I remember one Thanksgiving when our family had no money and no food, and someone came knocking on our door. A man was __36_____ there with a huge box of food, a giant turkey and even some ___37___to cook it in. I couldn’t ___38_____it. My dad demanded, “Who are you? Where are you from?” The stranger announced, “I’m here because a friend of yours knows you’re in need and that you wouldn’t accept ___39_____help, so I’ve brought this for you. Have a great Thanksgiving.” My father said, “No, no, we ___40_____ accept this.” The stranger replied, “You don’t have ___41_____” , closed the door and left.
Obviously that experience had a profound impact(深刻影响)on my life. I ____42____myself that someday I would do well enough financially ___43____ I could do the same thing for other people. By the time I was eighteen I had created my Thanksgiving ritual(习惯). I would go out __44_____ and buy enough food for one or two __45_____. Then I would dress like a delivery boy, go to the ____46____ neighborhood and just knock on a ___47_____ . I always ___48_____ a note that explained my Thanksgiving experience ____49____a kid. The note said, “All that I ask __50______is that you take good enough care of __51_____ so that someday you can do the same thing for someone else.” I have received more from this annual ritual than I have from any amount of ___52_____ I’ve ever earned.
Years ago I was in New York City with my new wife during Thanksgiving. She was sad because we were not with our family. ___53____she would be home decorating the house for Christmas, but we were ___54_____ in a hotel room. When I told her what I always did on Thanksgiving, she got excited.
We packed enough food for seven families for thirty days and went to buildings where half a dozen people lived in one room with no electricity and no heat in winter surrounded by rats, cockroaches(蟑螂)and the smell of urine(尿). It was both an ___55______realization that people lived in this way and a truly fulfilling experience to make even a small difference.
A.speaking B.standing C.looking D.shouting
A.meat B.vegetables C.pans D.firewood
A.believe B.accept C.help D.refuse
A.direct B.some C.our D.any
A.may not B.needn’t C.can’t D.daren’t
A.any money B.a choice C.food D.a turkey
A.permitted B.promised C.asked D.said
A.when B.so that C.even if D.as if
A.driving B.playing C.offering D.shopping
A.people B.children C.families D.days
A.nearest B.farthest C.largest D.poorest
A.house B.door C.window D.gate
A.concluded B.included C.wrote D.took
A.like B.with C.as D.to
A.in return B.later C.in future D.for
A.others B.yourself C.your family D.the presents
A.warmth B.thanks C.money D.encouragement
A.Unfortunately B.Obviously C.Normally D.Gradually
A.stuck B.excited C.free D.delighted
A.exciting B.astonishing C.encouraging D.Outstanding
My father and I were very close. I loved pleasing him, and he was always 21 of my success. If I 22 a spelling contest at school, he was on top of the 23 . Later in life whenever I got a promotion, I’d call my father 24 and he’d rush out to tell all his 25 . In 1970, when I was 26 as president of the Ford Motor Company, I don’t know 27 of us was more excited.
Like many native Italians, my parents were very open with their 28 and their love not only at home, but also in public. Most of my friends would 2 9 hug their fathers. But I hugged and kissed my dad at every 30 —nothing could have felt more 31 .
He was a(n) 32 man who was always trying new things. He was the first person in Allentown to buy a motorcycle. 33 , my father and his motorcycle didn’t 34 too well. He fell off it so often that he 35 it just a month after buying it. As a result, he never again 36 any vehicle with less than four wheels.
Because of that motorcycle, I wasn’t 37 to have a bicycle when I was growing up. Whenever I wanted to ride a bike, I had to 38 one from a friend. However, my father let me drive a car as soon as I 39 sixteen.
My father and I loved and 40 each other. We were close to each other all the time.
