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Larry Walters is among the relatively few who have actually turned their dreams into reality. His story is true, even though you may find it hard to believe.
Larry was a truck driver, but his lifelong dream was to fly. After graduating from high school, he joined the Air Force in hopes of becoming a pilot. Unfortunately, poor eyesight disqualified him. So, as he sat there in his lawn chair, he dreamed about the magic of flying.
Then one day, Larry Walters got an idea. He went to the local Army-Navy store and bought a tank of helium (氦) and forty-five weather balloons. Back in his yard, Larry used straps to attach the balloons to his lawn chair, the kind you might have in your own back yard.
He fixed the chair to the ground and filled the balloons with helium. Then he packed some sandwiches and drinks and loaded a BB gun, figuring he could pop (打爆) a few of those balloons when it was time to return to earth.
Being ready, Larry sat in his chair and cut the fixing rope. His plan was to lazily float upwards and then lazily back down to land. But, things didn’t quite work out that way.
Instead, he shot up as if fired from a cannon! He climbed until he finally reached eleven THOUSAND feet! At that height, he could hardly risk shooting at any of the balloons, for fear of losing the balance! So, he stayed up there, sailing around for fourteen hours, totally at a loss as to how to get down. Eventually, an airliner pilot radioed the airport about passing a guy in a lawn chair at eleven thousand feet ... with a gun in his lap (腿面).
At nightfall, the winds on the coast made Larry drift out to sea. At that point, the Navy sent a helicopter to rescue him. Eventually they were able to fly over him and drop a rescue line with which they gradually get him back to earth.
On hitting the ground, he was arrested. When led away in handcuffs, a television reporter called out to ask, “Mr. Walters, why did you do it?” Larry stopped, eyed the man for a moment and replied, “A man can’t just sit around. What happens tomorrow depends on what you do today.”
Are you doing something to improve your life ... or just sitting around?
57. It is the fact that Larry _______.
A. was a qualified pilot B. was an amazing bus driver
C. failed to become a pilot D. popped a few balloons
58. While pulled by the helium balloon, Larry took off to fly by _______.
A. shooting at the balloons to get the up-pushing power
B. using straps to attach the balloons to his lawn chair
C. fixing the chair to the balloons filled with helium
D. cutting the rope fixing his chair to the ground
59. Larry’s being arrested suggests that _______.
A. he is a wanted criminal by the police B. it is against law to fly without a license
C. an air liner pilot found a gun in his lap D. he intended to steal military information
60. What might the writer think of Larry?
A. He is stupid enough to get arrested. B. He is wise enough to be a success.
C. He is brave enough to reach his goal. D. He is violent enough to go against law.
答案
57 — 60 CDBC
解析
核心考点
试题【ELarry Walters is among the relatively few who have actually turned their dreams】；主要考察你对题材分类等知识点的理解。[详细]
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第二节（共5小题; 每小题2分, 满分10分）阅读下列材料，61— 65题中提到的人们都打算去乡间旅游景点游玩。请将每组人员和他们最合适的地方配对。有一个景点是多余的。
______ 61. Miss Jane and Miss Ann are working for a travelling company. They are focusing on
some points of developing tourism of peculiar style in the countryside. To start new
travelling business in some villages with fine leisure clubs and entertainment
conditions, they need some excellent examples to follow.
______ 62. Some senior visitors, from America, have just retired. They prefer a holiday in a place
which may remind them of something back home. As believers with religious faith,
they’d like to see some places with the connections between religion and ethics issues.
______ 63. Mr. John, a scholar from Australia, who devotes himself to literature, is now in Britain on holiday. Having been to some famous attractions, he’s got two days left to see
something more. He is also quite interested in the history of the Great Britain navigation (航海), and the history of early world explorations.
______ 64. A young couple, having just got married, are going on their honey-moon trip. The girl is very interested in the life of the noble families and gardening, while the boy shows more interest in visiting some old houses of famous people. But his love to his bride is enough for him to put her preference first.
______ 65. Having one free day, a party of students are seeking a particular place to do their research, which will benefit their study of geography. Besides, they prefer to have a
relaxation in nature as well, climbing included. The place should be particular for them.
| A． | B．  |
| C． | D．   E.F. |
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、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。
I am a man who has been egoistic(以自我为中心的) and I have had a lack of respect for myself and others around me.I participated in various transformation workshops, 36 ,it made no differece.I remained 37 in my life.As a result,I became 38 from my family and reached rock 39 in my life.Having reached there,I resisted transforming myself.
