Every country has its own dining customs. Americans feel that the first rule of being a 36  guest is to be on time. If a person is invited to dinner at six thirty, the hostess 37 him to be there at six thirty or 38  a few minutes after. Because she usually does the cooking, she has to time the meal 39 the hot rolls and the coffee and the meat can be at their best when the guests come. If they are late, the food will not be so 40 , and the hostess will be 41 . 42 the guest cannot come on time, he should call his host or hostess on the phone, give the reason, and tell 43 what time he can come.  44 the situations, guests sometimes bring a box of candy, a bottle of wine or a bunch of flowers to give to the hostess as a 45 of appreciation.

As guests continue to arrive, it is usually considered polite for the  46 in the group to 47 when a woman enters the room and continue to stand until she is seated.  48 , most young people and some groups of elder people  49 stress equality of the sexes no longer observe the custom. A visitor should be 50 to each situation and follow the lead of the Americans present.

When the guests sit down at a dinner table, it is a 51 for the men to help the ladies by pushing their chairs under them. However, some Americans  52  do this, so the visitors must notice what others do and do the  53  . 54 the meal is under way and if the dinner is in a private home, a guest 55 avoid embarrassment by leaving talk to someone else.

36. A. polite

B.elegant

C. honored

D. serious

37. A. tells

B.expects

C. asks

D. hopes

38. A. at most

B.less than

C. at least

D. more than

39. A. in case

B.as long as

C. so that

D. on condition that

40. A. tender

B.nutritious

C. good

D. enough

41. A. angry

B.nervous

C. shameful

D. disappointed

42. A. If

B.unless

C. whether

D. although

43. A. at

B.in

C. on

D. about

44. A. looking at

B.combined with

C. Depending on

D. Related to

45. A. matter

B.heart

C. sense

D. sign

46. A. host

B.men

C. hostess

D. women

47. A. smile

B.stand

C. applaud

D. nod

48. A. As a result

B.Moreover

C. In addition

D. However

49. A. whose

B.what

C. who

D. which

50. A. aware

B.similar

C. active

D. sensitive

51. A. custom

B.regulation

C. habit

D. principle

52. A. even

B.no longer

C. still

D. no more

53. A. following

B.same

C. deed

D. example

54. A. Unless

B.Until

C. While

D. After

55. A. shouldn't

B.must

C. needn't

D. may

    I’d been 16 for six days and was already prepared to deal with failure. I remember when my mum woke me up that morning; her voice wasn’t as scratchy as it usually was.

    I stayed in bed for a few minutes. I was reluctant (不愿) to leave its warmth and comfort, and reluctant to face the problem that I’d let myself forget for the past six months. Finally, I dragged myself out of bed.

I finished getting ready and tried to settle down. It didn’t work, so I decided that my mum and I should go. We had a little time, so I thought we could practice parking. I failed, with the wheel hitting the pavement. After that, the little bit of confidence I’d had was gone. I tried two more times, but didn’t improve much. Then we headed to the test site.

I went into a room for some paperwork. And I waited for 20 minutes―just enough time to make myself believe that I was going to fail. Then, finally, it was my turn. I just wanted to get it over and make sure that I had to come back next Thursday.

I stepped outside and the sky was the light blue I love. It offered me some comfort and I realized something: sometime between when I pulled myself off the seat and when I got outside, I had become calmer.

The first thing I had to do was parking, which I did quite well. The confidence that came with it hit me like a wave. The rest of the test went well and I passed it all. As I drove back, the instructor told me I would not be coming back for a second test next Thursday.

Back in the building I didn’t have to say a word. My mum knew just by looking at me. Her smile made her face softer. And I’m sure it was at least as big as mine. But, her eyes looked kind of teary, so, I knew she was happy for me.

 

56. We can infer ______.

       A. the writer’s mother might often wakes him up rudely

       B. the writer’s mother is always kind to him

       C. the writer’s mother hates him

       D. never wakes him up in the morning

57. What has the author done probably in the past six months?

       A. He has been ill in bed.                                  B. He has been learning to drive.

       C. He has prepared to deal with failure.             D. He has been looking after his mother.

58. Which is TRUE according to the passage?

       A. As he did well at the beginning of the text, his confidence grew.

       B. He didn’t doubt that he could pass the driving test.

       C. As soon as he got to the test site, he calmed down.

       D. He was happy that he had to come back next Thursday.

59. Which word can be used to describe the writer’s character?

       A. Uneasy.              B. Unhappy.              C. Unconfident.             D. Unlucky.

 

Before a new type of airplane goes into service, every part of it is tested again and again. But there are two tests that are more important than all the others.

The first is called the "tank test". Modem airplane must fly very high in the sky. Air must be pumped into the plane so that the passengers can breathe. The metal structure of the plane has to be very strong for this reason. When the plane is filled with air, the air presses against the skin of the plane inside. The pressure on a small window is like a huge foot that is trying to get out. If a small part of the plane were to fail, the plane would explode in the sky. To test the structure, the plane is lowered into a huge tank or container of water. Then it is filled with air. The pressure inside the plane is greater than it ever will be when it is high up in the air. Finally, there is an explosion. This does not cause so much damage inside the water tank as it would be anywhere else. Engineers can discover which part of the plane has broken. Then that part is made stronger. The most dangerous test happens when the new plane is going through test flights in the air. The test pilot must find out exactly what happens when the engines are all shut off at once. The plane begins to fall like a stone. It is the pilot's job to find out how he can get control of the plane again. These two tests are examples of how planes are made safe before they ever carry passengers.

 

64. By doing the "tank test", the engineers can find out______.

A. the amount of air in the plane                        B. the strength of the plane structure

C. the pressure inside and outside the plane        D. the power of the airplane engines

65. What will happen to the plane under the "tank test"?

A. It will be broken.                                      B. It will be filled with water.

C. It will be made stronger.                            D. It will be tested by pilot.

66. According to the text, why are test flights most dangerous?

A. The plane may explode in the air.           B. The pilot may lose control of the plane.

C. The engines may be damaged.               D. Too much air may get into the plane.

67. What might be the most suitable title for the text?

A. Two Important Tests on Airplanes        B. The Importance of Flying Safely

C. The Danger of Testing Airplanes          D. How Airplane Are Made and Tested

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