题目内容
14.Half a year before graduation from college,my son began to seek a job.(36)B the financial crisis,fewer companies would like to (37)C new staff.My son targeted a company that was (38)Dto hire only one person (39)Athere were more than twenty people filling their resumes.After the interview,there would only be 3who could enter the final round,which would later(40)Cone person to be employed.Everything seemed to go quite(41)Band my son passed the first round and entered the final round in a week.
On the day of the final interview,my son and other two (42)D arrived at the interview place on time,(43)A the test.Unexpectedly,the interview was unbelievably (44)B.The interviewer only said to them,
"All of you are very super.Please go home and wait for our (45)B.We will tell you the (46)A in 3days.Good luck to all of you!"On the morning of the third day,my son received a text from the company shortly after breakfast that he was not employed.We all felt very(47)C.
In nightfall that day,my son suddenly told me (48)B on the phone,"Dad,I have been employed!"Greatly surprised,I could not wait to ask him,"What's the whole (49)A?"My son told me that he received another text saying that he was employed.Actually the first text sent to my son was also (50)C of the test in the interview.Three men received the same text this morning and only my son's (51)B was"Thank you"while the others said"Goodbye".
Only then did I know that my son's"hope"(52)C in that way.That is,when you feel disappointed,do not (53)B to say"thank you"to the one who disappoints you.Saying"thank you"shows respect for others'work and shows your grand (54)A.Therefore,while under the same condition,you will get the upper hand in terms of (55)D compared with others!
36.A.As to | B.Due to | C.Instead of | D.Contrary to |
37.A.promote | B.train | C.employ | D.discover |
38.A.encouraged | B.allowed | C.supposed | D.intended |
39.A.while | B.since | C.though | D.if |
40.A.meet | B.attract | C.decide | D.represent |
41.A.slowly | B.smoothly | C.secretly | D.silently |
42.A.members | B.students | C.friends | D.candidates |
43.A.waiting for | B.watching over | C.thinking about | D.looking into |
44.A.formal | B.simple | C.funny | D.strange |
45.A.information | B.notice | C.order | D.return |
46.A.result | B.choice | C.mark | D.idea |
47.A.annoyed | B.puzzled | C.disappointed | D.shocked |
48.A.doubtfully | B.excitedly | C.calmly | D.worriedly |
49.A.matter | B.cause | C.conclusion | D.interview |
50.A.middle | B.ending | C.part | D.course |
51.A.way | B.reply | C.problem | D.question |
52.A.changed | B.grew | C.came | D.developed |
53.A.expect | B.forget | C.dislike | D.regret |
54.A.generosity | B.curiosity | C.dignity | D.personality |
55.A.abilities | B.strengths | C.challenges | D.opportunities |
分析 本文讲述了主人公的儿子在毕业的时候开始找工作,由于金融危机,找到工作遇到了困难,他向一家公司递交了简历,有二十多人申请了这份工作.作为考试测试的一部分,这家公司给所有应聘的人打电话说他们落选了,在所有人中,只有主人公的儿子听到落选之后,依然给对方说了谢谢,而正是因为这一点,作者的儿子成功的得到了这份工作.
解答 36-40 BCDAC 41-45 BDABB 46-50 ACBAC 51-55 BCBAD
36.B 考查短语的含义.句意为:半年前,儿子大学毕业,他开始找工作.由于金融危机的缘故,没有几家公词愿意雇佣新的职员.as to 至于,对于; due to 由于;instead of 代替,相反;contrary to 与---相反.由此可知答案应为B.
37.C 考查动词词义. 句意为:由于金融危机,很少有公司愿意再雇佣新的职员,由此可知此处应为雇佣的意思.promote vt 提拔,提升;train vt 培训,训练; employ vt 雇佣;discover vt 发现.故答案应为C.
38.D 考查动词的词义.句意为:我的儿子瞄上了一家打算雇佣一名新职员的公司.encourage vt 鼓励,鼓舞; allow vt 允许 suppose vt 猜想,料想;intend vt 打算,想要.打算雇佣新职员.故答案应为D.
39.A 考查连词的意思.句意为:我的儿子瞄上了一家公司,然而有二十多个人填了简历.while conj 然而,轻微的转折;since conj 既然; though conj 虽然,尽管; if conj 如果.
