Nowadays,more and people have chances to travel,study,work or even live abroad.It is necessary for you to keep in mind these general 61 (rule) for polite behavior.

If you 62 (invite) to an American friend’s home for dinner,first of all,arrive approximately on time (but not early).Americans expect promptness (准时).

When you’re invited to someone’s home for a meal,63 is polite to bring a small gift.Flowers or candies are always appropriate.If you have an attractive item 64 (make) in your native country,your host or hostess would certainly enjoy receiving that as a gift.

Wearing proper clothes and a beautiful smile is simply not enough.Table manners are also of great 65 (important).Do not open your mouth to talk,66 you have swallowed your food.Also,chew food with your mouth     67 (close).When you want to get the food that is at a distance,do not stretch your hands to reach 68 it.Instead,ask for the food to be passed to you.

Don’t leave 69 (immediate) after dinner,but don’t overstay your welcome,either.When your friends seem to be getting tired and running out of conversation,take their behavior as a signal to leave.The next day,call or write 70  thank-you note to say how much you enjoyed the evening.

 Several countries in Asia celebrate the Lunar New Year in their own way. But dragon and lion dances in Chinatowns all over the world have helped to make China’s New Year the most famous. These days growing     61     (number) of people who are not of Chinese origin are joining in. In Tokyo window cleaners dress up like the animals of the Chinese Shengxiao. America, Canada and New Zealand have published memorial stamps for the year of the rooster. Last year New York City made the Lunar New Year     62     school holiday for the first time.

The spread of the Spring Festival is     63     (part) due to recent immigration from China: 9.5 million Chinese people     64     (move) abroad since 1978, many of     65     are far richer than earlier waves of immigrants.

Aware     66     China's growing economic and political influence, foreign leaders have noticed the occasion. Britain’s prime minister, Theresa May, has given a video address, a tradition     67     (start) in 2014 by her predecessor (前任) . This year’s World Economic Forum in Davos was held a week earlier than usual     68     (avoid) conflicting with China’s New Year.

China hopes the festival will promote     69     (it) cultural “soft power” abroad. It may give the Chinese people     70     (satisfy) to see foreigners enjoy such festivities.

       Hummingbirds(蜂鸟) are one of nature’s most energetic fliers and the only birds to hover(盘旋) in the air by relying on their strength alone.

       Now scientists have found that it is the ratio(比值) of the bird’s wing length to its width that makes them so efficient. The discovery is helping experts compete with 42 million years of natural selection to build helicopters that are increasingly efficient.

       David Lentink, an assistant professor at Stanford University in California, tested wings from 12 different species of hummingbirds, which he sourced from museums. He placed them on a machine used to test the aerodynamics(气力学) of the helicopter blades(桨叶). Professor Lentink’s team used the same machine to test the blades from an advanced micro-helicopter used by the UK’s army. They found that the micro-helicopter’s blades are as efficient at hovering as the average hummingbirds.

       But while the micro-helicopter’s blades kept pace with the average hummingbird wings, they could not keep up with the most efficient hummingbird’s wing. The wings of Anna’s hummingbird were found to be about 27 percent more efficient than the man-made micro- helicopter’s blades.

       While Professor Lentink wasn’t surprised at nature’s superiority, he said that helicopter blades have come a long way. “The technology is at the level of an average hummingbird,” he said. “A helicopter is really the most efficient hovering device that we can build. The best hummingbirds are still better, but I think it’s amazing that we’re getting closer. It’s not easy to match their performance, but if we build better wings with better shapes, we might match hummingbirds.”

       Professor Lentink said that we don’t know how hummingbirds maintain their flight in a strong wind, how they navigate(确定方向) through branches, or how they change direction so quickly. He thinks that great steps could be made by studying wing aspect ratios-the ratio of wing length to wing width. Understanding these abilities and characteristics could be a benefit for robotics and will be the focus of future experiments.

29.What did the scientists find about hummingbirds?

