For most of my 15 years, my father usually said very little to my mother and me. He preferred reading the newspaper or watching football matches on television to talking to his family.
Everything changed one morning. As soon as I came downstairs to breakfast, I could see that he wasn’t his usual reserved (緘默的) self. “Can’t wait! FIFA World Cup! Big match! Must see!”    I quickly figured out what all the excitement was about: Dad is a big football fan.
I had never been interested in football, but Dad’s excitement that morning made me more and more curious. I had to find out why this sport was making my normally reserved father act like a five-year-old on his first trip to Disneyland.
Dad decided that we should all eat at a little German restaurant so that we could watch the World Cup while eating. Secretly, I think he was hoping to turn Mum and me into football fans.
The match started a few minutes after we entered the restaurant. As I was eating my meal, a loud noise came from the television. Surprised, I looked up at the TV: “Why is that man jumping up and down?” Dad patiently explained: “That’s Papa Bouba Diop, my son. It’s normal for them to jump up and down after they’ve scored.”
Dad explained almost everything to me. His monosyllabic (單音節(jié)的) answers were a thing of the past. I loved the new Dad! I watched the rest of the match, becoming more and more interested. When I told my father that I planned to watch more matches with him, he smiled and gave me a wink (眨眼). At long last we had something in common.
Football has really helped Dad and me get closer and form a stronger relationship with each other. Who says football is only about 22 men running after a silly ball?
小題1:Which of the following words can best describe the author’s father?

A．A talkative football player.	B．A parent busy at work.
C．An encouraging father.	D．A man of few words.

小題2:What made the author curious about his father one morning?

A．His unusual excitement.

B．His unexpressed eagerness.

C．His great interest in the newspaper.

D．His high expectation of the winner.

小題3:The author’s growing interest in watching the match mainly came from________.

A．his and his father’s common love of German food

B．watching a top level performance of the players

C．his father’s love of football and his explanation

D．eating in a restaurant with the excited fans

小題4:What can we learn from the passage?

A．Sharing is the foundation of good relationship.

B．Family members should be fans together.

C．Interest is the mother of success.

D．Personality decides everything.

It's common for parents to feel emotional when the moment comes for their child to leave home and go to university. Even parents who don't speak about the event are likely to feel a sense of sadness because it’s the end of an era where you and your family were at the centre of your child's world. As a parent you’ll probably continue to support your child in different ways, but the main job of raising your child is over. It's a huge change for everyone involved.
There are a few things that you can do to make the transition easier. Plan carefully for your child's departure and think about how you can help. Many parents take their child to university for the first time. If you decide to do that, be ready to feel a real wrench when the time comes to say goodbye. Your child will probably be as nervous as you are about the moment when you finally say goodbye – but that might not show!
Be positive and cheerful about the choice your child has made to continue studying, and plan to leave once you've unpacked the car and looked around your child's new living accommodations. If you can, save your tears for the car – you'll make things easier on your child and yourself.
The more you've invested in being a parent, the more you'll feel a sense of loss, so the sadness you feel now is a sign that you've been a good mom or dad. Remind yourself that parenting is all about raising an independent and confident child who functions well without you. If your child quickly settles and starts enjoying himself, you should congratulate yourself.
It's also only fair to allow yourself some time to grieve(悲痛). Don't expect to pick yourself up and move on straight away. But you may decide to find a hobby or sport to fill your extra time. Perhaps you've always wanted to learn a new language, go to yoga classes or take up swimming. You may decide to spend more time with family and close friends, who are likely to be feeling the absence of your child as well.
Agree on the best approach to staying in touch before your child leaves, and stick to your agreement. Try not to panic if your child doesn't respond immediately – remember, they're starting a new and busy life.
小題1:Why do parents feel sad when their child leaves home for college?

A．Because the absence of their child makes them feel lonely.

B．Because their children will start a new life in college.

C．Because it means the end of love between parents and their child.

D．Because they are no longer the main focus of their children’s life.

小題2:The underlined word “wrench” in Paragraph 2 means a feeling of ________.

A．sorrow

B．regret

C．a(chǎn)nger

D．love

小題3:What does good parenting consist of?

A．Supporting your child in different ways all the time.

B．Congratulating yourself when your child goes to college.

