第二节完形填空(20小题;每小题1.5分,满分30分)
At expert in time management was speaking to a group of students and, to drive home a point, used an illustration(演示)those students will never 36 .
Standing in front of the group, he 37 a wide-mouth jar and about a dozen fist-sized rocks and carefully placed them, one 38 , into the jar. When the jar was filled to the 39 and no more rocks would fit inside, he asked, ”Is this jar 40 ?" Everyone in the class yelled, "Yes" The expert replied, “Really?” He took out a bucket of gravel(沙砾), dumped some gravel in and 41 the jar, 42 pieces of gravel to work themselves down into the 43 between the big rocks. He then asked the group once more, "Is this jar full?" 44 this time the class understood him." Probably not." one of them answered. "Good." He replied. He brought out a bucket of 45 , dumping it in the jar and it went into all of the spaces 46 between the rocks and the gravel. Once again he asked the question, "Is this jar full?” “ 47 " the class shouted. Once again he said "Good." Then he began to 48 a pitcher of water in until the jar was filled to the brim. Then he looked at the class and asked, "What is the 49 of this illustration?" One 50 student raised his hand and said, “ The point is, No matter how full your 51 is, if you try really hard you can always fit some more things in it!"
"No," the speaker 52 , “The truth this illustration 53 us if you don't put the big rocks in first ,you'll never get them in at all. What are the "big rocks" in your life? Time with your loved ones, your education, your dreams, a 54 cause or teaching others? Remember to put these 55 in first or you'll never get them in at all."
36.A. forget B. remember C. regret D. make
37.A. took out B. made out C. put out D. gave out
38.A. at the time B. by the time C. at a time D. in no time
39.A. bottom B. top C. surface D. middle
40.A. empty B. small C. full D. big
41.A. filled B. washed C. blew D. shook
42.A. ordering B. making C. causing D. realizing
43.A. distance B. spaces C. shapes D. entrance
44.A. In B. At C. By D. On
45.A. sand B. water C. earth D. stone
46.A. remained B. created C. saved D. left
47.A. Yes B. No C. Not a little D. No problem
48.A. pour B. throw C. store D. spread
49.A. possibility B. point C. use D. definition
50.A. worried B. clever C. eager D. anxious
51.A. work B. jar C. class D. schedule
52.A. replied B. requested C. reminded D. required
53.A. orders B. demands C. teaches D. suggests
54.A. common B. reasonable C. deeper D. worthy
55.A. bit rocks B. gravel C. water D. hope
阅读下面短文,按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求,在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空,并将答案填写在答题卡标号为31-40的相应位置
Few people would even think of beginning a new job at the age of 76, ___31___ one of America’s most famous artists did just that. Anna Mary Robertson, better known as “Grandma Moses”, turned to painting ___32___ she was too old to work on her farm.
Grandma Moses was crazy about painting soon after she picked it up and worked hard at it. She painted ___33___(care) and her works were nice. She first painted only to please ___34___, and then began to sell her works ___35___a little money. In 1993, a collector, Louis Caldor happened to see several of Grandma Moses’ works ___36___(hang) in a shop. He liked them, ___37___(buy) them at once, and set out to look for ___38___. Caldor held ___39___ show to introduce the works of Grandma Moses to other artists. Grandma Moses, ___40___ was world-famous, died on December 13, 1961, at the age of 101.
第二节完形填空(共20小题;每小题1分,满分20分)
阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,从每题所给的(A、B、C和D)四个选项中选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
You may have heard of Osceola McCarty, an 88-year-old woman in Mississippi who had worked for over 75 years as a 36 woman.
One day after she retired, she went to the bank and discovered that her small monthly 37 had grown to over$150,000. Then to everyone’s surprise, she turned around and 38 almost all of the money to the University of Southern Mississippi (USM) for a 39 fund for students with financial needs. Immediately, she made national 40 .
What you have not heard is how Osceola’s gift had 41 my life. I am 19 years old and the first 42 of an Osceola McCarty Scholarship.
