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(2012)Lightning flashed through the darkness over Sibson bedroom skylight（天窗）. Sibson was shaken by a clap of thunder 21 he knew what was happening. The storm had moved directly 22 his two-story wooden house. Then he heard the smoke alarm beeping.Sibson rushed down the stairs barefoot to 23 ; he opened the door to the basement（地下室）, and flames 24 out. Sibson ran back upstairs to call 911 from his bedroom. “I felt 25 because the room had a separate outdoor stairway, ” he explains.But the phone didnt work, and when he tried to go down the outdoor stairway, he was 26 by a wall of flames. Sibson realized he was trapped（困住）.Sibsons house was three kilometers 27 the main road and was so well hidden by trees that he knew calling for help would be 28 .Up a hill nearby lived Sibsons neighbor, Huggons. He was lying in bed when something like a smoke alarm 29 his ears. He jumped out bed took his 30 and flashlight, and headed down the hillside toward the 31 .That was when he saw the rolling heavy smoke.Huggons dialed 911, and the operator warned him not to 32 the house. But Huggons said, “There is no way I am going to listen to Sibson 33 and die in that fire.”“Anyone there?” Huggons called out. Then he heard “Help! Im trapped!” coming from the second floor balcony（阳台）. He entered the house, but soon had to run back to catch his 34 .After one more 35 inside the house, Huggons gave up and 36 around back.The wind parted the smoke just 37 for him to catch sight of Sibson. But there was no way to get to him. He 38 the flashlight into the woods and noticed a ladder. He took it over to the balcony and 39 Sibson down just as the second floor of the house fell off.Sibson is still 40 when he tells the story, “I was alone that night,” he says. “Then I heard the most beautiful sound in my life. It was Huggons.”21. A. beforeB. whileC. sinceD. until22. A. on B. in C. throughD. over23. A. hideB. waitC. checkD. escape24. A. moved B. gaveC. wentD. exploded25. A. safeB. worriedC. gladD. tired26. A. burned B. stoppedC. shockedD. covered27. A. besideB. offC. across D. along28. A. limited B. falseC. fruitlessD. regretful29. A. struckB. missed C. touchedD. passed30. A. coatB. keyC. basinD. phone31. A. noiseB. roadC. smoke D. danger32. A. searchB. enterC. leaveD. damage33. A. callB. rollC. scream D. sigh34. A. breathB. attentionC. ladder D. flashlight35. A. stayB. chance C. thoughtD. attempt36. A. climbed B. circled C. looked D. jumped37. A. clearB. openC. enoughD. fit38. A. led B. putC. droveD. shone39. A. persuadedB. kicked C. pulled D. forced40. A. nervous B. surprisedC. proud D. thankful(2011)I truly feel that my mother led me here, to Morzaine, and to my future as happy wife and businesswoman. When Mum 21 in October 2007, I was cook. In December that year, while I was working for a wedding, a pearl necklace Mum had left me 22 . I was distraught（忧心如焚的）.Some days later, I was 23 that a guy who was working with us that day。“could probably have made a fortune 24 the necklace he found.” 25 . he returned it. Hearing he Id 26 Mum for six months before her death, he said, “Christmas is going to be 27 why not go out to the Alps for a couple of weeks?”I come to Morzaine, a small , friendly village in the Alps and_28_ fell in love with it .What was _29_to be a stopgap (权宜之计) trip turned into a new life .I kept travelling between London and here and felt _30_ than I had in months. In December 2008 , I was _31_as a hotel manager and moved here full time .A month later, I met Paul, who was traveling here. We fell in love. In the beginning , I didnt want to discuss_32_, because the sadness of losing Mum_33_felt great. Paul understood that and sever_34_me. But, by summer, we got married. A year later, we used his saving, and the money from the sale of Moms house, to build our own _35_.We want to give our guests a _36_ feel, so each room is themed(以为题) around memories from our lives. There are also styles to remind me of Mom - a tiny chair which _37_ be in her bedroom is set in one room.We are having a wonderful life Mum _38_ naturally part of it, _39_ theres no way we would be here if it wasnt for the _40_ she gave me. I know shes here in spirit, keeping an eye on us .21.A.died B. came C. returned D. visited22.A. burned B. disappeared C . broke D. dropped 23.A.shown B. comforted C. persuaded D. told24.A. hiding B. stealing C. selling D. wearing25.A.Luckly B. Naturally C. Surely D. Hopefully26.A.nursed B. cured C. missed D. guarded27.A.long B. hard C. merry D. free28.A. suddenly B. finally C. nearly D. immediately29.A.said B. proved C. supposed D. judged30.A.smarter B. higher C. firmer D. lighter31.A.honoured B. hired C. regarded D. trained32.A. travel B. business C. children D. marriage33.A.recently B. once C. still D. first34.A.left B. pushed C. surprised D. interrupted35.A.hotel B. restaurant C. home D. shop36.A.homely B. lively C. motherly D. friendly37.A.ought to B. used to C. might