1 . I began to grow up that winter night when my parents and I were returning from my aunt’s house, and my mother said that we might soon be leaving for America. We were on the bus then. I was crying, and some people on the bus were turning around to look at me. I remember that I could not bear the thought of never hearing again the radio program for school children to which I listened every morning.

I do not remember myself crying for this reason again. In fact, I think I cried very little when I was saying goodbye to my friends and relatives. When we were leaving I thought about all the places I was going to see — the strange and magical places I had known only from books and pictures. The country I was leaving never to come back was hardly in my head then.

The four years that followed taught me the importance of optimism, but the idea did not come to me at once. For the first two years in New York I was really lost — having to study in three schools as a result of family moves. I did not quite know what I was or what I should be. Mother remarried, and things became even more complex for me. Some time passed before my stepfather and I got used to each other. I was often sad, and saw no end to “the hard times.”

My responsibilities in the family increased a lot since I knew English better than everyone else at home. I wrote letters, filled out forms, translated at interviews with Immigration officers, took my grandparents to the doctor and translated there, and even discussed telephone bills with company representatives.

From my experiences I have learned one important rule: almost all common troubles eventually go away! Something good is certain to happen in the end when you do not give up, and just wait a little! I believe that my life will turn out all right, even though it will not be that easy.

1. How did the author get to know America?

A．From her relatives.	B．From her mother.
C．From books and pictures.	D．From radio.

2. Upon leaving for America the author felt ______.

A．confused

B．excited

C．worried

D．amazed

3. What can we learn about the author from Paragraph 4?

A．She worked as a translator	B．She attended a lot of job interviews
C．She paid telephone bills for her family	D．She helped her family with her English

4. The author believes that ______.

A．her future will be free from troubles	B．it is difficult to learn to become patient
C．there are more good things than bad things	D．good things will happen if one keeps trying.

3 . This fall marks an especially memorable time for one family celebrating three generations walking onto Carthage College together. Samantha Malczewski, 19, the sophomore nursing student recalled. “It was really __________. I didn’t expect it.” However, Carter aged 18, said she had a(n) __________that their mom Amy Malczewski and grandmother Christy Schwan were interested in going back to school.     

Calling herself “Carthage’s biggest fan”, Amy Malczewski has a deep __________to Carthage College. “And Carthage has this amazing __________for the master’s degree in business and design, which is really __________ all the things that I love,” said she.

Meanwhile, when Christy heard of her daughter’s __________, she quickly realized they could __________on the journey together. The 71-year-old __________three years ago after working in employee benefits consulting. Amy said, “I think you ought to __________it too.” And I’m like, “OH, I think you’re right, we should do this __________,” Christy recounted. “It’s helped fill a(n) __________space for me.”

As the four settle into classes and busy __________, the two sisters said they’re __________to accompany them to class, have this little study group, or get dinner together in the cafeteria.

In a statement, Carthage College __________the family and their educational goals. “Spanning three generations, this family reminds us of the power of __________learning,” the school said, “Age isn’t a factor-we can all continue to learn.”

1.

A．awkward

B．surprising

C．shameful

D．comforting

2.

A．guess

B．lesson

C．proposal

D．promise

3.

A．discussion

B．invitation

C．connection

D．innovation

4.

A．program

B．test

C．reason

D．routine

5.

A．in need of

B．in line with

C．in return for

D．in advance of

6.

A．role

B．power

C．bet

D．plan

7.

A．take off

B．set aside

C．take away

D．set out

8.

A．retired

B．complained

C．withdrawn

D．followed

9.

A．delay

B．admit

C．consider

D．risk

10.

A．willingly

B．heartily

C．apart

D．together

11.

A．empty

B．important

C．limited

D．narrow

12.

A．roads

B．schedules

C．gatherings

D．journeys

13.

A．expecting

B．motivating

C．learning

D．pretending

14.

A．reflected

B．mentioned

C．applauded

D．understood

15.

A．tough

B．temporary

C．basic

D．lifelong

4 . What does the man mean in the end?

A．He had a great vacation.

B．He got lost in Paris.

C．He visited the tower.

5 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What is the woman dissatisfied with about the island?

A．The food.

B．The hotel.

C．The beach.

2. What do we know about the woman?

A．She lost her way several times.

B．She met some unfriendly locals.

C．She missed home-cooked meals.

3. What does the woman suggest the man do in the end?

A．Go to the island of Gozo.

B．Taste the local food.

C．Visit the churches.

6 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What is the relationship between the speakers?

A．Workmates.

B．Employer and employee.

C．Interviewer and interviewee.

2. What does the man think of working for Ms. Thompson?

A．Stressful.

B．Pleasant.

C．Rewarding.

3. How often do the man and Ms. Thompson have an informal meeting?

A．Once a month.

B．Once a week.

C．Twice a week.

7 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Where does the conversation take place?

A．In a post office.

B．In a bookshop.

C．At the airport.

2. What does the man care about?

A．Weight.

B．Price.

C．Security.

3. How much will the man pay?

A．£5.

B．£6.

C．£9.60.

8 . What will the man probably do next month?

A．Buy a new printer.

B．Change a coat.

C．Repair his computer.

9 . What does the woman advise the man do?

A．Cancel the credit card.

B．Make a copy of his credit card.

C．Ask the bank to cover the damage.