III. 完形填空(共20小题;每小题分，满分20分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后所给各题的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Catch of a Lifetime
He was 11 years old and often went fishing in a lake. On the day   36   the bass (鱸魚) season opened, he and his father were fishing early in the evening,   37   sunfish. Then he practiced casting. When his pole   38  , he knew something huge was   39 . His father watched   40  as the boy skilfully worked the fish alongside the dock.   41  , he very carefully lifted the   42  fish from the water. It was the largest one he had ever seen,    43    it was a bass. The father lit a match and looked at   44  . It was 10 P.M. — two hours before the season opened. He looked at the fish, then at the boy.
“You’ll have to   45  , son,” he said.
“Dad!” cried the boy.
“There will be other fish,” said his father.
“Not as big as this one,” cried the boy.
46   no one had seen them, nor could anyone ever know what time he caught the fish, the boy could   47  by his father’s firm voice that the decision was   48  . He obeyed and lowered it into the black   49  . The boy suspected that he would   50  again see such a great fish.
That was 34 years ago. Today, the boy is a successful architect. And he was   51  . He has never again landed such a magnificent fish as the one he   52   that night long ago. But he does see the same fish — again and again —   53 he comes up against a question of ethics (道德规范). for, as his father taught him, ethics are simple matters of right and wrong. It is only the    54    of ethics that is difficult. Do we do   55   when no one is looking?
36. A. until     B. when C. after   D. before
37. A. providing    B. catching    C. feeding      D. supplying
38. A. broke down       B. broke up    C. turned over       D. doubled over
39. A. on the other end       B. in the dark     
C. in the deep water      D. on the other bank
40. A. with anxiety       B. in surprise 
C. with admiration        D. with anger
41. A. Finally B. Unfortunately    C. Actually     D. Accordingly
42. A. active B. discouraged       C. energetic   D. exhausted
43. A. and      B. but     C. however    D. yet
44. A. his watch   B. the bass      C. the sunfish  D. the boy
45. A. bring it home     B. put it aside        C. put it back        D. pick it up
46. A. Even though     B. Now that        C. Ever since        D. In case
47. A. say       B. tell     C. speak  D. talk
48. A. passed B. changed     C. fixed   D. refused
49. A. container     B. sea      C. water  D. river
50. A. ever     B. once   C. then    D. never
51. A. wrong  B. right C. satisfactory       D. pleased
52. A. caught  B. saw    C. cast     D. threw
53. A. no time       B. one time     C. a time D. every time
54. A. standard       B. concept     C. practice      D. idea
55. A. wrong B. right C. harm D. Good

请认真阅读下列短文，并根据所读内容在文章后表格中的空格里填入一个最恰当的单词。
注意：每个空格只填1个单词。请将答案写在答题卡上相应题号的横线上。
Enjoy English Books on Vacation
Everyone needs a break, and vacations are not meant for serious study. Instead, they’re a great way to take a break and enjoy a good book. The Spring Festival is coming up so this is the perfect time to discuss some great English language literature to take on a long train journey or while you’re hanging out with the family.
Before getting into the recommendations, we need to determine your English reading comprehension level so you don’t pick a book which is so challenging that it’s stressful or so simple that it’s boring.
If you’re at the beginner level, there are two options: reading a children’s book or reading a book that you’ve read in Chinese translation. This will help you get over any unfamiliar words or phrases, since you’re already familiar with the story. If you’re at the intermediate level, popular books like pop fiction, mysteries and thrillers are good options, as they’ll be guaranteed page turners and that will increase the possibility of your getting all the way through the book. For advanced readers, classic works of literature or modern prize winners （Booker, Nobel, Pulitzer） are good options.
The most important thing is to pick a book that you’re really interested in. When I pick up a new book in Chinese, the first few chapters are always really hard to get through, as I have to get accustomed to the way the individual author uses the language. But after the first few chapters, things get a lot easier, especially if I get involved in the story. Some of my favorite Chinese-language eye candy are books that are series like Brothers by Yu Hua or The Dancer by Hai Yan. I like them because there’s always a lot of action and story development to keep me involved, which helps me make it through those first few chapters.
Another great way to keep yourself motivated over the holiday is to find a friend who’s interested in reading the same book. You can make goals that you both want to achieve and discuss plot lines or vocabulary issues with each other by SMS or e-mail. I’m currently doing that with my friend Laura. We’ve been doing this since we were classmates in Chinese at college.
Some quick recommendations: Harry Potter, start with the first book and go on from there; the Narnia series; anything by US writer Michael Crichton or British writer Agatha Christie; and if you like horror, US writer Stephen King is always unusual and fun. But really you should just find a topic or author that you’re interested in, and the rest will go from there. Happy reading!

根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多于选项。

  Maybe you thought that they were just happy. After all, you probably sing or whistle when you are happy.

Some scientists believe that birds do sing some of the time just because they are happy.

