and got a pot，some soil and planted the seed. Everyday，he watered it and watched to see if it had grown，__6__ nothing ever grew. Time flew，and it was time to__7__their plants to the boss. When Jim arrived，he was amazed at the variety of plants grown by the other executives. They were all__8__－in all shapes and sizes. When the old CEO arrived，he __9__the room and greeted his young executives. “My！What great plants，trees，and flowers you have grown.” All of a sudden，the CEO _10__Jim at the back of the room with his__11__pot.He asked him what had happened to his seed－Jim told him his__12__.

The CEO looked at Jim，and then__13__to the young executives，“Now we have the next Chief Executive Officer－his name is Jim！”Nobody could__14__ it，including Jim himself. Then the CEO said，“One year ago the seeds I gave everyone were all boiled seeds；it was not__15__for them to grow. Remember，everyone，if you plant honesty，you will reap(收获) trust.”

1. A. Because B. In addition to C. Apart from D. Instead of 2. A. took B. called C. left D. kept

3. A. come back B. get off C. forget about D. walk around 4. A. collect B. buy C. sell D. judge 5. A. excitedly B. nervously C. carefully D. angrily 6. A. so B. since C. but D. if

7. A. dig out B. pack up C. meet with D. bring back 8. A. green B. beautiful C. depressing D. dying 9. A. scanned B. found C. searched D. inspected 10. A. told B. spotted C. praised D. blamed 11. A. empty B. broken C. big D. expensive 12. A. secret B. story C. cause D. doubt

13. A. explained B. suggested C. announced D. introduced 14. A. hear B. know C. realize D. believe 15. A. necessary B. important C. possible D. practical

第二节、语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空，并将答案填写在答题卡标号为16—-25的相应位置上。

Opportunities don't come often. They come every once in a while. Very often, they come quietly and go by without _16 (notice). Therefore, it is advisable 17_ you should value and treat them with care. When an opportunity comes, it brings a promise but never realizes it_18 its own. If you want to achieve something 19 intend to fulfill one of your ambitions, you must work hard, make efforts and get prepared. 20__ , you will take no advantage of opportunities when they come to visit you. The difference between a man who succeeds and _ 21 who does not lies only in the way each treats opportunities. The successful person always makes adequate 22_ (prepare) to meet opportunities as they duly arrive. The_ 23 (success) person, on the other hand, works little and just waits to see them pass by. In my opinion, there are plenty of opportunities for everyone in our society, but only those 24 are prepared adequately and qualified highly can make use of them to achieve 25 purpose.

第三部分 ：第一节 阅读理解（共20小题，每题2分，满分40分）

阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D 选项中选出最佳答案。

A

When first entered, Vanak Restaurant does not look like much of a restaurant, but once the pleasant smells of kabob(烤肉串)hit the senses, you are incapable of calling it anything less.

Owned by a local couple, this Persian restaurant has an inviting, homelike atmosphere that many restaurants lack.

The space is small with only a few dining tables and nearly no decoration, but the environment is truly charming.

Lying in a hardly noticeable street corner, the restaurant still attracts all customers, especially those experienced in the delights of Middle Eastern cooking.

A common sight is that of old Persian men sitting in the corner talking loudly about world topics, watching news events on TV, drinking a black tea known as Persian chai , and reading local Persian newspapers all the while trying to finish off their plates piled with food.

The variety of food at the restaurant is limited, but the amount of each dish is fairly large. Most of the meals can serve two people and are under $10, so not only is it affordable but practical as well.

The food especially appeals to health-conscious eaters because each dish is very healthy, made

with limited fat and oil and served straight off the grill(烤肉架)．

The main dish that the restaurant is popular for is its kabobs, which are different style of grilled meat.

One delicious and extremely healthy dish is the Joojeh Kabob, which is made of grilled chicken pieces served with either rice or bread. Another great kabob is the Chelo Kabob, a kabob consisting of grilled beef.

Although the restaurant is small, the atmosphere and the food is delicious. It is a place that should not be overlooked.

26.When first entering the restaurant, one can find that it________.

