Even though very small amounts of each vitamin are enough for the needs of the body, the worry people have about vitamins has some reasons. And this has to do with their __1_ --- the food they take in. A person eating a good variety of food get all the vitamins now __2 ___ (know) to be needed.
The problem is that there are many people who don’t ___3_ __ foods wisely. So the answer ___4 ___ this question is: No extra ___5_ __ are needed, ___6 __ you eat proper foods. In fact, many of the vitamins cannot be ___7_ __（store） in the body, so when extra vitamins are taken in, the body simply gets rid of them. It is even ___8 ___ (harm) to put too much of certain vitamins into the body. This has been found to be ___9 (truth) of vitamin A and D, when ___10 ___ amounts are taken in.
When I entered Berkeley, I hoped to earn a scholarship. Having been a Straight-A student, I believed I could __1__ tough subjects and really learn something. One such course was World Literature given by Professor Jayne. I was extremely interested in the ideas he 2 in class.
When I took the first exam, I was 3 to find a 77, C-plus, on my test paper, 4 English was my best subject. I went to Professor Jayne, who listened to my arguments but remained_ 5 .
I decided to try harder, although I didn’t know what that 6 because school had always been easy for me. I read the books more carefully, but got another 77. Again, I 7 with Professor Jayne. Again, he listened patiently but wouldn’t change his 8 .
One more test before the final exam. One more 8 to improve my grade. So I redoubled my efforts and, for the first time. 10 The meaning of the word “thorough”. But my 11_ did no good and everything 12 as before.
The last hurdle(障碍) was the final. No matter what 13 I got, it wouldn’t cancel three C-pluses. I might as well kiss the 14 goodbye.
I stopped working head. I felt I knew the course material as well as I ever would. The night before the final, I even 15 myself to a movie. The next day I decided for once I’d have 16__with a test.
A week later, I was surprised to find I got an A. I hurried into professor Jayne’s office. He 17__ to be expecting me. “If I gave you the As you 18 , you wouldn’t continue to work as hard.”
I stared at him. 19 That his analysis and strategy(策略) were correct. I had worked my head 20 , as I had never done before.
I was speechless when my course grade arrived: A-plus. It was the only A-plus given. The next year I received my scholarship. I’ve always remembered Professor Jayne’s lesson: you alone must set your own standard of excellence.
1. A. take B. discuss C. cover D. get
2. A. sought B. presented C. exchanged D. obtained
3. A. shocked B. worried C. scared D. anxious
4. A. but B. so C. for D. or
5. A. unchanged B. unpleasant C. unfriendly D. unmoved
6. A. reflected B. meant C. improved D. affected
7. A. quarreled B. reasoned C. bargained D. chatted
8. A. attitude B. mind C. plan D. view
9. A. choice B. step C. chance D. measure
10. A. memorized B. considered C. accepted D. learned
11. A. ambition B. confidence C. effort D. method
12. A. stayed B. went C. worked D. changed
13. A. grade B. answer C. lesson D. comment
14. A. scholarship B. course C. degree D. subject
15. A. helped B. favored C. treated D. relaxed
16. A. fun B. luck C. problems D. tricks.
17. A. happened B. proved C. pretended D. seemed
18. A. valued B. imagined C. expected D. welcomed
19. A. remembering B. guessing C. supposing D. realizing
20. A. out B. over C. on D. of
Roberta appeared on the stage.She took a deep breath and began to 16 .Now she was Portia,a strong-willed 17 in Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice.The theater was filled with people.She was speaking with a power she had never before experienced,the words flowing
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19 .Roberta had never acted in her life before the audition(选拔试演).She 20 being in front of other people.She was very 21 at school.She had never thought she was good enough at anything to 22 much attention.She stayed mostly to herself,making 23 friends.She had excellent grades, 24 she always thought that something was missing.
Two weeks before the audition,Roberta’s mother had heard about it and 25 her to join in.
“I can’t think of anyone else better suited to 26 the part.Remember all the plays you used to act out for us?”
