—I can’t stand you! I’m leaving.

—　　　 . See if I care.

A．No problem 　　　　　 B．Come on　　　　　　　　 C．No doubt　　　　　　　 D．Go ahead

根据对话内容，从对话后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项多余选项。（共5小题：每小题2分，满分10分）

— Well, Bob, what a surprise! It’s nice to see you again!

— Hello, Ann!    61    Wasn’t it a year ago, the last time we saw you?

— You know, I think you are right. How are your wife and the children?

— Oh, they’re fine. Billy fell down and broke his leg a few months ago.       62 

— Wasn’t Joey learning to play the violin? Seems to me I remember something about that.

—    63    He’s all excited about sports now.

—     And your wife, what is she doing these days?

—     She is going to a night school on Mondays and Thursdays. She’s studying French now. But last year she studied typing and sewing.   64    Next it’ll probably be cooking.

—     How nice for her!   65    But say hello to Mrs James for me, will you?

—     Sure I will, and remember me to your husband. Gookbye.

注意：请考生将情景对话题所选择选项涂在机读卡上。如机读卡上没有E,F,G选项，请用AB替代 E; AC替代 F; AD替代 G。

In today’s world, insurance plays a vital role in the economic and social welfare of the entire population. The wish to guard against dangers to life and property is basic to human nature. By using various kinds of insurance, society has been able to reduce the effects of such hazards.

    Nowhere is insurance more important than in the management of a business. In many instances, losses in a small firm can mean the difference between growth and failure, vitality and stagnation(停滞). Very few small businesses have even a portion of the financial resources available to larger enterprises. Frequently, they must operate on a very slight margin(利润) if they hope to stay in business. And thus, they are particularly sensitive to unexpected losses.

    Without enough insurance, what happens to such a firm when the owner dies or is suddenly disabled? When a fire breaks out and destroys the firm’s building or stock? When an employee is found to have stolen company funds? When a customer is awarded a liability judgment for an accident? Too often, the business is forced to the wall, its future operations drastically limited; sometimes, it is damaged beyond repair, its ability to continue completely crushed.

    Almost always, a small businessman would find it impossible to handle the full burden of his potential risk. The amount of money he would have to set aside to cover possible losses would leave him nothing, or almost nothing, to run his business with. If losses were to occur which he could repair by using his reserve fund, what assurance would he have that another loss—the same kind or different—might not occur next week, next month? But then he would have no reserve fund and little likelihood of staying in business at all.

57. The author thinks that_______.

A. accidents always happen                          B. a businessman should take risks

C. businesses should have adequate insurance

D. insurance is a social welfare project

58. The underlined phrase "forced to the wall" in Paragraph 3 means "_______".

A. driven to despair                       B. staying in a strong position

C. doing well                            D. climbing up

59. Adequate insurance will do all of the following EXCEPT that it will_______.

A. free some business funds                  B. add to benefits for employees

C. relieve some management problems

D. prepare for unexpected incidents

60. The passage mainly deals with the relationship between _______.

A. insurance and society          B. accidents and losses

C. business and failures           D. business and insurance

Deserts are found where there is little rainfall or where rain for a whole year falls in only a few weeks’ time. Ten inches of rain may be enough for many plants to survive if the rain is spread throughout the year. If it rains, within one or two months and the rest of the year is dry, those plants may die and a desert may form.

Sand begins as tiny pieces of rock that get smaller and smaller as wind and weather wear them down. Sand dunes(沙丘) are formed as winds move the sand across the desert. Bit by bit, the dunes grow over the years, always moving with the winds and changing the shape. Most of them are only a few feet tall, but they can grow to be several hundred feet high.

There is, however, much more to a desert than sand. In the deserts of the Southwestern United States, cliffs and deep valleys were formed from thick mud that once lay beneath a sea more than millions of years ago. Over the centuries, the water dried up. Wind, sand, rain, heat and cold all wore away at the remaining rocks. The face of the desert mountains are always changing— very, very slowly… as these forces of nature continue to work on the rock.

Most deserts have a surprising variety of life. There are plants, animals and insects that have adapted to life in the desert. During the heat of the day, a visitor may see very few signs of living things, but as the air begins to cool in the evening, the desert comes to life. As the sun begins to rise again in the sky, the desert once again becomes quiet and lonely.

53. Many plants may survive in the deserts when___________.

A. the rain is spread out in a year                  B. the rain falls only in a few weeks

C. there is little rain in a year                 D. it is dry all the year around

54. Sand dunes are formed when_________.

A. sand piles up gradually                      B. there is plenty of rain in a year

C. the sea has dried up over the years  D. pieces of the rock get smaller

55. The underlined sentence in paragraph 3 probably means that in a desert there is_______.

A. too much sand                        B. more sand than before

C. nothing except sand                 D. something else besides sand

56. It can be learned from the text that in a desert _________.

A. there is no rainfall throughout the year  

B. life exists in rough conditions

C. all sand dunes are a few feet high 

D. rocks are worn away only by wind and heat

A debate has been caused by a new book called Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother about Chinese-style tough parenting in the US by Amy Chua. She is also a mother of two.

