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  On Christmas morning, I went to the Cockhedge Mall. People there were all busy buying their last minute requirements. I needed to buy a birthday card for my son-in-law whose birthday is the 29th of December. Picking up a few more things as well as my cared I went to join the line for the express checkout which was for people who only had a few items in a basket and not a trolley load. This line was next to the Customer Service desk.
Seemingly waiting quite a long time, I was jogged out of my thoughts by a voice behind me making comments on the things I bought.
It was so funny when I realized that she was describing the contents of my basket. The owner of the voice was a very pretty young lady. I said to her that I was going to buy a box of Christmas cookies but the only ones left were not to my liking. The lady told me that just opposite Cockhedge in Superdrug they had lots of cookies. I said, “I’m not going to bother now. I had enough of shops and I’m going home.”
The assistant from the Customer Service came across at this time saying “If there is anyone in the line with a few items in their basket, none of which needed to be weighed, I will check out their groceries at the desk.” Because I had the sprouts which needed to be weighted, the young lady accepted the offer and walked away waving goodbye.
Eventually my turn came at the checkout. I was walking away when I met my new friend once again who handed me a beautiful box of Christmas cookies. With a big hug she said “Hope you have a lovely Christmas.” She had been into Superdrug to buy me the cookies while I was still queuing in Cockhedge.
What a generosity to a stranger! I was so surprised you could have knocked me down with a feather. My Good Samaritan would never know what a joyful Christmas day I had with my family. Telling them this story, as we ate around the table, kept everyone spellbound.
小题1:The underlined word “spellbound” in the last paragraph probably means         .
A.interestedB.disappointedC.astonishedD.frightened
小题2:Which of the following could be the best title of the story?
A.A Piece of Lucky FeatherB.A Surprise Christmas Gift
C.The Boring Shopping ExperienceD.The Unforgettable Big Hug
小题3:How does the writer feel about the pretty young lady?
A.Worried.B.Satisfied.C.GratefulD.Proud.
小题4:What can we learn from the story?
A.Nobody is sure what will happen the next moment.
B.A simple action can bring other people happiness.
C.Being patient will decrease the waiting time.
D.Life without hope and faith is a full thing.

答案
ABCB
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We’ve all seen them: perfectly toned famous people on late-night television telling us that we too can develop rock-hard abdominal muscles(腹肌). It’s easy! Just pay $149.99 for the Torso Track or $149.75 for the Ad-Doer and watch those unwanted inches leave your waist. Americans spend tens of million of dollars on various products to firm up their fat around the waist.
And did they work? Not necessarily. Independent studies have concluded that most of these products-no matter who approved them or how expensive they are-shape your midsection no better than old-fashioned stomach crunches(仰卧起坐). Some can even cause injury-like the $518.99 Body Shaper-Q8SP, which left electrical burns on some researchers at the University of Wisconsin, La Crosse. Others, like the popular Ab-Doer, trpically burn less energy than a gentle walk, according to a study to be published in September by the American Council on Exercise.
The fact is that many Americans don’t have the biological makeup to develop an obvious abdominal muscles. They are either unable to get the necessary muscle mass or they can’t lose enough fat to make a difference. Even if the underlying muscles are well developed, and it takes to hide it is one-sixteenth of tan inch of fat. That’s enough to dismiss most healthy women as well as plenty of guys who do crunches every day.
So what works best? In its new study, the exercise experts researched on the results of the popular Ab-Doer. A lengthy TV advertisement promises that just 10 minutes a day performing such movements as “Body Boogies” and “Good Mornings” will “help form those muscles the fun and easy way without diets.” Steven Loy, professor at California State University, Northridge, tested the promise by measuring the electrical activity produced by the abdominal muscles during three Ab-Doer movements. He and his colleagues then compared the results with those produced during traditional exercises. They determined that the muscles were no more active, and in some cases less so, when exercisers were using the Ab-Doer.
