Alice, my friend’s daughter, goes to an expensive private school where she has a friend, Jane, who is on a full scholarship at this school. Jane has   36   economic resources—her father has been dead for years and her mother works   37   a maid. Although her mother works very hard, she can   38   support the family. Jane is very bright and gifted at   39   and that’s how she has got the scholarship, which included a(n)   40   for things like lunch, school uniform and music lessons.

Alice became friends with Jane and would   41   talk to her at lunch. She did it that way in order to avoid the other kids   42   her. 

On her birthday last month, she   43   her new friend to her birthday party, but Jane said she couldn’t come. Alice wanted her to be   44   so much that she   45   on her coming. Eventually, the girl said, “I don’t have any   46   clothes that I could wear at your birthday party.” After a brief pause, the girl remembered, “I have a   47   from my piano performance,” and asked, “Could I   48   a skirt from you?”

Alice was happy that her friend would be   49   to come and hurried home to ask her Mum   50   she could lend her friend one of her skirts. To her surprise, her Mum said, “No.” The daughter was very   51   and angrily said to her Mum, “  52   I could, I would give my friend all my clothes.” The Mother didn’t understand why her daughter should have had such an outburst as she’s normally very well   53  . 

Finally, Alice explained to her Mother her friend’s   54  .  Her Mother immediately changed her mind and said, “Yes.” She also encouraged her daughter not to feel like she should secretly be friends with Jane but to feel proud of her   55   with her. 

So the true friendship seeks to give, not to take; to help, not to be helped; to minister, not to be ministered unto.

36. A. personal                   B. extra                      C. limited                     D. adequate

37. A. for                           B. with                        C. like                       D. as 

38. A. hopefully                   B. obviously                 C. hardly               D. temporarily

39. A. music                B. drawing                   C. maths                       D. biology

40. A. bonus                B. allowance         C. donation                   D. pension

41. A. secretly                     B. happily                    C. quietly                     D. eagerly

42. A. pointing at         B. shouting at               C. laughing at        D. glaring at

43. A. took                         B. invited                     C. accompanied             D. sent

44. A. happy                        B. independent              C. confident       D. present

45. A. depended           B. insisted                    C. focused                    D. agreed

46. A. casual                        B. comfortable              C. nice                         D. tight

47. A. shirt                         B. jeans                        C. handbag                   D. necklace

48. A. get                           B. copy                       C. order                D. borrow

49. A. free                  B. able                      C. glad                       D. willing

50. A. how                         B. when                      C. why                        D. whether

51. A. stubborn            B. upset                      C. firm                      D. enthusiastic 

52. A. If                             B. When                     C. Unless                    D. Though

53. A. treated                      B. controlled               C. educated          D. behaved

54. A. cleverness          B. character          C. circumstances    D. competences

55. A. study                B. friendship         C. sympathy                D. performance 

Freda Bright says, "Only in opera do people die of love." It's true. You really can't love somebody to death.

A heart-warming story tells of a woman who finally decided to ___36____ her boss for a raise in salary. All day she felt ___37____ and apprehensive（惴惴不安）. Late in the afternoon she ___38____ the courage to approach her employer. To her delight, the boss agreed to a raise.
     The woman arrived home that evening to a beautiful table ___39____ with their best dishes. Candles were softly glowing. Her husband had come home early and prepared a festive meal. She ___40____ if someone from the office had ___41____ him off, or... did he just ___42____ know that she would not get turned down? She found him in the kitchen and told him the good ___43____. They embraced and kissed, then ___44____ down to the wonderful meal. Next to her plate the woman found a beautifully lettered note. It ___45___: "Congratulations, darling! I knew you'd get the raise! These things will tell you how much I love you."
     ___46___ the supper, her husband went into the kitchen to clean up. She ___47___ that a second card had fallen from his pocket. Picking it off the ___48___, she read: "Don't worry about not getting the raise! You ___49___ it anyway! These things will tell you how much I love you."
     Someone has said that the ___50___ of love is when you love without measure. What this man feels for his spouse（配偶）is total ___51___ and love, ___52___ she succeeds or fails. His love ___53___ her victories and comforts her wounds. He stands with her, no matter what life throws in their ___54___.
     Upon receiving the Nobel Peace Prize, Mother Teresa said: "What can you do to ___55___ world peace? Go home and love your family." And love your friends. Love them without measure.

