—I’m sorry for not having been able to join you all in the party last night.

—　　　　. We’re planning to put it off until next Saturday.

A.It all depends              B.It doesn’t matter

C.Take your time              D.Don’t mention it

We will work together to realize ourdream to build　　　　world that will be safer, cleaner and healthier than　　　　one we now live in.

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

Whatever we can do to change the car, we are developing ways to improve it ________its current capacity.

A.beyond              B.over              C.without              D.from

Many college graduates are out of work now, but on the other hand, they________take jobs that do not pay much.

A.won’t              B.shouldn’t              C.needn’t              D.can’t

Generally speaking, confident people are more likely to ________their weaknesses in public.

A.admit              B.admire              C.acquire              D.advocate

The rescuing men are considering ________they can do more for the suffering people in the fire.

A.what              B.which              C.that              D.how

The entire organization has to be ready to　　　　all of these changes at a moment’s notice.

A.refer to              B.apply to              C.adapt to              D.appeal to

The number of private cars in the city has already been over 100,000 and　　　　by about 50 cars a day now.

A.has increased              B.is increasing              C.will increase              D.increases

　　　　we have got that good news, let’s go to the pub and celebrate it.

A.Now that              B.So that              C.Even if              D.As if

Ann has been most helpful to me;　　　　I don’t know what I should have done without her.

A.above all              B.on the contrary              C.on the whole              D.in fact

Due to the fact that neither side would　　　　, the negotiation broke down in the end.

A.take in              B.bring in              C.give in              D.cut in

He said it was not right for one man to receive so much public honor, although he received　　　　.

A.neither              B.none              C.either              D.both

With the use of high technology introduced, the average production of this company is　　　　increasing.

A.basically              B.roughly              C.steadily              D.partially

To my surprise, he jumped at the offer, though it did not seem very　　　　to me.

A.familiar              B.appreciable              C.necessary              D.attractive

Though they are close friends, they often have　　　　as to who is their favorite football star.

A.compromises              B.conflicts              C.prejudices              D.agreements

If people want to　　　　their goals and dreams, they have to be willing to pay the price.

A.accomplish              B.set              C.acquire              D.attempt

The second game of the series had ended in a 3-3 tie after ten rounds when the game was called off　　　　darkness.

A.by means of              B.in return for              C.in favor of              D.on account of

If the gasoline becomes less and less in the few years　　　　, it will become a heated topic all over the world.

A.coming              B.having come              C.to come              D.to be coming

The naughty boy hid himself behind the door,　　　　he rushed out to scare the teacher in the class.

A.which              B.from where              C.from which              D.where

—Challenging as the task is, I’d like to undertake it.

—　　　　. After all, it’s a chance for you to promote your ability.

A.Good for you              B.Take it easy

C.You bet              D.You must be kidding

It was the final week of the term, and as usual, I was stressed. I couldn’t　21　; my mind was full of　22　. I was trying to concentrate, but failed. I had problems sleeping and was　23　all the time. When I started to have terrible headaches, my mom　24　to take me to the hospital.

We sat down to wait　25　in the waiting room. When my name was finally　26　, a pain in my chest was almost killing me. Then, a nurse took me to the　27　room.

First my heart rate was checked. The doctor didn’t seem happy with　28　he found. His serious face made me even more nervous. He told me my heartbeat was　29　and was the cause of the pain in my　30　just now in the waiting room. I was feeling as if the room lacked enough oxygen. I was breathing with　31　.

The doctor was　32　I had a heart disease. However, after some tests, he ruled out the　33　of the heart disease. He told me I was most likely having episodic acute stress(间歇性急性应激). I didn’t even know what that　34　. He explained that it was my body’s　35　to my exhausting work schedule. He added that I was　36　pushing my body too hard, and it had already　37　its ability to cope. Stress became a threat to both my physical and emotional health. The doctor gaveme some medicine and put me on a(n)　38　program. I was supposed to avoid stress and give myself time to relax.

Now, I have learned not to　39　anymore during an examination. Life is　40　, and stress is just something we make up to make our lives more difficult. I learn a lesson from this: we should learn to slow down.

