We had to start at exactly the same time, so we had our watches ____.A.checkedB.testedC.st

Only after the storm was over______.

A．could we start off

B．we could start off

C．had we started off

D．we had started off

We ________ to start our own business, but we never had enough money.

A) have hoped

B) hope

C) had hoped

D) should hope

o start with—everything—but there’s bound to be a retribution, which reflected O’Neill’s realistic view of tragedy. (punishments)

听力原文：What time does breakfast start？

(A) We serve from 6:30 to 10.

(B) I had to work late last night.

(C) No, I can't take a break.

(18)

A．

B．

C．

● Read this note which you have had from the Chairman of the company where you work.

Mireira Automotives

From Dr Mireira, Chairman Confidential

Dear Lee,

I am pleased to tell you that we want to make you Manager of our branch in Sao Paolo.

The position carries the same duties as your present job, but, because the Sao Paolo branch is larger, we will give you a 15% increase in salary, and other benefits.

Your new job will start at the beginning of October.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

● Write a reply to Mr. Mireira.

-- thanking him for the offer

-- giving a reason why you cannot start until November

-- asking for a bigger increase in salary

-- requesting details about the other benefits.

● Write 60-80 words on your Answer sheet.

● Do not include postal addresses.

ast week about staffing levels, I took your recommendation to the Board. You've probably heard already that we agreed that we do need to create a new Area Manager's position. I just wanted to let you know officially that it had been authorised. So now we can contact the recruitment agency and ask them to start looking around. They might have somebody on their books already.

(22)

&8226;Read this letter which you have had from James Brook, the General Manager of the company.

Dear Mr. Grant,

I'm pleased to tell you that we would like to offer you the post of Branch Manager of our Company in Hong Kong. The position is as important as your present job, because this branch is larger. We will give you a 10% increase in salary, and other benefits. Your new job will start at the beginning of November.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

James Brook

General Manager

&8226;You want the job, but there are some problems. Write a letter:

Thanking him for the offer

Giving a reason why you cannot start until December

Asking for a bigger increase in salary

Requesting details about the other benefits.

&8226;Write 60 -80 words.

&8226;Write on your Answer Sheet. Do not include any postal addresses.

Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage？

A．Color probably has an effect on us which we are not conscious of.

B．Yellow fire engines have caused many had accidents in some advanced communities.

C．People exposed to pure blue start to breathe more slowly.

D．The psychology of color is of some practical use.

see was the backs of the others' heads.

M: We'll work on your start. The most important thing is concentration.

Q: What is the probable relationship between these two people？

(13)

A．Student and professor.

B．Athlete and coach.

C．Client and lawyer.

D．Patient and doctor.

rsion. I was just asked to go to have a meeting.

W: Do come after the meeting, Jim. We won't start until you come back.

Q: Why did the man say that he couldn't join the excursion？

(17)

A．He was afraid he might be kept too late.

B．He would have something more important to do.

C．He was not in the mood to attend the excursion.

D．He had to make an appointment with a friend.