It was the old lady’s eightieth birthday. She was sure Myra wouldn’t forget her mother’s birthday, even if she was busy. After all, eighty was a special birthday. Perhaps Myra might come. Even if Myra did not come, she would send a present. The old lady was sure of that. Two spots of colour brightened her cheeks. She was excited like a child.
Mrs. Morrison had brought a card and a bunch of flowers when she came to do the breakfast. Mrs. Grant downstairs had made a cake. Johnnie, the little boy next door, was now up with her with a packet of sweets.
“I guess you’ll get lots and lots of presents, ” he said. “I did last week when I was six.”
What would she like? A pair of slippers, perhaps. A blue new cardigan(羊毛衫). Or a table lamp. Or a little clock, with clear black numbers. So many lovely things.
She stood by the window, watching. The postman turned round the corner on his bicycle. Her heart beat fast. Johnnie had seen him too and ran to the gate.
“Granny, granny, ” Johnnie returned. “I’ve got your post!”
He gave her four envelopes. Three were from old friends. The fourth was in Myra’s writing.
“No parcel(包裹), Johnnie?”
“No, granny.”
Almost reluctantly, she tore the fourth envelope open. Folded in the card was a check. Written on the card was a message: Happy Birthday—Buy yourself something nice with the check, Myra and Harold.
The six-figure check fell to the floor like a bird with a broken wing. Slowly the old lady bent to pick it up. Her present, her lovely present. With trembling fingers she tore it into little bits.
【小题1】As can be inferred from the passage, _______.

A．the old lady lived alone in a flat away from her daughter

B．the friends sent the old lady many lovely presents by post

C．Myra was stopped by her husband from seeing her mother

D．the neighbours cared little about the old lady in daily life

It was the old lady’s eightieth birthday. She was sure Myra wouldn’t forget her mother’s birthday, even if she was busy. After all, eighty was a special birthday. Perhaps Myra might come. Even if Myra did not come, she would send a present. The old lady was sure of that. Two spots of colour brightened her cheeks. She was excited like a child.

    Mrs. Morrison had brought a card and a bunch of flowers when she came to do the breakfast. Mrs. Grant downstairs had made a cake. Johnnie, the little boy next door, was now up with her with a packet of sweets.

    “I guess you’ll get lots and lots of presents, ” he said. “I did last week when I was six.”

    What would she like? A pair of slippers, perhaps. A blue new cardigan(羊毛衫). Or a table lamp. Or a little clock, with clear black numbers. So many lovely things.

    She stood by the window, watching. The postman turned round the corner on his bicycle. Her heart beat fast. Johnnie had seen him too and ran to the gate.

    “Granny, granny, ” Johnnie returned. “I’ve got your post!”

    He gave her four envelopes. Three were from old friends. The fourth was in Myra’s writing.

    “No parcel(包裹), Johnnie?”

    “No, granny.”

    Almost reluctantly, she tore the fourth envelope open. Folded in the card was a check. Written on the card was a message: Happy Birthday—Buy yourself something nice with the check, Myra and Harold.

    The six-figure check fell to the floor like a bird with a broken wing. Slowly the old lady bent to pick it up. Her present, her lovely present. With trembling fingers she tore it into little bits.

1.As can be inferred from the passage, _______.

A. the old lady lived alone in a flat away from her daughter

B. the friends sent the old lady many lovely presents by post

C. Myra was stopped by her husband from seeing her mother

D. the neighbours cared little about the old lady in daily life

2.The old lady expected her daughter most __________.

A. to send her a present.                         B.to send her a check.

C. to come back home to celebrate her birthday.      D.not to return home.

3.The old lady felt _______ when she saw no parcel came with her daughter’s card.

    A. excited      B. happy                C. disappointed     D. impatient

4.Which of the following might serve as the best title for the passage?

    A. The Present      B. The Check        C. The Birthday     D. The Daughter

5.The reason why the old lady tore the check into small pieces was that _______.

A. she was sure her daughter would come, not the check

B. she didn’t notice there were six figures on the check

C. she didn’t think the check was large enough for a present

D. she would prefer a present with love from her daughter

It was the old lady’s eightieth birthday. She was sure Myra wouldn’t forget her mother’s birthday, even if she was  1  .After all, eighty was a special birthday.   2  Myra might come.   3  Myra did not come, she would send a present. The old lady was sure of that. Two spots of colour   4  her cheeks. She was excited like a child.

Mrs. Morrison had brought a card and a bunch of  5  when she came to do the breakfast. Mrs. Grant downstairs had made a cake. Johnnie, the little boy next door, was now up with her with a   6  of sweets.

“I guess you’ll get lots and lots of  7  .” he said. “I did last week when I was six.” What would she like? A pair of slippers perhaps. A blue new sweater. Or a table lamp. Or a little clock, with   8  black numbers. So many lovely things.

She   9  by the window, watching. The postman turned round the corner on his   10  . Her heart  11  faster. Johnnie had seen him too and  12  to the gate.

“Granny, granny”, Johnnie returned. “I’ve got your post!”

He gave her four  13  . There were from old friends. The  14  was in Myra’s writing.

“No parcel（包裹）,Johnnie?”

“No, granny.”

Almost unwillingly, she  15  the fourth envelope open.   16  in the card was a   17  .Written on the card was a message: Happy Birthday-Buy yourself something nice with the check. Myra and Harold.

The six-figure check fell to the floor like a bird with a broken  18  .Slowly the old lady bent to   19  it up. Her present, her lovely present. With  20  fingers the tore it into little bits.

