第三部分 阅读技能 (共三节，满分35分)
第一节 阅读理解 （共12小题；每小题2分，满分24分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
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How to have fun in Chicago without spending a lot of money?
Sightseeing
★The Art Institute of Chicago has a fine collection of photos and paintings. The ticket is $10.00. But on Tuesdays you’ll get in free.
★The Sears Tower is the world’s third tallest building. By going to the 103rd floor, you can get a great view of the whole city! All for only $8.50.
Free show
★There are free concerts in Grant Park in summer. They are held from Wednesday to Saturday at 7:00 pm.
★Attend the taping of a TV show for free. The Oprah Winfrey Show and the Jenny Jones Show both offer tourists free tickets. For the Oprah Winfrey Show you’ll have to book tickets at least a month before.
Places to stay
★You can get a hotel for $100 to $300 a day. However, you can get a room in the dormitory
at Roosevelt University for $215 for a whole week! But you have to stay for 30 days to get this great rate(价格).
( ) 41. This passage tells us _________.
A. Chicago is a big and beautiful city
B. where we can see fine photos and paintings
C. how to make a cheap trip in Chicago
D. there are many free concerts in Chicago
( ) 42. It will cost you ________ if you visit the Art Institute instead of the Sears Tower on Sundays.
A. more B. less C. a little D. nothing
( ) 43. You may go to _________ if you like to get a great view of the whole city.
A. the Art Institute B. the Sears Tower
C. Roosevelt University D. Grant Park
( ) 44. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true?
A. It is free to go to the Art Institute on Tuesdays.
B. Free Grant Park concerts are held four nights a week in summer.
C. The Sears Tower is the world’s third tallest building.
D. You can get tickets to the Oprah Winfrey Show as soon as you arrive.
第二节 完形填空 （共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从第30至第40小题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Dear Sarah,
You have every right to feel betrayed by your friend if she did tell your secrets to others, but it seems 31 that she did. You say that you are best 32 ; well, best friends talk about their 33 and try to 34 them. If she is a good friend, you should apologize for blaming her.
35 you still have doubts, you should think about why you don’t believe her. Was it because you were ashamed of your mark 36 your behavior? Did you feel jealous of your friend’s 37 ? If so, the problem 38 with you, not her. Try not to sound too proud of 39 when discussing your marks in front of others.
However, if you feel that she is very 40 at keeping secrets and likes to embarrass you in public, you had better find a new friend.
31. A. important B. unlikely C. necessary D. unfair
32. A. students B. players C. friends D. learners
33. A. problems B. teachers C. questions D. studies
34. A. love B. solve C. find D. help
35. A. As B. While C. Because D. If
36. A. or B. and C. with D. along with
37. A. clothes B. family C. parents D. marks
38. A. goes B. fights C. deals D. lies
39. A. you B. yourself C. them D. themselves
40. A. good B. clever C. bad D. expert
--- _____ I borrow your lighter for a minute?
--- Sure, no problem. Actually, you ____ keep it if you want to. I've given up smoking.
A. Can, can B. Should, may C. Must, can D. May, must
He sent me an e-mail , _______to get further information.
A. hoped B hoping C. to hope D. hope
When her servant left to have a baby, Lady Susan had to turn ___ cook.
A. / B. a C. the D. her
After the long-distance running race, we students returned home, ___________.
A. happily but tired B. happily and tiring C. happy but tired D. happy and tiring
