阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和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。

 

Red roses were her favorites, her name was also Rose. And every year her husband sent them, tied with pretty bows. The year he died, the roses were still  1to her door.

Each year he sent her roses, and the  2would always say, “I love you even more this year, than last year on this day.” My love for you will always 3, with every passing year. “She knew this was the last time 4the rose would appear. Her loving husband did not know that he would  5. he always liked to do things early. Then, if he got too busy,  6would work out fine.”

A year went by, and it was  7to live without her mate. Then, the very hour, as on Valentines before, the doorbell rang, and there were roses, sitting by her door. She brought the roses  8, calling the florist shop. The owner answered, and she asked him , if he would explain, why would someone do this to her,  9her such pain?

“I know your husband passed away, more than a year ago,” The owner said, “I knew you’d  10, and you would want to know. “ “ The flowers you received today, were   11in advance.” “Your husband always planned ahead, he left nothing to chance.”

She thanked him and  12the phone, her tears now flowing hard. Her fingers shaking, as she slowly reached to 13the card. Inside the card, she saw that he had written her a note. This is what he wrote: “Hello my love, I know it’s been a year  14I’ve been gone, I hope it hasn’t been too hard for you to overcome.” “I know it must be lonely, and the pain is very 15. for if it was the other way, I know how I would feel. The love we shared  16everything so beautiful in life. I loved you more than words can say.”

“You were my friend and lover, I know it’s only been a year,  17please try not to grieve. I want you to be happy,  18when you shed your tears. That is why the roses will be sent to you for years.”

“ When you get these 19, think of all the  20that we had together, and how both of us were blessed. I have always loved you and I know I always will. My love, you must go on, you have some living still.”

1.A. passed          B. shown        C. presented        D. delivered

2.A. note            B. message      C. line             D. information

3.A. disappear        B. decrease      C. grow            D. keep

4.A. that            B.when          C. which           D. what

5.A. pass by         B. pass away      C. pass down       D. pass on

6.A. everything      B. something      C. nothing          D. anything

7.A. happy          B. meaningful     C. hard            D. impossible

8.A. in             B. out            C. along          D. up

9.A. curing          B. healing        C.causing          D. killing

10.A. ask            B. wonder        C. doubt            D. telephone

11.A. booked         B. grown         C. planted          D. designed

12.A. picked up       B. turned up       C.held up          D. hung up

13.A. buy            B. get            C.read           D. write

14.A. when          B. that            C. before           D. since

15.strong            B. weak          C. true             D. real

16.A made           B. bad            C. let              D. left

17.A. so             B. but            C. though           D. still

18.A. even           B. only           C. merely           D. just

19.A. roses           B. belongings      C. congratulations    D. remarks

20.A. sadness         B. disappointment   C. happiness        D. sufferings

 

 

Red roses were her favorites; her name was also Rose. And every year her husband sent them, tied with pretty bows. The year he died, the roses were delivered to her door. The card said, “Be my Valentine(情人),” like all the years before.

Each year he sent her roses, and the note would always say, “I love you even more this year, than last year on this day. My love for you will always grow, with every passing year.” She knew this was the last time that the roses would appear. She thought, he ordered roses in advance before this day. Her loving husband did not know that he would pass away. He always liked to do things early. Then, if he got too busy, everything would work out fine. She cut away some stems, placed them in a very special vase, and set the vase beside the picture of his smiling face. She would sit for hours in her husband’s favorite chair, staring at his photo and the roses sitting there.

A year went by, and it was hard to live without her mate. Loneliness and solitude had become her fate. Then, the very hour, as on Valentine’s Day before, the doorbell rang, and there were roses, sitting by her door. She brought the roses in, and just looked at them in shock. Then, she went to get the telephone to call the florist(花匠)shop. The owner answered, and she asked him, if he would explain why someone would do this to her, causing her such pain.

“I know your husband passed away, more than a year ago，” the owner said, “I knew you'd call, and you would want to know. The flowers you received today were paid for in advance. Your husband always planned ahead. He left nothing to chance.”

