完形填空(共20小题；每小题l 5分，满分30分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
After winning a big game，athletes are often asked how they feel．Usually athletes say how  21  it is to win this big game．On the contrary，the fact is that losing a big game，or in my case，all the games，can be even harder．
From the spectators’ point of view，last year’s basketball 22 for my high school team was nothing  23  of an embarrassment．And  24  0—20 is certainly nothing to be proud of，that season had a bigger impact on me than any other．As a team captain，I knew it probably wouldn’t be the  25  year，but did I ever think we would lose every game？Of course not．Since six of our top players had graduated，it was clear that we were a (n)  26  team who would struggle．The struggle began earlier than expected，  27  ，as our team center was suspended (禁赛) for the season，and two key members decided to  28  for some reason．At this point，dropping out probably passed through every player’s mind，but in the end，we all stuck it out，  29  to work still harder．
Then there came a time when even our  30  had given up on us．Personally，I felt like it was  31  worthwhile giving my all．I thought，if even the coach doesn’t believe in us，why should I？But just as my hope began to  32 ，a teammate called a meeting．He said，“Nobody thinks we are going to win，but，as teammates and friends，we  33  it to each other to go all out every game．”
It was that moment that  34  me how to be a leader．It hit me that I certainly didn’t 35  the role．As a leader you can never quit  36  the team who looks up to you．It is one  37  to be named captain，feel great and go through the motions，but it is quite another to be a real captain and make sure everyone realizes their full  38  all the time．
I am sure it is great to go through without losing and bringing home awards．But in all honesty，I  39  the fact that my team lost every game last year．It may not help me to become a better basketball player，but it already has made me a better leader，and  40 ．

After winning a big game, athletes are often asked how they attained that success. Most say their achievement is the result of grueling hard work and intense practice. Usually athletes say how hard it is to win the big games. At the opposite end of the spectrum, however, is the fact that losing the big game, or, in my case, all the games, can be even tougher.
From the spectators' point of view, last year's basketball season for my high school team was nothing short of an embarrassment. And while 0 and 20 is certainly nothing to be proud of, that season had a bigger impact on me than any other, and probably more than any season since.
As a team captain, I knew it probably wouldn't be the easiest year, but did I ever think we would lose every game? Of course not. Since six of our top players had graduated, it was clear that we were a young team who would struggle. The struggle began earlier than expected, though, as our team's starting center was suspended for the season, and two key members decided to quit after two weeks. At some point, quitting probably passed through every player's mind, but, in the end, we all stuck it out, vowing to work even harder.
Then there came a time when even our own coach had given up on us. Personally, I felt like it was no longer worth giving my all. I thought, if even the coach doesn't believe in us, why should I? But just as my hope began to fade, a teammate called a meeting. He said, "Nobody thinks we're going to win, and heck, we may not, but, as teammates and friends, we owe it to each other to give it our all every game."
Sure, it was a little cliché(陈旧的), but it was that moment that taught me how to be a leader. It hit me then that I may have been a captain, but I, like others in my position, certainly didn't deserve the role. As a leader you can never quit on the team who looks up to you. It is one thing to be named captain and feel great and go through the motions, but it is quite another to be a real captain and make sure everyone works to their potential all the time.
I am sure it is great to go through high school without losing and bringing home awards. But in all honesty, I relish the fact that my team lost every game last year. It may not help me to become a better basketball player, but it already has made me a better leader, and person.
77.What was the biggest problem with the author's team last season?
A. Several key members were unable to play the games.
B. Their coach no longer wanted to instruct them.
C. There were no actual leaders on the team.
D. Most of players lost hope and wanted to quit.
78.In the text, the author seems to suggest that a good leader should _______.
A. be confident about himself       
B. make sure everyone goes all out
C. work hard to win the games      
D. feel great about his team
79.By saying "we owe it to each other to give it our all every game." (Paragraph 4) the teammate means that all of them should ________.
A. be responsible for the losses      
B. try their best on the court
C. feel thankful for what they've done
D. get together to win every game
80.What is the main idea the author aims to express in the text?
A. Success is the result of hard work.
B. A friend in need is a friend indeed.
C. One can learn something from the failure.
D. A real leader should never give up.

完形填空(共20小题；每小题l 5分，满分30分)

    阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

After winning a big game，athletes are often asked how they feel．Usually athletes say how  21  it is to win this big game．On the contrary，the fact is that losing a big game，or in my case，all the games，can be even harder．

From the spectators’ point of view，last year’s basketball  22  for my high school team was nothing  23  of an embarrassment．And  24  0—20 is certainly nothing to be proud of，that season had a bigger impact on me than any other．As a team captain，I knew it probably wouldn’t be the  25  year，but did I ever think we would lose every game？Of course not．Since six of our top players had graduated，it was clear that we were a (n)  26  team who would struggle．The struggle began earlier than expected，  27  ，as our team center was suspended (禁赛) for the season，and two key members decided to  28  for some reason．At this point，dropping out probably passed through every player’s mind，but in the end，we all stuck it out，  29  to work still harder．

Then there came a time when even our  30  had given up on us．Personally，I felt like it was  31  worthwhile giving my all．I thought，if even the coach doesn’t believe in us，why should I？But just as my hope began to  32 ，a teammate called a meeting．He said，“Nobody thinks we are going to win，but，as teammates and friends，we  33  it to each other to go all out every game．”

It was that moment that  34  me how to be a leader．It hit me that I certainly didn’t  35  the role．As a leader you can never quit  36  the team who looks up to you．It is one  37  to be named captain，feel great and go through the motions，but it is quite another to be a real captain and make sure everyone realizes their full  38  all the time．

I am sure it is great to go through without losing and bringing home awards．But in all honesty，I  39  the fact that my team lost every game last year．It may not help me to become a better basketball player，but it already has made me a better leader，and  40 ．

