第1个回答 2015-02-28
2010年
Most people give little thought to the Pens they write with, especially since the printer. In modern homes and offices mean that very 36 things are handwritten．All too often，people buy a pen based only on 37 ，and wonder why they are not satisfied 38 They begin to use it．However，buying a Pen that you'11 enjoy is not 39 if You keep the following in mind．
First of all．a pen should fit comfortably in your hand and be 40 to use．The thickness of the pen is the most important characteristic(特征) 4l comfort．Having a small hand and thick fingers，you may be comfortable with a thin pen. If you have a 42 hand and thicker fingers，you may 43 a fatter pen．The length of 8 pen call 44 influence comfort．A pen that is t00 45 can easily feel top-heavy and unstable．
Then，the writing point of the pen should 46 the ink to flow evenly(均匀地)while the pen remains in touch with the paper． 47 will make it possible for you to create a 48 line of writing. The point should also be sensitive enough to 49 ink from running when the pen is lifted．A point that does not block the 50 may leave drops of ink， 51 you pick the pen up and put it down again．
52，the pen should make a thick, dark line. Fine—line pens may 53 bad handwriting，but fine，delicate lines do not command 54 next to printed text，as， 55 ，a signature on a printed letter. A broad line ,on other hand，gives an impression of confidence and authority (权威).
36. A. many B. few C. pleasant D. important 37. A.1ooks B. reason C. value D. advantages 38. A. once B. if C. because D. though 39. A. convenient B. easy C. hard D. difficult 40. A. heavy B. easy C. hard D. safe
41. A. taking B. finding C. determining D. seeking
42. A. stronger B. weaker C. Smaller D.1arger
43. A. prefer B. recommend C. prepare D. demand
44. A. hardly B. allow C. never D. Still
45. A. thick B. 1ight C.1ong D. soft
46. A. change B. allow C. reduce D. press
47. A They B. One C. This D. Some
48. A thin B. rough C. black D. Smooth
49. A prevent B. free C. protect D. Remove
50. A way B. Sight C. flow D. Stream
51. A so B. as C. and D. Yet
52. A Meanwhile B. Generally C. Afterwards D. Finally
53. A show up B. differ from C. Break down D. compensate for
54. A attention B. support C. respect D. Admission
55. A at most B. For example C. in brief D. on purpose
2011年When I begin planning to move to Auckland to study, my mother was worried about a lack of jobs and cultural differences. Ignoring these ___36___, I got there in July 2010. __37__ I arrived, I realized the importance of getting a job __38__ my living experience. Determined to do this __39__ , I spent several weeks going door-to-door for a job, but found __40__ response（回应）.
One afternoon, I walked into a building to ask __41__ there were my job opportunities（机会）. The people there advised me not to continue my job search in that __42__. As I was about to __43__, a man who had been listening approached me and asked me to wait outside __44__. Nearly ten minutes later, he __45__. He asked me about my plans and encouraged me to stay __46__. Then he offered to take me to Royal Oak to __47__ a job.
I was a little surprised, but had a __48__ feeling about him. Along the way, I realized that I had __49__ resumes（简历）. Seeing this, the man __50__ at his business partner’s office to make me fifteen __51__ copies. He also gave me some __52__ on dressing and speaking. I handed out my resumes and went home feeling very __53__. The following day, I received a __54__ from a store in Royal Oak offering me a job.
It seems that the world always __55__ to you when you need it. And this time, it was a complete stranger who turned out to be a real blessing.
36．A．doubts B．concerns C．instructions D．reasons
37．A．Even if B．Every time C．Now that D．Soon after
38．A．of B．at C．for D．with
39．A. on my own B．on my way C．by any chance D．by the day
40．A．any B．much C．some D．little
41．A．why B．wherever C．whether D．whenever
42．A．direction B．attitude C．language D．manner
43．A．answer B．work C．leave D．refuse
44．A．for ever B．at any time C．as usual D．for a while
45．A．returned B．hesitated C．passed D．regretted
46．A．silent B．busy C．positive D．comfortable
47．A. pick out B．search for C．take on D．give up
48．A．dull B．good C．guilty D．general
49．A．made use of B．taken care of C．run out of D．become tired of
50．A．stopped B．knocked C．glanced D．appeared
51．A．right B．more C．former D．different
52．A．pressures B．agreements C．impressions D．suggestions 53．A．lonely B．funny C．disappointed D．satisfied
54．A．call B．tip C．present D．report
55．A．turns off B．goes over C．gives back D．looks up
2012年
When I settled in Chicago，my new city seemed so big and unfriendly, Then I had a 36 problem and had to go to hospital for a 37 examination.
