I recently returned from a trip to Walt Disney World where my wife and I celebrated our 40th wedding anniversary. While traveling ____ at 35,000 feet I could not help but be grateful to the people who __
__ to the incredible flying machine. Looking out of the __
__ , I could see a wide expanse of both earth and sky where limits were not seen in direction or space.
Rivers, valleys, mountains, and colors entered my mind ____ I sat and gazed at a scene that most passengers missed as they either slept or __
__ what was beside them. What if they __
__ being unaware of the world around them? What if they began to gather with focused intent to make a better world, to change the air, and to find __
__ among nations? I saw out of my window nothing that __
_ conflict or strife(斗争). __
__ I saw was a world, a beautiful blue and white world, which surpassed the beauty of my wildest __
__.
I ____ the plane and saw few people take the time to look and see that wonder. Some were reading worrisome news while __
__ tended to their children. The stewardess(空中小姐) went about her duties in a(n) __
__ kind of way. “What would you like to drink?” “What kind of snack would you like?” was her world.
What if we ___ just one minute to focus on the __
of this world and its people? What if we began to remove the walls that separate us __
each other and the outside world? What if peace was the focus of our __
for just that small amount of time? Would our world change? I feel the __
are found in the questions themselves. Why not begin to use focused intent to change, and __
the world of our dreams? It will __
only a few minutes each day. What a difference that would make!
A.over B.back C.through D.abroad
A.referred B.pointed C.used D.contributed
A.door B.window C.seat D.glass
A.before B.since C.as D.though
A.ignored B.appreciated C.valued D.realised
A.refused B.continued C.stopped D.risked
A.conflict B.fault C.peace D.wonder
A.read B.suggested C.said D.created
A. How B. What C. Which D. That
A.imagination B.expression C.mind D.confusion
A.took up B.turned up C.went though D.looked around
A.another B.others C.the other D.the others
A.different B.automatic C.common D.unusual
A.set aside B.set off C.set about D.take off
A.kindness B.wildness C.beauty D.politeness
A.off B.between C.with D.from
A.desire B.thought C.attention D.dream
A.answers B.problems C.ways D.changes
A.increase B.improve C.renew D.control
A.cost B.spend C.kill D.take
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。
Today we had an American family, the Robinsons, for Sunday dinner. Mr. Robinson is my mother’s co-worker.
Mr. and Mrs. Robinson and their two young came at about 6:00 PM. Mrs. Robinson gave Mum a bunch of fresh flowers, color,freshness and their good will. Mum did the and it was left to ourselves to get to know each other. I soon on well with the two girls Judy and Annie.
Mrs. Robinson was much than her husband. There was a moment of embarrassment when Granny asked about her . Mum was about to apologize Mrs. Robinson laughed and said it was quite all right and that she had been in long enough to know it was the Chinese custom. She told us that she was 32, though her husband was 52.
And of course they entirely the dinner. Like a perfect Chinese hostess, Mum and especially Granny stuffing(填) them with food and urging them to eat and to drink, apologizing all the time that it’s a homely meal. , Mrs. Robinson said to Mum, “In the West any hostess would be proud of such a feast instead of apologizing for it, and we don’t urge the guests to eat or drink. so many good things before me, I certainly don’t need any urging. The problem is how to prevent overeating owing to your keeping putting food into my bowl.” We
all laughter at that.
When they to leave, they thanked us not only for the excellent dinner, but for giving them such a nice . Besides, they insisted on giving every one of us a hug and a , which did embarrass me. But I think Granny was really when they kissed her.
It’s surprising how a little good will on both sides can language and cultural barriers.
A.sons B.babies C.daughters D.friends
A.bringing B.taking C.fetching D.adding
A.decoration B.direction C.introduction D.instruction
A.made B.went C.talked D.got
A.older B.younger C.thinner D.taller
A.marriage B.belief C.age D.salary
A.while B.when C.but D.and
A.Britain B.Canada C.America D.China
A.honestly B.gradually C.excitedly D.loudly
A.prepared B.tasted C.enjoyed D.swallowed
A.continued B.remained C.suggested D.kept
A.However B.Besides C.Therefore D.Instead
A.For B.With C.Over D.As
A.themselves B.herself C.ourselves D.myself
A.broke out B.gave off C.burst into D.set out
A.came B.hurried C.got D.rose
A.day B.time C.meal D.gift
A.smile B.word C.kiss D.hand
A.touched B.interested C.attracted D.encouraged
A.change B.improve C.damage D.break
完形填空(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,然后从下列各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项.
