Most people think of racing when they see greyhounds（灰狗）and believe they need lots of exercise. They can actually be quite lazy!  Greyhounds are good at fast races but not long-distance running. They do need regular exercise but they like to run for a short burst and then get back on the bed or a comfortable seat. Another misunderstanding is that greyhounds must be aggressive（好斗的）because they are big in size. In fact greyhounds love people and are gentle with children.

       Greyhounds can live for 12 14 years but usually only race for two or three years, and after that they make great pets. They don’t need a lot of space, don’t make a lot of noise, and don’t eat a lot for their size.

       Normally, greyhounds can be as tall as 90 cm. There is, however, a small-sized greyhound, which stands only 33 cm. Greyhounds come in a variety of colors. Grey and yellowish-brown are the most common. Others include black, white, blue, red and brown or a mix of these.

       Greyhounds have smooth body coats, low body fat and are very healthy. Because they’re slim（苗条的）they don’t have the leg problems like other dogs the same height . But they do feel the cold, especially since they would much rather be at home in bed than walking around outside.

56．The text is written mainly        .

       A．to tell people how to raise greyhounds

       B．to let people know more about greyhounds

       C．to explain why greyhounds are aggressive

       D．to describe greyhounds of different colors

57．It can be inferred that greyhounds         .

       A．love big doghouses

       B．like staying in bed all day

       C．make the best guard dogs

       D．need some exercise outdoors

58．Why does the author say that greyhounds make great pets?

       A．They are big in size.

       B．They live a very long life.

       C．They can run races for some time.

       D．They are quiet and easy to look after.

59．If you keep a pet greyhound, it is important _____________.

       A．to keep it slim

       B．to keep it warm

       C．to take special care of its legs

       D．to take it to animal doctors regularly

       On a hot summer day in late August, I sought shade and a cool drink at a waterfront café on a Greek island. Over a hundred degrees in    36   air. Crowded. Tempers（脾气）of both the tourists and waiters had    37   to meet the situation, making it a rather quarrelsome environment（环境）

       At the table next to mine sat an attractive,    38    couple, waiting for    39  .  They held

Hands, whispered, kissed, and laughed. Suddenly they stood, picked up their    40    and stepped together     41    the edge of where they were sitting to place the table in the sea water. The man stepped   42   for the two chairs. He politely   43   his lady in the knee-deep water and then sat down himself. All people around laughed and cheered.

          44   appeared. He paused for just a second, walked into the water to   45    the table and take their 46   , and then walked back to the    47    cheers of the rest of his    48  . Minutes later he returned carrying a bottle of wine and two glasses. Without pausing, he went     49    into the water to     50     the wine. The couple toasted（祝酒）each other, the waiter and the crowd. And the crowd   51   by cheering and throwing flowers to them. Three other tables  52   to have lunch in the water. The place was now filled with laughter.

       One doesn’t step into water in one’s best summer clothes. Why not?

       Customers are not served    53    . Why not?

       Sometimes one should consider   54   the line of convention（常规）and enjoy   55   to the fullest.

36．A．fresh               B．cool                        C．still                         D．thin

37．A．managed         B．expected                  C．attempted                D．risen

38．A．lonely              B．curious                    C．well-dressed            D．bad-tempered

39．A．cheers             B．service                    C．attention                  D．flowers

40．A．metal table       B．empty bottle             C．chairs                      D．bags

41．A．on                  B．off                          C．around                    D．along

42．A．outside            B．forward                   C．down                      D．back

43．A．led                  B．seated                      C．watched                  D．received

44．A．The manager   B．A friend                   C．A waiter                  D．The servant

45．A．set                  B．wash                       C．remove                    D．check

46．A．menu              B．bill                          C．food                        D．order

47．A．loud                B．anxious                    C．familiar                    D．final

48．A．tourists           B．customers                C．fellows                    D．assistants

49．A．at last              B．in time                     C．once more               D．as well

50．A．change            B．drink                       C．sell                          D．serve

51．A．replied             B．insisted                    C．agreed                     D．understood

52．A．prepared          B．joined in                   C．settled up                 D．continued

53．A．with pleasure   B．in the café                C．in the sea                 D．with wine

54．A．following         B．keeping                    C．limiting                    D．crossing

55．A．life                  B．wine                        C．lunch                      D．time

Mary,           here everybody else, stay where you are.

       A．come                  B．comes                 C．to come              D．coming

I wonder if I could possibly use your car for tonight?

            . I’m not using it anyhow.

       A．Sure, go ahead                                    B．I don’t know

       C．Yes, indeed                                         D．I don’t care

Please remind me         he said he was going. I may be in time to see him off.

       A．where                 B．when                  C．how                    D．what

          and happy, Tony stood up and accepted the prize.

       A．Surprising                                           B．Surprised

       C．Being surprised                                    D．To be surprising

Eliza remembers everything exactly as if it        yesterday.

       A．was happening                                    B．happens

       C．has happened                                      D．happened

Hello, could I speak to Mr. Smith?

 Sorry, wrong number. There isn’t        Mr. Smith here.

       A．不填                   B．a                         C．the                      D．one

The water        cool when I jumped into the pool for morning exercise.

       A．was felt               B．is felt                  C．felt                     D．feels

         he has limited technical knowledge, the old worker has a lot of experience.

       A．Since                  B．Unless                 C．As                      D．Although