I have had just about enough of being treated like a second-class citizen, simply because I happened to be that put-upon member of society ― a customer. The more I go into shops and hotels, banks and post offices, railway stations, airports and the like, the more I’m convinced that things are being run just to suit the firm, the system, or the union. There seems to be a new motto for the so-called “service” organization ― Staff Before Service. How often, for example, have you queued for what seems like hours at the Post Office or the supermarket because there aren’t enough staff on duty at all the service counters? Surely in these days of high unemployment it must be possible to increase counter staff. Yet supermarkets, hinting darkly at higher prices, claim that bringing all their cash registers into operation at any time would increase expenses. And the Post Office says we cannot expect all their service counters to be occupied “at times when demand is low”.

It’s the same with hotels. Because waiters and kitchen staff must finish when it suits them, dining rooms close earlier or menu choice is lowered. As for us guests (and how the meaning of that word has been cut away little by little.), we just have to put up with it. There’s also the nonsense of so many friendly hotel night porters having been gradually withdrawn from service in the interests of “efficiency” (i.e. profits) and replaced by coin-eating machines which supply everything from beer to medicine, not to mention the creeping（慢慢加剧的） threat of the tea-making set in your room: a kettle with teabags, milk bags and sugar. Who wants to wake up to a raw teabag? I don’t, especially when I am paying for “service”.

Our only hope is to repeat our anger whenever and wherever we can and, if all else fails, restore that other, older saying ― Take Our Custom（买卖） Elsewhere.

1.The author feels that nowadays customers are _____.

A.not provided with proper service

B.considered to be lower members of society

C.not worthy of special treatment

D.regarded as privileged

2.In the author’s opinion, the quality of service is changing because _____.

A.more consideration is given to the staff than customers

B.customers are becoming more demanding

C.customers are unwilling to be satisfied with

D.the staff are less considerate than employers

3.According to the author, long queues at counters are caused by _____.

A.deliberate（故意的）understaffing

B.lack of cooperation among staff

C.the reducing supply of good staff

D.inefficient staff

4.The  disappearance  of  old-style  hotel  porters  can  be  attributed  to  the  fact  that _____.

A.the personal touch is less appreciated nowadays

B.few people are willing to do this type of work

C.machines are more reliable than human beings

D.self-service provides a cheaper alternative

5.The author’s final solution to the problem discussed in the passage is _____.

A.to put up with whatever service is provided

B.to fully use all kinds of coin-eating machines

C.to make strong complaints wherever necessary

D.to go where good service is available

    As I jogged over the bridge and round the corner on my regular early morning run, he was standing opposite the jeweler’s, looking extremely suspicious. But the moment he saw me, instead of trying to avoid me, he came straight across the road as I drew level with the jeweler’s. Halfway across he began addressing me: “I thought you were going to…” — but his voice trailed away as he received no reply and no sign of recognition from me. It was quite obvious that he had mistaken me for someone else. But he started up again as if nothing had happened．“Good morning, ” he said．“Nice to bump into someone so early. Someone to talk to. I’ve taken to talking to myself on this job.”

I hate meeting people when I’m out early, and I was almost out of breath, so I just paused in my stride, nodded in a friendly manner, and went on up the road. The stranger had spoken quietly, and quite slowly. And I had noticed that he was well dressed, too. But if he looked suspicious dressed like that at that time of the morning, what about me? I was in a track suit, with an old sweater round my shoulders and a cap on my head．As to his odd remark about “talking to himself on this job”, I hadn’t paid any attention to it, although now it began to worry me. Was he perhaps a plain clothes policeman? At the time I somehow felt he was.

I had just turned the corner into the High Street when I heard the sound of breaking glass somewhere behind me, and I thought the sound came from the street I had just left. I stopped dead and almost without thinking looked back around the corner. The stranger was not there, but almost immediately an alarm bell in the jeweler’s began ringing furiously.

