31．If you want to learn a new language，the very first thing to think about is why.Do you need it for a（1） reason，such as your job or your studies？Or perhaps you're interested in the（2），films or music of a different country and you know how much it will help to have a（3）of the language.
   Most people learn best using a variety of（4），but traditional classes are an ideal（理想的）start for many people.They（5） an environment where you can practice under the guidance of someone who's good at the language.We all lead busy lives and learning a language takes（6）.You will have more success if you study regularly，so try to develop a（7）.It doesn't matter if you haven't got long.Becoming fluent in a language will take years，but learning to get by takes（8）.
   Many people start learning a language and soon give up."I'm too（9），" they say.Yes，children do learn languages more（10） than adults，but research has shown that you can learn a language at any（11）.And learning is good for the health of your brain，too.I've also heard people（12） about the mistakes they make when（13）.Well，relax and laugh about your mistakes and you're much less likely to make them again.
   Learning a new language is never（14）.But with some work and devotion，you'll make progress.And you'll be（15）by the positive reaction of some people when you say just a few words in their own language.Good luck!

（1）	A．technical	B．political	C．practical	D．physical
（2）	A．literature	B．transport	C．agriculture	D．medicine
（3）	A．view	B．knowledge	C．form	D．database
（4）	A．paintings	B．regulations	C．methods	D．computers
（5）	A．protect	B．change	C．respect	D．provide
（6）	A．courage	B．time	C．energy	D．place
（7）	A．theory	B．business	C．routine	D．project
（8）	A．some risks	B．a lot less	C．some notes	D．a lot more
（9）	A．old	B．nervous	C．weak	D．tired
（10）	A．closely	B．quickly	C．privately	D．quietly
（11）	A．age	B．speed	C．distance	D．school
（12）	A．worry	B．hesitate	C．think	D．quarrel
（13）	A．singing	B．working	C．bargaining	D．learning
（14）	A．tiresome	B．hard	C．interesting	D．easy
（15）	A．blamed	B．amazed	C．interrupted	D．informed

32．依靠，依赖．

33．阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
    One Sunday last year，eight of us hiked for a couple of hours through the desert near San Diego to reach Thunder Canyon Cave.We had to go through a waterfall to get inside，so we put on our wetsuits and lowered ourselves 30 ft down.By 11：00 a.m.we were inside.With further climbing，we reached a nine-inch crack.Having caved for four hours，I was tired and wet.
    The group leader，Luca，was guiding three cavers.One of them，Steve，in his 50s，got jammed in the crack.There was 10 minutes of pulling and pushing until Steve was free.He was tired and needed to leave.Luca，assuming I'd been through the crack before，guided Steve through another 15 minutes of cave to an exit.I was second from last to go through and out of earshot（可听距离）.I didn't realize that Luca wasn't there—if I'd known，I wouldn't have attempted the crack，as I needed an experienced guide.
    The challenge is to move your feet first down the length of the crack，and then angle your body sideways to swing along，before dropping five feet to the floor of the next space.On my first attempt，I knew I wouldn't make it through，but the group encouraged me to try again.I didn't want to inconvenience anyone by having to make the long trip back through the cave，so I backed out and took off my wetsuit.In just my T-shirt，I tried to slide through again but my hips（屁股）jammed.My feet were hanging the other side and my left arm supported my body.My hand rested on a wooden board that had been left covering rocks to protect cavers from slipping.Luca returned and the team tried everything to move me as I mentally focused on escape.
    After two hours my arm weakened，so I slid further into the crack，where the gap was only eight and a half inches wide.My body weight was now on my left elbow，my back and chest touching the cold stone walls.The guy behind me，Jim，tried unsuccessfully to pull me back.Of course，I was blocking his escape，too.
注意：续写词数应为150左右。
    With the risk of hypothermia （低体温），__________.
    Luca finally found the rescue helicopter.__________.

34．阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事．
    It was summer，and my dad wanted to treat me to a vacation like never before．He decided to take me on a trip to the Wild West．
    We took a plane to Albuquerque，a big city in the state of New Mexico．We reached Albuquerque in the late afternoon．Uncle Paul，my dad's friend，picked us up from the airport and drove us up to his farm in Pecos．
    His wife Tina cooked us a delicious dinner and we got to know his sons Ryan and Kyle．My dad and I spent the night in the guest room of the farm house listening to the frogs and water rolling down the river nearby．Very early in the morning，Uncle Paul woke us up to have breakfast．"The day starts at dawn on my farm，"he said．After breakfast，I went to help Aunt Tina feed the chickens，while my dad went with Uncle Paul to take the sheep out to graze（吃草）．I was impressed to see my dad and Uncle Paul riding horses．They looked really cool．
    In the afternoon，I asked Uncle Paul if I could take a horse ride，and he said yes，as long as my dad went with me．I wasn't going to take a horse ride by myself anyway．So，my dad and I put on our new cowboy hats，got on our horses，and headed slowly towards the mountains．"Don't be late for supper，"Uncle Paul cried，"and keep to the track so that you don't get lost！""OK！"my dad cried back．After a while Uncle Paul and his farm house were out of sight．It was so peaceful and quiet and the colors of the brown rocks，the deep green pine trees，and the late afternoon sun mixed to create a magic scene．It looked like a beautiful woven（编织的）blanket spread out upon the ground just for us．
注意：
1．所续写短文的词数应为150左右；
2．至少使用5个短文中标有下划线的关键词语：
3．续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好；
4．续写完成后，请用下划线标出你所使用的关键词语．
Paragraph 1：
    Suddenly a little rabbit jumped out in front of my horse．________
Paragraph 2：
    We had no idea where we were and it got dark．________

