（2011·江苏卷）D

Shay asked, “Do you think they’ll let me play?” Shay’s father knew that most of the boys would not want someone like Shay on their team, but the father also understood that if his son, mentally and physically disabled, were allowed to play, it would give him a much-needed sense of belonging and some confidence.

Shay’s father approached one of the boys on the field and asked if Shay could play, not expecting much. The boy looked around and said, “We’re losing by six runs (分) and the game is in the eighth inning (局).I guess he can be on our team and we’ll try to put him in to bat in the final inning.

Shay struggled over to the team’s bench and put on a team shirt with a broad smile and his father had a small tear in his eye and warmth in heart. The boys saw the father’s joy at his son being accepted.

In the bottom of the eighth inning, Shay’s team scored a few runs but was still behind by three. In the top of the final inning, Shay put on a glove and played in the field. Even though no hits came his way, he was obviously joyful just to be in the game and on the field. In the bottom of the final inning, Shay’s team scored again. Now, Shay was scheduled to be next at bat. Would they let Shay bat and give away their chance to win the game?

Surprisingly, Shay was given the bat. Everyone knew that a hit was almost impossible. The first pitch (投) came and Shay missed. The pitcher again again took a few steps forward to throw the ball softly towards Shay. As the pitch came in , Shay swung at the ball and hit a slow ground ball right back to the pitcher.

The pitcher could have easily thrown he ball to the first baseman and Shay would have been out and that would have been the end of the game .Instead, the pitcher threw the ball right over the head of  the first baseman, beyond the reach of all teammates, The audience and the players from both teams started screaming,“Shay, run to first! ”Never in his life had Shay ever run that far but made it to first base, wide-eyed and shocked..

Everyone  should, “Run  to  second!” Catching his breath, Shay awkwardly ran towards second.By the time Shay rounded towards second base, the smallest guy on their team,who had a chance to be the hero for his team fir the first time,could have thrown the ball to the second baseman, but he understood the pitcher’s intentions and he too  intentionally threw the ball high and far over the third baseman’s head.

All were screaming，“Shay，Shay，Shay，all the way Shay.” Shay reached third base when one opposing player ran to help him and shouted, “Shay, run to third.” As Shay rounded third, all were on their feet, crying,“Shay, run home！”Shay ran to home, stepped on the home base and was cheered as the hero who the who won the game for his team.

That day, the boys from both teams helped bring a piece true love and humanity into this world. Shay didn’t make it to another summer and died that winter, having never forgotten being the hero and making his father so happy and coming home and seeing his mother tearfully hug her little hero of the day!

66.Not expecting much, Shay’s father still asked the boy if Shay could play, mainly because the father _________.

A. noticed some of the boys on the field were heisting

B. guessed his presence would affect the boy’s decision

C. learned some of the boys on the field knew Shay well

D. understood Shay did need a feeling of being accepted

67. In the bottom of the final inning Shay was given the bat because the boys _________.

A. believed they were sure to win the game

B. would like to help Shay enjoy the game

C. found Shay was so eager to be a winner

D. fell forced to give Shay another chance

68. The smallest boy threw the ball high and far over the third baseman’s head, probably because that boy ________.

A. was obviously aware of the pitcher’s purpose

B. looked forward to winning the game for his team

C. failed to throw the ball to the second baseman

D. saw that Shay already reached second base

69. Which of the following has nothing to do with Shay’s becoming the hero for his team?

A. The pitcher did not throw the ball to the first baseman.

B. The audience and the players from both teams cheered for him.

C. The opposing players failed to stop his running to home.

D. One of the opposing players ran to help him.

70. What to you think is the theme of the story?

A. True human nature could be realized in the way we treat each other.

B. Everyone has his own strength even if mentally or physically disabled.

C. Everyone can develop his team spirit in sports and please his parents.

D. The results of the game should not be the only concern of the players.

 (2007北京市朝阳区高三第二次统一考试)

My earliest memory of dad is grabbing his hand while we walked together. As I   36   older, I remember my father and I listening to basketball games on the radio. I always fell asleep   37   the game was over. When I woke up in the morning the score sheet with the   38   score on it would be lying   39   me. I’ll always remember that.

