Ⅲ、完形填空(每小题1.5分,满分30分)
It was the last day of the final examination in a large eastern university. On the steps of one building, a group of engineering seniors gathered, discussing the exam due to begin in a few 36 . On their faces was confidence(自信). This was their last exam—then on to 37 and jobs.
Some talked of jobs they already had; others talked of jobs they 38 get. With the certainty of four years of college, they felt ready and able to take 39 of the world.
The coming exam, they knew, would be a(n) 40 task. The professor had said they could bring 41 books or notes they wanted, requesting only that they did not 42 each other during the test.^
43 they entered the classroom. The professor passed out the papers. And smiles 44 on the students’ faces as they noted there were only five essay-type questions.
Three hours had passed 45 the professor began to collect the papers. The students no longer looked confident. On their faces was a frightened expression. Papers in hand, no one spoke as the professor faced the class.
He looked at the 46 faces before him, and then asked, “How many completed all five questions?” 47 a hand was raised.
“How many answered four?” Still no hands.
“Three? Two?” The students moved restlessly in their seats.
“One, then? Certainly somebody finished 48 .” But the class remained silent.
The professor put down the papers. “That is exactly what I 49 ,” He said. “I just want to impress upon you that 50 you have completed four years of engineering, there are still many things about the 51 you don’t know. These questions you couldn’t answer are relatively 52 in everyday practice.” Then smiling, he added, “You will all 53 this course, but remember—even though you are now college graduates, your education has just 54 .”
They years have 55 the name of his professor, but not the lesson he taught.
36. A. seconds B. minutes C. hours D. days
37. A. interview B. discussion C. education D. graduation
38. A. would B. must C. had to D. used to
39. A. hold B. control C. charge D. place
40. A. interesting B. necessary C. easy D. unusual
41. A. no B. either C. any D. all
42. A. listen to B. look at C. refer to D. talk to
43. A. Nervously B. Joyfully C. Quickly D. Curiously
44. A. appeared B. changed C. froze D. stopped
45. A. then B. as C. before D. after
46. A. pleased B. worried C. surprised D. moved
47. A. Not B. Once C. Only D. Even
48. A. all B. none C. one D. it
49. A. wondered B. enjoyed C. hated D. expected
50. A. right now B. as though C. now that D. even though
51. A. exam B. subject C. question D. college
52. A. valuable B. difficult C. common D. strange
53. A. pass B. fail C. take D. start
54. A. begun B. completed C. failed D. succeeded
55. A. forgot B. remembered C. strengthened D. Weakened
第二节:完形填空 (共20小题,每题1分, 满分20分)
阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,然后从21-40各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项。
With the introduction of family planning policies in the 1970s, most Chinese teenagers have no brothers or sisters.They get to be the beloved(心爱的)__21__child.But they may not realize that they will have to “__22__” the love as their__23__ones grow old.They will have to__24__lots of old people—their parents, grandparents, their_ 25 _parents and grandparents.China is becoming__26_ country.
According to the United Nations, an aging society refers to one 27 10 percent or more of the population is over 60, or 7 percent or more is over 65. According to 28 from the Ministry of Civil Affairs, by 2008, Chinese over 60 years old made up 12 percent of the nation’s total population. The 29 for those aged 65 or older was 8.3 percent.
In China, people have a belief that “parents raise children; then the children care for the parents as they get old”.But this__30__is under stress as the market economy puts millions of young Chinese on the road__31__better paying jobs.They are leaving their parents__32_.Now many families are looking more to the government than to their__33__for support when they’re old.China has increased its basic social security(基本社会保险)plan which is__34__protecting those__35__, including the old, the disabled and others.These programs are now broad, __36_they are still not highly developed.
As more people grow__37__, China will have fewer working people, __38__will slow down economic growth.According to a November 26 report in the Economic Information Daily, an expert said China should __39__its people to have more than one child in the future__40_China should keep its labor population and total population size stable(稳定的).
