E.Or turn the conversation into a topic where they have little to say

F.What about that person who has had too much to drink or won't stop talking

G.He or she is the person who is feeling the weight of that awkwardness the most

第三部分语言知识运用(共两节，满分45分)

第一节(共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分)

阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

Simply saying thank you doesn't seem enough in certain situations.I was considering this while working as a 41__Just a few weeks ago.And it came to me then how much easier it would be if we had a range of words that express different 42 of gratitude(感谢).

My thoughts were soon 43.We had a woman patient who was 44 from a knee replacement operation.One afternoon,while__45 to get into bed she collapsed(倒下)from what was 46 discovered to be a heart attack.The collapse was disastrous,47 the emergency medical team and good teamwork.But she recovered,though 48,and was ready for discharge(出院)after four weeks.

She was__49 for everything that the medical and nursing team had done for her.On her day of discharge,we shared in her 50 at her recovery.As she was 51 she was eager to say 52 to each of us in the nursing team.When she 53 one nurse,she tried to press a five-pound note into her hand.My colleague 54 to accept it,saying that we were all just 55 our job.The patient looked puzzled,and then 56:"Oh this isn't for the 57 I had.I take that as a 58.No,this is for setting my hair yesterday.''

And there you have it.To many people,59 lives is part of the job but styling hair is an 60 and should be rewarded.

41.A.cleaner B.chemist C.nurse D.doctor

42.A.grades B.meanings C.needs D.expectations

43.A.brushed aside B.put to the test

C.brought under discussion D.taken into account

44.A.departing B.escaping C.retiring D.recovering

45.A.attempting B.choosing C.pausing D.promising

46.A.eventually B.fortunately C.casually D.secretly

47.A.assessing B.requiring C.forming D.proving

48.A.slightly B.accidentally C.slowly D.happily

49.A.grateful B.thoughtful C.sorrowful D.fearful

50.A.surprise B.delight C.curiosity D.disappointment

51.A.operating B.thinking C.hesitating D.leaving

52.A.sorry B.hello C.goodbye D.yes

53.A.reached B.consulted C.introduced D.persuaded

54.A.wished B.pretended C.failed D.refused

55.A.enjoying B.doing C.securing D.starting

56.A.repeated B.recited C.replied D.reported

57.A.courage B.patience C.duty D.care

58.A.goal B.given C.push D.greeting

59.A.risking B.changing C.saving D.building

60.A.honour B.ability C.opening D.extra

第二节(共10小题：每小題1.5分，满分15分)

阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Ecotourism is commonly regarded as low impact(影响)travel to undisturbed places.It is different from traditional tourism because it allows the traveler to become 61(educate)about the areas-both in terms of geographical conditions and cultural characteristics,and often provides money for conservation and benefits the 62(develop)of the local areas.

Ecotourism has 63(it)origin with the environmental movement of the 1970s.It was not widely accepted as a travel concept 64 the late 1980s.During that time,increasing environmental awareness made it desirable.

Due to 65 growing popularity of environmentally-related and adventure travel,various types 66 trips are now being classified as ecotourism.Actually,a true eco-friendly trip must meet the following principles:

Minimize the impact of 67(visit)the place.

Build respect for and awareness of the environment and cultural practices.

Provide 68(finance)aid and other benefits for local peoples.

Make sure that the tourism provides positive experiences for both the visitors and the hosts.