完形填空(共20小题,满分30分)
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,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
In my second year of high school, the class was to run the mile. I will always  36    that day because due to the  37 from medical operation on my   38 , for two years I had not worn shorts. I was afraid of being laughed at. Yet that day, it didn’t   39  . I was ready   40 , heart and mind. I had   41  got to the starting line than I heard the loud   42 . “How ugly!” I blocked it out.
Then the coach shouted, “Ready. Go!” I jetted out of there like a  43  , faster than anyone else for the first 20 feet. I knew   44  about speed then, but it was OK because I was   45  to finish first. As I started the third lap (圈), only a few of my classmates were left on the track, and I began limping (跛行). By the time I hit the fourth lap, I was   46 . Then it hit me. I realized that nobody had   47 . Everyone had already finished,   48 . As I ran that last lap, I cried.  49  12 minutes 42 seconds after starting I crossed the finish line. I   50  to the ground and shed oceans.
Suddenly my coach ran up to me and picked me up, saying, “You did it. Manuel! Son, you FINISHED!” He looked at me   51  in the eyes, waving a piece of paper in his hand. It was my   52  for the day, which I had given to him before class. He read it   53  to everyone. It simply said, “I, Manuel, will finish the mile run tomorrow, come what may.”
My heart   54  with a smile on my face. My classmates cheered. It was then that I   55 winning isn’t always finishing first. Sometimes winning is just finishing.

【小题1】
A.remindB.rememberC.realizeD.repay
【小题2】
A.doctorB.reasonC.markD.effect
【小题3】
A.handB.backC.foreheadD.leg
【小题4】
A.matterB.appearC.hurtD.wound
【小题5】
A.successB.failureC.shoesD.shorts
【小题6】
A.no matterB.no longerC.no soonerD.no more
【小题7】
A.cryB.whisperC.voiceD.laughter
【小题8】
A.horseB.playerC.runnerD.plane
【小题9】
A.somethingB.nothingC.anythingD.everything
【小题10】
A.decidedB.determinedC.excitedD.encouraged
【小题11】
A.luckyB.lonelyC.afraidD.alone
【小题12】
A.given upB.given awayC.given outD.given in
【小题13】
A.yetB.insteadC.ratherD.still
【小题14】
A.SinceB.UntilC.BeforeD.After
【小题15】
A.cameB.ranC.fellD.escaped
【小题16】
A.speciallyB.directlyC.activelyD.carefully
【小题17】
A.goalB.faultC.shameD.pity
【小题18】
A.loudlyB.aloudC.evenD.ever
【小题19】
A.fellB.bentC.liftedD.broke
【小题20】
A.recognizedB.told C.rememberedD.realized

When women sit together to watch a movie on TV, they usually talk simultaneously(同时的)about a variety of subjects, including children, men, careers and what’ s happening in their lives. When groups of men and women watch a movie together, the men usually end up telling the women to shut up. Men can either talk or watch the screen -- they can’ t do both -- and they don’ t understand that women can. Besides, women consider that the point of all getting together is to have a good time and develop relationships -- not just to sit there like couch potatoes staring at the screen.
During the ad breaks, a man often asks a woman to explain the plot and tell him where the relationship between the characters is going. He is unable, unlike women, to read the subtle body language signals that reveal how the characters are feeling emotionally. Since women originally spent their days with the other women and children in the group,  they developed the ability to communicate successfully in order to maintain relationships. For a woman, speech continues to have such a clear purpose: to build relationships and make friends. For men, to talk is to relate the facts.
Men see the telephone as a communication tool for sending facts and information to other people, but a woman sees it as a means of bonding. A woman can spend two weeks on vacation with her girlfriend and, when she returns home, telephone the same girlfriend and talk for another two hours.
There is no convincing evidence that social conditioning, the fact that girls’ mothers talked them more, is the reason why girls talk more than boys. Psychiatrist Dr Michael Lewis, author Social Behaviour and Language Acquisition, conducted experiments that found mothers talked to and looked at, baby girls more often than baby boys. Scientific evidence shows parents respond the brain bias of their children. Since a girl’ s brain is better organized to send and receive speech, we therefore talk to them more. Consequently, mothers who try to talk to their sons are usually pointed to receive only short grunts in reply.
【小题1】While watching TV with others, women usually talk a lot because they       