21.A.only B.lonely C.friendly D.heartily
22.A.take up B.take back C.pay back D.pay for
23.A.hated B.loved C.tired D.hearted
24.A.care for B.bring up C.look for D.pay attention to
25.A.daughter’s or son’s B.niece’s or nephew’s
C.wife’s or husband’s D.aunt’s or uncle’s
26.A.an old B.an aging C.a developing D.a developed
27.A.where B.when C.which D.that
28.A.an article B.an email C.a magazine D.a report
29.A.conclusion B.character C.figure D.survey
30.A.tradition B.opinion C. saying D.way
31.A.in favor of B.in search of C.in the way of D.in the face of
32.A.out B.off C.ahead D.behind
33.A.friends B.relatives C.parents D.children
34.A.an act B.a case C.a program D.a plan
35.A.in danger B.in need C.in desperate D.in disaster
36.A.but B.or C.and D.so
37.A.strong B.realistic C.rich D.old
38.A.as B.which C.what D.that
39.A.forbid B.promise C. encourage D.order
40.A.so that B.though C.even if D.because
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, 并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。
Drama(戏剧)and the performing arts are excellent methods of building confidence in children and adults alike. Learning through drama allows children to 36 their creativity and have fun while leaving their 37 and worries behind. Drama also works by supporting the growth of imagination and other skills.
Entertainment has become rather passive with 38 , television and video games becoming more popular. These screen-based methods have had a 39 effect on communication. They prevent children communicating with others. 40 , drama puts the children enthusiastic about communication back into entertainment. Children have the opportunity to 41 with others in a more meaningful way 42 drama encourages speech development, awareness of body language and allows children to become more 43 aware.
Play and drama are closely linked. When children play a game, they are using their 44 and so are moving away from reality to 45 their own story. Drama is a vehicle 46 which children can express themselves more freely to make education fun.
Children gain 47 by understanding that there is no final answer in drama and that their opinion and contribution are valued. They are able to 48 to many issues and situations such as poverty, recycling and global warming. Drama and 49 have a strong link as drama can 50 children to take an active interest in other subjects such as geography, history and English and so they can 51 a more rounded education.
As a drama teacher, I have witnessed a child at his first class holding on to his parent’s arm— 52 to let go. Then to see the same child running into my class with a smile is an 53 sight. Drama installs confidence in children by allowing them to improvise(即兴创作)and experiment. Everyone is given the opportunity to shine 54 drama. Besides learning the history of the theatre, drama 55 dance, music, and directing, etc. These classes are especially designed to be of great fun.
36. A. express B. expose C. experience D. explore
37. A. depression B. happiness C. shyness D. sadness
38. A. cinema B. radio C. media D. drama
39. A. positive B. negative C. sensitive D. subjective
40. A. However B. Besides C. Therefore D. Meanwhile
41. A. compare B. discuss C. connect D. compete
42. A. though B. as C. if D. before
43. A. mentally B. physically C. emotionally D. socially
44. A. determination B. consideration C. communication D. imagination
45. A. create B. tell C. read D. believe
46. A. through B. beyond C. across D. for
47. A. success B. hope C. admiration D. confidence
48. A. stick B. turn C. respond D. reply
49. A. language B. education C. play D. entertainment
50. A. persuade B. require C. encourage D. train
51. A. have B. continue C. provide D. give
52. A. tired B. unwilling C. sorry D. pleased
53. A. ordinary B. excellent C. odd D. imaginary
54. A. over B. above C. after D. within
55. A. possesses B. applies C. covers D. links
第三节 完形填空:(共20小题,每小题1.5分,满分30分)
阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,然后从21-40各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项。
A young student was one day taking a walk with a professor, who was commonly 21 the students’ friend. As they went 22 , they saw lying in the path a pair of old 23 , which they supposed to belong to a poor man who was employed in a 24 close by. The student saying, “Let’s play the man a 25 : We will hide his shoes, and 26 ourselves behind those bushes, and wait to see his 27 when he cannot find them.”