It seemed a small 38 compared to the one I was about to face ,but things started to go 39 right from the beginning , Not having a car or 40 the city, I was depending on a couple of buses to get me from A to B, 41 I’d left myself plenty of time, soon it was 42 I was going to be late, as I had mistakenly boarded a bus that was taking me in the 43 direction.
I 44 the bus and stood on the pavement not knowing what to do, I looked into the eyes of a 45 , who was trying to get past me, 46 , instead of moving on ,she stopped to ask if I was 47 , After I explained my 48 to her, she pointed to a bus stop across the street , where a bus would take me back into the city to my 49 . Sitting there waiting, I felt 50 that someone had been willing to help . 51 , hearing a horn （喇叭） nearby, I looked up to see a car with my new friend 52 at me to get in, She had returned to offer me a 53 to the hospital.
Such unexpected 54 from a passer-by was a lovely gift to receive. As I climbed out of the car at the hospital and turned to thank her, she smiled and told me not to lose 55 , for all things are possible.
36. A. physical B. traveling C. social D. housing
37. A. scientific B. final C.previousD. thorough
38A. chance B. challenge C. success D. error
39. A. wrong B. easy C. fast D. ahead
40. A. leaving B. visiting C. knowing D. appreciating
41. A. Although B. Since C. Unless D. Once
42. A. strange B. necessary C. obvious D. important
43. A. same B. right C. general D. opposite
44. A. looked at B. waited for C. got off D. ran into
45. A. driver B. friend C. stranger D. gentleman
46. A. Especially B. Surprisingly C. Probably D. Normally
47. A. nervous B. excited C. OK D. dangerous
48. A. idea B. motivation C. excuse D. situation
49. A. appointmentB. apartment C. direction D. station
50A. afraid B. grateful C. certain D. disappointed
51. A. Thus B. Then C. Perhaps D. Surely
52. A. staring B. laughing C. waving D. shouting
53. A. lift B. suggestion C. bike D. guidebook
54. A. results B. news C. kindness D. appearance
55. A. Power B. Faith C. Touch D.Support
2013年
If you want to learn a new language, the very first thing to think about is why. Do you need it for a ___36_____ reason, such as your job or your studies?___37____ perhaps you’re interested in the ___38____ ,films or music of a different country and you know how much it will help to have a ___39____ of the language.
Most people learn best using a variety of ___40____, but traditional classes are an ideal（理想的）start for many people. They ___41___ an environment where you can practice under the ___42___ of someone who’s good at the language. We all lead ___43___ lives and learning a language takes __44___. You will have more success if you study regularly, so try to develop a ___45___. It doesn’t matter if you haven’t got long. Becoming fluent in a language will take years, but learning to get by takes __46____.
Many people start learning a language and soon give up. “I’m too __47___,” they say. Yes, children do learn languages more __48___ than adults, but research has shown that you can learn a language at any ___49___. And learning is good for the health of your brain, too. I’ve also heard people ___50___ about the mistakes they make when ___51___. Well, relax and laugh about your mistakes __52____ you’re much less likely to make them again.
Learning a new language is never ___53___. But with some work and devotion, you’ll make progress. And you’ll be ___54____ by the positive reaction of some people when you say just a few words in ___55___ own language. Good luck!
36. A. technical B. political C. practical D. physical
37. A. After B. So C. Though D. Or
38.A literature B. transport C.agriculture D. medicine
39.A view B. knowledge C. form D. database
40.A paintings B. regulations C. methods D. computers
41.A. protect B. change C. respect D. provide
42.A. control B. command C. guidance D. pressure
43.A. busy B. happy C. simple D. normal
44.A. courage B. time C. energy D. place
45.A. theory B. business C. routine D. project
46.A. some risks B. a lot less C. some notes D. a lot more
47.A. old B. nervous C. weak D. tired
48.A. closely B. quickly C. privately D. quietly
49.A. age B. speed C. distance D. school
50.A. worry B. hesitate C. think D. quarrel
51.A. singing B. working C. bargaining D. learning
52.A. if B. and C. but D. before
53.A. tiresome B. hard C. interesting D. easy
54.A. blamed B. amazed C. interrupted D. informed
55.A. their B. his C. our D. your