Ⅰ.语言知识及应用(共两节，满分45分)
第一节 完形填空(共15小题;每小题2分，满分30分)
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从1～15各题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项。
I am a team leader in an insurance company.We are going through a lot of changes right now，which is __1__ much stress for all of us.
A few weeks ago I was having a day so __2__ that I even doubted if I had the ability to do this challenging work，and was about ready to change to a less stressful job __3__.Something happened that day changed my way of __4__，and I am so appreciative of this young lady.I want to let her know that the small act __5__.
On the top of my cubicle (工作隔间) I have a small collection of lighthouses (灯塔) to let people know where I am sitting in case my team members have to find me for emergencies.
That day I came into the office and was about to get the day __6__ when Crystal came over.I asked if she needed anything.She said，“I __7__ you something.” I looked at her with a __8__ look and said，“Well，thank you，but why would you buy me anything?” I had never spoke to this young lady before.She said，“Every day I stand up and look across the __9__ and see your lighthouses.Then I feel I am not alone and I encourage myself that there are always __10__ things in life.I saw this on the way to work and thought you would like it.I wish it would have the same __11__ as your lighthouses do.” In her hand she had a small globe with a lighthouse and a ship on it.I gave her a hug and __12__ her.I don’t think she knows how much that small act of __13__ changed my day：I remained __14__ the rest of the day.
For anyone that reads this，I hope you remember，no matter what the __15__ is，you could change someone’s day，or even his views on life.
1.A.preventing B.reducing C.causing D.suffering
2.A.funny B.nice C.bad D.dull
3.A.everywhere B.elsewhere C.anywhere D.nowhere
4.A.working B.behaving C.speaking D.thinking
5.A.broke my heart B.touched my heart C.lost my heart D.tore my heart
6.A.ended B.started C.changed D.avoided
7.A.borrowed B.lent C.sold D.bought
8.A.delighted B.puzzled C.thankful D.worried
9.A.dorm B.office C.ship D.tower
10.A.bright B.challenging C.bad D.stressful
11.A.opinion B.cause C.expectation D.effect
12.A.praised B.thanked C.scolded D.refused
13.A.justice B.courage C.kindness D.tolerance
14.A.careful B.encouraged C.tired D.alone
15.A.present B.work C.gesture D.intention
第二节 语法填空(共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空。
One night，at 11?30 p.m.，an older African American woman was standing on the side of an Alabama highway trying to endure a lashing rainstorm.Her car had broken 16.________and she desperately needed a ride.Soaking (湿透) wet，she 17.________(decide) to flag down the next car.A young white man stopped 18.________(help) her—generally unheard of in those conflictfilled 1960s.The man took her to 19.________(safe)，helped her get assistance and put her into a taxicab.She seemed to be in a big hurry，but wrote down his address，thanked 20.________.
Seven days went by and 21.________knock came on the man’s door.22.________his surprise，a giant console color TV was delivered to his home.A special note was attached.It read，“Thank you so much 23.________assisting me on the highway the other night.The rain drenched (湿透) not only my clothes 24.________ my spirits.Then you came along.Because of you，I was able to make it to my 25.________(die) husband’s bedside just before he passed away.God bless you for helping me and unselfishly serving others.”
Ⅱ.阅读(共两节，满分50分)
第一节 阅读理解(共20小题;每小题2分，满分40分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项。
A
Many people may be surprised by the number of chemicals that they are exposed to through everyday household products.
In a study 25 women had their homes and bodies tested for 89 environmental pollutants—including pesticides (杀虫剂) and chemicals found in plastics and cleaning products.On average 20 chemicals were found on their bodies or in their homes.
Much is unknown about the possible health effects of chemicals in everyday household products.But certain chemicals—like phthalates (邻苯二甲酸盐) found in plastics—have been linked to potential health risks，including higher risks of certain cancers，though the evidence mainly comes from research on lab animals.Other household chemicals are known to harm the skin，eyes and airways—and may worsen asthma (哮喘).Many more chemicals found remain untested.
Chemicals likely come from a range of sources，so it is not always clear how to reduce people’s exposure，according to Dr.Rebecca Altman，the lead researcher on the new study.“However，” she said，“there are still measures people can take.”
In the original study，she noted，women were given advice based on the particular chemicals they were exposed to—such as using fragrancefree washing liquid and personalcare products.
For the current study，Altman and her colleagues interviewed two dozen women who’d taken part in the previous study to see how they would react to information about their household chemical exposures.They found that the women were generally surprised at the range of chemicals found in their homes and bodies.They were also surprised that even some banned things were found.
With many questions about the health effects of household chemicals unanswered，some experts worry that giving people information about their everyday exposures will cause unnecessary fear.However，the researchers found that the women in their study were typically not alarmed，and instead wanted “more rather than less” information on the issue.
26.Which of the following statements about chemicals in household products is TRUE?
A.Some of them have bad effects on health，while some have good effects.
B.Longterm exposure to them is certain to cause a deadly illness.
C.In the study it was found that certain chemicals can cause cancers.
D.It is uncertain what effects some chemicals have on health.
27.The underlined word “airways” in Paragraph 3 most probably refers to ________.
A.the passage running from your nose and throat to the lungs
B.things that look like fine threads growing in the body
C.the passage between rows of rooms in a building
D.the area just inside the front door of a building
28.Why is it NOT clear how to reduce exposure to chemicals?
A.Because all everyday products contain chemicals.
B.Because much is unknown about the sources.
C.Because chemicals come from a variety of sources.
D.Because measures have not been tested for their effects.
29.According to Dr.Rebecca Altman，________.
A.women were more likely to be harmed by chemicals
B.fragrant products may contain harmful chemicals
C.it is unnecessary to inform people about the study results
D.further study on everyday products should be done immediately
30.What was the women’s attitude towards the study results?
A.They were angry that so many chemicals were found.
B.They refused to be subjects for the study any more.
C.They were afraid of getting bad news about their health.
D.They would like to know more related information.
