This is the story of two lovers, who finally got married. Both of them were romantic at first,   1  on the walk of life, problems, quarrels, profession came into their life.

One day, she finally decided “I want to break up”. “Why?” he asked.

“I am   2  .” she answered.

He kept silent the whole night, seemingly in deep   3  . finally he asked, “What can I do to   4  your mind?”

Looking into his eyes she said, “Answer my question. If you can   5  my heart, I will change my mind. Let’s say, I want a flower   6  on the face of a mountain cliff (悬崖), we both are sure that picking the flower will cause your   7  . will you do it for me?”

He said, “I will give you my   8  tomorrow.”

She woke up the next morning, found him gone, and saw a piece of paper on her bed, which   9   “My dear, I would not pick that flower for you, the   10  are …”

“When you use the computer you always    11  the software, and you cry in front of the screen. I have to save my fingers so that I can help to restore the   12  . You always leave the house keys behind, thus I have to save my   13  to rush home to open the door for you. You love traveling but always lose your way in a (n)   14  city. I have to save my eyes to show you the way. You always   15  at the computer, and that will do nothing good for your eyes. I have to save my eyes   16  when we grow old, I can help to clip your nails and help to remove those   17  white hairs.”

“Thus, my dear, unless I am sure that there is someone who loves you   18   I do … I could not pick that flower yet, and die …”

That’s life, and   19  . flowers, and romantic moments are only used and appear on the   20  of the relationship. Under all this, the pillar of true love stands.

1.A．but             B．and          C．or             D．so

2.A．lonely          B．shamed C．tired   D．worried

3.A．space          B．thought C．shade D．impression

4.A．speak          B．change  C．blow   D．keep

5.A．represent            B．expand  C．admit  D．convince

6.A．growing      B．falling     C．living   D．waiting

7.A．attention    B．satisfaction     C．interest       D．death

8.A．agreement          B．answer  C．announcement   D．judgment

9.A．writes          B．informs  C．prints  D．goes

10.A．meanings           B．messages        C．reasons       D．purposes

11.A．turn up     B．put up    C．use up         D．mess up

12.A．structures         B．programs        C．balance       D．position

13.A．legs           B．patience         C．energy         D．dollars

14.A．ancient     B．new        C．modern       D．underground

15.A．shout        B．jump      C．knock D．stare

16.A．as if           B．now that         C．so that         D．in case

17.A．annoying           B．enjoyable       C．dusty  D．amusing

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

19.A．determination  B．love         C．progress      D．power

20.A．surface     B．way        C．principle     D．nature

(CNN)-China will sometimes say “no” and the world should get used to it.

That message came through when China joined Russia in blocking action on Syria.

“Do not mistakenly think that because China takes a careful and responsible position on the Syria issue, China will not use its veto power (否决权) or will always abstain（弃权）,” said Cui Tiankai, China’s vice foreign minister, “When China must use its veto power to say no, it will surely use it.”

On Saturday, Susan Rice, the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, called the vetoes “disgusting and shameful.”

He Wenping, director of African Studies at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, said the veto shows China’s confidence in foreign affairs. “A country expressing its true opinion – that’s progress. China opposes the use of threat or force to achieve regime（政权）change in other countries. This agrees with China’s long-standing diplomacy principle. It is also not acceptable for China to rush a U.N. vote without sufficient discussion.”

So why did China use its veto this time?

China’s critics say China’s veto of the U.N. draft proposal(草案) was in part due to Beijing’s fear that allowing a regime change in Syria could encourage the spread of the Arab revolution and eventually threaten China.

He Wenping disagrees, “China has a completely different political system and economic development path. If someone in the international community thinks that the Arab Spring will happen in China, then I think they misjudge the situation in China, exaggerate(夸大) some problems in the Chinese society and underestimate the ability of the Chinese government to control the situation in China.”

1.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A. China often uses its veto power on international issues.

B. China never uses its veto power on international issues.

C. China’s normal practice in the U.N. is to abstain rather than veto.

D. China should not have veto power in the U.N.

2.What is the international reaction to China’s veto on the Syria issue?

A. Russia supports China    B. The U.S. feels very unhappy.

C. The international community is used to it.

D. The Arab countries show no concern.

3.Why did China use its veto power this time?

A. Because Russia and China are friends.

B. Because China wants to hold an opposite stand against the U.S.

C. Because China is worried about a chain-action resulting from Syria’s                         revolution.

D. Because China opposes the use of threat or force to achieve regime change in other countries.

4.What can we learn from the passage?

A. China has a firm stand on international issues.

B. The U.N. asks the whole world to get used to China saying no on international       issues.

C. CNN believed that China helped Syria to fight against the U.N.

D. All the member countries of the U.N. supported Susan Rice.

(CNN)-China will sometimes say “no” and the world should get used to it.
That message came through when China joined Russia in blocking action on Syria.
“Do not mistakenly think that because China takes a careful and responsible position on the Syria issue, China will not use its veto power (否决权) or will always abstain（弃权）,” said Cui Tiankai, China’s vice foreign minister, “When China must use its veto power to say no, it will surely use it.”
On Saturday, Susan Rice, the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, called the vetoes “disgusting and shameful.”
He Wenping, director of African Studies at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, said the veto shows China’s confidence in foreign affairs. “A country expressing its true opinion – that’s progress. China opposes the use of threat or force to achieve regime（政权）change in other countries. This agrees with China’s long-standing diplomacy principle. It is also not acceptable for China to rush a U.N. vote without sufficient discussion.”
So why did China use its veto this time?
China’s critics say China’s veto of the U.N. draft proposal(草案) was in part due to Beijing’s fear that allowing a regime change in Syria could encourage the spread of the Arab revolution and eventually threaten China.
He Wenping disagrees, “China has a completely different political system and economic development path. If someone in the international community thinks that the Arab Spring will happen in China, then I think they misjudge the situation in China, exaggerate(夸大) some problems in the Chinese society and underestimate the ability of the Chinese government to control the situation in China.”
【小题1】Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

