第二节 完形填空(共20小题;每小题1.5分,满分30分)
Most people who work in London get a break of about an hour for lunch. 36 they mostly live too far from home to go back there 37 lunch, they have to 38 other arrangements for their midday meal.
Many large companies have a canteen (自助食堂) for their employees. In 39 canteens the food served is simple but 40 , and there is some 41 of choice. But the number of dishes 42 usually small. The employees themselves fetch their dishes 43 a counter at which they are 44. There they can find a tray on 45 to carry their knives, forks, spoons, plates, cups, saucers, 46, of course, their food. A meal in a canteen is inexpensive and may 47 of soup, fish and chips or meat and two vegetables, 48 fruit or pudding of some 49 as dessert. Some companies that do not run a canteen 50 their staff with luncheon-vouchers (午餐券), which many restaurants will accept in 51 of money.
As there are so many people 52 work in London, there are numerous cafes and restaurants in every area that is not purely residential. A meal 53 cost anything from a modest sum to quite a few pounds, 54 on the restaurant and the food chosen. 55 , one can generally get a meal, or at least a snack, in a pub. In recent years there has also been a big increase in the number of ‘take-away’ food shops of all kinds.
36. A. Unless B. As C. If D. Although
37. A. for B. at C. of D. in
38. A. take B. bring C. make D. use
39. A. such B. few C. so D. little
40. A. full B. limited C. extra D. enough
41. A. exchange B. variety C. change D. difference
42. A. are B. is C. being D. be
43. A. to B. with C. at D. from
44. A. sold B. served C. made D. kept
45. A. which B. it C. except D. instead
46. A. or B. but C. and D. except
47. A. consist B. compose C. compare D. insist
48. A. along B. with C. about D. at
49. A. sort B. pattern C. category D. content
50. A. prepare B. repair C. afford D. provide
51. A. space B. case C. face D. place
52. A. at B. above C. over D. by
53. A. must B. may C. should D. could
54. A. taking B. turning C. depending D. bringing
55. A. Besides B. However C. Never D. More
Arthur Ashe, an African American, was a great tennis player. In his autobiography (自传)Days of Grace, Arthur Ashe an incident that occurred when he was 17years old. He was playing in a match in West Virginia. As was often the case, he was the only of color in the match.
One night, some of the kids broke a gate. They completely it and then decided to say that Authur was . The incident was reported in the newspapers; Arthur his involvement, but the boys would not change their story. The part for Arthur was worrying about what his father would say and do. He made a phone call.
As he imagined, his father had already learned of the . his father’s tone was severe. He asked Arthur only one question. “Arthur Junior,” he asked, “all I want to is--- were you mixed up in that ?”
Author answered, “No, Daddy, I wasn’t. ” his father asked about it again. Arthur learned on that day why he had always been encouraged to tell the . There would come a time when he must be , and this was such a time. Because he had already earned his trust and , he knew his father believed him. From that day on he was , above all else, to live a life of honesty.
, we find examples of modern leaders in every field who have less honesty. we do not need saints(圣人)---we need people like you; people who will be known for their ; people who earn the trust and respect of others, their age or status in life; people who the importance of character. Our world does not need another saint. But it needs you.
A.avoids B.imagines C.relates D.plans
A.competitor B.judge C.passenger D.teacher
A.purchased B.repaired C.discovered D.destroyed
A.cruel B.responsible C.serious D.greedy
A.denied B.forgot C.reported D.kept
A.strangest B.worst C.funniest D.least
A.quietly B.usually C.eventually D.frequently
A.theft B.operation C.tour D.incident
A.promise B.show C.know D.announce
A.mess B.game C.project D.career
A.even B.never C.sometimes D.often
A.truth B.joke C.secret D.news
A.rewarded B.praised C.moved D.believed
A.interest B.strength C.respect D.attention
A.afraid B.unable C.ashamed D.determined
A.Hopefully B.Financially C.Unfortunately D.Traditionally
A.But B.If C.In case D.As if
A.knowledge B.honesty C.humor D.generosity
A.other than B.but for C.because of D.regardless of
A.forget about B.insist on C.turn down D.give away
You had better learn to be grateful. If you are grateful, you naturally yourself up to receive all kinds of blessings and good things in life. You can receive almost everything you want . If you want recovery soon, start by feeling grateful that you are still . If it is more money that you want, start being grateful for whatever of money you already have.
