Part 1: Multiple Choice (共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分)

1. The other day, my father drove his car at ______ I thought was a dangerous speed.

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

2. ______ six miles you can’t see much.

A. In the distance B. At a distance

C. In the distance of D. At a distance of

3. These watches are only a pound each; we are almost ______.

A. giving them up B. giving them away

C. giving away them D. giving them out

4. Only after the incident happened was I conscious ______ his unfriendliness.

A. with B. for C. of D. at

5. Eating habits ______ from country to country. One man’s meat can be another man’s poison.

A. vary B. advance C. spread D. turn

______ no bus, we had to walk home.

A. There was B. There being

C. Because there being D. There were

7. ______ no bus, so we had to walk home.

A. There was B. There being

C. Because there being D. Because there was

Most of the educators are ______ providing more freedom to the teenagers, believing that it may

make them more creative and independent.

A. in search of B. in charge of

C. in favor of D. in need of

9. All of the children ______ in the school play and they are in high spirits.

A. are involving B. involve

C. are involved D. have involved

10. ______ her head, she walked past me as if I had not existed.

A. Taking up B. Giving up

C. Keeping up D. Holding up

11. I believe that Mary hurt her mother’s feelings consciously rather than ______ as she said.

A. in advance B. by accident

C. on purpose D. for sure

12. — Can I ask you a favor? This box is too heavy for me to carry.

— _________ I’m coming.

A. No problem. B. I’ve no time.

C. I’m afraid not. D. Sure, go ahead.

13. ______ you find either his address or his telephone number, you can’t get in touch with him.

A. Although B. Even though C. Unless D. If

14. I hate those who show off their knowledge ______ they have the chance.

A. whenever B. whatever C. wherever D. however

15. You can borrow my car ______ you promise not to drive too fast.

A. unless B. even if C. in case D. as long as

16. Convenient ______ plastic bags are for people, they will cause white pollution.

A. as B. although C. since D. while

17. _______difficulties?we?may?come?across,?we’ll?help?one?another?to?overcome?them.? A.?However????? B.?Whenever???? C.?Whatever??? ?D.?Wherever

18. ______ we had not helped him, what would have happened?

A. Though B. Suppose C. Unless D. Even if

19. ______ he has studied in Beijing for two years, he hasn’t visited the Forbidden City.

A. If B. Although C. As D. Until

One can always manage to do more things, no matter ______ full one’s schedule is in life.

A. how B. what C. when D. where

Part 2: Cloze Test (共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分)

All throughout life we deal with some types of disappointment，whether they are from our job，family or friends.Disappointment is 　21　. It is not a matter of “if” it comes，it is “ 22 ” it comes.

Several days before my 15th birthday，my dad 　23　me that they had bought me a car and it would be 　24　on the morning of my birthday.You can imagine the 　25　I felt.

That morning，I stood outside waiting for my car to arrive.I　26　a red sports car and could feel the wind blowing through my hair as I took the car from 4th to 5th gear(挡).

Several minutes later，I noticed a tow truck(拖车)coming down the street.I couldn't　27　it！It wasn't a red sports car like I had pictured. 　28　，on the back of this tow truck sat a(n)　29　，multicolored, 1972 Ford truck.There were no words to　30　the ugliness of this truck.

My dad walked out of the 　31　and gave directions where it was to be 　32　.Clearly my dad saw the　33　on my face and told me that we had one year to work on the truck and get it in　34　shape.

Throughout the next year I would 　35　 my truck every weekend with my dad.After much hard　36　，the moment had finally arrived.My dad and I managed to get it running again and off I went for my first　37　in my“new”truck.

I have learned through the　38　that there is something to learn from our disappointment.The truck gave me an opportunity to actually know my dad.It is through disappointment that we are　39　.In every disappointment there is a 　40　 to be learned. However，it is up to you to look for the lesson.

