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(一)阅读下面短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。Hughie Erskine was in love. The girl he loved was Laura Merton, the daughter of a retired army officer. They were the best-looking couple in London, and had not a penny between them. Her father was very fond of Hughie, but would not hear of any engagement.“Come to me, my boy, when you have got ten thousand pounds of your own, and we will see about it,” he used to say; and Hughie looked very miserable in those days.One morning he went to see a great friend of his, Alan Trevor, who was a painter. When he came into the studio he found Trevor putting the finishing touches to a wonderful life-size picture of a beggar-man. The beggar himself was standing on a platform in a corner of the room. He was a dried up old man with a lined face and a sad expression. Over his shoulder was thrown a rough brown coat, all torn and full of holes. His thick boots were old and mended, and with one hand he leaned on a rough stick, while with the other he held out his ancient hat for money.“Poor old fellow!” said Hughie. “How miserable he looks!”At that moment a servant came in and told Trevor that a man wanted to speak to him. Trevor went out.The old beggar-man sat down to rest for a moment. He looked so miserable that Hughie pitied him, and felt in his pockets to see what money he had. All he could find was a pound and some pennies. “Poor old fellow,” he thought to himself, “he wants it more than I do, but I shant have much money myself for a week or two”; and he walked across the room and slipped the pound into the beggars hand.The old man jumped, and a faint smile passed across his old lips. “Thank you, sir,” he said, “thank you.”That night Trevor told Hughie that the old “beggar” was Baron Hausberg, one of the richest men in Europe, who had asked him a month before to paint him as a beggar. He also said that he had told the old man all about the lovely Laura and the ten thousand pounds.The next morning, as he was at breakfast, an old gentleman brought Hughie a letter from Baron Hausberg. On the envelope was written, “A wedding present to Hughie Erskine and Laura Merton, from an old beggar”, and inside was a cheque for ten thousand pounds.1. The girls father . A. liked Hughie because he was rich. B. disliked Hughie C. disliked Hughie because Hughie was poor D. liked Hughie but didnt allow Hughie to marry his daughter2. Hughie gave some money to the beggar because . A. he was very rich B. he was kind-hearted and showed mercy on the beggar C. the painter told him to do so D. the girls father told him to do so3. Which is true about Baron Hausberg? A. He was the girls father B. He was a painter C. He had a lot of wealth D. He was a beggar4. It can be inferred from the passage that . A. Hughie Erskine married Laura Merton B. Hughie Erskine didnt marry Laura Merton C. Mr. Merton still didnt agree to the marriage D. Hughie married the girl because he was good-looking5. We can learn from the text that . A. One should be good-looking B. One should be poor C. One should be rich D. One should be tender-hearted（二）阅读下面短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。My husband was in the Royal Navy, stationed at the Port of Wilmington while his ship was waiting to sail up the New York Harbor for the Bicentennial in 1976. While in Wilmington a friends mother met a bunch of the English sailors in a bar in downtown Wilmington. They invited us onto the ship; she invited them for a barbecue. We had a wonderful time. After they went to New York several of the sailors got off and spent time on the train going back and forth from Wilmington to visit their new found friends. Graham was one of them and after spending all the time we could together he left with his ship. We kept in touch and I flew to England to stay with his family at Christmas for two weeks and we were engaged, he came to visit the following Easter and I went back the next August. That visit he broke up with me and I flew back to the States in tears. A few years later he married in England, I married in the States and we lead separate lives for 25 years. I was married in 82, had a baby in 86 and was diagnosed with advanced stage breast cancer 6 weeks after my daughter was born. I was 26 and was given a 5 % chance to live 5 years. After a few years my marriage ended and I sent a letter to Grahams mother because I had never forgotten him and was getting in touch with important people and taking care of things you do when you think you are dying. It took the letter awhile to catch up with his mother as she had moved several times over the years. She gave the letter to Graham and he called me. He was married with 2 sons; one was the same age +4 days as my daughter. Over the years we talked on the phone a few times and sent pictures and the occasional card. I remarried in 92 and we lost touch until he called on New Years Eve of the millennium. Both of our marriages were ending for various reasons but we still had an ocean between us and hadnt seen each other for over 20 years. In August he was coming to the States on business and stopped by to see me. It was as if we had known each other forever and no time had passed with us apart. He came back over several times to visit when he was over for business and we fell in love all over again. He was transferred to Atlanta, GA. On 9/11 he drove straight from Atlanta to Delaware to be with me and asked me to marry him that night. We were married on Valentines Day 2002. I never let him forget (jokingly of course) that had he not broken up with me we would have had 25 more years together than we have had. He is definitely the love of my life.1. In which year did they break up with each other? A. 76 B. 86 C. 77 D. 922. How many times did the author get married in all? A. twice B. three times C. four times D. five times3. The author lived in . A. Wilmington B. New York C. Atlanta D. Delaware4. When were they married? A. on Feb. 14 B. on Apr. 1 C. on Sept. 11 D. on Dec. 255. Which of the following supports the main idea of the passage? A. All shall be well, Jack shall have Jill. B. East, west, home is best. C. All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. D. Lets cross the bridge when we come to it.