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A

(2014·安徽蚌埠第三次质检)

In Britain,people have different attitudes to the police.Most people generally 　1　 them and the job they do—although there are certain people who do not believe that the police 　2　 have the power that they do.

What does a policeman actually do?It is not 　3　 job to describe.After all,a policeman has a number of jobs in 　4　.A policeman often has to control traffic,either 　5　 foot in the center of a town,or in a police car on the roads.Indeed,in Britain,he might be in the Traffic Police and spend all,or a lot of,his time 　6　 up and down main roads and motorways(高速公路).A traffic policeman has to help keep the traffic moving,stop 　7　 drivers and help when there is an accident.

A policeman has to help keep the 　8　,too.If there is a fight or some other disturbance,we 　9　 the police to come and restore(恢复) order.And they often have to 　10　 the situation at great risk to their own 　11　.

We expect the police to solve crimes,of course,so an ordinary policeman,　12　 he is not a detective,will often have to help 　13　 and arrest criminals.

And 　14　 do well when there is an emergency—an air crash,a 　15　,a road accident,or a robbery?We call the police.　16　 a policeman has to be 　17　 to face any unpleasant emergency that may happen in the 　18　 world.

The police do an absolutely necessary job.They do it 　19　 well and I support them,but I do not envy policemen.I do not think that I could 　20　 do the job of a policeman.

1.A.dislike　 　B.join　　　C.appreciate　 D.admire

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

3.A.a funny B.a pleasant

C.an interesting D.an easy

4.A.it B.one C.him D.them

5.A.on B.by C.under D.with

6.A.walking B.driving C.wandering D.running

7.A.rested B.tiring C.speeding D.waken

8.A.peace B.silence C.situation D.condition

9.A.wait for B.see C.think of D.expect

10.A.turn to B.avoid C.deal with D.treat

11.A.safety B.families C.future D.friends

12.A.although B.as if C.however D.even if

13.A.get rid of B.question C.look for D.sentence

14.A.how B.where C.what D.who

15.A. power failure B.fire

C.thunderstorm D.thief

16.A.Yet B.Then C.As D.So

17.A.provided B.promised C.prepared D.presented

18.A.future B.modern C.real D.past

19.A.extremely B.specially

C.surprisingly D.particularly

20.A.hardly B.forever C.ever D.never

B

(2014·河北保定二模)

In America,if you are invited to a wedding,baby shower,bar mitzvah(成年礼)or other celebrations,you’re 　1　 to bring a gift.Usually,it should be modest in 　2　,about $25.

For a wedding,the bride will often have “registered” a 　3　 of gifts at a local department store,indicating the items she 　4　.When you buy a registered item,tell the store that you’re doing this,so the couple doesn’t receive the 　5　 gift twice.For a baby shower,bring a gift 　6　 for a newborn baby.For a bar mitzvah,bring a gift appropriate for a 13-year-old boy.　7　 they are such important occasions,gifts for bar mitzvahs tend to be more 　8　,for example,a gold-plated pen.　9　 the pen by carving the boy’s full name will be appreciated.

If you wish to give a gift to American friends,choose something that is 　10　 to your country.It needn’t be valuable or 　11　,just typical of your homeland.　12　 include a book about your country,an inexpensive souvenir,or something else that reflects your 　13　.Young children who like collecting will probably be very 　14　 with a set of your country’s coins or stamps.Items that are 　15　 in your country but difficult to find abroad are also good.

If 　16　 with an American family,a good way of expressing your thanks is to take them to a form of 　17　,such as a basketball game or a concert.

When giving gifts to a business acquaintance,don’t give anything too 　18　,especially to a woman.A scarf or a hat is OK,but other types of 　19　 are not.Something appropriate for the 　20　 is best.

1.A.invited B.called C.expected D.thought

2.A.appearance B.value C.weight D.size

3.A.list B.line C.number D.pack

4.A.prefers B.owns C.uses D.imagines

5.A.little B.good C.similar D.same

6.A.demanding B.suitable C.cheap D.expensive

7.A.Although B.Because C.When D.Therefore

8.A.modest B.cheerful C.normal D.formal

9.A.Personalizing B.Replacing

C.Making D.Changing

10.A.convenient B.appropriate

C.unique D.beneficial

11.A.colorful B.rare C.priceless D.nice

12.A.Opportunities B.Expectations

C.Inventions D.Possibilities

13.A.character B.interest C.culture D.progress

14.A.annoyed B.impressed C.disappointed D.puzzled

15.A.limited B.useful C.common D.special

16.A.arguing B.departing C.meeting D.staying

17.A.education B.discussion

C.exercise D.entertainment

18.A.heavy B.simple

C.personal D.professional

19.A.clothing B.fortune C.jewelry D.equipment

20.A.office B.home C.fun D.date