The US first lady Michlle Obama is among the world’s 100 most powerful women in a list topped by German premier Angela Merkel for four years in a row, according to a Forbes ranking released on 19 August.

    Michelle Obama debuted at No.40, coming in ahead of Talk Show host Oprah Winfrey at 41 and Britain’s Queen Elizabeth at 42.

   Sheila Bair, chair of the US Federal Deposit Insurance Corp, which insures bank deposits, remained No.2 after debuting on the Forbes list last year. She has gained increased fame as the US recession lasts.

   The list is based on factors such as politics and economic impact ,media reach and career accomplishments.

   The chief executives of Dupont and Sunoco are new to the top 10, replacing the Xerox Cop. Chair, who dropped to No. 15, and the former US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, who fell off the list after leaving office in January.

   Rice’s successor, Hillary Clinton, came in at No.36,dropping from No.28 last year when her presidential bid made her the woman with the highest public profile on the list.

   Nancy Pelosi, speaker of the US House of Representatives, retained No.35.

   “Woman in power are rising to leadership positions in business, government and philanthropy(慈善)by making daring and unconventional moves,” Forbes said. “Gone are the days of women feeling they have to stick with one employer and patiently wait for promotions.”

    “Highly ambitious women are moving across companies and industries, making big leaps with each change, and repositioning themselves for opportunities that allow them to gain a breadth of experience.” The business magazine said.

    Merkel , 55, became the first female premier of Germany in 2005 and was successful in retaining power in a federal election on September 27.

   Michelle Obama, 45,has won the support of fans for her down-to-earth personality, her views of healthy eating and the arts, and her fashion sense that has seen her grace several best-dressed lists.

41. What does the underlined word “debuted” in Paragraph 2 mean?

A. Go on stage for the first time .              

B. Make the first public appearance.

C. Appear on the list for the first time.

D. Introduce a film to the public for the first time.

42. Condoleezza Rice was not included in the list probably because ________.

A. she exercised  less influence              

B. she kept her new job a secret

C. she is no longer a public figure            

D. she was silent after resignation

43. Hillary Clinton ranked 28 last year because __________.

A. she was the former first lady                 

B. she was running for president

C. she frequently appeared in public           

D. she got support from her husband

44. We learn from the text that powerful women today ______.

A. change their jobs more frequently          

B. are better political leaders than men

C. are not content with being housewives    

D. have changed their traditional concept

45. What is the author’s attitude towards Angela Merkel?

A. Admiring.       B. Neutral.     C. Objective.      D. Extreme.

    
第四節(jié)：完型填空（共20小題；每小題1.5分，滿分30分）
閱讀下面短文，從短文后各題的A、B、C、D四個選項中，選出適合填入對應(yīng)空白處的最佳選項，并在答題卡上將給選項涂黑。
One of my father' s favorite sayings as I was growing up was "Try it!" I couldn’t say I didn’t like  26  , whatever it might be,   27   I tried it. Over the years I' ve come to  28  how much of my success I owe to my  29  of those words as one of my values. My 30 job was just one I decided to try for a couple of years until I  31 what I wanted to do as a career (職業(yè)) .   32   I believed I would work for a few years, get married, stay home and raise a family, so I didn’t think the job I took   33  that much. I couldn’t have been more  34   . I mastered the skills of that beginning level position and I was given the opportunity (機會)to  35  through the company into different  36   . I accepted each new opportunity with the  37   , "Well, I' 11 try it; if I don' t like it I can always go back to my  38  position. " But I was with the same company for the past 28 years , and I' ve 39   every career change I' ve made. I' ve discovered I  40  a large number of different talents (才能) and Skills that I never would have thought were within me had it .not been for my being  41   trying new opportunities. I' ve also discovered that if I  42   what I' m doing and work hard at achieving my  43 , I will succeed. That’s why I am so   44   to be a part of CareerFables.com. I think  45  has come and I am determined to make it a success .
26. A. everything          B. something         C. everybody       D. somebody
27. A. until after       B. ever since           C. so that             D. long before
28. A. consider             B. argue               C. include             D. realize
29. A. suggestion          B. explanation          C. acceptance          D. discussion
30. A. hard          B. best                   C. extra               D. first
31. A. determined          B. examined           C. experienced         D. introduced
32. A. Actually         B. Gradually           C. Finally             D. Usually
33. A. helped           B. required            C. expressed           D. mattered
34. A. careful         B. mistaken           C. interested           D. prepared
35. A. look up          B. take up             C. move up            D. put up
36. A. situations       B. choices              C. directions           D. positions
37. A. thought        B. reply              C. action              D. advice
38, A. easier          B. newer              C. earlier             D. higher
39. A. permitted       B. counted            C. organized           D. enjoyed
40. A. show            B. possess                    C. need               D. gather
41. A. lucky for       B. slow at             C. open to             D. afraid of
42. A. think of        B. give away         C. believe in           D. turn into
43. A. business        B. goal              C. fortune           D. growth
44. A. excited         B. curious             C. surprised            D. helpful
45. A. dream         B. time  .            C. power              D. Honor

第三部分:閱讀理解(共20小題;每小題2分滿分40分)

US first lady Michelle Obama is among the world’s 100 most powerful women on a list topped by German premier Angela Merkel for four years in a row, according to a Forbes ranking released recently.

