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阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的四个选项(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。

Dear Laura,

I just heard you told an old story of gift giving and unselfish love in your program. You doubted that such unselfish love would happen in today’s world. Well, I’m here to give you ________ .

I wanted to do something very ________ for my fifteen – year – old son, who has always been the perfect child. He ________ all summer to earn enough money to buy a used motorcycle. Then, he spent hours and hours on it ________ it looked almost new. I was so ________ of him that I bought him the shiniest helmet(头盔) and a riding outfit.

I could ________ wait for him to open up his gift. In fact, I barely slept the night before. Upon awakening. I went to the kitchen to ________ the coffee, tea, and morning goodies. In the living room was a beautiful keyboard with a ________ : “To my wonderful mother, all my love, your son.”

I was so ________ . It had been a long – standing joke in our family that I wanted a piano so that I could ________ lessons. “Learn to play the piano, and I’ll get you one” was my husband’s ________.

I stood there shocked, crying a river, asking myself how my son could ________ this expensive gift.

Of course, the ________ awoke, and my son was thrilled(激动的)with my reaction. Many kisses were ________, and I immediately wanted him to ________ my gift.

As he saw the helmet and outfit, the look on his face was not ________ what I was expecting. Then I ________ that he had sold the motorcycle to get me the keyboard.

Of course I was the proudest mother ________ on that day, and my feet never hit the ground for a month.

So I wanted you to know, that kind of love still ________ and lives even in the ever–changing world of me, me, me!

I thought you’d love to ________ this story.

Yours,

Hilary

P.S. The next day, my husband and I bought him a new “used” already shiny motorcycle.

1.A.hope B.advice C.support D.courage

2.A.polite B.similar C.special D.private

3.A.played B.studied C.traveled D.worked

4.A.after B.before C.unless D.until

5.A.sure B.fond C.proud D.confident

6.A.perhaps B.really C.almost D.hardly

7.A.start B.cook C.set D.serve

8.A.note B.notice C.word D.sign

9.A.disturbed B.confused C.astonished D.inspired

10.A.give B.take C.draw D.teach

11.A.reason B.request C.comment D.response

12.A.present B.afford C.find D.order

13.A.neighbor B.building C.home D.house

14.A.exchanged B.experienced C.expected D.exhibited

15.A.tear B.open C.check D.receive

16.A.purely B.basically C.obviously D.exactly

17.A.realized B.remembered C.imagined D.supposed

18.A.only B.still C.ever D.even

19.A.works B.exists C.matters D.counts

20.A.send B.publish C.share D.write

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Pearl Buck(1892—1973)was born in Hillsboro, West Virginia. She grew up in China, but was educated at Randolph-Macon Woman’s College. After her graduation she returned to China and lived there until 1934 with the exception of a year spent at Cornell University, where she took an MA in 1926.Pearl Buck began to write in the twenties; her first novel, East Wind; West Wind, appeared in 1930.It was followed by The Good Earth (1931),Sons(1932),and A House Divided(1935),together forming a trilogy(三部曲)on the stories of the family of Wang. The Good Earth stood on the American list of bestsellers for a long time and earned her several awards, including the Pulitzer Prize and the William Dean Howells Medal. She also published The first Wife and Other Stories(1933),All Men are Brothers(1933),The Mother(1934),and This Proud Heart(1938).The biographies(传记)of her mother and father, The Exile and Fighting Angel, were published in 1936 and later brought out together under the title of The Spirit and the Flesh(1944).

Pearl Buck’s works after 1938 are too many to speak about. Her novels have continued to deal with the differences between East and West. Her interest has spread to such countries as India and Korea.

Pearl Buck was active in many charity(慈善)organizations; in particular she set up an organization for the adoption of Asian-American children and took an active interest in children with low IQ.

1.What is the correct time order of the following events?

a. Pearl Buck took an MA at Cornell University.

b. Pearl Buck published The First Wife and Other Stories.

c. Pearl Buck’s first novel, East Wind; West Wind appeared.

d. Pearl Buck published the biographies of her mother and father.

A.a,b,c,d B. a,d,c,b

C.a,c,b,d D. a,d,b,c

2.We can learn from the passage that_______.

A. Pearl Buck attended a college in China

B. The Good Earth was well-received by American readers

C.Pearl Buck stayed in China in 1926

D. Pearl Buck stopped writing in 1938

3.According to the passage, Pearl Buck was interested in______.

A. American history B.politics in India and Korea

C. writing novels about war D.doing charity work

4.In which part of a magazine would you probably read the passage?

A. People B. Politics C. Travel D. Business

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Join in the holiday fun at the Powerhouse this month linked to our new exhibition, Evolution & Revolution: Chinese dress1700s to now. DON’T FORGET our other special event, the Club Med Circus School which is part of the Circus(马戏团)!150years of circus in Australia exhibition experience!

