All over Britain there are ruins of castles that reflect their entire past. Over the years, legends have focused on these castles.
Castell Coch
This castle was built in the 1870's. Lfor Bach was once the owner of this castle many decades ago, and it is told that he hid a treasure in the nearby tunnel(地道). Rumors say that it is guarded by three eagles waiting for Lfor to return to collect his treasure.
Luffness Castle
In the basement(地下室) of this castle is a huge door leading to a room. The family kept this door open at all times, but one day the door was found locked and the key was missing. The whole family was surprised. The door was so big that it could not be broken down. One day the son of the family shone of a torch the door. He discovered that the key was on the inside of the room. To this day the door remains locked from the inside.
Toddington Castle
  This castle was built during the 13th century. This castle has a local legend that tells about a witch who was put in prison within the castle and died. It is told that her spirit remains and if you put your ear to the floor at Easter, you can hear her cooking below.
Castell Gwynionydd
A legend rests on this castle that states the devil(魔鬼) was the one who built it. It is said the devil had a problem with some people and had planned on punishing them. On his way, the devil met a cobbler(修鞋匠).The cobbler pointed out that it was still a reasonable distance until he would reach his destination. The cobbler displayed how many shoes he had worn out. Listening to him, the devil did not think his plan was worth so much effort and gave up his plan.
50.Which of the castles mentioned in the passage is said to be guarded by several birds?
A.Castell Coch.          B.Luffness Castle.      
C.Toddington Castle.   D.Castell Gwynionydd.
51.Which of the following castles is related to the legend about a witch?
A.Castell Coch.         
B.Luffness Castle.      
C.Toddington Castle.  
D.Castell Gwynionydd.
52.We can learn from the passage that          .
A.Castell Coch is said to be built by the devil
B.Castell Gwynionydd is a great place to celebrate Easter
C.Luffness Castle was once broken down
D.Toddington Castle dates back to the 13 th century

All over Britain there are ruins of castles that reflect their entire past. Over the years, legends have focused on these castles.

Castell Coch

This castle was built in the 1870's. Lfor Bach was once the owner of this castle many decades ago, and it is told that he hid a treasure in the nearby tunnel(地道). Rumors say that it is guarded by three eagles waiting for Lfor to return to collect his treasure.

Luffness Castle

In the basement(地下室) of this castle is a huge door leading to a room. The family kept this door open at all times, but one day the door was found locked and the key was missing. The whole family was surprised. The door was so big that it could not be broken down. One day the son of the family shone of a torch the door. He discovered that the key was on the inside of the room. To this day the door remains locked from the inside.

Toddington Castle

  This castle was built during the 13th century. This castle has a local legend that tells about a witch who was put in prison within the castle and died. It is told that her spirit remains and if you put your ear to the floor at Easter, you can hear her cooking below.

Castell Gwynionydd

A legend rests on this castle that states the devil(魔鬼) was the one who built it. It is said the devil had a problem with some people and had planned on punishing them. On his way, the devil met a cobbler(修鞋匠).The cobbler pointed out that it was still a reasonable distance until he would reach his destination. The cobbler displayed how many shoes he had worn out. Listening to him, the devil did not think his plan was worth so much effort and gave up his plan.

50.Which of the castles mentioned in the passage is said to be guarded by several birds?

A.Castell Coch.          B.Luffness Castle.      

C.Toddington Castle.   D.Castell Gwynionydd.

51.Which of the following castles is related to the legend about a witch?

A.Castell Coch.         

B.Luffness Castle.      

C.Toddington Castle.  

D.Castell Gwynionydd.

52.We can learn from the passage that          .

A.Castell Coch is said to be built by the devil

B.Castell Gwynionydd is a great place to celebrate Easter

C.Luffness Castle was once broken down

D.Toddington Castle dates back to the 13 th century

 

完形填空。
     Wishing to encourage her young son's progress on the piano, a mother took her boy to a Paderewski
concert. After they were seated, the mother   1   a friend and walked down the aisle to greet her.
     Seizing the   2   to explore the wonders of the concert hall, th Qe little boy rose and went   3   a door
marked" NO ADMITTANCE". When the house lights dimmed (变暗) and the concert was about to begin,
the mother returned to her   4   and discovered that the child was missing.
     Suddenly, the curtains   5   and spotlights focused on the stage. In horror, the mother saw her little boy
sitting at the keyboard,   6   out"Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star".
     At that moment, the great piano master   7   his entrance, quickly moved to the piano, and   8   in the
boy's ear,"Don't   9  . Keep playing."
     Then leaning over, Paderewski reached down with his left hand and began   10   in a bass (低音 ) part.
Soon his right arm reached   11   to the other side of the child and he added a running obbligato (伴奏). 
  12   ,the old master and the young boy   13   a frightening situation into a wonderfully creative   14   .
     That's the way it is in life.  15   we can accomplish (完成 ) on our own is   16   noteworthy. We try our
best, but the   17   aren't exactly graceful flowing music.   18   when we trust in the hands of a Greater
Power, our life's work truly can be beautiful.
      Next time you set   19   to accomplish great feats, listen carefully. You can hear the   20   of the Master,
whispering in your ear," Don't quit. Keep playing."

