Four brothers left home for college, and they became successful doctors and lawyers.
Some years later, they got together again. While having dinner, they for a long time. They discussed the they had given their elderly mother who lived far away in another city. The first said, “I had a house built for Mama.” The second said, “I had my Mercedes-Benz dealer(奔驰经销商)send a to her.” The third said, “I built a beautiful for Mama.” The fourth said, “You know Mama loved reading poems and you know she can’t read any more because she can’t very well. I met a businessman who had a parrot that can recite many . It took him 12 years to it to speak and he earns his living by renting it out. I had to pay him $100,000 a year for twenty years, it is worth it.” On hearing that, the other brothers were by his good thought.
After the holidays their mother her thank-you notes, which read, “Milton, the house you built is so huge. I only live in one room, but I have to clean the whole house. It’s a (an) job. Thanks anyway.”
“Marvin, I am too old to . I stay home and have others work for me, so I’ll use the car. The was good, although not realistic. Thanks.”
“Michael, you gave me an expensive building for many people to plays or watch movies in it, but all my friends are dead. I’ve almost my hearing and I’m nearly blind. I won’t use it. Thank you all the same.”
“Dearest Melvin, you are the son to have the good sense to give a little thought to your gift. The chicken tasted so . I liked it very much. Thank you.”
A.fought B.talked C.studied D.slept
A.gifts B.chances C.wishes D.challenges
A.warm B.big C.safe D.lonely
A.book B.bike C.car D.bag
A.station B.museum C.library D.theater
A.what B.how C.why D.when
A.listen B.feel C.see D.walk
A.stories B.words C.poems D.lyrics
A.protect B.beat C.raise D.train
A.but B.so C.unless D.although
A.shocked B.impressed C.frightened D.embarrassed
A.sent out B.put up C.took out D.picked up
A.enjoyable B.delightful C.tiring D.amusing
A.learn B.work C.exercise D.drive
A.never B.often C.regularly D.sometimes
A.future B.ho C.idea D.program
A.create B.enjoy C.bring D.record
A.lost B.admired C.remained D.discovered
A.same B.last C.next D.only
A.strange B.unpleasant C.terrible D.delicious
完形填空(共20小题,每小题1.5分,满分30分)
从A. B. C. D 四个选项中,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。
Have you just been fired? Don't worry. Cheer yourself up and send your 36 . Perhaps another much better opportunity is awaiting you. 37 sometimes you don' t realize it, you are asking to be fired.
Dan Zawacki was a happy camper, selling computers for Honeywell. One holiday he was 38 creative gifts and then a good idea 39 him selling dinner live lobsters(龙虾) to his favorite customers. He 40 them himself with butter and put them in the trunk of his car between the computers and delivering. It was a huge 41. As a result, one of his customers 42 they go into the lobster business together. Dan laughed. Still , this landlocked computer salesman 43get the idea of lobsters out of his 44. Why not turn this into a hobby and 45 a few extra dollar ? While on a job assignment in Chicago, he 46 a local radio station to give him a few ads in 47 for lobster. Unfortunately, his boss’s heard his prize salesman 48 lobster, not computers. No surprise. Dan was let go. Afer49the company's car, he started to think maybe this was a 50. Playing with his phone that night,
Dan tried dialing 1-800-LIVE-LOB.The number was 51, and Dan the lobsterman was born. Today, 20 years later, Dan is still selling dinners, through his company, Lobster Gram. And he couldn't be 52.
Many of the fired people found ways back to fulfilling 53 and learned the Pain and humiliation(羞辱)are 54.So do no be afraid to move 55 and try your wings. Gather your support system. Persevere! Firing doesn't mean your life is over. It might turn out to be the best thing that ever happened to you.
36. A. dreams B. wings C. needs' D. minds
37. A. Because B. When C. Though D. If
38. A. searching for B. making up C. giving away D. thinking up
39. A. came about B. took place C. went on D. came to
40. A. packaged B. sold C. tied D. placed
4l. A. matter B. business C. failure D. success
42. A. said B. thought C. suggested D. hoped
43. A. couldn’t B. mustn't C. shouldn’t D. wouldn't
44. A. heart B. mind C. head D. hand
45. A. make B. get C. gather D. spend
46. A. permitted B. hoped C. persuaded D. suggested
47. A. change B. exchange C. place D. need
48. A. hunting B. seeking C. collecting D. selling
49. A. selling B. Paying C. returning D. using
50. A. thing B. sign C. pity D. please
5l.A. wrong B. right C. free D. available
52. A. happier B. worse C. lower D. higher
53. A. jobs B. wishes C. careers D. promises
54. A. short B. long C. forever D. temporary
55. A. back B. on C. in D. away
完形填空(共20小题;每小题1分,满分20分)
阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,然后从各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C、D)中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Positive Thought—A Strong Tool of Success
Once upon a time there was a bunch of tiny frogs that arranged a running competition. The 36 was to reach the top of a very high tower. A big crowd had 37 around the tower to see the race and 38 on the competitors.
