第二节：完形填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）

阅读下面短文, 掌握其大意, 然后从 21-40 各题所给的四个选项 (A、B、C和D) 中, 选出最佳选项。

It has been difficult to sit on the bench the majority of my high school basketball career. To watch my team from the sideline and   21   ??why I am not good enough to be on the floor.  22  

endless hours of work and devotion, pushing myself through drill after drill, the   23   thing I want is to be a cheerleader. The feeling of being   24   is sometimes too much and drives me to

  25   on the spot. I often feel as though my efforts are wasted and my time is eaten away, devoted to   26   .

It is heartbreaking to be a spectator(旁观者) for the game I love, knowing that no one has enough   27   to give me the chance to   28   on the floor. Tears well up, but I hold them back. I shouldn’t be so   29   over something so silly.

Away from the game, it’s easier to put my thoughts together,   30   letting my emotions drive my reasoning. I consider   31   I am where I am. I have played basketball my whole life. I have a passion for the   32   and always have. There is nothing like the excitement of   33  : the swish of the net, the sweat rolling off my cheeks, even the bruises(青肿) are battle wounds worn   34   after every game.

Even if I don’t play much, I participate in every   35  . I am part of a team of girls who

  36    together like a family. I am there for them,   37   they are for me.

Should I move on? Or should I stay with my team and pursue my passion just a little longer?

The decision isn’t difficult when I consider the   38    that being a part of a team brings me— and not just any team,   39   my team. I love basketball and my teammates. When I think about that, my view from the bench really isn’t so bad    40   .

21. A.consider                   B. wonder                  C. think                           D. hesitate

22. A. Since                           B. During                  C. After                           D. Before

23. A. other                B. next                           C. first                            D. last

24. A. worthless                B. hopeless                 C. helpless                         D. careless

25. A. fight                       B. quit                      C. transform                     D. retire

26. A. something               B. nothing                  C. anything                      D. everything

27. A. sympathy               B. encouragement       C. permission                     D. faith

28. A. respond               B. perform                       C. promote                              D. practice

29. A. scared                     B. nervous                  C. upset                          D. amazed

30. A. less than                  B. more than             C. other than                     D. rather than

31. A. why                      B. how                           C. whether                       D. what

32. A. bench                     B. sport                     C. drill                          D. battle

33. A. waiting                  B. watching               C. learning                              D. playing

34. A. proudly                  B. bravely                 C. unfortunately                D. painfully

35. A. decision                   B. plan                      C. game                           D. project

36. A. compete                 B. stick                     C. live                            D. represent

37. A. because                  B. if                       C. as                                D. though

38. A. joy                      B. patience               C. challenge                           D. position

39. A. so                             B. as                C. but                              D. like

40. A. above all           B. after all                 C. at all                            D. all in all

— Good-bye ! I’m going back to my hometown this afternoon.

—________

 ---- Raymond is always kind to others.

----Absolutely! He organized a concert last month _______ the church repairs fund.

A. ahead of           B. with the aid of         C. lose sight of        D. in aid of

Could you please tell me where you bought the shoes __ yesterday?

   A. tried on    B. put on    C. had on    D. pulled on

Don’t leave the water_______ while you brush your teeth.

A. run          B. running        C. being run      D. to run

第二部分：英语知识及运用（共两节，满分35分)

第一节：完形填空（共15小题；每小题2分，满分20分)

阅读下面短文，从短文后所给各题的四个选项A、B、C和D中选出能填入相应空白处的最佳选项。

    When I was walking down the street the other day, I happened to ___21______ a small brown leather purse lying on the sidewalk. I picked it up and opened it to see if I could ___22___ the owner's name. There was nothing inside it ____23______ some change and an old photo ―― a picture of a woman and a young girl of about twelve years, who looked like the woman's daughter. I put the photo back and ____24______ the purse to the police station, where I ___25_______ it to the desk sergeant. ____26______ I left, the sergeant took down my name and address ___27_______ the owner might want to write and thank me.

    That evening I went to have dinner with my aunt and uncle. They ___28______ a young woman so that there would be four people at the table. Her face was familiar. I was ____29______ sure that we had not met before, but I could remember where I had seen her. In the course of conversation, however, the young woman happened to mention that she had lost her purse that afternoon. ___30______ I realized where I had seen her. She was the young girl in the photo, although she was now much older.

