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I played a racquetball game against my cousin Ed last week. It was one of the most ___1___ and tiring games I’ve ever had. When Ed first phoned and ___2___ we play, I laughed quietly, figuring on an ___3___ victory. After all, Ed’s idea of ___4___ has always been nothing more ___5___ than lifting a fork to his mouth. ___6___ I can remember, Ed’s been the least physically fit member in the family, and ___7___ proud of himself. His big stomach has always ballooned out between his T-shirt and trousers. Although the family often ___8___ about that, Ed refused to buy a ___9___ T-shirt or to lose weight. So when Ed ___10___ for our game not only with the bottom of his shirt gathered inside his trousers but also with a stomach you could hardly ___11___, I was so surprised that I was ___12___. My cousin must have made an effort to get himself into shape. ___13___, at the point in our game when I’d have predicted(预计) the score to be about 9 to 1 in my favor, it was ___14___ 7 to 9 — and Ed was ___15___. The sudden realization was painful. We ___16___ to play like two mad men. When the score was 16 up, I was having serious ___17___ about staying alive until 21 years old, let alone ___18___ that many points. When the game finally ended, both of us were lying flat on our backs, too tired to ___19___. In a way, I think we both won: I the game, but cousin Ed my ___20___.

1. A. encouraging B. hopeless C. surprising D. regular

2. A. declared B. mentioned C. persuaded D. suggested

3. A. unforgettable B. unexpected C. easy D. early

4. A. exercise B. preparation C. joy D. fitness

5. A. time-saving B. comfortable C. suitable D. effort-making

6. A. As soon as B. As long as C. When D. Since

7. A. strangely B. personally C. reasonably D. eagerly

8. A. cared B. forgot C. quarreled D. joked

9. A. clean B. larger C. straight D. darker

10. A. set out B. got ready C. arrived D. returned

11. A. notice B. admire C. believe D. measure

12. A. nervous B. curious C. careless D. speechless

13. A. After all B. As a result C. Above all D. At last

14. A. mistakenly B. then C. instead D. naturally

15. A. leading B. coming C. waiting D. counting

16. A. pretended B. stopped C. continued D. decided

17. A. thoughts B. doubts C. situations D. problems

18. A. scoring B. completing C. receiving D. keeping

19. A. play B. start C. sleep D. move

20. A. friendship B. respect C. support D. favor

完形填空：（包括20个小题，每小题1。5分，共30分）

It was a bitter, cold evening in northern Virginia many years ago. The old man was waiting for a ride across the 36 . The wait seemed 37 .

At last he heard the slight, steady rhythm of approaching hooves (马蹄) coming along the frozen path. Anxiously, he 38 as several horsemen came around the bend (转角处). He let the first one 39 . Then another, and another. Finally, as the 40 rider neared the spot where the old man sat like a snow statue, the old man 41 the rider’s eye and said, “Sir, would you mind giving an old man a ride to the other side? There doesn’t appear to be a passage way by 42 .”

The rider replied, “Sure.” Seeing the old man was unable to 43 his half-frozen body from the ground, the horseman got down and helped the old man onto the horse. The horseman took the old man not just across the river, but to his destination.

As they neared the tiny but cozy (舒适的) cottage, the horseman’s 44 caused him to ask, “Sir, I notice that you let several other riders go by without making a(n) 45 to get a ride. Then I came up and you 46 asked me for a ride. I’m curious why, on such a bitter winter night, you would wait and ask the last rider. 47 I had refused and left you there?”

The old man replied, “I’ve been 48 here for some time. I think I know people pretty good.” He continued, “I looked into the eyes of the other riders and immediately saw there was no 49 for my situation. But when I looked into your eyes, 50 was evident. I knew, 51 , that your gentle spirit would 52 the opportunity to give me help in my time of 53 .”

Those heartwarming comments 54 the horseman deeply.

“I’m most grateful for what you have said,” he told the old man. “May I never get too busy in my own affairs that I 55 to respond to the needs of others with kindness and compassion.”

