完形填空(共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从21—35各题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
One spring afternoon five years ago, Jimmy Liao was crying in the hall of Taipei’s Sherwood Hotel. Life seemed ___21___. The people who laughed as they walked past were taking their ____22___ for granted, just as he used to himself. Now, however, he felt ____23____ —and he couldn’t even show his disappointment in his ___24___.
Seeking more personally satisfying ___25___, he had just left a successful job as a commercial artist when it seemed that fate（命运）played a cruel ___26__ on him. It was at this time that he developed cancer and was __27___ to work. But that moment in the hotel was a turning point for Jimmy. He began to ___28____ the fact that there is no such a thing as fate, only __29___. Since then, he has published several imaginative, illustrated（带插图的）books.
According to Jimmy, you are what you choose to be. You can give up or you can work to be a happier person. Jimmy realized that, while the world sometimes seems unfair, your choice can change your life.
This idea can be __30___ in Jimmy’s books, where his characters show the powerlessness they feel before making their choices. The message that goes with Jimmy’s drawings, however, is ___31___.
Though the world may make us feel small, we must be __32___. Everything will be all right for us—as it is for the “small people” in Jimmy’s books—if we make choices that are __33___ for us.
In spite of his new ___34___ and wealth, Jimmy prefers working __35__ at home with his wife and daughter. He spends his mornings drawing. To Jimmy, living a life as he chooses means much more than money and fame could offer.
A．unhappy B．unusual C．unfair D．uneasy
A．health B．wealth C．happiness D．illnesses
A．ashamed B．disappointed C．helpless D．endless
A．crying B．painting C．imagination D．consideration
A．home B．condition C．situation D．work
A．game B．trick C．role D．part
A．unable B．impossible C．uncomfortable D．difficult
A．understand B．face C．refuse D．recognize
A．failures B．efforts C．choices D．interests
A．found B．drawn C．written D．accepted
A．powerful B．hopeful C．useful D．successful
A．great B．strong C．brave D．equal
A．scientific B．basic C．right D．simple
A．product B．fame C．name D．job
A．rapidly B．separately C．slowly D．quietly
There are many kinds of friends. Some are always you, but don't understand you. Some say only a few words to you, but understand you. Many people will step in your life, but only friends leave footprints (脚印).
I shall always recall (回忆) the autumn and the girl with the .She will always bring back B. Dr. Carrol escaped the death in the end
the friendship between us. I know she will always be my best friend.
It was the golden season. I could see the yellow leaves on the cool .In such a season, I liked walking alone in the leaves, to the sound of them.
Autumn is a season and life is uninteresting. The free days always get me .But one day, the sound of a violin into my ears like a stream (小溪) flowing in the mountains. I was so surprised that I jumped to see what it was. A young girl, standing in the wind, was in playing her violin.
I had seen her before. The music was so nice that I listened quietly. Lost in the music, I didn't know that I had been there for so long but my existence (存在) did not seem to disturb her.
Leaves were still falling. Every day she played the violin in the corner of the building I went downstairs to watch her performance. I was the only listener. The autumn seemed no longer lonely and life became . we didn't know each other, I thought we were already good friends. I believe she also loved me.
Autumn was nearly over. One day, when I was listening carefully, the sound suddenly . To my astonishment (惊讶), the girl came over to me.
“You must like violin.” she said.
“Yes. And you play very well. Why did you stop?” I asked.
Suddenly, a expression appeared on her face and I could feel something unusual.
“I came here to see my grandmother, but now I must leave. I once played very badly. It was your listening every day that me.” she said.
“In fact, it was your playing gave me a meaningful autumn,” I answered, “Let's be friends.”
The girl smiled, and so did I.
I never heard her play again in my life. I no longer went downstairs to listen like before. Only thick leaves were left behind. But I will always remember the fine figure (身影) of the girl. She is like a —so short, so bright, like a shooting star giving off so much light that it makes the autumn beautiful.
