【题目】B

Everyone needs friends. We all like to feel close to someone. It is nice to have a friend to talk, laugh and do things with. Surely, there are times when we need to be alone. We don’t always want people around. But we would feel lonely if we never had a friend.

No two people are the same. Sometimes friends don’t get along well, which doesn’t mean that they no longer like each other. Most of the time they will go on being friends. Sometimes friends move away, then we feel very sad. We miss them much, but we can call them and write to them. Maybe we would never see them again, and we can make new friends. It is surprising to find out how much we like new people when we get to know them. Families sometimes name their children after a close friend. Many places are named after men and women, if they are friendly to people in a town. Some libraries are named this way. So are some schools. We think of these people when we go to these places.

There’s more good news for people who have friends. They live longer than those people who don’t. Why? It could be that they are happier. Being happy helps you stay well. Or it could be just knowing that someone cares. If someone cares about you, you take better care of yourself.

【1】 The first paragraph tells us ___________.

A. none needs friends

B. we need to be alone

C. we always need friends around us

D. making friends is the need in people’s life

【2】Which of the following is the most probable place people name after friendly people?

A. A house. B. A room.

C. A library. D. A village.

【3】 If people have friends, they would live longer, because ___________.

A. they feel happier and healthier

B. they get a lot of help from their friends

C. they take better care of themselves

D. both A and C

【4】 This passage tells us ___________.

A. that people are all friends

B. that people need friends

C. how to get to know friends

D. how to name a place

【题目】To achieve your goal, yourself and your direction the most important thing.

A. knowing;is

B. to know; were

C. know; was

D. and know; are

【题目】The explorer got a disease in blood for the of fresh vegetables and fruit.

A. sake

B. lack

C. ignorance

D. benefit

【题目】Difficulties and hardships have the best character of the young geologist.

A. brought in

B. brought out

C. brought up

D. brought about

【题目】根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

Starting a New Job? Here are some practical tips on what you should do on your first day at the office.

Show up early. Arriving five to ten minutes early gives you time to settle in. 1 To make sure you can arrive early, give yourself extra time to get ready in the morning and to travel to your destination. If possible, consider practicing the full commute(上下班路程) to work during rush hour to get used to the route.

Be enthusiastic, but not overbearing (专横的). It can be difficult to find the right balance between making an effect in your new role and breaking the balance of the delicate office atmosphere. You don’t want to walk in and make a strong impression. 2 Experts suggest that you try to balance energy and enthusiasm with modesty on your first day in a new role.

3 It might seem difficult not to draw comparisons between your new job and the one you just left. 4 While you might think you’re adding value when you talk about your old job, it can seem like you’re pining for it. Instead of drawing comparisons, only mention similarities with your previous role in support of your new one.

Take plenty of notes. It’s a great idea to bring a small notebook and pen with you on your first day for taking down notes. 5 You’re likely to face data overload on your first day. So taking notes is a great way to keep on top of things. Plus, making notes by hand can lead to a better memory for information.

A. Be positive and show interest.

B. Avoid mentioning your old job.

C. But you should definitely resist the urge.

D. Yet don’t come so early that you seem too eager.

E. But you don’t want to fade into the background either.

F. Don’t be shy about recording information that will be useful to you later.

G. So ask questions, take notes, and appear engaged while offering your own ideas.

【题目】

Everyone had an application form in his hand, but no one knew which office room .

A. to send it

B. to be sent to

C. to send it to

D. to have it send

【题目】阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

The Great Wall was grand, a little rainy at first, but grand all the same. The mist covered the far ends of the wall, 1 (give) it an almost mysterious feeling. The fog rolled in and out of the high mountains, revealing new parts of the wall as 2 (quick) as it covered them. I kept on walking, seeing watchtower after watchtower 3 my way. To my 4 (relieve), many people had decided today was not the best day 5 (climb) the wall, and I was there with very few people. I walked for 6 seemed like miles. Then I saw just how long the wall I was standing on stretched for.

It was 7 (end)! I walked and walked, but after every hill I climbed, there was another long stretch of wall. I eventually came to 8 long staircase. Later I found out that it 9 (call) "Chairman Mao’s Challenge". I accepted, and after climbing the hundred plus stairs to the peak, I had to admit that the Great Wall truly lives up to its reputation. So if I 10 (have) another chance to travel to China, I would never hesitate to visit the Great Wall again.

