阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项。A woman who had been diagnosed with cancer had been given 3 months to live.So she told her pastor which songs she wanted sung at the service,what scriptures she would like read,and what she wanted to be wearing.The woman also told her pastor that she wanted to be buried with her favorite bible.“There’s one more thing.” she said excitedly.“I want to be buried with a fork in my right hand.” The pastor stood looking at the woman not knowing quite what to say.The woman explained,“In all my years of attending church socials and functions where food was involved;my favorite part was when whoever was clearing away the dishes of the main course would lean over and say ‘you can keep your fork’. It was my favorite part because I knew that something better was coming.So I just want people to see me there in that casket with a fork in my hand and I want them to wonder ‘What’s with the fork?’ Then I want you to tell them,‘Something better is coming,so keep your fork too.’” The pastor’s eyes were welled up with tears of joy as he hugged the woman goodbye.He knew this would be one of the last times he would see her before her death.But he also knew that the woman had a better grasp of heaven than he did.She knew that something better was coming.At the funeral the pastor told the people how he could not stop thinking about the fork and told them that they probably would not be able to stop thinking about it either.So the next time you reach down for your fork,let it remind you so gently that there is something better coming.Keep your fork.The best is yet to come.56.Why did the woman have a talk with the pastor?Because ________.A.she wouldn’t like to dieB.she was anxious about deathC.she wanted to discuss certain aspects of her final deathD.she begged him to help her to get rid of her illness57.When hearing the woman’s last wish,the pastor felt ________.A.shocked B.excitedC.entertained D.amazed58.Someone says to you “Keep your fork”,which suggests ________.A.the main course will be servedB.your favorite is comingC.the service will begin soonD.the service will be finished at once59.Why was the pastor so pleased when he heard her expression?Because________.A.he understood the woman betterB.he realized she has understood death completelyC.the woman didn’t ask for too muchD.he could carry out her last wishesBBefore you can communicate with others,you must learn to communicate with yourself.Discover your own thoughts and feelings.Put what you think and feel into words,say, write a composition or a letter.You can then send your ideas and feelings to others.Sometimes writing a song or a poem can help you do this.Are you pleased that your father had offered to take you out for a holiday?Express your thankfulness to him by giving him a hug.Do you feel proud because a friend of yours won in a game?Share your pride by telling him how much you are proud of him.These are good feelings that you would like to share with others.Learning to express bad feelings is important,too.For example,you and your friend have disagreement on a certain point.You feel very unhappy about it.It’s wise to tell your friend what you think about the matter and tell him that it’s important that you two should reach an agreement because you need the support from a friend like him.If you have too many unexpressed feelings,they can affect both your physical and mental health.60.Which of the following statements is NOT true?A.Learn to communicate with yourself first.B.Share with your friends both your happiness and sadness.C.We should avoid expressing bad feelings.D.Don’t forget to say thanks to your parents when they’ve done something for you.61.What feelings are bad for your health?A.Good. B.Unexpressed.C.No. D.Expressed.62.How can people communicate with each other?A.With feelings.B.Through symbols.C.Through thoughts.D.With hands.63.What can you tell from a handshake?A.Sharing pride.B.It’s a symbol of friendship.C.Showing winning in the game.D.Expressing thankfulness.CHaving friends may well keep you healthier and help you deal with stress better.Some studies show that people with close friends have a greater ability to fight disease than people who are alone.Make friendship a priority.Find the time to be with friends even if it means letting the lawn go unmoved or the dishes unwashed for a while.When you can’t get together, use the phone to keep in touch.Open up to close friends. Maintaining a deep friendship requires a level of “heartfelt” intimacy (亲密).Don’t be afraid to express your inner fears and disappointments. Listen to your friends when they have problems,but offer advice only when it’s wanted. Help raise friends’self-esteem when they are shaken by a job loss, or other such events.Have different friends for different activities, such as going to the movies,singing in a choir,and joining in a bowling league.Don’t wait for a friend to ask a favor. When a friend has the flu,offer to go to the store or drive his or her children to their after-school