Ella Fant was a middle-aged lady who lived with her only son John in a small house.She__36__John very much. In her__37__he couldn't do anything_38__.Every morning she would give him breakfast_39__bed and bring him the papers to__40__.It isn't really true that he was too__41__to work---in fact he had tried a few__42__.First of all he was a window-cleaner and in his first week he managed to_43__at least six windows. Then he_44__a bus conductor and on his second_45__a passenger stole his bag with all the fares（車費(fèi)）collected.He_46__lost his job as a postman_47__he sent off all the letters when he should have taken them to people's houses. It seemed that there was_48__suitable work for him. So he_49__to join the army. Mrs. Fant was so__50__about this that she told the__51__to all her neighbours. "My John is good to be a soldier," she said. "He is going to be the best soldier there__52__was,I can tell you!"
Then the great day came_53__he was to march past the palace in the parade（接受檢閱的隊(duì)伍）.His_54__mother traveled to the city early in the morning to be sure of getting a good__55__in the crowd.  The parade was full of sound and colour. But when John and his fellow soldiers came in sight some of the people watching couldn’t help laughing at the one who couldn't keep pace with the other as they marched along.
But Ella Fant, who was filled with happiness shouted at the top of her voice: "Look at them! They're all out of step except my John! Isn't he the best!"
小題1:.

A．depended on

B．waited on

C．trusted

D．loved

小題2:.

A．hope

B．eyes

C．head

D．beliefs

小題3:.

A．wrong

B．great

C．good

D．strange

小題4:.

A．to

B．a(chǎn)t

C．in

D．by

小題5:.

A．check

B．read

C．keep

D．sign

小題6:.

A．lazy

B．young

C．weak

D．shy

小題7:.

A．ones

B．years

C．tasks

D．jobs

小題8:.

A．erase

B．drop

C．break

D．clean

小題9:.A. followed   B  met        C. became      D. found
小題10:.

A．day

B．try

C．route

D．chance

小題11:.

A．thus

B．even

C．once

D．only

小題12:.

A．even if

B．so that

C．because

D．though

小題13:.

A．some

B．such

C．less

D．no

小題14:.

A．began

B．promised

C．managed

D．decided

小題15:.

A．excited

B．worried

C．a(chǎn)nxious

D．curious

小題16:.

A．incident

B．change

C．news

D．matter

小題17:.

A．yet

B．ever

C．never

D．just

小題18:.

A．where

B．since

C．when

D．till

小題19:.

A．proud

B．kind

C．strict

D．lucky

小題20:.

A．time

B．view

C．experience

D．impression

完型填空（共20小題；每小題1.5分，滿分30分）
閱讀下面短文，從短文后各題所給的四個(gè)選項(xiàng)（A、B、C和D）中選出可以填入空白處的最佳選項(xiàng)。 
For long, a little boy was wondering why his deskmate could rank 1^st in the class whenever he wanted to, while he himself failed to: he only ranked 21^st.
At home, he asked his Mom, “Mom, am I more   21 than others? I feel I am obedient and as careful as him, but   22 I always fall behind? ” Hearing the words， Mom was aware that her son began to  23  the sense of self-respect, which was now being injured by the ranking system.  24  at him, she went wordless, not knowing  25  to explain.
In another test, the son ranked 17^th, while his deskmate remained 1^st. Back home he   26  the same question. Mom really wanted to inform his son that   27  differs, which means that students ranking 1^st are supposed to be cleverer than normal ones.  28 , was this discouraging answer the one that her son was constantly  29  about? Thank goodness she did not open her mouth.
How to answer her son’s question? There were times when she felt an urge to say, “You are too lazy. You are not as hard-working as others…”but she stopped   30  imagining her son suffering from the pains of unsatisfied grades and rankings. She thought it   31  to put any additional burden on his son and was trying to find out a perfect answer.
Time passing swiftly, the son   32  primary school. Despite studying harder and better, he was still unable to keep up with his deskmate. To show her pride of him, Mom decided to   33  him to the sea. During the trip, she managed to give an answer.
Now, the son no longer worries about his   34 , and there are no boring guys who would inquire his grades in primary school, because,   35  the 1^st ranking, he is admitted to Tsinghua University. Back home in winter vacation, he was invited to   36 the students and parents in his high school, In the speech, he mentioned a valuable experience in his childhood, “…When my mother and I were lying on the   37 , she pointed to the front and said, “Do you see the seabirds struggling for food over there ?When the waves come near, little birds can rise   38 while awkward seagulls would take more time to complete the process. However, have you noticed birds that finally fly  39 the endless ocean are none other than the awkward seagulls?” The speech   40  many mothers present to tears, including his mother.

