2013年北京市各区中考二模英语完形填空试题及答案
2013年北京通州-初三英语二模试题及答案word版
北京市通州区2013年初中毕业统一检测英语2013年5月考生须知1. 本试卷分为听力理解、语言知识运用、阅读理解和书面表达四部分，共8页。
2. 本试卷满分100分，考试时间120分钟。
3. 考试结束，请将本试卷和答题卡交回。
4. 请将姓名、校名填写在答题纸密封线外指定的位置上。
听力理解（共20分）一、听对话，从下面各题所给的A、B、C三幅图片中选择与对话内容相符的图片。
每段对话读两遍。
（共4分，每小题1分）1.A B C2.B3.B C4.A B C二、听对话或独白，根据对话或独白的内容，从下面各题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选择最佳选项。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
（共10分，每小题1分）请听一段对话，完成第5至第6小题。
5. What time is it now?A. 5:00.B. 6:00.C. 7:00.6. What’s the relationship between the speakers?A. Teacher and student.B. Husband and wife.C. Doctor and patient.请听一段对话，完成第7至第8小题。
7. Who did Lucy look after yesterday?A. Her brother.B. Her father.C. Her uncle.8. How long has Tom been in the hospital?A. Two days.B. Three days.C. Four days.请听一段对话，完成第9至第11小题。
9. Where is Grace going to work?A. In the camp.B. At the store.C. In the school.10. What is Alex going to do in the camp?A. Work with his father.B. Learn how to sell.C. Do some sports.11. What does Alex think of the camping?A. It’s great.B. It’s useful.C. It’s crazy.请听一段独白，完成第12至第14小题。
2013朝阳中考二模英语
北京市朝阳区九年级综合练习（二）英语试卷2013.6学校__________ 班级__________ 姓名__________ 考号__________考生须知1. 本试卷共12页，满分120分，考试时间120分钟。
2. 在试卷和答题纸上准确填写学校名称、班级、姓名和考号。
3. 试题答案一律填涂或书写在答题纸上，在试卷上作答无效。
4. 在答题纸上，选择题用2B铅笔作答，其他试题用黑色字迹签字笔作答。
5. 考试结束，请将本试卷和答题纸一并交回。
知识运用（共25分）四、单项填空（共13分，每小题1分）从下面各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选择可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
22. ---Excuse me. Is that your bike?---No, it‟s not _______.A. hisB. hersC. yoursD. mine23. I usually get up _______ seven o‟clock every morning.A. atB. onC. inD. to24. I have two brothers. One is a manager, _______ is a doctor.A. otherB. anotherC. othersD. the other25. ---Would you like to play basketball with us?---I‟d love to. But I must finish _______ my room first.A. cleanB. to cleanC. cleaningD. cleaned26. There are no buses, _______ you have to go there by bike.A. soB. orC. butD. for27. Lingling‟s English is much _______ than any other student‟s in her class.A. goodB. betterC. bestD. the best28. We _______ a football game with Class 2 yesterday.A. haveB. hadC. will haveD. are having29. ---What does your mother do to keep healthy, Tom?---She usually _______.A. swimsB. swamC. will swimD. is swimming30. ---Listen! My sister _______ the violin.---What beautiful music! I like it very much.A. playsB. playedC. is playingD. will play31. We didn‟t enjoy the tour _______ the weather was terrible.A. whenB. ifC. thoughD. because32. ---Look! Mr. Brown is over there.---It can‟t be him. He _______ away since last Sunday.A. wasB. has beenC. wereD. will be33. Chinese _______ at many high schools in that country today.A. is taughtB. is teachingC. will teachD. was taught34. ---Could you tell me _______ the Bamboo Garden?---The day after tomorrow, I think.A. when will we visitB. when did we visitC. when we will visitD. when we visited五、完形填空（共12分，每小题1分）阅读下面的短文，掌握其大意，然后从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选择最佳选项。
2013年北京房山区中考二模英语试题
房山区2013年初三毕业会考（二模）英语试卷听力理解（26分）一、听对话，从下面各题所给的A、B、C三幅图片中选择与对话内容相符的图片。
每段对话读两遍。
（共4分，每小题1分）二、听对话或独白，根据对话或独白的内容，从下面各题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选择最佳选项。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
（共12分，每小题1分）请听一段对话，完成第5至第6小题5.What size does the woman want?A.Size7.B.Size9.C.Size11.6.What does the woman think of it?A.It’s too expensive.B.It’s too big.C.It’s too long.请听一段对话，完成第7至第8小题。
7.What’s the date of Betty’s birthday?A.May1st.B.May2nd.C.May3rd.8.What present will they buy for Betty?A.A handbag.B.A hat.C.A dress.请听一段对话，完成第9至第10小题。
9.How many books can Tom borrow at time?A.Two.B.Three.C.Four.10.When is the library open?A.On Sunday.B.On Saturday.C.On Thursday.请听一段对话，完成第11至第13小题。
