ake _________ to give me a change sometimes. A) all B) both C) either D) neither 4. These clothes are very dirty. They need _________. A) to wash B) washed C) washing D) being washed 5. _________ your best? Its not satisfactory. Im afraid you will have to do it again. A) Do you try B) Have you tried C) Are you trying D) Will you try 6. Chinese married couples _________ red packets to children during the Chinese New Year. A) give B) have been giving C) are giving D) have given 7. He wore dark glasses to avoid _________. A) having been recognized B) recognizing C) being recognized D) to be recognized 8. The pilot ordered that the baggage _________ to lighten the plane. A) be thrown out B) should throw out C) throw out D) was thrown out 9. We thought he couldnt come, but he _________ only a few minutes late. A) turned on B) turned over C) turned up D) turned off 10. His wife never speaks highly _________ him. A) at B) with C) of D) to 11. Nobody has been able to explain the _________ of this commonly-used expression. A) origin B) reason C) beginning D) starting-point 12. John admitted that its always difficult _________ A) for him being on time B) being on time for him C) for him to be on time D) on time for him 13. You look tired. Thats because Mr. Baker had us _________ reports all afternoon. A) write B) to write C) writing D) written 14. They will arrive here a week _________ today. A) in B) from C) before D) by 15. Such problems _________ air pollution and heavy traffic are becoming more and more serious in almost every big city all over the world. A) on B) as C) for D) of 16. In fact he had done all _________ to help the poor. A) he could B) which he could C) what he could D) as he could 17. Thats a nice coat, and the colour _________ you well. A) fits B) matches C) shows D) suits 18. Paul invited me to dinner the day before yesterday, and I _________ his invitation. A) promised B) permitted C) accepted D) received 19. In some countries, _________ is called equality does not really mean equal rights for all people. A) which B) what C) that D) one 20. I have no objection _________ his staying in the library as long as he keeps silent. A) of B) to C) in D) over 21. In the information society, computers are _________ to communication and human relationship. A) indispensable B) indivisible C) inseparable D) incredible 22. In the course of a day students do far more than just _________ classes. A) attend B) attended C) to attend D) attending 23. _________ might be expected, the response to the question was very mixed. A) That B) It C) What D) As 24. You can never use my tape recorder. _________ should you touch that machine. A) At no time B) At any time C) Any time D) No time 25. There were no tickets _________ for Fridays performance. A) preferable B) considerable C) possible D) available 26. Ill give my books to _________ needs them. A) any one B) those C) who D) whoever 27. Ive been asked to _________ leading the track team when Jenny is retired. A) take away B) take to C) take in D) take over 28. Feeling _________ after his tiring long journey, the old man fell asleep on the train. A) patient B) miserable C) weary D) angry 29. I do not allow _________ in my room. And I even do not allow my wife to smoke, either. A) to smoke B) smoking C) smoke D) to smoking 30. It was nine years ago _________ Sir Alfred returned from America. A) when B) that C) since D) then 31. After the Arab states won independence, great emphasis was laid on expanding education, with girls as well as boys _________ to go to school. A) to be encouraged B) been encouraged C) encouraged D) be encouraged 32. The rain was heavy and _________ the land was flooded. A) consistently B) continuously C) constantly D) consequently 33. The athlete, together with his coach and several relations, _________ to the Olympic games. A) have traveled B) are traveling C) were traveling D) is traveling 34. The _________ of blood always makes him feel sick. A) sight B) view C) look D) form 35. Nowadays a large number of people buy _________ flowers instead of real ones. A) false B) fake C) sham D) artificial ~`N (N) 1. Mary is to answer the question correctly. A) too clever B) so clever C) cleverer enough D) clever enough 2. Please don t to ask for my help if you really get into trouble. A) worry B) hesitate C) puzzle D) discomfort 3. This year the factory almost twice as many motors as it did last year. A) turned down B) turned to C) turned over D) turned out 4. The designs of the new tools should be carefully so that we can pick out the one that suits our job best. A) tried B) examined C) tested D) checked 5. than they started to work. A) No sooner they had got to the plant B) No sooner did they get to the plant C) No sooner had they got to the plant D) As soon as they got to the plant 6. , the worse I seem to be. A) When I take more the medicine B) The more medicine I take C) Taking more of the medicine D) More medicine taken 7. He suddenly remembered that he his key at home. A) has forgotten B) had forgotten C) has left D) had left 8. Im sure that the Chinese medicine may do its work in the treatment for that disease because it has no side . A) affect B) effect C) result D) effort 9. The soldiers were seriously in the battle. A) broken B) wounded C) damaged D) treated 10. She listened carefully she might discover exactly what he wanted. A) so as that