______ for several times, Bill made up his mind not to play computer games at night any mo
A.To be scolded
B.To have been scolded
C.Being scolded
D.Having been scolded
A.To be scolded
B.To have been scolded
C.Being scolded
D.Having been scolded
A、I'm finest
B、Thanks
C、it's several years
D、Just so-so
听力原文:M: Jane likes travelling, doesn't she?
W: Yes, she often goes for weeks at a time.
What does the woman say about Jane?
A.She hasn't gone travelling for several weeks.
B.She likes to take long trips.
C.She prefers not to go outing on weekends.
D.She takes a long time to plan her trips.
B、She talked too quietly
C、You had better express your options carefully in public
D、None of the above
M: I first became interested in doing things myself several years ago. I've been doing something on it every now and then for almost a year now. You know, I couldn't afford to pay workmen to do it.
Q: What do we learn about Mr. Miller?
(19)
A.He used to be a workman himself.
B.He likes to do repairs and make things himself.
C.He is professional builder.
D.He paid workmen to decorate the house.
There (1)_____ not one type of reading but several according to your reasons for reading. To read carefully, you have to (2)_____ your reading speed and technique (3)_____ your aim (4)_____ reading. Skimming is a technique necessary for quick and efficient reading.
When skimming, you (5)_____ the reading (6)_____ quickly in order to get the (7)_____ of it, to know how it is organized, (8)_____ an idea of the tone or the intention of the writer. Skimming is (9)_____ an activity which (10)_____ an overall view of the text and (11)_____ a definite reading competence.
Skimming doesn't need reading all the material, but it doesn't mean that it is an (12)_____ skill for the lazy, because it need a high degree of alertness and concentration.
When you read, you usually start with (13)_____ understanding and move towards detailed understanding rather than working the other way round. But (14)_____ is also used after you have already carefully studied and you need to (15)_____ the major ideas and concepts.
In order to be able to skim quickly and (16)_____ through a text, you should know where to look for what you want. In preview skimming you read the introductory information, the headings and subheadings, and the summary, if one is provided. (17)_____ this skimming, decide whether to read the material more thoroughly, and select the appropriate speed (18)_____ you read.
The same procedure (19)_____ for preview skimming could also be used to get an overview. Another method would be to read only key words. This is done by omitting the unnecessary words, phrases, and sentences.
In order to skim efficiently and fulfill your purpose, (20)_____ practice is necessary.
A.is
B.are
C.was
D.were
A.until 12 o'clock in the evening
B.until early next morning
C.all day and all night
D.until after 12 o'clock in the evening
SECTION A CONVERSATIONS
Directions: In this section you will hear several conversations. Listen to the conversations carefully and then answer the questions that follow.
听力原文:W: How can I help you?
M: I'd like to return this sweater for a refund. I bought it a week ago.
W: Well, what seems to be the problem?
M: Isn't it obvious by just looking at it? The first time I washed and dried it, the thing shrank at least five sizes.
W: I see what you mean, but did you follow the washing instructions? I think it says here ... right here on the label to hand wash it and then to dry it on low heat.
M: How was I supposed to know that? The label is written in Chinese! And something else i The stitching is coming undone and the color faded from a nice dark blue to a seaweed green.
W: Listen, sir. What I can do is allow you to exchange the sweater for another one.
M: I don't want to exchange it for anything! I just want my money back!
W: Well, I can give you credit on your next purchase, and since the item you purchased was on clearance, we can't give you a refund. Anyway, you can only return items with a receipt within six days, and unfortunately, that was yesterday in your case.
M: But, your store was closed yesterday because of the national holiday. Listen, I give up. Your store policies are completely unreasonable, and how do you expect people to shop here?
W: You did... Ha, ha...
M: Take your sweater. You should open up a pet store and sell it as a dog sweater.
What is among the reasons why the man wants to return the item?
A.It is the wrong size.
B.The fabric is coming apart.
C.It is stained.
D.It has no label.