“ My young friend,” answered the professor, “we should never 28 ourselves at the 29 of the poor. But you are 30 , and may give yourself a much greater 31 the poor man. Put a coin into each shoe, and then we will hide ourselves and 32 how the discovery affects him.” The student did so, and they both placed themselves behind the bushes. The poor man soon finished his work, and came 33 the field to the path 34 he had left his coat and shoes. While 35 his coat he slipped his foot into one of his shoes; but feeling 36 , he stopped down to feel 37 it was, and found the coin. Astonishment and wonder were seen upon his face. He now put the money into his pocket, but his 38 was doubled on finding the other coin. He fell upon his knees, looked up to heaven and uttered aloud a fervent(热烈的)thanksgiving, in which he 39 his wife, sick and helpless, and his children without bread. The student stood there deeply 40 , and his eyes filled with tears.
21. A. held B. kept C. named D. called
22. A. along B. on C. over D. back
23. A. socks B. gloves C. shoes D. trousers
24. A. field B. factory C. company D. shop
25. A. game B. trick C. joke D. word
26. A. hide B. have C. let D. make
27. A. excitement B. sorrow C. disappointment D. anxiety
28. A. make B. treat C. amuse D. laugh
29. A. price B. expense C. value D. pay
30. A. poor B. kind C. honest D. rich
31. A. pleasure B. money C. thought D. benefit
32. A. notice B. watch C. realize D. find
33. A. about B. across C. into D. by
34. A. where B. that C. there D. which
35. A. wearing on B. dressing up C. putting on D. pulling in
36. A. soft B. terrible C. strange D. hard
37. A. what B. how C. whether D. why
38. A. confidence B. embarrassment C. surprise D. joy
39. A. mentioned B. remembered C. recommended D. Reminded
40. A. amazed B. defeated C. puzzled D. affected
完形填空
I came to study in the US last fall. My life had been quite 1 since I arrived at
Andover. Although I had quite a few extracurricular (课外的) activities, I hadn’t taken any official leadership position.
This 2 changed when I received an e-mail from Ms Griffith, my cluster dean (主
任), 3 that a few female DC Rep was needed. DC Rep 4 Discipline Committee Representative. 5 boarding school students break serious rules, like using 6 , getting drunk or cheating in the studies. The punishments given to such students are 7 by a DC Rep, a house counselor, two student representatives, the cluster dean. I was really interested in becoming a DC Rep for my cluster, Pine Knoll, 8 so were five other students. We had to hold 9 and Ms Griffith asked us to write 10 to be sent to everyone in Pine Knoll.
I thought hard about what to write. I didn’t want to make any 11 because they are difficult to keep. I didn’t want to say I was experienced, because I was not. So I started my speech by explaining 12 I wanted to become a DC Rep. “ I want to serve Pine Knoll and also learn how American boarding schools carry out disciplines,” I wrote 13 .
I made three 14 that said “ Vote For Teresa” and put them on every exit (出口处) of my dorm so that people would 15 my name when they went to vote.
Although I tried hard, I didn’t win the election, I was 16 . But my positive nature didn’t allow me to 17 for very long. I actually 18 when my friends tried to comfort(安慰) me. “Teresa, I’m sorry that you didn’t win the election,” they would say.
“ No, don’t be sorry for me. I am very happy to have taken part in the election.” I said.
It is true: the 19 is much more important than the result. I am surprised and happy to discover my hidden 20 .
A.hard B.terrible C.happy D.simple
A.condition B.situation C.time D.life
A.explaining B.writing C.saying D.talking
A.stands for B.asks for C.calls for D.looks for
A.Usually B.Sometimes C.often D.Sometimes
A.computers B.drugs C.cars D.mobiles
A.carried out B.given C.determined D.made
A.or B.although C.but D.therefore
A.a discussion B.a meeting C.an election D.a selection
A.articles B.speeches C.compositions D.introductions
A.mistakes B.movements C.promises D.requests
A.how B.whether C.when D.why
A.seriously B.easily C.fluently D.honestly
A.posters B.advertisements C.speeches D.promises
A.recognize B.remember C.forget D.know
A.satisfied B.surprised C.disappointed D.helpless
A.put out B.look down C.feel down D.lie down
A.smiled B.cried C.laughed D.sorrowed
A.reason B.attitude C.process D.aim
A.strength B.courage C.ability D.skill
SECTION B
Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.
