1、1、An old man lived alone in a town. He wanted to dig up his potato garden, but it was very 41 work. His only son, who always 42 him in the past, was then in prison(监狱).So the old man wrote a letter to his son and said:Dear son,I am feeling pretty bad because it looks like I wont be able to 43 potato
2、es in my garden this year. I 44 to miss doing it because your mother always loved planting time. Im just getting too old to dig up a garden. If you were here, all my 45 would be over. I know you would dig up the garden for me 46 you werent in prison.Love, DadSoon the old man 47 a letter, “Dad, dont
3、dig up the garden! Thats where I buried(埋藏)the guns!”At 4 a.m. the next morning, some 48 came and dug up the whole garden without finding any gun. The old man was 49 and wrote another note to his son. He told him what had happened, and 50 him what to do next.His sons reply was, “Go ahead and plant y
4、our potatoes, Dad. Itsthe best I could do for youfrom here.”41. A. hard B. interesting C. simple D. boring42. A. taught B. helped C. changed D. stopped43. A. cook B. dig C. put D. plant44. A. hope B. forget C. hate D. decide45. A. trouble B. illness C. danger D. fear46. A. if B. unless C. because D.
5、 when47. A. wrote B. received C. sent D. read48. A. friends B. neighbours C. policemen D. prisoners49. A. ill B. lucky C. surprised D. sorry50. A. told B. called C. invited D. asked2、Miss Williams was a teacher, and there were thirty small children in her class. They were very nice, and Miss William
6、s liked 1 of them, but they often lost clothes. It was winter, and the weather was very cold. The childrens mothers always 2 them to school with warm coats and hats and gloves (手套). The children came into the classroom in the morning and 3 their coats and hats and gloves. They 4 their coats and hats
7、 on hooks (钩子) on the wall, and their gloves in the pockets of 5 coats.6 Tuesday Miss Williams found two small blue gloves on the floor in the evening, and in the morning she said to the children, “ 7 gloves are these?”, but 8 answered. Then she looked at Dick. “Havent you got blue gloves, Dick?” sh
8、e asked him.“Yes, Miss,” he answered, “but they 9 be mine. I 10 mine.”( )1. A. both B. all C. some D. none( )2. A. sent B. carried C. take D. put( )3. A. put on B. put up C. took off D. took away( )4. A. took B. brought C. carried D. put( )5. A. his B. her C. our D. their( )6. A. On last B. Last C.
9、In last D. At last( )7. A. Which B. Who C. Whose D. What( )8. A. none B. no one C. not one D. nothing( )9. A. mustnt B. cant C. couldnt D. shouldnt( )10.A. have lost B. am losing C. will lose D. lost3、Shyness means feeling frightened when you are around other people. Some children are 36 shy. Some b
10、ecome very shy later because of their life experience. 37 , everybody gets a little shy sometimes. Its just how much they feel shy. Most people have red faces and talk in 38 sentences when they are shy. But some become 39 shy that they wont go to a restaurant because they are too nervous to order an
11、d pay 40 their food. Some are afraid of meeting 41 people, so they seldom go outside. This kind of shyness can be 42 for a person. If shyness doesnt stop you from doing something you want to do, being shy isnt a big 43 . Some experts say shy people are good at working because they think more and 44
12、less. But remember not to let good opportunities(机会) pass you by just because of it. If you have to sing a song at a birthday party or give some performances in front of others, just do it. Theres 45 to be afraid of. 36. A. shown B. born C. thought D. seen37. A. Sooner or later B. So far C. In fact
13、D. First of all38. A. broken B. strange C. different D. boring39. A. very B. too C. quite D. so40. A. to B. for C. of D. with41. A. new B. foreign C. old D. friendly42. A. good B. helpful C. bad D. usual43. A. question B. example C. excuse D. problem44. A. do B. talk C. get D. sleep45. A. something
14、B. everything C. nothing D. much4、 Fears are something we all have. You need to face your fears and to get over them. However,its easier (41) than done. Running away from your fears doesnt make them leave It just makes them (42) than ever. Were never going to be (43) fearless everything we do, but w
15、e can at least be more fearless and (44)What are the fears that scare you much? Check what they are and get them (45) in the open. Are they things (46) height or snakes? Are you afraid to talk to girl or boy?Ar. you so (47) that you are fearing on saying the wrong thing? These are common fears that
16、(48) your daily lives.Before you can face them, you need to learn more about (49) makes you fearful of these situations Communicating your fear one way. Other people may be able to(50) your anxiety(焦虑)because they know something you dont. It could he from 8 past (51) , something that you could never
17、 forget and has made you fearful (52) thenTo face fears, you have to (53) in something. Its a very healthy way of letting you feel as if nothing can go (54) When you feel that way, you may he able to think (55) about your fears. You will be able 10 believe that everything will be okay. Everything do
