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Unit 1单元质量检测（一）
选择题部分
Ⅰ.阅读理解(共10小题；每小题2.5分，满分25分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
Some people will do just about anything to save money. And I am one of them. Take my family's last vacation for example. It was my six year old son's winter break from school, and we were heading home from Fort Lauderdale after a weeklong trip. The flight was overbooked, and Delta, the airline, offered us D|S400 per person in credits to give up our seats and leave the next day. I had meetings in New York, so I had to get back. But that didn't mean my husband and my son couldn't stay. I took my nine month old and took off for home.
The next day, my husband and son were offered more credits to take an even later flight. Yes, I encouraged — okay, ordered — them to wait it out at the airport to “earn” more Delta Dollars.Out total take: D|S1,600. Not bad, huh
Now some people may think I'm a bad mother and not such a great wife either.But as a big time bargain hunter, I know the value of a dollar.And these days, a good deal is something few of us can afford to pass up.
I've made a living looking for the best deals and exposing (揭露) the worst tricks. I have been the consumer reporter of NBC's Today show for over a decade.I have written a couple of books including one titled Tricks of the Trade: A Consumer Survival Guide.And I really do what I believe in.
I tell you this because there is no shame in getting your money's worth. I'm also tightfisted when it comes to shoes, clothes for my children, and expensive restaurants.But I wouldn't hesitate to spend on a good haircut.It keeps its shape longer, and it's the first thing people notice.And I will also spend on a classic piece of furniture.Quality lasts.
1．Why did Delta give the author's family credits
A．They took a later flight.
B．They had early bookings.
C．Their flight had been delayed.
D．Their flight had been cancelled.
2．What does the author do
A．She's a teacher.
B．She's a housewife.
C．She's a media person.
D．She's a businesswoman.
3．What does the author want to tell us
A．How to expose bad tricks.
B．How to reserve airline seats.
C．How to spend money wisely.
D．How to make a business deal.
B
Facial expressions carry meaning that is determined by situations and relationships. For example, in American culture the smile is in general an expression of pleasure. Yet it also has other uses. A woman's smile at a police officer does not carry the same meaning as the smile she gives to a young child. A smile may show love or politeness. It can also hide true feelings. It often causes confusion (困惑) across cultures. For example, many people in Russia consider smiling at strangers in public to be unusual and even improper. Yet many Americans smile freely at strangers in public places (although this is less common in big cities). Some Russians believe that Americans smile in the wrong places; some Americans believe that Russians don't smile enough. In Southeast Asian culture, a smile is frequently used to cover painful feelings. Vietnamese people may tell a sad story but end the story with a smile.
Our faces show emotions (情感), but we should not attempt to “read” people from another culture as we would “read” someone from our own culture. The fact that members of one culture do not express their emotions as openly as members of another does not mean that they do not experience emotions. Rather, there are cultural differences in the amount of facial expressiveness permitted. For example, in public and in formal situations many Japanese do not show their emotions as freely as Americans do. When with friends, Japanese and Americans seem to show their emotions similarly.
It is difficult to generalize about Americans and facial expressiveness because of personal and cultural differences in the United States. People from certain cultural backgrounds in the United States seem to be more facially expressive than others. The key is to try not to judge people whose ways of showing emotions are different. If we judge according to our own cultural habits, we may make the mistake of “reading” the other person incorrectly.
4．The author mentions the smile of the Vietnamese to prove that a smile can ________.
A．show friendliness to strangers
B．be used to hide true feelings
C．be used in the wrong places
D．show personal habits
5．What should we do before attempting to “read” people
A．Learn about their relations with others.
B．Understand their cultural backgrounds.
C．Find out their past experiences.
D．Figure out what they will do next.
6．What would be the best title for the text
A．Cultural Differences
B．Smiles and Relationships
C．Facial Expressions
D．Habits and Emotions
C
Today we were heading out to what is arguably one of the most beautiful natural wonders of this region, Saklikent Gorge (峡谷), a 300 meter deep canyon that is close to Fethiye. However, first, we had to enter the canyon. Before us was a raging river about 20 meters across, and we would have to wade (蹚水) through to get to the entrance of the gorge. I lost my breath when my foot made contact with the water. My whole foot had turned numb. I shot out of the water, fast as a rabbit, screaming like a wild dog. I'm sure it was a sight to see. Dad and Lalika seemed to bear it better, as they were the first to begin heading through the fast flowing waters.
