(一)(2014,沈陽)
Lisa and Mike were celebrating their anniversary(周年紀念日).The couple used to be sweet.But now __1__ had changed since they got married.The once lovely couple had turned bitter(痛苦).They fought over every little thing.__2__ of them hated the way things had changed.
Lisa was __3__ for Mike to come home.She hoped that Mike would remember their anniversary.She __4__ imagined that her husband would bring her flowers.In this __5__,they could remember the old happiness again and forget all the __6__.But her imagination was cut short(打斷)when the phone in the bedroom __7__.
Lisa answered to the sound of a man.“Hello madam,I'm calling from the police station.Is this Mr. Mike Green's __8__?”“Yes,it is!”
“I'm sorry madam but there was a traffic accident and a man has __9__.We got this number from his wallet(錢夾).We need you to come and identify (辨認) his body.”
Lisa was shocked (震驚)!__10__ could this happen!She'd have died for another chance to mend every little fight!She lay and cried __11__ the floor in pain.She lost her chance.Forever!
__12__,there was a noise at the doorway.The door opened and Mike came in.“My dear,it's a __13__ day today. My wallet was stolen.”
“That's the best __14__ I've ever heard,” Lisa said with a smile as her eyes were __15__.
( B )1.A.interests B.things
C.habits D.friendship
( D )2.A.All B.One C.None D.Both
( C )3.A.searching B.singing
C.waiting D.starting
( A )4.A.even B.always C.hardly D.sometimes
( C )5.A.time B.day C.way D.fact
( A )6.A.fighting B.feeling C.decision D.love
( B )7.A.sounded B.rang
C.knocked D.made
( D )8.A.office B.address
C.speaking D.number
( C )9.A.lost B.left C.died D.hurt
( A )10.A.How B.When C.Where D.What
( B )11.A.above B.on C.beside D.to
( D )12.A.Luckily B.Slowly
C.Quietly D.Suddenly
( B )13.A.nice B.bad C.cool D.warm
( A )14.A.news B.advice
C.lie D.information
( C )15.A.looking B.putting
C.watering D.turning
(二)(2014,徐州)
“Sesame Street” is a TV programme for children.It first appeared in New York __16__ 1969.It is called “the longest street in the world”.That's __17__ the TV programme by that name can now be seen in so many parts of the world.
In the US over six million children watch the programme regularly.The __18__ include more than half the nation's preschool(學齡前)children.Parents love the programme.Many teachers also consider it a great help,__19__ some educators are against certain things in it.
Tests show children from different __20__ have benefited(受益)from watching the programme.Those who watch it five times __21__ week learn more than those who watch it once in a while.In the US the programme is shown at __22__ hours so that more children can watch it.The programmes all __23__ songs,stories,jokes and pictures to help children understand numbers,letters and human relationship.But there are some differences.__24__,the programme made in Mexico City __25__ more time to teaching whole words than to teaching letters one by one.
Why is “Sesame Street” more successful than other children's shows?There __26__ many reasons—the good education of its producers,the support __27__ the government and businesses,and the skillful use of many TV tricks.Also __28__ watch it along with their children.This is partly because famous adult stars often appear on it.But the best reason may be that it makes every child __29__ able to learn.Children find themselves learning,and they want to learn __30__.
( C )16.A.at B.on C.in D.since
( B )17.A.why B.because C.when D.how
( A )18.A.viewers B.visitors
C.witnesses D.settlers
( C )19.A.and B.so C.though D.or
( D )20.A.films B.cartoons
C.stories D.backgrounds
( A )21.A.a B.an C.the D.不填
( B )22.A.the same B.different
C.early D.late
( A )23.A.use B.take C.sing D.do
( C )24.A.Till now B.As a result
C.For example D.In all
( D )25.A.donates B.costs
C.spends D.devotes
( B )26.A.is B.are C.was D.were
( D )27.A.for B.with C.about D.from
( D )28.A.teachers B.doctors
C.volunteers D.mothers
( A )29.A.feel B.to feel C.feeling D.felt
( C )30.A.many B.much C.more D.most
(三)(2014,義烏)
Serena was the oldest child in the family,and her housework was to mow(割草) their yard(院子).Mrs. Martin,their elderly neighbor,was not __31__ to take care of her yard,so Serena's dad promised __32__ that Serena would do this job.
