If your knowledge can be in some way________with my experience, we are sure to finish the task very well.

A．mixed        B．connected       C．joined         D. combined

As we all know, new technology is being ________ almost every industrial process at present.

A. applied to       B. devoted to       C. turned to          D. used to

Billy was the youngest boy on the hike, but he______with the others.

A.kept up        B.turned up     C.caught up         D.drew up

My parents don’t care  ______ my pocket money goes, but one thing is sure: the money spent must be worthwhile.

A. why            B. when            C. where       D. how

第三部分閱讀理解（共20小題；每小題2分，滿分40分)

閱讀下列短文，從每篇短文后所給各題的四個選項(A、B、C和D)中，選出最佳選項。

A

One stormy night many years ago, an elderly man and his wife entered the hall of a small hotel in Philadelphia. Trying to get out of the rain, they came to the front desk hoping to get some shelter for the night.

“Could you possibly give us a room here?” the husband asked.

The clerk, a friendly man with a winning smile, looked at the couple and explained that there were three conventions in town.“All of our rooms are taken,” the clerk said.“But I can’t send a nice couple like you out into the rain at one o’clock in the morning. Would you perhaps be willing to sleep in my room? It’s not exactly a suite, but it will be good enough to make you folks comfortable for the night.”

When the couple declined, the young man pressed on.“Don’t worry about me; I’ll make out just fine.” the clerk told them. So the couple agreed.

As he paid his bill the next morning, the elderly man said to the clerk,“You are the kind of manager who should be the boss of the best hotel in the United States. Maybe someday I’ll build one for you.” The clerk looked at them and smiled. The three of them had a good laugh. As they drove away, the elderly couple agreed that the helpful clerk was indeed exceptional, as finding people who are both friendly and helpful isn’t easy.

Two years passed. The clerk had almost forgotten the incident when he received a letter from the old man. It recalled that stormy night and enclosed a round—trip ticket to New York, asking the young man to pay them a visit.

The old man met him in New York, and led him to the corner of Fifth Avenue and 34th street. He then pointed to a great new building there, a pale reddish stone, with turrets and watchtowers thrusting up to the sky.“That,” said the older man,“is the hotel I have just built for you to manage.”“You must be joking,” the young man said.“I can assure you I am not,” said the older man, a sly smile playing around his mouth.

The older man’s name was William Waldorf Astor, and that magnificent structure was the original Waldorf—Astoria Hotel. The young clerk who became its first manager was George C.Boldt. This young clerk never foresaw the turn of events that would lead him to become the manager of one of the world’s most glamorous hotels.

51.The purpose of the author writing this story is to_______.

A.give people a good laugh                          B.cover some facts

C.promote the business of Waldorf—Astoria Hotel        D.deliver a lesson

52.Which of the statements about the story is NOT true?

A.The story took place at about one a.m..

B.The old couple was too poor to afford a luxurious room.

C.The clerk was willing to help those in need.

D.The clerk received an unexpected invitation from the old man.

53.The underlined word “conventions” in Para.3 can be replaced by_______?

A.rooms       B.suites            C.meetings         D.hotels

54.Which of the following proverbs suits the story the best?

A.Every little thing helps.                                            B.Make hay while the sun shines.

C.Man proposes； God disposes(處理,決定).                   D.One good turn deserves another.

 If _______, he will have to admit that he knows about the affair.

A. persuaded     B. impressed       C. pressed       D. inspired

The news spread quickly through the village ________ the war had ended, ________ made villagers

wild with joy.

A. which; that             B. that; what                 C. that; which             D. what; which

—I went to the beach and got plenty of rest and sunshine.

—__________.You looked tired last time I saw you.

A. I had hoped so.                             B. I’m glad you did.

C. Really?                                  D. That sounds a good idea

Today’s teens have a knowledge of the Internet that often surpasses(超過) that of their parents. Because so many teens are Internet savvy(了解, 常識), it is important that they also have an understanding of the dangers that exist online and how to deal with them. Watch teens share their own “Real-Life Stories” about issues affecting them on the Internet such as cyberbullying (網(wǎng)絡(luò)欺凌), online enticement(誘惑), and giving out too much personal information.

55. The ad is intended for _______.

       A. kids loving to play games online

       B. only victims of Internet use

       C. kids and their parents who want to learn about the safety online

       D. pre-school students who know little about Internet

56. If you visit the website, you can ________.

       A. share your friends “Real-life Stories” about issues affecting them on the Internet

       B. have an understanding of the dangers that exist online and how to deal with them

       C. say and do terrible things to each other online

       D. ask for help when you have difficulty with your study

57. If you visit cybertipline.com, you can _______.

       A. contact your local law enforcement

       B. search our knowledge base for answers to all of your questions about the online world

       C. report any incident of Internet use

       D. help your brothers or sisters siblings learn how to avoid the dangers that exist on the

Internet.

58. Which of the following stories you can share on the Real-Life Stories?

       A. Teen murdered by man she met in chat room.

       B. Problem of losing weight.

       C. Left home alone.

       D. Hurt by second hand smoke in the Internet cafe.

Having checked the doors were closed, and _____ all the nights were off , the woman opened the door to her bedroom.

   A.why                 B. that       C.when              D.where