(     )1. A. made      
(     )2. A. chance    
(     )3. A. over      
(     )4. A. car       
(     )5. A. parted    
(     )6. A. looking   
(     )7. A. made      
(     )8. A. shouted   
(     )9. A. perform   
(     )10. A. filling  
(     )11. A. forwards 
(     )12. A. However  
(     )13. A. charged  
(     )14. A. experience
(     )15. A. What     
(     )16. A. hard     
(     )17. A. failures 
(     )18. A. So       
(     )19. A. down     
(     )20. A. sound    

B. spotted    
B. performance
B. above      
B. seat       
B. drew       
B. taking     
B. asked      
B. cried      
B. stop       
B. getting    
B. down       
B. Together   
B. became     
B. play       
B. That       
B. hardly     
B. successes  
B. And        
B. about      
B. noise      

C. accompanied 
C. piano       
C. across      
C. room        
C. pulled      
C. picking     
C. forgot      
C. whispered   
C. go          
C. breaking    
C. up          
C. Luckily     
C. transformed 
C. concert     
C. Which       
C. always      
C. causes      
C. But         
C. away        
C. voice       
D. called     
D. lesson     
D. through    
D. table      
D. divided    
D. getting    
D. delayed    
D. looked     
D. give       
D. taking     
D. around     
D. Hurriedly  
D. grew       
D. film       
D. When       
D. usually    
D. results    
D. Though     
D. out        
D. song       

第三节 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,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

As I sat beside the window that afternoon, my heart began to sink further with each passing car. This was a day I’d looked forward to for weeks: Miss Pace’s end-of-the-year party. I had   21   volunteered my mother when Miss Pace

requested  22   volunteers. By two o’clock other mother had come with their offerings, but there was no   23  of her. As the noisy party went on, I wouldn’t  24    the window, watching outside and holding out hope that Mum would come soon. The three o’clock bell soon woke me from my thoughts and I took my book bag and  25    out of the door for home.

On the walk home, I planned my revenge(报复). I would shut the front door angrily upon entering,  26   to return her hug when she rushed over to me, and vow(发誓)   27   to speak to her again. The house was    28  when I arrived. I was lying face-down on my bed, shaking with a mixture of heartbreak and 29  .

When she returned, entered my room and sat beside me, I didn’t   30   but instead

stared into my pilliow refusing to accept her presence. “I’m so sorry, honey,” she said. “I just   31  . I got busy and forgot.” I still didn't move. “Don't    32  her,”I told myself. “She forgot you. Make her   33  .” Then my mother did something completely   34  . She began to laugh. I rolled over and faced her,   35  to let her see the anger and disappointment in my   36  . But soon I found my mother wasn’t laughing at all, actually. “I’m so sorry,” she said, in tears, “I let my little boy   37  .” she sank down on the bed and began to cry like a little girl. I was shocked   38   I had never seen my mother cry . To my understanding, mothers weren’t supposed to. “It’s okay, Mom,” I said, “we didn’t even   39  those cookies. Don’t cry. It’s all right. Really.” My words made my mother sit up. She    40  her  eyes,and a slight smile appeared. I smiled back awkwardly(局促不安), and she pulled me th her.

21.A.happily     B.patiently   C.worriedly  D.crazily

22.A.bread       B.cake  C.cookie      D.sandwich

23.A.message    B.sign   C.mark D.information

24.A.fix    B.open  C.leave D.clean

25.A.stepped     B.looked      C.knocked    D.rused

26.A.decide      B.refuse       C.attempt     D.manage

27.A.never       B.ever  C.seldom     D.always

28.A.tidy   B.dark  C.empty       D.warm

29.A.delight     B.loneliness  C.pride D.anger

30.A.hear  B.move C.notice       D.rise

31.A.waited      B.cared C.forgot       D.regretted

32.A.forgive     B.comfort    C.pity   D.accept

33.A.worry       B.pay   C.remember D.fear

34.A.unexpected      B.unknown  C.unimportant     D.unnecessary

35.A.Ready'      B.glad  C.afraid       D.unwilling

36.A.words       B.room C.mind D.eyes

37.A.in     B.down C.out    D.up

38.A.or     B.so     C.but    D.for

39.A.pack  B.buy   C.serve D.need

40.A.closed      B.lifted C.wiped       D.lowered

All over Britain there are ruins of castles that reflect their entire past. Over the years, legends have focused on these castles.

Castell Coch

This castle was built in the 1870's. Lfor Bach was once the owner of this castle many decades ago, and it is told that he hid a treasure in the nearby tunnel(地道). Rumors say that it is guarded by three eagles waiting for Lfor to return to collect his treasure.

Luffness Castle

In the basement(地下室) of this castle is a huge door leading to a room. The family kept this door open at all times, but one day the door was found locked and the key was missing. The whole family was surprised. The door was so big that it could not be broken down. One day the son of the family shone of a torch the door. He discovered that the key was on the inside of the room. To this day the door remains locked from the inside.

Toddington Castle

  This castle was built during the 13th century. This castle has a local legend that tells about a witch who was put in prison within the castle and died. It is told that her spirit remains and if you put your ear to the floor at Easter, you can hear her cooking below.

Castell Gwynionydd

A legend rests on this castle that states the devil(魔鬼) was the one who built it. It is said the devil had a problem with some people and had planned on punishing them. On his way, the devil met a cobbler(修鞋匠).The cobbler pointed out that it was still a reasonable distance until he would reach his destination. The cobbler displayed how many shoes he had worn out. Listening to him, the devil did not think his plan was worth so much effort and gave up his plan.

50.Which of the castles mentioned in the passage is said to be guarded by several birds?

       A.Castell Coch.          B.Luffness Castle.      

       C.Toddington Castle.   D.Castell Gwynionydd.

51.Which of the following castles is related to the legend about a witch?

       A.Castell Coch.         

       B.Luffness Castle.      

C.Toddington Castle.  

       D.Castell Gwynionydd.

52.We can learn from the passage that          .

       A.Castell Coch is said to be built by the devil

       B.Castell Gwynionydd is a great place to celebrate Easter

       C.Luffness Castle was once broken down

       D.Toddington Castle dates back to the 13 th century

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