Father ____ , I turned on the computer.

  A. agreed             B. agreeing          C. agrees         D. to agree

A letter to Edward，a columnist

Dear Mr. Expert,

    I grew up in an unhappy and abusive(虐待) home. I always promised myself that I’d get out as soon as possible. Now, at age 20, I have a good job and a nice house, and I’m really proud of the independence I've achieved.

    Here’s the problem: several of my friends who still live with their parents wish they had places like mine—so much so that they make mine theirs.

      It started out with a couple of them spending the weekends with me. But now they seem to take it for granted that they can show up any time they like. They bring boyfriends over, talk on the phone and stay out forever.

    I enjoy having my friends here sometimes—it makes the place feel comfortable and warm—but this is my home, not a party house. I was old enough to move out on my own, so why can’t I seem to ask my friends to respect my privacy(隱私)?

                                                                                                                    Joan

Edward’s reply to Joan

Dear Joan,

　　If your family didn’t pay attention to your needs when you were a child, you probably have trouble letting others know your needs now.

　　And if you’ve gathered your friends around you to rebuild a happy family atmosphere(氣氛), you may fear that saying no will bring back the kind of conflict（沖突）you grew up with—or destroy the nice atmosphere you now enjoy. You need to understand that in true friendship it’s okay to put your own needs first from time to time.

      Be clear about the message you want to send. For example, “I really love your company（陪伴） but I also need some privacy. So please call before you come over. ”

                                                                                                                    Edward

59. We can learn from the first letter that Joan ___________.

  A. takes pride in her friends                       

B. lives away from her parents

  C. knows Mr. Expert quite well              

D. hates her parents very much

60. We can infer from the first letter that __________.

　 A. Joan thinks her friends more important than her privacy

   B. Joan doesn’t like the parties at all

   C. Joan’s friends visit her more often than expected

   D. Joan dislikes the boyfriends her friends bring over

61. In Mr. Expert’s opinion, the reason why Joan can’t tell her friends her feelings is that _________.

　 A. she is afraid of hurting her friends 

B. she does not understand true friendship

   C. her family experience stops her from doing so

D. she does not put her needs first

62. The second letter suggests that Mr. Expert __________.

　 A. is concerned about Joan’s problem

B. warns Joan not to quarrel with her friends

   C. encourages Joan to be brave enough

   D. advises Joan on how to refuse people

Whatever work you are doing, you should concentrate your attention ______it.

       A. to                     B. towards             C. with                         D. on

Learners of English, especially self-taught learners may have trouble in understanding the speeches made by native speakers. The following ways might help improve your listening skills.

First of all, do things step by step. It is not good to listen to something beyond your level. Better choose a suitable course and start with the first book. Don’t go on to the second book until you are sure you understand the first one.

Secondly, keep studying one course. Don’t change books often. Never let your attention be attracted by another course just because it seems to be more popular.

Thirdly, listen to the English news over the radio from time to time. Better look through the news stories in Chinese-language newspapers first. That will make it easier for you to understand the English news on the radio.

Fourthly, if you have time, listen to some interesting stories in Special English from the V.O.A or other listening materials of the same level as those of your textbook.

76. What does the passage mainly talk about?

A. How to speak English correctly.        B. How to read fast.

C. How to improve your writing skills.     D. How to improve your listening skills.

77. What does the underlined part “beyond your level” mean?

A. Easy for you.              B. Too difficult for you.

C. Just all right for you.        D. Neither difficult nor easy for you.

78. What should you do if you want to understand the English news on the radio?

A. Practise speaking very often.    

B. Read the news stories in Chinese-language newspapers first.

C. Listen to some interesting stories in Special English from the V,O.A.

D. Ask others to explain it to you.

79. How many pieces of advice does the writer give?

A. Four           B. Three.          C. Two.          D. Many.

80. Which of the following is NOT right?

A. English learners may have difficulty in understanding native English.

B. To improve our listening skills, we should choose popular courses from time to time.

C. Chinese-language newspapers are good for us to understand the English news on the radio..

D. We can only improve our listening skills step by step.

—Do you often cook at home, Lucy?

   —No. It is my husband          does most of the housework.

   A. that         B. whom       C. what       D. which

It has been difficult to sit on the bench the majority of my high school basketball career,to watch my team from the sideline and  36 why I am not good enough to be on the floor.  37  endless hours of work and devotion, pushing myself through drill after drill, the  38  thing I want is to be a cheerleader. The feeling of being   39  is sometimes too much and drives me to  40  on the spot. I often feel as though my efforts are wasted and my time is eaten away, devoted to  41   .

It is heartbreaking to be a spectator(旁觀者) for the game I love,knowing that no one has enough  42  to give me the chance to  43  on the floor. Tears well up, but I hold them back. I shouldn’t be so  44  over something so silly.

