The business cycle is made up of many phases and one of them is the expansion phase which is divided into two parts—recovery and prosperity. During the recovery period there is a growing expansion of existing equipment. And new facilities for production are created. More businesses are created and older ones expand. Many kinds of important improvements are made. People hold increasingly positive view about the future of economic growth. Much capital is invested in machinery or “heavy“ industry. More labor is employed. More raw materials are required. As more economy departments develop, other departments are affected. For example, the expansion in automobiles results in an expansion of the steel and rubber industries. Roads are required: thus the cement and machinery industries are activated. Demand for labor and materials results in greater prosperity for workers and suppliers of raw materials. This increases the amount of goods bought and sold. This prosperity can be seen among the various parts of the population. This prosperity period may continue to rise without an obvious end. However, when this phase reaches a peak and stops going upwards, it is the end of the expansion phase.

In the United States, people may go to different shopping places according to their economic 【T1】______Wealthy people often go to large shopping centers. But many people usually shop at【T2】______stores, thrift shops or supermarkets because things at these stores are not so expensive and the prices are more reasonable. Some people prefer to buy【T3】______clothing, furniture or other household items, because they are in good condition and the prices are very high. Many stores will have various【T4】______on sale during holiday seasons. The prices may be reduced from 10% up to 50% from the original prices, so shopping during holiday【T5】______may be a good idea.In the United States, people may go to different shopping places according to their economic (11) condition. Wealthy people often go to large shopping centers. But many people usually shop at (12) private stores, thrift shops or supermarkets because things at these stores are not so expensive and the prices are more reasonable. Some people prefer to buy (13) fashionable clothing, furniture or other household items, because they are in good condition and the prices are very high. Many stores will have various (14) items on sale during holiday seasons. The prices may be reduced from 10% up to 50% from the original prices, so shopping during holiday (15) seasons may be a good idea.

What is required in many different situations in American culture? An expression of______.(16) Many different situations in American culture require an expression of thanks. We thank people for big favors, (17) such as picking us up as for small things, such as holding a door open for us when we have our arms full of things. Thus we say “thank you“ all day long. In general, we thank people for giving us a gift, doing us a favor, offering to help us and so on. Although we thank people for many things, (18) excessive expressions of thanks are not necessary. In fact, they make Americans uncomfortable. For instance, if your adviser spends an hour of his time helping you edit a paper you have just written, you will want to say, “Thank you for your help. (19) I really appreciate your time. “ However, that’s enough. If you keep on mentioning his kindness, (20) he might feel uncomfortable and annoyed, and possibly will not be eager to help you again. Q16: What is required in many different situations in American culture? Q17: For what do people say “ thank you“ ? Q18: What is not necessary for other’s help? Q19: What will you say when your adviser helps you edit your paper? Q20: How might your adviser feel if you keep on mentioning his kindness?

The question is______me and I have no idea of it. beyond over beside above

The output of our company this month is______that of last month. twice as much as twice as much twice many as twice as many as

It’ s required that the students______the term paper tomorrow. finished finish will finish may finish

Tom was the only one of the students who______named Outstanding Student. is are was were

There is something wrong with my car. It will take me one hour to have it______. fix fixing to fix fixed

It’ s high time the government ______ some measures to raise people’ s awareness of environmental protection. will take take took takes

The New York Times (be)______popular with those statesmen.

The business cycle is made up of many phases and one of them is the expansion phase which is divided into two parts—recovery and prosperity. During the recovery period there is a growing expansion of existing equipment. And new facilities for production are created. More businesses are created and older ones expand. Many kinds of important improvements are made. People hold increasingly positive view about the future of economic growth. Much capital is invested in machinery or “heavy“ industry. More labor is employed. More raw materials are required. As more economy departments develop, other departments are affected. For example, the expansion in automobiles results in an expansion of the steel and rubber industries. Roads are required: thus the cement and machinery industries are activated. Demand for labor and materials results in greater prosperity for workers and suppliers of raw materials. This increases the amount of goods bought and sold. This prosperity can be seen among the various parts of the population. This prosperity period may continue to rise without an obvious end. However, when this phase reaches a peak and stops going upwards, it is the end of the expansion phase.

