二、完形填空

As I held my father’s hands one night, I couldn’t help but notice their calluses(老茧)and roughness. His hands tell the story of his life as a 16 ,including all his struggles.

One summer, I remember, a drought (旱灾)hit Ontario,turning it into a 17 desert.On one og those hot mornings I was picking sweet corn with my dad to fill the last 18 from the grocery store.Fifty dozen was all we needed, which 19

took twenty minutes.That morning,however,the process didn’t 20 quickly.After forty minutes of aimlessly walking in the field,we 21 needed twenty dozen.I was completely frustrated and 22 .Dropping the basket heavily, I declared, “If the store wants its last twenty dozen,they can pick it themselves1”Dad 23 .“Just think,my little girl,only ten dozen left for each of us and then we’re 24 .” Such is Dad----whatever problem he 25 ,he never gives up.

26 , the disastrous effects of the drought were felt all over our county.It was a challenging time for everyone,

27 Dad remained optimistic.He 28 to be grateful for other things like good health and food on our plated.Only then did I truly begin to 29 Dad and his faith that guided us through the hard times.

Dad is also a living example of real 30 .From dawn to dusk,he warks countless hours to 31 our family.He always puts our happiness 32 his own,and never fails to cheer me on at my sports games 33 his exhaustion after long days. His loving and selfless nature has inspired me to become more sympathetic and 34 putting others first.

Dad，the life 35 I have learned from you will stay with me forever.You are my father,teacher,friend and,most importantly,my hero.

16. A.teacher B.gardener C.farmer D.grocer

17. A.stormy B.lively C.disappearing D.burning

18. A.order B.form C.gap D.position

19. A.repeatedly B.normally C.finally D.really

20. A.go B.begin C.occur D.change

21. A.yet B.still C.even D.nearly

22. A.surprised B.nervous C.angry D.frightened

23. A.apologized B.cried C.complained D.laughed

24. A.lost B.done C.gone D.touched

25. A.meets with B.brings up C.works out D.thinks about

26. A.Thankfully B.Hopefully C. Unfortunately D.Strangely

27. A.or B.for C.so D.but

28. A.happened B.seemed C.continued D.aimed

29. A.face B.appreciate C.examine D.question

30. A.love B.pride C.friendship D.honesty

31. A.support B.settle C.start D.impress

32. A.after B.before C.beside D.under

33. A.in spite of B.in terms of C.in control of D.in place of

34. A.careful B.regretful C.considerate D.humorous

35. A.history B.motto C.patterns D.lessons

三、阅读理解

A.

Guide to Stockholm University Library

Our library offers different types of studying places and provides a good studying environment.

Zones

The library is divided into different zones.The upper floor is a quiet zone with over a thousand places for silent reading,and places where you can sit and work with your own computer.The reading places consist mostly of tables and chairs. The ground floor is the zone where you can talk.Here you can find sofas and armchairs for group work.

Computers

You can use your own computer to connect to the wi-fi specially prepared for notebook computers,your can also use library computers,which contain the most commonly used applications,such as Microsoft Office. They are situated in the area known as the Experimental Field on the ground floor.

Group-study places

If you want to discuss freely without disturbing others,you can book a study room or sit at a table on the ground floor.Some study rooms are for 2-3 people and others can hold up to 6-8 people.All rooms are marked on the library maps.

There are 40 group-study rooms that must be booked via the website.To book,you need an active University account and a valid University card.You can use a room three hours per day,nine hours at most per week.

Storage of Study Material

The library has lockers for students to store course literature,When you have obtained at least 40 credits(学分),you may rent a locker and pay 400 SEK for a year’s rental period.

Rules to be Followed

Mobile phone conversations are not permitted anywhere in the librar.Keep your phone on silent as if you were in a lecture and exit the library if you need to receive calls.

Please note that food and fruit are forbidden in the library,but you are allowed to have drinks and sweets with you.

36.The library’s upper floor is mainly for students to

A.read in a quiet place

B.have group discussions

C.take comfortable seats

D.get their computers fixed

37.Library computers on the ground floor

A.help students with their field experiments

B.contain software essential for schoolwork

C.are for those who wan to access the wi-fi

D.are mostly used for filling out application forms

38.What condition should be met to book a group-study room?

A group must consist of 8 people

B.Three-hour use per day is the minimum

C.One should first register at the university

D.Applicants must mark the room on the map

39.A student can rent a locker in the library if he

A.can afford the rental fee

B.attends certain coursed

C.has nowhere to put his books

D.has earned the required credits

40.What should NOT be brought into the library?

A.Mobile phones

B.Orange juice.

C.Candy

D.Sandwiches