The race began. Honestly, no one in the crowd really 39 that the tiny frogs would reach the top of the tower. You heard 40 such as, “They will 41 make it to the top. Or: Not a chance that they will 42 . The tower is too high!”
The tiny frogs began falling, 43 , except for those, who in fresh tempo (速度) were climbing higher and higher. The crowd 44 to yell (大叫), “It’s too difficult!!! No one will make 45 !” More tiny frogs got tired and gave up, but one continued higher and higher and higher. This one wouldn’t give up!
At the end, 46 else had given up 47 the tower, except for one tiny frog. After a big 48 , he was the only one who reached the top! Then all the other tiny frogs 49 wanted to know how this frog 50 to do it.
A competitor asked the tiny frog 51 he had found the 52 to succeed and reach the goal. It turned out…that the winner was 53 !!!!
Never listen to other people’s tendencies to be 54 or pessimistic (悲观的) because they take your most 55 dreams and wishes away from you—the ones you have in your heart! You should always be positive and above all be deaf when people tell you that you cannot fulfill your dreams!
36. A. dream B. end C. result D. goal
37. A. prepared B. gathered C. started D. hidden
38. A. cheer B. depend C. call D. turn
39. A. doubted B. hoped C. believed D. predicted
40. A. statements B. lines C. orders D congratulations
41. A. finally B. sometimes C. always D. never
42. A. fail B. succeed C. fight D. follow
43. A. one by one B. hand in hand C. year after year D. up and down
44. A. stopped B. wished C. continued D. forgot
45. A. that B. them C. one D. it
46. A. nobody B. everyone C. something D. a few
47. A. climbing B. building C. painting D. examining
48. A. rest B. decision C. effort D. difference
49. A. politely B. carefully C. naturally D. seriously
50. A. pretended B. tried C. happened D. managed
51. A. why B. how C. when D. whether
52. A. strength B. power C. secret D. bravery
53. A. blind B. disabled C. dead D. deaf
54. A. positive B. negative C. common D. active
55. A. interesting B. dangerous C. wonderful D. frightening
第四节完形填空(共20小题;每小题1.5分,满分30分)
阅读下面短文,从短文后各题的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出适合填入对应空白处的最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。
“Are you too stupid to do anything right?” These words — said by a woman to a little boy who was obviously her son — were spoken 26 he had walked away from her. The boy returned, his eyes downcast.
Not a 27 moment, perhaps, 28 small moments last a very long time. And a few words — though they mean 29 at the time to the people who say them — can have great 30 .
I recently heard a story from a man named Malcolm Dalkoff. For the last 24 years he has been a professional 31 . Here is what he told me:
As a boy in Rock Island, Dalkoff was terribly 32 . He had few 33 and no self-confidence. One day, his English teacher, Ruth Brach, gave the class an assignment . The students had been reading To Kill a Mockingbird. Now they were to write their own chapter that would 34 the last chapter of the novel.
Dalkoff wrote his chapter and turned it 35 . Today he can not recall anything 36 about the chapter he wrote, or what 37 Mrs Brach gave him. What he does remember is the four words Mrs Brach wrote in margin(空白)of the paper: “This is 38 writing.”
Four words. They 39 his life.
“ 40 I read those words, I had no ideal of who I was or 41 I was going to be,” he said. “After reading her note, I went home and wrote a short story, something I had always been 42 of doing but never believed I could do.”
Over the rest of that year in school, he wrote many short stories and always brought them to school for Mrs Brach to evaluate. She was 43 , tough and honest. “She was just what I 44 ,” Dalkoff said.
His confidence 45 . Dalkoff believed that none of this would have happened if that woman had not written those four words in the margin of the paper.