21．A.lie down              B.calm down              C.get down              D.break down

22．A.memories              B.ideas              C.surprises              D.worries

23．A.doubtful              B.tired              C.cheerful              D.puzzled

24．A.decided              B.managed              C.tried              D.promised

25．A.hopefully              B.patiently              C.anxiously              D.politely

26．A.mentioned              B.recommended              C.registered              D.called

27．A.operation              B.examination              C.medicine              D.rest

28．A.that              B.which              C.what              D.when

29．A.irregular              B.normal              C.steady              D.painful

30．A.back              B.head              C.leg              D.chest

31．A.concern              B.difficulty              C.care              D.ease

32．A.aware              B.confident              C.suspicious              D.certain

33．A.possibility              B.effect              C.danger              D.identity

34．A.proved              B.expressed              C.indicated              D.meant

35．A.contribution              B.reaction              C.access              D.approach

36．A.still              B.even              C.just              D.ever

37．A.lost              B.avoided              C.overcome              D.practiced

38．A.volunteer              B.recovery              C.research              D.education

39．A.complain              B.cheat              C.escape              D.panic

40．A.wonderful              B.tough              C.smooth              D.sweet

Some students who took the International English Language Testing System(IELTS) exam in August and September, 2015 have had their results"withheld (隐瞒)permanently", sending a strong signal that the examiners intend to stamp out cheating, some senior language tutors said.

Yang Yuting, chief language training tutor at Amber Education, an overseas education consulting agency, said there have been a few cases in which candidates’ IELTS results were canceled in recent years, leaving the students with no qualification but this is the first time he has heard that results, including those of some of his students, were"withheld permanently", meaning IELTS will not give the students their results, nor will they give them to others.

Wang Xin, a senior student at the Communication University of China in Beijing, took an IELTS test on August 1 and the results were due within 10 working days. But she was then informed that her results were undergoing routinechecks. Soon after that, she received an e-mail telling her that"a decision has been made to withhold this result permanently"and stating that Wang had"breached (违反)IELTS test rules and regulations".

A number of students who took the test during the past two months in cities including Nanjing, Changsha and Guangzhou, have had the same experience. Many test takers said they were confused because they didn’t know how they had breached the rules and regulations.

IELTS authorities said in an e-mail toChinaDailythat IELTS takes the responsibility of providing test results very seriously. Results are only withheld in cases where there is strong evidence to suggest that the candidates have not observed IELTS regulations."In these cases, we are unable to guarantee that their result is a true reflection of their English language skills,"they said in the e-mail, although they gave no figures of how many students were involved."We regret any inconvenience this may cause, but these measures are essential to protect the value of the results for more than 2.5 million test takers every year. Hundreds of thousands of people take IELTS in China every year and the number of results which are permanently withheld is a tiny proportion(比例),"they said.

Hu Min, president of New Channel International Education Group, an English-language tutorial agency in China, said a major cause of results being withheld might be an extreme imbalance in performance levels in the four sections of the test."For example, if a student scores very high in the reading and listening sections while performing poorly in writing and speaking, IELTS authorities may suspect that the test taker has memorized the reading and listening questions — a practice that is very popular among Chinese test takers,"he said."IELTS authorities discourage such a practice and would determine that the scores can’t reflect the real English level if test takers do so."

41．Why is Yang Yuting mentioned in Paragraph 2?

A.To stress the importance of IELTS.

B.To emphasize the reliability of the news.

C.To compare the levels of different test takers.

D.To show the high quality service of his agency.

42．Students whose results were withheld were　　　.

A.surprised at the news

B.to take a make-up test

C.informed of the reasons by letter

D.aware of the reasons in their own heart

43．According to Paragraph 5, IELTS authorities　　　.

A.canceled the results once getting any evidence

B.keep a record of how many results were canceled

C.acknowledge that only a few results were canceled

D.canceled results of test takers from several Asian countries

44．What can we know about IELTS results?

A.They are announced through an e-mail.

B.All results will be rechecked by examiners.

C.They are announced in at least ten days.

D.The results include scores of four different parts.

45．What’s the attitude of IELTS authorities towards those with an extremely imbalanced performance in the test?

A.Supportive.              B.Forgiving.              C.Skeptical.              D.Indifferent.

Office chairs are not simply chairs to support one in a seated position. They are specifically designed to promote perfect position while providing excellent comfort for you while you are spending time in your office. Now they come in a wide array of styles, each of which is made for a particular function in a workplace. It is therefore, advisable to buy chairs that support the neck, head, shoulders and back. If you’re working for long hours, there are quite a few types of chairs that you can get in an office environment.

These are the most common chairs in offices. Task chairs are very basic in design, and have wheels at the base. The swivel (转椅座架) allows the chair to turn in all directions. These are a good option in offices where they have to be used by a number of people. You can easily adjust the height of the chair to match the comfort level and convenience of different people. This is what makes these chairs highly popular in the office environment, and the fact that they are reasonably cheaper only adds to their appeal.

