Last January I was given a chance to work in another country. At first, I lived a 36 　life, but soon I met a group of new friends and they were really nice.

Then something 　37 happened. One of our friends suffered from kidney stones (肾结石), which had to be 　38 surgically as soon as possible. But it was not as 39 as that! Our friend could not 　40 the operation, which put him into deep 　41 . I didn’t know how to help him because I didn’t have any money either. 　42 , I never lost hope. Instead I tried to think of other 　43 and told him not to worry because everything would be all right.

Before I left the hospital, I talked to the surgeon and asked him to do the surgery, saying I would pay the expenses the next day 44 I had that kind of money. Well, I must have been 45 because the surgeon agreed to do it! But how was I going to get that much money?

All I knew was that I needed to help my friend! Although it could be 　46 to deal with this kind of situation, I decided to make some efforts. I tried to borrow money but failed. I tried 47 my things but no one wanted them. Then I had the idea of talking to my 　48 . I asked him if I could have my next two months’ salary in advance—without even thinking on how I would 　49 for two months with no money. He was surprised and asked me the reason. I told him that I had a friend who was really in need. 50 I convinced him too and then he gave my two months’ salary without any 　51 !

Upon getting the money, I ran to the hospital and paid all the bills. My friend didn’t know how to thank me. I just said, “Come on! Give me a 　52 !”

Friendship may not only be found at the happy moment but sometimes you can find it on the 　53 time in your life! I’ve done a good thing by being a (an) 　54 friend and I think it is well worth the 　55 .

36. A. private　　　　　　　　　 B. colorful　　　　　　　　 C. lonely　　　　　　　　　 D. normal

37. A. strange　　　　　　　　　 B. wrong 　　　　　　　 C. unexpected　 　　 D. unfair

38. A. lifted 　　　　　　　　　 B. reduced　　　　　　　 C. examined　　 　　 D. removed

39. A. terrible　　　　　　　　　 B. painful　　　　　　　　 C. simple　　　　　　　　 D. special

40. A. stand　　　　　　　　　　 B. consider　 　　　　 C. perform　　　　　　　 D.　　　 afford

41. A. confusion　　　　　　　 B. anxiety C.embarrassment　　 D.dissatisfaction

42. A. Thus　　　　　　　　　　 B. Otherwise 　　　　 C. However　　　　　　　 D.　　　 Therefore

43. A. reasons　　　　　　　　 B. options　 　　　　　 C. symptoms　　　　　　 D. expectations

44. A. even if　　　　　　　　　 B. as if 　　　　　　　　 C. so that　　　　　　　　 D. in case

45. A. encouraging　　　　　 B. annoying 　　　　　　 C. astonishing　　　　　 D. convincing

46. A. challenging　　　　　　 B. disturbing 　　　　　 C. amazing　　　　　　　 D. scaring

47. A. saving　　　　　　　　　 B. handling 　　　　 C. donating　 　　　　 D. selling

48. A. colleague　　　　　　　 B. relative 　　　　　　 C. boss　 　　　　　　 D. surgeon

49. A. adapt　　　　　　　　　　 B. survive 　　　　　　 C. continue 　　　　　 D. wander

50. A. Luckily　　　　　　　　　 B. Slightly 　　　　　 C. Constantly 　　　　 D. Occasionally

51. A. analysis　　　　　　　　 B. dignity 　　　　　　　 C. hesitation 　　　　　 D. remark

52. A. favor　　　　　　　　　　 B. hug 　　　　　　　　　 C. promise 　　　　 D. reply

53. A. best　　 　　　　　　 B. longest 　　　　C. strangest 　　　 　D. toughest

54. A. aggressive　　　　　　 B. sensitive 　　　　　 C. supportive　　　　　　 D. attentive

55. A. effort　　　　　　　　　　 B. sympathy　 　　　　 C. pressure 　　　　D. tolerance

A Love Note to My Mom

When I was a little girl，I would often accompany you as you modeled for fashion photographers. It was years later that I finally understood what role modeling__21__  in your life. Little did I know you were_22__  every penny you earned to go to__23__ school.

I cannot thank you enough for__24__ you told me one autumn afternoon when I was nine. After finishing my homework, I wandered into the dining room where you were buried__25__ piles of law books. I was  __26__.Why were you doing what I do—memorizing textbooks and studying for__27__？ When you said you were in law school, I was more puzzled. I didn’ t know Moms__28__be lawyers too. You smiled and said，“In life, you can do anything you want to do.”

