完形填空(共20小题,每题1.5分,共30分)
阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,然后从下列各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项。
Sometimes people call each other “scared-cat”, but have you ever thought about this expression? When a cat is frightened, its heart starts beating faster, its muscles (肌肉) get tense, and there are changes in the chemicals in its blood-stream.
Although the cat doesn’t 36 this, its body is getting ready for action. If the danger continues, this animal will do one of the two things. It will 37 itself, or it will run away as fast as it can.
38 , when people are excited, angry, scared, or aroused by other emotions, our bodies also go through many 39 changes. Our hearts beat faster, and our muscles get tense. All of these changes make us more alert and ready to react. We, too, get ready to defend ourselves 40 run.
Human beings, 41 , have a problem that animals never face. If we give way to our feelings and let them 42 , we can get into trouble. Have you ever said something in anger, or hit somebody and regretted it later? Have you ever shouted at a teacher, told someone you were lonely, or said you were in love, and then 43 later you had kept your mouth shut? It isn’t always 44 to express your feelings freely.
Does this mean that it’s smarter always to 45 our feelings? No! If you 46 feelings of anger, sadness, and bitterness hidden away or bottled up inside, your body stays47 . Physical illnesses can develop. It can actually be48 for your health.
Feelings that you keep all bottled up inside, don’t just 49 . It’s like you bought some bananas and stuck them in a cupboard. You might not be able to see them, but 50 you’d smell them. And if you opened the cupboard, you’d 51 little fruit flies hovering (盘旋) all over them. They’d be rotten.
You can try to treat emotions 52 they were bananas in the cupboard. You can 53 they don’t exist, but they’ll still be 54 . And at last you’ll have to 55 them, just like those bananas.
A.mind B.admit C.realize D.remember
A.save B.help C.defend D.hide
A.Truly B.Frequently C.Similarly D.Differently
A.chemical B.physical C.health D.ill
A.and B.or C.but D.yet
A.therefore B.but C.besides D.however
A.take off B.take on C.take over D.take up
A.wished B.hoped C.blamed D.shared
A.useful B.right C.easy D.wise
A.handle B.hurt C.hide D.prevent
A.keep B.find C.control D.let
A.relaxed B.tense C.same D.different
A.good B.harmful C.helpful D.useful
A.go away B.go on C.go up D.go out
A.long before B.as usual C.before long D.right away
A.meet B.observe C.catch D.see
A.as if B.just as C.just after D.even though
A.pretend B.expect C.decide D.assume
A.in B.around C.over D.beyond
A.eat up B.deal with C.throw away D.send out
阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的 A 、 B 、 C 和 D 四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Two weeks earlier,my son,Ben ,had got in touch. He'd moved to England with his mum when he was three and it had been 13 years since I'd (1) seen him. So imagine my (2) when he emailed me saying he wanted to come to visit me.
I was (3) ! I arrived early at Byron Bay where we were supposed to (4) . The bay was(5) in sunshine, and there was a group of kayakers around 150m off the shore. Getting a little (6) ,I realized one kayak(皮划艇)was in (7) . "Something's not(8) !" I took off my T﹣shirt and (9) into the water. I saw there were two instructors on board and a man lying across the middle. He was (10) violently. Linking arms with one of the instructors,I helped (11) the young man out of the water. He was unconscious and as I looked at his face, something (12) to me. Those brown eyes were very (13) . "What's his name ?" I asked the instructor. "Ben," he replied, and immediately I(14) . That stranger was my son!
The instructors called for an ambulance.(15) , after a brief stay in hospital, Ben was well enough to be allowed to (16) and later the family met up for dinner. We chatted about everything and then Ben (17) to me. "I just want to say thank you," he said, "You(18) my life !"
I still can't believe what a (19) it was. I'm just so glad I was there(20) to help my son.
