题目内容
．--- Merry Christmas !
--- _________.
A．Thank you all the same B．OK
C．I’d love to D．The same to you
D
阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填人一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空，并将答案填写在答题卡标号为3l-40的相应位置上。
I was on my way to the Taiyetos Mountains. The sun was setting when my car 31 (break) down near a remote and poor village. Cursing my misfortune, I was wondering where I was going to spend the night when I realized that the villagers who had gathered around me were arguing as to 32 should have the honor of receiving me 33 a guest in their house. Finally, I accepted the offer of an old woman who lived alone in a little house. While she was getting me 34 (settle) into a tiny but clean room, the head of the village was tying up his horse to my car to pull it to 35 small town some 20 kilometres away 36 there was a garage.
I had noticed three hens running free in my hostess's courtyard and that night one of them ended up in a dish on my table. 37 villagers brought me goat's cheese and hone. We drank together and talked 38 (merry) till far into the night.
When the time came for me to say goodbye to my friends in the village, I wanted to reward the old woman 39 the trouble I had caused 40 .
第三部分：阅读理解（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C 和D）中，选出最佳选项。Having divorced (离婚) my dad, my mom had to move frequently in order to find a job that would provide her with enough money to support the big family. For three years, we lived in the town of Parkersburg. On the first Christmas there, my brothers and I had been well prepared for a holiday without presents. But we had a surprise on Christmas Eve. At midnight, we were woken up by someone shouting at our front door, “Ho, ho, ho! Merry Christmas!” We jumped up and ran to the door to find no one there, but several boxes and bags! Not only were there gifts, which were our favorite, but there were also clothes and food. Each of us kids, as well as Mom, had gifts with our names on them. And the clothes all fit us! Another year went by and on Christmas Eve, we again got boxes and bags full of goodies. The next year we moved. We were in the same town but across the other side. Mom was beginning to get on her feet. Since we had moved and Mom had a better job, we were quite certain that “Santa” wouldn’t visit us that year. But we were wrong! Those “Santa” visits restored in me the belief in the goodness of mankind, though to this day we don’t know who our helper was. When we grew up, Mom moved to Virginia. She had some extra money one Christmas. She sent it to me and let us know her decision. We then took action. My husband and children had so much fun buying and wrapping presents for the needy family we had chosen. On Christmas Eve, we allowed the excited kids to stay up late to be part of our secret “Santa” project. Such satisfaction there was in being able to pass on the gift of love to others who needed it. And the gift goes on!56. From the first paragraph, we can learn that ______. A. the writer’s family didn’t like to celebrate ChristmasB. the writer felt sorry about not having Christmas presentsC. the writer’s mother couldn’t afford any Christmas presentsD. the writer knew that something surprising would happen57. The presents that the writer’s family received must be from _______. A. someone who has no children B. someone who knew them well C. the church in the neighborhood D. the richest family in the town 58. What decision did the writer’s mom make in the fifth paragraph? A. To give her extra money to a poor family. B. To thank the person who once helped her family. C. To give some Christmas presents to a poor family in secret. D. To invite a poor family to spend Christmas with her family. 59. This passage is written to ______. A. show pity to the poor people B. show human kindness C. thank the helper D. show the advantages of being rich
第三部分：阅读理解（共20小题满分40分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中选出最佳选项My father was driving us to our grandparents’ house for our annual Christmas dinner. The closer we got to the turnoff (岔道) for my grandparents’ house, the slower the car went. Suddenly, my father U-turned in the middle of the road and said: “I can’t stand it!” “What?” asked my mother. “It’s those people back there at the Pan Am, standing in the rain. They’ve got children. It’s Christmas. I can’t stand it.” When my father pulled into the service station, I saw that there were five of them: the parents and three children – two girls and a small boy. My father rolled down his window. “Merry Christmas,” he said. “Howdy (您好),” the man replied. He was very tall and had to stoop (弯腰) slightly to peer into the car. My sisters Jill, Sharon, and I stared at the children, and they stared back at us. “You’re getting wet standing here. Just a couple miles up the road there’s a shed (小棚) with a cover there, and some benches,” my father said. “Why don’t you all get in the car?” The man thought about it for a moment, and then he waved to his family. They climbed into the car. Once they settled in, my father looked back over his shoulder and asked the children if Santa had found them yet. Three unhappy faces gave him the answer. “Well, I didn’t think so,” my father said, winking at my mother, “because when I saw Santa this morning, he told me that he was having trouble finding all, and he asked me if he could leave your toys at my house. We’ll just go to get them before I take you to the bus stop.” All at once, the three children’s faces lit up, and they began to bounce around in the back seat, laughing and chattering. When we got out of the car at our house, the three children ran through the front door and straight to the toys that were spread out under our Christmas tree. One of the girls spied Jill’s doll and hugged it to her breast. The little boy grabbed Sharon’s ball. And the other girl picked up something of mine. We left them there at the bus stop in Winborn. As we drove away, I watched out the window as long as I could, looking back at the little girl hugging her new doll. That was the Christmas when my sisters and I learned the joy of making others happy.56. The writer’s father U-turned in the middle of the road because ______. A. he could not stand the people at the service station B. he could not bear the thought of leaving the people behind C. he wanted to do something special for his parents D. he wanted to help the family standing in the rain57. The reason the father asked the kids if Santa had found them was probably that _____. A. he knew the mention of Santa would lift their spirits B. he once promised to receive them as guests in his house C. he wanted to avoid embarrassing the family D. he had met Santa and got the presents for the kids58. How did the author feel at the end of the story? A. She was pleased that they had been able to give the kids presents and make them happy. B. She was unhappy remembering that they had been late for the Christmas dinner. C. She was angry because she realized that she didn’t receive a Christmas gift that year. D. She was puzzled by why her father had done this on Christmas.59. What is the article mainly about? A. How my family found the lost Santa. B. The people at the service station. C. The art of celebrating Christmas. D. The joy of making others happy.
