题目内容
SECTION B(18分)
Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A,B,C and D.Fill in each blank with word or phrases that best fits the context.
Handshaking, though a European way of greeting people, is now often seen in big cities of China. Nobody knows exactly when the practice 36 in Europe. It is said that long long ago in Europe when people met, they showed their unarmed hands to each other as a sign of 37 . As time went on and trade in cities grew rapidly, people in cities began to clap each other’s hands to make a (an) 38 or to reach an agreement. This was later changed into shaking hands among friends on meeting or 39 each other. “Let’s shake (hands) on it” sometimes means agreement reached.
Do the Europeans shake hands wherever they go and with whomever they meet? 40 . Sometimes the Chinese abroad reach out their hands too often to be 41 . It is really very impolite to 42 your hand when the other party, especially when it is a woman, shows little interest in shaking hands with you and when the meeting does not 43 anything to him or her. 44 , for politeness, he holds out his unwilling hand in answer to your uninvited hand, just touch it slightly. There is generally a misunderstanding among the 45 that westerners are usually open and straightforward, while the Chinese are rather reserved (矜持的) 46 . But the truth is that some people in western countries are more reserved than some Chinese today. So it is a good idea to shake hands with a Westerner 47 when he shows interest in further relations with you.
36.A.came B.grew C.turned D.started
37.A.interest B.eagerness C.goodwill D.patience
38.A.signal B.noise C.offer D.deal
39.A.leaving B.seeing C.kissing D.visiting
40.A.Yes B.Maybe C.Well D.No
41.A.polite B.kind C.helpful D.interested
42.A.hold B.give C.shake D.display
43.A.mean B.matter C.count D.make
44.A.As long as B.However C.Even if D.Therefore
45.A.people B.Chinese C.Europeans D.public
46.A.in person B.in manner C.in harmonyD.in secret
47.A.absolutely B.possibly C.only D.definitely
36—40 DCDAD 41—45ABACB 46—47 BC
解析
Section B
Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.
A.change B.reverse C.constant D.condition AB.Recognizing AC.Interrupting AD.Decent BC.thus BD.Follow CD.speedily |
Living one’s life is really like driving on a highway. First, the driver must carefully examine the
41 of his car, just as he cares for his health for a good life . Once he enters into the highway, he must 42 certain rules for his own safety. It can also be said that he must obey certain rules of society when living as a 43 adult. For example, on the highway, he is required to keep a 44 speed which can be compared with his continuous activities through his life. Neither driving nor living must be taken at too high a speed nor at too slow a speed. If he drives too 45 , the police will give him a ticket, just as he will be arrested when he breaks the law. Acting too conservatively, he will be called an out-of-date person 46 the others driving at the proper speed. When he wants to 47 lanes, he must give careful attention to every direction of his car . It is sometimes dangerous to change the way of life unless he can be sure of completion by doing so. He should not make any unnecessary changing of lanes which gives him only danger.
Finally, he must discover where he is now by 48 some signs appearing now and then. If he takes the wrong turning, he must return to the right path as soon as he can. But he may 49 lose time and energy both on the road and in life.
On the whole, driving on a highway and living one’s life are both hard work. But if he is careful and serious enough, they will provide him much pleasure.
Section B
Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.
A.change B.reverse C.constant D.condition AB.Recognizing AC.Interrupting AD.Decent BC.thus BD.Follow CD.speedily |
Living one’s life is really like driving on a highway. First, the driver must carefully examine the
41 of his car, just as he cares for his health for a good life . Once he enters into the highway, he must 42 certain rules for his own safety. It can also be said that he must obey certain rules of society when living as a 43 adult. For example, on the highway, he is required to keep a 44 speed which can be compared with his continuous activities through his life. Neither driving nor living must be taken at too high a speed nor at too slow a speed. If he drives too 45 , the police will give him a ticket, just as he will be arrested when he breaks the law. Acting too conservatively, he will be called an out-of-date person 46 the others driving at the proper speed. When he wants to 47 lanes, he must give careful attention to every direction of his car . It is sometimes dangerous to change the way of life unless he can be sure of completion by doing so. He should not make any unnecessary changing of lanes which gives him only danger.
Finally, he must discover where he is now by 48 some signs appearing now and then. If he takes the wrong turning, he must return to the right path as soon as he can. But he may 49 lose time and energy both on the road and in life.
On the whole, driving on a highway and living one’s life are both hard work. But if he is careful and serious enough, they will provide him much pleasure.