A.are afraid of awkward silence with their families and friends
B.can both talk and watch the screen at the same time
C.think they can have a good time and develop relationships
D.have to explain the plot and body language to their husbands
【小题2】 After a vacation with her girlfriend, a woman would talk to her again on the phone for hours in order to              .
A.experience the happy time againB.keep a close tie with her
C.recommend her a new scenic spotD.remind her of something forgotten
【小题3】What does the author want to tell us most?
A.Women’ s brains are better organized for language and communication
B.Women love to talk because they are more sociable than men.
C.Men do not like talking because they rely more on facts.
D.Social conditioning is not the reason why women love talking.
【小题4】Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?
A.Women Are Socially Trained to Talk
B.Talking Maintains Relationships
C.Women Love to Talk
D.Men Talk Differently from Women.

When women sit together to watch a movie on TV, they usually talk simultaneously(同时的)about a variety of subjects, including children, men, careers and what' s happening in their lives. When groups of men and women watch a movie together, the men usually end up telling the women to shut up. Men can either talk or watch the screen -- they can' t do both -- and they don' t understand that women can. Besides, women consider that the point of all getting together is to have a good time and develop relationships -- not just to sit there like couch potatoes staring at the screen.
During the ad breaks, a man often asks a woman to explain the plot and tell him where the relationship between the characters is going. He is unable, unlike women, to read the subtle body language signals that reveal how the characters are feeling emotionally. Since women originally spent their days with the other women and children in the group, they developed the ability to communicate successfully in order to maintain relationships. For a woman, speech continues to have such a clear purpose: to build relationships and make friends. For men, to talk is to relate the facts.
Men see the telephone as a communication tool for sending facts and information to other people, but a woman sees it as a means of bonding. A woman can spend two weeks on vacation with her girlfriend and, when she returns home, telephone the same girlfriend and talk for another two hours.
There is no convincing evidence that social conditioning, the fact that girls' mothers talked them more, is the reason why girls talk more than boys. Psychiatrist Dr Michael Lewis, author of Social Behaviour and Language Acquisition, conducted experiments that found mothers talked  to and looked at, baby girls more often than baby boys. Scientific evidence shows parents respond to the brain bias of their children. Since a girl’s brain is better organized to send and receive speech,we therefore talk to them more. Consequently, mothers who try to talk to their sons are usually pointed to receive only short grunts in reply.
【小题1】 While watching TV with others, women Usually talk a lot because they

A.are afraid of awkward silence with their families and friends
B.can both talk and watch the screen at the Same time
C.think they can have a good time and develop relationships
D.have to explain the plot and body language to their husbands
【小题2】After a vacation with her girlfriend, a woman would talk to her again on the phone for hours in order to              .
A.experience the happy time againB.keep a close tie with her
C.recommend her a new scenic spotD.remind her of something forgotten
【小题3】What does the author want to tell us most?
A.Women' s brains are better organized for language and communication
B.Women love to talk because they are more sociable than men.
C.Men do not like talking because they rely more on facts.
D.Social conditioning is not the reason why women love talking.
【小题4】 Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?
A.Women Are Socially Trained to TalkB.Talking Maintains Relationships
C.Women Love to TalkD.Men Talk Differently from Women

