第二节完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）

阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

It was my first day at school. I felt __36__ and scared. I went to all my classes with no friends. I felt no one really __37___ me. I listened anxiously to all the lessons and waited for the lunch break. Then finally the bell __38____. It was time to get free of the uneasy atmosphere.

During the lunch I met a new friend who wore a hat, and __39___ I am Jewish, we got along well, and I was so __40___ when she said, “Sit with us, at our table.” She __41___   to the one next to the door.

So I __42___, and took my tray and was about to walk with her ___43__  the floor, when suddenly I felt a nudge. “Hey, I saw you on the bus,” said a __44__ girl in a long skirt. “I __45___ your Jewish star necklace. You should sit with us.”

At that moment I _46____ around, and to my surprise, I __47___ the nations of the world, isolated themselves. The Spanish only sat with Spanish, the Hindus __48___ with Hindus, the Russians with the Russians, and __49___ the Arabs with the Jews. That’s what I saw __50___ my own eyes.

Suddenly, I saw the reason why wars got started in the world. Everyone __51____ to their own kind. The lunchroom was a ___52___  of the world. Why was everyone so  __53___? I was puzzled.

But I wanted a change. Determinedly, I turned __54___ this tall girl, and went with my new friend. There was no enmity(敌意) in the room. I felt relaxed. I built a ___55__ between two worlds when I sat with those different from me. The whole world should get close, not apart.

36. A. nervous              B. happy               C. comfortable              D. sad

37. A. cared for             B. stared at           C. believed in          D. thought of

38. A. sounded              B. rang                      C. came                       D. cried

39. A. when               B. although        C. if                       D. while

40. A. disappointed     B. relieved                C. angry                         D. upset

41. A. went                   B. pointed           C. ran                          D. got

42. A. approved            B. allowed            C. permitted                      D. agreed

43. A. through              B. past                  C. across                      D. along

44. A. beautiful         B. tall                       C. short                    D. plain

45. A. find                   B. like                  C. see                          D. have

46. A. turned                B. looked            C. walked                    D. stepped

47. A. understood       B. recognized        C. noticed                    D. knew

48. A. always             B. still               C. normally               D. occasionally

49. A. also                   B. ever                 C. never                             D. even

50. A. through           B. in                       C. for                              D. within

51. A. stuck              B. turned                C. went                   D. walked

52. A. symbol              B. sign                 C. map                        D. view

53. A. lonely                B. blind                C. strange                  D. independent

54. A. on                      B. to                   C. down                             D. off

55. A. tie              B. bridge       C. friendship           D. relation

阅读理解

　　Most people think of a camel as an obedient(驯服的)beast of burden, because it is best known for its ability to carry heavy loads across vast stretches of desert without requiring water. In reality, the camel is considerably more than just the Arabian equivalent(等同物)of the mule. It also possesses a great amount of intelligence and sensitivity(敏感).

　　The Arabs say that camels are so acutely aware of injustice (不公平)and ill-treatment that a camel owner who punishes one of the beasts too hard finds it difficult to escape the camel's revenge(报仇). Apparently, the animal will remember an injury and wait for an opportunity to get revenge.

　　In order to protect themselves from the vengeful(报仇的) beasts, Arabian camel drivers have learned to trick their camels into believing they have achieved revenge. When an Arab realizes that he has excited a camel's rage(愤怒), he places his own garments(外衣)on the ground in the animal's path. He arranges the clothing so that it appears to cover a man's body. When the camel recognizes its master's clothing on the ground, it seizes the pile with its teeth, shakes the garments angrily and steps on them in a rage again and again. In the end, after its anger has died away, the camel leaves, believing its revenge is completed. Only then does the owner of the garments come out of hiding, safe for the time being, thanks to this clever trick.

(1)Which of the following is mentioned in this passage?

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A．The camel never drinks water.

B．The camel is always violent.

C．The camel is very sensitive.

D．The camel is not used any more.

(2)From this passage we can conclude that ________.

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A．camels are generally kind towards their owners

B．camels are as stupid and sensitive as mules

C．camels don't see very well

D．camels try to punish people who ill-treat them

(3)The writer makes the camel's vengeful behavior clear to the readers by presenting

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A．a well-planned argument

B．a large variety of examples

C．some eyewitness accounts

D．a typical incident

(4)which of the following is TRUE?

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A．A man who punishes a camel too harshly has to play a clever trick on it.

B．a camel is very clever.

C．A camel is dangerous for its owner.

D．The camel tramples the garments violently in the face of the owner of the garments.