1.A．exciting         B．pleasant        C．tough           D．significant

2.A．game             B．event           C．league          D．season

3.A．short            B．full            C．lacking         D．sufficient

4.A．as               B．while           C．since           D．now that

5.A．most interesting B．dullest         C．most difficult     D．easiest

6.A．unique           B．adventurous     C．young           D．untraining

7.A．meanwhile        B．though          C．instead         D．somehow

8.A．quit             B．stay            C．resign          D．rest

9.A．hoping           B．swearing        C．claiming        D．wishing

10.A．fans           B．classmates      C．teachers        D．coach

11.A．only too        B．more than       C．not a little        D．no longer

12.A．fade           B．gain            C．destroy         D．grow

13.A．owe             B．think           C．demand          D．recommend

14.A．reminded        B．told            C．taught          D．guided

15.A．act             B．deserve         C．make            D．take

16.A．with           B．alongside       C．on              D．for

17.A．matter          B．aspect          C．issue           D．thing

18.A．potential       B．goal            C．enthusiasm     D．confidence

19.A．hate           B．treasure        C．admit           D．recognize

20.A．character       B．captain         C．person          D．coach

请阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从36~55各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将选项的标号涂黑。
After winning a big game，athletes are often asked how they feel．Usually athletes say how  36  it is to win this big game．On the contrary，the fact is that losing a big game，or in my case，all the games，can be even harder．
From the spectators’ point of view，last year’s basketball  37  for my high school team was nothing  38  of an embarrassment．And  39  0 and 20 is certainly nothing to be proud of，that season had a bigger impact on me than any other．As a team captain，I knew it probably wouldn’t be the  40  year，but did I ever think we would lose every game？Of course not．Since six of our top players had graduated，it was clear that we were a (n)  41  team who would struggle．The struggle began earlier than expected，  42 ，as our team center was suspended (禁赛) for the season，and two key members decided to  43  for some reason．At this point，dropping out probably passed through every player’s mind，but in the end，we all stuck it out，  44  to work still harder．
Then there came a time when even our    45     had given up on us．Personally，I felt like it was  46  worthwhile giving my all．I thought，if even the coach doesn’t believe in us，why should I？But just as my hope began to  47 ，a teammate called a meeting．He said，“Nobody thinks we are going to win，but，as teammates and friends，we  48  it to each other to go all out every game．”
It was that moment that  49  me how to be a leader．It hit me that I certainly didn’t  50  the role．As a leader you can never quit  51  the team who looks up to you．It is one  52  to be named captain，feel great and go through the motions，but it is quite another to be a real captain and make sure everyone realizes their full  53  all the time．
I am sure it is great to go through without losing and bringing home awards．But in all honesty，I  54  the fact that my team lost every game last year．It may not help me to become a better basketball player，but it already has made me a better leader，and  55 ．
36．A．exciting                         B．pleasant                       C．tough                   D．significant
37．A．game                      B．event                      C．league                 D．season
38．A．short                       B．full                                  C．lacking                 D．sufficient
39．A．as                                   B．while                       C．since                    D．now that
40．A．most interesting        B．dullest                           C．most difficult     D．easiest
41．A．unique                           B．adventurous                C．young                   D．untrained
42．A．meanwhile                   B．though                          C．instead                D．somehow
43．A．quit                                B．stay                               C．resign                  D．rest
44．A．hoping                           B．swearing                      C．claiming              D．wishing
45．A．fans                               B．classmates                  C．sponsor               D．coach
46．A．only too                        B．more than             C．not a little     D．no longer
47．A．fade                               B．gain                               C．destroy                D．grow
48．A．owe                               B．think                        C．demand               D．recommend
49．A．reminded                     B．told                                C．taught                 D．guided
50．A．act                                 B．deserve                        C．play                      D．take
51．A．with                               B．alongside                     C．on                         D．for
52．A．matter                          B．aspect                           C．issue                    D．thing
53．A．potential                      B．goal                               C．enthusiasm        D．confidence
54．A．hate                               B．treasure                       C．admit                   D．recognize
55．A．character                     B．captain                         C．person                 D．figure

After winning a big game, athletes are often asked how they attained that success. Most say their achievement is the result of grueling hard work and intense practice. Usually athletes say how hard it is to win the big games. At the opposite end of the spectrum, however, is the fact that losing the big game, or, in my case, all the games, can be even tougher.

From the spectators' point of view, last year's basketball season for my high school team was nothing short of an embarrassment. And while 0 and 20 is certainly nothing to be proud of, that season had a bigger impact on me than any other, and probably more than any season since.

As a team captain, I knew it probably wouldn't be the easiest year, but did I ever think we would lose every game? Of course not. Since six of our top players had graduated, it was clear that we were a young team who would struggle. The struggle began earlier than expected, though, as our team's starting center was suspended for the season, and two key members decided to quit after two weeks. At some point, quitting probably passed through every player's mind, but, in the end, we all stuck it out, vowing to work even harder.

Then there came a time when even our own coach had given up on us. Personally, I felt like it was no longer worth giving my all. I thought, if even the coach doesn't believe in us, why should I? But just as my hope began to fade, a teammate called a meeting. He said, "Nobody thinks we're going to win, and heck, we may not, but, as teammates and friends, we owe it to each other to give it our all every game."

Sure, it was a little cliché(陈旧的), but it was that moment that taught me how to be a leader. It hit me then that I may have been a captain, but I, like others in my position, certainly didn't deserve the role. As a leader you can never quit on the team who looks up to you. It is one thing to be named captain and feel great and go through the motions, but it is quite another to be a real captain and make sure everyone works to their potential all the time.

I am sure it is great to go through high school without losing and bringing home awards. But in all honesty, I relish the fact that my team lost every game last year. It may not help me to become a better basketball player, but it already has made me a better leader, and person.

77.What was the biggest problem with the author's team last season?

A. Several key members were unable to play the games.

B. Their coach no longer wanted to instruct them.

C. There were no actual leaders on the team.

D. Most of players lost hope and wanted to quit.

78.In the text, the author seems to suggest that a good leader should _______.

A. be confident about himself       

B. make sure everyone goes all out

C. work hard to win the games      

D. feel great about his team

79.By saying "we owe it to each other to give it our all every game." (Paragraph 4) the teammate means that all of them should ________.

A. be responsible for the losses      

B. try their best on the court

C. feel thankful for what they've done

D. get together to win every game

80.What is the main idea the author aims to express in the text?

