第二节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后所给各题的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
One afternoon I was sitting at my favorite table in a restaurant , waiting for the food I had ordered to arrive . Suddenly I 36 that a man sitting at a table near the window kept glancing in my direction , 37 he knew me . The man had a newspaper 38 in front of him , which he was 39 to read , but I could 40 that he was keeping an eye on me . when the waiter brought my 41 the man was clearly puzzled (困惑) by the 42 way in which the waiter and I 43 each other . He seemed even more puzzled as 44 went on and it became 45 that all the waiters in the restaurant knew me . Finally he got up and went into the 46 . When he came out , he paid his bill and 47 without another glance in my direction .
I called the owner of the restaurant and asked what the man had 48 . “Well,” he said , “that man was a detective (侦探) . He 49 you here because he thought you were the man he 50 .” “What ?” I said , showing my 51 . The owner continued , “He came into the kitchen and showed me a photo of the wanted man. I 52 say he looked very much like you ! Of course , since we know you , we told him that he had made a 53 .” “Well , it’s really 54 I came to a restaurant where I’m known ,” I said . “ 55 , I might have been in trouble .”
36．A．knew B．understood C．noticed D．recognized
37．A．since B．even if C．though D．as if
38．A．flat B．open C．cut D．fixed
39．A．hoping B．thinking C．pretending D．continuing
40．A．see B．find C．guess D．learn
41．A．menu B．bill C．paper D．food
42．A．direct B．familiar C．strange D．funny
43．A．chatted with B．looked at C．laughed at D．talked about
44．A．the waiter B．time C．I D．the dinner
45．A．true B．hopeful C．clear D．possible
46．A．Restaurant B．washroom C．office D．kitchen
47．A．left B．acted C．sat down D．calmed down
48．A．wanted B．tried C．ordered D．wished
49．A．met B．caught C．followed D．discovered
50．A．was to beat B．was dealing with C．was to meet D．was looking for
51．A．care B．surprise C．worry D．regret
52．A．must B．can C．need D．may
53．A．discovery B．mistake C．decision D．fortune
54．A．a pity B．natural C．a chance D．lucky
55．A．Thus B．However C．Otherwise D．Therefore
Centuries ago, a group of people left India. No one really knows . Over time, they journeyed west to Europe, where most have ever since. These people called themselves the Roma. Europeans, thinking they came from Egypt, called them “gypsies.” Many people think of gypsies as groups of people. They are associated with colorful clothing, fortune telling and music. But this is not the real of Roma culture.
In fact, not all Roma are . Those in Western Europe have historically moved from place to place. But others who in Eastern Europe built homes and stayed in one place. Roma culture among regions. But most speak both the language of the people and their own language, Romany.
For centuries, Roma practiced trades. Some were horse traders or musicians. Others made things out of metal or wood. But today, Roma may be found in any .
Each Roma settlement developed its own style, combining local music with Roma traditions. These styles often sound to the music of the surrounding culture. However, most Roma music some characteristics, including the timing of the notes and the harmonies. Roma music has also affected the music of other . Roma influences have shaped European folk and classical music and even some American styles.
Like people of many cultures, the Roma love to tell . Their conversations often include brief references tales that the entire settlement knows. But they also tell long stories during the evenings or while working. Some stories are funny, others Roma traditions.
Over the years, the Roma have many challenges. Their neighbors did not them and even accused them of being thieves. Today, many face poverty, prejudice and other problems. Nevertheless, the Roma people are proud of their history and their rich culture.
A．when B．why C．where D．how
A．died B．visited C．left D．lived
A．So B．Or C．But D．Then
A．wandering B．challenging C．encouraging D．inspiring
A．life B．article C．picture D．attitude
A．farmers B．travelers C．musicians D．tailors
A．begged B．learned C．toured D．settled
A．varies B．spreads C．passes D．divides
A．Indian B．travelling C．surrounding D．Egyptian
A．traditional B．illegal C．international D．fair
A．occasion B．profession C．village D．town
A．cultural B．social C．agricultural D．musical
A．strange B．different C．similar D．natural
A．shares B．spares C．speaks D．seeks
A．tribes B．cultures C．groups D．religions
A．lies B．fortunes C．gossips D．stories
A．at B．in C．for D．to
A．write down B．get away C．take in D．pass down
A．faced B．overcome C．fought D．welcomed
A．fear B．help C．accept D．support
完型填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）
Last year I went to America and stayed there with an American family for two months.