activities.Never take a friendship for granted. Like a good marriage,friendship needs care and patience.Become a joiner. Find a group that matches your interests.Talk to strangers. Conversations started in museums, laundry rooms,or bookstores can lead to firm friendship.Enroll in an adult-education course. A classroom is an ideal place to meet others with similar interests.64.People with close friends have a________ ability to fight disease than people who are alone.A.less B.greaterC.poorer D.little65.According to the passage,you’d better offer advice to your friends________.A.at any momentB.only when they are happyC.only when they want itD.only when you are glad66.What we should do to have friends according to the author?A.Make friendship a priority.B.Open up to close friends.C.Never take a friendship for granted.D.All the above.67.Which of the statements is TRUE according to the passage?A.You should have different friends for the same activities.B.You should wait for a friend to ask a favor.C.You should avoid talking with strangers in museums,laundry rooms,or bookstores.D.You should never take a friendship for granted.DHow do you address (称呼) people in English when you want to talk to them? The following may be some simple rules the beginners should follow.1.When talking to a stranger,there is often no special form of address in English. Usually,if you want to catch the attention of a stranger, it is necessary to use such a phrase as “Excuse me”.2.In British English “Sir”and “Madam”are considered to be too formal (正式的)for most situations. They are used mostly to address customers (顾客) in shops or restaurants. While in American English “Sir” and “Madam”are not so formal and are commonly used between strangers, especially with old people whose names you don’t know.3.When you talk to some people you know,you can use their names.If you are friends, use their first names;if your relationship is more formal, use “Mr.”, “Mrs.”, “Ms.”, etc. before their family names.4.There are many other forms of address which can be used between friends and strangers.However,many of these are limited in use. For example,“pal” and “mate” can be used between strangers,but are usually only used by men talking to other men.68.According to the passage,“Excuse me” is mainly used to ________.A.address a person you don’t knowB.apologize to othersC.catch the attention of a strangerD.suggest good manners69.If John Smith is your best friend,according to the passage you should often call him ________.A.John B.SmithC.Mr. John D.Mr. Smith70.Which of the following is NOT true?A.“Sir” and “Madam”are used more often in America than in England.B.People often use“Mr.”“Mrs.”or “Ms.”before the first names of those people who they don’t know very well.C.“Pal” and “mate” are usually only used among men.D.While addressing friends,people just use their first names. 第二节(共5小题;每小题2分,满分10分)根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Remembering names is an important social skill. Here are some ways to master it.● Recite and repeat in conversation. When you hear a person’s name, repeat it.__71__You could also repeat the name in a way that does not sound forced or artificial.● Ask the other person to recite and repeat.__72__After you’ve been introduced to someone, ask that person to spell the name and pronounce it correctly for you. Most people will be pleased by the effort you’re making to learn their names.●__73__Admitting that you can’t remember someone’s name can actually make people relaxed. Most of them will feel sympathy (同情) if you say, “I’m working to remember names better. Yours is right on the tip of my tongue. What is it again?”● Use associations (联想).__74__For example, you could make a mental note“Vicki Cheng—tall, black hair.” To reinforce (强迫) your associations, write them on a small card as soon as possible.● Limit the number of new names you learn at one time. When meeting a group of people, concentrate (全神贯注) on remembering just two or three names. __75__Few of the people in mass introductions expect you to remember their names. Another way is to limit yourself to learning just first names. Last names can come later.A. Admit you don’t know.B. Recite and repeat names.C. Free yourself from remembering everyone.D. You can let other people help you remember their names.E. If you can’t remember someone’s name, you may tell him the truth.F. Immediately say it to yourself several times without moving your lips.G. Link each person you meet with one thing you find interesting or unusual.
阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项。
A woman who had been diagnosed with cancer had been given 3 months to live.So she told her pastor which songs she wanted sung at the service,what scriptures she would like read,and what she wanted to be wearing.The woman also told her pastor that she wanted to be buried with her favorite bible.
“There’s one more thing.” she said excitedly.
“I want to be buried with a fork in my right hand.”
The pastor stood looking at the woman not knowing quite what to say.
