Mary is going to quit her job because she is tired of _____ by her boss every day.

A. shouting at                                        B. to be shouted at        

C. being shouting at                            D. being shouted at

  -----Why do you turn up so late?

-----Sorry. My car_______and I had it repaired.    

A. broke out         B. broke down        C. broke up         D. broke off

The reason ______he gave at the meeting for being late was not reasonable.

A.   why     B. for which    C.  that      D. because

第三部分：阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）

What Is a Boy?

Between the innocence of babyhood and the seriousness of manhood we find a delightful creature called a “boy”. Boys come in different sizes, weights, and colors, but all boys have the same belief: to enjoy every second of every minute of every hour of every day and to fill the air with noise until the adult males pack them off to bed at night.

Boys are found everywhere — on top of, under, inside of, climbing on, swinging from, running around, or jumping to. Mothers spoil them, little girls hate them, older sisters and brothers love them, and God protects them. A boy is TRUTH with dirt on its face, BEAUTY with a cut on its finger, WISDOM with chocolate in its hair, and the HOPE of the future with a snake in its pocket.

When you are busy, a boy is a trouble-maker and a noise. When you want him to make a good impression, his brain turns to jelly or else he becomes a wild creature bent on destroying the world and himself with it.

A boy is a mixture — he has the stomach of a horse, the digestion of stones and sand, the energy of an atomic bomb, the curiosity of a cat, the imagination of a superman, the shyness of a sweet girl, the brave nature of a bull, the violence of a firecracker, but when you ask him to make something, he has five thumbs on each hand.

He likes ice cream, knives, saws, Christmas, comic books, woods, water (in its natural habitat), large animals, Dad, trains, Saturday mornings, and fire engines. He is not much for Sunday schools, company, schools, books without pictures, music lessons, neckties, barbers, girls, overcoats, adults, or bedtime.

Nobody else is so early to rise, or so late to supper. Nobody else gets so much fun out of trees, dogs, and breezes. Nobody else can put into one pocket a rusty knife, a half eaten apple, a three-feet rope, six cents and some unknown things.

A boy is a magical creature — he is your headache but when you come home at night with only destroyed pieces of your hopes and dreams, he can mend them like new with two magic words, “Hi, Dad!”

56. The whole passage is in a tone of ______.

       A. humor and affection                        B. respect and harmony

       C. ambition and expectation                D. confidence and imagination

57. By saying “he has five thumbs on each hand.”, the author means       .

       A. he has altogether five fingers           B. he is slow, foolish and clumsy

       C. he becomes clever and smart            D. he cuts his hand with a knife

58. According to the writer, boys appreciate everything in the following except ______.

       A. ice cream                             B. comic books        

       C. Saturday mornings                   D. Sunday schools

59. What does the writer feel about boys?

       A. He feels curious about their noise.      B. He is fed up with these creatures.

       C. He is amazed by their naughtiness.      D. He feels unsafe staying with them.

Even at school there had been an unhealthy competition between George and Richard.

“I’ll be the first millionaire in Coleford!” Richard used to boast.

“And you’ll be sorry you knew me,” George would reply “because I’ll be the best lawyer in town!”

George never did become a lawyer and Richard never made any money. Instead both men opened bookshops on opposite sides of Coleford High Street. It was hard to make money from books, which made the competition between them worse.

Then Richard married a mysterious girl. The couple spent their honeymoon on the coast—but Richard never came back. The police found his wallet on a deserted beach but the body was never found. He must have drowned.

Now with only one bookshop in town, business was better for George. But from time to time, he sat in his narrow, old kitchen and gazed out of the dirty window, thinking about his former rival(竞争对手). Perhaps he missed him?

George was very interested in old dictionaries. He’d recently found a collector in Australia who was selling a rare first edition. When the parcel arrived, the book was in perfect condition and George was delighted. But while he was having lunch, George glanced at the photo in the newspaper that the book had been wrapped(包裹) in. He was astonished—the smiling face was older than he remembered but unmistakable! Trembling, George started reading.

“Bookends have bought ten bookstores from their rivals（对手）Dylans. The company, owned by multi-millionaire Richard Pike, is now the largest bookseller in Australia.”

60. George and Richard were ________ at school.

A. roommates               B. good friends                    C. competitors                     D. booksellers

61. How did George feel about Richard after his disappearance?

A. He envied Richard’s marriage.                B. He thought of Richard from time to time.

C. He felt lucky with no rival in town.        D. He was guilty of Richard’s death.

62. George got information about Richard from ________.

A. a dictionary collector in Australia           B. the latter’s rivals Dylans

C. a rare first edition of a dictionary            D. the wrapping paper of a book

63. What happened to George and Richard in the end?

A. Both George and Richard became millionaires.

B. Both of them realized their original dreams.

C. George established a successful business while Richard was missing.

D. Richard became a millionaire while George had no great success.

"Friendship is one of the basic bonds between human beings. While the characteristics of friendship might vary from one country to another, people from all cultures not only enjoy friends but need them.