Michelle Obama debuted（初次露面）at No.40,coming in ahead of talk show host Oprah Winfrey at 41 and Britain’s Queen Elizabeth at 42.

Sheila Bair, chair of the US Federal Deposit Insurance Corp, which insures bank deposits,remained NO.2 after debuting on the Forbes list last year. She has gained increased fame as the US recession（經(jīng)濟(jì)衰退） lasts.

The list is based on factors such as economic impact, media reach and career accomplishments. Former US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice fell off the list after leaving office in January. Rice’s successor （繼任者）,Hillary Clinton, came in at NO.36, dropping from No.28 last year when her presidential bid made her the woman with the highest public profile on the list.

“women im power are rising to leadership positions in business, government and philanthropy （慈善）by making daring and unconventional moves,”Forbes said.“Gone are the days of women feeling they must stick with one employer and patiently wait for promotions.”

“Highly ambitious women… are moving across companies and industries, making big leaps with each change, and repositioning themselves for opportunities that allow them to gain a breadth of experience,” the business magazine said.

Merkel,55, became the first female premier of Germany in 2005 and succeeded in retaining(保留) power in a federal election not long ago.

Michelle Obama,45,has won fans for her down-to-earth personality, her support of causes including healthy eating and the arts.

1.Condoleezza Rice is not included on the list probably because_______________ .

A. she exercises less influence

B. she keeps her new job a secret

C. she has become an ordinary woman

D. she is silent after leaving office

2.Hillary Clinton was ranked No.28 last year because_____________

A. she was the former first lady

B. she was running for president then

C. she frequently appeared in public

D. she got support from her husband

3. We learn from the passage that powerful women today_____________

A. change their jobs more frequently

B. are better political leaders than men

C. are not content with being housewives

D. have changed their traditional concept

4. What would be the best title for the passage?

A. The most powerful women in the world

B. Women in power are rising to leadership postitions

C. Forbes: Germany’s Merkel again most powerful woman

D. Forbes: The rise and fall of the women in power

D. The latest source of biofuel

III. 完形填空
All over the world people enjoy sports. Sports help people to (37)_______ healthy and happy, and to live longer.
Many people like to watch others (38)_______ games. They buy tickets or (39)______ their TV sets to watch the games.
Sports change (40)_______ the seasons. People play different games in winter and summer. Swimming is (41)________ in warm weather, but skating is good in winter.
Games and sports often grow from people’s work and everyday activities(活動). The Arabs use horses or camels(駱駝) in much of their everyday life. They use them in their sports, too. It is the same (42)_______ people in Xingjiang and Inner Mongolia (內(nèi)蒙古). Millions of people hunt and fish (43)________ a living, but hunting and fishing are very good sports too.
Sports are so interesting (44)_________ people everywhere like them. Football, (45)_______, has spread (46)________ the world. Swimming is popular in all countries near the sea or in those (47)________ many rivers. What fun it is to jump into a pool or lake, whether in China, Egypt or India! And think of the people in cold countries. Some sports or games go back (48)_________ of years, (49)_________ running or jumping. Chinese wushu, for example, has a long history. But basketball and football are rather new. (50)_________one is a hundred years old yet. People from different countries may not be able to understand each other, but (51)__________ playing a game together they often become good friends.
37. A. get           B. turn          C. keep        D. develop
38. A. played        B. to play         C. playing         D. play
39. A. turn          B. turn on         C. turn down       D. turn around
40. A. from         B. in              C. into            D. with
41. A. fun          B. excite          C. funny          D. excited
42. A. with         B. as             C. to              D. from
43. A. because of    B. for            C. out of           D. from
44. A. as          B. when          C. that             D. which
45. A. however      B. for example     C. also            D. too
46. A. to           B. around         C. on              D. about
47. A. near          B. from          C. in              D. with
48. A. thousand      B. a thousand     C. thousands        D. several thousand
49. A. as            B. such          C. so              D. such as
50. A. No           B. Neither        C. /               D. a
51. A. before        B. over           C. after           D. in

Diego Maradona acknowledged(承認(rèn)) that he struck the ball with his hand in the famous “Hand of God “ goal against England in the 1986 World Cup quarterfinals.

Maradona appeared to hit the ball with his hand into the net, and officials allowed the goal to stand despite protests by the English team. Argentina went on to win the 1986 quarterfinal match 2-1 and then win the World Cup.

In his most detailed comments yet, Maradona said he was unable to reach the ball for a header(頭球) when he went up against the taller English goalkeeper, Peter Shilton.

