1、B1 The movement of the train lulled me to sleep.A forced B caused C stoppedA2 He has been my associate in several business enterprises.A.partner B friend C contact personB3 We suspected that he was the murderer even before we were told.A doubtedB believed to be likelyC believed to be unlikely C4 My

2、eyes became accustomed to the dim lighting.A tired of B hurt by C used toB5 The government is planning to extend the railway to the next town.A make it shorter B make it longer C, make it widerC6 Their sympathy was well-meaning but ineffective.A well-spoken B well-thought C. Well-intentionedC7 That

3、young man is always ready to pay compliments to a pretty young lady.A expressions of praise and admirationB expressions of dislike and hatredC expressions of love and affection C8 The result of the first experiment is very promising. A successful B meaningful C hopefulAt the turn of the century, Edw

4、in and Amy Earhartloved their active daughters, Amelia and Muriel.Edwin gave the girls footballs and guns, whileAmy shocked the neighbors by dressing them in gym suitsinstead of skirts.Edwins job caused the family tomove from town to town, and the girls interest in rough sports and shooting rats rai

5、sed eyebrows wherever they went.Amelias parents did not force her to reform as she grew older, even when she wanted to study science andautomobile mechanics. But in 1920, when she went to an air show and returned home determined to learn how to fly,even her broad-minded parents hesitated.They soon g

6、ave in,however,and within month Amelia was flying a plane her mother helped her buy.C I like the exciting rhythms of African drum music.A styleB rhymeC regular repeated pattern of soundsB The blues was first performed by the black people of New Orleans.A the color of the clear skyB a slow, sad style

7、 of musicC a fast, happy style of musicC She rocked the baby to sleep.A forcedB allowedC moved from side to sideB4 He practiced this song on piano for many times, but there is still a mistake in one passage.A a piece of writingB a piece of musicC a narrow wayC5 Many of his finest works belong to the

8、 genre of nature poetry. A fieldB traditionC typeB The scar on her cheek is now barely noticeable.A clearlyB hardlyC almostJazz, the (1)music of the America Negro, firstbecame recognizable as a separate (2)form of music towards the end of the 19th century in New Orleans, a city in the (3)south of th

9、e United States of America.About 1910 dance musicians began using jazz phrasesand today most (4) dance music includes many such phrases. During the last ten years jazz has enjoyed a tremendous revival of (5)interest. The instruments used were trumpets, clarinet, guitar, and drums. In the early days

10、the piano was added and then saxophones andlater still other (6)instruments were introduced into jazzbands. The fundamentals of jazz are: (a) an instrumental style based on the imitation of the human (7)voice .(b) a melodic,style where major and minor keys are often undetermined, (c) a rhythm which

11、has its roots in Africa(d)improvisation,where each musician varies the melody from Performance to performance. B1.Despitealltheirefforts,successremainedelusive.AnotsatisfactoryBdifficulttocatchC notasexpectedA2.Thestormypoliticaleventsofthe1930sprovidedthebackdropforthemovie.AbackgroundBconceptCopin

12、ionB3.Thecropsfailedbecauseofthedrought.B4.AcoldweatherBdryweatherCpoorsoilThisindustrydependsforitssurvivalongovernmentsubsidies.ApoliciesBmoneyCassessmentC5.Sheenteredthepoliticalarenaattheageofonly25followingherfathersfootstep.AorganizationBcareerCfieldA6.Weinstilledtheneedfordisciplineandobedien

13、ceintothenewsoldiers?AputinmindBputintopracticecputinteachingB7.Hisillnessdiminishedhisstrength?AmadeitdisappearBmadesmallerCmadelighterB8.Thecentralgovernmentproposedanewhealthinsurancescheme.AbudgetBplanC.policy Many people listen to the weather forecast on the radio in morning so that they will n

14、ot overdress on warm days or underdress on cold days. Other people do not listen, because weather forecasts are very often (2).incorrect. These people say that weather forecasters are unable even to (3).predict when it will rain, so they probable do not know anything. This shows a (4)misunderstandin

15、g of weather science. Weather scientists have been studying the weather for more than a century. Although some things are (5) unexplained they understand the causes of different of different types of weather. However, they cannot always predict what will (6) happen. For instance they may know that c

16、onditions right for snow However, if the temperature goes (7)up a fewdegrees, or if the wind changes direction just a little, the conditions will not be (8) right for snow anymore. Such small still unpredictable.c1 There was a smile of contentment on the teachers face when he saw the students perfor

