Dash of Hope
"Dash" is a symbol which represents every day we've spent alive on earth. Therefore, how you spend your "dash" is important.
Recently I   36  about a little girl named Hope. After learning more about her life, I couldn't help but feel it was not by   37  , nor happenstance（意外事件）, that she had been named "Hope". The strong feeling of sympathy and generosity  38  in her young heart made a lasting impression on me and countless others.  39   I never had the opportunity to meet her, I wish I had. It seems as though she was wise beyond her tender years and very, very special.
Hope was a twelve-year-old girl who was   40  a "wish" in early December 2010 by the "Make-A-Wish" Foundation after being   41  that she had a rare type of bone cancer. However, when she found out that more than 150   42  in her area were waiting for their wishes to be achieved , she unselfishly used her wish to   43  that those children have their wishes granted. She also asked that it be done   44  January 16, 2011. Unfortunately, however, the organization informed her that her   45  request could not be granted as the funds were simply   46 . They calculated that they would need to raise more than one   47  dollars in thirty days in order to grant her wish. 48 , but not discouraged, she turned her disappointment into an enthusiasm that inspired caring   49  to take up helping grant the wishes of the other children, and eventually   50   as well. Newspaper columnists and reporters for radio and TV stations 51   the story of this caring young girl who had   52  the hearts of so many and as word spread, the community was challenged. Committees were fanned and schools, corporations and various organizations assisted in  53  money to help make Hope's dream come true.
Her efforts were not in vain as they continue to help others, not only   54  , but spiritually and emotionally as well. At the gathering to celebrate her life, "A Celebration of Hope" on January 16, 2011 , the   55  was made that they had indeed received donations totaling more than one million dollars. Her wish had been granted!

第二节完型填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分。满分30分）
阅读下面的短文，掌握其大意，然后从各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Once upon a time, there was a large mountainside, where an eagle’s nest rested. The eagle’s nest contained four  41  eagle eggs. One day an earthquake rocked (使震动) the mountain  42  one of the eggs to roll down the mountain,  43  a chicken farm, which was in the valley below. The chickens knew that they must  44  and care for the eagle’s egg, so an old hen (母鸡)  45  to hatch (孵) and raise the large egg.
One day, the egg hatched and a beautiful eagle was born.  46 , however, the eagle was raised to be a(n)  47 . Soon, the eagle believed he was  48  more than a chicken. The eagle loved his home and family, 49__his spirit cried out for more. While playing a game on the farm one day, the eagle looked to the skies above and  50  a group of eagles soaring in the skies. “Oh,” the eagle  51 , “I wish I could soar like those birds.” The chickens shouted with 52 , “You cannot soar with those birds. You are a chicken and chickens do not soar.”
The eagle  53  staring at his real family up above, 54  that he could be with them. Each time the eagle would let his  55  be known, he was told it couldn’t be done. That is  56  the eagle learned to believe. Slowly, the eagle  57  dreaming and continued to live his life like a chicken.  58 , after a long life as a chicken, the eagle  59__.
You become what you believe you are; so if you ever dream to become an eagle, 60__  your dreams, not the words of a chicken.
41. A. large           B. curious                     C. small                       D. fortunate
42. A. guiding         B. blowing                   C. causing                    D. inviting
43. A. on                 B. over                         C. past                         D. to
44. A. introduce       B. punish                  C. protect                        D. share
45. A. offered         B. regretted                  C. managed                  D. turned
46. A. Carefully        B. Gently                        C. Sadly                      D. Luckily
47. A. chicken          B. eagle                        C. hero                         D. fool
48. A. something       B. everything            C. anything                   D. nothing
49. A. and             B. but                        C. so                        D. however
50. A. noticed             B. recognized            C. respected                  D. watched
51. A. cried               B. smiled                  C. argued                        D. explained
52. A. excitement       B. anger                   C. laughter                   D. surprise
53. A. approached         B. avoided                C. continued                 D. considered
54. A. promising          B. proving                C. believing                  D. dreaming
55. A. suggestion           B. advantage             C. dream                  D. discovery
56. A. what                B. why                     C. how                         D. when
57. A. went                B. enjoyed                C. began                   D. stopped
58. A. Happily              B. Finally                C. Quickly                        D. Probably
59. A. gave up                     B. broke down            C. passed away           D. died out
60. A. steal                B. follow                 C. have                          D. remember

