A butcher watching over his shop was really surprised when he saw a dog coming inside the shop. He went over to the dog and noticed it had a note in its mouth. He took the note and it read “Can I have 12 sausages and a leg of lamb, please. The dog has money in his mouth, as well.”
The butcher looked carefully and was surprised to find that there was really a ten-dollar note there. So he took the money and put the sausages and lamb in a bag, placing it in the dog’s mouth. The butcher was so impressed, and since it was about closing time, he decided to shut up shop and follow the dog.
So off he went. He followed the dog to a bus stop. The dog stopped and started looking at the timetable. The dog checked out the time, and then sat on one of the seats provided. Along came a bus. The dog walked around to the front, looked at the number, and went back to its seat. Another bus came. Again the dog went around to the front, looked at the number and climbed on. The butcher, by now, open-mouthed, followed it onto the bus.
The bus traveled through the town and out into the suburbs. Eventually the dog got up, and moved to the front of the bus. It stood on two back paws and pushed the button to stop the bus. Then it got off with groceries still in its mouth.
Well, the dog and the butcher were walking along the road, and then the dog turned into a house. It walked up the path, and dropped the groceries on the step. Then it walked back down the path, took a big run, and threw itself against the door. Then again, it threw himself against it. There’s no answer at the house. so the dog waited at the door.
The butcher watched as a big guy opened the door, and started shouting at it. The butcher ran up, and stopped the guy. “Why do you shout at the dog? It is really a genius.” The guy responded, “You call this clever? This is the second time this week that this stupid dog’s forgotten its key.”
【小题1】Which may be the best title of the passage?

The need for a surgery operation, especially an emergency operation, almost always comes as a shock to the patient and his family.  Despite modern advances, most people still have an unreasonable fear of hospitals and operations.  Patients do not often believe they really need surgery-cutting into a part of the body as opposed to treatment with drugs.

In the early years of this century there was little specialization in surgery.  A good surgeon was capable of performing almost every operation that had been devised up to that time.  Today the situation is different.  Operations are now being carried out that were not even dreamed of 50 years ago. The heart can be safely opened and its valves repaired.  Blood vessels can be cleaned out, and broken ones mended or replaced.  Even part of the brain can be removed and still permit the patient to live.  However, not one surgeon is qualified to perform every type of the modern operation.

    The scope of surgery has increased remarkably.  Its safety has increased too.  Deaths from most operations are about 20% of what they were in 1910.  And due to the high success rate of operations nowadays, the hospital stay after surgery has been shortened to as little as a week for most major operations.  Most patients are out of bed on the day after the operation and may be back at work in two or three weeks.

    Many developments in modern surgery are almost incredible.  They include the replacement of damaged blood vessels with simulated ones made of plastic; the replacement of heart valves, the transplanting of tissues such as the lens of the eye and the lung machined to keep patients alive during long operations. All these things open a hopeful vista for the future of surgery.

However, still large is the gap between our dream for the future and current technology.  “Spare parts” surgery, the simple routine replacement of all worn-out organs by new ones, is still a dream of the distant future.  As yet, surgery is not ready for such miracles.  In the meantime, you can be happy if your doctor says to you, “yes, I think it is possible to operate on you for this condition.”

SECTION B (18 points)
Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with word or phrases that best fits the context.
There was once a lonely girl who wanted so much for love. One day while she was walking in the woods she found two starving (挨饿的) birds. She took them home and put them in a small1. She treated them with love and the birds grew2. Every morning they3her with a wonderful song. The girl felt great love for the birds.
One day, the girl left the door with the cage open. The4and stronger of the two birds flew from the cage. The girl was worried that he5fly away，so as he flew close, she caught him wildly. Her heart felt glad at her success in capturing (捕获) him. Suddenly she felt the bird go limp (无力的). She opened her hands6looked at the dead bird. Her strong love had killed him.
She noticed7bird moving slowly to the edge of the cage. She could feel his great need for8. He needed to fly into the blue sky. She lifted him from the cage and let him go. The bird9once, twice, three times over her head.
The girl watched happily at the sky. Her heart was no longer worried about her loss. She wanted the bird to be happy. Suddenly, the bird flew10and landed softly on her shoulder. He11the sweetest song for her that she had ever heard.
The fastest way to12love is to hold on to it too tight; the best way to keep love is to give it WINGS.