Soon it was up to their knees, but battling their way through they were the first of our family to make it across. During this time I was considering if I really wanted to go through with this. The look on Mom's face showed me that there was no alternative. She took my hand and we began making our way through the ice cold water to the sound of Lalika's cheers. I nearly slipped at one point but thankfully I recovered in time and Mom and I came out of the water half dry and very happy.
Then the canyon was in front of us. I began to wade through the softest flowing grey clay that had deposited itself over thousands of years between this magnificent Moorish pink gorge towering over me. I was surprised that the locals hadn't already made a beauty industry out of this, mining this natural resource, when I remembered that thankfully, it was a protected national possession, located in a national park.
That didn't stop Dad and Lalika from making a mud pack, as the two of them smoothed the liquid clay all over their faces, arms and legs. The mud also made great war paint and Lalika and I had a really fun time applying it before role playing a fierce battle of the clans (家族). After about 45 minutes of walking, we came to a fork in the canyon, and we decided to return.
7．What did the author think of the river
A．Cold. B．Deep.
C．Wide. D．Dirty.
8．What made the author decide to cross the river
A．Dad and Lalika's example.
B．Mom's facial expression.
C．Strong determination.
D．Family promises.
9．Why could Saklikent Gorge be preserved
A．It was hard to enter.
B．It belonged to the locals.
C．It had no value to develop.
D．It had been protected by the government.
10．What can we learn about the canyon
A．It is colorful. B．It is muddy.
C．It is boring. D．It is scaring.
Ⅱ.阅读七选五(共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分)
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。
Learning to set goals plays an important role as your child starts to gain independence. However, setting goals doesn't come naturally to your child, so helping him to learn the process should probably be one of your goals.
Explain the word “goal”. Your child may know what a goal is when it comes to soccer, but he may not understand what it means in everyday life. __11__
Listen to your child. Ideally, you want your child to be able to decide for himself what his goals are. __12__ Let him talk about what he thinks he does well and what he thinks he needs to improve. If he's stuck, you can provide some examples of your own personal goals.
Help keep goals achievable. Don't throw cold water on your child. __13__ For example, if your child wants to be a champion swimmer, but can't swim an entire lap of the pool yet, you can suggest he start by making that his first goal.
__14__ Help your child write down his goals in an easy to follow form. Being able to see and check off the steps on the way to his goal is key in keeping him motivated. A really simple way is to have your child draw a ladder on a piece of paper, writing his goal at the top and each step to that goal on the rungs (梯级). __15__
A．Change goals every so often.
B．Make a visual goal reminder.
C．Don't always tell him what you think.
D．He's climbing to the top as he gets closer to his goal.
E．You can take sports as an example to help explain it to him.
F．Once he has set up a goal, he may find it very difficult to achieve it.
G．When a goal is beyond his reach, help him break it down into smaller pieces.
Ⅲ.完形填空(共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
“It's too late for me, Susan. I'm too __16__ for school，” said Sharron. “How old are you？” Susan asked. “I'm thirty.” Susan pointed at the bruises on Sharron's wrists, “I'm familiar with ‘__17__’ like these. Honey, it's never too late to __18__ your dream. Let me tell you how I know.”
Susan began __19__ a part of her life few knew about. “At my __20__ settlement, the judge gave our sons to my husband __21__ I was only nineteen and he felt I couldn't provide for them. The __22__ of him taking my babies left me weeping. To make things __23__， my husband took the boys and moved, cutting all contact I had with them. Just like the judge predicted, I __24__ to make ends meet. I found work as a waitress, working for __25__ only. Many days my meals __26__ milk and biscuits. The most difficult thing was the __27__ in my soul. I lived in a tiny one room apartment and the loneliness would defeat me. I wished I could play with my babies and hear them laugh.”
Even __28__ four decades, the memory was still painful. Sharron's eyes filled with tears as she reached out to __29__ Susan. Susan continued, “I remarried and had a daughter. She became my reason for living until she went to college. Then I was __30__ where I started, not knowing what to do with__31__ — until the day my mother had an operation. I watched the nurses care for her and thought: I can do that. I __32__ to take steps toward my goal. I began __33__ until late at night.” Susan paused and looked __34__ in Sharron's eyes, “I received my diploma when I was forty six years old.”
