This was an unforgettable and wonderful experience．It happened about three years ago and it has had a 26 effect on me．I would like to show respect here for the two men I do not know 27 but whose actions gave a new 28 to the words — kind and generous．
I was walking down a busy street on a cold, windy day in early 29 , A homeless man, probably about 60 and without wearing any shoes, was 30 for change on a street corner．
A BMW car 31 on the other side of the street and an executive（主管）who was perfectly dressed stepped out of the car．He was probably about 32 years old．He was wearing a blue business suit with a deep red silk tie．He walked33across the street and over to the homeless man．Without saying anything, he first gave him a lot of 34 and then he sat down and took off his leather gloves（手套）, beautiful black leather shoes and his black dress socks．Then he 35 them to th
e homeless man．The homeless man took them and stared with a/an 36 mouth．
As he drove off, I couldn’t 37 thinking that it was probably the first time he had 38 the pedal（ 踏板）of that top-brand BMW car with a 39 foot! I stood there and the looks of 40 appeared on my face and the homeless man’s．
Two men of about the same age 41 very different lives had met and the one who was42 in materials had offered 43 than his shoes．He had left this BMW car and 44 down from his high position．He lifted up the other man when he offered respect, 45 and real generosity．
A．strong B．bad C．light D．slow
A．officially B．Personally C．similarly D．generally
A．benefit B．attitude C．meaning D．award
A．spring B．summer C．autumn D．winter
A．searching B．making C．blaming D．begging
A．called up B．broke up C．pulled up D．sped up
A．40 B．50 C．60 D．70
A．directly B．usually C．unwillingly D．fluently
A．posted B．handed C．kicked D．threw
A．closed B．full C．open D．empty
A．stand B．delay C．forget D．help
A．bended B．cut C．repaired D．pressed
A．relaxed B．large C．bare D．single
A．excitement B．astonishment C．sadness D．pride
A．but B．or C．and D．before
A．successful B．careful C．useful D．helpful
A．rather B．more C．other D．better
A．broken B．fell C．stepped D．rolled
A．surprise B．disappointment C．anxiety D．kindness
第二部分 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。
The word sharp can be 26 to describe many different things in your home, classroom, and place of work. In this chapter, the writer 27 sharp pencils, meaning pencils with a very fine28. The writer does not like dull pencils.
We can also use the word sharp to describe the blades of knives. Knives also have points. We can use the word sharp to describe a 29 kind of point, 30 as the sharp points of kitchen and steak knives. Scissors have blades, too, and we can describe these blades as sharp or dull. Furthermore, the points of scissors are 31sharp or rounded 32 on the kind of 
scissors. Some tools , such as saws, scrapers, and garden tools, also have blades. We can use the words sharp and dull to describe the blades of these tools 33 . Sharp knives, scissors, and tools are 34 to use. They cut things easily and quickly, without effort.
The word sharp can be used to describe the edges of furniture and 35 some contains. For example, the edge of a table of desk can be 36 . In addition, we can describe the edge of 37 open can as sharp. The top of a can is sometimes sharp 38 to cut your hand. A piece of 39 from a broken jar or bottle is 40very sharp.
41 , we sometimes use the word sharp to describe people. A person who appears sharp is very well 42 . A person who is sharp, on the other hand, is intelligent, smart, and 43learn and understand.
To summarize, the word sharp can describe many kinds of 44 that have blades, points, and edges. When we use the word “sharp” to describe people, it can mean nice-looking, well-dressed, or intelligent. It is an expressive word 45 it can be used in many different ways.
26. A. taken B. watched C. used D. read
27. A. talks about B. takes up C. takes away D. talked with
28. A. sharp B. color C. point D. side
29. A. certain B. some C. just D. any
30. A. so B. as
C. and D. such
31. A. neither B. either C. each D. also
32. A. depending B. deciding C. working D. choosing
33. A. too B. even C. either D. ever
34. A. hard B. exciting C. clear D. easy
35. A. for B. on C. of D. beyond
36. A. sharp B. smoothC. dull D. rough
37. A. a B. an C. the D. /
38. A. so as B. in order C
. so that D. enough
39. A. suggestion B. bread C. glass D. news
40. A. again B. quite C. rather D. ordinarily
41. A. Finally B. Therefore C. However D. Thus
42. A. prepared B. served C. dressed D. wore
43. A. difficult to B. is to C. to D. quick to
44. A. interesting things B. bowls C. objects D. knives
45. A. even though B. because C. if only D. since
三．完形填空
How often do you change your hairstyle or ask for new dresses? You may be 31 to follow trends（潮流）in Western countries, but young people in the United States don’t care as much about
32 as you do.
A recent survey(调查) among high school 33 in China, Japan, South Korea and the US found that 34 teenagers care more about their appearance than young people in the US.