After the score, Maradona said he quickly realized the line referee(裁判) had allowed the goal but none of themselves were figuring the goal would be effective.

“I was waiting for my teammates to hug me and no one came,” said Maradona, who was the team captain. “I told them, ‘Come and hug me or the referee isn’t going to allow it.’”

In his 20-year career before retiring in 1997, Maradona starred at Argentinas Juniors and Boca Juniors and in Europe. He also led Argentina league titles(冠軍).

In 1991, Maradona failed a drug test and was banned for 15 months. Nine years later, FiFA chose him and Pele as the best players in soccer history.

Recently, he was appointed vice president of Boca Juniors. And with his new TV show, Maradona, 45, has returned to public eyes after years of dealing with drug and health problems.

This passage comes from ________.

A a report of some newspaper.              B Maradona’s autobiography

C statement of an official                  D an interview with Maradona’s teammates

Maradona was chosen as one of the best players in soccer history in ____.

A 1986          B 1997         C 2000         D 2001

The underlined word “figuring” is closest in meaning to ____.

A pretending     B thinking       C hoping       D celebrating

Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?

A Striking the ball with one’s hand into the net is effective.

B Maradona didn’t pass a drug test.

C Maradona won the 1986 World Cup.

D Maradona retired in 1997.

We can learn the following from the passage EXCEPT THAT ___.

A Maradona was once a drug taker.

B Maradona had planned to head the ball but failed.

C his teammates rushed to congratulate him after Maradona had shot the goal.

D Maradona once had some health problems.

第二節(jié)：完形填空（共20小題，每小題1.5分，滿分30分）
閱讀下面短文，從短文后所給各題的四個選項（A、B、C 和D ）中，選出可以填入空白處的最佳選項。
I put a package of small gold colored foil (金箔) angels in my purse after my illness. The package was ___36___ and the angels fell out into my purse.
On the way home, I was at the store __37____ for something and change was __38____. I dug in, got the change and gave it to the __39____. I didn’t realize there were also angels sticking (粘) to the ___40___! Well, she said, “Oh, angels for __41____! Thank you! Come back and see me anytime!”
This __42____ several times that day, with almost the same reaction at __43____ places, with different people. So now I keep the angels in there and __44____ dispense (分發(fā)) them with the change.
This little __45____ has led to some interesting conversations --- for example, when I did go back to the same __46____ where the lady received the __47____ angles, she told me how much she __48____ them and kept them by her bed.
She then told me, “I was __49____ as a child, I couldn’t walk or talk. My grandparents told me that if I didn’t __50____ I would be healed because the angel was __51____ me. I started praying, and within a year I was totally healed! I’m so __52____ for this healing!”
She also told me that the first time she __53____me, she thought I was an angel! I then gave her some more angels, and ___54___ she acted like I had given her a million dollars!
What a lovely __55____!
I plan on always keeping the little gold angels in my purse and dispensing them everywhere. When I do, I don’t say anything --- I just give them with the change.
36. A. lost            B. mended           C. opened        D. stolen
37. A. calling               B. paying              C. looking        D. examining
38. A. saved          B. checked            C. returned          D. required
39. A. salesperson      B. waiter              C. beggar        D. conductor
40. A. clothes         B. purse                      C. money          D. package
41. A. them          B. her                  C. you           D. me
42. A. changed         B. happened          C. existed        D. gained
43. A. different       B. similar             C. familiar        D. successful
44. A. never          B. almost              C. always          D. finally
45. A. reaction         B. fault                 C. help          D. practice
46. A. company        B. store                C. station        D. city
47. A. first            B. only               C. last           D. some
48. A. treasured        B. missed            C. expected        D. needed
49. A. deaf          B. blind               C. wounded       D. disabled
50. A. get up           B. give up           C. turn up          D. come up
51. A. inside           B. outside            C. like           D. behind
52. A. tense           B. sorry            C. grateful        D. proud
53. A. dreamed        B. tested            C. saw           D. found
54. A. however        B. also             C. later           D. again
55. A. trade          B. experience        C. plan          D. method

Diego Maradona acknowledged(承認(rèn)) that he struck the ball with his hand in the famous “Hand of God “ goal against England in the 1986 World Cup quarterfinals.

Maradona appeared to hit the ball with his hand into the net, and officials allowed the goal to stand despite protests by the English team. Argentina went on to win the 1986 quarterfinal match 2-1 and then win the World Cup.

In his most detailed comments yet, Maradona said he was unable to reach the ball for a header(頭球) when he went up against the taller English goalkeeper, Peter Shilton.

After the score, Maradona said he quickly realized the line referee(裁判) had allowed the goal but none of themselves were figuring the goal would be effective.

“I was waiting for my teammates to hug me and no one came,” said Maradona, who was the team captain. “I told them, ‘Come and hug me or the referee isn’t going to allow it.’”

