____an important role in a new movie ，Andy has a chance to become famous

A. Offer B. Offering

C. Offered D. To offer

After completing and singing it. Please return the form to us in the envelope _____.

A. providing B. provided

C. having provided D. provide

Before driving into the city ，you are required to get your car______

A. washing B. wash C. washed D. to wash

______at the cafeteria before ，Tina didn’t want to eat there again

A. Having eaten B. To eat

C. Eat D. Eating

_____the programme, they have to stay there for anther two weeks.

A. Not completing B. Not completed

C. Not having completed D. Having

A little boy invited his mother to attend his school’s first teacher-parent parent meeting. To the little boy’s , she said she would go. This be the first time that his classmates and teacher his mother and he felt of her appearance. Although she was a beautiful woman, there was a severe scar(疤痕)that nearly the entire right side of her face. The boy never wanted to why or how she got the scar.

At the meeting, the people were by the kindness and natural beauty of his mother the scar, but the little boy was still embarrassed(尷尬)and himself from everyone. He did, however, get within of a conversation between his mother and his teacher.

The teacher asked , “How did you get the scar on your face?”

The mother replied, “ my son was a baby, he was in a room that caught fire. Everyone was afraid to go in because the fire was ，so I went in. As I was running toward his bed, I saw a long piece of wood coming down and I placed myself over him trying to protect him. I was knocked but fortunately, a fireman came in and saved both of us.” She the burned side of her face. “This scar will be , but to this day, I have never what I did.”

At this point, the little boy came out running toward his mother with tears in his eyes. He held her in his arms and felt a great of the sacrifice(犧牲)that his mother had made for him. He held her hand for the rest of the day.

1.A.disappointment B. enjoyment C. surprise D. excitement

2.A. would B. could C. should D. must

3.A. noticed B. greeted C. accepted D. met

4.A. sick B. ashamed C. afraid D. tired

5.A. included B. passed C. covered D. shaded

6.A. talk about B. think about C. care about D. hear about

7.A. impressed B. surprised C. excited D. comforted

8.A. in sight of B. by means of C. by way of D. in spite of

9.A. hid B. protected C. separated D. escaped

10.A. understanding B. reminding C. hearing D. learning

11.A. carefully B. seriously C. nervously D. anxiously

12.A. As B.When C. Since D.While

13.A. so B. much C. quite D. too

14.A. out of control B. under control C. in control D. over control

15.A. helpless B. hopeless C. senseless D. useless

16.A. pointed B. showed C. wiped D. touched

17.A. ugly B. lasting C. serious D. frightening

18.A. forgot B. recognized C.consider D.regretted

19.A. honor B. sense C. happiness D. pride

20.A. quietly B. slightly C. tightly D. suddenly

Most people say “yes” much more readily than “no”.

A friend is moving house this weekend and would like some help, and you agree. But, what you really wanted was a couple of quiet days relaxing at home. Or a roommate spends the entire weekends playing video games and wants to borrow your homework for “reference”. But, you’ve just finished it after taking a whole day to work hard.

Many people say “yes” to these kinds of requests. They tend not to consider their own interests and feelings, and are often angry with themselves afterwards.

Saying “no” requires courage and considerable practice, in fact, according to psychologists.

“Everyone wants to be liked,” says Gabriele Steinki, a German psychologist. “Saying ‘no’ risks losing the affection of the person asking the favor or even a job.”

The result is that many people say “yes” just for keeping the peace. But experts say this is regrettable. Anyone should have the right to say “no”.

In fact, rejecting a request can even help to strengthen a relationship because it expresses a true feeling.

But, for people used to agreeing to every request, changing can be a long and uncomfortable learning process.

Most people believe that “If I say ‘no’, I'll lose the affection of the person. But the affection is important to me.” This way of thinking can be replaced by this: “If he only likes me because I always do what suits him , then the price of his affection is too high in the long term.”

Steinki says the key is talking to the other person to find a mutual (相互的) solution. “One heeds to present the situation from one’s own point of view, and to suggest how the situation can be dealt with to the advantage of both parties. The other person must have the feeling that his interests are being considered.”

When the refusal is not accepted, Steinki advises giving the reasons calmly again until the person gets the message.

1.Most people say “yes” much more readily than “no” because ________.

A. they don’t care about their own interests and feelings

B. they don’t know they will regret afterwards

C. they have already been used to saying “yes”

D. they care more about others’ affection

2. In the opinion of experts, _________ .

A. people need a lot of practice to say “no”

B. people should say “yes” to keep the peace

C. saying “no” means losing a job

D. people have the right to be liked

3.According to the writer, what should you do if you want to refuse the other person’s request?

A. Just say you can’t help him.

B. Say sorry to him.

C. Refuse him clearly.

D. Talk to the other person to find a mutual way.

4.According to the writer, what should you do if your refusal is not accepted?

A. Say yes to him.

B. Repeat your reason for his acceptance

C. Just go away

D. Say no to him

5.What is the best title of the passage?