11.Where are the two speakers?A.In a college cinema.B.In a concert hall.C.In a music school.12.Who is probably the man?A.A reporter.B.A singer.C.A fan.13.What can we learn about the woman?A.She sings well but can’t play the piano well.B.She enjoys travelling around to give concerts.C.She is trying to make money for her dream.请听一段对话，完成第14至第16小题。
2013年北京市朝阳区中考二模英语试题及答案
五、完形填空（共12分，每小题1分）阅读下面的短文，掌握其大意，然后从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选择最佳选项。
Mary, a 22-year-old young woman, stands in the kitchen of the Edsa Shangri-La Hotel in Manila, preparing to make a cake. It would seem to be natural for a cook , but Mary is not normal. She has no 35 .Her disability (残疾), however, only 36 her down while working. Using other parts of her body, Mary can cut grapes and strawberries into pieces and coat the sides of the cake with them. “When I first saw Mary, I was worried she might 37 herself when using a knife, but that has never been a problem,” says the manager of the hotel. “She does not get 38 treatment and works just as hard as the rest of the cooks.”Mary has come a long way since the day in September 2002 when she and her uncle were attacked (攻击) by two men, who were trying to force her family off theirland. The 11-year-old girl passed out (晕倒) as she tried to 39 herselffrom the blows. After she came to her sense, she found her uncle dead and sawher arms broken. Later, the doctors did an 40 . They saved her life butcould not save her hands.In 2006, with the help of the family, Mary went to live at the House with No Steps, a Manila rehabilitation (康复) and training centre for disabled people. She 41 how to write and do housework there. And more importantly, she came to terms with her disability. She believed she 42 live a normal life although she was disabled. She thought she had something important to do in life because she was still alive after the terrible attack. After she finished high school, she took a two-year Hotel and Restaurant Management 43 because she had enjoyed cooking since she was a little girl.When Mary was reported on television, she didn’t 44 away from the attention. “I wanted others livi ng with disabilities to believe it’s 45 to live a normal life,” Mary says. “It is difficult to make a living, but I don’t lose 46 . I believe nothing is impossible if you dream and work hard.”35. A. arms B. hands C. legs D. feet36. A. puts B. takes C. slows D. quiets37. A. hurt B. hit C. kill D. touch38. A. enough B. special C. usual D. common39. A. save B. keep C. prevent D. protect40. A. operation B. examination C. introduction D. explanation41. A. practiced B. studied C. reviewed D. learned42. A. would B. could C. should D. might43. A. class B. lesson C. course D. subject44. A. shy B. run C. hide D. turn45. A. exciting B. excellent C. simple D. possible46. A. direction B. hope C. love D. life。
2013北京海淀中考二模英语(含解析)
海淀区九年级第二学期期末练习英语2013．6听力理解(共26分)一、听对话，从下面各题所给的A、B、C三幅图片中选择与对话内容相符的图片。
每段对话你将听两遍。
（共4分，每小题1分）二、听对话或独白，根据对话或独白的内容，从下面各题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选择最佳选项。
每段对话或独白你将听两遍。
(共12分，每小题1 分)请听一段对话，完成第5至第6小题。
5. What‟sthetimenow?A. 9o‟clockB. 10o‟clockC. 11o‟clock6. Whatdoestheboywanttodo?A. Brushhisteeth.B. Gotobed.C. Watchabasketballmatch.请听一段对话，完成第7至第8小题。
7. Whatdoesthewomanthinkofcartoons?A. childish.B. Funny.C. Exciting.8. Whatkindofmoviesdoesthemanlike?A. Cartoons.B. Comedies.C. Warmovies.请听一段对话，完成第9至第10小题。
9. WhatclasswillAmytake?A. Apianoclass.B. Asingingclass.C. Adrawingclass.10. WhyisJohngoingtoShanghai?A. Toseehisfather.B. Tohaveameeting.C. Tohaveabirthdayparty.请听一段对话，完成第11至第13小题。
11. Whatdoesthemando?A. Adoctor.B. Areporter.C. Alawyer.12. Howmanyhoursdotheman‟sfamilywatchTVeachday?A. 1hour.B. 2hours.C. 3hours.13. Whatdoesthemanthinkofchannel21?A. Notgood.B. Notuseful.C. notpopular.请听一段独白，完成第14至第16小题。
2013英语中考各区二模完形填空
