第三节 完形填空(共20小题;每小题1.5分,共30分)
We come by business naturally in our family. Each of the seven children in our family worked in our father’s store. 21 we worked and watched, we learned that work was about more than 22 and making a sale.
One lesson stands out in my 23 . It was shortly before Christmas. I was in eighth grade and was working evenings, straightening the toy section. A little boy, five or six years old, came in. He was 24 a brown torn coat with dirty sleeves. His shoes were scuffed and his one shoelace was torn. The little boy looked poor to me ---too poor to 25 to buy anything. He looked 26 the toy section, picked up this item and 27 , and carefully put them 28 in their place.
Dad came down the stairs and walked over to the boy. His blue eyes 29 and the dimple(酒窝) in his cheek stood out as he asked the boy what he could do for him. The boy said he was looking for a Christmas 30 to buy his brother. I was impressed that Dad treated him with the same respect as any adult. Dad told him to take his 31 and look around. He did.
After about 20 minutes, the little boy carefully picked up a toy 32 , walked up to my dad and said, “How much for this, Mister?”
“How much you got?” Dad asked.
The little boy held out his hand and 33 it. His hand was creased(起皱) with 34 lines of dirt from holding his 35 too tightly. In his hand 36 two dimes, a nickel and two pennies—27 cents. The price on the toy plane he’d picked out was $3.98.
“That’ll just 37 it,” Dad said as he 38 the sale. Dad’s reply still 39 in my ears. When the little boy walked out of the store, I didn’t notice the dirty, worn coat or the single torn shoelace. What I saw was a happy child with a 40 .
21. A. Because B. Since C. As D. After
22. A. survival B. labor C. hardship D. entertainment
23. A. way B. mind C. life D. time
24. A. putting on B. dressing C. having D. wearing
25. A. try B. attempt C. afford D. manage
26. A. for B. around C. up D. over
27. A. that B. one C. it D. this
28. A. up B. away C. back D. off
29. A. opened B. smiled C. shone D. looked
30. A. tree B. card C. present D. cake
31. A. effort B. word C. time D. courage
32. A. car B. gift C. plane D. section
33. A. showed B. opened C. gave D. turned
34. A. long B. straight C. wet D. main
35. A. toy B. pocket C. hand D. money
36. A. lay B. had C. held D. laid
37. A. work B. cover C. need D. take
38. A. took B. returned C. made D. offered
39. A. rings B. stays C. remains D. gets
40. A. bag B. treasure C. package D. thing
In the dining room of my grandfather’s house stood a massive grandfather clock. Meals in that dining room were a 1 for four generations to become one. The table was always 2 with food from wonderful family recipes(食谱)all containing 3 as the main ingredient(成分). And always that grandfather clock stood like a trusted old family 4 , sharing our happiness.
As I was a child, the old clock 5 me. I watched and listened to it during meals. I 6 how at different times of the day, that clock would strike with a wonderful 7 . Year after year, the clock struck a part of my 8 , a part of my heart.
Even more wonderful to me was what my grandfather did each day. He 9 wound that clock with a special and magic key, which 10 the clock ticking and striking. He never let that clock wind down and 11 . When we grandkids got a little older, he showed us how to 12 the clock.
Several days after my grandfather died, I entered the dining room, with tears flowing 13 . The clock stood desertedly14 , seeming smaller and not as magnificent as before. I couldn’t 15 to look at it.
Years later, my grandmother gave me the clock and the key. The old house was quiet. I opened the clock door with my shaking hand. Then 16 , reverently(虔诚地), I entered the key and wound the clock. It sprang to 17 . Tick – tock , tick – tock, life and chimes were18 into the dining room, into house and into my 19 . In the movement of the hands of the clock, my grandfather20 again.
A.party B.time C.place D.situation
A.filled B.cleared C.spread D.left
A.wine B.surprise C.fish D.love
A.friend B.guard C.doctor D.lawyer
A.disappointed B.encouraged C.interested D.comforted
A.questioned B.remembered C.doubted D.wondered
A.sound B.hammer C.voice D.ring
A.studies B.opinions C.memories D.brains
A.strangely B.carefully C.eagerly D.usually
A.got B.kept C.prevented D.found
A.Break B.fall C.stop D.move
A.wind B.repair C.read D.clean
A.unexpectedly B.gently C.difficultly D.freely
A.ticking B.moving C.noisy D.quiet
A.help B.bear C.hope D.insist
A.slowly B.quickly C.unwillingly D.naturally
A.feet B.hands C.sense D.life
A.breathed B.blown C.taken D.sent
A.study B.bedroom C.heart D.mind
A.died B.lived C.smiled D.sang
When I began planning to move to Auckland to study,my mother was worried about a lack of jobs and cultural differences. Ignoring these36 ,I got there in July, 2010. 37 I arrived,I realized the importance of getting a job 38 my living experience. Determined to do this __39__ ,I spent several weeks going door-to-door for a job,but found __40__ response(回应).
