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The other day, I happened to meet someone I hadn’t seen for many years. I couldn’t believe the change in him. In fact, he didn’t even seem like the 36 person.
When I first knew Bill, back in 37 , he was one of the most carefree (无忧无虑) people I had ever 38 . He was always ready to have a party. He thought 39 of going out for beer at three o’clock in the morning or driving 50 miles to see an old 40 he really liked. Bill and I were in the same class in college, and 41 was never dull when he was 42 . With him there was one wild 43 after another. Sometimes I wonder how we 44 to study for our exams.
Last week I was in <<Houston>> on business and I ran into Bill in the bar at the hotel. 45 , I wasn’t even sure it was 46 . Was this short-haired businessman really the same person? I wasn’t really sure until I came near him but it indeed was Bill. Now he works for a bank. He 47 most of the evening about his job, his new car and his house. How he had changed! Back when we were in college, the 48 thing Bill cared about was possessions. Now they seemed to be his main 49 . Although I have changed quite a bit myself, somehow, I never 50 Bill changing so much. My image of him 51 the one I had formed 52 the time when we were college students together.
I suppose it’s 53 to expect people to remain the same, especially 54 I have changed so much myself. But I must say that I enjoyed the old Bill much more than the new Bill. Maybe he 55 the same way about me.
A. proper B. same C. usual D. right
A. childhood B. the army C. his thirties D. college
A. considered B. supposed C. met D. expected
A. nothing B. much C. most D. none
A. man B. hospital C. movie D. country
A. learning B. life C. work D. fun
A. in B. out C. away D. around
A. adventure B. mistake C. chance D. joke
A. decided B. intended C. managed D. hoped
A. First of all B. At first C. Now and then D. All the time
A. that B. us C. there D. him
A. thought B. talked C. argued D. spent
A. first B. last C. next D. only
A. interest B. event C. subject D. problem
A. forgot B. minded C. liked D. imagined
A. remained B. reminded C. suggested D. became
A. since B. from C. at D. till
A. unnecessary B. foolish C. common D. unusually
A. because B. that C. how D. when
A. felt B. acted C. looked D. discovered
(B)I needed to get some money so, after Christmas, I took a job in the clothes department at Graham’s for the first fortnight of the January sale. I can’t say that I enjoyed it, but it was an experience I’ll never forget.I could never understand why there were so many things in the sales; where did they all come from? Now I know the secret! Firstly, there is the special winter stock (货物) and the stock that people buy all the year round; some of these things are slightly reduced. Secondly, there are the summer clothes they couldn’t sell last year; these are heavily reduced to clear them. Thirdly, there are cheap clothes bought in specially for the sales; these are put out at high prices ten days before the sale begins and then are reduced by 60% in the sale. Clever! Lastly, they buy in “seconds? (clothes not in perfect condition) for the sale and they are sold very cheaply.When I arrived half an hour before opening on the first day of the sale, there was already a queue around three sides of the building. This made me very nervous.When the big moment arrived to open the doors, the security guards, looking less confident than usual, came up to them, keys in hand. The moment they had unlocked the doors, they hid behind the doors for protection as the noisy crowd charged in. I couldn’t believe my eyes; this wasn’t shopping, it was a battlefield! One poor lady couldn’t keep her feet and was knocked over by people pushing from behind.Clothes were flying in all directions as people searched for the sizes, colours and styles they wanted. Quarrels broke out. Mothers were using their small children to crawl(爬行) through people’s legs and get hold of things they couldn’t get near themselves.Within minutes I had half a dozen people pushing clothes under my nose, each wanting to be the first served. Where had the famous English Queue gone? The whole day continued like that, but I kept my temper(脾气)! I was taking money hand over fist and began to realize why, twice a year, Graham’s were happy to turn their expensive store into a battlefield like this.In the sale fever, people were spending money like water without thinking whether they needed what they were buying. As long as it was a bargain it was OK.You won’t believe this but as soon as I got home I crashed out for four hours. Then I had dinner and went back to bed, fearing the sound of the alarm which would tell me to get ready for the second day of the sale.61. What kind of clothes is likely to be sold 5% cheaper?A. Last summer’s clothes. B. Clothes not in perfect condition.C. Clothes bought in specially for the sales. D. Clothes for winter.62. Which of the following statements is true?A. The customers gave up the queuing for which the English are famous.B. The customers kept their temper while looking for clothes they wanted.C. Small children enjoyed crawling through people’s legs.D. The security guards were fearless of the crowd.63. In the author’s opinion, why were Graham’s happy to make their expensive store into “Battlefield?A. There were too many clothes and they wanted to clear them in the sales.B. They were eager to show that they were clever at doing business.C. They could take the chance to raise the prices of all their clothes.D. They wanted to make more money by having sales.64. The expression “crashed out” means ________.A. chatted with her friends B. slept soundlyC. broke down D. dined out65. What would be the best title for the passage?A. The Best Bargain. B. Hunting for a job.C. Sale Fever. D. A Pleasant Fortnight.