The woman explained,“In all my years of attending church socials and functions where food was involved;my favorite part was when whoever was clearing away the dishes of the main course would lean over and say ‘you can keep your fork’. It was my favorite part because I knew that something better was coming.So I just want people to see me there in that casket with a fork in my hand and I want them to wonder ‘What’s with the fork?’ Then I want you to tell them,‘Something better is coming,so keep your fork too.’”
The pastor’s eyes were welled up with tears of joy as he hugged the woman goodbye.He knew this would be one of the last times he would see her before her death.But he also knew that the woman had a better grasp of heaven than he did.She knew that something better was coming.
At the funeral the pastor told the people how he could not stop thinking about the fork and told them that they probably would not be able to stop thinking about it either.
So the next time you reach down for your fork,let it remind you so gently that there is something better coming.
Keep your fork.The best is yet to come.
56.Why did the woman have a talk with the pastor?Because ________.
A.she wouldn’t like to die
B.she was anxious about death
C.she wanted to discuss certain aspects of her final death
D.she begged him to help her to get rid of her illness
57.When hearing the woman’s last wish,the pastor felt ________.
A.shocked B.excited
C.entertained D.amazed
58.Someone says to you “Keep your fork”,which suggests ________.
A.the main course will be served
B.your favorite is coming
C.the service will begin soon
D.the service will be finished at once
59.Why was the pastor so pleased when he heard her expression?Because________.
A.he understood the woman better
B.he realized she has understood death completely
C.the woman didn’t ask for too much
D.he could carry out her last wishes
B
Before you can communicate with others,you must learn to communicate with yourself.Discover your own thoughts and feelings.Put what you think and feel into words,say, write a composition or a letter.You can then send your ideas and feelings to others.Sometimes writing a song or a poem can help you do this.
Are you pleased that your father had offered to take you out for a holiday?Express your thankfulness to him by giving him a hug.Do you feel proud because a friend of yours won in a game?Share your pride by telling him how much you are proud of him.These are good feelings that you would like to share with others.
Learning to express bad feelings is important,too.For example,you and your friend have disagreement on a certain point.You feel very unhappy about it.It’s wise to tell your friend what you think about the matter and tell him that it’s important that you two should reach an agreement because you need the support from a friend like him.If you have too many unexpressed feelings,they can affect both your physical and mental health.
60.Which of the following statements is NOT true?
A.Learn to communicate with yourself first.
B.Share with your friends both your happiness and sadness.
C.We should avoid expressing bad feelings.
D.Don’t forget to say thanks to your parents when they’ve done something for you.
61.What feelings are bad for your health?
A.Good. B.Unexpressed.
C.No. D.Expressed.
62.How can people communicate with each other?
A.With feelings.
B.Through symbols.
C.Through thoughts.
D.With hands.
63.What can you tell from a handshake?
A.Sharing pride.
B.It’s a symbol of friendship.
C.Showing winning in the game.
D.Expressing thankfulness.
C
Having friends may well keep you healthier and help you deal with stress better.Some studies show that people with close friends have a greater ability to fight disease than people who are alone.
Make friendship a priority.Find the time to be with friends even if it means letting the lawn go unmoved or the dishes unwashed for a while.When you can’t get together, use the phone to keep in touch.
Open up to close friends. Maintaining a deep friendship requires a level of “heartfelt” intimacy (亲密).Don’t be afraid to express your inner fears and disappointments. Listen to your friends when they have problems,but offer advice only when it’s wanted. Help raise friends’self-esteem when they are shaken by a job loss, or other such events.
Have different friends for different activities, such as going to the movies,singing in a choir,and joining in a bowling league.
Don’t wait for a friend to ask a favor. When a friend has the flu,offer to go to the store or drive his or her children to their after-school activities.
Never take a friendship for granted. Like a good marriage,friendship needs care and patience.Become a joiner. Find a group that matches your interests.
Talk to strangers. Conversations started in museums, laundry rooms,or bookstores can lead to firm friendship.
Enroll in an adult-education course. A classroom is an ideal place to meet others with similar interests.
64.People with close friends have a________ ability to fight disease than people who are alone.
A.less B.greater
C.poorer D.little
65.According to the passage,you’d better offer advice to your friends________.
A.at any moment
B.only when they are happy
C.only when they want it
D.only when you are glad
66.What we should do to have friends according to the author?