18、es end up being okay.41. A called B. acted C. dreamed D. said42. A. louder B sillier C. brighter D. bigger43. A. similarly B. specially C. completely D. strongly44. A. honest B. confident C. patient D energetic45. A. out B. below C. about D away46 A. like B. behind C. among D above47. A. free B; shy
19、 C. polite D. peaceful48. A. wonder B. pretend C. influence D. save49. A. who B. why C where D. what50. A. remind B. realise C. represent D. receive51. A. season B. expression C. subject D. experience52. A. before B. since C. after D .until53. A. believe B. suggest C. dream D. succeed54. A. guilty B
20、. wrong C. direct D. correct55. A. mostly B. fairly C. differently D. gently5、Books are our greatest friends. They 31 us stories of every country in the world. They give us all kinds of 32 .Life is short. One can not know and see 33 in the world. 34- the help of books, one is able to know what happe
21、ned thousands of years ago and 35 is happening in every part of the world now. Books give us not only knowledge 36 pleasure. Reading good books is the best way of_37 our free time. And many beautiful stories for children are 38 and full of wisdom(智慧).All the great men 39 books. Knowledge from books
22、helps them to succeed, because books are the source(源泉)of knowledge and knowledge is the source of 40 .31. A. say B. talk C. Tell32. A. knowledge B. food C. exercise33. A. nothing B. everything C. something34. A. With B. Under C. At35. A. how B. when C. what36. A. and B. but also C. as well as37. A.
23、 spending B. taking C. costing38. A. interest B. interested C. interesting39. A. love B. hate C. dislike40. A. friendship B. success C. Failure6、One summer evening as I was caking dinner, there was a knock at the door. I 41 it and saw a truly bad-looking man. But his voice was 42 as he said. “Good e
24、vening. I come to see if you have a 43 for just one night. I came for a treatment this morning from eastern shore, and theres no bus till next morning.“ He told me he had been hunting (寻找) but with no 44 . 1 told him we would find him a bed, but to rest on the porch (门廊). I went inside and prepared
25、(准备) dinner. When we were ready, I asked him if he would like to 45 us. “No, thank you. I have plenty.“ When I had 46 the dinner, I went out to talk with him. It didnt take a long time to see that this old man had oversize (过大的) heart crowded that tiny body. He told me he fished for a living to 47 h
26、is daughter, her five children, and her husband, who was hopelessly disabled from a back injury. At bedtime, we 48 a bed in the childrens room for him. On his next trip, as a gift, be brought a big fish and some fresh oysters (牡蛎) I had never seen. In the years he came to 49 overnight with us, and t
27、here was never a time he did not bring us some fish or vegetables from his garden.I know our family will always be thankful to have known him, from him we learn what was to accept the bad without a complaint and the good 50 thanks.41. A. felt B. opened C. repaired D. painted42. A. boring B. angry C.
28、 scary D. pleasant43. A. room B. bus C. television D. cake44. A. success B. dinner C. job D. problem45. A. call B. visit C. join D. invite46. A. checked B. finished C. prepared D. cooked47. A. provide B. fetch C. educate D. support48. A. put B. planted C. covered D. discovered49. A. help B. play C.
29、work D. stay50. A. from B. for C. with D. without7、 Life is not easy, but Id like to say “When anything happens, believe in yourself.“When I was young, I was 36 nervous that I couldnt talk to anyone. My classmates often 37 me. I was sad but could do nothing. Later, something happened. It changed my
30、life. It was an English speech contest. My mother asked me to take part in it. It meant I had to 38 in front of all the teachers and students in my school!“Come on, dear. Believe in yourself. You are sure to 39 .“ Then, mother and I talked about many different topics. At last I 40 the topic, “Believ
31、e in yourself“. I tried my best to remember the whole speech and practised it over 100 times. 41 my mothers great love, I did well in the contest. I could 42 believe my ears when the news came that I had won the first prize. I heard the 43 from the teachers and students. Those who once looked down o
32、n (瞧不起) me, now all said “Congratulations!“ to me. My mother hugged me and cried 44 .Since then, everything has changed for me. When I do anything, I try to tell myself to have confidence. This can be 45 not only for a person but also for a country.( ) 36. A. so B. to C. very D. quite( ) 37. A. work
33、ed on B. broke down C. fell off D. laughed at( ) 38. A. write B. speak C. tell D. say( ) 39. A. win B. lose C. beat D. pass( ) 40. A. reached B. brought C. chose D. thought( ) 41. A. At B. To C. As D. With( ) 42. A. almost B. nearly C. ever D. hardly( ) 43. A. cheer B. noise C. thank D. wish( ) 44.
