50. We used to have great times ___ together.A. to talkB. talkC. in talkingD. talking

This program ______ your patience and confidence.A. calls forB. calls onC. calls atD. calls about

Six years ago，something unforgettable happened.My wife，Liz，and I celebrated our 50th wedding anniversary that year.It was a lovely event hosted by our sons for us.Many wonderful friends from the past surprised us with presents and congratulations.Our gift for each other was a driving trip to the West.We drove from Ontario into Alberta，then southward into Glacier National Park in Montana，and continued to Yellowstone National Park. It was a cold spring day，and the Beartooth Highway had opened for the season just several days ago.Alongside the road，there was still a great amount of snow remaining.The scenery was so impressive that we made numerous stops to record memories with my camera.At roughly the highest point of the highway，I stopped at a lookout to catch the amazing views，with my wife in the centre of my camera lens. There were not many vehicles on the road.Occasionally，cars with energetic young tourists passed by.And then we saw a motorcycle in the distance.The driver of the motorcycle，in rags，parked behind our car.As he approached us，his only words were， "Give me your camera and get over there with your wife." I must admit I felt nervous that we might be robbed where we just created some beautiful memories.Surprisingly，he just took a picture of us，handed back my camera and rode off before we could express our gratitude.The photo he took is one of the most cherished and prized of our trip. I learnt my lesson somewhere I least expected it.We should never judge a man by his appearance.If the motorcycle driver reads this story and remembers the situation，we would like to say "thank you" to him.（1）According to the text，what do we know about the trip？ ____ A.It was a gift for their wedding anniversary.B.It was a suggestion from their friends.C.It was in late autumn six years ago.D.It was a train trip to the West.（2）Which of the following can summarise the passage？ ____ A.There is no best，only better.B.Don't judge a book by its cover.C.Put yourself in others' shoes.D.A contented mind is an everlasting feast.（3）Why was the author nervous when the motorcyclist offered to take a picture？ ____ A.The motorcyclist would break the camera.B.He could have lost the camera with memories.C.The motorcyclist might not be good at taking pictures.D.His wife might not be satisfied with the view there.（4）Which of the following best describes the driver of the motorcycle？ ____ A.Kind and straightforward.B.Cautious and admirable.C.Rich and sceptical.D.Creative and tolerant.

Here are the most common steps to follow in becoming a qualified executive secretary (合格的行政秘书) ready for the workplace: 1.Pursue education. You should consider reviewing job listings in your intended industry to determine the required level of education. Earn the level of education that is most common to these positions in your industry. 2.Gain relevant (相关的) work experience. You can earn relevant work experience through part-time positions. You may even find volunteer positions that support executive secretaries to have more responsibilities and learn on the job. 3.Earn technical certificates(证书). Depending on your education and work history, you may consider earning a certificate in business writing to prepare you for the daily responsibilities of an executive secretary. 4.Prepare your resume. You can include your highest level of education, technical or other relevant certificates and your relevant work history on a resume. Your work experience section should include the company or organization's name, the dates you worked there and your responsibilities and achievements. This effective resume can help you find the executive secretary job you want.1 To know the required educational level for an executive secretary, you should ______.A.turn to the internet for helpB.send an email to the company concernedC.review job listings in your intended industryD.go to a job fair to ask for relevant information2 According to Paragraph 3, part-time positions enable you to ______.E.build your professional networkF.gain relevant work experienceG.be familiar with the companyH.become more confident3 By earning a business writing certificate, you can ______.I.increase your potential salaryJ.expand your knowledge and skillsK.get ready for your future daily responsibilitiesL.understand the importance of writing for business4 What should be included in the work experience section of your resume? ______M.Your achievements.N.Your desired job or field.O.Your relevant certificates.P.Your highest level of education.5 The passage is mainly about how to ______.Q.prepare your resumeR.earn technical certificatesS.gain relevant work experienceT.be a qualified executive secretary

