Heidi got a new job in New York. Before leaving, her friends __1__ a farewell party for her. She felt surprised and happy. She admitted that she had a lot of __2__ and responsibilities. However, her friends said they had confidence __3__ her and believed that she would be great at __4__ she did. At the party, her friends also prepared a special gift for her. They made a scrapbook to show her __5__ she meant to them. 1.
A. held
B. hold
C. were held
D. are held
2.
A. encouragement
B. pressure
C. newspapers
D. excuses
3.
A. on
B. at
C. by
D. in
4.
A. whether
B. whatever
C. who
D. which
5.
A. how many
B. how much
C. how often
D. how soon
18.【閱讀測驗】
Ann and Lily are teachers, They will spend about 100 days in eastern Canada. They plan to hike, ski, and also they hope to sail and swim in the Atlantic Ocean. They will finish their trip in New York. They want to show their students their story on the Internet. They hope their students can follow their steps to go on any kind of trips. The teachers even made many lessons and activities for all ages to follow. They also plan to take a lot of photos and send them back to their students.
1.Where do Ann and Lily plan to begin their trip?
A. In eastern Canada
B. In northern Mexico.
C. In the Arctic Ocean.
D. In the Pacific Ocean
2.How long will their trip be?
A. About 20 days.
B. About 50 days.
C. About 80 days.
D. About 100 days.
3.What is the weather in the Arctic like?
A. Warm.
B. Hot
C. Cool
D. Cold.
4.What will they probably do in Canada?
A. Walking and exercising.
B. Hiking, swimming, sailing and skiing.
C. sleep, eat, shop and teach
D. dancing, and seeing beautiful sceneries.
5.How can their students follow their story?
A. By joining them.
B. By following them.
C. By watching their website.
D. By waiting for them in Canada.
19.【閱讀測驗】
What sells best in a department store? Books? Of course not. Shoes? No. Then what about clothes? Not exactly. Believe it or not, makeup sells best.
We all know most makeup is quite expensive and some of it is a little too expensive. But why do women spend so much money on it? Why do they care so much about how they look? The reason is simple. They want to be attractive. Being attractive makes them more confident. Another reason has something to do with men. Almost all men like pretty women. They like to make friends with them. They like to talk with them, and they enjoy watching them. All men agree that being with attractive women makes them very happy. Many men care a lot about how their girlfriends look. Some men probably care too much. That's why women try their best to make themselves look prettier. So, it is not difficult to understand why makeup sells best in department stores.
1.Selling which of the following helps the department store make the most money?
A. Shoes.
B. Books.
C. Clothes.
D