32. Not only have the exchange students’ personal skills strengthened, _______ have the social skills that they’ve gained from living abroad.

A. but also     B. so        C. but so       D. but

33. Most students object to _____for parking on the campus.

A. being charged     B. charge         C. be charged       D. charging

34. One important aim of our school is to prepare us for the future ______ we can face all the challenges

with confidence.

A. in that        B. even if              C. so that        D. as if

35. — It’s immoral to smoke in an air-conditioned bus.

—________, but I often see that kind of thing.

A. I don’t think so                           B. I’m with you there

C. It’s no surprise                           D. It doesn’t make sense

第二节  完形填空(共20小题;每小题1.5分，满分30分)

阅读下面的短文，掌握其大意，然后从36-55各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中选出最佳选项。

I was once an alcoholic. Years passed. With a lot of therapy and love, I left high school and all of its   36   behind me. I have moved on and though I am financially poor, I find myself   37   with the blessings and love. Recently, I helped a young friend with a bake sale to   38   a middle school student who is battling brain cancer.

When Mr. X came through the door, I was not   39  . Instead, I kind of hoped he didn’t recognize me.  40   , what kinds of memories of me would have stuck with him after all these years? What if he still thinks of me as that   41   person that I once was?   42  , he didn’t recognize me. He simply spoke kindly to others, donated generally, and went on his way as usual.

Then, a few days ago, he once again came to a benefit to generally donate money to someone   43  . This time, I felt moved to introduce myself. We started to   44  , and before we knew it, we had   caught up on 30 years of our lives! That was   45   I knew what I had to do. I told him that though he didn’t recognize it, he was very influential in my   46   and becoming a much kinder, giving person. His quiet “hello’s”, the shy smile and nod of his head, his kind and   47   behavior, are one of the biggest memories I carry with me from my high school years. When I have gotten angry with the way the world is today, I’ve   48   myself of people like Mr. X. They do   49  !

I told him all of these, and explained that, although he may not have recognized it, he made a huge   50   on someone’s life. He seemed to appreciate my words. I apologized if I made him   51  , but they were things that needed to be said, things that   52   have been said nearly thirty years ago. But I think that, having learned that I   53   this big strong “manly man” nearly to tears as he left that day, it’s never too late to let someone know that their kindness   54  .

Thirty years after that fact, it was as good a day as any for my heart to express its   55   as it was for him to hear it.

36. A. pain B. love C. alcohol  D. memories

37. A. kind B. rich C. full D. tired

38. A. convince B. educate C. benefit D. confirm

39. A. annoyed  B. surprised  C. frustrated D. received

40. A. After all B. At all C. Above all  D. In all

41. A. light-hearted B. smart C. awful D. talented

42. A. Luckily B. Strangely C. Hopefully D. Naturally

43. A. in despair B. in store C. in rags D. in need

44. A. discuss B. contact C. chat   D. touch

45. A. why B. when C. where D. how

46. A. playing B. studying C. working D. healing

47. A. inviting B. appealing C. caring D. fascinating

48. A. accused B. informed C. reminded D. recalled

49. A. exist B. operate C. live D. settle

50. A. pressure B. impact C. impression D. concentration

51. A. unconscious B. uncertain C. uncomfortable D. unfit

52. A. must B. should C. may D. can

53. A. encouraged B. cheered C. moved D. persuaded

54. A. remarked B. mattered C. contributed D. changed

55. A. credit B. kindness C. respect D. gratitude

第三部分 阅读理解(共20小题，每小题2分，满分40分)

阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C、D)中，选出最佳选项。

A

It was the small hours of the morning when we reached London Airport. I had cabled London from Amsterdam, and there was a hired car to meet, but there was one more unfortunate happening before I reached my flat. In all my travels I have never, but for that once, been required by the British customs to open a single bag or to do more than state that I carried no goods liable to duty. It was, of course, my fault; the extreme tiredness and nervous tension of the journey had destroyed my diplomacy. I was, for whichever reason, so tired that I could hardly stand, and to the question, “have you read this?” I replied with extreme foolishness, “yes, hundreds of times.”

“And you have nothing to declare?”

“Nothing.”

“How long have you been out of this country?”

“About three months.”

“And during that time you have acquired nothing?”

“Nothing but what is on the list I have given you.”

He seemed momentarily at a loss, but then he attacked. The attack, when it came, was utterly unexpected.

I explained, but I had already lost face. I produced my own watch from a pocket, and added that I should be grateful if he would confiscate (没收) the replacement.

“It is not a question of confiscation,” he said, “there is a fine for failing to declare dutiable goods. And now may I please examine that Rolex?”

It took another quarter of an hour to persuade him that the Rolex was not contraband (走私货). Just when I let out a sigh of relief, he began to search my luggage!

56. When did the writer arrive at London Airport?

A. In the early morning.      B. Late at night.

C. At noon.        D. Late in the morning.

57. What can we conclude from the questions asked by the customs officer?

A. He was just doing his duty by asking the passenger some usual questions.

B. He must have noticed the writer's ugly watch.

C. He wanted to embarrass the writer.

D. He must have noticed the writer's tiredness.

58. What did the writer think of the watch he bought in the market?

A. He was fond of the watch because it was a Rolex.

B. He found the watch useful though it was very cheap.

C. He didn't like the watch at all.

D. He was interested in the watch.

59. After reading the story we can infer that the writer _______.

A. knew little about the customs regulations

B. must have spent a long time at the customs and have been let go without any punishment

C. must have been fined because of carrying many contraband goods

D. must have failed in catching the hired car

60. What do you think is the tone of the story?

A. Humorous.    B. Indifferent.   C. Serious.      D. Matter-of-fact.

B

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Less is more.

There’s a tendency to make a presentation slide excessively complicated with flashy images, strange transitions, and too much text. These features are often unnecessary, and tend to make the viewers get bored. Instead, keep each slide short and plain, using one image to sell your idea. Using bullets (圆形符号) is a bit of a cliché (陈词滥调), but if you must use them, never exceed (超过) more than one line of text per bullet.

Branding is the key.

Whether you’re stating a new business idea to investors or describing a new product to customers, you’ll want your presentation to reinforce your brand’s image. Use the same color schemes, fonts (字体), and logos that you use on your website or company literature. There’s an assumption of what a Power Point is supposed to look like, and company standards falls through the floor.

Give them a break.

According to a recent research, the average adult attention span for a presentation is just 20 minutes. It’s always best to keep your presentation short and to the point, but if you must exceed the recommended 20 minutes, try giving your audience a moment to relax. “You can extend attention spans by giving your audience a rest,” the study says. This can be done by telling a story, giving a demo, or doing something else that gives the brain a break.

Practice it again and again.

In the end, a great presentation will come down to the speaker’s ability to capture the audience’s imagination and keep their attention. The presentation and the speaker should work together and they can be complementary (相互补充的) to each other. The best presenters won’t have to look down at the notes and will never be reading from a script. A good speaker can focus on the key points and convey information well.

61. How can you make a presentation slide not too complicated?

A. By keeping each slide short and plain.

B. By using flashy images and much text.

C. By using more than one line of text per bullet.

D. By using more than one image to show your idea.

62. Why should you use the same color schemes, fonts, and logos in your presentation?

A. To describe your ideas clearly.   B. To reinforce your brand’s image.

C. To make a contrast with new images.  D. To make investors remember your ideas.