阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,然后从36-55各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Recently, I stopped by a convenience store to get a newspaper and a bottle of drink. The young woman at the check-out counter (柜台) said, “That’ll be five dollars __36__, please.” She then __37__ down at the paper I was __38__ and said, “I’m sick and __39__ all this negative(消极的) stuff on the front __40__. I want to read some __41__ news for a change.” She then said, “In fact, I think someone should just __42__ a Good News newspaper—a paper with wonderful, inspirational(鼓舞人心的) __43__ about people overcoming difficulty and doing good things for __44__. I’d buy one every day!” She then __45__ me for coming in and said, “Maybe we’ll get some good news,” and she laughed. She made my day.
The following day after my business appointments, I __46__ the same store again to __47__ bottled water and a piece of newspaper, but a __48__ young lady was behind the counter. As I checked out, I said, “Good afternoon,” and handed her my __49__. She said nothing — not a word, not a smile or not a gesture. She just handed me my change and __50__ a negative tone (语气) ordered, “Next!”
It hit me right between the eyes: Two people, the same age; __51__ made me feel great, and the other, well, made me feel that I had inconvenienced(给…带来不便) her by __52__.
Every morning, you should ask __53__ this important question: “Who do I want to be today? ‘The Grouch(不高兴的人)’ or ‘The Good News Girl’”? Your answer will do great good to __54__ the joy and happiness that you will experience in your __55__.
36. A. at all B. in all C. after all D. all for
37. A. stared B. smelled C. looked D. noticed
38. A. burying B. picking C. finding D. buying
39. A. tired of B. interested in C. concerned about D. fond of
40. A. column B. edition C. page D. part
41. A. bad B. good C. latest D. ugly
42. A. collect B. print C. sell D. publish
43. A. stories B. ideas C. positions D. customers
44. A. rewards B. the others C. others D. money
45. A. praised B. thanked C. observed D. punished
46. A. stood by B. took in C. put out D. stopped by
47. A. pick up B. take up C. bring up D. go up
48. A. beautiful B. active C. different D. stupid
49. A. card B. money C. dollar D. change
50. A. on B. for C. through D. in
51. A. one B. who C. what D. it
52. A. taking off B. going away C. showing up D.coming about
53. A. her B. them C. yourself D. themselves
54. A. warning B. determining C. enjoying D. damaging
55. A. home B. work C. study D. life
One of my. next-door neighbor is a sweet 92-year-old Polish lady. A few days ago, I came back from a trip. As I was 16 . my clothes in my room, I heard a(n) 17 , frantic(发疯的) knock on the door. It was 10:30 pm, and I wasn’t sure who it could be. I went downstairs and 18 the peephole, and saw that it was our sweet next-door neighbor.
I quickly 19 the door, and she seemed really distressed and kept 20 , Please help me. I need your help. The fire alarm won’t go off. Please help me.” I 21 told her that everything would be okay, and 22 her to her house to see what was going on 23 the fire alarm.
She 24 that the alarm had been going on and off inconsistently(反复无常的) for the past two hours, and that her 25 to call her daughter to come and fix it was fruitless. So I took a chair from her dining room table, 26 it, and looked at the tire alarm.
After twisting the fire alarm off, I blew into it, because sometimes 27 causes it to make strange noises. She seemed 28 but was literally shaking out of fear. I asked her 29 she was okay, and she said she was 30 , so I gave her a hug. I felt her shaking in my embrace, and held her 31 for a few minutes until she stopped shaking and sighed a breath of relief.
We then 32 and talked for ten minutes, until I felt that she was okay. and safe to sleep. She was so generous with 33 for being with her, but I thanked her for 34 me that hugs are indeed good tools! So, sometimes, a(n) 35 hug is a good and powerful way to hold someone going through a difficult period.
A.collecting B.designing C.unpacking D.setting
A.constant B.flexible C.rhythmic D.impressive
A.looked through B.made out C.cut off D.turned to
A.closed B.moved C.locked D.opened
A.thinking B.repeating C.complaining D.screaming
A.frequently B.briefly C.immediately D.roughly
A.required B.accompanied C.inspected D.observed
A.for B.to C.by D.with
A.predicted B.warned C.mentioned D.proved
A.attempt B.suggestion C.responsibility D.permission
A.pressed B.revolved C.crashed D.climbed
A.power B.dust C.paper D.switch
A.determined B.terrified C.relieved D.devoted
A.when B.how C.why D.if
A.afraid B.tired C.sleepy D.pleased
A.casually B.tightly C.automatically D.abruptly
A.broke down B.sped up C.sat down D.turned around
A.suffering B.regret C.shame D.gratitude
A.advising B.reminding C.encouraging D.advocating
A.simple B.special C.official D.sudden
阅读下面短文, 掌握其大意, 然后从36-55各题所给的四个选项中选出最佳选项, 并在答题卡上涂黑。
RESOURCES BELONG TO THE SOCIETY
When I arrived in Hamburg Germany, my colleague who worked there arranged a welcome party for me in a 36 . We noticed a few customers including several old ladies, were having their meal. When a dish is 37 , the waiter would distribute the food for them, and they would 38 every bit of the food on their plates.
