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。
That afternoon，a disease forced Diana to experience an emergency operation to deliver the couple’s new daughter．At 12 inches long and ________ only one pound and nine ounces，she was a premature baby．
But the doctor’s soft words dropped like ________.“I don’t think she’s going to make it” he said．“There’s only a 10-percent ________ she will pull through the night，and even then，if by some chance she does make it，her future could be a very ________ one．”
David and Diana listened as the doctor ________ the serious problems the newly-born baby，Anna，would ________ face if she survived．She would never walk；she would never ________；she would probably be blind；and so on.
“No! No!” was all Diana could ________．She and David，with their 5-year-old son Dusfin，had long ________ the day they would have a daughter to become a ________ of four．Now，within a matter of hours，that dream was slipping away. But Diana insisted，“I don’t care what the doctors say! One day she will be coming home with us!”
Certainly，there was ________ a moment when Anna suddenly grew ________．But as the weeks went by，she did ________ gain an ounce of weight here and an ounce of ________ there. At last，when Anna turned two months old，her parents were able to ________ her in their arms for the very first time though ________ continued to gently but coldly ________ that her chances of surviving，much less living any kind of normal life，were next to zero.
Finally，Anna went home from the hospital，just as her mother had ________.Today，five years later，Anna is a little but lively young girl with bright gray eyes ________ a strong interest for life. She shows no ________ of any mental or physical injuries. Simply，she is everything a little girl can be．
1.A．showingB．countingC．measuringD．weighing
2.A．giftsB．bombsC．ordersD．comforts
3.A．chanceB．rightC．timeD．result
4.A．easyB．commonC．cruelD．peaceful
5.A．solvedB．collectedC．createdD．described
6.A．bravelyB．likelyC．completelyD．firmly
7.A．talkB．tasteC．breatheD．see
8.A．actB．considerC．sayD．refuse
9.A．gone throughB．given upC．relied onD．dreamed of
10.A．familyB．groupC．teamD．unit
11.A．everB．evenC．neverD．still
12.A．happierB．strongerC．quieterD．calmer
13.A．strangelyB．sharplyC．particularlyD．slowly
14.A．strengthB．progressC．skillD．wisdom
15.A．holdB．graspC．touchD．defend
16.A．nursesB．parentsC．relativesD．doctors
17.A．noticeB．warnC．judgeD．urge
18.A．doubtedB．fearedC．hopedD．accused
19.A．butB．andC．soD．or
20.A．effectsB．marksC．signsD．evidences
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Guide for Teenagers
The teenage years can be tough，and it’s normal to feel sad every now and then. But if these feelings don’t go away or become so intense that you can’t handle them，you may be suffering from depression. 1.______.
Try not to isolate yourself
When you’re depressed，you may not feel like seeing anybody or doing anything. Just getting out of bed in the morning can be difficult，but isolating yourself only makes depression worse. 2._______. Spend time with friends，especially those who are active.
Keep your body healthy
Making healthy lifestyle choices can do wonders for your moods. Ever heard of “Runners High”？Physical activity can be as effective as medications for depression，so get involved in sports，ride your bike，or take a dance class. Any activity helps！3.______. As for food，make sure you’re feeding your mind with plenty of fruits，vegetables，and whole grains.
Avoid alcohol and drugs
You maybe try drinking or use drugs in an effort to escape from your feelings and get a “mood boost”，even if just for a short time. However，substance abuse can not only make depression worse，but can cause you to become more depressed. 4.______．You will need special treatment for your substance abuse problem.
5._______
Stress and worry can lead to depression. Talk to a teacher if exams or classes seem overwhelming. In addition，if you have a health concern you feel you can’t talk to your parents about，see a doctor. A health professional can help you approach your parents and guide you toward appropriate treatment. If you’re dealing with relationships，friendships，or family problems，talk to an adult you trust.
