The evening news comes on at seven o’clock and ______ only thirty

minutes.

   A.keeps          B.continues      C.lasts         D.finishes

He was in the mountain for a year. He felt as if he was ______

from the outside world.

   A.cut out       B.cut off       C.cut up       D.cut through

We must take measures to protect the endangered wildlife ______ it

is too late.

   A.before         B.as long as      C.now that       D.unless

People may have different opinions about Karen, but I admire her.

______, she is a great musician.

   A.After all      B.As a result    C.In other words   D.As usual

Seldom______computer games ever since he entered college.

         A．did he play   B. has he played   C．he played   D. he has played

The order came that the medical supplies______to Beijing for the H1N1 flu soon.

         A．would be sent    B．should send        C．be sent       D．must be sent

----- Are you sure you really want it for watching the Navy

celebration in Qingdao?

----- _______, I’m willing to pay ______ you ask for.

A. No; no matter what          B.Yes; no matter what

C. No; whatever               D.Yes; whatever

.------ You seem unhappy today, Jane. ______

 ------ I lost my new bike yesterday.

  A.How’s that?               B.What’s on?

  C.What a pity!               D.Did you sleep well last night?

It has been difficult to sit on the bench the majority of my high school basketball career,to watch my team from the sideline and  36 why I am not good enough to be on the floor.  37  endless hours of work and devotion, pushing myself through drill after drill, the  38  thing I want is to be a cheerleader. The feeling of being   39  is sometimes too much and drives me to  40  on the spot. I often feel as though my efforts are wasted and my time is eaten away, devoted to  41   .

It is heartbreaking to be a spectator(旁观者) for the game I love,knowing that no one has enough  42  to give me the chance to  43  on the floor. Tears well up, but I hold them back. I shouldn’t be so  44  over something so silly.

Away from the game, it’s easier to put my thoughts together,  45  letting my emotions drive my reasoning. I consider  46  I am where I am. I have played football my whole life. I have a passion for the  47  and always have. There is nothing like the excitement of  48  : the swish of the net, the sweat rolling off my cheeks, even the bruises(青肿) are battle wounds worn  49  after every game.

Even if I don’t play much, I participate in every  50 . I am part of a team of girls who  51  together like a family. I am there for them,  52  they are for me.

Should I move on? Or should I stay with my team and pursue my passion just a little longer?

The decision isn’t difficult when I consider the  53  that being a part of a team brings me --- and not just any team,  54  my team. I love basketball and my teammates. When I think about that, my view from the bench really isn’t so bad  55  .

1.A.consider        B.wonder                            C.think            D.hesitate

2.A.Since              B.During          C.After              D.Before

3.A.other              B.next            C.first              D.last

4.A.worthless      B.hopeless         C.helpless          D.careless

5.A.fight               B.quit             C.transform        D.retire

6.A.something      B.nothing          C.anything          D.everything

7.A.sympathy      B.encouragement   C.permission         D.faith

8.A.respond              B.perform         C.promote       D.practice

9.A.scared                 B.nervous         C.upset             D.amazed

10.A.less than     B.more than       C.other than        D.rather than

11.A.why                    B.how           C.whether          D.what

12.A.bench                B.sport           C.drill              D.battle

13.A.waiting             B.watching        C.leaning             D.playing

14.A.proudly             B.bravely                    C.unfortunately      D.painfully

15.A.decision           B.plan                         C.game                D.project

16.A.compete     B.stick             C.live                    D.represent

17.A.because      B.if         C.as                      D.though

18.A.joy                B.patience                 C.challenge         D.position

19.A.so                       B.as                             C.but                  D.like

20.A.above all     B.after all            C.and all                D.all in all

ARIZONA

Thunderbird Lodge in Canyon de Chelly

A one-night stay at the historic lodge starts at $59 for a single room and the lodge offers half-day tours of Canyon de Chelly ($41 for adults and $32 for children aged 12 and under)

Time: May. 31, 2009 ～ Nov. 1, 2009

Details: Hotel taxes are an additional 17.1 percent

Contact: 800/679-2473, tbirdlodge.com

CALIFORNIA

Zephyr Cove Resort at Lake Tahoe

A three-night stay in a lakeside cabin(小木屋) for two people, an Emerald Bay sightseeing for two, free breakfast and lunch. Rates are $299 per couple --- saving of up to $400.

Details: Hotel taxes are included

Time: Through Dec.15, 2009

Contact: 800/234-8946, zephyrcove.com

NEVADA

Montelago Village at Lake Las Vegas

A one-night stay at the Mediterranean-stlye MontelLago Village, 17 miles from Las Vegas. Rates start at $65 per person including ice-skating fees and skate rentals.

Details: Hotel taxes are an additional 12 percent

Time: Nov. 17, 2009 ～ Jan. 15, 2010

Contact: 866/399-2753, monteLagovillage.com

YELLOWSTONE

Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel

A two-night stay, breakfast daily, full-day ski rental, unlimited ice-skating and skates and a book of Yellowstone photos. Rates start at $119 per person. A one-night stay at the hotel starts at $65.

Time: Jan.1, 2010 ～ May.2, 2010

Details: Hotel taxes are an additional 8 percent

Contact: 866/439-2473, travelyellowstone.com

56. 1.If a couple and their 14-year-old son want to have a half-day tour of Canyon de Chelly on Oct.13, 2009, they should pay _______.

  A. $114       B. $123       C. $177       D. $189

57. 2.If you are interested in ice-skating, you may find more information in _______.

A. tbirdlodge.com and zephyrcove. com   

B. monteLagovillage.com and tbirdlodge.com

C. zephyrcove.com and travelyellowstone.com

D. travelyellowstone.com and monteLagovillage.com

58. 3.If you have a holiday in December, and intend to stay in a European-stlye hotel, you may go to _______.

A. Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel

B. Zephyr Cove Resort at Lake Tahoe

C. Montelago Village at Lake Las Vegas

D. Thunderbird Lodge in Canyon de Chelly

59. 4.You needn’t pay extra fees as hotel taxes if you stay in _______.

A. Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel

B. Zephyr Cove Resort at Lake Tahoe

C. Montelago Village at Lake Las Vegas

D. Thunderbird Lodge in Canyon de Chelly