Mum adopted（领养） Monti from Melbourne’s Lort Smith Animal Hospital in 2009. The she shared with him was unbelievably strong. Monti took away a lot of for Mum and really made her happy. He had been by his former owner so he really liked our family. He was Mum’s constant friend and enjoyed her .
Not long after she adopted Monti, Mum came out of after a near-death experience. I had put her to bed and went to bed myself, dead tired. Monti slept on Mum’s bed, acting as a guard, and I had left the bedroom door slightly open she called out.
I was in a deep sleep when I awoke to Monti trying to lick my face. I was so that I drove him away but he refused, which was really out of for him. Suddenly, I heard the faintest of voices calling out for . I jumped from my bed and rushed to the bathroom where I found my mother almost unconscious (失去知觉的) and in blood.
I called the ambulance and she arrived at the hospital without a pulse, the medical team was able to bring Mum back to life and gradually she made a full . We were blessed to have her in our lives for another three . But for Monti’s efforts that night, I know we would have her.
After Mum passed away in 2012, Monti was extremely and anxious. He couldn’t find peace and constantly searched for her. Shortly after she , he developed a facial palsy (面瘫) that paralyzed half his face. I honestly believe it was due to his stress and the heartbreak of my mum. www.com
I love deserted dogs. They are certainly different from other dogs—not because they are “damaged”, but because they are thankful. They know they have been given another chance and they love you it.
Monti has now become used to his new life with me. He is happy and and has almost fully recovered from the palsy. My family will be forever grateful for his heroic deed that gave us that extra precious time with our mother.
A．encouragement B．relationship C．independence D．wisdom
A．loneliness B．weakness C．illness D．shyness
A．tied B．attacked C．poisoned D．deserted
A．experience B．preparation C．composition D．attention
A．studio B．neighborhood C．hospital D．ruins
A．even if B．as if C．in case D．so that
A．disappointed B．tired C．delighted D．amazed
A．character B．place C．order D．control
A．water B．shampoo C．help D．tobacco
A．preserved B．frightened C．worried D．covered
A．but B．so C．because D．though
A．length B．recovery C．description D．explanation
A．days B．weeks C．months D．years
A．recognized B．honored C．lost D．removed
A．upset B．excited C．embarrassed D．concerned
A．disappeared B．died C．sighed D．suffered
A．comforting B．tolerating C．tricking D．missing
A．thus B．anyhow C．somehow D．therefore
A．for B．on C．by D．at
A．passive B．content C．worried D．upset
第二节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20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。
Learn to Meet Challenges
My classmates called me “the alien” ,and they avoided me like the plague（瘟疫）.As a young boy, I 36 from a serious skin disease ,which filled my arms with scars（伤疤）. The true 37 of my condition, however, was social: I lived a life of loneliness.
Doctors predicted that I would never fully recover, but my parents encouraged me to hope for the future, teaching me that any difficulty could be overcome. I therefore took a / an 38 role in fighting against my disease, trying many medications and herbs, and my health 39 greatly before I graduated. I realized that my personal 40 had led to this improvement. I regained self-confidence and made many friends at school.
Years later, 41 my personal battle against disease, I learned a great deal about 42 by overcoming difficulties.
I joined the Culture Club as a Special Event Director. I 43 a group of six students in organizing various activities. I was the most advanced ESL student among the group, so I considered myself the most capable. But I quickly learned my 44 , While preparing for our first presentation, I was 45 with my team members and often rejected their 46 . I
performed most of their tasks myself , allowing them to 47 me only with small details. As a result, the presentation was not very successful. The setback 48 me, and I spoke of it to the club’s director. She responded that she 49 my ability to succeed in the future. This comment filled me with 50 , for I realized that I had never trusted my own team members.
51 they were weak in English, they had many valuable talents. I immediately 52 my policy, allowing my team members to choose the tasks they desired and to complete them on their own. For our program, we had many meetings, which gave 53 to many good ideas. Most importantly, the atmosphere among us improved dramatically. We were 54 and eager to devote time to the program , and I learned what true leadership is.
My experiences 55 improved my ability to handle challenging situations.
36. A. judged B. suffered C. prevented D. separated
37. A. pain B. sign C. value D. meaning
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38. A. important B. different C. leading D. active
39. A. developed B. improved C. increased D. removed第二节完形填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20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。
Long long ago, a little boy loved to play around an apple tree. He climbed to the tree, ate the apples, and took a nap under the shadow.... He loved the tree 36the tree also loved him.