Sonoma County, California is famous for its natural beauty. The area is also known for its fruits, vegetables, eggs, and seafood. When I first moved to the area years ago, I had no idea I would be living in such a rich area!
After the summer, local festivals practically celebrate the richness of the county every weekend. From Egg Days, Tomato Festival to Seafood Festival, Sonoma County has something for everyone. An event held every year is one of the most special in the area, which celebrates the harvest(收获) of tomatoes, showing over 170 kinds of this tasty fruit. Cooks prepare the most favorite tomato-inspired dishes. You can enjoy all kinds of food while listening to live music, and taste the world famous Kendall Jackson wine.
Another great feature of this event is the opportunity to take part in the yearly competition with your own tomatoes. Tomatoes are judged (判断) on looks, taste, and weight and winners will be awarded (奖励). If you’re planning on visiting and want to attend this event, get your ticket early as it sells out quickly.
This year, to celebrate Tomato Festival, I decided to plant a few tomatoes in a wine barrel (桶) that had kept a lemon tree before. The tree, after about 6 years, finally did not produce fruits anymore, so I changed to plant 3 tomato plants instead. The three wine barrel plants stand over six feet tall and that’s above the top of the barrel! They have lots of flowers and some have started to produce fruits. As usual, harvest may be late this year, but the quality of my tomatoes will be excellent. I believe I’ll realize my dream of being the best tomato gardener.
【小题1】We can know from the first two paragraphs that       .

A.the author didn’t live there long
B.Sonoma County lies by the sea
C.people there like drinking wine
D.there are celebrations every day
【小题2】The passage mainly tells us something about       .
A.Egg DaysB.Seafood Festival
C.Tomato FestivalD.Vegetable Days
【小题3】If you are the best tomato gardener you will       .
A.be given prizes as a winnerB.eat tomato dishes for free
C.be respected by the local peopleD.drink Kendall Jackson wine free

When women sit together to watch a movie on TV, they usually talk simultaneously(同时的)about a variety of subjects, including children, men, careers and what' s happening in their lives. When groups of men and women watch a movie together, the men usually end up telling the women to shut up. Men can either talk or watch the screen -- they can' t do both -- and they don' t understand that women can. Besides, women consider that the point of all getting together is to have a good time and develop relationships -- not just to sit there like couch potatoes staring at the screen.

During the ad breaks, a man often asks a woman to explain the plot and tell him where the relationship between the characters is going. He is unable, unlike women, to read the subtle body language signals that reveal how the characters are feeling emotionally. Since women originally spent their days with the other women and children in the group,  they developed the ability to communicate successfully in order to maintain relationships. For a woman, speech continues to have such a clear purpose: to build relationships and make friends. For men, to talk is to relate the facts.

Men see the telephone as a communication tool for sending facts and information to other people, but a woman sees it as a means of bonding. A woman can spend two weeks on vacation with her girlfriend and, when she returns home, telephone the same girlfriend and talk for another two hours.

There is no convincing evidence that social conditioning, the fact that girls' mothers talked them more, is the reason why girls talk more than boys. Psychiatrist Dr Michael Lewis, author Social Behaviour and Language Acquisition, conducted experiments that found mothers talked to and looked at, baby girls more often than baby boys. Scientific evidence shows parents respond the brain bias of their children. Since a girl' s brain is better organized to send and receive speech, we therefore talk to them more. Consequently, mothers who try to talk to their sons are usually pointed to receive only short grunts in reply.

1.While watching TV with others, women usually talk a lot because they       

A.are afraid of awkward silence with their families and friends

B.can both talk and watch the screen at the same time

C.think they can have a good time and develop relationships

D.have to explain the plot and body language to their husbands

2. After a vacation with her girlfriend, a woman would talk to her again on the phone for hours in order to              .

A.experience the happy time again

B.keep a close tie with her

C.recommend her a new scenic spot

D.remind her of something forgotten

3.What does the author want to tell us most?

A.Women' s brains are better organized for language and communication

B.Women love to talk because they are more sociable than men.

C.Men do not like talking because they rely more on facts.

D.Social conditioning is not the reason why women love talking.

4.Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?

A.Women Are Socially Trained to Talk

B.Talking Maintains Relationships

C.Women Love to Talk

D.Men Talk Differently from Women.

 

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