Tears rolled down Sharron's cheeks. Here was someone offering the key that might unlock the door of her __35__ life.
16．A.old B．young
C．fair D．poor
17．A.limits B．dreams
C．problems D．efforts
18．A.become B．follow
C．accept D．admit
19．A.suffering B．preferring
C．enjoying D．sharing
20．A.family B．wealth
C．service D．divorce
21．A.if B．though
C．because D．until
22．A.blow B．chance
C．belief D．loss
23．A.better B．worse
C．easier D．clearer
24．A.saved B．expected
C．promised D．struggled
25．A.tips B．fun
C．honor D．experiences
26．A.led to B．consisted of
C．turned to D．brought in
27．A.arrival B．recovery
C．emptiness D．pleasure
28．A.for B．in
C．after D．under
29．A.comfort B．question
C．welcome D．push
30．A.over B．ahead
C．back D．down
31．A.myself B．her
C．it D．that
32．A.asked B．decided
C．managed D．failed
33．A.sleeping B．studying
C．waking D．working
34．A.immediately B．sadly
C．slightly D．directly
35．A.peaceful B．normal
C．busy D．dark
非选择题部分
Ⅳ. 语法填空(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
Berlin has the __36__(distinct) of being one of the most beautiful cities in the world. If you're planning to pay a visit to Berlin in Germany, here are a few basic things you need to know.
The best time __37__ (visit) this famous city is during one of its long, hot summers, so book a flight to Berlin during the months of June to late August, better __38__ advance.
Now that you have __39__ idea about the best time of the year to visit Berlin, what are the must see places in this lively __40__ (Europe) city First you should not miss a stop to the Berlin Wall that __41__ (separate) the eastern and western part of Berlin in the past. You should also check out the Reichstag, Checkpoint Charlie, Treptower Park and the Brandenburg Gate.
Just as it is the case when __42__ (travel) in any foreign city, you can find quite a few interesting off the beaten path routes, __43__ will allow you to discover more about one of Germany's most historical and dynamic(有活力的) cities: Berlin.
With all the attractions Berlin has to offer you'll want to know __44__ you can relax at the end of a busy day of sightseeing, so __45__ is good to know Berlin has a great range of Berlin holiday apartments throughout the German capital.
Ⅴ.应用文写作(满分15分)
请写一篇80词左右的短文，介绍你的祖国——中国。要点如下：
1．中国具有悠久的历史和文化；
2．地理位置、面积和人口情况；
3．美丽的山川。长江是世界上最长的河流之一，长城是世界七大奇观之一；
4．人民勤劳勇敢。
Ⅵ.读后续写(满分25分)
阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。
My mother was a supporter of physical punishment, but for all her talking she has never spanked (打屁股) my siblings (兄弟姐妹) and me only once. Instead she found ways of punishment that left a more lasting memory than giving us a spanking. One of the most memorable of these occasions occurred when I was four.
In the early 70's my mother attended college during the day and I was in daycare. One day at daycare watched an extremely tired mother attempt to pick up her daughter. The little girl asked, “Momma, are we going to McDonald's for dinner？” The mother replied, “Honey, not tonight. Momma has to run a few errands (差事) and then we have to go home and cook dinner for Daddy.”“But I wanna go.” “Susie, I said not tonight. Maybe, if you are a good girl, we can go tomorrow.” Susie immediately dropped to the floor, kicking and screaming,_ “I want to go to McDonald's.”
No amount of pleading (恳求) or scolding,_her mother tried to stop Susie's tantrum (发脾气). Finally her mother gave in, “Okay, Susie, let's go to McDonald's.”Susie stopped yelling and smiling, she grabbed her mother's hand and they left. To say I was amazed would be inaccurate; I was delighted that anything I wanted could be had by throwing a tantrum.
That day my mother picked me up early from daycare because we were going to a store to purchase some Christmas items. I was excited by the lights and decorations, and as we walked through the toy section on the way to the_counter,_I saw a toy I had to have. It was a white and red telephone whose bells rang as it was pulled along on a string. Looking lovingly up at my mother I asked, “Mama, can I have that telephone？”
She replied, “Baby, not now, but if you are a good girl, maybe Santa will bring it to you.”“But Mama, I want that telephone right now.” Her eyes narrowed and her hand tightened on mine. “Becky,_you can't have that_telephone today, but if you misbehave, you can have a spanking.”
