. Susan's strong love for her country is in her recently published poems.A．relievedB．reflectedC．respondedD．recovered 题目和参考答案——青夏教育精英家教网—

In 1995, Susan Boyle went to Glasgow to audition (试演) for My Kind of people, a televised talent show popular in the UK．She was immediately rejected．She was nervous during the audition, and felt she didn't perform well, but her brother said that she was rejected because of her plain looks．Boyle was not discouraged and continued to sing at church and at the karaoke nights in a local pub.

Boyle suffered a personal loss in 1997, when her father passed away．After his death．Boyle put her big dreams on hold to care for her sick mother Bridget Boyle．The mother and daughter often talked of Susan's possible fame．Bridget Boyle encouraged her daughter to take part in singing competitions．“She was the one who said I should enter Britain's Got Talent．We used to watch it together.” Susan later told reporters．“She thought I would win.”

In 1999, Boyle used all of her savings to pay for a professional demo (样本唱片) tape．which she sent to record companies．In 2002, Boyle began taking singing lessons from voice coach Fred O'Neil．

In 2007, Boyle's mother passed away at the age of 91．A neighbor reported that when Bridget Boyle died, her daughter “wouldn't come out for three or four days or answer the door or phone.” She lived alone with her cat, Pebbles．For over a year, she refused to sing．But in August of 2008, O'Neil urged her to try out for Britain's Got Talent．Convinced that the performance would be an honor to her mother, Boyle auditioned in Glasgow, Scotland．She sang I Dreamed A Dream in the first round of the show, which was aired on 11 April 2009.

The 47-year-old Scottish woman's plain looks provided a sharp contrast (对比) to her powerfully beautiful voice．The performance astonished the audience and the judges．Online videos of her performance totaled over 40 million views within a week．Although she failed to win the final of Britain's Got Talent, Susan Boyle became globally popular．Her first album I Dreamed A Dream has sold over five million copies.

Bridget Boyle's attitude towards her daughter's musical talent can be described as .

A．critical B．doubtful C．indifferent D．optimistic

From Para．4 we learn that Boyle .

A．was slightly discouraged by her voice coach

B．entered Britain's Got Talent to prove her ability

C．decided to give up her singing career

D．was deeply affected by her mother's death

Which of the following is TRUE about Susan Boyle?

A．Her international fame grew rapidly in 2008.

B．Her audition for My Kind of People failed.

C．She has never stopped singing since 1995.

D．She was the winner of Britain's Got Talent.

In writing this passage, the author mainly intends to .

A．tell us how Boyle's dream came true

B．let us know more about Boyle's personal life

C．show how Boyle was influenced by her family

D．explain how to enter and win a talent show

完型填空（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 passengers on the bus watched with sympathy as Susan made her way carefully up the steps. She paid the driver and then, using her hands to 31 the seats, settled in one of them.

It had been a year since Susan became blind. As the result of an accident she was suddenly thrown into a world of 32 . Susan’s husband Mark watched her 33 into hopelessness and he was 34 to use every possible means to help his wife.

Finally, Susan felt ready to 35 to her job, but how would she get there? She used to take the bus, but she was now too 36 to get around the city by herself. Mark 37 to ride the bus with Susan each morning and evening 38 she could manage it by herself.

For two weeks, Mark 39 Susan to and from work each day. He taught her how to rely on her other 40 , specifically her hearing, to determine where she was and how to adapt to her new 41 .

At last, Susan decided that she was ready to try the trip 42 . Monday morning arrived. Before she left, she hugged her husband 43 , her eyes filled with tears of gratitude（感激）.She said good-bye and, for the first time, they went their 44 ways. Each day went perfectly, and a wild excitement 45 Susan. She was doing it!

On Friday morning, Susan took the bus to work 46 . As she was getting off the bus, the driver said, “Miss, I sure 47 you.” Curious, Susan asked the driver 48 .

“You know ,every morning for the __49_week,a fine-looking gentleman in a military uniform has been standing across the corner watching you until you enter your office building safely,” the bus driver said.