You see, showing gratitude(感恩) is the key to every thing in life. It is the key to successful relationships, it is the key to successful futures and it is the key to healthier and happier lives. And this is where the importance of being grateful lies. , it makes life better.
One of my favorite is “If you learn to appreciate more of what you already have, you will find yourself having more to appreciate.” Think about that!
Something as as a “Thank you for being in my life” or “I having you here with me”, can go a long way. It will make the other person feel good, and it also will make you feel better!
So maybe your wife is not very around the house, but she’s great at cooking your favorite . Or, maybe your child milk all over your new shirt right before you walked out the door for work, but usually he makes you laugh so much and makes you the luckiest parent in the world.
I strongly you to make a promise to yourself for the next week. Decide to every morning and think of at least 5 things that you are for. Then say them out loud. You will notice a smile on your face without even . In 30 days you will feel completely renewed. This is the of being grateful!
A.open B.make C.stand D.take
A.easily B.correctly C.truly D.clearly
A.lovely B.alive C.lively D.living
A.amount B.number C.kind D.plenty
A.terrible B.negative C.positive D.confusing
A.leading B.taking C.enjoying D.looking
A.Therefore B.Besides C.Anyway D.In a word
A.mottos B. rules C.habits D.word
A.pleasant B.wonderful C.short D.moving
A.want B.look forward to C.appreciate D.would like
A.for sure B.in general C.instead of D.in addition
A.lazy B.beautiful C.careless D.organized
A.vegetables B.dishes C.beef D.drinks
A.painted B.stopped C.spilled D.threw
A.become of B.feel like C.act as D.look like
A.persuade B.advise C.demand D.suggest
A.dress up B.make up C.get up D.wake up
A.grateful B.concerned C.anxious D.upset
A.pretending B.looking C.trying D.smiling
A.disadvantage B.power C.award D.consequences
Most people agree that a pet adds joy to a person’s life. Scientists are now finding that having a pet may keep its owner . And good health may add years to a person’s life.
Scientists have been the tie between pets and health for years. In 1990, a study was done with people aged 65 and older. It that pet owners went to the doctor less than people __ pets. Do pets make people ? Are people able to handle their everyday lives better? Alan Beck, who is a researcher, says that the answer to the questions is yes, then having pets may be a good idea.
Can pets also help people live longer? Rebecca Johnson did a study to . Johnson teaches nurses how to care for people. Her study shows that having pets may cause people to more slowly.
The human body makes many chemicals. Some of the chemicals make people feel . Others make people feel bad. In Johnson’s , levels of the “good” chemicals when people were around pets while levels of the “bad” chemicals went down. The good __ seemed to slow the aging of cells. If this is , maybe people should spend more time with their . Then people might feel better and longer.
You might be allergic(过敏的) to pets. Or you may not want to 57 a pet. Never fear. A robotic, or computer pet may be just the thing for you.
Scientists are testing computer pets, like the robotic dog AIBO. They want to see if __ pets can help people the way dogs do.
Will a robotic pet the real pet sitting with you on the sofa? Something tells us that it will probably become a reality.
A.healthy B.excited C.mad D.hurried
A.carrying out B.making up C.looking at D.breaking down
A.warned B.showed C.reminded D.advised
A.through B.beyond C.against D.without
A.busier B.funnier C.happier D.angrier
A.though B.until C.if D.unless
A.find out B.put out C.turn out D.set out
A.sick B.friendly C.old D.lovely
A.age B.move C.walk D.grow
A.bored B.surprised C.sleepy D.good
A.study B.work C.story D.case
A.changed B.varied C.fell D.rose
A.sides B.chemicals C.studies D.dogs
A.important B.unusual C.true D.impossible
A.children B.pets C.friends D.neighbors
A.live B.wander C.stay D.travel
A.head for B.search for C.cheer for D.care for
A.family B.computer C.baby D.toy
A.brave B.quiet C.faithful D.real
A.destroy B.replace C.improve D.accompany
The first Christmas I spent away from home happened to be in England. At that time, shops in Poland were still ______ bare and decorations didn’t appear in the shop windows until about a week before the actual celebration of Christmas. Therefore, I was _______ to see so many English shops _______ decorated from top to bottom as early as November. I was enchanted(喜悦) and I loved it. By the middle of December, however, it had started to _______ me and when I could hear Christmas carols in every ______ I went to, I started to feel sad and ______. Never mind, I thought, as I was really looking forward to ________ Christmas the English way.