I found out later that a burglar had broken into the jeweler’s shop and stolen watches and rings worth about  ￡5,000. The police are still looking into the matter, but I’m afraid to go and tell them what I know now because they might even suspect me of committing the crime, and it might be difficult for me to prove my innocence. After all, I haven’t offered my assistance as a witness, and the only other person around that morning was the “stranger” who had spoken to me.

1.From the passage we can infer that the author _____.

A.always goes past the jeweler’s

B.didn’t like talking to the strangers

C.meets a few people every morning

D.saw a plain clothes policeman that morning

2.Why did the stranger talk to the author?

A.Because the stranger took the author as someone else.

B.Because the stranger loved talking to people.

C.Because the stranger recognized the writer.

D.Because the stranger took a job of talking to himself.

3.Why did the stranger seem suspicious?

A.He was about to go into the jeweler’s.

B.He was far too friendly.

C.He was dressed too well for that time.

D.He talked to himself a lot.

4.If the writer had been on the spot, _____.

A.he might have been badly injured

B.he would have seen what happened

C.he wouldn’t have heard the alarm bell

D.the stranger wouldn’t have broken the window

5.What idea does the author convey in the last paragraph?

A.he thinks the stranger is innocent

B.the burglar didn’t steal very much

C.he might commit the crime to the police

D.he hesitates whether to report to the police about what he knew

Fitness Center Timetable

Body Power: This class uses weights and aerobic movements (a form of very active physical exercise) to increase strength while burning fat. It is suitable for all levels for fitness.

Aerobics: This is a low to middle level of difficulty aerobic class. It is good for beginner to average levels of fitness.

Beginner Aerobics: This class has a low level of difficulty and simple aerobic movements. It is mainly for people who have not exercised before or who are just returning after a long break or injury.

Body Stretch (hold your arms or legs out straight and tighten your muscles): This is a relaxation class which stretches all the muscle groups. It is suitable for all levels of fitness. People who exercise regularly or have a stressful lifestyle would also greatly improve their health in this class.

Body Burn: This is a high level of difficulty aerobic class that mainly aims at fat burning. It is only for those people with a very high level of fitness.

1.On Wednesday the fitness class at 6: 30 p. m. is______ .

A.Aerobics B.Body Power

C.Body Burn D.Beginner Aerobics

2.The two classes that are suitable for all levels of fitness are______ .

A.Aerobics and Body Power B.Body Burn and Aerobics

C.Body Power and Body Stretch D.Body Stretch and Beginner Aerobics

3.Lena wants to go to the City Gym on Friday. She has not exercised for a long time. The best time for her to go would be______ .

A.3:00 p.m. B.5:30 p.m.

C.7:15 a. m. D.12:30 p.m.

4.The main goal of the Body Burn is to______ .

A.reduce fat B.reduce stress

C.increase strength D.increase muscle size

    With his leg lame and his teeth uneven, the boy thought of himself as the most unfortunate child in the world. He____played with his classmates, and when asked to answer questions, he always ___his head without a word.

One spring, his father brought home some saplings (树苗). ___of his children would plant a sapling and he promised, “Whoever____his sapling best shall get a gift.” The boy certainly wanted to get the gift.____seeing his brothers and sisters watering the trees, he____an idea: he hoped the tree he planted would die soon. So watering it once or twice, he never___ it.

Several days later, he was ___to find it not only didn’t die, but also grew so many fresh____. Compared with those of his brothers’ and sisters’, his appeared greener. His father kept his __ , bought the boy a gift and said he would become an outstanding ___after growing up.

From then on, the boy slowly became____and confident. One evening, he suddenly ___his biology teacher once said that plants ___grow at night. Why not go to see the tree?

When he came to the courtyard, he found his father working near the tree! Immediately he____: Father had been secretly____his tree! He returned to his room, tears in his eyes.

Decades passed. The boy didn’t become a botanist. ___, he became the U.S. __. His name was Franklin Roosevelt.

