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。
On a cold November afternoon, my mother and I were walking home from a pizza store. We were dressed warmly and equipped with the rented video we had been dying to 36 . I was feeling a little 37 , as I was carrying our shopping，bags of snacks and the 38 .They were so heavy that I decided to 39 some things. So I started to walk towards the garbage can 40 I noticed a poor man walking his bike out of the restaurant in front of us. He _41 a paper bag with his dirty hand. He headed over to another nearby garbage can and started _42 it. I suddenly felt very 43 because I was about to do away with a new drink just 44 it was heavy.
I knew this man would take all he could 45 , so I walked up to him and 46 the drink and some snacks to him. The man looked up 47 and took what I gave him. A huge smile spread 48 his face and this caused me to feel indescribable 49 . I felt like I 50 be happier with myself, but then he said, “This is my son’s lucky day!”
With that, he 51 me happily and started off on his bike. I even heard him 52 a song as he rode away. I got a warm feeling inside and I knew I had done something good for the man and his family. I now understand what is 53 by the saying “Giving is getting”.
Since then, every time I have the 54 to do something nice, the picture of the man’s happiness caused by my small gift appears in my mind. This is the 55 of charity.
| 小题1: | | A．watch | B．look | C．see | D．listen |
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| 小题2: | | A．upset | B．happy | C．tired | D．excited |
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| 小题3: | | A．video | B．books | C．pizza | D．clothes |
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| 小题4: | | A．send off | B．throw away | C．put away | D．send out |
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| 小题5: | | A．after | B．when | C．before | D．while |
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| 小题6: | | A．owned | B．presented | C．held | D．sought |
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| 小题7: | | A．going into | B．finding out | C．looking through | D．searching for |
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| 小题8: | | A．stupid | B．guilty | C．disappointed | D．happy |
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| 小题9: | | A．since | B．for | C．because | D．when |
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| 小题11: | | A．dropped | B．kept | C．turned | D．handed |
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| 小题12: | | A．in silence | B．in return | C．in surprise | D．in a hurry |
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| 小题13: | | A．around | B．across | C．over | D．to |
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| 小题14: | | A．regret | B．satisfaction | C．failure | D．curiosity |
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| 小题15: | | A．couldn’t | B．shouldn’t | C．needn’t | D．mustn’t |
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| 小题16: | | A．smiled | B．told | C．stared at | D．thanked |
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| 小题17: | | A．singing | B．sounding | C．listening | D．making |
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| 小题18: | | A．referred | B．said | C．meant | D．spoken |
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| 小题19: | | A．time | B．chance | C．idea | D．effort |
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| 小题20: | | A．power | B．effect | C．strength | D．mystery |
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小题1:A小题1:C小题1:A小题1:B小题1:B
小题1:C小题1:C小题1:B小题1:C小题1:A
小题1:D小题1:C小题1:B小题1:B小题1:A
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本文是一篇记叙文，作者通过自身经历感悟到付出即是回报这一深刻的人生哲理。
小题1:A。be dying to do渴望做某事。租我们非常想看的录像。
小题1:C。根据后半句及第二段第一句可知作者拿着那么多东西感到有点“累（tired）”。
小题1:A。因为我带着我们的购买的物品，一包小吃和录像（video ）。
小题1:B。throw away 扔掉。根据下一句作者走向垃圾箱及本句前半句可知作者想扔掉一些物品。
小题1:B。when 当……时候。当我注意到一个可怜的人推着自行车走出饭店。
小题1:C。他脏手里拿着（hold）一张报纸。
小题1:C。look through 浏览。他朝附近的另外一个垃圾箱走去，开始浏览它。
小题1:B。拾荒者的悲惨境况让作者感到“内疚（guilty）”。
小题1:C。because 因为。只是因为它很重。
小题1:A。我知道这个人将拿走他所能得到（get）的。
小题1:D。作者非常同情他，把食物“递给（hand）”了他。
小题1:C。in surprise 惊讶的。一位素不相识的陌生人竟然给了自己这么多好吃的食物，所以他感到很“吃惊”。
小题1:B。他的脸上荡起了笑容。
小题1:B。作者没有想到自己的举手之劳给了对方这么多快乐，因此非常“满足（satisfaction）”。
小题1:A。could + 比较级，表示最高级。作者从来没有这么高兴过。
小题1:D。他高兴地谢过（thanked）我就骑车离开了。
小题1:A。当他骑车离开时候，我甚至听到他哼着歌（singing ）。
小题1:C。作者现在才“理解”giving is getting的含义。
小题1:B。have the chance to do有机会做某事。作者每次遇到做好事的“机会”，脑海中总会浮现出那个拾荒者。
小题1:A 。这就是仁慈的力量（power ）。 |
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[详细]举一反三
“Everything happens for the best,” my mother said whenever I faced disappointment. “If you carry on, one day something good will happen. And you’ll realize that it wouldn’t have happened if not for that previous disappointment.”
