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公共英语三级阅读理解考前冲刺练习（1）A good modern newspaper is an extraordinary piece of reading. It is remarkable first for what it contains: the range of news from local crime to international politics, from sports to business to fashion to science, and the range of comment and special features(特写)as well, from editorial page to feature article and interviews to criticism of books, art, theater, and music. A newspaper is even more remarkable for the way one reads it: never completely, never straight through, but always by jumping from here to there, in and out, glancing at one piece, reading another article all the way through, reading just a few paragraphs of the next. A good modern newspaper offers a variety to attract many different readers, but far more than any one reader is interested in. What bring this variety together in one place is its topicality(时事性), its immediate relation to what is happening in your world and your locality now. But immediacy and the speed of production that goes with it mean also that much of what appears in a newspaper has no more than transient(短暂的)value. For all these reasons, no two people really read the same paper: what each person does is to put together out of the pages of that day’s paper, his own selection and sequence, his own newspaper. For all these reasons, reading newspapers efficiently, which means getting what you want from them without missing things you need but without wasting time, demands skill and self-awareness as you modify and apply the techniques of reading.1. A modern paper is remarkable for all the following expect its ______.A. wide coverageB. uniform styleC. speed in reporting newsD. popularity[答案]B【精析】文中第一段第二句话"It is remarkable first for what it contains: the range of news from local crime to international politics, from sports to business to fashion to science, and the range of comment and special features(特写)as well, from editorial page to feature article and interviews to criticism of books, art, theater, and music.提到的是A项的内容，即wide coverage;第四句话A good modern newspaper offers a variety to attract many different readers…吻合了popularity的特点;第五句...its topicality揭示了其speed in…(C项)的特点，只有B项文中未体现。

公共英语三级pets3考前冲刺试卷

全国公共英语三级pets3考前冲刺试卷SECTION I Listening Comprehension Part ASECTION I Listening Comprehension Part B点击开始播放听力mp3:回答1-25题:1、When do you think this conversation took place?A.Before six.B.At six.C.After six.D.After seven.2、Why does the woman like the brick house better than the white house?A.It is bigger.B.It has a prettier color.C.It has a larger yard.D.It is brighter.3、What is the probable relationship between the two speakers?A.Australian and American.B.Guest and host.C.Husband and wife.D.Professor and student.4、When will the meeting be closed?A.1：30.B.11：00.C.9：30.D.10：O0.5、What will the man probably do?A.Wait for the sale to start.B.Get further information about the sale.C.Call the TV station to be sure if the ad is true.D.Buy a new suit.6、What does the man mean?A.He thinks she should visit her cousin.B.Her cousin doesn’t visit very often.C.Her cousin is feeling a lot better today.D.He doesn’t think her cousin has been at home today.7、Why does the woman plan to go to town?A.To pay her bills in the bank.B.To buy books in a bookstore.C.To get some money from the bank.D.To meet someone in the town.8、What does the woman suggest Gordon do?A.He should start to find a new apartment right now.B.He should buy an apartment right away.C.He should start to find a new apartment in a few weeks.D.He should buy an apartment near the campus.9、What does the man say about Judy?A.He’s surprised she chose that agency.B.He wonders why she is still keeping the job.C.He doesn’t know when her classes started.D.He doubts if she makes much money now.10、What is the woman probably doing now?A.Writing an essay.B.Studying for a test.C.Shopping for shoes.D.Reading a magazine11、Where do you think does the dialogue take place?A.In a shop.B.At home.C.In the street.D.In a car.12、Who do you think Anne and Dick are?A.Their children.B.Their niece and nephew.C.Their friend' s children.D.Their neighbor' s kids.13、What will they buy for Dick?A.Some records.B.A toy suit.C.A space suit.D.A toy.14、What are the two speakers talking about?A.How to arrange for a trip.B.How to book a satisfactory room.C.When the shop will be closed.D.What the weather is like.15、Why is it not necessary for the man to take a taxi to the hotel? .A.Because there is an excellent bus service.B.Because there is an excellent railway service.C.Because there is an excellent subway system.D.Because taxi system there isn' t convenient.16、What' s the weather like at this season?ually warm but sometimes very cold and wet.B.Always warm.ually cold and wet but sometimes warm.D.Always cold.17、When will the man go on the trip?A.At once.B.Fifteen days later.C.By the 15th of this month.D.In the middle of this year.18、What is the first word the baby learned to say?A.Truck.B.OK.C.Duck.D.Tuck.19、How old was the baby when he learned to say that word correctly?A.About 18 months.B.About 21 months.C.About 24 months.D.About 12 months,20、What did the father do when the baby screamed that word at the airport?A.He corrected the baby.B.He tried to stop the baby.C.He hid himself somewhere.D.He didn' t do anything.21、Why did the mother pretend not to know the baby?A.She got angry with the father.B.She was frightened by the noise.C.She felt uneasy about the noisy babyD.She didn' t like the baby.22、Who is the speaker?A.A sales representative.B.A store manager.C.A committee chairperson.D.A class president.23、What is the purpose of the meeting?A.To determine who will graduate this year.B.To discuss the seating arrangement.C.To choose the chairperson of the ceremonies.D.To begin planning the graduation ceremonies.24、What should the students write on the paper?A.Their names, phone numbers and job preference.B.The names and addresses of their guests.C.The names of the committee they worked on last year.D.Their dormitory name, address and phone number.25、When is the next meeting?A.In an hour.B.Next week.C.In one month.D.Next year.SECTION II Use of English(15 minutes)26、根据资料，回答26-45题：If you are worried about things and are under a lot of stress at work or school, then you are probably not sleeping well. Worry can keep you awake, tossing and 26 in bed until the early hours of the morning when you eventually 27 asleep. When you wake up, you don' t feel 28 , but tired and worn out and 29 to face a new day."the more