This little story I’m about to tell you happened when I was 11 years old, and I’ll never forget it.
It was at my friend Jenny’s house after 36 one day, and we were doing our homework. While I was there, a friend of Jenny’s mom came over to 37. I didn’t know her name or 38 what her face looked like. I just 39 her hands, her voice and the lesson I 40 from her.
I can’t forget that she 41 her hands to introduce herself. It was so 42, I thought, rich fine skin; then I heard her saying, “Oh no, that is not 43 you shake hands. Let me teach you.” She didn’t do that at all in a condescending (屈尊的) manner. 44 that, I just remember her voice explaining the 45 of a good handshake of conveying (传达) a   46 sense of self-belief, of looking the other person in the eyes, and of making a warm  47. Hearing her friendly words, I first understand what being 48 meant.
I admired her for 49 time to teach me about one of the important things in life. I was grateful for her not talking down to me 50 I was 11 and didn’t know much. I also felt somewhat admired by the way she 51 me. It felt good to be talked to as a(n) 52, rather than as an 11-year-old child. I also 53 her telling me that if someone isn’t aware of something you should show him or her the right direction; don’t be afraid to 54 your knowledge.
I think of her every time I meet someone 55, and I’m so thankful for her little lesson.

【小题1】
A.breakfastB.workC.sleepD.school
【小题2】
A.readB.checkC.visitD.live
【小题3】
A.evenB.certainlyC.everD.simply
【小题4】
A.watchB.rememberC.holdD.seize
【小题5】
A.learnedB.selectedC.wantedD.discovered
【小题6】
A.raised upB.hung upC.reached outD.put out
【小题7】
A.paleB.beautifulC.roughD.small
【小题8】A whom        B .why            C .when            D. how
【小题9】
A.AfterB.BeforeC.DuringD.Through
【小题10】
A.necessityB.styleC.importanceD.rule
【小题11】
A.weakB.positiveC.differentD.special
【小题12】
A.friendB.voiceC.heartD.atmosphere
【小题13】
A.respectedB.noticedC.servedD.praised
【小题14】
A.havingB.takingC.arrangingD.keeping
【小题15】
A.whenB.butC.becauseD.so
【小题16】
A.treatedB.protectedC.encouragedD.required
【小题17】
A.boyB.studentC.teacherD.adult
【小题18】
A.hatedB.mindedC.appreciatedD.understood
【小题19】
A.testB.shareC.increaseD.control
【小题20】
A.healthyB.smartC.familiarD.new

Nancy Volk operated a sidewalk cafe in Anoka, Minnesota to support her family.
Dan Heins, one of the cafe’s regular customers, had a  36 : kidney dialysis(肾透析) from 6 to 10 a.m on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, after   37  at the cafe. The 56-year-old owner of the small cafe, Nancy   38  that Heins' diabetes(糖尿病)was 39  for his kidney failure and the cut-off of his leg. And Dan knew that Nancy, a single mother with three daughters, worked two other jobs to  40 the cafe open and meet her housing loans.
One morning as he ordered his breakfast, he 41  he would be on kidney dialysis the rest of his life if he didn't receive a(n)  42 . Nancy didn't hesitate, simply saying “I’ll donate”. A normal  43  volunteered to give him an organ? It seemed   44 to Dan, and Nancy had to spend a few weeks   45  him she was serious. The day before Thanksgiving in 2009, the results of the medical tests came in: She was a  46 .
While they were  47  the transplant, Dan’s other leg was cut off and Nancy’s financial 48  grew from bad to worse.
Nancy decided to close the cafe last September much  49  she loved it. At the same time, her home was going into   50 . Dan's insurance would  51  her surgery costs, but she was worried too much that she wouldn't be able to work the part-time jobs for six weeks.
Steve Ohlsen, another customer of the cafe,   52  a donation box near the register. In less than one month, people gave Nancy several thousand dollars—enough to ensure   53  on her home while she recovered.
Nancy and Dan had their 54  in September. Four months later,Dan is  55 dialysis, and Nancy has sent thank-you notes to her supporters.