Roberta looked down.“I’m not interested.”
Her mother wouldn’t let the 27 drop.“You’re just a little scared(害怕).Everyone gets scared.You know you 28 do it.The trick is to look past the 29 to find the love of what you’re doing.”
So Roberta had made an appointment(预约)with the head of the Drama Club.She had read the play and found herself excited by the 30 of speaking such rich words.In secret she practiced Portia’s part, 31 the lines by repeating them over and over.It wasn’t hard;she 32 every minute of it.Every time she spoke the words,she had a new 33 of the lines,as if Shakespeare had written Portia on many levels.
On the day of the audition,she 34 two of Portia’s famous speeches for the auditors.When she had finished,the head of the Drama Club announced the 35 was hers.
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Barack Obama was born in Honolulu, Hawaii on August 4, 1961. His parents 36 while both were _37 the University of Hawaii at Manoa, where his father was enrolled as a 38 student. Barack Obama's birth name is Barack Hussein Obama.
In the memoir (传记), Barack Obama described his experiences 39 in his mother's American middle class family. Of his early childhood, Barack Obama wrote, "That my father looked nothing _40_ the people around me -- that he was 41 as pitch (沥青), my mother white as milk -- 42_ impressed in my mind. "
When Obama was two years old, his parents divorced. Then the family moved to Indonesia in 1967, _43 Obama attended local schools, such as Asisi, in Jakarta 44 he was ten years old. He then 45_ to Honolulu to live with his maternal grandparents (外祖父母) Madalyn and Stanley Dunham, while attending Punahou School from the fifth grade in 1971 until his 46 from high school in 1979.
_47 high school, Obama moved to Los Angeles, where he studied at Occidental College (西方学院) for two years. 48 his academic ambitions, he moved to New York's Columbia University, where he _49 his undergraduate degree in political science.
Barack Obama is the first African-American 50 President of the United States. His rich and varied life experiences have 51 his political journey. Baraek Obama is able to 52 parties and people under a similar purpose: 53 the challenges of everyday Americans. This is a big part of what makes Barack Obama such a (n) 54 candidate (候选人) in the 2008 election.
On January 20, 2009, Barack Obama 55 the chair of the American President as the 44th President of the country.
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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。
I was successful at my job . I worked very hard , but it ___21___ me and my family a fabulous (极好的) lifestyle . I’d worked for the same company for twenty years and had worked my way up to department director. ___22___, one afternoon last May, I was called to the office, and it was __23__ explained to me that they were letting me go. I just sat there __24__ they talked on and all I could think was, “I’ve ___25___.” I’d been so well respected ; ___26___ I was of no value.
For six weeks, I was in a very __27__ place. I wandered around my house like a zombie (僵尸).I could __28__ things needed doing, but would not do anything . My beliefs in looking forward and seeing the positive(积极的) in everything ___29___ me .
Then, in late June, my youngest son’s football team made the city cup final. The year before, he’d been very sad when I __30___ the same final, so he was ___31___ when I told him I’d go. Not only did they win, but the look on his face as he saw me ___32___ him on was unbelievable. From then in , I spent the summer enjoying my sons and their passions (激情) . I attended match after match and performances of my elder son’s band —I ___33___ went to another city to watch him play. These moments were so ___34___. My life had been so much devoted to __35__ for so long , and I felt __36__ that my sons were happy to welcome me into their world.
___37___ , being unemployed gave me back a sense of purpose — I was someone’s mum! I felt a sense of being ___38____ again. Now I feel more positive about my professional ___39___ and I’m getting on better with my family than I ever have. Losing my job made me realize just how __40__ it is to achieve real balance in life.