Mother was right, as I discovered after graduating from college in 1932, I had decided to try for a job in radio, then work my way up to a sports announcer. I hitchhiked to Chicago and knocked on the door of every station—and got turned down every time. In one studio, a kind lady told me that big stations couldn’t risk hiring an inexperienced person. “Go out in the sticks and find a small station that’ll give you a chance,” she said. I thumbed home to Dixon, Illinois.
While there were no radio-announcing jobs in Dixon, my father said Montgomery Ward had opened a store and wanted a local athlete to manage its sports department. Since Dixon was where I had played high school football, I applied. The job sounded just right for me. But I wasn’t hired. My disappointment must have shown. “Everything happens for the best.” Mom reminded me. Dad offered me the car to hunt a job. I tried WOC Radio in Davenport, Iowa. The program director, a wonderful Scotsman named Peter MacArthur told me they had already hired an announcer.
As I left his office, my frustration (挫折) boiled over. I asked aloud, “How can a fellow get to be a sports announcer if he can’t get a job in a radio station?” I was waiting for the elevator when I heard MacArthur calling, “What was you said about sports? Do you know anything about football?” Then he stood me before a microphone and asked me to broadcast an imaginary game. The preceding (在前的) autumn, my team had won a game in the last 20 seconds with a 65-yard run. I did a 15-minute build-up to that play, and Peter told me I would be broadcasting Saturday’s game! On my way home, as I have many times since, I thought of my mother’s words: “If you carry on, one day something good will happen. Something wouldn’t have happened if not for that previous disappointment.”
I often wonder what direction my life might have taken if I’d gotten the job at Montgomery Ward.
小题1:The writer shows his _____ by saying “… if I’d not gotten the job at Montgomery Ward”.| A．regret | B．happiness | C．gratefulness | D．disappointment |
小题2: The underlined phrase “out in the sticks” probably means _____?| A．in radio stations | B．in the country | | C．in big cities | D．in Dixon, Illinois |
小题3: Why did the writer mention his mother’s words over and again? Because _____.| A．it was his mother’s words that encouraged him | | B．his mother was a person who talked a lot | | C．nothing good has happened to him up to now | | D．he got turned down every time he tried |
小题4: Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?| A．There was a small radio station in Dixon, Illinois. | | B．Peter MacArthur was a program director in Scotland. | | C．WOC Radio in Davenport broadcast imaginary games. | | D．Montgomery Ward had a store with a sports department. |
小题5:When did the writer decide to take a radio-announcing job? | A．When he hitchhiked to Chicago. | B．After he graduated from college. | | C．Before he graduated from college. | D．As soon as he was turned down. |
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I began to grow up that winter night when my parents and I were returning from my aunt’s house, and my mother said that we might soon be leaving for America. We were on the bus then. I was crying, and some people on the bus were turning around to look at me. I remember that I could not bear the thought of never hearing again the radio program for school children to which I listened every morning.
I do not remember myself crying for this reason again. In fact, I think I cried very little when I was saying goodbye to my friends and relatives. When we were leaving I thought about all the places I was going to see—the strange and magical places I had known only from books and pictures. The country I was leaving and never to come back was hardly in my head then.
The four years that followed taught me the importance of optimism（乐观）, but the idea did not come to me at once. For the first two years in New York I was really lost—having to study in three schools as a result of family moves. I did not quite know what I was or what I should be. Mother remarried, and things became even more complex for me. Some time passed before my stepfather and I got used to each other. I was often sad, and saw no end to “the hard times.”
My responsibilities in the family increased a lot since I knew English better than everyone else at home. I wrote letters, filled out forms, translated at interviews with Immigration officers（移民局官员）, took my grandparents to the doctor and translated there, and even discussed telephone bills with company representatives.
From my experiences I have learned one important rule: Almost all common troubles go away at last! Something good is certain to happen in the end when you do not give up, and just wait a little! I believe that my life will turn out all right, even though it will not be that easy.