顺义―Did you see that?‖ Joe said to his friend Bill. ―You’re a greatshooter!‖Bill caught the 35 and bounced it before throwing itagain. The ball flew into the net.―Bill, you never 36 !‖ Joe said admiringly.―Unless I’m in a real game,‖ Bill complained. ―Then I miss all the time.‖Joe knew that Bill was 37 . Bill performed much better when he was having fun with Joe in the school yard than he did when he was playing for the school team in front of a large crowd.―Maybe you just nee d to 38 more,‖ Joe suggested.―But I practice all the time with you!‖ Bill objected. He shook his head. ―I just can’t play well when people are 39 me.‖―You play well when I’m watching,‖ Joe pointed out.―That’s because I’ve known you since we were five years old,‖ Bill said with a smile. ―I’m just not 40 playing when other people are around.‖Joe nodded and understood, but he also had an idea.The next day Joe and Bill met in the school yard again to practice. After a few minutes, Joe 41 himself.―Practice without me,‖ Joe said to his friend. ―I’ll be back in a minute.‖Joe hurried through the school building, gathering together 42 he could find—two students, a math teacher, two secretaries, and a janitor. When Joe explained why he needed them, everyone was happy to help.Joe reminded the group to stay 43 as they all went toward the school’s basketball court. As Joe had hoped, Bill was still practicing basketball. He made five 44 in a row without noticing the silent people standing behind him.―Hey, Bill!‖ Joe called out 45 .Bill turned. A look of surprise came over his face. ―I just wanted to46 you that you could play well with people watching you,‖ Joe said. ―Now you’l l have nothing to worry about for the next game!‖35. A. basketball B. football C. volleyball D. baseball36. A. touch B. miss C. hold D. feel37. A. upset B. right C. active D. different38. A. train B. play C. practice D. enjoy39. A. treating B. shouting C. cheering D. watching40. A. similar B. confident C. successful D. comfortable41. A. excused B. enjoyed C. helped D. suggested42. A. whomever B. whenever C. whatever D. wherever43. A. alone B. silent C. quiet D. safe44. A. balls B. baskets C. steps D. scores45. A. quickly B. loudly C. suddenly D. finally46. A. surprise B. tell C. show D. hope密云When I was in my ninth grade, I was on a stage-design team for a play and Mrs. Reagan was my director. Almost immediately I loved her. She had an unpleasant voice and a direct way of speaking, __35__ she was encouraging and inspiring. For some reason, she was impressed with my work and me.Mrs. Reagan would ask me for my __36__. She wanted to know how I thought we should deal with things. At first I had no idea how to answer because I knew __37__ about stage design! But I slowly tried to answer her __38__. It was cause and effect: She believed I had opinions, so I began to make them and I completed them perfectly. She believed in me, so I began to believe in myself.Mrs. Reagan 's motto that year was, "Try it. We can achieve it __39__!" I began to take the chances. I had been so afraid of failing but suddenly there was no failing. I learned to create something __40__.The shy, quiet freshman achieved success that year. I was __41__ in the program as "Student Art Assistant" because of the time and effort I'd put in. It was that year that I __42__ I wanted to spend the rest of my life doing stage design.Being on that stage-design team with Mrs. Reagan changed me completely. Not only was I stronger and more experienced than I had thought, but I also __43__ a strong interest and a world I hadn't known. She taught me not to __44__ what people think I should do. She taught me to take chances and not be __45__. Mrs. Reagan was the person who gave me confidence when I was upset. Her trust in me has encouraged me to do things that I never imagined __46__.35. A. and B. so C. yet D. for36. A. impression