小題1:	A．considerate B．careless C．stupid D．clever

小題2:	A．what if B．how come C．how about D．what for

小題3:	A．lose B．have C．win D．beat

小題4:	A．Shouting B．Glaring C．Staring D．Pointing

小題5:	A．which B．why C．when D．how

小題6:	A．raised B．met C．a(chǎn)nswered D．got

小題7:	A．intelligence B．right C．knowledge D．strength

小題8:	A．Therefore B．Still C．Thus D．However

小題9:	A．enthusiastic B．curious C．crazy D．clear

小題10:

A．if B．before C．unless D．when

小題11:

A．cruel B．important C．disappointed D．necessary

小題12:

A．a(chǎn)ttended B．started C．finished D．entered

小題13:

A．guide B．take C．bring D．push

小題14:

A．homework B．belongings C．health D．rankings

小題15:

A．in B．by C．with D．on

小題16:

A．teach B．deliver C．a(chǎn)ddress D．face

小題17:

A．floor B．road C．bank D．beach

小題18:

A．quickly B．suddenly C．slowly D．sharply

小題19:

A．into B．through C．a(chǎn)cross D．throughout

小題20:

A．made B．moved C．impressed D．inspired

完形填空（共20小題；每小題1．5分，滿分30分）
閱讀下面短文，從短文后各題所給的四個(gè)選項(xiàng)（A、B、C和D）選出可以填入空白的最佳選項(xiàng)，并在答題卡上將該項(xiàng)涂黑。
When I was fifteen, I announced to my English class that I was going to write my own books. Half the students smiled unkindly,   36   nearly fell out of their chairs laughing. “Don’t be   37  , only geniuses can become writers,” the English teacher said, “And you are getting a D this term.” I was so ashamed I burst into   38  . That night I wrote a short sad poem about broken dreams and mailed it to the newspaper. To my   39  , they published it and sent me two dollars. I was a published and paid writer. I showed my teacher and fellow students. They laughed, “Just plain dumb luck,” the teacher said. I  40 success. I’d sold the first thing I’d   41 written. That was more than any of them had done and if it was just dumb luck that was fine with me.
During the next two years I sold dozens of poems and letters. By the time I graduated from high school, I had scrapbooks (剪貼簿)  42   my published works. I never   43   my writing to my teachers, friends or my family   44   because they were dream killers.
I had four children at the time.  45   the children slept, I typed on my ancient typewriter. I wrote what I felt. It took nine months. I chose a   46   and mailed it. A month later I received a contract, an advance on payments, and a request to start   47 another book. Crying Wind, became a best seller, was translated into fifteen languages and sold worldwide. My first book also became  48  reading in native American schools in Canada.
The   49  year I ever had as a writer I earned two dollars. In my best year I earned 36,000 dollars. People ask what college I   50  , what degrees I had and what qualifications I have to be a writer. The answer is: “None.” I just write. I’m not a genius. I use an electric typewriter that I paid a hundred and twenty nine dollars  51  six years ago. I do all the housework and  52   my writing in a few minutes here and there. I’ve written eight books. To all those who dream of writing, I’m shouting at you: “Yes, you can. Don’t listen to them.” I don’t write right   53   I’ve succeeded. Writing is   54  , it’s fun and anyone can do it.   55  , a little dumb luck doesn’t hurt.

