第三部分 阅读理解(共两节,满分40分)
第一节(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。
Erik Weihemnayer was born with an eye problem. As a child his eyesight became worse and then, at the age of 13, he lost his sight completely. However, he did not lose his determination to lead a full and active life.
Erik became an adventurer. He took up parachuting, wrestling and scuba diving. He competed in long-distance hiking, marathons and skiing. His favorite sport, though, is mountain climbing.
As a young man, Erik started to climb mountains. He reached the summit of Mount McKinley in 1995 and then climbed the dangerous 1000-metre rock wall of El Capitan. Two years later, while climbing Mount Kilimanjaro in Kenya with his girlfriend, they stopped for a time at13,000 feet above sea level in order to get married.In 1999, he climbed Aconcagua, the tallest mountain in South America.And then, on May 25, 2001, at the age of 33, Erik successfully completed the greatest climbing challenge of all. He climbed Mount Everest, the highest mountain in the world.
Erik invented his own method for climbing mountains. He carries two long poles: one to lean on and the other to test the way ahead of him. The climber in front of him wears a bell to guide him. Erik is a good team member. He does his share of the job, such as setting up tents and building snow walls.
Although he could not enjoy the view, Erik felt the excitement of being on the summit of Everest. He hopes that his success will change how people think about the blind.“When people think about a blind person or blindness, now they will think about a person standing on top of the world.”
56.When did Erik become blind totally?
A.In 1968. B.In 1995. C. In 1981. D.In 1970.
57.Erik got married ________.
A.on the summit of Mount McKinley B.when climbing Mount Everest
C. on the top of Aconcagua D.when climbing Mount Kilimanjaro
58.What is Erik’s special way for climbing a mountain?
A.Using two long poles. B.Doing his share of work.
C. Taking his girlfriend. D.Keeping a good team around him.
59.Which of the following shows the right order of what happened?
a.He topped Mount McKinley.
b.He became blind.
C. He challenged Mount Everest.
d.He reached the peak of Kilimanjaro.
e.He climbed the rock wall of EI Capitan.
A.b, e, d, c, a B.b, a, e, d, c C. a, b, e, d, c D.b, d, a, c, d
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,从短文后各题所给的四个选项(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。
When I was a teenager, I volunteered to work at the water station for 10km race. My job was to pass out water to the 36 . I saw all kinds of people passing by and thought maybe I can do it too! So the next year I 37 up for the race. I didn’t do much to 38 except jog around my neighborhood and I had no specialized training, no game plan, nothing. My only goal was to 39 the race.
On the day of the race, it was extremely hot. I remember 40 at the 7th kilometer, thinking, “I must be 41 ; why do I do this? I will never do this again!” That first 10km race was quite a(n) 42 . I jogged and I walked.At times, I didn’t know if I could finish.
At one point near the end, an old man ran past me, and I felt 43 that I, a 20-year-old, couldn’t even keep up with a 70-year-old.But then I 44 something. He was running his race and I was running mine. He had different abilities, experience, training and 45 for himself. I had mine. My goal was merely to finish.
How 46 in life do we compare ourselves with others and feel disappointed in ourselves when we really shouldn’t?
After a minute, it 47 to me that this was a lesson I could draw from. I turned my embarrassment into inspiration. I decided that I would not 48 running races. In fact, I would run even more races and I would learn how to make full preparations 49 and one day I would be one of those old but energetic runners. 50 I crossed the finish line, I was 51 of my achievement.
In life we all have those moments when we 52 ourselves with others. It’s only natural. But don’t 53 them to weaken you. Turn them into 54 and let them lift you up. Use them to show you what is 55 . Live with your dreams and you are a winner!
36.A.runners B.volunteers C. joggers D.trainers
37.A.followed B.attempted C. took D.signed
38.A.prepare B.plan C. practice D.help
39.A.win B.finish C. participate D.inspect
40.A.wandering B.resting C. struggling D.hesitating
41.A.tired B.crazy C. ridiculous D.teased
42.A.mistake B.amusement C. decision D.experience
43.A.discouraged B.confused C. annoyed D.embarrassed
44.A.sensed B.realized C. recognized D.acquired
45.A.goal B.age C. income D.thought
46.A.much B.long C. often D.soon
47.A.occurred B.appealed C. reminded D.appeared
48.A.give out B.give up C. give in D.give off
49.A.timely B.delightedly C. properly D.personally
50.A.Unless B.When C. Since D.Until
51.A.proud B.ashamed C. doubtful D.sure
52.A.cooperate B.compare C. combine D.communicate
53.A.allow B.expect C. discourage D.forbid
54.A.information B.imagination C. qualification D.inspiration
55.A.unbelievable B.reliable C. valuable D.possible
.In the job interview, all the applicants are judged _______ their educational background and working experience.
A.in terms of B.in favor of C. in spite of D.in need of
His parents wanted him to be a doctor, _____ they thought was a steady and well-paid job.
A.who B.that C. what D.which
All students are requested to be present at the meeting ______ in the school auditorium at 1:30 pm.
A.being held B.having held C. to be held D.to hold
_______adult as he is , he can’t stand _______ more embarrassing situation than this one.
A.An; the B.不填; a C. An; a D.不填; the