Why play games? Because they are fun. Besides, following the rules, planning your next move, acting as a team member, these are all “game” ideas that you will come across throughout your life.

    Think about some of the games you played as a young child, such as rope-jumping and hide-and-seek. Such games are entertaining and fun. But perhaps more importantly, they translate life into exciting dramas that teach children some of the basic rules they will be expected to follow the rest of their lives, such as taking turns and cooperating.

     Many children’s games have a practical side. Children around the world play games that prepare them for work they will do as grown-ups. For instance, some Saudi Arabian children play a game called bones, which sharpens the hand-eye coordination(协调) needed in hunting.

     Many sports encourage national or local pride. The most famous games of all, the Olympic Games, bring athletes from around the world together to take part in friendly competition. People who watch the event wave flags, knowing that a good medal is a win for an entire country, not just the athlete who earned it. For countries experiencing natural disasters or war, an Olympic win can mean so much.

     Sports are also events that unite people. Soccer is the most popular sport in the world. People on all continents play it----- some for fun and some for a living. Nicolette Iribarne, a Californian soccer player, has discovered a way to spread hope through soccer. He created a foundation to provide poor children with not only soccer balls but also a promising future.

    Next time you play your favorite game or sport, think about why you enjoy it , what skills are needed, and whether these skills will help you in other aspects of your life.

28. Through playing hide-seek, children are expected to learn to ________.

 A. be a team leader                   B. obey the basic rules

C. act as a grown-up                  D. predict possible danger       

29. The underlined part in Paragraph 2 most probably means that games can _________.

   A. describe life in an exciting way   

   B. turn real-life experiences into a play

   C. make learning life skills more interesting

   D. change people’s views of sporting events

30. According to the passage, why is winning Olympic medals so encouraging?

   A. It inspires people’s deep love for the country.     

   B. It proves the exceptional skills of the winners.

   C. It helps the country out of natural disasters.      

   D. It earns the winners fame and fortune.

31. What can be inferred from the passage?

   A. Games benefit people all their lives.       

   B. Sports can get all athletes together.

   C. People are advised to play games for fun.   

   D. Sports increase a country’s competitiveness(竞争力).

In Australia, many road signs are both in English and Chinese, ____ it easier for Chinese tourists to travel.

A. making    B. made

C. make    D. makes

________ more time，we are sure to finish the task in time．

A．Given              B．To give               C．Giving    D．Give

I am in my father’s house in Connecticut, sitting at a crowded table with my brother, my two sisiters and all our partners, talking about a tree.

“He doesn’t want it cut down.” My sister says when my father has gone to bed and none of us speaks of the tree in his presence. “He says he usef to climb it when he was a boy.”

When I was last here, a year and a half ago, for my father’s 90^th birthday, Hurricane Irene drove seawater into the roads. The large tree that hangs over the houses swayed (摇摆)alarmingly, but it stayed up.

Last October, Hurricane Sandy acused a great deal of damage. Six months on, many of the surrounding houses are on sale, but the tree that hangs over the house still stands.

“That tree,” my brother says, “has survived the two worst storms of the last 100 years.”

Though my brother thinks highly of the amazing staying power of the tree, my sister says that the tree should never have been planted: it stops light from reaching the house. My other sister’s partner says that all trees fall down eventually. There is plenty of evidence for what he says: throughout the neighborhood, the ramains of similarly sized trees lie on their sides, with their roots in the air. During this discussion, I offer to pay a quarter of whatever is required to remove the tree.

“A guy I talked to,” my brother says, “told me it could cost us$10,000.”

As night wears on, the discussion becomes increaslingly meaningless. There is no point in reaching any kind of agreement, since the decision is not for us to make. It’s my father’s tree, and he has refused to cut down the only thing in the neighborhood older than him.

21.When does the discussion take place?

