【正文】 boyfriend again or perhaps simply that a good movie has just started on TV. At a time when families are spread far and wide and marriages often end in divorce, friendships are being more and more important. Erika, a 32yearold lawyer, is strengthened by her tenyear friendship with her married friend Jane. “ I was very sick one night, so I called Jane at about 3:00 . to talk about it,” she says. “ She was very supportive and even came over to take me to the doctor?s.” As American TV shows like Friends have bee more popular, many of us are beginning to see the value of such friendships. TV shows like this tell us that our romantic relationships may not last, but we need to keep in touch with our close friends if we want to survive. With Erika?s family 200 miles away, it is Jane who keeps a spare set of keys to Erika?s apartment and waters her plants whenever she is away. “ Having Jane around gives me a certain amount of freedom. It is not the kind of thing that you could ask anyone to do, but she knows I would do the same for her.” Jane, who may move to a different city soon, is worried about leaving such a support system of friends. “ My friends have more to do with my life than my parents and, therefore, I don?t have to spend a lot of time explaining things to them. Friends are more up to date with what is happening.” 28. A latenight phone call for most women is probably from ______. A. a relative B. a friend C. a doctor D. a stranger 29. What does the underlined phrase “split up” in Paragraph 1 mean? A. Shown up. B. Picked up. C. Broken up. D. Taken up. 30. According to the passage, we can learn that Erika . A .is Jane?s male friend B. treasures Jane?s friendship C. has been married for 10 years D. lives far away from Jane 31. Which of the following can be the best title for the text? A. Friendship Counts. B. Friendship Demands Freedom. C. Friendship Needs Understanding. D. Friendship Strengthens Romance. D Persuasion is to convince someone to agree with you, just like art which also calls for special techniques to acplish. According to the ancient Greeks, there are three basic tools of persuasion: ethos, pathos and logos. Ethos is a speaker?s way of convincing the audience that he is trustworthy, honest and reliable. One mon way a speaker can develop ethos is by explaining how much experience or education she has in the field. After all, you?re more likely to listen to advice about how to take care of your teeth from a dentist than a fireman. Pathos is a speaker?s way of connecting with an audience?s emotions. For example, a politician who is trying to convince an audience to vote for him might say that he alone can save the country from a terrible war. These words are intended to fill the audience with fear, thus making them want to vote for him. Similarly, an animal charity might show an audience pictures of injured dogs and cats to make the viewer feel pity, so they will be more likely to donate money. Logos is the use of facts, statistics or other evidence to support your argument. An audience will believe you if you have convincing data to back up your claims. Presenting this evidence is much more persuasive than simply saying “believe me “. Although ethos, pathos and logos all have their strengths, they are often most effective when used together. So, the next time you listen to a speech, watch a mercial or listen to a friend try to convince you to lend him some money, be on the lookout for these ancient Greek tools of persuasion. 32. What do persuasion and art have in mon? A. They both entertain the audience. B. They both require great skill to achieve. C. They both demand full attention from the audience. D. They were both mon topics of ancient Greek Writers. 33. How is a speaker able to show his ethos to the audience? A. By expressing his sympathy with the audience. B. By telling the audience about his personal preference. C. By using beautiful language to make his statements attractive. D. By showing his knowledge and experience related to the topic. 34. What can we learn about the three aspects of persuasion? A. Ethos is the most important aspect of persuasion. B. Each aspect has a different effect on the audience. C. Honesty is the key to making your arguments believable. D. Political leaders mostly use pathos to persuade their audience. 35. An advertisement for washing powder which claims that “scientific tests show that our powder kills 95% of all bacteria” is mainly using . A. ethos B. pathos C. logos D. a bination of all three 第二節(jié)（共 5小題；每小題 2分，滿分 10分） 根據(jù)短文內(nèi)容，從短文后的選項中選出能填入空白處的最佳選項。 How to Have a Successful Remote Interview? If interviews make you nervous, the thought of doing one remotely might be a relief. 36 Even if your interviewer may have a hard time seeing you sweat, they will still ask questions. Think of a phone or video interview as an extra opportunity to impress. If you create a genuine connection with someone without being in the same place as them, chances are they?ll trust your ability. 37 ● Test your equipment. 38 For a video interview, it?s important to do a trial run in advance, since they can be especially troublesome. “These are live, so it?s very important to test your connection ahead of time,” says Scott Dobroski, the director of Corporate Communication at Glassdoor. ● 39 You don?t want your interviewer to think you?re in an underground place. So skip the dark, dull mood lighting. Pick a spot where the light is facing you and try to set yourself up in a relaxing atmosphere and at a fortable distance. Ideally, have slightly an inch of space above your head. ● Take your time. A