A．promised B．afforded C．showed D．left
A．Therefore B．Anyhow C．Otherwise D．However
A．quickly B．gently C．partly D．easily
A．until B．after C．as D．so
A．failed B．finished C．tried D．changed
A．suddenly B．finally C．immediately D．shortly
A．secret B．quiet C．lonely D．dark
A．see B．get C．suggest D．understand
A．defended B．directed C．deserted D．disturbed
A．watched B．missed C．lost D．won
A．disappointed B．worried C． honoured D．delighted
A．cheering B．taking C．leading D．passing
A．just B．even C．still D．almost
A．hopeful B．meaningful C．difficult D．strange
A．work B．family C．matches D．performances
A．successful B．thoughtful C．thankful D．peaceful
A．Naturally B．Doubtfully C．Disagreeably D．Unexpectedly
A．employed B．comforted C．valued D．encouraged
A．education B．experience C．relationship D．future
A．important B．interesting C．simple D．surprising
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，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Far out in the sea lived three Sirens，the three sisters of magic song．Half human and half bird，the Siren sisters sat in a field of flowers， 36 in voices that excited the hearts of men．The attractive songs were so 37 that ships were attracted to the 38 and struck to pieces on the rocks．No sailor nor ship had ever been known to 39 the island of the Sirens without being attracted to 40 .
Acting on the advice of Circe, Odysseus made careful 41 against the Sirens．Before their ships came to where they could 42 the song, Odysseus had himself 43 the mast (桅杆), stuffed (堵住) the 44 of his men with wax (蜡) and ordered them to 45 his orders and gestures when they were passing the 46 island.
Soon they came in sight of the 47 island, and the attractive song reached the ears of 48. It moved him so much that he struggled in despair to 49 himself and shouted for his men to 50 the rich and flowery grass land of the singing sisters. But 51 paid any attention to him. The sailors kept straight on until they were 52 out of hearing. 53 his friends freed him and took the wax out of their ears. For 54 the Sirens had sung with no 55 . The eldest of the sisters, Partherope, loved Odysseus so much that she threw herself into the sea after his ships had passed.
36. A. talking B. calling C. yelling D. singing
37. A. strange B. sweet C. terrible D. loud
38. A. flowers B. sea C. island D. rocks
39. A. visit B. approach C. pass D. leave
40. A. disaster B. success C. peace D. loss
41. A. communication B. preparation C. action D. attention
42. A. sing B. accept C. hear D. enjoy
43. A. tied to B. standing along C. facing to D. seated on
44. A. eyes B. mouth C. nose D. ears
45. A. miss B. ignore C. carry D. take
46. A. friendly B. 1ovely C. deadly D. lonely
47. A. rocky B. sunny C. windy D. sandy
48. A. Partherope B. Sirens C. Circe D. Odysseus
49. A. beat B. free C. relief D. order
50. A. go around B. keep off C. turn towards D. run away from
51. A. no one B. anyone C. everyone D. someone
52. A. completely B. luckily C. quickly D. naturally
53. A. Still B. Then C. But D. Again
54. A. the moment B. long C. ever D. once
55. A. meanings B. points C. effects D. efforts
完形填空（共20小题，每小题1分，满分20分）
从A.B.C.D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
In the past, man did not have to think about the protection of his environment．There were few people on the earth, and natural resources seemed to be 31 ．
Today things are 32 , the world has become too 33 ．We are using up our natural resources too quickly and at the same time we are 34 our environment with dangerous chemicals．If we continue to do this, human life on the earth 35 survive．
Everyone 36 today that if too many fishes are taken from the sea, there will soon be none left． Yet, with modern fishing 37 , more and more fishes are caught．We know that if too many trees are cut down, 38 will disappear and nothing will grow on the earth．Yet we __39 to use bigger and more powerful machines to 40 more and more trees．
We realize that if rivers are polluted with waste products from factories, fish will die． 41 , in most countries wastes are 42 put into rivers or into the sea,
and there are 43 laws to stop this．
We know, too, that if the 44 of the world continues to rise at the present rate , in a few years there will not be enough 45 ．What can we do to solve these problems?