A. After lunch

B. After supper

C. At the weekend

D. Before their father’s 90^th birthday

22. What can we learn about the two storms that the tree has survived?

A. The first storm happened a year ago.

B. The second storm lasted for six months.

C. The first storm damaged the tree more than the second one.

D. They were the two worst storms of the last 100 years.

23. What is the author’s opinion about the tree?

A. He admires its amazing staying power

B.He thinks it should never have been planted

C. He would like to have it removed

D. He wants to sell it for some money

24. According to the text, the tree_________

A. is more than 90 years old

B. has survived two storms in its life

C. will fall down after the author’s father’s death

D. is the only large tree in the neighborhood

 Jessie was very excited, just as I had imagined, ______ her stolen motorcycle yesterday.

   A. finding        B. found           C. having found       D. to find

We're trying to decide where to go on our vacation this summer. We   __36__go to Lake Arrowhead for a   __37__   of weeks, but we'd like to go somewhere else  __38__   year. We're tired of doing  __39__   things summer after summer. Some   __40__   of ours suggested that we go to Hawaii. That would be  __41__！ I'm sure we'd  __42__   a trip like that, but of course it's impossible. In the first place, it would be terribly  __43__， and in the second place, there wouldn't be enough __44__. If we were to make a trip like that, I would want to be able to   __45__   three or four weeks. If we're__46__   enough to save some money between now and next summer, and if I'm fortunate enough to get four weeks of  __47__   instead of two weeks, maybe we can go to   __48__   next year. As a matter of fact，if we wanted to  __49__   a trip like that, it might be  __50__   to stay home this summer and not to go to  __51__   place.   __52__， if we were to stay here, I could__53__to work instead of taking two weeks  __54__； then maybe my   __55__   would recommend that I be given four weeks' vacation next summer instead of two weeks.

36．A. sometimes   B. frequently   C. occasionally     D. usually

37．A. fortnight    B. couple   C. lot   D. number

38．A. next     B. last   C. this           D. that

39．A. a different   B. many a   C. the same            D. a tiring

40．A. customers    B. bosses   C. guests         D. friends

41．A. useful   B. wonderful  C. helpful        D. surprising

42．A. enjoy    B. have  C. get          D. stop

43．A. good     B. cheap  C. expensive           D. convenient

44．A. money   B. place  C. reason      D. time

45．A. live     B. stay C. pause            D. enjoy

46．A. lucky     B. good C. nice          D. pitiful

47．A. rest     B. break C. vacation    D. leave

48．A. Hawaii     B. New York C. Lake Arrowhead        D. any place

49．A. consider    B. go C. need          D. plan

50．A. dangerous  B. wise C. foolish            D. interesting

51．A. any     B. some  C. each          D. one

52．A. However   B. But  C. Besides        D. Instead

53．A. receive  B. ask   C. offer          D. have

54．A. period  B. leave C. holiday           D. off

55．A. boss    B. manager C. parents         D. friends

It was 7:00 am in Paris,France,and the taxi company had just called a second time to say they couldn't find my house.Once again I spelt out_41_even a blind person could follow.I glanced_42_at my watch,and waited.Only two hours remained_43_my flight left—and it was one and a half hours'_44_to the airport.

Outside,heavy rains were_45_.My house was so far north in the city that buses_46_only three times a day.

The telephone rang again."Terribly sorry,"began the man at the taxi company.Then I realized that the taxi company,flooded with calls,could only_47_in-city runs.I had heard this happens when the_48_gets bad.I_49_    into the phone that I had a_50_to catch and I would meet the taxi outside my house.

Standing in the wind-driven rain,I looked_51_the road.No taxi.A car went by,the driver and passenger staring at the_52_foreigner in the downpour.

_53_a white car appeared and_54_to a stop.A young man threw open the door,waving to me to get in.Shaking with cold and_55_,I climbed in.

In the most_56_French,the man said he was called Will,with whom I had spoken three times that morning.He had left his post in the office and_57_here in his personal car.He_58 _again,but didn't explain why no taxi would pick me up_59_me straight to the airport,he refused the 2,000 franc I pressed into his hand.

A few hours later,as the storm-delayed plane_60_,I opened the newspaper.On the second page my eyes caught the headline of a short article: Taxi Strike Begins This Morning in Paris.

