完形填空(共20小题;每小题1.5分,满分30分)
阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。
Once upon a time there was a group of tiny frogs that held a running competition. The 21___ was to reach the top of a very high tower. A big crowd had 22__ around the tower to see the race and cheer on the 23__ .
The race began, 24__ , no one in the crowd really 25__ that the tiny frogs would reach the top of the tower. You heard 26__ such as, “They will never 27__ it to the top.” or “There is no 28__ that they will succeed. The tower is too high!”
The tiny frogs began 29__ , one by one, except for those who were climbing 30__ in different paces.
The crowd continued to yell, “It’s too difficult! 31_ will make it!”
32__ tiny frogs got tired and gave up, 33__ one continued higher and higher.
34___ , everyone else had given up climbing the tower, except for one tiny frog. After a lot of 35__ , he was the only one who reached the top! Then all the other tiny frogs 36__ wanted to know how this one frog 37__ to do it?
A competitor asked the tiny frog how he had found the 38__ to succeed and reach the goal. It turned out that the winner was 39__ !
Never listen to other people’s tendencies to be negative or pessimistic…because they 40__ your most wonderful dreams and wishes away from you--- the one you have in your heart!
A.wish B.goal C.plan D.idea
A.looked B.walked C.turned D.gathered
A.competitors B.holders C.actors
A.Generally B.Probably C.Actually D.Basically
A.wondered B.believed C.guessed D.hoped
A.statements B.conclusions C.arguments D.explanations
A.achieve B.spot C.encourage D.make
A.problem B.chance C.doubt D.favor
A.giving up B.cheering up C.escaping D.settling down
A.faster and faster B.higher and higher C.farther and farther D.stronger and stronger
A.No one B.Everyone C.Anyone D.Someone
A.Fewer B.Less C.More D.Larger
A.and B.but C.so D.or
A.At the same time B.At each time C.At no time D.In the end
A.step B.attempt C.effort D.jump
A.naturally B.weightlessly C.sadly D.strangely
A.managed B.planed C.intended D.started
A.energy B.force C.strength D.power
A.deaf B.violent C.foolish D.religious
A.send B.pass C.keep D.take
阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的四个选项(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
Half a year before graduation from college, my son began to seek a job. the financial crisis, fewer companies would like to new staff. My son targeted a company that was to employ only one person there were more than 20 people filing their resumes.
After the interview, there would only be 3 who could enter the final round, which would later one person to be employed. Everything seemed to go quite and my son passed the first round and entered the final round in a week.
On the day of the final interview, my son and other two arrived at the interview place on time, the test. The interview was unbelievably . The interviewer only said to them, “All of you are very super. Please go home and wait for our . We will tell you the in 3 days. Good luck to all of you!” On the morning of the third day, my son received a text from the company shortly after breakfast that he was not employed. We all felt very .
In nightfall that day, my son suddenly told me on phone, “Dad, I have been employed!” Greatly surprised, I could not wait to ask him, “ What’s the whole ?” My son told me that he received another text saying that he was employed. Actually the first text sent to my son was also of the test in the interview. Three men received the same text this morning and only my son ’s was “ Thank you” while the others said “Goodbye”.
Only then did I know that my son ’s hope in that way. That is, when you feel disappointed, do not to say “Thank you ” to the one who disappoints you. Saying “Thank you” shows respect for others’ work and shows your grand . Therefore, while under the same condition, you will get the upper hand in terms of compared with others!
A.Due to B.As to C.By way of D.Contrary to
A.promote B.train C.discover D.employ
A.encouraged B.allowed C.intended D.supposed
A.since B.while C.because D.if
A.decide B.attract C.meet D.represent
A.slowly B.secretly C.smoothly D.silently
A.candidates B.students C.friends D.members
A.watching over B.waiting for C.thinking about D.looking into
A.formal B.funny C.simple D.strange
A.information B.order C.notice D.message
A.choice B.result C.mark D.idea
A.annoyed B.puzzled C.shocked D.disappointed
A.doubtfully B.calmly C.excitedly D.worriedly
A.cause B.matter C.conclusion D.interview
A.middle B.ending C.course D.part
A.reply B.way C.problem D.question
A.came B.grew C.changed D.developed
A.expect B.regret C.dislike D.forget
A.curiosity B.generosity C.dignity D.personality
A.abilities B.opportunities C.challenges D.strengths
阅读下面短文, 从短文后各题所给的四个选项中, 选出可以填人空白处的最佳选项, 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
The other day I decided to come home early because it was such a beautiful day. The were outside playing in my apartment complex (公寓大楼) and the ice cream truck was whistling its tune. As I slowly to avoid an accident, I noticed a little boy at the ice cream truck. He didn’t get anything and he walked away with a look on his face. I asked the ice cream seller what happened and he said the little boy had no . I had no cash on me so I drove to my building and went upstairs to some cash. When I found it, the ice cream seller was waiting but the little boy had .
