When my first wartime Christmas came, I was in basic training in New Jersey and not sure if I would make it home for the holiday. Only on the afternoon of December 23 was the list of men who would have the three-day holiday posted. I was one of the lucky soldiers. It was Christmas Eve when I arrived home, and a little snow had fallen. Mother opened the front door. I could see beyond her, into the corner of the living room where the tree had always stood. There were lights, colors, and ornaments (飾品) shining against the green of a pine.
"Where did it come from?" I asked.
"I asked the Gates boy to cut it," my mother said. "I wouldn't have had one just for myself, but when in great need... such a rush! He just brought it in this afternoon."
The pine reached to the proper height, almost to the ceiling, and the Tree Top Crystal（水晶）Star was in its place. A few green branches reached out a little awkwardly（難看）at the side, I thought, and there was a bit of bare trunk showing in the middle. But the tree filled the room with warm light and the whole house with the pleasant smell of Christmas.
"It's not like the one you used to find," my mother went on. "Yours were always in good shape. I suppose the Gates boy didn't know where to look for a better one. But I couldn't be fussy(挑剔的)."
"Don't worry," I told her. "It's perfect."
It wasn't, of course, but at the moment I realized something for the first time: All Christmas trees are perfect.
1. What did his mother's Christmas tree look like?    

2. From the passage we can infer (推斷) that ________ .
A. all the soldiers had the three-day holiday      
B. the writer could not go home for Christmas
C. the writer spent his first Christmas during the war
D. not all the soldiers went home for Christmas during the war
3. From the passage, we can conclude that ________ .
A. his mother didn't like Christmas trees  
B. the writer didn't like the tree cut by someone else
C. the writer used to cut very beautiful Christmas trees
D. his mother didn't want to have a Christmas tree during wartime
4. The best title for this passage would be ________ .
A. The Perfect Christmas Tree              
B. How to Choose a Christmas Tree
C. How Soldiers Spent Their Christmas      
D. A Christmas with an Ugly Christmas Tree
5. What does the writer mean by saying "All Christmas trees are perfect"?
A. Nothing is as perfect as Christmas.         
B. Once at home, everything is so nice.
C. During the war, trees are hard to find.     
D. All Christmas trees are the most beautiful.
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Two runners stand side by side at the starting line of a race．  36   look very strong and fast．  37 one runner speeds ahead and wins the race．The other __38__．
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Everyone knows that athletes try to   42  their bodies．But research shows that strengthening the mind may be just as   43 ．Careful study indicates that the best athletes win  44  because they think they can win．
Positive thoughts seem to provide the edge for   45  in sports．People who say "I know I can do this" to themselves over and over   46  find that they have the advantage to win．On the other hand, people who think "I can't win" often   47 ．
One procedure that helps many athletes is creating   48  in their mind．They are told to think of each jump they must make to   49 ．Some use pictures that are more fanciful．One skater liked to think about a star bursting inside her,  50  her with energy．Another athlete who wanted to feel   51  pictured himself as a bird floating in the air．
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小題1:
A．NeitherB．AllC．EachD．Both
小題2:
A．ButB．SoC．OrD．And．
小題3:
A．falls downB．leaves behindC．leaves aloneD．falls behind
小題4:
A．prizesB．goalsC．medalsD．places
小題5:
A．promiseB．nameC．levelD．a(chǎn)bility
小題6:
A．progressB．mistakeC．a(chǎn)chievementD．difference
小題7:
A．determineB．expandC．strengthenD．extend
小題8:
A．possibleB．interestingC．difficultD．important
小題9:
A．partlyB．entirelyC．completelyD．mostly
小題10:
A．failureB．luckC．successD．competition
小題11:
A．oftenB．neverC．hardlyD．rarely
小題12:
A．failB．succeedC．understandD．expect
小題13:
A．ideasB．thoughtsC．wondersD．pictures
小題14:
A．failB．runC．winD．go
小題15:
A．givingB．helpingC．takingD．tiring
小題16:
A．encouragedB．calmC．excitedD．a(chǎn)nxious
小題17:
A．mindB．bodyC．brainD．imagination
小題18:
A．help B．a(chǎn)dviseC．a(chǎn)llowD．persuade
小題19:
A．whichB．thatC．whatD．how
小題20:
A．madeB．hungC．discoveredD．created

