Ⅱ 语言知识及应用(共两节,满分35分)

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。

                     The Squirrel and the Lion

     A squirrel, merrily leaping on the branches of an oak tree, accidentally missed its hold and fell upon a lion who lay sound asleep at the trunk. His Majesty awoke in ___21___, and displayed his terrific teeth to the ___22___ squirrel, who, in the most humble manner, begged __23___ for the intrusion. “I grant you your life,” said the lion, “but on condition that you tell me the reason why you are always so lively and __24___, while my time passes so boringly.”

     “Yes, sire,” replied the squirrel, “I will, in return for your mercy, tell you the secret. But he who speaks the truth ought to stand higher than he who ___25___ it; permit me, therefore, to jump up the tree.”

     The lion agreed to this and when the squirrel was out of his ___26___ he thus addressed him: “You seek to know how I am always merry. ___27___ gives me a joyous mind, but sire, you are just lacking in it. Think of the many crimes and cruelties you have___28___. How many animals have you killed, while I have been ___29___ in carrying nuts to help my folks! You hate, and I love! Believe me, there is great meaning and truth in these words, and often have I heard my father observe when young: “Son, let your happiness be founded in virtue, and pleasure will be the constant ___30___ of your heart.”.

21.  A. anger         B. silence           C. surprise      D. hunger

22.  A. thrilling        B. skipping         C. trembling   D. frightening

23.  A. explanation      B. understanding    C. forgiveness D. consideration

24.  A. lovely         B. interesting      C. athletic       D. happy

25.  A. witnesses       B. answers          C. analyzes     D. hears

26.  A. sight          B. reach          C. mind       D. catch

27.  A. Nature          B. Wealth               C.Conscience  D. Knowledge

28.  A. made         B. committed      C. performed  D. accomplished

29.  A. employed       B. required         C. interested   D. devoted

30.  A. tendency       B. desire          C. companion D. assistant

CIRCUS ACT

This Easter weekend why not head to the Spinnaker Tower, Portsmouth (02392857520/www.spinnakertower.co.uk)? From April 2 to 18, thecircus(马戏团) is in town and performing around at the top of the tower. Younger children can have their faces painted or join in activities and games where there are plenty of prizes.

Tickets: ??7  per adult, ??5.50 per child.

EGG HUNT

The country’s biggest egg hunt is in the peaceful surroundings of the Lake District. The Great Peter Rabbit Easter Egg  Hunt (01539822222/www.golakes.co.uk/peterrabbit) will have 100 ceramic(陶瓷) eggs hidden across 2,600 square miles. The event begins on Wednesday when general locations of the eggs are announced on the website.

Prizes for lucky finders include a two-night family break at the Low Wood Hotel on Windermere.

Tickets: ??9  per adult, ??4 per child.

POTTERY APLENTY

    There’s plenty of fun to be had on the Isle of Wight this Easter. In Chessell, in the beautiful West Wight countryside, visit Chessell Pottery Barns(01983531248/www.pottery-café.com/chessell) and watch the potters (釉工) at work producing the new Chessell Ceramics. If you’re not the arty type, why not treat yourself to the “Ultimate Island Cream Tea” served in the Courtyard café.

Tickets: ??5  per adult, ??2 per child.

EASTER PARADE

    Free chocolate awaits visitors taking part in the Easter Parade(游行) at Blists Hill victorian Town in Ironbridge Gorge(01952884391/www.ironbridge.org.uk). From April 2 to 5, you can play traditional games like egg dancing, where you try to skip blindfolded across the street without stepping on any, or join in with the singing at New Inn.

Tickets: ??13  per adult, ??9 per child.

49. Which website can help you find some of the buried ceramic eggs at Easter?

A. www.pinnakertower.co.uk

B. www.ironbridge.org.uk

C. www.golakes.co.uk

D. www.pottery-cafe.com

50. Which of the following activeties costs you seast?

A. EASTER PARADE.

B. CIRCUS ACT.

C. EGG HUNT.

D. POTTERY APLENTY.

51. Where can you go if you want to see the circus performance at Easter?

  A.West Wight countryside.    B.The Lake Distrct.

C.Blists Hill Victorian Town.   D.The Spinnakeer Tower.

52.This article is intended to          .

  A.list some places of interest for people to visit

  B.introduce easter celebrating activities

  C.give us some knowledge about Easter

  D.explain to children how to make ceramics

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