问题 选择题

After the heavy rain, the level of the lake rose ___ 1 meter ___ 8 meters.

A.to; by

B.by; to

C.of; to

D.to; to

答案

B

题目分析:考查介词辨析。By 表示程度;to表示结果;rise by 1meter指上升了一米;rise to 8meters指上升到8米。句意:暴雨以后,这个湖泊的水位上升了一米,上涨到了8米。故B正确。

点评:介词By 表示程度;to表示结果;另外要注意by还可以表示借助某种方式方法。

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Part-time Front Desk Position, a book development company, is looking for a part-time front desk office worker. This position is very good for a person who is cheerful, dependable, and pleasant to work with. Also, you should be able to welcome guests, redirect phone call, and take messages. More importantly, you can stay cool under pressure. You are expected to work 5:00--6:00 pm weekdays. You need to fill in some forms if you are interested.
Forms can be collected at Kirchoff, Inc.
866 United Nations Plaza, #525
New York, NY 10037
 
Important Points to Remember When Swimming
·Wait at least an hour after meals.
·Follow the advice of lifeguards.
·Don’t dive into unknown waters. Always swim in line with the shore.
·Find out at the seaside when and where it is safe to swim.
·Don’t use floating toys on the water. Wind can easily sweep them out to sea.
·Get out of the water if you feel tired or cold.Cold can kill even strong swimmers.
Help Telephone:212-543-5902
Atlantic City Beach Office
 
Arrive on time.
Introduce yourself in a polite manner.
Read company materials while you wait.
Have a firm handshake.
Listen.
Use body language to show interest.
Smile and nod to the interviewers.
Ask about the next thing you should do.
Thank the interviewer.
Write a thank-you letter to anyone you have spoken to.
For more information, please visit jobweb.com
368 Cooper Square, New York, NY10008
53.If you want to work in an office, where can you get the forms to fill in?
A.Website: jobweb.com.
B.Atlantic City Beach Office.
C.368 Cooper Square, New York, NY10008.
D.866 United Nations Plaza, #525, New York, NY 10037.
54.What does a person need most to be the one-hour weekday job?
A.He should be cheerful, dependable, and easy-going.
B.He has to work from Monday to Friday.
C.He can remain calm in a difficult situation.
D.He can welcome guests and deal with phone calls.
55.According to the above information, what is the right thing to do when you swim?
A.To keep close to the beach.                B.To dive into unknown waters.
C.To use floating toys on the water.          D.To swim soon after lunch.
56.The best title for the last piece of information would be_________.
A.Tips on Showing Interest in a Job          
B.Steps to a Successful Interview
C.Advice on Introducing Yourself Politely      
D.Rules of Body Language in an Interview
单项选择题

Ban the Band

Every year, our school has a dance for all the students. It’s a little funny seeing friends in clean shoes and trousers or colorful (1) , instead of the usual school uniform.

Most of us think the dance is great (2) even the teachers enjoy being there. (3) , two weeks ago someone said that there would be no (4) band this year— only CDs. "I don’t (5) it!" Amy cried out during the lunch break.

"Someone said the school couldn’t (6) a band, and they think it’s too noisy anyway, "added Daniel.

"Well, I don’t think it’s (7) enough without a band!" declared Angela, "and I’m going to see what can be done. "

Angela was as good as her (8) . In the afternoon she went to see the school headmaster who agreed to give the (9) some more thought. And he suggested that one (10) for having a band was to increase the price of each ticket from MYM5 to MYM10. Angela had to (11) out whether the students would like to do that."I need all of you to help me, " she (12) to our group before school the next day. "Mr. Berry gave me a list of all the names, and suggested we ask each one their (13) about the band and the extra cost. " (14) the day we asked around as Angela suggested, and wrote down people’s feelings about the band and the cost. We were amazed how much (15) there was for the band and everyone agreed to pay the extra MYMS."I’m surprised, " smiled Mr. Berry, when we gave him the (16) . "I really thought that only a few people (17) their band and that the cost would be too high. OK. Angela, your next (18) is to find a good band and line them up for the dance. "Angela was all smiles and (19) the news to Amy and Daniel. "You’re (20) , " smiled Daniel to Angela as he thought how close they came to having a less than perfect dance.

2()

A.fun 

B.work 

C.effort 

D.progress