Yet the gig (演出) Carcia has enjoyed the most is the one he now does every morning—playing the piano at a public dining hall for senior citizens in Sweetwater. For nearly two decades, he has arrived at the Claude & Mildred Pepper Senior Activities Center at 8 a. m. from Monday to Friday. He brings musical joy to dozens of seniors who go to the center to socialize, play bingo and enjoy a free lunch.
In Sweetwater, where many residents struggle to make a living, close to 17 percent of the population are over 65. About 500 benefit from social projects like the senior center, where English and citizenship classes are also offered.
García, who is in his 60s, arrives early to tune the piano and the organ. Then he begins playing easy listening songs to welcome the early arrivals at the center at 10600 SW Fourth St.
A recent morning, García told the story of how he became the pianist for the senior center and how the seniors became his favorite audiences. “These old people really enjoy what I do. It lights up their days，” he said.
It all started 18 years ago when tired of more than 20 years on the road with the band Los Melódicos, García decided to settle in South Florida. He moved in with relatives in Sweetwater, where every morning he would walk his little nieces to the senior center's lawn.
32．In his younger days, Garcia ________． A．was not happy at all B．was successful in his career C．looked down upon people around D．disliked to travel around the world
33．Why does Carcia perform at a public dining hall in Sweetwater? A．To kill time. B．To gain some money. C．To improve his musical skills. D．To make dozens of seniors happy.
34．What will the author probably show after the last paragraph?
A．García's educational background. B．García's cooperation with Los Melódicos. C．García's first performance at the senior center. D．García's decision to return to the stage. 35．What would be the best title for the passage? A．A pianist gives music lectures to the seniors B．A pianist helps set up the senior activities center C．A pianist plays for the seniors of Sweetwater D．A pianist collects money for the seniors of Sweetwater 第二节(共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分)
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
A recent study revealed that staying positive on your job hunt ensures you a better chance of finding a job. Here are a couple of ways to cope：
__36__Sorrow loves company, and spending time with negative people can influence how you feel as well.
Work out.When you're unemployed, working out will help you stay positive. Studies have shown that working out also gives you more energy, which is essential during your job hunt.
Wake up early. Draw the curtains aside so you'll be waking up to the sunrise every day, or set an alarm clock that will get you up at an early hour. Researchers from the University of Roehampton found that people who get up earlier have happier and healthier lives than those who sleep in. __37__
__38__ Going to networking events is not only just good for building up your professional Rolodex, but it also benefits your positivity. The people you meet at events will give you encouraging advice on your job hunt and can also be potential leaders.
Read as much as you can. __39__ There will be a big difference in your mood if you decide to spend the day reading educational content rather than watching reality show.
__40__ Money is definitely a big stressor for job hunters and there's nothing more depressing than seeing the numbers in your bank account drop. If you are planning on buying things you can't afford to cheer yourself up, remember that there are ramifications. A．Don't be sad.
B．Develop healthy sleep habits for a better mood. C．Don't overspend.
D．Enrich your mind by doing a lot of reading during your spare time. E．Go to networking events.
F．Waking up early is helpful to mind. G．Avoid talking to negative people.
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。
A few weeks ago I was at the corner shop, and there stood an old lady in front of me in line. She seemed very __41__ when the cashier asked her to pay $38. She had about $ 5 in her wallet, and she began to __42__. The cashier became very __43__， telling her that she couldn't buy these __44__ because she didn't have enough money. So I told the cashier not to __45__ it, and that I would __46__ the difference. The cashier gave me a funny look, __47__ I really felt for this woman. Anyway, I paid for my groceries and __48__ the store. When I got outside, I saw the lady standing there. I __49__ her what was wrong. She said that she couldn't remember where she lived, and she began to cry again. I said some names of the __50__ around the area but she had no clue (线索). Just then, a car __51__ and a woman jumped out of the car. It was this lady's daughter. I __52__ that her mother couldn't find her way home. The daughter told me that she had Alzheimer's Disease (老年痴呆症) and that she had been __53__ off a lot lately. Then the daughter __54__ that her mother had three bags of groceries and __55__ where she got the money to pay for them.I was not __56__ if I should tell her that I paid for them, but I did. The daughter wanted to pay me back, but I __57__. After thanking me __58__， the daughter said “Goodbye.” to me.
I felt so __59__ that day because making others feel good makes me feel good. I know that if this __60__ happened again, I would do the same thing. 41．A.excited C．disappointed
42．A.cry 43．A.excited C．impatient
44．A.diets 45．A.look for C．insist on
46．A.make 47．A.so 48．A.entered 49．A.asked 50．A.markets 51．A.drove out C．drove off 52．A.responded C．described 53．A.falling C．wandering
54．A.watched 55．A.confused 56．A.doubtful 57．A.refused 58．A.naturally C．gratefully
B．bargain B．clothes B．tell B．and B．searched B．analyzed B．streets B．noticed
B．wondered B．urgent
B．neglected B．puzzled D．convinced
C．argue B．uncomfortable D．angry C．details
B．worry about D．argue about C．pay
C．therefore C．left
C．shouted
C．hospitals B．pulled down D．pulled up B．explained D．recommended B．turning D．walking C．collected
C．ordered C．jealous
C．denied
B．immediately D．energetically
D．withdraw D．items
D．take D．but D．closed D．informed D．buildings D．realized D．suggested D．sure D．ignored
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