记叙类第一部分五年高考题荟萃Passage 1(09·湖北)There was a very special teacher who made a far –reaching difference in my lifeFall, 1959, the first day of class at Bethesda Chevy Chase High School was about to begin. “Who”，I asked a senior , is Mrs. McNamara, my 10th grade English teacher? He just __31__and said something about my begin in __32__. Soon , Understood what he meant Mrs. McNamara had a pattern of ___33___that she repeated again and again , we would have a literature reading task for_34__The next day , when we came to class , there would were____36__to write an in-class essay about one of the topics , The following day , she would ___37__thd corrected and graded essays and each person would be called ___38__to stand in front of the class and to _____39____his\her essay The class were required to criticize（评论）that essay ___40__the grade of everyone in class would be reducedThe first time that I_41__her read-write criticize method I had not ___42to do the homework and had written something without knowing what it meant _____43___the extreme embarrassment I suffered , standing before my classmates _____44____myself No one laughed at me , no one would be ___45_____enorgh , or foolish enough, to do that in Mrs. McNamara’s class. The embarrassment came from ___46_____and along with it came a strong ____47____not to let it happen againMrs. McNamara kept all of our written work in files. It was easy to see the ____48____in writing that had occurred. What was not so easy to see was the inner transformation that had taken peace, at least for me. What Mrs. McNamar______49_____me to do was to see myself as others see me and, having done that, I could improve myself And_____50__, Thank you Mrs. McNamara31. A. nodded B. laughed C. apologized D. shouted32. A. trouble B. sorrow C. danger D. anger33. A. behavior B. evaluation C. activity D. thought34. A. review B. performance C. practice D. homework35. A. added B. related C. contributed D. advised36. A. expected B. persuaded C. allowed D. advised37. A. collect B. return C. send D. receive38. A. on purpose B. at first C. by chance D. in turn39. A. talk through B. hand over C. read out D. show off40. A. so B. and C. but D. or41. A. tried B. adopted C. examined D. experienced42. A. undertaken B. attempted C. examined D. experienced43. A. remember B. attempted C. bothered D. hesitated44. A. playing jokes on B. making a fool of C. trying a trap for of D. taking advantage45. A. brave B. careless C. proud D. selfish46. A. above B. within C. behind D. below47. A. tendency B. preference C. determination D. sense48. A. improvements B. pains C. difficulties D. advantages 50. A. did B. could C. had D. would答案31.B 32.A 33.C 34.D 35.B 36.A 37.B 38.D 39.C 40.D 41.D 42.C 43.D 44.B 45.A 46.B 47.C 48.A 49.C 50.APassage 2(09·四川)I was successful at my job. I worked very hard, but it __21__ me and my family a fabulous(极好的) lifestyle. I’d worked for the same company for twenty years and had worked my way up to department director. __22__, one afternoon last May, I was called to the office, and it was __23__ explained to me that they were letting me go. I just sat there __24__ they talked on and all I could think was, “I’ve __25__. ” I’d been so well respected; __26__ I was of no value.For six weeks, I was in a very __27__ place. I wandered around my house like a zombie(僵尸). I could __28__ things needed doing, but would not do anything. My beliefs in looking forward and seeing the positive(积极的) in everything __29__ me.Then. in late June, my youngest son’s football team made the city cup final. The year before, he’d been very sad when I __30__ the same final, so he was __31__ when I told him I’d go. Not only did they win, but the look on his face as he saw me __32__ him on was unbelievable. From then on, I spent the summer enjoying my sons and their passions(激情). I attended match after match and performances of my elder son’s ban — I __33__ went to another city to watch him play. These moments were so __34__. My life had been so much devoted to __35__ for so long. and I felt __36__ that my sons were happy to welcome me into their world.