A.pleased B.content C.proud D.satisfied
A.won B.beat C.gained D.failed
A.mountain B.world C.spirit D.earth
A.ever since B.just then C.on time D.right away
A.families B.relatives C.workers D.friends
A.honored B.appointed C.praised D.called
A.who B.what C.whom D.which
A.thoughts B.views C.feelings D.ideas
A.never B.often C.frequently D.occasionally
A.occasion B.time C.opportunity D.choice
A.necessary B.embarrassing C.comfortable D.natural
A.interesting B.strange C.curious D.open-minded
A.Unfortunately B.Strangely C.Unbelievably D.Surprisingly
A.get through B.get along C.get off D.get over
A.put up with B.got rid of C.broke away from D.did away with
A.sold B.trusted C.played D.believed
A.allowed B.hoped C.suggested D.demanded
A.ride B.require C.borrow D.use
A.turned B.went C.changed D.grew
A.thought of B.took care C.attended on D.cared about
Dear Seth,
You are only three years old, and at this point in your life you are not able to understand this letter. But some day when you___36___, I hope you will find something __37__in what I am going to share with you.
Life can be __38__ . There will be people in your life who won’t be very nice. They’ll __39___ you because you are different, 40 for no good reason . You will also face heartbreak and might be __41__ by those you love. I hope you don’t have to face these too much , but such things __42__.
Be open to life anyway. You’ll find cruelty(残忍) and 43 in your journey through life , but don’t let that__44__ you from finding new things . Don’t retreat (退却)from life , and don’t __45__ or wall yourself off . Be open to new things , new experiences ,and new people . You will __46__ many times ,but if you allow that to stop you from trying , you will __47_ many chances . Do remember failure is a stepping stone to __48__.
You will meet many people who will try to do __49__ than you , in school, in college, and at work. They’ll try to have nicer cars, bigger houses, nicer clothes, and so on. . To __50_ , life is a competition.However, I believe life is a __51_. If you always try your best to __52__ others, you are wasting your life . Learn to enjoy your life__53_ and you will make it a journey of __54__ ,of learning and of love.
Finally , know that I love you and always will. You are _55__ a really wonderful journey , and I will always be there for you.
Love
Dad
A.grow up B.show up C. cheer up D.give up
A.familiar B.valuable C.normal D.interesting
A.unkind B.peaceful C.equal D.simple
A.look at B.run after C.laugh at D.look after
A.if B.but C.so D.or
A.hurt B.found C.accepted D.impressed
A.matter B.work C.disappear D.happen
A.luck B.pain C.difference D.hope
A.protect B.encourage C.stop D.choose
A.forgive B.struggle C.compete D.hide
A.leave B.prepare C.escape D.fail
A.enjoy B.try C.miss D.meet
A.success B.life C.action D.sorrow
A.earlier B.better C.less D.faster
A.you B.me C.him D.them
A.challenge B.drama C.journey D.dream
A.change B.pardon C.follow D.beat
A.somewhere B.instead C.afterwards D.though
A.cruelty B.danger C.happiness D.quietness
A.starting B.destroying C.finishing D.replacing
It was pouring outside. We all stood there 21 , some patiently, others annoyed 22 nature messed (弄糟)their hurried day. I got lost in the sound and sight of the heavens 23 away the dirt and dust of the world.
“Mom, let’s run through the rain,” a girl’s voice 24 me .
“No, honey. We’ll wait until it 25 down a bit,” Mom replied.
The young girl waited about another minute and 26 : “Mom, let’s run through the
rain .”
“We’ll get wet if we do,” Mom said.
“No , we won’t , Mom. That’s not what you said this morning,” the young girl said
as she 27 her Mom’s arm .
“This morning? 28 did I say we could run through the rain and not get wet?”
“Don’t you remember? When you were talking to Daddy about his cancer, you said ,” If God can get us through this , he can get us through 29 .”
The entire crowd turned 30 . Mom paused and thought for a moment about 31
she would say. Now some would laugh it off and scold her for being 32 . But then we heard,
“Honey, you are 33. Let’s run through the rain. If we get wet, maybe we just need washing,”
Mom said. Then 34 they ran.