we worry, the 33 we sleep, the more we are unable to deal with 34 If we can find a way to get a good night' s sleep," he 35 ,"we can often find the 36 to deal with what' s worrying us. "So, what is a good night' s sleep? Research shows that the amount of sleep which people need in order to keep healthy 37 a lot. Seven hours is about the average amount, 38 strangely enough, sleeping longer often gives you a headache 39 of making you feel more refreshed.Dr. Winkle believes that preparing for sleeping is important. People who work late should try to give themselves a short 40 and do something restful before going to bed. This could be watching TV or listening to music. Doing some exercise 41 in the day should help you to feel physically as well as 42 tired. A bedtime drink can also help, but coffee or tea should be avoided as they contain caffeine(咖啡因) and will keep you. 43 . "When you put the light 44 ," Dr.Winkle says, "concentrate on relaxing your muscles. Working slowly up from your feet, and you'll be asleep 45 you know it. "A.turningB.rollingC.twistingD.rotating27、A.findB.feelC.dropD.all28、A.relievedB.renewedC.refreshedD.released29、A.impossibleB.unableC.powerlessD.incapable30、A.titledB.libeledC.entitledd31、A.impliesB.suggestsC.proposesD.indicates32、A.relatedB.tiedbinedD.put together33、A.moreB.lessC.shorterter34、A.nervousnessB.anxietyC.stressD.tension35、A.enhancesB.attachesC.insertsD.adds36、A.powerB.energyC.vigorD.force37、A.variesB.differsC.altersD.contrasts38、A.neverthelessB.sinceC.thoughD.however39、A.becauseB.spiteC.despiteD.instead40、A.pauseB.breakC.vacationD.interruption41、A.earlierB.earlyC.previouslyD.sooner42、A.spirituallyB.consciouslyC.mentallyD.emotionally43、A.asleepB.awakeC.alertD.active44、A.outB.onC.awayD.off45、A.as soon asB.whenC.beforeD.afterSECTION III Reading Comprehension Part A(40 minutes)46、根据所听到的内容，回46-60题"Family" is of course an elastic word. And in different countries it has different meanings. Butwhen British people say that their society is based on family life, they are thinking of "family"in itsnarrow, peculiarly European sense of mother, father and children living together in their own houseas an economic and social unit. Thus, every British marriage indicates the beginning of a new and in-dependentstarting one’s own life. The man’s first duty willthen be to his wife, and the wife’s to her husband. He will be entirely responsible for her financialsupport, and she for the running of the new home. Their children will be their common responsibilityand their alone. Neither the wife’s parents nor the husband’s, nor their brothers or sisters, aunts oruncles, have any right to interfere with them-they are their own masters.Readers of novels likeJane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice will know that in former times, marriage among wealthy families were arranged by the girl’s parents, that is, it was the "parents' duty tofind a suitable husband for their daughter, preferably a rich one, and by skillful encouragement tolead him eventually to ask their permission to marry her. Until that time, the girl was protected andmaintainedin the parents' home, and the financial relief of getting rid of her could be seen in theirgiving the newly married pair a sum of money called a dowry (嫁妆). It is very different today.Most girls of today get a job when they leave school and become financially independent before theirmarriage. This has had two results. A girlthing for all of thegirls, as their social status are much higher and they are no longer the subordinate(部下，下级) oftheir parents and husbands.What does the author mean by "Family is of course an elastic word"?A.Different families have different ways of life.B.Different definitions could be given to the word.C.Different nations have different families.D.Different times produce different families.47、For an English family, the husband’s duty is________A.supporting the family while the wife is working outB.defending the family while the wife is running the homeC.providing financial support while the wife is running the homeD.independent while his wife is also independent48、Everything is decided in a family________A.by the coupleB.with the help of their parentsC.by brothers and sistersD.with the help of aunts and uncles49、What is TRUE conceming the book Pride and Prejudice?A.It is the best book on marriage.B.It is a handbook on marriage.C.It gives some idea of English social life in the past.D.It provides a lot of information of former-time wealthy families.50、With regard to marriage in Britain, present-day girls differ from former-time girls in________A.the right familyB.more parental supportC.choosing husbandsD.social position51、根据资料，回答51-65题：You must have been troubled by when to say "I love you" because it is one of the greatest puzzles in our life.What if you say it first and your partner doesn' t love you back? Or if they do say it but you don't feel they mean it? Being the first to declare your love can be nerve-racking(紧张) and risky and can leave you feeling as vulnerable as a turtle with no shell. But is the person who says it first really in a position of weakness? Doesn' t it pay to hold back, play it cool and wait until the other half has shown their hand first?"A really good relationship should be about being fair and being equal," says psychologist Sidney Crown. "But love is seldom equal. " All relationships go through power struggles but, he says ,if a love imbalance continues for years, the rot will set in. "That feeling of ' I' ve always loved you more' may be subverted(颠覆，破坏) for a time, but it never goes away completely and it often emerges in squabbling(大声争吵). In love, at least, the silent, withholding type is not always the most powerful. "The strongest one in a relationship is often the person who feels"The one with the upper hand is often the person who takes the initiative. In fact, the person who says ' I love you' first may also be the one who says ' I' m bored with you' first. " Hall believes that much depends on how "I love you" is said and the motivation of the person saying it."Is it said when they' re drunk? Is it said before their partner flies off on holiday, and what it really means is ' Please don' t be unfaithful to me' ? By saying I love you' ,they really say' Do you love me?' If so, wouldn' t it just be more honest to say that?" Collins agrees that intention iseverything."It' s not what is said, but how it' s said. What it comes down to is the sincerity of the speaker. "What is the main idea of