In his 20-year career before retiring in 1997, Maradona starred at Argentinas Juniors and Boca Juniors and in Europe. He also led Argentina league titles(冠軍).

In 1991, Maradona failed a drug test and was banned for 15 months. Nine years later, FiFA chose him and Pele as the best players in soccer history.

Recently, he was appointed vice president of Boca Juniors. And with his new TV show, Maradona, 45, has returned to public eyes after years of dealing with drug and health problems.

1.This passage comes from ________.

A a report of some newspaper.              B Maradona’s autobiography

C statement of an official                  D an interview with Maradona’s teammates

2.Maradona was chosen as one of the best players in soccer history in ____.

A 1986          B 1997         C 2000        D 2001

3.The underlined word “figuring” is closest in meaning to ____.

A pretending    B thinking      C hoping       D celebrating

4.Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?

A Striking the ball with one’s hand into the net is effective.

B Maradona didn’t pass a drug test.

C Maradona won the 1986 World Cup.

D Maradona retired in 1997.

5.We can learn the following from the passage EXCEPT THAT ___.

A Maradona was once a drug taker.

B Maradona had planned to head the ball but failed.

C his teammates rushed to congratulate him after Maradona had shot the goal.

D Maradona once had some health problems.

C
Business Week ( Oct. 8,2008 )
Introducing Business Week's Power 100, our ranking of the most influential people in the world of sports.
Prospect(展望) ( Oct. 20,2008)
In July, Gordon Brown published a green paper called "The Governance of Britain.” The final section said that we need to be clearer about the rights and responsibilities of citizenship and what it means to be British. It proposed(倡議) "to work with the public to develop a British statement of values. "  We asked 50 writers and intellectuals to give us their thoughts on this statement and what should inform it.
Science( Sep. 28,2008)
In the journal's 28 September 2008 issue, Science, in partnership with the National Science Foundation, is pleased to present the winners and honorable mentions in the fifth annual Science and Engineering Visualization(視覺) Challenge.
Time( Sep. 1,2008 )
From the phone that has changed phones forever, to futuristic cars, to a building made of water, to a remote controlled dragonfly(蜻蜓)—a dazzling display of ingenuity(獨創(chuàng)性).
Guardian( Oct. 17,2008)
Against all the odds, and seeing off competition from favourite to win Ian McEwan and Lloyd Jones, rank outsider Anne Enright,45, has been awarded the Man Booker prize for what the judges called a "powerful, uncomfortable and even at times angry book," The Gathering.
64．What do these five books have in common?
A．Each of the articles in each book is introduced in detail.
B．They are all published in the year and have one article digest.
C．Each of them is commented by a great man in the world.
D．They all introduce the most influential people.
65．What would be the best title for the article from Prospect?
A．In Search of British Values.
B．The Final Section.
C．The Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship.
D．50 Writers and Intellectuals.
66．Who wins the Man Booker prize according to the passage?
A．Gordon Brown.   B．Ian McEwan.    C．Lloyd Jones.   D．Anne Enright.
67．The passage probably appears in a _______.
A． report        B． magazine     C． text book         D． science book

第三部分:閱讀理解(共20小題;每小題2分滿分40分)
US first lady Michelle Obama is among the world’s 100 most powerful women on a list topped by German premier Angela Merkel for four years in a row, according to a Forbes ranking released recently.
Michelle Obama debuted（初次露面）at No.40,coming in ahead of talk show host Oprah Winfrey at 41 and Britain’s Queen Elizabeth at 42.
Sheila Bair, chair of the US Federal Deposit Insurance Corp, which insures bank deposits,remained NO.2 after debuting on the Forbes list last year. She has gained increased fame as the US recession（經(jīng)濟(jì)衰退） lasts.
The list is based on factors such as economic impact, media reach and career accomplishments. Former US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice fell off the list after leaving office in January. Rice’s successor （繼任者）,Hillary Clinton, came in at NO.36, dropping from No.28 last year when her presidential bid made her the woman with the highest public profile on the list.
“women im power are rising to leadership positions in business, government and philanthropy （慈善）by making daring and unconventional moves,”Forbes said.“Gone are the days of women feeling they must stick with one employer and patiently wait for promotions.”
“Highly ambitious women… are moving across companies and industries, making big leaps with each change, and repositioning themselves for opportunities that allow them to gain a breadth of experience,” the business magazine said.
Merkel,55, became the first female premier of Germany in 2005 and succeeded in retaining(保留) power in a federal election not long ago.
Michelle Obama,45,has won fans for her down-to-earth personality, her support of causes including healthy eating and the arts.
1.Condoleezza Rice is not included on the list probably because_______________ .
A. she exercises less influence
B. she keeps her new job a secret
C. she has become an ordinary woman
D. she is silent after leaving office
2.Hillary Clinton was ranked No.28 last year because_____________
A. she was the former first lady
B. she was running for president then
C. she frequently appeared in public
D. she got support from her husband
3. We learn from the passage that powerful women today_____________
A. change their jobs more frequently
B. are better political leaders than men
C. are not content with being housewives
D. have changed their traditional concept
4. What would be the best title for the passage?
A. The most powerful women in the world
B. Women in power are rising to leadership postitions
C. Forbes: Germany’s Merkel again most powerful woman
D. Forbes: The rise and fall of the women in power
D. The latest source of biofuel

第三部分:閱讀理解(共20小題;每小題2分滿分40分)

US first lady Michelle Obama is among the world’s 100 most powerful women on a list topped by German premier Angela Merkel for four years in a row, according to a Forbes ranking released recently.

