The office has always been a place to get ahead. Unfortunately, It is also a place where a lot of natural resources start to fall behind. Take a look around next time you’re at work. See how many lights are left on when people leave. See how much paper is being wasted. How much electricity is being used to run computers that are left on. Look at how much water is being wasted in the rest-rooms. And how much solid waste is being thrown out in the rubbish cans. We bet it’s a lot.
Now, here are some simple ways you can produce less waste at work. When you are at the copier, only make the copies you need. Use both sides of the paper when writing something less important. Turn off your lights when you leave. Use a lower watt bulb in your lamp. Drink your coffee or tea out of your mugs instead of single-use cups. Set up a recycling box for cans and one for bottles. And when you’re in the bathroom brushing your teeth or washing your face, don’t let the tap run. Remember, if we use fewer resources today, we’ll save more for tomorrow.
【小题1】The main purpose of the passage is to tell people _______.

Today , we’ll discuss a number of cases______beginners of English fail to use the language properly .

A. which           B. as                C. why                  D. where

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This advertisement aims at calling on people to ________.

A. attend full-time universities

B. work part time to further their education

C. improve their education at home to get better jobs

D. earn their degrees in different ways that suit them

Which of the following is NOT clearly mentioned in this advertisement? 

A. The way how you will get your degree. 

B. Tuition price. 

C. The hot fields you will be preparing yourself for.

D. The length of time it will take you to get a degree.

What does the writer of this ad intend to say by naming General Electric, IBM, Ford, etc.?

A. To show that their training is widely used in the country. 

B. To show that the training program is fully supported by famous companies in the U. S.

C. To prove the value of their training in every area.  　

D. To show the importance of getting recognized by the most famous companies.

It seems to the writer that the greatest attraction for people to take their training is______. 

A. its convenience

B. the degree’s nation-wide recognition

C. the economic benefit(利益) it will bring about

D. the hot fields the training will help people to enter

How many ways are mentioned in the ad for people to get in touch with the Harcourt Learning Direct?

A. One. 　　　   　B. Two. 　　   　　C. Three. 　  　　　D. Four.

Mr. and Mrs. Wu were fed up with their neighbor. He was always borrowing things from them.

“It’s not right.” Mr. Wu said to his wife one evening. “At some time or another that man has borrowed nearly everything we have. Almost every day he comes over to borrow something.”

“You are quite right,” his wife replied, “and most of the things he’s never returned.”

“What I want to know,” her husband said, “is why he can’t buy the things he needs like everyone else.”

“Because people like us are foolish enough to lend him what he needs.” she replied. “As long as we are willing to lend, he’ll keep on borrowing.”

“Then we’ll never lend him anything again.” Mr. Wu said. “The next time he asks to borrow something, I’ll say no.”

“We must have a good reason for saying no,” his wire said, “and we must always try to be polite to him. We don’t want to make an enemy of the man.”

It was not long before their decision not to lend their neighbor anything ever again was put to the test.

The next morning there was a knock on the door.

Mr. Wu went to answer it.

Their neighbor was standing there. Mr. Wu knew he was going to ask to borrow something, and was ready to refuse him politely.

“Good morning,” their neighbor said, “I’m sorry to trouble you, but I wonder if I could borrow your garden scissors.”

“I’m sorry,” Mr. Wu said, “but I’m afraid my wife and I will be using them today. We’ll be spending all day working in the garden.”

“Oh, ! see.” the neighbor said, “In that case, may I borrow your golf clubs? You won’t be needing them if you are working in the garden all day, will you?”

1.What did the neighbor do with most of the things he had borrowed?

2.Mr. and Mrs. Wu’s decision to treat their neighbor was

3.When did the neighbor want to borrow again?

4.How did the neighbor manage to get what he really wanted?

完成句子（共10小题，每小题1.5分，共15分）

71. He is fifteen, and is admitted to Peking University, 　　　　　　(也一样) his cousin sister. (so)

72. I have never dreamed of　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　(会有这样的机会) to study abroad free. (there)      

73. Today, we’ll discuss a number of cases                              (有些学生不能) to use the language properly. (fail)

74. 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　(随着时间的流逝), many occasions－birthdays, awards, graduations－were marked with Dad’s flowers. (as)

75. 　　　　　　　　　　　(无论你说什么)makes no difference to me. I won’t change my mind to go to Shanghai Expo although it’s crowded there. (say)

76. So difficult　　　　　　　　　　　　(我发现解决) the problem that I decided to ask Tom for advice. (work)

77. I supported him in time, otherwise he　　　　　　　　　　(会摔下来) the bike. (fall)

78. By the time you come here, I　　　　　　　　　　　　　(已经去) Beijing. (go)

79. Tim, you’re looking for Mary? She             (肯定去了) to the library. (must)

80. It was not until she had arrived home　　　　　　　　　　　(她记起) the appointment with the doctor. (remember)