As we all know, it was Thomas Jefferson who wrote the Declaration of Independence (《独立宣言》). He wrote it in two weeks, and after a few changes, it was accepted by the Congress (国会). As a result, he became famous.

Born in Virginia, Thomas Jefferson, a brilliant student at school and almost talented lawyer later, was much interested in politics.

Jefferson was elected the Governor of Virginia in 1779, and he was sent to France as the representative of the American government in 1784. Sixteen years later, at the age of 57, he was elected president after Washington and Adams.

Far from a handsome man, he was tall with long arms and big hands. Jefferson, who was an amusing talker in conversation but a poor speaker, was generally good-natured.

Jefferson was regarded as a defender of freedom in America. As a president, he protected the right of free speech. Interestingly enough, in his eight years as president, Jefferson never vetoed (否决) a bill which the Congress had passed. He did a lot in organizing the new University of Virginia.

Thomas Jefferson died on July the fourth, 1826, the fiftieth anniversary of American Independence.

5. From the passage we can infer that America won its independence in _______.

A. 1786       B. 1800       C. 1842           D. 1776

6. How old was Thomas Jefferson when he became the Governor of Virgina?

A. He was 26.                         B. He was in his forties.

C. He was 36.                         D. We don’t know.

7. Which of the following statements is TRUE?

A. Jefferson wan an amusing talker, but not good at speaking in public.

B. Jefferson was not an easy person to get along with.

C. Jefferson was not only very talented but also very handsome.

D. Not being politically minded, Jefferson never vetoed a bill passed by the Congress.

4. Jefferson died when he was ________.

A. 72          B. 83           C. 73             D. 92

8. Jefferson’s greatest contribution in American history should be that ________.

   A. he did a lot in organizing the new University of Virginia.

   B. he was strongly against the slavery

   C. he wrote the Declaration of Independence

   D. he was for the right of free speech

第二节  信息匹配(共5小题,每小题2分,满分10分)

    Desmond, Carls, Russel, Malcolm, Warren正计划买一辆小车。阅读他们的情况和下面六种小车的介绍(选项A、B、C、D、E、F),选出符合各自需求的最佳选项(选项中有一项是多余选项)。请将答案用黑色字迹钢笔或签字笔写在非选择题答题卷标号为56—60的相应位置上。

              56.Desmond is young and promising athlete. Having won a champion in an important international game, he decides to buy a car to develop a brighter future. Of course, the car must be extremely fast and is especially fit for him, a sportsman.

              57.Carls has just been admitted to a famous university hundred of kilometers away from her hometown and has been permitted to buy a car. As a young girl, she certainly put safety factors above all.

             58.Russel, a farmer in a mountainous area, is growing hundreds of acres of crops. To transport his goods to town timely, he wants to buy a car. He hopes the car will run very fast and, first of all, must meet the natural conditions.

             59.Fighting in the commercial circle (商界) and getting a great success, Malcolm makes a fortune. With an aggressive ambition, he decides to buy a luxury car to develop an even brighter future.

             60.Warren is a merchant traveling to different parts of the country in any weather situation, good or bad. He expects to have a satisfactory car to make his career better.

A                                        B

Provided by an advanced – design Triton engine, with a perfect cooling system, and plenty of pulling power. Passenger safety is excellently strengthened by the Second Generation double airbags and side door intrusion beams. Luxury packages with deluxe accommodation (良好的空间).

   Five years ago, David Smith wore an expensive suit to work every day. “I was a clothes addict,” he jokes. “I used to carry a fresh suit to work with me so I could change if my clothes got wrinkled.” Today David wears casual clothes-khaki pants and sports shirt-to the office. He hardly ever wears a necktie. “I’m working harder than ever,” David says, “and I need to feel comfortable.”

    More and more companies are allowing their office workers to wear casual clothes to work in the United States. The change from formal to casual office wear has been gradual. In the early 1990s, many companies allowed their employees to wear casual clothes on Friday (but only on Friday). This became known as “dress-down Friday” or “casual Friday”. “What started out as an extra one-day-a-week benefit for employees has really become an everyday thing.” said business consultant Maisly Jones.

