I had a very special teacher in high school many years ago whose husband died suddenly of a heart attack. About a week after his death, she _________ some of her insight with a classroom of students. As the late afternoon sunlight came streaming in _________ the classroom windows and the class was nearly over, she moved a few things aside on the _________ of her desk and sat down there.
With a gentle look on her face, she paused and said,"Before class is over, I would like to share with all of you a thought __________ I feel is very important. Each of us is put here on earth to learn, share, love, appreciate and give of ourselves...and ______ of us knows when this fantastic experience will end. It can be taken away at any moment. Perhaps this is a(an) _________that we must make the most out of every single day."
Her eyes beginning to__________, she went on,"So I would like you all to make me a _________...from now on, on your way to school, or on your way home, find something beautiful to notice. It doesn't have to be something you see---it________ be a scent(香味)--perhaps of__________ baked bread wafting out of someone's house, or it could be the sound of the breeze slightly rustling the leaves in the trees, or the __________ the morning light catches one autumn leaf as it falls gently to the ground. Please, look for these things, and remember them.
"For, _________ it may sound silly to some people, these things are the 'stuff' of life. The little things we are put here on earth to enjoy. The things we often take for ________. We must make _______important to notice them, for at any time...it can all be taken away."
The class was completely quiet. We all picked up our books and filed out of the room _________ .That afternoon, I noticed more things on my way home from school than I had that whole semester. Every once in a while, I think of that teacher and remember what a deep _________ she made on all us, and I try to appreciate all of those things that sometimes we all __________.
Take notice of something _________you see on your lunch hour today. Go barefoot. Or walk on the beach at sunset. Stop off on the way home tonight to get a double dip ice cream cone. _______ as we get older, it is not the things we did that we often _______, but the things we didn't do.
A．enjoyed B．shared C．changed D．connected
A．through B．on C．across D．along
A．back B．front C．feet D．edge
A．what B．which C．when D．where
A．no one B．every C．none D．any
A．sign B．signal C．symbol D．scene
A．cry B．sweat C．run D．water
A．present B．promise C．discovery D．contribution
A．should B．must C．could D．need
A．eventually B．freshly C．gradually D．slightly
A．way B．method C．access D．process
A．because B．since C．unless D．although
A．responsibility B．granted C．fun D．pleasure
A．one B．that C．them. D．it
A．happily B．silently C．sadly D．tiredly
A．expression B．depression C．impression D．progress
A．notice B．forget C．overlook D．remember
A．special B．nice C．beautiful D．typical
A．While B．Though C．For D．If
A．like B．regret C．neglect D．remember
第三节：完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分,满分30分）
阅读下面短文,从短文后所给各题的四个选项（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。
I hired a plumber（水管工） to help me restore an old farmhouse, and he just finished a rough first day on the job: a 41tire made him lose an hour of work, his electric drill quit and his ancient one ton truck refused to 42.
43I drove him home, he sat in stony silence. 44arriving, he invited me in to meet his 45. As we walked toward the front door, he paused briefly at a small 46, touching the tips of the branches with both 47.
When 48the door he passed through an amazing transformation. His brown face was in all smiles and he hugged his two small children and gave his 49a kiss. 50he walked me to the car. We passed the tree and my 51got the better of me. I asked him about what I had 52him do earlier.
"Oh, that's my 53tree," he replied. "I know I can't help having troubles on the job, but one thing's 54:those troubles don't 55the house with my wife and the children. So I just hang them up on the tree 56when I come home and ask God to 57them. Then in the morning I 58
them up again." "And the 59thing is," he smiled, "when I come out in the morning to pick them up, there aren't 60as many as I remember hanging up the night before."
41. A. smooth B. broken C. failed D. flat
42. A. begin B. start C. set D. launch
43. A. While B. During C. As soon as D. Though
44. A. In B. For C. On D. At
45. A. friends B. parents C. family D. home
46. A. room B. tree C. flower D. wood
47. A. arms B. hands C. fingers D. feet
48. A. opening B. closing C. knocking D. covering
49. A. wife B. daughter C. son D. baby
50. A. Meanwhile B. Afterwards C. Previously D. Consequently
51. A. satisfaction B. responsibility C. occupation D. curiosity
52. A. heard B. made C. seen D. let
53. A. comfort B. pain C. suffering D. trouble
54. A. at length B. for sure C. at risk D. straight away
55. A. belong in B. hold back C. fit in D. bring to
56. A. one day B. every morning C. one night D. every night
57. A. take note of B. take care of C. look for D. focus on
58. A. pick B. take C. bring D. choose
59. A. flexible B. funny C. casual D. humorous
60. A. almost B. roughly C. nearly D. approximately
第二节：完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）
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。
Square dancing is an American 36. It originated in America, during the California Gold Rush. Having been a 37 folk tradition since 1651, it 38 out of various traditional dances from around the world. In those days, men and women worked in groups to 39 a house or harvest crops. 40 the work was done, they usually 41 merrily and happily in a store or in a farm kitchen.
