I lost the job I dreamed about．Never so upset at that time．A.did I feelB.I feltC.I had feltD.will I feel 题目和参考答案——青夏教育精英家教网—

阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

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Jay Chou（周杰伦）is a well-known name both in Taiwan and mainland. He is now one of Asia’s hottest pop stars. His catchy tunes have main-streamed（主流）rap and R&B in the Mando-pop world. In the past his teacher thought he was dumb（木讷）. Talent spotters（观察者）thought he was ugly. But his success proves that the music still matters more than looks and image. His musical talent（才能）is recognized by fans, fellow-singers and producers. Now, a singing contest was held in Taiwan

Chou appeared at the contest with band “Nan Quan Mama”, which was discovered by Chou. Their first album the Summer of Nan Quan Mama, composed and produced by Chou was a great success.

Chou started his career at a singing contest, attracting the attention of record producers. But the successful singer does not believe in luck. He says it’s his passion for music and hard work that are keys to his success. He said, “I didn’t know how to sing at the beginning, so I lost the first time. But I was so determined that I never stopped trying. My advice to these young singers is never to give up, and always believe in yourself. ”

Chou’s confidence has strengthened his music. He is a great source of inspiration to youngsters who share his determination to become a superstar.

The best title for this passage can be ____________.

A. From an ugly dumb to a superstar

B. Jay Chou’s way to success

C. Jay Chou and his band

D. Jay Chou’s life

The underlined part “matters more” most probably means ____________.

A. better B. more different

C. more difficult D. more important

Which of the following is NOT true about Jay Chou?

A. Jay Chou is confident towards music.

B. He is a determined man.

C. He succeeded the first time he appeared on the stage.

D. Though not good-looking, he has a gift for music.

____________ make Jay Chou a success according to the passage.

A. His luck and talent for music

B. His talent for music and look

C. His looks and luck

D. His passion for music and hard work

Jay Chou’s musical talent is recognized by the following except ____________.

A. his teachers B. fellow-singers

C. producers D. fans

Justin’s bedroom was so full of flat bicycle tires, bent tennis rackets, deflated（瘪掉的）basketballs, and games with missing pieces that you could barely get in the door. His parents pleaded with him to clean out his room.
“What use is a fish tank with a hole in the bottom?” his father asked. But Justin simply smiled and repeated his motto, “Never throw anything out, you never know when it might come in handy.”
When Justin was away from home, he always carried his blue backpack--a smaller version of his bedroom--a place to store the many objects that he collected. It was so worn and stretched that it hardly resembled a backpack anymore.
Justin had earned a reputation for figuring things out and getting people out of otherwise hopeless situations. Many of his classmates and neighbors sought him out when they needed help with a problem. On the first day of school, his friend Kenny, came looking for Justin.
“Do you think you have something in your bag that could help me remember my locker combination?” he asked. “I lost the piece of paper it was written on. I have a science class in two minutes and if I’m late on the first day it’ll make me look bad for the rest of the year.” Kenny looked really worried.
“Relax,” Justin said, taking his backpack off and unzipping the top. “Remember how you borrowed my notebook in homeroom to write the combination down? Well, I know how we can recover what you wrote.”
He took the notebook and a soft lead pencil out of his bag. The page that Kenny had written on had left faint marks on another page in the notebook. Justin held the pencil on its side and rubbed it lightly over the marks. Slowly but surely the numbers of the locker combination appeared in white, set off by the gray pencil rubbings.
“That’s amazing!” Kenny said. “I owe you one.” And he dashed off to open his locker.
It was just another day in the life of the boy whose motto was “Never throw anything out, you never know when it might come in handy.”
【小题1】Why is Justin’s room such a mess? WWW.K**S*858$$U.COM

A．He always forgets to clean it.	B．He shares the room with his brother.
C．He has no time to clean it.	D．He never throws anything away.

【小题2】In what way is Justin’s backpack a smaller version of his bedroom?

A．He uses it as a place to store objects.

B．He uses it to carry his books and sports equipment.

C．His parents tell him to clean it all the time.

D．He’s had it for as long as he can remember.

【小题3】The underlined phrase "pleaded with" means

【小题4】How does Kenny feel toward Justin?

My first job was at a local restaurant, where I worked for seven years . Being a waitress changed my 1 . I tried my best to do what I loved--- 2 People. I always made everyone , customers and coworkers, 3 good.

One of my 4 customers was Fred Hasbrook. He 5 came for Breakfast on Sunday mornings. 6 I saw the old man coming, I always smiled at him and 7 the best service.

One day, Fred saw me and asked , “What’s up ? You’re not 8 today.” I told him that I dreamed of having my own 9 . but when I called my parents to ask for a loan(贷款)，they said , “We just don’t have the 10 .”“Fred,” I said to the old man, “I know I can 11 more if somebody would just have faith in me.”

The next day , Fred came and 12 me a check totaling ＄50,000—along with a 13 that read, “The only collateral(抵押品）on this loan is my 14 in your honesty as a person. Good people with a dream should have the chance to 15 that dream.

I accepted the money and plans for the restaurant I would 16 . Things did not go well. My plans 17 and I lost the money.

Later I decided to 18 a job at Merrill Lynch. Even though I had no experience, I was 19 and became a pretty good agent. 20 I paid back Fred the ＄50,000.Five years later, I was able to open my own firm.