小題1:	A．other B．others C．the other D．the rest

小題2:  

A．silly

B．curious

C．excited

D．depressed

小題3:  

A．laughter

B．tears

C．song

D．cheers

小題4:  

A．puzzlement

B．disappointment

C．expectation

D．a(chǎn)stonishment

小題5:  

A．tasted

B．met

C．a(chǎn)ccepted

D．considered

小題6:  

A．yet

B．never

C．even

D．ever

小題7:  

A．crowded with

B．filled with

C．combined with

D．linked with

小題8:  

A．remembered

B．concluded

C．mentioned

D．described

小題9:  

A．a(chǎn)gain

B．instead

C．still

D．merely

小題10:  

A．Though

B．Before

C．Until

D．While

小題11:

A．writer B．reporter C．publisher D．manager

小題12:

A．working on B．going on C．turning on D．putting on

小題13:  

A．requested

B．required

C．demanded

D．reminded

小題14:

A．busiest B．worse C．worst D．highest

小題15:

A．a(chǎn)ttended B．took C．a(chǎn)dmitted D．participated

小題16:  

A．out

B．to

C．by

D．for

小題17:

A．keep B．fit C．save D．hold

小題18:  

A．or

B．so

C．a(chǎn)nd

D．but

小題19:

A．easy B．hard C．convenient D．practical

小題20:

A．On the contrary B．Of course C．As a result D．In this way

What should you think about when you try to find your career? You are probably better at some school subjects than others, and these may show strengths that you can use in your work. A boy who is good at mathematics can use that in engineering career. A girl who spells well and likes English may be good at office work. So it is important to know the subjects you do well in at school. On the other hand, you may not have any specially strong or weak subjects but your records show a general satisfactory standard. Although not all subjects can be used directly in a job, they may have indirect value.
　  Your school may have taught you skills, such as typing or technical drawing, which you can use in your work. You may be good at mental work or cookery and look for a job where you can improve these skills.
If you have had a part-time job on Saturdays or in summer, think what you gained from it. If nothing else, you may have learned how to get to work on time, to follow instructions and to get on with older workers. You may have learned to give correct change in a shop, for example. Just as important, you may become interested in a particular industry or career you see from the inside in a part-time job.
　  Facing your weak points is also part of knowing yourself. You may be all thumbs when you handle tools; perhaps you are a poor speller or cannot add up a column of figures. It is bitter to face any weaknesses than to pretend they do not exist. Your school records, for instance, may not be very good, yet it is an important part of your background. You should not feel sorry about it but instead recognize that you will have a chance of a fresh start at work.
小題1:In the writer’s opinion, for a student to have a part-time job is probably ________.

A．a(chǎn) good way to find out his weak points

B．one of the best ways of earning extra money

C．of great use for his work in the future

D．a(chǎn) waste of time he could have spent on study

小題2:If a student’s school record is not good, according to the passage, he ________.

A．may do well in his future work

B．won’t be able to find a suitable job

C．may be a complete failure in the future

D．will regret not having worked harder at school

小題3: The whole passage centers around ________.

A．looking for a part-time job

B．developing one’s abilities at school

C．gaining much knowledge by working hard at school

D．knowing yourself before trying to choose a career

The Ministry of Health has called for more awareness from the public on the mental health of the young, as part of efforts to mark World Mental Health Day.
More than 15 percent of the Chinese youth have been found with mental problems, and about 30 million young people under 17 are suffering from depression, the Shanghai-­based Wenhui Daily reported.
The World Health Organization predicted that before 2020, the rate of children with mental problems will increase to 50 percent, and mental problems will become a major factor behind death and illness in the young worldwide.
Deng Xiaohong, the spokesperson for the Beijing Municipal Health Bureau, said rapid social change is one of the reasons behind the rising number of youngsters with psychological problems. If these mental diseases are not addressed on time, occurrence (發(fā)生) of crime, drug­taking and other dangerous behavior is expected to rise.
Experts said mental disease could be caused by many factors, such as the inability to handle interpersonal relations well, unstable (不穩(wěn)定的) emotions and pressure from the overload of study. A number of experts have also said the one-­child policy is another reason leading to poor mental health in the young.
Children were said to be too “spoiled” and “selfish” in one-­child families. Schools in many cities were reported rolling out measures to help students maintain their mental well­being. Yin Jingmiao, a teacher of the Beijing No. 105 Middle School, told China Daily that the school invites psychologists to provide counseling (咨詢) to students three times a month. “Students can be arranged to have 40­minute counseling lessons,” Yin said. The school also gives lectures on mental health to senior grade students before they take the national college entrance exams, to help ease any anxiety arising from the tests.
小題1: What is the purpose of the passage?

A．To urge awareness on mental health of the young.

B．To give details of the problems the Chinese youth are facing today.

C．To recommend that schools should invite more psychologists to help students.

D．To show us causes of the mental problems among students.