As is said, “The best house is in America, the best wife is in Japan, and the best food is in China.” So I pride and pleasure in “the best food” I for my American family. Each day, regardless of my poor skill of cooking, I would do something in a way: changing the dishes color, the meat’s type or the soup’s style. Thus, my American friends could discover the of eating Chinese food. Because of my “ ” job, I was often rewarded by their of thanks such as “very delicious”, “excellent”, etc.
something funny happened yesterday when I cooked Sichuan style fish for dinner. I was with my work.
When the whole family sat round the table, they first looked at the fish, then looked at me. “Why do all the fish only have their ?” they asked, “It’s terrible!”
or terrible? I can’t understand. But I do know that fish heads are delicious. The head is the part of fish; in only the important guest can have the of enjoying it.
Another thing is :the American friends often said to me “ ” as they home fruits or other things. According to Chinese tradition I would simply smile in answer to their kindness actually helping myself to any of the food. , I said “helping yourself” to them whenever I brought home fruits. Dear me! No matter how much or how often I brought home food, as long as it was nice to their taste, they hesitated to use their hands to “help themselves” until all was finished.
A．took B．shared C．held D．had
A．left B．fetched C．cooked D．bought
A．new B．simple C．same D．magic
A．importance B．joy C．trouble D．way
A．new B．daily C．hard D．good
A．smile B．flowers C．talk D．expressions
A．However B．But C．So D．And
A．surprised B．pleased C．strict D．proud
A．worriedly B．excitedly C．surprisedly D．happily
A．heads B．skins C．tails D．bones
A．Particular B．Bad C．Comfortable D．Beautiful
A．biggest B．best C．dearest D．lightest
A．the West B．China C．USA D．the East
A．ability B．safety C．chance D．honor
A．enjoyable B．exciting C．interesting D．common
A．dear me B．excuse me C．help yourself D．enjoy yourself
A．collected B．wanted C．bought D．brought
A．and B．but C．without D．not
A．In return B．Above all C．After all D．At last
A．never B．often C．always D．Usually
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C、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。
My daughter is a single parent. She works hard to ______ for herself and her three young sons. She budgets(谨慎花钱) carefully and ______ to plan for the little luxuries (奢侈品) and treats that others take for granted. When her eldest son, David, wanted a ______ so that he could do an after-school newspaper delivery job, she ______ and soon, he was the proud ______ of a good second-hand bike.
One afternoon, my daughter asked David to go to a local shop. He rode his bicycle, ______ foolishly left it outside the shop without _____ it up. When David came out of the shop, it was______. He walked home in _____ and then, together with his frustrated mother, went to the local police station to report the ______.
Imagine their ______ when they arrived at the station: a car parked out front had David’s bike wedged (挤进) in its boot (汽车后部的行李箱). The ______ told them how he’d seen a group of kids ______ the bike once my grandson had gone inside the shop.
The driver – in his late teens himself – had called out to them to “leave that bike ______!” Despite this, one member of the group ______ on the bicycle and rode it away while the others followed. Not to be ______, the teen got in his car, drove after them and ______ that they give the stolen bike back.
He was happy to be able to ______ it to my grandson together with a lecture (echoed(附和) by the policeman and his mother) about the silliness of ______ to use the bike lock. ______, in all the excitement, he slipped away, without even giving them his name or telephone number.
