第二部分：阅读理解(第一节20小题，第二节5小题;每小题2分，满分50分)
第一节：阅读下列材料，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该选项标号涂黑。
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With one of my best friends overseas at the moment, enjoying romance in Costa Rica, the job of looking after her dog has fallen to me. A few months ago, Missy came to my friend’s house at the request of a local vet, and she has been abused during her brief life.
When we first visited my friend and Missy, my friend had to gently pull her over on a lead to get her to come to us. We waited about ten minutes while Missy ran back and forth, wanting to come but being terrified to do so, each step coming closer, then running away, and then coming another step closer. Once she was within reach of our hands, she allowed affection and received completely. In fact, once we began, there was no getting rid of her. She could not get enough of it. Even so, she would be weak in her hind legs, scared to stand full height, still showing signs of where she had been beaten and hurt, half expecting to be yelled at or beaten—the poor, beautiful thing.
Obviously Missy came to the right home. My friend has given birth to a baby of her own and shows the loving mother energy without effort. This is just what Missy has needed. In the couple of months since I first met this lovely dog she has, step by step, evolved into a new dog, thanks to the love of my friend. Sadly, there are still signs of her injuries. She still does her dance of running away before coming forward with most people.
I have also just discovered that Missy has some injury associated with cameras or some kind of equipment. Each time I took my camera out to take a photo of her, she ran away, very frightened. So for the sake of her wellbeing over her vanity(自负) I will settle for the first photo I took before she ran from the camera.
Over the last two weeks, my bond with Missy has strengthened daily, with long walks, lots of affection, and the most communicative eye contact a dog could ever offer. She is a beautiful soul and what that dear dog must have gone through, I hate to imagine. In quiet times together, Missy now trusts me enough to roll over completely, so I can rub her belly. When standing, she will jump up ever so gently to be closer to me, putting her paws on my legs as she looks at me with those beautiful eyes. And for the first time since I’ve known her, I now see her tail wag regularly as she runs around the yard with me, or whenever I speak with her.
Missy is the most courageous, trusting soul I have known for a long time. Despite the effects of the hurt she has once suffered before, she has dared to trust again, to allow love in, and to realize that not everyone is like the people she used to meet. The unconditional love that dogs give to their companions is a great lesson for us all the best of times. But seeing Missy’s courage in trying to trust again, I think she plays the role of a gentle teacher as well. When she dares to trust again, she does not know what lies ahead. Simply what she needs is to try to trust again, in order to allow love in and for her own happiness. If only all the people of the world who are carrying injure and fear from former hurts had the courage of Missy to try again, to open their hearts, and to know that not everyone they are meeting or will meet are the same kinds of people as before. Keep it in mind that tomorrow is another day.
41. What does the underlined word “abused” in the first paragraph mean?
A. Protected greatly. B. Abandoned carelessly.
C. Treated badly. D. Taken seriously.
42. Why did the author think it was good for Missy to stay with her friend?
A. Because her friend could offer the love of mother to Missy.
B. Because her friend had more free time to take care of Missy.
C. Because her friend stayed long at home and felt quite lonely.
D. Because her friend helped Missy to accept different people.
43. How did the author feel when she first saw Missy?
A. Proud and relaxed. B. Sorry and concerned.
C. Guilty and disgusted. D. Sad and disappointed.
44. What does the fifth paragraph mainly tell us?
A. The author has mastered the skills to communicate with Missy.
B. The author has made Missy understand and follow her orders.
C. The author has succeeded in gaining the trust of Missy gradually.
D. The author has come to realize the potential qualities of Missy.
45. According to the passage, what is the author’s suggestion?
A. No future in the past. B. Every dog has its day.
C. All efforts will pay off. D. Never too late to mend.
