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体裁：夹叙夹议文 话题：人生态度 时间：15分钟

As my husband，Mark and I rode our bicycles on the tree－lined streets in our neighborhood this spring，we took great __1__ from the beauty and fragrance of the flowering trees and shrubs.We drew in deep breaths as we passed by the honeysuckle and lilac，and __2__ their sweet scents. One particular street is lined with Bradford pears.The flowers __3__ in early spring and bring a magnificent burst of __4__．We made our route __5__ when the buds started to open in order to be surrounded by the canopy of __6__ that the street trees provided.Last week，for three consecutive(连续的) days，we biked that __7__．

On the fourth day，as we approached the street，I mentioned to Mark that we should __8__ again.

He said，“The flowers are __9__ and there is nothing to see.”

I turned to look down the street and saw a __10__ of white blossoms on the trees and said，“No，those trees are in full bloom！”

I was __11__ at what Mark said.How could he have seen the same trees as __12__ and past their prime flowering time，and I saw them in full bloom. __13__ our perceptions at that moment in time were amazingly __14__．

I can see no point in arguing or trying to __15__ Mark about his perceptions.Perhaps my view of life tends to lean towards __16__.Maybe because of my spinal cord injury and the life I have regained，I view things differently，as I see life full of __17__．

Spring is an ever __18__ season.One strong rainstorm or heavy wind removes the blossoms from the trees.The growing cycle that follows __19__ the new growth of leaves，followed by the emergence of fruit.Some people choose to spend their lives focusing on the faded flowers __20__ others see their lives flourishing with flowers.

【语篇导读】 本文是夹叙夹议的文章。作者和丈夫在春天骑车看花，丈夫看到的是一幅凋零的景象，而在作者眼中却是一番鲜花烂漫的景象，由此作者认识到，人们的世界观是不一样的，对待同一事物，有人悲观，有人乐观。

1．A.pleasure B．trouble C．lesson D．benefit

解析 根据语境，作者和丈夫看到鲜花盛开的景象应该感到“快乐”，故用pleasure。 答案 A

2．A.reflected B．experienced C．tasted D．received

解析 根据上文的描述，作者和丈夫“体验”到了鲜花发出的芬芳。 答案 B

3．A.fall B．arrive C．wave D．appear

解析 由下文中的“in early spring and bring a magnificent...”可知，此处表示花刚刚“出现”。

答案 D

4．A.feeling B．laughter C．color D．tears 解析 花蕾绽放，是一幅“色彩”斑斓的景象。

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答案 C

5．A.possible B．purposeful C．meaningful D．changeable

解析 从后文中的“作者和丈夫为了被鲜花包围”可知，他们的路线很明确(purposeful)。 答案 B

6．A.leaves B．grass C．flowers D．shade

解析 从上文中的“when the buds started to open”可知，作者和丈夫是想被鲜花环绕。上文中的“The flowers”也是提示。

答案 C

7．A.route B．time C．day D．city

解析 上文中的“We made our route”是提示。 答案 A

8．A.come up B．turn around C．find out D．ride by

解析 从上文中的“Last week，for three consecutive(连续的)days，we biked that __7__．”可知，第四天，当作者和丈夫快到这条街的时候，作者向丈夫提到他们应该再次“骑车经过”这条街道。ride by “骑车经过”。come up“走上前”；turn around“转过来”；find out “弄清楚，搞明白”。

答案 D

9．A.picked B．destroyed C．faded D．blown

解析 根据后面的“and there is nothing to see”可知，作者的丈夫认为，花已经“凋谢”。 答案 C

10．A.sea B．picture C．part D．corner

解析 从后面作者的回答“No，those trees are in full bloom！”可知，作者看到的是一片“花海”。

答案 A

11．A.pleased B．excited C．frightened D．amazed

解析 因为丈夫看到的景象跟作者所看到的完全不同，因此作者感到“吃惊”。 答案 D

12．A.unimportant B．unattractive C．improper D．priceless

解析 从上文作者丈夫说的话可知，他认为眼前的花已经不值得看，已经“没有吸引力”了，故选unattractive。

答案 B

13．A.Obviously B．Fortunately C．Naturally D．Unluckily

解析 从上文作者和丈夫不同的回答可知，“显然”他们的观点完全“不同”。 答案 A

14．A.correct B．similar C．different D．realistic 解析 参见上题解析。 答案 C

15．A.warn B．convince C．argue D．point

解析 从上文中的“I can see no point in arguing”可知，作者认为没有必要去跟丈夫争辩或尽力去“说服”他。convince“使相信，说服”。

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答案 B

16．A.optimism B．sight C．romance D．reason

解析 从后文可知，作者从伤痛中获得了新生，因此她对生活充满了“乐观”，故用optimism。

答案 A

17．A.challenge B．hardship C．promise D．uncertainty 解析 从上下文可以看出，在她的眼中，生活充满了“希望”。promise“希望”。 答案 C

18．A.lasting B．changing C．coming D．moving

解析 从下文中的“One strong rainstorm or heavy wind removes the blossoms from the trees.The growing cycle that follows...”可知，春天是一个不断“变化”的季节。

答案 B

19．A.takes over B．gets on C．makes out D．brings on

解析 此处指会“带来”新的生机。bring on“带来”；take over“接管”；get on“与??相处，进展”；make out “辨认出”。

答案 D

20．A.while B．since C．when D．unless 解析 前后是对比关系，故用while“而”。 答案 A

B

体裁：说明文 话题：世界文化 时间：14分钟

Would you dare to put your shoes on the table? If so，then you may face death.Putting a hat on the bed could cause __1__ spirits to slip into your clean sheets! And opening an umbrella indoors might bring punishments.

Most superstitions(迷信)are __2__ to something negative，or the thought that something will bring bad luck.For example，the number thirteen is __3__ by many to be unlucky，especially Friday falls on the 13th of the month.In many cultures，twelve is a number of __4__—there are twelve months of the year and 12 animal zodiacs(黄道十二宫图) in Chinese culture.__5__，thirteen is considered incomplete，unusual and therefore unlucky.

Walking under a ladder is also __6__ that many people believe will bring bad luck.Some think that walking under a ladder is not polite to God，so they don't take the __7__．Others，perhaps，are afraid that something will __8__ on their head from a great height! One of the most famous superstitions is that __9__ a mirror will bring seven years of bad luck.In ancient Greek culture，many people held the __10__ that a mirror reflected a person's soul.The soul would be __11__ too，if the mirror was broken.

__12__ cats have long been linked to luck.If one crosses your path，it is __13__ to bring you ill fortune __14__ even death.However，in the UK and Ireland，it's generally considered to be a sign of future __15__ if a black cat crosses your path. Superstitions have been __16__ in many cultures for thousands of years，and many of these beliefs can still be found in __17__ societies.Dr.Kevin Foster，from Harvard University，believes it is an example of humans interpreting(诠释) and __18__ to threats. - 3 -