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Do successful businessmen need an office? Increasingly the answer seems to be no. Chris Ward, author of the book Out of Office explains how President Barack Obama’s first inauguration (就职) speech was written by 27-year-old Jon Favreau sitting in Starbucks (星巴克); how Richard Tait, creator of Cranium, started the board game in a coffee shop; how Michael Acton Smith invented the children’s virtual world Moshi Monsters in his local Caffè Nero; and how JK Rowling, the novelist behind Harry Potter, believes a café is the best place to write. It is a convincing view, and for basic start-ups it makes much more sense to work from home and public spaces such as cafés than renting an expensive office. Offices are hard to find, costly to decorate and involve much tiring administration. Moreover, by staying independent you avoid the misery（痛苦） of a daily commute(往返上下班), which for many is the worst part of a job. Thanks to mobile communications, WiFi and cloud storage, together with the increasing heavy-duty equipment such as photocopiers, fax machines and desktop PCs, the traditional office is becoming redundant(多余的) for many sorts of organizations and workers. Of course, factory managers, surgeons, chefs and industrial chemists are still tied to special locations. But many of us – from software engineers and copywriters to architects and fashion designers – can operate almost anywhere. That freedom, and a willingness to adapt, can make one’s career more enjoyable and, sometimes, more efficient. 21. The second paragraph mainly wants to tell us__________. A. Obama didn’t write his inauguration speech by himself B. People don’t have to work in an office C. A café is the best place to write D. Many writers like to write in a coffee shop 22. Which of the following careers is tied to special locations? A. Software engineers. B. Copywriters. C. Surgeons. D. Fashion designers. 23. The traditional office is becoming redundant due to the following EXCEPT_____. A. mobile communications B. WiFi and cloud storage C. heavy-duty equipment D. the misery of a daily commute 24. What can we infer from the text? A. Many people hate commuting daily. B. The tradition office will no longer exist. C. Working in public places will reduce efficiency. D. Chefs can work anywhere.
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The ruins of Moore, Oklahoma, a town destructed for the fourth time in 14 years by a major tornado（龙卷风）, are a reminder that current building codes(规范) can’t do much to prevent property destruction and loss of life, especially when a powerful tornado cuts through town. But the total death number can be reduced when people take shelter in underground storm bunkers（碉堡）and hardened safe rooms. The tornado that carved a path of destruction through Moore took 24 lives. Its winds were clocked at 400 kilometers per hour. With only 15 minutes’ warning, residents fled town or took refuge（避难）in the firmest corners of their homes. The luckiest were able to climb into shelters or move to safe rooms. In Moore those rooms saved lives. But at two schools destroyed by Monday's tornado, no such shelter was available. Leslie Chapman Henderson is CEO of a non-profit group called the Federal Alliance for Safe Homes. She's an advocate for tornado safe rooms. “The safe room is an interior（内部）room of the home that has been reinforced（加固）and tested to withstand high wind. In fact, we’ve already heard of stories of survival of people who were in safe rooms, either above or below ground,” she said. Better storm forecasts give people more time to react. But they need someplace safe to go. Buildings can be built to resist strong winds, but not like those in the F-5 tornado that touched down in Moore. Chapman Henderson says even the building codes that do exist are not widely adopted or enforced. As its residents prepare to rebuild, Moore’s mayor is pushing for an order to make safe rooms compulsory in all new construction. Similar proposals were made following each of the previous tornado strikes, but none were adopted. 25. According to Chapman Henderson, which of the following does she probably agree with? A. Building codes make a difference in preventing property destruction. B. If people take shelter in safe rooms, nobody will die. C. It is urgent to build tornado safe rooms. D. Safe rooms can be built only underground. 26. What can we infer from the text? A. Moore has gone through tornado 4 times in total. B. Chapman Henderson is Moore’s mayor. C. Monday's tornado took 24 lives at two schools. D. The Moore’s proposal might not be approved. 27. The underlined word “withstand ” in paragraph 4 probably means________. A. oppose B. resist C. prevent D. defeat
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With eight bloodshot eyes fixed on a flying object, the pains of a two-year project were about to bear fruit. It was Wang Hongyi’s first test flight of an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) （无人机）designed and assembled（组装）with his teammates from the Aero-Sport Club (航模队)at Shanghai Jiaotong University. Wang is a senior mechanical engineering and automation major. He has been a plane model fan since childhood. As a freshman, he spent two nights building a model aircraft and took it to the sports field just for fun. Wu Junqi, the coach of Shanghai Jiaotong University’s Aero-Sport Club, spotted Wang and told him his model was outdated. “I was a little angry, so he took me to the lab,” says Wang. He was immediately drawn to the modern equipment and decided to join the club. As a technology fan, Wang spends most of his spare time in the lab. “He loves what he’s doing, so he can stand the loneliness of doing research that others seldom have the persistence to carry out,” says coach Wu. When Wang and his teammates were building UAV, they lived together in the lab. “We tried to spend as much time together as possible because there were thousands of problems that needed to be solved,” Wang says. They didn’t even have time to celebrate when the first test flight of the UAV went well. “We needed to list the problems that occurred during the flight and analyze them to find solutions,” he says. “Our UAV isn’t finished yet, but there are many design projects and people with similar interests waiting for me,” Wang says. “The UAV is just the beginning, not the end of my aircraft journey.” 28. Why did Wang succeed in doing the research? A. He majored in mechanical engineering and automation. B. He had a good coach and wonderful teammates. C. He loved what he did and would stick to it. D. He was highly thought of by Wu Junqi. 29. Which of the following words can best describe Wang Hongyi? A. Diligent and creative. B. Proud and quarrelsome. C. Outstanding and rude. D. Kind and talented. 30. What does the writer want to do by writing the passage? A. Encourage students to learn from Wang Hongyi. B. Tell readers about UAV development in China. C. Inform readers about Wang Hongyi and his UAV. D. Call on readers to do what interests them. 31. What message does Wang Hongyi’s story convey to us? A. Nothing is difficult if you put your heart into it. B. Two heads are better than one. C. Interest is the best teacher. D. Actions speak louder than words.
