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4．Thankful Thursday is a special day in our family．It's a weekly tradition that my two little girls and I began two years ago．We go out to do charity（慈善） work．
Last Thursday we drove along a busy Houston street to give out lunch for the poor people in the street．After we ate，I ordered 15more lunches from McDonald's and began to give them out．We noticed a poor，old woman standing on the side of the road，asking for something to eat．We handed her our final lunch bag．Just as we got into the car she walked quickly closer to us．"Thank you very much．No one has ever done anything like this for me before，"she said with a big smile．"Well，I'm glad that we were the first，"I replied．"So，when will you eat your lunch？"I asked．She looked at me with her huge，tired brown eyes and said，"Oh honey，I'm not going to eat this．I have a little girl of my own．She loves McDonald's，but I don't have the money．You see，tonight she will be happy!"
I don't know if the kids saw the tears（眼泪） in my eyes．I have asked myself many times whether our acts of kindness were too small to really change anything．But at that moment，I understood the kind lady Mother Teresa's words："We cannot do great things-only small things with great love．"

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66．On Thankful Thursday，the writer went with her two daughtersC．
A．to have lunch at school
B．to visit their friends
C．to help people who are in need
67．The poor，old woman wanted toA．
A．give the lunch bag to her daughter
B．sell the lunch bag to the kids
C．keep the lunch bag for herself
68．The old woman's daughter may feelC that night．
A．unhappy
B．bored
C．pleased
69．"Mother Teresa"probably isC．
A．the poor，old woman
B．the writer's mother
C．a kind-hearted woman
70．From the story we know the writer wants to tell usA．
A．a small act of kindness means a lot
B．parents should be kind to their kids
C．it's difficult to help everyone in need．

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56．Who is this postcard sent to？C
A．Peter．
B．Gemma．
C．Kim．
D．Tom．
57．Which country does this postcard come from？D
A．Canada．
B．China．
C．England．
D．Australia．
58．How did Tom go to Holiday Cove？A
A．By plane．
B．By ship．
C．By car．
D．By train．
59．Why does Peter want to go to the aquarium instead of the crocodile farm？B
A．Because he has visited it before．
B．Because he is afraid of crocodiles．
C．Because he is interested in dolphins．
D．Because he has no tickets to the crocodile farm．
60．Where is Tom going on Friday？B
A．Holiday Cove．
B．Rest Harbor．
C．Mill Hill．
D．Golden Beach．

2．In England，people often talk about the weather because they can experience （经历） four seasons in one day．In the morning the weather is warm just like in spring．An hour later black clouds come and then it rains hard．The weather gets a little cold．In the late afternoon the sky will be sunny，the sun will begin to shine，and it will be summer at this time of a day．In England，people can also have summer in winter，or have winter in summer．So in winter they can swim sometimes，and in summer sometimes they should take warm clothes．When you go to England，you will see that some English people usually take an umbrella （伞）or a raincoat with them in the sunny morning，but you should not laugh at them．If you don't take an umbrella or a raincoat，you will regret （后悔） later in the day．

46．Why do people in England often talk about the weather？A
A．Because they may have four seasons in one day
B．Because they often have very good weather
C．Because the weather is warm just like in spring
D．Because the sky is sunny all day
47．From the story we know that whenBcome，there is a heavy rain．
A．sunshine and snow
B．black clouds
C．summer and winter
D．spring and autumn
48．"People can also have summer in winter．"Means"it is sometimes tooAin winter．"
A．warm
B．cool
C．cold
D．rainy
49．In the sunny morning some English people usually take a raincoat or an umbrella with them becauseB．
A．their friends ask them to do so
B．it often rains in England
C．they are going to sell them
D．they are their favourite things
50．The best title （标题）for this passage isC．
A．Bad Seasons
B．Summer or Winter
C．The Weather in England
D．Strange English People．

1．Every morning at about 8：48 a．m．，I pass it-the brick building that I visited many times as a child and that once seemed so grand，now a mini playhouse in my mind．
My father used to live there，along with 549 other inmates （同狱犯人），when I'd visit，as I often did，we'd chat and laugh--through a glass wall，telephones in hand．
Over the years，the weekly commutes（每周探望） to visit my father became rituals．Eventually，after several years，we were allowed real visits when he was moved to a lower-security facility（低安保级别）-the kind of visits where you can hug and tickle，where a conversation's connection doesn't depend on the distorted and crackly voice coming through the telephone，where words can be freely exchanged without the clock ticking，reminding you that time is slipping，moving faster than it should，faster than you'd like．
I was 11 when my father finally came home．Years later，as I stare out（凝望） the window while I pass that brick building on my way to work，I often wonder if I lost something，if those special years that others had with their fathers，the ones I didn't，harmed me in some way．Am I really that different？Do I have attachment problems？
I still live at home，but so does every other twenty something（二十多岁年轻人） I know．They still enjoy home-cooked meals，pristinely arranged households and all bills paid for by their parents．
When I think about moving out，I know it's not time yet．It's not the conveniences that come from living a life almost free of responsibility，although that's a bonus．
I'm not ready to give up the small inner burst of joy I get every morning when my dad pops his head into my bedroom and says，"Morning，Mini，"a nickname I've kept far too many years．I growl and tell him to"get out!"since it's hours before I need to get up．But I can't help smiling．

