On August 16, 1977, Elvis Presley saved me.

The previous afternoon, I played with my six-year-old peers in Heather Peters^’ backyard. I was enjoying my cake, when Heather asked me where my sleeping bag was. Only then did I know this party was a sleepover. The word “sleep-over” to a six-year-old bed-wetter is like what “cancer” means to an adult. But what if I told them I was a bed-wetter? At least with cancer, people gather at your bedside instead of running from it.

I thought of a way to escape. I would explain that I needed my mother's permission to spend the nights. But as I called my Mom, Heather stood beside me to listen. She granted permission! Then I would be sleeping in the same living room as the other girls. I didn't bring my own pajamas (睡衣)，so Mrs. Peters offered me Heather's pajamas.

As the other girls drifted into their sweet dreams, I tried to stay awake. “Do I need to go again? I'll stay up to go one more time.. .”.Of course , I finally fell asleep.

The next morning , I was the first to wake up. I was warm! I lay in panic for what seemed like hours before the other girls started to wake up. I did the only thing I could do — I pretended that the bed-wetting didn't happen. I got up, took off Heather's pajamas and changed into my clothes like the other girls.

Mrs. Peters walked into the room, and before she could say anything, she stepped right onto the pile of my wet pajamas. My heart stopped as I watched her face burn red. “WHO DID THIS?” She screamed, with a look so frightening. Should I answer? And that was when it happened — Mr. Peters came in and grabbed his wife , ‘‘Elvis Presley died!”

The news of the King's death overtook Mrs. Peters, and I ,was spared. I got home without the other girls knowing what had happened.

21. The author had to spend the night at Peters' because ________.

A. she enjoyed her cake there         B. the famous singer Elvis Presley died that night

C. her mother allowed her to do so    D. It was a routine of the party

22. Mrs. Peters got angry because ________.

A. she found the wet pajamas B. Elvis Presley passed away

C. her husband was rude to her D. all the girls slept at her house

23. From the story, we know Mrs. Peters was ________.

A. a bad-tempered woman B. a fan of Elvis Presley

C. a woman for perfection D. a woman who hated to wash pajamas

24. The passage is mainly about ________.

A. an embarrassing childhood incident       B. a fan-purchasing experience

C. the shocking death of a famous singer     D. an unfriendly hostess

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Dear Sophia,

   I’m Li Hua from Nanyang Senior Middle School. I’m happy to learn that you’re going to stay with my family while pay a visit to Nanyang as an exchange student.

   While you are here, we’ll provide you with a room of your own with a bed, a desk, a couple of chairs and a TV. You’ll also have your own bathroom. Our school is quite close from our home, because we can go to school by bike. At noon we’ll eat at the school dining hall. I’m extreme sure you’ll like the delicious Chinese food here, and enjoying talking with friends over lunch. Classes in our school usually finish at 4 o’clock in the afternoon. You can then have a good time join other students in playing with ball games or swimming. There will be plenty of funs.

   If you have any questions or requests, please let me know. We’ll try our best to make my stay here in Nanyang pleasant experience.

   Best wishes.

                                                                                     Yours,

                                                                                    Li  Hua

    Reading is really a good way to improve ourselves.    36   If you don’t believe me, please consider these reasons to read more books.

1. You will optimize your brain power.

  37   Unlike watching television, which requires no thought process, reading is an active learning experience that will keep your mind sharp（even in old age）.

2.   38 

If you’re looking for entertainment on a budget, you can’t beat books. Thanks to the popularity of electronic reading devices like the Kindle and re-selling websites like eBay, it’s never been easier to entertain yourself for hours at a time, for the low cost of a few dollars.

3. You will reduce stress and get into a good night’s sleep.

Exposing yourself to artificial light on your cellphone or TV reduces your body’s production of melatonin （褪黑激素）, which can make it difficult to get a good night’s sleep.   39   Just replace that with a good book, which is a much better sleep-friendly alternative.

4. You will change your life.

I firmly believe that if it were not for books, I wouldn’t have achieved so much in my life; nor would I have the knowledge, imagination or creativity that I depend on as a writer, business owner, and coach.