There are between 3000 and 6000 public languages in the world, and we must add approximately 6 __36___ private languages since each one of us necessarily has one. __37___ these facts, the possibilities for breakdowns in communication seem infinite in number. However, we do __38___ successfully from time to time. And we do learn to speak languages. But learning to speak languages seems to be a very __39___ process. For a long time, people thought that we learned a language only by imitation and association. __40___, a baby touches a hot pot and starts to cry. The mother says, “Hot, hot!” And the baby, when it stops crying, __41___ the mother and says, “Hot, hot!” However, Noam Chomsky, a famous expert in language, __42___ that although children do learn some __43___ by imitation and association, they also combine words to make meaningful sentences in ways that are unique, unlearned and creative.
Because young children can make sentences they have never heard before, Chomsky suggested that human infants are born with the __44___ to learn language. Chomsky meant that underneath all the differences between public and private languages, there is a universal language mechanism that makes it __45___ for us, as infants, to learn any language in the world. This __46___ explains the potential that human infants have for learning language. But it does not really explain how children __47___ use language in particular ways.
36. A. million B. trillion C. thousand D. billion
37. A. Supposing B. Given C. Considering D. Taken
38. A. speak B. tell C. learn D. communicate
39. A. various B. mysterious C. famous D. obvious
40. A. For example B. Such as C. Like this D. That is
41. A. understands B. imitates C. loves D. attaches
42. A. pointed at B. pointed to C. pointed out D. point off
43. A. words B. sentences C. paragraphs D.passages
44. A. right B. ability C. power D. force
45. A. certain B. impossible C. possible D. successful
46. A. imagination B. fiction C. invention D. theory
47. A. come to B. become to C. go to D. used to
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,从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Man-made Causes
Man-made causes probably do the most damage. There are many man-made causes. 21 is one of the biggest man-made problems. Pollution 22 in many shapes and sizes. Burning fossil fuels is one thing that causes pollution. Fossil(化石) fuels(燃料)are fuels made of organic matter such as coal, or oil. when fossil fuels are burned they 23 a green house gas called CO2. Also mining coal and oil allows methane to escape. How does it escape? Methane(甲烷)is 24 in the ground. 25 coal or oil is mined you have to dig up the earth a little. When you dig up the fossil fuels you dig up the methane as well.
Another major man-made 26 of Global Warming is population. More people 27 more food, and more methods of transportation, right? That means more methane because 28 will be more burning of fossil fuels, 29 more agriculture. Now you’re probably thinking, “Wait a minute, you said agriculture is going to be damaged by Global Warming, but 30 you’re saying agriculture is going to help cause Global Warming?” Well, have you 31 been in a barn filled with animals and you smell something 32 ? You re 33 methane. Another source of methane is manure. Because more food is needed we have to raise food. Animals like cows are a source of food which means more manure and methane. Another problem 34 the increasing population is 35 . More people means more cars, and more cares means more pollution. Also, many people have more than one car.
Since CO2 contributes to global warming, the increase in population makes the problem worse because we breathe out CO2. 36 , the trees that change our CO2 to oxygen are being demolished because we’re using the land that we cut the trees down from as property 37 our homes and buildings. We are not replacing the trees(an important part of our ecosystem), so we are 38 taking 39 of our natural resources and giving nothing back in 40 .
