the story of one 10-year-old boy who decided to study judo ____36__ the fact that he had lost his left arm in a car accident.
The boy began lessons with an old Japanese judo master. The boy was doing well, ___37___ he couldn't understand why, after three months of ___38____, the master had taught him only one move.
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\the sensei ____39____.
Not quite understanding, but _____40__in his teacher, the boy kept training. Several months later, the sensei took the boy to his first _____41____.
_____42_____ himself, the boy easily won his first two matches. The third match proved to be more difficult, but after some time, his ___43___ became impatient and charged; the boy _____44___used his one move to win the match. ____45___ amazed by his success, the boy was now in the finals.
This time, his opponent was bigger, stronger, and more___46____. For a while, the boy appeared to be overmatched. Concerned that the boy might get hurt, the ____47___ called a timeout. He was about to stop the match when the sensei intervened(干预).
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Soon after the match resumed, his opponent made a big mistake: he dropped his___49__. Instantly, the boy won the match and the tournament. He was the champion.
On the way home, the boy and sensei ___50___ every move in each and every match. Then the boy ___51_____ the courage to ask what was really on his mind.
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\the most difficult throws in all of judo. Second, the only known ____53___ for that move is for your opponent to grab your __54___ arm.\
The boy's biggest weakness had become his biggest____55______. 36.A. in view of 37. A but 38. A training 39. A relieved 40. A . believing 41. A. visit 42. A. Interesting 43. A. teacher
B. in case of B. so B. meeting B. replied B. confirming B. impression B. Surprising B. master
C. because of D. in spite of C. and
D. yet
C. waiting D . understanding C. resigned D. retired C. convincing D. trusting C. reaction C. Amusing C. teammate C. Still C. experienced
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D. tournament D. Alarming D. opponent D. awkwardly D. Also D. enthusiastic
44. A. skillfully B. carefully C. fluently 45 A. Actually B. Often 46. A. exhausted B. excited
47. A. referee B. coach C. audience D. judge D. ordered D. tension D. piled D. reason D. measure D. broken D. benefit
48. A. suggested B. required C. insisted 49. A. guard B. panic C. alarm 50. A. looked back to B. looked up to
51. A. collected B. gathered C. searched 52. A. mistake B. match C. move 53. A. defense B. protection C. prevention 54. A. right B. left C. only 55. A. enemy B. obstacle C. strength 第三部分：阅读理解（共20小题，每题2分，满分40分）
C. looked through D. looked into
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
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It was New Year's Night. An aged man was standing at a window. He had already passed sixty of the stages leading to it, and he had brought from his journey nothing but errors and remorse（懊悔）.
The days of his youth appeared like dreams before him, and he recalled the serious moment when his father placed him at the entrance of the two roads----one leading to a peaceful, sunny place, covered with flowers, fruits and resounding with soft, sweet songs; the other leading to a deep, dark cave, which was endless.
He looked towards the sky and cried painfully, \once more at the entrance to life, and I'll choose the better way!\days of his youth had passed away.
The clock in the high church tower struck and the sound made him remember his parents' early love for him. They had taught him and prayed to God for his good. But he chose the wrong way. His darkened eyes were full of tears, and with a despairing effort, he burst out a cry: \
And his youth did return, for all this was only a dream which he had on New Year's Night.
Those who still linger on the entrance of life, hesitating to choose the bright road, remember that when years are passed and your feet stumble on the dark mountains, you will cry bitterly, but in vain: \56. Which of the descriptions of the man in the passage is TRUE? A. He was a man over 60 .
B. His parents expected him to be good but he chose the wrong way and wasted his
youth .
C. He wasted his youth and regretted doing so .
D. He dreamed a dream that he chose the wrong way and wasted his youth .
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57. Which can NOT be used to describe the road the man ’s father expected him to take? A. peaceful B. sunny C endless D bright 58. What is the purpose of writing this passage ?
A. inspire young people to choose a good way to live youth to the full. B. warn young people not to disobey parents. C. Tell a story of a man who wasted his youth . D. Remind young people that youth is short and bitter. B
London is a city with countless things to do and visit, and is one of the most visited cities in the world. Here's a few important tips that will help you prepare for your trip to the beautiful capital of England.
Transportation Tips for Planning a Trip to London
London has 5 main airports, Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and London City. All of the airports are connected to the rail system and/or the underground, so it is easy to access London as soon as you land. If you don't have maps of the city and the underground, hit the information desk as soon as you get to the airport. Some exchange bureaus also give out great maps after you change money with them. Just make sure you have something on hand that will help you get to your destination.
Currency Tips for Planning a Trip to London
The UK currency is the sterling pound. Check with your bank before leaving to find the best ATM to use while on your trip. You cannot use Euros while in England, unless you are at the airport where most stores and restaurants will accept euros on top of a small commission. Some large department stores sometimes accept Euro in London.
