决胜高考 2016高考英语黄金30题：专题05 考前必做基础30题（学生版）

　　2016英语考前必做基础30题

　　1.【】

　　The Campus Bookstore

　　Bookie’s , the campus bookstore is located at the Campus Activity Centre , main floor .

　　Bookie’s is the only place in Kamloops to buy your course textbooks . There is a booklist in the bookstore listing the books required for each course . If you need help in finding your course textbooks , ask any of the staff in the bookstore .

　　There are more than just textbooks at bookie’s . They carry a wide variety of stationary , art supplies and gift items . You can also buy telephone cards , postage stamps and bus passes . You must show your student card to get a discount for the bus passes .

　　TEXTBOOK RETURNS

　　1) Do I need my receipt to return books ?

　　Yes .

　　2) How long do I have to return books ?

　　Books purchased must be returned within ten

　　working days of the date of the purchase .

　　3) What if I wrote my name in the book ?

　　Unfortunately , we cannot give you a full

　　refund for books not in mint condition as

　　publishers will not accept this for credit .

　　4) What happens if I miss the last day for return ?

　　We may purchase the text book as “ used ” in

　　accordance with our Buyback program .

　　5) What if I discover that my book has missing

　　Pages half way through the semester ?

　　We will replace the defective books , new or

　　used , for a like copy of that title . Cash

　　refunds are not given for defective books

　　returned outside the normal return dates . BUYBACKS

　　1) What books do you buy back ?

　　We buy back all current edition textbooks .

　　If we do not use them at UCC , we buy them

　　2) How much do I get for my books ?

　　If bookie’s is buying the book for use at

　　UCC , you will receive 50% of the current

　　new retail price . In order to receive optimum

　　buyback price , discs and supplements must

　　accompany the book .

　　3) What happens to the books that I sell ?

　　Books for bookie’s are processed by our

　　staff and sold to students at 75% of the new retail price .

　　4) What condition do my books need to be in ?

　　Books should be in good condition , meaning

　　that the cover is still attached and all pages

　　intact . Highlighting , notes and markings on

　　the pages are perfectly fine . Workbooks and

　　study guides are generally not purchased

　　back unless they are free of all markings . No

　　sales receipt is required for these books .

　　Bookstore Hours

　　Monday—Thursday

　　9:00am—6:00pm

　　Friday

　　9:00am—5:00pm

　　Saturday and Sunday

　　Closed

　　28. The intended readers of this passage are __________ .

　　A. Book dealers

　　B. University students

　　C. Publishers

　　D. Campus staff

　　29. The underlined word “ defective ” can best be replaced by __________ .

　　A. faulty

　　B. adapted

　　C. new

　　D. latest

　　30.

　　Bookie’s will not buy back your used textbook if __________ .

　　A. you have lost the sales receipt

　　B. there are markings and notes on the pages

　　C. the cover of the book is missing

　　D. you miss the last day for return

　　31. Which of the following is NOT TRUE according to the passage ?

　　A. Bookie’s is a place for students to buy their course textbooks .

　　B. Student cards are needed to get a discount for the textbooks .

　　C. Books bought in bookie’s can be returned within ten working days .

　　D. Books bought back are processed by the staff and sold to students .

　　2.【】The teacher who did the most to encourage me was , as it happened , my aunt . She was Myrtle C . Manigault , the wife of my mother’s brother Bill . She taught in second grade at all-black Summer School in Camden , New Jersey . During my childhood and youth , Aunt Myrtle encouraged me to develop every aspect of my potential , without regard for what was considered practical or possible for black females . I liked to sing ; she listened to my voice and pronounced it good . I couldn’t dance ; she taught me the basic dancing steps . She took me to the theatre—not just children’s theatre but adult comedies and dramas—and her faith that I could appreciate adult plays was not disappointed .

　　My aunt also took down books from her extensive library and shared them with me . I had books at home , but they were all serious classics . Even as a child I had a strong liking for humor , and I’ll never forget the joy of discovering Don Marquis’s Archy & Mehitabel through her .

　　Most important , perhaps , Aunt Myrtle provided my first opportunity to write for publication . A writer herself for one of the black newspapers , she suggested my name to the editor as a “ youth columnist ” . My column , begun when I was fourteen , was supposed to cover teenage social activities—and it did—but it also gave me the freedom to write on many other subjects as well as the habit of gathering material , the discipline of meeting deadlines , and , after graduation from college six years later , a solid collection of published material that carried my name and was my passport to a series of writing jobs .

　　Today Aunt Myrtle it still an enthusiastic supporter of her “ favorite niece ” . Like a diamond , she has reflected a bright , multifaceted（多面的）image of possibilities to every pupil who has crossed her path .

　　21. Which of the following did Aunt Myrtle do to the author during her childhood and youth ?

　　A. She lent her some serious classics .

　　B. She introduced her to adult plays .

　　C. She discovered her talent for dancing .

　　D. She cultivated her taste for music .

　　22. What does Archy and Mehitabel in Paragraph 3 probably refer to ?

　　A. A serious masterpiece .

　　B. A writer of high fame .

　　C. A book of great fun .

　　D. A heartbreaking play .

　　23.

　　Aunt Myrtle recommended the author to a newspaper editor mainly to __________ .

　　A. develop her capabilities for writing

　　B. give her a chance to collect material

　　C. involve her in teenage social activities

　　D. offer her a series of writing jobs

　　24. We can conclude from the passage that Aunt Myrtle was a teacher who __________ .

　　A. trained pupils to be diligent and well-disciplined

　　B. helped pupils overcome difficulties in learning

　　C. emphasized what was practical or possible for pupils

　　D. gave pupils confidence in exploiting their potential

　　3.【】The Best of Alaska

　　Nothing evokes（唤起） Alaska like a whale exploding out of the water or an eagle pulling a silver fish from the river. Combine these images with high mountains, brilliant icebergs and wonderful meal8 and you really do have the Best of Alaska!

　　Highlights:

　　JUNEAU: Juneau, the state capital, is rich in culture and scenic beauty. It is here that we start and end our trip.

　　HAINES: Haines is a small community located along the fords（海湾）. The natural beauty and expansive wilderness found here have made Haines a premier center for adventure in Alaska.

　　ALASKA INDIAN ARTS: Alaska Indian Arts is a nonprofit corporation dedicated to the preservation and continuation of traditional native craft and culture of the Northwest Native Tribes.

　　SKAGWAY: Skagway is famous for its role in the Klondike Gold Stampede over 100 years ago. Today, it is a historic yet lively town, which still reflects its gold rush roots and contains colorful shops. In Skagway, we stop by the Klondike Gold Rush National Park Visitor's Center and ride the White Pass Yukon Route Railway.

　　GUSTAVUS: Gustavus is the gateway to Glacier Bay National Park. We'll stay at a comfortable lodge here for two nights. This will be the base for both the whale-watching excursion and a full day cruise in Glacier Bay.

　　DATES/PRICES:

　　May 15, June 17, July 16, August 14.

　　7 days-$3500, including lodging, all meals, excursions, guides, park fees, sales taxes, and transportation between Juneau, Skagway, Haines, and Gustavus. Not included: Alcohol, personal items, airfare to and from Juneau.

