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  One hot night last July when our new baby couldn't sleep , I 1 everything I could think of: a warm bottle , songs , gentle rocking. Nothing would 2 him. Guessing that I had a long 3 ahead of me, I brought a portable (手提的) TV into his room, figuring that watching the 4 movie was as good a way as any to kill off the 5 until dawn. To my 6 , as soon as the TV lit up, the baby 7 right down, his little eyes focused (集中) brightly on the tube. Not to waste a chance for 8 I then tiptoed out of the room , 9 him to watch the Mickey Mouse.

  My wife and I heard 10 of the baby that night , and the next morning when I went into his room , I found him still watching TV himself. I found 11 my baby's behavior (行为) a metaphor (暗喻) for the new 12 . My wife and I had given him some books to examine, but he took no notice of them. When we 13 to him , he did not feel 14 . And so it is in the schools. We find that our students 15 read and they look down upon reading and 16 those of us who teach it. All they want to do is watching TV. After this experience with 17 , however, I have reached a 18 , “Let them watch it!” If television is that much more 19 to children than hooks , 20 should we fight it? Let them watch all they want!

1.

[  ]

A.took
B.made
C.tried
D.learned

2.

[  ]

A.make
B.settle
C.prepare
D.please

3.

[  ]

A.morning
B.afternoon
C.evening
D.night

4.

[  ]

A.late
B.American
C.western
D.cartoon

5.

[  ]

A.films
B.hours
C.days
D.books

6.

[  ]

A.joy
B.disappointment
C.surprise
D.sorrow

7.

[  ]

A.sat
B.slept
C.stayed
D.quietened

8.

[  ]

A.work
B.study
C.sleep
D.play

9.

[  ]

A.asking
B.leaving
C.persuading
D.allowing

10.

[  ]

A.anything
B.something
C.nothing
D.everything

11.

[  ]

A.there
B.in
C.at
D.for

12.

[  ]

A.baby
B.human
C.generation
D.children

13.

[  ]

A.wrote
B.listened
C.talked
D.read

14.

[  ]

A.interesting
B.comfortable
C.satisfied
D.wonderful

15.

[  ]

A.shouldn't
B.mustn't
C.don't
D.can't

16.

[  ]

A.scold
B.admire
C.punish
D.forget

17.

[  ]

A.the students
B.the baby
C.the readings
D.the TV

18.

[  ]

A.conclusion
B.decision
C.suggestion
D.disagreement

19.

[  ]

A.strange
B.attractive
C.attentive
D.curious

20.

[  ]

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

阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,然后从21~36各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

  The weather was perfect. We were just out for a picnic. When lunch time came, we decided to go and __21__ what each of us wanted, and meet back on the grass.

  Susan and I headed for a hot dog stand. We watched the seller put together the hot dog. But when Susan took out her __22__, the man surprised us.

  “It looks a little overdone,” he said, “so you don’t have to pay me.”

  We said our thanks, __23__ our friends, and began to enjoy our food. But as we talked and ate, I noticed a man sitting alone nearby, in __24__ clothes. I could tell that he hadn’t had a bath for days. Another homeless person, I thought.

  We finished eating but when Susan and I went to __25__ away the lunch bag, I heard a voice ask, “There isn’t any __26__ in that bag, is there?”

  It was the homeless man. I didn’t know what to say. “No, I __27__ it already.”

  “Oh, really?” was his only answer. He was obviously very __28__.

  I felt bad for him, __29__ I didn’t know what to do. Suddenly Susan said, “I’ll be __30__ back. Please wait for me a minute.” I watched curiously as she went across to the hot dog stand. Then I __31__ what she was doing. She bought a hot dog, crossed back, and gave the man the food.

  When she came back to us, Susan said simply, “I was just passing on the __32__ that someone gave to me.”

  That day I learned how generosity can go __33__ than the person you give to. By giving, you __34__ others how to give also. You never know what happiness a simple __35__ of concern will bring about.

A. get          B. pass                  C. drop                 D. keep

A. present    B. money              C. key                   D. menu

A. joined            B. helped        C. visited              D. guided

A. lovely            B. special              C. dirty                 D. popular

A. drive              B. throw         C. wash                 D. pull

A. food        B. water                C. cigarette            D. medicine

A. bought    B. cooked              C. served        D. ate

A. cold        B. nervous             C. hungry              D. crazy

A. but          B. while                C. so                     D. or

A. almost          B. still                   C. just                   D. right

A. remembered B. imagined     C. recognized  D. realized

A. devotion       B. kindness            C. pleasure            D. mercy

A. quicker  B. higher        C. farther              D. deeper

A. offer            B. teach                 C. train                 D. advise

A. way              B. show                 C. scene                D. act

More parents are looking to cellphones to help keep their children safe.  But mom and dad should be careful: Kids who talk on a cellphone may be more likely to step into traffic. Children should learn to end phone conversations before they prepare to step into traffic.

     While research shows that older kids and more experienced users also don’t navigate(穿行于) streets as well while on a cellphone, younger children tends to find the small tools more distracting(令人分心的).

“Kids of this age are just learning to cross the street on their own, ”says David-Schwebel, a co-author of the study. “They’re beginners. ”

     Kids don’t need to be stopped from chatting on the phone when outside,

however. Instead, parents simply should instruct them to finish their conversations before crossing the street.        

“I don’t think this means parents should take phones away from their kids, ”says Schwebel. “I encourage families to get cellphones for their children.  They’re more helpful than harmful,  if they’re used in a safe way. ”

     Other distractions, such as conversations with friends, listening to music,  and text messaging, may also cause problems for children in this age group.  The researchers expect to study the effect of those types of distractions in the future.

