根据短文内容，从下框的A～F选项中选出能概括每一段主题的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。选项中有一项为多余项。

 Once children reach the grades where homework and tests are part of the curriculum, there are many things parents can do to encourage good study habits.

51. _____________

    Parents should decide with their children what time each day homework is to be done. While children are in the lower grades, one hour a day will probably enough. As homework and responsibilities increase, more time will be needed. It is important that children take part in these decisions. Children need to know that they are able to make decisions about their studying. Once children and parents have decided on a schedule, they should stick to it. If there is no home work to be done on a given day, parents can have their children use this time as quiet time to read or work on long term projects. It’s important for children to get used to studying every day.

52. ______________

    Parents should offer their children a quiet, comfortable place to study in. It’s a good idea that studying is done in the same place every day. Parents should make sure their children have the supplies they need (for example, paper, pencils, a pencil sharpener). Sometimes children’s bedrooms are not the best place to study in. There are often lots of distractions in children’s rooms.

53. ______________

    Parents should give their children a calendar on which to record assignments and to check them off when they are completed. Parents can also show their children how to keep their work and materials organized and how to prioritize assignments.

54. ______________

    Parents should be available to answer any questions that might come up. They should try to provide information without actually doing the homework for their children.

55. _______________

   Parents cannot force their children to study. Nagging (唠叨) and threatening don’t work. Children need to know that they are responsible for doing their homework and for studying. Parents should give their children the responsibility, and let them suffer the consequences if they, for example, fail to turn in an assignment. The parents’ role is to provide support.

   Remember, children must learn that they are responsible or their own learning. Parents can make the difference by giving their children the tools to do so.

Good relationships are definitely good sources of happiness in life. We all want happy relationships but if we do not keep that relationship alive, it can also be one of the most distraught things in life. There may be no hard and fast rules in making good relationships, as each of us has different preferences and points of view as to what is a great relationship. The following are some major key points in making relationships work.

It is often said that building good relationships is all about communication. Good communication indeed governs a good relationship — knowing the right thing to say, when to say it, how to say it, and accepting that some things are better left unsaid. I personally think communication must be broadened because relationships involve more decisions to make. From study to work, from money to entertainment and even in things about yourself or about your friend that you do not know, communication is essential in these aspects of the relationships.

Of course, being with someone is not saying that you totally agree with him all the time. You and your friend come from different family backgrounds, raised in different environments so there may be disagreements here and there. However, it is important in making relationships work to express disagreements without pushing the relationship to end. Again, good communication and learning to compromise (妥协) at times are necessary.

As the relationship lasts longer, you may also discover things about you and your friend that you may not have known before. Therefore, supporting each other on both your “hidden selves” can also make a good relationship.

Love is an important aspect of building relationships and for me, I always believe that love needs open communication, respect, support and understanding each other in making relationships work.

47. The underlined word “distraught” in Paragraph 1 probably means__________.

A. helpless                   B. surprising               C. funny            D. upsetting

48. To communicate well with people, you should know that__________. 

A. supporting each other in anything helps build a good relationship

B. a white lie is necessary sometimes

C. compromises are essential at any time

D. your friends need to have the same backgrounds with you

49. According to the text, which of the following are important for a good relationship?

a. communication         b. support               c. love              d. hidden selves

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

50. What would be the best title for the text?

A. The Importance to Express Disagreements

B. Keys to Making Relationships Work

C. Different Opinions on Good Relationships

D. Forbidden Rules in Building Good Relationships

(February 17, 2012)

What a week it’s been for Jeremy Lin.

