第二节：完形填空（共20小题；每小题1．5分，满分30分）K^S*5U.C#O%M
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填人空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑
One summer in college, I was invited to be an instructor at a high school leadership camp.
I first   36   a boy under the tree on the first day of camp. His obvious   37   and shyness made him appear weak and lonely. Nearby, 200   38  campers were playing and joking, but the boy seemed to want to be anywhere   39   where he was.
I was instructed to care more about campers who might feel   40  . So I   41   him and said, “Hi, I’m Kevin. It’s nice to meet you. How are you?”
42   a shaky voice he   43  answered, “Okay, I guess.”
I calmly asked him to join in the activities and   44   some new people. He quietly replied, “No, this is not really my thing.”
I could   45   that this whole experience was   46   to him. But I somehow knew it wouldn’t be right to   47  him, either. It was going to take more time and   48  .
The next day, I was leading camp songs for the campers. They eagerly participated. But the boy was just sitting alone,   49   out the window.
That evening at our nightly staff meeting, I made my   50  about him known. I asked them to pay special attention and spend time with him   51   they could.
The days flew by fast. When the “last dance” came, surprisingly, the boy from under the tree was now a shirtless dancing   52  . He owned the dance floor   53   meaningful time with others. I couldn’t’ believe it was him.
In that instant, I realized how easy it is to give a bit of   54  every day. You may never know how much each gesture may mean to someone else. I tell this story as   55   as I can, and I advise others to look out for their own “boy under the tree.”
36．A．learned     B．recognized       C．noticed     D．heard
37．A．anger       B．discomfort       C．excitement       D．satisfaction
38．A．ambitious B．curious     C．anxious     D．eager
39．A．other than B．just as       C．or rather   D．as well as
40．A．left out     B．put out     C．made out  D．let out
41．A．passed     B．left    C．visited      D．approached
42．A．At     B．In     C．On    D．By
43．A．unfortunately   B．unwillingly      C．unconsciously   D．uninterestingly
44．A．help  B．interview  C．find   D．meet
45．A．sense B．suggest     C．consider    D．prove
46．A．familiar    B．similar      C．strange     D．typical
47．A．push  B．pull   C．pardon      D．punish
48．A．effects      B．exercises   C．efforts      D．expenses
49．A．observing B．examining C．admiring   D．staring
50．A．trouble     B．concern    C．devotion   D．understanding
51．A．unless       B．before      C．when D．since
52．A．wonder     B．danger      C．scene D．instructor
53．A．sparing     B．saving      C．spreading  D．sharing
54．A．himself     B．yourself    C．themselves       D．itself
55．A．soon  B．far    C．often D．long

Long before they became doctors, lawyers, CEO’s or real estate developers, they played in garage bands and maybe even dreamed of becoming rock stars. That’s why they signed up for Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy Camp.
For nearly a week, the mostly middle-aged “campers” had practiced in the West 54th Street studios. They came from as far away as London and Tokyo and as close as Long Island and downtown New York to prepare for their moment of onstage glory.
“I feel like I’m 18 again,” said Jerry Goldberg, a 60-year-old investment banker and guitar player, whose family was in the audience.” I admit that I felt a little uncertain when I first got here, but this has turned out to be a wonderful experience, one of the greatest of my life.”
Everybody has two businesses, their own business and show business. This can be a life-changing experience for them. Mr. Daltrey, who has appeared at several fantasy camps, was asked why he keeps coming back.
“I’ve had people tell me that I shouldn’t be doing this, that it's bad for my image,” he acknowledged. “But that’s rubbish. Look, it’s all so positive, and everybody is having so much fun. So what’s bad about that?”
Jeff Munger, a drummer and rancher(农场主) said. “I’m at a point in my life where I’m going to spend my money on things I’m passionate about, and I’m absolutely crazy about music.”
Most of the campers are successful executives or professionals: a founder of the Oracle Computer Company, a businessman whose father invented the Big Mac, a plastic surgeon, presidents of health care and seafood companies.
【小题1】This text is mainly about________.

Founded in 1966，Seacamp，the first program dedicated to the education of youth in marine(海洋的) sciences，is the result of a cooperative effort of parents，scientists，businessmen and camp leaders.Preservation practices and a respect for the marine environment are the philosophy of the Seacamp.

Seacamp’s tropical marine location in the lower Florida Keys enables it to offer a truly unique marine science program.This program is the heart of Seacamp.Young scientists participate in a variety of courses under the guidance of academically trained marine science instructors and biologists.All science activities include studies in both the field and the laboratory.Each session,140 to 160 campers come to Seacamp，mostly from the US，but also from across the world.There are about 30 international campers each summer from an average of twelve countries.Many Seacamp program graduates have gone on to careers as environmental educators and marine scientists.

One of Seacamp’s unique aspects is that campers create their schedules.In addition to science classes，campers choose from a variety of programs to ensure that there is something interesting and exciting for everyone.Campers interested in journalism may work on the camp newspaper，SEASCOPE，which is published periodically during camp sessions.Arts activities are also included.Photography allows campers to take home memories of friends，wildlife，and underwater experiences.

Seacamp teaches the fun and skills of sailing.It’s an excellent way for future marine scientists to become familiar with the winds，tides and currents that are of primary concern in oceanography.Basic Red Cross certification is offered to beginners in sailing.The Red Cross course in advanced lifesaving is taught at Seacamp.The course is designed to increase the campers’ ability to recognize and avoid dangerous water conditions and practices and to use self?rescue skills to get out of dangerous situations.

