Is this a book on farming? If so, I want to borrow       .

     A. this              B. one               C. it           D. the one

51. George Washington was born in 1732 in a rich family in _______ is now the state of Virginia.

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

You can take ____ you like here.

   A. which                             B. no matter what      

C. whatever                            D. anything of which

I don’t really care how many claws the animal in a comic book (漫画书) has. I’m not overly concerned whether the bird is colored green or grey. In fact I don’t think comic book “collector” really applies to me at all. I’m probably more of a comic book “appreciator”. My interest has always been in what can be accomplished with the medium of “visual story - telling”. In the respect, comic books are the best thing going. And there are some great comics out there.

I’m not sure exactly where this interest of mine came from. I do know that as a child, comic books allowed me to improve my reading – skills. The Mighty Thor made me develop an interest in Norse legends; Challengers of the Unknown got me interested in science fiction. The combination of words and pictures was a perfect springboard (起点) for my childhood imagination.

So just how does one learn to appreciate comic book art? There is a classic example. Writer Scott Macloud was philosophical (达观的) about what makes a comic book stand out in his best – selling book Understanding Comics. The book, first published in 1994, has been translated into 13 languages and is practically useful for students studying graphic illustration (图示说明).

On the Internet there are some cool comic book sites to be found. More than a few are mainly about superheroes and the like. But there are some choice sites that I would describe as “literary (文学的),” in that you can find some great resources that discuss the comic book as an art form. Among them there is a great article and interview at www.rcharvey.com discussing the influence of several artists and writers in the field.

Check it out. Spend two dollars on a comic book and read it with your children. You may find yourself enjoying what you see and read. You may even find yourself wanting more.

And wanting to read more is a good thing!

53．According to Para. 1 the author is concerned about          .

       A．the color of the characters in a comic book

       B．how many comic books he has collected

       C．what he can learn from a visual story

       D．whether a story is true to life

54．What do we know about Scott Macloud’s best – selling book?

       A．There are many classic examples if comic books in it.

       B．It is helpful 1 for students studying science fiction.

       C．It suggests what good comic books are like.

       D．It is mainly intended for parents.

55．In the passage, the author encourages people to         .

       A．follow the example of superheroes from comic books

       B．join in the discussion at www.rcharvey.com

       C．consider comic books to be literary.

       D．buy and read more comic books

56．What is the best title for the passage?

       A．Children’s favorite books

       B．Well – known comic books

       C．Comic books – cooler than you think

       D．How to become a good comic book writer

第一部分：英语知识运用（共三节，满分50分）

第一节：语音知识（共5小题，每小题1分，满分5分）

从A、B、C、D四个选项中，找出其划线部分与所给单词的划线部分读音相同的选项。

1．solar

       A．observe    B．social       C．correct      D．other

2．support

       A．summer    B．gun   C．butcher     D．virus

3．achieve

       A．cheat B．architect   C．machine    D．chemical

4．lamp

       A．bakery      B．blanket     C．race   D．damage

5．agency

       A．gain  B．single       C．grandpa    D．gentle

—Did you have trouble with your car this morning?

       — Yes, but I finally managed _______.

       A．to get it started         B．to get it start

       C．get it starting           D．getting it started

It isn't so much whether he works hard; the question is whether he works _____.

   A．above all  B．in all    C．at all    D．after all

Determination is a kind of basic quality and this is ___ it takes to do jobs well.

A. what                                                          B. that                        

C. which                                                        D. who

My dad has been driving a truck for almost his entire life. He’s usually     all the weekdays and comes home only at weekends. Sometimes he stays ___ __for two weeks at a time. __ _I don't get to see him as often as I wish, we remain very __ ___.

    My dad is the type of person who doesn't let you __ __ up anything that you start. When I was eleven, my father bought me a piano. At first I was so __ __ about it that I would spend hours and hours learning how to play. Then it got _ _. I was so tired of it that I asked if I could stop. Much as I tried, he __ __me to go on. Now I have been playing for almost five years. I love it and I' m glad I __ _my dad's advice.

    My dad is _ __talented, for he has been playing the guitar for over 20 years. Under his influence, I also like     now. Sometimes my dad can be my biggest     . He makes me smile even when I lose in a talent show   . Sometimes he can be my biggest critic(批评家). He      ignore the small mistakes I make. He encourages me never to lose       , because he thinks that all my efforts will        one day.

    My dad is generous. Every Thursday night, he        to read to the children at a children’s club. When he reads, their       light up with curiosity about what will happen next. I feel       of having a person in my family who cares enough to volunteer to     .

I love Dad with all my heart. He’s a hero in my heart and the most wonderful person in the world.

