完形填空(共15小题; 每小题一分,满分15分)阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,然后从A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
The word that has changed the world
Apple is one of the most popular fruits in our life, and people eat apples every day. But there are apples that are especially important to the history of our human beings and they have changed the whole world.
Long long ago when the world just started, apple was a forbidden(禁止) in the Garden of Eden, however, a girl named Eve stole(偷) and ate it. Unfortunately, she was discovered by God, and was driven away the Garden together with a boy called Adam. After they the garden, Adam and Eve had their own babies and the ancestors(祖先) of all of us. This is the beginning of our world, history morality.(道德)
In the Autumn of 1665, there a young man sitting under an apple tree in his garden. His name was Newton. While he was thinking one of the problems, suddenly, an apple dropped down from the tree and fell on his head. this, Newton discovered gravitation(万有引力) on that day and his new idea of science made people really and happy, also he our opinions about nature and the way we think, then people began to learn what was at that time.
And , Jobs Steve, this crazy old man changed the world by his apple products(产品). For example, can be found everywhere in the street, young people feel cool when they use this kind of new high-tech product. Don’t you think apple products have become a symbol (象征)of our time? As Jobs Steve often said he was born to change the world and he made it. he has died, people remember him and miss him, because he made our life more colorful and amazing.
A.one B.two C.three D.four
A.vegetable B.fruit C.food D.noodle
A.from B.in C.with D.under
A.went B.walked C.lived D.left
A.got B.turned C.made D.became
A.but B.or C.and D.though2
A.had B.was C.have D.is
A.Because of B.Because C.After D.Since
A.bored B.tired C.relaxed D.surprised
A.gave B.brought C.made D.changed
A.science B.history C.chemistry D.music
A.yesterday B.today C.tomorrow D.next
A.apples B.machines C.iPhones D.computers
A.what B.who C.where D.that
A.Although B.But C.However D.Even
During summer vacations, I would volunteer at the pet rescue (救助) centre, so I could see a lot of dogs. Minnie was the funniest-looking dog I'd ever seen by far. Her body looked like a sausage. Her hair was too thin to her body. Her eyes always seemed surprised, and her tail was so short that it looked like a rat’s tail.
She looked so strange that her didn’t want her any more. She was brought to the centre. But I thought, “Minnie was kind and sweet. No one should laugh at her strange looking.” So I gave Minnie a good bath and her in the newspaper: “Funny-looking dog, kind and sweet, needs loving .”
Later, a boy called me, but I warned him that Minnie was . However, the boy told me that his grandfather’s sixteen-year-old dog had just died. They wanted to keep Minnie very much. Hearing these words, I said that they could take Minnie away. I combed (梳) her hair, and gave her a good bath. Then we waited for them to arrive.
At last, an old car stopped in front of the pet rescue centre. Two kids to the door. They put Minnie into their arms and rushed out to their grandfather, who was waiting in the car. I hurried behind them to see his reaction (反应).
Inside the car, the grandfather put Minnie in his arms and her soft hair. She looked very relaxed and happy. “She’s perfect, and I like her!” the old man said. I was that Minnie had found a good owner. Just at that time, I saw that the grandfather’s eyes were a milky white color—he was blind.
After that summer vacation, I missed Minnie so much. So I went back to the grandfather’s house. The grandfather was walking in the garden with Minnie the way. I could see both of them were happy. “Minnie is the most beautiful dog in my eyes,” said the grandfather, “I’ve felt happier before!” Hearing this, I was pretty happy!
A.hide B.warm C.protect D.cover
A.owner B.leader C.teacher D.partner
A.introduced B.reported C.praised D.advertised
A.school B.family C.hospital D.zoo
A.sick B.dirty C.ugly D.dangerous
A.jumped B.stepped C.walked D.raced
A.tidied B.cleaned C.touched D.pulled
A.peaceful B.thankful C.careful D.powerful
A.leading B.taking C.giving D.making
A.just B.ever C.never D.still
从题中所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出能填入空白处的正确选项,并将所选答案涂到答题卡(填在答题卷)的相应位置上。
Bicycle riding has many advantages. It is cheap, fun, healthy and good for the environment.
If you by bicycle, you don’t have to buy as you must when you drive cars. Besides, it costs less to repair a car does. Get on a bicycle and ride around, and you may something new all around you. Bicycle riding is especially for health. It is good exercise. If you go to work by a bicycle instead of driving a car or taking a bus, you can have a better 47 to get enough exercise you need everyday. Exercise like cycling can people feel better and more relaxed. It is also good for our environment. It is less noisy and does not the air.
Bicycle riding is so cool. That is more and more people like cycling.
A.think B.travel C.teach D.trade
A.oil B.sugar C.water D.soup
A.till B.until C.than D.unless
A.check B.cheat C.agree D.find
A.bad B.good C.thank D.sorry
A.taking B.drawing C.driving D.riding
A.chance B.change C.challenge D.control
A.hear B.see C.make D.notice
A.provide B.pollute C.produce D.protect
A.when B.where C.how D.why
Carnegie was born in 1888 to a poor farming family in the central United States.The boy didn't see a train he was 12 years old.In his teens,he had to get up at 3 am every day to milk the cows in his family.
