crossing facilities of the three places all went on well and smoothly.
“The boundary crossing facilities of Zhuhai and Macao, in particular, are operated in a collaborative (合作的) way, which helps remarkably shorten the time needed for the clearance procedures,” he said.
The HZMB, situated at the waters of Lingdingyang of Pearl River Estuary, is a mega-size sea crossing linking the Hong Kong SAR, Zhuhai city of Guangdong Province and the Macao SAR.
The 55-km bridge is the longest bridge-and-tunnel (隧道) sea crossing in the world.
The bridge is meant to meet the demand of passenger and freight land transport among Hong Kong, the Chinese mainland and Macao, and to establish a new land transport link between the east and west banks of the Pearl River. 12. We learn from the passage that ________.
A. Alan Chan participated in the trial runs as a driver
B. two coach trade associations in Zhuhai took part in the trial runs C. the HZMB is located at the waters of Lingdingyang of Pearl River Estuary D. the 55-km bridge is the second longest bridge-and-tunnel sea crossing in the world
13. What is the main idea of the second paragraph? A. The route of the trial runs. B. The effect of the trial runs. C. The purpose of the trial runs. D. The evaluation of the trial runs.
14. What does the underlined word “freight” in the last paragraph mean? A. Goods that are transported by trucks, trains, ships, or planes. B. Lines of raised water that moves across the surface of the sea. C. Parts of the sea where fish are caught in large numbers.
D. The regular rising and falling of the level of the sea.
15. Which of the following can be the best title for the news report? A. HZMB Is to Establish New Land Transport Link
B. Cross-border Buses Start Trial Runs on Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge C. Mega-size Sea Crossing Linking Hong Kong SAR, Zhuhai and Macao SAR D. Boundary Crossing Facilities of Zhuhai and Macao Operated Collaboratively 【答案】12. C 13. C 14. A 15. B 【解析】
这是一篇新闻报道。主要介绍了珠港澳大桥的概况以及其试运行的情况。 【12题详解】
细节理解题。由第八段中的 “The HZMB, situated at the waters of Lingdingyang of Pearl River Estuary...”可知，珠港澳大桥位于珠江口伶仃洋水域。故C选项正确。 【13题详解】
主旨大意。由第二段中的 “The trial runs......would last for three days and aimed at testing the readiness of boundary crossing facilities (设施) of the three places,” 可知，试行将持续三天，目的是测试三个地方的过境设施的准备情况。所以第二段主要在说明试运行的目的。故C选项正确。 【14题详解】
词义猜测题。由最后一段中的“The bridge is meant to meet the demand of passenger and freight land transport among Hong Kong, the Chinese mainland and Macao, and to establish a new land transport link between the east and west banks of the Pearl River”可知，该桥旨在满足香港、中国大陆和澳门之间客货陆路运输的需求，并在珠江东岸和西岸之间建立新的陆路运输联系。所以通过上下文的语境可以判断出，最后一段加下划线的“freight”是由卡车、火车、轮船或飞机运输的货物。故A选项正确。 【15题详解】
主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是第一段中的“HONG KONG-Cross-border buses operated by Hong Kong companies on Friday started trial runs on the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge (HZMB) in preparation for the bridge’s upcoming opening”可知，香港公司运营的香港跨境巴士于周五开始在珠港澳大桥上试运行，为即将开通的大桥做准备。所以短文主要是围绕着跨境巴士在珠港澳大桥开始试运行而展开的。故短文的最佳标题为“跨境巴士在珠港澳大桥开始试运行”。故B选项正确。
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。
Why Accepting Change Is Important to Your Professional Success?
Whether you like it or not, change is a necessary part of today’s business climate. Those employees who accept change will succeed, while those fearing change may head for the unemployment line. ____16____ So how can we make this normal change as positive and beneficial as possible?
What’s wrong with change?
Employers want their workers to change when necessary. ____17____ The main reason is fear, though none of us agree that we doubt our ability to accept new ideas, use new technology, or adapt to new organizations.
___18___
Employees often view change differently from their supervisors. This is why communication is so vital in many cases. Lack of communication will cause problems in personal relationships. Unfortunately, fear prevents them from expressing their ideas and opinions.
The positive side of change.
___19___ One of the most positive aspects of change is that it is never
boring. If we want passion back in our work, we must be willing to change. We can learn how to work with a team and take on new responsibilities and change not just your attitude to change but some of your ideas and goals.
Embrace upcoming changes.
Many people are content to live their present safe lives and want no change. ____20____ Comfort and high position? If those are what you desire, then you will probably soon be out of a job. If, instead, you want challenge and welcome change, you will always be successful and popular in your job. A. Communication is the key. B. Think about what you really want. C. Remember to work hard at your work. D. Communication helps you make more friends.
E. Although some employees fear change, change is normal. F. If you describe your current job as boring, then change it. G. Knowing that, then, why are so many people resistant to it? 【答案】16. E 17. G 18. A 19. F 20. B 【解析】
这是一篇说明文。改变是当今商业环境的必要组成部分。那些接受改变的员工将会成功，而那些害怕改变的员工可能会走向失业的边缘。虽然有些员工害怕改变，但改变是正常的。短文说明了为什么有些员工害怕改变的原因，如何才能让这种正常的改变尽可能地积极有益的正确做法。 【16题详解】
由“Those employees who accept change will succeed, while those fearing change may head for the unemployment line. ____1____ So how can we make this normal change as positive and beneficial as possible?”可知，那些接受改变