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The summer I was ten, my mother decided to bring us to the world of art. My brother and I were not very excited when we realized what my mother meant. What she meant was that we would have to spend one afternoon a week with her at the Fine Arts Museum. Before each visit to the museum, she made us read about artists and painting styles. It was almost as bad as being in school. Who wants to spend the summer thinking about artists when you could be with your friends at the swimming pool?
First we had to read about ancient Egyptians and their strange way of painting faces and then go to look at them at the museum. My 12-year-old brother thought this was so funny, but I was not interested. Later we had to learn about artists in the Middle Ages who painted people wearing strange long clothing. We had to look at pictures of fat babies with wings and curly (鬈曲的) hair and with no clothes on flying around the edges of paintings. I certainly couldn"t see what was so great about art.
On our last visit to the museum, something happened when I saw a painting by a woman called Mary. In it, a woman was reading to a child. The colors were soft and gentle, and you could tell by the mother" s expression how happy she was just to be with the child. I couldn"t stop looking at this painting ! I wanted to see every painting Mary had ever made! It was really worth looking at so many paintings to find a painter who could interest me so much.
53. The aim of the mother" s plan was to _________.
A. take them to visit the museum B. introduce them to the world of art
C. ask them to read about artists D. show them different painting styles
54. What was the writer" s experience in the museum before the last visit?
A. She came to feel her mother" s love. B. She liked many paintings.
C. She hardly enjoyed herself. D. She could understand the pictures of fat babies.
55. What made the writer go through a change that summer?
A. One of Mary"s paintings. B. A strange way of painting.
C. Artists in the Middle Ages. D. Her mother" s instruction.
56. From the text, we can see _________.
A. the importance of curiosity B. the effect of art
C. the value of learning D. the power of family education
答案
53-56 B C A B
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III. 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）
James’s New Bicycle
James shook his money box again. Nothing! He carefully __34__ the coins that lay on the bed. $24.52 was all that he had. The bicycle he wanted was at least $90! __35__ on earth was he going to get the __36_ of the money?
He knew that his friends all had bicycles. It was __37__ to hang around with people when you were the only one without wheels. He thought about what he could do. There was no __38__ asking his parents, for he knew they had no money to __39__.
There was only one way to get money, and that was to __40__ it. He would have to find a job. __41__ who would hire him and what could he do? He decided to ask Mr. Clay for advice, who usually had __42__ on most things.
“Well, you can start right here,” said Mr. Clay. “My windows need cleaning and my car needs washing.”
That was the __43__ of James’s odd-job(零工) business. For three months he worked every day after finishing his homework. He was amazed by the __44__ of jobs that people found for him to do. He took dogs and babies for walks, cleared out cupboards, and mended books. He lost count of the __45__ of cars he washed and windows he cleaned, but the __46__ increased and he knew that he would soon have __47__ for the bicycle he longed for.
The day __48__ came when James counted his money and found $94.32. He __49__ no time and went down to the shop to pick up the bicycle he wanted. He rode __50__ home, looking forward to showing his new bicycle to his friends. It had been hard __51__ for the money, but James knew that he valued his bicycle __52__ he had bought it with his own money. He had __53__what he thought was impossible, and that was worth even more than the bicycle.
34. A. cleaned B. covered C. counted D. checked
35. A. How B. Why C. Who D. What
36. A. amount B. part C. sum D. rest
37. A. brave B. hard C. smart D. unfair
38. A. point B. reason C. result D. right
39. A. split B. spend C. spare D. save
40. A. borrow B. earn C. raise D. collect
41. A. Or B. So C. For D. But
42. A. decisions B. experience C. opinions D. knowledge
43. A. beginning B. introduction C. requirement D. opening
44. A. similarity B. quality C. suitability D. variety
45. A. brand B. number C. size D. type
46. A. effort B. pressure C. money D. trouble
47. A. all B. enough C. much D. some
48. A. finally B. instantly C. normally D. regularly
49. A. gave B. left C. took D. wasted
50. A. patiently B. proudly C. silently D. tiredly
51. A. applying B. asking C. looking D. working
52. A. since B. if C. than D. though
53. A. deserved B. benefited C. achieved D. learned
第二节：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四个选项（A、B、C 和D ）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
An Act of Kindness
Mother was making a dish for Mrs. Smith next door , 36 six-year-old Susie came up and 37 why Mommy was doing so .
“Because Mrs. Smith is very sad: she lost her daughter and she has a broken heart. We need to take care of her 38 .And when someone is very , very sad , they have trouble doing the 39 things like making dinner or other housework . Because we’re part of a 40 and Mrs Smith is our neighbor , we need to do some thing to help her. Mrs Smith won’t 41 be able to talk with or hug her daughter or do all those wonderful things that mommies and daughters do together. You’re a very smart girl , Susie ; maybe you’ll think of some way to help take care of Mrs. Smith.”