此处表示报名的人数多而有点儿震惊应试确实有困难的意思.
40:C 考查动词词义.句意为:在面试之后,将有三个人进入最后一轮的决赛,并从中决定一个人被雇佣.meet vt 会见,碰见;attract vt 吸引; decide vt 决定; represent vt代表.故答案应为C.
41.B 考查副词的词义.句意为:一切似乎都很顺利,我的儿子通过了第一轮,一个周之后,要参加决赛.slowly adv 慢慢地;smoothly adv 流利地,平滑地;secretly adv 秘密地;silently adv 安静地,寂静地.事情进行得很顺利,故应为B.
42:D 考查名词的词义.句意为:在决赛的那天,我的儿子和另两位参选者按时到达了面试的现场.member n 成员,会员;student n 学生;friend n 朋友; candicate n 参赛者,候选人.故答案应为D.
43:A 考查动词短语的含义.句意为:我的儿子和另两位候选人按时到达现场,等候测试.wait for 等待;watch over 看守,监视;think about 思考,考虑;look into 调查,观察.应是三个人在等待测试.故答案应为A.
44:B 考查形容词的词义.句意为:没有料到的是,面试竟是如此的简单.从下文,面试的人告诉他们,他们都很优秀让他们回去等待通知可以知到,这次面试没有设置什么题目,所以应为简单.formal adj 正式的,拘谨的;simple adj 简单的;funny adj 有趣的 strange adj 奇怪的.故答案应为B.
45:B 考查名词的词义.句意为:面试的人员告诉他们,让他们回去等待通知.information n 消息,信息; notice n 通知,通告;order n 命令;return n 返回,归还.公词应该是通知我们面试的结果,不应是获取信息.故答案应为B.
46:A 考查名词的词义.句意为:回去等待通知,三天之后告诉我们结果.此处应该是面试的结果,故为result.result n 结果;choice n 选择;mark n 标志,标记;idea n 思想,主意.故答案应为A.
47:C 考查动词词义.句意为:在第三天,我的儿子刚吃过早饭不久就收到了面试的结果通知他,他被有被雇佣,对这个结果,全家人应该感觉到是有点失望.annoyed adj 烦恼的,烦闷的;puzzled adj 困惑的;disappointed adj 失望的;shocked adj 震惊的.故答案应为C.
48:B 考查副词词义.句意为:那天傍晚的时候,儿子突然打电话兴奋的告诉我,他被录取了.后面的意思说被录取,由此可知应为兴奋地告诉我.calmly adv 平静地,镇静地;excitedly adv 激动地,兴奋地;doubtfully adv 有疑惑地,怀疑地;worriedly adv 担心地,忧虑地.故答案应为B.
49.A 考查名词的词义.儿子兴奋地告诉我,他被录取了,而作为我来说,是想迫不急待地知道事情的经过.所以句意为:我迫不急待地想知道整个事情的经过.matter n 事件,事情;cause n 原因,事业;conclusion n 结论;interview n 采访,面试.所以答案应为A.
50:C 考查名词的词义.句意为:其实他们第一次给我儿子的信息是他们面试测试的一部分.middle n 中间,中部;ending n 结束,结尾;part n 部分;course n 课程,过程.故答案为C.
51:B 考查名词的意思,句意为:这个早晨,三个人收到了同样的信息,而只有我儿子在对方说再见的时候说了"谢谢".way n 方式,方法;reply n 回答,答复; problem n 问题;question n 问题.故答案应为B.
52:C 考查动词词义.句意为:就是在那时,我才知道,我儿子的希望以那种方式到来了.change vt 改变,改换;grow vt 成长,生长;come vt 来,到来;develop vt 发展,开发.故答案应为C.
53:B 考查动词的意思.句意为:当你失望的时候,不要忘了向使你失望的人说声谢谢.expect vt 期待,期望;forget vt 忘记;dislike vt 不喜欢;regret vt 遗憾.这里的意思是说,在失望的时候,也同样感谢使你失望的那个人.
