第二节完型填空(共20小题;每小题1.5分,满分30分)
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。
Charles and I used to hang out all the time, together with a few other guys, but he seemed too cool for us recently.We couldn’t understand the 36 , and we didn’t ask him for an explanation. 37 , we decided to 38 him a lesson in the way he treated us.
Once we started giving Charles the 39 shoulder, almost everyone was taking no notice of him.He looked so 40 , especially at lunchtime when he sat alone in the cafeteria.Now and then he nodded and said, “Hey!” when 41 passed his table, but all he got 42 return were mean looks and silence.
At first I was glad my plan had 43 .I only wanted him to know 44 it felt like to be blown off, but I hadn’t thought about how badly my “lesson” would 45 him.
During one lunch period, Charles 46 glanced at his watch, obviously 47 the minutes until he could leave the cafeteria.I suddenly realized I had done wrong.“Hey! Man.I’m terribly sorry.” I called out.“Oh, so you are talking to me now?” he asked.
“I’m sorry, 48 I had thought that you wanted to end our 49 .” I said.
“What?” he nearly shouted, looking much 50 .
“I’ve left you alone because I thought that was what you wanted.”
“Oh, my God! Why would I want 51 ?”He I shouted, completely puzzled.
Clearly, we both had been 52 each other wrong.At first Charles couldn’t accept my 53 .I knew he needed time to 54 all the hurt I’d caused him.But eventually, he did forgive me.We even started 55 out together again.And our friendship wasn’t destroyed at all.
36.A.situation B.change C.action D.appearance
37.A.Besides B.Therefore C.Instead D.But
38.A.take B.teach C.give D.have
39.A.serious B.friendly C.warm D.cold
40.A.sad B.angry C.happy D.joyful
41.A.he B.anyone C.they D.someone
42.A.at B.in C.on D.by
43.A.helped B.operated C.worked D.affected
44.A.what B.that C.which D.how
45.A.worry B.touch C.hurt D.disappoint
46.A.unexpectedly B.worriedly C.excitedly D.repeatedly
47.A.counting B.guessing C.waiting D.checking
48.A.and B.so C.thus D.but
49.A.relationship B.emotion C.love D.friendship
50.A.interested B.pleased C.surprised D moved
51.A.one B.those C.that D.such
52.A.understanding B.regarding C.knowing D treating
53.A.explanation B.attitude C.suggestion D.apology
54.A.get through B.get over C.get across D.get along
55.A.leaving B.looking C.hanging D.standing
What is intelligence (智力) anyway? When I was in the army I 21 an intelligence test that all soldiers took, and, against 22 of 100, scored 160.
I had an auto-repair man once, who, on these intelligence tests, could not 23 have scored more than 80. 24 , when anything went wrong with my car I hurried to him—and he always 25 it.
Well, then suppose my auto-repair man 26 questions for some intelligence test. By every one of them I'd prove myself a 27 . In a world where I have to work with my 28 , I'd do poorly.
Consider my auto-repair man 29 . He had a habit of telling 30 . One time he said, “Doc, a deaf-and-dumb(聋哑) man 31 some nails. Having entered a store, he put two fingers together on the counter and made 32 movements with the other hand. The clerk brought him a hammer. He 33 his head and pointed to the two fingers he was hammering. The clerk 34 him some nails. He picked out the right size and left. Well, Doc, the 35 man who came in was blind. He wanted scissors (剪刀). 36 do you suppose he asked for them?” I lifted my right hand and made scissoring movements with my first two fingers. He burst out laughing and said, “Why, you fool, he used his 37 and asked for them. I've been 38 that on all my customers today, but I knew 39 I'd catch you.” “Why is that?” I asked. “Because you are so goddamned educated, Doc. I knew you couldn't be very 40 .”
And I have an uneasy feeling he had something there.
A.failed B.wrote C.received D.chose
A.an average B.a total C.an exam D.a number
A.always C.certainly D.frequently
A.Then B.Thus C.Therefore D.Yet
A.fixed B.checked C.drove D.changed
A.answered B.practiced C.designed D.tried
A.teacher B.doctor C.winner D.fool
A.brains B.effort C.hands D.attention
A.again B.as usual C.too D.as well
A.lies B.jokes C.news D.tales
A.bought B.tested C.found D.needed
A.cutting B.hammering C.waving D.circling
A.nodded B.raised C.shook D.turned
A.brought B.packed C.sent D.sold
A.clever B.other C.right D.next
A.What B.How C.Who D.Which
A.imagination B.hand C.voice D.information
A.trying B.proving C.practicing D.examining
A.for sure B.at once C.in fact D.right now
A.clear B.silly C.slow D.smart
For long, a little boy was wondering why his deskmate could rank 1st in the class whenever he wanted to, while he himself failed to: he only ranked 21st.