1. A．work B．life C．attitude D．opinion

2. A．pleasing B．serving C．supporting D．understanding

3. A．seem B．remain C．feel D．stay

4. A．daily B．ordinary C．normal D．regular

5. A．ever B．seldom C．even D．always

6. A．As soon as B．Every time C．Because D．Since

7. A．left B．made C．got D．offered

8. A．working B．joking C．smiling D．singing

9. A．house B．way C．restaurant D．company

10. A．time B．money C．courage D．luck

11. A．do B．give C．have D．share

12. A．handed B．showed C．bought D．lent

13. A．gift B．note C．picture D．book

14. A．wish B．trust C．guess D．demand

15. A．express B．prove C．realize D．explain

16. A．visit B．introduce C．sell D．open

17. A．finish B．change C．succeeded D．failed

18. A．keep on with B．put up with C．apply for D．give up

19. A．paid B．employed C．interviewed D．praised

20. A．Generally B．Actually C．Finally D．Fortunately

Justin’s bedroom was so full of flat bicycle tires, bent tennis rackets, deflated basketballs, and games with missing pieces that you could hardly get in the door. His parents pleaded with him to clean out his room.

“What use is a fish tank with a hole in the bottom?” his father asked. But Justin simply smiled and repeated his motto, “Never throw anything out, you never know when it might come in handy.”

When Justin was away from home, he always carried his blue backpack — a smaller bag of his bedroom — a place to store the many objects that he collected. It was so worn and stretched that it hardly resembled a backpack anymore.

Justin had earned a reputation for figuring things out and getting people out of otherwise hopeless situations. Many of his classmates and neighbors sought him out when they needed help with a problem. On the first day of school, his friend Kenny, came looking for Justin.

“Do you think you have something in your backpack that could help me remember my locker combination (箱子密码)?” he asked. “I lost the piece of paper it was written on. I have a science class in two minutes and if I’m late on the first day it’ll make me look bad for the rest of the year.” Kenny looked really worried.

“Relax,” Justin said, taking his backpack off and opened it. “Remember how you borrowed my notebook in my home to write the combination down? Well, I know how I can recover what you wrote.”

He took the notebook and a soft lead pencil out of his backpack. The page that Kenny had written on had left faint marks on another page in the notebook. Justin held the pencil on its side and rubbed it lightly over the marks. Slowly but surely the numbers of the locker combination appeared in white.

“That’ s amazing!” Kenny said, “I owe you one.” And he dashed off to open his locker.

It was just another day in the life of the boy whose motto was “Never throw anything out; you never know when it might come in handy.”

1.Why is Justin’s room in such a mess?

A. He always forgets to clean it.

B. He never throws anything out.

C. He has no time to clean it.

D. He shares the room with his brother.

2.In what way is Justin’s blue backpack used?

A. He uses it as a place to store collected objects.

B. He uses it to carry his books and sports equipment.

C. His parents tell him to clean it all the time.

D. He carries it to remind others of his ability.

3.The underlined phrase “pleaded with” means .

A. ignored B. asked C. pushed D. admired

4.How does Kenny feel toward Justin?

A. Annoyed B. Disinterested C. Grateful D. Angry

第二节完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）

My first job was at a local diner, where I worked for seven years and learned so many lessons, especially from a fellow waitress.

Helen was in her 60s and had extraordinary self-respect, something I was really lacking. I looked up to Helen 41 she was doing what she loved--- 42 people--and nobody did it 43 . She always made everyone, customers and co-workers, 44 and feel good.

Being a waitress changed my life. One of my 45 customers was Fred Hasbrook. He always ate an omelet, and when I saw him 46 , I tried to have it on his table as soon as he sat down.

Thanks to the newfound confidence I 47 from Helen, I dreamed of having my own 48 .But when I called my parents to ask for a loan (贷款), they said, "We just don't have the 49 ."

The next day, Fred saw me and asked, "What's up? You're not smiling today”. I 50 my dream with him and said, "Fred, I know I can do more if somebody would just have 51 in me."

Before long he handed me checks totaling $ 50,000--along with a 52 that read, "The only collateral(抵押) on this loan is my trust in your 53 as a person. Good people with a dream should have the 54 to realize that dream."

I took the checks to Merrill Lynch, where the money was provided for me. I 55 working at the diner, making 56 for the restaurant I would open. My plans failed, 57 , and I lost the money.

Later I decided to apply for a job at Merrill Lynch. Even though I had no experience, I was 58 and ended up becoming a pretty good agent. 59 I paid back Fred the $ 50,000, plus 14 percent annual interest. Five years later, I was able to 60 my own firm.

41. A. because B. though C. while D. unless

42. A. helping B. respecting C. serving D. praising

43. A. faster B. better C. harder D. later

44. A. drink B. digest C. smile D. sing

45. A. regular B. favorite C. tough D. fresh

46. A. eating B. greeting C. ordering D coming

47. A. found out B. picked up C. got back D. took away

48. A. restaurant B. confidence C. house D. work

49. A. choice B. way C. idea D. money

50. A. exchanged B. discussed C. shared D. analyzed

51. A. patience B. pride C. faith D. interest

52. A. letter B. sign C. notice D. note

53. A. honesty B. responsibility C. devotion D. motivation

54. A. ability B. luck C. time D. chance

55. A. loved B. practiced C. continued D. enjoyed

56. A. adjustments B. plans C. decisions D. suggestions

57. A. instead B. therefore C. though D. meanwhile

58. A. hired B. rejected C. encouraged D. determined

59. A. Fortunately B. Excitedly C. Personally D. Eventually

60. A. design B. open C. restart D. expand

I lost the job I dreamed about．Never ________ so upset at that time．

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