完形填空,阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,从各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳答案。

My parents were a team, as if they were one person. Sure, they ___ __, but undoubtedly any ___ ___ would be solved. They began their married life ___ ___, but they worked hard and, ___ ___ the years built a very successful business .They had strengths and weaknesses, but so ___ ___ as they worked together, you never saw weaknesses, just strengths.

The biggest __ ___about love and marriage my parents taught us kids was how to talk “about” your partner. Have you ever heard husbands and wives make __ ___ remarks(评论) about their partners? It’s one those things people just seem to do. Sure, they are “only kidding” or maybe they are not. But words ___ ___. And words teach, whether positively or negatively. Dad always speaks of mom in positive words, ___ __ does she of him.

One day we were getting carpet fixed. The crew boss said, “Women will really spend your money, won’t they?” Dad __ ___, “Well, they were right there with you before you had any money, it’s a ___ __ to do anything for them you possibly can.” This wasn’t the answer the boss expected to hear. The crew boss __ ___ one more time, “And they’ll take that as far as they can, huh?” Dad responded again, “She’s the best thing that has ever happened to me. I’ll do anything to make her happy.”

I tried not to ___ __. I knew he wanted Dad to ___ __ just a little bit and say, “Yeah, I guess that’s true.” But it wouldn’t happen... not in a million years!

My parents are retired and still enjoying their life together, just __ __ out, reading, shopping. Throughout the years, __ ___ Mom would remind me I should be __ __ for someone to get married to, I’d say, “Ma, I have plenty of time.” She’d ___ ___ reply “I don’t have ‘that’ much time”. Dad would then look at me and say, “Hey, you ___ ___ all the time you need. If you marry someone just __ ___ the woman your mother is, you’ll have a great life.”

1.A. foughtB. arguedC. shoutedD. agreed

2.A. opinionsB. worriesC. disagreementsD. ways

3.A. poorB. richC. happyD. young

4.A. afterB. forC. duringD. over

5.A. longB. farC. goodD. well

6.A. lessonB. experienceC. memoryD. impression

7.A. unnecessaryB. unkindC. unlikelyD. unsuitable

8.A. helpB. treatC. matterD. work

9.A. soB. itC. suchD. as

10.A. talkedB. listenedC. liedD. responded

11.A. pityB. shameC. pleasureD. chance

12.A. saidB. triedC. askedD. questioned

13.A. shoutB. cryC. forgetD. laugh

14.A. give upB. give awayC. give inD. give out

15.A. stayingB. hangingC. settingD. running

16.A. ifB. thoughC. wheneverD. however

17.A. thinkingB. desiringC. designingD. looking

18.A. seriouslyB. jokinglyC. angrilyD. happily

19.A. takeB. haveC. spendD. waste

20.A. whatB. likeC. neverD. half

Frank Woolworth was born in Rodman, New York., in 1852. His family were very poor farmers, and there was never enough to eat. Frank decided he did not want to be farmer. He took a short business course, and went to work as a salesman in a large city.

Woolworth realized he had a natural skill for showing goods to attract people’s interest, but he soon learned something more important. One day his boss told him to sell some odds and ends (小商品 ) for as much as he could get. Frank put all these things on one table with a sign which said FIVE CENTS EACH. People fought and pushed to buy the things and the table was soon cleared.

Soon afterwards, Woolworth opened his own store., selling goods at five and ten cents. But he had another lesson to learn before he became successful. That is, if you want to make money by selling low-price goods, you have to buy them in large quantities directly from the factories. Once, for example, Woolworth went to Germany and placed an order for knives. The order was so large that the factory had to keep running 24 hours a day for a whole year. In this way, the price of the knives was cut down by half.

By 1919, Woolworth had over 1000 stores in the US and Canada, and opened his first store in London. He made many millions and his name became famous throughout the world. He always run his business according to strict rules, of which the most important was: “ THE CUSTOMER IS ALWAYS RIGHT.”

1.Frank took a short business course in order to ____________.

A. earn more money for his family

B. learn something from a salesman

C. get away from the farm

D. get enough to eat.

2.Frank sold the odds and ends quickly because _____________.

A. he knew how to get people to buy his goods.

B. he cut down the price by half

C. he had put the goods on a table in a very nice way.

D. the sign he put on the table was well designed.

3.The price of the knives was cut down by half because ______________.

