阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

What’s On?

Electric Underground

7.30pm–1.00am Free at the Cyclops Theatre

Do you know who’s playing in your area? We’re bringing you an exciting evening of live rock and pop music from the best local bands. Are you interested in becoming a musician and getting a recording contract(合同)? If so, come early to the talk at 7.30pm by Jules Skye, a successful record producer. He’s going to talk about how you can find the right person to produce your music.

Gee Whizz

8.30pm–10.30pm Comedy at Kaleidoscope

Come and see Gee Whizz perform. He’s the funniest stand-up comedian on the comedy scene. This joyful show will please everyone, from the youngest to the oldest. Gee Whizz really knows how to make you laugh! Our bar is open from 7.00pm for drinks and snacks(快餐).

Simon’s Workshop

5.00pm–7.30pm Wednesdays at Victoria Stage

This is a good chance for anyone who wants to learn how to do comedy. The workshop looks at every kind of comedy, and practices many different ways of making people laugh. Simon is a comedian and actor who has 10 years’ experience of teaching comedy. His workshops are exciting and fun. An evening with Simon will give you the confidence to be funny.

Charlotte Stone

8.00pm–11.00pm Pizza World

Fine food with beautiful jazz music; this is a great evening out. Charlotte Stone will perform songs from her new best-selling CD, with James Pickering on the piano. The menu is Italian, with excellent meat and fresh fish, pizzas and pasta(面食). Book early to get a table. Our bar is open all day, and serves cocktails, coffee, beer, and white wine.

1.Who can help you if you want to have your music produced?

A. Jules Skye. B. Gee Whizz.

C. Charlotte Stone. D. James Pickering.

2.At which place can people of different ages enjoy a good laugh?

A. The Cyclops Theatre.

B. Kaleidoscope.

C. Victoria Stage.

D. Pizza World.

3.What do we know about Simon’s Workshop?

A. It requires membership status.

B. It lasts three hours each time.

C. It is run by a comedy club.

D. It is held every Wednesday.

4.When will Charlotte Stone perform her songs?

A. 5.00pm–7.30pm. B. 7.30pm–1.00am.

C. 8.00pm–11.00pm. D. 8.30pm–10.30pm.

阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,然后从16-35各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选春最佳选项。

The journey my daughter Cathy has had with her swimming is as long as it is beautiful.

Cathy suffered some terrible ______ in her early childhood. After years of regular treatment, she ______ became healthy.

Two years ago, while Cathy was watching the Olympics, a dream came into her sweet little head—to be a swimmer. Last summer, she wanted to ______ out local swim team. She practiced hard and finally ______ it. The team practice, ______ was a rough start. She coughed and choked and could hardly ______ her first few weeks. Hearing her coughing bitterly one night, I decided to ______ her from it all. But Cathy woke me up early next morning, wearing her swimsuit ______ to go! I told her she shouldn’t swim after a whole night’s coughing, but she refused to ______ and insisted she go .

From that day on, Cathy kept swimming and didn’t ______ a single practice. She had a ______ intention within herself to be the best she could be. My ten-year-old was growing and changing right before my eyes, into this ______ human being with a passion and a mission. There were moments of ______ of course: often she would be the last swimmer in the race. It was difficult for Cathy to accept that she wasn’t a ______ ever. But that didn’t stop her from trying.

Then came the final awards ceremony at the end of the year. Cathy didn’t expect any award but was still there to ______ her friends and praise their accomplishments. As the ceremony was nearing the end, I suddenly heard the head coach ______, “The highest honor goes to Cathy!” Looking around, he continued, “Cathy has inspired us with her ______ and enthusiasm. ______ skills and talents bring great success, the most valuable asset(财富)one can hold is the heart.”

It was the greatest______ of my daughter’s life. With all she had been ______ in her ten years, this was the hour of true triumph(成功).

1.A. failure B. pressure C. loss D. illness

2.A. usually B. finally C. firstly D. frequently

3.A. improve B. train C. join D. contact

4.A. increased B. found C. created D. made

5.A. however B. therefore C. otherwise D. instead

6.A. use B. survive C. save D. waste

7.A. pull B. tell C. hide D. fire

8.A. afraid B. nervous C. ready D. free

9.A. take off B. set off C. give up D. show up

10.A. attend B. miss C. ban D. Start

11.A. rich B. weak C. firm D. kind

12.A. trusted B. determined C. experienced D. embarrassed

13.A. frustration B. delight C. excitement D. surprise

14.A. beginner B. learner C. partner D. winner

15.A. cheer on B. compete with C. respond to D. run after

16.A. admitting B. explaining C. announcing D. whispering

17.A. humor B. will C. honesty D. wisdom

18.A. Although B. Since C.Once D. Because

19.A. discovery B. choice C. influence D. moment

20.A. through B. under C. across D. around

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