　　Contact:

　　E-mail: info@alaskamountainguides.com

　　Call: 800一766一3396

　　Write: Alaska Mountain Guides & Climbing School

　　P. O. Box 1081, Haines AK 99827

　　33. You can feel the history of the local place at

　　.

　　A. Juneau

　　B. Skagway

　　C. Haines

　　D. Gustavus

　　34. You can watch a whale exploding out of the water at

　　.

　　A. the Northwest Native Tribes

　　B. the Klondike Gold Rush National Park

　　C. Glacier Bay National Park

　　D. the White Pass Yukon

　　35.

　　Which of the following is a participant required to pay additional fees for?

　　A. Going from Gustavus to Juneau by train.

　　B. A full day cruise in Glacier Bay.

　　C. Having the last supper at Juneau.

　　D. Flying from Juneau to his hometown.

　　4.【】No trip to Chicago is complete without a visit to the Art Institute, which is the second largest art museum in the nation.

　　Opening hours:

　　Mon - Wed & Fri - Sun, 10:30 am - 5 pm; Thu, 10:30 am- 8 pm; closed on New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.

　　Highlights:

　　The Modern Wing contains contemporary masterpieces by Dali, Matisse, Miro, Picasso, Pollock, and Warhol.

　　View one of the world’s finest Impressionist collections, including masterpieces by Monet, Degas, Renoir, Seurat, Gauguin, and Van Gogh.

　　Thorne Miniature Rooms offer a detailed view of European homes from the 16th century

　　through the 1930s and American homes from the 17th century to 1940.

　　The past returns as over 550 works from 4,000 years of art come together in Of Gods and Glamour, located in the beautiful new Mary and Michael Jaharis Galleries of Greek, Roman, and Byzantine Art.

　　Advice for visitors:

　　Free guided tours are available daily at noon.

　　Free art-making activities are available for children each weekend from 11 am to 2 pm.

　　Visit the Family Room in the Ryan Education Center, open daily from 10:30 am – 5 pm, and introduce your child to the museum’s collections with a variety of hands-on activities. Assemble (组装) puzzles based on masterpieces you’ll see in the galleries, build architectural wonders with colorful blocks, and learn about art through stories and games at Curious Corner.

　　Check out the Lion’s Trial tour for children ages 5-10. This tour is especially designed for the young people in your group! Don’t miss it!

　　Getting there:

　　You can take the follow buses: 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 14, 26, 28, 126, 143.

　　The Art Institute of Chicago can be visited on ____________.

　　A. Christmas Day

　　B. New Year’s Day

　　C. Thanksgiving Day

　　D. Independence Day

　　Whose works can you see in the Impressionist collections?

　　A. Picasso’s

　　B. Monet’s

　　C. Pollock’s

　　D. Warhol’s

　　If you are interested in Greek art, you can go to ____________.

　　A. the Modern Wing

　　B. Thorne Miniature Rooms

　　C. the Impressionist collections

　　D. the Of Gods and Glamour collections

　　At Curious Corner, children can ____________.

　　A. get free guidance

　　B. join the Lion’s Trail tour

　　C. enjoy free art-making activities

　　D. take part in many hands-on activities

　　5.【辽宁省沈阳市第二中学2016届高三第一次模拟】The Owl Count

　　Annie slept in the front of the seat with her father drove through the darkness. “We’re almost there!” Dad announced cheerfully. “Soon we’ll be observing and counting owls at the state park.” Yawning, Annie nodded and smiled. The time was 4:30 a.m. Looking out into the darkness, Annie remembered learning in school that most owls are active at night, when they hunt for food. During the day they sleep in hard-to-find spots.

　　“Dad, why do you need to count owls?” she asked. “It’s important for the scientists to have current information about bird populations,” he explained. “We want to know which birds have decreased in number and whether any new kinds of birds are coming into a certain area. You and I will write down the kinds of birds that we see today and keep a record of how many times we see each kind. Then we’ll send out a report to a scientific organization that is collecting about birds from people all over the country.”

　　Dad pulled into the parking lot of the state park. Then, with flashing in hand, they began their hike into the woods. Annie zipped up her coat and tried to keep from trembling. She had not expected the morning to be so cold. Luckily her gloves were in her pocket.

　　Suddenly Annie’s father stopped and gestured for her to be still. Obeying, Annie did not take another step. She thought she heard a low crying up head. “That’s certainly a screech owl,” her father whispered. “Let’s get a look at it.” After looking more closely, Annie could see that it was a small owl. Sensing danger, the owl narrowed its eyes and pulled its feathers tightly against its body. Annie carefully wrote down in her notebook that they had seen a screech owl.

　　Walking a little farther, they came to a tall oak tree. “This looks like a perfect spot to attract owls,” Dad said, “I’m going to play a recording of common call of the barred owl. Maybe we can get one to answer.’ Annie could hardly believe her ear. The recorded call sounded as if the bird were asking, “Who cooks for you?” Moments later Annie thought she heard a return call in the distance. She held her breath and waited. Suddenly a huge bird landed very quietly on a branch above them.

　　Annie had long forgotten how cold it was. She stood in wonder, shining her flashlight on the bird and studying it carefully. The barred owl was nearly two feet tall. Grey feathers surrounded its dark eyes. The bird did not stay long, but it did not matter. Annie would never forget the image of the powerful barred owl.

　　25.

　　Why did Annie and her father go to the state park?

　　A. To take a hike in the woods.

　　B. To record the call of barred owl.

　　C. To collect information about birds.

　　D. To protect the environment for wildlife.

　　26.

　　In paragraph 4, why did Annie’s father stop her suddenly?

　　A. He noticed a screech owl.

　　B. He heard somebody crying.

　　C. He sensed they were in danger.

　　D. He reminded her to take down note.

　　27.

　　How did Annie feel when she saw the barred owl?

　　A. Bored

　　B. Amazed

　　C. Frightened

　　D. Relaxed

　　6.【】I told my friend Graham that I often cycle two miles from my house to the town centre but unfortunately there is a big hill on the route. He replied, “You mean fortunately.” He explained that I should be glad of the extra exercise that the hill provided.

　　My attitude to the hill has now changed. I used to complain as I approached it but now I tell myself the following. This hill will exercise my heart and lungs. It will help me to lose weight and get fit. It will mean that I live longer. This hill is my friend. Finally I comfort myself with the thought of all those silly people who pay money to go to a gym and sit on stationery exercise bicycles when I can get the same value for free. I have a smile of satisfaction as I reach the top of the hill.

　　Problems are there to be faced and overcome. We cannot achieve anything with an easy life. Helen Keller was the first deaf and blind person to gain a university degree. Her activism and writing proved inspirational. She wrote, “Character cannot be developed in ease. Only through experiences of suffering can the soul be strengthened, vision cleared, ambition inspired and success achieved.”

　　One of the main determinants of success in life is our attitude towards adversity (逆境). From time to time we all face hardships, problems, accidents and difficulties. Some are of our making but many are no fault of our own. While we cannot choose the adversity, we can choose our attitude towards it.

