It has been difficult to sit on the bench the majority of my high school basketball career,to watch my team from the sideline and  36 why I am not good enough to be on the floor.  37  endless hours of work and devotion, pushing myself through drill after drill, the  38  thing I want is to be a cheerleader. The feeling of being   39  is sometimes too much and drives me to  40  on the spot. I often feel as though my efforts are wasted and my time is eaten away, devoted to  41   .

It is heartbreaking to be a spectator(旁观者) for the game I love,knowing that no one has enough  42  to give me the chance to  43  on the floor. Tears well up, but I hold them back. I shouldn’t be so  44  over something so silly.

Away from the game, it’s easier to put my thoughts together,  45  letting my emotions drive my reasoning. I consider  46  I am where I am. I have played football my whole life. I have a passion for the  47  and always have. There is nothing like the excitement of  48  : the swish of the net, the sweat rolling off my cheeks, even the bruises(青肿) are battle wounds worn  49  after every game.

Even if I don’t play much, I participate in every  50 . I am part of a team of girls who  51  together like a family. I am there for them,  52  they are for me.

Should I move on? Or should I stay with my team and pursue my passion just a little longer?

The decision isn’t difficult when I consider the  53  that being a part of a team brings me --- and not just any team,  54  my team. I love basketball and my teammates. When I think about that, my view from the bench really isn’t so bad  55  .

A.consider       B.wonder                     C.think           D.hesitate

A.Since                  B.During        C.After            D.Before

A.other            B.next          C.first            D.last

A.worthless      B.hopeless         C.helpless         D.careless

A.fight            B.quit            C.transform       D.retire

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

A.sympathy      B.encouragement    C.permission       D.faith

A.respond           B.perform       C.promote       D.practice

A.scared             B.nervous         C.upset            D.amazed

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

A.why               B.how           C.whether         D.what

A.bench            B.sport           C.drill            D.battle

A.waiting          B.watching        C.leaning           D.playing

A.proudly         B.bravely                     C.unfortunately     D.painfully

A.decision        B.plan                   C.game              D.project

A.compete      B.stick            C.live                D.represent

A.because       B.if                C.as                  D.though

A.joy            B.patience             C.challenge        D.position

A.so                 B.as                      C.but               D.like

A.above all     B.after all          C.and all            D.all in all

完形填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）
When someone has deeply hurt you, it can be extremely difficult to let go of your anger. But forgiveness is possible—and it can be surprisingly    16    to your physical and    17    health.
“People who always forgive others   18    less depression, anger and stress and more hopefulness,” says Frederic Luskin, Ph.D., the    19    of Forgive for Good. “So it can help    20    on the wear and tear on our organs, reduce the wearing out of the immune（免疫的） system and    21    people to feel more vital.”
So how do you start the forgiveness? Try    22    these steps:
Calm yourself. To defuse your    23   , try a simple stress-management technique. “Take a couple of breaths and think of    24    that gives you pleasure: a   25    scene in nature, someone you love,” Luskin says.
Don’t    26    an apology. “Many times the person who hurt you has no    27    of apologizing,” Luskin says. “They may have wanted to hurt you or they just don’t see things the same    28   . So if you wait for people to apologize you could be waiting a(n)   29    long time.” Keep in mind that forgiveness does not necessarily mean    30    to the person who upsets you.
Take the control away from your offender. Mentally replaying（重播） your    31    gives power to the person who caused you pain. “   32    focusing on your hurt feelings, learn to look for the love, beauty and kindness   33    you,” Luskin says.
Try to see things from the other person’s view. If you empathize（把感情移入） with that person, you may    34    that he or she was acting out of ignorance, fear—even love.
Recognize the benefits of forgiveness. Research has shown that people who always forgive others will get more energy, better    35    and better sleep.
Don’t forget to forgive yourself.“For some people, forgiving themselves is the biggest challenge,” Luskin says. But it can rob you of your self-confidence if you don’t do it.”
16. A. beneficial                 B. harmful                  C. helpless                 D. suitable
17. A. chemical                  B. wealthy                 C. technical               D. mental
18. A. own                           B. show                     C. direct                     D. prove 
19. A. author                      B. owner                    C. professor             D. publisher
20. A. protect                     B. save                      C. wait                        D. depend
21. A. have                          B. wish                        C. make                      D. allow
22. A. coping                      B. turning                   C. following              D. accepting
23. A. sadness                   B. anger                             C. hunger                   D. energy
24. A. something               B. anything                C. nothing                  D. everything
25. A. thoughtful               B. dull                          C. beautiful              D. still
26. A. call for                      B. hunt for                 C. long for                  D. wait for
27. A. invention                 B. invitation               C. intention              D. attention
28. A. way                          B. means                    C. method                     D. approach
29. A. helpfully                   B. carefully                 C. patiently                D. awfully 
30. A. giving in                  B. giving away C. giving up                D. giving out
31. A. wound                      B. hurt                       C. cut                          D. damage
32. A. Because of              B. Despite of             C. Instead of             D. In search of
33. A. around                     B. above                     C. beneath               D. below
34. A. tell                   B. realize                  C. see                            D. recognize
35. A. housing           B. appearance          C. figure                     D. appetite

