第一部分：单项选择（共15小题, 满分15分）

1. What ______ pity that you couldn’t be there to receive_______ prize!

A. a; a B. the; a C. a; the D. the; the

2. As a matter of fact, her mother doesn’t _________ of her going to study in the USA alone.

A. admit B. agree C. prove D. approve

3. The meeting is beginning at 8 o’clock.___________, let’s make some preparations for it.

A. When B. Meanwhile C. While D. During

4. Only when I left my parents for Italy __ how much I loved them.

A.I realized B. I had realized C. had I realized D. did I realize

5. The boy wanted to ride his bicycle in the street, but his mother told him _______.

A. not to B. not to do C. not do it D. do not to

6. Jane told me she would not attend the conference ________.

A. if he invited B. when inviting

C. unless invited D. while inviting

7．I won the first prize and you can imagine how excited I was when the Mayor ________ me with the reward.

A．provided B．supplied

C．presented D．charged

8. ----You _______ part in the party in time.

----Sorry I was delayed by the accident.

A. are supposed to take B. have supposed to take

C. are supposed to have taken D. supposed to take

9. It’s a good habit to keep everything ________in your study.

A．in the way B．in place C．in hand D．in case

10. The number of college graduates ________ surprisingly large and a large number of them ________ unable to find a proper job.

A．is；is B．are；are C．are；is D．is；are

11．Little by little，we ________experience in how to deal with these changes.

A．acquired　　　 B．earned　　　 C．won 　　　 D．controlled

12．Whether you can lose your weight successfully in this case ________very much on your condition.

A．insists B．bases C．focuses D．depends

13. No sooner ________the case of cheating than the public gave us some clues.

A．we did report B．had we reported

C．did we report D．we had reported

14．Mr Black is an experienced engineer，and he will be employed to________us in improving our equipment.

A．assist B．consider C．provide D．offer

15． —I think you should say sorry to me. You broke my cup.

—____. You shouldn’t have put your cup in my way.

A. No wonder B. No way C. No problem D No hurry

第二部分：完形填空 （共20小题，满分20分）

Many years ago, Dad worked as a farmhand (农场工人). At that time, he had a horse. Every Saturday he _16 to the town after dinner and spent a few hours on social 17 with other farmhands, such as drinking, chatting, and playing cards in the café. On Saturday evenings, the café was 18 because many farmhands were there. Before midnight Dad returned home on his horse, quite satisfied with his 19 . In his words, he 20 thought of changing his job.

At the age of 31, Dad married my mother who was a schoolteacher. In the following spring I came 21 into the world. Life became hard, so my mother felt 22 . She told Dad that they must make a 23 .My mother had 24 of how some famous persons, especially Thomas Edison who was born in a poor family, fought against fate（命运） and achieved greatness and 25 . And she 26 that I would some day become a great leader 27 men or cities and Dad should be a successful businessman. So she 28 Dad to give up his job as a farmhand, sell his horse and 29 a small business of his own. And I went to high school and college. She even sent me abroad for 30 education when I graduated from college. Under the drive of my mother’s hope, Dad and I 31 what we have today. Dad runs a big international 32 and I am a successful lawyer 33 great fame(名声) in my country, 34 not a leader as my mother expected.

Dad said, without my mother, we wouldn’t be what we are today; at least, he would remain a farmhand. 35 he got a lesson of life —sometimes we really need drive from outside.

16．A. rode B. walked C. ran D. drove

17．A. conversations B. games C. relationships D. activities

18．A. cold B. crowded C. quiet D. dirty

19．A. horse B. entertainment C. life D. beer

20．A. often B. ever C. never D. sometimes

21．A. laughing B. singing C. sleeping D. crying

22．A. unimportant B. busy C. unsatisfied D. tired

23．A. living B. change C. decision D. house

24．A. dreamed B. heard C. thought D. spoken

25．A. honesty B. money C. fame D. energy

26．A. cared B. knew C. forgot D. hoped

27．A. training B. ruling C. helping D. protecting

28．A. warned B. wanted C. allowed D. persuaded

29．A. start B. find C. design D. sell

30．A. farther B. higher C. easier D. closer

31．A. showed B. kept C. lost D. achieved

32．A. company B. school C. farm D. café

33．A. suffering B. sharing C. enjoying D. following

34．A. though B. if C. and D. since

35．A. So B. However C. Or D. Because

第三部分: 阅读理解 (共15小题, 满分30分)

A

Lots of students shop to reduce stress or just to kill time with their friends. Shopping to get rid of boredom or to escape from life’s pressures may lead to serious problems. When you start to shop out of control, you become a shopping addict（上瘾者）.