小题1: How did the author get to know America?| A．From radio programs | B．From books and pictures | | C．From her mother | D．From her relatives |
小题2: Upon leaving for America the author felt __________.| A．excited | B．confused | C．worried | D．amazed |
小题3: For the first two years in New York, the author __________.| A．often lost her way | | B．did not think about her future | | C．studied in three different schools | | D．got on well with her stepfather |
小题4: What can we learn about the author from Paragraph 4?| A．She worked as a translator. | | B．She attended a lot of job interviews. | | C．She paid telephone bills for her family. | | D．She helped her family with her English. |
小题5: The author believes that __________.| A．her future will be free from troubles | | B．it is difficult to learn to become patient | | C．there are more good things than bad things | | D．good things will happen if one keeps trying |
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完形填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给四个选项（A、B、C、D）中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
One day last month after I received my salary, I went shopping with my little son. 36 in the crowded store, I had my pocket 37 and my whole salary was gone with it. I was so angry that I almost lost 38 of myself. What could I do? We were not very 39 . The money was really not a small sum for my family. It would 40 our life greatly. How could I tell my wife?
I felt very sad and even 41 for losing the money when I got home. To make up for my 42 mistake, I gathered all my strength to give our house a thorough cleaning and then 43 a wonderful meal and cooked a special dish my wife loved to 44 her.
When she came home, I 45 a smile to greet her. She was 46 to see the neat house and 47 meal. We sat at the table and began to eat. I told my story 48 . She did not respond. It was as if she had not heard my words.
“I’ve 49 my salary,” I murmured to her again.
“I see,” she did not shout at me as I had 50 . She didn’t lose her 51 . So I was afraid she was trying hard to 52 her anger.
A moment later, my wife was still 53 and seemed to be enjoying her favorite dish. At last I could not help asking, “I’ve lost the money. Why not shout at me?” She 54 her eyes, looking at me and said, “Oh, on the contrary, I’m thinking about how to comfort you. It’s the 55 who is to blame.
| 小题1: | | A．Fortunately | B．Unfortunately | C．Secretly | D．Surprisingly |
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| 小题2: | | A．robbed | B．stolen | C．picked | D．gone |
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| 小题3: | | A．control | B．heart | C．interest | D．habit |
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| 小题4: | | A．happy | B．poor | C．healthy | D．wealthy |
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| 小题5: | | A．enrich | B．improve | C．affect | D．please |
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| 小题6: | | A．guilty | B．ashamed | C．frightened | D．worried |
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| 小题7: | | A．careless | B．unforgivable | C．unforgettable | D．unbelievable |
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| 小题8: | | A．prepared | B．served | C．provided | D．chose |
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| 小题9: | | A．comfort | B．meet | C．surprise | D．please |
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| 小题10: | | A．gave | B．pretended | C．forced | D．made |
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| 小题11: | | A．satisfied | B．surprised | C．pleased | D．interested |
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| 小题12: | | A．expensive | B．excellent | C．cool | D．attractive |
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| 小题13: | | A．gladly | B．calmly | C．excitedly | D．nervously |
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| 小题14: | | A．spent | B．wasted | C．donated | D．lost |
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| 小题15: | | A．hoped | B．desired | C．expected | D．wished |
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| 小题16: | | A．way | B．temper | C．interest | D．control |
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| 小题17: | | A．hide | B．express | C．maintain | D．show |
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| 小题18: | | A．unhappy | B．silent | C．worried | D．surprised |
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| 小题19: | | A．moved | B．shut | C．raised | D．opened |
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| 小题20: | | A．store | B．policeman | C．society | D．thief |
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On Christmas morning, I went to the Cockhedge Mall. People there were all busy buying their last minute requirements. I needed to buy a birthday card for my son-in-law whose birthday is the 29th of December. Picking up a few more things as well as my cared I went to join the line for the express checkout which was for people who only had a few items in a basket and not a trolley load. This line was next to the Customer Service desk.
Seemingly waiting quite a long time, I was jogged out of my thoughts by a voice behind me making comments on the things I bought.
It was so funny when I realized that she was describing the contents of my basket. The owner of the voice was a very pretty young lady. I said to her that I was going to buy a box of Christmas cookies but the only ones left were not to my liking. The lady told me that just opposite Cockhedge in Superdrug they had lots of cookies. I said, “I’m not going to bother now. I had enough of shops and I’m going home.”
