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The sea can be very cold. Divers who go deep down in the sea know this. On the top the water may be warm. When the diver goes downwards, the sea becomes colder and colder. Another thing happens. When the diver goes deeper, the water above presses down on him. It squeezes him. Then the diver has to wear clothes made of metal. But he cannot go very deep. Some people who wanted to go very deep used a very strong diving ship! They went down to the deepest part of the sea in it. They went down to a depth of eleven kilometers ! 49. When does the sea look beautiful? A. When it is calm. B. When the weather is fine. C. When there is a strong wind. D. When there is a storm. 50. How much of the earth’s surface does land cover? A. 15%. B. 25%. C. 30%. D. 45%. 51. Why does the writer cite(引用) the sea somewhere near Japan? A. To show that the sea in some places is very deep. B. To show that the sea in some places is very shallow. C. To show that its depth is 9 kilometers greater than the height of the highest mountain. D. To show that its depth is 11 kilometers greater than the height of the highest mountain. 52. Which of the following statements about the Dead Sea is NOT true? A. Swimmers cannot sink. B. It is a safe place for swimmers. C. It is extremely salty. D. Fish can be found in it. D If you don’t use a dictionary. What should you do instead? The first thing you can do is trying to guess what the word means. Often the surrounding context gives a very clear idea of the meaning of the word. Even if you can’t work out the meaning exactly, you may be able to get a vague idea, enough to enable you to continue reading. Sometimes It is impossible to guess the meaning of a word from the context and then you will have to decide whether the word is important enough to make it worthwhile stopping and looking it up in a dictionary or whether you can just pass it by. Many times in your reading, you will come across words which you don’t know, but which do not prevent you from understanding all the main points of the text. You can made your dictionary use much more efficient if you only look up the words which are necessary to understand the text. and this means that you must develop the skill to decide whether the words are worth looking up. 53.The passage mainly tells us in our reading what we would do . A.without knowledge of English B.when we look up words in a dictionary C.when we are guessing new words D.without using a dictionary 54.What does the underlined word“vague”mean? A.Mysterious.B.Not clear.C.Exact. D.Important. 55.In our reading some words we don’t know . A.help us to understand the text well B.don’t prevent us from understanding the main points of the text C.will be remembered forever D.are borrowed from other languages 56.In this passage the writer . A.advised us to use the dictionary as much as possible B.told us not to be discouraged by the sight of a dictionary C.gave us some advice on how to deal with these unknown words D.introduced some ways to take notes in the course of reading E China is the biggest market in the world, and many countries such as Germany, the USA, the UK and Russia do a lot of business in China. Let’s have a look at some important tips to help you be successful when dealing with these nationalities, First, you must be punctual(准时的) with Germans. Even 5 minutes late makes a bad impression. Being punctual is also very important in the USA. In the UK, it’s important to be punctual for business meetings, but nobody expects you to be on time for a social event. Half past seven really means a quarter to eight, or even eight o’clock! With Russians, you should always be on time, though it is not unusual for them to be one or even two hours late! It is best to dress formally and wear dark colours when you meet people from all the four countries. In Russia, designer clothes are very common.. Don’t be surprised if you go to an office in the UK on a Friday and find everyone wearing jeans. Many companies have "dress down Friday", when people wear casual (随便的) clothes. In Germany, first names are only used by family members and close friends, so be prepared to use titles and last names. In the USA you will usually be invited to use first names almost immediately. The British are quite informal and using first names in business is more and more common, especially among younger people. In Russia, however, nobody uses first names, so use titles and last names. In conversation, the British and the Americans value humour, and both like to talk about sport. The weather is also a good topic of conversation with the British and the Americans, but avoid talking about politics. In Russia, say positive (积极的)things about their country, but avoid making complaints(抱怨). The Germans, however, prefer to get straight down to business! So, use these tips, and you will be on your way to a successful international business career! 57. Which color should you NOT wear when meeting a person from the USA? A. Dark blue. B. Gray. C. Black. D. White. 58. All of the following statements are true EXCEPT ________. A. you can say something funny when you talk to an American B. you can use his first name when you talk to an Englishman C. you must be on time when you meet people from each of the four countries D. people wear whatever they like on Friday in some companies in the UK 59. When you talk to a Russian, you can ________. A. complain about something B. say something negative about his country C. say something good about his country D. point out some disadvantages in politics 60. The tips in this passage are probably given to people from ______. A. China B. the USA C. 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