题目内容
阅读下面短文, 掌握其大意, 然后从1 ̄25各题所给的四个选项中, 选出一个 最佳答案。
British postmen and milkmen have a reputation (名声) 1 being cheerful. 2 they both arrive very early in the morning, when you are perhaps not feeling very good-tempered (脾气), their 3 knocking and bright whistling may make you feel 4. Of course, there are some gloomy (忧闷的) postmen, who make you think that every letter contains sad news, but the majority are pleasant. This is quite surprising, because 5 the mail each morning is a job which is not very 6 paid and there are a great many problems.
The city postman 7 go on foot, not only along streets but also up and down 8, as many 9 of flats still have no lifts and no downstairs letter box. If he has a registered letter to send, he has to wait for someone to come to the door 10 for it. That person may greet him in a most unfriendly way if he has just been woken 11 a deep sleep very early in the morning.
In the country, a postman may have a 12 or a small van, so he does not have to walk 13, however he has his problems, too. It is very annoying to be compelled to go all the way to a 14 house simply to send a post card or a printed letter, when 15 makes the journey half an hour 16. In winter, weather conditions are bad, but the postmen must 17 in the rain or the snow. Sometimes it is impossible 18 a van or a bike 19, and he has to do his round 20, like his city workmates. Most country people keep a dog. Although there may be a notice on the gate, "Guard 21 THE DOG", this is 22 to the postman. He is forced to go in, whether the dog is dangerous or not. So every day the country postman knows that, if the dog is not safely 23, it 24 bite him on the leg or 25 his trousers.
1. | A. in | B. for | C. of | D. on | [ ] |
2. | A. As | B. Though | C. If | D. Since | [ ] |
3. | A. aloud | B. quite | C. loud | D. quiet | [ ] |
4. | A. upset | B. pleasant | C. joyful | D. uncomfortable | [ ] |
5. | A. to deliver | B. delivering | C. being delivered | D. deliver | [ ] |
6. | A. good | B. well | C. small | D. large | [ ] |
7. | A. has to | B. must | C. would | D. should | [ ] |
8. | A. paths | B. roads | C. streets | D. stairs | [ ] |
9. | A. group | B. blocks | C. dozens | D. lines | [ ] |
10. | A. to sign | B. signed | C. being signed | D. signing | [ ] |
11. | A. with | B. from | C. to | D. under | [ ] |
12. | A. bike | B. bus | C. car | D. carriage | [ ] |
13. | A. too far | B. so far | C. far enough | D. enough far | [ ] |
14. | A. lonely | B. alone | C. big | D. old | [ ] |
15. | A. it | B. this | C. he | D. they | [ ] |
16. | A. long | B. more longer | C. longer | D. too longer | [ ] |
17. | A. carry off | B. carry on | C. carry out | D. carry in | [ ] |
18. | A. to use | B. using | C. to ride | D. riding | [ ] |
19. | A. in these conditions | B. in the weather | C. in the rain | D. in the snow | [ ] |
20. | A. by bus | B. in the van | C. on foot | D. by car | [ ] |
21. | A. against | B. of | C. at | D. by | [ ] |
22. | A. helpful | B. of little help | C. help | D. helping | [ ] |
23. | A. tied of | B. tied up | C. tied in | D. ties to | [ ] |
24. | A. may | B. might | C. would | D. will | [ ] |
25. | A. bite | B. tear | C. draw | D. pull | [ ] |
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 |