语法填空
In order to know a foreign language thoroughly, four things are necessary. Firstly, we must understand the language when we hear ___1.__ spoken. Secondly, we must be able to speak it correctly with confidence and without hesitation. __2.___, we must be able to read the language, and fourthly, we must be able to write it. We must be able to make sentences that are grammatically correct.
There is no easy to succeed ____3.____ learning a language. ___4._____ good memory is of great help, but it is not enough only __5.___(memorize) rules from a grammar book. It is not much use learning by heart long list of ____6.____(word) and their meaning, studying the dictionary and so on. We must learn by using the language. If we are ___7.____(satisfy) with only a few rules we have memorized, we are not really learning the language“Learning through use”is a good piece of _8.___(advise) for those ___9.___ are studying a new language. Practice is important. We must practice speaking and ____10.___(write) the language whenever we can.
完形填空,阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项。
As a young reporter, Sparky asked Lu Haoting, a business reporter from China Daily, for help on interviewing.He found that interviewing people is not as ______ as just asking questions.To his _____ , journalists also need to do a lot of homework _____ an interview.Lu shared her _______ of a recent interview with the president of Boeing China, David Wang, with Sparky.
There are two ______ of interviews, inclusive (群访) and exclusive (专访).The inclusive interview is ______ in the form of a press conference.In a(n) ________interview, only you and the interviewee talk ________ .You need to ______ all your questions for both types of interviews ____ _____ .
" _________ you don’t prepare, you will ask some silly questions and _________ your time," Lu said.
"I wanted to know Boeing’s new strategy in the Chinese market._______ I checked out over 20 reports from different newspapers about Boeing and its rival, Airbus," Lu said.She also found useful _________ about the two companies on their websites.
On many occasions, interviewees ____ _____ journalists to provide a question list in advance of an interview.In order to __________ a proper objective story Lu also interviewed some __________ to get their comments on Boeing’s performance in China.
__________ her interview with David Wang only lasted about half an hour, her __________ helped her to ask many good questions about Boeing’s development in China.
"After a successful interview, you always find all that homework was really _________ it," Lu told Sparky
1.A. interesting B. simple C. general D. interactive
2.A. excitement B. disappointment C. surprise D. delight
3.A. before B. after C. at D. in
4.A. idea B. opinion C. knowledge D. experience
5.A. stages B. kinds C. steps D. ways
6.A. almost B. nearly C. mainly D. hardly
7.A. inclusive B. exclusive C. formal D. informal
8.A. side by side B. in secret C. at work D. face to face
9.A. prepare B. think C. find D. ask
10.A. in case B. in memory C. in advance D. in mind
11.A. Though B. As C. Since D. If
12.A. waste B. take C. cost D. lose
13.A. But B. So C. Then D. Now
14.A. comments B. information C. news D. reports
15.A. insist B. allow C. require D. agree
16.A. read B. produce C. edit D. form
17.A. experts B. friends C. businessmen D. others
18.A. Then B. Although C. When D. Until
19.A. homework B. friends C. attitude D. search
20.A. value B. worthwhile C. worth D. worthy
根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Do’s and Don’ts of Donating
Giving away your unused or unwanted stuff if a great way to make space in your home for the items that you do enjoy on a regular basis. __1._ Here are 10 do’s and don’ts of donating your belongings.
Do Prepare Your Clothes.
You’re thoroughly cleaned out your closet and drawers, and have a mountain of clothing waiting to be donated. Before you bag up these pieces, inspect(检查) each one to ensure that they’re in good condition. Make sure all buttons are accounted for, and that you can’t see any stains(污点). ___2.__.
Don’t Donate Damaged Items.
The number one rule of donating your stuff is to make sure that it’s in good condition. Don’t pass along clothes or furniture with rips(裂口) or stains, chipped dishes, books that are missing pages, or toys with lost pieces. __3.__ Find a local company that will recycle these items instead.
Do Donate More than Just Clothes.
_4.__ Stuffed animals, framed pictures, unused candles, small power tools, sports equipment, ornaments, baskets, blender, dishes, glassware, utensils, silverware, pots and pan, curtains, blankets, toasters, mixers, pillows, towels, bed sheets, bikes, and exercise equipment are much sought after donations.
_5._
With a little common sense it’s easy to figure out items that are ideal for donations. But unfortunately some people will throw away the contents of their home without a second thought. As a gentle reminder, it’s never a good idea to donate car parts, flammable products, construction materials, weapons, or explosives.
A. Nobody wants to inherit (接手) your damaged belongings.
B. Food donations are always in need.
C. Don’t Even Think of Donating These Items.
D. Not sure where to start?
E. Don’t Donate Large Appliances(器材).
F. Clothes aren’t the only household items that can be donated.
G. Wash the items to make them fresh and ready for their new owner.
Five years ago, David Smith wore an expensive suit to work every day. “I was a clothes addict,” he jokes. “I used to carry a fresh suit to work with me so I could change if my clothes got wrinkled.” Today David wears casual clothes-khaki pants and sports shirt to the office. He hardly ever wears a necktie. “I’m working harder than ever,” David says, “and I need to feel comfortable.”
More and more companies are allowing their office workers to wear casual clothes to work in the United States. The change from formal to casual office wear has been gradual. In the early 1990s, many companies allowed their employees to wear casual clothes on Friday(but only on Friday). This became known as “dress-down Friday” or “casual Friday”. “What started out as an extra one-day-a-week benefit for employees has really become an everyday thing.” said business consultant Maisly Jones.