A. Success is the result of hard work.

B. A friend in need is a friend indeed.

C. One can learn something from the failure.

D. A real leader should never give up.

请阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从36~55各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将选项的标号涂黑。
After winning a big game，athletes are often asked how they feel．Usually athletes say how  36  it is to win this big game．On the contrary，the fact is that losing a big game，or in my case，all the games，can be even harder．
From the spectators’ point of view，last year’s basketball  37  for my high school team was nothing  38  of an embarrassment．And  39  0 and 20 is certainly nothing to be proud of，that season had a bigger impact on me than any other．As a team captain，I knew it probably wouldn’t be the  40  year，but did I ever think we would lose every game？Of course not．Since six of our top players had graduated，it was clear that we were a (n)  41  team who would struggle．The struggle began earlier than expected，  42 ，as our team center was suspended (禁赛) for the season，and two key members decided to  43  for some reason．At this point，dropping out probably passed through every player’s mind，but in the end，we all stuck it out，  44  to work still harder．
Then there came a time when even our    45     had given up on us．Personally，I felt like it was  46  worthwhile giving my all．I thought，if even the coach doesn’t believe in us，why should I？But just as my hope began to  47 ，a teammate called a meeting．He said，“Nobody thinks we are going to win，but，as teammates and friends，we  48  it to each other to go all out every game．”
It was that moment that  49  me how to be a leader．It hit me that I certainly didn’t  50  the role．As a leader you can never quit  51  the team who looks up to you．It is one  52  to be named captain，feel great and go through the motions，but it is quite another to be a real captain and make sure everyone realizes their full  53  all the time．
I am sure it is great to go through without losing and bringing home awards．But in all honesty，I  54  the fact that my team lost every game last year．It may not help me to become a better basketball player，but it already has made me a better leader，and  55 ．
36．A．exciting                  B．pleasant                  C．tough              D．significant
37．A．game                  B．event                  C．league             D．season
38．A．short                  B．full                        C．lacking            D．sufficient
39．A．as                          B．while                  C．since               D．now that
40．A．most interesting       B．dullest                    C．most difficult   D．easiest
41．A．unique                   B．adventurous            C．young              D．untrained
42．A．meanwhile              B．though                    C．instead             D．somehow
43．A．quit                        B．stay                        C．resign              D．rest
44．A．hoping                   B．swearing                 C．claiming          D．wishing
45．A．fans                       B．classmates           C．sponsor            D．coach
46．A．only too                 B．more than           C．not a little     D．no longer
47．A．fade                       B．gain                       C．destroy            D．grow
48．A．owe                       B．think                  C．demand           D．recommend
49．A．reminded                B．told                        C．taught              D．guided
50．A．act                         B．deserve                   C．play                D．take
51．A．with                       B．alongside                C．on                   D．for
52．A．matter                    B．aspect                     C．issue                D．thing
53．A．potential                 B．goal                       C．enthusiasm       D．confidence
54．A．hate                       B．treasure                  C．admit              D．recognize
55．A．character                B．captain                   C．person             D．figure

完形填空(共20小题；每小题l 5分，满分30分)

    阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

After winning a big game，athletes are often asked how they feel．Usually athletes say how  21  it is to win this big game．On the contrary，the fact is that losing a big game，or in my case，all the games，can be even harder．

From the spectators’ point of view，last year’s basketball  22  for my high school team was nothing  23  of an embarrassment．And  24  0—20 is certainly nothing to be proud of，that season had a bigger impact on me than any other．As a team captain，I knew it probably wouldn’t be the  25  year，but did I ever think we would lose every game？Of course not．Since six of our top players had graduated，it was clear that we were a (n)  26  team who would struggle．The struggle began earlier than expected，  27  ，as our team center was suspended (禁赛) for the season，and two key members decided to  28  for some reason．At this point，dropping out probably passed through every player’s mind，but in the end，we all stuck it out，  29  to work still harder．

Then there came a time when even our  30  had given up on us．Personally，I felt like it was  31  worthwhile giving my all．I thought，if even the coach doesn’t believe in us，why should I？But just as my hope began to  32 ，a teammate called a meeting．He said，“Nobody thinks we are going to win，but，as teammates and friends，we  33  it to each other to go all out every game．”

It was that moment that  34  me how to be a leader．It hit me that I certainly didn’t  35  the role．As a leader you can never quit  36  the team who looks up to you．It is one  37  to be named captain，feel great and go through the motions，but it is quite another to be a real captain and make sure everyone realizes their full  38  all the time．

I am sure it is great to go through without losing and bringing home awards．But in all honesty，I  39  the fact that my team lost every game last year．It may not help me to become a better basketball player，but it already has made me a better leader，and  40 ．

