3．阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入相应空格的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑．
Once upon a time，a hardworking farmer had a fine farmland．And the harvest is always（36）B under his care．But he knew that his three sons（37）Cdown upon the farm work，and were（38）A to make wealth through adventure．
When the farmer was old and felt that he would（39）Dsoon，he called the three sons to him and said，"My sons，there is a pot of gold hidden in the（40）A．Dig for it，if you wish it．"
The sons（41）C to get him to tell them in what part of the farmland the gold was hidden； but he would tell them（42）A more．
After the farmer was dead，the sons went to work to （43）A the pot of gold； since they did not know（44）C the hiding-place was，they（45）Dto begin in a line，at one end of the farmland，and to（46）B until one of them should find the money．They dug until they had turned up the（47）Dfrom one end of the farmland to the other，round the tree-roots and between them．（48）B no pot of gold was to be found．It seemed as if someone must have（49）A it，or as if the farmer had been playing a joke on his（50）C．The three sons were very （51）A to have all their work for nothing．
The next year，the farmland produced（52）B food than they had ever given； when it was sold，it gave the sons a whole pot of （53）C．
And when they saw how much money had come（54）D the farmland，they suddenly understood what the（55）A father had meant．

36．A．bad	B．good	C．helpful	D．important
37．A．got	B．put	C．looked	D．started
38．A．eager	B．patient	C．upset	D．clever
39．A．live	B．work	C．play	D．die
40．A．farmland	B．house	C．garden	D．forest
41．A．refused	B．pretended	C．tried	D．failed
42．A．nothing	B．something	C．anything	D．everything
43．A．find	B．sell	C．buy	D．divide
44．A．which	B．what	C．where	D．how
45．A．preferred	B．quarreled	C．helped	D．agreed
46．A．water	B．dig	C．plant	D．fertilize
47．A．root	B．seed	C．pot	D．soil
48．A．So	B．But	C．And	D．Or
49．A．stolen	B．thrown	C．touched	D．protected
50．A．friends	B．daughters	C．sons	D．neighbours
51．A．disappointed	B．worried	C．satisfied	D．excited
52．A．less	B．more	C．cheaper	D．worse
53．A．salt	B．sugar	C．gold	D．wine
54．A．with	B．after	C．into	D．from
55．A．wise	B．foolish	C．honest	D．bad

2．A swift summer wind had carried away most of the heat．Hundreds of fellow （36）D   poured out of the gym like ants before a rain．We were （37）B   to continue our trip across Kansas with such nice weather．
Once my family had our bikes prepared and our helmets（头盔）on，we （38）A，cycling at a regular pace，one behind the other．Soon the community started to come（39）C．Business men hurriedly（40）Dfor their offices and farmers turned aside their trucks around us．A few honked（按喇叭），some waved and others just drove by （41）A we weren't even there．
Our route soon led to the countryside，and the （42）B turned from the town to wide-open wheat fields．The golden-brown heads of grain were bent，（43）C the harvest was about to begin．
As we continued，we began to see grasslands filled with cattle．The young calves（ 44）D  watched us ride by as they gathered near their mothers．（45）A，the grasslands become hillier，and we entered the Flint Hills．Small rocks （46）B  out of the short，green grass throughout the grassland．
The road ahead changed，too，as we went．The muscles in my legs started to（47）C    as I slowed down to make it up hills．Each bend seemed a greater  （48）A   than the last，but the hard work（49）D paid off when I sped down the backside of the bend．The cool wind strongly pushed my shirt （50）B  me as I hit 30miles per hour．The scene was a shadow from the（51）B of my eye as I focused on the road．I was at the bottom in a short time it took me to get up the bend．
At the （ 52）A   of the next hill，I saw a water tower in the distance．A sudden burst of energy shot through my body．I knew our （53）D   point for the day was only a few miles away．At each top the tower became a little bigger and other buildings came into view．（54）C，we came rolling into another town，similar to the former one，yet（55）B．Every part of Kansas enjoys a different beauty．

