It's round in the center with two silver bands that go around my wrist(手腕)．And all of it is made of silver.This object tells me the __17__ of time in my life.

　　I received this gift on a gray­sky day.I had to go to the airport at 9：00 am to __18__ up my uncle Ali and take him to my father's house.However，I was late because I was __19__ out with my friends.Later on that day，around 11：00 am，I __20__ my uncle，but I was very __21__ for him.He had left the airport and taken a taxi to my father's house.

　　I got to my father's house at 2：00 pm on the same day and looked at my angry father's face I felt __22__ of myself at that moment.After I said hi to my angry father and tired uncle，my father asked me to sit next to him where he handed me this watch as a gift from him.Then he said，"Essa，did you have __23__ with your friends today？" I answered，"Yes father，and I'm sorry about not picking up my Uncle Ali." He said，"What you did was not very nice and you should be __24__for your actions"．I was ashamed and said，"Father，I'll never do it again.I promise." He said，"I hope today you learned something important，and this watch will be a reminder for you."He told me to take this watch and use it as an organizer of my __25__.

　　I learned a very important lesson from my father：to __26__ time and never be late to get someone.This watch is __27__ to me，not because of its price，but because of the lesson that I learned from it.

　　16．A.confident B．independent C．efficient D．responsible

　　17．A.importance B．similarity C．necessity D．interest　

　　18．A.call B．put C．pick D．bring

　　19．A.going B．hanging(闲逛) C．standing D．leaving　

　　20．A.forgot B．saw C．remembered D．visited　

　　21．A.anxious B．nervous C．early D．late

　　22．A.ashamed B．frightened C．disappointed D．shy

　　23．A.pleasure B．fun C．appointment D．quarrels

　　24．A.anxious B．happy C．sorry D．proud

　　25．A.life B．day C．way D．thought

　　26．A.waste B．respect C．neglect D．enjoy

　　27．A.bad B．necessary C．different D．important

　　Section C

　　Directions：Complete the following passage by filling in each blank with one word that best fits the context.

　　Walk to school every day？That will work，but not if you like to sleep in.If you like bad smells and crowding，the bus might be your choice.But why not a bicycle？A bicycle will get you there 28.____ than your feet and will save you money.

　　This is 29.____ you see more bicycles than any other kind of transportation in China，about 500 million of them.That's close to one for every two people in the whole country.30.____ if you survey your class at school，you probably will find a higher rate.

　　Bicycles became popular 31.____ they are fun for people and at the same time help develop a strong body.

　　Cycling every day helps people build healthier hearts and 32.____ muscles.Scientists say a 30­minute ride every day can help you 33.____ weight.

　　Today，bicycles also are popular 34.____ city planners.They see bicycles as a good way to reduce heavy traffic.Unlike buses，bicycles produce no exhaust(尾气) and don't burn energy.Many countries are encouraging more daily use of 35.____

　　Part Ⅱ　Reading Comprehension

　　Directions：Read the following passage.The passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements.For each of them there are four choices marked A，B，C and D．Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage.

It had been some time since Jack had seen the old man.College，career，and life itself got in the way.In fact，Jack moved clear across the country in pursuit of his dreams.There，in the rush of his busy life，Jack had little time to think about the past and often no time to spend with his wife