       A. Their wings are long and wide

       B. They can hover in the air for a long time

       C. The ratio of their wing length to wing width is very important

       D. They are the most energetic flier in nature

30.Which is the right order of Professor Lentink’s research?

       ①Tested wings from different species of hummingbirds

       ②Got resources from museums

       ③Analyzed the results and drew a conclusion

       ④Tested the blades from a micro-helicopter

       A. ①②③④                              B. ②①③④                C. ②④①③                D. ②①④③

35. According to Professor Lentink, what will be the focus of future experiments?

       A. To know how hummingbirds can fly in a strong wind

       B. To know how hummingbirds change direction so quickly

       C. To develop a new kind of helicopter

       D. To study the secrets of hummingbirds

The New York Aquarium offers a diverse collection and nice viewing experience for all our guests. Whether you’re observing penguins on their rocky coastline home or swimming underwater, looking at a coral reef under the water, or cheering on California sea lions at the theater, you’ll find plenty to see and do during your visit. Your underwater adventure is waiting for you! This summer, head out to Coney Island to learn about the underwater world at the New York Aquarium.

Just off the Coney Island in Brooklyn, the New York Aquarium features more than 300 marine (海洋的) species, such as dolphins and seals. Meet some of our mammals and fish, and learn about their natural history, biology, and cultural roles.

	Hours
Summer hours May 28 – Sept. 5	10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. , Monday–Friday 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. , Weekends & Holidays
Fall hours Sept. 6 – Nov. 6	10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. , Monday–Friday 10:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. , Weekends & Holidays
Winter hours Nov. 7 – Mar. 31	10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. , Daily
Spring hours Apr. 1– May 27	10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. , Monday–Friday 10:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. , Weekends & Holidays

Total Experience Ticket

Adult                                   $18.00

Child (Ages 3-12)                         $14.00

Senior (65+)                               $15.00

Groups (at least ten visitors)                             $8.00

*Includes admission to our 4-D Theater Plus General Admission.

*Children under 3 years old are free!

*To receive the group rate, you must make a reservation at least two weeks in advance of your group’s visit. Please call 718-741-1818.

Friday Afternoon Special

Admission on Fridays beginning at 3:00 p.m. is by donation. Suggested donation is $13 for adults, $9 for children, and $10 for seniors. Every dollar you give supports our work in caring for animals at the aquarium.

Aquarium Parking

Car               $13.00

Bus               $13.00

Please note:

*Due to rising costs, the Wildlife Conservation Society reserves the right to change all fees without notice.

*All Aquarium buildings and exhibits are wheelchair-accessible.

*For further information, please call 718-265-3454.

33．Which animal can’t visitors probably see at the New York Aquarium?

A. Penguins.        B. Pandas.           C. Dolphins.         D. Seals.

34．Six adults (including a man of 68) and two children (aged 2 and 10) are going to visit the New York Aquarium on Sunday. They will have to pay ______________ at least.

A. $144                  B. $133                C. $119             D. $64

35．The donation is used to ______________.

A. help the poor people

B. help to save the endangered animals in the wild

C. help the disabled visitors

D. care for animals at the aquarium

越来越多的汽车进入了我们的家庭，改善了我们的生活，但同时也带来了很多问题，如塞车和车祸，给家庭和社会带来了极大的危害。作为中学生，我们应该怎样做呢？请写一篇有关交通安全的短文。

内容包括：1.遵守交通规则，如走人行道/过斑马线；

2.别在街道或马路上玩耍和踢球；

3.劝父母不能酒后驾车。

注意：1.词数100左右；

2.你可以适当增加内容，以使行文连贯；

3.开头语已为你写好，不计入总词数。

参考词汇：zebra-crossing斑马线

With more and more cars coining into our families,we are happy that it has greatly improved our life.

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The Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, California is one of the world’s most beautiful bridges．It is also one of the most visited places in the world．More than 1800 hundred million vehicles have used the bridge since it opened more than 70 years ago.

