．His proposal is so idealistic that there are many difficulties in putting it into practice. A．familiar B．relative C．practical D．terrible 题目和参考答案——青夏教育精英家教网—

IV. 阅读理解（共20 小题，每小题2 分，满分40 分）

I don’t like getting up too early unless I have to. When you’re filming, you’ve got make-up on, which doesn’t happen often. As I’m not filming at present I’ll get up at 8:30.

Work normally means Matt coming over to my house about 10 am. We’re writing at the moment. We’ll chat for a bit before going to my study. One of us will have an idea for a sketch (梗概), we’ll talk about the characters and when we feel we have enough we’ll start writing.

Matt and I met at the National Youth Theatre in 1990 and started doing shows together in ’95, at the Edinburgh Fringe festival. We know we’re onto something if we’ve made each other laugh, and that’s a really special moment. It’s not always like that, but we’re comfortable enough with each other that we can be honest and go. Some days you’re not in the mood to be funny—like writing when my dad was dying of cancer, or when Matt was separating from his partner.

We stop for lunch and sometimes go to Wagamama in Camden, but last time we were followed by paparazzi (狗仔队), which gets you down—who wants to be pictured eating noodles?

When I’m not writing with Matt I work on other projects. My second children’s book comes out later in the year. It’s called Mr. Stink. The first one I dedicated to my three-year-old nephew, Eddie. Both books have been illustrated by Quentin Blake; it’s been a thrill to work with him—like 20 years ago reading a Roald Dahl book and looking at those drawings, then one day that person illustrates your work… magical.

At 5 I go swimming in Soho. My trainer makes me do horrible exercises, but I always feel better after.

Being in all day, I like to go out in the evening and look smart, but not like I’ve come out of the City. I’m a tall, broad guy and well-dressed.

For dinner I’ll meet friends. When you’re a single guy it’s great to have some good female friends. Or I might take my mum to the theatre, as I know she really appreciates it. I like watching TV comedy shows to see what everyone’s doing. When you see something impressive it makes you work harder. I also love Larkin’s poems: they don’t try to transcend (超越) the commonplace; they’re much more straightforward.

Poetry is great to dip into before going to bed, rather than falling asleep reading a novel and being confused over what you’ve read or not. I haven’t had a good night’s sleep in seven years; unfortunately, I rely on pills. I’ve tried everything. If I could wish anything for myself, I’d wish I could sleep better.

1. It can be inferred from the passage that _________.

A. the author spends much time with his friends

B. the author and Matt are both famous in the district

C. the author doesn’t care much about what to wear

D. the author works at home and seldom goes out every day

2. Where does the passage most likely appear?

A. In a travel diary. B. In a news column. C. In an online diary. D. In a research paper.

3. Why does the author read some poetry before going to bed?

A. Because poetry can often bring him some funny ideas.

B. Because poetry is much easier to understand than novels.

C. Because poetry is very abstract and reflects unusual things.

D. Because poetry can be of some help for him to kill time.

4. What might be the best title for the passage?

A. A day’s work with Matt B. A new life-style C. A life in the day D. A good way to write

阅读理解（共20小题，满分40分）

阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑

In the past, people who graduated from college felt proud of their academic（学业的）achievements and confident that their degree would help them to find a good job.

　　However, in the past four years the job market has changed greatly. This year’s college graduates are facing one of the worst job markets. For example, Ryan Stewart, a graduate of San Jose State University, got a degree in religious studies, but he has not gotten any job offers. He points out that many people already working are getting laid off and don’t have jobs, so it’s even harder for new college graduates to find jobs.

　　Four years ago, the future looked bright for his class of 2006. There were many high-tech(“dot com”) job opportunities, graduates received many job offers, and they were able to get jobs with high salaries and benefits such as health insurance and paid vacations. However, “Times have changed. It’s a new market,” according to an officer of the university.

　　The officer says students who do find jobs started preparing two years ago. They worked during summer vacations, they have had several short-time jobs, and they majored in fields that are still paying well, such as accounting or nursing.

　　Even teaching is not a secure profession now. Ryan Stewart wanted to be a teacher. But instead he will probably go back to school in order to become a college teacher. He thinks college teaching could be a good career even in a bad economy.

　　In conclusion, these days a college degree does not automatically lead to a good job with a high salary. Some students can only hope that the value of their degree will increase in the future.

1. What did a college degree mean to people in the past?

　　A. It was a proof of their professional skills.　　

B. It would guarantee their quick promotion（升职）.

　　C. It built up their confidence in the job market.　　

D. It would help them to start an academic career.

2. Why does Ryan Stewart want to be a college teacher?

　　A. Teaching jobs are well-paid.　　B. He majored in teaching in the university.

　　C. College teaching is less challenging than high-tech jobs.

　　D. College teaching career won’t be influenced by economy.

3.It can be concluded from the passage that _____.

