第二部分完形填空(共20小题,每小题1.5分,满分30分)。
阅读下列短文,从短文后所给各题的A,B,C,D四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
I grew up in a community called Estepona. I was 16 when one morning, Dad told me I could drive him into a 36 village called Mijas, on condition that I took the car in to be 37 nearby garage. I readily accepted. I drove Dad into Mijas, and 38 to pick him up at 4 pm, then dropped off the car at the 39 . With several hours to spare, l went to a theater. 40 , when the last movie finished, it was six. 1 was two hours late!
I knew Dad would be angry if he 41 I’d been watching movies. So I decided not to tell him the truth. When I 42 there I apologized for being late, and told him I’d 43 as quickly as I could, but that the car had needed a major repairs. I’ll never forget the 44 he gave me. “I’m disappointed you 45 you have to lie to me, Jason.” Dad looked at me again. “When you didn’t _46 , I called the garage to ask if there were any 47 , and they told me you hadn’t yet picked up the car.” I felt 48 as I weakly told him the real reason. A 49 passed through Dad as he listened attentively. “I’m angry with 50 . I realize I’ve failed as a father. I’m going to walk home now and think seriously about 51 I’ve gone wrong all these years.” “But Dad, it’s 18 miles!” My protests and apologies were 52 . Dad walked home that day. I drove behind him, 53 him all the way, but he walked silently.
Seeing Dad in so much 54 and emotional pain was my most painful experience. However, it was 55 the most successful lesson. I have never lied since.
36. A. lonely B. small C. distant D. familiar
37. A. kept B. washed C. watched D. serviced
38. A. agreed B. pimped C. determined D. promised
39. A. village B. community C. garage D. theater
40. A. However B. Then C. Therefore D. Still
41. A. realized B. found out C. thought D. figured out
42. A. went B ran C. walked D. hurried
43. A. started B left C. arrived D. come
44. A. word B. face C. look D. appearance
45. A. find B. decide C. believe D feel
46. A. turn up B. drive out C. go away D come out
47. A. questions B. problems C. mistakes D. faults
48. A. ashamed B. frightened C. nervous D. surprised
49. A. nervousness B. sadness C. silence D. thought
50. A. you B. myself C. me D. yourself
51. A. where B. how C. why D. when
52. A. meaningless B. useless C. helpless D. worthless
53. A. asking B. persuading C. begging D. following
54. A. physical B. practical C. personal D. natural
55. A. indeed B. always C. also D. almost
完形填空
One man was to meet his wife downtown and spend some time shopping with her. He waited for 15 minutes. Then he waited impatiently for 15 minutes more. After that, he became . When he saw a photograph booth (照相亭) nearby, he had . He wore the most unhappy expression he could manage, which was not in the situation. In a few moments, he was holding four small prints that even him.
He wrote his wife’s name on the back of the photos and handed them to a behind the desk in the booth. “ you see a small, dark lady with brown eyes and an apologetic expression, obviously someone, would you please give her this?” he said. He then his office in Morrison Building, that if a picture is worth a thousand words, then the four photos must be a good ! He sat down with a smile.
His wife those pictures. She carries them in her purse now and shows them to anyone who asks if she is married …
How are you with ? One person calls it “wait training.” It seems that there is always something we are .We wait on traffic and we wait in lines. We wait to hear about a new job. We wait to complete school. We wait for someone to change his or her mind.
Patience is an important of a happy and rewarding life. , some things are worth waiting for. Every presents many opportunities for wait training.
We can hate waiting, it or even get good at it! But one thing is —we cannot avoid it. How is your coming along?
A.stressfully B.respectfully C.curiously D.patiently
A.confused B.annoyed C.frightened D.endangered
A.a question B.a reason C.an idea D.an opinion
A.serious B.regular C.difficult D.convenient
A.disturbed B.shocked C.attracted D.encouraged
A.companion B.accountant C.passer-by D.clerk
A.Since B.Before C.Unless D.If
A.looking for B.standing for C.sending for D.paying for
A.called up B.lead to C.set off D.returned to
A.worried B.disappointed C.satisfied D.astonished
A.description B.lecture C.demand D.declaration
A.saved B.offered C.developed D.destroyed
A.freedom B.marriage C.patience D.determination
A.hoping for B.ready for C.waitingfor D.fit for
A.lesson B.reputation C.attempt D.quality
A.Afterall B.Now that C.Right now D.So far
A.age B.day C.era D.office
A.improve B.control C.exchange D.accept
A.certain B.amusing C.precious D.relaxing
A.photo taking B.job hunting C.decision making D.waittraining
Like any good mother, when Karen found out that another baby was on the way, she did what she could to help her three-year-old son, Michael, prepare for a new baby. They found out that it was going to be a girl, and day after day, night after night, Michael _____to his sister in Mommy's tummy(肚子).
