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39. A. when B. that C. before D. since 40. strong B. weak C. true D. real 41. A made B. bad C. let D. left 42. A. so B. but C. though D. still 43. A. even B. only C. merely D. just 44. A. roses B. belongings C. congratulations D. remarks 45. A. sadness B. disappointment C. happiness D. sufferings III 阅读理解 A I grew up in a small town. My father raised chickens and ran a construction company. I was barely 10 years old when my dad gave me the responsibility (责任) of feeding the chickens and cleaning up the stable. He believed it was important for me to have those jobs to learn responsibility. Then, when I was 22, I found a job in Natchbill at a country music club called the Natchbill Palace, I washed dishes and cooked from 4: 00 pm to 9: 00 pm and then went on stage and sang until 2:00 in the morning. It wasn’t long before I became known as a singing cook. I had been rejected so many times by record companies that it was hard not to be discouraged. One night, a woman executive (懂事) from a company named Warner Brothers Records came to hear me sing. When the show was over, we sat down and talked and after she left, I said to myself it was one more rejection. A few weeks later, my manager received a phone call — Warner Brothers wanted to sign me to a record deal. Soon after, I released my first record in June 1986. It sold over 2 million copies. My best efforts had gone into every job I’ve ever held. It was the sense of responsibility that made me feel like a man. Knowing that I had done my best filled me with pride. I still feel that way today, even though I have become a well-known singer. 46. Why was the writer once known as the singing cook? A. Because he was a cook at a country-music club. B. Because he sang for guests while he worked as a cook. C. Because he often sang while cooking. D. Because he liked singing better than cooking. 47. Who first recognized his talents and helped make his career successful? A. Wamer Brothers. B. His manager. C. His father.D. A businesswoman. 48. What made the writer proud of himself? A. His ability to live independently. B. His sense of responsibility in whatever he did. C. His courage in the face of rejections. D. His hard work in his early days. B Some people make you feel comfortable when they are around. You spend an hour with them and feel as if you have known them half your life. These people have something in common. And once we know what it is, we can try to do it ourselves. How is it done? Here are several skills that good talkers have. If you follow the skills, they’ll help you put people at their ease, and make friends with them quickly. First of all, good talkers ask questions. Almost anyone, no matter how shy he is, will answer a question. One well-known businesswoman says, “At business lunches, I always ask people what they did that morning. It’s a common question, but it will get things going.” From there you can move on to other matters—sometimes to really personal questions. And how he answers will let you know how far you can go. Second, once good talkers have asked questions, they listen to the answers. This point seems clear, but it isn’t. Your questions should have a point and help to tell what sort of person you are talking to. And to find out, you really have to listen carefully and attentively. Real listening at least means some things. First it means not to change the subject of conversation. If someone sticks to one topic, you can take it as a fact that he’s really interested in it. Real listening also means not just listening to words, but to tones of voice. If the voice sounds dull, then, it’s time for you to change the subject. Finally, good talkers know well how to deal with the occasion of parting. If you’re saying good-bye, you may give him a firm handshake and say, “I’ve really enjoyed meeting you.” If you want to see that person again, don’t keep it a secret. Let people know what you feel, and they may walk away feeling as if they’ve known you half their life. 49. Asking questions might be a quite good and suitable way _______. A. for you to make more and more new friends B. to begin your business talks C. to get the conversation going smoothly D. for you to make a deep and lasting impression on others 50. After having asked somebody a question, it’ll be polite of you to _______. A. make clear what kind of person he is B. listen to his reply attentively C. wait quietly and patiently for his answer D. go on asking him more questions 51. Generally speaking, good talkers are persons who _______. A. are good at making any topic interesting B. never talk too much or too little C. always speak in a gentle way D. know how and when they should change the topic of the talk 52. If you really take delight in meeting someone again, _______. A. you may take him as your lifelong trustworthy friend B. it seems necessary for you to let him know it C. it’s proper for you to give him a second handshake D. it’ll be helpful for you to have further understanding of him Ⅰ. 单词拼写 1. (饥饿) is the best sauce. 2. Her shoulders were badly (晒伤). 3. Another (超级) skyscraper is being built. 4. Manufacturing (产量) has increased by 8%. 5. The business has (扩展) a big one. 6. Farmers produce millions of tons of g to feed the nation. 7. Would you mind writing a s of the passage? About 200 words are OK. 8. At that time the British pound can e $2.80. (责任编辑：admin) |