Later, the boy grew up and 37. The tree was sad. One day, the boy returned and the tree was 38. “Come and play with me,” the tree said. “I have to work for my family. We need a 39for shelter. Can you help me?” The boy said. “Cut off my branches to build your house,” the tree said. So the boy cut all the branches 40the tree and left happily. The tree was glad to see him happy, but the boy never came back. The tree was again 41and sad.
Once the boy came again. “Come and play with me!” the tree said 42. “I want to go 43to relax myself. Can you give me a boat?” The boy said. “Use my 44to build your boat. You can sail far away and be happy.” The tree said. So the boy cut the tree trunk to make a boat. He went sailing and never showed up for a long time.
Finally, the boy 45after he left for so many years. “Sorry, my boy, I have nothing for you,” the tree said. “The only thing 46is my dying roots,” the tree said with tears. “I don’t need much now, just a place to rest. I am tired after all these years.” The boy 47.
“Good! Old tree root is the best place to sit 48. Come, sit down with me and rest.” The boy sat down and the tree was glad and 49 with tears.
This is a story about everyone. The tree is our parents. When we are 50, we love to play with them. When we grow up, we 51them, and only come to them when we need something or we are in trouble. However, parents will 52be there and give everything that they could .You may think that the boy is cruel 53the tree but that’s how all of us are 54our parents in real life. Shouldn’t we give more 55to our parents?
36. A. so B. but C. and D. while
37. A. graduated B. left C. cheered D. stayed
38. A. sad B. pleasant C. angry D. excited
39. A. boxB. house C. car D. room
40. A. off B. on C. over D. in
41. A. delighted B. satisfied C. alone D. lonely
42. A. coldly B. happily C. surprisingly D. bitterly
43. A. hunting B. camping C. swimming D. sailing
44. A. root B. branches C. trunk D. leaves
45. A. returned B. turned C. disappeared D. approached
46. A. remaining B. to go C. leaving D. left
47. A. shouted B. replied C. requested D. asked
48. A. against B. in C. on D. over
49. A. smiled B. criedC. wept D. cheered
50. A. aged B. young C. adults D. old
51. A. remember B. forget C. leave D. dislike
52. A. seldom B. never C. sometimes D. always
53. A. to B. with C. about D. upon
54. A. curing B. cheating C. loving D. treating
55. A. food B. care C. money D. clothing
II.完形填空（共20题，每小题1分，满分20分）
The world always makes way for the dreamer.
When I was twelve years old, my father took me to see Zig Zigler. I remember sitting in that dark hall listening to Mr. Zigler 36everyone’s spirits up to the ceiling, I 37there feeling like I could do anything. When we got to the car, I turned to my father and said, “Dad, I want to 38people feel like that.” My father asked me 39I meant. “I want to be a motivational speaker just like Mr. Zigler,” I replied. A（An）40was born.
Recently, I began seeking my dream of motivating others. 41a four-year relationship with Fortune 100 Company42as a sales-trainer and ending as a regional sales manager, I left the company at the height of my 43. Many people were 44that I would leave after earning a six-figure income. And they asked 45I would risk everything for a dream.
I made my 46to start my own company and leave my worryingless position after 47 a regional sales meeting. The vice-president of our company delivered a 48that changed my life. He asked us, “If a god would offer you three wishes, what would they be?” After giving us a 49to write down the three wishes, he then asked us, “Why do you need a50?” I would never forget the power I felt at that moment. I realized that 51I had accomplished in the past had prepared me for this moment. I was ready and didn’t need a god’s help to become a motivational speaker. A motivational speaker was 52.
Having made that decision, I was immediately 53. One week after I gave notice, my husband was laid off from his job, and now we had no 54. But I held fast to my dream. The wonder really began to happen. In a short time my husband found a better job. And I was able to book several 55engagements with new customers. I discovered the incredible power of dreams.
36．A．rise B．blow C．put D．raise
37．A．left B．came C．arrived D．slipped
38．A．get B．hope C．make D．cheer
39．A．that B．what C．which D．if
40．A．dream B．idea C．girl D．speaker
41．A．After B．Before C．Because D．While
42．A．beginning B．working C．acting D．regarding
43．A．life B．love C．income D．career
44．A．disappointed B．moved C．surprised D．delighted
45．A．when B．why C．if D．how
46．A．plan B．promise C．decision D．mind
47 A．attending B．joining C．entering D．holding
48．A．newspaper B．book C．report D．speech
49．A．day B．second C．week D．moment
50．A．help B．job C．god D．company
51．A．everything B．anything C．nothing D．something
52．A．alive B．dead C．missing D．born
53．A．examined B．searched C．checked D．tested
54．A．help B．harm C．income D．money
55．A．selling B．speaking C．writing D．listening
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，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将选项涂黑。
Why did I come today? I wondered. My feet ached almost as much as my head. My Christmas 21 contained several people that claimed they needed nothing but I knew their feelings would be hurt 22I bought them something, so gift buying was 23 but fun.
