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Masouleh, a village in northern Iran, is certainly a tourist attraction. In the village, you might have one of your best (1)       experiences in life.
Masouleh was built halfway up a steep mountain. It is to keep the village safe from (2)       in the valley and to keep it safe from the cold wind blowing on the top of the mountain.
The village is most famous for its unique way of building the houses. Each house in the village was built on the rooftop of the house (3)      it. Rooftops here serve both as front gardens of the houses above and as roads. Wherever you go in the village, you can have a rooftop view and you will never (4)       it. But remember that you can only walk around the village because cars are no allowed to run on those rooftop roads.

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The village also features houses built from yellow clay. The (1)       color allows them to be seen even in heavy fog; the village is often covered in a blanket of fog. (2)       , houses here usually have large windows in the front walls to let in sunlight. It is one of the traditional ways in which local residents keep themselves warm (3)       cold winters.
Masouleh has long been a trading center. For centuries, people came from all around the region to (4)      their goods there. although many young people have moved out of the village to live in Iran's towns and cities, the village is still full of vitality as it has become a popular tourist destination in Iran.

38． Denson is a mechanic, but he lost his job a few months ago. He is kind and helpful, but always feared applying for a new job.
One day, he gathered up all his courage and decided to attend a job interview. His appointment was at 10:00 a. m. and it was already 8:30. While waiting for a bus to the office where he was supposed to be interviewed, he saw an old man kicking the trey of his car. Obviously there was something wrong with the car. Denson immediately went up to lend a hand to him. When Denson finished repairing the car, the old man asked him how much he should pay for the service. Denson said there was no need to pay how and he just helped someone in need, and that he had to rush for an interview. Then the old man said, "Well, I could take you to the office. It's the least I could do. Please, I insist." Denson agreed.
When he arrived at his destination, Denson found a long line of applicants (求职人) waiting to be interviewed. . Denson still had some grease (油脂) on his shirt after repairing the car, but he didn't think he had enough time to wash it off or change the shirt. One by one, the applicants left the interviewer's office with disappointed looks on their faces. After a long time, Denson's name was finally called. The interviewer was sitting on a large chair facing the office window. Rocking the chair back and forth, he asked, "Do you really need to be interviewed?" Denson's heart sank. "Wearing such a dirty shirt, how could I possibly pass this interview" he thought to himself. Then the interviewer turned around the chair, and to Denson's surprise, it was the old man he helped earlier in the morning. It turned out that he was the general manager of the company. "Sorry I had to keep you waiting, but I was pretty sure I make the right decision to have you as a member of the company before you even stepped into the office. I just know you'd be a trustworthy worker. Congratulations!"

39． If you are reading this article in class, you are probably trying to read it quickly. You have been taught to skim and scan, to (1)       key words so as to understand the main idea of the article and the important points in the article. Skimming and scanning is a good method when you are pressed for time, such as when you are taking an exam, but, today, many people skim and scan everything and they have (2)       the ability to enjoy reading.
In response to this, something called the "slow reading movement" has become popular. The idea is that people should (3)       their computers and mobile phones for half an hour or forty-five minutes each day and enjoy reading a good book slowly! In many cities there are even slow reading clubs where members go to a safe, not to discuss books, but to sit quietly with each other, drink coffee and just read.
Reading, of course, isn't easy. You have to sit still, for one thing. And it can seem (4)       when compared to the excitement of playing video games. But, for me, reading has been a long lasting (5)       in my life. From the age of ten, when I got my first library card, I've enjoyed the company of pirates and heroes, of evil criminals and clever detectives, of thousands of interesting people I would have never met in real life. Reading provided me with escape, but it also (6)       me to understand the world around me. It was an education in a classroom that had no walls.
In your classroom, you have learned to read "fast". Outside of the classroom, you should try to learn to read "slowly". You may be surprised at how much you enjoy it.

40．　　What kind of story is most exciting? What story keeps you reading u(1)             the very end? The answer is the detective story.
　　Detective stories are probably the most written, read and discussed stories in the world. They can be novels, animation and movies. When we start reading a detective story, we always with to find out the truth before we reach the end. But it can be quite difficult to s(2)             the problem as quickly as the detective does. Paying attention to the following elements may help you find the truth.
　　Motive (动机)
　　Motive is the reason b(3)             a crime. Some common motives are money, love, revenge and hiding a secret. Does this person have a motive? This is a question always asked by detectives. To answer that, detectives would look into one's personal relationships and past experience. People w(4)             a motive can be trusted.
　　Suspect
　　Suspects are those who may have done the crime. Usually there is more than one suspect in a case. Detectives have to find out the real criminal a(5)             them. Suspects with different sex, ages, jobs and personalities often confuse the readers.
　　Clue
　　Clue are the most important things in finding out the real criminal. Clues can be very small things, such as hair, mud or a piece of paper from a diary. Clues don't lead d(6)             to the truth. Detectives use reasoning to find out what those clues truly mean, and put them together to find the truth.
　　Alibi (不在场证明)
　　An alibi is a special kind of evidence. It means a proof of your not being at the crime scene when the crime took place. For example, if you are having dinner with a friend when the crime happens, your friend's words are your alibi. However, an alibi can be forged (伪造). Your friend may have told a lie to p(7)             you.
　　Detective stories are like puzzles. Following the elements of motive, suspect, alibi and clue can help us see what the detectives see and find out the truth in the end.

41． It was a Friday morning. I felt too lazy to drive my car, so I called a taxi. The taxi arrived at my door at 6:00 a. m. and I got into it. I was so busy looking for something in my bag that I didn't pay any attention to the driver. I just said, "Please go right now! I'm in a hurry!"
A voice replied, "Yes, madam!"
I was surprised when I heard a female voice. I stopped what I was doing for a second and looked at the driver. The driver was a young lady of about thirty. It was my first time seeing a young lady driving a taxi!"
The car was running smoothly towards my destination. It was quite a distance from my home. The driver was driving perfectly well. I had travelled in taxi many times, but I had never seen a young lady driver! I was curious about the reason why she had chosen this job, so I started a conversation, "If you don't mind, can I ask you some questions?"
"Yes, madam, no problem."
"I guess you are well-educated."
"Yes, madam, I have completed my education. I have done my MBA courses."
"Oh, wow! Why did you choose this job then, instead of going for a business or financial career?"
I should see her face in the rear view mirror (后视镜). She smiled and expressed her opinion.
Very politely, she said, "I have been enthusiastic (感兴趣的) about driving since I was a child. I have fulfilled my childhood dream. I do respect each and every job. I don't mind whether a job is good or bad in other people's eyes. I want a job where I can get satisfaction. I received offers from big companies but I preferred this one because I like it. Although I can't earn much money from this job, I love driving! That's it!"

42．Write at least 60 words on the topic “My happy childhood” (以“我快乐的童年”为题写一篇不少于 60 个词的短文,标点符号不占格)
童年的回忆总是美好的,发生的事情历历在目.请列举一两件事情描述一下你快乐的童年.
The following words or phrases are only for reference. (一下短语仅供参考)
used to do (be) be interested in
dream of be fond of
grow up be proud of
(注意:短文中不得出现任何人名、校名及其他相关信息,否则不予评分.)