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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,然后从1—20题各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出可以填入空白处的最
佳选项。
Sometimes I really doubt whether there is love between my parents. Every day they are very busy trying to __1__ in order to pay the high tuition for my brother and me. They don’t act in the __2_ ways that I read in books or I see on TV. In their opinion, “I love you” is too __3_ for them to say. Sending flowers to each other on Valentine’s Day is even more out of 4__.
One day, my mother was sewing a quilt. I sat down beside her. “Mom, I have a question to ask you. Is there __5__ between you and Dad?” I asked her in a very low voice. She didn’t answer immediately. She 6_ her head and continued to sew the quilt.
I was very worried because I thought I had _7_ her. I was _8__ and I didn’t know what I should do. But at last I heard my mother say the following words:
“Susan,” she said thoughtfully, “Look at this thread.Sometimes it __9_, but most of it disappears in the quilt. The thread really makes the quilt _10__. If life is a quilt, then love should be a thread.It can hardly be seen __11, but it’s really there. Love is _12_.”
I listened carefully but I __13_ her until the next spring. At that time, my father suddenly __14 seriously. My mother had to stay with him in the hospital for a month. When they returned from the hospital, they both looked __15_. It seemed both of them had had a serious illness. After they were back, every day in the morning and dusk, my mother helped my father _16__ on the country road.
“Dad, how are you feeling now?” I asked him one day.
“Susan, don’t __17 me.” he said gently. “To tell you the truth, I just like walking with your mom.”__18_ his eyes, I know he loves my mother deeply.
Once I thought love meant flowers, gifts and 19__. But from this experience, I understand that love is just __20__ in the quilt of our life. Love is inside, making life strong and warm.
1.A.keep fit                B.rise early             C.earn money         D.collect money
2.A.magic                  B.romantic             C.fantastic             D.attractive
3.A.simple                  B.easy                   C.relaxing              D.luxurious
4.A.the question          B.question              C.reach                 D.control
5.A.feeling                  B.love                    C.quarrel               D.smile
6.A.raised                   B.shook                 C.nodded               D.bowed
7.A.hurt                     B.injured                C.wounded            D.harmed
8.A.in great surprise                                    B.in a great embarrassment
C.with deep depression                           D.at extreme sorrow
9.A.happens               B.comes about       C.appears              D.occurs
10.A.warm and soft    B.hot and hard        C.thin and cool        D.strong and durable
11.A.somewhere and sometime                    B.anywhere or anytime
C.more or less                                       D.here and there
12.A.inside                 B.outside               C.faraway            D.nearby
13.A.could believe                                      B.couldn’t understand       
C.wouldn’t recognize                              D.might know
14.A.got sick              B.got stuck            C.threw up             D.became disabled
15.A.quite healthy       B.very pale             C.fairly red             D.much surprised
16.A.jump high           B.go hurriedly        C.run fast              D.walk slowly
17.A.think about         B.talk with             C.worry about        D.laugh at
18.A.Reading              B.Seeing                C.Saying                D.Writing
19.A.fresh roses        B.gold ring           C.sweet kisses       D.beautiful jewelry
20.A.a thread        B.a needle          C.the cloth       D.the cotton
1. C
2. B
3. D
4. A
5. B
6. D
7. A
8. B
9. C
10. D
11. B
12. A
13. B
14. A
15. B
16. D
17. C
18. A
19. C
20. A
爱就是鲜花、礼物和甜蜜的亲吻吗?作者通过亲身经历,终于明白,爱不是表面上的浪漫的亲吻,而是内在的情感。虽不能随时随地看到它,但是它却实实在在地存在着,使生活变得坚固而温暖。
1.C   由in order to pay the high tuition for my brother and me可知是为了挣钱。
2.B   他们从未像我在书中读到,或在电视中看到的那样浪漫。
3.D   从上下得知,说出“我爱你”是太难了,而不是太简单、容易、轻松。