Taking a broader approach, researchers at San Diego State University compared 13 abdominal exercises for their ability to develop the central abdominal muscles. They concluded, in a report published in May, that the most effective exercises kept turning the body and worked the muscles the entire time. Among the winners: the bicycle movements-so called because it looks as if you are riding a bike while lying flat on the floor-and exercises performed on the “Captain’s Chair”, a product typically found in gyms that helps hold the body in the air while you raise your legs up toward your chest. Researchers suggested that a varied routine of the different exercises could deliver the best results.
小题1:Which of the following is the most effective in building abdominal muscles?
A.Torso Track.B.Ab-Doer.
C.Captain’s Chair.D.Body Shaper-Q8SP.
小题2:According to the author, it’s difficult for many Americans to get visible firm abdominal muscles mainly because        .
A.they do not put in enough efforts
B.injuries interrupt their exercise frequently
C.they change their exercise routine regularly
D.how big their muscles will be is determined by birth
小题3:The author convinces the readers by       .
A.describing successful easesB.offering professional connects
C.presenting findings of researchesD.comparing advertisements of products
小题4:What’s the main purpose of this passage?
A.To research and develop in order to create the perfect stomach and exercise machine.
B.To promote proven exercise techniques and to advise against false advertisements.
C.To indicate that diet and exercises are necessary factors for a fit midsection.
D.To sponsor rich healthy lifestyle based on advanced product research.

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Destiny and Personal Responsibility
One important variable affecting communication across cultures is destiny(命运)and personal responsibility. This refers to the degree to which we feel ourselves the masters of our lives, contrary to the degree to which we see ourselves as subject to things outside our control. Another way to look at this is to ask how much we see ourselves able to change and act, to choose the course of our lives and relationships. Some have drawn a parallel between the personal responsibility in North American settings and the view itself. The North American view is vast, with large spaces of unpopulated land. The frontier attitude of “King” of the wilderness, and the expansiveness of the land reaching huge distances, may relate to generally high levels of confidence in the ability to shape and choose our destinies.
In this expansive land, many children grow up with a heroic sense of life, where ideas are big, and hope springs forever. When they experience temporary failures, they encouraged to redouble their efforts, to “try, try again.” Action, efficiency(效率), and achievement are valued and expected. Free will is respected in laws and enforced by courts.
Now consider places in the world with much smaller land, whose history reflects wars and tough struggles: Northern Ireland, Mexico, Israel, Palestine. In these places, destiny’s role is more important in human life. In Mexico, there is a history of hard life, fighting over land, and loss of homes. Mexicans are more likely to see struggles as part of their life and unavoidable. Their passive attitude is expr4essed in their way of responding to failure or accident by saying “ni modo”(“no way” or “tough lick”), meaning that the failure was destined.
This variable is important to understanding cultural conflict. If someone believing in free will crosses paths with someone more passive, miscommunication is likely. The first person may expect action and accountability. Failing to see it, he may conclude that the second is lazy, not cooperative, or dishonest. The second person will expect respect for the natural order of thins. Failing to see it, he may conclude that the first is forcible, rude, or big headed in his ideas of what can be accomplished or changed.
小题1:The author thinks that one’s character is partly determined by        .
A.physical sensesB.general attitude
C.financial backgroundD.geographic characteristics
小题2:According to the passage, Mexicans would think that Americans are        .
A.impracticalB.dishonestC.ambitiousD.hesitant
小题3:The underlined word “subject” in Paragraph 1 probably means      .
A.a topic of a discussionB.a branch of knowledge
C.a person being experimented onD.a person under the power of others
小题4:The author would probably agree that        .
A.vast land may lead to a more controllable desire
B.heroic sense of life roots deeply in a small country
C.living in limited space contributes to an accepting attitude
D.fighting over land may help people gain high levels of confidence

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完形填空(共20小题;每小题l.5分,满分30分)
阅读下面短文,从短文后所给各题的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出可以填入空白
处的最佳选项。并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Twenty years ago,I drove a taxi for a living.I met  2l  people.But none touched me  22  than a woman I picked up late one night.
