1、.阅读理解AAs more Americans go to the mainland of China to take jobs，more Chinese and Americans are working side by side.These crosscultural partnerships, while beneficial in many ways，are also highlighting tensions that expose differences in work experience，pay levels and communication.In the last few
2、years，a growing number of Americans in their 20s and 30s have been heading to China for employment，attracted by its fastergrowing economy and lower jobless rate.Their Chinese coworkers are often around the same age.But the two groups were raised differently.The Americans have had more exposure to fr
3、eemarket principles.“Young Americans were brought up in a commercial environment，” said Neng Zhao，28，a senior associate at Blue Oak Capital，a private firm based in Beijing.“We werent.So the workplace is a unique learning process for my generation.”Managers hiring workers in China appear to be paying
4、 for Western experience.“Foreigners tend to earn 10 to 15 percent more than their Chinese counterparts (persons working in similar positions)，”said Michael Norman，a senior vicepresident at Sibson Consulting，an American firm.That imbalance does not go unnoticed by Chinese workers.“There is definitely
5、 the belief that Americans get paid more for the same work.” said Ting Wang，25，an associate at Wild China，a travel company based in Beijing.On the other hand，Chinese workers have a deeper understanding of the influences，like Confucianism and Communism，which play a part in their countrys culture and
6、economy.“It is important and necessary for Americans working in China to adjust，” said Mr.Norman，who works on management and work force issues for multinational companies operating in Asia.“In the West，there is such a bonus on getting things done quickly，but when you come to work in China，you need t
7、o work on listening and being more patient and understanding of local ways of doing business，” he said.【解题导语】越来越多的人到异国去工作，虽然存在差异，但是跨文化的工作伙伴关系变成了一种趋势。1More Americans go to China to take jobs because _Athey want to experience different culturesBChinese workers are easier to cooperate withCthey cant fi
8、nd proper jobs in AmericaDthe economy of China is developing rapidly解析：选D。细节理解题。从第二段第一句中“attracted by its fastergrowing economy and lower jobless rate.”可知。2What is mainly talked about in the passage?ACrosscultural conflicts.BCrosscultural partnerships.CMultinational companies in China.DDifferent pay
9、s for the same work.解析：选B。主旨大意题。第一段最后一句揭示了文章的主旨，即跨文化的工作伙伴关系。3What does the underlined word “imbalance” in Paragraph 3 refer to?AUnfair pay levels.BDifferent working experience.CUnequal opportunities.DDifferent upbringing environment.解析：选A。词义猜测题。从第三段第二句 “Foreigners tend to earn 10 to 15 percent more
10、than their Chinese counterparts”可知。4We can infer from the last paragraph that _AAmericans working in China adjust very wellBways of doing business in different countries differCdoing business in China takes money and patienceDinternational companies need to understand each other解析：选B。推理判断题。从最后一段的内容可
11、推知，不同国家的人们做事情的方式是不同的。BFaced with a tough job market，fresh graduates are dreaming of running their own businesses instead.But a recent survey has showed that such ambitions lack the required support and remain just that dreams.The Shanghai Municipal Employment Promotion Center poll of 1，276 graduates
12、 in several universities and colleges in the city，released last Friday，showed 59.78 percent of respondents considered the possibility of setting up a company or at least a small store.“But they just stop at the thinking stage，” it stated.Respondents put the top reasons for not going it alone down to
13、 a shortage of investment and a lack of business opportunity.They also listed lack of business experience and social networks，the need for advanced study and objections from family members as factors that stood in their way.More than 90 percent of the interviewees said they would rather take up a jo
14、b after graduating and then consider starting their own business two or three years down the road.Guo Bing，a senior student in Shanghai International Studies University majoring in English，wanted to be his own boss last year.But he is looking for a job first.“If I fail to find a satisfying job，I wou
15、ld like to establish a company in exhibition services.”Guo said.The Shanghai native has some relatives working in a local printing plant.With their help，Guo hopes to produce exhibition brochures at a relatively low price.He is also confident that his English language skills can help him do well in t