this passage?A.The importance of "I love you"B.The meaning of "I love you"C.The time of saying "I love you"D.The place of saying "I love you"52、In the first sentence the author means that__________.A.it is easy to say "I love you"B.it is hard to say "I love you"C.we have many troubles in our lifeD.people usually do not know when to say "I love you"53、According to the expert, a good relationship should be__________.A.fair and equalB.fair and kindC.powerful and equalD.confident and fair54、In the third paragraph, the phrase "with the upper hand" means__________.A.being low in spiritB.having only one handC.being activeD.being passive55、What is the most important for you to consider when somebody says "I love you" to you?A.The intention.B.The place.C.The time.D.The determination.56、根据材料,回答56-70题:Technology has been an encouragement of historical change. It acted as such a force in Eng-land beginning in the eighteenth century, and across the entire Western World in the nineteenth.Rapid advances were made in the use of scientific findings in the manufacture (制造) of goods,which has changed ideas about work. One of the first changes was that other forms of energy havetaken the place of human power. Along with this came the increased use of machines to manufac-ture products in less time.People also developed machines that could produce the same parts for a product: each nail wasexactly like every other nail, meaning that each nail could be changed for every other nail. Thismeans that goods could be mass produced, though mass production required breaking productiondown into smaller and smaller tasks.Once this was done, workers no longer started on the product and labored to complete it. In-stead, they might work only one thousandth of it, other workerscompleting their own parts in cer-tain order. There is nothing strange about this manufacturing work by today’s standards. Highlyskilled workers were unable to compare with the new production techniques, as mass production al-lowed goods of high standard to be produced in greater number than could ever be done by hand.But the skilled worker wasn’t the only loser, the common workers lost too. Similar changes forcedfarmers away. The increased mechanization(机械化) of agriculture freed masses of workers fromploughing the land and harvesting its crops. They had little choice but to stream toward the rapidlydeveloping industrial centers. Increasingly, standards were set by machines. Workers no longerowned their own tools, their skill was no longer valued, and pride in their work was no longer pos-sible. Workers fed, looked after and repaired the machines that could work faster than humans atgreatly reduced cost.In this passage, which of the following is NOT considered as a change caused by the use of scientific findings in the production of goods?A.Other forms of energy have taken the place of human power.B.The increased exploitation of workers in the 19th century.C.The increased use of machines to make products in less time.D.The use of machines producing parts of the same standard.57、The underlined word "this" in the first paragraph refers to ______A.the use of scientific findingsB.the practice of producing the same parts for a productC.the human power being replaced by other forms of energyD.the technology becoming the encouragement of historical change58、The underlined word "this" in the second paragraph refers to the change that ______A.each nail could be taken the place of by every other nailB.each nail was exactly like every other nailC.producing tasks became smaller and smallerD.goods could be mass produced59、According to the writer, highly skilled workers______pletely disappeared with the coming of the factory systemB.were dismissed by the bossC.were unable to produce goods of high standardD.were unable to produce fine goods at that same speed as machines60、According to the passage, what did the farmers have to do with the coming of mechanization of agriculture?A.Many of them had to leave their farmland for industrial centers.B.They stuck to their farm work.C.They refused to use machines.D.They did their best to leam how to use the machines.SECTION III Reading Comprehension Part B(40 minutes)61、根据下列材料，请回答61-65题：Paula:The furore is determined by the actions of the present day. The responsibility we have for the fu-ture begins when we recognize that we ourselves create the future-that the future is not somethingimposed upon us by fate or other forces beyond our control. We ourselves build the future boththrough what we do and what we do not do.Mrs. John:The future will see more unbelievable things. In the future, people will be able to predict theirperformance from the strength of the brain’s electrical activity. Doctor Kramer has found that thestrength of the brain’s electrical activity can be measured through the scalp (头皮). Bosses couldmeasure brain activity through the scalp and tell whether a worker is performing well, working hard,or too tired to do the job properly.Mary:In the new century, things around us will be more fascinating. The chemical element in the heart issaid to increase your desire for fat, when is stimulated. This means that disturbances of this chemical ge-latin can lead to overeating. Doctor Sarah Leibowits presented an academic paper suggesting that the ap-petite for fat rich food can be controlled through drugs that block the effects of gelatin.Judy:In the future our life will change dramatically. It is quite certain that computers will play animportant part in our life. You will visit your doctor, and find that he uses a computer screen andvisual information about your condition, instead of his text books. Computers in your home will enable you to answer interactive questions about your health and show the alternative results whichwill affect you if you act in a certain way.Carrie:In the future, computers will change the way the doctors diagnose and treat their patients. Alsodoctors will change their traditional notion of medicine. Although pills for tension, heart conditions, being overweight and other life threatening conditions are prescribed by western doctors, most doctors now require patients to focus on healthy way of living by changing diets and doingmore exercise as a means to keep fit.Now match each of the items (61 to 65) to the appropriate statement.Note: there are two extra statements.Statements[A]You build your own future.[B]Healthy lifestyle will be a more popular way to keep fit.[C]Computer will be an effective tool for doctors.[D]Doctors may not need pills for heart troubles or over[E]Your brain waves may be used to check out your work performance.[F]People will be able to visit doctors more frequently.[G]Our appetite will be well controlled by drugs.Paula62、Mrs. John 63、Mary64、Judy65、Carrieweight.SECTION IV Writing Part A(40 minutes)66、You have read the following magazine advertisement in which an American girl is looking for pen-friends and you want to get in touch with her.Write a letter to her (Andy Lewis), telling her about:1 ) your family2) your schooling or work3) your hobbiesYou should write approximately 100 words. Do not sign your own name at the end of your letter. Use "Li Ping" instead. You needn' t write the address. SECTION IV Writing Part B(40 minutes)67、Look at the pictures below and write an essay about 120 words, making reference to thefollowing points:1) a description of the pictures2) your comments on this phenomenon。