　　Douglas Bader was 21 when in 1931 he had both legs cut off following a flying accident．He was determined to fly again and went on to become one of the leading flying aviators in the Battle of Britain with 22 aerial victories over the Germans．He was an inspiration to others during the war. He said, “Don’t listen to anyone who tells you that you can’t do this or that. That’s nonsense. Make up your mind, you’ll never use crutches (拐杖) or a stick, and then have a go at everything. Go to school, and join in all the games you can. Go anywhere you want to. But never, never let them persuade you that things are too difficult or impossible.”

　　The biographies (传记) of great people are full of examples of how they took steps to overcome the difficulties they faced. The common thread is that they did not become depressed. They chose their attitude. They chose to be positive. They took on the challenge. They won.

　　Nevertheless, there is still the problem of how you change your attitude towards adversity.

　　28. Which of the following is true according to the author of the passage?

　　A. Going to a gym is greatly beneficial to people’s health.

　　B. Climbing hills on bicycles is the best way to take exercise.

　　C. Those who want to achieve success can’t expect to live an easy life.

　　D. People’s attitude to adversity is the only factor of their success.

　　29. By quoting what Douglas Bader said, the author intends to tell us “

　　.”

　　A. Failure is the mother of success．

　　B. A bad workman quarrels with his tools.

　　C. If you risk nothing, you will have nothing.

　　D. Nothing is difficult to the man who will try.

　　30. Following this passage, the author will further talk about

　　.

　　A. how his friend helped him to change his attitude towards the adversity he faced

　　B. what steps to take to change your attitude towards the adversity you face

　　C. why it is important to keep optimistic in face of adversity

　　D. what great people have in common

　　31.

　　Which of the following can best function as the title of the passage?

　　A. Face adversity with a smile

　　B. Different attitudes towards adversity

　　C. Nothing is impossible

　　D. Life is full of adversity

　　7.【】Adding math talk to story time at home is a winning factor for children’s math achievement, according to a new research from the University of Chicago. The study from psychologists Sian Beilock and Susan Levine shows a marked increase in math achievement among children whose families used Bedtime Math, an iPad app that delivers engaging math story problems for parents and children to solve together. 

　　  Even children who used the app with their parents as little as once a week saw gains in math achievement by the end of the school year. The app’s effect was especially strong for children whose parents tend to be anxious or uncomfortable with math.

　　Previous research from this group has demonstrated the importance of adults’ attitudes about math for children’s math success. For example, a recent study found that math-anxious parents who help their children with math homework actually weaken their children’s math achievement. 

　　  The new findings demonstrate that structured, positive interactions around math at home can cut the link between parents’ uneasiness about math and children’s low math achievement.

　　  “Many Americans experience high levels of anxiety when they have to solve a math problem, with a majority of adults feeling at least some worries about math,” said Beilock, professor in Psychology and author of Choke, a book about stress and performance. “These math-anxious parents are probably less likely to talk about math at home, which affects how competent their children are in math. Bedtime Math encourages a dialogue between parents and kids about math, and offers a way to engage in high-quality math interactions in a low-effort, high-impact way.” 

　　  Study participants included 587 first-grade students and their parents. Families were given an iPad installed with a version of the Bedtime Math app, with which parents and their children read stories and answer questions involving math, including topics like counting, shapes and problem-solving. A control group received a reading app that had similar stories without the math content and questions related to reading comprehension instead. Children’s math achievement was assessed at the beginning and end of the school year. Parents completed a questionnaire about their nervousness with math. 

　　  The more times parents and children in the math group used the app, the higher children’s achievement on a math assessment at the end of the school year. Indeed, children who frequently used the math app with their parents outperformed similar students in the reading group by almost three months in math achievement at year’s end.

　　32. Bedtime Math is an iPad app that _____.

　　A. requires parents and children to answer reading comprehension questions

　　B. assesses children’s math achievement and parents’ nervousness with math

　　C. teaches children how to count, recognize shapes and solve practical problems

　　D. encourages children together with their parents to solve math story problems

　　33. The previous study found that _____.

　　A. help from math-anxious parents improves children’s math achievement

　　B. children’s math achievement is related to parents’ attitude about math

　　C. interactions around math at home will cut off the family relationship

　　D. children can achieve more success if they see the importance of math

　　34. We can infer from the passage that ______.

　　A. children using the app for three months can see gains in math achievement

　　B. children whose parents are uneasy about math outperform other students

　　C. it is the math problems related to the stories that make the great difference

　　D. the frequency of using the app has nothing to do with children’s achievement

　　35. Which is the best title for the passage?

　　A. High-quality math interactions improve performance.

　　B. Frequent use of app can develop problem solving ability.

　　C. Low-effort activities create good parent-child relationship.

　　D. High-anxiety parents influence children’s attitude about math.

　　8.Tired of all the pushing in supermarkets? Fed up with waiting in endless lines to pay for what you have bought? Angry at wasting time in traffic jams only to find no parking spaces when you eventually arrive at the store? If this is you, then online shopping is the answer to your dreams of trouble-free shopping. Or is it?

　　Online shopping brings its own challenges. Here are a few things to bear in mind when browsing (浏览) various websites. The claim made by online sites is that shopping online is a safe and secure way to make purchases. The evidence challenges this. In any case, you only have to be the victim of fraud (诈骗) once to experience all the problems that come with this form of stealing. Use only sites that have a trusted history and an excellent reputation.

　　Another problem is the appearance of items in reality is often quite different from what you see on your computer screen. This might not be a problem if you are buying washing up powder but could be a major disappointment when that beautiful blue dress you ordered turns up in green. Also, product descriptions are sometimes simply untrue. Perhaps the wisest plan is to purchase items where design and color are not essential to customer satisfaction.

　　Some even argue that online shopping indirectly contributes to global warming. Yes, your car can stay parked but how are online goods delivered? Often by some large vans pouring out carbon monoxide and adding to our already desperate traffic problems. You are also by now becoming increasingly irritated (使烦恼) by the fact that the delivery is late and you have wasted the leave from work you have taken to receive it!

　　Without question, online shopping is here to stay and it has its benefits. However, perhaps it is not as wonderful as some of its supporters claim it to be.

　　9. The author lists several questions in Para. 1 to

　　.

　　A. support online shopping

　　B. collect answers from readers

　　C. show his dislike of going shopping

　　D. introduce the topic of the passage

　　10.

　　By what can online shoppers avoid fraud?

　　A. Using only trusted websites.

　　B. Choosing big websites.

　　C. Collecting shopping evidence. D. Seeking advice from the police.

　　11. The author agrees with the fact that ______.

　　A. customers are never satisfied with products

　　B. online shopping is a safe way to make purchases

　　C. online shopping has nothing to do with global warming

　　D. delivery delay often makes online shoppers unhappy

　　12. What is the author’s attitude towards online shopping?

　　A. Very popular.

　　B. A wise choice.

　　C. Not trouble free.

　　D. A waste of time.

　　9.I was blind, but I was ashamed of it if it was known. I refused to use a white stick and hated asking for help. After all, I was a teenage girl, and I couldn’t bear people to look at me and think I was not like them. I must have been a terrible danger on the roads. Coming across me wandering through the traffic, motorists probably would have to stop rapidly on their brakes. Apart from that, there were all sorts of disasters that used to occur on the way to and from work.