Shopping addicts show signs that are similar to other addicts. Some students think that shopping, even as little as buying gifts for classmates, can make them feel better and forget their problems. Actually, it can make them feel worse, guilty, or even cause them to run into financial difficulties. Finding yourself in a financial struggle or deep in debt may harm your relationships with friends and parents.

Do you go shopping for just a few things and come home with your wallet empty? Do you always go shopping after an emotional trauma or when life feels tough（艰难的）? Do you regret later what you buy? Or do you buy things that you never use? Maybe your parents or friends have expressed disagreement that leads you to hide items or lie about prices.

Avoid any environment that may make you want to spend money. Never use credit cards. Form some other meaningful and beneficial hobbies. Exercise, yoga and hot baths generally may help you not want to shop. Take a drive through the country where there aren’t any stores. Have patience with yourself and your money, which can benefit you for the rest of your life.

36. According to the passage, shopping addicts ______.

are always rich people B. get well along with friends

C. may suffer financial difficulties D. all the above

37. The third paragraph mainly tells about ______.

ways to get rid of shopping addiction

the signs of shopping addicts

the danger of shopping addiction

why shopping addicts can’t stop shopping

38. The underlined word “trauma” probably means “______”.

hurt B. satisfaction C. enjoyment D. appreciation

B

Museums

Skyscraper Museum

Wednesday - Sunday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Adults: $5

305-756-2385

Interested in tall buildings? Design? Then this museum is for you!!! Check the historical buildings and their special design right in lower Manhattan.

Madame Tussaud’s Wax(蜡像) Museum

Sunday - Thursday: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Friday - Saturday: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Adults: $29 Students: $13

305-532-9623

The students in Manhattan had an exciting experience at Madame Tussaud’s! They met hundreds of famous people at a discounted price! This museum is your chance to meet your idols and have a picture taken with them.

Bass Museum of Art

Tuesday - Saturday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Sunday: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Adults: $8 The old / Students: $6

http://www. bassmuseum.org

Enjoy European paintings, and sculptures. It also includes exhibitions of modern artists from different parts of the world. You will also enjoy visiting its beautiful museum shop and media center.

World Art Museum

Daily: 11:00 AM – Midnight (including holidays)

Cost: $15

http://www. weam.com

Located in the heart of the South Beach Art Deco district, this museum shouldn’t be missed! It is currently one of South Florida’s hottest new attractions.

39. If you are into how to build a house, you may go to_______.

A. Skyscraper Museum B. Bass Museum of Art

C. World Art Museum D. Madame Tussaud’s Wax Museum

40. If you want to go to a museum, but you are only free after 10 pm, you can phone_______.

A. 305-673-7530 B. 305-532-9336

C. 305-532-9623 D. 305-756-2385

41. If your classmate is going to Bass Museum of Art with his grandparents, how much will they pay?

A. $22 B. $24 C. $18 D. $20

C

One fine day, an old couple around the age of 70, walks into a lawyer's office. Apparently, they are there to file a divorce(离婚). Lawyer was very puzzled. After having a chat with them, he got their story.

This couple had been quarreling all their 40 years of marriage. Nothing ever seems to go right.

They hang on because of their children, afraid that it might affect their up-bringing. Now, all their children have already grown up, and have their own family. There's nothing else the old couple have to worry about. All they wanted is to lead their own life free from all these years of unhappiness from their marriage, so both agree on a divorce.

While they were signing the papers, the wife told the husband. “I really love you, but I really can't carry on any more, I'm sorry.”

"It's OK, I understand." said the husband.

Little did she know that, over the years, the husband has been trying all ways to please her. Little did she know that drumsticks were the husband's favorite.

Little did he know that she never thought he understands her at all. Little did he know that she hates drumsticks even though all he wants is the best for her.

That night, both of them couldn't sleep, toss and turn, toss and turn. After hours, the old man couldn't take it any more. He knows that he still loves her, and he can't carry on life without her. He wants her back. He wants to tell he