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. D.It was first published in the 19th century.33.The author assumes the Japanese owner of the book was a woman based .the pretty handwriting B.the food written on the receipt C.the good co ndition of the book D.the effort taken in writing the notes 34.Which of the following can best describe the author? A.He is a great reader of historical fiction. B.He is a hardworking university student. C.He is a productive writer with sensibility. D.He is a careful observer with imagination. 35.W hat’s the best title of the text?A.The Tale of a Paperback B.Different Life Experiences C.Unsolved Mysteries of Life D.A Book’s Exciting Adventure 第二節(jié)(共5小題;每小題2分,滿(mǎn)分10分)根據(jù)短文內(nèi)容,從短文后的選項(xiàng)中選出能填入空白處的最佳選項(xiàng)。選項(xiàng)中有兩項(xiàng)為多余選項(xiàng)。Choosing the Right Path to Be a“Better”P(pán)ersonLife is a constant exercise in selfimprovement.In the rush to achieve,the idea of being“better”can bee lost sometimes.You may always wonder how to improve yourself and fulfill your dreams in an easier way. 36 Explore your talents.Everybody has some outstanding skills or interests.So it’s often necessary to be patient and try many things before you find one that suits you.For example,people loving adventure may not be interested in the quiet chess club,but someone who enjoys other quiet activities might be.Determining who you enjoy being around may help you know what you’11 enjoy. 38 No matter how much money you make.you will not be happy if you spend your entire life doing somethi ng you hate.It’s important to at least devote some of your time to what makes you happy.If you’re particularly unhappy at your job,consider why. 39 If you feel your job isn’t meaningful,or isn’t in line with your values,consider finding another job. Experience something new.Research has shown that when we’re in our fort zone,we aren’t as productive as we are when we step just beyond it. 40 Because of that,we may react slowly to our own positive experiences and interactions with others,even when those are little scary.Doing so can help you achieve more.A.Do what you love.B.Here are some tips for you.C.Register in a class you’re interested in.D.Humans adapt very quickly to positive events.E.It’s possible that some changes may change your feeling.F.Similar types of people may be attracted to the same activities.G.Try not to allow yourself to focus so much on a certain aspect of your life. 第三部分 語(yǔ)言知識(shí)運(yùn)用(共兩節(jié),滿(mǎn)分45分)(共20小題;每小題1.5分,滿(mǎn)分30分)閱讀下面短文,從短文后各題所給的A、B、C和D四個(gè)選項(xiàng)中,選出可以填入空白處的最佳選項(xiàng)。At primary school in New Zealand,I was introduced to a school savings account run by one of the local banks.When our money box was 41,we took it to the bank and watched with 42 as our coins flowed across the counter.As a 43,we could choose our next money 44 from a small variety,and start the whole savings 45 again.Every week I watched my parents 46 the housekeeping(家務(wù)開(kāi)支)and“make ends meet”.Sometimes it was 47 to wait for things we really felt we needed. Later,as a university student,I 48 on an extremely small student allowance.Students were 49 by banks then,because we were so 50 and there was no way I could have gotten credit,even if I had tried.We 51 our allowance three times each year,put it into a bank to the best advantage and withdrew it little by little to last 52 the next payout of the allowance.When our daughter,Sophie,began to walk,we made a purposeful choice to encourage her to use money 53 .We often ment when the TV tells us“You 54 it to yourself to borrow our money”—to whom do we really owe it? And what would happen if our ine were 55 or dried up? Now,as a 12yearold child,it’s almost 56 to see her tight “financial policy”.a(chǎn)nd wait for the unavoidable holiday sales to buy 57 she wants. I agree that 58 education in schools is very important.But the root of the problem 59 with us and the way we behave as role models to those who 60 .41.A.full B.empty C.rare D.valuable 42.A.pain B.pride C.mercy D.relief 43.A.basis B.result C.respect D.reward 44.A.bag B.a(chǎn)ccount C.box D.package 45.A.routine B.charge C.petition D.devotion 46.A.turn out B.take out C.sort out D.send out 47.A.a(chǎn)mazing B.a(chǎn)nnoying C.a(chǎn)musing D.frightening 48.A.tried B.studied C.managed D.quitted 49.A.earned B.inspected C.employed D.ignored 50.A.a(chǎn)ttractive B.secure C.pitiful D.poor 51.A.collected B.donated C.deserved D.solved 52.A.a(chǎn)fter B.until C.unless D.a(chǎn)s 53.A.personally B.casually C.wisely D.selflessly 54.A.own B.owe C.try D.settle 55.A.increased B.fixed C.checked D.reduced 56.A.embarrassing B.shocking C.a(chǎn)musing D.boring 57. A.that B.where C.which D.what 58.A.medical B.a(chǎn)cademic C.financial D.political 59.A.1ies B.1ives C.a(chǎn)grees D.ties 60.A.a(chǎn)llow B.follow C.a(chǎn)dmit D.prefer 第Ⅱ卷(非選擇題 共60分)第二節(jié)(共10小題,滿(mǎn)分15分)閱讀下面短文,在空白處填入1個(gè)適當(dāng)?shù)膯卧~或括號(hào)內(nèi)單詞的正確形式。Have you ever noticed how hard it can be to find the right words? I have, there are times 61 I am certain the right words do not even exist.More than once I 62(call)to a hospital emergency room or to be with a family around the bed of a dying relative. And more than once I’ve been at a loss for words.A wise doctor at 63 university teaching hospital once made a ment about forting those who suffer.Someone asked the doctor what advi ce he offered his students,the future doctors and nurses,when 64(care)for mothers who gave birth to stillborn babies.The doctor paused 65 a moment in thought.Then he said,“I tell them that they need two eyes.With one eye they have to check the drip(滴注器).And with the other eye they have to weep.That’s what I tell them.”That may be some of the 66(wise)advice I’ve ever heard.We may not always need to figure out what to say;we really only need two eyes.The words 67(write)by Emily Dickinson read,“Saying nothing…sometimes says the most.”It says I want to be 68(full)present with them and walk alongside them,difficult 69 it may be.My presence is something they can draw real 70(strong)and hope from. 第四部分 寫(xiě)作(共三節(jié),滿(mǎn)分45分)第一節(jié) 詞匯運(yùn)用(共10小題;每小題1分,滿(mǎn)分10分)根據(jù)下列句子所給漢語(yǔ)意思或括號(hào)里的單詞完成句子,使得句意通順、語(yǔ)法正確。71.These_______(apply)can only apply for the position as a secretary. 72.Dolly