I was a 43 student, and I was determined to go to USM. But I 44 being qualified for a regular scholarship by one point on the entrance exams, and a scholarship was the 45 way I could attend.
One Sunday, I came across the story in the paper about Osceola McCarty and her generous 46 . The next day I went to the financial aid office, and they told me there was still no money 47 for me, but if anything came up they’d call.
A few days later, I was going out with my mother 48 the phone rang. I was told I had been chosen to be given the first Osceola McCarty Scholarship. I was 49 !
McCarty worked hard her whole life, washing clothes by hand. Now that she is 50 , she sits most of the day and reads the Bible, that is, when she is not getting rewards. Every time I go to visit her, she has a new 51 . She’s even gone to the White House. She is so happy and proud. We have tried to talk her into getting a VCR (录像机) so she can tape the programs and see 52 on TV—she just smiles.
McCarty gave me much more than a scholarship. She taught me about the gift of 53 . Now I know there are good people in the world who do good things. She worked hard and helped others, and in turn she has inspired me to 54 when I can some day. So 55 I plan to add to her scholarship fund.
36. A. café B. buffet C. laboratory D. laundry
37. A. expenses B. profits C. savings D. wages
38. A. returned B. donated C. delivered D. removed
39. A. welfare B. project C. scholarship D. research
40. A. headlines B. customs C. sympathies D. doubts
41. A. affected B. formed C. disturbed D. ruined
42. A. designer B. receiver C. contributor D. reporter
43. A. considerate B. dedicated C. casual D. sensitive
44. A. advocated B. regretted C. missed D. avoided
45. A. normal B. wrong C. legal D. only
46. A. gift B. idea C. decision D. plan
47. A. left B. raised C. available D. enough
48. A. since B. before C. though D. when
49. A. shocked B. excited C. puzzled D. encouraged
50. A. retired B. dismissed C. promoted D. transferred
51. A. job B. hobby C. life D. award
52. A. everybody B. everything C. herself D. us
53. A. giving B. understanding C. receiving D. loving
54. A. give up B. give back C. give off D. give in
55. A. suddenly B. originally C. gradually D. eventually
A seeker asks, “I want to make a difference in the world, but there are so many causes crying for attention that I feel deeply confused. I don't know where to put my energy to have the greatest 21 . Where do I begin?”
Lynn Answers:
There is no one “ 22 ” place to begin. Each of us has a different 23 place, and the place where we will be of greatest service has to do with where we most want to 24 . If we want to have an effect on the world around us, it's important to 25 what I think of as our "Area of Power." Our Area of Power is where we feel the most passion to act and have the most 26 that results are 27 .
If we pray for world peace, but have no vision of what this would look like and no faith that our 28 will help, our effect is less than if we pray for peace and harmony in our own 29 with a clear picture of what this means and excitement that healing is possible. Without faith that we can 30 , our power to help is decreased.
21. A. power B. ease C. effect D. result
22. A. right B. real C. similar D. exact
23. A. amusing B. ending C. starting D. finishing
24. A. give B. live C. act D. dream
25. A. work B. regard C. consider D. identify
26. A. power B. peace C. faith D. energy
27. A. visible B. possible C. reasonable D. accessible
28. A. prayers B. players C. seekers D. watchers
29. A. language B. way C. world D. family
30. A. make an effort B. make it
C. make a difference D. make ends meet
Ⅱ. 完型填空
Every time I passed boys who were playing basketball, I stopped to silently watch them. I really envied them. But as a girl, I once thought that I could 16 play basketball.
I like playing basketball though I'm not good at it. I've had a basketball 17 I was a child. At first, I could play freely because no one 18 when I was just a kid. But as I grew up it seemed harder and harder for me to enjoy basketball.
At school, it was always the boys who played basketball during PE classes. The girls were 19 allowed to play volleyball or badminton.
My parents did not 20 me play basketball at home. "Basketball is not fit for girls," they said. 21 when I went to play basketball with my friends, boys 22 at me on the court as if I were an alien.