Do you have the desire to read books now?   40 

A. You will entertain yourself at any time.

B. This shouldn’t come as a shock, but studies suggest reading makes you smart.

C. The more books you read, the better your life will be.

D. You will entertain yourself for a low price.

E. I hope these reasons encourage you to unlock your potential with the power of reading.

F. You should know that it is wise to keep a book in your purse or car at all times.

G. You would be wise to cut off all electronics at least an hour before bed.

Something in chocolate could be used to stop coughs and lead to more effective medicines, say UK researchers.

Their study found that theobromine, found in cocoa, was nearly a third more effective in stopping coughs than codeine, which was considered the best cough medicine at present.

The Imperial College London researchers who published their results online said the discovery could lead to more effective cough treatment. “While coughing is not necessarily harmful(有害的) it can have a major effect on the quality of life, and this discovery could be a huge step forward in treating this problem,” said Professor Peter Barnes.

Ten healthy volunteers(志愿者) were given theobromine, codeine or placebo, a pill that contains no medicine, during the experiment. Neither the volunteers nor the researchers knew who received which pill. The researchers then measured levels of capsaicin, which is used in research to cause coughing and as a sign of how well the medicine are stopping coughs.

The team found that, when the volunteers were given theobromine, the capsaicin need to produce a cough was around a third higher than in the placebo group. When they were given codeine they need only slightly higher levers of capsaicin to cause a cough compared with the placebo.

The researchers said that theobromine worked by keeping down a verve activity(神经活动), which cause coughing. They also found that unlike some standard cough treatments, theobromine caused no side effects such as sleepiness.

21. According to Professor Barnes, theobromine ______.

A. cannot be as effective as codeine

B. can be harmful to people’s health

C. cannot be separated from chocolate

D. can be a more effective cure for coughs

22. What was used in the experiment to cause coughing?

   A. Theobromine. B. Codeine.  C. Capsaicin.  D. Placebo.

23. We learn from the text that volunteers in the experiment _____.

   A. were patients with bad coughs

   B. were divided into the three groups

   C. received standard treatments

   D. suffered little side effects

24. Which of the following would be the best title for the text?

   A. Codeine: A New Medicine        B. Chocolate May Cure Coughs

   C. Cough Treatment: A Hard Case    D. Theobromine Can Cause Coughs

Our thoughts, words, and actions often cause harm to others and to us. Without reconciliation

(和解), we cannot deepen our understanding and only cause more suffering. "Beginning Anew" is

a(n)   36   of reconciliation. It involves three steps ---- sharing appreciation, expressing  37 , and expressing hurt and difficulties.

In the first step, we share appreciation. We acknowledge the  38  qualities of the other person. The second step -- expressing regret, is to   39      with the other person our regrets for the things we have done or said that might have caused him or her  40 . This requires humility (谦逊), and the   41  to let go of our own pride. In the third step, we    42  our own hurt with mindful and loving  43   without blaming or criticizing. We speak in such a way that the other person can listen and  44  our words. If we  45  the other person, his heart will  46  and he will not be able to hear us. We ask the other person to help us to understand  47  he has spoken and acted as he has , causing us so much pain. Perhaps, later, he can share his feelings  48  we can understand him more deeply. If a strong  49   arises in us while we are expressing our suffering,  we should simply  50  and come back to our breathing until the emotion becomes   51 . The other person can  52  us by following his breathing until we are ready to continue. We can enjoy practicing "Beginning Anew" with our partner, our family, or our friends  53 . By doing this, we will    54   misunderstandings from accumulating. Rather, we will take care of them as they arise,   55  we take care of our children.

