— Where are you living now?— In Chicago. But ...

— Where are you living now?

— In Chicago. But I ______ in New York for 3 years.

A．have lived         B．had lived          C．had been living     D．lived

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– Where are you working now?

– In Chongqing. But I _____ in Shanghai for 5 years.

A. worked         B. had worked           C. have worked        D. had been working

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You are a new manager at the American branch of your German firm in Chicago. With a few minutes to spare between meetings, you go to get a quick cup of coffee.

“Hey, David, how are you?” one of the senior partners at the firm asks you.

“Good, thank you, Dr. Greer,” you reply. You’ve really been wanting to make a connection with the senior leadership at the firm, and this seems like a great opportunity. But as you start to think of something to say, your American colleague breaks in to steal your spotlight.

“So Arnold”, your colleague says to your boss, in such a casual manner that it makes your German soul cringe(畏缩), “So what’s your Super bowl prediction? I mean, you’re a Niners fan, right?”

The conversation moves on, and you walk silently back to your desk with your coffee. You know how important small talk is in the U.S., and you feel jealous of people who can do it well.

There’s nothing small about the role that small talk plays in American professional culture. People from other countries are often surprised at how important small talk is in the U.S. and how naturally and comfortably people seem to do it ------ with peers, men, women, and even with superiors. You can be the most technically skilled worker in the world, but your ability to progress in your job in the United States is highly dependent on your ability to build and maintain positive relationships with people at work. And guess what skill is critical for building and maintaining these relationships? Small talk.

What can you do if you are from another culture and want to learn to use small talk in the U.S. to build relationships and establish trust? Work hard to hone(磨练) your own version of American-style small talk. Watch how others do it. You don’t have to mimic what they do; in fact, that would likely backfire because people would see you as inauthentic. But if you can develop your own personal version, that can go a long way toward making you feel comfortable and competence．

1.The author introduces the topic of the passage by______.

A. describing an interesting scene

B. offering a plot

C. making comparisons

D. telling a small jokes

2.What do we know about German people?

A．They usually make small talk in work breaks．

B．They hate making small talk．

C．They don’t make so much small talk．

D．They are good at making small talk too．

3.What makes people from other countries surprised in American professional culture?

A．American workers’ ability to make progress．

B．American workers’ attitude towards superiors．

C．The special meaning of small talk．

D．The role small talk plays in work settings．

4.What does “backfire” underlined in the last paragraph mean?

A．have a warm atmosphere

B．have the opposite effect

C．have a good result

D．have a hard time

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You are a new manager at the American branch of your German firm in Chicago. With a few minutes to spare between meetings, you go to get a quick cup of coffee.

“Hey, David, how are you?” one of the senior partners at the firm asks you.

“Good, thank you, Dr. Greer,” you reply. You’ve really been wanting to make a connection with the senior leadership at the firm, and this seems like a great opportunity. But as you start to think of something to say, your American colleague breaks in to steal your spotlight.

“So Arnold”, your colleague says to your boss, in such a casual manner that it makes your German soul cringe(畏缩), “So what’s your Super bowl prediction? I mean, you’re a Niners fan, right?”

The conversation moves on, and you walk silently back to your desk with your coffee. You know how important small talk is in the U.S., and you feel jealous of people who can do it well.

There’s nothing small about the role that small talk plays in American professional culture. People from other countries are often surprised at how important small talk is in the U.S. and how naturally and comfortably people seem to do it ------ with peers, men, women, and even with superiors. You can be the most technically skilled worker in the world, but your ability to progress in your job in the United States is highly dependent on your ability to build and maintain positive relationships with people at work. And guess what skill is critical for building and maintaining these relationships? Small talk.

What can you do if you are from another culture and want to learn to use small talk in the U.S. to build relationships and establish trust? Work hard to hone(磨练) your own version of American-style small talk. Watch how others do it. You don’t have to imitate what they do; in fact, that would likely backfire because people would see you as inauthentic(假的,不可信的). But if you can develop your own personal version, that can go a long way toward making you feel comfortable and competent．

1.The author introduces the topic of the passage by________________.

A. offering a plot

B. describing an interesting scene

C. making comparisons

D. telling a small joke

2.What do we know about German people?

A. They don’t make so much small talk．

B. They hate making small talk．

C. They usually make small talk in work breaks．

D. They are good at making small talk too．

3.What makes people from other countries surprised in American professional culture?