“There is a standing order that I have on file down here. And he has paid, well in advance; you'll get them every year. There is also another thing that I think you should know. He wrote a special little card ... he did this years ago.” “Then, should ever, I find out that he's no longer here. That’s the card ... that should be sent to you the following year.” She thanked him and hung up the phone, her tears now flowing hard. Her fingers shaking, she slowly reached to get the card. Inside the card, she saw that he had written her a note. Then, as she stared in total silence, this is what he wrote: “Hello my love, I know it’s been a year since I was gone. I hope it hasn’t been too hard for you to overcome. I know it must be lonely, and the pain is very real. If it was the other way, I know how I would feel. The love we shared made everything so beautiful in life. I loved you more than words can say. You were the perfect wife.”

“You were my friend and lover; you satisfied my every need. I know it’s only been a year, but please try not to grieve. I want you to be happy, even when you shed your tears. That is why the roses will be sent to you for years.”

“When you get these roses, think of all the happiness that we had together, and how both of us were blessed. I have always loved you and I know I always will. But, my love, you must go on; you have some living still.”

“Please ... try to find happiness, while living out your days. I know it is not easy, but I hope you find some ways. The roses will come every year, and they will only stop when your door’s not answered, when the florist stops to knock. He will come five times that day, in case you have gone out. But after his last visit, he will know without a doubt. To take the roses to the place, where I’ve instructed him, and place them where we are, together once again.”

69. How did Rose feel when she received roses a year after her husband’s death?

A. Puzzled and disappointed.             B. Sad and surprised

C. Proud but frightened.                 D. Happy but confused.

70. What can we know about Rose's husband when he was alive?

A. He preferred to make arrangements ahead of time.

B. He knew his wife loved roses more than himself.

C. He gave his wife a pleasant surprise every Valentine’s Day.

D. He was so busy that he had to order roses in advance each year.

71. The underlined word “grieve” (Paragraph 7) is closest in meaning to_______

A. kill yourself         B. marry again       C. feel deeply sad       D. buy roses

72. It can be inferred from the last paragraph that_______

A. roses won't be delivered anywhere if no one answers the door

B. Rose won’t be able to get through the difficult days without her husband

C. sometimes the florist comes five times a day to check whether Rose is out

D. someday roses will be sent where Rose and her husband are buried

73. Which of the following is the best title for the passage?

A. An Unexpected Gift                  B. Be My Valentine

C. Roses for Rose                      D. A Loving Couple

阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和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。

Red roses were her favorites, her name was also Rose. And every year her husband sent them, tied with pretty bows. The year he died, the roses were still  26  to her door.

Each year he sent her roses, and the  27  would always say, “I love you even more this year, than last year on this day.” My love for you will always 28  , with every passing year. “She knew this was the last time 29  the rose would appear. Her loving husband did not know that he would  30  . he always liked to do things early. Then, if he got too busy,  31  would work out fine.”

A year went by, and it was  32  to live without her mate. Then, the very hour, as on Valentines before, the doorbell rang, and there were roses, sitting by her door. She brought the roses  33  , calling the florist shop. The owner answered, and she asked him , if he would explain, why would someone do this to her,  34  her such pain?

“I know your husband passed away, more than a year ago,” The owner said, “I knew you’d  35  , and you would want to know. “ “ The flowers you received today, were   36  in advance.” “Your husband always planned ahead, he left nothing to chance.”

She thanked him and  37  the phone, her tears now flowing hard. Her fingers shaking, as she slowly reached to 38  the card. Inside the card, she saw that he had written her a note. This is what he wrote: “Hello my love, I know it’s been a year  39  I’ve been gone, I hope it hasn’t been too hard for you to overcome.” “I know it must be lonely, and the pain is very 40  . for if it was the other way, I know how I would feel. The love we shared  41  everything so beautiful in life. I loved you more than words can say.”

“You were my friend and lover, I know it’s only been a year,  42  please try not to grieve. I want you to be happy,  43  when you shed your tears. That is why the roses will be sent to you for years.”