Chua describes the child-rearing methods she used with her daughters. She said they would seem unimaginable to Westerners.

Chua set strict standards for her daughters. For example, in school they weren’t allowed to make grades lower than As. They had to play piano or violin and practice hours a day. There were no sleepovers, play dates or TV.

There has been wide criticism of Chua’s book in the US. “It is kind of extreme,” Jeffrey Seinfeld, a professor at New York University, told the Los Angles Times. “...standards of parenting need to be realistic and tailored to each child. Children need parents who can guide them, not force them to do things they are probably not interested in.”

Now the criticism seems to have spread to China. Sun Yunxiao, an expert from the China Youth and Children Research Center spoke to The Beijing News about his concerns. He argued that Chua’s method of parenting would limit children from reaching their full potential.

“Some Chinese parents do focus on test scores and good degrees,” Sun said. “but what gets sacrificed along the way is their kids’ capacity fully to develop and to enjoy life.”

While critics might sympathize with kids who experience this parenting style, some young people quite appreciate it. “I think anyone can do well if they work hard enough,” said 17-year-old Li Ao, a Senior 3 student at Qingdao No2 High School. “A tiger mother is there to help her kids work hard.”

Others think that Chua has a point when it comes to setting challenging goals for kids.

“It’s crucial for children,” according to Abigail Gewirtz, a professor of family science at the University of Minnesota. She told CNN: “Honestly, kids need to be pushed sometimes. If you push a kid to do well, and they’re good at it, they benefit. It’s good to have high expectations.”

49. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the article?

A. Most children don’t need strict standards to do well.

B. Chua’s educating method is widely accepted in China.

C. Supporters of Amy Chua believe in high expectations.

D. Most children welcome challenging goals.

50. The underlined word “crucial” could be replaced by           .

A. helpful                  B. cruel      C. unfair     D. important

51. Which of the following statements might Jeffrey Seinfeld agree with?

A. Children need to be pushed to succeed.

B. The tiger mother is no longer popular in American society.

C. Parents should take their children into account when they give them guidance.

D. Extreme parenting produces children who do not know themselves when grown up.

52. What is the author’s attitude towards Chua’s parenting style?

A. Approving.        B. Objective.        C. Critical.    D. Disapproving.

When a consumer finds that what she or he bought is faulty or in some other way does not live up to the manufacturer’s claim for it, the first step is to present the warranty（保单）, or any other records which might help, at the store of purchase. In most cases, this action will produce results. However, if it does not, there are various means the consumer may use to gain satisfaction.

A simple and common method used by many consumers is to complain directly to the store manager. In general, the "higher up" the consumer takes his or her complaint, the faster he or she can expect it to be settled. In such a case, it is usually settled in the consumer’s favor, assuming he or she has a just claim.

Consumers should complain in person whenever possible, but if they cannot get to the place of purchase, it is acceptable to phone or write the complaint in a letter.

Complaining is usually most effective when it is done politely but firmly, and especially when the consumer can demonstrate what is wrong with the item in question. If this cannot be done, the consumer will succeed best by presenting specific information as to what is wrong, rather than by making general statements. For example, "The left speaker does not work at all and the sound coming out of the right one is unclear" is better than "This stereo（立体声音响）does not work."

The store manager may advise the consumer to write to the manufacturer. If so, the consumer should do this, stating the complaint as politely and as firmly as possible. But if a polite complaint does not achieve the desired result, the consumer can go a step further. She or he can threaten to take the seller to court or report the seller to a private or public organization responsible for protecting consumers’ rights.

45. If a consumer wants a quick settlement of his problem, it’s better to complain to ________.

A. a shop assistant              B. the manufacturer

C. the store manager             D. a public organization

46. The most effective complaint can be made by ________.

A. showing the faulty item to the manufacturer

B. explaining exactly what is wrong with the item

C. saying firmly that the item is of poor quality

D. asking politely to change the item

47. According to the passage, the last way a consumer has to use is________.

A. to write to the producer                         B. to quarrel with the manager

C. to collect several fighters to threaten the seller

D. to threaten to take the seller to court

48. The passage tells us _________.

A. how to make an effective complaint about a faulty item.

B. how to settle a consumer’s complaint about a faulty item

C. how to avoid buying a faulty item

D. how to deal with complaints from customers

One morning more than thirty years ago, I enter the Track Kitchen, a restaurant where everyone from the humblest (卑微的) to the most powerful came for breakfast. I noticed an empty chair next to an elderly, unshaven man, who looked somewhat disheveled.  He was wearing a worn-out hat and was alone. I asked if I might join him. He agreed quietly and I sat down to have my breakfast.

We cautiously began a conversation and spoke about a wide range of things. We never introduced ourselves. I was concerned that he might have no money and not be able to afford something to eat. So as I rose to go back to the counter and buy a second cup of coffee, I asked,

“May I get you something?”

“A coffee would be nice.”