A. American workers’ ability to make progress．

B. American workers’ attitude towards superiors．

C. The special meaning of small talk

D. The role small talk plays in work settings．

4.What does “backfire” underlined in the last paragraph mean?

A. have a warm atmosphere

B. have the opposite effect

C. have a good result

D. have a hard time

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---Where is your new home now?

---In the new developed zone. But I _____ downtown for five years.

A. have lived     B. had lived            C. lived        D. was living

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听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。

1.Where does the speaker’s friend live？

A. In Atlanta.　　 B. In Chicago.　　 C. In San Francisco.

2.What is the speaker’s job?

A. An artist.　　 B. A doctor.　　 C. An office manager.

3.How often do the two friends talk on the phone?

A. Twice a month.　　 B. Once a week.　　 C. Once a day.

4.In how many ways does the speaker keep in touch with her friend？

A. 2.　　 B. 3.　　 C. 5.

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Imagine living in a country torn by war. Or maybe you live in a place where there are few jobs and little chance to earn a living. Your family decides to move — not to another town, but to another country. You and your family have become immigrants. People are called immigrants when they move to a foreign country to make their homes.

People become immigrants for many reasons. The most common one is economic opportunities. Most immigrants are attracted to other countries by the promise of jobs, farmland, or business opportunities.

Other people become immigrants in order to get away from mistreatment or natural disasters. They are refugees. Some refugees move to avoid wars and political unrest. Others are seeking freedom to express their religious views. Still others are uprooted by disasters, such as terrible flooding or drought.

Some people have become immigrants against their will. Captured in Africa, shipped to foreign lands and forced to work as slaves, many early African immigrants to North and South America came in chains.

Except for Native Americans, all people came to the United States from someplace else. For nearly 500 years, immigrants have landed on America’s shores seeking a better life. Throughout American history, immigrants often worked low-paying, dangerous jobs that other people refused to do.

Immigrants from around the world helped shape American life. Many immigrants absorbed the customs and language common to most Americans. They also brought their own traditions, including music and foods. Over time, many of these traditions have become part of American life.

The first European immigrants to America hoped to colonize new lands. By the mid-1500s, Spaniards had ventured into Florida, California, and the American Southwest. French immigrants arrived in the early 1600s and built their first colony in Canada. The English also arrived in the early 1600s. They established 13 colonies along America’s Atlantic Coast.

In the 1700s, England became the major power in colonial North America. But many European immigrants came to live in the English colonies. They included people from Sweden, Holland, Germany, Scotland, and Ireland.

Immigrants still come to the United States seeking freedom and economic opportunities. Most new immigrants no longer come from Europe. They come mainly from Central and South America, the Caribbean, and Asia.

Today, the U.S. government keeps the number of immigrants into the country each year in check. People who sneak illegally into the United States are called illegal immigrants, who, if caught, would be sent back to their home countries.

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Did you grow up in one culture, your parents came from another, and you are now living in a 1.(total) different country? If so, then you are a third-culture kid.

The term “third—culture kid” 2. (use) in the 1960s for the first time by Dr. Ruth. She first came across this phenomenon while　 3. (research) North American children living in India. In general, third-culture kids benefit from　 4. (they) intercultural experience and they often reach excellent academic results.

Yet many　　 5.(difficulty) may arise from this phenomenon. Third-culture kids may not be able to adapt themselves completely 6.their new surroundings. Also, they often find it hard 7.(develop) new friendship. Additionally, for 8.third-culture kid, it is often easier to move to a new country than to return to his homeland. For example, after living in Australia for many years, Louis finally returned to the country9.she was born. She didn’t know anything about current TV shows 10. fashion trends. And she didn’t share the same values as other teens of her age.

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No matter where you live or how you define yourself, these are some of the best activities to get in touch with nature.

Hiking

One of the easiest and most accessible ways to get close to nature is by setting out on a good old hike. Hiking generally doesn’t require any special equipment or special skills; just a good pair of boots, a map, and a thirst for adventure. This activity can be as relaxing as you make it. Suggestion: consider doing a little advance research on Trails.com or Every Trail.com.