A．stand B．provide C．change D．watch
A．permits B．refuses C．manages D．decides
A．bicycle B．watch C．phone D．backpack
A．gave out B．set aside C．saved up D．worked up
A．driver B．worker C．seller D．owner
A．and B．but C．so D．when
A．locking B．picking C．covering D．hiding
A．left B．missed C．broken D．gone
A．surprise B．trouble C．tears D．peace
A．danger B．theft C．accident D．fight
A．joy B．regret C．anger D．disappointment
A．policeman B．manager C．teacher D．driver
A．ride B．fix C．steal D．knock
A．out B．off C．away D．alone
A．jumped B．touched C．walked D．moved
A．annoyed B．angry C．confused D．discouraged
A．advised B．demanded C．forced D．promised
A．donate B．explain C．return D．pass
A．learning B．teaching C．reminding D．failing
A．Besides B．Then C．Finally D．Therefore
阅读下列短文，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最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
That was when my son was 6 years old. My son is now 22 but whenever I look at him even as a grown man, I remember the small child with .
Our cat was to give birth. And like all young children, my son was very interested in the birth of the babies. During the following week, he never stopped me for a chance to witness it. At last, I agreed. I answered all his questions and prepared him the best he might not be shocked or frightened.
That when my son arrived home, one baby cat had been born. He was so at what he saw that he would put his hand on the mother cat’s stomach and feel the other babies . When the mother cat began to very loudly, it was clear that the second baby was on its way. My son but never said a word. Then he asked me, “Mum, why does she cry so loudly when the baby comes” I that it was not a hurtful pain but a pain of great pleasure the mother.
When the of the third baby was coming by the crying of the mother cat, my son hugged me with tears his face, saying, “Mum, I’m sorry for the I brought you to have me.” My heart almost stopped. With a(n) choice of words, I told him that his birth had brought me but smiles, and that I would like to it 100 times.
Now my son is a grown man, but he always that night, for it was on that night that he finally what the word “love” meant.
A．smiles B．care C．interest D．tears
A．ready B．determined C．willing D．upset
A．searching B．begging C．thanking D．commanding
A．unless B．until C．so that D．as if
A．morning B．afternoon C．night D．noon
A．amazed B．frightened C．angry D．sad
A．jumping B．sleeping C．growing D．moving
A．laugh B．cry C．cough D．shout
A．watched B．noticed C．found D．responded
A．realized B．expressed C．explained D．added
A．in B．with C．for D．on
A．birth B．loss C．performance D．protection
A．peacefully B．suddenly C．actually D．naturally
A．calming down B．setting down C．rolling down D．turning down
A．trial B．pain C．cruelty D．violence
A．hopeful B．useless C．careful D．informal
A．something B．anything C．everything D．nothing
A．join in B．go through C．dream of D．suffer from
A．remembers B．regrets C．ignores D．prefers
A．admitted B．decided C．understood D．doubted
Lily , a girl , always thought of losing weight . Although she was twenty-one years old , she stayed at home and did nothing instead of looking for a job . Last year , her father , who was a , made a to go to Guangzhou to do trade with the local people . Lily had never been to Guangdong, so she asked her father to go with her . Lily was only one child in his family , so his father loved her very much . He couldn’t stand her requests and eventually he was forced to show his by smiling .
Lily her father to Guangdong . Several days later , A friend of her father her to work in a . Lily had never thought of being a barber , but she was tired of staying at home all days , she wanted to have a try .
When firstly arriving in the new barbershop, Lily felt it hard to herself to the environment, especially in the of others’ help. Realizing this, her workmates encouraged Lily to practice more in her spare time so that she could . Lily kept to her belief--nothing is impossible, and she cheered herself up the difficulties. She finally adjusted herself to the barbershop one month later and all her workmates her on her success. To put it simply, Lily’s adjustment is the process of helping each other.
A．tall B．strong C．stout D．weak
A．teacher B．merchant C．driver D．professor
A．decision B．suggestion C．friend D．program
A．peaceful B．powerful C．hopeless D．endless
A．idea B．approval C．suggestion D．plan
A．accompanied B．left C．found D．joined
A．refused B．hired C．recommended D．admitted
A．cinema B．bookshop C．supermarket D．barbershop
A．adjust B．make C．enjoy D．help
A．appearance B．front C．absence D．back
A．on air B．on purpose C．on his own D．in purpose
A．get ahead B．get on C．get off D．get ready
A．however B．therefore C．because D．but
A．regardless of B．except C．as well as D．except for
A．wished B．hit C．celebrated D．congratulated
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