26. A. where |
B. why |
C. because |
D. when |
27. A. wonderful |
B. difficult |
C. funny |
D. big |
28. A. yet |
B. although |
C. for |
D. therefore |
29. A. much |
B. little |
C. more |
D. most |
30. A. meaning |
B. power |
C. force |
D. sense |
31. A. writer |
B. player |
C. poet |
D. singer |
32. A. sorry |
B. proud |
C. sick |
D. shy |
33. A. books |
B. ideals |
C. friends |
D. chances |
34. A. follow |
B. match |
C. decide |
D. improve |
35. A. on |
B. in |
C. out |
D. down |
36. A. more |
B. again |
C. different |
D. special |
37. A. honors |
B. remarks |
C. prizes |
D. grade |
38. A. poor |
B. serious |
C. good |
D. silly |
39. A. changed |
B. damaged |
C. affected |
D. improved |
40. A. Unless |
B. Until |
C. When |
D. While |
41. A. what |
B. how |
C. where |
D. which |
42. A. tired |
B. fond |
C. proud |
D. dreaming |
43. A. strict |
B. kind |
C. encouraging |
D. praising |
44. A. feared |
B. needed |
C. expected |
D. loved |
45. A. grew |
B. lifted |
C. appeared |
D. returned |
A man accused (指控)of failing to return more than 700 children’s books to five different libraries was allowed to get out of prison yesterday after a book publisher agreed to pay his bail(保释金)of $1,000. The publisher said, “ There’s a story here. This is a man who books. He just can’t them. He hasn’t stolen a(n) book. So what’s the crime ? We think that Mr Barush has a story to tell. We plan to his story.”
When asked why he didn’t return the books, Mr Barush said, “ Well, how could I? They became to me. I was afraid to return them because I knew that kids or dogs would get hold of these books and chew them up, them around, tear the , spill soda on them, and drown them in the toilet.”
He continued, “ Books are people, too! They talk to you, they take care of you, and they enrich you with and humor and love. A book is a member of my family. How could I kick it ? I repaired torn pages. I the dust on them with a cloth, I turned pages so they could and get some fresh air.”
“ Every week I them on their shelves so they could meet new friends. My books were HAPPY books. You could tell just by looking at them. Now they’re all back in the library, on the floors, at the of all those runny-nosed kids. I can hear them calling me! I need to them. Excuse me. I have to go now.”
A.loves B.hates C.sells D.repairs
A.take care of B.get along of C.let go of D.look up to
A.interesting B.expensive C.single D.thick
A.retell B.include C.discuss D.publish
A.home B.teacher C.family D.enemy
A.throw B.turn C.show D.invite
A.words B.pages C.headlines D.shapes
A.chance B.respect C.wisdom D.direction
A.out B.up C.above D.below
A.ignored B.covered C.replaced D.cleaned
A.soft B.colorful C.dirty D.strong
A.dance B.swim C.breathe D.sing
A.discovered B.reorganized C.remembered D.introduced
A.mercy B.charge C.center D.request
A.borrow B.rescue C.answer D.recognize
第三部分: 完形填空(共20小题;每小题2分,满分40分)
阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出空白处的最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
The back door of the ambulance was suddenly shut and the driver ran to the front, jumped into the seat, and started the engine。 Inside were the 26 parents, Mr。 and Mrs。 Green。 The mother was holding their baby daughter, Ally。 The girl had some 27 stuck in her throat and could 28 breathe。
The driver, Mr。 White, turned on his siren(警报器) and sped towards the 29 hospital, fighting against the time。 The 30 ahead of him pulled out of the way 31 he drove through the busy traffic。 From the back of the 32 the parents were shouting at him to be __33 , since Ally had almost stopped 34 。 In front of him he saw some traffic 35 , with the red “Stop” light shining。 Mr。 white knew he had no time to 36 , so he drove straight through the traffic lights。
Coming towards him from his right was a taxi with the 37 closed, and the driver was playing his radio, He did not 38 the ambulance。 The lights were green; 39 he drove straight on into the ambulance。
Mr。 White tried to stop his ambulance, but it was too 40 。 It hit the taxi。 Everyone was shaken, but no one was hurt。 Mr。 White looked to see 41 little Ally was。 He was astonished to see relief(宽慰) instead of 42 on the faces of the parents。
“Look!” cried Mrs。 Green。 “She is breathing again。”
“It 43 have been the crash,” said her husband, “It 44 the food out of her throat。”
The baby’s color was turning 45 , and she was crying in a loud but healthy voice。 They were all joyful, and quite forgot about the accident。
26。 A。 worried B。 angry C。 satisfied D。 surprised
27。 A。 honey B。 drinks C。 food D。 water
28。 A。 never B。 almost C。 hardly D。 simply
29。 A。 modern B。 promising C。 children’s D。 nearest
30。 A。 interviewers B。 drivers C。 cars D。 parents
31。 A。 that B。 as C。 if D。 as though
32。 A。 street B。 cars C。 traffic D。 ambulance
33。 A。 quick B。 convenient C。 anxious D。 calm
34。 A。 breathing B。 circulating C。 saying D。 talking
35。 A。 signs B。 policemen C。 lights D。 marks
36。 A。 stop B。 spare C。 lose D。 miss
37。 A。 engine B。 car C。 door D。 window
38。 A。hear B。 see C。 find D。 notice
39。 A。 however B。 so C。 but D。 on the other hand
40。 A。 dangerous B。 late C。 careless D。 quick
41。 A。 how B。 what C where D。 who
42。 A。 pleasure B。 anger C。 fear D。 surprise
43。 A。 may B。 can C。 should D。 must
44。 A。 took B。 picked C。 knocked D。 pulled
45。 A。 common B。 normal C。 general D。 ordinary
第二节完形填空(共20小题;每小题1分,满分20分) 请认真阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
We all have dreams. Yet so few of us realize them. Often, a dream dies as quickly as it is born 36 we lack the confidence to keep it. When I was old enough, I realized that society puts a high 37 on youth, beauty and intellectual achievement. This discovery gave me some idea to 38 my dream.