Backcountry Camping

Why limit yourself to just a day hike when you can have a full weekend (or longer) adventure? Backcountry camping involves packing your tent, sleeping bag, food, and water on your back to set up camp in a remote location. If you’re an experienced hiker and camper, this is an excellent way to test your survival skills and explore the wildness. Many parks require backpackers to obtain permits, so make sure to register and map your route before stepping on the trail.

Mountain and Road Biking

Unlike long hikes through the woods, biking allows you to cover more ground and travel farther while still being in nature. Mountain biking typically involves riding up and down steep slopes, between trees, and over rocks. If this sounds too intense or your tires aren’t suited for a rocky path, consider taking a road bike or a hybrid on paved trails through forest preserves or along country roads.

1.What is especially suggested before hiking?

A. Having a new pair of boots.

B. Having a map.

C. Having athirst for adventure.

D. Doing some advance research on the websites.

2.Which of the following items is NOT necessary when taking backcountry camping according o the passage?

A. A tent.　　 B. A cell phone.

C. Food.　　 D. Some water.

3.What is the typical character of the mountain biking?

A. You have to get permits.

B. You have to do some research in advance.

C. You can ride up and down the mountains.

D. You must have a road bike.

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In my living room, there is a plaque(匾) that advises me to “Bloom(开花) where you are planted.” It ____ me of Dorothy. I got to know Dorothy in the early 1980s，when I was teaching Early Childhood Development through a program with Union College in Barbourville, Kentucky. The job responsibilities required occasional visits to the ____ of each teacher in the program. Dorothy ____ in my memory as one who “bloomed” in her remote area.

Dorothy taught in a school in Harlan County, Kentucky, Appalachian Mountain area. To get to her school from the town of Harlan, I followed a road ____ around the mountain. In the eight-mile journey, I crossed the same railroad track five times, giving the possibility of getting ____ by the same train five times. Rather than feeling ____ by this drive through the mountains, I found it depressing. The ____ level was shocking and the small shabby houses gave me the greatest feeling of ____ .

From the moment of my arrival at the little school, all gloom(忧郁)　　 ____ . Upon arriving at Dorothy’s classroom, I was ____ with smiling faces and treated like a queen. The children had been prepared to show me their latest projects. Dorothy told me with a big smile that they were ____ poke greens salad and cornbread for “dinner” (lunch). In case you don’t ____ , poke greens are a weed type plant that grows wild, especially on poor ground.

Dorothy never ____ reports of exciting activities of her students. Her ____ never cooled down. When it came time to ____ for the testing and interviewing required to receive her Child Development Associate Certification, Dorothy was ____ . She came to the assessment(评价) and ____ in all areas. Afterward, she ____ me to the one-and-only steak house in the area to ____ her victory, as if she had received her Ph.D. degree. After the meal, she placed a little box containing an old pen in my hand. She said it was a family heirloom (传家宝), but to me it is a treasured symbol of appreciation and pride that cannot be ____ with things.

1.A. convinces　　 B. reminds　　 C. informs　　 D. warns

2.A. classroom　　 B. family　　 C. office　　 D. dormitry

3.A. hangs out　　 B. moves out　　 C. stands out　　 D. turns out

4.A. winding　　 B. hiding　　 C. jumping　　 D. swinging

5.A. forgotten　　 B. abandoned　　 C. picked　　 D. caught

6.A. tired　　 B. excited　　 C. scared　　 D. regretted

7.A. education　　 B. wealth　　 C. health　　 D. poverty

8.A. happiness　　 B. shame　　 C. hopelessness　　 D. regret

9.A. disappeared　　 B. deepened　　 C. increased　　 D. flooded

10.A. comforted　　 B. satisfied　　 C. greeted　　 D. encouraged

11.A. serving　　 B. smelling　　 C. stealing　　 D. tasting

12.A. care　　 B. know　　 C. eat　　 D. like

13.A. kept a record of　　 B. complained of　　 C. took notice of　　 D. ran out of

14.A. anxiety　　 B. enthusiasm　　 C. sympathy　　 D. depression

15.A. search　　 B. sit　　 C. pay　　 D. look

16.A. nervous　　 B. shy　　 C. ready　　 D. careful

17.A. passed　　 B. failed　　 C. picked　　 D. falled

18.A. attracted　　 B. forced　　 C. invited　　 D. introduced

19.A. show　　 B. celebrate　　 C. declare　　 D. decide

20.A. packed　　 B. made　　 C. broken　　 D. matched

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