    The bridge was painted “International Orange” because that color went well with the natural surroundings．The color also is easier to see in the heavy fog that often covers the area．But the Golden Gate Bridge was not named for its orange color．It was named for the body of water that it crosses, the Golden Gate Strait, which is the entrance to the San Francisco Bay from the Pacific Ocean．

    Planning for the bridge began in the 1920s when the area around San Francisco was growing．People living in the area needed another way to get to the city besides small ferries．Joseph Strauss was the chief engineer for the project．Work began in 1934．Mr．Strauss demanded the strongest safety protections in the history of bridge building．These included the first use of “hard hats” to protect the workers’ heads and special glasses to protect their eyes．A special safety net was suspended under the bridge．This net saved the lives of 19 men during the construction.

    The Golden Gate Bridge opened in 1937．It extends 1,280 meters across the water．The total length is 2,737 meters．It was the largest suspension bridge(吊桥) in the world until 1964．That is when the Verrazano Narrows Bridge opened in New York City．Today, the Golden Gate Bridge is the ninth longest suspension bridge in the world．

9. What was the Golden Gate Bridge named after?

A. The Strait it crosses.    B. The color of paint.

C. The local climate.    D. Its natural surroundings.

10. How did people cross the Golden Gate Strait before the bridge was built?

A. By plane．    B. By train．    C. By road．    D. By boat．

11. Why was a special safety net suspended under the bridge?

A. Because it can protect the environment.

B. Because it can prevent workers from falling.

C. Because it can make construction easier.

D. Because it can save building materials from falling.

12. What do we know about Joseph Strauss?

A. He built the first suspension bridge in the world.

B. His safety measures were not of practical value.

C. He attached importance to the workers’ safety.

D. He demanded strong measures to ensure the safety of the bridge.

After my brother died in an accident,my mother was very sad.I was only 4 years old at the time,but I still understood the_41_in my mom's attitude toward safety._42_,everything around us was potentially_43_.

I grew up with a lot of_44_and rules that were meant to_45_me.For example,I was not_46_to walk home from school by myself,even though everyone I knew already did.I couldn't_47_evening parties or go to summer camp, _48_what if something happened to me?

As I got older,the list of things to_49_got longer.I became natural_50_I was concerned about things like getting cancer,losing my wallet,and being caught in car accidents and earthquakes—_51_big and small,real and_52_.The funny part is that you'd never know it by looking at my life,because I'm constantly_53_myself to do the things that frighten or worry me.In fact,I've developed a_54_for myself: If it scares me,then I have to do it_55_once.I've done lots of things that would have_56_my mom: I've ridden motorcycle,I've traveled alone,and I've performed stand-up comedy.

Courage isn't a natural attribute（品质）of human beings.I believe that we have to practice being courageous.The more_57_I do things that scare me or that make me_58_,the more I realize that I can do a lot more than I originally thought I could do.

Even though I inherited（经遗传获得）my mother's cautious_59_,I’ve also come to believe that fear can be a good thing,if we_60_it.Believing that has made my world a less scary place.

41.A.sign            B.change            C.scene              D.lesson

42.A.Slowly        B.Logically         C.Fortunately       D.Suddenly

43.A.important     B.inspiring          C.convenient       D.dangerous

44.A.restrictions  B.considerations    C.judgments       D.comparisons

45.A.limit           B.help                C.protect            D.train

46.A.allowed        B.encouraged       C.reminded          D.advised

47.A.arrange       B.attend              C.decorate          D.support

48.A.hut             B.though            C.or                   D.because

49.A.hope           B.fear                 C.count              D.hear

50.A.worrier       B.dreamer           C.adult               D.thinker

51.A.ideas          B.affairs             C.actions            D.disasters

52.A.special        B.common          C.imaginary        D.practical

53.A.expecting     B.warning           C.forcing            D.promising

54.A.rule            B.form               C.case                D.hobby

55.A.in all           B.at most            C.after all                  D.at least

56.A.threatened    B.shocked            C.confused          D.entertained

57.A.rarely         B.quickly            C.often               D.fairly

58.A.confident    B.uncomfortable  C.happy             D.generous

59.A.nature         B.duty                C.work              D.task

60.A.know         B.get                  C.avoid                D.face

 The threat of air pollution is real and we shouldn’t _________ responsibility to fight it.