4.A    out of the question是个固定短语,意为“亳无可能”;out of question“有可能”;out of reach (伸手)够不着;out of control 失控。
5.B   根据上下文,此处指“你和爸爸之间有没有爱情啊”。
6.D   因在缝被子,母亲低下头。
7.A   我担心伤害了她。伤害感情用“hurt”。
8.B   我非常尴尬。
9.C   由下文的“disappear”得知此处是“appear”。句意为“苏珊,看看这些线。有时候,你能看得见,但是大多数都隐藏在被子里。”
10.D   这些线使被子坚固耐用。
11.B   你不可能随时随地看到它,但是它却实实在在地存在着。
12.A   由上句推出:爱是内在的。
13.B   由下文until可知此处用否定式。以构成not … until…的句式。句意为:我仔细地听着,却无法明白她的话,直到来年的春天。
14.A   由My mother had to stay with him in the hospital for a month.可知父亲突然得重病。get stuck困住;throw up呕吐;become disabled残疾。
15.B   此处指“脸色,气色”。句意为:当他们从医院回来的时候,都显得非常苍白。
16.D     (为了使父亲身体康复),他们回来之后,每天的清晨或黄昏,母亲都会搀扶着父亲在乡村的小路上漫步。
17.C   从上文Dad, how are you feeling now可知,此处有“担心”之意。
18.A   英语中“看得出”习惯上不用see。句意为:从他的眼神里,我看得出他对母亲的爱之深刻。
19.C   四个选项中A、B、D与前面提到的“鲜花、礼物”同类,只有C项不同类。句意为:我曾经认为爱情就是鲜花、礼物和甜蜜的亲吻。
20.A   由全文可知,但是从那一刻起,我明白了,爱情就像是生活中被子里的一根线。
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The Book of Life
So far,scientists have named about 1.8 million living species(物种),and that’s just a small number of what probably exists on Earth.With so many plants,animals,and other living things covering the planet,it can be tough to figure out what type of grass is growing by the roadside or what kind of bird just flew by.
A soon-to-be-started Web site might help.An international team of researchers has announced the creation of Web-based Encyclopedia(百科全书) of Life(EoL).The project aims to list every species on Earth in a single,easy-to-use reference guide.
To get the encyclopedia started,the creators will use information from scientific databases(数据库) that already exist.And eventually,in special sections of the site,non-scientists with specialized knowledge will come to help.Bird-watchers,for example,will be able to input what birds they’ve seen and where.To make sure the encyclopedia is accurate,scientists will review much of the information added to it.
As the EoL develops,you might find it useful for school projects.The site will feature(以……为特色)_____special pages for kids who are studying ecosystems in their neighborhoods.Another convenient feature of the EoL is that you’ll be able to pick the level of detail you want to see to match your interests,age,and knowledge.
It now takes years for scientists to collect all the data they need to describe and analyze species.The creators of the Encyclopedia of Life hope that their new fool will speed up that process.
小题1:The Web based EoL aims to _______.
A.find out what covers the earth
B.list all living things on Earth
C.work out the number of birds
D.save the existing plants
小题2:One characteristic of the EoL is that _______.
A.it is run by school students
B.it focuses on different types of grass
C.it provides different levels of information
D.it allows non-scientists to review its data
小题3:In the last paragraph,“that process”means _______.
A.analyzing speciesB.creating a new tool
C.collecting dataD.describing species
I am serving in a company in Cheyenne. The work has been challenging, but the 36 are big, and I have been given a rise. The weather has been cold lately.  37  walking has been excellent exercise, I have realized that I need another form of  38 for the winter.
My boyfriend Mike knew of this  39  and he researched some local sites for cheap cars. The minute he  40 me the information about a 1978 Ford Fairmont, I  41 this car was meant to be! I began communicating with the  42 , a man named Dale Meyer. I found out that the car was bought by his grandfather and was still in good  43 . He and his two brothers had 44  learned to drive using this car.
We 45  a price of $400, and fixed a time for a test drive. The day before the test drive, I received a phone call from Dale. He  46  a little nervous, but also excited. He asked simply, “You really  47 this car, don’t you?”
“Of course. I couldn’t love it more,” I gave an enthusiastic  48 . He then said to me, “How about me giving it to you for a dollar?” His offer left me 49 . At that time words 50 me.
I picked up my new Fairmont last night. Dale walked me around the car,  51  its bumps and nicks (磕磕碰碰). As he was telling me the  52 of the car, it seemed that he was losing an old friend. As I was pulling  53  the driveway, he stopped me and said, “Don’t forget to pass this  54 on.”
It was truly a  55 end. Never underestimate the kindness of strangers.