21.A.Pollution B.Damage C.Fossil D.Transportation
22.A.goes B.comes C.takes D.moves
23.A.give off B.look out C.burn away D.take in
24.A.originally B.mostly C.naturally D.usually
25.A.Because B.When C.While D.But
26.A.reason B.excuse C.cause D.problem
27.A.eats B.takes C.produces D.means
28.A.it B.there C.that D.they
29.A.and B.or C.though D.but
30.A.then B.there C.before D.now
31.A.ever B.yet C.still D.even
32.A.Pleasant B.terrible C.sweet D.nice
33.A.feeling B.using C.looking D.smelling
34.A.of B.as C.with D.for
35.A.pollution B.population C.warming D.transportation
36.A.Also B.However C.Therefore D.Thus
37.A.as B.for C.like D.to
38.A.Quickly B.constantly C.surely D.usually
39.A.use B.part C.hold D.advantage
40.A.return B.turn C.general D.Total
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,掌握其大意,然后从36—55各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项,并在答题卷上将该项填出。
“What kind of Thanksgiving can I provide?”I said to myself.Living in a small house and still jobless,I 36 to make ends meet.
Still,I counted my blessing(知足)when I 37 that a young family in a nearby home lost __38 to a flash fire.I watched as the entire community went to their 39 :A church provided shelter;others gathered food,bedding and clothing.Lines of busy people willingly gave their time __40 their money.
The afternoon before Thanksgiving,two women came to our house 41 donations(捐赠物品).Although we had 42 to spare,I helped early items to their car, 43 in my heart to give more.
As we stood 44 chatting,my little Helen,only three,shouted,“Wait! Don’t anybody move.”She rushed into the house,complaining,“We 45 something!”
I looked apologetically at the ladies,but 46 I could follow her,Helen was back outside.
carrying her 47 toy bear,which I had made for her birthday just two months before.
“Mommy,”her green eyes searched my 48 ,“the little girl doesn’t’t have any toys.I have to give it to her.”
My heart quaked.I thought about the few 49 Helen had and how many hours I had spend sewing(缝)this one.Now she wanted to 50 it away.We stood in silence,the ladies 51 at me.I struggled with my feelings.I thought of all the things we needed and didn’t have.
Everyone held their 52 as I bent down to face Helen.“Of course,Helen.”My voice nearly __53 ,“you’re right.We forgot the toy.How 54 of you to remember!”
And I 55 my own heart would never be as big as the one pounding(砰砰地跳)in my daughter’s little chest.
36.A.struggled B.decided C.prepared D.happened
37.A.expected B.announced C.learned D.believed
38.A.nothing B.something C.anything D.everything
39.A.trouble B.help C.experience D.work
40.A.except for B.instead of C.rather than D.as well as
41.A.collecting B.reporting C.requiring D.allowing
42.A.less B.more C.little D.much
43.A.refusing B.offering C.waiting D.wishing
44.A.downstairs B.upstairs C.outside D.inside
45.A.needed B.gave C.remembered D.forgot
46.A.since B.before C.when D.though
47.A.expensive B.favorite C.friendly D.ugly
48.A.face B.head C.heart D.body
49.A.books B.clothes C.friends D.toys
50.A.take B.throw C.give D.put
51.A.aiming B.shouting C.glimpsing D.staring
52.A.words B.steps C.breath D.hands
53.A.broke B.failed C.appeared D.stopped
54.A.proud B.thoughtful C.natural D.clever
55.A.admitted B.wished C.explained D.Realized
二、完形填空(20%)
Living one’s life is really like driving on a highway. First, to make a good driving, the driver must carefully examine the 31 of his car, just as he cares for his health for a good life. 32 he enters into the highway, he must 33 certain rules for his own safety. It also can be said that he must obey certain rules of society when living as a decent (体面的) adult. For example, on the highway, he is 34 to keep a constant (不断的) 35 , which can be compared with his 36 activities through his life. Neither driving nor living must be taken at too 37 a speed nor at too slow a speed. If he drives too 38 , the police will give him a 39 , just as he will be arrested when he breaks the law. 40 too conservatively (保守地), he will be called an out-of-date person 41 the others driving at a(an) 42 speed. When he wants to change his lanes, he must give careful 43 to every direction of his car. It is sometimes dangerous to change the way of life 44 he can be sure of completion (完成,结束) by doing so. He 45 not make any unnecessary changing of lanes(车道)which gives him only danger. Finally, he must 46 where he is now by recognizing some 47 appearing now and then. If he takes the wrong way, he must return to the right as soon as he can. But he may thus lose 48 and energy both on the road and in life. On the whole, driving on a highway and living one’s life are both hard work. 49 if he is careful and serious enough, 50 will provide him with much pleasure.