17、mance in the speech contest. A irony B confusion C satisfaction A2 He gradually accumulated a large number of books. A collected B appreciated C wrote B3 Many philosophers spend much of their time in contemplation. A debating B thinking C writingB4.A nurse has many duties to fulfill in caring for th

18、e sick. A provide B carry out C develop C 5.There was .compulsion on him to go with her. hie could stay at home if he liked. A requirement B suggestion C force A 6He has been exerting pressure on me to change my mind. A putting B adding C lifting A7.The tired old man craved for water and sleep. A de

19、sired B asked C begged B8 Each person has his unique fingerprints. A interesting B only C special C9 Do you think that these higher-than-average temperatures are attributable to global warming? A responsible for B related to C caused by C10 Vitamins should not be used as a substitute for a healthy d

20、iet. A medicine B ingredient C replacementCross-functional teams are becoming increasingly common in business today. But managing a group made up of (1) staff from other departments as well as your own can be challenging. It is critical to (2)maximize the contribution of each team member. The first

21、step is to make sure that you have a clear understanding of goals and (3 )objectives for the team. Clarify any key points and expectations for the I project. If you are responsible for determining who should (4)participate on the team, consider how each (5) potential member can help you accomplish t

22、he assignments ahead. Keep the team as small as possible while still bringing in all the (6)skill needed to fulfill objectives. The smaller the team, the (7)easier it will be to manage and to keep focused on specific tasks. If other departments or senior managers have already (8)appoints some of the

23、 members arrange to meet with those whove been selected. Inform them of the purpose of the project and invite them to the first meeting. Collect information about their skills, how they can be used for the project and how much time they will have to devote to the team. And finally, make sure that ea

24、ch team member and his or her manager understand the time (10)commitment and the importance of this project to the company.B1The committees suggestions will be implemented immediately. A put forward g carried out C urged A2The elections may prove to be pivotal in Colombias political history. A impor

25、tant B unprecedented C meaningful C3He claimed to be a virtual prisoner in his own home. A morally upright B physically true C almost actual C4We made plans for a visit, but subsequent difficulties with the car prevented it. A unexpected B unsolved C following B5It is simply unethical to promote and

26、 advertise such a dangerous product. A improper B immoral C riskyA6 United in diversity is the official motto of the European Union (EU). A short saying that expresses a belief or guiding principle B song that is sung by all C thought that is put into practice B7Whats your anticipation from working

27、on this job? A imagination B expectation C achievement C8The company is on the edge of bankruptcy, and hundreds of Jobs are at stake. A lost B reduced C at riskColin L. Powell was (1).nominated by President Bush on December 16, 2000 as Secretary of State. After being j unanimously confirmed by the U

28、S Senate, he was sworn in as the 65th Secretary of State on January 20, 2001 . Secretary Powell was born in New York City on April 5, 1937 and was (2).raised in the South Bronx. His parents, Luther and Maud Powell, (3)immigrated to the United States from Jamaica. Secretary Powell was educated in the

29、 New York City public schools, graduating from the City College of New York (CCNY), where he (4)earned a bachelors degree in geology. His further academic achievements include a Master of Business Administration degree from George Washington University. Secretary Powell was a professional soldier fo

30、r 35 years, which time he (5)rose to the rank of 4-star General. He was Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs from December 1987 to January 1989. His last (6),assignment from October 1,7,1989 to September 30, 1993, was as the 12th Chairman of the joint Chiefs of Staff, the highest

31、 military (7)position in the Department of Defense. During this time, he oversaw 28 crises, including Operation Desert Storm in the victorious 1991 Persian Gulf War. Following his retirement from the (8)army Secretary Powell wrote his best-selling (9)autobiography American Journey, which was Publish

32、ed in 1995. Additionally, lie pursued a career as a public(10)speaker addressing audiences across the country and abroad.C His death gave his father much grief. A relief B anxiety C sadness B They tried to arouse nationalistic passions against the foreigner. A thoughts B feelings C struggles C Oh, d

33、o be careful, dont tread on the flowers. A jump B destroy C step A I despair of ever passing my driving test. 7/1 A lose all hope of B have some hope of C lose some hope of A I only caught a glimpse of the thief, so I cant really describe him. A a quick look B a close look C a secret look B The litt

34、le boy looked longingly at the toys in the shop window. A with great length B with strong wish C with strong dislike B I am completely disorientedwhere are we going now? A losing confidence B losing direction C losing energy C Her children were a great consolation to her when her husband died in a c