(三) 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。When John and Victoria Church arrived in New York from London for one-year stay, they brought no furniture with them. They had planned either to live in a furnished apartment or to buy used furniture. But they soon learned about a new way of furnishing an apartment or a house that more and more people are using. The renting of home furnishing (furniture, dishes, and so on) has become one of Americas fastest growing businesses.Why do people rent their home furnishings instead of buying them? Many kinds of people: international businessmen, government officials, airline workers, young married couplesthe people whose job or business may force them to move frequently from one city(or country) to anotherfind they can rent better quality furniture than they could afford to buy. Young people with little money do not want to buy cheap furniture that they will soon grow to dislike. They prefer to wait until they have enough money to buy furniture they really like. Meanwhile, they rent. And people whose work takes them from place to place are saved the trouble and cost of moving their furniture each time. They simply rent new furniture when they reach their new home.One family, now settled in a large, beautiful home, liked their rented furniture so much they decided to keep renting it instead of buying new things. But they dont like to tell people about it. The idea of renting home furnishings is still quite new, and they are not sure what their neighbors might think.1. The reason why people rent their home furnishings instead of buying them is that . A. they have to move frequently from one place to another because of their work. B. young people are not rich enough to buy furniture they really like. C. they can save the trouble and cost of moving their furniture. D. all of the above.2. Where do John and Victoria Church come from? A. They came from New York. B. They came from London. C. They came from both New York and London D. The passage doesnt say.3. Which of the following people likes renting of home furnishings? A. teachers B. doctors C. air hostesses D. lawyers4. The family which moved in a large, beautiful home doesnt want people to know this because . A. the furniture is so beautiful B. the idea of renting home furnishings is still quite new C. they are not quite sure whether their neighbors like their doing D. A, B and C5. Which is the best title of the passage? A. Rent or Buy B. You Can Do Whatever You Like C. Better Not Buy D. Better Not Rent(四) 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。Believe it or not, I hate birthdays. First of all you keep getting older, and second you always get presents you cant stand. If I could just have a nice chocolate cake all to myself, Id be very happy. But no! I have received more ties, pajamas, umbrellas, and gloves than you can imagine. I keep all my unwanted gifts piled neatly in a corner of my closet. If I need one of the items, I draw from my stock, but that is a rare occurrence. The result is that my pile is quite large.One day, my Aunt Gloria called me.“Hello, Shelley,” she said. “Were having a surprise birthday party for cousin Stove. Will you be able to come on Thursday the 29th at 2 p.m.?”“One minute, while I look at my calendar,” I said.“Too bad,” I thought to myself. “Im free. I guess Ill have to go.” To Aunt Gloria, I said, “Yes, that day looks O.K. to me. Ill be there. Should I bring anything for the party?”“No,” answered Aunt Gloria, “just bring yourself.”The morning for the party arrived. After some thought, I decided that it would be proper to bring my aunt a little gift. I thought it would please her. I had a good stock of gifts in my closet, and so I decided to rewrap one and offer it to my aunt. It was getting late by the time I got around to wrapping it. So I grabbed the first box I saw and hastily wrapped it.My relatives were all there when I arrived. They were glad to see me, and if the occasion hadnt been a birthday party, I guess I would have been glad to see them. Uncle Joe told me Id lost weight.“You look wonderful,” he said.I plowed my way through a dozen more relatives to Aunt Gloria. “Here,” I graciously said, holding out my gift. “A little something for you.”“Oh, thats very kind of you,” said my aunt. She began to unwrap the gift. “I wonder what it could be,” she murmured. Then she began to read a card that was enclosed, a card that I didnt remember having put in.“Dear Shelley,” she read, “hope you enjoy these gloves. Theyll keep your fingers warm in the winter. Love, Aunt Gloria.”1. The reason why Shelley hates birthdays is that . A. one keeps getting older B. one always gets gifts one cant stand C. both A and B D. neither A nor B2. What does the underlined part “just bring yourself” mean? A. Shelley is a gift B. Only Shelley can go to the party C. Shelley have to give a present D. Shelley doesnt have to give any presents.3. Is Shelley fat or thin? A. Shelley is fat B. Shelley is thin C. Shelley is neither fat nor thin D. The passage doesnt say4. Where does the gift which Shelley gave his aunt come from? A. Shelley bought from the store. B. Shelley weaved himself. C. Aunt Gloria gave him. D. The passage doesnt say.5. Whats the best title of the text? A. The Gift of Giving B. A Surprise Birthday Party C. Aunt Gloria D. I Hate Birthday（五） 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。