The pregnancy progressed _____for Karen. Then the labor pains came. Every five minutes ... every minute. But complications_____during delivery. Finally, Michael's little sister was born. But she was in serious _____. With siren (警报)howling in the night, the ambulance _____ the infant(婴儿) to the Intensive Care unit at St. Mary's Hospital in Knoxville, Tennessee.
_____inched by. The little girl got worse. The doctors told the parents, "There is very little hope. " Karen and her husband contacted a local cemetery (墓地) about a burial plot. They had _____a special room in their home for the new baby — now they planned a funeral.
Week two in Intensive Care. It looked as if a funeral would come_____the week was over. Michael, kept begging his parents to let him see his sister, "I want to sing to her," he said. Kids were never_____in Intensive Care. But Karen made up her mind. She would take Michael_____they liked it or not.
She _____ him in an oversized scrub suit and_____him into ICU (重症室). He looked like a walking laundry basket, but the head nurse_____him as a child, "Get that kid out of here now! " The usually _____lady glared into the head nurse's face, her lips a _____line. "He is not leaving until he sings to his sister!" Karen towed Michael to his sister's bedside. He gazed at the tiny baby _____the battle to live. And he began to sing _____ the pure hearted voice of a 3-year-old, Michael sang:
"You are my sunshine, my only sunshine, you make me happy when skies are gray"
_____the baby girl responded. The pulse rate became _____and steady.
Keep on singing, Michael. "You never know, dear, how much I love you. Please don't take my sunshine away — " The breathing became as smooth as a kitten's purr.
Keep on singing, Michael. "The other night, dear, as I lay sleeping,… " Michael's little sister relaxed as rest.
Funeral plans were_____. The next day — the very next day — the little girl was well enough to go home!
The medical staff just called it a miracle. Karen called it a miracle of God's love!
A.talked B.sang C.played D.whispered
A.quietly B.peacefully C.hopefully D.normally
A.arose B.raised C.rose D.aroused
A.situation B.condition C.place D.position
A.took B.sent C.carried D.rushed
A.The years B.The months C.The weeks D.The days
A.fixed up B.made up C.built up D.set up
A.until B.before C.after D.when
A.asked B.allowed C.admitted D.acquired
A.no matter B.even if C.whether D.as if
A.put B.dressed C.wore D.fit
A.marched B.forced C.hid D.followed
A.required B.replied C.recognized D.regarded
A.warm-hearted B.well-managed C.mild-mannered D.cold-blooded
A.firm B.strong C.hard D.tough
A.losing B.lost C.to lose D.having lost
A.in B.on C.at D.with
A.Finally B.Instantly C.Patiently D.Interestingly
A.calm B.quiet C.slow D.fast
A.put off B.put away C.put up D.put down
“Mum ,can I invite my classmate Brett over to stay tomorrow night, please? It’s Friday ,and we don’t have any .Can I, please?”Mum was sitting at the kitchen table. Dad was next to her, resting his head on his arms. Mum could that James wanted so badly to have his friend over.
“I’m so sorry, James,”she said.
“I’m never allowed to have friends come to the house? Why, Mum?”James asked sadly ,almost in .
“I know it’s for you,”Mum said softly.“But I’m just worried other people might think we’re a little... strange. And then they would make fun of you.”
“No, they wouldn’t, Mum,”James protested.“We’re not at all. We’re just ordinary people.”
Mum sighed heavily.“To tell you the truth, James, my neck has been so painful that it’s given me a heavy .And your poor father—he doesn’t feel .He really needs a rest.”
“I can help, Mum!”James said.“ I can make you and Dad feel better ,can Brett come over? Please?”
“Well...”Mum began.
“Great !Thanks, Mum!”James almost shouted.“Just sit there ,don’t move.”He rushed over to the kitchen drawer and what he needed—two spanners(扳手).“Hang on, Mum,”he said.“This won’t take a second.”After some ,James was finished. With a smile of on his face he said,“There! How does that feel?”“Oh, James,”Mum said.“That’s much better! How did you do it?”
“Easy,”James said .“Dad had tightened your neck bolts(螺栓)too much! I just them slightly !I learned that in robotic science at school.”
“What about your father? Can you him?”asked Mum.
“I’ll try,”James replied. He up Dad’s hair at the back of his neck ,and plugged the electric wire into Dad’s head. Then he turned the on. Dad opened his eyes and immediately.“He just let his run too low ,that’s all,”James said,“Shall I tell Brett to come over straight after school tomorrow?”
“I guess so,”replied Mum.“Your friends will just have to that we are a very unusual family. Thanks, son!”