C．Preparing your child to stand on their own feet in the future.

D．Investing as much as possible in the growth of your child.

小題4:What’s NOT advised as the way to recover from your child’s departure?

A．Developing a new hobby or sport

B．Learning a new language.

C．Spending more time with close friends

D．Staying in touch with your child.

小題5:What would be an appropriate title for the whole passage?

A．Staying in Touch with Your Child

B．Preparing to Say Goodbye to Your Child

C．Dealing with Your Child Leaving Home for University

D．Life after Your Child Has Left Home for University

A teacher teaching Maths to seven-year-old Laiq asked him, " If I give you one apple and one apple and one apple, how many apples will you have?"
Within a few seconds Laiq   31  confidently, " Four!"
The confused teacher was expecting a（n）   32   correct answer, three．She was disappointed． "Maybe the child did not listen  33   " she thought． She   34   , "Laiq, listen carefully． If I give you one apple and one apple and one apple, how many apples will you have?"
Laiq had seen the   35  on his teacher' s face． He  36  again on his fingers． But within him he was also   37   the answer that would make the teacher happy． This time hesitatingly he replied, "Four． "
The disappointment stayed on the teacher' s face． Suddenly she   38  that Laiq liked strawberries．She thought maybe he didn’t like apples and that was why he couldn’t answer the question．This time with an excitement in her   39  she asked, " If I give you one strawberry and one strawberry and one strawberry, then how many you will have?"
Seeing the teacher   40  , young Laiq calculated on his fingers again． There was no pressure on him, but a little on the teacher． She wanted her new   41  to succeed．  42  a hesitating smile young Laiq replied, "Three?"
The teacher now had a   43  smile． Her approach had succeeded． She wanted to   44  herself．But one last thing remained．  45  she asked him, "Now if I give you one apple and one apple and one more apple how many will you have?"
Confidently Laiq answered, "Four!" The teacher was   46   "How Laiq, how?" she demanded in a little annoyed voice．
In a voice that was   47  and hesitating young Laiq replied, " Because I already have one   48  in my bag． "
The story tells us:  49  someone gives you an answer that is   50  from what you expect, don' t think they are wrong． There shall be an angle that you may not have thought about yet．

小題1:	A．told B．a(chǎn)dded C．replied D．wrote

小題2:	A．worthless B．effortless C．careless D．selfless

小題3:	A．possibly B．a(chǎn)ctively C．properly D．strictly

小題4:	A．repeated B．ordered C．whispered D．complained

小題5:	A．satisfaction B．disappointment C．punishment D．determination

小題6:	A．recognized B．discovered C．calculated D．insisted

小題7:	A．searching for B．waiting for C．a(chǎn)rguing about D．talking about

小題8:	A．decided B．noticed C．expressed D．remembered

小題9:	A．eyes B．hands C．mouth D．nose

小題10:

A．sad B．happy C．pitiful D．lovely

小題11:

A．invention B．system C．reform D．a(chǎn)pproach

小題12:

A．On B．In C．With D．By

小題13:

A．victorious B．precious C．lasting D．a(chǎn)ppealing

小題14:

A．thank B．congratulate C．help D．enjoy

小題15:

A．Above all B．In vain C．On purpose D．Once again

小題16:

A．a(chǎn)stonished B．concerned C．a(chǎn)mused D．relaxed

小題17:

A．high B．low C．easy D．clear

小題18:

A．strawberry B．a(chǎn)pple C．coin D．box

小題19:

A．Before B．After C．Until D．When

小題20:

A．a(chǎn)bsent B．free C．different D．safe

As a young girl growing up in rural Alabama, I never understood why my mom spent so much time baking. And she always made my brother and me   36  her. A whole day every other week was devoted to making bread. It always made our small arms tired.
Despite our best efforts, the flour dust always went everywhere. I   37  to be outside with my playmates, and never   38  my mom’s desire for quality family time with her children, at least when it came to spending it in the   39 . Years have gone by, and I have become a mother myself. I prefer to leave most of the cooking to my husband and he loves it. He’s quite   40  at doing it, too.
On one occasion my husband was   41  dinner, and I was at the kitchen table going through the day’s mail when our little son, Cody, asked if he could help   42 . My husband said yes, and I sat there amused, watching them.
“What are you doing?” I asked.
“Helping dad cook.” he replied with a big   43  on his face. I thought back to those   44  when my mom asked me to help her bake bread, and I was   45 , but obeyed. Per­haps she was trying to create something more than just fresh bread­—maybe a few lasting   46 .
As I watched Cody do it with all his attention, I realized that he had   47  a lasting moment for me, a moment filled with a deep sense of family. I wanted to hold the moment and make it longer, and appreciate the memories my mom had given me years ago in her kitchen.

