II 阅读（共两节，满分40分）

第一节：阅读理解（共15小题；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，选出最佳答案。

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We are all called upon to make a speech at some point in life, but most of us don’t do a very good job. This article gives some suggestions on how to give an effective speech.

    So, you have to give a speech-- and you’re terrified. You get nervous, you forget what you want to say, you stumble over words, you talk too long, and you bore your audience. Later you think, “Thank goodness, it’s over. I’m just no good at public speaking. I hope I never have to do that again. ”

    Cheer up! It doesn’t have to be that bad. Here are some simple steps to take the pain out of speech making. Ask yourself the purpose of your speech. What is the occasion? Why are you speaking? Then, gather as many facts as you can on your subject. Spend plenty of time doing your research. Then spend plenty of time organizing your material so that your speech is clear and easy to follow. Use as many examples as possible, and use pictures, charts, and graphs if they will help you make your points more clearly. Never forget your audience. Don’t talk over their heads, and don’t talk down to them. Treat your audience with respect. They will appreciate your thoughtfulness.

    Just remember: be prepared. Know your subject, your audience, and the occasion. Be brief. Say what you have to say and then stop. And be yourself. Let your personality come through so that you make person-to -person contact with your audience.

    If you follow these simple steps, you’ll see that you don’t have to be afraid of public speaking. In fact, you may find the experience so enjoyable that you volunteer to make more speeches! You’re not convinced yet? Give it a try and see what happens.

26. The main idea of this article is _________.

    A. you can improve your speaking ability  B. a poor speaker can never change

    C. always make a short speech           D. it is hard to make a speech

  27. Paragraph 2 implies that ________.

    A. many people are afraid of giving a speech  B. many people are happy to give a speech

    C. many people do not prepare for a speech   D. many people talk too long

  28. The phrase “talk over their heads” means ________.

    A. speak too loudly      B. look at the ceiling

    C. look down upon them   D. use words and ideas that are too difficult

  29. All of the following statements are true except that ___________.

    A. few people know how to make good speeches

    B. a lecturer does not need to organize his speech

C. research is important in preparing a speech

D. there are simple steps you can take to improve your speaking ability

30. The title for this passage may be _______.

    A. Do Not Make a Long Speech  B. How to Give a Good Speech

C. How to Prepare for a Speech   D. Try to Enjoy a Speech               

第二部分．阅读理解（共25小题。第一节每小题2分，第二节每小题1分；满分45分）

阅读下面五篇短文，从每题后所给的四个选项中选出最佳答案。

Many times my friend June would say, “If I ever get rich, I’m getting a completely new wardrobe and moving into a bigger apartment.” I thought of her words and her chances of being rich are about as good as mine. But, to everyone’s surprise, a few years ago June did come into a large inheritance(遗产).

       At first June said very little about the money. As the initial(最初的)shock disappeared, she became excited. June is a great believer in making lists, so I wasn’t surprised to find her writing down all the ways she would spend her new wealth.

As time went on, what had been midway down the column was now at the top. At last, I said to her, “You know, it isn’t necessary to spend all your inheritance at once. Take some time; think about it.” “I know, I know,” she answered with a little bit anger.

Then one morning June called. “I’ve decided how I want to use my new inheritance. I want to see what you think,” she said. This wasn’t something I looked forward to, but we had been friends so long.

As we sat, June spread a sheet of paper on the table. To my great surprise, she had written only two words: Charities(慈善), and Grandchildren---in that order. Though I had vowed（发誓）to keep quiet, I couldn’t keep from asking how she came to this decision.

“Well,” she said, “I took your advice and thought about it.” She added, “Helping others means a lot to me, so I’m hoping this gift will help people in need.”

I interrupted. “But what about this big apartment you most hope to have?”

“At first it was hard, but it doesn’t seem as important any more,” she answered with a smile.

Then June moved her hand, and I could see a few words written in tiny letters at the bottom of the page. After having a look at the small print, I burst into laughter. June had written: AND one new wardrobe.

From the passage we can learn that the writer ____________.

