第二节:完形填空(共20小题;每小题1. 5分, 满30分)
“Where is the bus?” I asked myself. I was going to be late and the manager wasn’t going to be pleased. Thank God, here it is! The bus 31 round the corner and I got on. Ten minutes later I was walking into the 32 where I work. “Twenty-five past nine. I 33 the manager doesn’t notice.” But no 34 luck! “Smith!” shouted the manager. “Late again. What’s your 35 this time?”. “ I’m afraid the bus was late, Mr. Brown.” “Get up earlier tomorrow! Anyway, go to your 36 at the counter, we’ll be opening in a few minutes.”
My first customer was a pretty girl wearing a red dress. Behind her was a young man of about 25. He seemed very 37 , and every few seconds he looked 38 the main entrance. The girl 39 about opening a bank account. I gave her the necessary 40 and she walked out. 41 , I noticed a tall man by the door, carrying something 42 with brown paper. Turning to my next customer, I was terrified to see a gun 43 out of his coat. The moment a loud noise 44 my ears. Everything went black. I was falling….
After 45 seemed a very long time, I opened my eyes and found in bed! 46 shaking from the memory of this terrible dream, I got dressed and ran out of the house. As usual, the bus wasn’t on time, and I got to the bank at 9:25.
“Smith!” the manager cried out in a voice like thunder. “ 47 of your excuse! Go start work at once!” To my 48 , the first customer was a girl 49 a red dress and behind her stood a man carrying something wrapped in brown paper. The 50 ! Wasn’t that the surprise of my life?
31. A. ran B. came C. rode D. drove
32. A. hotel B. shop C. bank D. restaurant
33. A. believe B. expect C. guess D. hope
34. A. much B. such C. more D. this
35. A. excuse B. idea C. cause D. answer
36. A. business B. job C. place D. spot
37. A. nervous B. shy C. calm D. angry
38. A. down B. for C. towards D. through
39. A. cared B. talked C. asked D. worried
40. A. information B. offer C. instruction D. support
41. A. Again B. Then C. Thus D. However
42. A. hidden B. rolled C. filled D. covered
43. A. getting B. aiming C. appearing D. sticking
44. A. took B. shook C. filled D. covered
45. A. what B. when C. that D. it
46. A. Even B. Still C. Just D. Ever
47. A. Less B. Plenty C. More D. None
48. A. belief B. surprise C. joy D. regret
49. A. of B. with C. on D. in
50. A. dream B. story C. affair D. accident
31—50 BCDBA CACCA BDDCA BDBDA
Mr. Glen is a millionaire. Five years ago, after returning from abroad to his motherland, he 41 his small company. Speaking of success, Glen often tells us a story about his extra expensive “school” fee. He always _42__ his success to it.
At that time, Glen, who already got a Ph.D. degree, 43 to return to the homeland, starting a company. Beforeleaving, he bought a Rolex watch with the 44 made through years of work after school and the scholarships. At the airport he had to accept the 45 customs check. The watch on his wrist was also demanded to betaken down for46 . Glen knew that carrying thespecific goods out had to pay the tax, and he worried about paying 47 for his watch. So when he was checked, he told a lie that his watch was a48 fake(假货). When he was 49 of his “smarts”, immediately, in the presence of Glen, the officers hit the watch, 50 costnearly 100,000, into pieces 51 hearing Glen’s words. Glen was 52 . Before he understood why, he was taken to the office to beexamined 53 . For many times of entry-exit 54 he knew that only those people in the “blacklist” would “enjoy” this special treatment. The officers looked over everything carefully in the box, and 55 him no matter what time of entry and exit he must accept the check and if 56 reusing and carrying fake and shoddy goods, he would be 57 according to law! Suddenly, his face turned red, and he had nothing in mind after boardingthe plane for long.
After returning to the homeland, he often told the story to his family, and his employees, too. He said that this made a deep 58 on him, because the additional high “school” fee that he had ever paid made him realize the value of 59 , which he wouldremember as the 60 of his success forever.
A.set up B.took up C.went up D.picked up
A.honors B.mentions C.brings D.owes
A.decided B.refused C.objected D.asked
A.books B.things C.savings D.pounds
A.ordinary B.routine C.regular D.common
A.look B.inspection C.test D.experiment
A.one B.it C.them D.these
A.afraid B.proud C.ashamed D.hard
A.that B.what C.as D. which
A.on B.at C.who D.in
A.strictly B.quietly C.quickly D.curiously
A.conditions B.experiences C.experiments
A.stopped B.hoped C.warned D.urged
A.came out B.found out C.sent out D.set out
A.hit B.blamed C.praised D.charged
A.expression B.idea C.thought D.impression
A.honesty B.lies C.goods D.bravery
B.lesson C.choice D.belief
Russ was a lovable kid with a variety of communication challenges---a speech impediment (语言障碍), dyslexia (诵读困难), and auditory problems. __41__ today he is walking confidently, standing tall to make an acceptance __42__ for having been chosen one of the “Outstanding Young Citizens” in Ocean County, New Jersey __43__ his remarkable volunteer service in the town of Toms River.
