1 . — How do you like the concert given by the “Foxy Ladies”?
— Exciting, ________ one piece of the music wasn’t played quite well.

A．so

B．though

C．because

D．and

2 . The new D-type trains can run at speeds of 200 to 250 kilometers ________ hour. The trip from Shanghai to Beijing only takes 10 hours now.

A．a

B．an

C．the

D．/

3 . 阅读下面对话，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。

Black Friday, which is a popular holiday, is usually celebrated     1     day after Thanksgiving in the United States. On this day, Americans all over the country rise at dawn in order to stand at the head of the line at     2     (vary) stores, so that they can get deeply discounted deals offered by these stores.

This day     3     (call) Black Friday because it is the day on which many traders “hit the black”,     4     (mean) that they start to make money after being “in the red” all year long. The traders used     5     (write) with a red pen on their ledgers (账簿) to show losses and black inks to show gains. It is not how this holiday gets its name, but it is     6     (common) believed by the public to be the case.

Although this day continues to be a big holiday in the United States, it is beginning to lose some of its     7     (popular). That is     8     more and more people are turning their attention to online shopping. It allows them to buy     9     they want with convenience. As a result, Cyber (网络的)Monday appears, which is a day directly competes with Black Friday and may lead to     10     (it) downfall.

4 . There's an art to being a frequent flyer. Those who fly thousands of miles a year develop certain routines to enjoy the trips. Three frequent travelers tell BBC Capital their secrets for a better flying experience.

Philippe Cousteau

Time in the air: Logs more than 200,000 miles a year.

Routine: "Pack as lightly as possible," he says, Cousteau always brings his own healthy food and something to drink. "I don't eat airplane food as a strict rule."

Tips Loyalty matters more than you might think. Having status with an airline helps a lot when there is a problem and it also means that you have a better chance of getting up grades, he says. "It may seem basic, but I am shocked at how many travelers don't bother."

Karl Rosander

Time in the air: 140 days a year, almost on international flights.

Routine: He never eats on the plane, and he drinks lots of water. "Making sure to get some rest on the flight means I can hit the ground running when I land to make the most out of my time with my team," he says.

Tips: He recommends developing a routine for when you land. "There's a coffee shop in NYC on the Lower East Side called El Rey," he says. "I always grab a coffee there when I'm in town on my way into the office. The routine helps me focus, shake any jetlag and get my synapses firing."

Lee Maen

Time in the air: Roughly 12 weeks of the year, both domestic and international.

Routine: Maen's trick is to always wear all black, usually a black T-shirt and hoodie. He packs lightly and tries to minimize time at the airport by arriving as close to departure time as possible.

Tips: Maen recommends knowing what type of airplane you are travelling on—different planes have quirks to them, like larger overhead storage or better seats in different places. With that information, he can find the best place to sit.

1. What is Philippe Cousteau's advice?

A．Developing a routine for when you land.	B．Having status with an airline.
C．Knowing the type of your airplane.	D．Not eating on the plane.

2. How does Karl Rosander make good use of his time with his team?

A．By packing as lightly as possible.

B．By eating and drinking on the pane.

C．By having a good rest on the plane.

D．By arriving as late as possible.

3. What do Philippe Cousteau and Lee Maen both mention in their routine?

A．Packing lightly.	B．Bringing food.
C．Having a rest.	D．Wearing black.

5 . If a job is worth doing, it’s worth doing poorly first. These are the words of Joel Salatin of Polyface Farm. Joel’s opinion is that we’ve all grown up with the expression “if it’s worth doing, it’s worth doing right.” Personally, I grew up hearing it as “if it’s worth doing, it’s worth doing well.” Yet, as Joel says, nobody does it right the first time. Joel explained that it’s this kind of thinking that prevents us from innovating(创新) in our own lives. We’re frightened to death to try new things, because we think we have to get it right the first time.

This is an innovative farmer’s wisdom. It resonates(和……类似) well with what I’ve learned from master teachers as well as with research on perfectionism. Let me speak briefly of both of these.

I have been fortunate to have a number of mentors(导师) in my development as a teacher. One of my favorites is a retired biology teacher from the University of British Columbia, Lee Gass. Lee explained to me that it’s not until we know that we don’t know, it’s not until we admit our ignorance, even celebrate our ignorance, that we can learn anything at all!

When we learn to see that it is through admitting our ignorance and trying even though it won’t be perfect or even “right” the first time that we can learn anything, we really start living.

Some of the research stresses the harm of not taking this attitude in our pursuit(追求). Perfectionism is often said to be the enemy of the good. It’s also the enemy of even trying.

I for one take this farmer’s advice to heart. I do try my best to do things as well as I possibly can, but I recognize that it’s the creative process where we learn, if we stay at it long enough. If a job is worth doing, it’ s worth doing poorly first.

1. What is Joel’s opinion about a job that is worth doing?

A．It is worth trying.	B．It is worth doing well.
C．It is worth doing right.	D．It is worth completing.

2. What do Joel and Lee have in common?

A．Both of them are ignorant.	B．Both of them do a poor job.
C．Both of them love their jobs.	D．Both of them value ignorance.

3. What is the finding of some of the research according to the text?

A．It’s impossible to be perfect.

B．It’s harmful to change your goal.

C．It’s dangerous to seek perfection.

D．It’s easy to become the enemy of the good.

4. What does the author stress in the last paragraph?

A．The value of creation.	B．The benefit of learning.
C．The meaning of freedom.	D．The importance of a process.

6 . 假如你是李华，现在代表你的公司接待一批刚刚到达的印度客人。他们将在你的公司学习培训一段时间。请你向他们致以简要的欢迎词。内容包括：
1. 简单慰问；
2. 简要介绍即将开始的培训。
注意：词数100左右。
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7 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. Which place will the travelers visit first?

A．Pigeon Point.

B．A seasick’ cafe.

C．An ice-cream factory.

2. What should the travelers bring?

A．Food.

B．Medicine.

C．Swimsuits.

3. What animals will the travelers see in the nature park?

A．Giraffes.

B．Monkeys.

C．Elephants.

4. What extra costs may there be?

A．Money for souvenirs.

B．Tips for the tour guide.

C．Tips for the hotel clerks.