8.第一节 完形填空
At the age of forty-five,my usually well-ordered life became full of changes.After twenty-two years of working in a (41)B,a plan to use less staff (42)Cthe unemployment of over one hundred people,I being one of them.
My once secure future became (43)A.However,I was not a single parent,(44)Cthe family did not depend only on my income.My motto has always been,"Change is good; change is progress,"but when it(45)Dmy livelihood,I had to change it to,"(46)Bchange and make the most of it."From the beginning,I (47)B to look at this matter not as (48)Bluck,but as a welcome chance.I refused to become sorry;(49)C,I actively planned to do something new and different.
Having a positive attitude made all the (50)Ain the way I pursued the future.First,I decided to(51)Dto college and graduate many years later than I should have.Doing this at my age took more than a little (52)D.Not being a graduate had never(53)Cme back in my career in the bank,but now it was a personal goal I longed to (54)C.With a lot of determination,I went to evening classes and became an adult (55)A.In the class,I became more and more confident.During this time,I realized that (56)Dlife throws in our way,personal growth never stops.The second thing I did to improve my inner self was to reevaluate my(57)Dlife.It used to be filled with endless,and sometimes meaningless events.But now,my heart and life are completely around people I(58)A.
The loss of my job led to some (59)Bchanges in my life.Revisiting the past made room for the (60)C.I realize that I have accepted the change,and am making the most of it.
At the age of forty-five,my usually well-ordered life became full of changes.After twenty-two years of working in a (41)B,a plan to use less staff (42)Cthe unemployment of over one hundred people,I being one of them.
My once secure future became (43)A.However,I was not a single parent,(44)Cthe family did not depend only on my income.My motto has always been,"Change is good; change is progress,"but when it(45)Dmy livelihood,I had to change it to,"(46)Bchange and make the most of it."From the beginning,I (47)B to look at this matter not as (48)Bluck,but as a welcome chance.I refused to become sorry;(49)C,I actively planned to do something new and different.
Having a positive attitude made all the (50)Ain the way I pursued the future.First,I decided to(51)Dto college and graduate many years later than I should have.Doing this at my age took more than a little (52)D.Not being a graduate had never(53)Cme back in my career in the bank,but now it was a personal goal I longed to (54)C.With a lot of determination,I went to evening classes and became an adult (55)A.In the class,I became more and more confident.During this time,I realized that (56)Dlife throws in our way,personal growth never stops.The second thing I did to improve my inner self was to reevaluate my(57)Dlife.It used to be filled with endless,and sometimes meaningless events.But now,my heart and life are completely around people I(58)A.
The loss of my job led to some (59)Bchanges in my life.Revisiting the past made room for the (60)C.I realize that I have accepted the change,and am making the most of it.
41.A.factory | B.bank | C.company | D.hospital |
42.A.set aside | B.made up | C.resulted in | D.took off |
43.A.uncertain | B.bright | C.unimportant | D.clear |
44.A.if | B.or | C.so | D.but |
45.A.destroyed | B.improved | C.ruined | D.affected |
46.A.Respect | B.Accept | C.Expect | D.Collect |
47.A.considered | B.chose | C.happened | D.pretended |
48.A.pure | B.rare | C.bad | D.good |
49.A.therefore | B.instead | C.anyway | D.however |
50.A.difference | B.decision | C.effort | D.use |
51.A.attend | B.turn | C.admit | D.return |
52.A.time | B.money | C.risk | D.courage |
53.A.put | B.sent | C.held | D.given |
54.A.score | B.arrive | C.achieve | D.discover |
55.A.student | B.teacher | C.manager | D.doctor |
56.A.whichever | B.whoever | C.however | D.whatever |
57.A.new | B.daily | C.future | D.past |
58.A.care for | B.call for | C.stand for | D.look at |
59.A.normal | B.positive | C.confident | D.unsure |
60.A.change | B.experience | C.future | D.education |
5.
Active Challenge is a weight loss program exclusively for young women.The burden of being overweight is heavier than just the extra pounds.We use outdoor adventure to challenge the girls,to give them something to draws strength from.
Because you'll be losing weight alongside young women just like you,you'll find no one laughing at you and you'll help each other.At Active Challenge you'll make lifelong friends with young women at your own age,learn to love new adventurous activities.
Unlike any other weight loss program,Active Challenge is designed,so you'll lose weight and have the strategies and skills to keep the weight off forever.Active Challenge dose not put you on a diet.We follow the Canada Food Guide to Healthy eating and exercise appropriate portion control.We help you develop healthy habits.
The staff at Active Challenge combine experienced outdoor adventure professionals with highly qualified clinicians.All of us are absolutely committed to helping your daughter achieve permanent behavioral change and weight loss.Most of all we are committed to having a great time doing it.
Pre-Camp:Upon registration in Active Challenge,an enrollment package will be sent out to you with forms to be completed prior(之前)to camp as well as program preparation materials,an introduction to Active Challenge and pre-program personal challenge assignments to get you on your way toward a healthier you.
Post-Camp:Our post program is designed to keep you focused and remind you of the goals that you set during camp.We will send you home with your personal meal and exercise plan and keep in touch with you for a full three months after camp through letters,emails and phone calls,tracking your progress and giving you strategies and support.
24.Outdoor adventurous activities are held for girlsB.
A.to know about the camp
B.To make them stronger
C.to build up their health
D.To lose weight quickly
25.How will girls feel about the atmosphere at Active Challenge?D
A.Comfortable and unsafe
B.competitive and challenging
C.cold but exciting
D.friendly and supportive
26.After registration,girlsB.
