第二节 完形填空(共20小题;每小题1分,满分20分)
阅读下面短文,从短文后所给各题的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Two traveling angels stopped to spend the night in the home of a wealthy family. The family was rude and 32 to let the angels stay in the guest home of their large house. 33 , the angels were given a space in the cold basement (地下室). As they made their bed on the hard floor, the older angel saw a 34 in the wall and repaired it. When the younger angel asked 35 , the older angel replied, “Things aren’t always what they seem.”
The next night the 36 came to rest at the house of a very 37 , but very hospitable (好客的) farmer and his wife. After 38 the little food they had, they let the angels sleep in their 39 where they could have a good night’s rest.
When the sun 40 the next morning the angels found the farmer and his wife in 41 , for their only cow, whose milk had been their only income, lay dead in the field. The younger angel was very 42 and asked the older angel, “How could you have let this happen? The first man had everything, 43 you helped him,” she accused (责备) “The 44 family had little but was willing to share everything, and you let their cow 45 .” “Things aren’t always what they seem”, the 46 angel replied.
“When we stayed in the basement of the large house, I 47 there was gold stored in that hole in the wall. 48 the owner only cared about money and was unwilling to share, I sealed (封住) the wall so 49 wouldn’t find it. Then last night as we slept in the farmer’s bed, the angel of death came 50 his wife. I told him to take the cow instead. Things aren’t always what they 51 .”
32. A. refused B. agreed C. decided D. accepted
33.A. Thus B. Therefore C. However D. Instead
34. A. spot B. space C. picture D. hole
35. A. why B. how C. when D. where
36. A. team B. pair C. family D. group
37. A. rich B. healthy C. poor D. wealthy
38. A. preparing B. showing C. giving D. sharing
39. A. basement B. bed C. yard D. cupboard
40. A. came down B. came in C. came up D. came out
41. A. tears B. whispers C. fear D. excitement
42. A. calm B. happy C. sad D. angry
43. A. and B. yet C. so D. or
44. A. former B. first C. second D. latter
45. A. die B. go C. survive D. disappear
46. A. older B. younger C. better D. worse
47. A. heard B. noticed C. recognized D. watched
48. A. Although B. After C. Since D. Before
49. A. she B. you C. I D. he
50. A. for B. about C. in D. with
51. A. look B. seem C. feel D. sound
A young man who lived in London was in love with a beautiful girl. Soon she became his fiancée(未婚妻).The man was very poor 26 the girl was rich. The young man wanted to give her a 27 on her birthday. He wanted to buy something 28 for her, but he had no 29how to do it, as he had very little 30 .
The next morning he went to a shop. There were many fine things there; rings, gold watches, diamonds but all these things were 31 .There was one thing he could not take his eyes 32. 33was a beautiful vase. That would be a wonderful present for 34. He had been looking at the vase for half an hour 35 the manager asked what had happened to him. The young man told him everything. The manager felt 36for him and decided to help him. A brilliant idea 37 him. The manager pointed to the corner of the shop. To his great38 , the young man saw a vase 39 into many pieces. The manager said, “I can help you. I shall order my servant to 40it and take it to your fiancée. When he enters the room, he will 41 it.”
On the birthday of his fiancée the young man was very 42. Everything happened as he had 43 .The servant brought in the vase, and as he entered the room, he dropped it. There was 44on everybody's face. When the vase was unwrapped, the guests saw that 45was packed separately.
.
A.when B.while D.because
A.vase B.coat C.ring D.present
A.important B.necessary C.separate D.beautiful
A.way B.plan C.idea D.path
A.time B.thought C.money D.change
A.too expensive B.so cheap C.too big D.very beautiful
A.on B.out C.off D.over
A.It B.Which C.This D.one
A.a man B.him C.a girl D.his fiancée
A.when B.while C.since D.after
A.sorry B.sorrowful C.worried D.uneasy
A.stuck B.came C.helped D.struck
A.surprise B.excitement C.joy D.horror
A.burst B.broken C.got
A.wrap (包起来) B.send C.buy D.pick
A.watch B.fall C.drop D.unwrap
A.exited B.surprised C.calm D.busy
A.planned B.told C.realized D.expected
A.expression B.anger C.horror D.fun
A.the vase B.the present C.all that D.each piece
Two runners stand side by side at the starting line of a race. Both look very strong and fast. 21 one runner speeds ahead and wins the race. The other falls behind.
