Time was running out, and Mark Dickinson wasn't sure whether he'd get to see his dying 2－year－old grandson one last time. A long line at Los Angeles International Airport's security checkpoint had kept him from getting to his gate on time.
His grandson Caden would be taken off life support in a matter of hours in Denver, Colorado, with or without his grandfather's presence, according to CNN affiliate KABC.
“I was kind of panicking because I was running late, and I really thought I wasn't going to make the flight，” Dickinson told KABC.
That's when a pilot from Southwest Airlines stepped up and held the flight at the gate until Dickinson arrived. The pilot was standing by the air bridge waiting for him when Dickinson arrived in socks, so rushed that he just grabbed his shoes at security and ran through the terminal.
“I told him, ‘Thank you so much. I can't tell you how much I appreciated that.’ And he said, ‘No problem. They can't leave without me anyway，’”Dickinson told KABC.
Authorities say Dickinson's grandson, Caden Rodgers, suffered a head injury after his mother's boyfriend threw him across the room. The boyfriend reportedly told police he was drunk and high on marijuana(大麻) at the time. The child later died and the boyfriend has been charged with first－degree murder, according to the Aurora Sentinel.
Thanks to the pilot, Dickinson made it to Colorado in time to say goodbye to his grandson. Most airlines would punish any staff member who holds up a flight, according to consumer advocate Christopher Elliott, who broke the story of the sympathetic pilot on his blog. However, a Southwest spokeswoman said the pilot's actions were praiseworthy.
“You can't hold a plane for every late customer, but I think we would all agree that these were extenuating(可以原谅的) circumstances and the pilot absolutely made the right decision，” Southwest spokeswoman Marilee McInnis said. “I don't think you could ask for a better example of great service for our customers.”According to the passage, which is the correct order of the following events?
a. The pilot held the plane for Dickinson.
b. People read the story of the pilot on the Internet.
c. Caden suffered a head injury.
d. Dickinson was waiting in line at the security checking point.
d. Marilee McInnis praised the pilot's actions.
| A．d，c，a，b，e | B．c，a，d，b，e | C．c，d，a，b，e | D．d，a，b，c，e |
Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?
| A．The security staff prohibited Dickinson from getting to his gate on time. |
| B．The plane couldn't leave without Dickinson according to the regulations. |
| C．Dickinson made it to see his grandson one last time. |
| D．Christopher Elliott holds the view that all the airlines should advocate similar actions. |
What can we infer from the passage?
| A．The boyfriend of Caden's mother hates him very much. |
| B．The boyfriend has been accused of first－degree murder. |
| C．Many pilots enjoy writing blog. |
| D．Dickinson had to take off his shoes at the security cheekpoint. |
In writing this passage, the author mainly tells us a story about ________．
| A．an unlucky man from Los Angeles making his flight |
| B．a poor boy being killed by his mother's boyfriend |
| C．Southwest Airlines' decision not to punish a pilot who held up the flight |
| D．a pilot holding the flight for a man going to see his dying grandson |
When I was small and my grandmother died, I couldn’t understand why I had no tears. But that night when my dad tried to cheer me up, my laugh turned into crying.
So it came as no surprise to learn that researchers believe crying and laughing come from the same part of the brain. Just as laughing has many health advantages, scientists are discovering that so, too, does crying.
Whatever it takes for us to reduce pressure is important to our emotional (情感的) health, and crying seems to work well. One study found that 85 percent of women and 73 percent of men report feeling better after crying.
Besides, tears attract help from other people. Researchers agree that when we cry, people around us become kinder and friendly and they are more ready to provide support and comfort. Tears also enable us to understand our emotions better; sometimes we don't even know we' re very sad until we cry. We learn about our emotions through crying, and then we can deal with them.
Just as crying can be healthy, not crying — holding back tears of anger, pain or suffering — can be bad for physical health. Studies have shown that too much control of emotions can lead to high blood pressure, heart problems and some other illnesses. If you have a health problem, doctors will certainly not ask you to cry. But when you feel like crying, don't fight it. It's a natural — and healthy — emotional response.
