43. A. deal B. plan C. trick D. change

44. A. in advance B. in turn C. in secret D. in time

45. A. ever B. even C. always D. never

46. A. looking away B. chatting away C. turning up D. picking up

47. A. disturbing B. annoying C. comforting D. frightening

48. A. separated B. deserted C. ruined D. cheated

49. A. laughed B. yelled C. stared D. pointed

50. A. part B. suffer C. recover D. meet

51. A. clean B. aware C. short D. fond

52. A. discuss B. overcome C. explore D. stress

53. A. guilty B. embarrassed C. proud D. shocked

54. A. imagined B. ignored C. questioned D. recalled

55. A. tough B. happy C. simple D. long

第三部分 阅读理解 (共15小题;每小题2分，满分30分)

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

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HIGH-RISE APARTMENTS FOR RENT IN DOWNTOWN JACKSONVILLE’S SOUTHBANK COMMUNITY

Imagine coming home after work and feeling like you’re

on vacation at a 5-star resort! Welcome to The Strand Southbank in downtown Jacksonville—where luxury meets comfort. Renting a luxury apartment at The Strand Southbank is a wise lifestyle choice. After your long day, yodeserve to feel like you’re walking into a high-end luxury resort where yocan truly relax. With activities geared towards life away from the office, our community comes alive when yocome home. At The Strand Southbank, we foster (促进) resident friendships through frequent happy hours, book clubs and running groups. We free up your evenings by offering catered meals and food trucks on site. Yohave better things to do, like sitting on your balcony and taking in the views of downtown Jacksonville’s bridges lit up or smelling the salty air from the St. Johns River.

COMMUNITY AMENITIES (生活福利设施)

• Fully equipped fitness center with river views

• Business center with high-speed internet

• Controlled access garage parking

• Relaxing library with fireplace

• Frequent resident events and community activities

LOCATION

The Strand Southbank apartments are ideally located in downtown Jacksonville near the entertaining Riverwalk and the sparkling St. John’s River. Perfect for Jacksonville university students, these apartments are near popular Jacksonville schools including Jacksonville University, University of North Florida, and Florida Coastal School of Law. The Strand Southbank apartments are also conveniently near the Mayo Clinic.

DIRECTIONS

From I-10 take exit 350B toward San Marco Blvd. Merge onto Gary St. Turn left at FL-5/S Main St./ US-1. Turn right at Gulf Life Dr./Riverplace Blvd. The Strand Southbank is on the left.

From I-95, exit on Union Street and travel east. Turn left onto Riverplace Boulevard. The Strand Southbank is just ahead on your right.

56. What might encourage people to rent an apartment at The Strand Southbank?

A. The Strand Southbank is a 5-star holiday hotel.

B. Residents there can enjoy beautiful night scenes.

C. The Strand Southbank provides free internet access.

D. Residents there have better relationships than colleagues.

57. If yorent an apartment at The Strand Southbank, yo_______.

A. may have easy access to some basic medical care

B. may choose to enter any Jacksonville school yolike

C. are sure to spend a lot of time hanging around downtown

D. are likely to have trouble finding your way back from I-10