A．is splendidly decorated B．has pleasant smells of kabobs C．is crowded with dining tables D．looks like a common restaurant

27.What activity is also mentioned apart from dining in the restaurant? A．Watching news events on TV. B．Drinking a kind of black coffee.

C．Reading local English newspapers. D．Discussing world topics in low voices.

28.The food of the restaurant ________.

A．is served in small amounts B．is rather expensive C．is rich in variety D．is very healthy

29.What is the dish Joojeh Kabob mainly made of?

A．Rice. B．Chicken. C．Bread. D．Beef.

30.It can be inferred from the passage that the restaurant ________.

A．occupies a large space B．owns a favorable location C．is popular for its special food D．has a quiet environment inside

B

How you end a computer session depends on how you use the computer, your views on energy conservation(能源的节约), and what you have been told about how your decision will affect your investment’s longevity: will frequent starting and stopping cause its circuits(电路) to burn out sooner?

Rest easy, your computer is more likely to be damaged by a virus picked up from the Internet than by being turned off and on too much. They are also energy-efficient: such efficiency has reached the

point where most computers place themselves in sleep mode if they remain idle(闲置的) for a certain period of time. So your computer will likely slip into sleep mode anyway, even if you leave it on overnight.

Sleep mode itself, once a pretty unreliable option—you never knew if you would be able to wake your computer without having to reboot (重新启动) it—has been vastly improved with newer operating systems. If you want your computer to consume as little energy as possible when not in use, shut it down. If you want it to consume zero energy, you’re going to have to unplug (拔去??的电源插头) it.

Your computer can be in only three states: on, sleep or off—each of which draws some level of electric current. A computer that is ―on‖ will either be actively processing information or sitting idle, depending on whether the user is typing a document, reading an e-mail or has stepped away briefly.

The amount of wattage (瓦特数) drawn when the computer is on varies greatly depending on whether it is a laptop or a desktop computer. The latter uses more energy because desktop power supplies are less efficient and require a separate and often larger, power-hungry monitor. It also varies based on the

type of work being done: complex calculations requiring intensive processing are more power-hungry,

whereas writing or Web browsing consumes far less electricity.

31.If sleep mode goes wrong, what will probably happen to your computer? A．It will consume as little energy as possible.

B．It is more likely to be damaged by a virus picked up from the Internet. C．It will have to be rebooted when used again. D．It has to be shut down and unplugged.

32.Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the text that contributes to the different amount of

energy a computer consumes?

A．Whether it is a laptop or a desktop computer. B．What kind of work the computer is dealing with. C．The choice of how you use your computer. D．Whether the operating systems are new.

33.When does a computer consume the most energy? A．When we let it remain idle.

B．When we use it to do complex calculations. C．When we use it to type some documents and e-mails.

D．When we use it for surfing the Internet.

34.The reason why a desktop computer uses more energy than a laptop computer is that______. A．a desktop computer’s monitor is separate and often larger B．a desktop computer is larger than a laptop computer in size

C．a desktop computer performs more kinds of work than a laptop computer D．a desktop computer is not energy-efficient

35.Which of the following is implied in the first two paragraphs? A．Frequent starting and stopping can damage a computer.

B．A computer’s longevity depends more on the proper way you use it. C．A virus picked up from the Internet is likely to damage a computer. D．The more often you use a computer, the more smoothly it works.

C

SHANGHAI—Health experts in Shanghai are calling for more protection for young children as the latest research shows about half of the youngsters are suffering from second hand smoke.

About 45 percent of children suffer passive smoking in families, 50 percent in public places, and almost 6 percent on public transportation, shows a research released by the Shanghai Children’s Medical Center on Tuesday.

“Not only adults but also children and newborn babies are at risk for the adverse effects of passive smoking，” said Tang Jingyan, a doctor at the Shanghai Children’s Medical Center.

“Actually, those young children whose bodies are still growing and developing are more sensitive to the effects of second-hand smoke.”

Research has shown that children who are exposed to second-hand smoke will suffer from more

colds, coughs and sore throats, and they are more likely to suffer from bronchitis, pneumonia and will have a higher risk of developing cancer.

Doctors even suggested that children suffering passive smoking are more likely to have behavioral