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

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

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 (假设结构). By using the conditional, speakers of English can avoid giving a "yes" or "no" answer to a question. It enables people to be diplomatic(有策略). If the girl doesn't want to go out with the boy, she won't turn up at the place 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 caf. 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 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 had told me. I would have helped you.

77.The use of conditional can make a speech________.

       A.clearer     B.quicker         C.more polite       D.more exciting

78.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.

79.In the passage, "If we could pay you more, we would." probably means________.

       A.the workers make more money       B.the spokesman doesn't promise anything

      C.the spokesman keeps his word         D.the workers' problems aren't difficult

80.If someone says, "If I were free now, I would go with you", he means that________.

       A.he is very polite to you      B.he will go with you

       C.he regrets that he didn't go with you  D.he refuses to go with you

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

I learned how to accept life as it is from my father. 　36 , he didn't teach me acceptance when he was strong and healthy, but rather when he was 　37 and ill.

My father was 　38 a strong man who loved being active, but a terrible illness 　39 all that way. Now he can no longer walk, and he has to sit in a chair all day. Even talking is 　40 . One night, I went to visit him with my sisters. We started 　41 about life, and I told them about one of my 　42 . I said that we must very often give things up 　43 we grow-our youth, our beauty, our friends—but it always 　44 that after we give something up, we gain something new in its place. Then suddenly my father 　45 up. He said,“But，Peter, I gave up 　46 ! What did I gain?”I thought and thought, but I couldn’t think of anything to say. 　47 , he answered his own question,“I 　48 the love of my family. I looked at my sisters and saw tears in their eyes, along with hope and thankfulness.

I was also 　49 by his words. After that, when I began to feel irritated（生气）at someone, I 　50 remember his words and become 　51 . If he could replace his pain with a feeling of love for others, I should be 　52 to give up my small irritations. In this 　53 , I learned the power of acceptance from my father.

Sometimes I 　54 what other things I could have learned from him if I had listened more carefully when I was a boy. For now, though, I am grateful for this 　55 .

36．A．Afterwards　　　　　　 B．Therefore　　　　　　 C．However　　　　　　　 D．Meanwhile

37．A．tired　　　　　　　　　　　 B．weak　　　　　　　　　 C．poor　　　　　　　　　　 D．slow

38．A．already　　　　　　　　　 B．still　　　　　　　　　　　 C．only　　　　　　　　　　 D．once

39．A．took　　　　　　　　　　　 B．threw　　　　　　　　　 C．sent　　　　　　　　　　 D．put

40．A．impossible 　　　　　　 B．difficult　　　　　　　　 C．stressful　　　　　　　 D．hopeless

41．A．worrying　　　　　　　 B．caring　　　　　　　　　 C．talking　　　　　　　　 D．asking

42．A．decisions　　　　　　　 B．experiences　　　　　 C．ambitions　　　　　　 D．beliefs

43．A．as 　　　　　　　　　　　　 B．since　　　　　　　　　 C．before　　　　　　　　 D．till

44．A．suggests　　　　　　　　 B．promises　　　　　　　 C．seems　　　　　　　　　 D．requires

45．A．spoke　　　　　　　　　　 B．turned　　　　　　　　　 C．summed　　　　　　　 D．opened

46．A．something　　　　　　　 B．nothing　　　　　　　　 C．everyone　　　　　　　 D．everything

47．A．Surprisingly　　　　　 B．Immediately　　　　 C．Naturally　　　　　　　 D．Certainly

48．A．had　　　　　　　　　　　 B．accepted　　　　　　　 C．gained　　　　　　　　 D．enjoyed

49．A．touched　　　　　　　　 B．astonished 　　　　　 C．attracted　　　　　　　 D．warned

50．A．should　　　　　　　　　 B．could　　　　　　　　　 C．would　　　　　　　　　 D．might

51．A．quiet　　　　　　　　　　　 B．calm　　　　　　　　　　 C．relaxed　　　　　　　　 D．happy

52．A．ready　　　　　　　　　　 B．likely　　　　　　　　　 C．free　　　　　　　　　　 D．able

53．A．case　　　　　　　　　　　 B．form　　　　　　　　　　 C．method　　　　　　　　 D．way

54．A．suppose　　　　　　　　 B．wonder　　　　　　　　 C．know　　　　　　　　　 D．guess

55．A．award　　　　　　　　　　 B．gift　　　　　　　　　　　 C．lesson　　　　　　　　　 D．word