I went in the I thought he might have gone and I saw a getting out of her vehicle. I asked her if she had a little boy and she said yes. She then told me that she and her son had gone to the grocery store the day before and had ice cream but she did not have enough money to buy .
She quickly went into the to get her son, and when she several minutes later, I realized that he was not the little boy I had seen. This boy was a bit older and his sister came out with him. I took them both to the truck and let them out what they wanted.
I told the mom it was not the same boy I was talking about. I myself to the mother properly and my baby-sitting services free of charge if she ever needed them. 1 couldn't find the original boy but 1 hope he gets some ice cream soon.
A.cats B.kids C.dogs D.students
A.walked B.ran C.climbed D.drove
A.knocking B.shooting C.lying D.looking
A.puzzled B.curious C.disappointed D.delighted
A.excuse B.money C.parents D.friends
A.put away B.look for C.borrow D.lend
A.still B.anxiously C.doubtfully D.nervously
A.left B.appeared C.cried D.escaped
A.station B.line C.sight D.direction
A.woman B.girl C.granny D.conductor
A.chosen B.ordered C.wanted D.eaten
A.it B.ones C.them D.those
A.house B.shop C.truck D.market
A.disappeared B.returned C.waited D.stayed
A.lost B.strange C.short D.same
A.look B.pick C.speak D.make
A.never B.seldom C.often D.ever
A.explained B.admitted C.devoted D.introduced
A.denied B.resigned C.offered D.operated
A.somewhere B.everywhere C.anywhere D.nowhere
The event happened many years ago , but I will never forget it . The memory of it remains _______ in my mind . The event occurred ______ a hot , humid May morning in 1947.
When I was six years old I was a first –graded student in Miss Butler’s class. She was well known for her ________ discipline(纪律) in class. We all were kept busy _____ all day . There was always so much homework to do . _______ that had done something wrong would be ______ punished by the long stick she ______ . You can imagine the fear I _____ when I drew in a deep breath ---I accidentally _____ a strange sound . Miss Butler immediately stopped her class and _____ the blackboard . Seeing my expression, she _____, “ John , did you do that ?” I _______ to find my voice and pointed to the boy close to me and said , “ No . Leandro did it .” Leandro’s explanation (解释) was _______ ; in a moment the _______ had come down, and Leandro was crying into his ________ shirt.
Somehow, I had known she would _______ me . After all, I was a nicely dressed little white girl , and ______ was active in the Parent-Teacher Association, ______ Leandro was a fat little Mexican boy . He had ______ speaking English and his mother had too many children to care for and no time to attend meetings . He was never dressed in new clothes .
Leadron , how I ______ that I could ask for your forgiveness (原谅)! Please accept my apology , my old desk mate.
A.alive B.live C.lively D.living
A.in B.from C.during D.on
A.perfect B.good C.strict D.loose
A.writing B.listening C.playing D.studying
A.Nobody B.Someone C.Anyone D.No one
A.finally B.quickly C.normally D.frequently
A.collected B.borrowed C.carried D.threw
A.felt B.suffered C.realized D.got
A.heard B.made C.found D.received
A.looked around B.looked into C.looked through D.looked up
A.requested B.answered C.smiled D.asked
A.tried B.begged C.managed D.decided
A.hopeful B.special C.useless D.peaceful
A.blackboard B.stick C.book D.air
A.nice B.old C.beautiful D.dirty
A.punish B.educated C.believe D.reward
A.my mother B.Miss Butler C.Leandro D.Leandro’s mother
A.while B.when C.though D.since
A.fun B.trouble C.gifts D.skills
A.hope B.like C.wish D.consider
Once a farmer had some puppies to sell. He painted a(n)____ advertising the pups and set about nailing it to a post on the edge of his
yard.____he was driving the last nail into the post,he felt a sudden pull on his trousers.He____down into the eyes of a little boy.
“Mister,”he said,“I want to buy one of your puppies.”
