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。

We always celebrated Dad’s birthday on Thanksgiving Day, even after he entered a nursing home . As years went on , these events took on a  36  meaning for me : A traditional birthday party for Dad , and thanking for all that he had been doing to me in my life . When we knew it might be his 37  birthday, the whole family decided to  38  together for a huge birthday celebration at the nursing home . 

Dad was a good story-teller and here was the  39  he had had .During a quiet moment , I announced it was now Dad’s  40   to listen to stories for a change . I wanted everyone to tell Dad what we loved about him . The room became  41   . Then one after another , people told stories from their hearts , while Dad  42  with tears in eyes . People  43  kinds of stories — stories about when they were little , stories about when Dad was young , and stories that shared family treasures .

The stories  44   . Everyone seemed to have more than one story . Even the little grandchildren couldn’t 45  to tell Dad why they loved him . For a man who had been kind to so many people in his life , here was our  46  to celebrate him . A few months later , at Dad’s memorial service , we more fully realized what we had  47   Dad that night . Those are the stories people  48 tell at a funeral (葬礼)after a loved one is no longer  49  to hear the words . They tell stories , full of  50  . But we had given those memories to Dad in his  51  , and we had told them through laughter , accompanied by hugs and joys . He had them to  52  and roll over in his mind during his last days and months .

Words do  53  , and they are enough . We just need to say them or to speak them  54  to the ones we love . That’s the way to  55  love and our chance to celebrate a person in his or her life .

36. A. special      B. valuable        C. double           D. complex 

37. A. another      B. last            C. important         D. fiftieth

38. A. unite        B. arrange        C. move            D. gather

39. A. career       B. pride          C. happiness          D. audience

40. A. choice       B. wish          C. turn              D. right

41. A. lively       B. still           C. cosy(舒适的)      D. noisy

42. A. thought      B. nodded         C. listened           D. accepted

43. A. understood   B. invented        C. recalled           D. discussed

44. A. flowed       B. passed         C. unfolded          D. differed

45. A. stop         B. stand          C. afford            D. wait

46. A. responsibility  B. situation       C. chance            D. desire

47. A. returned      B. left            C. given             D. owed

48. A. sincerely     B. gently          C. normally          D. regularly

49. A. available     B. happy         C. eager             D. alive

50. A. tears        B. feelings         C. joy               D. peace

51. A. mind        B. life            C. world            D. work

52. A. hold         B. share         C. consider          D. continue

53. A. suit          B. fail           C. survive           D. matter

54. A. willingly     B. publicly        C. actually           D. truly

55. A. get back      B. call up         C. give back         D. keep up  

完型填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）
阅读下面短文，从短文所给各题的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
It was a bitter, cold craning in evening Virginia years ago. An old man was waiting for a ride across the river. The wait seemed endless. His body became stiff the cold wind.    
He heard the faint, steady   31  of approaching hooves (马蹄) coming along the frozen path,   32 , he watched as several horsemen   33  the bend. He let the first one pass by, then another and another. Finally, the last rider neared the sport where the old man sat like a snow   34 . As this one drew near ,the old man   35 the rider’s eye and said, “Sir, would you mind giving an old man a   36  to the other side?” There appear to be passage way by foot." 
Reining his horse, the rider replied, “Sure. Hop aboard.” Seeing the old man was unable to   37  his half – frowned body from the ground, the horseman dismounted and helped the old man  onto the horse. The horse took the old man not just across the fiver ,but to his   38 .
As they neared the cottage, the horseman’   39 caused him to inquire ,"Sir ,I notice that you let several other riders   40 without making an effort to secure a ride. Then I came up and you   41 asked me for a ride. I'm curious. What if I had   42 and left you there?" 
The old man   43 himself slowly down from the horse, looked the rider straight in the eyes, and replied, "I’ve been around here for some time .I   44 I know people pretty good. The old – timer continued. I looked into the eyes of the other riders and immediately saw there was no   45 for my situation. It would have been   46 even to ask them for a ride. But when looked into your eyes, kindness and compassion were   47 . I knew, then and there, that your gentle spirit would welcome the opportunity to give me   48 my time of need.”
Those heartwarming comments   49 the horseman deeply.
“I'm most grateful for what you have said.” He told the old man .''May I have get too   50  in my own affairs that I fail to respond to the needs of others with kindness and compassion ."      
With that Thomas Jefferson turned his around and made his way back.
31．A．rhythm               B．nonce                  C．voice                  D．singing
32．A．Excitedly            B．Anxiously           C．Angrily               D．Desperately
33．A．cut                     B．rounded              C．traveled               D．repaired
34．A．hall                    B．wall                    C．statue                  D．pile
35．A．hit                      B．attracted              C．cleaned               D．caught
36．A．rest                     B．ride                    C．hand                   D．way
37．A．raise                   B．build                   C．expose                D．set
38．A．office                 B．town                   C．car                      D．destination
39．A．curiosity             B．determination      C．courage               D．confidence
40．A．pass by               B．east sway             C．turn around         D．slow down
41．A．suddenly             B．occasionally         C．slowly                 D．immediately
42．A．refused               B．flown                  C．escaped               D．rehabbed
43．A．put                     B．lowered               C．laid                     D．supported
44．A．admit                  B．imagine               C．think                   D．hope
45．A．warmth               B．kindness              C．concede               D．consideration
46．A．useless                B．worthless             C．uninteresting        D．disappointing
47．A．hidden                B．evident                C．great                   D．strong
48．A．money                B．clothes                C．assistance            D．horse
49．A．influenced           B．spoilt                  C．encouraged          D．touched
50．A．lazy                    B．tired                   C．busy                   D．proud