66．The writer's fatherB when he was small．
A．worked far away
B．was in jail
C．didn't love her
D．died
67．What does the underlined word"attachment"meanA．
A．a feeling of loving
B．something that sends with a letter
C．a special tool
D．the process of fixing one thing to another
68．Which of the following is true？C
A．The writer lives with her father all along．
B．All twenty-years-olds live with parents．
C．The writer plans not to move out．
D．The writer's father doesn't care for her．
69．We can infer from the passageA．
A．The writer loves her father
B．The writer hates her father
C．The writer will not move out
D．The writer has no money to pay for all bills
70．The best title of the passage isD．
A．Father in jail
B．Father and daughter
C．Moving out from home
D．Father never goes away．

20．I don't like talking openly about my feelings．That's probably why I am writing this，because it seems an easier way of telling you how thankful I am to you．
When I first got ill two years ago and had to be taken to hospital，you were the first person I called to tell，maybe because I knew Mum wasn't going to answer her phone，but probably because you are the first person I call in an emergency．
As one illness turned into another and I was stuck in hospital for weeks，feeling sorry for myself，you were still at my beside trying to talk to me to cheer me up．The illness hit my kidney（肾） and we then realized that I was going to need a transport sooner or later．You put yourself forward to be tested as soon as possible and it turned out you were a perfect match．
Then last year，in March，we both went down for the operation．I woke a few hours afterwards and felt better．It wasn't until the following day that we got to see each other again．We hugged silently and asked one another how we were．But I never said the words I should have---thank you．To this day，I still haven't said those words to you for my kidney．
In the month after the operation，when we were both at home recovering，I made you lunch，went for walks with you．It's my way of saying that I care for you a great deal and that I am truly thankful for what you did for me．
I want you to know that my silence towards you and the times you tried to talk to me and got nothing weren't because of you．Maybe one day when you will read this，I hope you know that in my own silent way，I am for ever thankful．

36．The writer called his father when he was illB．
A．because he didn't live together with his mother
B．because he could get help from his father at once
C．because his father could deal with any emergency
D．because his mother waste time to answer the phone
37．After the operation the writerC．
A．told he was thankful to his father
B．didn't wake until his father came
C．was too shy to show his thanks
D．thought a lot about the transport
38．What does the word"transport"mean in the second paragraph？C
A．手术
B．工具
C．移植
D．帮助
39．The writer developed the passage in the form ofA．
A．a letter
B．a report
C．a review
D．a novel
40．What does the writer mainly want to say？D
A．To show his father was friendly to him．
B．To show how much his father loved him．
C．To say he got on well with his father．
D．To thank his father for giving one kidney．

19．The more you travel，the more you want to．Here are the top five places I want to travel to in 2015．

India	I've wanted to go to India for years．I am crazy about the Taj Mahal．My family are going there in October，so I finally get a chance to visit my dream place．
Greece	I'd like to go to Greece in summer to enjoy white beaches，white houses，tasty food and delicious wine．For years Greece has been popular with people who look for a cheap holiday．
China	I want to go to China because it has a long and rich history．I would like to visit the Great Wall and the Forbidden City．I'm going to the Museum of Terracotta Warriors and Horses．
Scotland	I've visited it a few times．In 2015I'd like to visit the countryside there．The people in Scotland are always so much fun．
The Maldives	As a lover of scuba-diving and fresh seafood，I hope 2015will be my year to visit the Maldives．White beaches and wooden houses，I am coming．

26．Where has the writer been several times？C
A．China．
B．Greece．
C．Scotland．
D．The Maldives．
27．Which of the following is true according to the passage？A
A．The writer wants to dive in the Maldives．
B．The world's largest palace is in Greece．
C．The writer will visit the central part of Scotland．
D．The writer became interested in India two years ago．