Executive chairs can also swivel, and have wheels attached to the base. However, they have a higher backrest with the extra padding (衬垫) on the seat. Another feature is the presence of padding on the armrest. Also, these chairs allow you to adjust the angle of the backrest according to your comfort.The additional featuremakes the executive chair more expensive than the other types. These chairs are used in an environment where only top executives work.

Guest chairs are meant for guests and visitors who come to the office for a short period. Guest chairs offer no flexibility and do not come with adjustable features. Also, these chairs are not mobile, as they do not have wheels attached to the base. Also known as reception chairs, they are made of hard plastic, and are available in a host of color1s and fashionable designs.

Also known as boardroom chairs, conference chairs are meant for use in conference rooms during meetings. Even though these chairs are not meant to be sat in for long hours, they have to be comfortable for long meetings sometimes. Conference chairs are designed to offer comfort, but lack the mobility and adjustment settings.

Stacking (堆起来) chairs can be easily stacked on top of one another, which makes it easier to store these chairs in a smaller space. These chairs are usually made of hard plastic. They come in a host of attractive color1s and are really flexible, for they can be used for multiple purposes. In an office environment, they are specifically used in the cafeteria or canteen. These chairs do not have wheels, but are fairly mobile due to their light weight.

With the growing number of desk jobs, sitting in an office for long hours has become inevitable, and therefore a right chair in the workplace can make a person love his/her workstation, which will automatically lead to increased productivity and profits.

46．Task chairs are common in the office because they are　　　　.

A.cheap and changeable              B.light and fashionable

C.adjustable and color1ful              D.comfortable and flexible

47．What does the underlined part"The additional feature"refer to?

A.Having a higher backrest.

B.Having padding on the seat.

C.The adjustable angle of the backrest.

D.The presence of padding on the armrest.

48．What do guest chairs and stacking chairs have in common?

A.Both of them can be easily stored.

B.Both of them are made of hard plastic.

C.Neither of them is mobile and flexible.

D.Neither of them is designed for the cafeteria.

49．Which of the following are comfortable to sit in without mobility and flexibility?

A.Task chairs.              B.Stacking chairs.

C.Conference chairs.              D.Reception chairs.

Have you thought about what you want people to say about you after you’re gone? Can you hear the voice saying,"He was a great man."or"She really will be missed."What else do they say?

One of the phenomena of life is to engage in a work that will last long after death. Isn’t that a lot like investing all your money so that future generations can get interest on it? Perhaps, yet if you look deep in your own heart, you’ll find something drives you to make this kind of contribution — something drives every human being to find a purpose that lives on after death.

Do you hope to memorialize your name? Have a name that is whispered with reverent awe? Do you hope to have your face carved upon 50 feet of granite rock(花岗岩)? Is the answer really that simple? Is the purpose of lifetime contribution an ego-driven desire for a mortal(凡人的) being to have an immortal name or is it something more?

A child alive today will die tomorrow. A baby that has the potential to be the next Einstein will die from complications at birth.The circumstances of life are not set in stone. We are not all meant to live life through to old age. We’ve grown to perceive life as a full cycle with a certain number of years in between. If all of those years aren’t lived out, it’s a tragedy. A tragedy comes about because a human’s potential has never been realized. A tragedy comes about because a spark was snuffed out before it ever became a flame.

By virtue of inhabiting a body we accept these risks. We expose our mortal flesh to the laws of the physical environment around us. The trade-off isn’t so bad when you think about it. The problem comes when we construct mortal fantasies of what life should be like. When life doesn’t conform to our fantasy we grow upset, frustrated, or depressed.

We are alive; let us live. We have the ability to experience; let us experience. We have the ability to learn; let us learn. The meaning of life can be grasped in a moment. A moment so brief that it often evades our perception.

What meaning stands behind the dramatic unfolding of life? What single truth can we grasp and hang onto for dear life when all other truths around us seem to fade with time?

These moments are strung together in a series we call events. These events are strung together in a series we call life. When we seize the moment and bend it to our will, a will driven by the spirit deep inside us, then we have discovered the meaning of life, a meaning for us that shall go on long after we depart this Earth.

50．Why are people devoted to a career lasting long even after their death?

A.Because they want to achieve more.

B.Because they want to benefit their generations.

C.Because they want to find the meaning of their life.

D.Because they want to make others satisfied with them.

51．What does the underlined part in Paragraph 4 mean?

A.Life is always changeable.              B.Life is always invisible.

C.Life is always predictable.              D.Life is always reliable.

52．The author thinks the risks in our life are　　　.

A.frustrating              B.worthwhile              C.dangerous              D.challenging

53．What can we learn about wills according to the last paragraph?