36. A. method       B. practice             C. example           D. experience

37. A. concern              B. belief               C. regret              D. sympathy

38. A. positive       B. poor               C. confident           D. selfish

39. A. chat                 B. compare          C. debate            D. share

40. A. pain          B. anxiety              C. confusion         D. loss

41. A. willingness      B. kindness            C. happiness         D. weakness

42. A. charge               B. argue              C. express           D. combine

43. A. speech               B. letter                C. story             D. question

44. A. choose               B. accept              C, spread            D. change

45. A. trust          B. praise              C. envy               D. blame

46. A. open         B. close               C. beat              D. melt

47. A. when                B. how                     C. what             D. why

48. A. so that               B. even though         C. as though          D. in case

49. A. emotion        B. responsibility          C. value             D. interest

50. A. continue      B. stop               C. leave             D. repeat

51. A. quieter               B. warmer           C. deeper            D. stronger

52. A. forget         B. support            C. hate              D. remember

53. A. quickly         B. carefully             C. regularly            D. willingly

54. A. prevent          B. protect              C. separate            D. forbid

55. A. for                    B. so                                                                                          C. like                D. if

 ______ a little money from her pocket money, Alice was able to buy her mother a lovely scarf.

   A. To save          B. Saving               C. Saved        D. Having saved

Nature is full of color, from rainbows and roses to butterfly wings and peacock tails. Even the fruits and vegetables you eat have different colors: blue blueberries, red strawberries, green broccoli, and orange carrots.

Plant and animals often use color to attract attention. The substances responsible for these colors belong to a class of chemical called antioxidants(抗氧化物). Plants make antioxidant to protect themselves from the sun’s ultraviolet(UV)(紫外线)light.

Ultraviolet light causes chemicals called free radicals(自由基)to form within plant cells. They can destroy parts of plant. Free radicals also have damaging effects on human beings. Some of these effects like wrinkled skin can be seen. The damage is caused by the free radicals attacking cells in our bodies. Certain cancers and heart disease are linked to free radicals.

 Our bodies have natural defences for fighting off free radicals. While we are young, our defences are pretty strong. However, they get weaker as we get older. The body’s built-in defences can only go so far without extra help.

The key to fighting free radicals with fruits and vegetables is to mix and match colors. It’s like sunscreen(防晒霜)for the inside of your body. Go for a range of very bright colors. Colorful foods contain hundreds of healthy chemicals not found anywhere else.

Research into how chemicals in blueberries affect the brain’s function in rats suggests that these chemicals may help our own brains work more efficiently.

Don’t just blame the sun. Ultraviolet light isn’t the only source of free radicals. If you breathe polluted air such as smog, automobile exhaust(废气), or wasted gas from a factory, you take in chemicals that also cause such damage. And, the body itself produces free radicals as it processes food.

24. Which of the following not true?

A. Antioxidants are responsible for plant colors

B. Plants use color to attract attention

C. Antioxidants can protect plants from UV light

D. Antioxidants help free radicals to attack plants

25. In which order do the following facts occur?

a. Wrinkled skin can be seen

b. UV light causes free radicals to form

c. Free radicals damage cells in our bodies

d. The sun gives out UV light

A. a, b, c, d                B. d, b, c, a      C. c, a, d, b         D. d, b, a, c

26. We need extra help for fighting off free radicals from fruits and vegetables because ____.

A. our bodies’ defences are not natural

B. we are too young to defend ourselves

C. our defences get weaker as we get older

D. our bodies’ built-in defences can only go away

27. Which of the following can not cause free radicals to form?

A. Colorful food       B. UV light from the sun   C. Polluted air    D. The body itself

     At Dulles High school in Sugar Land, Texas, the roster(候选名单)for Advanced Chinese begins with Jason Chao and ends with Kathy Zhang. In between comes an unexpected name: Elizabeth Hoffman. Hoffman, now a 12^th grader, began learning Chinese in the eighth grade, has spent a summer studying in Nanjing and plans to perfect her Mandarin next fall. When asked by her peers---why she is learning Chinese, she responds with a question: “why aren’t you?”

As China rushes toward superpower status, America’s schools and government officials are responding to Hoffman’s opinion. Earlier this year Eush Holt of New Jersey introduced legislation(立法)calling for increased money of programs for less commonly taught languages, “For reasons of economics, culture and security, we should have much better facilities(设备)with Chinese languages and dialects,” he said. The State Department has pointed out Chinese is becoming a “critical language”, but the most recent data show that only 24,000 students in Grade 7 to Grade 12 study Chinese.