Michelle Obama debuted（初次露面）at No.40,coming in ahead of talk show host Oprah Winfrey at 41 and Britain’s Queen Elizabeth at 42.

Sheila Bair, chair of the US Federal Deposit Insurance Corp, which insures bank deposits,remained NO.2 after debuting on the Forbes list last year. She has gained increased fame as the US recession（經(jīng)濟(jì)衰退） lasts.

The list is based on factors such as economic impact, media reach and career accomplishments. Former US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice fell off the list after leaving office in January. Rice’s successor （繼任者）,Hillary Clinton, came in at NO.36, dropping from No.28 last year when her presidential bid made her the woman with the highest public profile on the list.

“women im power are rising to leadership positions in business, government and philanthropy （慈善）by making daring and unconventional moves,”Forbes said.“Gone are the days of women feeling they must stick with one employer and patiently wait for promotions.”

“Highly ambitious women… are moving across companies and industries, making big leaps with each change, and repositioning themselves for opportunities that allow them to gain a breadth of experience,” the business magazine said.

Merkel,55, became the first female premier of Germany in 2005 and succeeded in retaining(保留) power in a federal election not long ago.

Michelle Obama,45,has won fans for her down-to-earth personality, her support of causes including healthy eating and the arts.

1.Condoleezza Rice is not included on the list probably because_______________ .

A. she exercises less influence

B. she keeps her new job a secret

C. she has become an ordinary woman

D. she is silent after leaving office

2.Hillary Clinton was ranked No.28 last year because_____________

A. she was the former first lady

B. she was running for president then

C. she frequently appeared in public

D. she got support from her husband

3. We learn from the passage that powerful women today_____________

A. change their jobs more frequently

B. are better political leaders than men

C. are not content with being housewives

D. have changed their traditional concept

4. What would be the best title for the passage?

A. The most powerful women in the world

B. Women in power are rising to leadership postitions

C. Forbes: Germany’s Merkel again most powerful woman

D. Forbes: The rise and fall of the women in power

D. The latest source of biofuel

III. 完形填空

     All over the world people enjoy sports. Sports help people to (37)_______ healthy and happy, and to live longer.

Many people like to watch others (38)_______ games. They buy tickets or (39)______ their TV sets to watch the games.

Sports change (40)_______ the seasons. People play different games in winter and summer. Swimming is (41)________ in warm weather, but skating is good in winter.

Games and sports often grow from people’s work and everyday activities(活動). The Arabs use horses or camels(駱駝) in much of their everyday life. They use them in their sports, too. It is the same (42)_______ people in Xingjiang and Inner Mongolia (內(nèi)蒙古). Millions of people hunt and fish (43)________ a living, but hunting and fishing are very good sports too.

Sports are so interesting (44)_________ people everywhere like them. Football, (45)_______, has spread (46)________ the world. Swimming is popular in all countries near the sea or in those (47)________ many rivers. What fun it is to jump into a pool or lake, whether in China, Egypt or India! And think of the people in cold countries. Some sports or games go back (48)_________ of years, (49)_________ running or jumping. Chinese wushu, for example, has a long history. But basketball and football are rather new. (50)_________one is a hundred years old yet. People from different countries may not be able to understand each other, but (51)__________ playing a game together they often become good friends.

