D. Because only a few of British people can communicate in Chinese.

34. What is the writer’s attitude to the popularity of Mandarin?

A. It’s wonderful but it also has some problems.

B. It can be a great waste of time and energy.

C. It’s only a design for the youngsters later.

D. It’s only a way to help students to travel abroad.

35. What is the purpose of David Cameron by quoting Mandela’s words in Paragraph3?

A. To compare different ideas.

B. To show his rich knowledge.

C. To share Mandela’s opinion.

D. To persuade people to learn Mandarin.

第二节(共5小题;每小题2分，满分10 分)

根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

Whether you' re a child, teenager, young adult or are middle-aged, respect for your parents is an important value. Your parents are the people who raised you, devoting time, energy and money to your development. 36 No matter your age, there are 5 ways to show respect.

● Respect their belongings.

One important way to show respect is to show regard for the things important to your parents. For younger children, this may mean not touching jewelry or other valuable things. For grown children, respect may mean returning a borrowed tool in good condition and on time. Lack of respect for a parent's belongings is a violation(侵犯) of personal boundaries. 37 And never borrow things without asking first.

● Punctuality .

38 Therefore, always be on time. For teenagers, showing up on time means coming home by curfew(宵禁). Adult children should show up on time for family dinners or events, or to pick a parent up for a medical appointment. Call if you're going to be late because parents worry about children, no matter their age.

● 39

Remembering birthdays, anniversaries and other special days is a sign that yohonor your parents. Make plans to take them to lunch or dinner or bake a cake or cookies. Most parents don't expect expensive gifts, but a handmade gift is always appreciated .A phone call from a grown child who lives too far for a visit is a welcome sign of respect.

● Be kind.

Kind words and affection are simple ways to show respect. Tell your parents yolove them. Listen and allow your parents to speak without interruption. Show a sincere interest in what your parents have to say. Be patient with your parents and don't rush them. Never talk back or be rude or disrespectful. Acknowledge your parents' achievements. 40

A. Be a good listener.

B. Celebrate with them.

C. Lateness indicates a lack of respect.

D. Treat your parents the way yowould like to be treated.

E. And they love younconditionally throughout your life.

F. Being respectful helps build positive relationships with others.

G. Don't take advantage of your parents' kindness and generosity.

第三部分英语知识运用(共两节，满分45分)

第一节完形填空(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四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出可以填人空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡该项涂黑。

The story of how I got my job was a funny one.

One day, I was 41 along a street to an interview when a yellow car suddenly 42 in. 43 another car coming in the other 44 , I had to brake hard and 45 another cyclist. We both fell, but 46 neither of us was hurt. I became 47 and cycled as fast as possible to the driver of the yellow car to tell him how I considered him. I told him what a bad 48 I thought he was and that he was a(n) 49 to other people on the road. His face turned 50 . I warned him not to drive 51 in the future so that everyone else could enjoy a long life.

I was in time for the 52 . Having walked into the room, to my 53 , I found one of the three interviewers 54 to be the driver of the yellow car. We looked at each other for a while, 55 silent. Then I decided to look 56 the whole matter as a great joke! I 57 and told him that I talked much the last time we met and that this time it was turn for him to talk a great deal. Lost in thought for a while, he 58 that I was not going to say anything about his bad driving. The interview went 59 . Two days later, I received a letter offering me the job. I was pleased that the manager - the driver of the yellow car, didn’t 60 my rudeness to him. Through the experience, I find something that seems impossible at first turns out to be good.

41. A. cyclingB. walking C. runningD. driving

42. A. stoppedB. cutC. passedD. waited

43. A. As B. For C. With D. By

44. A. condition B. positionC. locationD. direction

45. A. knockedB. bumpedC. beatD. rushed