My sons and I decided to go walking around the lake near our home the other day. It is such a place to spend an afternoon in the springtime when flowers are on the trees and grass is coming up through the ground. It has a well path that circles the entire lake. You can walk at your own and delight in all the natural beauty that surrounds you. It is the perfect place to get back to nature and to fill your soul with joy.
The only is that with the path being so near the water, erosion(侵蚀) sometimes creates holes. It was while we were to walk along it the other day that one of them caught my oldest boy . He stumbled and almost fell but thankfully was able to reach out and take my hand. I him and we walked on for a while holding hands and feeling in our love for each other.
I think that sometimes the we face in our long life are a lot like those holes in the ground. They are always there causing us to stumble and sometimes even to fall. It is good to know, , that we can always reach out and take the hands of our beloved ones. They are always there by our side to pick us up and steady us. They are always for us to take their hands and walk on with them connected in love without .
The next time you stumble and fall on your through life then reach out and take loving hands. And you take them never let them go again. Walk on with them forever, choosing love and sharing joy with each you take. Always remember too that with the loving hands your walk you can use your other hands to reach out and help those who have fallen as well. The life journey, , is always better when you are holding the hands of those you love.
A．common B．secret C．remote D．glorious
A．coming out B．picking out C．showing off D．running off
A．decorated B．worn C．paved D．repaired
A．pace B．expense C．request D．service
A．forget B．recognize C．touch D．protect
A．excitement B．difference C．problem D．memory
A．warm-hearted B．light-hearted C．absent-minded D．narrow-minded
A．unwillingly B．ultimately C．occasionally D．unexpectedly
A．blamed B．encourage C．steadied D．accompanied
A．connected B．ignored C． blocked D．surprised
A．chances B．troubles C．changes D．responsibilities
A．therefore B．however C．besides D．otherwise
A．waiting B．learning C．forgetting D．hoping
A．free B．available C．convenient D．ready
A．purpose B．effort C．difficulty D．hesitation
A．direction B．destination C．journey D．experience
A．after B．before C．unless D．because
A．advice B．step C．choice D．measure
A．dragging B．leading C．guiding D．balancing
A．above all B．first of all C．after all D．in all
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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
On his way to the airport one afternoon, Phillip asked the driver to wait outside the bank while he collected some traveler’s checks.
The plane was to 36 at 5:30.From the bank, there was still 37 journey to the airport 38 Phillip merely enjoyed the scene along the way. Shortly before arriving, he began 39 the things he would need for the 40 : tickets, money, the address ofOn his way to the airport one afternoon, Phillip asked the driver to wait outside the bank while he collected some traveler’s checks.
The plane was to 36 at 5:30. From there was still a 37 journey to the airport 38 Phillip merely watched the scene along the way. Shortly before arriving , he began 39 the things he would need for the 40 : tickets , money , the address of his hotel, traveller’s checks —Just a moment . How about his passport? Phillip went through his pocket. He suddenly 41 that he must have let his passport 42 .
What could he do? It was now five past four and there would be too little 43 to return to the bank. This was the 44 time he was representing his company for an importantmeeting 45 the manager of a French company in Paris the following morning . Without a passport he would be 46 to board the plane. At that moment , the taxi 47 outside the air terminal (候机楼). Phillip got 48 , took his suitcase and paid the driver. He then 49 a good deal of confusion in the building .A 50 could be heard over the loudspeaker.
“We very much 51 that because of a twenty-four-hour strike of airport staff ,all flights for the rest of today have had to be called off.” Passengers are 52 to get in touch with their travel agents or with this terminal for 53 on tomorrow’s flights. Phillip was
very glad to hear that, He would let his company know about this 54 and, thank goodness, he would have the opportunity of calling at his bank the following morning to 55 his passport . .
36．A．check in B．lead off C．take off D．go up
37．A．long B．short C．pleasant D．rough
38．A．as B．so C．but D．because
39．A．buying B．taking over C．putting about D．checking
40．A．plane B．trip C．companyD．flight
41．A．realized B．promised C．recognized D．suggested
42．A．at home B．at the bank C．at the office D．in the taxi
43．A．time B．chance C．possibility D．use
44．A．golden B．last C．only D．first
45．A．in B．to C．at D．with
46．A．sad B．unable C．nervous D．difficult
47．A．stopped B．ran C．went D．opened
48．A．off B．back C．out D．away
49．A．started B．caught C．noticed D．left
50．A．speech B．signal C．call D．voice
51．A．apologize B．announce C．worry D．regret
52．A．advised B．forced C．allowed D．persuaded
53．A．ideas B．plans C．information D．time
54．A．person B．situation C．place D．airport
55．A．return B．show C．recover D．change
第二节完形填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）
阅读下面的短文，掌握其大意，然后从21~40各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。
Russ was a lovable kid with a variety of communication challenges---a speech impediment (语言障碍), dyslexia (诵读困难), and auditory problems. __21__ today he is walking confidently, standing tall to make an acceptance __22__ for having been chosen one of the “Outstanding Young Citizens” in Ocean County, New Jersey __23__ his remarkable volunteer service in the town of Toms River.
