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　　阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从11-30各题所给四个选(A、B、C和D)中选出最佳选项.

　　Johny Conman was lazy. He had finished his education and was happy to sit in his room and 1 to the radio all day long 2 , he had been doing nothing for almost six months, which worried his father very much. One day Conman 3 that he had to do something.

　　“Johny, when I was your age, I was working and 4 my ten brothers and sisters. I want you to go out and get a 5 .”So than is what he did. In fact, in the next three months, John started ten jobs and was 6 from ten jobs, He explained to his father.

　　“They wanted me to work at 8 a.m. and told me to do all sorts of 7 things. A tiresome day to day job is not for me.”

　　Mr Conman decided to put his foot down.

　　“I don't 8 how you do it,” he said. “Either you earn some money or move out of the house. I give you one week.”

　　In the next 9 days Johny began to change. He still stayed in his room10 , but spent his time writing letters or reading through the newspapers. More and more post began to arrive for him. He 11 a new suit for himself and invited his parents to the theatre and 12 afterwards at the most expensive restaurant in town. When his 13 parents arrived home after their evening hour, a policeman was waiting at the front door.

　　“Johny Conman,”he said as he 14 him a piece of paper. “I'll see you in the court tomorrow.”

　　When they got inside, Johny told his parents everything, “When you told me to 15 some money, I decided to put an advertisement in the newspaper, saying 'New way to make money fast! Send me $5 and I'll tell you my 16 '. When I received the money I wrote back 17 people advertise a new money-making plan in the paper and wait for the 18 to send them money.”

　　John was fined $250 by the court and ordered 19 all the people back. As he left the court-house feeling very 20 , a newspaperman came up to him, “Young man, would you like to tell your story to my newspaper for $200?”

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Love, success, happiness, family and freedom----how important are these values to you? Here is one interview which explores the fundamental questions in life.

Question: Could you introduce yourself first?

Answer: My name is Misbah, 27 years old. I was born in a war-torn area. Right now I am a web designer.

Q: What are your great memories?

A: My parents used to take me to hunt birds, climb trees, and play in the fields. For me it was like a holiday because we were going to have fun all day long Those are my great memories.

Q: Does your childhood mean a lot to you?

A: As life was hard, I used to work to help bring money in for the family. I spent my childhood working, with responsibilities beyond my age .However, it taught me to deal with problems all alone. I learnt to be independent.

Q: What changes would you like to make in your life?

A: If I could change something in my life, I’d change it so that my childhood could have taken place in another area. I would have loved to live with my family in freedom. Who cares whether we have much money, or whether we have a beautiful house? It doesn’t matter as I can live with my family and we are safe.

Q: How do you get along with your parents?

A: My parents supported me until I came of age. I want to give back what I have got. That’s my way. But I am working in another city. My only contact with my parents now is through the phone, but I hate using it. It filter(过滤) out your emotion and leaves your voice only. My deepest feeling should be passed through sight ,hearing and touch.

1.In Misbah’s childhood, ___________.

A．he was free from worry

B．he liked living in the countryside

C．he was fond of getting close to nature

D．he often spent holidays with his family

2.What did Misbah desire most in his childhood?

A．A colorful life B．A beautiful house

C．Peace and freedom D．Money for his life

3.Which phrase do you think can take the place of the underlined phrase “all alone” in the passage?

A．lonely B．without difficulty C．without hesitation D．on his own

4.How would Misbah prefer to communicate with his parents?

A．By chatting on the Internet B．By calling them sometimes

C．By paying weekly visits D．By writing them letters

5.If there were only one question left, what would it most probably be?

A．What was your childhood dream?

B．What is your biggest achievement ?

C．What is your parents’ view of you?

D．What was your hardest experience in the war?

I spent my last Christmas Day working the whole day!

Due to the nature of my job, I had to go back to my __41___ and spent my whole Christmas Day there. Of course, It __42___ no good! Surely you will get ___43__ when almost all of your friends are either resting at home, watching TV, listening to music, __44___ watching movies in the cinema, and you are the only one that is not __45___. The feeling is really bad. And I really did not feel like __46___ and going to work in the morning. But I __47___ went to work. I am a responsible guy. Since the arrangement was like that, I __48___.

Of course, there is something __49___ about working on Christmas Day and most public __50___. First of all, since I had no plan to go out, or do any __51___ activities on that day, I most likely would __52___ the day at home playing computer games, so why not go to work and ___53__ some extra money? It makes sense to me. Besides, it is a holiday for __54___ the whole world. It __55___ most of my company’s offices in other __56___ would probably not be working, __57___ those in China, Japan and Thailand as Christmas is not a holiday for people there. Less users, less problems, meaning? Less __58___ for us to do. And the best part is, the office is ours! I can __59___ my laptop to the office, watch movies, play games, and at the same time, get my extra __60___! Well, what do you think of working on holidays?

1.

A．home

B．study

C．office

D．town

2.

A．made

B．felt

C．kept

D．did

3.

A．sad

B．strange

C．stupid

D．interesting

4.

