第二部分：閱讀理解(第一節(jié)20小題，第二節(jié)5小題；每小題2分，滿分50分)
第一節(jié)：閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的四個選項(A、B、C和D)中，選出選項，并在答題卡將該選項標(biāo)號涂黑。
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I was in a rush as always, but this time it was for an important date I just couldn’t be late for! I found myself at a checkout counter behind an elderly woman seemingly in no hurry as she paid for her groceries. A PhD student with not a lot of money, I had hurried into the store to pick up some flowers. I was in a huge rush, thinking of my upcoming evening. I did not want to be late for this date.
We were in Boston, a place not always known for small conversation between strangers. The woman stopped unloading her basket and looked up at me. She smiled. It was a nice smile –warm and reassuring –and I returned her gift by smiling back.
“Must be a special lady, whoever it is that will be getting those beautiful flowers,” she said.
“Yes, she’s special,” I said, and then to my embarrassment, the words kept coming out.
“It’s only our second date, but somehow I am just having the feeling she’s ‘the one’. Jokingly, I added, “The only problem is that I can’t figure out why she’d want to date a guy like me.”
“Well, I think she’s very lucky to have a boyfriend who brings her such lovely flowers and who is obviously in love with her,” the woman said.” “My husband used to bring me flowers every week –even when times were tough and we didn’t have much money. Those were incredible days; he was very romantic and – of course – I miss him since he’s passed away.”
I paid for my flowers as she was gathering up her groceries. There was no doubt in my mind as I walked up to her. I touched her on the shoulder and said, “You were right, you know. These flowers are indeed for a very special lady.” I handed her the flowers and thanked her for such a nice conversation.
It took her a moment to realize that I was giving her the flowers I had just purchased. “You have a wonderful evening,” I said. I left her with a big smile and my heart warmed as I saw her smelling the beautiful flowers.
I remember being slightly late for my date that night and telling my girlfriend the above story. A couple of years later, when I finally worked up the courage to ask her to marry me, she told me that this story had helped to seal it for her –that was the night that I won her heart.
41．Why was the writer in a hurry that day?
A．He was to meet his girlfriend. B．He had to go back to school soon.
C．He was delayed by an elderly lady. D．He had to pick up some groceries.
42．What does the underlined phrase “her gift”(Paragraph 2) refer to?
A．Her words. B．Her smile. C．Her flowers. D．her politeness.
43．Why did the writer give his flowers to the elderly lady?
A．She told him a nice story. B．She allowed him to pay first.
C．She gave him encouragement. D．She liked flowers very much.
44．What is the message conveyed in the story?
A．Flowers are important for a date. B．Small talk is helpful.
C．Love and kindness are rewarding. D．Elderly people deserve respecting.
Below are same classified ads from an English newspaper.
Classified ads
FOR DORECT CLASSIFIED SERVICE CALL 800-0557 10 A.M.-4P.M. MONDAY-FRIDAY
FOR SALE
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COME to our moving sale-
Plants, pottery, books, clothes,
etc.Sat,Dec.14th ---9a.m.-5p.m.
1612 Femdale,Apt.1,800-4696
USED FUR COATS and
JACKETS ,Good condition
$30-$50.Call 800-0436 after
12 noon.
MOVING; Must sell.TV21”,
$50; AM/FM radio A/C or
battery, $15; cassette tape
recorder, $10.Call Jon or
Pat, 800-0739 after 5p.m. or
Weekends.
SHEEPSKIN COAT: man’s
size 42, 1year old. $85 after
6 p.m., 800-5224.
LOST AND FOUND
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FOUND; Cat, 6 months old,
black and white markings.
Found near Linden and South
U. Steve.800-4661.
LOST; Gold wire rim glasses
In brown case. Campus area.
Reward. Call Gregg 800-9662,
FOUND: Nov.8th-----A black and
white puppy in Packard-Jewett
area 800-5770. PERSONAL
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OVERSEAS JOBS—Australia,
Europe, S. America, Africa.
Students all professions and
occupation, $700 to $3000
monthly. Expenses paid,
overtime sightseeing. Free
information at STUDENTS’
UNION.
THE INTERNATIONAL
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CENTER plans to publish a
booklet of student travel
adventures . If you’d like to
write about your foreign
experiences, unusual or just
plain interesting, call us
(800-9310) and ask for Mike
or Janet.
UNSURE WHAT TO DO?
Life-Planning Workshop. Dec.
13th-15th. Bob and Margaret
Atwood, 800-0046.
ROOMMATES
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FEMALE ROOMMATE
WANTED: Own room near-
campus. Available December
1# . Rent $300 per month until
March 1#. $450 thereafter. Call
Jill for details, 800-7839.
NEED PERSON to assume
lease for own bedroom in apt.
near campus, $380/mo.starting
Jan. 1# Call 800-6157 after
5 p.m. DOMESTIC SERVICE
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EARLY HOUR WAKE-UP
SERVICE: For prompt,
courteous wake-up service,
call 800-0760.
HELP WANTED
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BABYSITTER—MY HOME
If you are available a few
hours during the day, and some
evening to care for 2
school-age children, please
call Gayle Moore, days
800-1111, evening and
weekends 800-4964.
PERSONS WANTED for
Delivery work Own
Transportation Good pay
Apply 2311 E. Stadium. Office
101, after 9a.m.
TELEPHONE RECEPTION-
IST WANTED. NO experience
Necessary Good pay. Apply
2311 E. Stadium. office 101,
after 9a.m.
WAITRESS WANTED:
10a.m.-2p.m.or 10:30 a.m.-
5p.m. Apply inperson,2075
Main. Curtis Restaurant.
HELP WANTED for house
Cleaning 1/2 day on weekends
When—to be discussed for
mutual convenience. Good
wages. Sylvan Street. Call
800-2817.
45. Where will you post a notice if you need someone to look after your children?
A. PERSONAL. B. HELP WANTED.
C. DOMMESTIC SERVICE. D. ROOMMATES.
46. A second-hand jacket will probably cost you________.
A. $60 B. $40 C. $20 D. $10
47. To have your travel notes published, you may contact_________.
A. Students’ Union B. Gayle Moore
C. The International Center D. Life-Planning Workshop
48. If you want to have someone wake you up in the morning, you may call_________.
A. 800-5224 B. 800-5770
C. 800-7839 D. 800-0760