Parents may bring campers by car to Big Pine Key.Counselors(辅导员) also meet participants at the Miami International Airport on the opening day of camp and accompany them to Big Pine Key on a bus.The fee for round?trip service is $90.To join the Seacamp adventure，interested campers should contact Seacamp for an application.

We love to talk about camp！For more information or to ask any questions you might have，please give our friendly staff a call and we’ll be glad to help!

1.According to the text，Seacamp is designed to help campers ________.

A．have a good time at the seaside

B．develop a sense of marine protection

C．make a further study about sea life

D．complete a course about marine wildlife

2.It can be learned from Paragraph 3 and 4 that ________.

A．Seacamp offers many programs apart from science classes

B．Seacamp is responsible for training marine scientists

C．beginners in sailing should learn the advanced Red Cross course

D．Seacamp provides traditional camp activities such as arts and crafts

3.The main purpose of the text is to ________.

A．attract the young to Seacamp

B．present Seacampers’ experiences

C．introduce the programs of Seacamp

D．explain the aim of Seacamp

A motivational strategy that parents can employ with their kids, is to frame tasks and responsibilities in the context of what the end benefit is for them．I call this strategy WIIFM （"What's in it for me?" ）．

When a teen can combine an understanding of WIIFM with a sense of passion about achieving a goal, barriers will start to fall away．At our teen summer camps, we arrange an event near the end of the 10-day session that helps campers identify an important life goal and mentally break through their biggest barrier to achieving the goal． We pass around 12-by-12-inch pine boards．We tell campers that this activity is not about breaking a piece of wood．It's about how you can get what you want in your life．It's about breaking

barriers to grab on to your goals．

They have the power to break through any barrier．It has nothing to do with body size or physical condition．The skinniest, smallest teens will break through the board almost as easily as the big ones．

We talk to the campers about the reasons they might have had for not reaching their goals in the past．Maybe they got lazy and decided it wasn't worth the effort．Maybe they failed and let their fear of failure hold them back．But this exercise is about putting the past where it belongs．Today is about making new choices．

By this point in the program, we ask them to think of the goal they've set or themselves and write their goals on the boards．Then they write the possible obstacles which may hold them back on the opposite sides．An inch of pine now stands between them and their dreams．

The facilitators and their teammates gather around．The support is strong．One by one, they break through the barriers and grab their goals! All around us teens are laughing, crying, hugging, and holding up the broken pieces of their boards．The confidence shown on their faces is beautiful．

While arranging such an activity in one's home is almost unrealistic for parents, the value of helping a teen break through a personal hairier simply by being there as moral support can not be overestimated．More help for parents in the form of videos and articles is available at our website, in our blogs and in a monthly e-newsletter．

1.The 12-by-12-inch pine boards are used as ______．

    A．materials to test one's muscles                    B．signs of goals in one's life

    C．assessments to show one's progress                 D．symbols of barriers in one's life

2.We can learn from the passage that through the event the campers ______．

    A．become hard-working                                B．get moral support

    C．gain confidence                                    D．set right goals

3.Which is the best title for the passage?

    A．The Power of WIIFM                  B．What's in It for Me

    C．The Importance of Goals                            D．Motivational Strategies

4.The passage is intended for ______．

    A．teens        B．parents         C．campers     D．tutors

Long before they became doctors, lawyers, CEO’s or real estate developers, they played in garage bands and maybe even dreamed of becoming rock stars. That’s why they signed up for Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy Camp.

    For nearly a week, the mostly middle-aged “campers” had practiced in the West 54th Street studios. They came from as far away as London and Tokyo and as close as Long Island and downtown New York to prepare for their moment of onstage glory.

    “I feel like I’m 18 again,” said Jerry Goldberg, a 60-year-old investment banker and guitar player, whose family was in the audience.” I admit that I felt a little uncertain when I first got here, but this has turned out to be a wonderful experience, one of the greatest of my life.”

    Everybody has two businesses, their own business and show business. This can be a life-changing experience for them. Mr. Daltrey, who has appeared at several fantasy camps, was asked why he keeps coming back.

    “I’ve had people tell me that I shouldn’t be doing this, that it's bad for my image,” he acknowledged. “But that’s rubbish. Look, it’s all so positive, and everybody is having so much fun. So what’s bad about that?”

    Jeff Munger, a drummer and rancher(农场主) said. “I’m at a point in my life where I’m going to spend my money on things I’m passionate about, and I’m absolutely crazy about music.”

    Most of the campers are successful executives or professionals: a founder of the Oracle Computer Company, a businessman whose father invented the Big Mac, a plastic surgeon, presidents of health care and seafood companies.

1.This text is mainly about________.

    A．a music course for the elderly people

    B．a pop club for professional musicians

    C．a rock music camp for music lovers

    D．a studio for wealthy businessmen

2.What do the middle aged campers have in common?

    A．They are all interested in charity.

    B．They are all passionate about music.

    C．They are all retired business people.

    D．They were all rock stars when they were young.

3.According to the text, Mr. Daltrey ________.

A．once played in a garage band

B．has come with his family

C．has joined in the camp a couple of times 

D．is very careful about his image

4.We can infer from the text that the campers _________.

    A．enjoy their regular jobs     B．come from different countries

    C．do part-time jobs            D．have a great many fans