I lost my sight when I was four years old by falling off a box car in a yard in Atlantic City and landing on my head.Now I am thirtytwo.I can ____ remember the brightness of sunshine and what red color is.It would be wonderful to see again, ____ a disaster can do strange things to people.
It occurred to me the other day that I might not have come to ____ life as I do if I hadn't been blind. I believe in life now.I am not so sure that I would have believed in it so deeply, ____. I don't mean that I would prefer to go without my eyes. I simply mean that the loss of them made me ____ the more what I had left.
The hardest lesson I had to learn was to believe in myself.That was ____. If I hadn't been able to do that, I would have ____ and become a chair rocker for the rest of my life.When I say ____ in myself I am not talking about simply the kind of selfconfidence that helps me down a(n) ____ staircase alone.That is part of it.But I mean something ____ than that: an assurance that there is a special place where I can make myself fit.
It took me years to discover and ____ this assurance.It had to start with the most elementary things.Once a man gave me an indoor baseball, I thought he was laughing at me and I was ____.“I can't use this，” “I said. Take it with you；” he ____ me.“and roll it around.” The words ____ in my head. “Roll it around！” By rolling the ball I could ____ where it went.This gave me an idea how to achieve a goal I had thought ____： playing baseball.At Philadelphia's Overbrook School for the Blind I ____ a successful variation of baseball. We called it ground ball.
All my life I have set ahead of me a series of ____ and then tried to reach them, one at a time.I had to learn my ____. It was no good trying for something I knew at the start was wildly out of reach because that only invited the bitterness of failure. I would fail sometimes anyway but on the average I made ____.
A．entirely B．nearly C．vaguely D．simply
A．and B．but C．so D．for
A．assess B．fear C．enrich D．love
A．otherwise B．therefore C．however D．besides
A．understand B．appreciate C．possess D．accept
A．enough B．specific C．tough D．basic
A．survived B．escaped C．collapsed D．sacrificed
A．hope B．power C．courage D．belief
A．unfamiliar B．unbelievable C．unexpected D．uncomfortable
A．harder B．bigger C．warmer D．heavier
A．weaken B．strengthen C．sharpen D．brighten
A．upset B．flattered C．ashamed D．hurt
A．urged B．promised C．convinced D．advised
A．flashed B．appeared C．stuck D．crowded
A．notice B．hear C．smell D．touch
A．impossible B．important C．imaginary D．impressive
A．produced B．imitated C．invented D．spotted
A．goals B．efforts C．directions D．barriers
A．challenges B．strengths C．situations D．limitations
A．history B．change C．progress D．sense
第二节完形填空（共20小题；每题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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Living one’s life is really like driving on a highway. First, to make a good driving, the driver must carefully examine the 36 of his car, just as he cares for his health for a good life. 37he enters into the highway, he must 38 certain rules for his own safety. It also can be said that he must obey certain rules of society when living as a decent (体面的) adult. For example, on the highway, he is 39to keep a constant (不断的) 40 , which can be compared with his 41activities through his life. Neither driving nor living must be taken at too 42 a speed nor at too slow a speed. If he drives too 43, the police will give him a 44 , just as he will be arrested when he breaks the law. 45too conservatively (保守地), he will be called an out-of-date person 46
the others driving at a(an) 47 speed. When he wants to change his lanes, he must give careful 48to every direction of his car. It is some
times dangerous to change the way of life 49 he can be sure of completion (完成,结束) by doing so. He 50not make any unnecessary changing of lanes which gives him only danger. Finally, he must 51 where he is now by recognizing some 52appearing now and then. If he takes the wrong way, he must return to the right as soon as he can. But he may thus lose 53 and energy both on the road and in life. On the whole, driving on a highway and living one’s life are both hard work. 54 if he is careful and serious enough, 55will provide him with much pleasure.