III. 完形填空
All over the world people enjoy sports. Sports help people to (37)_______ healthy and happy, and to live longer.
Many people like to watch others (38)_______ games. They buy tickets or (39)______ their TV sets to watch the games.
Sports change (40)_______ the seasons. People play different games in winter and summer. Swimming is (41)________ in warm weather, but skating is good in winter.
Games and sports often grow from people’s work and everyday activities(活动). The Arabs use horses or camels(骆驼) in much of their everyday life. They use them in their sports, too. It is the same (42)_______ people in Xingjiang and Inner Mongolia (内蒙古). Millions of people hunt and fish (43)________ a living, but hunting and fishing are very good sports too.
Sports are so interesting (44)_________ people everywhere like them. Football, (45)_______, has spread (46)________ the world. Swimming is popular in all countries near the sea or in those (47)________ many rivers. What fun it is to jump into a pool or lake, whether in China, Egypt or India! And think of the people in cold countries. Some sports or games go back (48)_________ of years, (49)_________ running or jumping. Chinese wushu, for example, has a long history. But basketball and football are rather new. (50)_________one is a hundred years old yet. People from different countries may not be able to understand each other, but (51)__________ playing a game together they often become good friends.
37. A. get           B. turn          C. keep        D. develop
38. A. played        B. to play         C. playing         D. play
39. A. turn          B. turn on         C. turn down       D. turn around
40. A. from         B. in              C. into            D. with
41. A. fun          B. excite          C. funny          D. excited
42. A. with         B. as             C. to              D. from
43. A. because of    B. for            C. out of           D. from
44. A. as          B. when          C. that             D. which
45. A. however      B. for example     C. also            D. too
46. A. to           B. around         C. on              D. about
47. A. near          B. from          C. in              D. with
48. A. thousand      B. a thousand     C. thousands        D. several thousand
49. A. as            B. such          C. so              D. such as
50. A. No           B. Neither        C. /               D. a
51. A. before        B. over           C. after           D. in

Cloze   (15分)

Directions: for each blank in the following passages there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C, and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.

If you travel around the world, you will be surprised to find just how different the foreign customs can be __50__ your own.

A visitor to India would do well to remember that people there __51__ it impolite to use the left hand for passing food at table. The left hand is supposed to be __52__for washing yourself. Also in India, you might __53__a man obviously shaking his head at another and assume that he is disagreeing. But in many __54__ of India a shake of the head is a gesture that shows agreement or acceptance. Nodding your head when you are offered a __55__ in Bulgaria is likely to leave your thirsty. In that country you shake your head to indicate “yes”—a nod indicates “no”. The Arabs are __56__ for their hospitality (好客). At a meal in the Arabic countries, you will find that drinking vessel (器皿) is filled again __57__again as soon as you drain it. The way to __58__ that you have had enough is to take the cup or glass in your hand and give it a little shake from side to side or place your hand over the top.

In Europe it is quite usual to __59__ your legs when sitting talking to someone, even at an important meeting. Doing this when meeting an important person in Thailand, however, could __60__ him or her unhappy. It is considered too informal an attitude __61__ such an occasion. Also when in Thailand you are __62__ supposed to touch the head of an adult – it’s just not done. In Japan, it is quite usual for __63__ to plan evening entertainment for themselves and leave their wives at home. In Europe such attitudes are disappearing.

Customs vary from country to __64__. Visitors may be at a loss as to what to do in a foreign environment. In such circumstances, the rule is: When in Rome, do as Romans do.

If you travel around the world , you will be surprised to find just how different the foreign customs can be from your own .

A visitor to India would do well to remember that people there consider it impolite to use the left hand for passing food at table . The left hand is supposed to be used for washing yourself . Also in India , you might see a man apparently shaking his head at another and assume that he is disagreeing . But in many parts of India a shake of the head is a gesture that shows agreement of acceptance .

Nodding your head when offered a drink in Bulgaria is likely to leave you thirsty . In that country you shake your head to indicate “yes” —a nod indicates “no”. The Arabs are known for their hospitality . At a meal in countries on the Arabic Peninsula , you will find that any drinking vessel （容器，器皿）is repeatedly refilled as soon as you drink it up .

In Europe it is quite usual to cross your legs when sitting talking to someone , even at an important meeting . Doing this when meeting an important person in Thailand , however , could cause offence . It is too informal an attitude for such an occasion . Also when in Thailand you are not supposed to touch the head of an adult —it’s just not done . In Japan , it is quite usual for men to plan evening entertainments for themselves and leave their wives at home . In Europe such attitudes are disappearing .

Customs vary from country to country . Visitors may be at a loss as to what to do in a foreign environment . In such circumstances , the golden rule to follow is : When in Rome , do as the Romans do .

60．In which country , a left — hand is not welcomed ?         .

       A．Thailand B．India       C Arabic peninsula D．Bulgaria

61．In which country , if someone shakes his head at another , it shows that he agrees or accepts ?

            .

       A．Bulgaria B．Thailand C．China      D．Arabic Peninsula

62．Which of the following is impolite in Europe ?         .

       A．to cross your legs

       B．to touch the head of an adult

       C．That men plan evening entertainment and leave their wives at home

       D．To drain the glass in your hand

63．If you don’t know the customs in the country where you visit , the golden rule to follow is          .

       A．to do as the Romans do B．to do nothing

       C．to visit Rome only D．to do as the natives do