Why have so many companies started allowing their employees to wear casual clothes? One reason is that it’s easier for a company to attract new employees if it has a casual dress code. “A lot of young people don’t want to dress up for work,” says the owner of a software company, “so it’s hard to hire people if you have a conservative dress code.” Another reason is that people seem happier and more productive when they are wearing comfortable clothes. In a study conducted by Levi Strauss and Company, 85 percent of employers said that they believe that casual dress improves employee morale. Only 4 percent of employers said that casual dress has a negative impact on productivity. Supporters of casual office wear also argue that a casual dress code helps them save money. “Suits are expensive, if you have to wear one every day,” one person said. “For the same amount of money, you can buy a lot more casual clothes.”

46. David Smith refers to himself as having been “a clothes addict” because _______.

   A. he often wore khaki pants and a sports shirt

   B. he wanted his clothes to look neat all the time

   C. he couldn’t stand a clean appearance

   D. he didn’t want to spend much money on clothes

47. The reason why David Smith wears casual clothes now is that _______.

   A. they make him feel at ease when working

     B. he cannot afford to buy expensive clothes

     C. he looks handsome in casual clothes

     D. he no longer works for any company

48. Which of the following statements cannot be inferred from the passage?         

     A. All the employers in the U. S. show their approval for casual office wear.

     B. Comfortable clothes increase employees’ productivity.

     C. A casual clothes code is welcomed by young employees.

     D. Many employees don’t like a conservative dress code.

49. According to this passage, which of the following statements is true?         

    A. Company workers started to dress down about twenty years ago.

    B. “Dress-down Friday” was first given as a favor from employers.

    C. Dress-down has become an everyday phenomenon since the early 1990s.  

D. Many workers want to wear casual clothes to impress people.

50. In this passage, the following advantages of casual office wear are mentioned in the passage except ___.

    A. saving employees’ money                   B. making employees more attractive

     C. improving employees’ motivation            D. making employees happier             

第二节  完型填空(共20小题;每小题 1分,满分 20 分)

阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

It happened many years ago, when I was in high school. Being a student from a poor family, I had to work on weekends to __41__ some __42__ money that my family couldn’t possibly __43__ to give me. One day after work, I lost my wallet.

My old car needed gas at the back. I paid for the gas and __44__ put my wallet on the bumper (保险杠), and drove off. Before I found what had happened to my wallet, an old man called and asked me if I had lost my wallet. I __45__ the pockets of my jacket and to my __46__, I had. He asked me to give him a(n)__47__ to show it was my wallet, and I told him the sum of money it __48__. He then told me where to __49__ my wallet.

As I drove onto his highway, I noticed that his car wasn’t __50__ ------ it was for the disabled(残疾的). I was thinking that there was no way this man could __51__ get out of his car and get my wallet off the __52__. He had to pull over, __53__ into his wheelchair(轮椅), lower the lift, and then pick it up. I was __54_.

I knocked at the __55__ and he told me to come in. I was grateful to him for finding my wallet. While I didn’t want to make him angry by __56__ him with __57__, I really felt like giving something __58__ his kindness. So I asked him if I could do anything to __59__ his kindness, but he said, “Just pass it on.” I was so thankful that I sincerely__60__ I would.

41. A. collect                B. raise                 C. earn                  D. pay

42. A. rare                    B. extra                 C. unexpected        D. mobile

43. A. afford                 B. effort                C. affect                D. effect

44. A. late                    B. therefore           C. then                  D. however

45. A. searched for        B. tested                C. inspected           D. checked

46. A. joy                            B. relief                C. excitement         D. terror

47. A. evidence             B. opinion             C. reason               D. cause

48. A. brought                     B. contained          C. included            D. concluded

49. A. break up             B. set up                C. take up              D. pick up

50. A. normal               B. common            C. usual                 D. general

51. A. simply                B. easily                C. personally         D. regularly

52. A. road                   B. car                    C. park                  D. way

53. A. go                      B. fall                   C. get                    D. push

54. A. pleased               B. amazed             C. surprised           D. hopeless

55. A. car                            B. floor                 C. door                 D. window

56. A. rewarding           B. offering            C. awarding           D. replacing

57. A. cash                   B. thanks               C. invitations         D. help

58. A. in place of          B. in honor of        C. as a result of     D. in return for

59. A. pay                    B. thank                C. appreciate          D. praise

60. A. promised            B. pretended          C. programmed      D. prevented

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