Diana Velez does everything with great effort---and at maximum speed．That 21 learning a new language，completing two certificates(证书) and opening a store．
When arriving in Canada in 2008，she set one 22 ：to have what she had back home in Colombia．“I didn’t want to 23 what I do，like those who come to a new country，”she said．“I 24 to open a store here in Canada but knew I had to 25 myself properly.”
Diana quickly realized that turning her dream of shop ownership in Canada a 26 meant going to school to get the 27 education and certification．“My experience of owning a shop and working as a designer in Colombia gave me 28 in my abilities，but I couldn’t speak the language and I had to 29 how to do things in Canada．It was like having to 30 all overagain，”said Diana．
31 ，she found just the help she needed for her re-launch (重新开张) 32 continuing education at George Brown College．She began taking 33 for both the Essential Skills in Fashion Certificate and the Image Consulting Certificate in May 2009． 34 Diana met with the language barrier(困难)，she was always going 35 while at college．
By the end of October 2009, she had completed all certificate requirements．Within two years after her 36 in Canada，Diana at last achieved her 37 goal when her new store opened its doors in Toronto’s Sheppard Centre．She was on the fast-track to 38 ．
Looking back，Diana，a fashion(时装)designer， 39 her achievements to the goal she set，the education she received from the college，and 40 ，the efforts she made．Now Diana is very happy doing what she is doing．
A．requires B．encourages C．includes D．advises
A．goal B．memory C．choice D．problem
A．continue B．choose C．change D．lose
A．demanded B．decided C．agreed D．hesitated
A．teach B．prepare C．enjoy D．persuade
A．reality B．fact C．challenge D．wonder
A．physical B．private C．primary D．necessary
A．pressure B．judgment C．influence D．confidence
A．put away B．depend on C．learn about D．look into
A．advance B．start C．suffer D．work
A．Naturally B．Gradually C．Luckily D．Clearly
A．through B．for C．before D．with
A．notes B．responsibilities C．chances D．courses
A．Though B．As C．Since D．Once
A．around B．back C．ahead D．out
A．adventure B．arrival C．performance D．journey
A．original B．common C．another D．distant
A．success B．wealth C．glory D．happiness
A．adds B．connects C．devotes D．owes
A．after all B．above all C．at least D．at first
完型填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20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、D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Dear son,
The day that you see me old and I am already not in good health, have patience and try to understand me.
If I get dirty when eating, if I can not dress, have patience and remember the hours I 36 teaching it to you. If, when I speak to you, I 37 the same things thousand and one times, do not 38 me, listen to me. When you were small, I had to read to you thousand and one times the same story 39 you got to sleep. When I do not want to have a 40 , neither shame me nor scold me. Remember when I had to chase you with thousand excuses I 41 , in order that you wanted to bathe. When you see my 42 little about new technologies, give me the necessary time and do not look at me with your mocking(嘲弄) smile. I taught you 43 to do so many things: to eat good, to dress well, to confront life…. When at some moment I lose the memory or the 44 of our conversation, let me have the necessary time to remember, and if I cannot do it, do not become nervous, as the most important thing is not our conversation but surely to be with you and to have you 45 to me.
If ever I do not want to eat, do not force me. I know well 46 I need to and when not. When my 47 legs do not allow me to walk, give me your 48 , the same way I did when you gave your first 49 . And when someday I say to you that I do not want to 50 any more ---- that I want to rest forever, do not get angry. Someday you will understand.
Try to understand that my age is not lived but survived. Some day you will discover that, 51 my mistakes, I always wanted the 52 thing for you and that I tried to prepare the way for you. You must not feel sad, angry or impotent(无可奈何) for seeing me 53 you. You must be next to me, try to understand me and to help me as I did it when you 54 living. Help me to walk, help me to end my way with love and 55 . I will pay you by a smile and by the immense love I have had always for you.
I love you, Son.
Your father
| 36. A. paid |
B. spent |
C. cost |
D. took |
| 37. A. praise |
B. think |
C. repeat |
D. criticize |
| 38. A. interrupt |
B. disturb |
C. look |
D. avoid |
| 39. A. when |
B. after |
C. since |
D. until |
| 40. A. rest |
B. word |
C. shower |
D. sleep |
| 4l. A. discovered |
B. invented |
C. noticed |
D. assumed |
| 42. A. knowing |
B. fearing |
C. enjoying |
D. consulting |
| 43. A. what |
B. when |
C. how |
D. why |
| 44. A. news |
B. attitude |
C. material |
D. thread |
| 45. A. talking |
B. listening |
C. responding |
D. appealing |
| 46. A. where |
B. how |
C. that |
D. when |
| 47. A. tired |
B. short |
C. long |
D. strong |
| 48. A. leg |
B. ear |
C. hand |
D. mind |
| 49. A. step |
B. pace |
C. laugh |
D. cry |
| 50. A. talk |
B. live |
C. write |
D. sleep |
| 51. A. though |
B. since |
C. while |
D. despite |
| 52. A. last |
B. first |
C. best |
D. most |
| 53. A. near |
B. behind |
C. below |
D. against |
| 54. A. made |
B. started |
C. earned |
D. found |
| 55. A. mercy |
B. care |
C. excuse |
D. patience |
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，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卷上将该项填出。
“What kind of Thanksgiving can I provide?” I said to myself．Living in a small house and still jobless，I 36 to make ends meet．
Still，I counted my blessing（知足）when I 37 that a young family in a nearby home lost __38 to a flash fire．I watched as the entire community went to their 39：A church provided shelterk#s^5*u；others gathered food，bedding and clothing．Lines of busy people willingly gave their time __40 their money．
The afternoon before Thanksgiving，two women came to our house 41 donations（捐赠物品）．Although we had 42 to spare，I helped early items to their car， 43 in my heart to give more．
As we stood 44 chatting，my little Helen，only three，shouted，“Wait! Don’t anybody move．”She rushed into the house，complaining，“We 45 something!”