A.Make friendship a priority.
B.Open up to close friends.
C.Never take a friendship for granted.
D.All the above.
67.Which of the statements is TRUE according to the passage?
A.You should have different friends for the same activities.
B.You should wait for a friend to ask a favor.
C.You should avoid talking with strangers in museums,laundry rooms,or bookstores.
D.You should never take a friendship for granted.
D
How do you address (称呼) people in English when you want to talk to them? The following may be some simple rules the beginners should follow.
1.When talking to a stranger,there is often no special form of address in English. Usually,if you want to catch the attention of a stranger, it is necessary to use such a phrase as “Excuse me”.
2.In British English “Sir”and “Madam”are considered to be too formal (正式的)for most situations. They are used mostly to address customers (顾客) in shops or restaurants. While in American English “Sir” and “Madam”are not so formal and are commonly used between strangers, especially with old people whose names you don’t know.
3.When you talk to some people you know,you can use their names.If you are friends, use their first names;if your relationship is more formal, use “Mr.”, “Mrs.”, “Ms.”, etc. before their family names.
4.There are many other forms of address which can be used between friends and strangers.However,many of these are limited in use. For example,“pal” and “mate” can be used between strangers,but are usually only used by men talking to other men.
68.According to the passage,“Excuse me” is mainly used to ________.
A.address a person you don’t know
B.apologize to others
C.catch the attention of a stranger
D.suggest good manners
69.If John Smith is your best friend,according to the passage you should often call him ________.
A.John B.Smith
C.Mr. John D.Mr. Smith
70.Which of the following is NOT true?
A.“Sir” and “Madam”are used more often in America than in England.
B.People often use“Mr.”“Mrs.”or “Ms.”before the first names of those people who they don’t know very well.
C.“Pal” and “mate” are usually only used among men.
D.While addressing friends,people just use their first names.
第二节(共5小题;每小题2分,满分10分)
根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Remembering names is an important social skill. Here are some ways to master it.
● Recite and repeat in conversation. When you hear a person’s name, repeat it.__71__You could also repeat the name in a way that does not sound forced or artificial.
● Ask the other person to recite and repeat.__72__After you’ve been introduced to someone, ask that person to spell the name and pronounce it correctly for you. Most people will be pleased by the effort you’re making to learn their names.
●__73__Admitting that you can’t remember someone’s name can actually make people relaxed. Most of them will feel sympathy (同情) if you say, “I’m working to remember names better. Yours is right on the tip of my tongue. What is it again?”
● Use associations (联想).__74__For example, you could make a mental note“Vicki Cheng—tall, black hair.” To reinforce (强迫) your associations, write them on a small card as soon as possible.
● Limit the number of new names you learn at one time. When meeting a group of people, concentrate (全神贯注) on remembering just two or three names. __75__Few of the people in mass introductions expect you to remember their names. Another way is to limit yourself to learning just first names. Last names can come later.
A. Admit you don’t know.
B. Recite and repeat names.
C. Free yourself from remembering everyone.
D. You can let other people help you remember their names.
E. If you can’t remember someone’s name, you may tell him the truth.
F. Immediately say it to yourself several times without moving your lips.
G. Link each person you meet with one thing you find interesting or unusual.
题目解答
答案
56.C [由他们的对话可以看出他们谈及的都是病人的临终遗言及最后的一些愿望。]
57.A [由第四段知选择A。]
58.B [由第五段的第二句话知选择B。]
59.B [由倒数第四段的第三句话知B最佳。]
60.C [由第三段第一、三句可知。]
61.B [文中最后一句话是说“如果有太多不能表达的情绪会影响你的身心健康”。]
62.B [人们互相交流是通过某种符号来进行的。]
63.B [互相握手是友好的一种标志。]
64.B [细节理解题。从第一段第二句可知。]
65.C [分析判断题。由第三段第四句话可知C项正确。]
66.D
67.D [分析判断题。由文章的第四、五、六、七段的内容可判断得知。]
68.C [根据文中第一条第二句可知答案为C。]
69.A [根据文中“ If you are friends,use their first names”可知答案为A。 ]
70.B
71.F 72.D 73.A 74.G 75.C