小題2: The underlined word “addressed” in the fourth paragraph most probably means ________.

A．talked about

B．dealt with

C．decided

D．introduced

小題3:From the passage we can know that the causes of mental problems are mainly the following EXCEPT ________.

A．one­-child policy

B．lack of ability to handle interpersonal relations well

C．lack of special training in mental health

D．heavy burden from study

小題4: We can learn that to bring down the occurrence of mental problems among the youth, ________.

A．special attention should be paid to the mental health of the young

B．psychologists must be a necessary part of schools

C．the government should cancel tests to ease the pressure on the students

D．parents must try their best to meet all the needs of their children

完型填空（共20小題；每小題1．5分，滿分30分）
閱讀下面短文，掌握其大意，然后從36—55各題所給的四個(gè)選項(xiàng)（A、B、C和D）中，選出最佳選項(xiàng)，并在答題卡上涂黑。
Back in the 15th century, in a tiny village in Germany, lived a family with eighteen children．Eighteen! In order  36  to keep food on the table, the father, a goldsmith by  37  , worked almost eighteen hours a day at his trade．Despite their seemingly   38  condition, two of the eldest children had a dream．They both wanted to pursue their talent for art,  39  they knew well that their father would never be able to 40  either of them to study at the Academy．
After many long discussions at night in their  41  bed, the two boys finally worked out a pact．They would toss （擲） a coin．The   42   would go down into the nearby mines and, with his earnings,   43  his winning brother for the academy．Then, in four years, he would support the Other one．Then Albrecht Durer won the toss and  44 to Nuremberg．Albert went down into the dangerous mines and, for the next four years,   45 his brother, whose work at the academy was almost an immediate sensation．By the time he graduated, he was beginning to   46 considerable fees for himself．
When the young artist  47  home and said to his brother, "And now, Albert, blessed brother of mine, now it is your   48  . Now you can go to the Academy to pursue your dream, and I will  49  you．"
Albert rose and wiped the  50   from his cheeks．"No, brother．I cannot go to Nuremberg．It is too  51  for me．Look…look what four years in the mines have done to my 52  ! I cannot even hold a glass, much less make delicate lines on canvas   53  a pen or a brush．"
More than 450 years have  54 ．By now, among Albrecht Durer's hundreds of masterful portraits, "The Praying Hands" is one  55  creation that can catch the world's hearts．

小題1:	A．merely B．fully C．completely D．entirely

小題2:．

A．heart

B．method

C．profession

D．words

小題3:.

A．demanding

B．promising

C．hopeless

D．careless

小題4:.

A．so

B．a(chǎn)nd

C．however

D．but

小題5:．

A．study

B．send

C．give

D．offer

小題6:.

A．separated

B．crowded

C．new

D．unusual

小題7:.

A．winner

B．loser

C．old

D．younger

小題8:.

A．support

B．a(chǎn)dvertise

C．expect

D．require

小題9:.

A．flew away

B．went off

C．set aside

D．left behind

小題10:.

A．deserved

B．desired

C．financed

D．envied

小題11:.

A．spend

B．save

C．draw

D．earn

小題12:.

A．a(chǎn)rrived

B．regained

C．returned

D．got

小題13:．

A．turn

B．time

C．top

D．fate

小題14:.

A．take charge of

B．make up for

C．make use of

D．take care of

小題15:.

A．smiles

B．sweats

C．tears

D．hints

小題16:.

A．late

B．nervous

C．tiring

D．tense

小題17:.

A．eyes

B．hands

C．pictures

D．mines

小題18:.

A．in

B．of

C．upon

D．with

小題19:.

A．passed

B．kept

C．remembered

D．changed

小題20:

A．strange B．touching C．wonderful D．mysterious

Hana al—Shaibani was born on August 27, 1942．She was the only girl in her family, having two older and two younger brothers．Her father, a politician and journalist, loved her and played a large role in shaping the woman she grew up to be．
In 1956, Iraq's Baath party started to grow in popularity．Its slogans declaring liberty, Arab socialism and unity attracted the younger generation, including Hana．Although she was only 14 years old, she turned member of the party-receiving her education with her political activities．During her university years, she worked for the Baath party during the day and attended classes in the evening．
In 1958, following the overthrow of Iraq's monarchy （君主政治） , Hana rose through the ranks and was chosen to lead the party's female members．She was just 16．Two years later, she was selected as one of three representatives of the Iraqi Baath party to attend the Arab National Baath Party Conference, held that year in Beirut．Still just a teenager, she had already achieved more than most women from her region could ever imagine．
As was known to everyone, she was determined and fearless．One of the most memorable family stories tells of the time in 1959 when she left the house to join an organization against the rule of the then prime minister, Abdel Karim Qassim．The atmosphere was tense and a number of the organisers would later be killed．But Hana was determined to attend．
Sensing trouble, she hid the gun and carried beneath her skirt as she walked down the stairs．Her father begged with her not to go．He explained that as a patriot he understood her sense of duty, but added that his love for her went beyond all else．Hana replied; "Papa, you were once a patriotic man and when you were called upon to fight, you did．Please understand, so that I may go with your blessing rather than without．" Her father could not stop her．
小題1:．The passage mainly talks about __    __．
A．the life of Hana al-Shaibani       
B．the achievement of Hana al-Shaibani
D．the sufferings Hana al-Shaibani has received
D．Hana al-Shaibani and her father
小題2:．When Hana al-Shaibani joined the Baath party, __    __．

A．she had to abandon her studies

B．she became popular with the people

C．she attracted the younger generation

D．she was then only a student

小題3:．From the third paragraph we can know that _     ___．

A．Hana stood up tor Iraq's monarchy totally

B．Hana was strongly against the old government

C．Hana defeated more women older than her

D．Hana was made Chairwoman of the party

小題4:．The passage is developed in the order of ___     _．

A．place

B．progress

C．time

D．space

完形填空（共20小題：每小題2分，滿分40分）
閱讀下面短文，掌握其大意，然后從36~55各題所給的四個(gè)選項(xiàng)（A、B、C和D）中，選出可以填入空白處的最佳選項(xiàng)，并在答題卡上將該項(xiàng)涂黑。
The old man went slowly into the restaurant. A young waitress named Mary  36  him go toward a table by the window.
Mary ran  37  to him, and said, “Here, Sir. Let me give you a  38  with that chair.”
She pulled the chair away from the table. Steadying(使平穩(wěn)) him with one arm, she helped him move  39  the chair, and get  40  seated. Then she leaned his  41  against the table where he could reach it. In a  42 , clear voice he said, “Thank you, Miss. And bless you for your kind  43 .” “You’re welcome, Sir.” She replied. “And my name is Mary. I’ll be back in a moment, and if you need  44 , just wave at me!”
 45 he had finished a rich meal of pancakes, bacon, and hot lemon tea, Mary brought him the change. She __46__ him up from his chair, and out from behind the table. She handed  47 his walking stick, and  48  with him to the front door.
Holding the door  49  for him, she said, “Come back and see us, Sir!” He turned with his whole body, smiled, and nodded. “You are very kind.” he said softly.  50 Mary went to clean his table, she was very  51 . Under his plate she found a business card and a note. Under the note was a one-hundred-dollar bill.
The note  52: “Dear Mary, I respect you very much, and you  53  yourself too. It shows by the  54  you treat others. You have found the secret of happiness. Your kind gestures will shine through  55  meets you.”
The man she had waited on was the owner of the restaurant where she worked. This was the first time that she or any of his employees had ever seen him in person.

小題1:	A．watched B．helped C．looked D．wanted

小題2:	A．towards B．over C．a(chǎn)way D．outside

小題3:	A．lift B．change C．ring D．hand

小題4:	A．behind B．next to C．in the front of D．in front of

小題5:	A．comfortably B．nervously C．curiously D．a(chǎn)ctively

小題6:	A．hat B．walking stick C．coat D．bag

小題7:	A．hard B．tough C．soft D．cold

小題8:	A．methods B．minds C．gestures D．thoughts

小題9:	A．nothing B．everything C．a(chǎn)nybody D．a(chǎn)nything

小題10:

A．After B．Before C．As if D．If

小題11:

A．took B．helped C．pulled D．called

小題12:

A．her B．them C．him D．it

小題13:

A．waved B．greeted C．walked D．sent

小題14:

A．open B．shut C．closed D．opened

小題15:.

