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He could not hide his _________ his children’s rudeness.


  1. A.
    embarrassing by
  2. B.
    embarrassment at
  3. C.
    being embarrassed with
  4. D.
    being embarrassing for
B
embarrassment和at搭配。句意为“他无法掩饰因孩子的无理而造成的尴尬”。
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完形填空(共20小题;每小题1.5分,共30分)

      阅读下面短文,从短文后所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白出的最佳选项。

?After 42-year-old guy Tom had quitted his job, he began to make up his mind to become a freelance (self-employed) writer, no one could tell for sure whether he would succeed or not.He found a cold storage room in a building, set up a(n)  21  typewriter and settled down to work.

    After a year or so, however, Tom began to  22  himself.He found it was difficult to earn his living by  23  what he wrote.But Tom determined to put his dream to the test —  24  it meant living with uncertainty and fear of  25 .This is the shadowland of hope, and  26  with a dream must learn to live there.

    One day Tom got a call, “We need a(n)  27 , and we’re paying $6,000 a year.” $6,000 was  28  money in 1960.It would enable Tom to get a nice apartment, a used car and more. 29 , he could write on the side. 30  the dollars were dancing in Tom’s head, something  31  his senses.He had dreamed of being a  32  — full time.“Thanks, but no,” Tom said  33 .“I’m going to stick it out and write.”

    After Tom got off the phone, he  34  everything he had: two cans of vegetables and 18 cents.Tom put the cans and cents into a  35  bag, saying to himself, “There’s everything you’ve made of yourself so far.”

  Finally his work was  36  in 1970.Instantly he had the kind of fame and success that  37  writers ever experience.The shadows had turned into limelight.

  Then one day, Tom  38  a box filled with things he had owned years before 39  was a paper bag with two cans and 18 cents.Suddenly he  40 himself working in that cold storage room.It reminds Tom, and anyone with a dream, of the courage and persistence it takes to stay the course in the shadowland.

A.excellent   B.used C.expensive    D.priceless

A.regret  B.hate C.doubt    D.trust

A.selling B.buying   C.reading  D.appreciating

A.Now that    B.What if  C.As if    D.Even though

A.success B.failure  C.perspiration     D.loss

A.someone B.none C.nobody   D.anyone

A.boss    B.assistant    C.manager  D.writer

A.false   B.little   C.real D.high

A.However B.Still    C.Besides  D.Therefore

A.As  B.But  C.If   D.Because

A.hurt    B.destroyed    C.cleared    D.struck

A.driver  B.assistant    C.writer   D.dancer

A.hesitantly  B.firmly   C.slowly   D.hurriedly

A.pulled out  B.pulled apart C.pulled back  D.pulled down

A.cloth   B.metal    C.plastic  D.paper

A.written B.published    C.completed    D.punished

A.few B.great    C.famous   D.poor

A.sought  B.searched C.found    D.picked

A.Above   B.Below    C.Outside  D.Inside

A.called  B.pictured C.described    D.reminded


There was a man who had a little boy that he loved very much.Every day after work the man would come home and 36  with the little boy.He would always  37 all of his extra time with the little boy.
One night, while the man was at work, he  38 that he had extra work to do for the evening, and that he wouldn't be able to play with his little boy.39 he wanted to be able to give the boy something to keep him  40.So, looking around his office, he saw a magazine with a large  41 of the world on the cover.He got a(n) 42 .He removed the map, and then patiently tore it up into small pieces.Then he put all the 43 in his coat pocket.
When he got home, the little boy came 44 to him and was ready to play. The man 45 that he had extra work to do and couldn't play just now.He 46 the little boy into the dining room, and 47 all the pieces of the map.He spread them on the table.He explained that it was a map of the world, and that by the time he could 48 together, his extra work would be 49_, and they could both play.Surely this would keep the child busy for hours, he thought.
About half an hour later the boy came to the man and said, "Okay, it's finished. Can we play now?" The man was50, saying, "That's impossible.Let's have a look" And 51 enough, there was the picture of the world, all put together every piece in its 52 .The man said, “That’s amazing! How did you do that?” The boy said, “It's 53.On the 54 of the page is a(n)55 of a man.When I put the man together the whole world fell into place.”

