题目内容
14.Margie was the best hostess.She greeted everyone at the door,and she(41)D candies and offered drinks.Margie(42)C that everyone had a good time and that absolutely everything was (43)A.But this was not Margie's party.She was a(44)B at the party like everyone else,and yet she acted as if she owned the(45)A.She wants to be (46)D and needs to be in control.I used to be like Margie,(47)C to control the uncontrollable.I felt (48)B the feelings and actions of the people around me.My body ached due to the weight I put on my own(49)A.One day while I was out with a friend,I realized how far my desire for(50)D had gotten.As I Liked to my friend,a stranger's towel was blown away.I(51)C in vain for the towel.My friend called me on it and I (52)A realized the extent (程度) my sense of responsibility had gotten.Realizing I was (53)D living my life,I had to make a(n) (54)A.
If we turn to(55)C,we see that it does not fight for control.A stream does not try to(56)D its own course; water simply flows the path of least resistance (阻力).A (57)C does not create an exact flight plan; a plane trusts its inner guidance system and adapts (58)D to new wind currents (气流).
Next time you try to control the uncontrollable,take a breath.(59)B and wait.You will find things can be better,with less effort,and in (60)B ways you could not have imagined.And you will find a love of life again.
41.A.bought | B.produced | C.collected | D.passed |
42.A.admitted | B.remembered | C.ensured | D.recognized |
43.A.perfect | B.different | C.convenient | D.cheap |
44.A.customer | B.guest | C.servant | D.neighbor |
45.A.place | B.company | C.team | D.land |
46.A.in secret | B.in time | C.in order | D.in charge |
47.A.helping | B.agreeing | C.trying | D.learning |
48.A.angry about | B.responsible for | C.content with | D.sensitive to |
49.A.shoulders | B.sides | C.dreams | D.feet |
50.A.energy | B.wealth | C.happiness | D control |
51.A.asked | B.begged | C.rushed | D.waited |
52.A.finally | B.frequently | C.totally | D.unfortunately |
53.A.often | B.nearly | C.just | D.seldom |
54.A.change | B.promise | C.orde r | D.report |
55.A.money | B.space | C.nature | D.society |
56.A.carry | B.offer | C.invite | D.direct |
57.A.train | B.tree | C.bird | D.plane |
58.A.suddenly | B.eventually | C.possibly | D.easily |
59.A.Struggle | B.Relax | C.Return | D.Decide |
60.A.interesting | B.amazing | C.exciting | D.confusing |
分析 本文主要讲述对待任何事情都要顺其自然,不要过多强求或者去控制不能控制的事情.
解答 41-45 DCABA
41 D 动词辨析.根据前文说Margie是最好的女主人,她给客人提供糖果和饮料,故选D.
42 C 动词辨析.根据后文说每个客人都能玩的开心,说明Margie是想确保事情尽力完美.故选C.
43 A 形容词辨析.根据前文说每个人都玩得开心,事情应该尽力完美,故选A.
44 B 名词辨析.根据后文说她表现起来像个主人,说明她是个客人,故选B.
45 A 名词辨析.根据前文说她是个客人,她表现起来好像这个地方是她的,故选A.
46-50DCBAD
46 D 介宾短语辨析.根据后文她想控制全局,因此她想负责,故选D.
47 C 动词辨析. 根据最后一段第一句话Next time you try to control the uncontrollable你尝试控制不能控制的,故选C.
48 B 形容词辨析.根据前文作者想控制难以控制的事情,说明作者想为周围的人和事负责,故选B.
49 A 名词辨析.根据本句作者疼痛的原因是因为肩膀上的负担太重了.故选A.
50 D 名词辨析.根据前文说明作者渴望控制周围的人或物,故选D.
51-55 CADAC
51 C 动词辨析.根据前文陌生人的手巾被风刮跑了,所以作者应该是跑着去追,故选C.
52 A 副词辨析.根据前文作者的朋友喊住了他,作者最终才认识到自己的控制欲是错的,故选A.
53 D 副词辨析.根据后文作者需要改变,说明作者很少过自己的生活,故选D.
54 A 名词辨析.根据前文作者因为自己的控制欲而没有过自己想要的生活,所以要做出改变,故选A.
55 C 名词辨析.根据后文描述的水河流和飞机可知我们应该回归自然,故选C.
56-60 DCDBB
56 D 动词辨析.根据后文的水向最没有抵抗的方向行走,因此小溪并没有引导自己的流程,故选D.
57 C 名词辨析.根据后文的飞行计划,可知是鸟的活动,故选C.
58 D 副词辨析.根据前文的飞机相信它的导航系统,所以很容易适应新的气流和障碍,故选D.
59 B 动词辨析.根据前文的深呼吸可知需要放松和等待.故选B.
60 B 形容词辨析.根据后文你简直不能想象可知这种方式是令人惊讶的.故选B.
点评 做完形填空时,要始终抓住文章本身,联系"双语境"来判断,既大语境--全文中心和基调,小语境--空格前后句子所构成的语境;再根据前有伏笔后有呼应的思路来做题.
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Money spent on experiences,rather than material goods,(42)D more happiness.Imagie that you wake up tomorrow morning to(43)C$1million under your bed.What would you do(44)A that cash?
The money will probably make you think about one thing (45)Aall else-yourself.A large amount of research reveals that money (46)A our selfish sides.We will(47)B much on what that money can do for us alone,Perhaps you are imagining buying a faster car,or even a new house,
But studies show that(48)Cgoods often fail to deliver (49)Dhappiness,Fortunately,our ongoing research (50)B many ways to get more happiness from every dollar you spend,Changing how you spend money can increase your happiness.
But making these (51)B needs to challenge some of our ideas of spending.It's hard not to (52)Bbuying a house as a wise investment(投资),But new research shows it brings very little happiness,A study in the United States found that homeowners,on average,were no happier than(53)D.
So,working hard to save money for a house might not be such a good idea (54)A it means spending less time with your families and friends.
And dozens of studies show that people get more happiness from buying(55)Cthan material things.Experiential puchases---such as trips,concerts and special meals---are more (56)D connected to our sense of self.
And experiences come with one more (57)A--they tend to bring us (58)B to other people,but more often,material things are enjoyed(59)D.So social contacts are important to(60)Bmental and physical health.
41.A.present | B.equal | C.appear | D.matter |
42.A.carries along | B.breaks out | C.holds on | D.brings along |
43.A.keep | B.own | C.discover | D.count |
44.A.with | B.to | C.about | D.for |
45.A.above | B.below | C.before | D.after |
46.A.shows | B.explains | C.affects | D.designs |
47.A.depend | B.concentrate | C.take | D.look |
48.A.mental | B.beautiful | C.material | D.clever |
49.A.outgoing | B.exciting | C.willing | D.lasting |
50.A.invites | B.offers | C.prefers | D.follows |
51.A.plans | B.changes | C.decisions | D.mistakes |
52.A.know | B.view | C.dream | D.judge |
53.A.buyers | B.sellers | C.builders | D.renters |
54.A.if | B.how | C.unless | D.though |
55.A.houses | B.cars | C.experiences | D.health |
56.A.clearly | B.rarely | C.generally | D.closely |
57.A.benefit | B.conclusion | C.purpose | D.identify |
58.A.familiar | B.close | C.proper | D.native |
59.A.completely | B.worldwide | C.secretly | D.alone |
60.A.gain | B.improve | C.damage | D.cover |