I never got along well with Dad. But when he was dying, I set off for Nebraska to be with him and my family. I stopped for the night at a hotel with a pool, hoping a swim would relax me.

The pool area was empty as I walked into the still water. A man in a bathing suit appeared. He sat on the edge of the pool with his legs moving up and down in the water. He had dark hair and deep brown eyes and smiled. ‘Where are you going?’ he asked. When I told him something about my father, he asked how we got along. I tried to change the subject, but then for some reason, I told him everything. www..com

Finally the man said, ‘Even with all the trouble, remember, your father still loves you.’ All at once, warm and clear childhood memories came flooding back: Dad running alongside my wobbling (摇摆的) bicycle, the proud hug he gave me at my high school graduation, his laugh when I caught him off guard with a tickle(挠痒). ‘Yes, I know he does love me,’ I heard myself say. And for the first time these years I believed it. The man left, leaving me alone with my comforting thoughts.

Back in my room, as I went to bed, I decided it was time to forgive（原谅） my father. Then I wished he’d forgiven me too. The phone bell woke me up at 3 a.m. My sister’s voice sent a shock (寒战) through me: Dad had just died. I had wanted to see him and make peace. But as my sadness grew, I remembered that the man by the pool had already brought Dad and me together.

64. From the passage we learn that the author __________.

A. didn’t know his father was seriously ill        B. always thought highly of his father

C. lived in Nebraska far away from his family   D. was going to see his father

65. When the author was in the swimming pool, __________.

   A. many other people were there, too

   B. he talked a lot with the man by the pool

   C. he greeted the man by the pool first

   D. the man by the pool told him everything about his family

66. What made the author change his original（原始的）idea about his father?

   A. That he was made to think of the fact that his father loved him.

   B. That the man by the pool mentioned(提及) his interesting childhood.

   C. That he remembered his father had taught him to ride a bike.

   D. That he knew his father would leave him forever.

67. In the last paragraph, the author was sad that he __________.

   A. hadn’t accepted the kind stranger’s advice

   B. had no chance to make peace with his father

   C. hadn’t respected his father when he was young

   D. hadn’t stayed with his father before. 

第二节 短文填词（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）

Thirty years ago, the sales staff at department stores tended to look up to   

people who had a university degree.___ in another 30 years, getting a         86._______

university degree could just be one of many ____(形式) of education.       87. _______

According to a r_____ released by the Ministry of Education at the end of     88. _______

2006, there will be 30 million s______ in China in 2010.That is 5 million    89. _______

more than in 2008.Job pressures will still exist, or become ____ worse as    90. _______

the number of students ______(增加). University will not be the only way     91. _______

for people to develop. A degree will not always p____ students for the real      92. _______

world, but mastering certain _____(技能) can put food on their plate. So      93. _______

Universities might a _____ students to postpone their studies for one or two  94. _______

years to enter ___(社会) and attain experience.                           95. _______

 After the meeting, I           to write a report on our next term's work.

    A. set about    B. set aside    C. set out   D. set off

 Once ______ , the plan can’t be changed.

A. begin      B. beginning    C. began      D. begun

  ＿＿ the Venice Film Festival, the Sundance Film Festival only includes small, independent films.

A. Unlike     B. Dislike    C. Like to     D. No like 

Sometimes you’ll hear people say that you can’t love others until you love yourself. Sometimes you’ll hear people say that you can’t expect someone else to love you until you love yourself. Either way, you’ve got to love yourself first and this can be tricky. Sure we all know that we’re the apple of our parents’ eyes, and that our Grandmas think we’re great talents and our Uncle Roberts think that we will go to the Olympics. But sometimes it’s a lot harder to think such nice thoughts about ourselves. If you find that believing in yourself is a challenge, it is time you build a positive self-image and learn to love yourself.

Self-image is your own mind’s picture of yourself. This image includes the way you look, the way you act, the way you talk and the way you think. Interestingly, our self-images are often quite different from the images others hold about US. Unfortunately, most of these images are more negative than they should be. Thus changing the way you think about yourself is the key to changing your self-image and your whole world.

The best way to defeat a passive self-image is to step back and decide to stress your successes. That is, make a list if you need to, but write down all of the great things you do every day. Don’t allow doubts to occur in it.

It very well might be that you are experiencing a negative self-image because you can’t move past one flaw or weakness that you see about yourself. Well, roll up your sleeves and make a change of it as your primary task. If you think you’re silly because you aren’t good at math, find a tutor. If you think you’re weak because you can’t run a mile, get to the track and practice. If you think you’re dull because you don’t wear the latest trends, buy a few new clothes. But remember, just because you think it doesn’t mean it’s true.

