阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

C

       In any family with more than one child, chidren seem to naturally compete for their parents’ love and attention. Parents say they love every child equally. But is that true?

       Susan, founder of a consulting firm in Chicago, interviewed 216 women and found that even though none of her questions asked directly about a parent favoring one child over another, about two-thirds of the women said there was a favored child. And they also remembered their experience when they were young. One of the women said, “My mother always liked my brother better, and he got to go to summer camp in 1968 and I didn’t.”

       Plumez, who interviewed parents with both biological children and adoptive children for an adoption book in 2008, found that what matters most is whether your temperaments(性情) are pleasing. “In some cases, parents would say they felt closer to their adopted children,” she says, “Some parents like the children with characters similar to theirs. Two people who are shy and withdrawn might get along well, unless the shy parent doesn’t like that aspect of themselves and they try to push the naturally withdrawn child to be more extroverted.”

       It could be a result of gender, birth order or how easy or difficult a child’s temperament may be, but a parent’s different treatment has far-reaching effects. Students have found that less-favored children may suffer emotionally, with decreased self-esteem and behavioral problems in childhood. Favoritism is a reason for the next generation not to like each other.

       Experts say it is not realistic to say everyone should be treated equally, because no two people are the same and they relate differently to others.

       “It does not mean that parent loves or likes one child more. It has to do with which one of them is independent,” says psychologist Laurie Kramer of the University of Illinois.

The study carried out by Susan shows that ______.

       A. showing favoritism is common in many families

       B. most mothers like their sons better than their daughters

       C. only two-thirds of the women interviewed have more than a child

       D. it is a favoritism that leads to absence of harmony in most families

The underlined word “extroverted” in the third paragraph means _______.

       A. independent              B. outgoing           C. clever               D. brave

What can we infer from the passage?

       A. Favoritism is not beneficial to the development of children

       B. Parents’ favoritism to a certain child can’t be avoided in families

       C. Parents may be favoring one of their children and don’t realize it

       D. People are very much shaped by how they were treated by their parents

What is the best title for the passage?

       A. Parents’ favoritism can affect children deeply

       B. Why do parents show favoritism to children?

       C. Parents should give attention to all their children

       D. Building a harmonious family is important to children

Many years ago,I owned a service station and roadhouse on the main road between Melbourne and Adelaide.

One very cold,wet night at about 3:30 a.m.,there was a    41    on the front door of our house.A young man,wet from      42      to toe,explained that he had      43      out of petrol about 30 km up the road.He had left his pregnant(怀孕的) wife and his two children    44    at the car and said that he would hitchhike(搭便车) back.

Once I had    45    a can with petrol,I took him back to his car where his two-year-old and four-year-old children were both    46   ,saying that they were cold.Once the car had started,I suggested that he    47    me back.

Before leaving,I had turned the heater    48    in the roadhouse,so that when we went in,it was nice and    49   .While the little ones played and ran    50   ,I prepared bread and butter for the children,and hot chocolate for the    51   .

It was about 5 a.m. before they   52  .The young fellow asked me how much he    53    

me and I told him that the petrol pump(加油泵) had    54    $15.He offered to pay “call-out fee”,but I wouldn’t accept it.

About a month later,I received a    55    from Interstate,a large bus company that we bad been trying to    56    to stop off at our roadhouse for a long time.It    57    out that the young fellow I had helped was its general manager,the most    58    person in the company.

In his letter,he thanked me again and    59    me that,from then on,all their buses would stop at my service station.In this    60   ,a little bit of kindness was rewarded with a huge amount of benefits.

A.kick                      B.hit                                   C.beat                          D.knock

A.finger                     B.shoulder                    C.head                         D.hand

A.driven                    B.used                          C.come                        D.run

A.away               B.behind                      C.over                          D.out

A.supplied                 B.poured                      C.equipped                   D.filled

A.sleeping                  B.crying                       C.quarrelling                D.fighting

A.allow                     B.ring                          C.lead                          D.follow

A.on                          B.off                            C.in                             D.over

A.neat                       B.hot                           C.warm                        D.attractive

A.around                  B.inside                        C.nearby                      D.along

A.drivers                  B.guests                       C.customers                  D.adults

A.left                       B.arrived                      C.ate                     D.disappeared

A.gave                     B.paid                          C.owed                        D.offered

A.appeared               B.exhibited                   C.calculated                  D.shown

A.call                      B.letter                         C.check                        D.notice

A.get                       B.force                         C.require                      D.hope

A.pointed                 B.turned                       C.worked                            D.found

A.generous               B.successful                  C.serious                      D.powerful

A.praised                 B.persuaded                  C.informed                   D.convinced

A.lesson                   B.business                    C.aspect                       D.case

短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）

请修改下面的短文。短文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。错误涉及单词的增加，删除或修改。

增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出修改后的词。

删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。

修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。

注意：1，每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；

      2，只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不记分。

Many times when I was at a bad mood I shouted at the people around me. I

scream, shouted and ran as fast as I could relieve my pressure. So it was useless,

since I still had to return to the problem. This term I begin to change. I have realized however greater the difficulty is, I have to face with it. It’s no use screaming and

shouting at others. Beside, there are teachers and friends around me who are ready to

helping me. As long as I try my best, I can make a progress in any aspect. Now I feel

every day is a pleasant day and the sun is always shining bright on my face.

One _____ of being able to speak English is that you will have more job opportunities.

A.aspect      B. benefit     C. way    D. value

 

China is a land of bicycles. At least it was back in 1992 when I traveled the country. Back then everyone seemed to be riding a bicycle. Millions of them, all black. Cars were rare. Yet since my arrival in Beijing last year, I’ve found the opposite is true. There are millions of cars. However, people still use their bicycles to get around. For many, it’s the easiest and cheapest way to travel today. Bicycles also come in different colors---sivler, green, red, blue, yellow, whatever you want.

         It’s fun watching people biking. They rush quickly through crossroads, move skillfully through traffic, and ride even on sidewalks(人行道). Bicycles allow people the freedom to move about that cars just can’t provide.

         Eager to be part of this aspect of Chinese culture, I decided to buy a bicycle. Great weather accompanied my great buy. I immediately jumped up on my bicycle seat and started home.

         My first ride home was orderly (守秩序的). To be safe, I stayed with a “pack” of bikers while cars on the streets came running swiftly out of nowhere at times. I didn’t want to get hit. So I took the ride carefully.

         Crossing the streets was the biggest problem. It was a lot like crossing a major highway back in the United States. The streets here were wide, so crossing took time, skill and a little bit of luck.

         I finally made it home. The feeling on the bicycle was amazing. The air hitting my face and going through my hair was wonderful. I was sitting on top of the world as I passed by places and people. Biking made me feel alive.

1. According to the author, why are bicycles still popular in China today?

A. Because they are traditional and safe.

B.Because they are convenient and inexpensive.

C. Because they are colorful and available.

D. Because they are fast and environment friendly.

2. The author decided to buy a bicycle because he intended ______________.

A. to ride it for fun                                                            B. to use it for transport

C. to experience local skills                                             D. to improve his riding skills

3. How did the author feel about his street crossing?

A. It was boring.                                            B. It was difficult.  

C. It was lively.                                         D. It was wonderful.

4. Which of the following best describes the author’s biking experience?

A. The author enjoyed showing off his biking skills.

B. The author was annoyed by the air while riding.

C. The author was praised by the other bikers.

D. The author took great pleasure in biking.