Still, the number is growing. In Chicago public schools, enrollment in Chinese classes has skyrocketed from 5000 students in 2005 to nearly 35,000 students this year. In the Santa Clara County, California, enrollment has quadrupled during the same period. In 2007, when the College Board first introduces advanced-placement language exams in Chinese and Italian, 2,400 high school plan to offer AP Chinese---10 times the number of students that plan to offer AP Italian.

Much of the interest can be explained by China’s increasing competitiveness. “People are always trying to judge what languages are going to be useful for the future,” says Marty Abbot, the director of education at the National Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages, Stephanie Wong, a student At Monta Vista High School in Cupertino, California, chose Chinese so that she could speak with her grandfather. Wong also predicted that Chinese will be important if she becomes a doctor. 80 percent of people in her hometown are Asians.

12. What does the first paragraph mainly discuss?

   A. Dulles High School offers a Chinese course

   B. Elizabeth Hoffman takes the lead in learning Chinese

   C. Elizabeth Hoffman suggests her school offer a Chinese course

   D. Jason and Kathy are the top students at Dulles School

13. According to the text, Chinese is becoming a “critical language” because ______.

   A. American government has pointed it out

   B. Rush Holt introduced legislation calling for opening Chinese

   C. many students in the world choose to learn Chinese

   D. China rushes toward superpower status

14._______ arouses America’s schools interest in Chinese.

   A. The fact that Chinese is becoming a “critical language”

   B. The beautiful Chinese traditional culture

   C. China’s increasing competitiveness in the world

   D. The population of people speaking Chinese

15. We can infer from the passage that ________.

   A. if a language is useful for the future it may become a critical language

   B. in America, more people speak Italian than Chinese

   C. the number of enrollment in Chinese classes will be increasing forever

   D. more money will be spent on facilities with Chinese languages

 By the time you reach the station, the train ______.

A. will leave             B. has left               C. will have left          D. had left

He is working in a factory.It ________ a half year since he ________ a college student.

A．is；was      B．has been；become   C．is；became   D．has been；became

The world’s first completely paperless public library is located in Bexar County, Texas, in the United States.

    Bexar County’s so-called Biblio Tech is a low-cost project with big ambitions. Its first branch is in a relatively poor district on the south side of the city of San Antonio. It has 100 e-readers on loan, and dozens of screens where the public are able to browse (浏览), study, and learn digital skills.

    It is a truly bookless library — although that is not a phrase much to the liking of BiblioTech’s project co-ordinator, Laura Cole. She prefers the description “digital library”— after all, there are books there, but in digital form.

    Christopher Platt, director of collections and circulation at the New York Public Library, argued that accessing a digital version of a book was not enough. “People travel from all over the world to our library, not just to access an item, but to touch it and feel it in order to get a sense of the overall importance of the work,” he said.

    But “bookless” does not mean “cheap”. Publishers charge libraries up to five times the normal hardback (精装本) price for an e-book of a popular title, Christopher Platt said. And certain types of e-books simply do not work as well as printed books, especially when some library e-readers are still text-only. This was just one of many reasons, he felt, that bookless libraries would not be sweeping the board just yet.

    Children’s author Alan Gibbons is a firm believer in the role of libraries, especially school libraries. Working in international schools in China and Thailand, Mr. Gibbons noted that even in the best schools where every child was given an iPad, the school library, stocked with real books, was seen as an important resource.

    Christopher Platt at the New York Public Library has another view on the bookless future: “It’s still early. We’ve spent 100 years getting the print stuff right, so it could be a while before we get the e-stuff right.”

