题目内容

I could not find out from Jim whether he wants to come or not; he would not __________ himself.

A.
commit
B.
express
C.
behave
D.
cheat

A
解析：
commit oneself 表达自己的意见；behave oneself 做事规矩,举止规范；cheat oneself 欺骗自己。这句话的意思是“我们弄不明白吉姆是否想来,他没有说”。

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A Letter from Steve Jobs
August 24, 2011
To the Apple Board of Directors and the Apple Community,
I have always said if there ever came a day when I could no longer meet my duties and expectations as Apple’s CEO, I would be the first to let you know. Unfortunately, that day has come.
So I resign（辞职）as CEO of Apple. I would like to serve, if the Board feels fit, as Chairman of the Board, director and Apple employee.
As far as my successor goes, I strongly suggest that we name Tim Cook as CEO of Apple.
I believe Apple’s brightest days are ahead of it. And I look forward to watching and contributing to its success in a new role.
I have made some of the best friends of my life at Apple, and I thank you all for the many years of being able to work alongside you.
Steve
More Information:
Steve Jobs (February 24, 1955—October 5, 2011) was an American businessman, designer and inventor. He is best known as the co-founder, chairman, and CEO of Apple Inc. Unluckily, in 2003, Jobs was diagnosed（确诊）with a pancreas neuroendocrine tumor（胰腺癌）. Although the cancer was treated in the first place, he appeared thinner as his health fell. On medical leave for most of 2011, Jobs finally made a decision to resign as Apple CEO in August that year. Shortly after that, on October 5, he died. He continues to receive honors and public attention for his influence in the technology and music industries.
【小题1】Why did Jobs resign as CEO of Apple according to the letter?

A．He was found seriously ill in 2003.

B．He felt he could no longer meet the responsibilities as a CEO.

C．He would like to be Chairman of the Board rather than CEO.

D．He was on medical leave for most of 2011.

【小题2】Which of the following statement is NOT true?

A．After receiving the medical treatment, Jobs was in good health again.

B．Tim Cook was a friend and co-worker of Jobs.

C．People will remember and honor Jobs for his influence in the technology and music industries.

D．Jobs believed that Apple would have a bright future.

【小题3】What is Jobs’ mood when writing this letter?

A．Optimistic for the company

B．Sorry for himself

C．Grateful to his friends and co-workers

D．All the above

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Finally I could no longer hold back my curiosity and made bold to ask a customer—an elderly gentleman—about this. Hearing my question，he roared with laughter. Then he replied in a selfmocking(自嘲)tone.“Young lady，I have been doing this for more than fifty years. All I know is that everybody would stare at you as if you were a fool if you just pick up the melon and leave！”

Not long after that，my watermelon stall friend unexpectedly sent me an invitation for her wedding，which really surprised me. I asked her, “How come you are seized by a sudden desire to get married? I don't remember ever hearing you mention that yon've got a boyfriend.” She answered while counting money，“Everyone has to get married anyway，so it is better to get married sooner than later.”

I could think of no word to refute(反驳)her. It seems that everybody is living for everybody else and has forgotten the need of their own heart. It may be safe and save a lot of worries by following others' suit in doing things. The use of We or Us will give one a steady and sure sense of pride. But using the pronoun “I” would often give one a guilty conscience.

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A．necessary for the buyer to tap the watermelon

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