Some athletes can reach great 22 such as the achievement of an Olympic gold medal. Others never live up to their 23 . What kind of 24 before a race or another event makes the 25 ?
Everyone knows that athletes work out to strengthen their 26 . But research shows that strengthening the mind may be just as 27 . Careful study indicates that the best athletes win 28 because they think they can win.
Thinking positive thoughts seems to give possibility for 29 in sports. People who say “I know I can do this” to themselves over and over often find they have the 30 to win. On the other hand, people who think “I can’t win” often31 ,
One proced
ure that helps many athletes is creating 32 in the mind. They are told to think of each 33 they must make to win. Some use pictures that are more fanciful (富于幻想的). One skater liked to 34 a star bursting inside her,35 her with energy. Another athlete who wanted to feel 36 pictured himself as a 37 floating in the air.
Next time you want to do something well, try training your 38 to help you. Perhaps a teacher or another instructor can help you plan your training. If you imagine yourself doing better, you may soon see 39 in what you 40 can do. Positive thinking and pictures created in your mind can help you win!
A.Therefore B.And C.But D.While
A.places B.prizes C.medals D.goals
A.place B.promise C.name D.prize
A.preparation B.picture C.plan D.work
A.same B.difference C.most D.best
A.minds B.thoughts C.bodies D.legs
A.important B.interesting C.possible D.correct
A.mostly B.almost D.nearly
A.success B.goals C.win D.failure
A.disadvantage B.advantage C.luck D.hope
A.fail C.win D.pass
A.ideas B.pictures C.thoughts D.movements
A.move B.drive C.jump D.place
A.think B.imagine C.hope D.wish
A.giving B.helping C.filling D.supporting
A.calm B.excited C.encouraged D.happy
A.fish B.bird C.cat D.horse
A.body B.mind C.thought D.imagination
A.improvement B.advantage C.chance D.winning
A.usually B.really C.possibly D.mostly
Once upon a time, there was a large mountains
ide, where an eagle’s nest rested. The eagle’s nest contained four
21eagle eggs. One day an earthquake rocked the mountain, 22one of the eggs to roll down the mountain 23a chicken farm, which was in the valley below. The chickens knew that they must 24and care for the eagle’s egg, so an old hen 25to hatch and raise the large egg.
One day, the egg hatched and a beautiful eagle was born. 26 , however, the eagle was raised to be a(n) 27 . Soon, the eagle believed he was 28more than a chicken. The eagle loved his home and family, 29his spirit cried out for more. While playing a game on the farm one day, the eagle looked to the skies above and 30a group of eagles soaring(翱翔) in the skies. “Oh,” the eagle 31 , “I wish I could soar like those birds.” The chickens shouted with32 , “You cannot soar with those birds. You are a chicken and chickens do not soar.”
The eagle 33staring at his real family up above,34that he could be with them. Each time the eagle would let his 35be known, he was told it couldn’t be done. That is 36the eagle learned to believe. Slowly, the eagle 37dreaming and continued to live his life like a chicken. 38 , after a long life as a chicken, the eagle 39 .
You become what you believe you are; so if you ever dream to become an eagle,40your dreams, not the words of a chicken.
A.large B.curious C.small D.fortunate
A.guiding B.blowing C.causing D.inviting
A.on B.over C.past D.to
A.introduce B.punish D.share
A.offered B.regretted C.managed D.turned
A.Carefully B.Gently C.Sadly D.Luckily
A.chicken B.eagle C.hero D.fool
A.something B.everything C.anything D.nothing
A.and B.but C.so D.however
A.noticed B.recognized C.respected D.watched
A.cried B.smiled C.argued D.explained
A.excitement B.anger C.laughter D.surprise
A.approached B.avoided C.continued D.considered
A.promising B.proving C.believing
A.suggestion B.advantage C.dream D.discovery
A.what B.why C.how D.when
A.went B.enjoyed C.began D.stopped
A.Happily B.Finally C.Quickly D.Probably
A.gave away B.broke down C.passed away D.died out
A.steal B.follow C.have D.remember
My friend Monty Roberts told me a story about a young boy. One day at school, the boy was asked to write a paper 36 what he wanted to be and do when he grew up.