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。

We always celebrated Dad’s birthday on Thanksgiving Day, even after he entered a nursing home . As years went on , these events took on a  36  meaning for me : A traditional birthday party for Dad , and thanking for all that he had been doing to me in my life . When we knew it might be his 37  birthday, the whole family decided to  38  together for a huge birthday celebration at the nursing home . 

Dad was a good story-teller and here was the  39  he had had .During a quiet moment , I announced it was now Dad’s  40   to listen to stories for a change . I wanted everyone to tell Dad what we loved about him . The room became  41   . Then one after another , people told stories from their hearts , while Dad  42  with tears in eyes . People  43  kinds of stories — stories about when they were little , stories about when Dad was young , and stories that shared family treasures .

The stories  44   . Everyone seemed to have more than one story . Even the little grandchildren couldn’t  45  to tell Dad why they loved him . For a man who had been kind to so many people in his life , here was our  46  to celebrate him . A few months later , at Dad’s memorial service , we more fully realized what we had  47   Dad that night . Those are the stories people  48 tell at a funeral (葬礼)after a loved one is no longer  49  to hear the words . They tell stories , full of  50  . But we had given those memories to Dad in his  51  , and we had told them through laughter , accompanied by hugs and joys . He had them to  52  and roll over in his mind during his last days and months .

Words do   53  , and they are enough . We just need to say them or to speak them  54  to the ones we love . That’s the way to  55  love and our chance to celebrate a person in his or her life .