A．exciting    B．pleasant C．tough        D．significant

A．game   B．event    C．league       D．season

A．short       B．full             C．lacking      D．sufficient

A．as      B．while    C．since       D．now that

A．most interesting    B．dullest      C．most difficult     D．easiest

A．unique          B．adventurous C．young        D．untraining

A．meanwhile  B．though  C．instead      D．somehow

A．quit        B．stay         C．resign       D．rest

A．hoping          B．swearing     C．claiming     D．wishing

A．fans           B．classmates  C．teachers     D．coach

A．only too        B．more than        C．not a little         D．no longer

A．fade           B．gain         C．destroy      D．grow

A．owe             B．think    C．demand  D．recommend

A．reminded    B．told        C．taught       D．guided

A．act    B．deserve  C．make             D．take

A．with           B．alongside   C．on   D．for

A．matter          B．aspect       C．issue       D．thing

A．potential  B．goal         C．enthusiasm       D．confidence

A．hate           B．treasure     C．admit        D．recognize

A．character   B．captain C．person       D．coach

第二节   完形填空（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）
After winning a big game，athletes are often asked how they feel．Usually athletes say how  36 it is to win this big game．On the contrary，the fact is that losing a big game，or in my case，all the games，can be even harder．
From the spectators’ point of view，last year’s basketball  37  for my high school team was nothing  38 of an embarrassment．And  39  0 and 20 is certainly nothing to be proud of，that season had a bigger impact on me than any other．As a team captain，I knew it probably wouldn’t be the  40 year，but did I ever think we would lose every game？Of course not．Since six of our top players had graduated，it was clear that we were a (n)  41  team who would struggle．The struggle began earlier than expected，  42 ，as our team center was suspended (禁赛) for the season，and two key members decided to  43  for some reason．At this point，dropping out probably passed through every player’s mind，but in the end，we all stuck if out，  44 to work still harder．
Then there came a time when even our  45 and given up on us．Personally，I felt like it was  46 worthwhile giving my all．I thought，if even the coach doesn’t believe in us，whyshould I？But just as my hope began to  47 ，a teammate called a meeting．He said，“Nobody thinks we are going to win，but，as teammates and friends，we  48 it to each other to go all out every game．”
It was that moment that  49  me how to be a leader．It hit me that I certainly didn’t 50  the role．As a leader you can never quit  51  the team who looks up to you．It is one  52 to be named captain，feel great and go through the motions，but it is quite another to be a real captain and make sure everyone realizes their full  53 all the time．
I am sure it is great to go through without losing and bringing home awards．But in all honesty，I  54 the fact that my team lost every game last year．It may not help me to become a better basketball player，but it already has made me a better leader，and  55 ．
36．A．exciting                 B．pleasant                  C．tough                 D．significant
37．A．game                 B．event                  C．league             D．season
38．A．short                 B．full                        C．lacking            D．sufficient
39．A．as                         B．while                  C．since           D．now that
40．A．most interesting      B．dullest                    C．most difficult D．easiest
41．A．unique                   B．adventurous            C．young              D．untrained
42．A．meanwhile             B．though                    C．instead             D．somehow
43．A．quit                       B．stay                        C．resign              D．rest
44．A．hoping                  B．swearing                 C．claiming          D．wishing
45．A．fans                  B．classmates        C．sponsor            D．coach
46．A．only too                B．more than           C．not a little    D．no longer
47．A．fade                  B．gain                       C．destroy            D．grow
48．A．owe                      B．think                  C．demand           D．recommend
49．A．reminded           B．told                        C．taught              D．guided
50．A．act                       B．deserve                   C．play                D．take
51．A．with                      B．alongside            C．on                   D．for
52．A．matter                   B．aspect                     C．issue            D．thing
53．A．potential            B．goal                       C．enthusiasm       D．confidence
54．A．hate                  B．treasure                  C．admit                 D．recognize
55．A．character           B．captain                   C．person             D．figure

请阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将选项的标号涂黑。

After winning a big game，athletes are often asked how they feel．Usually athletes say how  1it is to win this big game．On the contrary，the fact is that losing a big game，or in my case，all the games，can be even harder．

    From the spectators’ point of view，last year’s basketball  2for my high school team was nothing  3of an embarrassment．And  40 and 20 is certainly nothing to be proud of，that season had a bigger impact on me than any other．As a team captain，I knew it probably wouldn’t be the  5year，but did I ever think we would lose every game？Of course not．Since six of our top players had graduated，it was clear that we were a (n)  6team who would struggle．The struggle began earlier than expected，  7，as our team center was suspended (禁赛) for the season，and two key members decided to  8for some reason．At this point，dropping out probably passed through every player’s mind，but in the end，we all stuck it out，  9to work still harder．

    Then there came a time when even our    10had given up on us．Personally，I felt like it was  11worthwhile giving my all．I thought，if even the coach doesn’t believe in us，why should I？But just as my hope began to  12，a teammate called a meeting．He said，“Nobody thinks we are going to win，but，as teammates and friends，we  13it to each other to go all out every game．”

    It was that moment that  14me how to be a leader．It hit me that I certainly didn’t  15the role．As a leader you can never quit  16the team who looks up to you．It is one  17to be named captain，feel great and go through the motions，but it is quite another to be a real captain and make sure everyone realizes their full  18all the time．

    I am sure it is great to go through without losing and bringing home awards．But in all honesty，I  19the fact that my team lost every game last year．It may not help me to become a better basketball player，but it already has made me a better leader，and  20．

1.A．exciting           B．pleasant         C．tough        D．significant

2.A．game               B．event                C．league       D．season

3.A．short              B．full             C．lacking      D．sufficient

4.A．as             B．while                C．since            D．now that

5.A．most interesting   B．dullest          C．most difficult   D．easiest

6.A．unique         B．adventurous      C．young        D．untrained

7.A．meanwhile      B．though           C．instead      D．somehow

8.A．quit               B．stay             C．resign       D．rest

9.A．hoping         B．swearing         C．claiming     D．wishing

10.A．fans              B．classmates       C．sponsor      D．coach

11.A．only too          B．more than            C．not a little     D．no longer

12.A．fade              B．gain             C．destroy      D．grow

13.A．owe               B．think                C．demand       D．recommend

14.A．reminded          B．told             C．taught       D．guided

15.A．act               B．deserve          C．play         D．take

16.A．with              B．alongside            C．on           D．for

17.A．matter            B．aspect           C．issue            D．thing

18.A．potential         B．goal             C．enthusiasm   D．confidence

19.A．hate              B．treasure         C．admit        D．recognize

20.A．character         B．captain          C．person       D．figure

　　As a third-year high school student, I feel that students today study English merely for the purpose of getting high scores in all sorts of so-called English exams. This phenomenon misleads students like my classmates into making a great effort to deal with English exams, not the rich language itself. Needless to say, it is unfortunate.

　　I started the voyage in the ocean of the English language at an early age. Being fed up with reciting each word taught in every class, I soon gained the idea that English was a bore! Luckily for me, under the vivid pen of Charlotte Bronte, the life of Jane Eyre touched me so much that I spent several sleepless nights to read the whole book. This marked the change of my attitude to-wards English from hating to loving. I began to be inspired by the wisdom of European and American literature written in English and was amazed by the beauty and richness of the language. As time went by, the more I read, the more I found English lovely. I could still remember one winter vacation when I raced into one school library to borrow my longed-for English novels. At night, when soft light spread on the pages, my expecting heart beat with the author's. I was so eager to get on with my reading that I could hardly sleep. My world had come alive! I was 16 at the time.