__ is the best nourishment (滋养品) of life.___ it is just a bucket of water, it can make the tree of life grow well!

1.A.seldom B.ever C.still D.often

2.A.held B.lowered C.raised D.covered

3.A.Both B.None C.Each D.One

4.A.likes B.grows C.protects D.watches

5.A.And B.But C.Or D.So

6.A.came up with B.got rid of C.put forward D.cared for

7.A.contributed to B.turned to C.got used to D.attended to

8.A.disappointed B.frightened C.surprised D.amused

9.A.roots B.seeds C.branches D.leaves

10.A.balance B.word C.agreement D.opinion

11.A.botanist B.gardener C.president D.teacher

12.A.satisfied B.optimistic C.independent D.upset

13.A.believed B.remembered C.repeated D.knew

14.A.probably B.hardly C.recently D.generally

15.A.understood B.doubted C.wondered D.admitted

16.A.cutting B.watering C.decorating D.fertilizing

17.A.Therefore B.Besides C.Instead D.Moreover

18.A.president B.doctor C.lawyer D.teacher

19.A.Water B.Love C.Disability D.Father

20.A.So long as B.If only C.Even though D.Now that

—Tony _______ what I did annoying though he didn’t say anything.

—So you think you will have to make an apology?

A. could find B. should have found

C. might find D. must have found

Billy Crystal will host the Academy Awards again this year, and his performances always _____ the expectations of most audience.

A.sign up for B.drop out of C.give in to D.live up to

They were initially looking forward to having an overseas wedding but had to drop the idea after facing _____ from parents.

A.recognition B.toleration C.opposition D.presentation

― Mr. Johnson, I’m really sorry _____ you waiting for a long time.

— I know you are very busy at the moment.

A.to have kept B.to be keeping C.to keep D.to have been kept

When first coming to the city, my parents often had a chat with neighbors, just as they _____ in the countryside.

A.will do B.had done C.have done D.were doing

Five workers ____ the mine disaster. After the injured ___ to the hospital, doctors and nurses immediately got down to saving their lives.

A.was survived; rushed

B.survived from; were rushed

C.survived; was rushed

D.survived; were rushed

The science competition is a good opportunity to show students _____ creativity can add new value to their school life.

A.where B.whether C.how D.when

The exchange student from Kenya often shares with us the news of his country and ____of his neighbouring countries.

A. those B. that C. it D. the one

_____ his conclusion on the evidence he collected on the spot, he proved that the murderer was guilty.

A.Based B.Basing C.To base D.Being based

More and more people prefer to live in the countryside, _______ appeal for them lies in the quiet and slow-paced life.

A.who B.Which

C.whose D.what

In many countries in the world, breakfast is a snack _____ a meal, but the traditional English breakfast is a full meal.

A.less than B.better than C.other than D.rather than

― Only those who have a lot in common can get along well.

—_____. Opposites sometimes do attract.

A.I hope not B.I think so

C.I couldn’t agree more D.I beg to differ

A Chinese proverb has it that a tower is built when soil on earth ____, and a river is formed when streams come together.

A.accumulates B.accelerates C.accommodates D.associates

－What about inviting Tracy to host the party?

－Good idea! She is very quick in mind. Oh, _______, here she comes.

A. don’t pull my leg B. a little bird told me

C. speak of the devil D. it’s a piece of cake

The foreigners here are greatly impressed by the fact that _______ people from all walks of life are working hard for ________ new Tianjin.

A./; a B./; the

C.a; a D.the; the

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1. 到达时间；

2. 合适的礼物；

3. 餐桌礼仪。

注意：

1. 词数100左右；

2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

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Dear Charlie,

I’m writing to ask you the favor. To help us students have a better understand of American culture, the Student Union is now organized an American Culture Festival. We’re now bad in need of several American popular magazine that can reflect modern American life. So, could you please help buy some or send them to us? We will cover all the related to costs. Also, we would appreciate if you could see to it that the contents of the magazines were suitable for Chinese middle school students.

