单选题There was only about five minutes__________ of the lecture.

单选题One of the qualities that most people admire in others is the willingness to admit one's mistakes. It is extremely hard sometimes to say a simple thing like "I was wrong about that," and it is even harder to say, "I was wrong, and you were right about that." I had an experience recently with someone admitting to me that he had made a mistake fifteen years ago. He told me he had been the manager of a grocery store in the neighborhood where I grew up, and he asked me if ! remembered the egg cartons. Then he related an incident and I began to remember vaguely the incident he was describing. I was about eight years old at the time, and I had gone into the store with my mother to do the weekly grocery shopping. On that particular clue, I must have found my way to the dairy food department where the incident took place. There must have been a special sale on eggs that day because there was an impressive display of eggs in dozen and half-dozen cartons. The cartons were stacked three or four feet high. I must have stopped in front of a display to admire the stacks. Just then a woman came by pushing her grocery cart and knocked off the stacks of cartons. For some reason, I decided it was up to me to put the display back together; so I went to work. The manager heard the noise and came rushing over to see what had happened. When he appeared, I was on my knees inspecting some of the cartons to see if any of the eggs were broken, but to him it looked as though I was the culprit (罪犯). He severely scolded me and wanted me to pay for any broken eggs. I protested my innocence and tried to explain, but it did no good. Even though I quickly forgot all about the incident, apparently the manager did not.

单选题The old artist is in the habit of going for a walk in the park every morning except it rains. A. in the habit of B. going for C. morning D. except it rains

单选题In a second hand bookshop, Billy came across a book which he thought was certainly a ______ edition.

单选题"I don"t have much money," he"d say. "I need to ______ my school loans."

单选题______ to ask him the way? He is also a visitor.A. What ever good it isB. However good it isC. What good is itD. How good it is

单选题If you are wandering through the busy streets, which will'most attract you?

单选题Speaker A: Take a seat, Mr. Brown. Could you tell me which position you think most appeals to you? Speaker B: ______

单选题A great difference between American social customs and those of other countries is the way in which names are used. Americans have little concern for "rank", especially socially. (76) Most Americans do not want to be treated in any especially respectful way because of their age or social rank; it makes them feel uncomfortable. Many Americans even find the terms "Mr. ", "Mrs." or "Miss." too formal. People of all ages may prefer to be called by their first names. "Don't call me Mrs. Smith, just call me Sally." Using only first names usually indicates friendliness and acceptance. However, if you do not feel comfortable using only first names, it is quite acceptable to be more formal. Just smile and say that after a while you will use first names but you are accustomed to being more formal when you first meet someone. Very often, introductions are made using both first and last names: "Mary Smith, this is John Jones." In this situation you are free to decide whether to call the lady "Mary" or "Miss Smith". Sometimes both of you will begin a conversation using last names, and after a while one or both of you may begin using first names instead. You have a choice: if you don't want to use first names so quickly, no one will think it impolite if you continue according to your own custom.

单选题He opened the door and let himself in quietly (　　)not to wake the family.

单选题Questions 1 to 5 are based on the following passage: One study shows that Americans prefer to answer with a brief "Yes", "No", "Sure", or the very popular "Yeah" rather than with a longer reply. (76) But brief replies do not mean Americans are impolite or unfriendly to some extent. Very often, Americans are in a hurry and may greet you with a single word "Hi", indeed; this is a greeting you will hear again and again during your stay in the United States. It is used by everyone, regardless of rank, age or occupation. However, those who are accustomed to longer greetings may re- quire a little more time before they feel comfortable with American simple talk. Americans sometimes use plain talk when they are uncomfortable. (77) If people praise them or thank them in an especially polite way, they may become uncomfortable and not know what to say in reply. They don't want to be impolite or rude, you can be sure that they liked what was said about them. Except for certain holidays, such as Christmas, Americans don't usually give gifts. Thus, you will find Americans embarrassed as they accept gifts, especially if they have nothing to give in return. They are generally a warm but informal people.

单选题Students and scholars have long known that the American Indians were not really Indians A. though B. at all C. either D. now

单选题______ anything about the accident, he went to work as well.

单选题The mother flatly rejected my suggestion that she __________ her daughter the next week.

单选题During the Industrial Revolution people began to like to have a tan because it was a sign of ______.

单选题______ is now the northern Sahara Desert that fed much of the civilized world 2,500 years ago.

单选题Hospital doctors don’t go out very often as their work ________ all their time.

单选题At that time she had to take care of her husband while ______ a part-time job in the evening. A. did B. does C. doing D. do

单选题If you _________ your demand, then maybe you will have more chance of getting what you want.