三、完形填空（共20小题；每小题1．5分，满分30分）

My classmates called me “the alien”, and they avoided me like the plague（瘟疫）. As a young boy, I  36  from a serious skin disease, which filled my arms with scars. The true  37  of my condition, however, was social: I lived a life of loneliness.

    Doctors predicted that I would never fully recover, but my parents encouraged me to hope for the future, teaching me that any difficulty could be  38_. I therefore took an active role in fighting against my disease, and my health  39  greatly before I graduated. I realized that my personal  40_ had led to this improvement. I regained self-confidence and made many friends at school.

    Years later,  41  my personal battle against disease, I learned a great deal about  42  by overcoming difficulties.

    I joined the Culture Club as a Special Event Director. I  43  a group of six students in organizing various activities. I was the most advanced student among the group, so I considered myself the most capable. But I quickly learned my  44 . While preparing for our first presentation, I was  45  with my team members and often rejected their  46 . I performed most of their tasks myself, allowing them to   47  me only with small details. As a result, the presentation was not very successful. The setback  48  me, and I mentioned it to the club’s director. She _49  that she    trusted my ability to succeed in the future. This comment filled me with  50 , for I realized that I had never trusted my own team members.

Although they were  51  in English, they had many valuable talents. I immediately  52  my policy. For our program, we had many meetings, which gave  53  to many good ideas. Most  54_, the atmosphere among us improved dramatically. We were crazy and eager to devote time to the program, _55  I learned what true leadership is.

    My experiences undoubtedly improved my ability to handle challenging situations.

36．A．judged        B．separated C．prevented D．suffered

37．A．pain   B．sign    C．value D．meaning

38．A．overlooked         B．overcome          C．overdone   D．overestimated 

39．A．developed B．removed    C．increased  D．improved

40．A．joy      B．goal   C．will     D．life

41．A．like     B．over   C．for      D．in

42．A．ability         B．quality        C．leadership D．friendship

43．A．taught        B．managed C．found D．followed   

44．A．method      B．mistake      C．effort D．right

45．A．strict B．familiar      C．patient       D．satisfied

46．A．desires       B．ideas C．tasks D．talents

47．A．help   B．guide C．show D．remind

48．A．encouraged        B．disturbed   C．discouraged       D．educated

49．A．found B．thought      C．repeated   D．responded

50．A．pride  B．hope  C．surprise     D．delight

51．A．slow   B．strong        C．rich    D．weak

52．A．deleted      B．changed     C．regretted  D．considered

53．A．rise    B．hand  C．gift     D．birth

54．A．importantly        B．honestly     C．necessarily         D．respectably

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

 

Top islands in the Mediterranean

Desiring a sun-and –sea summer holiday destination where you can also party the night away? Travel website TripAdvisor has come up with a list of the top islands in the Mediterranean sea. “All of these islands offer pristine (原始的) beaches and their own unique features,” said TripAdvisor spokeswoman Michele Perry. “Our travelers have identified the hot islands in the Med this summer, especially if you want sun, sea and dancing all night”.

Cyprus, Republic of Cyprus

Visit Aphrodite’s birthplace in the eastern Mediterranean. Beaches are the draw for many visitors to the island, but so is the nocturnal (夜间的) activity with Ayia Napa being the town to party in. According to one TripAdvisor traveler, “we would have to say the Troodos Mountains were our highlight. You will know what we mean if you take the journey. Breathtaking!”

Crete , Greece

As the former centre of the Minoan civilization, it’s no wonder that Crete features lots of historical attractions. Those in search of adventure on the largest Greek island can hike down Samaria Gorge for wonderful scenery. As one TripAdvisor traveler said, “Crete is an amazing place to explore ancient culture.”

Ibiza, Balearic Islands, Spain

Visit the party capital of Ibiza and feel honoured by joining thousands of revelers(狂欢者) at Privilege, the largest club in the world. Besides the vast nightlife, check out one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites, such as God’s Finger, a large rock at the entrance of Benirras Bay.

Sicily, Italy

The largest island in the Mediterranean, Sicily has the three Cs—culture, cuisine and calm. Laden with orange and lemon orchards, the countryside boasts natural beauty, great for relaxing. One

TripAdvisor traveler recommended, “If you are in Sicily, go on the sunset tour off Mount Etna. You can see the steaming ground and smell the sulfur(硫磺).”

