第二节完形填空 ( 共20小题, 每小题1.5分, 满分30分)
请认真阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。
It was the last day of the final examination in a large eastern university. On the steps of one building, a group of students were talking about the exam that was going to begin in a few 36 .On their faces was confidence. This was their 37 exam—then on to graduation and jobs.
Some talked of jobs they already had, others talked of jobs they 38 get. With the certainty of four years of college, they felt 39 and able to take control of the world.
The coming exam, they knew, would be a(n)_40 _task, as the professor had said they could bring 41 books or notes they wanted, requesting only that they did not_42 each other during the test.
43_ they entered the classroom. The professor passed out the papers. And smiles 44_on the students’ faces as they found there were only five questions.
Three hours had passed _45 the professor began to collect papers. The students no longer looked confident. On their faces was a frightened expression. Papers in hand, no one spoke as the professor faced the class.
He looked at the 46 faces before him, and then asked: “How many completed all five questions?” 47 a hand was raised.
“How many answered four?” Still no hand.
“Three? Two?” The students moved restlessly in their seats. “One, then? Certainly somebody finished_ 48 .” But the class remained silent.
The professor put down the papers. “That is exactly what I 49 _” he said. “I just want you to know that, although you have completed four years of study, there are_50 many things about the 51 _you don’t know. These questions you could not answer are relatively common in everyday_ 52 .” Then, smiling, he added, “You will all 53 this course, but remember--even though you are now college graduates, your education had just _54 .”
The years have weakened the name of the professor, but not the _55 he taught.
36. A. seconds B. minutes C. hours D. days
37. A. only B. first C. very D. last
38. A. would B. must C. had to D. used to
39. A. glad B. ready C. sorry D. nice
40. A. interesting B. necessary C. easy D. unusual
41. A. no B. either C. any D. some
42. A. listen to B. look at C. care for D. talk to
43. A. Hardly B. Happily C. Quickly D. Carefully
44. A. appeared B. changed C. failed D. stopped
45. A. then B. as C. before D. after
46. A. pleased B. worried C. surprised D. moved
47. A. Not B. Once C. Only D. Even
48 A. all B. none C. one D. it
49. A. wondered B. enjoyed C. hated D. expected
50 A. even B. already C. so D. still
51 A. exam B. subject C. question D. college
52 A. job B. class C. practice D. study
53. A. pass B. fail C. take D. start
54. A. begun B. completed C. failed D. succeeded
55. A. subject B. things C. words D. lessons
From the time I was seven, I had a dream of becoming a member of the Students Union. I always my school leaders for taking responsibility for all of us. So I dreamed of being a leader like them.
Years _ _ by, and soon I was able to take part in the elections, I would win. But the reality was that I hadn’t had a chance. I wasn’t beautiful. Girls across the school hardly knew me. I just did not have what it to win a school election. I was .
As I cried in my room that evening, I suddenly took a deep breath and decided I wouldn’t stop dreaming. I decided that I would for elections again in my final year at school — and I would make every effort to the election.
I recognized that my rivals had a lot of things in their favor. What were the points that would work in _ _ favor? I had good grades, and I was friendly and helpful. And my biggest was the faith I had. I would not allow my plain appearance to hold me _ _ from putting my best foot forward. That evening, I my election plans a whole year ahead of time.
I realized that girls would have to get to know me and recognize that I had the ability to them. I loved making friends and I liked being helpful, I decided that perhaps I could use these qualities to work to my advantage. In order to learn how to present a great election , I also attended a course on effective public speaking.
The day after the election, when the principal announced I won the second highest number of votes, the students . That joy on the faces of all my friends showed me that my victory was theirs.
Suddenly, I realized that I had much more than I had dreamed of. I had made many new friends and had helped people along the way. I had won the and love of my school-mates and they me as somebody who would stand by them. I was able to put a smile on their faces and their day.
A.praised B.remembered C.admired D.believed
A.flied B.flowed C.flew D.passed
A.pretending B.planning C.hoping D.judging
A.took B.provided C.meant D.offered
A.concerned B.angry C.surprised D.upset
A.enter B.speak C.pay D.wait
A.win B.beat C.defeat D.earn
A.their B.your C.my D.our
A.problem B.worry C.strength D.dream
A.in B.back C.out D.up
A.discussed B.began C.announced D.challenged
A.reconsider B.accompany C.support D.represent
A.but B.and C.or D.so
A.speech B.capsule C.meeting D.promise
A.nodded B.gathered C.cried D.cheered
A.also B.still C.almost D.only
A.accomplished B.absorbed C.devoted D.developed
A.announcement B.admission C.recognition D.arrangement
A.thought B.spoke C.considered D.said
A.enlarge B.brighten C.wish D.experience
Before graduation from college, my son began to seek a job. He targeted a company which planned to only one person. However, there were over 20 candidates, _ __ was my son. I him, “It’s difficult to get into the company. Don’t too much for fear that you would feel disappointed when you fail.” My son said smilingly, “ I try, there will be hope!”
Of the 20 candidates, only three could the final round, which would later decide the one to be employed. Everything seemed to quite well and my son the first round and entered the final. Unexpectedly, the final interview was unbelievably , and all of them were asked to go home and wait for the of the interview.
A.employ B.support C.manage D.interview
A.among them B.with them C.among whom D.with whom
A.interrupted B.promised C.reminded D.followed
A.spend B.expect C.waste D.wish
A.As if B.as soon as C.Even if D.As long as
A.enter B.survive C.change D.judge
A.move B.go C.fit D.stay
A.passed B.earned C.left D.started
A.challenging B.simple C.perfect D.secret
A.course B.plan C.answer D.result
From the time I was seven, I had a dream of becoming a member of the Students Union. I always my school leaders for taking responsibility for all of us. So I dreamed of being a leader like them.
