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Tourists can have a better view of the sea and the island from their _____ on the top of the temple on the mountain.

A. position B. situation C. condition D. stage

Just as our degree of individual freedom uncomfortable to many foreign visitors, foreign attitudes toward truth seem uncertain to Americans.

In many countries people will tell you what they think you want to hear, whether or not it is true. To them, this implies politeness. To Americans, it is considered misleading-even dishonest--to distort facts on purpose, however kind the motive. The point is ---our priorities(优先) are different; in the United States truth has a higher priority than politeness. We are taught from babyhood that “Honesty is the best policy.” Elsewhere, politeness, honor, family loyalty, “machismo” or many other values might come far ahead of honesty if one is listing priorities.

But with us, trust and truth are of paramount importance. If we say of a man, “You cannot trust him.” This is one of the most damning statements that can be made about him.

In view of such profound differences in values, it is natural that misunderstandings and irritations often occur, especially in exact areas such as the negotiation of contracts. A Mexican has said, “With us b business is like a courtship(求爱).” Americans lack this grace, but on the other hand you can count on their word. You know where you are with them; except in advertising, they will not be “whispering sweet nothings” that they do not mean in order to make you feel desirable!

“How far is it to the next village?” the American asks a man standing by the edge of the road. In some countries, because the man realizes that the traveler is tired and eager to reach his destination, he will politely say “Just down the road.” He thinks this is more encouraging, gentler, and therefore the wanted answer. So the American drives on through the night, getting more and more angry, feeling “tricked.” He thinks the man deliberately lied to him, for obviously he must have known the distance quite well.

Had conditions been reversed, the American would feel he was “cheating” the driver if he implied the next town was close when he knew it was really 15miles further on. Although, he, too, would be sympathetic to the weary driver, he would say, “you have a good way to go yet; it is at least 15 more miles.” The driver might be disappointed, but he would know what to expect.

This often-epeated question of accuracy versus courtesy leads to many misunderstandings between people of different cultures. If you are aware of the situation in advance, it is sometimes easier to recognize the problem.

67．The best title for the passage should be_______.

A．Truth or politeness B．Truth or lying

C．Cultural differences D．Honest Americans

68．In American’s view, people who tell you what they think you want to hear, whether or not it is true, are_______.

A．polite B．honest C．kind D．misleading

69．According to the author, misunderstandings and angers often occur as a result of_______.

A．the exactness of negotiation B．the importance in trust and truth

C．deep differences in values D．lack of respect

70．According to the author, Americans_______.

A．treat a business deal like a courtship

B．list honor on the top of the list of values

C．do not whisper sweet nothings in advertising

D．expect to know the exact distance when asking the way

Erik Weihenmayer was born with an eye disorder. As a child his eyesight became worse and then, at the age of 13, he lost his sight completely. However, he did not lose his determination to lead a full and active life Erik became an adventurer. He took up parachuting, wrestling and scuba diving. He competed in long-distance biking, marathons and skiing. His favorite sport, thought, is mountaineering. As a young man, Erik started to climb mountains. He reached the summit of Mount McKinley in 1995 and then climbed the dangerous 1000-metre rock wall of EI Capitan. Two years later, while climbing Mount Kilimanjaro in Kenya with his girlfriend, they stopped for a time at 13,000 feet above sea level－in order to get married. In 1999, he climbed Aconcagua, the tallest mountain in South America. And then , on May 25, 2001, at the age of 33, Erik successfully completed the greatest mountaineering challenge of all. He climbed Mount Everest, the highest mountain in the world. Erik invented his own method for climbing mountains. He carries two long poles: one to lean on and the other to test the way ahead of him. The climber in front of him wears a bell to guide him. Erik is a good team member. He does his share of the job, such as setting up tents and building snow walls. Although he could not enjoy the view, Erik felt the excitement of being on the summit of Everest. He hopes that his success will change how people think about the blind. “When people think about a blind person or blindness, now they will think about a person standing on the top of the world.

1.When was Erik born?

A. In 1967. B. In 1995. C. In 1968.. D. In 1969.

2.What was unusual about his wedding?

A. He got married on the summit of Mount McKinley.

B. He got married when climbing Mount Everest.

C. His wedding was held at 13,000 feet above sea level

D. His wedding was held after he prepared a lot.

3.What is Erik’s special method for climbing a mountain?

A. He takes his girlfriend with him. B. He uses two long poles to help himself

C. He does his share of the jobs.　 D. He keeps a good team around him.

4. Which of the following shows the right order of what happened?

a. He topped Mount McKinley.

b. He became blind.

c. He challenged Mount Everest.

d. He reached the peak of Kilimanjaro.

e. He climbed the rock wall of EI Capitan.

A. b a e d c 　　 B. b e d c a　 C. a b e d c 　 D. b a c d e

请阅读下列学位申请者的信息，从A、B、C、D、E和F 6个国家中为每位申请者选出最合适的留学国家，选项中有一项是多余选项。

1. Zhang Yuan has passed the IELTS and hopes to go to a foreign country for further study with easier access to visas and international environment, regardless of the tuition fee.

2.Wang Ying doesn’t have so much money and wishes to study art at a university in a foreign country as an international student.

3. Li Ming would like to take on campus part-time jobs while studying in a foreign country and wishes to go on staying in the country after he finishes studying there.

