完型填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）

阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从36—55各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

LAST weekend, I helped my friend Alex get money for poor children at Crossroads Mall He  36  needed volunteers, especially of the female. I decided that this was a pretty good  37  , so the next day I got ready to go.

I arrived at Crossroads about five minutes  38  , and helped Alex and   39  of the volunteers. There were only three  40  at first, and we figured we might as well get started  41  just waiting for more to arrive. I held the   42  , and suddenly felt extremely shy. I did not  43  asking people for donations. In fact, I’m usually one of those people who try to   44  those boring stands and ask you for a little contribution. For heaven’s sake, I can contribute to a few,   45  I cannot alone  46  every single cause in the world!

I really didn’t like the idea of asking anyone for donations to our cause.   47  , I watched my friends speak to the strangers, and noticed that they were extra polite to everyone—no matter whether they  48  . I realized that   49  I wasn’t pushy（强求的）, it would be okay, and my conscience could be  50  .

I pasted on a large smile, and started asking people passing by. My mouth tripped over words, and I continually said “um” while I thought of the correct terms.   51  I talked to more and more people. Not only improved, but also started noticing small  52  . Instead of saying “donate”, which made most people walk away  53  .I started suing the word “contribute”. I added the phrase “every little bit counts”, and people started to donate small amounts in larger quantities. As the day went on, I learned how to pull on the hearts of the   54  , and I became a successful fundraiser.

At the end of the day, we all gathered at Alex’s house and   55  how much money we raised. I was so surprised; We raised over $300! We celebrated, and went home tired, but satisfied that we helped a great cause.

A．every   B．much C．desperately  D．too

A．cause   B．business C．affair   D．career

A．earlier B．early    C．later    D．late

A．the other   B．others   C．another  D．the rest

A．passers—by B．teachers C．volunteers   D．people

A．instead of  B．but  C．in spite of  D．in place of

A．signal  B．signature    C．sing D．symbol

A．appreciate  B．like C．want D．need

A．annoy   B．flee C．meet D．avoid

A．and B．but  C．or   D．so

A．do  B．support  C．make D．create

A．What’s more    B．Besides  C．Whatever D．However

A．donated B．gave C．came D．passed

A．as soon as B．as far as    C．as long as   D．as short as

A．at ease     B．with happiness   C．in silence   D．in surprise

A．As  B．Before   C．Since    D．During

A．actions B．hoopes   C．wishes   D．trends

A．slow    B．fast C．slower   D．faster

A．goers   B．passers-by   C．students D．strangers

A．thought B．looked at    C．counted  D．decided

ⅡVocabulary

Complete these sentences using the correct form of the words given below.

hair fright appear predict reputation positive indicate fortunate 

1 The boy was ______ to death by the violent thunderstorm.

2 She was quiet ______ about the amount of money.

3 You never know how she will react: she is so_________.

4 He has established his good ________ as a writer.

5 A _______ chest sometimes is a symbol of strong for a man.

6 A red sky at night _______ fine weather the following day.

7 The plane __________ behind the cloud, so you couldn’t see it.

8 __________, he passed the examination.

9 The knife needs __________.

10 If we continue to destroy the countryside, more animals will become________.

 

What should you think about in trying to find your career? You are probably better at some school subjects than others. These may show strengths that you can use in your work. A boy who is good at mathematics can use that in an engineering career. A girl who spells well and likes English may be good at office work .So it is important to do well at school. On the other hand, you may not have any specially strong or weak subjects but your records show a general satisfactory standard. Although not all subjects can be used directly in a job, they may have indirect value. Knowledge of history is not required for most jobs but if history is one of your good subjects you will have learned to remember facts and details. This is an ability that can be useful in many jobs.?  
Your school may have taught you skills, such as typing or technical drawing, which you can use in your work. You may be good at metal work or cookery(烹饪术)and look for a job where you can improve these skills.?  
If you have had a part-time job on Saturdays or in the summer, think what you gained from it. If nothing else, you may have learned how to get to work on time, to follow instructions and to get on with older workers. You may have learned to give correct change in a shop, for example. Just as important, you may become interested in a particular industry or career you see from the inside in a part-time job.?  
Facing your weak points is also part of knowing yourself. You may be all thumbs when you handle(运用)tools; perhaps you are a poor speller or cannot add up a column of figures. It is bitter to face any weaknesses than to pretend they do not exist. Your school record, for instance, may not be too good, yet it is an important part of your background. You should not be apologetic about it but instead recognize that you will have a chance of a fresh start at work..
【小题1】Which of the following best sums up the first paragraph??  

A．The importance of doing well at school.

B．Using school performance to help to choose a career.?

C．The importance of being good at all subjects.?

D．The indirect value of schoolwork. ?

