1. Where was the woman born?
| A．In America. | B．In Britain. | C．In Argentina. |
| A．Catching up with each other. |
| B．Having a job interview. |
| C．Talking about travel experiences. |
2 . I’m fond of EHS because English is my favorite subject. Though that sounds like the beginning paragraph of a suck-up(奉承者), it’s true. I love reading and writing, and while I may not be the best at it, certainly try my hardest. I intend to run for EHS Vice President, along with Jordan Pincus, because I feel that’s the best position for me in this Honor Society. I want to be able to share my own ideas on how to better improve EHS without being the absolute top, and what better position for that than Vice President.
I feel I’m qualified for this position because I’m full of great ideas and love English. I actually get English, and get along very well with others, which is very important for a board member. As a team, Jordan and I work very well together. Despite some disagreeing from time to time, the two of us actually end up getting more done at a faster pace, and because we spend most of our time together, communication issues are not a problem. Nothing is better for Vice Presidents to have than two people who are always together. On top of that, we are both devoted to anything we start， so EHS will never be ignored by either of us.
I will contribute all I can to EHS, whether in making sure meetings run smoothly or finding new projects/events for the club to do as a whole. I personally believe that I am fit for the job and will be able to perform tasks above the highest exceptions placed on me, which may sound a little prejudiced but I really think I'm fit for this! Thank you for reading this and taking me into consideration.
1. Why does the author want to be EHS Vice President?| A．He is very good at English. | B．He has a talent for leadership. |
| C．He is very willing to help others. | D．He thinks he is fit for the position. |
| A．The author and Jordan can cooperate well. |
| B．The author and Jordan are good friends. |
| C．Jordan often quarrels with the author. |
| D．Communication is very important for friends. |
| A．Being EHS Vice President. | B．Being always together. |
| C．Communicating with each other. | D．Having good ideas. |
| A．It is short for “Honor Society”. | B．It is a club related to English. |
| C．It can improve the students’ results. | D．It often organizes some activities. |
At first I was paid in candy.
By the time I was 12, my grandmother thought I had done such a good job that she promoted me to selling cosmetics (化妆品). I developed the ability to look customers directly in the eye. Even though I was just a kid, women would ask me such things as “What color do you think I should wear?” I took a real interest in their questions and was able to translate what they wanted into makeup (化妆) ideas.
The job taught me a valuable lesson: to be a successful salesperson, you didn’t need to be a rocket scientist—you needed to be a great listener.
| A．Later I received 50 cents an hour. |
| B．Before long, she let me sit there by myself. |
| C．I ended up selling a record amount of cosmetics. |
| D．Today I still carry that lesson with me: I listen to customers. |
| E．My grandma’s trust taught me how to handle responsibility. |
| F．Soon I found myself looking more beautiful than ever before. |
| G．Watching my money grow was more rewarding than anything I could have bought. |
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧）并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2. 只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。
During the summer vacation this year, I thought I should do anything meaningful instead of stay at home, so I got a job at a KFC fast food restaurant, working there as a cleaner. I worked seven hours a day for three week. The job was hard and bored, which made me very tired that I nearly gave it up half way. And I went on with determination. Every day I started off for work early in the morning and got to home late in the evening. Finally I finished the job before the new term begins. Now, I understand that work means. I think it is really successful experience.
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Working with over 300 other student editors will advance your skills, provide a deep understanding of what a writer-editor relationship is about, connect you to people from all over the world, and prepare you for any effort where clear communication is valued.
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There are opportunities for editorial work all year long. Our submissions (提交) are open from April 30-July 1, but we work through the summer to give written answers to all submissions and publish our magazine. When there are times you are too busy to edit, like during exam period or soccer season, put yourself on the inactive list and then rejoin when you are able.