18．

Stonehenge，a rock circle，is not only one of Britain's most famous historical places but also one of its greatest mysteries．Every year it receives more than 750，000visitors．People like to go to this place especially in June as they want to see the sun rising on the longest day of the year．
For many years，historians（历史学家） believed Stonehenge was a temple where ancient leaders tried to communicate with the gods．However，historian Paul Stoker thinks this can't be true because Stonehenge was built so many centuries ago．"The leaders arrived in England much later，"he points out．
Another popular idea is that Stonehenge might be a kind of calendar．The large stones were put together in a certain way．On midsummer's morning，the sun shines directly into the center of the stones．Other people believe the stones have a medical purpose．They think the stones can prevent illness and keep people healthy．"As you walk there，you can feel the energy from your feet move up your body，"said one visitor．No one is sure what Stonehenge was used for，but most agree that the position of the stones must be for a special purpose．Some think it might be a burial（埋葬） place or a place to honor ancestors（祖先）．Others think it was built to celebrate a victory over an enemy．
Stonehenge was built slowly over a long period of time．Most historians believe it must be almost 5，000 years old．One of the greatest mysteries is how it was built because the stones are so big and heavy．In 2001，a group of English volunteers tried to build another Stonehenge，but they couldn't．"We don't really know who built Stonehenge，"says Paul Stoker．"And perhaps we might never know，but we do know they must have been hard-working-and great planners!"

36．Visitors like to go there in ____to enjoy_____ on the longest day of the year．B
A．July； sunrise
B．June； sunrise
C．June； sunset
D．July； sunset
37．When was Stonehenge most likely built？C
A.750，000years ago．
B．Six centuries ago．
C.5，000years ago．
D．In 2001．
38．What do most people think was Stonehenge built for？D
A．Ancient leaders built it a temple to communicate with the gods．
B．It might be a kind of calendar to tell people the summertime．
C．It can prevent illness and make people feel energetic．
D．It must be for a special purpose because of the position of the stones．
39．What aren't people interested in about Stonehenge？A
A．Where it was built．
B．Who built it．
C．When it was built．
D．Why it was built．
40．What does Paul Stoker mean by"we do know they must have been hard-working-and
great planners"？B
A．He has known who built Stonehenge．
B．He thinks Stonehenge is really a great mystery．
C．He believes he will find out who built Stonehenge．
D．He encourages volunteers to build another Stonehenge．

17．Here is some must-know information from a handbook on people's customs（风俗） and manners when doing business in some countries．
In Brazil
Brazilians are warm and friendly．They often stand close when talking and it is common for them to touch the person on the shoulder．People often greet each other （particularly women） with light cheek kisses．Business meetings sometimes start later than planned．But to be safe，be on time．Meals can stretch for hours-there's no such thing as rushing a meal in Brazil．Lunches also can start in the mid to late afternoon．Brazilians prefer face-to-face communication over emails or phone calls．
In Singapore
Singaporeans shake hands when they meet and often also greet each other with a small，polite bow（鞠躬）．Business cards should be offered and received with two hands．Arriving late is considered disrespectful．So be on time．Efficiency（效率） is the goal，so meetings and dealings are often fast-paced．Singaporeans are direct in their discussions，even when the subject is about money．Rank（等级） is important so people avoid disagreeing with someone of a higher rank．
In the UAE
In the UAE，the most senior or oldest should be greeted first with their titles．Then handshake seems to be longer than elsewhere．Women should cover themselves when it comes to dress．Men are also covered from neck to elbows and down to the knees．People usually hold business meals at restaurants．Touching or passing food of eating with your left hand is to be avoided．When meetings are one-to-one，if your host offers you coffee，you should refuse．Is it strange？Yes，but it is actually a cultural tradition．Coffee should only be accepted if it is already set out or presented．
In Switzerland
The Swiss like to be formal and call each other by last name．They also respect personal things．You should be careful not to ask about such topics．Punctuality（守时） is very important．It comes from a deep respect for others'time．Arrive at any meeting or event a few minutes early to be safe．Clean dress is welcome too．The Swiss follow formal table manners．They also keep their hands visible at the table and their elbows off the table．It is polite to finish the food on your plate．

31．The passage is mainly aboutC in some foreign countries．
A．communication types
B．the workplace environment
C．customs and manners
D．living conditions
32．What does the underlined word"stretch"mean according to the passage？B
A．压缩
B．延续
C．花费
D．抓住
33．Why do Singaporeans avoid arguing with their boss？D
A．They put efficiency in the first place．
B．They dislike face-to-face communication．
C．They want to finish meetings as quickly as possible．
D．They should obey the person of a higher rank．
34．In which country do people care about where to put their hands at the dinner table？D
A．In Brazil
B．In Singapore．
C．In the UAE．
D．In Switzerland．
35．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage？C
A．Brazilians always start business meetings just on time．
B．Women in the UAE cover themselves，but men don't．
C．The Swiss don't like to be asked about personal information．
D．Singaporeans like to stand close or touch the person on the shoulder．