A. the factory workers worked 24 hours a day.

B. knives were ordered in large quantities directly from the factory.

C. the knives were made in Germany, where labour (劳动力) was cheap.

D. the knives were produced in one factory.

4._____________ make Woolworth a world-famous man.

A. His business skills and his wealth.

B. The low price of the goods he sold.

C. His trip to Germany and his huge order of knives.

D. His natural skill for showing things.

根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。其中两项为多余选项

Before going outside in the morning, many of us check a window thermometer(温度计)for the temperature. This helps us decide what to wear. ____1.____. We want our food to be a certain coldness in the refrigerator. We want it a certain hotness in the oven. If we don’t feel well, we use a thermometer to see if we have a fever. We keep our rooms a certain warmth in the winter and a certain coolness in the summer.

Not all the thermometers use the same system to measure temperature. We use a system called the Fahrenheit scale. But most other countries use the Centigrade scale.

Both systems use the freezing and boiling points of water as their guide.___ 2.___ .

The most common kind of thermometer is made with mercury(水银)inside a clear glass tube. As mercury (or any other liquid ) becomes hot, it expands. As it gets colder, it contracts(收缩). That is why on hot days the mercury line is high in the glass tube.____ 3.___.

First. Take a clear glass juice bottle that has a cap ; fill the bottle with coloured water. Tap a hole in the center of the cap using a hammer and thick nail. Put the cap on the jar. Then stick a plastic straw(吸管) through the nail hole.

_____4.____.

Finally. Place a white card on the outside of the bottle and behind the straw. Now you can see the water lever easily.

_____5.____.

As the temperature goes down, the water will contract, and the lever in the straw will come down. Perhaps you will want to keep a record of the water lever in the straw each morning for a week.

A．We use and depend on thermometers to measure the temperature of many other things in our daily lives.

B．Thermometers measure temperature, by using materials that change in the same way when they are heated or cooled.

C．Now that you know this rule you can make a thermometer of your own that will work.

D．The water will rise in the straw. As the temperature of the air goes up, the water will expand and rise even higher.

E．They label these in different ways. On the Fahrenheit scale water freezes at 32 degrees and boils at 212 degrees. On the Celsius scale water freezes at 0 degrees and boils at 100degrees.

F．Take wax (you may use an old candle if you have one) and melt some of it right where the straw is struck into the cap to seal把..粘住) them together.

G．People use thermometers which are made by themselves when travelling around the world.

短文改错

此题要求改正所给短文中的错误。短文中有10处错误，每句最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。

增加：在缺词处加一个漏词符号（∧），并在此符号下面写出该加的词。

删除：把多余的词用斜线（╲）划掉。

修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。

注意：1.每处错误及修改均仅限一词；

2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。

Dear Li Hua,

I'm very glad to receive your letter two weeks before, and I have been thinking about question you asked me. In my opinion, you should go back after you finish your studies abroad. For one reason, what you are studying is badly need nowadays in our country. It will be quite easily for you to find a good job. In fact, I know a few company here in our city hope to hire people like you. For another reason, I think it will be much convenient for you to look after your parents as they were getting old. Therefore, this is only my point of view. It is up for you to make a right choice.

Dear John,

My name is Amber and I want to share my story with you because what you've shared about life and positive energy has changed my life. This past year has been one of the hardest for me. I felt I was stuck in a position that had nothing to do with what I wanted to do with my life. In January, after two years of being together, my boyfriend left me.

I read your blog every morning as I drink my coffee at work, but it wasn't until this March that I told myself "no more negativity" as you taught readers in your blog.

Since then I've got into new habits at work to keep my energy positive. When people walk in the front door, I'm the first face they see, so I smile big when I say "good morning" to them, especially on Mondays. Instead of waiting for someone to ask me for help, I offer it with an open mind. The CEO noticed my change and offered me the executive assistant position that I wanted.

One of the biggest things I've taken to heart from your blog is changing my opinions on my job. Yes, it was not an important position, but when I was passionate （热情的） about it, I could make my life fulfilling.

All in all, I have to thank you somehow for having the passion to help others because it truly is inspiring to me. So thank you so much, John. My life has changed because your words pointed me in the right direction, Take care!