As I listened, I closed my eyes. I found myself __24__ those memorable moments. My mind was full of warm images of Russ as a loving, caring youth, a gentle soul, __25__ his challenges. And now, as he stood at the platform, I knew his heart __26__ be racing. As Russ continued to speak, I thought about the fateful day when he was diagnosed with all those impairments(损伤) and how __27__ his tutors would be if they could see him today. Here he was at twenty-nine, being honored for ten years of service as a volunteer __28__. Russ was __29__ for organizing clothing for the homeless, teaching preschool children about fire safety, and for playing Santa Claus for very sick children by driving up in a fire truck.
Russ thanked his parents for providing him with dignity and for teaching him about morals. Then, pausing for a few seconds, he __30__ us by surprise by touching lovingly on the __31__ of his nephew, Austin. Austin was just three years old when he died from an incurable disease. At that moment, I had to close my eyes again __32__ a different set of tears ran down my cheeks. A silence __33__ the room as Russ owed his volunteer award to Austin. He __34__ his address by lifting up the audience with these words, “Austin taught me how to love.”
I have never thought of this day. __35__, no one had ever thought that Russ would made __36__ as the star of the football team, and he had never been voted “most likely to succeed,” but he __37__ to be a true “star” in his community. Russ became a man of strong character __38__ his unselfish service to others. With so many impairments, Russ now sees and acts __39__ with his heart. His words and deeds inspire everyone who knows him. It is Russ, our son, who has shown us what __40__ is.
21. A. And B. While C. As D. But
22. A. point B. speech C. call D. appeal
23. A. in spite of B. regardless of C. because of D. in face of
24. A. recalling B. recording C. seizing D. expecting
25. A. facing up to B. concerning about C. escaping from D. putting up with
26. A. could B. might C. would D. must
27. A. nervous B. excited C. proud D. surprised
28. A. policeman B. tailor C. tutor D. fireman
29. A. grateful B. responsible C. anxious D. fit
30. A. took B. got C. shocked D. moved
31. A. birth B. achievement C. loss D. disease
32. A. since B. after C. when D. before
33. A. dropped down B. got up C. took off D. fell over
34. A. concluded B. wrote C. delivered D. started
35. A. Generally B. Surprisingly C. Actually D. However
36. A. it B. him C. one D. that
37. A. happened B. rose C. appeared D. reduced
38. A. at B. on C. by D. in
39. A. cautiously B. generously C. closely D. clearly
40. A. sharing B. love C. sacrifice D. confidence
第四节完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出适合填入
对应空白处的最佳选项。并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。
David grew up poor. He started 26 in the 7th grade and by high school he was only going to school half days, leaving at 11 am to go to work.
Lack of money meant lack of 27 opportunities, but he had a 28 for knowledge. In his 29 time he read books on human development, vocabulary builders, 30 that he thought would help him succeed 31 down the road.
He was a hard worker and rose above his lack of higher education to produce decently for his family, 32 the factory life was taking it toll (造成伤害) on him 33 , emotionally, and spiritually. It was, in his mind, 34 him like a slow poison.
In 1995 he bought his first computer and a few months later discovered the Internet. He wanted to be a part of it, and worked 48 or more hours in the 35 and worked 36 40 or more hours a week teaching 37 computer skills. He worked harder than he 38 had in his life, logging over 100 hours a week on many, many 39 .
David began applying for jobs in the Internet and computer fields. He was shot down many times, but he never 40 . he had a goal and kept after it even when he didn’t feel like it because anything else seemed so 41 . That kind of drive and perseverance (坚持不懈) almost always pays off.
I’m 42 to say David left the factory and took a job in the computer field. He beat out college-educated applicants with 4-year degrees with his 43 skills.
This is a true story about 44 . It’s a story about believing yourself. It’s a story about finding what you love to do and following your 45 .
| 26. A. studying |
B. working |
C. entering |
D. playing |
| 27. A. educational |
B. personal |
C. political |
D. occasional |
| 28. A. way |
B. hope |
C. hunger |
D. goal |
| 29. A. spare |
B. part |
C. own |
D. school |
| 30. A. something |
B. everything |
C. anything |
D. nothing |
| 31. A. somewhere |
B. everywhere |
C. anywhere |
D. nowhere |
| 32. A. and |
B. so |
C. yet |
D. but |
| 33. A. terribly |
B. personally |
C. heartedly |
D. physically |
| 34. A. fighting |
B. killing |
C. murdering |
D. butchering |
| 35. A. factory |
B. farm |
C. school |
D. family |
| 36. A. other |
B. the other |
C. others |
D. another |
| 37. A. him |
B. himself |
C. themselves |
D. others |
| 38. A. even |
B. ever |
C. still |
D. yet |
| 39. A. positions |
B. conditions |
C. occasions |
D. situations |
| 40. A. gave up |
B. gave in |
C. gave away |
D. gave out |
| 41. A. helpful |
B. hopeful |
C. helpless |
D. hopeless |
| 42. A. sure |
B. certain |
C. sorry |
D. happy |
| 43. A. self-taught |
B. self-assured |
C. self-controlled |
D. self-styled |
| 44. A. failure |
B. confidence |
C. foundation |
D. determination |
| 45. A. ideas |
B. ways |
C. dreams |
D. styles |
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，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。
It was so cold that I couldn’t feel my legs. There was going to be a racing contest that night so I was 26 my horse, Skippy, up. I was simply running laps around the ring. The 27 cold air had been blowing past me, freezing my limbs, but every second I 28 it. You could hear the faint 29 of the people up at the clubhouse eating their dinner. My parents were also there, not knowing that my little sister had slowly wandered her way down to the ring. It was 30 because there was no moon or stars. Nobody else was in the ring at the time. I was really enjoying the 31 and I was able to 32 what Skippy was doing. As I took my last lap it 33 . Everything rapidly slowed down as I saw my little sister step 34 the ring. I saw true fear on her face because she knew she wouldn’t be 35 to move out of the way fast enough. She knew that she was going to get hit.