(1)
A. |
also |
B. |
often |
C. |
even |
D. |
last |
(2)
A. |
delight |
B. |
relief |
C. |
anger |
D. |
worry |
(3)
A. |
scared |
B. |
shocked |
C. |
thrilled |
D. |
ashamed |
(4)
A. |
talk |
B. |
stay |
C. |
meet |
D. |
settle |
(5)
A. |
bathed |
B. |
clean |
C. |
deep |
D. |
formed |
(6)
A. |
faster |
B. |
closer |
C. |
heavier |
D. |
wiser |
(7)
A. |
trouble |
B. |
advance |
C. |
question |
D. |
battle |
(8)
A. |
real |
B. |
right |
C. |
fair |
D. |
fit |
(9)
A. |
stared |
B. |
sank |
C. |
dived |
D. |
fell |
(10)
A. |
arguing |
B. |
fighting |
C. |
shouting |
D. |
shaking |
(11)
A. |
lead |
B. |
persuade |
C. |
carry |
D. |
keep |
(12)
A. |
happened |
B. |
occurred |
C. |
applied |
D. |
appealed |
(13)
A. |
sharp |
B. |
pleasant |
C. |
attractive |
D. |
familiar |
(14)
A. |
agreed |
B. |
hesitated |
C. |
doubted |
D. |
knew |
(15)
A. |
Fortunately |
B. |
Frankly |
C. |
Sadly |
D. |
Suddenly |
(16)
A. |
return |
B. |
relax |
C. |
speak |
D. |
leave |
(17)
A. |
joked |
B. |
turned |
C. |
listened |
D. |
pointed |
(18)
A. |
created |
B. |
honored |
C. |
saved |
D. |
guided |
(19)
A. |
coincidence |
B. |
change |
C. |
pity |
D. |
pain |
(20)
A. |
on board |
B. |
in time |
C. |
for sure |
D. |
on purpose |
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。
No one is born a winner. People make themselves into winners by their own 1 .
I learned this lesson from a(n) 2 many years ago. I took the head 3 job at a school in Baxley, Georgia. It was a small school with a weak football program.
It was a tradition for the school's old team to play against the 4 team at the end of spring practice. The old team had no coach, and they didn't even practice to 5 the game. Being the coach of the new team, I was excited because I knew we were going to win, but to my disappointment we were defeated. I couldn't 6 I had got into such a situation. Thinking hard about it, I came to 7 that my team might not be the number one team in Georgia, but they were 8 me. I had to change my 9 about their ability and potential.
I started doing anything I could to help them build a little 10 .Most important, I began to treat them like 11 .That summer, When the other teams enjoyed their 12 ,we met every day and 13 passing and kicking the football.
Six months after suffering our 14 on the spring practice field, we won our first game and our second, and continued to 15 .Finally, we faced the number one team in the state. I felt that it would be a 16 for us even if we lost the game. But that wasn't what happened. My boys beat the best team in Georgia, giving me one of the greatest 17 my life!
From the experience I learnt a lot about how the attitude of the leader can 18 the members of a team. Instead of seeing my boys as losers, I pushed and 19 them. I helped them to see themselves 20 ,and they built themselves into winners.
Winners are made, but born.
1.
A. |
luck |
B. |
tests |
C. |
efforts |
D. |
nature |
2.
A. |
experiment |
B. |
experience |
C. |
visit |
D. |
show |
3.
A. |
operating |
B. |
editing |
C. |
consulting |
D. |
coaching |
4.
A. |
successful |
B. |
excellent |
C. |
strong |
D. |
new |
5.
A. |
cheer for |
B. |
prepare for |
C. |
help with |
D. |
finish with |
6.
A. |
believe |
B. |
agree |
C. |
describe |
D. |
regret |
7.
A. |
realize |
B. |
claim |
C. |
permit |
D. |
demand |
8.
A. |
reacting to |
B. |
looking for |
C. |
depending on |
D. |
caring about |
9.
A. |
decision |
B. |
attitude |
C. |
conclusion |
D. |
intention |
10.
A. |
pride |
B. |
culture |
C. |
fortune |
D. |
relationship |
11.
A. |
leaders |
B. |
partners |
C. |
winners |
D. |
learners |
12.
A. |
rewards |
B. |
vacations |
C. |
health |
D. |
honor |
13.
A. |
risked |
B. |
missed |
C. |
considered |
D. |
practiced |
14.
A. |
defeat |
B. |
decline |
C. |
accident |
D. |
mistake |
15.
A. |
relax |
B. |
improve |
C. |
expand |
D. |
defend |
16.
A. |
shame |
B. |
burden |
C. |
victory |
D. |
favor |
17.
A. |
chances |
B. |
thrills |
C. |
concerns |
D. |
offers |
18.
A. |
surprise |
B. |
serve |
C. |
interest |
D. |
affect |
19.
A. |
encouraged |
B. |
observed |
C. |
protected |
D. |
impressed |
20.
A. |
honestly |
B. |
individually |
C. |
calmly |
D. |
differently |
阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。
Regardless of the weather or the distance, Paul Wilson will make sure low-income students in his neighbourhood arrive at their college classes on time.
A retired engineer, 76-year-old Wilson has been 1 free rides to college students for the past eight years. Since he first started 2 his car to the young people. Wilson has 3 am astonishing 64, 000 miles, and has had countless pleasant and often humorous 4 with the students he transports to and from school. The students who he's 5 have gone on to become physicians, teachers and engineers, but what they've also got out of their time in school is finding a role model and a friend in Wilson. Some students 6 call him "Grandpa".