The assistant from the Customer Service came across at this time saying “If there is anyone in the line with a few items in their basket, none of which needed to be weighed, I will check out their groceries at the desk.” Because I had the sprouts which needed to be weighted, the young lady accepted the offer and walked away waving goodbye.
Eventually my turn came at the checkout. I was walking away when I met my new friend once again who handed me a beautiful box of Christmas cookies. With a big hug she said “Hope you have a lovely Christmas.” She had been into Superdrug to buy me the cookies while I was still queuing in Cockhedge.
What a generosity to a stranger! I was so surprised you could have knocked me down with a feather. My Good Samaritan would never know what a joyful Christmas day I had with my family. Telling them this story, as we ate around the table, kept everyone spellbound.
小题1:The underlined word “spellbound” in the last paragraph probably means .| A．interested | B．disappointed | C．astonished | D．frightened |
小题2:Which of the following could be the best title of the story?| A．A Piece of Lucky Feather | B．A Surprise Christmas Gift | | C．The Boring Shopping Experience | D．The Unforgettable Big Hug |
小题3:How does the writer feel about the pretty young lady?| A．Worried. | B．Satisfied. | C．Grateful | D．Proud. |
小题4:What can we learn from the story?| A．Nobody is sure what will happen the next moment. | | B．A simple action can bring other people happiness. | | C．Being patient will decrease the waiting time. | | D．Life without hope and faith is a full thing. |
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We’ve all seen them: perfectly toned famous people on late-night television telling us that we too can develop rock-hard abdominal muscles（腹肌）. It’s easy! Just pay $149.99 for the Torso Track or $149.75 for the Ad-Doer and watch those unwanted inches leave your waist. Americans spend tens of million of dollars on various products to firm up their fat around the waist.
And did they work? Not necessarily. Independent studies have concluded that most of these products-no matter who approved them or how expensive they are-shape your midsection no better than old-fashioned stomach crunches（仰卧起坐）. Some can even cause injury-like the $518.99 Body Shaper-Q8SP, which left electrical burns on some researchers at the University of Wisconsin, La Crosse. Others, like the popular Ab-Doer, trpically burn less energy than a gentle walk, according to a study to be published in September by the American Council on Exercise.
The fact is that many Americans don’t have the biological makeup to develop an obvious abdominal muscles. They are either unable to get the necessary muscle mass or they can’t lose enough fat to make a difference. Even if the underlying muscles are well developed, and it takes to hide it is one-sixteenth of tan inch of fat. That’s enough to dismiss most healthy women as well as plenty of guys who do crunches every day.
So what works best? In its new study, the exercise experts researched on the results of the popular Ab-Doer. A lengthy TV advertisement promises that just 10 minutes a day performing such movements as “Body Boogies” and “Good Mornings” will “help form those muscles the fun and easy way without diets.” Steven Loy, professor at California State University, Northridge, tested the promise by measuring the electrical activity produced by the abdominal muscles during three Ab-Doer movements. He and his colleagues then compared the results with those produced during traditional exercises. They determined that the muscles were no more active, and in some cases less so, when exercisers were using the Ab-Doer.
Taking a broader approach, researchers at San Diego State University compared 13 abdominal exercises for their ability to develop the central abdominal muscles. They concluded, in a report published in May, that the most effective exercises kept turning the body and worked the muscles the entire time. Among the winners: the bicycle movements-so called because it looks as if you are riding a bike while lying flat on the floor-and exercises performed on the “Captain’s Chair”, a product typically found in gyms that helps hold the body in the air while you raise your legs up toward your chest. Researchers suggested that a varied routine of the different exercises could deliver the best results.
小题1:Which of the following is the most effective in building abdominal muscles?| A．Torso Track. | B．Ab-Doer. | | C．Captain’s Chair. | D．Body Shaper-Q8SP. |
小题2:According to the author, it’s difficult for many Americans to get visible firm abdominal muscles mainly because .| A．they do not put in enough efforts | | B．injuries interrupt their exercise frequently | | C．they change their exercise routine regularly | | D．how big their muscles will be is determined by birth |
小题3:The author convinces the readers by .| A．describing successful eases | B．offering professional connects | | C．presenting findings of researches | D．comparing advertisements of products |
小题4:What’s the main purpose of this passage?| A．To research and develop in order to create the perfect stomach and exercise machine. | | B．To promote proven exercise techniques and to advise against false advertisements. | | C．To indicate that diet and exercises are necessary factors for a fit midsection. | | D．To sponsor rich healthy lifestyle based on advanced product research. |
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