第二节完形填空(共20小题；每小题2分，满分40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。
About 10 years ago my daughter studied in Ayrlie Beach, about 2 500 kilometers from Newcastle. She rang me one day crying because of an emotional trauma(创伤) she was16. She told me that she needed17, and my arms around her would be the best thing!18I couldn’t do that at that exact moment, I asked her to describe her19to me and told her that if she hadn’t heard from me in about 30 minutes she should20me back.
After21up the phone, I just sat for a few seconds. After only a very short time a phone number22into my head. I rang the number and it was a23who had bought a house from me about 18 months before, when I24in Real Estate. To my surprise, my25words to her were these, “Oh, it’s you Liz, I have no idea26I’m calling you in particular, but my daughter is in27in Ayrlie Beach, and I just got the28to ring you and tell you that. Have you any idea why?”
“It could be because my29lives there,” says Liz.
“Oh really, that’s got to be it,” I said. “Do you30giving me his phone number, Liz?”
“Of course not, and I can only hope that he can be31!”
Liz gave me his mobile number and I rang straight away. 32, he answered immediately, and I told him the33of who I was, and why I’d rung.
I gave him the34of the place where my daughter was standing; and that she needed emotional support if he could find it in his heart to help out so unexpectedly like this.
“Oh yes, I can go and35her,” he said... “She’s right across the street from where I’m standing!” He walked across the street and told my daughter that her Dad had sent him to help her!
16.A.curing B.facing C.finding D.treating
17.A.food B.money C.support D.clothes
18.A.If B.When C.Whether D.Because
19.A.surroundings B.feelings C.difficulties D.problems
20.A.pay B.send C.follow D.ring
21.A.hanging B.looking C.talking D.putting
22.A.walked B.jumped C.divided D.turned
23.A.girl B.man C.woman D.boy
24.A.visited B.stopped C.appeared D.lived
25.A.kind B.sweet C.funny D.exact
26.A.how B.where C.why D.what
27.A.silence B.trouble C.surprise D.danger
28.A.thought B.strength C.decision D.permit
29.A.son B.daughter C.husband D.sister
30.A.mind B.kind C.sweet D.funny
31.A.brave B.helpful C.valuable D.important
32.A.Clearly B.Surely C.Fortunately D.Unluckily
33.A.story B.trick C.news D.lesson
34.A.examination B.description C.expression D.condition
35.A.like B.know C.see D.punish
When I was a little girl, I would often accompany you as you modeled for fashion photographers. It was years later that I finally understood what role modeling _ _in your life. Little did I know you were __ __every penny you earned to go to__ __ school.
I cannot thank you enough for _ __you told me one autumn afternoon when I was nine. After finishing my homework. I went into the living room where you were buried _ __piles of law books. I was __ __.Why were you doing what I do—memorizing textbooks and studying for __ __? When you said you were in law school, I was more puzzled. I didn’t know. “Moms _ __ be lawyers, too.” you smiled and said, “In life, you can do anything you want to do.”
Young as I was, that statement kept __ _ in my ears. I watched as you faced the _ __ of completing your studies, while still being a __ __and a Mom of five kids. I was exhausted just watching you __ __.With your words of wisdom in my __ __ mind, I suddenly felt unlimited freedom to dream. My whole world __ _.I set out to live my life filled with _ _, seeing endless possibilities for personal and professional achievements.
Your words became my motto. I __ __found myself in the unique position of being either the first woman doctor in Maryland Rotary __ _one of the few women chief medical reporters in my field. I gained strength every time I said, “Yes, I’ll try that.”
__ __by your statement, I have forged ahead (毅然前行) with my life’s journey, less afraid to make mistakes, and __ __meeting each challenge. You did it, and now I’m __ __ it. So much to do. So many dreams to live.
A．found B．provided C．kept D．played
A．saving B．making C．fashion D．medical
A．business B．law C．act D．advance
A．that B．what C．which D．where
A．at B．to C．under D．upon
A．amused B．worried C．puzzled D．disappointed
A．role B．positions C．tests D．shows
A．must B．could C．need D．ought to
A．ringing B．blowing C．falling D．beating
A．choices B．challenges C．chances D．changes
A．professor B．doctor C．reporter D．model
A．in danger B．in action C．in trouble D．in charge
A．weak B．powerful C．empty D．youthful
A．came back B．closed down C．went by D．opened up
A．hardship B．hope C．harmony D．sadness
A．constantly B．shortly C．hardly D．nearly
A．and B．but C．or D．for
A．Delighted B．Discouraged C．Shocked D．Encouraged
A．secretly B．curiously C．eagerly D．carelessly
A．doing B．considering C．correcting D．reading
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 ( 吉普赛人)
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．changes D．divides
A．Indian B．Traveling 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
Mobile phones are everywhere in big cities. It seems that can survive 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.