       On cold mornings my father would bring his bread truck by the house. I used to ride on the floor of that bread truck   40   he delivered the bread to the stores. The   41   and the warmth from the bread made my mouth water and kept me warm. I’ll always remember that.

       My father would   42   all my games. One night before an important game my father told me   43   that he wouldn’t be able to watch the game because he had to deliver the bread and it was a three-hour   44   from his route（路线）. The next day as the game time approached I thought about my dad. I happened to look across the field and   45   saw his bread truck pulling into the stadium. He managed to   46   the game. I’ll always remember that.

       Years later I had become a teacher. I’ll never forget the voice on the phone early one morning telling me dad had just been   47   in a traffic accident. I could hear my heart   48   in my ears. I   49   the phone and went back to my bedroom. After that nothing really   50   to me. I still taught in school   51   I couldn’t focus on my teaching. One day I was on the playground

   52   a little boy walked up to me and grabbed my hand. His hand held mine the same way I used to hold my father’s by the last two   53  . At that moment I found my   54   in life again. You see even though my father was gone, he left something with me. He left me his smile, compassion and touch. My purpose was to use those   55   as he did. From that day On I started. I’ll always remember that!

36．A．seemed             B．grew                  C．turned               D．changed

37．A．when                 B．although            C．because            D．before

39．A．across from       B．in place of          C．next to               D．ahead of

40．A．as                      B．so                      C．until                   D．unless

41．A．smell                 B．color                  C．taste                  D．shape

42．A．react                 B．confirm              C．serve                 D．attend

43．A．exactly               B．sadly                  C．slowly                D．simply

44．A．drive                  B．walk                   C．length                D．ride

45．A．immediately       B．hopefully            C．surprisingly        D．unusually

46．A．make                 B．keep                  C．take                   D．win

47．A．killed                 B．injured               C．trapped             D．saved

48．A．strike                 B．knock                 C．beat                   D．hit

49．A．held up              B．held back           C．hung on             D．hung up

50．A．cared                B．mattered            C．troubled             D．meant

51．A．if                        B．once                  C．and                    D．but

52．A．while                  B．after                   C．when                 D．before

53．A．shoulders          B．fingers               C．arms                  D．legs

54．A．purpose            B．pleasure            C．position             D．progress

55．A．lessons             B．prizes                 C．gifts                   D．subjects

 (淄博市2007届高三第三次模拟考试)

After my brother's serious heart attack, he lay in a coma(昏迷) in the hospital. Tubes and wires   36   him up to machines that kept him alive. The only sound in his room was the    37   whoosh(呼呼声) of the pump forcing air into his lungs. My sister--in--law stood by,    38   

As a minister I had been with families in similar   39   . I had searched for the right   40  , a phrase of hope, trying to   41   them. But this was a new   42  

During these difficult days, my sister-- in-- law and I were   43   between hope and resignation. We   44   every visitor. We were grateful for their stories of people who had    45   comas and return to   46   . We listened when they talked knowledgeably about the stages of grief. We knew they cared. But many visitors came   47   the door talking, and kept talking. Was that how I had dealt with my nervousness when I didn't know  48   to say?

      Then a/n   49   friend came to visit. He stood with us around the bed, looking at my brother's body. There was a long silence. Suddenly   50   with emotion, he said, "I'm sorry." There was another long pause.   51   , he hugged my sister--in--law and then turned to shake my hand. He held it a   52   longer than necessary and squeezed a little harder than   53  . As he looked at me, tears came to his eyes. And then he left. One week later, my brother died.

     Years   54   passed and I still remember that visitor. I do not recall his name, but I'll never forget how he shared our grief, quietly and   55   and without awkwardness. His few words spoke volumes.