   A. hand over                B. shrink from         C. pull over        D. arise from

Imagine that you’re looking at your company-issued smartphone and you notice an e-mail from Linkedln: “These companies are looking for candidates like you!” You aren’t necessarily searching for a job, but you’re always open to opportunities, so out of curiosity, you click on the link. A few minutes later your boss appears at your desk. “We’ve noticed that you’re spending more time on Linkedln lately, so I wanted to talk with you about your career and whether you’re happy here,” she says. Uh-oh.

It’s an awkward scene. Attrition (损耗）has always been expensive for companies, but in many industries the cost of losing good workers is rising, owing to tight labor markets. Thus companies are intensifying(增强）their efforts to predict which workers are at high risk of leaving so that managers can try to stop them. Tactics (策略）range from electronic monitor to sophisticated(复杂的）analyses of employees’ social media lives.

Some of this work may be a reason to let employees to quit. In general, people leave their jobs because they don’t like their boss, don’t see opportunities for promotion or growth, or are offered a higher pay; these reasons have held steady for years.

New research conducted by CEB, a Washington-based technology company, looks not just at why workers quit but also at when. “We’ve learned that what really affects people is their sense of how they’re doing compared with other people in their peer group, or with where they thought they would be at a certain point in life, says Brian Kropp, who heads CEB’s HR practice. “We’ve learned to focus on moments that allow people to make these comparisons.”

Technology also provides clues about which star employees might be eyeing the exit. Companies can tell whether employees using work computers or phones are spending time on (or even just opening e-mails from) career websites, and research shows that more firms are paying attention to these things. Large companies have also begun tracking badge swipes(浏览痕迹)---- employees’ use of an ID to enter and exit the building or the parking garage---to identify patterns that suggest a worker may be interviewing for a job.

32. From the first paragraph, we can infer Linkedln is___________.

A. an e-mail                     B. a job from the Internet

C. a professional social network      D. a world-famous company

33. What’s the main idea of the second paragraph?

A. The cost of losing good workers is rising.

B. Companies are stricter with workers than before.

C. Measures have been taken to find the potential workers who want to quit.

D. Finding new jobs has been a trend for most workers.

34. According to the research by CEB, which of the following might be the most probable reason for workers to quit their jobs?

A. They don’t like their bosses.             B. Workers are always doing comparisons.

C. Not seeing opportunities for promotion.    D. To find a higher-paid job.

35. What is the author’s purpose in writing the text?

A. To make a review on a phenomenon.     B. To tell us the leader’s concerns.

C. To show a new trend in the job market.   D. To stress the role of new technologies.  

  66. “_______(失败) is the mother of success” , as an old saying goes，

67. Just now, I said a certain student, not ___ (指) to you, was cheating in the test.

68. The weather of Xi’an in ______(十月) is a little cold, especially at night.

69. The girl has_______(克服) the bad habit of being late for school.

70. Having waited for such a long time, the lady got a bit _____ (不耐烦的).

71. The People’s Republic of China was _______ (成立) on October 1, 1949.

72. Cabbage, carrots and _____ (西红柿) are my favorite vegetables.

73. Faced with the pressure of the coming college entrance examination, many students feel ______(精神上) tired.

74. Parents should ______(尊重) children’s choices in their future life.

75. Every passenger shall take two pieces of______ (行李) on board. 

66._______  67.________  68.__________  69.__________  70._________

71.________ 72.________   73._________  74. _________   75.__________

A museum in the Netherlands is trying to show visitors more of the objects it has and bring them more excitement.It is using an augmented reality（增强现实）device made by Microsoft to reach its goal.However,the use of this high-technology device started with a basic problem.