【小题1】
A.wayB.serviceC.routeD.routine
【小题2】
A.breakfastB.supperC.lunchD.dinner
【小题3】
A.guessedB.knewC.imaginedD.concluded
【小题4】
A.seriousB.impossibleC.responsibleD.important
【小题5】
A.keepB.runC.causeD.want
【小题6】
A.shouted B.murmuredC.smiledD.informed
【小题7】
A.operationB.surgery C.transplant D.transfer
【小题8】
A.friendB.relationC.shopkeeperD.student
【小题9】
A.excitingB.unrealC.unusualD.moving
【小题10】
A.cheatingB.convincingC.informingD.involving
【小题11】
A.matchB.partnerC.companionD.mate
【小题12】
A.searching forB.waiting forC.looking intoD.taking in
【小题13】
A.positionB.professionC.situationD.condition
【小题14】
A.althoughB.whileC.thoughD.when
【小题15】
A.troubleB.businessC.serviceD.luck
【小题16】
A.offerB.provideC.giveD.cover
【小题17】
A.madeB.laidC.placedD.set
【小题18】
A.payments B.expensesC.repairsD.fees
【小题19】
A.personalitiesB.supportersC.surgeries D.lives
【小题20】
A.offB.downC.upD.to

 

第二节:完形填空(共20小题,每小题1.5分,满分30分)

My brother-in-law lifted out a package in which was delicate lingerie(女式内衣)“Jan bought it 8 years ago   36   she never wore it. She was   37   it for a special occasion.” He put it with the other clothes we were taking to the mortician(殡仪员). “Don't save anything for a special occasion. Every day when you're   38   is a special gift.” he said.

I remembered those words through the funeral(葬礼)and the days that followed when I helped with all the chores after Jan's sudden   39  . I thought about them on the plane returning to California. I'm   40   thinking about his words, and they've   41   my attitude towards life. I'm admiring the view   42   worrying about the weeds in the garden. I'm spending more time with my family and friends and   43   time in committee meetings.

Whenever possible, life should be an experience to   44  , not tolerate. I'm trying to recognize these moments and   45   them. “Someday” and “one of these days” are   46   from my vocabulary. If it's worth seeing or hearing or doing, I want to see and hear and do it now. I'm not sure what my sister would have done if she had known she wouldn't be here for the tomorrow that we all __47__ for granted. I think she would have gone out for her favorite Chinese food. She might have called a few former friends to apologize for past   48  . I'm guessing — I'll   49   know.

It's those little things left undone that would make me angry if I knew that my hours were __50__ . Angry because I   51   seeing good friends I was going to get in touch with — someday. Angry and __52__ that I didn't tell my husband and daughter often enough how much I truly love them.

I'm trying not to put off, or save anything that would add   53   and color to our lives. Every morning when I open my eyes, I tell myself it is   54  . Every day, every minute, every breath truly is a(n)  55   from God.

36. A. and                      B. so                           C. as                     D. but

37. A. buying                     B. saving                       C. leaving                   D. remaining

38. A. happy                     B. healthy                      C. alive                     D. successful

39. A. separation                         B. death                       C. disease                  D. treatment

40. A. still                       B. also                         C. even                     D. therefore

41. A. changed                   B. spoiled                       C. shaped                           D. held

42. A. beyond                    B. besides                      C. without                  D. over

43. A. most                     B. little                         C. more                      D. less

44. A. enjoy                      B. share                       C. control                   D. choose

45. A. ignore                     B. value                      C. stress                     D. remember

46. A. disappearing                B. escaping                    C. coming                   D. leaving

47. A. find                        B. think                        C. take                    D. make

48. A. affairs                     B. quarrels                    C. hardships                 D. memories

49. A. surely                      B. always                     C. ever                    D. never

50. A. endless                    B. abundant                  C. valuable                  D. limited

51. A. called off                    B. gave off                    C. put off                   D. took off

52. A. sorry                      B. disappointed               C. shameful                D. embarrassed

53. A. value                      B. laughter                  C. imagination              D. freedom

54. A. common                    B. unforgettable                     C. special                   D. similar

55. A. offer                       B. promise                 C. smile                    D. gift

 

 Nancy Volk operated a sidewalk cafe in Anoka, Minnesota to support her family.

Dan Heins, one of the cafe’s regular customers, had a  36 : kidney dialysis(肾透析) from 6 to 10 a.m on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, after   37  at the cafe. The 56-year-old owner of the small cafe, Nancy   38  that Heins' diabetes(糖尿病)was 39  for his kidney failure and the cut-off of his leg. And Dan knew that Nancy, a single mother with three daughters, worked two other jobs to  40 the cafe open and meet her housing loans.

One morning as he ordered his breakfast, he 41  he would be on kidney dialysis the rest of his life if he didn't receive a(n)  42 . Nancy didn't hesitate, simply saying “I’ll donate”. A normal  43  volunteered to give him an organ? It seemed   44 to Dan, and Nancy had to spend a few weeks   45  him she was serious. The day before Thanksgiving in 2009, the results of the medical tests came in: She was a  46 .

