Bobby Moresco grew up in New York’s Hell’s Kitchen, a tough working-class neighbourhood on Manhattan’s West Side. By tradition he have been a construction worker or a policeman, just like his father and most of his childhood pals. , he wanted out. Attracted by the bright lights from the time Bobby was a teen, he tried to . “I wasn’t a actor, but I had a driving need to do something with my life,” he said.
He moved to Hollywood, promising to find his . But he didn’t make it. For almost 10 years, he drove a taxi and worked as a waiter, volunteering at an actors’ workshop that he opened in Hollywood. But Moresco kept working at his career.
In 1983 his younger brother was murdered in a mob-linked killing. Moresco was forced to give up working and moved back to his neighbourhood. In 1988 he finally wrote a play that was to his life. Called Half-Deserted Streets, it was based on his brother’s and staged at a small theater. A Hollywood producer to see it and asked him to work on a screenplay.
His grew, and he got enough assignments to move back to Hollywood. However, it was never easy. By 2003, he was out of work and out of cash he got a call from Paul Haggis, a director who had befriended him. The two worked on the script and tried some famous studios, but their request was . Moresco believed so in the script that he borrowed money, and sold his house. At last the writers found an independent film producer who would take a chance.
The , slipped into the theatres in May 2005, and quietly became both a hit and an overnight success. It him two Academy Awards — Best Film Editing and Best Writing.
At the age of 54, Bobby Moresco became an success. “If you have something you want to do in life, don’t think about the problems,” he says, “think about the to get it done.”
A．must B．should C．can D．need
A．Then B．Therefore C．However D．Besides
A．study B．drive C．teach D．act
A．simple B．strict C．firm D．good
A．different B．impressive C．effective D．necessary
A．occasion B．treasure C．fortune D．possibility
A．afforded B．chosen C．respected D．offered
A．early B．worn C．old D．passed
A．turned B．pointed C．belonged D．related
A．arresting B．injuring C．killing D．shooting
A．advised B．happened C．intended D．planned
A．influence B．ambition C．success D．reputation
A．again B．even C．finally D．still
A．before B．when C．since D．while
A．let out B．looked down C．taken off D．turned down
A．strongly B．hardly C．deeply D．bravely
A．actor B．movie C．studio D．director
A．gave B．failed C．won D．allowed
A．effortless B．enjoyable C．overnight D．optimistic
A．ways B．lines C．manners D．actions
III. 完形填空
An eight-year-old child heard her parents talking about her little brother. All she knew was that he was very sick and they had no money left. When she heard her daddy say to her36 mother with whispered desperation（绝望）, “ 37 a miracle（奇迹） can save him now”, the little girl went to her bedroom and took out her piggy bank. She 38 all the change out on the floor and counted it carefully. Then she 39 her way six blocks to the local drugstore（药店）.
“And what do you want?” asked the chemist.
“It’s40 my little brother,” the girl answered back. “He’s really, really sick and I want to buy a 41 . His name is Andrew and he has something 42 growing inside his head and my daddy says only a miracle can save him.”
“We don’t43 miracles here, child I’m sorry,” the chemist said, smiling 44 at the little girl.
In the shop was a45 customer. He stooped (弯腰) down and asked the little girl, “What kind of miracle does your brother 46 ?”
“I don’t know,” she replied “He’s really sick and mommy says he needs47 . But my daddy can’t pay for it, so I have brought my 48 .”
“How much do you have?” asked the man.
“One dollar and eleven cents,49 I can try and get some more,” she answered quietly.
“Well, what a coincidence（巧合）,” smiled the man. “A dollar and eleven cents — the50 price of a miracle for little brothers. 51 me to where you live. I want to see your brother and 52 your parents.”
That well dressed man was Dr Carlton Armstrong, a surgeon（外科医生）. The operation was completed without53and it wasn’t long before Andrew was 54 again and doing well.
The little girl was happy. She knew exactly how much the miracle cost ... one dollar and eleven cents ... plus the55 of a little child.
36．A．tearful B．hopeful C．helpless D．kind
37．A．Simply B．Just C．Only D．More than
38．A．drew B．pulled C．put D．poured
39．A．followed B．made C．took D．found
40．A．to B．as C．for D．on
41．A．hope B．doctor C．favor D．miracle
42．A．bad B．small C．extra D．impossible
43．A．have B．offer C．sell D．store
44．A．gently B．sadly C．strangely D．coldly
45．A．well dressed B．kind hearted C．well behaved D．good looking
46．A．have B．need C．care D．like
47．A．a doctor B．a surgeon C．an operation D．a kindness
48．A．savings B．wishes C．ideas D．suggestions
49．A．since B．as C．after D．but
50．A．same B．exact C．proper D．necessary
51．A．Show B．Help C．Take D．Follow
52．A．help B．encourage C．persuade D．meet
53．A．difficulty B．delay C．charge D．result
54．A．happy B．well C．strong D．home
55． A．cleverness B．faith C．courage D．Devotion
III. 完形填空 20%（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从36 ~ 55各题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
An 80-year-old man was sitting in his house beside his 45-year-old son. Suddenly a crow landed in front of the window. The father 36 his son, "What is that?" The son replied, "It is a crow." 37 a few minutes, the father asked his son a second time, "What is that?" The son said "I just 38you that it’s a crow." After a little 39 , the
father again asked his son, "What is that?" That time a(n) 40 tone could be heard in the son’s 41 . "It’s a crow, a crow!"