【小题1】
A.enjoyB.watchC.shareD.play
【小题2】
A.takeB.spendC.spareD.have
【小题3】
A.recognizedB.toldC.realizedD.expected
【小题4】
A.HoweverB.OrC.ForD.But
【小题5】
A.happyB.busyC.excitedD.silent
【小题6】
A.mapB.pictureC.figureD.image
【小题7】
A.informationB.chanceC.ideaD.advice
【小题8】
A.worldB.piecesC.paperD.magazine
【小题9】
A.runningB.expectingC.shoutingD.meeting
【小题10】
A.explainedB.persuadedC.shoutedD.discussed
【小题11】
A.askedB.orderedC.ledD.showed
【小题12】
A.did upB.dealt withC.put outD.took out
【小题13】
A.look it upB.get it aroundC.put it backD.turn it over
【小题14】
A.finishedB.wastedC.deliveredD.filled
【小题15】
A.shockedB.surprisedC.satisfiedD.tired
【小题16】
A.beautifulB.sureC.rightD.quite
【小题17】
A.wayB.positionC.sideD.place
【小题18】
A.funnyB.difficultC.simpleD.interesting
【小题19】
A.backB.coverC.topD.front
【小题20】
A.pictureB.impressionC.sculptureD.shade

Once there was a very brilliant, creative and learned man. He gained much ____36_____while traveling throughout the world. Unfortunately he lost his legs and left arm in a traffic accident, leaving only a finger and thumb on his right hand. He became so ____37_____ that he was afraid he would spend his life _____38_____ and would no longer be able to use his life in a(n) ____39_____way.
One day, he remembered how he had always loved getting ____40_____. He realized that he still had partial ____41_____ of his right hand and could write with  ____42_____. Then, he had an idea. “Why not write to other people who need encouragement?”
He ___43___ where he could find those who could be encouraged if they read his letters. He thought of people in ____44___. Many of them had hope of regaining their ____45___ . Others would keep feeling depressed and remain put away for the rest of their lives. He decided that he must try to __46____ them. So he wrote to a prison ministry about sending letters to the prisoners. The prison minister replied that writing to the prisoners would be  ____47____. However, it would be against prison rules for the prisoners to write back.
____48_____with the intention, the man began sending   49   messages of God’s love, hope, strength, and encouragement. He wrote twice a week, testing his strength and ability to the ___50____. He poured his heart and soul into his words,  ___51_____ his experience, sense of humor, optimism, and faith.
It was difficult to write those letters, especially without hope of any ___52___. Frequently, he felt discouraged, wondering if anyone  ___53____read his letters. However, this was his ___54____chance,so he determined to continue.
At last, he received a letter from the prison officer, which said, “Please write on the best paper you can afford. Your letters are passed from cell (牢房) to cell until they almost fall to ____55___!”
We all have unique experiences, abilities and talents. We can discover ways to reach others in need of encouragement and strength.

【小题1】
A.wealthB.faith C.experience D.confidence
【小题2】
A.depressedB.embarrassed C.ashamed D.thrilled
【小题3】
A.writing B.suffering C.weeping D.wandering
【小题4】
A.abnormalB.regular C.comfortable D.meaningful
【小题5】
A.presentsB.e-mails C.letters D.prizes
【小题6】
A.sense B.strength C.shape D.function
【小题7】
A.affectionB.caution C.difficulty D.confidence
【小题8】
A.estimatedB.doubted C.assumed D.wondered
【小题9】
A.hospitalsB.churchesC.prisons D.charities
【小题10】
A.familiesB.letters C.freedom D.conscience
【小题11】
A.releaseB.reach C.defend D.know
【小题12】
A.acceptableB.reasonable C.forbidden D.considered
【小题13】
A.FacedB.FilledC.SatisfiedD.Impressed
【小题14】
A.holy B.daily C.one-way D.round-way
【小题15】
A.point B.worst C.degree D.limit
【小题16】
A.sharingB.learning C.gaining D.enriching
【小题17】
A.successB.reply C.help D.progress
【小题18】
A.curiouslyB.patiently C.carefully D.actually
【小题19】
A.only B.better C.extra D.lost
【小题20】
A.ruin B.pieces C.the ground D.the bottom

A man lost his legs in a tragic accident. After the accident, only two fingers  36  on his right hand.

However, he was bright, creative and educated. He had gained much experience while traveling throughout the world. Yet, he became very  37  after the accident. He was afraid he would spend his life 38  and would no longer be able to live a life in a(n)  39  way.

One day, he remembered how he had 40  loved getting letters. He realized that he still had partial  41   of his right hand and could write with difficulty. Then, he had an idea. “Why not write to other people who need  42 ?”

Who to write to? He thought of people in prison. Many of them hoped to  43 their freedom. Others would keep feeling sad and remain locked away for the rest of their lives. He decided that he must try to  44   them.

He wrote to a prison officer about sending letters to prisoners. The prison officer replied that writing to the prisoners would be 45 . However, it would be 46  prison rules for them to write back.

