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I'm Monty Don．Though I'm a host and writer now，I had an unhappy study experience actually．I changed （66）schools many times．
I first went to school at five．None of my teachers or classmates liked me because I always gave them a lot of （67）trouble（s）．I once put a worm in a girl's pocket．When I was seven，I was asked to （68）leave the school．Then I was sent off to a boarding school．I missed my（69）family very much at first； I didn't want to leave once I returned home．Later I met a very（70）good teacher，who cared for me and helped me with my study．He was also the first person to encourage me to act and write．At 13，I moved to Malvern College，but I was kicked out at 15for（71）breaking school rules．Then I went to another school where I failed my English A level．In fact，I didn't like studying．
I finally （72）realized that life shouldn't be like this．So I retook the exam and got an A grade．And more importantly，I made a（73）decision：to go to college，so I began to（74）prepare for the entrance exam．I finally passed the exam and went to Cambridge to read English．I met my wife there and I was （75）glad I made that decision，otherwise I wouldn't have had a happy family．Looking back on what I've experienced，I come to know that if you devote yourself to it，nothing is impossible．
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I first went to school at five．None of my teachers or classmates liked me because I always gave them a lot of （67）trouble（s）．I once put a worm in a girl's pocket．When I was seven，I was asked to （68）leave the school．Then I was sent off to a boarding school．I missed my（69）family very much at first； I didn't want to leave once I returned home．Later I met a very（70）good teacher，who cared for me and helped me with my study．He was also the first person to encourage me to act and write．At 13，I moved to Malvern College，but I was kicked out at 15for（71）breaking school rules．Then I went to another school where I failed my English A level．In fact，I didn't like studying．
I finally （72）realized that life shouldn't be like this．So I retook the exam and got an A grade．And more importantly，I made a（73）decision：to go to college，so I began to（74）prepare for the entrance exam．I finally passed the exam and went to Cambridge to read English．I met my wife there and I was （75）glad I made that decision，otherwise I wouldn't have had a happy family．Looking back on what I've experienced，I come to know that if you devote yourself to it，nothing is impossible．
2．In today's American society，high school dropout has day by day grown into a big problem threatening social and economic stability，as many cases of family （51）B or even tragedies，caused by youth dropout are grabbing headlines in media．Dropping out is defined as leaving school without a high school diploma or equivalent （52）D such as a General Educational Development （GED） certificate．Although students who drop out come from various backgrounds，several （53）A facts can be noticed．National data show that students from low-income，black or single-parent families are much more likely to drop out of school than their fellow students． （54）C performance is also playing a role．Students receiving poor grades which，in turn，leads to （55）B self-recognition，are sure to be on the high-risk list of dropping out．
In recent years，advances in technology have （56）A the demand for a highly skilled labor force，changing a high school education into a minimum requirement for entry into the labor market．As high school completion has become a（n） （57）D requirement for many entry-level jobs，dropouts are having a really hard time in today's job market．On average，dropouts are more likely to be unemployed than high school graduates and to earn less money even if they （58）A find jobs．Employed dropouts in a variety of studies are usually working at unskilled jobs or at （59）C service occupations offering little opportunity for upward mobility．
Considering the serious consequences dropping out may bring about，national leaders have demanded that schools，communities，and families take major steps to keep students at school．To make school attendance compulsory（强制的） looks like an effective measure． （60）B，many people fear that it will not go far as compulsory attendance usually indicates monitoring on students，which might cause （61）A from the students．Others including President Obama，focus their dropout prevention efforts on a program to （62）C class size，replacing large high schools with smaller learning communities where poor students can get （63）Ainstruction from experienced teachers．Combined with frequent home visits by teachers，which definitely （64）B families to participate in prevention efforts，the program is reported to take effect and the nationwide school attendance is （65）C．
In recent years，advances in technology have （56）A the demand for a highly skilled labor force，changing a high school education into a minimum requirement for entry into the labor market．As high school completion has become a（n） （57）D requirement for many entry-level jobs，dropouts are having a really hard time in today's job market．On average，dropouts are more likely to be unemployed than high school graduates and to earn less money even if they （58）A find jobs．Employed dropouts in a variety of studies are usually working at unskilled jobs or at （59）C service occupations offering little opportunity for upward mobility．
Considering the serious consequences dropping out may bring about，national leaders have demanded that schools，communities，and families take major steps to keep students at school．To make school attendance compulsory（强制的） looks like an effective measure． （60）B，many people fear that it will not go far as compulsory attendance usually indicates monitoring on students，which might cause （61）A from the students．Others including President Obama，focus their dropout prevention efforts on a program to （62）C class size，replacing large high schools with smaller learning communities where poor students can get （63）Ainstruction from experienced teachers．Combined with frequent home visits by teachers，which definitely （64）B families to participate in prevention efforts，the program is reported to take effect and the nationwide school attendance is （65）C．
| 51．A．objections | B．conflicts | C．establishments | D．happiness |
