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第二节 （共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）
根据下列短文内容，从文章后的选项中选出能入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Investing in yourself
Figuring out how to invest your money can be a difficult task. This is something that you will want to learn how to do.
_36_ Things that will improve your knowledge, skills or health are all great investments. However, before you start, you need to be clear about what you will gain out of doing all of these things.
   You may think investing in yourself means investing in your education. ___37___. There are some other things you can do as well as buying a gym membership or learning a new skill.
   So what are some specific things you can do? ____38___. Reading books can really expand your mind and allow you to learn different skills and gain knowledge. I’m talking about the books where you will actually learn a new skill, not fiction books.
   You can also take courses and attend seminars. These programs are taught by people with a high level of knowledge or skill. ____39____. Only in this way can you avoid being fooled by some sales presentation. 
   Moreover, investing in yourself is a safe way to keep your money. Although a savings account is seen as the most secure investment, that isn’t 100% safe. Even if you never experience your bank closing down, the return is little when inflation(通货膨胀) is taken into consideration. ____40____. But over time, they will show up in terms of your happiness level as well as your level of success.
A.The benefits will stay with you.
B.This is just one way.
C.If you aren’t a reader, you should start with that.
D.The more you do this, the more valuable you will be.
E.The best way to invest your money is to invest it in yourself.
F.Of course, you need to do some research before investing.
G.When you invest in yourself, you may not see gains right away.
第三部分：英语知识运用 （共两节，满分45分）
第一节：完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文。从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项
Late one night, a thief crept into a wealthy merchant’s house. He was a young thief, without experience. In fact, this was his first professional   41  . So he had   42  everything carefully.
All went marvelously well at first. He found, as he   43  , an unlatched window and got into the room easily. But, stepping his way through the   44   room, he stubbed (碰到) his bare   45   against a table leg. Choking (抑制) back a cry of pain, terrified of waking the merchant, he hit   46   on the forehead and called himself a fool. He had   47   to bring a light.
In the darkness,   48  , he was able to see an oil lamp on the table, and lit it, then he gave a   49   of relief. As he   50   the lamp, a small spider came out from under its   51  .
“Thank you for saving my life,” said the spider. “Before he went to bed, the merchant set this lamp down on top of me so I couldn’t escape. If you hadn’t come along, I wouldn’t have   52   the night;   53  , I’d have extremely uncomfortable situation for a long time.”
“You have saved a life and shown compassion (同情), ”the spider went on,   54   the impatient thief said he had not   55   to do so. “   56   yet, you have done so without the   57   thought or hope of reward. You have gained more merits (优点) than you could possibly imagine.”
“But you’re only a spider,” said the thief.
“And you’re only a man.” said the spider. “My dear thief, when you understand that   58   is life, whether on eight legs or   59  , you will have understood much. Your deed,   60  , has got rid of the bad things from your heart. Go from here with a fresh spirit. And good luck to you.”
The thief did so and never thought to steal again.
41. A. job   B. mistake   C. appearance   D. finding
42. A. explained   B. managed   C. planned   D. imagined
43. A. expected   B. remembered   C. reminded   D. meant
44. A. dull   B. dark   C. sitting   D. terrible
45. A. head   B. shoulder   C. hand   D. toe
46. A. the merchant   B. the spider   C. the thief   D. himself
47. A. remembered   B. forgot   C. avoided   D. happened
48. A. however   B. when   C. so that   D. but
49. A. applause   B. cry   C. sigh   D. laugh
50. A. woke up   B. laid down   C. picked up   D. turned over
51. A. base   B. cap   C. cover   D. foot
52. A. spent   B. lasted   C. hated D. worried
53. A. in time   B. however     C. anyhow   D. indeed
54. A. although   B. so  C. so that   D. as if
55. A. said   B. led   C. cared   D. intended
56. A. Better   B. Worse   C. Natural   D. Lucky
57. A. hopeful   B. least    C. ordinary   D. most
58. A. man   B. spider    C. life    D. chance
59. A. three   B. two    C. a dozen   D. a hundred
60. A. in no case   B. at ease    C. in any case   D. without delay
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