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  When I was growing up,I was embarrassed(局促不安)to be seen with my father.He was severely crippled(破的)and very short,and when we  1  walk together,his hand on my arm for  2 ,people would  3 .I would inwardly squirm(局促不安)at the unwanted attention.But as we started out,he always said,“You set the pace.I will try to adjust to(适应)you.”

  Our usual walk was  4  the subway, 5  was how he got to work.He went to work,and, 6  bad weather,he always never  7  a day.

  When snow or ice was on the ground,it was impossible for him to walk,even with help. 8  my sister or would  9  him through the streets on a child's sleigh(雪撬)to the subway entrance.

  He never talked about himself as an object of pity, 10  did he show any envy of the more fortunate or able.What He  11  in others was a“ good heart,”and if he found one,the owner was good enough for him.Now that I am older,I believe that is a  12  standard by which to judge people, 13  I still don't know exactly what a“good heart”is.But know the times don't have  14  myself.

  Unable to engage in many activities,my father still tried to take part in some may.

  When a local sandlot baseball team found itself without a manager,he  15  it going.I now know he  16  some things indirectly through me.When I played ball,he“ played”too.

  He had been  17  many years now,but I think of him often. I wonder if he sensed my un-willingness  18  with him during our walks.If he did,I am sorry I never told him how sorry I was,how I regretted it.I think of him when I get unhappy with something unimportant,when I am envious of another's good  19 ,when I don't have“good heart.”At such times I put

my hand on his arm to  20  my balance,and say,“You set the pace.I'll try to adjust to you.

1.

[  ]

A.would
B.need
C.were used to
D.could

2.

[  ]

A.pleasure
B.balance
C.advice
D.good

3.

[  ]

A.glance
B.see
C.notice
D.stare

4.

[  ]

A.outside or inside
B.round
C.to and from
D.past

5.

[  ]

A.that
B.where
C.which
D.what

6.

[  ]

A.because of
B.according to
C.instead of
D.in spite of

7.

[  ]

A.missed
B.escaped
C.enjoyed
D.lost

8.

[  ]

A.At one time
B.At a time
C.At such times
D.At times

9.

[  ]

A.lead
B.show
C.bring
D.pull

10.

[  ]

A.how
B.nor
C.so
D.not

11.

[  ]

A.looked around
B.looked down
C.looked on
D.looked for

12.

[  ]

A.high
B.low
C.proper
D.strict

13.

[  ]

A.as though
B.even though
C.in case
D.no matter

14.

[  ]

A.it
B.them
C.that
D.one

15.

[  ]

A.kept
B.made
C.helped
D.watched

16.

[  ]

A.employed in
B.interested in
C.joined in
D.served in

17.

[  ]

A.died
B.gone
C.left
D.lost

18.

[  ]

A.being seen
B.having been seen
C.seen
D.to be seen

19.

[  ]

A.house
B.father
C.friend
D.fortune

20.

[  ]

A.regain
B.receive
C.repay
D.reuse

When I was growing up, I was embarrassed to be seen with my father. He was badly crippled (跛脚), and when we would walk together, his hand on my arm for balance, people would stare, I would be ashamed of the unwanted attention. If ever noticed or bothered, he never let on.
It was difficult to walk together—and because of that, we didn’t say much as we went along. But as we started out, he always said, “You set the pace. I will try to follow you.”
Our usual walk was to or from the subway, which was how he got to work. He went to work sick, and even in bad weather. He almost never missed a day, and would make it to the office even if others could not. It was a matter of pride for him.
When snow or ice was on the ground, it was impossible for him to walk, even with help... Such times my sister or I would pull him through the streets of Brooklyn, N.Y., on a child’s sleigh to the subway entrance. Once there, he would try to grasp handrail until he reached the lower steps that the warmer tunnel air kept ice free. In Manhattan the subway station was the basement of his office building, and he would not have to go outside again until we met him in Brooklyn on his way home. w.w.w.k.s.5.u.c.o.m
When I think of it now, I am surprised at how much courage it must have taken for a grown man to suffer from shame and disability. And I am also surprised at how he did it—without bitterness or complaint.
He never talked about himself as an object of pity, not did he show any envy of the more fortunate or able. What he looked for in others was a “good heart”, and if he found one, the owner was good enough for him.
Now that I am older, I believe that is a proper standard by which to judge people, even though I still don’t know exactly what a “good heart” is. But I know the times I don’t have one myself.
He has been away for many years now, but I think of him often. I wonder if he sensed my reluctance to be seen with him during our walks. If he did, I am sorry I never told him how sorry I was, how unworthy I was, how I regretted it. I think of him when I complain about my troubles, when I am envious of another’s good fortune, when I don’t have a “good heart”.
【小题1】How did the man treat his father when he was young?

A.He helped his father happily.B.He never helped his father.
C.He helped his father, but not very happily.D.He only helped his father take a walk after supper.
【小题2】As a disabled man, his father____.
A.didn’t work very hardB.didn’t go to work from time to time
C.hated those who had good fortuneD.was happy and satisfied, and never lost hope
【小题3】What does the underlined word “reluctance” mean in the article? It means ____.
A.angerB.sadnessC.happinessD.unwillingness
【小题4】How did the father get to work usually?
A.By subway. B.By bus. C.By wheelchair. D.By bike

When I was growing up, I was ashamed to be seen with my father. He was severely disabled and very short, and when we would walk together, his hand on my arm for balance, people would stare. If he ever noticed or was bothered, he never let on.

  It was difficult to coordinate(协调)our steps—his slow, mine impatient—and because of that, we didn’t say much as we went along. But as we started out, he always said, “You set the pace. I will try to adjust to you.”

  He never talked about himself as an object of sympathy, nor did he show any envy of the more fortunate or able. What he looked for in others was a “good heart”, and if he found one, the owner was good enough for him. I believe that is a proper standard by which to judge people, even though I still don’t know accurately what a “good heart” is.

  Unable to join in many activities, my father still tried to participate in some way. I now know he participated in some things indirectly through me, his only son. When I played ball (poorly), he “played” too. When I joined the Navy, he “joined” too. And when I came home on leave, he saw to it that I visited his office. Introducing me, he was really saying, “This is my son, but it is also me, and I could have done this, too, if things had been different.” Those words were never said aloud.

  He has been gone many years now, but I think of him often. I wonder if he sensed my unwillingness to be seen with him during our walks. If he did, I am sorry I never told him how sorry I was, how unworthy I was, how I regretted it. I think of him when I complain about small affairs, when I am envious of another’s good fortune, when I don’t have a “good heart”.

At such times I put my hand on his arm to regain my balance, and say, “You set the pace. I will try to adjust to you.”

1.The author felt unhappy walking with his father because ________.

A. he felt sympathy for his father’s physical disability

B. it was hard for them to walk at the same pace

C. he didn’t want others to know he had an ugly father

D. it was not easy for his father to keep balance

2.In the father’s view, the most important quality a good person should have is ________.

A. beautiful appearance    B. excellent health  C. a smart head D. a good heart

3.It can be inferred from the text that ________.

A. the father was proud of his only son

B. the father took part in all his son’s activities

C. the author was upset when asked to his father’s office

D. the author was an outstanding player

4.According to the last paragraph, by saying “You set the pace. I will adjust to you.” the author means that ________.

A. he is now glad to help his father to walk

B. he regrets his unwillingness to walk with his father

C. he will follow Father’s standards of being a good man

D. he will never forget how mentally strong his father was

 

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