A．or

B．and

C．so

D．but

5.

A．watched

B．employed

C．missed

D．included

6.

A．keeping off

B．falling behind

C．getting up

D．running away

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A．also

B．always

C．even

D．still

8.

A．experienced

B．accepted

C．disliked

D．changed

9.

A．important

B．good

C．different

D．funny

10.

A．places

B．tours

C．jobs

D．holidays

11.

A．other

B．dangerous

C．useless

D．simple

12.

A．start

B．value

C．spend

D．afford

13.

A．pay

B．steal

C．save

D．make

14.

A．almost

B．hardly

C．only

D．exactly

15.

A．explains

B．means

C．reads

D．tells

16.

A．villages

B．countries

C．cities

D．buildings

17.

A．after

B．with

C．except

D．as

18.

A．work

B．talk

C．homework

D．cleaning

19.

A．throw

B．post

C．bring

D．pull

20.

A．fun

B．room

C．service

D．pay

For many people in the US，sports are not just for fun. They’re almost a “religion”．Thousands of sports fans buy expensive tickets to watch their favorite teams and athletes play in person .Other fans watch the games at home，sticking to their TV sets，never missing a game. Many a wife becomes a “sports widow” during her husband’s favorite season. Americans’ devotion to sports has created a new class：professional athletes. Sports stars often receive milliondollar salaries. Some even make big money by appearing in advertisements for soft drinks，shoes and almost everything.

Sports are an important part of American culture. Throughout their school life，Americans learn to play many sports. Many students try out for the school teams. Athletic events at universities attract scores of fans and benefit the whole community. Many people also enjoy noncompetitive activities，like hiking，cycling，horseback riding，camping or hunting.

Many sports were imported from other countries. Europeans brought tennis，golf，bowling and boxing to America .Football and baseball came from other Old World games. Only basketball has a truly American origin. Americans export sports fever as well. Satellites broadcast games to sports fans around the globe. NBA is a good example. The names of American superstars like basketball great Michael Jordan have become household words all over the world.

1.．Many a wife becomes a “sports widow” in the US probably because________.

A．they are serious in religion

B．they are devoted to sports

C．their husbands stick to sports

D．their husbands are missing

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

A．The US sports stars can earn a large sum of money via the media.

B．American students go in for various sports and athletic events.

C．Lots of American people take part in noncompetitive activities.

D．American people like to exchange different sports from each other.

3.．The writer mainly intends to tell us________.

A．how important sports are in America

B．where sports can help to make money

C．why sports are so popular in America

D．what affect Americans’ everyday life

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阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从31-50各题所给的四个选项中选出最佳答案。

There was once a boy who suffered from a deadly disease and could die anytime. One day, he 31 a CD store and saw a young girl about his age and he knew it was love at first 32 . He opened the door and walked in. she looked up and asked, “ 33 I help you?”

He said, “Uh…Yeah…Umm…I would like to 34 a CD.”

He picked one out and gave her 35 for it.

“Would you like me to 36 it for you?” she asked, smiling her cute smile.

He nodded and she went to the back.

She came_37_with the wrapped CD and gave it to him. _38 , he went to that store every day and bought a CD. He was still too 39 to ask her out and he really wanted to. His mother found out about this and 40 him to just ask her.

So the next day, he took all his courage and went to the store. He bought a CD 41 he did every day and when she wasn’t looking, he 42 his phone number on the desk and ran out…

RING…The mother 43 the phone and said, “Hello?”

It was the girl! She asked for the boy and the mother started to cry and said, “He passed 44 yesterday…”

The mother went into the boy’s room. She was face to face with piles and piles of 45 CDs. She picked one up and started to open it.

46 , there was a CD and as took it out of the wrapper, out 47 a piece of paper. The mother picked it up and started to read it.

It 48 : Hi…I think U R really cute. Do U wanna go out with me? Love, Jacelyn.

The mother opened 49 CD…Again there was a piece of paper with the 50 words.

1. A. examined	B. admired	C. passed	D. searched
2. A. sight	B. thought	C. attempt	D. time
3. A. Must	B. Can	C. Should	D. Might
4. A. enjoy	B. try	C. use	D. buy
5.A. attention	B. care	C. money	D. service
6. A. wrap	B. choose	C. check	D. play
7. A. across	B. up	C. out	D. back
8.A. Ever since	B. From then on	C. In addition	D. In case
9.A. shy	B. anxious	C. eager	D. weak
10. A. forbad	B. discouraged	C. told	D. forced
11. A. since	B. once	C. because	D. like
12.A. left	B. dropped	C. marked	D. threw
13.A. picked out	B. held on	C. picked up	D. rang up
14.A. off	B. away	C. down	D. up
15.A. used	B. ordered	C. torn	D. unopened
16.A. Inside	B. Outside	C. Instead	D. Somewhere
47. A. flew	B. fell	C. went	D. appeared
17. A. wrote	B. said	C. signed	D. underlined
18. A. other	B. any	C. no	D. another
19. A. different	B. encouraging	C. same	D. exciting

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