完形填空(共20小题;每小题1.5分,满分30分)
阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的四个选项(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。
Red roses were her favorites, her name was also Rose. And every year her husband sent them, tied with pretty bows. The year he died, the roses were still  16  to her door.
Each year he sent her roses, and the  17  would always say, “I love you even more this year, than last year on this day.” My love for you will always 18  , with every passing year. “She knew this was the last time 19  the rose would appear. Her loving husband did not know that he would  20  . he always liked to do things early. Then, if he got too busy,  21  would work out fine.”
A year went by, and it was  22  to live without her mate. Then, the very hour, as on Valentines before, the doorbell rang, and there were roses, sitting by her door. She brought the roses  23  , calling the florist shop. The owner answered, and she asked him , if he would explain, why would someone do this to her,  24  her such pain?
“I know your husband passed away, more than a year ago,” The owner said, “I knew you’d  25  , and you would want to know. “ “ The flowers you received today, were  26  in advance.” “Your husband always planned ahead, he left nothing to chance.”
She thanked him and  27  the phone, her tears now flowing hard. Her fingers shaking, as she slowly reached to 28  the card. Inside the card, she saw that he had written her a note. This is what he wrote: “Hello my love, I know it’s been a year  29  I’ve been gone, I hope it hasn’t been too hard for you to overcome.” “I know it must be lonely, and the pain is very 30  . for if it was the other way, I know how I would feel. The love we shared  31  everything so beautiful in life. I loved you more than words can say.”
“You were my friend and lover, I know it’s only been a year,  32  please try not to grieve. I want you to be happy,  33  when you shed your tears. That is why the roses will be sent to you for years.”
“ When you get these 34  , think of all the  35  that we had together, and how both of us were blessed. I have always loved you and I know I always will. My love, you must go on, you have some living still.”
16. A. passed          B. shown        C. presented        D. delivered
17. A. note            B. message      C. line             D. information
18. A. disappear        B. decrease     C. grow            D. keep
19. A. that            B.when          C. which           D. what
20. A. pass by         B. pass away     C. pass down       D. pass on
21. A. everything      B. something     C. nothing          D. anything
22. A. happy          B. meaningful    C. hard            D. impossible
23. A. in             B. out           C. along          D. up
24. A. curing          B. healing       C.causing          D. killing
25. A. ask            B. wonder       C. doubt           D. telephone
26. A. booked        B. grown         C. planted          D. designed
27. A. picked up       B. turned up      C.held up          D. hung up
28. A. buy            B. get           C.read           D. write
29. A. when          B. that           C. before           D. since
30. strong           B. weak          C. true             D. real
31. A made          B. bad            C. let              D. left
32. A. so            B. but            C. though           D. still
33. A. even          B. only           C. merely           D. just
34. A. roses          B. belongings      C. congratulations    D. remarks
35. A. sadness        B. disappointment   C. happiness        D. sufferings

What is intelligence anyway? When I was in the army I    21  an intelligence test that all soldiers took, and, against   22  of 100, scored 160.No one at the base had ever seen a figure like that, and for two hours they made a big fuss over me.
All my life I've been registering scores like that,    23  I have the complacent(洋洋自得的) feeling that I'm highly intelligent, and I expect other people to think so too. Actually, though, don't such scores simply mean that I am very good at answering the type of academic questions that are considered worthy of answers by people who    24     the intelligence tests - people with intellectual bents(天分) similar to mine?
For instance, I once had an auto-repair man, who, on these intelligence tests, could not   25  have scored more than 80,by my estimate. Yet, when anything went wrong with my car I hurried to him—and he always fixed it.
Well,then,suppose my auto—repair man   26  questions for some intelligence tests.By doing every one of them I'd prove myself a   27  .In a world where I have to work with my    28   ,I'd do poorly.
Consider my auto—repair man   29   .He had a habit of telling  30   .One time he said. “Doc, a deaf and dumb man   31  some nails.Having entered a store,he put two fingers together on the counter and made  32    movements with the other hand.The clerk brought him a hammer.He   33   his head and pointed to the two fingers he was hammering.The clerk   34  him some nails.He picked out the right size and left.Well,Doc,the   35  man who came in was blind.He wanted scissors.   36  do you suppose he asked for them?" I lifted my right hand and made scissoring movements with my first two fingers.He burst out laughing and said,“Why, you fool,he used his    37   and asked for them.” Then he said smugly, "I've been    38    that on all my customers today." "Did you catch many?" I asked. "Quite a few," he said, "but I knew     39    I'd catch you." "Why is that?" I asked. "Because you're so goddamned educated, Doc, I knew you couldn't be very     40   ." And I have an uneasy feeling that he had something there.

