第二节: 完形填空 (共20 小题;每小题1分, 满分20分)
Russ was a lovable kid with a
lot of communication challenges---a speech impediment (语言障碍), dyslexia (诵读困难), and
auditory p
roblems. 41 __ today he is walking
confidently, standing tall to make an acceptance___42___ for having been
chosen one of the “Outstanding Young Citizens” in Ocean County, New Jersey___43___
his remarkable volunteer service in the town of Toms River.
As I listened, I closed my eyes.I found myself 44 those memorable moments.My mind was full of warm images of Russ as a loving, caring youth, a gentle soul, 45 his challenges. And now, as he stood at the platform, I knew his heart 46 be racing.As Russ continued to speak, I thought about the fateful day when he was diagnosed with (被诊断为)all those impairments(损伤) and how 47 his tutors(导师) would be if they could see him today.Here he was at twenty-nine, being honored for ten years of service as a volunteer 48 .
Russ was__49_ _for organizing clothing for the homeless, teaching preschool children about fire safety, and for playing Santa Claus for very sick children by driving up in a fire truck.
Russ thanked his parents for providing him with dignity(尊严) and for
teaching him about morals(道德). Then, pausing for a
few seconds, he__50_ _us by surprise by touching lovingly on the___51___of
his nephew, Austin.Austin was just three years old when he died from an
incurable disease.At that moment, I had to close my eyes again __52___
a different set of tears ran down my cheeks.A silence__53___the
room as Russ owed his volunteer award to Austin.He___54___his speech
by lifting up the audience with these words, “Austin taught me how
to
love.”
I have never thought of this day. ___55___, no one had ever thought that Russ would made ___56___as the star of the football team, and he had never been voted “most likely to succeed,” but he___57___ to be a true “star” in his community.Russ became a man of strong character ___58___ his unselfish service to others.With so many impairments, Russ now sees and acts ___59___ with his heart.His words and deeds inspire everyone who knows him.It is Russ, our son, who has shown us what___60_ _is.
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41. |
A.
And |
B.
While |
C.
As |
D. But |
|
42. |
A.
point |
B.
speech |
C.
call |
D. appeal |
|
43. |
A. in spite of |
B. regardless
of |
C. because
of |
D. in face
of |
|
44. |
A. recalling |
B.
recording |
C. seizing |
D.
expecting |
|
45. |
A. facing up to |
B. concerning
about |
C. escaping
from |
D. putting
up with |
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46. |
A.
could |
B.
might |
C. would |
D. must |
|
47. |
A. nervous |
B. excited |
C. proud |
D.
surprised |
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48. |
A.
policeman |
B.
tailor |
C. tutor |
D. fireman |
|
49. |
A.
grateful |
B.
responsible |
C.
anxious |
D. fit |
|
50. |
A.
took |
B.
got |
C. shocked |
D. moved |
|
51. |
A.
birth |
B. achievement |
C. loss |
D. disease |
|
52. |
A. since |
B.
after |
C.
when |
D. before |
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53. |
A. dropped down |
B. got
up |
C. took
off |
D. fell over |
|
54. |
A. ended |
B.
wrote |
C.
delivered |
D. started |
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55. |
A.
Generally |
B.
Surprisingly |
C. Actually |
D. However |
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56. |
A.
it |
B.
him |
C.
one |
D. that |
|
57 |
A.
happened |
B.
rose |
C.
appeared |
D. reduced |
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58. |
A. at |
|
C.
by |
D. in |
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59. |
A. cautiously |
B.
generously |
C.
closely |
D. clearly |
|
60. |
A. sharing |
B. love |
C.
sacrifice |
D.
confidence |