第二节完型填空（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。
There is an old proverb,   36 _ that the tongue has the power of life and death
and   37  _ loves it will eat its fruit.
It is true. What we say has the ability to   38   emotions, and thoughts in others. A kind word helps people, and   39   words hurt people—— sometimes for a very long time.
Most of the time we   40   this concept in relation to how we treat others and that is good.  41__ here I want to talk about this concept in relation to ourselves. How does   42 we say affect us greatly? There is a simple principle here. Only say things that will create in your   43   emotions, thoughts, feelings, and finally, actions. Let me give you a good   44  . We should not allow the words “I can’t” in our   45 . Why? Because we CAN! The very minimum is “I’ll try”.
Have you ever been about to   46   the soccer ball towards the goal and said to yourself, “I am going to fail this one?” What happens? You fail it. This actually   47   to me. So what do I do? I pause for a(n)   48  , reset myself, and tell myself I am going to kick it straight down. What happens? About half the time I kick it straightly, and the other half, I   49  it. But at the very least I increase my   50   of performing better. Bad thoughts almost guarantee failure,    _ 51__ good thoughts increase success.
Some of us aren’t even   52   that we talk negatively to ourselves. Take   53   today to think about what you say to yourself. If you find yourself saying negative things, it is a time to change! Find some simple phrases that will help you   54  the day with more success. Whatever your situation or work is, I am sure there are specific things you can say that will build you up and put you on the road   55   success!
36．A．speaking      B．saying       C．talking     D．telling
37．A．what         B．who       C．whoever       D．whatever
38．A．create         B．build       C．invent      D．discover
39．A．kind         B．happy        C．active       D．negative
40．A．think about      B．think over   C．think of     D．think out
41．A．So           B．And       C．But          D．Or
42．A．that          B．what       C．which      D．where
43．A．positive       B．negative     C．excellent      D．wonderful
44．A．case         B．example     C．situation       D．condition
45．A．thoughts      B．ideas       C．minds      D．feelings
46．A．play         B．beat        C．hit         D．kick
47．A．happens       B．occurs       C．strikes      D．turns
48．A．hour         B．minute       C．day          D．month
49．A．fail          B．try         C．manage     D．win
50．A．opinions      B．changes     C．chances     D．practices
51．A．as            B．while       C．because     D．but
52．A．aware          B．sure        C．certain     D．clear
53．A．sometime     B．sometimes   C．some times   D．some time
54．A．get on         B．get through  C．get off     D．get back
55．A．on            B．above        C．to         D．In

阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C、D)中，选出最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该选项标号涂黑。

My grandparents built and lived in a small 600-square-foot cottage for most of their adult lives. They actively practiced living a   21   life. Saving and avoiding overspending was their life   22   for their whole life.   23   seeking satisfaction through material items, they chose to spend   24   time together, with family, and in nature.

Over the years my grandparents noticed   25   changes in their community. Every year more farmland was   26   to build larger and larger homes. With houses’ prices   27  , many of their neighbors sold their little homes and lands.   28   only their small house was still on the block, surrounded by a sea of tall buildings. Countless family members   29   my grandparents to expand their home. But they didn’t want a bigger place and were   30   with what they had.

　　In many ways, I’ve modeled my life after my grandparents. Through their example I learned an important   31  : It is absolutely possible to live a small and fulfilling life.

　　My grandparents lived in a small home, but they owned a(n)   32   garden. They loved gardening deeply because it not only   33   their grocery bill, but also improved their health and gave them a(n)   34   to be outside. They said, “  35   you live in a small home or an apartment, you don’t have to give up gardening.”

My grandparents avoided lifestyle creep(攀比) by paying for their own home in cash and building it themselves. They also recycled and   36   everything. For instance, they drove the same car for over 15 years and didn’t buy anything new until their stuff was   37   worn out.

My grandparents taught me that living well on   38   isn’t about feeling bad for myself.   39  , it’s about giving yourself the time, freedom, and money to seek your dreams. You know: Becoming debt free, living in a smaller home, and others are a few ways to   40   your life.

1.A. dull                       B. simple                     C. single                       D. busy

2.A. attitude               B. experience            C. principle                 D. standard

3.A. Rather than        B. More than              C. Other than             D. Apart from

4.A. shopping             B. work                        C. break                       D. quality

5.A. obvious              B. delicate                  C. enjoyable               D. flexible

6.A. improved            B. ruined                     C. discovered             D. distributed

7.A. taking up             B. making up              C. going up                 D. turning up

8.A. Probably             B. Suddenly                C. Instantly                  D. Eventually

9.A. forced                           B. encouraged           C. persuaded             D. ordered

10.A. content             B. angry                       C. cautious                  D. familiar

11.A. lesson               B. theory                     C. truth                        D. sentence

12.A. small                  B. special                     C. ordinary                 D. huge

13.A. reduced           B. handled                  C. checked                  D. handled

14.A. platform           B. stage                        C. excuse                     D. solution

15.A. As if                    B. Even if           C. Only if            D. What if

16.A. sewed               B. created                   C. sold                          D. reused

17.A. thoroughly       B. generally                C. nearly          D. hardly

18.A. more                B. less                         C. better                     D. worse

19.A. What’s more    B. As a result              C. On the whole         D. On the contrary

20.A. risk                     B. manage      C. limit                       D. destroy