第一节 完形填空
You’ve just finish you’re a-levels and you’ve got a place at university, but you’d really like a break from the academic world. Why not think about taking a year out? While most students go 1 from school to university, more and more people today are choosing to spend a year at “the university of life” 2 . There are lots of things to choose from. You could work in a bank or do community work. You might even do something challenging, such as 3 an exploration(探险)to the Amazon rainforest. The experience will 4 your horizons and teach you new skills. It may also give you the chance to earn some money, which will be very helpful when you 5 start your studies. If you are interested in taking a year out, you must make sure that the university will 6 your place for you till next year. Most are quite happy to do this, 7 they find that year-out students are 8 experienced, confident, and independent. But don’t forget: it’s a year out not a year 9 . Your university will want to know what you’re going to do. They won’t be very pleased if you just want to do _10 for a year. So what would do with a year out?
( ) 1. A. easily B. simply C. fast D. straight
( ) 2. A. last B. first C. at last D. at first
( ) 3. A. participating B. joining C. attending D. expecting
( ) 4. A. broaden B. spread C. improve D. raise
( ) 5. A. hopefully B. willingly C. eventually D. happily
( ) 6. A. hold B. leave C. occupy D. remain
( ) 7. A. however B. though C. as D. when
( ) 8. A. less B. much C. even D. more
( ) 9. A. in B. off C. away D. through
( ) 10. A. nothing B. something C. anything D. everything
第三节:完形填空(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,然后从各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。
One of my father’s favorite sayings as I was growing up was“Try it!” I couldn’t say I didn’t like something, 21 it might be, 22 I tried it. Over the years I’ve come to 23 how much of my success I owe 24 my acceptance of those words as one of my values. My 25 job was just one I decided to try for a couple of years until I 26 what I wanted to do as a career. 27 , I believed I would work for a few years, get married, stay at home and 28 a family, so I didn’t think the job I took 29 that much. But I couldn’t have been more 30 . I mastered the skills of the beginning level position. And then I was given the opportunity to move up through the company into different 31 . I accepted each new opportunity with the 32 :“Well, I’ll try it. If I don’t like it, I can always go back to my 33 position.” But I was with the same company for the past 28 years, and I’ve 34 every career change I’ve made. I’ve discovered I 35 a large number of different talents and skills . If it had not been for my being 36 trying new opportunities, these talents and skills wouldn’t have been within me. I’ve also discovered that if I 37 what I’m doing and work hard at achieving my 38 , I will succeed. That’s why I am so 39 to be a part of CareerFables.com. I think 40 has come and I am determined to make it a success.
21.A.whichever B.whatever C.whenever D.whoever
22. A.until after B.ever since C.so that D.long before
23. A.consider B.ensure C.predict D.realize
24. A.at B.on C.to D.in
25. A.hard B.best C.extra D.first
26. A.determined B.examined C.persuaded D.introduced
27. A.Actually B.Luckily C.Finally D.Usually
28. A.rise B.raise C.form D.find
29. A.helped B.required C.expressed D.mattered
30. A.careful B.mistaken C.conscious D.prepared
31. A.situations B.choices C.directions D.positions
32. A.thought B.reply C.action D.advice
33. A.easier B.newer C.earlier D.higher
34. A.permitted B.counted C.organized D.enjoyed
35. A.show B.possess C.need D.stress
36. A.lucky for B.slow at C.open to D.afraid of
37. A.think of B.call for C.believe in D.turn into
38. A.business B.goal C.fortune D.growth
39. A.excited B.curious C.surprised D.helpful
40. A.dream B.time C.power D.honor
II 语言知识及应用(共两节,满分35分)
完形填空(共10小题;每小题2分,满分20分)
阅读下面短文,掌握其大意;然后从21-30各题所给的A、B、C和D选项中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
I take the firm position that parents do not owe their children college education.If they can __21__ it, they can certainly send them to the best universities.But they must not feel guilty if they can’t.If the children really want to go, they’ll find a __22__.There are plenty of loans and scholarships for the bright and eager ones who can’t afford to pay.
