_____ Sun Yue has been selected into the L.A.Lakers(湖人隊), he might as well make full use of the chance.

   A. After                   B. Although             C. As soon as           D. Now that

-- Do you enjoy ______ here?

-- Oh, yes, the air, the green hill, the thickly trees. Everything is so attractive.

A. it                         B. these                C. them                D. those

第二節(jié)：完形填空(共20小題；每小題1.5分，滿分30分)

閱讀下面短文，從短文后所給各題的四個選項(A、B、C和D)中，選出可以填入空白處的最佳選項, 并在答題卡上將該項涂黑。

It was no wonder I was not looking forward to entering ninth grade. High school is well-known for being a battleground, where everyone seems to be  36  through physical changes, emotional mood swings, and low self-respect. For me,  37  was my punishment.

I had always felt insecure and out of 38 as one of the  39  members of my class, standing a head above the other girls and bending at the  40  of the line to avoid sticking  41 .

I especially hate being around large groups of people, like during the social hour after services at my church.  42  the prayers were finished, I would leave as quickly as possible so I could  43  other well-meaning congratulations, "Ruthie! Look how tall you' re getting!"

My grandfather would watch me  44  increasingly uncomfortable, but he did not  45  at my self--consciousness or try to comfort me.  46 , he would remind me. "Stand straight and tall," he would say, as I unsuccessfully tried to shrink (使縮小) myself. Moreover, each time, I would embarrassedly obey. Even at age 15, I understood that his advice was about  47  than just feet and inches.

My grandfather grew up in war-torn Europe. When German soldiers  48  his hometown, he wound up joining the Soviet army to fight  49  his country's freedom. "Stand straight, stand tall," meant something else back then.

_50  the war, he boarded a boat for  51  , and on January 27, 1947, he stepped onto the dock in Manhattan. He was hungry and  52  from seasickness. All alone in a new country, he was  53  about his future. Still, he marched head-on into the streets of New York. Soon he met  54  European immigrants, each of them trying to find his or her own way. If they could do it, why couldn't he? "Stand straight, stand tall," he would remind himself. He felt his faith  55 . When he walked into the church that first time, he walked in proudly.

36. A. going                  B. getting             C. looking             D. putting

37. A. age                     B. sex                   C. height               D. face

38. A. place                 B. order              C. control             D. date

39. A. younger                B. shorter                   C. fatter              D. taller

40. A. head                 B. bottom             C. back               D. side

41. A. to                   B. out                C. with                D. off

42. A. Until                B. Unless             C. Once               D. Before

43. A. avoid                B. receive              C. accept              D. refuse

44. A. change               B. grow               C. sense               D. make

45. A. look                 B. stare               C. stay                D. laugh

46. A. Instead               B. Besides              C. However            D. Therefore

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

48. A. fought                B. developed         C. occupied            D. marched

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

50. A. Before               B. During             C. Without              D. After

51. A. German              B. Australia            C. America            D. Canada

52. A. coming              B. learning            C. suffering            D. differing

53. A. frightened             B. excited             C. serious              D. sorrowful

54. A. few                 B. more               C. most               D. other

55. A. increasing             B. returning             C. gaining              D. disappearing

Alzheimer's disease is a major national health problem. Nearly 2 million Americans over the age of65 have Alzheimer's disease. It is a leading cause of death among the elderly. But Alzheimer's disease is not confined (限于) to the aged. There may be a million or more people under the age of 65 suffering from the disease.

At one time, people suffering from the disease were said to be "getting old". The disease was thought to be a natural part of growing old, but it is now known that Alzheimer's disease strikes young and old alike. It is an organic (器官的) disease, that destroys brain cells.

Alzheimer's disease affects the patient's memory, speech, and movement. In the beginning stages of the disease, the patient may seem slightly confused. He may have trouble speaking．then the patient's memory begins to fail. He may forget dates, numbers, names and plans.

As the disease progresses, the patient may not recognize family and friends. These symptoms(癥狀) often cause terrible anxiety in the patient. He may feel lost and frightened. Sometimes the patient reacts with wild and bad behavior.

In the last stages of the disease, the patient may not be able to take care of himself. He may have lost the ability to speak and walk.

Scientists don't know exactly what causes Alzheimer's disease. It may be caused by a virus (病毒). It may be caused by a poisonous substance(物質(zhì)) in the environment. At present, there is no cure for the disease. But there are ways to slow its progress. Exercise and physical treatment can help the patients of this disease.

The main idea of the passage is that Alzheimer's disease _________ .

