It was 1958. I was eighteen and was working as a nurse in a rural town west of Sydney, Australia. I was looking forward to having five days ____ from duty after working overtime for some time. ___， the only train that day back to my hometown, over 270 km away, had already ___. I thought I'd thumb a lift.
I waited by the side of the ____ for three hours but no one stopped for me. Finally, a man walked over and ____ himself as Gordon. He said that ____ he couldn't give me a lift, I could come to his house, which was across the road, for lunch. He'd been watching me and thought I must be ____ after standing for hours. I hesitated but he assured me I was ____， and he also offered to help me find a ____ home afterwards.
When we arrived at Gordon's ____， he made us sandwiches. After lunch, he stopped a car, which took me to my hometown.
Then I got married, but my husband didn't believe in giving ____ a ride. This made me feel ____ when we'd pass people waiting on the roadside, as I could ____ offer them the lift they hoped for.
Twentyfive years later, in 1983, I was driving alone to a nearby town, when I ____ an elderly man with a small boy, standing in the glaring heat, trying to ____ a ride. I saw my chance to repay someone for the ____ I'd been given decades earlier. I pulled over and picked the ____ up. I made them comfortable on the back seat and ____ some water and sweets.
After a few minutes of small talk, the man said to me，“You haven't changed a bit, ____ your red hair is still the same.” I couldn't ____ where I'd met him. He then told me he was Gordon.
A.off B．away
C．out B．up
A．Surprisingly B．Hopefully C．Unfortunately D．Strangely
A．started B．left C．delayed D．arrived
A．town B．station C．railway D．highway
A．considered B．described C．introduced D．named
A．when B．once C．although D．unless
A．tired B．thirsty C．angry D．hungry
A．careful B．safe C．young D．suspicious
A．lift B．way C．train D．bicycle
A．kitchen B．shop C．house D．garage
A．villagers B．strangers C．relatives D．neighbours
A．bad B．nervous C．excited D．anxious
A．ever B．still C．never D．sometimes
A．recognized B．noticed C．knew D．observed
A．offer B．enjoy C．demand D．get
A．support B．debt C．effort D．favour
A．pair B．couple C．group D．team
A．exchanged B．shared C．drank D．brought
A．even B．only C．thus D．just
A．remind B．repeat C．recommend D．recall
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Since my family were not going to be helpful, I decided I would look for one job by myself and not tell them about it till I'd got one.
I had seen an agency advertised in a local newspaper. I rushed out of the 21_ in search of it. I was wildly excited, and as 22_ as if I were going on the stage. Finding the 23_ quite easily, I ran breathlessly through a door which said " Enter without knocking, if you please. "
The simple atmosphere of the office 24_ me. The woman looked carefully at me 25_ through her glasses, and then 26_ me in a low voice. I answered softly. All of a sudden I started to feel rather 27_ . She wondered why I was looking for this sort of 28_ . I felt even more helpless when she told me that it would be 29 to get a job without 30_ . I wondered whether I ought to leave, 31_ the telephone on her desk rang. I heard her say:
“ 32_ , I've got someone in the 33_ at this very moment who might 34_ . " She wrote down a 35_ . and held it out to me, saying: "Ring up this lady. She wants a 36 immediately. In fact, you would have to start tomorrow by cooking a dinner for ten people."
"Oh yes, " said I—— 37_ having cooked for more than four in my life. I 38_ her again and again, and rushed out to the 39_ telephone box. I collected my thoughts, took a deep breath, and rang the number. I said confidently that I was just what she was looking for.
I spent the next few hours 40_ cook books.
21． A．bedB．houseC．agencyD．office
22． A．proudB．pleaseC．nervousD．worried
23． A．familyB．doorC．placeD．stage
24． A．calmedB．excitedC．frightenedD．disturbed
25． A．as usualB．for a whileC．in a minuteD．once again
26． A．advisedB．examinedC．informedD．questioned
27． A．encouragedB．dissatisfiedC．hopelessD．pleased
28． A．placeB．jobC．adviceD．help
29． A．difficultB．helplessC．possibleD．unusual
30． A．abilityB．experienceC．knowledgeD．study
31． A. afterB．sinceC．untilD．when
32． A． Above all B．As a matter of fact C．As a resultD．In spite of that
33． A． familyB．houseC．officeD．restaurant
34． A． hireB． acceptC．suitD．offer
35． A． letterB．nameC．noteD．number
36． A． cookB．helpC．teacherD．secretary
37． A． almostB．neverC．nearlyD．really
38． A． answeredB．promisedC．thankedD．told
39． A. outsideB． localC．closestD．nearest
40． A． burrowingB．buyingC．readingD．lending
If you asked high school girls to name their favorite sports, most would probably say basketball or volleyball. I happen to be one of the few girls who would __36_: surfing (冲浪运动). But isn’t that a boy thing? Some people __37_. Most certainly not.
