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第二部分阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A. B.C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
I used to work in an office, which had a Iocust tree growing outside the window. It had grown into a tall tree and must have been there for a long time. The tree blocked the view and made the office seem dull. Unfortunately, this happened to be the room assigned(分配)to me, and l was depressed by it for quite some time.
When the first spring came, everything was green except the locust tree.I felt very happy because I had thought it had died!
One moming, when I opened the window for some some fresh air,I unexpectedly smelt a familiar
sweet scent floating into my office which I could not name. Suddenly,I realized it was the locust tree!
The tree that I thought dead was in full bloom!
From then on,I usually came to the office very early to see dew【露珠】forming on the locust treeblossoms, and was eager to see spring again every year.
During summer, the green leaves provided shade protecting me from the harsh sunlight, butallowing enough light in to make it pleasant. In autumn, the leaves turned many different colors. Its beauty touched my soul. Many times,I thought to take photos but never did. Then,I had to leave in a hurry. Later in life, it became a great regret that I had not done so.
Actually, many times in our livesj we think we own something and thus do not value it.We don't
feel regretful until we lose it one day! Moreover, sometimes, we have to accept the things we don'twant and need to discover the hidden beauty tofind unexpected joy!
56. The Jocust tree first attracted the author most by____.
A. the way it blocked the view B.its height
C. the smell ofits flowers D.its green leaves
57. In which season do you think the author paid the least attention to the locust tree?
A. Spring. B.Summer C.Autumn. D.Winter.
58. Which ofthe following statements is true of the author according to the passage?
A. He would have regretted ifthe locust tree had died as he had thought it had.
B. The locust tree turned out to be a lovely memory for him.
C. He felt unhappy as he had forgotten to take the photos with him.
D. Hls work in the office changed with the seasons every year.
59. It can be inferred from the passage that _
A. the locust tree died soon after the author left the office
B. the author worked in the office for at least a few years
C. it was summer when the author took his job in the office
D. the wPather was dry when the author first saw the tree
60. What advice does the author intend to give us?
A. Treasure what we've owned. B. Look before you leap.
C. Treat everything calmly. D. Never forget the past.
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