4.Li Hong can afford a tuition of about 200,000 yuan. She wishes to study in a foreign country with good climate and wishes to go on staying in the country after she finishes studying there.

5.Zhang Hua has passed the TOEFL and GRE. He wants to have more chances of getting scholarships to study in a foreign country.

New friends, Fresh lifestyle, Better career opportunities… Those are attractions of overseas study for young people in China. “Start early, finish strong.” Some of them say.

More than 300 universities from 27 countries and regions were represented at last weekend’s international education exposition (展览).

A．The US

The US has always been on the top destination list for Chinese students，with its high education standards and enough scholarships.

Good news: It’s easier to get a US student visa nowadays. Last year, the refusal rate was only 20 to 30 percent, much lower than a few years before, according to US Embassy.

Concerns: There’re a lot to prepare. The TOFEL, GRE…It’s longer time to apply to US universities than schools in the UK or Australia.

Useful link: www.Usembassychina.org.cn

B．The Netherlands

Tulips, windmills and wooden shoes：this was the image that once drew tourists. But Holland has more to offer.

Good news: From 2005, Holland and China started recognizing each other’s education certificates. And from 2006, the government provides 4 million euros (欧元) for scholarships to Chinese students every year.

Concerns: Not many Chinese know about Dutch education. Speaking Dutch sounds not easy.

Useful link: www.nesobeijin 9.com

C．The UK

Easier access to visas and international environment are the UK’s great attractions for Chinese students.

Good news: There are many new scholarships this year, both from the government and universities, such as the Scotland International Scholarship.

Concerns: Money. It’s expensive to study in the UK, with an average cost of 200,000 to 300,000 yuan a year.

Useful link: www. Educationuk.org.cn

D．Canada

Canada’s multicultural environment is good for students’ studies and careers.

Good news: Students are allowed to take on campus part-time jobs during their studies from last year. It’ll help pay living expenses. Students can get two-year work permits after graduation.

Concerns: Only a limited number of scholarships are available. They rarely cover the full cost of a study programme.

Useful link: www.studycanada.cn

E. Italy

Italy is getting a lot of attention this year in China．With the China-Italy Year. Its art, culture and fashion appeal to many students.

Good news: China and Italy will recognize each other’s educational certificates soon. Its government-funded universities are tuition free to international students.

Concerns: The language is a problem. Most classes are taught in Italy.

Useful link: www.studyinitaly.cn

F. Australia

Good climate, high quality education，favorable immigration policy: these make Australia one of the most popular choices among Chinese students.

Good news: A new E-visa policy ensures a quick application process (four weeks compared with l2 weeks before).

Concerns: Tuition fees have risen in past years. The total cost is about 200,000 yuan to attend a university located in big cities like Sydney or Melbourne.

Useful link: www.studentsidp.com

第二节完型填空（共20小题，每小题1分，满分20分）

A friend once told me a beautiful story of how ordinary people found a simple way to help others. My friend was 36 the beautiful view on the top of Casper Mountain, a 37 place for visitors to overlook (俯视) Casper, Wyoming. Even in the summer it was 38 on top of the mountain, and on this day he 39 a young woman who clearly had no coat. She 40 as she wrapped (用……缠绕) her arms around herself.

Then he saw an older man 41 up to the young woman, take off his sweater and place it on her 42 . The man said, “Here, keep the sweater. The 43 is even better when you’re warm.” She smiled her 44 and wrapped the warm sweater 45 her shoulders as the man went away.

Before the woman left, she found a middle-aged woman who was also 46 cold and she handed her the sweater. “47 it,” she said. “The view is even better when you’re warm.”

My friend was 48 in that, so he kept his eyes on the sweater. He noticed that before the current (现在的) 49 of the sweater left, she came near to a trembling (颤抖的) man, 50 it to him and said, “Here ... keep the sweater. The view is 51 better when you’re warm.”

“That happened a couple of years ago,” my friend said. “And as far as I know, that 52 is still on top of Casper Mountain, going from one person to another.”

Ordinary people can find a way to 53 others. Great opportunities to help others seldom come, but small ones 54 us daily. Like somebody else likes to say: Nobody can help everybody, 55 everybody can help somebody!

36. A. getting B. enjoying C. taking D. making

37. A. dirty B. terrible C. favorite D. cold

38. A. hot B. sunny C. cool D. warm

39. A. liked B. knew C. touched D. noticed

40. A. laughed B. cried C. feared D. shook

41. A. walk B. rush C. jump D. swim

42. A. shoulders B. hands C. arms D. legs

43. A. health B. picture C. result D. view

44. A. thanks B. apologies C. dissatisfaction D. greetings

45. A. on B. by C. with D. around

46. A. silently B. clearly C. especially D. finally

47. A. Throw B. Buy C. Keep D. Mend

48. A. surprised B. interested C. shocked D. frightened

49. A. helper B. giver C. owner D. seller

50. A. gave B. sold C. showed D. bought

51. A. quite B. never C. ever D. much

52. A. man B. woman C. mountain D. sweater

53. A. compete B. help C. fight D. forgive

54. A. catch B. miss C. surround (包围) D. welcome

55. A. if B. unless C. so D. but

________ on the top of the mountain is an ancient tower dating back to hundreds of years ago .

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