Years _ _ by, and soon I was able to take part in the elections, I would win. But the reality was that I hadn’t had a chance. I wasn’t beautiful. Girls across the school hardly knew me. I just did not have what it to win a school election. I was .
As I cried in my room that evening, I suddenly took a deep breath and decided I wouldn’t stop dreaming. I decided that I would for elections again in my final year at school — and I would make every effort to the election.
I recognized that my rivals had a lot of things in their favor. What were the points that would work in __ favor? I had good grades, and I was friendly and helpful. And my biggest was the faith I had. I would not allow my plain appearance to hold me __ from putting my best foot forward. That evening, I my election plans a whole year ahead of time.
I realized that girls would have to get to know me and recognize that I had the ability to them. I loved making friends and I liked being helpful, I decided that perhaps I could use these qualities to work to my advantage. In order to learn how to present a great election , I also attended a course on effective public speaking.
The day after the election, when the principal announced I won the second highest number of votes, the students . That joy on the faces of all my friends showed me that my victory was theirs.
Suddenly, I realized that I had much more than I had dreamed of. I had made many new friends and had helped people along the way. I had won the and love of my school-mates and they me as somebody who would stand by them. I was able to put a smile on their faces and their day.
A.praised B.remembered C.admired D.believed
A.flied B.flowed C.flew D.passed
A.pretending B.planning C.hoping D.judging
A.took B.provided C.meant D.offered
A.concerned B.angry C.surprised D.upset
A.enter B.speak C.pay D.wait
A.win B.beat C.defeat D.earn
A.their B.your C.my D.our
A.problem B.worry C.strength D.dream
A.in B.back C.out D.up
A.discussed B.began C.announced D.challenged
A.reconsider B.accompany C.support D.represent
A.but B.and C.or D.so
A.speech B.capsule C.meeting D.promise
A.nodded B.gathered C.cried D.cheered
A.also B.still C.almost D.only
A.accomplished B.absorbed C.devoted D.developed
A.announcement B.admission C.recognition D.arrangement
A.thought B.spoke C.considered D.said
A.enlarge B.brighten C.wish D.experience
Before graduation from college, my son began to seek a job. He targeted a company which planned to only one person. However, there were over 20 candidates, ____ was my son. I him, “It’s difficult to get into the company. Don’t too much for fear that you would feel disappointed when you fail.” My son said smilingly, “ I try, there will be hope!”
Of the 20 candidates, only three could the final round, which would later decide the one to be employed. Everything seemed to quite well and my son the first round and entered the final. Unexpectedly, the final interview was unbelievably , and all of them were asked to go home and wait for the of the interview.
A.employ B.support C.manage D.interview
A.among them B.with them C.among whom D.with whom
A.interrupted B.promised C.reminded D.followed
A.spend B.expect C.waste D.wish
A.As if B.as soon as C.Even if D.As long as
A.enter B.survive C.change D.judge
A.move B.go C.fit D.stay
A.passed B.earned C.left D.started
A.challenging B.simple C.perfect D.secret
A.course B.plan C.answer D.result
阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,然后从26-45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。
I spent two months with an American family last year when I studied in America.
It is said, “The best house is in the U.S.A., the best wife is in Japan, and the bestfood is in China.”So I took and pleasure to “the best food” for my American family.Each day,regardless of my poor skill of cooking,I performed(表演)my play in way:changing the dishes’ colour,the meat’s type or the soup’s style(风味).Thus,my American friends could discover the of eating Chinese food.Because of my“ ” job,I was often rewarded(奖励)by their of appreciation (感激) such as “very tasty”,“excellent”, etc.
But the joke was here: yesterday, I cooked Sichuan-style for dinner.I was at my achievement(成就).
When all the family members arrived at the table,they first looked atthe fish,then looked at me.“Why do all the fish have their ?” they asked,“It’s horrible!” Horrible or beautiful? I don’t know.But I know that fish heads are delicious.The is the best part of fish; in only the respectable(受敬重的)guest can have the special of enjoying it.
Another thing is:the American friends often said to me“ ”as they fruits or otherthings.According to Chinese tradition(传统),I would simply smile in answer to their kindness actually helping myself to any of the food. ,I said “help yourself” to themwhenever I brought home fruits.Dear me,no matter how much or how often I brought home food,as long as it was nice to their taste,they hesitated(犹豫) to use their hands to “help themselves” until all was finished.
A.worry B.attention C.delight D.pride(自豪)
A.buy B.fetch C.cook D.leave
A.their B.a new C.the same D.a simple
A.way B.joy C.trouble D.importance
A.hard B.daily C.good D.new
A.expressions B.sentence C.doing D.smile
A.meat B.fish C.soup D.egg
A.praised B.pleased C.bad D.surprise
A.pleasedly B.excitedly C.surprisedly D.worriedly
A.bones B.flesh(肉) C.tails D.heads
A.do B.will C.want to D.should
A.tail B.head C.soup D.flesh
A.fact B.China C.USA D.the West
A.honour B.seat C.table D.plate
A.real B.exciting C.interesting D.easy
A.please help us B.excuse me C.help yourself D.eat them please
A.brought home B.wanted C.were buying D.were eating
A.not B.but not C.without D.nor
A.At last B.Above all C.After all D.In return
A.usual B.often C.never D.had