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The drug store was closing for the night and Alfred Higgins was about to go home when his new boss approached him.
“Empty your pockets please, Alfred,” Sam Carr demanded in a firm voice.
Alfred pretended to be shocked but he knew he’d been caught. From his coat he withdrew a make-up kit, a lipstick and two tubes of toothpaste.
“I’m disappointed in you, Alfred!” said the little gray-haired man.
“Sorry, sir. Please forgive me. It’s the first time I’ve ever done such a thing,” Alfred lied, hoping to gain the old man’s sympathy.
Mr Carr’s brow furrowed as he reached for the phone, “Do you take me for a fool? Let’s see what the police have to say. But first I’ll call your mother and let her know her son is heading to jail.”
“Do whatever you want,” Alfred shot back, trying to sound big. But deep down he felt like a child. He imagined his mother rushing in, eyes burning with anger, maybe in tears. Yet he wanted her to come quickly before Mr. Carr called the police.
Mr. Carr was surprised when Mrs Higgins finally arrived. She was very calm, quiet and friendly. “Is Alfred in trouble?” she asked.
“He’s been stealing from the store,” the old man coolly replied.
Mrs. Higgins put out her hand and touched Mr. Carr’s arm with great gentleness as if she knew just how he felt. She spoke as if she did not want to cause him any more trouble. “What do you want to do, Mr. Carr?”
The woman’s calm and gentle manner disarmed the once-angry store-owner. “I was going to get a cop. But I don’t want to be cruel. Tell your son not to come back here again, and I’ll let it go.” Then he warmly shook Mrs. Higgins’s hand.
Mrs. Higgins thanked the old man for his kindness, then mother and son left. They walked along the street in silence. When they arrived home his mother simply said, “Go to bed, you fool.”
In his bedroom, Alfred heard his mother in the kitchen. He felt no shame, only pride in his mother’s actions. “She was smooth!” he thought. He went to the kitchen to tell her how great she was, but was shocked by what he saw.
His mother’s face looked frightened, broken. Not the cool, bright face he saw earlier. Her lips moved nervously. She looked very old. There were tears in her eyes.
This picture of his mother made him want to cry. He felt his youth ending. He saw all the troubles he brought her and the deep lines of worry in her grey face. It seemed to him that this was the first time he had ever really seen his mother.
【小题1】Which of the following is true according to the passage?

A．annoyed	B．made less angry
C．convinced	D．got over

【小题3】What was the mother’s attitude toward Alfred?

A．She felt disappointed with him.	B．She was very strict with him.
C．She was supportive of him.	D．She was afraid of him.

【小题4】What impressed Alfred most about his mother at the drugstore was ________.

A．how angry she was	B．that she didn’t cry
C．that she was able to save him	D．how effectively she handled Mr. Carr

【小题5】From the last paragraph, we know that Alfred ________.

A．was no longer a youth	B．felt proud of his mother
C．wanted his mother to be happy	D．felt guilty and regretful for his deed

I used to be a mortgage broker(贷款中间人) in the Phoenix area. In April 2007, the company that I had been with for a year went out of business. That was the latest of the four companies that I had worked for since 2000 .They all either went under or let most of the employees go, including me.

In December 2007, the bank took back my house, and I had no choice but to move in with my parents, five miles away. My sister has three children, and she had no room. My fiancée(未婚妻), Brandi Wetch, and I have been living in my parents’ house for about a year and a half now.

My mother, Sue, works part-time at a high school library. My father left for a job in the Marshall Islands a few months ago and will be gone for two years.

I’m trying to be patient with finding a new job, but it’s been hard. I check the Internet for jobs every morning. I have sent countless letters but have never got a job. I have no idea how many other people are applying for the same job.

I do the housework and washing, and I take care of the garden. Sometimes, I feel like the best part of my life is over. The worst part of the day is when I chat with my friends on the Internet. I’ve talked to about 10 old friends online. The first thing they usually ask is what I’m doing now.

