A few moments later, someone came up to us. It was the lady again. She thanked me again, then 22that she had just moved to our 23 and that her English wasn’t very good. She also said that she had been in that toilet stall for a long time, and despite her calling out to people, no one gave her toilet paper. She thanked me again.

The best thing that happened to me that day was not only getting a 24 meal, but more importantly, gaining a new understanding of what it means to be truly 25. The next time yohave a chance to help a stranger, remember this story.

11. A. stage B. shop C. restaurant D. toilet

12. A. naturally B. eventually C. actually D. hurriedly

13. A. understood B. knew C. showed D. discovered

14. A. praising B. hugging C. kissing D. thanking

15. A. outside B. over C. along D. past

16. A. carried B. moved C. insisted D. worked

17. A. bargain B. refuse C. accept D. follow

18. A. treat B. take C. invite D. bring

19. A. trying B. laughing C. growing D. acting

20. A. stranger B. model C. hero D. leader

21. A. yet B. so C. or D. thus

22. A. shared B. explained C. reflected D. proved

23. A. village B. house C. country D. building

24. A. delicious B. free C. special D. large

25. A. powerful B. successful C. grateful D. wonderful

III.阅读理解(共11小题; 每小题2分, 满分22分)

阅读下面短文，从各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。

A

Dear Ms. Smith,

I am writing to apply for the Sales Manager position on the careers page of the King Computers website. Last year King Computers added five new offices, making it the largest computer sales and services company in the state. I understand that one of the company’s aims is to expand outside of the Washington area. I am seeking the opportunity to play an important role in your growing business. As a sales manager with Diamond Computers, I expanded our sales area by 150% in two years. I am confident that my leadership and experience will help King Computers achieve its goals, too.

I have worked in the field of computer sales for over fifteen years. Currently I am a sales manager for Diamond Computers based in Seattle. I am skilled at managing accounts and increasing sales revenue(收益). Last year, my team produced $960,000 in revenue¬---the highest in the company. Also, I received the Diamond Sales Award for the best sales manager. In addition, I am experienced at planning sales strategies, developing advertising campaigns, and creating sales budgets.

King Computers is well-known for its customer-first philosophy. In my fifteen years in sales, this way of thinking is the most important thing I have learned. A sales strategy should never be just about getting money from customers. I believe it’s important to take the time to listen to each customer---to understand what he or she really needs. Then, we must find the product that best matches those needs. As a sales manager for King Computers, I will be in a great position to do just that.

If yoare looking for a skilled sales manager with a history of success, I would be delighted to speak with you.

I look forward to hearing from yosoon.

Sincerely,

Paul Reubens

26. According to the writer, what is one of King Computers’ aims?

A. To set new goals.

B. To add five new offices.

C. To make its business bigger.

D. To hire more sales managers.

27. Paul Reubens is experienced at the following EXCEPT_______.

A. managing accounts

B. creating sales budgets

C. planning sales strategies

D. designing new computers

28. Paul Reubens wrote this letter in order to________.

A. tell us that he is skillful as a sales manager