I spent Christmas Eve with an English family. The house was tastefully ______, there was a Christmas tree and roaring fire in the fireplace. My first ________ on that day came when instead of going to church, everybody went to the local pub. Surely, I thought, there can’t be anything ______ about it as they go there every Friday, Saturday and ______ in the middle of the week. So I missed our Polish special moments that happen on Christmas Eve, our traditional supper, breaking the bread and ________ each other only good things.
At first I thought that I ______ spending Christmas the way we do it in Poland but looking back, I know that it was a(n) _______ experience. Now, whenever I happen to spend Christmas in England, the thing I ______ most is the way it differs from the Polish way of celebrating Christmas.
A.pretty B.hardly C.somehow D.unexpectedly
A.excited B.surprised C.pleased D.worried
A.actively B.surprisingly C.strangely D.beautifully
A.displease B.puzzle C.interest D.frighten
A.school B.church C.restaurant D.shop
A.angry B.homesick C.heartbroken D.astonished
A.experiencing B.accepting C.touching D.making
A.built B.celebrated C.decorated D.arranged
A.shock B.story C.sadness D.happiness
A.interesting B.ordinary C.special D.important
A.even B.often C.never D.seldom
A.explaining B.introducing C.wishing D.congratulating
A.regretted B.forgot C.complained D.missed
A.useful B.unforgettable C.unpleasant D.unfortunate
A.experienced B.enjoyed C.hated D.Disagreed
My neighbor Jennifer is blind, but you’d never know it. She makes such good use of her other , including her "sixth sense", that she hardly gives the impression that she has anything. Jennifer looks after her children much like the rest of us, that she doesn’t push too hard on them, really benefit a lot from her relaxed attitude. She knows when to clean the house, and she moves around so fast that often don't realize she's blind.
I this the first time after my six-year-old daughter, Kayla, went to play there. When Kayla came home, she was very about her day. She told me they had baked cookies, played games and done art projects. But she was excited about her finger-painting project.
“Mom, guess what?” said Kayla, all smiles. “I learned how to colors today! Blue and red make purple, and yellow and blue make green! And Jennifer with us”. To my great , my child had learnt about color from a blind friend! Then Kayla continued, “Jennifer told me my showed joy, pride and a sense of accomplishment(成就感). She really what I was doing!” Kayla said she had never known how good finger paints felt Jennifer showed her how to paint without looking at her paper.
I realized Kayla didn't know that Jennifer was blind. It had just never in conversation. When I told my daughter that Jennifer was blind, she was for a moment. At first, she didn't believe me. “But Mommy, Jennifer knew exactly what was in my picture!” Kayla . And I knew my child was because Jennifer had listened to Kayla describe her art work. Jennifer had also heard Kayla's in her work.
We were silent for a minute. Then Kayla said slowly, “You know, Mommy, Jennifer really did ‘see’ my picture. She just used my .”
Indeed, she uses a special type of “vision” that all mothers have.
A.senses B.means C.methods D.ways
A.enjoyed B.found C.missed D.got
A.instead B.except C.since D.but
A.which B.it C.she D.who
A.children B.family C.guests D.friends
A.witnessed B.heard C.recognized D.realized
A.sad B.satisfied C.excited D.sorry
A.not at all B.not so C.a little D.especially
A.mix B.draw C.write D.paint
A.stayed B.painted C.talked D.studied
A.surprise B.encouragement C.delight D.excitement
A.attitude B.picture C.homework D.paper
A.understood B.found C.saw D.touched
A.after B.unless C.until D.when
A.talked about B.turned out C.referred to D.come up
A.curious B.quiet C.puzzled D.worried
A.cried B.insisted C.required D.informed
A.uncertain B.wrong C.worried D.right
A.shortcomings B.difficulties C.pride D.description
A.eyes B.pens C.hands D.paper