第一节 单项填空

从A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

1. Susan, ________ university student from Europe, teaches me ________ art in her spare time.

A. an; / B. a; the C. an; the D. a; /

2. Tyron was very angry, but cool-headed enough to ________ rushing into the boss’s office.

A. prevent B. avoid C. protect D. allow

3. On this map what does a star ________?

A. tell B. represent C. say D. mean

4. I first met Mr Smith in America. He ________ at Stanford University then.

A. studied B. had studied C. is studying D. was studying

5. Our bodies are strengthened by taking exercise. ________, our minds are developed by learning.

A. Possibly B. Likely C. Similarly D. Generally

6. ________, most teenagers now listen to rock music. However, John likes classical music better.

A. In a word B. In general C. In time D. In total

7. He tried to ________ answering any question the journalist asked.

A. avoid B. leave C. defeat D. miss

8. ________ we move the picture over there? Do you think it will look better?

A. If only B. What if C. As if D. Even if

9. ________ different kinds of pianos, the factory is sure they can satisfy people’s needs.

A. To produce B. Being produced C. Produced D. Having produced

10. The letter “X” can be used ________ an unknown number.

A. to expressing B. to express C. expressing D. expression

11. The Big6 Model is one ________ to teaching information literacy skills.

A. attitude B. appearance C. approach D. altitude

12. ________, the teacher asked whether anyone wished to ask a question.

A. Finishing his lecture B. To finish the lecture

C. Having finished his lecture D. Finished the lecture

13. — It’s a very interesting book.

— ________.

— And thank you very much for letting me keep it so long.

A. I’m glad you like it. B. That’s all right.

C. Don’t mention it. D. I hope you like it.

14. — When was it that you got home last night?

— It _______ around nine o’clock when I drove back home, for it was very dark.

A. must have been B. had to be C. was to be D. must be

15. People are encouraged to speak openly, but careless words are ________ to hurt others’ feelings.

A. possible B. probable C. likely D. sure

第二节 完形填空

阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。

An elderly carpenter (木匠) was ready to retire. He told his employer-contractor of his plans to ___16___ the house-building business to live a more leisurely life with his wife and 17 his extended family. He would18 the paycheck each week, 19 he wanted to retire. They could get by (survive).

The contractor (订约人) was 20 to see his good worker go & asked if he could build just one more house as a 21 . The carpenter said yes, but over time it was easy to see that his 22 was not in his work. He resorted to shoddy workmanship and used 23 materials. It was an 24 way to end a dedicated career.

When the carpenter finished his work, his employer came to 25 the house. Then he handed the 26 to the carpenter and said, "This is your house... my gift to you."

The carpenter was 27 !

What a shame! If he had only known he was building his own house, he would have done it all so 28 .

So it is with us. We build 29 , a day at a time, often putting 30 our best into the building. Then, with a shock, we 31 we have to live in the house we have built. If we could do it over, we would do it much differently.

But, you cannot 32 . You are the carpenter, and every day you hammer a nail, place a board, or erect a wall. Someone once said, "Life is a do-it-yourself project." Your 33 , and the choices you make today, help build the "house" you will live in tomorrow. 34 , build 35 !