The Dutch National Museum of Antiquities does not have enough space to put all of its artifacts（人工制品）on display.So,the museum asked experts at Delft University of Science and Technology to find a way to let more visitors—especially young people—experience what the museum has to offer.

The experts used the Hololens（全息透镜）.It is a computer that shows visitors holograms,or virtual pictures that appear to have three dimensions.

Annelies Maltha,a researcher at the University,says that almost 80 percent of the artifacts at the museum are not shown to the public."So by using the Hololens,"she adds,"people can virtually visit the exhibit and see so much more."

The Dutch National Museum has artifacts like the Egyptian Temple of Teffeh.The structure was reconstructed inside the museum in 1971.It is not currently available to the public.

"The Hololens enables you to have augmented reality,instead of virtual reality,which means you can still see the temple,you can still feel the ancient vibe（氛围）around you,so to speak."The augmented reality technology gives visitors the ability to interact with their surroundings.

The researchers are using the Hololens to make three dimensional images of every room in the temple.Erik Hoglund,another researcher,explains that his team can create 3D models and add different images,movies,or animations.The effect is to make visitors feel like they are interacting with the temple.

The Hololens program is still being developed.But museum officials hope that,in the future,the Hololens will serve as a tour guide for exhibits that have been hidden from public view.

32.What does the underlined part "its goal" in Paragraph 1 mean?

A.The experience of excitement.                       B.The solving of the basic problem.

C.The showing of more museum objects.           D.The use of the augmented reality device.

33.What can be learnt about the augmented reality device?

A.It has been widely applied to museums.           B.It is what we call virtual reality.

C.It is developed by Microsoft.                          D.It has many hidden dangers.

34.Which of the following statements about the Hololens is TRUE?

A.It makes interactions possible.                       B.It gives the museum much more space.

C.It enables visitors to have virtual reality.           D.It is a must-have item for the common people.

35.What would happen if the technology were to be applied in the museums?

a.More young people would be attracted to the museums.

b.More items of the museums would be on display.

c.People would travel back to ancient times.

d.Fewer guides would be needed.

A.abd                        B.abc                        C.acd                        D.bcd

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   People often say that gold and silver are the most valuable things in the

world. But I don’t think so. In my opinion, to read books is more

 valuable than 76       else.                                     76_______________

   The old saying “To open a book is always helpful” 77 c      shows us 77_______________

how good it is to read a book.

   Books are our friends. They introduce us different 78 k        of     78______________

knowledge. They lead us down the road to 79       (成功).            79_______________

   Books are our teachers. They 80 t         us truth, science, literature, 80_______________

and philosophy of life. What matters most is 81        they increase our  81______________

knowledge, enlarge our experience, strengthen our character and do many

other things which we can not do 82        them.                   82_______________

   We have to learn as long as we live. But our life is 83       (有限), and 83______________

the knowledge is boundless. There are many things which are quite necessary

to learn and there are also many which should be 84         (避免).     84_______________

Books tell us what is good and what is evil. And only books can 85 t       85______________

the good from the bad.

   Therefore, to read more books is the best policy for us young students.       

 ______ seven or eight countries would come together to determine the direction of global markets.

       A. Gone are away the days                         B. Away went the days which

       C. Gone are the days when                         D. Went are the days that

Joshua, Helmut ,and Bethlehem

Michelle O. Donovan

ISBN 9781462058679

Life is not easy for nine-year-old Joshua during World War II. Because of his family’s Jewish background, they are sent to live in the concentration camps. Scared and alone, Joshua one day makes friends with a little mouse he calls Bethlehem who becomes his closest friend.

More Things in Heaven

Bill Bosworth

ISBN 9780595433582

In his More things in Heaven, Bill Bosworth presents the highlights of his 83 years of life, including his trips to India and the study of the writings of several great spiritual leaders. More Things in Heaven will appeal to anyone who insists on finding the deepest meaning for their existence based on their own experiences.