A.chance B.message C.homework D.difficulty
A.asleep B.reading C.alone D.standing
A.explain B.see C.agree D.doubt
A.terror B.tears C.surprise D.silence
A.fair B.easy C.good D.hard
A.strange B.normal C.popular D.anxious
A.headache B.loss C.task D.day
A.ill B.funny C.sorry D.well
A.If. B.As C.Since D.Before
A.kept B.controlled C.found D.returned
A.requests B.thoughts C.repairs D.instructions
A.sympathy B.satisfaction C.bitterness D.politeness
A.embarrassedly B.gratefully C.impatiently D.proudly
A.adjusted B.collected C.produced D.covered
A.greet B.accompany C.help D.ask
A.caught B.lifted C.gave D.filled
A.television B.power C.light D.gas
A.grew up B.lay down C.broke down D.sat up
A.food B.temperature C.battery D.blood
A.prove B.expect C.suspect D.accept
Do you love libraries? If you love books as much as I do, then I’m certain you must.
My library card has a(n) place in my wallet, and some of my favorite of childhood come from the public library in my hometown. It is a(n) house, much like the one introduced in Secrets of the Blue Hill Library, coming this summer.
The children’s section(区) of our library is on the lower level, and I felt when I walked down the steps, opened the small door (just right for a child) and entered the room with many rows of shelves. It was a wonderland where new adventures (奇遇) and friends awaited(等待).
I clearly the pleasant smell of books — a mix of new and smell — that attracted me deeply, and, like a bee moving from flower to flower, I book after book as I took in varieties of on those shelves and tried to choose the next ones I would take home. I preferred to read books about real-life heroes, whose lives me a lot. From the books on our library shelves, the world was opened to me in an attractive way.
, of course, my reading took me up the steps and into the library on the first and second floors, where I continued reading every book with much . To be honest, I can’t how different my life would have been if it had not been for the variety of reading I at the library. I can say for certain that, its strong and comforting presence in my life, I would not be the person I am today — a successful writer.
In the book Secrets of the Blue Hill Library, the people of this small town have no . But two wonderful women come together to provide both a nice library for the town and a home for Anne, the leading character. But that is only the beginning of the adventures that await Anne—and you as my fellow library lover.
A.open B.secret C.proud D.safe
A.poets B.memories C.scenes D.books
A.visiting B.running C.cleaning D.painting
A.ancient B.beautiful C.national D.free
A.tired B.embarrassed C.worried D.excited
A.mostly B.usually C.truly D.simply
A.catch B.remember C.describe D.carry
A.bitter B.strange C.old D.sharp
A.picked up B.checked out C.gave out D.put away
A.sizes B.pages C.titles D.prices
A.warned B.encouraged C.surprised D.challenged
A.Somehow B.Besides C.Regularly D.Finally
A.college B.research C.adult D.video
A.thought B.interest C.time D.success
A.explore B.imagine C.compare D.show
A.examined B.bought C.discovered D.wrote
A.Since B.But C.While D.So
A.from B.for C.without D.in
A.young B.new C.present D.busy
A.forest B.museum C.library D.market
I think I’m one of the luckiest people in the world because of the time I’m able to spend with young people who are not afraid to show their excitement and zest for life. , I would prefer a person with passion and enthusiasm to a person with and talent any day of the week. You can teach and develop skills, you cannot develop a love of life and an optimistic attitude. These are of a person and appear at all times during work or play. Furthermore, they are traits that one is born with and they will never them.
As a and an Independent Education and Career Planning Advisor, I too many children and young adults who are on a road to despair unless someone can find a way to change their attitude towards and indeed life itself!
, society has turned out too many children and young that are unwilling to put much or thought into their work. Whenever I come across such people— or old, I’m reminded of a boy who went with his mother on a blueberry picking hike into the . The boy filled his mostly with moss(苔藓) and then covered the moss with a thin layer of blueberries so that it looked . But the next morning, he found the blueberry pie which his mother for him was moss.
So , whether you are in school or , if you have enthusiasm and if you are to put in consistent effort along with passion, you will receive the . If, on the other hand, you are and prefer to take short-cuts, you should not expect to achieve the same results.
A.Obviously B.Personally C.Luckily D.Quickly
A.skills B.ideas C.kindness D.courage
A.or B.for C.but D.if
A.choices B.requests C.appearances D.characters
A.use B.deserve C.lose D.cherish
A.journalist B.doctor C.colleague D.teacher
A.search for B.come across C.care about D.depend on
A.learning B.donating C.speaking D.greeting
A.Eventually B.Unfortunately C.Hopefully D.Perfectly
A.equipment B.information C.effort D.possession
A.innocent B.young C.poor D.stupid
A.woods B.corner C.park D.market
A.mouth B.pan C.basket D.hand
A.delicious B.beautiful C.clean D.full
A.collected B.baked C.kept D.bought
A.promise B.guess C.remember D.look
A.in danger B.in distance C.in hospital D.at work
A.willing B.confident C.proud D.careful
A.crop B.trust C.votes D.rewards
A.lazy B.busy C.curious D.stubborn