Other businesses, such as insurance companies, are more concerned about acquiring a central position so that they are ______ to the urban population.

A. beneficial            B. suitable               C. independent       D. accessible

 Nowadays, some hot network languages are even          in some official media, such as CCTV and People’s Daily.

A. adapted                  B. adopted                  C. appointed                     D. aimed

请根据以下提示，结合你生活中的一个事例，用英语写一篇短文。

  Remember one thing: there is a bright day after every dark night. So no matter how hard your situation is，stick your chest out, keep your head up and deal with it.

— Tupac Amarn Shakur，an American rapper and actor.

注意：①无须写标题；

②除诗歌外，文体不限；

③内容必须结合你生活中的一个事例；

④文中不得透露个人姓名和学校名称;

        ⑤词数为120左右，如引用提示语则不计入总字数。

71. Had you taken your mother's advice when you started to arrange for your wedding, you ____________________________ all your money so soon. (run)

   要是开始筹办婚礼时你听了妈妈的建议，就不会那么快把钱都花光了。

72. Only if you ask many different questions ________________________________ all the information you need to know. (acquire)

你只有问许多不同的问题才会获得你需要知道的所有信息。

73. It is a pity that he failed the exam. If he ________________________his handwriting, he would have done it better. (concentrate)
很遗憾他考试失败了。如果他更加注意他的书写，他就会做得更好些。

74. ____________________________ to keep others waiting, if he is asked to do something.(typical)

如果要他去做事，他就一贯让别人等。

75. _____________________________ in Tagore’s poems is the verse saying “Let life be beautiful like summer flowers and death like autumn leaves.” (appeal)

泰戈尔诗中最吸引我的是诗句“生如夏花之绚烂，死如秋叶之静美”。

76. It is reported that by the end of this month the output of cement in the factory __________________________ by 10 percent. (go) 

  据报道，截止这个月月底这家工厂的水泥产量将会上升百分之十。

77. With __________________, the human being will be more worried about the future of the world.         

(consume)

随着越来越多的能源的消耗，人类将会更加担心世界的未来。

78. When first _______________________the market, the gold model iPhone 5S was widely accepted by the young. (introduce)

当第一次引入市场，“土豪金”就被年轻人广泛接受。

79. _________________________ that he missed the gold opportunity of getting promoted. (due)

   由于粗心大意,他错过了绝好的晋升机会。

80. Every time _________________________ a cigarette, remind yourself that you are a non-smoker. (feel)

每当你想要吸烟的时候， 你就提醒你自己，你已经是不抽烟的人了。

When Liz Elting, 44, one of the owners of TransPerfect, a translation company, started her business 18 years ago with Phil Shawe, both were attending New York University’s Stern School of business. They never realized just how many situations would require their services, “We have translated black box data after planes crashed,” says Elting. “Translating Hooked on Phonics into eight languages was especially challenging because we were doing sounds, not words!”

Elting had once worked for a translation company and she knew how important it was to get things right—like the instructions for medical devices. Ad companies, too, needed accurate translations that took cultural differences into account. She and Shawe were certain that if they delivered a quick, reliable service, they could build an international business that would stand out.

    They started their business in Shawe’s dormitory room. While Shawe finished his MBA, Elting employed some linguists(语言学家) and made hundreds of cold calls seeking clients（客户）. One of their first jobs was to translate an 800-page study research of a Russian gold mine in 30 days. Once the partners were out of survival mode, they hired people to help grow the company and told them to run their area as if it were their own business. “If they did well,” says Elting, “they owned that success.”

    Elting and Shawe paid themselves $9,000 a year each. Their ambition, however, at times threatened the company’s growth. several years ago, a client promised $15 million in business— more than double their earnings. They opened an office in Miami, but when the Internet suffered its burst, says Shawe, “the client pulled out. Today we get money up front; we share risk. Commonsense things.”

    TransPerfect’s 4,000 linguists cover more than 100 languages. Last year, the company had earnings of $225 million; the average annual growth rate is 30 percent. Elting and Shawe still work together. “Phil is good at developing systems and creative sales ideas,” says Elting. “I focus on operations and making sure that our clients are happy.”

    With more than 1,100 employees, and offices in 57 cities in 18 countries on four continents, they still focus on the details. They keep an exact list of client preferences: soda or soft drink, sofa or couch. Even now, at the top of the world’s largest privately held language company, Elting refuses to be complacent and would prefer a slightly different translation: “We want to be the world’s premier language company.”