36. A. presents    B. awards    C. honors     D. rewards
37. A. Because    B. Although   C. If       D. When
38. A. entertainment  B. pleasure    C. transportation  D. training
39. A. habit     B. purpose    C. goal      D. desire
40. A. found     B. sent      C. asked      D. taught
41. A. knew     B. wondered   C. doubted     D. promised
42. A. producer    B. owner    C. customer    D. stranger
43. A. situation    B. state     C. operation    D. condition
44. A. slowly     B. actually    C. naturally    D. hardly
45. A. thought of   B. referred to   C. settled on    D. talked about
46. A. looked     B. sounded    C. felt      D. behaved
47. A. like      B. repair     C. drive     D. use
48. A. refusal     B. description   C. reply      D. attitude
49. A. careless    B. lifeless    C. motionless   D. speechless
50. A. left      B. failed     C. forgot     D. beat
51. A. searching    B. checking   C. explaining    D. touching
52. A. sufferings    B. stories    C. materials    D. troubles
53. A. away from   B. into     C. by       D. out of
54. A. car      B. custom    C. kindness    D. experience
55. A. sudden     B. perfect    C. foolish     D. forced
E
Almost every day we come across situations in which we have to make decisions one way or another. Choice, we are given to believe, is a right. But for a good many people in the world. In rich and poor countries, choice is a luxury, something wonderful but hard to get, not a right. And for those who think they are exercising their right to make choices, the whole system is merely an illusion, a false idea created by companies and advertiser, hoping to sell their products.
The endless choice gives birth to anxiety in people’s lives. Buying something as basic as a coffee pot is not exactly simple. Easy access to a wide range of everyday goods leads to a sense of powerlessness in many people, ending in the shopper giving up and walking away, or just buying an unsuitable item(商品) that is not really wanted. Recent studies in England have shown that many electrical goods bought in almost every family are not really needed. More difficult decision-making is then either avoided or trusted into the hands of the professionals, lifestyle instructors, or advisors.
It is not just the availability of the goods that is the problem, but the speed with which new types of products come on the market. Advances in design and production help quicken the process Products also need to have a short lifespan so that the public can be persuaded to replace them within a short time. The typical example is computers, which are almost out-of-date once they are bought. This indeed makes selection a problem. Gone are the days when one could just walk with case into a shop and buy one thing; no choice, no anxiety.
小题1: What does the author try to argue in Paragraph 1?
A.The exercise of rights is a luxury.
B.The practice of choice is difficult.
C.The right of choice is given but at a price.
D.Choice and right exist at the same time.
小题2: Why do more choices of goods give rise to anxiety?
A.Professionals find it hard to decide on a suitable product.
B.People are likely to find themselves overcome by business persuasion.
C.Shoppers may find themselves lost in the broad range of items.
D.Companies and advertisers are often misleading about the rage of choice.
小题3:By using computers as an example, the author wants to prove that    .
A.advanced products meet the needs of people
B.products of the latest design fold the market
C.competitions are fierce in high-tech industry
D.everyday goods need to be replaced often
小题4: What is this passage mainly about?
A.The variety of choices in modern society.
B.The opinions on people’s right in different countries
C.The Problems about the availability of everyday goods.
D.The helplessness in purchasing decisions
Listen carefully, working people, we would like to tell you something that could save your precious time and money! Best of all, it is free!
It’s “no”.
What do you ask? We’ll say it again: “No”.
Sweet and simple “no”.
Say “no” at your office and see how quickly that pile of work on your desk disappears.
“Saying ‘no’ to others means you are saying ‘yes’ to yourself, ” said Leslie Charles, a professional speaker from East Lansing, Michigan.
“Time is precious. People are spending money buying time. And yet we are willing to give up our time because we can’t say ‘no’.”
Susie Watson, a famous writer, said people who always say “yes” need to say “no” without guilt(内疚)or fear of punishment. “I would rather have someone give me a loving ‘no’ than an obligated(强制的) ‘yes’, ” she said.
Susie Watson says she feels “no” obligation to give an explanation when she says “no” either socially or professionally. Does she feel guilty about it? “Not at all, ” said Watson, who is director of advertising and public relations at Timex Corp in Middlebury, Conneticut. “Most people are afraid of saying ‘no’… My advice is to say ‘yes’ only if you don’t mean ‘no’.”
Watson said “no” is the most effective weapon against wasting time. “Every year there are more demands on your time… Other people are happy to use up your time, ” Watson said. Time saving appears to be “no’s” greatest friend.
“No” can be your new friend, a powerful tool to take back your life. “No” may even take you further in the business world than “yes”.