31. A. seats B. condition C. petrol D. passengers
32. A. Once B. While C. For D. Although
33. A. listen to B. find C. follow D. insist on
34. A. ordered B. supposed C. believed D. hoped
35. A. state B. speed C. mind D. level
36. A. outdoor B. broken C. good D. continuous
37. A. large B. high C. limited D. expected
38. A. speedily B. slowly C. Hurriedly D. willingly
39. A. ticket B. lift C. chance D. hand
40. A. Acting B. Running C. Getting D. Working
41. A. persuading B. getting C. Bothering D. refusing
42. A. average B. normal C. usual D. fast
43. A. notice B. attention C. signs D. regards
44. A. if B. when C. unless D. because
45. A. dare B. need C. may D. should
46. A. think B. discover C. prove D. seem
47. A. signs B. signals C. posters D. symbols
48. A. money B. luck C. time D. trust
49. A. Therefore B. But C. And D. Then
50. A. it B. he C. they D. You
The first film-show was in Paris on December 28, 1895. it lasted 20 minutes and the audience paid one franc per person. Just 20 years later, the cinema had become an industry. Its __1__ was Hollywood. For the next thirty years, millions of people all over the world went to the movies every week. Then, after World War Two, __2__ began to change. First, television became popular. __3__ video appeared. Today, most people only go to the movies two or three times a year. But the cinema isn’t dying-it’s __4__. The audience for new films is changing, too. Now, most movie fans are under 20. That’s why there are so many films for the __5__ market.
The idea of teen movies began in the 50s. That’s __6__ James Dean had enormous success with “Rebel Without A Cause” and “East Of Eden”. Ten years later, __7__ began to appear in films. The Beatles made several in 60s. Everyone’s favorite spy, James Bond, also began his __8__ career in the 60s.
Then in the 70s, two different kinds of movie became popular with young audiences-horror films and martial film (功夫片). __9__, violence or “action” as it’s more commonly __10__, has played an important part in many teen movies. But teenagers don’t just want to watch violence. Comedies are popular with young audiences as well.
A.capital B.factory C.product base D.cinema center
A.taste B.that C.movie D.everything
A.Then B.Second C.Later D.Finally
A.disappearing B.changing C.reducing D.increasing
A.adult B.children C.teenage D.elder
A.what B.why C.how D.when
A.pop star B.movie stars C.sports stars D.TV stars
A.business B.screen C.detective D.political
A.Before that B.Long after C.Ever since D.Never before
A.declared B.named C.used D.called
There are two kinds of reporter-general and specialist. General reporters cover a wide range of new stories, including accidents, conference, crimes, festivals, local politics, strikes and weddings.
Most journalists are __1__ reporters. But some prefer to focus on one subject and only write about that. __2__, the arts, finance, foreign affairs, the law, or sports.
But whether a journalist is “general” or “specialist”, the basic __3__ of reporting is the same.
1. Researching the story
Who? What? Where? Why? When? How? That’s what a reporter has to __4__ first, and that’s why research is so important. Journalists spend a lot of time __5__ files, visiting libraries, checking facts, making telephone calls. Sometimes they do this __6__, sometimes as part of a team. It’s very boring, but it’s necessary.
2. Building the story
After the research stage it’s time to make visits (most journalists travel a lot) and interview the people __7__ in the story. In some case this only takes a few hours, but it can take weeks or even months. It __8__ the size of the story.
