1、21. You look great! I _ out. Check out my muscles! A. will work B. was working C. have been working D. had been working 22. _ Stephon Marbury is an American, he has become a role model among Beijing basketball fans. A. As B. Although C. When D. Since 23. Its been discovered in the study _ people are
2、 more relieved after forgiving others. A. that B. what C. which D. whose 24. Grandpa was shocked by the news. Rarely _ him so quiet. A. do I see B. had I seen C. I had seen D. I saw 25. The report aims to explain how these conclusions _. A. were reached B. had been reached C. have reached D. had rea
3、ched26. Sometimes, _ a patient a get-well card is better than visiting him. A. to be sent B. being sent C. having sent D. sending27. Its always hard to remember a name when one doesnt have a face to go with _. A. him B. it C. her D. one28. It was unusual that such close neighbors _ not know one anot
4、her. A. could B. would C. must D. should29. The agent promised to keep the family members fully _ of any developments. A. inform B. informing C. informed D. being informed 30. The professor gave a really good speech. I suggest you _ him some specific questions about his work experience. A. have aske
5、d B. will ask C. asked D. ask 31. A person who has never tasted bitter wont know _ sweet is. A. which B. what C. when D. why 32. The landlady prefers to have women in the apartment rather than men. She thinks women take _ care of things! A. well B. good C. better D. best 33. Based on a true story, t
6、he film shows a hero racing _ time to get back the stolen papers. A. behind B. against C. about D. at 34. Ive made several travel plans for our vacation, but Ill leave it to you _ one. A. choosing B. chosen C. to choose D. choose35. Paris has some great museums _ visitors can see fine works of impre
7、ssionist painters. A. where B. which C. that D. when 第二节 完形填空(共20小题;每小题1.5分,共30分)阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。My class and I visited Chris Care Center in Phoenix, Arizona to comfort the old people who needed a little cheering up during the holiday season. The first two 36 the
8、re were for persons requiring help in taking care of themselves. We sang 37 for them. They loved our sweet songs and the flowers that we left with them.As we were 38 on the third floor for old people with Alzheimer (老年痴呆症), most of them 39 off at the walls or floor. However, one lady 40 my eye. She
9、was sitting by the door, in a wheelchair, singing songs to herself. They werent the songs that we were singing, at least they didnt 41 like that. As we got 42 with each festive song, she did as well. The louder we got, the louder she got. 43 she was singing, she was also 44 out to us with her hands
10、and body. I knew that I should have gone over to her, but I thought that my 45 were to my students. People who worked at the care center could 46 to her, I thought. Just when I stopped feeling 47 about not giving her the attention she needed, one of my students, Justin, showed me what the holiday se
11、ason is really about. Justin also 48 the same lady. The difference between us is that he 49 on her needs, but I didnt. During the last song, “Silent Night,” Justin walked over to her and held her hand. He looked this aged lady in her 50 and with his actions said, “You are important, and I will take
12、my 51 to let you know that.” This tired, elderly lady stopped singing and held his hand. Then she touched his cheek with the other hand. Tears began to fall down her face. No 52 can completely describe that touching moment. It 53 a boy to teach me, a man, about kindness and love. Justins example of
13、a complete, selfless attitude toward another was a 54 that I will never forget. He was the teacher that day, and I consider myself 55 to have witnessed his lesson. 36. A. rooms B. buildings C. floors D. groups37. A. bravely B. shyly C. madly D. beautifully38. A. dancing B. meeting C. gathering D. si
14、nging39. A. stared B. shut C. paid D. glared40. A. looked B. caught C. escaped D. hurt41. A. appear B. hear C. sound D. feel42. A. louder B. nearer C. faster D. higher43. A. Because B. As C. Since D. Though44. A. moving B. reaching C. coming D. spreading45. A. interests B. abilities C. feeling s D.