As young as I was，that statement kept___29__ in my ears. I watched as you faced the___30_of completing your studies, starting companies with Dad, while still being a_31__ and a Mom of five kids. I was exhausted  just watching you__32__.With your words of wisdom in my__33__mind, I suddenly felt unlimited freedom to dream. My whole world__34__.I set out to live my life filled with__35__，seeing endless possibilities for personal and professional achievements.

Your words became my motto. I__36__found myself in the unique position of being either the first (woman doctor in Maryland Rotary) __37__one of the few women (chief medical reporters) in my field. I gained strength every time I said, “Yes, I’ ll try that.”

 Encouraged by your__38___， I have forged ahead (毅然前行) with my life’ s journey, less afraid to make mistakes, and__39__meeting each challenge. You did it, and now I’ m__40__ it. Sorry, got to run. So much to do, so many dreams to live.

1.A. found          B. played          C. kept         D. provided

2.A. saving         B. making       C. donating    D. receiving

3.A. business       B. fashion　        C. law          D. medical

4.A. what           B. that         C. which        D. where

5.A. at             B. to               C. upon         D. under

6.A. amused         B. worried     C. puzzled          D. disappointed

7.A. roles          B. tests            C. positions        D. shows

8.A. must           B. ought to     C. need         D. could

9. A. ringing           B. blowing      C. falling          D. beating

10.A. choices           B. chances      C. challenges     D. changes

11.A. professor         B. doctor           C. reporter         D. model

12.A. in danger         B. in action        C. in trouble       D. in charge

13. A. weak             B. powerful    C. youthful         D. empty

14.A. came back         B. closed down C. went by          D. opened up

15. A. hope             B. hardship    C. harmony      D. sadness

16.A. constantly        B. shortly          C. hardly           D. nearly

17. A. and              B. but          C. or           D. for

18. A. description      B. statement        C. praise           D. introduction

19.A. secretly          B. curiously        C. carelessly       D. eagerly

20.A. doing             B. considering      C. correcting       D. reading

 

One morning Mrs Smith was driving home after she had done shopping. When she drove near a rubbish dump, she noticed a microwave oven(微波炉) not far from the side of the road.“John is a good electrician!”she said to herself.“Perhaps he can repair this. I'll take it home and let him try.”She picked up the oven and put it in the boot of her car. Then she drove on happily. A few kilometers later, she heard the siren (警报器)of a police car behind her. She looked in the driving mirror and saw a policeman waving to her to tell her to pull over and stop.
　Mrs Smith was very puzzled. She slowed down at the side of the road. A traffic policeman got out of the police car and walked up to her.　
“Can I see your driving license and insurance certificate(保险证)，please? ”he asked her. He copied down details of her name, address and the number of the car.“What's wrong, officer?” Mrs Smith asked. The policeman did not reply. He looked in the car and then at the back.      “Open the boot, please.”he said to Mrs Smith.
　Mrs Smith was still puzzled. She opened the boot and pointed to the microwave oven. "I found this old microwave oven a few minutes ago," she said. "I'm just taking it home to see if my husband can repair it." The policeman stared at her for a moment to see if she was telling the truth. "That's not a microwave oven." he said at last. "That's our radar set(雷达装置). It was the start of a speed trap. Do you mind if we have it back?"   Mrs Smith's face turned red. "Oh", she said," I'm very sorry. I wouldn't have touched it if I'd known what it was."
【小题1】Why did Mrs Smith pick up the police's radar set and want to take it home?

A．She had no microwave oven and wanted one.

B．She took it for a waste microwave oven.

C．She saw nobody was looking.

D．She just wanted to steal it.

【小题2】The underlined word "boot" in the third paragraph means_____ .

A．the outer covering for the foot

B．the outer covering for the car

C．the place for luggage at the back of a car

D．the place for metal equipment for protection

【小题3】Choose the right order of the events(事件) given in the passage.
a. The policeman wrote down Mrs Smith's name, address and the car number.
b. Mrs Smith picked up a radar set and put it in the boot of her car.
c. The policeman took back the radar set.
d. Mrs Smith went shopping.
e. A policeman signed Mrs Smith to stop her car.
f. The policeman found the radar set in the boot of Mrs Smith's car.

A．b,d,e,f,c,a

B．d,b,e,f,c,a

C．b,d,e,a,f,c

D．d,b,e,a,f,c