I started surfing about five years ago and__38_in love with the sport on the very first day. Riding that first __39_ was the best feeling I had ever experienced.
When I try to __40_ surfing with other things, I find it very difficult because, in my __41_, there’s nothing like it. It involves (牵涉到) body, __42_, and soul. There’s sand between my toes and cool, salt water all __43_ us. The feeling I get when I’m surfing across that __44_, becoming one with the__45_, is like I’m weightless.
The one thing I can __46 from surfing and not any other sport is endless challenge(挑战). You can never be the “best suffer” because the ocean __47__ an uncountable variety of waves that nobody can ever master. The variations of surfing styles are wonderful. Some suffers are free and flowing; others are very aggressive(活跃有力的) and __48__. All of these things attract me to surfing and make it __49__ from any other sport.
I’ve __50__ to tell every girl I know to do something that people don’t think girls can do. It’s part of being human to advance to new __51__, so shouldn’t it be expected that girls should step up and start __52__ the limits(极限) of things boys and men used to dominate(主宰)? 
There’re women __53__ side by side with the President of our country, so why not side by side with the boys __54__ the football team or out in the water surfing? Give girls a chance to __55__, and they will.
36.A. tellB. answerC. giveD. realize
37 A. wonderB. understandC. replyD. believe
38 A. stayedB. cameC. droppedD. fell
39 A. waveB. stormC. sailD. boat
40 A. bringB. connectC. compareD. tie
41 A. workB studyC. holidayD. life
42 A. mindB. effortC. healthD. time
43 A. alongB. aboveC. aroundD. by
44 A. beachB. waterC. boardD. lake
45. A. skyB. worldC. earthD. ocean
46. A. take B. getC. makeD. keep
47. A. catches B. includesC. offersD. collects
48. A. sharp B. greatC. hardD. calm
49. A. known B. rightC. farD. different
50. A. chosen B. triedC. learnedD. promised
51. A. levels B. pointsC. stepsD. parts
52. A. reaching B. acceptingC. pushingD. setting
53. A. sitting B. walkingC. fightingD. working
54. A. ofB. from C. onD. with
55. A. thinkB. succeedC. performD. feel
请阅读下面短文，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，并在答题卡上将选项的标号涂黑。
After winning a big game，athletes are often asked how they feel．Usually athletes say how 36 it is to win this big game．On the contrary，the fact is that losing a big game，or in my case，all the games，can be even harder．
From the spectators’ point of view，last year’s basketball 37 for my high school team was nothing 38 of an embarrassment．And 39 0 and 20 is certainly nothing to be proud of，that season had a bigger impact on me than any other．As a team captain，I knew it probably wouldn’t be the 40 year，but did I ever think we would lose every game？Of course not．Since six of our top players had graduated，it was clear that we were a (n) 41 team who would struggle．The struggle began earlier than expected， 42，as our team center was suspended (禁赛) for the season，and two key members decided to 43 for some reason．At this point，dropping out probably passed through every player’s mind，but in the end，we all stuck it out， 44 to work still harder．
Then there came a time when even our 45 had given up on us．Personally，I felt like it was 46 worthwhile giving my all．I thought，if even the coach doesn’t believe in us，why should I？But just as my hope began to 47，a teammate called a meeting．He said，“Nobody thinks we are going to win，but，as teammates and friends，we 48 it to each other to go all out every game．”
It was that moment that 49 me how to be a leader．It hit me that I certainly didn’t 50 the role．As a leader you can never quit 51 the team who looks up to you．It is one 52 to be named captain，feel great and go through the motions，but it is quite another to be a real captain and make sure everyone realizes their full 53 all the time．
I am sure it is great to go through without losing and bringing home awards．But in all honesty，I 54 the fact that my team lost every game last year．It may not help me to become a better basketball player，but it already has made me a better leader，and 55．
36．A．exciting B．pleasant C．tough D．significant
37．A．game B．event C．league D．season
38．A．short B．full C．lacking D．sufficient
39．A．as B．while C．since D．now that
40．A．most interesting B．dullest C．most difficult D．easiest
41．A．unique B．adventurous C．young D．untrained
42．A．meanwhile B．though C．instead D．somehow
43．A．quit B．stay C．resign D．rest
44．A．hoping B．swearing C．claiming D．wishing
45．A．fans B．classmates C．sponsor D．coach
46．A．only too B．more than C．not a little D．no longer
47．A．fade B．gain C．destroy D．grow
48．A．owe B．think C．demand D．recommend
49．A．reminded B．told C．taught D．guided
50．A．act B．deserve C．play D．take
51．A．with B．alongside C．on D．for
52．A．matter B．aspect C．issue D．thing
53．A．potential B．goal C．enthusiasm D．confidence
54．A．hate B．treasure C．admit D．recognize
55．A．character B．captain C．person D．figure
完形填空 (共10小题; 每小题2分, 满分20分)
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Children find meanings in their old family tales.
