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第二部分:阅读理解 (共 25小题;第一节每小题 2分,第二节每小题 1分;满分 45分)
第一节:阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项 (A. B. C 和D)中.选出最佳选项.
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When it comes to friends, I desire those who will share my happiness, who possess wings of their own and who will fly with me. I seek friends whose qualities illuminate(照亮) me and train me up for love. It is for these people that I reserve the glowing hours, too good not to share.
When I was in the eighth grade, I had a friend. We were shy and "too serious" about our studies when it was becoming fashionable with our classmates to learn acceptable social behaviors. We said little at school. but she would come to my house and we would sit down with pencils and paper. And one of us would say: "Let's start with a train whistle today." We would sit quietly together and write separate poems or stories that grew out of a train whistle. Then we would read them aloud. At the end of that school year, we, too, were changing into social creatures and the stories and poems
stopped.
When I lived for a time in London, I had a friend. He was in despair(失望) and I was in despair.But our friendship was based on the idea in each of us that we would be sorry later if we did not explore this great city because we had felt bad at the time. We met every Sunday for five weeks and found many excellent things. We walked until our despairs disappeared and then we parted. Wegave London to each other.
For almost four years I have had remarkable friend whose imagination illuminates mine. We write long letters in which we often discover our strangest selves. pach of us appears, sometimes in a funny way. in the other's dreams. She and I agree that,at certain times, we seem to be parts of the same mind. In my most interesting moments. I often think: "Yes, I must tell.. .."We have never met.
It is such comforting companions I wish to keep. One bright hour with their kind is worth more to me than the lifetime services of a psychologist,   who will only fill up the healing(愈合的) silence necessary to those darkest moments in which I would rather be my own best friend.
41.In Paragraph 3, "We gave London to each other" probably means____
A. our exploration of London was a memorable gifi to both of us
B. we were unwilling to tear ourselves away from London
C. our unpleasant feeling about London disappeared
D. we parted with each other in London
42.According to Paragraph 4, the author and her friend_______
A. call each other regularly      B. have similar personalities
C. enjoy writing to each other    D. Iove to discover new things
43.In the darkest moments, the author would prefer to_______
A. seek professional help      B. be left alone
C. stay with her best friend   D. break the silence
44.What is the best title for the passage?
A. Unforgettable Experiences   B. Remarkable Imagination
C. Lifelong Friendship         D. Noble Companions

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Last week my youngest son and I visited my father at his new home in Tucson, Arizona. He moved there a few years ago, and I was eager to see his new place and meet his friends.
My earliest memories of my father are a tall, handsome, successful man devoted to his work and his family, but uncomfortable with his children. As a child I loved him. He seemed unhappy with me if I didn’t got straight A’s and unhappy with my boyfriends if their fathers were not as “successful” as he was. Whenever I went out with him on weekends, I used to try hard to think out things to say, feeling on guard.
On the first day of my visit, we went out with one of my father’s friends for lunch at an outdoor cafe. We walked along that afternoon, did some shopping, ate on the street table, and laughed over my son’s funny facial expressions. Gone was my father’s critical (挑剔的) air and strict rules. Who was this person I knew as my father, who seemed so friendly and interesting to be around? What had held him back before?
The next day dad pulled out his childhood pictures and told me quite a few stories about his own childhood. Although our times together became easier over the years, I never felt closer to him at that moment. After so many years, I’m at last seeing another side of my father. And in so doing, I’m delighted with my new friend. My dad, in his new home in Arizona, is back to me from where he was.
Why did the author feel bitter(痛苦) about her father as a young adult?

A.He was silent most of the time. B.He was too proud of himself.
C.He didn’t love his children. D.He expected too much of her.

When the author went out with her father on weekends, she would feel ________.

A.nervous B.sorry C.tired D.safe

What does the author think of her father after her visit to Tucson?

A.More critical. B.More humorous.
C.Easy-going and friendly. D.Strict and hard-working.

The underlined words in the last paragraph refer to ________.

A.the author’s son B.the author’s father
C.the friend of the author’s father D.the cafe owner

We can infer from the passage that ________.

