【正文】 hat had happened over 53 . I walked passed the dinning room and noticed my roses 54 in the vase were missing. Without a second 55 , I glanced out the window at Ms. Sullivan’s house and with a smile on my face I turned off the light in the room and went to sleep.The next morning my door bell rang. I opened the door Jimmy was there…36．A．easily B．slowly C．slightly D．silently37．A．tensely B．patiently C．eagerly D．calmly38．A．burning B．losing C．lacking D．missing39．A．get B．deal C．steal D．leave40．A．what B．where C．that D．how41．A．worn B．changed C．unwashed D．overturned42．A．lockers B．kettles C．drawers D．coats43．A．eased B．a(chǎn)ngry C．surprised D．curious44．A．watch B．guard C．follow D．visit45．A．a(chǎn)ccident B．experience C．incident D．condition46．A．working B．doing C．sleeping D．a(chǎn)cting47．A．lamps B．vases C．roses D．gifts48．A．stood B．ran C．stepped D．jumped49．A．look B．check C．pick D．call50．A．ever B．still C．only D．just51．A．smart B．sensitive C．sweet D．thankful52．A．strange B．nervous C．careless D．wrong53．A．everything B．something C．a(chǎn)nything D．nothing54．A．growing B．sitting C．lying D．a(chǎn)rranging55．A．thought B．intention C．expectation D．delay第三部分：閱讀理解（共兩節(jié)， 40分）第一節(jié)（共15小題；每小題2分，共30分）閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的A、B、C、D四個選項中，選出最佳選項，并在答題卡上將該項涂黑。Why Cats Scratch TingsIn has long been assumed that when cats scratch objects with their front paws（爪子）that they are sharpening their claws. 71 Research on cat behavior suggests that the major reason for this behavior is munication. By scratching up the bark of a tree (or the leg of your favorite chair) the cat is letting other cats or people know where she is and what she is up to.Cats tend to pick a small number of noticeable objects in their environments to scratch such as trees, fence posts repeatedly. 72 The scratched surface leaves a highly visible mark that can be easily seen by other cats. In addition, cats have special glands （腺）in their paws so that when they make scratching movements they leave scent（氣味）that the cats can smell. The fact that cats leave scent marks by making scratching movements may be the reason that cats will continue to scratch objects even after they have been declawed. 73 We don’t know exactly what cats are municating with their scratching. Both males and females do it. It is done inside and outside the home and even by cats living with no other cats around. 74 Cats don’t scratch up your furniture to bother you or just to be destructive, but for specific reasons, one of which is municating. Cats also scratch to extend their bodies, during play, and possibly as a greeting 。 I have been happily married for 60 years. There are, of course, other activities for Internet users besides finding love. They can pay bills, order groceries, or discuss with their doctors.And this is by no means all. More amazing things are yet to e in the near future. I read a newspaper report recently that quoted Stephen Hawking, an important British scientist. “The plexity of a puter as it exists today is probably less than the brain of an earthworm,” he said. “But, as technology advances, puters will bee more plex, and a time may e when the Internet may develop ‘consciousness.’ In other words, the Internet will be able to think, have feelings, and may well be able to act on its own.”If Professor Hawking is right, I may change my attitude about conjurers. As I grow older each day, I would like one of those that not only thinks for me but also accepts responsibilities for all my mistakes.60．What’s the meaning of the title “Count Me Out”? A．Get me out of the Internet world. B．Computers are trying to take control of life. C．Modern technology pushes old people away. D．Do not expect me to be a supporter of the Internet.61．According to Paragraph 2, the author thinks puters are . A．unnecessary B．convenient C．expensive D．a(chǎn)dvanced62．What might the author like about the future puter? A．Taking blames. B．Curing illnesses. C．Delivering messages. D．Responding to emotions.CWe’ve all seen them: perfectly toned famous people on latenight television telling us that we too can develop rockhard abdominal muscles（腹?。? It’s easy! Just pay $ for the Torso Track or $ for the AdDoer and watch those