— ______ will get the first prize?

— I'm sure, Li Hua.

A. Who do you think            B. You think who

C. Do you think who            D. Whom do you think

What surprised me was not what he said but ______ he said it.

A. the way        B. in way that

C. in the way       D. in the way that

— If you listen to me, you ______ take a good rest at once.

— OK, I ______ do so.

The doctor ______ him to give up smoking, but he refused.

A. advised       B. insisted      C. suggested       D. persuaded

Many students_______ from the new library since it was open to all.

A. benefited                             B. were benefited

C. have been benefited         D. have benefited

You promised me to go to the zoo on Sunday. You must keep ______, Mom.

A. a word        B. your word      C. your words           D. the words

— What do you think of their marriage?

— ______, if I were Kate, I would not marry him.

A. Generally speaking              B. I have no idea

C. To be honest              D. To my surprise

While Christmas shopping in a jewelry store, I discovered a table of golden ornaments (饰品) on sale. So beautiful in   41   ,each had a personality of its own. I looked through hundreds of pieces,   42   a few and took them home.

I was afraid that they would disappear among other   43   gifts of a Christmas tree,   44   I used them to decorate wreaths (花环). When I stood back to    45    my work, a thought crossed my mind: Wouldn’t some of our family and friends like these, too?

I raced back to the jewelry store to discover that the piles of ornaments had been   46  even further. This time I bought dozens, as I   47   the many people who might enjoy one for the holidays.

I   48   began my creative project. While I tied lovely bows and glued golden ornaments, my mind   49   to Christmases past, how special each had been. I thought about others perhaps not so   50  . Some people in our community   51   had a family to share the joy of Christmas. Some didn’t   52   with holiday decorations.

I nodded my head in determined   53  . They would be at the top of my list to receive a little wreath.   54   the plan my husband showed great enthusiasm (热情) and we set out together to put it into   55  .

We visited the aged, the widowed (寡居的) and the lonely. Each one was   56   at our cheerful stop and   57   hung our small gifts — often the   58   signs of celebration in their homes.

After several days, I realized we had made and given almost two hundred wreaths. Decorated with   59   and delivered with delight, they filled many homes and hearts with the joy of Christmas. We were glad that our   60   did make sense and we found our Christmas spirit in doing and giving.

1.A. design                  B. concept                  C. condition                D. form

2.A. checked              B. selected      C. transformed   D. charged

3.A. huge       B. fancy     C. expensive                    D. valueless

4.A. however         B. therefore          C. otherwise    D. still

5.A. envy       B. polish     C. admire  D. undertake

6.A. reduced     B. emptied       C. sorted           D. cleared

7.A. worried about   B. thought of   C. cared for    D. watch over

8.A. bitterly    B. naturally     C. eagerly             D. curiously

9.A. appealed          B. opened         C. crossed      D. wandered

10.A. fortunate        B. wealthy    C. energetic             D. comfortable

11.A. sometimes   B. ever             C. often             D. never

12.A. bother      B. serve                   C. compare        D. play

13.A. surprise   B. disappointment         C. satisfaction         D. shame

14.A. In              B. At        C. On                                    D. About

15.A. effect            B. action   C. reality         D. consideration

16.A. shocked      B. scared    C. embarrassed        D. excited

17.A. without delay         B. as usual    C. on purpose        D. in turn

18.A. common        B. universal         C. only              D. standard

19.A. hope      B. pardon      C. luck                   D. love

20.A. devotion       B. courage    C. kindness             D. support

① On Friday, January 14, 2005, my cousin, Kara Rose, came into the world. ② She looked perfectly healthy from the outside, but on the inside, the doctors had failed to discover a serious problem. ③ She often had trouble breathing and then turned blue. ④ The doctors found that Kara had been born without part of her heart. ⑤ They didn’t think she would live long enough to leave the hospital. ⑥ When she was four days old, she had her first operation. ⑦ My family stayed together during this hard time, hoping everything would turn out for the best.

Kara’s strength and determination to live were strong. Eventually, she could go home. We all waited patiently for new technology that could give Kara a new heart. When she was eighteen months old, her parents took her to a famous surgeon who performed a series of operations. There was no guarantee she would make it through the operation, but she succeeded.

Kara grew stronger every day, and it was not long before she was well enough to be around people. She had an amazing character and always wore a sweet smile. When she fell asleep against my body, happy and content, I realized how valuable life really is. As I took her in my arms with her warm breath against my neck, I decided to live every day of my life to the fullest.

This child, who is 15 years younger than I, has gone through more suffering and pain than I ever have. I admire her strength and determination. Kara has taught me that no matter how bad things seem, they can work out in the end. Knowing this small, beautiful child has made me a stronger person, I now believe that difficulty can be beaten.

1.Kara often had trouble breathing because ________.

A. she didn’t stay long enough in the hospital

B. the doctors failed to discover the problem

C. she was born with an incomplete heart

D. her first operation was not successful

2.Which of the following statements is true?

A. Kara’s determination helped her get through.

B. The new technology gave the family the hope to live on.

C. Kara eventually recovered at the age of 15.

D. Doctors were confident in the success of her operation.

3.The writer wants to tell us that _______.

A. younger people often suffer more pain

B. strong-will helps defeat difficulties

C. experienced doctors can make miracles

D. medical technology is developing fast

4.Where should the sentence in the box be added in Paragraph 1?

A. After Sentence ①.                                             B. After Sentence ③.

C. After Sentence ⑤.                                            D. After Sentence ⑦.

Dear Betty,

My roommate’s family wants me to celebrate Thanksgiving Day with them in their home. I accepted the invitation, and I’m excited about going, but I’m a little nervous about it, too. The social customs in my country are different from those here, so I’m a little worried about making mistakes.

    Should I bring a gift, such as candy or flowers? Should I arrive on time or a little late? At the dinner table, how can I know which fork or knife to use? How can I let the family know that I’m thankful for their kindness?

Yours,

Knowing Nothing

Dear Knowing Nothing,

It’s a good idea to bring a gift when you go to a dinner party. Flowers are always welcome, or you can bring a bottle of wine if you know the family drink it.

    You should arrive on time or five to ten minutes late. Don’t get there early. If you are going to be more than fifteen minutes late, you should call and tell them.

    Try to relax at the dinner table. If you don’t know how to use the right fork, knife or spoon, just watch the other guests, and follow them. If you still have no idea of what to do, don’t be shy about asking the person next to you; it’s better to ask them than to be silently uncomfortable and nervous.

     If you like the food, say so. Of course, you’ll thank the host and hostess for the meal and for their kindness. It’s also a good idea to send a card to thank them the day after.

Yours,

Betty

1.Knowing Nothing wrote a letter to Betty to _____.

A. tell Betty some good news          B. ask for some advice

C. answer some questions                      D. invite her to dinner

2.According to Betty, Knowing Nothing ______ when going to a dinner party.

A. can only bring some flowers

B. can’t bring wine

C. should arrive on time or five to ten minutes late

D. should arrive twenty minutes late

3.Betty does NOT advise Knowing Nothing to _____.

A. relax at the dinner table                B. watch the other guests

C. ask the person beside him              D. keep silent at table