When Stephen Guyer’s three children were growing up, he told them stories about how his grandfather, a banker, 21 all in the 1930s, but did not lose sight of what he valued most. In one of the darkest times when his strong-minded grandfather was nearly 22 , he loaded his family into the car and 23 them to see family members in Canada with a 24 ,“There are more important things in life than money. ”
The 25 took on a new meaning recently when Mr. Guyer downsized to a 26 house from a more expensive and comfortable one. He was 27 that his children, a daughter, 15, and twins, 22, would be upset. To his surprise, they weren’t. Instead, their reaction echoed（共鸣）their great-grandfather’s. What they 28 was how warm the people were in the house.K Many parents are finding family stories have surprising power to help children through hard times. Storytelling experts say the phenomenon reflects a growing29 in telling tales, evidenced by a rise in a storytelling events and festivals.
A university 30 of 65 families with children aged from 14 to 16 found kids’ ability to retell parents’ stories was linked to a lower rate of anger and anxiety.
21. A. missed B. lost C. forgot D. ignored
22. A. friendless B. worthless C. penniless D. homeless
23. A. fetched B. allowed C. expected D. took
24. A. hope B. promise C. suggestion D. belief
25. A. tale B. agreement C. arrangement D. report
26. A. large B. small C. new D. grand 
27. A. surprised B. annoyed C. disappointed D. worried
28. A. talked about B. cared about C. wrote about D. heard about
29. A. argument B. skill C. interest D. anxiety
30. A. study B. design C. committee D. staff
完形填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）
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It has been difficult to sit on the bench the majority of my high school basketball career. To watch my team from the sideline and 21why I am not good enough to be on the floor. 22
endless hours of work and devotion, pushing myself through drill after drill, the 23 thing I want is to be a cheerleader. The feeling of being 24 is sometimes too much and drives me to
25 on the spot. I often feel as though my efforts are wasted and my time is eaten away, devoted to 26 .
It is heartbreaking to be a spectator(旁观者) for the game I love, knowing that no one has enough 27 to give me the chance to 28on the floor. Tears well up, but I hold them back. I shouldn’t be so 29 over something so silly.
Away from the game, it’s easier to put my thoughts together, 30 letting my emotions drive my reasoning. I consider 31 I am where I am. I have played basketball my whole life. I have a passion for the 32 and always have. There is nothing like the excitement of 33 : the swish of the net, the sweat rolling off my cheeks, even the bruises(青肿) are battle wounds worn 34 after every game.
Even if I don’t play much, I participate in every 35 . I am part of a team of girls who
36 together like a family. I am there for them, 37 they are for me.
Should I move on? Or should I stay with my team and pursue my passion just a little longer?
The decision isn’t difficult when I consider the 38 that being a part of a team brings me— and not just any team, 39my team. I love basketball and my teammates. When I think about that, my view from the bench really isn’t so bad 40 .
21. A.consider B. wonder C. think D. hesitate
22. A. Since B. During C. After D. Before
23. A. otherB. next C. first D. last
24. A. worthless B. hopeless C. helpless D. careless
25. A. fight B. quit C. transform D. retire
26. A. something B. nothing C. anything D. everything
27. A. sympathy B. encouragement C. permission D. faith
28. A. respond B. perform C. promote D. practice
29. A. scared B. nervous C. upset D. amazed
30. A. less than B. more than C. other than D. rather than
31. A. why B. how C. whether D. what
32. A. bench B. sport C. drillD. battle
33. A. waiting B. watching C. learning D. playing
34. A. proudly B. bravely C. unfortunately D. painfully
35. A. decision B. plan C. game D. project
36. A. compete B. stick C. live D. represent
37. A. because B. if C. as D. though
38. A. joy B. patience C. challengeD. position
39. A. so B. asC. but D. like
40. A. above all B. after all C. at all D. all in all