阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、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。
The year my dad turned 80, my brother and I decided to throw a surprise party for him. The night before, I stayed over at Dad’s house. He was looking forward to the party, but seemed . I knew why. One person couldn’t be at the party—Mom. She had a few years before, and we all missed her so much. God, I prayed, please give Dad a that Mom is watching over him.
Mom and Dad were for each other. He loved her so much; he to save enough money for a before they got married. But it wasn’t their 40th wedding anniversary(纪念日) that Dad finally could to buy a diamond ring. Mom wore it so for so many years—at least until the day she it.
That day she was making jellies(果胶) and didn’t want her ring to get . She removed the ring and it on the windows. When she had finished, she looked for it everywhere but couldn’t find it. At last Mom cried, Dad said the ring wasn’t important and the they had for each other was the most important.
Before going to the I looked around for something to clean my shoes, and found an old cloth bag. Dad saw it. “I meant to throw that old thing a week ago,” he said. I held it in my hand and there’s something there. I reached in. “Dad, look!” I shouted, my find —Mom’s ring.
Dad was very and he took the ring and held it tight (紧紧地). It shone all the party. “Mom’s here with us,” he said.
1. A. up B. down C. out D. in
2.A. got away B. went away C. passed away D. ran away
3.A. letter B. word C. notice D. sign
4.A. perfect B. anxious C. ready D. famous
5.A. tried B. managed C. failed D. succeeded
6.A. gift B. flower C. ring D. car
7.A. before B. after C. until D. when
8.A. afford B. want C. try D. remember
9.A. rarely B. proudly C. awfully D. lively
10.A. sold B. broke C. hid D. lost
11.A. colorful B. wet C. dirty D. terrible
12.A. replaced B. placed C. sent D. set
13.A. and B. or C. so D. but
14.A. love B. money C. children D. house
15.A. church B. party C. cinema D. square
16.A. off B. out C. over D. up
17.A. saw B. imagined C. observed D. felt
18.A. bringing up B. holding up C. setting up D. taking up
19.A. frightened B. excited C. embarrassed D. interested
20.A. at B. of C. over D. through
根据短文内容，从短文后的七个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。
Taking good notes is a time-saving skill that will help you to become a better student in several ways. __1.__ Second, your notes are excellent materials to refer to when you are studying for a test. Third, note-taking offers variety to your study time and helps you to hold your interest.
You will want to take notes during classroom discussions and while reading a textbook or doing research for a report. __2.__ Whenever or however you take notes, keep in mind that note-taking is a selective process (选择过程). __3._The following methods may work best for you.
● Read the text quickly to find the main facts and ideas in it.
● Carefully read the text and watch for words that can show main points and supporting facts.
● Write your notes in your own words.
● __4._
● Note any questions or ideas you may have about what was said or written.
As you take notes, you may want to use your own time-saving method. When you do, be sure that you understand your symbols (符号) and that you use them all the time. _5.__
A. Use words, not complete sentences.
B. There are three practical note-taking methods.
C. You must write your notes on separate paper.
D. Otherwise, you may not be able to read your notes later.
E. You will also want to develop your own method for taking notes.
F. That means you must first decide what is important enough to include in your notes.
G. First, the simple act of writing something down makes it easier for you to understand and remember it.
Some people think that as more and more people have televisions in their homes, fewer and fewer people will buy books and newspapers. Why read an article in the newspaper when the TV news can bring you the information in a few minutes and with pictures? Why read the life story of a famous man when a short television program can tell you all that you want to know?
Television has not killed reading, however. Today, newspapers sell in very large numbers. And books of every kind are sold more than ever before. Books are still a cheap way to get information and enjoyment. Although some books with hard covers are expensive, many books are printed today as paperbacks (平装本), which are quite cheap. A paperback collection of short stories, for example, is always cheaper than an evening at the cinema or the theater, and you can keep a book for ever and read it many times.
Books are a wonderful provider of knowledge and pleasure and some types of books should be in every home. Every home should have a good dictionary. A good encyclopedia (百科全书), though expensive, is useful, too, because you can find information on any subject. Besides, you can have such books as history books, science textbooks, cookbooks, and collections of stories and poems. Then from time to time you can take a book of poems off your shelves and read the thoughts and feelings of your favorite poets.
1.It can be inferred from the passage that ______.
A. TV programs are a chief provider of knowledge
B. cinemas are the best choice in getting information
C. reading is a cheap way of learning and having fun
D. newspapers are an expensive way to enjoy oneself
2.What does the underlined sentence in the second paragraph “Television has not killed reading, however.” suggest?
A. People only need reading, though.
B. Reading is more fun than television.
C. Reading is still necessary today.
D. Watching television doesn’t help reading.
3.Where can you probably see this passage?
A. In a travel booklet.
B. In a science report.
C. In a fashion show magazine.
D. In an education book review.
Remembering names is an important social skill. Here are some ways to master it.
Recite and repeat in conversation.
When you hear a person’s name，repeat it. Immediately say it to yourself several times without moving your lips. You could also repeat the name in a way that does not sound forced or artificial.
Ask the other person to recite and repeat.
You can let other people help you remember their names. After you’ve been introduced to someone，ask that person to spell the name and pronounce it correctly for you. Most people will be pleased by the effort you’re making to learn their names.