37. A. get           B. turn          C. keep        D. develop

38. A. played        B. to play         C. playing         D. play

39. A. turn          B. turn on         C. turn down       D. turn around

40. A. from         B. in              C. into            D. with

41. A. fun          B. excite          C. funny          D. excited

42. A. with         B. as             C. to              D. from

43. A. because of    B. for            C. out of           D. from

44. A. as           B. when          C. that             D. which

45. A. however      B. for example     C. also            D. too

46. A. to           B. around         C. on              D. about

47. A. near          B. from          C. in              D. with

48. A. thousand      B. a thousand     C. thousands        D. several thousand

49. A. as            B. such          C. so              D. such as

50. A. No           B. Neither        C. /               D. a

51. A. before        B. over           C. after            D. in

Diego Maradona acknowledged(承認(rèn)) that he struck the ball with his hand in the famous “Hand of God “ goal against England in the 1986 World Cup quarterfinals.
Maradona appeared to hit the ball with his hand into the net, and officials allowed the goal to stand despite protests by the English team. Argentina went on to win the 1986 quarterfinal match 2-1 and then win the World Cup.
In his most detailed comments yet, Maradona said he was unable to reach the ball for a header(頭球) when he went up against the taller English goalkeeper, Peter Shilton.
After the score, Maradona said he quickly realized the line referee(裁判) had allowed the goal but none of themselves were figuring the goal would be effective.
“I was waiting for my teammates to hug me and no one came,” said Maradona, who was the team captain. “I told them, ‘Come and hug me or the referee isn’t going to allow it.’”
In his 20-year career before retiring in 1997, Maradona starred at Argentinas Juniors and Boca Juniors and in Europe. He also led Argentina league titles(冠軍).
In 1991, Maradona failed a drug test and was banned for 15 months. Nine years later, FiFA chose him and Pele as the best players in soccer history.
Recently, he was appointed vice president of Boca Juniors. And with his new TV show, Maradona, 45, has returned to public eyes after years of dealing with drug and health problems.
【小題1】This passage comes from ________.
A a report of some newspaper.              B Maradona’s autobiography
C statement of an official                  D an interview with Maradona’s teammates
【小題2】Maradona was chosen as one of the best players in soccer history in ____.
A 1986          B 1997         C 2000         D 2001
【小題3】The underlined word “figuring” is closest in meaning to ____.
A pretending    B thinking      C hoping       D celebrating
【小題4】Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A Striking the ball with one’s hand into the net is effective.
B Maradona didn’t pass a drug test.
C Maradona won the 1986 World Cup.
D Maradona retired in 1997.
【小題5】We can learn the following from the passage EXCEPT THAT ___.
A Maradona was once a drug taker.
B Maradona had planned to head the ball but failed.
C his teammates rushed to congratulate him after Maradona had shot the goal.
D Maradona once had some health problems.

China is known as a country of etiquette (禮節(jié)) and ceremonies. Here is an interesting story that shows this. Once upon a time, a man   36  on a long trip to visit his friend and took a swan as a gift. But the swan   37  from its cage on the way and when he tried to   38   it, he got hold of nothing but a   39 . Instead of returning home, he continued his    40  taking the swan feather with him. When his friend received this   41  gift, he was deeply moved. And the   42  ‘The gift is nothing much, but it’s the thought that counts.’ was   43  far and wide.

Chinese used to   44  one hand in the other in front of the chest as a salute. This      45  has a history of more than 2,000 years but nowadays it is   46  used except on the Spring Festival. And shaking hands is more popular and   47  on formal occasions. Bowing was often used by people in a   48  position such as subordinates(下屬), students, and attendants.   49  at present Chinese youngsters tend to simply nod as a greeting.

It is common social practice to   50  the junior to the senior, or the familiar to the unfamiliar. When you start a talk   51   a stranger, topics such as weather, food, or    52  are a good choice to break the ice. With a   53 , a chat about current affairs, sports, the stock market or his job usually goes   54 . Similar to Western customs, you should be   55  in asking a woman private questions. However, talking about her job or family life will never put you into danger.

第二節(jié)：完形填空（共20小題，每小題1.5分，滿分30分）

閱讀下面短文，從短文后所給各題的四個選項（A、B、C 和D ）中，選出可以填入空白處的最佳選項。

I put a package of small gold colored foil (金箔) angels in my purse after my illness. The package was ___36___ and the angels fell out into my purse.

On the way home, I was at the store __37____ for something and change was __38____. I dug in, got the change and gave it to the __39____. I didn’t realize there were also angels sticking (粘) to the ___40___! Well, she said, “Oh, angels for __41____! Thank you! Come back and see me anytime!”

This __42____ several times that day, with almost the same reaction at __43____ places, with different people. So now I keep the angels in there and __44____ dispense (分發(fā)) them with the change.

This little __45____ has led to some interesting conversations --- for example, when I did go back to the same __46____ where the lady received the __47____ angles, she told me how much she __48____ them and kept them by her bed.

She then told me, “I was __49____ as a child, I couldn’t walk or talk. My grandparents told me that if I didn’t __50____ I would be healed because the angel was __51____ me. I started praying, and within a year I was totally healed! I’m so __52____ for this healing!”

She also told me that the first time she __53____me, she thought I was an angel! I then gave her some more angels, and ___54___ she acted like I had given her a million dollars!

What a lovely __55____!

I plan on always keeping the little gold angels in my purse and dispensing them everywhere. When I do, I don’t say anything --- I just give them with the change.

