题目内容
阅读下面短文, 掌握其大意, 从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中, 选出最佳选项, 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A Standard of Excellence
My l4-year-old son, John, and I spotted the coat almost at the same time in the secondhand clothing store. __36__ the other coats were hanging down loosely, this one looked as if it were __37__ itself up. The thick, black wool was soft and unworn. It had a black velvet collar, beautiful tailoring and an __38__ price of $28. We looked at each other, saying nothing, but John’s eyes shone. Dark, woolen overcoats were popular with teenage boys, but could cost several hundred dollars new. This coat was even better, __39__ that touch of classic elegance from long ago.
John tried it on and turned from side to side, __40__ himself in the mirror with a(n) __41__, studied expression that soon changed into a smile. The __42__ was perfect.
John wore the coat to school the next day and came home with a wide smile. “How did the kids like your coat?” I asked. “They __43__ it!” he said, carefully folding it over the back of a chair and __44__ it flat.
Over the next few weeks, a change came over John. __45__ replaced contrariness; __46__, reasoned discussion replaced argument. He became more mannerly and more thoughtful, eager to __47__ me. “Good dinner, Mom,” he would say every evening. One day when I suggested that he might start __48__ homework before dinner, John, who was always putting off doing stuff, said, “You’re __49__. I guess I will.”
When I __50__ this incident to one of his teachers and remarked that I didn’t know what caused the __51__, she said laughing, “It must be his coat!” At the library, we ran into a friend who had not seen our children for a long time, “Could this be John?” he asked, looking up to John’s new height, __52__ the style of his coat and extending his hand, one gentleman to another.
John and I both know we should never __53__ a person’s clothes for the real person within them. But there is something to be said for __54__ a standard of excellence for the world to see, for practicing standards of excellence in thought, speech, and behavior, and for __55__ what is on the inside to what is on the outside.
36. A. While B. Unless C. Since D. As
37. A. carrying B. putting C. holding D. pushing
38. A. unreasonable B. unbelievable C. unacceptable D. unreliable
39. A. developing B. indicating C. adopting D. bearing
40. A. eyeing B. admiring C. questioning D. measuring
41. A. serious B. excited C. puzzled D. doubtful
42. A. brand B. figure C. result D. fit
43. A. approved B. loved C. desired D. enjoyed
44. A. pressing B. smoothing C. beating D. ironing
45. A. Acceptance B. Affection C. Agreement D. Acquaintance
46. A. wild B. quiet C. fair D. detailed
47. A. please B. help C. change D. remind
48. A. at B. from C. in D. on
49. A. helpful B. considerate C. right D. great
50. A. explained B. announced C. presented D. mentioned
51. A. choices B. growth C. feeling D. changes
52. A. analyzing B. assessing C. checking D. consulting
53. A. trust B. judge C. mistake D. blame
54. A. setting B. applying C. meeting D. wearing
55. A. adjusting B. comparing C. preferring D. matching
36—40 ACBDA 41—45 ADBBC 46—50 BADCD 51—55 DBCDD
完形填空 (共20小题;每小题1分,满分20分)
阅读下面短文, 掌握其大意,然后从各题所给的四个选项A、B、C、D中, 选出最佳选项, 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Your parents have just told you the news—you’re moving to a new house. How in the world will you tell your friends?
First, CALM DOWN. 36 a while to catch your breath and let the news sink in before you call your friends. Make 37 you have the whole story before you start telling people.
38 friends who need to hear the news from you. Think about 39 you’d like to tell them, and when. A face-to-face talk may be the best way to let 40 frie-
nds know, but the phone may be fine for others. 41 after school or on a weekend is good. You don’t want to drop big news like this on your friends during the school day.
HOW SHOULD YOU START? Say something like, “I have some big news I want to share 42 you.” That will prepare your friend for what is going to come. Then say, “I’m 43 .” Tell him as many details as you know, 44 let him know how you feel about it.
Each friend will have a different 45 to the news, so BE PREPARED. Some girls may 46 crying. But some may get 47 , some may get silly, and some may give you the 48 that they don’t care. 49 happens, be sure to talk to your friends if the things they do and say 50 your feelings.
Ask friends not to tell anyone else 51 you say it’s OK. You could say, “Please don’t tell 52 until Monday.” That will give you a 53 to let close friends hear the news from you first.
Ask your parents for help if you need it. A(n) 54 may be able to help you
55 the right things to say and help you understand your friend’s reactions.
36. |
A. |
spend |
B. |
take |
C. |
pay |
D. |
cost |
37. |
A. |
sure |
B. |
believe |
C. |
certain |
D. |
clear |
38. |
A. |
Take care of |
B. |
Take notice of |
C. |
Make a list of |
D. |
Make use of |
39. |
A. |
how |
B. |
why |
C. |
where |
D. |
who |
40. |
A. |
kind |
B. |
close |
C. |
happy |
D. |
clever |
41. |
A. |
Speaking |
B. |
Telling |
C. |
Showing |
D. |
Talking |
42. |
A. |
for |
B. |
in |
C. |
out |
D. |
with |
43. |
A. |
starting |
B. |
lifting |
C. |
moving |
D. |
running |
44. |
A. |
and |
B. |
but |
C. |
while |
D. |
unless |
45. |
A. |
answer |
B. |
reaction |
C. |
appearance |
D. |
look |
46. |
A. |
break down |
B. |
give up |
C. |
burst out |
D. |
end up with |
47. |
A. |
noisy |
B. |
calm |
C. |
peaceful |
D. |
quiet |
48. |
A. |
feelings |
B. |
emotions |
C. |
mind |
D. |
impression |
49. |
A. |
whichever |
B. |
whatever |
C. |
whenever |
D. |
wherever |
50. |
A. |
control |
B. |
warm |
C. |
hurt |
D. |
change |
51. |
A. |
until |
B. |
since |
C. |
after |
D. |
when |
52. |
A. |
no one |
B. |
someone |
C. |
anyone |
D. |
everyone |
53. |
A. |
risk |
B. |
moment |
C. |
time |
D. |
chance |
54. |
A. |
parent |
B. |
adult |
C. |
elderly |
D. |
teenager |
55. |
A. |
figure out |
B. |
give out |
C. |
sort out |
D. |
deal with |