One afternoon,I walked into a building to ask _41__ there were my job opportunities. The people there advised me not to continue my job search in that __42__ .As I was about to_43__,a man who had been listening approached me and asked me to wait outside __44__.Nearly ten minutes later,he __45__.He asked me about my plans and encouraged me to stay __46__.Then he offered to take me to Royal Oak to __47__ a job.
I was a little surprised,but had a __48__ feeling about him. Along the way,I realized that I had __49__ resumes(简历).Seeing this,the man __50__ at his business partner’s office to make me fifteen __51__ copies. He also gave me some __52__ on dressing and speaking. I handed out my resumes and went home feeling very __53__ .The following day,I received a __54__from a store in Royal Oak offering me a job.
It seems that the world always __55__ to you when you need it. And this time,it was a complete stranger who turned out to be a real blessing.
A.doubts B.concerns C.instructions D.reasons
A.Even if B.Every time C.Now that D.Soon after
A.of B.at C.for D.with
A.on my own B.on my way C.by any chance D.by the day
A.any B.much C.some D.little
A.why B.wherever C.whether D.whenever
A.direction B.attitude C.language D.manner
A.answer B.work C.leave D.refuse
A.for ever B.at any time C.as usual D.for a while
A.returned B.hesitated C.passed D.regretted
A.silent B.busy C.positive D.comfortable
A.pick out B.search for C.take on D.give up
A.dull B.good C.guilty D.general
A.made use of B.taken care of C.run out of D.become tired of
A.stopped B.knocked C.glanced D.appeared
A.right B.more C.former D.different
A.pressures B.agreements C.impressions D.suggestions
A.lonely B.funny C.disappointed D.satisfied
A.call B.tip C.present D.report
A.turns off B.goes over C.gives back D.looks up
Long long ago, there was a small village. This village had a 1 tradition. At the beginning of every year, any boy who had reached the age of majority (the state of legally being an adult) was given land and money to build a home. The boy had to 2 his home before winter. If his home failed to endure the cold weather in winter, the villagers could not 3 him in any way.
One 4 , Paul and Marc reached their majority. They 5 their land and money and decided to search nearby villages for ideas on building their homes. In each village, they found the nicest 6 and talked to the owners. Each owner gladly offered 7 .
After Marc saw several homes, he 8 the best ideas and went back to his own land. Paul, 9 , continued collecting more ideas. Soon he had so many great ideas that he began to 10 some of them. But he always believed he could find even better ideas in the next village.
Marc began building his home. He had several false starts, 11 his home gradually rose from his land. By fall, Marc had finished his home. It wasn't perfect, but it was strong and he could 12 it later. Paul enjoyed all the beautiful homes and 13 with home owners. The first snow came and Paul, realizing he was running out of time, 14 back to his land. He built the best home he could in the time he had, but it was 15 . The first winter storm destroyed his home and he froze to 16 . The villagers mourned for him.
Marc 17 the winter. Each year, Marc searched for other good ideas he could use to make his own home look better. He became a leader in the village, 18 a family, and lived a happy, content life.
We all build and improve our own mental homes. It’s 19 and fun for us to search for ideas from other mental home owners, but we only improve our own mental home if we actually 20 the best ideas.
A.strange B.hopeful C.literary D.cultural
A.find B.make C.complete D.buy
A.help B.encourage C.scold D.persuade
A.winter B.summer C.autumn D.spring
A.exchanged B.received C.recognized D.advice
A.girls B.jobs C.houses D.presents
A.rooms B.drinks C.attention D.advice
A.expected B.gathered C.created D.understood
A.similarly B.finally C.however D.furthermore
A.forget B.believe C.replace D.doubt
A.because B.although C.but D.so
A.repair B.rebuild C.sell D.improve
A.conversations B.achievements C.struggles D.arguments
A.drove B.rushed C.flew D.moved
A.weak B.funny C.small D.amazing
A.blindness B.death C.sadness D.illness
A.experienced B.loved C.survived D.spent
A.brought B.earned C.contacted D.raised
A.slow B.easy C.dangerous D.special
A.realize B.bring C.collect D.apply
George selected his food in Value Mart carefully. He estimated he had ___36___ 80 cents today. He was pleased he had got good ___37___ for his money again.