2013年公共英语三级pets3临考冲刺试卷及答案解析二

2013年公共英语三级pets3临考冲刺试卷及答案解析二SectionI Listening Comprehension(25minutes)Now lookat question 1.1. Whereis this conversation probably taking place?[A] In apost office.[B] Atan insurance agency.[C] Onan airplane.[D] In amoving company.2. Whatdoes the woman mean?[A] Shelent her notes to a classmate.[B] Sheforgot to borrow the notes.[C] Shedoesn't have an exam.[D] Sheleft her notes in class.3. Whydoes the woman ask about the time?[A] Shedoes not have a watch.[B] Sheis nervous about the appointment.[C] Tom's watch keeps good time.[D] Tomis afraid to be late.4. Whatare they talking about?[A]Their best friend.[B]Their favorite color.[C]Theclothes the woman is wearing.[D] Apresent the man has bought.5. Wheredid the conversation most probably take place?[A] In alibrary.[B] In aclassroom.[C] In abookstore.[D] In ahotel.6. Whatdoes the man mean?[A] It's hard to find a room.[B] Healways walks around in the dormitory.[C] It's his tuna to clean the dormitory.[D] Hisdormitory is quite small.7. Whomis the man speaking to?[A]Electrician.[B]Plumber.[C]Guard.[D]Mechanic.8. Howmany apples will she buy?[A] 8.[B]12.[C]36.[D] 24.9. Whatis the woman trying to do?[A] Getdirections to the bus station.[B] Getto the grocery store.[ C]Give the man directions to the bus station.[D] Findout where the stoplight is.10. Whatis the address given by the man?[A]1120, East 42nd Street.[B]1120, East 32nd Street.[C]1220, East 32nd Street.[D]1220, East 42nd StreetQuestions11 ~ 13 are based on the following dialogue about post service.11. Howlong did it take for a letter to get to the USA six years ago?[A]Usually four or five days.[B] A week.[C] Morethan a week.[D] Itdepends.12.Where does this conversation take place?[A] Ashop.[B] Arestaurant.[C] Abookstore.[D] Apost office.13. Whatis NOT mentioned in the conversation?[A] Anoverseas mail.[B]. Aregistered letter.[C] Apost office box.[D] Aparcel.Questions14 ~ 17 are based on the following dialogue on traveling.14. What is Ms. Bush's main purpose for the trip?[A]Sightseeing in Australia andthe Far East.[B]Visiting a friend in Cairo.[C]Attending a conference in Sydney.[D]Shopping in Hong Kong.15. Whatwill Ms. Bush probably buy?[A] Anexcursion fare.[B] Afull return ticket.[C] Asingle ticket.[D] Twotickets.16. Howmuch does the full fare cost?[A]1,402 pounds.[B]1,204 pounds.[C]2,104 pounds.[D]4,102 pounds.17. Whatwill Ms. Bush' s trip probably be?[A] Herhome→Sydney→Cairo.[B] Herhome→Cario→Sydney.[C]Cairo→Her home→Sydney.[D]Sydney→Her home→Cairo.Questions18 ~ 21 are based on the following dialogue on sports.18. Whatare the man's hobbies?[A]Running and thinking.[B]Running and jumping.[C]Running and climbing.[D]Running and skiing.19. Whatis the main reason that the man runs every day?[A] Tothink out some difficult problems.[B] Todo some cross-country running.[C] Tofinish a course in physical training.[D] Tokeep fit and healthy.20. Whatis the man going to do next year?[A]Enter for the .London Marathon.[B] Do across-country running.[C]Climb the Alps with his wife.[D]Complete a course in snow and ice climbing.21. Whatis the speaker' s main topic?[A]Training for a professional athlete.[B] Hisphysical training.[C] Howto do cross-country running.[D] Howto do mountain climbing.Questions22 ~ 25 are based on a cornversation at the airport.22.What' s the airport like?[A] Ahotel.[B] Amarket.[C] A madhouse.[D] Ahospital.23. Whydoes the man want a one-way ticket to NewY ork?[A] Hewill live in New Y orkforever.[B] Hewill not do business in Los Angeles.[C] Hecan't pay the round trip ticket.[D] Hehates Los Angelesand does not want to be here again.24. Howwill the man pay the ticket?[A] Bycash.[B] Bycredit card.[C] Byplastic money.[D] Bytraveler' s check.25. Whatdid he order during his last flight?[A] Somecigarettes.[B] Aspecial salad.[C] Atoast.[D] Somemeat.Now youhave 3 minutes to transfer your answers from your test booklet to ANSWER SHEET1.That is the end of the listening comprehension section.Section Ⅱ Use of English(15 minutes)26.[A] that[B] this[C] it[D] which27.[A] products[B] programs[C] produce[D] governments28.[A] place[B] time[C] period[D] hour29.[A] sell[B] purchase[C] buy[D] advertise30.[A] national[B] public[C] commercial[D] local31.[A] In order to[B] So to[C] As to[D] So as to32.[A] program[B] month[C] advertisement[D] piece33.[A] one[B] another[C] other[D] others34.[A] provide[B] offer[C] buy[D] pay35.[A] from[B] on[C] in[D] with36.[A] factories[B] businesses[C] companies[D] audiences37.[A] Central[B] Federal[C] Official[D] Public38. [A] pay[B] income[C] grants[D] loans39.[A] donate[B] take[C] bring[D] carry40.[A] mature[B] major[C] minor[D] mere41.[A] programs[B] projects[C] nets[D] networks42.[A] take[B] get[C] borrow[D] sell43.[A] As[B] To[C] In[D] For44.[A] which[B] that[C] who[D] what45.[A] personal[B] private[C] own[D] pubhcSectionIII Reading Comprehension (40 minutes)46. Whatdoes the author mean by "Family is of course an elastic word"?[A]Different families have different ways of life.[B]Different definitions could be given to the word.[C]Different nations have different families.[D]Different times produce different families.47. Foran English family, the husband's duty is＿＿＿[A]supporting the family while the wife is working out[B]defending the family while the wife is running the home[C]providing financial support while the wife is running the home[D]independent while his wife is also independent48.Everything is, decided in a family＿＿＿[A] bythe couple[B] withthe help of their parents[C]bybrothers and sisters[D] withthe help of aunts and uncles49. Whatis TRUE concerning book Pride and Prejudice?.