With five breakout games, the Taiwanese-American has become the NBA’s newest playmaking sensation.
　 In the New York Knicks’ 92-85 win over the Los Angles Lakers last Saturday, Lin had a career-high 38 points. And a day later, he led the Knicks to their fifth straight victory, 100-98, to Minnesota Timberwolves.
　 In his previous games, Lin, 23, had 23 points against the Washington, 25 points against New Jersey and 28 more against Utah in his first start.
　 No doubt, Lin fever is starting to spread. If you haven’t already caught “Linsanity” (林疯狂), get ready because it’s coming, as the Knicks pin their championship hopes on the rising star.
　 If you want to know more about Lin, here are five facts about him from the Associated Press (AP):
　 1. He is smart. Before graduating from high school in Palo Alto, California, Lin sent his resume to all the Ivy League schools. He only got into Harvard and Brown, and he chose Harvard. In 2010, Lin graduated with a degree in economics.
　 2. He is the first American player in the NBA of Chinese descent (血统). Lin was born in the US and his family is Asian. Despite not being born in China, Lin has co-opted Yao Ming’s old fan base of Asian-American’s who see him as a powerful role model.
　 3. He wasn’t drafted (选拔). After graduating from Harvard, Lin wasn’t drafted by any NBA team, which would have made him the first Ivy League alumni(校友) to be drafted since 1955.

4. He started off on the Golden State Warriors. Lin first signed with the Warriors in July, 2010, but rarely played in games before the start of the fourth quarter. His first time on the court for the Worriers earned him seven points, three rebounds(篮板) and two assists (助攻)in just 11 minutes.
　 5. He is a perfect fit for the Knicks. New York Knicks has been in need of a reliable point guard and to Mike D’Antoni, the Knicks coach who is going through a tough season, Lin is a most unexpected asset (有价值的人). “Lin just does everything easy and the rest of the guys around him are playing the way we want to play,” D’Antoni said. “I think it’s for real, and it can only get better.”
44. How many victories did Jeremy Lin get before beating Minnesota Timberwolves?

A. 3　　　　　　　　　　 B. 4　　　　　　　　　 C. 5　　　　　　　　 D. 6

45. We can learn from the passage that_________.

A. Jeremy Lin is the first Chinese player in the NBA.

B. Jeremy Lin was highly spoken of by the Knicks coach, Mike D’Antoni.

C. Without doubt the New York Knicks will win championship with the help of Jeremy Lin.

D.After graduating from Harvard, Jeremy Lin became the leading player on the Golden State Warriors.

46. What would be the best title for the passage?

A. Wonderful Start for Jeremy Lin in the NBA　　　　B. Jeremy Lin’s Easy Road to the NBA

C. Jeremy Lin’s Unusual Life in the NBA　　　　　　　　D. Jeremy Lin, A talent in the NBA

Here are some suggestions to make your trip successful, if you plan on traveling outside of the United State s. Planning is the key. At least three weeks in advance think about what you will need to assemble (收集). That way, you will not be doing things at the last minute.

　 Make several copies of all of your important documents. Those include all things you’ve been issued and the first two pages in your passport showing your picture, birth date, passport number. Keep one set of copies in your carry-on luggage, one in your checked baggage and leave a set at home preferably with someone who can send them to you if needed.

　 Visit the Office of the International students in the Intercultural Center to have your student card signed and to request a “enrollment verification letter (入学签到书)” and a copy of your financial statement. Do this at least one week before you travel. Do not wait until the last minute.

　 Be sure your visa is up to date and that it will not expire (过期) within the next six months. If you are traveling outside of the United States to a country other than your home country, you are urged to contact the embassy of that country to learn if you need a visa to enter that country. If so, ask what the requirements, cost and timeframe are to apply for a visa before you go to the bank. Keep in mind that it often takes 2—3 weeks to process a visa application, so you should leave enough time for it．

　　 If you are traveling in the United States, it is always a good idea to carry your original passport and ID card with you at all times. If you are stopped by any government official (police, border patrols, immigration officers, etc.), you will be required to show them your original documents.　

41. What does the writer think is most important while preparing for traveling?

A. Time　　　　　　　 B. Suggestions　　　　 C. Money　　　　　 D. Documents

42. Where could the traveler apply for a visa to enter a foreign country?

A. The bank in a foreign country　　　　　　　　 B. The bank in your own country

C. The embassy of the foreign country　　　　　　 D. The Office of the International Students

43. We can learn from the passage that________.

A. it is easy and simple to prepare for your traveling abroad

B. to get a copy of your financial statement needs at least one week

C. to apply for a visa to enter a foreign country needs 2—3 weeks

D. all copied documents are available at any moment while traveling

About 20 years ago, I was lucky to teach a disabled young woman named Audrey. Not only was she good at math and science, but she was also very　 21　 in art. She could draw and paint beautifully. When Audrey graduated from university, she got two　 22　 , one in fine arts and one in chemistry. Not too many people do well in two such　 23　 areas of study.

