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the following passages there are four words of phrases marked A,B,C and D, Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best it’s the context.(A) Several years ago, wellknown writer and editor Norman Cousins became very ill. His body ached and he felt constantly tired. It was difficult for him to even 45 around. His doctor told him that he would lose the ability to move and eventually die from the disease. He was told he had only a 1 in 500 chance of survival.46 the diagnosis(診斷), Cousins was determined to overe the disease and survive. He had always been interested in medicine and had read a book, which discussed the idea of how body chemistry and health can be damaged by emotional stress and negative 47 . The book made Cousins think about the possible 48 of positive attitudes and emotions. He thought, “Is it possible that love, hope, faith, laughter, confidence, and the 49 to live have positive treatment value?”He decided to concentrate on positive emotions as a way to treat some of the symptoms of his disease. In addition to his traditional medical treatment, he tried to put himself in situations that would 50 positive emotions. “Laugh therapy” became part of his treatment. He 51 time each day for watching edy films, reading humorous books, and doing other activities that would draw out 52 emotions. Within eight days of starting his “l(fā)augh therapy” program his pain began to 53 and he was able to sleep more easily. He was able to return to work in a few months’ time and 54 reached plete recovery after a few years.45.A.run B.pass C.move D.travel46.A.Besides B.Despite C.Without D.Beyond47.A.a(chǎn)ttitudes B.beliefs C.goals D.positions48.A.shorting B.harm C.benefit D.interest49.A.emotion B.pain C.fear D.will50.A.bring about B.set about C.put up D.make up 51.A.a(chǎn)fforded B.a(chǎn)ppointed C.offered D.a(chǎn)rranged52.A.positive B.a(chǎn)pproving C.strong D.mixed53.A.escape B.decrease C.shrink D.end54.A.generally B.especially C.a(chǎn)ctually D.presently “When a customer enters my store, forget me . He is King. ” said John Wanamaker, who in 1876 turned an abandoned railway station in Philadelphia into one of me world’s first department stores This revolutionary concept 55 the face of retailing(零售業(yè))and led to the development of advertising and marketing as we know it today.But convincing as that slogan was, 56 the shopper was cheated out of the crown 57 manufacturing efficiency increased the variety of goods and lowered prices, people still relied on advertisements to get most information about products. Through much of the past century, ads spoke to an audience restricted to just a few radio or television channels or a 58 number of publications. Now media choice, has 59 too, and consumers select what they want from a far greater variety of sources—especially with a few clicks of a puter mouse 60 the internet, the consumer is finally seizing power.As our survey shows, 61 has great implications for panies, because it is changing the way the world shops. Many firms already claim to be “customerdriven”or “consumer centred ”. Now their 62 will be tested as never before. Taking advantage of shoppers’ 63 will no longer be possible: people will know—and soon tell others ,even those without the internet—that prices in the next town are cheaper or that certain goods are inferior. The internet is working wonders in 64 standards. Good and Good and honest firms should benefit most.55.A.changed B.maintained C.restored D.rescued56.A.in time B.in truth C.in case D.in theory57.A.Just as B.The moment C.If D.Although58.A.limited B.minimum C.sufficient D.great59.A.disappeared B.existed C.exploded D.survived60.A.According to B.Thanks to C.But for D.Apart from61.A.consumer power B.product quality C.purchasing habit D.manufacturing efficiency62.A.information B.investment C.claims D.shops63.A.generosity B.knowledge C.curiosity D.ignorance64.A.raising B.lowering C.a(chǎn)bandoning D.carrying2005Directions: For each blank in the following passages there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.(A)Are your table manners much better when you are eating at a friend’s home or in a restaurant than they are at your own home? Probably so, ___45_____ you are aware that people judge you by your table manners. You take special pains when you are eating ___46____. Have you ever stopped to realize how much less selfconscious you would be on such occasions if ____47___ table manners had bee a habit for you? You can make them a habit by __48___ good table manners at home.Good manners at mealtimes help you and those around you to feel __49___. This is true at home as much as it is true in someone else’s home or in a restaurant. Good __50___ make meals more enjoyable for everyone at the table.By this time you probably know quite well what good table manners are. You __51___ that keeping your arms on the table, talking with your__52___ full, and wolfing down your food are not considered good manners. You know also that if you are mannerly, you say “Please” and “Thank you” and ask for things to be passed to you.Have you ever thought of a pleasant attitude as being__53___ to good table manners? Not only are pleasant mealtimes enjoyable, but they aid digestion. The dinner table is a __54___ for enjoyable conversation. It should never bee a battleground. You are definitely growing in social maturity (成熟) when you try to be an agreeable table panion.45. ( ) A . because B. but C. unless D. though46. ( ) A . in public B. at home C. at ease D. in a hurry47. ( ) A . such B. no C. some D. good48. ( ) A . acting B. enjoying C. practising D. watching49. ( ) A . fortable B. stressed C. depressed D. outstanding50. ( ) A .