A．with B．for C．against D．to
A．good B．true C．new D．old
A．sound B．song C．play D．violin
A．shaking B．hanging C．falling D．floating
A．wind B．snow C．air D．rain
A．watching B．listening C．seeing D．hearing
A．lively B．lovely C．harvest D．lonely
A．up B．off C．down D．over
A．flowed B．grew C．entered D．ran
A．lost B．active C．busy D．interested
A．once B．never C．often D．usually
A．waiting B．stopping C．standing D．hearing
A．because B．so C．when D．but
A．interesting B．moving C．encouraging D．exciting
A．But B．However C．Even D．Though
A．stopped B．began C．gone D．changed
A．happy B．sad C．strange D．surprised
A．surprised B．excited C．encouraged D．interested
A．that B．which C．it D．who
A．song B．dream C．fire D．sister
When you think of American culture, what first comes to your mind? McDonald’s? Coca Cola? Levi’s? Disneyland? Michael Jordan? Julia Roberts? Many people American culture is a of popular symbols like these. Actually, these symbols are only one part of American culture—pop culture.
What is pop culture? Well, pop is for popular. The origins of pop culture can often be traced to popular movies, television shows, music stars and sports figures. Pop culture is promoted by business and advertising. The most examples of American pop culture appear among high school and college students. Trends (趋势) by famous personalities quickly become part of young people’s .
American pop culture has spread around the world. One major reason for its is that English is a universal language. English is the language of diplomacy, international business and transportation. language and culture go together, learning English means becoming of English-speaking cultures. Besides, America is a world in movies, music and magazines. The kind of American culture in those media is pop culture. Finally, pop culture is easy to package and to . For that reason, it is easy to “sell” to the world.
Many people believe that American pop culture is what American is all . Does pop culture the true culture of America? Yes and no. Pop culture does a portion (比例) of American society — especially the young people that are tuned in to the media. But American pop culture is faddish (流行一时的) and . If you want to learn about real American culture, you’ll have to go a little than McDonald’s.
A．wonder B．imagine C．wish D．pretend
A．behavior B．signal C．side D．collection
A．small B．large C．main D．super
A．good B．eager C．known D．short
A．never B．only C．also D．just
A．famous B．common C．obvious D．helpful
A．set B．pushed C．ignored D．caused
A．hobbies B．taste C．admiration D．lifestyles
A．tendency B．popularity C．influence D．preference
A．Although B．Unless C．How D．Since
A．aware B．fond C．careful D．tired
A．driver B．worker C．leader D．officer
A．written B．communicated C．described D．taught
A．discuss B．display C．copy D．export
A．for B．about C．above D．against
A．reflect B．pay C．form D．affect
A．combine B．follow C．represent D．demand
A．urban B．rural C．quiet D．diligent
A．difficult B．simple C．ever-changing D．ever-lasting
A．slower B．farther C．nearer D．higher
Body language is the quiet, secret and most powerful language of all! It speaks than words. According to specialists, our bodies send out more than we realize. In fact, non-verbal communication (非言语交际) takes up about 50% of what we really , and body language is particularly when we attempt to communicate across cultures. Indeed, what is called body language is so much a part of us that it’s actually often unnoticed. And misunderstandings occur as a result of it. , different societies treat the between people differently. Northern Europeans usually do not like having contact (接触) even with friends, and certainly not with strangers. People from Latin American countries, , touch each other quite a lot. Therefore, it’s possible that in conversation, it may look like a Latino is a Norwegian all over the room. The Latino, trying to express friendship, will keep moving . The Norwegian, very probably seeing this as pushiness, will keep -- which the Latino will in return regard as .
Clearly, a great deal is going on when people . And only a part of it is in the words themselves. And when parties (当事人) are from different cultures, there’s a strong possibility of . But whatever the situation, the best is to obey the Golden Rule: treat others as you would like to be treated.
A．straighter B．louder C．harder D．further
A．sounds B．invitations C．feelings D．messages
A．hope B．receive C．discover D．mean
A．immediate B．misleading C．important D．difficult
A．For example B．Thus C．However D．In short
A．trade B．distance C．connections D．greetings
A．eye B．verbal C．bodily D．telephone
A．in other words B．on the other hand C．in a similar way D．by all means
A．disturbing B．helping C．guiding D．following
A．closer B．faster C．farther D．slower
A．stepping forward B．going on C．backing away D．coming out
A．weakness B．carelessness C．friendliness D．coldness
A．talk B．travel C．laugh D．think
A．curiosity B．excitement C．misunderstanding D．nervousness
A．chance B．time C．result D．advice
For some time I’ve had a church member provide me with a rose to pin on the lapel of my suit every Sunday. I always got a flower on Sunday morning, I really did not think much of it. It was a nice gesture that became routine. One Sunday, , what I considered ordinary became very .