Hurriedly, I finished shopping and 24 the long checkout lines. In front of me were a boy of about five and a younger girl. She carried a beautiful pair of25 slippers. When we finally _26 the checkout register, the girl 27 placed the shoes on the counter. She treated them as though they were a 28 .
“That will be $ 6.09,” the cashier said. The boy 29 his pockets. He finally came up with $ 3.12. “I guess we will have to put them back,” he bravely said. “We will come back some other time, maybe tomorrow.” With that statement, a soft 30 broke from the little girl. “But 31 would have loved these shoes,” she cried.
“Well, we’ll go home and work some more. Don’t cry. We’ll surely 32 ,” he said. Quickly I handed $ 3.00 to the cashier. These children had waited in line for a long time. And, 33 , it was Christmas. Suddenly a pair of arms came around me and a small voice 34 said, “Thank you, lady.” “What did you 35 when you said Jesus would like the shoes?” I asked. The boy answered, “Our mommy is sick and going to 36 . Daddy said she might go before Christmas to be with Jesus.” The girl spoke, “My Sunday school teacher said the streets in heaven are shiny gold, just like these shoes. Won’t mommy be 37walking on those streets in these shoes?”
My eyes 38 as I looked into her tear-stained face. “Yes,” I answered, “I am 39 she will.” Silently I thanked God for using these children to 40 me of the true spirit of giving I once was familiar with.
21. A. plan B. list C. goods D. purchases
22. A. unless B. because C.if D. since
23. A. something B. nothing C. anything D. everything
24. A. waited B. joined C. attended D. gathered
25. A. cotton B. leather C. gold D. silver
26. A. approached B. got C. checked D. found
27. A. immediately B. hesitantly C. shyly D. carefully
28. A. gift B. treasure C. life D. prize
29. A. opened B. touched C. reached D. searched
30. A. tear B. sob C. smile D. sigh
31. A. mommy B. daddy C. we D. Jesus
32. A. leave B. come C. return D. arrive
33. A. above all B. at last C. at least D. after all
34. A. gratefully B. sweetly C. gracefully D. kindly
35. A. request B. expect C. mean D. attempt
36. A. hospital B. tomb C. heaven D. sky
37. A. equal B. comfortable C. convenient D. beautiful
38. A. pained B. wetted C. shut D. froze
39. A. sure B. afraid C. glad D. confident
40. A. inform B. warn C. cure D. remind
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。
When I was about 12, I suddenly developed a great passion (strong feeling) for writing poetry. I gave up all my other hobbies, such as 36 stamps, and spent all my 37 time reading poetry and writing it. This habit of writing poetry on every possible time soon got me 38 trouble at school. If a lesson didn’t interest me, I 39 take out my notebook and start 40 poems in class. Of course I 41 this very cautiously, but it was not 42 I got caught. One day while I was 43 writing a poem during a geography lesson, I looked up to 44 the teacher standing over me, fuming with anger because I was not 45 attention. He tore the poem up, with a 46 not to waste time in his lesson.
47 I felt certain that I had written a good poem , 48 that evening I wrote it out again from 49．Not long after, I read 50 a poetry contest and I decided to send in my poem. Weeks later, long after I had given up 51, I got a letter informing me that I had won first 52．Everyone at school was very surprised, 53 the geography teacher, who 54 me more carefully than ever. He 55 that I not write poetry in his class!
36．A．gathering B．collecting C．keepingD．picking
37．A．spare B．important C．extra D．other
38．A．with B．to C．into D．on
39．A．might B．ought to C．shouldD．would
40．A．writing B．reading C．reciting D．enjoying
41．A．made B．got C．opened D．did
42．A．long ago B．long before C．soon after D．soon before
43．A．happy B．angry C．busy D．sad
44．A．find B．warn C．ask D．answer
45．A．calling B．devoting C．giving D．paying
46．A．noticeB．lookC．warning D．word
47．A．At the same B．All the sameC．At the time D．The same as
48．A．so B．and C．as D．since
49．A．brain B．memory C．mind D．reciting
50．A．through B．courage C．hope D．wish
52．A．victory B．position C．prize D．gift
53．A．expect B．besides C．as well as D．especially
54．A．guarded B．watched C．observed D．inspected
55．A．suggested B．requested C．promised D．insisted