My mother, who is in her 60s, has been so patient and supportive. She acts like she’s happy to have us, not like we’re crowding her. We have learned what’s important since I lived here.

1. We can infer that the writer is living a _________ life.

A. busy B. rich C. difficult D. hopeful

2. How long has the writer been out of work?

A. For more than a year B. For a year and a half

C. For less than two years D. For more than two years

3.Which of the following types of work is NOT done by the writer in his parents’ house?

A. Looking after children B. Doing the housework.

C. Washing clothes and dishes D. Applying for a job online.

4.It can be learned from the passage that the writer now________.

A. is preparing for his wedding B. is fond of doing the housework

C. is patient with job-hunting D. is afraid of being asked about work

Britain’s oldest man made his first visit to London yesterday at the age of 101. Mr. John Evans had never found the time or money to make the trip from his home in Forest Fach, near Swansea. But, when British Rail offered him an all – expenses – paid birthday treat to the capital he just could not refuse.

He arrived at Paddington Station and smartly turned out in his best suit, favorite Panama hat and a red rose in his buttonhole. “It’s very exciting. There’s no doubt about it,” he said.

Until yesterday he had never been far from home, except for one trip to Aberdeen. “But I’ve been on the seas to that faraway land called Ilfracombe 21 miles from home,” he joked.

Mr. Evans, who spent 60 years working as a miner in South Wales, almost made the journey to London once before, at the turn of the century. “There was a trip to the White City but it was ten shillings return from Swansea – too much I thought. All my money went to the family then,” he said.

During the next two days Mr. Evans will be taken on a short tour of London to see the sights. Top of his list is a visit to the House of Parliament organized by his MP, Mr. Gareth Wardell.

The only arrangement he does not care for is the wheelchair provided for him if he gets tired. “I don’t like the chair – people will think I am getting old,” he said. His secret for a long and healthy life has been well publicized – no wine, no tobacco and no anger.

Before setting off from Swansea with his 76 – year – old son, Amwell, he said jokingly, “I’m glad to see they’ve given me a return ticket.”

1.. The very reason that Mr. Evans didn’t go to see the world is that _______.

A. he had already been on the seas to Ilfracombe

B. he was too busy to go too far away from home

C. he couldn’t afford both the time and the money

D. he believed “East or west, home is the best”

2.. Mr. Evans didn’t like the wheelchair simply because _______.

A. he was not used to traveling in it

B. the wheelchair was of poor quality and not easy to operate

C. he actually preferred walking to sitting in it at home

D. he thought he was still young enough to manage the trip

3.. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?

A. Mr. Evans had to work hard to raise his family when young.

B. The trip to London excited Mr. Evans very much.

C. Mr. Evans could not really enjoy the trip because of his age.

D. Humor was one of Mr. Evans’ characters.

4.. The probable explanation to Mr. Evans’ long life lies in _______.

A. his good living habits B. his hard working for the family

C. his sticking to his hometown D. his living conditions near the Swansea

It was her giggling that draw my attention. Note taking really wasn’t all that funny.

Walking over to the offender, I asked for the 46 . Frozen, she refused to give it to me. I waited, all attention in the classroom on the quiet 47 between teacher and student. When she finally 48 it over she whispered, “Okay, but I didn’t draw it.”

It was a hand-drawn 49 of me, teeth blackened and the words “I’m stupid” coming out of my mouth.

I managed to fold it up calmly. My mind, 50 , was working angrily as I struggled not to 51 . I figured I knew the two most likely candidates for drawing the picture. It would do them some 52 to teach them a lesson, and maybe it was high time that I did it!

Thankfully, I was able to keep myself 53 .

When there were about six minutes remaining, I showed the class the picture. They were all silent as I told them how 54 this was for me. I told them there must be a reason behind and now was their 55 to write down anything they needed to tell me. Then I let them write silently 56 I sniffed in the back of the classroom.

