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，然后从各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项。
Long time ago, there was a farmer who lived with his daughter. A young man fell in love with the farmer’s beautiful daughter and wished to 1 her. One day, he went to the farmer to 2 his permission. The farmer looked at him and said, “ Guy, stand out in that 3 . I’m going to release (释放) 4 bulls, one at a time. If you can 5 the tail of any one of the three bulls, you can marry my daughter.”
6 , the young man got out and stood in the field, 7 the first bull. The barn（牛棚） door 8 and out came the biggest bull that he had ever seen. He 9 that one of the next bulls had to be a better 10 than this one, so he ran over to the side and let the bull 11 .
A few 12 later, the barn door opened again. Unbelievable! The young man had never seen any bull so 13 and fierce as this one in his life. It stood there, pawing（扒） the 14 and eyeing the young man. “ What the next 15 was like ? It had to be a better choice than this one,” he thought. He let the bull pass through again.
The door opened a third time. A 16 came across the young man’s face. This was the weakest bull that he had ever seen. “ This one was my bull,” he 17 to himself. As the bull came running by, he positioned himself just right and 18 at just the exact moment. He threw his hands to catch ...... But to his 19 , the bull had no tail.
Life is full of opportunities. 20 catch the first one.
A．call B．recognize C．respect D．marry
A．remember B．copy C．ask D．answer
A．field B．forest C．river D．building
A．two B．three C．four D．five
A．see B．cut C．catch D．discover
A．Immediately B．Quietly C．Finally D．Proudly
A．talking about B．thinking of C．looking for D．waiting for
A．moved B．opened C．broke D．closed
A．decided B．noticed C．suggested D．learned
A．rule B．help C．choice D．reason
A．get up B．go back C．fall down D．pass through
A．seconds B．days C．hours D．months
A．famous B．big C．short D．beautiful
A．house B．wall C．ground D．door
A．fish B．horse C．bird D．bull
A．pity B．shame C．smile D．tear
A．explained B．said C．sang D．flew
A．jumped B．escaped C．stopped D．shouted
A．anger B．surprise C．joy D．excitement
A．Never B．Often C．Seldom D．Always
第二节：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，选出最佳选项。
There is a fine line between a parent who is active and open-minded and one that doesn’t know when to let go （放手）．As my daughter, Nicole, prepares to leave home for college, I’m discovering how hard it is to stay on the __36__ side of this line．When I hold __37__ the apron strings （围裙带） connecting us, Nicole, eager to __38__ independence, tries to loosen my grasp．What results is a （an） __39__ mother-daughter, push-me, pull-you kind of tango．
For the past two years, it’s gone like this:
Mother’s question: “Have you thought of taking an advanced placement class （大学预修课程） so that you can earn college credit?”
Daughter’s __40__: “No, I’m not interested in that．”
………
I bit my lip a few times and Nicole shot me a few glares．
Two months ago, she was __41__ to a great university．However, I was still the mother having a __42__ time letting go．The night before the introductory meeting of the university, I had read the course catalog carefully and __43__ courses which I thought looked good．We met on the campus the next afternoon, and Nicole’s face __44__ with excitement．“I have had my entire schedule figured out,” she said．“Already?” I was astonished, __45__ she should have discussed it with me．I examined the schedule．Nicole hadn’t taken a （an） __46__ one of the courses I had suggested．Every course she had chosen __47__ suited her interests．Just then I saw a mature, capable young woman with a __48__ mind and the ability to shape her future．She no longer needed her mother __49__ every decision she made．I felt proud, though still a bit __50__．
I __51__ the lessons carefully．Nicole has struggled to learn over the past 18 years: __52__, sympathy, and hard work．There have been a few holes along the way．__53__, she is well-equipped and eager to __54__ the future．The next step, I recognized, was mine to take: giving my daughter and myself the __55__ we both needed．
36．A．left B．right C．either D．each
37．A．onto B．up C．back D．out
38．A．keep B．refuse C．taste D．bear
39．A．awkward B．relaxing C．lively D．beautiful
40．A．comment B．word C．concept D．response
41．A．received B．invited C．treated D．accepted
42．A．good B．great C．hard D．easy
43．A．taken B．underlined C．offered D．emphasized
44．A．lit up B．built up C．turned up D．made up
45．A．imagining B．thinking C．hoping D．adding
46．A．only B．just C．even D．single
47．A．mostly B．hardly C．exactly D．slightly
48．A．sharp B．normal C．different D．typical
49．A．encouraging B．evaluating C．disagreeing D．agreeing
50．A．anxious B．excited C．sad D．tense
51．A．reviewed B．observed C．checked D．studied
52．A．competence B．creativity C．responsibility D．confidence
53．A．Therefore B．Instead C．Still D．Besides
54．A．embrace B．discover C．determine D．control
55．A．character B．strength C．relief D．Independence
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