摘要: A Letter of Recommendation The Second Department of English Beijing Foreign Language Institute Beijing, China July 17, 1989 Lemon Language Institute Sidney, Australia Dear President, It is a great honour for me to introduce to you one of my very best student, Miss Shen Ming, a 21-year-old graduate of our institute this year. Miss Shen entered our institute in 1985 and she has ever since been hard-working at her lessons and made rapid progress. During the four years of study, she has always ranked high in her class. In 1987, she came out first at the National College Students English Speech Contest. Coming from a family of English teachers, Miss Shen has a particular interest in the teaching of English. It is her wish to further her studies on linguistics, methodology as well as on the English language. It will certainly be of great help to her if she could have such a chance in your Institute . With best regards, Yours sincerely, Wang Shen 翰林汇

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  It is impossible not to make a mistake at some points in your life.We may as well accept that some thing will go wrong and we will be to blame.It is therefore sensible to work out some strategies for apologizing, and the best way to apologize is by letter.This way you can take care over every work you write-which you can't do if you say sorry to someone in person.

  We all say or do something that we wish we hadn't said or done.You may say something that accidentally hurts someone, or you may provide a service which doesn't come up to the standards that a client or customer expected.

  You may feel that it was a genuine mistake which couldn't be avoided.Rather than dwell on the mistake, you should quickly try to remedy(修补)the problem.An effective letter of apology is an important part of that process.

  For the contents of the letter, just remember TABS-Timing, Action, Brevity, Sincerity.

  The timing of a letter of apology is essential-it must be sent as soon as possible.Any delay in our sending the letter will only compound(add to)the problem.In this case “Better late than never” is not the best motto! The longer you wait before you wait before writing a letter of apology, the more it will seem that you have been coerced(被迫)into writing it.

  Although it is important to recognize what has gone before, it is also essential to detail the action you plan to take to rectify whatever it was you did wrong.Research has shown that some indication that you have thought about what future action you plan to take is always well received.

  A letter of apology should be brief and the word “sorry” should appear no more than twice.Indicate that you are aware using it a second time-“once again, I am so sorry for…” or “as I said earlier, I am really sorry about…”.Finally, the tone of the letter has to be sincere.In fact, the combination of all the above factors will help in this respect.

  And don't think that letters are out of date in the email-oriented 21st century.An apology email can be worse than no apology at all!

(1)

What kind of advice does the text suggest about apologizing?

[  ]

A.

It's a good idea to write a letter of apology as soon as something has gone wrong.

B.

It's a good idea to send several emails to apologize.

C.

Write a long letter apologizing several times to make your point.

D.

Wait to see how they react to your letter before planning to do anything.

(2)

What kind of things do you NOT apologize for?

[  ]

A.

A service that is not as good as it should be.

B.

Genuine mistakes.

C.

Car accidents.

D.

Causing offence or hurt.

(3)

The underlined expression “Rather than dwell on the mistake” in the third paragraph means you ________.

[  ]

A.

should not waste time worrying about what happened.

B.

should consider the problem

C.

should forget about what happened.

D.

should analyse who was at fault.

(4)

How can timing compound problems?

[  ]

A.

If you write immediately, they will be suspicious.

B.

If you leave it for a few days, they will know it is your idea to write.

C.

Waiting for a few days before you write will show your sincerity.

D.

Waiting too long will make it worse because they won't believe you mean it.

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  As a teenager, I didn’t get along well with my mother before.She   1   every aspect of my life, leaving me unable to have my   2   space.

About two years ago, I had a   3   with her.I just couldn’t control my bad temper that day.I said something   4   to mum.Mum was hurt, but she went away without saying anything.

  When I was   5   at home.I started to recall the happy time we spent together and realized that I should   6  .But when I saw mum, the   7   moments pushed all the thoughts of saying sorry out of my head.I came back to my bedroom, feeling distracted(心烦意乱的).That night I didn’t’   8   well.