Then I bought him a cup of coffee. We talked more, and he accepted another cup of coffee. Finally I rose to leave, wished him well, and headed for the exit. At the door I met one of my friends. He asked,

“How did you get to know Mr. Galbreath?”

   “Who?”

   “The man you were sitting with. He is chairman of the Board of Churchill Downs.”

I could hardly believe it. I was buying, offering a free breakfast, and feeling pity for one of the world’s richest and most powerful men!

     My few minutes with Mr. Galbreath changed my life. Now I treat everyone with respect, no matter who I think they are, and no matter another human being with kind and sincerity.

41. What does the underlined word “disheveled” mean?

A. Unfriendly                 B. Untidy    C. Gentle               D. Kind

42. The author bought coffee for the old man because _______.

A. he thought the old man was poor            B. he wanted to start a conversation

C. he intended to show his politeness     D. he’d like to thank the old man

43. How did the author probably feel after he talked with his friend?

A. Proud                       B. Pitiful         C. Surprised          D. Regretful

44. What is the message mainly expressed in the story?

A. We should learn to be generous  B. It’s honorable to help those in need

C. People in high positions aren’t like what we expect         

D. We should avoid judging people by their appearances

One day, a poor boy who was trying to pay his way through school by selling goods door to door found that he only had one dime left. He was hungry so he decided to 　21 a meal at the next house.

However, he lost his 22 when a lovely young woman opened the door. Instead of a meal he asked for a drink of water. She thought he looked 23 so she brought him a large glass of milk. He drank it slowly, and then asked, “How much do I owe you?”

“ You don’t owe me 24 ,” she replied. “Mother has taught me never to accept 25 for a kindness.” He said, “Then I 26 you from the bottom of my heart. ”As Howard Kelly left that house, he not only felt stronger 27 , but it also increased his faith in God and the human race. He was about to give up and 28 before this point.

　　 29 later the young woman became critically 30 . They finally sent her to the big city, where specialists can be 31 to study her rare disease. Dr. Howard Kelly, now 32 , was called in for the consultation(咨询). When he 33 the name of the town she came from, a strange light 34 his eyes. Immediately, he rose and went down through the hospital hall into her room. He 35 her at once and determined to do his best to save her life. From that day on, he gave special attention to her 36 .

After a long struggle, the battle was 37 . Dr. Kelly requested the business office 38 the final bill to him for approval. He looked at it and then wrote something on the side. The bill was sent to her room. She was afraid to open it because she was sure that it would take the rest of her life to 39 . Finally she looked, and the note on the side of the bill 40 her attention. She read these words…

“Paid in full with a glass of milk.”(Signed) Dr. Howard Kelly.

Tears of joy flooded her eyes as she prayed silently: “Thank you, God. Your love has spread through human hearts and hands.”

21. A. care for　　 　　 B. beg for　 　　　 C. wish for　　 D. hope for

22. A. nerve 　　　　 B. heart　 　　　　　 C. way 　　　　　　　　　　 D. meal

23. A. mad 　　　　 B. polite　 　 C. cold　 　　　　　　　　　 D. hungry

24. A. anything 　 B. everything C. nothing　 　　　 D. something

25. A. gift　 　　　　　　 B. present　 C. pay　　 　　　　 D. milk

26. A. owe 　　　　 B. thank　　　　 C. praise　 　　　　 D. appreciate

27. A. physically B. carefully C. emotionally　 　 D. spiritually

28. A. leave　 　　　　　　 B. work 　　　　　　 C. stay　　 　　　 D. quit

29. A. Months　　 　　 B. Centuries　 　　 C. Years　　　 　 D. Weeks

30. A. mad　 　　　　　　 B. rich　 　　　　　　 C. bad　　 　　　 D. ill

31. A. sent in　 B. left for　　 C. called for　 　　　 D. called in

32. A. well off　　 　　 B. handsome 　　 C. skilled　　　 　 D. famous

33. A. listened to B. heard 　　 C. heard of　 　　　　　　 D. heard from

34. A. filled　　 　 B. blanked　 C. blocked　　 D. hit

35. A. knew　 　　　　　　 B. saw　 　　　　　 C. recognized　　 D. realized

36. A. health　 　　　　　 B. case 　　　　　　 C. condition 　　　　　　 D. body

37. A. won　　 　　　　　 B. defeated　 　　　 C. beaten 　　　　　　　　　 D. lost

38. A. passed　 B. passes　　 　　 C. to passing 　　　 D. pass

39. A. pay for it　 　　　 B. pay it off　 C. answer of it　 　 D. see it off

40. A. paid　 　　　　　　 B. gave　 　　　　　 C. took　　　　　　　　 　 D. caught

　　 on her past mistakes, Mary realised she had stayed around the wrong people.

　 A. To reflect B. Reflected C. Reflecting　　　　　　 D. Being reflected

 —We’d better go downstairs right now for lunch.

—_________ they serve food 24 hours.

A. Hurry up     B. Take your time         C. It doesn’t matter   D. No way