—Are you still very busy?

—Yes, I ______ the report for the manager and it won’t take long.

A．have just finished                      B．am just finishing

C．had just finished                   D．am just going to finish

The young man, ______ several attempts to beat the world record in high jumping, decided to have another try.

A．to make               B．making            C．made            D．having made

It is human nature to think back to a golden age ______ one’s country was strong and respected.

A．if         B．when            C．while           D．after

—Can you hand in your composition tomorrow?

—Sure. ______ it handed in on time, I’ll stay up tonight.

A．To have got           B．To get            C．Getting             D．Having got

During the reconstruction of the city, many modern tall buildings went up ______ old shabby houses were torn down.

A．where             B．in what           C．in which             D．which

—You don’t go to that supermarket quite often, do you? 

—No, I only go there ______ because it’s too far away from my house.

A．eventually            B．constantly           C．occasionally             D．frequently

Not until he called the secretary three times ______ that the manager went to an important meeting.

A．did he tell             B．he told            C．was he told              D．he was told

The police were seeking more information to find out ______ the rich merchant.

  A．who was it that killed                    B．who it was that killed

C．it was who killed                           D．who was it killed

He drove after drinking alcohol, having a severe accident and had to get his arms removed．Since then, he has had to __1__ on his younger brother, who became his shadow, never leaving him alone for years. Except for writing with his toes, he was totally unable to do __2__ else. As the two brothers grew up together, they had their own problems and would often __3__. Finally, his younger brother went away and lived __4__, leaving him heartbroken and at a loss what to do.

       __5__, a misfortune befell（降临）a girl. One night she was preparing dinner when the kerosene light on the stove was overturned, __6__ in a fire which took her hands away. Having decidedly __7__ her sister’s willingness to help her, she determined to be thoroughly __8__. At school, she always studied hard．Most of all she learned to be self-reliant. “I am lucky. Though my __9__ are broken, my heart can still fly.” she wrote in her blog.

       One day, the young man and the girl were both invited to a（n）__10__ programme. The boy told the television hostess about his __11__ future, whereas the girl was full of __12__ for her life. They were both asked to write something on a piece of paper with their __13__. The boy: My younger brother’s arms are my arms. The girl: Broken wings, flying heart.

       They had both gone through the same ordeal（痛苦经历）, but their different __14__   determined the nature of their lives. As seems the case, __15__ disasters can strike our life at any time. How you handle the __16__ when faced with it is the true __17__  of your character. If you choose to __18__ or escape from the ordeal, it will follow you wherever you go. But if you decide to be strong, the _19__ will turn out to be a fortune on which new __20__will arise.

1．A．live                       B．stand                   C．rely                     D．assist

1,3,5

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

3．A．quarrel                  B．share                   C．support               D．dislike

4．A．happily                  B．lonely                  C．separately            D．disappointedly

5．A．Unfortunately        B．Unexpectedly       C．Similarly              D．Naturally

2,4,6

6．A．leading                  B．bringing               C．causing               D．resulting

7．A．turned to               B．turned down        C．turned off            D．turned against

8．A．alone                    B．free                     C．independent         D．successful

9．A．arms                     B．wings                  C．dreams                D．promises

10．A．interview             B．radio                   C．sports                 D．health

11．A．hopeful                B．uncertain             C．bright                  D．miserable

12．A．calmness             B．enthusiasm          C．patience              D．excitement

13．A．hands                  B．strength               C．toes                    D．mouths

14．A．characters           B．desires                C．opinions              D．attitudes

15．A．unexpected          B．passive                C．rough                  D．serious

16．A．emergency          B．misfortune           C．difficulty             D．accident

17．A．test                     B．reflection             C．display                D．problem

18．A．ignore                 B．resist                   C．complain             D．suffer

19．A．problem              B．result                  C．failure                 D．hardship

20．A．solutions             B．ways                   C．rewards              D．hopes

Heather Mills McCartney lives an admirable life, attending celebrity parties, meeting regularly with the rich and famous and doing meaningful work for charity. All who work with her admire and respect her. But Heather’s life hasn’t always been so easy. When Heather was only 9 years old, her mother abandoned her and her two brothers. At the age of 13, she ran away from home and ended up living on the streets in London. Eventually, however, her exceptional beauty led to a career in modeling. At that time, Heather also began helping with the war relief efforts in former Yugoslavia. Through her modeling and relief work, she soon became famous.

But in August 1993, at age 25 her life changed once again. She was crossing the street in London when a motorcycle crashed into her. She was so badly injured that the doctors had to cut off her left leg. After that, she discovered she frequently needed to change her artificial limbs. It was expensive and she felt it was a waste to just throw away the old one. It occurred to her to set up an organization that could deliver used artificial limbs to Yugoslavia and other war-torn countries. It was through her charity work that she met her husband Paul McCartney.

     Throughout her life, Heather has risen above problems and focused on helping others. Her work with artificial limbs even earned her a nomination(提名) for the Nobel Peace Prize in 1996. Heather’s persistence and determination are what impresses anyone who knows her. Heather believes anyone can make a positive difference in the world.

1．This passage is mainly about _________.

       A．Heather’s miserable life                  B．Heather’s contribution to the world

       C．Heather’s success in her work          D．Heather’s belief in life

2．Heather began her modeling career _________.

A．due to her mother’s encouragement

       B．after her brothers abandoned her

       C．because of her excellent intelligence and performances

       D．because she was especially beautiful

3．Which of the following is Not true according to the passage?

       A．Heather won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1996.

       B．Heather began her charity work while working as a model.

       C．Her artificial limbs had to be replaced continuously.

       D．Heather has never been defeated by her problems.

4．From the passage we can infer that people admire and respect Heather because _________.

       A．she had a lot of misfortunes during her childhood.

       B．she was a world-famous model

       C．she is determined and never gives in

       D．she made a great difference in the world