I’m the reporter for NBC’s Sunday Night Football. I won’t lie—it’s a dream job. But it isn’t a dream-come-true. There’s no fantasy involved, just a lifetime of hard work.
36 I was a papergirl. I delivered newspapers to people’s homes and sold subscriptions door-to-door. That job taught me persistence (坚持). To succeed, especially in sales you have to knock or a lo of doors.
In high school, I worked at Baskin Robbins. The manager didn’t appreciate it when I gave out overly-generous portions (份额) to customers. 37Until you run the show, you answer to the person who does.
In college, I worked as a part-time telemarketer (电话销售员) for an insurance company, from which I made some good money. But like all telemarketers, I was rejected far more often than not. Usually, I even didn’t get past the first sentence.
After I graduated, I was offered a position in a morning radio show. We put out a good product. But it wasn’t enough- because timing and luck are also important, and you can’t control those. 39 What choice do you have? The radio show taught me that I could be a host. I put together a demo (样带) and sent it out to every station I could find. I finally caught the eye of a sports show in North Carolina. I decided that I would never think of myself as a “female sports reporter,” but just as a“sports reporter”. 40 What does being a woman have to do with it? As a green hand, I was at the station all day, and took every assignment that I could, especially the ones no one else want. After five months, I took that job.
After 5 years, I was offered a job at ESPN. After 10 years there, I joined NBC, where I am now. A. I had my first real job at 13. B. That job taught me responsibility. C. You can only control what you do. D. The path to success is paved with failure. E. You need to smile and treat customers well. F. I kept making mistakes and I kept improving. G. My ambition is to be the best sports journalist. 第三部分 英语知识运用(共两节，满分45分)
第一节完形填空(共20小题: 每小题1. 5分，满分30分)
阅读下面的短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B. C 和D中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
I grew up believing Sahara Desert to be a faraway paradise of charm and freedom. For many years I 41 to meet these kind-hearted desert people there, to live in the simple but comfortable 42, and ride on the tall camels. 9
My dream came 43 last Christmas. My trip was filled with truthful human interaction, sincere friendship, and unavoidably, some 44, which have made the Sahara that once existed in my imagination suddenly 45. Our trip began when our 46 and guide Hamid picked us up at dawn in Marrakesh. Five hours later47 we began our long road trip, we passed through Hamid’s home where we were warmly 48 by Hamid’s mother. She led us into the 49 room and sat us down onto seats. Moments later, a huge bowl of chicken tagine (炖菜) served, our eyes sparkled (发光). Seeing our 50 a huge smile spread across Hamid’s face.
After the hearty 51 Hamid’s family hugged us goodbye at the door. As Hamid’s car 52, I saw the5 3 of his mother and brothers gradually disappearing against the desert. 54, a bitter sweet feeling rose in my heart 55 I was saying goodbye to old friends.
However, no trip is perfect. Hamid once took us into 56 he called a “Berber Museum”, which turned ou to be a local carpet 57 whose talkative owner almost succeeded in 58 us to buy his carpets. At the time I was a bit angry about what was happening. 59, looking back, I realized that tourism is about 60 the true spirit of a place, along with its happy surprise, and disappointment. 41. A. learned 42. A. tents 43. A. along 44. A. enjoyment 45. A. real 46. A. cook 47. A. when 48. A. greeted 49. A. reading 50. A. anxiety 51. A. cheers 52. A. started up 53. A. shadows 54. A. Strangely 55. A. now that 56. A. what 57. A. factory
B. longed B. castles B. true B. puzzle B. alive B. salesman B. until B. praised B. dining B. amusement B. meal B. passed by B. figures B. Eventually B. in case B. where B. company
C. agreed C. flats C. right C. sadness C. fresh C. doctor C. after C. thanked C. dressing C. excitement C. handshake C. slowed down C. smiles C. Deliberately C. as if C. which C. shop
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D. forgot D. inns D. around D. disappointment D. magic D. driver D. before D. supported D. smoking D. caution D. welcome D. drove away D. statues D. Abruptly D. even if D. that D. market
58. A. asking 59. A. Therefore 60. A. expanding
B. encouraging B. Moreover B exposing
C. persuading C. Otherwise C. expressing
D. begging D. However D. experiencing
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第三部分: 英语知识运用(共两节，满分45分) 第二节(共10小题; 每小题1. 5分，满分15分)
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词》或括号内单词的正确形式.
Wuzhen Water Town is a typical ancient town in southern China. 61(lie) in the northern part of Tongxiang City, Zhejiang Province, it can be easily accessed through a number of express ways. On a recent business trip to Shanghai, a local friend 62(invite)me to Wuzhen. It was 9:00 am when we arrived there. With its houses made 63 black bricks and gray tiles (瓦) against the white walls, the small town is like a 64 (tradition) Chinese ink wash drawing. Wandering along the riverside, you will be 65 (deep) impressed by the great scenery and slow lifestyle. During lunchtime, I 66 (treat) to the steamed white fish,
a well-known d sh served at most 67 (restaurant) in Wuzhen. It tasted so good. But I think it is the combination of culture and food that makes it so outstanding.
After lunch, we continued our walk, enjoying the sights and learning about its history, a history 68 is full of good stories and unique traits (特色).
It’s really fortunate for anybody 69 (explore) such a beautiful place. We hope there will be 70 second chance to visit this wonderful town!
第四部分 写作( 共两节，满分35分)
第一节 短文改错(共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)
假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处错误，每句中最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。 增加：在缺词处加一个漏词符号(/\\)，并在其下面写出该加的词。 删除：把多余的词用斜线(\\) 划掉。
修改： 在错的词下画一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。 注意：
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1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词;
2.只允许修改10处，多者(从第11处起) 不计分。
Going to college can be terrifying. When I first arrived at my college, I was extreme nervous. What if I couldn’t fit? What if I couldn’t make friends? … All these thought just could not stop float in my mind. When I got to the campus, I was shocked at how outgoing everyone seems. I had only been on the campus for a few minutes when the lovely girl came up and started a conversation with me, which later became one of my best friends. His friendliness pushed me out of my comfortable zone and made me to open up faster than I had expected. So please reach out or you will find out people are more friendly than you think! 第二节 书面表达(满分25分)
假如你是李华，在英国做交换生。你的朋友Peter邀你本周日参加他的个人中国书法展，但你因故不能参加。请给他写一封信，内容如下:
1. 表示感谢；
2. 表达歉意并说明原因； 3. 预祝成功。 注意:
1. 词数100左右:
2 可以适当增加细节，使行文连贯。
参考词汇: 中国书法展Chinese Calligraphy exhibition Dear Peter,
Yours, Li Hua
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