It was the old lady's birthday. She got up early to be ready for the post. From the second floor flat she could see the postman when he came down the street, and a little boy, Johnnie, _ _31___ her letters from the ground floor on the rare_ _32___ when anything came.
    Today she was sure there would be something. Myra_ _33___ forget her mother's birthday, even if she _ _34___ wrote at other times. Of course Myra was busy, but _ _35___, Enid, the daughter the old lady loved most, died two years ago. Since then Myra had been to see her mother three times, but her husband, Harold, never. 

The old lady was eighty today. She had put on her best dress. Perhaps--perhaps Myra might come. After all, eighty was a _ _36___ birthday, another decade lined or tolerated just as you chose to look at it. _ _37___Myra did not come, she would send a present. The old lady was _ _38___ of that. Two spots of colour _ _39___ her cheeks. She was _ _40___ like a child. She would enjoy her day!
    Now, she stood by the window, _ _41___. The postman turned round the corner on his bicycle. Her heart beat _ _42___. Johnnie had seen him too and ran to the gate. Then clatter (咔嗒声), clatter up the stairs. Johnnie knocked at her door. He had got her post---four envelopes. Three were unclosed cards from old friends. The fourth was closed, in Myra's writing. The old lady felt a sharp pain of _ _43___.There was no parcel for her! Maybe the parcel was too large to come by letter post. That was it. It would come later by parcel post. She said to herself. She must be _ _44___.

Almost _ _45___she tore the envelope open. _ _46___in the card was a piece of paper. Written on the card was a message under the printed Happy Birthday --- Buy yourself something nice with the _ _47___, Myra and Harold. The cheque moved quickly to and fro in the air to the floor like a bird with a broken wing. Slowly the old lady _ _48___to pick it up. Her present! her _ _49___ present! With _ _50___fingers she tore it into little bits.

31. A. took away        B. brought up          C. moved off       D. set down

32. A. occasion         B. opportunity          C. ceremony       D. anniversary

33. A. mustn’t          B. mightn’t            C. wouldn’t        D. needn’t

34. A. occasionally      B. always              C. almost          D. seldom

35. A. unhappily        B. unfortunately         C. unforgettably    D. unkindly

36. A. casual           B. remote              C. special          D. conventional

37. A. Even if          B. So that         C. In case             D. Now that

38. A. proud           B. capable         C. sure               D. afraid

39. A. sharpened        B. weakened      C. widened           D. brightened

40. A. excited          B. alarmed        C. inspired           D. satisfied

41. A. thinking          B. imagining       C. welcoming       D. watching

42. A. steadily           B. wildly         C. nervously         D. randomly

43. A. discontent         B. loneliness      C. disappointment     D. annoyance

44. A. patient            B. anxious       C. urgent             D. mild

45. A. immediately       B. cheerfully      C. angrily            D. unwillingly

46. A. Pinned           B. Folded         C. Lined             D. Roped

47. A. card             B. bonus          C. cheque            D. cash

48. A. bent             B. leaned          C. struggled          D. stretched

49. A. painful           B. sad            C. expensive          D. lovely

50. A. moving          B. trembling        C. reacting           D. freezing

完形填空(共20小题:每小题1.5分,满分30分)
阅读下面短文,从短文后所给各题的四个选项(A、B、C、D)中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Several years ago, a friend of mine and her husband were invited to spend the weekend at the husband’s  employer's home.My friend,Arlene,was nervous,because the boss was very  21  with a fine home,and cars that  22  more than her house.
The boss was a generous  23  , and took them to the __24__ restaurants. Arlene knew she would  25  have the opportunity to go to such places again, so she was  26  herself greatly.                                                                               
They were about to 27  a good restaurant that evening when the boss stopped suddenly, looking __28__ at the road. Arlene wondered if she was supposed to __29__ him. There was nothing on the 30 except a penny.
The boss reached down and  31  the penny. He smiled, and then put it in his __32__as if he had found a great treasure. Why would a man like this pick up a single __33__? Why would he even take the time to __34__?
When they were in the restaurant she could  35  it no longer. She mentioned that her daughter had once had a coin  ___36__ , and asked if the penny had some value.
A __37__ crossed the man's face as he took the penny out of his pocket.
"Look at it," he said, "'In God We Trust'."
"In America, for those who trust in God, the name of God is holy, even on a coin.__38__ I find a coin I see those words. They can be __39__ on every single American coin,but people never seem to 40  them! For a short time, at least, I treasure each one as if it were gold."

