As is universally acknowledged, fresh food benefits our health. As a small child, I didn’t know about the benefits of fresh food. ____, I considered canned fish and fruit, bottled soft drinks and ____ snacks to be the most appetizing (令人垂涎的). As I learned to prefer fresh and ____ foods to the artificial taste of chemically-enhanced snacks, I began to ____ starting a vegetable garden in our backyard.
“What would it take?” I asked my mom. We had the space and were ____ to take care of the plants every day. ____ doing some research online, we ____ to dig out a space of 16 square feet in our yard. It would have to be at least a foot deep ____ with a raised vegetable bed, the vegetables would have two feet of depth to grow.
It was April of 2014. We knew that we had to work ____ if we wanted to plant vegetables that spring. That month, every day after school, I pushed ____ the tough clay (粘土) under our lawn with a large shovel (铲子). Luckily, the rain made the soil ____, and before we knew it, we had finished digging the bed. Next came my favorite part: shopping for ____ and plants. By June, our plants, especially the tomatoes, were growing ____. We had never ____ such fresh tomatoes; they were so sweet that you could almost taste the ____ in them. To give our friends gifts, we packed jars of our little tomatoes. We also ____ Italian pasta sauce with our tomatoes and basil (一种香料). It reassured (使…放心) us to know that we were eating healthy and fresh produce.
The work which we put into our vegetable garden was ____ worthwhile. As long as we had the ____ to start and maintain the garden, we ____ a bountiful (大量的) harvest for the entire summer and fall in return. Thanks to the success of my vegetable garden, I can say that if the ____ of life is to be happy, I’m one little step closer.
A．Likewise B．Instead C．Therefore D．Otherwise
A．preserved B．prepared C．prevented D．protected
A．particular B．delicious C．nutritious D．special
A．think about B．worry about C．adapt to D．appeal to
A．absent B．late C．satisfied D．willing
A．Before B．Since C．As D．After
A．led B．refused C．decided D．afforded
A．so that B．now that C．as long as D．even though
A．quickly B．hardly C．gradually D．suddenly
A．over B．through C．across D．beyond
A．harder B．softer C．heavier D．deeper
A．flowers B．fruits C．seeds D．vegetables
A．at risk B．with care C．in excitement D．like crazy
A．tasted B．sensed C．watched D．smelt
A．tear B．cloud C．sunshine D．wind
A．cooked B．offered C．provided D．supplied
A．rather than B．other than C．no more than D．more than
A．fact B．force C．doubt D．willpower
A．received B．accepted C．spent D．fulfilled
A．way B．quality C．goal D．standard
第二节完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）
Wishing to encourage her young son’s progress on the piano, a mother took her boy to a famous concert. After they were seated, the mother 36 a friend and walked over to greet her. Seizing the 37 to explore the wonders of the concert hall, the little boy got up and explored his way 38 a door marked “NO ADMITTANCE（禁止进入）”. When the lights became less bright and the concert was about to begin, the mother returned to her 39 and discovered that the child was missing.
Suddenly, the curtains 40 and the lights focused on the stage. In horror, the mother saw her little boy sitting at the keyboard, 41 Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star.
At that moment, the great piano master, Paderewski, 42 on the stage, quickly went to the piano and 43 in the boy’s ear, “Don’t 44 . Keep playing.”
Then, leaning(倾斜) over, Paderewski reached down with his left hand and began 45 in a bass (低音的) part. Soon his right arm reached 46 to the other side of the child and he added a beautiful piece of music. 47 , the old master and the boy 48 a frightening situation into a wonderfully creative 49
That’s the way it is in life. 50 we can complete on our own is 51 noteworthy(值得注目的). We try our best, but the 52 aren’t exactly graceful or flowing music. 53 when we put our trust in the hands of greater power, our life can be truly beautiful.
The next time you set 54 to create great performances, listen carefully. You can hear the 55 of the master whispering in your ear, “Don’t quit. Keep playing.”
36. A. made B. saw C. looked D. called
37. A. chance B. performance C. piano D. lesson
38. A. over B. above C. across D. through
39. A. stage B. seat C. roomD. table
40. A. parted B. drewC. pulledD. pushed
41. A. singing B. knocking C. playing D. creating
42. A. stood B. appearedC. sat D. fell
43. A. shouted B. criedC. whispered D. looked
44. A. perform B. stop C. leaveD. run
45. A. filling B. getting C. breaking D. taking
46. A. forwards B. downC. up D. around
47. A. Separately B. Together C. Luckily D. Hurriedly
48. A. made B. became C. changed D. grew
49. A. experience B. play C. concert D. film
50. A. What B. That C. Which D. When
51. A. hard B. hardly C. always D. usually
52. A. failures B. successesC. causes D. results
53. A. So B. AndC. ButD. Though
54. A. down B. aboutC. away D. out
55. A. sound B. noiseC. voice D. song
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、D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
One summer morning, I was walking in the street when I ran into a stranger passing by , “I’m 36 !” was my reply, Then he said,“Excuse me, too, I even didn’t notice you.” We were very 37 , this stranger and I. Then we went on our 38 after saying good-bye.