Away from the game, it’s easier to put my thoughts together,  45  letting my emotions drive my reasoning. I consider  46  I am where I am. I have played football my whole life. I have a passion for the  47  and always have. There is nothing like the excitement of  48  : the swish of the net, the sweat rolling off my cheeks, even the bruises(青腫) are battle wounds worn  49  after every game.

Even if I don’t play much, I participate in every  50 . I am part of a team of girls who  51  together like a family. I am there for them,  52  they are for me.

Should I move on? Or should I stay with my team and pursue my passion just a little longer?

The decision isn’t difficult when I consider the  53  that being a part of a team brings me --- and not just any team,  54  my team. I love basketball and my teammates. When I think about that, my view from the bench really isn’t so bad  55  .

A.consider       B.wonder                     C.think           D.hesitate

A.Since                  B.During        C.After            D.Before

A.other            B.next          C.first            D.last

A.worthless      B.hopeless         C.helpless         D.careless

A.fight            B.quit            C.transform       D.retire

A.something     B.nothing         C.anything         D.everything

A.sympathy      B.encouragement    C.permission       D.faith

A.respond           B.perform       C.promote       D.practice

A.scared             B.nervous         C.upset            D.amazed

A.less than     B.more than       C.other than        D.rather than

A.why               B.how           C.whether         D.what

A.bench            B.sport           C.drill            D.battle

A.waiting          B.watching        C.leaning           D.playing

A.proudly         B.bravely                     C.unfortunately     D.painfully

A.decision        B.plan                   C.game              D.project

A.compete      B.stick            C.live                D.represent

A.because       B.if                C.as                  D.though

A.joy            B.patience             C.challenge        D.position

A.so                 B.as                      C.but               D.like

A.above all     B.after all          C.and all            D.all in all

閱讀下列應用文及相關信息，并按照要求匹配信息。

首先請閱讀下列餐館的信息：

A. Pasta House – new Italian restaurant located in the heart of the city. Simple but delicious inexpensive meals. Also has a good range of vegetable-only meals. It’s always crowded so be ready to order take-away or share a table. Open 11 a.m. to midnight.

B. A Taste of India – famous for its spicy curries and many southern Indian dishes using chili. You will usually be able to find a table during the week but if you’re planning to go on the weekend make sure you book a table in advance. Open noon to midnight.

C. Paris Match – this is the finest French restaurant in the city. Wonderful food you can enjoy in luxurious surrounding. The perfect place to have a romantic meal or impress a business partner, but be prepared for a large bill. Open noon to 2 a.m. Booking essential.

D. Mountain Diner – not fancy but tasty. Excellent Asian and European dishes. Countryside location surrounded by forest. It’s at least an hour’s drive from the city so you might want to stay at the nearby Mountain Hotel overnight. Open 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.

E. Owl Café – open 24 hours a day the café has a large selection of set breakfast, lunch and dinner meals for you to choose from, or you can enjoy one of their many delicious snacks and desserts over a cup of freshly made coffee.

F. Greek Bistro – a lively restaurant that serves great-value Greek food and has live Greek music played by a local band. Customers are encouraged to take part in the entertainment so be ready for a night of loud fun and laughter. Open 6 p.m. to 2 a.m.

以下是五個人的選擇要求，請匹配每個人擬選擇的地方：

51. Bill – was late getting up today so hasn’t had time to make breakfast. He wants to pick up something to eat before he goes to work so he has enough energy to last through to lunch time. 

52. Julie – works in the city and wants to get some lunch. She doesn’t want anything too special so long as it is tasty and not too expensive. Julie likes all kinds of food but because she is on a diet she wants to avoid anything containing meat. 

53. Sally – has friends visiting her from out-of-town and wants to take them to dinner. She wants to take them somewhere they can enjoy the atmosphere and have fun. She is a university student so doesn’t have a lot of money and doesn’t like her food too hot. 

54. Albert – is a businessman who will meet an important European client for a business dinner next week. Want to book a table at a quiet restaurant that will impress his guest with both its food and its surroundings. 

55. Robert – is meeting his friend Ben for lunch today (Tuesday) and wants to take him to a nice restaurant. Both Robert and Ben enjoy good quality spicy food. Robert doesn’t like arranging things in advance so he hasn’t booked a table.

—Does the old man know the museum very well?

   —No, this is the first time he __________ here.

  A. was               B. came                 C. has been            D. is coming

----What do you think of this film?

   ----Very bad. __________.

A. Nothing could be worse.     B. Nothing could be better.

C. I like it a little.             D. You just couldn’t find a better one.

The man dressed _____ jeans is an expert _____ unlocking doors and he can open a door ______ difficulty.

  A. in, on, with   B. on, at, with  C. in, on, without  D. in, at, without