—So how is your new roommate?

   —She really _____. She’s always making loud noises at midnight and when I remind her,she always makes rude remarks.

   A. turns me off     B. turns  me  down    C. turns me out      D. turns me over

阅读下面短文，从短文后所给各题的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出能填入相应空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

One man was to meet his wife downtown and spend some time shopping with her. He waited  36  for 15 minutes . Then he waited impatiently for 15 minutes more.After that , he became 37.When he saw a photogragh booth(亭)nearby, he had  38__ .He wore the most unhappy expression he could manage ,which was not 39 in the situation .In a few moments,he was holding four small prints that 40 even him.

He wrote his wife’s name on the back of the photos and handed them to a  41  behind the desk in the booth.＂ 42 you see a small , dark lady with brown eyes and an apologetic expression ,obviously  43  someone , would you please give her this ?＂he said . He then  44  his office in Morrison Building,  45 that if a picture is worth a thousand words , Then the four photos must be a good  46 ! He sat down with a smile.

His wife 47 those pictures.She carries them in her purse now and shows them to anyone who asks if she is married…….How are you with 48 ? One person calls it “wait training”.It seems that there is always something we are  49 .we wait on traffic and we wait in lines. We wait to hear about a new job. We wait to complete school.We wait for someone to change his or her mind.

Patience is an important  50  of a happy and rewarding  life .51, some things are worth waiting for .52  presents many opportunities for wait training.

We can hate waiting ,53_ it or even get good at it ! But one thing is  54 --- we cannot avoid it . How is your 55 coming along?

A. proudly         B. respectfully       C. patiently      D. curiously

A. angry           B. hungry           C.frightened     D. thirsty

A. a question       B. a reason          C. an opinion     D. an idea

A. serious          B. difficult          C. regular       D. convenient 

A. hurt             B. encouraged       C. attracted     D. shocked

A. clerk            B. secretary         C. passer-by     D. friend

A. Since           B. Before           C. As           D. If

A. looking for       B. working for       C. sending for   D. paying for 

A. called up         B. returned to       C. visited       D. left

A. worried         B. disappointed      C. satisfied     D. surprised

A. descripion       B. preparation       C. excuse      D.lecture

A. Tore           B. Saved            C. Develped    D. Destroyed

A. your wife       B. your family       C. patience      D. determination

A.hoping for       B. waiting for       C. ready for      D. fit for 

A. lesson          B.experience        C. purpose      D. quality

A. For example     B. After all         C. Right now     D. So far

A. Every age       B. Every shop       C. Every day     D. Every office 

A. accept          B. control         C. change        D. improve 

A. certain          B. interesting      C. precious       D. easy

A. photo taking     B.job hunting      C. decision       D. wait training 

Your House Will Take Care of You In Old Age
Have you ever thought what your life would be like in old age? Everyone talks about the “aging” society with large numbers of elderly people needing home care. Now German researchers have set up a “smart” house, programmed to help the elderly live at home with dignity. Scientists at Germany’s Fraunhofer Institute say the house combines existing technology with future-oriented technology.
For example, the “smart” bathroom has a touch screen mirror that can remind people to take their medicine, wash their hands or brush their teeth. The hardware behind Fraunhofer’s electronic bathroom is not new, and the software runs on a regular personal computer.
When the medicine cabinet is opened, a display in the middle of the mirror tells the person how many pills to take. The mirror is linked to a care provider, who can remotely check whether a patient at home is actually taking medicine and brushing his or her teeth. As many elderly people have arthritic(关节炎的) conditions that make it difficult to operate water taps, the mirror also has displays that turn the water tap on or off or control the water temperature.
The bathroom is only the start. Kitchens, bedrooms and all other parts of the “intelligent” home will become “user-friendly” to meet all kinds of individual needs. Sensors in doors, toilets, taps, light switches and carpets detect every activity and record them electronically. Doctors or care staff can see from the computer records what personal hygiene tasks have been completed, how often the elderly person visits the bathroom or uses the toilet. In case of an emergency, the computer automatically alerts the chosen contact person or calls the care center.
【小题1】 The ‘smart” bathroom has a touch screen mirror ________.

Many people like the feeling of the gentle wind in spring. Many like to see the falling leaves dancing in the wind in autumn. But sometimes, when the wind becomes a storm, it can be very destructive (毁灭性的).
A series of such storms struck the US last month and caused very serious damage and human pain.
Every year, major storms cause many problems around the world. There is nothing people can do to stop these powerful forces of nature. But new techniques are helping scientists to predict how, when, and where big storms will happen. The more exact scientists’ warnings are, the better people can prepare for the storms.
Predictions are improving. “We’ve gotten better over the years, especially the last few years,” says Phil Klotzback, a scientist at an American university. How is a storm formed? Even if scientists know where a storm will happen, winds can suddenly change, carrying the storm to a new direction. “For a hurricane to happen, conditions have to be just right,” Klotzback says.
First, the ocean water needs to be warm enough so that it evaporates and rises into the air. As it rises, the air containing drops of water cools and turns back into liquid. This process gives off heat. This produces energy like an engine that causes winds to increase. It drives the formation of a hurricane.
If wind speeds reach 40 miles per hour, the system is called a “ tropical storm”, and it gets a name. At 75 miles per hour, it becomes a hurricane. Hurricanes that hit the US start when a thunderstorm forms off the coast Africa. Storms also develop over tropical waters in other parts of the world.
On average, 60 or 70 storms form off Africa every year. About 10 of them get names. There are usually about six hurricanes. Two tend to be very big, with winds of 115 miles per hour or a bit higher.
The hurricane season lasts from June to November. Ninety percent of all hurricanes hit in August, September and October.
【小题1】According to the text, hurricanes usually ________.

Can you explain ________ the sun goes down in the west?