144.They came and gave us a( )( )as to the value of our house.

1、Passage 16Many a young person tells me he wants to be a writer. I always encourage such people, but I
also explain that there‘s a big difference between ―being a writer‖, and writing. In most cases these
individuals are dreaming of wealth and fame, not the long hours alone at a typewriter. ―You‘ve got to want to write,‖ I say to them, ―not want to be a writer.‖
The reality is that writing is a lonely, private and poor-paying affair. For every writer kissed
by fortune, there are thousands more whose longing is never rewarded. When I left a 20-year
career in the U.S. Coast Guard to become a freelance writer, I had no prospects at all. What I did
have was a friend who found me a place in a New York apartment building. It didn‘t even matter
that it was cold and had no bathroom. I immediately bought a used manual typewriter and felt like
a genuine writer.
After a year or so, however, I still hadn‘t gotten a break and began to doubt myself. It was so
hard to sell a story that barely made enough to eat. But I knew I wanted to write. I had dreamed
about it for years. I wasn‘t going to be one of those people who die wondering – what if I would
keep putting my dream to the last even though it meant living with uncertainty and fear of failure.
This is the Shadowland of hope, and anyone with a dream must learn to live there.
3. Why did the author begin to doubt himself after the first year of his writing career?

A. 　 He wasn‘t able to produce a single book.

B. 　 He hadn‘t seen a change for the better.

C. 　 He wasn‘t able to have a rest for a whole year.

D. 　 He found his dream would never come true.

6、19、

A. effective

B. sensitive

C. ordinary

D. careful

1、18、

A. 　 had been

B. 　 was

C. 　 might be

D. 　 would be

4、3、

A. 　 turn out

B. 　 take on

C. 　 take out

D. 　 come into

1、Translation 10If you are feeling that life just cannot be any worse for you, it can be challenging to think
positive thoughts. When we are stressed, depressed, upset, or otherwise in a negative state of mind
because we perceive that "bad things" keep happening to us, it is important to shift those negative
thoughts to something positive. If you start with one small, positive thing and repeat it during the
course of your day, you will begin to move into a more positive situation: positive thoughts,
feelings, opportunities and people will start showing up in your life. With practice, you will find
that over time, you will change your outlook and choose to be happy, regardless of the events
around you.

140.When will the new driving laws come into( ).

A. 　 use

B. 　effect

C. 　service

D. 　 existence

2、10、

A. 　 what

B. 　 why

C. 　 which

D. 　 that

83.We take great( )in opening the door to this great step in your journey.

A. 　pleasure

B. 　 suggestion

C. 　 progress

D. 　 courage

26.Stephen has committed a serious( ), which makes the whole family upset.

A. 　sin

B. 　 offence

C. 　 crime

D. 　 guilt

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. 5. The best title for the passage might be ________.

A. 　 How to Take Care Of Your Boss.

B. 　 How to Get Along with Your Boss

C. 　 How to Accept Your Boss‘s Criticism