This survey was held in 156 high schools in the four countries. More than 7,000 teenagers were
35 about their views on life and the world. South Koreans, at 83 per cent, cared most about their looks. They were 36 by the Chinese and Japanese, while US students showed the least interest in fashion at only 33 per cent.
“The different results show37 of cultural background（背景）,” said Sun Yunxiao from the China Youth and Children Research Centre. He explained that in the US there are many different38 of beauty, so teens are more 39 to be confident about their appearance.
US teenagers’ high self-confidence is displayed（展示） in the 40 . About 85 per cent are happy with themselves. The percentage of self-confident Chinese students stands at only 30 per cent.
What’s 41 , US students showed more individuality（个性）, with 88 per cent 42 that “people should follow their own interests rather than 43 of others”. This is much 44 than South Korea’s 69 per cent, China’s 49 and Japan’s 48.
Japanese students, at 52 per cent, are most dissatisfied with modern society. Chinese and Koreans follow at second and45 most dissatisfied.
“46 to the survey, Chinese students are happy and disciplined (有纪律的). They have a strong wish to make a difference.47 Chinese students need to be more independent and learn how to relax,” said Sun.
The students have different48 backgrounds. But home and places where friends gather are the favorite places all teens seek happiness.
Exams and worries about life after graduation cause much49 among most of the teens
50 for the survey.
31. A. absorbed B. willingC. careless D. unhappy
32. A. hairstyle B. dresses C. fashion D. culture
33. A. teachers
B. studentsC. citizens D. colleagues
34. A. Asian B. American C. African D. Western
35. A. answered B. requested C. persuaded D. questioned
36. A. followed B. decreased C. reduced D. compared
37. A. relations B. barriersC. customs D. differences
38. A. awareness B. StandardsC. Consciences D. expenses
39. A. admirable B. confused C. likely D. unbelievable
40. A. survey B. setting C. reference D. paper
41. A. worse B. better C. less D. more
42. A. disagreeing B. observing C. agreeing D. puzzling
43. A. those B. that C. it D. One
44. A. lower B. larger C. smaller D. higher
45. A. first B. third C. fourth D. last
46. A. leading B. devoting C. Appealing D. According
47. A. But B. And C. So D. Or
48. A. political B. cultural C. Economical D. commercial
49. A. expectation B. hesitation C. ConcernD. Ambition
50. A. interviewed B. advised C. OverlookedD. invested
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。
I decided not to bring in home any other things with the words Made in China on 
a dark Monday，two days after last Christmas，though I still keep some in my house．
At work my boss，Mr. White，points out that I am 36 myself if I think I have been 37 Chinese products，in spite of the obvious facts in daily life．
“Chinese 38 are everywhere，”he says，“You can’t avoid those，no matter how hard you
try It is impossible．”
That is the 39，which I have been considering for months，since I have kept the American car with the Chinese 40 in it．This week I was 41 again of the difficulty of avoiding China when I bought earrings from a local artist．I was feeling pleased with myself 42 I got home and noticed the flee gift box made in China．
My boss continues，“You know what you are doing? You are 43 your dependence on China，not 44 it，”he says，“You are just cheating yourself．”
The boss，a frequent complainer，doesn’t slow down when I 45 to stop him to 46
that I am writing a 47 of stories On the Boycott for the business magazine．
“Maybe you can 48 it year without Chinese products， 49 sooner or later you will even 50 Chinese dishes，”the nice boss says，“There is no getting around it”
I 51 at him as he turns to leave，quite 52．
“Thanks for your support，”I say to his 53 .
The year is nearly half over．I can 54 without them． 55，it is a little inconvenient to live without a DVD player，a DV camera or a printer made in China．But a better question might be：How hard could it be to live without Made in China with the whole family ?
36．A．fooling B．persuading C．beating D．enjoying
37． A．keeping B．accepting C．avoiding D．refusing
38．A．advertisements B．items C．materials 
D．businesses
39．A．story B．plan C．suggestion D．point
40．A．parts B．engines C．wheels D．goods
41．A．askedB．reminded C．troubled D．puzzled
42． A．as B．when C．since D．until
43． A．delaying B．losing C．catching D．1acking
44．A．escaping B．obeying C．objecting D．hating
45． A．mean B．manage C．try D．intend
46．A．describe B．suggest C．declare D．state
47． A．copy B．book C．set D．series
48．A．do B．get C．make D．have
49．A．but B．or C．and D．for
50． A．wash B．break C．serve D．enjoy
51． A．laugh B．glance C．nod D．stare
52．A．annoyed B．surprised C．delighted D．satisfied
53． A．honour B．back C．kindness D．face
54．A．work B．rescue C．survive D．stay
55．A．Finally B．Honestly C．Generally D．Directly
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。
For almost 18 years, my mom has given time from her life to devote her care to my growth. She has ashed 36 clothes. She’s planned doctors’ appointments 37 all parts of the body, cut hair, taken icures, bought presents, 38vacations and basically kept a small boy’s life 39 smoothly.
