第二節(jié) 完形填空(共10小題;每小題2分,滿分20分)
請閱讀下面短文,掌握其大意,然后從各題所給的四個選項A、B、C、D中,選出最佳選項,并在第I卷相應(yīng)的位置上涂黑選項。
Humour is a __36__ in something that makes you laugh, for example in a situation, in someone’s words or actions, or in a book __37__ film. Most humour follows a pattern __38__ this: First we think that something is true, based on clues __39__ to us. But then we are presented with further evidence, __40__ shows that we were wrong. In fact, we were __41__ wrong that there was something wrong with the __42__ processes that lead to the initial conclusion. And__43__ the end of this process, we feel __44__. We do not enjoy being presented with evidence that shows we __45__ be wrong, but we do enjoy being presented with evidence that shows that we really, really are wrong. Humor and __46__ are the best medicine. They strengthen your immune system, boost your energy, decrease pain, and protect you __47__ the damaging effects of stress. Best of all, this priceless medicine is fun, free, and easy to use. Laughter is your birthright, a __48__ part of life that is innate and inborn. Infants begin smiling during the first weeks of life and laugh out loud within months of being born. __49__ you did not grow up in a household where laughter was a common sound, you can __50__ to laugh at any stage of life. |
36. A. quantity B. feature C. quality D. look 37. A. or B. and C. but D. except 38. A. as B. unlike C. similar D. like 39. A. gives B. giving C. give D. given 40. A. that B. which C. \ D. for which 41. A. such B. very C. so D. only 42. A. thinks B. thought C. think D. thinked 43. A. by B. in C. on D. at 44. A. pleasure B. please C. pleasant D. pressure 45. A. must B. might C. should D. need 46. A. anger B. hatred C. sadness D. laughter 47. A. with B. from C. for D. of 48. A. nature B. native C. national D. natural 49. A. Even if B. If only C. Although D. Only when 50. A. gain B. know C. learn D. get |
第三部分: 閱讀理解 (共兩節(jié); 滿分30分)
第一節(jié):選擇題(共20小題;每小題1分;滿分20分)
閱讀下列短文,從每題所給的四個選項A、B、C、D中,選出最佳選項,并在第I卷相應(yīng)的位置上涂黑選項。
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English Express
Notes:
English Express is a monthly print periodical.
Address: 136 Chaoyang Road, Beijing
Tel: 010- 65451826
E-mail: Englishexpress @sina.com
(The number of stars in the contents shows how hard the article is. The fewer, the easier.)
Contents | |
World For The Young |
Growing up means changing★★ p.1 Seven ways to handle pressure ★★★ p.10 Study Camp Model test for ninth graders p. 24 Model test for fourth graders p. 26 Fun with words and phrases p. 28 |
Around The World |
● Eating in America ★★★ p.4 ● American culture ★★★ p.6 ● Crazy Westerners ★★★★ p.8 |
Love Heart |
● Salty coffee★★ p.12 ● Share your time★★ p.15 ● Mother and child ★★★ p.17 |
Colorful Sun Show |
Jokes ● Roses for my wife ★ p.2 ● A faithful student★ p.14 ● A second and a million dollars ★★ p.22 |
Fable Stories |
● Sour grapes★★ p.2 ● Slowly but surely ★★ p.13 ● One is enough★ p.23 |
51. The underlined word “periodical” probably means _________.
A. a science book B. a TV program C. a textbook D. a magazine
52. We can learn something about different people and cultures in the part called ________.
A. World For The Young B. Around The World
C. Love Heart D. Colorful Sun Show
53. Of those articles, which of the following is the most difficult?
A. Growing up means changing. B. Salty coffee.
C. Mother and child. D. Crazy Westerners.
54. If you are preparing for a test in a middle school, you can turn to Page ________.
A. 28 B. 26 C. 24 D. 10
55. How often can we read a new issue of English Express?
A. Once every two months. B. Twice a month.
C. Once a month. D. Three times a month.