—I’ve got a scholarship to study in the USA for a year.

—　　　　. You deserve it.

A.I can’t make it              B.I’m happy to hear that

C.Take your time              D.All the best

We saw an unknown movie just　　　　while ago, which later turned out to be ________box-office success.

A.a; a              B.the; a              C.a; the              D.the; 不填

—Where is the 10th anniversary celebration of the company held?

—In Century Lotus Stadium, which is　　　　easy reach for all staff.

A.to              B.beyond              C.within              D.from

—The new worker is often late for work.

—Tell him he　　　　answer for it if he goes on behaving like that.

A.shall              B.may              C.will              D.must

The boy ran after a bird to catch it, but he　　　　because of the snow, with his hands and knees wounded.

A.slipped              B.swung              C.quitted              D.withdrew

We all know that both computers have their strengths and weaknesses, so choose________you like.

A.whatever              B.however              C.whenever              D.whichever

After the meeting, the management must　　　　finding solutions to the company’s economic problem.

A.take down              B.take off

C.set up　　　　　              D.set about

—So you saw the accident with your own eyes?

—Yes. I　　　　for the bus across the street.

A.was waiting              B.have been waiting

C.had been waiting              D.would wait

We must know our strong and weak points　　　　we can improve our personalities.

A.in case              B.even if              C.now that              D.so that

In recent years, in many Western countries,　　　　in the USA and the UK, Halloween has become a special occasion.

A.in general              B.in brief              C.in short              D.in particular

You’d better　　　　your cigarette. It is extremely dangerous to smoke in a petrol station.

A.hold up              B.pull through              C.hang up              D.put out

Oxford is not far from Stratford, so you can easily visit　　　　of them in only one day.

A.either              B.both              C.all              D.neither

Cloning may have much to contribute to human medicine, but we must use it　　　　, because it may put people at risk.

A.casually              B.cautiously              C.slightly              D.differently

Conflict and disagreement are a(n)　　　　part of a close relationship, so learn to apologize to your partners and receive forgiveness from others.

A.               B.unavoidable              C.necessary              D.obvious

Many young people turn to alcohol to reduce　　　　, though they clearly know it is not a good way to relax.

A.fear              B.loneliness              C.pressure              D.depression

It was after the earthquake happened that many reporters were immediately sent to________it.

A.cover              B.comment              C.rescue              D.support

________marketing, for a brand, nothing could be more effective than being associated with a festival and contributing to festival-goers’ experiences.

A.In time of              B.In place of              C.In terms of              D.In spite of

A lot of employees at the company said Eric was impossible　　　　, and indeed he was tough.

A.dealing with              B.dealt with              C.to deal with              D.to be dealt with

China is at a stage of industrialization　　　　the contradiction between economic growth and environmental protection is obvious.

A.that              B.when              C.which              D.where

—Would you like to join us to have a picnic this weekend?

—　　　　. But thank you anyway.

A.That would be nice              B.I’d love to

C.I’m afraid I can’t              D.Let’s do that

My father left us when I was three and my mother was forced to leave us with our grandmother and travel from our small town in Malaysia to Singapore to earn a living. From that day on, my two older sisters and I　21　a difficult life living with our　22　uncle. We did everything he asked because we were　23　of him.

I was　24　the shy younger sister who was always left at home alone. I tried very hard to　25　both my sisters so they would like me and play with me. To earn their　26　, I made every effort to be the good girl for my grandma and mother. For a long time, it seemed I was living the life of someone else, just trying to　27　.

But each time I feel tired or sad, I will always tell myself"Almost there"and don’t　28　, just a few more steps and I will　29　it. I have heard a doctor once say,"For illness, we can help to　30　it, but for a broken heart, we must　31　ourselves."

Now I am working in Xi’an, China. I have a good　32　that not only allows me to work on something I like, but also allows me to pass on my　33　thinking to younger friends and co-workers, as they have to　34　what will become of their lives. I like to　35　them that they will do well in life if they can　36　the mindset of"Almost there". It takes lots of　37　to move on, especially when you are　38　, but if we make it through it will become a story that we can　39　with others, good memories that we cherish and a good　40　that makes us become stronger.