56. People can do benefit from crying except?
A. Reduce pressure B. Attract help from other people
C. Learn about our emotions through crying
D. Cause healthy problems
57. Why didn't the author cry when her grandmother died?
A. Because her father did not want her to feel too sad.
B. Because she did not love her grandmother.
C. Because she was too shy to cry at that time.
D. The author doesn’t give the explanation.
58. It can be inferred from the text that ______.
A. there are two ways to keep healthy
B. crying does more good to health than laughing
C. crying and laughing play the same roles
D. emotional health has a close relationship to physical health
59. According to the author, which of the following statements is true?
A. Crying is the best way to get help from others.
B. Fighting back tears may cause some health problems.
C. We will never know our deep feelings unless we cry.
D. We must cry if we want to reduce pressure.
60. What might be the most suitable title for the text?
A. Power of Tears B. How to Keep Healthy
C. Why We Cry D. A New Scientific Discovery
In the southern part of America, when somebody has a birthday, often family or friends, or both, will arrange a party. The party could be elaborate(精心准备的)and include a meal or may be simple with a birthday cake and drinks. One does not plan, nor give, one’s own birthday as is the custom in some cultures. At a party there is usually a decorated cake, often with the words “Happy Birthday” and with the name of the person written on the top of the cake. Sometimes there is also one candle for each year of the person celebrating the birthday before the cake is cut. While blowing out the candles, the person makes a wish for something pleasant.
Usually those invited to a birthday party will bring a gift for the person honored. Gifts given by friends do not have to be expensive, but the family of the birthday person will spend whatever they can afford on a gift.
Christmas parties also are very popular in the South. Often this is the only time during the year that some people see acquaintances(熟人). These parties can be elaborate or simple, ranging from a buffet(自助餐)to a reception called “open house (家庭招待会)”. If you are invited to one of these, you don’t need to take a Christmas gift, as it is not customary to take the hostess a gift every time you are invited to a party or a meal. However, if you wish to take a gift, it should only be something useful and inexpensive and should be given to the hostess at the door as you enter the party. Usually gifts of Christmas food treats are the most appreciated.
51. On one’s birthday, before blowing out the candles, he or she will______.
A. wear beautiful clothesB. eat birthday cake
C. invite friendsD. make a wish
52. This passage mainly tells us about __________.
A. two kinds of parties in the southern United States
B. how to arrange a birthday party
C. how to arrange a Christmas party
D. who will arrange a party
53. In southern America , birthday parties are often arranged by _________.
A. friends B. oneself C. family D. Both A and C
54. Which of the following is true?
A.For a birthday party, the cake is often cut before candles are blown out.
B.For a birthday party, neither friends nor the family will buy expensive presents.
C. It’s customary to take the hostess a gift when you are invited to a party.
D.If you take a gift to a Christmas party, you’d better take something useful and inexpensive.
55. What kind of gift is the best if someone is invited to a Christmas party?
A. Expensive things B. Candles C. Food D. Money
D
Indonesia is known as the country of islands. It has 17,508. But in recent years, the popular tourist destination has lost some of its shine.
Due to rising sea levels caused by global warming, 24 Indonesian islands have gone under the sea. Scientists say 2,000 more will disappear before 2030. In the past three years, the southeast Asian nation also witnessed its islands destroyed by a tsunami(海啸) and typhoons.
“If no measures are taken to fight climate change, the beautiful islands will go forever.” scientists told environmental ministers from about 190 countries at a UN climate change meeting.
This week they are meeting in Bali, an Indonesian islands. They are trying to reach a deal to cut the world’s emissions(排放) of CO2， which makes the earth warmer.
Indonesia is not alone. This year has been more extreme weather hit the world. Canada and US suffered heavy storms and typhoons, While Australians were caught in the heaviest drought in a century.
In China , the average temperature this year went up by 1.2℃ from last year, reaching the highest on record since 1951. From Jiangxi and Hunan in the south to Heilongjiang and Jilin in the northeast , one –third of farmland has suffered from a drought.
However, other parts of the country got too much rain. More than 700 people were killed in floods, landslides(泥石流) and storms. “These weather extreme are the more obvious effects of global warming,” said Song Lianchun, a climate expert.
Scientists say time is running out. To escape from the worst effects, global CO2 emissions need to be cut from the levels they were at in 2000 by 50 to 85 percent by 2050.
But in recent years climate change talks have been bogged down by arguments over who will pay the bill for cleaner technology. Developing countries are worried that the cut in emissions will slow their economic development.
“China will play a responsible and constructive role in the meeting,” said Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao. The nation is now the world’s second largest greenhouse gas emitter(排放者) .”However, developed nations should help developing nations deal with the global issue.”
67. Which of the following is in the correct order?
a. More and more islands are going under the sea
b. The sea levels are continuously rising.
c. The weather is getting warmer and warmer
d. Emission of CO2 is increasing.