Tears of happiness poured down Susan’s cheeks. She was so lucky for he had given her a gift more powerful than_50_,That is the gift of love that can bring light where there is darkness.

31.A. touch B.grab C.count D.feel

32.A.weakness B. sickness C.darkness D.sadness

33.A.run B.sink C.jump D.step

34.A.inspired B.determined C.honored D.pleased

35.A.return B.adjust C.contribute D.stick

36.A.dred B.astonished C.depressed D.frightened

37.A.volunteered B.attempted C.continued D.struggled

38.A.when B.as C.until D.after

39.A.drove B.direted C.accompanied D.sent

40.A.feeling B.organs C.skills D.senses

41.A.position B.environment C.status D.role

42.A.on her own B.in person C.to her benefit D.on foot

43.A.politely B.calmly C.briefly D.tightly

44.A.opposite B.separate C.fixed D.lonely

45.A.took charge of B.took place of

C.took advantage of D.took hold of

46.A.as usual B.as a rule

C.as well D.as a consequence

47.A.respect B.evry C.know D.support

48.A.what B.how C. who D.who

49.A.past B.same C.first D.next

50.A.courage B.will C.sight D.wisdom

完型填空（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 passengers on the bus watched with sympathy as Susan made her way carefully up the steps. She paid the driver and then, using her hands to   31    the seats, settled in one of them.
It had been a year since Susan became blind. As the result of an accident she was suddenly thrown into a world of     32   . Susan’s husband Mark watched her    33  into hopelessness and he was    34   to use every possible means to help his wife.
Finally, Susan felt ready to   35   to her job, but how would she get there? She used to take the bus, but she was now too     36   to get around the city by herself. Mark   37  to ride the bus with Susan each morning and evening    38   she could manage it by herself.
For two weeks, Mark   39   Susan to and from work each day. He taught her how to rely on her other   40    , specifically her hearing, to determine where she was and how to adapt to her new    41    .
At last, Susan decided that she was ready to try the trip   42   . Monday morning arrived. Before she left, she hugged her husband   43   , her eyes filled with tears of gratitude（感激）.She said good-bye and, for the first time, they went their    44   ways. Each day went perfectly, and a wild excitement    45   Susan. She was doing it!
On Friday morning, Susan took the bus to work   46   . As she was getting off the bus, the driver said, “Miss, I sure   47  you.” Curious, Susan asked the driver   48    .
“You know ,every morning for the __49_week,a fine-looking gentleman in a military uniform has been standing across the corner watching you until you enter your office building safely,” the bus driver said.
Tears of happiness poured down Susan’s cheeks. She was so lucky for he had given her a gift more powerful than_50_,That is the gift of love that can bring light where there is darkness.
31.A. touch            B.grab          C.count             D.feel
32.A.weakness         B. sickness       C.darkness         D.sadness
33.A.run              B.sink           C.jump             D.step
34.A.inspired          B.determined     C.honored           D.pleased
35.A.return            B.adjust          C.contribute         D.stick
36.A.dred             B.astonished     C.depressed         D.frightened
37.A.volunteered       B.attempted       C.continued         D.struggled
38.A.when            B.as             C.until             D.after
39.A.drove            B.direted         C.accompanied      D.sent
40.A.feeling          B.organs         C.skills             D.senses
41.A.position          B.environment    C.status            D.role
42.A.on her own       B.in person        C.to her benefit      D.on foot
43.A.politely          B.calmly          C.briefly          D.tightly
44.A.opposite         B.separate         C.fixed             D.lonely
45.A.took charge of                      B.took place of
C.took advantage of                    D.took hold of
46.A.as usual                           B.as a rule
C.as well                            D.as a consequence
47.A.respect       B.evry               C.know         D.support
48.A.what         B.how               C. who          D.who
49.A.past         B.same               C.first          D.next
50.A.courage      B.will                C.sight         D.wisdom

