【正文】 olumes for different situations. In a caf233。s her way to keep in touch with her mother, as she used to talk with her three to four times a day when she was alive. During the past four years, she has posted over 1,200 messages and got 86,583 followers so far. One Inter user said: Every post moves me to tears, and thank you for reminding more people to cherish each day we have with our mother. Another said this is the most touching microblog ever. Lulu said she was pleased that her microblog made more people aware of their filial duties and she hopes young people could take more time to be with their parents. 24. After reading Lulu‘s microblog, her followers first most likely feel A. moved B. inspired C. excited D. frightened 25. What can we know from the passage? A. Lulu started writing her microblog before her mother passed away. B. Lulu‘s microblog is all about her messages to her mother. C. Lulu had a good relationship with her mother when she was alive. D. Lulu regretted not spending enough time with her mother. 26. In the last paragraph, ―filial duties‖ probably means the followings EXCEPT ___________. A. young people should show their respect for their parents B. young people should spend more time with their parents C. young people should take care of their parents responsibly D. young people should stay with their parents all the time. C This morning I drove about an hour with my wife to spend the weekend with my mom who lives in the countryside. However, when I arrived, she was not at home. So I decided to hang out with our old neighbor, Mr Brown, who is an amazing woodworker. When I found him, he was building a small table in his workshop. I spent about fortyfive minutes talking with him. During that period of time, I also helped him do some simple work. I found he had all kinds of tools in the workshop. It was those tools that helped him to create beautiful pieces of furniture. Tools used by professionals can serve the purposes of easing the work process or helping beautify the results. More than likely we‘ve made use of tools to improve the crafting and plete projects. We‘re all grateful for calculators, puters, and smart phones for the convenience they offer. Along with these devices, I thought about the various methods and skills I‘ve learned and integrated(融入 ) into my daily life over the years. If there is a specific aspect of your life that you cannot overe, perhaps you just need a tool or practice to shift the energy to produce muchneeded power. If you‘re struggling with weight issues, or financial problems, there are some practical energetic applications you can learn. These spiritual tools can increase your ability. Choose alternate thoughts， actions, and solutions. Remember these are available. Give you an idea of how easy some of these practices are. My tenyearold daughter uses them at least three times a day. For example when tension arises within her friendship circle or if she needs to remember an answer for a test, she opens her one small box of candies and calls upon them for assistance. With these tools, she bees smart to create change and achieve better results. 27. Why did the author go to the countryside? A. To have a short trip. B. To pay his mother a visit. C. To have a talk with an old neighbor. D. To learn to make furniture from a woodworker. 28. According to the author, what made Mr Brown create beautiful furniture? A. His special talents. B. The assistance of his tools. C. He author‘s timely help. D. The cooperation with others. 29. What is the third paragraph mainly about? A. The achievements of science. B. The convenience of modern life. C. The benefits of applying technology to life. D. The importance of tools and devices. 30. What can be inferred from Paragraph 4? A. Life is full of various challenges. B. We should overe our own limitations. C. Spiritual tools can help us to handle difficulties. D. Our abilities to solve problems are different. 第二節(jié) （共 5 小題；每小題 2 分，滿分 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)。 Katy and I have been friends since college, for more than thirty years. Our friendship has 36 unchanged. We have seen each other through all the times when we really need a friend. In 37 of our friendship, Katy and I took our first 38 trip together. The first day of our trip ended in Santa Fe, New Mexico. 39 with the long drive, we decided to go to the restaurant for dinner. We sat down and 40 our meal. As we talked, I noticed a(n) 41 couple sitting a short distance away from us. The look of 42 on the woman‘s face attracted me. She stared into the face of the man as he talked, 43 me of a teenager in love! I called Katy‘s 44 to the couple. As we watched, the man reached 45 to place a gentle kiss on the woman‘s cheek. She 46 . ―No