36. A. special       B. valuable        C. double            D. complex 

37. A. another      B. last            C. important          D. fiftieth

38. A. unite        B. arrange         C. move             D. gather

39. A. career       B. pride           C. happiness          D. audience

40. A. choice       B. wish           C. turn              D. right

41. A. lively        B. still           C. cosy(舒适的)       D. noisy

42. A. thought      B. nodded         C. listened            D. accepted

43. A. understood   B. invented        C. recalled            D. discussed

44. A. flowed       B. passed         C. unfolded           D. differed

45. A. stop         B. stand          C. afford             D. wait

46. A. responsibility  B. situation       C. chance            D. desire

47. A. returned      B. left            C. given             D. owed

48. A. sincerely     B. gently          C. normally          D. regularly

49. A. available     B. happy          C. eager             D. alive

50. A. tears        B. feelings         C. joy               D. peace

51. A. mind        B. life            C. world             D. work

52. A. hold         B. share          C. consider           D. continue

53. A. suit          B. fail           C. survive            D. matter

54. A. willingly     B. publicly        C. actually           D. truly

55. A. get back      B. call up         C. give back         D. keep up  

第二节：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。
Monday morning always seems to come too soon. Just when you’re getting used to the  36 , it’s already finished. For many of us, Monday is what we  37 , but have no escape from..
So take a deep breath and get your spirits up.  38  you find it hard, here are four  39  to drive the Monday blues away.
Just get  40 . The best thing to do on a Monday morning is to get some exercise or go for a  41  that gets your feel-good hormones (情绪)working. Just find a green spot to have a walk  42  even just sit there. Fresh air, sunshine and green plants can put you in a better  43  .
Turn the music on.. When you’re back from your walk, nothing  44  better than listening to some music. Get your favorite,  45  your music system and let the music set the tone for the day.
46  you best. Make Mondays your look-my-best  47 . Wear the clothes you like most. Even if it means wearing that red shirt you were  48  for a special occasion. Instead of grays and blacks, go for  49  colours. Some of that sunshine yellow or red will drive the  50  away.
Eat happy. For those  51  lovers, bring out your favorite chocolate and eat it all by yourself, right in the  52  .Nothing is better than the guilty(内疚的)  53  of early morning chocolate. You say you’re on a  54 ? Then make Monday your free day. Food is the best way to  55  the blues.
Remember, the next weekend’s just five days away!
36．A．Saturday   B．Sunday     C．weekday   D．weekend
37．A．like B．hate   C．appreciate D．disagree
38．A．In case     B．Once C．As soon as       D．Although
39．A．steps B．ways C．ideas D．procedures
40．A．down       B．off    C．out    D．back
41．A．drive B．rest   C．visit  D．walk
42．A．and   B．or     C．but    D．than
43．A．mood       B．place C．office       D．feeling
44．A．proves      B．does  C．works       D．sounds
45．A．turn down B．turn up     C．turn off    D．turn on
46．A．Dress       B．Look C．Wear D．Choose
47．A．day   B．person      C．chance      D．moment
48．A．making     B．saving      C．preparing  D．buying
49．A．bright       B．red    C．dark  D．beautiful
50．A．yellow      B．blue  C．white D．orange
51．A．chocolate  B．diet   C．food  D．vegetable
52．A．bedroom   B．morning   C．night D．home
53．A．excitement       B．taste  C．pleasure    D．attraction
54．A．diet   B．duty  C．weight      D．beauty
55．A．attack       B．beat   C．compare   D．Meet

COOL INVENTIONS

From school to band Practice, the Venturi Eclectic is an Earth-friendly way to get Where you want to go. This battery-powered, zero-emission (meaning it doesn't pollute the air) vehicle runs mainly on renewable energy. Solar panels on the Eclectic's roof absorb sun rays when you're driving. On windy days, you can connect a machine to the car's roof that collects energy from the wind while you're parked. The Eclectic's top speed is 28 miles an hour; the battery lasts for 31 miles before it needs to be recharged. Zipping (迅速行进) around the neighborhood has never been better.

Here's an eco-friendly way to tell time: Simply fill the Bedol Water-powered Clock's tank (箱) with water, add some lemon juice, and the clock will display the time without the need for environmentally harmful batteries. There are two sets of metal electrodes (电极) inside the water tank. Water contains ions (离子) that carry negative and positive charges. These ions complete a charge between the electrodes, creating enough energy to power the clock. Just refill the tank every few weeks, and this clock will keep on ticking.

Bloodhound SuperSonic Car (SSC) will be the first car to attempt to break the l,000-mile-an-hour barrier. (The current record is 763 miles an hour.) A concept for now, the rocket-shaped car gets its initial push to 350 miles an hour from a jet engine. Then a rocket fires up, pushing the SSC past 1,000 miles an hour. In order to keep the car streamlined (流线型的), the driver lies back at a 45-degree angle.

You're having a blast at your friend's birthday party. But when it's time to bring out the cake, everyone crowds around, blocking your view. No worries. Throw the Triops into the air, and this clever camera captures the view from above. The Triops can take three pictures at once, each from different angles. You can also record sounds and command the Triops to start shooting whenever it hears that noise. That's one smart camera.

According to the passage, the Venturi Eclectic      .

A. is popular with businessmen     B. is suitable for a long trip

C. can turn wind into energy D. has only a little gas emission

What is the common characteristic of the Venturi Eclectic and the Bedol Water-powered Clock?

A. They don't need batteries.  B. They are difficult to operate.

C. They can be powered by water. D. They are environmentally friendly.

The underlined phrase “having a blast” in the last paragraph probably means      .

A. looking at a picture   B. enjoying yourself

C. blowing out a candle D. recording sounds

Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A. The Triops is sensitive to sounds.

B. The driver of the SSC must be of great size.

C. The color of the Bedol Water-powered Clock is like that of lemon.

D. The SSC doesn’t have anything to do with a rocket actually.