　　Now, I am often asked why I read so many“useless”things in English and how to study English well. My response would be,“Learn English as a language, not as an exam subject.”Then, I caught sight of disappointing eyes and doubts. Indeed, that's what I concluded from my study of the English language. Honestly, to me, English is truly a magic box that can grab my soul and absorb my entire mind. It's filled with wisdom and adventures which are hard to explain and share. I believe many people would agree with me and be sorry for the present situation of high school English teaching. So I'd like to call Upon English learners and friends to save our beloved English from being misconducted.

(1) What makes the author feel unsatisfied in studying English?

[　　]

A．The writer's starting learning English too early.

B．The incorrect aim of studying English.

C．The boring English.

D．The“useless”things on English.

(2) What brought the writer interest in English again?

[　　]

(3) When do you think the writer read the English literature?

[　　]

(4) Who does the writer think are to blame for the unfortunate English study?

[　　]

　　As a third-year high school student, I feel that students today study English merely for the purpose of getting high scores in all sorts of so-called English exams. This phenomenon misleads students like my classmates into making a great effort to deal with English exams, not the rich language itself. Needless to say, it is unfortunate.

　　I started the voyage in the ocean of the English language at an early age. Being fed up with reciting each word taught in every class, I soon gained the idea that English was a bore! Luckily for me, under the vivid pen of Charlotte Bronte, the life of Jane Eyre touched me so much that I spent several sleepless nights to read the whole book. This marked the change of my attitude to-wards English from hating to loving. I began to be inspired by the wisdom of European and American literature written in English and was amazed by the beauty and richness of the language. As time went by, the more I read, the more I found English lovely. I could still remember one winter vacation when I raced into one school library to borrow my longed-for English novels. At night, when soft light spread on the pages, my expecting heart beat with the author's. I was so eager to get on with my reading that I could hardly sleep. My world had come alive! I was 16 at the time.

　　Now, I am often asked why I read so many“useless”things in English and how to study English well. My response would be,“Learn English as a language, not as an exam subject.”Then, I caught sight of disappointing eyes and doubts. Indeed, that's what I concluded from my study of the English language. Honestly, to me, English is truly a magic box that can grab my soul and absorb my entire mind. It's filled with wisdom and adventures which are hard to explain and share. I believe many people would agree with me and be sorry for the present situation of high school English teaching. So I'd like to call Upon English learners and friends to save our beloved English from being misconducted.

(1) What makes the author feel unsatisfied in studying English?

[　　]

A．The writer's starting learning English too early.

B．The incorrect aim of studying English.

C．The boring English.

D．The“useless”things on English.

(2) What brought the writer interest in English again?

[　　]

(3) When do you think the writer read the English literature?

[　　]

(4) Who does the writer think are to blame for the unfortunate English study?

[　　]

After winning a big game, athletes are often asked how they attained that success. Most say their achievement is the result of grueling hard work and intense practice. Usually athletes say how hard it is to win the big games. At the opposite end of the spectrum, however, is the fact that losing the big game, or, in my case, all the games, can be even tougher.

From the spectators' point of view, last year's basketball season for my high school team was nothing short of an embarrassment. And while 0 and 20 is certainly nothing to be proud of, that season had a bigger impact on me than any other, and probably more than any season since.

As a team captain, I knew it probably wouldn't be the easiest year, but did I ever think we would lose every game? Of course not. Since six of our top players had graduated, it was clear that we were a young team who would struggle. The struggle began earlier than expected, though, as our team's starting center was suspended for the season, and two key members decided to quit after two weeks. At some point, quitting probably passed through every player's mind, but, in the end, we all stuck it out, vowing to work even harder.

Then there came a time when even our own coach had given up on us. Personally, I felt like it was no longer worth giving my all. I thought, if even the coach doesn't believe in us, why should I? But just as my hope began to fade, a teammate called a meeting. He said, "Nobody thinks we're going to win, and heck, we may not, but, as teammates and friends, we owe it to each other to give it our all every game."

Sure, it was a little cliché(陈旧的), but it was that moment that taught me how to be a leader. It hit me then that I may have been a captain, but I, like others in my position, certainly didn't deserve the role. As a leader you can never quit on the team who looks up to you. It is one thing to be named captain and feel great and go through the motions, but it is quite another to be a real captain and make sure everyone works to their potential all the time.

I am sure it is great to go through high school without losing and bringing home awards. But in all honesty, I relish the fact that my team lost every game last year. It may not help me to become a better basketball player, but it already has made me a better leader, and person.

77.What was the biggest problem with the author's team last season?

      A. Several key members were unable to play the games.

      B. Their coach no longer wanted to instruct them.

      C. There were no actual leaders on the team.

      D. Most of players lost hope and wanted to quit.

78.In the text, the author seems to suggest that a good leader should _______.

       A. be confident about himself        

      B. make sure everyone goes all out

      C. work hard to win the games       

      D. feel great about his team

79.By saying "we owe it to each other to give it our all every game." (Paragraph 4) the teammate means that all of them should ________.

      A. be responsible for the losses       

      B. try their best on the court

      C. feel thankful for what they've done

      D. get together to win every game

80.What is the main idea the author aims to express in the text?

      A. Success is the result of hard work.

      B. A friend in need is a friend indeed.

      C. One can learn something from the failure.

      D. A real leader should never give up.

After winning a big game，athletes are often asked how they feel．Usually athletes say how  1  it is to win this big game．On the contrary，the fact is that losing a big game，or in my case，all the games，can be even harder．

       From the spectators’ point of view，last year’s basketball  2  for my high school team was nothing  3  of an embarrassment．And  4  0 and 20 is certainly nothing to be proud of，that season had a bigger impact on me than any other．As a team captain，I knew it probably wouldn’t be the  5  year，but did I ever think we would lose every game？Of course not．Since six of our top players had graduated，it was clear that we were a （n）  6  team who would struggle．The struggle began earlier than expected，  7  ，as our team center was suspended （禁赛） for the season，and two key members decided to  8  for some reason．At this point，dropping out probably passed through every player’s mind，but in the end，we all stuck if out，  9  to work still harder．

