1、nes in Paragraph 4?A. He never expected to be woken up by the children at night.B. He is heartbroken at the sight of the apples being stolen.C. He is tired of what the children has done to the apple trees.D. He is concerned about the childrens disappointing behavior.26. What do you know about J. Smi
2、th from the way he tries to solve the problem? A. He is obviously fault-finding.B. He is probably aggressive. C. He is rather bad-tempered.D. He is actually quite reasonable.CEvery day around the world, thousands of people with little or no scholarly training in art history walk into museums. They m
3、ay or may not read notice boards that share relevant information of the artworks or artists. Imagine, before being permitted to direct their eyeballs to the art on the walls, museum visitors were required to read a 15-or 20- page introduction to each piece or each artist. How many people would go to
4、 museums if that were the case?Yet this seems to be the expectation when it comes to reading classic literature. Classic novels typically come with 15- or 20-page introductions, which often include spoilers, assuming that readers do not come to classic books to discover, be absorbed in, and be surpr
5、ised by the story world. Also, evidently, we mustnt read classics alone, without experts guiding our experiences. However, classic literature is in a unique position to show us that were not alone in our pains and joys. By taking us out of our time, classic books free us to see beyond the set of bel
6、iefs we stick to and to connect human experiences that remain alive across time and place. What could be more grounding, more comforting, than seeing ourselves in the battles, longings, and pleasures that have played out across hundreds, thousands of years of human history? Our personal engagement (
7、参与) is the first step of a longer journey of discovery that deepens our knowledge and understanding of ourselves and our world. We may, for example, feel for Hester Prynne from Nathaniel Hawthornes The Scarlet Letter though we feel hopeless of the world she lived in.While were letting go of things,
8、lets stop worrying about understanding everything. We cant. It will be fun if we embrace (拥抱) curiosity, the pleasure of working out a mystery, and our common relationships as humans. We can feel, for example, the power of self-sacrifice (牺牲) in Charles Dickens A Tale of Two Cities even when we lack
9、 full understanding of the cultural references and language. 27. Most museum goers _. A. enjoy reading notice boardsB. understand the artworks well C. lack professional art knowledgeD. share common interest in artworks28. What can the spoilers in Paragraph 2 possible be? A. Story writers. B. Readers
10、 expectations. C. Guiding experts. D. Content given away in advance.29. What prevents readers from enjoying reading classics? A. Showing curiosity about the writers.B. Letting go of things. C. Trying to understand everything.D. Working out mysteries.30. What message is mainly conveyed in the passage
11、? A. We should find more fun from classics. B. Reading classics is a personal exploration. C. Experts need to give readers better guidance. D. Classic literature benefits readers a great deal.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）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。How to Beat the Procrastination HabitI am a pr
12、ocrastinator（拖拉者）. I always have been. Ive tried all sorts of things to beat the habit. Here are some techniques Ive been using to try to force myself to get to now:Set aside blocks of time to do things. When I was talking with my wellness coach earlier this year, she asked me why I didnt exercise m
13、ore often. “ 31 ,” I said. “Something always comes up.” She wasnt impressed. “J. D. ,” she said, “You have to make time. Make an appointment with yourself to run or to go for a bike ride.” The same principle applies to other things you might procrastinate. 32 Often Ill be sitting on the back porch r
14、eading a book, and it will occur to me that some chore needs to be donemending the fence, for example. “ 33 ,” I tell myself. Wrong! What usually happens is that I forget to write it down, and even if I do, I just look at the list and procrastinate for weeks on end. The best move is to actually do t
15、he chore when I think of it. (Assuming, of course, that I have the time at that moment, which I usually do. )Use a timer to bring you back to reality. Part of the reason I procrastinate is that Im a day dreamer. 34 One way to keep on track is to use a timer. I use the Ultrak Jumbo Countdown Timer, b
16、ut not as often as I should. I set it for 48minutes. When it goes off, 35 ：Am I doing what Im supposed to be doing？Do not multitask. I often start many things at once, but I never actually do any of them. In order for me to get something done, I need to focus my attention on it. Trying to do several
17、 things at once is a sure way to be sure theyll all be unfinished tomorrow. A. I dont have the time. B. Im always lost in thought.C. it brings me back to reality.D. If it comes to mind, then do it.E. it serves as an instant reality check.F. I need to write that down so I can remember it.G. Do it rig
18、ht away if you are asked to do something.第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分50分）第一节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。Songs bring us through our life. Each time I listen to my favorite song Reach, Im deeply 36 by its lyrics (歌词): “If I could reach higher, just for one moment touch th
19、e sky” When we hear this 37 song sung by Gloria Estefan, we can 38 imagine how she managed to return to the stage after her serious back injury. In 1990, this Cuban singer was 39 down in a terrible traffic accident, and the doctor 40 that she might never walk again. But Gloria did not 41 and kept on
20、 working hard towards her 42 . Just one year after the disaster 43 , she stood up again and 44 this encouraging song at the Atlanta Olympics. 45 I think of Gloria, a memory crowds in my mind. When I entered university, naturally shy, ordinary looking, and with 46 scores in my lessons, just like an u
21、gly duckling. I seemed to be the 47 outstanding one in my class. Continuous failures drove me into 48 . “Am I to take a back seat to everyone else?” 49 to give in to such a fate, I spared no effort to work on my lessons and joined in many 50 , such as English speech contests and dramas. I just wante
22、d to catch every little chance to 51 myself. My continuous efforts finally paid off. I received some 52 . More importantly, I 53 courage and confidence to face any difficulty in my life. 54 is just like farming. You 55 what you sow. Once you have a dream, dont hesitate. Keep moving! 36. A. convincedB. disturbedC. impressedD. discouraged37. A. entertainingB. inspiringC. boringD. puzzling38