We all stood 35 , smiling and laughing as they ran past the cars. Yes, they got wet. But they were 36 by a few who screamed and laughed like children all the 37 to their cars. Circumstances (境况)or people can take away your material possessions, and they can even take away your 38 . But no one can ever take away your precious 39 . So, don’t forget to make time and take the 40 to make memories every day! I hope you still take the time to run through the rain.
A.talking B.waiting C.complaining D.expecting A.asif B.evenif C.because D.when A.taking B.putting C.driving D.washing A.caught B.broke C.impressed D.called A.slows B.comes C.pushes D.calms A.asked B.repeated C.required D.added A.pulled B.touched C.waved D.felt A.Why B.How C.When D.Where A.therain B.thedisease C.anything D.something A.still B.silent C.serious D.angry A.what B.how C.whether D.if A.dishonest B.silly C.daring D.forgetful A.right B.wrong C.stupid D.clever A.off B.along C.on D.over A.sighing B.joking C.discussing D.watching A.followed B.guided C.respected D.praised A.time B.way C.same D.best A.house B.money C.health D.time A.children B.memories C.courage D.experience A.possibilities B.opportunities C.risk D.challenge |
Part Four: Writing
Section A (10 points)
Directions: Read the following passage. Complete the diagram by using the information for the passage.
The art of growing dwarf (short) trees, or “bonsai” as their Japanese planters call them, is increasing in popularity in the United States. Growing bonsai can make a fascinating hobby for anyone who enjoys plants and creating beautiful effects with them. However, how can we meet the goal of making such a kind of art? This maybe is the problem for many of us.
There are, in fact, four important guidelines to follow in growing bonsai. First, one must be careful in choosing the type of tree. Not all species of trees can be made into bonsai, since the growing conditions are unusual.
Second, one must be careful in choosing the size of the container the bonsai will be in. This is necessary because the major growth of bonsai is kept confined to the tree’s trunk and leaves, not its root system.
Another thing the bonsai-grower must do is to trim (修整) the roots and branches of the tree periodically (定期地)。 Unless this is done, the plants will look unnatural. The Japanese ideal for bonsai is not to have the proper proportions and will have trees which are just like normal trees in everything, but in small size.
The last thing one must do is to be careful to keep the miniature (small) tree well-watered, or it will die.
As one can see from above, the art of bonsai-growing is one which requires a certain amount of time and effort. The satisfactions that growing bonsai brings can be great, however. Imagine having such a tree in your living room and passing it down through several generations of your family. That is exactly what bonsai-growing is all about: establishing a tradition of beauty which lasts for years and years and is a symbol of the beauties of the natural world.
Title: 71. ___________
72. _________ |
To teach people how to grow bonsai |
|
Guidelines |
Aspects |
73. ___________ |
The 74.___ of tree |
75. ___ species of trees can’t be made into bonsai |
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The size of the container |
The bonsai’s 76._____ is confined to its trunk and leaves |
|
77. _____ trim |
It will make the plants look 78. _________. |
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Enough water |
It keeps the plants 79. _________. |
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80. ________ |
Bonsai-growing establishes a tradition of natural lasting beauty. |
第二节 完形填空(共20小题;每小题1.5分,满分30分)
阅读下面短文,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项,并填在答题卡上。
Dear Kate,
It is very 36__ that you are coming to our school so soon. 37 you arrive, let me introduce 38 you what our school life is like.
Our school is quite famous for its long history. It was 39 in the early 1920s. It is a good place 40__we can prepare ourselves well for the future. We have many wonderful teachers who are always ready to __41___help. __42___we pay a lot of attention to how well we do in lessons, achieving high scores is not the only reason to study. The teachers encourage us to try out new ideas and ask questions. __43__their help we have developed all kinds of interests in both Arts and Science. Students can choose to_44__ any school clubs they are _45___in. We can also choose the subjects that we want to study. Last term I selected American Literature, because I wanted to learn about famous American writers. This term I chose to attend music classes because my father bought me a piano_46__ a birthday present.