34、A. angrily B. sadly C. quietly D. excitedly( )45. A. real B. really C. true D. truly8、Nick is a 14-year-old school boy. His life is full of exams and studies on weekday. He has 46 free time. He thinks playing computer games 47 the best way to make him relax. When he has free time, he sits in front o
35、f the computer. Just 48 that way, he doesnt eat or drink for several hours.Last weekend, he played games on the computer again. He was too 49 and didnt want to move. He didnt have 50 for six hours. When he had to go to the bathroom, he found he could not move. He 51 to the hospital. The doctor told
36、him he should have a good rest and 52exercise.After coming back from the hospital. Nick follows the doctors 53 .He often plays soccer with his friends. 54 sometimes he still plays computer games on weekends, he 55 does it for long. Now he lives a happy and healthy life.46. A. few B. a few C. much D.
37、 little47. A. is B. are C. be D. was48. A. on B. for C. like D. since49. A. excite B. excites C. exciting D. excited50. A. something B. anything C. nothing D. everything51. A. is taken B. was taken C. was taking D. took52. A. pay attention to B. paid attention to C. take care of D. take out53. A. dr
38、eams B. advices C. advice D. hobbies54. A. Unless B. And C. Because D. Although55. A. ever B. often C. never D. always9、 One day a wise man was walking along the beach when he saw a young man far away picking up something and very gently throwing it into the sea. As he got (31) he called out to the
39、young man, “Good morning! What are you doing?”The young man (32), looked up and replied, “Throwing starfishes into the sea.”“Why are you throwing starfishes into the sea?”“The sun is up and the (33) is going away. And if I dont throw them in theyll (34).”“But, young man, dont you (35) that there are
40、 miles and miles of beach and starfishes all along it. You cant(36) make a difference!”The young man (37) politely. Then he picked another starfish and threw it into the sea, and said, “It made a difference for that (38).” There is something very (39) in each and every one of us. We have all been gi
41、ven the ability to make a difference to shape the future. We must each find our own starfish. And if we throw our starfish wisely and well, the (40) will be better. 31. C32. B33. A34. B35. B36. A37. D38. D39. A40. D31. A. better B. farther C. closer D. faster32. A. continued B. stopped C. watched D.
42、 answered33. A. water B. wind C. boat D. fish34. A. leave B. die C. run D. lose35. A. believe B. realize C. expect D. guess36. A. possibly B. hardly C. especially D. fortunately37. A. replied B. argued C. spoke D. listened38. A. day B. time C. place D. one39. A. special B. brave C. strange D. lucky4
43、0. A. family B. village C. country D. world10、阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,然后从各题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳选项。Norman Bethune is one of Chinas most famous heroes, but he wasnt Chinesehe was Canadian. He gave his life to helping the Chinese people.Norman Bethune 46 born in 1890. He became a 47 in 1916, and he went to the f
44、ront to look after injured soldiers in the First World War. He saw many soldiers die in the war. Later he invented new treatments to 48 soldiers, and medical tools to use outside hospital. In 1938 he came to treat the Chinese soldiers in the mountains north of Yanan. There were 49 doctors, so he had
45、 to work very hard. He opened hospitals to give treatment to local people and soldiers, and to train doctors and nurses. He also wrote books so that doctors could learn about new treatments.Dr Bethune worked very hard without stopping to 50 . Once, he preformed operations 51 69 hours without stoppin
46、g, and saved 112people. He 52 working in spite of cutting his hand during an operation. In the end, he died because he did not take care of his 53 .Dr Bethunes work with the Chinese soldiers made 54 a hero in China. There are books and films about him, and he is 55 remembered in both Canada and China.46. A. is B. was C. has been D. be47. A.