I know beauty is something I will never have. But I didn’t see it as something 39 because it forced me to concentrate my energy to develop my 40 qualities. What people see in the handicapped(残疾)is only their 41 of being handicapped. People are not impressed with the ability that lies 42 every handicapped person.
My dream was 43 . I dreamed of becoming a typist. The employment field was a highly 44 place. It gave not only competition to a handicapped job – seeker but also the unfriendly treatment from the 45 strong and healthy. They see the handicapped as the back row of 46 .
However, I 47 to sit in the back row. I decided to take a course. When I handed application form to the interviewer, she looked at me and advised me to 48 my choice from typing. But I was 49 to stay with it. She accepted me.
On the fifth month of the six-month course, five students were chosen to do some copy typing. I was one of them. I was very 50 and finished half of the work given to us all. More work came to me after this test. I could see quite clearly the way to 51 my dream. I became a typist in one of the offices immediately after my graduation. I did not 52 starting at the bottom of the ladder. Being a 53 was just the beginning. Having achieved one dream, I set out to achieve others. There was no easy task. But the sacrifice proved 54 .
Dreamers should keep reaching out for their dreams, 55 what the pain, until they get what they want in life.
36.A.even if B.because C.although D.unless
37.A.standard B.view C.value D.measure
38.A.develop B.realize C.keep D.have
39.A.favorable B.unusual C.beneficial D.bad
40.A.other B.special C.unique D.outstanding
41.A.pain B.misfortune C.appearance D.sufferings
42.A.outside B.inside C.beyond D.beside
43.A.fantastic B.complicated C.acceptable D.simple
44.A.competitive B.valuable C.mysterious D.adventurous
45.A.originally B.extremely C.physically D.fortunately
46.A. seats B.society C.jobs D.community
47.A.had B.continued C.meant D.refused
48.A.change B.ignore C.confirm D.prevent
49.A.willing B.reluctant C.determined D.glad
50.A.happy B.efficient C.developing D.excited
51.A.achieving B.changing C.developing D.enjoying
52.A.avoid B.risk C.consider D.mind
53.A.officer B.ladder C.typist D.dreamer
54.A.disappointing B.rewarding C.encouraging D.satisfying
55.A.no sooner B.no wonder C.no longer D.no matter
请阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,然后从36~55各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将选项的标号涂黑。
After winning a big game,athletes are often asked how they feel.Usually athletes say how 36 it is to win this big game.On the contrary,the fact is that losing a big game,or in my case,all the games,can be even harder.
From the spectators’ point of view,last year’s basketball 37 for my high school team was nothing 38 of an embarrassment.And 39 0 and 20 is certainly nothing to be proud of,that season had a bigger impact on me than any other.As a team captain,I knew it probably wouldn’t be the 40 year,but did I ever think we would lose every game?Of course not.Since six of our top players had graduated,it was clear that we were a (n) 41 team who would struggle.The struggle began earlier than expected, 42 ,as our team center was suspended (禁赛) for the season,and two key members decided to 43 for some reason.At this point,dropping out probably passed through every player’s mind,but in the end,we all stuck it out, 44 to work still harder.
Then there came a time when even our 45 had given up on us.Personally,I felt like it was 46 worthwhile giving my all.I thought,if even the coach doesn’t believe in us,why should I?But just as my hope began to 47 ,a teammate called a meeting.He said,“Nobody thinks we are going to win,but,as teammates and friends,we 48 it to each other to go all out every game.”