21．A.continued              B.needed              C.enjoyed              D.began

22．A.kind              B.friendly              C.mean              D.selfless

23．A.fond              B.tired              C.scared              D.proud

24．A.hopefully              B.extremely              C.unfortunately              D.accidentally

25．A.praise              B.inspire              C.impress              D.please

26．A.respect              B.love              C.sympathy              D.admiration

27．A.escape              B.change              C.survive              D.develop

28．A.look back              B.get down              C.give up              D.go away

29．A.prove              B.find              C.understand              D.manage

30．A.identify              B.cure              C.examine              D.locate

31．A.make out              B.set down              C.take over              D.depend on

32．A.dream              B.boss              C.mother              D.career

33．A.adaptable              B.personal              C.positive              D.creative

34．A.see              B.remember              C.wonder              D.imagine

35．A.inform              B.remind              C.promise              D.warn

36．A.keep              B.forget              C.explain              D.ignore

37．A.time              B.money              C.courage              D.patience

38．A.suffering              B.working              C.bothering              D.hesitating

39．A.create              B.introduce              C.share              D.display

40．A.example              B.lesson              C.symbol              D.evidence

Dear Dr. White,

Welcome to Philadelphia! Welcome to The City of Brotherly Love! We have some amazing historic sites to see during your stay. Do take advantage of them. You may have seen the filmThePhiladelphiaStory. Actually it is a comedy and still popular among the young though it was shot in the 1940s.

"The City of Brotherly Love", the favored nickname for Philadelphia, is more popular. The name, Philadelphia, which means"brotherly love", is an ancient name that can be found in the Bible. Late in the 17th century, Philadelphia’s founding father, William Penn, borrowed the name because its meaning represented his own beliefs.

Our first stop will be the Franklin Institute which is one of the country’s best science museums. The scientist and inventor Benjamin Franklin would take pride in the impressive museum named for him and presenting one of the major focuses of his life work — spreading knowledge of the universe through science. It’s the most visited museum and surely the most fun. Benjamin Franklin was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. Also Franklin was a leading author, printer, politician, scientist, musician, inventor, statesman, and diplomat. As a scientist, he was a major figure in the American Enlightenment and the history of physics for his discoveries and theories regarding electricity. He earned the title of"The First American"for his campaigning for colonial unity; as an author and spokesman in London for several colonies, then as the first United States Ambassador to France, he contributed much to the building of the American nation.

We won’t miss Please Touch Museum too. The straightforward name of this museum is accurate: As the first museum in the nation to target children aged seven and younger, Please Touch Museum encourages children to learn through active touching and doing. It is certainly one of the best places for kids.

Philadelphia is also unique in that it has a"State Store"system for non-alcoholic beer sales. Wine and spirits(烈酒) are only sold at stores operated by the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board. For many years, these stores were called"State Store", which were strictly closed on Sundays to prevent those under 21 from drinking wine and harming others. But I will show you around the stores. You can’t imagine how impressive the stores are.

Do you know Segway? It is a two-wheeled self-balancing battery-powered electric vehicle which is popular among those who prefer personal and green transportation. The Segway tour is a unique and fun experience to travel in Philadelphia. If you have never experienced a Segway tour before, we expect you to join us.

Look forward to your coming!

Sincerely,

Joy

41．William Penn chose the name of"Philadelphia"as he　　　　.

A.liked the filmThePhiladelphiaStory

B.had been greatly impressed by his own brother

C.found the meaning stood for his own faith

D.favored its unique meaning represented in the Bible

42．What would Benjamin Franklin feel proud of in the Franklin Institute?

A.The announcement of the independence of America.

B.The effort of spreading knowledge through science.

C.The leading place of it in the Western world.

D.The honor of being regarded as a scientist.

43．What is the feature of Please Touch Museum?

A.All of the items can be touched by visitors.

B.It’s only open to children who like to use their head.

C.Children will be taught how those things are created.

D.It inspires children to learn through hands-on experiences.

44．Why weren’t the stores allowed to sell wine on Sundays in Philadelphia?

A.To accelerate the development of tourism.

B.To reduce car accidents in the city center.

C.To prevent the young from drinking and making trouble.

D.To encourage people to go to church and do community service.

45．What attracts people to the Segway tour?

A.It’s environmentally friendly and brings more freedom.

B.It helps people to save money since it doesn’t use oil.

C.It helps to develop the balancing ability of the disabled.

D.It is fun and special because only foreigners can take it.

It’s always good to experience something new in life. Traveling gives plenty of such opportunities and when you choose a hotel to stay in next time, here, in this website, is a list of 5 most weird (怪异的) hotels in the world.

