题目内容
One of my next-door neighbors is a sweet 92-year-old Polish lady. A few days ago, I came back home from a trip. As I was 1 my clothes in my room, I heard a(n) 2 ,violent knock on the door. It was 10:30 pm, and I wasn’t sure who it could be. I went downstairs and 3 the peephole(猫眼), and saw that it was our sweet next-door neighbor.
I quickly 4 the door, and she seemed really distressed and kept 5 , “please help me, I need your help. The fire alarm won’t go off. Please help me.” I 6 told her that everything would be okay, and 7 her to her house to see what was going on 8 the fire alarm.
She 9 that the alarm had been going on and off inconsistently for the past two hours, and that her 10 to call her daughter to come and fix it was fruitless. So I took a chair from her dining room table, 11 it, and looked at the fire alarm.
After twisting the fire alarm off, I blew into it, because sometimes 12 causes it to make strange noises. She seemed 13 but was exactly shaking out of fear. I asked her 14 she was okay, and she said she was 15 , so I gave her a hug. I felt her shaking in my embrace, and held her _16_ for a few minutes until she stopped shaking and sighed a breath of relief.
We then 17 and talked for ten minutes, until I felt that she was okay, and safe to sleep. She was so generous with 18 for being with her, but I thanked her for 19 me that hugs are indeed good tools! So, sometimes, a(n) 20 hug is a good and powerful way to hold someone going through a difficult period.
1. A.collecting B.designing C.unpacking D.setting
2. A.continual B.flexible C.rhythmic D.impressive
3. A.looked through B.made out C.cut up D.turned to
4. A.closed B.moved C.locked D.opened
5. A.thinking B.repeating C.complaining D.screaming
6. A.frequently B.briefly C.immediately D.roughly
7. A.required B.accompanied C.inspected D.observed
8. A.for B.to C.by D.with
9. A.predicted B.warned C.mentioned D.proved
10. A.attempt B.suggestion C.responsibility D.permission
11. A.pressed B.revolved C.crashed D.climbed
12. A.power B.dust C.paper D.switch
13. A.determined B.terrified C.relieved D.devoted
14. A.when B.how C.why D.if
15. A.afraid B.tired C.sleepy D.pleased
16. A.casually B.tightly C.automatically D.abruptly
17. A.broke down B.sped up C.sat down D.turned around
18. A.suffering B.regret C.shame D.gratitude
19. A.advising B.reminding C.encouraging D.advocating
20. A.simple B.special C.official D.sudden
1.C
2.A
3.A
4.D
5.B
6.C
7.B
8.D
9.C
10.A
11.D
12.B
13.C
14.D
15.A
16.B
17.C
18.D
19.B
20.A
【解析】
试题分析:本文通过作者帮助一个恐慌的老人修报火机,并拥抱老人使她恢复平静的故事说明,有时候,一个简单的拥抱是帮助别人渡过难关的很好且有效地方法。
1.根据A few days ago, I came back home from a trip.可知这里想说我正在我的房间里取出衣服,故选C,unpacking取出。
2.根据violent knock on the door,故选A,continual不间断的。
3.根据the peephole(猫眼),故选A,looked through穿过……看。
4.根据and she seemed really distressed and kept repeating,可知这里想说我很快打开门,故选D。
5.根据“please help me, I need your help. The fire alarm won’t go off. Please help me.”可知这里想说她一直在重复,故选B,repeating重复。
6.这里想说我立即告诉她,一切都会好的,故选C,immediately立即。
7.根据to her house to see what was going on with the fire alarm.可知这里想说我跟随着她来到她的房子,故选B,accompanied跟随。
8.这里想说去看一下她的报火机发生了什么事,故选D。
9.根据that the alarm had been going on and off inconsistently for the past two hours,故选C,mentioned提到。
10.根据to call her daughter to come and fix it was fruitless.可知这里想说她试图让她的女儿回来修一下,attempt试图,故选A。
11.根据So I took a chair from her dining room table,故选D,climbed爬上。
12.根据After twisting the fire alarm off, I blew into it,,故选B,dust灰尘。
13.根据but was exactly shaking out of fear,故选C,relieved放心的。
14.根据and she said she was afraid,so I gave her a hug.故选D,if是否。
15.根据so I gave her a hug.故选A,afraid害怕的。
16.根据for a few minutes until she stopped shaking and sighed a breath of relief,故选B,tightly紧紧地。
17.这里想表达然后我们坐下来,聊天十分钟,故选C,sat down坐下来。
18.这里想表达她很感激我和她在一起,故选D,gratitude感激。
19.这里想说但是我感谢她提醒我拥抱事实上是很好的工具,故选B,reminding提醒。
20.这里想说有时候,一个简单的拥抱是帮助别人渡过难关的很好且有效地方法,故选A,simple简单的。
考点:故事阅读类短文完形填空
点评:答题前一定要略读全文,把握文章要表达的主题,注意前后句与句,段落与段落之间的关系。答题中,一定要认真分析,注意选项与上下文的关系,与前后单词的关系。对于一时没有太大的把握的题可以放到最后再来完成,因为有时答案可以从下文内容体现出来。答完后再通读一遍文章,看看所选选项能不能是语句通顺,语意连贯。
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Ask Dr ? Jeffers | This month Dr. Jeffers is answering questions about the human brain and how it works. |
