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第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（共15小题：每小题2分，满分30分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Each of us fails from time to time. If we are wise, we accept these failures as a  necessary part of the learning process. But all too often we convey to our children either by words or by actions that failure is something to be ashamed of, that nothing but top performance meets our approval（赞许）.
Donnie was my youngest third-grader. His  fear of failure kept him from classroom games that other children played excitedly. He seldom answered questions — he might be wrong. He seldom finished his work because he repeatedly checked with me to be sure he hadn’t made a mistake.
I tried my best to build his self-confidence. But nothing changed until midterm, when Mary Anne, a student teacher, was assigned to our classroom. She was young and pretty, and she loved children. My pupils, Donnie included her. But even enthusiastic, loving Mary was baffled by this little boy who feared he might make a mistake. 
Then one morning we were working math problems. Donnie had copied the problems with painstaking neatness and filled in answers for the first row. Pleased with his progress, I left his children with Mary. But when I returned. Donnie was in tears. He’d missed the third problem.
Mary looked at me in despair. Suddenly her face brightened. From the desk we shared, she got a canister（小筒）filled with pencils.
“Look, Donnie,” she said. “I’ve got something to show you.” She removed the pencils and placed them on his desk.  “See these pencils, Donnie?” she continued. “They belong to Mrs. Lindstrom and me. See how the erasers are worn? That’s because we make mistakes too. Lots of them. But we erase the mistakes and try again. That’s what you must learn to do, too.”
She kissed him and continued: “I’ll leave one of these pencils on your desk so you’ll remember that everybody makes mistakes,  even teachers.” Donnie looked up with love in his eyes and just a glimmer（少许）of a smile.
The Pencil became Donnie’s prized possession. That, together with Anne’s frequent encouragement and praise for even Donnie’s small successes. gradually persuaded him that it’s all right to make mistakes — as long as you erase them and try again.
21. Why did Donnie rarely finish his work?
A. Because he seldom answered those difficult questions
B. Because he spent too much time checking his answers
C. Because he couldn’t work together with his classmates
D. Because he never did his work until the very last minute
22. The word “baffled” in Paragraph 3 most probably means           .
A. encouraged      B. impressed      C. satisfied     D. confused
23. Which of the following words best describe Mary Anne as she is shown in the article?
A. Patient and inspiring          B. Creative and modest
C. Determined and strict         D. Considerate and proud
24. The story was written mainly to            .
A. tell us who influenced Donnie greatly      B. sing the praises of Mary Anne
C. give a life lesson about failure            D. show us how to use erasers
B
BRAD GARRETT’S COMEDY CLUB
Category: Comedy
Best known for his role on the Emmy award-winning sitcom (情景喜剧) Everybody Loves Raymond, Brad Garrett returns to his Vegas roots with his comedy club at the MGM Grand. It is a good place to check out when you need a break from work.
Prices from: $56.40 and up
Age restriction: Must be 21 years of age or older
Show Length: 115 minutes
MAC KING COMEDY MAGIC SHOW
Category: Comedy, Magic
The Mac King Comedy Magic Show is different every afternoon, with lots of audience participation. He is willing to make fun of himself instead of his guests in order to make everyone feel welcome and entertained. The afternoon is kid-friendly from start to finish. Still, whether you’re eight or 80, you won’t be able to figure out King’s secrets.
Prices from: $40.90 and up
Age restriction: No age restriction
Show Length: 90 minutes
THE MENTALIST, GERRY MCCAMBRIDGE
Category: Comedy, Magic
Using his skills as a “mentalist”, Gerry McCambridge shocks the crowds as he uses his abilities to predict just what audience members will do next. Anyone who has seen the show has walked away in disbelief, amazed by his unusual power.
Prices from: $34.99  and up
Age restriction: Under 13 will not be admitted into the theater
Show Length: 75 minutes
ROCK OF AGES
Category: Plays & Musicals
The cheerful Rock of Ages brings audiences back to the times of big hair and even bigger bands with 28 popular rock songs from the 80s including “Every Rose Has Its Thorn,” “I Wanna Know What Love Is,” “Here I Go Again,” and more.
Rock of Ages has been nominated for five Tony Awards including Best Musical and Best Direction of a Musical. It also received a Drama League nomination for Distinguished Production for a Musical.
Prices from: $74.00  and up
Age restriction: Must be 15 years of age or older
Show Length: 125 minutes
25.Who is most likely to be able to read audiences’ minds?
   A. Raymond.
   B. Mac King.
   C. Brad Garrett.
   D. Gerry McCambridge.
26.Which of the following is good for a kid of 10 years old to go to?
   A. Gerry McCambridge’s show.
   B. Brad Garrett’s Comedy Club.
   C. Mac King’s comedy magic show.
   D. Performances of Rock Of Ages.
27. If someone is interested in musicals, his best choice must be ______.
   A. ROCK OF AGES
   B. BRAD GARRETT’S COMEDY CLUB
   C. MAC KING COMEDY MAGIC SHOW
   D. THE MENTALIST, GERRY MCCAMBRIDGE
28. How many shows are about two-hour long?
   A. One.
   B. Two.
   C. Three.
   D. Four.
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