完形填空(共20小题；每小题1. 5分，共30分）

阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

While Andrew was getting ready for work one Friday morning, he announced to his wife that he had finally decided to ask his boss for a salary raise. All day Andrew felt 36 _____ as he thought about the upcoming showdown(摊牌） What if Mr. Larchmont 37 _____ his request? Andrew had worked so hard in the last 18 months and 38 _____ winning a contract which was difficult to get for Braer and Hopkins Advertising Agency. 39 _____ , he should get a salary raise.

The thought of walking into Mr. Larchmont' s office left Andrew weak 40 _____ the knees. Late in the afternoon he was finally 41  _____enough to approach his superior. To his delight and 42  _____, the ever-frugal (一惯节省的）Harvey Larchmont 43 _____ to give Andrew a raise ！

Andrew arrived home that evening—despite breaking all city and state speed limits—to a beautiful table 44 _____ with their best china, and candles lit. His wife, Tina, had prepared a delicate meal including his favorite dishes. Immediately he 45 _____ someone from the office had told her the news.

Next to his plate Andrew found a beautiful 46 _____ . It was from his wife. It read ：“Congratulations，my love ！ I knew you ’ d get the raise ！ I prepared this dinner to show 47 _____how much I love you. I am so 48 _____ of your accomplishments ！ “ He read it and stopped to reflect on how sensitive and caring Tina was.

After dinner, Andrew was on his way to the kitchen to get dessert .when he noticed that a second card had 49  _____out of Tina' s pocket onto the floor. He bent forward to pick it up. It read ： “ Don' t 50  _____about not getting the raise ！ You do 51  _____one ！ You are a wonderful provider and I prepared this dinner to show you how much I love you 52  _____you did not get the increase.’

Suddenly tears welled in Andrew' s eyes. Total 53 _____ ！ Tina，s support for him was not 54 _____ upon his success at work.

The fear of 55 _____ is often softened and we can face almost any difficulty when we know someone loves us regardless of our success or failure.

Cindy Sydney is the founder of C&S Paving Inc.(铺路公司) in Miami，USA.In the following account，she recalls the job that challenged her ____ and skill but left her flying high.

When the Miami Airport was under ____ in 1979，we were a new company struggling to make it.National Car Rental wanted to have 2,500 square meters of dirt paved ____ the cars could be on site ____ the airport opened，and the official opening was only ten days away！____ other local paving company wanted to do the job, stating it couldn’t be done in such a(n) ____ time.

Because we were new and really needed the work，we were ____ to try harder.We gave National Car Rental our offer and ____ our best effort to get the job finished within ten days.We also ____ them that if we failed，they would be no worse off，____ they had plenty to gain if we succeeded.

We got the job and immediately went into ___.Working at night needed lights，so I rented a machine to produce electricity for the site.Our____challenge was to keep the rock mixture ____ enough.All the available water wagons(洒水车) were rented out for the airport construction，and we certainly couldn’t? ____ to buy a new one.Instead，I got a special ___ to rent fire engine hoses(消防水龙带) and connect them to nearby hydrant(消防栓)；then I ____ held one of those hoses to ____ down the rock.

Those ten days were filled with challenges that ____ one creative idea after another.Nine days later，the night before the airport opened，National Car Rental was the only company that had cars on the parking lot.

“The key to our success was having the ____ to take on any job and then being ____ in our approach to getting it done.”