If we eat more vegetables and less 46 ,there will be more food available for everyone．Land that is used to grow crops 47 five times more people than land where ani
mals are kept．
Our natural resources will 48 longer if we learn to recyclethem．
The world population will not rise so quickly if people use modern methods of birth 49 ．
Finally, if we educate people to think about the problems, we shall have a better and cleaner 50 in the future．
A．beautiful B．unlimited C．unusual D．valuable
A．common B．the same C．changeable D．different
A．crowded B．small C．dirty D．busy
A．protecting B．saving C．polluting D．fighting
A．may not B．will not C．shall not D．could not
A．wonders B．realizes C．considers D．discovers
A．poles B．boats C．methods D．ideas
A．mountains B．the sea C．trees D．forests
A．continue B．have C．ought D．go on
A．grow B．plant C．save D．cut down
A．Thus B．However C．Generally D．Therefore
A．still B．even C．also D．certainly
A．many B．none C．some D．few
A．production B．pollution C．population D．development
A．houses B．vegetables C．food D．places
A．fruit B．meat C．fish D．grain
A．feeds B．increases C．supplies D．helps
A．use B．stay C．keep D．last
A．control B．born C．plan D．pay
A．nature B．sea C．planet D．forest
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,从短文后所给各题的四个选项（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。
When talking about Olympics, we will never forget July 13th, 2001, the day Mr. Samaranch declared Beijing would host the 2008 Olympics. At that very 41 ,all Chinese people were inspired by it and jumped with 42 .Why did we all feel delighted? It is obvious that the Olympic 43 will burn in Beijing, from Olympic City to the Great Wall. As our concepts for the Games 44 , 'the Green Olympics, the High-tech Olympics and the 45 Olympics', the Games will give us a chance to have 46 exchanges, and to show splendid Chinese culture and its people's positive attitudes.
In order to reach 'the Green Olympics', government and 47 have a lot to do. For instance, the government 48 better the public transportation, such as 49 the metro transport network. The introduction of one-way 2-yuan price system is a good example. It boosts(推进) the use of the public transportation. 50 , residents must mind their behavior. We should participate in various 51 improvement activities.
'The High-tech Olympics' pushes our enterprises to be more 52 . Nowadays, the media always 53 to 'soft power' and many people believe 'the People's Olympics' is part of it. We 54 the Athens Olympics not for how many medals Greece got, 55 for its people's positive attitudes. As the 56 ,we should be more friendly and hospitable(好客的). A 57 society, full of love, where people are confident and help each other, is required. It can be the best 58 card to make people all over the world remember China.
The Olympic fire has been burning. To make it the best one in history, 59 should make a contribution. Actions speak 60 than words. Let's work together and be a volunteer for the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games!
41. A. moment B. second C. minute D. time
42. A. entertainment B. joy C. fun D. amusement
43. A. torch B. spirit C. fire D. heat
44. A. state B. go C. say D. run
45. A. Human's B. Nation's C. Citizen's D. People's
46. A. cultural B. political C. technical D. social
47. A. civilians B. athletes C. residents D. customers
48. A. would B. Could C. might D. should
49. A. running B. improving C. settling D. putting
50. A. Thus B. Therefore C. Besides D. However
51. A. friendly B. scientific C. athletic D. environmental
52. A. attractive B. potential C. creative D. traditional
53. A. occur B. refer C. happen D. turn
54. A. remember B. remind C. request D. require
55. A. though B. while C. yet D. but
56. A. guest B. host C. friend D. player
57. A. competitive B. thankful C. harmonious D. diverse
58. A. name B. post C. greeting D. credit
59. A. nobody B. someone C. they D. everyone
60. A. louder B. harder C. higher D. stronger
II. 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16—30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。
When I moved into an empty dormitory for the first time two years ago, I was certain of a few things. Firstly, I realized that I didn’t 16 anybody at the school. Secondly, I knew that I wanted to work hard at my lessons and learn something useful. And thirdly, I wanted to have a good time with new classmates, without my parents around.
The first 17 frightened me in the beginning. But that 18 quickly disappeared. It was the other two goals 19 ended up being my difficulties. I knew that it was hard to devote enough time to class and to social efforts. But I wanted to 20 in both. I knew this would be a 21 , but I didn’t realize how much until classes began.