Sincerely ,

Amber

1.Amber wrote the letter mainly to______

A. introduce herself to John B. talk about her bad year

C. ask for some advice D. express her thanks

2.We can infer from the passage that Amber______

A. didn't like her boyfriend

B. spent a lot of time online

C. wasn't satisfied with her job

D. received very good education

3.What is implied about John in the letter?

A. He is a very famous writer.

B. He used to live a very negative life.

C. He doesn't like sharing his life stories.

D. He likes helping others through writing positive blogs.

4.What does Amber's change tell us?

A. Practice makes perfect.

B. Bad luck doesn't exist long.

C. A positive attitude is rewarding.

D. A friend in need is a friend indeed.

短文改错

假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下内容，其中共有10处错误，每句中最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删减或修改。增加：在缺调处加一个漏字符号(∧)，并在其下面写上该加的词。删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。修改：在错的词下划一横线，在其下面写出改正后的词。

注意：1．每处错误及其修改均仅限一词。

2．只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。

Dear Sir,

I’m writing to request a valuable chance to be one of the host family for the British students. Locating in a beautiful and quiet neighborhood, our large fully-equipped apartment meets all their needs. Apart from the conveniently public transportation, our own car can also take them to some nearby places of interests. With fluent English and an outgoing personality, I’m sure I will have no difficulty communicate with them. Above all, we host two British students last year, through that we’ve gained lots of experience. In addition, my mother’s expert cooking can guarantee for them a wonderful chance of taste delicious Chinese food.

I would greatly appreciate if I could have the chance to host them and make friends with them.

Looking forward to your reply.

Yours truly,

Li Hua

Let us suppose it is now about A.D. 2060. Let's make believe it is about 47 years from now. Of course, things have changed and life is very different.

Voyages to the moon are being made every day. It is as easy to take a holiday on the moon today as it was for the people in 1960 to take a holiday in Europe. At a number of scenic spots on the moon, many hotels have been built. In order that everyone can enjoy the beautiful scenery on the moon, every room has at least one picture window. Everything imaginable is provided for entertainment of young and old.

What are people eating now? People are still eating food. They haven't yet started to take on heir(继承) supply of energy directly as electrical current or as nuclear power. They may some day. But many foods now come in pill form, and the food that goes into the pill continues to come mainly from green plants.

Since there are several times as many people in the world today as there were a hundred years ago, most of our planet's surface has to be filled. The deserts are irrigated with water and crops are no longer destroyed by pests. The harvest is always good.

Farming, of course, is very highly developed. Very few people have to work on the farm. It is possible to run the farm by just pushing a few buttons now and then.

We are healthier both in our bodies and in our minds, and we know the causes and cure of disease and pain, and it is possible to get rid of diseases. No one has to be ill any more.

Such would be our life in 2060.

1.When was the passage written?

A. In about A.D. 2060 B. In about 1960

C. In about 2014 D. In about 2013

2.According to the passage, what will be on the moon in about A.D. 2060?

A. Many other animals. B. Many tourists.

C. Many plants. D. A sea.

3.The passage tells us that in 2060, ________ on the earth than now.

A. the crops are getting better

B. there are more pests

C. there are fewer people

D. there is less water

完形填空,阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从1—20各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

It’s The Thought That Counts

This past Christmas was one of the best I have ever had. This was made possible by my sister, Amy. She is eight years older and has already made it into“real world”.

My sister bought me three wonderful gifts, only one would capture my heart forever. First she handed me the . Because Amy is careful with her actions, I knew this was her favourite. It was a bottle of perfume（香水）. I was happy with it, yet as to what lay ahead. Next she handed me a box. After away the wrapping paper, I found a stylish and expensive sweater. I was deeply moved that my sister was so . Then she handed me the gift. Judging by the familiar size and , I knew it was a CD. It was the soundtrack （电影原声带）to the movie“Rocky”, with songs inspiring to all athletes, dreamers…I loved it, but not as much as I would after what my sister explained to me.

She was to a knee injury that me half of my soccer season. I desired to be with my team-mates and each minute I sat on the bench. I tried hard, hoping my knee injury would heal soon. This was what led my sister to buying that CD.

After mentioning what was behind the , Amy played the CD for me. Even though I had heard those songs a thousand times, each note struck me as if it were . It played in my soul and on my emotions. I breathlessly, as the words“Trying hard now. It’s so hard now”sounded through the room. It me in a way beyond the happiness most gifts could bring. I couldn’t_______ crying and hugged my sister. Knowing that my sister had my problem so deeply made me realize that I am the little sister in the world. I had never received a gift with so much behind it！ I’ll cherish it forever.

