第二节  完形填空(共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分)

阅读下面短文，从短文后所给的四个选项中，选出可填人空白处的最佳选项。

Many students have hobbies, such as reading, painting, growing vegetables in their gardens, and looking af ter animals. Some hobbies are relaxing and   51   are creative. Hobbies can develop your interests and help you learn new skills (技能).

David Smith is a student, and his hobby is writing.  52   the summer of 2000, he spent four weeks on a summer camp. As well as the usual activities, such as sailing, climbing and mountain bik ing, there was a writing workshop with a professional   53  . “She asked us to imagine th at we were in a story. Then we wrote about our   54   at the camp.”

In senior high school David wrote a story about teenage life, and it came out (出版)    55    a book in 2003. Many teenagers love his book, and as a result, David has become a   56   young writer.

David has been very lucky   57   his hobby has brought him enjoyment and success, but he is   58   interested in many other things. “ I like playing volleyball, too,” says David. “I spend some of my free time playing volleyball for my school team.  59   I’ll write more books in the future, but I’m not sure.”

It’s sometimes difficult   60   that we shouldn’t spend all our time on our favorite hobby. There are many other interesting things to do in life, and we should try to do something new or different.

51.A.other       B.others      C.the other    D.another

52.A.During      B.At       C.For    D.On

53.A.manager   B.doctor    C.singer   D.writer

54.A.experiences     B.examples      C.excuses   D.experiments

55.A.for           B.with        C.to          D.as

56.A.successful      B.normal      C.polite    D.lonely

57.A.or          B.but       C.because         D.though

58.A.too        B.also       C.only     D.either

59.A.Usually           B.Luckily       C.Maybe          D.Once

60.A.remember   B.remembers     C.remembered     D.to remember

三、阅读理解(共10小 题;每小题2分，满分20分)

阅读下文，从文后所给各题的四个选项中，选择最佳答案。

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Climbing the highest mountains in the world is not an easy job. One has to fight bad weather, illness and fear(恐惧).But the American l3-year-old boy Jordan Romero is not afraid. He will climb Asia and the world's highest mountain, Mount Qomolangma. He will set out on April 11. His parents and 2 guides will climb with him. He plans to take two months for his climb. “I'm ready. But if I don't succeed, I'll try next time.” he said.

Jordan will also do his math homework and some book reports in the two months. He will write diaries(日记)about this climb. "My father told me that I could do this only if I could keep up my schoolwork, "he said.

Jordan has already climbed the highest mountains of six other continents(大洲). When he was 10, he climbed the highest mountain in Africa. If he succeeds this time, he will become the youngest person to the top of the world's highest mountain.

61. Which of the following sentences is Not right according to the article?

A. Jordan is afraid of the bad weather and illness while climbing.

B. Five people will climb together with Jordan.

C. Jordan's father lets him climb the mountain only if he can keep up his schoolwork.

D. Jordan will set up a new world record this time if he succeeds in climbing up Mount Qomolangma.

62. What did he do at the age of ten?

A. He climbed the highest mountains of six continents.

B. He climbed the highest mountain in Africa.

C. He climbed Mount Qomolangma.

D. He became the youngest person to the top of the world’s highest mountain.