【文章內(nèi)容簡介】 of money, I had hurried into the store to pick up some flowers. We were in Boston, a place not always known for small conversation between strangers. The woman stopped emptying her basket and looked up at me. She smiled. It was a nice smile – warm and forting – and I returned her gift by smiling back. “Must be a special lady, whoever it is that will be getting those b eautiful flowers,” she said. “Yes, she’s special,” I said, and then to my surprise, the words kept ing out. “It’s only our second date, but somehow I am just having the feeling she’s ‘the one’,” Jokingly, I added, “The only problem is that I can’t figu re out why she’d want to date a guy like me.” “Well, I think she’s very lucky to have a boyfriend who brings her such lovely flowers and who is obviously in love with her,” the woman said. “My husband used to bring me flowers every week – even when times were tough and we didn’t have much money. Those were unbelievable days。 he was very romantic and – of course – I miss him since he has passed away.” I paid for my flowers as she was gathering up her groceries. Almost without any hesitation（猶豫） , I walked up to her. I touched her on the shoulder and said, “You were right, you know. These flowers are indeed for a very special lady.” I handed her the flowers and thanked her for such a nice conversation. It took her a moment to realize that I was giving her the flowers I had just bought. “You have a wonderful evening,” I said. I left her with a big smile and my heart warmed as I saw her smelling the beautiful flowers. I was slightly late for my date that night and told my girlfriend the above story. A couple of years later, when I finally worked up（增加） the courage to ask her to marry me, she told me it was that night that I won her heart. 29. What does the phrase “ her gift” refer to? A. Her smile. B. Her words. C. Her flowers. D. Her politeness. 30. The writer gave his flowers to the elderly lady because she ______. A. started the conversation first B. gave him encouragement C. allowed him to pay first D. liked the flowers very much 31. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A. The writer was originally quite sure about the reason why his girlfriend was fond of him. B. The writer managed to buy some flowers for his girlfriend on each date. C. People in Boston didn’t always start small talk with someone they didn’t know. D. It took the writer a while to decide whether to give the elderly lady the flowers or not. 32. What can be concluded from the passage? A. Flowers are important for a date. B. Small conversation is helpful. C. Elderly people need respecting. D. Love and kindness are rewarding. D Dear Guests, WELCOME TO PACIFIC INTERNATIONAL APARTMENTSSYDNEY Now we are updating (更新 ) our information folders(文件夾 ) in the rooms in order to help you during your stay. Please notice the following: Phone number: Reception(接待處 ): Dial 7 Housekeeping: Dial 4 ApartmenttoApartment: dial the apartment number ( except 1st floor apartments: dial the apartment number followed by the ＃ key) Outside line: dial 0, wait for dial tone, and then the number required. Please keep your key with you at all times. The main doors to the apartments are locked from about 10:30 pm ~ 07:00 am, and you will need to swipe (刷卡 ) your key to gain access (通道 ) to the apartment. If in the event of the fire alarm(警報 ) sounding please stay calm. If evacuation ( 疏散 ) is necessary, please go to the fire exits. DO NOT USE LIFTS. Remember to take your valuables and key with you. When you go down, please gather at the Wishing Tree and the Corner of Sussex and Hay Street. And either the Fire Brigade, a staff member or hotel security will issue necessary instructions. For future details on this, please dial 7. Please see reception for any advice on tours and Sydney39。s attention, and please dial 7 if you want any further information. We hope your stay with us is an enjoyable one. Kind regards, Paul Williams Guest Services Manager 33. How can you dial from your room in Pacific to Room 115 on the 1st floor? A. Just dial 115. B. Dial 6, then 115. C. Dial 115 and press the key. D. Press the key, then dial 115. 34. In case of fire in Pacific, guests should _______. A. dial 7 and wait for the hotel security B. take their keys and leave Pacific by lifts C. leave Pacific through the fire exits D. be together with the Fire Brigade 35. This letter most probably appears in ______. A. at the train station B. the official guide C. a manager’ s office D. a guest’ s room 第三節(jié)：完形填空 (共 20小題，每小題 ，共 30分 ) 閱讀下面短文，掌握其大意，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。 “I’ve been writing a book, John. Do you think anyone would be interested in 36 it?” said the old lady. John took 37 the papers from her shaking hand and 38 her in a chair. He remembered her rich 39 in the early days of the Old West. He looked through the papers. “It’s good, Grandma.” He said gently. Then realizing that she couldn’t hear him, he shouted into her 40 . “I think it’s very good. I’ ll 41 it to a publisher.” Ten days later, he repor