41. A. ended B. started C. survived D. developed 42. A. pressure B. influence C. mercy D. dependence 43. A. doubt B. copy C. regret D. guide 44. A. negotiating B. arguing C. debating D. checking 45. A. leader B. example C. friend D. partner 46. A. sharing B. recognizing C. adjusting D. struggling 47. A. admired B. noticed C. comforted D. protected 48. A. ignore B. mind C. enjoy D. sense 49. A. affect B. accept C. free D. ruin 50. A. instruction B. experience C. experiment D. interview 51. A. think B. succeed C. grow D. behave 52. A. relationship B. meeting C. responsibility D. respect 53. A. review B. avoid C. repeat D. tolerate 54. A. honest B. independent C. aggressive D. enthusiastic 55. A. writing B. showing C. awarding D. permitting 第三部分 阅读理解（共15题；每小题2分，满分30分）

请认真阅读下面各题，从题中所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

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　"The Trustees of Reservations preserve, for public use and enjoyment, properties of exceptional scenic, historic, and ecological value in Massachusetts."

Who we are

　We are more than 100,000 people like you who love the outdoors, who love the distinctive charms of New England, and who believe in celebrating and protecting them, for everyone, forever. Our passion is to share with everyone the irreplaceable natural and cultural treasures we care for.

What we do

　We enjoy and care for more than 100 special places-nearly 25,000 acres -all around Massachusetts. And we are actively building an extended family of friends and neighbors across the state that can help in their different ways.

What we are up against

　Today, many places are developing fast, and the forces damaging them, including climate change, are moving faster. The Trustees adopted an ambitious strategic plan, Trustees 2018, which outlines our approach to conservation in Massachusetts over the next decade.

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　Membership opens a world of experiences for you and your family while supporting our work to care for the places you love. As a member, you can go to your favorite places for free or reduced admission and enjoy discounts on hundreds of special events and programs.

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　From the Berkshires to the Islands, The Trustees of Reservations connect you with the natural, historical, and cultural treasures that make Massachusetts the place we want to call home.

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