16、he industry.“Social networking is an important factor leading to business success，”Guo said.Guo said that the shortage of graduate jobs is the main reason driving more university students to set up a business right after their graduation.Jiang Hua said the university sets up a business guide team ma
17、de of government officials and professionals.They regularly give training courses to students who show an interest in having their own business.The parents of university graduates are more willing to help their children start their own business，the survey showed “Once you win the support of your fam
18、ily，you have won half the battle，”Guo added.【解题导语】这是一篇议论文。面对目前严峻的就业形势，应届大学毕业生纷纷做起了“创业梦”。但近日的一项调查表明，由于种种原因，大学生的“创业梦”还仅仅是个“梦”而已。5What does this passage mainly talk about?AA tough job market.BGraduates can only dream of being boss.CThe ambitions of fresh graduates.DThe story of Guo Bing.解析：选B。主旨大意题。文章开
19、始告诉我们，面对目前严峻的就业形势，应届大学毕业生纷纷做起了“创业梦”。但近日的一项调查表明，由于种种原因，大学生的“创业梦”还仅仅是个“梦”而已。后面介绍的是这次调查研究的具体信息。6Which of the following statements is NOT true about Guo Bing?AEnglish is his major in the university.BHe started his own business with the help of his relatives last year.CHe is trying to find a job which ca
20、n satisfy him.DHe is a lifelong resident of Shanghai.解析：选B。细节理解题。由第五、六段对Guo Bing的描述可以看出：他去年只是有了“自己当老板”的想法，而没有真正当老板。7Which of the following could be the most important for fresh graduates in running their own business?AShowing an interest in their business.BThe support of their family.CThe advice of
21、a business guide team.DAttending training courses.解析：选B。推理判断题。根据文章最后一句“一旦你得到了家人的支持，你就赢得了这场战役的一半。”由此可知家人的支持对大学毕业生创业是最重要的。其他选项文中没有信息支持。.语法填空One Sunday morning in August I went to a local music festival.I left early because I had an appointment 1._(late) that day.My friends walked me to the bus stop an
22、d waited with me 2._ the bus arrived.I got on the bus and found a seat near the back, and then I noticed a man 3._(sit) at the front.He 4._(pretend) that a tiger toy was real and giving it a voice.He must be 5._(mental) disabled.Behind him were other people to 6._ he was trying to talk, but after so
23、me minutes they walked away and sat near me, 7._(look) annoyed.I didnt want to be laughed at for talking to him but I didnt like leaving him 8._ his own either.After a while 9._(rise) from my seat and walked to the front of the bus.I sat next to the man and introduced myself.We had an 10._ (amaze) c
24、onversation.He got off the bus before me and I felt very happy the rest of the way home.Im glad I made the choice.It made both of us feel good.【解题导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了我的一次坐车经历：在公交车上遇到一个好像是智障的人，其他人都躲开了，而我走近了他，和他聊起来，一路上我俩都很高兴。1解析：考查副词。此处意为“我离开得较早，因为那天晚些时候我有个约会。”答案：later2解析：考查状语从句的连接词。我的朋友一直陪着我直到公共汽车来。till
25、/until意为“直到为止”。答案：till/until3解析：考查动词或非谓语动词。notice sb.doing/do sth.意为“注意到某人正在做某事/做了某事”。答案：sitting/sit4解析：考查动词的时态。由后面的“giving it a voice”可知此处应用过去进行时。答案：was pretending5解析：考查副词。此处disabled是形容词，应用副词形式。答案：mentally6解析：考查定语从句的关系词。此处为定语从句，people是先行词，whom作介词to的宾语。答案：whom7解析：考查非谓语动词。现在分词作伴随状语。答案：looking8解析：考查固定
26、词组的用法。on ones own意为“独自，单独”，符合语境。答案：on9解析：考查动词的时态。由后面的walked可知用一般过去时rose。答案：rose10解析：考查现在分词。现在分词作定语，表示事物的性质。答案：amazing.短文改错During the Christmas holiday，I would go to Qingdao with my parents get relaxed.The trip will lasted 3 days and well go there by the train.On the first day，well go to the seaside
27、but take a swim there.Then，well have a walk along the beach.After that，well find a restaurant to have some seafood.On the second day，well visit some museum and the ocean park.In the last day，well get up late in the morning，and then well go shopping for any souvenirs.In the afternoon，well take the tr
28、ain and go back home.I really look forward to the come of the Christmas holiday.Im surely well have a great time in Qingdao.答案：During the Christmas holiday，I go to Qingdao with my parents get relaxed.The trip will 3 days and well go there by .On the first day，well go to the seaside take a swim there
29、.Then，well have a walk along the beach.After that，well find a restaurant to have some seafood.On the second day，well visit some and the ocean park. the last day，well get up late in the morning，and then well go shopping for souvenirs.In the afternoon，well take the train and go back home.I really look forward to the of the Christmas holiday.Im well have a great time in Qingdao.