36. A. seats B. condition C. petrol D. passengers
37. A. Once B. While C. For D. Although
38. A. listen to B. find C. follow D. insist on
39. A. ordered B. supposed C. believed D. hoped
40. A. state B. speed C. mind D. level
41. A. outdoor B. broken C. good D. continuous
42. A. large B. high C. Limited D. expected
43. A. speedily B. slowly C. hurriedly D. willingly
44. A. ticket B. lift C. chance D. hand
45. A. Acting B. Running C. Getting D. Working
46. A. persuading B. getting C. bothering D. refusing
47. A. average B. normal C. usual D. fast
48. A. notice B. attention C. signs D. regards
49. A. if B. when C. unless D. because
50. A. dare B. need C. may D. should
51. A. think B. discover C. prove D. seem
52. A. signs B. signals C. posters D. symbols
53. A. money B. luck C. time D. trust
54. A. Therefore B. But C. And D. Then
55. A. it B. he C. they D. you
第二节：完形填空（共20小题，每小题1.5分，共30分）
A lesson in caring
It was a cold evening and my daughter and I were walking up Broadway．I didn’t notice a guy sitting inside a cardboard box．But Nora did．She wasn’t even four, but she __36__ at my coat and said, “That man’s cold, Daddy, __37__ we take him home?”
I don’t remember my reply．But I do remember a sudden __38__ feeling inside me．I had always been delighted at how much my daughter noticed in her __39__, whether it was __40__ in flight or children playing．But now she was noticing __41__ and beggary．
A few days later, I saw an article in the newspaper about volunteers who picked up a food package from a nearby school on a Sunday morning and __42__ it to an elderly person．It was quick and easy．I __43__ us up．Nora was __44__ about it．She could understand the importance of food, so she could easily see how __45__ our job was．When Sunday came, she was ready, but I had to __46__ myself to leave the house to fetch the food package．On the way to the school, I fought an urge to turn __47__．The Sunday paper and coffee were waiting for me at home．Why do this? __48__, we phoned the elderly person we’d been appointed．She __49__ us right over．
The building was in a bad state．Facing us was a silver-haired woman in an old dress．She took the package and asked us to come in．Nora ran inside．I unwillingly followed．__50_ inside, I saw that the apartment belonged to someone poor．Our hostess showed us some photos．
Nora played and when it came time to say good-bye, we three hugged, I walked home in tears．
Professionals call such a（n） __51__ a “volunteer opportunity”．They are opportunities, and I’ve come to see．Where else but as volunteers do you have the opportunity to do something __52__ that’s good for others as well as for yourself? Nora and I regularly serve meals to needy people and __53__ clothes for the homeless．Yet, as I’ve __54__ her grow over these past four years, I still wonder ------ which of us has __55__ more?
36．A．pulled B．glanced C．pointed D．aimed
37．A．would B．can C．need D．must
38．A．general B．funny C．heavy D．simple
39．A．area B．part C．eyesight D．world
40．A．insects B．animals C．plants D．birds
41．A．coldness B．illness C．suffering D．ignorance
42．A．delivered B．returned C．devoted D．posted
43．A．held B．hurried C．signed D．lined
44．A．casual B．sorry C．astonished D．excited
45．A．creative B．valuable C．shocking D．simple
46．A．warn B．stop C．allow D．push
47．A．back B．away C．up D．out
48．A．Therefore B．Obviously C．Still D．Also
49．A．called B．promised C．invited D．helped
50．A．Although B．Once C．Because D．Though
51．A．stay B．visit C．adventure D．challenge
52．A．fair B．famous C．difficult D．enjoyable
53．A．collect B．make C．order D．wear
54．A．let B．made C．watched D．noticed
55．A．increased B．benefited C．tried D．seized
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根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
注意：请将答案转写到答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。
This week，We talk about the application process for American colleges and universities．This is Part Eight in our Foreign Student Series．Earlier，we explained how to begin a search for schools by going to one of the American educational advising centers around the world．We also discussed the rules for entering in the United States．
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But if your goal is to come to the United States to study，then it is time to make a list of colleges of universities that interest you． 72 Directors of foreign student admissions say students should apply to at least three schools．
Some students want to attend a small college．Others want to go to a big university．That university in Columbus．Ohio，in the Midwest，has almost fifty-two thousand students．There are students this year from around one hundred fifty countries．Ohio State provides international students with an application on its Web site． 73 Or you can print the forms and mail them with the payment．
Many colleges and universities have their applications and also their catalogs online．You should start on your applications at least two years before you want to begin studies． 74 But answering all the questions is not enough．Another important step is taking admissions tests．The SAT is the college entry test that American high school students most commonly take． 75 Colleges and universities may also require international students to take the TOEFL—the Test of English as a Foreign Language．
A．Completing a college application can take some time． B．You can pay the application charge online with a credit card． C．Another one is the ACT． D．If a really big university appeals to you，then there aye ones like Ohio State．
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。
One day on the way home from work, I stopped at a little store by the market. As I entered the store, I 36something unexpectedly: the 37made with a special cheese that my wife and I both liked very much! 38, I decided to buy a large one. When I got home and 39my discovery, my wife was less 40in it than I was: I didn’t know why. Perhaps she thought it was too 41for the fridge, 42maybe she thought it was too expensive. Whatever the 43, we didn’t eat the cake that night and without any argument we put it in the 44.
