阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,然后从l~20各题所给的四个选项中,选出一个最佳答案.

  Millions of people in Britain struggle out of bed each morning, fumble(乱摸) into some clothes, and __1__ their way to a cup of coffee and the morning __2__. They need something cheerful to remind them that rest of the day will be __3__ difficult than getting up. This need may be __4__ that many of them turn their __5__ eyes to the cartoons section of the newspaper as they sip (呷) their first cups of coffee of the day.

  Cartoons reflect (反映) the times and the troubles and __6__ of people. They give people an opportunity (机会) to laugh at __7__ and at familiar (常见) situations. In times of prosperity (繁荣), for example, cartoons show people __8__ the good economic (经济上的) situation. They also make fun of the __9__ that people make for themselves--like making a problem out __10__ type of car to buy. In hard times--times of economic troubles--people want someone or __11__ to blame (责备) their troubles on. Cartoons provide scapegoats (替身). They also help people to see the humor in a __12__ situation. For example, a cartoon might say that the government of a country is responsible for the bad economy and __13__ show the government leaders as a group of ridiculous (可笑的) people. Being able to use the leaders as scapegoats and to laugh at the leaders somehow makes people feel __14__ about their situation.

  Cartoons also make people __15__ their own personal worries. Young people who are not always sure of how to act can smile at their awkwardness (尴尬). Old people __16__ grown children pay little attention to them can chuckle (暗笑) at their neglect (疏忽) and loneliness. Students who have studied too little before an examination can laugh at their worries. __17__ problems are made bigger-than-life in the cartoons. Perhaps the problems __18__ funny because there is humor in something that is real being made unreal.

  A cartoon combines (结合) art and humor. When it is skillfully __19__, a simple line drawing and a few words can make people laugh. Their troubles seem less __20__ and they enjoy life more fully.

(1)

[  ]

A.make
B.let
C.follow
D.stay

(2)

[  ]

A.exercises
B.washing
C.newspaper
D.clothes

(3)

[  ]

A.most
B.already
C.nearly
D.less

(4)

[  ]

A.some time
B.the reason
C.a lot of fruit
D.a person

(5)

[  ]

A.blind
B.half-opened
C.near-sighted
D.bright

(6)

[  ]

A.laughs
B.sorrows
C.worries
D.diseases

(7)

[  ]

A.themselves
B.others
C.herself
D.another

(8)

[  ]

A.taking
B.enjoying
C.looking at
D.listening to

(9)

[  ]

A.families
B.names
C.questions
D.problems

(10)

[  ]

A.for whom
B.with whom
C.of which
D.to where

(11)

[  ]

A.something
B.anyone
C.somebody
D.anything

(12)

[  ]

A.too-much-more

B.not-so-funny

C.such-nice-interesting

D.no-good-looking

(13)

[  ]

A.too
B.only
C.also
D.either

(14)

[  ]

A.better
B.worrier
C.clearer
D.nicer

(15)

[  ]

A.look through
B.shout at
C.carry out
D.laugh at

(16)

[  ]

A.who
B.whose
C.that
D.which

(17)

[  ]

A.Somebody's
B.Everyone's
C.Each one's
D.Anybody's

(18)

[  ]

A.seem
B.see
C.believe
D.watch

(19)

[  ]

A.taken
B.asked
C.brought
D.done

(20)

[  ]

A.necessary
B.important
C.comfortable
D.expensive
阅读理解.

     [l]Everyone needs friends. They are a basic source of happiness and hope in our lives.
However, the ability tomake friends varies from person to person. To some people, making
friends is easy;but to others, .    
     [2] We all have the ability to make friends. Unfortunately, many people never reach their
potential (~ ~E). Making friends is a skill, and the first step in developing that skill is knowing
how to get along withothers.
     [3lPeople who are good at getting along with others take an interest in what other people
like. They learn to develop interests that make them enjoyable to be around.Therefore, the
more things that your child knows how to dothat involve connecting with other kids, the more
chances he or she has to make friends.
     [4]If your child has trouble making friends, you cantell him or her what to do.Realize your
own strengths
     [5lYou have skills and talents that others can enjoy.Some people don't let others see
their good points, but youshould believe that you are a good person who has somethingto
share with others.Develop a sense of humor
     [6]Learn to laugh at yourself and your shortcomings. Itwill relieve some of the stress in
your life. If you ever feellike poking fun at someone, let it be you, never anyone else.lmile,
smile, smile. Respect the rights of others
     [7]They have their opinions, you have yours. Differentopinions are healthy. Learn how
to listen to others withoutputting them down or trying to persuade them that youropinion is
right.Be kind
     [8]Throughout your life, you will learn that if you arekind to others, they will usually be
kind to you. Whenshould you start being kind? Right now. Give someone acompliment(恭维).
Open the door for someone. Wave to afriend. Encourage someone who is discouraged.
Saysomething positive. There are hundreds of little things youcan do to show your kindness.
Be empathetic(同情的)
     [9]Try to understand what others are going through.Look at life through their eyes. If you
empathize withsomeone's feelings, you can help.Don't complain
     [10] People get tired of li.stening to constantcomplaining. Life doesn't always go the way
you want.Learn to accept what you can't change, and work hard tochange what you can.
Replace the time you used to spendcomplaining with the time spent being kind. Never give up
     [ll]Even if you are faced with negative, closed-mindedpeople, never give up. Don't let
them change you into one ofthem. Find people who will appreciate you.

