Many people influenced various aspects of my life, based on their personal characteristics, accomplishments (才艺）, and values. I have been fortunate to have had numerous teachers and professors who I respect for their patienceand intelligence. There are artists that have inspired me by their natural talents and original creativity. I value many political leaders, who have inspired me by their contributions to society, and their ability to change our future. But of all the people I have known in my life, the person I admire most is my father.
As the youngest girl in my family, I always considered myself to be “Daddy’s little girl.” While growing up, it always made me sad to see so many of my friends and neighbours without a father or father-like figure around. This helped me appreciate how my father always takes an interest in his children’s lives. In my early life my father continuously pushes me to excel, so I could accomplish my work outstandingly among my people. Whenever I feel like giving up, or having a question or a concern, I know I can always call on him for advice. From him I have also learned that sometimes you have to put others’ needs ahead of your own, but not to the point they will begin to take advantage of you. His strength seems to be unbreakable during hard times, and he is extremely determined to accomplish anything he sets his mind on, no matter how tiny it is. I highly respect him for how he stands up for what he believes in, and will never back down. I have always admired his open mind, enthusiasm for work and people around, and sense of understanding. He is a very reserved man, but to everybody’s surprise, he has a great sense of humor, and always knows how to put a smile on the faces of his wife, his children and his friends.
Living in his affection and instruction, I am very proud of my father. He also professes how proud he is of his children, and is still there to support us in whatever we are involved in.
【小题1】What is the best title for the passage?

阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从36-55各题所给的四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

       Growing up, I had a scar on my face — a perfect arrow in the center of my cheek, pointing at my left eye. I 36 it when I was three, long before I knew that scars were a 37 thing, especially for a girl. I only knew that my scar brought me 38 and tenderness and candy. As I got older, I began to take 39in my scar, in part to stop people laughing at me, but mainly as a reaction to the thought that I should feel uncomfortable. It’s true. I was 40 the first couple of times someone pointed at my 41 and asked, “What’s that?” or called me “Scarface.” But the more I heard how 42 my scar was, the more I found myself liking it.

     When I turned fifteen, my parents — 43 the advice of a doctor — decided it was time to 44 on what was now a thick, shiny red scar.

    “But I don’t mind the scar, really,” I told my father as he 45 that I would have the operation during my summer vacation. And my friends, along with my boyfriend at the time, 46 as I did, that my scar was 47 and almost pretty in its own way. After so many years, it was a 48 of me. But my father said it was a deformity (畸形). I don’t know what 49 more that day: hearing my father call my scar a deformity, 50 realizing that it didn’t 51 to him how I felt about it.

     I did have the operation that summer.

       In my late twenties, I took a long look at my scar, something I hadn’t done in years. 52, it could be seen in the right light, but no one 53 me about it anymore. As I leaned uneasily toward the mirror, I felt a sudden 54.

   There was something powerful about my scar and the proud person I 55 because of it. I have never been quite so strong since they cut it out.

A. got           B. remained      C. kept       D. drew

A. good       B. bad      C. strange     D. funny

A. trouble     B. shame       C. attention    D. reward

A. pride        B. place     C. care         D. blame

A. uncomfortable        B. proud      C. pleased      D. disappointed

A. head        B. cheek       C. mouth         D. nose

A. long       B. unfortunate C. beautiful     D. unbelievable

A. in         B. for         C. against         D. on

A. operate              B. talk             C. remove      D. center

A. suggested        B. explained    C. told        D. ordered

A. felt                 B. acted      C. did         D. hoped

A. unlucky         B. ugly            C. unique    D. necessary

A. part           B. problem     C. memory     D. dream

A. interested         B. encouraged C. hurt       D. surprised

A. and           B. or         C. so          D. but

A. mind           B. occur             C. concern      D. matter

A. Still                B. Though    C. Thus        D. Also

A. cared         B. asked        C. questioned  D. mentioned

A. happiness        B. satisfaction   C. sadness       D. shock

A. respected     B. knew      C. met          D. became

Twelve years age I flew from my home in Minnesota to spend Father’s Day with my father in California. This wasn’t a typical Father’s Day visit, but to say goodbye to my father as his cancer rapidly advanced. We hadn’t had much of a relationship up to that day and never did much talking. He wasn’t verbal (善用言词辞的) or demonstrative (易流露感情的) nor was I. I knew he loved me simply because fathers love their children. He never told me he loved me and I never told him. That’s the way we did things in our house.

   My father told me a bit about his career growth from a poor boy to a very successful businessman. He had got a lot through his hard work. He had reasons to be proud of what he had done and I had the benefit of his success. “Maybe I didn’t do things right. I never really knew you or your brothers. I did what I thought was right.” This visit didn’t change our ways. We shook hands and said goodbye as I left. Our relationship ended as we lived it.