[A] Itis the best book on marriage.[B] Itis a handbook on marriage.[C] Itgives some idea of English social life in the past.[D] Itprovides a lot of information of former-time wealthy families.50. Withregard to marriage in Britain, present-day gifts differ from former-time girlsin＿＿＿[A] theright family[B] moreparental support[C]choosing husbands[D]social position51. Thispassage could be entitled＿＿＿[A] TheMusic World[B]Stevie Wonder[C] Great Musicians[D] Blind People52.Which of the following is NOT true about Stevie 's childhood?[A]Stevie often told people that a blind person was not necessarily disabled.[B] Helearnt to concentrate on things that he could do.[C] Heplayed as often as possible with his brother, who had normal sight.[D] Hetried very hard to train his sense of hearing.53. Bysaying." Stevie soon graduated from toy instruments to realinstruments", the authorm eans that＿＿＿[A]Stevie finished his study at a toy instruments school[B]Stevie began to study in a real instruments school[C]Stevie gave up all his toy instruments and began to buy many real instruments[D]Stevie started to play real instruments54. Theauthor mentions all the following facts EXCEPT that＿＿＿[A]Stevie's neighbors could often enjoy his playing and singing[B] itwas Ronnie White that recognized Stevie' s talent and led him to a successfulcareer[C]Berry Cordy helped him to set up his own recording company[D]Stevie's parents played a very important part in training his sense of hearing55. The"Fingertips＿＿＿[A]recorded Stevie' s musical performance that won him instant fame[B] wasa record that turned out to be a great success[C]carded the message that the blind could work miracles with their fingertips[D] allof the above56. Theanimal source which provides the most protein for human being is＿＿＿[A]beef[B]fish[C]pork[D]chicken57.Paragraph 2 indicates that＿＿＿[A]mostof man' s employment is from fishing[B] mancan always turn to fishing for employment[C]forty percent of Chileans live on fishing boats or ships[D]fishing has been the biggest industry in Newfoundland58. Inthe conflict between jobs and the environment,the author takes sides with thosewho arein favour of＿＿＿[A]increasing the annual catch[B]creating more jobs[C]getting greater fiscal profitability[D]conserving natural resources59. Thebalance between jobs and the environment can be kept if＿＿＿[A]fishingcapacity is further increased[B]fishing jobs are further increased[C]fewer well-equipped fishing ships are used[D]fewer species are allowed to rebuild60. Thepassage suggests that making less use of modern technology may.＿＿＿[A]reduce pressure on fish populations[B]threaten the world's annual catch[C]increase government' s investment[D] costtens of thousands of fishermen's jobsSectionIV Writing(40minutes)Part B67. Look at the pictures below and write anessay about 120 words, making reference to t hefollowingpoints:1) adescription of the pictures2) yourcomments on this phenomenon听力原文材料Question 1 :M: Can you tell me how much it would cost to send this package by air?W: Do you want to insure it?Question 2 :M: Why not use your class notes to study for the exam?W: Mary borrowed them from me yesterday.Question 3:W: Tom, what time is it now?M: It' s still early, just ten past two.W: Well, as you know, this is a very important appointment. I can' t belate, can I?M: Be confident. You are so excellent.Question 4:M: That' s a nice dress you' re wearing.W: Thank you. My mother gave it to me as a birthday present. She knew red is my favorite color.Question 5 :M: I' d like to have a copy of Professor Smith' s book on English dialects. W: I' m sorry, Sir. 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I' m planning to go to a conference inSydney for three weeks.M: I see. Do you want the excursion fare or the full return fare?W: Now, can I get a stopover on an excursion fare?M: Yes, you are allowed only one stopover on the excursion fare.W: Oh, I see, only one.M: Yes. But of course, if you pay the full return fare then you can have unlimi ted stopovers. There' s Singapore, Kuwait, Athens, you've really got quite a lo t of choices you know.W: Oh, It sounds good. You see, I've got a two-week holiday after the conference. How much is the full fare?M: The full fare? We ll, that's really quite a lot. It's £ 1,204.W: Yes. Well, it' s once in a lifetime, you know. The thing is actually that I' m absolutely afraid of flying. I've never done it before.M: Oh dear. Um...W: And I' m hoping that I can persuade my two friends to go along with me. M: Yes, that would be a good idea.W: By the way, one of them is in Cairo at the moment. Would it be possible for me to stopover there on my way to Sydney?M : Yes, of course. There are lots of flights to Cairo and, then plenty more on wards from Cairo to Sydney. And then you can stay for as long as you like. W: Oh, that's great! Thanks very much.Questions 18 ~ 21 :W: Well, Mr. Steve, we have had an interesting discussion about yourwork. Now, tell us something about your after work activities.M: I guess not much different from everyone else. I' m fond of sports, and I ru n about 3 miles every day. I particularly enjoy cross-country running, where yo u have to run across fields, jump over streams and soon. While I' m running I t hink about all kinds of things, and I can be-come more healthy. Next year I' m going to try the London Marathon. It's a long, hard race—26 miles, or 42 kilom eters and you have to be tough to finish, but I want to do it very much. I worr y a bit about get-ting old, and I' d like to prove to myself that I' m still al most as well as I was twenty years ago. I' m interested in climbing as well as running. I' II never become an expert climber, but I know what I' m doing in th e mountains. I successfully completed a course in snow and ice climbing when I was younger, and I've done a lot of easy climbs in the Alps during the last few years. My wife doesn't share my interest in mountains. She agreed to go climbi ng with me once, but she found that she felt sick as soon as she reached above 1,000 meters, so we decided to follow different hobbies.W : You certainly seem to enjoy various types of recreation. All right, Mr.Smit h. Thanks for your interesting talk.Questions 22 ~ 25 :w: Next! Good morning, can I help you?M: This place is a madhouse! Everybody is pushing and shoving!W: Yes, I know. We are shorthanded and it is very crowded today. Now what can I do for you?M: I want a ticket to New York.W: Okay. One way or round trip?M: One way, of course. I don' t want to hang around here any longer. I was here in Los Angeles last year and I hated it. I come here on business every year an d" I hate it. It' s too spread out, too smoggy !W: That' 11 be $ 375. How would you like to pay?M: Cash, of course, i don' t believe in plastic money or credit cards, orany of that. Listen, can you hurry it up?W: I' m doing my best, Sir. Aisle or window seat?M: Window seat.W: Smoking or nonsmoking?M: Nonsmoking, of course ! Oh, by the way, I' m supposed to get a special meal. Doctor' s order—I can' t eat meat. Last time I had a special salad plate. I'd like one of those this time, too.W: I' m sorry. I' m not able to do that. The special salad is not available dur ing this flight.M: What! You can't give me my special salad?W: I'm sorry. I would like to, but I simply cannot.M: Well, I don' t give up so easily. 