67. From the first two paragraphs, we can infer that TransPerfect _______.

   A. prefers accuracy to speed                     

B. has a broader range of clients

   C. specializes in translating difficult documents

   D. thinks highly of clients’ special requirements

68. The underlined part in Paragraph 3 probably means Elting and Shawe ______.

   A. couldn’t solve the survival problem of their company

   B. needn’t worry about the survival of their company

   C. went out to seek new clients for their company’s survival

   D. didn’t know which survival mode was fit for their company

69. According to the passage, Elting and Shawe get along well in their business because they ______.

   A. trust each other in business               

B. share the same ambition and goal

   C. complement(补充) each other in business  

D. are both responsible for their common business

70. The underlined word “complacent” in the last paragraph means _______.

   A. proud                       B. stubborn           C. self-critical               D. self-satisfied

People do not analyze every problem they meet. Sometimes they try to remember a solution from the last time they had a similar problem. They often accept the opinions or ideas of other people. Other times they begin to act without thinking. They try to find a solution by trial and error. However, when all these methods fail, the person with a problem has to start analyzing. There are six stages in analyzing a problem.

First the person must recognize that there is a problem. For example, Sam’s bicycle is broken, and he cannot ride it to class as he usually does. Sam must see that there is a problem with his bicycle.

Next the thinker must define the problem. Before Sam can repair his bicycle, he must find out the reason why it does not work. For instance, he must determine if the problem is with the gears, the brakes, or the frame. He must make his problem more specific.

Now the person must look for information that will make the problem clearer and lead to possible solutions. For instance, suppose Sam decides that his bike does not work because there is something wrong with the gear wheels. At this time, he can look in his bicycle repair book and read about gears. He can talk to his friends at the bike shop. He can look at his gears carefully.

After studying the problem, the person should have several suggestions for a possible solution. Take Sam as an illustration. His suggestions might be: put oil on the gear wheels; buy new gear wheels and replace the old ones; tighten or loosen the gear wheels.

Eventually one suggestion seems to be the solution to the problem. Sometimes the final idea comes very suddenly because the thinker suddenly sees something new or sees something in a new way. Sam, for example, suddenly sees that there is a piece of chewing gum between the gear wheels. He immediately realizes the solution to his problem: he must clean the gear wheels.

Finally the solution is tested. Sam cleans the gear wheels and finds that afterwards his bicycle works perfectly. In short , he has solved the problem.

63. What is the best title for this passage?

   A. Six Stages for Repairing Sam’s Bicycle        B. Possible Ways to Problem-solving

   C. Necessities of Problem Analysis                         D. Suggestions for Analyzing a Problem

64. In analyzing a problem we should do all the following except                 .

   A. recognize and define the problem     

B. look for information to make the problem clearer

   C. have suggestions for a possible solution

   D. find a solution by trial or mistake

65. By referring to Sam’s broken bicycle, the author intends to _________.

   A. illustrate the ways to repair his bicycle

   B. discuss the problems of his bicycle

   C. tell us how to solve a problem            

   D. show us how to analyze a problem

66. Which of the following is NOT true?

   A. People do not analyze the problem they meet.

   B. People often accept the opinions or ideas of other people.

   C. People may learn from their past experience.

   D. People can not solve some problems they meet.

At one time, coyotes(a kind of wolf) were found only in the southwestern United States and in

Mexico. In the 1800s, these wild animals began to expand their living areas across North America. Today they live in all states except Hawaii. People have found them on golf courses and in parks. Coyotes have even entered backyards in suburban developments and parking lots of busy shopping malls. There are several reasons for coyotes’ ability to survive in both wide and urban areas.

Because coyotes are smart, they are able to adapt to new places as long as food and shelter are available. Their varied diet includes small mammals such as mice, squirrels, and raccoons. They also eat fruits, vegetables and insects. When food is not available in an area, they look for garbage to eat. In most areas, coyotes require only a hidden, protected place for shelter.

    Another reason coyotes have survived is that they have very keen senses of smell, hearing and sight. These senses allow them to easily find new sources of food and to recognize when an enemy is near. Since coyotes can run at a speed of over 40 miles per hour, they can easily escape danger.

    Finally, coyotes survive because they multiply rapidly. Litters are born in late winter or early spring and usually average from four to seven pups. Where food is plentiful, the litters may be eight or nine pups. Since a new litter is born each year, coyotes can triple(增至三倍) their numbers in a year.