DIt was the afternoon of December 24, the day before Christmas, and as the newest doctor in our office, I had to work. The only thing that brightened my day was the beautifully decorated Christmas tree in our waiting room and a gift sent to me by a fellow I was dating—a dozen long-stemmed red roses. As I was cleaning my office, I was told a lady urgently needed to speak with me. As I stepped out, I noticed a young, tired-looking woman with a baby in her arms. Nervously, she explained that her husband—a prisoner in a nearby prison—was my next patient. She told me she wasn’t allowed to visit her husband in prison and that he had never seen his son. Her request was for me to let the boy’s father sit in the waiting room with her as long as possible before I called him for his appointment. Since my schedule wasn’t full, I agreed. After all, it was Christmas Eve.A short time later, her husband arrived—with chains on his feet and hands, and two armed guards as bodyguards. The woman’s tired face lit up like our little Christmas tree when her husband took a seat beside her. I kept glancing out to watch them laugh, cry and share their child. After almost an hour, I called the prisoner back to my office. The patient seemed like a gentle and modest man. I wondered what he possibly could have done to be held under such conditions. I tried to make him as comfortable as possible.At the end of the appointment, I wished him a Merry Christmas—a difficult thing to say to a man headed back to prison. He smiled and thanked me. He also said he felt saddened by the fact that he hadn’t been able to get his wife anything for Christmas. On hearing this, I was inspired with a wonderful idea.I’ll never forget the look on both their faces as the prisoner gave his wife the beautiful, long-stemmed roses. I’m not sure who experienced the most joy—the husband in giving, the wife in receiving, or myself in having the opportunity to share in this special moment.67.What can be inferred from the first paragraph?A. The writer was a newcomer to her office. B. A fellow sent her a dozen red roses as Christmas present.C. She was in low spirits because she had to work before Christmas.D. She was at work with a light heart.68. The young woman came to the writer’s office for the purpose of .A. having her baby examined B. giving her husband a chance to make his escape C. having her husband examined D. getting a chance for her family to get together69.The underlined part in Paragraph 3 most probably means . A. to be sent to hospital B. to be separated from his familyC. to be comfortable D. to become a prisoner70. What does the writer learn from the story?A. The wife experienced the most joy in receiving. B. An act of kindness can mean a lot.C. The prisoner was treated with mercy. D. Whoever breaks the law should be punished.
第二节：完形填空（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从41~55各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，
选出最佳选项。
It was the afternoon of December 24, the day before Christmas, but I had to stay to tidy the office. The only thing that _41_ my day was the beautifully decorated Christmas tree in our waiting room and a _42_ sent to me by a fellow I was dating—a dozen long-stemmed red roses.
Suddenly, our receptionist came and said there was a lady outside that urgently needed to speak with me. As I stepped out, I noticed a young _43_ woman with a baby in her arms standing there. 44_ , she explained that her husband—a prisoner in a nearby prison—was my next patient. She told me she wasn’t allowed to visit her husband in prison and _45_ he had never seen his son. So she _46_ me to let her wait here ahead of time. I agreed. After all , it was Christmas Eve.
A short time later, her husband arrived—with chains on his feet, cuffs on his hands, and two armed guards _47_ him. The woman’s tired face _48_ when her husband took a seat beside her. I watched them laugh, cry, and share their _49_ . He seemed like a gentle and honest man.
At the end of the _50_ , the man had to go back and I wished him a Merry Christmas. He smiled and thanked me and said he felt saddened by the fact that he hadn’t been able to get his wife _51_ for Christmas. On hearing this, I was _52_ with a wonderful idea.
I’ll never forget the _53_ on both their faces as the prisoner gave his wife the beautiful, long-stemmed red roses. I’m not sure who _54_ the most joy—the husband in giving, the wife in receiving, or myself in having the opportunity to share in this _55_ moment.
41. A. enjoyed B. brightened C. relaxed D. presented
42. A. gift B. regards C. message D. package
43. A. ordinary-looking B. good-looking C. tired-looking D. frightened-looking
44. A. Happily B. Quietly C. Excitedly D. Nervously
45. A. why B. how C. that D. when
46. A. persuaded B. demanded C. begged D. pleased
47. A. near B. around C. behind D. before
48. A. turned pale B. went red C. lit up D. turned away
49. A. child B. tears C. joy D. sorrows
50. A. meeting B. appointment C. discussion D. conversation
51. A. something B. nothing C. anything D. everything
52. A. encouraged B. struck C. provided D. inspired
53. A. sadness B. happiness C. look D. smiles
54. A. experienced B. received C. gave D. accepted
55. A. unforgettable B. sad C. happy D. special
