We could all see the Murray Uiver slowly moving back, but now all the water was gone . I couldn’t believe that the Murray had dried up, not one drop of water left.
One morning I went down to the river to try and catch some fish when I saw my boat high and dry (搁浅) on the bank . I rushed down the river and saw all mud—no water . The fish were just lying there, dying . I looked up to see if my friend was there . There was the nest but no eagle（鹰）. I called out to her with my special whistle which I made out of steel.
Suddenly a big shadow came over to me and the eagle landed in her nest and gave her young the food she was out getting while I whistled. But then I suddenly noticed she was getting thinner and had a bit of sheep’s wool in the side of her talon（利爪）. It was deadly quiet by the river bank , except for some sound from my dog. And also I couldn’t see one native animal or bird.
When I walked inside the kitchen. Mum and Dad had sad looks on their faces. “It’s time for us to move ,Son, because the river can no longer provide for（养活）us,” said Dad . I ran out of the kitchen door with tears in my eyes , and down to the river bank, to my favorite spot. I said goodbye to my eagle , crying.
When it was time to go , I saw my eagle fly up into the air with her chicks in her talons , going away to try and find another home ,just like us.
59. The passage is mainly about
A. the author’s travel away from his hometown
B. the author’s feeling about being away from his friend
C. the author’s idea about being away from home
D. the author’s plan to leave for a new place
60. The underlined word “chicks” in the last paragraph refers to “ ”
A. the eagle’s children B. the eagle’s food
C. the eagle’s nest beside the river D. the dog
61. According to the passage ,the eagle looked thinner most probably because
A. the eagle had to feed its children B. the eagle was seriously sick
C. the eagle lost many of his friends D. there was not enough food for her
62. According to the passage , it can be inferred that .
A. the eagle lived on the ground beside the author’s house
B. it was winter when the writer went away
C. the writer’s parents didn’t like to leave , either
D. some native animals and birds still lived in the place
It’s not easy being a teenager—nor is it easy being the parent of a teenager．You can make your child feel angry, hurt or misunderstood by what you say without realizing it yourself．It is important to give your child the space he needs to grow while gently letting him know that you’ll still be there for him when he needs you．
Expect a lot from your child，just not everything．Except for health and safety problems， such as drug use or careless driving，consider everything else open to discussion．If your child is unwilling to discuss something，don’t insist he should tell you what’s on his mind．The more you insist， the more likely that he’ll clam up．Instead，let him attempt to solve things by himself. At the same time，remind him that you’re always there for him ,should he seek advice or help．Show respect for your teenager’s privacy．Never read his mail or listen to personal conversations．
Teach your teenager that the family phone is for the whole family. If your child talks on the family’s telephone for too long，tell him he can talk for l5 minutes，but then he must stay off the phone for at least all equal period of time．This not only frees up the line so that other family members can make and receive calls，but teaches your teenager moderation(节制).Or if you are open to the idea，allow your teenager his own phone that he pays for with his own pocket money or a part-time job．
55.The main purpose of the text is to tell parents ．
A. how to get along with a teenager B. how to respect a teenager
C. how to understand a teenager D. how to help a teenager grow up
56. What does the phrase "clam up" in Paragraph 2 probably mean?
A. become excited B. show respect
C. refuse to talk D. seek help
57. The last paragraph is about how to teach a teenager ．
A. to use the phone in a sensible way B. to pay for his own telephone
C. to share the phone with friends D. to answer the phone quickly
58. What should parents do in raising a teenager according to the text?
A. Not allow him to learn driving or take drugs.
B. Give him advice only when necessary.
C. Let him have his own telephone.
D. Not talk about personal things with him.
III。阅读理解（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）
阅读下列短文，从每篇短文后所给各题的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
They say there are three ways to experience the Grand Canyon; on foot, on mules（骡子）or by air. We chose the first. Up early, my husband and I and our three children couldn’t wait to get started. We decided to walk along a lovely path named Bright Angel Trail.
