第二节  完形填空(共20小题：每小题1.5分，满分30分)

阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

ON receiving my learner driver license a couple of months ago, I started driving lessons straight away. In New Zealand, the __36__ driving age is 15.

However it wasn't __37__ two days ago that Dad finally allowed me to drive on the motorway. Our __38__ was Orewa, a seaside town about 60 kilometers away from my home in Auckland. That morning I __39__ sure I had enough to drink and went to the toilet (厕所) about three times __40__ we left. I thought I was totally __41_ for the journey, but nothing could have prepared me for my family's _42__. "Relax! Don't hold the steering wheel (方向盘) so _43_. The car is going zigzag (弯弯曲曲的)," called a nervous voice from the __44__. "Speed up. 70km/h isn't fast enough. You are holding up the traffic," another voice ordered from the seat next to mine.

How _45__ ! My parents were really starting to get on my nerves. To satisfy them I sped up and within a second, an angry voice began to yell again. "Stop! __46__! Are you crazy? ” Everything did not go fine until I pulled off the motorway and drove into the city, 47__ the speed limit was only 50km/h.

My family seemed relieved (放心的) and __48__ telling me what to do. They all looked out of the windows and enjoyed the scenery . 49__, that silence didn't last very long. My mum suddenly cried out, "Look at those birds above us. __50_ they lovely?"

How did she expect me to look up in the __51__? As the driver I had to __52_ . Who knows what would have happened if I had taken my eyes off the 53__? Four hours later we drove home. This time the journey was much __54__ than before as everyone else __55__ fast asleep. So, I just took my time and enjoyed the drive.

36. A. oldest    B. youngest    C. best   D. worst

37 A. until    B. unless    C. after   D. when

38. A. destination  B. home    C. city   D. aim

39 A. thought   B. decided    C. kept   D. made

40. A. when    B. since     C. before  D. as

41. A. disappointed  B. prepared    C. excited  D. upset

42.A. praises    B. encouragements  C. complaints D. cries

43. A. tightly   B. lightly    C. loosely   D. happily

44. A. front seat   B. back seat    C. top seat  D. empty seat

45 A. interesting   B. moving    C. puzzling  D. annoying

46. A. Get out   B. Move on    C. Slow down D. Speed up

47. A. where    B. while     C. which  D. why

48. A. began    B. stopped    C. continued  D. forgot

49. A. Luckily   B. Probably    C, Warmly  D. Sadly

50. A. Can’t    B. Don’t    C. Aren’t  D. Won’t

51. A. air    B. water    C. ground  D. woods

52. A. see    B. concentrate   C. check  D. care

53. A. bird    B. dog     C. road   D. car

54. A. easier    B. flatter    C. harder  D. lower

55. A. felt    B. began    C. fell   D. kept

第三节    阅读理解(共15小题;每小题2分，满分30分)

阅读下列段文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将项涂黑。

A.

One morning more than thirty years ago, I entered the Track Kitchen, a restaurant where everyone from the humblest(卑微的) to the most powerful came for breakfast. I noticed an empty chair next to an elderly, unshaven man, who looked somewhat disheveled. He was wearing a worn-out hat and was alone. I asked if I might join him. He agreed quietly and I sat down to have my breakfast.

We cautiously began a conversation and spoke about a wide rang of things. We never introduced ourselves. I was concerned that he might have no money and not be able to afford something to eat. So as I rose to go back to the counter and buy a second cup of coffee, I asked,

“My I get you something?”

“A coffee would be nice.”

Then I bought him a cup of coffee, we talked more, and he accepted another cup of coffee. Finally, I rose to leave, wished him well, and headed for the exit. At the door I met one of my friends. He asked,

“How did you get to know Mr. Galbreath?”

“Who?”

“The man you were sitting with. He is chairman of the Board of Churchill Downs.”

I could hardly believe it. I was buying, offering a free breakfast, and feeling pity for one of the world’s richest and most powerful men!

My few minutes with Mr. Galbreath changed my life. Now I try to treat everyone with respect, no matter who I think they are, and no matter another human being with kindness and sincerity.

56. What does the underlined word “disheveled” mean?

A. Unfriendly.         B. Kind.        C. Elegant.         D. Untidy.

57. The author bought coffee for the old man because      .

A. he wanted to start a conversation

B. he thought the old man was poor

C. he intended to show his politeness

D. he would like to thank the old man

58. How did the author probably feel after he talked with his friend?

A. Surprised.        B. Pitiful.         C. Proud.          D. Regretful.

59. What is the message mainly expressed in the story?

A. We should learn to be generous.

B. It is honorable to help those in need.

C. We should avoid judging people by their appearances.

D. People in high positions are not like what we expect.

B.

AAAGH! The Generation 90s is coming!

Wearing earphones, using complex Net language and constantly text messaging friends, the Gen-90s following the Gen-80s begin to make their world debut (初次登台).

Each generation or age group has its own symbols and lifestyle. Read on and judge for yourselves if you fit the Gen-90s group.

Earphones

These little devices seem to grow on the heads of the Gen-90s. They might lead to MP3, MP4 or MP101 players, giving these young people a plugged-in, cool and perhaps self-addicted look, of course, life is not always music to the ears.

Martian language

They have created their own code-like online language. It’s a mixture of English, Japanese and Chinese that perhaps only Martians can understand. This is an imaginative generation, though they need to be careful to keep it out of their term papers.

Self-Portrait

Saying “cheese” to their own digital cameras is usual for this generation. A little bit of narcissism (自恋) never hurts anyone. It helps them reflect a little on their own lives.But be aware of the risks of posting private photos online.

Text-messaging

They can type their mobile phones as fast as they can speak. This is a generation that respects efficiency. However, oral communication is important and will never go out of style.

60.According to the passage, if you belong to the Gen-90s , you will _______ .

A. just appreciate yourself and ignore others’ strengths.

B. have your own symbols and lifestyle.

C. have the same symbols and lifestyle of the Gen-80s.

D. like music and dance very much.