　　One evening, I got off the bus about halfway home where I had to change buses, and as usual I ran into something. “I’m awfully sorry,” I said and stepped forward only to run into it again. When it happened a third time, I realized I had been apologizing to a lamppost. This was just one of the stupid things that constantly happened to me. So I carried on and found the bus stop, which was a request stop, where the bus wouldn’t stop unless passengers wanted to get on or off. No one else was there and I had to guess if the bus had arrived.

　　Generally in this situation, because I hated showing I was blind by asking for help, I tried to guess at the sound. Sometimes I would stop a big lorry and stand there feeling stupid as it drew away. In the end, I usually managed to swallow my pride and ask someone at the stop for help.

　　But at this particular evening no one joined me at the stop; it seemed that everyone had suddenly decided not to travel by bus. Of course I heard plenty of buses pass, or I thought I did. But because I had given up stopping them for fear of making a fool of myself, I let them all go by. I stood there alone for half an hour without stopping one. Then I gave up. I decided to walk on to the next stop.

　　24. The girl refused to ask for help because she thought_________.

　　A. she might be recognized

　　B. asking for help looked silly

　　C. she was normal and independent

　　D. being found blind was embarrassing

　　25. After the girl got off the bus that evening, she_________.

　　A. began to run

　　B. hit a person as usual

　　C. hit a lamppost by accident

　　D. was caught by something

　　26. What was the problem with guessing at the sound to stop a bus?

　　A. Other vehicles also stopped there.

　　B. It was unreliable for making judgments.

　　C. More lorries than buses responded to the girl.

　　D. It took too much time for the girl to catch the bus.

　　27. Finally the girl decided to walk to the next stop, hoping__________.

　　A. to find people there

　　B. to find more buses there

　　C. to find the bus by herself there

　　D. to find people more helpful there

　　10.The Metropolitan Museum of Art (Met) is one of the world’s largest and finest art museums. Following the suggested route will help you explore the museum.

　　The Temple of Dendur

　　This 2000-year-old building stood near the Nile River, surrounded by a wall that no longer exists. But you can still peek through the gateway. Whose “house” is this? It's not for people. It’s for gods. Can you identify them? They face out. A king faces in, bringing offerings.

　　MetSpeaks

　　Bringing together some of the most respected thinkers on a given subject, MetSpeaks features lectures, discussions, talks, films, and forums in which compelling voices explore timely issues that connect to the Met’s exhibitions and permanent collection. Program times, audiences, and topics vary.

　　Time to Sketch

　　Settle down for a few minutes, pick something in this gallery, and have fun drawing it. Enjoy the chance to look carefully as you create your own sketch. You'll be surprised at how much more you notice, thanks to exploring art by sketching.

　　MetAccess

　　Make the Met yours! Choose from a variety of services and exciting programs that are tailored to meet the needs of visitors with disabilities. Program times, audiences, and topics vary.

　　Ask for the Access Information brochure and Access Calendar at Information Desks, download the Access Calendar (PDF), or call 212-650-2010 or email access@metmuseum.org.

　　Admission

　　Fee includes admission to the Main Building and same-week admission to the Cloisters museum and gardens.

　　Recommended Fee

　　Adults $25

　　Seniors (65 and older) $17

　　Students $12

　　Members (Join Now) Free

　　Children under 12 (accompanied by an adult) Free

　　1. How much is recommended to pay for 3 adult and 2 student visitors?

　　A. 99

　　B. 111

　　C. 87

　　D. 103

　　2. What can you know about the Temple of Dendur?

　　A. A high wall is surrounding the 2000-year-old building now.

　　B. A king faces out, bringing offerings in the temple.

　　C. The building is designed for Emperor to live in.

　　D. The Nile River witnessed the history of the building.

　　3. Which of the following is TRUE about the Met?

　　A. Issues connected with economic crisis will be discussed in MetSpeaks.

　　B. Visitors can choose something in the gallery and have fun drawing it on the wall.

　　C. Disabled people will find various services and programs offered especially for them.

　　D. You can email access@metmuseum.org for more Admission information.

　　11.【北京市朝阳区2016届高三第一次综合练习（一模）】Communication with a Stranger

　　Last weekend I sat on the bus talking with excitement and so ready to spend time in New York City with one of my best friends from college. As I took the window seat and wore headphones over ears, I almost didn't __36__the elderly man sitting beside me.

　　Two hours passed and I was still absorbed in my own world. __37__the elderly man asked me a question, a simple question __38__ the bus's Wi-Fi connection, which turned into a two- hour __39__. In fact, it directly __40__ my personal life.

　　We talked a lot about my dreams, my fears and my life. I __41__ more with this stranger on the bus than I have with any friend or family member in months. Maybe it had something to do with me just being __42__ to let anyone I know close to me. I was __43__ that the stranger was not only so deeply interested in getting to know me, but also just as willing to __44__ me to my greatest abilities. He listened carefully to every word I said and made some useful __45__ at times. Instead of politely __46__ his head when I mentioned my major, he told me that my strong liking seemed to be psychology, but not the one I was studying. He said that he knew I would face difficulties if I studied

　　psychology and that he fully understood my __47__ for the failure.

　　This elderly man made me __48__ the plans that I had laid out for my life with just that simple statement. He helped me realize that my neatly __49__ plan for the next five years of my life wasn't all that neat, but actually complex and filled with __50__. Most of all, he helped me __51__ the complex, not stay away from it because of my fear for the unknown. I _52__ a lot from talking with the elderly stranger.

　　A few days later, he emailed me, saying, "I think you're __53__ for great things no matter what you decide to do." The email was filled with words of __54__. In a few hours a stranger showed me a sense of kindness that made me realize that life is sometimes __55__ but it is going to be okay.

　　36. A. check 　

　　B. notice 　C. excuse 　D. believe

　　37. A. Then　 B. Instead 　C. Again 　D. Also

　　38. A. through 　B. with 　C. during　 D. about

　　39. A. introduction 　 B. explanation 　C. conversation 　D. competition

　　40. A. affected 　B. controlled 　 C. interrupted 　D. created

　　41. A. searched

　　　B. shared 　C. demanded 　D. reviewed

　　42. A. sorry 　B. curious 　C. anxious 　D. afraid

　　43. A. puzzled 　B. bothered

　　　C. amazed 　D. disappointed

　　44. A. push 　B. invite　 C. treat　 D. admit

　　45. A. choices 　B. suggestions 　C. decisions 　D. efforts

　　46. A. raising 　B. dropping　 C. turning 　D. nodding

　　47. A. regret 　B. change 　C. fear 　D. desire

　　48. A. prepare 　B. develop

　　　C. approve 　D. question

　　49. A. replaced 　 B. organized 　C. discussed

　　　D. predicted

　　50. A. uncertainty 　B. danger 　C. responsibility 　 D. conflict

　　51. A. identify 　B. ignore 　C. seize

　　　D. accept

　　52. A. suffered 　B. increased

　　　C. benefited 　D. experienced

　　53. A. leaving 　B. heading 　C. watching 　D. caring

　　54. A. encouragement 　B. protection

　　　 C. admiration 　D. description

　　55. A. stable 　B. normal 　C. painful 　D. serious

　　12.I was in my third year of teaching creative writing at a high school in New York, when one of my students, 15-year-old Micky, gave me a note from his mother. It

　　41

　　his absence from class the day before.

