1、Passage 12More 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.
1. From the passage, we know that bicycling is becoming very ________.

3、13、

A. 　 familiar

B. 　 similar

C. 　 regular

D. 　 thirty

10、18、

A. to

B. of

C. about

D. for

6、10、

A. as

B. in

C. like

D. near

9、14、

A. description

B. exposition

C. explanation

D. excuse

5、6、

A. present

B. instant

C. recent

D. immediate

54.I never felt anxious or( )when somebody else got a higher position or made a lot of money.

A. 　envy

B. 　 supportive

C. 　 envious

D. 　 ambitious

105.As soon as it saw the dog coming towards it, the cat arched its back and its fur started to( ).

A. 　fell

B. 　 ruffle

C. 　 bristle

D. 　 prop

168.We volunteered to collect money to help the( )of the tsunami.

A. 　victims

B. 　 folks

C. 　 fellows

D. 　 villagers

5、12、

A. wrapped

B. rested

C. gathered

D. packed

1、Passage 10Your 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.
2. In the second paragraph, ―rise up the career ladder‖ (Line 2) means ________.

A. 　 going to work abroad

B. 　 changing jobs frequently

C. 　 being promoted in position

D. 　 pursuing an advanced degree