Section B-|||-Directions:In this section,you will hear two long conversations.At the end of each conversation,you wil-|||-hear four questions.Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear c-|||-question,you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A),B),C)and D).Then mark-|||-the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.-|||-Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.-|||-8.A)She got a well-paying job in a bank. C)She received her first monthly salary.-|||-B)She received a bonus unexpectedly. D)She got a pay raise for her performance.-|||-9.A)Several years ago. C)Right after graduation.-|||-B)Two decades ago. D)Just last month.-|||-10.A)He sent a small check to his parents. C)He immediately deposited it in a bank.-|||-B)He took a few of his friends to a gym. D)He treated his parents to a nice meal.-|||-11.A)Buy some professional clothes C)Join her colleagues for gym exercise.-|||-B)Budget her salary carefully. D)Visit her former university campus.-|||-Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.-|||-12.A)He has a difficult decision to make. C)He has just quarreled with his girlfriend.-|||-B)He has been overworked recently. D)He has just too many things to attend to.-|||-13.A)Give priority to things more urgent. C)Think twice before making the decision.-|||-B)Turn to his girlfriend for assistance. D)Seek advice from his family and advisor.-|||-14.A)His parents and advisor have different opinions.-|||-B)He is not particularly keen on the job offered.-|||-C)He lacks the money for his doctoral program.-|||-D)His girlfriend does not support his decision.-|||-15.A)They need time to make preparations. C)They haven`t started their careers yet.-|||-B)They need to save enough money for it. D)They haven`t won their parents`approval.Section B Directions: In this section,you will hear two long conversations.At the end of each conversation,you wil hear four questions. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once.After you hear c question,you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A),B), C)and D). Then marl the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard. 8.A) She got a well-paying job in a bank. C) She received her first monthly salary. B) She received a bonus unexpectedly. D) She got a pay raise for her performance. 9.A) Several years ago. C) Right after graduation. B) Two decades ago. D)Just last month. 10.A) He sent a small check to his parents. C) He immediately deposited it in a bank. B) He took a few of his friends to a gym. D)He treated his parents to a nice meal. 11.A) Buy some professional clothes. C) Join her colleagues for gym exercise. B)Budget her salary carefully. D)Visit her former university campus. Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard. 12.A) He has a difficult decision to make. C) He has just quarreled with his girlfriend. B) He has been overworked recently. D)He has just too many things to attend to. 13.A) Give priority to things more urgent. C)Think twice before making the decision. B) Turn to his girlfriend for assistance. D) Seek advice from his family and advisor. 14.A) His parents and advisor have different opinions. B)He is not particularly keen on the job offered. C)He lacks the money for his doctoral program. D)His girlfriend does not support his decision. 15.A) They need time to make preparations.C)They haven't started their careers yet. B) They need to save enough money for it. D)They haven't won their parents' approval.

BThe rise of the Internet has been one of the most transformative developments in human history, comparable in impact to the invention of the printing press and the telegraph. Over two billion people worldwide now have access to vastly more information than ever before, and can communicate with each other instantly, often using Web-connected mobile devices they carry everywhere. But the Internet's tremendous impacts have only just begun."Mass adoption of the Internet is driving one of the most exciting social, cultural, and political transformations in history, and unlike earlier periods of change, this time the effects are fully global, " Schmidt and Cohen write in their new book The New Digital Age.Perhaps the most profound changes will come when the five billion people worldwide who currently lack Internet access get online. The authors do an excellent job of examining the implications of the Internet revolution for individuals, governments, and institutions like the news media. But if the book has one major shortcoming, it's that authors don't spend enough time applying a critical eye to the role of Internet businesses in these changes.In their book, the authors provide the most authoritative volume to date that describes — and more importantly predicts — how the Internet will shape our lives in the coming decades. They paint a picture of a world in which individuals, companies, institutions, and governments must deal with two realities, one physical, and one virtual.At the core of the book is the idea that "technology is neutral, but people aren't." By using this concept as a starting point, the authors aim to move beyond the now familiar optimist vs. pessimist point of view that has characterized many recent debates about whether the rise of the Internet will ultimately be good or bad for society. In an interview with TIME earlier this week, Cohen said although he and his co-author are optimistic about many aspects of the Internet, they're also realistic about the risks and dangers that lie ahead when the next five billion people come online, particularly with respect to personal privacy and state supervision.How do Schmidt and Cohen describe the effects of the Internet? A.They are immeasurable.B.They are worldwide.C.They are unpredictable.D.They are profound.In what respect is the book The New Digital Age considered inadequate? A.It fails to recognize the impact of the Internet technology.B.It fails to look into the social implications of the Internet.C.It lacks an objective evaluation of the role of Internet businesses.D.It does not address the technical aspects of Internet communication.What will the future be like when everybody gets online? A.People will be dealing with two different realities.B.People will have equal access to information.C.People don't have to travel to see the world.D.People don't have to communicate face to face.What does the passage say about the authors of The New Digital Age? A.They leave many questions unanswered concerning the Internet.B.They are optimistic about the future of the Internet revolution.C.They have explored the unknown territories of the virtual world.D.They don't take sides in analyzing the effects of the Internet.

