III．阅读(共两节，满分40分)

  第一节  阅读理解(共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)

     阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题号上将该项涂黑。

Living an Adventurous Life

     Nearly ten years ago, I was told that I had a brain tumor (瘤), and this experience changed my attitude about adventure forever. I thought that I was going to die and that all my adventures were over. I did not have a brain tumor, it turned out, but rather multiple sclerosis (多发性硬化症), which meant that, although they were not over,the nature of my adventures could have to change.

     Each morning that I wake up is a fresh event, something that I might not have

had. Each gesture that I make carries the weight of uncertainty and demands significant attention: buttoning my shirt, changing a light bulb, walking down stairs. I might not be able to do it this time. If I could not delight in them, they would likely drown me in anger and in self-pity.

     I admire the grand adventures of others. I read about them with interest. With Peter Matthiessen I have hiked across the Himalayas to the Crystal Mountain. I have walked with Annie Dillard up, down, into, and across Tinker Creek in all Seasons. David Bain has gone with me along 110 miles of Philippine coast, and Ed Abbey has

rowed me down the Colorado River, I enjoy the adventures of these courageous figures, who can strike out on difficult trips - 2 miles, 250 miles, 3000 miles - ready to bear cold and tiredness - indeed not just to bear but to celebrate.

     But as for me, I can no longer walk very far from the armchair in which I read. Some days I don't even make it to the backyard. And yet I'm unwilling to give up the adventurous life, the difficulty of it, even the pain, the anxiety and fear, aud the sudden brief lift of spirit that makes a hard journey more attractive.

     I refine adventure, make it smaller and smaller. And now, whether I am moving on my hands and knees across the dining room to help my cat, lying wide-eyed in the dark battling another period of sadness, gathering flowers from the garden, meeting a friend for lunch, I am always having the adventures that are mine to have.

  41. What happens to the author after her illness?

     A. She has a fear of medical treatments.     B. She travels to places she has dreamed.

     C. She can't take care of herself any longer   D. She is not drowned in anger and self-pity.

  42. Why does the author admire the people mentioned in paragraph 3?

     A. Because they write popular novels.     B. Because they are great adventurers.

     C. Because they are famous geographers.   D. Because they struggle with hardship in life

  43. The author ends the article with a feeling of______

    A. sadness      B. sacrifice       C. security      D. satisfaction

  44. What does "adventurous life" in the title mean to the author?

A. The struggles of great people against difficulties.

    B. Her concern about giving up certain activities.

    C. Her adapting to the situation with an illness.

    D. The exciting traveling experience of others.

   45. What conclusion can we draw from the passage?

     A. Travel can enrich a person's life.

     B. Reading is an activity that a patient enjoys most.

     C. A positive attitude can improve a difficult situation.

     D. A person's ability can be improved through reading.

—What was his performance like?

       —Oh, it couldn’t have been___．

       A．less wonderful                      B．more wonderful

       C．much wonderful                     D．the most wonderful

He is strict with himself in the work, so the manager ____ him a lot.

       A. believes     B. believes on C. believes in  D. believes with

—Your colleague's spoken English is beautiful, Lily．

       —It's no wonder．She ____ in the USA for a year as a visiting professor．

       A．worked         B．has worked   C．had worked          D．has been working

第三部分：阅读理解（共20小题，每题2分，满分40分）

阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

I used to believe in the American dream that meant a job, credit, success．I wanted it and worked toward it like everyone else, all of us separately chasing the same thing．

One year, through a series of unhappy events, it all fell apart．I found myself homeless and alone．I had my truck and $56．I searched the countryside for some place I could rent for the cheapest possible amount．I came upon a deserted cottage in a small remote valley．I hadn't been alone for 25 years．I was scared, but I hoped the hard work would distract and heal me．

I found the owner and rented the place for $50 a month．The locals knew nothing about me．But slowly they started teaching me the art of being a neighbor．They dropped off blankets, tools and canned deer meat and began sticking around to chat．They would ask if I wanted to meet cousin Albie or go fishing．They started to teach me a belief in a different American dream, not the one of individual achievement but of neighborliness．Men would stop by with wild berries, ice cream, truck parts to see if I was up for courting．I wasn't, but they were civil anyway．The women on that mountain worked harder than any I'd ever met．They taught me how to store food in the stream and keep it cold and safe．I learned to keep enough for an extra plate for company．