41.A.house              B.directions       C.surroundings        D.field

42.A.aimlessly                 B.hopelessly    C.cautiously             D.impatiently

43.A.before              B.after               C.unless                         D.when

44.A.visit                         B.experience    C.ride                       D.distance

45.A.falling down    B.pouring down         C.putting down         D.turning down

46.A.pass                       B.rush               C.take                      D.travel

47.A.allow                B.permit            C.offer                     D.afford

48.A.climate             B.condition        C.season                        D.weather

49.A.whispered        B.threatened    C.shouted                D.forced

50.A.ship                        B.plane             C.train                      D.bus

51.A.again and again        B.now and then         C.up and down        D.here and there

52.A.crazy                B.amazing         C.awesome              D.energetic

5 3.A.Immediately           B.Finally            C.Permanently                D.Constantly

54.A.arrived             B.pushed                 C.continued             D.pulled

55.A.curiosity                  B.fear                C.excitement            D.anger

56.A.fluent               B.usual             C.polite                    D.formal

57.A.fled                         B.escaped        C.attempted             D.raced

58.A.commented      B.apologized    C.admitted               D.insisted

59.A.Fetching                 B.Bringing         C.Delivering             D.Driving

60.A.took off            B.set off            C.broke off               D.knocked off

Today, we are told, children don’t spend enough time in the fresh air. Many of them are addicted to screen on a computer or a TV---they seem to be living in a virtual world. They have lost touch with nature.

   But now 400 organizations in the UK, from playgroups to the National Health Service, are encouraging children to have some “wild time”. They want kids to swap at least 30 minutes of watching TV or playing computer games for time playing outside. Activities such as building dens, climbing trees, rummaging for conkers and playing hide and seek are just some of the things kids can do. Even if they live in a city, they can go on adventures in the garden or the park.

Children often need a helping hand from mom and dad. They need to be shown what to do and where to go. Andy Simpson from National Health Service says, “We want parents to see what this magical wonder product does for their kids’ development, independence and creativity, by giving wild time a go”.

   So despite the complicated world that young people grow up in now, it seems that going back to basics and experiencing “nature’s playground” is what modern children need. David Bond from Project Wild Thing says, “We need to make more space for wild time in children’s daily routine, freeing this generation of kids to have the sort of experiences that many of us took for granted”.

   This might sound a bit old fashioned to you or maybe, like me, it’s made you think about sticking on your boots, getting outdoors and reliving your childhood. There is no age limit on enjoying yourself!

13. What is the best title of the text?

A. Wild time for children

B. Benefits of wild time

C. More space for children 

D. Adventures of children

14: Children are encouraged to do the following activities except____________.

A. building dens                        B. climbing trees

C. playing hide and seek                D. watching TV

15. According to Andy Simpson, we know that_____________.

A. wild time is hard to design

B. wild time is beneficial to children

C. parents know the importance of wild time

D. parents like keeping their children indoors.

下面短文中有10处语言错误。请在有错误的地方增加、删除或修改某个单词。

增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在该漏字符号下写上该加的词。

   删除：把多余的词用斜线（ \ ）划掉。

   修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该横线下写上修改后的词。

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）不计分。

   I was playing at my cousin house. Since his family was rich than mine, he had more toys than I did. There was one on particular I’d always wanted. I put into my pocket when he wasn’t looking. I guessed, even at that age, I would never be able to enjoy to playing with the toys or faced my cousin again; I would always know I’d done something wrong. Late on, my aunt drove me home. When she dropped me off, I pulled out the toy slow and gave it back. She knows what had happened, but she thanked me and ever mentioned it again.

    When I was a child, I often dreamed of the time when I could leave home and escape to the city. We lived on a farm, in the winter especially, we wear quite out off from the outside world. As soon as I left school, I packed my bags and moved to the capital. 
     However, I soon discovered that one big disadvantage is money. It costs so much to go out, not to mention basics like food and housing. Another disadvantage is pollution. I suffer from asthma(哮喘), and  the air is so bad that I am afraid to go outside. Then there is the problem of traveling round. Although I have a car, I seldom use it because of the traffic jams. One choice is to go by bicycle, but that can be quite dangerous.
     Of course there are advantages. First, there is so much to do in the city, whatever you tastes in culture or entertainment(娱乐活动). Besides, there are wonderful jobs and greater chances of moving to a more important job or position. Finally, if you like shopping, the variety of goods is very surprising --- and , what is more, shops are often only a short walk away.
     Is life better then, in the city? Perhaps it is , when you are in your teens(十几岁)or twenties. However, as you get older, and especially if you have small children, the peace of the countryside may seem preferable. I certainly hope to move back there soon.
1.What was the writer always thinking about when he was a child ?
   A. Staying on the farm.                  B. Leaving home for the city. 
   C. Moving to the countryside.         D. Running away from the school.
2. Which of the following is true about the writer?
    A. He lives in the city now.                 B. He is in good health.
    C. He prefers driving a car.               D. He is very old now.

