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第二节：完形填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）
What a busy day! The three boys were fed, bathed and changed into their nightclothes. Mary had  36  them a story and finally they were asleep. “Babysitting the three boys aged eight, six and four is extremely _37 ,” she thought.
“Sleep,” she considered, “if only I could!” But she had difficult homework to complete. Leaning back, she  _38  her feet onto the sofa to get comfortable. Whoever said babysitting was a(n)  39  way to make money obviously hadn’t met the three boys, she thought. The television was on, the room was warm, and the lights were dim. Mary’s  40  felt heavier and heavier. I mustn’t sleep, she thought — which was  41  what she did, of course.
Strangely enough, she soon  42  that she was a world-famous chef. She made a  43  and wore diamonds and designer clothes. Most days she relaxed by the pool. meeting the rich and famous or  44  — her favorite hobby. She  45  took the leading role in her own TV show.
That is, until she became too  46 . “I am definitely the best in the world,” she thought, as she prepared a tasty chicken dish. But  47  seemed to go right. She spilt the flour, she dropped an egg and she cut her finger. Despite all the troubles, she  48  to get the chicken into the stove. Soon, smoke blanketed the room. The children was on fire.  49  set in, but Mary could not run—she was  50  to the spot. She tried hard to move, but could not,  51  a sharp sound awoke her.
She got shocked and confused —  52  was pouring from the kitchen. Rushing to investigate, she was met by three  53  little faces and some very burnt bread. “Sorry, we were hungry and you were  54 , so we tried to make some bread.” explained a boy. Relieved, Mary made them a snack and sent them back to bed. She  55_  them never to fall asleep on the job again!
36.A.given    B. written    C. told     D. taught
37.A.successful    B. helpful     C. tiring     D. surprising
38.A.shook    B. put    C. bent     D. kept
39.A.diffcult    B. boring    C. important    D. easy
40.A.eyes    B. mind    C. heart    D. legs
41.A.nicely    B. exactly    C. curiously     D. carelessly
42.A.realized     B. reminded    C. learned    D. dreamt
43.A.decision    B. fortune     C. business   D. plan
44.A.cooking    B. reading    C. running   D. babysitting
45.A.just    B. ever    C. even   D. only
46.A.selfish    B. proud     C. stubborn   D. sensitive
47.A.everything   B. something    C. anything    D. nothing
48.A.tired   B. arranged    C. managed    D. prepared
49.A.Panic    B. Pain    C. Noise    D. Stress
50.A.frozen    B. dragged     C. pushed    D. brought
51.A.because    B. until    C. as    D. unless
52.A.smoke    B. light    C. water    D. fire
53. A. cheerful    B. strange    C. guilty    D. confident
54.A.busy   B. hungry    C. worried    D. asleep
55.A.promised    B. allowed    C. expected    D. persuaded
 
第三部分：阅读理解（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）
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Niagara Falls
The Niagara Falls consist of three sections. The large Canadian falls—with their distinctive curved shape—are also known as the Horseshoe Falls. They are separated by Goat Island from the American Falls, which are separated from the narrow Bridal Veil Falls by a small island at their south end. Each side of the falls offers a different perspective, and it is always best to visit both sides to
maximize your experience.
Views of Niagara Falls are free and accessible. Access to the riverside walks and parks offer great views. You can walk across to Goat Island on the bridge on foot.
Cave of the Winds, ☎ +1 716 278-1730. Daily 9 AM-7:30 PM from Spring 2016. A lift takes you 175 feet down to a walkway that leads you right to the bottom of the Bridal Veil Falls. You will definitely get a feel for the true power of the falls! This is the closest you can get to the falls on either side without actually leaping into them! Raincoats and slippers are provided, and you will definitely need them. Adults: $12; 6-12 year: $8; younger children: Free, but must be 42 inches or taller. 
Maid of the Mist. A boat ride, taking you down around the bottom of the falls. Some information is given about the falls, but the real experience is looking up at the falls from below and feeling the mist coming off the falls (hence the name). Wear a raincoat to avoid getting wet. Boats leave from both the American and Canadian sides, so you may want to check the exchange rates to see which will be more cost-effective when you visit! April-October. 
The Niagara Gorge Discovery Center. Although it’s easy to enjoy the falls visually, the Discovery Center provides another way to appreciate the magnificence of the falls. Exhibits show the history of the entire area, including the falls, how they were originally formed, and how they've changed over time. 
Aquarium of Niagara, 701 Whirlpool St, toll-free: +1 800-500-4609. 9AM-5PM. The aquarium at Niagara Falls. $10. 
Niagara Scenic Trolley. Use this to get around the park more quickly if needed. $2 adults/$1 children for the entire day. Hop on and off. 
You can combine all these attractions with a Niagara USA Discovery pass for $35, which you can purchase at the attractions.
Must stay a night and see the night view of the Niagara Falls. It is equally beautiful.
During the winter season, a lot of repair work of the falls, tours, and surroundings takes place. Many areas, such as Terrapin Point and Luna Island, are closed due to slippery conditions. Winter brings a different kind of beauty to the falls and a visit during that time is certainly worthwhile, but if you want to experience the full range, plan to come in the warmer months.
56. How much do the Browns (Mr. Brown, Mrs. Brown, an 8-year-old, a 4-year-old) need to pay to visit Cave of the Winds?
  A. $ 12. B. $ 24. C. $ 32.  D. $ 35.
57. What can we learn from the text?
   A. Tourists in Niagara Falls can enjoy the full range of scenery in winter.
B. Tourists in Niagara Gorge Discovery Center can have a feel of history.
C. Tourists are provided with boat rides from both the American and Canadian sides all year round.
D. The Niagara Falls have three sections: the large Canadian falls, the Horseshoe Falls and the American Falls.
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