◆Chinese Folk Dancing: Colorful Chinese dance and musical performances by The Chinese Folk Dancing School of Sydney. Dances include: the Golden stick dance and the Chinese drum dance. A feature will be the Qin dynasty Emperor’s count dance .Also included is a show of face painting for Beijing opera performances.

Sunday 29 June and Wednesday 2 July in the Turbine Hall, at 11.30 am & 1.30 pm.

◆Australian Chinese Children’s Arts Theatre: W ell-known children’s play experts from Shanghai lead this dynamic youth group. Performances include Chinese fairy tales and plays.

Thursday 3 to Sunday 6 July in the Turbine Hall, at 11.30 am & 1.30 pm.

◆Chinese Youth League: A traditional performing arts group featuring performance highlights such as the Red scarf and Spring flower dances ,and a musician playing Er Hu.

Sunday 6 to Tuesday 8 July in the Turbine Hall,11.30 am to 1.30 pm.

◆Kids Activity: Make a Paper Horse :Young children make a paper horse cut-out.(The horse is a frequent theme in Chinese painting, including a kind of advancement.)Suitable for ages 8~12 years.

Saturday 28 June to Tuesday 8 July in the Turbine Hall,12.00 pm to 1.00 pm.

◆Club Med Circus School: Learn circus skills, including the trapeze, trampolining and magic.Note only for children over 5.There are 40 places available in each 1 hour session and these must be booked at the front desk,level 4,on the day.

Tuesday 1 to Saturday 5 Julyat 11.30 am & 1.00 pm.

Enjoy unlimited free visits and many other benefits by becoming a Family member of the Powerhouse.Our family memberships cover two adults and all children under the age of 16 years at the one address.

Members receive Powerline,our monthly magazine,discounts in the shops and the restaurants,as well as free admission to the Museum.All this for as little as $50.00 a year!Call(02)9217 0600 for more details.

1.When can you watch the Chinese drum dance?

A.On July 2. B.On July 3.

C.On July 6. D.On July 8.

2.To learn the magic tricks,you can go to .

A.Kids Activity B.Chinese Youth League

C.Club Med Circus School D.Children’s Arts Theatre

3.What is required if you want to enjoy free visits to the Museum?

A.Calling(02)9217 0600.

B.Gaining family membership.

C.Coming for the holiday fun.

D.Paying Powerline $50.00 a year.

4.What is the main purpose of the text .

A.To attract visitors. B.To present schedules.

C.To report the performances. D.To teach kids Chinese arts.

根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

Do you know Australia? Australia is the largest island in the world. It is a little smaller than China. It is in the south of the earth. ___1.__The population of Australia is nearly as large as that of Shanghai. The cities in Australia have got little air or water pollution. __2._ You can clearly see fish swimming in the rivers. Plants grow very well.

Last month we visited Perth, the biggest city in Western Australia, and went to a wild flowers’ exhibition. There we saw a large number of wild flowers we had never seen before. We had a wonderful time. ___3.___ In spring every year Perth has the wild flowers’ exhibition.

After visiting Perth, we spent the day in the countryside. We sat down and had a rest near a path at the foot of a hill. __4.__ Suddenly we heard bells ringing at the top of the hill. What we saw made us pick up all our things and run back to the car as quickly as we could. There were about three hundred sheep coming towards us down the path. ___5.___ After a short drive from any town, you will find yourself in the middle of white sheep. Sheep, sheep, everywhere are sheep.

A. The people of Australia are very hard-working.

B. Australia is the sixth largest country in the world.

C. Australia is famous for its sheep and kangaroos.

D. Australia is big, but its population is not large.

E. Perth is famous for its beautiful wild flowers.

F. The sky is blue and the water is clean.

G. It was quiet and we enjoyed ourselves.

Many students have to live with roommates while going to school or university.Having a roommate can be one of the best experiences,or easily one of the worst.1.

Follow these five tips to avoid the common mistakes that make good roommate relationships worse.

Talk things out.2. If something happens,sit down with your roommates and have a face-to-face conversation.Complaining about your roommates behind their backs creates nothing but awkward situations and general unhappiness.

3. Some roommates become the best of friends,and some don’t.Don’t put pressure on yourself or your roommate to reach this level,especially when you first meet.Remember,you are trying to make a new friend,not scare your roommate away.And if your roommate doesn’t end up being your best friend,there is no need to worry about it.

Clean up after yourself.Or at least,keep your mess on your side.4. But being considerate with where you put your own stuff will help you avoid the arguments.

Ask before you take.This applies to food,clothes,supplies and anything else that you don’t own.5. Even if you both agree to share everything you should still ask.

A. Don’t expect to be best friends.

B. Communication is of vital importance.

C. You don’t need to keep the room clean and organized all the time.

D. Rooms can be really easy for a mess to pile up.

E.If you want to have a good relationship with your roommate,it all starts with you.

F.Not all roommates can become your best friends.

G.Show your roommate that you have respect for his or her belongings.

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