1.A．and B．but C．which D．for

2.A．smallest B．prettiest C．dearest D．largest

3.A．most B．less C．least D．more

4.A．anxious B．excited C．delighted D．curious

5.A．putting B．tearing C．carrying D．giving

6.A．helpful B．fashionable C．rich D．generous

7.A．rest B．last C．other D．favourite

8.A．color B．style C．pattern D．shape

9.A．immediately B．quickly C．suddenly D．secretly

10.A．explaining B．replying C．referring D．talking

11.A．paid B．stopped C．took D．cost

12.A．enjoyed B．valued C．suffered D．spent

13.A．gift B．story C．sweater D．Christmas

14.A．alive B．new C．strange D．familiar

15.A．listened B．danced C．laughed D．remembered

16.A．harmed B．helped C．broke D．touched

17.A．burst B．hold C．help D．prevent

18.A．found B．got C．felt D．solved

19.A．luckiest B．cleverest C．bravest D．best

20.A．hardship B．thought C．money D．experience

Even at school there had been an unhealthy competition between George and Richard.

“I’ll be the first millionaire in Coleford!” Richard used to boast.

“And you’ll be sorry you knew me,” George would reply “because I’ll be the best lawyer in the town!”

George never did become a lawyer and Richard never made any money. Instead both men opened bookshops on opposite sides of Coleford High Street. It was hard to make money from books, which made the competition between them worse.

Then Richard married a mysterious girl. The couple spent their honeymoon on the coast—but Richard never came back. The police found his wallet on a deserted beach but the body was never found. He must have drowned.

Now with only one bookshop in town, business was better for George. But sometimes he sat in his narrow, old kitchen and gazed out of the dirty window, thinking about his formal rival. Perhaps he missed him?

George was very interested in old dictionaries. He’d recently found a collector in Australia who was selling a rare first edition. When the parcel arrived, the book was in perfect condition and George was delighted. But while he was having lunch, George glanced at the photo in the newspaper that the book had been wrapped in. He was astonished—the smiling face was older than he remembered but unmistakable! Trembling, George started reading.

“Bookends have bought ten bookstores from their rival Dylans. The company, owned by multi-millionaire Richard Pike, is now the largest bookseller in Australia.”

1.George and Richard were ______ at school.

A. roommatesB. good friends

C. competitorsD. booksellers

2.How did George feel about Richard after his disappearance?

A. He envied Richard’s marriage.

B. He thought of Richard from time to time.

C. He felt lucky with no rival in town.

D. He was guilty of Richard’s death.

3.What can we infer from this article?

A. Richard’ wife played an important part in his career.

B. Competition could make close friends become rivals.

C. George got information about Richard from the wrapping paper of a book.

D. Richard became a millionaire while George had no great success.

根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。

Easy Ways to Keep Your Brain Sharp

Everyone is forgetful, but as we age, we start to feel like our brains are slowing down a bit—and that can be a very annoying thing. 1. Read on for some techniques worth trying.

1. 2.

People who regularly made plans and looked forward to upcoming events had a 50 percent reduced chance of Alzheimer's disease (早老性痴呆症), according to a recent study. 3.

Something as simple as setting a goal to have a weekly coffee date with a friend will do. There's evidence that people who have a purpose in life or who are working on long or short-term goals appear to do better. In other words, keep your brain looking forward.

2. Go for a walk.

Mildly raised glucose (葡萄糖) levels can harm the area of the brain that helps you form memories and physical activity can help get blood glucose down to normal levels. In fact, exercise produces chemicals that are good for your brain. 4.

3. Learn something new.

Take a Spanish class online, join a drawing club, or learn to play cards. A study found that mental stimulation (刺激) limits the weakening effects of aging on memory and the mind. But the best thing for your brain is when you learn something new and are physically active at the same time. 5. Or go dancing with your friends.

A. Focus on the future.

B. This can be especially harmful to the aged.

C. It should be something like learning gardening.

D. So take a few minutes each day to do some reading.

E. But don't worry if your schedule isn't filled with life-changing events.

F. Luckily, research shows there is a lot you can do to avoid those moments.

G. In other words, when you take care of your body, you take care of your brain.