__47___, I was elected_ 48___ of my class, __49____it can be _50_ to be a monitor, __51__I have to do a lot of work and attend many meetings. _52 , being a monitor has taught me a lot, such as caring for others and taking responsibilities and so on. When my class was given the title of “Model Class”, I was __53___than ever before. So being a monitor _54____an important part in my school life .I’m very pleased with my work.
I love my school and hope that you will have a pleasant experience here too. I am looking forward to 55 you soon.
36. A. excited B. exciting C. excite D. excitement
37. A. When B .After C. Before D. As soon as
38. A. to B. for C. with D. in
39. A. finded B. found C. founded D. find
40. A. when B. where C. that D. which
41. A. gives B. offer C. donates D. ask
42. A. But B. Because C. Though D. So
43. A. Under B. With C. For D. By
44. A. attend B. join C. join in D. take part in
45. A. interest B. interesting C. interested D. interests
46. A. for B. as C. by D .with
47. A. On the way B. In the way C. By the way D. By way of
48. A. the monitor B. a monitor C. monitor D. monitors
49. A. sometime B. sometimes C. some time D. some times
50. A. tired B. tiring C. tire D. tires
51. A. for B. but C. so D. therefore
52. A. But B. However C . So D. And
53. A. proud B. more proud C. prider D. prouder
54. A. playB. takes C. makes D. plays
55. A.meet B. meeting C. meets D. met
第一节完形填空(共15小题;每小题2分.满分30分)
阅读下面短文,掌握其大意.然后从1—15各题所给的A、B、C和D项中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Friendship has great power, and it can inspire the people in trouble as well as in easy circumstances.
Recently, one of my best friends, whom I've 1 just about everything with since the first day of kindergarten, spent the weekend with me. Since I 2 to a new town several years ago, we've both always looked forward to the few times a year when we can see each other.
Over the weekend, we 3 hours and hours, staying up late into the night, talking about the people she was hanging around with. She started telling me stories about her new boyfriend, about how he 4 with drugs and was into other self-destructive[自毁] 5 . I was blown away! She told me how she had been 6 to her parents about where she was going and even sneaking out to see this guy because they didn't want her around him. No matter how hard I tried to tell her that she deserved better, she didn't believe me. Her self-respect seemed to have disappeared.
I tried to convince her that she was ruining her future and heading for big 7 . I felt like I was getting nowhere. I just couldn't believe that she really thought it was acceptable to hang with a bunch of losers, especially her boyfriend.
By the time she left, I was really worried about her and 8 by the experience. It had been so 9 , I had come close to telling her several times during the weekend that maybe we had just grown too far apart to continue our friendship, but I didn't. I put the 10 of friendship to the 11 test. We'd been friends for far too long. I had to hope that she 12 me enough to know that I was trying to save her from hurting herself. I wanted to believe that our friendship could conquer anything.
A few days later, she called to say that she had thought long and hard about our 13 , and then she told me that she had 14 with her boyfriend. I just listened on the other end of the phone with tears of joy running down my face. It was one of the 15 rewarding moments in my life. Never had I been so proud of a friend.
1. A. divided B. shared C. experienced D. enjoyed
2. A. got B. traveled C. moved D. arrived
3. A. took B. spared C. offered D. spent
4. A. supplied B. experimented C. tried D. provided
5. A. action B. movements C. behavior D. activities
6. A. explaining B. speaking C. calling D. lying
7. A. trouble B. worry C. difficulty D. task
8. A. burned down B. turned down C. turned out D. worn out
9. A. discouraging B. encouraging C. exciting D. inspiring
10. A. strength B. force C. power D. energy
11. A. last B. final C. late D. recent
12. A. treated B. regarded C. honored D. valued
13. A. information B. dialogue C. conversation D. communication
14. A. broken out B. broken up C. broken away D. broken off
15. A. luckily B. correctly C. naturally D. truly
SECTION B (18 points)
Directions:For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked with A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the words or phrases that best fits the context.
People have always enjoyed laughing, and there has always been humor. One of the most well-known and well-loved types of comedy is called 36 . Stand-up comedy is special 37 the comedian is right there in front of the audience and may talk directly to audience members. A stand-up comedian may make fun of an audience member, or he or she might decide to tell different jokes 38 the reactions of an audience.
