题目内容
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
We had just finished thirteen miles of hiking in the snowy mountains. We were tired and our muscles 21 as we made our way back to New England.
When I heard that two seats in first class on our next flight were 22 for a small upgrade fee, I jumped at the 23 . We agreed to pay the fee to 24 our tickets. Our spirits lifted immediately. At least we would 25 our adventure in comfort and style.
Our travel has always been arranged on a budget, 26 flying first class was a new 27 for us. As we 28 the plane, we felt as if we were part of an elite（精英）group. We took our seats and were happy to 29 the other few passengers who could fly in such luxury.
As we chatted away about hiking, waterfalls and bears, I could 30 people around us talking about busy schedules and business meetings. It wasn’t long 31 I realized that these people were 32 to flying in luxury. “They are important people,” I thought to myself.
We 33 that the stewardess(空姐) was working nonstop to ensure the comfort of the first class passengers. She could not walk by a seat without receiving an 34 .
As the stewardess walked by our 35 , I looked at her and said, “Thank you and I hope you have a great night.” She stopped at our seats with a look of 36 on her face, bent down, looked at me and said, “Excuse me?” I repeated my words and she smiled in a rather 37 way, almost as if I had asked her a question that she did not know how to answer.
“You are the only passenger here to say thank you or say something 38 to me tonight and I really appreciate your kindness.”
The 39 of belonging to an elite group of people in first class disappeared as we heard her words. Our seats in luxury offered us more than a comfortable ride. We were 40 that, without kindness, we would be flying in no class.
21. A. stretched B. built w(w w.ks&5 u.c*o m C. weakened D. ached
22. A. believable B. available C. active D. visible
23. A. discount B. opportunity C. benefit D. convenience
24. A. return B. protect C. upgrade D. check
25. A. end B. start C. plan D. change
26. A. or B. and C. but D. so
27. A. challenge B. load C. concern D. experience
28. A. boarded B. left C. entered D. crowded
29. A. have B. envy C. join D. appreciate
30. A. see B. hear C. find D. sound
31. A. after B. since C. before D. until
32. A. accustomed B. ready C. addicted D. likely
33. A. felt B. noticed C. guessed D. stated
34. A. advice B. blame C. order D. warning
35. A. seats B. plane C. neighbour D. class
36. A. amusement B. disbelief C. delight D. fright
37. A. funny B. curious C. similar D. confusing
38. A. impolite B. nice C. interesting D. valuable
39. A. fear B. willingness C. refusal w(w w.ks&5 u.c*o m D. sense
40. A. persuaded B. reminded C. suggested D. wished
单词拼写：根据所提供的首字母，写出符合句意的单词。一个空只能填一个单词。（共10小题；每小题0.5分，共5分）
1. The Big House of Qiao Family (乔家大院) is a perfectly p__________________ old house.
2. It suddenly o_____________ to her that she had once seen the man somewhere before.
3. Bank cards are p________________ useful when travelling and there are often insurance benefits if you pay for your travel with them.
