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There are 20 blanks in the following passage. For each blank there are four choices marked A), B), C)
and D). You should choose the ONE that best fits into the passage. Then mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet. Generally speaking, a
British is widely regarded as a quiet, shy and conservative person who is 36 only among those with whom he is acquainted. When a stranger is at
present, he often seems nervous, 37 embarrassed. You have to take a commuter train any morning or evening to 38 the truth of this. Serious-looking
businessmen and women sit reading their newspapers or dozing in a corner; hardly anybody talks, since to do so would be considered quite offensive. 39
, there is an unwritten but clearly understood code of behavior which, 40 broken, makes the offender immediately the object of 41. It has been known as
a fact that the British has a 42 for the discussion of their weather and that, if given a chance, he will talk about it 43. Some people argue that it is because
the British weather seldom 44 forecast and hence becomes a source of interest and 45 to everyone. This may be so. 46 a British cannot have much 47 in
the weathermen, who, after promising fine, sunny weather for the following day, are often proved wrong 48 a cloud over the Atlantic brings rainy
weather to all districts! The man in the street seems to be as accurate---or as inaccurate---as the weathermen in his 49. Foreigners may be surprised at
the number of references 50 weather that the British make to each other in the course of a single day. Very often conversational greetings are 51 by
comments on the weather. “Nice day, isn’t it?” “Beautiful!” may well be heard instead of “Good morning, how are you?” 52 the foreigner may consider
this exaggerated and comic, it is worthwhile pointing out that it could be used to his advantage. 53 he wants to start a conversation with a British but is
54 to know where to begin, he could do well to mention the state of the weather. It is a safe subject which will 55 an answer from even the most
reserved of the British. 36.
A. relaxed
B. frustrated
C. amused
D. exhausted
Ⅲ. Cloze :(1*20=20 points, 20%) Directions: There are 20 blanks in the following passage. For each blank there are four choices marked A), B), C)
and D). You should choose the ONE that best fits into the passage. Then mark the corresponding letter on the answer sheet. Generally speaking, a
British is widely regarded as a quiet, shy and conservative person who is 36 only among those with whom he is acquainted. When a stranger is at
present, he often seems nervous, 37 embarrassed. You have to take a commuter train any morning or evening to 38 the truth of this. Serious-looking
businessmen and women sit reading their newspapers or dozing in a corner; hardly anybody talks, since to do so would be considered quite offensive. 39
, there is an unwritten but clearly understood code of behavior which, 40 broken, makes the offender immediately the object of 41. It has been known as
a fact that the British has a 42 for the discussion of their weather and that, if given a chance, he will talk about it 43. Some people argue that it is because
the British weather seldom 44 forecast and hence becomes a source of interest and 45 to everyone. This may be so. 46 a British cannot have much 47 in
the weathermen, who, after promising fine, sunny weather for the following day, are often proved wrong 48 a cloud over the Atlantic brings rainy
weather to all districts! The man in the street seems to be as accurate---or as inaccurate---as the weathermen in his 49. Foreigners may be surprised at
the number of references 50 weather that the British make to each other in the course of a single day. Very often conversational greetings are 51 by
comments on the weather. “Nice day, isn’t it?” “Beautiful!” may well be heard instead of “Good morning, how are you?” 52 the foreigner may consider
this exaggerated and comic, it is worthwhile pointing out that it could be used to his advantage. 53 he wants to start a conversation with a British but is
54 to know where to begin, he could do well to mention the state of the weather. It is a safe subject which will 55 an answer from even the most
reserved of the British. 36
Reading Comprehension: (2*10=20 points, 20%) Directions: There are 2 reading passages in this part. Each passage is followed by some
questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Decide on the best choice and mark the
corresponding letter on the answer sheet. Passage A What is your favourite colour? Do you like yellow, orange or red? If you do, you must be an
optimist, a leader, an active person who enjoys life, people and excitement. Do you prefer greys and blues? Then you are probably quiet, shy, and you
would rather follow than lead. You tend to be a pessimist. At least, this is what psychologists tell us, and they should know, because they have been
seriously studying the meaning of colours preference, as well as the effect that colours have on human beings. They tell us, among other facts, that we
do not choose our favourite colour as we grow up---we are born with our preference. If you happen to love brown, you did so, as soon as you opened
your eyes, or at least as soon as you could see clearly. Colours do influence our moods---there is no doubt about it. A yellow room makes most people
feel more cheerful and more relaxed than a dark green one; and a red dress brings warmth and cheer to the saddest winter day. On the other hand,
black is depressing. A black bridge over the Thames River, near London, used to be the scene of more suicides than any other bridge in the area---until
it was repainted green. The number of suicide attempts immediately fell sharply; perhaps it would have fallen even more if the bridge had been done in
pink or baby blue. Light and bright colours make people not only happier but more active. It is an established fact that factory workers work better,
harder, and have fewer accidents when their machines are painted orange rather than black or grey. 56. “You would rather follow than lead”
means（）.
A. you don’t like to follow others
B. you would be a member rather than a leader
C. you would be afraid of following others
D. you would like to be a leader rather than a follower