A．Unless

B．Though

C．Now that

D．When

小題16:

A．surprised B．puzzled C．disappointed D．satisfied

小題17:

A．put B．read C．told D．spoke

小題18:

A．ignore B．value C．respect D．express

小題19:

A．way B．smile C．a(chǎn)ction D．style

小題20:

A．who B．whom C．a(chǎn)nyone D．whoever

Well, Mrs Evans, I’ve done my best to look after David. I’ve tidied his room up every day, got him a meal together whenever he needed one and made sure he’s always had a clean shirt to put on. It’s not been easy, with two of my own to worry about, as well. David had the best of attention, I must say. But now because I asked him to give up bringing that American friend to his home he has got quite and unfriendly. He comes in at all hours and his behaviour—well, it’s quite hard to put up with—and it’s all because of this friend. I’m sure he’s a bad influence. You see, David is a visitor and doesn’t fully understand our ways.
He used to study most evenings. He’s got through quite a bit of work. He did up his room quite nicely, with bookshelves and large posters. He’d ask Mr Smith and me up for a drink and cheer us up with songs from his country. He’s very good at the guitar, you know.
I don’t want to appear as if I’m running after him, but it’s about time we made it up. I’m sure he’s upset because I blame him for that. It might be a good idea to take him out for a meal, perhaps even with his friend. I don’t know whether it will do any good but we can try. I’m glad I’ve had this little chat with you, Mrs Evans, and I’ll let you know how I get on.
小題1:David is          .

A．Mrs Smith’s pet	B．Mrs Smith’s son
C．a(chǎn) visiting student	D．a(chǎn) singer

小題2:Mrs. Smith wants to make up(化解) the quarrel by _______.

A．cooking a meal	B．inviting David and his friend out
C．running after David	D．giving them drinks

小題3:David’s present attitude to Mrs Smith is     .

A．very attentive

B．unfriendly

C．cheerful

D．excited

One afternoon, my son Adam asked me, “Are all people the same even if they are different in color?”
I thought for a minute, and then I said, “I’ll explain, 21 you can just wait until we make a quick 22 at the grocery store. I have something 23 to show you. ”
At grocery store, we 24 some apples --- red, green and yellow ones. Back home, I told Adam, “It’s time to 25 your question.” I put one apple of each 26 on the table. Then I looked at Adam, who had a 27 look on his face. 
“People are like apples. They come in all 28 colors, shapes and sizes. On the 29,  some of the apples may not 30 look as the others. ” As I was talking, Adam was 31 each one carefully. 
Then, I took each of the apples and peeled（削皮）them, 32 them back on the table, but 33 a different place. 
“Okay, Adam, tell me which is which.”
He said, “I 34 tell. They all look same now. ” “Take a bite of 35. See if that helps you 36 which one is which. ”
He took 37, and then a huge smile came across his face. . ”People are 38 like apples! They are all different, but once you 39 the outside, they’re pretty much the same on the inside. ”
He totally 40 it. I didn’t need to say or do anything else. 
小題1:.

A．a(chǎn)lthough

B．so

C．because

D．if

小題2:.

A．stop

B．star

C．turn

D．stay

小題3:.

A．expressive

B．encouraging

C．informative

D．interesting

小題4:.

A．bought

B．counted

C．saw

D．collected

小題5:. A. check      B. mention      C. answer         D. improve
小題6:.

A．size

B．type

C．shape

D．class

小題7:.

A．worried

B．satisfy

C．proud

D．curious

小題8:.

A．ordinary

B．normal

C．different

D．regular

小題9:.

A．outside

B．whole

C．table

D．inside

小題10:.

A．still

B．even

C．only

D．ever

小題11:.

A．examining

B．measuring

C．drawing

D．packing

小題12:.

A．keeping

B．placing

C．pulling

D．giving

小題13:.

A．on

B．toward

C．for

D．in

小題14:.

A．mustn’t

B．can’t

C．shouldn’t

D．needn’t

小題15:.

A．each one

B．each other

C．the other

D．one another

小題16:.

A．a(chǎn)dmit

B．consider

C．decide

D．believe

小題17:.

A．big bites

B．deep breaths

C．a(chǎn) firm hold

D．close look

小題18:.

A．just

B．a(chǎn)lways

C．merely

D．seldom

小題19:.

A．put away

B．get down

C．hand out

D．take off

小題20:.

A．made

B．took

C．got

D．did