When Carnegie first entered college,he felt because of his clothes and ordinary looks.His mother him: "Why not try to be better in other things instead of just dress and good looks?".
Carnegie tried to be more active in college.He joined the debate(辩论) team.But one after another,he lost 12 meets.The young man was very in himself.He said later that he thought of killing himself after so many failures. soon Carnegie was seen practicing public speaking on the riverside.Because of his hard work,he at last. In 1906,Carnegie won a famous speech contest and became widely known.The young man made his own words come true,"Believe that you will succeed, you will."
In order to his success,Carnegie opened schools and wrote books.His best-sellers include How to Win Friends,Influence People,How to Stop Worrying and Start Living.More than 50 million of his books have been printed in 38 languages.They are still helping people on the road to success.
A.when B.as C.until D.while
A.hopeless B.tired C.happy D.useless
A.replied B.ordered C.protected D.encouraged
A.colleges B.looks C.families D.speeches
A.interested B.surprised C.disappointed D.excited
A.Although B.Then C.So D.But
A.succeeded B.failed C.graduated D.tried
A.or B.but C.and D.so
A.achieve B.share C.realize D.show
A.schools B.ones C.stories D.copies
Now and then you are not satisfied with yourself, thinking you’re short of beauty, short of money or short of friendship. , all these are not necessary. Why not learn to love yourself?
Loving yourself means loving everything in you, your height, your voice, your eyes, your hair, even including your mistakes. Don’t feel ashamed that you will at when you are wrong. As we know, no one is perfect. Is there anybody in the world who makes mistake at all? Of course not. Always ask yourself, “Am I getting just because of the mistakes I made?” Or “Do I have the courage to correct my mistake?” the answer is yes or no, holding a positive attitude is of great importance. Face bravely the mistakes you made yesterday and try your best to encourage yourself to learn them. They might be your best teachers. You don’t need someone else to tell you how to correct your mistakes. When correcting the mistakes and making decisions on your own, you will find you are stronger and stronger with each passing day. Remember, the one who loves can gain the love from others. You enjoy being liked and loved, but don’t everybody to like you. If somebody doesn’t like you, it is still OK. Being what you are is the best way to show you love for yourself. All above will teach you how to grow up and bring you great in your life.
My dear friends, every morning when you open your eyes, it’s a gift from life. Get started . Never allow yourself to become discouraged. Since you’re the only one in the world, love yourself and smile every day!
A.Immediately B.Closely C.Actually D.Suddenly
A.laugh B.be laughed C.laughed D.be laughing
A.some B.any C.no D.few
A.sad B.excited C.pleased D.sadly
A.Weather B.If C.Whether D.Although
A.on B.from C.at D.about
A.himself B.itself C.ourselves D.yourself
A.hope B.let C.expect D.make
A.behavior B.blindness C.kindness D.success
A.from then on B.from now on C.from early on D.since then
Do you sometimes try something new and expect to be successful for the first time? Are you angry with ____ if you aren’t?
Do you know a baby how to learn to walk? When a baby falls, the loving parent ____ him, “That’s OK. Try again.” Can you imagine if after many falls, the parent ____ the baby and says, “Well, I guess you’ll ____ be good at walking.” and doesn’t let the child continue to try?
Remember the first time you ____ your bike? I do. I didn’t lose my ____. I went back and tried again. Didn’t you?
“When I was a kid,” my dad told me, “you know, I ____ 4 UP(一种汽水饮料), but it wasn’t very good. I went back to the lab and ____ 5 UP and still, it wasn’t right. ___ I tried 6 UP, but it didn’t succeed. So I stopped. If I went on ____, may be 7 UP would be the hit!” Time after time, he said, he ____ too soon. He told me, “If I had tried one more, I could have been a rich man.”
Thomas Edison ____ over a thousand ____ before he found the filament(n.电灯泡的)灯丝 material that would make an electric light bulb shine.
____ we try something new, we need practice. No matter how well we plan, there are times unexpected problems developing.
Failure is ____ not an option(选择). It is a chance only for those who try.
A.you B.yourself C.yours D.your
A.obeys B.beats C.encourages D.hates
A.picks up B.dresses up C.cleans up D.looks up
A.nearly B.always C.never D.often
A.fell off B.fell down C.fell from D.fell over
A.confidence B.chance C.dream D.plan
A.produced B.invented C.thought D.wanted
A.started with B.came up with C.looked forward to D.was willing to
A.Finally B.First C.Luckily D.Second
A.try B.trying C.to try D.tried
A.gave out B.gave up C.gave away D.gave in
A.fail B.fell C.failed D.felt
A.times B.time C.money D.chance
A.Whenever B.Whatever C.However D.Whichever
A.truly B.really C.hardly D.easily