第三部分:阅读理解(共20小题,每题2分,共40分)

第一节:(共15小题,每题2分,共30分)

阅读下面四篇短文,从四个选项(A、B、C、D)中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

Forgiving is easy. Forgeting the experience that comes before the forgiveness, however, always remains with us. Choosing to forgive means choosing to let go of the bad or negative emotions that one experiences so that we can live in peace and harmony.

Five years ago I went through a painful divorce. My elder brother, a great believer of our faith, was very angry at my decision to divorce. Despite his response I felt my decision was correct. After two years of arguing over the phone and hurtful words in emails my brother and I ended our friendship in a cold silence.

Out of the blue(意想不到地) he visited the same city that I was living in to see our mother. I thought for nights about how to react to his visit. I sought advice from many friends---all of whom said I should wait for his apology before trying to repair our friendship. Since I had done nothing wrong, it was he that needed to come to me.

A very close friend advised me otherwise. He said, “Choose to be the bigger person here; forgive and forget. Let go and move on.” Though his words gave me courage, I still felt very angry and betrayed(背叛). My dear friend gave me a gentle shove(推,促使) and even stayed on the phone while I went over to greet my brother and family. When I did, I felt so relieved.I felt peace at last!

Todady I am so grateful to my friend for encouraging me. If I hadn’t taken his advice, I wouldn’t enjoy the loving relationship that I do now with all of my family. Still, it would be a lie if I said that I didn’t think about the past sometimes. The difference is that I do not feel angry. I am at peace and have a greater understanding and acceptance of the whole experience. In short I feel I have grown since then.

56. In the author’s opinion, the purpose of forgiving is _________.       

A. to forget the unpleasant experience

B.to make up with relatives or friends

C.to let go of the bad or negative emotions

D. to make ourselves live in peace and harmony

57. What was the problem between the author and her elder brother ?

A. They had different attitudes of life.

B. They had different views towards her marriage.

C. They belonged to different political parties.

D.They had a quarrel about properties.

58. What drove the author to forgive her brother?

A. One close friend’s encouragement.

B. The friend’s staying on the phone.

C. Her mother’s persuasion.

D. Her own understanding with growth.

59. It can be inferred that the author______.

A. realized her mistake in her divorce in the end                             

B. learned how to forget unpleasant experiences

C. felt having learned to forgive means growth                 

D.thought friendship is the most important of all

   My secret of staying young is quite simple:devote your attention to the part of you that’s young and growing—your brain. Keep your mind awake and you will stay young all over. These are exciting times. Take an interest in the world around you,and make a point of learning one new thing every day.

   No matter how old you are ,it’s not too late to make your life more interesting. I know a housewife without knowledge in the past who made herself into an excellent industrial designer. I know an old electrical engineer who has become a highly paid artist.

   Get over the idea the you are too old to go back to school. I know a man who entered a medical college at 70. He got his degree with honors and became a famous doctor. Another man went to a law school at 71 and now is an active lawyer.

   No matter how old people are,staying young is easy for those who live in the future. You can do it if you are active enough to try. Keep your mind active and awake:that’s the only youth elixir.

54. Which of the following best express the main idea of this passage?

Staying young is the only youth elixir.

Learning at least one new thing every day.

Never too late to go back to school.

The secret of staying young.

55.  If you wish to stay young,above all ,you should        .

A. keep your mind awake and active      B. make your life more interesting

C. keep your mind from being harmed     D. keep in tough with other people

56.  The implied meaning of the passage is that        .

A. anyone can learn to do something no matter how old they may be.

B. the electrical engineer learned to be an artist to become famous.

C. the man who entered the medical collage at 70 came out at the top of the list.

D. every one can be successful if you try to learn no matter how old he may be

57.  The word “elixir”in the last sentence probably means something that can keep people        .

    A. healthy             B. wealthy             C. young               D. happy

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