I got on well with the other girls who lived in my dorm. 22 , instead of finishing my homework 23 it was due, I went upstairs and had ice cream with my neighbor. I always finished it the next day between classes. I knew it wasn’t very good and the grade I 24 showed my lack of effort.
I was 25 that I needed to find some sort of balance. So I created a schedule that would 26 my time up between going to class, doing homework, and relaxing. It seemed like a good idea, but I was only able to 27 it for a few days. A schedule like that was too much pressure.
So I tried another 28 . Each week I made a list of everything I had to get done during that week. Then, under the list of things I had to get done, I made a list of things I could do if I had time.
This is the method I have used since then. I’m glad that I’ve learned to 29 things and it has 30 prepare me for what is to come after graduation.
16. A. know B. recognize C. realize D. like
17. A. teacher B. day C. class D. realization
18. A. happiness B. excitement C. fear D. desire
19. A. which B. what C. that D. who
20. A. win B. succeed C. get D. wish
21. A. chance B. job C. challenge D. time
22. A. Often B. Seldom C. Unluckily D. Fortunately
23. A. because B. when C. after D. before
24. A. demanded B. took C. accepted D. received
25. A. asleep B. awake C. ashamed D. aware
26. A. fix B. divide C. put D. build
27. A. use B. keep C. follow D. make
28. A. plan B. energy C. pressure D. effort
29. A. do B. control C. balance D. hold
30. A. had B. helped C. let D. forced
第二节．完形填空（共20题，每小题1分，共20分）
There was a blacksmith(铁匠) who wasn't satisfied with his work. Once he complained, “I am not well and my work is too warm. I want to be a ____36____ on the mountain. There it must be _____37____, for the wind blows and the trees give a shade..” A wise man who had ___38____ over all things replied, “Go you, be a stone.” And he was a stone, high up on the ____39_____ side. It happened that a stone-cutter ____40____ that way for a stone and when he saw the one that had been the ____41____, he knew that it was what he ____42_____ and he began to cut it. The stone ____43____ out, “This hurts! I no longer want to be a stone. A stone-cutter I want to be. That ____44____ be pleasant.” The wise man, humoring him, said, “Be a cutter.” ____45____ he became a stone-cutter and as he went seeking a suitable stone, he ____46____ tired and his feet were sore（酸痛）. He ____47____,” I no longer want to cut stone. I would be the sun; that would be pleasant.” The wise man ___48____, “Be the sun.” And he was the sun. But the sun was warmer than the blacksmith, than a stone, than a stone-cutter, and he complained, “I do not ____49____ this. I would be the moon. It ___50____ cool.” The wise man spoke yet again, “Be the moon.” And he was the moon. This is warmer than being the sun,” ____51___ he, “for the light from the sun ____52____on me ever. I do not want to be the moon. I would be a ___53____ again. That, indeed, is the ___54____ life.” But the wise man replied, “I am ____55____of your changing. You wanted to be the moon; the moon you are and you will remain.”
36. A. tree B. iron C. stone D. stone-cutter
37. A. warm B. hot C. cold D. cool
38. A. energy B. force C. power D. strength
39. A. river B. mountain C. lake D. sea
40. A. went B. took C. came D. made
41. A. moon B. sun C. wise man D. blacksmith
42. A. bought B. caught C. sought D. protected
43. A. cried B. read C. spoke D. looked
44. A. would B. should C. will D. shall
45. A. Though B. Nevertheless C. Thus D. But
46. A. became B. turned C. grew D. went
47. A. complained B. suggested C. persuaded D. nodded
48. A. refused B. commanded C. mentioned D. married
49. A. like B. hate C. want D. get
50. A. feels B. sounds C. looks D. smells
51. A. whispered B. shouted C. stated D. declared
52. A. twinkles B. shines C. drops D. falls
53. A. smith B. carpenter C. woodcutter D. stone-cutter
54. A. worst B. best C. longest D. shortest
55. A. bored B. fond C. proud D. afraid
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或D）中，选出最佳选项。
On August 26, 1999, New York City was struck by a terrible rainstorm. The rain caused the streets 21 and the subway system almost came to a stop.
