题目内容
16.Sometimes the people who are noticed the least can do the most to lift us up.On Thanksgiving (41)A,I took part in a local running activity.It was barely above freezing that morning so every runner was walking or jumping around trying to stay (42)D.On the side of the road was a(n)(43)C man and as usual,most people pretended not to (44)Bhim.I went over and talked with him for a few minutes (45)A the race.He told me that he was a veteran (老兵) and had hoped he might be able to do some work to(46)Ba few dollars for a Thanksgiving dinner.
It was time for the race so I told him I'd like to talk to him (47)D.I thought about this man during most of the (48)C.He hadn't asked me for anything,(49)DI wanted to do something for him.However,I only had a couple of dollars,certainly not (50)Bfor a Thanksgiving dinner for the man.
After the race I went back and talked to him,which got me several (51)Blooks from other runners.During our conversation I offered him the (52)C I had.He didn't want to accept it but I(53)A.Then he said something that I didn't (54)B.He said,"This has been so nice.Thank you.I haven't really (55)A anybody in a real long time."
"Wow,"I thought."This man is(56)Cme for just talking to him."After I said goodbye,I asked other(57)D if they had a couple of dollars for a homeless veteran who just (58)Ato buy a hot Thanksgiving dinner.I think he ended up getting enough for a good (59)B that night.From him,I learned how to smile through the rough times and I was(60)C not to take for granted the many blessings I have.
41.A.morning | B.noon | C.afternoon | D.evening |
42.A.active | B.calm | C.healthy | D.warm |
43.A.old | B.ugly | C.homeless | D.hopeless |
44.A.recognize | B.see | C.find | D.observe |
45.A.before | B.after | C.about | D.despite |
46.A.borrow | B.earn | C.spare | D.raise |
47.A.at last | B.as usual | C.for ever | D.once again |
48.A.practice | B.conversation | C.race | D.work |
49.A.so | B.or | C.and | D.but |
50.A.normal | B.enough | C.necessary | D.suitable |
51.A.anxious | B.strange | C.guilty | D.serious |
52.A.gift | B.opportunity | C.cash | D.suggestion |
53.A.insisted | B.agreed | C.hesitated | D.regretted |
54.A.doubt | B.expect | C.admit | D.allow |
55.A.talked to | B.cared about | C.turned to | D.worried about |
56.A.punishing | B.forgiving | C.thanking | D.blaming |
57.A.organizers | B.walkers | C.jumpers | D.runners |
58.A.wanted | B.decided | C.stopped | D.remembered |
59.A.present | B.dinner | C.sleep | D.rest |
60.A.demanded | B.encouraged | C.reminded | D.persuaded |
分析 本文是记叙文.作者在感恩节那天帮助一位无家可归的老兵筹集到足够的钱买一份节日晚餐.作者从这位老兵身上学习到了如何笑对苦难,并且意识到不要把自己所拥有的幸福当成理所当然的事.
解答 41-45 ADCBA 46-50 BDCDB 51-55 BCABA 56-60 CDABC
41.A.考查名词的词义辨析.下句中的that morning提示了本题答案.故选A.
42.D.考查形容词的词义辨析.根据本句中的It was barely above freezing可知,当时气温很低,所以参加跑步的人走来走去或者跳来跳去都是为了保"暖(warm)".故选D.
43.C.考查形容词的词义辨析.最后一段中的a homeless veteran提示了本题答案.故选C.
44.B.考查动词的词义辨析.人们通常都假装没有"看见(see)"这些无家可归的人.故选B.
45.A.考查介词的词义辨析.根据下段中的It was time for the race可知,作者在开跑"前(before)"跟那位老兵聊了几分钟.故选A.
46.B.考查动词的词义辨析.根据上文中的do some work可推测,这位老兵希望通过自己的劳动能"挣(earn)"一些钱来买一份感恩节晚餐.故选B.
47.D.考查介词短语的词义辨析.根据下段中的After the race I went back and talked to him可知,作者跑完步以后还想跟那位老兵"再(once again)"谈谈.故选D.
48.C.考查名词的词义辨析.根据本段开头的It was time for the race可知,在"跑步(race)"的大部分时间里,作者都在想那位老兵.故选C.
49.D.考查连词的词义辨析.他什么都没跟我要"和"我想为他做什么"之间是转折关系,故选but.故选D.
50.B. 考查形容词的词义辨析.根据本句开头的However可推测,作者身上只带着几元钱,肯定不"够(enough)"买份感恩节晚餐.故选B.
