【正文】 ng, walking, climbing, skiing, motor cycle trials, sporting events of every description. All the seasonal dances, festivals, conferences, shepherds39。s principal industry。 are still in daily use. In spite of its heavy rainfall and relative inaccessibility, its special atmosphere and spectacular natural beauty bine to make this one of England39。 and ‘tam39。s Gallery. (C) Marble Arch. (D) The Balcony, Questions 1115 The Lake District in northwest England is an area remarkably little affected by industrialization. The principal activity is still sheepfarming, as it has been for a thousand years, and many ancient words like ‘fell39。s Golden Jubilee would be celebrated at her 50 year39。s Golden Jubilee. (C) At her age of 50, people usually celebrate the Queen39。s strong opponent and they fought with each other since then. (D) He came to fame as a wellknown reformer for financial retrenchment. 7. According to the passage, which of the following are NOT supposed to be held in the Ballroom? (A) Investitures. (B) Government banquets. (C) Religious services. (D) Diplomatic receptions. 8. According to the Queen39。s fighting for financial retrenchment? (A) He succeeded in cutting the budget of Nash39。working from home39。 and solemn occasions to be seen by39。s assets. But the room best known around the world is the Balcony where the Royal family39。s Gallery, home to a rotating collection of art from the Royal Collection. The Gallery, currently in the process of renovation, will reopen in 2020 for the Queen39。t a room large enough for grand entertainments, so in 185355, Queen Victoria ordered the Ballroom built. 122 feet long, 60 feet wide and 45 feet high, it is, today, used for many events such as the State Banquet, the Diplomatic Reception, and memorial concerts. This is the site of Investitures, where the Queen (who was crowned in 1952) presents the recipients of British honours with their awards. During World War 11 a chapel, converted by Queen Victoria from Nash39。d You Imagine for the Future? (C) Work Makes Everyone Free, (D)Seize Time Back for Your Own Sake. Questions 610 I delight in Buckingham Palace, said Queen Victoria, when she moved in three weeks after ascending to the throne. Today the 40acre secluded garden contains specimen shrubs trees and a large lake. Eight to nine thousand people visit it during the annual garden parties. It took Gee IV, on being King in 1820, and John Nash, Surveyorgeneral to Gee IV when he was Prince Regent, many years to turn the house into a sumptuous palace. Nash demolished the North and South wings and rebuilt them. He constructed Marble Arch as a grand entrance to the enlarged courtyard. As work continued, Nash let his costs run away with him. and Parliament plained. Joseph Hume, ml English politician and reformer fighting for financial retrenchment, said, The Crown of England does not require such splendour. Foreign countries might indulge in frippery, but England ought to pride herself on her plainness and simplicity. Nevertheless, elegance reigned. Queen Victoria was crowned in 1837. When she moved in, Buckingham Palace became, for the first time, the official London residence of Britain39。s awareness as to how precious time is. 5. Which of the following is the most appropriate title for the passage? (A) What39。s attitude towards women39。ll travel halfway across London for a shoe sale, without factoring in how much of her precious time has been spent travelling. The most important truth I know is that ail we ever own is the time we were given on this earth. We need to seize it back. Now the future has arrived, and we have the means to do itwe just don39。re willing to change the way we39。ve got one of the best jobs in the worldsiV3ng in an once by myself all day trying to make up something that someone somewhere wit! be interested in. But I39。s generation, work was something that had to be endured so that real life could be maintained. But my generation has been gulled into thinking that work is real life. Most work is not satisfying. Most work stinks. Most work, however well paid, is meaningless and dull. But somehow we39。 men39。ve read for a long time was published this week. The Work Foundation claims that job satisfaction in this country has fallen alarmingly. Women39。s. 14. (A) The man. (B) Nancy. (C) Mrs Sampson. (D) Christina. Questions 1518 15. (A) Sending invitation cards to as many people as possible. (B) Reserving a table at least one day in advance. (C) Taking your order before you are seated. (D) Keeping calm and talking to your clients. 16. (A) A soup. (B) Some cold dishes. (C) A salad. (D) A drink. 17. (A) Consult the waiter about the dish in question. (B) Tell everyone that you have certain dietary restrictions. (C) Write beforehand to say that you don39。ll have to finish the plan with the materials available now. 6. (A) Talking too much in business negotiations leaves a bad impression o Americans. (B) Silence often makes Americans feel unfortable in business situations. (C) Americans enjoy keeping silent in business negotiations and employ a variety of strategies. (D) Americans are rather aggressive, especially in business situations. 7.(A) I think now it is the best time to do business in China, though we have had a 50year relationship. (B) I believe that we could have done more business with China over the past 50 years. (C) Although our pany has a history of over 50 years, we are unable to start our business in China. (D) Despite our good relationship over the past 50 years, we need to find a better time for investment here. 8. (A) The director has already signed the agreement. (B) The director has read the agreement for three times (C) The director is not in and cannot sign the agreement. (D)