　　Many studies have shown that teenagers who have no friends often suffer from psychological disorders. It has been shown that teenagers, perhaps more than any other age group, need companionship and a sense of belonging. The negative consequences of loneliness have also been observed among the elderly. The death of a spouse often leaves a widow or a widower totally bereft. If, however, they are surrounded by friends and relatives and if they are able to express their feelings, they are more likely to recover from their grief。

　　“No man is an island.” In other words, we are all parts of society. We all need the love, admiration, respect and moral support of other people. If we are fortunate, our friends will provide us with all of these necessary aspects of life.

　　As most people observe, there are many levels of friendship. The degree or intensity of friendship varies depending on the personality of the individuals involved and the context of the relationships. Outgoing persons enjoy being surrounded by many people whereas shy persons are perhaps content with fewer but more intense friendships。

　　Everyone is not equally open with all their friends. The degree of closeness is determined by many factors. Close friends can be formed at any stage in one’s life but they are usually very rare. Not very many people have more than a few really close friends. Irrespective of the level of closeness, all friendships are based on reciprocity（互惠）, honesty and a certain amount of love and affection。

72 “No man is an island”(Line 1, Para. 3) implies that ______________。

　　A. everyone is a part of an island               B. man cannot be an island

　　C. everyone is just a part of society     D. society is an island

73. The degree of closeness of friendship mainly depends on_____________。

　　A. age            B. belonging          C. personality               D. culture

74. The author thinks that close friends_____________________。

　　A. can be easily formed when one is young         B. cannot be long-lasting

　　C. are not rare for everyone                               D. are rare for most people

75 .The word “irrespective”(Last sentence, Para. 5) means______________________。

A.not respecting           B. dishonoring              C. regardless.  D. considering

-- I think we have met somewhere.

    -- Was it ____ Monday in May ? And thank you for ____favor you did me fixing my flat tire.

    A  a, a              B the . the            C  a , the          D  the  , a

Nokia, the world's largest mobile phone maker, said that over the first nine months of the year it _____ 23 million handsets in China, an increase of 77 percent _____ the same period a year ago. 

A. sold; comparing with           B. has sold; compared to

C. had sold; compared to             D. was selling; compared with

It is difficult for any of us to eat better, exercise more, and sleep enough,________ we know we should.

  A. because         B. even if                     C. unless               D. before

Recently I paid a visit to Harvard University, where there are top class scientists and professors and the best academic system in the world.

I was pretty shocked when I first stepped onto the campus. Well, it's not even really a campus. It's more like a district in a small town.

Harvard's main buildings are from the 18th century. They look very old and simple. You might even say they're a little shabby. They don't fit the modern idea of university at all. The buildings are surrounded by grass and trees, so I felt as if I had walked into a medieval castle. But when I looked across the street, busy shops and in-fashion students made me feel like I was in the 21st century again. It creates a strong contrast and brings a special atmosphere to the school.

Our tour guide Gary took us around and told us: "You see this grass field in the center of the school? Here is where they host their graduation ceremony. They just set up tents and benches and have a very simple ceremony. Unbelievable! Who would think the most talented students just graduate on the lawn?

I saw some students put a blanket on the grass and lie down to read a book. When I listened to the soft sound of pages turning, along with chirping of the birds, I felt very calm. There was no competitive feeling at all.

Harvard has the world's first computer in its science center and there are hundreds of high-end computers too. Its religion and the literature departments are also among the best. It is the perfect mix of tradition and new technology. It makes Harvard a very attractive place to study in.

I hope one day I'll attend my dream school—Harvard.

45．The article is mainly about_____________. 

       A．the author's campus life in Harvard     B．the author's impression of Harvard

       C．Harvard's old buildings                D．the academic system at Harvard

46．The author was most impressed by_____________, according to the article. 

       A．Harvard's mix of tradition and new technology

       B．the classes held on beautiful lawns at Harvard

       C．Harvard students not taking their graduation ceremony seriously

       D．the feeling of not living in modern society on the campus

47．What can we conclude from the article? 

       A．Harvard campus is actually a district of a big city.

       B．There are no competitions at Harvard University.

    C．Graduation ceremonies are not complex at Harvard.

       D．All Harvard buildings date back to the 18th century.

48．According to the article, in which fields is Harvard top in the world? 

       A．Literature, arts, and law.              B．Religion, law and arts.

       C．Literature, arts and computer science.   D．Religion, computer science and literature.