21. A. temporary B. important C. unavoidable D. obvious

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

23. A. asked B. informed C. reminded D. promised

24. A. bought B. posted C. delivered D. repaired

25. A. excitement B. anxiety C. puzzlement D. nervousness

26. A. drove B. pictured C. purchased D. raced

27. A. manage B. get C. make D. believe

28. A. Therefore B. Otherwise C. Furthermore D. Instead

29. A. beautiful B. ugly C. expensive D. ordinary

30. A. describe B. reflect C. change D. instruct

31. A. car B. school C. house D. street

32. A. painted B. stored C. unloaded D. covered

33. A. curiosity B. disappointment C. surprise D. satisfaction

34. A. complex B. usual C. natural D. excellent

35. A. work on B. meet with C. put out D. tend to

36. A. practice B. work C. experiment D. instruction

37. A. holiday B. entry C. present D. adventure

38. A. birthday B. story C. experience D. gift

39. A. strengthened B. suffered C. terrified D. threatened

40. A. mistake B. lesson C. skill D. chance

Part 3: Reading Comprehension （共8题；每小题2分，满分16分）

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A 51-year-old lawyer has moved back to stay with his mother — after giving up his Los Angeles home to a family of strangers for a year.

Tony Tolbert looked for a family in need after his father set a good example when he was growing up by always welcoming people to stay in their spare room. “You don’t have to be Bill Gates or Warren Buffet or Oprah,” Tolbert told?CBS. “We can do it wherever we are, with whatever we have, and for me, I have a house that I can use.” His mother, Marie Tolbert, added, “He is so kind and he’s always been helping others.”

Tolbert went to Alexandria House, a shelter for homeless women and children, and came across Felicia Dukes, who lived in a single bedroom with three of her children. Her family had been separated as the shelter was just for children and her eldest son was unable to join them. Tolbert told the staff that he wanted to bring the family back together, and offered them his home.

The family has now moved into the three-bedroom, two-bathroom home—with Felicia Dukes’ oldest son. It is worth nearly $400,000, according to online estimates (评估). “I am so excited,” Felicia Dukes said, as she wiped away her tears.

The heartwarming story comes after a report that 10-year-old Gracie McNulty, from England, served Christmas dinners to 50 homeless people, achieving her father’s last Christmas wish.

Her father Craig, 38, was a charity volunteer who had served breakfast to the homeless on Boxing Day. But as a roofer, he suffered serious head injuries when he fell down from the roof. He was taken to a hospital by air ambulance but died soon after the accident in August.

“It’s been the best Christmas,” Gracie said. “I was just at school feeling sad and then I wanted to do something to make him proud and this may be the perfect thing.”

41. When Tony Tolbert was young, he 　　　.

A. lived in a large room alone B. was encouraged by his father

C. led a happy life with his mother D. wanted to become Bill Gates

42. According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?

A. Felicia Dukes lived in Alexandria House with all her children.

B. Alexandria House is a place for those poor children.

C. Tony Tolbert offered his house to the family of Felicia Dukes.

D. Tony Tolbert donated $400,000 to help those poor people.

43. What might be Craig’s last Christmas wish?

A. He wanted his daughter to be a roofer.

B. He asked his daughter to learn from Tolbert.

C. He still wanted to help the poor at Christmas.

D. He persuaded his daughter to work hard at school.

44. Gracie felt sad at school probably because 　　　.

A. she missed her father very much B. she failed in her exams

C. she couldn’t offer help to others

D. she didn’t achieve her father’s dream

45. What is the author’s purpose in writing this passage?

A. To explain some puzzling events.

B. Tony Tolbert is very warm-hearted.

C. To tell two inspiring stories.

D. To show there are still many poor people.

B

Body language is an important part of communication. If you wish to communicate well, it is important to understand how you can use your body to say what you mean. You should also pay attention to other people’s body language.

When a person is bored, his whole body is telling you. If you are trying to persuade him to buy your products, don’t bother unless you are trying to make them give in.

A bored person looks anywhere but at the person who is talking to him. He finds other things to do, from talking with others to looking around the room. He may also keep looking at his watch or a wall clock. Bored people often do things such as tap their toes, swing their feet or drum their fingers again and again.

People who feel that they are unable to act to relieve（减轻）their boredom may show signs of tiredness. They may yawn（打哈欠）, sink into their seats, lean against a wall or just bend downwards where they are standing. Their faces may also show a lack of interest and appear blank.

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