There was a man who had a little boy that he loved very much．Every day after work the man would come home and 36 with the little boy．He would always 37 all of his extra time with the little boy．
One night, while the man was at work, he 38 that he had extra work to do for the evening, and that he wouldn't be able to play with his little boy．39 he wanted to be able to give the boy something to keep him 40．So, looking around his office, he saw a magazine with a large 41 of the world on the cover．He got a（n） 42 ．He removed the map, and then patiently tore it up into small pieces．Then he put all the 43 in his coat pocket．
When he got home, the little boy came 44 to him and was ready to play. The man 45 that he had extra work to do and couldn't play just now．He 46 the little boy into the dining room, and 47 all the pieces of the map．He spread them on the table．He explained that it was a map of the world, and that by the time he could 48 together, his extra work would be 49_, and they could both play．Surely this would keep the child busy for hours, he thought．
About half an hour later the boy came to the man and said, "Okay, it's finished. Can we play now?" The man was50, saying, "That's impossible．Let's have a look" And 51 enough, there was the picture of the world, all put together every piece in its 52 ．The man said, “That’s amazing! How did you do that?” The boy said, “It's 53．On the 54 of the page is a（n）55 of a man．When I put the man together the whole world fell into place.”
A．enjoy B．watch C．share D．play
A．take B．spend C．spare D．have
A．recognized B．told C．realized D．expected
A．However B．Or C．For D．But
A．happy B．busy C．excited D．silent
A．map B．picture C．figure D．image
A．information B．chance C．idea D．advice
A．world B．pieces C．paper D．magazine
A．running B．expecting C．shouting D．meeting
A．explained B．persuaded C．shouted D．discussed
A．asked B．ordered C．led D．showed
A．did up B．dealt with C．put out D．took out
A．look it up B．get it around C．put it back D．turn it over
A．finished B．wasted C．delivered D．filled
A．shocked B．surprised C．satisfied D．tired
A．beautiful B．sure C．right D．quite
A．way B．position C．side D．place
A．funny B．difficult C．simple D．interesting
A．back B．cover C．top D．front
A．picture B．impression C．sculpture D．shade
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。
We were standing at the top of a church tower. My father had __1__ me to this spot in a small town not far from our home in Rome. I wondered __2__.
“Look __3__, Elsa,” Father said. I gathered all my __4__ and looked down. I saw the square in the centre of the village. And I saw the crisscross(十字形) of twisting, turning streets leading to the __5__. “See, my dear,” Father said gently. “There is more than one way to the square. __6__ is like that. If you can’t get to the place where you want to go __7__ one road, try another.”
Now I understood why I was there. __8__ that day I had begged my mother to do __9__ about the terrible lunches that were served at school. But she __10__ because she could not believe the lunches were as __11__ as I said.
When I __12__ my father for help, he would not help. _13__, he brought me to this high tower to __14__ me a lesson — the value of an open, searching mind. By the time we reached home, I had a __15__.
At school the next day, I _16__ poured my lunch soup into a bottle and brought it home. Then I asked our cook to _17__ it to mother at dinner. The plan __18__ perfectly. She swallowed one spoonful and said, “The cook must have gone mad!” Quickly I told what I had done, and mother said firmly that she would take up the matter of lunches at school the next day.
In the years that followed I often remembered the lesson father taught me. I began to work as a fashion designer two years ago. I wouldn’t stop working __19__ I tried every possible means to my goal. Father’s wise words always __20__ me that there is more than one way to the square.
A．taken B．sent C．brought D．left
A．that B．why C．what D．how
A．down B．up C．out D．around
A．strength B．courage C．spirit D．bravery
A．tower B．church C．square D．village
A．School B．Society C．Family D．Life
A．in B．on C．by D．at
A．Earlier B．Later C．After D．During
A．her best B．a favor C．something D．everything
A．defended B．refused C．excused D．agreed
A．well B．good C．bad D．usual
A．belonged to B．turned to C．tried to D．led to
A．Therefore B．So C．Instead D．Anyway
A．show B．make C．prepare D．give
A．plan B．question C．problem D．suggestion
A．angrily B．secretly C．kindly D．politely
A．cook B．boil C．make D．serve
A．made B．failed C．worked D．took
A．if B．once C．since D．until
A．remind B．approve C．affect D．limit
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，选出可以填入的空白处的最佳选项，并从答题卡上将该选项涂黑。
A man lost his legs in a tragic accident. After the accident, only two fingers 1 on his right hand.
