Over the last ten years, technology has been constantly improving. Learning languages outside classes has__36__from using sets of tapes or CDs to much more creative and interesting __37__.This is largely due to the ever __38__Internet. There are now hundreds of __39__that will help you learn a language, some are better than others; some charge and some are __40__. Below are some of the free-of-charge websites that I recommend (推荐) to __41__ you learn a language.
Busuu is like Facebook for language learners. __42__of this website span (跨越) across the globe. It works by giving you exercises to __43__; these exercises can be grammar, __44__, or reading comprehension. The more exercises you complete, the more your “Language Garden” __45__. Written exercises are corrected by native speaker of the language you are learning. You can also help students of your language by __46__ their work.
MyHappyPlanet is an online community for people __47__ in learning a language in __48__ for teaching their own language. For example, you help someone in Barcelona with their Chinese __49__they help you with your Spanish. With Myhappyplanet, you can practice speaking with a __50__speaker, learn more about other cultures, and make friends with people __51__in the world.
BBC languages is probably one of the most __52__ways to learn a language online, and it’s great for beginners .The lessons are in the __53__of a TV series shot in your target language. It’s like watching your favorite show and __54__at the same time. They also help you to have a better understanding __55__ the culture of the country
A．settled B．continued C．changed D．started
A．points B．ideas C．designs D．methods
A．improving B．falling C．requiring D．working
A．books B．websites C．programs D．tapes
A．cheap B．expensive C．free D．spare
A．help B．expect C．hope D．advise
A．Managers B．Members C．Employees D．Employers
A．compete B．report C．teach D．complete
A．structure B．English C．vocabulary D．knowledge
A．closes B．grows C．ends D．rises
A．showing B．measuring C．praising D．correcting
A．interested B．shocked C．disappointed D．surprised
A．balance B．exchange C．preparation D．search
A．but B．while C．since D．unless
A．strange B．foreign C．fluent D．native
A．anybody B．somewhere C．anywhere D．somebody
A．serious B．difficult C．boring D．relaxing
A．fashion B．form C．shape D．figure
A．learning B．living C．guessing D．thinking.
A．on B．to C．for D．of
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。
I am a mother of three and have recently completed my college degree. My teacher’s last 36 of the term was called “ Smile”. I am a very friendly person and always 37 at everyone. So I thought this would be very 38 .
Soon after we were given the project, my 39 went out to McDonald’s. We were waiting to be 40 , when all of a sudden everyone around us began to 41 , and even my husband did. There standing behind me were two homeless men 42 .
As I looked down at the short gentleman with 43 eyes, he said, “ Good day.” The second man stood behind his friend. I 44 the second man was mentally challenged（智障）and the blue-eyed gentleman was his helper.
The young 45 at the counter asked him what they wanted.
He said, “ Coffee is all ,Miss.” Because that was all they could 46 .
I smiled and asked the young lady to give me two more breakfast meals on a 47tray（托盘）. I then said to the men, “ I did not do this for you. God is here 48 through me to give you hope.”
When I joined my husband, he smiled at me, saying, “That is 49 God gave you to me, Honey, to give me hope.”
I returned to 50 with this story in hand. I 51 “my project” and the teacher read it. Then she looked up at me and said, “ Can I 52 this with the class?”
I slowly 53 and she began to read and that was when I knew that we, as human beings, share this to help people and to be 54.
In my own way I had 55 the people at McDonald’s, my husband, sons, teacher, and every person that shared the classroom on the last night I spent as a college student.
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请认真阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的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。
Terry was a middle-aged leather trader whose repeated failure in career made him a depressed man, often 36 that he had been cheated by others. One day he told his wife he was so 37 with the city that he had to leave.
So his family moved to another city. It was the 38 of a weekend. When Terry and his wife were busily occupied in tidying up their new home, the light suddenly 39 . Terry was regretful to have forgotten bringing along 40 and had to wait 41in a low mood. Just then he heard light, hesitant 42 on his door that were clearly audible (听到) in the 43 night.
“Who’s it?” he wondered. Since Terry was a 44in this city, and this was the moment he especially hated to be 45 . So he went to the door and opened it 46 . At the door was a little girl, shyly asking, “Sir. do you have candles? I’m your neighbor.” “No,” answered Terry in anger and shut the door 47 . “What a nuisance (讨厌),” he complained over it with his wife. “No sooner had we settled down than the neighbor came to 48 things.”
After a while, the door was knocked again. He opened it and found the same girl outside. 49 this time she was 50 two candles, saying, “My grandma told me the new neighbor downstairs might need candles. She 51 me here to give you these.” Terry was struck dumb (目瞪口呆) by what he 52 .
At that moment he suddenly realized what caused his 53in life. It was his 54 and harshness (刻薄) with other people. The person who had cheated him in life was 55 nobody else but himself, for his eyes had been blurred (蒙蔽) by his unsympathetic (无情的) mind.