　　I had seen Micky himself writing the note at his desk. Most parental-excuse notes I received were penned by my

　　42 . The forged(伪造的) excuse notes made a large pile, with writing that ranged from imaginative to crazy. The

　　43

　　of those notes didn’t realize that honest excuse notes were usually

　　44

　　: “Peter was late because the alarm clock didn’t go off.”

　　The students always said that it was hard putting 200 words together on any subject, but when they

　　45

　　excuse notes, they were brilliant.

　　So one day I gave the excuse notes to my classes, saying, “They’re

　　46

　　to be written by parents, but actually they are not. True, Micky ? ” The students looked at me

　　47

　　.

　　“Now, this will be the first class to study the

　　48

　　of the excuse notes --- the first class, ever, to practice writing them. You’re so

　　49

　　to have a teacher like me who has taken your best writing and turned it into a

　　50

　　worthy of study. ”

　　Everyone smiled as I went on, “You used your

　　51 . So try more now. Today I’d like you to write ‘An Excuse Note from Adam/Eve to God’.” 52

　　went down. Pens raced

　　53

　　paper. For the first time ever I saw students so

　　54

　　in their writing that they had to be asked to go to lunch by their friends.

　　The next day everyone had excuse notes.

　　55

　　discussions followed. The headmaster entered the classroom and walked

　　56 , looking at papers, and then said, “I’d like you to see me in my office.” My heart

　　57 .

　　When I stepped into his office, he came to

　　58

　　my hand and said, “I just want to tell you that that lesson, that task, whatever the hell you were doing, was

　　59 . Those kids were writing on the college

　　60 . Thank you. ”

　　41. A. explained B. described

　　C. introduced

　　D. announced

　　42. A. parents B. students

　　C. teachers

　　D. partners

　　43. A. editors

　　B. readers

　　C. writers

　　D. speakers

　　44. A. true

　　B. false

　　C. easy

　　D. dull

　　45. A. produced B. considered

　　C. imagined

　　D. delivered

　　46. A. designed B. collected

　　C. supposed

　　D. improved

　　47. A. eagerly B. nervously

　　C. excitedly

　　D. coldly

　　48. A. form

　　B. difficulty

　　C. meaning

　　D. art

　　49. A. lucky

　　B. helpful

　　C. lovely

　　D. active

　　50. A. talent B. habit

　　C. product

　　D. subject

　　51. A. devotion B. imagination

　　C. concentration D. information

　　52. A. hands B. eyes

　　C. heads

　　D. ears

　　53. A. across B. with

　　C. against

　　D. behind

　　54. A. curious B. careful

　　C. casual

　　D. calm

　　55. A. SeparatedB. Surprising

　　C. Heated

　　D. Lasting

　　56. A. day and night B. in and out

　　C. now and then D. up and down

　　57. A. sank B. rose

　　C. flew

　　D. hurt

　　58. A. watch B. touch

　　C. shake

　　D. catch

　　59. A. sure

　　B. dim

　　C. tough

　　D. great

　　60. A. base

　　B. level

　　C. paper

　　D. theme

　　13.A gentle breeze blew through Jennifer’s hair. The golden red sun was

　　41

　　. She was on the beach, looking up at the fiery（火红的）ball. She was

　　42

　　by its color, deep red in the middle, softly fading into yellow. She could hear nothing but the waves and the seagulls

　　43

　　up above in the sky.

　　The atmosphere 

　　44

　　her. After all she had been through, this was what she needed. “It’s getting

　　45

　　,” she thought, “I must go home. My parents will be

　　46

　　where I am.” She wondered how her parents would

　　47

　　, when she got home after the three days she was

　　48

　　. She kept on walking,

　　49

　　herself to the bungalow(小房子) where she spent every summer holiday. The road was deserted. She walked slowly and

　　50

　　. Just in a few hundred meters she would be safe in her house.

　　It was really getting dark now. The sun had set a few minutes before and it was getting cold, too. She

　　51

　　she had her favorite sweater on — it kept her really warm. She imagined having it

　　52

　　her. This thought disappeared when she finally saw her front door. It seemed

　　53

　　. The outside garden seemed

　　54

　　. She was shocked: her father was usually so strict about keeping everything clean and tidy.

　　She entered the house. First, she went into the kitchen where she saw a

　　55

　　written by her father. It said, “Ellen, there is some coffee

　　56

　　. I went looking.” Ellen was her mother but — where was she?

　　She entered her parent’s home. Then she saw her. Her mother, lying on the bed,

　　57

　　. Jennifer would have wanted to wake her up but she looked too tired. So Jennifer just fell asleep beside her. When Jennifer

　　58

　　, something was different. She was in her cozy bed in her pajamas.

　　It felt so good being back home.

　　59

　　she heard a voice, “Are you feeling better now? You know you got us very, very

　　60

　　.”

　　41. A.disappearing B.setting

　　C.rising

　　D.shining

　　42. A.amazed

　　B.excited

　　C.disappointed D.frightened

　　43. A.moving

　　B.flying

　　C.stepping

　　D.flowing

　　44. A.surprised

　　B.confused

　　C.relaxed

　　D.exhausted

　　45. A.early

　　B.cold

　　C.warm

　　D.late

　　46. A.wondering

　　B.knowing

　　C.ignoring

　　D.finding

　　47. A.say

　　B.take

　　C.like

　　D.react

　　48. A.working

　　B.missing

　　C.spending

　　D.travelling

　　49. A.pointing

　　B.enjoying

　　C.directing

　　D.teaching

　　50. A.easily

　　B.silently

　　C.happily

　　D.willingly

　　51. A.believed

　　B.wished

　　C.gussed

　　D.judged

　　52. A.with

　　B.for

　　C.at

　　D.in

　　53. A.same

　　B.familiar

　　C.difficult

　　D.different

　　54. A.crowded

　　B.tidy

　　C.deserted

　　D.clean

　　55.