A. a b c dB. b c d aC. c b a dD. d c b a
68. What does the phrase “extreme weather” mean in the story?
A. Temperatures are rising all over the world.
B. Bad weather like floods, drought, and landslides happen in some countries.
C. More and more farmland is eaten up by desert.
D. It pours down in some places, while it doesn’t rain at all in other places.
69. Climate change talks have become bogged down because countries cannot agree on ____________.
A. who should be responsible for causing climate change
B. who will pay for the cleaner technology needed to tackle(处理) climate change
C. whether developed nations should help developing nations in solving climate change
D. whether developing nations should cut emission of CO2
70. What is China’s attitude towards dealing with problems of climate change?
A. China will pay for the cleaner technology.
B. China will take an active part in dealing with climate change.
C. China think it is developed nations’ responsibility to deal with climate change.
D. China will depend on developed nations to help it to solve climate change.
C
How do apology languages work? Have you ever tried to apologize, only to be refused? It may be that you were offering a partial apology in a “language” , that was foreign to your listener. The five languages of apology include:
Apology Language 1: “I am sorry.”
List the hurtful effects of your action. Not “I am sorry if …”, but “I am sorry that…”. You might ask if they want to add any points that you have not recognized.
Apology Language 2:“I was wrong.”
Name your mistake and accept fault. Note that it is easier to say “You are right” than “ I am wrong”, but the latter carries more weight.
Apology Language 3: “ What can I do to make it right?”
How are you now? How shall I make amends(弥补) to you? How can I restore your confidence that I love you— even though I was so hurtful to you?
Apology Language 4: “I’ll try not to do that again.”
Engage in problem-solving. Don’t make excuses for yourself such as, “Well, my day was just so…” Instead, offer what you will change to prevent yourself from putting them in the same bad situation again.
Apology Language 5: “Will you please forgive me?”
Be patient in seeking forgiveness. They may need some time or greater clarification of your input from Apology Languages 1-4.
Finally, your apology may not be accepted, but at least you know that you have been faithful in offering a sincere olive branch of peace.
63. The passage mainly talks about___________
A. 5 tips for apologies that work
B. 5 ways of refusing apologies
C. the function of apology languages
D. the importance of apology languages
64. According to Paragraph 1, your apology may be refused mainly because________
A. your listeners can’t understand your dialect
B. your listeners can’t hear what you said clearly
C. your apology is not sincere.
D. your apology is not expressed well enough.
65. When offering an apology , which of the following does the author prefer?
A. “You are right”
B. “I am sorry if …”
C.“I was wrong.”
D. “Well, my day was just so…”
66. In the last paragraph, the author tells us even if your apology may not be accepted, at
least ___________.
A. It’s your fault any more
B. your mind will be at peace
C. your friend will make peace with you.
D. your apology is true to your heart
第三部分 阅读理解（共两节20小题；每小题2分，满分40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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Premier Win Jiabao continued his second trip around the quake disaster zone on May 23, 2008, visiting surviving students in Mianyang, one of the worst-hit cities.
In a tent school, where more than 500 students from the destroyed Beichuan Middle School were studying, Premier Wen encouraged them to study harder following the disaster. “let us not forget the earthquake,” he told the students. “Then you will know what life is all about—it is bumpy, as the roads are. Today, people save us and take good care of us. In the future, we will help them in return.” He wrote on the blackboard to encourage them, “Hardships make a country stronger.”
His first trip to the area was on May 12, just hours after the powerful quake rocked Sichuan at 2:28 pm. During the next four days, Premier Wen set foot in almost all of the worst-hit counties, walking over rocks and tiles, comforting weeping children and encouraging rescuers.
The Chinese Premier says saving lives is the top priority. “We must try all means to get into those areas. The earlier, the better. One person can be saved one second earlier. As long as there is a gleam of hope, we will make efforts 100 times greater than that.’
Chinese are deeply moved by what the Premier has said and done. A mother sent a message to her son in Beijing, saying “The 66-year-old Premier Wen has worked really hard for quake relief. He has comforted and moved us. Pass this on to your friends, pray for him.”
56. What’s the main idea of the passage?
A. Hardships make a country stronger.
B. Premier Wen jiabao went on his first trip around the quake disaster zone.
C. Life is difficult.
D. The Chinese are deeply moved by Premier Wen.
57. By saying “Then you will know what life is all about—it is bumpy, as the roads are.”,
Premier Wen want to tell the students that _______________.
A. Life is filled with various difficulties , we must overcome them
B. roads of the area are rough, we should repair them
C. they should forget the earthquake and study harder
D. earthquakes are common on Sichuan, we shouldn’t be afraid
58. What did Premier Wen do when he first set foot in almost all of the worst-hit counties
EXPECT________________________________.
A. walking over rocks and tiles
B. comforting weeping children
C. encouraging rescuers
D. asking them not to forget the earthquake
59. What can we infer from the last paragraph?
A. The Chinese are grateful for what the Premier has said and done.
B. Chinese are deeply moved by what the Premier has said and done
C. What the Premier has said and done comforted the mother.
D. The mother’s message is moving.