30. — The room looks bigger! — We ______ the furniture. A. have changed B. had changed C. changed D. are changing 答案：A
知识点：现在完成时及其被动式 难度：2
31. Finding a time ______ suits everyone is going to be difficult. A. that B. when C. what D. where 答案：A
知识点：定语从句 难度：2
32. We strongly advise you ______ eating your meal so late. It’s not healthy. A. on B. against C. from D. over 答案：B
知识点：介词／介词短语 难度：2
33. Having pictures to color will keep children ______ for hours. A. amused B. amusing C. amuse D. to amuse 答案：A
知识点：过去分词 难度：3
34. The use of computers has made ______ possible for more people to work at home. A. it B. that C. which D. what 答案：A
知识点：代词／不定代词 难度：2
35. Muir succeeds ______ other designers have failed—her clothes are original, yet stylish.
A. that B. what C. which D. where 答案：D
知识点：状语从句 难度：3
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。
Running for a Dream
I will never forget that November day. It was hotter than normal. This was the __36__ my father and I had waited so long for, because we had been working towards this race for three years. Dozens of familiar faces from church and school flashed across my view. They had come __37__ me. I saw worry and __38__ on my father’s face. Then the race began!
For the first two and a half miles, I felt __39__. I had never before been so ready for something. The weeks leading up to the race were filled with controlled __40__ and a strict diet. My friends hadn’t seen me in weeks, but they understood the __41__ required to make my dream a reality. As in all of my races, I didn't __42__ out in the front, I loved the pleasure of passing people as my strength overtook their premature speed.
Then without warning, my strength began to decrease. Neck and neck with one of my greatest competitors, I __43__ see the finish line. I had begun the final dash into __44__ when my knees became weak and my legs gave way. Nothing I could do would make them __45__ weight.
I watched as runners rushed by me. __46__ I knew my dreams of victory were destroyed, I had to finish the race. However, my legs hurt badly. With all of the __47__ left in me, I got on my hands and knees and crawled (爬), inch by inch, across the finish line. Voices, both __48__ and familiar, cheered me on. They gave me the courage to keep __49__ until the very end.
The doctors were there in seconds, but my eyes searched the crowd for him. There was only one person I wanted to __50__ to. I whispered, “I’m so sorry, Dad, I'm so sorry I __51__ you.” He looked at me, saying, “You could never disappoint me. Sometimes these things just __52__. All that matters is that you did your best.” “But we worked so __53__. What about our dream?” He reached over for my hand and said, “Don't you know that you are my dream and it has come true?”
It wasn't long before my running shoes were back on, marking a __54__ path for my journey, I learned that all of the miles, the tears, the sweat, and the pain my dad and I experienced together were not for a __55__. What I realized, though, was that to him, I was the greatest prize he had ever won.
36. A. dream B. weather C. result D. day 37. A. for B. to C. across D. over 38. A. coldness B. astonishment C. excitement D. amusement 39. A. proud B. great C. nervous D. afraid 40. A. programs B. studies C. instructions D. practices 41. A. sacrifice B. potential C. patience D. attention 42. A. look B. move C. start D. come 43. A. should B. could C. must D. need 44. A. relief B. spirit C. pleasure D. glory 45. A. give B. feel C. hold D. add 46. A. Where B. Because C. If D. Although 47. A. trust B. emotion C. strength D. confidence 48. A. loud B. foreign C. soft D. firm 49. A. going B. running C. fighting D. training
50. A. refer B. talk C. listen D. agree 51. A. frightened B. disturbed C. disappointed D. bored 52. A. develop B. change C. follow D. happen 53. A. late B. hard C. closely D. quickly 54. A. new B. near C. rough D. narrow 55. A. wish B. duty C. rank D. race 知识点：人物／故事 难度：3
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。
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New Way to Experience Dentistry
Have you ever had your hand held during a dental procedure you feel uneasy about? What about a dental office that mimics（模仿） the spirit of Disneyland? If you're looking for a dental office that provides the best care and the best environment, you're looking for Dr. Licking's office in Sunnyvale.
Officer manager Judy, who has worked with Dr. Licking for 38 years, speaks highly of his kindness. She believes that the office is “the Disneyland of dentistry”. Everyone from children to their grandparents loves the environment and care they receive from this welcoming office.
Dr. Licking is known as the best dental care provider for anyone who fears facing appointments with the dental office. The staff goes out of their way to make patients feel comfortable and at ease. Dr. Licking and Judy set the standard with their saying, “when someone comes to your home, you stand up and welcome them, like an old family friend.”
Dr. Licking's office has all. They recently relocated to put the new equipment into
their practice. The office is equipped with an intra-oral video camera, and as a patient you can get pictures of your teeth as you're walking out the door.
Setting himself apart from other dentists, Dr. Licking continues his education beyond what is required. For this reason, he is one of few dentists in the country who offers ozone treatment. Ozone can naturally stop decay (蛀蚀) in its tracks. For more information on this new technology, visit their website at www.drjohnlicking.com. Dr. Licking's office is Diamond Certified, an honor given only to companies with the higher quality after extensive and continual research. Dr. Licking's office extends an invitation to you to meet their gentle staff and offers you a free office visit, including x-rays and an exam.
The office holds extended hours ranging from 7 a. m. to 8 p, m., Monday through Thursday. Don't worry if you have an emergency. Dr. Licking’s office responds to all emergencies and urgent calls.
JOHN LICKING, D.D.S.
Cosmetic & Family Dentistry since 1970
408—736—6235 drjohnlicking.com
877 W.Fremont Ave. Suite C3, Sunnyvale
56. What is special about the dental office? A. It has a caring environment. B. It is decorated like Disneyland. C. It uses the most advanced equipment.
D. It provides service for both kids and old people. 57. What do we know about Dr. Licking? A. He has developed ozone treatment. B. He is the best dentist all over the country. C. He has been studying dentistry continuously. D. He has worked as a dentist for nearly 38 years. 58. The passage is written to ______.