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There’s more sophistication in food preparation, and more technological help with cooking and clean-up.When choosing cabinets, first consider the style. Use the architectural style of your house as a guide. Because cabinets are a big investment, it is best to choose quality. Popular styles in kitchencabinets are framed panel doors with raised or recessed panels of wood, cabinet fronts with glass panes, or simple slab doors in a rich painted or laminated finish. Cabinet pulls, don’t be afraid to mix and match styles.Because many of today’s kitchens consist of two of more cooks sharing in the meal preparation, there is a need for more counter space, cooktops and sinks. Although lifestyles are changing, the primary function of the kitchen as an area for preparing food has remained unchanged. The sink remains one of the most used areas in the kitchen as well as an important decorative statement.Appliance technology is moving at a very fast pace. Choosing what type of appliances as well as how many will depend on several factors such as how often and how much you cook and the size of your kitchen.Don’t limit yourself to one of each kind of appliance. You can have a refrigerator in one place and a freezer in a separate area or two sets of cooktops, one on the counter next to the wall oven and one on an island. You can even have two dishwashers if size and budget require and permit---think of it as saving time in the long run.1. A well-designed kitchen should be modern, beautiful and practical at the same time.A. RightB. WrongC. Not mentioned2. Being harmless to the environment is the top priority in kitchen design.A. RightB. WrongC. Not mentioned3. Quality matters the most when you are choosing kitchen cabinets.A. RightB. WrongC. Not mentioned4. More counter space, cooktops and sink are need ed in today’s kitchens because food preparation is more complicated than it used to be.A. RightB. WrongC. Not mentioned5. 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This point of view has been proved by history; for history remembers best those who have contributed most richly to the interests of their follow-men.F. Is a proper attitude of life sure to bring about a happy life?1B 2D 3A 4C 5E第三题Teamwork in TourismGrowing cooperation among branches of tourism has proved valuable to all concerned. Government bureaus, trade and travel associations, carriers and properties are all working together to bring about optimum conditions for travelers.Travel operators, specialists in the field of planning, sponsor extensive research programs. They have knowledge of all areas and all carrier services, and they are experts in organizing different types of tours and ____(1)____. They distribute materials to agencies, such as journals, brochures and advertising projects. They offer familiarization and workshop tours ____(2)____.Tourist counselors give valuable seminars to acquaint agents with new programs and techniques in selling. In this way agents learn ____(3)____ and to suggest different modes and combinations of travel - planes; ships, trains, motorcoaches, car-rentals, and even car purchases.Properties and agencies work closely together to make the most suitable contracts, considering both the comfort of the clients and their own profitable financial arrangement. Agencies rely upon the good services of hotels, and, conversely, ____(4)____, to fulfill their contracts and to send them clients.The same confidence exists between agencies and carriers, ____(5)____. Carriers are dependent upon agencies to supply passengers, and agencies are dependent upon carriers to present them with marketable tours. All services must work together for greater efficiency, fair pricing and contented customers.A including car-rental and sight-seeing services.B so that in a short time agents can obtain first-hand knowledge of the tours.C in preparing effective advertising campaignsD as a result tourism is flouring in all countriesE hotels rely upon agenciesF to explain destinations参考答案：C,B,F,E,A、。

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L e t’ s s t a r t b y d i s c o u n t i n g t h e s e c o n f u s i n g m y t h s.1.A l l c a l o r i e s a r e c r e a t e d e q u a lW h a t y o u e a t,n o t h o w m u c h,i s t h e m a i n f a c t o r b e h i n d w e i g h t g a i n, a c c o r d i n g t o r e s e a r c h.C a l o r i e s f r o m f a t p a c k o n t h e p o u n d s.T h e r e a s o n:d u r i n g d i g e s t i o n,t h e b o d y b u r n s m a n y m o r e c a l o r i e sm e t a b o l i z i n g p r o t e i n a n d c a r b o h y d r a t e s t h a n i td oe s m e t a b o l i z i n gf a t.2.D e s s e r t s a r e t a b o oC a k e s, p i e s a n d i c e c r e a m c a n s e n s i b l y b e w o r k e d i n t o a d i e t, t h e e x p e r t s a y s. M o d e r a t i o n i s t h e k e y.C V t d o w n o n o t h e r m e a l s i f y o u’l l b e e a t i n g o u t a t a r e s t a u r a n t k n o w n f o r i t s r i c h s w e e t s.O ri n d u l g e,b u t t a k e o n l y a f e w b i t e s.3.F a s t f o o d s a r e f o r b i d d e nA p l a i n h a m b u r g e r o n a b u n i s s t i l l a h e a l t h f u l c h o i c e. S o i s g r i l l e d c h i c k e n o r a g r e e n s a l a d w i t h l o w-c a l d r e s s i n g.B u t w a t c h o u t f o r F r e n c h f r i e s, m i l k s h a k e s a n d b a t t e r-d i p p e d c h i c k e n o r f i s h.4.F a s t i n g i s t h e f a s t e s t d i e tS o m e s t u d i e s s u g g e s t t h a t d r a s t i c a l l y r e d u c i n g c a l o r i e i n t a k e s w i t c h e s t h e b o d y i n t o a“s t a r v a t i o nm