A．Ask for help if you are stressed
B．Even a short walk can be beneficial
C．Turn to your parents for help
D．As you get out into the world，you may find yourself feeling better
E．In short，drinking and taking drugs will make you feel worse—not better—in the long run
F．The more exercise you do，the healthier you will be
G．Help is available and you have more power than you think
Dear all,
Please read Professor Hume’s email about his next lecture on Rosa Parks.
Susan Miller
Secretary
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Dear Susan,
Please forward this message to students of my history class.
Besides the life story of Rosa Parks in the textbook, the students are also required to read the passage below and some related stories that can be borrowed from the school library.
Ted Hume
The early experiences of Rosa Parks(1913-2005), long known as the “mother of the civil rights movement,” were not different from those of many African-Americans at that time. The black woman, however, turned the course of American history in December 1955 when she refused to give up her seat on a bus to a white man. “By sitting down, ” remarked John Lewis, “She was standing up for all Americans.”
Among the numerous awards Parks received in her life were the Presidential Medal of Freedom(1996) and the Congressional Gold Medal(1999).
Parks died on Oct. 24, 2005. At St. Paul A.M.E. Church in Montgomery, a large crowd including Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice celebrated her life. Rice said she and others, who grew up when the political activities of Parks held public attention, might not have realized her impact on their lives, “but I can honestly say that without Mrs. Parks, I probably would not be standing here as Secretary of State.”
After her casket(灵柩) was placed at the Capitol, U.S. President Bush, members of Congress and ordinary Americans paid their respects. In American history Parks is the first woman to lie in state at the Capitol, a very high regard usually reserved for Presidents of the United States.
1.What is the main purpose of Susan’s email?
A．To introduce to the students Rosa Parks.
B．To help the students organize a lecture.
C．To answer Professor Hume’s last email.
D．To make arrangements for Professor Hume’s class.
2.What does the underlined word “forward” mean?
A．Read.B. Explain.C. Send.D. Take.
3.The political impact of Rosa Parks lies in the fact that she ________.
A．joined the civil rights movement at a young age
B．made racial equality a common value in American society
C．helped Condoleezza Rice achieve political success
D．set a good example in her early life for other black Americans
4.How was Rosa Parks treated after her death?
A．She was honored to lie in state at the Capitol.
B．She was given the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
C．She was received by President Bush at the Capitol.
D．She was named “mother of the civil rights movements.”
Where do you keep ice? In the freezer, of course. That's what scientists might have thought when they were looking for a safe place to store ice from mountain glaciers from around the world. They’ve decided to store ice in Antarctica because global warming is causing some of the glaciers in places like the Alps to melt.
Jerome Chappellaz of the French National Centre for Scientific Research is involved in creating an ice vault (地下室）there. He says: “We are probably the only scientific community whose sample (样本) is in danger of disappearing from the face of the planet. If you work on rocks or on tree rings, the raw material is still here and will be for many centuries."
And why do scientists need to study ice from the Alps？Ice formed on the top of a mountain is made of snow accumulated over thousands of years. Trapped air bubbles (气泡) contain samples of the atmosphere that existed when that ice was formed. Ice is a record of climate. By examining ice, we know carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is higher now than in the last three million years. Researchers use this kind of data to build computer models and try to predict what might happen in the future.
The ice vault will be housed in a snow cave at the Concordia Research Station, which is operated by scientists from France and Italy. The ice samples will be sealed in bags and placed 10 meters below the surface at a constant temperature of -50*C. This will put the scientists’ minds at rest. Losing the ice samples would be a disaster, and nobody wants to see a mine of scientific knowledge lost forever in a giant pool.
1.What is the researchers' purpose of studying ice?
A. To learn about climate.
B. To learn about the Alps.
C. To trap air bubbles.
D. To reduce carbon dioxide.
2.Jerome compares ice with rocks and tree rings to state that ________.
A. ice should be stored at home
B. it’s more valuable to study ice
C. ice disappears very quickly
D. it's necessary to store ice
3.What makes Antarctica a safe place to store ice?