B) in case C) providing D) in order that 11. Its a family of six children, are studying music. A) five of them B) five among them C) five of whom D) five of the six 12. He gave a description of what happened the day before. A) vital B) living C) life D) vivid 13. My car is in bad condition I cant drive it. A) such; that B) too; to C) so; that D) such a; that 14. The noise was so that only those with excellent hearing were aware of it. A) dim B) faint C) soft D) gentle 15. Having got back from school, a letter on the desk. A) there was B) he saw C) nothing was found but D) nobody found 16. She said she liked dancing but was in no for it just then. A) mood B) opinion C) manner D) fashion 17. While reading aloud, you should at the right place. A) stop B) pause C) rest D) break 18. They were so far away that I couldnt their faces clearly. A) see through B) make out C) make up D) see over 19. In the middle of the grass stands a little board that No Parking. A) is read B) advises C) reads D) hopes 20. The new regulation will soon come into _______. A) force B) value C) strength D) effective 21.The headmaster wanted the new classroom building _______ as soon as possible. A) to set up B) to have set up C) to be set up D) being set up 22. The Americans and the British not only speak the same language but also _______ a large number of social customs. A) share B) join C) take D) make 23. The box was so heavy that it was difficult for the old lady to _______ it. A) lift B) reach C) rise D) touch 24. The criminal dared not go out because he was afraid of _______. A) recognizing B) having been recognized C) having recognized D) being recognized 25. The job would require that _______ at 7 oclock every morning. A) he will be at the factory B) he was at the factory C) he be at the factory D) he is to be at the factory 26. I dont think weve met before. You are confusing me with _______. A) some other B) other person C) someone else D) one another 27. Mr. Smith cant _______ his wifes death though she has been dead for a long time. A) get over B) bet away C) get away with D) get off 28. Only in this way _______ the big fire in the shortest possible time. A) we can put out B) we will put out C) can we put out D) should we put out 29. _______ more time, I could perform my duty more satisfactorily. A) Given B) Giving C) To give D) To be given 30. He was last seen in public on the _______ of his daughters wedding. A) chance B) event C) occasion D) affair 31. Please keep us _______ of the latest development in the company investment. A) informing B) informed C) inform D) to be informed 32. I found _______ to answer all the questions within the time given. A) not possible B) impossible C) that impossible D) it impossible 33. Isnt it about the time you _______ to do your homework? A) began B) begin C) would begin D) will begin 34. As the managing director cant go to the reception, Im representing the company _______. on his account B) on his behalf C) for his part D) from his point of view 35. My wife talked me _______ agreeing to a proposal that the whole family make a trip to Atlantic City. A) for B) out C) into D) over Nt  NRwe 6qT9hncwevQ[Nk\vV*N y-N QgsOvNy0 1 Picasso, the famous Spanish painter, was born in 1881. His father was an art teacher. Picasso began to paint very early. He was admitted to the Royal Academy of Art at the age of 15. After 1900, he spent much time in Paris, living there from 1904 to 1947, when he moved to the south of France. Throughout his career, Picasso moved from style to style with ease. He practiced sculpture, illustrated books and also showed great interest in pottery design and other fields of art. Picasso produced a great number of drawings during his lifetime. No later artist of the School of Paris has replaced him in international influence. Picasso is generally considered to be the foremost figure in 20th century French art. His paintings are now exhibited in leading European and American galleries. The main idea of the passage is _______. Picasso is considered to be the foremost figure in the 20th century French art Picasso is a famous Spanish painter Picasso spent much time in Paris Picassos life and art According to the writer, Picasso was _______. more important than any other French artist in international influence more important than any other Spanish artist in international influence the most important figure in Spain the most important figure in France How long did he stay in Spain and France? Over 19 years in Spain and the rest of his life in France. 15 years in Spain and 43 years in Paris. 