注意：1.所续写短文的词数应为150左右；
2．至少使用5个短文中标有下划线的关键词语；
3．续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好；
4．续写完成后，请用下划线标出你所使用的关键词语。
Paragraph 1：
By now we were standing in the long Holiday line to pay the bill, and I figured it was a good chance.
Paragraph 2：
“Mama, stop. Mama, get up，” I tearfully pleaded. PAGE
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Unit 1单元质量检测（一）
选择题部分
Ⅰ.阅读理解(共10小题；每小题2.5分，满分25分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
Some people will do just about anything to save money. And I am one of them. Take my family's last vacation for example. It was my six year old son's winter break from school, and we were heading home from Fort Lauderdale after a weeklong trip. The flight was overbooked, and Delta, the airline, offered us D|S400 per person in credits to give up our seats and leave the next day. I had meetings in New York, so I had to get back. But that didn't mean my husband and my son couldn't stay. I took my nine month old and took off for home.
The next day, my husband and son were offered more credits to take an even later flight. Yes, I encouraged — okay, ordered — them to wait it out at the airport to “earn” more Delta Dollars.Out total take: D|S1,600. Not bad, huh
Now some people may think I'm a bad mother and not such a great wife either.But as a big time bargain hunter, I know the value of a dollar.And these days, a good deal is something few of us can afford to pass up.
I've made a living looking for the best deals and exposing (揭露) the worst tricks. I have been the consumer reporter of NBC's Today show for over a decade.I have written a couple of books including one titled Tricks of the Trade: A Consumer Survival Guide.And I really do what I believe in.
I tell you this because there is no shame in getting your money's worth. I'm also tightfisted when it comes to shoes, clothes for my children, and expensive restaurants.But I wouldn't hesitate to spend on a good haircut.It keeps its shape longer, and it's the first thing people notice.And I will also spend on a classic piece of furniture.Quality lasts.
语篇解读：本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。一些人千方百计地省钱，作者也不例外。作者以上次度假返程退票而获得补偿为例说明这一点，而同时作者又提倡聪明地花钱，理性消费。
1．Why did Delta give the author's family credits
A．They took a later flight.
B．They had early bookings.
C．Their flight had been delayed.
D．Their flight had been cancelled.
解析：选A 细节理解题。根据第一段的第五句“The flight was overbooked ... leave the next day.”可知，由于预订这趟航班的乘客过多，因此航空公司决定对于那些愿意退票，然后乘坐次日航班返回的人每人返还400美元。
2．What does the author do
A．She's a teacher.
B．She's a housewife.
C．She's a media person.
D．She's a businesswoman.
解析：选C 细节理解题。根据第四段的第二句“I have been the consumer reporter of NBC's Today show for over a decade.”可知，作者是一位媒体人。
3．What does the author want to tell us
A．How to expose bad tricks.
B．How to reserve airline seats.
C．How to spend money wisely.
D．How to make a business deal.
解析：选C 写作意图题。根据最后一段的内容可知，作者想要告诉我们如何聪明地花钱，在哪些地方可以省钱，在哪些地方可以出手大方。
B
Facial expressions carry meaning that is determined by situations and relationships. For example, in American culture the smile is in general an expression of pleasure. Yet it also has other uses. A woman's smile at a police officer does not carry the same meaning as the smile she gives to a young child. A smile may show love or politeness. It can also hide true feelings. It often causes confusion (困惑) across cultures. For example, many people in Russia consider smiling at strangers in public to be unusual and even improper. Yet many Americans smile freely at strangers in public places (although this is less common in big cities). Some Russians believe that Americans smile in the wrong places; some Americans believe that Russians don't smile enough. In Southeast Asian culture, a smile is frequently used to cover painful feelings. Vietnamese people may tell a sad story but end the story with a smile.