The next day, I got up earlier than usual.And I   9   a letter beside my bed.It was mum! In this letter, mum   10   how she loved me and how she worried about me.The   11   of mum’s love raced through my mind when I read it.I couldn’t help crying out.I went out of the bedroom and saw mum standing there   12   me.

  “I am sorry, mum, Please   13   me!” I said with a guilty conscience(愧疚感).Then I saw tears of   14   coming into mum’s eyes.We embraced(拥抱)emotionally.That moment was totally in my   15   forever.

  From then on,   16   there is argument between us, we will write our feelings and thoughts to each other.Then we can   17   and soon get on well.

  By telling my story, I just want   18   people to know that if you have problems with you parents, try to find the   19  .Never think that you have nothing to talk with them.They are the persons who always love you and stand   20   you! Maybe they’ve hurt you before, probably just because they didn’t know how to express love.

(1)

[  ]

A.

took notice of

B.

took care of

C.

took hold of

D.

took the place of

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[  ]

A.

private

B.

wide

C.

empty

D.

quiet

(3)

[  ]

A.

talk

B.

conflict

C.

fight

D.

decision

(4)

[  ]

A.

cheerful

B.

wonderful

C.

harmful

D.

hurtful

(5)

[  ]

A.

asleep

B.

sleepy

C.

alone

D.

lonely

(6)

[  ]

A.

complain

B.

tolerate

C.

change

D.

apologize

(7)

[  ]

A.

unhappy

B.

uncertain

C.

unfriendly

D.

unfamiliar

(8)

[  ]

A.

eat

B.

feel

C.

sleep

D.

live

(9)

[  ]

A.

wrote

B.

found

C.

received

D.

read

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[  ]

A.

implied

B.

explained

C.

declared

D.

promised

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[  ]

A.

words

B.

stories

C.

records

D.

details

(12)

[  ]

A.

pointing at

B.

smiling at

C.

waiting for

D.

looking for

(13)

[  ]

A.

forgive

B.

accept

C.

forget

D.

punish

(14)

[  ]

A.

happiness

B.

regret

C.

sadness

D.

shame

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A.

diary

B.

memory

C.

imagination

D.

life

(16)

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A.

because

B.

unless

C.

if

D.

although

(17)

[  ]

A.

understand

B.

play

C.

think

D.

relax

(18)

[  ]

A.

unkind

B.

impatient

C.

adult

D.

young

(19)

[  ]

A.

answers

B.

methods

C.

solutions

D.

suggestions

(20)

[  ]

A.

for

B.

by

C.

in

D.

against

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Prince’s College Summer School

Prince’s College Summer School is an annual(每年的) training program for high school students at all levels who want to improve their English. Courses are given by the teachers of Prince s College and other colleges in New York. Trips to museums and culture centers are also organized. This years summer school will be from July 25 to August 15.

More information is as follows:

Application (申请) date

l     Students in New York should send their applications before July 18, 2013.

l     Students of other cities should send their applications before July 16, 2013.

l     Foreign students should send their applications before July 10, 2013.

Courses

l     English Language

Spoken English: 22 hours

Reading and Writing: 10 hours

l     American History: 16 hours

l     American Culture: 16 hours

Steps

l     A letter of self-introduction

l     A letter of recommendation(推荐)

﹡ The letters should be written in English with all the necessary information.

Cost

l     Daily lessons: $200

l     Sports and activities: $100

l     Travels: $200

l     Hotel service: $400

﹡ You may choose to live with your friends or relatives in the same city.

Please write to:

          Thompson, Sanders

          1026 Prince’s Street

          New York, NY 10016, USA

          E-mail: PC-Summer-School@ yahoo. com

60.If you are to live with your relatives in New York, you will have to pay the school ______.

  A. $200      B. $400      C. $500      D. $900

61.Which of the following is true about Prince’ s College Summer School?