What I had believed in, all those things I thought were necessary for a civilized life, were non-existent in this place．Up on the mountain, my most valuable possessions were my relationships with my neighbors．

After four years in that valley, I moved back into town．I saw a lot of people were having a really hard time, losing their jobs and homes．With the help of a real estate broker （房地产经纪人） I chatted up at the grocery store, I managed to rent a big enough house to take in a handful of people．It's four of us now, but over time I've had nine come in and move on to other places from here．We'd all be in shelters if we hadn't banded together．

The American dream I believe in now is a shared one．It's not so much about what I can get for myself; it's about how we can all get by together．

56．Before a series of unhappy events happened, the writer ____．

       A．had a well-paid job

       B．worked hard for his American dream

       C．worked hard and liked to share

       D．felt hopeless about his American dream

57．What does the underlined word "it" in the second paragraph refer to?

       A．The house．               B．The job．

     C．The company．             D．The American dream．

58．What does the underlined sentence "I learned to．．．" in Paragraph 3 most probably mean?

       A．The writer learned to run a company．

       B．The writer learned to share with others．

       C．The writer learned to keep enough plates．

       D．The writer learned to save money for his company．

59．Why did the writer rent a big house?

       A．To make some money．            B．To show off his wealth．

       C．To share with those people in need．     D．To make friends with his neighbors．

60．The writer mainly tells us about ____．

       A．his unhappy experiences           B．the friendly people in the valley

       C．the change of his living conditions            D．his new idea of the American dream

第二卷

V.单词拼写。根据汉语或首字母提示用正确的单词形式填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）

1.He was a_________ a gold medal for his great contribution to the country.

2.You had better ________(咨询)your doctor about your headache.

3.On the ____________ (到达) of the famous singer, all his fans began to cheer loudly.

4.Our boss could have sold more goods if he had promised to offer a 40% ___________

5.As the minutes ticked away they began to lose ___________(耐心).

6.It was just ____________(难以置信的)that I got the highest mark in my test.

7.The ticket p_________ three people to go into the exhibition.

8.The child was found _________(闲逛) on the streets alone.

9. The proud man said he would rather s_______ to death than beg for food.

10.We consider it necessary to c________ theory with practice.

---I’m afraid I must be off now .     

 --- ____________________ . 

       A. No problem              B. Never mind             C. Step slowly       D. See you soon.

Guilin is famous ____ its beautiful hills and rivers, while Kunming is famous ____ the Spring City.

       A. for; for      B. as; as  C. as; for D. for; as

Suppose you are a visitor in the land of Mongolia, some friends ask you to eat with them. What kind of manners do they want you to have? They want you to give a loud burp after you finish eating. Burping would show that you like your food. In some countries, if you give a big burp, you are told to say “Excuse me, please”.

In many places people like to eat together. But in some parts of Polynesia it is bad manners to be seen eating at all. People show their good manners by turning their backs on others while they eat.

What are manners like in an East African town? The people try not to see you. They are being polite. You may see a friend. He may not see you at all. If you are polite, you will sit down beside him. You will wait until he finishes what he is doing. Then he will talk to you. Manners are different all over the world. But it is good to know that all manners begin in the same way. People need ways to show that they want to be friends.

In Mongolia, burping is a way of showing that __________.

   A . you are impolite            B . you enjoyed the meal prepared by the host

   C . your meal was not enough    D . you are friendly with your host

In Polynesia, to be polite while eating you should __________.

   A . eat quickly                 B . sit still

C . turn your back on others      D . say “Excuse me, please”

People in an East African town are being polite by __________.

   A . waiting for a long time before visits      B . sitting down beside others

   C . seeing a friend quickly                D . trying not to see you

The best title for this passage is __________.

  A . Good Manners                       B . All manners is the Same Way

  C . Different Kinds of Manners             D . Do Have Manners

With his mother　　  him, he is getting on well with his work.

A. help　　　B. to help　　　C. helping　　　D. helps