It has been difficult to sit on the bench the majority of my high school basketball career,to watch my team from the sideline and  36 why I am not good enough to be on the floor.  37  endless hours of work and devotion, pushing myself through drill after drill, the  38  thing I want is to be a cheerleader. The feeling of being   39  is sometimes too much and drives me to  40  on the spot. I often feel as though my efforts are wasted and my time is eaten away, devoted to  41   .

It is heartbreaking to be a spectator(旁观者) for the game I love,knowing that no one has enough  42  to give me the chance to  43  on the floor. Tears well up, but I hold them back. I shouldn’t be so  44  over something so silly.

Away from the game, it’s easier to put my thoughts together,  45  letting my emotions drive my reasoning. I consider  46  I am where I am. I have played football my whole life. I have a passion for the  47  and always have. There is nothing like the excitement of  48  : the swish of the net, the sweat rolling off my cheeks, even the bruises(青肿) are battle wounds worn  49  after every game.

Even if I don’t play much, I participate in every  50 . I am part of a team of girls who  51  together like a family. I am there for them,  52  they are for me.

Should I move on? Or should I stay with my team and pursue my passion just a little longer?

The decision isn’t difficult when I consider the  53  that being a part of a team brings me --- and not just any team,  54  my team. I love basketball and my teammates. When I think about that, my view from the bench really isn’t so bad  55  .

1.A.consider        B.wonder                            C.think            D.hesitate

2.A.Since              B.During          C.After              D.Before

3.A.other              B.next            C.first              D.last

4.A.worthless      B.hopeless         C.helpless          D.careless

5.A.fight               B.quit             C.transform        D.retire

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

7.A.sympathy      B.encouragement   C.permission         D.faith

8.A.respond              B.perform         C.promote       D.practice

9.A.scared                 B.nervous         C.upset             D.amazed

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

11.A.why                    B.how           C.whether          D.what

12.A.bench                B.sport           C.drill              D.battle

13.A.waiting             B.watching        C.leaning             D.playing

14.A.proudly             B.bravely                    C.unfortunately      D.painfully

15.A.decision           B.plan                         C.game                D.project

16.A.compete     B.stick             C.live                    D.represent

17.A.because      B.if         C.as                      D.though

18.A.joy                B.patience                 C.challenge         D.position

19.A.so                       B.as                             C.but                  D.like

20.A.above all     B.after all            C.and all                D.all in all

完形填空 （共20小题， 每题1.5分， 共30分）

Today I am known for my voice. But it  31  a long time to believe I could read well. When I was young I stuttered (结巴)  32  badly that I was completely  33  to speak in public.

     34  , when I was 14, Professor Donald Crouch came to our school. He was a retired college professor. He held a book of poems  35   it were a diamond necklace. When he heard our school was  36  Shakespeare, he could no longer   37  not being a part of our school.

When he  38  that I not only loved poetry but was  39  it, we became closer. There was, however, one  40   between us—Professor Crouch could not stand the  41  that I refused to read my poems to the class.

“Jim, poetry is 42 to be read aloud,” he said. “You should be able to speak those beautiful words.” I shook my head and  43  .