At the exit, the freezing wind ___38___ him of his gloves. He was sure he was wearing them when entering the___39___. He made a search of his pockets. Then he thought they must have been ___40___ somewhere in the store. George had bought the black gloves for $35 ten years ago. They were leather, soft and durable. Until then, he had worn cheaper man-made material that never lasted long. His ___41___ to buy the gloves turned out to be good, which even ___42___ his position on the bus, as poorer passengers stared at him ___43___.
George re-entered the store. He followed the same ___44___ he had walked before, ___45___ at the bread counter, to the dairy section, the shelf where salt and sugar were placed. It did not take long to be ___46___ that the gloves were not there. His ___47___ grew heavier.“People have changed”,he ___48___ .“Years ago, if somebody ___49___ something lost, they would give it back.”
Yet he did not give up .This time he focused on the gloves on other shoppers’ ___50___ .Suddenly he ___51___ a lady nearby wearing a black pair of gloves. He said“Hi !”But when the surprised lady returned his ___52___, his eyes dropped to the floor, for the fingers of her gloves were too small for him.
Without gloves, he had to ___53___ his hands into his sleeves. Back home, George was ___54___. He could not do without gloves. George decided to buy another leather pair. But before that, he stepped into Value Mart again to see if by any ___55___ his gloves hand been returned to the lost and found office. The girl looked into her drawer and took out a pair of men’s leather gloves.“Are they ?”
“Yes ! Mine !”George shouted with joy.
A.had B.wasted C.spent D.saved
A.quality B.value C.score D.number
A.informed B.warned C.reminded D.remembered
A.store B.counter C.flat D.square
A.forgotten B.taken C.dropped D.rejected
A.hope B.decision C.wish D.opportunity
A.pulled B.promoted C.reduced D.pushed
A.enviously B.angrily C.sincerely D.properly
A.road B.entrance C.gate D.route
A.staring B.starting C.stopping D.looking
A.relaxed B.ignored C.convinced D.rushed
A.heart B.eyes C.legs D.body
A.exchanged B.discussed C.whispered D.argued
A.picked out B.picked up C.made out D.made up
A.hands B.baskets C.pockets D.fingers
A.prevented B.recognized C.noticed D.cursed
A.anger B.greeting C.emotion D.description
A.spread B.extend C.wave D.shrink
A.serious B.proud C.upset D.cautious
A.chance B.probability C.means D.terms
Mobile phones are everywhere in big cities. It seems that 36 can survive without one. Mobile phones are a great 37 to stay connected with friends and family. 38 , it is important to remember that there are certain times 39 you should not be using your phone, especially as a student, during school.
__40 you are in class, you should not be sending your friends text messages 41 taking phone calls. Your classmates and teacher should not have to deal with this rude 42 . Aren’t you at school to learn?
In the United States, students would never be allowed to 43 their mobile phones during class. If you were to send or 44a text message you would probably be kicked 45_ class. It is very disturbing to hear a lot of tones and ringing during 46 . There are many more rules for mobile phone use in America and it is to 47 respect for those around you.
As a teacher in China, I have to 48 students using mobile phones every day. I have told my class to 49 their phones, but many students do not listen. The 50 to be connected all the time seems to be more 51 than the desire to learn.
It’s easy to understand 52 it is so tempting(诱惑人的) to have your phone on during class. It seems so easy just to send a short text message; it’s not hurting anyone, is it? But you may actually be hurting 53 when you do this. Your teacher knows when you use your phone and may give you a 54 grade. Sending a text message also takes your attention away from what’s going on in class, you may 55 something important.
A.one B.somebody C.someone D.no one
A.way B.road C.method D.path
A.But B.However C.So D.Therefore
A.which B.that C.when D.where
A.After B.Before C.Because D.If
A.or B.and C.as well as D.instead of
A.act B.action C.habit D.behavior
A.have B.take C.use D.send
A.receive B.accept C.make D.get
A.of B.off C.out D.out of
A.school B.class C.office D.home
A.ask B.suggest C.show D.answer
A.do B.deal C.do with D.deal with
A.turn on B.turn down C.turn off D.turn in
A.desire B.wish C.hope D.expect
A.possible B.important C.necessary D.interesting
A.why B.what C.that D.whether
A.himself B.herself C.ourselves D.yourself
A.lower B.higher C.better D.upper
A.forget B.remember C.miss D.leave