3. Writing the story
Journalism always has to complete stories by a specific time __9__ “deadline”. This means that they need to write very __10__. Each story also has to be a specific length. CDBCA;BAAAD
A.entertainment B.special C.general D.vigorous
A.Besides B.That is C.No doubt D.For examples
A.knowledge B.process C.description D.technique
A.determine B.write C.find out D.pick up
A.reading B.correcting C.copying D.editing
A.together B.alone C.lonely D.quietly
A.involved B.included C.happened D.interested
A.depends on B.results in C.relies in D.changes
A.or B.and C.by D.without
A.vividly B.carefully C.accurately D.quickly
As Christmas is coming, there are presents to be bought, cards to be sent, and rooms to be cleaned. Parents are __1__ with difficult jobs of hiding presents from curious young children. If the gifts are large, this is sometimes a real problem. On Christmas Eve, young children find the excitement almost unbearable. They are torn between the wish to go to bed early so that Father Christmas will bring their presents quickly and the wish to __2__ up late so that they will not miss the fun. The wish for gifts usually proves stronger. But though children go to bed early, they often lie __3__ for a long time, hoping to get a short look at Father Christmas.
Last Christmas, my wife and I __4__ hid a few large presents in the storeroom. I fear the moment when my son, Jimmy, would ask me where that new bike had come from, but __5__ he did not see it.
On Christmas Eve, __6__ took the children hours to go to sleep. It must have been nearly midnight when my wife and I went quietly into their room and began __7__ stockings. Then I pushed in the bike I bought for Jimmy and left it beside the Christmas tree. We knew we would not get much sleep that night, for the children were sure to get up early. At about five o’clock the next morning, we were __8__ by loud sounds coming from the children’s room—they were shouting excitedly! __9__ I had time to get out of bed, young Jimmy came riding into the room on his new bike, and his sister, Mary, followed closed behind pushing her new baby carriage. Even the baby arrived. He moved on the hands and knees into the room dragging a large balloon behind him. Suddenly it burst. That woke us up __10__. The day had really begun with a band(巨响)!
A.faced B.met C.filled D.pleased
A.get B.stay C.stand D.wake
A.awake B.wake C.asleep D.sleep
A.hopefully B.busily C.gladly D.successfully
A.sadly B.unluckily C.possible D.fortunately
A.it B.they C.I D.we
A.filling B.sewing C.mending D.preparing
A.troubled B.frightened C.woken D.shocked
A.Before B.After C.Until D.Since
A.all B.nearly C.happily D.completely
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How to Release Anger the Right Way
Anger is a feeling that many of us know all too well. Some of us experience it daily, 1 others hold on to it for years at a time. As you likely know, angry is not a healthy 2 . Over time it can become self-destructive, 3 relationships and even your health.
This is not to say that anger is always a 4 thing—anger is a natural part of living;it is a 5 that something is wrong. If anger is not a 6 normal and natural human emotion, it is 7 important to learn and understand how to 8 anger the right way.
You can release anger the right or the wrong way. 9 whether you have an anger problem yourself or not, it is 10 for everyone to understand what the right 11 of releasing anger are. Transforming anger is a powerful 12 to take that will create positive changes in our relationships. One of the best ways to 13 anger is to give yourself the 14 to express anger. In fact, it is quite 15 to express your anger as long as you do it 16 .
Remember that anger management 17 both on mental and physical effort. Although mental therapy alone will help you 18 for releasing your anger, it can only take you so far. The same 19 for exercise too. However, if you 20 both mental therapy and exercising, you will then have 21 to an unbelievable positive solution. Do a particular physical activity 22 the mental intention of releasing your anger.
It might be 23 but the most important things of all to 24 is to never hurt others when you release your anger. Make sure you give yourself the 25 to express safely your anger, without hurting anyone else .
