题目内容
Only a ________ number of people live in that area. It's too far away from the downtown city.A. little
B. small
C. few
D. large
解析:
| 用来修饰number可以用large,big,small,great等词。
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提示:
完形填空(共20小题;每小题1.5分,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。
The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams. ------ Eleanor Roosevelt
My home is a place of great beauty and agricultural richness, as well as of war and natural disasters. When I was only fourteen years old, I was filled with __36__ in spite of the terrible surroundings. The families living here, who tried to make their living from the land, __37__ great losses.
For the __38__ I felt sorry especially, but I __39__ to be hopeless. I decided that where I was, I could do __40__ to help them. I began knocking on every door and saying to each person who __41__ my knock, “I know that you are __42__ and give the birds that come to your yard a little __43__. Please consider me your bird. Give me only a handful of rice each week when I come to your __44__. I will take it to the temple where it can be given to the __45__ children.”
No one seemed to __46__ giving me a handful of rice, even __47__ they had little themselves. On Sunday, I would go to the __48__ and give my handfuls of rice to the monks to __49__ to the children.
One day, I came to a house that had __50__ to give. I told my story and asked if I could be their bird. The woman called her daughters, and __51__ gave me fifty cents, as well as the handful of rice! I began to ask for __52__ and rice from the other “bird feeders”, and they gave them to me. Everyone was happy to be helping those who were suffering, even __53__ only this small way. The temple was soon able to help everyone who came to it for food and clothing.
“Consider me your bird.” My __54__ idea had not stopped the war, but anyway, it was __55__ some peace.
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Once there was a very brilliant, creative and educated man. He gained much __【小题1】__ while traveling throughout the world. Unfortunately he lost his legs and left arm in a tragic accident, leaving only a finger and thumb on his right hand. He became so __【小题2】__ that he was afraid he would spend his life __【小题3】__ and would no longer be able to use his life in a(n) __【小题4】__ way.
One day, he remembered how he had always loved getting __【小题5】__. He realized that he still had partial __【小题6】__ of his right hand and could write with __【小题7】__. Then, he had an idea. “Why not write to other people who need encouragement?”
He __【小题8】__ where he could find those who could be encouraged if they read his letters. He thought of people in __【小题9】__. Many of them had hope of regaining their __【小题10】__. Others would keep feeling depressed and remain put away for the rest of their lives. He decided that he must try to __【小题11】__ them. So he wrote to a prison ministry about sending letters to the prisoners. The prison minister replied that writing to the prisoners would be __【小题12】__. However, it would be against prison rules for the prisoners to write back.
__【小题13】__ with the intention, the man began sending __【小题14】__ messages of God’s love, hope, strength, and encouragement. He wrote twice a week, __【小题15】__ his strength and ability to the limit. He poured his heart and soul into his words, __【小题16】__ his experience, sense of humor, optimism, and faith.
It was difficult to write those letters, especially without hope of any__【小题17】__. Frequently, he felt discouraged, wondering if anyone __【小题18】__ read his letters. However, this was his __【小题19】__ chance,so he determined to continue.
At last, he received a letter from the prison officer, which said, “Please write on the best paper you can afford. Your letters are passed from cell (牢房) to cell until they almost fall to __【小题20】__!”
We all have unique experiences, abilities and talents. We can discover ways to reach others in need of encouragement and strength.
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I believe in my mother. My belief began when I was just a kid, 【小题1】 I dreamed of becoming a doctor.
My mother was a 【小题2】. Through her work, she observed that 【小题3】 people spent a lot more time 【小题4】 than they did watch television. She 【小题5】 that my brother and I could only watch two to three pre-selected TV programs during the week. With our free time, we had to read two books each from the Detroit Public Library and 【小题6】 written book reports to her. She would mark them up with check marks and under-line the important 【小题7】 . Years later we realized her marks were only a 【小题8】 My mother was a illiterate (文盲). Although we had no money, between the covers of those books, I could go anywhere, do anything and be 【小题9】.
When I entered high school I was an A-student, 【小题10】 not for long. I wanted the fancy clothes. I wanted to hang about with the guys. I went from being an A—student then to a B--student then to a C-student, but I didn't 【小题11】 . I was cool.One night my mother came home from working her multiple jobs and I 【小题12】 about not having enough Italian knit shirts. She said, "Okay, I will give you all the money I make this week by scrubbing floors and 【小题13】 bathrooms, and you can buy the family food and pay the bills. With everything left over, you can have all that you want." I was very 【小题14】 with that arrangement but 【小题15】 I got through allocating (分配) money, there was nothing left. I realized my mother was a financial genius to be able to keep a 【小题16】 over our heads and any kind of food on the table, much less to buy clothes. I also 【小题17】 that immediate satisfaction wasn't going to get me anywhere. Success 【小题18】 intellectual preparation. I went back to my studies and became an A—student
【小题19】 , and eventually I fulfilled my dream and I became a 【小题20】 .
