三、阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）
请阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选题，并在答题卡上将该选项的标号涂黑。
A
In America, when people say “man’s best friend”, they don’t mean another person. Instead, they are talking about a lovely animal：A dog! These words show the friendship between people and animals. Dogs and other pets can give happiness to people’s lives. Some people think of their pets as their children. A few even leave all their money to their pets when they die!  
Animals can help people, too. Dogs can be taught to become the“eyes”for a blind person or “ears”for a deaf person. Scientists have found that pets help people live longer! They make people happier, too. Because of that, animals are brought into hospitals for “visit”.
Americans hold “Be-Kind-to-Animals Week”in the first week of May.
Pet shows are held during the week. Even if you don’t live in America, you, too, can do this. How? First, think about how animals make your life richer. If you have a pet, take more time this week to play with it. Remember to give it delicious food. Also, be sure to keep your pet from those unwanted babies.
If you don’t have a pet, be kind to animals around you. For example, if you see a street dog, don’t kick (踢) it or throw things at it. Instead, just leave it alone, or better it yet, make friends with it. If others around you do bad things to an animal, try to stop them. As people, we must protect animals who can’t speak for themselves.  
56. “A few even leave all their money to their pets when they die!” means that ________.
A. pets have the right to inherit (继承) money     B. money can give pets happiness
C. it’s the best way to spend money                    D. some pets are taken as children
57.  Dogs are brought to hospitals       
A. because they are ill and need to see doctors
     B. because they can make the patients happier
C. because they can find out the problems of the patients
D. because doctors can do experiments on them.
58.The most popular activity in the “Be-Kind-to-Animals Week”is         .
A. holding a pet show in the week                        B. playing with pets the whole week
C. cooking delicious food for pets                      D. making friends with other people’s pets
59. The passage is mainly about          .  
A. a lot of people are interested in dogs                     B. dogs can help people do many things
C. pets are lovely and need care and protection    D. we have done a lot of things for pets

第四节完形填空（共20题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题的A、B、C、和D四个选中选出适合填入对应空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。
On a cold winter morning, my mother and I were walking home from a pizza store. We were dressed warmly and equipped with the video we had been  26  to watch. I was feeling a little  27  , as I was carrying our shopping bags of snacks and the video.
They were so heavy that I decided to  28  some things. So I started to walk towards the garbage can when I noticed a poor man  29  his bike out of the restaurant in front of us. He held a paper bag with his dirty hand. He  30  over to another nearby garbage can and started  31  it.
I suddenly felt very  32 . I knew this man would take all he could get,  33  I walked up to him and 34  the drink and some snacks over to him. The man, with lines on his face and wrinkles on his forehead, looked up in  35  and took what I gave him.
A huge smile 36  across his face and this 37  me to feel indescribable satisfaction. I felt like I couldn’t be  38  with myself, but then he said: “Wow, first someone gives me this sandwich, then this drink, and now some  39  food; this is my daughter’s  40  day!”
He thanked me happily and started off  41  his bike. I even heard him whistling a song as he rode away.
I now 42  what is meant by the saying “giving is getting”. Everyone in the world needs help, everyone can  43  help and everyone will be helped by showing  44 .
The image of that man’s happiness caused by my small gift appears in my mind  45  I have the chance to do something nice.
26．A．drinking      B．eating          C．dying          D．living
27．A．excited                 B．puzzled        C．tired                   D．satisfied
28．A．pick out          B．eat up            C．put down      D．throw away
29．A．running                B．walking           C．dragging      D．pulling
30．A．headed          B．rode               C．ran               D．fled
31．A．breaking into  B．looking through C．staring at    D．searching for
32．A．cold             B．afraid             C．guilty           D．content
33．A．but                    B．because            C．so                D．if
34．A．turned           B．thought           C．took              D．handed
35．A．surprise        B．detail               C．case                    D．return
36．A．disappeared    B．paused             C．existed             D．spread
37．A．made             B．forced             C．caused           D．gave
38．A．sadder             B．angrier            C．happier            D．crazier
39．A．cheap           B．tasty                C．clean               D．useful
40．A．lucky             B．busy                C．interesting      D．quiet
41．A．by                      B．on                   C．in                  D．with
42．A．remember        B．understand      C．appreciate      D．recognize
43．A．refuse           B．receive            C．offer              D．find
44．A．kindness          B．eagerness         C．willingness       D．braveness
45．A．every time     B．last time              C．atother times         D．next time

阅读下列应用文及相关信息，并按要求匹配信息。请在答题卡上将对应题号的相应选项字母涂黑,选择项有一项是多余的。
首先阅读下列国外媒体上介绍性文字：
A. Cornwall
You can find that 'weekend feeling' every day of the year, in the country's favourite holiday destination. Some find it in a rock pool on a golden beach, while for some it can only be discovered on wild moors and quiet woods. Art lovers are sure to find all the inspiration they could wish for in a lively arts scene, while gastronauts can savour the secret ingredients that make Cornwall a foodie's heaven.                                                   
Start planning, start discovering; get your free 2011 official Cornwall guide and visit the website.