1.What is the best title of the passage? (No more than 8words. )
__________________________________________________________________
2. Which sentence in the passage can be replaced by the following one? In life you will learn
that people would treat you as you treat them.
__________________________________________________________________
3. Please fill in the blank in the lst paragraph with proper words or phrases to complete the
sentence. (No more than 8 words. )
___________________________________________________________________
4. Which of the suggestions do you think is the mostimportant one for you? Why? (No more
than 25 words. )
__________________________________________________________________
5. Translate the underlined sentence in the 10th paragraph into Chinese.
___________________________________________________________________

Laughter makes you feel good. And the good feeling that you get when you laugh remains with you even after the laughter disappears. Humor helps you keep a positive, optimistic outlook through difficult situations, disappointments, and loss.

More than just a pause from sadness and pain, laughter gives you the courage and strength to find new sources of meaning and hope. Even in the most difficult of times, a laugh –-- or even simply a smile–can go a long way toward making you feel better. And laughter really is contagious (有传染的)—just hearing laughter primes your brain and readies you to smile and join in the fun.

Laughter strengthens our relationships by bringing positive feelings and building emotional connections. When we laugh with one another, a positive bond is created. This bond acts strongly against stress, disagreements, and disappointment.

Shared laughter is one of the most effective tools for keeping relationships fresh and exciting. All emotional sharing builds strong and lasting relationship bonds. Laughter unites people during difficult times.

Having more humor and play into your daily interactions can improve the quality of your love relationships— as well as your connections with co-workers, family members, and friends.

Laughter is your birthright, a natural part of life that is inborn. Little babies begin smiling during the first weeks of life and laugh out loud within months of being born. Even if you did not grow up in a family where laughter was a common sound, you can learn to laugh at any stage of life.

One essential characteristic that helps us laugh is not taking ourselves too seriously. We’ve all known someone who takes everything with deathly seriousness and never laughs at anything. No fun there!

The ability to laugh, play, and have fun with others not only makes life more enjoyable but also helps you solve problems, connect with others, and be more creative. People who include humor and play into their daily lives find that it renews them and all of their relationships.

Life brings challenges that can either get the best of you or become playthings for your imagination. When you “become the problem” and take yourself too seriously, it can be hard to think outside the box and find new solutions. But when you play with the problem, you can often transform it into an opportunity for creative learning.

Title: Laughter is good for you

(61)____________ of laughter

l       Laughter can make you courageous and (63)__________ to find new sources of meaning and hope in life.

l       Laughter can (64)____________ a positive bond, which can help to (65)__________ stress, disagreements and disappointment.

l       Laughter can keep relationships fresh and exciting.

Ways to bring laughter to life

l       Humans are (66)___________ with the ability to laugh.

l       You can acquire the ability to laugh by (67)________ at any stage of life.

l       Take yourself (68)_________ seriously to develop your sense of humour.

(62)___________

Laughter can bring a more (69)__________ life, better problem-solving abilities, stronger (70)_____________ with others, and more creativity.

I have never learned as much math in my life as I did 1ast year. It was because of Ms. Pam 1  I truly understood what I was learning. It might not seem  2  a big deal to some, but to me it is. I have never met a woman so caring and so determined to teach her  3  .

I never really wanted to work for good  4  in math class. I never knew how to study math and never understood some of the concepts. I can remember trying to sneak out of the classroom  5  Ms. Pam caught me and yelled across the  6  , “Lauren, are you coming to extra help during lunch?”It was a nightmare…she would always  7 me with one foot out of the door, it never  8  . Even then l just thought of it as a thing I had to do. It was funny to see how everyone would be in her room during lunch and then again after schoo1. She would  9  everyone to come every day, just so we could do our homework in  10  .

