第二節(jié)(共5小題，每小題2分，滿分10分)

　　根據(jù)短文內(nèi)容，從短文后的選項中選出能填入空白處的最佳選項。選項中有兩項為多余選項。

　　In many ways, Hamburger University is just like other schools. It has an 80-acre campus. It has classrooms and teachers and more than 275,000 graduates. 36 Instead, they are McDonald’s restaurant owners and workers learning how to do their jobs better.

　　Hamburger University isn’t a business school. It’s a corporate university (企業(yè)大學). 37 As a result, the school teaches skills and methods that help improve efficiency in McDonald’s restaurants.

　　Hamburger University is one of the world’s most famous corporate universities, but it is far from unique. 38

　　Companies operate corporate universities for many different reasons. Some improve the technical skills of employees. Others focus on training people in management. Still others help employees develop skills like learning to learn, creative thinking and problem solving.

　　39 Their students often come from distant places and have full-time jobs. To make training possible for students, corporate universities have to use very flexible teaching methods. Some companies pay for their employees to attend specific classes at a local university. Others work with outside educators to develop courses for employees to take at their workplaces. Still others develop their own programs consisting of weekend and online courses.

　　Corporate universities may never compete with traditional schools. But they have changed the way many see education. Training has always been difficult for busy employees. 40 Through them, continuing education is possible for many who, otherwise, wouldn’t have the chance to study.

　　A. Corporate universities help by offering flexible programs.

　　B. Corporate universities face a number of special problems.

　　C. It exists to help the company McDonald’s meet its business goals.

　　D. But Hamburger University students don’t attend to earn a degree.

　　E. Many large companies, like IBM have their own successful corporate universities.

　　F. There are still few corporate universities in the US at present.

　　G. Hamburger University has grown to include many branch campuses.

　　第三部分：英語知識運用(共兩節(jié)，滿分45分)

　　第節(jié) 完形填空(共20小題;每題1.5分，滿分30分)

　　閱讀下面短文，各題所給的四個選項(

　　Centuries ago, a group of people left India. No one really knows 41 . Over time, they journeyed west to Europe, where most have 42 ever since. These people called themselves the Roma. 43 Europeans, thinking they came from Egypt, called them “gypsies.” Many people think of gypsies as 44 groups of people. They are associated with colorful clothing, fortune telling and music. But this is not the real 45 of Roma culture.

　　In fact, not all Roma are 46 . Those in Western Europe have historically moved from place to place. But others who 47 in Eastern Europe built homes and stayed in one place. Roma culture 48 among regions. But most speak both the language of the 49 people and their own language, Romany.

　　For centuries, Roma practiced 50 trades. Some were horse traders or musicians. Others made things out of metal or wood. But today, Roma may be found in any 51 .

　　Each Roma settlement developed its own 52 style, combining local music with Roma traditions. These styles often sound 53 to the music of the surrounding culture. However, most Roma music 54 some characteristics, including the timing of the notes and the harmonies. Roma music has also affected the music of other 55 . Roma influences have shaped European folk and classical music and even some American styles.

　　Like people of many cultures, the Roma love to tell 56 . Their conversations often include brief references 57 tales that the entire settlement knows. But they also tell long stories during the evenings or while working. Some stories are funny, others 58 Roma traditions.

　　Over the years, the Roma have 59 many challenges. Their neighbors did not 60 them and even accused them of being thieves. Today, many face poverty, prejudice and other problems. Nevertheless, the Roma people are proud of their history and their rich culture.

　　41. A. when B. why C. where D. how 42. A. died B. visited C. left D. lived 43. A. So B. Or C. But D. Then 44. A. wandering B. challenging C. encouraging D. inspiring 45. A. life B. article C. picture D. attitude 46. A. farmers B. travelers C. musicians D. tailors 47. A. begged B. learned C. toured D. settled 48. A. varies B. spreads C. changes D. divides 49. A. Indian B. travelling C. surrounding D. Egyptian 50.A. traditional B. illegal C. international D. fair 51.A. occasion B. profession C. village D. town 52.A. cultural B. social C. agricultural D. musical 53.A. strange B. different C. similar D. natural 54.A. shares B. spares C. speaks D. seeks 55.A. tribes B. cultures C. groups D. religions 56.A. lies B. fortunes C. gossips D. stories 57.A. at B. in C. for D. to 58.A. write down B. get away C. take in D. pass down 59.A. faced B. overcome C. fought D. welcomed 60.A. fear B. help C. accept D. support