She tried to 36 but nothing came out of her fear-dried throat. When my horse got to her, he was still in a full out run. 37 , miraculously(奇迹般地), he slid so hard on his back feet that he 38 . It really made the 39 seem absolutely unreal. I thought that maybe I was 40 . I had 41 in my mind that I wasn’t seeing what was happening. I knew I had hit my sister. There was no way I could have 42 her. My horse was rising straight up and while he was in the air I couldn’t breathe. It’s like I forgot 43 . As all of this happened I watched my sister’s face transform (变形) through many different 44 : terror, confusion, curiosity, and then a sort of relief. Then she was laughing.
As I held my sister into my arms, Skippy stood right behind me knowing that I actually owed him my life 45 he saved my sister’s.
26.A. pickingB. warming C. catching D. setting
27.A. bitterlyB. hardly C. gently D. perfectly
28.A. challenged B. witnessedC. enjoyed D. hated
29.A. ceremony B. traditionC. victory D. laughter
30.A. windy B. bright C. dark D. cloudy
31.A. quiet B. quality C. impression D.significance
32.A. rely onB. focus on C. insist on D. put on
33.A. let out B. held on C. participated inD.took place
34.A. close to B. out of C. into D. towards
35.A. able B. frightened C. content D. proud
36.A. evaluate B. worry C. scream D. escape
37.A. Accidentally B. Normally C. Generally D. Somehow
38.A. sped up B. rose up C. broke down D. wore out
39.A. moment B. contest C. comment D.technique
40.A. advancing B. breathing C. concluding D. dreaming
41.A. thatB. none C. neither D. it
42.A. hitB. recognized C. missedD. acknowledged
43.A. how B. what C. when D. why
44.A. actionsB. emotions C. attitudes D. thoughts
45.A. if B. because C. as if D. so that
第四节完形填空（共20 小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）
A group of dinner guests were sitting around the table discussing life. One man, a CEO, decided to explain the problems with 26 . He argued, "What's a kid going to learn from a teacher? You know what people say about teachers: those who can, do---those who can't, 27 ."
To stress his point he turned to another guest, "You're a teacher, Bonnie. What do you 28 ?"
Bonnie, who had a reputation for 29 and frankness, replied, "You want to know what I make?” She 30 for a second and then began.
"Well, I make kids work harder than they ever thought they could. I make kids sit through 40 minutes of 31 time while their parents can't make them 32 for 5 minutes without an iPod. You want to know what I make?"
She paused again and looked at each and every person sitting at the table 33 .
"I make kids wonder and question. I make them 34 for what they do 35 . I make them have 36 for the old and take responsibility for their actions. I teach them to write. I make them read. I make them learn everything they 37 to know in English while they’re preserving their own unique 38 identity. I make my classroom a place where all of my students feel 39 without fearing any danger.
Finally I make them understand that if they use the 40 they were given, work hard, and follow their hearts, they can 41 in life."
Bonnie paused one last time and then continued. "Then when people try to 42 me by what I make, I can hold my head up high and pay no attention because they are 43 . You want to know what I make? I make a 44 !What do you make? "
There is much truth in this 45 : teachers make other professions possible.
26.A. business B. education C. literature D. food
27.A. listen B. wait C. watch D. teach
28.A. make B. get C. win D. possess
29.A. beauty B. honesty C. humor D. generosity
30.A. ate B. thought C. paused D. frowned
31.A. practice B. rest C. class D. work
32.A. sit B. play C. learn D. sleep
33.A. nervously B. calmly C. coldly D. curiously
34.A. prepare B. apply C. apologize D. seek
35.A. importantly B. wrongly C. valuably D. meaningfully
36.A. fear B. concern C. sympathy D. respect
37.A. need B. have C. desire D. mean
38.A. national B. cultural C. mental D. social
39.A. comfortable B. happy C. safe D. fair
40.A. tools B. supplies C. chances D. gifts
41.A. succeed B. struggle C. survive D. live
42.A. pay B. judge C. admire D. accuse
43.A. rude B. foolish C. critical D. mean
44.A. decision B. promise C. difference D. mistake
45.A. account B. declaration C. explanation D. statement