【小题1】
A.meanB.wealthyC.rudeD.strict
【小题2】
A.indicateB.expectC.costD.equip
【小题3】
A.hostB.managerC.masterD.guest
【小题4】
A.nearestB.oldestC.finestD.warmest
【小题5】
A.oftenB.alreadyC.neverD.ever
【小题6】
A.enjoyingB.improvingC.promotingD.blaming
【小题7】
A.praiseB.leaveC.enterD.reserve
【小题8】
A.overB.downC.closeD.for
【小题9】
A.supportB.passC.shoutD.help
【小题10】
A.groundB.restaurantC.floorD.car
【小题11】
A.saved upB.applied forC.picked upD.hunted for
【小题12】
A.pocketB.walletC.bagD.hand
【小题13】
A.treasureB.moneyC.noteD.penny
【小题14】
A.stopB.preventC.waitD.remain
【小题15】
A.standB.keepC.doubtD.avoid
【小题16】
A.boxB.collectionC.dollD.memory
【小题17】
A.smileB.lookC.signD.tear
【小题18】
A.WheneverB.HoweverC.WhateverD.Whoever
【小题19】
A.registeredB.printedC.foundD.produced
【小题20】
A.noticeB.appreciateC.shareD.seize

On Christmas Day, I got my wanted radio-controlled truck. But you would not believe the ___36___ and work that went into getting this holy toy.
For over a month I stared at ___37___ magazines I received from my friend until I had made up my ___38___: I wanted a Pumpkin truck. I __39___ to work immediately, dropping hints to my father about it.
My first job was to tell him about how the steering(操纵杆) on my old car didn’t __40___, but he just blamed the problems on my bad ___41__.
My next plan would have to be more __42__. “Look at this, Dad, the truck with controller and battery pack—all for only US$250!” You can’t __43__ to miss out on this bargain!”
His ___44___ was that he certainly could afford to miss this ___45___ and for US$250 you could buy ___46___ educational like a telescope. “A telescope? To look at the moon? I’ll look at it when I’m 97 years old and living in a ___47___ home! This is my youth! I am supposed to run about.”
I went to my room, ___48___ at how mean my father was. It was obvious that he didn’t _49__ that I would die if I did not get the Pumpkin radio-controlled truck.
When I __50__ on Christmas morning I wasn’t excited. I had been __51__. I opened all my presents until there was just one big package ___52__. “The telescope,” I thought. I ___53___ the packaging and looked at the top of the box—it was a Pumpkin truck. I had ___54___! I loved my parents! I felt like I could do anything! I could ___55___ get an A+ in English class.

【小题1】
A.painB.attemptC.joyD.shyness
【小题2】
A.housingB.fishingC.carD.fashion
【小题3】
A.mindB.ideaC.opinionD.head
【小题4】 
A.getdownB.setoutC.searchedforD.went on
【小题5】
A.operateB.runC.startD.work
【小题6】
A.ridingB.drivingC.thinkingD.keeping
【小题7】
A.strongB.practicalC.idealD.obvious
【小题8】
A.affordB.payC.allowD.stand
【小题9】
A.talkB.expressionC.faceD.response
【小题10】
A.truckB.telescopeC.chanceD.bargain
【小题11】
A.oneB.somethingC.everythingD.nothing
【小题12】 
A.heatingB.lovingC.nursingD.finding
【小题13】
A.pleasedB.goodC.expertD.angry
【小题14】
A.sayB.believeC.careD.learn
【小题15】
A.went offB.woke upC.rang upD.found out
【小题16】
A.pleasedB.instructedC.warnedD.defeated
【小题17】
A.openedB.wrappedC.leftD.faded
【小题18】
A.recoveredB.refusedC.reopenedD.removed
【小题19】
A.wonB.doneC.beatenD.failed
【小题20】
A.everB.alreadyC.stillD.even