Our faces show emotions (情感), but we should not attempt to “read” people from another culture as we would “read” someone from our own culture. The fact that members of one culture do not express their emotions as openly as members of another does not mean that they do not experience emotions. Rather, there are cultural differences in the amount of facial expressiveness permitted. For example, in public and in formal situations many Japanese do not show their emotions as freely as Americans do. When with friends, Japanese and Americans seem to show their emotions similarly.
It is difficult to generalize about Americans and facial expressiveness because of personal and cultural differences in the United States. People from certain cultural backgrounds in the United States seem to be more facially expressive than others. The key is to try not to judge people whose ways of showing emotions are different. If we judge according to our own cultural habits, we may make the mistake of “reading” the other person incorrectly.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。面部表情的含义取决于做表情的人所处的文化背景，同样的微笑在不同的文化背景下有着不同的含义。
4．The author mentions the smile of the Vietnamese to prove that a smile can ________.
A．show friendliness to strangers
B．be used to hide true feelings
C．be used in the wrong places
D．show personal habits
解析：选B 细节理解题。根据第一段“In Southeast Asian culture, a smile is frequently used to cover painful feelings.”可知在东南亚的文化中，微笑经常被用来掩饰痛苦的情感，故选B项。
5．What should we do before attempting to “read” people
A．Learn about their relations with others.
B．Understand their cultural backgrounds.
C．Find out their past experiences.
D．Figure out what they will do next.
解析：选B 细节理解题。根据第二段第一句话“... but we should not attempt to ‘read’ people from another culture as we would ‘read’ someone from our own culture.”可知我们不能用“解读”自己(国家)文化中成员的方法去“解读”其他(国家)文化中的成员，故答案为B项，表示“(在解读别人之前要先)了解其文化背景”。
6．What would be the best title for the text
A．Cultural Differences
B．Smiles and Relationships
C．Facial Expressions
D．Habits and Emotions
解析：选C 标题归纳题。根据文章第一句话可知本文主要讲述的是facial expressions(面部表情)。A项外延太大；B项内涵过小；D项不是文章所讲主题。
C
Today we were heading out to what is arguably one of the most beautiful natural wonders of this region, Saklikent Gorge (峡谷), a 300 meter deep canyon that is close to Fethiye. However, first, we had to enter the canyon. Before us was a raging river about 20 meters across, and we would have to wade (蹚水) through to get to the entrance of the gorge. I lost my breath when my foot made contact with the water. My whole foot had turned numb. I shot out of the water, fast as a rabbit, screaming like a wild dog. I'm sure it was a sight to see. Dad and Lalika seemed to bear it better, as they were the first to begin heading through the fast flowing waters.
Soon it was up to their knees, but battling their way through they were the first of our family to make it across. During this time I was considering if I really wanted to go through with this. The look on Mom's face showed me that there was no alternative. She took my hand and we began making our way through the ice cold water to the sound of Lalika's cheers. I nearly slipped at one point but thankfully I recovered in time and Mom and I came out of the water half dry and very happy.
Then the canyon was in front of us. I began to wade through the softest flowing grey clay that had deposited itself over thousands of years between this magnificent Moorish pink gorge towering over me. I was surprised that the locals hadn't already made a beauty industry out of this, mining this natural resource, when I remembered that thankfully, it was a protected national possession, located in a national park.
That didn't stop Dad and Lalika from making a mud pack, as the two of them smoothed the liquid clay all over their faces, arms and legs. The mud also made great war paint and Lalika and I had a really fun time applying it before role playing a fierce battle of the clans (家族). After about 45 minutes of walking, we came to a fork in the canyon, and we decided to return.
语篇解读：本文是作者一家到萨克利肯特峡谷旅游时的描述，在当地政府的保护下，自然美景得到保护，让游客享受到了独特的自然美。
7．What did the author think of the river
A．Cold. B．Deep.
C．Wide. D．Dirty.
解析：选A 细节理解题。根据第二段第四句中的“the ice cold water”可知，作者认为河水很冷。故选A项。
8．What made the author decide to cross the river
A．Dad and Lalika's example.
B．Mom's facial expression.
C．Strong determination.
D．Family promises.
解析：选B 细节理解题。根据第二段第三句“The look on Mom's face showed me that there was no alternative.”(妈妈脸上的表情告诉我没有其他的选择。)可知，是妈妈的面部表情让作者决定过河的。故选B项。
9．Why could Saklikent Gorge be preserved
A．It was hard to enter.
