Before graduation from college, my son began to seek a job. He targeted a company which planned to 　36 only one person. However, there Were over 20 candidates, among whom was my son. I 　37 him,“It’s difficult to get into the company. Don’t 　38 too much for fear that you would feel disappointed when you fail.”My son said smilingly, “ 39 I try, there will be hope！”

Of the 20 candidates, only three could 　40 the final round, which would later decide the one to be employed. Everything seemed to 　41 quite weIl and my son 　42 the first round and entered the final. Unexpectedly, the final interview was unbelievably 43 , and all of them were asked to go home and wait for the 　44 of the interview.

One morning, my son 　45 a text from the company that he was not cmployed. Bcfore I 　46 what to say to comfort him, I was told that afternoon that my son received another

47 saying he was employed. 　48 the first text was also part of the test in the interview. The three men received the same text that morning and only my son’s 　49 was satisfying to the company, so he was employed. I asked my son 　50 they replied. My son told me that one 　51 silent, one said“good-by”and he said“thank you”.

Only then did I know my son’s“ 52 ”came in that way. That is: don’t forget to say“thank you”to those who even 　53 ou. Saying“thank you”shows your 　54 for

others’work, therefore, you will get the upper hand in terms of 　55 compared with others under the same conditions.

36. A. employ　　　　 B. support　　　　 C. manage　　　　 D. interview

37. A. interrupted　 B. promised　　　 C. reminded　　　 D. followed

38. A. spend　　　　 B. expect　　　　 C. waste　　　　 D. wish

39. A. As if　　　　 B. as soon as　　 C. Even if　　 　 D. As long as

40. A. enter　　　　 B. survive　　　　 C. change　　　　 D. judge

41. A. move　　　　　 B. go　　　　　　 C. fit　　　　　 D. stay

42. A. passed　　　　 B. eatned　　　　 C. left　　　　　 D. started

43. A. challenging　 B. simple　 　　　 C. perfect　　　 D. secret

44. A. course　　　　 B. plan　　　　　 C. answer　　　　 D. result

45. A. prepared　　　 B. received　　　 C. copied　　　　 D. wrote

46. A. figured out　 B. took up　　　　 C. set off　　　 D. worked on

47. A. gift 　　　　　B. note　　　　　 C. text　　　　　 D. rule

48. A. Ridiculously　 B. Actually　　　 C. Cleverly　　　 D. Sadly

49. A. reply　　　　 B. question　　　 C. reason　　　　 D. belief

50. A. when　　　　　 B. what　　　　　 C. how　　　　　 D. whom

51. A. got　　　　　 B. kept　　　　　 C. made　　　　　 D. went

52. A. hope　　　　　 B. dream　　　　　 C. plan　　　　　 D. aim

53. A. cheat　　　　 B. hate　　　　　 C. dislike　　　 D. disappoint

54. A. pity　　　　　 B. doubt　　　　　 C. respect　　　 D. desire

55. A. chances　　　 B. skills　　　　 C. lessons　　　 D. salaries

Imagine a training course that helps you in your specific job. Imagine tools and techniques that are so closely connected with your work that you can apply them directly to it. Imagine receiving an Open University (OU) certificate (证书) in a course which states what you have studied and achieved.

It may sound fantastic, but it’s a reality at the Open University’s CCPD, which is making learning while you work more flexible (灵活的) than ever before.

The courses are starting to change workplace learning completely. Paige, who took CCPD’s courses, said the study had changed her whole way of thinking. “It was excellent for so many reasons,” she said. “It developed me as a person and as an employee and taught me particular techniques. I was always able to bring what I’d learned into the office the next day and apply it to my job.”

Even better news for Paige was that her employer paid the full cost of her study. She became one of thousands of OU students whose fees were paid by employers who recognized the value of an OU education.

“These courses are designed for CCPD rather than as part of a formal certificate,” said Kathy, an OU teacher. “We pay more attention to development rather than assessment (评估). Our role is to give them personal developmental advice, not a mark.”

Paige is just one of 200,000 students who are learning at OU. CCPD itself is just a part of an organization that offers courses and qualifications in 360 subjects and has so far helped to develop the skills and knowledge of more than two million people.

 “Education does not stop with getting a degree,” said Charles Edwards, CCPD’s director. “In a fast-moving economy you cannot afford to rely on the degree you got some time ago. You must keep updating your knowledge.”

For details on CCPD’s courses and to register with the 10% discount available to members, visit www.open.ac.uk.

According to the passage, CCPD’s courses are ________.

A. required courses for formal academic qualifications

B. training courses for professional development

C. special courses for a master’s degree

D. elective courses for university students

The example of Paige is given to show ________.

A. the benefits of lifelong learning

B. how completely learning has changed

C. the value of CCPD’s courses of the OU

D. the importance of hard work

It can be inferred from Paragraph 4 that ________.

A. Paige has got promoted after learning CCPD’s courses

B. an OU education has been accepted by many employers

C. Paige is the best employee in her company

D. most employers care for their employees

According to the passage, CCPD’s courses focus on ________.