1.A.when B.while C.but D.However
2.A.life B.feeling C.happiness D.emotion
3.A.reflecting B.ruining C.limiting D.satisfying
4.A.bad B.good C.ordinary D.especial
5.A.appearance B.mark C.signal D.gesture
6.A.unbelievable B.completely C.incompletely D.carefully
7.A.whatever B.how C.much D.however
8.A.release B.relax C.obsorb D.influence
9.A.Instead of B.Except for C.Regardless of D.As a consequence of
10.A.important B.common C.hard D.easy
11.A.answers B.messages C.ways D.actions
12.A.step B.right C.attitude D.chance
13.A.shift B.change C.transfer D.transform
14.A.permission B.application C.affection D.admission
15.A.painful B.happy C.healthy D.succeeful
16.A.confidently B.correctly C.gradually D.separately
17.A.requires B.relies C.lacks D.decline
18.A.attentively B.specially C.absolutely D.tremendously
19.A.arranges B.reaches C.prepares D.applies
20.A.control B.join C.separate D.combine
21.A.access B.approach C.admission D.contact
22.A.in conflict with B.rather than C.along with D.in place of
23.A.simple B.obvious C.unrealistic D.appropriate
24.A.answer B.remember C.repeat D.listen
25.A.opportunity B.necessity C.probability D.reality
II.语言知识及应用(共两节,满分30分)
第一节 完形填空(共10小题;每小题2分,满分20分)
阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,然后从21-30各题所给的A、B、C和D项中,选出最佳选项.
To improve relationship with others, you need to be aware of several sensible ways to complain. 21 , you need to be specific. Don’t say, “Boy, did you 22 like a fool at the party?” Instead, say, “You embarrassed me by getting drunk and telling 23 jokes to my parents.” Secondly, stick to the present. Don’t mention old offences from last month or last year. By doing this, you 24 attention from the problem at hand. Moreover, when you complain, 25 add insults. If you start calling the other person names, that will only 26 anger and hurt any chance of getting the person to really 27 you. A last point to remember is to complain privately. Never criticize the other person in front of friends, parents, children, or anyone else for that 28 . Criticizing in front of a third party has the same effect as 29 . This shames the person being criticized and makes it very 30 that the person will want to attack you orally rather than listen to you.
Remember sensible ways to complain yet?
Be specific.
Stick to the present.
Don’t add insults.
Complain privately.
21. A. To start with B. Frankly speaking C. In addition D. Needless to say
22. A. conduct B. undergo C. perform D. act
23. A. temporary B. controversial C. offensive D. dramatic
24. A. take away B. set off C. draw up D. catch up
25. A. not B. barely C. never D. seldom
26. A. commit B. deliver C. involve D. create
27. A. listen to B. work for C. look after D. wait on
28. A. time B. matter C. person D. party
29. A. jokes B. criticism C. insults D. embarrassment
30. A. likely B. natural C. impossible D. Frequent
The birthrate in Europe has been in a steady decrease since the 1960s. European countries, realizing crisis is at hand, are providing great encouragement for parents to create more babies in the 21st century.
Affairs Ministry concluded last year that, ___65___ cash encouragement, some women just don’t want to be ___66___ holding the baby. “What we know is that it’s good for the ___67___ if men and women share the burden of having children, says Soren Kindlund, family policy adviser at the Swedish ministry. ___68___ Swedish parents can take their paid leave as they wish, men use a mere 12% of it; 60% of fathers do not take even a(n)___69___ day off work.
Experts fear that the tendency for women to use most of the parental leave could make employers___70___ to give young women the permanent jobs they need to qualify for paid maternity leave(产假). In January, Sweden decided to allow new fathers two months paid leave, with a warning: use it or___71___ it.
Kindlund admits that men are under ___72___ to stay at work, even though parental pay comes out of the public purse. “It’s not popular among bosses and perhaps with other men in the workplace,. “But it’s good for the father and for the child if they can ___73___ a relationship. ”
In Norway, a(n)___74___ policy has worked wonders. 70% of dads in Norway now take parental leave, and the birthrate of 1. 85 children per woman is one of the highest in Europe.
65. A. in spite of B. at the cost of C. in addition to D. due to
66. A. sent B. left C. caught D. seen
67. A. birthrate B. income C. health D. spirit
68. A. Just as B. Only if C. Even though D. Now that
69. A. one B. mere C. only D. single
70. A. willing B. reluctant C. likely D. unable
71. A. reserve B. misuse C. ignore D. lose
72. A. discussion B. attack C. control D. pressure
73. A. make out B. add up C. build up D. set aside
74. A. impersonal B. similar C. severe D. global