题目内容
-Sorry to hear that.I'm told he often goes swimming alone________his mother's objection.
B.in case of
C.in view of
D.instead of
Jack got________kick out of going for________walk after dinner when he was young.
| A.a; 不填 | B.a; a | C.不填; the | D.the; a |
My father had always been an alert observer of human character. Within seconds of meeting someone, he could sum up their strengths and weaknesses. It was always a challenge to see if any of my boyfriends could pass Dad’s test. None did. Dad was always right---they didn’t pass my test either. After Dad died, I wondered how I’d figure it out on my own.
That’s when Jack arrived on the scene. He was different from any other guy I’d dated. He could sit for hours on the piano bench with my mother, discussing some composers. My brother Rick loudly announced that Jack wasn’t a turkey like the other guys I’d brought home. Jack passed my family’s test. But what about Dad’s?
Then came my mother’s birthday. The day he was supposed to drive, I got a call. “Don’t worry,” he said, “but I’ve been in an accident. I’m fine, but I need you to pick me up.”
When I got there, we rushed to a flower shop for something for Mom. “How about gardenias?” Jack said, pointing at a beautiful white corsage(胸花). The florist put the corsage in a box.
The entire ride, Jack was unusually quiet. “Are you all right?” I asked. “I’ve been doing a lot of thinking,” he said. “I might be moving.” Moving? Then he added, “Moving in with you.” I nearly put the car on the sidewalk. “What?” I asked. “I think we should get married,” he said. He told me he’d planned his proposal in a fancy restaurant, but after the accident, he decided to do it right away. “Yes,” I whispered. We both sat dumbfounded, tears running down our cheeks. I’d never known such a tender moment. If only Dad were here to give his final approval.
“Oh, let’s just go inside.” Jack laughed. My mother opened the door. “Happy Birthday!” we shouted. Jack handed the box to her. She opened it up. Suddenly, her eyes were filled with tears. “Mom, what’s wrong?” I asked. “I’m sorry,” she said, wiping her eyes. “This is only the second gardenia corsage I’ve ever received. I was given one years ago, long before you kids were born.” “From who? ” I asked. “Your father,” Mom said. “He gave me one right before we were engaged.” My eyes locked on Jack’s as I blinked away(眨掉) tears. Dad’s test? I knew Jack had passed.
【小题1】 According to the text, we know the writer’s father was __________.
| A.interested in observing things around |
| B.good at judging one’s character |
| C.strict with her boyfriend |
| D.fond of challenges |
| A.Jack got the family’s approval except Dad’s. |
| B.Jack was different from any other boy. |
| C.Jack was getting on well with Mother. |
| D.Jack knew a lot about piano. |
| A.piece of advice | B.wedding ceremony |
| C.celebration of birthday | D.offer of marriage |
| A.pleased | B.worried |
| C.surprised | D.disappointed |
| A.The gift was the same as the one her husband gave her. |
| B.She had never received such a beautiful gift. |
| C.Her daughter found her life partner at last. |
| D.The gardenia corsage was too expensive. |
I’d been proud that I’d never lost my cellphone until my husband Jack got a call one evening.
We went to visit a friend in hospital last year. When Jack’s 36 rang, it was my mother calling from my 37 . She asked if I had 38 my mobile. I checked my purse. It was 39 !
I used Jack’s phone to call my number. Then a boy, whom I’ll call Rhys, 40 it. “I found your phone!” he said, excitedly. “I have been trying to find you, but 41 it was getting late, I decided to leave.” He gave me the address of a 42 near his home.
Later that evening, I went to 43 him there. I didn’t dare to go 44 , worrying this was some cheater. So Jack came along. After 45 10km, we got to the coffee shop which Rhys 46 .
My 47 were gone. Rhys was just a young boy. “How did you 48 my mum?” I asked. He 49 that when he found my mobile by the roadside, he started calling people in my list of contacts. But all they 50 was my mobile phone number—which didn’t 51 . He’d called many names, starting with the letter A. Finally he got Adam, one of my friends, who 52 my house.
I was 53 to get my phone back with all the contacts, messages and photos I could have lost for ever. I was so 54 to Rhys and offered him some money, but he 55 .
As we drove back, we praised Rhys for his honesty.
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1.A. electric car |
B. mobile phone |
C. radio |
D. doorbell |
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2.A. hospital |
B. company |
C. school |
D. home |
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3.A. found |
B. changed |
C. lost |
D. bought |
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4.A. gone |
B. new |
C. busy |
D. broken |
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5.A. accepted |
B. returned |
C. got |
D. answered |
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6.A. before |
B. because |
C. after |
D. if |
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7.A. coffee shop |
B. post office |
C. hotel |
D. supermarket |
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8.A. follow |
B. meet |
C. catch |
D. punish |
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9.A. slowly |
B. back |
C. alone |
D. finally |
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10.A. driving |
B. running |
C. walking |
D. riding |
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11.A. talked about |
B. looked for |
C. heard of |
D. knew about |
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12.A. difficulties |
B. fears |
C. diseases |
D. hopes |
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13.A. remember |
B. know |
C. tell |
D. understand |
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14.A. realized |
B. repeated |
C. explained |
D. believed |
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15.A. had |
B. noticed |
C. expected |
D. finished |
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16.A. happen |
B. matter |
C. help |
D. fit |
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17.A. called |
B. visited |
C. shared |
D. sold |
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18.A. sorry |
B. glad |
C. sad |
D. proud |
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19.A. useful |
B. strange |
C. grateful |
D. polite |
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20.A missed |
B. appeared |
C. agreed |
D. refused |
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