A.the writer's father used to be strict with her when he was a child
B.the writer's father worked hard but cared less for his family
C.it was possibly the first time that the writer had visited her father's new home
D.as a child, the writer loved her father

Where Are We Going, Dad? presents a new generation of men, in a break from Chinese tradition, now take an active role in their children's lives.
Five star fathers and their children travel around China, riding camels through the western deserts, fishing off the east coast, and selling vegetables for their bus fare home in remote southwestern Yunnan province. One dad doesn’t know how to do his daughter’s hair, but give him a couple of days — he’ll figure it out. Another one must survive with his son for three days in the desert, where, because neither can cook, the two only eat instant noodles.
These story lines are part of Where Are We Going, Dad? which, since its first show in October, has become one of China’s most popular television shows, covering more than 600 million viewers each week. And searches for Where Are We Going, Dad? turn up over 40 million hits on Sina Weibo, China’s Twitter.
“In traditional Chinese culture, the common conception of parenthood is that the father is strict and the mother is kind. But on the show, we see fathers who are much gentler on their kids and more concerned with their upbringing,” said Li Minyi, an associate professor of early childhood education at the leading Beijing Normal University. “An important question arises in this show for modern Chinese society — what is the role of fathers in today’s China?”
“As they raise their children, parents are growing up at the same time,” said Wang Renping, a popular education expert, in an interview with the Qianjiang Evening News. “They cannot use parenting styles from 20 years ago to guide the development of children born 20 years later.”
The attraction of Where Are We Going, Dad? lies in the chance to have a close look at the lives of popular Chinese stars and their children. Audiences fancy watching the failed attempts of star dads making dinner, braiding hair(编头发), and disciplining children — tasks often left to mothers in a society still influenced by the opinion that “men rule outside and women rule inside.”
From the passage, we can draw a conclusion that Where Are We Going, Dad? is .

A.a TV show B.a novel C.a match D.a news report

In Where Are We Going, Dad, we can probably learn about .

A.how the fathers do housework at home
B.how the children study in their spare time
C.how the fathers look after and guide their children
D.how the children help their father with their travel around China

Which of the following is RIGHT according to the passage?

A.In modern society, men should not care too much about their kids.
B.Where Are We Going, Dad has the most number of viewers in China.
C.In Chinese tradition, fathers always play an active part in their children’s lives.
D.While they bring up their children, parents are improving their parenting styles.

The reason why Where Are We Going, Dad is so popular in China may include the following EXCEPT that .

A.audiences enjoy laughing at others’ failure in life
B.it can make people laugh and think at the same time
C.people love watching the stars and their children’s lives closely
D.it presents a new generation of men’s role in their children’s lives

How many of us have heard that question, "Where was GOD when the World Trade Center(世贸中心) and the Pentagon(五角大楼) were attacked?" Well, I know where my GOD was the morning of September 11, 2001, and He was very busy!
He was trying to discourage anyone from taking these flights. Those four flights together held over 1000 passengers and there were only 266 aboard.
He was on 4 commercial flights giving frightened passengers the ability to stay calm. Not one of the family members who were called by a loved one on one of the hijacked(被劫持的) planes said that passengers were screaming in the background. On one of the flights he was giving strength to passengers to try to overtake the hijackers.
He was busy trying to create obstacles(阻碍) for employees at the World Trade Center. After all, only around 20,000 were at the towers when the first jet hit. Since the buildings held over 50,000 workers, this was a Miracle in itself. How many of the people who were employed at the World Trade Center told the media that they were late for work or they had traffic delays.
He was holding up 2-110 story buildings so that 2/3 of the workers could get out. I was so amazed that the top of the towers didn't fall when the jets crashed. And when they did fall, GOD made them fall inward, as many more lives would have been lost.
So when anyone asks, "Where was your GOD on September 11," you can say "everywhere"! And yes, although this is without a doubt the worst thing I have seen in my life, I see God's miracles in every bit of it. I can't imagine going through such a difficult time and not believing in GOD – life would be hopeless. So shines a good deed in a weary world!
In what way the author tried to prove his point in the passage?

A.By telling a story. B.By giving examples.
C.By answering questions. D.By performing experiments.

Which one of the following is TURE according to the passage?

A.There were three planes together hijacked in the attack.
B.The passengers on the planes were not frightened at all.
C.Many people working at WTC were delayed by traffic jams on Set. 11.
D.Many more people were killed in the buildings than we could imagine.

What’s the meaning of the underlined word “Miracle” in the context?

A.something funny B.something important
C.something reliable D.something unbelievable

Which of the following can serve as the best title of the passage?
A. Everyone has a GOD.
B. Where was the GOD?
C. Never forget September 11.
D. September 11 – A Disaster To America.

