The church seems cold this morning, even after all the people, friends and family, fill the benches. I sit here in silence, in shock and denial. This was not supposed to happen. What about our dreams, or our plans? We were going to raise our children, travel the world, and grow old together. I’m only 37, a typical housewife. I don’t know if I can do all this alone—two children, no father. What do I do or say?

The faces of so many people confuse me as they come to pay their last respects. Some have real sorrow; I can see it in their eyes. The others seem to just say, “I told you so.” Those famous last words: I-told-you-so. How I can’t stand them. And the pointing fingers as so-called family and so-called friends pick me out of the crowd for others to see. I want to scream and wake up but I can’t do anything but sit there. How can they be so blind? I fell in love with a man. Love knows no boundaries .

He was a good man, hardworking, caring and kind. He was retired from the Navy and a gentleman. He was sensitive to others’ needs, the kind of man that knew what to do or say, how to humor any situation and calm everyone’s fears. I remember our first child was a big surprise to both of us. I remember when I told him the news. He fell off his chair, saying over and over in disbelief, “But I’m almost sixty.” After a few months he started planning our next and even doing his famous little dance whenever he discussed the idea.

A man, thirty years older than I, lies in a coffin. Flowers, the American flag and his VFW comrades surround him, paying tribute（颂词）to him as the man he really was. And I sit alone here, with our two children, in silence, praying that this cold morning at church is only a nightmare and I will awake to his loving arms again.

1.What can we know from the passage about the writer?

A. She married a man much older than she.

B. She is going to give birth to their second child.

C. She lost her husband, who was as old as she.

D. She lost her father, whom she loved deeply.

2.From Paragraph Two, we can see ______.

A. the writer didn’t really love the man

B. some of her family members didn’t understand her

C. some of her family members and friends were blind

D. she thought her marriage to the man was a mistake

3. Which of the following can best replace the underlined words “But I’m almost sixty”?

A. I can’t believe it.

B. That’s a lot of trouble.

C. That should have happened long ago.

D. It can’t be my child.

4.Which of the following can’t be used to describe the writer’s feelings for the man?

A. Sad. B. Loving. C. Inseparable D. Complaining.

第二节：完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）

阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从31~50各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。

Four brothers left home for college, and they became successful doctors and lawyers. Some years later, they 31 after having dinner together. They discussed the 32 they gave their elderly mother who lived far away in another city. The first said,“I had a 33 house built for Mama.”The second said,“I had my Mercedes-Benz dealer（经销商）send a 34 to her.”The third said,“I built a beautiful 35 for Mama.”The fourth said,“You know 36 Mama loved reading poems and you know she can’t read anymore because she can’t 37 very well. I met a 38 who had a parrot（鹦鹉）that can recite many poems. It took him 12 years to 39 it and he earns his living by renting it out. I had to pay him $100,000 a year for twenty years, 40 it is worth it.”On hearing that, the other brothers were 41 by his good thought.

After the holidays their mother 42 her thank-you notes. She wrote:

“Milton, the house you built is so huge. I only live in one room, but I have to 43 the whole house. It’s a tiring job. Thanks anyway.”

“Marvin, I am too old to 44 .I stay home and have my foods delivered, so I’ll 45 use the automobile. The 46 was good, although notpractical. Thanks.”

“Michael, you gave me an expensive building for 50 people to 47 plays or watch movies in it, but all my friends are dead. I’ve almost 48 my hearing and I’m nearly blind. I won’t use it. Thank you all the same.”

“Dearest Melvin, you were the 49 son to have the good sense to give a little thought to your gift. The chicken tasted so 50 . I liked it very much. Thank you.”

