---Are you satisfied with her answer?
---Not at all. It couldn’t have been _______.

1. A.
   any worse
2. B.
   so bad
3. C.
   much better
4. D.
   the worst

---________ .
---Er…I want to buy my wife a gift for Christmas, but I don’t know what she would like.

1. A.
   What are you looking for, sir?
2. B.
   Welcome to our store, sir
3. C.
   May I help you, sir?
4. D.
   What on earth do you want, sir?

---Is Bob still performing ?
---I’m afraid not . He is said       the stage already as he has become an official.

1. A.
   to have left
2. B.
   to leave
3. C.
   to have been left
4. D.
   to be left

---Does Jim do his new job well?
--- __________ his old job.
---How stupid! I fear there's no hope for him

1. A.
   No better than
2. B.
   Not better than
3. C.
   No so well as
4. D.
   No as well as

A new eight-kilometer road is under construction that links the port area with motorway system. It is expected to carry 20,000 trucks and cars a day, which greatly reduces the overcrowded traffic in the center of the city. As part of the project, two four-kilometer road tunnels are being built below the central area of the city, one for traffic to the north and the other for the traffic to the south. The two tunnels are about 20 meters below the surface and are 12 meters wide, providing for two lanes of traffic in each direction. 

In the upper part of the tunnel two air-conditioning pipes remove the waste gas of trucks and cars and keep the quality of air inside the tunnel. The lighting is at the top of the tunnel, practically at its highest point. There will also be electric signs at frequent intervals. They show traffic conditions ahead and can be seen clearly by drivers. The wall is made up of four main elements, which include a waterproofing covering and, on the inside of the tunnel, a concrete lining.
Each tunnel is roughly round and the lower part of the tunnel is somewhat flat. The surface of the road lies on the base, which is made of concrete and steel. The drainage system, just below the road surface on one side, removes any extra liquid, particularly water. In the event of fire, the fire main, which is made of steel, pipes water to many fire hydrant stations at regular intervals along the length of the tunnel. The fire main is at the side of the tunnel and at the level of the road surface. Other systems in the tunnel will include emergency phones

1. 1.

   Each of the tunnels under construction is _____

   1. A.
      eight kilometers long and twenty meters wide
   2. B.
      eight kilometers long and six meters wide
   3. C.
      four kilometers long and twenty meters wide
   4. D.
      four kilometers long and six meters wide
2. 2.

   Which part of the tunnel in the diagram is used to pipe out extra water?

   1. A.
      1
   2. B.
      3
   3. C.
      5
   4. D.
      6
3. 3.

   Driving in the tunnel, one can know the traffic conditions ahead through______

   1. A.
      the lights
   2. B.
      the electric signs
   3. C.
      the trucks and the cars
   4. D.
      the emergency phones
4. 4.

   The passage is mainly about _____

   1. A.
      the construction of a road
   2. B.
      the design of a road
   3. C.
      the construction of two tunnels
   4. D.
      the design of two tunnels

Hilton Shanghai, the city's first international hotel, has been recognized as a top business hotel in Shanghai for its convenient location and outstanding facilities for more than 20 years.
However, the hotel's newly appointed general manager Gerd Knaust says it is the people that make the hotel successful.
More than 380 employees have been working with the hotel for more than 15 years. Some of them have personal relationships with customers.
''It's a people-relation business,'' Knaust says. ''They really tell me about the stories in the last 15 years. It's something very nice to listen to. It's also a lasting memory for the guests.''
In fact, over the years, some of the guests have stayed in the hotel 200 or even 300 times.
Knaust, who has been working in the hospitality industry for more than 30 years, started his career as a chef in Germany. During his early 30s, Knaust already moved to the top in the culinary (烹調(diào)的) field as director of kitchen of Hyatt Regency Cologne in Germany.
After holding several general manager positions in Mandarin Oriental hotels, Knaust joined Hilton International as the general manager to open the Conrad and Doubletree by Hilton at Haitang Bay, Sanya in 2010.
When he was appointed as the general manager of Hilton Shanghai in November, he not only was heavily involved in recruitment, sales and marketing strategies but also he worked closely with the food and beverage team to develop the hotel's restaurant concepts and menus.
''I believe that we should offer quality and healthy food.'' he says.
Knaust believes that a hotel must value the customers' comments on Ctrip, Trip Advisor and other platforms, etc.
''It keeps us more on guard to be 100 percent professional,'' he says

1. 1.

