200.( )the children to bed， she began to correct the students‘ exercises.

2. Passage 18 Students can travel in the United States without spending too much money if they follow these suggestions. A travel agent can give you information on special economy fares for trains， buses and planes. Think about hiking or biking for a part of your trip， too. You‘ll not only save money， but you‘ll also see a lot more of the country. Some students may want to travel by car. Be sure to think about going with other students — many colleges have ―ride boards‖ that list when and where other students plan to travel. Many radio stations provide the same sort of service — they announce who‘s driving where， when， how many riders they will take and what the expenses will be. There are many inexpensive， older hotels near bus or train stations. Check your travel guide for names of the best. Many parts of the country also have youth hostels where young people can stay for only a few dollars a night. You don‘t have to eat in restaurants all the time， but we don‘t recommend a diet of candy and cola， either. You can usually get a healthy， cheap breakfast in a restaurant. If the weather is warm， you can buy food in supermarkets or at roadside stands and have a picnic for lunch. For dinner you can get the names of good， cheap restaurants from travel guides or friends. To see more of the country， you‘d better travel( ).

A. 　by plane

B. 　 by bus

C. 　 by train

D. 　 by bike

139.China has hundreds of islands，( )the largest is Taiwan.

A. 　in which

B. 　 to which

C. 　 from which

D. 　 of which

145.As it was getting cold， I( )the blanket around myself.

A. 　ditch

B. 　 wrap

C. 　 remove

D. 　 phenomenon

45.During our stay in Europe we visited many places of( )spots， including several castles.

A. 　historic

B. 　 history

C. 　 histrionic

D. 　 historical

4. Passage 10 Your boss holds your future prospects in his hands. Some bosses are hard to get along with. Some have excellent qualifications but no idea when it comes to dealing with people. Of course， not all bosses are like that. The relationship you have with your boss can be a major factor in determining your rise up the career ladder. Your boss is not only your leader， he is also the person best equipped to help you do the job you are paid to do. He can inform you of company direction that may affect your professional development. Your boss also needs you to perform at your best in order to accomplish his objectives. He needs your feedback in order to provide realistic and useful reports to upper management. But how does this help you establish a meaningful working relationship with your boss? The key is communication. Learn and understand his goals and priorities (优先的事). Observe and understand your boss‘s work style. If he has not been clear with his expectations， ask! Likewise， ask for feedback and accept criticism gracefully. And if he understands that you do not view your job as just something to fill the hours between 9 and 5， he may be more likely to help you. In short， getting along with your boss requires getting to know his likes and dislikes and learning to work with his personality and management style. The most important factor for establishing a good working relationship with the boss is( ).

A. 　 high expectations

B. 　 quick feedback

C. 　 frequent criticism

D. 　 effective communication

183.One pound is( )to 0.454 kilograms.

A. 　equal

B. 　 valuable

C. 　 worth

D. 　 same

3. Passage 12 More and more people like bicycling and it is no surprise. It is fun， healthy and good for the environment. Maybe that‘s why there are 1.4 billion bicycles and only 400 million cars on roads worldwide today. Bikes can take you almost anywhere， and there is no oil cost! Get on a bicycle and ride around your neighborhood. You may discover something new all around you. Stopping and getting off a bike is easier than stopping and getting out of your car. You can bike to work and benefit from the enjoyable exercise without polluting the environment. You don‘t even have to ride all the way. Folding bikes work well for people who ride the train. Just fold the bike and take it with you. You can do the same on an airplane. A folding bike can be packed in a suitcase. You can also take a common bike with you when you fly. But be sure to look for information by getting on airline websites. Not all airlines are bicycle-friendly to travelers. Health Benefits of Bicycling: It helps to prevent heart diseases. It helps to control your weight. A 15-minute bike ride to and from work three times a week burns off five kilos of fat in a year. It can improve your mood. Exercise like bicycling has been shown to make people feel better， more relaxed and self-confident. Bicycling is healthier than driving. If you travel with a folding bike， you can fold it and( ).

A. 　get out of the car

B. 　 take it onto a train

C. 　 put it in your purse

D. 　 go on airline websites

70.While professors are taking about economic theories， businesspeople are more ( )about profits.

A. 　nervous

B. 　 conceived

C. 　 concerned

D. 　 confirmed

66.After a two-month inquiry， the police( )the three men‘s intention to rob a bank and have arrested them.

A. 　has uncovered

B. 　 have uncovered

C. 　 has explored

D. 　 have explored

88.My family( )on my father‘s unemployment benefit after he lost his job.

A. 　got off

B. 　 got from

C. 　 got by

D. 　 got through