1.A.kindness? B．patience

C．imagination? D．experience

2.A.construction? B．repair

C．control? D．development

3.A.after? B．as

C．for? D．so

4.A.while? B．since

C．where? D．when

5.A.Some? B．Any

C．No? D．Every

6.A.short? B．vacant

C．initial? D．regular

7.A.able? B．nervous

C．afraid? D．willing

8.A.supported? B．promised

C．continued? D．improved

9.A.asked? B．surprised

C．reminded? D．demanded

10.A.though? B．but

C．as? D．unless

11.A.discussion? B．action

C．practice? D．production

12.A.next? B．first

C．past? D．previous

13.A.cold? B．wet

C．loose? D．clean

14.A.swear? B．delay

C．consult? D．afford

15.A.excuse? B．order

C．permit? D．reason

16.A.exactly? B．personally

C．angrily? D．hardly

17.A.pull? B．knock

C．hit? D．water

18.．A.required? B．mixed

C．followed? D．formed

19.A.courage? B．interest

C．hope? D．chance

20.A.shabby? B．efficient

C．creative D．urgent

While Andrew was getting ready for work one Friday morning, he announced to his wife that he had finally decided to ask his boss for a salary raise. All day Andrew felt nervous and anxious as he thought about the upcoming showdown. What if Mr Larchmont refused to grant his request? Andrew had worked so hard in the last 18 months and landed some great accounts for Braer and Hopkins Advertising Agency. Of course, he deserved a wage increase.
The thought of walking into Larchmont’s office left Andrew weak in the knees. Late in the afternoon he was finally courageous enough to approach his superior. To his delight and surprise, the ever-frugal（一向节俭的）Harvey Larchmont agreed to give Andrew a raise!
Andrew arrived home that evening—despite breaking all city and state speed limits—to a beautiful table set with their best china, and candles lit. His wife, Tina, had prepared a delicate meal including his favorite dishes. Immediately he figured someone from the office had tipped her off!
Next to his plate Andrew found a beautiful lettered note. It was from his wife. It read: “Congratulations, my love! I knew you’d get the raise! I prepared this dinner to show just how much I love you. I am so proud of your accomplishments!” He read it and stopped to reflect on how sensitive and caring Tina was.
After dinner, Andrew was on his way to the kitchen to get dessert when he observed that a second card had slipped out of Tina’s pocket onto the floor. He bent forward to pick it up. It read: “Don’t worry about not getting the raise! You do deserve one! You are a wonderful provider and I prepared this dinner to show you just how much I love you even though you did not get the increase.”
Suddenly tears swelled in Andrew’s eyes. Total acceptance! Tina’s support for him was not conditional upon his success at work.
The fear of rejection is often softened and we can undergo almost any setback or rejection when we know someone loves us regardless of our success or failure.
【小题1】What was Andrew’s plan that Friday?

The key to our success was having the courage to take on any job and then being creative in our ____ to getting it finished.

A. measure???? ????????????? B. method???? ????????????? C. appoint????? ????????????? D. approach

While Andrew was getting ready for work one Friday morning, he announced to his wife that he had finally decided to ask his boss for a salary raise. All day Andrew felt nervous and anxious as he thought about the upcoming showdown. What if Mr Larchmont refused to grant his request? Andrew had worked so hard in the last 18 months and landed some great accounts for Braer and Hopkins Advertising Agency. Of course, he deserved a wage increase.

The thought of walking into Larchmont’s office left Andrew weak in the knees. Late in the afternoon he was finally courageous enough to approach his superior. To his delight and surprise, the ever-frugal（一向节俭的）Harvey Larchmont agreed to give Andrew a raise!

Andrew arrived home that evening—despite breaking all city and state speed limits—to a beautiful table set with their best china, and candles lit. His wife, Tina, had prepared a delicate meal including his favorite dishes. Immediately he figured someone from the office had tipped her off!

Next to his plate Andrew found a beautiful lettered note. It was from his wife. It read: “Congratulations, my love! I knew you’d get the raise! I prepared this dinner to show just how much I love you. I am so proud of your accomplishments!” He read it and stopped to reflect on how sensitive and caring Tina was.

After dinner, Andrew was on his way to the kitchen to get dessert when he observed that a second card had slipped out of Tina’s pocket onto the floor. He bent forward to pick it up. It read: “Don’t worry about not getting the raise! You do deserve one! You are a wonderful provider and I prepared this dinner to show you just how much I love you even though you did not get the increase.”

Suddenly tears swelled in Andrew’s eyes. Total acceptance! Tina’s support for him was not conditional upon his success at work.

The fear of rejection is often softened and we can undergo almost any setback or rejection when we know someone loves us regardless of our success or failure.

1.What was Andrew’s plan that Friday?

A．To request a wage increase from his boss.

B．To get a job with the Braer and Hopkins Advertising Agency.

C．To celebrate his success with his wife at home.

D．To ask his boss to come for dinner.

2.On his way back home, Andrew _________.

A．felt weak in the knees

B．was punished by the traffic policeman

C．was too anxious to share the news

D．couldn’t wait to enjoy a meal

3.Which of the following statements about the story is FALSE?

A．Andrew was afraid that his request would lead to disaster.

B．Andrew had worked very hard and done his part for the company.

C．Andrew’s boss agreed to his request.

D．One of Andrew’s colleagues had told his wife the good news.

4.Why did Tina prepare a grand dinner for Andrew that day?

A．She was confident of his getting a pay raise.

B．She meant to show her support whatever the result would be.

C．She believed that her husband was the best in his company.

D．She wanted to express her gratitude for his devotion to the family.

5.We can conclude from the text that ______.

A．we should never be afraid to ask for what is due to us

B．work hard and you will be rewarded

C．many fears turn out to be unfounded

D．unconditional love brings courage and strength