A. You Need Courage To Say “No”

B. “Yes” More Than “No”

C Anyone Has The Right To Say “No”

D. It’s Hard To Say “No”

British men are encouraged to cry.

There are certain things British men like to believe about themselves. The first is that one day they will again win the World Cup. They also believe they do not cry. Over the centuries, Britons are believed to have a "stiff upper lip". But is this true?

Yes, it is. A recent study arranged by Kleenex on how the British express their emotions reveals that 95 percent of them still contain their emotions.

Moreover, while 72 percent think this is unhealthy, 19 percent can't remember the last time they "let it out". As a result, Kleenex is launching the "Let It Out" campaign that encourages Britons to grab a tissue and have a good cry.

These days, however, the male Briton's attitude toward crying is changing. Though the majority still struggles to open up emotionally, a 2004 study by Oxford's Social Issues Research Center found that 77 percent of British men considered crying in public increasingly acceptable. Half of London males admitted crying in front of their mothers. Scotsmen are the least emotional, although they are the most likely to cry at weddings.

Peter Marsh, director of the center, said, “Crying can now indicate sensitivity rather than weakness. Like with David Beckham, crying because you're dropping off your boy at nursery isn't seen as weak.”

Winston Churchill was said to be a frequent crier, shedding tears at seeing a survivor in an air raid shelter（防空洞）, and when he saw his wife after a long absence.

Psychologists say that while society has accepted that men can cry, there are limits. Ronald Bracey, a consulting psychologist, said, “If a man began to cry when he was having stitches（縫針）in hospital, he would be considered as a wimp（軟弱的人）. Men still need to be seen as strong when it comes to physical pain. ”

1. What does the passage mainly deal with?

A. Different attitudes British men have towards crying.

B. British men's dream of the World Cup.

C. Advice on how to control emotions.

D. Impression of British men.

2.Which of the following concerning(關(guān)于) the British men is NOT true according to the passage?

A. They are supposed to easily control emotions over the centuries.

B. They are confident that they will again get successful in the World Cup.

C. Nowadays, the male Briton's attitude toward crying is changing.

D. About 50% of Britons admitted crying before their mothers.

3.The underlined word “contain” in paragraph 3 means ______.

A. store B. include

C. hold back D. possess

Most people today think of chocolate as something sweet to eat or drink and can be easily found in stores around the world. It might surprise you that chocolate was once highly treasured.

The wealthy people of Spain first enjoyed a sweetened chocolate drink. Later, the popularity of the drink spread throughout Europe. Chocolate remained a drink that only wealthy people could afford to drink until the eighteenth century. During the period known as the Industrial Revolution, new technologies helped make chocolate less costly to produce.

Farmers grow cacao trees in many countries in Africa, Central and South America, but these trees are difficult to grow. They require an exact amount of water, warmth, soil and protection. After about five years, cacao trees start producing large fruits called pods, which grow near the trunk of the tree. The seeds inside these pods are harvested to make chocolate. Growing cacao is very hard work for farmers. Today, chocolate industry officials, activists, and scientists are working with farmers. They are trying to make sure that cacao can be grown in a way that is easy for the farmers and safe for the environment.

The market value of the yearly cacao crop around the world is more than five billion dollars. Chocolate is especially popular in Europe and the United States. Each year, Americans eat an average of more than 5 kilograms of chocolate per person. Specialty shops that sell costly chocolate are also very popular. Many offer chocolate lovers the chance to taste chocolate grown in different areas of the world.

1. We can learn from the passage that chocolate was ______.

A. served with a drink in old times

B. popular with people around the world

C. a drink enjoyed by the rich in old times

D. bought easily in stores in old times

2.What made it possible to produce chocolate inexpensively?

A. A warm climate. B. Official aid.

C. New technologies. D. Scientific protection.

3. What should ideal cacao farming be like？

A. Simple and time-saving.

B. Safe and labour-saving

C. Easy and labour-saving

D. Easy and environment-friendly.

4. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A. Scientists are trying to help people find various cacaos.

B. The chocolate industry is developing rapidly only in European countries.

C. People in America love to produce dear chocolate.

D. Chocolate making is probably a big business internationally.

1. When people come to visit the Gallery, they should ____________.

A. leave all their carried items at the checkrooms

B. have all their carried items x-rayed at the entrance

C. take all their carried items with them without inspection

D. have all their carried items inspected at the entrance

2. What does the Gallery feel sorry for?

A. Visitors have to keep their valuable items in the checkrooms.

B. The size of visitor items allowed into the Gallery is limited.

C. It cannot keep over-sized visitor items due to limited space.

D. Visitor items over 17×26 inches must go through additional checks.

3.Parents with small children visiting the Gallery _____________.

A. can carry their children in soft front child carriers

B. can carry their children on their shoulders

C. can carry their children in child carriers worn on the back

D. ought to pay if they want to use pushchairs for their children