(B)

Martha had been working for Miller Laboratories for two years ,but she was not happy there . Nothing significant had happened in the way of promotions or salary increases . Martha felt that her supervisor , a younger and less experienced person than she , did not like her . In fact , the supervisor often said unpleasant things to her .

One day , while talking with her friend Maria , she mentioned how discouraged she was . Maria gave her the name of a cousin of hers who was director of Human Resources Department for a large chemical company . Martha called him the next day and set up an interview on her lunch hour .

During the interview . Mr. Petri said , “You’re just the kind of person we need here . You’re being wasted in your other job . Give me a call in a day or two . I’m sure we can find a place for you in our organization .” Martha was so happy she almost danced out of the building .

That afternoon , Ruth Kenny , her supervisor , saw that Martha had come in ten minutes late from her lunch hour and she said . “Oh , so you finally decided to come back to work today ?”

This was the last straw . She could not take another insult . Besides , Mr. Petri was right :she was being wasted in this job .

“Look ,” she said angrily , “if you don’t like the way I work , I don’t need to stay here , I’ll go where I’m appreciated ! Good-bye!” She took up her things and stormed out of the office .

That night she called Maria and told her what had happened and then asked Maria , “What do you think?”

“Well,” said Maria carefully , “are you sure about the other job?”

“Well , not exactly , but …”

Maria continued , “Will you be able to get a recommendation from Ms .Kenny if you need one ?”

“A recommendation?…from Ms.Kenny ?” hesitated Martha , in a worried tone .

“Martha , I hope you didn’t burn your bridges ,” Maria said . “I think I would have handled it differently .”

78.Martha is unhappy in her job because      .

    A.she has not advanced               B.the work in not significant

    C.her supervisor is younger than she     D.there is too much work with little payment

79.Which of the following statements is NOT true ?

    A.At her supervisor’s criticism , Martha lost her temper .

    B.Mr. Petri felt Martha was not valued in her present job .

    C.Martha’s interview with the director was on her lunch hour .

    D.Martha got the name of the director through her cousin .

80.The phrase “ the last straw” in the middle of the passage probably refers to      .

    A.the last opportunity                B.the straw that saves Martha’s life

    C.the last reminder                  D.the final unpleasant thing

81.What does Maria think of Martha’s decision ?

    A.Martha has handled the matter properly .

    B.Martha shouldn’t have set the bridge on fire .

    C.Martha should have found a new job before leaving .

    D.Martha shouldn’t have lost her temper with her supervisor .

Directions : Read the following passages . Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements . For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read .

(A)

While reading , you may focus on the Q (question) and A(answer ) on the following web page .

 

Q My husband and I would like to spend five or six days in the Maldives . Could you suggest some low-priced hotels ? We’ll be there in November . Jan Davies , email .
A Prices in the Maldives are high . The cheaper hotels (and there aren’t many ) mightn’t be much to look at , with unpleasant rooms , iron roofs , old buildings ,poor and rough vegetation and basic facilities , but they get their atmosphere from cheerful customers and an untidy , free island feel .
Angaga (South Ari Atoll , phone 0011 960 450510), Asdu Sun Island (North Male Atoll , email info@ . mv ) are both a bit like this .
You’ll be there in the low season (May to November ), when its’ still warm , but there’s a greater likelihood of rain , so you should be able to get a double (standard ) room with full board (three meals a day ) for $ 100 a night .
However , pricing structures for the hotels are enormously complex for standard , superior and luxurious rooms .
Q My husband and I are from Australia .We are planning a four-week trip to London , Dublin and Paris in October and we are shocked by the cost of hotels . We have searched the Internet and hotel books given to us by tourist authorities but we can’t find anything cheaper than $ 150 a night .
Joan Maloney , email .
A For Australians traveling Europe , especially its capital cities , is expensive. You may have to increase your budget (预算). However , if you can’t afford these costs , then you should consider staying in hotels where the cheapest twin rooms with shared bathroom cost about$20 a person in Dublin and Paris and $35 in London . The minimum you would pay for a double room in a central area is $50 a person in Dublin and Paris and $70 in London . These prices are for shared bathroom facilities , though you will get a wonderfully unhealthy cooked breakfast thrown in .
Not all hotels are equal , of course , and it’s a good idea to consult a guidebook with a good reputation .
 
 
 

75.The hotel Angaga in the Malives       .