However, he was bright, creative and educated. He had gained much experience while traveling throughout the world. Yet, he became very 2 after the accident. He was afraid he would spend his life3 and would no longer be able to live a life in a(n) 4 way.
One day, he remembered how he had5 loved getting letters. He realized that he still had partial 6 of his right hand and could write with difficulty. Then, he had an idea. “Why not write to other people who need 7 ?”
Who to write to? He thought of people in prison. Many of them hoped to 8 their freedom. Others would keep feeling sad and remain locked away for the rest of their lives. He decided that he must try to 9 them.
He wrote to a prison officer about sending letters to prisoners. The prison officer replied that writing to the prisoners would be10 . However, it would be 11 prison rules for them to write back.
Filled with the 12 of carrying out his idea, the man knew he had to write. He began sending one-way13 of love, hope, strength and encouragement.
He14 twice a week, testing his strength and ability to the limit. He poured his heart and soul into his words,15 his experience and optimism.
It was difficult to write those letters, especially without hope of a16 . Frequently, he felt discouraged. He often wondered if anyone17 read his letters. However, he determined to18 as long as he could help others.
One day he received a letter from the prison officer. It was a short note from the officer who monitored and19 the prison mails.
The letter said, “Please write on the best paper you can20 . Your letters are passed from cell (牢房) to cell until they fall to pieces!”
A．appeared B．remained C．grew D．developed
A．moved B．depressed C．interested D．tired
A．worrying B．regretting C．thinking D．suffering
A．meaningful B．different C．new D．attractive
A．seldom B．never C．always D．hardly
A．muscle B．energy C．task D．function
A．money B．knowledge C．friendship D．encouragement
A．enjoy B．express C．regain D．receive
A．educate B．reach C．save D．support
A．impossible B．necessary C．acceptable D．difficult
A．against B．above C．from D．within
A．plan B．strength C．ability D．intention
A．messages B．tickets C．gifts D．rules
A．played B．traveled C．wrote D．studied
A．forgetting B．sharing C．increasing D．forming
A．story B．reply C．job D．reward
A．immediately B．already C．actually D．luckily
A．wait B．ask C．change D．continue
A．checked B．chose C．kept D．sent
A．make B．afford C．imagine D．expect
I have two really good friends. Nancy and Richard. They both believe in the 1 of positive thinking. However, though their personalities are 2 . They are totally different in other areas of their lives. The biggest differences are their 3 , career choices, and way of life.
Love and concern 4 Nancy’s childhood. She , along with her younger sister, was 5 by her mother and father. Nancy’ parents were 6 in her schoolwork, making her excellent at school. On the other hand, Richard’s childhood lacked love. His parents 7 him up to his grandparents when they failed to take care of him 8 . His grandmother took care of him most of his growing up years.9 , since his sister didn’t live with him, he never really got to10 her.
Another difference is their career choice. Nancy has always been a 11 and made a choice to work in a variety of different12 settings: doctor’s offices, hospitals, nursing homes and a visiting nurse. Her13 part was working with pediatrics(小儿科)。 However, Richard14 to work in the business world. He prefers to work with15rather than with people.
A third difference is their16. Nancy is always on the go. She goes to yard sales, out to eat,and enjoys nature. She is17; has five children, thirteen grandchildren, several great-grandchildren. 18, Richard likes to stay home and do things alone. He is single and has no children.
I am very 19 for the fact I have two similar yet very different friends, Nancy and Richard. This has 20me that anyone can be positive thinker. And it is also what makes my friendship with both of them very intriguing(有趣的) and challenging.
A．energy B．power C．ability D．effort
A．strong B．special C．impressive D．similar
A．childhood B．education C．appearance D．religion
A．confirmed B．filled C．influenced D．controlled
A．spoiled B．moved C．raised D．deserted
A．absorbed B．interested C．involved D．stuck
A．took B．picked C．called D．gave
A．carefully B．properly C．strictly D．firmly
A．Moreover B．However C．Instead D．Therefore
A．visit B．touch C．phone D．know
A．follower B．receiver C．caretaker D．leader
A．medical B．physical C．political D．chemical
A．difficult B．complete C．favorite D．natural
A．agreed B．refused C．chose D．remembered
A．machines B．exhibitions C．agreements D．plays
A．hobby B．custom C．habit D．lifestyle
A．beautiful B．independent C．famous D．married
A．After all B．in contrast C．in a word D．in the end
A．anxious B．thankful C．sorry D．ready
A．reminded B．persuaded C．taught D．acknowledged
The world always makes way for the dreamer.