小題1:	A．copy B．help C．notice D．a(chǎn)dmire

小題2:	A．improved B．encouraged C．longed D．blamed

小題3:	A．wondered B．a(chǎn)ppreciat C．judged D．challenged

小題4:	A．kitchen B．restaurant C．bedroom D．school

小題5:	A．unhappy B．weak C．a(chǎn)stonished D．skilled

小題6:	A．preparing B．choosing C．making D．having

小題7:	A．play B．work C．cook D．make

小題8:	A．get uptear B．surprise C．smile D．mark

小題9:	A．dreams B．time C．mysteries D．a(chǎn)ccidents

小題10:

A．excited B．regretful C．confident D．unwilling

小題11:

A．memories B．choices C．opportunities D．goals

小題12:

A．continued B．created C．failed D．served

閱讀下面短文，撐握其大意，然后從各題所給的四個(gè)選項(xiàng)（A、B、C和D）中，選出最佳選項(xiàng)，并在答題卡上將該項(xiàng)涂黑。
I had a friend who visited me from out of town and I wanted to show him the CN Tower. It was one of the tallest structures on the earth. So I thought it would offer a (n)   36  sight.
We were standing in line for 45minutes to enjoy the    37   up to the watch point. When we got there, we went around the   38    of the tower and saw the hard wire fence 39     to the structure serving as a barrier. We went back inside to look for the glass floor that provided a direct view   40    . As soon as both of us   41    , we stopped before walking onto it. We found that our legs began to   42  . I stopped for a minute 你  who have stood on it before.”I began to  46    that step onto the glass floor. I didn’t look down —  47    not for a few minutes.
I walked on the    48   and looked around and thought about how   49   the experience was. I even found myself jumping up and down. There was no 50   , and it was certainly an illusion.
I considered how many things in our lives we 51    and exactly how many of them are actually illusions. I thought about all the things we   52    ourselves from doing because we have   53   ourselves into thinking there’s risk. I thought about all the things that I still have yet to do that appeared 54    . I was glad to discover that although fear isn’t a stranger to me, my desire to live a life without    55   has a much stronger pull.

小題1:	A．expressive B．impressive C．frightening D．beneficial

小題2:	A．bus B．ladder C．car D．elevator

小題3:	A．outside B．top C．center D．surface

小題4:	A．connected B．surrounded C．referred D．combined

小題5:	A．a(chǎn)round B．up C．down D．out

小題6:	A．understood B．a(chǎn)pproached C．talked D．returned

小題7:	A．wave B．move C．tremble D．wander

小題8:	A．look over B．think over C．look up D．think up

小題9:	A．tighter B．taller C．weaker D．stronger

小題10:

A．happily B．simply C．greatly D．relatively

小題11:

A．take B．choose C．decide D．pick

小題12:

A．a(chǎn)t most B．a(chǎn)t least C．a(chǎn)t last D．a(chǎn)t best

小題13:

A．fence B．floor C．edge D．tower

小題14:

A．grateful B．useful C．wonderful D．helpful

小題15:

A．death B．warn C．trouble D．danger

小題16:

A．handle B．ignore C．fear D．hide

小題17:

A．block B．protect C．help D．separate

小題18:

A．forced B．a(chǎn)dvised C．entered D．led

小題19:

A．a(chǎn)mazing B．worrying C．exciting D．interesting

小題20:

A．cost B．doubt C．regret D．waste

School was over and I was both mentally and physically tired. I sat at the very front of the bus because of 11 to get home. Sitting at the front makes you 12 out like a shiny coin in a pile of dull pennies.
Janie, the driver, tries to break the uncomfortable atmosphere by striking the match of 13 .
I try to mind my manners and 14 listen, but usually I am too busy thinking about my day. On this day, 15, her conversation was worth listening to.
“My father’s sick, ”she said to no one in 16 . 1 could see the anxiety and fear in her eyes. With a sudden change of attitude and interest, I asked, “What’s wrong with him?”
With her eyes wet and her voice tight fighting against the tears, she  17, “Heart trouble.” Her eyes 18 as she continued. “I’ve already lost my mum, so I don’t think I can 19 losing him.”
I couldn’t react. I was 20 . My heart ached for her. I sat on the old, smelly seat thinking of the great 21 my own mother was thrown into when my father died.
I saw how hard it was, 22  still is, for her. I wouldn’t like anyone to go 23  that.
Suddenly I realized Janie wasn’t only a bus driver. That was just her job. She had a 24 world of family and concerns too. I had never thought of her as anything but a driver.
I suddenly felt very25. I realized I had only thought of people as 26 as what their purposes were in my life. I paid no attention to Janie because she was a bus driver. I had judged her by her job and just considered her 27.
For all I know, I’m just another person in 28 else’s world, and may not even be important. I 29 not have been so selfish and self-centred. Everyone has places to go to, people to see and appointments to 30 . Understanding people is an art.

小題1:	A．determination B．decision C．a(chǎn)ttempt D．a(chǎn)nxiety

小題2:	A．make B．think C．stand D．find

小題3:	A．topic B．conversation C．discussion D．message

小題4:	A．devotedly B．carelessly C．sincerely D．politely

小題5:	A．therefore B．thus C．otherwise D．however

小題6:	A．common B．silence C．particular D．surprise

小題7:	A．informed B．reminded C．a(chǎn)nnounced D．responded

小題8:	A．lowered B．closed C．widened D．opened

小題9:	A．mind B．regret C．bear D．miss

小題10:

A．a(chǎn)ngry B．shocked C．curious D．interested

小題11:

A．pain B．pity C．disappointment D．mercy

小題12:

A．yet B．a(chǎn)nd C．or D．but

小題13:

A．over B．round C．through D．without

小題14:

A．dark B．narrow C．whole D．bright

小題15:

A．confused B．selfish C．worried D．sad

小題16:

A．long B．soon C．well D．far

小題17:

A．unfit B．unselfish C．unnecessary D．unimportant

小題18:

A．someone B．a(chǎn)nyone C．no one D．everyone

小題19:

A．might B．must C．need D．should

小題20:

A．stay B．remain C．keep D．put

This is the story of two lovers, who finally got married. Both of them were romantic at first,   1 on the walk of life, problems, quarrels, profession came into their life.
One day, she finally decided “I want to break up”. “Why?” he asked.
“I am   2 .” she answered.
He kept silent the whole night, seemingly in deep   3 . finally he asked, “What can I do to   4 your mind?”
Looking into his eyes she said, “Answer my question. If you can   5 my heart, I will change my mind. Let’s say, I want a flower   6 on the face of a mountain cliff (懸崖), we both are sure that picking the flower will cause your   7 . will you do it for me?”
He said, “I will give you my   8 tomorrow.”
She woke up the next morning, found him gone, and saw a piece of paper on her bed, which   9  “My dear, I would not pick that flower for you, the   10 are …”
“When you use the computer you always    11 the software, and you cry in front of the screen. I have to save my fingers so that I can help to restore the   12 . You always leave the house keys behind, thus I have to save my   13 to rush home to open the door for you. You love traveling but always lose your way in a (n)   14 city. I have to save my eyes to show you the way. You always   15 at the computer, and that will do nothing good for your eyes. I have to save my eyes   16 when we grow old, I can help to clip your nails and help to remove those   17 white hairs.”
“Thus, my dear, unless I am sure that there is someone who loves you   18  I do … I could not pick that flower yet, and die …”
That’s life, and   19 . flowers, and romantic moments are only used and appear on the   20 of the relationship. Under all this, the pillar of true love stands.