3. In the passage, the writer tries to __________.
   A. persuade the reader to live in the city    B. describe his life in the countryside
   C. show an interest in the outside world       D. express his opinions about way of life
4. How is the passage mainly developed?
   A. By inferring.   B. By listing examples.  C. By comparing.  D. By discussing.

    阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。

An 80-year-old man was sitting on the sofa in his house along with his 45-year-old highly educated son. Suddenly a crow（乌鸦）perched（栖息）on their window.

The father asked his son, “What is this?” The son replied, “It is a crow.”

After a few minutes, the father asked his son for the second time, “What is this?” The son said, “Father, I have just now told you, it’s a crow!”

After a little while, the old father again asked his son for the third time, “What is this?”

At this time some expression of irritation（恼怒）was felt in the son’s tone when he said to his father with a rebuff（生硬回绝）. “It’s a crow, a crow.” A little while later, the father again asked his son the fourth time, “What is this?”

This time, the son shouted at his father, “Why do you keep asking me the same question again and again, although I have told you so many times ‘IT IS A CROW’. Are you not able to understand this?”

A little later the father went to his room and came back with an old tattered（发皱的）diary, which he had maintained since his son was born. On opening a page, he asked his son to read that page. When the son read it, the following words were written in the diary:

    “Today my little son aged three was sitting with me on the sofa, when a crow was sitting on the window. My son asked me 23 times what it was, and I replied to him all 23 times that it was a crow. I hugged him lovingly each time he asked me the same question. I did not at all feel irritated but I rather felt affection for my innocent son.

注意：

1. 所续写的短文的词数应为150左右；

2. 应使用5个以上短文中标有下划线的关键词语；

3. 续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好；

4. 续写完成后，请用下划线标出你所使用的关键词语。

Paragraph 1:

    After reading the diary,                                                            

_______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________  ___________________________________________________________________________    

Paragraph 2:

    Feeling ashamed,                                                              ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________    

Since my early childhood, my parents have always told me to enjoy every part of my life, no matter how ordinary it may seem. Before the summer of 2005, I never thought there was anything ___21___ about living in Sugar Land, Texas. All I wanted was to ___22___ Texas.

For most people, spending three weeks in the Tuscan countryside is a(n) ___23___ vacation. It also ___24___ my family. During my first week abroad, I admitted I ___25___ the foreign atmosphere, A new language and culture ___26___ me. For those seven days, I was totally absorbed in becoming something I could never be—a(n) ___27___. It was almost as if I wished to ___28___ my own identity for something new that was not ___29___ to me at all.

At some point along the drive between Florence and Genoa, it ___30___ me: I didn’t want to throw away who I was for any ___31___ wonders. Italy was an attractive and impressive country, ___32___ I had no emotional connection with it. I ___33___ Sugar Land. From that moment on, all I ___34___ was to return home.

I think it’s ___35___ that I could never fall in love with my home until I left it. Now I ___36___ the everyday parts of my life in Sugar Land are really the most prized treasures in my heart. Now ___37___, I find all my time spent living in Sugar Land made me ___38___. Therefore, now I can ___39___ say that being a Texan is who I am, and there’s no way I can ___40___ that.