D. could38.A. takes B. keeps C. looks D. feels39.A.unless B. while C. because D. though40.A. money B. chair C. house D. necklace(2010)Recently, I flew to Las Vegas to attend a meeting. As we were about to arrive, the pilot announced with apology that there would be a slight _2l_ before setting down. High desert winds had _22_ the airport to close all but one runway. He said that we would be _23_ the city for a few minutes waiting to _24_. We were also told to remain in our seats meanwhile with our seat belts fastened _25_ there might be a few bumps(颠簸). Well, that few minutes turned into about fourfive minutes, including a ride that would make a roller coaster(过山车) _26_ by comparison The movement was so fierce that several passengers felt _27_ and had to use airsickness bags. As you might guess, that not good thing to have happen in a(n) _28_ space because it only _29_ to increase the discomfort of the situation. About twenty minutes into the adventure, the entire airplane became very _30_. There was now a sense of anxiety and fear that could be _31_ noticed. Every passenger simply held on for dear life.except one. A _32_ was having a good time! With each bump of the_33_, he would let out a giggle (咯咯的笑) of delight As I observed this, I _34_ that he didn know he was supposed to be afraid and worried about his _35_. He neither thought about the past nor about the future Those are what we grownups have learned from _36_. He was _37_ the ride because had not yet been taught to fear it. Having understood this, I took a deep breath and _38_ back into my seat, pretending I was _39_ on a roller coaster. I smiled for the rest of the flight. I even _40_ to giggle once or twice, much to the chagrin (随恼) of the man sitting next to me holding the airsickness bag. 21. A. mistake B. delay C. change D. wind22. A. forced B. warned C. swept D. reminded23. A. watching B. visiting C. circling D. crossing24. A. arrive B. enter C. stop D. land25. A. if B. though C. because D. while26. A. light B. pale C. easy D. quick27. A. sick B. nervous C. angry D. afraid28. A. empty B. narrow C. secret D. open29. A. happens B. continues C. fails D. serves30. A. quiet B. hot C. dirty D. crowded31. A. partly B. gradually C. shortly D. clearly32. A. pilot B. baby C. guard D. man33. A. seats B. passengers C. flight D. airplane34. A. realized B. hoped C.agreed D. insisted35. A. health B. safety C. joy D. future36. A. teachers B. books C. experience D. practice37. A. learning B. taking C. missing D. enjoying38. A. sat B. lay C. went D. rode39. A. nearly B. finally C. really D. suddenly40. A. attempted B. managed C. wanted D. decided(2009)I was successful at my job . I worked very hard , but it _21_ me and my family a fabulous (极好的) lifestyle . Id worked for the same company for twenty years and had worked my way up to department director. _22_, one afternoon last May, I was called to the office, and it was _23_ explained to me that they were letting me go. I just sat there _24_ they talked on and all I could think was, “Ive _25_ .” Id been so well respected ; _26_ I was of no value. For six weeks, I was in a very _27_ place. I wandered around my house like a zombie (僵尸).I could _28_ things needed doing, but would not do anything . My beliefs in looking forward and seeing the positive(积极的) in everything _29_ me . Then, in late June, my youngest sons football team made the city cup final . The year before, hed been very sad when I _30_ the same final , so he was _31_ when I told him Id go . Not only did they win , but the look on his face as he saw me_32_ him on was unbelievable . From then in , I spent the summer enjoying my sons and their passions (激情) . I attended match after match and performances of my elder sons band I _33_ went to another city to watch him play . These moments were so _34_ . My life had been so much devoted to _35_ for so long , and I felt _36_ that my sons were happy to welcome me into their world. _37_ , being unemployed gave me back a sense of purpose I was someones mum! I felt a sense of being _38_ again. Now I feel more positive about my professional _39_ and Im getting on better with my family than I ever have. Losing my job made me realize just how _40_ it is to achieve real balance in life21. A. promised B. afforded C. showed D. left22. A. Therefore B. Anyhow C. Otherwise D. However23. A. quickly B. gently C. partly D. easily24. A. until B. after C. as D. so25. A. failed B. finished C. tried D. changed26. A. suddenly B. finally C. immediately D. shortly27. A. secret B. quiet C. lonely D. dark28. A. see B. get C. suggest D. understand29. A. defended B. directed C. deserted D. disturbed30. A. watched B. missed C. lost D. won31. A. disappointed B. worried C. honoured D. delighted32. A. cheering B. taking C. leading D. passing33. A. just B. even C. still D. almost34. A. hopeful B. meaningful C. difficult D. strange35. A. work B. family C. matches D. performances36. A. successful B. thoughtful C. thankful D. peaceful37. A. Naturally