(2007年普通高等学校夏季招生考试英语（全国Ⅰ）)C

Our “Mommy and Me” time began two years ago. My next-door neighbor and fellow mother, Christie, and I were out in our front yards, watching seven children of age 6 and under ride their bikes up and down. “I wish I could take one of my children out alone,” said Christie.

Then we worked out a plan: When Christie takes one of her children out, I’ll watch her other three. And when she watches two of mine, I’ll take someone out.

The children were extremely quick to accept the idea of “Mommy and Me” time. Christie’s daughter, McKenzie, went first. When she returned, the other children showered her with tons of questions. McKenzie was smiling broadly. Christie looked refreshed and happy. “She’s like a different child when there’s no one else around,” Christie shared with me quickly. With her mother all to herself, McKenzie didn’t have to make an effort to gain attention.

Just as Christie had noticed changes in McKenzie, I also discovered something different in each of my children during our alone times. For example, I am always surprised when my daughter, who is seldom close to me, holds my hand frequently. My stuttering（口吃的）son, Tom, doesn’t stutter once during our activities since he doesn’t have to struggle for a chance to speak. And the other son, Sam, who’s always a follower when around other children shines as a leader during our times together.

The “Mommy and Me” time allows us to be simply alone and away with each child —talking, sharing, and laughing, which has been the biggest gain. Every child deserves（应得到）to be an only child at least once in a while. 64. What is the text mainly about?

 A. The experience of the only child being with mother.

 B. The advantage of spending time with one child at a time.

 C. The happy life of two families.

 D. The basic needs of children.

65. Right after McKenzie came back, the other children were _____________.

 A. happy  B. curious  C. regretful  D. friendly

66. What is one of the changes the author finds in her children?

 A. The daughter acts like a leader.  B. Sam holds her hand more often.

 C. The boys become better followers. D. Tom has less difficulty in speaking.

67. The author seems to believe that ___________.

 A. having brothers and sisters is fun

 B. it’s tiring to look after three children

 C. every child needs parents’ full attention

 D. parents should watch others’ children

根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

I can’t count the times I called my sister and said, “____2____” She would gasp and stammer(结结巴巴): “I can’t. I have clothes on the line. My hair is dirty. I wish I had known yesterday. I had a late breakfast. It looks like rain.” And my personal favorite response: “It’s just Monday.” She died a few years ago. We never did have lunch together. From then on, I’ve tried to be a little more flexible.

___3__The days get shorter, and the list of promise made to ourselves gets longer. One morning, we are awoken, and all having to show for our lives is repetition of “ I’m going to”, “ I plan on” and “someday, when things are settled down a bit.”

When anyone calls my “seize the moment” friend, she is open to adventure and available for trip. She keeps an open mind on new ideas. Her enthusiasm for life is contagious.___4___My lips have not touched ice cream for 10 years. I love ice cream. The other day, I stopped the car and bought a triple-decker. If my car had hit an iceberg on the way home, I would have died happy.

___5___Do something you want to….., not something on your SHOULD DO LIST.

A．Now go on and have a nice day.

B．Just possible, she may be the wisest woman on this planet.

C．Life has a way of going faster as we get older.

D．So I won’t feel sorry because I have changed my attitude to life.

E. How about going to lunch in half an hour?

F. She used to promise to do something instead of doing it right away.

G. You talk with her for a while and you’re ready to change your attitude to life.

I have some difficulty in finding his house. I wish I_____his address.

  A. remember    B. remembered   C. had remembered  D. would remember