65. Where should you go if you like ancient culture?

A. Cyprus.        B. Crete.          C. Ibiza, Balearic Islands.        D. Sicily.

66. Which of the following statements is NOT true?

A. In Cyprus and Ibiza, Balearic Islands, you can enjoy various activities at night.

B. The largest island in the Mediterranean is part of Greece.

C. Perhaps you can read the passage on the Internet.

D. God’s finger is one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

67. What is a common feature of the places mentioned in the passage?

A. They have a lot of historical attractions.

B. They all boast natural beauty and natural resources.

C. They offer sun, sea and dancing all night.

D. They are listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

 

WELCOME

Welcome to Windsor Castle, the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world． Windsor is one of the official residences（住所） of the Queen, who sometimes stays here．

Audio tours

Free audio tours are available on leaving the Admission Centre at the start of your visit． There is a descriptive audio tour for blind and poor-sighted visitors．

Guided tours

Visitors can explore the history of the Castle through a tour of the Precincts with an expert guide． Tours depart at regular intervals throughout the day from the Courtyard and finish at the entrance to the State Apartments．

Visitors with children

For those visiting with children, a special family tour and various activities are offered during school holidays and at weekends． Please note that, for safety reasons, pushchairs are not permitted in the State Apartments． However, baby carriers are available to borrow．

St George’s Chapel

Visitors arriving at the Castle after 15:00 from March to October are advised to visit St George’s Chapel first, before it closes．

Shopping

Shops offer a wide range of souvenirs designed for the Royal Collection, including books, postcards, china, jewellery, and children’s toys． Please ask at the Middle Ward shop about our home delivery service．

Refreshments

Bottled water can be purchased from the Courtyard and Middle Ward shops． From April to September ice cream is also available． Visitors wishing to leave the Castle for refreshments in the town may obtain re-entry permits from the castle shops． Eating and drinking are not permitted in the State Apartments or St George’s Chapel．

Photography and mobiles phones

Non-commercial photography and filming are welcomed in the Castle． Photography, video recording and filming are not permitted inside the State Apartments or St George’s Chapel． Mobile phones must be switched off inside the State Apartments and St George’s Chapel in consideration of other visitors．

Security

As Windsor Castle is a working royal palace, visitors and their belongs should get through airport-style security checks． For safety and security reasons a one-way system operates along the visitor route．

1. A visitor can apply for a free audio tour _______．

A．in the Courtyard

B．in the State Apartments

C．at the Admission Center

D．at St George’s Chapel

2.What is specially offered to visitors with kids?

A．A security guard．	B．A pushchair
C．A free toy．	D．A baby carrier．

3.Who can get re-entry permits?

A．Visitors wishing to eat outside the Castle．

B．Visitors buying gifts in the castle shops．

C．Visitors buying water from the Courtyard．

D．Visitors eating outside St George’s Chapel．

4.Why are visitors required to turn off their mobile phones?

A．To ensure the safety of others．

B．To ensure the security of the Castle．

C．To prevent them from disturbing others．

D．To prevent the use of the built-in cameras．

 

短文填词（共10题小题，每小题1分，满分10分）

阅读下面短文，根据以下要求：1）汉语提示；2）首字母提示；3）语境提示, 在每个空格内填入一个适当的英语单词，所填单词要求意义准确.拼写正确。

Nowadays a lot of schools keep their students in school all day long.

Students have different o           about it.                                   1.                   

Some of the students think they enjoy l        freedom and have few         2.                

chances to get in touch with society. They are not able to fully         (培养)        3.                

their interests and      （爱好）. Therefore, they have least interest in their study4.                   

Some others think school is the best place to get knowledge,       they         5.                 

should put their heart into their lessons. Some students          (缺少) the ability to 6.                

control themselves. Once       of school, they may lose control of themselves      7.                 

and do something that will a         their studies.                             8.                 

P      , there is no doubt that we should keep students at school.          9.                

But I think      of necessity that schools should organize various activities           10.                    

so that students can enjoy their school life.           

 

Fully __________ in looking after three children at home, she no longer has time to enjoy the various activities in the club.

A．occupied          B．contributed        C．attached          D．devoted