o d e”, w h i c h c o n s e r v e s c a l o r i e s a n d d e c r e a s e s y o u r m e t a b o l i c r a t e.T h e m o r e f r e q u e n t l y y o ud e p r i v e y o u r s e l f o f f o o d, t h e b e t t e r y o u r b o d y m a y g e t a t s t o r i n g c a l o r i e s.S o,i n t h e l o n g r u n,r e p e a t e d f a s t i n g m a y a c t u a l l y u n d e r m i n e y o u rw e i g h t-l o s s e f f o r t s.5. T o k e e p w e i g h t o f f, s i m p l y w a t c h w h a t y o u e a t .A c c o r d i n g t o e x p e r t s,e x e r c i s e c o m b i n e d w i t h d i e t i n g e n s u r e s w e i g h t J o s s b e t t e r t h a n d i e t i n g a l o n e d o e s. E x p e r t s a l s o a g r e e t h a t s t i c k i n g w i t h r e g u l a r, m o d e r a t e e x e r c i s e i s m o r e i m p o r t a n t t h a to c c a s i o n a l v i g o r o u s w o r k o u t s a r e.O b e s i t y-r e s e a r c h e r K e l l y B r o w n e l l e n c o u r a g e sp a t i e n t s t o m a k e a s e r i e s o f s m a l l p h y s i c a l e f f o r t s: t a k i n g t h e s t a i r s i n s t e a d o f t h e e l e v a t o r a n dp a r k i n g t h e c a r f a r f r o m w h e r e y o u a r e g o i n g a n d w a l k i n g.M o s t i m p o r t a n t,b e f o r e g e t t i n g c a u g h t u p i nd ie t a r y m y t h s,l e t g o o d s e n s e s h a p e y o u r e a t i n gh a b i t s.Y o u r b o d y w i l l t h a n k y o u f o r i t.51.I t c a n n o t b e i n f e r r e d f r o m t h e f i r s tp a r a g r a p h t h a t_ .[A]t h e i n f o r m a t i o n a b o u t d i e t i n g i s a l w a y s-c o n t r ad i c t o r y[B] t h e r e a r e t o o m a n y w e i g h t-l o s s s t r a t e g i e s t o c h o o s e f r o m[C] d i e t i n g i s a l w a y s t r o u b l e s o m e t o m o s t p e o p l e[D]p e o p l e s h o u l d n o t b e l i e v e t h e i d e a s o fd ie t i n g52.O n e o f t h e e l e m e n t s t o g a i n w e i g h t i s_ .[A]t h e a m o u n t o f t h e f o o d y o u e a t[B]o v e r s l e e p i n g[C]l a z i n e s s[D]t h e k i n d o f f o o d y o u e a t53. W h i c h o f t h e f o l l o w i n g s a y i n g i s t r u e a b o u td ie t i n g?[A]Y o u c a n’t e a t s w e e t s.[B]F a s t f o o d s a r e n o t g o o d.[C]Y o u s h o u l d n o t n e g l e c t a n y m e a l s.[D]F a s t i n g i s a l w a y s h e l p f u l54.T h e p h r a s e“s t a r v a t i o n m o d e”m e a n s .[A]b e i n g v e r y h u n g r y[B]e a t i n g w h a t y o u l i k e w h e n y o u a r e h u n g r y[C]w e i g h t-l o s s e f f o r t s[D]b e i n g r e a d y t o e a t55.T h e w o r d“s h a p e”i n t h e l a s t s e n t e n c em e a n s .[A]b r e a k[B]f o r m[C]g e t r i d o f[D]c h a n g eT e x t3L a b o r f o r c e i s d e f i n e d a s b e i n g t h e t o t a l n u m b e r o f p e o p l e w h o a r e a v a i l a b l e t o w o r k a n d e a r n i n c o m e. T h i s d e f i n i t i o n i n c l u d e s e v e r y o n e w h o i s e m p l o y e d o r s e e k i n g p a i d e m p l o y m e n t,s o i t i n c l u d e se m p l o y e e s a n d t h e s e l f-e m p l o y e d.L a b o r i s o n e of t h e c o u n t r y’s r e s o u r c e s w h i c h c a n b e c o m b i n e d w i t h o t h e r r e s o u r c e s t o p r o d u c e t h eg o o d s a n d s e r v i c e s r e q u i r e d b y th e c o m m u ni t y. .T h o u g h t h e s i z e o f t h e w o r k f o r c e r e l i e s g r e a t l y o n t h e s i z e o f t h e t o t a l p o p u l a t i o n,t h e r e a r es e v e r a l o t h e r a s p e c t s w h i c h a l s o a f f e c t i t. T h e a g e d i s t r i b u t i o n o f t h e t o t a l p o p u l a t i o n h a s a v e r y m a r k e d e f f e c t o n t h e a v a i l a b l e w o r k f o r c e.I f t h e p o p u l a t i o n h a s a h i g h p r o p o r t i o n o f v e r y y o u n gp e o p l e o r o f t h o s e t o o o l d t o w o r k,t h e n t h ea v a i l ab l e w o r k f o rc e w o u ld be l o w e r t h a n if t h e r e w e r e a n e v e n l y s p r e a d ag e d i s t r i b u t i o n.I f th ep o p u l a t i o n g r o w s r a p i d l y f r o m n a t u r a l i n c r e a s e,i.e. t h e n u m b e r o f b i r t h s g r e a t l y e x c e e d s t h e n u m b e r o f d e a t h s,t h e n a s a t o t a l p o p u l a t i o n i n c r e a s e s, t h ep r o p o r t i o n i n t h e w o r k f o r c e d e c l i n e s.S o m e t i m e s a p o p u l a t i o n i s d e s c r i b e d a sa g i n g,w h i c h m e a n s t h a t t h eb i r t h r a t e i s e i t h e r f a l l i n g o r g r o w i n g v e r y s l o w l y,a n d a s p e o p l e r e t i r e f r o m t h e w o r k f o rc e,t h e r e a r e i n ade q u a t e n u m b e r s of y o u ng p e o p l e e n t e r i n g i t t o t a k e p l a c e o f th o s e w h o a r e l e a vi n g i t.T h e p o p u l a t i o n i s t o p-h e a v y w i t h o l d e r p e o p l e.S o t h e p e r c e n t a g e o f t h ep o p u l a t i o n i n t h e w o r k f o r c e d e c l i n e s w h e n t h e r e i s e i t h e r a r a p i d i n c r e a s e i n b i r t h s o r a f a l l i n g b i r t h r a t e.‘T h e a g e d i s t r i b u t i o n o f t h e p o p u l a t i o n h a ss e v e r a l i m p o r t a n t i n f l u e n c e s o n t h e e c o n o m y. I f t h e p o p u l a t i o n i s a g i n g a n d t h e r e i s a n i n c r e a s e i n t h e n u m b e r o f p e o p l e r e t i r i n g w i t h o u t a c o r r e s p o n d i n g i n c r e a s e i n t h e n u m b e r e n t e r i n g t h e w o r k f o r c e,t h i s r a i s e s t h e p r o b l e m o f t h e a b i l i t y o f t h e e c o n o m y t o p r o v i d e a r e a s o n a b l e l e v e l o f s o c i a l s e r v i c e s t o t h e r e t i r e d g r o u p. I f t h e a g e d a r e t o b e c a r e d f o r i n s p e c i a l h o m e s o r h o t e l s,f i n a n c e m u s t b ea v a i l ab l e f o r t h a t p u r p o s e.I f t h e s i z e o f t h ew o r k f o r c e i s s m a l l r e l a t i v e t o t h e t o t a lp o p u l a t i o n,t h e n t h e g o v e r n m e n t t a x r e c e i p t s a r e r e l a t i v e l y l o w a n d e i t h e r t h e g o v e m m e n t h a s l e s s m o n e y a v a i l a b l e t o i t o r t h e w o r k f o r c e m e m b e r s h a v e t o b e t a x e d m o r e h e a v i l y.56.L a b o r f o r c e i s c o m p o s e d o f .[A]p e o p l e w h o a r e a v a i l a b l e t o w o r k a n d e a r n i n c o m e[B]s e l f-e m p l o y e d p e o p l e o n l y[C] o n l y t h o s e w h o a r e l o o k i n g f o r a n e m p l o y m e n t[D]o n l y t h e e m p l o y e e s57. T h e f a c t o r w h i c h d o e s N O T i n f l u e n c e t h e s i z e o f t h e w o r l d o r c e i s_ .