    Humans often feel threatened from coyotes and their strange and frightening nighttime howls. Yet efforts to trap, poison, or relocate(迁徙) the wily animals are usually unsuccessful. Trapping is difficult, poisoning is dangerous to other living things, and relocating coyotes just moves the problem from one place to another. The best solution seems to be trying to coexist with them, which, however, requires some caution. Where coyotes wander, cats and small dogs should be kept indoors or in protected areas outdoors. Garbage should be put in containers, and food should not be left outside. With these efforts, it is possible for humans and coyotes to share the land.

59. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?

   A. Coyotes can be found around America.             B. Coyotes eat both meat and fruits.

   C. Coyotes have acute senses.                               D. Coyotes have a strong ability to survive.

60. What does the underlined word “ Litters” in Para.4 mean?

   A. Female coyotes which give birth to baby animals.

   B. Waste things that coyotes can eat.

   C. A group of baby animals born at the same time.

   D. Dead leaves and other plants in a forest.

61. What is the author’s attitude towards coyotes?

   A. Trapping them if possible.                          B. Poisoning them would be better.

   C. Living with them cautiously.                D. Moving them to another place.

62. The passage is most likely to be taken from _______.

   A. a folk tale          B. A science fiction     C. A government file       D. a nature magazine

Humans love animals and they especially love animals with humanlike personalities. For this

reason, many of the most popular films are either centered on animals or have animals as important characters. Even in a movie that has little or nothing to do with animals, a pet can add a certain emotional quality to a film’s plot. As expected, dogs and cats, the two most popular pets, make up the majority of animal characters in films. But many other less common pets have had starring roles also. Snakes, rats, pigs, rabbits, horses and many others have touched our lives through their extraordinary ability to personify humans in ways that humans just can’t do.

    Most movies that feature pets as central characters are family movies that give families a platform around which delicate subjects can be discussed. Often kids have an easier time understanding subjects like death and illness if they see it through the eyes of one of these personified animals.

    These days, computer animation and graphics allow an entirely new generation of pet movies to be made. Animals that before were never seen in a film but now appear on the big screen in life. Whether they are lions, elephants, polar bears or some other exotic animals, video stores now have hundreds of titles offering humanlike performances from any type of animal imaginable.

    Most animal movies have at least a little comedy. Even the saddest of classics such as Bambi or Charlotte’s Web contain plenty of humor to relieve the tension and make the movie bearable. These movies almost always carry with them themes of human experiences and a message of hope. Kids learn that though life carries on with pain and sorrow, we learn to live with those facts and enjoy life for its good times.

    Perhaps one of the best parts of pet movies is the way they help wipe away our stereotypes(固定看法) about certain types of pets. For example, the conflict between cats and dogs is often shown in a fun and non—violent way in the movies. If these lifelong enemies can find a way to live in harmony, then certainly we humans should have no trouble doing so. Perhaps it is the fact that animals have so much to teach us about ourselves that makes us love them so much in the movies.

55. What do we know about “delicate subjects” from Paragraph 2?

   A. They are all about death and illness.          B. They might involve serious topics.

   C. They focus on personified animals.            D. They cause more discussion among children.

56. The author mentioned Bambi and Charlotte’s Web in Paragraph 4 to show that ______.

   A. animal films usually go along with comedy  B. they are most popular among children

   C. films teach children to love animals                D. people live with pain and sorrow

57. What is the author’s attitude towards pet movies?

   A. Careless.           B. Doubtful.                C. Mixed.                    D. Favorable.

58. The text is mainly about _______.

   A. pets in movies                                            B. lovely animals

   C. humans and movies                                     D. animals and humans

A famous foreign company that invested in China wanted to employ a reception secretary for its public relation department. A beautiful girl with a master’s degree in electric engineering went through the difficult process of applying for a job and was shortlisted. In the final stage she faced an oral test together with another girl who was her equal not only in good looks but also in education.

    The girl we talk about was confident in herself and successful in the oral test. It seemed she would get the chance. At last the examiner asked her, “Can you come to the office next Monday?” Shocked by the unexpected question, the beautiful girl was quite at a loss, and said with hesitation, “I have to talk with my parents before I give an answer.” Surprised, the examiner said calmly, “In that case, let’s wait till you are ready.”

    The next day the girl came to tell them that her parents had agreed to let her begin work next Monday. But the examiner said regretfully, “Sorry, the position has been filled by another suitable candidate. You had better try another place.” The beautiful girl was surprised. She asked for an explanation and was told, “What is needed here is a person who knows her own mind.”

    That was how a good opportunity right under the nose of a beautiful girl slipped away.

