题目内容

You are driving alone in your car on a wild, stormy night, when you pass by a bus stop, and you see three people waiting for the bus:

1. An old lady who looks as if she is about to die.

2. An old friend who once saved your life.

3. The perfect partner you have been dreaming about.

Which one would you choose to offer a ride to, knowing that there could only be one passenger in your car?

Think before you read on …

This is a question that was once actually used when you are looking for a job.

You could pick up the old lady, because she is going to die, and you should save her first; Or you could take your old friend because he once saved your life and this would be the perfect chance to pay him back. However, you may never be able to find your perfect mate again.

The person who was chosen (out of 200 people) had no trouble coming up with his answer. He simply answered, “I would give the car keys to my old friend and let him take the lady to the hospital. I would stay behind and wait for the bus with the partner of my dreams.”

Sometimes, we get more if we are able to give up our thought limitations(限制). Never forget to “Think Outside of the Box.”

1. The reading is mainly about ________.

 A. the correct answer to the three difficult questions

B. a good reason to make no answer

C. good answers not coming out of answering questions directly

D. the three questions being hard to answer

2. The above three questions could appear when someone ________.

 A. drives a car on a wild, stormy night            B. works with 200 people

C. is ready to answer                                    D. needs to find work

3. From the reading we can know that ________.

 A. the three question are difficult to anyone     B. some people may give a reasonable answer

C. no people can make good answers                     D. only a good driver can make a perfect answer

4. The word “Box” in the reading means ________.

 A. cars                                                          B. the three people waiting for the bus

C. different answers                                      D. the questions themselves

5. The writer of the reading thinks ________.

 A. good answers are always coming when we think outside of the box

B. good drivers always make correct answers

C. no one can give a good answer to the three questions

D. everyone chooses the easiest question to answer

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“My dear lady,” says Holmes. “You’re shivering. Are you old? Do you want a cup of hot tea?”
“I’m not cold,” the woman replies, “I fear for my life!”
“We are here to help you. Don’t worry about anything. I don’t know you. But I know many things about you. For example, I know how you travel. You came to London by train. You also ride to the train station on a horse-drawn wagon(马车).”
“Why, yes. You’re right. But how do you know these things?”
“ I see a return ticket in your glove. I see fresh mud on the left arm of your dress. Now tell us your problem.”
“My name is Helen Stoner,” she states, “ My mother and father are dead. I am living with my stepfather, Dr Grimesby Roylott. He comes from a rich family. But they are no longer rich. They have nothing except a small piece of land and a huge old house. We are living in the house. Dr Roylott is using my mother’s money for expenses(开支). Part of it was for my sister and me. It was for our marriages.”
Holmes is sitting in his chair. His eyes are closed. He is listening carefully to Helen’s story. He hears every detail.
Helen continues. “My stepfather has no friends. He fights with everyone. He is strong and gets angry quickly. Everyone is afraid of him.”
“He has no friends at all?” asks Holmes.
“No. He talks to no one except the gypsies. They are poor people who travel from place to place. A band of gypsies is staying on our land right now.”
“Are you and your sister afraid of the gypsies?”
“My dear Mr Holmes. You are making me so sad. My sister is dead. That is why I am standing here in this room.”
【小题1】Paragraph 6 beginning with “My name is …” is mostly about_______________.

A.Helen’s dead sisterB.Helen’s trip to London
C.the house Helen lives inD.Helen’s stepfather and the family
【小题2】What is Holmes doing while Helen is telling her story?
A.Walking slowlyB.Listening carefully
C.standing sadlyD.Writing quickly
【小题3】Which of the following can best describe the gypsies according to the passage?
A.They are very richB.They are afraid of other people
C.They live on a horse-drawn wagonD.They move from one place to another
【小题4】The passage is probably from __________.
A.a novelB.a guideC.a poemD.an advertisement

 

TYPING

This course(课程) is for those who want to learn to type, as well as those who want to improve their typing. The course is not common. You are tested in the first class and begin practicing at one of eight different skill levels(水平). This allows you to learn at your own speed. Each program lasts 20 hours. Bring your own paper.

Course fee(费用): $125        Materials: $25

Two hours each evening for two weeks. New classes begin every two weeks.

This course is taught by a number of professional business education teachers who have successfully taught typing courses before.

 

UNDERSTANDING COMPUTERS

This twelve - hour course is for people who do not know very much about computers, but who need to learn about them. You will learn what computers are, what they can and can't do and how to use them.

Course fee: $75  Jan. 4,7,11,14,18  Wed.& Sat. 9:00-11:30a. m. 

Equipment(设备) fee: $10

David is a professor of Computer Science at Beijing University. He has over twenty years of experience in the computer field.

