Ⅲ. 完形填空(10分)

On the day when I was born, my mother sent me a very 1 gift. Can you guess? Yeah, it’s mother’s love. Everyone would 2 this gift from his or her mother. But I believe it is 3 gift I have ever received.

It is not like the money, because it’s infinite(无限的).

It is not like the toy, because it’s permanent(永恒的).

When I was a 4 , I liked playing and dreaming. Sometimes I played 5 , my mom would come and play with me. And then, the loneliness was gone. Once I 6 that my mother went away from me! But then I waked up to find that she was just beside me.

When I was a teenager, mom didn’t give me too much money. 7 , she taught me how to save money.

This Sunday is Mother’s Day, she has sent me 8 gifts. But I haven’t given her any gifts.

Now I’d like 9 thank you to my mother.

Mom, I will buy you a flower, because I want to see your smile.

Mom, I will never make you 10 , because I never want to see you sad.

Mom, I love you, forever!

1. A. personal B. extra C. strange D. special

2. A. ask B. receive C. borrow D. buy

3. A. a good B. a well C. the better D. the best

4. A. child B. boy C. girl D. student

5. A. lonely B. happily C. alone D. silently

6. A. found B. felt C. dreamed D. realized

7. A. However B. Unpleasantly C. Luckily D. Instead

8. A. so many B. so much C. so interesting D. such a big

9. A. to speak B. to tell C. to say D. to talk

10. A. happy B. ill C. heavy D. angry

Ⅳ. 阅读理解(10分)

What kind of bird would be the best pet for a child? I give you the Top 3 birds that are good with kids.

Finches(雀类)

Finches are Number One on the list because they are easy to care for. These birds are good pets for very young children because they are beautiful to watch, and they“sing” very well. You also don’t need to play with finches very often.

You should not take finches out of their cages(笼子). If you decide on a finch for your child, get two or more so that they will have some friends.

Budgies(虎皮鹦鹉)

Budgies are great birds for kids, too. It’s fun playing with these colorful little birds for young children because they are small and easy to care for, and they can also learn to talk! They are very friendly and like playing with their owners. Choose a budgie if your child wants a bird that can be his or her best friend!

Cockatiels(澳洲鹦鹉)

Cockatiels are the largest of the Top 3 birds for kids, and they are fit for older children who have time to play with their pets. Cockatiels can learn to talk, whistle, and do cute tricks(诡计). They love their time out of the cage, and need a little more work to keep.

1. Which of the following is suggested if you keep finches as your pets?

A. Don’t buy them if your child is very young.

B. Play with them as often as possible.

C. You can keep them in their cages.

D. You have to buy three at least.

2. Which birds can learn to talk according to the text?

A. Finches and budgies.

B. Budgies and cockatiels.

C. Finches and cockatiels.

D. Only cockatiels.

3. What do you know about budgies according to the text?

A. They are small birds.

B. They like making friends with other birds.

C. They are not easy to take care of.

D. They love playing outside.

4. Cockatiels are the _______ on the list.

A. best choice B. most colorful

C. largest D. most beautiful

5. What kind of readers are this passage probably for?

A. Busy workers who want pets.

B. Students in college.

C. Animal lovers.

D. Parents who have young children.