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閱讀下面短文，從短文后各題的A、B、C、D四個選項中，選取出適合填入空白處的最佳選項，并在答題卡上將該選項涂黑。
When my son unexpectedly volunteered for the Marines, I was busy writing my novels and giving little thought to the men and women in the army.
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I gave my wife a head start. Mother_41__ son, “I was so worried”, Genie said. She pulled away to look up again and again to _42___ he was really there.
My wife gave me a great gift: _43__ alone with my boy. John was tired and lay _44__ on his bed. I lay down next to him and was grasping his hand the whole time. I just wanted to be certain that the nightmares I’d had about John being killed were _45__ .
I kept holding my son, the way I _46__ when he was two and came into our bed after a _47__ dream. I asked John if he’d rather sleep than talk, and he said there would be time for 48___ later.
With the  49___ over, under and around me came incredible tiredness. I slept with his voice dying away. It was the first good _50__ I’d had in months. I woke and John was asleep next to me. Sitting by his bed watching him breathe, I found myself praying and _51__ for all the fathers, mothers, sons, daughters, husbands and wives of those who were not coming home. For the first time in my life, I was weeping for _52___.
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小題1: 
A．a(chǎn)ngryB．excitedC．frightenedD．a(chǎn)live
小題2: 
A．droveB．was drivingC．had drivenD．would have driven
小題3:
A．whereB．whenC．whichD．who
小題4: 
A．meetB．congratulateC．permitD．a(chǎn)ccept
小題5:
A．onceB．whenC．unlessD．since
小題6:
A．a(chǎn)bolishedB．pattedC．ratedD．embraced
小題7:
A．make sureB．set downC．get acrossD．make sense
小題8:
A．periodB．chanceC．timeD．moment
小題9:
A．hesitatedB．stretchedC．supportingD．spreading
小題10:
A．factsB．truthC．proofsD．lies
小題11:
A．used toB．ought toC．shouldD．must
小題12:
A．happyB．cheerfulC．scaryD．sleep
小題13:
A．a(chǎn)dviceB．discussionC．talkD．sleep
小題14: 
A．chatB．worriesC．meetingD．curiosity
小題15:
A．conversationB．observationC．sleepD．independence
小題16: 
A．cryingB．marchingC．screamingD．regretting
小題17: 
A．friendsB．neighborsC．strangersD．soldiers
小題18:
A．persuadedB．changedC．frightenedD．a(chǎn)rrested
小題19:
A．a(chǎn)notherB．otherC．othersD．one
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I paid 30 yuan for a watermelon the other day. When I ate it at home I found it more bitter than sweet. I was 36   to throw it away for it cost me money 37  . But to eat it was a 38  thing no better than tasting goldthread(黃連)
Things like this  39  occur in our daily life. For example, last week when going on a tour we failed to find the  40  we had been seeking.  41  we were so uncomfortable as if on pins and needles(如坐針氈).In such a case we had better  42  home immediately, but most of us tourists still chose to  43  our way until we finished visiting all the scenic spots,  44  actually we did not quite enjoy them.
If we   45   , we’ll get nothing; we would have spent money  46  .If we don’t give up, what we’ve got is something to cause suffering or pain, or    47  disaster. Since that’s the case, why are we still unwilling to  48 with it? The only 49 _ is: it means money.
Then what 50 __does money contain? Its importance lies in none 51 __the following two aspects: (1) it can be used for our living;(2) it can be used for daily life. When a sum of money that should be able to obtain joy or enjoyment is certain to 52 the purpose, isn’t it wise to give it up? Isn’t it a sort of 53 for money-spending or even for enjoying ourselves?
To abandon and forget a sum of money that is to be of no value or to produce   54  values can be counted as   55 value of money. Isn’t it so?
小題1:
A．unwillingB．readyC．uncertain D．a(chǎn)nxious
小題2:.
A．a(chǎn)bove allB．a(chǎn)fter allC．in allD．for all
小題3:.
A．pleasantB．painfulC．dangerousD．special
小題4:.
A．regularlyB．recentlyC．hardlyD．frequently
小題5:.
A．friendshipB．memoryC．pleasureD．experience
小題6:.
A．On the wholeB．In this wayC．In other words D．On the contrary
小題7:.
A．callB．leaveC．a(chǎn)rriveD．return
小題8:.
A．feelB．continueC．stopD．make
小題9:.
A．becauseB．sinceC．a(chǎn)lthoughD．unless
小題10:.
A．give awayB．give upC．give outD．give in
小題11:. A, in relief     B. in fact      C. in reality      D. in vain
小題12:.
A．evenB．stillC．everD．more
小題13:.
A．stayB．partC．takeD．break
小題14:.
A．excuseB．reasonC．topicD．a(chǎn)mbition
小題15:.
A．valueB．messageC．secretD．surprise
小題16:.
A．less thanB．better than C．rather thanD．other than
小題17:.
A．ignoreB．serveC．failD．meet
小題18:.
A．possibilityB．mistakeC．wisdomD．choice
小題19:.
A．properB．negativeC．wonderfulD．various
小題20:.
A．littleB．wholeC．otherD．a(chǎn)nother

