________ many times, but he still could not understand it.

 A．Having been told       B．Tough he had been told         

C．He was told           D．Having told

The college education system should be reformed ______ it can follow the pace of the

economic development.

A. so long as    B. so that                  C. only if                        D. even though

This has been my life. I have found it worth living, and ____ it gladly again if I _____ the chance.

  A. would live; had  B. had lived; have hadC. have lived; had  D. would live; had had

In such dry weather, the flowers will have to be watered if they ________.

A．have survived      B．a(chǎn)re to survive         C．would survive      D．will survive

Being the head of a high school for many years, I grew tired of budget meetings, funding cuts, and many other administrative chores (雜務(wù)). I started to dream of retirement. Sitting in traffic on a weekday morning, I would find my mind wandering. I would imagine spending time with my grandchildren, quiet evenings with my wife, traveling, or rediscovering some great books. I told myself that I wouldn’t sign myself up for any committees, any classes, or anything requiring a schedule.

    My first day of retirement came at last! I cooked a great breakfast for my wife and me, leisurely read the paper, cleaned a bit of the house, and wrote a few letters to friends. On the second day, I cooked breakfast, read the paper … On the third day, … This is retirement? I tried to tell myself that it was just the transition (過(guò)渡), that those golden moments were right round the corner, and that I would enjoy them soon enough. But something was missing.

A former colleague asked a favor. A group of students was going to Jamaica to work with children in the poorest neighborhoods. Would I interrupt my newfound “happiness” and return to the students, just this once? One trip. That’s all. My bags were packed and by the door.

The trip was very inspiring. I was moved not only by the poverty I saw but also by the sense of responsibility of the young people on the trip. When I returned home, I offered to work one day a week with a local youth organization. The experience was so positive that I was soon volunteering nearly full-time, working with students across North America to assist them in their voluntary work.

Now, it seems, the tables have turned. Some days I am the teacher, other days I am the student. These young people have reawakened my commitment (責(zé)任感) to social justice issues by challenging me to learn more about the situation in the world today, where people are still poor and suffer because of greed, corruption and war. Most important, they have given me the opportunity to continue to participate in helping to find solutions. In return, I help them do their charitable projects overseas. I’ve gone from running one school to helping oversee the construction of schools in twenty-one countries!

41. What did the writer expect to do after he retired?

A. To stay away from busy schedules.

B. To write some great books.

C. To teach his grandchildren.

D. To plan for his future.

42. Why did the writer decide to go to Jamaica?

A. He missed his students in that country.

B. He couldn’t refuse his colleague’s favor.

C. He was concerned about the people there.

D. He was not satisfied with his retired life.

43. The underlined part “the tables have turned” (Paragraph 5) means that the writer _________.

A. improved the situation in his school

B. felt happy to work with students again

C. became a learner rather than a teacher

D. changed his attitude toward his retired life

44. What does the writer think of his retired life now?

A. Disappointing.              B. Troublesome.                C. Relaxing.               D. Meaningful.

Viewers will have ________ second chance to see Saturday’s concert on ________ Channel 4 tonight.

  A. a; the                                   B. the; the                           C. the; 不填                      D. a; 不填

No progress was made in the trade talk as either side world accept the conditions of_______.

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

27．I would have come to see you earlier, but I __________ too busy.

       A．had been        B．were            C．was            D．would be

17． On yesterday’s interview, he didn’t make a（an） ____ at all; what was the matter with him?

     A． apology         B． change             C． difference       D． appearance

第二部分  閱讀理解（共兩節(jié)，滿(mǎn)分50分）

       第一節(jié)  閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的四個(gè)選項(xiàng)（A、B、C和D）中，選出最佳答案，并在答題卡上將該項(xiàng)涂黑。（共20小題；每小題2分，滿(mǎn)分40分）

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       Liverpool, with its half a million citizens, is a big city. It's a city with variety and options.

       Every year, tourists from all over the world go to Liverpool, most of whom head straight for the stadium to catch the city's two football teams in action. Liverpool and Everton are both world－famous clubs with fans from all corners of the World, as well as a good number of home grown supporters.

       Another big draw to the city is the four local boys. Paul, John, George and Ringo, collectively famous as The Beatles. The pop quartet (四重唱表演小組) first put Liverpool on the world map in the 1960s. The Beatles Story, situated at the Albert Dock, is a huge draw for fans, and you'll find the Beatles shop and ever－popular Cavern Club, the “birthplace of the perfect Four”, in the Cavern Quarter of the city. Fans can also join one of the coach trips around the sights associated with the band, from the houses they grew up in, to the places including Penny Lane and Strawberry Fields.

       But Liverpool is about more than music and sport. It is rich in history, with some of the most shocking architecture in the UK. The city has two great cathedrals(教堂): Anglican－the largest of its kind in Europe; and the more modern－styled Metropolitan. The famous waterfront, with the Pierhead and the Albert Docks, is also worth a visit. Many of the city's great museums are situated here, including the Walker Art Gallery, the Liverpool Maritime Museum, and the Tate Gallery, which is home to the largest modern art collection in the North. The nightlife in the city also has a lot to offer. With more than 250 bars, pubs and restaurants, there is always something for everyone to do in Liverpool. Music, museums, shopping, history, pubs and bars——it's all there. It is the world in one city, a place truly deserving of the Capital of Culture title.

41．Liverpool and Everton are___________clubs.

       A．a(chǎn)rchitecture             B．music                     C．tourist                    D．football

42．What made Liverpool first known to the world?

       A．The Beatles Story.                                      B．Cavern Club.

       C．The Beatles.                                               D．The Beatles shop.

43．Compared with Metropolitan, the cathedral Anglican is__________.

       A．more traditional                                         B．more shocking

       C．better－known                                           D．smaller

44．Why does the author say “It is the world in one city” in the last paragraph?

       A．Liverpool belongs to the world.

       B．Liverpool is world famous now.

       C．Liverpool owns lots of museums well－known in the world.

       D．Liverpool is a lively city with various cultures.