三.完形填空(每小题1.5分,共30分)
It was a normal summer night, humidity(潮湿)hung in the thick air. The only sound was my sister’s heavy __36__ from the bed next to me.
I couldn’t go to _37__, partly because of my cold and partly because of my __38__ for the next day. My mum had said that tomorrow was going to be a __39__ .
Sweat stuck to my aching body. Finally, I gathered enough __40__ to sit up. I looked out of my small window into the night. There was a big bright __41__ hanging in the sky, giving off a magic glow.
My sister turned over as though she was as light as air. Why could she sleep soundly? Why wasn’t she __42__ too? Did she know about tomorrow?
I couldn’t stand the __43__ anymore, so I did what I always do to make myself feel better. I went to the __44__ and picked up my toothbrush and toothpaste. Pouring the red paste onto the brush, I cleaned back and forth, up and down.
Then I walked downstairs to look for some __45__of movement, some life. Gladiator, my cat, __46__ me as he meowed(猫叫)his sad song. He was on the old orange couch (长沙发), sitting up on his front legs, 47 something to happen. He looked at me as if to say, “I’m __48__, pet me. I need a good hug.” Even the couch begged me to sit on it.
In one movement I settled down onto the soft 49 . This couch represented my birth, my parents’ marriage, and hundreds of other little __50__.
As I held Gladiator, my heart started beating heavily. My mind was __51__ with questions: What’s life? Am I really alive? Are you listening to me? Every time I moved my hand down Gladiator’s body, I had a __52__ thought; each touch sang a different song.
I forgot all about the __53__ and the next day’s surprise. The __54__ was so full of warmth and silence that I sank into its arms. Falling asleep with the big cat in my arms, I felt all my worries __55__ move away.
36. A. murmuring B. breathing C. crying D. thinking
37. A. sleep B. work C. study D. rest
38. A. interpretations B. plans C. arrangements D. expectations
39. A. surprise B. hope C. success D. failure
40. A. energy B. ideas C. strength D. stamps
41. A. cloud B. star C. sun D. moon
42. A. thrilling B. sweating C. sleeping D. speaking
43. A. silence B. cold C. pressure D. pain
44. A. sitting-room B. kitchen C. bathroom D. waiting-room
45. A. sights B. signs C. signals D. notices
46. A. interested B. pleased C. reminded D. frightened
47. A. begging for B. asking for C. admiring for D. waiting for
48. A. lonely B. shy C. friendly D. lively
49. A. bed B. couch C. cat D. bad
50. A. people B. animals C. events D. pets
51. A. flooded B. applauding C. satisfied D. knocked
52. A. strange B. difficult C. new D. noble
53. A. cold B. mind C. time D. heat
54. A. family B. atmosphere C. heart D. bed
55. A. completely B. slowly C. suddenly D. partly
From the time I was seven, I had a dream of becoming a member of the Students Union. I always
31 my school leaders for taking responsibility for all of us. So I dreamed of being a leader.
Years flew by, and soon I was able to take part in the elections, 32 I would win. But the reality struck that I hadn’t had a chance. I wasn’t pretty. Girls across the school hardly knew me. I just did not have what it 33 to win a school election. I was depressed.
As I cried in my room that evening, I 34 took a deep breath and decided I wouldn’t stop dreaming. I decided that I would stand for elections again in my final year at school — and I would win.
I recognized that my 35 had a lot of things in their favor. What were the 36 that would work in my favor? I had good grades, and I was friendly and helpful. And my biggest strength was the
37 I had. I would not allow my plain appearance to hold me 38 from putting my best foot forward. That evening, I began my election plans a whole year ahead of time.
I realized that the girls would have to get to know me and recognize that I had the ability to 39
them. I loved making friends and I liked being helpful, 40 I decided that perhaps I could use these qualities to work to my advantage. In order to learn how to deliver a great election 41 , I also attended a course on effective public speaking.
The day after the election, when the principal announced I won the second highest number of votes, the students 42 . That joy on the faces of all my friends showed me that my victory was also theirs.
Suddenly, I realized that I had 43 much more than I had dreamed of. I had made many new friends and had helped people 44 the way. I had won the 45 and love of my school-mates and they knew me as somebody who would stand by them. I was able to put a smile on their faces and brighten their day.
A.admired B.remembered C.praised D.believed
A.hoping B.planning C.pretending D.judging
A.offered B.provided C.meant D.took
A.gradually B.immediately C.suddenly D.impatiently
A.competitors B.classmates C.enemies D.schoolmates
A.cases B.methods C.examples D.points
A.problem B.faith C.worry D.luck
A.in B.up C.out D.back
A.reconsider B.accompany C.represent D.support
A.but B.and C.so D.or
A.campaign B.speech C.meeting D.promise
A.nodded B.gathered C.cheered D.cried
A.gained B.absorbed C.devoted D.developed
A.by B.to C.in D.along
A.announcement B.recognition C.conclusion D.arrangement
I used to hate being called upon in class mainly because I didn’t like attention drawn to myself. And 36 assigned(指定)a seat by the teacher, I always 37 to sit at the back of the classroom.