36. A. added          B. hooked               C. put                     D. held

37. A. rhythmical                               B. loud                   

C. irregular                                 D. harmonious

38. A. careful               B. hopeful                 C. helpless                D. useless

39. A. conversations        B. considerations                 C. locations               D. situations

40. A. words                B. places                 C. roles                   D. choices

41. A. convince             B. teach                   C. comfort                 D. serve

42. A. challenge                                    B. adventure                    

C. experience                                   D. opportunity

43. A. filled                 B. torn                    C. worn                    D. settled

44. A. appreciated          B. expected               C. depended             D. evaluated

45. A. suffered from         B. shaken off                      C. come down with                 D. kept out

46. A. reality                B. origin                   C. function                        D. normal

47. A. in                    B. across                 C. over                   D. through

48. A. why                  B. what                    C. how                    D. when

49. A. casual               B. expected               C. close                  D. familiar

50. A. concentrated                                B. controlled              

C. overcome                                D. disappointed

51. A. However             B. Therefore               C. Besides               D. Finally

52. A. second              B. lot                      C. great deal              D. period

53. A. before               B. possible                C. usual                  D. past

54. A. had                  B. have                   C. are                    D. were

55. A. extraordinarily        B. desperately                    C. nervously               D. sincerely

 (江西省南昌市2007届高三第三次模拟考试)

I consider myself something of an expert on apologies. A quick temper has  36  me with plenty of opportunities to make them. In one of my earliest 37 , my mother is telling me , “Don’t watch the   38  when you say, ‘I’m sorry’. Hold your head up and look at the person in the 39 , so he’ll know you   40   it.”

My mother thus made the key point of a(n)   41   apology: it must be direct. You must never   42   to be doing something else. You do not   43   a pile of letters while apologizing to a person   44    in position after blaming him or her for a mistake that turned out to be your    45   . You do not apologize to a hostess, whose guest of honor you treat   46   , by sending flowers the next day without mentioning your bad   47   .

One of the important things we should do for an    48   , apology is a readiness to  49  the responsibility for our careless mistakes .We are used to making excuses ,which leaves no  50  for the other person to   51  us .Since most people are open-hearted ,the no-excuse apology leaves both parties feeling   52  about themselves .That ,after all ,is the    53   of every apology .It    54  little whether the apologizer is wholly or only partly a fault :answering for one’s    55   encourages others to take their share of the blame.

36．A．provided           B．mixed                C．compared         D．treated

37．A．dreams             B．courses             C．memories          D．ideas

38．A．side                  B．ground              C．wall                   D．bottom

39．A．mind                 B．soul                   C．face                  D．eye

40．A．imagine             B．enjoy                 C．mean                 D．regret

41．A．useful                B．successful         C．equal                 D．basic

42．A．pretend             B．forget                 C．refuse                D．expect

43．A．hold on              B．put away            C．look through      D．pick up

44．A．poorer               B．weaker               C．worse                D．lower

45．A．fault                   B．reason               C．result                 D．duty

46．A．cruelly               B．freely                 C．roughly              D．foolishly

47．A．manners            B．excuses             C．efforts                D．roles

49．A．raise                  B．perform              C．admit                 D．bear

50．A．situation            B．need                  C．sign                   D．room

51．A．advise               B．forgive               C．warn                  D．blame 

52．A．wiser                 B．warmer              C．better                D．cleverer

53．A．purpose            B．method              C．end                    D．advantage

54．A．cares                 B．matters              C．depends            D．remains

55．A．facts                  B．states                C．rights                 D．actions

 (安徽省合肥市2007届高三第三次模拟考试)

There’s almost nothing good about goodbyes, but if something is missed, it is because it was good. I’m not good at writing and I don’t think it’s   36   to write this article, but I really need to   

  37   people who helped me   38   this year – people who made   39   in a different country easier.

The first day I got here, I went to make my   40  , and of course, the first person I got to meet was Carla. That’s   41   she’s the first person I thank, because of all the help with classes and the   42   she had with me.

Since as an exchange student I can’t   43  , I would like to thank all the people that sometimes offered me   44  . Thanks to all the people that were nice to me,   45  . They were friendly   46   not knowing me, not   47  a good day themselves, not understanding my   48  .

There’s a lot more to be thankful   49  , but all I can say is that this was   50   the best year of my life, and part of   51  is because of some people I met in this new High School. Some of these people are already   52  , some are graduating, and some I just met this school year.

I strongly believe that friends are always friends, regardless of age,   53  , race or anything else. People in need deserve having a place in others’ hearts. All the friends I   54   there will always be on my mind. I’ll   55   them.