When I was 12, I got into 40 arguments with my older and wiser parents. The 41never led a any achievement for me, but I still took part. Many times strong feeling of anger caused tears 42 to in my eyes by the end of the quarrel with them. 43, I’d return to my room and stay for as long as my parents allowed. Then I’d 44 a knock and hardly manage a weak, “Come in.” My mom, acting as a peacemaker, 45 slowly enter and sit next to me on the bed. I’d again try to 46 what I had said was true, 47 this time less angrily. T
hen mom calmly, strictly and lovingly showed to me her voice of 48 . After that she’d hug me and I’d stop crying; all would be 49 in my family again.
Hugs will 50 be her trademark（标志）: warm hugs for goodnights, good-byes and a thousand other such situations. “You’re never too old to 51 your mother.” I’ve heard those eight words since I came to the world. They ring true. For some reason, those words possess the unbelievable 52 to reduce anxiety, cool an angry head, 53 fears and put wrong things right.
Perhaps my mother, now worthy of the title “Mom” can be an example to mothers everywhere. Being a mother is not so 54 . Any female has the ability to become one. The challenge isn’t in becoming a “mother”, but instead , a “mom”. Mine does that quite 55.
36．A．Dirty B．expensive C．warm D．old
37．A．on B．for C．in D．about
38．A．prepared B．taken C．spent D．enjoyed
39．A．advancing B．changing C．running D．developing
40．A．unfit B．casual C．unfair D．silly
41．A．quarrels B．doubts C．complaints D．puzzles
42．A．dry B．go C．well D．take
43．A．Crying B．Blaming C．Shaking D．Whispering
44．A．take B．make C．hear D．get
45．A．might B．could C．should D．would
46．A．admit B．prove C．conclude D．debate
47．A．so B．or C．but D．for
48．A．advice B．reason C．demand D．courage
49．A．active B．right C．comfortable D．friendly
50．A．forever B．finally C．even D．actually
51．A．touch B．love C．hug D．comfort
52．A．ability B．confidenceC．influence D．power
53．A．lose B．share C．overcome D．express
54．A．difficult B．sad C．boring D．disappointing
55．A．carefully B．perfectly C．formally D．Normally
完形填空（共20小题，每小题1分，满分20分）
A while ago my family and I went sledding(滑雪橇) and as I watched my children climbing up the slope I started thinking.
Many people are convinced that most of today’s 26problems are because of the “me” generation. Youngsters are just out for themselves and pay no 27 to others or their needs. Indeed, a common belief is that today’s youngsters won’t do anything28 there is something in it for them.
Yet, while sledding, I saw a 29side. I watched my two oldest children (then five and four) take my youngest(then two years old)by the hand to help her up the slippery slope30 they went up. They would have been 31without her, but not once did they try to sneak （溜掉）by her without helping. And when the sled 32 my two daughters was aimed toward the edge, it was my five year old son who ran to them to 33 them from falling and hurting themselves.
These children sometimes 34among themselves and, on occasion, behave horribly. But I can 35 them shopping and know that they won’t ask for anything, I can talk to them about tsunami or hurricane victims and know that they will offer to 36 some of their own money to the cause, and I can ask them to play with those children 37 on the sideline(作为旁观者) and know that they will befriend（照顾）them.
Perhaps, therefore, the “me” generation is to blame38 much of society’s problems—not the youngsters who want everything, 39 the adults who have taught them to selfishly40 only of themselves.
Most adults have been 41at some time or another, sadly, many 42that disappointment down to their children. Then the children learn to put themselves first!
Most young children want to help. We can 43 that feeling by teaching the lesson my children learned while sledding: Life is a slippery slope with 44 of bumps(撞伤) and bruises(擦伤), but we can all make it to the 45 if we remember to help those who need it.
26.A.social B.private C.serious D.slight
27.A.thought B.attention C.permission D.pleasure
28.A.if B.as C.while D.unless
29.A.same B.different C.strange D.moral
30.A.some time B.any time C.each time D.the time
31.A.faster B.slower C.easier D.lighter
32.A.containing B.loading C.driving D.carrying
33.A.avoid B.stop C.help D.warn
34.A.cry B.cooperate C.assist D.fight
35.A.take B.drive C.accompany D.guide
36.A.lend B.send C.collect D.pay
37.A.forgotten B.missed C.left D.ignored
38.A.of B.within C.on D.for
39.A.and B.but C.thus D.though
40.A.consider B.speak C.believe D.think
41.A.depressed B.surprised C.disappointed D.embarrassed
42.A.extend B.intend C.pass D.spread
43.A.encourage B.strengthen C.discourage D.approach
44.A.opportunities B.occasions C.promises D.fates
45.A.top B.bottom C.middle D.tip