21. A. special    B. certain    C. disappointing    D. ordinary

22. A. improve    B. leave    C. control    D. ignore

23. A. adventure    B. public    C. annual    D. dream

24. A. expected    B. shocked    C. attracted    D. welcomed

25. A. sensed    B. created    C. needed    D. liked

26. A. upset    B. amused    C. impressed    D. discouraged

27. A. traveler    B. farmer    C. American    D. Italian

28. A. abandon    B. waste    C. hide    D. damage

29. A. rude    B. related    C. useful    D. close

30. A. hit    B. warned    C. disturbed    D. embarrassed

31. A. old    B. foreign    C. real    D. potential

32. A. so    B. and    C. but    D. or

33. A. rely on    B. show off    C. stand for    D. belong to

34. A. desired    B. remembered    C. admired    D. hated

35. A. inspiring    B. terrifying    C. interesting    D. rewarding

36. A. prefer    B. guarantee    C. imagine    D. understand

37. A. looking back    B. checking up    C. growing up    D. fighting back

38. A. exist    B. smile    C. insist    D. succeed

39. A. safely    B. smoothly    C. confidently    D. warmly

40. A. spot    B. change    C. use    D. lack

       When I was about twelve I used to visit this elderly gentleman who was a volunteer counselor（辅导员）for the Boy Scouts（童子军）. He would give us  41  until he thought we were skilled in a given subject. I did not know him long, but I  42  him for giving so much to the neighborhood,  43  when he was in poor health.

       One day I made an appointment with him, but I  44  about it until some three hours later. I jumped on my bike and rode  45  to his home, all the while  46  about how poorly he must think of me. His wife  47  the door and I made a(n)  48  immediately, but I could tell that something was  49  . She paused and then told me her  50  had just died. Then she apologized for not having had time to  51  me. I left her home wondering if somehow my  52  to keep the appointment had  53  him so much that he died.

       Some thirty years later I told this  54  to a friend. I said that though I had long since realized that my  55  had nothing to do with his  56  , I could not help wondering if I could have made a  57  had I shown up on time. My friend said that my not being there was probably meant to be,  58  the situation would have been too painful for me. Hearing her say that was like a huge wave hitting me and lifting this heavy weight I'd been  59  for years. Now whenever I think of that kind old gentleman, I think too of the  60  words of my friend.

41. A. shows               B. tasks                C. reports                          D. promises

42. A. believed            B. followed           C. admired                  D. missed

43. A. just                    B. still                   C. also                        D. even

44. A. talked                B. learned            C. cared                      D. forgot

45. A. carefully            B. happily             C. quickly                    D. safely

46. A. complaining             B. knowing           C. worrying                 D. hearing

47. A. locked               B. closed                     C. held                        D. answered

48. A. apology                    B. excuse                    C. offer                       D. suggestion

49. A. special                     B. wrong                     C. strange                   D. funny

50. A. husband           B. master                    C. boy                         D. friend

51. A. warn                  B. persuade         C. encourage                     D. inform

52. A. stopping            B. failing               C. expecting                D. deciding

53. A. bored                B. surprised         C. puzzled                   D. disappointed

54. A. secret               B. history                    C. story                       D. lesson

55. A. change                    B. problem           C. slowness                D. lateness

56. A. death                B. health                     C. life                          D. experience

57. A. difference         B. deal                 C. choice                           D. plan

58. A. unless               B. since                C. if                             D. so

59. A. carrying                   B. supporting              C. reducing                 D. losing

60. A. long                  B. big                   C. kind                        D. clear

假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误涉及一个单词的增加 、删除和修改。

增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词 。

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）不计分。
   As I’m going to start college, I had been thinking how it is going to be difference from high school. I’ll have to make up an entirely new group of friends. It’s great that my parents aren’t going to be watching over my shoulder, so they also won’t cook for me or do me laundry. I’ll finally get to go to parties that aren’t constantly disturbing by my neighbors.  Without all of these major changes ahead, I may have completely forgotten that I’ll have to go to class while adjusts to my new lifestyle. I guess I need to do some research about how my college classes will differ from my high school one. I’m looking forward my new life.

Countries may be ranked by many various groups, such as how expensive or interesting they are to foreign tourists. They can also be ranked by their openness and friendliness toward visitors. You might be shocked to find out that, for example, the USA is number 102 on the list of the least welcoming places, 140 being the most unfriendly land.

Mongolia

Mongolia was closed for quite some time and opened up to foreigners only 20 years ago. That’s probably the major reason why it is not yet experienced enough in hosting tourists. The country is beautiful, with huge spacious areas of land that are low populated. There local people are not yet used to being visited by foreign guests.