16．My best friend and I made our first trip to Ireland less than a year ago．I wasn't very excited about it at the very beginning．But my uncle wanted me to visit Ireland and offered to pay for my trip．Then I did．All of the words"magical，charming and memorable"don't even describe what Ireland is．Our favourites were Kilkenny，Cobh and Killarney．We did a self-driver tour．
We stayed in a castle in Dublin for two days，where my ancestors（祖先） came from．The town we thought we might be bored in was Kilkenny，but we loved every minute we were there．There were so many places to explore and the pictures we took were beautiful．
It was so exciting to see the little village of Cobh and know it was the last stop for the Titanic（a famous ship） at that time．We loved the visitor centre there and the little shops．We never got any bad food there．It was so mouth-watering at every stop!And when we stayed in Westmeath，we saw the Trim Castle through the windows and found some scenes from Brave Heart which was filmed there．We were so excited．Again，more beautiful pictures were taken in that tiny town．
We love the country，the people，the food and the magic．We would go back very soon．I was so thankful for my uncle who had given me the chance to be there．
I have no words to adequately describe our trip．Go，explore the small villages，eat and enjoy!I still look at my pictures and can't believe I was actually there．

31．What can we learn from the first paragraph？B
A．The writer showed great interest in visiting Ireland at first．
B．It was the first time for the writer to visit Ireland．
C．The writer went to Ireland with his uncle．
D．The car was driven by the writer's uncle．
32．Which of the following could best show that the writer was really interested in Kilkenny？D
A．There were so many strangers there to meet．
B．There were so many beautiful pictures there to take．
C．We thought we might be bored in Kilkenny．
D．We loved every minute we were there．
33．What can we know from the third paragraph？B
A．The Titanic was filmed in Cobh．
B．The food in Cobh was delicious．
C．The writer knew nothing about Brave Heart．
D．The writer visited the Trim Castle alone．
34．What does the underlined word"adequately"in the last paragraph mean？A
A．properly
B．strongly
C．warmly
D．surprisingly
35．Where does the article most probably come from？B
A．A scientific fiction．
B．A tourist magazine．
C．A poem．
D．A poster．

15．One windy spring day，I noticed young people having fun using the wind to fly their kites．Colorful creations of different shapes and sizes filled the skies like beautiful birds flying and dancing．As the strong winds blew against the kites，a string kept them in control．
They shook and pulled，but the restraining （控制的） string and the cumbersome （笨重的） tail kept them in control，facing upward and against the wind．As the kites struggled against the string，they seemed to say，"Let me go!Let me go!I want to be free!"They rose beautifully even when they fought the restriction of the string．Finally，one of the kites succeeded in breaking loose（松散的）．"Free at last，"it seemed to say．"Free to fly with the wind．"
Yet freedom（自由） simply put it in the control of an unkind wind．It fell down to the ground and landed in a mass of weeds and string against a dead bush．"Free at last"，free to lie powerlessly in the dirt，to be blown helplessly along the ground，and to stop lifelessly against the first obstacle （障碍物）．
How much like kites we sometimes are．The Heaven gives us adversity （逆境） and rules，rules to follow from which we can grow and get strength．Some of us break away from the rules so hard that we never reach the heights we might get to．We keep part of the rules and never raise high enough to get our tails off the ground．
Let us each rise to the great heights，knowing that some of the rules that we may be angry about are in fact the strong force that helps us achieve．

38．Why does the writer write the first paragraph？D
A．Because it was the first time that he had seen young people flying kites．
B．Because he wants to share his feelings in nature with the readers．
C．Because he wants to tell the readers how to make beautiful kites．
D．Because he wants to use his life experience to make readers understand the article better．
39．By writing the second and third paragraphs，the writer seems to let the readers knowA．
A．anyone who wants no restraints is sure to be a sad end
B．what a pity it is that one kite flew down to the ground
C．man with freedom can't be like that kite which fell down
D．the unkind wind is the cause of the falling kite
40．From the passage，we can learn that the string of the kite representsA．
A．rules
B．freedom
C．success
D．failure
41．In the writer's opinion，B．
A．without restrictions and rules we can make progress
B．kites are good examples to those who want to get freedom
C．restrictions are unnecessary for us human beings
D．we don't need any freedom at all．

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