B. Doubtfully C. Disagreeably D. Unexpectedly38. A. employed B. comforted C. valued D. encouraged39. A. education B. experience C. relationship D. future40. A. important B. interesting C. simple D. surprising(2008) One night I decided to spend some time building a happier and closer relationship with my daughter. For several weeks she had been 16 me to play chess(棋) with her, so I suggested a game and she eagerly 17. It was a school night, however, and at nine oclock my daughter asked if I could 18 my moves, because she 19 to go to bed; she had to get up at six in the morning. I 20 she had strict sleeping habits, 21 I thought she ought to be able to 22 some of this strictness. I said to her, “23, you can stay up late for once. Were having 24.” We played on for another fifteen minutes, during which time she looked 25. Finally she said, “Please, Daddy, do it quickly.” “No,” I replied. “If youre going to play it 26, youre going to play it slowly.” And so we 27 for another ten minutes, until 28 my daughter burst into tears, and 29 that she was beaten. Clearly I had made 30. I had started the evening wanting to have a 31 time with my daughter but had 32 my desire to win to become more 33 than my relationship with my daughter. When I was a child, my desire to win 34 me well. As a parent, I 35 that it got in my way. So I had to change.16. A. guiding B. asking C. training D. advising17. A. allowed B. expected C. replied D. accepted18. A. change B. repeat C. hurry D. pass19. A. agreed B. needed C. begged D. hated20. A. knew B. learned C. guessed D. heard21. A. so B. for C. but D. or22. A. put up B. take up C. pick up D. give up23. A. As usual B. Go ahead C. By the way D. Come on24. A. patience B. luck C. fun D. success25. A. excited B. proud C. anxious D. angry26. A. well B. again C. fairly D. regularly27. A. discussed B. continued C. counted D. argued28. A. nervously B. immediately C. strangely D. suddenly29. A. promised B. admitted C. wondered D. discovered30. A. a mistake B. a decision C. an attempt D. an effort31. A. free B. different C. full D. happy32. A. managed B. recognized C. allowed D. reduced33. A. important B. attractive C. practical D. interesting34. A. offered B. served C. controlled D. taught35. A. realized B. apologized C. imagined D. explained(2007)Its fourteen years since I left the Philippines to live with my family in the USA. A month ago, while on summer vacation back in my motherland, I learned a lesson from mosquito (蚊子) bites. Right before 36 Kennedy Airport in New York, my grandma 37 me of the behavior of the native mosquitoes around the 38 like me. She said, Theres an old sayingthe 39 you stay away from the motherland, the sweeter your blood 40 to the mosquitoes. Not 41 it, I replied, Grandmaaaa, thats just an old wives tale! Well, less than a week 42 my arrival in Manila, I was already carpeted with a 43 of mosquito bites. I took many measures to keep myself from being 44 , but they all proved useless.Late one 45 in my cousins home, I couldnt bear the 46 of the bites. Hoping to find some comfort, I 47 my cousin, who was sleeping peacefully in the bed next to mine. Unhappy for being 48 she said, There is nothing you can do. Go back to sleep. With a few turns, she slept again. Enviously (妒嫉地) 49 her sleep, I hoped a big mosquito would 50 on her face. However, the mosquitoes would just lightly dance around her forehead and fly away quickly, never biting her. Amazed (惊奇的), I ran to others 51 , only to find they were all sleeping 52 as the same thing occurred again and again.From those bites, I came to 53 my grandmas silly tale. From then on, Ive always tried to keep a(n) 54 mind about those strange old wives tales 55 they do have some truth to them.36. A. leaving B. passing C. visiting D. finding37. A. persuaded B. reminded C. warned D. informed38. A. students B. foreigners C. passengers D. visitors39. A. earlier B. longer C. sooner D. later40. A. grows B. goes C. flows D. remains41. A. expecting B. understanding C. recognizing D. believing42. A. after B. before C. when D. as43. A. shade B. pile C. cloud D. blanket44. A. touched B. bitten C. defeated D. discovered45. A. morning B. afternoon C. evening D. night46. A. noise B. hit C. pain D. effect47. A. woke up B. shouted at C. looked for D. dropped on48. A. blamed B. interrupted C. moved D. frightened49. A. having B. watching C. making D. helping50. A. land B. fly C. fall D. wait51. A. houses B. flats C. rooms D. homes52. A. joyfully B. anxiously C. soundlessly D. worriedly53. A. tell B. know C. remember D. accept54. A. open B. active C. clear D. honest55. A. and B. so C. because D. until(2006)One day,Raul was miles away from the small ranch（牧场） house in a large valley. 36 seemed to be all right, yet he felt strange and somewhat uneasy. The wind had picked up, and angry, dark clouds 37 across the sky. He could smell the rain coming. And it did. 38 ,the lightningflashed through the clouds, nearly 39 Raul.The thunder（雷声） was so loud t