Experts in child safety approved the cellphone study. “If you’re talking on a cellphone,  you’re not paying much attention to the environment around you, ” says Susan Baker, a professor.

     Brooke Carlson, a 44-year-old mom, has noticed how riveted her 9-year-old son is when he’s talking on the cellphone. Although she’d never thought of the dangers of crossing traffic while on the phone, Carlson says, “Now that I know about it, it makes total sense. ”She plans to have a chat with her child about cellphones and street safety.

For younger kids, parents might consider purchasing a phone with a plan that only allows the child to call up his or her parents. That way the cellphone can be used for emergencies, but not for chatting with friends for hours.

In Schwebel’s opinion, _____ .

A. kids are still too young to walk on the street alone

B. kids don’t know how to use cellphones appropriately

C. kids have little experience in crossing the street alone

D. kids are not experienced cellphone users

Which of the following is Schwebel in favor of?

A. Children shouldn’t be allowed to have a cellphone.

B. Children should be forbidden to chat on the phone when outside.

C. Cellphones do more harm to children than other distractions.

D. Parents should teach kids about cellphones and street safety.

The underlined word “riveted” may mean“_____”.

A. confused              B. absorbed

C. dangerous             D. excited

According to the passage, what does Mrs Carlson know?

A. There are dangers of crossing streets while on the phone.

B. Her 9-year-old son is not interested in talking on the phone.

C. Cellphones are more helpful than harmful to children.

D. Kids don’t pay attention to the environment when talking on the phone.

The purpose of writing this passage is to _____.

A. advise parents not to buy cellphones for children

B. introduce a phone that only allows kids to call up parents

C. expect kids not to talk on cellphones while on the street

D. expect people to use cellphones less in daily life

Four brothers left home for college, and they became successful doctors and lawyers. Some years later, they  16  after having dinner together. They discussed the  17  they gave their elderly mother who lived far away in another city. The first said, “I had a  18  house built for Mama.” The second said, “I had my Mercedes-Benz dealer(经销商)send a  19  to her.” The third said, “I built a beautiful   20  for Mama.” The fourth said, “You know   21  Mama loved reading poems and you know she can’t read anymore because she can’t   22  very well. I met a   23  who had a parrot(鹦鹉)that can recite many poems. It took him 12 years to   24  it to speak and he earns his living by renting it out. I had to pay him $100,000 a year for twenty years,  25  it is worth it.” On hearing that, the other brothers were   26  by his good thought.

After the holidays their mother   27  her thank-you notes, which read:

“Milton, the house you built is so huge. I only live in one room, but I have to 28  the whole house. It’s a tiring job. Thanks anyway.”

“Marvin, I am too old to   29 . I stay home and have my foods delivered, so I’ll 30  use the car. The   31  was good, although not practical. Thanks.”

“Michael, you gave me an expensive building for 50 people to  32  plays or watch movies in it, but all my friends are dead. I’ve almost   33  my hearing and I’m nearly blind. I won’t use it. Thank you all the same.”

“Dearest Melvin, you were the   34  son to have the good sense to give a little thought to your gift. The chicken tasted so   35  . I liked it very much. Thank you.”

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

8.                A.nurse          B.writer          C.businessman   D.lawyer

 

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

 

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

 

11.               A.treated         B.impressed       C.threatened D.hurt

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

 

       Once upon a time, there was a group of forest deer.In this group was a wise and respected  1 , smart in the ways of deer.He taught the tricks of   2   to the fawn-the young deer.

       One day, his younger sister   3   her son to him, to be taught   4   is so important for deer.The teacher said to the fawn, “Very well, you can come at this time tomorrow for your first   5  .”

       At first, the young deer came to the lessons   6   he was supposed to.But soon, he became more interested in   7   with the other young bucks(雄鹿).He didn’t realize how   8   it could be for a deer who learned   9   but deer games.So he started 10  .Soon he was escaping school all the time.

  11  , one day the fawn who played hooky   12  a snare(陷阱)and was trapped.Since he was   13  , his mother got worried.She went to her brother the teacher, and  14   him if her son had learned something.The teacher   15  ,”My dear sister, your son was disobedient and   16  .Out of respect for you, I   17   to teach him.But he did not want to learn the  18   of deer.He played hooky! How could I possibly teach him?”

       Later they heard the sad news.The   19   fawn had been trapped and killed by a hunter.He skinned him and took the meat home to his family.

       The moral is: Nothing can be learned from a teacher by one who   20   the class.

1.A.student           B.mother            C.teacher          D.magician

2.A.perform          B.survival             C.hunting        D.hiding

3.A.brought           B.caught           C.arranged       D.referred

4.A.that              B.which            C.how                 D.what

5.A.arrival             B.punishment        C.prize            D.lesson

6.A.as                    B.because            C.whether                                 D.where

7.A.learning           B.playing              C.talking           D.fighting

8.A.interesting          B.boring            C.dangerous      D.useful

9.A.nothing           B.something          C.all              D.none

10.A.working hard     B.cutting classes     C.playing games   D.teaching others

11.A.Luckily          B.Unexpectedly      C.Definitely         D.Unfortunately

12.A.found out        B.set up             C.stepped in        D.got over

13.A.dying                 B.missing             C.unhappy          D.improving

14.A.told           B.scolded             C.asked                                   D.suspected

15.A.replied           B.analyzed          C.advised        D.questioned

16.A.unbelievable       B.unteachable       C.unflexible         D.unimportant

17.A.made up my mind                              B.tried my best

      C.gave up                                         D.would like

18.A.stories              B.structures          C.games             D.tricks

19.A.proud              B.sick                C.stubborn       D.shy

20.A.misses         B.loves             C.forms             D.attends

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