I grew up in a tiny Baltimore row house in a faraway mountain area. My parents ______ the necessities of life but couldn’t give much more. If I asked my father for a pair of jeans, he would say, “If you want them, make the money and buy them yourself.” He wasn’t being mean; he just couldn’t ______ them. From age 12 on, I did part-time jobs after school.
When I ______ from high school, I joined the navy. Soon I was in a boot camp (新兵训练营) at Parris Island, S.C., where I learned that life in the navy centered around completing daily ______. These could be anything from cleaning the camp to conducting mock (模拟的) battles. Completing these tasks successfully ______ discipline, team-work and responsibility. It didn’t ______ whether you were black, white or Asian; everyone worked together for the ______ of the company.
I went on to graduate from the U.S. Naval Academic and later became an officer in the navy. The part of my job I ______ most was the consulting (咨询) meetings I ______ with the family members of the men and women in my ______, trying to help them deal with the long periods of ______. These proved popular and word of them spread. Before long I was being asked to give encouraging ______ to business groups, educators and kids across the country.
But I consider the boot camp my first real ______, and my life is still guided by the ______ lessons I learned there. It taught me discipline, friendship and the pride related to setting a task every day and working hard to ______ it.
A．provided B．got C．made D．bought
A．pay B．find C．produce D．afford
A．came B．returned C．escaped D．graduated
A．drills B．tasks C．exercises D．reports
A．included B．asked C．required D．met
A．matter B．mean C．exist D．work
A．good B．staff C．rest D．right
A．took B．hated C．enjoyed D．did
A．ended B．began C．continued D．held
A．charge B．situation C．position D．choice
A．lessons B．meetings C．training D．separation
A．gifts B．descriptions C．speeches D．performances
A．vacation B．place C．job D．travel
A．important B．bitter C．normal D．difficult
A．gain B．achieve C．show D．match
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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
My workplace, as do many others in our town, supports local services and the needy. One of the main services we _____21________ is our local food bank, a center where free food is made available to those in need.
This year, the food bank is _____22_______ more than in the past. _______23 cannot let the shelves become depleted(被耗尽的) or the food _______24________. Others, ________25______ children, depend on it. With the country’s _______26_______ situtation stalled(停滞) and more people out of work, more people are _____27______ and need supplements to feed their families.
This year, all the _______28______ in our area got together and decided to sponsor a “Food Fight Contest”. The contest will include 3 categories or areas to ______29_____: a) supply the most food, b) donate the most money, _______30______ c) provide the most volunteers. A company can win in all 3 areas or 3 different companies can win in each different area, ______31_____ the results. The contest will begin April Fool’s Day through the end of the month.
We’re kicking off a(n) _______32________ for fun this week. We’re all _______33______ and WE PLAN TO WIN! The last several years, to make donating ________34______, we set up food sculpture competitions between departments. Each department _______35______ bring in cans, sacks of rice, peanut butter, etc., then build and compete for the best _____36_____. The sculptures would be in a central location so coworkers could cast their vote for their ______37______. We tracked how much ____38_____ was provided by each group and then after the competition, all the _______39______ were taken to the food bank. We challenged ourselves to deliver more food and more weight each year, _______40______ it was for a great cause.
21. A. turn to B. belong to C. refer to D. donate to
22. A. supported B. challenged C. criticized D. enlarged
23. A. We B. You C. They D. All
24. A. pile up B. go bad C. run out D. sell well
25. A. only B. actually C. even D. especially
26. A. cultural B. economic C. historical D. political
27. A. hungry B. anxious C. unhappy D. lazy
28. A. schools B. charities C. companies D. governments
29. A. prove B. stress C. find D. win
30. A. or B. andC. but D. so
31. A. focusing on B. relating to C. depending on D. leading to
32. A. campaign B. adventure C. ceremony D. exhibition
33. A. excited B. involved C. thankedD. prepared
34. A. likely B. fun C. useful D. public
35. A. could B. must C. would D. should
36. A. design B. grade C. speech D. play
37. A. groupB. friend C. hobby D. favorite
38. A. money B. food C. energy D. attenetion
39. A. gifts B. goods C. donations D. participants
40. A. knowing B. imaginingC. hoping D. showing
第二节：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。
I put a package of small gold colored foil (金箔) angels in my purse after my illness. The package was ___36___ and the angels fell out into my purse.
On the way home, I was at the store __37____ for something and change was __38____. I dug in, got the change and gave it to the __39____. I didn’t realize there were also angels sticking (粘) to the ___40___! Well, she said, “Oh, angels for __41____! Thank you! Come back and see me anytime!”