Dear Dr. Jeffers, One of my colleagues, Felix Moeller, told me that scientists are learning to use computer to ‘read minds’. Is there any truth to this story/ —Jane Leon, New York, USA Dear Ms. Leon, Well, a lot of research is being conducted in this area, but so far, the brain scanning equipment and corresponding computer programs haven’t been able to actually read thoughts. In one experiment, test subjects(受试者)were connected to scanning equipment and shown two numbers on a screen. They were then asked to choose between adding or subtracting(减)the two numbers. Using this method, researchers were able to follow brain processes and make the correct assumptions(假设)70 percent of the time. It’s not quite mind reading, but it’s certainly a first step. —Dr. J. | |
Dear Dr. Jeffers, My three-year-old son loves it when I dig my fingers into his sides and tickle (胳肢)him until he laughs uncontrollably. The other day I noticed him trying to tickle himself but he couldn’t do it. Why not? —Glenn Lewis, Vancouver, Canada Dear Mr. Lewis, It’s because of how the brain works. The brain is trained to know what to pay attention to and what to ignore. It causes us to ignore physical feelings we expect to happen, but it causes a mild panic reaction when there is an unexpected feeling. For example, you don’t notice how your shoulder feels while you’re walking down the street. But if someone comes up behind you and touches you lightly on the shoulder, you may jump in fear. It’s that unexpected part that causes the tickle reaction. —Dr. J. |
46. What can we learn from the answer to the first question?
A. Some equipment is able to read human minds.
B. Some progress has been made in mind reading.
C. Test subjects have been used to make decisions.
D. Computer programs can copy brain processes.
47. People laugh when tickled by others because the feeling is _______.
A. unexpected B. expected C. comfortable D. uncomfortable
48. Who has got a little child according to the text?
A. Ms. Leon B. Mr. Lewis C. Mr. Moeller D. Dr. Jeffers
49. According to the text, Jeffers is probably _______.
A. a computer programmer B. a test subject
C. a human brain expert D. a medical doctor
One morning more than thirty years ago, I entered the Track Kitchen, a restaurant where everyone from the humblest(卑微的) to the most powerful came for breakfast. I noticed an empty chair next to an elderly, unshaven man, who looked somewhat disheveled. He was wearing a worn-out hat and was alone. I asked if I might join him. He agreed quietly and I sat down to have my breakfast.
We cautiously began a conversation and spoke about a wide rang of things. We never introduced ourselves. I was concerned that he might have no money and not be able to afford something to eat. So as I rose to go back to the counter and buy a second cup of coffee, I asked,
“My I get you something?”
“A coffee would be nice.”
Then I bought him a cup of coffee, we talked more, and he accepted another cup of coffee. Finally, I rose to leave, wished him well, and headed for the exit. At the door I met one of my friends. He asked,
“How did you get to know Mr. Galbreath?”
“Who?”
“The man you were sitting with. He is chairman of the Board of Churchill Downs.”
I could hardly believe it. I was buying, offering a free breakfast, and feeling pity for one of the world’s richest and most powerful men!
My few minutes with Mr. Galbreath changed my life. Now I try to treat everyone with
respect, no matter who I think they are, and no matter another human being with kindness and sincerity.
1. What does the underlined word “disheveled” mean?
A.Unfriendly. |
B.Kind. |
C.Elegant. |
D.Untidy. |
2.The author bought coffee for the old man because .
A.he wanted to start a conversation |
B.he thought the old man was poor |
C.he intended to show his politeness |
D.he would like to thank the old man |
3.How did the author probably feel after he talked with his friend?
A.Surprised. |
B.Pitiful. |
C.Proud. |
D.Regretful. |
4. What is the message mainly expressed in the story?
A.We should learn to be generous. |
B.It is honorable to help those in need. |
C.We should avoid judging people by their appearances. |
D.People in high positions are not like what we expect. |