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  A close friend of mine lives with six hundred wildlife on the Greek Island of Kyklos. Ever since he left school(where I first knew him), he has travelled all over the world collecting animals for his very own zoo. He hoped to collect at least two examples of every kind of animal on his island, like Noah before the Great Flood. But the flood that my friend was afraid of, was a flood not of water, but of people, I expect you have heard of my friend, he writes books about his travells, and about the wild and wonderful animals that he collects. The money from the books helps to pay for all the food that these animals eat.

  My friend told me that when he was out looking for water last week, (there is not enough water on the island, though there is plenty all round it), he found oil. He needs money for his travells, and for his zoo, and a little oil would buy enough water for a life-time, but he knows that if he tells anybody else about it, it will be the end of his zoo and his life’s work.

  So, he will not tell anybody (but you and me) about what he found, because oil and water do not mix.

1.The writer got to know his friend ________.

[  ]

A.on the island where his friend’s zoo is

B.at the school where they studied

C.at a certain place while his friend was travelling

D.at the place where his friend found oil

2.My friend has travelled all over the world ________ for his zoo.

[  ]

A.to collect money
B.to collect plants
C.to write books
D.to collect animals

3.Last week my friend ________.

[  ]

A.found plenty of oil all round the island

B.was looking for water but found oil instead

C.found enough water on his island to last a life-time

D.went out looking for a job

4.In this text,“oil and water do not mix.”means ________.

[  ]

A.you can’t sell oil for water

B.oil and water can’t be mixed together

C.if you want to get the oil, you will lose all animals

D.my friend doesn’t need oil but water

President Barack Obama has complained about the loss of privacy that comes with being leader of the United States, regretting the loss of simple pleasures such as a long walk or a trip to the car wash or supermarket.

"I just miss – I miss being unknown," he said. "I miss Saturday morning, rolling out of bed, not shaving, getting into my car with my girls, driving to the supermarket, squeezing the fruit, getting my car washed, taking walks. I can't take a walk."

His dream, he said, was to "go through Central Park and watch folks passing by ... spend the day watching people – I miss that".

Faced with criticism for playing more golf than most previous occupants of the White House, he explained that the sport was simply the best way of getting relaxed.

"It's the only excuse I have to get outside for four hours," he told Hearst magazines.

Though he said he enjoyed his life in the White House, he felt disillusioned(醒悟的,幻想破灭的) with the some of the ways of Washington, which he has failed to change, such as the "kabuki dance(日本歌舞)" among political parties before serious policy discussions begin. His comments may be seen as excuse by critics who have accused him of appearing too detached(漠然), and being slow to engage in important issues such as Libya and the near shutdown of the US government last week.

Since arriving at the White House in January 2009, Mr Obama has already racked up(打)60 rounds of golf in office, more than George W Bush did in his eight years.

In terms of ability, Golf Digest magazine has ranked Mr Obama eighth out of the 18 presidents who played the game since it became established in the early 20th century.

1.What do the second paragraph and the third paragraph mainly tell us?     .

A.Obama wishes to enjoy simple pleasures.

B.Obama likes going shopping with his girls.

C.Obama likes to take a walk.

D.Obama likes to watch folks passing by.

2.According to Obama, he plays golf to ___________.

A.avoid criticism

B.show his ability

C.get relaxed

D.show his advantage over the former presidents

3.What does the underlined word “It” refer to in the fifth paragraph?

A.Playing golf.                            B.Getting relaxed.

C.Changing some ways of Washington.         D.Watching people

4.What is the best title of the passage?

A.Obama complains about lack of privacy as president

B.Obama can’t live a normal life

C.Obama is often criticized

D.Obama likes to play golf

 

II. 语言知识及应用(共两节,满分35分)

第一节:完形填空(共10小题;每小题2分,满分20分)

阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,然后从21~30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。

Have you ever simply wanted to give without expecting anything in return? It’s  21  to do. Most look for a reward in some way. I know I did, most of the time, but then a TV program of “Oprah” inspired me. She gave everyone in the audience $1,000 to spend on a complete__22__, accompanied by a video camera to ___23 __ what they did with the money.

Two sisters from Georgia  24___  from the crowd in my mind---they put their money together to give to “My sister’s House”, a  25 ___ that helps battered(受虐的) women and children. Not only did they  26 ___   their money, but they told everyone in their town about the organization. It was amazing that people were crazy to ring and  27 ______money, baby clothing, and more.

This story made me realize how often I expect things from others and how  28______  I give things in return. I don’t have a thousand dollars to spend on a stranger, but I do have a heart that is full of love and generosity. I now hold doors open for others and  29__ __ at people I don’t know, because a smile is contagious(有感染力的) and I try to bring as much happiness as I can into others’ lives. It’s difficult, but I feel it is really ___30 ____.

