阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从36—55各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。
The purpose of a letter of application is to help you to “sell” youself. It should state_36_the job you want,and should tell what your abilities you are and what you have_37_. It should be simple,human,personal and brief without_38_out any necessary facts.
In writing a letter of application, keep in_39_that things a possible employer is most_40_to want to know about are your application, your achievements and your aims. The opening paragraph is perhaps the most important part. _41_the first few sentences fail to _42_the reader’s attention,the rest of letter may not be_43_at all. Try to key your opening remarks to the needs or interests of the employer,not_44_your own needs or desires.For example, instead of beginning with “I saw your_45_in todays’s newspaper”. You might say “I have made a careful_46_of your adertising during the past six months ”or “I have made a survey in my neighbourghood to find out how many housewives_47_your product and why they like it.”
Try to_48_generalities. Be clear about the kind of job for which you are now_49_College graduates looking for their first positions often ask “What can I_50_in a letter? Employers want esperience-which, naturally, no_51_has.” The answer is that everything you have ever done is_52_.
It is important to write a good strong closing remark for your letter. _53_a specific request for an interview or give the possible employer something definite to do or expect. An excellent_54_is to enclose a stamped, self-addressed envelope with your letter. That makes it_55_for a possible employer to get in touch with you.
36、         A.clearly  B.carefully        C.obviously       D.easily
37、         A.found    B.done     C.known  D.heard
38、         A.sending         B.taking   C.leaving D.picking
39、         A.brain     B.sight     C.order    D.mind
40、         A.probable       B.possible         C.likely     D.able
41、         A.While    B.Although       C.As D.If
42、         A.pay        B.win        C.show     D.fix
43、         A.kept      B.continued     C.read      D.written
44、         A.to B.for         C.into       D.from
45、         A.advertisement      B.report   C.article   D.introduction
46、         A.watch   B.search  C.study    D.discussion
47、         A.change B.search  C.sell        D.use
48、         A.avoid     B.make    C.protect D.gain
49、         A.losing    B.applying        C.preparing      D.fitting
50、         A.offer      B.supply   C.mean    D.provide
51、         A,worker B.beginner       C.owner   D.manager
52、         A.success         B.development         C.experience   D.practise
53、         A.Make    B.Ask        C.State     D.Get
54、         A.result    B.decision         C.promise         D.idea
55、         A.happier          B.easier   C.cheaper         D.safer

二． 完形填空（20分）

The purpose of a letter of application(求职信) is to help you to “sell” yourself. It should state__16___ the job you want, and should tell what your abilities are and what you have ___17___. It should be simple, human, personal and brief without ___18___ out any necessary facts.

In writing a letter of application, keep in ___19___ that the things a possible employer is most ___20___ to want to know about are your qualifications(条件), your achievements and your aims. The opening paragraph is perhaps the most important part. ___21___ the first few sentences fail to ___22___ the reader’s attention, the rest of the letter may not be __23___ at all. Try to key your opening remarks to the needs or interests of the employer not ___24___ your own need or desires. For example, instead of beginning with “I saw your ___25___ in today’s newspaper,” you might say “I have made a careful ___26___ of your advertising during the past six months” or “I have made a survey in my neighborhood to find out how many housewives ___27___ your product and why they like it. ”

Try to ___28___ generalities. Be clear about the kind of job for which you are now ___29___. College graduates looking for their first positions often ask “What can I ___30___ in a letter? Employers want experience—which, naturally, no ___31___ has.” The answer is that everything you have ever done is ___32___.

It is important to write a good strong closing for your letter. ___33___ a specific request for an interview or give the possible employer something definite to do or expect. An excellent ___34___ is to enclose(内附) a stamped, self-addressed envelope with your letter. That makes it ___35___ for a possible employer to get in touch with you.