A．one B．somebody C．someone D．no one
A．way B．road C．method D．path
A．But B．However C．So D．Therefore
A．which B．that C．when D．where
A．After B．Before C．Because D．If
A．or B．and C．as well as D．instead of
A．act B．action C．habit D．behavior
A．have B．take C．use D．send
A．receive B．accept C．make D．get
A．of B．off C．out D．out of
A．school B．class C．office D．home
A．ask B．suggest C．show D．answer
A．do B．deal C．do with D．deal with
A．turn on B．turn down C．turn off D．turn in
A．desire B．wish C．hope D．expect
A．possible B．important C．necessary D．interesting
A．why B．what C．that D．whether
A．himself B．herself C．ourselves D．yourself
A．lower B．higher C．better D．upper
A．forget B．remember C．miss D．leave
A stag(雄鹿)，which lived in a jungle，decided to go for a trip with his family to another forest．The stag and his family the new jungle，which was with thick bushes and trees．There was plenty to eat for all of them．
All of a sudden，the antlers(鹿角)of the stag got in the overhanging branches of a tree．The stag tried hard，but could not himself．His wife and baby kept on watching ．
The stag thought，“Everything was fine，till now．But now I am ．We won’t be able to reach our home until I have my antlers free．How I am! We came here for ，but I think this is the worst of my life．”
The stag for some more time but he was too ．He finally and kept standing there helplessly. The three of them had to spend the whole night like this．The stag kept about his fate．
The next morning，a woodcutter saw the stag with his antlers caught in the branches．He the stag．Soon，the woodcutter cut down the branches of the tree and set the stag free．
The stag the woodcutter and rushed back home with his family．On reaching home，he was to learn that some lions had their area the previous day．Many lives were lost．
Within the flash of a second，the stag realized that he and his family were because his antlers had got caught in the branches．The moments which he to be the worst period of his life turned out to be the most for him．
A．escaped B．enjoyed C．disliked D．developed
A．supplied B．supported C．covered D．surrounded
A．caught B．hurt C．fallen D．broken
A．leave B．find C．satisfy D．free
A．hopeful B．carefully C．helplessly D．aimlessly
A．lost B． settled C．stuck D． failed
A．happy B．unlucky C．excited D．stupid
A．home B．food C．friends D．pleasure
A．party B．period C．story D．failure
A．struggled B．thought C．worked D．lasted
A．angry B．tired C．successful D．surprised
A．gave up B．caught up C．left off D．gave in
A．cheering B．rethinking C．complaining D．concerning
A．took pity on B．picked up C．took away D．looked down upon
A．killed B． followed C．thanked D．suspected
A．astonished B．ashamed C．regretted D．delighted
A．protected B．stolen C．amused D．attacked
A．cheated B．saved C．killed D．threatened
A．suspected B．experienced C．expected D．considered
A．difficult B．comfortable C．fortunate D．unbelievable
When we read books we seem to enter a new world. This new world can be similar to the one we are living in, or it can be very . Some stories are told they were true. Real people who live in a world do real things; in other words, the stories are about people just like us doing what we do. Other stories, such as the Harry Potter books, are not . They are characters and creatures that are very different from us and do things that would be for us.
But there is more to books and writing than this. If we think about it, even realistic writing is only . How can we tell the difference between what is real and what is not real? For example, when we read about Harry Potter ,we seem to learn something about the real world. And when Harry studies magic at Hogwarts, he also learns more about his real life than . Reading, like writing, is an action. It is a way of . When we read or write something ,we do much more than simple look at words on a page. We use our --which is real—and our imagination—which is real in a different way --- to make the words come to life in our minds.
Both realism and fantasy(幻想) the imagination and the “magic” of reading and writing to make us think. When we read realistic, we have to imagine that the people we are reading about are just like us, even though we that we are real and they are . It sounds ,but it works. When we read, we fill in missing information and about the causes and effects of what a character does. We help the writer by that what we read is like real life. In a way, we are writing the book, too.
Most of us probably don’t think about what is going on in our when we are reading. We pick up a book and lose in a good story, eager to find out what will happen next. Knowing how we feel we read can help us become better readers, and it will help us discover more about the real magic of books.
A．possible B．easy C．new D．different
A．that B．What C．whether D．as if
A．usual B．normal C．certain D．common
A．realistic B．reasonable C．moral D．instructive
A．difficult B．impossible C．important D．necessary
A．thinkable B．designed C．imagined D．planned
A．do B．make C．have D．are
A．lessons B．dreams C．experience D．magic
A．working B．thinking C．living D．understanding
A．knowledge B．skill C．Words D．grammar
A．make B．get C．use D．have
A．a newspaper B．something C．everything D．a story
A．find B．learn C．know D．hope
A．too B．not C．all D．so
A．dangerous B．serious C．strange D．terrible
A．talk B．learn C．read D．think
A．telling B．pretending C．promising D．guessing
A．mind B．life C．world D．society
A．heart B．time C．money D．ourselves
A．what B．how C．when D．why
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