1．A．busy                     B．interested             C．free                    D．tired

2．A．However               B．Perhaps               C．Likely                 D．Meanwhile

3．A．As if                     B．Even if                C．As                      D．Unless

4．A．strengthened          B．frightened            C．broadened           D．brightened

5．A．flowers                 B．grass                   C．books                 D．equipment

6．A．stream                  B．piece                   C．packet                 D．baggage

7．A．money                  B．presents              C．treasure               D．goods

8．A．clean                    B．beautiful              C．nice                    D．clear

9．A．lied                       B．stood                  C．lay                      D．slept

10．A．bicycle                B．bus                     C．car                     D．foot

11．A．  stroke                B．hit                       C．beat                    D．hurt

12．A．approached          B．sang                    C．marched              D．ran

13．A．bags                   B．envelopers           C．clocks                 D．packages

14．A．fourth                 B．either                  C．another               D．one

15．A．put                     B．stuck                  C．tore                    D．kept

16．A．Drawn                B．Folded                 C．Signed                D．Given

17．A．bill                      B．credit                  C．check                 D．bank

18．A．heart                   B．mind                   C．wing                   D．feather

19．A．make                  B．put                      C．turn                    D．pick

20．A．freezing               B．trembling             C．waving                D．moving

It was the old lady's eightieth birthday. She was sure Myra wouldn't forget her mother's birthday, even if she was busy. After all, eighty was a special birthday. Perhaps Myra might come. Even if Myra did not come, she would send a present. The old lady was sure of that. Two spots of colour brightened her cheeks. She was excited like a child.

       Mrs. Morrison had brought a card and a bunch of flowers when she came to do the breakfast. Mrs. Grant downstairs had made a cake. Johnnie, the little boy next door, was now up with her with a packet of sweets.

       "I guess you'll get lots and lots of presents," he said. "I did last week when I was six." What would she like? A pair of slippers perhaps. A blue new cardigan. Or a table lamp. Or a little clock, with clear black numbers. So many lovely things.

       She stood by the window, watching. The postman turned round the comer on his bicycle. Her heart beat fast. Johnnie had seen him too and ran to the gate.

       "Granny, granny," Johnnie returned. "I've got your post!"

       He gave her four envelopes. Three were from old friends. The fourth was in Myra's writing.

       "No parcel （包裹）, Johnnie?"

       "No, granny."

       Almost reluctantly, she tore the fourth envelope open. Folded in the card was a check. Written on the card was a message: Happy Birthday—Buy yourself something nice with the check, Myra and Harold.

       The six-figure check fell to the floor like a bird with a broken wing. Slowly the old lad bent to pick it up. Her present, her lovely present. With trembling fingers she tore it into little bits.

1．As can be inferred from the passage, _____.

       A．the neighbors cared little about the old lady in daily life

       B．the friends sent the old lady many lovely presents by post

       C．Myra was stopped by her husband from seeing her mother

       D．the old lady lived alone in a flat away from her daughter

2．The old lady felt _____ when she saw no packet came with her daughter's card.

       A．excited             B．disappointed      C．happy                D．impatient

3．The reason why the old lady tore the check into small pieces was that _____.

       A．she was sure her daughter would come, not the check

       B．she didn't notice there were six figures on the check

       C．she would prefer a present with love from her daughter

       D．she didn't think the check was large enough for a present

4．Which of the following might serve as the best title for the passage?

       A．The Present.        B．The Check.         C．The Birthday.         D．The Daughter.

第二部分　阅读理解（共25小题；第一节每小题2分，第二节每小题1分；满分45分）

阅读下列短文， 从每题所给的四个选项中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将

该项涂黑。

It was the old lady’s eightieth birthday. She was sure Myra wouldn’t forget her mother’s birthday, even if she was busy. After all, eighty was a special birthday. Perhaps Myra might come. Even if Myra did not come, she would send a present. The old lady was sure of that. Two spots of colour brightened her cheeks. She was excited like a child.

Mrs. Morrison had brought a card and a bunch of flowers when she came to do the breakfast. Mrs. Grant downstairs had made a cake. Johnnie, the little boy next door, was now up with her with a packet of sweets.

“I guess you’ll get lots and lots of presents,” he said. “I did last week when I was six.”

 What would she like? A pair of slippers perhaps. A blue new cardigan. Or a table lamp. Or a little clock, with clear black numbers. So many lovely things. 

She stood by the window, watching. The postman turned round the  corner on his bicycle. Her heart beat fast. Johnnie had seen him too and ran to the gate.

“Granny, granny,” Johnnie returned. “I’ve got your post!”

He gave her four envelopes. Three were from old friends. The fourth was in Myra’s writing.

“No parcel, Johnnie?”

“No, granny.”

Almost reluctantly, she tore the fourth envelope open. Folded in the card was a check. Written on the card was a message: Happy Birthday—Buy yourself something nice with the check, Myra and Harold.

 The six-figure check fell to the floor like a bird with a broken wing. Slowly the old lady bent to pick it up. Her present, her lovely present. With trembling fingers she tore it into little bits.

41. As can be inferred from the passage, ______.

  A. the neighbours cared little about the old lady in daily life

B. the friends sent the old lady many lovely presents by post

C. Myra was stopped by her husband from seeing her mother

D. the old lady lived alone in a flat away from her daughter

42. The old lady felt ______ when she saw the fourth envelope in her daughter’s writing.

A. excited          B. disappointed      C. happy          D. impatient

43. The reason the old lady tore the check into small pieces was that______.

A. she was sure her daughter would come, not the check

B. she didn’t notice there were six figures on the check

C. she would prefer a present with love from her daughter

D. she didn’t think the check was large enough for a present

44. Which of the following might serve as the best title for the passage?

  A. The Present.   B. The Check.   C. The Birthday.    D. The Daughter.