Passage 1 December 13th, 2005 Dear Sirs, I am very happy to

Passage 1 December 13^th, 2005 Dear Sirs, I am very happy to apply for the position of secretary, which you advertised in China Daily of December 10^th, 2005. I have been working as a secretary at a college office. Because I am the only secretary in the office, it is necessary for me to work quickly and efficiently and to be flexible in my daily work. Professors value my work and my ability to meet their needs. Although I am happy now, I feel that my promotion is limited here, and I would like to have a more challenging job. Therefore, I enrolled in a program to expand my knowledge of international business affairs. Now, both my English and Chinese have been improved and I am ready to begin working as a bilingual secretary in an international company like yours, and I believe I can be a great help to your firm. The enclosed resume gives further details of my qualifications, and I would appreciate it if you could give me an opportunity to have an interview. I am looking forward to receiving your call at 62428866 or please use the enclosed pre-paid postcard to send me your reply. Thank you very much for your consideration. Faithfully Yours, Mary Lee 41. The writer wants to change her job because _____. A. she has difficulty handling her daily work efficiently B. she can hardly get a chance to be promoted C. she finds her present job too challenging D. she is tired of her duties at the college 42. In order to prepare herself for a more satisfactory job, the writer _________. A. has taken part in a special business program B. tries to get the professors’ high praises C. has worked much harder on her job D. has to prove herself to be efficient 43. A bilingual secretary (Line 5, Para 3) differs from other secretaries in that he or she can __________. A. operate a computer B. do the job efficiently C. speak two languages D. write official documents 44. The writer of the letter enclosed a pre-paid postcard to ________. A. request a written reply B. make an appointment C. get more information D. express her thanks 45. By sending this letter, the writer expected to _________. A. draw the attention of the company B. get an opportunity for an interview C. apply for a suitable position in China Daily D. obtain more information about the company Passage 2 Pressure Cooker （压力锅）Safety When you are cooking with a pressure cooker, you should learn a few common sense rules: 1. Never leave the cooker unwatched when it is in use. 2. Add sufficient liquid but never past the recommended fill point. Overfilling the cooker may block the vent pipe （排气孔）and cause the cooker to explode. 3. Set the cooking time. Too much time may overcook the food or too much pressure may build up in the cooker. Too little time will lead to undercooked food. 4. If you are new to pressure cooking, follow the cooking instructions carefully. Heat and time can either result in a great meal or a ruined one. 5. Never try to force a pressure cooker cover open. Allow the cooker to cool or run it under cool water before trying to open the cover. 6. Clean the cooker thoroughly after each use. Mild detergent（洗涤剂） and hot water work the best. Do not use stove ash or sand for they may damage the cooker. The gasket （密封圈）is best cleaned in warm soapy water and then dried. Store the gasket in the bottom of the pot. 46. According to the first rule, the users should ________. A. keep the cooker under close watch B. always keep the cooker half full C. never leave the cooker empty D. never turn off the stove 47. According to the second rule, too much liquid in the cooker may result in ______. A. a ruined meal B. undercooked food C. too little pressure D. a blocked vent pipe 48. According to the fifth rule, a pressure cooker cover should be opened ___. A. as soon as the cooking is finished B. while it is still on the stove C. with force when it is hot D. after it is cooled down 49. According to the instructions, which of the following is TRUE? A. The gasket should be cleaned thoroughly with cold water. B. Mild detergent and hot water can best clean the cooker. C. Soapy water will often damage the cooker. D. Sand can be used to clean the cooker. 50. Which of the following operations may be dangerous? A. Overfilling the cooker with food and water. B. Cleaning the cooker with detergent. C. Cooling the cooker with cold water. D. Setting too little cooking time. Passage 3 Most people buy a lot of gifts just before Christmas. But some people think they buy too much. They have started a special day called Buy Nothing Day. They don’t want anyone to go shopping on that day. Buy Nothing Day is November 29. It’s 25 days before Christmas. The idea for Buy Nothing Day started in Vancouver, British Columbia. Now people all over the United States celebrate Buy Nothing Day. In California, parents and children get together to read stories , sing songs and paint pictures. The children talk about why they don’t need a lot of toys. This year in Albuquerque, New Mexico, high school students wanted to tell other students about Buy Nothing Day. They organized a simple dinner to give people information about Buy Nothing Day. They asked restaurant in the neighborhood to donate（赠送） the food. They made posters（海报） and talked to other students about it. The dinner was a big success, and many students agreed not to buy anything on November 29. The students at the high school liked the idea of this new tradition. Next year, they want to have another dinner to inform more people about Buy Nothing Day. 51. Some people start Buy Nothing Day because they think ______. A. people need more time to do other things B. people buy too many gifts for Christmas C. people can hardly afford to buy a lot of gifts D. people waste too much time going shopping 52. The idea for Buy Nothing Day first started in ________. A. California B. Albuquerque C. British Columbia D. New Mexico 53. To make Buy Nothing Day more popular, the students in Albuquerque plan to _______. A. provide free food to more people B. persuade more restaurants to donate food C. put up more advertising posters on that day D. have another dinner to inform more people of the Day 54. According to the passage, which of the following statements is TRUE? A. Buy Nothing Day has become popular in the United States. B. Restaurants have a tradition of donating food on holidays. C. Gift shops are expected to be closed on Buy Nothing Day D. Children like the idea of Buy Nothing Day best. 55. The best title for the passage might be ________. A. Buy Nothing Day in the U.S. B. The Future of Buy Nothing Day C. Free Dinners on Buy Nothing Day D. Students’ Activities on Buy Nothing Day I
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你好，答疑如下 一， 41.B 42.A 43.C 44.C 45. B 二，46.A 47. D 48.D 49. B 50.A 三，51.B 52.C 53. A 54.A 55，D 愿你满意
最终答案：一， 41.B 42.A 43.C 44.C 45. B 二，46.A 47. D 48.D 49. B 50.A 三，51.B 52.C 53. A 54.A 55，D 愿你满意