第二节:完形填空(共20小题;每小题1.5分,满分30分)
阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给四个选项(A、B、C、D)中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
My mother seemed to be able to make dolls (洋娃娃) out of anything. She made some dolls for me and my two elder sisters. I 36 playing with them, but still, secretly, I hoped for a store-bought 37 like the one our rich cousin had. Her doll 38 open and close its blue glass eyes and even say "Mamma". I 39 stopped admiring it and hoping to have one.
However, my dream 40 came true when I was six. One day my father came back from his business trip with three 41 dolls! They were much smaller than our cousin’s doll and their eyes were just painted ones, but I did not 42 such differences. They were 43 "store-bought" dolls. We each chose one and I named 44 Misako.
Soon my sisters and I became 45. Our "children" kept us 46 all day. We gave them a bath, 47 them, brushed their hair, took them out for a walk and put them to bed. Several months later, they got more like real children — their 48 and bodies became dirtier; their dresses got stained; their hair less smooth.
But, by then, 49 interests seemed to have moved into 50 toys. Their dolls were abandoned (被抛弃) and in bad condition. One had 51 one of her arms, and 52 was one-legged. "You can 53 them if you want," my sisters said to me. Thus, I had 54_ dolls. They were more or less handicapped (残疾) and they often looked at me as if they needed me to 55 them. I enjoyed this feeling of being needed — being the only one in the world who could protect them with a lot of love. Indeed, they made the rest of my childhood days very happy.
36. A. wanted      B. expected         C. hoped                    D. enjoyed
37. A. doll          B. toy                    C. girl                      D. baby
38. A. might       B. should           C. could                    D. dared
39. A. often       B. never                  C. sometimes              D. seldom
40. A. immediately B. firstly           C. hardly                   D. finally
41. A. beautiful   B. lovely           C. store-bought           D. new
42. A. care about        B. care for          C. think about          D. worry about
43. A. total       B. real               C. like                      D. true
44. A. my        B. one              C. them                    D. mine
45. A. sisters      B. fathers                 C. friends                    D. mothers
46. A. free        B. busy           C. hard                D. tired
47. A. wore       B. put on         C. dressed             D. wash
48. A. faces       B. legs             C. arms                D. hands
49. A. my        B. their                   C. my sisters’          D. my doll’s
50. A. tiny             B. different        C. curious                 D. humorous
51. A. lost        B. wounded        C. cut                       D. damaged
52. A. the other   B. another         C. it                  D. other
53. A. look out for        B. take care of       C. pay attention to     D. have a look at
54. A. two        B. few               C. many               D. three
55. A. teach       B. feed                   C. satisfy              D. help

Lots of kids go through times when they’d like to change their hair. Often, it’s girls who are most concerned(关心的), but boys may be interested in how their hair looks, too. Sometimes hair will change as you get older----all by itself----when you go through puberty(青春期).

Maybe it used to be lighter and now it’s darker. Or maybe it’s oilier than it used to be, and now you need to wash it more. It’s also normal, as you’re getting older, to notice your appearance more often. You might suddenly decide you want a hairstyle like other kids at school have. But some styles and looks require chemical treatments and long hours in the chair at the hair salon. Some people dye(染)their hair a different color, get a bunch of braids(辫子),or make their hair straight when it’s curly(卷曲). Are these treatments OK for kids? That’s something you should discuss with your parents. At any age, any chemical or heat applied to(应用于) the hair can damage the hair or cause it to break off.

Any styling that pulls hard on the hair can also hurt the scalp(头皮) or cause hair loss. Styling tools, such as curling irons and straightening irons, get very hot and can cause burns. And chemicals used to color, curl, or straighten hair can be very harmful if they get into your eyes or onto your skin.

1.The word “kid”in this passage refers to ____________.

A.girls              B.boys             C.students          D.not only girls but also boys

2.Which of the following is NOT the cause of changes of one’s hair mentioned in the passage?

A.Change the hair style to act in a play.

B.It changes naturally with the age.

C.You want to make yourself look beautiful or cool.

D.A boy’s hair may become darker and darker when he gets older.

3.What’s the main idea of the last two paragraphs of this passage?

A.If you want to change the color of your hair, you have to use chemical.

B.Hair can be straightened with an instrument.

C.You’d better change your hair with the help of your parents.

