第二节完形填空(共20小题;每小题1.5分，共30分)
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Appeal to Emotion(情感)
My childhood left three months ago on a plane to Austria.
It was a 36 day when my baby cousins moved away. My cousins were a fundamental part ofmy life; 37 they were not with me, they were on my mind. They brought back the untroubleddays of my childhood, 38 games, adventures and silliness, but they also helped 39 me from anat-times selfish teenager into a responsible adult.
My aunt and uncle moved here from Boston with their 1-year-old daughter Yasmeen. They livedin an apartment on the side of our house and I was 40 to have our family, especially a baby girl,so close to us. Yasmeen had close friendships with each of my sisters, but I knew the one that41 between us was the strongest. As she began to walk on her own and talk in full sentences, Irealized my great 42 upon her. I noticed that she’d 43 some of my unpleasant actions, 44 withher mother after I had done the same. Yasmeen made me realize what being a good 45 reallywas.
When Maya was born, Yasmeen had a hard time 46 . She was jealous(妒忌)of the attentionwe all paid to her new younger sister, so I did my best to keep her company when she mighthave not been 47. Once Yasmeen overcame her jealousy, she was able to 48 Maya’spresence, like we all did. I tried to take advantage of our times together, doing my best to 49my schedule for my two favorite people.
My 50 with Yasmeen and Maya has taught me the importance of influential people. I know thatI have helped Yasmeen and Maya 51 , but “the babies” have had an even greater influence onmy own life. They have shown me how to be a parent, a sister, a child, and most importantly, afriend. Our 52 has made me a better person—a more patient person, with the ability to 53endless questions and spilled(洒)juice; an 54 person, able to have fun and be happy withothers; a role model, 55 the babies ideas about right and wrong, and a compassionateperson, able to forgive and love.
36. A. sad B. busy C. fine D. relaxing
37. A. until B. before C. when D. unless
38. A. against B. through C. besides D. for
39. A. lead B. challenge C. mature D. encourage
40. A. overjoyed B. embarrassed C. surprised D. afraid
41. A. ended B. started C. survived D. developed
42. A. pressure B. dependence C. mercy D. influence
43. A. doubt B. regret C. copy D. guide
44. A. debating B. arguing C. negotiating D. checking
45. A. leader B. partner C. friend D. example
46. A. sharing B. adjusting C. recognizing D. struggling
47. A. noticed B. admired C. comforted D. protected
48. A. ignore B. mind C. sense D. enjoy
49. A. affect B. accept C. free D. ruin
50. A. instruction B. experiment C. experience D. interview
51. A. grow B. succeed C. think D. behave
52. A. meeting B. relationship C. responsibility D. respect
53. A. review B. tolerate C. repeat D. avoid
54. A. honest B. independent C. aggressive D. enthusiastic
55. A. showing B. writing C. awarding D. permitting
第三部分：阅读理解(共两节，40分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2分，共30分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Let’s Go Fly a Kite . . .
—at Piedmont Middle School’s celebration of kites!
Come and learn how to build all sorts of kites, from the simplest diamond-shaped kites to themost complex box kites. Stay as long as you like and build as many kites as you want. Onceyou have finished a kite, get advice on flying techniques from kite expert LorenaHallsberg.Thecelebration will be at Piedmont Middle School, 151 Piedmont School Drive.
The Piedmont Middle School Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) has organized a refreshment(茶点) tent. All profits will benefit future PTO activities. Take a break from kite flying and drinksome lemonade! While you are doing so, why not join the PTO? Membership is free; you justdonate your time. Show your support for Piedmont Middle School by joining the PTO thisSaturday!
When: Saturday, April 11, from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Where: Piedmont Middle School
Why: For fun!
Cost: Free, thanks to a generous gift from Bizarco Kite Company!
Schedule
9:00 am —Kite-building booths open. All materials are supplied for kites.
10:00 am —Kite-building shows by Lorena Hallsberg in the courtyard. Come by and learn howto build box kites and kites that look and fly like butterflies.
11:00 am —Kite-flying shows on the school track. Learn all the most important skills.
12:00 pm —Kite-flying competitions on the school track.
1:00 pm —Presentation by Dr. Brian Lehrman in the show tent: “The History of Kites”.
2:00 pm —Best Kite competitions and judging in the show tent. Come see the most artistickites
and the most interesting theme kites.
3:00 pm —Presentation by Dr. Lehrman in the show tent: “Kites and Science”.
3:30 pm —Awards ceremony conducted by Headmaster Seward on the football field. Theresults of the day’s judging will be announced, with awards such as Best of Show, MostArtistic, Highest Flyer, and others. Winners will receive gifts from the Bizarco Kite Company!
4:00–5:00 pm —Let’s all go fly a kite! Everyone flies kites at the same time, creating awonderful
sight for all to enjoy.
Come to the kite celebration, enjoy yourself and learn more.
56. The main purpose of Paragraph 2 is to ask people to _______.
A. build a kite B. support the PTO C. take a break D. join the fun
57. Which times are most important for people who want to join in kite competitions?
A. 10:00 am and 11:00 am. B. 12:00 pm and 2:00 pm.
C. 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm. D. 2:00 pm and 4:00 pm.
58. From the passage, we know that the kite celebration _______.
A. is enjoyable and educational
B. is strict about the shapes of kites
C. gets money from PTO of Piedmont Middle School
D. gives people a chance to see kites from around the world
59. The passage is intended for _______.
A. school staff B. kite experts
C. students and parents D. kite companies