B．It belonged to the locals.
C．It had no value to develop.
D．It had been protected by the government.
解析：选D 推理判断题。根据第三段最后一句“... it was a protected national possession ...”可知，该峡谷是国家所有，所以是得到了政府的保护。
10．What can we learn about the canyon
A．It is colorful. B．It is muddy.
C．It is boring. D．It is scaring.
解析：选B 细节理解题。根据最后一段可知，作者一家在峡谷里不仅做泥面膜(a mud pack)而且用泥玩游戏，所以峡谷是有泥的。其他三个选项文章没有描述。故选B项。
Ⅱ.阅读七选五(共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分)
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。
Learning to set goals plays an important role as your child starts to gain independence. However, setting goals doesn't come naturally to your child, so helping him to learn the process should probably be one of your goals.
Explain the word “goal”. Your child may know what a goal is when it comes to soccer, but he may not understand what it means in everyday life. __11__
Listen to your child. Ideally, you want your child to be able to decide for himself what his goals are. __12__ Let him talk about what he thinks he does well and what he thinks he needs to improve. If he's stuck, you can provide some examples of your own personal goals.
Help keep goals achievable. Don't throw cold water on your child. __13__ For example, if your child wants to be a champion swimmer, but can't swim an entire lap of the pool yet, you can suggest he start by making that his first goal.
__14__ Help your child write down his goals in an easy to follow form. Being able to see and check off the steps on the way to his goal is key in keeping him motivated. A really simple way is to have your child draw a ladder on a piece of paper, writing his goal at the top and each step to that goal on the rungs (梯级). __15__
A．Change goals every so often.
B．Make a visual goal reminder.
C．Don't always tell him what you think.
D．He's climbing to the top as he gets closer to his goal.
E．You can take sports as an example to help explain it to him.
F．Once he has set up a goal, he may find it very difficult to achieve it.
G．When a goal is beyond his reach, help him break it down into smaller pieces.
答案：11～15 ECGBD
Ⅲ.完形填空(共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
“It's too late for me, Susan. I'm too __16__ for school，” said Sharron. “How old are you？” Susan asked. “I'm thirty.” Susan pointed at the bruises on Sharron's wrists, “I'm familiar with ‘__17__’ like these. Honey, it's never too late to __18__ your dream. Let me tell you how I know.”
Susan began __19__ a part of her life few knew about. “At my __20__ settlement, the judge gave our sons to my husband __21__ I was only nineteen and he felt I couldn't provide for them. The __22__ of him taking my babies left me weeping. To make things __23__， my husband took the boys and moved, cutting all contact I had with them. Just like the judge predicted, I __24__ to make ends meet. I found work as a waitress, working for __25__ only. Many days my meals __26__ milk and biscuits. The most difficult thing was the __27__ in my soul. I lived in a tiny one room apartment and the loneliness would defeat me. I wished I could play with my babies and hear them laugh.”
Even __28__ four decades, the memory was still painful. Sharron's eyes filled with tears as she reached out to __29__ Susan. Susan continued, “I remarried and had a daughter. She became my reason for living until she went to college. Then I was __30__ where I started, not knowing what to do with__31__ — until the day my mother had an operation. I watched the nurses care for her and thought: I can do that. I __32__ to take steps toward my goal. I began __33__ until late at night.” Susan paused and looked __34__ in Sharron's eyes, “I received my diploma when I was forty six years old.”
Tears rolled down Sharron's cheeks. Here was someone offering the key that might unlock the door of her __35__ life.