As I was hungry, my local colleague 39 much food for me. Since there were other things to do, we did not 40 much time dining. When we planned to leave, there was still about one third of 41 food left. When we were leaving the restaurant, we 42 someone calling us. When the old ladies spoke to us in English, we understood that they were 43 about us wasting so much food.
“We 44 for our food; it is none of your 45 how much food we left behind”, my colleague told the old ladies. They got angry, and one of them 46 made a call to someone. After a while, an officer in 47 arrived. Upon knowing what had happened, he issued us a 50-euro 48 . The officer told us in a stern(严厉的)voice: “order 49 you can consume. Money is yours, 50 the resources belong to the society. You have no 51 for wasting them.” Our face turned red. We all agreed with him in our 52 . My colleague took out a 50-euro note and repeatedly 53 to the officer.
My colleague copied the fine ticket and gave a copy to each of us as a souvenir. We all 54 it to remind us that we should never be 55 .
A.restaurant B.company C.family D.bank
A.cooked B.served C.gathered D.missed
A.desert B.refuse C.oppose D.finish
A.kept B.sold C.ordered D.made
A.save B.spend C.divide D.find
A.undiscovered B.undeveloped C.unconsumed D.undetermined
A.appointed B.knew C.realized D.heard
A.curious B.unhappy C.nervous D.optimistic
A.paid B.asked C.applied D.accounted
A.matter B.mind C.question D.business
A.immediately B.passively C.excitedly D.regularly
A.rags B.uniform C.fashion D.dream
A.award B.food C.fine D.souvenir
A.how B.it C.that D.what
A.but B.and C.or D.so
A.ability B.problem C.reason D.power
A.words B.hearts C.faces D.ears
A.apologized B.accused C.admitted D.approved
A.stuck B.broke C.kept D.threw
A.hopeful B.grateful C.merciful D.wasteful
完型填空(共20小题,每题1分,满分20分)
Good Work Ethics (规范)
When I was younger, about 14, I was already ready to work.My father was a dairy man and he had been working his entire life.For him, getting up at 5 a.m.and working a couple of hours before I went to school, and then 36 more after school until there was not enough37 to see, were normal.
My father considered putting good work ethics in me to be very 38 .He began to show me these, not through 39 , but through his actions.He would not 40 a job until it was done.He 41 put his all into everything he did. 42 , he showed me this not just in working, but in everything.Like when I was in soccer, I wanted to 43 a game once.and he explained to me-that I had made a 44 and that even if I just skipped one game, then I did not 45 to play the rest of the games.
So the day I started my first job at the age of 14, I was 46 to show my father that I could do it well, and that I was not going to 47 . My entire 48 was to make my father proud of me. I knew that ___49 I did, he would not say it in words, but he would show it.My first job was doing 50 for a company.As most of you know, construction is not an easy job, especially being so 51 _. When someone as young as I was started working, they would either __52 or get stronger.I got stronger.I worked the 53 I had been taught and I gave that day everything I had.In the end, my boss was impressed.He even called to tell my parents what a good worker I was, and my parents' eyes __54 .From that day on I have worked every job to my full 55 , because that day defined (explain the truth of)my life.It defined how I was going to work, and I will always stick to it.
A.going B.learning C.working D.playing
A.light B.time C.chance D.strength
A.ridiculous B.easy C.hopeless D.important
A.words B.truth C.facts D.practice
A.finish B.find C.do D.quit
A.might B.could C.would D.should
A.Finally B.However C.Therefore D.Thus
A.enjoy B.skip C.defeat D.dip
A.commitment B.improvement C.devotion D.conclusion
A.decide B.stop C.resist D.deserve
A.interested B.shocked C.surprised D.prepared
A.stick B.fail C.leave D.play
A.problem B.world C.trick D.goal
A.in case B.now that C.even if D.as though
A.construction B.negotiation C.communication D.reception
A.weak B.young C.old D.poor
A.break B.struggle C.pause D.work
A.manner B.moment C.method D.way
A.stared B.lifted C.shone D.closed
A.ambition B.skill C.spirit D.potential
Last January I was given a chance to work in another country. At first, I lived a 36 life, but soon I met a group of new friends and they were really nice.