36.   A. inform       B. require       C. ask     D. advise

37.   A. nervous      B. excited       C. embarrassed       D. relaxed

38.   A. called B. lifted  C. scattered     D. gathered

39.   A. laid    B. set      C. made  D. brought

40.   A. realized      B. knew  C. mattered     D. wondered

41.   A. tipped B. cut      C. put     D. broke

42.   A. somewhat   B. somehow    C. anyhow      D. anyway

43.   A. decision     B. salary  C. news   D. employer

44.   A. got     B. looked       C. sat      D. lay

45.   A. read    B. wrote  C. went   D. told

46.   A. Preparing   B. Following  C. Arranging   D. Cooking

47.   A. watched     B. observed    C. stared  D. noticed

48.   A. table   B. bed     C. floor   D. pocket

49.   A. deserve      B. suppose      C. answer       D. honor

50.   A. depth  B. measure     C. length D. width

51.   A. preference  B. absence      C. assistance   D. acceptance

52.   A. whether     B. what   C. why    D. where

53.   A. shows B. supports     C. celebrates   D. approves

54.   A. condition   B. direction    C. surroundings      D. scenery

55.   A. enjoy  B. achieve      C. settle   D. promote

When she was seven, we found out that Jenny had a few problems. Several ___36___ and many speech classes later, we found out that besides hearing, she also had Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis（幼儿类风湿性关节炎）.

       She could not put ___37___ on the heels of her feet, so she walked on tiptoe and when the pain became unbearable, I carried her.

       All ___38___ grade school, and on into high school, Jenny suffered, yet never complained. She ___39___ a smile on her face, a song on her lips, and a(n) ___40___ and acceptance of others. I don’t remember her ever

___41___ self-pity. She ran when she could run. She played when she could play, and she danced when she could dance. And, when she could do ___42___ of these things, she took her medicine, and she waited until she ___43___.

       Jenny never competed in a sport. She could not even take part in a gym class. Jenny continued to have one operation after another on her ___44___. Finally, her hearing improved to 60%, and she taught herself to ___45___ lips.

       She was ___46___ popular and funny, attending every football game, and cheering the team on. She carried her pillow everywhere she went, so that she could ___47___ the pain, when she sat down. Then came her senior year. She would be considered for scholarships; however, school activities, especially ___48___, could often mean the ___49___ between receiving an award and losing out.

       So Jenny came to a decision. She ___50___ the high school football coach to let her participate. She got her best friend to sign up with her. Finally the coach ___51___, saying, “If you miss one game, you are out!” So, Jenny became a member o the Garrett High School Football Team.

       She carried bottles of water to her teammates. She did much preparation work for the team. She worked so actively that it ___52___ to be one of the best year for the Garrett High School Football Team, in its 25-year history.

       When asked why he thought the team was winning all their games, even in the ___53___ of injury, one team member explained, “Well, when you’ve been knocked down, and you can’t seem to move, you ___54___ and see Jenny Lewis. It makes anything the rest of us may suffer seem pretty ___55___.”