I received a call from  23 in a quiet part of town.When I arrived at 2:30 a.m.,the building was  24  except for a single light in a ground floor window.I  walked to the door and  25 .“Just a minute,”answered a  26 ,elderly voice.After a long pause,the door opened.A small woman  27  her 80s stood before me.Beside her was a small suitcase.I took it to the taxi.and then returned to  28 the woman.She took my arm and we walked  29  toward the roadside.
Seated,she gave me  30 .“I’m on my way to a hospice(临终关怀医院).I"m in no hurry.Can you drive through downtown?” I saw her eyes shining with  31 in the rearview mirror.“I don’t have any  32  left.”she continued.“The doctor says I don’t have very long.”
During the next two hours’ 33 , sometimes she asked me to  34 in front of a particular building or corner and she  35 stare into the darkness.When we got to the destination,she asked,“How much do I   36 you?” “Nothing,”I said.“You            37 make a living.”she answered.“I have  38  passengers,”I replied,and gave her a hug. She held onto me  39 .“You gave an old woman a little moment of joy,” she said.“Thank you.”
After that,I drove aimlessly,lost in thought.People usually believe that our lives center upon great moments.  40 great moments often catch us unaware,beautifully wrapped in what others may consider a small one.
小题1:
A.honestB.familiarC.various D.similar
小题2:
A.worseB.moreC.better D.1ess
小题3:
A.a storeB.an officeC.a clinic D.an apartment
小题4:
A.darkB.tallC.oldD.empty
小题5:
A.lookedB.knockedC.1istened D.pushed
小题6:
A.clearB.10udC.sharp D.weak
小题7:
A.ofB.byC.in D.over
小题8:
A.helpB.callC.early D.pull
小题9:
A.freelyB.rapidlyC.carelesslyD.slowly
小题10:
A.a notebookB.an addressC.a present D.an envelope
小题11:
A.angerB.delightC.tearsD.surprise
小题12:
A.familyB.moneyC.trouble D.idea
小题13:
A.discussionB.rideC.silence D.cry
小题14:
A.hurryB.parkC.slowD.circle
小题15:
A.wouldB.shouldC.might D.could
小题16:
A.provideB.chargeC.afford D.owe
小题17:
A.want toB.used toC.have to D.seem to
小题18:
A.someB.otherC.few D.rich
小题19:
A.doubtfullyB.warmlyC.honestly D.tightly
小题20:
A.AndB.ButC.So D.although

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I paid 30 yuan for a watermelon the other day. When I ate it at home I found it more bitter than sweet. I was 36   to throw it away for it cost me money 37  . But to eat it was a 38  thing no better than tasting goldthread(黄连)
Things like this  39  occur in our daily life. For example, last week when going on a tour we failed to find the  40  we had been seeking.  41  we were so uncomfortable as if on pins and needles(如坐针毡).In such a case we had better  42  home immediately, but most of us tourists still chose to  43  our way until we finished visiting all the scenic spots,  44  actually we did not quite enjoy them.
If we   45   , we’ll get nothing; we would have spent money  46  .If we don’t give up, what we’ve got is something to cause suffering or pain, or    47  disaster. Since that’s the case, why are we still unwilling to  48 with it? The only 49 _ is: it means money.
Then what 50 __does money contain? Its importance lies in none 51 __the following two aspects: (1) it can be used for our living;(2) it can be used for daily life. When a sum of money that should be able to obtain joy or enjoyment is certain to 52 the purpose, isn’t it wise to give it up? Isn’t it a sort of 53 for money-spending or even for enjoying ourselves?
To abandon and forget a sum of money that is to be of no value or to produce   54  values can be counted as   55 value of money. Isn’t it so?
小题1:
A.unwillingB.readyC.uncertain D.anxious
小题2:.