Many of the students thought of her as a bit of nag, but  11  they knew that she was right and  12  for it. Many of her tests were hard at first, but as the year progressed, so did I. I knew that it was because of her.

Even outside class, she was  13  as ever. She always wanted to know what was going on in my(and everyone else’s)life, and she was always looking out for everyone’s best interest.

Ms. Pam is a sweet woman with a sense of  14  that you just have to laugh at. When regents were approaching, she was more concerned than ever about everyone doing well. Many of her precious students  15  high, and so she  16  the same from us. Day after day there were students in the classroom  17  problems. When it was time for our big test, I knew I was ready. I walked out of that test with my head  18  . I knew that I was a  19  and Ms. Pam had made me that way. I appreciated all the hard work that she put into helping me and my fellow students. I knew that I would  20 her.

1.A.how                  B.what                C.why                   D.that

2.A.as                      B.1ike                 C.so                      D.as if

3.A.students             B.children            C.classmates          D.family

4.A.grades               B.salary                C.1ife                    D.subjects

5.A.while                 B.until                 C.before                D.unless

6. A.seat                     B.classroom         C.yard                   D.kitchen

7.A.see                    B.help                 C.catch                 D.beat

8.A.succeeded           B.stopped            C.worked              D.failed

9.A.forbid                B.1et                   C.encourage           D.hope

10.A.peace               B.confusion         C.surprise              D.home

11.A.inside               B.outside             C.almost                D.hardly

12.A.praised             B.scolded            C.blamed               D.respected

13.A.frightened         B.caring              C.hard                   D.right

14.A.duty                 B.time                 C.foolishness         D.humor

15.A.jumped             B.grew                C.scored                D.drank

16. A.expected            B.received           C.wished               D.hoped

17.A.previewing         B.reviewing         C.1earning             D.making

18.A.high                    B.hanging               C.low                     D.down

19.A.failure                 B.student                C.success               D.hero

20.A.hate                    B.miss                    C.forget                 D.marry

In 36 a friend, one should be very careful .A good friend can help yon study, You can have fun together and make each other 37 . Sometimes you will meet fair weather friends. They will be with yon 38 you have money or luck,but when you are 39 they will run away. How do I know when I have found a good friend? I look for certain 40 of character,especially understanding, 41 and reliability.

Above all else I look for understanding in a friend. A good friend tries to 42 how another person is feeling,He is not quick to judge. 43 he tries to learn from others. He puts himself in the other person’s 44 and he tries to think of ways to be helpful He is also a good 45 .

At the same time, however a good friend is honest He does not look for 46 in others. He notices their good points. 47 a friend will try to understand me and accept me.

Another quality of a friend is reliability. l can always 48 a pood friend. If he tells me he will meet me 49 at a certain time.I can be sure that he will be there .If I need a favor,he will do his best to help me. If l am 50 he will not run away.

There is a 51 quality that makes a friend special. A special friend is someone with whom we can have fun.we would enjoy our lives,and we would enjoy our friendship. That is why I especially like friends who are fun to be with. Agood friend likes the same things I like. We 52 experience and learn from each other. Agood friend has a good sense of humor, too..He likes to laugh 53 me. That is 54 we share in the joy of being friends. And I know that he is looking for the same quality 55 me.

36. A.choice

37. A.sad

38. A.unless

39. A.down

40 .A.quantities

41. A.honest

42. A.offer

43. A.Instead

44. A.case

45. A.listener

46. A.mistakes

47. A.In general

48. A.depend on

49. A.every where

50. A.in need

51. A.forth

52. A.disagree

53. A.at

54. A.how

55. A.on

B.selection

B.happy

B.even if

B.up

B.numbers

B.honestly

B.understand

B.However

B.place

B.learner

B.wrongs

B.In fact

B. lie in

B. somewhere

B.in trouble

B.fifth

B.share

B.for

B.why

B.about

C.choosing

C.funny

C.as long as

C.out

C.differences

C.honesty

C.supply

C.Moreover

C.situation

C.speaker

C.defeats

C.In short

C. stand for

C. anywhere

C.in horror

C.fourth

C.lose

C.on

C.where

C.in

D.selecting

D.crazy

D.as though

D.in

D.qualities

D.honestness

D.realize

D.Therefore

D.seat

D.writer

D.faults

D.In a way

D. rely in

D. nowhere

D.in happiness

D.fiveth

D.gain

D.with

D.what

D.of

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