I travel a lot, and I find out different “styles” of directions every time 1 ask “How can I get to the post office?”
Foreign tourists are often confused in Japan because most streets there don’t have names; in Japan, people use landmarks in their directions instead of street names. For example, the Japanese will say to travelers, “Go straight down to the corner. Turn left at the big hotel and go past a fruit market. The post office is across from the bus stop.”
In the countryside of the American Midwest, there are not usually many landmarks. There are no mountains, so the land is very flat; in many places there are no towns or buildings within miles. Instead of landmarks, people will tell you directions and distances. In Kansas or Iowa, for example, people will say, “Go north two miles. Turn east, and then go another mile.”
People in Los Angeles, California, have no idea of distance on the map; they measure distance in time, not miles. “How far away is the post office?” you ask. “Oh,” they answer, “it’s about five minutes from here.” You say, “Yes, but how many miles away is it?” They don’t know.
It’s true that a person doesn’t know the answer to your question sometimes. What happens in such a situation? A New Yorker might say, ‘Sorry, I have no idea.” But in Yucatan, Mexico, no one answers “I don’t know.” People in Yucatan believe that “I don’t know” is impolite, They usually give an answer, often a wrong one. A tourist can get very, very lost in Yucatan!
1.When a tourist asks the Japanese the way to a certain place they usually _________
A. describe the place carefully
B. refer to recognizable buildings and places
C. show him a map of the place
D. tell him the names of the streets
2.Which is the place where people measure distance in time?
A. New York. B. Kansas.
C. Los Angeles. D. Iowa.
3.People in Yucatan may give a tourist a wrong answer ________
A. in order to save time B. as a test
C. for fun D. so as to be polite
4.What can we infer from the text?
A. It’s useful for travelers to know how to ask the way properly.
B. People have similar understandings of politeness.
C. It’s important for travelers to understand cultural differences.
D. New Yorkers are generally friendly to visitors.
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閱讀下列短文,從每題所給的A、B、C、D四個選項中,選出最佳選項,并在答題卡上將該項涂黑。
A Special Appointment
Years ago I moved to Woodland Hills to take a job in a small hospital’s emergency department.No one wanted to work on Christmas Eve, so the shift (輪班) went to me.I kissed my family goodbye and went off to spend the night in the hospital.It was a thankless job.
At 9 pm, the ambulance brought in a man in his 60s who was having a heart attack.His face was pale, and he was frightened. The whole night I did my best to save his life.Before I left in the morning to spend Christmas with my family, I stopped by to see how he was doing.It was still tough, but he had survived the night and was sleeping.
The following year I got Christmas Eve duty again.At 9 pm sharp, the ward clerk told me there was a couple who wanted to speak with me.When I approached them, the man introduced himself as Mr.Lee and said, “You probably don’t remember me, but last Christmas Eve you saved my life.Thank you for the year you gave me.” He and his wife hugged me, handed me a small gift, and left.
The following year a new doctor had joined the group, but I wanted to see if Mr.a(chǎn)nd Mrs.Lee would return.This time, I volunteered for the shift.I kept an eye on the door.Once again, at exactly 9 pm, the Lees appeared, carrying a warmly wrapped bundle.It was their new grandchild. Mr.Lee, his family and I spent 13 Christmas Eves together.In the later years the staff all knew about the story and would work to give me time with him in the break room, where we spent a half-hour each Christmas Eve.
The last year I saw him, he brought me a gift.I carefully opened the package and found a crystal (水晶) bell inside.It was engraved (鐫刻) with a single word: Friendship.Now, my family, friends and I ring that bell every Christmas Eve at exactly 9 pm and offer our best wishes to the man who we won’t forget.
1.Working on Christmas Eve was considered “a thankless job” because ______.
A. most patients were seriously ill
B. patients refused to express thanks
C. doctors had nothing to do on that day
D. doctors couldn’t get praise for the hard job
2.When the author left the hospital the next morning, Mr.Lee ______.
A. was really angry with her
B. was still in a state of danger
C. got ready to leave the hospital
D. recovered from his heart attack
3.According to the passage, the author formed a habit of ______.
