Sometimes your biggest weakness can become your biggest strength. Take, for example, the story of one boy who decided to study judo(柔道)____ 1____the fact that he had lost his____ 2____in a car accident.

The boy began lessons with an old Japanese judo master. The boy was doing__ 3__, but he couldn’t understand____ 4__ , after three months of training, the master had taught him only one move(招數(shù)). “Sensei” the boy finally said, “____5____I be learning more moves(招數(shù))?” Not quite understanding, but believing in his teacher, the boy____ 6____training.

Several months later, the sensei took the boy to his____ 7____ tournament（聯(lián)賽）.____8____himself, the boy easily won his first two matches. The third match proved to be more difficult, but after some time, his opponent became____ 9____and charged; the boy skillfully used his one move to____10____the match. Still amazed by his success, the boy was now in the finals.

This time, his opponent was____11____and more experienced. Soon the____12____appeared to be overmatched.____ 13____ the boy might get__14__ , the referee would call a time-out. He was about to stop the match____15____the sensei stopped it. “No,” the sensei insisted, “Let him__16 __.”

Soon after the match renewed, his opponent made a deadly mistake: he____17____his guard. Instantly, the boy used his move to beat him. On the way home, the boy and sensei 18____every move in every match. Then the boy gathered the____19____to ask his master, “Sensei, how did I win the tournament with only one move?”

“Two reasons,” the sensei answered. “First, you’ve____20____mastered one of the most difficult throws. Second, your opponent always failed to grab your left arm.”

A. considering         B. for            C. despite            D. though

A. right arm           B. left arm        C. right leg         D. left leg

A. poorly              B. badly        C. hardly         D. well

A. why                 B. how         C. that         D. what

A. Mustn’t            B. Shouldn’t        C. Haven’t         D. Wouldn’t

A. stopped        B. resisted         C. kept         D. hated

A. first        B. second         C. third         D. final

A. Finding        B. Moving        C. Wondering         D. Surprising

A. uncomfortable        B. injured        C. impatient        D. excited

A. win        B. lose        C. defeat         D. beat

A. much fatter         B. more excited         C. stronger   D. more skillful

A. opponent         B. boy         C. sensei         D. referee

A. Concerning        B. Believing in        C. Supposing     D. Cared

A. angry        B. lost         C. hurt        D. tired

A. when         B. while        C. which        D. how

A. stop         B. lose        C. train        D. continue

A. fell        B. dropped         C. wore        D. put on

A. reviewed        B. remembered        C. reminded        D. restored

A. information         B. strength        C. courage        D. energy

A. never        B. almost        C. seldom         D. hardly

“I like you more than her, my dear.” “You mean more than _____love her or more than she loves _____?”? 　

A. you, me      B. she, you?     C. I, me        D. I, you

I _____ you somewhere before , but your name has escaped me _____ moment .

        A. must see ; for a moment                 B. must have seen ; for a moment

        C. must see ; for the moment                D. must have seen ; for the moment

She was so angry at all ______ I was doing ______ she walked out.

A. that; which          B. that; that     C. which; that          D. which; as to

It is so difficult a problem that _____ student in this class _____ work it out.?

　　A. any, can't        B. no, can?    C. every, can       D. no, can't??

_____ with a good education can apply for the job.?

　　A. Who　   B. Whoever 　  C. Anyone 　   D. Who ever

The headmaster hurried to the concert hall only ___ the speaker ____.

A.to find;gone    B.to find;left     C.finding;left      D.finding;gone        

As I walked home one freezing day, I stumbled(絆腳) on a wallet in the street. I picked it up and looked inside to find some   21  so that I could call the owner. But the wallet   22  only three dollars and a letter, which looked as if it had been in there for years. The envelope was   23   and the only thing on it was the return address. I started to open the letter,   24  to find some clue. Then I saw the dateline－1924. The letter had been written almost sixty years earlier! It was written in a beautiful handwriting, on blue paper with a little flower in the left-hand corner. It was a “Dear John”(絕交) letter that told the   25  , Michael, that the writer could not see him any more because her mother   26   it. Even so, she wrote that she would  27   love him. It was signed Hannah.

It was a beautiful letter, but there was no   28  , except for the name Michael, to identify the owner.   29   if I called the information center, the operator could find a phone listing for the address on the envelope. Actually, I took great   30   to find both Hannah and Michael, who still remained single. Then, after sixty years’ separation, they married each other in their late seventies. And I was invited to be their best man!