Tina Stern 7 rides from Wilson for all her four years in college, and the trips meant much more to her than just free 8 . "It's not just a ride;you're not just sitting there in 9 silence or with your headphones on." Stern said. "He asks you questions and actually 10 the answers, so the next time you ride with him, he'll 11 those things."
Wilson first worked as a driver through a student-support programme of the non-profit organisation. On Point for College. Although the 12 asks the members only to drive students to and from their classes, Wilson often goes 13 to ensure the welfare and safety of the students. If they have problems with registration.
Wilson is there to 14 them. If they run out of certain daily necessities. Wilson will drive to the nearest store and purchase what's needed. If a student gets hungry on the long drives to and from school, Wilson never 15 to buy them a meal.
For many students, Wilson's help is not only appreciated, it's also entirely 16 for them to be able to complete their college education. Some students don't have a reliable car, while others have to 17 vehicles with parents who work six days a week. For them, riding with Wilson has 18 them to complete their education-but according to Wilson, he benefits just as much from the 19 . "I just love driving and I love these kids, "Wilson said. "It's such a(n) 20 to be a part of these kids' lives, even just for a few hours, getting to know them and hearing their stories."
1.
A. |
linking |
B. |
sending |
C. |
offering |
D. |
distributing |
2.
A. |
donating |
B. |
lending |
C. |
delivering |
D. |
volunteering |
3.
A. |
paved |
B. |
covered |
C. |
measured |
D. |
wandered |
4.
A. |
arguments |
B. |
interviews |
C. |
negotiations |
D. |
conversations |
5.
A. |
met |
B. |
driven |
C. |
addressed |
D. |
greeted |
6.
A. |
even |
B. |
ever |
C. |
once |
D. |
already |
7.
A. |
earned |
B. |
received |
C. |
assessed |
D. |
demanded |
8.
A. |
transportation |
B. |
style |
C. |
time |
D. |
communication |
9.
A. |
forced |
B. |
awkward |
C. |
ridiculous |
D. |
suspicious |
10.
A. |
selects |
B. |
recites |
C. |
guesses |
D. |
remembers |
11.
A. |
act on |
B. |
settle on |
C. |
check on |
D. |
agree on |
12.
A. |
club |
B. |
league |
C. |
college |
D. |
programme |
13.
A. |
far |
B. |
around |
C. |
beyond |
D. |
forwards |
14.
A. |
assist |
B. |
watch |
C. |
urge |
D. |
warm |
15.
A. |
expects |
B. |
attempts |
C. |
manages |
D. |
hesitates |
16.
A. |
extra |
B. |
unusual |
C. |
necessary |
D. |
adequate |
17.
A. |
share |
B. |
fuel |
C. |
repair |
D. |
exchange |
18.
A. |
required |
B. |
allowed |
C. |
reminded |
D. |
convinced |
19.
A. |
experience |
B. |
arrangement |
C. |
appreciation |
D. |
employment |
20.
A. |
effort |
B. |
ambition |
C. |
privilege |
D. |
convenience |
请认真阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。
Wildlife has been greatly threatened in the modem age. There are species (物种) that are 1 every day. The white-naped crane is a typical example. So scientists are trying their best to 2 the species from going out of existence.
Chris and Tim work at a zoo, helping endangered cranes with their 3 . Emma, a female crane, has been in their 4 since she arrived in 2004.
Born at an international crane foundation, Emma was 5 by human caretakers. This led to an unexpected 6 , though she had a wonderful time there. Emma had 7 taken herself as a crane and become deeply attached to humans. She 8 to live with male cranes, and even had a 9 for killing some of them, which made it 10 for her to become a mother.
11 , the two zookeepers didn't want to see the extinction (灭绝) of this precious species. With their patience and efforts, they successfully developed a 12 of artificial breeding (人工繁殖) and natural reproduction. This 13 Emma to give birth to five baby cranes.
The two keepers are proud of their productive work. But before they can be 14 , more efforts must be made, because the population of the crane in the wild is on the 15 , and many other species appear headed toward extinction. 16 , not everyone has realized that wildlife has thoughts, feelings, and most importantly, equal rights to survive.
How can we 17 the ever-widening gap that separates us from other animals? Chris and Tim offered us the 18 : human beings took it for granted that their 19 held all the solutions, but maybe their hearts can be a better 20 .
1.
A. |
growing |
B. |
migrating |
C. |
competing |
D. |
disappearing |
2.
A. |
ban |
B. |
save |
C. |
split |
D. |
remove |
3.
A. |
abortion |
B. |
recreation |
C. |
reproduction |
D. |
administration |
4.
A. |
care |
B. |
eye |
C. |
mind |
D. |
story |
5.
A. |
found |
B. |
chosen |
C. |
raised |
D. |
seized |
6.