When children grow up and want to __23__, their parents do not owe them a down payment on a house.They do not have the duty to baby-sit their grandchildren.If they want to do it, it must be considered a __24__ not an obligation.
Do parents owe their children anything? Yes, they owe them a great deal.
One of their obligations is to give their children a personal __25__.A child who is constantly made to feel stupid and unworthy, constantly compared to brighter brothers, sisters, or cousins will become so __26__, so afraid of failing that he (or she) won’t try at all.Of course they should be __27__ corrected when they do wrong, but it’s often better to let children learn their mistakes by themselves __28__.All our parents should do is to trust them, respect them, tolerate them and give them chances to try and fail.They must learn to stand __29__.When criticisms are really needed, they should be __30__ with praises, with a smile and a kiss.That is the way children learn.
21.A.find B.get C.afford D.receive
22.A.supply B.help C.hand D.way
23.A.get married B.get a job C.go abroad D.live alone
24.A.pleasure B.favor C.habit D.service
25.A.worth B.affair C.belief D.respect
26.A.unknown B.unusual C.unsure D.unfair
27.A.properly B.gently C.nearly D.possibly
28.A.now and then B.in time C.at once D.right now
29.A.failure B.honor C.progress D.test
30.A.mixed B.satisfied C.shared D.balanced
II.语言知识及应用(共两节, 满分35分)
第一节:单项填空(共15小题,每小题1分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,然后从21—30各题所给的A、B、C和D项中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Obtaining good health insurance while you are studying overseas is a real necessity to protect you from minor and catastrophic medical expenses that can wipe out not only your savings, but your dreams of an 21 abroad.
There are often two different types of health insurance you can consider buying: international travel insurance and student insurance in the country where you will be 22 . An international travel insurance policy is usually 23 in your home country before you go abroad. It generally covers a wide variety of medical services, and you are often given a list of 24 in the area where you will travel who may even speak your 25 language. The 26 might be that you aren’t reimbursed(赔偿)for your medical expenses immediately. In other words, you may have to pay all your medical expenses and then later submit your receipts to the insurance company.
On the other hand, getting student health insurance in the country where you will study might 27 you to only pay a certain percentage of the medical cost at the time of service (commonly called a co-pay), and thus, you don’t have to have sufficient cash to pay the 28 bill at once.
Whatever you decide, obtaining some form of health insurance is something you should plan
29 you go overseas rather than waiting until you are sick 30 major medical bills to pay off.
21.A.occupation B.adventure C.education D.experience
22.A.living B.going C.coming D.applying
23.A.made B.received C.adopted D.purchased
24.A.services B.agents C.doctors D.officials
25.A.mother B.native C.foreign D.local
26.A.difficulty B.benefit C.advantage D.drawback
27.A.encourage B.enable C.allow D.require28.A.remaining B.separate C.entire D.rest
29.A.when B.before C.once D.if
30.A.of B.about C.from D.with
第三节:完形填空(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,然后从各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项。
If you are human, you can’t help but experience times when everything seems to be going wrong .You must also 21 as if your life is completely out of control at times.It is during those “down times” that words of encouragement from family, friends, co-workers or 22 strangers can boost (增强) your spirits.It is also during those 23 that destructive words can be devastating (毁灭性的) and sink you deeper and deeper into depression.
For example, consider this story about a group of 24 who were traveling through the woods when 25 of them fell into a deep pit (坑).All of the other frogs gathered around the 26.When they saw how 27 the pit was, they told the two 28 frogs they would never get out.
The two frogs didn’t obey what other frogs said and tried to 29 out of the pit.The other frogs kept telling them not to jump, 30 it was in vain.Finally, one of the frogs followed what the other frogs were saying and simply 31 .He fell down and 32 .The other frog continued to jump as 33 as he could.Once again the crowd of frogs shouted at him to 34 the pain.The more they 35 , the harder he jumped and finally he 36 to safety.
