Mark began to introduce the guest speaker to the audience, but then he paused in horror._ _
Barbara hid her jewelry when she went on vacation. When she came back, she couldn't remember where she'd put it.
____ Most people have. But memory can be developed.
First, relax. If you're overanxious about remembering something, you'll forget it._ __ Take a deep breath and tell yourself that you have all the time in the world to remember.
Second, avoid being negative. If you keep telling yourself that your memory is bad, your mind will come to believe it and you won't remember things. When you forget something, don't say, “Gee, I need to have my brain rewired(重装电线)．”
To improve your memory, you'll need to take an active role. Like your body, your memory can be strengthened through exercise.__ __ For example, if you're learning a language, try to actively remember irregular verbs.
You may also want to make associations, or links, between what you're trying to remember and things you already know. For example, if you need to catch a plane at 2：00 p．m., you can imagine a plane in your mind and notice that it has two wings.__ _
| A．Don't worry. |
| B．He had forgotten her name. |
| C．Perhaps you've had experiences like these. |
| D．Look for opportunities to exercise your memory. |
E．Jokes like this will have a negative effect on your memory.
F．You are now ten times more likely to remember the takeoff time.
G．Relaxing will help improve your awareness and ability to concentrate.
Almost everyone likes to eat apples．Apples grow in nearly every part of the world．The United States produces more apples than any other country except France．The states of Washington and New York grow the most apples．New York is on the east coast and Washington is on the west near Canada．
Apples are red, yellow or green．They are very popular in the United States．Most American people are often too busy or too tired to cook dinner, so they often have their dinners very simply．Apple juice is also a popular drink and apple pie is the favorite sweet dish for many Americans．
The trees there produce nearly five billion apples every year—one apple for every man, woman and child in the whole world．
For example, “You are the apple of my eye．” means “You are actually the one I love best and care most．” In China, it is a custom in some places for the marrying couple to hold an apple in each one’s hand, promising that their marriage will be “safe” without anything bad and that their marriage will never be broken．“To apple polish” often refers to a man who fawns （奉承） on somebody for the purpose of getting some benefits．So you can easily get “apple polisher”．However, “in apple-pie order” usually has the same meaning as “in good order”．
In fact, it’s another saying about “compare two things that can’t be compared”．
| A．The state of Washington is proud of its apples |
| B．Apples play an important part in people’s health |
| C．There are many stories and sayings about apples |
| D．Perhaps this is why “New York” is often called “Big Apple” by some people |
E．The apples in France are better than those in America
F．Many people like to carry apples to work or to school to eat with their lunches
G．It is likely that you hear about “compare apples and oranges”
根据短文内容，从下框的A～F选项中选出能概括每一段主题的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。选项中有一项为多余项
A.Suggestions on having interviews
B.Be yourself
C.Listen before talking
D.Use your eyes and smile
E.Focus your energy
F.Qualities of good communication_________
Good communication is vital in modern society. We know that much of the communication is unspoken. Consciously or unconsciously, we show our true feelings with our eyes, faces, bodies and attitudes. Your good qualities can make good communication. The personal qualities include physical appearance, energy, rate of speech, pitch and tone of voice, gestures, expressiveness of eyes, and the ability to hold the interest of others. What should we do so that our communication will be effective? Here are my suggestions._________
Firstly, the trick is to be consistently you, at your best. The most effective people never change character from one situation to another. They’re the same whether they’re having a conversation with their close friends, addressing their garden club or being interviewed for a job. They communicate with their whole being._________
Secondly, whether you’re talking to one person or one hundred, always remember to look at them. Don’t break eye contact while talking. As you enter a room, move your eyes comfortably, then look directly at those in the room and smile. This shows clearly that you are at ease. Smiling is important. The best type of smile and eye contact is gentle and comfortable, not forced._________
You should also absorb other people before showing yourself. You can’t learn anything when you talk. When you attend a meeting, a party or an interview, don’t immediately start throwing your opinions. Stop for a second. Absorb what’s going on. What’s the mood of the others – are they down, up, happy, expectant? Are they eager to learn from you, or do they show resistance? If you can sense what’s happening with others, you will be better able to reach them. So, listen before you talk._________
How do you get your energy up? Before the meeting, collect your thoughts about the goal of the meeting – yours and the other’s. Once you go through the doorway, no longer think about yourself. Focus on the person you are meeting to find out what he is interested in. Properly collected energy comes across when we sincerely believe something. When you speak with energy, you are involved with your audience and your message. You create an air of certainty. The audience may disagree with you, but they can’t question your belief.
