39. A. church B. class C. school D. bed

40. A. Surely B. Unfortunately C. Later D. Thus

41. A. beat B. became C. lost D. missed

42. A. buy B. find C. break D. sell

43. A. decision B. equipment C. rhythm D. talent

44. A. led B. compared C. added D. devoted

45. A. looked back B. grew up C. gave up D. came in

46. A. adopted B. taught C. cared D. seen

47. A. even B. still C. seldom D. suddenly

48. A. recognize B. forget C. appreciate D. respect

49. A. so B. but C. and D. once

50. A. method B. research C. thought D. honor

第三部分：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、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

A

There are top four places to visit in the Monterey Peninsula, California, where there are so many activities and beautiful lookout spots.

Pebble Beach

This scenic place offers many activities, hotels, and restaurants. At Pebble Beach, one can go fishing, swimming, diving, surfing, picnicking, boating, and on the nature trails there’s bicycling and hiking. It is a picture that is perfect with a white sand beach and beautiful view of the ocean.

Monterey Bay Aquarium

Regarded as the number one aquarium, Monterey Bay Aquarium has all kinds of interesting fish to see. Not only do they have strange fish but also other sea creatures too. They have very creative ways of displaying the fish; sharks are kept in a large glass looking tank. Admission(入场 费) for adults is $34.95, children(13-17) $31.95, and children under 12 is $21.95.

The Butterfly Sanctuary

Every year in October, the Monarch butterfly migrates to Monterey County to stay for the winter. This is actually called overwintering, and at this sanctuary(庇护所) these large numbers of butterflies gather together on the tree branches to keep warm. There are tens of thousands of them flying up and down; it’d be a sight worth seeing.

Andrew Molera State Park

Being the largest state park in the area, Andrew Molera State Park offers many activities and natural views. The Big Sur, made famous by John Steinbeck’s novel, is within this park and is very beautiful. The park also offers camping, surfing, and hiking.

If yoever had the chance to go to Monterey County, California these are some of the places you’d like to see. Check them out for yourself at their websites below and see if they’ll be added to your travel wish list!

51. Visitors would like to go to Pebble Beach because ______.

A. they can see shark there

B. it is beautiful and has a lot of activities

C. it can offer excellent staying conditions

D. it has a lot of attractions and restaurants

52. If a couple and a teenager visit the aquarium they’ll pay ______.

A. 34.95 dollars B. 66.90 dollars C. 91.85 dollar D. 101.85 dollars

53. If yoare interested in insects yoprobably go to ______.

A. Pebble Beach B. Monterey Bay Aquarium

C. The Butterfly Sanctuary D. Andrew Molera State Park

54. What is made well known by a great writer?

A. California. B. The Big Sur.

C. Monterey County. D. The Monterey Peninsula.

55. What can we learn from this passage?

A. Monterey Bay Aquarium is considered the best in the U.S.