It was that moment that 49 me how to be a leader.It hit me that I certainly didn’t 50 the role.As a leader you can never quit 51 the team who looks up to you.It is one 52 to be named captain,feel great and go through the motions,but it is quite another to be a real captain and make sure everyone realizes their full 53 all the time.
I am sure it is great to go through without losing and bringing home awards.But in all honesty,I 54 the fact that my team lost every game last year.It may not help me to become a better basketball player,but it already has made me a better leader,and 55 .
36.A.exciting B.pleasant C.tough D.significant
37.A.game B.event C.league D.season
38.A.short B.full C.lacking D.sufficient
39.A.as B.while C.since D.now that
40.A.most interesting B.dullest C.most difficult D.easiest
41.A.unique B.adventurous C.young D.untrained
42.A.meanwhile B.though C.instead D.somehow
43.A.quit B.stay C.resign D.rest
44.A.hoping B.swearing C.claiming D.wishing
45.A.fans B.classmates C.sponsor D.coach
46.A.only too B.more than C.not a little D.no longer
47.A.fade B.gain C.destroy D.grow
48.A.owe B.think C.demand D.recommend
49.A.reminded B.told C.taught D.guided
50.A.act B.deserve C.play D.take
51.A.with B.alongside C.on D.for
52.A.matter B.aspect C.issue D.thing
53.A.potential B.goal C.enthusiasm D.confidence
54.A.hate B.treasure C.admit D.recognize
55.A.character B.captain C.person D.figure
For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.
To advertise effectively today, you must abandon the old-school idea of “reaching the masses”. All advertising is local and personal. The key to effective advertising today is to focus on the 50 .
Some are the 51 ways every advertiser could work out. You can print a specific offer of your goods or service on door-hangers and place them on doorknobs in your area. Door-hangers on doorknobs will produce results in direct 52 about the strength of your offer. If you need to reach the drivers, flyer (宣传单) under windshield (挡风玻璃) wipers may have better effect than door-hangers. Imagine, how 53 if you hire someone to be a walking ad or launch a T-shirt advertising, 54 , you can print your products on T-shirts of your 55 . In the early 1970s “Hamp Baker says Drive with Care” was spray-painted on cars, which was a public service ad. Ever since, spray-painted sign has become more and more 56 .
More grand ways are as follows: virtual showroom. Build a website to 57 a virtual showroom. Use it when people call to ask 58 about your company, your products or your services. Also you can even use an old slide projector to put on a nighttime show. They’re 59 effective, and in the long run, cheap. Nothing is quite as powerful as a public 60 that seizes the public’s attention. You can invite a band to give a performance.
61 , you can hire famous models to show it vividly.
Nothing screams “expert” quite as loudly as a book written about a subject. You simply can’t 62 the power of your name on the cover of a book. You might only sell a few copies online, but the copies you give away in your town will make you a fortune. You won’t make money on the book. You’ll make it because of the book.
Of course, word-of-mouth is the best way to promote your 63 . Friends and past customers recommend your products to their family, friends and colleagues. Word-of-mouth works because the 64 is based on previous positive experiences.
50. A. content B. product C. individual D. style
51. A. strange B. common C. amusing D. perfect
52. A. description B. decision C. discussion D. permission
53. A. stupid B. funny C. impressive D. ridiculous
54. A. that is B. first of all C. as a result D. generally speaking
55. A. customers B. employers C. consumers D. employees
56. A. expensive B. valueless C. popular D. meaningless
57. A. refer to B. serve as C. stand for D. keep off
58. A. location B. business-hours C. salary D. details
59. A. unbelievably B. consequently C. accidentally D. occasionally
60. A. speech B. sport C. debate D. performance
61. A. For example B. Moreover C. However D. To be exact
62. A. create B. change C. imagine D. overuse
63. A. production B. friendship C. management D. business
64. A. information B. relationship C. pronunciation D. achievement
完形填空(共20小题;每小题1.5分,满分30分)
阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C、和D)中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑
Several years ago, while attending a communication course, I experienced a most unusual process.The instructor asked us to list 36 in our past that we felt 37 of, regretted, or incomplete about and read our lists aloud.
This seemed like a very 38 process, but there' s always some 39 soul in the crowd who will volunteer.The instructor then 40 that we find ways to 41 people, or take some action to right any wrong doings.I was seriously wondering how this could ever 42 my communication.
Then the man next to me raised his hand and volunteered this story: “Making my 43 , I remembered an incident from high school.I grew up in a small town.There was a Sheriff 44 of us kids liked.One night, my two buddies(伙伴) and I decided to play a 45 on him.
