When it comes to repairing refrigerators, Paul is superior ________ Bob．
A．on B．at C. by D．to
He’s _______ to fail the exam if he doesn’t do any revision.
A．bound B．fit C. about D．easy
— So she told you you’d got the job?
— ________, but she said they were impressed with me.
A．Not really B．Not particularly
C. Not exactly D．Not specially
III. 阅读（共两节，满分40分）
第一节：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。
Man has invented four kinds of satellites. The first kind of satellites studies the geography of the earth. They are used to make maps. They also help countries to see where they can find oil or gold. The second kind of satellites is used to guide ships and planes. A ship or a plane can send a message to the satellite and the satellite can find out where it is. The third kind of satellites studies the weather. These satellites watch clouds and strong winds moving across the earth. They warn countries to make preparations when very bad weather is coming. They take photos of the earth from miles above it and send the photos to weather stations on the ground.
The last kind is used for communication. Telephone calls between countries can be sent by these satellites. Some can carry hundreds of calls at one time. The call is sent to the satellite and then the satellite send it to the station in the country which is being phoned. These satellites also carry pictures, they can send about eight programs at a time.
1. If a ship is lost, ___________________, and the satellite will help it.
A. it can send a message to the satellite
B. the captain of the ship call the station
C. it stays there waiting
D. the satellite will take a photo of it
2. What can’t a satellite do according to the passage?
A. Tell the weather B. Send a message
C. Tell the position D. Show the time
3. Which of the following is true?
A. A satellite can dig out oil and gold.
B. A satellite can stop a plane.
C. A satellite can take pictures.
D. A satellite can stop storms.
4. Many countries send up satellites into space mainly because______.
A. they are helpful B. they are fashionable
C. they show how strong a country is D. they make the country beautiful
5. Which can be the best title for this passage?
A. Where to find a satellite？ B. How many kinds of satellites?
C. What can a satellite do? D. What is a satellite?
第二部分，完形填空（共20小题，每题1.5分 共30分）
There was a little boy 21 his grandparents on their farm.He was given a slingshot（弹弓）to play with， out in the woods.He 22 in the woods,but he could never hit the target.Getting a little 23 ,he headed back to dinner.Then,he saw Grandma’s pet duck,so he let fly,hit the duck square in the head,and 24 it.He was shocked and upset.In 25 ,he hid the dead duck in the woodpile, 26 to see his sister watching.Sally had seen it all, 27 she said nothing.
28 lunch that day grandma said,“Sally,let’s wash the dishes.”
But Sally said,“Grandma,Johnny told me he wanted to 29 in the kitchen today,didn’t you Johnny?”And then she 30 to him,“Remember,the duck?”So Johnny did the dishes.
Later Grandpa asked if 31 wanted to go fishing,and Grandma said,“I’m sorry but I need Sally to help make supper.”
But Sally 32 and said,“Well,that’s 33 because Johnny told me he wanted to help.”
34 the duck,Johnny had to stay and Sally went fishing.
After several days of Johnny doing both his 35 and Sally’s,he finally couldn’t 36
it any longer.He came to Grandma and told her that he killed the duck.She 37 down,gave him a hug（拥抱）,and said,“Sweetheart,I know.You see,I was standing at the window and I 38 the whole thing.But because I love you,I 39 you.But I was just 40 how long would you let Sally make a slave of you.”
21.A.helping B.visiting C.tending D.seeking
22.A.practised B.played C.worked D.hunted
23.A.anxious B.tired C.pleased D.discouraged
24.A.caught B.injured C.killed D.seized
25.A.surprise B.disappointment C.anger D.horror
26.A.only B.so as C.in order D.expecting
27.A.so B.and C.instead D.but
28.A.At B.After C.Before D.Cooking
29.A.work B.stay C.help D.get
30.A.called B.whispered C.nodded D.signed
31.A.the children B.Sally C.Johnny D.Grandma
32.A.sighed B.agreed C.objected D.smiled
33.A.easy B.all right C.fine D.impossible
34.A.Searching B.Hiding C.Remembering D.Regretting
35.A.homework B.housework C.farm work D.cooking
36.A.stand B.change C.like D.cover
37.A.sat B.went C.lay D.knelt
38.A.know B.heard C.saw D.understand
39A.missed B.forgave C.congratulated D.punished
40.A.wondering B.saying C.imaging D.considering
____that she didn't do a good job, I don't think I am abler than her.
A,To have said B,Having said C.To say D.Saying