Thanks a lot! Please replying at your earliest convenience!

Yours,

Li Hua

阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容或括号内单词的正确形式（不超过三个单词）。

Color blindness is very common. It affects 1. (rough) 1 in 12 men and 1 in 200 women in the world. People 2. blindness can’t see colors in a normal way.

There are 3. (variety) causes of color blindness. For the majority of color-blind people, color blindness is genetic, although some people become color-blind as a result of other diseases, such as diabetes(糖尿病), or they have 4. condition over time due to the aging process, etc.

Most color-blind people can see 5. (thing) as clearly as other people, but they are unable to fully "'see" red, green or blue light. There are different types of color blindness but there are extremely rare cases 6. people are unable to see any color at all. The most common color blindness is red/ green color blindness. Although 7. (know) as red/green color blindness, it doesn’t mean 8. (suffer) will only mix up red and green. It means they mix up all colors that have some red or green as part of the whole color.

The effects of color blindness can 9. (classify) into mild，moderate(中等的) or severe. About 40% of color-blind people are even unaware that they’re color-blind. Statistically speaking, most people 10. (have) a moderate form of red/ green color blindness can only identify 5 colored pencils from a standard box of 24 pencil crayons.

    The first day at school has left a deep_______ on me. I’ll never forget it.

As soon as I rushed into the classroom, the bell _______. A young beautiful woman came in, but she was _______, no smile on her face. “You are not permitted to _______ me in the course of class unless…”She was speaking when I heard a _______ “Lily, Lily” from outside the door. My grandmother was standing there with a pair of socks in her hand. I didn’t realize I was bare feet _______ then. I wanted to _______ them. But I dared not do that. I shook my hand, _______ “Don’t wait here any longer. Leave quickly.” As I did so, I still _______ my eyes on my teacher. I really didn’t want her to take ________ of me, but she did. She went out to get the socks. When she gave them to me, she looked at me for a while. My face suddenly turned ________ and my heart beat faster. I began to put the socks on. Unfortunately I was so nervous that my ________ hands couldn’t get them ________ my feet easily. Just then I heard my name called. I ________ from my seat quickly. “Can you count the numbers from one to one hundred?” the teacher asked. I nodded. ________ her surprise, I did very ________. Finally she said, “Be seated, please. Study hard.” I looked ________ her to find a smile on her face. I felt ________ at last.

The first day at school has stayed in my ________ as something ________ but sweet.

1.A.memory B.imagination C.impression D.feeling

2.A.struck B.rang C.beat D.rung

3.A.serious B.humorous C.gentle D.modern

4.A.trouble B.question C.interrupt D.excuse

5.A.sound B.voice C.noise D.word

6.A.before B.after C.just D.until

7.A.wear B.throw C.accept D.get

8.A.saying B.meaning C.crying D.shouting

9.A.fixed B.laid C.opened D.shut

10.A.care B.attention C.notice D.interest

11.A.pale B.white C.black D.red

12.A.shaking B.dirty C.small D.own

13.A.into B.onto C.over D.through

14.A.stood B.raised C.rose D.jumped

15.A.With B.For C.Great to D.Much to

16.A.good B.well C.bad D.badly

17.A.around B.over C.up at D.through

18.A.relaxed B.surprised C.disappointed D.puzzled

19.A.body B.classroom C.brain D.memory

20.A.strange B.amazing C.embarrassing D.forever

    House fires cause many deaths each year.1.. So, it's important to teach them that fire is a tool, not a toy. Kids must understand that they'd better not play with fire. You should keep matches and lighters out of their reach.

A smoke alarm greatly reduces your chances of being hurt in a fire, especially when you are in your dream. 2..  Also, you ought to have two plans for getting out of your house if there is a fire and practice these plans in the dark with your family.

A smoke alarm warns you of the danger. When you hear it, take action immediately. When you come to a closed door, check it with the back of your hand. If it feels hot, there may be smoke or fire behind the door, so take care.  3.  , call the fire department from a neighbor's house. If a family member or a pet is caught inside, you shouldn't go back in. Firemen know how to perform rescues safely.