36. A. trials                  B. examinations                   C. experiments              D. treatments

37. A. control        B. power                             C. strength                    D. pressure

38. A. through              B. across                      C. over                         D. above

39. A. expressed            B. wore                               C. took                         D. made

40. A. love                   B. admiration                C. envy                        D. desire

41. A. speaking             B. talking                            C. sharing                     D. voicing

42. A. nothing        B. all                                  C. none                        D. some

43. A. would                 B. could                              C. should               D. might

44. A. ears                    B. legs                                C. arms                        D. mouth

45. A. see                     B. learn                               C. read                         D. hear

46. A. never                  B. totally                      C. occasionally              D. seldom

47. A. struggle              B. lose                                C. stop                         D. ease

48. A. grades         B. relationships                    C. sports                D. communication

49. A. importance   B. difference                 C. chance                     D. choice

50. A. begged        B. demanded                        C. required                   D. managed

51. A. gave out             B. gave in                            C. held up                    D. held on

52. A. turned over  B. turned out                C. turned up                 D. turned in

53. A. sight                   B. fear                                C. risk                          D. face

54. A. looked down       B. looked in                         C. looked up                 D. looked out

55. A. different             B. worth                              C. difficult                   D. unimportant

  I am a mother of three，and have recently completed my college degree．The last class I had to  36  was Sociology．The teacher’s last  37  of the term was called“Smile．”The class was asked to  38  and smile at three people．My husband，youngest son and I headed for McDonald’s．It was just our  39  of sharing special playtime with our son．We were standing in line，waiting to be 40  when all of a sudden everyone around us began to back away and then  41   my husband did．

    I sensed a 42  smell and turned around．and there 43  behind me were two poor homeless men．As I 4 4 down at the short gentleman 4 5  to me，he was“smiling”．The second man rubbed his hands stupidly as he stood   46   his friend．    。

    I was so touched by the   47 that I held my tears as I stood there with them．The young lady at the 48  asked him what they wanted．He said，“Coffee is all，Miss；”because that was all they could  49 ．Then I smiled and asked the young lady behind the counter to give me two more breakfast meals on a  50  tray．Then I walked to the table that the men had chosen as a resting spot．I put the tray on the table and   51   my hand on the blue-eyed gentleman’s cold hand．He looked up at me，with   52   in his eyes，and said，“Thank you．”I started to cry as I walked away to  53  my husband and son．

    I returned to my  54  on the last evening of class，with this story in hand．I turned in“my project”．I   55  with one of the biggest lessons I would ever learn．

36．A．teach            B．attend                  C．pass                D．turn

3 7．A．goal            B．paper                  C．project            D．degree

38．A．get together    B．go out                 C．stay inside       D．keep calm

39．A．field             B．way                     C．chance            D．interest

40．A．served          B．charged                C．expected         D．ordered

41．A．only             B．even                    C．just                 D．still

42．A．good            B．stressful               C．horrible          D．pleasant

43．A．standing       B．falling                 C．1ying              D．sitting

44．A．threw           B．headed                 C．looked            D．seated

45．A．generous       B．close                C．friendly          D．similar

46．A．before          B．behind                 C．after                   D．over

47．A．smell           B．condition          C．health          D．smiles

48．A．counter         B．chair                   C．door                   D．table

49．A．eat               B．afford                  C．find                D．cook

50．A．separate        B．beautiful              C．large               D．expensive

51．A．laid              B．set                       C．caught            D．stuck

52．A．smiles          B．surprises              C．pities              D．tears

53．A．search          B．join                     C．invite              D．get

54．A．home                  B．job                      C．college            D．work

55．A．dealt            B．did                      C．graduated        D．Dropped

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The House Fairy

   As young parents, my husband and I felt that at age 6 and 8, our children were old enough to be cleaning their rooms and making their beds. But they thought   36  . My complaints, repeating myself, even self-justified shouting were landing on   37    ears. I felt frustrated (沮丧的) , and very often a whole afternoon’s scolding would end with their   38   into tears, I realized I needed to   39   my methods of “mothering”.

   One day while they were at school, I had great fun   40   their rooms. On their desks, in plain   41  , I left the cards: “Dear Bill (the other card was   42   to Sarah), your room was messy this morning and I’m sure you like it clean. Love, the House Fairy.”   43   arriving back, the children were   44   excited to receive the little note from the House Fairy. The next day, their rooms were fairly tidy. Sure enough, there was another note from the House Fairy         45   for them, thanking them for their nice “gift” of a clean room and   46   asking them to play a certain violin   47  . Each day, thank--you notes would be worded differently to keep the ideas   48  .