Island of FeelingsOnce upon a time there was an island where all the feelings lived: Happiness, Sadness, Knowledge, and all the others, including Love.One day it was announced to all of the feelings that the island was going to sink to the bottom of the ocean. So all the feelings prepared their boats to leave.Love was the only one that stayed. She wanted to preserve the island paradise until the last possible moment.When the island was almost totally under, Love decided it was time to leave.She began looking for someone to ask for help. Just then Richness was passing by in a grand boat. Love asked, “Richness, can I come with you on your boat?”Richness answered, “Im sorry, but there is a lot of silver and gold on my boat and there would be no room for you anywhere.”Then Love decided to ask Vanity for help who was passing by in a beautiful vessel. Love cried out, “Vanity, help me please!” “I cant help you,” Vanity said, “You are all wet and will damage my beautiful boat.”Next, Love saw Sadness passing by. Love said, “Sadness, please let me go with you.”Sadness answered, “Love, Im sorry, but, I just need to be alone now.”Then, Love saw Happiness. Love cried out, “Happiness, please take me with you.” But Happiness was so overjoyed that he didnt hear Love calling to him.Love began to cry. Then, she heard a voice say, “Come Love, I will take you with me.” It was an elder. Love felt so blessed and overjoyed that she forgot to ask the elder his name. When they arrived on land the elder went on his way. Love realized how much she owed the elder.Love then found Knowledge and asked, “Who was it that helped me?” “It was Time,” Knowledge answered. “But why did Time help me when no one else would?” Love asked.Knowledge smiled and with deep wisdom and sincerity, answered, “Because only Time is capable of understanding how great Love is.”1. Which one was the last to leave the island?A. Happiness B. Sadness C. Richness D. Love2. How many feelings in all are mentioned in the passage?A. five B. six C. seven D. eight3. Who is the elder?A. Knowledge B. Time C. Love D. Happiness4. Which one is both clever and honest?A. Knowledge B. Time C. Love D. Happiness5. Which one is the greatest according to the passage?A. Knowledge B. Time C. Love D. Happiness（六） 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。I dont realize that Ive been at college for nearly one and half year until now. Looking back into the last year, what shall I say? It consisted of both happiness and sadness. Life always goes like this, up and down, as is so exciting. Now when I recall the past, no matter how I felt at that time, they are all treasures for me.That was the moon festival last year, which was also the first time we went out after we entered the college. It was said that the sea in Dalian was well-known and was also a wonderful place to watch the moon. After getting all the food and drinking ready, we four girls set off for the seaside. There were many people and we picked up a less crowded beach. At first, we enjoyed ourselves by drinking and eating. When the moon turned brighter, we played with the seawater. As a result, we were all drenched with water. Bathing in the moonlight, we ran and laughed. We seemed to land on another world, where was full of fresh air, laughter and love. The laughter is still echoing on my mind so far. Life doesnt stay the same, occasionally having a particular taste. That is sadness. What impressed me deeply is a failure in a singing competition. It was the first time I had given a performance on such a large stage in front of so many people. I was so nervous that the whole song was performed out of tune. As you could imagine, I was greeted with boos from the audience. I still remembered how dismal I felt that moment and I sat alone crying at the seaside. After that, I talked to mother about it. She told me that it was not a failure; at least, I was brave enough to show myself publicly. Everything has passed. Ive stored them at the bottom of my heart. I am in the second grade already. Yet much needs me to challenge. On the way, theres both happiness and distress. However, I will go ahead just all the same.1. The author of the text is . A. a boy B. a girl C. the passage doesnt say D. none of the above2. The underlined word “drenched” in the second paragraph has a similar meaning with . A. dried B. wet C. frozen D. washed away 3. Life, according to the author, is . A. full of happiness B. filled with sadness C. made up of laughter and tears D. not worth living4. How did the audience find the authors singing? A. It was wonderful B. It was disappointing C. The passage doesnt say D. It was perfect5. Which of the following shows the authors attitude towards future? A. A friend in need is a friend indeed. B. Do wrong once and youll never hear the end of it. C. Where there is a will, there is a way. D. Time and tide wait for no man.（七）阅读下面短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。A few years ago men on a ship in the ocean saw the water bubbling and boiling. They went closer. Night came before they had seen very much. But in the morning they saw an island where there had been no island before. It was a very hot island, with smoke, steam, and fire. Actually, the island was the top of a mountain that had been growing up