All this 38 after I joined a sports team. It began when a teacher suggested I try out for the basketball team. At first I thought it was a crazy 39 because I didn’t have a good sense of balance, nor did I have the 40 to keep pace with the others on the team and they would tease me. But for the teacher who kept insisting on my “ 41 for it”, I wouldn’t have decided to give a try.
Getting up the courage to go to the tryouts was only the 42 of it! When I first started 43 the practice sessions(练习赛), I didn’t even know the rules of the game, much 44 what I was doing. Sometimes I’d get 45 and take a shot at the wrong direction—which made me feel really stupid. 46 , I wasn’t the only one “new” at the game, so I decided to 47 on learning the game, do my best at each practice session, and not be too hard on myself for the things I didn’t 48 “just yet”.
I practiced and practiced. Soon I knew the 49 and the “moves”. Being part of a team was fun and motivating. Very soon the competitive 50 in me was winning over my lack of confidence. With time, I learned how to play and made friends in the 51 — friends who respected my efforts to work hard and be a team player. I never had so much fun!
With my 52 self-confidence comes more praise from teachers and classmates. I have gone from “53” in the back of the classroom and not wanting to call attention to myself, 54 raising my hand— even when I sometimes wasn’t and not 100 percent 55 I had the right answer. Now I have more self-confidence in myself.
A.as B.until C.though D.unless
A.hoped B.agreed C.chose D.meant
A.continued B.changed C.settled D.started
A.idea B.plan C.belief D.saying
A.right B.chance C.patience D.ability
A.going B.looking C.cheering D.applying
A.point B.half C.rest D.basis
A.enjoying B.preparing C.attending D.watching
A.further B.later C.worse D.less
A.confused B.motivated C.embarrassed D.committed
A.Interestingly B.Fortunately C.Obviously D.hopefully
A.try B.act C.focus D.rely
A.want B.do C.support D.know
A.rules B.orders C.steps D.games
A.roles B.part C.mind D.value
A.movement B.operation C.process D.situation
A.expressed B.improved C.preserved D.recognized
A.dreaming B.playing C.relaxing D.hiding
A.to B.for C.with D.by
A.lucky B.happy C.sure D.satisfied
When I was a baby, I entertained you and made you laugh. Whenever I was “bad”, you'd shake your finger at me and ask, “How could you?”--but then you'd give up, and roll me over for a belly scratch and I believed that life could not be any more perfect.
My housetraining was a long process, because you were terribly busy, but we worked on that together. We went for long walks, runs in the park and car rides. We stopped for ice cream. I took long naps in the sun waiting for you to come home at the end of the day.
Gradually, you began spending more time at work and on your career, and more time searching for a human mate. Eventually, you fell in love. She, now your wife, is not a dog person, but I still welcomed her into our home. I was happy because you were happy. Then the human babies came along and I shared your excitement, I was fascinated by their pinkness, how they smelled, and I wanted to mother them too. Your wife was afraid I would bite them. But nevertheless, as they began to grow, I became their friend.
Now, you have a new job in another city and you and they will be moving to an apartment that does not allow pets. You've made the right decision for your “family”, but there was a time when I was your only family.
I was excited about the car ride until we arrived at the dog pound. It smelled of dogs and cats, of fear, of hopelessness. You filled out the paperwork and said, “I know you will find a good home for her.” They shrugged and gave you a pained look. The children were in tears as they waved me goodbye. And “How could you?” were the only three words that swept over my mind.
Is it better to live with hope or without hope? At first, whenever anyone passed my pen (围栏), I rushed to the front, hoping it was you, that you had changed your mind and that this was all a bad dream.
My beloved master, I will think of you and wait for you forever. I hope you receive more faithfulness from your family than you showed to me.
Who tells this story?
A.A dog. B.A child. C.A dog's owner. D.A dog trainer
A.He had a newborn baby. B.His wife did not like the dog. C.He was moving into a new building. D.He thought the dog too troublesome.
A.It hoped to be adopted by another family. B.It continued to love its former owner. C.It did not trust humans any more. D.It was excited about the pound.
A.Be ready for changes. B.Never expect too much. C.Never complain about your life. D.Be faithful to those who love you.
I was shoppingat mylocal supermarket, as I normally have for years.One particular day, Ihad doneabout 2 weeks worth of shopping and 36 toward the register to pay for my groceries.After the cashier had scanned my itemsand I had bagged them up, she stated that the 37 was $150.