But at home, 39 story is told. How we treat our loved ones, young and old. Later in the kitchen, 40 I cooked our meal, my daughter walked up to me, very still. When I turned round, I nearly 41 her down. “Get out of the 42 !” I shouted with a frown. She stepped away 43 , with her little heart broken. I didn’t realize how rudely I had spoken.
That night, when I lay awake in bed, God’s quiet voice spoke to me and said, “While
44 with a stranger, you are 45 and polite, but with those you love, you are quick to get 46 ---- Go and look around the 47 floor, you will find some flowers she brought for you. She 48 them herself --- pink, yellow, and your favourite blue. She stood there quietly , and you 49 saw the tears in her eyes.”
By this time my 50 had begun to fall. I quietly went and knelt by her bed, “ 51， my dear, ” I said, “Are these the flowers you picked for me ?” She smiled , “
52 them in a napkin（纸巾）just for you. I knew you’d like them, especially the 53
.” I said , “ I’m so sorry that I 54 them today ---- And I 55 have shouted at you that way.”
36. A.angry B.sorry C.excited D.surprised
37. A.calm B.happy C.polite D.careful
38. A.roadB.talk C.argument D.way
39. A.a differentB.the sameC.a surprising D.a moving
40. A.afterB.as C.before D.if
41. A.putB.turned C.knocked D.threw
42. A.way B.line C.place D.road
43. A.hurriedlyB.silentlyC.angrily D.excitedly
44. A.going B.fightingC.talking D.meeting
45. A.excitedB.calm C.quiet D.pleased
46. A.moved B.angry C.puzzled D.surprised
47. A.bedroom B.dining roomC.sitting room D.kitchen
48. A.bought B.pickedC.stole D.made
49. A.almost B.hardlyC.never D.even
50. A.hair B.flowersC.tears D.daughter
51. A.Get up B.Stand upC.Wake up D.Sit up
52. A.put B.wrapped C.tied D.found
53. A.red B.pink C.blue D.yellow
54. A.destroyed B.forgotC.noticed D.missed
55. A.shouldn’tB.couldn’tC.mustn’t D.needn’t
Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with word or phrases that best fits the context.(15points)
Have you ever felt that you were just studying to pass a test? Today many 36 and companies around the world use standardized tests such as TOEFL to 37 students’ abilities. Thousands of people every year take these kinds of tests in order to enter or graduate from a school, or get a better job.
In many educational systems throughout the world, students take regular multiple-choice (多项选择的) achievement tests. They have to 38 these tests in order to move to a higher level, or graduate from an educational institution. Many supporters of this type of traditional evaluation believe that students learn best, and 39 their knowledge, by memorizing facts, and information.
Many 40 of this way of learning also believe that teaching students to pass a test means teaching them to do lots of exercises.
Educational reformers, however, believe that standardized tests are 41 and can only measure some of a student’s ability. They suggest that many students, though intelligent, are not 42 good at taking tests, or at memorization. This makes it harder for them to achieve passing grades, get into good schools, or get the right jobs. In addition factors such as how a person feels on the day of a test can also 43 his or her score. Using only a multiple-choice style of test to evaluate students’ abilities cannot always tell us 44 they have learned, or how they may do in the future.
To use standardized tests or not to --- the debate 45 . Meanwhile, many students’ futures are still decided based on their test results.
36. A. schools B. factories C. teachers D. bosses
37. A. develop B. learn C. know D. measure
38.A. understand B. fail C. pass D. have
39.A. explain B. increase C. remember D. recite
40.A. experts B. parents C. students D. supporters
41.A. limited B. excellent C. terrible D. perfect
42.A. never B. always C. sometimes D. even
43.A. add B. lower C. affect D. keep
44.A. why B. that C. how D. what
45.A. begins B. ends C. continues D. stops
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，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
There was a rich foreign merchant who had 4 wives. He loved the 4th wife most and 36 her with best clothes and 37 her to delicious food.