   Why do business travelers choose Hilton Shanghai?

   1. A.
      Because of its location, facilities and good service
   2. B.
      Because it is in Shanghai
   3. C.
      Because its general manager is excellent
   4. D.
      Because some customers are the staff’s relatives
2. 2.

   From the passage we know ______

   1. A.
      Hilton Shanghai is the first international hotel in China
   2. B.
      Gerd Knaust thinks that the staff is the most important in making the hotel successful
   3. C.
      Gerd Knaust has worked in Hilton Shanghai for more than 20 years
   4. D.
      most of the employees in Hilton Shanghai have personal relationships with customers
3. 3.

   Knaust joined Hilton International as the general manager to ______

   1. A.
      start his career as chef
   2. B.
      be involved in recruitment
   3. C.
      open the Conrad and Doubletree
   4. D.
      develop the hotel’s restaurant concepts and menus
4. 4.

   Trip Advisor in the last paragraph but one is likely to be______

   1. A.
      a person who can give you some advice about trip
   2. B.
      a place where you can have a good trip
   3. C.
      an organization which can give you some advice
   4. D.
      a website where travelers can leave their advice
5. 5.

   What is the passage mainly about?

   1. A.
      First international hotel in Shanghai
   2. B.
      How to manage a hotel well
   3. C.
      Knaust's management idea
   4. D.
      Knaust's life story

1. 1.

   What you have just read is a _______

   1. A.
      note
   2. B.
      report
   3. C.
      schedule
   4. D.
      poster
2. 2.

   What is going to take place on 2 February, 2013?

   1. A.
      A party for close friends to meet and have fun
   2. B.
      A party to celebrate a traditional festival
   3. C.
      A big event to welcome a Chinese new year
   4. D.
      A social gathering to raise money for wildlife
3. 3.

   Which of the following statements is true?

   1. A.
      Tickets are sold in Kwun Tong High School
   2. B.
      It's unnecessary to take soft drinks with you
   3. C.
      Free digital cameras are provided for everybody
   4. D.
      Festival food will be served without extra charge

“Tomorrow is another day”---- this line has impressed various people at various times. It's now 70 years after it appeared in the film, but it still seems to hold its power especially during an economic downturn.
The phrase comes from a film adaptation of Margaret Mitchell's successful 1936 novel Gone With the Wind. It's set in the American South and tells the story of a strong heroine, Scarlett O' Hara, who struggles to find love during the Civil War and, afterwards, of her strength in surviving the war and its hardships.
Love story 
In a moment of despair, Scarlett finally realizes that her love belongs to Rhett Butler. For many audiences, it is the theme of love and struggle that has kept the movie alive. While the burning of Atlanta might seem irrelevant to today's viewers, the timeless theme of love keeps its ability to touch people.
With a promise to her lover still in her mind, Scarlett chooses to stay in the midst of war and take care of Melanie. But her heart is broken when Rhett just walks away, leaving the woman that he once loved with cruel words, "Frankly, dear, I don' t give a damn."
Great epic
The film shows the love-hate relationship of these characters, but also American history, the fall of the Confederacy and the following period of Reconstruction in the South. The background made this film a true classic in the epic genre.
When the film opened after World War II, French viewers loved it, and it reminded them of their fight against the Nazis. In 1940 Shanghai, during the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, people stood in line for hours to watch this film, and saw the same suffering they were having as well as the hope and possibility of building a new homeland from the ruins.
Each nationality could identify with the story and see it as a victory. In fact, Gone With the Wind never lost its charm and ability to inspire and amaze.
Biggest of all time
The film had five directors, 15-plus screenwriters, and an unexpected 200 million, which makes it the biggest selling film of all times in North America. It also won 10 Academy awards in 1940

1. 1.

   The underlined "it" in the first paragraph refers to _______

   1. A.
      the novel Gone with the Wind
   2. B.
      "tomorrow is another day"
   3. C.
      the movie Gone with the Wind
   4. D.
      the Academy Award
2. 2.