Slovakia

There are, undoubtedly, pluses as well as minuses in every country. Slovakia is not the perfect destination for a couple of reasons. First and foremost, Slovakia is becoming more and more similar to the rest of European countries surrounding it. Sameness is not the best quality. As a rule, tourists want to travel and see things they have never seen before. It is good that the land’s countryside is still unique, although it is also being commercialized day by day.

Iran

Iran is not the best place to travel to. It is located close to Pakistan with its negative political atmosphere. Western visitors are not welcome over there and embassies (大使馆) advise against traveling to Iran. The population, contrary to the country’s government, consists of very friendly and welcoming people.

Kuwait

In Kuwait people are warm and friendly. It has a unique history, plenty of traditions and customs. People respect their culture and are very religious. It is a Muslim country, which means that you are not allowed to drink alcohol. If you happen to visit Kuwait during Ramadan, you will not be allowed to eat in public places, either.

Russia

Russia is truly a special place. It is definitely worth visiting. What you might not find attractive is the corruption and bureaucracy (官僚主义) that rule in some certain official circles. Another nuisance you should be ready for is that, as a visitor, you’ll be asked to receive an invitation. Only then will you be able to apply for a visa. Once you arrive in Russia, you’ll be warmly greeted and accepted by the local people.

1. You’ll meet friendly people in the following countries except in _____.

A. Iran

B. Kuwait

C. Mongolia

D. Russia

2. Which of the statements is true according to the text?

A. You can apply for a visa for Russia at will.

B. If you’re fond of drinking, then Kuwait is not an ideal destination.

C. You’re not advised to travel in Iran due to its high cost.

D. Mongolia is a beautiful country with much experience in hosting tourists....

3. Where does this passage probably come from?

A. A news report

B. A lecture speech

C. An advertisement

D. A text book

Choosing the right dictionary depends on                                   _ you want to use it for.

A. what                          B. why                           C. how                          D. whether

假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10 处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。

增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧)，并在其下面写出该加的词。

删除：把多余的词用(＼)划掉。

修改：在错的词下画一横线，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）不计分。

My neighbor Jackie is always considerate to others. The another day, I was going to deliver a speech at an institute while I found my car wouldn’t get started. I rushed to the street to hire a taxi. Just at that time I come across Jackie. He was hurried going to take care his sick mother in hospital. Furthermore, when he learned about my problems, he didn’t hesitate to give me a lift. I arrived at the lecture hall in time, when the audience had been present. I owe my great thanks to my neighbour Jackie , because he is a person preparing to help the others at any time.

When The New Republic magazine predicted who would win the 2016 Nobel Prize in literature on Oct 6, it said：“Not Bob Dylan. That’s for sure.”

But the award came as a surprise to many. On Oct 13, the famous US musician was named the Nobel laureate by the Swedish Academy. He has “created new poetic expressions within the great American song tradition", according to the organization.

Although Dylan, 75, is not really thought to be a literary writer, he has given the world a lot of creative work over 50 years, especially when it comes to his folk songs.

In his 1985 album Biograph, Dylan wrote about the appeal of folk music to him. Rock songs “weren’t serious enough or didn’t reflect life in a realistic way", according to Dylan. But folk, was “a more serious type of thing. The songs are filled with more sadness; more joy …much deeper feelings".

Dylan’s music and lyrics spoke to many people during the 1960s. His lyrics were often about great political issues, such as the civil rights movement. The 1960s were a time of change when the young were making sure that their voices were heard. The idea is mast famously expressed in Dylan's The Times They Are a -Changin (1964), which warns the world, “You better start swimming or you'll sink like a stone. For the times they are a-changin！”

There were complaints that a literary prize had been given to a singer. But ancient “Greek poets Homer and Sappho wrote poetic works that were meant to be listened to, that were meant to be performed, often with instruments - and it s the same way with Dylan ",the Swedish Academy’s permanent secretary Sara Danius told CNN.

It could even be said that giving the important prize to Dylan has brought back an old literary tradition. The millions whose lives Dylan’s words and music have changed will surely welcome the award.