Then something 37 happened. One of our friends suffered from kidney stones (肾结石), which had to be 38 surgically as soon as possible. But it was not as 39 as that! Our friend could not 40 the operation, which put him into deep 41 . I didn’t know how to help him because I didn’t have any money either. 42 , I never lost hope. Instead I tried to think of other 43 and told him not to worry because everything would be all right.
Before I left the hospital, I talked to the surgeon and asked him to do the surgery, saying I would pay the expenses the next day 44 I had that kind of money. Well, I must have been 45 because the surgeon agreed to do it! But how was I going to get that much money?
All I knew was that I needed to help my friend! Although it could be 46 to deal with this kind of situation, I decided to make some efforts. I tried to borrow money but failed. I tried 47 my things but no one wanted them. Then I had the idea of talking to my 48 . I asked him if I could have my next two months’ salary in advance—without even thinking on how I would 49 for two months with no money. He was surprised and asked me the reason. I told him that I had a friend who was really in need. 50 I convinced him too and then he gave my two months’ salary without any 51 !
Upon getting the money, I ran to the hospital and paid all the bills. My friend didn’t know how to thank me. I just said, “Come on! Give me a 52 !”
Friendship may not only be found at the happy moment but sometimes you can find it on the 53 time in your life! I’ve done a good thing by being a (an) 54 friend and I think it is well worth the 55 .
A.private B.lonely C.colorful D.normal
A.strange B.wrong C.unexpected D.unfair
A.removed B.reduced C.examined D.lifted
A.terrible B.painful C.simple D.special
A.stand B.consider C.perform D. afford
A.anxiety B.confusion C.embarrassment D. dissatisfaction
A.Thus B.Otherwise C.However D. Therefore
A.reasons B.options C.symptoms D.expectations
A.even if B.as if C.so that D.in case
A.encouraging B.annoying C.astonishing D.convincing
A.challenging B.disturbing C.amazing D.scaring
A.saving B.handling C.donating D.selling
A.colleague B.relative C.boss D.surgeon
A.adapt B.survive C.continue D.wander
A.Luckily B.Slightly C.Constantly D.Occasionally
A.analysis B.dignity C.hesitation D.remark
A.Favor B.hug C.promise D.reply
A.best B.longest C.strangest D.toughest
A.supportive B.sensitive C.aggressive D.attentive
A.tolerance B.sympathy C.pressure D.effort
I met Billy the last summer before college. He was handsome and his irreverence(玩世不恭)was 36 to me. We liked each other the first instant we met.37 ,I was a straight Astudent and my parents had high hopes for me to 38 an Ivy League(常春藤联盟)school.Billy did not 39 into the equality. We were in love nevertheless-that 40 teenage love.I still remember we had a plan for prom(舞会).It was understood that we had 41 about where we would dance and drink and party together.
This meant one thing to my parents-panic.And it grew as the 42 letters began to roll in. Of the eleven schools I applied to,nine accepted me. And one of them was Brown University-the Ivy League college 43in historic Providence,Rhode Island.
There was no 44 that I was drawn to Brown,but Billy (who had joined the army)was 45 down south and I had offers 46 for me there,too. I was torn between my love for him and my family 47 .
One week 48 the start of school,my mother had a talk with me.She said I was eighteen years old and I had a 49 to make---one that went 50 beyond the choice of 51 to attend university.
In August,I 52 and drove north to Providence.It took several months to 53 that my life was moving on in a way that was completely different from Billy's,Brown changed my life,opening doors and giving me the 54 I now use to think,to learn and to write. Life is always about 55 it seems,and the older I get,the more I understand this. Still,there are times when I think of Billy because he taught me about love.
A.appealing B.disturbing C.confusing D.amusing
A.Unfortunately B.Actually C.Luckily D.Originally
A.leave B.finish C.start D.attend
A.fit B.look C.break D.run
A.mature B.crazy C.normal D.wrong
A.talked B.looked C.lied D.argued
A.acceptance B.rejection C.application D.recommendation
A.located B.placed C.set D.laid
A.point B.challenge C.question D.need
A.left B.sent C.dismissed D.employed
A.hoping B.asking C.waiting D.searching
A.tradition B.expectation C.reputation D.connection
A.before B.after C.at D.since
A.decision B.plan C.rule D.promise
A.out B.away C.deep D.far
A.when B.how C.whether D.where
A.got up B.packed up C.held up D.turned up
A.foresee B.realize C.imagine D.consider
A.chances B.position C.tools D.equipment
A.surprises B.adventures C.opportunities D.choices