题目内容
1.Lightning flashed through the darkness over Sibson's bedroom skylight(天窗).Sibson was shaken by a clap of thunder (41)Dhe knew what was happening.The storm had moved directly (42)Ahis two-story wooden house.Then he heard the smoke alarm beeping.Sibson rushed down the stairs barefoot to (43)A; he opened the door to the basement(地下室),and flames (44)C out.Sibson ran back upstairs to call 911from his bedroom."I felt (45)Dbecause the room had a separate outdoor stairway,"he explains.
But the phone didn't work,and when he tried to go down the outdoor stairway,he was (46)Bby a wall of flames.Sibson realized he was trapped(困住).
Sibson's house was three kilometers (47)C the main road and was so well hidden by trees that he knew calling for help would be (48)B.
Up a hill nearby lived Sibson's neighbor,Huggons.He was lying in bed when something like a smoke alarm (49)D his ears.He jumped out of bed,took his (50)Aand flashlight,and headed down the hillside toward the (51)C.That was when he saw the rolling heavy smoke.
Huggons dialed 911,and the operator warned him not to(52)Bthe house.But Huggons said,"There is no way I am going to listen to Sibson (53)Aand die in that fire."
"Anyone there?"Huggons called out.Then he heard"Help!I'm trapped!"coming from the second floor balcony(阳台).He entered the house,but soon had to run back to catch his(54)A.
After one more (55)Dinside the house,Huggons gave up and (56)Caround back.
The wind parted the smoke just (57)B for him to catch sight of Sibson.But there was no way to get to him.He (58)Cthe flashlight into the woods and noticed a ladder.He took it over to the balcony and (59)DSibson down just as the second floor of the house fell off.
Sibson is still (60)Dwhen he tells the story."I was alone that night,"he says."Then I heard the most beautiful sound in my life.It was Huggons."
41.A.until | B.while | C.since | D.before |
42.A.over | B.in | C.through | D.on |
43.A.check | B.wait | C.hide | D.escape |
44.A.moved | B.gave | C.exploded | D.went |
45.A.tired | B.worried | C.glad | D.safe |
46.A.burned | B.stopped | C.shocked | D.covered |
47.A.beside | B.across | C.off | D.along |
48.A.limited | B.fruitless | C.false | D.regretful |
49.A.passed | B.missed | C.touched | D.struck |
50.A.phone | B.key | C.basin | D.coat |
51.A.smoke | B.road | C.noise | D.danger |
52.A.search | B.enter | C.leave | D.damage |
53.A.scream | B.roll | C.call | D.sigh |
54.A.breath | B.attention | C.ladder | D.flashlight |
55.A.stay | B.chance | C.thought | D.attempt |
56.A.climbed | B.looked | C.circled | D.jumped |
57.A.clear | B.enough | C.open | D.fit |
58.A.led | B.put | C.shone | D.drove |
59.A.persuaded | B.kicked | C.forced | D.pulled |
60.A.nervous | B.surprised | C.proud | D.thankful |
分析 本文为记叙文,叙述了在一场雷雨引发房屋火灾之后,Sibson如何自救,以及他的邻居Huggons如何帮他脱离险境的惊心动魄的故事.
解答 41-45 DAACD 46-50BCBDA 51-55 CBAAD 56-60 CBCDD
41.D.副词辨析.Sibson还不知道发生了什么事,就被雷声吓着了.before(在…之前)引导时间状语从句.故选D.
42.A.副词辨析.暴风雨已经到两层木楼的上方了.over表示"在…上方".故选A.
43.A.动词辨析.Sibson光着脚冲下楼查看到底是怎么回事.check"检查,核实".故选A.
44.C.动词辨析,Sibson开门进入地下室,火焰喷射了出来.由常识可知,开门后火焰会喷射出来,所以用exploded最为恰当.故选C.
45.D.形容词辨析.因为房间有单独的出口,所以Sibson感觉安全.故选D.
46.B.动词辨析.Sibson从单独的出口下楼,但被大火拦住了."Sibson realized he was trapped(困住)."暗示了答案.故选B.
47.C.副词辨析.Sbson家的房子离大路有三公里远.off"离,距".故选C.