语篇解读：本文为记叙文。Sharron一蹶不振，Susan用自己的亲身经历告诉她：追逐自己的梦想永远都不晚。
16．A.old B．young
C．fair D．poor
解析：选A 由上下文“It's too late for me”及“How old are you”可知，Sharron觉得自己年纪太大了，不适合上学了。
17．A.limits B．dreams
C．problems D．efforts
解析：选C Susan此处意指对方年龄大和手腕上的伤痕两个问题。
18．A.become B．follow
C．accept D．admit
解析：选B 追逐自己的梦想永远不晚。
19．A.suffering B．preferring
C．enjoying D．sharing
解析：选D 由上文“Let me tell you how I know”及下文Susan讲的内容可知，她与对方分享自己的经历。
20．A.family B．wealth
C．service D．divorce
解析：选D 由下文失去儿子的监护权和丈夫搬家可知，Susan提及自己的离婚协议。
21．A.if B．though
C．because D．until
解析：选C “I was only nineteen and he felt I couldn't provide for them”是Susan失去孩子的监护权的原因。
22．A.blow B．chance
C．belief D．loss
解析：选A 由weeping可知，丈夫带走孩子对Susan而言是沉重的打击。
23．A.better B．worse
C．easier D．clearer
解析：选B 由下文前夫带孩子搬家可知，情况对于Susan而言更糟了。
24．A.saved B．expected
C．promised D．struggled
解析：选D 由上文“he felt I couldn't provide for them”可知，正如法官所预料的，Susan勉强度日。
25．A.tips B．fun
C．honor D．experiences
解析：选A 服务生的工资仅靠小费。
26．A.led to B．consisted of
C．turned to D．brought in
解析：选B 有一段时间，她的三餐都是牛奶和饼干。
27．A.arrival B．recovery
C．emptiness D．pleasure
解析：选C 由下句中的loneliness可知，让Susan最难以忍受的是内心的空虚。
28．A.for B．in
C．after D．under
解析：选C 由“the memory”可知，Susan是在离婚40年后回忆往事。
29．A.comfort B．question
C．welcome D．push
解析：选A 由“Sharron's eyes filled with tears”可知，Sharron伸手安慰仍在痛苦中的Susan。
30．A.over B．ahead
C．back D．down
解析：选C 女儿离家上大学，Susan觉得自己的生活又回到了原点。
31．A.myself B．her
C．it D．that
解析：选A 由上文“She became my reason for living”可知，生活中Susan一直找不到自我。
32．A.asked B．decided
C．managed D．failed
解析：选B 由“I can do that”可知，Susan决定为实现梦想采取实际行动。
33．A.sleeping B．studying
C．waking D．working
解析：选B Susan的具体行动就是熬夜读书。
34．A.immediately B．sadly
C．slightly D．directly
解析：选D Susan直视Sharron，揭示自己的努力成果来鼓励她。
35．A.peaceful B．normal
C．busy D．dark
解析：选D 由文章开始对Sharron自我迷茫、手上有伤的描述可知，她认为生活没有希望，看不到未来。
非选择题部分
Ⅳ. 语法填空(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
Berlin has the __36__(distinct) of being one of the most beautiful cities in the world. If you're planning to pay a visit to Berlin in Germany, here are a few basic things you need to know.
The best time __37__ (visit) this famous city is during one of its long, hot summers, so book a flight to Berlin during the months of June to late August, better __38__ advance.
Now that you have __39__ idea about the best time of the year to visit Berlin, what are the must see places in this lively __40__ (Europe) city First you should not miss a stop to the Berlin Wall that __41__ (separate) the eastern and western part of Berlin in the past. You should also check out the Reichstag, Checkpoint Charlie, Treptower Park and the Brandenburg Gate.
Just as it is the case when __42__ (travel) in any foreign city, you can find quite a few interesting off the beaten path routes, __43__ will allow you to discover more about one of Germany's most historical and dynamic(有活力的) cities: Berlin.
With all the attractions Berlin has to offer you'll want to know __44__ you can relax at the end of a busy day of sightseeing, so __45__ is good to know Berlin has a great range of Berlin holiday apartments throughout the German capital.