That night he wrote a seven – paper 37 his dream of owning a farm. He put a great deal of his 38 into the paper and the next day he handed it in to his 39 . Two days later he received his paper back. On the 40 page was a large red F with a 41 that read, “See me after class.” The boy went to see the teacher after class and asked, “ 42 did I receive an F?” The teacher said, “This is an unrealistic dream for a young boy like 43 . Owning a farm requires a lot of money. There’s no 44a young man could ever do it.” Then the teacher added, “ 45 you will rewrite this paper, I will reconsider your 46 .”
The boy went home and 47 about it long and hard. Finally, after a week, he turned in the 48 paper, making no changes.
Monty then said, “I tell you this story because you are sitting in my farm. I 49 have that school paper over fireplace.” He added, “The 50 part of the story is that two summers ago the same schoolteacher 51 30 kids to camp out on my farm. When the teacher was 52 , he said, ‘Look Monty, I can tell you this now. When I was your teacher, I was something of a dream 53 . During those years I stole a lot of kids’ dreams. 54 you had enough courage not to 55 yours.”
Don’t let anyone steal your dreams. Follow your heart, no matter what…
A.in B.at C.for D.about
A.giving B.taking C.describing D.making
A.opinion B.thought C.soul D.heart
A.classmate B.teacher C.father D.writer
A.front B.middle C.back D.last
A.word B.note C.paper D.letter
A.What B.Where C.Why D.How
A.you B.me C.him D.them
A.road B.way C.method D.idea
A.Now B.Although C.Since D.If
A.work B.idea C.grade D.advice
A.thought B.write C.spoke D.read
A.new B.same C.different D.second
A.never B.again C.even D.still
A.first B.biggest C.best D.most
A.brought B.took C.carried D.found
A.arriving B.leaving C.moving D.reaching
A.stealer B.maker C.lover D.leader
A.Unluckily B.Generally C.Finally D.Fortunately
A.take up B.make up C.give up D.break up
A new book about Chinese-style tough parenting has caused debate in the US.Amy Chua, the author of Battle Hymn (颂歌)of the Tiger Mother, is a Chinese-American professor at Yale Law School, also a mother of two.
The 36 methods she used with her daughters would seem 37 to Western
ers.In school her daughters weren't allowed to have grades 38 than As.They had to 39 playing the piano or violin even for hours a day.
There has bee
n wide criticism (批评) of Chua's book in the US."It's a(n) 40 way of parenting," said a professor at New York University, "standards of parenting need to be 41 .Children need parents to 42 them, not to force them to do things they're probably not interested in.”
Now the criticism seems to have 43 to China.Sun Yunxiao, an expert from the China Youth and Children Research Center spoke to The Beijing News about his 44 . He argued Chua's method of 45 would limit children from developing their full 46 ."Some Chinese parents do focus too much on test scores and good degrees," Sun said, "What gets sacrificed (放弃) along the way is their kids’ 47 to develop fully and to enjoy life."
48 critics(批评家)might have sympathy for kids who experience this parenting style, some teenagers quite 49
it."I think anyone can do well if they work hard enough,” said a 17-year-old boy, "A 50 mother is there to help her kids work hard."
Others think that Chua has a(n) 51 in setting challenging goals for kids."It's important for children,” said an American professor, " 52speaking , kids need to be 53 sometimes.If you urge kids to do well, they are good at it, and they 54 from it.It
's good to have high 55 .”
A.rough B.reasonable C.vivid D.strict
A.unnecessary B.uncomfortable C.uninteresting D.unimaginable
A.higher B.fewer C.less D.lower
A.drill B.practise C.exercise D.experience
A.skilful B.extreme C.excellent D.merciful
A.practical B.high C.convenient D.low
A.replace C.force D.guide
A.spread B.belonged C.turned D.referred
A.concern B.delight C.caution D.regulation
A.caring B.fond C.supporting D.parenting
A.goal B.potential C.achievement D.possibility
A.strength B.power C.force D.ability
A.Why B.Because C.While D.What
A.resist C.object D.appreciate
A.lion B.monkey C.tiger D.sheep
A.angle B.point C.opinion D.view
A.Honestly B.Positively C.Hopefully D.Finally
A.pushed B.picked C.lifted D.dragged
A.count C.help D.benefit
A.levels B.expectations C.marks D.results