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Bangkok has become the world's top tourist destination, with 15.98 million visitors projected to visit Thailand's capital city this year, according to the third annual Global Destination Cities Index released by MasterCard on Monday. Based on data MasterCard collected from governments, central banks, related public agencies and airlines so far this year, the projection (预测) for the entire year says Bangkok is surpassing（超过）London, the previous holder of the top place, by a very narrow margin. Monday's report marked the first time any Asian city has been projected to be the top-ranked tourist destination. London came in second, with 15.96 million visitors expected in 2013, and Paris, third, with 13.92 million visitors. MasterCard looked at 132 cities. Other Asian cities that made it to the Top-20 Global Destination Cities in 2013 include Singapore at number four, with 11.75 million visitors; Kuala Lumpur at number eight, with 9.2 million visitors; Hong Kong at number nine, with 8.72 million visitors; Seoul at number 11, with 8.19 million visitors; Shanghai at number 14, with 6.5 million visitors, Tokyo at number 16, with 5.8 million visitors, and Taipei, with 5.19 million visitors. The study found that Bangkok is experiencing a large increase in its number of tourists in 2013, up 9.8% from 2009. That compares to New York's increase at 5.0% and London's at 3.8%. Paris, meanwhile, saw a small dip in its number of tourists (negative 0.7%). Caroline Lledo, who was visiting Bangkok from France, said Thailand has many offerings. “We like culture and the people are so nice. We also love shopping here,” Ms. Lledo said. MasterCard Worldwide's global economic adviser Yuwa Hedrick-Wong cited（引用）overall value for money spent for why Bangkok is attractive. That is true for Thailand overall as well. 32. From the passage we can know that___________. A. Bangkok defeated London by a wide margin B. there are 15.96 million visitors visiting London in 2013 C. London Topped List of World's Tourist Destinations in 2012 D. Paris is experiencing an increase in its number of tourists 33. How many Asian cities have made it to the Top-20 Global Destination Cities in 2013? A. Seven. B. Eight. C. Nine. D. Ten. 34. What attracts visitors to Thailand? A. Culture and natural scenery. B. People and buildings. C. Shopping and environment. D. Culture, people and shopping. 35. What can we know about MasterCard? A. MasterCard collected data from private agencies. B. It is the third time that MasterCard has released the Index. C. Caroline Lledo was MasterCard’s adviser. D. MasterCard surveyed 131 cities.
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We all see and hear about extraordinary people around us and wonder why can’t we be more like them? It’s not the big things that make someone extraordinary. Here are some small things that extraordinary people do every day: ● 36 Just because you’re the boss, doesn’t mean you are right every time. Learn to back up your decisions with reason. Use logic(逻辑) to explain things, not authority. By doing this your decisions might invite criticism, but you will also get an opportunity to improve. ●They are generous with compliments（恭维）. Remember the time, when you worked really hard but got nothing in return. Not even a thank- you._____37_______ So every chance you get to praise someone, do it. A simple, “That was some great work, keep it up,” can go a long way in making the employees feel great about themselves. 38 ●They are helpful. Never hesitate to help someone. It’s fairly simple but it goes a long way. Don’t be non-committal（不负责的）and say something vague（含糊）like, “Can I help you?” because they might just say, “No, I’m good.” 39 “I had the same problem with this coffee machine in the morning. I think I have figured a way to make it work.” Offer in a way that feels mutually beneficial（互利）. ●They’re in charge of their emotions. Sometimes it is very important to stay silent. Especially when you’re angry, you don’t want to end up saying things you didn’t really mean to. So they take their time to think back to what happened, and then come to a decision about how to deal with it. 40 Never be too casual with words or actions. A. They are sensitive to others. B. The key is to be specific. C. A compliment can have a positive impact on their lives. D. When you feel awkward receiving a compliment, give the person a smile. E. They are open to criticism. F. It hurts when your efforts are not recognized. G. Before you say anything, consider others’ feelings.