28. What can we learn about the paperless public library in Texas?

A. It was built in a rich district.

B. People can develop digital skills there.

C. It cost a large sum of money.       

D. It’s the world’s biggest library.

29. By saying “bookless does not mean cheap”, Christopher Platt means that _________.

A. travelling to the library costs foreign readers a lot

B. e-readers are very expensive

C. readers must pay to read in the digital library

D. e-books are more expensive than printed ones

30. The underlined phrase “sweeping the board” in Paragraph 5 probably means _____.

A. fading out                           B. leaving quickly

C. becoming successful                D. coming soon

31. Which of the following might Alan Gibbons agree with?

A. School libraries with printed books won’t disappear.

B. Asian children like printed books.

C. Asian children like electronic products.

D. Printed books in school libraries need improving.

If you've been to Europe a few times already,chances are that you've hit all the big destinations: London, Paris, Rome,Berlin.On your next trip you can either visit those same cities a second time,or instead you can take a chance and walk the streets of some cities that are a little bit smaller,a little bit less famous,but still full of European grace and charm.Here are four European cities to visit that you probably haven't been to yet.

Besancon,France

This hidden French city has had a long reputation for being a well-kept secret.It can be at once sleepy with few tourists but abundant galleries,restaurants,and a wonderful Beaux Arts museum whose collection is second only to the Louvre.The city is wound by the River Doubs and also touts (吹捧) its own UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Citadel,home to several small museums and a zoo.

Seville,Spain

For the tourist who is already tired of Barcelona and Madrid,Seville offers a different take (意见) on Spain. Located on the Southern coast,it keeps beautiful signs of the long period of Moorish rule,nowhere more than in the Alcázar palace building,just one of the city's UNESCO World Heritage Sites.Seville has over a dozen museums, tropical parkland,and probably the best tapas (餐前小吃) culture in all of Spain.

Ghent,Belgium

Ghent is a city that looks like it should be the setting for a fairy tale. All of the typical Belgium features abound here-waffles and beer.Every year from Saturday before July 21,Ghent hosts a ten-day festival.This music and theater festival draws almost 2 million visitors,as the city streets transform into performance spaces for performers,buskers (街头艺人) and musicians.

Palermo,Italy

Palermo is the capital city of Sicily,the southern island off the coast of mainland Italy.The city has an ancient history,and the various cultures that have controlled the island through the years have all left their marks on it. You can see winding street markets,antique (古玩) fairs,and open air nightclubs here.

21.Where can visitors enjoy art collections quietly?

A.Besancon.                 B.Barcelona.                C.Ghent.              D.Palermo.

22.What can visitors do in Seville,Spain?

A.Visit antique fairs and clubs.                         B.Enjoy a colorful nightlife.

C.Explore over 20 museums.                            D.Hunt for Moorish influences.

23.Which country should a music and theater lover choose to visit?

A.France.                  B.Spain.                     C.Belgium.              D.Italy.

24.What do the four European cities have in common?

A.They were once ruled by various rulers.                        B.They are less famous but worth a visit.

C.Visitors can enjoy seeing performances.                         D.They're all UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Organic farming avoids the use of chemical pesticides and man-made fertilizers. Supporters say organic farming is better for the environment than traditional methods. But studies have shown that organic farming generally produces less food per hectare.

That lower yield means feeding the world organically would require more land. But good farmland is limited. And scientists say deforestation (砍伐森林)from the clearing of land for agriculture is already a problem for climate change.

In a new study, researchers wanted to measure the difference between traditional and organic yields. So they combined the results of sixty-six earlier studies. They found that some organic farms can produce almost as much as traditional farms. But most cannot.

Traditional yields are typically higher than organic yields. But with certain management practices, certain environmental conditions, and certain crop species, this yield difference can be quite small. On average, organic farms produced twenty-five percent less compared to traditional farm. But yields of organic fruits and other perennial (多年生长的) crops nearly equaled the yields from traditional ones.

However，organic vegetables and cereal crops (谷类作物)like maize (玉米)and wheat had a lot lower yields compared to traditionally grown crops.

The soil on organic farms holds water better, and that can reduce the yield difference. Also, organic fanners can improve their yields by making sure their crops get enough fertilizer.

The United Nations predicts that world demand for food will grow seventy percent by the middle of the century. John Reganold is a soil scientist at Washington State University. He says no one should remove organic agriculture as part of the solution.

Mr.Reganold—who was not part of the study—says farming is increasingly a combination of organic and traditional methods.

