第三部分 英语知识运用(共二节，满分45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。(注意：请将答案转涂到机读卡上相应小题标号处!机读卡上的36~40小题处空出，不要填涂!)

The requirements for high school graduation have just changed in my community. As a result, all students must 41 sixty hours of service learning, 42 they will not receive a diploma. Service learning is academic learning that also helps the community. 43 of service learning include cleaning up a polluted river, working in a soup kitchen, or tutoring a student. 44 a service experience, students must keep a journal(日志)and then write a _45 about what they have learned.

Supporters claim that there are many 46 of service learning. Perhaps most importantly, students are forced to think 47 their own interests and become 48 of the needs of others. Students are also able to learn real-life skills that 49 shouldering responsibility, solving problems, and working as part of a team. __50 , students can explore possible careers _51 service learning. For example, if a student wonders what teaching is like, he or she can choose to work in an elementary school classroom a few afternoons each month.

52 there are many benefits, opponents 53 problems with the new requirement. First, they__54 that the main reason students go to school is to learn core subjects and skills. Because service learning is time-consuming, students spend 55 time studying the core subjects. Second, they believe that forcing students to work without 56 goes against the law. By requiring service, the school takes away an individual’s freedom to choose.

In my view, service learning is a great way to 57 to the community, learn new skills, and explore different careers. 58 , I don’t believe you should force people to help others – the 59 to help must come from the heart. I think the best _60 is one that gives students choices: a student should be able to choose sixty hours of independent study or sixty hours of service. Choice encourages both freedom and responsibility, and as young adults, we must learn to handle both wisely.

41. A. spend B. gain C .complete D. save

42. A. and B. or C. but D. for

43. A. Subjects B. ideas C. Procedures D. Examples

44. A. During B. Before C. With D. After

45. A. diary B. report C. note D. notice

46. A. courses B. benefits C. challenges D. features

47. A. beyond B. about C. over D. in

48. A. careful B. proud C. tired D. aware

49. A. possess B. apply C. develop D. include

50. A. Gradually B. Finally C. Luckily D. Hopefully

51. A. through B. across C. of D. on

52. A. So B. Thus C. Since D. While

53. A. deal with B. look into C. point out D. take down

54. A. doubt B. argue C. overlook D. admit

55. A. much B. full C. less D. more

56. A. cost B. pay C. care D. praise

57. A. contribute B. appeal C. attend D. belong

58. A. However B. Otherwise C. Besides D. Therefore

59. A. courage B. desire C. emotion D. spirit

60. A. decision B. purpose C. solution D. result