【正文】 to give her a doll. In December 1982, I had a job at a bank. One afternoon, we were 22 the tree in the hall, getting ready for the Christmas. One of my customers came in with beautiful handmade dolls. He was 23 Christmas dolls. I decided to get one for my daughter. I asked my customer if he could make me a 24 doll for my mother — one with gray hair and glasses. The doll maker felt that this idea was certainly 25 and took it on as a creative 26 . He said “Ye s”. So I placed my Christmas 27 : two dolls for Christmas morning! I asked if he could 28 Santa Clause to make a visit on Christmas morning to our home. He 29 happily. Christmas Day arrived and at the 30 time, so did Santa Claus. I had prepared the gifts for Santa to 31 . My daughter was surprised and 32 that Santa had e to see her. My mother was enjoying watching her granddaughter’s 33 to the visit from this special guest. As Santa asked who Alice was, my mother was taken back by her name being 34 , and said that she was. Santa handed her a doll with a 35 that read: For Alice: I was cleaning out my sleigh(雪橇 ) before my trip this year and 36 this package that was supposed to be sent on December 25, 1925. The present inside has 37 , but I felt that you might still wish to have it. Many 38 for the lateness of the gift. Love, Santa Claus My mother was deeply 39 by the words in the card. She couldn’t speak but hold the doll as tears of 40 ran down her cheeks. That gift made my mother the happiest “child” in the world. 21. A. ashamed B. helpless C. skeptical D. poor 22. A. planting B. cutting C. decorating D. climbing 23. A. selling B. checking C. repairing D. collecting 24. A. special B. mon C. beautiful D. strange 25. A. amusing B. unique C. doubtful D. satisfying 26. A. decision B. record C. question D. challenge 27. A. service B. idea C. order D. wish 28. A. tell B. play C. advise D. invite 29. A. performed B. jumped C. agreed D. sang 30. A. planned B. limited C. given D. written 31. A. receive B. deliver C. buy D. select 32. A. aware B. convinced C. confident D. excited 第三部分 閱讀理解（共 20 小題；每小題 2 分 , 滿分 40 分） 第一節(jié)（共 15 小題；每小題 2 分 , 滿分 30 分） 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。 A Wele to join us to enjoy the Golden Triangle Tour provided by Journey2India. Golden Triangle Tour Day 1: Arrive in Delhi Arrive in Delhi, the national capital of India. Upon arrival at airport, our pany representative will meet and greet you and transfer(換乘 ) to the hotel for checkin. Rest of the day free for your activities. Overnight at Delhi hotel Day 2: DelhiFull day tour (Old amp。 Agra Fort. Rest of the day free for shopping and your own activities. Overnight at Agra hotel Day 4: AgraJaipur via Fathehpur Sikri(240 kms/5 hours) After breakfast, drive to Jaipur, the capital city of Rajsthan state. Jaipur is also known as “Pink City”. En route visit Fatephur Sikri, known as Ghost Capital. Later continue the drive to Jaipur. Upon arrival, check in at the hotel. Evening free at leisure for own activities. Optional: Visit to Chokhi Dhani Village (US $ 25 per person). Overnight at Jaipur hotel Day 5: JaipurFull day tour After breakfast, we’ll proceed for a full day guided tour in Jaipur starting with a short photoshot at Hawa Mahal. Later enjoy the Royal Elephant Ride to climb the Amber Fort. After visiting the Amber Fort, return to the city and visit the City Palace and Jantar Mantar Observatory. Overnight at Jaipur hotel Day 6: JaipurDelhi (256 kms/5 hours) After breakfast, drive back to Delhi airport. The total distance is 256 kms and you can cover it in 5 hours. Upon arrival in Delhi, board flight to onward journey. Note: * Price Starts with $ 215 with: ? Daily breakfast and soft beverages and packaged drinking water. ? Government approved and experienced Englishspeaking local guide services. ? Elephant ride at the Amber Fort. ? Sunset or sunrise visit to Taj the Mahal. ? All entrance fee to the monuments and train tickets. 41. A fullday guided tour is provided on . A. Day 2 and Day 5. B. Day 3 and Day 4. C. Day 2 and Day 4. D. Day 3 and Day 5. 42. Which of the following is not included in the price during the trip? A. Visit to Chokhi Dhani Village. B. Elephant ride in Jaipur. C. Breakfasts and packaged drinking water. D. Local guide services. 43. We can learn from the text that . A. the whole tour covers 512 kms B. Agra is the capital city of Rajasthan C. India Gate and Qutub Minar lie in New Delhi D. tourists are to visit Taj Mahal and Agra Fort on Day 5 44. The main purpose of the text is to . A. introduce development of tourism in India B. invite people to take the Golden Triangle Tour C. show good services of Journey2India D. introduce beautiful scenery in India B A woman from Japan was telling a friend about her trip to the United States. The woman had visited major businesses and investment panies in New York City and C