When I was twelve years old, my father took me to see Zig Zigler. I remember sitting in that dark hall listening to Mr. Zigler 1 everyone’s spirits up to the ceiling. I ___2___there feeling like I could do anything. When we got to the car, I turned to my father and said, “Dad, I want to3 people feel like that.” My father asked me4 I meant. “I want to be a motivational(激发积极性的)speaker just like Mr. Zigler,” I replied. A（An） 5 was born.
Recently, I began seeking my dream of motivating others. 6 a four-year relationship with Fortune 100 Company 7 as a sales-trainer and ending as a regional(地区的) sales manager, I left the company at the height of my8 . Many people were9 that I would leave after earning a six-figure income(收入). And they wondered__10 I would risk everything for a dream.
I made my 11 to start my own company and leave my worryingless position(职位)after _12__ a regional sales meeting. The vice-president of our company made a 13 that changed my life. He asked us, “If a god would offer you three wishes, what would they be?” After giving us a 14 to write down the three wishes, he then asked us, “Why do you need a 15 ?” I would never forget the power I felt at that moment. I realized that 16 I had accomplished in the past had prepared me for this moment. I was ready and didn’t need a god’s help to become a motivational speaker. A motivational speaker was 17 .
Having made that decision, I was immediately 18 ___. One week after I gave notice, my husband was laid off (下岗) from his job, and now we had no 19 . But I held fast to my dream. The wonder really began to happen. In a short time my husband found a better job. And I was able to book several 20 engagements（业务）with new customers. I discovered the unbelievable power of dreams.
A．rise B．do C．put D．raise
A．left B．came C．arrived D．reached
A．get B．hope C．make D．cheer
A．that B．what C．which D．if
A．dream B．idea C．girl D．speaker
A．After B．Before C．Because D．While
A．beginning B．working C．acting D．regarding
A．life B．love C．money D．career
A．disappointed B．moved C．surprised D．delighted
A．when B．why C．if D．how
A．plan B．promise C．decision D．mind
A．attending B．joining C．entering D．holding
A．newspaper B．book C．report D．speech
A．day B．instant C．week D．moment
A．love B．worker C．god D．company
A．everything B．anything C．nothing D．something
A．alive B．dead C．missing D．born
A．examined B．searched C．found D．tested
A．help B．harm C．income D．money
A．selling B．speaking C．writing D．listening
I was 16 and I grew up in a community called Estepona. One morning, Dad told me I could drive him into a ___31___ village called Mijas, on condition that I took the car in to be ___32___ at a nearby garage. I readily accepted. I drove Dad into Mijas, and ___33____ to pick him up at 4 pm, then dropped off the car at the ___34___. With several hours to spare, I went to a theater. ___35___, when the last movie finished, it was six. I was two hours late!
I knew Dad would be angry if he ___36___ I'd been watching movies. So I decided not to tell him the truth. When I ____37____ there I apologized for being late, and told him I'd ___38__ as quickly as I could, but that the car had needed some major repairs. I'll never forget the ___39___ he gave me. "I'm disappointed you ___40___ you have to lie to me, Jason." Dad looked at me again. "When you didn't ___41___, I called the garage to ask if there were any ___42___, and they told me you hadn't yet picked up the car." I felt ____43___ as I weakly told him the real reason. A___44___passed through Dad as he listened attentively." I'm angry with ___45___. I realize I've failed as a father. I'm going to walk home now and think seriously about___46___ I've gone wrong all these years." "But Dad, it's 18 miles!" My protests and apologies(道歉) were __47___. Dad walked home that day.I drove behind him, ___48___ him all the way, but he walked silently.
Seeing Dad in so much ___49___ and emotional(情感的) pain was my most painful experience. However, it was ___50____ the most successful lesson. I have never lied since.
A．familiar B．distant C．small D．lonely
A．serviced B．watched C．washed D．kept
A．planned B．agreed C．determined D．promised
A．company B．village C．theater D．garage
A．However B．Still C．So D．Then
A．discovered B．realized C．recognized D．thought
A．walked B．ran C．hurried D．went
A．come B．arrived C．left D．started
A．face B．look C．word D．appearance
A．find B．feel C．believe D．decide
A．drive out B．come out C．go away D．turn up
A．mistakes B．questions C．problems D．changes
A．sorry B．nervous C．surprised D．frightened
A．silence B．nervousness C．sadness D．thought
A．me B．nobody C．myself D．yourself
A．when B．how C．why D．where
A．useless B．worthless C．helpless D．meaningless
A．persuading B．following C．begging D．asking
A．possible B．physical C．natural D．personal
A．also B．actually C．almost D． always