There are different styles of stand-up comedy. The main four are observational(观察评论类), prop(道具使用类), physical(形体动作类) and impressionist(印象模仿类) . In observational comedy, the comedian makes jokes about humorous things he or she 39 in everyday life. If you hear a comedian telling jokes about the way 40 people behave when they queue up in lines, or asking why it only rains when you forget your 41 , you are listening to an observational comedian. Prop comedians use things, called 42 , to tell their jokes. The jokes are not funny if you cannot see the prop. It is a type of visual humor. If a comedian points to a 43 tennis game and says, “I’ve been playing tennis 44 for a month. I don’t understand why I am not losing 45 !”, he or she is using the computer as a prop. Physical comedians use their bodies to make jokes. They have been 46 chairs, walking into doors, and falling down on stage for years. The last style is called 47 . These comedians act or speak like a well-known person. This is called doing an impression of the person.
36. A. prop B. comedy C. stand-up D. comedian
37. A. because of B. because C. although D. as if
38. A. in honor of B. in order to C. in case of D. in response to
39. A. watch B. observe C. see D. find
40. A. / B. in that C. how D. which
41. A. coat B. wallet C. umbrella D. sunglasses
42. A. queues B. humor C. impression D. props
43. A. funny B. boring C. computer D. new
44. A. every day B. everyday C. some times D. sometimes
45. A. weigh B. weight C. overweight D. weight-loss
46. A. running after B. fighting against C. competing with D. tripping over
47. A. impressionist B. prop C. physical D. observational
第二节:完形填空(共20小题;每小题1.5分,满分30分)
Everything speeds up with people’s lives. People often eat fast food __36__ nice meals cooked by mother __37__. They go to the shop, where the meal is __38___ cooked. They can take __39__ from the shelf when they ___40___ their dollars and in ten minutes eat it and ___41__ their dinner. This is not good for __42___.
People move a great __43__ from city to city, ___44___ their jobs. Airplanes go ___45__ between cities. Every twenty-five seconds planes are taking off from the airports. When people move __46__ the cities, they leave their friends ___47___, moving from place to place. They leave their old mother and father, their children, and leave their __48___. And people become without roots, without a place ___49__ they can really call “home”. This has very__50___ effects. One thing is that the old people often live so far from their children that, ___51__ they become old, there is nobody to __52___ them. Brothers and sisters move far away from each other. They telephone each other. But the families are very __53___. The society doesn’t have the __54___ ways any more, which kept people ___55___ together. And many people feel rather lonely today.
36. A. without B. together with C. instead of D. as
37. A. at school B. at home C. in the house D. in the kitchen
38. A. already B. still C. not D. just
39. A. them B. it C. everything D. little
40. A. put B. get C. set D. pay
41. A. finish B. cook C. fetch D. bring
42. A. families B. children C. old people D. business
43. A. many B. much C. deal D. far
44. A. doing B. to do C. changing D. change
45. A. usually B. immediately C. constantly D. fast
46. A. from B. to C. in D. aroun
47. A. behind B. away C. out D. off
48. A. friends B. parents C. teachers D. students
49. A. or B. and C. where D. that
50. A. bad B. surprising C. exciting D. great
51. A. if B. when C. since D. because
52. A. see B. look after C. hear from D. telephone
53. A. scattered B. different C. large D. separated
54. A. new B. old C. easy D. same
55. A. close B. near C. live D. friendly
第二节:完形填空(共20小题;每小题1分,满分20分)
请认真阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Are you a man or a mouse? When people ask this question they want to know 36 you think you are a 37 person or a coward (懦夫). But you will never really know the answer to this question 38 you are tested in real life. Some people 39 they are brave but when they come face to face with real 40 , they act like cowards. Others think of themselves as cowards, but when they meet danger, they act like 41 .
