阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项, 并答题卡上将该项涂黑。
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If you go to Brisbane, Australia, you can easily get a small book called Discover Brisbane free． Here is something about banks on page 49:
ANZ Banking Group
Corner Greek & Queen Sts ………………………………………238-3228
Bank of New Zealand
410 Queen Street ……………………………………………… 221-0411
Bank of Queensland
229 Elizabeth Street …………………………………………… 229-3122
Commonwealth Banking Group
240 Queen Street ………………………………………………… 237-3111
National Australia Bank Ltd
225 Adelaide Street ……………………………………………… 221-6422
Westpac Banking Corp
260 Queen Street ………………………………………………… 227-2666
Banking hours are Mon.—Thu． 9:30 am to 4 pm． Fri． 9:30 am to 5 pm． All banks close Sat． Sun.& Public Holidays.
1. You can find ANZ Banking Group on _________.
A． Queen Street
B． Elizabeth Street
C． the corner of Greek Street and Queen Street
D． the corner of Queen Street and Elizabeth Street
2. _________ seems to be the most important street in Brisbane.
A． Queen Street B． Elizabeth Street
C． Greek Street D． Adelaide Street
3. On Saturdays, you can go to _________ to put your money in or take your money out.
A． ANZ Banking Group B． Bank of Queensland
C． National Australia Bank Ltd D． none of the banks
My father enjoys bike riding. Ever since I was little, I’ve always loved going biking with my dad. 36 , as I became a teenager, other things began to draw my37. It became important to do things with 38. I saw my dad every evening at home. Why did I have to 39 my Sundays to all-day bike trips with him , too? If my indifference(冷漠) hurt him, my father kept 40 , but he would always let me know when he was planning a bike trip 41 I wanted to come.
It was a Sunday morning, and I was in low 42 Two of my friends had gone to the movies without inviting me. Just then my father 43 my room. “It’s a beautiful day. Want to go for a 44 today, Beck?” “Leave me alone! ” I impatiently 45 . Those were the last words I said to him before he left the house that 46 .
Several hours later, the police called us, 47 us that Dad had a traffic accident. My father’s injuries were serious. It took several days before he could 48 speak. Beside his bed I held his hand gently, 49 of hurting him.
“Daddy … I’m sorry …”
“It’s OK, sweetheart. I’ll be OK.”
“No,” I said, “I 50 what I said to you that day. You know, that morning?”
“Sweetheart, I don’t 51 anything about that day, not before, during or after the accident. I remember kissing you goodnight the night before, though.” He 52 a weak smile.
I felt regretful for my thoughtless remark, for I 53 wanted him to leave me alone. My teacher once told me that 54 have immeasurable power. They can hurt or they can heal. And we all have the 55 to choose our words. I intend to do that very carefully from now on.
1.A. However B. Instead C. Besides D. Therefore
2.A. sight B. effort C. attention D. energy
3.A. Dad B. brothers C. teachers D. friends
4.A. start B. devote C. save D. waste
5.A. asleep B. busy C. silent D. awake
6.A. unless B. even if C. so that D. in case
7.A. spirits B. conditions C. emotions D. hopes
8.A. left B. checked C. knocked D. entered
9.A. walk B. ride C. picnic D. game
10.A. whispered B. warned C. shouted D. announced
11.A. morning B. moment C. afternoon D. evening
12.A. convincing B. informing C. reminding D. phoning
13.A. eventually B. generally C. strictly D. broadly
14.A. tired B. sorry C. aware D. afraid
15.A. mean B. think C. care D. discuss
16.A. hate B. forget C. like D. remember
17.A. managed B. expressed C. exchanged D. got
18.A. often B. once C. even D. never
19.A. words B. promises C. smiles D. apologies
20.A. experience B. power C. honor D. desire
I recognized the man _______ he came into the room.
A. at once B. suddenly C. immediately D. quickly
--- Is there a primary school in your village now? --- No but there_________.
A. used B. did C. used to D. used to be
A good idea occurred to Mr. Baker________ to his invention recently.
A. While applying B. While applied
C. While he was applying himself D. While applying himself
---I’d love to go with you to the concert, but I’m short of money these days.
---That’s all right.________.
A. We are friends, and we should help each other. B. It will be my treat.
C. You know I have a lot of money. D. I’ve got enough money.
