阅读下面短文，从短文所给各题的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中选出能填入相应空白处的最佳选项。

   Newcomers（新来的人） to the United States are often    36    by the schools. American schools    37    seem so different from the schools they know in    38    parts of the world. American education is based on the    39    that children    40    to learn to think    41    themselves. The school should be the    42    where they learn to do this.    43   , children learn the “three R’s” [(Reading, Writing and Arithmetic(算术)], history and government (often called Social Studies) and many other    44   . They also learn    45   be independent(独立的)，how to make their own judgement(判断), and how to develop their own   46    and interests. The American teacher does not    47   the children in her class to sit    48   hands folded quietly and to say    49  . She wants them to listen attentively(专心地) to ask questions. She knows that    50    children learn from books is    51  . She also knows that it is necessary for them to know how to use this    52   for their   53    and development. During Open School Week, parents have a    54    to see how American education    55   .

A. happy          B. afraid               C. glad             D. surprised

A. some time    B. sometime         C. sometimes            D. some times

A. other          B. the other            C. another              D. all

A. opinion      B. idea                 C. promise          D. conclusion

A. need           B. needed               C. dare                 D. dared

A. of             B. against          C. for                  D. with

A. place        B. space            C. room             D. area

A. From school    B. out school           C. By school            D. In school

A. lessons       B. knowledge       C. subjects             D. object

A. when to       B. how to           C. what to              D. where to

A. ability        B. skill                C. abilities            D. skills

A. think         B. want                 C. let              D. make

A. with          B. across               C. over             D. above

A. something      B. anything             C. nothing              D. much

A. that          B. which            C. where                D. what

A. important     B. unimportant      C. necessary            D. useless

A. study         B. work             C. learning             D. aim

A. growing        B. growth           C. future               D. tomorrow

A. ability            B. possibility          C. interest             D. chance

A. develops      B. learns               C. goes             D. works

阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后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。

On the night of the play, Jack was at the theatre early and he was already dressed in a policeman’s clothes long before the end of the first scene. He certainly looked the part all right, he thought as he    37    himself in the mirror. He even thought of going out into the street to see    38    he could pass as a policeman out there. Just for fun, of course.

Then he suddenly felt nervous. After all, it was his first time to    39    a part in a play. How could he face all those people   40    the play? He put his head in his hand and tried to    41   his lines, but nothing came to his mind.

A knock on the door made him look    42   . He was to go on stage in the second scene. “Have I   43   my part and ruined the play for everybody?” he

thought to himself, but it was only the manager. She    44    how nervous he was and suggested he should stand near the stage    45    he could watch and follow the play. It was a good   46    of getting rid of his nervousness, she said. She was right--- it seemed to    47   . In fact, the more he watched the play, the    48   he felt himself part of it.

At last the    49   came for him to appear on the stage, but suddenly the manager came to him again, looking worried as she placed a hand on his arm to    50    him back. “Has anything gone wrong?” Jack asked. “I’m afraid you’re going to be    51   ,” she said. “They have jumped three pages of the play and have missed your part out completely.”

A. looked           B. showed          C. admired         D. enjoyed

A. how             B. whether          C. why            D. as if

A. make            B. join              C. have           D. give

A. following        B. hearing           C. watching        D. noting

A. read            B. remember         C. understand       D. learn

A. away            B. up               C. out             D. down

A. passed           B. left              C. missed          D. failed

A. wondered        B. imagined         C. noticed           D. examined

A. where           B. when            C. that              D. there

A. idea           B. way             C. path              D. plan

A. do             B. win             C. work             D. act

A. less            B. harder           C. better             D. more

A. hour           B. minute           C. moment           D. period

A. hold           B. take             C. catch              D. push

A. frightened      B. excited           C. disappointed        D. pleased

A long weekend is a great opportunity to do something a little different. Many people use a long weekend for a getaway, a short trip to leave the stress of their everyday lives behind and explore, learn, or relax.

Hotel Romance

    Many hotels and resorts feature something special to start the getaway, such as champagne, flowers, or a fruit basket in the room on arrival. Getaway packages usually include a room with something special, a heart shaped bed, for example. Additional benefits could be room service meals or other private dining, plus tickets or discounts for local attractions.

Visit a Spa

    Spa getaways can take place at a location that focuses only on spa services or at a hotel that offers a spa as one of its features. Some spas emphasize treatments fit for their geographic area or a local attraction. A spa in a grape growing region might provide grape juice masks, or a hotel near a hot spring could offer mineral baths. Most spas offer a range of massage, health and beauty treatments, so a spa getaway can be relaxing with other benefits.

Learn a Skill

    A long weekend may not be enough time to become an expert at something new, but it provides a way for people to begin their explorations. Some organizations offer intensive courses that last two or three days. People with special interests can get away from their routines while learning such things as how to make beer, speak a new language, or take better photos.

Help Others

    Some organizations cooperate with businesses to have accommodations (住宿) and activities for short-term volunteers. Most volunteer vacations involve ecology friendly or charity activities. A volunteer getaway is a way to relieve stress and help others at the same time.

Stay in a National Park

    For those who want to relax in a rural environment, a national park fits the bill. Most national parks provide camping areas for tents and trailers. Several have cabins (小屋) within the parks available to rent. A getaway to a national park provides privacy, stress relief, and the time to get to know some important natural resources.

The underlined word getaway in this passage most probably means       .

    A. exploration        B. location        C. vacation        D. activity

It can be learned from the text that        .

    A. spas are offered in the tourist attractions all over the country

    B. intensive courses of some organizations help people get away from home

    C. helping others at weekend makes people feel free and relaxed

    D. people may get close to nature in a national park

Which of the following can be rented in a national park?

    A. Cabins.          B. Trailers.      C. Camping area.   D. Privacy.

The best title of the passage can be          .

    A. Away from Our Busy Work        B. Good Ways to Relieve Stress

    C. Enjoy Life and Help Others        D. Long Weekend Getaway Ideas