With that, Thomas Jefferson turned his horse around and made his way back to the White House.

A. town B. river C. country D. island

A. meaningless B. useless C. careless D. endless

A. watched B. asked C. waved D. approached

A. come over B. get off C. pass by D. take off

A. coming B. leaving C. next D. last

A. missed B. caught C. avoided D. saw

A. bus B. car C. foot D. horse

A. feel B. push C. lift D. stand

A. honesty B. courage C. enthusiasm D. curiosity

A. choice B. stop C. effort D. scene

A. immediately B. hurriedly C. friendly D. strangely

A. What about B. What if C. How come D. If only

A. in B. out C. around D. beyond

A. concern B. doubt C. chance D. reason

A. meaning B. kindness C. seriousness D. help

A. then and there B. for a moment

C. all of a sudden D. sooner or later

A. offer B. create C. find D. welcome

A. need B. danger C. fortune D. happiness

A. influenced B. excited C. touched D. hit

A. happen B. try C. disagree D. fail

I played a racquetball game against my cousin Ed last week. It was one of the most __1__ and tiring games I’ve ever had. When Ed first phoned and ___2___ we play, I laughed quietly, figuring on an ___3___ victory. After all, Ed’s idea of ___4___ has always been nothing more ___5___ than lifting a fork to his mouth. ___6___ I can remember, Ed’s been the least physically fit member in the family, and ___7___ proud of himself. His big stomach has always ballooned out between his T-shirt and trousers. Although the family often ___8___ about that, Ed refused to buy a ___9___ T-shirt or to lose weight. So when Ed ___10___ for our game not only with the bottom of his shirt gathered inside his trousers but also with a stomach you could hardly ___11___, I was so surprised that I was ___12___. My cousin must have made an effort to get himself into shape. ___13___, at the point in our game when I’d have predicted(预计) the score to be about 9 to 1 in my favor, it was ___14___ 7 to 9 — and Ed was ___15___. The sudden realization was painful. We ___16___ to play like two mad men. When the score was 16 up, I was having serious ___17___ about staying alive until 21 years old, let alone ___18___ that many points. When the game finally ended, both of us were lying flat on our backs, too tired to ___19___. In a way, I think we both won: I the game, but cousin Ed my ___20___.

1. A. encouraging B. hopeless C. surprising D. regular

2. A. declared B. mentioned C. persuaded D. suggested

3. A. unforgettable B. unexpected C. easy D. early

4. A. exercise B. preparation C. joy D. fitness

5. A. time-saving B. comfortable C. suitable D. effort-making

6. A. As soon as B. As long as C. When D. Since

7. A. strangely B. personally C. reasonably D. eagerly

8. A. cared B. forgot C. quarreled D. joked

9. A. clean B. larger C. straight D. darker

10. A. set out B. got ready C. arrived D. returned

11. A. notice B. admire C. believe D. measure

12. A. nervous B. curious C. careless D. speechless

13. A. After all B. As a result C. Above all D. At last

14. A. mistakenly B. then C. instead D. naturally

15. A. leading B. coming C. waiting D. counting

16. A. pretended B. stopped C. continued D. decided

17. A. thoughts B. doubts C. situations D. problems

18. A. scoring B. completing C. receiving D. keeping

19. A. play B. start C. sleep D. move

20. A. friendship B. respect C. support D. favor

Like any good mother,when Karen found out that another baby was on the way,she did what she could to help her 3-year-old son,Michael,prepare for a new baby.Day after day,night after night,Michael sang to his mommy’s tummy(肚子).

Finally,Michael’s little sister was born.But she was in serious condition.With sirens (警报) howling in the night,the ambulance rushed the baby to St.Mary’s Hospital.The days inched by.The little girl became worse.The pediatric(儿科的) specialist told the parents to prepare for the worst.

Michael kept begging about singing to his sister,but kids are not allowed in pediatric department at St.Mary’s Hospital.Karen made up her mind to take Michael to see his sister.She dressed him in an oversized suit and marched him into the hospital.He looked like a walking laundry basket,but the head nurse recognized him as a child and shouted,“Get that kid out of here now!”Karen rose up strong,and the usually mild-mannered lady glared steel-eyed into the head nurse’s face.“He is not leaving until he sings to his sister!”

