第三部分：阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）
阅读下列短文，从每篇短文后所给各题的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
                                      A
Hanukkah is an eight-day winter holiday, which celebrates the successful struggle of the Jews against King Antiochus IV Epiphanes of Syria. There are many traditions to celebrate the day, such as lighting the menorah (多连灯烛台),frying potato pancakes and spinning the dreidel (四面陀螺).
   One night in the 1990s, we tidied up wrapping paper and toys while the lighted menorah stood on the kitchen table. When we were not there, as the many-colored candles broke, our long-haired black-and-white cat, Ladybug, jumped onto the kitchen table and brushed past them.
"Do you smell something?" asked my husband, Donny. "Is something burning?" asked Molly, our oldest, age ten.
It was Ladybug! The fur on her left side had been burnt. She wasn't hurt, but she wore an upset expression all evening, and for the rest of the week she hid whenever we began chanting the Hebrew(希伯来语)blessings over the candles. "Though her fur grew out as thick as ever, Ladybug took a dim view of Hanukkah after that, clearly preferring less flammable holidays, like Labor Day.
The following year, for fifth-grade homework about family traditions, Molly wrote about Ladybug's story with the Hanukkah candles. The teacher, Lynn Fink, a sporty and funny woman, enjoyed Molly's story and gave it an A.
Three years later, Seth got Ms. Fink for fifth grade. He also worked the burnt cat fur into a writing assignment, and he, too, got an A.
Our son Lee, three years later: the same teacher, the same story, the same A. We had no idea these retellings were piling up. 
The year Lily got Ms. Fink for fifth grade, she also felt inspired to write down what happened that night. By now, we were very fond of Ms. Fink. We invited her to join us for a night of Hanukkah. It was her first time to experience the Jewish holiday. Happily, she ate her potato pancakes. Gamely, she spun the dreidel. Delightedly, she opened the small gift of home-made cookies the children had prepared for her. As the evening seemed to be winding down, she clapped her hands, rubbed them together as if before a big dinner, and said excitedly," So! When do we torch the cat?"
51. What happened to Ladybug when the family celebrated Hanukkah that year? 
A. She was seriously hurt that night.         
B. She broke the candles on the menorah.
C. She had some of her fur burnt.          
D. She got a surprising present from the family.
52. What can we learn from the passage?  
A. Hanukkah lasts for only one night.
B. The writer has at least four children.  
C. The family saw Ladybug jump onto the kitchen table that night.
D. Frying potato pancakes is not a tradition to celebrate Hanukkah. 
53. Which proverb can best describe the meaning of the underlined sentence in Paragraph 4?
A. It's easy to be wise after the event. 
B. Where there is a will, there is a way.
C. He that falls today may be up again tomorrow.    
D. Once bitten, twice shy.
54. We can infer from the last paragraph that Ms.Fink _____.
A. forgot the story of Ladybug                      
B. came to the writer's home unexpectedly
C. knew all the traditions of Hanukkah well    
D.  thought people would torch the cat to celebrate Hanukkah

B
More than 27,000 people from around the UK set off at dawn from London to begin the cycle route through Surrey to the Sussex coast.
The annual 54-mile ride raises money for the British Heart Foundation（BHF）  and is Europe’s largest charity cycling event. Cyclists began the exhausting journey at Clapham Common at 6 a. m. , hoping to reach Brighton seafront within an average of six hours.
Money from today's event will help the charity to continue its vital work through heart research and the development of its care and support services. Among those taking part was BBC Breakfast's resident（居民）Dr Rosemary Leonard and several colleagues.
BHF spokeswoman Gemma Cloke said, “It was quite cold this morning, but everyone set off without any problems.” Those taking part range in age from 14 to those in their 70s. Last year cyclists raised￡4. 1 million for the charity, and have raised more than￡50 million since the BHF became involved in the event in 1980. The first ride was held in 1976. It is hoped this year's fund raising total could reach￡4. 5 million. She added : “We have a lot of people taking part, from the more experienced cyclists to those cycling with friends and family in memory of someone and to raise money through sponsorship.”
“People are always pleased knowing the money is going to a good cause. There is so much support along the route, with local residents watching the ride. ”
“One of the highlights for participants（参加者）is coming along the seafront while people are clapping, which can really help when they've been in the saddle (自行车车座) for a long time. ”
55. What can we know about the cycling event from the text?
A. It is the world’s largest charity cycling event.
B. Cyclists may raise more money than last year.
C. The first event was held by the BHF in 1980.
D. The route of the event is 54 kilometers long.
56. What can we learn from what Gemma Cloke said?
A. Cyclists will receive encouragement from local people.
B. Some people doubt whether the money is properly used.
C. Most of the cyclists are professional.
D. Local people have little interest in cycling events.
57. The local residents’ attitude towards the ride is            .
A. doubtful         B. unconcerned       C. supportive       D. indifferent
58. What is the text mainly about?
A. Cyclists have raised over￡50 million for the BHF.
B. More than 27,000 people like travelling by bike in the UK.
C. Charity cycling event wins support from local people.
D. More than 27,000 people in the UK join in the charity bike ride.
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