Last July, my parents and I went to visit my aunt and uncle in Seattle, a city on the northwest American coast. Dad did some research and had no difficulty in finding us cheap tickets online.
    On the day of our flight, we had to wake up very early. When we checked our bags in, we found that one bag weighed too much, so we had to pay a fine. After that, Dad insisted that we go and have some breakfast at the airport restaurant. We had a lot of fun watching many different people there. Then we realized it was getting late, so we rushed to the gate. It took one hour for everyone to get on the plane, but finally the door was shut and we were on our way!
I think my favorite experience during our trip was our visit to Mount Rainier, a volcano near Seattle. It was nothing like I had expected. Before we left, my aunt lent us hats to protect us from getting sunburned, so I supposed that it would be very hot. Imagine my surprise when we drove up the mountain and I discovered the top was covered in snow and ice!
    My uncle led us to a small path beyond the main trails to increase our chances of seeing wildlife. We walked over a small hill, and suddenly before us there appeared a field of snow. Small wild flowers grew up through the snow; underneath the snow we could hear rushing water — a small stream. Little animals stood still to avoid being noticed; tiny birds rose into the air. It was the most beautiful sight that I’d ever seen.  
60. Why did they pay a fine?

  A. Because they got up late.                B. Because they didn’t wait in line.
  C. Because they came to the airport late.     D. Because their bag was overweight.
61. What was the writer’s most impressive experience?
  A. The flight to Seattle.                    B. The breakfast in the airport.
  C. The visit to Mount Rainier.              D. The discovery of a small stream.
62. Why did they choose a small path instead of the main trails?
  A. To enjoy more of the wildlife.           B. To take a shortcut to save time.
  C. To avoid the snowy road.                D. To avoid being attacked by animals.
63. Which of the following is NOT true according to the article?
  A. Seattle is on the northwest coast of America.  
  B. They bought their tickets in a booking office.
  C. They waited for a long time before getting on the plane.
  D. The hats were to help protect them from getting sunburned

Police Officer Tidwell left the station after 8 a.m. on Sunday. He was looking forward to his day of rest. By habit he took a short cut down the path behind Digby Hall Road. Suddenly he saw a man climbing down a drain-pipe from an open bedroom window of number 29. Quietly Tidwell walked into the garden. The man had just reached the ground when he felt his arm grasped.

“It seems an unlikely adventure. Would you mind explaining? ” said the officer. The man was frightened, saying, “I know what’s on your mind, officer, but it is a mistake. ”

“It's part of my job to take an interest in unusual events. I think you’ve just left this house in a manner other than the customary one. ” Tidwell took out his notebook and a pen. “Name, address and your job and then, please, tell me your story.”

“Charlie Crane, Lorry Driver, from Nottingham, 51 Brecon Street. My story…”

“Yes, What were you doing, Mr. Crane?”

“Well, I had a breakdown yesterday and had to stay here until it was fixed. Bed and breakfast. The landlady is Mrs. Fern. She gave me breakfast at seven, and I was out here in the right way and down at the lorry park. It was only when I felt for a cigarette that I realised I’d left 80 pounds under the pillow. It’s my habit to put my money under the pillow at night.”

“I see. Have you paid Mrs. Fern?”

“I’d paid her last night. So I came back, but it’s Sunday, and she’d gone back to bed. Could I wake her? I rang the bell and knocked on the door for ten minutes before I came here and found my bedroom window still open. Up I went, then, up this pipe. The money was still there. I hope you believe it because…”

“Mr. Crane, what are you doing here? I thought you’d gone an hour ago.” It was Mrs. Fern, speaking from the kitchen window.

41. Why was Tidwell walking along the path behind Digby Hall Road?

A．He usually discovered something suspicious along that path.

B．He had an appointment with a man at Digby Hall Road.

C．He knew he would get home quicker that way.

D．He chose to go that way by chance.

42．The police officer questioned the man because_______.

A．he had seen the man doing something strange

B．the man had fallen and needed attention

C．he thought he recognised the man 

D．the man had tried to escape from the house

43．Why had Crane stayed the night at number 29?

A．He had lost his way in the dark.

B．He had suddenly felt sick at stomach.

C．There was something wrong with his lorry.

D．Nottingham was too far for him to reach that night.

44．When Crane returned to the house, _______.

A．he didn’t want Mrs. Fern to see him

B．he tried to wake Mrs. Fern but failed

C．he woke Mrs. Fern, but she refused to get up

D．he felt ashamed to wake Mrs. Fern, but he did so    

Ⅱ.语言知识及应用（共两节，满分35分）

第一节：完型填空（共10小题；每小题2分，满分20分）

Tom was crossing the road the other day when he was a red car coming in the distance. He thought the car would stop, as the light had turned red. 21______, the car was going too 22______ and Tom soon realized that it wouldn’t stop in time. He tried to move out of its 23 _______ but it was too late. Tom was knocked down by the red car and lay 24______ dead on the road.. Passers-by quickly went to him and an ambulance（救护车）was 25_______ for. The driver of the red car didn’t stop, but one of the men had written down the number of the car, which he 26_____to the police who arrived at the site.

At the same time, Tom was taken to the hospital and his parents were called for. They were very surprised to hear of the accident and quickly rushed to his 27______. For three days Tom was not able to feel or think and his parents were worried that he 28_____ die. But on the fourth day, Tom woke up and spoke softly. His parents were 29_____ . The police by then had 30______ the owner of the car and caught hold of him at last.

21. A. Fortunately      B. Obviously        C. Besides           D. However

22. A. fast            B. slow             C. far              D. late

23. A. road            B. path            C. door             D. way

24. A. almost          B. already          C. still              D. obviously

25. A. looked          B. called            C. sent             D. asked

26. A. took            B. gave             C. posted           D. sent

27. A. head           B. side              C. body            D. hospital

28. A. must           B. might            C. can              D. should

29. A. surprised        B. calm             C. glad            D. puzzled

30.A. noticed         B. grasped           C. founded          D. followed

Ⅱ.语言知识及应用（共两节，满分35分）

第一节：完型填空（共10小题；每小题2分，满分20分）

Tom was crossing the road the other day when he was a red car coming in the distance. He thought the car would stop, as the light had turned red. 21______, the car was going too 22______ and Tom soon realized that it wouldn’t stop in time. He tried to move out of its 23 _______ but it was too late. Tom was knocked down by the red car and lay 24______ dead on the road.. Passers-by quickly went to him and an ambulance（救护车）was 25_______ for. The driver of the red car didn’t stop, but one of the men had written down the number of the car, which he 26_____to the police who arrived at the site.

At the same time, Tom was taken to the hospital and his parents were called for. They were very surprised to hear of the accident and quickly rushed to his 27______. For three days Tom was not able to feel or think and his parents were worried that he 28_____ die. But on the fourth day, Tom woke up and spoke softly. His parents were 29_____ . The police by then had 30______ the owner of the car and caught hold of him at last.

21. A. Fortunately      B. Obviously        C. Besides           D. However

22. A. fast            B. slow             C. far              D. late

23. A. road            B. path            C. door             D. way

24. A. almost          B. already          C. still              D. obviously

25. A. looked          B. called            C. sent             D. asked

26. A. took            B. gave             C. posted           D. sent

27. A. head           B. side              C. body            D. hospital

28. A. must           B. might            C. can              D. should

29. A. surprised        B. calm             C. glad            D. puzzled

30.A. noticed         B. grasped           C. founded          D. followed