After some time,I thought to myself: start believing in yourself and it will make a 40 in your life.I first started loing 41 and then all those around me.I started respecting myself and then others around me.My 42 increased.
Sangeeta is my workmate.She"s transparent, 43 and respectful.She"s very 44 and has a large family to support.In addition,her husband doesn"t hold a regular job.In short,she"s struggling in life.
On a cold winter morning,when she came to work,I found her 45 .I asked whether she had a pullover(毛线套衫). She didn"t reply.I had my 46 .The next day when she came to work again,I gave her the money to buy a 47 for herself.The expression of 48 in her eyes was something that would remain with me for a long time.
A few weeks ago,she was 49 and didn"t come to work.Instead,she sent her friend to do her work.The moment I 50 Sangeeta was sick,I gave 51 the money to buy medicines for her treatment. I took Sangeeta some time to recover 52 her illness.The first thing I 53 was whether she needed any more help of any kind. And she said,"Sir, you"ve done enough for me.I"m grateful to you."
That was the moment 54 I realized that I"m walking my path.Sometimes,I still fall down,but I get up and start walking again 55 I may have hurt myself in the process.
36.A.fortunately B.however C.gradually D.obviously
37.A.stuck B.engaged C.caught D.made
38.A.independent B.separated C.prevented D.locked
39.A.top B.turning C.bottom D.exit
40.A.progress B.deal C.decision D.difference
41.A.others B.life C.myself D.friends
42.A.self - worth B.self - control C.self - service D.self - defense
43.A.imaginative B.fascinating C.honest D.good - looking
44.A.poor B.healthy C.patient D.disappointed
45.A.exciting B.singing C.confusing D.shaking
46.A.idea B.promise C.performance D.answer
47.A.bike B.pullover C.ticket D.drink
48.A.thankfulness B.guilty C.pity D.shock
49.A.away B.ill C.late D.missing
50.A.puzzled B.considered C.realized D.admitted
51.A.her husband B.her family C.Sangeeta D.her friend
52.A.from B.of C.off D.for
53.A.looked into B.took down C.cared about D.called on
54.A.that B.which C.how D.when
55.A.as if B.even though C.so that D.if only
第二节（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。
BEUING(Associated Press)- China has a growing middle class,a tradition of expecting education and 21 million new babies every year. 71
While China may be the world"s biggest toy maker,many of the best are exported. 72 It is said that the demand for educational toys is low.
A US company,BabyCare,is trying to change that with a new way to sell toys in China. 73 People who join the company"s "mother club" can get lectures and newsletters on baby and child devlopment at no extra cost,if they agree to spend 18 dollars a moth on the company"s educational toys and child carebooks.
"We want to build a seven year relationship with those people," said Matthew J.Estes,BabyCare"s president." 74 " BabyCare works on a one - to - one advise parents,explain toys that are designed for children at each stage(阶段) of development to age six.
BabyCare opened its first store in China last June in a shopping center in central Beijing and another near Beijing Zoo. 75
It is a new model for China and develops a market in young children"s education and health that no other companies are in.
| A．It starts during pregnancy(孕期),when the anxiety and needs are highest. |
| B．The highest quality toys can be seen in the department stores all over China. |
| C．Selling educational toys should be easy. |
| D．It plans to have 80 stores in China within six years. |
F.It will have more stores in the United States and some other countries.
G.BabyCare works basically together with doctors in Beijing hospitals.