21．A．identification          B．qualification            C．recognition             D．description

22．A．cost                       B．filled                      C．contained         D．included

23．A．new                       B．worn                      C．pretty                     D．a(chǎn)ttractive

24．A．managing               B．wondering              C．supposing               D．hoping

25．A．receiver                  B．owner                     C．friend                     D．partner

26．A．a(chǎn)llowed                  B．forced                    C．forbade                   D．promised

27．A．ever                       B．never               C．a(chǎn)lways                    D．even

28．A．problem                 B．way                        C．mark                      D．sign

29．A．Only                      B．Even                      C．As                          D．Maybe

30．A．pains                      B．risks                       C．a(chǎn)ctions                    D．cautions

Not only ______the jewelry she ____been sold for her son’s gambling debts but also her house.

A. is； has   B. has； had  C. has； has   D. 不填； has

It had been some time since Jack had seen the old man. College, carrier, and life itself got in the way. In fact, Jack moved clear across the country in pursuit of the dreams. There, in the rush of his busy life, Jack had little time to think about the past and often no time to spend with his wife and son. He was working on his future, and nothing could stop him.

Over the phone, his mother told him, “Mr. Belser died last night. The funeral is Wednesday.” Memories fleshed through his mind like an old newsreel as he sat quietly remembering his childhood days.

“Jack, did you hear me?”

“Oh, sorry, Mom. Yes, I heard you. it’s been so long since I thought of him. I’m sorry, but I honestly thought he died years ago,” Jack said.

“Well, he didn’t forget you. Every time I saw him he’d ask how you were doing. He’d reminisce (回憶) about the many days you spent over ‘his side of the fence’ as he put it, ” Mom told him.

“I loved that old house he lived in,” Jack said.

“You know, Jack, after your father died, Mr. Belser stepped in to make sure you had a man’s influence in your life,” she said.

“He’s the one who taught me carpentry. I wouldn’t be in this business if it weren’t for him. He spent a lot of time teaching me things he thought were important. Mom, I’ll be there for the funeral.” Jack said.

Busy as he was, he kept his word. Jack caught the next flight to his hometown. Mr. Belser’s funeral was small and uneventful. He had no children of his own, and most of his relatives had passed away.

The night before he had to return home, Jack and his Mom stopped by to see the old house next door one more time, which was exactly as he remembered. Every step held memories. Every picture, every piece of furniture … Jack stopped suddenly.

“What’s wrong, Jack?” his Mom asked.

“The box is gone,” he said.

“What box?” Mom asked.

“There was a small gold box that he kept locked on top of his desk. I must have asked him a thousand times what was inside. All he’d ever tell me was ‘the thing I value most’,” Jack said.

It was gone. Everything about the house was exactly how Jack remembered it, except for the box. He figured someone from the Belser family had taken it.

“Now I’ll never know what was so valuable to him,” Jack said sadly.

Returning to his office the next day, he found a package on his desk. The return address caught his attention.

“Mr. Harold Belser” it read.

Jack tore open the package. There inside was the gold box and an envelope. Jack’s hands shook as he read the note inside,

“Upon my death, please forward this box and its contents to Jack Bernett. It’s the thing I valued most in my life.” A small key was taped to the letter. His heart racing, and tears filling his eyes. Jack carefully unlocked the box. There inside he found a beautiful gold pocket watch. Running his fingers slowly over the fine cover, he opened it.

Inside he found these words carved: “Jack. Thanks for your time! Harold Belser.”

“Oh. My God! This is the thing he valued most …”

Jack held the watch for a few minutes, then called his assistant and cleared his appointments for the next two days. “Why?” his assistant asked.

“I need some time to spend with my son,” he said.

46. Why did Jack think Mr. Belser died years ago?

   A. College and career prevented him from remembering Mr. Belser.

   B. Jack was too busy with his business and family to think about Mr. Belser.

   C. Jack was too busy realizing his dreams to think about Mr. Belser.

   D. His present busy life washed away his children memories.

47. Jack’s mother told him on the phone about Mr. Belser EXCEPT that _________.

   A. Mr. Belser often asked how Jack was doing

   B. Mr. Belser’s funeral would take place on Wednesday

   C. Mr. Belser had asked for Jack’s mailing address

   D. Mr. Belser had pleasant memories of their time together

48. Why did Belser send Jack his gold watch?

   A. Because he was grateful for Jack’s time with him.

   B. Because he had no children or relatives.

   C. Because he thought he had to keep his word.

   D. Because Jack had always wanted it during his childhood.

49. Why did Jack say he needed some time to spend with his son?

   A. He was very tired of his work and wanted to have a good rest.

   B. He had promised to spare more time to stay with his son.

   C. He had missed his son and his family for days.

   D. He came to realize the importance of the time with his family.

50. Which of the following is the most suitable title for this passage?

   A. The Good Old Times                           B. What He Valued Most

   C. An Old Gold Watch                             D. The Lost Childhood Days