完形填空 （共20小题，满分33分）
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从16-35各题所给的四个选项中，选择最佳答案。
Evelyn Glennie was the first lady of solo percussion in Scotland. In an interview, she recalled how she became a percussion soloist(打击乐器独奏演员) though she was a disabled woman.
“Early on I decided not to allow the 16 of others to stop me from becoming a musician. I grew up on a farm in northeast Scotland and began 17 piano lessons when I was eight. The older I got, the more my passion(酷爱) for music grew. But I also began to gradually lose my 18 . Doctors told me that the nerve (神经) damage was the 19 and by age twelve, I was completely deaf. But my love for music never 20 me.”
“My 21 was to become a percussion soloist, even though there were none at that time. To perform, I 22 to ‘hear’ music differently from others. I play using my feet and can 23 the pitch of a note(音调高低) by the vibrations(振动). I feel through my body and through my 24 . My entire sound world exists by making full ___25___ of every sense that I have.”
“I was 26 to be considered as a musician, but not as a deaf musician, and I applied to the famous Royal Academy of Music in London. No other deaf student had 27 this before and some teachers were ___28___ to admit me. However, based on my performance, I was 29 admitted and went on to 30 with great honour.”
“After that, I became a full-time solo percussionist. I 31 a lot of musical pieces since 32__ had been written specially for solo percussionists.”
“I have been a soloist for over ten years. 33 the doctor thought I was totally deaf, it didn’t 34 that my passion couldn’t be realized. I would encourage people not to allow themselves to be 35 by others’ attitude. Follow your passion; follow your heart. They will lead you to the place you want to go.”
A．conditions B．opinions C．actions D．suggestions
A．enjoying B．choosing C．taking D．giving
A．sight B．hearing C．touch D．taste
A．evidence B．result C．excuse D．cause
A．left B．excited C．supported D．disappointed
A．achievement B．decision C．promise D．goal
A．turned B．learned C．used D．ought
A．tell B．see C．hear D．smell
A．carefulness B．idea C．imagination D．experience
A．use B．effort C．feeling D．idea
A．dissatisfied B．shocked C．determined D．unhappy
A．done B．accepted C．advised D．admitted
A．learning B．excited C．willing D．unwilling
A．usually B．finally C．possibly D．hopefully
A．study B．research C．graduate D．progress
A．wrote B．translated C．heard D．read
A．enough B．some C．many D．few
A．However B．Although C．When D．Since
A．mean B．seem C．conclude D．say
A．failed B．beaten C．taught D．affected
“Kevin, we are getting a divorce,” said my mother. My heart plunged (急降). I was 9 years old and I thought that my life was going to _____. My brother and I were going to move with my mother to southern California. My dad was to ____ in New Jersey because of work. My family was splitting apart.
Now that my mom is a single parent, I do my own _____, make dinner and do extra chores around the house. ____ it was hard at first, I now recognize the positive ____ that this responsibility had on me. My mother gave me these ____ and duties so that I would learn to become self-disciplined (自律的) and trustworthy.
I strive to display these ___ in all aspects of my life, and have seen the benefits. When I was only 11 years old, my ____ told me that he was selecting me as soccer team captain because of my determination and ability to get my teammates to ____ themselves. We ____the championship, but I won the fair play award for keeping my team together.
I am always determined to be an individual and not participate in anything that I feel is _____. I am, for example, extremely _____ of my decision not to drink alcohol. Personally, I don’t feel the need to drink to have fun, and I stand by my decision even when others try to _____ me.
My mom and dad both found new ____ and happily remarried. I am _____ close to my father, even though he lives 4,800 km away. I thought my parents’ divorce was going to be the worst thing that _____ happened to me. Ironically (讽刺的是), it turned out to be the ____. I wasn’t willing to let it _____ my life without putting up a fight, and neither was my family.
At age 9, I struggled with the confusion and ____ of divorce. Today, at age 16, I understand that _____ can bring opportunity and success, and that hard work, determination and self-discipline can turn your worst time into your best time.:
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War started in our house in late July with a month to go before my first day of college. It was a battle of wills over what college I was to attend. Mom wanted me to attend a famous school, and I wanted to go to a small writing college. Every night for two weeks, we argued, shouted and gave treatments until both sides went to bed with regrets.
It was mostly my . Since my junior year of high school, I had at being a nurse. I took all the science courses, and even worked as a in my town’s local hospital. My was to help the sick and be superwoman to the world.