51.B.考查形容词的词义辨析.大家都忽视这位无家可归的老兵,作者却跟他坐在一起聊天,因此其他参加跑步的人都用"奇怪的(strange)"眼神看着作者.故选B.
52.C. 考查名词的词义辨析.根据上段中的a couple of dollars可推测,这里是指作者给那位老兵"现金(cash)".故选C.
53.A.考查动词的词义辨析.根据but可知,老兵拒绝要作者的钱,但是作者"坚持(insisted)"要给.故选A.
54.B.考查动词的词义辨析.根据下段中的"Wow,"I thought可推测,老兵说了一些作者没有"预料到(expect)"的话.故选B.
55.A.考查动词短语的词义辨析.根据下段中的for just talking to him可知,老兵已经很久没有真正地跟别人"交谈过了(talked to)".故选A.
56.C.考查动词的词义辨析.上段中的Thank you提示了本题答案.故选C.
57.D.考查名词的词义辨析.根据上文中的a local running activity及other runners可知,作者问其他"参加跑步的人(runners)"要钱.故选D.
58.A.考查动词的词义辨析.根据第二段中的had hoped…for a Thanksgiving dinner可知,那位老兵"想要(wanted)"买一份热乎乎的感恩节晚餐.故选A.
59.B.考查名词的词义辨析.文中多处出现的a Thanksgiving dinner提示了本题答案.故选B.
60.C.考查动词的词义辨析.作者从老兵身上学习到了如何笑对苦难,并且"意识到(reminded)"不要把自己所拥有的幸福当成理所当然的事.故选C.
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A family friend joined the army,and his wife (14)Dto go with him.John's family (15)Ato store their furniture while they were away.To the family's (16)Bthe friend suggested they use their Bendix.So this is how they(17)Bthe washer.
Young John helped with the washing,and across the years he (18)Ca love for the old,green Bendix.But (19)Athe war ended.When the friends came to take it back,John grew terribly(20)BHis mother(21)Chim and said."You must remember,that machine(22)Dbelonged to us in the first place.That we ever got to use it at all was a gift.So,instead of being mad at it being taken (23)Clet's use this (24)Ato be grateful that we had it at all."
The lesson turned out(25)DYears later,John watched his eight-year-old daughter die a slow and painful death of leukemia(白血病).Though he (26)Cfor months with her death,John could not begin getting over from the(27)Buntil he remembered the old Bendix.
His daughter was a(28)CWhen he realized the simple fact,everything changed.He could now begin recovering from the death of his daughter.He started to see her as a marvelous gift that he was fortunate enough to(29)Afor a time.He felt (30)AHe found strength and recovery.He knew he could get through the valley of loss.
11.A.required | B.owned | C.repaired | D.saw |
12.A.take | B.have | C.afford | D.ride |
13.A.clean | B.warm | C.nice | D.good |
14.A.agreed | B.managed | C.desired | D.prepared |
15.A.offered | B.decided | C.expected | D.promised |
16.A.disappointed | B.astonishment | C.sadness | D.regret |
17.A.bought | B.got | C.borrowed | D.used |
18.A.achieved | B.produced | C.developed | D.reduced |
19.A.finally | B.obviously | C.immediately | D.peacefully |
20.A.frightened | B.upset | C.hopeless | D.confused |
21.A.explained | B.encouraged | C.comforted | D.taught |
22.A once | B.already | C.hardly | D.never |
23.A.out | B.down | C.away | D.up |
24.A.chance | B.success | C.event | D.treasure |
25.A important | B.necessary | C.reasonable | D.invaluable |
26.A.thought | B.missed | C.struggled | D.forgot |
27.A.lesson | B.loss | C.illness | D.difficulty |
28.A.death | B.washer | C.gift | D.loser |
29.A.share | B.spend | C.live | D.earn |
30.A.grateful | B.energetic | C.relaxed | D.happy. |
But at home a(43)Astory is told.Later that day,when I(44)C supper in the kitchen,my daughter suddenly stood behind me very (45)B.When I turned back,I(46)A knocked her down."don't be in my (47)D!"I shouted angrily.She walked away with her little heart(48)C.On the kitchen floor,later,I found some flowers by the door.
That night,while I lay(49)Cin bed,a voice in my deep heart said,"While(50)Bwith a stranger,you are so polite,but with the children you love,you are so easily(51)C.Why are there some flowers by the door?Those are the flowers she brought for you.She(52)B them herself,pink,yellow and your favorite blue.She stood quietly in order to give you a(53)D,and you never saw the(54)B in her eyes."