B. Cornwall, paradise found
The gardens of Cornwall are the envy of the world. With its warm sunshine Cornwall is the perfect home for a flourishing variety of plants, trees and flowers. For seasoned horticulturists, keen amateurs or energetic families looking for a fun day out, there is maybe a hidden vista or a startling splash of colour.
With over 70 gardens to choose from you can walk amongst wild woodlands or stand and admire the formal splendour of a country estate. Kitchen gardens, perfumed gardens, and even Japanese gardens - you will discover something fresh, whatever the season.
Click the 'request brochure' button for your FREE guide or visit the website for more information.
C. Peak District
Come to the Peak District and get right to the heart of a great holiday - right at the heart of the UK. Our world-class destination is a stone's throw from everywhere. From Hollywood film locations to superb landscapes and quality accommodation to luscious local food, we've got it all. You have the perfect recipe for a brilliant break. Order your free copy of our 2011 Visitor Guide now!
D. Discover the stunning Channel Island of Guernsey in 2011
It doesn't take long to get to the stunning Channel Island of Guernsey, but once you're here, you'll feel a long way from home - Discover its unforgettable blend of stunning scenery, unique character and rich heritage for yourself in 2011.
Welcome to the islands of Guernsey. Lying close to the north coast of France and bathed by the warm waters of the Gulf Stream, the islands are the perfect escape.
So take some time to look around and start planning your perfect break.
E. Visit the English Riviera - South Devon’s Beautiful Bay
Torquay, Babbacombe, Paignton and Brixham boast stunning beaches and award-winning visitor attractions.
But it's not just palm trees and a famously mild climate, there is treasured literary and natural heritage just waiting to be discovered. Explore Agatha Christie's place of birth and the inspiration behind fictional tales and her real life story.
Visit the website to request your free Accommodation Guide and prepare to explore South Devon's beautiful bay.
F. Pure Jersey
Whether you're looking for a short break or longer holiday, Jersey has it all! Discover breathtaking beaches, cosmopolitan shopping, leafy country lanes, award-winning attractions and fascinating WWII history.    With over 30 departure points from the UK, you can fly in less than an hour or sail by fast ferry. What's more, with its lovely mild climate, Jersey is the warmest place in the British Isles.
以下是几位计划出行者的情况介绍。请将介绍与说明性文字匹配起来。
【小题1】 Doris , an amateur photographer , is now learning English in the UK. She is planning for a short visit to a place where she can not only has inspiration but also enjoys good food. Any season would be fine as long as there are colourful flowers and warm sun shine.
【小题2】 Rainy, a housewife, is taking a short break to relax herself from boring daily routine, but wishes to spend some days outdoors with her three young girls. She hates the cold winter and is ready to travel by any means of transportation so long as it won’t take a long time. She prefers street shopping to on line shopping.
【小题3】Shirley, a professional column writer, is expecting to experience the UK in a special and unforgettable way. She writes about review on food, introduction to customs and lifestyle of the British.
【小题4】Kathy, an artist, has great passion for nature. She is enthusiastic about exploring the unknown , learning from tradition, enjoying the amazing scenery and bathing the sun on the beach. She wants to pain Agatha Christie. She usually reads a lot about the persons she paints before she starts working on it.
【小题5】 King, a scholar, a nature lover, has written quite a few books on wars. On the other hand, he is particular about food. He is planning to spend one or two days simply enjoying the beauty of nature and quietness of the woods.

三、阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A．B．C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项的标号涂黑。
A
I remember a day when I was a little kid. I was making a sandwich in the kitchen when I noticed the date on one of the wine bottles.
"Dad, dad!" I cried. "This wine is too old to drink."
"Son, hold on," he said.
"No, you can't drink this tonight! This bottle of wine was made 10 years ago."