54:A 考查名词的词义.句意为:说"谢谢"显示出了你对他人工作的尊重,也同样显示着你的宽宏大量.generosity n 慷慨,大方,宽宏大量;curiosity n 好奇心;dignity n尊严,高贵;personality n 个人,私人.别人使自己失望时,也同样表示感谢,可以显示出你的宽宏大量.故答案应为A.
55:D 考查形容词的词义.当处于同样的情况之下,和其他人相比时,就机会来说,你会占有上风.ability n 能力;strength n 力量;challenge n挑战;opportunity n 机会.从上文来看,正是由于儿子的"谢谢"再赢得了这次测试,获得了这个机会,故答案应为D.
点评 做完形填空首先要通读全文,了解大意,一篇完形填空的文章会有许多空格,所以,必须先通读一遍,才能大概了解文章内容,千万不要看一句,做一句.其次要逐句分析,前后一致,选择答案时,要考虑整个句子的内容,包括搭配、时态、语法等.这篇完型要多注意:填空时多联系上下文,注意固定搭配,答案全部填完后,再通读一遍文章,检查是否通顺流畅了,用词得当,意思正确.
We all want to be millionaires.However,if you try to(44)Ahow they became that rich,you will learn that they worked very(45)Cfor the money.That is what most(46)Ahave had to do,including Bill Gates and Andrew Carnegie,and they often went(47)Chardships before they succeeded(48)B.
There are many reasons why the millionaires have made it(49)Dfor themselves.In this article,I am going to(50)Apassion (热情) which I think is the most(51)Bquality to have in order to succeed.I am sure that if one were to(52)Dthe people who made millions in their lifetime,this would be found in all of them.
Take J.K.Rowling for(53)C.Her first Harry Potter book was sent to twelve publishing houses,all of which(54)Cto publish it.A year later,she was finally given the chance by a small(55)B,which paid£1,500.And the(56)Afrom that company was that she should get herself a job since she had little(57)Dof making a living by writing children's books.
If you want to make a million dollars,find something that(58)Dyou really passionate and work hard at it.It doesn't(59)Awhat it is.Let me know how you(60)C.
41.A.attention | B.discussion | C.consideration | D.excitement |
42.A.common | B.funny | C.disappointing | D.surprising |
43.A.if | B.unless | C.since | D.though |
44.A.find out | B.think up | C.bring up | D.care about |
45.A.long | B.wisely | C.hard | D.happily |
46.A.millionaires | B.people | C.leaders | D.businessmen |
47.A.around | B.under | C.through | D.near |
48.A.as well | B.at last | C.on purpose | D.by chance |
49.A.appear | B.complete | C.change | D.happen |
50.A.talk about | B.show off | C.pick out | D.carry out |
51.A.interesting | B.important | C.unforgettable | D.beautiful |
52.A.serve | B.visit | C.marry | D.study |
53.A.agreement | B.experience | C.example | D.experiment |
54.A.promised | B.struggled | C.refused | D.tried |
55.A.office | B.publisher | C.factory | D.school |
56.A.advice | B.praise | C.comment | D.celebration |
57.A.interest | B.energy | C.time | D.chance |
58.A.reminds | B.drives | C.forces | D.makes |
59.A.matter | B.say | C.mean | D.care |
60.A.understand | B.plan | C.go | D.behave. |
He said,"When they were very young we used the (40)A size rope,and it was enough to hold them.As they grow up,they believe the rope can (41)C hold them,so they never try."
Like the elephants,how many of you believe you cannot do a thing,simply because you (42)B once before?Do you often tell (43)A"I cannot dance"or"I'm not good at math"?
These are (44)D of self limiting beliefs.You must realize you're (45)C for them.A limiting belief that says you're poor at math may have (46)D as a reaction to the embarrassing experiences related to math,or the remarks made by someone important to you which (47)B you.The cool thing is that because you create the (48)A you can choose to change it!Here is how:
First,(49)D it with"I am good at math".Once you change your (50)B,your subconsciousness will make this (51)A by driving you to act.That might be to take a math course or to go online (52)C help,etc.Gradually you'll really see your math skills are (53)A.
This is such a simple process that you can (54)D it today.Don't be like the poor elephant and make your life (55)B at a place because of a limiting belief you developed years ago.