In this dance eight people work 42 a team, called a 43, to successfully complete a set of complex dance figures that are delivered by a caller, who calls out the movements. Four couples stand 44 the center of the square, each couple standing on one side of the square, the boy on the left and the girl on the 45.
Large or small numbers of people can dance 46. Sometimes 800 or 1,000 people may be dancing at the same time. 47 there may be only one square of 48 people.
Costumes are worn by those who square-dance. This makes the dancing more 49 to watch. 50 often wear full skirts of various colors with a pretty blouse. Men may have coloured shirts and western trousers, which they wear only when square-dancing. In some country areas, everyone wears his 51 clothes.
Square dancing 52 exists today, ever since President Ronald Reagan signed an Act of Congress in 1982 making square dancing the 53 Folk Dance of America. Many 54 teach square dancing in Physical Education, and there are actually square dance competitions. In all parts of the United States you will find some schools, clubs, or other groups that are square dancing for 55.
36. A. activity B. fun C. pastime D. joy
37. A. popular B. special C. common D. welcome
38. A. went B. grew C. developed D. took
39. A. build B. set C. buy D. fix
40. A. While B. Since C. When D. Before
41. A. say B. danced C. gathered D. stayed
42. A. like B. for C. as D. on
43. A. square B. dance C. tradition D. job
44. A. walking B. watching C. surrounding D. facing
45. A. right B. centre C. left D. side
46. A. at a time B. at one time C. for a time D. at any time
47. A. And B. Or C. Then D. However
48. A. 4 B. 800 C. 8 D. 1
49. A. interesting B. colourful C. important D. amazing
50. A. Women B. Men C. People D. Dancers
51. A. ordinary B. nice C. best D. new
52. A. already B. ever C. yet D. still
53. A. National B. International C. Common D. traditional
54. A. clubs B. schools C. countries D. groups
55. A. free B. sale C. interest D. fun
There was a blacksmith(铁匠) who wasn't satisfied with his work. Once he complained, “I am not well and my work is too warm. I want to be a ________ on the mountain. There it must be _________, for the wind blows and the trees give a shade..” A wise man who had _______ over all things replied, “Go you, be a stone.” And he was a stone, high up on the ________ side. It happened that a stone-cutter ________ that way for a stone and when he saw the one that had been the ________, he knew that it was what he _________ and he began to cut it. The stone ________ out, “This hurts! I no longer want to be a stone. A stone-cutter I want to be. That ________ be pleasant.” The wise man, humoring him, said, “Be a cutter.” ________ he became a stone-cutter and as he went seeking a suitable stone, he ________ tired and his feet were sore（酸痛）. He ________,” I no longer want to cut stone. I would be the sun; that would be pleasant.” The wise man ______, “Be the sun.” And he was the sun. But the sun was warmer than the blacksmith, than a stone, than a stone-cutter, and he complained, “I do not _______ this. I would be the moon. It _______ cool.” The wise man spoke yet again, “Be the moon.” And he was the moon. This is warmer than being the sun,” _______ he, “for the light from the sun ________on me ever. I do not want to be the moon. I would be a _______ again. That, indeed, is the _______ life.” But the wise man replied, “I am _______of your changing. You wanted to be the moon; the moon you are and you will remain.”
A．tree B．iron C．stone D．stone-cutter
A．warm B．hot C．cold D．cool
A．energy B．force C．power D．strength
A．river B．mountain C．lake D．sea
A．went B．took C．came D．made
A．moon B．sun C．wise man D．blacksmith
A．bought B．caught C．sought D．protected
A．cried B．read C．spoke D．looked
A．would B．should C．will D．shall
A．Though B．Nevertheless C．Thus D．But
A．became B．turned C．grew D．went
A．complained B．suggested C．persuaded D．nodded
A．refused B．commanded C．mentioned D．married
A．like B．hate C．want D．get
A．feels B．sounds C．looks D．smells
A．whispered B．shouted C．stated D．declared
A．twinkles B．shines C．drops D．falls
A．smith B．carpenter C．woodcutter D．stone-cutter
A．worst B．best C．longest D．shortest
A．bored B．fond C．proud D．afraid
完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）
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，并在答题卡上将该选项的标号涂黑。
It was December 22. The bitter wind swept the countless snowflakes(雪花) across my front yard. My dad was there sweeping the 36 . His nose was red as a cherry. With every breath he took, a white puff escaped 37 the air.
