阅读下列各小题，根据句后的汉语提示，用句末括号内的英语单词完成句子。

1.Next time you come to the country for another trip, you’ll find________________to learn some customs here ahead of time.  (benefit)

下一次你再来这个国家旅游就会发现提前了解一些这里的风俗习惯是大有裨益的。

2.Little________________how to get used to the job in the company as soon as possible, though he is still new to his duties.  (concern)

尽管他对自己的职责还不熟悉，但他很少担心如何尽快地习惯公司的工作。

3.He is the only one of the students _______________ from the whole school to take part in the competition which is to be held in Wuhan next month.  (pick) 

他是整个学校唯一一个被挑选出来参加下个月武汉举行竞赛的学生。

4.It seems that we have to accept the result and make a good preparation to have another try. __________________earlier, I could have done something to avoid this accident.  (inform)

看来我们必须接受这个结果并做好再次尝试的准备了。要是我早点得知的话，就可以做些什么来避免这场事故了。

5.We are told from the director’s office that___________________we know the result of the final examination.  (long)

我们从主任办公室获悉，过不了多久，我们就可以知道期终考试的结果。

6.I wonder_____________that caused the accident during the launch, which I have to write into my report. (what)

我想知道在发射过程中究竟是什么导致的这次事故。我必须把这写进报告里。

7.__________________the issue, he failed to obtain those specialists’ authorization, as you said just now.  (prepare)

正如你刚才说的，对那个话题没有作好充分的准备，他没有赢得那些专家们的认可。

8.______________________on the phone just now is whether he has decided to make every effort to run the hotel.  (sense)

是否决定要倾尽全力去经营饭店，他刚才在电话里没说清楚。

9.What made my father very disappointed was that he found the cellphone______________two days before went wrong again.  (have)

让我父亲很失望的是，他发现两天前请人修过的手机又坏了。

10.Many a high-standard house_______________________for the survivors of the earthquake--stricken area, which is really inspiring for the public. (report)

有报道说，灾区已经为地震中的幸存者们兴建一大批高标新房。这消息真是大慰人心。

 

Most people say “yes” much more readily than “no”.

A friend is moving house this weekend and would like some help, and you agree. But, what you really wanted was a couple of quiet days relaxing at home. Or a roommate spends the entire weekends playing video games and wants to borrow your homework for “reference”. But, you’ve just finished it after taking a whole day to work hard.

Many people say “yes” to these kinds of requests. They tend not to consider their own interests and feelings, and are often angry with themselves afterwards .

Saying “no” requires courage and considerable practice, in fact, according to psychologists .

“Everyone wants to be liked,” says Gabriele Steinki, a German psychologist. “Saying ‘no’ risks losing the affection of the person asking the favor or even a job.”

The result is that many people say “yes” just for keeping the peace. But experts say this is regrettable . Anyone should have the right to say “no”.

In fact, rejecting (拒绝) a request can even help to strengthen a relationship because it expresses a true feeling.

But, for people Used to agreeing to every request, changing can be a long and uncomfortable learning process.

Most people believe that “If I say ‘no’, I'll lose the affection of the person. But the affection is important to me.” This way of thinking can be replaced by this: “If he only likes me because I always do what suits him , then the price of his affection is too high in the long term.”

Steinki says the key is talking to the other person to find a mutual (相互的) solution. “One heeds to present the situation from one’s own point of view, and to suggest how the situation can be dealt with to the advantage of both parties. The other person must have the feeling that his interests are being considered.”

When the refusal is not accepted, Steinki advises giving the reasons calmly again until the person gets the message .

56. Most people say “yes” much more readily than “no” because ________.

A. they don’t care about their own interests and feelings

B. they don’t know they will regret afterwards

C. they have already been used to saying “yes”

D. they care more about others’ affection

57. In the opinion of experts, _________ .

A. people need a lot of practice to say “no”

B. people should say “yes” to keep the peace

C. saying “no” means losing a job

D. people have the right to be liked

58.According to the writer, what should you do if you want to refuse the other person’s request?

A. Just say you can’t help him.

B. Say sorry to him.

C. Refuse him clearly.

D. Talk to the other person to find a mutual way.

59.According to the writer, what should you do if your refusal is not accepted?

A. Say yes to him.                              B. Repeat your reason for his acceptance（接受，认可）

C. Just go away                                  D. Say no to him

60. What is the best title of the passage?

A. You Need Courage To Say “No”   B. “Yes” More Than “No”

C Anyone Has The Right To Say “No” D. It’s Hard To Say “No”

读写任务（共1小题，满分25分）

阅读下面的短文，然后按照要求写一篇150词左右的英语短文（包括短文概括和议论文）

The Importance of a Good Education

Getting a good education may be the most important price you can pay, because, perhaps more than anything else, what you do with that huge gray material between your ears will determine your future. These words actually describe millions of people worldwide who choose to limit their potential ability by not widening their education.