16. A. clearly        B. carefully       C. obviously      D. easily

17. A. found         B. done        C. known     D. heard

18. A. sending    B. taking       C. leaving          D. picking

19. A. brain          B. sight        C. order       D. mind

20. A. probable         B. possible        C. likely        D. able

21. A. While         B. Although      C. As             D. If

22. A. pay             B. win           C. show        D. fix

23. A. kept            B. continued    C. written             D. read

24. A. to           B. for            C. into          D. from

25. A. advertisement      B. report C. article      D. introduction

26. A. watch        B. search     C. study       D. discussion

27. A. change      B. make       C. sell           D. use

28. A. avoid          B. remember   C. protect             D. gain

29. A. losing         B. applying       C. preparing     D. fitting

30. A. do          B. write        C. mean       D. provide

31. A. worker       B. beginner      C. owner      D. manager

32. A. success     B. development C. practice     D. experience

33. A. Make         B. Ask           C. State        D. Get

34. A. result         B. decision        C. promise        D. idea

35. A. happier      B. easier      C. cheaper        D. safer

It’s no surprise why Kung Fu Hustle is the top-grossing^① homegrown movie in Hong Kong. Hustle’s approach to a simple good-against-evil plot is extremely cheerful.

Humor bordering on slapstick combined with exciting choreography^② by Yuen Wo Ping, who masterminded^③ the fight scenes in Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon and The Matrix, make Kung Fu Hustle a lively, visual treat.

There is plenty of violence, but it’s largely cartoonish. Stephen Chow wrote, directed, produced and stars in this non-stop action movie, which is in Cantonese with English subtitles^④.

Chow plays Sing, an eager young man who longs to be a member of the powerful and cruel Axe Gang. When gang members appear on the scene, sometimes dancing with their frightening axes in hand, the sky breaks out with fireworks. The sets are shocking, with classic cars lining the neon-lighted streets and gambling casinos^⑤ serving as the backdrop to the underworld activities. All these give off the sensation of Old West shootouts.

One neighborhood is blessedly away from the disorder. Pig Sty Alley is so poverty-stricken it holds no interest for the Axe Gang. Then in wanders the unlucky Sing, who attempts to get money there. But folks are not what they seem: The town is full of kung fu masters.

Sing tries to single out someone he can fight, but it seems as if everyone, elderly and very young alike, has a body like Charles Atlas. During the time, Sing calls upon the Axe Gang, which faces off against the people of Pig Sty Alley, led by the town’ s landlords, the powerful lady in curlers and her husband. Fans of kung fu movies will have a rip-roaring time, but even moviegoers are sure to enjoy spirited action of Kung Fu Hustle.

Notes:

top-grossing  adj. 票房收入最高的

choreography  n. 舞蹈术

mastermind  vt. 策划

subtitle  n. 说明对白的字幕

gambling casino  赌博场

Which of the following characters does the passage mainly describe?

      A. Stephen Chow     B. Yuen Wo Ping      C. Sing      D. Charles Atlas

Kung Fu Hustle becomes the top-grossing homegrown movie in Hong Kong because _______.

      A. it is full of humor and exciting action      B. it is full of cartoonish characters

      B. it is mainly made up of dance            D. it is a non-stop action movie

Which of the following about the Axe Gang is TRUE?

      A. The Axe Gang is popular with fans of kung fu movies.

      B. The Axe Gang is always easy do good things.

      C. The Axe Gang doesn’t know how to use guns.

      D. The Axe Gang often fights against its enemy using the axes.

In which part are you likely to find it if the passage appears in the web site?

      A. Entertainment.       B. Travel.        C. News.        D. Books.

目前家长为孩子请家教是一种普遍现象。前几年多见于初、高中学生，现在有些小学生也请家教。父母们如此舍不得花钱和忍心占去孩子的时间，究竟是为什么呢？某中学生英语报正在征文，了解其中原因。请根据下面所给的标题和首段内容，分析慢、中、快三类学生请家教的原因并说明你对家教现象的态度。
1．慢等生：catch up with sb. ; become dependent on sth.依赖……
2．中等生：surpass vt.超过
3．快等生：more competitive 更有竞争力的

当前私家车在你们城市发展势头迅猛，但它带来许多便利的同时，也带来了一些弊端。上个月你们班就“私家车迅速发展的利与弊”进行了热烈的讨论，请根据下表提供的内容，客观介绍讨论的情况，并谈谈你自己的看法。

注意：

1．对所给要点，不要简单翻译，要有适当发挥。

2．词数：150 左右。

3．参考词汇：

消耗consume (?vt?.)?尾气the waste gas