I was feeling 23 and had lost hope of playing basketball. 24 , something changed the first day of high school. I made some friends who also enjoyed playing basketball. They 25 me to get back on the court.
One of them told me with a smile, "Go your own 26 , let others talk." This girl would always play basketball with me. Even the boy who sat next to me in class talked about 27 with me almost every day.
I was inspired by them. Confidence and passion 28 to my heart. I am ready to stand up and play. I will play as well as I can, 29 for me, even the sky is boundless (无垠的).
Basketball has become an important part of my 30 . I am interested in it. I watch matches and enjoy playing almost every day. Through basketball, not only do I feel happy and confident, but also 31 a lot.
I've heard the NBA star Tracy McGrady say, "Nothing is impossible." It is from an advertisement on TV. I have 32 to realize that life is just like playing basketball. You should have an 33 . After that, just be confident and 34 going. Never give up and you'll make it sooner or later.
I love the motto of the NBA. It can 35 my strong feelings for basketball, "I love this game!"
16. A. ever B. often C. never D. always
17. A. when B. before C. after D. since
18. A. struggled B. cared C. enjoyed D. joined
19. A. only B. almost C. hardly D. not
20. A. encourage B. agree C. let D. permit
21. A. Still B. Yet C. Just D. Even
22. A. looked B. glared C. glanced D. stared
23. A. up B. down C. excited D. satisfied
24. A. Unluckily B. Naturally C. Unexpectedly D. Clearly
25. A. encouraged B. forbade C. ensured D. explored
26. A. effort B. way C. business D. direction
27. A. basketball B. sports C. interests D. dreams
28. A. stuck B. referred C. turned D. returned
29. A. but B. though C. and D. however
30. A. wish B. life C. work D. study
31. A. experience B. grow C. learn D. play
32. A. come B. turned C. refused D. happened
33. A. idea B. aim C. opinion D. effort
34. A, insist B. remain C. keep D. last
35. A. inform B. express C. ignore D. connect
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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,掌握其大意,然后从31-50各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该选项标号涂黑。
In the early 1800’s, a boy named John lived in an orphanage (孤儿院) with several other children. Every day was 31 working and Christmas was the one day of the year 32 the children did not work and received a gift — an orange. The children 33 it so much that they kept it for weeks, and even 34 — smelling it, 35 it and loving it. Usually they tried to preserve(保护) it for so 36 that it often went bad before they ate it.
This year John knew he would soon be 37 enough to leave. He would save the orange until his birthday in July. If he preserved it 38 , he might be able to eat it on his birthday.
Christmas day finally came. The children were so 39 as they entered the dining hall. In his excitement, John knocked over something, causing a big 40 . Immediately the master shouted, “John, leave the hall and there will be no orange for you.” John's heart 41 . He turned and ran back to the 42 room so that the children wouldn’t see his tears.
Then he heard the door open and the children entered. Little Elizabeth with a 43 on her face held out her small hands. “Here John,” she said, “this is for you.” As John 44 his head, he saw a big juicy 45 all peeled and quartered … Each child had sacrificed(舍弃) their own orange by 46 a quarter and had created a big, beautiful orange for him.
John never forgot the sharing, love and personal 47 his friends had shown him that Christmas day. 48 that day, after he became rich, every year he 49 send oranges all over the world to children everywhere. His 50 was that no child would ever spend Christmas without a special Christmas fruit!
31. A. forced B. passed C. taken D. spent
32. A. as B. when C. while D. which
33. A. needed B. wanted C. valued D. liked
34. A. months B. days C. years D. seasons
35. A. tasting B. watching C. pressing D. touching
36. A. much B. soon C. long D. far
37. A. old B. strong C. tall D. experienced
38. A. seriously B. carefully C. secretly D. softly
39. A. nervous B. excited C. pleasant D. eager
40.A. cry B. disappointment C. surprise D. noise
41.A. jumped B. stopped C. broke D. settled
42.A. cold B. small C. old D. lonely
43.A. look B. tears C. comfort D. smile
44.A. shook B. lifted C. put D. turned
45.A. gift B. surprise C. orange D. wonder
46.A. sharing B. breaking C. eating D. taking
47.A. feelings B. affairs C. relation D. sacrifice
48.A. In return for B. In case of C. In memory of D. In search of
49.A. must B. would C. might D. should
50.A. desire B. idea C. meaning D. thinking
第三节完形填空(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,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
If your father never says to you “I love you” when you are a child, it 21 to be more and more difficult for him to say the words as he grows 22 .
