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第二部分閱讀理解(共20小題;每小題2分,滿分40分)
閱讀下列短文,從每題所給的四個選項(A. B.C和D)中,選出最佳選項,并在答題卡上將該項涂黑。
I used to work in an office, which had a
Iocust tree growing outside the window. It had grown into a tall tree and must
have been there for a long time. The tree blocked the view and made the office
seem dull. Unfortunately, this happened to be the room assigned(分配)to me, and l was depressed by
it for quite some time.
When the first spring came, everything was
green except the locust tree.I felt very happy because I had thought it had
died!
One moming, when I opened the window for
some some fresh air,I unexpectedly smelt a familiar
sweet scent floating into my office which I
could not name. Suddenly,I realized it was the locust tree!
The tree that I thought dead was in full
bloom!
From then on,I usually came to the office
very early to see dew【露珠】forming on the locust treeblossoms, and was eager to see spring
again every year.
During summer, the green leaves provided
shade protecting me from the harsh sunlight, butallowing enough light in to
make it pleasant. In autumn, the leaves turned many different colors. Its
beauty touched my soul. Many times,I thought to take photos but never did.
Then,I had to leave in a hurry. Later in life, it became a great regret that I
had not done so.
Actually, many times in our livesj we think
we own something and thus do not value it.We don't
feel regretful until we lose it one day!
Moreover, sometimes, we have to accept the things we don'twant and need to
discover the hidden beauty tofind unexpected joy!
56. The Jocust tree first attracted the
author most by____.
A. the way it blocked the
view B.its height
C. the smell ofits
flowers D.its green leaves
57. In which season do you think the author
paid the least attention to the locust tree?
A. Spring.
B.Summer C.Autumn. D.Winter.
58. Which ofthe following statements is
true of the author according to the passage?
A. He would have regretted ifthe locust
tree had died as he had thought it had.
B. The locust tree turned out to be a
lovely memory for him.
C. He felt unhappy as he had forgotten to
take the photos with him.
D. Hls work in the office changed with the
seasons every year.
59. It can be inferred from the passage
that _
A. the locust tree died soon after the
author left the office
B. the author worked in the office for at
least a few years
C. it was summer when the author took his
job in the office
D. the wPather was dry when the author
first saw the tree
60. What advice does the author intend to
give us?
A. Treasure what we've
owned.
B. Look before you leap.
C. Treat everything
calmly. D.
Never forget the past.