31.A.fought B.talked C.studied D.slept

32.A.gifts B.chances C.wishes D.challenges

33.A.warm B.big C.safe D.lonely

34.A.book B.bike C.car D.bag

35.A.station B.museum C.library D.theater

36.A.what B.how C.why D.when

37.A.listen B.feel C.see D.walk

38.A.nurse B.writer C.businessman D.scientist

39.A.protect B.beat C.raise D.teach

40.A.but B.so C.unless D.although

41.A.treated B.impressed C.threatened D.hurt

42.A.sent out B.put up C.took out D.picked up

43.A.sell B.borrow C.clean D.visit

44.A.learn B.work C.exercise D.travel

45.A.never B.often C.regularly D.sometimes

46.A.future B.hobby C.idea D.program

47.A.create B.enjoy C.bring D.record

48.A.lost B.admired C.remained D.discovered

49.A.same B.last C.next D.only

50A.strange B.unpleasant C.bitter D.delicious

The church seems cold this morning, even after all the people, friends and family, fill the benches. I sit here in silence, in shock and denial. This was not supposed to happen. What about our dreams, or our plans? We were going to raise our children, travel the world, and grow old together. I’m only 37, a typical housewife. I don’t know if I can do all this alone—two children, no father. What do I do or say?

The faces of so many people confuse me as they come to pay their last respects. Some have real sorrow; I can see it in their eyes. The others seem to just say, “I told you so.” Those famous last words: I-told-you-so. How I can’t stand them. And the pointing fingers as so-called family and so-called friends pick me out of the crowd for others to see. I want to scream and wake up but I can’t do anything but sit there. How can they be so blind? I fell in love with a man. Love knows no boundaries .

He was a good man, hardworking, caring and kind. He was retired from the Navy and a gentleman. He was sensitive to others’ needs, the kind of man that knew what to do or say, how to humor any situation and calm everyone’s fears. I remember our first child was a big surprise to both of us. I remember when I told him the news. He fell off his chair, saying over and over in disbelief, “But I’m almost sixty.” After a few months he started planning our next and even doing his famous little dance whenever he discussed the idea.

A man, thirty years older than I, lies in a coffin. Flowers, the American flag and his VFW comrades surround him, paying tribute（颂词）to him as the man he really was. And I sit alone here, with our two children, in silence, praying that this cold morning at church is only a nightmare and I will awake to his loving arms again.

49. What can we know from the passage about the writer?

A. She married a man much older than she.

B. She is going to give birth to their second child.

C. She lost her husband, who was as old as she.

D. She lost her father, whom she loved deeply.

50. From Paragraph Two, we can see ______.

A. the writer didn’t really love the man

B. some of her family members didn’t understand her

C. some of her family members and friends were blind

D. she thought her marriage to the man was a mistake

51. Which of the following can best replace the underlined words “But I’m almost sixty”?

A. I can’t believe it.

B. That’s a lot of trouble.

C. That should have happened long ago.

D. It can’t be my child.

52. Which of the following can’t be used to describe the writer’s feelings for the man?

A. Sad. B. Loving. C. Inseparable D. Complaining.

The church seems cold this morning, even after all the people, friends and family, fill the benches. I sit here in silence, in shock and denial. This was not supposed to happen. What about our dreams, or our plans? We were going to raise our children, travel the world, and grow old together. I’m only 37, a typical housewife. I don’t know if I can do all this alone—two children, no father. What do I do or say?
The faces of so many people confuse me as they come to pay their last respects. Some have real sorrow; I can see it in their eyes. The others seem to just say, “I told you so.” Those famous last words: I-told-you-so. How I can’t stand them. And the pointing fingers as so-called family and so-called friends pick me out of the crowd for others to see. I want to scream and wake up but I can’t do anything but sit there. How can they be so blind? I fell in love with a man. Love knows no boundaries .
He was a good man, hardworking, caring and kind. He was retired from the Navy and a gentleman. He was sensitive to others’ needs, the kind of man that knew what to do or say, how to humor any situation and calm everyone’s fears. I remember our first child was a big surprise to both of us. I remember when I told him the news. He fell off his chair, saying over and over in disbelief, “But I’m almost sixty.” After a few months he started planning our next and even doing his famous little dance whenever he discussed the idea.
A man, thirty years older than I, lies in a coffin. Flowers, the American flag and his VFW comrades surround him, paying tribute（颂词）to him as the man he really was. And I sit alone here, with our two children, in silence, praying that this cold morning at church is only a nightmare and I will awake to his loving arms again.