I do not 23 hearing the words from my father when I was growing up. 24 , I could not recall(回忆) when I had 25 said those words to him either.
One day, I decided to 26 the ice and make the first 27 . So in our next phone conversation I gathered all my 28 and let out the words in a low voice, “Dad… I love you!”
There was a 29 at the other end and he awkwardly 30 , “Well, same back at ya!”
I was unexpectedly 31 and my voice was raised, “Dad, I know you love me, and I know when you are ready, you will say what you want to say.”
Fifteen minutes later my mother called and 32 asked, “Paul, is everything okay?”
A few weeks later, Dad 33 our phone conversation with the words, “Paul, I love you.” I was so moved that tears were rolling down my cheeks as I finally “34 ” the love. As I sat there in tears I realized that this 35 moment had taken our father-and-son relationship to a new 36 .Shortly afterwards, my father narrowly 37 death following heart surgery(外科手术). Many times 38 , I have 39 if I had not taken the first step and Dad not 40 the surgery, I would have never “heard” the love.
21. A. works out B. breaks out C. comes out D. turns out
22. A. wiser B. busier C. weaker D. older
23. A. remember B. enjoy C. mind D. regret
24. A. Truthfully B. Fortunately C. Naturally D. Obviously
25. A. only B. last C. once D. first
26. A. melt B. break C. strike D. build
27. A. complaint B. promise C. move D. impression
28. A. strength B. ideas C. words D. attention
29. A. sigh B. silence C. voice D. cry
30. A. refused B. shouted C. replied D. explained
31 A. touched B. frightened C. shocked D. annoyed
32. A. excitedly B. nervously C. willingly D. sadly
33. A. continued B. checked C. concluded D. interrupted
34. A. accepted B. expected C. learned D. heard
35. A. quiet B. difficult C. special D. different
36. A. level B. idea C. world D. end
37. A. managed B. escaped C. avoided D. faced
38. A. then B. ago C. before D. Since
39. A. realized B. found C. doubted D. wondered
40. A. challenged B. experienced C. survived D. received
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。
It was almost Christmas. We wrote to my father, asking him to 36 an artificial tree for us and _37 it to us in several smaller boxes. Two days before Christmas we were in a 38 . All of the boxes that my father had sent us arrived except for the one with the tree 39 . We decided to wait one more day.
Meanwhile, in Bremerhaven, a young mail clerk 40 a box under a counter. He 41 that someone would be without a tree for Christmas. Although he was closing up and there was no 42_ on Christmas, he processed the mail and got it to Mannheim.
After putting the 43 on the proper shelf, he headed to the snack bar. The place was 44 and he ended up sharing a table. Two men were speaking and the clerk discovered that one of his 45 at the table was working in Mannheim. He said to the man, "You could 46 play Santa for someone in Mannheim tonight if you'd like to." The man 47 to deliver it and the two walked to the mail room to 48 the package.
At home in Mannheim, we were busily 49 to think up some way to put our tree together, but couldn't 50 a workable solution. We were ready to give up 51 the door bell rang. There stood a stranger holding a long 52 carton, our tree trunk. We invited him in, 53 it was Christmas Eve and he was 54 to get home to his own family.
The next day as we watched our little boy's eyes light up at the 55 of our beautiful tree, I whispered a little prayer: "Bless the stranger who brightened up our Christmas with his kindness."