B. opinion C. information D. advice37. A. anything B. something C. everything D. nothing38. A. questions B. words C. explanations D. ideas39. A. again B. more C. instead D. later40. A. easily B. carefully C. confidently D. proudly41. A. introduced B. recognized C. placed D. considered42. A. proved B. decided C. accepted D. realized43. A. discovered B. developed C. took D. encouraged44. A. accept B. decide C. care D. wonder45. A. afraid B. lazy C. sad D. bored46. A. successful B. possible C. enjoyable D. agreeable通州My name is Ben Mansury. I’m fifteen years old and study in a middle school. In school, I never join in any group discussion or stage (舞台) program. So, I never knew what stage nervousness was.Our community (社区) has a weekly ―Students Ideas‖ program. About two years ago, I received a(n) 31 from the chairman of our community. He invited me to the ―Students Ideas‖ talk the next mornin g to speak to the group.The time between his call to the next morning was like several weeks for me. The whole night, I could not sleep. Many 32 were coming. One of them was to call the chairman, with regret, and tell him that I could not come. But finally, I thought, if I missed this 33 , the community would never invite me again to any of their programs. So, I decided to go.I reached the hall in time. When my turn came and I started, my heartbeat increased and my mouth went dry. I wasn’t even able to 34 the words on the paper properly. I had no idea where I was standing and what I was talking. That was the day when I 35 my biggest weakness: public speaking.After I finished, I met with the chairman and 36 what happened to me. He said that this happens to everyone. It is very 37 . He suggested that I should come again the next week.I 38 a talk carefully. This time when I gave the talk, I was somewhat comfortable but not confident (自信的). Afterwards, I met with the chairman again and told him about the improvement I 39 I had made. He was kind enough to invite me again.For around one month, I practiced a lot for my talk. This time I was feeling comfortable and both the chairman and my neighbors thought I did a good job.I learned that everything is 40 if we take the first step, as the saying goes:A journey of thousand miles begins with first step.31. A. letter B. call C. card D. email32. A. topics B. regrets C. thoughts D. words33. A. man B. group C. stage D. chance34. A. read B. spell C. see D. recite35. A. had B. forgot C. realized D. improved36. A. asked B. checked C. explained D. wondered37. A. useful B. successful C. difficult D. common38. A. wrote B. prepared C. gave D. finished39. A. knew B. felt C. believed D. hoped40. A. easy B. great C. helpful D. possible大兴Frank’s father was speaking to a friend, one day, on the subject of competition at school. He said that he could answer for it that envy(嫉妒) is not always connected with it.He had been a 35 many times, but had never felt envious of his successful competitors，“nor did my winning many a prize from my friend Birch,‖ said he, ―ever lessen his 36 for me.‖In support of the truth of this, a friend who was 37 related a story which had fallen under his own notice in a school in his neighborhood.At this school the sons of several rich farmers, and others, who were poorer, 38 instruction. Frank listened with great attention while the gentleman gave the following story of the two competitors:It 39 that the son of a rich farmer and the son of a poor widow(寡妇) came in competition for the head of their class. They were so nearly equal that the teacher could 40 decide between them; some days one, and some days the 41 , gained the head of the class. It was decided by seeing who should be at the head of the class for the greater number of days in the week.The widow’s son, by the last day’s efforts, won the victory, and kept his place the following week, till the school 42 for the holidays.When they met again the widow’s son did not 43 , and the farmer’s son, being next to him, might now have been at the head of his class. 