The airline lost your baggage. The hotel laundry(洗衣房) ruined your favorite shirt. The taxi driver overcharged you. When you're abroad, sometimes things go wrong. Now you can do something about it! Use these tips when you want to express an effective complaint in English.
No matter how unfair the situation, it's best to phrase your complaint politely. In English, you'll sound more polite if you use indirect language. Here are some examples:
“I'm sorry to bother you...” Starting a complaint like this puts the listener who may have heard many complaints that day at ease. Use this phrase if the situation isn't that serious. For example, "I'm sorry to bother you, but I wanted a baked potato, not fries."
“Can you help me with this?” Everyone would much rather be asked to do something than told! So try phrasing your complaint as a request for help: "Can you help me with this? My shirt came back from the laundry without buttons."
“I'm afraid there may be a misunderstanding.” This is a polite way of saying, "Your information is wrong. Please fix it now." You'll most likely use this phrase if you made reservations(预定) for a flight, hotel or restaurant, and when you arrive, it's not what you expected. For example, "I'm afraid there may be a misunderstanding. I requested a non-smoking room."
“I understand it's not your fault...” Often when you make a complaint, you deal with a person who was not directly responsible for the problem. But the problem isn't your fault, either! This phrase is helpful when you need swift action. Tell the person you're dealing with you understand they're not at fault and then directly state the problem: "I understand it's not your fault, but the airline promised they would deliver my baggage yesterday."
“Excuse me, but I understood that...” Using this phrase lets the person know you're well-informed and are suspicious they might be trying to take advantage of you. Don't say, "Hey! You're trying to cheat me!" Instead, start indirectly by stating what you know to be true: "I understood that the taxi ride to the airport was only 25 dollars." Then give them an opportunity to do the right thing.
What’s the purpose of this passage?

A.To give an introduction of life abroad.
B.To give suggestions on how to learn English.
C.To offer advice on giving complaints in English.
D.To offer guides to those who travel around the world.

According to the passage, if we meet an unfair situation, we’d better .

A.state our complaints politely
B.go for the police immediately
C.use indirect language to hurt people
D.fight against the one who is responsible

Why should we start a complaint with polite phrases?

A.Because the situation is never serious.
B.Because the listener may not speak English.
C.Because it can help solve the problem more easily.
D.Because we should be always in good manners abroad.

Several effective complaints in English are mentioned above EXCEPT.

A.“Can you help me with this?”
B.“I understand it’s not your fault.”
C.“Hey! You’re trying to cheat me!”
D.“I’m afraid there may be a misunderstanding.”

Nelson Mandela was a figure of international fame, and many details of his life and career were public knowledge. But here are four things you may not have known about the late South African leader.
1. He was a boxing fan.
In his youth, Nelson Mandela enjoyed boxing and long-distance running. Even during the 27 years he spent in prison, he would exercise every morning. "I did not enjoy the violence of boxing so much as the science of it. I was curious by how one moved one's body to protect oneself, how one used a strategy both to attack and retreat, how one paced oneself over a match," he wrote in his autobiography Long Walk to Freedom.
2. His original name was not Nelson.
Rolihlahla Mandela was nine years old when a teacher at the primary Methodist school where he was studying in Qunu, South Africa, gave him an English name “Nelson” in accordance with the custom to give all school children Christian names.
3. He forgot his glasses when he was released from prison.
Mr. Mandela's release on 11 February 1990 followed years of political pressure against apartheid(种族隔离). Mr. Mandela's reading glasses stayed behind in prison Mr. Mandela and his then-wife Winnie were taken to the centre of Cape Town to address a huge and exciting crowd. But when he pulled out the text of his speech, he realized he had forgotten his glasses and had to borrow Winnie's.
4. He had his own law firm, but it took him years to get a law degree.
Mr. Mandela studied law on and off for 50 years from 1939, failing about half the courses he took. A two-year diploma(学位证书) in law on top of his university degree allowed him to practice, and in August 1952, he and Oliver Tambo set up South Africa's first black law firm, Mandela and Tambo, in Johannesburg. He kept on studying hard to finally secure a law degree while in prison in 1989.
What is the main idea of the passage?

A.Nelson Mandela’s life in the prison.
B.The achievements of Nelson Mandela.
C.Nelson Mandela’s hobbies and career.
D.Unknown things about Nelson Mandela.

Why did Nelson Mandela love boxing?

A.Because he wanted to be a boxer.
B.Because he enjoyed the violence of boxing.
C.Because he appreciated the strategy in boxing.
D.Because he had nothing else to do in the prison.

What happened to Mandela when he was about to give the speech?

A.He broke his glasses into pieces.
B.He had to use his wife’s glasses.
C.He left his own glasses at home.
D.His wife wanted to borrow his glasses.

Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?

A.Nelson Mandela was not his original name.
B.Nelson Mandela was the name given by his teacher.
C.Nelson Mandela had been studying the law nonstop for 50 years.
D.Nelson Mandela had started his own law firm before he got a law degree.

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