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完形填空（共20小題；每小題1.5分，滿分30分。）
閱讀下面短文，從短文后各題所給的四個選項（A、B、C和D）中，選出可以填入空白處的最佳選項，并在答題卡上將該項涂黑。
Sometimes I really doubt whether there is love between my parents. Every day they are busy trying to   36  in order to pay the high school cost for my brother and me. They don’t act in the   37  ways that I read in books or I see on TV. In their opinion, “I love you” is too   38  for them to say. Sending flowers to each other on Lovers’ Day is even more out of   39 .
One day, Mom was sewing a quilt (縫被子). I sat   40  beside her. “Mom, I have a question. Is there   41  between you and Dad?” I asked her in a very low voice.
Mom stopped her work and raised her head with   42  in her eyes. She didn’t answer immediately. She   43  her head and continued to sew the quilt.
I was very worried because I thought I had   44  her. I was very regretful and I didn’t know what I should do. But at last I heard my mother say the following words:
“Susan,” she said   45 , “Look at this thread. Sometimes it   46 , but most of it disappears in the quilt. The thread really makes the quilt strong and long-lasting. If life is a quilt, then love should be a thread. It can   47    be seen anywhere or anytime, but it’s really there. Love is   48 .”
I listened carefully but I couldn’t   49  her until the next spring. At that time, my father suddenly got sick seriously. My mother had to stay with him in the hospital for a month. When they returned home, they both looked   50 . It seemed both of them had had a serious illness. After they were back, every day in the morning and sunset, my mother helped my father walk   51  on the country road.
“Dad, how are you feeling now?” I asked him one day.
“Susan ,” he said kindly. “To tell you the truth, I just like   52  with your mom.”   53 his eyes, I know he loves my mother deeply.
Once I thought love meant flowers, gifts and   54 . But from this experience, I understand that love is just   55  in the quilt of our life. Love is inside, making life strong and warm.
小題1:
A．stay upB．rise earlyC．earn moneyD．sleep late
小題2:
A．magicB．romanticC．unbelievableD．a(chǎn)ttractive
小題3:
A．simpleB．easyC．commonD．unusual
小題4:
A．the questionB．questionC．reachD．control
小題5:
A．carefullyB．silentlyC．certainlyD．happily
小題6:
A．feelingB．loveC．quarrelD．smile
小題7:
A．a(chǎn)ngerB．pleasureC．surpriseD．happiness
小題8:
A．raisedB．shookC．noddedD．bowed
小題9:
A．hurtB．injuredC．damagedD．harmed
小題10:
A．sadlyB．excitedlyC．regretfullyD．thoughtfully
小題11:
A．happensB．existsC．a(chǎn)ppearsD．shows
小題12:.
A．everB．oftenC．a(chǎn)lwaysD．hardly
小題13:
A．insideB．valuableC．trueD．priceless
小題14:
A．believeB．understandC．a(chǎn)cceptD．obey
小題15:
A．quite healthyB．very paleC．fairly redD．much surprised
小題16:
A．continuouslyB．worriedlyC．repeatedlyD．slowly
小題17:
A．livingB．chattingC．walkingD．sitting
小題18:
A．ReadingB．SeeingC．NoticingD．Examining
小題19:
A．fresh rosesB．gold ringC．sweet kissesD．beautiful jewelry
小題20:
A．a(chǎn) threadB．a(chǎn) needleC．the clothD．the cotton