A person is much more likely to have better job offers, more successful career with a better education. This, in turn, would allow for much better life style. For example, compare two men. The first person is a high school dropout. The second has a law degree. The high school dropout will be fortunate to get a job in food services, making less than twenty thousand dollars a year, barely surviving each week. To contrast this, the person with the law degree will certainly have a successful career as a lawyer, making over $ 70,000 annually. The lawyer will, of course, have a very wealthy lifestyle. Statistics show that high school dropouts make 42% less money than college graduates.

Our generation will become doctors, lawyers, teachers and leaders of tomorrow. To do this successfully, a higher level of education is very important! We must crave learning. This, in turn, will pay for not only our future but also will help to insure success for those who follow.

【写作内容】

1．概括短文的内容要点，该部分的字数大约30词左右；

2．就“受良好的教育的重要性”这个主题进一步阐述你的看法，至少包含以下的内容要点，该部分的字数大约120词左右：

1）你同意这种观点吗？

2）每个人都有必要接受良好的教育吗？对个人发展有何具体体现？

3）你是如何看待接受教育的？

【写作要求】

你可以使用实例或其它论述方法支持你的观点，也可以参照阅读材料的内容，但不要抄袭阅读材料中的句子。

第二节：读写任务（共1小题，满分25分）

阅读下面的短文，然后按照要求写一篇150词左右的英语短文（包括短文概括和议论文）

The Importance of a Good Education

Getting a good education may be the most important price you can pay, because, perhaps more than anything else, what you do with that huge gray material between your ears will determine your future. These words actually describe millions of people worldwide who choose to limit their potential ability by not widening their education.

A person is much more likely to have better job offers, more successful career with a better education. This, in turn, would allow for much better life style. For example, compare two men. The first person is a high school dropout. The second has a law degree. The high school dropout will be fortunate to get a job in food services, making less than twenty thousand dollars a year, barely surviving each week. To contrast this, the person with the law degree will certainly have a successful career as a lawyer, making over $ 70,000 annually. The lawyer will, of course, have a very wealthy lifestyle. Statistics show that high school dropouts make 42% less money than college graduates.

Our generation will become doctors, lawyers, teachers and leaders of tomorrow. To do this successfully, a higher level of education is very important! We must crave learning. This, in turn, will pay for not only our future but also will help to insure success for those who follow.

【写作内容】

1．概括短文的内容要点，该部分的字数大约30词左右；

2．就“受良好的教育的重要性”这个主题进一步阐述你的看法，至少包含以下的内容要点，该部分的字数大约120词左右：

1）你同意这种观点吗？

2）每个人都有必要接受良好的教育吗？对个人发展有何具体体现？

3）你是如何看待接受教育的？

【写作要求】

你可以使用实例或其它论述方法支持你的观点，也可以参照阅读材料的内容，但不要抄袭阅读材料中的句子。

 

阅读下列各小题，根据汉语提示，用句末括号内的英语单词完成句子，并将答案写在答题卡上的相应题号后。

1.At present there are few sites for car racing and testing in Beijing, _________________of the market.（meet）

目前北京地区可用于汽车比赛和测试的场地极少，这无法满足市场的需要。

2.______________________________, please come up to my office at 5 0’clock. (convenient)

如果你方便的话，请五点钟到我办公室来一下。

3.Take care not to keep your children ________________.(expose)

当心不要让孩子接触不良书籍。

4.Yesterday, the coach as well as the football players ____________________taking money for deliberately not scoring goals so as to let the other team win. ( accuse )

昨天一个足球运动员被控受贿，故意不进球，好让另一队赢球。

5.It was not until all the evidences had been shown to him ______________________.(admit)

直到所有的证据摆到他的面前，他才承认他的错误。

6.One of your friends is said _____________________in the supermarket when she was doing shopping yesterday. ( treat )

据说你的一位朋友在超市买东西时受到虐待。

7.He placed a fixed sun at the centre of the solar system with _______________________.(go)

他把太阳固定在太阳系的中心位置上，而行星们则围绕着它转。

8.________________________, I realized that I had left his jacket on the playground.（moment）

我一看见他，我就意识到我把他的夹克忘在操场上了。

9.___________________to find a job as a waitress for several months, Dina finally took a position at a local advertising agency. (struggle)

好几个月以来戴娜都在找个当服务员的工作，最后终于在当地一家广告公司找到了个职位。

10.___________________, his idea was accepted by all the people at the meeting. (as)

尽管它听起来很奇怪，但他的想法还是在会议上被大家接受了。