"Wait, let me tell you..."
"Would you like me to throw it away for you?" I asked.
"Son, wait a second," he said. "Son, some wines get better over time. The longer you wait to drink it, the better it will be. Although this may seem strange, it is true."
When I was young, I didn't have any understanding of what this meant, but now, this would have been very helpful to remember as I went through my teenage years.
In our society, we forget this simple role: The longer you wait for certain things, the better they will be. But we want the best job as quickly as possible; we want to graduate from college in as few years as possible; we even speed through our homework just to chat with friends. When we do this, we lose something of great importance.
We all want to get to the next step so quickly that perhaps we don't get ready enough to get there. This has a negative effect on our society. When trying to go to the right college, we will do anything to get in and when we rush through our class－work, we may not study enough for the test, and end up failing. We need to be ready for whatever comes, ready for the unexpected. Wine gets better over time, so do the things in our paths of life.
56．Why did the author tell his father not to drink the bottle of wine?
A．Because it smelt terrible.
B．Because it was mixed with something else.
C．Because his father drank too much that night.
D．Because it had been kept for years.
57．What the author's father said______.
A．made the author puzzled when he was a little child
B．was too simple a rule to be meaningful to the author
C．threw the author into deep thought then
D．was an excuse to drink the wine
58．In the author's opinion, if we do things too quickly we will______.
A．do it better                                                                 B．save much time
C．graduate from college more quickly          D．miss something useful to us in life
59．Which of the following best reflects the main idea of the passage?
A．Well begun is half done.                       B．More haste, less speed.
C．Failure is the mother of success.       D．Nothing is impossible to a willing heart.

第三节完形填空(共20小题；每小题l.5分，满分30分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后所给各题的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出可以填人空白处
的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Not long before，my daughler,s shoes were scratched(划破)with a knife．She burst illto
tears。I took them to the shoemakel,s．
The young apprentice(学徒)glanced at the   21   and said，“Nothing I can do except
22   the upper．”
His master looked at them and said，“If you   23   me，1 will add more scratches on both the shoes．”
1 was  24  and asked why．
He explained，“As if the opening were made  25  for a special style．”
I didn’t fully understand him，  26  I deeided to leave thc shoes。
Two days later i dropped by from work to   27  the shoes．  I found more scratches on each
shoe；all the openings were patched(缝补)by soft red leather；the stitches(针脚)were twisted
with the appearance looking more  28 and interesting than ever．I couldn，t help praising the
master,s   29 ．
Another time，my sister,s blouse was torn，leaving a large opening．My wife checked it
30  and then said，“Let me take it home and  31  it．”
Three days later，seeing it again，1 was greatly 32 ：all the tom parts took on a look of
ice crystal(水晶)；attached to it was a snowman made of flowery rags．I sighed with  33．
“It,s amazing!”
“1 was  34  by that shoemaker．Patches are supposed to be  35 ．but a skilJful  craftsman(工匠)can make it take on a kind of  36 ，”replied my wife．
Her words inspired me more：perfection is impossible to achieve in   37   ；patches appear
in the  38   of injury，disability or disease．Since you c an，t change the existence of wound．you
should not 39  people,s sympathy by disclosing the wound，which is meaningless．Just sew the
40  by patches and produce a most beautifld flower on it，and that is the significance of life．
21．A．scar        B．opening           C．hole         D．mark
22． A．replace      B．remove       C．throw       D．tear
23． A．tell         B．show         C．agree      D．trust
24． A．delighted    B．confused     C．excited     D．astonistled
25．A．on purpose      B．by chance    C．in particular     D．in turn
26．A．so         B．and       C．as      D．but
27．A．bring      B．collect    C．see D．retum
28．A．ugly       B．strange     C．1ovely         D．familiar
29．A．skill    B．drill         C．performance       D．techniaue
30. A.anxiously    B．suddenly    C．carefully       D．delightly
31．A．wash    B．iron      C．save          D．mend
32．A．puzzled        B．disappointed    C． surprised D．touched
33．A．anger        B．regret    C．praise D．care
34．A．encouraged    B．inspired    C．moved      D．attracted
35．A．common       B．beautiful     C．ugly      D．rare
36．A．difference     B．perfection    C．newness    D.change
37．A．future        B．mind       C．1ife           D．place
38. A.form         B.name          C.shape           D.need
39．A．treat     B．accept     C．ignore      D．expect
40．A．wound     B．pain       C．injury      D．disability