Habits are a funny thing. We reach for them mindlessly, setting our brains on auto-pilot and relaxing into the unconscious comfort of familiar routine. In the ever-changing 21st century, even the word “habit” carries a negative meaning. So it seems contradictory（矛盾的）to talk about habits in the same context as innovation（创新）. But brain researchers have discovered that when we consciously develop new habits, we create parallel paths, and even entirely new brain cells, that can jump our trains of thought onto new, innovative tracks. But don't bother trying to kill off old habits; once those ruts of procedure are worn into the brain, they're there to stay. Instead, the new habits we deliberately（故意地）press into ourselves create parallel pathways that can bypass those old roads. “The first thing needed for innovation is attraction to wonder,” says Dawna Markova, author of The Open Mind. “But we are taught instead to 'decide', just as our president calls himself 'the Decider'.” She adds, however, that “to decide is to kill off all possibilities but one. A good innovational thinker is always exploring the many other possibilities.” “All of us work through problems in ways of which we're unaware,” she says. Researchers in the late 1960s discovered that humans are born with the ability to approach challenges in four primary ways: analytically, procedurally, collaboratively（合作地）and innovatively. At the end of adolescence（青春期）, however, the brain shuts down half of that ability, preserving only those ways of thought that have seemed most valuable during the first decade or so of life. The current emphasis on standardized testing highlights analysis and procedure, meaning that few of us inherently（本质上）use our innovative and collaborative ways of thought. “This breaks the major rule in the American belief system—that anyone can do anything,” explains M. J. Ryan, author of the 2006 book This Year I Will…and Ms. Markova's business partner. “That's a lie that we have preserved, and it encourages commonness. Knowing what you're good at and doing even more of it creates excellence.” This is where developing new habits comes in. 1．Brain researchers have discovered that ＿＿＿＿. A．the forming of new habits can be guided B．the development of habits can be predicted C．the regulation of old habits can be transformed D．the track of new habits can be created unconsciously 2．The underlined word “ruts” in Paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to ＿＿＿＿. A．zones B．connections C．situations D．tracks 3．Which of the following statements most probably agrees with Dawna Markova's view? A．Decision makes no sense in choices. B．Curiosity makes creative minds active. C．Creative ideas are born of a relaxing mind. D．Formation of innovation comes from fantastic ideas. 4．Ryan's comments suggest that the practice of standard testing ＿＿＿＿. A．prevents new habits from being formed. B．no longer emphasizes commonness. C．innovative and collaborative ways of thought are widely used. D．follow the American belief system.

Squinting in the bright morning light, we ____ the terrain surrounding the town and began walking through the winding streets toward the closest hill.A. surrenderedB. surveyedC. surpassedD. conveyed

书面表达。Directions: This part is to test your ability to do practical writing. You are required to write a Notice according to the following information given in Chinese. Remember to do the task on the Translation Composition Sheet.说明：根据下列内容以小区志愿者团队的名义拟一份通知。内容：1. 根据气象预报台风，将在两天后影响本市，并有暴风雨； 2. 请注意安全，尽量减少外出并采取预防措施； 3. 如果需要帮助，请联系我们； 4. 服务中心备有沙袋，一楼居民可免费领取； 5. 联系电话：656**793。 Notice

Complete these sentences with the words or phrases in the box. careers equipment limit  solo  determined license neighborhoods solve problems （1）In 2007，Irving was the youngest person to fly ____ around the world.（2）Irving talked to students who lived near each other in poor ____ .（3）Irving talked to young people about jobs and ____ in aviation.（4）Irving doesn't believe that there is an end or ____ to the things people can do in their lives.（5）Irving wants students to help him ____ that come up while he is flying his it.（6）Before he could fly a plane,Irving had to get a（n） ____ .（7）Irving is ____ to help students make the things they want to do come true.（8）Irving used special ____ to teach his students how to fly.

Young children have a limited attention____and can't focus on one activity for very longA. rangeB. spanC. reachD. spread

Jack was astonished. He just sat there . ( 章节：2 难度：3)A. with a wide open mouthB. with a mouth wide and openC. with a open wide mouthD. with his mouth wide open