单选题"How far is it to the next village?" the American asks a man sitting by the side of the road. In some countries, because the man realizes that the traveler is tired and eager to get to his destination (目的地), he will politely say "Just down the road". He thinks this is more encouraging, gentler, and therefore the wanted answer. So the American drives through the night, getting more and more angry, feeling "tricked". He thinks the man purposely cheated him, for obviously he must have known the distance quite well. Had conditions been turned over, the American would have felt he was "cheating" the driver if he had said the next town was close when he knew it was really 15 miles further on. Though, he, too, would be sympathetic(同情的)to the weary driver, he would say "You have a good way to go yet; it is at least 15 miles". The driver might be disappointed, but he would know what to expect. Whether to be correct or polite leads to many misunderstandings between people of different cultures. If you are aware of the situation in advance, it is sometimes easier to recognize the problem.

单选题Some families gather closer to each other at home than others because ______.

单选题According to the author, the computer is an extension of our intellects. What, then, is used as an extension of our physical power?

单选题I _______ ping-pong quite well, but I haven' t had time to play since the new year.

单选题Mr. Andrews had been out of work for more than a year. This (36) father of four children had deeply known his (37) of family heartaches(伤心). One day, he was (38) for a train in New York City. The train pulled into the station and stopped. He was getting ready to get on the train when something (39) happened. An old blind man, who had (40) the space between two carriages (车厢)for a door while (41) his way with a stick, wasn’ t able to be walking in a proper way, and suddenly fell (42) the train. Seeing this, Mr. Andrews quickly jumped down to the tracks and (43) the blind man to safety. He impressed(使铭记) all the people on the (44) with his courage. The news rapidly (45) all over the country. Messages began to pour in. Some people (46) sent money and food to him. Mr. Andrews had been at the station (47) he was returning from a job talk. He probably would have been hired, but public praise made it a (48) thing. Mr. Andrew, however, received (49) attention from the public after about a week of newspaper stories and active (50) to his family. Although most people supposed that the story had come to a happy (51) , it didn't quite happen that way. He (52) start his new job, but the factory (53) to New Jersey. Mr. Andrews didn't have any way to get to work, so he (54) , to leave. It wasn't long before he was (55) to job hunting again.

单选题Charles liked music very much when he was at school, but 41 he went to the university he decided to study medicine 42 music. When he passed his examinations and became a doctor, he had to work in a hospital for 43 . There he discovered that a lot of patients were happier if 44 music was played for them. When Charles got an office and began to work 45 himself, he decided to 46 his patients happy by having a tape recorder in his waiting room play beautiful music for them. But 47 the tape recorder had been put in(安装), Charles' nurse heard a woman complain in the crowded 48 , "Here we're 49 waiting to see the doctor, and he's just playing 50 piano in his office instead of doing his work. /

单选题{{B}}D{{/B}} The management and staff axe happy to welcome you and will do all they can to make your stay an enjoyable one. Our overnight charge includes a continental type breakfast. Breakfast: 7:30～9:30 a. m. Lunch: 12:00～2:00 p.m. Afternoon tea: 4:00～5:30 p.m. Dinner: 7:00～9:15 p.m. Meals can be served in rooms at a small extra charge. We regret that meals can not be served outside these times. Light refreshments including tea, coffee, cakes and sandwiches, can be served in room between 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. except during the meal times listed above. Cold drink are given in the room refrigerator.{{B}} ROOM CLEANING{{/B}} Please had the proper sign on your door handle if you do not wish to be interrupted. It will be easier for the maids if you can leave the room for a while at any time between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.{{B}} VALUABLES{{/B}} We are not responsible for the loss of money, jewelry, or other valuables unless they are kept in the safe and signed for by the manager.{{B}} DEPARTURES{{/B}} Please inform receptionists of your intended leaving before 9:30 a.m. of the day concerned and leave the room by noon to allow for its preparation for in-coming guests. If conditions require, baggage can be left in the charge of the hall porter.{{B}} A SPECIAL REQUEST{{/B}} We would respectfully suggest that in consideration of the comfort of other guests, the volume of radios and televisions should be turned down after 11:00 p.m.

单选题Mr. Grey has two sons, ______ are famous dancers. A．both they B．both of them C．they both D．both of whom

单选题When the priest was giving his service ________.

单选题We have been studying German ______ we entered this school.

单选题Musicals, which developed out of British comedy (喜剧) at the end of 19th century, are stage productions that use popular-style songs and dialogues. They put together music and play, as well as song and dance. In Europe, the US and Japan, the musical is a popular form of performing art. Musicals generally attract more people than do plays or classical(古典的) music concerts. However, most Chinese people are still not familiar with this form of art. In 1987, the American musical "The Music Man", a heart-warming story about a traveling salesman who tries to trick a small town into buying musical instruments(乐器), was introduced in China. In 1990, "Sunrise" was put on stage in Shanghai. It is considered the first Chinese musical in China's history. But neither of these achieved as great a success as had been expected. This makes it clear that in China, musicals are still at their earliest stage of development. By comparison, developed in many western countries for years, musicals have achieved great success on Broadway ( in New York City) as well as in London's West End, both of which are famous for their musicals. The musical has become an important form of art in these countries.

单选题I am sure David will be able to find the library—he has a pretty good ______ of direction.

单选题She is a stranger in this village, __________ anyone knows where she came from.

单选题Howistherestaurantnow?A.It'snotasgoodasitwas．B.It'sbetterthanitusedtobe．C.It'sevenworsethanpeoplesay．

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单选题The phrase "come in handy" ( line 4, para. 2 ) probably means ______.