   Sometimes the House Fairy would propose a little   49  : “If you can finish your homework today and   50   it before dinner, I’ d like to watch a particular television program with you tonight.” Sometimes some colored markers or other little items would be left in   51

of jobs especially well done the day   52  .

      53   I can’t remember how long “the House Fairy” continued leaving her love notes. When they were no longer age appropriate (合适的), we used various versions of Post-Its. The bathroom mirror became the   54   centre of our home. Appointments, notices about visiting relatives, lesson schedules, and changes in plans could be posted.

   We all benefited from and   55   the idea of sharing reminders and daily details of life through notes. I believe the true legacy of the House Fairy notes survives in our frequent and enjoyable communication.

  36.  A. different      B. no             C. otherwise        D. doubtful

  37.  A. side          B. deaf           C. neither           D. either

  38.  A. crying        B. breaking        C. bursting          D. bumping

  39.  A. adjust        B. adopt          C. access            D. addict

  40.  A. to tidy        B. tidying         C. tidied            D. tidy

41.  A. distance       B. words         C. speech           D. sight

  42.  A. sent          B. read           C. delivered         D. addressed

  43.  A. As           B. At             C. Of             D. Upon

  44.  A. more than     B. rather than       C. no more than     D. other than

  45.  A. asking        B. waiting         C. praying         D. expecting

  46.  A. politely       B. friendly         C. gently          D. toughly

  47.  A. music        B. song             C. piece           D. tone

  48.  A. respectable    B. uninteresting     C. incredible        D. fresh

  49.  A. challenge     B. question         C. suggestion       D. advice

  50.  A. go with       B. go through       C. look up         D. look into

  51.  A. response      B. answer          C. praise          D. honor

  52.  A. ahead         B. before          C. over           D. ago

  53.  A. Actually       B. Even so         C. Even if         D. Though

  54.  A. reminder      B. main            C. memory        D. life

  55.  A. learned          B. appreciated      C. shared          D. thanked

I don’t ever want to talk about being a woman scientist again. There was a time in my life when people asked constantly for stories about what it’s like to work in a field dominated by men. I was never very good at telling those stories because truthfully I never found them interesting. What I do find interesting is the origin of the universe, the shape of space-time and the nature of black holes.

   At 19, when I began studying astrophysics, it did not bother me in the least to be the only woman in the classroom. But while earning my Ph.D. at MIT and then as a post-doctor doing space research, the issue started to bother me. My every achievement—jobs, research papers, awards—was viewed through the lens of gender (性别) politics. So were my failures. Sometimes, when I was pushed into an argument on left brain versus (相对于) right brain, or nature versus nurture (培育), I would instantly fight fiercely on my behalf and all womankind.

   Then one day a few years ago, out of my mouth came a sentence that would eventually become my reply to any and all provocations(刺激): I don’t talk about that anymore. It took me 10 years to get back the confidence I had at 19 and to realize that I didn’t want to deal with gender issues. Why should curing sexism be yet another terrible burden on every female scientist? After all, I don’t study sociology or political theory.

   Today I research and teach at Barnard, a women’s college in New York City. Recently, someone asked me how many of the 45 students in my class were women. You cannot imagine my satisfaction at being able to answer, 45. I know some of my students worry how they will manage their scientific research and a desire for children. And I don’t dismiss those concerns. Still, I don’t tell them “war” stories. Instead, I have given them this: the visual of their physics professor heavily pregnant doing physics experiments. And in turn they have given me the image of 45 women driven by a love of science. And that’s a sight worth talking about.

