Frank Smithson woke up and leaned over to turn off the alarm clock. "Oh no!" he thought to himself. "Another day at that office，a boss who shouts at me all the time."
　　As Frank went downstairs his eyes fell on a large brown envelope by the door. He was overjoyed when he opened it and read the letter inside. "Bigwoods Football Pools(足球赌博公司)would like to congratulate you. You have won half a million pounds."
　　Frank suddenly came to life. The cigarette fell from his lips as he let out shout that could be heard halfway down the street.
　　At 11:30 Frank arrived at work. "Please explain why you're so late," his boss said. "Go and jump in the lake," replied Frank. "I've just come into a little money so this is good-bye. Find yourself someone else to shout at."
　　That evening Frank was smoking a very expensive Havana cigar when a knock was heard on the door. He rushed to the door. Outside were two men neatly dressed in grey suits. "Mr.Smithson," one of them said, "we're from Bigwoods Pools. I'm afraid there's been a terrible mistake…"
21. According to the fourth paragraph, what we know about Frank?
　 A. He was a lazy man                     B. He was a lucky person.
　 C. He didn't make a lot of money.        D. He didn't get on well with his boss.
22. When he heard the knock at the door, Frank probably thought____.　　.
　 A. someone had come to make an apology.
　 B. someone had come to give him the money.

  C. his friends had come to ask about the football pools.
　 D. his friends had come to congratulate him on his luck.
23. On hearing "…there's been a terrible mistake…" Frank was most likely to be___　　.

  A. disappointed          B. worried      C. nervous　    D. curious

Metro Pocket Guide

Metrorail(地铁)

Each passenger needs a farecard to enter and go out. Up to two children under ago five may travel free with a paying customer.

Farecard machine are in every station, Bring small bills because there are no change machines in the station and farecard machine only provide up to $ 5 in change.

Get one of unlimited Metrorail rides with a One Day Pass. Buy it from a farecard machine in Metro stations. Use it after 9:30 a. m. until closing on weekdays, and all day on weekends and holidays.

Hours of Service

   Open: 5 a. m Mon-Fri           7a. m. Sat—Sun .
   Close: midnight Sun—Thurs     3 a.m. Fri.---Sat. nights.    

   Last train time vary. To avoid missing the last train, please check the last train times posted in the station.

Metrobus

  When paying with exact change, the fare is $ 1. 35 . when paying with a smarTrip card, the fare is $1. 25

Fares for the Senior /disabled customers

   Senior citizens 65 and older and disabled customers may ride for half the regular fare. On Metrorail and Metrobus, use a senior/disabled farecard or SmarTrip card. For more information about buying senior/disabled farecards, farecard or SmarTrip cards and passes, please visit MetroOpenDoors. com or call 202-637-7000 and 202-637-8000.

Senior citizens and disabled customers can get free guide on how to use proper Metrobus and Metrorail services by calling 202-962-1100

Travel tips （提示）

  . Avoid riding during weekday rush periods –before 9:30 a. m. and between 4 and 6 p. m.

  . If you lose something on a bus or train or in a station, please call Lost & Found at 202-962-1195.

24. what should you know about farecard machine?