Filled with the 47  of carrying out his idea, the man knew he had to write. He began sending one-way 48  of love, hope, strength and encouragement. 

He 49  twice a week, testing his strength and ability to the limit. He poured his heart and soul into his words, 50  his experience and optimism.

It was difficult to write those letters, especially without hope of a 51 . Frequently, he felt discouraged. He often wondered if anyone 52  read his letters. However,  he determined to 53  as long as he could help others.

One day he received a letter from the prison officer. It was a short note from the officer who monitored  and 54  the prison mails.

The letter said, “Please write on the best paper you can 55 . Your letters are passed from cell (牢房) to cell until they fall to pieces!”

1.                A.appeared       B.remained       C.grew D.developed

 

2.                A.moved         B.depressed       C.interested D.tired

 

3.                A.worrying        B.regretting       C.thinking  D.suffering

 

4.                A.meaningful      B.different        C.new D.attractive

 

5.                A.seldom         B.never          C.always    D.hardly

 

6.                A.muscle         B.energy         C.task D.function

 

7.                A.money         B.knowledge      C.friendship D.encouragement

 

8.                A.enjoy          B.express         C.regain    D.receive

 

9.                A.educate        B.reach          C.save D.support

 

10.               A.impossible      B.necessary       C.acceptable D.difficult

 

11.               A.against         B.above          C.from D.within

 

12.               A.plan           B.strength        C.ability D.intention

 

13.               A.messages       B.tickets         C.gifts  D.rules

 

14.               A.played         B.traveled        C.wrote D.studied

 

15.               A.forgetting       B.sharing         C.increasing D.forming

 

16.               A.story          B.reply          C.job   D.reward

 

17.               A.immediately     B.already         C.actually   D.luckily

 

18.               A.wait           B.ask            C.change    D.continue

 

19.               A.checked        B.chose          C.kept D.sent

 

20.               A.make          B.afford          C.imagine   D.expect

 

 

IF and WHEN often had lunch together.Their conversation always focused  36  the things they hoped to achieve and they loved to talk about them.

This particular Saturaday when they met for lunch, WHEN  37  IF wasn’t in a great mood (心情). After they sat at the usual table_  38 _ for them, WHEN asked IF, "You don't seem your usual  39 _self(样子)?" IF replied, "Yesterday I saw a course I wanted to take.If only I   40  the time."

WHEN knew exactly how IF felt and said, "I too saw a  41 _and I' m going to register when I get   42 money." WHEN then questioned IF, "What about the new job you were going to apply for?" IF answered, "I would have applied, but my   43   broke down.I couldn't type my resume(简历)."

"Don't worry.I've been thinking about looking for another job also,  44 _I'll wait and when the weather gets   45 _.I will look then.I hate this awful weather."

The man sitting nearby heard them talking about when this and if that.When he couldn't  46 __it any more, he went to them and said, "I think I know   47 _ you could solve your problems."

IF smiled and thought that even if he knew the  48 __they faced, there was no way he could help!  49 _, IF asked the man for advice.The man said, "Your conversation reminds me of an old   50 _ .IF and WHEN were planted, and nothing   51 _."

IF and WHEN both looked surprised and began to feel 52 of living their life for the "ifs" and "whens".Finally, they came to a(n)_  53 _: next time they met, there would be no "ifs" or "whens"; they would   54 _ talk about what they had   55 _ !

1.A.in                 B.on               C.at               D.against

2.A.sensed             B.insisted         C.declared        D.promised

3.A.cleaned            B.made             C.used             D.reserved

4.A.sensitive         B.honest           C.cheerful        D.clumsy

5.A.had                B.spent            C.seized          D.valued

6.A.notice             B.job              C.course          D.chance

7.A.lucky              B.pocket           C.enough           D.paper

8.A.computer           B.fridge           C.camera           D.recorder

9.A.or                 B.but             C.for             D.after

10.A.drier             B.colder           C.wilder          D.nicer

11.A.take             B.decline          C.support         D.watch

12.A.if                B.where            C.why              D.how

13.A.changes          B.expenses         C.challenges      D.possibilities

14.A.Sadly                           B.Curiously              C.Calmly           D.Stubbornly

15.A.saying           B.story            C.habit            D.fiction

16.A.rose             B.grew            C.removed          D.remained

17.A.tired            B.proud            C.ashamed          D.aware

18.A.ambition         B.conclusion      C.description      D.agreement

19.A.even                           B.only                    C.still                D.thus

20.A.discussed                    B.promised        C.arranged        D.achieved

 

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