Why have so many companies started allowing their employees to wear casual clothes? One reason is that it’s easier for a company to attract new employees if it has a casual dress code. “A lot of young people don’t want to dress up for work,” says the owner of a software company, “so it’s hard to hire people if you have a conservative dress code.” Another reason is that people seem happier and more productive when they are wearing comfortable clothes. In a study conducted by Levi Strauss and Company, 85 percent of employers said that they believe that casual dress improves employee morale(士气). Only 4 percent of employers said that casual dress has a negative impact on productivity. Supporters of casual office wear also argue that a casual dress code helps them save money. “Suits are expensive, if you have to wear one every day,” one person said. “For the same amount of money, you can buy a lot more casual clothes.”
1.David Smith refers to himself as having been “a clothes addict,” because _______.
A. he often wore khaki pants and a sports shirt
B. he couldn’t stand a clean appearance
C. he wanted his clothes to look neat all the time
D. he didn’t want to spend much money on clothes
2.David Smith wears casual clothes now, because _______.
A. they make him feel at ease when working
B. he cannot afford to buy expensive clothes
C. he looks handsome in casual clothes
D. he no longer works for any company
3.According to this passage, which of the following statements is false?
A. Many employees don’t like a conservative dress code.
B. Comfortable clothes make employees more productive.
C. A casual clothes code is welcomed by young employees.
D. All the employers in the U. S. are for casual office wear.
4.In this passage, the following advantages of casual office wear are mentioned in the passage except _______.
A. saving employees’ money
B. making employees more attractive
C. improving employees’ motivation
D. making employees happier
Wanted, Someone for a Kiss
We're looking for producers to join us on the sound of London Kiss 100 FM. You'll work on the station's music programs. Music production experience in radio is necessary, along with rich knowledge of modern dance music. Please apply in writing to Producer Vacancies, Kiss 100.
Father Christmas
We're looking for a very special person, preferably over 40, to fill our Father Christmas suit.
Working days: Every Saturday from November 24 to December 15 and every day from December 17 to December 24 except Sundays, 10∶30-16∶00.
Excellent pay.
Please contact (联系) the Enterprise Shopping Centre, Station Parade, Eastbourne.
Accountants Assistant
When you join the team in our Revenue Administration Unit, you will be providing assistance within all parts of the Revenue Division, dealing with post and other general duties. If you are educated to GCSE grade C level we would like to talk to you. This position is equally suitable for a school leaver or for somebody who has office experience.
Wealden District Council
Software Trainer
If you are aged 2445 and have experience in teaching and training, you could be the person we are looking for. You should be good at the computer and have some experience in program writing. You will be allowed to make your own decisions, and to design courses as well as present them. Pay upwards of £15,000 for the right person. Please apply by sending your CV (简历) to Mrs R. Oglivie, Palmlace Limited.
1.Who should you get in touch with if you hope to work in a radio station?
A.Producer Vacancies, Kiss 100.
B.Mrs Oglivie, Palmlace Limited.
C.The Enterprise Shopping Centre.
D.Wealden District Council.
2.We learn from the ads that the Enterprise Shopping Centre needs a person who________.
A.is aged between 24 and 40
B.may do some training work
C.should deal with general duties
D.can work for about a month
3.Which position is open to recent school graduates?
A.Producer, London Kiss.
B.Father Christmas.
C.Accountants Assistant.
D.Software Trainer.
4.What kind of person would probably apply to Palmlace Limited?
A.One with GCSE grade C level.
B.One with some office experience.
C.One having good computer knowledge.
D.One trained in producing music programs.
Wheels are everywhere around you and me, yet no one knows exactly when the first wheel was invented or what it was used for. We do know, however, that they existed over 5,500 years ago in ancient Asia.
The oldest known transport wheel was discovered in 2002 in Slovenia. It is over 5,100 years old. Evidence suggests that wheels for transport didn’t become popular for a while, though. This could be because animals did a perfectly good job of carrying farming tools and humans around.
But it could also be because of a difficult situation. While wheels need to roll on smooth surfaces, roads with smooth surfaces weren't going to be constructed until there was plenty of demand for them. Eventually, road surfaces did become smoother, but this difficult situation appeared again a few centuries later. There had been no important changes in wheel and vehicle design before the arrival of modern road design.
In the mid-1700s,a Frenchman came up with a new design of road--a base layer (层)of large stones covered with a thin layer of smaller stones. A Scotsman improved on this design in the 1820s and a strong, lasting road surface became a reality. At around the same time, metal hubs(the central part of a wheel)came into being, followed by the pneumatic tire (充气轮胎) in 1846. Alloy wheels were invented in 1967, sixty years after the appearance of tarmacked roads(柏油路). As wheel design took off, vehicles go faster and faster.
1.What might be the reason why transport wheels wasn’t that popular for some time?
A. Few knew how to use transport wheels.
B. Humans carried farming tools just as well.
C. Such animals as horses and bulls were still a good means of transport.
D. The existence of transport wheels was not known.
2.How is the last paragraph mainly developed?
A. By giving examples.
B. By following time order
C. By making comparisons.
D. By making classifications.
3.What is the passage mainly about?
A. The beginning of road design.
B. The history of public transport.
C. The developmentt of transport wheels.
D. The invention of fast-moving vehicles.