Dog Bark Park Inn

If you keep a dog and love animals, then you will definitely become a fan of this hotel. The room of the hotel is just right to accommodate 4 people. Here visitors will find a microwave oven to prepare a simple meal, games, puzzles and books to entertain themselves, an air conditioner and of course a bath. There is no TV set or a phone though. Dennis Sullivan and Frances Conklin, the designers of this hotel, knew what might attract people. Next time you decide to visit Idaho, take a trip to Cottonwood to see the building.

Das Park Hotel

You are welcomed to spend a night or two in one of the drainpipes (排水管) in Austria. Do not worry, you will love the place a lot because it is equipped and is perfectly adjusted to basic human needs. However, there is one disadvantage to all these. The matter is that bathroom facilities are not included in the price. Each room here is quite small — only 2 sq. meters, but has a bed, electricity and air conditioning. You can also use a special place to keep your luggage. This unusual hotel is situated in Linz.

CasAnus

Read the name of the hotel attentively and you will easily guess what place exactly you are going to spend your vacation in! The hotel is situated in Kemzeke, Belgium and was designed by Joep van Lieshout. Do not say no to this hotel since it is quite comfortable and nice inside.

Hobbit Motel

Deep inside we stay kids forever. This is what the creators of the Hobbit Motel kept in mind when they were creating this motel. Read some more of J.R.R. Tolkien or other books of this kind to fully understand and even feel the atmosphere of the place. The Hobbit Motel is located in Woodlyn Park, New Zealand. It invites visitors all year round. You will recognize the inn by its blocks it is made of and the green roof covered with a thick layer of grass.

Null Stern Hotel

Switzerland is a rich country and could offer hundreds of five-star hotels. However, in Appenzellerland, they have a zero-star hotel. There are no windows in the hotel since it is constructed from a war bunker(地堡). The innovation didn’t go unnoticed and in 2009 Patrik Riklin and Frank Riklin, who created the place, were nominated at the Worldwide Hospitality Awards. This star-free hotel enters the list of the top 100 European hotels and enables its visitors to enter into the spirit of the great past and history.

46．People who choose to live in Das Park Hotel need to pay extra money for ________.

A.Internet connectivity              B.air conditioning

C.electricity              D.the shower

47．Who is the designer of the Null Stern Hotel?

A.Dennis Sullivan and Frances Conklin.              B.Joep van Lieshout.

C.Patrik Riklin and Frank Riklin.              D.J.R.R. Tolkien.

48．Which statement about the hotels is TRUE according to the passage?

A.The Null Stern Hotel is the only zero-star hotel in Switzerland.

B.The Dog Bark Park Inn offers rooms with an area of 4 sq. meters.

C.The Hobbit Motel is distinguishable by its blocks and green roof.

D.CasAnus only opens in summer since its rooms have no windows.

49．The author writes this passage to________.

A.introduce five strange but fantastic hotels

B.explain how and why such hotels were built

C.tell readers how to choose a hotel when traveling

D.stress the popularity of such hotels among travelers

Immigrants are always being told by politicians to learn the language. But some people want to know how long it takes to speak good English.

There are plenty of people in the UK for whom even basic English is a problem. According to a census (人口普查), 726,000 people in England and Wales said they could not speak English well, and another 138,000 said they did not speak it at all. Ling, 40, who arrived five years ago from China, found it difficult to learn English."When I came here, I was pregnant and so I was at home for the next three years. It took me longer to learn as I was very busy with the children."Eventually she was able to begin taking classes and now speaks good conversational English. But even with classes, it can be a long process to pick up the language.

Age is the most important factor in language acquisition, says Mila Vulchanova, professor of linguistics at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology."There is a sensitive period in language learning, which is biologically determined. So the younger the immigrant, the better. Since this decline is only gradual, teenagers are at an advantage over adults,"she says.

There are a number of systems for grading English. The government expects immigrants to reach"ESOL Entry 3"or"B1 level", also called"Intermediate 1"in Scotland, before they can be granted citizenship. It’s equivalent to being able to hold a confident conversation and, although the government does not have a target figure, it might take 360 hours of study to achieve. George Osborne said in June following the spending review that welfare claimants who don’t speak English will have their benefits cut if they fail to attend language courses.

Huan Japes, deputy chief executive of English UK, a trade body for language colleges, says a rule of thumb is 360 hours, 120 hours for each of three stages, to get to the standard the government expects benefit claimants to reach. But many of the people who attend courses are visiting students rather than people settling in the UK. Immigrants tend to have very varied levels of education.