4. . Change the batteries at least once a year. You should use the test button each month to see if the alarm and batteries are still working. A smoke alarm lasts about ten years. You ought to change it even if it seems to be working. Every year the fire and rescue service is called to over 600,000 fires, which result in over 800 deaths and over 17,000 injuries. 5. .

A. Once you are out of your house

B. Make sure of working hours of fire fighters

C. A large number of these fires are set by kids

D. Although your friends know how to put out fire

E. So you should have a smoke alarm outside your bedroom

F. But remember, the alarm can work only if it has enough power

G. Actually most of them can be avoided with working smoke alarms

    People have been wondering why elephants do not develop cancer even though they have lifespans (寿命) that are similar to humans, jiving for around 50 to 70 years.

Now scientists believe they know why. A team at the University of Chicago, US has found that elephants carry a large number of genes that stop tumors (肿瘤) developing. To be precise, they found 20 copies of an anti-tumor gene called TP53 in elephants. Most other species, including humans, only carry one copy.

According to the research, the extra copies of the gene improved the animal’s sensitivity to DNA damage, which lets the cells quickly kill themselves when damaged before they can go on to form deadly tumors.

“An increased risk of developing cancer has stood in the way of the evolution of large body sizes in many animals,” the study author Dr Vincent Lynch told The Guardian. If every living cell has the same chance of becoming cancerous (癌变的), large creatures with a long lifespan like whales and elephants should have a greater risk of developing cancer than humans and mice. But across species, the risk of cancer does not show a connection with body mass.

This phenomenon was found by Oxford University scientist Richard Peto in the 1970s and later named “Peto’s paradox (悖论)”. Biologists believe it results from larger animals using protection that many smaller animals do not. In the elephant’s case, the making of TP53 is nature’s way of keeping this species alive.

The study also found that when the same genes were brought to life in mice, they had the same cancer resistance as elephants. This means researchers could use the discovery to develop new treatments that can help stop cancers spreading or even developing in the first place.

“Nature has already figured out how to prevent cancer,” said Joshua Schiffman, a biologist at the School of Medicine, University of Utah, US. “It’s up to us to learn how different animals deal with the problem so that we can use those strategies to prevent cancer in people.”

1.Why are elephants unlikely to develop cancer?

A.They have a rather large body size.

B.Their genes suffer no DNA damage.

C.Certain genes in their body kill existing tumors.

D.They carry many genes to prevent tumors developing.

2.According to the passage, what has been a risk in the evolution of large animals?

A.Deadly tumors. B.The huge body mass.

C.Cells killing themselves. D.Sensitivity to DNA damage.

3.What does the underlined part “This phenomenon” in Paragraph 5 probably refer to?

A.Larger animals have protection from TP53.

B.The risk of cancer is not related to body size.

C.Larger animals suffer the same risk of cancer as smaller ones.

D.The larger animals are, the bigger risk of cancer they will have.

4.What can be concluded from the passage?

A.Depending on nature is surely enough to fight against cancer.

B.The TP53 genes have proved useful in stopping cancer in people.

C.Humans are expected to prevent cancer with the making of TP53.

D.The extra copies of elephants, genes are used to cure cancer patients.

    The stories we share with one another are important. They show wisdom and provide inspiration. They are important to our development. But sometimes people choose not to tell.

Consider the negative effects of not sharing a story in the news: People are wondering if public health officials are holding back too much information about the recent outbreak of Ebola.

There is a danger in holding back stories that ought to be told. Bobette Buster said it like this, “The fact is, history has shown us that stories not told can become like a dangerous genie (妖怪) left in a bottle. When they are finally uncorked, their power to destroy is set free.”

There are a number of reasons why we hide parts of our story: they often show our weaknesses or expose our disadvantages; they require courage and strength to share; and of course, there are some stories that should be kept secret—especially those that embarrass someone else.