After drinking a few beers, we climbed the tall water tank in the middle of the town, and wrote on the tank in bright red paint: Sheriff Brown is a s.o.b.(畜生).The next day, almost the whole town saw our glorious 46 .Within two hours, Sheriff Brown had us in his office.My friends told the truth but I 47 .No one ever found out.
Nearly 20 years later.Sheriff Brown's name 48 on my list.I didn't even know if he was still 49 .Last weekend, I dialed the information in my hometown and found there was a Roger Brown still listed.I tried his number.After a few 50 , 1 heard, "Hello?" I said, "Sheriff Brown?" Paused."Yes." "Well, this is Jimmy Calkins."
“And I want you to know that I did it?” Paused.“I knew it!” he yelled back.We had a good laugh and a 51 discussion.His closing words were: “Jimmy, I always felt bad for you 52 your buddies got it off their chest, but you were carrying it 53 all these years.I want to thank you for calling me for your sake.”
Jimmy inspired me to 54 all the items on my list within two years, and I always remember what I learned from the course: It's never too late to 55 the past wrongdoings.
36.A.everything |
B.anything |
C.somebody |
D.anybody |
37.A.ashamed |
B.afraid |
C.sure |
D.proud |
38.A.private |
B.mysterious |
C.interesting |
D.funny |
39.A.foolish |
B.polite |
C.simple |
D.brave |
40.A.expected |
B.suggested |
C.ordered |
D.hoped |
41.A.connect with |
B.depend on |
C.apologize to |
D.get along with |
42.A.improve |
B.continue |
C.realize |
D.keep |
43.A.notes |
B.list |
C.plan |
D.stories |
44.A.any |
B.most |
C.none |
D.all |
45.A.part |
B.game |
C.trick |
D.record |
46.A.view |
B.sign |
C.attention |
D.signal |
47.A.lay |
B.laid |
C.lain |
D.lied |
48.A.appeared |
B.considered |
C.presented |
D.remembered |
49.A.angry |
B.happy |
C.doubtful |
D.alive |
50.A.words |
B.rings |
C.repeats |
D.calls |
51.A.cold |
B.plain |
C.nervous |
D.lively |
52.A.in case |
B.so long as |
C.unless |
D.because |
53.A.around |
B.out |
C.off |
D.away |
54.A.build up |
B.make up |
C.clear up |
D.give up |
55.A.regret |
B.forgive |
C.right |
D.punish |
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处选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
A cat which became famous in Britain for riding on the buses around the southern English city of Plymouth has died after being killed by a car.
Casper, a 12 -year-old black and white cat, 26 leave his house, trotted (慢跑) across the street to the bus stop, queued with bus passengers and'waited for his 27 .He then hopped(跳跃) on the number3 bus to find his 28 seat to curl up on before hopping off at his 29 .The cat was so clever that he knew 30 stop to get off and drivers made sure that he wouldn' t get off at some random(随意的) 31 .Also, the cat seemed to know where to get back 32 , and then he trotted off home.Many local people also knew Casper, who loved everyone and also enjoyed the 33 ourneys, It seemed that 12 -year-old Casper had discovered a very efficient way to 34 the English city of Plymouth in his golden years.
However, one day , 35 a motorist hit him and did not stop.Casper was then, in fact, crossing the street to lcatch his usual No.3 bus 36 he was struck by the car.Our friend, Caspar ___37 his injuries.On hearing the news of his death, many people were 38 . A company spokesman said in a statement that Casper _39_ many people' s lives and clearly had a very 40 life traveling around Plymouth.He also suspected that Casper was telling all the other cats in the heaven a bout the many 41_he had experienced.
Casper' s owner, 55 -year - old Susan Finden, said he had always been a free spirit and was named 42 the cartoon character Casper the Friendly Ghost, because of his habit of 43 off.Finden .posted a sign at Casper' s bus stop to let people know, that they' d no longer be enjoying the company of the cat of whom they'd grown so 44 .
Casper was a special cat and he had a wonderful life.A 45 of the cat will continue to be used on one of the company' s buses. He will be missed for ever.