　　A.text

　　B.letter

　　C.note

　　D.sentence

　　56. A.ready

　　B.gone

　　C.present

　　D.available

　　57. A.cried

　　B.laughed

　　C.coughed

　　D.slept

　　58. A.woke up

　　B.stayed up

　　C.broke up

　　D.held up

　　59. A.Fortunately B.Similarly

　　C.Suddenly

　　D.Constantly

　　60. A.moved

　　B.lost

　　C.inspired

　　D.scared

　　14.Dear God，      I am  to share my thoughts and feelings with you.Now that I am no longer young,I have friends whose41______have passed away .I have heard these sons and daughters say they never fully appreciated their mothers until it was 42_______late to tell them.      I am43_______with the dear  mother  who  is44_______alive .I appreciate her more each  day  .My mother does  not  change  ,45_______ I  do .As I  grow  older  and 46_______,I realize  what   an   extraordinary  person  she  is  .How  sad  that  I am  unable  to  speak  these  words  in  her47_______, but  they48_______easily   from  pen.     How does a daughter begin to 49_______ her  mother for life  itself?For  the  love  ,patience and  just plain  hard  work  that  go  into50 _______a  child?For running  after a toddler ,for understanding a moody51 _______,for tolerating a college student who seems to know52 _______ ?For waiting for day when a daughter53 _______who her mother really is?      How  does  a(an) 54 _______woman thank  a  mother for  continuing to be a mother ?For being  ready with 55_______(When  asked)or remaining silent when it is most56 _______?For  not saying "I told you  so",when she could have said these words57_______of times ?For being essentially herself—loving ,thoughtful ,patient, and forgiving?    I  don't know how ,dear God,except  to bless her as richly as she 58 _______ and  to help me live up to the 59 _______ she has set.I pray that  I  will look as60_______in the eyes of my children as my mother looks in mine.

　　A daughter 

　　41. A. mothers B. fathers C. sisters D. grandmas

　　42. A. Too B. rather C. much D. very

　　43. A.happy B. blessed C.

　　pleased D. content

　　44. A. yet B. even C. ever D. still

　　45. A. So B. or C. but D. as

　　46. A. weaker B. wiser C. healthier D. slower

　　47. A. lifetime B. face C. absence D. presence

　　48. A. fly B. come C.

　　flow D. float

　　49. A. thank B. forgive C. love D. blame

　　50. A. rising B. arising C. raising D. feeding

　　51. A. pupil B. teenager C. youth D. child

　　52. A. something B. nothing C. everything D. anything

　　53. A. realizes B. recognizes C. likes D. knows

　　54. A. immature B. senior C. grown D. inexperienced

　　55. A. encouragement B. advice C. knowledge D. approval

　　56. A. ignored B. unnoticed C. hoped D. appreciated

　　57. A. dozens B. Score C. couple D. number

　　58. A. pays B. matches C. deserves D. demands

　　59. A. level B. example C. figure D. ambition

　　60. A. tough B. considerate C. neat D. good

　　15.After 21 years of marriage, my wife wanted me to take another woman out to dinner and a movie.That Friday after work, I drove over to pick her up.

　　We went to a restaurant that, although not

　　4 1

　　, was very nice and cozy. My mother took my arm4 2

　　she were the First Lady. During the dinner, we had an agreeable conversation – nothing

　　4 3but catching up on recent

　　4 4

　　of each other’s life. We talked so much that we missed the

　　4 5

　　.As we arrived at her house later, she said, “I’ll go out with you again, but only if you let me

　　4 6

　　you.”I agreed.

　　“How was your

　　4 7

　　?” asked my wife when I got home. “Very nice. Far

　　4 8

　　my wildest imagination” I answered.

　　A few days later, my mother died of a heart attack. It happened so

　　4 9

　　that I didn抰 have a chance to do anything for her. Some time

　　5 0

　　, I received an envelope with a copy of

　　a restaurant

　　5 1from the same place where mother and I had dined. An

　　5 2

　　note said: “I paid this bill

　　5 3

　　. I wasn’t sure that I

　　5 4

　　be there; but I still paid for two plates – one for you and the other for your

　　5 5.You will never know what that night

　　5 6

　　for me. I love you, son.”

　　At that moment, I

　　5 7

　　the importance of saying in time: “I LOVE YOU” and to give time to our family.

　　5 8

　　in life is more important than your family. Give them the time they

　　5 9

　　, because these things cannot be

　　6 0

　　till “some other time.”

　　41. A. grand

　　B. comfortable

　　C. shabby

　　D. delicate

　　42. A. even if

　　B. as though

　　C. so that

　　D. in case

　　43. A. unbelievable

　　B. attractive

　　C. interesting

　　D. extraordinary

　　44.A. accidents

　　B. events

　　C. coincidences

　　D. conditions

　　45. A. bus

　　B. appointment

　　C. movie

　　D. time

　　46. A. accompany

　　B. order

　　C. satisfy

　　D. invite

　　47. A. date

　　B. dinner

　　C. film

　　D. mother

　　48. A. from

　　B. beyond

　　C. beneath

　　D. out of

　　49. A. immediately

　　B. abruptly

　　C. absolutely

　　D. awfully

　　50. A. before

　　B. ago

　　C. later

　　D. after

　　51. A. receipt

　　B. bill

　　C. reception

　　D. notice

　　52.

　　A. extra

　　B. additional

　　C. attached

　　D. approved

　　53. A. by chance

　　B. on purpose

　　C. for myself

　　D. in advance

　　54. A. might

　　B. should

　　C. could

　　D. would

　　55. A. son

　　B. wife

　　C. friend

　　D. colleague

　　56. A. meant

　　B. paid

　　C. provided

　　D. made

　　57. A. advocated

　　B. appreciated

　　C. admired

　　D. applauded

　　58. A. Something

　　B. Anything

　　C. Everything

　　D. Nothing

　　59. A. demand

　　B. need

　　C. deserve

　　D. desire

　　60. A. put off

　　B. called off

　　C. taken off

　　D. turned off

　　16.I was 14 years old. I was angry and rebellious, with

　　41

　　regard for anything my parents had to say,

　　42

　　if it had nothing to do with me. Like so many

　　43

　　, I struggled to escape from anything that didn’t

　　44

　　my picture of the world. As a “ brilliant without need of guidance” kid, I rejected any obvious

　　45

　　of love. In fact, I got angry at the

　　46

　　of the word “love”.

　　One

　　47

　　, after an extremely difficult day, I

　　48

　　into my room, shut the door loudly and fell down onto my bed heavily. As I lay down in the privacy of my

　　49

　　, my hands placed under my pillow. There was an envelope. I pulled it out and on the envelope it said, “To

　　50

　　when you’re alone.”

　　51

　　I was alone, no one would know whether I read it or not. So I opened it. It said，“Mike，I know life is

　　52

　　right now, I know you are frustrated and I know we don’t do everything right. I also know that I love you

　　53

　　and nothing you do or say will ever change that. I am here for you if you ever need to talk. If you don’t, that’s also

　　54

　　. Just know that no matter where you go or whatever you do in your life, I will always love you and be

　　55

　　that you are my son. I’m here for you and I love you-that will never

　　56

　　.Love you, Mom.”

　　Every night as I went to bed, I would put my hands under my

　　57 , and I remember the _ 58

　　I felt every time I got a letter. During my teen years, the letters were the calm assurance that I still could be loved

　　59

　　my anger and rudeness. Just before I fell

　　60

　　I became grateful that my mom knew what I, an angry teenager, needed.