Unfortunately, this happened during the morning rush hour. Many people who were going to work were 22 to go home. Some battled to 23 a taxi or to get on a bus. Still others faced the 24 bravely, walking miles to get to work.
I 25 to be one of people on the way to work that morning. I went from subway line to subway line only to find that most 26 had stopped. After making my way 27 crowds of people. I finally found a subway line that was 28 . Unfortunately, there were so many people waiting to 29 the subway that I could not even get down the stairs to the 30 . So I took the train going in the opposite direction, and then switched back to the downtown train. Finally, after what seemed like forever, the train 31 my stop. Then I had to walk several blocks in the increasingly heavy rain. When I got to my office, I was 32 through, exhausted and 33 .
My co-workers and I spend most of the day drying off. When it was 5:00 pm, I was ready to go home. I was about to turn off my computer 34 I received an email from Garth, my Director.
I would like to thank all of you who made the effort and 35 reported to work. It is always reassuring（令人欣慰）, at times like these, when employees so clearly show their 36 to their jobs. Thank you.
Garth’s email was short, but I learned more from that 37 message than I ever did from a textbook. The email taught me that a few words of 38 can make a big difference. The rainstorm and the traffic 39 had made me tired and upset. But Garth’s words immediately 40 me and put a smile back on my face.
21．A．break B．flood C．sink D．crash
22．A．forced B．refused C．adjusted D．gathered
23．A．order B．pay C．take D．search
24．A．climate B．scenery C．storm D．burden
25．A．used B．promised C．deserved D．happened
26．A．practice B．routine C．process D．service
27．A．to B．through C．over D．for
28．A．operating B．cycling C．turning D．rushing
29．A．check B．carry C．find D．board
30．A．street B．ground C．floor D．platform
31．A．paused B．crossed C．reached D．parked
32．A．wet B．weak C．sick D．hurt
33．A．ashamed B．discouraged C．surprised D．puzzled
34．A．while B．when C．where D．after
35．A．hardly B．casually C．absolutely D．eventually
36．A．devotion B．donation C．connection D．reaction
37．A．accurate B．urgent C．brief D．humorous
38．A．promise B．appreciate C．advice D．guidance
39．A．troubles B．signals C．rules D．sings
40．A．corrected B．supported C．amazed D．refreshed
第二节：完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30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。
Square dancing is an American 36. It originated in America, during the California Gold Rush. Having been a 37 folk tradition since 1651, it 38 out of various traditional dances from around the world. In those days, men and women worked in groups to 39 a house or harvest crops. 40 the work was done, they usually 41 merrily and happily in a store or in a farm kitchen.
In this dance eight people work 42 a team, called a 43, to successfully complete a set of complex dance figures that are delivered by a caller, who calls out the movements. Four couples stand 44 the center of the square, each couple standing on one side of the square, the boy on the left and the girl on the 45.
Large or small numbers of people can dance 46. Sometimes 800 or 1,000 people may be dancing at the same time. 47 there may be only one square of 48 people.
Costumes are worn by those who square-dance. This makes the dancing more 49 to watch. 50 often wear full skirts of various colors with a pretty blouse. Men may have coloured shirts and western trousers, which they wear only when square-dancing. In some country areas, everyone wears his 51 clothes.
Square dancing 52 exists today, ever since President Ronald Reagan signed an Act of Congress in 1982 making square dancing the 53 Folk Dance of America. Many 54 teach square dancing in Physical Education, and there are actually square dance competitions. In all parts of the United States you will find some schools, clubs, or other groups that are square dancing for 55.