   A. They start selling tickets at 9:30 a. m.

   B. They are connected to change machines.

   C. They offer special service to the elderly.

   D. They make change for no more than $5.

25. At what time does Metrorail stop service on Saturday?

   A. At midnight   B. at 3 a. m.  C. at 5 am   D. at 7 p. m.

26. What is good about a SmarTrip card?

A. It is convenient for old people    B. It saves money for its users

C. it can be bought at any time      D. it is sold on the Internet.

27. Which number should you call if you lose something on the Metro?

A. 202-962-1195                 B. 202-962-1100

C. 202-673-7000                  D. 202-673-8000

     Brave Frenchman Found Half-way Around the World
(NEW YORK) A French tourist highly praised for rescuing a two-year-old girl in Manhattan said he didn’t think twice before diving into the freezing East River.
Tuesday’s Daily News said 29-year who left the spot quickly after the rescue last Saturday.
He lifted the little girl out of the water after she fell off the bank at the South Street Scaport museum. He handed the girl to her father, David Anderson, who had dive in after him.
“I didn’t think at all,”  Duret told the Daily News. “ It happened very fast. I reacted very fast.”
Duret, an engineer on vacation ,was walking with his girlfriend along the pier(码头)when he saw something falling  into the water .He thought it was a doll, but realized it was a child when he approached the river. In an instant, he took off his coat and jumped into the water.
When he reached the girl, she appeared lifeless, he said. Fortunately, when she was out of the water, she opened her eyes.
Anderson said his daughter slipped off the bank when he was adjusting his camera. An ambulance came later for her, said Duret, who was handed dry clothes from cookers. Duret caught a train with his girlfriend shortly after.
The rescue happened on the day before he left for France. Duret said he didn’t realize his tale of heroism he was leaving the next morning .
“I don’t really think I’m a hero,” said Duret. “Anyone would do the same ting.”
28.Why was Duret in NewYork?     
A. To meet his girlfriend              B. To work as an engineer
C. To spend his holiday               D. To visit the Andersons.
29. What did Duret do shortly after the ambulance came?             
A. He was interviewed by a newspaper
B. He asked his girlfriend for his dry clothes
C. He went to the hospital in the ambulance

D. He disappeared from the spot quickly
30. Who divide after Duret into the river to save the little girl?        
A. David Anderson   B. a passer-by    C. his girlfriend     D. a taxi driver.
31. When was Duret most probably found to be the very hero?        
A.the day when he was leaving for home.
B. a couple of days after the girl was rescued 
C. the first day when he was in New York 
D. the same day when he was interviewed.   

    The engineer Camillo Oliver was 40 years old when he started the company in 1908.

At his factory in Ivrea, he designed and produced the first Italian typewriter, Today the company's head office s still in Ivrea, near Turin, but the company is much larger than it was in those days and there are offices all around the world.

By 1930 there was a staff 700 and the company turned out 13,000 machines a year. Some went to customers in Italy, but Olivetti exported more typewriter to other countries.

Camillo's son, Adriano, started working for the company in 1924 and later he became the boss. He introduced a standard speed for the production line and he employed technology and design specialists（专家）. The company developed new and better typewriters and then calculators(计算机) .In 1959 it produced the ELEA computer in Italy.

After Adriano died in 1960,the company had a period of financial problems. Other companies, especially the Japanese, made faster progress in electronic technology than the Italian company.

In 1978,Carlo de Benedetti became the new boss. Olivetti increased its marking and service networks and made agreements with other companies to design and produce more advanced office equipment. Soon it became one of the world's leading companies in information  technology and communications. There are now five independent companies in the Olivetti group – one for personal computers, one for Systems and services, and two for telecommunications.

32.From the text we learn that ______________.

A. by 1930 Olivetti produced 13,000 typewriters a year

B. Olivetti earned more in the 1960s than in the 1950s

C. some of Olivetti’s 700 staff regularly visited customers in Italy

D.Olivetti set up offices in other countries from the very beginning

33.What was probably the direct result of Olivetti’s falling behind in electronic technology?

A. Adriano’s death .                         B.A period of financial problems.

C. Its faster progress.                        D. Its agreements with other companies.

34.What do we know about Olivetti?

A. It produced the best typewriter in the world.

B. It designed the world’s first mainframe computer.

C. It exported more typewriters than other companies.

D. It has five independent companies with its head office in Ivrea.

35.The best title for the text would be ____________.

A. The Origin of Olivetti                      B. The Success of Olivetti

C. The History of Olivetti                     D. The Production of Olivetti

People often say you never get a second chance to make a first impression, and that's actually quite true.   36  After all, making a good first impression is all about making others feel good when spending time with them．The following tips will help you make a positive impression every time．

● Dress appropriately

  37   That means dressing up or putting on nice, clean, situation-appropriate clothes for social situations．It isn't difficult and it doesn't have to cost you much, either．

    ● Be aware of your body language

    Words express very little of what you say．Body language can tell someone a lot about your mood and confidence level． 38   Eye contact is an easy way to make others feel comfortable, important and special．Nervous body language can make others uncomfortable and anxious．Try to be aware of your body language when communicating with others．

    ● Respect the opinions of others

    Not everyone will have the same opinion with you, and friendly disagreements can be a gateway to a great conversation. Respect other people's right to have their own opinion．Respect the opinions of others even if you disagree with them．  39  

   ●   40   

   People love talking about themselves, but generally, you want to be careful of taking over the conversation．By listening carefully to what others are saying, you are not only making them feel important, but you can gather cues you need to keep the conversation going and bridge to new topics．

A．Be a careful listener.

B．Show an interest in every person you meet.

C．Smile especially when first meeting someone.   

D．Make sure you look nice whenever you meet someone new.

E．Meeting new people and starting conversations is often challenging.

F．Others will want to be with you and help you make a good impression.

G．Don't force others to believe what you believe or to see things only as you see them.