__37__, being unemployed gave me back a sense of purpose —I was someone’s mum! I felt a sense of being __38__ again. Now I feel more positive about my professional __39__ and I’m getting on better with my family than I ever have. Losing my job made me realize just how __40__ it is to achieve real balance in life.21. A. Promised B. afforded C. showed D. left22. A. Therefore B. Anyhow C. Otherwise D. However23. A. quickly B. gently C. partly D. easily24. A. until B. after C. as D. so25. A. failed B. finished C. tried D. changed26. A. suddenly B. finally C. immediately D. shortly27. A. secret B. quiet C. lonely D. dark28. A. see B. get C. suggest D. understand29. A. defended B. directed C. deserted D. disturbed30. A. watched B. missed C. lost D. won31. A. disappointed B. worried C. honoured D. delighted32. A. cheering B. taking C. leading D. passing33. A. just B. even C. still D. almost34. A. hopeful B. meaningful C. difficult D. strange35. A. work B. family C. matches D. performances36. A. successful B. thoughtful C. thankful D. peaceful37. A. Naturally B. Doubtfully C. Disagreeably D. Unexpectedly38. A. employed B. comforted C. valued D. encouraged39. A. education B. experience C. relationship D. future40. A important B. interesting C. simple D. surprising答案21.B 22.D 23.B 24.C 25.A 26.A 27.D 28.A 29.C 30.B 31.D 32.A 33.B 34.B 35.A 36.C 37.D 38.C 39.D 40.APassage 3(09·天津)The first time I remember noticing the crossing guard was when he waved to me as I drove my son to school. He 16 me with a puzzle ---- all because he waved to me like someone does 17 seeing a close friend. A big, 18 smile accompanied his wave. For the next few days I tried to 19 his face to see if I knew him. I didn’t. Perhaps he had 20 me for someone else. By the time I contented myself with the 21 that he and I were strangers, we were greeting each other warmly every morning like old friends.Then one day the 22 was solved. As I 23 the school he was standing in the middle of the road 24 his stop sign. I was in line behind four cars. 25 the kids had reached the safety of the sidewalk, he lowered his sign and let the cars 26. To the first he waved and 27 in just the same way he had done to me over the last few days. The kids already had the window down and were happily waving their reply. The second car got the same 28 from the crossing guard, and the driver, a stiff-looking（表情刻板的）businessman, gave a brief, almost 29 wave back. Each following car of kids on their way to school 30 more heartily.Every morning I continued to watch the man with 31. So far I haven’t seen anyone32 to wave back. I find it interesting that one person can make such a（n）33 to so many people’s lives by doing one simple thing like waving and smiling warmly. His 34 armed the start of my day. With a friendly wave and smiling face he had changed the 35 of the whole neighbourhood.16. A. hit B. disappointed C. presented D. bored17. A. on B. from C. during D. about18. A. false B. shy C. apologetic D. bright19. A. research B. study C. recognize D. explore20. A. praised B. blamed C. mistaken D. respected21. A. conclusion B. description C. evaluation D. introduction22. A. argument B. disagreement C. mystery D. task23. A. visited B. approached C. passed D. left24. A. drawing back B. putting on C. handing in D. holding out25. A. Once B. Before C. Unless D. While26. A. in B. through C. out D. down27. A. cried B. cheered C. smiled D. gestured28. A. idea B. reply C. notice D. greeting29. A. awkward B. angry C. elegant D. patient30. A. came B. responded C. hurried D. appeared31. A. surprise B. frustration C. interest D. doubt32. A. fail B. try C. wish D. bother33. A. offer B. sacrifice C. promise D. difference34. A. effectiveness B. cheerfulness C. carefulness D. seriousness35. A. trends B. observations C. regulations D. feelings答案16.C 17.A 18.D 19.B 20.C 21.A 22.C 23.B 24.D 25.A 26.B 27.C 28.D 29.A 30.B 31.C 32.A 33.D 34.B 35.DPassage 4(09·重庆)People often