[A]t h e s i z e o f p o p u l a t i o n[B]a g e d i s t r i b u t i o n o f t h e p o p u l a t i o n[C]n a t i o n a l e c o n o m y[D]n a t u r a l i n c r e a s e58. T h e c o n c l u s i o n w h i c h c a n b e d r a w n s a f e l y f r o m t h e s e c o n d p a r a g r a p h i s t h a t_[A]a p o p u l a t i o n g r o w t h f r o m n a t u r a l i n c r e a s e l e a d s t o a g r e a t e r p r o p o r t i o n o f t h e w o r k-f o r c e [B] a l a r g e p o p u l a t i o n d o e s n o t n e c e s s a r i l y m e a n a h i g h e r p r o p o r t i o n o f w o r k f o r c e[C]t h e l a r g e r t h e n u m b e r o f t h e a g e d i n ap o p u l a t i o n,t h e h i g h e r t h e p r o p o r t i o n o f t h ew o r k f o r c e[D] i f t h e p o p u l a t i o n h a s a n e v e n l y s p r e a d e d a g ed i s t r i b u t i o n,t he w o r kf o r c e w i l l b e l o w e r59.W h e n a p o p u l a t i o n i s s a i d t o b e a g i n g,_ .[A]m o r e p e o p l e a r e r e t i r i n g t h a n p e o p l ee n t e r i n g t h e w o r kf o r c e[B]t h e b i r t h r a t e i s g r o w i n g‘[C]t h e r e i s a n o v e r s u p p l y o f w o r k f o r c e[D]y o u n g p e o p l e o u t n u m b e r o l d p e o p l e60. T h e p o p u l a t i o n w h i c h i s t o p-h e a v y w i t h o l d e r p e o p l e p o s e s a p r o b l e m t o_ .[A]t h e g o v e r n m e n t[B]t h e e c o n o m y[C]t h e w o r k f o r c e[D]a l l o f t h e a b o v eP a r t BD i r e c t i o n s:R e a d t h e f o l l o w i n g d i s c u s s i o n. a m o n g f i v e p e o p l e a b o u t w o r k p l a c e d r e s s, f o r q u e s t i o n s 61 t0 65,m a t c h t h e n a m e o f e a c h p e r s o n.(61t0 65) t o o n e o f t h e s t a t e m e n t s (A t o G ) g i v e n b e l o w. M a r k y o u a n s w e r s o n.y o u.r A N S W E R S H E E T l.M a r i a n:I h a v e a f r i e n d w h o i s a t e a m l e a d e r o f a b o u t 25 e m p l o y e e s w h o a r e p r i m a r i l y w o m e n.S h e’s f o u n d a t r i c k t h a t w o r k s f o r h e r m o s t o f t h e t i m e,b u t -n o t a l w a y s.T h o s e s t a f f w h o a p p e a r i n m u c h l e s s t h a n p r o f e s s i o n a l d r e s s i n g a r e a s k e d i f t h e i rm o t h e r a n d f a t h e r w o u l d t h i n k a p p r o p r i a t e a p i c t u r e o f t h e m d r e s s e d i n w h a t t h e y b e l i e v e i s“O K” f o r w o r k. I f t h e y s a y“y e s”, s h e t h e n t a k e s a p i c t u r e a n d a s k s t h e m t o s e n d i t h o m e. H a v i n g a c a m e r a h e l p s.H a v i n g a v i s u a l p r o o f d r i v e s h e r m e s s a g e h o m e.C a t h e r i n e:I t h i n k i t r e a l l y b o i l s d o w n t o a m o r a l q u e s t i o n.I s i t m o r a l l y“r i g h t”t o u s e o u r b o d y t o m o v ea h e a d i nb u s i n e s s? O r s h o u l d w e i n s t e a d e m p h a s i z e i n t e l l i g e nc e,c a p a b i l i t i e s,c r e a t i v e a n di n d e p e n d e n t t h o u g h t,p r o f e s s i o n a l i s m,a n d o t h e r s u c h q u a l i t i e s w h i c h m a n y, m a n y w o m e n p o s s e s s, b u t w h o m a r e r o u t i n e l y n e g l e c t e d f o r p r o m o t i o n s a n d a r e n e v e r g l o r i f i e d o r e m p h a s i z e d i n o u r c u l t u r e. I t’s o k a y t o b e a t o u g h,c o m p e t e n t l a w y e r l i k e A l l y M c b e a l, b u t y o u w o n’t g e t n o t i c e d u n l e s s y o u l o o k g o o d i n r e a l l y s h o r t s k i r t s. H a v i n g a n i c e b o d y i s a p l u s,b u t I t h i n k t h a t t h e r e a r e t o n s a n d t o n s o f s t y l e s o f d r e s s w h i c h c a n s h o w o f f a n i c e b o d y i n a p r o f e s s i o n a l w a y.R o g e t:A l o t o f e m p l o y e e s h a v e f i n a l l y g o t t e n t h em e s s a g e a b o u t i n a p p r o p r i a t e (不合适的) d r e s s-d o w n i t e m s s u c h a s j e a n s, s h o r t s, r e v e a l i n g t o p s, e t c. T h e y a r e s t a r t i n g t o w e a r t h e p r o p e r d r e s s-d o w nc l o t h e s.H o w e v e r,w e a r i n g t h e a p p r o p r i a t ed re s s-d o w n c l o t h e s d o e s n’ t m e a n y o u’r e e x c u s e df r o m i r o n i ng a n d i t’s c e r t a i n l y n o l i c e n s e t o w e a rd i r t y c l o t he s. W a s h a n d i r o n p e o p l e! A n d g u y s, t u c k y o u r s h i r t s i n a n d p u t o n a p a i r of s o c k s!B r i g g s:I w o r k i n a l a r g e c o m p a n y t h a t h a s a d o p t e d t h e b u s i n e s s c o d e.T h e y h a v e a n o u t l i n e o f w h a t i sa c c e p t ab l e a n d w h a t i s n o t.O n i t y o u f i n d t h et y p i c a l,n o b l u e j e a n s,n o m i n i-s k i r t s,n o b a r ef e e t o r l eg s a n d th a t t y p e o f t hi n g. I g u e s s I a g r e e w i t h J e s s i c a.A n y o n e w i t h c o m m o n s e n s e k n o w s h o w t o d r e s s a p p r o p r i a t e l y f o r w h a t e v e r e n v i r o n m e n t h e o r s h e w o r k s i n. I a m a c a s u a l p e r s o n b y n a t u r e b u t I t e n d t o w e a r t h e b u s i n e s s d r e s s i n m y o f f i c e. I d o s e e s o m e p e o p l e i n m y b u i l d i n g w e a r i n g c a s u a l l y a n d t h e y l o o k s t r a n g e t h e r e.B i H:Y o u’r e f o r g e t t i n g t h e m o s t i m p o r t a n tp o i n t-i t’s“t h e i r” b u s i n e s s. T h e y a r e t h e o n e s w h o h a v e p u t f i n a n c i a l r e s o u r c e s o n t h e l i n e:w h o h a v e a w h o l e b u n c h t o l o s e i f t h e b u s i n e s s g o e s b a d: w h o a r e p r o v i d i n g e m p l o y m e n t f o r o t h e r s. T h e r e f o r e,t h e y g e t t o m a k e t h e r u l e s. I f t h a t i n c l u d e s a d r e s sc od e,t he n t h a t’s t h e i r r i g h t.If y o u’d l i k e ad i f fe r e n t d r e s s c o d e-s t a r t y o u r o w n b u s i n e s s.N o w m a t c h e a c h o f t h e p e o p l e(61t065)t o t h e a p p r o p r i a t e s t a t e m e n t.N o t e:t h e r e a r e t w o e x t r a s t a t e m e n t s.S t a t e m e n t s61.M a r i a n[A]W e s h a l l n o t b e m o v e d.62.C a t h e r i n e[B]M o n e y m e a n s f r e e d o m.63.R o g e t[C]P h o t o s t a k i n g a r e p l e a s a n t.64.B r i g g s[D]T h e r e a r e p e o p l e w h o a r e s oc a r e l e s s a b o u td re s s i n g.65.B i l l[E]A c t i o n s p e a k s l o u d e r t h a n w o r d s.[F]I t i s o u r s o c i e t y t h a t m u s t b e b l a m e d.[G] Y o u s h o u l d w e a r a p p r o p r i a t e l y w h e r e y o u a r e. P a r t AT e x t1参考译文9点15的时候，玛丽急匆匆地走进她工作的办公大楼。