1. Who can join Polyphony Lit Editorial Staff?| A．Pupils from all over the world. |
| B．Local high school teachers. |
| C．College students with much editorial experience. |
| D．High school students without editorial experience. |
| A．All new editors have to complete it. |
| B．It only introduces the editing philosophy. |
| C．Students must learn it in the classroom. |
| D．It lasts for about fifty-six days. |
| A．Contact experienced editors for help. |
| B．Ask Polyphony Lit Editorial Staff for help. |
| C．Prove yourself to be an experienced editor. |
| D．Complete the online training course first. |
1. Why is the man unwilling to change his job?
| A．The job offers good pay. | B．It’s a short ride to work. | C．He loves schoolchildren. |
| A．Go to a large university. |
| B．Take his decision seriously. |
| C．Get out of his bad habit. |
| A．It needs hard work. | B．It’s a waste of time. | C．It’ll be realized soon. |
7 . I really love my job because I enjoy working with small children and like the challenges and awards from the job. I also think my work is important. There was a time when I thought I would never have that sort of career．
I wasn’t an excellent student because I didn’t do much schoolwork. In my final term I started thinking what I might do and found I didn’t have much to offer. I just accepted that I wasn’t the type to have a career．
I then found myself a job — looking after two little girls. It wasn’t too bad at first. But the problems began when I agreed to live in so that I would be there if my boss had to go out for business in the evening. We agreed that if I had to work extra hours one week, she’d give me time off the next. But unfortunately, it didn’t often work out. I was getting extremely tired and fed up, because I had too many late nights and early mornings with the children.
One Sunday, I was in the park with the children, and met Megan who used to go to school with me. I told her about my situation. She suggested that I should do a course and get a qualification (资格证书) if I wanted to work with children. I didn’t think I would be accepted because I didn’t take many exams in school. She persuaded me to phone the local college and they were really helpful. My experience meant a lot and I got on a part-time course. I had to leave my job with the family, and got work helping out at a kindergarten whenever available.
Now I’ve got a full-time job there. I shall always be thankful to Megan. I wish I had known earlier that you could have a career, even if you aren’t top of the class at school.
1. What is the author’s present job?| A．Working part-time in a college. |
| B．Taking care of children for a family. |
| C．Attending children at a kindergarten. |
| D．Helping children with their schoolwork. |
| A．frequently worked extra hours |
| B．was paid for long-time work |
| C．got much help from her boss |
| D．took a day off every other week |
| A．She found a full-time job. |
| B．She was fed up with children. |
| C．She needed a rest after overworking. |
| D．She decided to take a part-time course. |
| A．Qualifications are necessary for a career. |
| B．Average students can still have a career. |
| C．Hard work makes an excellent student. |
| D．One must choose the job one likes. |
We’re looking for producers to join us on the sound of London Kiss 100 FM．You’ll work on the station’s music programs．Music production experience in radio is necessary，along with rich knowledge of modern dance music．Please apply in writing to Producer Vacancies，Kiss 100．
Father Christmas
We’re looking for a very special person，preferably over 40，to fill our Father Christmas suit．
Working days：Every Saturday from November 24 to December 15 and every day from December 17 to December 24 except Sundays，10∶ 30 －16∶ 00．
Excellent pay．
Please contact the Enterprise Shopping Centre，Station Parade，Eastbourne．
Accountants Assistant
When you join the team in our Revenue Administration Unit，you will be providing assistance within all parts of the Revenue Division，dealing with post and other general duties．If you are educated to GCSE grade C level we would like to talk to you．This position is equally suitable for a school leaver or for somebody who has office experience．
Wealden District Council
Software Trainer
If you are aged 24—45 and have experience in teaching and training，you could be the person we are looking for．You should be good at the computer and have some experience in program writing．You will be allowed to make your own decisions，and to design courses as well as present them．Pay upwards of ￡15，000 for the right person．Please apply by sending your CV （简历）to Mrs．R．Oglivie，Palmlace Limited．
1. Who should you get in touch with if you hope to work in a radio station?
| A．Wealden District Council． | B．Producer Vacancies，Kiss 100． |
| C．The Enterprise Shopping Centre． | D．Mrs Oglivie，Palmlace Limited． |
| A．is aged between 24 and 40 | B．may do some training work |
| C．should deal with general duties | D．can work for about a month |
| A．Accountants Assistant． | B．Father Christmas． |
| C．Producer，London Kiss． | D．Software Trainer． |
| A．One with GCSE grade C level． |
| B．One having good computer knowledge. |
| C．One with some office experience． |
| D．One trained in producing music programs． |
| A．The woman’s promotion. | B．The man’s performance. | C．Their co-worker. |
1. What is the man going to buy for his mother?
| A．Some notebooks. | B．Some pencils. | C．A comb. |
| A．He is fat. | B．He has no hair. | C．He is taller than his father. |
| A．A teacher. | B．A doctor. | C．A hairdresser. |
