第二节：语法填空(共10小题，每小题1.5分，共15分)

阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空，并将答案填写在答卷标号为16-25的相应位置上。

To most Chinese students, studying abroad could be a burden. There are lots of difficulties facing them every day---language barrier, culture shock, gaps __16_____ Eastern and Western lifestyles, expensive tuition fees and endless research projects.

To Song Yinan, however, studying abroad was a(n) __17______ (forget) experience. In herbook, Kiki’s London Diary, she tells her stories in __18______ optimistic way.

The language barrier is the biggest difficulty Chinese students will meet abroad. In a story __19______ (write) at the beginning of her first term in London, Song suffered some __20______(embarrass) during a welcoming party, __21_____ she was introduced to some drink and wine.

However, she found that she couldn’t read most of the English names of the drinks and therefore __22_______ (drink) only cola and fruit juice. She described about __23______ red her face was. Song says __24_______ is normal for most Chinese to lose face when they study abroad. And she is happy to share the story with others.

Throughout the book, readers can feel the optimism and persistence of this girl. Her study and life experiences are sure to delight any Chinese __25________(study) abroad or who plan to do so.

Ⅱ.阅读(共两节，满分50分)

第一节：阅读理解(共20小题，每小题2分，满分40分)

阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A.B.C和D项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

A

Fifty has never looked better.

It’s been 50 years since the first James Bond film, Dr. No, premiered (首映) in cinemas. As first embodied by Scottish actor Sean Connery, Agent 007 was a fearless, cool-as-ice spy who excelled at sleuthing (侦查), fighting and saving the world.

Since then, more than 20 films featuring the iconic (偶像的) spy have been released–making it one of the longest-running franchises (授权) in the history of cinema. On Nov 9, the 23rd Bond movie, Skyfall, celebrated the legend’s 50th birthday.

Over the years, audiences have changed. It doesn't matter. Six different actors have acted 007 and it doesn't matter. Even shocking technological and cultural changes can’t bend Bond. Why? Is it the action, the sexy women, the cars, the gadgets and the exotic locations? Yes, but the most important reason is still the man himself. Bond can challenge his boss and shoot a bad guy in mere minutes. He is an expert in literature, languages, art and fine wines. He has a sharp tongue besides his wits.

In the first film Dr. No, as Connery lit a cigarette, we heard James Bond’s voice and saw his café for the first time. The simple scene and short phrase have defined the character for half a century.

“Next to the Beatles and Stones, James Bond was the greatest British import of the 1960s,” David Kamp, a US contributing editor for Vanity Fair, wrote in a recent article about the birth of Bond and its influence on the US.

The Bond phenomenon has clearly affected movie culture, pop culture and spy culture. But perhaps the most amazing thing is that 007 has survived in the age of feminism. “Talking of objectifying women, Bond is essential Huge Henfner (founder of Playboy magazine) with a gun,” movie critic Xan Brooks told The Guardian. “But women liked Bond, too. He couldn’t have run for 50 years with male fans alone.”

We love Bond for many reasons—after all 50 years, Bond is still breathtaking. thrilling ride into the very heart of an icon like no other. But most of all, we may love him for one reason: “he always gets away with it.” one said.

26.What attracts the audience most in James Bond films?

A. The violent fighting scenes. B. The sexy women.

C. Everything about Bond himself. D. The car racing.

27.What does the underlined sentence mean in Paragraph 4?

A. He can read people’s thoughts.

B. He can easily beat any man who wants to murder him.

C. He can predict what people are going to do by observing them.

D. He has an unkind way of speaking and always thinks quickly and clearly.

28.According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?

A. The first James Bond film was produced in 1963.

B. Skyfall is the last James Bond film.

C. David Kamp is a UK editor for the Guardian.

D. The James Bond film was popular in the age of feminism.

29.What does the movie critic Xan Brooks imply?

A. James Bond films are not accepted by young girls.

B. Men are especially interested in James Bond films.

C. Bond is actually a man against feminism.

D. Women are fond of James Bond films too.

30.What is the best title of the passage?

A. Still Going Strong Fifty Years on.

B. Introduction about James Bond films.

C. Secrets of 007.

D. The Last James Bond films.