语篇解读：文章主要介绍了柏林这一旅游胜地。
36．distinction 考查名词。设空处作宾语，表示“盛名，殊荣”，故填distinction。
37．to visit 考查不定式作定语的用法。the best time to do sth.意为“做某事的最佳时机”。
38．in 考查固定短语。in advance意为“提前”。
39．an 考查不定冠词。have an idea about...意为“知道，了解”。
40．European 考查形容词作定语的用法。设空处作定语修饰city，表示“欧洲的”，故填European。
41．separated 考查一般过去时。由“in the past”可知，separate所表示的动作发生在过去，应用一般过去时，故填separated。
42．travelling 考查动词 ing形式作状语的用法。when与设空处构成“连词＋分词”结构，因you与travel之间是逻辑上的主谓关系，故填travelling。
43．which 考查关系词。设空处引导非限制性定语从句，且在从句中作主语，故填which。
44．where 考查连接词。设空处引导宾语从句，且由so后面的分句可知，设空处表地点，故填where。
45．it 考查it的用法。设空处作形式主语，真正的主语是“to know ...the German capital”，故填it。
Ⅴ.应用文写作(满分15分)
请写一篇80词左右的短文，介绍你的祖国——中国。要点如下：
1．中国具有悠久的历史和文化；
2．地理位置、面积和人口情况；
3．美丽的山川。长江是世界上最长的河流之一，长城是世界七大奇观之一；
4．人民勤劳勇敢。
参考范文：
My motherland — China is a great country with a long history and rich culture. It lies in the east of Asia, with an area of 9,600,000 square kilometers and a population of 1.3 billion. Beijing is her capital. There are many beautiful mountains and rivers, as well as rich nature resources in China. The Changjiang River, as we all know, is among the longest rivers in the world, and the Great Wall is one of the seven wonders on the earth. The Chinese people are hard working and brave people. Their hard work and wisdom have brought great changes in China in the past years.
Ⅵ.读后续写(满分25分)
阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。
My mother was a supporter of physical punishment, but for all her talking she has never spanked (打屁股) my siblings (兄弟姐妹) and me only once. Instead she found ways of punishment that left a more lasting memory than giving us a spanking. One of the most memorable of these occasions occurred when I was four.
In the early 70's my mother attended college during the day and I was in daycare. One day at daycare watched an extremely tired mother attempt to pick up her daughter. The little girl asked, “Momma, are we going to McDonald's for dinner？” The mother replied, “Honey, not tonight. Momma has to run a few errands (差事) and then we have to go home and cook dinner for Daddy.”“But I wanna go.” “Susie, I said not tonight. Maybe, if you are a good girl, we can go tomorrow.” Susie immediately dropped to the floor, kicking and screaming,_ “I want to go to McDonald's.”
No amount of pleading (恳求) or scolding,_her mother tried to stop Susie's tantrum (发脾气). Finally her mother gave in, “Okay, Susie, let's go to McDonald's.”Susie stopped yelling and smiling, she grabbed her mother's hand and they left. To say I was amazed would be inaccurate; I was delighted that anything I wanted could be had by throwing a tantrum.
That day my mother picked me up early from daycare because we were going to a store to purchase some Christmas items. I was excited by the lights and decorations, and as we walked through the toy section on the way to the_counter,_I saw a toy I had to have. It was a white and red telephone whose bells rang as it was pulled along on a string. Looking lovingly up at my mother I asked, “Mama, can I have that telephone？”
She replied, “Baby, not now, but if you are a good girl, maybe Santa will bring it to you.”“But Mama, I want that telephone right now.” Her eyes narrowed and her hand tightened on mine. “Becky,_you can't have that_telephone today, but if you misbehave, you can have a spanking.”
注意：1.所续写短文的词数应为150左右；
2．至少使用5个短文中标有下划线的关键词语；
3．续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好；
4．续写完成后，请用下划线标出你所使用的关键词语。
Paragraph 1：
By now we were standing in the long Holiday line to pay the bill, and I figured it was a good chance.
Paragraph 2：
“Mama, stop. Mama, get up，” I tearfully pleaded.
参考范文：
Paragraph 1：
By now we were standing in the long Holiday line to pay the bill, and I figure it was a good chance.I lay down on the ground and began screaming,_“I want that_telephone，” over and over again.Weary Christmas shoppers looked as my mother calmly said, “Becky,_you'd better get up by the count of three or else. One ...Two ...Three.” Nothing.I was still in full tantrum.So then she lay down beside me on the floor, and began kicking and screaming, “I want a new car, I want a new house. I want some jewelry, I want ...” Shocked, I stood up.
Paragraph 2：
“Mama, stop. Mama, get up，” I tearfully pleaded. She stood, and brushed herself off. At first stunned, the others waiting in line began to sporadically clap, and before I knew it they were cheering and laughing and patting my mother on her back. She blushed and took a little bow and the next thirty minutes in line was pure misery for me as various parents leaving the store, shake their heads at me and say with a smile, “Your mom got you good.I bet you'll never try that again.” And I didn't, because it left a lasting mental picture more effective than any physical mark.