Just before her high school graduation, Audrey　 24　 me a wonderful gift. It was a watercolour painting of a mother and her baby. A tear　 25　 from the mother’s eye as she looked　 26　 at her child. Under the painting, Audrey had　 27　 these words: “The deep love from Mother, 　 28　 me, touches another.” What a beautiful gift! I had the piece of art framed and　 29　 in my office.

Years passed with many　 30　 from one office to another and I　 31　 the painting. Last year, after about eight years of not knowing where it was, I　 32　 a phone call from a former colleague who said she had 33　 of mine. It was the picture Audrey had painted for me 18 years earlier. When cleaning out a storage room, she had　 34　 my gift.

I was struck that the　 35　 gift came back. I knew Audrey very well. When she was four years old, Audrey had a serious　 36　 . What’s worse, her father left the house. It was her mother who brought her up with much trouble. She　 37　 it but was disabled.

To　 38　 , it is just a painting, but to me it shows how a mother’s love has helped　 39　 a talent and how its　 40　 pushes me ahead.

21. A. talented　　　B. interested　　　　　　　　　 C. buried　　　　　　　　　　　　 D. absorbed

22. A. choices　　 B. degrees　　　　　　　　　　 C. chances　　　　　　　　　　　 D. jobs

23. A. similar　　　 B. difficult　　　　　　　　　　 C. different　　　　　　　　　　　 D. scientific

24. A. presented　　　B. promised　　　　　　　　　 C. afforded　　　　　　　　　　　 D. gave

25. A. fell　　　　　　B. flooded　　　　　　　　　　 C. escaped　　　　　　　　　　　 D. sank

26. A. quietly　　 B. lovingly　　　　　　　　　　 C. warmly　　　　　　　　　　　 D. gently

27. A. described　　　B. marked　　　　　　　　　　 C. written　　　　　　　　　　　　 D. signed

28. A. past　　　　 B. on　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 C. with　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 D. through

29. A. hung　　　　B. decorated　　　　　　　　 C. painted　　　　　　　　　　　　 D. added

30. A. migrations　　 B. moves　　　　　　　　　　　 C. turns　　　　　　　　　　　　　 D. circles

31. A. left　　　　　　 B. forgot　　　　　　　　　　　 C. lost　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 D. ignored

32. A. accepted　　　 B. made　　　　　　　　　　　　 C. dialed　　　　　　　　　　　　　 D. received

33. A. something　 B. books　　　　　　　　　　　 C. gifts　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 D. letters

34. A. searched　　　B. discovered　　　　　　　　 C. observed　　　　　　　　　　 D. touched

35. A. ancient　　　　 B. colorful　　　　　　　　　　 C. precious　　　　　　　　　　　 D. abstract

36. A. symptom　　 B. fault　　　　　　　　　　　　 C. heart　　　　　　　　　　　　　 D. disease

37. A. survived　　 B. recovered　　　　　　　　 C. struggled　　　　　　　　　　 D. managed

38. A. someone else　　　B. anyone else　　　 C. everyone else　　　　　　　 D. nobody else

39. A. encourage　　　　　 B. become　　　　　　　　　　 C. develop　　　　　　　　　　　 D. practise

40. A. energy　　　　　　　　B. force　　　　　　　　　　　　 C. strength　　　　　　　　　　　 D. power

 You did not perform as well as the other competitors —— __________, you failed.

A. in other words          B. in all               C. in the end                D. at the same time

 一 Did you come back vey late last night?

一 Not really. It was about 10’o clock________I got home.

A. which                B. in which             C. that               D. when

Only after my friend came_______.

　 A. did the computer repair　　　　　　　　　　　　 B. he repaired the computer

　C. was the computer repaired　　　　　　　　　　 D. the computer was repaired

 This is the only way we can imagine_________the overuse of water in students’ bathrooms.

   A. to reduce             B. reducing             C. reduced              D. reduce           

 He’s got himself into a dangerous situation ________ he is likely to lose control over the car.
A. why                   B. which                  C. while                    D. where