1. 1.
   1. A.
      cage
   2. B.
      box
   3. C.
      house
   4. D.
      bag
2. 2.
   1. A.
      old
   2. B.
      tall
   3. C.
      strong
   4. D.
      weak
3. 3.
   1. A.
      showed
   2. B.
      gave
   3. C.
      greeted
   4. D.
      followed
4. 4.
   1. A.
      smaller
   2. B.
      weaker
   3. C.
      taller
   4. D.
      larger
5. 5.
   1. A.
      will
   2. B.
      would
   3. C.
      should
   4. D.
      must
6. 6.
   1. A.
      but
   2. B.
      or
   3. C.
      and
   4. D.
      so
7. 7.
   1. A.
      another
   2. B.
      the other
   3. C.
      others
   4. D.
      some
8. 8.
   1. A.
      food
   2. B.
      space
   3. C.
      love
   4. D.
      freedom
9. 9.
   1. A.
      walked
   2. B.
      left
   3. C.
      circled
   4. D.
      ran
10. 10.
    1. A.
       closer
    2. B.
       away
    3. C.
       farther
    4. D.
       down
11. 11.
    1. A.
       sang
    2. B.
       danced
    3. C.
       flew
    4. D.
       wrote
12. 12.
    1. A.
       get
    2. B.
       lose
    3. C.
       remain
    4. D.
       find

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Section C

Directions: Read the following text and choose the most suitable heading from the list A-F for each paragraph.  There is one extra heading which you do not need.(本题请涂在答题卡上)

(D)

A. Different types of surgery operation.

B. Room for future development.

C. Amazing advancement in today’s surgery.

D. Changes in surgery specialization.

E. Negative response from the patients.

F. The improved safety of today’s operation.

The need for a surgery operation, especially an emergency operation, almost always comes as a shock to the patient and his family.  Despite modern advances, most people still have an unreasonable fear of hospitals and operations.  Patients do not often believe they really need surgery-cutting into a part of the body as opposed to treatment with drugs.

In the early years of this century there was little specialization in surgery.  A good surgeon was capable of performing almost every operation that had been devised up to that time.  Today the situation is different.  Operations are now being carried out that were not even dreamed of 50 years ago. The heart can be safely opened and its valves repaired.  Blood vessels can be cleaned out, and broken ones mended or replaced.  Even part of the brain can be removed and still permit the patient to live.  However, not one surgeon is qualified to perform every type of the modern operation.

    The scope of surgery has increased remarkably.  Its safety has increased too.  Deaths from most operations are about 20% of what they were in 1910.  And due to the high success rate of operations nowadays, the hospital stay after surgery has been shortened to as little as a week for most major operations.  Most patients are out of bed on the day after the operation and may be back at work in two or three weeks.

    Many developments in modern surgery are almost incredible.  They include the replacement of damaged blood vessels with simulated ones made of plastic; the replacement of heart valves, the transplanting of tissues such as the lens of the eye and the lung machined to keep patients alive during long operations. All these things open a hopeful vista for the future of surgery.

However, still large is the gap between our dream for the future and current technology.  “Spare parts” surgery, the simple routine replacement of all worn-out organs by new ones, is still a dream of the distant future.  As yet, surgery is not ready for such miracles.  In the meantime, you can be happy if your doctor says to you, “yes, I think it is possible to operate on you for this condition.”

Kristy,28,a cook in La Gross,often wondered what she’d do in a life threatening situation.On August 29,she got her answer.While she was driving on a road,a big truck hit its head on a pickup car.The pickup burst into flames.Kristy rushed out and ran to the pickup.Two farmers,Deam Bernhard,51,and his brother Donald,44,were inside.

When she got close,Kristy could see the unconscious driver.The other man was under the passenger seat.“The smells were sickening.I was afraid the truck would blow up and kill us all,”said Kristy.?

The driver of the big truck was struggling to open the passenger door,do Kristy rushed to the driver’s side.Finally they opened the door.She reached in,seized the driver and,to her horror,felt her hands sink into his chest.She quickly dragged the man to safety on the roadside,then hurried back.As Kristy started down the ditch（水沟） with the passenger,the pickup exploded.She jumped on top of him and they both rolled to safety.

Today,the two farmers,each the father of two children,are good friends with Kristy.To show their deep appreciation,they bought her a ring with nine diamonds—one for each member of their immediate families,and the ninth for her.

1.In which order did Kristy do the following things??

a.carried Dean and Donald to safety?

b.rushed to the pickup?

c.the pickup exploded?

d.saw the truck hit on the pickup ?

e.got out of her car?

f.wondered what she’d do when in danger?

A.e,d,b,a,c,f

B.f,e,b,a,d,c?

C.f,d,e,b,a,c

D.f,c,e,d,b,a?

2.When coming to save Donald and Dean Bernhard,Kristy never thought that she _____.

A.could have any help for others

B.would be successful in saving both of them

C.might be killed?

D.would be tested in a dangerous situation?

3.This sentence “The pickup burst into flames.”in the first paragraph means “_____.”

A.The pickup was on fire?

B.The pickup started smoking badly?

C.A terrifying cry came out of the pickup?

D.The pickup was broken into pieces?

4.Which of the following best shows Kristy’s true heroism??

A.She did not feel terrified at the accident.?

B.She protected herself as well as the two brothers from harm.?

C.She put her life “on the line” to save others.?

D.She was regarded as a member of Dean’s and Donald’s families.