4. The police want those who have w____________ the accident to call them and provide them with enough evidence.
5. More often than not, it is difficult to c______________ the exact meaning of a Tang poem in English.
6. She wrote several letters to the government about the air pollution, but got no r_____________.
7. Today, the boss announced that smoking was f__________________ during office hour.
8. Akitt was u_______________ about the time of the recovery so he looked very depressed.
9. Though rich, she lives a simple life. She r____________ wears expensive jewellery.
10. I was very d_________________ by the failure, but I still hoped we could find a solution.
It is sometimes said that the English are polite people. This can make life difficult for foreigners. Suppose a foreign boy asks an English girl to go out with him and she says, “If I finish my work, I’ll meet you in the cafe at 7 o’clock.” Is she saying “yes” or “no” to his invitation? In grammatical terms, she is using the conditional structure (表示条件的句式). By using the conditional, speakers of English can avoid giving a “yes” or “no” answer to a question. It enables people to be diplomatic (婉转的). If the girl doesn’t want to go out with the boy, she won’t turn up at the cafe. She will let him understand she is still working. If she wants to go out with him, but doesn’t want to appear too easy to catch, she has achieved that with her reply. But in this case, as she uses the first conditional which shows probability, she is quite likely to turn up at the cafe. Being polite can make life very difficult! The conditional is often used by people in the news -- politicians, for example -- who wish to avoid speaking out their ideas. This is very important if they are on their way to discuss an agreement. No one wants to give away his or her points before he or she starts. A government spokesman might say to a group of workers, “If we could pay you more, we would.” The use of the conditional here makes room for argument although the speaker is using the second conditional form, which shows improbability. So it is unlikely the workers will get their rise. “If ” is a small word, which appears often in the English language. It can show politeness, reported speech and conditionals such as the First -- probability -- if I can come to your party, I will; the Second -- improbability -- if I saw you tomorrow, I’d give you the book; and the Third -- impossibility (meaning it is too late to change something that has happened ) -- if you have told me, I would have helped you.60. The using of the conditional can make a speech _________. A. clearer B. quicker C. more polite D.more exciting61. Which of the following is true according to the passage? A. Language used in the news should make room to argue. B. Usually English girls are not easy to catch. C. English people never speak out their ideas in public. D. The word “ if ” can show different meanings.62. In the passage, “If we could pay you more, we would.” probably means __________. A. the workers will make more money B. the spokesman doesn’t give any promise C. the spokesman keeps his word D. the workers’ problems aren’t difficult63. This passage is mainly talking about _________. A. the conditional in communicationB. how to invite a girl in Britain C. British people and their life D. some language points in daily English
It is sometimes said that the English are polite people. This can make life difficult for foreigners. Suppose a foreign boy asks an English girl to go out with him and she says, “If I finish my work, I’ll meet you in the cafe at 7 o’clock.” Is she saying “yes” or “no” to his invitation?
In grammatical terms, she is using the conditional structure (表示条件的句式). By using the conditional, speakers of English can avoid giving a “yes” or “no” answer to a question. It enables people to be diplomatic (婉转的). If the girl doesn’t want to go out with the boy, she won’t turn up at the cafe. She will let him understand she is still working. If she wants to go out with him, but doesn’t want to appear too easy to catch, she has achieved that with her reply. But in this case, as she uses the first conditional which shows probability, she is quite likely to turn up at the cafe. Being polite can make life very difficult!
The conditional is often used by people in the news -- politicians, for example -- who wish to avoid speaking out their ideas. This is very important if they are on their way to discuss an agreement. No one wants to give away his or her points before he or she starts. A government spokesman might say to a group of workers, “If we could pay you more, we would.” The use of the conditional here makes room for argument although the speaker is using the second conditional form, which shows improbability. So it is unlikely the workers will get their rise.
“If ” is a small word, which appears often in the English language. It can show politeness, reported speech and conditionals such as the First -- probability -- if I can come to your party, I will; the Second -- improbability -- if I saw you tomorrow, I’d give you the book; and the Third -- impossibility (meaning it is too late to change something that has happened ) -- if you have told me, I would have helped you.
60. The using of the conditional can make a speech _________.
A. clearer B. quicker C. more polite D.more exciting
61. Which of the following is true according to the passage?
A. Language used in the news should make room to argue.
B. Usually English girls are not easy to catch.
C. English people never speak out their ideas in public.
D. The word “ if ” can show different meanings.
62. In the passage, “If we could pay you more, we would.” probably means __________.
A. the workers will make more money
B. the spokesman doesn’t give any promise
C. the spokesman keeps his word
D. the workers’ problems aren’t difficult
63. This passage is mainly talking about _________.
A. the conditional in communication
B. how to invite a girl in Britain
C. British people and their life
D. some language points in daily English
foreigners. Suppose a foreign boy asks an English girl to go out with him and she says, “If I finish my work, I’ll meet you in the cafe at 7 o’clock.” Is she saying “yes” or “no” to his invitation?
ers, “If we could pay you more, we would.” The use of the conditional here makes room for argument although the speaker is using the second conditional form, which shows improbability. So it is unlikely the workers will get their rise.