No man is born ___. We all need to learn to become ____.

   A. wise; wise    B. wisely; wisely    C. wise; wisely    D. wisely; wise

What disappointed us was that their determination finally ___.

  A. gave off   B. gave out    C. gave up   D. gave in

第三部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）

第一节（共15题；每小题2分，满分30分）

阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

       Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta (born March 28, 1986), better known by her stage name Lady Gaga, is an American recording artist. She began playing in clubs in the New York City area while also working at Interscope Records as a songwriter for several established musicians, including Akon. After hearing Gaga sing, he signed her to a joint deal with his own company, Kon Live Distribution. She then started to work on her first studio album.

She began working with a collective(组合) called the “Haus of Gaga” in 2008, and released her first album “The Fame”. The album peaked in countries such as the United Kingdom and Canada, receiving critical acclaim. So far, the album has spawned（产生）the international number one singles “Just Dance”, nominated for Best Dance Recording at the 51st Grammy Awards（格莱美音乐奖）, and “Poker Face”. After writing songs for New Kids On The Block and the Pussycat Dolls, Gaga began her first tour, headlined “The Fame Ball”.

Gaga has been influenced by fashion and has been appreciated for her provocative（刺激的） sense of style and her influence on other celebrities（名流）. Musically, she is inspired by David Bowie and Queen, as well as pop singers such as Michael Jackson and Madonna.

In which order did the following things happen to Lady Gaga?

Gaga released her first album “The Fame”.

Gaga began playing in clubs in New York city.

Gaga began her first headlined tour.

Akon signed Gaga to join his own company.

56.Her single “Just Dance” was nominated at the 51st Grammy Awards.

A. b a d c e                   B. b d a e c                   C. d b e c a                   D. d c e a b

57. The underlined word “acclaim” means _______.

       A. gift                          B. praise                       C. complaint                 D. income

58.   According to the passage, who influenced Gaga musically EXCEPT ________.

       A. Michael                   B. Madonna                  C. David Bowie            D. Avril Lavigne

59.   Which of the following statements is TRUE?

A. Lady Gaga began playing in clubs in New York city area after she worked at Interscope Records as a songwriter.

B. Gaga’s first album spawned only one international NO.1 single --“Just Dance”.

C. Akon signed Gaga to work for his own company after hearing her singing.

D. “The Fame Ball”is the second single of Lady Gaga.

第二卷

五、词汇（共10小题; 每小题0.5分，满分5分）

根据所给句子的意思，填上合适的单词，并注意其正确形式, 首字母或中文已给出。

69. Ms Wang gave b______ to a baby last week and it has brought much happiness to the family.

70. A_______ to our records, the books you have borrowed should now be returned to the library.

71. Have you ever dreamed of e______________ a large amount of money by acting?

72. Slow down the car, or you’ll be in d______________ of losing your life.

73. If we get close to the moon, its gravity will p________________ us.

74. It’s quite _______________(明显的) that he is telling a lie.

75. The story often ______________ (使……想起) me of an experience I once had.

76. During the Expo period, people from all over the world are greatly ____________(给…以深刻印象) by the new products on display.

77. Set your __________ (目标) and make a plan to achieve it.

78. He managed to finish the race, _________ (不像) more than half of the competitors.

 People in many countries were sad at the news ______ Samaranch, Lifetime Honorary President of the Olympic Committee, died at 89 on April 21st.

A. which B. that     C. what                 D. when

26. Most people never           the idea that money can buy everything.

A. appeal to                  B. adapt to             C. attach to       D. subscribe to

---Must I see a doctor right now?

     ----No, you______see a doctor for the time being.

A.can’t       B. shouldn’t     C. needn’t     D. mustn’t

第二节 完形填空 （共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）

   阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从21 – 40 各题所给的四个选项（A, B, C, 和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该选项标号涂黑。

As Christmas drew near, Ursula was faced with just that problem. She had come to live in an American home and learn English.  21 _, she would mind the children and  22_ anything she was asked.

One of her tasks was to keep track of   23 Christmas presents. Ursula did this faithfully, but she became increasingly 24  . What could she buy for her  25  with the little money she had that would compare with the gifts she was recording daily?  26 ,even without any of the 27 _, her employer seems to have everything.

Ursula _28 long and hard. On Christmas Eve, she went to a 29_. She moved slowly through crowds of shoppers, _30  things in her mind. Finally she bought a baby dress. She immediately called  31  . “Excuse me, please, can you help me find a poor family with a baby?” “A poor family?” said the  32   driver. “Yes, a very poor family.” Ursula told the man of what she was trying to do. He  33  in silence, and then said, “I know a family who 34   just about everything.”

When they reached a  35   the driver said, “They live on the third floor.” Ursula shook her head, “Would you take this dress to them and tell them it’s from someone ... someone who has everything.”

Early the next day, Ursula 36  everyone for the presents she received. Then, she began to  37  . why there seemed to be none  38  her. She told about what she did the night before. When she finished, there was a long  39  . “You see,” she added, “I try to do a kindness in your  40  .And this is my Christmas present to you.”

21. A. In return                    B. As a result                C. By the way       D. In a sense

22. A. try                            B. learn                       C. teach                D. do

23. A. delivering                 B. mailing                   C. arriving            D. sending

24. A. excited                      B. worried                   C. tired                 D. interested

25 A. American family         B. own family              C. friends             D. classmates

26. A. Otherwise                 B. Therefore                C. Besides             D. However

27. A. goods                       B. kindness                  C. gifts                 D. help

28. A. talked                       B. worked                    C. waited              D. thought

29. A. store                         B. neighborhood           C. street                D. church

30. A. selecting                   B. matching                 C. remembering    D. organizing

31. A. a shop                       B. a taxi                             C. her employer    D. her parents

32. A. delighted                   B. anxious                    C. surprised          D. respectful

33. A. noticed                     B. listened                   C. got out             D. carried on

34. A. buys                         B. has                          C. uses                 D. needs

35. A. garage                             B. building                  C. station              D. yard

36. A. thanked                     B. encouraged              C. praised             D. admired

37. A. settle                        B. repeat                      C. argue                      D. explain

38. A. to                                    B. for                          C. from                D. by

39. A. delay                        B. silence                     C. time                 D. break

40. A. case                          B. opinion                   C. memory           D. name

--- You’ve sold your car! You don’t need one?

   --- _____. The traffic is too heavy nowadays.

       A. No problem.      B. Never mind.      C. Don’t mention it.      D. Not really     

.He has __________________ the surroundings & now he is getting well on with his classmates;______________,he is treated as a normal student in the school.

 A.adjusted to ,at all   B.adapted to,all in all   C.fitted ,after all   D.suitable for,in all