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I woke up this morning. There is an empty feeling that I have had so many times before and it seems to be coming back into my mind. What is it? I can’t figure it out.
I got ready for work. On the way I decide to stop and get a cheese from the little shop just down the road. I have never been there before but I was hungry and it would be 5 hours before I got off work.
The owner of the store took my order. He asked me what I wanted and I told him I heard he made a great cheese. He seemed pleased to hear that.
As I was sitting in the small space,there was an elderly gentleman finishing his breakfast. He paid the waitress, received this change and made a small joke. As he turned to get up, which was quite a difficult feat for this gentleman, he looked over at me. I gave a small smile.
He looked again in my direction for a moment and said to me, “Has anyone ever told you, you have the most beautiful brown eyes?”
Seeing as I have blue eyes, I can’t say I have ever heard that before. I humored him and said, “No, I can’t say anyone has ever told me that before.”
He smiled, and said,“Well since they are blue you wouldn’t have heard that, but you have beautiful blue eyes.”
I laughed and said thank you very much. He began to tell me a few one liner jokes so I smiled and laughed at his jokes.
He tried to get up to leave again and looked at me and said“Your smile really brightens a room, do you know that?”I said,“Thank you very much.”
He proceeded to get up, which took him quite some time. As he got up he said,“Take care of that smile.”
I felt a sense of comfort wash over me and I reflected on my morning and that empty feeling I had. For a moment in time it seemed to be filled.
小题1:Before the writer went to work, he felt________.
A.sleepyB.energeticC.sickD.unhappy
小题2:From the text, we can infer the old man __________.
A.was optimistic about lifeB.liked to play a joke on others
C.was unwilling to leaveD.had difficulty in hearing
小题3:By saying“since they are blue”, the old man meant“_____________”.
A.because they feel coldB.because they are sad
C.because they have blue eyesD.because they are hungry
小题4:What lesson can we learn from the story?
A.We should find comfort from stranger.
B.We should pay attention to our own business.
C.We should laugh off our worries in life
D.We should show respect to the old people.

答案

小题1:D
小题2:A
小题3:B
小题4:C
解析

试题分析:文章主要叙述的是,作者早晨醒来,感到心情抑郁,但是在上班途中进一家小店吃饭的时候,遇到了一位老人,老人的那种乐观态度,改变了作者的心态。
小题1:细节理解题。从第一段的第二句话可知作者醒来之后,感到心里空荡荡的,有有一种莫名其妙的情绪低落的感觉,因此选D。A困乏的;B充满活力的;C生病的,均与事实不符。故选D。
小题2:推理判断题。从老人起身很难的样子知道他身体不是很好,但是老人风趣幽默,而且他看到作者心情不好还和作者开玩笑并鼓励作者,可知这个老人对生活很乐观。B、C、D与原句不符。故选A。
小题3:细节理解题。老人说了Well since they are blue you wouldn’t have heard that 这句话,利用blue这个词有忧郁的意思,指别人心情不好,所以不会夸赞作者的漂亮的眼睛。A、D没有提及;C与原文不符。故选B。
小题4:推理判断题。根据文章的倒数第二段的As he got up he said, “Take care of that smile.”以及最后一段作者在老人的玩笑和鼓励之下,空荡荡的感觉消失了,对生活有了信心,可知我们应该面对生活中的烦恼,一笑了之,积极乐观地生活。故选C。
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No matter what type of business you run, it has to deal with situations in which things go wrong from your customer’s point of view. Complaints can be a great source of information for the organizations. So it’s important to learn to deal with customer complaints efficiently.
Firstly, listen actively to what the customer has to say by keeping comfortable eye contact and giving full attention with no interrupting. You should also show your customer that you do understand him.
Secondly, when receiving a complaint you should apologize for the failure the customer has identified. It’s important for you to know that your apology must appear authentic to the customer, and not an empty exercise. And also you should show the customer you’ve accepted the responsibility and provide him with choices if you have some in hand or otherwise assure the customer you’ll do something about his complaint.
Thirdly, talk with the consumer and discover the best means to resolve his problem. There will be times when, after gathering the facts of a situation, you’ll be unable to resolve the problem immediately. In this case it’s important to let your customer know how long it’ll take to take action on his complaint.
Fourthly, a simple “Thank you” is one way to let the customer know you appreciate the time and effort he has taken to inform you about a problem with your company’s service or product you need to know about.
Lastly, give your customer something that shows your appreciation for him giving the feedback to you. And let him know you’re sorry for the mistake that was made. It isn’t necessary to give something that is costly; but a coupon(赠券) for a free drink or movie is fine.
Your professional and well-organized method of dealing with your customer complaints is one more way that will make you stay ahead of your competitors.
小题1:What does the passage mainly talk about?
A.Importance of dealing with customer complaints.
B.Effects of customer complaints on business.
C.Tips for handling complaints from customers.
D.Several factors resulting in customer complaints.
小题2:The author thinks that customer complaints _____________.
A.are easy to deal withB.are really quite annoying
C.can actually be avoidedD.are sometimes beneficial
小题3:The underlined word “authentic” in Paragraph 3 most probably means _______.
A.touchingB.believableC.attractiveD.clever
小题4:According to the passage, what is the first thing you should do when facing the customer complaints?
A.Showing sincere attitude.
B.Making an honest apology.
C.Making an absolute promise.
D.Listening to the complaint attentively.