Most of us have two selves: the one we display on the outside and the one we actually are on the inside. And the better we get at hiding the stories that show our true selves, the more damage we may be causing to ourselves and to others.

Honesty and openness is important: it proves we are trustworthy. It displays we are human. We are not perfect or better. It highlights the importance of hard work and personal development. Hard work may not allow us to overcome our disadvantages completely. But with hard work, we do not have to be restricted to our mistakes.

Does this mean we admit every weakness, every disadvantage, and every secret regret to everybody we meet? No, of course not. There is a time and a place and a certain level of relationship necessary for some stories to be told in an appropriate manner.

1.What’s the function of the example in Paragraph 2?

A.It reflects that people are concerning about the spread of Ebola.

B.It shows the bad effect caused by sharing a story.

C.It proves not sharing a story can cause trouble.

D.It concludes that one should share a story at a proper time.

2.Which is close in meaning to the underlined word “uncorked” in Paragraph 3?

A.freed B.broken

C.unfolded D.untouched

3.One of the reasons why people are unwilling to share experiences is that _______.

A.story-sharing highlights the importance of hard work

B.people are used to exposing their weaknesses

C.people sometimes have no courage to share their stories

D.some stories make themselves feel sad

4.The writer aims to convince us to _______.

A.be open to people close to you by sharing some secrets

B.share stories appropriately for the good of others and ourselves

C.remove the dangers that can be caused by untold stories

D.realize the importance of being honest when making friends

    My love for libraries blossomed when I joined the public library. From the age of 8 I was allowed to walk from my home to the downtown library, housed above the police station. Once the librarian gave me my first membership card, I could enjoy a range of books, which started with Little House in the Big Woods. I was addicted instantly, and this love of libraries and reading would change my life, allowing me to one day create a safe space for high-school kids, too.

By the time I was in high school, I could read the authors that we were studying in class, including Charles Dickens, Mark Twain and Emily Bronte. During the summer months, I got caught up in Gone with the Wind.

When I studied English literature at university, I thought it was time to build my own library. For the next 40 years, I continued to collect books. Until one day, I realized that all my books had become a part of the house, like wallpaper.

Toward the end of my teaching career, I became a teacher-librarian at my old high school, where I had first learned English literature. This position enabled me to regain my love and appreciation for libraries. I had a generous budget for my classes, so I searched for novels that would interest my teenage audience and hopefully spark a love of books. Fantasy, science-fiction, graphic novels -I bought almost any type of books that my students wanted to read. I bought sofas and comfortable chairs, turning the library into a safe public space, for everyone.

In doing so, I realized that the library isn’t just a place to do research. They are, in fact, places that offer an opportunity to connect with the past, present and future. All that is required is a tiny bit of curiosity. Libraries are places that should be full of life. They help us adjust to the world, and their doors must be kept open to everyone for free!

1.What inspired the author to set up a library for students?

A.Some well-known classics.

B.His early experience of reading.

C.The suggestion of a librarian.

D.The book: Little House in the Big Woods.

2.When did the author begin to build his own library?

A.In primary school. B.In high school.

C.During university years. D.After leaving college.

3.What does the author intend to tell us in paragraph 4?

A.What his career was like.

B.Where he stored his books.

C.Why school kids loved reading.

D.How he improved the school library.

4.Which of the following is the best title for the text?

A.A private library B.Read with curiosity

C.A librarian’s life D.More than just books

Two European Summer Must “Seas”

When you think of summer, the beach, clear water, sunny skies, and relaxing days are a few things that come to mind, and two of the best places to experience these summer feels are two gorgeous European bodies of water: the Mediterranean Sea and the Adriatic Sea!  These two incredible Seas hold some of my favorite travel memories, and I would revisit each one in a heartbeat!