36．A．easy                  B．hard                   C．wise                   D．happy

38．A．with                   B．up                      C．through             D．out

39．A．traveling            B．studying             C．sightseeing        D．settling

40．A．schedule           B．decision             C．project               D．appointment

41．A．because            B．why                    C．where                D．when

42．A．patience            B．toleration           C．agreement         D．satisfaction

43．A．cook                  B．drink                  C．drive                  D．work

44．A．wines                 B．meals                 C．rides                  D．maps

45．A．no matter what                                  B．now and then

       C．more or less                                      D．by any chance

46．A．finally                B．even                  C．hardly                D．only

47．A．making              B．expecting           C．designing          D．having

49．A．for                     B．to                       C．with                    D．of

50．A．doubtfully          B．relatively            C．frequently          D．definitely

51．A．one                   B．it                        C．which                 D．what

52．A．graduated         B．applied              C．reported            D．graded

53．A．area                  B．community         C．nationality          D．district

54．A．found                B．made                 C．dreamed            D．heard

55．A．lose                   B．think                  C．miss                   D．touch

 (江苏省苏州市2007届高三第四次模拟考试)

Two runners stand side by side at the starting line of a race. Both look very strong and fast. __36__ one runner speeds ahead and wins the race. The other falls behind.

Some athletes can reach great __37__ such as the achievement of an Olympic gold medal. Others never live up to their __38__. What kind of __39__ before a race or another event makes the __40__?

Everyone knows that athletes work out to strengthen their __41__. But research shows that strengthening the mind may be just as __42__. Careful study indicates（表明）that the best athletes win __43__ because they think they can win.

Thinking positive thoughts seems to give possibility for __44__ in sports. People who say to themselves over and over. “I know I can do this, ” often find they have the __45__to win. On the other hand, people often__46__, who think, “I can’t win.”

One procedure that helps many athletes is creating __47__ in the mind. They are told to think of each __48__ they must make to win. Some use pictures that are more fanciful. One skater liked to __49__ a star bursting inside her, __50__ her with energy. Another athlete who wanted to feel __51__ pictured himself as a __52__ floating in the air.

Next time you want to do something well, try training your __53__ to help you. Perhaps a teacher or another instructor can help you plan your training. If you imagine yourself doing better, you may soon see __54__ in what you __55__ can do. Positive thinking and pictures created in your mind can help you win!

 (北京市北大附中2007年5月高三最后适应测试)

The word “sharp” can be   36   to describe many different things in your home, classroom, and places of work．In this chapter, the writer   37  sharp pencils, meaning pencils with a very fine   38  ．The writer does not like dull pencils.

We can also use “sharp” to describe the blades of knives．Knives also have points．We can use “sharp” to describe a   39   kind of point,   40   as the sharp points of kitchen and steak knives．Scissors have blades, too, and we can describe these blades as sharp or dull．Furthermore, the points of scissors are   41   sharp or   42  ．Some tools, such as saws, scrapers, and garden tools, also have blades．We can use the words “sharp” and “dull” to describe the blades of these tools,   43  ．Sharp knives, scissors, and tools are  44  to use．They cut things easily and quickly, without effort.

“Sharp” can be used to describe the edges of furniture and   45   some containers．For example, the edge of a table or desk can be   46  ．In addition; we can describe the edge of   47   open can as sharp．The top of a can is sometimes sharp  48   to cut your hand．A piece of  glass from a(n)   49   jar or bottle is   50   very sharp.

51  , we sometimes use “sharp” to describe people．A person who appears sharp is very well   52  ．A person who is sharp, on the other hand, is intelligent, smart, and  53   learn and understand.

To summaries, “sharp” can be used to describe many kinds of   54   that have blades, points, and edges．When we used it to describe people, it can mean nice looking, well dressed, or intelligent．It is an expensive word   55   it can be used in many different ways.

