(二)(2014，徐州)

“Sesame Street” is a TV programme for children.It first appeared in New York __16__ 1969.It is called “the longest street in the world”.That's __17__ the TV programme by that name can now be seen in so many parts of the world.

In the US over six million children watch the programme regularly.The __18__ include more than half the nation's pre­school(学龄前)children.Parents love the programme.Many teachers also consider it a great help，__19__ some educators are against certain things in it.

Tests show children from different __20__ have benefited(受益)from watching the programme.Those who watch it five times __21__ week learn more than those who watch it once in a while.In the US the programme is shown at __22__ hours so that more children can watch it.The programmes all __23__ songs，stories，jokes and pictures to help children understand numbers，letters and human relationship.But there are some differences.__24__，the programme made in Mexico City __25__ more time to teaching whole words than to teaching letters one by one.

Why is “Sesame Street” more successful than other children's shows?There __26__ many reasons—the good education of its producers，the support __27__ the government and businesses，and the skillful use of many TV tricks.Also __28__ watch it along with their children.This is partly because famous adult stars often appear on it.But the best reason may be that it makes every child __29__ able to learn.Children find themselves learning，and they want to learn __30__.

( C )16.A.at B.on C.in D.since

( B )17.A.why B.because C.when D.how

( A )18.A.viewers B.visitors

C.witnesses D.settlers

( C )19.A.and B.so C.though D.or

( D )20.A.films B.cartoons

C.stories D.backgrounds

( A )21.A.a B.an C.the D.不填

( B )22.A.the same B.different

C.early D.late

( A )23.A.use B.take C.sing D.do

( C )24.A.Till now B.As a result

C.For example D.In all

( D )25.A.donates B.costs

C.spends D.devotes

( B )26.A.is B.are C.was D.were

( D )27.A.for B.with C.about D.from

( D )28.A.teachers B.doctors

C.volunteers D.mothers

( A )29.A.feel B.to feel C.feeling D.felt

( C )30.A.many B.much C.more D.most

(三)(2014，义乌)

Serena was the oldest child in the family，and her housework was to mow(割草) their yard(院子).Mrs. Martin，their elderly neighbor，was not __31__ to take care of her yard，so Serena's dad promised __32__ that Serena would do this job.

“Why didn't you ask me first?” Serena asked __33__.

“Did you ask me first when you got me to be in the school festival last autumn?” asked her father.

“Well，no.I didn't ask you first，__34__ you're always ready to help others.”

“I try when I can，”Dad answered.“Serena，we have known Mrs. Martin for a very long time.She has always __35__ our family.Now we should do something for her in return.What's more，the __36__ you get from helping others makes you wonder who is helping whom.”

“I don't know，Dad，” said Serena.“I only feel __37__ after mowing our yard.”

“I know it's hard work for you，”said Dad.“Just wait and see.”

Serena had __38__ at 7：30 a.m.，then made her way to Mrs. Martin's yard.She was __39__ her job and soon Mrs. Martin's yard looked much tidier.Mrs. Martia __40__ with a big glass of orange juice and __41__ it to her.Serena stopped her work and enjoyed the __42__，while Mrs. Martin's was talking to her about all of the flowers in her yard.Seeing the joy(喜悦) in Mrs. Martin's eyes，Serena began to __43__ how much the yard meant to Mrs. Martin.

After __44__ her drink，Serena returned to __45__ in the yard，feeling warm in her heart and thinking about what her father said.Her Dad was right.It was hard to tell who was helping whom?

( B )31.A.glad B.able C.afraid D.sorry

( C )32.A.you B.him C.her D.me

( A )33.A.unhappily B.gladly

C.warmly D.patiently

( D )34.A.and B.or C.so D.but

( A )35.A.helped B.met

C.visited D.troubled

( C )36.A.reason B.rule

C.feeling D.excuse

( B )37.A.excited B.tired

C.sad D.happy

( A )38.A.breakfast B.lunch

C.supper D.dinner

( B )39.A.surprised at B.good at

C.angry about D.worried about

( D )40.A.ran away B.turned over

C.set off D.came out

( C )41.A.lent B.threw C.handed D.sold

( B )42.A.fruit B.drink C.meat D.vegetables

( C )43.A.plan B.discuss

C.understand D.choose

( D )44.A.refusing B.beginning

C.preparing D.finishing

( A )45.A.work B.study C.relax D.play