15、responsibilities46. A. speak B. object C. attend D. compare47. A. afraid B. sure C. guilty D. scary48. A. feared B. avoided C. helped D. noticed 49. A. called B. acted C. insisted D. kept50. A. tears B. hands C. eyes D. face51. A. time B. flower C. body D. cheek52. A. words B. poems C. expressions D
16、. songs53. A. took B. wasted C. caused D. made54. A. message B. lesson C. activity D. class55. A. clever B. foolish C. right D. lucky第三部分:阅读理解(共两节,40分)第一节(共15小题;每小题2分,共30分)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D 四个选项中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AWere always looking for well-written reviews of books, music, movies, television
17、shows, websites, video games and other products. When writing a review, concentrate on exactly what you liked or didnt like. Give examples of strengths and weaknesses, be descriptive and provide background information on an author, director, actor or musician, if possible. Find professional reviews
18、in magazines or newspapers and see how reviewers deal with their topic, but be sure to express your own voice in your review. Grammar Hint for Reviews: When describing a book, movie, album or anything else, use the present tense.Book Reviews Discuss an authors technique, strengths and weaknesses ins
19、tead of focusing on the plot. Does the story flow? Is there a strong sense of character and place? Did you stay up until dawn to finish it? Is it good reading for teenagers? What influence did it have on you and why? If youve read other books by the same author, discuss how this book compares.Movie
20、Reviews Think of the major Oscar categories and consider the performances, music, lighting and setting, etc. Do these work together? Did some hold up while others didnt? If the movie is based on a book, discuss whether one is better than the other and why. If the movie is a remake, compare the film
21、to its original.Remember that a well-written movie review should discuss strengths and weaknesses. Some readers may not have seen a movie yet, so dont give away an exciting scene or the ending!College Reviews Begin by providing an overview of the college, including location, size and a description o
22、f the campus and/or dorm life. Think about all aspects of your college visit. What academic, athletic and after-class programs are available? What are the students like? What makes the college different from others? Every school has strengths and weaknesses. Be objective. Consider what the school ha
23、s to offer and who might enjoy or benefit the most from attending there. 56. When writing a review, you _.A. cannot refer to any previous reviewB. must express your own views and opinions C. must provide some information about the authorD. neednt give any examples to support your views57. Which aspe
24、cts should be included in all three reviews?A. Strengths and weaknesses. B. Plot and character.C. Programs and scenes. D. Location and description.58. Where can you probably find the passage?A. In a personal diary.B. In an official report.C. In a tourist guidebook.D. In a popular magazine.BMy grandm
25、other Adele loved culture and was generous with its gifts. When I was a child, she took me to museums, restaurants, dances. She showered me with gifts from her travels around the world. But I can only remember her giving me one booka book that, to this day, I have not read. She presented me with her
26、 own favorite childhood book: Hans Brinker. My grandmother was happy to share this book with me. She even decorated the title page with her proud writing. I tried to read it. I adored reading, and would dive into a new pile of books from the library all at once. But something about Hans Brinker just
27、 wouldnt let me in. The story was set in Holland, a long time ago. It felt dull and unfamiliareven though I was a fan of classics of other times and places. I simply read the first pages over and over. I could not progress.Standing on a bookshelf in our living room, the book was like something I avo
28、ided. It scolded me for not being interested, for not trying hard enough, for disappointing my grandmother.The book started to fit in, almost forgotten, until Adele asked. Had I read it? Did I like it? Always determined, she wanted to know the answer. I would make some kind of excuse, feel bad, and
29、open it again, hoping for a new reaction. The book weighed on me. Years passed and finally Adele and I both accepted that I would never read Hans Brinker. Eventually I cleared the book from the shelf. The Hans Brinker experience led me to set a rule that Ive lived by ever since: Do not ask about a b
30、ook given as a gift. Dont ask, despite your desire to discuss it to grow closer. The desire for such connection is what gives book-giving with special meaningand increases the owners possibility to be a letdown. Guilt is basically the same as for all gifts, though. If the giver doesnt have the pleasure of seeing or hearing about the gift being enjoyed, and asks whether it is, then the ownerunless s
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