To improve your writing skills, you'd better ______ a diary in English every day.A. keepB. to keepC. keepingD. kept

Complete each sentence with a proper adjective in the box.tangible lavish optimal inclusive intuitive detrimental1. The research shows that there's really nothing more _______ in life than a prolonged period of unemployment.2. It took courage for them to invest money in the pursuits, for there wasn't an immediate, _______ return on their investment.3. The evening was a _______ affair with glorious food and an endless supply of champagne.

1.There are various ______open to you . 2.There must be some form of external ______of the data . 3.You should be ___of yourself for telling such lies .4.The ____teaching methods include letting the children decide what to study.5. Success in the talks will ____his reputation as an international statesman.6.We'll send you a copy as soon as it becomes __.7.Drawing and singing were almong her many ___.8.A ( n ) ____computer system is an open door to criminals .9.The conference will address the broad issues _____with e - commerce .10.We need to ensure a smooth ____between the old system and the new one.

It seems that women are now more attracted to the convenience of online shopping than they used to be。A. 现在看来，利用网络购物的女性与过去相比，人数越来越多。B. 看起来网上购物更加容易了，现在比过去更能吸引现代女性。C. 现代的妇女与传统的妇女比较起来，似乎更加喜欢网络购物。D. 看起来，如今的妇女比起过去更加为网络购物的便捷所吸引。

A friend of mine is a department manager at a large company. His secretary requested a 10% salary raise.The problem was that 10% was a large raise compared to the 5% other employees had received. Was there a win-win (双赢) way out of this problem?As they looked at the possibilities, several ideas appeared. The company starts work at 8 am and closes at 5 pm. The manager learned that his secretary got caught in heavy traffic every evening on the way home. They agreed to have her work from 7:30 am to 4:30 pm. This saved her at least 20-25 minutes driving time, a benefit to her at little or no loss to the company.They then studied her job in detail. Before long they jointly developed a new idea which gave her more responsibilities, and, at the same time, more interesting work.Both parties benefited form the changed arrangement of work. The raise itself was then discussed. A decision was made by agreeing on a 6% raise for three months and then an additional 2% later if the new responsibilities were properly performed.(1) (单选题)What was the department secretary’s request?A. better work environment.B.A change of job position.C.A challenging task.D.A salary raise.(2) (单选题)The salary raise for the other employees was__________.A. 2 percentB.5 percentC.6 percentD.10 percent(3) (单选题)According to the passage, to achieve a win-win result the company agreed to_________.A.give the secretary fewer responsibilitiesB.allow the secretary to work from homeC.change the secretary’s work timeD.reduce the secretary’s work load(4) (单选题) According to the last paragraph, the secretary may have an additional 2% salary raise if_____.A.she can perform her new responsibilitiesB.the company offers her a higher positionC.she agrees to change her work scheduleD.the company makes more profits(5) (单选题)Who will benefit from the new arrangement of work?A.ll the employees in the company.B.The company and the secretary.C.The company only. D.The secretary herself.

express | idea opinion yourselfshow |approval respect improvement1.I think people make art because sometimes words are not enough for them to1______ and feelings properly.2.If you want to2______ for something someone says on social media, you can send them a thumbs-up emoji.3.Many cultures teach that it is important to3______ to your elders.4.It is not always appropriate to4______ about other people's personal lives, especially if you are not close friends.5.After taking classes for just several days, he starts to5______ in painting techniques.6.Writing music is a great way to6______ and show off your creativity to others.

我可以与我深深尊敬和钦佩的人一起工作，同时也可以从事我热爱的活动。(be passionate about)I get to work with people I deeply respect and admire while also engaging in activitiesI ____

Add the prefix "un-"to the words given below.Then complete the sentences with the words thus formed.limited satisfying conditional reasonably certainty（1）Our Mother Nature gives us             love by providing us with air，water，food and wonderful landscape.（2）Unlike on the Earth，technology in the space station allows for almost             power from the sun.（3）Many people lost their homes in the flood，and they felt their lives were filled with             .（4）To have sustainable development，we should never use forest resources             .（5）After the disaster，life in this remote village was too             ，because there were limited medical care services.