36．A．written                   B．used                      C．seen                            D．taken

37．A．talks about            B．takes up                C．care for           D．makes up

38．A．sharp                   B．color                     C．point              D．edge

39．A．some                    B．any                        C．only               D．certain

40．A．so                        B．as soon                C．such              D．or

41．A．either                           B．neither                  C．too                D．very

42．A．blunt                            B．used                     C．frank              D．round

43．A．too                        B．even                      C．either             D．ever

44．A．difficult                  B．easy                            C．interesting              D．clean

45．A．for                        B．with                       C．of                D．at

46．A．seen                            B．sharp                    C．smooth           D．hard

47．A．an                        B．a                        C．the               D．any

48．A．so as                           B．in order                 C．so that          D．enough

49．A．old                        B．broken                  C．new              D．glass

50．A．again                   B．quite                     C．rather            D．ordinarily

51．A．However                      B．Finally                  C．Therefore       D．In this way

52．A．prepared                     B．dressed                 C．mannered            D．served

53．A．easy to                 B．is to               C．slow to                  D．quick to

54．A．materials               B．knives                   C．objects                 D．containers

55．A．because               B．even if                  C．though           D．in case

 (浙江省鄞州中学2008届高三5月模拟考试)

More and more electronic devices and services in our daily life mean we have too many passwords and numbers to remember . Passwords help us protect our 21  and privacy , however , however ,they also bring us a lot of 22  .

       Every day I need to remember much 23  information . Every morning I 24  my cellphone  — it needs a password . I get to work and I have to have 25  my computer with a password . Like many people in Britain , I have two bank 26  . One needs a five-digit number and a password ; 27  needs a six-digit number and a memorable place name . I have an online savings account that needs a different password 28  the password for my bank account .

        29  you never use a computer , you can be 30  by the password overload . Look in your wallet . Your probably 31  four or five credit cards . In these days of chip and pin , these are virtually useless if you do not have the magic four-digit numbers . The banks 32  you not to have the same number for all your cards . Give me a break . Am I going to carry five different random (随机的) four-digit numbers in my head ? 33  , I’m not Good Will Hunting .

       I’ve tried systems to help me 34  — such as using the names of favorite films or members of my extended family ; but none seems to 35  . So what is the solution ?

       If you are a technical expert , you can download a “ password safe ” . These are programs that 36  all your passwords so they can be used for accessing sites . The problem is that you can only use this on your home computer , and if that get 37 you are in trouble .

       Some of the banks are starting to 38  customers a “ dongle ( 适配器 )” , which is a portable password device that plugs into your computer . This is an electronic version of writing the password down on a piece of paper . The 39  is that dongles cost money and if the one your bank gives you doesn’t let you store other websites’ passwords , you could 40  carrying a dozen dongles in your pocket .

       Well , putting all your cash in a box under the bed never seems so attractive .

21．A．health                   B．life                         C．wealth                   D．qualities

22．A．fun                        B．conveniences        C．advantages           D．troubles

23．A．useless                 B．practical             C．valuable                D．meaningful

24．A．turn on                 B．turn off                  C．turn down                  D．pick up

25．A．control over     B．access to               C．words with             D．pity on

26．A．passwords           B．assistants                  C．cards                        D．accounts

27．A．another                 B．others                   C．the other            D．neither

28．A．with                       B．in                           C．from                      D．above

29．A．Even if                  B．As if                    C．In case                  D．As long as

30．A．hit                        B．overthrown            C．attracted            D．hurt

31．A．steal                         B．carry                         C．bring                         D．take

32．A．have                            B．tell                         C．allow                         D．make

33．A．Above all              B．In all                   C．After all              D．Of all

34．A．remember                    B．operate                 C．recognize                  D．study

35．A．work                      B．do                         C．act                        D．serve

36．A．process                B．destroy                  C．store                         D．create

37．A．changed               B．separated                 C．hurt                       D．stolen

38．A．promise                B．offer                   C．teach                        D．buy

39．A．fact                       B．offer                   C．problem                D．rule

40．A．end up                  B．turn up                  C．give up                  D．make up

 (宁夏银川一中2008届高三第三次模拟考试)

We are always hearing about road accidents, and when we are in the car we try to drive carefully. But, how many of us take the same degree of care in our homes? A large  36  will tell you the number of accidents that happened in the home is almost the same as those on the  37 .  I don’t pretend to be  38  , but I’ve thought a lot about how and why these accidents happen and what we can do to  39  them.

   One of the most common and most dangerous  40  at home accidents is wrong and careless use  41  electrical equipment. People will continue to use a loose plug or  42  out a plug without first turning off the  43  . In spite of warning, one  44  carry an electric heater into the bathroom when he is going to have a  45  . Sometimes one forgets to turn off the power  46  mending a lamp or something  47 . All this can cause accidents. So the  48  about anything that works by electricity is: Switch off before you  49  anything and don’t pretend you know when you actually  50.