A．is a terrible part of the aging process

B．is an organic disease that affects young and old

C．can be cured by physical treatment

D．causes forgetfulness

All of the following are symptoms of Alzheimer's disease EXCEPT__________．

A．forgetfulness

B．difficulty in speaking

C．loss of sight.

D．loss of the ability to walk

According to the passage, which of the following may be a cause of Alzheimer's disease?

A．Poisons produced by the brain．

B．Getting old.

C．A virus.

D．Lack of exercise.

The press of Alzheimer's disease can be slowed by

A．operation

B．a(chǎn) change in environment

C．medicines　

D．physical treatment and exercise

According to the American Automobile（car）Association, since 1964 all cars sold in the United States have been equipped with seat belts（帶子）(They are also called safety belts) Many studies of car accidents have shown that safety belts can save lives. One study showed that forty percent of those killed in car accidents could have been saved if they have been wearing seat belts.

   Unfortunately seat belts are worn only by a small number of drivers and passengers     about fifteen percent in cities and only nine percent in small towns. And safety belt can not protect people who do not wear them.

   In order to find out what kinds of people do wear seat belts, a study was made in several cities in of the United States. The following facts were learned about those who use their safety belts.

1. They do not smoke while driving.

2. They had more education than less educated people

3. They know some one who was hurt(but not killed) in an accident

Advertisements based on these facts have been printed in newspapers and magazines in order to teach people the importance of using seat belt. But these advertisements have not helped much. Some people believe there should be a law ordering drivers and passengers to use safety belts. In Australia, where there is such a law, death in car accidents have reduced to twenty-four percent.

Seat belts                                 

A. are safe clothes car drivers usually wear when they drive.

B. Are belts that are used to tie drivers’ hands when they drive

C. Have been worn by all drivers in the united States since 1964

D. Are something that protect drivers from injury in car accidents.

“One study showed that…” Here “study” means       

A. lesson      B. exam      C. research      D. education

Which of the following sentences is NOT true？

A. More drivers in the country wear seat belts.

B. More educated people in the United States wear seat belts.

C. Much has been done to advise drivers to wear safety belts.

D. About three-twentieths of the drivers wear seat belts.

Which of the following is true?

A. Most people who do wear seats smoke while driving.

B. When it is hot, people don’t have to wear their seat belts.

C. A law was made in Australia that only those who don’t smoke can drive a car

D. Some people agree that those who do not wear seat belts while driving should pay money for it.

What is the best title of the passage?

A. Seat belts             B. Who wear seat belts

C. A study on seat belts    D. A law and safety belts

The old woman has a son and two daughters, and       are college students now.

A. all of whom      B. both of whom     C. all of them     D. both of them

 Seeing the happy _________of children playing in the park, I’m full of joy and  confidence in the future of our country.

  A. sight            B. scene           C. view            D. sign

Nowadays, many people walk to work ________ Copenhagen Conference calling for living a low-carbon lifestyle to cope with global warming.

A. in relation to                 B. in response to         C. in addition to    D. in opposition to

―Did you hear the news this morning?

    ―Oh, yes, ________ was announced on the radio has caused great excitement among pupils.

A. that        B. which         C. something       D. all that

四．閱讀理解（每題2分，共40分）

An old woman went suddenly blind. She promised a doctor a lot of money if he could make her see again. “If you fail”, she said , “ you will get nothing,” The doctor agreed with her.

The doctor soon discovered what was wrong with her, but he decided not to cure her right away. Instead, each time he visited, he secretly took some of her things. When he had taken everything that he wanted, he cured her blindness and sent her a large bill. Now when the old woman could see again she noticed that all her things had gone and she refused to pay the bill. So the doctor took her before a judge.

“What the doctor says is true.” she said to the judge. “But I say I’m not cured, because I still can’t see any of the things in my house.”

The old woman won her case and the doctor went away unhappily without getting his pay.

71. The doctor didn’t cure the old woman right away because __________.

A. He didn’t know how to cure her              B. He wanted to get a lot of money

C. He wanted to take the woman’s things       D The woman refused to pay him

72. The woman was _______ .

A. clever       B. greedy        C. cruel       D. dishonest

73. The doctor was ________.

A. honest       B. a cheat       C. a kind man      D. ready to help others

74. Which sentence is right according to the passage?

A. The judge didn’t believe the old woman    

B. The doctor cured the woman’s blindness in a short time.

C. The woman got back all her things taken by the doctor.

D. The doctor failed to get his pay.