1.---Thank you very much for giving me a hand.

---____.

A. With pleasure B. It’s my pleasure C. Cheer up D. That’s right

2. When I got on the bus, I realized I_____ my wallet at home.

A. left B. have left C. had left D. was leaving

3.---Kevin, you look worried. Anything wrong ?

---Well, I _____ a test and I’m waiting for the result.

A. will take B. had taken C. took D. take

4. Please keep on _______while I am away.

A .as usual B. as if C. as a matter of fact D. as for

5. We're naturally ______ for our daughter's safety.

A. upset B. suffered C. ignored D. concerned

6. I don't think they would ______ that view.

A. accept B. achieve C. advise D. appear

7. After a heated discussion, we reached an _______.

A. advantage B. action C. agreement D. advertisement

8. I ______ him very well, but I haven’t seen him this week.

A. have known B. know C. am knowing D. knew

9. A few jokes add laughter to a ______ speech.

A. basic B. boring C. blind D. bad

10. He wanted me to know that he still _____for me.

A. cared B. changed C. cheated D. caught

11. Scientists disagree about how the universe was______.

A created B. collected C. controlled D. connected

12. Your age shouldn't make any ______to whether you get the job or not.

A. direction B. difference C. difficulty D. discovery

13. Find a quiet, warm, comfortable room where you won't be ______.

A. dismissed B. divided C. doubted D. disturbed

14. You should put more ______into your work.

A. excuse B. experiment C. effort D. exercise

15.---Are you going to Tom’s birthday party ?

---______.I might have to work.

A. It depends B. Thank you C. Sounds great D. Don’t mention it

第二节：完形填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）

阅读下面短文，从短文后所给各题的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处

最佳选项，并在答题卡将该项涂黑。

Dear Seth,? You are only three years old, and at this point in your life you are not able to understand this letter. But some day when you 16 , I hope you will find something __17__in what I am going to share? with you.? Life can be __18__ . There will be people in your life who won’t be very nice. They’ll __19___ you because you are different,? 20? for no good reason . You will also face heartbreak and might be __21__ by those you love. I hope you don’t have to face these too much , but such things __22__.? Be open to life anyway. You’ll find cruelty(残忍) and? 23? in your journey through life , but don’t let that__24__?? you from finding new things . Don’t retreat （退却）from life , and don’t __25__ or wall yourself off . Be open to new things , new experiences ,and new people . You will __26__ many times ,but if you allow that to stop you from trying , you will __27_ many chances . Do remember failure is a stepping stone to __28__. ? You will meet many people who will try to do __29__ than you , in school, in college, and at work. They’ll try to have nicer cars, bigger houses, nicer clothes, and so on. To __30_ , life is a competition .However, I believe life is a __31_. If you always try your best to __32__ others, you are wasting your life . Learn to enjoy your life__33_ and you will make it a journey of __34__ ,of learning and of love.? Finally , know that I love you and always will. You are _35__ a really wonderful journey , and I will always be there for you.?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? Love??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? Dad16. A. grow? up???? ? B. show? up????? C.? cheer? up????? D. give? up17. A. familiar????? ? B. valuable?????? C. normal???????? ? D. interesting 18. A. unkind???????? B. peaceful?????? C. equal?????????? D. simple19. A. look at??????? B. run after??????? C. laugh at???????? D. look after20. A. if??????????? B. but??????????? C. so????????????? D. or21. A. hurt????????? B. found????????? C. accepted???????? D. impressed22. A. matter?????? ? B. work????????? C. disappear??????? D. happen23. A. luck????????? B. pain???????? ?? C. difference??????? D. hope24. A. protect??????? B. encourage?????? C. stop??????? ? D. choose 25. A. forgive??????? B. struggle??????? C. compete??????? D. hide26. A. leave????????? B. prepare???????? C. escape????????? D. fail27. A. enjoy????????? B. try???????????? C. miss????????? ? D. meet28. A. success??????? B. life??????????? C. action????????? D. sorrow29. A. earlier???????? B. better?????????? C. less??????????? D. faster 30. A. you????????? ? B. me???????????? C. him??????????? D. them 31. A. challenge????? ? B. drama????????? C. journey???????? D. dream 32. A. change??????? ? B. pardon???????? C. follow????????? D. beat33. A. somewhere??? B. instead?????????? C. afterwards????? D. though 34. A. cruelty??????? B. danger?????????? C. happiness?????? D. quietness35. A. starting?????? ? B. destroying??????? C. finishing?????? D. replacing