 A. on                     B. with                  C. out                   D. in

A. away                 B. home      C. inside         D. alone

A. In case              B. Even though      C. If only              D. As if

A. polite           B. kind                  C. different            D. close

A. give                    B. put                   C. take                  D. speed

A. nervous        B. anxious             C. crazy                D. familiar

A. rough                  B. difficult            C. disappointing     D. boring

 A. promised            B. persuaded          C. reminded           D. suggested

A. received        B. challenged  C. took                  D. listened

 A. physically         B. typically         C. musically          D. exactly 

 A. chatting            B. dancing             C. writing              D. drawing

A. director              B. supporter           C. scholar              D. sponsor

A. however             B. so                     C. and                   D. still

A. ever                   B. often           C. never                D. even

A. aim                   B. dream        C. strength             D. heart 

 A. come true         B. take risks           C. pay off              D. let out

A. agrees                B. likes                 C. intends              D. offers

A. bodies         B. arms                 C. hands         D. faces

A. jealous        B. optimistic          C. proud         D. happy

A. help                   B. read                  C. work                 D. drive

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一株玉米的人生    冰山雪莲

    大千世界，芸芸众生，谁人不是经历了一番坎坷?万物生灵，谁的一生又会是一帆风顺的呢?万事如意，心想事成，只不过是人们对生活的美好祝愿罢了。

    你看，那田间的一株株的玉米幼苗，不也是农人精心播种下去的吗?看它们安静的享受着阳光雨露，我想：它们的一生应该是万事如意，一帆风顺的吧?

    不!细想它们一生的经历，每一阶段又何尝不是经历了一番苦难呢?

    尚是种子时，它们中间有的就被筛选出来，被无情地丢弃。优胜劣汰，大自然的法则永远是残酷无情的!那么，被选中的种子是否就一生万事大吉了呢?

    不!你看那嫩绿的幼芽儿旁边，不是有一粒种子在默默地哭泣么?它籽粒饱满，在阳光的照耀下闪着熠熠的光泽。谁能不说它是一粒优秀的种子呢?而如今，就因为农人的一个疏忽，它成了大地的弃儿，艳羡地看着昔日的同伴伸展着稚嫩的双臂接受大自然的恩泽，而自己却只能永远生活在同伴的阴影下，在孤寂的时光里呜咽!这一切难道是它的错?

    那么，有机会发芽的种子该是命运的宠儿了吧?

    不!当它们生长到大约二三十厘米的时候，农人们要再一次执行优胜劣汰的法则。一株株比较赢弱的玉米幼苗被生生的连根拔起!刹那间，我仿佛听见一声声因锥心的疼痛而发出的痛苦呻吟，一声声哀叹命运不公而发出的呐喊!是啊，它们并不都是羸弱的，枯黄的，它们中也有茁壮的，优秀的，可是，他们又能向谁去讨回公道呢?怨它们的位置不符合农人的要求?可那位置恰恰就是农人给的呀!

    那么，有幸被留下来的幼苗就可以高枕无忧了吧?

    不!它们将接受更多的考验!洪水、干旱、冰雹、蝗虫……将像猛兽一样时时肆虐的对待每一株幼苗!苗儿们要时时紧紧的抓住大地母亲的衣襟，稍有不慎就会被彻底击倒，而且永远不得复生!

    难哪!那么，经历了种种磨难和坎坷，最终结得累累硕果的玉米们该是最最幸运的了吧?是的，它们是幸运的!你看，它们在秋目的阳光照耀下，露出金黄的笑脸，自豪地站在秋风中纵情歌唱的幸福模样，的确让人感到欣慰。可是，另一种不幸在别处悄悄地窥视着它们呢!

    收获的季节到了!虽然一穗穗玉米幸福地被农人收仓，但是，在田涧地头，仍会有一些玉米被人遗漏。它们像仓中的玉米一样金黄，一样颗粒饱满，一样历经风雨，一样历经沧桑。可现在，只能在孤寂的秋夜里无奈的呜咽，在渐冷的秋风中无声的长叹，在凄风苦雨的侵袭下慢慢的腐烂!这，就是一株玉米的人生!经历了种种坎坷与磨难最终达到了成功彼岸，得到了自己想要的，就应谈是幸福的，幸运的了。因为还有那一样历经风霜而最终以悲剧形式离开的人们。

    这，就是命运!强，是因为有弱相比较；幸，是因为有不幸做陪衬！

其实，人的一生如果真的万事如意，一帆风顺，心想事成，又何尝不是另一种悲哀呢?就像蜂蜜喝多了就不觉得甜一样。只有经历了许多波折，品尝了人生百味，人生道路上的风景才会色彩斑斓，五彩缤纷。人生不仅要有高度，更要有深度广度和厚度!不管结局如何，我努力过，我争取过，我奋斗过，我不仅走过、路过，还深深地悟过!我的人生了无遗憾就不愧来人世间走一遭!

分析第一段的含义及作用（4分)

解释下列两句话在文中的含义。

  (1)可现在，只能在孤寂的秋夜里无奈的呜咽，在渐冷的秋风中无声的长叹，在凄风苦雨的侵袭下慢慢的腐烂!

  (2)人的一生如果真的万事如意，一帆风顺，心想事成，有何尝不是另一种悲哀呢?

请概括玉米一生可能遇到的不幸。

结合实际情况，谈一谈“一株玉米的人生”给你人生的启示。