As we set out, I was shocked at how narrow the path was. And I couldn’t help noticing that the other tourists weren’t like us. They had heavy backpacks, water bottles, and hats. But as usual we were dressed, As the sun rose higher, Arizona’s famous heat seemed to roast us. There was no shade and our legs were aching. We decided to go back, with the girl on my back and the boys far behind. By the time we finally got back, our legs were like jelly.
The next day, after we’d had a long rest and a good breakfast, we were ready for another view of the Canyon – by air. After our last walk, this would be the easiest thing in the world.
We called to each other excitedly as the plane took off and circled around the Canyon. But the smiles on our faces disappeared as the pilot tossed（翻转）the plane around, pretending he was going to hit the ground. I shouted, “STOP, TAKE US BACK!” When we finally arrived back on land, once again our legs were like jelly. We hardly spoke as we drove back.
As I said, there are three ways to view the Grand Canyon. We never tried the mules, but personally I’d suggest a fourth: buy yourself a good magazine like National Geographic. That way, you can see the Canyon, without fear or tiredness.
1. Which of the following is true according to the second paragraph?
A. They made a careful preparation before the trip.
B. The children were more joyful than their parents.
C. Bright Angel Trail was not as lovely as they expected.
D. The summer heat prevented them from enjoying the view.
2. The underlined expression “Our legs were like jelly” probably means _____ .
A. we were weak B. we were unhappy
C. we were dissatisfied D. we were disappointed
3. Which of the following best describes their Canyon trip by air?
A. It proved to be frightening. B. It was more comfortable.
C. It turned out to be exciting. D. It made each of them tired.
4. We can infer from the passage that _____.
A. experiencing the Canyon on mules would be the best way.
B. one needs to dress less when visiting the Grand Canyon.
C. the writer was not serious when she made the suggestion.
D. the whole family narrowly escaped from the air accident.
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，从短文后所给各题的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
On a cold November afternoon, my mother and I were walking home from a pizza store. We were dressed warmly and 31 with the rented video we had been dying to watch, I was feeling a little 32 , as I was carrying our shopping bags of snacks and the 33 .They were so heavy that I decided to 34 some things. So I started to walk towards the garbage can 35 I noticed a poor man walking his bike out of the restaurant in front of us. He 36 a paper bag with his dirty hand. He headed over to another nearby garbage can and started _37 it.
I suddenly felt very 38 because I was about to do away with a new drink just 39 it was heavy. I knew this man would take all he could 40 , so I walked up to him and 41 the drink and some snacks to him. The man looked up 42 and took what I gave him. A huge smile spread 43 his face and this caused me to feel quite 44 . I felt like I 45 be happier with myself, but then he said, “This is my son’s lucky day!”
With that, he 46 me happily and started off on his bike. I even heard him 47 a song as he rode away. I got a warm feeling inside and I knew I had done something good, for the man and his family. I now understand what is 48 by the saying “Giving is getting”.
Since then, every time I have the 49 to do something nice, the image of the man’s happiness caused by my small gift appears in my mind. This is the 50 of charity.
31. A. equipped B. covered C. done D. offered
32. A. upset B. happy C. tired D. excited
33. A. video B. books C. pizza D. clothes
34. A. send off B. throw away C. put away D send out
35. A. after B. when C. before D. while
36. A. owned B. presented C. held D. sought
37. A. going into B. finding out C. looking through D. working out
38. A. stupid B. guilty C. disappointed D. happy
39. A. since B. until C. because D. when
40. A. get B. search C. hear D. see
41. A. dropped B. kept C. turned D. handed
42. A. sadly B. coldly C. thankfully D. patiently
43. A. in B. across C. by D. through
44. A. regretful B. satisfied C. puzzled D. curious
45. A. couldn’t B. shouldn’t C. needn’t D. mustn’t
46. A. smiled B. told C. saw D. thanked
47. A. whistling B. whispering C. listening D. making
48. A. referred B. said C. meant D. spoken
49. A. time B. chance C. idea D. effort
50. A. power B. effect C. result D. mystery
Good technique in medicine means less pain and fewer deaths and, ______ it’s our duty to master it.
A. naturally B. therefore C. particularly D. similarly
In the group discussion, they thought up three different __________to solving the environmental problem.
A. approaches B. means C. ways D. methods
