40. A. similar B. different C. wonderful D. bad

41. A. strange B. happy C. unusual D. lovely

42. A. stars B. winners C. volunteers D. students

43. A. include B. expect C. welcome D. discuss

44. A. dreams B. speeches C. study D. health

45. A. common B. serious C. heart D. brain

46. A. challenge B. trouble C. gift D. plan

47. A. interview B. introduce C. receive D. remember

48. A. controlled B. valued C. delighted D. moved

49. A. support B. talk C. wish D. success

50. A. decision B. difference C. promise D. choice

第三部分： 阅读理解 （共两节，满分40分）

第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）

　　阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。

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　　Samuel de Champlain was a French explorer, navigator (航海家), and mapmaker. He explored much of eastern Canada and became known as the "Father of New France".

Born into a family of sailors, Champlain, while still a young man, began exploring North America. In 1603, he sailed up the Saguenay River and the St. Lawrence River. From 1604 to 1607 Champlain joined in the exploration and