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Hotel: Good afternoon, Rainbow Hotel. Robinson: Good afternoon, my name is Steve Robinson 61 Paris. I’d like to book a room for the 20th March, please. Hotel: A room for the 20th March. Your 62 (nation) is French? Robinson: That’s right. I’m French. Hotel: Well, how long do you intend 63 (stay)? Robinson: Well, let me see. The conference will finish on Wednesday. Then I’d like to visit some of my friends there after 64 conference. I’ll leave on Friday. Hotel: You’re leaving on Friday. That’s the 24th March. Robinson: Yes, that’s right. Hotel: What kind of room do you like, a single or 65 ? Robinson: I’d like a single room. I prefer a room away from the street. I hate noise. Hotel: Ok. A single room away from the street. Robinson: How 66 is it? Hotel: $60 for one night 67 (include) an English breakfast. Robinson: It 68 (sound) good. Hotel: All right, Mr. Robinson. Can I have your passport number, please? Robinson: Of course. My number is H33049795. Hotel: H33049795. Ok, Mr. Robinson. You 69 (book) a single room from 20th March to 24th. We’re expecting your 70 (come). Robinson: Thank you very much. Hotel: You’re welcome.
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Even as I write this story, I am still smiling. The past few weeks have been rather 41 , but when a large number of Smile Cards arrived in my 42 the other day, having traveled all the way from the United States to my home in the Netherlands, I knew things were about to 43 . I 44 where to leave the cards as I went to bed that night: the train, benches at the station, at work, libraries, mailboxes, the gym - the possibilities 45 endless. I woke up, went to work, and afterwards, I went 46 to the shop to buy some candy bars, planning to leave them as anonymous(匿名的) 47 for people on the train. However, 48 my early morning train, my train home was extremely crowded. An elderly man must have seen me searching for a place to 49 a Smile Card, because he asked me if I was looking for something. Right then I 50 that my first Smile Card would not be anonymous. With a big smile and cheeks 51 with excitement, I told him that I 52 what I was looking for, 53 him the candy bar and Smile Card I had in my hands. He had only just finished reading the card 54 I arrived at my stop, but he was still smiling and 55 his candy as I waved at him from the 56 . 57 having worked a full day, I almost bounced(跳) home. Before I entered my apartment, I delivered a few more Smile Cards and candy bars to people's mailboxes. I added an 58 candy bar for a neighbor who I knew was in a difficult financial 59 , but who I saw working hard everyday to get the very best for her young son. I figured they both 60 a tasty little treat. 41. A. pleasant B. simple C. tough D. common 42. A. office B. room C. mailbox D. hands 43. A. turn away B. turn around C. turn up D. turn down 44. A. required B. asked C. concerned D. plotted 45. A. came B. had C. occurred D. felt 46. A. slowly B. smoothly C. freely D. straight 47. A. surprise B. gifts C. notice D. intention 48. A. unlike B. unusual C. unsure D. unlucky 49. A. drop B. give C. leave D. hide 50. A. wondered B. decided C. doubted D. suggested 51. A. filled B. faced C. satisfied D. content 52. A. found B. invented C. forgot D. remembered 53. A. transporting B. delivering C. sending D. handing 54. A. when B. while C. until D. once 55. A. reading B. enjoying C. buying D. carrying 56. A. entrance B. office C. platform D. bench 57. A. Because B. Despite C. Although D. Though 58. A. affordable B. available C. extra D. excellent 59. A. situation B. company C. staff D. state 60. A. admired B. deserved C. won D. rewarded
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假如英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌的以下作文。文中共有10处错误，每句中最多有两处。错误涉及单词的增加、删除或修改。 增加：在缺词处加一个漏词符号∧，并在此符号下面写出该加的词。 删除：把多余的词用斜线＼划掉。 修改：在错词下面划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。 注意：1、每处错误及其修改均仅限一词； 2、只允许修改10处，多者从第11处不计分 Ladies and gentlemen, may I have your attentions please? Welcome to our school! Here was an arrangement for your visit. This morning, I’m going show you around our school. You are supposing to have lunch together with some students in the school dining hall, that you can have a freely talk with students from different classes. In the afternoon, Grade 2 students will have a lesson of British geography by Mr. John, one of the delegation members. Tomorrow morning, Mr. Taylor, the head of the delegation, will give a lecture on the Britain education in the lecture hall. Have had lunch, we will visit a local museum as well as an old temple. That’s all. Thank you. Some questions?
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假如你是中学生李华，你校外教Mary女士近期准备回英国度假，为此，你班同学准备开一个晚会为她送行。请你根据以下提示，用英语写一封e-mail，通知她相关情况。 1. 对她的辛勤教学工作表示感谢。 2. 晚会本周日晚上7：30开始，预计持续1个小时。 3. 地点：高三10班教室 4. 活动：同学们一起唱英文歌，班长代表全班赠送她鲜花和亲手制作的礼物。 注意： 1. 词数100左右。 2. 开头和结尾已经给出，不计入总词数。 Dear Mary, We hear that you’ll return to the United Kingdom on a holiday soon. All the class will miss you very much during your absence! ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours truly, Li Hua
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