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。
Ways to fight the flu
The flu is annoying enough on its own. In order to keep yourself from it, follow these tips.
★Get the flu vaccine(疫苗). It’s the best way to protect yourself against the flu.     1       It also helps the people around you because there’s less chance you will catch the flu and pass it on.
★Wash your hands often. Hand washing is an important way to protect against germs(细菌) like flu viruses.       2     So get in the habit of washing your hands when you come home from school, the mall, or anywhere else where you are around a lot of people.
      3      Flu viruses travel through the air, so try to stay away from people who look sick. It’s also a good idea to avoid touching your nose, eyes, and mouth –three places flu viruses can easily enter the body.
★Cough or sneeze into a tissue(手巾纸) –not into your hands. That way, you’re not spreading the virus when you touch surfaces that other people may touch too.
      4       You don’t want to pass your germs to someone else. And staying home is a great excuse to watch your favorite movie, play video games, or read to have a good rest.          5          
You also can fight the flu by getting enough sleep, eating healthy foods, drinking plenty of water, and getting regular exercise.
Don’t let the flu ruin your fall and winter fun. Fight back!

A.Stay home if you have the flu.
B.Keep your distance if someone is sick.
C.Rest can help the body recover faster.
D.Take some medicine as soon as you have the flu.
E. It also helps protect against other germs and illnesses.
F. Getting vaccinated doesn’t just protect your own health.
G. Don’t let the flu fall at one of the most exciting times of the year.

We can make mistakes at any age. Some mistakes we make are about money. But most mistakes are about people. "Did Jerry really care when I broke up with Helen?" "When I got that great job, did Jim really feel good about it as a friend? Or did he envy my luck?" "And why didn’t Paul pick up that he was friendly just because I had a car?" When we look back, doubts like these can make us feel bad. But when we look back, it’s too late.

Why do we go wrong about our friends – or our enemies? Sometimes what people say hides their real meaning. And if we don’t really listen we miss the feelings behind the words. Suppose someone tells you,"You’re a lucky dog." that’s being friendly. But "lucky dog"? There’s a bit of envy in those words. Maybe he doesn’t see it himself. But bringing in the "dog" bit puts you down a little. What he may be saying is that he doesn’t think you deserve your luck.

"Just think of all the things you have to be thankful for" is another noise that says one thing and means another. It could mean that the speaker is trying to get you to see your problem as part of your life as a whole. But is he? Wrapped up in this phrase is the thought that your problem isn’t important. It’s telling you to think of all the starving people in the world when you haven’t got a date for Saturday night.

How can you tell the real meaning behind someone’s words? One way is to take a good look at the person while talking. Do his words fit the way he looks? Does what he says agree with the tone of voice? His posture? The look in his eyes? Stop and think. The minute you spend thinking about the real meaning of what people say to you may save another mistake.

1.In the first paragraph, the writer recalls some things that happened between some friends and they __________.

A.think it was a mistake to have broken up with their girl friends

B.feel happy, thinking of how nice their friends were to them in the past

C.feel very sorry that their friends didn't help them and let them down

D.feel they may not have "read" their friends' true feelings correctly

2.In this passage, the writer tries to tell us how to __________.

A.avoid mistakes about money and our friends

B.avoid mistakes in understanding what people really want to tell us

C."size up" people in a more scientific and meaningful way

D.keep people friendly without trusting them any more

3.While we are listening to a person, the important thing for us is __________.

A.to check his words against his manner, tone of voice and posture

B.to notice his tone of voice, his posture, and the look in his eyes

C.to listen to how he pronounces his words in front of you

D.not to believe what he says in any situation or any time

4.According to this passage, the underlined phrase "puts you down" can be replaced by another phrase "__________".

A.reduces you to silence                   B.presses you down

C.makes you humble                      D.makes you sad

 

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