38. A.before B.after C.until D.since

39. A.betray B.accept C.avoid D.appreciate

40. A.Therefore B.However C.Thus D.Moreover

41. A.part B.nature C.basis D.apirit

42. Aplicate B.safe C.confusing D.easy

43. A.missed B.disliked C.enioyed D.denied

44. A.transparent B.obvious C.false D.similar

45. A.run B.jogged C.jumped D.wandered

46. A.because B.but C.though D.so

47. A.ear B.taste C.heart D.voice

48. A.occurred B.took to C.appealed D.held to

49. A.change B.chance C.mission D.function

50. A.seriously B.proudly C.casually D.admitted

51. Amitted B.used C.limited D.admitted

52. A.proved B.showed C.stressed D.meant

53. A.pushing B.dragging C.lifting D.rushing

54. A.admiring B.pitying C.annoying D.teasing

55. A.over B.aside C.behind D.out

第三部分：阅读理解(共15小题;每小题2分，满分30分)

请阅读下列短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡该项涂黑。

A

CHRONOLOGICA

——The Unbelievable Years that Defined History

DID YOU KNOW…

In 105AD paper was invented in China?

When Columbus discovered the New World?

The British Museum opened in 1759?

CHRONOLOGICA is a fascinating journey through time,from the foundation of Rome to the creation of the inte.Along the way are tales of kings and queens,hot air balloons…and monkeys in space.

Travel through 100 of the most unbelievable years in world history and ledrn why being a Roman Emperor wasn’t always as good as it sounds,how the Hundred Years’ War didn’t actually last for 100 years and why Spencer Perceval holds a rather unfortunate record.

CHRONOLOGICA is an informative and entertaining tour into history,beautifully illustrated and full of unbelievable facts.While CHRONOLOGICA tells the stories of famous people in history such as Thomas Edison and Alexander the Great,this book also gives ab account of the lives of lesser-known individuals including the exploeer Mungo Park and sculptor Gutzon Borglum.

Thisplete but brief historical collection is certain to entertain readers young and old,and guaranteed to present even the biggest history lover with somgthing new!

56.What is CHRONOLOGICA according to the next?

A.A biography. B.A travel guide.

C.A history book. D.A science fiction.

57.How does the writer rmend CHRONOLOGICA to readers?

A.By giving details of its collection.

B.By introducing some of its contents.

C.By telling stories at the beginning.

D.Byparing it with other books.

B