As I listened, I closed my eyes. I found myself __44__ those memorable moments. My mind was full of warm images of Russ as a loving, caring youth, a gentle soul, __45__ his challenges. And now, as he stood at the platform, I knew his heart __46__ be racing. As Russ continued to speak, I thought about the fateful day when he was diagnosed with all those impairments(损伤) and how __47__ his tutors would be if they could see him today. Here he was at twenty-nine, being honored for ten years of service as a volunteer __48__. Russ was __49__ for organizing clothing for the homeless, teaching preschool children about fire safety, and for playing Santa Claus for very sick children by driving up in a fire truck.
Russ thanked his parents for providing him with dignity and for teaching him about morals. Then, pausing for a few seconds, he __50__ us by surprise by touching lovingly on the __51__ of his nephew, Austin. Austin was just three years old when he died from an incurable disease. At that moment, I had to close my eyes again __52__ a different set of tears ran down my cheeks. A silence __53__ the room as Russ owed his volunteer award to Austin. He __54__ his address by lifting the audience up with these words, “Austin taught me how to love.”
I have never thought of this day. __55__, no one had ever thought that Russ would make __56__ as the star of the football team, and he had never been voted “most likely to succeed,” but he __57__ to be a true “star” in his community. Russ became a man of strong character __58__ his unselfish service to others. With so many impairments, Russ now sees and acts __59__ with his heart. His words and deeds inspire everyone who knows him. It is Russ, our son, who has shown us what __60__ is.
A.And B.While C.As
A.point B.speech C.call D.appeal
A.in spite of B.regardless of C.because of D.in face of
A.recalling B.recording C.seizing D.expecting
A.putting up with B.concerning about C.escaping from D.facing up to
A.could B.must C.would D.might
A.nervous B.excited C.proud D.surprised
A.policeman B.tailor C.fireman D.tutor
A.grateful B.responsible C.anxious D.fit
A.took B.got C.shocked D.moved
A.birth B.achievement C.loss D.disease
A.since B.after C.when D.before
A.dropped down B.fell over C.took off D.got up
A.concluded B.wrote C.delivered D.started
A.Generally B.Surprisingly C.Actually D.However
A.it B.him C.one D.that
A.happened B.rose C.appeared D.reduced
A.at B.on C.by D.in
A.cautiously B.generously C.closely D.clearly
A.sharing B.love C.sacrifice D.confidence
We should show respect to everybody, especially our elders because they are ahead of us — in age, in wisdom and maturity, in experience and education. Our51 have done a lot for us, directly or indirectly and most of us52 everything to their kindness and love.
When we 53 them respect, whether it is by bowing to them, or54 them with a smile, or offering them any help they need, it is one way of 55 our own love and gratitude to them. 56 , elders have also been through all the years you are57 and know a little more about the world than you do.
It is 58 that you do not agree with the belief of your elders, but this is nothing new. All younger generations have always59 with their elders and it is these differences that bring changes in human 60 . However much you disagree with them, give them credit for their 61 .
With changing times and62 influences, youngsters no longer know what is interpreted as disrespect to elders. Youngsters should63 express their views and if there are arguments, they should not 64 their voices.
If there is no space on sofas or chairs, children will immediately 65 their places, and sit on the carpet. In buses and trains, youngsters are 66 to give up their places to older people. This is not a67 of who has more rights. It is simply that those who are younger have the strength to bear68 , or tolerate unpleasantness, so it is natural to show consideration to those who are older and perhaps at a 69 disadvantage.
When you do simple things as a mark of respect, elders become70 that youngsters care for them, and they respond with affection and kindness.
A.youngsters B.elders C.parents D.juniors
A.devote B.owe C.pay D.contribute
A.show B.explain C.exhibit D.point
A.greeting B.receiving C.declaring D.showing
A.expressing B.describing C.sending D.suggesting
A.However B.Therefore C.Besides D.Though
A.experiencing with B.going through C.suffering from D.worrying out
A.maybe B.likely C.possible D.probably
A.quarreled B.dealt C.lived D.disagreed
A.community B.organization C.society D.public
A.experience B.reality C.emotion D.information
A.cultural B.special C.environmental D.position
A.quietly B.slightly C.silently D.coldly
A.rise B.raise C.support D.force
A.give away B.get rid of C.give up D.send out
A.expected B.forced C.needed D.reminded
A.doubt B.question C.wonder D.challenge
A.suffering B.upset C.trouble D.discomfort
A.serious B.light C.heavy D.slight
A.aware B.alive C.knowing D.sensible
My ears are recently full of joyous remarks from my friends such as, “oh, Beckham is so handsome, so cool, that I can’t help falling in love with him!” or “what perfect skills he has!” Yeah, I agree 21 some degree, though I sometimes do want to ask them how much they 22 Beckham, apart from his appearance and how much they know about football 23 scoring goals. It seems funny that we are crazy for things, with which we are unfamiliar or 24 we are uncertain, but we all, my friends 25 I, consider this 26 .
