( ) 19. A. hopeful B. wonderful C. grateful D. merciful

( ) 60. A. everything B. something C. nothing D. anything

第二节 短文填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）

阅读下面材料，在括号内填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内所给单词的正确形式。

　　One beautiful spring morning, a merchant loaded his donkey with 1 (bag) of salt to go to the market 2 (sell) the salt. The merchant and his donkey were walking along together. They had not walked far 3 they reached a river on the way.

　　Unfortunately, the donkey slipped and fell into the river. As it scrambled up the bank of the river, it noticed that the bags of salt loaded on his back had become 4 (light).

　　There was nothing the merchant could do except return home, 5 he loaded his donkey with more bags of salt. As they reached the slippery riverbank again, the donkey fell into the river, this time 6 (deliberate). Thus the salt was wasted again.

　　By now the merchant knew the donkey's trick. He wanted to teach the animal a lesson. As he returned home 7 second time with the donkey, the merchant loaded bags of sponges (海绵) on its back.

　　The two set 8 on their trip to the market a third time. On reaching the river, the donkey very cleverly fell into the water again. But now, instead of the load 9 (become) lighter, it became heavier.

　　The merchant laughed at the donkey and said, "You foolish donkey, your trick 10 (discover). You should know that you cannot fool anyone too many times."

第三节 短文改错 （共10小题；每小题一分，满分10分）

　　文中共有10处错误，每个句子最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的

增加、删除或修改。

增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（^），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：在错误的词下划一横线，并在横线下面写出修改后的词。

注意：每处错误及修改仅限一词；超过10处的从第11处起不算分。

　　Is it necessary to practice handwriting? Some students consider handwriting least important than before. They preferred the keyboard to the pen now, for the former is fast, convenient and clear. They think it is waste of time practicing handwriting. However, others think Chinese handwriting is an important part of our traditional culture.

Though computers are very convenient, but handwriting still plays an important role in the modern world. Beside, beautiful handwriting makes a good impression in others. It shows your attitude to do things. Chinese character are very beautiful and rich in culture. As for me, when reading a neat written article, you will feel pleased and relaxed.