  A. Visits to museums and culture centers are part of the program.

  B. Prince’ s College Summer School is run every other year.

  C. Only top students can take part in the program.

  D. Only the teachers of Prince’ s College give courses.

62.You can most probably read the text in ______.

  A. a newspaper   B. a travel guide   C. a textbook   D. a telephone book

63.What information can you get from the text?

  A. The program will last two months.  

 B. You can get in touch with the school by e-mail or by telephone.

  C. As a Chinese student, you can send your application on July 14, 2013. 

  D. You can write to Thompson only in English.

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  A letter 1 a Dutch stamp on the envelope arrived at 43 Tudor Road, the home of Mr and Mrs Stuart the other day. It was addressed to Rose Stuart, their 11-year-old daughter. When she opened it, she had a surprise.

  When Rose was 2 holiday at Deal in August, she wrote her name and address on a piece of paper, 3 the request “Please write to me”, put the paper in a bottle and threw it into the sea.

  On November 15, the bottle was picked up from the shore near a village in Holland, by a 14-year-old-school boy. He opened it, found Rose's 4 and at once 5 it.

  He told Rose in good English that his village had about 2, 500 people. “I'm learning English, but I don't know many words yet. ” He hoped Rose 6 to him and told her that he had many books, 7 were about the sea. With the letter he sent some picture postcards with views of the local church and 8 places in the district.

  Rose, a pupil of Oxford Country Grammar Girls' School, is delighted to have a pen-friend in Holland. She is 9 and delighted to know that her bottle managed 10 across the Channel, in spite of the stormy weather through which it must have passed with its message on its three-month voyage.

1.

[  ]

A.with
B.in
C.on
D.by

2.

[  ]

A.on
B.in
C.during
D.for

3.

[  ]

A.adding
B.being added
C.added
D.added to

4.

[  ]

A.name
B.address
C.news
D.message

5.

[  ]

A.replied
B.answered to
C.wrote to
D.replied to

6.

[  ]

A.to write
B.would be written
C.would write
D.will write

7.

[  ]

A.the most
B.most of them
C.most of whom
D.most of which

8.

[  ]

A.another
B.the others
C.other
D.the other

9.

[  ]

A.surprised
B.surprising
C.unexpected
D.unexpecting

10.

[  ]

A.to swimming
B.swim
C.to swim
D.to be swimming

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King's College Summer School is an annual( 每年的) training program for high school students at all levels who want to improve their English. Courses are given by the teachers of King's College and other colleges in New York. Trips to museums and culture centers are also organized. This year's summer school will be from July 25 to August 15.

More information is as follows:

Application (申请) date

l     Students in New York should send their applications before July 18, 2007.

l     Students of other cities should send their applications before July 16, 2007.

l     Foreign students should send their applications before July 10, 2007.

Courses

l     English Language

Spoken English: 22 hours

Reading and Writing: 10 hours

l     American History: 16 hours

l     American Culture: 16 hours

Steps

l     A letter of self-introduction

l     A letter of recommendation(推荐)

﹡ The letters should be written in English with all the necessary information.

Cost

l     Daily lessons: $200

l     Sports and activities: $100

l     Travels: $200

l     Hotel service: $400

﹡You may choose to live with your friends or relatives in the same city.

Please write to:

          Thompson, Sanders

          1026 King' s Street

          New York, NY 10016, USA

          E-mail: KC-Summer-School@ yahoo, com

64. You can most probably read the text in ________.

  A. a newspaper   B. a travel guide   C. a textbook    D. a telephone book

65. Which of the following is true about King's College Summer School?

  A. Only top students can take part in the program.

  B. King's College Summer School is run every other year.

  C. Visits to museums and culture centers are part of the program.

  D. Only the teachers of King's College give courses.

66. What information can you get from the text?

  A. The program will last two months.    

B. You can write to Thompson only in English.

  C. As a Chinese student, you can send your application on July 14, 2007.

  D. You can get in touch with the school by e-mail or by telephone.

               

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