1 . As a writer, I miss rejection slips. Not that I enjoyed receiving those pre-printed slips of paper, but at least when I got one, I was pretty sure that a flesh-and-blood _______ had put it in the envelope. And there was always the chance I might see a handwritten sentence on the bottom, _______ the piece almost made it. When an editor at McCall’s wrote, “I’m afraid I have to say no on this _______ piece, but try me again on another, would you?” It was almost as _______ to me as if she had said, “We’ll _______ it and here is an advance for you”.

Nowadays, rejection slips seem to have disappeared with the use of online submissions. Most editors don’t feel it a must to _______ they have received, read, or considered your work because they receive so many _______ each day.

For me, there are three _______ of rejection slip pain. The first is _______ brought on by finding a flat “no” on a ________ piece of paper, then followed by anger (how could they ________ a piece that is obviously so much ________ than most of the stuff they print), and, finally, rebirth: I will live to ________ a new piece another day.

Learning to ________ rejection seems like part of growing up as a writer. Despite the many letters of acceptance I have received, my folder of “Noteworthy Rejection Slips” is far ________ than that of “Noteworthy Acceptances”, which indicates to me the fact: I still have some growing up to do.

1.

A．writer

B．reader

C．mailman

D．editor

2.

A．demanding

B．indicating

C．suspecting

D．arguing

3.

A．boring

B．novel

C．lengthy

D．particular

4.

A．thrilling

B．upsetting

C．embarrassing

D．amusing

5.

A．buy

B．reject

C．check

D．substitute

6.

A．prove

B．determine

C．explain

D．acknowledge

7.

A．proposals

B．drafts

C．contributions

D．instructions

8.

A．meanings

B．stages

C．wonders

D．rewards

9.

A．relief

B．frustration

C．anger

D．hesitation

10.

A．valueless

B．expensive

C．characterless

D．shiny

11.

A．make up

B．put away

C．turn down

D．insist on

12.

A．easier

B．better

C．shorter

D．longer

13.

A．print

B．revise

C．download

D．submit

14.

A．accept

B．criticize

C．judge

D．evaluate

15.

A．thinner

B．fatter

C．older

D．newer

2 . 根据汉语提示补全短文

Tony, a trainee in an international company,     1     (下定决心要被公司正式录取) one day. He worked hard, never     2     (放过任何机会) to show his abilities. Fortunately, what he did was recognized by the person in charge, making it possible for him to realize his dream.     3       (最终), there came the test. Although Tony thought he     4     (能胜任这个职位), he felt like sitting on pins and needles. After     5       (权衡) in his mind, the person in charge announced the news that Tony who was thoughtful and capable was officially employed.

3 . 阅读下列短文，根据短文内容或括号内所给词的恰当形式填空。

Mary is the     1     (consult) of the company. Since her     2     (hire) by the company, the company, which once went     3     debt, has grown rapidly. Under her     4     (guide), the company achieved the staff’s potential. In addition, it has abandoned the     5     (convention) production process, adopted international cutting­edge technology, and produced superior cosmetics which are deeply loved by customers and distributed all over the world. The company’s     6     (finance)situation continues to improve, and workers’ wages and     7     (bonus)are also rising.

4 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What is the woman’s opinion about her idea of the online business?

A．It’s unique.

B．It’s practical.

C．It’s challenging.

2. Why will the woman contact artists?

A．To see their works.

B．To look for inspiration.

C．To do business with them.

3. What will the woman do for large orders?

A．Offer free delivery.

B．Charge a small fee.

C．Give a discount.

4. What is special about the packaging?

A．It’s luxury.

B．It’s of good quality.

C．It’s environmentally friendly.

5 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What is the woman’s opinion about her present job?

A．It is promising.

B．It is boring.

C．It is challenging.

2. What does European Space Agency require?

A．A tour guide.

B．A translator.

C．A language teacher.

3. Which of the following is required for the job?

A．A degree and a lively character.

B．Work experience at least 4 or 5 years.

C．A degree and a lovely character.

4. What does the woman decide to do?

A．Visit the agency.

B．Apply for the job.

C．Stay with her present company.

6 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What did the speaker’s father think of his last job?

A．Satisfactory.

B．Just so-so.

C．Disappointing.

2. What did the speaker do after her father lost his job?

A．She advised him to be optimistic.

B．She spent less of her pocket money.

C．She worked part-time.

3. What did the speaker’s father decide to do finally?

A．Refuse the speaker’s help.

B．Start his own business.

C．Get a job in another company.

7 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. How will the woman deal with the problem on the front page?

A．Make the letters larger.

B．Delete the pool design.

C．Leave the page blank.

2. On which page will the woman add a picture?

A．Page 2.

B．Page 4.

C．Page 5.

3. What color was the print of the prices at first?

A．Black.

B．Red.

C．Blue.

8 . Why did Mike go to China?

A．To have a business trip.

B．To meet with his boss.

C．To learn about tea culture.

9 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Who are the speakers?

A．Students.

B．Teachers.

C．Clerks.

2. What are they mainly talking about?

A．Noise in the office.

B．A new meeting room.

C．The story of a workmate.

3. What does Stan suggest they do?

A．Talk to Jack openly.

B．Move to another office.

C．Ask for a meeting room.

10 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Why did the woman choose to be a teacher as a profession?

A．Because of the pressure from her family.

B．Because of a teacher’s encouragement.

C．Because of the passion for the work.

2. What does the woman think is the best part of her job?

A．Being with children.

B．Winning others’ respect.

C．Learning different things.

3. What does the woman want her students to be?

A．Lifelong learners.

B．Creative thinkers.

C．Good communicators.