Susie thought seriously about this 42 and how she could do her part in 43 Mrs. Smith. A few minutes later , Susie knocked on her door. After a few moments , Mrs Smith 44 the knock with a “Hi , Susie”.
Susie noticed that Mrs. Smith didn’t have that 45 musical quality about her voice when she greeted someone, and she also looked as though having been 46 because her eyes were weary and swollen(肿胀). “What can I do for you , Susie ?” asked Mrs. Smith.
“My mommy says that you lost your daughter and you’re very , very sad with a broken heart.” Susie 47 her hand out shyly. In it was a 48 . “This is for your 49 . Mrs. Smith knelt down and hugged Susie , choking back her tears. 50 her tears she said ,”thank you , darling girl, this will help a lot.”
Mrs. Smith accepted Susie’s act of kindness and took it one step 51 . She bought a small key ring with a picture frame ---- 52 designed to carry keys and proudly display a family portrait at the same time. Mrs. Smith placed Susie’s Band –Aid in the frame to 53 herself to heal a little every time she sees it. She wisely knows that healing takes time and support . It has become her 54 for healing , 55 forgetting the joy and love she experienced with her laughter.
36. A. when B. then C. as D. while
37. A. stated B. wandered C. claimed D. wondered
38. A. after all B. at present C. from now on D. for a little while
39. A. little B. few C. hard D. tough
40. A. family B. community C. world D. race
41. A. even B. nearly C. ever D. barely
42. A. challenge B. chance C. incident D. risk
43. A. attending to B. stocking with C. dealing with D. getting on with
44. A. reacted B. responded C. answered D. received
45. A. desperate B. familiar C. annoying D. anxious
46. A. sleeping B. reflecting C. weeping D. praying
47. A. brought B. took C. held D. pulled
48. A. Band-Aid B. key C. picture D. frame
49. A. daughter B. eyes C. hands D. broken heart
50. A. Upon B. Through C. At D. By
51. A. further B. as well C. in detail D. once again
52. A. that B. which C. what D. one
53. A. recover B. remind C. reward D. repay
54. A. symbol B. burden C. pressure D. ambition
55. A. rather than B. in case of C. yet not D. regardless of
三、完形填空。（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、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
In February 2006, I flew into Beijing from Shanghai to watch a performance by Iceland’s Bjork and to interview her.
Some people find it difficult to 36 Bjork’s music. Her sound is an acquired taste, but 37 you get into it, you’re hooked. After the 38 press conference, I was 39 to a room where we did a one-on-one 40 for radio. I was surprised at how intelligent and pleasant she was. And fun.
The 41 at Worker’s Stadium was unbelievably wonderful. Barefoot for most of the show, Bjork 42 the audience’s interest with her music and her spirit.
However, an incident gave me an impression that she was unusual and moody.
The next day I was invited to go to the Great Wall with a lot of 43 who were to take pictures of Bjork. She was with her son and did not seem to be in the 44 for the photographers. She stood and stared at the ground, not facing the 45 .
Then suddenly, she ran off to the 46 , out to her waiting bus, and sped back to Beijing. It was strange to see since she had been so 47 with the press a few days before.
After leaving Beijing, she went on to perform in Hong Kong and Thailand. In a story that 48 around the world, she jumped on and attacked a female reporter at the Bangkok airport who 49 said, “Welcome to Thailand!”
You may have seen her at the Academy Awards a few years ago when she 50 in that usual swan costume, 51 perhaps her performance of Oceania at the opening ceremony of the 2004 Greece Olympics. Bjork does demand attention.
She’s 52 a new album, Volta. She challenges us to enter her own world with every album, and this one is no 53 .
Working with a variety of producers, including Timbaland, she takes us into her music again with an artistic 54 . It is 55 to digest, but if you can appreciate her unusual efforts, you will have a lot to get into.
36. A. receive B. get C. hear D. accept
37. A. while B. after C. before D. once
38. A. heated B. attended C. appointed D. packed
39. A. led B. brought C. fetched D. carried
40. A. lecture B. comment C. interview D. dialogue
41. A. game B. party C. performance D. play
42. A. held B. acquired C. seized D. focused
43. A. viewers B. tourists C. reporters D. officials
44. A. state B. mood C. situation D. position
45. A. cameras B. audience C. films D. directors
46. A. exit B. entrance C. edge D. side
47. A. communicative B. conservative C. cooperative D. aggressive
48. A. turned B. went C. came D. ran
49. A. already B. hardly C. simply D. seldom
50. A. appeared B. accompanied C. presented D. joined
51. A. or B. and C. so D. but
52. A. showed B. collected C. produced D. took
53. A. exception B. excuse C. way D. comment
54. A. spirit B. ability C. talent D. understanding
55. A. easy B. simple C. difficult D. funny
Amateur Performance Night
Every third Thursday of the month, aspiring（有抱负的）artists present, read or perform original or existing material, at the Amateur Performance Night -- and anyone can come and watch. So come to the Amateur Performance Night to enjoy presentations and performances on a wide variety of subjects, and practice your languages (Chinese and English) while you do!