小題1:	A．but B．a(chǎn)nd C．or D．so

小題2:	A．lonely B．shamed C．tired D．worried

小題3:	A．space B．thought C．shade D．impression

小題4:	A．speak B．change C．blow D．keep

小題5:	A．represent B．expand C．a(chǎn)dmit D．convince

小題6:	A．growing B．falling C．living D．waiting

小題7:	A．a(chǎn)ttention B．satisfaction C．interest D．death

小題8:	A．a(chǎn)greement B．a(chǎn)nswer C．a(chǎn)nnouncement D．judgment

小題9:	A．writes B．informs C．prints D．goes

小題10:

A．meanings B．messages C．reasons D．purposes

小題11:

A．turn up B．put up C．use up D．mess up

小題12:

A．structures B．programs C．balance D．position

小題13:

A．legs B．patience C．energy D．dollars

小題14:

A．a(chǎn)ncient B．new C．modern D．underground

小題15:

A．shout B．jump C．knock D．stare

小題16:

A．a(chǎn)s if B．now that C．so that D．in case

小題17:

A．a(chǎn)nnoying B．enjoyable C．dusty D．a(chǎn)musing

小題18:

A．less than B．rather than C．more than D．other than

小題19:

A．determination B．love C．progress D．power

小題20:

A．surface B．way C．principle D．nature

Last summer a tornado hit a small town nearby. I saw in the local newspaper a picture of a young woman a little boy and a younger  36  standing in front of a totally destroyed house eyes wide open with  37  .I noticed their clothing  38  closely matched ours. This would be a good opportunity to teach my children to help those less 39.
I   40   their situation to my seven-year-old twins, Brad and Martin, and   41   the boys to donate some of their less favorite toys. My little daughter, Meghan,   42   quietly when the boys piled up the old toys. After a while, Meghan walked up   43   Lucy, her much-loved doll,   44   tightly to her chest. She put her round little   45   into Lucy’s, giving her a final kiss, and then laid her   46   on top of the others. “Oh, honey,” I said，“you don’t have to give Lucy. You love her so much. ”
Meghan nodded, trying to   47   her tears. “Lucy makes me happy, Mummy. Maybe she’ll make that little girl happy, too. ”
The boys watched in surprise   48   their baby sister placed Lucy in the   49  . While I stared at Meghan, reflecting upon my donation, they went, without a word, to their room and both          50   with their valued items. Martin hesitated   51  , then looked over at Meghan and put his model car next to Lucy. Amazed, I removed my old   52   from the box, and   53   it with a new one I had bought the week before, hoping the young woman would   54   it as much.
Anyone can give away what they no longer need, but true generosity is giving what you   55 .     I, who had meant to teach, was taught.

小題1:	A．man B．woman C．girl D．boy

小題2:	A．pity B．fear C．a(chǎn)nger D．sympathy

小題3:	A．brands B．colors C．prices D．sizes

小題4:	A．optimistic B．fortunate C．thankful D．wealthy

小題5:	A．explained B．a(chǎn)nnounced C．demonstrated D．translated

小題6:	A．a(chǎn)llowed B．commanded C．requested D．encouraged

小題7:	A．watched B．behaved C．counted D．waited

小題8:	A．to B．by C．with D．for

小題9:	A．tied B．hung C．hugged D．grasped

小題10:

A．eyes B．ears C．head D．face

小題11:

A．gently B．swiftly C．painfully D．gratefully

小題12:

A．keep out B．take off C．burst into D．hold back

小題13:

A．before B．a(chǎn)s C．a(chǎn)fter D．once

小題14:

A．box B．car C．room D．picture

小題15:

A．played B．dealt C．returned D．disappeared

小題16:

A．a(chǎn)ngrily B．briefly C．eagerly D．merely

小題17:

A．jacket B．item C．newspaper D．doll

小題18:

A．balanced B．replaced C．mixed D．compared

小題19:

A．love B．keep C．wear D．wash

小題20:

