【正文】 three months after her 100th birthday, Grandma didn’t get up. The doctor told her that she couldn’t 44 more than a few days. She was 45 to go, but she first wanted her book to be in 46 . John promised that she would get the book very soon. Grandma 47 on until the day the book came into her hands, with the title and her name on the cover. Though she couldn’t see it, she could 48 it. She 49 felt her name with her fingers, tears in her eyes. Two hours later, she died peacefully, still holding her book. Her granddaughter took up the book and opened it. “Why, it’s just blank( 空白的 ) pages!” she cried in 50 . John’s face turned 51 . Then the girl understood. There never was a book. Grandma couldn’t 52 the little bell when the typewriter came to the end of the line. She would keep on working, not 53 the whole sentences and sometimes the paragraphs were 54 . John did not tell her, for he couldn’t take away her only 55 . It was John himself who had written the letters and sold his car to pay the advance. 36. A. buying B. publishing C. borrowing D. lending 37. A. up B. over C. on D. off 38. A. caught B. took C. brought D. seated 39. A. memories B. experiences C. thoughts D. family 40. A. ears B. eyes C. face D. head 41. A. throw B. put C. send D. lift 42. A. Some B. Much C. Enough D. More 43. A. name B. progress C. writer D. cover 44. A. die B. insist C. last D. keep 45. A. worried B. anxious C. ready D. eager 46. A. time B. store C. sale D. print 47. A. did B. took C. made D. lived 48. A. read B. smell C. hear D. touch 49. A. proudly B. quickly C. rapidly D. luckily 50. A. anger B. joy C. surprise D. tears 51. A. white B. red C. gray D. pale 52. A. see B. smell C. hear D. taste 53. A. writing B. knowing C. thinking D. wanting 54. A. missing B. finished C. pleted D. ended 55. A. hope B. book C. life D. paper 第四節(jié)：任務(wù)型閱讀。 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(bào) ) 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。閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的四個(gè)選項(xiàng)（ A、 B、 C和 D）中，選出最佳選項(xiàng)，并在答題卡上將該項(xiàng)涂黑。 surprised C. surprising。 surprising B. surprised。 belonging to D. It。 belongs to B. As。