8. What can reduce the yield difference between organic and traditional farming?

a. certain farmlands

b. certain crop species

c. certain environmental conditions

d. certain management practices

A. a, b, c             B. a, c, d                     C. b, c, d                    D. a, b, d

9. What does the underlined word “yield” in Paragraph 2 most probably mean?

A. Nutrition.         B. Output.            C. Profit.                            D. Production.

10. What’s John Reganold’s attitude towards avoiding the use of organic farming?

A. Negative.         B. Positive.           C. Supportive.            D. Uncertain.

11. The passage is most probably        .

A. a news report                              B. an agriculture report

C. a science report                                D. an educational report

1.    Young readers, more often than , find the novels Dickens more exciting than .

2.    People cannot feel , understand how he such a stupid mistake.

3.    Nowhere but in Europe the results , which really .

4.    The amount of the materials are to the quality of the products.

5.    I regret the work ; I everything carefully.

6.    The problem of unemployment governments want is as serious as in these countries.

7.    Many species can communicate an amount of information sound, information both the life of an individual and the existence of the species may depend.

8.    It was not the many blows he received the lack of spirit that led to the game.

9.    Those part-time students expected some jobs campus the summer vacation.

10.   production up steadily, the factory needs an supply raw materials.

How can I fight laziness?

Lazy people will never amount to anything in life. However, laziness can be defeated once a few changes have been made in your mind.

_____36_____Many people lack sleep constantly, since they stay up too late and get up too early to prepare for work. These people have little motivation once they arrive home. Laziness works hand in hand with a lack of motivation and a tendency to put off things. By adjusting your sleep schedule to provide a few more hours of meaningful rest, you can fight laziness throughout the day.

Another way to fight laziness is to change your mind from passive to active. Some people treat their lives as if they were pushed from task to task. Others take a more proactive approach, viewing each task as a challenge they must overcome alone._____37_____

Some people fight laziness by removing the temptations that surround them. A television in the living room may provide entertainment, but watching too much TV often contributes to laziness. _____38_____ Complete a few tasks and reward yourself with what you enjoy, such as a good dinner or a film.

Laziness can also be a lasting problem at home . Couples and children may all have different energy levels, but laziness can be spread if not dealt with immediately. _____39_____ Be the first to collect and wash dishes after a meal. Others in the home may eventually follow your example and perform their own task. It is difficult to practice laziness when you are surrounded by motivated people.

_____40______Enough exercise and a balanced diet can help you to develop a healthy lifestyle, thus enabling you to have more energy and help lift your spirits.

A. To fight family laziness, set an example.

B. Knowing how to fight laziness is important.

C. One way to fight laziness is to get enough sleep.

D. Finally, taking exercise regularly can help you fight laziness.

E. With strong determination, you will be able to achieve your goal.

F. Laziness sets in when you no longer feel in charge of your own life.

G. Create a reward system for yourself, just as parents do for the children.

A rare example of prehistoric rock art has been uncovered in Ross-shire. Archaeologists made the discovery while moving a rock decorated with ancient cup and ring marks to a new location. When they turned the stone over, they found the same marks on the other side of the rock. It is one of only a few decorated stones of its kind. Susan Kruse first discovered the stone several years ago when out walking. The second set of cup and right marks were uncovered recently when archaeologists were moving the stone to a new site. Dating from the Neolithic or Bronze Age, the art was created between 4,000 and 5,000 years ago. Archaeologists believe the markings may have been made for a number of reasons. Theses include for rituals(仪式) or mapping the stars. They could even be the “doodlings(涂鸦)” of bored, ancient shepherds. Ms Kruse said: “Finding cup and ring decoration on the opposite side has raised a number of questions. ‘Was the decoration meant to be viewed from both sides or was one decorated side deliberately placed face down? Or was the stone carved at different times?’”

John Wombell, who is leading a project to record rock art, said it was an important discovery. He said, “Although some stones are decorated on different faces, I only know of a few other stones with decoration on opposite sides.”