The best way to get rid of a negative self-image is to realize that your image is far from objective, and to actively convince yourself of your positive qualities. Changing the way you think and working on those you need to improve will go a long way towards promoting a positive self-image. When you can pat(拍) yourself on the back, you’ll know you’re well on your way. Good luck!

46. You need to build a positive self-image when you ___   _______  _ ___.

A. dare to challenge yourself                     B. feel it hard to change yourself

C. are unconfident about yourself                D. have a high opinion of yourself

47. According to the passage, our self-images _____.

A. have positive effects                         B. are probably untrue

C. are often changeable                            D. have different functions

48. How should you change your self-image according to the passage?

A. To keep a different image of others.        B. To make your life successful.

C. To understand your own world.              D. To change the way you think.

49. What is the passage mainly about?

A. How to prepare for your success.          

B. How to face challenges in your life.

C. How to build a positive self-image.        

D. How to develop your good qualities.

50. Who are the intended readers of the passage?

A. Parents.                                    B. Adolescents.                   

C. Educators.                                  D. People in general.

He is the lawyer who you took photos ____ you were in the Forbidden City.

A. when       B. of when      C. where     D. of where

How to Make the Most of Your Time 

Time management is important in our daily life. There never seems to be enough hours in the day to accomplish all you need to do. Here are some tips that might be of some help to you .

1. Set up a plan. Go for a week at a time, and prioritize the most important ones. Include things you want to accomplish. Focus mostly on the things that are important to you.

2. Control your stress. No matter what kind of pressure mounts on you, try to keep cool. Stressing out can lead to an early breakdown, which is definitely counter-productive (事与愿违) when you have a list of things to do. It's easier to take a 10-minute break and cool off than work all week with built up stress.

3. Shut your door. When working under a schedule, perform your important tasks with your door shut to get them done. This will ensure a better quality time to get what needs to be done done.

4. Focus on one thing at a time. Forget trying to multi-task! You will lose concentration, and it will take you longer to accomplish what you set out to do.

5. Just say "no." If you are constantly interrupted, and you really don't have the time to help out, just say "no." You're only one person, and you can't save the world by yourself!

6. Stop wasting time on the phone. While talking on the phone, keep your conversations short, and to the point and you'll waste much less time.

7. Be realistic. You can only do what you can do. Don't set out to accomplish the impossible. Do your best, but keep realistic expectations of yourself.

8. Relax. The most important thing is remember to take time to relax, and regroup. You need a break every now and then to keep working efficiently. Even if it's a 10-minute walk, get away from your list and get refreshed.

   As families today get busier and busier, it's important to your own mental health to keep things on track. Don't delay; get your life in order now.

64. What does the underlined word “prioritize” in Paragraph 2 mean?

A. choose something by thinking carefully            

B. recognize the difference between things

C. put many things in order of importance            

D. get rid of something that is unwanted

65. We should avoid stressing out because ____________.

A. it may cause us to fail to work normally          

B. it may limit the speed to get things done

C. we don’t have enough energy to keep working     

D. we are supposed to have a break while working

66. Which statement would the author agree to?  

A. Try multi-tasks, and we can get more done.         

B. It is impolite to refuse to help others at work. 

C. Having breaks regularly may delay our tasks.       

   D. It is wise to be aware of what we can achieve.

67. By writing the text, the author would like to ___________.

A. ask readers to share their time management skills  

B. offer some advice on how to make full use of time

C. invite readers to discuss how to improve life quality 

D. persuade readers to spend less time on daily routine

第五部分：写作（共两节，满分35分）

第四节：短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）

此题要求改正所给短文的错误。对标有题号的每一行做出判断：如无错误，在该行右边横线上划一个勾（√）；如有错误（每行只有一个错误），则按下列情况改正：该行多一词：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉，在该行右边横线上写出该词，并也用斜线划掉。

该行缺一个词：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），在该行右边横线上写出该加的词。

该行错一个词：在错的词下划一横线，在该行右边横线上写出改正后的词。

注意：原行没有错的不要改。

Dear Betty,

Yesterday my roommate invite me to celebrate Thanksgiving           90.        

Day with him in his house. I accepted his invitation, but as you know,     91.        

the social customs in my country is quite different from those here.          92.        

I am a little nervous now. I’m worried about make mistakes and                     93.        

losing faces before many people, too.                                              94.        

Should I bring a gift, such as candy or flowers? But should                  95.        

I arrive at on time or a little late? At the dinner table, how can I                  96.        

know which fork or knife to use? How can I let a family know                97.        

that I’m thankfully for their kindness?                                          98.        

    I really find hard to decide, please help me.                          99.        

                                    Yours,

                                     Knowing Nothing

With all his efforts, ______ he made such great progress.

   A. no wonder                B. no doubt            C. no problem          D. no hurry