so fragile. Nowadays as challenging as it may be, I'm trying to 48 each day as if it were my last, remaining 49 and happy. I'll continue to be thankful and give back whenever and as much as I can. I 50 you to do the same.

　　Praise God, from whom all blessings flow...

36. A. having B. enjoying C. finishing D. preparing

37. A. Gradually B. Eventually C. Suddenly D. Slowly

38. A. sons B. fires C. stars D. friends

39. A. easily B. unlikely C. naturally D. actually

40. A. After B. upon C. Before D. Since

41. A. at ease B. at a loss C. in trouble D. in chaos

42. A. so B. and C. but D. or

43. A. healthcare B. food C. shelter D. drink

44. A. rising up B. raising up C. calling up D. waking up

45. A. up B. down C. back D. forward

46. A. apparently B. especially C. practically D. urgently

47. A. mean B. say C. complain D. express

48. A. suffer B. live C. avoid D. remind

49. A. positive B. cautious C. considerate D. unique

50. A. suggest B. allow C. approve D. challenge

第三部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分35分）

第一节 根据黑布林文本阅读，从每题所给的A. B. C和D四个选项中选出最佳选项。（共5小题；每题1分，满分5分）

51. Mr. Ramsay and Mr. Bankes were _______ in the past.

A. strangers B. colleagues C. enemies D. friends

52. What is Mrs. Ramsay's opinion of the lighthouse keeper's work?

A. Absurd B. Appealing C. troublesome D. Boring

53. What kind of story is The coconut seller ?

A. thriller/horror B. adventure/drama C. science fiction D. romantic comedy

54. What is Bruno's living place like?

　A. It is safe and orderly. B. It is poor, crowded and unsafe.

　D. It is shabby but safe. C. It is safe, quiet and comfortable.

55. Bruno's kind mother is a good _______.

　A. worker. B. sewer. C. cook. D. cleaner.

第二节 请认真阅读下列短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。（共15小题；每题2分，满分30分）

　　In an attempt to make the group texting experience more bearable, we've put together a list of strategies and things to consider when messaging multiple people at the same time.

　　Think about who you're texting

　　Whether you're in a group text with your parents, schoolmates, or work friends, consider what you're sharing - and who you're sharing it with. Parents may not be interested in the latest memes and explaining their slight differences can be a pain.

Be mindful of people's schedules