A. |
bonus |
B. |
consequence |
C. |
victory |
D. |
sacrifice |
7.
A. |
never |
B. |
always |
C. |
unluckily |
D. |
cheerfully |
8.
A. |
liked |
B. |
refused |
C. |
decided |
D. |
hesitated |
9.
A. |
gift |
B. |
skill |
C. |
concern |
D. |
reputation |
10.
A. |
illegal |
B. |
inspiring |
C. |
important |
D. |
impossible |
11.
A. |
Therefore |
B. |
Moreover |
C. |
However |
D. |
Instead |
12.
A. |
combination |
B. |
collection |
C. |
strategy |
D. |
system |
13.
A. |
forced |
B. |
forbade |
C. |
taught |
D. |
enabled |
14.
A. |
defeated |
B. |
grateful |
C. |
assured |
D. |
tolerant |
15.
A. |
it |
B. |
rise |
C. |
agenda |
D. |
decline |
16.
A. |
In contrast |
B. |
After all |
C. |
By the way |
D. |
On the contrary |
17.
A. |
leave |
B. |
bridge |
C. |
open |
D. |
identify |
18.
A. |
course |
B. |
excuse |
C. |
answer |
D. |
reward |
19.
A. |
brains |
B. |
behaviors |
C. |
services |
D. |
projects |
20.
A. |
guide |
B. |
treat |
C. |
example |
D. |
companion |
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。
I was ready to pay for my bananas at the grocery one night, when fear seized me. My wallet was gone. I could only have left it on the G9 bus, which was now speeding in the dark to some 1station.
The 2moment was quickly followed by mental math. How much time and money would it cost to replace the 3of that little wallet?The credit cards, the driver's license, the cash, all lost to the bus.
Two hours later, back at my house, I heard a knock on the door. My husband 4it while I was on the phone in the dining room. "Does Jennifer live here?" I heard a lady say. In my husband's hand was my wallet, with not a penny 5 . She left before I could 6make it to the door to offer my thanks.
After sharing the story online, I heard from someone, who 7the lady as Erin Smith. Without 8, I called to thank her. She said she 9my wallet on a bus seat. She 10that going to a stranger's house was a 11move, but she decided to take the chance. "If I were in that 12 . I would want someone to try to find me," she said.
This one stranger responded beautifully to my small 13, but she actually wasn't the only one. Right after Erin 14my wallet on the bus, she posted a picture of my driver's license to an online forum(论坛), trying to see 15anyone knew me. No sooner did she leave my doorstep than I had emails from two women whose kids go to my son's nursery and who recognized my face. I've never 16words with those moms beyond small talk, but they wanted to help. I read that people are more divided than ever, but that's not how the people I 17tend to act.
18 , I feel blessed someone had wanted to help a stranger. Erin had gone 19what almost anyone would have done, finding my house on a bitterly cold night, and for that I was extremely 20.
1.
A. |
accessible |
B. |
hidden |
C. |
unknown |
D. |
convenient |
2.
A. |
face-saving |
B. |
brain-washing |
C. |
eye-catching |
D. |
heart-stopping |
3.
A. |
parts |
B. |
contents |
C. |
details |
D. |
ingredients |
4.
A. |
ignored |
B. |
answered |
C. |
examined |
D. |
interrupted |
5.
A. |
missing |
B. |
returned |
C. |
remaining |
D. |
abandoned |
6.
A. |
still |
B. |
ever |
C. |
yet |
D. |
even |
7.
A. |
selected |
B. |
appointed |
C. |
identified |
D. |
defined |
8.
A. |
delay |
B. |
alarm |
C. |
regret |
D. |
invitation |
9.
A. |
moved |
B. |
placed |
C. |
opened |
D. |
spotted |
10.
A. |
disagreed |
B. |
complained |
C. |
calculated |
D. |
recommended |
11.
A. |
selfless |
B. |
risky |
C. |
slow |
D. |
personal |
12.
A. |
site |
B. |
direction |
C. |
situation |
D. |
atmosphere |
13.
A. |
crisis |
B. |
danger |
C. |
threat |
D. |
failure |
14.
A. |
got rid of |
B. |
made use of |
C. |
had control of |
D. |
took possession of |
15.
A. |
if |
B. |
where |
C. |
how |
D. |
when |
16.
A. |
recalled |
B. |
exchanged |
C. |
repeated |
D. |
whispered |
17.
A. |
encounter |
B. |
follow |
C. |
consult |
D. |
accompany |
18.
A. |
Going away |
B. |
Turning around |
C. |
Looking back |
D. |
Coming along |
19.
A. |
into |
B. |
against |
C. |
over |
D. |
beyond |
20.
A. |
longing |
B. |
enthusiastic |
C. |
concerned |
D. |
grateful |