You might think the largest library in the world would be in Europe. But it isn’t. It’s in Washington D.C. It’s called the Library of Congress.

President John Adams started the library in 1800 for members of Congress. He wanted them to be able to read books about law. The first 740 books were bought in England. They were simply set up in the room where Congress met. Then Thomas Jefferson sold Congress many of his own books. He felt Congress should have books on all subjects, not just on law. This idea changed the library forever.

The library grew and grew. Now it covers a large area of land. It contains20million books as well as many pictures, movies, globes and machines. Experts in every field work there. Hundreds of people call every day with all kinds of questions. Many of them get answers right over the phone.  

The library is a huge storehouse. Thomas Edison’s first movie and Houdini’s magic books are preserved there. And it is the proud owner of the world’s best collection of humorous books.

The first step in starting the Library of Congress was         .

A. buying Thomas Jefferson’s books

B. buying books from England

C. putting up the library building

D. asking experts in every field to work there

Thomas Jefferson’s opinion about the library was that      .

A. it should buy books on law

B. it should be the largest in the world

C. it should have books on all subjects

D .it should answer all kinds of questions

Which of the following is NOT true?

A. Thomas Jefferson enriched the collection of the Library.

B. The Library of Congress is in Washington D.C.

C. The Library of Congress has books on all subjects from the very beginning.

D. You can ask the experts in the Library of Congress all kinds of questions by phone.

The best title for this passage is       .

A. General Introduction to the library of congress

B. The building of the Library of Congress

C. The Library of Congress—the American’s Pride

D. The Library of Congress—the World’s Best Collection of Humorous Books

About a year ago, a couple with three children moved into the apartment next door to mine. I never heard any noise from the children, but the parents were always shouting at the kids.
We often met in the hallway when we were coming or going. I always spoke, but the only answer I got was a hello from the four-year-old girl.
One afternoon when I returned, they were just coming out of their apartment and the little girl was holding the door open for the others. I remained in the car doing unnecessary things. But when I looked up I saw the little girl was still holding the door open, waiting for me. I hurried as much as I could and thanked her.
I was really touched by her act of kindness. That afternoon I was at the K-Mart and I bought a white Teddy bear for her. The next day, there was a knock on the door and it was the little girl and her father. She was very proud of the bear and thanked me like I had never been thanked before.
Now when we meet in the hall, we all speak in a friendly manner. As time passes, I don’t hear that yelling as often as before.
Last night we had about four inches of snow. I looked out at my car and wondered how I was going to keep my doctor’s appointment. I went out to remove the snow. But when I opened my front door, I found my car was there with all the snow removed. You couldn’t imagine how I felt at that moment. I thanked that family in my heart.
Isn’t it amazing how a small kind act of a four-year-old girl can change so many things for the better? My guardian angel says that good things come from small acts.
【小题1】 Who did the writer think removed the snow on his car?

A.That family next door.B.Someone sent by his doctor.
C.Some strangers.D.The gate keeper.
【小题2】Which of the following is CORRECT according to the passage?
A.The children were very naughty and often made their parents angry.
B.Life must be very hard for the parents next door as they had a large family to support.
C.The writer put off the appointment with his doctor because of the heavy snow.
D.The little girl’s kind act changed the relationship between the writer and her family.
【小题3】 The right time order of these events in the passage may be         .
① I bought a white Teddy bear for the four-year-old little girl.
② A new family moved into the building next to my door.
③ The four-year-old little girl held the door for me.
④ The father came with the little girl and thanked me.
⑤We speak to each other now in a friendly manner.
A.②-③-①-④-⑤B.②-④-①-③-⑤C.③-②-④-⑤-①D.③-④-②-⑤-①

第三节:完形填空(共20小题,每题1.5分, 满分30分)

Everybody gets unhappy. That’s why people eat a lot of  21  or spend lots of money on clothes—they think that these things will make them  22  !   23  , it is easy to create happiness, if you just have learned to be a  24  .

Giving  25  and resources to others who need them is a good thing to do. It will possibly contribute more to your happiness and to maintaining(保持) a   26   attitude than anything else. The key to successful family   27  is spending time staying with other family members. Give your time to your husband or wife,  28  time and resources to your children, and  29   they are the most valuable to you in the world.

Imagine this: a boy has  30  ,and you give him something of great  31  to him, such as by reading him a book. There is no  32  that you’ll see a big simile on his face. Maybe you’ll find that this is the happiest  33  of your life. You can also volunteer for a rescue service. There you will learn the meaning of“I cried  34  I had no shoes and then I saw a man who had no legs”.

Isn’t it true that the happiest people are typically those we consider foolish because they are  35  ready to give you the  36  off their back? It is also  37  that the most discontent(不满足的) people are the ones who are always making demands and never  38  others. Form the  39  of being a Big Giver, and then you will know one of the secrets to living a  40  and happy life.