 

Encourage Me!

Inspirational Poetry

Gloria Coykendall

ISBN 9781412027854

It is an easy-to-read collection of poems originally written to encourage in faith and to be a cure for chronic depression… cure to strengthen identity and purpose.

Creation or Evolution

Michael Ebifegha

ISBN 9781450289023

Were humans created, or did they evolve? How old is the Earth? The debate between science and religion continues to be heated. In Creation or Evolution, Michael Ebifegha examines these two opposed world views within the structure of empirical science.

Seeking the Edge

Dr. Joseph L. Rose

ISBN 9781462031795

Seeking the Edge provides the tools and techniques to find that edge in one’s life—driving readers to achieve success whether in your current job, finding a new job, in education, family, or even hobbies.

 

29. Who wrote the story about a little boy and a little mouse?

   A. Bill Bosworth.      B. Michelle O. Donovan.

C. Dr. Joseph L. Rose.             D. Gloria Coykendall.

30. The ISBN for the book of poems is        .

   A. 9781462031795      B. 9781412027854    C. 9780595433582    D. 9781462058679

As most university students are packing their bags，boarding trains or flying home for the Spring Festival，some will stay behind to spend the holiday on campus．

Zhou Yunyun，22，a senior finance major at Jilin University，has decided that instead of traveling to Hainan province，he will kill the time by playing computer games with his online friends．

“I'm used to chatting and playing with them every day．It’s just fun to make friends this way，”he said．“When I returned home in past years，my relatives always asked me a lot of questions about my plans after graduation．They had high expectations of me，which made me feel stressed，” said Zhou．

The campus，usually lively，will probably turn into a death town，with most restaurants，shops and student centers closed during the break．But there are also a few advantages，according to Jia Debao，2 1，a junior majoring in administration at China Agricultural University．“I might feel a bit lonely，but at least I can stay away from my parents’ complaining and enjoy the peaceful and quiet stay，” he said．“More importantly，I can enj oy the high speed of the Internet，I can always find empty seats in classrooms，and I don’t have to wait to use the bathroorm” But education experts recommend students who stay on campus to come up with more interactive plans．That’s because communication on the Internet can’t replace real life interpersonal relationships．

Society has promoted a kind of“couch potato" or close-in culture among some young people, according to Shi Tongyu, a researcher at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences. He warned that this kind of lifestryl can damage students’ mental and physical development.

 “When you constantly stare at a computer screen and type on your keyboard，you gradually lose the ability to socialize and survive normally，"said Shi．“A human’s most important task is to survive，which cannot be completed by staying at home all the time． Instead，it must be achieved through real life experience and communication．”

39．What can we learn about Zhou Yunyun?

       A．He feels very lonely on campus．

       B．He will promote close-in culture．

       C．He will spend the Spring Festival with relatives．

       D．He will spend the Spring Festival with on-line friends．

40．Spending the Spring Festival on campus for Jia Debao means          .

       A．he will miss his parents a little bit

       B．there will be more seats in classrooms

       C．he will have a quiet and peaceful break

       D．the speed of the Internet will get faster

41．The underlined phrase“couch potato” is closest in meaning to         .

       A．inactive person                                                                        B．close friend

       C．sociable student                                   D．addicted gamer

42．What do education experts recommend students to do?

       A．To do some traveling．

       B．To stay more with families．

       C．To find empty seats in classrooms．

       D．To experience real lire and communication．

A man who knows how to write a personal letter has a very powerful tool. A letter can be enjoyed, read and  41  . It can set up a warm conversation between two people far apart(远离的)；it can keep a  42  with very little effort.