36. A. sell B. buy C. deliver D. bring
37. A. send B. pass C. carry D. take
38. A. surprise B. hunger C. pleasure D. panic
39. A. leaf B. trunk C. stand D. branch
40. A. watched B. caught C. spotted D. broke
41. A. directed B. whispered C. realized D. confirmed
42. A. delivery B. customer C. money D. letter
43. A. present B. tree C. mail D. package
44. A. crowded B. small C. noisy D. normal
45. A. friends B. colleagues C. relatives D. companions
46. A. really B. confidently C. kindly D. patiently
47. A. overcame B. agreed C. astonished D. struggled
48. A. fetch B. transform C. post D. consult
49. A. solving B. explaining C. trying D. worrying
50. A. come across B. come back to C. come upon D. come up with
51. A. while B. when C. as D. since
52. A. slim B. beautiful C. thick D. heavy
53. A. but B. so C. because D. or
54. A. in surprise B. it, the, way C. in a hurt7 D. in lime
55. A. sight B. back C. corner D. scene
第三节完形填空(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,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Chuck was one of my students in my high school English class. He was a writer of great 21. So, when he was accepted into the journalism program at the University of Missouri, I wasn’t 22.
During his first year at college, Chuck stopped by the school a few times to keep me informed of his 23. We recalled(回忆)that we had worked together several years before to 24 money for 23 sick Cambodian babies who were being cared for by a nurse friend of mine in Thailand, a place far away yet close to our 25. Chuck raised several thousand dollars. It was an activity that 26 our formal relationship into a friendship.
In his second year at college, it was discovered that Chuck had lung cancer and had only a short while to 27. I went to see him one day. Seeing me, he was filled with 28 and we talked and laughed for most of the afternoon.
About six weeks later, Chuck died. It was a great 29 for everyone, especially for his family. Chuck was 30 and full of promise. More importantly, he was a good person, a just person.
When I went to his 31, his father told me that several weeks before, Chuck had asked him to 32 his possessions with him so that he might select a few things to be buried in the coffin(棺木) with him . Chuck 33 six items, including an essay he had written.
He told me that Chuck liked the 34 I had written to him at the bottom of the last page. In that little note, I affirmed his talent as a 35.
I was grateful for the 36 gift Chuck gave me that day. His taking my note with him offered me a great opportunity to 37 students’ lives. I felt a sense of purpose that was greater than ever. Whenever I 38 my purpose, I think of Chuck, and I am reminded of it once again: 39 have the power to affect hearts and 40 for a long time.
21. A. use B. promise C. height D. assistance
22.A. disappointed B. amused C. excited D. surprised
23. A. secret B. job C. progress D. family
24. A. raise B. borrow C. spend D. save
25. A. college B. hearts C. village D. friends
26. A. transformed B. divided C. put D. devoted
27. A. spare B. act C. live D. sleep
28. A. worry B. joy C. pain D. tears
29. A. honor B. comfort C. day D. loss
30. A. fortunate B. serious C. talented D. unsatisfied
31. A. funeral B. office C. dormitory D. school
32. A. go over B. take over C. give away D. threw away
33. A. added B. bought C. examined D. chose
34. A. story B. letter C. joke D. message
35. A. writer B. teacher C. doctor D. comedian
36. A. excellent B. practical C. extraordinary D. expensive
37. A. believe B. draw C. know D. influence
38. A. remember B. forget C. change D. achieve
39. A. Parents B. Teachers C. Students D. Strangers
40. A. health B. concentration C. accents D. minds
II、语言知识及应用(共两节, 满分35分)
第一节:单项填空(共10小题,每小题2分,满分20分)
阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,然后从21—30个题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
In a telephone survey of more than 2,000 adults,21% said they believed the sun revolved (旋转)around the earth. An additional 7% did not know which revolved around which. I have no doubt that all o f these people were __21__ in school that the earth revolves around the sun; ___22__may even have written it on a test. But they never __23___ their incorrect mental models of planetary (行星的) motion because their everyday observations didn't support what their teachers told them: People see the sun "moving __24___ the sky as morning turns to night,and the earth seems stationary (静止的) while that is happening.