36．A．competitors	B．students	C．workers	D．cyclists
37．A．grateful	B．excited	C．frightened	D．upset
38．A．took off	B．came up	C．joined in	D．set down
39．A．loose	B．close	C．alive	D．peaceful
40．A．looked	B．provided	C．served	D．headed
41．A．as if	B．so that	C．even though	D．in case
42．A．route	B．scene	C．traffic	D．wheel
43．A．fancying	B．determining	C．signaling	D．wondering
44．A．calmly	B．carefully	C．hopefully	D．anxiously
45．A．Gradually	B．Actually	C．Luckily	D．Exactly
46．A．ran	B．stood	C．flowed	D．jumped
47．A．build	B．relax	C．ache	D．break
48．A．difficulty	B．advantage	C．performance	D．chance
49．A．likely	B．absolutely	C．especially	D．finally
50．A．beneath	B．against	C．from	D．with
51．A．movement	B．corner	C．test	D．communication
52．A．top	B．sight	C．foot	D．bend
53．A．starting	B．turning	C．meeting	D．stopping
54．A．Instead	B．Lately	C．Soon	D．Besides
55．A．strange	B．unequalled	C．ordinary	D．dusty

1．Some years ago on a hot summer day in south Florida，a little boy decided to go for a swim in the old swimming hole behind his house．
In a hurry to dive into the（36）Bwater，he ran out of the back door，leaving （37）Dshoes，socks，and his shirt as he went．He flew into the water，not realizing that as he swam toward the middle of the lake，an alligator was swimming toward the（38）A．and his shirt as he went．He flew into the water，not realizing that as he swam toward the middle of the lake，an alligator was swimming toward the（39）Ctogether．In utter fear，she ran toward the water，（40）Bher son as loudly as she could．
Hearing her voice，the little boy became（41）B and made a return to swim to his mother．It was too late．Just as he reached her，the alligator reached him．
From the dock，the mother（42）D her little boy by the arms just as the alligator snatched his legs．Then began an incredible tug-of-war between the two．The alligator was much（43）Athan the mother，but the mother was much too passionate to（44）C．A farmer happened to drive by，heard her screams，raced from his truck，（45）Dand shot the alligator．
（46）C，after weeks in the hospital，the little boy survived．His（47）A were extremely scarred by the vicious attack of the animal and，on his arms，were deep（48）D where his mother's fingernails dug into his flesh in her effort to hang on to the son she loved．
The newspaper reporter who interviewed the boy afterwards，asked if he（49）A show him his scars．The boy did so．And then，with obvious（50）C，he said to the reporter，"But look at my arms．I have great（51）B here，too．I have them because my mom wouldn't let go．"
You and I can identify with that little boy．We have scars，too．No，not from a（n）（52）D，or anything quite so dramatic，but the scars of a（an）（53）Apast．Some of those scars are unsightly and have caused us deep（54）B．

36．A．apparent	B．cosy	C．freezing	D．moderate
37．A．off	B．out	C．alone	D．behind
38．A．shore	B．destination	C．border	D．harbor
39．A．down	B．started	C．closer	D．connected
40．A．cursingat	B．yellingto	C．blamingon	D．cheeringup
41．A．frustrated	B．alarmed	C．stressed	D．inspired
42．A．pushed	B．tore	C．touched	D．grabbed
43．A．stronger	B．rougher	C．crueler	D．swifter
44．A．setoff	B．getdown	C．letgo	D．driveaway
45．A．tookplace	B．tookaction	C．tookcare	D．tookaim
46．A．Fluently	B．Deliberately	C．Amazingly	D．Absolutely
47．A．legs	B．cheeks	C．toes	D．hands
48．A．injuries	B．damages	C．sufferings	D．scratches
49．A．would	B．should	C．must	D．dared
50．A．bravery	B．strength	C．pride	D．confidence
51．A．desires	B．scars	C．cures	D．muscles
52．A．ancestor	B．parent	C．alligator	D．helper
53．A．painful	B．rewarding	C．depressed	D．honorable
54．A．thought	B．impression	C．confusion	D．regret
55．A．failed	B．refused	C．determined	D．intended

15．The requirements for high school graduation have just changed in my community．As a result，all students must（36）Csixty hours of service learning，（37）B they will not receive a diploma．Service learning is academic learning that also helps the community．（38）D of service learning include cleaning up a polluted river，working in a soup kitchen，or tutoring a student．（39）Ca service experience，students must keep a journal（日志）and then write a （40）Babout what they have learned．
Supporters claim that there are many（41）B of service learning．Perhaps most importantly，students are forced to think （42）Atheir own interests and become （43）D of the needs of others．Students are also able to learn real-life skills that （44）C responsibility，problem-solving，and working as part of a team．（45）B，students can explore possible careers  （46）A service learning．
For example，if a student wonders what teaching is like，he or she can choose to work in an elementary school classroom a few afternoons each month．（47）Dthere are many benefits，opponents （反对者）（48）Cproblems with the new requirement．First，they （49）Athat the main reason students go to school is to learn core subjects and skills．Because service learning is time-consuming，students spend （50）Ctime studying the core subjects．Second，they believe that forcing students to work without（51）Bgoes against the law．By requiring service，the school takes away an individual's freedom to choose．
In my view，service learning is a great way to （52）Ato the community，learn new skills，and explore different careers．（53）D，I don't believe you should force people to help others-the （54）B to help must come from the heart．I think the best（55）Cis one that gives students choices：a student should be able to choose sixty hours of independent study or sixty hours of service．Choice encourages both freedom and responsibility，and as young adults，we must learn to handle both wisely．

