完形填空 (每题1分，计15分)
Martin is a fifteen-year-old boy. He used to be a “problem child”, but a recent ______ with his mother changed his life. He didn’t use to give his mother many problems. _____, after his father’s death a few years ago, Martin’s life became ______ more difficult. His mother couldn’t afford to pay for her child’s education. To do this, she ______ work, so she was not often at home.
His mother looked after him as _____ as she could. Unluckily, Martin still caused problems. He was not _____ in studying and he often got into trouble. Luckily, his mother was very ____ and didn’t give up trying to help him. In the end, she _____ a difficult decision: to send him to a boys’ boarding school. Martin hated it and used to cause a lot of trouble.
One day, he told his teacher he wanted to leave the school. The teacher said it was necessary for Martin to ____ with his mother. Martin called his mother, but to his ______, this phone call changed his life. “It was exactly ______ I needed, ” he said. “My mother helped me to understand how much she had given me. She also told me that even though my father was no longer with us, he was _____ me and would always take pride in everything good I do. That’s when I decided to change. I realize that ____ my father died, I have been afraid of being alone, and have tried to make my mother pay more attention to me. ”
Now Martin has ______ changed. He has been working hard and is now one of the best students in his class. How was he able to change? His mother’s _____ helped him to feel good about himself.
A．conversation B．report C．survey D．speech
A．So B．But C．Therefore D．However
A．very B．many C．much D．too
A．could B．had to C．should D．would
A．soon B．quickly C．well D．good
A．pleased B．tired C．bored D．interested
A．worried B．patient C．careful D．serious
A．made B．took C．got D．thought
A．argue B．say C．discuss D．talk
A．surprised B．surprising C．surprise D．surprises
A．which B．what C．that D．how
A．seeing B．noticing C．helping D．watching
A．since B．before C．after D．when
A．always B．hardly C．really D．just
A．advice B．love C．idea D．decision
Be sure to come to the City Gallery! Amy Kim is one of the best-known Chinese 51 in the world today, and some of her most famous 52 are on display in this exhibition. She has something for 53 . There are many great photos of people 54 . Because people at work are the most 55 . There are also photos of the countryside and city views. This is a great show from a world-class photographer. Whatever you do, don’t miss this exhibition.A. writers B. painters C. photographers
A. photos B. books C. paintings
A. no one B. someone C. everyone
A. working B. exercising C. relaxing
A. common B. beautiful C. boring
Once, the famous scientist Einstein travelled to many places in America to give lectures. He travelled in a __26__, and soon made friends with his driver.
Each time Einstein gave the lecture, his driver __27__ sat in the front row and listened to him very carefully. The __28__ lecture was given so many times that the driver learned it well enough to give it himself.
One day, when Einstein was __29__ about it, he asked the driver to give the lecture for him in a small town.
That evening, both Einstein and the driver went into the lecture room. __30__ there had seen Einstein before. When the driver took his place, everybody applauded (鼓掌). Then he began the lecture. __31__ it was over, the people warmly applauded. The driver turned to look at Einstein. Einstein nodded with a smile on his face.
When they began to leave the lecture room, a man __32 __ them and asked the driver a very
__33__ question. The c river listened carefully, then he __34__ and said the question was interesting but really quite easy. To show how easy it is. I'll ask my __35__ to answer it," said the driver.
A．bus B．train C．plane D．car
A．always B．never C．sometimes D．hardly
A．Somebody B．Everybody C．Nobody D．Anybody
A．If B．Although C．However D．When
A．carried B．believed C．stopped D．pleased
A．difficult B．easy C．relaxing D．perfect
A．smiled B．cried C．refused D．jumped
A．student B．driver C．teacher D．uncle
Mr. White was holding a party at home to celebrate his sixtieth birthday. To make him happy, one of his women friends __21__ to sing a song for him. Now she was singing. One guest turned to a __22__ by his side and criticized the singer.
“What a __23__ voice!" he said. "Do you know __24__ she is?"
“Yes," was the answer, " She is my wife. "
“Oh, I beg your pardon,” the man said. "Of course her voice isn't bad, __25__ the song is very bad. I wondered who wrote that awful song?”
“I did," was the answer.
A．dreamed B．decided C．forgot D．remembered
A．woman B．girl C．man D．boy
A．terrible B．beautiful C．exciting D．sweet
A．what B．who C．where D．which
A．and B．or C．so D．but
Most people want to be happy, but few know how to find happiness. Money and success alone do not bring 33 .Happiness depends on 34 .In other words, we make our own happiness. Here are a few 35 to help you happier.
The first secret of happiness is to enjoy the simple things in life. Too often, we 36 so much time thinking about future—for example, getting into college or getting a good job—that, we fail to enjoy the present(现在).You should enjoy life’s simple 37 ,such as reading a good book, listening to your favorite music, or spending time with close friends. People who have several 38 friends live happier and healthier lives.
Another secret to lead a happy life is to be active and have 39 .When you are dancing or playing sports, you can forget about your problems, and 40 think about the activity.
Finally, many people find happiness in helping 41 .If you want to feel happier, do 42 nice for someone. You can help a friend with his or her lessons, go shopping to buy food for your family members, or simply help out around the house by washing the dishes.A.happiness B. goodness
C. healthA.them B. yourself C. ourselves
A.problems B. suggestions C. advice
A.take B. cost C. spend
A.pleasures B. pleasant C. interest
A.closely B. close C. better
A.friends B. money C. hobbies
A.sometimes B. only C. seldom
A.others B. himself C. parents
A.anything B. nothing C. something
I heard a story about a famous scientist who had made several very important achievements.
What made him 41 from others?
He said it all came from 42 that happened when he was two years old. He tried to 43
a bottle of milk away from the fridge, but the slippery(光滑的) bottle fell, spilling its milk all over the 44 floor.
When his mother came in, 45 shouting at him, she said, “Robert, what a great mess(一团糟) you have made! I have never seen such a big puddle(水坑) of milk. Would you like to get down and play in the milk for a few minutes 46 we clean it up?”
Indeed, he did. After a few minutes, his mother said, “Robert, when you make a mess like this, you have to clean it up at last. So, 47 would you like to do that? We would use a towel or a mop. Which do you prefer?” He chose the towel and together they cleaned up the milk.
His mother then said, “We had a failed 48 in how to carry a big milk bottle with two small hands in the kitchen. Let’s go out and fill the bottle with water and see if you can 49 a way to carry it without dropping it.” The little boy learned that if he held the bottle at the top near the lip(杯口) with both hands, he could carry it without dropping it.
This scientist then said that it was at that moment that he knew he didn’t need to be afraid to
50 .So, what have you learnt from the story?
A．serious B．similar C．different D．important
A．an experience B．advice C．a promise D．an idea
A．pass B．bring C．drink D．take
A．kitchen B．bedroom C．bathroom D．living room
A．from B．with C．because of D．instead of
A．after B．before C．as soon as D．since
A．when B．what C．how D．why
A．experiment B．condition C．survey D．research
A．look B．discover C．recognize D．develop
A．clean the floor B．spill milk C．make mistakes D．realize mistakes
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