The Mediterranean Sea

The Mediterranean Sea can be accessed from various European countries as well as a few North African countries.  And while many think of visiting Ibiza, Malta, or the Greek islands to experience the Mediterranean, my Mediterranean beach days came while visiting the seaside city of Marseille in the South of France! Marseille was a lovely city with easy access to the Sea, also with pretty sandy beaches. The gorgeous crystal clear blue water made it unlike any beach day in America!  Not only were the beaches amazing, but the city of Marseille was adorable and filled with numerous cute shops and seaside restaurants.  And the Mediterranean­style food was delicious!

The Adriatic Sea

The Adriatic Sea is equally as stunning and surely worth a visit! The Croatian coast has numerous beach clubs, some private and some public, that tourists are able to visit and you can experience the beauty of the Adriatic Sea there! Zrce Novalja, a Croatian seaside town I visited, was impressively featured by the rather rocky beach in place of sand.  The rocks were small and smooth, making swimming in the sea and wading in the water just as easy as sandy beaches!  Plus, the locals in Croatia are also extremely friendly, making the experience even more memorable.

1.The writer's trip to the two seas was full of ________.

A.unbearable hardships B.various adventures

C.wonderful experiences D.funny events

2.From which place did the writer get to the Mediterranean Sea?

A.Ibiza. B.Malta.

C.The Greek islands. D.Marseille.

3.What makes Zrce Novalja so special?

A.Its beach clubs. B.Its beautiful sea.

C.Its rocky beach. D.Its friendly locals.

    Almost everyone around us uses a phone. Phones provide a simple and efficient way to conduct work or _______ with social arrangements from day to day. Several times in the course of a work day, you may be _______ by your workmates, students or friends by means of phone. If you want a/an _______ with your department head, you will _______ call him and arrange a time with him. If you are unable to _______ your appointment, or if you find you have to be _______ for it, you will phone and change the _______. In this way, no one _______ time waiting for someone who is not coming. If you want to buy something, you will “let your _______ do the walking”. That is, you call ahead to make sure the store has what you ________. If it is an expensive item, you might call several stores to ________ prices so that you can buy the cheapest one. If you want to __________ a train or plane, after finding out the prices, you can call to __________ the ticket; if you want to shop for clothes after work, you might call to ask how __________ the store is open before you travel all the way there.

Phones are easily __________. In streets, you can see public phones in which you feed coins to make a call. Phones have __________ answering services; if you are not at home or in the office, or don’t wish to be __________, you switch on a machine, which will answer the call for you. A pre-recorded message will say to the __________, “I’m sorry, I’m not available at the moment. Please leave your name and number and I will call you __________ as soon as possible.” It’s more efficient to __________ one’s name and number than to waste their time calling again and again.

1.A.deal B.communicate C.share D.talk

2.A.suggested B.reminded C.connected D.ignored

3.A.prize B.promise C.deal D.appointment

4.A.never B.usually C.seldom D.frequently

5.A.keep B.make C.break D.take

6.A.intended B.prepared C.late D.ready

7.A.mind B.place C.plan D.idea

8.A.arranges B.takes C.kills D.wastes

9.A.feet B.finger C.head D.legs

10.A.need B.hate C.have D.think

11.A.pay B.cut C.raise D.compare

12.A.make B.take C.miss D.get

13.A.choose B.offer C.book D.ask

14.A.late B.fast C.soon D.early

15.A.suitable B.usable C.enjoyable D.available

16.A.proper B.automatic C.artificial D.free

17.A.noticed B.upset C.disturbed D.worried

18.A.seller B.visitor C.speaker D.caller

19.A.on B.back C.up D.at

20.A.leave B.sign C.remember D.write

假定你是李华, 在疫情期间，你所在社区招募英语自愿者，向外籍人士宣传疫情防控。请你写信应聘，内容包括：

1. 写信目的；

2. 个人优势；

3. 表达期待。

注意：1. 词数100左右；

2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

3. 参考词汇：疫情防控 epidemic prevention and control; 冠状肺炎 COVID-19

Dear Sir/ Madam,

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Yours,

Li Hua