       Then there came a time when even our  10  and given up on us．Personally，I felt like it was  11  worthwhile giving my all．I thought，if even the coach doesn’t believe in us，why should I？But just as my hope began to  12  ，a teammate called a meeting．He said，“Nobody thinks we are going to win，but，as teammates and friends，we  13  it to each other to go all out every game．”

       It was that moment that  14  me how to be a leader．It hit me that I certainly didn’t  15  the role．As a leader you can never quit  16  the team who looks up to you．It is one  17  to be named captain，feel great and go through the motions，but it is quite another to be a real captain and make sure everyone realizes their full  18  all the time．

       I am sure it is great to go through without losing and bringing home awards．But in all honesty，I  19  the fact that my team lost every game last year．It may not help me to become a better basketball player，but it already has made me a better leader，and  20  ．

1．A．exciting                 B．pleasant               C．tough                  D．significant

2．A．game                    B．event                   C．league                 D．season

3．A．short                    B．full                      C．lacking                D．sufficient

4．A．as                         B．while                   C．since                   D．now that

5．A．most interesting     B．dullest                 C．most difficult       D．easiest

6．A．unique                  B．adventurous         C．young                 D．untrained

7．A．meanwhile             B．though                C．instead                D．somehow

8．A．quit                      B．stay                    C．resign                 D．rest

9．A．hoping                  B．swearing             C．claiming              D．wishing

10．A．fans                    B．classmates           C．sponsor               D．coach

11．A．only too               B．more than            C．not a little            D．no longer

12．A．fade                    B．gain                    C．destroy               D．grow

13．A．owe                    B．think                   C．demand               D．recommend

14．A．reminded             B．told                     C．taught                 D．guided

15．A．act                      B．deserve               C．play                    D．take

16．A．with                    B．alongside             C．on                      D．for

17．A．matter                 B．aspect                 C．issue                   D．thing

18．A．potential              B．goal                    C．enthusiasm          D．confidence

19．A．hate                    B．treasure               C．admit                  D．recognize

20．A．character           B．captain          C．person            D．figure

请阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从36~55各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将选项的标号涂黑。

After winning a big game，athletes are often asked how they feel．Usually athletes say how  36  it is to win this big game．On the contrary，the fact is that losing a big game，or in my case，all the games，can be even harder．

         From the spectators’ point of view，last year’s basketball  37  for my high school team was nothing  38  of an embarrassment．And  39  0 and 20 is certainly nothing to be proud of，that season had a bigger impact on me than any other．As a team captain，I knew it probably wouldn’t be the  40  year，but did I ever think we would lose every game？Of course not．Since six of our top players had graduated，it was clear that we were a (n)  41  team who would struggle．The struggle began earlier than expected，  42  ，as our team center was suspended (禁赛) for the season，and two key members decided to  43  for some reason．At this point，dropping out probably passed through every player’s mind，but in the end，we all stuck it out，  44  to work still harder．

         Then there came a time when even our    45     had given up on us．Personally，I felt like it was  46  worthwhile giving my all．I thought，if even the coach doesn’t believe in us，why should I？But just as my hope began to  47  ，a teammate called a meeting．He said，“Nobody thinks we are going to win，but，as teammates and friends，we  48  it to each other to go all out every game．”

         It was that moment that  49  me how to be a leader．It hit me that I certainly didn’t  50  the role．As a leader you can never quit  51  the team who looks up to you．It is one  52  to be named captain，feel great and go through the motions，but it is quite another to be a real captain and make sure everyone realizes their full  53  all the time．

         I am sure it is great to go through without losing and bringing home awards．But in all honesty，I  54  the fact that my team lost every game last year．It may not help me to become a better basketball player，but it already has made me a better leader，and  55  ．

36．A．exciting                         B．pleasant                       C．tough                   D．significant

37．A．game                       B．event                       C．league                 D．season

38．A．short                        B．full                                  C．lacking                 D．sufficient

39．A．as                                   B．while                        C．since                    D．now that

40．A．most interesting        B．dullest                           C．most difficult     D．easiest

41．A．unique                           B．adventurous                C．young                   D．untrained

42．A．meanwhile                   B．though                          C．instead                D．somehow

43．A．quit                                B．stay                               C．resign                  D．rest

44．A．hoping                           B．swearing                      C．claiming              D．wishing

45．A．fans                               B．classmates                  C．sponsor               D．coach

46．A．only too                        B．more than              C．not a little     D．no longer

47．A．fade                               B．gain                               C．destroy                D．grow

48．A．owe                               B．think                         C．demand               D．recommend

49．A．reminded                     B．told                                C．taught                 D．guided

50．A．act                                 B．deserve                        C．play                      D．take

51．A．with                               B．alongside                     C．on                         D．for

52．A．matter                          B．aspect                           C．issue                    D．thing

53．A．potential                      B．goal                               C．enthusiasm        D．confidence

54．A．hate                               B．treasure                       C．admit                   D．recognize

55．A．character                     B．captain                         C．person                 D．figure

请阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从36~55各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将选项的标号涂黑。

After winning a big game，athletes are often asked how they feel．Usually athletes say how  36  it is to win this big game．On the contrary，the fact is that losing a big game，or in my case，all the games，can be even harder．

       From the spectators’ point of view，last year’s basketball  37  for my high school team was nothing  38  of an embarrassment．And  39  0 and 20 is certainly nothing to be proud of，that season had a bigger impact on me than any other．As a team captain，I knew it probably wouldn’t be the  40  year，but did I ever think we would lose every game？Of course not．Since six of our top players had graduated，it was clear that we were a (n)  41  team who would struggle．The struggle began earlier than expected，  42  ，as our team center was suspended (禁赛) for the season，and two key members decided to  43  for some reason．At this point，dropping out probably passed through every player’s mind，but in the end，we all stuck it out，  44  to work still harder．

       Then there came a time when even our    45     had given up on us．Personally，I felt like it was  46  worthwhile giving my all．I thought，if even the coach doesn’t believe in us，why should I？But just as my hope began to  47  ，a teammate called a meeting．He said，“Nobody thinks we are going to win，but，as teammates and friends，we  48  it to each other to go all out every game．”

       It was that moment that  49  me how to be a leader．It hit me that I certainly didn’t  50  the role．As a leader you can never quit  51  the team who looks up to you．It is one  52  to be named captain，feel great and go through the motions，but it is quite another to be a real captain and make sure everyone realizes their full  53  all the time．

