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，并标在答题卷的相应位置。
My friend Kenny and his family had just returned from Disney World. “I saw a sight I’ll ________ forget,” he said. “I want you to know about it.”
He and his family were ________ Cinderella’s（灰姑娘）castle. It was packed with kids and parents. Suddenly all the children rushed to one ________ . If it had been a boat, the castle would have tipped over. Cinderella had ________ .
Kenny said she was a beautiful young girl with each hair ________ , white skin, and a sweet smile. She stood in the garden of ________ , each wanting to touch and to be touched.
For some reason Kenny ________ and looked toward the other side of the castle. There was a boy who might be seven or eight years old. His ________ was hard to determine because of his height. Dwarfed（侏儒）in height, he stood ________ quietly, holding the hand of an older brother.
It was very ________ that he wanted to be with the children. He ________ to be in the middle of the kids reaching for Cinderella. But can’t you feel his ________of being turned down? Fear of being laughed at again?
But Cinderella ________ the little boy. She immediately began walking in his direction. ________ but firmly inching through the crowd of children, she became ________ . She walked quickly across the floor, bent down and placed a ________ on his face.
“I thought you would ________ the story,” Kenny told me. I did. It ________ me of the one you and I had heard of before. The names are ________, but isn’t the story almost the same? In both cases a gift was given. In both cases love was ________ . In both cases the lovely one performed a gesture beyond words.
1.A. alwaysB. oftenC. everD. never
2.A. outsideB. insideC. besideD. behind
3.A. sideB. stepC. wallD. stop
4.A. leftB. startedC. enteredD. disappeared
5.A. in lengthB. in placeC. in peaceD. in advance
6.A. studentsB. girlsC. parentsD. kids
7.A. turnedB. whisperedC. jumpedD. shook
8.A. nameB. appearanceC. ageD. mind
9.A. thinkingB. watchingC. listeningD. searching
10.A. strangeB. stupidC. humorousD. obvious
11.A. longedB. failedC. regrettedD. pretended
12.A. pleasureB. angerC. fearD. amusement
13.A. protectedB. noticedC. supportedD. saved
14.A. RudelyB. HardlyC. RelaxedlyD. Politely
15.A. tiredB. busyC. freeD. astonished
16.A. kissB. handC. giftD. touch
17.A. catchB. appreciateC. followD. inspire
18.A. warnedB. informedC. remindedD. cheated
19.A. differentB. importantC. necessaryD. unique
20.A. separatedB. dividedC. expandedD. shared
阅读七选五
根据短文内容，从短文后的七个选项中选出正确的填入空白处。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Nowadays parents and their children are spending less and less time communicating with each other. 1. . It is reported that American parents today spend about 40 percent less time with their children than parents did a generation ago. To keep your family time creative and enjoyable, below is a list of helpful family time tips.
1. Eat together & listen to each other
Most children today don’t know the meaning of a family dinnertime. Yet the
communication and unity built during this time is necessary to a healthy family life. Sharing a meal together allows parents and their children the opportunity to talk about each other’s lives. 2. .
2. Read often
It’s important for parents to read to their children. The latest research shows that reading to your children develops an interest in knowledge and contributes to language development. It also increases their concentration on things and helps them become more curious. 3. . After reading, ask questions about what the books are about.
3. Start a hobby or project
Choose a fun activity that your children are interested in. Activities like cooking, fishing or biking can be their great hobbies. 4. . Once a child learns a new skill, let him or her take the lead under your direction.
4. Plan a family outing
5. . Jump into the family car and go for a drive. Prepare a picnic lunch and visit a local park. Take time to play or ride a bike. A slow and relaxing walk in the woods will help parents communicate with their children better. Also, a visit to the zoo or museum will inspire enthusiasm in a child and lead to long discussions.
A. It is very important for children to exercise.
B. They can open the door to exciting family time.
C. Sometimes getting out of the house is important.
D. Look for books that your children would enjoy reading.
E. New technology has made video games more popular with children.
F. This is also a time for parents to listen and give advice to their children.
G. As a result, many children are getting less love than their parents once got.
The following are a few cities with cheap attractions or restaurants in California, the US.