16. A. leave B. lead C. avoid D. gain

17. A. depend B. cheer C. enjoy D. satisfy

18. A. depend on B. receive C. benefit from D. miss

19. A. so B. but C. when D. even if

20. A. sorry B. glad C. disappointed D. cheerful

21. A. service B. personal favour C. work D. good end

22. A. curiosity B. energy C. heart D. patience

23. A. less good B. best C. solid D. valuable

24. A. rude B. wise C. wonderful D. unfortunate

25. A. sell B. buy C. inspect D. admire

26. A. house B. front-door key C. gift D. award

27. A. shocked B. satisfied C. silly D. tired

28. A. secretly B. rapidly C. willingly D. differently

29. A. our houses B. our lives C. our building D. our work

30. A. less than B. more than C. no more than D. no less than

31. A. promise B. decide C. realize D. consider

32. A. throw away B. apologize C. go ahead D. go back

33. A. character B. attitude C. force D. honesty

34. A. Therefore B. However C. Obviously D. Instead

35. A. simply B. personally C. gradually D. wisely

第三部分：阅读理解

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

We convey (传达) information through the position and movement of the body. We often use gestures or body movements to stress what we are saying. For example, when I lecture (演讲), I often use my hands to emphasize (强调) points or point to something on the blackboard. Some people use them more than others. The victory (胜利) sign, the OK sign, the goodbye wave and the blowing of a kiss are all popular gestures in America. It is important to recognize, however, that most gestures are not universally recognized. For example, although the OK gesture means acceptance in America, it has other meanings in other cultures. In France it means worthlessness. And in Greece, it is considered obscene (淫秽).

There are some sex differences in nonverbal behavior. In American culture, men tend to sit or stand with legs apart and hands outward, while women tend to keep legs together and hands at their sides. Women are also better than men at understanding nonverbal gestures.

A nonverbal behaviour is to have the tongue just slightly protruding (突出) from the mouth. A study showed that people were less willing to approach others who had their tongues showing. Perhaps this is why people often tend to avoid individuals with bad nonverbal behaviours. When we make decisions about other people, we learn to recognize nonverbal cues (提示) and interpret (理解) them along with verbal information.

36. From the passage we can know that ________.

A. body language in America is more popular than in other countries

B. the deferent cultures share the same body languages

C. the same gestures in deferent cultures may have the deferent meanings

D. body language is more important than words

37. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?

A. Women’s body language is easier to understand.

B. Women have a better understanding of body language than men.

C. In American culture, men care more about their gestures than women.

D. In American culture, men and women always employ the deferent gestures.

38. It may be concluded from this passage that ________.

A. body language can completely replace words

B. different cultures share different nonverbal behaviours

C. body language sounds louder than verbal information

D. body language can be helpful for us to communicate with each other

B

Most good interviewers will make an effort to establish and keep eye contact. Make sure that you do not find yourself looking down or away. If you wear glasses, be sure to buy the non-glare lenses. Do not stare.

Rapidly nodding your head can leave the impression that you are impatient and too eager to add something to the conversation -- if only the interviewer would let you. Slower nodding, on the other hand, emphasizes interest, shows that you are validating (确认) the comments of your interviewer, and encourages him to continue. Tilting (倾斜) the head slightly, when combined with eye contact and a natural smile, shows friendliness and approachability (可接近的).

Your smile is one of the most powerful positive body signals. Everybody looks better when they smile. Offer an unforced, confident smile. Avoid at all costs the technique that some applicants use: grinning idiotically (白痴般地裂口笑) for the length of the interview, no matter what. This will only communicate that you are insincere (虚假的).

It’s worth remembering that the mouth provides a seemingly limitless supply of opportunities to convey weakness. This may be done by touching the mouth frequently; "faking" a cough when confused with a difficult question; and /or gnawing (咬) on one’s lips absentmindedly (茫然地). Employing any of these "insincerity signs" when you are asked about say, why you lost your last job, will confirm (确认) or instill (慢慢灌输) suspicions about your honesty.

39. The mouth may make your weakness known by ________according to the passage.

A. pretending to be coughing B. having an unforced smile

C. blowing a kiss D. showing your teeth

40. The main purpose of this text is to ________.

A. tell you how to communicate with others effectively.

B. show you how to make yourself more understandable

C. remind you of respecting the interviewer.

D. give you some advice on facial signals for job interviews

41. What does the underlined word “suspicion” in the last paragraph mean?

A. understanding B. uncertainty C. expression D. agreement

42. Which facial signal can cause you to lose an opportunity of being employed?

A. Gnawing on one’s lips. B. A natural smile.

C. A natural smile. D. Touching the mouth occasionally.

C

About five states in Nigeria will experience a total eclipse (日蚀) of the sun on March 29, 2006, according to a forecast by the Ministry of Science and Technology this week.

An eclipse occurs in one of two ways: when the moon passes between the earth and the sun so that all or part of the sun cannot be seen for a time, or when the earth passes between the moon and the sun so that you cannot see all or part of the moon for a time. The first case is a