It’s time that you __________ the whole book.

In the north people sometimes tie straw ropes (草绳) round the trees in winter to ______ them from the cold.

——Would you mind if I keep the door open?

　——____________.

The reason why I burst into tears is _________ I don’t want to part with my mother.　　　　　　

----Will you go to Tom’s 18^th birthday party?

----If you go, ___________.

第二节：完形填空（共20小题，每小题1分，共20分）

请认真阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

It was my birthday last Thursday. I decided to _ 36  it by inviting a few friends out to

supper. I chose a restaurant in a   37  part of town. It is one of my favorite restaurants

because the food is good and the waiters are friendly. It is   38 _  ever crowded, because not many people know about it, so it is not usually  _39_  to book (预定) a table. In any case, Thursday is not a busy evening  40 .

When we entered the restaurant, we were surprised to find it completely __ 41__ . I looked around but not  _42 _  table was free. One of the waiters recognized me. He came across and explained the situation. “A party of tourists came in about half an hour ago.” he said. “It was like an invasion(侵略). Suddenly the place was full! We can hardly  _ 43 ”.

The waiter then pointed to a table in the corner. “The people there are about to _ 44  .”

he said, “Just hold on and you'll _ _45_  a place there.” He was right. Fifteen minutes later,

the people   46 _  the corner table paid their   47 , got up and left. I led my friends acrossand we all sat down.

  48  our table was almost out of sight. We tried to call the attention of the waiter

  49 _ sent us there, but he, like all the other waiters, _ _50 _  the party of tourism. They ordered lots of food. At last, an hour later, the tourists were finishing their meal and looking very  51 with life. The waiter, now very tired, appeared at our table. I advised my friends aboutthe best dishes and finally the waiter went off with our  _52  .

A few moments later he returned to our table. We could tell from his face that he had

 __53__ for us.  _54  a little sorry he told us that there was  _55_  left. “All we can offer you” he said, “is an omelet (煎蛋卷) !”

36. A. remember       B. celebrate           C. memorize           D. congratulate

37. A. quiet          B. calm              C. busy              D. silent

38. A. hard           B. often                   C. hardly            D. always

39. A. necessary      B. possible                 C. important          D. certain

40. A. as before                                 B. as a matter of fact

C. as usual                            D. as is known to all

41. A. empty         B. full              C. free              D. quiet

42. A. all            B. an empty           C. a single           D. a double

43. A. watch         B. look after         C. try               D. manage

44. A. start           B. leave             C. end               D. pay

45. A. find                 B. find out           C. wait              D. see

46. A. by            B. beside            C. at                D. near

47. A money         B. bill               C. food             D. drinks

48. A. Luckily              B. Fortunately        C. Generally         D. Unluckily

49. A. whom         B. which            C. he               D. who

50. A. were kept busy        B. was busy with      C. kept busy with      D. were busy with

51. A. exciting              B. tired              C. pleased           D. disappointed

52. A. dishes         B. food              C. order             D. menu

53. A. good presents   B. good news          C. bad news            D. bad presents

54. A. Looking       B. Seeing            C. Looked           D. Found

55. A. no meat or fish        B. no meat and fish          C. meat and fish       D. not meat or fish

第三节：阅读理解（共15小题，每小题2分，共30分）

请认真阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

Strong winds, sand in the air, poor visibility (能见度), we all know the characteristics of a sandstorm. But what else do you know about them?

Did you know, for example, that the first sandstorm of 2009 hit north China’s Inner Mongolia autonomous region late February?

Sandstorms are today a feature of life in northern China because of desertification (沙漠化) and the retreat (退化) of the northern grasslands. They usually occur between February and May.

Fortunately, sandstorms this year should be fewer than in past years in north China, according to the National Meteorological Center (中央气象台).

And the chances of sandstorms hitting Beijing are small, because recent rain has stopped drought and reduced dry dirt and dust. Tree planting, and other measures taken by the government, has also helped decrease the chance of sandstorms in the city.

Sandstorms can be dangerous. However, there are measures you can take to protect yourself from harm.

﹡Wear a mask. Cover your nose and mouth with a mask that can keep out sand, or use a damp handkerchief.

﹡If you are driving and the storm is at a distance, it may be possible to outrun (超过) it. If it looks like you will be caught in the storm, stop and wait it out.

﹡Take a cover. If there is no shelter, then lie down. Keep eyes, nose and mouth covered. Cover your head with your arms or a backpack to protect yourself against flying objects.