   As a father for more than 14 years I look back and understand why I am staying at home full-time with my children. I tell my children I love them every day, I hug them and I talk with them and let them know how important they are to me. However, as much as we would like to believe that we are all ideal fathers but we are not. We all made mistakes and hopefully we learned from them, just as I learned from my father.

Why did the author visit his father?

  A. He wanted to wish his father a happy Father’s Day.                   

B. He planned to look after his sick father.   

C. He wanted to express his love to his father.               

D. He came to see his father for the last time.

57. What did the author think of his father?

  A. He didn’t talk much but was a good father.  B. He didn’t do anything right.

  C. He just did what a father should do.         D. He didn’t like his children at all.

58. Which of the following statements about the author’s father is TRUE?

  A. His father had been away from their home for a long time.     

  B. His father gained great success through hard work. 

C. His father quite understand his children.

D. His father was sorry for his mistake.

59. The author believes that fathers should________.

  A. set good example to their children through actions        

  B. stay at home with their children all the time

  C. tell their children what is right

  D. express their love to their children

Many people influenced various aspects of my life, based on their personal characteristics, accomplishments, and values. I have been fortunate to have had numerous teachers and professors who I respect for their patience and intelligence. There are artists that have inspired me by their natural talents and original creativity. I value many political leaders, who have inspired me by their contributions to society, and their ability to change our futures. But of all the people I have known in my life, the person I admire most is my father.
As the youngest girl in my family, I always considered myself to be“Daddy’s little girl”. While I grew up, it always made me sad to see so many of my friends and neighbors without a father or father-like figure around. This helped me appreciate how my father always takes an interest in his children’s lives. In every aspect of my life my father continuously pushes me to excel, so I could accomplish my work outstandingly among my people. Whenever I feel like giving up, or have a question or a concern, I know I can always call on him for advice. From him I have also learned that sometimes you have to put others’ needs ahead of your own, but you should make sure you are not taken advantage of by others. His strength seems to be unbreakable during hard times, and he is extremely determined to accomplish anything he sets his mind on, no matter how tiny it is. I highly respect him for how he stands up for what he believes in, and will never back down. I have always admired his open mind, compassion(同情) for people, and sense of understanding. He is a very reserved(保留的) man, but to everybody’s surprise, he has a great sense of humor, and always knows how to put a smile on the faces of his wife, his children and his friends.
Living in his affection and instruction, I am very proud of my father. He also professes (声称) how proud he is of his children, and is still there to support us in whatever we are involved in.
【小题1】What is the best title for the passage?

My father was in the navy, which meant that my mother was married to both my father and the sea. As was often the       , we had to pack our belongings into boxes and      those we had grown to love. We would arrive at our new home and find ourselves once again standing at the pier (码头)       good-bye to my father as his ship pulled him away from us. My mother would turn my brother and me around before the ship was out of      , wipe our tears, and take us back home to start the process of      in the new environment again.

Throughout the years of changing      , schools and friends, there remained one constant in my childhood — my mother. For both my      and me, she was the cook, maid and teacher. She played these roles while      some type of part-time job. Leaving a       career is just one of the sacrifices which my mother made for my family as we moved around the world with our father every three years or so.      she had to deal with only a small budget, my mother,      , managed to make each house the very home that is safe and      .

This probably sounds like a depressing way to live,        with two small children:  “single”

parenthood, short-term friendships, and the inability to      her career or establish a home. But it was not for my mother. She turned this      into adventure for us all! Each relocation (变换位置) was a chance to      another part of the world. My mother greeted each new culture, climate and neighborhood. Each new house was a      to rearrange furniture, make curtains and      pictures. Every part-time job was an opportunity to learn something new and work with interesting people.

No matter how difficult the life was, she was always having a      attitude. She always had strength in the face of struggle and change. My mother was so      all those years during my childhood — she was my island in a sea of change. She is my hero.

1.A. situation              B. condition                  C. case                D. matter

2.A. leave out       B. leave behind       C. leave off      D. leave for

3.A. speaking       B. staring             C. waving         D. talking

4.A. range            B. shape           C. sight         D. control

5.A. adapting           B. suiting            C. matching        D. fitting

6.A. names           B. jobs             C. addresses        D. directions

7.A. father            B. classmates       C. brother           D. relatives

8.A. performing       B. seeking            C. waiting        D. applying

9.A. terrible            B. promising        C. hopeless          D. negative

10.A. Once             B. While           C. When         D. Unless

11.A. somewhere       B. anyhow           C. somewhat      D. somehow

12.A. romantic           B. comfortable         C. mysterious     D. wealthy

13.A. generally          B. actually            C. especially      D. unfairly

14.A. desert            B. develop            C. affect         D. limit

15.A. lifestyle            B. value            C. journey          D. opportunity

16.A. acquire         B. explore             C. occupy           D. realize

17.A. load              B. sadness             C. result          D. challenge

18.A. hang             B. draw              C. took           D. sold

19.A. changeable       B. cautious            C. positive          D. negative

20.A. experienced      B. brave            C. ordinary          D. annoyed