第二节 (共5小题;每小题2分，满分10分)

根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中的两项为多余选项。

iPads vs. Textbooks

What if you could have your whole backpack at the touch of your fingertips? In the first month of the Apple iPads release, 25million were sold! People all over the world use iPads for all sorts of different things, but one of their finest qualities is the ability to be a textbook. ___36____

To begin with, iPad are less expensive. Textbooks become outdated and schools have to buy new books, but with an iPad schools can update them for free. __37___ Schools don’t have to spend $500 every year for iPads because they last a while and can be updated.

___38___ Students usually have multiple classes, which results in multiple textbooks. Heavy backpacks filled with books can cause back problem. A solution to that is an iPad， which only weighs 1.33 pounds and can hold all of a student’s textbooks.

Third, schools should get rid of their textbooks and get iPads because they have more capabilities. Some might think all of the apps are distracting, but the apps actually make iPads more efficient. __39___ Textbooks cannot do those tasks, but iPads can easily do them with just a tap of the fingertip.

Lastly, iPads are a better choice for schools instead of textbooks because these devices allow students to access their learning anywhere at any time. ___40_____ .With iPads, they find it easier to get their homework done.

In conclusion, schools should get rid of their clumsy textbooks and switch to iPads. iPads have allowed this generation to have their entire backpack in the palm of their hands. A. Second, iPads cost less and are more popular. B. These tablets are perfect for busy students. C. Therefore, they can use the saved money for other programs. D. Moreover, in high school, textbooks have an average of 4.8 pounds each. E. iPads have already replaced textbooks in over 600 American counties. F. iPads absorb the need to buy calculators, dictionaries, and other items that are found

within the device.

G. Schools have every reason to do away with their school books and switch to iPads.

第三部分：英语知识运用(共两节，满分45分)第一节：完形填空 (共20小题，每小题.1.5分, 满分30分)

阅读下面短文。从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

The orld Always Makes Way for the Dreamer

When I was twelve years old, my father took me to see Zig Zigler. I remember sitting in that dark hall listening to Mr. Zigler 36 everyone’s spirits up to the ceiling, I 37 there feeling like I could do anything. When we got to the car, I turned to my father and said, “Dad, I want to 38 people feel like that.” My father asked me 39 I meant. “I want to be a motivational speaker just like Mr. Zigler,” I replied. A(An) 40 was born.

Recently, I began seeking my dream of motivating others. 41 a four-year relationship with Fortune 100 Company 42 as a sales-trainer and ending as a regional sales manager, I left the company at the height of my 43 . Many people were 44 that I would leave after earning a six-figure income. And they asked 45 I would risk everything for a dream.

I made my 46 to start my own company and leave my secure position after 47 a regional sales meeting. The vice-president of our company delivered a 48 that changed my life. He asked us, “If a god would offer you three wishes, what would they be?” After giving us a 49 to write down the three wishes, he then asked us, “Why do you need a 50 ?” I would never forget the power I felt at that moment. I realized that 51 I had accomplished in the past had prepared me for this moment. I was ready and didn’t need a god’s help to become a motivational speaker. A motivational speaker was 52 .

Having made that decision, I was immediately 53 . One week after I gave notice, my husband was laid off from his job, and now we had no 54 . But I held fast to my dream. The wonder really began to happen. In a short time my husband found a better job. And I was able to book several 55 engagements with new customers. I discovered the incredible power of dreams.

41.A.rise B.blow C.put D.raise

.A.left B.came C.arrived D.slipped

.A.get B.hope C.make D.cheer

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

4.A.dream B.idea C.girl D.speaker

4.A.After B.Before C.Because D.While

4.A.beginning B.working C.acting D.regarding

4.A.life B.love C.income D.career

4.A.disappointedB.moved C.surprised D.delighted

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

.A.plan B.promise C.decision D.mind

.A.attending B.joining C.entering D.holding

.A.newspaper B.book C.report D.speech

.A.day B.second C.week D.moment

5.A.help B.job C.god D.company

5.A.everything B.anything C.nothing D.something

5.A.alive B.dead C.missing D.born

5.A.examined B.searched C.checked D.tested

5.A.help B.harm C.income D.money

.A.selling B.speaking C.writing D.listening