44 taking the now empty position, however, he went to the widow’s house to find out what could be cause of her son’s absence.Poverty was the cause: the poor woman found that she was not able, with her total efforts, to 45 to pay for the tuition(学费) and books of her son, and so he, poor fellow had to give up his schooling, and to return to labor for her support.The farmer’s son, out of the pocket money which his father gave him, bought all the necessary books and paid for the tuition of his competitor. He 46 agreed he be brought back again to the head of his class, where he continued for some time, with the help of his generous competitor.35. A. player B. loser C. student D. leader36. A. friendship B. thanks C. understanding D. strictness37. A. famous B. dangerous C. clever D. present38. A. gave B. practiced C. heard D. received39. A. proved B. went C. happened D. suggested40. A. hardly B. easily C. happily D. certainly41. A. farmer’s son B. widow’s son C. other D others42. A. celebrated B. prepared C. started D. ended43. A. like B. appear C. leave D. welcome44. A. No longer B. Instead of C. In need of D. Being proud of45. A. continue B. stop C. offer D. plan46. A. almost B. especially C. also D. never丰台From the age of eight, I had dreamed of becoming a member of the Students Union. I had always admired my school 35 for taking responsibility for all of us. I dreamed of being a leader too.Years flew by, and soon I was able to take part in the elections (选举), hoping I would win. But the first time I stood, almost 36 voted for me. I decided that I had been stupid to think I had a chance. I wasn’t pretty. Girls across the school hardly knew me. I just did not have what it took to win a school election. I was 37 .As I cried in my room that evening, I suddenly took a deep breath and decided I wouldn’t stop dreaming. I decided that I would 38 for election again in my final year at school –and I would win.I recognized that my competitors had a lot of things in their favor. What were the points that would 39 in my favor? I had good grades, and I was friendly and helpful. And my biggest strength was the faith I had in myself. I would not allow my 40 appearance to hold me back from putting my best foot forward. That evening, I began making my 41 a whole year in advance.I realized that girls would have to get to know me and 42 that I had the ability to represent them. I loved making friends and I liked being helpful, so I decided that perhaps I could use these qualities to my advantage. In order to learn how to 43 a great election speech, I also attended a course on effective public speaking.The day after the election, the principal announced I had won the second highest number of votes. The students 44 . The joy on the faces of all my friends showed me that my victory was also theirs. 45 , I realized that I had achieved much more than I had dreamed of. I had made many new friends and had helped people along the way. I had won the election and love of my schoolmates and they knew me as somebody who would stand by them. I was able to put a smile on their faces and 46 their day.35. A. member B. teacher C. leader D. headmaster36.A. someone B. anyone C. everyone D. no one37. A. sad B. surprised C. angry D. crazy38. A. pay B. stand C. speak D. wait39. A. work B. use C. make D. take40. A. young B. personal C. special D. plain41. A. plans B. designs C. projects D. decisions42. A. recognized B. understood C. found D. thought43. A. prepare B. give C. have D. a ttend44. A. praised B. cheered C. cried D. gathered45. A. Gradually B. Immediately C. Suddenly D. Impatiently46. A. call up B. build up C. clear up D. brighten up。