36.A.excited | B.confused | C.discouraged | D.worried |
37.A.impossible | B.doubtful | C.uncertain | D.obvious |
38.A.but | B.or | C.and | D.so |
39.A.case | B.result | C.reason | D.choice |
40.A.same | B.bigger | C.smaller | D.different |
41.A.narrowly | B.almost | C.still | D.hardly |
42.A.did | B.failed | C.tried | D.succeeded |
43.A.yourself | B.others | C.your teacher | D.your partner |
44.A.causes | B.stories | C.results | D.examples |
45.A.conscious | B.honest | C.responsible | D.depended |
46.A.stopped | B.referred | C.changed | D.originated |
47.A.interested | B.disappointed | C.bored | D.inspired |
48.A.belief | B.experience | C.embarrassment | D.remark |
49.A.represent | B.compare | C.mix | D.replace |
50.A.action | B.thought | C.aim | D.plan |
51.A.come true | B.run out | C.on guard | D.keep cool |
52.A.at | B.by | C.for | D.in |
53.A.improved | B.judged | C.realized | D.recognized |
54.A.finish | B.continue | C.keep | D.begin |
55.A.involved | B.stuck | C.unfinished | D.changed |
Tired,feeling the months of (37)A,I went up to my study to make some notes.I was looking for a pencil in the back of my desk drawer when I (38)A up one of Dad's old business cards that he was so proud of:Andrea Cuomo Italian-American Groceries-Fine Imported Products.Then I thought about how he(39)C with difficult situation.A lot of pictures appeared into my mind,but one scene came sharply into view.
We had just (40)D to Hollywood,New York.We had our own house for the first time; it had some land around it,even (41)D.One,in particular,was a great blue spruce (云杉) that must have been 40feet tall.
Less than a week after we moved in,there was a terrible storm,we came home from the store that night to find the spruce (42)B almost totally from the ground and thrown onto the street.When my brother Frankie and I saw the spruce,our hearts(43)C.But not dad's.
The rain was (44)B.Then be announced,"OK,we're going to push him up!""What are you talking about,dad?The roots are out of the ground!""Shut up,we are going to push him up,he's going to grow again!"We couldn't say no to him.So we(45)Bhim into the house and we got what rope there was and we tied the rope a-round the top of the tree that (46)D on the street.And he stood up by the house,with me (47)Aon the rope and Frankie in the street in the rain,helping to (48)D.up the great blue spruce.In no (49)A at all,we had it standing up straight again!Dad drove stakes (桩) in the ground,tied rope from the (50)C to the stakes,and said,"Don't worry,he is going to grow again."
I looked at the card and wanted to cry.I couldn't wait to get back into the campaign.
36.A.classes | B.lectures | C.lessons | D.talks |
37.A.struggle | B.working | C.battle | D.defence |
38.A.turned | B.took | C.came | D.picked |
39.A.kept | B.worked | C.dealt | D.helped |
40.A.came | B.left | C.got | D.moved |
41.A.yard | B.field | C.flowers | D.trees |
42.A.pushed | B.pulled | C.put | D.struck |
43.A.fell | B.rose | C.sank | D.dropped |
44.A.stopping | B.falling | C.coming | D.going |
45.A.led | B.followed | C.took | D.brought |
46.A.put | B.left | C.placed | D.lay |
47.A.pulling | B.pushing | C.holding | D.finding |
48.A.take | B.put | C.pull | D.push |
49.A.time | B.problem | C.way | D.difficulty |
50.A.leaves | B.roots | C.trunk | D.branches |
Lunchtime was a pleasant surprise when the girls all crowded around my table.They were friendly,so I began to (32)C.My new classmates told me about the school,the teachers and the other kids.They (33)B out the class nerd (书呆子) to me:Mary Lou.She was a pretty girl with dark eyes and olive-skin,(34)D she wore a long woolen skirt and an old-fashioned blouse.She looked stupid.The girls whispered and laughed(35)A Mary Lou walked by.She ate alone.
After school,the girls invited me to (36)D them in front of the school.I was excited to be a(n)(37)B of the club.We waited.For what,I didn't know.Then Mary Lou came down.The girls started making (38)A of her,shouting rudely.I paused(暂停),then joined right in.Dirty words fell out of my (39)C.No one could (40)A I'd never done this before.The other girls stepped back and started cheering for me.Feeling (41)C,I pulled on her backpack and then pushed her.Her backpack broke,Mary Lou fell and I backed off.Everyone was laughing.I(42)Din.I was a leader.