Youth is not a matter of time but a matter of self-improvement, both physically and morally. Being a good youth, one should have those factors: the basic one is health. A healthy body is a kind of priceless treasure. One can do nothing without it. Secondly, we should pay essential attention to our moral character. We should be always willing to help those in trouble without any complaints. Moreover, we should care more about the people around us. Thirdly, cooperation and communication also play an important role in being a good youth. No one can live alone without any friends. And nobody can work out every problem without help of partners. So the youth should and must learn how to live and work well with others, including those people you don’ t like to cooperate or communicate with. The last but not the least, patriotism, meaning a love of one’ s country, is the one we should never forget. People always misunderstand the word “patriots“ by thinking it only refers to those fighters who fight for their country. As a matter of fact, a patriot will do the things his country asks him to do. So being a youth is one thing, being a good one really needs to take every effort to make yourself to be.

It must be admitted that a good deal of dissatisfaction is reflected in those report．必须承认，这些报道反映了很多不满情绪。我们必须承认，这些报道确实反映了很多潜在的不满情绪。这些报道反映出很多不满情绪的这个事实是应该被承认的。

M: Good morning. (9) Will you book a plane ticket to London for me? W: Yes, sir. What time would you like to leave? M: Next Tuesday, if possible. W: That’ll be the 21st of December. M: Yes, that’s right. W: There are several flights available. M: Would you check what flights are available on the 21st of December? W: All right. Let me check it over. M: Morning flights will be perfect. W: Yes, sir. There is a flight available on that day, at 10:00 a.m. M: Fine. I’ll take that flight, then. W: 10:00 a.m. I’ll fix your ticket. M: When do I check in? W: You must be there by 9 :00 a. m. M: Thank you. Q9: What does the conversation talk about? Q10: What’s the relationship between the two speakers? Booking a theatre ticket. Reserving a room. Booking an air ticket. Reserving a seat.

M: (8) No. 11 Police Station. Can I help you? W: Yes. It’s about my son Leech. (9) He went to the school this morning but hasn’t been back yet and it’s 6:00 p.m. now. M: (8) Just a moment, please. May I have his name? W: Leech Smith, 112 Broadway. M: Thank you. Now Mrs. Smith, what is the matter exactly? W: Well, Leech left home at 7 o’clock this morning, but just now her teacher called me and asked why Leech didn’t go to school. M: Do you think it’s possible that he went to friend’s home? W: I don’t think so. I called her friends and our neighbors, but none of them had seen Leech today. M: I see. Now, Let’s move to some details. How old is he? W: 10 years old. And he is 1.5 meters’ tall. M: What’s he wearing? W: (10) A blue shirt, and white shoes, carrying a green school bag. M: We’ll do our best to find him, Mrs. Smith. Please try not to worry. Q8: Where does this conversation most probably take place? Q9: How long has Leech been away from home? Q10: What’s the color of Leech’s shirt? And what’s the color of his bag? At Leech’s school. In the police station. On the phone. At Mrs. Smith’ s home.

By the time you get back, I______all the work. would finish will have finished has finished had finished

______the final examination is over, we can go outside for a picnic. Even though Now that For With

Injury problem could (short)______basketball player’ s career.

I will tell Mary the truth instead of you, but I’ d rather you (tell)______her.

By the time I graduate from university, I (be)______a student for 15 years.

The following is a list of terms related to automobile. After reading it, you are required to find the items equivalent to those given in Chinese in the table below. Then you should mark the corresponding letters with a single letter through the center in order of the numbered blanks, 51 through 55, on the Answer Sheet. A—Engine Fuel System B—Lights and Wires C—Starting System D—under pressure E—lower hood lines F—heated-treated G—contact point H—the electric system I—power train J—one-way drive K—horse-drawn wagon L—spun glass M—parking light N—backup light O—the car heater P—cover bands Examples：(E)低发动机罩 (L)玻璃纤维

Which of the following will happen in economic recovery?

The word “affected“ in para. 3 means______.

Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

We can infer from the last paragraph that______.

What’ s the passage mainly about?