32. Dylan found folk music attractive because___________•

A.     it brought joy to people

B.      it could be used to express feelings freely

C.     it reflected life on a much deeper level

D.     it needed more creativity than other types of music

33. Which of the following statements is TRUE about Dylan according to the article?

A. He never thought that he would win the Nobel Prize.

B. Most of his influential works were created in the 1960s.

C .His songs expressed people’s feelings well during the 1960s.

D. His fans were mostly young people who were active in political movements.

 34. According to the last two paragraphs, ______________.

A .lyrics can be seen as a literary form

B. a literary prize should not be given to a singer

C. Dylan’s works were inspired by Greek poets

D .Dylan deserves the award because he influenced many songwriters

35. What’s the author’s attitude toward giving Bob Dylan the 2016 Nobel Prize in literature?

A. supportive   B. objective            C. sceptical           D. ambiguous

 — The room looks bigger!

— We ________ the furniture.

A. have changed  B. had changed  C. changed  D. are changing

A Leap to Honor

   Leaping on a narrow balance beam(平衡木) is not easy. But Lola Walter, a 13-year-old gymnast, is an expert at it.

   To perfect her skills，Lola__41__for four hours a day, five days a week. At the state championships in March, she finished seventh out of 16 girls.

That’s especially impressive, __42__she is legally blind, born with a rare condition that causes her eyes to shift constantly. She often sees double and can’t __43__how far away things are.

When she was little, her mom __44__that even though she couldn’t see__45__, she was fearless. So her mom signed her up for gymnastics when she was three. She loved the __46__right away and gymnastics became her favorite.

Though learning gymnastics has been more __47__for her than for some of her teammates, she has never quit. She doesn’t let her __48__stop her from doing anything that she wants to.

She likes the determination it takes to do the sport. Her biggest __49__is the balance beam. Because she has double vision, she often sees to beams. She must use her sense of touch to help her during her routine. Sometimes she even closes her eyes. “You have to __50__your mind that it’ll take you where you want to go,” says Lola.

To be a top-­level gymnast, one must be brave. The beam is probably the most __51__for anyone because it’s four inches wide. At the state competition. Lola didn’t fall __52__the beam. In fact, she got an 8.1 out of 10—her highest score yet.

Lola doesn’t want to be __53__differently from the other girls on her team. At competitions, the judges don’t know about her vision __54__.She doesn’t tell them, because she doesn’t think they need to know. Her mom is amazed by her __55__attitude.

Lola never thinks about __56__.She is presently at level 7 while the highest is level 10 in gymnastics. Her __57__is to reach level 9.She says she wants to be a gymnastics coach to pass down what she’s learned to other kids __58__she grows up.

Lola is __59__of all her hard work and success. She says it’s helped her overcome problems in her life outside gymnastics too. Her __60_for others is “just believe in yourself.”

41. A. trains                       B. teaches                          C. runs                         D. dances

42. A. unless                       B. since                            C. after                       D. though

43. A. guess                        B. tell                                 C. assume                  D. predict

44. A. suspected                B. remembered                   C. noticed                  D. imagined 

45. A. deeply                       B. closely                         C. ahead                        D. well

46. A. task                         B. show                             C. event                        D. sport 

47. A. difficult                    B. enjoyable                        C. boring                   D. unsatisfactory

48. A. talent                       B. quality                          C. nature                       D. condition

49. A. doubt                        B. advantage                        C. challenge               D. program

50. A. examine                  B.  trust                           C. open                         D. express

51. A. unfair                   B. harmful                          C.  fearful                         D. inconvenient

52. A. off                              B. on                                   C.  to                          D. against

53. A. greeted                  B. paid                             C. served                       D. treated  

54. A. pains                        B. problems                     C. injuries                     D. stresses   

55. A. flexible                     B. friendly                         C. positive                     D. cautious

56. A. quitting             B. defending                   C. winning                      D. bargaining

57. A. goal                     B. range                            C. view                        D. standard  

58. A. until                        B. as                                   C. when                          D. before

59. A. tired                    B. proud                                C. ashamed                  D. confident

60. A. plan                         B. responsibility                     C. reward                    D. advice