【题目】 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）

阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

One day, while we were visiting my parents on a farm in late summer, Dad mentioned he’d always wanted a Crimson King Maple Tree for the yard. Mom agreed that the trees were 1 .

Like many other parents, mine were hard to 2 for, so I figured this was a great opportunity to get them something they’d 3 . I also thought two would be even better. I checked the 4 at work and decided it was a bit more than I could 5 — but all of my siblings(兄弟姊妹) agreed to give some money to buy the trees.

In northern Ohio, you don’t plant maple trees at Christmas, so we decided to 6 Mom and Dad with a special Christmas in October before the ground 7 . We asked my aunt if she’d help us with the " 8 ", and she called my parents 9 to say she was coming for a Sunday visit. Then my sisters and sisters-in-law went into 10 , planning a big holiday turkey dinner.

On the 11 Sunday, we all met at my house and 12 the trees into a truck. I 13 as Santa Claus. When we arrived at my parents’ house, Dad was 14 something was wrong first. He and Mom were amazed when we told them 15 we were there.

When Christmas 16 , of course, we couldn’t go to our parents’ house empty-handed, so Mom and Dad got 17 presents that year. Almost half a century later, I 18 drive by the old farm and smile when I see those big, handsome 19 and remember giving a special 20 to special people at Christmas in October.

【1】A. distinctive B. fragrant C. expensive D. pretty

【2】A. shop B. represent C. answer D. care

【3】A. deserve B. appreciate C. advertise D. imagine

【4】A. result B. number C. price D. express

【5】A. afford B. expect C. fancy D. handle

【6】A. frighten B. assist C. surprise D. reward

【7】A. warmed B. froze C. softened D. darkened

【8】A. trick B. purchase C. choice D. decoration

【9】 29. A. in advance B. in time C. by accident D. on purpose

【10】A. service B. action C. effect D. production

【11】A. regular B. separate C. given D. chosen

【12】A. sorted B. loaded C. transported D. transplanted

【13】A. dressed up B. passed off C. looked on D. started out

【14】A. delighted B. annoyed C. disappointed D. convinced

【15】when B. how C. why D. whether

【16】A. came around B. dropped out C. turned up D. drew in

【17】A. generous B. additional C. double D. special

【18】A. even B. just C. once D. still

【19】A. farms B. trees C. trucks D. yards

【20】A. congratulation B. gift C. donation D. greeting

【题目】D

Have you ever been given something you don’t like or doesn’t fit, but you don’t want to hurt the feelings of the person who thinks about you? You’re not alone. Everyone has received an unwanted gift at least once in his or her life. That doesn’t mean the item is bad or useless. It simply means that it doesn’t work for you.

If you find yourself with something nice but that doesn’t fit into your lifestyle, consider regifting it. Before you do that, make sure you understand the manners of this practice that is more and more common as people find it difficult to make ends meet to a great extent.

There are specific things you should do to an item. Failure to do any of them may create an awkward situation. You never have to lie about what you are doing, but you don’t want to be in the position of having to explain anything. For example, remove the original wrapping paper and rewrap it in your own; make sure the box is in good condition so the item doesn’t appear used; check the item and make sure there are no cards or names on the packaging; inspect the item and make sure it is in excellent condition...

When you get ready for regifting, consider having a white elephant gift exchange for your next celebration. This removes all the embarrassment of being caught regifting because that’s the whole purpose of the event. In order to prevent hurting feelings, provide everyone with a guest list and ask them not to bring anything given by the people on that list.

【1】Why does the author begin the passage with a question?

A. To share a hot phenomenon.

B. To introduce the following part.

C. To ask for readers’ answers.

D. To point out a wrong opinion.

【2】What most contributes to the growing regifting?

A. People’s lack of money.

B. People’s dislike of the gifts.

C. People’s reduced desire for gifts.

D. People’s understanding of its manners.

【3】What’s mainly talked about in Paragraph 3?

A. What to do before regifting.

B. How to make use of unwanted gifts.

C. What kind of gifts to be regifted.

D. Why regifting can cause embarrassment.

【4】What do people exchange at a white elephant party?

A. Guest lists. B. Regifting experiences.

C. Regifting ideas. D. Unwanted gifts.

【题目】

Sean’s strong love for his country is in his recently published poems.

A. relieved

B. reflected

C. responded

D. recovered