36. A. lost            B. mended           C. opened        D. stolen

37. A. calling               B. paying              C. looking        D. examining

38. A. saved          B. checked            C. returned          D. required

39. A. salesperson      B. waiter              C. beggar        D. conductor

40. A. clothes         B. purse                      C. money          D. package

41. A. them          B. her                  C. you           D. me

42. A. changed         B. happened          C. existed        D. gained

43. A. different       B. similar             C. familiar        D. successful

44. A. never          B. almost              C. always          D. finally

45. A. reaction         B. fault                 C. help          D. practice

46. A. company        B. store                C. station        D. city

47. A. first            B. only               C. last           D. some

48. A. treasured        B. missed            C. expected        D. needed

49. A. deaf          B. blind               C. wounded       D. disabled

50. A. get up           B. give up           C. turn up          D. come up

51. A. inside           B. outside            C. like           D. behind

52. A. tense           B. sorry            C. grateful        D. proud

53. A. dreamed        B. tested            C. saw           D. found

54. A. however        B. also             C. later           D. again

55. A. trade          B. experience        C. plan          D. method

China is known as a country of etiquette (禮節(jié)) and ceremonies. Here is an interesting story that shows this. Once upon a time, a man   36  on a long trip to visit his friend and took a swan as a gift. But the swan   37  from its cage on the way and when he tried to   38   it, he got hold of nothing but a   39 . Instead of returning home, he continued his    40  taking the swan feather with him. When his friend received this   41  gift, he was deeply moved. And the   42  ‘The gift is nothing much, but it’s the thought that counts.’ was   43  far and wide.
Chinese used to   44  one hand in the other in front of the chest as a salute. This      45  has a history of more than 2,000 years but nowadays it is   46  used except on the Spring Festival. And shaking hands is more popular and   47  on formal occasions. Bowing was often used by people in a   48  position such as subordinates(下屬), students, and attendants.   49  at present Chinese youngsters tend to simply nod as a greeting.
It is common social practice to   50  the junior to the senior, or the familiar to the unfamiliar. When you start a talk   51   a stranger, topics such as weather, food, or    52  are a good choice to break the ice. With a   53 , a chat about current affairs, sports, the stock market or his job usually goes   54 . Similar to Western customs, you should be   55  in asking a woman private questions. However, talking about her job or family life will never put you into danger.

Which Method Do You Think Better?

  By the time that a student reaches his senior year in high school, he is likely to believe that he is an expert in reading. No matter how  36  he is, he can still improve. How do you read an article in a textbook? Do you have a certain   37  of doing it or do you just  38   at the beginning and keep reading  39   you come to the end?

  40   students say that they use the “ slow and sure” method. By this they mean they read every sentence slowly and   41  . Every time they come to an   42   word they stop  43   what it means and, if necessary, look it up in the   44  . In this method a person   45  has no time left for   46   what he has read, for he has used all his  47in trying to get the meaning of each word to   48  that he   49  everything.

Other students use what has been  50   the “review” method. Here a person tries to arrange his time   51   he can read his lesson   52  twice. This type of reading is  53  than the “ slow and sure” method, for the lesson  54   be read rapidly or there will not be  55 time left for a second reading.

36.A.high                     B. weak                               C. good                        D. well

37.A.idea               B. way                               C. wish                        D. plan

38.A.stop                     B. read                             C. do                           D. start

39.A.after                     B. before                      C. until                         D. unless

40.A.Few                     B. Some                              C. No                           D. All

41.A.carefully        B. carelessly                 C. correctly                  D. eagerly

42.A.useful                   B. important                  C. unknown                  D. old

43.A.thinking         B. to think                           C. to understand     D. to know

44.A.textbook        B. newspaper                C. magazine                  D. dictionary

45.A.always                  B. nearly                       C. almost               D. probably

46.A.learning         B. reviewing                 C. preparing           D. considering

47.A.time                     B. energy                      C. mind                        D. money

48.A.think                    B. be sure                            C. believe                     D. answer

49.A.wants                   B. remembers               C. forgets                     D. understands

50.A.called                   B. said                                 C. given                       D. known

51.A.because         B. but                                 C. as                            D. so that

52.A.at most          B. no more than                   C. at least                     D. only

53.A.shorter          B. faster                       C. nicer                        D. more important

54.A.can                      B. may                                C. must                        D. need

55.A.some                    B. no                                   C. little                         D. enough

第二節(jié)：完形填空（共20小題，每小題1.5分，滿分30分）

  閱讀下面短文，從短文后所給各題的四個選項（A、B、C 和D ）中，選出可以填入空白處的最佳選項。

I put a package of small gold colored foil (金箔) angels in my purse after my illness. The package was ___36___ and the angels fell out into my purse.

      On the way home, I was at the store __37____ for something and change was __38____. I dug in, got the change and gave it to the __39____. I didn’t realize there were also angels sticking (粘) to the ___40___! Well, she said, “Oh, angels for __41____! Thank you! Come back and see me anytime!”

      This __42____ several times that day, with almost the same reaction at __43____ places, with different people. So now I keep the angels in there and __44____ dispense (分發(fā)) them with the change.

      This little __45____ has led to some interesting conversations --- for example, when I did go back to the same __46____ where the lady received the __47____ angles, she told me how much she __48____ them and kept them by her bed.

