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(09·北京)
Jame’s New Bicycle
James shook his money box again. Nothing! He carefully __36__ the coins that lay on the bed .
＄24. 52 was all that he had. The bicycle he wanted was at least ＄90!_37____ on earth was he going to get the ___38___ of the money?
He knew that his friends all had bicycle. It was __39___ to hang around with people when you were the only one without wheels. He thought about what he could do. There was no ___40__ asking his parents, for he knew they had no money to _41____.
There was only one way to get money, and that was to __42_ it . He would have to find a job . __43____ who would hire him and what could he do? He decided to ask Mr. Clay for advice ,who usually had__44_ on most things.
“Well, you can start right here, ”said Mr.. clay. “My windows need cleaning and my
car needs washing. ”
That was the __45__ of James’ s odd-job（零工） business. For three months he worked every day after finishing his homework. He took dogs and babies for walks, cleared out cupboards ,and mended books. He lost count of the _46____ of jobs that people found for him to do. He took dogs and babies for walks, cleared out cupboards, and mended books. He lost count of the 47 of cars he washed and windows he cleaned, but the __48___ increased and he knew that he would soon have __49____ for the bicycle he longed for.
The day __50_ came when James counted his money and found ＄ 94. 32. He _51___ no time and went down to the shop to pick up the bicycle he wanted. He rode __52__ home, looking forward to showing his new bicycle to his friends. It had been hard _53__ for the money, but James knew that he valued his bicycle far more _54__ he had bought it with his own money. He had _55__ what he thought was impossible, and that was worth even than the bicycle.
36. A. cleaned B. covered C. counted D. checked
37. A. How B. Why C. Who D. What
38. A. amount B. part C. sum D. rest
39. A. brave B. hard C. smart D. unfair
40. A. point B. reason C. result D. right
41. A. split B. spend C. spare D. save
42. A. borrow B. earn C. raise D. collect
43. A. Or B. So C. For D. But
44. A. decisions B. experience C. opinions D. knowledge
45. A. beginning B. introduction C. requirement D. opening
46. A. similarity B. quality C. suitability D. variety
47. A. brand B. number C. size D. type
48. A. effort B. pressure C. money D. trouble
49. A. all B. enough C. much D. some
50. A. finally B. instantly C. normally D. regularly
51. A. gave B. left C. took D. wasted
52. A. patiently B. proudly C. silently D. tiredly
53. A. applying B. asking C. looking D. working
54. A. since B. if C. than D. though
55. A. deserved B. benefited C. achieved D. learned
(09·北京A篇)
How I Turned to Be Optimistic
I began to grow up that winter night when my parents and I were returning from my aunt＇s house, and my mother said that we might soon be leaving for America. We were on the bus then. I was crying, and some people on the bus were turning around to look at me. I remember that I could not bear the thought of never hearing again the radio program for school children to which I listened every morning.
I do not remember myself crying for this reason again. In fact, I think I cried very little when I was saying goodbye to my friends and relatives. When we were leaving I thought about all the places I was going to see—the strange and magical places I had known only from books and pictures. The country I was leaving never to come back was hardly in my head then.
The four years that followed taught me the importance of optimism, but the idea did not come to me at once. For the first two years in New York I was really lost—having to study in three schools as a result of family moves. I did not quite know what I was or what I should be. Mother remarried, and things became even more complex for me. Some time passed before my stepfather and I got used to each other. I was often sad, and saw no end to “the hard times. ”
My responsibilities in the family increased a lot since I knew English better than everyone else at home. I wrote letters, filled out forms, translated at interviews with Immigration officers, took my grandparents to the doctor and translated there, and even discussed telephone bills with company representatives.
From my experiences I have learned one important rule: Almost all common troubles eventually go away! Something good is certain to happen in the end when you do not give up, and just wait a little! I believe that my life will turn out all right, even though it will not be that easy.
56. How did the author get to know America?
A. From her relatives B. From her mother
C. From Books and pictures D. From radio programs
57. Upon leaving for America the author felt .
A. confused B. excited C. worried D. amazed
58. For the first two years in New York, the author .
A. often lost her way B. did not think about her future
C. studied in three different schools D. got on well with her stepfather
59. What can we learn about the author from Paragraph 4?
A. She worked as a translator
B. She attended a lot of job interviews
C. She paid telephone bills for her family
D. She helped her family with her English
60. The author believes that .
A. her future will be free from troubles
B. it is difficult to learn to become patient
C. there are more good things than bad things
D. good things will happen if one keeps trying
(09·北京B篇)
Dear Friend.
The recent success of children’s books has made the general public aware that there's a huge market out there.
And there's a growing need for new writers trained to create the ＄3 billion worth of children's books bought each year……plus stories and articles needed by over 650 publishers of magazines for children and teenagers.
Who are these needed writers? They’re ordinary folks like you and me.
But am I good enough?
I was once where you might be now. My thoughts of writing had been pushed down by self-doubt, and I didn't know where to turn for help.
Then, I accepted a free offer from the Institute to test my writing aptitude（潛能）, and it turned out to be the inspiration I needed.
The promise that paid off
The Institute made the same promise to me that they will make to you, if you show basic writing ability:
You will complete at least one manuscript（手稿）suitable to hand in to a publisher by the time you finish our course.
I really didn't expect any publication before I finished the course, but that happened. I sold three stories. And I soon discovered that was not unusual at the Institute.
