50. A. As B. Since C. While D. Until 51. A. with B. for C. in D. to 52. A. involved B. addicted C. attracted D. concentrated 53. A. possessed B. opposed C. composed D. exposed 54. A. pay B. share C. give D. draw

55. A. writings B. ideas C. mistakes D. words 第三部分：阅读理解（每题2分，满分40分）

阅读下面短文，从各题A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳答案。 A

Parents are fuelling bad behavior among their children by attempting to “buy” their love with expensive gifts nowadays.

Over recent decades we seem to have created a “must have” culture among our young people. Many mothers and fathers believe they are “failing as parents” if they are unable to ensure that their children have the latest toy, electronic devices (the lap-top, cell phones, Game Boy, etc.) along with their friends. In many cases, families also feel pressured to enroll children in “every interest club or after-school activity that is available” to fill up their time like most of the other children.

But experts warned that the move might affect “precious family time” negatively. Graham Gorton, chairman of the Independent Schools Association, said that parents spent too much time filling their children’s lives, which had a series of negative effects on “the very precious family time that exists”.

“It seems that those times when a whole weekend without planned work was seen as a luxury and a perfect opportunity to spend time together and share those valuable moments of childhood are long gone,” Mr. Gorton said. “As a child I only once said that phrase that parents feared ‘I’m bored’. Immediately my mother took action and produced a list of jobs and then insisted that I complete every one of them. Though I didn’t think cleaning all the floors could really get rid of my boredom, I enjoyed the feeling of staying at home with my mother and brothers.”

Earlier this year, some researchers suggested that relatively wealthy parents were sometimes guilty of failing to teach basic social skills to children. “Often, it’s the rich middle classes that buy off their children through the computer and the TV. That then sets them apart from their family, and then the parents are surprised when their child isn’ t coming to school.”

56. What does the “must have” phenomenon refer to based on the passage? A. That children must have proper pressure to work hard.

B. That children must have special skills to ensure a better future. C. That parents must have patience to know their children better. D. That children must have what other children have.

57. Which of the following is the best advice you could give to parents based on Gorton’s statement? A. Buy their children fewer things that they are fond of.

B. Plan fewer activities for their children to improve family time. C. Give their children more housework to do.

D. Leave their children alone when the kids feel bored. 58. Mr. Gorton tended to think that in the past _____. A. children enjoyed doing housework B. children never thought life was boring

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C. children liked to spend time with their family

D. children often had some planned work after school 59. From the passage we can infer that _____.

A. wealthy parents don’t like teaching basic social skills to children B. parents should be much stricter with their children at home

C. only satisfying children’s material needs is not a good way of parenting D. children should not be brought up in a wealthy and pleasant environment B I moved from Chicago to Brooklyn in July of 2019, just in time to watch my mother die. Our parents were both gone now; I took with me as many things they had left behind as I could.

I was out walking one Saturday later that summer when something caught my eye — a pale green dress. Laid out on the pavement was stuff like earrings, glass candle-holders, and books. Hanging on the fence behind were a few pairs of jeans and a green cotton dress. The woman, the host of the stoop（门廊）sale, looked like she was getting rid of a past she didn’t need or want. A dress that was too big for her. A chest of drawers that took up too much space, space she needed, maybe, to heal, recover, or grow. I wasn’t planning on buying anything really, but now I needed to show her that I appreciated her things and I would give them a safe home. Then I had my first stoop sale — I paid her 20 dollars for her green cotton dress and her blue candle-holder. From that day on, I became interested in stoop sales. Some of my favorite things are from someone else’s life. I find no joy in shopping at regular stores any more. I love trying to sniff out a memory from a bud vase or a drawer. It is comforting to know that someone has breathed and laughed inside a sweater before me. A few weeks ago, I carried my mother’s dresses to a friend’s stoop. These were her best items, which were once worn by the most important person in my life. For many hours, I watched from across the path people advancing the stoop, some leaving with Mom’s dress. I used to think that her stuff was as forever sacred （神圣的）as my memory of her. I know now that once I love a scarf or shirt too dearly, it needs to find a new home. Even that green dress is long gone by now.

