Most people think of racing when they see greyhounds（灰狗）and believe they need lots of exercise. They can actually be quite lazy! Greyhounds are good at fast races but not long-distance running. They do need regular exercise but they like to run for a short burst and then get back on the bed or a comfortable seat. Another misunderstanding is that greyhounds must be aggressive（好斗的）because they are big in size. In fact greyhounds love people and are gentle with children.
Greyhounds can live for 12 14 years but usually only race for two or three years, and after that they make great pets. They don’t need a lot of space, don’t make a lot of noise, and don’t eat a lot for their size.
Normally, greyhounds can be as tall as 90 cm. There is, however, a small-sized greyhound, which stands only 33 cm. Greyhounds come in a variety of colors. Grey and yellowish-brown are the most common. Others include black, white, blue, red and brown or a mix of these.
Greyhounds have smooth body coats, low body fat and are very healthy. Because they’re slim（苗条的）they don’t have the leg problems like other dogs the same height . But they do feel the cold, especially since they would much rather be at home in bed than walking around outside.
56．The text is written mainly .
A．to tell people how to raise greyhounds
B．to let people know more about greyhounds
C．to explain why greyhounds are aggressive
D．to describe greyhounds of different colors
57．It can be inferred that greyhounds .
A．love big doghouses
B．like staying in bed all day
C．make the best guard dogs
D．need some exercise outdoors
58．Why does the author say that greyhounds make great pets?
A．They are big in size.
B．They live a very long life.
C．They can run races for some time.
D．They are quiet and easy to look after.
59．If you keep a pet greyhound, it is important _____________.
A．to keep it slim
B．to keep it warm
C．to take special care of its legs
D．to take it to animal doctors regularly
On a hot summer day in late August, I sought shade and a cool drink at a waterfront café on a Greek island. Over a hundred degrees in 36 air. Crowded. Tempers（脾气）of both the tourists and waiters had 37 to meet the situation, making it a rather quarrelsome environment（环境）
At the table next to mine sat an attractive, 38 couple, waiting for 39 . They held
Hands, whispered, kissed, and laughed. Suddenly they stood, picked up their 40 and stepped together 41 the edge of where they were sitting to place the table in the sea water. The man stepped 42 for the two chairs. He politely 43 his lady in the knee-deep water and then sat down himself. All people around laughed and cheered.
44 appeared. He paused for just a second, walked into the water to 45 the table and take their 46 , and then walked back to the 47 cheers of the rest of his 48 . Minutes later he returned carrying a bottle of wine and two glasses. Without pausing, he went 49 into the water to 50 the wine. The couple toasted（祝酒）each other, the waiter and the crowd. And the crowd 51 by cheering and throwing flowers to them. Three other tables 52 to have lunch in the water. The place was now filled with laughter.
One doesn’t step into water in one’s best summer clothes. Why not?
Customers are not served 53 . Why not?
Sometimes one should consider 54 the line of convention（常规）and enjoy 55 to the fullest.
36．A．fresh B．cool C．still D．thin
37．A．managed B．expected C．attempted D．risen
38．A．lonely B．curious C．well-dressed D．bad-tempered
39．A．cheers B．service C．attention D．flowers
40．A．metal table B．empty bottle C．chairs D．bags
41．A．on B．off C．around D．along
42．A．outside B．forward C．down D．back
43．A．led B．seated C．watched D．received
44．A．The manager B．A friend C．A waiter D．The servant
45．A．set B．wash C．remove D．check
46．A．menu B．bill C．food D．order
47．A．loud B．anxious C．familiar D．final
48．A．tourists B．customers C．fellows D．assistants
49．A．at last B．in time C．once more D．as well
50．A．change B．drink C．sell D．serve
51．A．replied B．insisted C．agreed D．understood
52．A．prepared B．joined in C．settled up D．continued
53．A．with pleasure B．in the café C．in the sea D．with wine
54．A．following B．keeping C．limiting D．crossing
55．A．life B．wine C．lunch D．time
Mary, here everybody else, stay where you are.
A．come B．comes C．to come D．coming
I wonder if I could possibly use your car for tonight?
. I’m not using it anyhow.
A．Sure, go ahead B．I don’t know
C．Yes, indeed D．I don’t care
Please remind me he said he was going. I may be in time to see him off.
A．where B．when C．how D．what
and happy, Tony stood up and accepted the prize.
A．Surprising B．Surprised
C．Being surprised D．To be surprising
Eliza remembers everything exactly as if it yesterday.
A．was happening B．happens
C．has happened D．happened
Hello, could I speak to Mr. Smith?
Sorry, wrong number. There isn’t Mr. Smith here.
A．不填 B．a C．the D．one
The water cool when I jumped into the pool for morning exercise.
A．was felt B．is felt C．felt D．feels
he has limited technical knowledge, the old worker has a lot of experience.
A．Since B．Unless C．As D．Although