-16 are based on the following interview with Sherman Alexie, an American Indian poet. You now have 15 seconds to read Questions 14-16.
14. Why did Sherman Alexie only take day jobs?
A.He could bring unfinished work home.
B.He might have time to pursue his interests.
C.He might do some evening teaching.
D.He could invest more emotion in his family.
15、What was his original goal at college?
A.To teach in high school.
B.To write his own books.
C.To be a medical doctor.
D. To be a mathematician.
16、Why did he take the poetrywriting class?
A.To follow his father.
B.For an easy grade.
C.To change his specialty.
D.For knowledge of poetry.
Questions 17-20 are based on the following talk about public speaking. You now have 20 seconds to read Questions 17-20.
17. What is the most important thing in public speaking ?
A.Confidence.
B. Preparation.
C.Informativeness.
D. Organization.
18、 What does the speaker advise us to do to capture the audiences attention?
A. Gather abundant data.
B. Organize the ideas logically.
C.Develop a great opening.
D.Select appropriate material.
19、If you dont start working for the presentation until the day before, you will feel
A. uneasy
B. uncertain
C. frustrated
D. depressed
20、Who is this speech most probably meant for?
A.Those interested in the power of persuasion.
B.Those trying to improve their public image.
C.Those planning to take up some public work.
D.Those eager to become effective speakers.
Section II Use of English(满分10分) Directions: Read the following text. Choose the best word(s) for each numbered blank and mark [[A],[[B],[[C] or [[D] on ANSWER SHEET 1. (10 points)
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