63. Why doesn’t the author want to talk about being a woman scientist again?

A. She feels unhappy working in male-dominated fields.

B. She is fed up with the issue of gender discrimination.

C. She is not good at telling stories of the kind.           D. She finds space research more important.

64. From Paragraph 2, we can infer that people would attribute the author’s failures to ________.

A. the very fact that she is a woman                      B. her involvement in gender politics

C. her over-confidence as a female astrophysicist      D. the burden she bears in a male-dominated society

65. What did the author constantly fight against while doing her Ph.D. and post-doctoral research?

A. Lack of confidence in succeeding in space science.

B. Unfair accusations from both inside and outside her circle.

C. People’s stereotyped attitude toward female scientists.

D. Widespread misconceptions about nature and nurtured.

66. Why does the author feel great satisfaction when talking about her class?

A. Female students no longer have to bother about gender issues.

B. Her students’ performance has brought back her confidence.

C. Her female students can do just as well as male students.

D. More female students are pursuing science than before.

67. What does the image the author presents to her students suggest?

A. Women students needn’t have the concerns of her generation.

B. Women have more barriers on their way to academic success.

C. Women can balance a career in science and having a family.

D. Women now have fewer problems pursuing a science career.     

 Steve, a twelve-year-old boy with alcoholic parents, was about to be lost forever, by the U.S. education system. He had been failing since first grade. Steve was a big boy, looking more like a teenager than a twelve year old, yet, Steve went unnoticed... until Miss White.

    Miss White was a smiling, young, beautiful redhead, and Steve was in love! For the first time in his young life, he couldn’t take his eyes off his teacher; yet, still he failed. He never did his homework, and he was always in trouble with Miss White. His heart would break he was punished for failing to turn in his homework! Still, he did not study.

    In the middle of the first term of school, the entire seventh grade was tested for basic skills. Steve hurried through his tests, and continued to dream of other things.  His heart was in the woods, where he often escaped alone, trying to shut out the sights, sounds and smells of his alcoholic home. 

One day, Miss White’s impatient voice broke into his daydreams.

    “Steve!” he turned to look at her.

       “Pay attention!”

       Steve locked his eyes on Miss White with adolescent adoration, as she began to go over the test results for the seventh grade.

       “You all did pretty well,” she told the class, “except for one boy, and it breaks my heart to tell you this, but...” She hesitated.

       “...The smartest boy in the seventh grade is failing my class!”

       She just stared at Steve, as the class turned around for a good look. Steve dropped his eyes and carefully examined his fingertips.

       After that, it was war!! Steve still wouldn’t do his homework even as the punishments became more severe.

       “Just try it! ONE WEEK!” He was unmoved.

       You’re smart enough! You’ll see a change!” Nothing happened.

       “Give yourself a chance! Don’ give up on your life!” Nothing.

       “Steve! Please! I care about you!”

       Wow! Suddenly, Steve got it!! Someone cared about him? Someone, totally perfect, CARED ABOUT HIM!

       Steve went home from school, thoughtful, that afternoon.  He, quickly, gathered up his camping things, this time including his schoolbooks. Determined, he headed for the woods.

The following Monday he arrived at school on time, and he waited for Miss White to enter the classroom. She walked in, all sparkle and smiles! God, she was beautiful! He expected her smile to turn on him. It did not.

       Miss White, immediately, gave a quiz on the weekend homework. Steve hurried through the test, and was the first to hand in his paper. With a look of surprise, Miss White took his paper. Obviously puzzled, she began to look it over. Steve walked back to his desk, his heart beating within his chest. As he sat down, he couldn’t resist another look at the lovely woman.

       Miss White’s face was in total shock! She glanced up at Steve, then down, then up. Suddenly, her face broke into a bright smile. The smartest boy in the seventh grade had just passed his first test!

From that moment nothing was the same for Steve. Life at home remained the same, but life still changed. He discovered that not only could he learn, but he was good at it! And he continued this course throughout his school life.

       After high-school Steve entered the Navy, and he had a successful military career.  During his Naval career, he inspired many young people, who without him, might not have believed in themselves.

       You see, it’s simple, really. A change took place within the heart of one boy, all because of one teacher, who cared.                          