A. assessment of learners

B. learners’ personal development

C. the academic knowledge of learners

D. classroom learning

完形填空（共20小题 每小题1.5分 满分30分）

阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从各题所给的四个选项中，选出最佳答案。

Recently, I stopped by a convenience store to get a newspaper and a bottle of drink. The young woman at the check-out counter said, "That'll be five dollars   1  please,"  She  then   2  down at the paper I was   3  and said, "I'm sick and   4  all this negative (消极的) stuff on the front   5 . I want to read some   6  news for a change." She then said, "In fact, I think someone should just   7  a Good News newspaper — a paper with wonderful, inspirational   8  about people overcoming difficulty and doing good things for   9 . I'd buy one every day!" She then   10  me for coming in and said, " Maybe we'll get some good news," and she laughed. She made my day.The following day after my business appointments, I   11  the same store  again  to   12  bottled water and a piece of newspaper, but a   13  young lady was behind the counter. As I checked out I said, "Good afternoon" and handed her my   14  . She said nothing — not a word, not a smile or not a gesture. She just handed me my change and   15 a negative tone ordered…"Next!"

It hit me right between the eyes: Two people, the same age;   16  made me feel great, and the other, well, made me feel that I had inconvenienced her by   17 .

Every morning, you should ask   18  this important question: "Who do I want

to be today? 'The Grouch (不高兴的人)' or 'The Good News Girl'"? Your answer will do great good to   19  the joy and happiness that you will experience in your   20  .

1.                A．at all           B．in all           C．for all    D．all for

2.                A．stared          B．glared          C．glanced   D．noticed

3.                A．carrying        B．taking          C．reading   D．buying

4.                A．tired of         B．interested in     C．concerned about   D．fond of

5.                A．columns        B．editions         C．pages.    D．parts

6.                A．bad            B．good           C．latest D．interesting

7.                A．collect         B．print           C．sell  D．publish

8.                A．stories         B．ideas           C．concepts  D．experiences

9.                A．rewards        B．the others       C．others    D．nothing

10.               A．praised         B．thanked        C．appreciated    D．criticized

11.               A．dropped ou     B．dropped off     C．dropped on    D．dropped by

12.               A．pick up         B．take up         C．bring up   D．carry up

13.               A．beautiful       B．fantastic        C．different  D．stupid

14.               A．card           B．money         C．dollar D．change

15.               A．with           B．at             C．through   D．in

16.               A．one           B．who           C．what  D．it

17.               A．moving up      B．going away      C．showing up D．showing off

18.               A．her            B．them          C．yourself   D．themselves

19.               A．creating        B．determining     C．enjoying   D．guaranteeing

20.               A．home          B．work           C．study D．life

阅读下面短文，根据小题的具体要求，简要回答问题。

UFO is short for Unidentified Flying Object. It’s also called Flying Saucer. It is one of the most popular topics in the 20^th century. With films like Close Encounters of the Third Kind and ET in the 1970s came a rapid increase in reports of flying saucers and men from Mars. More than 20 countries said their people once saw the UFO and there were over 1,200 reports about the UFO. Some even said they saw aliens.

In July, 1916, Gaynor was a nine-year-old girl and lived in North Wales. One day, on her way home from school, she saw a silver object in a field not far from her home. The object looked like a saucer. Gaynor was very scared. She stayed in the tall grass and watched the door of the strange object open. She saw two aliens wearing silver suits get ou. Then they use something to examine the ground. They were short and had pink eyes. After about half an hour, the two aliens went back into the object. Then it took off. When Gaynor got home, she told her mother about her unusual experience, but her family decided to keep quiet about it. They didn’t want others to laugh at their daughter. However, 18 months later, Gaynor told her story to UFO scientists. They found out that Gaynor told the truth.

1.What does UFO stand for? (No more than 3 words)

2.How did Gaynor feel when she saw the silver object like a saucer? (No more than 4 words)

3.Why did Gaynor’s parents keep quiet about her experience ? (No more than 10 words)

阅读下面短文，根据小题的具体要求，简要回答问题。
UFO is short for Unidentified Flying Object. It’s also called Flying Saucer. It is one of the most popular topics in the 20^th century. With films like Close Encounters of the Third Kind and ET in the 1970s came a rapid increase in reports of flying saucers and men from Mars. More than 20 countries said their people once saw the UFO and there were over 1,200 reports about the UFO. Some even said they saw aliens.
In July, 1916, Gaynor was a nine-year-old girl and lived in North Wales. One day, on her way home from school, she saw a silver object in a field not far from her home. The object looked like a saucer. Gaynor was very scared. She stayed in the tall grass and watched the door of the strange object open. She saw two aliens wearing silver suits get ou. Then they use something to examine the ground. They were short and had pink eyes. After about half an hour, the two aliens went back into the object. Then it took off. When Gaynor got home, she told her mother about her unusual experience, but her family decided to keep quiet about it. They didn’t want others to laugh at their daughter. However, 18 months later, Gaynor told her story to UFO scientists. They found out that Gaynor told the truth.
【小题1】What does UFO stand for? (No more than 3 words)
【小题2】How did Gaynor feel when she saw the silver object like a saucer? (No more than 4 words)
【小题3】Why did Gaynor’s parents keep quiet about her experience ? (No more than 10 words)