14、Mother made a promise __________ I passed the College Entrance Examination, she would buy me a mobile phone.

A．that          B．if that              C．that if              D．that whether

13、－You look very nice in this dress.

－_________.

A．Thank you. But I don’t think it suits me

B．No, it’s quite ordinary

C．You are wrong. It is quite ugly, indeed

D．Thank you

12、As more people grow old, China will experience a _______ of labor resources.

A．lack      B．sense      C．series     D．kind

11、－How did your final examination go?

－I couldn’t feel _______about it! This time my parents got much proud of my studies.

A．less          B．more        C．better              D．worse

10、Have you learned enough spoken English to ________ a conversation with the foreigners?

A．carry on          B．put on              C．take on            D．have on

9、I don’t believe what she told us about meeting John. I think she was ____________ it up.

A．making     B．taking       C．thinking    D．clearing

8、_______ for SARS, we would have gone to France for our holiday.

A．Not being         B．Had it not been        C．Without being          D．Once

7、The project _________ helping the poor families will cost $ 100,000.

A．aimed at           B．took a risk of           C．applying to              D．caring about

6、School was over and I was both mentally and physically tired. I sat at the very front of the bus because of my   1   to get home. Sitting at the front makes you   2  out like a shiny coin in a pile of dull pennies.

Janie, the driver, tried to break the   3   atmosphere by striking the match of   4 . I tried to mind my manners and   5   listen, but usually I was too busy thinking about my day. On this day,  6  , her conversation was worth listening to.

“My father’s sick.” she said to no one in   7 . I could see the anxiety and fear in her eyes. With a sudden change of attitude and interest, I asked, “What’s wrong with him?”

With her eyes wet and her voice tight from   8   the tears, she responded, “Heart trouble.” Her eyes lowered as she   9 , “I’ve already lost my mum, so I don’t think I can stand losing him.”

I couldn’t respond. I was sure that my heart ached for  10 . I sat on the old smelly seat thinking of the great   11  my own mother was thrown into when her father died. I saw how hard it was,   12   still is for her. I wouldn’t like anyone to go   13  that.

Suddenly I realized Janie wasn’t only a bus driver. That was   14  her job. She had a whole world of family and concerns too. I had never thought of her as  15  but a driver.

I suddenly felt I was very   16  . I realized I had only thought of people as   17   as what their purposes were in my life. I paid no attention to Janie because she was s bus driver. I had judged her by her job and brushed her off as   18 .

For all I know, I’m just another person in   19   else’s world, and may not even be important. I   20   not have been so selfish and selfish and self-centered. Everyone has places to go, people to see and appointment to keep. Understanding people is an art.

1．A．anxiety                  B．determination       C．decision              D．attempt

2．A．find                      B．make                   C．think                   D．stand

3．A．unpopular              B．uncomfortable      C．unusually             D．unforgettable

4．A．fire                       B．topic                   C．conversation        D．discussion

5．A．politely                  B．angrily                 C．carelessly            D．sincerely

6．A．however               B．therefore             C．thus                    D．otherwise

7．A．surprise                B．common              C．silence                D．particular

8．A．fighting                 B．avoiding              C．clearing               D．keeping

9．A．told                      B．lasted                  C．repeated              D．continued

10．A．them                   B．him                     C．her                     D．whom

11．A．mercy                 B．pain                    C．pity                     D．disappointment

12．A．but                     B．yet                      C．and                     D．or

13．A．over                    B．round                  C．through               D．without

14．A．almost                 B．nearly                  C．ever                    D．just

15．A．something           B．anything              C．nothing               D．everything

16．A．sad                     B．embarrassed        C．selfish                 D．worried

17．A．far                      B．long                    C．good                   D．well

18．A．unfit                   B．unselfish              C．unnecessary        D．unimportant

19．A．everyone             B．someone              C．none                   D．no one

20．A．must           B．may              C．can             D．should

5、In the office of the German Chancellor(总理) Angelar Merkel, there is a picture of Catherine the Great, the legendary(传奇的) Russian Empress. When asked why she has the picture, Merkel says, “She was a strong woman”. Many say the same of Merkel.

The most powerful woman in the world, according to US Forbes magazine, was in China several weeks ago. She came to discuss trade and environmental issues with China’s top leaders.

Germany’s first woman leader is known as a brave and down-to-earth stateswoman. Even since her time at school, she has the habit of getting everything in order. Every day before doing her homework she would clean the desk and think about what to do next. “I prefer a long time for full preparations to make my decision. But once I decide, I will stand up for what I believe,” Merkel said.

Perhaps it was good habits that helped her do well in her studies. At 32, she got a doctorate(博士学士) in physics and then she worked as a researcher.

However, the life of a scholar couldn’t put her off a love of politics. While working in labs, Merkel took time off to read political books and at last joined a political party. “Her calmness helped her stand out in the party. She could always find a way out while others felt hopeless,” said one of her old friends.

In her first big political job as Minister for the Environment in 1994, her scientific background proved very useful. In 2005 she became Germany’s youngest chancellor since World War Ⅱ.

Now half way through her four-year-term, the 53-year-old woman has made a name for herself both in Germany and abroad. At the EU Summit in 2005 when France quarreled with Britain over the EU budget, some people believed the EU was close to breaking down. But Merkel didn’t give up. She shuttled(穿梭) between the heads of the two powers and got them to compromise(妥协).

“Strength comes from composure and courage. Many people say I am a strong woman. But I would rather say I have perseverance,” said Merkel.

1．Why did Angela Merkel come to China last week?

       A．To strengthen the relationship between China and Germany.

       B．To negotiate on some business cases between China and Germany.

       C．To discuss trade and environmental issues with China’s top leaders.

       D．To advise the new ways to keep the world peace.

2．What may NOT be helpful for Angela Merkel in her political career?

       A．Her good habit of keeping everything in order.

       B．Her excellent scientific background.

       C．Her special personality as a politician.

       D．Her talent in science.

3．What does the underlined phrase mean in “…the life of a scholar couldn’t put her off a love politics.”?

       A．take her off                                         B．move her away from

       C．postpone or cancel a meeting                D．make her more interested in

4．What kind of person is Angela Merkel according to the story?

       A．She is one who has dreamed of working on politics since a child.

       B．She is full of love and ready to devote her life to poor people.

       C．She is very decisive and always supports what she believes.

       D．She thinks she has the power to control the world.