阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（不多于1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
I was on my way to the Taiyetos Mountains. The sun was setting when my car broke down near a remote and poor village. Cursing my misfortune, I1. (wonder) where I was going to spend the night when I realized that the villagers who had gathered around me were arguing as to2. should have the honor of receiving me 3. a guest in their house. Finally, I accepted the offer of an old woman who lived alone in a little house. While she was getting me 4. (settle) into a tiny but clean room, the head of the village was tying up his horse to my car to pull it to 5. small town some 20 kilometers away 6. there was a garage.
I had noticed three hens running free in my hostess's courtyard and that night one of them ended up in a dish on my table. Other 7. (villager) brought me goat’s cheese and honey. We drank together and talked 8. (merry) till far into the night.
When the time came for me to say goodbye to my friends in the village, I wanted to reward the old woman9. the trouble I had caused10. .
根据下列句意在横线上写出空缺处各单词的正确形式。(每空一词)
1.He was replaced with one of our younger _______________(指导者).
2.They _________(寻找) in vain for somewhere to shelter and was at a loss .
3.The plant ___________(相像) grass in appearance.
4.This reference book is ___________(方便使用) than that one.
5.It’s about time we ______________(更新) our software.
6.She has been reliable and ____________(守时).
7.It can be _______________(窘迫) for children to tell complete strangers about such incidents.
8.The stroke left his right side _____________(永久) damaged.
9.I will come tomorrow, weather _______________(允许).
10.In fact, many _______________(现象) are not even subject to scientific explanations.
完形填空
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从36-55各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，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。
As I drove my blue Buick into the garage, I saw that a yellow Oldsmobile was ___________ too close to my space. I had to drive back and forth to get my car into the ___________ space. That left ___________ enough room to open the door. Then one day I arrived home ___________ , and just as I turned off the engine, the yellow Oldsmobile entered its space — too close to my car, ___________ . At last I had a chance to meet the driver. My patience had ___________ and I shouted at her, “Can’t you see you’re not ___________ me enough space? Park farther over.” Banging(猛推) open her door into ___________ , the driver shouted back: “Make me!” ___________ this she stepped out of the garage. Still, each time she got home first, she parked too close to my ___________ . Then one day, I thought, “What can I do?” I soon found___________. The next day the woman ___________ a note on her windshield(挡风玻璃):
Dear Yellow Oldsmobile,
I’m sorry my mistress(女主人) shouted at yours the other day. She’s been sorry about it. I know it because she doesn’t sing anymore while ___________3 . It wasn’t like her to scream ___________. Fact is, she’d just got bad news and was taking it out on you two. I ___________you and your mistress will ___________ her.
Your neighbor,
Blue Buick
When I went to the ___________ the next morning, the Oldsmobile was gone, but there was a note on my windshield:
Dear Blue Buick,
My mistress is sorry, too. She parked so ___________ because she just learned to drive. We will park much farther over after this. I’m glad we can be ___________ now.
Your neighbor,
Yellow Oldsmobile
After that, whenever Blue Buick ___________ Yellow Oldsmobile on the road, their drivers waved cheerfully and smiled.
1.A. driven B. parkedC. stoppedD. stayed
2.A. complete B. close C. narrow D. fixed
3.A. quite B. nearly C. seldom D. hardly
4.A. hurriedly B. first C. finally D. timely
5.A. as usual B. as plannedC. as well D. as yet
6.A. run into B. run about C. run out D. run off
7.A. keeping B. saving C. offering D. leaving
8.A. mine B. hers C. itself D. ours
9.A. For B. With C. From D. Upon
10.A. room B. area C. front D. side
11.A. an instructionB. a result C. an answer D. a chance
12.A. put B. wrote C. sent D. discovered
13.A. working B. driving C. returning D. cooking
14.A. on end B. so long C. like that D. any more
15.A. hope B. knowC. suppose D. Suggest
16.A. comfort B. help C. forgive D. please
17.A. office B. flat C. place D. garage
18.A. crazily B. eagerly C. noisily D. early
19.A. neighbors B. friendsC. drivers D. writers
20.A. followed B. passed C. found D. greeted
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
What makes one person more intelligent than another? What makes one person a genius, like the brilliant Albert Einstein, and another person a fool? Are people born intelligent or stupid, or is intelligence the result of where and how you live? 1.
We know, however, that just being born with a good mind is not enough. In some ways, the mind is like a leg or an arm muscle. 2. Mental exercise is particularly important for young children. Many child psychologists think that parents should play with their children more often and give them problems to think about. 3. If, on the other hand, children are left alone a great deal with nothing to do, they are more likely to become dull and unintelligent.