He also loved the 3rd wife very much. He’s very proud of her and always wanted to 38 his 3rd wife to his friends.
He too, loved his 2nd wife. 39 the merchant faced some 40 , he always turned to his 2nd wife and she would always help him out.
Now, the merchant’s first wife had made great 41 to his business. However, the merchant did not love her and although she loved him deeply, he hardly took notice of her.
One day, the merchant fell ill. He knew that he was going to die 42 . He told himself, “ Now I have 4 wives with me. 43 when I die, I’ll be alone. How 44 I’ll be!”
Thus, he asked the 4th wife, “ I 45 you most. Now that I’m dying will you 46 me and keep me company?” “No way!” replied the 4th wife and she walked away without another word.
The 47 merchant then asked the 3rd wife, “ I have loved you so much for all my life. Will you follow me and keep me company?” “ 48 !” replied the 3rd wife. “ Life is so good over here! I’m going to 49 when you die!”
He then asked the 2nd wife, “ I 50 turned to you for help. Now I need your help again. Will you follow me and keep me company?” “I’m sorry, I can’t 51 you out this time!” replied the 2nd wife.
Then a 52 pulled out, “ I’ll leave with you. I’ll follow you no matter 53 you go.” Broken-hearted, the merchant said, “ I should have taken much better 54 of you while I could have.”
Actually, we all have 4 wives in our life: our body, our possessions, our friends, and our 55 . We should take good care of our soul all our life.
36 A wore B bought C dressed D shared
37 A gaveB treated C providedD sent
38 A show off B turn off C show out D turn out
39 A Wherever B However C Whether D Whenever
40 A requests B exercises C problems D duties
41 A friends B contributionsC differences D attempts
42 A soon B fast C easily D bitterly
43 A So B And C But D For
44 A lonely B friendly C lovely D lively
45 A respected B missed C wanted D loved
46 A like B catch C take D follow
47 A sad B hopeless C anxious D lucky
48 A Yes B No C Sure D OK
49 A work B leave C remarry D stay
50 A seldom B always C sometimes D never
51 A adviseB demand C suggest D help
52 A voice B sound C shout D laugh
53 A how B where C when D why
54 A advantage B pity C care D control
55 A wealth B health C power D soul
第三节完形填空(共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分)
James’s New Bicycle
James shook his money box again. Nothing! He carefully 26 the coins that lay on the bed. $24.52 was all that he had. The bicycle he wanted was at least $90! 27 on earth was he going to get the 28 of the money?
He knew that his friends all had bicycles. It was 29 to hang around with people when you were the only one without wheels. He thought about what he could do. There was no 30 asking his parents, for he knew they had no money to 31 .
There was only one way to get money, and that was to 32 it. He would have to find a job. 33 who would hire him and what could he do? He decided to ask Mr. Clay for advice, who usually had 34 on most things.
“Well, you can start right here,” said Mr. Clay. “My windows need cleaning and my car needs washing.”
That was the 35 of James’s odd-job(零工) business. For three months he worked every day after finishing his homework. He was amazed by the 36 of jobs that people found for him to do. He took dogs and babies for walks, cleared out cupboards, and mended books. He lost count of the 37 of cars he washed and windows he cleaned, but the 38 increased and he knew that he would soon have 39 for the bicycle he longed for.
The day 40 came when James counted his money and found $94.32. He 41 no time and went down to the shop to pick up the bicycle he wanted. He rode 42 home, hoping to show his new bicycle to his friends. It had been hard 43 for the money, but James knew that he valued his bicycle far more 44 he had bought it with his own money. He had 45 what he thought was impossible, and that was worth even more than the bicycle.
26. A. cleaned B. covered C. counted D. checked
27. A. How B. Why C. Who D. What
28. A. amount B. part C. sum D. rest
29. A. brave B. hard C. smart D. unfair
30. A. point B. reason C. result D. right
31. A. cost B. spend C. spare D. save
32. A. borrow B. earn C. raise D. collect
33. A. Or B. So C. For D. But
34. A. decisions B. experience C. opinions D. knowledge
35. A. beginning B. introduction C. requirement D. opening
36. A. similarity B. quality C. ability D. variety
37. A. brand B. number C. size D. type
38. A. effort B. pressure C. money D. trouble
39. A. all B. enough C. much D. some
40. A. finally B. immediately C. normally D. regularly
41. A. gave B. left C. took D. wasted
42. A. patiently B. proudly C. silently D. tiredly
43. A. applying B. asking C. looking D. working
44. A. since B. if C. than D. though
45. A. deserved B. arrived C. achieved D. learned