Philip: Hello! Is that you, Tom?
Tom: Yes, (56)
Philip: I can't believe I (57) you at last. And what have you been doing?
Tom: Yeah, I haven't been home a lot lately. And I've had a lot of work and social engagements. Oh,
Philip, (58) to London?
Philip: I just came back about a week ago, I (59) by phone several times, but you were not in.
Tom: Sorry, Sorry. Did you have a nice holiday, then?
Philip: Lovely. I went to Scotland and traveled around.
Tom: (60) ! I need a holiday indeed.
Philip: Well, I suppose so.
Tom: Oh , somebody's at the door. I have to go. And I have to say " good-bye'. Nice talking to you.
Philip: Same here, bye-bye.
56.
A. when did you get back
B. What a surprise I got
C. How I admire you
D. I am Tom
E. got hold of
F. got through
G. this is Tom
H. tried to contact you
Living alone has become more acceptable in American society.In the past people sometimes think those who lived alone were a little strange.These days,however,several of the most popular TV shows tell the story of men and women who can't meet "the right person" and who plan to be single forever.Many such single people (especially women) feel that they are more free to pursue (追求) their careers (事业) than those who are married.In a way these people are married to their jobs.
1.About 23 million people over the age of 21 were not married in America by 1996.
A.T
B.F
2.Most of men usually get married at the age of 27 in America.
A.T
B.F
3.In the past,people thought it was impossible to live alone.
A.T
B.F
4.Some people in America wouldn't like to get married,because they can't meet "the right person".
A.T
B.F
5.More and more people in the U.S.choose not to marry.
A.T
B.F
根据文章内容进行判断,正确写“T”错误写“F”
International Transport
Transport plays an important part in international business because goods produced have to be delivered to the buyers abroad, and the delivery of goods is to be made possible by transport services. Goods are carried by several means of transport-on road or rail, by sea or air. And in recent years, combined transport which is a road-sea-rail carriage appeared.
With the expansion of international trade, the container service has become popular. The use of containers provides a highly effective form. of transport by road, rail and sea. Basically, about 98% of world trade is carried out by sea· transport. Besides transport by sea, road, or rail, nowadays in order to speed up delivery, carriage by air has also become popular.
()26. Transport plays an important part in international business because goods produced have to be sent to everywhere in the world.
()27. In recent years, combined transport which is a road-sea-rail carriage appeared.
()28. With the expansion of international trade, the combined transport service has become popular.
()29. The use of containers gives a very helpful method of transport.
()30. Today carriage by air has become popular because it can speed up delivery.
Instructions
1. To make your payment online, click (点击) the“Pay Now” link under the“Account Overview (概览)”summary.
2. If your business has more than one registered account, first select the account you need from the“Account Number”menu, and then click the“Pay Now”link.
3. If you have never made an online payment before, you will be asked whether you want to make a payment by using a bank account or credit card. Select either “Bank Account” or“Credit Card” from the“Select Payment Method”menu.
The online payment system is available Monday through Saturday, from 7:00 AM to 1 2:00
AM (Midnight) Eastern Time.
1. An AT& T BusinessDirect account helps you _______________.
A. earn an interest from a bank account
B. make the first month’s payment only
C. pay your telephone bill automatically
D. enjoy all the available banking services
2. Tne payment with an AT& T BusinessDirect account can be made online with________.
A. a passport
B. a credit card
C. a driving license
D. a traveller’s check
3. If you have several registered accounts for payment, the first link that you should click is__________.
A. “Select Payment Method”menu
B. “Account Overview” summary
C. the“Account Number”menu
D. the “Pay Now” link
4. When making the first-time online payment, you will be asked to______________.
A. register your online account number
B. open several registered accounts
C. select the payment method first
D. apply for a new credit card
5. The passage is mainly about ___________________.
A. how to pay phone bills by AT& T BusinessDirect
B. how to open an AT& T BusinessDirect account
C. how to make use of online bank services
D. how to start a small online business