4. According to some psychologists, if parents are always telling a child that he or she is a fool or an idiot, then the child is more likely to keep doing silly and foolish things. So it is probably better for parents to say very positive things to their children, such as “That was a very clever thing you did. ” or “ 5. ”
A. A healthy body contributes to one's intelligence.
B. Parents should also be careful about what they say to young children.
C. What people want to express is like this.
D. The children are then more likely to grow up bright and intelligent.
E. It needs exercise.
F. You are such a smart child.
G. These are very old questions and the answers to them are still not clear.
5 Holiday Gifts
By Liz Kennedy and Janice Lieberman
Your family’s life story in print? Priceless. An appetizer（开胃品）plate that holds a wine glass？Genius. Read on to see our picks for the best holiday gifts on the Web—all available at bargain prices.
For Your Family
Share your life story with your kids and grandkids. Record your answers to 500 questions, from“What was your engagement proposal（求婚）like?” to “What is a typical family meal?” This hardcover book is a great way to store your life stories and pass them on for generations to come.
Story of a Lifetime: $70 ( 15%discount for 2 ) at www.redenvelope.com
For the Entertainer
Hold a party with ease with wooden appetizer plates that can be attached to your wine glass. No longer will you have your hands full holding a plate in one and a glass in the other. Instead, be a one-handed wonder at your next party!
Wooden Appetizer Plates: $40 ( 5%discount for 4 ) at www.homewetbar.com
For the Pet Lover
Ever wonder what your pet does when you’re out of the room? See the world through your dog’s eyes with Uncle Milton’s Pet Eye View Camera. This mini video camera clips onto your dog’s or cat’s collar to give you a glimpse into your pet’s secret life.
Eye View Camera: $60 ( 10%discount for 3) at www. babyage. com
For the Athlete
Find a new level of motivation with the Nike+iPod Sports Kit. Listen to your favorite music while Nike records how far you’ve run, how many calories you’ve burned, and your personal best times. Upload your data to the Nike website, and see the progress you’re making.
Nike+iPod Sports kit: $30 (5 %discount for 2) at www. store. nike. com
For the Nature Lover
A symbol of long life and memory, a Ginkgo Bilobatree is the perfect gift for your earth-conscious friends. The kit includes everything you need to grow a tree. After 10 to 12 years, your tree will stand about 20 feet tall.
Ginkgo Tree-to-Be with Personalized Tag: $50 (10 %discount for 3) at www. gifttree. com
1.How much would it cost to buy 3 Eye View Cameras and a Nike + IPod Sports Kit?
A. $208.50 B. $210.00 C. $192.00 D. $190.50
2.We can learn from the text that ____.
A. Liz Kennedy and Janice Lieberman are the writers of it
B. an Eye View Camera measures calories burned
C. You can give a nature-loving friend a Wooden Appetizer Plate
D. The book Story of a Lifetime helps you know more about your dog’s life
3.This text is probably a (n) ________.
A. description of new goods on the Internet
B. advertisement for certain goods on the Internet
C. report about a new store
D. introduction to popular products
The gray-haired lady can’t wait to leave the building to search for her dad. Unless watched, she will walk in the streets in an effort to find her father, who died 30 years ago.
Not all cases of Alzheimer’s disease look like this, but Alzheimer’s is a serious disease that is said to be the fourth or fifth leading cause of death for people over age 75.
It is said that about three percent of the U.S. population over age 65 have Alzheimer’s. In the early stages, people may exhibit short term memory loss. Some may experience changes in personality, easy to be angry. As the disease progresses, patients might lose the ability to move and may be unable to speak or move at all. This progressive disease generally lasts 8 to 10 years before death occurs.
While no one is certain what causes these changes in the brain's nerve fibers (神经纤维), their effect is certain. Alzheimer’s destroys not only the patients, but also spouses (配偶), friends and families.
What should you do if you notice progressive memory loss in yourself or a loved one? Have the person examined by a doctor who is a specialist in the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. Though many reasons other than Alzheimer’s disease may cause memory loss, its early diagnosis (诊断) and treatment may delay some of the most serious effects.
What feeling will you likely experience should a loved one suffer from Alzheimer’s disease? A person will often go through the various stages of sadness, shock, anger, and so on. If the spouse develops the disease, you may experience hurt and disappointment when he or she doesn't remember you are married.
Life for the Alzheimer’s patients and their loved ones will never be the same as the disease progresses, bringing a deep sorrow, loss and even anger towards God. No matter what feelings are present, facing them honestly will serve one better than burying them.
1.What can be inferred from the passage about the gray-haired lady?
A. She has been living with her father.
B. She was sad about the death of her father.
C. She can’t search for her father without being watched.
D. She suffers from Alzheimer’s disease.
2.When people suffer from Alzheimer’s disease, ________.
A. their families and friends will suffer from the same disease
B. their families and friends will experience mental sufferings
C. they will certainly die in 8 to 10 years
D. they will forget everybody but their spouses
3.Memory loss occurs ________.
A. from Alzheimer’s disease and nothing else
B. from sadness, shock, anger, and so on
C. for a number of reasons
D. with changes in personality
4.From the passage we know that ________.
A. early treatment may stop Alzheimer’s disease occurring
B. it is still unknown what causes the changes in the brain’s nerve fibers
C. nerve fibers in the brain will cause Alzheimer’s disease
D. when one suffers from Alzheimer’s disease, he will be buried