“No” is power and strength. “No” now seems completely correct. “Saying ‘no’ isn’t easy. But finally it’s greatly liberating,” Charles said. But, he added, a “no” project needs to be worked on every day because it is hard to change long-term habit.
But, he also warns: “Don’t go to extremes. Don’t find yourself saying ‘no’ to everything. In return you should learn to hear ‘no’.”
小题1: The sentence “Saying ‘yes’ to yourself” means _______.
A.you can have more time to play with others
B.you needn’t care about other’s feeling if you are happy
C.you are selfish and treat others rudely
D.you can deal with your business as you have planned
小题2: When you say “no” to others you should say it in a _______.
A.secret wayB.polite way
C.proud wayD.guilty way
小题3:In Watson’s opinion, people can save much time on condition that _______.
A.they say “no” at a suitable time
B.they say “no” as much as possible
C.they are afraid of saying “no”
D.they make others angry at them
小题4:If a person says “no” to everything, the result he or she receive may be that he or she _______.
A.enjoys a wonderful lifeB.makes a lot of money
C.faces difficulty in lifeD.forgets to say “yes” in the end

In order to improve relationship with others, you need to be aware of several sensible ways to complain.   1 , you need to be specific. Don’t say, “Boy, did you   2 like a fool at the party?” Instead, say, “You embarrassed me by getting   3 and loud and telling offensive jokes to my parents.” Secondly, stick to the present. Don’t mention old offences from last month or last year. By doing this, you   4 attention from the problem at hand. Moreover,   5 you complain, don’t add insults. If you start calling the other person names, that will   6 create anger and hurt any chance of getting the person to really   7 you. A last point to remember is to complain privately. Never criticize the other person in front of friends, parents, children, or anyone else, for that   8 . Criticizing in front of a third party has the same effect as   9 . This shames the person being criticized and makes it very likely that the person will want to attack you orally rather than listen to you.
Sensible ways to Complain:
Be specific
Stick to the present
   10 
Complain privately
小题1:1.
A.To start withB.Frankly speakingC.AnywayD.Needless to say
小题2:
A.conductB.playC.doD.act
小题3:
A.upsetB.boredC.delightedD.drunk
小题4:
A.take awayB.set offC.draw upD.catch up
小题5:
A.beforeB.afterC.whenD.unless
小题6:
A.evenB.neverC.onlyD.still
小题7:
A.listen toB.work forC.look afterD.wait on
小题8:
A.timeB.matterC.personD.party
小题9:
A.jokesB.insultsC.criticismD.embarrassment
小题10:
A.Don’t add insultsB.Don’t mention old offenses
C.Don’t lose temperD.Don’t tell embarrassing jokes

Remembering names is an important social skill.Here are some ways to master it.
Recite and repeat in conversation.
When you hear a person’s name,repeat it.Immediately say it to yourself several times without moving your lips.You could also repeat the name in a way that does not sound forced or artificial.
Ask the other person to recite and repeat.
You can let other people help you remember their names.After you’ve been introduced to someone,ask that person to spell the name and pronounce it correctly for you.Most people will be pleased by the effort you’re making to learn their names.
Admit you don’t know.
Admitting that you can’t remember someone’s name can actually make people relaxed.Most of them will feel sympathy if you say.“I’m working to remember names better.Yours is right on the tip of my tongue.What is it again?”
Use associations.
Link each person yon meet with one thing you find interesting or unusual.For example,you could make a mental note: "Vicki Cheng -- tall, black hair. " To reinforce (加强) your associations, write them on a small card as soon as possible.
Limit the number of new names you learn at one time.
When meeting a group of people, concentrate on remembering just two or three names. Free yourself from remembering every one. Few of the people in mass introductions expect you to remember their names. Another way is to limit yourself to learning just first names. Last names can come later.
Go early.
Consider going early to conferences, parties and classes. Sometimes just a few people show up on time. That's fewer names for you to remember. And as more people arrive, you can hear them being introduced to others -- an automatic review for you.
小题1:How will most people feel when you try hard to remember their names? 
A.They will be moved.B.They will be annoyed.
C.They will be delighted.D.They will be discouraged.
小题2:If you can’t remember someone’s name, you may _____
A.tell him the truthB.tell him a white lie
C.ask him for pityD.ask others to help you
小题3:When you meet a group of people, it is better to remember _____  
A.all their namesB.a couple of names first
C.just their last namesD.as many names as possible
小题4:What does the text mainly tell us? 