A little later, the father went to his room and 42 with an old diary which he had 43 for many years. After opening the right page, he asked his son to 44it. When the son read it, tears came to his eyes." Today my 45 was sitting with me on the sofa.
When a crow was 46 by the window, my son asked me 23 times what it was, and I 47 to him all 23 times that it was a crow. I hugged him 48each time he asked me the same question. I did not feel 49 answering the same question." If your 50 become old, don’t treat them or look 51them as a burden(累赘). Instead be warm and 52 to them. From today on say this to yourself, "I want to 53 my parents happy forever, for they have 54 for me ever since I was born, and they have always showed their 55 love to me."
36. A. demanded B. asked C. commanded D. tested
37. A. Before B. During C. After D. Within
38. A. told B. reminded C. called D. consulted
39. A. sigh B. doubt C. breath D. while
40. A. sadB. angry C. pitiful D. gentle
41. A. face B. mind C. voice D. pace
42. A. came up B. came out C. came back D. came on
43. A. kept B. gathered C. collected D. searched
44. A. tear B. read C. write D. recite
45. A. son B. daughter C. brother D. father
46. A. lying B. wiping C. sitting D. spying
47. A. required B. repeated C. recalled D. replied
48. A. lovingly B. carefully C. deeply D. lightly
49. A. puzzled B. worried C. amazed D. annoyed
50. A. parents B. relatives C. families D. teachers
51. A. up B. upon C. down D. into
52. A. wise B. kind C. strict D. generous
53. A. send B. pray C. own D. see
54. A. frightened B. hunted C. cared D. waited
55. A. pleasant B. limited C. useful D. Selfless
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,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
选出一个最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项标号涂黑。
About fifteen years ago, when I was about seven years old, I took a trip with my father. Through this great trip I 36 my self-confidence and I could see beautiful 37 _and feel various 38 such as joy, sorrow, and appreciation.
My father liked climbing mountains very much. 39 he took a trip, he would40 take me. At that time he was a good 41 . I also wanted to become a good climber. One 42 summer day my father and I took a 43 to Mt. Sol-Ak, one of the biggest mountains in Korea 44 in the eastern part of Korea.
After a few hours’ train 45 , we arrived at an entrance to the mountain. And then we started climbing. While I was climbing on the mountain, I 46 to sweat like rain. I wanted to take a 47 for only a minute, but my father said to me, “You need to put up with some 48 . If you can 49 this pain now, you will be a better climber than me.” He continued to 50 me.
The 51 I climbed to the top of the mountain, the more labored my breathing became. While I was climbing on a tough and narrow way, I could not 52 anything except my goal—that I 53 become a better climber than my father.
After two hours, I was able to get to the top of the mountain finally. I felt so 54 of myself. I thanked my father for helping and encouraging me. On the top of the mountain I could see the huge sun 55 in the west. It looked like a prize given by God.
36. A. gained B. found C. invented D. showed
37. A. rivers B. valleys C. landscapes D. forests
38. A. emotions B. attitudes C. response D. experience
39. A. Wherever B. Whatever C. However D. Whenever
40. A. probably B. occasionally C. always D. unwillingly
41. A. climber B. teacher C. trainer D. traveler
42. A. special B. proper C. hot D. ordinary
43. A. trip B. vacation C. journey D. voyage
44. A. settled B. lay C. stood D. located
45. A. tour B. travelC. seat D. ride
46. A. continued B. wanted C. seemed D. stopped
47. A. place B. rest C. pause D. breath
48. A. success B. hotness C. difficulties D. failure
49. A. manage B. tolerate C. change D. try
50. A. praise B. inform C. train D. encourage
51. A. more closely B. closely C. closer D. close
52. A. think about B. care for C. find out D. think out
53. A. might B. would C. can D. need
54. A. sure B. excited C. proud D. certain
55. A. going down B. going out C. going over D. going off
第二节：完形填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）
阅读下面短文, 掌握其大意，从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C、D)中,选出最佳选项。并在答题纸上将该选项标号涂黑。
I lived in Dallas, Texas nearly all my life with my mom, dad and older sister. We were21to respect others, value education, and get all that we could out of life. My parents always say, “22hard and the world is yours.” They are never without a23word of advice or a bit of encouragement when life gets tough.