fall ill because of me. 36 , they can hardly blame me; it is largely their own 37 .A tired person may get 38 , especially when he goes to crowded places with polluted air. A sudden change in 39 is another factor. In hot summer, people turn on the air-conditioner upon returning home. They will catch a cold easily.My latest victim is an energetic student. After school, he played football hard for two hours. Though 40 , he still went to the cinema .Then he got back home and took a cold shower immediately.I seized this golden chance to 41 him .He reacted ,trying to 42 me , but I was already 43 deep in his throat. He kept sneezing(打喷嚏) and his nose was running. 44 he put on some warm clothe s, it didn’t work, for there were too many of us. Besides, his sore throat kept 45 him, and he developed a cough to force me and my family out, but 46 .The next day he couldn’t go to 47 . He had lost his appetite and was not as 48 as before. His mother made him orange juice every few hours for more vitamin C, which would help his 49 For two days he was 50 by his mother. As he rested more, his defense strengthened and I began to feel the 51 . I knew I had to 52 him before long. But I am not the one who gives up easily, and I made every effort to fight back. 53 , it was my turn to feel 54 now, for his defense system was starting an all-out attack against me. I became 55 and finally my time was over.Do you know what I am?36. A .Therefore B. Besides C. However D. Then37. A .business B . responsibility C. excuse D. fault38.A. punished B. blamed C. caught D. killed39.A. temperature B. season C. place D. condition40.A. excited B. hurt C. late D. tired41.A. injure B. bother C. attack D. destroy42. A. get on with B. get rid of C. put up with D .take hold of43. A. reproducing B. waiting C. hiding D. disappearing44. A. Since B. Once C. Whether D. Although45. A. reminding B. upsetting C. comforting D. influencing46. A. escaped B. succeeded C. regretted D. failed47. A. bed B. work C. school D. hospital48. A. peaceful B. afraid C. active D. happy49. A .recovery B. development C. study D. affected50. A. protected B. nursed C. scolded D. affected51. A. loss B. operation C. pressure D. movement52. A. leave B. catch C. forget D. beat53. A. Uncertainly B. Unsuccessfully C. Unusually D. Unfortunately54. A. painful B. disappointed C. nervous D. ashamed55. A. bigger B. weaker C. smaller D. stronger答案36.C 37.D 38.C 39.A 40.D 41.C 42.B 43.A 44.D 45.B 46.D 47.C48.C 49.A 50.B 51.C 52.A 53.D 54.A 55.BPassage 5(09·广东)Alfred Nobel became a millionaire and changed the ways of mining，construction，and warfare as the inventor of dynamite（炸药）. On April 12，1888，Alfred's brother Ludwig died of heart attack. A major French newspaper _21_ his brother for him and carried an article _22_ the death of Alfred Nobel. “The merchant of death is dead. ”the article read. “Dr. Alfred Nobel，who became _23_ by finding ways to kill more people faster than ever before，diedyesterday. ”Nobel was _24_ to find out not that he had died，but that，when his time was up，he would be thought of only as one who profited from _25_ and destruction.To make sure that he was _26_ with love and respect. Nobel arranged in his _27_ togive the largest part of his money to _28_ the Nobel prizes，which would be awarded to peoplewho made great _29_ to the causes of peace，literature，and the sciences. So _30_ ，Nobelhad to die before he realized what his life was really about.21. A. found B. misunderstood C. mistook D. judged22. A. introducing B. announcing C. implying D. advertising23. A. famous B. sick C. rich D. popular24. A. upset B. anxious C. excited D. pleased25. A. death B. disease C. trouble D. attack26. A. repaid B. described C. supported D. remembered27. A. book B. article C. will D. contract28. A. establish B. form C. develop D. promote29. A. additions B. sacrifices C. changes D. contributions30. A. generally B. basically C. usually D. certainly答案21.C 22.B 23.C 24.A 25.A 26.D 27.C 28.A 29.D 30.DPassage 6(09·宁夏、海南、全国Ⅰ)The True Story of Treasure