48.B.形容词辨析,Sibson家的房子被树林遮住了,因此他知道呼救没有作用.fruitless"无功效的,徒然的".故选B.
49.D.动词辨析,Huggons躺在床上时听到像烟雾报警器一样的声音.strike 表示"击打,碰撞",此处是形象的说法.故选D.
50.A.名词辨析.由下段中的信息"Huggons dialed 911,and the operator warned him not to _____ the house."可知Huggons带上了手机.故选A.
51.C.名词辨析.由上文中的信息"He was lying in bed when something like a smoke alarm _____ his ears."可知Huggons下山朝声音的方向奔去.故选C.
52.B.动词辨析.因为危险,接线员警告Huggons不要进入房间.故选B.
53.A.动词辨析.Huggons说他无法眼睁睁看着Sibson喊叫并葬身火海.scream"尖叫,高喊".故选A.
54.A.名词辨析.Huggons进入了房间,但不一会儿不得不跑回来喘口气.catch one's breath"恢复正常呼吸".故选A.
55.D.动词辨析.又尝试一次后,Huggons只好放弃,绕着退了回来.attempt"尝试",符合语境.故选D.
56.C.动词辨析.由于烟雾很大,Huggons应该是摸索着绕着从房子里面出来的,circle"环行".故选C.
57.B.形容词辨析.风让烟雾少到Huggons能看清Sibson.注意:fit"适合的,恰当的,能胜任的",不符合语境.故选B.
58.C..形容词辨析.Huggons用手电筒照向树林,发现了一架梯子.shine"把…照向".故选C.
59.D.动词辨析.Huggons把梯子搬到阳台,在第二层楼房倒塌时将Sibson拽了下来.pull"拉,拖,拽".故选D.
60.D.动词辨析.根据后文Sibson自己所说的话"我当天晚上是一个人.然后我听到了我生命中最美丽的声音,是Huggons."可知,他对Huggons心存感激.故选D.
点评 做这类题首先要通读全文,了解文章大意,紧紧抓住上下文语境所提供的信息,然后明确词意、词性、词的搭配,并注意上下连贯,合乎逻辑,然后逐一选出答案,最后通读全文,查缺补漏.
-Yes,of course.He is always ready to help others.( )
A. | it; who; that | B. | this; who; that | ||
C. | which; that; that | D. | it; that; who |
A.I learned that a poorly worded apology can result in lasting anger. B.Righting a wrong can be especially challenging when it involves family members,who may be inclined to cite histo ry as an excuse for hurtful behavior. C.I suggest apologizing for your own part in the incident,however small it may be. D.I recently discovered that a sincere apology can be a powerful medicine with surprising value for the giver as well as he recipient. E.The best apologies are short and don't include explanations that can undo them F.And even when an apology is offered with the best of intentions,it can be seriously undermined by the way in which it is worded |
(68)D.After learning that a neighbor who had assaulted me verbally was angry about an oversight I was not aware I had committed,I wrote a letter in the hope of ending the hostility.Without offering any excuses,I apologized for my overnight in etiquette and respect.I said I was not asking for or expecting forgiveness.Then I delivered the letter with a jar of my homemade jam.Expecting nothing in return,I was greatly relieved when my doorbell rang and the neighbor thanked me warmly for what I had said and done.
According to psychologist Harriet Lerner,apologies followed by rationalizations are"never satisfying"and can even be harmful.When"but"is tagged onto an apology,it's an excuse that counters the sincerity of the original message. (69)E,"she wrote in her new book Why Won't You Apologize?
Nor should a request for forgiveness be part of an apology.The offended party may accept a sincere apology but still be unready to forgive the mistake.Forgiveness,should it come,may depend on a demonstration going forward that offense will not be repeated.
(70)B.History can be used as an explanation,not an excuse.It should involve a conversation that allows the hurt party to express anger and pain if an apology,however sincere,is to heal a broken connection,"Lerner said.
"I'm sorry"are the two most healing words in the English language.Knowing how to say"I'm sorry"is an ability to take a clear look at how our behavior affects others and to assume responsibility for acting at another person's expense.