A．buy B．intend C．need D．dislike

閱讀下面短文，從短文后各題的A,B,C,D四個(gè)選項(xiàng)中，選出合適填入對(duì)應(yīng)空白處的最佳選項(xiàng)，并在答題卡上將該選項(xiàng)涂黑。
A great many people are disappointed because of unrealistic expectations.
Walking up to a department store’s cloth counter, a(n)  26 young woman said,“I want to buy this material for a new dress. How much does it cost?”
“Only one   27  per yard,” replied the smirking (自鳴得意的) male clerk.
Not to be  28   back by the funny words, the woman said,” That’s fine! I’ll take ten yards.”
With  29    written all over his face, the clerk 30     measured out and wrapped the cloth, then held it out teasingly(戲弄地 ),  31   forward to receive his “   32  ”.
The woman got the package quickly from the clerk and  33   to a little old man standing beside her. “Grandpa will pay the bill instead of me,” she  34 .
He was no  35   disappointed. But in the course of living, many people are 36   when others do not  37  their expectations. In order to be happy, some expectations must be  38  .These three particular  39  and unhealthy expectations are some of the main causes:
1．Expect too much  40  .When others say,“Thank you,” or in any way to show their gratitude, be  41  . It is a gift!
2．Expect others to make you happy. They simply cannot do that. Make yourself happy and  42   your joy with others.
3． Expect not to be  43  . At times, people will simply not come through for you in the way you need.  44  them and move on.
Get rid of these three unrealistic expectations and you can begin to expect more  45  right away!

小題1:	A．tricky B．a(chǎn)ttractive C．ugly D．generous

小題2:	A．kiss B．pay C．dollar D．cent

小題3:	A．moved B．forced C．fought D．taken

小題4:	A．happiness B．enjoyment C．expectation D．courage

小題5:	A．hurriedly B．slowly C．patiently D．curiously

小題6:	A．setting B．sitting C．leaning D．taking

小題7:	A．reward B．payment C．bonus D．money

小題8:	A．tended B．paid C．pointed D．nodded

小題9:	A．smiled B．begged C．waved D．thought

小題10:

A．wonder B．use C．good D．doubt

小題11:

A．encouraged B．disappointed C．a(chǎn)nnoyed D．surprised

小題12:

A．live up to B．go against C．go without D．hope for

小題13:

A．set B．made C．dropped D．completed

小題14:

A．reasonable B．proper C．unimportant D．unrealistic

小題15:

A．profit B．kiss C．a(chǎn)ppreciation D．disappointment

小題16:

A．happy B．sad C．a(chǎn)ngry D．excited

小題17:

A．spare B．share C．make D．control

小題18:

A．put down B．let down C．taken down D．thrown down

小題19:

A．Forgive B．Punish C．Blame D．Praise

小題20:

A．happiness B．encouragement C．excitement D．pride

When something goes wrong，it can be very satisfying to say，“Well, it’s so-and-so’s fault.” or “I know I’m late，but it’s not my fault；the car broke down.” It is probably not your fault，but once you form the habit of blaming somebody or something else for a bad situation，you are a loser. You have no power and could do nothing that helps change the situation. However, you can have great power over what happens to you if you stop focusing on whom to blame and start focusing on how to remedy the situation. This is the winner’s key to success.
Winners are great at overcoming problems. For example, if you were late because your car broke down, maybe you need to have your car examined more regularly. Or, you might start to carry along with you the useful phone numbers, so you could call for help when in need. For another example, if your colleague causes you problems on the job for lack of responsibility or ability, find ways of dealing with his irresponsibility or inability rather than simply blame the person. Ask to work with a different person, or don’t rely on this person. You should accept that the person is not reliable and find creative ways to work successfully regardless of how your colleague fails to do his job well.
This is what being a winner is all about—creatively using your skills and talents so that you are successful no matter what happens. Winners don’t have fewer problems in their lives; they have just as many difficult situations to face as anybody else. They are just better at seeing those problems as challenges and opportunities to develop their own talents. So, stop focusing on “whose fault it is.” Once you are confident about your power over bad situations, problems are just stepping stop on for success.
小題1:According to the passage, winners        .

A．deal with problems rather than blame others

B．meet with fewer difficulties in their lives

C．have responsible and able colleagues

D．blame themselves rather that others

小題2:When your colleague brings about a problem, you should         .

A．a(chǎn)sk a more able colleague for help

B．blame him for his lack of responsibility

C．tell him to find the cause of the problem

D．find a better way to handle the problem

小題3:When problems occur, winners take them as         .

A．excuses for their failures	B．barriers to greater power
C．challenges to their colleagues	D．chances for self-development

小題4:Which of the following is the best title for the passage?

A．A Winner’s Problem.	B．A Winner’s Secret.
C．A Winner’s Opportunity.	D．A Winner’s Achievement.