A.Events drive us to explore our wills.

B.Events are made up of wills of our life.

C.Moments are realized by spirit and wills.

D.We should live our lives according to our will.

54．What does the author mainly want to convey in the passage?

A.People tend to live longer at the present.

B.The meaning of life exists in moments.

C.Everyone should participate in events.

D.We should be remembered after death.

Vanatsaya Viseskul, a sweet-voiced, round-faced 16-year-old Thai singer, whose name, at the moment, is inextricably linked with the late Teresa Teng, a singer from Taiwan whose love songs gained her wide fame across Asia, sat on a chair in a dressing room of a theater in Beijing.

Viseskul was preparing for her performance at a gala(演出) by China Oriental Performing Arts Group, one of the country’s most prestigious performing arts groups, which has official support. It was beyond doubt that she was expecting that her debut for this great group would be a success for her career.

Titled Oriental Love, the gala, which was staged from Dec. 14 to 17 at Mei Lanfang Grand Theater, showcased music and dances from more than 10 countries. Viseskul, representing Thailand, performedTheMoonRepresentsMyHeart, one of Teng’s most famous ballads, which is also one of the favorite songs of the young Thai singer. The romance conveyed by this famous song has been attracting millions of people who have ever heard it and it will by no means be forgotten by them.

It is Viseskul’s first public performance after participating in the popular reality TV show, the fourth season ofTheVoiceofChina, which was aired by Zhejiang Satellite TV from July to October. In this program Viseskul began to be known by the Chinese audience and they were amazed at the similarity of her appearance to that of Teng.

During the show, sheperformed Teng’s popular hits. Thanks to her voice, singing style as well as her image, which resembles the legendary Teng, Viseskul gained overnight fame, though she didn’t win the competition at last.

However, it seemed that her life did become different after the reality show. With nearly 100,000 followers on her Sina Weibo account, Viseskul was recognized by the Ministry of Tourism and Sports of the Kingdom of Thailand and the Tourism Authority of Thailand for her contribution to promoting a positive image of Thailand in China at the competition.

Viseskul talks slowly and softly in fluent Chinese. It’s easy to forget that she is just 16 because of her smile and calmness on and off the stage.

Born in a small village of Kamphaeng Phet, Viseskul was fond of singing from the time she was 3. At 7, she listened to Teng’s songs for the first time after her parents traveled back from Hong Kong, bringing home the CDs of the singer. You can hardly imagine her enthusiasm about them when spotting and listening to them.

"The moment I listened to her songs, I felt so familiar. Though I couldn’t speak any Chinese, I learned the songs fast. Since then, I hoped to visit China and become a singer,"she says, adding that she likes Chinese songs, especially those from the 1970s and 1980s. Many of her friends and s showed great puzzlement and they just couldn’t make out why she was so crazy about Chinese music.

In 2014, Viseskul was admitted into the affiliated high school of the China Conservatory of Music. Now, she is studying at an international school in Beijing, focusing on learning Chinese. She also has other plans, such as furthering her studies in Japan or South Korea. However challenging it may be for her to become a superstar, she is determined to carry on regardless of any obstacles she may encounter in the future.

55．From the first two paragraphs we learn that China Oriental Performing Arts Group　　　.

A.often holds galas performed by foreign stars

B.is acknowledged and approved by the government

C.holds singing competitions for global participants

D.usually holds performances overseas on behalf of China

56．According to the passage, what can we know about Viseskul?

A.She could perform at the gala thanks to her school’s strong recommendation.

B.She became famous for she was much like Teng in terms of music and image.

C.She attended Teng’s concert which was held in Thailand many years ago.

D.She has performed in China Oriental Performing Arts Group before.

57．How does Viseskul most likely find her performance inTheVoiceofChina?

A.Disappointing.              B.Unsuccessful.              C.Rewarding.              D.Meaningless.

58．When did Viseskul begin to show her interest in Chinese music?

A.When her parents brought back home some CDs.

B.When she first had the chance to listen to music.

C.When she became a member of a music group.

D.When people found she was much like Teng.

59．Which of the following does the writer most probably agree on?

A.Viseskul is bound to become a superstar in music in China.

B.It’s nearly an impossible task for Viseskul to be as famous as Teng.

C.There’s much difficulty for Viseskul to show her potential in China.

D.There is still a long way for Viseskul to go before she really shines.

60．What’s the best title of the passage?

A.A famous music program —TheVoiceofChina

B.Viseskul’s success in becoming a music star

C.A popular music group including Viseskul

D.A small Teng from Thailand — Viseskul