I looked apologetically at the ladies，but 46 I could follow her，Helen was back outside．carrying her 47 toy bear，which I had made for her birthday just two months before．
“Mommy，”her green eyes searched my 48，“the little girl doesn’t have any toys．I have to give it to her．”
My heart quaked．I thought about the few 49 Helen had and how many hours I had spend sewing（缝）this one．Now she wanted to 50 it away．We stood in silence，the ladies 51 at me．I struggled with my feelings．I thought of all the things we needed and didn’t have．
Everyone held their 52 as I bent down to face Helen．“Of course，Helen．”My voice nearly __53，“you’re right．We forgot the toy．How 54 of you to remember!”
And I 55 my own heart would never be as big as the one pounding（砰砰地跳）in my daughter little chest．
36．A．struggled B．decided C．prepared D．happened
37．A．expected B．announced C．learned D．believed
38．A．nothing B．something C．anything D．everything
39．A．trouble B．help C．experience D．work
40．A．except for B．instead ofC．rather than D．as well as
41．A．collecting B．reporting C．requiring D．allowing
42．A．less B．more C．little D．much
43．A．refusing B．offering C．waiting D．wishing
44．A．downstairs B．upstairs C．outside D．inside
45．A．needed B．gave C．remembered D．forgot
46．A．since B．before C．when D．though
47．A．expensive B．favorite C．friendly D．ugly
48．A．face B．head C．heart D．body
49．A．books B．clothes C．friends D．toys
50．A．take B．throw C．give D．put
51．A．aiming B．shouting C．glimpsing D．staring
52．A．words B．steps C．breath D．hands
53．A．broke B．failed C．appeared D．stopped
54．A．proud B．thoughtful C．natural D．clever
55．A．admitted B．wished C．explained D．realized
完形填空 (共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后所给各题的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出能填入相应空白处的最佳选项。
The study of the effects of music on the mind and brain has been a subject of interest for many. The 16has concluded that music does have positive effects on the mind and brain.
Music is found to affect the 17 of learning and thinking. If work is 18 by quiet and comforting music, it helps the listener think, analyze and work faster in a more 19manner. Music 20 a positive attitude in the listeners and provides them with motivation(动力;动机). Surveys have shown that music brings about remarkable improvements in the 21skills of students. Listening to pleasant music, while doing a difficult task, can make 22seem easier.
Music has a 23 effect on the interpersonal skills of an individual. 24that we face in life are often the result of lack of confidence and lack of desire to learn. Students’ poor academic results are often a(n) 25of their lack of motivation and their disinterest. Music lessons during school can help the students 26their mental block. Music proves helpful in encouraging young children to venture new fields.
Music 27 plays a vital role in strengthening 28 . Certain tunes are known to activate all the parts of the listener’s body, thus 29him/her in the performance of other creative tasks. Music is found to give students the capacity to trust 30 . Music stimulates the brain centers that deal with thinking, analyzing and planning, thus strengthening one’s organizational skills.
16. A. newspaper B. book C. research D. time
17. A. joy B. process C. beginning D. task
18. A. accompanied B. created C. done D. composed
19. A. inefficient(低效的) B. efficient C. interesting D. boring
20. A. reduces B. combines C. takes D. develops
21. A. academic B. physical C. original D. historic
22. A. music B. learning C. lessons D. it
23. A. positive B. negative C. passive D. harmful
24. A. Diseases B. Successes C. Failures D. Difficulties
25. A. income B. outcome C. improvement D. progress
26. A. live B. love C. hate D. fight
27. A. never B. still C. ever D. also
28. A. responsibility B. creativity C. duty D. intelligence
29. A. benefiting B. constructing C. damaging D. worrying
30. A. others B. teachers C. themselves D. texts
完形填空(共20小题，每题1分，共20分)
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从41-60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。
In the doorway of my home, I looked closely at my 23-year-old son, Daniel. In a few hours he would be flying to France to 41 a different life. It was a transitional（过渡的）time in Daniel's life. I wanted to 42him some words of significance. But nothing came from my lips, and this was not the 43time I had let such moments pass.