I 38 into my back right pocket to grab the money to pay and noticed that there was no money there. I started to get 39 . I knew my pocket book was in the car and I was sure I had put the 40in my back right pocket. I looked at the cashier with wet eyes and a 41 look not knowing what to do. There were people behind me on the line.She told me to speak with the courtesy counter (爱心柜台).I 42 and said, “Really? It's 43 , no one would hand that in!”But she 44 me to. “You never know…” she said.
I decided that there was no 45in checking so I walked up toa woman behind the counter and said“I have to ask, did anyone 46 cash by any chance?” She asked “How much?" My face then 47 .“$200 in the form ofone hundred dollar bills.” I replied. She said, “ 48 , yes, someone did!" I was so 49 !“Who? I want to thank her.” She pointed to a younggirl about10 years old and says, “Shedid.”
I walked over to the mom and hugged her.She said, “It wasn't me, it was my 50” . I said “Iknow, I wanted to thank you both, 51 she found it ... it's because of you that Igot this back.”I was so happy, I was almost in tears.
The next day at work, a person in another department 52 me tickets to the circus. He handed me 5 tickets.Almost 53 that young girls face popped (突然出现) in my head. After work I went back to the supermarket and stopped at the courtesy counter and asked if she had any idea who that woman was. She smiled and said, “Yes, She is a friend of mine”.Then I asked her to do me a favor and pass along these 5 tickets to her.
She told me that the family of the little girl who found my money were not rich so they would really 54 this. She also said that they had 3 children, so five was the 55 number of tickets!
A.showed B.retired C.hesitated D.headed
A.percentage B.product C.total D.luggage
A.reached B.searched C.checked D.looked
A.particular B.curious C.nervous D.serious
A.card B.money C.purse D.grocery
A.shocked B.moved C.inspired D.confused
A.laughed B.screamed C.cried D.blamed
A.reality B.evidence C.cash D.receipt
A.postponed B.encouraged C.discouraged D.promised
A.doubt B.need C.expense D.harm
A.work out B.turn in C.send for D.take away
A.broke up B.burst out C.send off D.lit up
A.Eventually B.Actually C.Finally D.Unfortunately
A.interested B.worried C.surprised D.absorbed
A.daughter B.husband C.mother D.friend
A.because B.although C.however D.besides
A.lent B.borrowed C.produced D.offered
A.simple B.constantly C.instantly D.previously
A.reject B.purchase C.ignore D.appreciate
A.unique B.perfect C.official D.typical
Elizabeth Clay decided to go home and spend the holiday with her parents. The next day she drove her old car home along the road. 36 she found she got a flat. The 22-year-old student 37 to stop her car by the side of the road in the winter night and opened the trunk. No38 tire.
At this time, a car39 . Paul and Diane told Clay to40 them to a service station near their41 . They arrived to see that it had no suitable tires to42 with her car. “Follow us home,” said Paul.
The couple called around to find a tire. No 43 . They decided to let her use their own car. “Here,” Paul said, handing Clay a 44 of keys, “Take our car. We45 be using it over the holiday.”
Clay was 46 . “But I’m going all the way to South Carolina, and I’ll be gone for two weeks,” she47 them.
“We know,” Paul said. “We’ll be48 when you get back. Here’s our number if you need to49 us.”
Unable to believe her eyes, Clay watched as the50 put her luggage into their car and then51 her off. Two weeks later she52 to find her old car cleaned inside and out with three new tires and the radio53 .
“Thank you so much,” she said. “How much do I54 you?” “Oh, no,” Paul said, “we don’t want any money. It’s our55 .” Clay realized that while it might have been their pleasure, it was now her duty to pass on their “do unto others” spirit.
A.Suddenly B.Finally C.Immediately D.Fortunately
A.afforded B.wanted C.allowed D.managed
A.spare B.free C.full D.empty
A.passed B.stopped C.paused D.started
A.help B.push C.take D.follow
A.garage B.house C.shop D.hotel
A.agree B.match C.go D.deal
A.way B.message C.success D.luck
A.set B.number C.pair D.chain
A.can’t B.shouldn’t C.mustn’t D.won’t
A.satisfied B.worried C.astonished D.disturbed
A.persuaded B.advised C.reminded D.promised
A.happy B.here C.away D.busy
A.get in touch with B.keep in touch with C.be in touch with D.put in touch with
A.repairmen B.cleaners C.friends D.couple
A.sent B.shook C.watched D.drove
A.shocked B.happened C.returned D.came
A.loaded B.fixed C.tied D.rebuilt
A.owe B.lend C.give D.offer
A.wish B.job C.duty D.pleasure