By this time,I felt very(55)Aand now my tears began to fall.I quietly went and knelt by her(56)C."Wake up,little girl,wake up,"I said."Are these the flowers you picked for me?"She smiled,"Yes,because I knew you'd like them,especially the(57)B."I said,"Daughter,I'm sorry for the way I acted today; I(58)C have shouted at you that way."She said,"Oh,Mom,that's okay.I love you (59)D."I hugged her and said,"Daughter,I love you too,and I do like the flowers."
Through this(60)A,I realize what FAMILY means:
FAMILY=(F)ATHER (A)ND (M)OTHER,(I) (L)OVE (Y)OU.
41.A.rude | B.polite | C.educated | D.happy |
42.A.in | B.to | C.on | D.for |
43.A.different | B.funny | C.moving | D.terrible |
44.A.had | B.ate | C.prepared | D.took |
45.A.quickly | B.quietly | C.noisily | D.seriously |
46.A.nearly | B.hardly | C.already | D.even |
47.A.kitchen | B.room | C.place | D.way |
48.A.beaten | B.missing | C.broken | D.hit |
49.A.alive | B.asleep | C.awake | D.afraid |
50.A.talking | B.dealing | C.working | D.meeting |
51.A.worried | B.nervous | C.excited | D.disappointed |
52.A.grew | B.picked | C.bought | D.planted |
53.A.gift | B.flower | C.kiss | D.surprise |
54.A.expression | B.tears | C.happiness | D.joy |
55.A.ashamed | B.proud | C.weak | D.hurt |
56.A.table | B.desk | C.bed | D.knees |
57.A.pink | B.blue | C.yellow | D.green |
58.A.couldn't | B.mustn't | C.shouldn't | D.needn't |
59.A.however | B.truly | C.though | D.anyway |
60.A.accident | B.experience | C.sentence | D.problem |
Jeremiah Heaton travelled to a(n)(21)Ddesert region of Africa to claim a controversial stretch of land in his daughter Emily's name.Mr Heaton,the father of three children from Virginia,(22)A a flag his children had designed in the(23)C piece of land sandwiched between Egypt and Sudan after(24)Bto Emily that she would one day be royalty.Mr Heaton found Bir Tawil,one of the last unclaimed pieces of land on the planet,which(25)C about 1300 km sq of desert that has (26)A been claimed by Sudan or Egypt.What he did is just considered by some people to be a (27)A that is an inspiring display of paternal love(父爱).
It took Mr Heaton 14 hours to travel by wagon through the desert(28)B he could plant the flag,which has a blue background and a seal and stars (29)D the family.
He may have completed his journey in June,(30)Bit began at the start of the year when he was chatting to his young daughter."Over the winter,Emily and I were playing,and she had a desire to be a princess.She asked me,in all(31)C,if she'd be a real princess (32)C,"Heaton said."And I said she would."
On his return Mr Heaton and his wife made a(33)B for their daughter and asked friends and family to(34)Aher as Princess Emily.Princess Emily,who sleeps in a custom-made castle bed,is showing(35)D of being a generous ruler,and said that she wants to (36)A children in the region have enough food.
Shelia Carapico,professor of political science and international studies at the University of Richmond,said it was not smooth-tongued or (37)B for someone to plant a flag and say they have political control over the land without legal(38)C from neighboring countries,the United Nations or other groups.(39)B,she said,it is not known whether people have ownership of the land,(40)Dwhether the property is part of a political nation.
21.A.deserted | B.precious | C.attractive | D.remote |
22.A.planted | B.carried | C.buried | D.waved |
23.A.undiscovered | B.unrecognized | C.unclaimed | D.undivided |
24.A.keeping his word | B.making a promise | C.giving in | D.looking forward |
25.A.spreads | B.expands | C.covers | D.runs |
26.A.never | B.seldom | C.often | D.hardly |
27.A.move | B.plan | C.reply | D.thought |
28.A.after | B.before | C.when | D.if |
29.A.displaying | B.presenting | C.painting | D.representing |
30.A.and | B.but | C.so | D.or |
31.A.carefulness | B.kindness | C.seriousness | D.hopefulness |
32.A.everyday | B.every day | C.someday | D.some day |
33.A.shirt | B.crown | C.promise | D.joke |
34.A.refer to | B.deal with | C.talk of | D.look for |
35.A.pride | B.interest | C.signals | D.signs |
36.A.ensure | B.admit | C.suggest | D.advise |
37.A.comfortable | B.reasonable | C.describable | D.possible |
38.A.realization | B.satisfaction | C.recognition | D.consideration |
39.A.In all | B.In addition | C.Above all | D.As a result |
40.A.instead of | B.more than | C.rather than | D.regardless of. |