35、ar accident. A burden B responsibility C comfortEros was the god of love, better known by his Latin name Cupid. Son of Aphrodite by Ares, he took his (2)place among the lesser gods of Olympus. He was represented as a little naked boy with wings, and he carried his bow and (3arrows wherever he wander

36、ed .Shooting his thrilling arrows in mischief, he inspired the passion of love and endowed all nature with life and the (5) power of reproduction. No man nor god, Zeus himself included, was safe from his mischief. At one time Eros was wounded by his own arrows and fell in love with Psyche, a princes

37、s whose beauty (7)won her the adoration of all who looked on her. Aphrodite hated Psyche because people were so attracted by the princess matchless beauty that they (8)neglected the goddess-.Aphrodite tried many ways to punish Psyche. Cupid then went to Zeus for help. The father of gods and men held

38、 a meeting to which all gods, including Aphrodite, were invited. Zeus raised Psyche among the gods, and a grand feast was spread to celebrate the eternal union of the pair. Another famous story where Eros played an important role was the Argonautic (10)expedition Medeia, daughter of King Aietes, was

39、 wounded by Eros arrows,helped Jason recover the golden fleece and eventually became the heros wifeBI I did not easily lose temper, but he kept me waiting for three hours and it was intolerable. A unbelievable B unbearable C irritating B A dozen earthquakes in northeastern Ohio were almost certainly

40、 induced by injection of gas-drilling wastewater into the earth. A prevented B caused C stopped A The place has developed from a fishing port into a thriving tourist center. A prosperous B wealthy C developed .B It seemed incredible that she had been there a week already. A impossible B unbelievable

41、 C wonderful C She has used her wits to progress to the position she holds today. A ambition B patience C intelligence B She still clings to the belief that her son is stilt alive. A relies on B sticks to C rests onC The hills were shrouded in mist in the morning before sunrise. A blurred B invisibl

42、e C coveredA My father will never give his consent to our marriage. A permission B satisfaction C understandingStress is a factor in alt our lives. Learning to deal with stress in a positive, (1)intelligent way is essential to good physical and mental health. One way to combat stress is to work it o

43、ff in physical (2) activities. Anything from jogging around the neighborhood to a (3)workout on the dance floor can relieve stress and, surprisingly, give you more energy to cope with life. Stress can also be controlled by changing your mental attitude .Learn to take one thing at a time. Rather than

44、 trying to do everything at once, deal with more important problems first, and leave the rest to another day. Learn to take your mind (5)off yourself. Since stress is self-centered, doing something for others helps reading it. Finally, talking about stress is important. When events in your life (7)s

45、eem talk about your troubles. This can be done informally, by opening up to your family. You can also set (8).aside special time to confide in friends.AHe smothered the flames with a blanket. A covered up thickly B built up quickly C blew out slowly C She was ready to resume her duties. A begin late

46、r B begin at once C begin again B The car accident obstructed the road for five hours. A constructed B blocked C objectedB Tilt your head back so that I can look down your throat said the doctor. A Raise B learn C Erect B His income is inadequate to meet his basic needs. A enough B not enough C more

47、 than enough B He lit his pipe and exhaled clouds of smoke. A breathed in B breathed out C breathed in and out A He slapped his son across the faceA hit with the palm of the handB hit with the fist C hit with a stick C She compressed her nostrils to stop bleeding. A cleared up B rubbed C pressed tog

48、etherEach year thousands of (1) pedestrians are killed by motor vehicles. Most of the victims are children under the age of 14 and (2)adults over 64, though in the mid-2010s the number of deaths among pedestrians in these two age groups was declining It takes two to prevent motor-vehicle accidents t

49、o pedestrians the driver and the person on foot. Even the best driver cannot (4)avoid an accident when a pedestrian acts foolishly. The most common situations in which pedestrians are struck by cars are when the pedestrians are walking against traffic (5).signals, crossing streets without looking to

50、 see if a car is coming. Among the increasing number of young-adult victims, it is often the (6)case that the victims had been using alcohol or drugs that (7)impaired their judgment. Thousands of other people are killed while riding motorcycles or bicycles Wearing helmets can decrease the number of

51、fatalities and serious injuries among both motorcyclists and bicyclists. Again, skill, common sense, alertness, and courtesy are essential to safety.B1 The police burst through the door into the room. A came secretly B came suddenly C came quietly C2 A Cigarette end glowed in the darkness. A produced light smoke B ca