Students can learn the right answers by __25___ in class,and yet never combined them with their working models of the world. The objectively correct answer the professor accepts and the ___26___ personal understanding of the world can __27___ side by side,each unaffected by the other.
Outside of class,the student continues to accept the model ___28____because it has always worked well in that circumstance. Unless professors address specific errors in students' personal models of the world,students are not ___29___ to replace them with the ___30___ one.
21.A.learned B.suggested C.taught D.advised
22.A.those B.these C.who D.they
23.A.formed B.altered C.believed D.thought
24.A.around B.across C.on D.above
25.A.heart B.hand C.ink D.paper
26.A.adult's B.teacher's C.scientist's D.student's
27.A.exist B.occur C.survive D.maintain
28.A.privately B.individually C.personally D.generally
29.A.obliged B.likely C.probable D.partial
30.A.perfect B.better C.reasonable D.correct
SECTION B
Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C or D.Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.
Handshaking, though a European way of greeting people, is now often seen in big cities of China.Nobody knows exactly when the practice 36 in Europe.It is said that long long ago in Europe when people met, they showed their unarmed hands to each other as a sign of 37 .As time went on and trade in cities grew rapidly, people in cities began to clap each other’s hands to make a(n) 38 or to reach an agreement.This was later changed into shaking hands among friends on meeting or 39 each other."Let' s shake (hands) on it" sometimes means agreement reached.
Do the Europeans shake hands wherever they go and with whomever they meet? 40 .Sometimes the Chinese abroad reach out their hands too often to be 41 .It is really very impolite to 42 your hand when the other person, especially when it is a woman, shows little interest in shaking hands with you and when the meeting does not 43 anything to him or her. 44 , for politeness, he holds out his unwilling hand in answer to your uninvited hand, just touch it slightly.There is generally a misunderstanding among the 45 that Westerners are usually open and straightforward, while the Chinese are rather reserved(矜持的) 46 .But the truth is that some people in western countries are more reserved than some Chinese today.So it is a good idea to shake hands with a Westerner 47 when he or she shows interest in further relations with you.
36.A.came B.grew C.turned D.started
37.A.interest B.eagerness C.goodwill D.patience
38.A.signal B.noise C.offer D.deal
39.A.leaving B.seeing C.kissing D.visiting
40.A.Yes B.Maybe C.Well D.No
41.A.polite B.kind C.helpful D.interested
42.A.hold B.give C.shake D.display
43.A.mean B.matter C.count D.make
44.A.As long as B.However C.Even if D.Therefore
45.A.people B.Chinese C.Europeans D.public
46.A.in person B.in manner C.in harmony D.in secret
47.A.absolutely B.possibly C.only D.definitely
第三节: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,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
When talking about Olympics, we will never forget July 13th, 2001, the day Mr. Samaranch declared Beijing would host the 2008 Olympics. At that very 41 ,all Chinese people were inspired by it and jumped with 42 .Why did we all feel delighted? It is obvious that the Olympic 43 will burn in Beijing, from Olympic City to the Great Wall. As our concepts for the Games 44 , 'the Green Olympics, the High-tech Olympics and the 45 Olympics', the Games will give us a chance to have 46 exchanges, and to show splendid Chinese culture and its people's positive attitudes.
In order to reach 'the Green Olympics', government and 47 have a lot to do. For instance, the government 48 better the public transportation, such as 49 the metro transport network. The introduction of one-way 2-yuan price system is a good example. It boosts(推进) the use of the public transportation. 50 , residents must mind their behavior. We should participate in various 51 improvement activities.
'The High-tech Olympics' pushes our enterprises to be more 52 . Nowadays, the media always 53 to 'soft power' and many people believe 'the People's Olympics' is part of it. We 54 the Athens Olympics not for how many medals Greece got, 55 for its people's positive attitudes. As the 56 ,we should be more friendly and hospitable(好客的). A 57 society, full of love, where people are confident and help each other, is required. It can be the best 58 card to make people all over the world remember China.
The Olympic fire has been burning. To make it the best one in history, 59 should make a contribution. Actions speak 60 than words. Let's work together and be a volunteer for the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games!