Since graduation, I have authored 34 nationally published children's books and over 300 stories and articles.
Free test and brochure
We offer a free aptitude test and will send you a copy of our brochure describing our recognized home-study courses on the basis of one-on-one training.
Realize your writing dream today. There's nothing sadder than a dream delayed until it fades forever.
Sincerely.
Kristi Holl, Instructor
Institute of Children's Literature
61. From the first three paragraphs, we learn that .
A. children's books are usually bestsellers
B. publishers are making ＄3 billion each year
C. magazines for teenagers have drawn public attention
D. there is a growing need for writers of children's books
62. When finishing the course, you are promised to .
A. be a successful publisher
B. become a confident editor
C. finish one work for publication
D. get one story or article published
63. Kristi Holl mentions her experience mainly to ____.
A. prove she is a good instructor
B. Promote the writing program
C. Give her advice on course preparation
D. Show she sold more stories than articles
(09·北京C篇)
How Room Designs Affect Our Work and Feelings
Architects have long had the feeling that the places we live in can affect our thoughts, feelings and behaviors, But now scientists are giving this feelings an empirical（經驗的, 實證的）basis. They are discovering how to design spaces that promote creativity, keep people focused, and lead to relaxation.
Researches show that aspects of the physical environment can influence creativity. In 2007, Joan Meyers-Levy at the University of Minnesota, reported that the height of a room’s ceiling affects how people to think. Her research indicates that the higher callings encourage people to think more freely, which may lead them to make more abstract connections. Low ceilings, on the other hand, may inspire a more detailed outlook.
In addition to ceiling height, the view afforded by a building may influence an occupant’s ability to concentrate. Nancy Wells and her colleagues at Cornell University found in their study that kids who experienced the greatest increase in greenness as a result of a family move made the most gains on a standard test of attention.
Using nature to improve focus of attention ought to pay off academically, and it seems to, according to a study led by C. Kenneth Tanner, head of the School Design ＆Planning Laboratory at University of Georgia. Tanner and his team found that students in classrooms with unblocked views of at least 50 feet outside the window had higher scores on tests of vocabulary, language arts and maths than did students whose classrooms primarily overlooked roads and parking lots.
Recent study on room lighting design suggests that dim（暗淡的）light helps people to loosen up. If that is true generally, keeping the light low during dinner or at parties could increase relaxation. Researchers of Harvard Medical School also discovered that furniture with rounded edges could help visitors relax.
So far scientists have focused mainly on public buildings. “We have a very limited number of studies, so we’re almost looking at the problem through a straw（吸管）, ”architect David Allison says. “How do you take answers to very specific questions and make broad, generalized use of them? That’s what we're all struggling with. ”
64. What does Joan Meyers-Levy focus on in her research?
A. Light
B. Ceilings
C. Windows
D. Furniture.
65. The passage tells us that____.
A. the shape of furniture may affect people, s feelings
B. lower ceilings may help improve students’ creativity
C. children in a dim classroom may improve their grades
D. Students in rooms with unblocked views may feel relaxed
66. The underlined sentence in the last paragraph probably means that _______.
A. the problem is not approached step by step
B. the researches so far have faults in themselves
C. the problem is too difficult for researchers to detect
D. research in this area is not enough to make generalized pattens
67. Which of the following shows the organization of the passage?
CP: Central Point P: point Sp: Sub—point（次要點）C: Conclusion
(09·北京E篇)
Camping wild is a wonderful way to experience the natural world and, at it best, it makes little environmental influence. But with increasing numbers of people wanting to escape into the wilderness. It is becoming more and more important to camp unobtrusively（不引人注目的）and leave no mark.
Wild camping is not permitted in many places, particularly in crowded lowland Britain, Wherever you are, find out about organizations responsible for managing wild spaces, and contact them to find out their policy on camping and shelter building. For example, it is fine to camp wild in remote parts of Scotland, but in England you must ask the landowner’s permission, except in national parks.
Camping is about having relaxation, sleeping outdoors, experiencing bad weather, and making do without modern conveniences. A busy, fully-equipped campsite（野營地）seems to go against this, so seek out smaller, more remote places with easy access to open spaces and perhaps beaches. Better still, find a campsite with no road access: Walking in makes a real adventure.
Finding the right spot to camp is the first step to guaranteeing a good night’s sleep. Choose a campsite with privacy and minimum influence on others and the environment. Try to use an area where people have obviously camped before rather than creating a new spot. When camping in woodland, avoid standing dead trees. Which may fall on a windy night. Avoid animal runs and caves, and possible homes of biting insects. Make sure you have most protection on the windward side. If you make a fire, do so downwind of your shelter. Always consider what influence you might have on the nature word. Avoid damaging plants. A good campsite is found, not made-changing it should be unnecessary.
72. You needn’t ask for permission when camping in .
A. national parks in England B. most parts of Scotland
C. crowded lowland Britain D. most parts of England
73. The author thinks that a good campsite is one .
A. with easy access B. used previously
C. with modern conveniences D. far away from beaches
74. The last paragraph mainly deals with .
A. protecting animals
B. building a campfire
C. camping in woodland
D. finding a campsite with privacy
75. The passage is mainly about .
A. the protection of campsites
B. the importance of wild camping
C. the human influence on campsites
D. the dos and don’ts of wild camping
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