7-9 pm, March 15
20 yuan (entrance fee includes one drink and a snack)
Room 109, 2 Dongping Road
amateur.performance.night@gmail.com
Good-Heart Sale
ENO holds a seasonal sale at discounted prices, some more than 50 percent off. When you mention SCAA (Second Chance Animal Aid), 10 percent of the sales income will be donated to the animal rescue group.
Cash only
March 10-24
In Factory, 6F, building A, 1147
Xikang Road, near Wuning Road
Free Coffee for All!
This Friday, March 16, wil be an exciting day for most coffee buyers, especially those who love Starbucks. Between 10 am and 12 noon, Starbucks will hold its second “Coffee Break” and everyone who drops by a local Starbucks outlet can get a free Tall (12-ounce) cup of coffee. The event was first held in America last year and attracted more than 500,000 people. This year the Coffee Break will spread to all Starbucks stores in the US, Canada, New Zealand, Australia, Thailand,Malaysia, the Philippines, Indonesia and, best of all, China.
Shanghai BookCrossing
Bring books you want to exchange, take away your next fab read. Books are mostly of English language, and include novels, thrillers, chicklit, biography, non-fiction, travel books, classics magazines, etc. Open to all, no registration necessary. Joining in is fun and FREE.
2 pm, March 17, April 21
Figaro Coffee, 160 Xingye Road
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/shanghaibxers/
60. In which section will the text appear in the newspaper?
A. News reports. B. Business world.
C. Different voices. D. Life events.
61. By attending which of the events will it be likely for you to practise your English?
A. Amateur Performance Night and Shanghai Book Crossing.
B. Amateur Performance Night and Good heart sale.
C. Good Heart Sale and Shanghai Book Crossing.
D. Good Heart Sale and Free Coffee for All.
62. What can we infer from the passage?
A. Tickets to all the events are free.
B. Free coffee for all will attract more Chinese than foreigners.
C. If you want to get any information about the events, you can only surf the Internet.
D. Both the organizers and participants of Good heart sale show concern about animals.
In this age of Internet chat, videogames and reality television, there is no shortage of mindless activities to keep a child occupied. Yet, despite the competition, my 8-year-old daughter Rebecca wants to spend her free time writing short stories. She wants to enter one of her stories into a writing contest, a competition she won last year.
As a writer I know about winning contests, and about losing them. I know what it is like to work hard on a story only to receive a rejection slip (退稿条) from the publisher. I also know the pressures of trying to live up to a reputation created by previous victories. What if she doesn’t win the contest again? That’s the strange thing about being a parent. So many of our own past scars and ruined hopes can surface.
A revelation (启示) came last week when I asked her, “Don’t you want to win again?”
“No”, she replied, “I just want to tell the story of an angel going to first grade.”
I had just spent weeks correcting her stories as she spontaneously (自发地) told them. Telling myself that I was merely an experienced writer guiding the young writer across the hall, I offered suggestions for characters, conflicts and endings for her tales. The story about a fearful angel starting first grade was quickly “guided” by me into the tale of a little girl with a wild imagination taking her first music lesson. I had turned her contest into my contest without even realizing it.
Staying back and giving kids space to grow is not as easy as it looks. Because I know very little about farm animals who use tools or angels who go to first grade, I had to accept the fact that I was co-opting (借用) my daughter’s experience.
While stepping back was difficult for me, it was certainly a good first step that I will quickly follow with more steps, putting myself far enough away to give her room but close enough to help if asked. All the while I will be reminding myself that children need room to experiment, grow and find their own voices.
67. What do we learn form the first paragraph?
A. Now too many entertainments take up too much time.
B. Children do find lots of fun in many mindless activities.
C. Rebecca is much too occupied to enjoy her free time.
D. Rebecca draws on a lot of online materials for her writing.
68. What did the author say about her own writing experience?
A. She was constantly under pressure of writing more.
B. Most of her stories had been rejected by publishers.
C. She did not quite live up to her reputation as a writer.
D. Her way to success was full of pains and frustrations.
69. Why did Rebecca want to enter this year’s writing contest?
A. She had won a prize in the previous contest.
B. She wanted to share her stories with readers.
C. She was sure of winning with her mother’s help.
D. She believed she possessed real talent for writing.
70. What’s the author’s advice for parents?
A. Children should be given every chance to voice their opinions.
B. Parents should keep an eye on the activities their kids engage in.
C. Children should be allowed freedom to grow through experience.
D. A writing career, though attractive, is not for every child to pursue.
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