第一节 完形填空(共10小题;每小题2分,满分20分)

    阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,然后从21--30各题所给的A、B、C和D项中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

       Experts believe that young people are drinking more alcohol than ever. They say it's not just the __21__ that teenagers consume that's worrying them but also what they do when they're drunk.

       A recent survey found that 40% of British teens drank at least once every month and that younger teens were often __22__ to take their first drink by older friends.

       As one teen said, "When you're with all your friends and having a good time, if someone gets out some alcohol you just __23__ it and drink."

       The government believes part of the problem is the availability of __24__ alcohol and has introduced a law to ban such drinks. Others oppose the law because they say it __25__ targets poorer drinkers.

       One young drinker interviewed thinks price is __26__ and that teens, determined to get drunk, will find a way. But alcohol expert Professor Martin Plant says the evidence supporting the new law is __27__. He said, "The science is absolutely clear. Putting in a minimum price will __28__ alcohol consumption by young drinkers. This is the first real development that offers the __29__ of cutting the size of the alcohol problem, and luckily the government has __30__ the opportunity."

21. A. time                  B. types                C. products           D. amount

22. A. promised            B. encouraged       C. forced              D. charged

23. A. go along with      B. come into         C. turn to              D. get away with

24. A. sweet                 B. strong              C. cheap                      D. expensive

25. A. intentionally       B. unfairly            C. rightly              D. completely

26. A. irrelevant           B. unreasonable     C. inexpensive       D. unknown

27. A. weak                 B. existing            C. convincing        D. approving

28. A. prevent              B. reduce              C. balance             D. delay

29. A. issue                  B. choice              C. time                 D. promise

30. A. missed                      B. given                      C. taken                D. used

完形填空(每小题1.5分,共30分)

It was a normal summer night, humidity(潮湿)hung in the thick air. The only sound was my sister’s heavy __36__ from the bed next to me.

       I couldn’t go to _37__, partly because of my cold and partly because of my __38__ for the next day. My mum had said that tomorrow was going to be a __39__ .

       Sweat stuck to my aching body. Finally, I gathered enough __40__ to sit up. I looked out of my small window into the night. There was a big bright __41__ hanging in the sky, giving off a magic glow.

       My sister turned over as though she was as light as air. Why could she sleep soundly? Why wasn’t she __42__ too? Did she know about tomorrow?

       I couldn’t stand the __43__ anymore, so I did what I always do to make myself feel better. I went to the __44__ and picked up my toothbrush and toothpaste. Pouring the red paste onto the brush, I cleaned back and forth, up and down.

       Then I walked downstairs to look for some __45__of movement, some life. Gladiator, my cat,  __46__ me as he meowed(猫叫)his sad song. He was on the old orange couch (长沙发), sitting up on his front legs,   47   something to happen. He looked at me as if to say, “I’m __48__, pet me. I need a good hug.” Even the couch begged me to sit on it.

       In one movement I settled down onto the soft   49  . This couch represented my birth, my parents’ marriage, and hundreds of other little __50__.

       As I held Gladiator, my heart started beating heavily. My mind was __51__ with questions: What’s life? Am I really alive? Are you listening to me? Every time I moved my hand down Gladiator’s body, I had a __52__ thought; each touch sang a different song.

       I forgot all about the __53__ and the next day’s surprise. The __54__ was so full of warmth and silence that I sank into its arms. Falling asleep with the big cat in my arms, I felt all my worries __55__ move away.

A. murmuring                B. breathing          C. crying                      D. thinking

A. sleep                         B. work                 C. study                       D. rest

A. interpretations          B. plans                 C. arrangements         D. expectations

A. surprise                     B. hope                 C. success                  D. failure

A. energy                     B. ideas                 C. strength                    D. stamps

A. cloud                       B. star                   C. sun                          D. moon

A. thrilling                     B. sweating            C. sleeping                   D. speaking

A. silence                       B. cold                  C. pressure                   D. pain

A. sitting-room             B. kitchen              C. bathroom              D. waiting-room

A. sights                      B. signs                 C. signals                         D. notices

A. interested                B. pleased             C. reminded               D. frightened

A. begging for              B. asking for          C. admiring for          D. waiting for

A. lonely                          B. shy                   C. friendly                    D. lively

A. bed                            B. couch             C. cat                          D. bad

A. people                    B. animals           C. events                        D. pets

A. flooded                   B. applauding      C. satisfied                     D. knocked

A. strange                   B. difficult                 C. new                           D. noble

A. cold                       B. mind              C. time                       D. heat

A. family                    B. atmosphere      C. heart                          D. bed

A. completely              B. slowly            C. suddenly                    D. partly

It was a warm April day when a big fat envelope came in the mail from the only college I had ever imagined attending. I tore open the packet. My eyes were fixed on the word “congratulations”. I don’t remember ever smiling so wide.

Then I looked at my financial package.

The cost of Dream School’s tuition, room and board was around MYM 40,000—an impossible sum! How could I afford to attend? What good reasons did I have to go there when three other fine colleges were offering me free tuition? My other choices were good, solid schools even if they weren’t as famous as my first choice.

In my mind, attending my dream university would be the only way to realize my dream of becoming a world-class writer. My parents understood how I felt. They told me that even though it would be a financial problem, I could go wherever I would be happiest. But as 1 was always careful with money, I wasn’t sure what to do.

One of the schools that offered me a full ride had an informational dinner one night in the spring. Considering my parents’ financial difficulties, I decided to drive the 45 minutes and attend. At first, all I had planned to do was smile politely, eat free food, listen quietly. But I surprised myself.

At dinner the president of the university talked about the wonderful activities on campus including guest lectures and social gatherings. He also made it perfectly clear that free food would be offered at all future events. He continued with explanations of professors, class sizes, activities, and sporting events on campus. As he spoke, I began to realize that this school, though not as good as my first choice, might be the best one for me. It seemed small yet with many great programs. It seemed challenging yet caring.

As the president ended his speech, we clapped politely and pushed back our chain. As I walked out of that door, a feeling of comfort washed over me. Looking at the campus that night, I realized that I would be spending the next four years fighting there.

In all honesty, my university is not as well-known as my “dream” university. However, it turned out to be the right choice of schools for me.

How did the author feel when he started to read the letter?

A. He was full of joy.                 B. He was lost in his dream.

 C. He was worried about the money.     D. He was uncertain which school to go to.

We can learn from the passage that the parents were _________.

A. honest           B. strict           C. supportive      D. decisive

In Paragraph 5, “offered me a full ride” can be replaced by “_________”.

A. would pay for transport to the school    B. would show me around the campus

C. would offer free meals at all events      D. would charge me nothing for tuition

What does the author mainly want to say?

 A. Your second-choice college may actually be your best fit.

B. You should consider comfort in your choice of schools.

C. You should try your best to attend your dream school.

D. Your choice of schools should be based on their fame.

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