   If you’ve got  51  in the house, it’s always best to keep medicines of any kind out of their  52  . otherwise, they may be taken for candies or new kinds of drinks. When there are older people living with you, you have to take particular  53  in a number of ways in order to make them  54 and happy.

     55  , of course, is always a risk. So, remember to turn it off after cooking. Also, don’t forget to keep the children away from the cooker.

   Safety first may mean a little more time and care, but it may save you a lot of trouble.

36．A．family             B．factory              C．hospital              D．school

37．A．road              B．way                  C．path                D．street         

38．A．an expert         B．a doctor             C．an engineer      D．a scientist  

39．A．pretend         B．prevent         C．protest               D．complete   

40．A．reasons            B．causes             C．difficulties         D．problems

41．A．at                    B．of                      C．for               D．on

42．A．push               B．drag                C．pull                    D．draw          

43．A．light                B．power                C．plug               D．electricity   

44．A．may              B．can                  C．must               D．will

45．A．cold                  B．warm                C．wash              D．bath              

47．A．others               B．another              C．else               D．also           

48．A．order             B．suggestion      C．rule                 D．requirement      

49．A．touch             B．feel                C．catch            D．hold

50．A．don’t               B．do                      C．did                   D．didn’t        

51．A．patients             B．children             C．friends        D．the older

52．A．look             B．sight              C．knowing        D．reach

53．A．attention            B．mind                  C．notice                D．care           

54．A．full              B．warm            C．safe              D．comfortable

55．A．Gas                  B．Pollution           C．Fire           D．Stove

 (山东省聊城市2008年高三年级模拟（四）)

The horse and carriage is a thing of the past, but love and marriage are still with us and still closely interrelated. Most American marriages, particularly first marriages   36   young couples, are the result of attraction and affection   37  than practical considerations. In the United States, parents do not   38   marriages for their children. Teenagers begin   39  in high school and usually find mates(配偶) through their own academic and social   40  .

Though young people feel 41 to choose their friends from 42 groups, most choose a mate of similar background. This is due in part to parental 43 . Parents can not spouses(配偶)for their children, but they can usually 44 choices by 10 disapproval of someone they consider unsuitable.

  45  , marriages between members of different groups are increasing, probably because of the greater   46  of today’s youth and the fact that they are restricted by   47  prejudices than their parents. Many young people   48   their home towns to attend college, serve in the armed forces,   49  pursue a career in a bigger city. Once away from home and family, it’s more   50  for them to date and marry outside their own social group.

In mobile American society, interclass 51 are neither nor shocking. Interfaith marriages are on the 52 particularly between Protestants and Catholics. On the other hand,   53 marriage is still very uncommon. It can be difficult for couples to from different races to find a place to live,   54  friendships, and raise a family. Marriages between people of different national   55   (but the same race and religion) have been commonplace here since colonial(殖民的) times.

36. A. involving 　          B. linking 　            C. connecting 　     D. including

37. A. more　                B. less 　                C. other　               D. rather

38. A. provide                 B. consider              C. arrange               D. admit

39. A. dating　               B. appointing　       C. engaging 　       D. matching

40. A. positions 　         B. customs　           C. contracts　         D. contacts

41. A. certain 　             B. abnormal　        C. awkward　          D. free

42. A. limited                   B. identical              C. diverse                D. distant

43. A. order                    B. ignorance            C. guidance             D. rudeness

44. A. force                     B. influence             C. make                   D. offer

45. A. However               B. Moreover            C. Therefore           D. Furthermore

46. A. mobility                 B. motive                 C. moral                  D. mission

47. A. greater                 B. stronger              C. narrower             D. fewer

48. A. desert                   B. leave                   C. escape                D. remove

50. A. difficult                  B. likely                    C. important            D. risky

51. A. communications   B. marriages            C. exchanges          D. associations

52. A. edge                     B. decline                C. rise                     D. air

53. A. international         B. interstate             C. internet               D. interracial

54. A. keep up                B. bring up              C. put up                 D. turn up

55. A. source                  B. origin                   C. resource             D. standard