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Zhang Li is studying at Cambridge, UK. She has bought a bicycle and is worried about security. Her friend, Kate, found this article and sent it to her.
Introduction
A lot of crime is against bicycles. About 150,000 bicycles are stolen every year and most are never found. You can prevent this happening by following a few careful steps.
Basic Security
Do not leave your bicycle in out-of-the-way places. Always lock your bicycle when you leave. Secure it to lampposts(灯柱) or trees. Take off smaller parts and take them with you, for example lights and saddles(车座).
Locks
Get a good lock. There are many different types in the shop. Buy one that has been tested against attack. Ask for advice from a bike shop.
Marking
Security marking your bike can act as a deterrent to a thief. It can also help the police find your bicycle. It should be clearly written and include your postcode and your house or flat number. This will provide a simple way to identify your bicycle.
Registration
There are a number of companies who will security mark your bicycle for you. They will then put your registration number and personal details on their computer database(数据库). Then if your bicycle is found it will be easy to get in touch with you.
Finally
Keep a record of the bicycle yourself: its make, model and registration number. You can even take a photograph of it. This will prove the bicycle belongs to you.
小题1:Which part of the article gives you information on how to lock up your bicycle when you leave it?
A.LocksB.MarkingC.RegistrationD.Basic Security
小题2:The underlined phrase “act as a deterrent to a thief” means__________.
A.help you recognize your bike
B.help the police find your bicycle
C.stop someone from stealing your bicycle
D.stop you worrying about your bike
小题3:The article advises you to keep a record of your bicycle        .
A.in the bike shop and your computer.
B.in a police station and security company.
C.in a security company and your university.
D.by yourself and in a security company.
小题4:The main purpose of this article is          .
A.to tell you what to do if your bicycle is stolen
B.to suggest ways of keeping your bicycle safe
C.to give you advice on where to buy a good lock
D.to say why you shouldn’t keep your bicycle in a quiet place

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The Gold Coast family holidays are always great fun whether you are from Australia or from abroad. There are beautiful beaches, adventure parks, nature parks and so much more.
There are so many sights to see here. It is a pity to drive in a car and you’ll miss a great part of it. Australia is home to many animals and birds that can only be seen when moving slowly and going into the areas that they live.
When you are on a bicycle, you have the advantage of being able to stop whenever you want to see an interesting animal or bird that you have never seen before. It is a quieter mode (方式) of transportation as well, so you might even be able to take a picture. When you are on the beach, you can breathe that clean air and view the beauty of the water and sand. It is a totally different experience from either simply sunbathing or passing it in a car.
There are many choices of hiring a bicycle to experience the Gold Coast attractions. There are stores that will fit a bike perfectly to your size. These bikes for both adults and children are in many styles and colors to please any taste. If you have ever wanted to try a tandem bike (双人单车), now is your chance, because they have those too.
A bicycle hire on Gold Coast is something that everyone should try at least once. This is a wonderful chance for anyone who likes to cycle and it is also a cheap way to travel with your family.
小题1:You’d better not drive in a car on Gold Coast because ________.
A.you will break the traffic rules
B.you will cause much noise
C.you can’t enjoy the beautiful sights well
D.you can’t drive into some parks
小题2:The following advantages of hiring bikes are mentioned EXCEPT that ________.
A.you can take photos of animals
B.it is a cheap way of traveling
C.you can get a clearer sight of animals
D.it is a good way to do sunbathing
小题3:What is paragraph 4 mainly about?
A.How to hire bikes on Gold Coast.
B.What kinds of bikes there are in stores.
C.What bikes are the most popular.
D.Who can hire bikes on Gold Coast.
小题4:What’s the author’s attitude towards a bike hire on Gold Coast?
A.He supports it very much.
B.He thinks it’s a personal choice.
C.He doesn’t like this way of traveling.
D.He thinks it’s only good for adults.