A.Tips on an important social skill.B.Importance of attending parties.
C.How to make use of associations.D.How to recite and repeat names.

A twisted sense of humor and a strong voice cast(演出人员) make "Open Season" fun for kids and adults. It's a great start for Sony's animation studio.
Boog is a full-grown grizzly(灰熊)bear that has been raised among humans by park ranger Beth. He has a warm place to live, all the food he wants, and is safe from hunters.
However, when he crosses paths with the spastic(大脑性麻痹的) mule deer Elliot, all that changes. Thanks to a series of misunderstandings, everyone believes Boog is dangerous and out of control. Beth is forced to release(释放) him back into the wild.
Once Boog finds himself in the great outdoors, he has no idea what to do. He gets lost, can't find food, and is attacked by unfriendly forest cutters. Boog is forced to rely on the idiotic Elliot to help him find his way back to civilization(文明). But can they make it before open season begins for hunting?
The movie also has a really strong voice cast. Martin Lawrence voices Boog, and his attitude and persona(人格面具)perfectly fit the bear. The same goes for Aston Kutcher as Elliot. Even if you can't stand him in the real world, you'll be surprised how well he brings the annoying deer to life in the movie.
The animation in "Open Season" is also excellent. The characters are quite cartoonish, but the hair is realistic looking and the movements are fantastic. The body language adds a lot to the performances of the characters.
小题1:What’s the key factor(因素) that the Boog need to survive himself in the wild?
A.He wants to seek a comfortable settlement.
B.It’s thought that the Boog is beyond control.
C.The Boog is required to find enough food.
D.The Boog is eager to make new friends.
小题2:Who is the enemy of the Boog?
A.ElliotB.BethC.hunterD.Martin
小题3:How can you understand the underlined word “make it” in the fourth paragraph?
A.come toB.succeed inC.turn outD.hold out
小题4:The text in general is about _________.
A.“ Open Season ” to bring fun for kids and adults.
B.The funny bear Boog and the annoying deer Elliot.
C.The grizzly beer Boog and the park ranger Beth.
D.A really strong voice cast of the “ Open Season ”
Are you stressed out, scared or worried all the time? Do you avoid going to certain places, seeing friends or doing certain things because of your worries? Do your worries keep you awake at night? If you’ve answered yes, you may be suffering from anxiety.
Anxiety is a normal and necessary part of life. Anxiety is your brain’s way of telling you about danger. It is anxiety which helps you jump out of the way if a car is speeding towards you. But if it gets out of hand, anxiety can get in the way of your getting on with life and can become a real problem. If this is the case for you, treatment may be a helpful way for you to get your anxiety under control.
Anxiety is a normal part of life. Some people may feel uneasy if moving to a new place and some may get overly anxious in certain situations. There are lots of reasons for this. One main reason is after a stressful thing which has happened in your life. So, if you are involved in a car crash, it’s quite likely that you will be more worried than other people around cars and driving.
Being anxious also probably runs in families. If your parents suffer from anxiety then you are more likely to be anxious too. This is probably partly due to genetics, and partly because of how things are when you’re growing up.
Even though people don’t talk about it much, anxiety is one of the most common mental health problems. About 1 in 4 people will have an anxiety problem at some time in their life.
If you have an anxiety problem it’s hard for other people to understand why something that doesn’t worry them, like being in a crowd of people, can be so scary for you. This can make you feel separated and lonely, as may become worse and worse.
The good news is there are lots of excellent treatments available for anxiety. These include taking therapies (疗法) and drugs.
小题1:Which of the following statements is true about anxiety?
A.With anxiety you are far away from traffic accidents.
B.It’s abnormal for people to get too anxious after a stressful thing.
C.Almost everybody has a certain degree of anxiety in certain situations.
D.When you feel stressed out, scared or worried, you are surely suffering from anxiety.
小题2: Which of the following reasons for anxiety is NOT mentioned in the passage?
A.Illness.B.Experience.C.Genetics.D.Environment.
小题3: What can we infer from the fifth and sixth paragraph in the passage?
A.Anxiety is the most common mental health problem.
B.Those suffering from anxiety need others’ understanding badly.
C.About a quarter of the population are suffering from anxiety now.
D.Once you suffer from anxiety, you’d better seek for medical treatment.
小题4:The author will most probably talk about ________ following this passage.
A.what is about anxietyB.what causes anxiety
C.how to handle anxietyD.when anxiety becomes serious

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