This __42____ several times that day, with almost the same reaction at __43____ places, with different people. So now I keep the angels in there and __44____ dispense (分发) them with the change.
This little __45____ has led to some interesting conversations --- for example, when I did go back to the same __46____ where the lady received the __47____ angles, she told me how much she __48____ them and kept them by her bed.
She then told me, “I was __49____ as a child, I couldn’t walk or talk. My grandparents told me that if I didn’t __50____ I would be healed because the angel was __51____ me. I started praying, and within a year I was totally healed! I’m so __52____ for this healing!”
She also told me that the first time she __53____me, she thought I was an angel! I then gave her some more angels, and ___54___ she acted like I had given her a million dollars!
What a lovely __55____!
I plan on always keeping the little gold angels in my purse and dispensing them everywhere. When I do, I don’t say anything --- I just give them with the change.
36. A. lost B. mended C. opened D. stolen
37. A. calling B. paying C. looking D. examining
38. A. saved B. checked C. returned D. required
39. A. salesperson B. waiter C. beggar D. conductor
40. A. clothes B. purse C. money D. package
41. A. them B. her C. you D. me
42. A. changed B. happened C. existed D. gained
43. A. different B. similar C. familiar D. successful
44. A. never B. almost C. always D. finally
45. A. reaction B. fault C. help D. practice
46. A. company B. store C. station D. city
47. A. first B. only C. last D. some
48. A. treasured B. missed C. expected D. needed
49. A. deafB. blind C. wounded D. disabled
50. A. get up B. give up C. turn up D. come up
51. A. inside B. outside C. like D. behind
52. A. tense B. sorryC. grateful D. proud
53. A. dreamed B. testedC. sawD. found
54. A. however B. alsoC. laterD. again
55. A. tradeB. experienceC. planD. method
第三节：完形填空（共20小题，每题1.5分, 满分30分）
Everybody gets unhappy. That’s why people eat a lot of 21 or spend lots of money on clothes—they think that these things will make them 22 ! 23 , it is easy to create happiness, if you just have learned to be a 24 .
Giving 25 and resources to others who need them is a good thing to do. It will possibly contribute more to your happiness and to maintaining(保持) a 26 attitude than anything else. The key to successful family 27 is spending time staying with other family members. Give your time to your husband or wife, 28 time and resources to your children, and 29 they are the most valuable to you in the world.
Imagine this: a boy has 30 ,and you give him something of great 31 to him, such as by reading him a book. There is no 32 that you’ll see a big simile on his face. Maybe you’ll find that this is the happiest 33 of your life. You can also volunteer for a rescue service. There you will learn the meaning of“I cried 34 I had no shoes and then I saw a man who had no legs”.
Isn’t it true that the happiest people are typically those we consider foolish because they are 35 ready to give you the 36 off their back? It is also 37 that the most discontent(不满足的) people are the ones who are always making demands and never 38 others. Form the 39 of being a Big Giver, and then you will know one of the secrets to living a 40 and happy life.
21.A.junk food B.meals C.fruits D.vegetables
22.A unhappy B.disappointed C.happy D.satisfied
23.A.Mostly B.Actually C.Finally D.Naturally
24A.winner B.reminder C.receiver D.giver
25.A time B.money C.clothes D.food
26.A.positive
27.A.communication B.negative
B.relationships C.rude
C.hobbies D.equal
D.topic
28.A. take B. bring C. devote D. lead
29.A.believe B.recognize C.understand D.dream
30.A.something B.nothing C.everything D.anything
31.A.value B.help C.use D.importance
32.A.wonder B.need C.doubt D.good
33.A.view B.person C.day D.moment
34.A.but B.because C.though D.if
35.A. never B.yet C.seldom D.always
36.A. clothes B. hat C. money D. life
37.A.true B.certain C.sure D.real
38.A.take in B.pay for C.care about D.worry about
39.A.culture B.custom C.look D.habit
40.A.healthy B.unforgettable C.successful D.simple
第二节：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。
An Act of Kindness
Mother was making a dish for Mrs. Smith next door , 36 six-year-old Susie came up and 37 why Mommy was doing so .
“Because Mrs. Smith is very sad: she lost her daughter and she has a broken heart. We need to take care of her 38 .And when someone is very , very sad , they have trouble doing the 39 things like making dinner or other housework . Because we’re part of a 40 and Mrs Smith is our neighbor , we need to do some thing to help her. Mrs Smith won’t 41 be able to talk with or hug her daughter or do all those wonderful things that mommies and daughters do together. You’re a very smart girl , Susie ; maybe you’ll think of some way to help take care of Mrs. Smith.”