21. A. hard     B. easy    C. simple D. hardly

22. A. countrymen  B. stranger      C. acquaintance      D. friend

23. A. show          B. record                    C. learn                        D. praise

24. A. stood up      B. stood out    C. stood by     D. stood for

25. A. room    B. house  C. village       D. shelter

26. A. spend   B. divide C. combine     D. separate

27. A. give     B. bring  C. donate D. take

28. A. often    B. really  C. simply       D. rarely

29. A. sing      B. cry     C. smile  D. laugh

30. A. rewarding    B. awarding    C. expecting   D. giving

 

Jascha Richter once sang “don't need too much talking without saying anything” to reveal his lonely feeling in a crowd.

   Dad always told me never to ever reveal my true opinions towards other people if such opinions are negative. He said this is the “Chu Shi Zhe Xue”, the philosophy of dealing with social network.

   It seems that everybody here just follows this philosophy very, very well.

   Friends. I would say that if I were given true friendship I would definitely treasure it with my greatest care. If I really regard someone as my close friend, I would never leave her alone whenever she's in need, either financially or mentally. And I always believe, as long as I treat people with whole-hearted honesty, I would have some rewards—at least, just ONE true friend of the same gender(性别).

    Sometimes I just miss my friends in China. Perhaps when we became friends, we were still young, too young to have been polluted by any dirt in the society. But here, it is simply different. It seems that all of us have learnt how to SURVIVE in a foreign land and such an experience actually makes us learn how to extract (榨取) the most benefits from the surroundings in order to survive.

   All are friends around me. I've looked through all the dark sides of their personalities and yet I have to pretend that I know nothing. THEY ARE GOOD. THEY ARE GOOD. AND WE ARE FRIENDS. And then I can make myself comfortable enough to talk to people I hate the most. And of course, they don't say any words truly from their hearts. Neither do I.

   But, sometimes I just feel unwilling to talk to these people. Sometimes, I just want to be alone, quietly, without being forced to listen to their gossip or other useless words.

   “Standing on a mountain high

Looking at the moon through a clear blue sky

I should go and see some friends         

But they don't really comprehend”

    Jascha Richter expresses my feelings also.

67. 1.What do we know about the writer’s father according to this passage?

A. He is really a good philosopher.                          

B. He possibly gets on well with others.

C. He told the writer to reveal her true opinions.       

D. The passage doesn’t tell us at all.

68. 2.What’s the most probable reason the writer mentions Jascha Richter’s song twice in the passage?

A. She likes Jascha Richter’s song.

B. Jascha Richter is one of her friends.

C. The song expresses her feelings.

D. She uses it to perfects her article.

69. 3.Which of the following statements about the writer is TRUE?

  A. She is now living abroad but doesn’t enjoy the life there.

  B. She absolutely believes in her father’s philosophy.

  C. She shows a positive attitude towards her relationship with others.

  D. She thinks highly of her friends by repeating “They are good”.

70. 4.The writer mostly expresses her ______ in this passage.

A. happiness      B. homesickness    C. sadness           D. loneliness 

 

阅读下面的短文,并根据短文后的要求答题(请注意问题后的字数要求)。

 [1] Many students find it hard to make friends when they are in high school. Keeping my suggestions in mind may give you a hand. They certainly helped me, and by the end of my three years of high school I had formed my group of friends, with whom I still keep in touch now.

[2] Here are my tips:

[3] Say hello anytime I see an acquaintance(相识的人).

Because I was always smiling and greeting the people I knew, people naturally thought I was friendly(though I am not naturally sociable). And high school students want to be friends with sociable people.

[4] Take the first step.

All the girls there already knew each other—they didn't need another friend. But I did, so I had to make the effort. I had to be the first one to invite somebody to go to a movie with me,or come to my house. Once I did that they started to respond(回应)with the same thing.

[5] Use classes to get to know people.

I met most of my first friends because I sat next to them in class. Class (before, after, or even during class time)is a great opportunity to begin a conversation. For example, ask for help about homework.

[6] Make friends slowly.

I couldn't get discouraged when it took a while to make friends. It really takes some time to make new friends. In a word, ________.

[7] Above all, remember that it can and will get better. You may have to work a little to make your high school experience a great one,but it' s really worth(值得) it!

1.For what purpose does the writer write this passage? (no more than 15 words)

 

________________________________________________________________________

2.Complete the following statement with proper words. (no more than 5 words)

 

I __________________________ because of my friendly attitude towards others.

3.Fill in the blank in Paragraph 6 with a suitable sentence. (no more than 10 words)

 

________________________________________________________________________

4.Why does the writer give the tip to use classes to get to know people? (no more than 20 words)

 

________________________________________________________________________

5.What does the word “they” (line 3, paragraph 1) probably refer to? (no more than 10 words)

 

________________________________________________________________________

 

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