  The archaeologist said most boulders with markings were too heavy to turn over to find out if they were decorated on the reverse side. The stone in the new discovery was moved by farmers about 200 years ago when they used it for building something. There is a group of rock art in the local area.  Round houses dating to the Bronze and Iron Ages have also been found. In addition, a farmer uncovered the jewellery while ploughing a field in the 1960s.

32. In what way was the prehistoric rock art found?

   A. When some farmers were turning over a stone.

   B. When a group of researchers were hanging around.

   C. When an archaeologist was studying an ancient rock.

   D. When archaeologists were getting a rock moved to a new site.

33. Which may not be the reason for the marks on the stone?

   A. The drawing of the stars.

   B. A certain kind of ceremony.

   C. The carvings of different times.

   D. A sheepherder who felt tiresome.

34. According to John Wombell,_________.

   A. the discovery around wide attention.

   B. the decorated stones are timely spotted.

   C. various faces were found carved on the stones.

   D. not all uncovered stones had decoration on each side.

35. What could be the best title of the text?

   A. A Worthy Discovery                  B. An Ancient Art

   C. A Remarkable Contribution                 D. A Controversial Stone

 ______ girls can be ______ they would like to be, whether it is a pilot or an astronaut, is being accepted all around the world.

  A. What; whomever    B. That; whatever   C. If; whoever    D. 不填; whatever

This is the story of two lovers, who finally got married. Both of them were romantic at first,   41   on the walk of life, problems, quarrels, profession came into their life.

One day, she finally decided “I want to break up”. “Why?” he asked.

    “I am    42   .” She answered.

     He kept silent the whole night, seemingly in deep    43   . Finally he asked, “What can I do to    44   your mind?”

     Looking into his eyes, she said, “Answer my question. If you can    45    my heart, I will change my mind. Let’s say, I want a flower    46    on the face of a mountain cliff(悬崖), we are both sure that picking the flower will cause your    47  . Will you do it for me?”

He said, “I will give you my    48    tomorrow.”

She woke up the next morning, found him gone, and saw a piece of paper on her bed, which    49   , “My dear, I would not pick that flower for you . The    50   

are ...”

“When you use the computer you always    51    the software ,and you cry in front of the screen. I have to save my fingers so that I can help to    52    the programs(程序). You always leave the house keys behind, so I have to save my   53  

to rush home to open the door for you. You love traveling but always lose your way in a    54    city. I have to save my eyes to show you the way. You always    55   

at the computer, and that will do nothing good for your eyes. I have to save my eyes

   56    when we grow old, I can help to cut your nails and help to remove those

   57    white hairs.”

    “Thus, my dear,    58    I am sure that there is someone who loves you more than I do, I can not pick that flower yet, and die...”

    That’s life, and    59   . Flowers, and romantic moments are only used and appear on the    60    of the relationship.

    Under all this, the pillar (柱子) of true love stands.

41.   A. but                      B. and                       C. while               D. so          

42.   A. lonely                  B. worn out               C. dead                D. alone

43.   A. sorrow                B. anger                    C. shade              D. thought   

44.   A. speak                 B. keep                     C. blow                D. change   

45.   A. represent            B. expand                 C. convince          D. warm     

46.   A. grown                 B. growing                C. living                D. planted

47.   A. death                  B. hurt                      C. wound             D. injury

48.   A. decision             B. choice                  C. opinion            D. answer   

49.   A. wrote                  B. informed               C. read                D. printed

50.   A. answers              B. messages              C. purposes         D. reasons  

51.   A. run out                B. put up                   C. mess up           D. use up

52.   A. restore                B. repair                   C. fix                    D. mend

53.   A. strength               B. life                        C. energy      D. legs

54.   A. big                      B. strange                 C. modern            D. crowded

55.   A. glance                 B. stare                     C. glare                D. look

56.   A. as if                    B. now that               C. in case             D. so that

57.   A. inspiring              B. annoying               C. rough               D. refreshing

58.   A. unless                 B. even if                  C. although           D. if

59.   A. warmth               B. couple                  C. love                 D. power

60.   A. nature                 B. way                      C. course             D. surface