36. A. activity B. fun C. pastime D. joy
37. A. popular B. special C. common D. welcome
38. A. went B. grew C. developed D. took
39. A. build B. set C. buy D. fix
40. A. While B. Since C. When D. Before
41. A. say B. danced C. gathered D. stayed
42. A. like B. for C. as D. on
43. A. square B. dance C. tradition D. job
44. A. walking B. watching C. surrounding D. facing
45. A. right B. centre C. left D. side
46. A. at a time B. at one time C. for a time D. at any time
47. A. And B. Or C. Then D. However
48. A. 4 B. 800 C. 8 D. 1
49. A. interesting B. colourful C. important D. amazing
50. A. Women B. Men C. People D. Dancers
51. A. ordinary B. nice C. best D. new
52. A. already B. ever C. yet D. still
53. A. National B. International C. Common D. traditional
54. A. clubs B. schools C. countries D. groups
55. A. free B. sale C. interest D. fun
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、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。
Mitchell once had a very serious car accident. More than 65 percent of his 36 was burnt. He was unable to 37 a knife at dinner, or go to the bathroom without 38 . But Mitchell never believed he was 39 . “I am in charge of my own spaceship,” he said. “It’s my up or my down. I could 40 to see this situation as a defeat 41 a starting point.” Six months later Mitchell bought himself a plane and he was piloting it 42 .
Later he 43 with two friends and founded a food company that 44 to be Vermont’s second largest food company. Then four years 45 the car accident, the plane Mitchell was piloting crashed. The accident made Mitchell unable to walk anymore. “I 46 what was happening to me. What did I do to get this?”
Mitchell worked 47 day and night to regain as much independence as possible. He was elected Mayor of Crested Butte, Colorado. He 48 the town from mineral mining that would 49 its beauty and environment.
Although he had 50 looks and physical difficulties, Mitchell 51 flying and speaking in public. “Before I 52 walk, there were 10,000 things I could do,” Mitchell says, “Now there are 9,000. I can 53 cry for the 1,000 I lost or focus on the 9,000 I have. I tell people that I have had two big bad lucks in my life. 54 you think you also have bad lucks, you can step back, take a 55 view and have a chance to say, ‘Maybe that isn’t such a big deal after all.’ It’s not what happens to you; it’s what you do about it,”
| 36. |
A. car |
B. hand |
C. head |
D. body |
| 37. |
A. put up |
B. take up |
C. pick up |
D. set up |
| 38. |
A. help |
B. strength |
C. spirit |
D. pain |
| 39. |
A. burnt |
B. defeated |
C. touched |
D. hurt |
| 40. |
A. choose |
B. learn |
C. come |
D. manage |
| 41. |
A. and |
B. but |
C. or |
D. so |
| 42. |
A. yet |
B. again |
C. ever |
D. too |
| 43. |
A. appeared |
B. cheered up |
C. practiced |
D. teamed up |
| 44. |
A. seemed |
B. grew |
C. happened |
D. hoped |
| 45. |
A. after |
B. before |
C. till |
D. from |
| 46. |
A. understand |
B. asked |
C. wondered |
D. realized |
| 47. |
A. sadly |
B. bravely |
C. proudly |
D. kindly |
| 48. |
A. took |
B. accepted |
C. changed |
D. saved |
| 49. |
A. ruin |
B. produce |
C. attract |
D. serve |
| 50. |
A. amusing |
B. charming |
C. shocking |
D. moving |
| 51. |
A. stopped |
B. continued |
C. began |
D. tried |
| 52. |
A. could |
B. couldn’t |
C. must |
D. mustn’t |
| 53. |
A. only |
B. still |
C. thus |
D. either |
| 54. |
A. Though |
B. Unless |
C. When |
D. Since |
| 55. |
A. bigger |
B. wider |
C. louder |
D. deeper |
第二节完形填空（共20小题：每小题1.5分，共30分）
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的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。
One day on the way home from work, I stopped at a little store by the market. As I entered the store, I 36 something unexpectedly: the 37 made with a special cheese that my wife and I both liked very much! 38 , I decided to buy a large one. When I got home and 39 my discovery, my wife was less 40 in it than I was: I didn’t know why. Perhaps she thought it was too 41 for the fridge, 42 maybe she thought it was too expensive. Whatever the 43 , we didn’t eat the cake that night and without any argument we put it in the 44 .