Lenny had always thought of himself as a 42 person. He got worried before examinations. He worried about his job and health. All he wanted in life was to be safe and healthy. 43 , on January 15th, 2002, a plane crashed into the Potomac River in Washington. Lenny went to the river to see what was happening. He saw a woman in the 44 water. Lenny did not feel afraid. He kept very 45 and did a very dangerous thing. He jumped into the Potomac, 46 to the woman, and kept her head 47 the water. Seventy-eight people died that day. Thanks to Lenny, it was not 48 .
When you are in a very 49 situation and feel afraid, the body automatically produces a chemical in the blood. The chemical is called adrenalin. 50 adrenalin in the blood system, you actually feel stronger and stronger and are 51 to fight or run away. However, when you are absolutely terrified, the body can produce too much adrenalin. When this 52 , the muscles become very hard and you find you 53 at all. You are then paralyzed (使无能为力) with fear. This is 54 when we are very frightened, we sometimes say we’re “petrified”. This word comes from the Greek word “petros”, which means “stone”. We are 55 frightened that we become stonelike.
36. A. how B. neither C. whether D. either
37. A. brave B. real C. hard D. certain
38. A. when B. until C. after D. once
39. A. realize B. find C. think D. agree
40. A. life B. question C. mouse D. danger
41. A. soldiers B. mice C. heroes D. cowards
42. A. useful B. brave C. nervous D. terrible
43. A. So B. Therefore C. Then D. Actually
44. A. fresh B. poisonous C. warm D. ice-cold
45. A. nervous B. calm C. frightened D. excited
46. A. went B. helped C. spoke D. swam
47. A. in B. under C. above D. from
48. A. an accident B. a mistake C. seventy-eight D. seventy-nine
49. A. dangerous B. comfortable C. different D. favorable
50. A. With B. Without C. For D. Like
51. A. afraid B. unable C. ready D. anxious
52. A. gets B. disappears C. happens D. goes
53. A. needn’t B. can’t C. mustn’t D. shouldn’t
54. A. where B. how C. because D. why
55. A. really B. very C. such D. so
第二节:完形填空(共20小题;每小题1分,满分20分)
请认真阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Cyber Step-Mother
I’ve often felt “step-parent” is a label (标签 )we attach to whoever marries into families where children already exist. At 36 that’s how I feel about 37 a step-mother to my husband’s four children.
Over the years, we all learned to 38 our new family arrangement. We enjoyed vacations together, ate 39 meals, and so on. 40 , I continued to feel somewhat like a(n) 41 . There was a boundary line that could not be 42 .
When the children moved to a town five hours 43 , my husband was depressed. In order to 44 regular communication with the kids, we send e-mails. However, if a computer message came 45 to “Dad”, I’d feel forgotten and 46 . If my name appeared along with his, it would make me feel like I was part of their family unit 47 .
Late one evening, as I was checking my e-mail, an “instant message” appeared on the 48 . It was Margo, who was also sitting in front of her computer five hours away. We sent several messages back and forth, 49 the latest news. When we would “chat” like that, she wouldn’t 50 know if it was me or her dad. That night, she didn’t ask and I didn’t identify myself either. At about 11, I commented that I should go to sleep. Her return message 51 , “Okay, talk to you later! Love you!”
As I read this message, a wave of 52 ran through me and I realized that she 53 she was talking with her father. Feeling 54 for not identifying myself, yet not wanting to embarrass her, I simply responded, “Love you too! Good night!”
I felt again the sharp (剧烈的) ache of emptiness (空虚) and otherness. Then, as I was 55 to leave, Margo’s final message appeared, reading “Tell Dad good night for me too.” With tears filled eyes, I turned the machine off.
