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want it to rain cats and dogs. C. Some people are pared to dogs in bad ways. D. Dogs are their best friends and they are loyal to people. E. There are many other expressions waiting for you to explore. F. That means many people are peting for the same things, like good jobs. G. They take their dogs for walks, let them play outside and give them good food and medical care.第三部分完形填空(共20小題;,滿分30分) 閱讀下面短文,掌握其大意,然后從各題所給的A、B、C、D四個選項中,選出最佳選項,并在答題卡上將該項涂黑。19. We can infer from the text that __________.A. the mining robots do most of the mining work at presentB. Groundhog can discover the presence of dangerous gasesC. experts are trying to make robots help miners with dangerous workD. robots can do dangerous work in dark areas160 for tickets in total. D. They need to for a reservation in advance.13. Which of the following applies to visitors?A. They’re able to get a taxi near Southwark Bridge.B. They can park on the south side of Southwark Bridge.C. They are required to deposit their bags before entering.D. It’s more convenient to drive there than taking public transport.14. What can we know about Swan Restaurant?A. Afternoon tea is not served on Sunday. B. It serves traditional seasonal food for dinner.C. It is closed from 3 . to 5 . on workdays. D. It serves three meals, drinks and afternoon tea.BTwo of the saddest words in the English language are “if only”. I live my life with the goal of never having to say those words, because they convey regret, lost opportunities, mistakes, and disappointment.My father is famous in our family for saying, “Take the extra minute to do it right.” I always try to live by the “extra minute” rule. When my children were young and likely to cause accidents, I always thought about what I could do to avoid an “if only” moment, whether it was something minor like moving a cup full of hot coffee away from the edge of a counter, or something that required a little more work such as taping padding (襯墊) onto the sharp corners of a glass coffee table.I don’t only avoid those “if only” moments when it es to safety. It’s equally important to avoid “if only” in our personal relationships. We all know people who lost a loved one and regretted that they had foregone an opportunity to say “I love you” or “I forgive you.” When my father announced he was going to the eye doctor across from my office on Good Friday, I told him that it was a holiday for my pany and I wouldn’t be here. But then I thought about the fact that he’s 84 years old and I realized that I shouldn’t give up an opportunity to see him. I called him and told him I had decided to go to work on my day off after all.I know there will still be occasions when I have to say “if only” about something, but my life is definitely better because of my policy of doing everything possible to avoid that eventuality. And even though it takes an extra minute to do something right, or it occasionally takes an hour or two in my busy schedule to make a personal connection, I know that I’m doing the right thing. I’m buying myself peace of mind and that’s the best kind of insurance for my emotional wellbeing.15. Which of the following is an example of the “extra minute” rule?A. Start the car the moment everyone is seated.B. Leave the room for a minute with the iron working.C. Wait for an extra minute so that the steak tastes better.D. Move an object out of the way before it trips someone.16. The author decided to go to her office on Good Friday to ___________.A. keep her appointment with the eye doctorB. meet her father who was already an old manC. join in the holiday celebration of the panyD. finish her work before the deadline approached17. The underlined word foregone in Paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ___________.A. avoided B. lacked C. abandoned D. abusedCWhy do human beings still risk their lives under ground and doing one of the dirtiest and most dangerous jobs in the world? It is an increasingly urgent question, given the recent mining accidents in Sago, W. Va and Huntington, Utah. A small group of engineers and robotics experts look forward to a day in the nottoodistant future when robots and other technology do most of the dangerous mining work.Complimentary: Every 16th person free●Getting hereShakespeare’s Globe 21 New Globe Walk, London SEl 9DT, UKWe have currently improved security, with all bags being checked. Please arrive in good time, and do not bring any large bags and check the calendar before your visit or call +44(0)20 7902 1500 to find out about our latest opening times.Visitors are advised to arrive by public tran