IslandIt was always thought that Treasure Island was the product of Robert Louis Stevenson’s imagination. ___36___，recent research has found the true story of this exciting work.Stevenson, a Scotsman, had lived 37 for many years in 1881 he returned to Scotland for a 38 . With him were his American wife Fanny and his son 39 .Each morning Stevenson would take them out for a long 40 over the hills. They had been 41 this for several days before the weather suddenly took a turn for the worse, Kept indoors by the heavy rain. Lloyd felt the days 42 . To keep the boy happy Robert asked the boy to do some 43 .One morning, the boy came to Robert with a beautiful map of an island. Robert 44 that the boy had drawn a large cross in the middle of 45 . “What’s that?” he asked “That’s the 46 treasure “said the boy Robert suddenly47 something of an adventure story in the boy’s 48 While the rain was pouring, Robert sat down by the fire to write a story. He would make the 49 a twelve-year-old boy just like Lloyd. But who would he the pirate（海盗）?Robert had a good friend named Henley, who walked around with the 50 of a woodenleg. Robert had always wanted to 51 such a man in a story 52 Long John Silver the pirate with a wooden leg, was 53 .So thanks to a 54 .September in Scotland a friend with a wooden leg and the imagination of a twelve-year-old boy we have one of the greatest 55 stories in the English language.36．A．However B．Therefore C．Besides D．Finally 37．A．alone B．next door C．at home D．abroad 38．A．meeting B．story C．holiday D．jib 39．A．Lloyd B．Robert C．Henley D．John 40．A．talk B．rest C．walk D．game 41．A．attempting B．missing C．planning D．enjoying 42．A．quiet B．dull C．busy D．cold 43．A．cleaning B．writing C．drawing D．exercising 44．A．doubted B．noticed C．decided D．recognized 45．A．the sea B．the house C．Scotland D．the island 46．A．forgotten B．buried C．discovered D．unexpected 47．A．saw B．drew C．made D．learned 48．A．book B．reply C．picture D．mind 49．A．star B．hero C．writer D．child 50．A．help B．problem C．use D．bottom 51．A．praise B．produce C．include D．accept 52．A．Yet B．Also C．But D．Thus 53．A．read B．born C．hired D．written 54．A．rainy B．sunny C．cool D．windy 55．A．news B．love C．real-life D．adventure答案36.A 37.D 38.C 39.A 40.C 41.D 42.B 43.C 44.B 45.D 46.B 47.A 48.C 49.B 50.A 51.C 52.D 53.B 54.A 55.DPassage 7(09·湖南)“It’s no use, Mum,” said Johnny. “I’m just no good at dancing.”“You’ve got to keep trying. Tonight will be 36 , dear. Try a turn with that pretty Lisette.”Johnny 37 . Every Saturday night used to be the best of the week. He and his parents went to the 38 at the Club, where his hero, Alcide, played the accordion （手风琴）with the band. But lately everything had changed. Now that Johnny was older, he was 39 to dance with a girl!40 Johnny and his parents arrived at the Club, music had already started. Johnny got up his 41 to approach Lisette. “May I have this dance?” Johnny asked. “That’s all right,” said Lisette. Johnny struggled to keep up with Lisette’s 42 steps, but he was always one beat behind her. Then Johnny heard his friend Pi erre say, “Look! Johnny has two left feet!” 43 burst from the crowd. Johnny 44 and ran outside, determined never to go to another dance.The next Saturday, Alcide 45 to Johnny’s house for some potatoes. He happened to hear Johnny playin g the accordion. Alcide’s eyes 46 . “Bring that accordion and play somesongs tonight,” Alcide said. Then he drove off, leaving Johnny staring open- mouthed 47 him.At the Club, Johnny scanned the crowd for Lisette and 48 her. The band played for a long time before Alcide said, “Dear friends, I got a 49 for you tonight. Young Johnny is going to join us!” 50 , Johnny stepped up on the platform, his eyes on the floor. He began to play, and the band 51 behind him. When the song ended,he heard cheers. Johnny kept playing until the dance was 52 . “You did a fine job tonight. Play with us again next Saturday night,” Alcide said. “Yes, sir!” said Johnny. 53 he went outside, Johnny saw Lisette and her friends near the door. Lisette stepped 54 , smiling. “You played really good tonight!” she said.