D.Hair change by chemicals or instruments can harm the hair or the scalp。

 

Now we can see a man and his wife at the breakfast table. They are not speaking to each other. They haven’t spoken to each other at the breakfast table for years. The husband is reading his newspaper. We can’t see his face. The wife looks very worried as she gets a cup of tea ready for him. Today she is using a new kind of tea for the first time. The husband picks up his cup. He isn’t interested. He tastes his tea. Suddenly he puts down his newspaper. Something is different! Can it be the tea? He takes another taste. It’s wonderful. He smiles. He looks at his wife and says in surprise, “Doris, when did you cut your hair?” Doris is pleased. She answers, “Two months ago.” Doris asks, “ Herbie , when did your hair begin to become white?” He answers, “A long time ago.” Doris says, “We have been together for many years, but we never cared about each other.” Now they aren’t worried any longer. Breakfast is different. Has a new kind of tea changed their lives?

1.This story happens______________________.

A.before breakfast

B.after breakfast

C.at home

D.in a teahouse

2.In the passage, we can see ________________________.

A.Doris is drinking tea

B.Herbie likes the new kind of tea

C.Doris is reading a newspaper

D.Herbie is very young and good-looking

3.Herbie and Doris lived ______________ before this day.

A.a wonderful

B.an unhappy

C.an enjoyable

D.a friendly

4.Which of the following statements is true?

A.They are good friends.

B.They have just got married.

C.They like to talk about their hair.

D.They are no longer young.

 

请认真阅读下列短文, 并根据所读内容在文章后表格中的空格里填入最恰当的单词。注意:每空格1个单词。

The job of raising children is a tough one. Children don't come with an instruction handbook. And each child is different. So parents sometimes pull their hair out in frustration, not knowing what to do. But in raising children---as in all of life---what we do is influenced by our culture. Naturally then, American parents teach their children basic American values.

    To Americans, the goal of parents is to help children stand on their own two feet. From infancy, each child may get his or her own room. As children grow, they gain more freedom to make their own choices. Teenagers choose their own forms of entertainment, as well as the friends to share them with. When they reach young adulthood, they choose their own careers and marriage partners. Of course, many young adults still seek their parents' advice and approval for the choices they make. But once they "leave the nest" at around 18 to 21 years old, they want to be on their own, not "tied to their mother's apron strings."

   The relationship between parents and children in America is very informal. American parents try to treat their children as individuals ─ not as extensions of themselves. They allow them to fulfill their own dreams. Americans praise and encourage their children to give them the confidence to succeed. When children become adults, their relationship with their parents becomes more like a friendship among equals. But contrary to popular belief, most adult Americans don't make their parents pay for room and board when they come to visit. Even as adults, they respect and honor their parents.

    Most young couples with children struggle with the issue of childcare. Mothers have traditionally stayed home with their children. In recent years, though, a growing trend is to put preschoolers in a day care center so Mom can work. Many Americans have strong feelings about which type of arrangement is best. Some argue that attending a day care center can be a positive experience for children. Others insist that mothers are the best caregivers for children. A number of women are now leaving the workforce to become full-time homemakers.

    Disciplining children is another area that American parents have different opinions about. Many parents feel that an old-fashioned spanking(一顿打) helps youngsters learn what "No!" means. Others prefer alternate forms of discipline. For example, "time outs" have become popular in recent years. Children in "time out" have to sit in a corner or by a wall. They can get up only when they are ready to act nicely. Older children and teenagers who break the rules may be grounded, or not allowed to go out with friends. Some of their privileges at home like TV or telephone use may also be taken away for a while. Although discipline isn't fun for parents or children, it's a necessary part of training.

Being a parent is a tall order. It takes patience, love, wisdom, courage and a good sense of humor to raise children. Some people are just deciding not to have children at all, since they're not sure it's worth it. But raising children means training the next generation and preserving our culture. What could be worth more than that?

Title: The Job of Raising Children

Paragraph outline

Supporting details

Introduction

It is no easy task to bring up children. Parents sometimes feel very 1    , not knowing what to do.

The goal of parents

They help children to be 2     instead of depending on parents.

The relationship between parents and children

An informal relationship exists between American parents and children.

● Children are praised and 3     to realize their dreams.

● Children are treated 4    more like friends.

The issue of childcare

Most young couple struggle with this issue. 

● 5    , mothers stayed home with kids.

● Recently, a day care center is where preschoolers are put.

● There is a(n) 6     over whether attending a day care center is a positive experience for children.

Ways to 7    children

American parents have different opinions.

● "Time outs" have become 8     in recent years.

● 9     away some privileges is a way to punish  some older children and teenagers.

Conclusion

Raising children takes patience, love, wisdom, courage etc., but it is 10     .

 

 

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