A．complaining B．reflecting C．praying D．pretending
A．inspired B．disappointed C．thrilled D．encouraged
A．morning B．moment C．afternoon D．evening
A．went on B．went down C．went out D．went through
A．candles B．matches C．lights D．flashlights
A．happily B．patiently C．willingly D．helplessly
A．steps B．words C．knocks D．screams
A．dark B．quiet C．noisy D．crowded
A．newcomer B．guest C．neighbor D．settler
A．offered B．disturbed C．embarrassed D．surprised
A．cheerfully B．confidently C．impatiently D．absurdly
A．gently B．deliberately C．slightly D．heavily
A．lend B．sell C．purchase D．borrow
A．And B．But C．So D．For
A．holding B．hiding C．fetching D．seeking
A．suggested B．forbad C．sent D．forced
A．felt B．smelt C．heard D．saw
A．failure B．success C．attempt D．determination
A．warmth B．coldness C．kindness D．influence
A．probably B．hardly C．actually D．especially
When I was a boy, every holiday that I had seemed wonderful.In those days the sun seemed to shine always brightly 31the water was always warm. Sometimes we left the beach and walked in the country,32ruined houses and dark woods and climbing trees. There were 33in one’s pockets or good places where one could 34ice creams. Each day seemed a lifetime.
Although I am now thirty-five years old, my idea of a good 35is much the same as it was. I 36like the sun and warm sand and the sound of waves beating the rocks. I no longer wish to 37any sand house or sand garden, and I dislike sweets. 38, I love the sea and often feel sand running through my fingers.
Sometimes I 39what my ideal holiday will be like when I am old. All I want to do then, perhaps, will be to lie in bed, reading books about 40who make houses and gardens with sands, who watch the incoming tide, who make themselves sick of too many ice creams.
31. A. andB. yetC. butD. or
32. A. exploringB. examiningC. repairingD. measuring
33. A. sweetsB. sandC. ice-creamsD. money
34. A. makeB. sellC. buyD. offer
35. A. houseB. holidayC. gardenD. tide
36. A. hardlyB. almostC. stillD. perhaps
37. A. destroyB. fixC. useD. build
38. A. ButB. HoweverC. OtherwiseD. Besides
39. A. wonderB. feelC. understandD. believe
40. A. childrenB. boysC. girlsD. grown-ups
第二部分：完形填空（共两节，满分30分，每小题1.5分）
The most 21 thing during my long summer holiday last year, of course is my trip __22__England. This was my first time to go abroad, so it really made me 23.
At first，I went to Shakespeare's 24 . It was the house 25Shakespeare was born and 26his early years. 27sitting room, hallway, bedrooms, and kitchen were furnished (布置) in sixteenth-century 28. I also went to see the Shakespeare Exhibition. It showed Shakespeare's life and career in both Stratford and London.
I really enjoyed this nice trip to England, 29 I learnt a lot. I'm very happy that I could visit such an interesting 30 . I want to go there again in the future.
21. A. unforgettable B. unexpected C. fashionable D. famous
22. A. at B. for C. on D. to
23. A. excited B. disappointed C. exciting D. disappointing
24. A. school B. birthplace C. room D. home
25. A. who B. that C. when D. where
26.A. paid B. spent C. cost D. took
27.A. It's B. Its C. It had D. It was
28. A. style B. site C. shape D. shade
29. A. for which B. which C. from which D. in which
30. A. place B. town C. country D. summer
Have you ever tried to draw a straight line, only to find it turns out all wrong? Or, have you ever wanted to show ___36___ at a party and found the song you’d practiced so many times suddenly__37_ more difficult? I’ve had both these__38___. As a senior student, I have to ___39__ many exams. Each time, I think, “ I__40___ fail this time,’’ but I get a low mark. Don’t be surprised---it’s not __41___ I don’t try, do enough preparation, __42__ take it seriously. On the contrary, it is because I give it too _43__ attention. The thought “ I must pass” makes me taste the terrible flavor of failure.
I often___44___ to my friends, “ Don’t be too hard ___45____ yourself.” However, when I __46___ my own goals, I do not listen to my own advice. So why not ___47__ this crazy thought of achieving the best? Just face the problem__48____before you with a calm mind, work and you will succeed.
In my opinion, __49___ a calm state of mind is a skill for life. People__50__ want to succeed realizing this is of __51______ importance. So __52___ time you’re trying to draw a straight line or ___53___ a performance, tell yourself, “ If I can just do it _54___ than last time, it’s a success.” Keep a calm state of mind, and you will be happy __55____you succeed or fail.
A．around B．off C．out D．in
A．became B．become C．becoming D．becomes
A．experiences B．experience C．times D．difficulties
A．enter B．make C．take D．join
A．won’t B． can C．need D．needn’t
A．because of B．/ C．therefore D．because
A．and B．or C．but D．nor
A．many B．few C．little D．much
A．say B．advise C．tell D．encourage
A．off B．on C．to D．for
A．give B．hold C．build D．set
A．lie B．lies C．lying D．laying
A．keeping B．staying C．remaining D．making
A．whom B．which C．who D．/
A．last B．the last C．next D．the next
A．best B．better C．good D．well
A．if B．either C．neither D．whether