　　41．A. little

　　B. all

　　C. full

　　D. high

　　42．A. seldom

　　B. sometimes

　　C. currently

　　D. particularly

　　43．A. families

　　B. adults

　　C. people

　　D. teenagers

　　44．A. hang up

　　B. lift up

　　C. agree with

　　D. deal with

　　45．A. attempt

　　B. offer

　　C.

　　request

　　D. advice

　　46．A. risk

　　B. proposal

　　C. mention

　　D. point

　　47．A. night

　　B. day

　　C.

　　morning

　　D. afternoon

　　48．A. slipped

　　B. stormed

　　C. sank

　　D. slid

　　49．A. bed

　　B. floor

　　C. closet

　　D. chair

　　50．A. answer

　　B. seal

　　C. read

　　D. tear

　　51．A. If

　　B. When

　　C. Though

　　D. Since

　　52．A. serious

　　B. awful

　　C. amazing

　　D. exciting

　　53．A. entirely

　　B. gently

　　C. heavily

　　D. personally

　　54．A. impossible

　　B. terrible

　　C.

　　right

　　D. okay

　　55．A. nervous

　　B. sorry

　　C. proud

　　D. sure

　　56．A. last

　　B. change

　　C. happened

　　D. start

　　57．A. pillow

　　B. book

　　C. desk

　　D. door

　　58．A. relaxation

　　B. sadness

　　C. relief

　　D. thrill

　　59．A. in spite of

　　B. instead of

　　C. ahead of

　　D. in need of

　　60．A. ill

　　B. down

　　C. silent

　　D. asleep

　　17.Balance Self-Care and Caring for Others

　　How do I balance Self-Care and Caring for Others? If you are asking this question , you are one of those people who tend to be selfless.36________ So, how do you

　　strike a balance?

　　Avoid

　　killing the goose . 37_____ In other words, you are going to kill the goose .If you work at a homeless shelter 50 hours a week for two weeks and then quit because you are overwhelmed(累垮)，it

　　won’t do nearly as much good as if you work five hours a week all year around .Kind people usually fall into a trap—they try to do so much good but they don’t realize that more is not always better .

　　38________ You don’t always have to sacrifice a lot to do something good .This doesn’t mean that personal sacrifice is bad , but giving a friend the money that you and your family need to spend on food or rent isn’t a great plan .Sometimes you just need to take care of yourself and you family. You can still support and encourage friends ,but you don’t have to make deep sacrifices to care for someone.

　　39______

　　This is something that every new parent eventually has to figure out : having that first date away from the child can be a guilty experience ,but it is better for the child to be sent to his or her grandparents ’once in a while so that the parents can relax themselves and have a good time. Then the parents will come back better equipped to care for the child

　　Taking care of yourself , 40______ ,is taking care of them .It makes you strong ,and then you can pass that strength on to them.

　　Learn to care for others.

　　Make reasonable sacrifices

　　Let me praise the sweet side of your personality

　　Know the importance of self-care .

　　If you are encouraging or supporting someone

　　But you don’t know when to stop caring for others and start caring for yourself

　　If you aggressively(过分地)give and never care for yourself ,you are going to burn out .

　　18.Building Trust in a Relationship Again

　　Trust is a learned behavior that we gain from past experiences.

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　　Trust is a risk. But you can’t be successful when there’s a lack of trust in a relationship that results from an action where the wrongdoer takes no responsibility to fix the mistake.

　　Unfortunately, we’ve all been victims of betrayal（出卖，背叛）. Whether we’ve been stolen from, lied to, misled, or cheated on, there are different levels of losing trust.

　　37

　　They’ve been too badly hurt and they can’t bear to let it happen again. It’s understandable, but if you’re willing to build trust in a relationship again, we have some steps you can take to get you there.

　　●Learn to really trust yourself. Having confidence in yourself will help you make better choices because you can see what the best outcome would be for your well-being.

　　●

　　38

　　If you’ve been betrayed, you are the victim of your circumstance. But there’s a difference between being a victim and living with a “victim mentality”. At some point in all of our lives, we’ll have our trust tested or violated.

　　●

　　39

　　Once trust is lost, what is left? Instead of looking at the situation from this hopeless angle, look at everything you still have and be thankful for all of the good in your life.

　　40

　　Instead, it’s a healthy way to work through the experience to allow room for positive growth and forgiveness.

　　A. You didn’t lose “everything”

　　B. It is putting confidence in someone.

　　C. Stop regarding yourself as the victim.

　　D. Sometimes people simply can’t trust any more.

　　E. Remember that you can expect the best in return.

　　F. This knowledge carries over in their attitude toward their future relationships.

　　G. Seeing the positive side of things doesn’t mean you’re ignoring what happened

　　19.Guide for Teenagers

　　The teenage years can be tough, and it’s normal to feel sad every now and then. But if these feelings don’t go away or become so intense that you can’t handle them, you may be suffering from depression. 36．.

　　Try not to isolate yourself

　　When you’re depressed, you may not feel like seeing anybody or doing anything. Just getting out of bed in the morning can be difficult, but isolating yourself only makes depression worse. 37． Spend time with friends, especially those who are active.

　　Keep your body healthy

　　Making healthy lifestyle choices can do wonders for your mood. Ever heard of a "runners high"? Physical activity can be as effective as medications for depression, so get involved in sports, ride your bike, or take a dance class. Any activity helps! 38．As for food, make sure you’re feeding your mind with plenty of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.

　　Avoid alcohol and drugs.

　　You maybe try drinking or use drugs in an effort to escape from your feelings and get a "mood boost," even if just for a short time. However, substance use can not only make depression worse, but can cause you to become more depressed. 39．. You will need special treatment for your substance problem.

　　40．.

　　Stress and worry can lead to depression. Talk to a teacher if exams or classes seem overwhelming. In addition, if you have a health concern you feel you can’t talk to your parents about, see a doctor. A health professional can help you approach your parents and guide you toward appropriate treatment. If you’re dealing with relationship, friendship, or family problems, talk to an adult you trust.

　　A. Ask for help if you are stressed.

　　B. Even a short walk can be beneficial.

　　C. Turn to your parents for help.

　　D. As you get out into the world, you may find yourself feeling better.

　　E. In short, drinking and taking drugs will make you feel worse--not better--in the long run.

　　F. The more exercise you do, the healthier you will be.

　　G. Help is available and you have more power than you think.

　　20.What do the world’s most successful people all have in common?

　　By examining the work habits of over 150 greatest writers and artists and scientists, the researchers including Standford Professor Jeffrey Pfeffer found that high achievers like Robert Moses turn out to be all alike:

　　Busy ! Busy!

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　　In a study of general managers in industry, John Kotter reported that many of them worked 60 to 65 hours per week—which translates into at least six 10-hour days. The ability and willingness to work difficult and tiring hours has characterized many powerful figures. Energy and strength provide many advantages to those seeking to build power.

　　Just Say No!

　　The difference between successful people and very successful people is that very successful people say “no” to almost everything. And that’s what gives them the time to accomplish so much.

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　　And focus means saying “no” to a lot of distractions (分神).

　　Know What You Are!

　　Ignore your weakness and keep improving your strengths. Don’t waste time exploring skill areas where you have little competence. Instead, focus on—and build on—your strengths.

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　　Create Good Luck!

　　Luck is not magical—there is a science to it. Richard Wiseman studied lucky people for his book Luck Factor, and broke down what they do right.

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　　By being more outgoing, open to new ideas, following the feeling that something is true, being optimistic, lucky people create possibilities.