Visa Tips for Planning a Trip to London
If you are American, you do not need a visa to enter England. You can stay in the country for up to 6 months. For your passport check, don't forget to bring with you the address of where you will be staying. The agent will ask for it. Also note that England is not part of the Schengen agreement which regroups most of the European countries.
Packing Tips for Planning a Trip to London
Yes, London is known for it's rainy and cold weather, so don't forget a rain jacket and an umbrella. It is also a great city to visit on foot so make sure to have a comfortable pair of shoes. The time in England is always an hour earlier than the rest of Europe like France for example, so make sure you change your watch and cell phone if you are coming from another European country. Don't forget an adaptor for your electronic devices .
Additional Tips for Planning a Trip to London
The peak touristic season in London is July and August, but it is really a busy city all year round .You can get a London Pass. Simply choose the number of days (1-dayPass saves ￡25; 2-day Pass saves ￡69; 3-day Pass saves ￡101) you want and book online so you can
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make the most of your time in London. Pros
? Visit over 55 attractions for a fixed price ? Includes one river cruise
? Can visit expensive London attractions more than once ? No Queuing: you'll be able to show your card and go straight in. ? Free London guidebook included Cons
? There are many free attractions in London so check your choices first ? Only one river cruise included
? A day is based on a calendar day, so start in the morning to get best value For more tips on London and traveling abroad, please click here . 59. Which of the following statements are TRUE?
A. Exchange bureaus in London are where visitor can buy maps. B. Euros are accepted everywhere in London . C. London is a busy city only in July and August. D. The time of London is an hour earlier than Paris.
60. According to the passage , when American visitors make a trip to London ,they are
advised to take EXCEPT _____.
A. visa B. a rain jacket and an umbrella C. a pair of comfortable shoes D. an adaptor for your electronic devices 61. Which is NOT the advantage of London Pass ?
A. You don’t have to pay to get into any of the attractions covered by the Pass. B. You can visit expensive London attractions more than once. C. You don’t need to queue at each attraction covered by the Pass.
D. You can have a 24-hour visit if you have a 1-day London Pass no matter when you start it .
62. The passage is most probably from _____?
A. travel section of a newspaper B. travel guide C. travel map D. travel website C
Good manners play an important part in keeping peace and goodwill(友好) in a community. A man with good manners doesn’t hurt other’s feelings, and therefore he’s on good terms with everyone .In this way he helped to keep peace in society.
But a man with bad manners has no respect for others He uses words carelessly and behaves rudely towards others and causes a lot of unpleasantness. In the end , he himself will suffer most. Everyone will avoid him and he will be forced to live a lonely life.
To live well in society , money alone is not enough. We should also have good manners,
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for it’s human nature to seek friendship ; and friendship cannot be bought with money. Friendship has to be earned through our own attitude towards others. If we are kind to others, they will be kind to us, and kindness is essential to good manners .Bad manners drive away friends as well as our own family members.
A man with god manners has many friends .He commands the respect of all those who come into contact with him. He doesn’t talk ill about others. Even when he’s provoked , he tries his best not to offend others. He has sympathy for the weak and the disabled.
There are, however, many people who behave so well outside their homes that they are respected and admired by everyone. But in their own homes they are worse than the devil .Such people cannot be said to have good manners .It doesn’t take long for others to discover this.
If one’s manners are good, one behaves well everywhere, even when one is away from the critical eyes of others. It is therefore essential to have good manners.
63. The greatest benefit that people with good manners bring to society is __________. A. peace B. joy C. respect D. friendship
64. The underlined word “provoked “ in Paragraph 4 can be replaced by “_______”. A. got tired B. proved friendly C. made angry D. left alone 65. People with good manners do the following EXCEPT that __________. A. they behave well even when they are alone or away from the public eyes. B. they try their best not to talk ill about others only in public. C. they are kind towards others and bring a lot of joy to them. D. they respect the weak and are sympathetic towards the disabled .
66. We can infer from the text that for people only behaving well outside their homes,___. A. they will still be respected by people outside.
B. it is difficult to say whether they have good manners or not. C. they can keep friends but will drive away family members. D. they only pretend to be friendly D
It's not quite a rat. Nor is it a squirrel, or a mouse. It's definitely a rodent (啮齿目动物), and it's also a brand-new family of mammals.
The locals of the Southeast Asian country of Laos call the creature a kha-nyou (ga-nyou). The kha-nyou have long body hair, short legs, and a hairy tail less thick than a squirrel's. They're vegetarians living in the rocky hills of Laos, and they come out at night, but for more information, you'll have to ask the Lao people.
\I had never seen before,\Society. Timmins was working in Laos to stop people from selling endangered animals when he spotted the species. Criminals who trade illegal wildlife can make a lot of money, but they
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