A.above allB.after allC.in allD.for all
小题3:.
A.pleasantB.painfulC.dangerousD.special
小题4:.
A.regularlyB.recentlyC.hardlyD.frequently
小题5:.
A.friendshipB.memoryC.pleasureD.experience
小题6:.
A.On the wholeB.In this wayC.In other words D.On the contrary
小题7:.
A.callB.leaveC.arriveD.return
小题8:.
A.feelB.continueC.stopD.make
小题9:.
A.becauseB.sinceC.althoughD.unless
小题10:.
A.give awayB.give upC.give outD.give in
小题11:. A, in relief     B. in fact      C. in reality      D. in vain
小题12:.
A.evenB.stillC.everD.more
小题13:.
A.stayB.partC.takeD.break
小题14:.
A.excuseB.reasonC.topicD.ambition
小题15:.
A.valueB.messageC.secretD.surprise
小题16:.
A.less thanB.better than C.rather thanD.other than
小题17:.
A.ignoreB.serveC.failD.meet
小题18:.
A.possibilityB.mistakeC.wisdomD.choice
小题19:.
A.properB.negativeC.wonderfulD.various
小题20:.
A.littleB.wholeC.otherD.another

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Joanne was stuck in a traffic jam in central Birmingham at 5:30 and at 6:30 she was expected to be chairing a meeting of the tennis club. At last, the traffic was moving. She swung quickly racing to her house. As she opened the door, she nearly tripped over (被绊倒)Sheba.
“Hey, Sheba,” she said, “I"ve got no time for you now, but I"ll take you out as soon as I get back from tennis club.” Then she noticed Sheba seemed to be coughing or choking. Obviously, she could hardly breathe. Immediately, Joanne realized she would have to take her to the vet (兽医).
When she got there, the vet was just about to close for the day. Seeing the state of Sheba, Dr. Sterne brought her quickly into his office.
“Listen, doctor, I"m really in a rush to get to a meeting, can I leave her with you, and go and get changed? I"ll be back in ten minutes to pick her up, and then I"ll take her on to the meeting with me. Is that OK?”
“Sure.” said the doctor.
Joanne made the quick trip back to her house in a couple of minutes. As she was once more entering the hallway, the phone by the door began to ring.
“This is Dr. Sterne,” said an anxious voice. “I want you to get out of that house immediately, ”said the doctor"s voice. “I"m coming round right away, and the police will be there any time now. Wait outside!”
At that moment, a police car screeched (发出尖锐的声音)to a stop outside the house. Two policemen got out and ran into the house. Joanne was by now completely confused and very frightened. Then the doctor arrived.
“Where’s Sheba? Is she OK?” shouted Joanne.
“She’s fine, Joanne. I took out the thing which was choking her, and she’s OK now. ”
Just then, the two policemen reappeared from the house, half-carrying a white—faced man, who could hardly walk. There was blood all over him.
“My God, ” said Joanne,  “how did he get in there? And how did you know he was there?”
“I think he must be a burglar.” said the doctor. “I knew he was there because when I finally removed what was stuck in Sheba’s throat:it turned out to be three human fingers.”
小题1:. What was Joanne supposed to do at 6:30?
A.To walk her dog.B.To see her doctor.
C.To attend a club meeting.D.To play tennis with her friends.
小题2:. Joanne wanted to get back to her home again           .
A.to dress up for the meetingB.to phone the police station
C.to catch the badly hurt burglarD.to wait for her dog to be cured
小题3:. From the passage, we can infer that         .
A.Sheba fought against the burglar
B.the police found the burglar had broken in
C.Joanne had planned to take her dog to the meeting
D.the doctor performed a difficult operation on the dog
小题4:. In this passage, the writer intends to tell us that the dog is           .
A.cleverB.friendlyC.frightening D.devoted
小题5:.The underlined word a burglar in the last paragraph probably means ________.
A.a cleanerB.a physicianC.a thiefD.a murderer

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