While they were  47  the transplant, Dan’s other leg was cut off and Nancy’s financial 48  grew from bad to worse.

Nancy decided to close the cafe last September much  49  she loved it. At the same time, her home was going into   50 . Dan's insurance would  51  her surgery costs, but she was worried too much that she wouldn't be able to work the part-time jobs for six weeks.

Steve Ohlsen, another customer of the cafe,   52  a donation box near the register. In less than one month, people gave Nancy several thousand dollars—enough to ensure   53  on her home while she recovered.

Nancy and Dan had their 54  in September. Four months later,Dan is  55 dialysis, and Nancy has sent thank-you notes to her supporters.

1.

A.way

B.service

C.route

D.routine

 

2.

A.breakfast

B.supper

C.lunch

D.dinner

 

3.

A.guessed

B.knew

C.imagined

D.concluded

 

4.

A.serious

B.impossible

C.responsible

D.important

 

5.

A.keep

B.run

C.cause

D.want

 

6.

A.shouted

B.murmured

C.smiled

D.informed

 

7.

A.operation

B.surgery

C.transplant

D.transfer

 

8.

A.friend

B.relation

C.shopkeeper

D.student

 

9.

A.exciting

B.unreal

C.unusual

D.moving

 

10.

A.cheating

B.convincing

C.informing

D.involving

 

11.

A.match

B.partner

C.companion

D.mate

 

12.

A.searching for

B.waiting for

C.looking into

D.taking in

 

13.

A.position

B.profession

C.situation

D.condition

 

14.

A.although

B.while

C.though

D.when

 

15.

A.trouble

B.business

C.service

D.luck

 

16.

A.offer

B.provide

C.give

D.cover

 

17.

A.made

B.laid

C.placed

D.set

 

18.

A.payments

B.expenses

C.repairs

D.fees

 

19.

A.personalities

B.supporters

C.surgeries

D.lives

 

20.

A.off

B.down

C.up

D.to

 

IF and WHEN often had lunch together. Their conversation always  36  on the things they hoped to achieve and they loved to talk about them.  ]

This particular Saturday when they met for lunch, WHEN  37  IF wasn’t in a great mood(心情). After they sat at the usual table  38  for them, WHEN asked IF, “You don’t seem your usual  39  self(样子)?” IF replied,“Yesterday I saw a course I wanted to take. If only I  40  the time.”

WHEN knew exactly how IF felt and said, “I too saw a   41   and I’ m going to register when I get   42   money.” WHEN then questioned IF, “What about the new job you were going to apply for?” IF answered, “I would have applied, but my  43  broke down. I couldn’t type my resume(简历).”

“Don’t worry. I’ve been thinking about looking for another job also,  44  I’ll wait and when the weather gets  45  I will look then. I hate this awful weather.”

The man sitting nearby heard them talking about when this and if that. When he couldn’t  46  it anymore, he went to them and said, “I think I know  47  you could solve your problems.”

IF smiled and thought that even if he knew the  48  they faced, there was no way he could help!   49  , IF asked the man for advice. The man said, “Your conversation reminds me of an old   50  : IF and WHEN were planted, and nothing   51   .”

IF and WHEN both looked surprised and began to feel   52   of living their life for the “ifs” and “whens”. Finally they came to a(n)   53  : next time they met, there would be no “ifs” or “whens”; they would   54   talk about what they had  55 

1. A. agreed

2. A. sensed

B. focused

B. insisted

C. relied

C. declared

D. took

D. promised

3.A. cleaned

B. made

B. bought

D. reserved

4.A. sensitive

B. honest

C. cheerful

D. clumsy

5.A. had                         

B. spent

C. seized

D. valued

6.A. notice

B. job

C. course

D. chance

7.A. lucky

B. pocket

C. enough

D. paper

8.A. computer

B. fridge

C. camera

D. recorder

9.A. or

B. but

C. for

D. so

10.A. drier

B. colder

C. wilder

D. nicer

11.A. take

12. A. if

B. decline

B. where

C. support

C. why

D. watch

D. how

13.A. changes

B. expenses

C. challenges

D. possibilities

14.A. Anxiously

B. Curiously

C. Surprisingly

D. Stubbornly

15. A. saying

B. story

C. habit

D. fiction

16.A. rose

B. grew

C. removed

D. remained

17. A. tired                            

B. proud

C. ashamed

D. aware

18. A. ambition

B. conclusion

C. description

D. agreement

19. A. even

B. only

C. still

D. thus

20. A. discussed

B. promised

C. arranged

D. achieved

 

 

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