2013年北京市昌平区中考二模英语试题及答案
昌平区2012-2013学年第二学期第二次质量抽测试题初三英语听力理解（共26分）一、听对话，从下面各题所给的A、B、C三幅图片中选择与对话内容相符的图片。
每段对话读两遍。
（共4分，每小题1分）1.A B C2.A B C3.A B C4.A B C二、听对话或独白，根据对话或独白的内容，从下面各题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选择最佳选项。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
（共12分，每小题1分）请听一段对话，完成第5至第6小题。
5. What book is John reading now?A. The red and the black.B. Harry Potter IV.C. Wild animals.6. Where did he get the book?A. He borrowed from the library.B. His parents bought it for him.C. His friend sent it to him as a present.请听一段对话，完成第7至第8小题。
.7. What is the woman’s new friend’s name?A. Emma.B. Lucy.C. Nancy.8. What is her friend like?A. With long hair.B. With big eyes. D. Tall and thin.请听一段对话，完成第9至第10小题。
9. When will the party be held?A. 8:00 in the morning.B. 4:00 in the afternoon.C. 6:00 in the evening.10. Who will join the party?A. All the teachers and all the students.B. Some teachers and all the students.C. All the teachers and some students.请听一段对话，完成第11至第13小题。
2013顺义区初三二模英语试题参考答案
顺义区2013届第二次统一检测初三英语试卷参考答案及评分标准2013.5听力理解(共26分)一、听对话，选图。
（共4分，每小题1分）1. A2. B3. C4. A二、听对话或独白，选择答案。
（共12分，每小题1分）5. A6. C7. B8. B9. C 10. A 11. B 12. A13. A 14. B 15. B 16. C三、听对话，记录关键信息。
（共10分，每小题2分）17. Loach 18. 6/six 19. blue20. West 21. center/centre知识运用（共25分）四、单项填空（共13分，每小题1分）22. A 23. D 24. D 25. B 26. C 27. A 28. A 29. C 30. D31. B 32. C 33. C 34. D五、完形填空（共12分，每小题1分）35. A 36. B 37. B 38. C 39. D 40. D 41. A 42. A 43. C44. B 45. D 46. C阅读理解（共44分）六、阅读短文，选择最佳选项。
（共26分，每小题2分）47. A 48. D 49. B 50. A 51. D 52. C 53. C 54. B 55. C56. B 57. C 58. B 59. D七、阅读短文，还原句子。
（共8分，每小题2分）60. E 61. C 62. B 63. D八、阅读短文，回答问题。
（共10分，每小题2分）64. It’s falls on April 23 every year.65. They can buy books at much lower price./They can buy cheaper books.66. Yes. (It did.)67. To encourage people to do more reading and honor the great writers.68. It’s about World Book Day and the advantages / benefits of reading.书面表达（共25分）九、完成句子（共10分，每小题2分）69. By the way70. Did you have a good time71. will come true72. how to get along /on with others (people around)73. stop to have a rest until十、文段表达（15分）74. One possible version:Dear Andy，I have read the advertisement and I am very glad to become your pen-friend.I am a gift of 25 years old. I live with my parents in Beijin9. I have a brother working in a computer company. I’m a history teacher in a junior middle sch001.I share the same hobbies with you, and I also like traveling and hiking very much. I usually go camping with my friends on weekends.I like to make friends，not only in Beijing, but also in other countries. It’s great pleasure to know you. And I am looking forward to hearing from you.Yours sincerely，Li Ping文段表达评分标准：第一档：（15~13分）完全符合题目要求，观点正确，要点齐全。
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2013年北京市各区中考二模英语完形填空试题及答案（东城）五、完形填空（共12分，每小题1分）阅读下面的短文，掌握其大意，然后从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选择最佳选项。
Four of my friends and I gathered at our favourite restaurant for Anna’s birthday party. We were all having a good time when suddenly Julia said, “Hey! Let’s go to 35 house and party on!”“I’m not sure if it’s a good idea,” I said. I looked to the others for support (支持), but it seemed they were 36 going to Julia’s house, for they didn’t know 37 to say “no” to Julia. Julia always tries to bully (欺负) the rest of us. She knew that we would all get into trouble with our parents if we left the restaurant. But that didn’t 38 her.“Don’t forget Anna’s mother will bring the birthday cake at 8:30,” I said, “W e should wait 39 Anna’s mother arrive s!”“Don’t be silly. She’ll find us,” Julia said, laughing, like it was no big deal.“My mother is coming here to pick me up,” I lied, not wanting to tell her I knew my mother wouldn’t 40 me to go.