However, they sing most of the time for a very different reason.   Do you know what a “territory” is? A territory is an area that an animal, usually the male, claims as its own. . No other families of the same species are welcome. Your yard and house are your territory where only your family and friends are welcome. If a stranger should enter your territory and threaten you, you might shout. Probably this would be enough to frighten him away.

If so, you have actually scared the stranger away without having to fight him. A bird does the same thing. But he expects an outsider almost any time, especially at nesting season. So he is screaming all the time, whether he can see an outsider or not.   

Birds sing loudest in the spring when they are trying to attract a mate and warn others not to enter the territory of theirs. You can see that birds have a language all their own.

A. Only he and his family are welcome there. www.jk.zy.w.com

B. Most of it has to do with attracting mates and setting up territories.

C. Have you ever heard birds sing?

D. Their singing is actually a warning to other birds to stay out of their territory.

E. Have you ever wondered why birds sing?

F. Most of the language is widely used.

G. This screaming is what we call a bird’s song, and it is usually enough to keep an outsider away.

第二节：完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后所给各题的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Twenty years ago, I drove a taxi for a living. One early morning, I received a call for a taxi. When I arrived at the building, it was 2:30 am and only one room gave off light. Many   31  
would just shout once or twice and then drive away. But I thought this passenger might need my
32  . So I walked to the door and   33  . “Just a minute,” answered a weak, elderly   34  . After a long time, the door opened. A small old woman   35  before me, carrying a small suitcase. I took her suitcase and we walked slowly to the car. She kept thanking me for my kindness.
When we got in the car, she gave me a (n)   36  , and then asked to drive through the city center. But it wasn’t the   37  way. “Oh, I’m in no hurry,” she said. “I’m on my way to Westhill Old People’s Home. The doctor says I don’t have much time   38  .
We drove through the city center. She   39  me the building where she once worked. We drove past the church where she got married. Sometimes she’d ask me to slow down in front of a building or at a corner and   40  sit looking at the darkness, saying nothing. When the sun began to   41 , we drove in silence to the old people’s home. When we arrived, almost   42  a second thought, I gave her a big hug (拥抱). “You gave an old woman a little moment of   43 . Thank you!” she said tearfully.
I was totally lost in thought for the rest of the day. I can’t imagine what would happen if I   44  
to do what I did? We always think that there are no great moments in our lives, but great moments are just in what others may consider a   45  one.
31. A. drivers  B. workers      C. guests D. passengers
32. A. advice  B. help    C. suggestion  D. attention
33. A. stopped B. breathed     C. worked      D. knocked
34. A. sound   B. noise   C. voice  D. shout
35. A. turned up     B. set up  C. got up D. put up
36. A. order    B. address       C. idea    D. reason
37. A. busiest  B. longest       C. narrowest   D. shortest
38. A. left       B. saved  C. lost     D. spared
39. A. gave     B. passed C. showed      D. made
40. A. could    B. would C. should D. must
41. A. move    B. set      C. rise     D. burn
42. A. after     B. with    C. except D. without
43. A. patience       B. courage      C. joy     D. sadness
44. A. refused B. offered       C. planned      D. regretted
45. A. difficult       B. small  C. strange       D. interesting

第四部分任务型阅读 (共10小题；每小题1分, 满分10分)
请认真阅读下列短文, 并根据所读内容在文章后表格的空格处里填人最恰当的单词。注意：每个空格填1个单词。
Host family accommodation means that hosts treat the student as a full member of the household, eating together with the student and sharing the common living areas with him/her. No more than three adult students or four junior students will be accommodated in host family accommodation at one time.
Host family accommodation remains popular among international students. It is the most economical and beneficial accommodation for any student. It is also the best way to practice English and learn new cultures. As a result, it is often seen as the number-one choice for its advantages in language study, cultural communication and cost of living. Staying alongside host family enables students to get enough practice during the short time of their study so that their language acquisition is likely to become faster. Living in host families, students are able to spend a lot of time communicating with their "host parents", who are often very hospitable and friendly, and get to know the local way of life, people and culture. Most host families are always ready to help students out in any situation. Often the bonds that are made between international students and their host families endure many years, and are maintained through letters and e-mails. Another advantage is that host family accommodation can sometimes be the least expensive. It attracts students as it ensures them a family type of living at a low cost.
The advantages, however, have not prevented host families from worrying. On the one hand, some host families are losing their unique selling point. One problem is that the majority of hosts in big cities, now generally single and young, have less time available for international students, but the selling point for host family accommodation is communication practice. On the other hand, students' expectations have risen. They are becoming more demanding and asking for more than ever from their accommodation, as they come mainly from high socio-economic groups in their own countries.
To get out of the difficult situation, host families are now making efforts to improve the quality of service. They are trying to make living conditions better, including broadband Internet service, private bathroom, and access to plenty of hot water for long showers. They are also providing students with structured family activities.
It is believed that host family accommodation will keep the popularity vote with international students.