“Thank you,” Johnny blushed （脸红）. As he walked on, Pierre 55 moved out of the way for him to pass.Johnny patted his accordion. Come to think of it, in his whole life, he had never once seen Alcide out on the dance floor.36. A. difficult B. troublesome C. different D. terrible37. A. answered B. sighed C. smiled D. laughed38. A. platform B. appointment C. meeting D. dance39. A. expected B. invited C. allowed D. chosen40. A. If B. Since C. Though D. When41. A. spirits B. feelings C. courage D. strength42. A. smooth B. clumsy C. slow D. small43. A. Shouts B. Laughter C. Applause D. Cheers44. A. broke away B. went out C. broke up D. turned out45. A. ran B. walked C. drove D. cycled46. A. opened B. rolled C. sharpened D. widened47. A. off B. with C. after D. for48. A. caught B. searched C. sought D. spotted49. A. surprise B. puzzle C. story D. joke50. A. Struggling B. Trembling C. Wandering D. Whispering51. A. got round B. joined in C. turned around D. showed off52. A. in B. out C. over D. on53. A. As B. Because C. Until D. So54. A. backward B. forward C. onward D. downward55. A. still B. even C. ever D. almost答案36.C 37.B 38.D 39.A 40.D 41.C 42.A 43.B 44.A 45.C 46.D 47.C 48.D 49.A 50.B 51.B 52.C 53.A 54.B 55.BPassage 8(09·江西)Peter and Paul had a permission from their parents to camp in a field close to their farm. But, being adventurous boys, they know it would be more 36 to camp in the woods that lay beyond the river. Excitedly, the boys 37 with their tent and food.Carrying their heavy 38 , the two brothers walked along the riverbank, hardly noticing the distance or the sun beating down. . They were eager to reach their 39 before lunchtime. As they entered the cool, shadowy woods, they began to search for a suitable camping spot. Peter wanted to 40 close to the river at the edge of the woods, 41 Paul, who was older, insisted that they camp further away. 42 Peter followed his brother deeper into the 43 . “This really is a wonderful setting!” said Paul in excitement. They 44 the tent , and settled down to eat the sandwiches they had made, then decided to find their way 45 to the river to catch some fish.“Are you sure that this is the right 46 ?” whispered Peter shakily. “I’m sure we passed that hollow tree just a while ago. ” Paul walked 47 silently. “Look, there it is again. We’re lost, aren’t we?”complained Peter. Paul had to admit that he didn’t know where they were. 48 , they were a long distance from where they were 49 to be. They were not even 50 of where they had set up their camp. They set in 51 for a few minutes until Peter had a bright i dea. “Why don’t we look for clues（线索）the way trackers 52 in the movies? We weren’t careful about how we walked, so I’m sure we would have left 53 some broken tree branches and leaves. ”Carefully, the boys 54 the marks that they had left, until finally they found their campsite. Hurriedly, they packed their belongings and set off 55 the direction of the river.What would their parents think of their adventure?36. A. surprising B. exciting C. annoying D. frightening37. A. went round B. went back C. went away D. went though38. A. load B. torn C. food D. storage39. A. grassland B. destination C. field D. river40. A. live B. lie C. wait D. stay41. A. but B. and C. or D. so42. A. Unconsciously B. UnfortunatelyC. UnwillinglyD. Uninterestingly43. A. woods B. farm C. setting D. camp44. A. put off B. put on C. put down D. put up45. A. forward B. near C. back D. further46. A. place B. mark C. way D. time47. A. alone B. about C. in D. on48. A. After all B. At last C. Above all D. At first49. A. discovered B. encouraged C. persuaded D. supposed50. A. afraid B. sure C. informed D. reminded51. A. enjoyment B. satisfaction C. disappointment D. imagination52. A. appear B. do C. work D. behave53. A. behind B. out C. aside D. amount54. A. fetched B. watched C. followed D. collected55. A. for B. to C. at D. in答案36.B 37.C 38.A 39.B 40.D 41.A 42.C 43.A 44.D 45.C 46.C 47.D 48.A 49.D 50.B 51.C 