    Then he tricked me. After handing in a poem, I waited for his  44 . It didn’t come. Instead, one day as the students gathered together, he said to me, “Jim, I don’t think you wrote this.” I  45 him in disbelief. “Why”, I started, “of course I  46 !” “Well, then,” he said, “you’ve got to prove it by getting up and reciting it  47  memory.”

With knees shaking, I walked up. For a moment I stood  48 . Then I began, and kept going. I recited my poem all the way through!

Afterwards, Professor Crouch congratulated me, and  49  me to read other writers’ poems before the public.

    Before long, I discovered I did have a (n) 50  and found my fellow students actually looked forward to hearing me recite.

A. lasted            B. took            C. was                 D. wasted

A. so                 B. fairly           C. such                D. rather

A. uncertain          B. unlikely         C. unbelievable         D. unable

A. But                B. Besides         C. Then               D. However

A. even if             B. so that         C. as if                D. like

A. acting              B. teaching        C. liking              D. choosing

A. prevent             B. help           C. keep                D. stand

A. learn              B. knew          C. decided              D. proved

A. writing             B. reading         C. reciting              D. saving

A. difference          B. difficulty       C. promise                     D. friendship

A. question            B. idea           C. fact                 D. mind

A. said               B. meant          C. caused               D. prepared

A. answered back      B. showed up       C. turned away           D. stuck to

A. poem              B. praise          C. return                D. opinion

A. replied to          B. laughed at     C. pointed to             D. stared at

A. could            B. did           C. should                D. had

A. with              B. of             C. from                D. in

A. changeless        B. hopeless        C. helpless              D. breathless

A. enabled            B. persuaded     C. encouraged           D. supported

A. voice              B. sound          C. appearance           D. interest

第二部分完形填空（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）。
阅读下列短文，从短文后所给各题的A，B，C，D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
I grew up in a community called Estepona. I was 16 when one morning, Dad told me I could drive him into a  36  village called Mijas, on condition that I took the car in to be  37   nearby garage. I readily accepted. I drove Dad into Mijas, and  38  to pick him up at 4 pm, then dropped off the car at the  39  . With several hours to spare, l went to a theater.  40  , when the last movie finished, it was six. 1 was two hours late!
I knew Dad would be angry if he  41  I’d been watching movies. So I decided not to tell him the truth. When I  42  there I apologized for being late, and told him I’d  43  as quickly as I could, but that the car had needed a major repairs. I’ll never forget the  44  he gave me. “I’m disappointed you  45  you have to lie to me, Jason.” Dad looked at me again. “When you didn’t  _46 , I called the garage to ask if there were any  47 , and they told me you hadn’t yet picked up the car.” I felt  48  as I weakly told him the real reason. A  49  passed through Dad as he listened attentively. “I’m angry with  50 . I realize I’ve failed as a father. I’m going to walk home now and think seriously about  51  I’ve gone wrong all these years.” “But Dad, it’s 18 miles!” My protests and apologies were  52  . Dad walked home that day. I drove behind him,  53  him all the way, but he walked silently.
Seeing Dad in so much  54  and emotional pain was my most painful experience. However, it was  55  the most successful lesson. I have never lied since.
36. A. lonely           B. small         C. distant              D. familiar
37. A. kept           B. washed       C. watched                    D. serviced
38. A. agreed         B. pimped       C. determined          D. promised
39. A. village               B. community    C. garage               D. theater
40. A. However             B. Then                 C. Therefore                 D. Still
41. A. realized              B. found out          C. thought                    D. figured out
42. A. went           B ran            C. walked              D. hurried
43. A. started                      B left            C. arrived                     D. come
44. A. word                 B. face          C. look                 D. appearance
45. A. find                    B. decide        C. believe               D feel
46. A. turn up               B. drive out      C. go away             D come out
47. A. questions       B. problems           C. mistakes                   D. faults
48. A. ashamed         B. frightened       C. nervous                    D. surprised
49. A. nervousness      B. sadness       C. silence            D. thought
50. A. you            B. myself        C. me                D. yourself
51. A. where                B. how          C. why                D. when
52. A. meaningless    B. useless         C. helpless           D. worthless
53. A. asking         B. persuading     C. begging           D. following
54. A. physical                 B. practical       C. personal           D. natural
55. A. indeed            B. always        C. also               D. almost