For some time I’ve had a church member provide me with a rose to pin on the lapel of my suit every Sunday. I always got a flower on Sunday morning, I really did not think much of it. It was a nice gesture that became routine. One Sunday, , what I considered ordinary became very .
As I was leaving the Sunday , a young boy approached and said,” Sir, what are you going to do with your flower?” At first I was confused, but then I understood. “Do you this?” I said as I to the rose pinned to my coat. He said, “Yes sir. I would it if you are just going to throw it away.” The little boy said, “Sir, I’m going to give it to my granny. My mother and father got last year. I was living with my mother, but I could not stay, so she me to live with my grandmother. She has been so to me that I want to give that pretty flower to her for me.” When the little boy finished I could hardly . My eyes were filled with tears and I knew I had been touched in the of my soul. I reached up and unpinned my flower. With the flower in my hand, I looked at the boy and said, “Son, that is the nicest thing I have heard, but you can’t have this flower because it’s not . If you’ll look in front of the pulpit(布道讲坛), you’ll see a big bouquet of flowers. Different families buy them for the each week. Please take those flowers to your granny because she the very best.”
I hadn’t been touched enough already, he made one last and I will always cherish it. He said, ”What a wonderful day! I one flower but got a beautiful bouquet!”
A.Once B.Because C.For D.While
A.though B.nevertheless C.however D.anyway
A.meaningful B.motivated C.strange D.special
A.service B.meeting C.interview D.visit
A.notice B.see C.like D.mean
A.shaken B.indicated C.pointed D.looked
A.enjoy B.appreciate C.like D.pick
A.divorced B.lost C.troubled D.disturbed
A.advised B.forced C.sent D.dismissed
A.helpful B.merciful C.mean D.good
A.loving B.bringing C.protecting D.choosing
A.speak B.move C.refuse D.breathe
A.place B.depths C.bottom D.corner
A.even B.already C.yet D.ever
A.fresh B.expensive C.enough D.useful
A.old B.church C.poor D.relatives
A.possesses B.matches C.deserves D.suits
A.Even if B.As C.Although D.If
A.promise B.statement C.comment D.explanation
A.asked for B.looked for C.cared for D.searched for
第二节完形填空(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。
Ted Thomason was considered one of the students who showed the least interest in school. Whenever Miss Daisy talked with him, he would answer with a 41 “yes” or “no”. He was always in dirty clothes. His hair was 42 combed(梳). No one liked him. Miss Daisy had to admit that she felt sort of improper 43 when she graded his paper with an “F” (Fail).
It was Christmas. Presents from the boys and girls were piled up on her desk. Miss Daisy was 44 to find one of them was from Ted. It was an ugly 45 with half of the stones missing. The students raised a great noise at Ted’s present, but Miss Daisy realized she must put it on and 46 the class. She even asked whether it looked pretty 47 her. Class was over, and 48 all went home, Ted went up to the desk and, in a(n) 49 voice, he said, “Miss Daisy, Miss Daisy … I am so glad you 50 my present. You smile like my mother and her necklace is really beautiful on you.” After Ted 51 , Miss Daisy fell on her knees, begging God to forgive her: Ted’s mother 52 just a year ago and she was treating him in a way she shouldn’t be!
The next day, the children found a completely new teacher. Miss Daisy53 into a different person. She did all she could to help each child in her class, 54 those with poor lessons and among them was Ted. At the end of the year, Ted made great 55 _. He caught up with most of the class, and 56 got ahead of some of them. Several years later, Ted graduated with honors from high school; another four years, Ted left his 57 as a best graduate. Again four years later, Miss Daisy received a letter, 58 her to Dr. Ted Thomason’s wedding. Of course, she 59 the party. And she was set in the seat intended for Ted’s60 — her love and what she did were unforgettable for Ted all his life.
