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1、In many of the tales, animals did the talking. In others, good men came to help bad men.Strange, exciting things _12_. The different ideas made interesting stories.Some of the early tales, _13_ them Mother Goose verses were told in rhyme. Thepoems were learned by boys and girls at home and at school

2、.What Mother Goose rhymes do you know and remember? Do you think there was_14_ a Mother Goose? Mother Goose stories and rhymes are _15_ good onesthat we read and enjoy them today, years after they were first told.1. A. which B. whom C. who D. when2. A. read B. to read C. reads D. reading3. A. who B.

3、 that C. what D. where4. A. tell B. told C. was told D. were told5. A. When B. Though C. While D. Which6. A. other B. another C. the other D. the others7. A. even find B. even found C. will even find D. would evenfind8. A. is B. are C. will be D. to be9. A. made in B. made up C. made of D. made from

4、10. A. that B. what C. when D. where11. A. know B. knew C. known D. to know12. A. happen B. happened C. are happened D. were happened13. A. in B. of C. among D. between14. A. real B. really C. to be real D. to be really15. A. such B. so C. such a D. so many二、完形填空（共10 小题；每小题1.5，满分15 分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后

5、在1625 小题所给我的A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出一个最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。Some British and American people like to invite friends for a meal at home. You should notbe upset _16_ your English friends dont invite you home. _17_ doesnt meanthey dont like you. Dinner parties usually start _18_ 7 and 8 p.m. and end at about 11p.m.A

6、sk your hosts what time you should arrive. Its polite to bring flowers, chocolates or a bottle ofwine _19_ a gift.Usually the evening starts with drinks and snacks. If you want to be extra polite, say howmuch you like the room, or the _20_ on the wall. But rememberits not polite to askhow much thing

7、s _21_.In many families, the husband sits at one of the table and the wife sits at the other end. Theyeat with their guests.Youll probably start the meal with soup or something small, then youll _22_ meator fish with vegetables, and then dessert, followed by _23_. Its polite to finish_24_ on your pl

8、ate and to take more if you want it.Did you enjoy the evening? Call your hosts the next day, _25_ write them a shortthank you letter. British and American people like to say all the time!16. A. if B. after C. before D. since17. A. He B. She C. It D. Its18. A. from B. between C. at D. in19. A. for B.

9、 like C. as D. with20. A. clothes B. pictures C. windows D. hats21. A. cost B. spend C. pay D. hate22. A. buy B. have C. need D. give23. A. water B. tea C. coffee D. juice24. A. everything B. anything C. something D. nothing25. A. and B. but C. also D. or三、阅读（共两节满分45 分）第一节阅读理解（共20 小题；每小题2 分，满分40 分）阅

10、读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C 和D 项中，选出最佳选项。AMost young boys dont like growing flowers and watering them. But for 16-year-old Angus,working in the garden isnt just a hobby it has changed his life.Angus has a special illness and his IQ is lower than a normal boy. Six months ago, he startedlearning how to grow flo

11、wers. Now, he spends hours in the garden growing flowers, watering andlooking after them. “Before working in the garden, it was difficult for Angus to concentrate inclass and sometimes he didnt want to go to school,” said his mother Kim. “Now he cant wait togo to school and he is happy every day. We

12、 can see Angus is able to work in a garden center in thefuture,”Research shows that working in the garden improves mental and physics health. In the past,soldiers in Egypt treated their mental problems after war by working in the garden. Even now,some doctors advise people to work in the garden to t

13、reat their mental health problems. Anddoctors also advise young people like Angus to work in the garden.The lives of hundreds of children in Britain with special needs, like Angus, have beenchanged by this special kind of education. When working in the garden, children have a chance tolearn a lot of

14、 important skills, such as how to work with other people and how to take care ofplants. Besides, the children become more confident after working in the garden.26. Augus began to _ half a year ago.A. need special helpB. learn how to grow flowersC. have a special illnessD. learn how to change his lif

15、e27.After working in the garden, Augus _.A. likes to go to school B. works in a garden centerC. follows his mothers advice D. doesnt go to school any more28. Which of the following is TRUE about working in the garden?A. Doctors advise all of the young people to work in the garden.B. Research shows t

16、hat the lives of all children have been changedC. The method was used to treat health problems a long time ago.D. The method can be used to treat physical problems.29. The underlined word in the third paragraph probably means _ in Chinese.A. 身体的B.心脏的C. 皮肤的D. 精神的30. What is the last paragraph mainly

17、about?A. How to take care of flowers.B. How to get a chance to learn things.C. Advantages of working in the garden for children.D. The activities children can do in a garden.BWarwick New York HotelThis hotel offers you stylish（时尚的） rooms in a quiet neighborhood, just a short walk from some of NewYor

18、ks business streets. Its small. Family-owned hotel with 16 rooms. They provide not only comfortable roomsbut also warm smiles and friendly greetings.The Westpark InnThe Westpark has 90 rooms and is close to Manhattan tourist centers. The hotels rooms have been recentlypainted. On the Internet many t

19、ravelers say it is below the usual standard（标准的） and should be avoided. If youwant to save money, you may have a try.The Affinia HotelThe Affinia is a good choice for experienced business travelers, families and international visitors. The 80guest rooms are stylish and modern with good furniture. Gu

20、ests who need more space might like the hotelsrooms. All the rooms have a kitchen.The 60 ThompsonThe 60 Thompson, with 100 beautiful guest rooms, is a stylish hotel in the heart of SoHo. Good use of darkwood and full-wall leather（皮革）headboards give the hotel warmth. Guests can enjoy fine food in the

21、 hotelsKittichhai restaurant and cocktails at Thoms Bar.31. Which of the hotels does NOT have stylish guest room?A. The Affinia Hotel B. The Westpark InnC. Warwick New York Hotel D. She complained her father.32. The difference between Warwick New York Hotel and others is that _.A. its a family-owned

22、 hotel B. it offers comfortable roomsC. its rooms are stylish and modern D. its far from business centers33. Some people suggest not choosing the Westpark Inn because _.A. it has a bad position B. its close to business centersC. it is below the usual standard D. its rooms have been recently painted3

23、4. How many guest rooms are there in the Affinia Hotel?A. 16. B. 80. C. 90. D. 100.35. For which of the four men is the 60 Thompson the best choice?A. Mark is a worker and wants to save money.B. Clement loves art and enjoys delicious food and wine.C. Simon wants to enjoy family-cooked meals with his

24、 family.D. David only likes walking to New Yorks business street from the hotel.CTwenty years ago, I drove a taxi for a living. One night I went to pick up a passenger at 2:30a.m. When I arrived to collect, I saw a small woman in her eighties standing before me. I took thesuitcase to the car, and th

25、en returned to help the woman. She took my arm and we walked slowlytoward the car.She kept thanking me for my kindness. Its nothing, I told her. I just try to treat mypassengers the way I would want my mother treated.Oh, youre such a good man. She said. When we got into the taxi, she gave me an addr

26、ess,and then asked, Could you drive through downtown?s not the shortest way, I answered quickly.Oh, Im in no hurry, she said. Im on my way to a hospice （临终医院）. I dont have anyfamily left. The doctor says I dont have very long time. I quietly shut off the meter （计价器）. Forthe next two hours, we drove

27、through the city. She showed me the building where she had onceworked, the neighborhood where she had lived. Sometimes she asked me to slow down in front ofa special building and would sit staring into the darkness, saying nothing.At dawn, she suddenly said, m tired. Lets go now.We drove in silence to the address she had given me.How much shall I give you? she asked.Nothing, I said.You have to make a living, sh