Love, success, happiness, family and freedom----how important are these values to you? Here is one interview which explores the fundamental questions in life．

       Question: Could you introduce yourself first?

       Answer: My name is Misbah, 27 years old．I was born in a war-torn area．Right now I’m a web designer．

       Q: What are your great memories?

       A: My parents used to take us to hunt birds, climb trees, and play in the fields．For me it was like a holiday because we were going to have fun all day long．Those are my great memories．

       Q: Does your childhood mean a lot to you?

       A: Yes．As life was very hard, I used to work to help bring money in for the family．I spent my childhood working, with responsibilities beyond my age．However, it taught me to deal with problems all alone．I learnt to be independent．

       Q: What changes would you like to make in your life?

       A: If I could change something in my life, I’d change it so that my childhood could have taken place in another area．I would have loved to live with my family in freedom．Who cares whether we have much money, or whether we have a beautiful house? It doesn’t matter as long as I can live with my family and we are safe．

       Q: How do your get along with your parents?

       A: My parents supported me until I came of age．I want to give back what I’ve got．That’s our way．But I am working in another city．My only contact with my parents now is through the phone, but I hate using it．It filters（过滤） out your emotion and leaves your voice only．My deepest feelings should be passed through sight, hearing and touch．

1.In Misbah’s childhood,      ．

       A．he was free from worry

       B．he liked living in the countryside

       C．he was fond of getting close to nature

       D．he often spent holidays with his family

2.What did Misbah desire most in his childhood?

       A．Peace and freedom               B．A beautiful house．

       C．．A colorful life．                 D．Money for his family．

3.How would Misbah prefer to communicate with his parents?

       A．By chatting on the Internet．       B．By calling them sometimes．

       C．By paying weekly visits．         D．By writing them letters．

4.If there were only one question left, what would it most probably be?

       A．What was your childhood dream?   B．What is your biggest achievement?

       C．What is your parents’ view of you? D．What was your hardest experience in the war?

根据所提供的语境和首字母提示，写出完整单词。

1.Mr Huang said that he wanted to buy a bigger a         to live in.

2.He always gets n_________ at the examination because he wants to get high grades.

3.Most old people would rather live in the countryside than live in d       areas.

4.I like English best, what is your f__________ subject?                  

5.Students should pay more attention to the reading c       and writing in their English learning.

6.The scenery of the West Lake is beautiful beyond        (描述).

7.Many beginners pronounce some English words _______(不正确地).

8.Thanks to the        (鼓励) from my Chinese teacher, I finally pass the exam.

9.They are carrying out a       (科学) experiment to look for a cure for the disease.

10.The manager       (遗弃) his wife and daughter and went abroad with a lot of money.

A student and his teacher were walking through the forest. The student was disturbed(扰乱) by the fact that his mind was in constant unrest（不安）. He asked his teacher, “Why most people’s minds are restless, and only a few have a calm mind? What can one do to still the mind ?”

   The teacher looked at him, smiled and said, “I will tell you a story. An elephant was standing and picking leaves from a tree. A small fly came, flying and buzzing near his ear. The elephant waved it away with his long ears. Then the fly came again, and the elephant waved it away denovo”. This was repeated several times. Then the elephant asked the fly, “Why are you so restless and noisy? Why can't you stay for a while in one place?" The fly answered, "I am attracted to whatever I see, hear or smell. My five senses pull me constantly in all directions and I cannot resist them. What is your secret? How can you stay so calm and still?" The elephant stopped eating and said, “My five senses do not rule my attention. Whatever I do, I get immersed(沉湎于) in it. Now that I am eating, I am completely immersed in eating. In this way I can enjoy my food and chew（咀嚼）it better. I rule and control my attention, and not the other way around."

   The student's eyes opened wide and smile rose on his face. "I understand! If my five senses are in control of my mind and attention, then my mind is in constant unrest. If I am in charge of my five senses and attention, then my mind becomes calm".

   "Yes, that's right", answered the teacher, "The mind is restless and goes wherever the attention is. Control your attention, and you control your mind".

1. How did the elephant drive the fly away?

  A. With its long tail.           B. With its long ears.  

C. With its strong legs         D. With its long trunk.

2.The reason why the elephant stayed calm and still was that _______.

   A. it didn’t have a sense of direction

   B. it was too heavy to move around like the fly

   C. it paid much attention to things around it

   D. it concentrated (集中) on what it was doing

3.The underlined word “denovo” in the second paragraph probably means _______.

