A.overweighed
B.overtake
C.overlooked
D.overspread
national holiday that has been arranged to be celebrated on a Monday. The holidays have all been decided to be celebrated on a Monday so that the workers may have 3-day weekends—that is? Saturday? Sunday and Monday in order to rest or travel or do things with their families. Major holidays in the United States such as New Year’s Day or Christmas Day or the day? when we remember the first settlers of the United States? called Thanksgiving Day are celebrated all over the country. During these holidays most businesses close and the workers stay home and celebrate with their families.
Vacation can be from 2 weeks a year to 4 weeks a year. This usually depends on how long you’ve been working for a company? what type of position you have? whether you have a very high position or a very important position and it’s difficult to find someone to replace you. In this case? you might take a few days at a time rather than taking one month all at once. Usually the more time you spend working for a company? the more time you may get for a vacation.
1.The government of the United States makes it a rule for workers to have a ____weekend almost once a month.
A.5-day
B.2-day
C.3-day
D.4-day
2.Workers in the United States sometimes work from.()
A.Monday to Saturday
B.Tuesday to Sunday
C.Thursday to Friday
D.Tuesday to Friday
3.Which statement is NOT true according to this passage?()
A.Only a few shops remain open on New Year’s Day
B.Most of the workers needn’t work on Christmas Day
C.Days on vacation must be more than all the holidays in a year
D.All the workers have a half-month vacation
4.The reason why someone has to divide his vacation into several parts is that ().
A.no one can be found to take his place
B.he hasn’t a most high position
C.he plays an important role in his work
D.he hasn’t been working for his company for a long time
5. Which of the following is the best title for this passage?()
A.Holidays in the United States
B.Vacation in the United States
C.How Do the Workers Spend Their Holidays
D.Something About the Holidays and Vacation in the U.S
We know from the passage that____.
A、the tiger escape lasted a whole day
B、the zoo workers planned to shoot the tiger dead
C、the tiger wasn’t kept securely enough from the public
D、the incident took place on the zoo’s anniversary day
A.when
B.if
C.whether
D.that
A.bring back
B.rescue
C.handle
D.save
On weekdays in pubs and bars throughout America, there is the late afternoon happy hour.The time may vary from place to place, but usually it is held from four to seven.After the workday is finished, office workers in larger cities and small towns take a relaxing pause and head off for the nearest bar or pub to be with friends, co-workers and colleagues.Within minutes the pub is filled to capacity with businessmen and secretaries, payroll clerks and stock executives.They gather around the bar and gossip about the intrigues (勾心斗角) of office life or matters more personal.This is their oasis (避风港); the place to free themselves from the day's stress at the office.
At these happy hours, social binding occurs between people who share the same workplace or similar professions.They may gossip about each other or talk about a planned project that has yet to meet a deadline.In this sense, these places become extensions of the workplace and may make up a good portion of one's social life.
These happy hours are those late afternoon chances to relax after work and before returning home.Conversations which may begin quietly and with reserve, rise gradually from a chatter to a roar.The oasis quickly fills up with smoke.Loud laughter may cackle in the air as a way to relieve the tensions of the day.The cheerful mood, heightened by the feeling of relief, competes with a TV broadcasting the latest update of CNN evening news or a sports game already in progress.
(1).How long are happy hours?
A.They are exactly two hours
B.They last as long as there are customers
C.They vary from place to place and the price of drinks.
D.Not exactly an hour but maybe a little bit longer
(2).What are the usual times for a happy hour?
A.From 5 p.m.to 8 p.m
B.From 4 p.m.to 7 p.m
C.From 6 p.m.until 9 p.m
D.From 10 p.m.until midnight
(3).Who usually attend happy hours?
A.Teachers and school administrators
B.College students and young people
C.Office workers and business people
D.Housewives
(4).What is the purpose of a happy hour?
A.To give people a happy feeling
B.To help people unwind from the stress of their jobs
C.To have the chance to drink cheaply
D.To bring in extra business
(5).What kind of conversation occurs at a happy hour?
A.General gossip and light business talk
B.Serious conversation
C.Not much talking but a lot of drinking
D.A lot of joking around with the bartender
A.recommend
B.pool
C.recruit
D.enroll
此题为判断题(对,错)。
1.The new measure was adopted to guard against ____.
A、terrorist attacks
B、luggage damage
C、flight delays
D、air crash
2.The word "hot" (Line 2, Para. 6) most probably means ____.
A、heated
B、popular
C、expensive
D、suspicious
3.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage ____
A、Major delays were caused after the security order went into effect.
B、Most passengers regard the new measure as necessary.
C、Passengers complain about longer delay at the airport.
D、There will be more and stricter security measures.
4.What was the attitude of Sonny Salgatar towards the security measure taken____
A、He was annoyed.
B、He had no objection.
C、He thought it useless.
D、He didn't worry about it.
5.The best title of the passage might be ____.
A、Fear of Terrorist Attacks
B、Latest Screening Technology
C、New Security Measures Adopted
D、Inspection of Bombs and Weapons
A、laid down
B、laid out
C、laid aside
D、laid off