【小题1】
A.failed B.wrote C.received D.chose
【小题2】
A.an average B.a total C.an amountD.a number
【小题3】
A.then B.butC.so that D.because
【小题4】
A.join inB.make upC.go over D.look through
【小题5】
A.approximately B.possiblyC.certainly D.frequently
【小题6】
A.answered B.practicedC.designed D.tried
【小题7】
A.teacher B.doctor C.winnerD.fool
【小题8】
A.brains B.efforts C.handsD.abilities
【小题9】
A.again B.as usual C.tooD.as well
【小题10】
A.lies B.jokes C.newsD.tales
【小题11】
A.bought B.testedC.foundD.needed
【小题12】
A.cutting B.hammering C.scissoringD.circling
【小题13】
A.nodded B.raised C.shook D.turned
【小题14】
A.brought B.packed C.sentD.sold
【小题15】
A.clever B.other C.rightD.next
【小题16】
A.What B.How C.WhoD.Which
【小题17】
A.imagination B.handC.voiceD.information
【小题18】
A.trying B.provingC.practicing D.examining
【小题19】
A.with wisdom B.at onceC.in reality D.for sure
【小题20】
A.clear B.sillyC.slowD.smart


Employers fear they will be unable to recruit (招募) students with the skills they need as the economic recovery kicks in, a new survey ___21___.
Nearly half of the organizations told researchers they were already struggling to find ___22___ with skills in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM), ___23___ even more companies expect to experience ___24___ of employees with STEM skills in the next three years.
The Confederation of British Industry___25___694 businesses and organizations across the public and ___26___sectors , which together employ 2.4 million people.
Half are ___27___ they will not be able to fill graduate posts in the coming years, while a third said they would not be able to ___28___ enough employees with the right A-level skills.
  “___29___ we move further role recovery and businesses plan ___30___ growth, the demand for people with high-quality skills and qualifications will ___31___.” said Richard Lambert, Director General, CBI. “Firms say it is already hard to find people with the right ___32___ or engineering skills. The new government must make it a top ___33___ to encourage more young people to study science-related ___34___.”
  The survey found that young people would improve their job prospects (预期) ___35___ they studied business, maths, English and physics or chemistry at A-level. The A-levels that employers ___36___least are psychology and sociology. And while many employers don’t insist on a ___37___ degree subject . A third prefer to hire those with a STEM-related subject.
The research ___38___ worries about the lack of progress in improving basic skills in the UK ___39___. Half of the employer expressed worries about employees’ basic literacy and numeracy(计算) skills, while the biggest problem is with IT skills, ___40___ two-thirds reported concerns.

【小题1】
A.submitsB.revealsC.launchesD.relieves
【小题2】.
A.audienceB.officialsC.partnersD.staff
【小题3】
A.whileB.becauseC.forD.although
【小题4】
A.exitsB.shortagesC.absencesD.sources
【小题5】.
A.surveyedB.searchedC.exposedD.expanded
【小题6】
A.collectiveB.privateC.personalD.civil
【小题7】
A.conductedB.combinedC.concernedD.confused
【小题8】
A.provideB.reachC.transferD.hire
【小题9】
A.LestB.UnlessC.BeforeD.As
【小题10】.
A.withB.forC.onD.by
【小题11】.
A.controlB.stretchC.ensureD.heighten
【小题12】.
A.creativeB.technicalC.narrativeD.physical
【小题13】.
A.priorityB.optionC.challengeD.judgment
【小题14】
A.proceduresB.academicsC.thoughtsD.subjects
【小题15】
A.untilB.sinceC.whereasD.if
【小题16】.
A.rateB.discussC.orderD.observe
【小题17】
A.typicalB.particularC.positiveD.general
【小题18】.
A.highlightedB.describedC.focusedD.touched
【小题19】.
A.massesB.workforceC.facultyD.communities
【小题20】
A.whatB.whomC.whereD.why