A. in total   B. in common   C. once again   D. as usual

4. The main purpose of the passage is to tell the readers _______

A. the relationship between the mind and attention

B. how to make use of the five senses

C. people should stay calm and still

D. only the elephant can control the mind and attention

请认真阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

       Blind from birth, I have never had the opportunity to see myself and have been completely dependent on the image I create in the eyes of others.

       There are those who   36    that since I can’t see, I obviously also cannot   37  . Very often people will talk with me at the top of their lungs. Conversely to this, people will also often   38  , assuming that since my eyes don’t work, my ears don’t either. For example, when I go to the airport and ask the ticket agent for   39  to the plane, he or she will always pick up the phone and call a ground hostess in a very low voice. "Hi, Jane, wave got a 76 here." I have concluded that the word "  40  " is not used because they are unwilling to inform me of my condition of which I may not have been previously   41  .

       On the other hand, others know that of course I can hear, but believe that I can’t talk. Once I became ill and was hospitalized. Immediately after I was    42  , I was wheeled down to the X-ray room. Just at the door sat an elderly woman(judging from  her voice) asked the orderly(护工) who had been wheeling me:" What is your name?" “What’s your name?” the orderly   43   to me. "Harold Krents", I replied. "Harold Krents", he repeated. "When was he born?" "When were you born?"…This continued for about five minutes before I finally interrupted, "Look, this is absolutely  44   . OK, I can’t see, but it’s go to become pretty  45   to both of you that I don’t need an interpreter(翻译)." “He says he doesn’t  need an interpreter," the orderly reported to the woman. 　

       The   46   misconception of all is the view that because I cant see, I can’t  47  . I was turned down by over forty law firms,   48   my qualifications included a cum laude degree from Harvard Law School. The  49  to find jobs, the continuous   50  of being told that it was impossible for a blind person to   51  law, the rejection letter, not based on my lack of   52  but rather on my disability, will always remain one of the most upsetting experiences of my life.

      53  , the Department of Labor issued laws that demand equal  54  opportunities for the disabled. The business community’s response has been   55  . The attitude towards the disabled is beginning to change.

1.A．A assume                 B．observe               C．approve               D．propose

2.A．hear                        B．talk                     C．feel                     D．care

3.A．shout                      B．laugh                  C．whisper               D．cry

4.A．welcome                 B．permission           C．advice                 D．assistance

5.A．passenger                B．blind                   C．trouble                D．situation

6.A．afraid                      B．aware                  C．curious                D．desperate

7.A．invited                    B．released               C．included              D．admitted

8.A．asked                      B．responded            C．repeated              D．exchanged

9.A．cheerful                  B．ridiculous            C．charming             D．disgusting

10.A．clear                     B．easy                    C．confusing            D．doubtful

11.A．earliest                  B．slightest              C．latest                   D．toughest

12.A．think                     B．study                  C．work                   D．understand

13.A．as if                      B．even though         C．now that              D．in case

14.A．attempt                  B．opportunity         C．mistake               D．success

15.A．disappointmentB．relief                         C．envy                   D．effort

16.A．disobey                 B．challenge             C．practice               D．make

17.A．confidenceB．luck C．ability                 D．ambition

18.A．RegretfullyB．Deliberately   C．Exactly                              D．Fortunately

19.A．medicationB．employment                     C．learning              D．traveling

20.A．enthusiasticB．passive                            C．negative              D．uncertain

补全对话（共5小题；每小题1 分，满分5 分）

   根据对话内容，从方框中选择适当的选项补全对话。选项中有两项为多余的选项。

-----We have just moved into a new house.

-----Really? Congratulations！

----Thank you. __1.__

----What kind of television do you want to buy?

----A color TV, of course, but I am not sure about the size. Maybe we should buy a bigger one. If we buy a small one, we might have to change it in a few year’s time for a bigger one.___ 2.___ What is your opinion?

----- In my opinion, ___3._

----- Any reason?

------- Yes.___4.__ If you put in a very television, it will be bad for your eyes and  a small size TV can also pick up good programmes

----- Hmm, that’s quite true. I’ll think about it.

-----____5.____

A.      That would be a waste of money.

B.      As I know, your sitting room isn’t big enough.

C.      I don’t think it’s necessary to buy a very big one.

D.      Television is harmful to our health.

E.       We want to buy a new television.

F.       No wonder that you look very happy.

G.      You’d better make a quick decision because the price may go up now.