I was not proud.Something inside me (43)B.If you've ever picked a wing off a butterfly,you know how I felt.
Mary Lou got up,(44)C her books and left without a tear or saying anything.She held her head (45)D as blood ran down from her knee.I (46)A her limp(跛行) away down the street.
I turned to leave with my (47)B friends and noticed a man standing beside his car.He must have been Mary Lou's father---he had the same olive skin,dark hair and handsome look.He remained still and watched the (48)C girl walk toward him.Only his eyes---shining with both sadness and pride---followed.As I passed,he looked at me in (49)D with burning tears that reminded me of my shame.
Mary Lou's father's eyes taught me a good lesson that day.I never again hurt someone for my own (50)B.
31.A.anxious | B.excited | C.dying | D.afraid |
32.A.talk | B.study | C.relax | D.defend |
33.A.picked | B.pointed | C.worked | D.found |
34.A.because | B.so | C.and | D.but |
35.A.as | B.before | C.after | D.since |
36.A.select | B.fight | C.support | D.join |
37.A.leader | B.member | C.host | D.organizer |
38.A.fun | B.use | C.interests | D.friends |
39.A.hands | B.heart | C.mouth | D.mind |
40.A.tell | B.say | C.report | D.announce |
41.A.ashamed | B.confused | C.encouraged | D.powerful |
42.A.turned | B.went | C.entered | D.fitted |
43.A.sank | B.hurt | C.lost | D.screamed |
44.A.took | B.closed | C.gathered | D.grasped |
45.A.strong | B.still | C.low | D.high |
46.A.watched | B.noticed | C.looked | D.noted |
47.A.caring | B.laughing | C.disappointing | D.satisfying |
48.A.silly | B.only | C.lonely | D.friendly |
49.A.surprise | B.comfort | C.weakness | D.silence |
50.A.loss | B.gain | C.effort | D.duty |
At this store,a (37)D like this is not normal.My 10-year-old noticed him and make a (38)A on how bad it must be to have to stand (39)B in the cold wind.
In the store,I asked each of my kids to (40)C something they thought our"friend"there would (41)D.They got apples,a sandwich and a bottle of juice.Then my 17-year-old suggested giving him a (42)C.I thought about it.We were (43)A on cash ourselves,but…well,sometimes (44)B from our need instead of our abundance is (45)C what we need to do!All the kids (46)B something they could do away with for the week.
When we handed him the bag of (47)D,he lit up and thanked us with (48)A eyes.When I handed him the gift card,saying he could use it for(49)Ahis family might need,he burst into tears.
This has been a wonderful (50)B for our family.For days the kids have been looking for others we can (51)C!Things would have played out so (52)D if I had simply said,"No,we really don't have (53)C to give more."Stepping out not only helped a brother in (54)D,it also gave my kids the (55)A taste of helping others.It'll go a long way with them.
36.A.Changed | B.Lost | C.Finished | D.Quit |
37.A.place | B.condition | C.show | D.sight |
38.A.comment | B.suggestion | C.call | D.decision |
39.A.proudly | B.outside | C.angrily | D.by |
40.A.say | B.draw | C.pick | D.arrange |
41.A.supply | B.order | C.discover | D.appreciate |
42.A.job | B.dollar | C.gift card | D.hot meal |
43.A.low | B.easy | C.loose | D.soft |
44.A.saving | B.giving | C.begging | D.spending |
45.A.even | B.yet | C.just | D.still |
46.A.shared | B.declared | C.expected | D.ignored |
47.A.medicine | B.toys | C.clothes | D.food |
48.A.watery | B.sleepy | C.sharp | D.curious |
49.A.whatever | B.whoever | C.whenever | D.whichever |
50.A.example | B.experience | C.adventure | D.message |
51.A.respect | B.rely on | C.help | D.learn from |
52.A.vividly | B.suddenly | C.perfectly | D.differently |
53.A.power | B.time | C.money | D.patience |
54.A.love | B.fear | C.memory | D.need |
55.A.sweet | B.strong | C.simple | D.Strange |