The professor went to the kitchen and returned __32__ a pot of coffee and all kinds of cups — crystal (水晶的), glass, plastic; some nice looking, some plain looking; some __33__, some cheap. And he told them to help __34__ to the coffee.

When all the students had a cup of coffee in hand, the professor said, “I?ve noticed that all the nice looking expensive cups were __35__, leaving behind the plain and cheap ones. While it is __36__ for you to take only the best for yourselves, that is the root of your __37__ and stress.

You know that the cup itself adds no quality to the coffee, __38__ you really wanted was coffee, not the cup, __39__ you consciously went for the best cups.

Now consider this: Life is the coffee. The jobs, money and __40__ in society are the cups. They are just __41__ to hold life, and the type of cup does not change the quality of our life. Sometimes, by __42__ only on the cup, we fail to enjoy the coffee that God has __43__ us. God offers us the coffee, not the cups. Please enjoy your coffee!”

The happiest people don?t have the best of everything. They just make __44__ of everything.

Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak __45__. And leave the rest to God.

31. A. think of B. thank for C. complain about D. drop out 32. A. for B. at C. in D. with 33. A. expensive B. ordinary C. strong D. serious 34. A. them B. themselves C. him D. everyone 35. A. mixed up B. left C. taken up D. refused

36. A. normal B. important C. impossible D. necessary 37. A. thoughts B. failure C. questions D. problems 38. A. Who B. How much C. What D. That 39. A. and B. but C. so D. or 40. A. position B. age C. health D. purpose 41. A. cups B. tools C. bags D. bowls 42. A. putting B. getting C. turning D. concentrating 43. A. taught B. provided C. returned D. bought 44. A. fun B. use C. the best D. the worst 45. A. kindly B. sadly C. rudely D. seriously 四、阅读理解（30分）

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（A） Once you open the book, you will become a good speaker. Susan Weinschenk?s excellent ideas on how to make a perfect speech are very helpful to you. With the help of the book, you will be confident to know how to give your speech. Also, you will learn how to attract your audience during the speech. Car and Driver is the world?s most popular automotive magazine. The people who like cars can get information and entertainment from it. It offers the best vehicle (机动车) tests in the business. The magazine also covers the latest developments in car technology. There are four parts in IELTS: listening, speaking, reading and writing. Listening is very important. Are you confident? Have you made good preparation? The book IELTS Listening is helpful for your preparation for IELTS. The book offers healthy and delicious food. These dishes can all be completed in less than half an hour, and in many cases, in just a few minutes. Sisson and Meier show you how to delight your family or guests every time with quick, delicious meals using local materials: meats, healthy fats (yes, and real butter) and common herbs and spices. 46. Who wrote Designing Effective Speech Interfaces?

A. Susan Weinschenk B. Sisson C. Meier D. Jack Smith 47. Suppose you are going to join in an English talk show, which of the following can you refer to (参考)？

A. IELTS Listening B. Car and Driver C. Quick & Easy Meals. D. Designing Effective Speech Interfaces.

48. We can find the latest developments in car technology in the _____ of Car and Driver. A. newspaper B. magazine C. passage D. article 49. The book Quick & Easy Meals teaches us how to make ____________ in a short time.

A. Chinese food B. junk food C. common herbs and spices D. healthy and delicious food

50. What?s the meaning of the word “delight” in Quick & Easy Meals?

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