Karen towed （拖行）Michael to his sister’s bedside.He gazed at the tiny baby losing the battle to live.And he began to sing.In the pure-hearted voice of a 3-year-old,Michael sang,“You are my sunshine,my only sunshine.You make me happy when skies are grey.”At once the baby girl responded.Her pulse(脉搏) rate became calm and steady.Her strained breathing became smoother.

“Keep on singing,Michael.”“The other night,dear,as I lay sleeping,I dreamed I help you in my arms…”Michael’s little sister relaxed as healing rest seemed to sweep over her.“Keep on singin,Michael.”Tears conquered the face of the nurse.“You are my sunshine, my only sunshine.Please don’t take my sunshine away.”

The next day—the very next day—the little girl was well enough to go home!

1.Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?

A.It’s Hard to Raise a Baby B.The Miracle of a Brother’s Song

C.Mother’s Love D.An Unforgettable Day

2.From Karen’s action in the first paragraph we know that .

A.mothers often pay much attention to their newly-born babies

B.mothers often tell their children how to look after their younger brothers or sisters

C.it is good for children to learn to sing songs to babies

D.it often takes some time for a child to accept his/her newly-born brother or sister

3.When did Michael’s sister go home?

A three days later B.after two weeks C.after one year D the very next day

4.Which words can describe Michael?

A.Naughty and annoying. B.Strong and brave.

C.Active and careless. D.Concerned and determined.

第二节：完形填空(共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分)

阅读下面短文，从短文后所给各题的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

The back door of the ambulance was suddenly shut and the driver ran to the front, jumped into the seat, and started the engine. Inside were the 36 parents, Mr. and Mrs. Green. The mother was holding their baby daughter, Ally. The girl had some 37 stuck in her throat and could 38 breathe.

The driver, Mr. White, turned on his siren(警报器) and sped towards the 39 hospital, fighting against the time. The 40 ahead of him pulled out of the way 41 he drove through the busy traffic. From the back of the 42 the parents were shouting at him to be 43 , since Ally had almost stopped 44 . In front of him he saw some traffic 45 , with the red “Stop” light shining. Mr. white knew he had no time to 46 , so he drove straight through the traffic lights.

Coming towards him from his right was a taxi with the 47 closed, and the driver was playing his radio, He did not 48 the ambulance. The lights were green; 49 he drove straight on into the ambulance.

Mr. White tried to stop his ambulance, but it was too 50 . It hit the taxi. Everyone was shaken, but no one was hurt. Mr. White looked to see 51 little Ally was. He was astonished to see relief(宽慰) instead of 52 on the faces of the parents.

“Look!” cried Mrs. Green. “She is breathing again.”

“It 53 have been the crash,” said her husband, “It 54 the food out of her throat.”

The baby’s color was turning 55 , and she was crying in a loud but healthy voice. They were all joyful, and quite forgot about the accident.

36. A. worried B. angry C. satisfied D. surprised

37. A. honey B. drinks C. food D. water

38. A. never B. almost C. hardly D. simply

39. A. modern B. promising C. children’s D. nearest

40. A. interviewers B. drivers C. cars D. parents

41. A. that B. as C. if D. as though

42. A. street B. cars C. traffic D. ambulance

43. A. quick B. convenient C. anxious D. calm

44. A. breathing B. circulating C. saying D. talking

45. A. signs B. policemen C. lights D. marks

46. A. stop B. spare C. lose D. miss

47. A. engine B. car C.door D.window

48. A. hear B. see C. find D. notice

49. A. however B. so C. but D. on the other hand

50. A. dangerous B. late C. careless D. quick

51. A. how B. what C where D. who

52. A. pleasure B. anger C. fear D. surprise

53. A. may B. can C. should D. must

54. A. took B. picked C. knocked D. pulled

55. A. common B. normal C. general D. ordinary

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