| 52．A．opportunities | B．lengths | C．terms | D．qualifications |
| 53．A．common | B．strange | C．possible | D．positive |
| 54．A．Financial | B．Communicative | C．Academic | D．Social |
| 55．A．separate | B．negative | C．significant | D．standard |
| 56．A．fueled | B．changed | C．challenged | D．supposed |
| 57．A．unbearable | B．joint | C．single | D．basic |
| 58．A．eventually | B．attentively | C．readily | D．generally |
| 59．A．long-lasting | B．hard-working | C．low-paying | D．public-recognizing |
| 60．A．Furthermore | B．However | C．Otherwise | D．Therefore |
| 61．A．opposition | B．attention | C．welcome | D．study |
| 62．A．maintain | B．evaluate | C．narrow | D．complete |
| 63．A．individualized | B．popularized | C．materialized | D．socialized |
| 64．A．spare | B．encourage | C．corner | D．sponsor． |
| 65．A．calling up | B．setting up | C．picking up | D．finishing up |
1．III．Reading Comprehension
Section A
Directions：For each blank in the following passages there are four words or phrases marked A，B，C and D．Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context．
In a society where many families are torn apart by divorce，and fast-paced modern life often causes parents to lose out on time with their children，the importance of cultivating healthy relationships between fathers and sons is （51）A．The following tips maybe helpful．
Learn to Talk to Your Son
Do not（52）Bface-to-face chats； instead，try talking while working on a project together．Watch for clues that he is （53）Cto talk，as your son may feel more like talking after dinner rather than first thing in the morning．Be available at any hour，and let your son know it．Give your son verbal affirmation（肯定、认可），letting him know that he is loved and that you are （54）Dto be his dad．
Spend Time Together
Parents spend lots of time shuttling kids to practices，classes and various other activities．（55）A，the quality time needed to build relationships is often lacking．How dads spend their time shows their sons what is most important to them．Whether playing pretend with preschoolers or taking a hike with a teenager，fathers are encouraged to （56）Cactivities that their sons find interesting．
Set Boundaries （界限）
（57）Cdiscipline in a loving way shows sons that fathers （58）Dcare about their education and are concerned about（59）Btheir character．Fathers should teach their sons to be responsible for their behaviors and respect authority．Knowing the （60）Aof their actions helps children control behavior and think before acting．Thus，it is better for fathers to guide their sons by setting clear expectations and reasonable （61）B
Teaching Respectful Behavior
By modeling respectful behavior，fathers demonstrate （62）Creactions and expression of feelings for their sons．Communicating positive emotions and controlling negative ones shows sons how to healthily （63）Atheir feelings．Fathers have the responsibility of teaching their sons to （64）Awomen and not view them as objects．This will help them foster healthy relationships in the future．Additionally，by showing respect toward the son's mother，a father not only sets the standard of （65）Dbehavior but also develops a sense of security and acceptance．
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Section A
Directions：For each blank in the following passages there are four words or phrases marked A，B，C and D．Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context．
In a society where many families are torn apart by divorce，and fast-paced modern life often causes parents to lose out on time with their children，the importance of cultivating healthy relationships between fathers and sons is （51）A．The following tips maybe helpful．
Learn to Talk to Your Son
Do not（52）Bface-to-face chats； instead，try talking while working on a project together．Watch for clues that he is （53）Cto talk，as your son may feel more like talking after dinner rather than first thing in the morning．Be available at any hour，and let your son know it．Give your son verbal affirmation（肯定、认可），letting him know that he is loved and that you are （54）Dto be his dad．
Spend Time Together
Parents spend lots of time shuttling kids to practices，classes and various other activities．（55）A，the quality time needed to build relationships is often lacking．How dads spend their time shows their sons what is most important to them．Whether playing pretend with preschoolers or taking a hike with a teenager，fathers are encouraged to （56）Cactivities that their sons find interesting．
Set Boundaries （界限）
（57）Cdiscipline in a loving way shows sons that fathers （58）Dcare about their education and are concerned about（59）Btheir character．Fathers should teach their sons to be responsible for their behaviors and respect authority．Knowing the （60）Aof their actions helps children control behavior and think before acting．Thus，it is better for fathers to guide their sons by setting clear expectations and reasonable （61）B
Teaching Respectful Behavior
By modeling respectful behavior，fathers demonstrate （62）Creactions and expression of feelings for their sons．Communicating positive emotions and controlling negative ones shows sons how to healthily （63）Atheir feelings．Fathers have the responsibility of teaching their sons to （64）Awomen and not view them as objects．This will help them foster healthy relationships in the future．Additionally，by showing respect toward the son's mother，a father not only sets the standard of （65）Dbehavior but also develops a sense of security and acceptance．
| 51．A．apparent | B．remarkable | C．principal | D．essential |
| 52．A．neglect | B．force | C．enjoy | D．exchange |
| 53．A．curious | B．active | C．ready | D．likely |
| 54．A．ashamed | B．eager | C．willing | D．proud |
| 55．A．However | B．Therefore | C．Moreover | D．Otherwise |
| 56．A．involve in | B．hold on | C．participate in | D．insist on |
| 57．A．Debating on | B．Devoting to | C．Carrying out | D．Complaining about |
| 58．A．critically | B．flexibly | C．deliberately | D．genuinely |
| 59．A．recognizing | B．shaping | C．creating | D．changing |
| 60．A．consequences | B．reactions | C．motivations | D．procedures |
| 61．A．directions | B．limits | C．examples | D．suggestions |
| 62．A．extreme | B．passionate | C．appropriate | D．progressive |
| 63．A．convey | B．ignore | C．mix | D．hide |
| 64．A．value | B．overtake | C．dominate | D．inspect |
| 65．A．determined | B．balanced | C．deserved | D．expected． |