Yet, graduation and college neared, it all changed.Treating the sick was , but not what I was meant to do for the of my life. I could picture myself in hospitals, making rounds, and taking , but I couldn’t picture myself happy. It wasn’t the I wanted.
Then, I realized I had been creating and writing stories for as long as I could . I loved it, and writing was what I had been doing as a . It was going to be my career. And it had to be.
On August 1st, Mom and I sat down at the dinner table and I told her that she had every to choose where to spend her money, just like I had every right to decide where I wanted to go to school. If it was her choice not to any of my college education, then I would take a year off to work and earn money so I could go to the college I wanted.
Standing by my decision to be a writer had my firm belief to my mom. Finally we were at , and she decided to support me, which the world to me.
Before that time, I had never stood up my parents on any major decision. Choosing which college to attend me to become a separate and complete adult. I am now finished with my first semester as a Professional Writing major and I cannot wait to see what comes next.
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From the very beginning, the girl’s family objected strongly to her dating this guy. Due to the family’s , the couple quarreled very often. After two years, the guy and decided to further his studies overseas. Before he said to the girl, “I’m not very good with , but all I know is that I love you. If you me, I’ll take care of you for the rest of my life. Will you marry me?”The girl . With the guy’s determination, the family gave in and agreed to let them get married. So before he left, they got engaged (订婚).
When the guy was continuing his overseas, they sent their through emails and phone calls. Though it was , both never thought of giving up.
One day, the girl was knocked down by a car and the impact (撞击) on her brain her to lose her voice. All that could come out of her was just a sigh. Not wanting to be a burden to the guy, she wrote him a letter, saying she didn’t want to any longer. In return, the guy sent countless and phone calls. All the girl could do was crying.The parents decided to , hoping she could forget everything and be . In a new environment, the girl learnt sign language and started a life.
One day, the guy was and stood in front of her. He used sign language telling her“I’ve spent a year’s time learning sign language just to let you know I’ve not forgotten our . Let me have the chance to be your . I love you.” The girl finally smiled.
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Mobile phones are everywhere in big cities. It seems that can live without one. Mobile phones are a great to stay connected with friends and family. , it is important to remember that there are certain times you should not be using your phone, especially as a student, during school.
you are in class, you should not be sending your friends text messages taking phone calls. Your classmates and teacher should not have to deal with this rude . Aren’t you at school to learn?
In the United States, students would never be allowed to their mobile phones during class. If you were to send or a text message you would probably be kicked class. It is very disturbing to hear a lot of tones and ringing during . There are many more rules for mobile phone use in America and it is to respect for those around you.
As a teacher in China, I have to students using mobile phones every day. I have told my class to their phones, but many students do not listen. The to be connected all the time seems to be more than the desire to learn.
It’s easy to understand it is so tempting(诱惑人的) to have your phone on during class. It seems so easy just to send a short text message; it’s not hurting anyone, is it? But you may actually be hurting when you do this. Your teacher knows when you use your phone and may give you a grade. Sending a text message also takes your attention away from what’s going on in class, you may something important.
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We’ve all heard about the power of our attitude, and that it’s our attitude that determines how much we succeed in life.If you look around you, you will see that people with a positive attitude life more and are generally happier and more successful than those who walk around grumpy and pessimistic. Our attitude is the driving force in our lives—it can either push you to do great things or pull you down to your demise.
it’s true that humans are born with certain tendencies or orientations, our personalities and attitudes are developed through our relationships and experiences. Our attitudes begin to develop in childhood and constantly evolve and change over the years through day-to-day interactions and experiences.
All the things that you have been , or all the people you have met and interacted with can affect your attitude. Even if you think that all these factors have molded you into a person with a attitude towards life, there is no need to worry as there is always a for change. You can make it by doing some simple things. The first step towards change is to what needs to be changed. You need to do a(n)__ and in-depth self-evaluation so you can point out exactly which of your qualities need to be or totally changed. Besides, we all need to know that what we are trying to accomplish can be achieved, and that we can be more optimistic, more social and more patient. someone who has the kind of attitude that you want to have, and let his or her life give you inspiration and to move beyond your temporary failures on your .
Towards becoming a successful person. In addition, choose the company. Surround yourself with people who’re optimistic and have a positive about life. You’ll see that your effort to change will be with this kind of people as friends. , believe that you’re able to change. Often, the greatest obstacle between us and our is ourselves or our inability to .
What we’re able to do. If you don’t believe in yourself or believe that you or your life change, it just won’t .
It cannot be denied that a positive attitude is very important in living a successful and satisfying life, it’s only right to try to have a positive attitude.
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