____ from endless homework on weekends, the students now find their own activities, such as taking a ride together to watch the sunrise.

A．Freed                     B．Freeing            C．To free            D．having freed

——Can I pay the bill by check?

——Sorry, sir. But it is the management rule of our hotel that payment ____ be made in cash.

A．shall                B．need                C．will                 D．can

—--To tell you the truth, I wouldn’t be happy living in such a small room.

—--          . I do prefer a small room.

A．I agree with you                                  B．It’s OK with me.    

C．It just depends                                  D．I’d rather not.

——Did you know any French before you arrived in Washington?

——Never ____ it, actually.

A．had I learned                                B．have I learned

C．I have learned                               D．I had learned

——Who is making so much noise in the garden?

——____ the children.

A．There are            B．They are            C．That is             D．It is

Nothing in my life has meant ____ to me as his praise.

A．as much                 B．more               C．that much             D．as good

When he realized the police had seen him, the man ____ the exit as quickly as possible.

A．made up          B．made for           C．made out           D．made off

Wise buying is a positive way in which you can make your money ____1____ further. The __2__ you go about purchasing something or a service can actually save you money or can add __3__ the cost.

　____4___ the simple example of a hairdryer. If you are buying a hairdryer, you might __5__ that you are making the __6__ buy if you choose one whose look you like and which is also the cheapest __7__ price. __8____ when you get it home you may find that it __9__ twice as long as a more expensive __10__ to dry your hair. The cost of the electricity plus the cost of your time could well make your hairdryer the most __11__ one of all.

　　So what principles should you __12__ when you go out shopping? If you keep your home, your car or any valuable __13__ in excellent condition, __14__ will be saving money in the long __15__.

　__16__ you buy a new appliance, talk to someone who owns one. If you can, use it or borrow it to check it suits your particular __17__. Before you buy an expensive item, or a __18__, do check the price and __19__ is on offer. If possible, choose __20__ three items or three estimates.

1．A．running                 B．do                    C．go                D．pay

2．A．form                     B．fashion                   C．way                D．method

3．A．up                       B．to                      C．in                  D．on

4．A．Make                    B．Look                   C．Take               D．Put

5．A．convince                  B．accept                    C．examine          D．think

6．A．proper                     B．best                       C．reasonable       D．most

7．A．for                         B．with                       C．in                 D．on

8．A．But                       B．However               C．Still             D．Even

9．A．spends                     B．takes                      C．lasts               D．consumes

10．A．mode                   B．copy                      C．sample            D．model

11．A．cheap                    B．expensive               C．best               D．valuable

12．A．adopt                     B．lay                      C．stick               D．adapt

13．A．products                B．possession              C．material           D．ownership

14．A．it                     B．they                 C．you             D．we

15．A．run                    B．interval                 C．period             D．time

16．A．After                  B．Until                      C．Before            D．When

17．A．function                 B．purpose                  C．goal                D．task

18．A．car                    B．hairdryer               C．service            D．feelings

19．A．what                     B．which                           C．that                D．this

20．A．of                       B．in                          C．by                  D．from

The man sitting opposite Robert was the Financial Controller. Everybody called him “the FC” for short. He made all the decisions about money. Robert needed some more. That was why he had to see him. The two men did not get on very well. In fact, they had always disliked each other.

    “Your request is out of the question,” the FC said. Robert had difficulty in controlling himself, but he managed somehow. He explained that he wanted the money in order to make more programs.

    “And why do you want to do that?” the FC asked sharply. Again, Robert almost lost his temper. “Because more and more people are listening to my department’s programs. There’s great demand for them,” he answered.

    The FC did not seem to believe him. But Robert had a report on the numbers of listeners to all EBC programs. The FC became less confident （自信）. Robert threw the report down on the table and told him to read it.

    The FC looked at it in silence. The figures （数字） proved that he had been wrong, but he did not want to admit it. “Well,” he finally said, “I may have made a small mistake.” Robert noticed the word “may.” He got up to leave. But he had the feeling that he would get the money after all.

1. In the story the Financial Controller was a person who was in charge of___.

   A．Robert’s department’s programs.        B．EBC programs.

   C．EBC money.                          D．both B and C.

2. “Your request is out of the question.” Here “out of the question” means___.

   A．without any question                            B．with some question.  

 C．impossible.                                   D．possible.

3. Robert decided to make more programs because ________.

   A．he wanted to meet the needs of the listeners.

   B．“the FC” disliked him

   C．the members of his department wanted him to do so.

   D．he wanted to show himself off.

4. Who do you think won the argument（争论）in the end?

   A．The Financial Controller.                       B．Robert.  

C．Nobody.                                D．The listeners.

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What makes a good news photograph?

As you’re thinking about taking news photographs, think about what makes up a good picture.

Most importantly, it will be of interest to a wide audience. It may describe an event in the news: a train crash, a clash in the streets, crazily happy fans the moment the big game is won.

Uniqueness is eye-catching. A picture that no one else took has much more news value than one taken alongside a rank of other photographers. A good news picture will tell a story without words. It will have context by showing the surrounding scene, or show the emotion on the faces of the people in the picture.

Timeliness is critical. Whatever the content, a news picture can lose its value in a short space of time. News events move quickly, and the shot of a mini tornado you took last week may have been destined for the front page when you took it, but of no interest to a newspaper or a website a week later.

Control is important. Please remember, absolutely no photo is worth bothering others, putting yourself or others in danger, or getting in trouble with the law.

       We’re looking forward to seeing your pictures.

1．The following are the features of a good news photograph except that         .

       A．it is unique

       B．it is timely

       C．it respects others’ privacy and the law

       D．it can arouse specialists’ interest

2．Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?

       A．You Witness News is a column of a website.

       B．The photos or videos you take are only shared by Yahoo! and Reuters. com.

       C．Attach a brief description of yourself when submitting your photos and videos.

       D．Any photo or video you take will be accepted by You Witness News.

3．The purpose of the passage is          .

       A．to teach you how to take photos.

       B．to tell people what a good news photo is

       C．to remind people not to disturb others while taking photos

       D．to encourage you to share the take.

4．Which of the following is a good news photograph?

       A．A bird escapes from the cage.

       B．A policeman is robbed in the street.

       C．Two dogs fight in the park.

        D．An old couple quarrel at home.