1、1考试时间：45 分钟姓名：_班级：_ 考号： _一 、完形填空阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C 和 D）选出可以填入空白的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。It was two days before Christmas and young Maggie Dotson was already being told that her Christmas wish would not be coming true. Paxton, she was 1, would not be coming back.Before that December day a/an 2baby d
2、eer had been abandoned in the woods behind the Dotsons home. So 3was the little deer that he hadnt the strength to run from Maggies father when he 4him. 5he carried the little deer towards their home, Maggie rushed outside and 6rubbed the little deers nose; it licked (舔) Maggies hand, which made her
3、 laugh. Mr. Dotson smiled and just shook his head. He proceeded to carry the little deer to the 7.In what seemed like a few seconds to Mr. Dotson, Maggie rushed to the house and came back carrying a medical bag, and a 8of lettuce (莴苣) she had 9from the refrigerator. Maggie handed her father the bag,
4、 and then placed the lettuce by the little deers mouth - but he wasnt 10.As Mr. Dotson placed a 11around the little deers injured hoof (蹄), Maggie became excited as the little deer began to bite on the lettuce. It was dark outside and the temperature was quite 12. Maggie insisted that her father ret
5、urn with carrots and warm blankets for him. He promised he 13.After he 14the light in the garage, Maggie turned to her father and said, “Im going to name him Paxton, Daddy.With time and 15, Maggie finally gained the little deers 16. In fact, he was soon eating carrots right out of her hand. And when
6、 the holidays were over and Maggie was back in school, she never left 17feeding Paxton first thing every morning.Mr. Dotson could see the 18that his daughter felt for the little deer. That scared him,19, because he knew Maggie would never be able to say 20. So when his hoof had finally healed, Mr. D
7、otson came home early one afternoon to set him free.1.A. asked B. advised C. told D. meant2.A. lost B. injured C. escaped D. freed23.A. weak B. sick C. tired D. frightened4.A. threatened B. scratched C. witnessed D. approached5.A. Before B. Since C. While D. As6.A. gently B. slightly C. toughly D. v
8、oluntarily7.A. house B. garage C. woods D. backyard8.A. row B. mouthful C. handful D. basket9.A. stole B. grabbed C. threw D. kept10.A. absorbed B. engaged C. satisfied D. interested11.A. ingredient B. label C. restriction D. bandage12.A. freezing B. warm C. hot D. normal13.A. could B. would C. shou
9、ld D. might14.A. turned up B. turned on C. turned off D. turned out15.A. persistence B. recognition C. sequence D. sacrifice16.A. appetite B. security C. awareness D. trust17.A. except B. without C. after D. until318.A. beauty B. bridge C. bond D. bitterness19.A. therefore B. thus C. still D. though
10、20.A. goodbye B. good night C. hello D. apology二 、阅读理解AThere are an extremely large number of antsworldwide. Each individual (个体的) ant hardly weigh anything, but put together they weigh roughly the same as all of mankind. They also live nearly everywhere, except on frozen mountain tops and around th
11、e poles.Foranimals their size, ants have been astonishingly successful, largely due to their wonderfulsocial behavior.In colonies (群体) that range in size from a few hundred to tens of millions, they organize their lives with a clear division of labor. Even more amazing is how they achievethis level
12、of organization. Where we use sound and sight to communicate, ants dependprimarily on pheromone (外激素), chemicals sent out by individuals and smelled or tastedby fellow members of their colony. When an ant finds food, it produces a pheromone that will lead others straight to where the food is. When a
13、n individual ant comes under attack or is dying, it sends out an alarm pheromone to warn the colony to prepare for a conflict as a defense unit.In fact, when it comes to the art of war, ants have no equal. They are completely fearless and will readily take on a creature much larger than themselves,
14、attacking in large groups and overcoming their target. Such is their devotion to the common good of the colony that not only soldier ants but also worker ants will sacrifice their lives to help defeat an enemy.Behaving in this selfless and devoted manner, these little creatures have survived on Eart
15、h, for more than 140 million years, far longer than dinosaurs. Because they think as one, they have a collective (集体的) intelligence greater than you would expect from itsindividual parts.21.We can learn from the passage that ants are _.A. not willing to share foodB. not found around the polesC. more
16、 successful than all other animalsD. too many to achieve any level of organization22.Ants can use pheromones for_.A. escape B. communication C. warning enemies D. arranging labor23.What does the underlined expression “take on“ in Paragraph 3 mean? A. Accept. B. Employ. C. Play with. D. Fight against