As I was leaving the Sunday , a young boy approached and said,” Sir, what are you going to do with your flower?” At first I was confused, but then I understood. “Do you this?” I said as I to the rose pinned to my coat. He said, “Yes sir. I would it if you are just going to throw it away.” The little boy said, “Sir, I’m going to give it to my granny. My mother and father got last year. I was living with my mother, but I could not stay, so she me to live with my grandmother. She has been so to me that I want to give that pretty flower to her for me.” When the little boy finished I could hardly . My eyes were filled with tears and I knew I had been touched in the of my soul. I reached up and unpinned my flower. With the flower in my hand, I looked at the boy and said, “Son, that is the nicest thing I have heard, but you can’t have this flower because it’s not . If you’ll look in front of the pulpit（布道讲坛）, you’ll see a big bouquet of flowers. Different families buy them for the each week. Please take those flowers to your granny because she the very best.”
I hadn’t been touched enough already, he made one last and I will always cherish it. He said, ”What a wonderful day! I one flower but got a beautiful bouquet!”
A．Once B．Because C．For D．While
A．though B．nevertheless C．however D．anyway
A．meaningful B．motivated C．strange D．special
A．service B．meeting C．interview D．visit
A．notice B．see C．like D．mean
A．shaken B．indicated C．pointed D．looked
A．enjoy B．appreciate C．like D．pick
A．divorced B．lost C．troubled D．disturbed
A．advised B．forced C．sent D．dismissed
A．helpful B．merciful C．mean D．good
A．loving B．bringing C．protecting D．choosing
A．speak B．move C．refuse D．breathe
A．place B．depths C．bottom D．corner
A．even B．already C．yet D．ever
A．fresh B．expensive C．enough D．useful
A．old B．church C．poor D．relatives
A．possesses B．matches C．deserves D．suits
A．Even if B．As C．Although D．If
A．promise B．statement C．comment D．explanation
A．asked for B．looked for C．cared for D．searched for
Life is like potato salad; when it’s shared it becomes a picnic.
When my three children were young, my husband Roy and I were very . “Can we go on a picnic, Mom?” my six-year-old daughter, Becky . “Please.” I had said no so many times in months, and I decided the usual Saturday morning chores (日常工作) could . To her I agreed.
I prepared a few sandwiches and a cooler with ice and drinks and called Roy . My eleven-year-old twin sons loaded the cooler and the picnic basket in the trunk and off we went to spend some time together as a family.
About the time I got the lunch out on the table, Roy arrived on the . That was one of the happiest meals we ever shared together. The meal was filled with . We felt a closeness that had been hidden by work and school related responsibilities for so many months. Roy and the boys rocks into the lake. Becky fed the ducks and I sat quietly at the picnic table, God for blessing me with such a wonderful family.
That night as our children went to bed, I kissed their cheeks and what a wonderful life I had. As I walked out of the room it dawned on me that even the busiest could become a picnic when it’s shared with the ones you . Even though the kids have now grown up and from home, I can still remember how I felt that day while sitting at the picnic table.
Maybe today would be a good time to potato salad, call all of my kids, feed some hungry ducks and skip a few rocks into the lake. Since life is like potato salad, let’s make it a .
A．old B．poor C．busy D．patient
A．begged B．asked C．doubted D．wondered
A．coming B．recent C．following D．late
A．last B．wait C．relax D．approach
A．disappointment B．sadness C．embarrassment D．surprise
A．supplied B．provided C．compared D．filled
A．off work B．at home C．at work D．on business
A．unhappy B．quality C．quantity D．sad
A．spread B．taken C．made D．cooked
A．scene B．view C．sight D．scenery
A．communication B．expectation C．hope D．laughter
A．missed B．took C．skipped D．left
A．praying B．praising C．thanking D．trusting
A．expected B．realized C．imagined D．admitted
A．lifestyle B．time C．world D．occupation
A．enjoy B．own C．have D．love
A．left alone B．left behind C．ran away D．moved away
A．appreciate B．cook C．watch D．plant
A．grown B．little C．young D．handsome
A．salad B．life C．picnic D．purpose