“Well,”said the farmer,as he rubbed the sweat off the back of his___,“these puppies come from fine parents and____ a good deal of money.”
The boy____his head for a moment. Then reaching deep into his pocket,he pulled out a handful of____and held it up to the farmer. “I’ve got thirtynine cents. Is that enough to take a look?”
“Sure,”said the farmer.
And with that he____a whistle,“Here,Dolly!”he called.
____from the doghouse and down the road ran Dolly____by four little balls of fur. As the dogs made their____to the fence,the little boy noticed something else moving inside the doghouse.____another little ball appeared,this one noticeably smaller. The little pup began walking unsteadily toward the others,doing its best to____.
“I want that one,”the little boy said,____at the runt (矮个子).
The farmer knelt down at the boy’s side and said,“Son,you____want that puppy. He will never be able to____and play with you as other dogs would.”
With that the little boy____back from the fence,reached down,and began rolling up one leg of his____.In doing so he showed a steel brace(支柱) running down both sides of his leg attaching itself to a____made shoe. Looking back up at the farmer,he said,“You see,sir,I don’t run too well myself,and he will need someone who understands.” The____is full of people who need someone who understands.
A.sight B.paper C.information D.sign
A.Then B.Before C.As D.After
A.put B.looked C.knelt D.stared
A.nose B.neck C.head D.face
A.spend B.spare C.make D.cost
A.raised B.lifted C.fell D.dropped
A.notes B.change C.sugar D.goods
A.let out B.carried out C.put out D.left out
A.Up B.Over C.Out D.In
A.came B.followed C.went D.caught
A.step B.way C.walk D.drive
A.Quickly B.Slowly C.Oddly D.Sadly
A.get up B.stand up C.catch up D.move up
A.moving B.pointing C.calling D.turning
A.mustn’t B.don’t C.can’t D.needn’t
A.run B.sit C.walk D.stand
A.stepped B.talked C.climbed D.fell
A.clothes B.dresses C.sweaters D.trousers
A.simply B.specially C.carefully D.newly
A.farm B.country C.city D.world
阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,然后从36-55各题所给的四个选项(A,B,C和D)中,选出一个最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
As I held my father’s hands one night, I couldn’t help but notice their calluses(老茧) and roughness. His hands tell the story of his life as a , including all his struggles.
One summer, I remember, a drought (旱灾) hit Ontario, turning it into a desert. On one of those hot mornings I was picking sweet corn with my dad to fill the last from the grocery store. Fifty dozen was all we needed, which took twenty minutes. That morning, however, the process didn’t quickly. After forty minutes of aimlessly walking in the field, we needed twenty dozen. I was completely frustrated and . Dropping the basket heavily, I declared, “If the store wants its last twenty dozen, they can pick it themselves!” Dad , “Just think, my little girl, only ten dozen left for each of us and then we’re .” Such is Dad — whatever problem he , he never gives up.
, the disastrous effects of the drought were felt all over our county. It was a challenging time for everyone, Dad remained optimistic. He to be grateful for other things like good health and food on our plates. Only then did I truly begin to Dad and his faith that guided us through the hard times.
Dad is also a living example of real . From dawn to dusk, he works countless hours to our family. He always puts our happiness his own, and never fails to cheer me on at my sports games his exhaustion after long days. His loving and selfless nature has inspired me to become more sympathetic and , putting others first.
Dad, the life I have learned from you will stay with me forever. You are my father, teacher, friend and, most importantly, my hero.
A.teacher B.gardener C.farmer D.grocer
A.stormy B.lively C.disappearing D.burning
A.order B.form C.gap D.position
A.repeatedly B.normally C.finally D.really
A.go B.begin C.occur D.change
A.yet B.still C.even D.nearly
A.surprised B.nervous C.angry D.frightened
A.apologized B.cried C.complained D.laughed
A.lost B.done C.gone D.touched
A.meets with B.brings up C.works out D.thinks about
A.Thankfully B.Hopefully C.Unfortunately D.Strangely
A.or B.for C.so D.but
A.happened B.seemed C.continued D.aimed
A.face B.appreciate C.examine D.question
A.love B.pride C.friendship D.honesty
A.support B.settle C.start D.impress
A.after B.before C.beside D.under
A.in spite of B.in terms of C.in control of D.in place of
A.careful B.regretful C.considerate D.humorous
A.history B.motto C.patterns D.lessons