     She then told me, “I was __49____ as a child, I couldn’t walk or talk. My grandparents told me that if I didn’t __50____ I would be healed because the angel was __51____ me. I started praying, and within a year I was totally healed! I’m so __52____ for this healing!”

     She also told me that the first time she __53____me, she thought I was an angel! I then gave her some more angels, and ___54___ she acted like I had given her a million dollars!

     What a lovely __55____!

     I plan on always keeping the little gold angels in my purse and dispensing them everywhere. When I do, I don’t say anything --- I just give them with the change.

36. A. lost             B. mended           C. opened        D. stolen

37. A. calling                B. paying               C. looking         D. examining

38. A. saved           B. checked             C. returned           D. required

39. A. salesperson       B. waiter               C. beggar        D. conductor

40. A. clothes                B. purse                 C. money           D. package

41. A. them          B. her                   C. you            D. me

42. A. changed          B. happened           C. existed        D. gained

43. A. different         B. similar              C. familiar         D. successful

44. A. never           B. almost               C. always           D. finally

45. A. reaction          B. fault                  C. help           D. practice

46. A. company          B. store                 C. station        D. city

47. A. first             B. only                C. last            D. some

48. A. treasured         B. missed             C. expected         D. needed

49. A. deaf            B. blind                C. wounded        D. disabled

50. A. get up            B. give up           C. turn up           D. come up

51. A. inside             B. outside             C. like            D. behind

52. A. tense           B. sorry             C. grateful        D. proud

53. A. dreamed        B. tested              C. saw             D. found

54. A. however        B. also               C. later             D. again

55. A. trade           B. experience         C. plan           D. method

Which Method Do You Think Better?

By the time that a student reaches his senior year in high school, he is likely to believe that he is an expert in reading. No matter how 36 he is, he can still improve. How do you read an article in a textbook? Do you have a certain 　37 of doing it or do you just 38 at the beginning and keep reading 39 you come to the end?

40 students say that they use the “ slow and sure” method. By this they mean they read every sentence slowly and 　41 . Every time they come to an 　42 word they stop 43 what it means and, if necessary, look it up in the 　44 . In this method a person 　45 has no time left for 　46 what he has read, for he has used all his 47in trying to get the meaning of each word to 　48 that he 　49 everything.

Other students use what has been 50 the “review” method. Here a person tries to arrange his time 　51 he can read his lesson 　52 twice. This type of reading is 53 than the “ slow and sure” method, for the lesson 54 be read rapidly or there will not be 55 time left for a second reading.

36.A.high　　　　　　　　　　 B. weak　 　　　　　　　　　　　　　 C. good　 　　　　　　　　　　 D. well

37.A.idea　　　　　　　 B. way 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 C. wish　 　　　　　　　　　　 D. plan

38.A.stop　　　　　　　　　　 B. read　　　　　　　　 　 　　　 C. do 　　　　　　　　　　　　 D. start

39.A.after　　　　　　　　　　 B. before　　　　　　　　　　 C. until　　　　　　　　　　　　 D. unless

40.A.Few　　　　　　　　　　 B. Some　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 C. No　　　　　　　　　　　　　 D. All

41.A.carefully　　　 B. carelessly 　　　　　　　 C. correctly　　　　　　　　 D. eagerly

42.A.useful　　　　　　　　　 B. important　　　　　　　　 C. unknown　　　　　　　　 D. old

43.A.thinking　　　　 B. to think　　　　　　　　　 　　　 C. to understand　　 D. to know

44.A.textbook　　　 B. newspaper　　　　　　　 C. magazine　　　　　　　　 D. dictionary

45.A.always　　　　　　　　 B. nearly　　　　　　　　　　　 C. almost　　　　　　　 D. probably

46.A.learning　　　　 B. reviewing　　　　　　　　 C. preparing　　　　　 D. considering

47.A.time　　　　　　　　　　 B. energy　　　　　　　 　　　 C. mind　　　　　　　　　　　 D. money

48.A.think　　　　　　　　　 B. be sure　　　　　　　　　　 　　　 C. believe　　　　　　　　　　 D. answer

49.A.wants　　　　　　　　　 B. remembers　　　　　　　 C. forgets　　　　　　　　　　 D. understands

50.A.called　　　　　　　　　 B. said　　　　　　　　　　　　 　　　 C. given　　　　　　　　　　　 D. known

51.A.because　　　　 B. but 　　　　　　　　　　　　 　　　 C. as　　　　　　　　　　　　　 D. so that

52.A.at most　　　　 B. no more than　　　　　 　　　 C. at least　　　　　　　　　　 D. only

53.A.shorter　　　　 B. faster　　　　　　　　　　　 C. nicer　　　　　　　　　　　 D. more important

54.A.can 　　　　　　　　　　 B. may　　　　　　　　　　　　 　　　 C. must　　　　　　　　　　　 D. need

55.A.some　　　　　　　　　 B. no　　　　　　　　　　　　　 　　　 C. little　　　　　　　　　　　　 D. enough