“Stay here by yourself,”Julia said, “The rest of us are going.”Then she began calling me names.I felt tears coming to my eyes, so I ran to the bathroom. I felt so childish, crying alone. It’s really 41 to go against your friends, especially when you’re hoping to be popular with them. A moment later, Amanda came in and said, “Julia is just that 42 . I agree with you. If we get out right now, maybe we can persuade (劝说) the others to stay.”“I’m staying here with Susan,” Amanda said as soon as we 43 to the table. Then she said something I hadn’t 44 . “If I leave, I’ll get in to trouble with my parents, s o let’s take Susan’s 45 .”Anna looked happy again as she said, “My mother wouldn’t agree, either. I’ll stay with you two.”“Okay, I’ll stay, too,” Ellie added.“Well, I’m not going alone. I have to stay! Oh!” Julia said.I was surprised it was so 46 . None of the girls left and I knew it was because Amanda sided with me.I guess it’s true that t here’s strength in numbers. Friends can influence each other, for good or bad.35. A. her B. your C. my D. their36. A. trying B. considering C. imagining D. suggesting37. A. how B. when C. who D. why38. A. help B. stop C. please D. touch39. A. because B. if C. after D. until40. A. allow B. tell C. force D. invite41. A. brave B. hard C. necessary D. strange42. A. role B. state C. shape D. way43. A. traveled B. referred C. returned D. pointed44. A. described B. checked C. expected D. completed45. A. advice B. offer C. answer D. plan46. A. natural B. direct C. wise D. simple（西城）五、完形填空（共12分，每小题1分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选择最佳选项。
Keep on SingingWhen Karen found out that she was going to have another baby, she did what she could to help her 3-year-old son Michael prepare for a new sibling (兄弟姐妹). Day after day, night after night, Michael sang to his 35 in his Mommy’s tummy (肚子).Finally, Michael’s little sister was born. But she had serious health problems. The days inched by and the little girl only got worse. The doctor told the parents, “There is ver y 36hope. Be prepared for the worst.” Karen and her husband had fixed up a special room for the new baby, 37 now they found themselves having to plan for a funeral.Michael, however, kept begging his parents to let him see his sister. “I want t o sing to her,” he said. But kids were 38 allowed in ICU (重症监护室).At last Karen made up her mind. She would take Michael there. She dressed him in an oversized suit and 39 him into ICU. The head nurse 40 him and shouted, “Get that kid out of here now! No children are allowed.” Karen glared steel-eyed into her face. “He is not 41 until he sings to her sister!” Karen pulled Michael to his sister’s bedside. He gazed (凝视) at the tiny baby losing the battle to live. He began to sing in a pure hearted 42 . “You are my sunshine, my only sunshine. You make me 43 when skies are gray.”Immediately the baby girl responded. The pulse (脉搏) rate became calm and steady.Keep on singing, Michael!“You never know, dear, how much I love you. Please don’t take my sunshine away.” The baby’s breathing became as 44 as a kitten’s purr.“The other night, dear, as I lay sleeping, I dreamed I 45 you in my arms.”Tears covered the face of the head nurse.The next day, the little girl was much better and then, within a week, she was 46 enough to go home!NEVER GIVE UP ON THOSE YOU LOVE. LOVE IS SO INCERDIBLY POWERFUL.35. A. brother B. sister C. cousin D. friend36. A. no B. much C. little D. some37. A. since B. so C. till D. but38. A. always B. never C. still D. almost39. A. brought B. headed C. passed D. directed40. A. watched B. noticed C. pushed D. punished41. A. walking B. running C. leaving D. speeding42. A. mouth B. words C. voice D. eyes43. A. happy B. sad C. weak D. lovely44. A. smooth B. quiet C. fast D. sweet45. A. took B. caught C. supported D. held46. A. big B. good C. well D. old五、完形填空。