My chance came at last. Our school was going to hold a sports meet. I knew what it   21  to me so I got up very early to prepare for it. I  22  running and jumping. When I was   23 , I reminded myself of my promise and went on.
  24  the time came nearer, I felt quite   25 . On the first day I came fourth in the 1500m   26  but I was far from   27  because what I wanted most was the highlight of the sports meeting—250x8 relay race. I would run the last leg for my team.
With a shot, the race began. All the students were   28  for their team. The competition was so   29  that I began to feel nervous. Before my turn came, my team was   30  the others. Even worse, I almost dropped the stick when I was trying to   31  it.
  32 after that, there was nothing in my mind except to run as fast as possible. Just when I was approaching the finish line, my legs   33 . Then my promise came to mind again and   34  me to go on. To my surprise, I was the first to   35 the finish line!
  36  , I had proved to myself and those who had often laughed at me that I am not   37  at all! My classmates greeted me warmly and I hugged them tightly. I had won the prize as well as their   38 .
From the sports meeting, I learnt that sometimes things are not so difficult as they   39  to be. Just try your best without fear and you might be surprised at the   40 .

【小题1】
A.matteredB.held C.meantD.brought
【小题2】
A.exercisedB.practicedC.choseD.tried
【小题3】
A.tiredB.upsetC.lazy D.happy
【小题4】
A.For B.ByC.WithD.As
【小题5】
A.confidentB.worriedC.proudD.nervous
【小题6】
A.run B.jump C.race D.match
【小题7】
A.happyB.sadC.excitedD.pleased
【小题8】
A.heading B.racingC.cheering D.shouting
【小题9】
A.difficultB.closeC.heatedD.near
【小题10】
A.running beforeB.leadingC.falling behindD.catching up with
【小题11】
A.fetchB.hold C.pass D.take
【小题12】
A.ThenB.ButC.Thus D.Even
【小题13】
A.gave in B.gave out C.gave upD.gave away
【小题14】
A.had B.made C.letD.got
【小题15】
A.drawB.cutC.crossD.catch
【小题16】
A.At last B.After allC.Above allD.As a result
【小题17】
A.bad B.weak C.slow D.strong
【小题18】
A.congratulations B.respectC.supportD.pride
【小题19】
A.seemB.hopeC.look D.expect
【小题20】
A.beginningB.placeC.resultD.time


II.Fill in the blanks(10)
The first and smallest unit that can be discussed in relation to language is the word. In speaking, the choice of words is   16   great importance. Proper _17__(choose) will get rid of one source of likely breakdown in the communication cycle. Too often, careless use of words___18___ (prevent) a meeting of the mind of the speaker and listener. The words used by the speaker may cause __19___(favor) reactions in the listener_20__interfere with his comprehension; hence, the transmission-reception system breaks down. Moreover , inaccurate or indefinite words may make _21__ difficult for the listener to understand the message which __22__(transmit) to him. The speaker_23__does not have specific words in working vocabulary may be unabe to explain or describe in _24_ way ___25_ can be understood by listeners.
III.cloze(15)
Nobody wants to appear fat. Many girls who care too much about their self-image(个人形象) choose to eat less food to  26   themselves from gaining weight. Some even take medicine to achieve their goals. Those unhealthy ways may lead to being   27  to a certain drug and the addiction is usually very   28  . There is little difference to committing suicide (自杀). I used to eat   29    a lot, which is said to be high in protein but low in calories. But the moment bird flu   30   out, I stopped eating this kind of meat. To me, health always comes first, because no matter how wealthy you are, your   31   will deprive(剥夺) you of the right to   32   your life, so why should we put ourselves in danger and suffer? However, you’d better keep it in mind that whether you go on a calorie-restricted (限制热量的) diet or not, exercising and   33   eating are excellent ways to keep your body in good   34. Their emphasis is that the healthy way to lose weight is   35   to make permanent changes to your lifestyle.
26. A. protect                     B. make                      C. promise                  D. keep
27. A. used               B. addicted             C. exposed             D. devoted
28. A. painful        B. useful             C. cheerful              D. sorrowful
29. A. fruit           B. vegetable           C. chicken              D. pork
30. A. let             B. set                C. gave                 D. broke
31. A. medicine             B. weight             C. diet                 D. disease
32. A. enjoy          B. make             C. change                D. take
33. A. regular        B. healthy            C. good                 D. normal
34. A. size            B. shape              C. situation             D. style
35. A. usually                B. generally          C. quickly                D. gradually

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