60. The author took her mother’s dresses after her death because _____. A. she didn’t want to throw them away B. she could sell them later

C. she valued the things used by her mom D. they were her mom’s best items

61. From the passage, we know that _____.

A. the author is fond of imagining others’ life experiences B. the things the author bought from the woman are too big C. the author will never shop at regular stores any more D. the author still keeps most of her mom’s things

62. In the last paragraph, the author tries to tell us that _____. A. her mom is the number one person in her life B. she didn’t really want to sell her mom’s dresses C. love doesn’t mean holding on to something tightly

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D. she still thinks of her mother quite often

63. It can be inferred that the author will _____. A. not sell her own things at stoop sales B. be sad about all the memory of her mom C. move to another city for a new life

D. keep her mom in her mind in another way C

When you’re having a hard time with your homework or when you’re preparing for your term paper, these student-focused websites can help you with just about anything you need. The key to getting the most out of these online resources is to know how they can best be used to your advantage. Facebook

Although Facebook can be one of your biggest time-wasters and distractions when you are supposed to be getting work done, it can also be one of your most valuable resources. Most of your classmates will probably have a Facebook account, so anyone you need to connect with about a class you missed or about a problem is usually just a few clicks away. SparkNotes

With a free library of history timeline, philosophy study guides and library summaries, SparkNotes has covered just about any reading-related jam you find yourself in. Just run a search for the book, play, or short summary of the material you are supposed to read. Amazon.com

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Choosing new classes can sometimes be like trying to pick out your clothes in the dark, a total guessing game. Which teacher gives out the hardest problem sets? How much homework will that history professor give you every week? At RateMyProfessors.com, students all over the country rate their professors on quality, helpfulness, and how hard their classes are. Wikipedia

While Wikipedia isn’t aimed specifically at students, it is difficult to think of another website that does more to reduce the pain of paper writing and researching. Wikipcdia gives you a quick way to find sources and get the details of almost any topic you need to research — all without walking to the library. 64. The passage was mainly written to _____. A. explain some websites for parents B. compare some educational websites C. introduce different parts of a website D. offer some websites that may help students

65. While you are taking great pains to write a research report, _____ can most probably be a help. A. Facebook B. SparkNotes C. Amazon.coin D. Wikipedia 66. RateMyPorfessors.com is a place _____. A. where you can make friends all over the country B. where you can communicate with your professors C. that gives you information about professors in advance

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D. that gives tips on how to get along with your professors

67. Which of the following will you most probably refer to, if you need brief ideas for class discussion in reading? A. Wikipedia. B. Facebook. C. SparkNotes. D. Amazon.com. D “Extra? Extra! Gasoline hits four dollars a gallon!”

No one will really be shocked — except, perhaps, the old-timers who tell about the good old days when gas was three gallons for a dollar, and people drove around “just for the fun of it”.

As a matter of fact, the price of gas has been rising fast and steadily for several years, and many adjustments have already been made.

There was, for a time, considerable unemployment in the auto industry, and three quarters of the garages and service stations have gone out of business. However, the bicycle and motor-scooter business has flourished（兴旺）, and many people have found employment there.

Now that Federal Motors has brought out its new Lilliput, which travels forty miles on a gallon, the auto business is picking up again. The factories that haven’t switched over to two-wheel transportation are working on their new smaller models.

There is talk, too, about bringing out new steam and electric automobiles that will be just as economical as the old cars.

In the meantime, streetcars are gradually replacing buses all over the country because of the greater economy of electric power. And many people who have seldom used public transportation are now riding the streetcars while their automobiles rust（生锈）in their garages. There’s no market at all for their big, luxurious cars, for only the wealthy can now afford to operate them. Many people are now shopping in their own neighborhood, and small businesses are thriving.

Ministers, educators, and editorial writers are pointing out that there has been a great improvement in family life. Families now stay at home more for their fun, and children and parents are becoming better acquainted. The stores report a booming business in parlor games, hobby materials, books, musical instruments and albums.

People have lost their pale indoor look. The revival of the lost art of walking has brought a healthy pink back to many a cheek. This return to the heels has revolutionized the clothing styles; people now need to be ready for all kinds of weather.

These conditions, however, may not last. Already our clever chemists are at work on new synthetic fuels which, they say, will put us right back where we were — on wheels. Shall we wish them success or not?

68. Which of the following is NOT a result of the gas price rising?

A. More people prefer to travel on public transportation which costs less than driving cars. B. People shop in nearby stores without having to drive, so small businesses are declining. C. People return to the traditional exercise of walking, which helps them to look healthier. D. The auto industry has been forced to develop new models which are more economical. 69. The purpose of writing this passage is _____. A. to discuss whether it’s necessary to work on new fuels B. to warn people not to use too much gasoline C. to show the chain reaction of the rising gas price

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