A. Its large mountains.
B. Its function as a freezer.
C. The abundant ice samples there.
D. The absence of global warming.
4.What do scientists think of storing ice in Antarctica?
A. They consider it an easy job.
B. They’re not optimistic about it.
C. They think it will cause disasters.
D. They think it’s a reliable way.
When men get together，they seldom talk about their feelings or inner thoughts．However，they talk about a lot，like their newest computer，how to repair their car，or even business.
Talk might move to the best place to find fish or women，jump to computer games，then continue to the sport of the season．They also like to tell jokes each other and spend a fair amount of time playing one-up and boasting(吹牛)．Men seldom call each other to chat.
When man meets woman，he usually wants to make a good impression．Many single men try hard to carry on amusing，fun，and pleasant conversations．They use conversation to discover her interests and feelings in order to learn how to be attractive to her.
Some men，either out of nervousness or ignorance，spend most of the time talking about themselves，often appearing to brag about their achievements or talk endlessly about their problems or work．Even the quietest man talks to his woman when love is new.
When women get together，they talk about feelings and relationships，their work and their family．They enjoy talking but also want the give and take of talk， then listen. Women often call each other to chat．Conversation is an important part of most women's lives.
As relationships progress，however，many a man turns on the television and forgets how to talk．This raises anger and cry from his woman partner who says，“You never talk to me anymore．”Some men start talking．Many，however，mainly discuss their own achievements and problems.
When the woman starts talking about her favorite subjects：feelings，family，relationships，friends and her work，many men lose interest or bring the conversation back to themselves．Pretty soon，the man is back to staring at the television each night，wondering where his relationship has gone．The woman is talking to her friends，mom，sister，or neighbor，often about that very relationship and how she is hurting.
1.What can we know about men from the first two paragraphs?
A．They like to talk about practical matters.
B．They are willing to expose their inner thoughts.
C．They prefer to take adventurous travels.
D．They often call each other to chat about work.
2.Which of the following can replace the underlined part “brag about” in Paragraph 4?
A．show offB．dream aboutC．put forwardD．care for
3.What is the same topic in both men’s and women’s talk?
A．Family.B． Jokes.C．Friends.D．Work.
4.What is the best title of this passage?
A．How a man makes a good impression to a woman
B．Good relationship between men and women
C．Men talk；women talk；do they talk together
D．Talking, the women’s main tool in communication
City College Union Company
Secretary/Typist
The Union is a student-run organization with a permanent staff of 20. Typing speed: at least 60 wpm.
The ability to take shorthand dictation and a working knowledge of filling procedures are essential requirements.
The basic salary for the position is $18,500 per year.
Enquires to R. Barbar 387-5075.
Emu Airline
Secretary
Emu Airline is now offering a part-time position for a secretary.
The position offers at least 20 hours’ work a week, with a view to full-time work in the future. Monthly salary is about $1,400.
Phone 899-3264 for an appointment.
Word Processor
Operator (full-time)
We need an operator to work in an office associated with the building industry. Only experienced operators are expected to apply.
Starting salary: $17,950 yearly.
Apply in writing to: the Personnel Officer Hill Morgan Pty Ltd 38 Green Hill Rd.
Sewing Machinist Wanted
Jeans Industry
We are an expanding clothing company located south of the city. Our products include jeans, skirts, shorts and so on. We are looking for sewing machine operators.
The factory works a 38-hour week over 4-5 days. Wages for this are $18,050 per year.
If you are interested, come over and pick up an application form from Ripper Jeans, 23 North Ave, Beaudesert.
1.What do these four advertisements have in common?
A. Each of them is commented by their manager.
B. They are located in the south of the same city.
C. Their companies are introduced in detail.
D. They all want people in the proper position.
2.The applicants for the post of a secretary in City College Union Company should have the following qualities EXCEPT ________.
A. ability of organization
B. knowledge about filling the form
C. typing skill
D. writing rapidly
3.The attractiveness of the post in Emu Airline is ________.
A. its promising future
B. its free flying
C. its good salary
D. its nice working conditions