51. Why did the beautiful girl want to ask her parents for advice?

A. Because she felt a little nervous in applying for the job.

B. Because she didn’t want to let her parents down.

C. Because she didn’t expect the examiner would ask such a question.

D. Because her parents would scold her if she agreed without their permission.

52. It can be inferred from the passage that        .

A. the other girl who failed at the last oral test most likely got the job

B. it was hard to make a right decision

C. the company lost its best employee

D. the examiner was surprised at his first choice

53. What did the examiner value most?

A. A candidate’s beautiful looks.      B. A candidate’s knowledge.

C. A candidate’s quick mind.         D. A candidate’s independence.

54. What’s the best title of this passage?

A. Make decisions quickly.          B. Use your own judgment.

C. Seize your chance in time.         D. Answer the examiner’s question without hesitation.

My husband and I married in a large country town. The morning after the wedding, we were going back to my parents’ home. As my husband was packing, I noticed he’d placed my 31 in the luggage crate(大木箱) on top of the car. I said that maybe he should 32 it. He turned and said, “It’ll be 33 . Trust me! It won’t come off.”

Halfway home we had a car come racing up beside us and the driver 34 us down. She said she’d seen a red suitcase on the side of the road several kilometers back and was 35 if it was ours. We looked 　36 and, to our 37 , discovered that the case had flown off.

　　　 We raced back, but the case was 38 . We visited the local police station, but as the road was a common link between several towns, we weren’t very 39 . We put it all down to our bad 40 .

　　　 Seven years later, my father got a(n) 41 from a lady asking if I’d lost a red suitcase. Her husband had 42 the case abandoned on the side of the road. He assumed he’d be able to find an address or name somewhere inside and 43 it later. On opening the case, they’d found the wedding cards, no address, and no way of 44 who we were. They’d spent seven years moving around the area, always taking the suitcase with them.

　　　 They were about to 45 again and decided to give it one more 46 before leaving. This time, on opening the jewellery box, they 47 a piece of paper folded up in it——my birth certificate. 48

that my parents were still in the district, they started to ring around. The suitcase was 49 returned to us.

　　　 This couple’s 50 and persistence(坚持) in finding us is truly admirable.

31. A. jewellery　　　　　　　　 B. money　　　　　　　　　　　　　 C. handbag　　　　　　　　 D. suitcase

32. A. close 　　　　　　　　　　　　　 B. fasten　　　 　　　　 C. pack　 　　　　　　　　 D. lift

33. A. strong 　　　　　　　　 B. flexible 　　　　　　　　 C. safe　　　　　　　　　　　 D. heavy

34. A. took　 　　　　　　　　 B. calmed 　　　　　　　　 C. led　 　　　　　　　　　 D. waved

35. A. wondering　 　　　　 B. suggesting　 　　　　　　 C. recognizing　　　　　　　　　 D. hesitating

36. A. around　 　　　　　　　 B. out　 　　　　　　　　 C. down　　　　　　　　　　 D. up

37. A. relief　 　　　　　　　　 B. regret　　　 　　　　 C. disappointment　　　　　　 D. confusion

38. A. gone 　　　　　　　　　　 B. broken　　　　　　　　　　　　　 C. stolen　 　　　　　　　 D. hidden

39. A. anxious 　　　　　　　 B. hopeful 　　　　　　　 C. surprised　 　　　　　 D. frightened

40. A. idea　 　　　　　　　　　　　　　 B. way　 　　　　　　　　　 C. luck　 　　　　　　　　　 D. plan

41. A. call 　　　　　　　　　　　　 B. message　 　　　　　 C. notice 　　　　　　　　　 D. email　

42. A. fixed up　 　　　　　　　　　　 B. picked up　 　　　　 C. pulled out　 　　　　 D. given out

43. A. use　　　　　　　　　　　　 B. examine　　 　　　　 C. return　 　　　　　　　　　　 D. collect

44. A. mentioning　　 　　　　　 B. believing　 　　　　 C. sharing　 　　　　　　　　　　 D. telling

45. A. travel　 　　　　　　　　 B. move　 　　　　　　　　 C. ask 　　　　　　　　　　 D. meet

46. A. search　 　　　　　　　 B. chance　　　　　　　　　　　　　 C. try　 　　　　　　　　　 D. check

47. A. felt　 　　　　　　　　　　　　 B. read　 　　　　　　　　　 C. got　 　　　　　　　　　 D. noticed　

48. A. Expecting　 　　　　　 B. Considering　 　　 C. Realizing　　 　　　 D. Judging

49. A. finally　 　　　　　　　 B. gradually　　 　　　 C. surely　　 　　　　　　 D. immediately

50. A. courage　 　　　　　　　　　 B. generosity　　　　　　　　　　 C. honesty　　 　　　　 D. selflessness