Shops ____for the do-it-yourself craze by offering consumers bits and pieces which they can assemble at home.

A. thirst B. apply C. cater D. account

第三部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）
　　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。
A
DIY gifts: A Drive For Creativity
　　In times when people are seeking innovation(创新),giving a DIY gift appears as one possibility for those who like to keep up with the times.A DIY gift may be especially suited to young people seeking to step out of the norm.Do it yourself and turn the most unexpected things into wonderfully creative gifts.
　　A handful of chocolates can become extra-special for the do-it yourself innovator.Add a picture and a few words to a cup,and the cup,which translated in Chinese becomes a homonym(同音词) for "a lifetime",can turn good wishes into good spirits.
　　A self-written newspaper and T-shirts with unlimited choices of patterns can become the kinds of priceless gifts that money can't buy.
　　Birthday presents,gifts for loved ones and children's educational toys all offer potential for the imaginative creator.Every DIY gift,which sends a special message or has a special meaning,is outstanding.That's what creativity is all about.
　　Young people are interested in creaativity,fashion,romance and things that touch the emotions.In some cities,DIY gift shops are doing well and enjoying more and more customers.Do - it - yourself,as an alternative to ready - made gifts,often proves a more effctive way to expess feelings toward someone you care about.
　　It's really simple.Think about the person who'll receive the gift.Then,look for materials that show the person's special qualities.The color of the deep blue sea along with white seashells can be perfect elements(元素) for the young surfer.There is potential without limits.
　　Operating a DIY gift shop brings its own challenges.Shops must offer a great variety of materials.They may be grass,trees,and humanshapes.Let your imagination run wild.Who knows what the next person through the door will be looking for?
　　56.The underlined phrase "a lifetime" maybe a homonym in Chinese for "______".
　　　A.一帆风顺 B.一辈子 C.生活如意 D.幸运
　　57.Young people are interested in the followings,except________.
　　　A.creativity B.fashion C.romance D.limits
　　58.If you'd like to give your friend a DIY gift,you should look for matericals that show his/her _______.
　　　A.qualities B.preferences C.potential D.creativity
　　59.In the last paragraph,the sentence "who knows what the next person through the door will be looking for?" means that_______.
　　　A.A DIY gift shop must have a great variety of materials in store
　　　B.You should know what the customers will wwant
　　　C.DIY gift shops are doing well and enjoying more and more customers
　　　D.A DIY gift turns the most unexpected things into creative gifts

第三部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）

第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）

　　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。

A

DIY gifts: A Drive For Creativity

　　In times when people are seeking innovation(创新),giving a DIY gift appears as one possibility for those who like to keep up with the times.A DIY gift may be especially suited to young people seeking to step out of the norm.Do it yourself and turn the most unexpected things into wonderfully creative gifts.

　　A handful of chocolates can become extra-special for the do-it yourself innovator.Add a picture and a few words to a cup,and the cup,which translated in Chinese becomes a homonym(同音词) for "a lifetime",can turn good wishes into good spirits.

　　A self-written newspaper and T-shirts with unlimited choices of patterns can become the kinds of priceless gifts that money can't buy.

　　Birthday presents,gifts for loved ones and children's educational toys all offer potential for the imaginative creator.Every DIY gift,which sends a special message or has a special meaning,is outstanding.That's what creativity is all about.

　　Young people are interested in creaativity,fashion,romance and things that touch the emotions.In some cities,DIY gift shops are doing well and enjoying more and more customers.Do - it - yourself,as an alternative to ready - made gifts,often proves a more effctive way to expess feelings toward someone you care about.

　　It's really simple.Think about the person who'll receive the gift.Then,look for materials that show the person's special qualities.The color of the deep blue sea along with white seashells can be perfect elements(元素) for the young surfer.There is potential without limits.

　　Operating a DIY gift shop brings its own challenges.Shops must offer a great variety of materials.They may be grass,trees,and humanshapes.Let your imagination run wild.Who knows what the next person through the door will be looking for?

　　56.The underlined phrase "a lifetime" maybe a homonym in Chinese for "______".

　　　A.一帆风顺 B.一辈子 C.生活如意 D.幸运

　　57.Young people are interested in the followings,except________.

　　　A.creativity B.fashion C.romance D.limits

　　58.If you'd like to give your friend a DIY gift,you should look for matericals that show his/her _______.

　　　A.qualities B.preferences C.potential D.creativity

　　59.In the last paragraph,the sentence "who knows what the next person through the door will be looking for?" means that_______.

　　　A.A DIY gift shop must have a great variety of materials in store

　　　B.You should know what the customers will wwant

　　　C.DIY gift shops are doing well and enjoying more and more customers

　　　D.A DIY gift turns the most unexpected things into creative gifts

Shops ____for the do-it-yourself craze by offering consumers bits and pieces which they can assemble at home.

A.
thirst
B.
apply
C.
cater
D.
account