阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
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Jay Chou（周杰伦）is a well-known name both in Taiwan and mainland. He is now one of Asia’s hottest pop stars. His catchy tunes have main-streamed（主流）rap and R&B in the Mando-pop world. In the past his teacher thought he was dumb（木讷）. Talent spotters（观察者）thought he was ugly. But his success proves that the music still matters more than looks and image. His musical talent（才能）is recognized by fans, fellow-singers and producers. Now, a singing contest was held in Taiwan
Chou appeared at the contest with band “Nan Quan Mama”, which was discovered by Chou. Their first album the Summer of Nan Quan Mama, composed and produced by Chou was a great success.
Chou started his career at a singing contest, attracting the attention of record producers. But the successful singer does not believe in luck. He says it’s his passion for music and hard work that are keys to his success. He said, “I didn’t know how to sing at the beginning, so I lost the first time. But I was so determined that I never stopped trying. My advice to these young singers is never to give up, and always believe in yourself. ”
Chou’s confidence has strengthened his music. He is a great source of inspiration to youngsters who share his determination to become a superstar.
1. The best title for this passage can be ____________.
A. From an ugly dumb to a superstar
B. Jay Chou’s way to success
C. Jay Chou and his band
D. Jay Chou’s life
2. The underlined part “matters more” most probably means ____________.
A. better B. more different
C. more difficult D. more important
3. Which of the following is NOT true about Jay Chou?
A. Jay Chou is confident towards music.
B. He is a determined man.
C. He succeeded the first time he appeared on the stage.
D. Though not good-looking, he has a gift for music.
4. ____________ make Jay Chou a success according to the passage.
A. His luck and talent for music
B. His talent for music and look
C. His looks and luck
D. His passion for music and hard work
5. Jay Chou’s musical talent is recognized by the following except ____________.
A. his teachers B. fellow-singers
C. producers D. fans
完形填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20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的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A man was driving at 70 miles in a 40-mile zone（区域）, when a 1. came behind him. 2. the man started thinking of excuses to give.
As the policeman came to him, he said, “Hi, officer, I guess you 3. me a little bit over the speed limit. I was in a rush to get 4. , to be with my wife and kids. You know my younger son wasn’t feeling too 5. when I left home this morning. I’m afraid he’s ill.”
The policeman said, “Well, I guess so,” and started 6. something in his notebook. As minutes went by, he could see from the side view mirror, the policeman was 7. writing. When the man was wondering why he hadn’t asked for his driving 8. so far, the policeman came to his window, 9. him a piece of paper, and returned to his car without saying a single word. The man wondered: how much was this 10. going to be? However, the man was 11. it was not a ticket（罚单）at all and he began to 12. :
“I had a daughter who was 13. by a speeding car at the age of six by a speeding driver. He got a fine, a few months in 14. , and then was free, free to hug his two daughters. I only had one, and now I have to 15. until I get to heaven before I can hug her again. I have tried to 16. that man a thousand times, and I thought I had. Maybe I really did forgive（原谅） him. So pray（祈祷）for me, and be 17. when you drive again. My son is all I have been left with.”
The man was completely 18. and could not move for the next few minutes. When finally he did, he drove 19. , even a few miles 20. the speed limit, praying for forgiveness.
21. A. truck B. mail car C. police car D. taxi
22. A. Just now B. Just so C. Right now D. Right away
23. A. remembered B. caught C. mistook D. recognized
24. A. to school B. home C. out D. to hospital
25. A. well B. happy C. free D. bad
26. A. writing B. looking for C. listing D. looking up
27. A. even B. really C. never D. still
28. A. route B. License（执照） C. Journal D. Insurance（保险）
29. A. handed B. sent C. rewarded D. pushed
30. A. paper B. note C. notice D. ticket
31. A. excited B. upset C. surprised D. angry
32. A. laugh B. smile C. read D. think
33. A. hit B. knocked C. trapped D. killed
34. A. fear B. trouble C. prison D. danger
35. A. stay B. wait C. remain D. escape
36. A. forgive B. attack C. educate D. support
37.A. honest B. thankful C. patient D. careful
38. A. disappointed B. nervous C. shocked D. frightened
39. A. quickly B. slowly C. fortunately D. rapidly
40. A. under B. over C. to D. with
His family don’t like the second-hand car, ________ is very high.
A. the price of which B. which price C. it’s price D. the price of that
— Why does she always ask you for help?
— There is no one else ________, is there?
A. who to turn B. she can turn to
C. for whom to turn D. for her to turn
I ________ walking in the garden ________ watching TV in the room.
A. like; instead B. would rather; than
C. prefer; than D. prefer; to
Only when you told me about it ________ what a silly thing I had done.
A. I realized B. did I realize C. I did realize D. did I realized