Cathedral City
The Indian Oven in the city will give you a high-quality dining experience. It’s a restaurant with traditional Indian dishes. All of the lunch specials are $5.95 and are served from 11:30 am to 2:00 pm. The windows of the restaurants give you the beautiful views of desert mountain scenes. You need to call 92234(760)770-3918 to book a table.
Palm Desert
Palm Desert, a city in Riverside County, has a number of free desert hiking trails(小径). They are named after famous Western Hollywood cowboys. The trails are fun to hike on. At some points they go up very high and you can get a bird’s-eye view of the surrounding desert cities. The paths are dusty, so bring some good hiking boots and hats. Do bring some water and your phone. It’s great for an afternoon hike after 2 pm. Call 92260(760)340-0574 or 92253(760)564-4712 to learn more.
Lake Cahuilla
Away from the busy streets of the city of Palm Springs, Lake Cahuilla is a great recreational(娱乐的) area you can visit in La Quinta. It is at the foot of the Santa Rosa Mountains. It costs $3.00 for per person to enter the area, but a half for kids under 7. The activities include: camping, fishing, bicycling, and horseback riding. If you want to save on rooms, you can stay in an RV. Call 92278(760)664-7215 and you’ll learn something else.
1.The desert hiking trails__________.
A. are named after some famous people
B. reach the top of some high mountains.
C. provide visitors with free water and food.
D. have attracted many well-known cowboys.
2.If you want to know more about the restaurants in Lake Cahuilla, you can call __________.
A. 92260(760)340-0574 B. 92278(760)664-7215
C. 92234(760)770-3918 D. 92253(760)564-4712
3.We can learn from the passage that ________.
A. the Indian Oven must be a well-known restaurant in India.
B. kids enjoy the hiking trails in Palm Desert at half price.
C. Palm Desert has been badly polluted by human activities.
D. staying in an RV costs less than staying in a hotel room.
Barack Obama was born on August 4, 1961 in Honolulu, Hawaii. His father came to America from Kenya, which is a country in Africa. His parents, Ann and Barack, met when they were students at the University of Hawaii. Since Barack had the same name as his father, young Barack went by the nickname “Barry”.
In 1979, after he finished high school, Barry went to Occidental College in Los Angeles, California. There, he started to learn about his African roots and decided to use his African name, Barack. After two years in L.A., he went to Columbia University in New York City to study politics.
After college, he moved to Chicago, Illinois, where he worked to help poor people in his city. He traveled to Africa to meet his grandmother and cousins for the first time. He went back many times over the years to visit with his family and learn about where he came from. At work, he met a lawyer named Michelle Robinson. They worked together in a big law firm. Then he left Chicago to go to Harvard Law School in Cambridge, Massachusetts. He did very well in law school.
After he was done with school, Barack moved back to Chicago and in 1992 he married Michelle. He worked as a lawyer, devoted to helping poor people for free who had been treated unfairly. He worked hard to get the people he helped to vote.
He made many people believe that their votes were important, and helped them feel like they could make a difference.
1.Barack Obama’s father was probably born in _________.
A. Hawaii B. Illinois C. Kenya D. California
2.Which of the following is the right order according to the text?
①Getting married to Michelle.
②Travelling to Africa to meet his grandmother
③Going to Harvard Law School
④Going to Columbia University
⑤Working in a big law firm.
A.④③②⑤① B. ④②⑤③①
C. ③④①⑤② D. ②①⑤④③
3.How did Obama get people to vote?
A. By cheating them to do so.
B. By making a difference to people.
C. By helping poor people who treat others unfairly.
D. By showing them the importance of their votes.
4.According to the text, which of the following words can best describe Barack Obama?
A. Kind-hearted B. Humorous C. Polite D. Brave
Sports are all about change. A team gets better. A kid practices more and swims a personal best or learns a new move on the basketball court. In 2006, two things happened that got me thinking about change—in sports and in life.
One of them is tennis champion Andre Agassi, who retired in 2006. Agassi was a terrific player who won 60 titles, including eight major championships(冠军称号). But his greatest accomplishment（成就）might have been how much he changed during his career.