　　Does applying these principles to your life actually work? Wiseman created a “luck school” to test the ideas—and it was a success. In total, 80 percent of people who attended Luck School said that their luck had increased.

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　　A. Spend enough time to improve your weakness.

　　B. Achievement requires focus.

　　C. On average, these people reported that their luck had increased by more than 40 percent.

　　D. They never stop working and they never lose a minute.

　　E. Busy people are more likely to be lucky.

　　F. This means knowing who you are, what you are and what you are good at.

　　G. Certain personality types are luckier because they behave in a way that offers the chance for good opportunities.

　　21.One day a farmer’s donkey fell down into a well. The animal cried piteously 41 hours as the farmer tried to figure out what to do. Finally, he decided the animal was old, and the well needed

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　　(cover) up anyway; it just wasn't worth

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　　to save the donkey.

　　He invited all his neighbors to come over and help him. They all grabbed a shovel(铲) and began to shovel dirt into the well. At first, the donkey realized 44 was happening and cried horribly. Then, to everyone’s amazement, he quieted down. A few shovel loads later, the farmer finally looked down the well. He 45 (astonish) at what he saw. With each shovel of dirt __ 46 ____ hit his back, the donkey was doing something 47 (amaze). He would shake it off and take a step up.

　　48 the farmer’s neighbors continued to shovel dirt on top of the animal; he would shake it off and take a step up. Pretty soon, everyone was amazed as the donkey stepped up over 49 edge of the well and happily ran off!

　　Each of our troubles is a stepping stone. We can get out of the deepest wells just 50 not giving up! Shake it off and take a step up.

　　22.Tuan was a farmer in Vietnam. For decades, he had been struggling to rid his family of hunger.However, it always confused him

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　　to expand the output of his crops. This

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　　(disturb)problem led to his regretting being a farmer. He would rather have chosen

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　　job.

　　One day, when skimming through a newspaper, Tuan read

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　　comment on Yuan Longping. He underlined Yuan’s nationality and occupation, and then

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　　(focus) on his discovery and the statistics of his research. He found the knowledge Yuan circulated very

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　　(practice). Therefore, he made a summary and began to build up a new farming method. He planted super grain of rich nutrition and equipped

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　　(he) to keep his crop roots free of bacteria and pests. He also enriched minerals in the soil while

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　　(reduce) chemical fertilizers. Though it cost him more time and freedom, he was full of hope.

　　The next year, Tuan was sunburnt

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　　satisfied with his production very much. Thanks to YuanLongping, he not only won the battle

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　　hunger, but he could also export his crops abroad.

　　23.Born in 1930, Yuan Longping graduated

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　　Southeast Agricultural College in 1953. Since then, finding ways to grow more rice

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　　(be) his life goal. As a young man, he saw the great

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　　for increasing the rice output. At that time, hunger was a

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　　(disturb) problem in many parts of the countryside. Yuan Longping grows

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　　is called super hybrid rice, making

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　　possible to increase rice harvest without

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　　(expand) the area of the field. Yuan Longping has been considered the first agricultural pioneer in the world

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　　(grow) rice that has a high output.

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　　to his research, the UN has more tools in the battle to rid the world

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　　hunger.

　　24.I was nine years old when I learnt to ride a bike. The bike was a birthday present from my uncle. You can imagine how

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　　(excite) I was when I saw the bike, and I begged my uncle to teach me how

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　　(ride) it right away. However, before I got on the bike, I felt

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　　(extreme) nervous and I was afraid that I would fall off and hurt

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　　(me). My uncle held onto the seat and helped me to get

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　　the bike. While I was riding, he was running along beside me, holding the seat so I would not fall over. I was so

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　　(grate) to him for his help.

　　As I was practicing, I became more and more confident. Then, I heard my uncle shouting, “You are riding it by yourself now!” I was both excited and scared. I was really riding by myself, but

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　　if I fell off? Could I use the brakes to stop? As I was wondering about this, my uncle ran after me and got hold of the bike. I

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　　(slow) down and came to a stop. My heart was still beating fast when I got off the bike.

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　　(late) that day, having learnt how to get on the bike and get off it, I felt like I was walking on air! I am still thankful to my uncle for teaching me to ride a bike on my

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　　(nine) birthday.

　　25.Nowadays, many people complain to their poor achievements in study. Some are eager to know others’ secrets to succeed, thinking that they should have mastered some specially ability in study. In fact, only by practising a lot can we become skillful at doing nothing. Do you know why a baby learns to speak? He practised his mother tongue day and night and finally becomes fluent in them. So we should well remember that there is no such a shortcut. No one can become an expert without practising a lot. We should bear the hardships in our study, then we can enjoy the fruits of our efforts.

　　26.How time flies! I can never forget how I became a good table tennis player. The first day I went to high school, I saw some of my classmates played table tennis. Amazed at how skillful they were, I was determined to play just as good. Later on, I often watch them carefully to learn their techniques.

　　Then I

　　kept practicing

　　hardly until I became too confident enough to challenge the good players. At the end of term, I became one of the best players in my class. I am really proud for this experience. It helps me realize that I can fulfill our potential but achieve our goals through hard work.

　　27.I’m Wang Lin. I’m a senior 3 student who take the College Entrance Exam soon. Now I have a problem in choosing my major. My parents want me to study international business. Therefore, my head teacher suggests that I chose software engineering. As for me, I have a total different idea from them. I want to take environmental science for my major so that I can use that I have learned to help improving the environment in my hometown after the graduation. But can I possibly make a decision on my own against the will of my parents and my teacher? I’m writing to you for my opinion. Would you please spare some time to give me some advices?

　　28.假设你是李华，你的英国朋友Tom喜爱中国文化，你想邀请他除夕（New Year’s Eve）来中国过春节，感受中国文化。请你根据以下要点给Tom写一封电子邮件：

　　1. 问候Tom并发出邀请；

　　2. 活动安排：包水饺，看演出，赏灯（lantern）等。

　　注意：1. 词数100左右；

　　2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；

　　29.高考临近，学习时间变紧，任务加重，很多同学内心压力大，学习效率低下。请为即将举行的班会写一篇英语演讲稿，谈谈你对怎样保持良好的精神状态，高效而健康地进行复习备考的看法。要点如下：

　　坚持锻炼；

　　合理计划；

　　注重饮食。

　　注意：

　　词数100左右；

　　可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；

　　开头语已为你写好。

　　Dear Classmates,

　　Good afternoon! Today is March 2nd, The college entrance exams are really around the corner now.__________________________________________________________

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　　30.某中外合资企业在一家英文报上登了一则广告（advertisement），招聘一名秘书，基本条件如下： 1、年龄不超过25岁，未婚； 2、身体健康。身高要求：男性1.70米以上，女性1.60米以上； 3、高中以上文化程度； 4、有较好的英语基础，英语口语能力强者优先录用； 5、擅长写作，具有从事文秘(secretary)工作的能力。 假如你叫王强，看了广告后想求此职。请用英语写一封求职信，针对招聘条件介绍自己的情况。

　　Dear Sir,

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　　Sincerely yours, Wang Qiang