21. A. watch                 B. notice             C. discover                   D. find out

22. A. find                    B. learn                        C. discover                   D. work out

23. A. besides        B. except               C. except for                 D. in addition to

24. A. took                   B. brought                    C. fetched                     D. sent

25. A. offered        B. passed               C. handed                     D. returned

26. A. Before         B. When                C. While               D. As

27. A. although             B. in case                     C. for fear                    D. so that

28. A. have also invited                              B. also had invited

   C. also invited                                     D. had also invited

29. A. well                   B. much                       C. quite                        D. very

30. A. All at once B. At once                    C. Immediately             D. All suddenly

we were all happy _____ 51 gold medals in all in the 29th Olympic Games.

A. to have won         B. to won         C. winning                D.  won

Most people think the first pies were made by early Romans. They may have learned about pie making from the Greeks. These pies were sometimes made in"reeds (芦苇叶)", which were used for the purpose of holding the filling (馅 ), and were not eaten.

The Romans spread the word about pies around Europe and the word"pie"became a popular word in the 14th century. The first pie recipe (食谱) was also published by the Romans.

Pies first appeared in England as early as the twelfth century. The early pies were mostly meat pies. There was actually more crust(皮)than filling. Often these pies were made from fowl ( 家禽) and the fowl's legs were left to hang over the side of the dish and used as handles. Fruit pies were probably first made in the 1500s. It is said that Queen Elizabeth I made the first cherry pie.

Pie came to America with the first English settlers. The early settlers cooked their pies in long narrow pans. As in the Roman times, the early American pie crusts were often not eaten, but simply used to hold the filling during baking(烘焙).

Over the years, pie has become what it is today --- "the most traditional American dessert". Pie has become so much a part of American culture that we now often use the phrase "as American as apple pie".

51. Which people might probably first grasp the skill to make pies?

A. The Romans.     B. The Greeks.    C. The Englishmen.    D. The Americans.

52. Which of the following is NOT true about pies?

A. English settlers brought pies to America.

B. Early Romans ate not only pies but also the crusts.

C. The Romans first published pie recipe.

D. The word “pie ” became popular because of the Romans` efforts.

53. What can best show pies have become part of American culture?

A. Americans use long narrow pans to cook pies.

B. People use "as American as apple pie" to show something about American characteristics.

C. Americans don't eat crusts but use them to hold the filling during baking.

D. Pies are the most traditional American dessert.

54. The best title of this passage is "______________".

A . The History of Pies                        B. Pies, the Delicious Food

C. Pies, American Dessert                D. How to Make Pies

Sports can help you keep fit and get in touch with nature．However, whether you are on the mountains, in the waves, or on the grassland, you should be aware that your sport of choice might have great influence on the environment.

Some sports are resource-hungry．Golf, as you may know, eats up not only large areas of countryside, but also tons of water．Besides, all sorts of chemicals and huge amounts of energy are used to keep its courses (球场) in good condition．This causes major environmental effects．For example, in the dry regions of Portugal and Spain, golf is often held responsible for serious water shortage in some local areas．

There are many environment-friendly sports．Power walking is one of them that you could take up today．You don’t need any special equipment except a good pair of shoes; and you don’t have to worry about resources and your purse．Simple and free, power walking can also keep you fit．If you walk regularly, it will be good for your heart and bones．Experts say that 20 minutes of power walking daily can make you feel less anxious, sleep well and have better weight control.

Whatever sport you take up, you can make it greener by using environment-friendly equipment and buying products made from recycled materials．But the final goal should be “green gyms”．They are better replacements for traditional health clubs and modern sports centers．Members of green gyms play sports outdoors, in the countryside or other open spaces．There is no special requirement for you to start your membership．And best of all, it’s free.

67．The author thinks the golf is resource-hungry because of the following EXCEPT that ________.

         A．Golf wastes large areas of countryside   

         B．Golf runs out of much water

         C．Golf is bad for people’s health

         D．Keeping golf court in good condition needs too much energy

68．According to the passage, which of the following is an environment-friendly sport?

         A．hiking in the hills                                                   B．swimming in the pool

         C．playing basketball in the gym                             D．motor racing in the desert

69．The reason why the author uses power walking as an example mainly is that ________.

         A．it improves our health                                   B．it is an outdoor sport

         C．it is recommended by experts                                                D．it uses fewer resources                               

70．The passage is developed mainly by ________.

         A．examples and explanation                                              B．comparison and persuasion

         C．facts and descriptions                                                      D．figures and conclusion               

书面表达（满分25分）

如何交朋友(How to Make Friends)

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