I will give__43   A few years ago my older brother and I were not getting  44  . We had been close as  45  but had grown apart. Our meetings were not  46  ; our conversation was filled with arguments and quarrels; and every effort to clear the air seemed to only  47   our misunderstanding. Then he  48  a small island in the Caribbean and we  49  touch . However, one day he wrote me a letter. He described his island and its people, told me what he was doing, said how he felt, and encouraged me to  50  . Rereading the letter, I was  51   by its humor and clever expressions. These were some good qualities(品质) for which I had  52  respected my older brother but  53  he no longer had them. I had never known he could write so           54  .And with that one letter we became friends  55  .

It might never have occurred to  56  to write me if he had not been in a place where there were no  57  . For him, writing was a necessity, It also turned out to be the best way for us to get back in touch. Because we live in an age of  58  communication(通讯), people often  59  that they don’t always have to phone or email. They have another  60  . And that is to write.

41. A. received         B. reread          C. returned               D. rewritten

42. A. friendship        B. promise         C. record          D. secret

43. A. a lesson          B. an example            C. an experience         D. a talk

44. A. through           B. down           C. away           D. along

45. A. brothers          B. classmates            C. fellows          D. children 

46. A. normal            B. necessary             C. possible              D. pleasant

47. A. start               B. deepen               C. express              D. settle

48. A. toured            B. stopped over           C. moved to              D. reached

49. A. needed           B. kept in          C. lost                   D. got in

50. A. write                      B. think           C. enjoy           D. read

51. A. beaten            B. driven          C. surprised        D. honored

52. A. never              B. once                  C. sometimes       D. seldom

53. A. thought                    B. judged          C. observed        D. expected

54. A. much               B. often           C. well            D. soon

55. A. later               B. again           C. too               D. anyhow

56. A. my brother                 B. anyone else            C. someone         D. us

57. A.mail services              B.transport               C. relatives         D. phones

58. A. poor              B. big             C. easy             D. lazy

59. A. forget             B. decide                C. argue                    D. believe

60. A. habit                      B. plan            C. idea             D. choice

The other day, I happened to meet someone I hadn't seen for many years. I couldn't believe the change in him. As a matter of fact, he didn't even seem like the  11   person.

When I first knew Bill, back in   12  , he was one of the most carefree(无忧无虑的) people I had ever met. He was always ready to have a party. He was always ready to have a party. He thought   13   of going went out for beer at three o'clock in the morning or drove 50 miles to see an old   14   he really liked. Bill and I were in the same class in college, and life was never dull when he was   15  . With him there was one wild   16   after another. Sometimes I wonder how we managed to study for our exams.

Last week I was in Houston on business, and I ran into Bill in the bar at the hotel.   17  , I wasn't even   18   it was he. Was this short-haired businessman really the same person? I wasn't really sure until I came near him, but it indeed was Bill. Now he works for a bank. He   19   most of the evening about his job, his new car and his house. How he had changed! Back when we were in college, the   20   thing Bill cared about was possessions(财产). Now they seemed to be his main   21  . Although I have changed quite a bit myself, somehow, I never imagine Bill changing so much. My image of him   22   the one I had formed at the time when we were college students together.    

I suppose it's   23   to expect people to remain the same, especially   24   I have changed so much myself. But I must say that I enjoyed the old Bill much more than

the new Bill. Maybe he   25   the same way about me.

11. A. proper                        B. same                        C. usual                  D. right

12. A. childhood         B. the army             C. his thirties           D. college

13. A. nothing                B. much                  C. most               D. none

14. A. man                  B. hospital               C. movie                        D. country

15. A. in                        B. out                      C. away                     D. around

16. A. adventure           B. mistake               C. chance                   D. joke

17. A. First of all        B. At first            C. Now and then   D. All the time

18. A. glad                    B. excited              C. surprised           D. sure

19. A. thought                B. talked               C. argued                   D. spent

20. A. first                     B. last                     C. next                D. only

21. A. interest               B. event                  C. subject                   D. problem

22. A. remained            B. reminded            C. suggested             D. became

23. A. unnecessary              B. foolish                 C. common         D. unusually

24. A. because             B. that                     C. how                D. when

25. A. felt                        B. acted                    C. looked                       D. discovered