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Home to me means a sense of familiarity and nostalgia(怀旧). It"s fun to come home. It looks the same. It smells the same. You"ll realize what"s changed is you. Home is where we can remember pain, live, and some other experiences; We parted here; My parents met here; I won three championships here.
If I close my eyes, I can still have a clear picture in mind of my first home. I walk in the door and see a brown sofa surrounding a low glass-top wooden table. To the right of the living room is my first bedroom. It"s empty, but it"s where my earliest memories are.
There is the dining room table where I celebrated birthdays, and where I cried on Halloween-when I didn"t want to wear the skirt my mother made for me. I always liked standing on that table because it made me feel tall and strong. If I sit at this table, I can see my favorite room in the house, my parents" room. It is simple: a brown wooden dresser lines the right side of the wall next to a television and a couple of photos of my grandparents on each side. Their bed is my safe zone. I can jump on it anytime - waking up my parents if I am scared or if I have an important announcement that cannot wait until the morning.
I"m lucky because I know my first home still exists. It exists in my mind and heart, on a physical property (住宅) on West 64th street on the western edge of Los Angeles. It is proof I lived, I grew and I learned.
Sometimes when I feel lost, I lie down and shut my eyes, and I go home. I know it"s where I"ll find my family, my dogs, and my belongings. I purposely leave the window open at night because I know I"ll be blamed by Mom. But I don"t mind, because I want to hear her say my name, which reminds me I"m home.
小题1:Why does the author call her parents" bed her "safe zone"(Paragraph 3)?
A.It is her favorite place to play.
B.Her needs can be satisfied there.
C.Her grandparents" photos are lined on each side.
D.Her parents always play together with her there.
小题2:What can be learned from the passage?
A.The old furniture is still in the author"s fist bedroom.
B.The author can still visit her first physical home in Los Angeles.
C.The author"s favorite room in her first home is the dining room.
D.Many people of the author"s age can still find their first physical homes.
小题3:Sometimes when she feels lost, the author will _______.
A.Open the window at night
B.lie down in bed to have a dream
C.try to bring back a sense of home
D.go to Los Angeles to visit her mom
小题4:What is the author"s purpose of writing this passage?
A.To express how much she is attached to her home.
B.To declare how much she loves her first house.
C.To describe the state of her family.
D.To look back on her childhood.

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Astronauts on shorter shuttle missions (使命) often work very long days.  Tasks are scheduled (安排) so tightly that break times are often used to finish the day’s work.  This type of schedule is far too demanding for long missions on the International Space Station (ISS).  ISS crewmembers usually live in space for at least a quarter of a year. They work five days on and two days off to mimic the normal way they do things on Earth as much as possible. Weekends give the crew valuable time to rest and do a few hours of housework.  They can communicate with family and friends by email, internet phone and through private video conferences.
While astronauts cannot go to a baseball game or a movie in orbit, there are many familiar activities that they can still enjoy. Before a mission, the family and friends of each ISS crewmember put together a collection of family photos, messages, videos and reading material for the astronauts to look at when they will be floating 370 kilometers above the Earth.  During their mission, the crew also receives care packages with CDs, books, magazines, photos and letters. And as from early 2010, the internet became available on the ISS , giving astronauts the chance to do some “web surfing(冲浪)” in their personal time. Besides relaxing with these more common entertainments, astronauts can simply enjoy the experience of living in space.
Many astronauts say that one of the most relaxing things to do in space is to look out the window and stare at the universe and the Earth’s vast land mass and oceans.
小题1:What does the word “mimic” in Paragraph 1 probably mean?
A. FindB. CopyC.ChangeD.Lose
小题2: Which of the following best describes the families of the astronauts on the ISS ?
A.They are caring and thoughtful.
B.They are patient and annoyed.
C.They are impatient and annoyed.
D.They are excited and curious.
小题3:In the final paragraph, the author shows that astronauts          .
A.get more pleasure in space than on the Earth
B.find living in space a bit boring and tiring
C.regard space life as common
D.love to see the Earth from space
小题4:The passage mainly discusses how astronauts          .
A.work for longer missions in space
B.connect with people on the Earth
C.observe the Earth from space.
D.spend their free time in space

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