As a young reporter, Sparky asked Lu Haoting, a business reporter from China Daily, for help on interviewing.He found that interviewing people is not as 1as just asking questions.To his 2 , journalists also need to do a lot of homework 3 an interview.
Lu shared her 4of a recent interview with the president of Boeing China, David Wang, with Sparky.
There are two 5 of interviews, inclusive (群访) and exclusive (专访).The inclusive interview is 6in the form of a press conference.
In a(n) 7interview, only you and the interviewee talk 8.You need to 9 all your questions for both types of interviews 10.
" 11you don’t prepare, you will ask some silly questions and 12 your time," Lu said.
"I wanted to know Boeing’s new strategy in the Chinese market.13I checked out over 20 reports from different newspapers about Boeing and its rival, Airbus," Lu said.She also found useful 14 about the two companies on their websites.
On many occasions, interviewees 15journalists to provide a question list in advance of an interview.In order to 16a proper objective story Lu also interviewed some 17to get their comments on Boeing’s performance in China.
18 her interview with David Wang only lasted about half an hour, her 19helped her to ask many good questions about Boeing’s development in China.
"After a successful interview, you always find all that homework was really 20it," Lu told Sparky.
A.interesting B.simple C.general D.interactive
A.excitement B.disappointment C.surprise D.delight
A.before B.after C.at D.in
A.idea B.opinion C.knowledge D.experience
A.stages B.kinds C.steps D.ways
A.almost B.nearly C.mainly D.hardly
A.inclusive B.exclusive C.formal D.informal
A.side by side B.in secret C.at work D.face to face
A.prepare B.think C.find D.ask
A.in case B.in memory C.in advance D.in mind
A.Though B.As C.Since D.If
A.waste B.take C.cost D.lose
A.But B.So C.Then D.Now
A.comments B.information C.news D.reports
A.insist B.allow C.require D.agree
A.read B.produce C.make D.form
A.experts B.friends C.businessmen D.others
A.Then B.Although C.When D.Until
A.homework B.friends C.attitude D.search
A.realizing B.behind C.worth D.helping
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中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。
It seemed like an everyday moment, but now I realize that when he introduced himself to me, it was the beginning of a life-changing experience.
I met him at a summer 1 , and although I met hundreds of people every day, I became his 2 . We talked, like everyone else, about our 3 and hobbies. We were not4 at all, but we really had a lot in common. By the end of the camp, we were5 stories and laughs, and promised to6 .
When I returned home, I7 that I had lost the paper with his e-mail address on it. I looked through all my stuff (东西), but without8 . One day, I thought to look him up on the online network that was set up for the campers. 9 I was online, an instant message suddenly appeared on the 10 . It was the boy who I had just tried to11 a moment before.
A series of very meaningful conversations12 then. I don’t know13 , but for some reason we started to 14 our deepest feelings in15 , and learned from each other’s pain and experiences. It was a very new 16 for me,and it was extremely beneficial to my heart and my soul. 17 I hadfound someone who was willing to 18 me without prejudice (偏见).
I have only known him for three months, but the 19 in me is great.I love, I live, and I believe in my life. I 20cry every night because of thehappiness inside me. I dearly hope that he has also benefited from our exchanges even though we are hundreds of miles apart and can only communicate by messaging.
A.class B.party C.camp D.pub
A.classmate B.friend C.partner D.colleague
A.schools B.homes C.interests D.teachers
A.familiar B.strange C.different D.similar
A.sparing B.telling C.sharing D.showing
A.have a party B.keep in touch C.get along D.have fun
A.knew B.announced C.regretted D.realized
A.reason B.1uck C.doubt D.pity
A.Before B.Although C.When D.Since
A.screen B.desk C.board D.computer
A.1ook up B.find out C.call on D.hear from
A.heard B.started C.appeared D.existed
A.why B.where C.what D.which
A.create B.express C.hide D.refuse
A.writing B.working C.displaying D.listing
A.treatment B.solution C.experience D.way
A.Rapidly B.Finally C.Shortly D.Hardly
A.thank B.help C.understand D.support
A.1ove B.hope C.respect D.change
A.always B.no longer C.sometimes D.often
完形填空(共20题,满分1.5分)
Once upon a time there was a child ready to be .