When he was young, Agassi was a show off who seemed to care only about himself. He didn't train very hard, but he won matches because of his tremendous（极大的）talent.Eventually, though, injuries and his bad attitude caught up with him. He fell from No.1 in the world ranking to No.141.
So Agassi changed. He trained harder and became a world-class player again. More importantly, he changed as a person. He was nicer to fans and opponents（对手）. He stopped thinking just about himself and started thinking about others. Through his Andre Agassi Charitable Foundation, he raised more than $60 million to help disadvantaged kids around his hometown of Las Vegas, Nevada. He even started a school, the Andre Agassi College Preparatory Academy, for at-risk kids.
At the start of a new year, lots of people promise themselves they will change. They might vow to get in good physical shape, do better in school or be nicer to others. Changes such as those can be difficult. But they do happen. Just remember Andre Agassi: It wasn't easy, but he changed, and changed for the better.
1.According to the writer, which of the following may be the greatest achievement for Agassi?
A. He once ranked No.1 in the world rankings.
B. He won 60 titles.
C. He changed much during his career.
D. He won 8 major championships.
2.What does the underlined work “vow” in the 6th paragraph probably mean?
A. promise. B. agree. C. wish. D. prove.
3.What do you know about Andre Agassi Charitable Foundation?
A. It is intended to help at-risk kids.
B. It is a charity school set up by Agassi.
C. Some disadvantaged kids can get help from it.
D. Agassi runs it with his prize money.
4.What might be talked about in the paragraphs following this passage?
A. What achievements Agassi has made after he changed for the better.
B. How we can change for the better.
C. Another thing happened in life that got the writer thinking about change.
D. Some assessments(评价) about Agassi from different people.
She is a cute, quiet girl. As a daughter, she has no secrets from her mother, who is very pleased with her. But recently she has become somewhat mysterious, and not so open as before. She has a diary that she keeps under lock and key. Her mother can’t help worrying about her: what if she falls in love, which is too early for a girl of her age? After all, she is reaching the “dangerous stage”. These thoughts have caused trouble in the mother’s mind.
One weekend the girl came to tell her mother that she was going to the cinema with her schoolmate and would return late. As this was the first time, her mother agreed, but she couldn’t help worrying because her daughter had never been away at night before. The mother waited till nine and decided to go out to meet her daughter. Just at that moment the noise of a car pulling up drew her to the window and there was her daughter, waving goodbye to a boy. Her heart missed a beat. When the girl came in, the mother was watching TV, pretending nothing had happened. “Mom, I’m back.” “Yeah.” “Sorry to be late. Still sitting up?” “Yes, oh, that… who’s that boy?” The daughter was silent for a moment. “Ah. It’s my monitor. He gave me a lift on his way home. Mom, I’m going to bed.” “All right. Go to sleep early.”
Next morning when the mother went to the daughter’s room to do some cleaning, she found her diary left at her pillow. Finally she opened it. It read: Mom, it’s love that made you ask, but it would show your understanding of me if you hadn’t.
Holding the diary, the mother fell into thought.
1.Which is the correct order according to the story?
a. She took a lift back in her monitor’s car.
b. She went to see a film with her schoolmate.
c. She wrote in her diary to tell her mother.
d. Her mother worried about her daughter’s returning late.
A. b,d,a,c B. d,b,a,c C. b,a,d,c D. b,d,c,a
2.Which of the following is true according to the story?
A. The girl knew her mother wouldn’t ask her the question about the boy.
B. What the daughter did recently had worried her mother.
C. The mother didn’t read her daughter’s diary the next day.
D. The girl’s diary was always unlocked.
3.The main purpose of this article is to show that parents should______.
A. care about what their children really think and feel
B. talk with their children about their early love
C. not give much freedom to their children
D. keep silent about their children’s early love
4.From the diary, we can see the daughter ______.
A. thanked her mother for asking her
B. thought her mother cared about her very much
C. thought it was her mother's duty to ask
D. thought her mother's understanding is better than simple love