26.A.used to B.liked to C.hated to D.had to
27.A.time B.turn C.place D.order
28.A.best B.favpritest C. most D.favorite
29.A.destination B.determination C.decision D.description
30.A.where B.at which C.what D.in which
31.A.station B.stop C.spot D.scene
32.A.up B.down C.off D.on
33.A.bus B.car C.rail D.air
34.A.get across B.get through C.get down D.get around
35.A.sadly B.luckily C.happily D.strangely
36.A.while B.as C.when D.then
37.A.died off B.died from C.died down D.died away
38.A.shocked B.interested C.surprised D.excited
39.A.changed B.touched C.turned D.challenged
40.A.discouraging B.discouraged C.excited D.exciting
41.A.adventures B.accidents C.friends D.incidents
42.A.by B.from C.through D.after
43.A.wondering B.wandering C.cutting D.going
44.A.familiar B.similar C.fond D.popular
45.A.picture B.signal C.movie D.card
完形填空(共20小题;每小题1.5分,满分30分)
阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,然后从36—55各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Attracting People to You
In West Virginia folklore there is a story of a country doctor. He was 36 late one night to assist a woman who was about to give birth. By the time the doctor arrived at the farmhouse, things had 37 to a point where the doctor asked the husband to help him by holding a gas lantern up high in order to 38 the room.
Before long, the 39 mother delivered a healthy baby boy. As the father 40 the lantern, the doctor shouted an 41 to keep the lantern high: “We’re not done yet.” 42 , a second child appeared on the 43 , a healthy baby girl. Shaken by the unexpected arrival of twins, the father heard the doctor say once again, “We can’t 44 now. It looks as if it’s going to be triplets (三胞胎).” To which the 45 father, still holding the lantern high, replied, “Do you think it’s the light that’s 46 them?”
Light has a quality of attraction. I recently left my office door 47 late one afternoon in our mountain home and, at dusk, the 48 from within attracted a bird!
You, too, have a light that attracts … an inner light. Not 49 to the naked eye (肉眼), but obvious just the same. Some people 50 with a light of kindness. Others emit (散发,发射) a light of hope.
Almost all 51 are drawn to light, including humans. Do you want to attract people to you? 52 inner qualities can attract people like a warm fire on a 53 night. What will draw other people to you best cannot be 54 in any department store.
You may not always see it, 55 your light is shining through. And it’s one of your most attractive qualities!
36. A. called out B. called on C. called off D. called back
37. A. happened B. gone C. turned D. progressed
38. A. decorate B. darken C. light D. show
39. A. adventurous B. brave C. humorous D. dangerous
40. A. lowered B. raised C. weakened D. brightened
41. A. order B. idea C. apology D. excuse
42. A. Strangely B. Shortly C. Gradually D. Lately
43. A. air B. screen C. scene D. way
44. A. continue B. help C. argue D. stop
45. A. worried B. amazed C. puzzled D. amused
46. A. attracting B. interesting C. pulling D. introducing
47. A. shut B. locked C. open D. wide
48. A. food B. water C. sound D. light
49. A. comfortable B. visible C. available D. valuable
50. A. shine B. work C. live D. provide
51. A. creatures B. birds C. animals D. plants
52.。A. Negative B. High C. Positive D. Poor
53. A. windy B. cold C. rainy D. dark
54. A. exhibited B. changed C. exchanged D. purchased
55. A. because B. since C. but D. if
完形填空(共20小题;每小题1.5分,满分30分)
阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,然后从 36~55各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
You have been away from us for three years; you told us a lie which I came to know not long ago. On this special day for teachers across the country, I can 36 control myself from telling your white lie to those who would listen to me.
Do you still remember the happy 37 about six years ago? We fixed our eyes on you at your 38 .You, a beautiful young lady, 39 us that you would live in our village.
Soon after, we began to find you were part of your students and their simple honest parents. The villagers found their children 40 more time on their books 41 after doing their homework and housework. Yet they still 42 that one day you might leave. You 43 a smile all the time, which reduced to some degree their 44 of your leaving. You tried all your best in 45 your students, helping them not only in their studies but also in their money for school. You often put the importance to us the 46 of one’s life, so that must have been what you 47 after in those five years.
One cold morning when class began, you 48 the room as if you had been crying 49 .In your class, we 50 but looked away from your eyes. You 51 for some time as if you were 52 to find the right word. You said you would go away and would never be back to teach because your boyfriend wanted you more….
On the following morning, we 53 you the very best and the villagers gave you their 54 .The train took you away and your broken 55 .
On other day I heard my parents chatting that you had lung cancer and left the world.
