题目内容
完形填空。 | ||||
Wishing to encourage her young son's progress on the piano, a mother took her boy to a Paderewski concert. After they were seated, the mother 1 a friend and walked down the aisle to greet her. Seizing the 2 to explore the wonders of the concert hall, th Qe little boy rose and went 3 a door marked" NO ADMITTANCE". When the house lights dimmed (变暗) and the concert was about to begin, the mother returned to her 4 and discovered that the child was missing. Suddenly, the curtains 5 and spotlights focused on the stage. In horror, the mother saw her little boy sitting at the keyboard, 6 out"Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star". At that moment, the great piano master 7 his entrance, quickly moved to the piano, and 8 in the boy's ear,"Don't 9 . Keep playing." Then leaning over, Paderewski reached down with his left hand and began 10 in a bass (低音 ) part. Soon his right arm reached 11 to the other side of the child and he added a running obbligato (伴奏). 12 ,the old master and the young boy 13 a frightening situation into a wonderfully creative 14 . That's the way it is in life. 15 we can accomplish (完成 ) on our own is 16 noteworthy. We try our best, but the 17 aren't exactly graceful flowing music. 18 when we trust in the hands of a Greater Power, our life's work truly can be beautiful. Next time you set 19 to accomplish great feats, listen carefully. You can hear the 20 of the Master, whispering in your ear," Don't quit. Keep playing." | ||||
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完形填空(共20小题;每小题1.5分,满分30分)
阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,从第每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出最佳选项
How often do you let other people’s nonsense change your mood? The mark of a successful person is how 36 he can get back his focus on what is important.
Two years ago I gained the knowledge about the Law of the Garbage Truck. I 37 it in a taxi. I got on a taxi, and we headed for Grand Central Station. We were 38 in the right lane(行车道) when 39 a black car jumped out of a parking space right in front of us. My taxi driver stepped on his brakes(刹车)heavily, and 40 the car’s back end by just inches!
The driver almost caused a(n) 41 , saying bad words at us. My taxi driver just smiled and waved at the guy 42 . So, I said, “This guy almost 43 your car and sent us to the 44 !” On the way to the Grand Central Station, my taxi driver told me what I now 45 “The Law of the Garbage Truck.”
“Many people are like garbage trucks. They run around full of 46 , full of frustration, full of anger, and full of disappointment. As their garbage becomes more, they needed a(n) 47 to dump(扔) it. When someone wants to dump it on you, don’t 48 it. You just smile, wish them well, and focus on important things quickly.
Good leaders know they have to be 49 for their next meeting. Good parents know that they have to welcome their children home from school with hugs and kisses. Good 50 and parents know what is 51 for them. The bottom line is that 52 people do not let garbage Trucks take over their day.
Life is too 53 to wake up in the morning with 54 , so take your time and love the people who treat you right. 55 about the ones who don’t. Don’t be regretful for your life.
1.. |
A. quickly |
B. hardly |
C. completely |
D. directly |
2.. |
A. realized |
B. observed |
C. concluded |
D. learned |
3. |
A. walking |
B. driving |
C. running |
D. talking |
4. |
A. suddenly |
B. slowly |
C. secretly |
D. finally |
5.. |
A. struck |
B. hit |
C. approached |
D. missed |
6. |
A. argument |
B. fire |
C. accident |
D. debate |
7. |
A. impatiently |
B. friendly |
C. angrily |
D. impolitely |
8. |
A. destroyed |
B. stole |
C. burned |
D. caught |
9. |
A. station |
B. office |
C. park |
D. hospital |
10. |
A. imagine |
B. believe |
C. call |
D. expect |
11. |
A. energy |
B. garbage |
C. happiness |
D. possibility |
12. |
A. assistant |
B. chance |
C. tool |
D. place |
13. |
A. value |
B. refuse |
C. mind |
D. ignore |
14. |
A. ready |
B. eager |
C. anxious |
D. suitable |
15. |
A. teachers |
B doctors |
C. drivers |
D. leaders |
16. |
A. useful |
B. important |
C. necessary |
D. dangerous |
17.. |
A. successful |
B. busy |
C. silly |
D. common |
18.. |
A. long |
B. hard |
C. short |
D. exciting |
19. |
A. aims |
B. dreams |
C. hopes |
D. regrets |
20. |
A. Point |
B. Forget |
D. Wonder |
D. Dream |