A. celebrating Christmas Eve with her family
B. giving Christmas gifts to the hospital staff
C. spending Christmas Eve with Mr.Lee in hospital
D. ringing the bell for patients in the emergency department
4.Why does the author ring the bell on Christmas Eve?
A. To honor her working experience.
B. To tell kids the traditional custom.
C. To show the beginning of the holiday.
D. To remember an old friend of hers.
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All of us are pleased to see the problem ______ so quickly.
A. solve B. solving
C. to solve D. solved
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A. 076280856. B. 0824134883.
C. 076280732. D. 076510633.
2. If Alice, aged 11, and her parents go to James Bond Island, how much will they pay for the trip?
A. $160. B. $300. C. $260. D. $200.
3. Which of the following is true according to the passage?
A. All the four trips have 2 way transfer to hotel.
B. The transport in James Bond Island Tour is speed boat.
C. Alcohol is free of charge in the Song Preak Rafting Daytrip.
D. The cost of Phi Phi Island trip includes the National Park Fee.
4.Where does this text probably come from?
A. A tour brochure. B. A guide to geography.
C. Science fiction. D. A science report.
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Could I speak to ____is in charge of International Sales, please ?
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C. whoever D. no matter who
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Scientists are convinced ___________ the positive effect of laughter ___________ physical and mental health.
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---Have you finished your experiment report, Jane?
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完形填空
閱讀下面短文,從短文后各題所給的四個選項(A、B、C和D)中,選出可以填入空白處的最佳選項,并在答題卡上將該項涂黑。
I always walk to my husband’s office after work, wait for him and then we drive home together every day.
One day, while I was waiting for him, a beautiful Cadillac(凱迪拉克轎車) ________ near me. I was busy ________ the car when I noticed the driver. ________ , she was probably the most ________ woman I had ever seen outside of a movie screen. Her eyes were as blue as the sea, and she had teeth like pearls. Minutes later, a man walked over and they drove off. Sitting there, dressed in jeans and a T-shirt, I wanted to ________ . “Why is it so ________ that some people have it all?” I thought.
The next week I saw her again, and after that it almost became my ________ to see her. I would ________ if she and her husband ate out a lot and where they went. I wanted her to get out of the car so that I could see her in ________ length.
A few weeks later, this question was ________ for me. I was waiting at my usual spot and the lady’s husband came over to their car. He opened the door. The pretty woman ________ walked around to the passenger side—leaning on a walking cane. She ________ one leg with her hands and then the other. She had an artificial limb (假肢)on her left leg and a brace on her right one.
As they drove away, I began to cry. When my husband arrived, I told him about what had _________ . He said that he knew her husband and that, when the lady was twelve years old, she had been ________ in a car that got stuck on the railroad tracks. Unfortunately, both her parents were killed. The rail company made a large ________ with her because the crossing had no ________ . That’s ________ she owns such a nice car now.
For weeks I have ________this woman and her way of life, but now I realize how ________ I am. When you meet a person who seems to be much better off than you, don’t be fooled by ________ .
1.A. drove in B. pulled up C. sped by D. turned away
2.A. cleaning B. taking C. expecting D. admiring
3.A. Honestly B. Sincerely C. Surprisingly D. Obviously
4.A. peaceful B. typical C. beautiful D. patient
5.A. cry B. argue C. escape D. ask
6.A. unbearable B. unusual C. unfair D. unbelievable
7.A. chance B. wonder C. regret D. routine
8.A. imagine B. wonder C. guess D. doubt
9.A. great B. equal C. full D. standard
10.A. raised B. answered C. presented D. checked
11.A. slowly B. firmly C. quickly D. hurriedly
12.A. bent B. spread C. crossed D. lifted
13.A. changed B. happened C. passed D. hidden
14.A. discovered B. protected C. left D. trapped
15.A. settlement B. exchange C. promise D. arrangement
16.A. stops B. notices C. signals D. lights
17.A. why B. when C. because D. where
18.A. respected B. observed C. accepted D. envied
19.A. boring B. mature C. lucky D. confident
20.A. collections B. appearances C. backgrounds D. descriptions
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All the materials have been posted to you. I’m looking forward to the chance to meet you __________ to discuss the present situation of our company.
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