A.should go to buy all the program preparation materials
B.will be informed how to get prepared for the program
C.should learn some skills and strategies to lose weight
D.will have to finish some challenge assignments at home
27.The post-camp help will lastA.
A.until the end of November
B.until girls can keep their weight off forever
C.Until young women build up their bodies
D.until girls achieve success in their lives.
Location: Beautiful Bear Creek Outdoor Centre near Ottawa Ontario. Season:July 2~August 28th Capacity:40 | Activities include: hiking,rafting,canoeing,yoga,cooking,camp skills,mountain biking,nutrition classes,swimming,and fitness classes and etc. Choose what you like! |
Because you'll be losing weight alongside young women just like you,you'll find no one laughing at you and you'll help each other.At Active Challenge you'll make lifelong friends with young women at your own age,learn to love new adventurous activities.
Unlike any other weight loss program,Active Challenge is designed,so you'll lose weight and have the strategies and skills to keep the weight off forever.Active Challenge dose not put you on a diet.We follow the Canada Food Guide to Healthy eating and exercise appropriate portion control.We help you develop healthy habits.
The staff at Active Challenge combine experienced outdoor adventure professionals with highly qualified clinicians.All of us are absolutely committed to helping your daughter achieve permanent behavioral change and weight loss.Most of all we are committed to having a great time doing it.
Pre-Camp:Upon registration in Active Challenge,an enrollment package will be sent out to you with forms to be completed prior(之前)to camp as well as program preparation materials,an introduction to Active Challenge and pre-program personal challenge assignments to get you on your way toward a healthier you.
Post-Camp:Our post program is designed to keep you focused and remind you of the goals that you set during camp.We will send you home with your personal meal and exercise plan and keep in touch with you for a full three months after camp through letters,emails and phone calls,tracking your progress and giving you strategies and support.
24.Outdoor adventurous activities are held for girlsB.
A.to know about the camp
B.To make them stronger
C.to build up their health
D.To lose weight quickly
25.How will girls feel about the atmosphere at Active Challenge?D
A.Comfortable and unsafe
B.competitive and challenging
C.cold but exciting
D.friendly and supportive
26.After registration,girlsB.
A.should go to buy all the program preparation materials
B.will be informed how to get prepared for the program
C.should learn some skills and strategies to lose weight
D.will have to finish some challenge assignments at home
27.The post-camp help will lastA.
A.until the end of November
B.until girls can keep their weight off forever
C.Until young women build up their bodies
D.until girls achieve success in their lives.
2.An old man was dying.One by one his relatives visited him.Even relatives and friends he hadn't seen for years (21)A him to say farewell.They all (22)D their deep love for him.(23)Beach came to him,the old man held each person by their (24)C and spoke to each.To one he said,"Yes,I love you."To (25)A he said,"I go without any ill will."To a third one he said,"Peace be with you."And so to each person he said such (26)D words.Then the old man (27)B Nasrudin (a wise man in the Middle East).When Nasrudin came in,he stood on one side,(28)Ceveryone and listened to what they said and what the dying man said to them.After a while,Nasrudin (29)A his hands in the air,and when everyone (30)B to hear him,Nasrudin said,"Fools!Why didn't you visit him in his good (31)C?You didn't love him when he was healthy,but you love him when he is dying!"
After that,Nasrudin turned to the (32)D man and shouted,"Fool!Why didn't you live with such nice feelings all the days when you were (33)D and fully alive?"With that,Nasrudin left the (34)B.The old man (35)A and said,"At last I've heard the (36)C.It is a blessing to (37)D having heard the truth."The old man died (38)D.
What about the others?They returned to their (39)B business of life and continued as they always had been.And Nasrudin?When he returned to his (40)A just outside the old man's house,the donkey made a long high sound,"Hee-haw!Hee-haw!"Nasrudin said,"Yes,I know…You're right…Live well;die well…"
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After that,Nasrudin turned to the (32)D man and shouted,"Fool!Why didn't you live with such nice feelings all the days when you were (33)D and fully alive?"With that,Nasrudin left the (34)B.The old man (35)A and said,"At last I've heard the (36)C.It is a blessing to (37)D having heard the truth."The old man died (38)D.
What about the others?They returned to their (39)B business of life and continued as they always had been.And Nasrudin?When he returned to his (40)A just outside the old man's house,the donkey made a long high sound,"Hee-haw!Hee-haw!"Nasrudin said,"Yes,I know…You're right…Live well;die well…"
21.A.called on | B.looked after | C.cared about | D.depended on |
22.A.offered | B.bought | C.kept | D.expressed |
23.A.Before | B.As | C.Because | D.Although |
24.A.face | B.leg | C.hand | D.head |
25.A.another | B.other | C.all | D.some |
26.A.possible | B.necessary | C.polite | D.kind |
27.A.visited | B.invited | C.bothered | D.employed |
28.A.comforted | B.helped | C.observed | D.blamed |
29.A.raised | B.lent | C.washed | D.hid |
30.A.forced | B.turned | C.ordered | D.changed |
31.A.need | B.mood | C.health | D.position |
32.A.living | B.visiting | C.coming | D.dying |
33.A.safe | B.important | C.weak | D.energetic |
34.A.party | B.scene | C.meeting | D.conference |
35.A.smiled | B.appeared | C.screamed | D.jumped |
36.A.message | B.news | C.truth | D.fact |
37.A.stay | B.work | C.sleep | D.die |
38.A.secretly | B.proudly | C.sadly | D.peacefully |
39.A.strange | B.normal | C.important | D.perfect |
40.A.donkey | B.car | C.assistant | D.wife |