68. How did Miss White’s expression change when she got Steve’s paper?   

       A. satisfied —shocked —surprised —puzzled         B. puzzled —surprised —shocked —satisfied

       C. surprised —puzzled —shocked —satisfied             D. surprised —shocked —satisfied —puzzled

69. Which of the following statements is NOT right according to the passage? 

       A. Steve fell in love with Miss White at the first sight of her.

       B. Steve’s parents were so addicted to drinking that they paid little attention to Steve’s life.

       C. Steve would rather stay in the woods to keep himself away from his home.

       D. Having being punished many times, Steve determined to work hard and passed his first test.

70. Which of the following can serve as the best title for this passage?

       A. The difference a teacher can make                        B. The school life of a stubborn boy

       C. The importance of family education                      D. The skills of being a good teacher

The Squirrel and the Lion

     A squirrel, merrily leaping on the branches of an oak tree, accidentally missed its hold and fell upon a lion who lay sound asleep at the trunk. His Majesty awoke in ___21___, and displayed his terrific teeth to the ___22___ squirrel, who, in the most humble manner, begged __23___ for the intrusion. “I grant you your life,” said the lion, “but on condition that you tell me the reason why you are always so lively and __24___, while my time passes so boringly.”

     “Yes, sire,” replied the squirrel, “I will, in return for your mercy, tell you the secret. But he who speaks the truth ought to stand higher than he who ___25___ it; permit me, therefore, to jump up the tree.”

     The lion agreed to this and when the squirrel was out of his ___26___ he thus addressed him: “You seek to know how I am always merry. ___27___ gives me a joyous mind, but sire, you are just lacking in it. Think of the many crimes and cruelties you have___28___. How many animals have you killed, while I have been ___29___ in carrying nuts to help my folks! You hate, and I love! Believe me, there is great meaning and truth in these words, and often have I heard my father observe when young: “Son, let your happiness be founded in virtue, and pleasure will be the constant ___30___ of your heart.”.

21.  A. anger B. silence       C. surprise      D. hunger

22.  A. thrilling    B. skipping     C. trembling   D. frightening

23.  A. explanation      B. understanding    C. forgiveness D. consideration

24.  A. lovely       B. interesting  C. athletic       D. happy

25.  A. witnesses   B. answers      C. analyzes     D. hears

26.  A. sight  B. reach  C. mind   D. catch

27.  A. Nature      B. Wealth       C. Conscience D. Knowledge

28.  A. made B. committed  C. performed  D. accomplished

29.  A. employed  B. required     C. interested   D. devoted

30.  A. tendency   B. desire  C. companion D. assistant

One evening I made a trip to the grocery store (杂货店). As I   21   the room I noticed a man off to the side with a small cardboard   22   that read something to the effect : “Needing change for a hot meal.”

I also   23   several people passing him by with little more than a glance. He looked to be a traveler and seemed to be very humbled at having to ask of others. I too walked on by, but with a seed of a (n)   24   planted in my mind. I went to the far back of the grocery store where they offered the only thing I could think of that would be   25  . I bought him a couple slices of pizza and immediately went back outside to   26   it to him. I told him that it wasn’t much but it was the   27   think they had that was hot. I smiled   28   and turned to walk away and as I did he smiled back with a deep   29   and let out a very soft “thank you”. That look was worth ten times more to me than what I had been able to offer him, and it was a look I won’t   30  .

21．A．knocked at       B．closed       C．left    D．entered

22．A．sign  B．signal       C．notice       D．advertisement

23．A．inquired   B．noticed     C．begged     D．stared

24．A．dream      B．game C．idea   D．trick

25．A．cheap       B．hot    C．delicious   D．warm

26．A．show B．award       C．deliver      D．offer

27．A．only  B．very  C．same D．exact

28．A．secretly    B．shyly C．gently       D．broadly

29．A．shyness     B．curiosity   C．surprise    D．appreciation

30．A．forget       B．forgive     C．treasure    D． doubt