35．Although sometimes it may seem impossible to get along well with your family，you can take action to improve the situation.The key to（1）（keep）the peace is regular and honest（2）（communicate）.When you disagree with your parents，take a minute（3）（calm）down and try to understand the situation from their point of view.Perhaps they have experienced something similar（4）do not want you to go through the same pain.After you have thought（5）through，explain your actions and feelings calmly，listen（6）（care），and address their concerns.（7）this kind of healthy discussion ，you will learn when to back down and when to ask your parents to relax their hold.
    Just remember that it is completely normal to struggle with the stress that parent-child tensions create，and（8） you and your parents can work together to improve your relationship.The good news（9） （be） that this stormy period will not last.Everything will turn out all right in the end，and the changes and challenges of your teenage years will prepare you for （10）（adult）.

36．Different Countries Have Different Kinds of Englishes Voyages of people from England play an important part in （1）（spread） the English language．（2）present，English is frequently spoken as an official or common language in many countries，such as America，Singapore，Malaysia and some African countries，all of （3） are based on British English．The Englishes spoken in these countries can （4） （understand） well by native English speakers．But actually，these Englishes have been changing gradually in accents，spellings，expressions and the usage of vocabulary．Because of this fact，you can make use of the differences（5）（tell） which country the foreigners of your block are from．For example，if a boss （6）（fluent） commands his driver，"Come up straight to my apartment （7）elevator and take some gas for my trucks and cabs"，instead of requesting，"Please come to my flat by lift and take some petrol for my （8）（lorry） and taxis"，you can recognize （9）（he） American identity while the latter（10）（suggest）that he is British．

37．阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
    Everything seemed to be going great.I was a successful businessman.I had a family I loved.I'd traveled all over the world.I'd even written a few books.What was the problem？Why did I feel so unhappy？
    One night my wife，Sue，and I rented Groundhog Day.I'd seen it before and knew it was very funny，just what I needed，something to distract me from that strange，unsettling sense of unhappiness.There was a bad-tempered TV weatherman named Phil Connors.He was sent to Punxsutawney，Pennsylvania，to report on the nation's most famous groundhog.The strangest thing happens though.The day repeats itself again and again.Phil is stuck in a seemingly endless circle of unhappiness.
    A couple days later Sue and I headed to Hawaii for a week's vacation.I figured this would make me feel better.We hiked through rainforests，ate well，lay on the beach.But when I came back I was still wondering what was wrong with my life."Why am I so unhappy？" I wrote in my diary one day."What's the future about？What will happen to my children？" Then for some reason，I thumbed back through the pages.
    For six years I had kept that diary，all of the milestones were in it，all of my accomplishments，the business successes，the books I had written and the places we had traveled.But as I turned the pages，I found that time after time，the same questions made me tired.It was like Groundhog Day.I was stuck.
    The next morning，I put the DVD in the player and sat back.I watched Phil，the weatherman，experience his terrible Groundhog Day over and over.Then one morning he wakes up and tells himself，"Hey，if I'm supposed to repeat this day again and again，let me make it the very best day possible." And that one thing，that slight change in attitude，changed everything.Instead of being unhappy，Phil chose to be grateful，to look for things to appreciate.I thought back to all of the successes that I had recorded in my diary and my family.I had never given thanks for them.
注意：续写词数应为150左右。
I didn't need to change my life；I needed to change the way I saw it，             
My diary reads differently now.                

38．读一些有意义的书并进行一些体育锻炼对你来说是一个不错的建议。（It is+n.+ for sb.to do sth.）
some meaningful books and take some physical exercise.

39．As you grow older，there（1）（be） certain events that will mark（纪念） your growth. （2）（graduate） from high school and getting your first job are just two of these.What are some other ways in（3）we mark our journey toward adulthood？
    In the US，getting your driver's license at the age of 16 is viewed（4）a major coming-of-age ritual（仪式）.You may have seen kids celebrating their first car in movies and TV shows.It is the first true taste of（5）（independent） for most teenagers. （6）not every teenager gets a new car right away. （7）（usual），their parents will buy a second-hand car for them as their first car.
    Another big coming-of-age event is the prom（毕业舞会）. （8）（hold） at the end of the year，the prom is a graduation celebration for senior high school students.Teenagers wear fancy clothing，ask each other to dance and vote for a prom "king" and "queen".For many teenagers，prom is the（9）（big） social event of the year.It's time for them（10）（dress） like an adult.

40．Everythingis about a character can help us to understand him．