1、B、 was trickedC、 had not been trickedD、 was not tricked学生答案：C标准答案：解析：得分：12. （ 单选题 ） George can at least be thankful that _. （本题0.0分） the telephone itself is working he can use the directory in the box to find the number the call box is in a convenient position he is able to give his message to the h
2、otel receptionistA3. （ 单选题 ） The main purpose of the passage is to provide _. （本题0.0分） instructions about how to use a public call box advice about how to deal with public telephone problems criticism of the efficiency of telephone system an account of possible annoyances in using a public telephone
3、D4.（阅读理解题）Using a public telephone may well be one of the minor irritations of life, demanding patience, determination and a strong possibility of failure, together on occasion with considerable unpopularity.The hopeful caller （shall we call him George?） waits till six oclock in the evening to take
4、advantage of the so-called “cheap rates” for a long-distance call. The telephone box, with two broken panes of glass in the side, stands at the junction of two main roads with buses, lorries and cars roaring past. It is pouring with rain as George joins a queue of four depressed-looking people. Time
5、 passes slowly and seems to come to a standstill while the person immediately before George carries on an endless conversation, pausing only to insert another coin every minute or so.Eventually the receiver is replaced and the caller leaves the box. George enters and picks up one of the directories
6、inside, only to discover that someone unknown has torn out the very page he needs. Nothing for it but to dial directory Enquiries, wait patiently for a reply down the number given.At last George can go ahead with his call. Just as he is starting to dial, however, the door opens and an unpleasant-loo
7、king face peers in with the demand, “Cant you hurry up?” Ignoring such barbarity, George continues to dial and his unwanted companion withdraws. At last he hears the burr-burr of the ringing tone, immediately followed by rapid pips demanding his money, but he is now so upset that he knocks down the
8、coins he has placed ready on the top of the box. Having at last located them, he dials again: the pips are repeated and he hastily inserts the coins. A cold voice informs him, “Grand Hotel, Chalfont Wells.” “Ive an urgent message for a Mr. Smith who is a guest in your hotel. Could you put me through
9、 to him? Im afraid I dont know his room number.”The response appears less than enthusiastic and a long long silence follows. George inserts more coins. Then the voice informs him, “Ive been trying to locate Mr. Smith but the hall porter reports having seen him leave about a minute ago.”Breathing hea
10、vily, George replaces the receiver, just as the knocking on the door starts again.5. （ 单选题 ） The theme of this passage is to tell the readers _. （本题2.0分） what people should do on Valentines Day the reason people choose Cupid to be the symbol of Valentines Day the tradition people always follow on Va
11、lentines Day the origin and significance of St. Valentines Day26. （ 单选题 ） It can be inferred from the passage that _. （本题0.0分） the Roman Emperor, Claudius, was a Christian in spite of the Emperors prohibition, many people still held the desire for love the Roman Emperor himself experienced a painful
12、 marriage in Christianity, Cupid is the god of LoveB7. （ 单选题 ） Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage? （本题0.0分） Valentine is a persons name. On Valentines Day, cards are usually used by people to express love. On Valentines Day, everyone can take one day break from wo
13、rk to be with their lovers. Cupid is often used to symbolize love.8. （ 单选题 ） The word “anonymous” in the first paragraph means _. （本题0.0分） people do something by leaving false name people do something by leaving no name people do something by leaving real name people do something by leaving nickname
14、9. （ 单选题 ） St. Valentines Day is a holiday for _. （本题0.0分） people celebrating the new years coming people fooling others people getting a family reunion people expressing love to their lovers10.February 14th is a complicated but interesting holiday. First of all, St. Valentines Day is not a holiday from work. No one gets a day off. On Valentines Day people usually send romantic cards to someone they love or want to be loved by. The cards are called “valentines”. They are very colorful, ofte