Susie thought seriously about this 42 and how she could do her part in 43 Mrs. Smith. A few minutes later , Susie knocked on her door. After a few moments , Mrs Smith 44 the knock with a “Hi , Susie”.
Susie noticed that Mrs. Smith didn’t have that 45 musical quality about her voice when she greeted someone, and she also looked as though having been 46 because her eyes were weary and swollen(肿胀). “What can I do for you , Susie ?” asked Mrs. Smith.
“My mommy says that you lost your daughter and you’re very , very sad with a broken heart.” Susie 47 her hand out shyly. In it was a 48 . “This is for your 49 . Mrs. Smith knelt down and hugged Susie , choking back her tears. 50 her tears she said ,”thank you , darling girl, this will help a lot.”
Mrs. Smith accepted Susie’s act of kindness and took it one step 51 . She bought a small key ring with a picture frame ---- 52 designed to carry keys and proudly display a family portrait at the same time. Mrs. Smith placed Susie’s Band –Aid in the frame to 53 herself to heal a little every time she sees it. She wisely knows that healing takes time and support . It has become her 54 for healing , 55 forgetting the joy and love she experienced with her laughter.
36. A. whenB. then C. as D. while
37. A. stated B. wandered C. claimed D. wondered
38. A. after all B. at present C. from now on D. for a little while
39. A. little B. few C. hard D. tough
40. A. family B. community C. world D. race
41. A. even B. nearly C. ever D. barely
42. A. challenge B. chance C. incident D. risk
43. A. attending to B. stocking with C. dealing with D. getting on with
44. A. reacted B. responded C. answered D. received
45. A. desperate B. familiar C. annoyingD. anxious
46. A. sleeping B. reflecting C. weeping D. praying
47. A. brought B. took C. held D. pulled
48. A. Band-Aid B. key C. picture D. frame
49. A. daughterB. eyesC. handsD. broken heart
50. A. Upon B. ThroughC. At D. By
51. A. further B. as well C. in detailD. once again
52. A. that B. which C. whatD. one
53. A. recover B. remind C. rewardD. repay
54. A. symbol B. burden C. pressureD. ambition
55. A. rather than B. in case of C. yet notD. regardless of
第二节：完形填空（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从41~55各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，
选出最佳选项。
It was the afternoon of December 24, the day before Christmas, but I had to stay to tidy the office. The only thing that _41_ my day was the beautifully decorated Christmas tree in our waiting room and a _42_ sent to me by a fellow I was dating—a dozen long-stemmed red roses.
Suddenly, our receptionist came and said there was a lady outside that urgently needed to speak with me. As I stepped out, I noticed a young _43_ woman with a baby in her arms standing there. 44_ , she explained that her husband—a prisoner in a nearby prison—was my next patient. She told me she wasn’t allowed to visit her husband in prison and _45_ he had never seen his son. So she _46_ me to let her wait here ahead of time. I agreed. After all , it was Christmas Eve.
A short time later, her husband arrived—with chains on his feet, cuffs on his hands, and two armed guards _47_ him. The woman’s tired face _48_ when her husband took a seat beside her. I watched them laugh, cry, and share their _49_ . He seemed like a gentle and honest man.
At the end of the _50_ , the man had to go back and I wished him a Merry Christmas. He smiled and thanked me and said he felt saddened by the fact that he hadn’t been able to get his wife _51_ for Christmas. On hearing this, I was _52_ with a wonderful idea.
I’ll never forget the _53_ on both their faces as the prisoner gave his wife the beautiful, long-stemmed red roses. I’m not sure who _54_ the most joy—the husband in giving, the wife in receiving, or myself in having the opportunity to share in this _55_ moment.
41. A. enjoyed B. brightened C. relaxed D. presented
42. A. gift B. regards C. message D. package
43. A. ordinary-looking B. good-looking C. tired-looking D. frightened-looking
44. A. Happily B. Quietly C. Excitedly D. Nervously
45. A. why B. how C. that D. when
46. A. persuaded B. demanded C. begged D. pleased
47. A. near B. around C. behind D. before
48. A. turned pale B. went red C. lit up D. turned away
49. A. child B. tears C. joy D. sorrows
50. A. meeting B. appointment C. discussion D. conversation
51. A. something B. nothing C. anything D. everything
52. A. encouraged B. struck C. provided D. inspired
53. A. sadness B. happiness C. look D. smiles
54. A. experienced B. received C. gave D. accepted
55. A. unforgettable B. sad C. happy D. special