41. A. moment B. second C. minute D. time
42. A. entertainment B. joy C. fun D. amusement
43. A. torch B. spirit C. fire D. heat
44. A. state B. go C. say D. run
45. A. Human's B. Nation's C. Citizen's D. People's
46. A. cultural B. political C. technical D. social
47. A. civilians B. athletes C. residents D. customers
48. A. would B. Could C. might D. should
49. A. running B. improving C. settling D. putting
50. A. Thus B. Therefore C. Besides D. However
51. A. friendly B. scientific C. athletic D. environmental
52. A. attractive B. potential C. creative D. traditional
53. A. occur B. refer C. happen D. turn
54. A. remember B. remind C. request D. require
55. A. though B. while C. yet D. but
56. A. guest B. host C. friend D. player
57. A. competitive B. thankful C. harmonious D. diverse
58. A. name B. post C. greeting D. credit
59. A. nobody B. someone C. they D. everyone
60. A. louder B. harder C. higher D. stronger
II. 完形填空(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,然后从16—30各题所给的A、B、C和D项中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
When I moved into an empty dormitory for the first time two years ago, I was certain of a few things. Firstly, I realized that I didn’t 16 anybody at the school. Secondly, I knew that I wanted to work hard at my lessons and learn something useful. And thirdly, I wanted to have a good time with new classmates, without my parents around.
The first 17 frightened me in the beginning. But that 18 quickly disappeared. It was the other two goals 19 ended up being my difficulties. I knew that it was hard to devote enough time to class and to social efforts. But I wanted to 20 in both. I knew this would be a 21 , but I didn’t realize how much until classes began.
I got on well with the other girls who lived in my dorm. 22 , instead of finishing my homework 23 it was due, I went upstairs and had ice cream with my neighbor. I always finished it the next day between classes. I knew it wasn’t very good and the grade I 24 showed my lack of effort.
I was 25 that I needed to find some sort of balance. So I created a schedule that would 26 my time up between going to class, doing homework, and relaxing. It seemed like a good idea, but I was only able to 27 it for a few days. A schedule like that was too much pressure.
So I tried another 28 . Each week I made a list of everything I had to get done during that week. Then, under the list of things I had to get done, I made a list of things I could do if I had time.
This is the method I have used since then. I’m glad that I’ve learned to 29 things and it has 30 prepare me for what is to come after graduation.
16. A. know B. recognize C. realize D. like
17. A. teacher B. day C. class D. realization
18. A. happiness B. excitement C. fear D. desire
19. A. which B. what C. that D. who
20. A. win B. succeed C. get D. wish
21. A. chance B. job C. challenge D. time
22. A. Often B. Seldom C. Unluckily D. Fortunately
23. A. because B. when C. after D. before
24. A. demanded B. took C. accepted D. received
25. A. asleep B. awake C. ashamed D. aware
26. A. fix B. divide C. put D. build
27. A. use B. keep C. follow D. make
28. A. plan B. energy C. pressure D. effort
29. A. do B. control C. balance D. hold
30. A. had B. helped C. let D. forced
Directions: 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 fits the context.
A detailed study of biological diversity(多样性)in town and city gardens has found that they offer a vital refuge for animals and plants. It has also fund that many of the ideas about wildlife gardening are not1.In fact, small gardens are just as good as big gardens at2wildlife, suburban gardens are not always better than city gardens and non-native plants are not always harmful to native insects and birds. Britain's 16,000,000 gardens are a refuge for hundreds of species of animals and plants that would find it3to survive onintensively (精细地)farmed land. According to the study, gardens are amazingly varied even compared to4environments that are good for wildlife. Small gardens are more interesting5they vary a great deal in botanical environment, All the wildlife responds to the variation.