Dear all,
Please read Professor Hume’s email about his next lecture on Rosa I’arks.
Susan Miller
Secretary
Dear Susan,
Please forward this message to students of my history class.
Besides the life story of Bosa Parks in the textbook,the students are also required to read the passage below and some related stories that can be borrowed from the school library.
Ted Hume
The early experiences of Rosa Parks (1913-2005),long known as the “mother of the civil rights movement,”were not different from those of many African-Americans at that time.The black woman,however,turned the course of American history in December 1955 when she refused to give up her seat on a bus to a white man.“By sitting down,”remarked John Lewis,“she was standing up for all Americans.”
Among the numerous awards Parks received in her life were the Presidential Medal of Freedom (1996) and the Congressional Gold Medal(1999).
Parks died on Oct. 24,2005,At St. Paul A.M.E. Church in Montgomery,a large crowd including Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice celebrated her life.Rice said she and others,who grew up when the political activities of Parks held public attention,might not have realized her impact(影响) on their lives,“but I can honestly say that without Mrs. Parks,I probably would not be standing here as Secretary of State.”
After her casket(灵柩) was placed at the Capitol,U.S. President Bush,members of Congress and ordinary Americans paid their respects.In American history Parks is the first woman to lie in state at the Capitol,a very high regard usually reserved for Presidents of the United States.
【小题1】What is the main purpose of Susan’s email?

A．To make arrangements for Professor Hume’s class.

B．To introduce to the students Rosa Parks.

C．To help the students organize a lecture.

D．To answer Professor Hume’s last email.

【小题2】What does the underlined word “forward” mean?

A．Explain.	B．Send.
C．Take.	D．Read.

【小题3】The political impact on Rosa Parks lies in the fact that she______.

A．helped Condoleezza Rice achieve political success

B．joined the civil rights movement at a young age

C．made racial equality a common value in American society

D．set a good example in her early life for other black Americans

【小题4】How was Rosa Parks treated after her death?

A．She was named “mother of the civil rights movement”.

B．She was received by President Bush at the Capitol.

C．She was given the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

D．She was honored to lie in state at the Capitol.

Dear all,

Please read Professor Hume’s email about his next lecture on Rosa I’arks.

Susan Miller

Secretary

Dear Susan,

Please forward this message to students of my history class.

Besides the life story of Bosa Parks in the textbook,the students are also required to read the passage below and some related stories that can be borrowed from the school library.

Ted Hume

The early experiences of Rosa Parks (1913-2005),long known as the “mother of the civil rights movement,”were not different from those of many African-Americans at that time.The black woman,however,turned the course of American history in December 1955 when she refused to give up her seat on a bus to a white man.“By sitting down,”remarked John Lewis,“she was standing up for all Americans.”

Among the numerous awards Parks received in her life were the Presidential Medal of Freedom (1996) and the Congressional Gold Medal(1999).

Parks died on Oct. 24,2005,At St. Paul A.M.E. Church in Montgomery,a large crowd including Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice celebrated her life.Rice said she and others,who grew up when the political activities of Parks held public attention,might not have realized her impact(影响) on their lives,“but I can honestly say that without Mrs. Parks,I probably would not be standing here as Secretary of State.”

After her casket(灵柩) was placed at the Capitol,U.S. President Bush,members of Congress and ordinary Americans paid their respects.In American history Parks is the first woman to lie in state at the Capitol,a very high regard usually reserved for Presidents of the United States.

1.What is the main purpose of Susan’s email?

A.To make arrangements for Professor Hume’s class.

B.To introduce to the students Rosa Parks.

C.To help the students organize a lecture.

D.To answer Professor Hume’s last email.

2.What does the underlined word “forward” mean?

A.Explain. B.Send.

C.Take. D.Read.

3.The political impact on Rosa Parks lies in the fact that she ______.

A.helped Condoleezza Rice achieve political success

B.joined the civil rights movement at a young age

C.made racial equality a common value in American society

D.set a good example in her early life for other black Americans

4.How was Rosa Parks treated after her death?

A.She was named “mother of the civil rights movement”.

B.She was received by President Bush at the Capitol.

C.She was given the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

D.She was honored to lie in state at the Capitol.

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