       I am sure it is great to go through without losing and bringing home awards．But in all honesty，I  54  the fact that my team lost every game last year．It may not help me to become a better basketball player，but it already has made me a better leader，and  55  ．

36．A．exciting                  B．pleasant                  C．tough              D．significant

37．A．game                   B．event                   C．league             D．season

38．A．short                   B．full                        C．lacking            D．sufficient

39．A．as                          B．while                   C．since               D．now that

40．A．most interesting       B．dullest                    C．most difficult   D．easiest

41．A．unique                    B．adventurous            C．young              D．untrained

42．A．meanwhile              B．though                    C．instead             D．somehow

43．A．quit                        B．stay                        C．resign              D．rest

44．A．hoping                   B．swearing                 C．claiming          D．wishing

45．A．fans                       B．classmates            C．sponsor            D．coach

46．A．only too                 B．more than            C．not a little     D．no longer

47．A．fade                       B．gain                       C．destroy            D．grow

48．A．owe                       B．think                   C．demand           D．recommend

49．A．reminded                B．told                        C．taught              D．guided

50．A．act                         B．deserve                   C．play                D．take

51．A．with                       B．alongside                C．on                   D．for

52．A．matter                    B．aspect                     C．issue                D．thing

53．A．potential                 B．goal                       C．enthusiasm       D．confidence

54．A．hate                       B．treasure                  C．admit              D．recognize

55．A．character                B．captain                   C．person             D．figure

　　　 请认真阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。

　　　 After winning a big game，athletes are often asked how they feel．Usually athletes say how 36 it is to win this big game．On the contrary，the fact is that losing a big game，or in my case，all the games，can be even harder．

　　　 From the spectators’ point of view，last year’s basketball 37 for my high school team was nothing 38 of an embarrassment．And 39 0 and 20 is certainly nothing to be proud of，that season had a bigger impact on me than any other．As a team captain，I knew it probably wouldn’t be the 40 year，but did I ever think we would lose every game？Of course not．Since six of our top players had graduated，it was clear that we were a (n) 41 team who would struggle．The struggle began earlier than expected， 42 ，as our team center was suspended (禁赛) for the season，and two key members decided to 43 for some reason．At this point，dropping out probably passed through every player’s mind，but in the end，we all stuck if out， 44 to work still harder．

　　　 Then there came a time when even our 45 and given up on us．Personally，I felt like it was 46 worthwhile giving my all．I thought，if even the coach doesn’t believe in us，whyshould I？But just as my hope began to 47 ，a teammate called a meeting．He said，“Nobody thinks we are going to win，but，as teammates and friends，we 48 it to each other to go all out every game．”

　　　 It was that moment that 49 me how to be a leader．It hit me that I certainly didn’t 50 the role．As a leader you can never quit 51 the team who looks up to you．It is one 52 to be named captain，feel great and go through the motions，but it is quite another to be a real captain and make sure everyone realizes their full 53 all the time．

　　　 I am sure it is great to go through without losing and bringing home awards．But in all honesty，I 54 the fact that my team lost every game last year．It may not help me to become a better basketball player，but it already has made me a better leader，and 55 ．