21.A.junk food               B.meals                        C.fruits                        D.vegetables

22.A unhappy                 B.disappointed               C.happy                       D.satisfied

23.A.Mostly                   B.Actually                    C.Finally                      D.Naturally

24A.winner                    B.reminder                    C.receiver                    D.giver

25.A time                       B.money                      C.clothes                     D.food

26.A.positive

27.A.communication     B.negative

B.relationships       C.rude

C.hobbies       D.equal

D.topic

28.A. take                      B. bring                        C. devote                     D. lead

29.A.believe                   B.recognize                   C.understand                D.dream

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

31.A.value                     B.help                          C.use                           D.importance

32.A.wonder                  B.need                          C.doubt                        D.good

33.A.view                      B.person                       C.day                           D.moment

34.A.but                        B.because                      C.though                      D.if

35.A. never                    B.yet                            C.seldom                      D.always

36.A. clothes                  B. hat                           C. money                     D. life

37.A.true                       B.certain                       C.sure                          D.real

38.A.take in                   B.pay for                      C.care about                 D.worry about

39.A.culture                   B.custom                      C.look                         D.habit

40.A.healthy                   B.unforgettable              C.successful                  D.simple

 

About one year ago, a couple with three children moved into the apartment next door to me. I never heard any noise from the children. Instead, I often heard the parents yelling   __26__   at the kids, not in a nice tone, but in a   __27__  one.

We often   __28__  in the hallway. I always greeted them, but the only __29__   I ever got was a “hello” from the eight­year­old girl. I usually   __30__   to see my doctor and one day when I returned they were just   __31__   their apartment and the little girl was   __32__   the outside door open for the others. I   __33__   in the car doing   __34__   things because I wasn't eager to be snubbed(冷落) again. Finally, I got out of my car and walked towards the door. The parents were telling their daughter to hurry and get into the car,   __35__   the little girl was still holding the door,  __36__   me! I hurried although I was still in pain from my injury.

I forgot to tell her how  __37__   I was for her kindness. I wrote a note saying how much her act of kindness had   __38__ an old man's heart.

The next day there was a   __39__   on my door and it was the little girl and her father. She was quite   __40__   of her behavior and thanked me. Then I noticed her mother standing there too. Her parents  __41__   me.

From then on when we met in the hallway we always greeted each other,in a friendly   __42__.

Last night there was a heavy snow. I looked out at my car and   __43__   how I was going to keep my doctor's   __44__   because I could only walk for a short time. This morning when I opened the front door, all the snow was removed.

Isn't it  __45__   that the small kind act of an 8­year­old girl can change so many things for the better? It is said that good things come from small acts.

1.

A.quietly

B.strangely

C.quickly

D.angrily

 

2.

A.frightening

B.exciting

C.sincere

D.kind

 

3.

A.quarreled

B.met

C.chatted

D.argued

 

4.

A.present

B.result

C.reply

D.return

 

5.

A.went out

B.set out

C.took out

D.gave out

 

6.

A.decorating

B.cleaning

C.returning

D.leaving

 

7.

A.breaking

B.operating

C.holding

D.unlocking

 

8.

A.kept

B.remained

C.insisted

D.continued

 

9.

A.favorite

B.irrelevant

C.unnecessary

D.curious

 

10.

A.but

B.and

C.so

D.then

 

11.

A.hunting for

B.asking for

C.waiting for

D.calling for

 

12.

A.beneficial

B.influential

C.anxious

D.grateful

 

13.

A.strengthened

B.broken

C.touched

D.saved

 

14.

A.note

B.knock

C.invitation

D.picture

 

15.

A.proud

B.aware

C.afraid

D.sure

 

16.

A.admitted

B.recognized

C.praised

D.thanked

 

17.

A.manner

B.appearance

C.sound

D.announcement

 

18.

A.found

B.ignored

C.remembered

D.wondered

 

19.

A.promise

B.appointment

C.suggestion

D.attention

 

20.

A.amazing

B.confusing

C.scaring

D.challenging

 

You might think the largest library in the world would be in Europe. But it isn’t. It’s in Washington D.C. It’s called the Library of Congress.
President John Adams started the library in 1800 for members of Congress. He wanted them to be able to read books about law. The first 740 books were bought in England. They were simply set up in the room where Congress met. Then Thomas Jefferson sold Congress many of his own books. He felt Congress should have books on all subjects, not just on law. This idea changed the library forever.
The library grew and grew. Now it covers a large area of land. It contains20million books as well as many pictures, movies, globes and machines. Experts in every field work there. Hundreds of people call every day with all kinds of questions. Many of them get answers right over the phone.  
The library is a huge storehouse. Thomas Edison’s first movie and Houdini’s magic books are preserved there. And it is the proud owner of the world’s best collection of humorous books

  1. 1.

    The first step in starting the Library of Congress was

    1. A.
      buying Thomas Jefferson’s books
    2. B.
      buying books from England
    3. C.
      putting up the library building
    4. D.
      asking experts in every field to work there
  2. 2.

    Thomas Jefferson’s opinion about the library was that

    1. A.
      it should buy books on law
    2. B.
      it should be the largest in the world
    3. C.
      it should have books on all subjects
    4. D.
      it should answer all kinds of questions
  3. 3.

    Which of the following is NOT true?

    1. A.
      Thomas Jefferson enriched the collection of the Library
    2. B.
      The Library of Congress is in Washington D
    3. C.
    4. D.
      The Library of Congress has books on all subjects from the very beginning
    5. E.
      You can ask the experts in the Library of Congress all kinds of questions by phone
  4. 4.

    The best title for this passage is

    1. A.
      General Introduction to the library of congress
    2. B.
      The building of the Library of Congress
    3. C.
      The Library of Congress—the American’s Pride
    4. D.
      The Library of Congress—the World’s Best Collection of Humorous Books

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