Admit you don’t know.
Admitting that you can’t remember someone’s name can actually make people relaxed. Most of them will feel sympathy (同情) if you say, “I’m working to remember names better. Yours is right on the tip of my tongue. What is it again?”
Use association (联系).
Connect each person you meet with one thing you find interesting or unusual. For example，you could make a mental note: “Vicki Cheng -- tall, black hair.” To strengthen your associations, write them on a small card as soon as possible.
Limit the number of new names you learn at one time.
When meeting a group of people, concentrate on remembering just two or three names. Free yourself from remembering every one. Few of the people in mass introductions expect you to remember their names. Another way is to limit yourself to learning just first names. Last names can come later.
Go early.
Consider going early to meetings, parties and classes. Sometimes just a few people show up on time. That’s fewer names for you to remember. And as more people arrive, you can hear them being introduced to others — a review for you.
1.How will most people feel when you try hard to remember their names?
A. They will be moved.
B. They will be annoyed.
C. They will be delighted.
D. They will be discouraged.
2.If you can’t remember someone’s name, you may ______.
A. tell him the truth
B. tell him a white lie
C. ask him for pity
D. ask others to help you
3.When you meet a group of people, it is better to remember ______.
A. all their names
B. a couple of names first
C. just their last names
D. as many names as possible
4.What does the text mainly tell us?
A. Tips on an important social skill.
B. Importance of attending parties.
C. How to make use of associations.
D. How to recite and repeat names.
The journey two divers made some time ago to the deepest point on the earth makes us realize how much of the world still remains to be studied. The two men went down seven miles to the bottom of the Pacific Ocean inside a small steel ball to find out if there are any ocean currents(水流) or signs of life.
It was necessary to set out early, so that the ball would come to the surface in daylight, and be easily found by the mother ship which would be waiting for it. The divers began preparations early in the morning and soon afterwards, when all was ready, the steel ball disappeared under the surface of the water.
The divers felt as if they were going down steps as they passed through warm and cold layers (层) of water. In time the temperature dropped to the freezing point. They kept in touch with the mother ship by telephone telling how they felt. Then, at a depth of 3,000 feet, the telephone stopped working and they were quite cut off from the outside world. All went well until some four hours later at 30,000 feet, the men were frightened by a loud, cracking noise. Even the smallest hole in the ball would have meant instant death. Luckily, though, it was only one of the outer windows that had broken. Soon afterwards, the ball touched the soft ocean floor raising a big cloud of "dust" made up of small dead sea creatures. Here, powerful lights lit up the dark water and the men were surprised to see fish swimming just above them quite untroubled by the great water pressure. But they did not dare to leave the lights on for long, as the heat from them made the water boil. Quite unexpectedly, the telephone began working again and the faint but clear voices of the divers were heard on the mother ship seven miles away. After a stay of thirty minutes the men began their journey up, arriving three hours later, cold and wet through, but none was worse for their experience.
1.The purpose of the divers' journey to the deepest point on the earth was to find _______.
A. if there are water currents, and life in the great depths
B. if people can stand the severe cold in the great depths
C. if there are steps in the great depths
D. if the telephone works well in the great depths
2.The divers set out early in the morning so that .
A. they could avoid the cold at night
B. they could see at the bottom of the ocean
C. they could return to the surface during the day
D. they could stay long at the bottom
3.As the divers went down to the ocean floor, the telephone .
A. kept working all the time
B. stopped working at a depth of 3,000 feet and began working again when they returned to the same depth
C. stopped working at a depth of 3,000 feet and began working again at 30,000 feet
D. stopped working at a depth of 3,000 feet and began working again after they reached the bottom
4.On the ocean floor, the divers found that .
A. there was no life but some small dead sea creatures
B. fish were swimming as freely as they do near the surface
C. fish were not swimming freely in the dark water
D. fish were not swimming freely under the high water pressure
Tourism wasn’t as important as it is today. In the past, only people with a good deal of money could travel on holidays to other countries. More people travel today than in the past because there is a growing middle class in many parts of the world; that is to say, people now have more money for travel. Special plane fares for tourists make travel less expensive and more attractive than ever before. One person doesn’t travel for the same reason as another. But most people enjoy seeing countries that are different from their own. They also like to meet new people and to taste new food.
Tourism brings many changes in a country and in people’s lives. People build new hotels and restaurants and train native men and women as guides to show visitors interesting places. There’re new nightclubs and other amusements. International tourism is clearly a big business.
1.In the old days _________ could travel to other countries.
A. boys and girls, men or women, young or old
B. either kings or queens
C. both the poor and the rich
D. nobody but those who had money
2.What makes travel more attractive than before? _________
A. Travel by air to other countries is much cheaper today.
B. More guides are being trained to show beautiful spots.
C. Modern telegraph lines make travel less expensive.
D. New hotels and restaurants have been built.
3.Which of the following statements is true according to the article?
A. Tourism won’t bring any changes in people’s minds.
B. People have some trouble in making journey.
C. With the development of tourism, great changes have taken place in many parts in the world.
D. Tourism causes only some changes in clothing.
4.What is the best title of the passage?
A. The Change of Tourism B. Tourism
C. The Importance of Tourism D. The Cause of Tourism Change