36. A. most B. least C. present D. last
37. A. to be B. being C. is D. was
38. A. adjust B. look forward to C. expect D. adapt to
39. A. family B. school C. meat D. fish
40. A. But B. Though C. However D. So
41. A. outsider B. member C. stranger D. foreigner
42. A. across B. cross C. crossing D. crossed
43. A. far B. away C. far from D. away from
44. A. maintain B. entertain C. contain D. obtain
45. A. addressing B. signing C. signed D. addressed
46. A. neglected B. devoted C. ignore D. concerned
47. A. in short B. after all C. above all D. as a result
48. A. programme B. window C. screen D. keyboard
49. A. sending B. exchanging C. discussing D. commenting
50. A. unexpectedly B. carefully C. fortunately D. necessarily
51. A. read B. reads C. reading D. wrote
52. A. sickness B. anger C. nervousness D. sadness
53. A. must think B. might have thought C. must have thought D. might think
54. A. responsible B. stupid C. guilty D. disappointed
55. A. about B. due C. prepare D. willing
完形填空:(满分20分)
Far from a Family Christmas
My Air Force room in Florida was 36 and quiet—I was alone.My five roommates were gone for the holidays; I had chosen to 37 behind in the camp.Being young and far from my home, I felt 38 .My room was comfortable enough, 39 I hadn’t realized until then what made it so—the 40 of others walking, joking or just lying on their beds.
I was not able to sleep.I was 41 of being on my own—in fact, preferred it at times—but tonight was 42 .Tossing and turning in the darkened room gave no 43 .The last sign of daylight had disappeared, 44 my inner depression. 45 , the glow of Christmas lights on the tall pines would only 46 me of my great misery.
Suddenly, I heard weak sound of men 47 to sing.Yes, the voices grew louder and came my way.I 48 still, enjoying the sound.
In the corridor(通道,走廊) 49 my room, voices came near enough for me to hear Christmas carols(颂歌) being 50 .Suddenly, there, four airmen, identities unknown, were slightly unsteadied by holiday 51 .The first held a Coke bottle with a lit candle 52 its top.The others formed a dancing line behind him.
53 I was in the room, with joyful faces in the flickering(摇曳的) light, they sang me several carols, wished me a 54 and left as fast as they had arrived.
I slept soundly soon after, burying my face in my pillow, 55 that someone had cared.
A.clear B.empty C.amusing D.interesting
A.remain B.leave C.help D.work
A.disappointed B.friendly C.lonely D.lost
A.also B.still C.however D.but
A.impatience B.presence C.interest D.delight
A.capable B.able C.skilled D.experienced
A.poor B.good C.different D.standard
A.fun B.comfort C.effort D.progress
A.appealing to B.sticking to C.leading to D.adding to
A.Therefore B.Otherwise C.Besides D.Yet
A.remind B.recall C.remember D.think
A.managing B.attempting C.happening D.deciding
A.noticed B.slept C.lied D.lay
A.opposite B.beyond C.out D.within
A.announced B.accepted C.played D.offered
A.noise B.confidence C.cheer D.optimism
A.stuck in B.attached to C.tied to D.involved in
A.Watching B.Seeing C.Guessing D.Admitting
A.good luck B.happy New Year C.merry Christmas D.happy birthday
A.grateful B.satisfied C.pleased D.surprised
完型填空
It must have been after two o’clock in the morning when the last guest took his leave. __36__ we had enjoyed their stay, my wife and I were quite __37__ to shut the door on them. We __38__ all the dirty dishes and glasses __39__ they were, and after opening a few windows to let some __40__ air in and the smell of food out, we climbed into bed and fell asleep.
I couldn’t have been asleep for more than half an hour __41__ I awoke with a strong smell of smoke. __42__ half asleep, I stepped into the living-room, and there, __43__ heavy clouds of smoke, I saw one of the curtains was on fire. I should have __44__ the windows then without delay, __45_ instead I tried to beat out the fire with a folded newspaper. When this __46__, I hurried into the kitchen to __47__ a bucket of water. At the same time, I shouted to Barbara, who __48__ phoned to summon (请求) the fire brigade (消防队) __49__ coming to help me. We had to work at top speed __50__ buckets of water from the kitchen to __51__ the fire, fanned by the wind from the windows, from __52__. We were unable to put out the fire, but we managed to __53__ it under control until the arrival of the firemen. __54__, they arrived in no time, and they had little difficulty __55_ the fire stop burning.