If you are caught in a desert sandstorm, take the following actions.

﹡Mark your direction before lying down. It is easy to get lost in a desert.

﹡Keep plenty of water at hand. If you get lost, you need water to survive until you find your way or help arrives.

﹡Stay together if traveling in a group. Lock arms if caught in a sandstorm. The most useful measure would actually be to make sandstorms disappear forever. To make this goal come true, people should plant trees, and stop desertification.

Today, the straight-line distance between Tiananmen Square and a desert called Tianmo in Hebei province is only about 80km. If desertification is not stopped, environmental protection experts say, it will probably not be long before Beijingers can catch a camel to work.

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

A. So far in 2009 no sandstorm has happened.

B. Sandstorms usually happen in spring.

C. Sandstorms are a feature of life in China.

D. In sandstorms in cities, what you need to protect yourself from is just the sand in the air.

57.Which may not be the right action to take to protect yourself from harm in a sandstorm?

A. Finding a shelter.

B. Covering your head with a bag.

C. Lying down.

D. When driving, speed up and rush through the sandstorm.

58.What can we infer from the passage ?

A. North China has been suffering from sandstorms for several years.

B. The distance between Beijing and the desert has made the chances of sandstorms hitting Beijing small this year.

C. Planting trees can help make sandstorms disappear.

D. It is more dangerous to be caught in sandstorms in cities because there are more flying objects.

59.What’s the best title of the passage?

A. The realities of sandstorm                          B. The cause of sandstorm.

C. The influences of sandstorm                       D. The future of sandstorm.

Jobs for abroad students in Shanghai

Ad  No.37120

Posted Nov. 23, 2009 10:44 by castellari

We are an Italian company engaged in high leveled Italian coffee and coffee machines. Now, we have a program which requires involving of foreign students in Shanghai.

This is a job about selling our products online in the office to individuals or offices or any place where there’s a need for coffee. You’re required to work only at weekends. We’ll offer you a favorable payment. For those who’re interested, please contact Ava.

Reply to: zhangaihui@live.cn        Tel: 61212021

Office assistant needed (Full-time)

Ad No.40994

Posted Nov. 23, 2009 10:55 by roybivExpire

UK Accessories Brand is looking for a new talented person to develop with the company. You must be able to speak a little English and understand emails written in English. Please send your personal information with expected salary to us.

Contact: Josie

Reply to: info@josiechenrange.com    Tel: 63573038

Teaching in China

Ad No. 40894

Posted Nov. 23, 2009 09:23 by Sh_ shifter

We have contacted most schools all over China and agreed to introduce many good foreign teachers to the schools. This is one of the best positions because you can work in different cities of China at different times.

Position: Oral English teachers (Full-time)

Salary: 8,000 RMB～10,000 RMB per month

Working load: 20～22 hours per week

Apartment: Free fully furnished single accommodation, equipped with telephone, TV, air conditioner, fridge and so on.

Teacher’s qualification: BA / BS / TESL and having teaching experience is preferred.

Contact: Foreign Affairs Manger, International Department

Address: No. 9 Jiefang road, Wuhan, Hubei

Tel: 86(0)2782300522

Email: teachinglanguage2009@gmail.com

Logistics(后勤) manager needed in Shanghai

Ad No.41055

Posted Nov. 23, 2009 17:01 by jobtrans

We want to find 2 full-time logistics manager for our forwarding company.

Requirements:

(1) Female;  (2) Bachelor’s degree or above;  (3) 3-year working experience required.

For more information, please visit our website: http://www.jobtrans.cn

Tel: 62875341

60.What do these advertisements have in common (共同)?

A. They all employ only applicants (求职者) with work experience.

B. The employment agencies are all based in Shanghai.

C. They are posted on the same day.

D. They are all for China-based foreign companies.

61.Miss Green wants to find a part-time job, which telephone number should she dial?

A. 63573038    B. 61212021     C. 86(0)27782300522    D. 62875341

62.Li Ming has just finished high school, which position might suit him?

A. Salesman in the Italian company.

B. A logistics manager.

C. An oral English teacher.

D. Office assistant in UK Accessories Brand.

63.Your American friend Mr. Smith wants to find a job in China which offers a flexible (易弯曲的，可适应的) workplace, you may recommend him to _____________.

A. write to teachinglanguage2009@gmail.com

B. visit http://www.jobtrans.cn

C. write to zhangaihui@live.cn

D. write to info@josiechenrange.com

President Barack Obama nominated (提名) Utah governor Jon Huntsman as ambassador (大使) to China on May 16.

