(一)(2014,沈阳)
Lisa and Mike were celebrating their anniversary(周年纪念日).The couple used to be sweet.But now __1__ had changed since they got married.The once lovely couple had turned bitter(痛苦).They fought over every little thing.__2__ of them hated the way things had changed.
Lisa was __3__ for Mike to come home.She hoped that Mike would remember their anniversary.She __4__ imagined that her husband would bring her flowers.In this __5__,they could remember the old happiness again and forget all the __6__.But her imagination was cut short(打断)when the phone in the bedroom __7__.
Lisa answered to the sound of a man.“Hello madam,I'm calling from the police station.Is this Mr. Mike Green's __8__?”“Yes,it is!”
“I'm sorry madam but there was a traffic accident and a man has __9__.We got this number from his wallet(钱夹).We need you to come and identify (辨认) his body.”
Lisa was shocked (震惊)!__10__ could this happen!She'd have died for another chance to mend every little fight!She lay and cried __11__ the floor in pain.She lost her chance.Forever!
__12__,there was a noise at the doorway.The door opened and Mike came in.“My dear,it's a __13__ day today. My wallet was stolen.”
“That's the best __14__ I've ever heard,” Lisa said with a smile as her eyes were __15__.
( B )1.A.interests B.things
C.habits D.friendship
( D )2.A.All B.One C.None D.Both
( C )3.A.searching B.singing
C.waiting D.starting
( A )4.A.even B.always C.hardly D.sometimes
( C )5.A.time B.day C.way D.fact
( A )6.A.fighting B.feeling C.decision D.love
( B )7.A.sounded B.rang
C.knocked D.made
( D )8.A.office B.address
C.speaking D.number
( C )9.A.lost B.left C.died D.hurt
( A )10.A.How B.When C.Where D.What
( B )11.A.above B.on C.beside D.to
( D )12.A.Luckily B.Slowly
C.Quietly D.Suddenly
( B )13.A.nice B.bad C.cool D.warm
( A )14.A.news B.advice
C.lie D.information
( C )15.A.looking B.putting
C.watering D.turning
(二)(2014,徐州)
“Sesame Street” is a TV programme for children.It first appeared in New York __16__ 1969.It is called “the longest street in the world”.That's __17__ the TV programme by that name can now be seen in so many parts of the world.
In the US over six million children watch the programme regularly.The __18__ include more than half the nation's preschool(学龄前)children.Parents love the programme.Many teachers also consider it a great help,__19__ some educators are against certain things in it.
Tests show children from different __20__ have benefited(受益)from watching the programme.Those who watch it five times __21__ week learn more than those who watch it once in a while.In the US the programme is shown at __22__ hours so that more children can watch it.The programmes all __23__ songs,stories,jokes and pictures to help children understand numbers,letters and human relationship.But there are some differences.__24__,the programme made in Mexico City __25__ more time to teaching whole words than to teaching letters one by one.
Why is “Sesame Street” more successful than other children's shows?There __26__ many reasons—the good education of its producers,the support __27__ the government and businesses,and the skillful use of many TV tricks.Also __28__ watch it along with their children.This is partly because famous adult stars often appear on it.But the best reason may be that it makes every child __29__ able to learn.Children find themselves learning,and they want to learn __30__.
( C )16.A.at B.on C.in D.since
( B )17.A.why B.because C.when D.how
( A )18.A.viewers B.visitors
C.witnesses D.settlers
( C )19.A.and B.so C.though D.or
( D )20.A.films B.cartoons
C.stories D.backgrounds
( A )21.A.a B.an C.the D.不填
( B )22.A.the same B.different
C.early D.late
( A )23.A.use B.take C.sing D.do