    A.attracts untidy people              B.has some basic facilities

    C.has the best landscape              D.can be contacted by email

76.If you spend your holiday in the Maldives in February ,      .

    A.there is a greater likelihood of rain

    B.the weather will probably be better than that of the low season

    C.standard , superior and luxurious rooms are all available

    D.a standard room with full board will cost less than $ 100 a night

77.What is the advice for the couple planning to visit Europe in October ?

    A.They could live in hotel rooms of lover standard .

    B.They should put up with the wonderfully unhealthy cooked breakfast .

    C.The should buy a reliable guidebook instead of increasing the budget .

    D.They should stay in hotels in a central area .

(B)

The British love to think of themselves as polite , and everyone knows how fond they are of their “pleases” and “thank yous” . Even the simplest business such as buying  a train ticket requires   65   seven or eight of these . Another   66    of our good manners is the queue . New-comers to Britain could be forgiven for thinking that queuing rather than football was the   67    national sport . Finally , of course , motorists generally stop at crossings . But does all this mean that the British should consider themselves more polite than their European neighbours ? I think not .

Take forms of address (称呼)for example . The average English person -  68    he happens to work in a hotel or department store -would rather die than call a stranger “Sir” or “Madam” . Yet in some European countries this is the most basic of common address . Our  69     “you” for everyone may appear more democratic , but it means that we are forced to seek out complicated ways to express   70    .I am all  for returning to the use of “thee” and “thou”(Thee and thou are old-fashioned poetic words for “you”); “you” would be   71   for strangers and professional relationships .

And of course , the English find touching and other shows of friendship truly terrifying . Have you noticed how the British   72   ever touch ? Personally , I find the Latin habit of shaking hands or a friendly kiss quite charming . Try kissing the average English person , and they will either take two steps backwards in horror ; or, if their escape is   73   ,you will find your lips touching the back of their head . Now what could be   74   than that  ?

65.A.at least         B.at most        C.less than         D.not more than

66.A.signal          B.scene         C.sign            D.sight

67.A.true           B.original        C.superior         D.advanced

68.A.if             B.whether       C.when           D.unless

69.A.universal        B.unique        C.regular          D.normal

70.A.politeness       B.gratitude       C.democracy       D.consideration

71.A.ordered         B.reserved       C.offered         D.stocked

72.A.highly         B.mostly        C.hardly          D.nearly

73.A.confirmed       B.assured        C.jammed         D.blocked

74.A.better          B.ruder         C.more polite      D.more frightening

Directions : For each blank in the following passages there are four words or phrases marked A,B,C and D . Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context .

(A)

Farmers , as we all know , have been having a hard time of it lately , and have turned to new ways of earning income from their land . This involves not only planting new kinds of crops , but some  55    ways of making money, the most unusual of which has got to be sheep racing . Yes , you heard me    56   ! A farmer now holds sheep races on a regular basis , and during the past year over 100, 000 people have   57    to watch the race . “I was passing the farm on my way to the sea for a holiday ,” one punter (赛马经纪人)told me , “ and I thought I’d have a look . I didn’t believe it was serious , to tell you the truth .” According to a regular visitor , betting on sheep is more interesting than betting on horses . “At proper horse races everyone has already studied the form of the horse   58   , and there are clear favourites .   59   nobody has heard anything about these   60    !Most people find it difficult to tell one from another in any case .” I stayed to watch the races , and I must admit that I found it quite   61   .In a usual sheep race , half a dozen sheep race down hill over a course of about half a mile . Food is waiting for them at the other end of the   62    just to give them some encouragement , I ought to add ! The sheep run surprisingly fast ,   63   they have probably not eaten for a while . Anyway , the crowd around me were obviously enjoying their day out at the races ,  64    by their happy faces and the sense of excitement .

55.A.common        B.strange        C.swift           D.illegal

56.A.honestly        B.surprisingly     C.completely       D.correctly

57.A.showed off      B.brought up     C.turned up        D.looked forward

58.A.behind time      B.in progress     C.in advance       D.in time

59.A.But           B.Therefore      C.Moreover        D.Otherwise

60.A.horses          B.sheep         C.races           D.stories

61.A.exciting        B.dangerous      C.boring          D.peculiar

62.A.race           B.hill           C.track           D.field

63.A.if             B.so            C.yet            D.although

64.A.observing       B.judging        C.considering      D.inferring

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