用方框中所给单词的适当形式完成句子。（共10小题，10分）

1. He promised to be here at four o’clock but didn’t ____________ until six.

2. Watching TV for a long time is ____________ for one’s eyesight.

3. I am writing the letter to show our great ____________ for the help you have offered us.

4. She ____________ too much importance to the results of the exams.

5. I’m sure she can do the job well as long as she is full of ____________.

6. It was the last day of the year and a large crowd of people ____________ under the Town Hall clock for the New Year.

7. He is always ____________, which makes no one trust him.

8. I’ll see you after the meeting, if time ____________.

9. You’ll need ____________ and understanding if you’re going to be a teacher.

10. In fact, the population of Canada is only ____________ over thirty million.

 

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第二节 完型填空（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）

In terms of teaching styles, I have had three kinds of teachers since my school days began.

The first kind is the lord（君主） of the class. I call him Mr. Frightening. His ideas can never be  36  . If any student should challenge him even on a  37  matter, he would  jump up, red-faced and eyes popping（突出） out, and  38  , “Who’s the teacher here, your or me?” At that moment, if someone was  39  enough to raise one more question, he would  40  at him for three minutes. With their minds locked up, the students are made into  41  machines. They only  42  what Mr. Frightening says, and finally become his “clones”(克隆).

Then there comes Mrs. Boring. She doesn’t look as  43 as Mr. Frightening, at least in appearance. Always  44  a warm smile, she never  45  her temper. In  46 to Mr. Frightening, she is the hypnotist(施行催眠术的人) of the class. She never has the skill of  47  the students’ enthusiasm. When she is giving a lesson, the students are like being  48  in the comfortable sunshine of a spring afternoon and they would soon fall  49  . They can never hear or put down a  50  word she has said.

   Finally there is Miss Inspiring. She is full of energy and masters the  51  of stimulating（激发） the students’ appetite（欲望） for knowledge. Instead of offering answers easily, she  52  them onto the path of independent thinking, and encourages the students to find  53  for themselves. She has the magic of   54  the sleeping minds.

   Every day I am  55  for more Miss Inspiring to come to my class!

36. A. guessed               B. questioned                C. understood               D. accepted

37. A. small                  B. big                          C. good                        D. bad

38. A. say                     B. ask                          C. shout                       D. cry

39. A. clever                 B. brave                       C. excited                     D. angry

40. A. glare                  B. look                         C. watch                       D. observe

41. A. working              B. learning                   C. writing                     D. recording

42. A. follow             B. hear                         C. do                           D. copy

43. A. strict              B. strange                     C. fearsome            D. angry

44. A wearing               B. making                    C. sending                    D. expressing

45. A. keeps                  B. gets                         C. wins                        D. loses

46. A. contrast                     B. turn                         C. addition                   D. replied

47. A. improving           B. arousing（唤起）  C. advancing（促进）  D. occupying

48. A. bathed                B. put                          C. enjoyed                    D. pushed

49. A. bad                    B. easy                         C. ill                          D. asleep

50. A. new                    B. good                        C. single                       D. valuable

51. A. magic                 B. trick                        C. power                      D. language

52. A. forces                 B persuades                  C. drives                      D. pulls

53. A. answers                     B. trouble                            C. success                     D. mistakes

54. A. pushing                     B. helping                    C. awaking                   D. stopping

55. A. searching            B. praying（祈祷）      C. standing                   D. sending

In the office of the German Chancellor(总理) Angelar Merkel, there is a picture of Catherine the Great, the legendary(传奇的) Russian Empress. When asked why she has the picture, Merkel says, “She was a strong woman”. Many say the same of Merkel.

The most powerful woman in the world, according to US Forbes magazine, was in China several weeks ago. She came to discuss trade and environmental issues with China’s top leaders.

Germany’s first woman leader is known as a brave and down-to-earth stateswoman. Even since her time at school, she has the habit of getting everything in order. Every day before doing her homework she would clean the desk and think about what to do next. “I prefer a long time for full preparations to make my decision. But once I decide, I will stand up for what I believe,” Merkel said.

Perhaps it was good habits that helped her do well in her studies. At 32, she got a doctorate(博士学士) in physics and then she worked as a researcher.

However, the life of a scholar couldn’t put her off a love of politics. While working in labs, Merkel took time off to read political books and at last joined a political party. “Her calmness helped her stand out in the party. She could always find a way out while others felt hopeless,” said one of her old friends.

In her first big political job as Minister for the Environment in 1994, her scientific background proved very useful. In 2005 she became Germany’s youngest chancellor since World War Ⅱ.

Now half way through her four-year-term, the 53-year-old woman has made a name for herself both in Germany and abroad. At the EU Summit in 2005 when France quarreled with Britain over the EU budget, some people believed the EU was close to breaking down. But Merkel didn’t give up. She shuttled(穿梭) between the heads of the two powers and got them to compromise(妥协).

“Strength comes from composure and courage. Many people say I am a strong woman. But I would rather say I have perseverance,” said Merkel.

1．Why did Angela Merkel come to China last week?

       A．To strengthen the relationship between China and Germany.

       B．To negotiate on some business cases between China and Germany.

       C．To discuss trade and environmental issues with China’s top leaders.

       D．To advise the new ways to keep the world peace.

2．What may NOT be helpful for Angela Merkel in her political career?

       A．Her good habit of keeping everything in order.

       B．Her excellent scientific background.

       C．Her special personality as a politician.

       D．Her talent in science.

3．What does the underlined phrase mean in “…the life of a scholar couldn’t put her off a love politics.”?

       A．take her off                                         B．move her away from

       C．postpone or cancel a meeting                D．make her more interested in

4．What kind of person is Angela Merkel according to the story?

       A．She is one who has dreamed of working on politics since a child.

       B．She is full of love and ready to devote her life to poor people.

       C．She is very decisive and always supports what she believes.

       D．She thinks she has the power to control the world.

Why is the woman unwilling to have another piece of meat pie?

   A. She is full.　　　　   B. She doesn't like it.　　　　  C. She is on a diet.