　 A. the value of a college degree has decreased now　

B. new college graduates today can’t find any job

　 C. a college degree can still lead to a good job　　

D. graduates must prepare early to find jobs

第三节完形填空(共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分)

阅读下面短文，从短文后所给各题的四个选项(A、B、C和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。

Two friends and I moved into a house off campus when I was a junior at Iowa State University. We were all a bit 21 of our landlord, a rough middle-aged man. He gave us a lecture about paying the 22 on time and maintaining the house and appliances.

During the fall semester, my housemates and I threw a 23 . We sent invitations to many friends and told everyone to come to our house on Friday night. We 24 a large crowd and everyone had a great 25 . The last guests left in the wee(凌晨一两点) hours of the morning.

Exhausted, we decided to sleep in and clean the house and yard the next morning. Well, you 26 it! We were awakened about 7:00 a.m. by our 27 , who was knocking on the door. Sleepily, we let him in, 28 to incur his wrath（招致他的怒气）. Instead, he picked up a party invitation that had been 29 on the sidewalk and asked, "Why didn't you girls invite me?" He came into the house, 30 a minor repair, and spent a few minutes helping us pick up trash from the yard. We weren't quite sure what use to make of our unexpected luck, but we were thrilled that our landlord had been so 31 .

A few months later, I made a mathematical error while balancing my checkbook and my bank soon informed me that I had bounced(跳过) a 32 . I was ashamed when I discovered that it was my rent check and 33 I had to let my landlord know. I figured that he 34 my housemates and I as irresponsible after the party incident and this would 35 him right. I was certain that he would drive me away. 36 , I gathered the courage to call him and explained what had happened. He said, "I have a daughter about your age, and the same thing happened to her 37 . Would you like to wait until next month and send a 38 payment then?"

I've never forgotten our landlord's kindness and understanding. He also taught me an important lesson about not judging a book by its 39 . I'm proud to say that I have not bounced a check 40 (though I have thrown a few more parties)!

21. A. tired B. ashamed C. fond D. afraid

22. A. rent B. house C. price D. money

23. A. table B. party C. course D. landlord

24. A. enjoyed B. drew C. wanted D. picked

25. A. time B. fun C. joy D. trouble

26. A. guess B. are guessing C. guessed D. had guessed

27. A. housemate B. neighbour C. parents D. landlord

28. A. expecting B. hoping C. thinking D. considering

29. A. lain B. laying C. lying D. laid

30. A. took B. gave C. made D. lad

31. A. understanding B. annoying C. careful D. fierce

32. A. card B. bill C. account D. check

33. A. that B. which C. what D. 不填

34. A. knew B. viewed C. looked D. thought

35. A. announce B. show C. prove D. suggest

36. A. Somehow B. Meanwhile C. Moreover D. However

37. A. then B. once C. again D. later

38. A. another B. double C. same D. large

39. A. cover B. colour C. content D. title

40. A. after B. since C. ever D. before

He is modest and confident, _______ in my opinion, is most important in society.

A. how B. that C. what D. which

（1）语法填空

Started at the height of the economic boom and built by some 12,000 laborers, the world's tallest building opened on January 4, 2010 in Dubai. ___1___ $1.5-billion tower reaches up 828 meters, 200 storeys into the sky. It surpasses the next highest building, Taiwan's Taipei 101, ___2___ more than 300 meters.

Burj Dubai, whose opening ___3___(delay) twice since construction began in 2004, will mark another milestone for the deeply indebted emirate（酋长国）.

Dubai, one of seven members of the United Arab Emirates, gained a reputation for excess with the creation of man-made islands ___4___(shape) like palms and an indoor ski slope in the desert.

With investor confidence in Dubai ___5___(bad) frustrated by the emirate's announcement in November ___6___ it would seek a debt standstill for one of its largest enterprises, the Burj Dubai is seen ___7___ a positive start.

The project has been examined carefully by human rights groups, who have objected to its ___8___(treat) of laborers, as well as by environmentalists ___9___ said the tower would act as a power vacuum, increasing the city's already massive carbon footprint.

But despite the criticism, many say the tallest building, believed ___10___(cost) $1.5 billion to build, is an architectural miracles.

第二节根据对话内容，从对话后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑（E=AB, F=AC, G=AD）。选项中有两项为多余选项。

---- Good morning. Can I help you?

---- Yes, please. 61

---- We’ve got all kinds of mobile phones here. 62

---- I really know little about them. Which one sells best these days?

---- 63

---- How much is Motorola?

---- What type would you like? The newer, the more expensive.

---- I want one newer but not too expensive.

---- 64 .It looks nice and works well.

----How much is it?

---- 1600 yuan.

---- 65 How about 1,200 yuan?

---- I have to ask for 1,500 yuan. That’s the best we can do. OK?

---- OK. I’ll take it.

A.What about this one?

B. Which do you prefer, Siemens, Nokia or Motorola?

C..Any discount?

D.UM…Motorola is more popular, I think.

E.My mobile phone is Motorola.

F.Something is wrong with my cell phone.

G.I’m looking for a mobile phone, but I have no idea.

Winters in ______ north of China are for_____ most part dry and cold.

A. 不填; a B. the; 不填 C. 不填; 不填 D. the; the

Public _________ of the problem will make the government take it seriously.

A. existence B. evidence C. awareness D. solution

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