At home, he asked his Mom, “Mom, am I more 21 than others? I feel I am obedient and as careful as him, but 22 I always fall behind? ” Hearing the words, Mom was aware that her son began to 23 the sense of self-respect, which was now being injured by the ranking system. 24 at him, she went wordless, not knowing 25 to explain.
In another test, the son ranked 17th, while his deskmate remained 1st. Back home he 26 the same question. Mom really wanted to inform his son that 27 differs, which means that students ranking 1st are supposed to be cleverer than normal ones. 28 , was this discouraging answer the one that her son was constantly 29 about? Thank goodness she did not open her mouth.
How to answer her son’s question? There were times when she felt an urge to say, “You are too lazy. You are not as hard-working as others…” but she stopped 30 imagining her son suffering from the pains of unsatisfied grades and rankings. She thought it 31 to put any additional burden on his son and was trying to find out a perfect answer.
Time passing swiftly, the son 32 primary school. Despite studying harder and better, he was still unable to keep up with his deskmate. To show her pride of him, Mom decided to 33 him to the sea. During the trip, she managed to give an answer.
Now, the son no longer worries about his 34 , and there are no boring guys who would inquire his grades in primary school, because, 35 the 1st ranking, he is admitted to Tsinghua University. Back home in winter vacation, he was invited to 36 the students and parents in his high school, In the speech, he mentioned a valuable experience in his childhood, “…When my mother and I were lying on the 37 , she pointed to the front and said, “Do you see the seabirds struggling for food over there? When the waves come near, little birds can rise 38 while awkward seagulls would take more time to complete the process. However, have you noticed birds that finally fly 39 the endless ocean are none other than the awkward seagulls?” The speech 40 many mothers present to tears, including his mother..
A.considerate | B.car![]() |
C.stupid | D.clever |
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A.what if | B.how come | C.how about | D.what for |
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A.lose | B.have | C.win | D.beat |
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A.Shouting | B.Glaring | C.Staring | D.Pointing |
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A.which | B.why | C.when | D.how |
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A.raised | B.met![]() |
C.answered | D.got |
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A.intelligence | B.right | C.knowledge | D.strengt![]() |
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A.Therefore | B.Still | C.Thus | D.However |
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A.enthusiastic | B.curious | C.crazy | D.clear |
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A.if | B.before | C.unless | D.when |
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A.cruel | B.important | C.disappointed | D.necessary |
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A.attended | B.started | C.finished | D.entered |
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A.guide | B.take | C.bring | D.push |
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A.homework | B.belongings | C.health | D.rankings |
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A.in | B.by | C.with | D.on |
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A.teach | B.deliver | C.address | D.face |
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A.floor | B.road | C.bank | D.beach |
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A.quickly![]() |
B.suddenly | C.slowly | D.sharply |
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A.into | B.through | C.across | D.throughout |
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A.made | B.moved | C.impressed | D.inspired |
Two runners stand side by side at the starting line of a race. 36 look very strong and fast. 37 one runner speeds ahead and wins the race.The other __38__.
Some athletes can reach great 39 such as winning an Olympic gold medal.Others never live up to their 40 .What kind of preparation before a race or before other kinds of events makes the 41 ?
Everyone knows that athletes try to 42 their bodies.But research shows that strengthening the mind may be just as 43 .Careful study indicates that the best athletes win 44 because they think they can win.
Positive thoughts seem to provide the edge for 45 in sports.People who say "I know I can do this" to themselves over and over 46 find that they have the advantage to win.On the other hand, people who think "I can't win" often 47 .
One procedure that helps many athletes is creating 48 in their mind.They are told to think of each jump they must make to 49 .Some use pictures that are more fanciful.One skater liked to think about a star bursting inside her, 50 her with energy.Another athlete who wanted to feel 51 pictured himself as a bird floating in the air.
Next time you want to do something well.try training your 52 to help you.Perhaps a teacher or other instructors can 53 you plan your training.If you imagine yourself doing better, you may soon see improvements in 54 you really can do.Positive thinking and pictures 55 in your mind can help you win!
A.Neither B.All C.Each D.Both
A.But B.So C.Or D.And.