36．A．spend	B．gain	C．complete	D．save
37．A．and	B．or	C．but	D．for
38．A．Subjects	B．ideas	C．Procedures	D．Examples
39．A．With	B．Before	C．During	D．After
40．A．diary	B．report	C．note	D．notice
41．A．courses	B．benefits	C．challenges	D．features
42．A．beyond	B．about	C．over	D．in
43．A．careful	B．proud	C．tired	D．aware
44．A．possess	B．apply	C．include	D．develop
45．A．Gradually	B．Finally	C．Luckily	D．Hopefully
46．A．through	B．across	C．of	D．on
47．A．So	B．Thus	C．Since	D．While
48．A．deal with	B．look into	C．point out	D．take down
49．A．argue	B．doubt	C．overlook	D．admit
50．A．much	B．full	C．less	D．more
51．A．cost	B．pay	C．care	D．praise
52．A．contribute	B．appeal	C．attend	D．belong
53．A．Therefore	B．Otherwise	C．Besides	D．However
54．A．courage	B．desire	C．emotion	D．spirit
55．A．decision	B．purpose	C．solution	D．result

14．请阅读下面短文，并按照要求用英语写一篇150词左右的文章．
There are hundreds of Western literary masterpieces translated and known in China，but Chinese classics，including Dream of the Red Chamber，Romance of the Three Kingdoms，The Water Margin and Journey to the West are hardly known or understood in the West．
Opinions from foreign readers：
●I read translations of these four books and found them heavy going，similar to reading an 18th century novel．
●I have read the Dream of the Red Chamber； the English translation is very difficult to understand．The reader finds words that only make sense in Chinese．
●As to classic Chinese books，my favorite is The True Story of Ah Q．It translates well and still keeps its meanings．
【写作内容】
1．用约30个单词写出上文概要；
2．用约120个单词就"让中国名著走向世界"这一主题，谈谈你的看法，内容包括：
（1）分析外国人对中国名著了解甚少的原因；
（2）提出如何使中国名著走向世界的建议（2-3点）．
【写作要求】
1．写作过程中不能直接引用原文语句；
2．作文中不能出现真实姓名和学校名称；
3．不必写标题．

13．I knew I was not supposed to be quite so excited．I was too （36）C for that．At age eleven，the oldest and my mom's"grown up"girl，I had to keep my （37）D．I was in middle school after all．But every chance I got，when I was （38）A，I checked each present under the tree．I read every tag （标签） and felt every package，guessing at the （39）B within．I had examined each gift so often that I could tell which present went to which person（40）B looking at the tags．
It had been a（n）（41）C year for my family．Whenever my mom looked over at the tree and scattered presents，she would sigh and（42）D us，"There won't be as much for Christmas this year．Try not to be disappointed．"Christmas had（43）A been a time for my parents to spoil （宠爱） us．In years past，the presents would （44）B the living room．I had heard the phrase"giving is better than receiving"，but getting presents was the whole point!It was the reason I couldn't go to（45）D on Christmas Eve．
On Christmas morning，we （46）C waited in the hallway until Dad told us everything was ready．We rushed into the living room and had to wait and （47）A while other family members opened their presents，but as the time passed we lost our （48）C．
"Here's another one for you，"said Mom as she handed me a package．I looked at it，（49）D．Having spent so much time examining the presents before Christmas，I （50）B this one．It was for my mom!
It was a blow dryer．（51）D this may seem only a simple gift，to me it was so much more．But，in my world，where receiving was more （52）B than giving，my mom's act of selflessness was difficult to （53）C．I thought in disbelief about how much my mom must love me to do that．
I have always remembered that Christmas with affection．As an adult with children，I can now see my mom was finding an even greater （54）A in her Christmas because giving truly is better than receiving．To me，My mom's simple act （55）A the world．