41. A. cold B. happy C. silent D. direct
42. A. often B. sometimes C. never D. always
43. A. dislike B. pride C. disappointment D. pleasure
44. A. surprised B. happy C. interested D. puzzled
45. A. chain B. necklace C. watch D. dress
46. A. frighten B. comfort C. calm D. punish
47. A. around B. on C. over D. with
48. A. since B. until C. before D. after
49. A. friendly B. eager C. excited D. worried
50. A. receive B. praise C. recognize D. like
51. A. cried B. talked C. left D. finished
52. A. visited B. died C. disappeared D. suffered
53. A. changed B. grew C. got D. went
54. A. exactly B. completely C. namely D. especially
55. A. interest B. presents C. progress D. necklaces
56. A. ever B. even C. still D. yet
57. A. college B. school C. class D. course
58. A. reminding B. requiring C. telling D. inviting
59. A. answered B. attended C. accepted D. organized
60. A. teacher B. friend C. mother D. Lover
第二节:完型填空(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。
Monday morning always seems to come too soon. Just when you’re getting used to the 36 , it’s already finished. For many of us, Monday is what we 37 , but have no escape from..
So take a deep breath and get your spirits up. 38 you find it hard, here are four 39 to drive the Monday blues away.
Just get 40 . The best thing to do on a Monday morning is to get some exercise or go for a 41 that gets your feel-good hormones (情绪)working. Just find a green spot to have a walk 42 even just sit there. Fresh air, sunshine and green plants can put you in a better 43 .
Turn the music on.. When you’re back from your walk, nothing 44 better than listening to some music. Get your favorite, 45 your music system and let the music set the tone for the day.
46 you best. Make Mondays your look-my-best 47 . Wear the clothes you like most. Even if it means wearing that red shirt you were 48 for a special occasion. Instead of grays and blacks, go for 49 colours. Some of that sunshine yellow or red will drive the 50 away.
Eat happy. For those 51 lovers, bring out your favorite chocolate and eat it all by yourself, right in the 52 .Nothing is better than the guilty(内疚的) 53 of early morning chocolate. You say you’re on a 54 ? Then make Monday your free day. Food is the best way to 55 the blues.
Remember, the next weekend’s just five days away!
36.A.Saturday B.Sunday C.weekday D.weekend
37.A.like B.hate C.appreciate D.disagree
38.A.In case B.Once C.As soon as D.Although
39.A.steps B.ways C.ideas D.procedures
40.A.down B.off C.out D.back
41.A.drive B.rest C.visit D.walk
42.A.and B.or C.but D.than
43.A.mood B.place C.office D.feeling
44.A.proves B.does C.works D.sounds
45.A.turn down B.turn up C.turn off D.turn on
46.A.Dress B.Look C.Wear D.Choose
47.A.day B.person C.chance D.moment
48.A.making B.saving C.preparing D.buying
49.A.bright B.red C.dark D.beautiful
50.A.yellow B.blue C.white D.orange
51.A.chocolate B.diet C.food D.vegetable
52.A.bedroom B.morning C.night D.home
53.A.excitement B.taste C.pleasure D.attraction
54.A.diet B.duty C.weight D.beauty
55.A.attack B.beat C.compare D.Meet
27.—It seemed that the light was burning all the while.
—Yes. Drinking too much coffee, he was _______ awake the whole night.
A.widely B.very C.wide D.Open
第二节完型填空(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和D)中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上涂黑。
A successful business man was growing old and wanted to choose a successor to take over the business. He called all the young executives together and said, "I have to __36__ and choose the next CEO from you."
They were __37__, but the boss continued. "I am going to give you a very __38__ seed. I want you to plant the seed, water it, and come back one year from today with __39__ you have grown from the seed. I will then __40__ the plants, and choose the next CEO."
Jim went home __41__. Everyday, he would water the seed and see __42__ it had grown. Although he kept __43__ his seed, nothing ever grew. Many weeks went __44__, still nothing. By now, others were talking about their plants, but Jim didn't have a plant and he felt like a __45__.
A year later, they brought their plants to the CEO for __46__. When Jim arrived, he was __47__ at the variety of plants grown by the other executives. They were beautiful.
The CEO greeted them. "What great plants, trees, and flowers you have grown," said the CEO. "Today one of you will be__48__ the next CEO!"
