1. 你选择该专业的原因； 2. 个人简介； 3. 表达信心和感谢。

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Sparrow failed to grow for another two years until a new CEO，Carl Pearson，decided to build up its market share.He did a survey，which showed that consumers who already used Sparrow restaurants were extremely positive about the chain，while customers of other fast－food chains were unwilling to turn away fromthem.Sparrow had to develop a new promotional campaign.

Pearson faced a battle over the future of the Sparrow brand.The chain's owner now favored rebranding Sparrow as Marcy's restaurants.Pearson resisted，arguing for an advertising campaign designed to convince customers that visits to Sparrow restaurants were fun.Such an attempt to establish a positive relationship between a company and the general public was unusual for that time.Pearson strongly believed that numbers were the key to success，rather than customers' spending power.Finally，the owner accepted his idea.

The campaign itself changed the traditional advertising style of the fast－food industry.The TV ads of Sparrow focused on entertainment and featured original songs performed by a variety of stars.Instead of showing the superiority of a specific product，the intention was to put Sparrow in the hearts of potential customers.

Pearson also made other decisions which he believed would contribute to the new Sparrow image.For example，he offered to lower the rent of any restaurants which achieved a certain increase in their turnover(营业额)．

These efforts paid off，and Sparrow soon became one of the most successful fast－food chains in the regions where it operated.

【1】Which was one of the problems Sparrow faced before Pearson became CEO?

A.The number of its customers was declining.

B.Its customers found the food unhealthy.

C.It was in need of financial support.

D.Most of its restaurants were closed.

【2】What does the underlined word “them” in Paragraph 2 refer to?

A.Customers of Sparrow restaurants.

B.Sparrow restaurants.

C.Customers of other fast－food chains.

D.Other fast－food chains.

【3】For what purpose did Pearson start the advertising campaign?

A.To build a good relationship with the public.

B.To stress the unusual tradition of Sparrow.

C.To learn about customers' spending power.

D.To meet the challenge from Marcy's restaurants.

【4】What was Pearson's achievement as a CEO?

A.He managed to pay off Sparrow's debts.

B.He made Sparrow much more competitive.

C.He helped Sparrow take over a company.

D.He improved the welfare of Sparrow employees.

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2.祝贺笔友取得的成绩;

3.鼓励她继续努力。

注意:1.词数100左右;

2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯;

3.开头和结尾已经给出(不计入总词数)。

Dear Mary,

Congratulations!__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________

With best wishes.

Yours sincerely,

Li Hua

A. laid out B. held out C. figured out D. let out

A fashionable smart speaker

The new Amazon Echo smart speaker has the same popular feature as the original--an always listening voice assistant ready to play music and news, set timers, and use third-party apps. Only now it's actually stylish.The $120 speaker comes in different finishes, including fabric and wood.

A helping hand for parents

10 Suzy Snooze helps babies and kids sleep so parents can catch up on their own sleep. It's a sound machine and a nightlight. It connects with an app over wi-fi and turns into an audio monitor. If a kid cries at midnight, it'll detect the sound and try to calm him back to sleep. It can also let early risers know when it's OK to get out of bed. Made by Bleep Bleeps, the $249"smart nightlight"has an adorable little face.

Safety for ding dongs

Doorbells used to just ring, ding, and dong. But thanks to modern technology, doorbells can now double as Internet-connected- surveillance(监视) devices.Rings $249 Video Doorbell Pro can record HD video of your front steps, even at night. It includes motion sensors and two-way audio, so you can yell "get off my lawn" from anywhere. You can also use the app to see what's going on in front of your house while you're at work or in the backyard.

The must-have kitchen gadget

The Instant Pot makes food fast in one pot. The surprise kitchen hit is a combination of pressure cooker, rice cooker, slow cooker and even yogurt maker. It has sensors and settings to make cooking as safe as possible. Starting at $80, an Instant Pot can make dishes in less time than it typically takes to cook them.

【1】What can Suzy Snooze do for parents?

A. Provide sunlight.

B. Play with babies.

C. Comfort crying babies.

D. Remind parents to wake up kids.

【2】What is the advantage of the Video Doorbell Pro compared with traditional doorbells?

A. It can play HD videos.

B. It can make a sound of ding-dong.

C. It can communicate with the users.

D. It can take on the work of a monitor.

【3】Who are most probably interested in the Instant Pot?

A. Those who love fast food.

B. Those who enjoy cooking.

C. Those who are busy working.

D. Those who like going camping.

A. condemned B. confirmed C. countered D. contradicted

【1】What did Mary do?

A. She went to the beach.

B. She studied hard for an exam.

C. She spent a holiday in Denver.

【2】What do we know about her aunt?

A. She is very rich.

B. She has no children.

C. She worked as a waitress.

【3】What was the weather like on Washington’s Birthday in the man’s city?

A. Very warm. B. Cool. C. Freezing.

【4】Why was Mary glad to take a train over to the mountain?

A. They could enjoy the view.

B. It was cheaper than traveling by car.

C. They didn’t have to worry about the parking.

文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。

删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。

增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在该词下面写出该加的词。

修改：在错的词下划一横线，在该词下面写出修改后的词。

注意：1、每处错误及修改均仅限一词。

2、只允许修改10处，多者（从11处起）不计分。

On a storm night, I was alone at home. After finishing my homework, I was about to go to bed. All of sudden, the light went out. Meanwhile, there was a flash of lightning following by thunderstorms. I was so terrified that I ran to my bed but hid me under the blanket. To make matters bad, my parents went to hospital to accompany with my sick grandfather. I felt too frightened because my mind was full of scary thoughts. After some time passed, I fall asleep at last. At breakfast I told my parents that I had seen last night. My parents were also frightened and they promised that they would ever leave me at home alone.

【1】What’s the probable relationship between the speakers?

A. Customer and salesgirl.

B. Visitor and travel agent.

C. Passenger and conductor.

【2】Which of the following is NOT mentioned?

A. Universal Studios.

B. St. Anselm College.

C. Rodeo Drive.

【3】What is the man’s main purpose of going to the Hard Rock Café?

A. To listen to music.

B. To have a good meal.

C. To enjoy some good coffee.

【1】In the earthquake ___________ areas, people suffered great financial losses . (strike)

【2】Always bear in mind that your own resolution to ___________ is more important than anything. (succeed)

【3】The ceremony is a ____________ from pre-Christian times. (survive)

【4】It seems that living green is __________ easy and affordable. A small step makes a big difference. (surprise)

【5】Five _________ will each receive a signed copy of the album. (win)

【6】In traditional Chinese culture , ___________ decision were often made by parents for their children. (marry)

【7】We should know our own strengths and ____________ and think what could be done about them . (weak)

【8】His brother ___________ to leave her in the dark room alone when she disobeyed his order. (threat)

【9】There is a wide ____________ of patterns to choose from. (vary)

【10】First aid is a very important step in the ______________ of burns. (treat)

【11】The __________ in weather delayed our journey to Europe. (certain)

【12】Teaching in the village left him a/an ________ experience. (forget)

【13】Although skills and talents bring great achievements , the most ________ thing one can hold is the heart. (value)

【14】Walking in the fields on a March afternoon, he could feel the _________ of spring. (warm)

【15】We __________the benefits of the plan against the risks involved again and again . (weight)