Huntsman, 49, is the son of a Utah multimillionaire (千万富翁). He served as ambassador to Singapore under former president George H.W. Bush. In 2004, he became the governor of Utah and was elected for a second term in 2008.

The governor has strong ties to China: He lived in Taiwan when he was a teenager and speaks fluent Chinese. One of his daughters was adopted (收养) from China. His family also has business ties with China through Huntsman Corp, a chemical company. It has operations (动作) in the country including a factory in Shanghai.

Huntsman’s nomination has been met with praise in both countries.

“Jon Huntsman is a well-regarded politician (政治家) in the US…… his experience as ambassador to Singapore and his knowledge of China, plus his wonderful Chinese language skills singled him out from the large number of candidates,” Dai Min, president of the US-based Center for America-China Partnership (中美合作中心), told China Daily.

Obama appointed Huntsman “in order to seek China’s help and cooperation” on several international and regional issues, said Yuan Peng, professor of American Studies at the China Institute of Contemporary International Relations (中国现代国际关系研究院).

Some people say that President Obama’s decision to name John Huntsman is a well thought out political strategy. Huntsman is a big player in the Republican Party, and a possible presidential candidate for 2012. If he really has joined the Obama administration, he has lost that possibility. Now, when Obama kicks off his re-election campaign, “ambassador” Huntsman won’t be a threat.

64.The nomination of Huntsman won praise on both sides for the following reasons EXCEPT that _________.

A. he has business ties with China

B. he can speak Chinese fluently

C. he is a very experienced politician

D. he knows China very well

65.Which of the following facts about Huntsman is NOT true ?

A. He was once ambassador to Singapore.

B. He was elected governor of Utah twice.

C. He has served two presidents as governor.

D. He spent part of his youth in Taiwan.

66.From the last two paragraphs, we can conclude that ____________.

A. Obama considers China America’s top trade partner.

B. By choosing Huntsman, Obama kills two birds with one stone.

C. Huntsman will probably run for president in 2012.

D. Huntsman will settle several international and regional issues.

第三部分：任务型阅读（共10小题，每小题1分，共10分）

请认真阅读下列短文，并根据所读内容在文章后表格中的空格里填入一个最恰当的单词。

注意：每个空格只填一个单词。

How to be a good listener

Everyone loves a good listener. But there are more reasons to develop the skill of listening than to win hearts or popularity contests.

Listening heals hurts and builds bridges. It gives us the ability to understand and empathize, to view the world from our own point. It can bring us wisdom over and above mere intelligence. But most importantly, it allows us to give the people around us the gifts they crave (渴望) most—a sense of worth.

As it turns out, there’s more to good listening than just keeping quiet and allowing someone to speak. Effective listening is actually a combination of two key communication skills: listening and verifying (确认).

Even when we’ve managed to hear a person’s entire message, we often interpret it wrong—according to our own understanding, experience, or prejudice.

As an effective listener, your goal is to hear and absorb what another has to say……in exactly the way they mean it to be understood. Only then can you respond properly.

This is much easier read than done, so here are a few helpful tips:

1.Give the speaker your full attention.

Stop talking and remove all distractions. Turn off the TV, your phone, or computer. Watch your body language. The way you look at the speaker, or the way you stand or sit, makes a huge difference. The right listening body language communicates that we are listening openly and attentively, and puts the other person at ease.

2.Be patient.

Not everyone is a gifted speaker. Some people take longer to find the right word to make a point. Others are too worried to get their message across properly. If necessary, ask the speaker to explain further. It will help him / her speak more exactly and it will help you hear and understand better.

3.Keep your emotions in check.

If what someone is saying creates an emotional response in you, make an extra effort to listen carefully. When we’re angry, frightened or upset, we often miss key parts of what is being said.

4.Hold your fire.

Don’t jump to conclusions immediately. A good listener doesn’t react until comprehension is complete. If you respond in a way that makes the other person defensive, even if you “win” the argument, you may lose something far more valuable.

5.Even if you think you understand. VERIFY.

Never assume you got the message right. Pause, think about what was said, and then ask “Is this what you meant?” or “Am I understanding this right?”

6.Empathize

Take a moment to stand in the other person’s shoes, to look at the situation from his / her point of view……especially when you’re being told something personal or painful, or something you strongly disagree with. The more shoes you are able to successfully stand in within your life time, the less puzzled you’ll find your life and relationships to be.