A few days later, I opened the fridge. It was 45 ! I thought she had returned it to the store. In spite of my strong willingness to start a (n) 46 , I convinced myself that maybe there was another 47 , so I didn’t mention it. One month later, we were going to visit some friends. As we were getting into the car, I saw the cake box in her hand ! I couldn’t describe how 48 I was . When I told her what I had 49 , she smiled and said that 50 she bought a lot of frozen things, she had taken the cake to her mom to 51 it for us in her fridge. That night I had the 52 cake ever.
We told the story to our friends and we talked about how 53 in our family life it might be to make wrong 54 and how joyous it is when you fight against your ___ 55_ to start an argument.
| 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. 42. 43. 44. 45. 46. 47. 48. 49. 50. 51. 52. 53. 54. 55. |
A. touched A. candy A. Anyway A. hid A. disappointed A. sweet A. or A. decision A. car A. packed A. argument A. effect A. eager A. thought A. though A. find A. dearest A. easy A. excuses A. effort |
B. bought B. chocolate B. However B. explained B. concerned B. heavy B. but B. example B. fridge B. covered B. speech B. place B. happy B. seen B. when B. lay B. best B. serious B. decisions B. ability |
C. picked C. cake C. Indeed C. made C. confident C. big C. so C. story C. kitchen C. destroyed C. explanation C. reason C. angry C. meant C. since C. make C. coldest C. amazing C. choices C. thought |
D. noticed D. ice cream D. Moreover D. presented D. interested D. special D. as D. case D. box D. gone D. discussion D. choice D. bored D. said D. if D. keep D. largest D. funny D. guesses D. try |
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，从短文后所给各题的四个选项（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。
On a cold November afternoon, my mother and I were walking home from a pizza store. We were dressed warmly and 31 with the rented video we had been dying to watch, I was feeling a little 32 , as I was carrying our shopping bags of snacks and the 33 .They were so heavy that I decided to 34 some things. So I started to walk towards the garbage can 35 I noticed a poor man walking his bike out of the restaurant in front of us. He 36 a paper bag with his dirty hand. He headed over to another nearby garbage can and started _37 it.
I suddenly felt very 38 because I was about to do away with a new drink just 39 it was heavy. I knew this man would take all he could 40 , so I walked up to him and 41 the drink and some snacks to him. The man looked up 42 and took what I gave him. A huge smile spread 43 his face and this caused me to feel quite 44 . I felt like I 45 be happier with myself, but then he said, “This is my son’s lucky day!”
With that, he 46 me happily and started off on his bike. I even heard him 47 a song as he rode away. I got a warm feeling inside and I knew I had done something good, for the man and his family. I now understand what is 48 by the saying “Giving is getting”.
Since then, every time I have the 49 to do something nice, the image of the man’s happiness caused by my small gift appears in my mind. This is the 50 of charity.
31. A. equipped B. covered C. done D. offered
32. A. upset B. happy C. tired D. excited
33. A. video B. books C. pizza D. clothes
34. A. send off B. throw away C. put away D send out
35. A. after B. when C. before D. while
36. A. owned B. presented C. held D. sought
37. A. going into B. finding out C. looking through D. working out
38. A. stupid B. guilty C. disappointed D. happy
39. A. since B. until C. because D. when
40. A. get B. search C. hear D. see
41. A. dropped B. kept C. turned D. handed
42. A. sadly B. coldly C. thankfully D. patiently
43. A. in B. across C. by D. through
44. A. regretful B. satisfied C. puzzled D. curious
45. A. couldn’t B. shouldn’t C. needn’t D. mustn’t
46. A. smiled B. told C. saw D. thanked
47. A. whistling B. whispering C. listening D. making
48. A. referred B. said C. meant D. spoken
49. A. time B. chance C. idea D. effort
50. A. power B. effect C. result D. mystery
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