一、完形填空 先通读下面的短文，掌握其大意，然后在每小题所给的四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Red is the colour of China. Among all the colours, red is most easily seen. The colour red is fresh and pure, 1 in China we call it China Red. Chinese people like the colour red not only because it makes people excited, but also because it has 2 meanings in Chinese culture and history.
No country in the world has ever 3 a colour in such a way as China. Here, red is a symbol (象征). It gives colour to the soul (灵魂) of the nation. In the past, red represented dignity (尊严). Even now Chinese people 4 the colour much more than others do. It can be said that “China Red” is an everlasting (永恒的) theme for China, and an 5 colour for the Chinese people.
Finding red-coloured things in China is very 6, as you can see the colour everywhere. All traditional red things have been playing 7 roles (角色) in China: the walls of ancient palaces, the national flag (国旗), Chinese knots (中国结), lanterns, traditional paper-cuts, and even red tanghulu.
Red is the colour of the luck, health, happiness, peace, richness and so on. Only real things and events can fully 8 and explain its beauty. The colour can be 9 and meaningful only when it’s connected with people.
In China, red is more than just a colour. It carries the ancient history and 10 of the Chinese nation. China Red is right here in China waiting for you to feel, to discover!
( ) 1. A. but B. or C. and D. while
( ) 2. A. poor B. rich C. simple D. correct
( ) 3. A. used B. shared C. drawn D. influenced
( ) 4. A. need B. dislike C. hate D. love
( ) 5. A. interesting B. expensive C. easy-going D. important
( ) 6. A. hard B. easy C. sudden D. warm
( ) 7. A. special B. strange C. usual D. different
( ) 8. A. believe B. show C. talk D. write
( ) 9. A. large B. quiet C. alive D. peaceful
( ) 10. A. art B. culture C. business D. ability

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二、阅读理解 阅读下面的短文，然后根据短文内容，在每小题所给的四个选项中选出最佳选项。
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Here's a personality quiz to help you find the best job for you. Look at these groups, and decide which one you have the most in common with.
Group 1 These people are physically strong and very practical. They like to be outdoors, and they enjoy working with machines and tools, but they often feel uncomfortable in a large group of people.
Group 2 These people love to learn and solve problems. They like to work by themselves, and they hate to do the same thing every day. They are very quiet and prefer to be with just a few people.
Group 3 These people are creative and imaginative. They don't like rules or bosses telling them what to do. They like to express their ideas by painting, writing or dancing.
Group 4 These people are very friendly and interested in other people. They like to work in groups and they are very good at speaking. They understand other people's feelings very easily.
Group 5 These people are strong leaders. They like power and they enjoy making things happen. They are good at influencing other people and they are very self-confident.
Group 6 These people are careful and practical. They like to work with facts and numbers, and they are very good with small details and numbers. They are calm, and they like following instructions.

Most people are a combination (组合) of two or even three of these types, so it's important to think about many different possibilities before choosing a career.
( ) 1. What do the people in the Artistic type like to do?
A. Lead and influence other people.
B. Work together and help other people.
C. Create new things and express ideas.
D. Organize things and check details.
( ) 2. Which of the following jobs is the Conventional type most suitable for?
A. Accountants.
B. Musicians.
C. Sportsmen.
D. Fishermen.
( ) 3. What does the passage mainly tell us?
A. The advice on finding a good job.
B. The right job for your personality.
C. The way to improve your personality.
D. The result of a survey on personality.

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