15 years in Spain and the rest of his life in Paris. He did not stay as long in Paris as in Spain. Picasso moved from style to style with ease means _______. he did not like only one style he changed his style without difficulty he not only liked sculpture, but also pottery designs he showed great interest in other fields of art His paintings are now exhibited in leading European and American galleries, because ________. he was a Spanish artist he was a French artist he produced a great many wonderful drawings in different styles he was famous in French art 2 All the housewives who went to the new supermarket had one great ambition: to be the lucky customer who did not have to pay for her shopping. And this was what the notice just inside the entrance promised. It said: Remember, once a week, one of our customers gets free goods. This may be your lucky day! For several weeks Mrs. Edwards hoped, like many of her friends, to be the lucky customer. Unlike her friends, she never gave up hope. The cupboards in her kitchen were full of things that she did not need. In vain, her husband tried to dissuade her. She dreamed of the day when the manager of the supermarket would come to her and say: Madam, this is your lucky day. Everything in your basket is free. One Friday morning, after she had finished her shopping and had taken it to her car, she found that she had forgotten to buy some tea. She dashed back to the supermarket, got the tea and went towards the cash desk. As she did so, she saw the manager of the supermarket come to her. Madam, he said, holding out his hand, I want to congratulate you! You are our lucky customer and everything you have in your basket is free! 1. The housewives who went to the supermarket were . A. poor B. hopeful C. fortunate D. anxious 2. The housewives learnt about the offer of free goods . A. on the radio B. at the supermarket C. from the manager D. from their friends 3. Mrs Edwards husband tried to . A. make her unhappy B. stop her from buying useless things C. cheer her up D. make her buy more things 4. Mrs Edwards went shopping . A. on foot B. by bus C. in a friends car D. by car 5. Mrs Edwards must have been . A. shy B. delighted C. disappointed D. proud 3 Computers are very versatile. They can do many things such as teaching, playing games or helping with a business, so choosing a computer is not an easy, simple job. But if you follow these steps, you will find it easier. First, decide on the main reasons why you want a computer. Is this computer very useful for you? Is the most important reason to play games or to help you with your business or to help you with your school work? Second, look carefully at the programs the computer can use. Some people also write their own programs. If you want to write your own, it is important to look at the computer language. Is it easy to learn? Third, decide the smallest, or the least needs you have for your computer. What are the characteristics you would like to have? For example, do you want a typewriter keyboards? Is a color display important to you? Your use of the computer will help you decide which characteristics are necessary, which are nice, and which are unnecessary. Fourth, when you have limited your choices to a few computers, look at the secondary uses and programs. For example, if your main reason for buying a home computer is to play games, you may take computer A instead of computer B because computer A also can be used as a word processor. Fifth, think of the price. There are prices to think about. The first price is the price you must pay to take the computer home. The second is the price of additional programs and possible additions that you might want to buy at a later date. Be sure to try out the computer before you buy it. Sales people at computer shops are happy to help you choose the computer that will best fit your needs and cost you least. 1. How to select a computer. Here select means . A. buy B. choose C. examine D. find 2. Computers are very versatile. This sentence means . A. computers are very expensive B. computers can do many things C. computers are very good to play with D. computers come in different sizes 3. You should take steps before you buy a computer. A. five B. six C. four D. seven 4. Which step is the most important for you to buy a computer? A. The first step B. The last step C. The fifth step D. The second step 5. This passage tells us . A. about computers B. how to buy a computer C. what computers are good to use D. which computers are expensive 4 The water level of oceans rises and falls twice every day. This movement of water is called the tide. Tides are caused by the pull of the sun and the moon on the earth's surface; since the moon is closer, it affects the tides more than the sun. When the moon is directly overhead, it actually pulls on the water that is below it. This causes the water level to rise because the water is pulled away from the earth. As the moon disappears over the horizon, the pull lessens and the water level settles back towards the ocean bottom. When the water reaches its highest level, we have high tide. And when the water comes to its lowest level, we have low tide. From its lowest point, the water rises gradually for about six hours until it reaches high tide. Then it begins to fall continuously for about six hours until it reaches low tide. Then the cycle begins again. 1. Which of the following may be the best title for the passage? A. The Moon and Ocean B. The Moon and the Tide C. Water Levels D. The Pull of the Moon and the Sun 2. The pull of the moon on the earth's surface is stronger than that of the sun because ________. A. The moon is directly over the earth B. The moon pulls the water away from the earth C. The moon is closer to the earth D. The moon moves around the earth 3. Water level reaches its low point when __________. A. the moon is hidden by clouds B. the moon's effect is indirect C. the moon moves far away D. the sun is overhead 4. High tide occurs __________. A. every 12 hours B. every 6 hours C. every 24 hours D. every 18 hours 5. According to the passage, which of the following statements is true? A. Weather sometimes affects ti