17、.24.Which of the following contributes most to the survival of ants? A. Their behavior. B. Their size. C. Their number. D. 4Their weightBChina produces 58,000 tons of silk each yearYet one of the most popular silk companies in the world is Jim Thompson, a brand based in ThailandThompson, a Delaware
18、native, was trained to be an architect in the mid1920s, but joined the United States army in the early 1940s in response to the rise of World War II He was soon appointed to the Office of Strategic Services （ which eventually became the CIA） and traveled around the world, including Thailand, where h
19、e fell in love with the people and their countryThere were few hotels that accommodated international travelers in the capital of Bangkok, and Thompson thought that with the rise of leisure travel, the Far East would make an appealing destination for Westerners Upon his discharge from the military i
20、n 1946, he returned to Thailand to start his own silk businessAt the time, silk was main y being produced in the northeast of Thailand, but due to the dullness of the collection process, silk production was on the decline Thompson was determined to revive（振兴） the business, so in 1947, he took a vari
21、ety of silk thread back to New York City to see if the product would be marketable to foreign consumers。 He received a positive response9 so the Jim Thompson Silk Company was founded in 1948Jim Thompson is credited for reviving the silk industry After the establishment of his company, silk costumes
22、soon-appeared in Broadway plays and popular films such as Ben Hur, and Thai royalty, such as Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, began wearing silk often Many also think his work contributed greatly to the Thai economy, since the silk industry continues to employ thousands of Thai citizens even todayJim Thom
23、psons success is no mystery However, his disappearance on March 26, 1967 certainly is one Thompson made a trip to Malaysia to visit friends and one day, ventured into the jungle on an afternoon walk He was never seen again despite search parties sent out by the Royal Army Air Corps and British troop
24、s Many have their own theories on his disappearance, but none have been completely confirmed 25.What conclusion can you make about silk since the Jim Thompson Silk Companys establishment?A Siik has only been worn by royalty B Silk has become harder to getC Silk has become more popular D Silk has bec
25、ome more expensive26.According to the passage, which of the following statements is NOT true about Thompson?A His military service ended after World War B His disappearance remains a mysteryC He is the founder of JimThompson D He is a Thai American 27.Which one of the following is the closest in mea
26、ning to the underlined word “credited” in paragraph 5?A Honoured B Sorry C Accounted D Blamed28.What is this passage mostly about? 5A The revival of the silk industryB The mysterious disappearance of Jim Thompson C How the silk industry improved the Thai economyD How Jim Thompson Silk Company came i
27、nto beingCAt home, ordering food from a menu is a normal, everyday routine. I dont even give it a second thought. In China, its a whole other story! Here, ordering is a fun game of trial and error, and the adventure begins before the food is even served!Many restaurants in central Beijing advertise
28、“English language menus”, but the translations can just add to the confusion. Although accompanying pictures can be a helpful relief, the translations often make the whole experience even more amusing. During my first few weeks in China I tried some delicious dishes with off-the-wall names. As an ex
29、periment, my friends and I would order things like “students addicted to chicken gristle (软骨)” and “red burned lion head”. It was always fun to see what landed on our table. Eventually we learned that “lion head” was actually pork, and “students” are “addicted” to diced (切碎的) chicken with green pepp
30、er.Recently, I came across a busy restaurant down a narrow side street in a Beijing hutong. It was lunchtime and the small room was packed with people sitting on small stools (凳子) eating noodles. I was hungry and cold, and the steaming bowls looked irresistible! I sat myself down and called out for
31、a “caidan!” In response, the waitress pointed to a wall at the back of the restaurant. The wall was full of Chinese characters describing numerous dishes. There was only one sentence in English: “crossing over the bridge noodles”.I had never heard of the dish and had no idea what it would taste like
32、. I took a gamble and ordered one bowl of “crossing over the bridge noodles”. A few minutes later the waitress carried over a heavy bowl full of broth (肉汤) and I quickly dug in. It was the best bowl of noodles I had ever tasted! I have been back again and again and each time I point at the one Engli