All of a sudden, the CEO __49__ Jim at the back with his empty pot. The CEO asked him what had happened - Jim told him the story. He looked at Jim, and then __50__, "The next CEO is Jim!"
Jim couldn't believe __51__. Jim couldn't even grow his seed. "How could he be the new CEO?" the others said.
Then the CEO said, "The seeds I gave you were boiled seeds; they were dead - it was not __52__ for them to grow. Jim was the only one with the courage and __53__ to bring me a pot with my seed in it. __54__, he is the one who will be the new CEO!"
If you plant honesty, you will reap __55__. So, be careful what you plant now; it will determine what you will reap later.
36. A. step down B. sit down C. settle down D. hand down
37. A. exhausted B. shocked C. annoyed D. embarrassed
38. A. special B. valuable C. common D. expensive
39. A. how B. which C. where D. what
40. A. compare B. observe C. judge D. examine
41. A. heatedly B. excitedly C. desperately D. disappointingly
42. A. if B. unless C. until D. though
43. A. checking B. planting C. appreciating D. counting
44. A. down B. away C. by D. back
45. A. fool B. failure C. successor D. onlooker
46. A. direction B. application C. instruction D. inspection
47. A. amazed B. discouraged C. amused D. puzzled
48. A. performed B. voted C. considered D. appointed
49. A. spotted B. glanced C. stared D. noticed
50. A. announced B. stated C. confirmed D. whispered
51. A. it B. those C. themselves D. him
52. A. likely B. sure C. necessary D. possible
53. A. confidence B. honesty C. optimism D. diligence
54. A. Moreover B. However C. Therefore D. Besides
55. A. trust B. success C. power D. reputation
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,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
My father was a highly educate, intelligent gentleman. He could debate or discuss for hours on almost any topic and hold your 31in the process. I thought there was nothing be wasn’t 32to do.
A few days before my younger brother’s 7th birthday, Dad planned to assemble(装配) a new 33as a special birthday surprise. After nearly an hour of 34the instructions, Dan was still unable to 35the new bike together. Later he 36 the paper of instructions, 37up his tool box, and decided to take the bike back to the local toy store and pay extra 38to have it correctly assembled there. 39an idea came to him, as he called out to Lovett, the quiet little man who cut our grassland.
“Lovett, have you ever assembled a boy’s bicycle?”
As Lovett walked towards the bike, Dad handed him the 40. Lovett handed it back to him, saying, “No ,thanks. I can’t read. When you can’t read, you have to 41 .” Less than 15 minutes later, the new bicycle was 42assembled, with no 43parts remaining. Dad shook Lovett’s hand, patted him on the back, thanked him, and hid the bike.
On the night after my brother received his shiny new gift, Dad announced at the family dinner table what had happened several days earlier. He took great 44in telling it over and over again-be used it as an example of thinking.
He did not prefer to illiteracy(文盲) , but strongly taught us to use our 45, The joke was on my father, 46he was able to turn it into a learning tool, and I liked him even more after that incident. I also gained a new 47for Lovett. To me he had 48been the old yard man who didn’t 49much, but after that day, he seemed to smile broader, even walk taller, It’s amazing what a real nod of 50can do to lift people up.
31.A.attention B.belief C.view D.breath
32.A.willing B.lucky C.able D.sure
33.A.toy B.bicycle C.computer D.boat
34.A.reading B.reviewing C.examining D.searching
35.A.bring B.get C.put. D.give
36.A.folded up B.looked through C.turned to D.devoted to
37.A.brought B.added C.set D.picked
38.A.money B.effort C.service D.tax
39.A.Thus B.Then C.Since D.Though
40.A.tools B.rites C.orders D.instructions
41.A.exchange B.admit C.learn D.think
42.A.Partly B.fully C.hardly D.largely
43.A.separate B.different C.major D.spare
44.A.delight B.action C.care D.risk
45.A.resources B.knowledge C.heads D.hands
46.A.so B. or C.but D.and
47.A.reward B.regard C.relief D.respect
48.A.never B.regard C.ever D.often
49.A.show B.say C.care D.earn
50.A. approva1 B.agreement C.affection1 D.altitude