When he 37 , the other frogs asked him why he continued to jump when they were all 38 him to simply quit.The frog 39 to them that he was a little bit deaf.He thought they were 40 him all the time.
21.A.think B.experience C.seem D.feel
22.A.so B.just C.even D.ever
23.A.processes B.times C.courses D.practices
24.A.frogs B.mice C.dogs D.cats
25.A.two B.three C.many D.few
26.A.hole B.pit C.water D.well
27.A.muddy B.wide C.deep D.long
28.A.uncomfortable B.unpleasant C.unhappy D.unfortunate
29.A.run B.walk C.climb D.jump
30.A.so B.since C.because D.although
31.A.gave out B.gave up C.gave away D.gave off
32.A.died B.wounded C.destroyed D.damaged
33.A.fast B.hard C.easily D.swiftly
34.A.help B.ban C.stop D.forbid
35.A.cried B.spoke C.shouted D.read
36.A.get it B.forget it C.use it D.made it
37.A.turned out B.kept out C.got out D.held out
38.A.talking to B.shouting at C.throwing at D.speaking to
39.A.explained B.announced C.introduced D.told
40.A.encouraging B.helping C.pulling D.dragging
II. 完形填空
Sometimes a small thing during your childhood can leave a lasting impression. The event happened one day when we were having 16 after shopping. I was glad to see there were so many 17 dishes on the table except for a plate of peas.
I can’t 18 why so many people like to eat peas. But I do not like peas at all.
“Eat your peas,” my grandmother said. “Mother,” said my mother in her 19 voice, “he doesn’t like peas.” My grandmother did not 20 , but there was something in her eyes that 21 she was not going to 22 . She said slowly but firmly, “I’ll pay you five dollars if you eat those peas.” I didn’t know what to do then. I only knew that five dollars was a good amount of money. I began to 23 the awful things down my throat.
With a 24 smile on her face, Grandmother said, “I can do what I want to, Ellen, and you can’t 25 me.” My mother glared at me. No one can glare like my mother. The glares made me nervous, and every single pea made me want to 26 . Finally I swallowed the last pea. My grandmother 27 me the five dollars with a smile. 28 , my mother continued to glare 29 .
That night, at dinner, my mother 30 two of my all-time favorite dishes, beef and potatoes. Along with them 31 a big, steaming bowl of peas. She offered me some peas, and I 32, “Mum, I don’t like peas,” I said.
“You ate them for 33 ,” she said. “You can also eat them for love.” “But, I ...” What could I say to refuse my mother? There was 34 . I had no choice but to eat the peas. The five dollars were quickly 35 . But the story of the peas lives on to this day.
16. A. tea B. lunchC. coffee D. supper
17. A. delicious B. perfect C. expensive D. colorful
18. A. believe B. agree C. understand D. forgive
19. A. violent B. angry C. unattractive D. warning
20. A. analyze B. reply C. insist D. resist
21. A. proved B. suggested C. wondered D. advised
22. A. give up B. give in C. allow for D. leave alone
23. A. conduct B. digest C. absorb D. force 44. A. greedy B. disappointed C. satisfied D. sensitive
25. A. prevent B. master C. scare D. arrange
26. A. put forward B. set out C. throw upD.break through
27. A. spared B. borrowed C. showed D. handed
28. A. But B. However C. So D. Though
29. A. in silence B. with excitement
C. in surprise D.with doubt
30. A. chose B. gathered C. served D. ordered
31. A. arrived B. appeared C. came D. went
32. A. smiled B. refused C. acceptedD. admitted
33. A. Grandmother B. lunch C. Mother D. money
34. A. no one B. nothing C. anything D. everything
35. A. saved B. used C. spent D. lost