33、sh sentence “crossing over the bridge noodles”. I always enter a restaurant in China feeling excited and a little nervous. Who knows what the next ordering adventure will show?29.How does the writer find the English-language menus in many of Beijings restaurants?A. Confusing but amusing. B. Easy to
34、understand.C. Boring and annoying. D. Accurate and helpful.30.The underlined word “gamble” in the last paragraph probably means _.A. taste B. look C. step D. risk31.The passage deals with _.A. the authors favorite Chinese dishesB. the fun the author had ordering food in Chinas restaurantC. a compari
35、son between Western food and Chinese foodD. the correct way to translate the names of Chinese dishes into English32.The passage is developed mainly in the form of _.A. examples and statements B. comparison and conclusionC. causes and effects D. time and description6DMaintown Public LibraryJob Applic
36、ationJob DescriptionThank you for your interest in the Part-Time Public Library Clerk position. The application contains personal information followed by a few short-answer questions; your answers to these questions will help us determine if you are a good candidate for the position of Public Librar
37、y Clerk.Job DutiesAnswer readers questions in person, by telephone and through e-mailOrganize and shelve books and mediaProvide general research assistanceCollect fees, and issue overdue noticesAssist with childrens programsApplicant InformationName: Rosa ChanCurrent Address: 1928 W. Franklin Avenue
38、, Maintown, WA 99571Age : 16High School: Maintown High SchoolDid you graduate? I will graduate in two years.E-mail address: rchanm*hs.eduWhat days and hours (Monday through Saturday) are you able to work?I am available Monday and Wednesday afternoons after4:00 P.M. and all day Saturday.Personal Resp
39、onses1.Why do you want to work at the Maintown Public Library?I consider myself a keen reader, a quality I feel a library clerk should possess. Although my reading preferences span a variety of genres, I consider mystery and science fiction among my favourites. Additionally, I volunteer in my school
40、 library as an assistant after school; therefore, I have experience using a library catalogue and check-out system, assisting others in researching topics through the Internet and shelving books. My school librarian, Mr. Morris, has trained me to process new books for delivery to the floor. I feel m
41、y experience would translate well to the public library system and ensure that the public library gains a valuable employee.2.What do you enjoy about visiting the Maintown Public Library?A library is a place of learning and reflection, so it should be comfortable and welcoming. From the large window
42、s to the plush armchairs to the well-organized layout of the shelves and open spaces, the bright, cheerful atmosphere of our towns library makes me want to extend each of my visits. All my friends have Maintown Public Library cards.3.How do you define good customer service?Good customer service mean
43、s customers leave the library feeling they have accomplished their initial goals for visiting the library that day. In order to assist in this endeavour, a library clerk should determine a customers needs and make those needs a priority. Whether patrons have come to the library to browse for a book,
44、 or they are researching a topic through the Internet or other media, my job would be to assist them in their search.4.A reader complains about the library services or products. How would you respond?I would first apologize for any inconvenience, and then I would work to solve the problem. The key t
45、o solving problems is listening and asking questions. Using the knowledge I have gained through working in my schools library and any skills gained through work in the public library, I would work to handle the issue for the reader. If I am unsure of how to solve the problem, I would ask the librari
46、an for help. Finding a solution to a readers issue will help create a positive environment and ensure that every reader feels comfortable in asking staff for assistance.Please review the following information and sign below.7I certify that I have answered and provided all information honestly and ac
47、curately, to the best of my knowledge, and I give my permission to the public library to contact my references.Applicants signature: Rosa Chan33.The main idea of Rosas answer to Question 1is that .A. she likes assisting readers and finding solutions to issues.B. she interacts well with others and ca
48、n use the Internet.C. she can use a library catalogue and shelve books. D. she enjoys reading and has library experience.34.How are Rosas answers for Question 3 and Question 4 similar?A. Both show that satisfied library customers leave with their needs met.B. Both show the importance of understanding various media in the library.C. Both show the importance of cus