第二部分：阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分，满分 40分）

阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题上

将该项涂黑。 A

Norm Pethrick, a 36-year-old man in Australia’s northern city Darwin, was praised on Thursday for jumping onto a crocodile’s back to save his wife Wendy at Litchfield National Park, a popular tourist spot southwest of Darwin, a local newspaper reported. ?Ms Pethrick was standing on a river bank Wednesday afternoon when the saltwater crocodile lunged (扑), locking its jaws on both her legs as it tried to drag her underwater.  ?Norm Pethrick, who with his wife had been collecting water, immediately went to help her. He jumped onto the back, poked (戳) the eyes of the crocodile and finally got his wife free.  ?Ms Pethrick was later taken to Royal Darwin Hospital for a medical treatment. The doctors said she was suffering eight puncture wounds (伤口) in her right leg, a puncture wound in her left leg and a serious cut to one of her fingers.  ?“This could have been a fatal and tragic situation,” said the general manager of Royal Darwin Hospital (RDH), Dr Len Notaras, according to a local report.?He said Ms Pethrick was saved by her husband’s “quick and diligent actions”. ? Dr Notaras also said she would remain in hospital for three to four days and have an operation to clean the wounds, which are easy to get infected because of bacteria (细菌) on the teeth of the crocodile.36. This passage is most likely to be found in _____.A. a travel guide?? B. a newspaper??? C. a textbook??? ?D. a novel37. The crocodile attacked Ms Pethrick when she was ______.A. swimming in the river????????? B. standing on the river bankC. watching the crocodile????????? D. fishing in the water38. Which of the following statements is TRUE about Ms Pethrick?A. Her eyes were badly poked.???? B. She had eight wounds altogether.C. One of her fingers also got hurt.? D. One of the crocodile’s teeth was found in her leg.39. According to the passage, Norm Pethrick can be described as following EXCEPT ______.A. brave?? ?B. diligent ??? C. quick?? ??D. humorous40. Which of the following would be the best title for this passage?A. The husband should save the wifeB. A man saves wife’s life from crocodile’s jawsC. A crocodile is not so dangerous as people imagineD. Human beings can beat crocodiles sometimes

B

?Do you love holidays but hate the increase weight that follows? You are not alone.?? Holidays are happy days with pleasure and delicious foods. Many people, however, are worried about the weight that comes along with these delicious foods. With proper planning, though, it is possible to control your weight. The idea is to enjoy the holidays but not to eat too much. You don't have to turn away from the foods that you enjoy. The following suggestions may be of some help to you.??? Do not miss meals. Before yon leave home for a feast(宴会),have a small, low-fat snack. This may help to keep you from getting too excited before delicious foods.

Begin with clear soup and fruit or vegetables. A large glass of water before you eat may help you feel full. Use a small plate: a large plate will encourage you to have more than enough.

Better not have high-fat foods. Dishes that look oily or creamy have much fat in them. Choose lean meat. Fill your plate with salad and green vegetables.?

If you have a sweet tooth, try mints (薄荷) and fruits. They don’t have fat content as cream and chocolate.??? Don’t let exercise take a break during the holidays. A 20-minute walk after a meal can help burn off excess(过多的) calories. 41. Holidays are happy days with pleasure but they may ______ A. bring weight problems????? B. bring you much trouble in your life C. make you worried about your foods?? ?D. make you hate delicious foods 42. In order to really enjoy your holidays without putting on weight, you'd better_______.

A. drink much water and have vegetables only? ?B. not eat the food in high fat??C. not accept invitations to feasts?? ?? ?D. turn away from delicious foods 43. According to the passage, ___ is a necessary part to stop you from putting on weight.??A. vegetables?????? B. water?? ??C. calories of energy??????? D. physical exercise 44. Many people can't help putting on weight after the holidays because they _______ . A. can't control themselves?? ????B. go to too many feasts??C. enjoy delicious foods?? ?? ???D. can't help turning away from the foods 45. Excess calories can be found in your body in the form of______ .??A. energy?????? ??B. fat?? ??C. food?????? D. something invisible (看不见)

C

Living and dealing with kids can be a tough job these days, but living and dealing with parents can be even tougher.??? If I have learned anything in my 16 years, it is that communication is very important, both when you disagree and when you get along. With an