A few days later, I opened the fridge. It was 45! I thought she had returned it to the store. In spite of my strong willingness to start a (n) 46, I convinced myself that maybe there was another 47, so I didn’t mention it. One month later, we were going to visit some friends. As we were getting into the car, I saw the cake box in her hand ! I couldn’t describe how 48I was . When I told her what I had 49, she smiled and said that 50she bought a lot of frozen things, she had taken the cake to her mom to 51it for us in her fridge. That night I had the 52cake ever.
We told the story to our friends and we talked about how 53in our family life it might be to make wrong 54and how joyous it is when you fight against your ___ 55_to start an argument.
| 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. 42. 43. 44. 45. 46. 47. 48. 49. 50. 51. 52. 53. 54. 55. |
A. touched A. candy A. Anyway A. hid A. disappointed A. sweet A. or A. decision A. car A. packed A. argument A. effect A. eager A. thought A. though A. find A. dearest A. easy A. excuses A. effort |
B. bought B. chocolate B. However B. explained B. concerned B. heavy B. but B. example B. fridge B. covered B. speech B. place B. happy B. seen B. when B. lay B. best B. serious B. decisions B. ability |
C. picked C. cake C. Indeed C. made C. confident C. big C. so C. story C. kitchen C. destroyed C. explanation C. reason C. angry C. meant C. since C. make C. coldest C. amazing C. choices C. thought |
D. noticed D. ice cream D. Moreover D. presented D. interested D. special D. as D. case D. box D. gone D. discussion D. choice D. bored D. said D. if D. keep D. largest D. funny D. guesses D. try |
第二节：完形填空（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）
It was hard to accept, but the horrible day had finally arrived. I still remember the tears in my six-year-old sister’s eyes as she looked around the 36_closet in wonder. The space once filled with 37_ clothes now held only loneliness and sorrow. This little child had come to the 38_ that her father was gone. He had 39_ us, and there was simply no way to change it.
Being the 40_ of four girls has never been easy, but with the departure of our father, our 41_ and dreams were ruined beyond repair. My mother, the most amazingly warm-hearted person in the world, worked harder than anyone should simply to 42_ our broken family. However, long hours at work often prevented her from 43_ being there in our times of need. This is where I have acted as the temporary 44_ of my three small sisters.
Many students 45_ essays about their leadership positions in school and the community, but I 46_that my greatest accomplishment is the 47_ I have played within my own family.
The senior year in high school is not 48_ for anyone, especially when it feels like the entire world is 49_ on your shoulders. I’ve been trying hard to fulfill the dream my mother 50_ for my future. She was not able 51_ her college education dure to lack of money, 52_ this success is her top priority(优先处理的事)for her 53_.
A leader is described as noe who has influence on others. I hope that my leadership 54_ the lives of my sisters and everyone around me. In 55_myself to my family and school, I have set goals that I will accomplish great things.
36.A.heavy B.full C.empty D.broken
37.A.her B.his C.our D.their
38.A.protection B.prediction C.realization D.imagination
39.A.left B.avoided C.controlled D.believed
40.A.busiest B.happiest C.smartest D.oldest
41.A.career B.world C.school D.company
42.A.examine B.suit C.enjoy D.mend
43.A.physically B.carefully C.mentally D.proudly
44.A.caretaker B.playmate C.teacher D.friend
45.A.hate B.write C.learn D.teach
46.A.ignore B.feel C.deny D.regret
47.A.card B.music C.role D.game
48.A.sad B.boring C.hard D.simple
49.A.resting B.working C.focusing D.basing
50.A.abandons B.explains C.continues D.holds
51.A.give B.complete C.survive D.forget
52.A.as B.but C.so D.or
53.A.future B.job C.family D.children
54.A.saves B.risks C.affects D.spends
55.A.presenting B.devoting C.connecting D.attaching