52.B 53.A 54.C 55.DPassage 9(09·辽宁)A young man was getting ready to gradually from college, for many months he bad 36 a beautiful sports car in a dealer’s showroom, and 37 his father could well 38 it, he told him that was all he wanted.On the morning of his graduation day his father called him into his own study and told him how 39 he was to have such a fine son. He handed his son a beautiful gift box. 40 but slightly disappointed, the young man 41 the box and found a lovely book, 42, he raised his voice at his father and said. ” 43 all your money you give me a book?” And rushed out of the house 44 the book in the studyHe did not contact（联系）his father for a whole year 45 one day he saw in the strict an old man who looked like his father. He 46 he had to go back home and see his father.When he arrived at his father’s house, he was told that his father had been in hospital for a week. The moment he was about to 47 the hospital. he saw on the desk the 48 new book ,just as he had left it one 49 ago. he opened it and began to 50 the pages. suddenly, a car key 51 from an envelope taped behind the book ,it bad a lag（标签）with dealer’s name, the 52 dealer who had the sports car he bad 53 on the tag was the 54 of his graduation. and the 55 PAID IN FULL36. A. expected. B. enjoyed. C. admired. D. owned37 A. finding B. proving C. deciding D. knowing38. A. afford. B. offer C. keep D. like39. A. encouraged. B. comfortable C. proud. D. moved40. A. Nervous B. Serious C. Careful D. Curious41. A. packed. B. opened. C. picked up D. put aside42. A. Angrily B. Eagerly C. Calmly D. Anxiously43 A. At B. From C. With D. To44 A. toasting B. putting C. forgetting D. leaving45 A. until B. as C. before D. unless46 A. learned . B. realized. C. recognized. D. admitted47 A. get to B. search for C. turn to D. leave for48 A. much B. still C. hardly D. quite49 A. year B. month C. week D. day50 A. clean B. read. C. turn D. count51 A. lost B. came C. appeared. D. dropped52 A. old. B. same C. special D. new53 A. remembered. B. desired. C. found. D. met54. A. Picture B. place C. date D. met55. A. word. B. information C. date D. card答案36.C 37.D 38.A 39.C 40.D 41.B 42.A 43.C 44.D 45.A 46.B 47.D 48.B 49.A 50.C 51.D 52.B 53.B 54.C 55.APassage 10(09·山东)Even though it was only October, my students were already whispering about Christmas plans. With each passing day everyone became more __36__wthting for the final school bell. Upon its _37____everyone would run for their coats and go home, everyone except David David was a small boy in ragged clothes. I had often _38___what kind of home life David had, and what kind of mother could send her son to school dressed so __39__for the cold winter months, without a coat, boots, or gloves. But something made David __40__I can still remember he was always __41____a smile and willing to help. He always __42__after school to straighten chairs and mop the floor. We never talked much He__43___just smile and ask what else he could do ,then thank me for letting him stay and slowly__44___homeWeeks passed and the __45___ovre the coming Christmas grew into restlessness until the last day of__46__before the holiday break. I smiled in ___47 __as the last of them hurried out the door.Turning around I saw David ___48___standing by my desk.“I have something for you” he said ____49____from behind his back a small box. __50___it to me, he said anxiously. “Open it “I took the box from him, thanked him and slowly unwrapped it. I lift the lid and to my __51__saw nothing I looked at David‘s smiling face add back into the box and said. “The box is nice, David, but it’ s__52__”“Oh no it isn’t” said David “It’s full of love, my mum told me before she died that love was something you couldn’t s ee or t ouch unless you know it’s the r e”Tears filled my eyes ___53___Iooked at the proud dirty race that I had rarely given____54___to. After that Christmas, David and I became good friends and I never forgot the meaning ___55___the little empty box set on my desk36. A. anxious B. courageous