A. was richer than her friend June                             B. was no richer than her friend June

C. was poorer than her friend June                                   D. was interested in money as June

After making a list of how to deal with her inheritance, June ___________.

A. didn’t change it at all                                                 B. had a quarrel with the writer

C. asked the writer for advice                                          D. often made some changes of it

When June called the writer to talk about her new decision, the writer ___________.

A. felt that June would do something meaningful

B. refused at first, but changed her mind later

C. was eager to learn more about the new list

D. had decided not to make any comments on June’s list

We can learn from the text that ______________.

A. helping others is more important than buying a bigger apartment

B. friendship doesn’t mean accepting the shortcomings of a friend

C. giving away one’s wealth needs time and courage

D. money can’t bring people real and lasting happiness

阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从各题所给的四个选项中，选出一个最佳答案。

Although we can't see it, there is air all around 1 .If you wave(挥动)your hand in front of your face, you can feel the air moving as your hand pushed through it. 2 on to the back of your hand and you can feel the air coming out of your mouth. We can't live 3 air for we breathe it again and again through our noses and mouths. Air is 4 and it gives life to every 5 thing. When it is still, we don't notice it, but when it moves, we call 6 wind.

When we see a bottle is empty and has 7 in it, that is not really 8 , for the bottle is 9 of air. If the bottle is pushed under water, we can see the air coming out of it as the water goes in.

Although we can't see it and although it is 10 light that we 11 notice it touching us , air has some strength. 12 example, it stops a piece of paper from 13 as quickly as the lid of a tin, If you hold the lid of a tin in our left hand and a small piece of paper in your right hand and 14 them together, the lid will fall quickly, but the paper will fall 15 more slowly. This is 16 the paper has more 17 in pushing its way through the air than the lid has. This shows us that falling things 18 to push their way through the air and that is how parachutes(降落伞)push their way through the air, and that is how parachutes were 19 to same the lives of pilots in 20 accident.

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阅读下面短文，掌握其大意, 然后从1～25各题所给的四个选项中, 选出一个最佳答案。

　We are often warned by our teachers and parents, 　1　waste precious time, because 　2　time will never return once again． I think it quite true indeed． What 　3　, nobody knows, 　4　we can't see it or touch it and no amount of money can 　5　it． Time is abstract (抽象的), so we have to 　6　about it．

　Time passes very 　7　． Some students often say they don't have enough time 　8　all their lessons． It is because they don't know 　9　their time． It is no use 　10　other things about that without recognizing this． They 　11　it in going to streets, parks and cinemas, and doing other 　12　things． Why do we study every day? Why do we work? Why do most people 　13　buses instead of walking? The answer is very 　14　:We wish 　15　time because time is precious．

　Today we are living 　16　century． We look upon time 　17　life． When a person dies, his life ends． Since life is short, we must devote our time and energy 　18　our study 　19　we may be able to 　20　the people well in the future． Laziness is the thief of time, for it does not only bring us 　21　, but also 　22　． If 　23　to do our work today, let us do it today and not 　24　it until tomorrow． Remember that time is 　25　valuable than money．

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根据对话内容，从对话后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，并将答案标号填写在本题下面相应题号后的横线上。选项中有两项多余选项。（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）

（Zhang=Z   Mr. Smith=M）

Z: Hello, are you Mr. Smith from the United States?

M: Yes, Robert Smith. Please call me Robert.__ 1___.

Z: My pleasure. Welcome to China. My name is Zhang Lin. You can call me Lin. This is my card.

M: Thank you. And __2___.

Z: Oh, good, thanks. How was the journey?

M: __3___, although a little tiring..

Z: Then let’s get your things and go to the hotel now.

M: Oh, thank you. __4___?

Z: It’s about thirty minutes’ drive. By the way, we are going to have a dinner party for you this evening.

M: It’s very kind of you. __5___?

Z: Six thirty. I’ll pick you up at six o’clock.

M: Ok, see you then.

Z: Bye.

A. It was OK                            B. Where is the hotel C. Here is my card D. Where shall we go E. Thank you for meeting me         F. How many people are going there G. What time does it begin