第1题：
The Greeks assumed that the structure of language had some connection with the process of thought, which took root in Europe long before people realized how diverse languages could be.
第2题：
A.before the Civil War
B.after the Civil War
C.before the War of Independence
D.after the War of Independence
第3题：
Studies show that people are more to suffer from back problems if they always sit before computer screens for long hours. ( )
A. likely
B. possible
C. probable
D. sure
第4题：
Scarcely had the car stopped ________ the cell phone began to ring.
A：than
B：when
C：after
D：before
第5题：
此题为判断题(对，错)。
第6题：
Passage One
The exact year of Christ's birth is not recorded, but the calendar began on the supposed date divides time into B.C. (before Christ) and A.D. (in the year of our Lord). Nor was the exact day of his birth known. For the first 300 years his birthday was celebrated on different days. It was not until the year 354 that December25thwas chosen.
Christmas music is loved by all who hear and sing it every year. Carols, bells, and merry music have been a part of Christmas for centuries. Every Christmas Eve the bells ring to call people to church services. The most famous sleigh bells in the world belong to Santa Claus.
Christmas is a family festival. In the United States, no distance seems too great if it enables one to join the family circle for the holiday. All schools close for two weeks, parents welcome home their children and grandchildren and often open their doors to friends and strangers.
31. The calendar began ______.
A. in the exact year of Christ' birth
B. on the exact date which divides time into B. C. and A. D.
C. on December 25th
D. on the chosen date
第7题：
A、annual
B、delicious
C、crowded
第8题：
Passage Five
Billy Joel was born on Long Island, in New York State. He began taking piano lessons at an early age and joined his first rock band when he was fourteen. After playing in a number of Long Island groups, Billy began concentrating on his song-writing. His first album of completely original songs was Cold Spring Harbor. It was released in 1972. Two years later, after the release of the smash-hit albums Piano Man and Street-life Serenade. Billy was named "Best New Male Vocalist" by Cask Box magazine.
51. Billy Joel began taking piano lessons ______.
A. when he joined his first rock band
B. after he was named "Best New Male Vocalist"
C. at fourteen
D. before he was fourteen years old
第9题：
It looks as if it will rain before long.(英译汉)
第10题：
People _________ a new festival so that African Americans would be able to celebrate their history and culture.
A：invented
B：produced
C：manufactured
D：created