. 完形填空 (15分)阅读下面短文，选择可以填入空白处的最佳选项。Brittany is not only my sister but my best friend. She is 1_ thirteen months younger than I am, but she is the person who 2_ me most. Having Brittany as my best friend has made me into the person I am today. She has 3_ me how to trust people, how to solve my 4_ , and how to let out and express my feelings. I have 5_ had a hard time learning how to trustpeople. The only person that I could trust with everything was my sister Brittany. I could always go to her and let her know 6_ I had done something wrong. She would 7_ that she would not tell anyone if I didnt want her to. I knew all my 8_ would be safe with her and that nobody would 9_ unless I told them. This was very important to me because I havent been 10_ in finding people whom I can trust. Brittany has never told 11_ a secret that I told her, so I could trust her with anything. That helped make our relationship 12_. Problem solving was another thing that Brittany could help me 13_ . Whenever I had a problem that I couldnt work out myself, I went to 14_ . Whether it had to do with my classmates, school work or sports, Brittany could give me some 15_ advice. I feel lucky to have such a sister.( )1. A. hardly B. ever C. still D. only( )2. A. refuses B. avoids C. influences D. punishes( )3. A. taught B. given C. bought D. believed( )4. A. accidents B. hobbies C. problems D. differences( )5. A. never B. always C. seldom D. almost( )6. A. although B. because C. if D. until( )7. A. understand B. promise C. wonder D. advise来源:学优高考网gkstk( )8. A. secrets B. plans C. hobbies D. dreams( )9. A. look out B. speak out C. work out D. find out( )10. A. sad B. lucky C. shy D. difficult( )11. A. someone B. no one C. everyone D. anyone( )12. A. stronger B. weaker C. bigger D. fatter( )13. A. of B. at C. with D. to( )14. A. him B. her C. it D. them( )15. A. difficult B. strange C. useful D. terrible. 阅读理解 (30分)阅读下列材料，从每小题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出一个最佳选项。AWhat will you do to make yourself feel better when you feel bad?I look after the patients in hospital.Im sure you can guess what I am.I usually write a blog when I meetsomething that makes me feel bad. Its like keeping a diary, giving me a way to express my feelings. Besides that, many people often write some positive words to me, which make me feel even better.Im the father of a beautiful girlLily. Im a program manager and Im very busy at work. Sometimes if I feel upset, Ill put myself into movies. Ill imagine myself as the main character. It always gives me positive energy.Im a college student. I have aspecial way to cheer myself up when I feel bad helping other people. I often call a local nursing home or church and ask how I can help. Those few minutes on the phone can cheer me up. Knowing that Ill soon help other people makes me feel good about myself.( )11. Caroline is most probably a_ according to the material.A. teacher B. manager C. nurse D. student( )12. Why does John imagine himself as the main character of a film?A. Because he wants to be an actor.B. Because he likes watching films.C. Because its good for his work. D. Because it can cheer him up.( )13. If Susan feels upset, she will probably _.A. keep a diary B. see a movieC. go to help someone D. visit her friends( )14. Which person is the oldest according to the material?A. Caroline. B. John. C. Lily. D. Susan.( )15. What does the above material mainly talk about?A. Ways to cheer up. B. Ways to be healthy.C. How to help others. D. How to find a job.B来源:学优高考网gkstkIve been visiting Los Angeles for a couple of days with my friend, and while we were on a hike (徒步旅行) early this morning, I found the National ID card of a French boy on the path. There was no one around, so I thought it was best to pick it up. Being French myself, I knew the boy would be very nervous if he couldnt find his ID card. Have you ever lost anything, such as an important book, a drivers license or a passport? Maybe you would have the same feeling as the boy. As soon as we got back to our hotel, I searched for the cardholders name (which thankfully was not very common) on the Internet, and found a website that had his picture. I then followed a few links until I found his dad, and sent him a message along with a photo of the ID card. He wrote back in an hour, very grateful (感激的). It was really fun playing Sherlock Holmes! The boys mom will be picking up the ID card from the hotels front desk tomorrow. I bought a beautiful card for her, and put the ID card inside along with a sweet note and invitation to check out what I did on the website www.