“Why didn't you ask me first?” Serena asked __33__.
“Did you ask me first when you got me to be in the school festival last autumn?” asked her father.
“Well,no.I didn't ask you first,__34__ you're always ready to help others.”
“I try when I can,”Dad answered.“Serena,we have known Mrs. Martin for a very long time.She has always __35__ our family.Now we should do something for her in return.What's more,the __36__ you get from helping others makes you wonder who is helping whom.”
“I don't know,Dad,” said Serena.“I only feel __37__ after mowing our yard.”
“I know it's hard work for you,”said Dad.“Just wait and see.”
Serena had __38__ at 7:30 a.m.,then made her way to Mrs. Martin's yard.She was __39__ her job and soon Mrs. Martin's yard looked much tidier.Mrs. Martia __40__ with a big glass of orange juice and __41__ it to her.Serena stopped her work and enjoyed the __42__,while Mrs. Martin's was talking to her about all of the flowers in her yard.Seeing the joy(喜悅) in Mrs. Martin's eyes,Serena began to __43__ how much the yard meant to Mrs. Martin.
After __44__ her drink,Serena returned to __45__ in the yard,feeling warm in her heart and thinking about what her father said.Her Dad was right.It was hard to tell who was helping whom?
( B )31.A.glad B.able C.afraid D.sorry
( C )32.A.you B.him C.her D.me
( A )33.A.unhappily B.gladly
C.warmly D.patiently
( D )34.A.and B.or C.so D.but
( A )35.A.helped B.met
C.visited D.troubled
( C )36.A.reason B.rule
C.feeling D.excuse
( B )37.A.excited B.tired
C.sad D.happy
( A )38.A.breakfast B.lunch
C.supper D.dinner
( B )39.A.surprised at B.good at
C.angry about D.worried about
( D )40.A.ran away B.turned over
C.set off D.came out
( C )41.A.lent B.threw C.handed D.sold
( B )42.A.fruit B.drink C.meat D.vegetables
( C )43.A.plan B.discuss
C.understand D.choose
( D )44.A.refusing B.beginning
C.preparing D.finishing
( A )45.A.work B.study C.relax D.play
(四)(2013,宜昌)
My friend Alan did not have a rich family.He did not have much money.Sometimes Alan__46__had to accept money and gifts from his family and friends.But do not get me__47__.He was not the kind of person who never__48__the money he should.He was always very__49__with the money he spent.
A few years ago,he won the lottery(中了彩票)and got a huge__50__of money.He was very excited.It changed his life.The __51__thing he did was to buy a very expensive new car.Then he __52__spending money on unnecessary things or the things that he normally would not buy.It seemed that he had money to__53__.He had more money than he needed and it was burning a hole in his pocket.He wasted his money__54__.
When we got together for a __55__at a restaurant,he would always pay the bill.He__56__me the money made him feel very happy.
But Alan soon__57__out of all his money.He was as poor as a church mouse again.His last dollar was spent and he had no money__58__.
I admit(承認)I do feel__59__for my friend.He had enough money to live like a king.__60__,he is back to living a hard life.He was wise about small things,but not about important things.
( C )46.A.only B.just C.even D.either
( B )47.A.guilty B.wrong
C.confident D.surprised
( D )48.A.took B.had C.brought D.paid
( B )49.A.nervous B.careful
C.anxious D.excited
( C )50.A.pocket B.envelope
C.amount D.purse
( D )51.A.final B.perfect C.recent D.first
( C )52.A.pretended B.suggested
C.started D.practiced
( C )53.A.risk B.show C.burn D.play
( C )54.A.quietly B.secretly
C.quickly D.possibly
( B )55.A.journey B.meal
C.rest D.meeting
( D )56.A.interviewed B.taught
C.treated D.told
( A )57.A.ran B.came C.went D.walked
( C )58.A.remained B.stayed
C.left D.reached
( B )59.A.educational B.sorry
C.embarrassed D.realistic
( C )60.A.Exactly B.Easily
C.Instead D.Really