One day the child asked God, "They tell me you are going to send me to earth tomorrow but how am I going to live there being so small and ?"
God , "Among the many angels, I have chosen one for you. She will be waiting for you and will you."
"But", said the child, "tell me here in I don’t do anything else but sing and smile. That’s what I need to be !"
God said, "Your angel will sing for you and will also smile for you everyday. And you will feel your angel’s love and be happy."
"And", said the child, "How am I going to be able to when people talk to me, if I don’t know the language that men talk?"
"That’s easy", said God, "Your angel will tell you the most beautiful and words you will ever hear, and with much and care, your angel will teach you how to ."
The child looked up God saying, "And what am I going to do when I want to talk you?"
God smiled at the child saying, "Your angel will place your hands together and will teach you how to ."
The child said, "I’ve heard on earth there are bad men. Who will me?"
God put his arm around the child, saying, "Your angel will defend you - even if it means life!"
The child looked sad, saying, "But I will always be because I will not see you anymore."
God hugged the child, "Your angel will always talk to you about me and will teach you the way to come back to me,I will always be next to you."
The child, in a hurry, asked softly, "Oh God, if I am about to leave now please tell me my angel’s !"
God replied, "Your angel’s name is of no ... you will call her !"
A.delivered B.born C.multiplied D.reproduced
A.young B.lonely C.helpless D.naughty
A.supplied B.replied C.applied D.complied
A.take care B.look after C.tend to D.pretend
A.Heaven B.Sky C.Hell D.Space
A.sad B.happy C.embarrassed D.awkward
A.think B.suppose C.utter D.understand
A.sweet B.hard C.fluent D.bitter
A.patience B.tolerance C.joy D.happiness
A.speak B.state C.put D.say
A.to B.at C.in D.on
A.behave B.perform C.pray D.wave
A.prevent B.protect C.tend D.accompany
A.to risk B.risking C.to devote D.devoting
A.sorrowful B.happy C.cheerful D.confused
A.as though B.now that C.even though D.so that
A.name B.address C.appearance D.quality
A.meaning B.importance C.usage D.value
A.simply B.faithfully C.sincerely D.devotedly
A.MOMMY B.DADDLY C.SISTER D.BROTHER
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 Lin Tao’s first visit to England. He was looking 36 to his first journey on London’s Underground Railway. Against 37 of his friends he decided to go alone.
He 38 the station shortly after five o’clock in the afternoon. This is a 39 time to travel in London because too many people go home 40 work at this hour. He had to join a long line of people 41 were waiting for tickets. When 42 his turn came, he had some difficulty in making himself understood by the man 43 tickets. However, he got the right44in the end and by asking people the 45 he also found the right platform. It was crowed with people. He did not manage to get on the first train, 46 he was able to move nearer the edge of the platform so as to be in a better position to 47 the next one.
When this train came in, Lin Tao was swept forward on to the train by the rush of people from behind. The doors 48 and the train moved off. He was 49 to see the names of the stations 50 the train stopped, but he knew that the station he wanted was the sixth stop along the line. When the train reached the sixth station, Lin Tao got off, 51 glad that his journey had been so easy. But he suddenly 52 that he had come to a station he 53 ! He explained his difficulty to a man standing on the platform. With a smile 54 his face, the man told Lin Tao that he 55a train going in the opposite direction. The train had come to a small town, the name of which sounded very strange.
A.forward B.toward C.upward D.downward
A.an advice B.the advice C.advice D.advise
A.arrived B.got C.hurried D.entered
A.short B.well C.good D.bad
A.for B.at C.from D.before
A.who B.whom C.whose D.which
A.at first B.at last C.at least D.at most
A.sell B.to sell C.selling D.sold
A.platform B.station C.ticket D.taxi
A.road B.way C.path D.means
A.and B.or C.but D.so
A.get on B.get off C.get up D.get down
A.open B.opened C.close D.closed
A.able B.unable C.sure D.possible
A.which B.that C.before D.where
A.feeling B.felt C.fell D.fallen
A.recognized B.understood C.realized D.felt
A.have never listened to B.had never heard of C.had never listened D.has never heard
A.in B.on C.of D.to
A.had bought B.had sat C.had driven D.had caught