We need these pleasures to brighten up our lives. But that doesn’t amount to craziness 27 nonsense. As an old saying_28_: “Don’t judge a book by its cover.” We should not __29__anything from its appearance. We should all know, it is one’s good character and great contribution that _30__one a star and unforgettable. Therefore we’d better say __31_about Beckham’s good looks
If we close our eyes, ___32__in deep thought, we can find that the things__33__us to be in true happy, sad or moved ___34__a clear meaning. If we don’t go deeper and just satisfied with superficial(表面) things , ___35__we will find that we have not really gained anything ___36__ our first impression had blinded and misled us, and we’ll remain ignorant___37___ we realize that and make some changes.
It is believed that thinking and going deeper than before is sign of great___38___. If one day we are willing to go deeper into everything, no matter how much it _39___us, we will finally prove how much we have grown up, how much more sensible, mature, and intelligent we have __40__.
A.to B.on C.in D.at
A.learn from B.learn C.know D.know about
A.rather than B.except for C.except D.apart from
A.with which B.about that C.about which D.which
A.not B.as well as C.rather than D.but
A.one of life’s pleasures B.pleasures of life C.one of life’s sorrow D.one of life’s regrets
A.nor B.and C.or D.or else
A.speaks B.talks C.tells D.goes
A.take B.judge C.accept D.conclude
A.makes B.causes C.builds D.create
A.more B.much C.worse D.less
A.fell B.fallen C.falling D.fall
A.that move B.that moves C.move D.moves
A.lack B.have C.include D.cover
A.in fact B.indeed C.in a while D.sooner or later
A.so B.even though C.because D.although
A.even if B.although C.unless D.if
A.joy B.progress C.effort D.work
A.cares B.pains C.worries D.minds
A.come B.made C.had D.become
I grew up poor – living with six brothers, my father and a wonderful mother.We had 26 money and few worldly goods, but plenty of love and attention.I was 27 and energetic.I understood that no matter how poor a person was, they could 28 afford a dream.
My dream was to be a 29.When I was sixteen, I could crush a baseball, throw a ninety – mile – per – hour fastball.I was also 30 : my high – school coach was Ollie Jarvis, who 31 me the difference between having a dream and showing strong belief.One particular 32 with him changed my life forever.
It was a summer and a friend recommended me for a summer 33.This meant a chance for my first income – cash for a new bike and new clothes, and the 34 of savings for a house for my mother.The opportunity was attracting, and I wanted to 35 at it.
Then I realized I would have to 36 summer baseball to handle the work schedule, and that meant I would have to tell Coach Jarvis I wouldn’t be playing.I was 37 about this.
When I told Coach Jarvis, he was as 38 as I expected him to be.“You have your whole life to work,” he said.“Your 39 days are limited.You can’t afford to waste them.”
I stood before him with my head 40 , trying to think of how to explain to him why my dream of buying my mom a house and having money in my pocket was worth 41 his disappointment in me.
“How much are you going to make at this job?” he demanded.
“$ 3.25 an hour,” I replied.
“Well, is $ 3.25 an hour the price of a 42 ?” he asked.
That 43 laid bare for me the difference between wanting something right now and having a goal.I devoted myself to 44 that summer, and within the year I was offered a $ 20,000 contract.I signed with the Denver Broncos in 1984 for $ 1.7 million, and bought my mother the 45 of my dreams.
A.some B.little C.no D.much
A.happy B.lovely C.angry D.noisy
A.only B.ever C.still D.almost
A.teacher B.coach C.doctor D.sportsman
A.lucky B.satisfied C.hopeful D.surprised
A.taught B.asked C.told D.trained
A.match B.story C.moment D.incident
A.job B.camp C.holiday D.course
A.cause B.start C.need D.amount
A.stand B.call C.look D.jump
A.take out B.cut off C.put on D.give up
A.excited B.curious C.anxious D.disappointed
A.mad B.puzzled C.regretful D.discouraged
A.working B.playing C.learning D.shining
A.shaking B.hanging C.holding D.nodding
A.feeling B.suffering C.facing D.expressing
A.dream B.game C.chance D.life
A.offer B.price C.question D.order
A.study B.sports C.homework D.business
A.clothes B.bike C.house D.goods