When Daniel was five, I took him to the bus stop on his first day of kindergarten. He asked, “What is it going to be like, Dad? Can I do it?” Then he walked 44the steps of the bus and disappeared inside. The bus drove away and I said nothing. A decade later, a similar 45played itself out. I drove him to college. As I started to leave, I tried to think of something to say to give him 46and confidence as he started this new stage of life. Again, words 47me.
Now, as I stood before him, I thought of those 48 opportunities. How many times have I let such moments 49 ? I don't find a quiet moment to tell him what they have 50to me. Or what he might 51to face in the years ahead. Maybe I thought it was not necessary to say anything.
What does it matter in the course of a lifetime if a father never tells a son what he really thinks of him? 52as I stood before Daniel, I knew that it did matter. My father and I loved each other. Yet, I always 53 never hearing him put his 54into words. Now I could feel my palms sweat and my throat tighten. Why is it so55 to tell a son something from the heart?
My mouth turned dry, and I knew I would be able to get out only a few words clearly. “Daniel,” I said, “If I could have picked, I would have picked you.” That's all I could say. He hugged me. For a moment, the world 56 , and there were just Daniel and me. He was saying something, but tears misted my eyes, and I couldn't understand what he was saying. All I was 57 of was the stubble（短须）on his chin as his face pressed 58 mine. What I had said to Daniel was 59 . It was nothing. And yet, it was 60.
41. A. experience B. spend C. enjoy D. shape
42. A. show B. give C. leave D. instruct
43. A. last B. first C. very D. next
44. A. upward B. into C. down D. up
45. A. sign B. scene C. scenery D. sight
46. A. interest B. instruction C. courage D. direction
47. A. failed B. discouraged C. struck D. troubled
48. A. future B. embarrassing C. obvious D. lost
49. A. last B. pass C. fly D. remain
50. A. counted B. meant C. valued D. eared
51. A. think B. want C. expect D. wish
52. A. But B. And C. Instead D. So
53. A. wondered B. regretted C. minded D. tried
54. A. views B. actions C. feelings D. attitudes
55. A. important B. essential C. hard D. complex
56. A. disappeared B. changed C. progressed D. advanced
57. A. sensitive B. convinced C. aware D. tired
58. A. by B. against C. on D. with
59. A. clumsy B. gentle C. absurd D. moving
60. A. none B. all C. anything D. everything
Ⅲ. Reading Comprehension: 35%
Part A: Cloze Test 15%
Competition for admission to the country’s top private schools has always been tough. This is spreading from Manhattan to the rest of the country. Precise 50 data on private schools are unavailable, but interviews with representatives of independent and religious schools all told the same 51: too many applicants, higher rejection rates. Surveys indicate that Americans’ No. 1 52 is education. 53 the long economic boom(繁荣) has given parents more income, many are turning to private schools, even at price tags of well over $10,000 a year. “We’re getting applicants from a broader area, 54, than we ever have in the past,” said Besty Haugh of the Latin School of Chicago, which experienced a 20 percent increase in 55 this year.
The problem is that while demand has increased, supply has not. “Every year, there are a few children who do not find places, but this year, for the first time that I know of, there are a(n) 56 number of children who don’t have places,” said Krents, who also heads a private-school admissions group in New York.
So what can parents do to give their 4-year-old a(n) 57? Schools know there is no simple way to pick a class when children are so young. Many schools give preference to boys or girls or alumni(校友) children. Some use lotteries. But most rely on a 58 of subjective and objective measures: tests that at best 59 developmental maturity and learning potential, interviews with parents and observation of applicants in classroom settings. They also want a diverse mix. Children may end up on a waiting list simply because their birthdays 60 at the wrong time year, or because too many applicants were boys.
The worst thing a parent can do is to pressure preschoolers to perform --- 61, by pushing them to read or do math exercises 62 they’re ready. Instead, the experts say, parents should take a breath and look for 63. Another year in preschool may be all that’s needed. Parents, meanwhile, may need a more 64 mind about relatively unknown private schools --- or about magnet（具有吸引力的）schools in the public system. There’s no sign of the private-school boom letting up.
50. A. traditional B. current C. processed D. average
51. A. story B. advice C. context D. promise
52. A. venture B. concern C. occupation D. interest
53. A. For that B. So that C. Now that D. After that
54. A. intellectually B. psychologically C. commercially D. geographically
55. A. applications B. locations C. schools D. admissions
56. A. considerate B. inadequate C. significant D. moderate
57. A. advantage B. skill C. place D. school
58. A. choice B. mix C. preference D. base
59. A. identify B. exploit C. employ D. confirm
60. A. set B. fix C. date D. fall
61. A. in a word B. to a great extent C. in any case D. for example
62. A. when B. since C. before D. until
63. A. occasions B. competitions C. alternatives D. pressures
64. A. open B. closed C. active D. secret