Ken Thompson of Sheffield University was involved n the first detailed study of the6living in British gardens when he and his colleagues surveyed7gardens in Sheffield. They really found a(n)8diversity of plants and animals. They also identified a range of simple9that improved a garden's environment for wildlife. The top thing is to grow more big trees as these greatly10the volume of vegetation in the garden and a lot of11means a lot of places to live and a lot of things to eat.12, create a pond for insects and frogs. Think before stocking it with fish which will eat insect eggs. Also, it is not wise to light up the garden at night with bright lawn lamps, which will13many night creatures, Finally, don't be too tidy: don't be14to clear up everything when the garden stops flowering. Just15a bit of things lying around.
To sum up, people who want to turn their gardens into wildlife refuges should 64 and let the grass grow tall, the flowers turn to seed and trees expand skyward.
1. |
A.true B.basic C.vivid D.simple |
2. |
A.selecting B.importing C.offering D.attracting |
3. |
A.impossible B.illegal C.lucky D.convenient |
4. |
A.peaceful B.warm C.natural D.clean |
5. |
A.before B.unless C.but D.because |
6. |
A.wildlife B.men C.germ D.pet |
7. |
A.confusing B.complete C.surprising D.orderly |
8. |
A.measures B.standards C.services D.functions |
9. |
A.occupy B.increase C.limit D.reduce |
10. |
A.vegetation B.reservation C.preparation D.decoration |
11. |
A.By contrast B.As a result C.In other words D.In addition |
12. |
A.block B.disturb C.benefit D.protect |
13. |
A.in a mess B.in a way C.in a hurry D.in a while |
14. |
A.forget B.remove C.avoid D.leave |
15. |
A.escape B.relax C.strive D.retire |
第二节.完形填空(共20题,每小题1分,共20分)
There was a blacksmith(铁匠) who wasn't satisfied with his work. Once he complained, “I am not well and my work is too warm. I want to be a ____36____ on the mountain. There it must be _____37____, for the wind blows and the trees give a shade..” A wise man who had ___38____ over all things replied, “Go you, be a stone.” And he was a stone, high up on the ____39_____ side. It happened that a stone-cutter ____40____ that way for a stone and when he saw the one that had been the ____41____, he knew that it was what he ____42_____ and he began to cut it. The stone ____43____ out, “This hurts! I no longer want to be a stone. A stone-cutter I want to be. That ____44____ be pleasant.” The wise man, humoring him, said, “Be a cutter.” ____45____ he became a stone-cutter and as he went seeking a suitable stone, he ____46____ tired and his feet were sore(酸痛). He ____47____,” I no longer want to cut stone. I would be the sun; that would be pleasant.” The wise man ___48____, “Be the sun.” And he was the sun. But the sun was warmer than the blacksmith, than a stone, than a stone-cutter, and he complained, “I do not ____49____ this. I would be the moon. It ___50____ cool.” The wise man spoke yet again, “Be the moon.” And he was the moon. This is warmer than being the sun,” ____51___ he, “for the light from the sun ____52____on me ever. I do not want to be the moon. I would be a ___53____ again. That, indeed, is the ___54____ life.” But the wise man replied, “I am ____55____of your changing. You wanted to be the moon; the moon you are and you will remain.”
36. A. tree B. iron C. stone D. stone-cutter
37. A. warm B. hot C. cold D. cool
38. A. energy B. force C. power D. strength
39. A. river B. mountain C. lake D. sea
40. A. went B. took C. came D. made
41. A. moon B. sun C. wise man D. blacksmith
42. A. bought B. caught C. sought D. protected
43. A. cried B. read C. spoke D. looked
44. A. would B. should C. will D. shall
45. A. Though B. Nevertheless C. Thus D. But
46. A. became B. turned C. grew D. went
47. A. complained B. suggested C. persuaded D. nodded
48. A. refused B. commanded C. mentioned D. married
49. A. like B. hate C. want D. get
50. A. feels B. sounds C. looks D. smells
51. A. whispered B. shouted C. stated D. declared
52. A. twinkles B. shines C. drops D. falls
53. A. smith B. carpenter C. woodcutter D. stone-cutter
54. A. worst B. best C. longest D. shortest
55. A. bored B. fond C. proud D. afraid
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