Inside, my mother was _38_the last of the boxes. 39 I entered the front door, the thought that after today I wouldn’t enter through that 40 ever again burned a hole in my stomach. I picked up my dog and sat Indian style with him in my lap on the 41 , wooden floor. I had no 42 but to sit on the floor, for there was no longer any furniture in my house. I sat there in a daze (恍惚), just 43 . There was no reason for my parents to make me, a once 44 12-year-old kid, 45. I had two best friends right across the street; I did well in school and I always kept my room clean. 46 , this was “my house”. By no means did I want a couple of 47 living here. These recurring (重复) thoughts 48 around in my mind and I couldn’t find an answer.
Out of the front window I could see the orange top of a truck pulling in along the cleaned driveway and I knew it was the other U-Haul. At once their men came 49 in through the back door like World War Ⅲ was starting.
I watched 50 as the men, my mother and my dad loaded the truck. My dog even winced (畏缩) as he stared out of the window. I wondered if he was 51 , too, or if he just wished to play outside in the snow.
My mum came in, looking solemn (凝重). She turned 52 the overhead light, put the 53 in my arms and took me out of the back door. A totally 54 feeling filled my heart. For the first time in my life, I wondered what 55 would be like to me tomorrow.
| 36. |
A. stairs |
B. garden |
C. sidewalk |
D. driveway |
| 37. |
A. into |
B. down |
C. on |
D. over |
| 38. |
A. piling |
B. packing |
C. collecti ng |
D. locking |
| 39. |
A. Though |
B. S ince |
C. As |
D. While |
| 40. |
A. yard |
B. door |
C. box |
D. flat |
| 41. |
A. cold |
B. wet |
C. broken |
D. dirty |
| 42 |
A. choice |
B. way |
C. solution |
D. means |
| 43. |
A. dreaming |
B. thinking |
C. sleeping |
D. laughing |
| 44. |
A. intelligent |
B. clever |
C. happy |
D. honest |
| 45. |
A. remain |
B. cry |
C. suffer |
D. move |
| 46. |
A. However |
B. Besides |
C. Therefore |
D. Yet |
| 47. |
A. neighbors |
B.strangers |
C. visitors |
D. elders |
| 48. |
A. came |
B. traveled |
C. danced |
D. flowed |
| 49. |
A. running |
B. flying |
C. driving |
D. riding |
| 50. |
A. curiously |
B. happily |
C.interestingly |
D. helplessly |
| 51. |
A. afraid |
B. angry |
C. sad |
D. lonely |
| 52. |
A. down |
B. off |
C. on |
D. up |
| 53. |
A. box |
B. dog |
C. bag |
D. hand |
| 54. |
A. excited |
B. eager |
C. empty |
D. unknown |
| 55. |
A. weather |
B. school |
C. home |
D. world |
第三节完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后所给各题的四个选项（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
Mr Adamson enjoys playing the violin in his spare time. He is often pleased with his own 21 . But it is a 22 time for his neighbors when Mr Adamson plays the violin, as he 23 so badly.
One day Mr Adamson sat by a 24 and began to play the violin as usual. Mr Adamson seemed to be making 25 instead of music, but he was so 26 that he almost forgot what he was doing. Just 27 , some stones were thrown out of the windows under 28 Mr Adamson was sitting, 29 he did not pay any attention to it. The “music” 30 . After a little while, an empty bottle and a worn-out shoe were thrown out of the window, 31 . Only then did Mr Adamson know this was not the place for him to play in. Mr Adamson was very 32 . He thought, “ 33 no living people can understand my music, I should go to a place where people may appreciate（欣赏）my works.” So he 34 to go to a graveyard（墓地）.
He came to a graveyard where there was no other 35 except the church bell. Mr Adamson sat at a grave and thought 36 , “I must do my best to 37 that my music is outstanding（出色的）.” The more he thought, the more inspired（激动）he was, and 38 he began to play his violin. Suddenly a barefoot（赤脚） stretched（伸）out from the graveyard and gave him a heavy 39 which sent him flying. His violin also dropped from his hand. Mr Adamson felt very sad 40 his works were not accepted by anyone, not even the dead.
21. A. voice B. music C. noise D. sound
22. A. terrible B. useless C. wonderful D. long
23. A. sings B. shouts C. dances D. plays
24. A. house B. door C. window D. wall
25. A. sound B. something C. noises D. voice
26. A. angry B. excited C. lovely D. disappointed
27. A. that B. right C. now D. then
28. A. which B. it C. that D. where
29. A. and B. but C. so D. for
30. A. stopped B. began C. played D. continued
31. A. together B. slowly C. too D. again
32. A. happy B. sad C. glad D. pleased
33. A. Unless B. As if C. As D. Before
34. A. decided B. said C. thought D. knew
35. A. voice B. building C. thing D. sound
36. A. anything B. his music C. a lot D. hardly
37. A. prove B. tell C. explain D. mean
38. A. first B. second C. finally D. third
39. A. kick B. boxing C. push D. shoe
40. A. until B. and C. because D. so