—Did you tidy your room??

—No，I was going to tidy my room but I　　　　 visitors.?

A.had　　　　　　 B.have?　　　　　　 C.have had　　　　　 D.will have

 

Cloze   (15分)

Directions: for each blank in the following passages there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C, and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.

If you travel around the world, you will be surprised to find just how different the foreign customs can be __50__ your own.

A visitor to India would do well to remember that people there __51__ it impolite to use the left hand for passing food at table. The left hand is supposed to be __52__for washing yourself. Also in India, you might __53__a man obviously shaking his head at another and assume that he is disagreeing. But in many __54__ of India a shake of the head is a gesture that shows agreement or acceptance. Nodding your head when you are offered a __55__ in Bulgaria is likely to leave your thirsty. In that country you shake your head to indicate “yes”—a nod indicates “no”. The Arabs are __56__ for their hospitality (好客). At a meal in the Arabic countries, you will find that drinking vessel (器皿) is filled again __57__again as soon as you drain it. The way to __58__ that you have had enough is to take the cup or glass in your hand and give it a little shake from side to side or place your hand over the top.

In Europe it is quite usual to __59__ your legs when sitting talking to someone, even at an important meeting. Doing this when meeting an important person in Thailand, however, could __60__ him or her unhappy. It is considered too informal an attitude __61__ such an occasion. Also when in Thailand you are __62__ supposed to touch the head of an adult – it’s just not done. In Japan, it is quite usual for __63__ to plan evening entertainment for themselves and leave their wives at home. In Europe such attitudes are disappearing.

Customs vary from country to __64__. Visitors may be at a loss as to what to do in a foreign environment. In such circumstances, the rule is: When in Rome, do as Romans do.

(　 )50. A. from	B. away	C. within	D. in
(　 )51. A. achieve	B. consider	C. test	D. help
(　 )52. A. noticed	B. used	C. bought	D. caused
(　 )53. A. hear	B. hope	C. miss	D. see
(　 )54. A. countries	B. people	C. parts	D. hills
(　 )55. A. drink	B. pen	C. hat	D. hand
( )56. A. interested	B. terrible	C. careful	D. famous
(　 )57. A. and	B. till	C. also	D. still
(　 )58. A. discuss	B. turn	C. indicate	D. forget
(　 )59. A. cross	B. put	C. take	D. hurt
(　 )60. A. pay	B. stop	C. make	D. point
(　 )61.A. outside	B. below	C. along	D. for
(　 )62. A. not	B. nor	C. none	D. no
(　 )63. A. men	B. women	C. boys	D. girls
(　 )64. A. area	B. place	C. country	D. space

 

Liverpool, my hometown, is a unique city. It is so unique that in 2004 it became a World Heritage （遗产） Site.  

I recently returned to my home city and my first stop was at a museum on the River Mersey. Blanketed in mist （薄雾）, Victorian architecture rose from the banks of the river, responded to the sounds of sea-birds, and appeared unbelievably charming. When I headed toward the centre, I found myself surrounded by buildings that mirror the best palaces of Europe. It is not hard to imagine why, on first seeing the city, most visitors would be overpowered by the beauty of the noble buildings, which are solid signs of Liverpool’s history.  

As if stress its cultural role, Liverpool has more museums and galleries （美术馆） than most cities in Britain. At Walker Art Gallery, I was told that it has best collections of Victorian paintings in the world, and is the home of modern art in the north of England. However, culture is more than galleries. Liverpool offers many music events. As Britain’s No.1 music city, it has the biggest city music festival in Europe, and its musicians are famous all over the world. Liverpool is also well-known for its football and other sports events. Every year, the Mersey River Festival attracts thousands of visitors, madding the city a place of wonder.  

As you would expect from such a city, there are restaurants serving food from around the world. When my trip was about to complete, I chose to rest my legs in Liverpool’s famous Philharmonic pub （酒馆）. It is a monument to perfection, and a heritage attraction itself.  

Being a World Heritage Site, my home city is certainly a place of “outstanding universal value”. It is a treasure house with plenty of secrets for the world to explore.  

　　68. Visitors who see the city for the first time would be deeply impressed by________

　　A. its charming banks

　　B. its famous museums

　　C. its wonderful palaces

　　D. its attractive buildings

　　69. The third paragraph is developed mainly by______

　　A. providing different examples

　　B. following the order of space

　　C. making comparisons

　　D. analyzing causes

　　70. The author uses the Philharmonic pub to prove that_______

　　A. Liverpool is a well-known city for its restaurants

　　B. Liverpool is an impressive place full of attraction

　　C. a pub is a wonderful place for visitors to relax themselves

　　D. a pub is a perfect choice for visitors to complete their journey

　　71. What is the passage mainly about?

　　A. The universal value of the world heritage in Liverpool

　　B. The exciting experience of the author in Liverpool

　　C. The special cultural atmosphere of Liverpool

D. The beautiful historic sites of Liverpool

 

阅读理解

　　Mr. Smith did not like to be troubled by visitors while working. He hung a plate outside his door. On the plate were these words,“Mr. Smith isn't at home.”

　　One day, after he had finished his work at another place, Smith thought deeply about some problems on his way home. When he got to the door, he saw the plate, “Oh, Mr. Smith isn't in.”He said to himself and then turned back to his work again.

　　Another time, Smith went to some place to give a talk. When he walked along a river, he thought out a new way. He accidently picked up a small stone, played with it in his hand and then put it into his pocket. When he left the riverside, he took one thing out of his pocket and threw it into the river. At the meeting when he was going to see the time, he was surprised. He took out a small stone from his pocket. There was no watch in it!

1．Mr. Smith hung a plate to tell the visitors that he was ________.

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2．One day he saw the plate, he ________.

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3．By the river, he picked up ________ and put it into his pocket.

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4．At the meeting, there was no watch ________ a stone in his pocket.

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5．After reading the story, we know that Mr. Smith was always ________.

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A．working hard at his work

B．careless with his work

C．forgetting something important he did

D．making mistakes in his work