C. serious D. cautious37. A. warning B. ringing C. calling D. yelling38. A. scolded B. wondered C. realized D. learned39. A. modestly B. naturally C. inaccurately D. inappropriately40. A. popular B. upset C. special D. funny41. A. expressing B. delivering C. wearing D. sharing42. A. practised B. wandered C. studied D. stayed43. A. would B. should C. might D. could44. A. aim at B. turn to C. put off D. head for45. A. argument B. excitement C. movement D. program46. A. school B. year C. education D. program47. A. relief B. return C. vain D. control48. A. weakly B. sadly C. quietly D. helplessly49. A. searched B. found C. raised D. pulled50. A. Holding B. Handing C. Sending D. Leaving51. A. delight B. expectation C. appreciation D. surprise52. A. cheap B. empty C. useless D. improper53. A. as B. until C. because D. though54. A. advice B. support C. attention D. command55. A. from B. behind C. over D. towards答案36.A 37.B 38.B 39.D 40.C 41.C 42.D 43.A 44.D 45.B 46.A 47.A 48.C 49.D 50.B 51.D 52.B 53.A 54.C 55.BPassage 11(09·陕西)One afternoon, my son Adam asked me, “Are all people the same even if they are different in color?”I thought for a minute, and then I said, “I’ll explain, 21 you can just wait until we make a quick 22 at the grocery store. I have something 23 to show you. ”At grocery store, we 24 some apples --- red, green and yellow ones. Back home, I told Adam, “It’s time to 25 your question.” I put one apple of each 26 on the table. Then I looked at Adam, who had a 27 look on his face.“People are like apples. They come in all 28 colors, shapes and sizes. On the 29, some of the apples may not 30 look as the others. ” As I was talking, Adam was 31 each one carefully.Then, I took each of the apples and peeled（削皮）them, 32 them back on the table, but 33 a different place.“Okay, Adam, tell me which is which.”He said, “I 34 tell. They all look same now. ” “Take a bite of 35. See if that helps you 36 which one is which. ”He took 37, and then a huge smile came across his face. . ”People are 38 like apples! They are all different, but once you 39 the outside, they’re pretty much the same on the inside. ”He totally 40 it. I didn’t need to say or do anything else.21. A. although B. so C. because D. if22. A. stop B. start C. turn D. stay23. A. expressive B. encouraging C. informative D. interesting24. A. bought B. counted C. saw D. collected25. A. check B. mention C. answer D. improve26. A. size B. type C. shape D. class27. A. worried B. satisfied C. proud D. curious28. A. ordinary B. normal C. different D. regular29. A. outside B. whole C. table D. inside30. A. still B. even C. only D. ever31. A. examining B. measuring C. drawing D. packing32. A. keeping B. placing C. pulling D. giving33. A. on B. toward C. for D. in34. A. mustn’t B. can’t C. shouldn’t D. needn’t35. A. each one B. each other C. the other D. one another36. A. admit B. consider C. decide D. believe37. A. big bites B. deep breaths C. a firm hold D. close look38. A. just B. always C. merely D. seldom39. A. put away B. get down C. hand out D. take off40. A. made B. took C. got D. did答案21.D 22.A 23.D 24.A 25.C 26.B 27.D 28.C 29.A 30.B 31.A 32.B 33.D 34.B 35.A 36.C 37.A 38.A 39.D 40.CPassage 12(08·江苏)Evelyn Glennie was the first lady of solo percussion in Scotland. In an interview, she recalled how she became a percussion soloist (打击乐器独奏演员) in spite of her disability.“Early on I decided not to allow the 36 of others to stop me from becoming a musician. I grew up on a farm in northeast Scotland and began 37 piano lessons when I was eight. The older I got, the more my passion (酷爱) for music grew. But I also began to gradually lose my 38 .Doctors concluded that the nerve damage was the 39 and by age twelve, I was completely deaf. But my love for music never40 me.”“My 41 was to become a percussion soloist, even though there were none at that time. To perform, I 42 to ‘hear’music differently from others. I play in my stocking feet and can 43 the pitch of a note (音调高低) by the vibrations (振动) I feel through my body and。