假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文,请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误,每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加:在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧),并在其下面写出该加的词。删除:把多余的词用斜线〔\〕划掉。修改:在错的词下划一横线,并在该词下面写出修改后的词。注意:1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词;2.只允许修改10处,多者(从第11处起)不计分。 Three years ago I failed an important exam in my life and became a student in a ordinary school. Disappointing as I felt at the shabby campus and the poor-equipped classroom, I found the teachers patient and considerate. However, I enjoyed the friendly atmosphere at class. I decided to make best of it. I worked hard and got along well with my teachers and classmates. Whenever I have difficulties, they were always available. Soon, I became one of the top student in my class, that greatly increased my confidence and got me motivated My experience tells me that it is not that you are given but how you make use of it that is determines who you are.
Three years ago I failed a important exam in my life and became a student in an ordinary school. Disappointing as I felt at the shabby campus and the poorly-equipped classroom, but I found the teachers patient and considerate. Besides, I enjoyed the friendly atmosphere on class. I decided to make best of it. I work hard and got along well with my teachers and classmates. Whenever I had difficulties, they were seldom available. Soon, I became one of the top student in my class, which greatly increased my confident and got me motivated.
My experience tells me that it is not what you are given but how you make use of it which determines who you are.
Ten years ago I used to be very fit. I rode a bike to work and I got a lot of exercise at weekends. I used to play tennis a lot and go for long walks. In those days I didn’t earn very much. I had a job in an office. It wasn’t a very good job but I had a lot of time to do the things I enjoyed doing.
Then, about eight years ago, I got a much better job. The pay was better, but the hours were a lot longer. I bought a car and drove to work every day. I began to take people out to lunch. And I began to put on weight, too. I stopped playing tennis and going for long walks at weekends because I just didn’t have any time for things like that any more.
There’s a lot of stress in my job. Perhaps that’s why I started drinking more than I used to. For example, I used to have only half a glass of whisky when I got home, but then I started filling my glass to the top, and instead of having one glass, I would have several. I started smoking a lot, too. I never used to smoke at all.
Two months ago I had a heart attack. At first I just couldn’t believe it. Luckily it wasn’t very serious. The doctor advised me to stop smoking and to eat less. He also advised me to work less and get more exercise. But I just haven’t any time! My job takes everything out of me!
Sometimes I wonder if I should get another job. Perhaps I could do something as I used to. But if I do that, I won’t earn as much. I have a family to support. I have to think of them, too. I just don’t know what I should do. What do you think?
1.Compared with ten years ago, what is worse for the author now?
A.His job. B.His pay.
C.His means of transport. D.His health.
2.According to the passage, when the author got the better job, which of the following is NOT true?
A.He got higher pay. B.His working hours weren’t long.
C.He found it very stressful. D.He had little free time at weekends.
3.After the author had a heart attack, the doctor advised him ____________.
A.not to work any longer
B.to take a long vacation abroad
C.to stop smoking and take exercise
D.not to eat out any more
4.What can we learn about the author?
A.The author is not sure what he should do now.
B.The author has taken the doctor’s advice already.
C.The author has got another new job.
D.The author feels much better now.