It was not long before the train was across the Causeway and in Malaysia. Johore Baru was just another city like Singapore, so I was tired of looking at the crowds of people as they hurried past. As we went beyond the city, I watched the straight rows of rubber trees and miles and miles of green. Then the first village came into sight, Immediately I came alive; I decided to wave back.
From then on my journey became interesting. I threw my magazines into the waste basket and decided to join in Malaysian life. Then everything came alive. The mountains seemed to speak to me. Even the trees were smiling. I stared at everything as if I was looking at it for the first time.
The day passed fast and I even forgot to have my lunch until I felt hungry. I looked at my watch and was surprised that it was 3:00 pm. Soon the train pulled up at Butterworth. I looked at the people all around me. They all looked beautiful. When my uncle arrived with a smile, I threw my arms around him to give him a warm hug (拥抱). I had never done this before. He seemed surprised and then his weather-beaten face warmed up with a huge smile. We walked arm in arm to his car. I looked forward to the return journey.
66. The author expected the train trip to be . A. adventurous B. pleasant C. exciting D. dull
67. What did the author remember most fondly of her train trip? A. The friendly country people. B. The mountains along the way. C. The crowds of people in the streets. D. The simple lunch served on the train.
68. Which of the following words can best take the place of the word “relish” in the second paragraph? A. choose B. enjoy C. prepare for D. carry on
69. Where was the writer going? A. Johore Baru. B. The Causeway. C. Butterworth. D. Singapore.
70. What can we learn from the story?
A. Comfort in traveling by t rain. B. Pleasure of living in the country. C. Reading gives people delight. D. Smiles brighten people up.
第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Q&A
Question: I have recently got a senior position within my company. One of my new tasks is to make monthly progress reports on my depatment in front of other senior officials. During my first meeting, I presented and then opened the floor to questions. 71 My first reaction was to answer defensively. Later, I realized that I shouldn’t have felt that way. But how can I keep cool and effectively answer questions in this type of settings?
Answer: Congratulations on your new position! Presenting in front of your peers (同事) is a hard task in itself, and it becomes much more difficult when a question-and-answer period is required. Question-and-answer periods as a great way to clarify the message and strengthen key points. 72 ● 73
When a person is asking a question, show interest and a desire to understand the question by listening and asking for clarification. ● Buy time.
When facing a hard question, most people can’t give an answer immediately. Buy time by repeating the question in your own words. 74 These techniques allow you to quickly organize your thoughts as well as to make sure you will be correctly answering the question. ● Suggest a private meeting.
A one-on-one meeting is a calmer setting than speaking in front of your peers. 75
A. Show your true interest. B. Restate the question with respect. C. Some ideas can be quite concrete. D.There were many difficult questions.
E. It can also be more effective in exchanging ideas. F. You many also ask for clarification on the question. G. Here are some ideas that can help you prepare for your next meeting.
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