   The text is written mainly to _______

   1. A.
      celebrate the anniversary of Margaret Mitchell
   2. B.
      introduce how the film was directed and filmed
   3. C.
      throw light on the charm of the movie "Gone with the Wind"
   4. D.
      inspire people to struggle the economic downturn
3. 3.

   It can be concluded that Scarlett O' Hara is _______

   1. A.
      optimistic and lucky
   2. B.
      childish and realistic
   3. C.
      caring and stubborn
   4. D.
      strong-minded and persistent
4. 4.

   The passage mentions Shanghai in order to _______

   1. A.
      prove that the background of the movie touched viewers
   2. B.
      describe how popular the movie was at that time
   3. C.
      point out that Shanghai was a center of entertainment
   4. D.
      tell us that Chinese were suffering the War then

(You may read the questions first)

1. 1.

   In advertisement 2, the Traveler enables us to learn__________

   1. A.
      the road conditions from London to Oxfords
   2. B.
      all the garages along the chosen route
   3. C.
      the time and speed of the journey in Britain
   4. D.
      the directions from London to Paris
2. 2.

   In advertisement 3, the Quizmaster_________

   1. A.
      contains nothing but 5400 questions
   2. B.
      can only answer challenging questions
   3. C.
      can be bought in many shops
   4. D.
      can be used by people of all
3. 3.

   All these advertisements are aimed at those_________

   1. A.
      who like to order goods at home
   2. B.
      who are going to travel abroad
   3. C.
      who do market researches
   4. D.
      who are interested in intelligence tests

Zhang Wenchi is a 19-year-old student of Hubei Xiangyang No.1 High School. He is very brave and always helps others in need.
On March 26, 2012, Zhang donated bone marrow (骨髓) at the Navy General Hospital of Beijing. He is the youngest and the first high school student to do it. Last April, Zhang became a blood donor on his 18th birthday. He also joined the China Marrow Donor Program that day. Six months later, his bone marrow was chosen as a match for a 4-year-old leukemia (白血病) patient from Fujian.
Zhang was studying for the National College Entrance Examination (NCEE) when the call from the Chinese Bone Marrow Donors came. He found out that the patient could not wait, or things might get worse. With the support of his family and school, Zhang arrived at the hospital in Beijing the very next day.
“Saving a life is more important than taking an exam, and having the chance to help cure a patient does not allow for more thought,” Zhang said.
The transplant operation (移植手術(shù)) was a success. After that, Zhang Wenchi was in good health and he came back to school soon. Zhang said then the most important task for him was the exam. He hoped that his dream of becoming a pilot could come true.
Now the NCEE has been over for more than a month, and what about Zhang Wenchi’s marks? To our great relief, it’s known that he has earned 540 points, which means he can be admitted into Beihang University (formerly Beijing University of Aeronautics & Astronautics). Therefore he can realize his dream of flying in the sky.
Zhang’s deed has earned him nationwide respect, and some have given him the nickname, “the most beautiful post-90s student”

1. 1.

   Which of the following about Zhang Wenchi is right?

   1. A.
      He was born on March 26, 1993
   2. B.
      He donated bone marrow at a hospital in Xiangyang
   3. C.
      He is the first university student to donate bone marrow
   4. D.
      His bone marrow was chosen as a match for a patient from Fujian
2. 2.

   From Zhang Wenchi’s words we know that ______

   1. A.
      he is a little unreasonable
   2. B.
      he is very active and outgoing
   3. C.
      he is very kind and determined
   4. D.
      he is always ready to quit exams
3. 3.

   What’s the main idea of the last but one paragraph?

   1. A.
      Zhang Wenchi’s points and our anxiety
   2. B.
      Zhang Wenchi’s points and his future education
   3. C.
      Zhang Wenchi is sure to fly in the sky tomorrow
   4. D.
      Beihang University has already decided to admit him
4. 4.

   What’s the best title for the passage?

   1. A.
      Zhang Wenchi’s college dream
   2. B.
      A 19-year-old student gave up exams
   3. C.
      A 4-year-old leukemia patient was saved
   4. D.
      Zhang Wenchi---the most beautiful post-90s student
5. 5.

   The text is most probably taken from ______

   1. A.
      a computer book
   2. B.
      a library guide
   3. C.
      a project handbook
   4. D.
      a newspaper report