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Making an apology is not the same as making amends. Sometimes we apologize just because it’s the easiest thing to do. What’s actually important is to identify where we go wrong, take full responsibility for our mistakes and , if possible, try to make up for them.
A recent case involving Hewlett-Packed, the US computer giant, shows the importance of presenting a sincere apology. The Chinese consumers who had bought notebook computers of certain models, which have been put on Chinese market since 2007, suffered a massive flash screen failures and overheating problems. Through investigation, Chinese AQSIQ (国家质检总局) identified these HP computers had quality problems and HP admitted this. HP made a proposal that they would extend the warranty (保修) period of such computers, but this could not satisfied the consumers. What they needed was a thorough description of the truth. HP has “sincerely” apologized. But the consumers remain angry, and say that only a product recall — as HP has done in the past — will prove that the apology is sincere.
Another apology that fell flat on its face was that of Thierry Henry, the famous French footballer. His deliberate handball in November 2009 created the goal which knocked Ireland out of the 2010 World Cup. The incident caused great anger in the football world, and eventually Henry issued an apology. Two days later, he wrote, “I’m not the referee…but if I hurt someone I’m sorry.” Better late than never, perhaps, but even then he passed the blame onto the referee!
Such high-profile cases, which attract a lot of publicity often under the spotlight, but similar incidents occur in our everyday lives. Stress caused by schoolwork and tiredness can sometimes result in outbursts of anger against friends and family. Have you ever lost your temper for minor reasons? After calming down, most people are quick to realize their mistake and apologize. But it’s just as important to identify what caused the error in the first place and take action to ensure it doesn’t happen again.
No one should hold a negative attitude to making a sincere apology. Empty words are easy to say, but they are as useless as they sound. A real show of remorse(痛悔;自责)demands hard work and commitment to put error right.
【小题1】What does the author intend to tell us in the case of HP?
| A.A true apology needs sincere actions. |
| B.HP should recall all the faulty computers. |
| C.Good quality makes a good company. |
| D.A company should apologize and pay for their mistakes. |
| A.make an apology face to face honestly |
| B.admit we were wrong and try to make the wrong right |
| C.take the responsibility for apologizing to others |
| D.choose the easiest thing to do |
| A.it’s never too late to say “I’m sorry.” |
| B.writing an apology is not a good idea |
| C.Henry didn’t identify his fault. |
| D.the football fans were mad with Henry. |
| A.Decision. | B.Promise. | C.Agreement. | D.Responsibility. |
| A.What really puts things right |
| B.Don’t apologize easily |
| C.Making an apology — no one is out of exception |
| D.How to judge an apology — sincere enough? |
Many years ago in a small village, an old man was hired to clear the spring (泉水) up on the mountain. He patrolled (巡逻) the spring every day, and swept away all the leaves and other things that would dirty the fresh flow of water. Soon, beautiful swans (天鹅) came to the clear spring, and the village became a popular attraction for visitors.
Years passed. One evening the town leaders held a meeting. As they looked at the salary list, one of them said, “Why do we keep this old man on year after year? I don’t think we need him or his work.” Later, the old man was asked to leave.
For several weeks, nothing changed. By early autumn, the leaves began to fall off the trees, and the spring was covered with leaves. A few days later, the water was much darker. Only a few months after the old man left, all the swans left, as did the tourists. Disease reached deeply into the village.
Quickly, the leaders held a special meeting. Realizing their mistake, they rehired the old man. Then within a few weeks, the spring began to clear up. Soon new life returned to the village.
So, my friends, do you see? No matter how small your work or your life seems to be, never overlook it. Anything we can do will make a difference.
【小题1】The leaders decided to ask the old man to leave because they thought ______.
| A.his work was unnecessary | B.he did his work carelessly |
| C.he was too old to do the job | D.he could do other better jobs |
| A.Regretful. | B.Moved. | C.Excited. | D.Calm. |
| A.Believe. | B.Ignore(忽略). | C.Praise. | D.Punish. |
| A.even a small job can be important | B.work can bring old people happiness |
| C.everyone should always respect others | D.everyone can be his own master |