A.falls down B.leaves behind C.leaves alone D.falls behind
A.prizes B.goals C.medals D.places
A.promise B.name C.level D.ability
A.progress B.mistake C.achievement D.difference
A.determine B.expand C.strengthen D.extend
A.possible B.interesting C.difficult D.important
A.partly B.entirely C.completely D.mostly
A.failure B.luck C.success D.competition
A.often B.never C.hardly D.rarely
A.fail B.succeed C.understand D.expect
A.ideas B.thoughts C.wonders D.pictures
A.fail B.run C.win D.go
A.giving B.helping C.taking D.tiring
A.encouraged B.calm C.excited D.anxious
A.mind B.body C.brain D.imagination
A.help B.advise C.allow D.persuade
A.which B.that C.what D.how
A.made B.hung C.discovered D.created
Two runners stand side by side at the starting line of a race. 36 look very strong and fast. 37 one runner speeds ahead and wins the race.The other __38__.
Some athletes can reach great 39 such as winning an Olympic gold medal.Others never live up to their 40 .What kind of preparation before a race or before other kinds of events makes the 41 ?
Everyone knows that athletes try to 42 their bodies.But research shows that strengthening the mind may be just as 43 .Careful study indicates that the best athletes win 44 because they think they can win.
Positive thoughts seem to provide the edge for 45 in sports.People who say "I know I can do this" to themselves over and over 46 find that they have the advantage to win.On the other hand, people who think "I can't win" often 47 .
One procedure that helps many athletes is creating 48 in their mind.They are told to think of each jump they must make to 49 .Some use pictures that are more fanciful.One skater liked to think about a star bursting inside her, 50 her with energy.Another athlete who wanted to feel 51 pictured himself as a bird floating in the air.
Next time you want to do something well.try training your 52 to help you.Perhaps a teacher or other instructors can 53 you plan your training.If you imagine yourself doing better, you may soon see improvements in 54 you really can do.Positive thinking and pictures 55 in your mind can help you win!
A.Neither B.All C.Each D.Both
A.But B.So C.Or D.And.
A.falls down B.leaves behind C.leaves alone D.falls behind
A.prizes B.goals C.medals D.places
A.promise B.name C.level D.ability
A.progress B.mistake C.achievement D.difference
A.determine B.expand C.strengthen D.extend
A.possible B.interesting C.difficult D.important
A.partly B.entirely C.completely D.mostly
A.failure B.luck C.success D.competition
A.often B.never C.hardly D.rarely
A.fail B.succeed C.understand D.expect
A.ideas B.thoughts C.wonders D.pictures
A.fail B.run C.win D.go
A.giving B.helping C.taking D.tiring
A.encouraged B.calm C.excited D.anxious
A.mind B.body C.brain D.imagination
A.help B.advise C.allow D.persuade
A.which B.that C.what D.how
A.made B.hung C.discovered D.created
Two runners stand side by side at the starting line of a race. 36 look very strong and fast. 37 one runner speeds ahead and wins the race.The other __38__.
Some athletes can reach great 39 such as winning an Olympic gold medal.Others never live up to their 40 .What kind of preparation before a race or before other kinds of events makes the 41 ?
Everyone knows that athletes try to 42 their bodies.But research shows that strengthening the mind may be just as 43 .Careful study indicates that the best athletes win 44 because they think they can win.
Positive thoughts seem to provide the edge for 45 in sports.People who say "I know I can do this" to themselves over and over 46 find that they have the advantage to win.On the other hand, people who think "I can't win" often 47 .
One procedure that helps many athletes is creating 48 in their mind.They are told to think of each jump they must make to 49 .Some use pictures that are more fanciful.One skater liked to think about a star bursting inside her, 50 her with energy.Another athlete who wanted to feel 51 pictured himself as a bird floating in the air.
Next time you want to do something well.try training your 52 to help you.Perhaps a teacher or other instructors can 53 you plan your training.If you imagine yourself doing better, you may soon see improvements in 54 you really can do.Positive thinking and pictures 55 in your mind can help you win!
A.Neither B.All C.Each D.Both
A.But B.So C.Or D.And.
A.falls down B.leaves behind C.leaves alone D.falls behind
A.prizes B.goals C.medals D.places
A.promise B.name C.level D.ability
A.progress B.mistake C.achievement D.difference
A.determine B.expand C.strengthen D.extend
A.possible B.interesting C.difficult D.important
A.partly B.entirely C.completely D.mostly
A.failure B.luck C.success D.competition
A.often B.never C.hardly D.rarely
A.fail B.succeed C.understand D.expect
A.ideas B.thoughts C.wonders D.pictures
A.fail B.run C.win D.go
A.giving B.helping C.taking D.tiring
A.encouraged B.calm C.excited D.anxious
A.mind B.body C.brain D.imagination
A.help B.advise C.allow D.persuade
A.which B.that C.what D.how
A.made B.hung C.discovered D.created