完形填空（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）

I had been out shopping and really took too much time doing it. I was tired and about to (61) home. That is when I saw her.

She was stopped in the left hand turn lane (车道), (62) to get onto the highway but never (63) it. I slowed down, rolled open my window and asked. “Do you need any (64) ?”

“Yes, I ran out of gas. I just moved here and I don’t even know (65) a gas station is,” she replied.

She didn’t have a gas can, so I told her I’d run down the (66) to see if I could get one from the local station. When I (67) with a full can of gas, she couldn’t (68) me enough and told me she would pay for the an and gas. (69), I refused.

As I was (70) the gas in, she said, “I thought no one would even stop. I was afraid to leave the car and even more afraid to (71) help.”

“Well, I couldn’t pass by (72) offering help,” I said. “I’ve used up gas myself a few times. You know I’m getting (73). Now I’m running out of gas and time. It just seems to fly by.”

She then said (74) that I though was a gem (佳作): “My Dad said that old age is (75) toilet paper. The closer you get to the end of the roll the (76) it spins.”

I laughed so hard that I (77) dropped the container. She tried to start the car and it (78). The I told her to keep the (79) can in her trunk.

Seeing her grateful (80), I said friendly, “I’m glad to be of help. Welcome to Pennsylvania.”

1.A．have                       B．leave                   C．stay                    D．head

2.A．ready                      B．ashamed              C．afraid                  D．brave

3.A．made                      B．did                     C．found                  D．completed

4.A．gas                         B．money                C．help                    D．car 

5.A．what                       B．how                    C．where                 D．why

6.A．road                        B．car                      C．station                 D．window

7.A．started                     B．left                     C．mixed                 D．returned

8.A．know                      B．congratulate         C．expect                 D．thank

9.A．Of course                B．In addition          C．After all              D．Never mind

10.A．forcing                  B．pouring               C．fitting                 D．throwing

11.A．offer                     B．get                      C．send                    D．refuse

12.A．before                   B．without               C．for                      D．beneath

13.A．well                      B．strong                 C．old                     D．weak

14.A．it                          B．one                     C．something           D．all

15.A．of                         B．on                      C．as                       D．like

16.A．faster                    B．slower                 C．tighter                 D．looser

17.A．simply                   B． hardly               C．nearly                 D．really

18.A．rode                      B．worked               C．drove                  D．pulled

19.A．special                   B．valuable              C．small                  D．empty

20.A．award                    B．reward                C．smile                  D．letter

 

  根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

We often hear that children wish they were grown-ups, and that old people wish they were young. __71__ The happiest people enjoy what each age gives them without wasting their time in useless regrets.

__72__ A child is fed, looked after and loved by all grown-ups like parents or grandparents. __73__ However, for older people they often lose their interest in those things.

On the other hand, a child may also have some pains with him. __74__ He is often told not to do something. He will certainly be shouted at for doing something wrong.

When a child grows up, he can no longer expect others to pay for his food, clothes and many other things. __75__ If he still spends most of his time playing as he used to in childhood, he will go hungry. If, however, he works hard and has no trouble, he can build up his own position in society with great happiness.

What’s more, life is always giving new things to him.

He enjoys his life very much.

And if he wants to live comfortably, he has to work.

He is not so free to do what he wishes to do.

Life is always sad for old people.

Each age has its own pleasures and its own pains.

Childhood is a time when there are few duties.

71.______      72.______      73.______      74.______      75.______

根据句意及所给首字母，填入一个合适的单词。（共10小题，每小题0.5分，满分5分）

1.At last he was p____________ to take his brother’s advice.

2. A stay in the country will be b______________ to his health.

3. They decided to buy some new e_____________ for the lab.

4.A customer was talking with the manager, with their hands c_________.

5. You don’t seem very e______________ about the suggestion.

6. They are looking forward to a___________ that old play to their needs.

7.She is not generous at all. She is always m_________ with her money.

8. D___________ to his research, he always forgets to have dinner.

9.The lack of rain could s__________ disaster for farmers.

10. Speech and writing are man’s most important methods of c____________.

 

In November of 2007, NBC Universal launched its first official Green Week. Throughout the week, NBC Universal presented over 150 hours of environmentally themed content across multiple platforms.

Now, NBC Universal is proud to present Green Week 2009. With a new theme and message of "Green Your Routine," Here at NBC and NBC.com we celebrate our talent in the "The More You Know" PSA campaign, presenting green-themed tips in several of our daytime life, among several other features here on the "Green Your Routine" site.

Fashion & Beauty

Throw a clothes swap party! Dying for that sweater your friend wore the other day? Well, maybe she'll trade for that old T-shirt you have. Here's a website that helps you organize a swap party (www.swapstyle.com), or just plan your own!

Go natural with organic make-up. Applying unnatural products directly on your skin wasn't exactly what nature intended. Try switching to a line of organic make-up and cosmetics for a different way to bring out your natural beauty.

Home

Drop a brick in your toilet tank! Literally! According to the EPA, flushing makes up 30 percent of a household's water use (about three to six gallons per flush). By placing a brick in your toilet tank, you can help to conserve the amount of water used during each flush.

Wash clothes efficiently. 90 percent of the energy used in washing clothes is to heat the water. You can reduce your energy bill by washing in cold water and hanging items to dry.

Work

Print smarter. Printing and copying can be one of the most costly operations in any office. To save on ink and paper costs, print double-sided and try to fit more than one page on a sheet. More printing tips can be found here: lifehacker.com

Turn off your computer. Do you leave your computer on overnight? If so, you're using up a good amount of electricity. When you can, try turning off your computer and the power strip it's connected to. If you can't, at least shut off your monitor. Remember, screen savers don't save energy.

Transportation

Organize a carpool. There are many benefits to carpooling. You save on gas, reduce wear and tear on your car, and you get to ride in the HOV lanes. Get connected with your neighbours and co-workers to start sharing rides and check out this website for more tips: www.erideshare.com.

Lose the car, get a bike. If you live close to where you work, try taking a bike instead of driving. You'll keep in shape and save on gas!

Every small step and effort makes a difference! Be sure to GREEN YOUR ROUTINE!

1.NBC Universal holds Green Week activities ___________.

A. in a university              B. in a park                C. in an office              D. on the internet

2.This year, Green Week welcomes ____________.

A. advice on how to improve the website                         

B. suggestions about how to make their activities more interesting

C. tips on what to do to make our life greener

D. opinions on whether we should have campaigns

3.If you want to carpool with somebody, you can find more advice and information at______.

A. www.swapstyle.com                                                          B. www.erideshare.com

C. www. lifehacker.com                                                          D. www. NBC.com

4.Which is NOT recommended(推荐) by Green Week this year?

A. Using things like cucumbers to beautify your skin.

B. Reducing the room of your toilet tank to save water when flushing.

C. Giving away your old clothes to those in need of them.

D. Printing and using computers in an economical way.

 

The long speech given by that old professor seemed _____ and endless. He felt so _____ that he nearly fell asleep.

A．disappointed; boring	B．disappointed; bored
C．disappointing; bored	D．disappointing; boring