36．A．exciting　　　　　　　　 B．pleasant　　　　　　　　 C．tough　　　　　　 D．significant

37．A．game　　　　　　　　　　 B．event　　　　　　　　　　 C．league　　　　　　 D．season

38．A．short　　　　　　　　　　 B．full　　　　　　　　　　　　 C．lacking　　　　　 D．sufficient

39．A．as　　　　　　　　　　　　 B．while　　　　　　　　　　 C．since　　　　　　　 D．now that

40．A．most interesting　　　 B．dullest　　　　　　　　　　 C．most difficult　 D．easiest

41．A．unique　　　　　　　　　 B．adventurous　　　　　 C．young　　　　　　 D．untrained

42．A．meanwhile　　　　　　 B．though　　　　　　　　　 C．instead　　　　　　 D．somehow

43．A．quit　　　　　　　　　　　 B．stay　　　　　　　　　　　 C．resign　　　　　　 D．rest

44．A．hoping　　　　　　　　　 B．swearing　　　　　　　　 C．claiming　　　　　 D．wishing

45．A．fans　　　　　　　　　　　 B．classmates　　　　　　 C．sponsor　　　　　 D．coach

46．A．only too　　　　　　　　 B．more than　　　　　　　 C．not a little　　　　 D．no longer

47．A．fade　　　　　　　　　　　 B．gain　　　　　　　　　　　 C．destroy　　　　　 D．grow

48．A．owe　　　　　　　　　　　 B．think　　　　　　　　　　　 C．demand　　　　　 D．recommend

49．A．reminded　　　　　　　 B．told　　　　　　　　　　　 C．taught　　　　　　 D．guided

50．A．act　　　　　　　　　　　　 B．deserve　　　　　　　　　 C．play　　　　　　　　 D．take

51．A．with　　　　　　　　　　　 B．alongside　　　　　　　　 C．on　　　　　　　　　 D．for

52．A．matter　　　　　　　　　 B．aspect　　　　　　　　　　 C．issue　　　　　　　 D．thing

53．A．potential　　　　　　　　 B．goal　　　　　　　　　　　 C．enthusiasm　　　 D．confidence

54．A．hate　　　　　　　　　　　 B．treasure　　　　　　　　 C．admit　　　 D．recognize

55．A．character　　　　　　　 B．captain　　　　　　　　　 C．person　　　　　　 D．figure

After winning a big game，athletes are often asked how they feel.Usually athletes say how 1it is to win this big game.On the contrary，the fact is that losing a big game，or in my case，all the games，can be even harder.
From the spectators’ point of view，last year’s basketball2for my high school team was nothing 3of an embarrassment.And 40—20 is certainly nothing to be proud of，that season had a bigger impact on me than any other.As a team captain，I knew it probably wouldn’t be the 5year，but did I ever think we would lose every game？Of course not.Since six of our top players had graduated，it was clear that we were a (n) 6team who would struggle.The struggle began earlier than expected， 7，as our team center was suspended (禁赛) for the season，and two key members decided to 8for some reason.At this point，dropping out probably passed through every player’s mind，but in the end，we all stuck it out， 9to work still harder.
Then there came a time when even our 10had given up on us.Personally，I felt like it was 11worthwhile giving my all.I thought，if even the coach doesn’t believe in us，why should I？But just as my hope began to 12，a teammate called a meeting.He said，“Nobody thinks we are going to win，but，as teammates and friends，we 13it to each other to go all out every game.”
It was that moment that 14me how to be a leader.It hit me that I certainly didn’t15the role.As a leader you can never quit 16the team who looks up to you.It is one 17to be named captain，feel great and go through the motions，but it is quite another to be a real captain and make sure everyone realizes their full 18all the time.
I am sure it is great to go through without losing and bringing home awards.But in all honesty，I 19the fact that my team lost every game last year.It may not help me to become a better basketball player，but it already has made me a better leader，and 20.

1. 1.
   1. A.
      exciting
   2. B.
      pleasant
   3. C.
      tough
   4. D.
      significant
2. 2.
   1. A.
      game
   2. B.
      event
   3. C.
      league
   4. D.
      season
3. 3.
   1. A.
      short
   2. B.
      full
   3. C.
      lacking
   4. D.
      sufficient
4. 4.
   1. A.
      as
   2. B.
      while
   3. C.
      since
   4. D.
      now that
5. 5.
   1. A.
      most interesting
   2. B.
      dullest
   3. C.
      most difficult
   4. D.
      easiest
6. 6.
   1. A.
      unique
   2. B.
      adventurous
   3. C.
      young
   4. D.
      untraining
7. 7.
   1. A.
      meanwhile
   2. B.
      though
   3. C.
      instead
   4. D.
      somehow
8. 8.
   1. A.
      quit
   2. B.
      stay
   3. C.
      resign
   4. D.
      rest
9. 9.
   1. A.
      hoping
   2. B.
      swearing
   3. C.
      claiming
   4. D.
      wishing
10. 10.
    1. A.
       fans
    2. B.
       classmates
    3. C.
       teachers
    4. D.
       coach
11. 11.
    1. A.
       only too
    2. B.
       more than
    3. C.
       not a little
    4. D.
       no longer
12. 12.
    1. A.
       fade
    2. B.
       gain
    3. C.
       destroy
    4. D.
       grow
13. 13.
    1. A.
       owe
    2. B.
       think
    3. C.
       demand
    4. D.
       recommend
14. 14.
    1. A.
       reminded
    2. B.
       told
    3. C.
       taught
    4. D.
       guided
15. 15.
    1. A.
       act
    2. B.
       deserve
    3. C.
       make
    4. D.
       take
16. 16.
    1. A.
       with
    2. B.
       alongside
    3. C.
       on
    4. D.
       for
17. 17.
    1. A.
       matter
    2. B.
       aspect
    3. C.
       issue
    4. D.
       thing
18. 18.
    1. A.
       potential
    2. B.
       goal
    3. C.
       enthusiasm
    4. D.
       confidence
19. 19.
    1. A.
       hate
    2. B.
       treasure
    3. C.
       admit
    4. D.
       recognize
20. 20.
    1. A.
       character
    2. B.
       captain
    3. C.
       person
    4. D.
       coach

第二节    完形填空（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）

       After winning a big game，athletes are often asked how they feel．Usually athletes say how  36  it is to win this big game．On the contrary，the fact is that losing a big game，or in my case，all the games，can be even harder．

       From the spectators’ point of view，last year’s basketball  37  for my high school team was nothing  38  of an embarrassment．And  39  0 and 20 is certainly nothing to be proud of，that season had a bigger impact on me than any other．As a team captain，I knew it probably wouldn’t be the  40  year，but did I ever think we would lose every game？Of course not．Since six of our top players had graduated，it was clear that we were a (n)  41  team who would struggle．The struggle began earlier than expected，  42  ，as our team center was suspended (禁赛) for the season，and two key members decided to  43  for some reason．At this point，dropping out probably passed through every player’s mind，but in the end，we all stuck if out，  44  to work still harder．

       Then there came a time when even our  45  and given up on us．Personally，I felt like it was  46  worthwhile giving my all．I thought，if even the coach doesn’t believe in us，whyshould I？But just as my hope began to  47  ，a teammate called a meeting．He said，“Nobody thinks we are going to win，but，as teammates and friends，we  48  it to each other to go all out every game．”

       It was that moment that  49  me how to be a leader．It hit me that I certainly didn’t  50  the role．As a leader you can never quit  51  the team who looks up to you．It is one  52  to be named captain，feel great and go through the motions，but it is quite another to be a real captain and make sure everyone realizes their full  53  all the time．

       I am sure it is great to go through without losing and bringing home awards．But in all honesty，I  54  the fact that my team lost every game last year．It may not help me to become a better basketball player，but it already has made me a better leader，and  55  ．

36．A．exciting                  B．pleasant                  C．tough                  D．significant

37．A．game                   B．event                   C．league             D．season

38．A．short                   B．full                        C．lacking            D．sufficient

39．A．as                          B．while                   C．since            D．now that

40．A．most interesting       B．dullest                    C．most difficult  D．easiest

41．A．unique                    B．adventurous            C．young              D．untrained

42．A．meanwhile              B．though                    C．instead             D．somehow

43．A．quit                        B．stay                        C．resign              D．rest

44．A．hoping                   B．swearing                 C．claiming          D．wishing

45．A．fans                    B．classmates        C．sponsor            D．coach

46．A．only too                 B．more than            C．not a little     D．no longer

47．A．fade                    B．gain                       C．destroy            D．grow

48．A．owe                       B．think                   C．demand           D．recommend

49．A．reminded             B．told                        C．taught              D．guided

50．A．act                         B．deserve                   C．play                D．take

51．A．with                       B．alongside             C．on                   D．for

52．A．matter                    B．aspect                     C．issue             D．thing

53．A．potential              B．goal                       C．enthusiasm       D．confidence

54．A．hate                    B．treasure                  C．admit                  D．recognize

55．A．character             B．captain                   C．person             D．figure