My parents always 24me to go to college. However, when I 25 at 16 years old that I’d rather get married to a man than go to college, they 26stopped telling me they loved me and I could do anything I wanted to. 27 , they persuaded me. I graduated from high school and currently 28 the University of Oklahoma studying medicine. I want to make the 29a better place to live in.
Every time I call home to tell them about a 30I received in Chemistry Lab or Microeconomics or 31 class it is that I’m working hardest for at the moment, they tell me how 32of me they are. I know there are college kids out there that have no one to call home to when they get an “A” on a project and I feel incredibly 33to have my parents.
Don’t get me wrong: We’ve had our share of 34. I was the angry teenager and they were the awful35 that wouldn’t let me stay out all night or let me get my tongue pierced. But somehow, we 36 to work through those issues. They never 37 loving in me or believing in me.
I 38everything I am to my parents. Without their constant love and 39 , I wouldn’t believe I can change the world. My parents taught me to always 40 for what I believe in. So I’m working toward something really great and can only hope I continue to make them proud.
21. A. brought B. introduced C. raised D. produced
22. A. Educate B. Work C. Train D. Practise
23. A. helpfulB. harmful C. stressful D. meaningful
24. A. reminded B. expected C. supposed D. designed
25. A. hesitated B. judged C. fixed D. decided
26. A. never B. ever C. seldom D. hardly
27. A. Carefully B. Hopefully C. Thankfully D. Delightfully
28. A. serve B. attend C. admit D. join
29. A. fortune B. planet C. universe D. world
30. A. grade B. problem C. failure D. value
31. A. whenever B. wherever C. whichever D. however
32. A. modest B. proud C. ashamed D. nervous
33. A. annoyed B. praised C. relaxed D. blessed
34. A. lessons B. problems C. moments D. experiences
35. A. teachers B. directors C. couples D. parents
36. A. managed B. attempted C. succeeded D. conducted
37. A. concluded B. began C. prevented D. stopped
38. A. pay B. oweC. own D. spend
39. A. agreement B. excitement C. encouragementD. statement
40. A. fight B. look C. defend D. protect
完型填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从第21—40各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卷上将该项涂黑。
Just ten years ago, I sat across the desk from a doctor with a serious look. “Yes,” he said, “there is a serious injury in the left lung…” I listened, too 21 to speak, as he continued, “You’ll have to 22 work at once and go to bed. Later on, we’ll see.” He gave no definite promise of recovery.
Feeling like a man who has suddenly been placed under 23 of death. In the next three days, I 24 my affairs; then I went home, got into bed, and set my watch to tick off not the minutes, 25 the months. Two and a half years and many crashed hopes later, I left my bed and began the long 26 back. It was another year before I made it.
I speak of this experience because these years that passed so 27 taught me what to believe and what to 28 . They said to me: Take time, 29 time takes you. I realize now that this world I’m living in is not my oyster（牡蛎）to be opened but my opportunity to be 30 . To me, each day is such a 31 gift. The sun comes up and presents me with 24 brand new, wonderful hours—not to pass, but to 32 .
I’ve learned to 33 those little but all-important things I never thought I had the time to notice before: the play of light on 34 water, the music of the wind in my favorite pine tree. I seem now to see and hear and feel with some of the recovered 35 of childhood. I recall the touch of the springy earth under my feet the day I first stepped upon it after the years in bed. It was like 36 one’s citizenship in a world one had nearly lost. 37 ,I sit back and say to myself, let me make a 38 of this moment I’m living right now. All this, I owe to that long time spent on the deadlines of life. Wiser people come to this awareness 39 having to acquire it the hard way. But I wasn’t wise enough. I’m 40 now, a little, and happier.
21．A．frightened B．embarrassed C．shocked D．confused
22．A．pick up B．give up C．take up D．keep up
23．A．sentence B．shadow C．pressure D．trial
24．A．figured out B．looked after C．cleared up D．concentrated on
25．A．or B．and C．nor D．but
26．A．jump B．walk C．rush D．climb
27．A．quickly B．slowly C．quietly D．easily
28．A．expect B．desire C．obtain D．value
29．A．before B．after C．until D．when
30．A．picked B．accepted C．grasped D．quitted
31．A．precious B．potential C．pleasant D．permanent
32．A．spend B．fill C．employ D．kill
33．A．observe B．appreciate C．ignore D．respect
34．A．falling B．rolling C．running D．pouring
35．A．ignorance B．absence C．carelessness D．freshness
36．A．regaining B．requiring C．rebuilding D．recovering
37．A．Regularly B．Immediately C．Frequently D．Continuously
38．A．copy B．note C．study D．summary
39．A．beyond B．by C．without D．through
40．A．better B．stronger C．wiser D．healthier