As I 57 the notes later, many of them said something like, “I’ve got nothing against you.” or “I’m sorry you were hurt.” Some kids said, “We’re afraid of you.” But two notes, from the girls who I 58 were behind the picture, had a list of issues. I was too 59 , too strict …

Reading those notes, I realized that over the course of this year, instead of 60 my student, I had begun commanding them to 61 . Where I thought I was driving them to success I was 62 driving them away.

I had some apology to do. But the next day I the classroom, one boy and one girl each handed me a card. The one 63 by all the boys expressed sincere regret for the ugly joke. The one from the girls asked for 64 .

This was a lesson for both the kids and me. Forgiveness does not change the past, but it does enlarge the 65 .

1. A. note B. advice C. reason D. help

2.A. battle B. competition C. argument D. conversation

3. A. took B. passed C. turned D. handed

4.A. statue B. graph C. picture D. poster

5. A. otherwise B. however C. therefore D. besides

6.A. leave B. cry C. explain D. argue

7. A. good B. harm C. favor D. punishment

8. A. amused B. controlled C. uninterested D. relaxed

9. A. meaningful B. forgetful C. regretful D. hurtful

10.A. turn B. chance C. honour D. attempt

11.A. when B. before C. after D. while

12.A. wrote B. finished C. read D. collected

13.A. figured B. promised C. concluded D. confirmed

14.. A. talkative B. mean C. secure D. terrible

15.A. forcing B. encouraging C. comforting D. teaching

16.. A. appreciate B. apologize C. master D. achieve

17. A. actually B. normally C. immediately D. generally

18.A. decorated B. offered C. signed D. bought

19. A. thankfulness B. forgiveness C. communication D. happiness

20. A. friendship B. education C. knowledge D. future

第二节：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41-60各题所给的四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

Four brothers left home for college,and they became successful doctors and lawyers.Some years later,they 41 after having dinner together.They discussed the 42 they gaved their elderly mother who lived far away in another city.The first said, “I had a 43 house built for Mama.”The second said, “I had my Mercedes-Benz dealer(经销商) send a 44 to her.”The third said, “I built a beautiful 45 for Mama.” The fourth said, “You know 46 Mama loved reading poems and you know she can’t read anymore because she can’t 47 very well.I met a 48 who had a parrot(鹦鹉) that can recite many poems.It took him 12 years to 49 it and he earns his living by renting it out. I had to pay him＄100,000 a year for twenty years, 50 it is worth it.”On hearing that, the other brothers were 51 by his good thought.

After the holidays their mother 52 her thank-you notes. She wrote:

“Milton, The house you built is so huge.I only live in one room,but I have to 53 the whole house. It’s a tiring job. Thanks anyway.”

“Marvin,I am too old to 54 . I stay home and have my foods delivered,so I’ll 55 use

the automobile.The 56 was good,although not practical.Thanks.”

“Michael, you gave me an expensive building for 50 people to 57 plays or watch movies in it,but all my friends are dead. I’ve almost 58 my hearing and I’m nearly blind. I won’t use it. Thank you all the same.”

“Dearest Melvin,you were the 59 son to have the good sense to give a little thought to your gift. The chicken tasted so 60 . I liked it very much. Thank you.”

41. A. fought B. talked C. studied D. slept

42. A. gifts B.chances C. wishes D.challenges

43. A. warm B. big C. safe D. lonely

44. A. book B. bike C. car D. bag

45. A. station B. museum C. library D. theater

46. A. what B. how C. why D. when

47. A. listen B. feel C. see D. walk

48. A. nurse B. writer C. businessman D. farmer

49. A. protect B. beat C. raise D. teach

50. A. but B. so C.unless D. although

51. A. treated B. impressed C. interested D. hurt

52. A. sent out B. put up C. took out D. picked up

53. A. sell B. borrow C. clean D. visit

54. A. learn B. work C. exercise D. travel

55. A. never B. often C. regularly D. sometimes

56. A. future B. hobby C. idea D. program

57. A. create B. enjoy C. bring D. record

58. A. lost B. admired C. remained D. discovered

59. A. same B. last C. next D. only

60. A. strange B. unpleasant C. bitter D. delicious

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