根据对话情景和内容，从对话后所给的选项中选出能填人每一空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。选项中有两个为多余选项。
Jane: Oh, that's Mr. Taylor. He is so boring.
Mother: What do you mean?
Jane:And he's so quick tempered, mum.
Mother: Are you sure, darling?
Jane: Yes, he gets angry very quickly.
Mother :
Jane: And do you know, he spends all his time looking at his reflection in the window, admiring himself.
Mother : Really?
Jane: Because he is vain, that's why! And conceited (自负的). He thinks he knows everything.
Mother: Oh, Jane. Be reasonable. I'm sure you're exaggerating (夸张), Mr. Taylor seems such a nice and kind man.
Jane: He's mean (小气的) and cruel.
Mother: Cruel? Now how can a history teacher be cruel?
Jane: Because he only gave me two out of ten marks in my history test.
Mother: Oh, now I understand, Jane. I think you'd better get on with your homework.
| A．Well, he isn't. |
| B．And why does he do it ? |
| C．His lessons send me to sleep. |
| D．That's doesn't sound like Mr. Taylor at all. |
E. Quick tempered? Mr. Taylor ?
F. Yes, he does.
G. He doesn’t like me.
根据对话内容，从其后选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项有两项为多余选项。
Allen and Dick will graduate from high school this year. They’re talking about their future plans.
Allen: I can’t decide whether to go to university or to get a job.
Dick:
Allen: But I don’t know what to study.
Dick: If I had a chance again, I would major in English.
Allen: That’s what my parents want me to do.
Dick: They know what’s the best for you.
Allen: But my friends will have their jobs and lots of fun while I spend all
my time reading and writing.
Dick: But if you go to university, you’ll still have time for fun.
Allen: Umm. But you know, I still have to ask my parents for pocket
money and I hate to do so at this age.
Dick: And if you try to find a part-time job, you will have some pocket
money, too.
Allen: You are right.
| A．What you say makes sense. |
| B．Well, it depends. |
| C．You should take their advice. |
| D．Well, if I were you, I would go on studying. |
E. I think I’d better get a job.
F. You are good at languages.
G. Thank you for the advice.
Read the following text and choose the most suitable heading from A-F for each paragraph. There is one extra heading which you do not need.
| A. Talk slowly. |
| B. Concentrate on the topic. |
| C. Express your feelings. |
| D. Notice the details. |
| E. Use the best words. |
| F. Introduce something interesting. |
Generally, good talkers don’t rush into a conversation. They take their time when they think about something and when they say it out loud. They act as if they have all the time in the world. This makes them the center of attention. Try this way of talking and you will create the same effect.
People with good conversation skills tend to notice the kind of things that the average person doesn’t notice, and to bring such details into the conversation. They may notice and point out an interesting ring on the other person’s hand, a certain foreign accent, or a certain voice tone they use when saying a name. Thus, such individuals impress people in a very elegant manner.
It’s very rare to meet a person who is comfortably talking about their emotions and how certain things make them feel, especially with strangers. Yet this way of talking is a real virtue. Don’t just present the facts. Keep in mind that it is at the emotional level that people connect best.
Anyone can talk about the news or express basic opinions. But good talkers can frequently tell you something you didn’t know and that you’ll find interesting and fascinating. This is why it’s good to have knowledge into fields such as psychology or sociology, and bring such knowledge out at the right moments in a conversation.
The ability to talk smoothly has a lot to do with choosing the precise words to convey your feelings or thoughts. Constantly develop your vocabulary and practice communicating as accurately as possible. It will help you develop a way with words and allow you to express yourself more easily.