A.Although C.If D.Since
A.pleasant B.comfortable C.thankful D.free
A.laid B.left C.washed D.put
A.that B.like C.which D.as
B.cool C.fresh D.warm
A.when B.until C.while D.after
A.Thus B.Still C.Only D.Yet
A.through B.with C.from D.by
A.broken B.opened C.removed D.closed
A.and B.but C.or D.so
A.finished B.failed C.continued D.succeeded
A.bring C.pump D.borrow
A.eagerly B.nervously C.hurriedly D.certainly
A.besides B.till C.before D.for
A.moving B.taking C.using D.carrying
A.prevent B.fight C.strike D.kill
A.rising B.developing C.lighting D.spreading
A.keep B.place C.hold D.catch
A.However B.Therefore C.Fortunately D.Especially
A.causing B.getting C.letting D.making
完形填空(共20小题,每小题1.5分,满分30分)
When Wilson got to the airport, 36 flight was already being called 37 the loudspeakers. The day before he had given up his 38 for a morning flight and had booked(预定)an afternoon 39 instead. He had to go to the reservations(预定)desk to collect his 40ticket.
He apologized for being 41.The reservations clerk(预订票的职员)smiled and began to look through the reservations in front of her. Then her 42 disappeared and 43 began to look 44 .
“Your ticket doesn’t seem to be here, ” she said. “Let me check it with the computer. ”The 45 clicked(滴答声)and whirred(飕飕声)and 46 began to flash 47 , his flight was called a second time. Wilson became very 48 . 49 the girl looked 50 .
“There’s been a mistake. Your new ticket was sent to you by post. That’s why it isn’t here”, she said. 51 took her only a 52 time to write 53 a new one. Wilson managed to catch the plane just before it took 54 . “What a way to start a 55 !” he thought.
A.he B.his C.him D.her
A.up B.with C.over D.out
A.ticket B.wallet C.money D.plane
A.plane B.ticket C.flight D.fight
A.first B.new C.old D.another
A.later B.late C.last D.early
A.smile B.smiling C.smiled D.laugh
A.he B.his C.her D.she
A.happy B.angry C.sad D.worried
A.flight B.loudspeakers C.clerk D.computer
A.lights B.light C.flight D.computer
A.just B.just then C.then D.when
A.angry B.happy C.nervous D.sad
A.Finally B.Last C.Then D.Just
A.at B.down C.up D.out
A.That B.It C.She D.He
A.long B.short C.some D.few
A.down B.out C.away D.of
A.off B.out C.away D.place
A.travel B.work C.job D.holiday
第三节:完形填空(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,然后从51~65题所给的A、B、C和D项中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Strange things happen to time when you travel. __51___the earth is divided into 24 time zones, one hour apart, you can have days with __52___ or fewer than 24 hours, and weeks with more or fewer than seven days.
If you __53___ a five-day trip across the Atlantic Ocean, your __54___ enters a different time zone every __55___. As you enter each zone, the time __56___ one hour. Traveling west, you set your clock back; traveling east, you set it __57___. Each day of your trip has __58___ 25 or 23 hours.
If you travel by ship across the Pacific, you ___59___ the international date line. By agreement, this is the point _60___ a new day begins. __61___ you cross the line, you change your __62___ one full day, backward __63____ forward. Traveling east, today __64___ yesterday; traveling west, __65___ is tomorrow!
51. A. Because B. If C. Although D. When
52. A. much B. more C. many D. less
53. A. do B. make C. go D. travel
54. A. plane B. train C. car D. ship
55. A. day B. night C. hour D. time
56. A. goes B. changes C. shows D. adds
57. A. ahead B. upward C. backward D. fast
58. A. neither B. either C. both D. nor
59.A. travel B. trip C. cover D. cross
60.A. which B. what C. that D. where
61.A. When B. Where C. While D. Before
62.A. time B. calendar C. date D. hour
63.A. and B. or C. but D. still
64.A. changes B. makes C. becomes D. goes
65.A. which B. this C. that D. it