"Using 120 hours (for each stage of English fluency) is a rather traditional approach to course book learning,"says Dr Elaine Boyd, head of English language at Trinity College London."If someone is really highly motivated, they can learn really quickly. It’s common for children under the age of 11 to be very immersed and be fluent in about six months."

50．The example of Ling is given to show that　　　　.

A.it’s difficult to learn English well

B.it’s important to speak fluent English

C.many immigrants attend English classes

D.many immigrants can’t speak English in England

51．What does Mila Vulchanova mainly stress?

A.The function of the sensitive period.

B.The necessity of working hard at English.

C.The advantages children have in learning English.

D.The importance of starting learning English early.

52．What Dr Elaine Boyd says suggests that　　　　.

A.highly-motivated adults can speak good English in half a year

B.120 hours for English fluency is a standard that is a little low

C.traditional ways of learning are more beneficial to adults

D.English fluency is not so hard for immigrants to achieve

53．The author develops the passage mainly by　　　　.

A.offering experts’ views

B.providing survey data

C.listing the facts of learning English

D.giving examples of English learners

54．What can be the best title for the passage?

A.Why English is so important for immigrants?

B.What can immigrants do to speak good English?

C.When is the best time for people to study English?

D.How many hours does it take to be fluent in English?

When my parents were alive, they weren’t well off financially. Yet they helped their two older daughters time after time. My sisters paid Mom and Dad back part of the time, but when Daddy passed away, his cash journal showed debts due from several of his children. I was not among them. I seldom borrowed money and when I did, at the beginning I set a repayment plan and stuck to it. It was a matter of pride for me.

When you think that I was raised in the same household with my brothers and sisters and had the same parents, it is hard to figure out why I was the only one who couldn’t stand to owe them — or anyone — money. Maybe it’s because I watched my parents struggle to help my older sisters out when they were in financial difficulties themselves. Maybe it’s because of that reason, I was just too proud to depend on anyone else.

These days, I am the one of those other people turn to for help when they need it. Just as I can’t stand to owe other people, I can’t stand to say no to anyone who presents a credible case of need. So I am what is called an"enabler".

Being an enabler is an insidious (隐伏的) disorder. It starts simply enough when you help someone with an extraordinary expense created by an unusual event. Then when people find out you will provide aid, they ask you more and more and you — being a nice person — just keep giving. It’s a hard cycle to break and I personally have no clue how to escape.

I’m not angry. I’m not holding a grudge. I don’t try to tell my children or my sisters how to run their lives because they ask me for money. Yet I would be so proud of all of them if they were to make more of an effort to handle things themselves, perhaps by doing some financial planning — like planning not to spend money they don’t have!

And I don’t see why they can’t do this. After all, I’m not lassoing them and forcing them to take my money. I’m just not good at saying"no". So I ask you, what can I do when so many people around me have no shame in owing others money?

On the other hand, I am doing them a great disserviceby my"kindness". I remember as a child how my father always said these two things,"If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again,"and"I can’t get stuck in the fence. I’ll try to pull it down."As an enabler, I have prevented my children from learning to keep trying instead of turning to me for help. Yes, they could change their ways and learn to get along on their own, but why would they do that? Who among us would choose to be out of a car because we can’t afford to fix it when Mom will supply the money to get it fixed?

Yes, I am an enabler; and I am wronging my children by enabling them to be less than self-sufficient. I have known this for a long time but I still can’t say no.

55．The author will feel proud when　　　　.

A.her children make progress at school

B.she can help her children or her sisters

C.she can pay back the money she owed

D.her children learn to fix a car with her help

56．Why couldn’t the author stand to owe her parents’ money?

A.She thought it would be embarrassing to seek help from the old.

B.She wanted to show she was more successful than her sisters.

C.She didn’t establish a good relationship with her parents.

D.She couldn’t bear her parents’ difficult state in finance.

57．The underlined word"disservice"is closest in meaning to"　　　　".

A.favor              B.harm              C.hope              D.encouragement

58．What prevents the children from changing their ways and getting along on their own?

A.Their mother’s kind action.

B.Their financial state.

C.Their lack of creativity and courage.

D.Their traditional culture.

59．What should the author do when others seek help from her?

A.Just refuse them by saying"no".

B.Try to tell them how to run their lives.

C.Remind them to pay back her money in time.

D.Try her best to provide them with necessary help.

60．In which column of a newspaper can we find this passage?

A.Finance.              B.Education.              C.Culture.              D.Life.