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“Little lies” sometimes come to easily to us that we don’t even consider them to be lies. Read about these lies of everyday life:
1.  Lying about your age or your kid’s age to get a cheaper ticket.
2.  Telling the host of a dinner party that the terrible food he prepared is wonderful.
3.  Lying to your aunt about how much you love the gift she gave you---the one that you really hate.
4.  Telling a friend with a terrible haircut that she looks great.
5.  Lying to a friend about how much you want to see her again when you really don’t
6.Telling the salesperson who calls when you’re watching TV that you’re very busy.
Are these serious lies? Probably not, but if you would lie about your age to a stranger, what’s going to stop you from lying about something more serious later? If we tell a lie or act dishonestly and get what we want, that might make us feel good today. But what about tomorrow? The future results of our lies are uncertain.
Still, no one is saying that everyone can or should be completely honest all the time. More people lie, often for a good reason. Lies are told all the time and are part of our everyday social life. Many times people lie to protect the feelings of other people, and there’s nothing wrong with that. Honesty is usually the best policy, but like any other policy, you have to make exceptions. 
小題1:The author tries to persuade the readers to accept his argument by___________.
A．making suggestions.B．explaining reasons and results.
C．providing examples and facts.D．discussing questions.
小題2:The author’s attitude towards little lies is that_________.
A．he feels very fond of them.B．he feels they are necessary sometimes.
C．he feels strongly against telling little lies.D．he feels ashamed of telling little lies.
小題3:According to the text, which of the following is TRUE?
A．Some people are born liars.B．People often lie to avoid hurting others.
C．Some people can be honest all the time. D．Little lies are not serious things.

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            475 Riverside Drive
New York N.Y. 10027
Jan.15, 2011
Dear John,
I'm sorry you didn't get the part you tried out for in that play. I know how much you wanted to be in the play. Now you feel that maybe acting isn't the right future for you. I think you're wrong. You're a good actor. Do you remember when you played Caesar in your summer theatre group's play? You were excellent . People clapped(鼓掌)every time you walked on stage（舞臺). Even the other actors loved you.
All actors have to get used to being turned down for a job. It's part of an actor's life. Even famouse actors don't get every part they want. I think you should give acting another chance. You love it so much, and you're good at it. Don't be discouraged because you lose one part in the play. Wait a bit, and try for another one. After all , you can always give up some other time.
Love,
Jane
小題1:
Jane wrote this letter because____.
A．she wanted John to get a part in the play he was trying out for
B．she wanted to tell John that he shouldn't give up acting.
C．she wanted to tell John how to become an actor.
D．she was unhappy with John.
小題2:
Jane talks about other actors to show Jon that ____.
A．they are as bad as he isB．a(chǎn)cting is a hard life
C．they sometimes get turned down for parts they wantD．they are lucky enough
小題3:
What does Jane think of John?
A．He is a good actor, and some day he will be successful.
B．He is too easily dicouraged to become a good actor.
C．He is a better actor than the person who has got the part.
D．He is as unlucky as the other actors.
小題4:
The person who wrote this letter probably ____.
A．is an actress.B．cares about John
C．wants to be an actress some day D．envies at John's success.