【小题2】The writer thinks that for a student to have a part-time job is probably _____.  

A．a waste of time that could have been spent on study?

B．useful for his future work?

C．a good way to earn extra money?

D．a good way to find out his weak points ?

【小题3】According to the passage, if a student’s school record is not good, he ____.  

A．will be a complete failure in his future work?

B．will not be able to find a suitable job?

C．will regret not having worked harder at school?

D．may do well in his future work ?

【小题4】Which subject is supposed to have no direct value for job hunting??  

A．Mathematics.

B．English.

C．Technical drawing.

D．History. ?

【小题5】The whole passage centers on ____.?  

A．choosing a career according to what one is skilled in?

B．acquiring knowledge by working hard at school?

C．finding one’s strong and weak points?

D．developing one’s abilities useful in school work ?

阅读下列材料, 从所给的四个选项(A、Ｂ、Ｃ、Ｄ) 中，选出符合各小题要求的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

The people below are needed to take part in a sport. After the description of these people, there is information about four sports(A-D). Decide which sport would be most suitable for the person mentioned in questions 58-61 and then mark the correct letter(A-D) on your answer sheet.

1.Bob is a very active man. He is very strong and healthy. He’d like to take part in an exciting sport. But he is afraid of water.

2.Simon is very fat. He would like to lose his weight. But he is not interested in double quick and excitement activity. He enjoys water sports.

3.Mathew hates to take part in the violent sports. He is in poor health. He wants to build up his body.

4.Jack is brave and risky and a good swimmer. He enjoys water game. He looks for excitement with his friend when they are on holiday.

A．Hiking is a great way to travel. You will get close to nature and take exercise at the same time. Hiking is easy to do and doesn’t have to be very expensive. You can hike close to home or travel to other places. The basic equipment you need for hiking is simple: good shoes, clothes and a backpack. You can hike in the mountains, in a forest or along a river. You can also go for a hike in the city. Hiking is fun and exciting, but you shouldn’t forget safety.

B．Rafting is a good way to experience nature. If you want a normal rafting trip, choose a quiet stream or river that is wide and has few fallen trees or rocks. If you are looking for more excitement you may want to try whitewater rafting. You should always think about your safety and wear good clothes. You also need to learn the basic skills of rafting, such as how to handle the raft, how to paddle and how to get in and out of the raft. You should not go rafting unless you know how to swim, and you should always wear a life jacket.

C．Swimming is a good way for swim lovers. You can reduce your weight and become slim by swimming. You can train your willpower and increase your energy of your lung. You can swim in the swimming pool, in the lake, in the river or even in the sea.

D．Long running is a good sport, for example, Marathom is very popular with young people especially people with strong body and will. If you have hypertension or heart disease, perhaps, it is not suitable for you.

 

For a clearer picture of what the student knows, most teachers use another kind of examination in addition to objective tests. They use “essay” tests, which require students to write long answers to broad, general questions such as the following: “Mention several ways in which Benjamin Franklin has influenced thinking of people in his own country and in other parts of the world.”

One advantage of the essay test is that it reduces the element of luck. The student cannot get a high score just by making a lucky guess. Another advantage is that it shows the examiner more cares about the student’s ability to put facts together into a meaningful whole. It should show how deeply he has thought about the subject. Sometimes, though, essay tests have disadvantages, too. Some students are able to write rather good answers without really knowing much about the subject, while other students who actually know the material have trouble expressing their ideas in the essay form.

Besides, in an essay test the student’s score may depend upon the examiner’s feelings at the time of reading the answer. If he is feeling tired or bored, the student may receive a lower score than he should. Another examiner reading the same answer might give it a much higher mark. Because of this, the objective test gives each student a fairer chance, and of course it is easier and quicker to score.

Whether an objective test or an essay test is used, problems arise. When some objective questions are used along with some essay questions, however, a fairly clear picture of the student’s knowledge can usually be gotten.

What may have been discussed in the previous paragraphs?

A. The essay test.                    B. How teachers test their students.

C. How students write their essays.      D. The objective test.

The essay test is preferred because ______.

A. it shows more about the student’s understanding of the subject

B. it tests the student’s knowledge of the material as well as his expression of ideas

C. it gives each student a fairer chance

D. its scoring may be influenced by the examiner’s feelings

The underlined word “this” refers to the fact that ______.

A. students may receive a lower score in an essay test

B. another examiner usually gives the answer a higher mark

C. different examiners may give the same essay different scores

D. the objective test gives each student a fairer chance

According to the passage, which of the following statements about the objective test is NOT true?

    A. It is more objective than the essay test in terms of scoring.

    B. It allows the student to guess the correct answer without really knowing the material.

    C. It shows the student’s ability to think about difficult problems.

    D. It is easy and quick to score.