 

STOP SMOKING

Do you want to stop smoking? Have you already tried to stop and failed? Now is the time to stop smoking using the latest methods(方法). You can stop smoking, and this twelve -hour course will help you do it.

Course fee: $30    Jan. 2,9,16,23     Mon. 2:00-5:00p. m.

Dr John is a practical therapist who has helped hundreds of people stop smoking.

1.If you choose the UNDERSTANDING COMPUTERS course, you will have classes_____.

A. from Monday to Sunday               B. from Monday to Friday

C. on Wednesday and Saturday              D. on Saturday and Sunday

2.How long will the STOP SMOKING course last?

A. for a day     B. for three hours   C. for a week         D. for four days

3.Mr. Black works every morning and evening, but he wants to take part in one course. What is suitable for him?

A. TYPING        B. UNDERSTANDING COMPUTERS      C. STOP SMOKING       D. all courses

4.If you want to learn about computers and at the same time you want to improve your typing, how much will you pay for it?

A. $ 75                     B.  $ 150                            C.  $ 115                D.  $ 235

5. What’s the special difference between the TYPING course and the other two?

A. People with different skill levels may learn at different speed  

B. You’ll pay less money             

C. You will take a test after the course          

D. You will pay the fee before practicing

 

“My dear lady,” says Holmes. “You’re shivering. Are you old? Do you want a cup of hot tea?”

“I’m not cold,” the woman replies, “I fear for my life!”

“We are here to help you. Don’t worry about anything. I don’t know you. But I know many things about you. For example, I know how you travel. You came to London by train. You also ride to the train station on a horse-drawn wagon(马车).”

“Why, yes. You’re right. But how do you know these things?”

“ I see a return ticket in your glove. I see fresh mud on the left arm of your dress. Now tell us your problem.”

“My name is Helen Stoner,” she states, “ My mother and father are dead. I am living with my stepfather, Dr Grimesby Roylott. He comes from a rich family. But they are no longer rich. They have nothing except a small piece of land and a huge old house. We are living in the house. Dr Roylott is using my mother’s money for expenses(开支). Part of it was for my sister and me. It was for our marriages.”

Holmes is sitting in his chair. His eyes are closed. He is listening carefully to Helen’s story. He hears every detail.

Helen continues. “My stepfather has no friends. He fights with everyone. He is strong and gets angry quickly. Everyone is afraid of him.”

“He has no friends at all?” asks Holmes.

“No. He talks to no one except the gypsies. They are poor people who travel from place to place. A band of gypsies is staying on our land right now.”

“Are you and your sister afraid of the gypsies?”

“My dear Mr Holmes. You are making me so sad. My sister is dead. That is why I am standing here in this room.”

1.Paragraph 6 beginning with “My name is …” is mostly about_______________.

A.Helen’s dead sister                     B.Helen’s trip to London

C.the house Helen lives in                  D.Helen’s stepfather and the family

2.What is Holmes doing while Helen is telling her story?

A.Walking slowly                         B.Listening carefully

C.standing sadly                          D.Writing quickly

3.Which of the following can best describe the gypsies according to the passage?

A.They are very rich                       B.They are afraid of other people

C.They live on a horse-drawn wagon          D.They move from one place to another

4.The passage is probably from __________.

A.a novel           B.a guide           C.a poem           D.an advertisement

 

Mail-order Advertisement                

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D4545-MICROBIAL INSECTICIDE

Insects (昆虫)are going to run away from our new microbial insecticide (环保杀虫剂).It is safe and natural

B2377-HOME CLEANER

You are not going to need 5 or 6 chemical cleaners. You have Dr Clean! It is safe and strong ,and it cleans everything in your house !

A2104-CANVAS BAG(帆布袋)

You are going to say ,“No paper or plastic!”You have this excellent heavy canvas shopping bag

item

code

Price

Natural shampoo

T6762

$3.00

Microbial insecticide

D4545

$2.50

Canvas bag

A2104

$4.00

Hand soap

A2477

$1.00

Home cleaner

B2377

$2.23

Postage :$3.50

根据材料内容选择最佳答案,并将其标号填入题前括号内。

1.What do you need if you want to kill ants?

     A. Microbial insecticide.                B. Moonlight Company.

     C. Canvas Bag.                          D. Dr Clean.

2.You're going to love the natural soap, because ____  .

     A. it is clean                          B. ii smells sweet

     C. there are no chemicals              D. it is powerful

3.How much will you pay if you want three shampoos and two canvas bag mailed to you?

   A. $12.25.    B. $ 20.50.     C. $13.50.   D. $17.

4.What does the underlined word "it' most probably refer to?

     A. Canvas bag.    B. Chemical.        C. The house.  D. Dr Clean.

5.How many products are mentioned in the ads ?

A.3   B.4    C.4    D.5

 

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