“ When you get these 44  , think of all the  45  that we had together, and how both of us were blessed. I have always loved you and I know I always will. My love, you must go on, you have some living still.”

A. passed          B. shown        C. presented        D. delivered

A. note           B. message      C. line             D. information

A. disappear        B. decrease      C. grow            D. keep

A. that            B.when          C. which           D. what

A. pass by         B. pass away      C. pass down       D. pass on

A. everything      B. something      C. nothing          D. anything

A. happy          B. meaningful     C. hard            D. impossible

A. in             B. out            C. along          D. up

A. curing          B. healing        C.causing          D. killing

A. ask            B. wonder        C. doubt            D. telephone

A. booked         B. grown         C. planted          D. designed

A. picked up       B. turned up       C.held up          D. hung up

A. buy            B. get            C.read           D. write

A. when          B. that            C. before           D. since

strong            B. weak          C. true             D. real

A made           B. bad            C. let              D. left

A. so             B. but            C. though           D. still

A. even           B. only           C. merely           D. just

A. roses           B. belongings      C. congratulations    D. remarks

A. sadness       B. disappointment   C. happiness        D. sufferings

阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和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。

Red roses were her favorites, her name was also Rose. And every year her husband sent them, tied with pretty bows. The year he died, the roses were still  26  to her door.

Each year he sent her roses, and the  27  would always say, “I love you even more this year, than last year on this day.” My love for you will always 28  , with every passing year. “She knew this was the last time 29  the rose would appear. Her loving husband did not know that he would  30  . he always liked to do things early. Then, if he got too busy,  31  would work out fine.”

A year went by, and it was  32  to live without her mate. Then, the very hour, as on Valentines before, the doorbell rang, and there were roses, sitting by her door. She brought the roses  33  , calling the florist shop. The owner answered, and she asked him , if he would explain, why would someone do this to her,  34  her such pain?

“I know your husband passed away, more than a year ago,” The owner said, “I knew you’d  35  , and you would want to know. “ “ The flowers you received today, were   36  in advance.” “Your husband always planned ahead, he left nothing to chance.”

She thanked him and  37  the phone, her tears now flowing hard. Her fingers shaking, as she slowly reached to 38  the card. Inside the card, she saw that he had written her a note. This is what he wrote: “Hello my love, I know it’s been a year  39  I’ve been gone, I hope it hasn’t been too hard for you to overcome.” “I know it must be lonely, and the pain is very 40  . for if it was the other way, I know how I would feel. The love we shared  41  everything so beautiful in life. I loved you more than words can say.”

“You were my friend and lover, I know it’s only been a year,  42  please try not to grieve. I want you to be happy,  43  when you shed your tears. That is why the roses will be sent to you for years.”

“ When you get these 44  , think of all the  45  that we had together, and how both of us were blessed. I have always loved you and I know I always will. My love, you must go on, you have some living still.”

1.A. passed          B. shown        C. presented        D. delivered

2.A. note           B. message      C. line             D. information

3.A. disappear        B. decrease      C. grow            D. keep

4.A. that            B.when          C. which           D. what

5.A. pass by         B. pass away      C. pass down       D. pass on

6.A. everything      B. something      C. nothing          D. anything

7.A. happy          B. meaningful     C. hard            D. impossible

8.A. in             B. out            C. along          D. up

9. A. curing          B. healing        C.causing          D. killing

10. A. ask            B. wonder        C. doubt            D. telephone

11.A. booked         B. grown         C. planted          D. designed

12.A. picked up       B. turned up       C.held up          D. hung up

13. A. buy            B. get            C.read           D. write

14.A. when          B. that            C. before           D. since

15.strong            B. weak          C. true             D. real

16.A made           B. bad            C. let              D. left

17. A. so             B. but            C. though           D. still

18. A. even           B. only           C. merely           D. just

19.A. roses           B. belongings      C. congratulations    D. remarks

20.A. sadness       B. disappointment   C. happiness        D. sufferings