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Sean and Danielle were leaving the music store when they heard the crash. "What do you suppose that was?" asked Sean.
"I don't know for sure," said Danielle, "but it sure sounded bad. It's right over there. Let's go and look."
Sean and Danielle knew they would see an accident. But they didn't know what to expect. There in the middle of the street was a bicycle that had been hit by a car. The bicycle rider was sitting in the street, shaking his head.
"Look at that," said Sean, "he's not even wearing a helmet. He is one lucky guy".
"No kidding," Danielle replied. "Look at the driver of the car. She's just as lucky. She's not wearing a seat belt.
Sean and Danielle are right. The bicycle rider is very lucky, he was not hurt. Riding a bicycle is a lot of fun, but it can also be very dangerous. You have to pay attention all the time to what you're doing. You also have to follow safety rules.
When you ride a bicycle, remember that you share the road with cars and trucks. These vehicles are a lot bigger than you are. So, always wear a helmet when riding your bicycle. Always means "every time" even if you are just riding around the block.
Follow the same rules as car and truck drivers. Bicycle riders also have some special rules. Here are some special rules you should follow:
● Do not ride your bicycle on the sidewalk. By not riding on the sidewalk, you won't run into a pedestrian.
● Ride on bike paths or trails when they are available.
● Always ride in the same direction as traffic.
● Always ride on the right-hand side of the road.
● When you ride with a friend, do not ride next to each other. Ride in single field, one behind the other.
● Obey all traffic signals and signs. Stop at all stop signs.
● Walk your bicycle across busy crossings.
● Be sure to use hand signals when you turn and stop.
Follow these safety rules when riding a bicycle at night.
● Have a headlight that works.
● Have these reflectors on your bicycle: yellow or white in front, and red ones on the pedals and back.
● Wear light-colored clothing so drivers can see you.
You should always keep your bicycle in good working order. Make sure the brakes work properly and that your tires have enough air. If you find anything wrong with your bike, fix it or have it fixed before you ride it again.
小題1:How did Sean and Danielle know that they would see an accident?
A．They saw somebody falling off the bike.B．They heard the sound of the crash.
C．They were asked to offer some help.D．They remembered what might happen.
小題2:What Sean and Danielle saw in the middle of the street __________.
A．were a bicycle, the rider, a car and the driver
B．was a bicycle under the damaged car
C．was a car without safe belt and the helmet
D．surprised both the rider and the car driver
小題3:Why did Sean and Danielle consider the rider and the driver lucky?
A．Because the bicycle and the car were lost.
B．Because the rider didn’t wear his helmet.
C．Because they both were not badly hurt.
D．Because the driver didn’t wear the seat belt.
小題4: From the passage, we learn that _________.
A．carelessness can result in accidentsB．we can’t ride bicycles in the street
C．the driver was quite rude to the riderD．the bicycle rider was sent to hospital
小題5:Which of the following breaks the rules for a safe bicycle riding?
A．Get off your bicycle and walk across busy crossings.
B．Follow the safety rules as the car and truck drivers do.
C．Fix light reflectors to your bicycle when riding at night.
D．Ride next to other riders, but not too close to each other

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科目：高中英語 來源：不詳 題型：閱讀理解

I often write about the bad state of television these days, but recently my mom told me about a story she saw on 60 Minutes that was inspiring, educational, and entertaining for the whole family. I went to the show’s website to see for myself. My mom was right. At a time when even Barbara Walters says she’s really bored with celebrities interviews, this one will not disappoint.
It’s the story of Derek Paravicini, a 30-year-old who was born three months early, physically disabled (he can’t button his own shirt), blind, and severely autistic(自閉的).
Yet, through total luck and coincidence, his family discovered that Derek had a remarkable musical talent when he was three.
Derek can hear any musical composition one time and play it perfectly on the piano.
That’s right. He only has to hear it once.
Even more unbelievable, his brain, like a computer, can keep many songs that he can immediately repeat when asked. But his talent isn’t limited to just learning things by heart. Derek is a true musical genius and artist who plays beautifully in a wide range of styles and can make his own music.
With his talent, Derek has raised millions of dollars putting on charity concerts. He also donates his time to senior centers where he acts as a human jukebox (自動唱機) machine, taking requests from senior citizens who haven’t heard their favorite songs for decades.
As it turns out, Derek loves people and his extraordinary talent has been the key to unlocking his personality and social development.
If you want to inspire your family, pop some popcorn and sit everyone down to watch this excellent piece of journalism. If your kids are like mine, it will cause a great family discussion about the definition of “disability” and the extraordinary ability of the human brain and spirit. It may even give you the perfect answer the next time your child says he or she “can’t” do something. Now that’s priceless.
Who says there’s nothing good on TV?
小題1: From the first paragraph, we know that 60 minutes is a TV program on      .
A．interviewing celebrities
B．interviewing the disabled
C．the latest news round the world
D．stating the positive influence of TV
小題2: How does Derek help the elderly?
A．By buying them a jukebox machine.
B．By building senior centers for them.
C．By singing the old songs they ask for.
D．By playing the piano to raise money for them.
小題3: In the opinion of the author, Derek can     .
A．a(chǎn)ttract the whole family to watch TV together
B．cause family members to help the disabled
C．help kids understand the ability of their brains
D．encourage kids to accept challenges in life
小題4:The author’s purpose in writing this passage is to     .
A．prove that there is something good on TV
B．introduce a disabled but gifted musician
C．call on people to show more love to the disabled
D．express personal admiration for Derek Paravicini

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