1.
What can we know from the passage about the writer?
1. A.
  She married a man much older than she.
2. B.
  She is going to give birth to their second child.
3. C.
  She lost her husband, who was as old as she.
4. D.
  She lost her father, whom she loved deeply.
2.
From Paragraph Two, we can see ______.
1. A.
  the writer didn’t really love the man
2. B.
  some of her family members didn’t understand her
3. C.
  some of her family members and friends were blind
4. D.
  she thought her marriage to the man was a mistake
3.
Which of the following can best replace the underlined words “But I’m almost sixty”?
1. A.
  I can’t believe it.
2. B.
  That’s a lot of trouble.
3. C.
  That should have happened long ago.
4. D.
  It can’t be my child.
4.
Which of the following can’t be used to describe the writer’s feelings for the man?
1. A.
  Sad.
2. B.
  Loving.
3. C.
  Inseparable
4. D.
  Complaining.

The church seems cold this morning, even after all the people, friends and family, fill the benches. I sit here in silence, in shock and denial. This was not supposed to happen. What about our dreams, or our plans? We were going to raise our children, travel the world, and grow old together. I’m only 37, a typical housewife. I don’t know if I can do all this alone – two children, no father. What do I do or say?

The faces of so many people confuse me as they come to pay their last respects. Some have real sorrow; I can see it in their eyes. The others seem to just say, “I told you so.” Those famous last words: I – told – you – so. How I can’t stand them. And the pointing fingers as so – called family and so – called friends pick me out of the crowd for others to see. I want to scream and wake up but I can’t do anything but sit there. How can they be so blind? I fell in love with a man. Love knows no boundaries.

He was a good man, hardworking, caring and kind. He was retired form the Navy and a gentleman. He was sensitive to others’ needs, the kind of man that knew what to do or say, how to humor any situation and calm everyone’s fears. I remember our first child was a big surprise to both of us. I remember when I told him the news. He fell off his chair, saying over and over in disbelief, “But I’m almost sixty.” After a few months he started planning our next and even doing his famous little dance whenever he discussed the idea.

A man, thirty years older than I , lies in a coffin. Flowers, the American flag and his VFW comrades surround him, paying tribute (颂词) to him as the man he really was. And I sit alone here, with our two children, in silence, praying that this cold morning at church is only a nightmare (梦魇) and I will awake to his loving arms again.

Our son, our first born, his joy and pride, sits to the right of me seeming just as confused as me. I look over at him. How he looks like his father – blonder hair, tall and skinny – even his Irish temperament (气质) and that naughty look in his eyes. He’s wearing his father’s watch. It’s too big for him but he refused to take it off. I know he’ll keep it safe. Our second, the little angel and Daddy’s little girl, lays in her stroller (婴儿车) in the aisle, sound asleep. She’ll never remember the man she called “Da”.

1．The man passed away, leaving his dearest woman to bring up their two children, the elder of whom is a boy of about .

A．1 B．3 C．7 D．9

2．The last paragraph, which is italicized, does not lie where it originally was. It’s better for it to go back .

A．between para. 1 and para. 2 B．between para. 2 and para. 3

C．between para. 3 and para. 4 D．to the very front

3．We can infer from the passage that .

A．the woman’s family were against her marriage to the man

B．none of the people there showed real sympathy to the woman

C．the woman did something wrong

D．the family had lived a happy life before the man died

4．In paragraph 3, the underlined word “our next” means .

A．our next dance B．our next news

C．what for us to do next D．our next baby

What can we know from the passage about the writer?

From Paragraph Two, we can see ______.

Which of the following can best replace the underlined words “But I’m almost sixty”?

Which of the following can’t be used to describe the writer’s feelings for the man?

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