36. A soon B. seldom C. hardly D. forever
37. A.scene B. sign C. silence D. situation
38. A.speech B. arrival C. existence D. explanation
39. A.promised B. came C. proved D. replied
40. A.paid B. spent C. made D. cost
41. A.even B. never C. long D. but
42. A.forbade B. feared C. made D. allowed
43. A.wore B. gained C. presented D. pretended
44. A.trouble B. puzzle C. question D. worry
45. A.teaching B. field C. middle D. course
46. A.necessary B. method C. value D. reason
47. A.were B. guessed C. supposed D. met
48. A.entered B. arrived C. left D. returned
49. A.friendly B. bitterly C. happily D. angrily
50. A.listened B. described C. discussed D. talked
51. A.laughed B. stopped C. explained D. spoke
52. A.manage B. beginning C. come D. trying
53. A.expected B. brought C. wished D. hoped
54. A.thanks B. rewards C. expressions D. satisfactions
55. A.class B. memory C. heart D. body
Close test30%
Not long ago, the only time you could see a robot was when you were reading a novel or watching a movie such as Star Wars. Today, 36 a lot of things in science stories have been science facts. Robots are starting to _37_ in our everyday lives. These robots have different sizes, shapes and colors. But they all have the same _38_ of man-made “_39_”. Leading the robot revolution(革命) are industrial robots that work in factories. Industrial robots can do different kinds of jobs that are often _40_ and sometimes dangerous. Robots are also coming to American homes, though not as quickly asthey are entering _41_. These robots aren’t as friendly and _42_ as those you saw in Star Wars. But, their makers say, today’s home robots “walk” and sense objects in their own way. They even _43_ objects though they may sometimes drop. Well, nobody is _44_.
We may _45_ home robots today, but some day they may see and hear _46_ than humans do. We _47_
can only see certain wave lengths of light and hear certain _48_. That’s because the _49_ of our eyes and ears are _50_.
Robots, however, need not have the same limits _51_ we have. Robots may also be _52_ wit devices(装置) that _53_ information humans can’t. However, to understand _54_ their sensing devices pick up is a hard job.
Remember, man-made brains _55_ information, including all kinds of data, as zeroes and ones.
Imagine the difficulty in trying to explain to a robot what a football looks like---using only zeroes and ones.
36. A. however B. whenever C. on the other hand D. in other words
37. A. come B. appear C. enter D. raise
38. A. variety B. dozen C. score D. type
39. A. muscle B. body C. brain D. appearance
40. A. surprising B. boring C. pleasant D. exciting
41. A. homes B. factories C. schools D. offices
42. A. certain B. pleasing C. bright D. foolish
43. A. carry B. forget C. remember D. choose
44. A. wonderful B. excellent C. happy D. perfect
45. A. play jokes on B. make fun of C. laugh at D. have fun with
46. A. worse B. faster C. better D. sooner
47. A. fellows B. humans C. beings D. friends
48. A. noise B. voice C. sounds D. speeches
49. A. sight B. length C. distance D. ability
50. A. enough B. endless C. limited D. hopeful
51. A. as B. since C. for D. while
52. A. given B. equipped C. sent D. applied
53. A. pick out B. pick up C. send up D. send out
54. A. how B. where C. what D. which
55. A. deal B. handle C. seek D. provide
Several years ago a young teacher took a bus to the school where he worked. When he sat down, he that the driver had given him twenty pence too much change by accident. As he what to do, he thought to himself, “I’d better give the twenty pence back. It would be to keep it. ” Then he thought, “Oh, it, it’s only twenty pence. Who would care about this little amount? , the bus company already gets too much in fares; they will miss it. it as a gift, and keep quiet. These days I have been very because of bad health and I hope the gift can cheer me up.”
When he arrived at his , the teacher paused (暂停) at the door, then he the twenty pence to the driver and said: “Here, you gave me too much .”
The driver smiled and replied: “Don’t you me? I took your science class last year. I am a part-time driver here. I I had given you twenty pence too much. Later I thought why not a joke on you. I just wanted to what you would do I gave you too much change.”
When the young teacher the bus, his knees became weak. He had to catch the nearest street lamp pole (杆) for , and looked up to the sky and cried:
“Oh, I almost lost my , and didn’t pass the !”
A.hoped B.discovered C.regretted D.pretended
A.explained B.discussed C.considered D.knew
A.wrong B.true C.easy D.clever
A.believe B.avoid C.throw D.forget
A.But B.Therefore C.Anyhow D.However
A.never B.ever C.forever D.always
A.Bring B.Accept C.Show D.Offer
A.unhappy B.free C.strange D.angry
A.home B.school C.stop D.office
A.introduced B.posted C.lent D.returned
A.change B.help C.time D.confidence
A.find B.doubt C.remember D.refuse
A.realized B.expected C.decided D.admitted
A.hear B.share C.tell D.play
A.ask B.see C.prove D.understand
A.unless B.because C.if D.though
A.ran for B.waited for C.got on D.got off
A.pleasure B.support C.fun D.break
A.face B.sense C.money D.way
A.lesson B.chance C.risk D.test