根据短文内容，从下框的A-F选项中选出能概括每一段主题的最佳选项。选项有一项为多余选项。
| A．Join learning communities and help each other． |
| B．Expect problems, never be disappointed, and gradually you "ll make it ． |
| C．Anytime is learning time． |
| D．Get interested and arouse your desire for knowledge． |
F．Try to be a good and effective learner．
As a student, how we can learn our lessons effectively is a common problem which is always puzzling us．If you follow suggestions below, I"m sure you"ll find the solution easily．
61．
Your interest in the subject is the essential driver of success．You can" t learn what you do not want to learn．Emotion is an important part of the learning process．If you are even moderately interested in a subject, give yourself a chance．The key is to get started．If you can create some pleasurable routines, you may find that the subject grows on you．You must always rem learning is just like eating．You don" t expect to enjoy your food without appetite．Therefore, you should always try to arouse your interest and desire for knowledge if you want to leam well．
62．__________
Don"t expect to understand things, or remember too much, the first time you study them．Think about what problem you will meet with in your study, so that you are well -prepared for it．Never be disappointed no matter what happens．Trust that things will get clearer as your brain comes to grips （理解） with new information．It is like a jig - saw puzzle or a cross - word puzzle．As you start to put the pieces together, or string the words together, the full picture becomes clearer．The brain learns all the time, but on its own schedule．Learning does not take place according to a schedule laid down by a curriculum or teacher．Keep at it, and you will gradually find that things that seem difficult at first, will become second nature with time．
63．
Your brain is struggling to form patterns to cope with new input from your learning activities．Sometimes, no matter how long you focus on one subject, your brain is not going to pick it up．If you are stuck, move on．Then cover the same general information from a different source, a different book, or a blog, or an online lecture or a video．Try to become a grazing learner, wandering about the countryside, rather than a feed - lot learner, just standing there in one spot, chewing the same bale of hay．The broader your base, the easier it is to leam．Just as the "rich get richer" , the more you know, the more you can learn．
64．
Take full advantage of the Internet, blogs, and various mobile devices, not to mention good old-fashioned books and magazines．Learn during "dead time"．Listen in your car, on the train, or while jogging．Have your learning with you while waiting in the doctor"s office, or listen while checking out at the supermarket．Anytime is learning time．Remember, you are learning through exposure, not by nailing things down．It is more like moisture accumulation in a cloud, rather than building a brick wall．
65．
The "loneliness of the distance learner" is a thing of the past．Join a learning community on the web, where members share their knowledge and experience．Search for the communities that suit your interests and learning style．You will find encouragement, advice and stimulus from fellow learners, as well as from tutors, teachers and coaches．In these communities, you can measure your progress against your own goals, or compare your experience with that of other learners．You can even teach and help others, which is a great way to learn．
第二节完形填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）
In a hall, a lecturer was giving a lecture to his students on stress management. At the beginning of the speech,he 41 a glass of water and asked the audience, “How 42 do you think this glass of water is?”
The students’ answers 43 from 20g to 500g.
“Actually,it does not matter on the absolute 44 . But it depends on how 45 you hold it. If I hold it for a minute, it is OK. If I hold it for a(n) 46 , I will have an ache in my right arm. If I hold it for a day, you will have to 47 an ambulance. It is exactly the 48 weight, but the longer I hold it, the 49 it becomes.” Hearing these words,the whole audience became silent, lost in thought.
After a moment, the lecturer continued, “ 50 we carry our burden all the time, 51 , we will not be able to carry on with the burden becoming increasingly heavier, 52 heavy for us to bear.
“So, what you have to do is to 53 the glass, rest for a while 54 holding it up again.”
As is shown in the story above, we have to put down the burden periodically, 55 we can be refreshed and are able to carry on.
So before you 56 home from work tonight, put the burden of 57 down. Don’t carry it back 58 . You can pick it up tomorrow.
Whatever burden you are having now on your 59 , let it down for a moment if you can.
Life is short, 60 it!
41. A. supported B. drank C. needed D. raised
42. A. heavy B. pure C. sweet D. many
43. A. differed B. ranged C. numbered D. limited
44. A. weight B. volume C. height D. quantity
45. A. tight B. long C. difficult D. high
46. A. day B. second C. hour D. half
47. A. require B. invite C. call D. ask
48. A. proper B. same C. right D. usual
49. A. less B. lighter C. more D. heavier
50. A. If B. Unless C. While D. Since
51. A. now and then B. little by little C. sooner or later D. sometimes
52. A. too B. so C. rather D. quite
53. A. put away B. put down C. put aside D. put back
54. A. after B. for C. by D. before
55. A. so that B. even if C. as if D. as soon as
56. A. leave B. clean C. approach D. return
57. A. life B. duty C. task D. work
58. A. home B. office C. company D. family
59. A. sho
ulders B. heart C. body D. hands 60. A. do B. like C. love D. enjoy
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