___________ Uncle Tom came, he would bring us some gifts.

A．For the first time       B．Every time that     C．Every time        D．The first time that

We’re sick of storm and the bad weather! Hopefully, when we ________ up tomorrow morning, the sun ________.

A．wake; will be shining                     B．will wake; is shining

C．will wake; shines                       D．wake; shines

Snow white, though written more than a century ago, still ________ children all around the world.

A．adapts to        B．attends to          C．adjusts to        D．appeals to

--- Don’t you want to go to a karaoke bar with us?

      --- I wish I ________, but I have an appointment.

A．may       B．can        C．could         D．should

The growing speed of a plant is influenced by a number of factors, ________ are beyond our control.

A．most of them       B．most of which       C．most of what       D．most of that

Americans eat ________ vegetables per person today as they did 50 years ago.

A．more than twice                                  B．more than twice as many                     

C．as twice as many                        D．twice as many as

People built a monument ________ those who died for the country.

A．in praise of           B．in need of        C．in hope of          D．in honor of

--- I’m afraid I can’t return the book to you before Friday.

--- ________.

A．Take your time             B．Be careful              C．Not at all             D．Don’t be afraid

When I was growing up, I felt ashamed to be seen with my father. He was seriously crippled (跛的) and very short. When we __1__ together, his hand on my arm for balance, people would __2__. I would feel uncomfortable at the unwanted attention. It was difficult to coordinate (協(xié)調) our __3__— his slow, mine impatient — and because of that, we __4__ talked much as we went along. But as we started out, he always said, “You set the pace. I will try to __5__ you.”

Our __6__ walk was to or from the subway, which was __7__ he got to work. He went to work __8__ bad weather. He almost never __9__ a day, and would make it to the __10__ even if others could not.

When snow or ice was on the ground, it was impossible for him to walk, __11__ with help. At such times I would __12__ him through the streets of Brooklyn, on a child’s sled to the subway entrance. In Manhattan the subway station was under the ground of his office building, and he would not have to go __13__ again until I met him in Brooklyn on his way home.

When I think of it now, I wonder how much __14__ it must have taken for an adult to stand such shame, and how he did it — without __15__. He never showed any __16__ of the more fortunate or able. What he __17__ in others was a “good heart”, and if he found one, the __18__ was good enough for him.

He has been gone many years now, but I think of him often. I wonder if he __19__ my unwillingness to be seen with him during our walks. If he did, I am sorry I never told him how I __20__ it.

1．A．talked                   B．danced                C．walked                D．worked

2．A．stare                     B．help                    C．bother                 D．stop

3．A．characters             B．steps                   C．ideas                   D．timetables

4．A．always                  B．mostly                 C．seldom                D．occasionally

5．A．turn to                  B．look after             C．run after              D．adjust to

6．A．usual                    B．common              C．ordinary              D．normal

7．A．when                    B．how                    C．where                 D．why

8．A．other than             B．in spite of            C．because of           D．instead of

9．A．ruined                   B．spared                 C．wasted                D．missed

10．A．subway               B．home                  C．office                  D．destination

11．A．if                        B．unless                 C．once                   D．even

12．A．pull                     B．make                   C．watch                 D．move

13．A．outside                B．upstairs               C．alone                   D．away

14．A．ability                  B．courage               C．difficulty             D．skill

15．A．effort                  B．complaint            C．struggle               D．health

16．A．attention              B．friendliness          C．sympathy            D．envy

17．A．hoped for            B．cared for             C．looked for           D．asked for

18．A．finder                  B．owner                 C．stranger              D．loser

19．A．sensed                B．accepted              C．remembered        D．prevented

20．A．hated           B．regretted           C．understood         D．minded

Stonehenge is a place of interest and also a wonder in the world. But no one really knows how or why Stonehenge was built. These circles of giant stone slabs (石板) were placed in a grassy field in southern England nearly 5,000 years ago. Some believe that the rocks served as star clocks. Others think that people used them for religious purposes.

       Visitors to Stonehenge can appreciate near and stare at the giant stones, but since 1978 they have been forbidden from walking through or touching the 100-foot-wide circle of stones without special permission. With almost a million people visiting the monument each year, Stonehenge has become surrounded by roads and parking lots. Arguments exist over how exactly to protect the site, with archaeologists, religious groups, and tourists all expressing different opinions.

       A group which is devoted to protecting historical sites, however, plans to restore Stonehenge to its natural setting. One road will be removed, and another will be routed through an underground tunnel. Today’s parking lots will become open fields, and a new visitor’s center will be built two and a half miles away. So on future trips to Stonehenge, pack your walking shoes or plan on taking a bus to the site.

1．What does the first paragraph mainly talk about?

A．Stonehenge is a place of interest in the world.

B．The rocks served as star clocks.          

C．Stonehenge is located in southern England.

D．Why Stonehenge was built is still a mystery.

2．Which doesn’t belong to the measures taken to protect Stonehenge?

A．Today’s parking lots will become open fields.

B．An underground road will be built.

C．One road will be removed.                   

D．A new medical center will be built nearby.

3．Which of the following can be the best title for this passage?

A．Stonehenge, a mystery                         B．Visiting Stonehenge

C．Saving Stonehenge                               D．Arguments on Stonehenge

4．Which of the following statements is NOT true according to this passage?

A．No one can touch Stonehenge for any reason at present.

B．Stonehenge was perhaps built for the purpose of astronomy.

C．A group is trying to restore Stonehenge to its natural setting.

D．People have different opinions on how to protect Stonehenge.