36．A．busy	B．shy	C．old	D．simple
37．A．word	B．secret	C．balance	D．cool
38．A．alone	B．bored	C．curious	D．energetic
39．A．values	B．contents	C．possessions	D．bonuses
40．A．by	B．without	C．regardless of	D．instead of
41．A．golden	B．ordinary	C．tough	D．peaceful
42．A．trick	B．educate	C．frighten	D．warn
43．A．traditionally	B．gradually	C．additionally	D．confidentially
44．A．abandon	B．occupy	C．decorate	D．stain
45．A．church	B．school	C．work	D．sleep
46．A．worriedly	B．hopelessly	C．eagerly	D．nervously
47．A．watch	B．argue	C．complain	D．bargain
48．A．self-satisfaction	B．self-confidence	C．self-control	D．self-support
49．A．disappointed	B．embarrassed	C．stressed	D．confused
50．A．adored	B．recognized	C．ignored	D．claimed
51．A．If	B．Since	C．Unless	D．While
52．A．awkward	B．important	C．noble	D．effective
53．A．predict	B．perform	C．understand	D．confirm
54．A．joy	B．challenge	C．influence	D．role
55．A．meant	B．saved	C．helped	D．controlled

12．Not until I began to work ____ how much time I had wasted．（　　）

	A．	didn't I realize		B．	did I realize
	C．	I didn't realize		D．	I realized

11．We'll do ________ the Party calls upon us to do．（　　）

A．

no matter what

B．

whatever

C．

however

D．

whenever

10．When you catch a cold，should you still go into work or have a rest at home？Sometimes this decision can actually get quite stressful．On the one hand，going into work is the conscientious （尽责的） thing to do．On the other hand，going into work could make you ill for longer．You probably won't be able to concentrate and do your work well and you might make other people ill．So to help you decide，let's take a look at some of the factors．
First of all，before you go into work，ask yourself whether you are actually going to be productive．Do you have pressing work that really can't wait？Is your job so easy that you can relax while working？If going into work might make you worse，perhaps you had better have one day off and then work probably later．
Secondly，ask yourself whether you are contagious （患传染病的） and your suffering is caused by a virus．Viruses are highly contagious and can spread through the air．If you cough close to someone，you can very easily give him or her a cold．As a result，you'll end up infecting your colleagues，thus dramatically damaging the productivity of the whole workforce．
Another reason to take time off work is that it's important for your health．Even if you can work in your current condition，that doesn't necessarily mean that you should，as paying no attention to your symptoms could lead to you getting worse and catching other illnesses．Your immune system is weakened when you are ill，so if you travel on the bus with other possibly sick people，you can end up getting other serious infections．Worse still，if a viral infection makes it to your brain，it can result in serious brain damage．So listen to your body and take its warnings seriously!
Though it's better to take time off work in the vast majority of situations，you're most likely not to do it．Why？Because there is an important meeting tomorrow，or you're trying to impress the new boss，or you have a huge to-do list．In short，you're probably always feeling as though you have a huge mountain of work to do．However，in fact it was probably this pressure that caused you to get ill in the first place．So think it over：Can you really not take a single day off work for the sake of your health？If not，then there's probably something very wrong with your work-life balance．

Whether you should go into work when you're ill
Introduction	●Sometimes it's not easy to handle the relationship between illness and your work． ●Going into work when you are ill shows you're responsible （71）employee/worker，but it may make you ill for （72）longer．
Four factors to consider	Are you （73）productive？	Take time off work if you feel illness can stop you from working properly．
	Are you contagious？	●If your illness is （74）linked/relatedto a virus，you'd better not go to work to avoid making others ill．
	Is it good for your health？	●（75）Ignoringyour present symptoms can worsen your health． ●Your （76）weakened/weakimmune system means you could possibly get other infections on the way to work． ●What's worse，a viral infection can （77）damagethe brain．
	Are you really （78）unableto take a day off work？	●Though you're ill，it's possible that you have various （79）reasonsto insist on going into work． ●Be aware that （80）lossof the balance between your work and life can make you ill．

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Dear Ms Smith，
I am secretary of the City Student Union （CSU）．We were organizing an art exhibition for high school students in city．This will be held on the 9th of July in the Exhibition Hall of Beihai．More than 1000painting will be on show，but high school students and teachers from all the eight districts will come to the event．
As you are very popularly with us Chinese high school students，we'd like to invite for you to the exhibition．We would be grateful when you could join them that day．
Looking forward to hear from you soon．
Yours，
Li Ming．