完形填空(共20小题;每小题2分,满分30分 )
The car, running along the well-lit road, now sank in darkness. I broke the _____36_____ on purpose, ______37_____ that the driver was too tired to drive. ’’When do you go back home in the evening?“9 o’clock after this _____38_____.”Then when do you come out in the morning?“I _____39______ another question.”9 o’clock, too——just as if I worked at an office.” His ____40____ surprised me, because every time I ride a taxi, what I _____41____ from the driver are only complaints that they have to work from morning till night, it’s hard to earn money, they’re often _____42____ by the police, or that their leaders are seated lazy, ____43____ the fruits. But this driver told me,”I find it ____44____ to be a section chief as I was before. I like driving just for _____45_____. Its fortunate that I hardly drive ____46____ a passenger. So I earn two or three thousand Yuan a month with ease. Yes, I never _____47_____ an empty taxi. If it goes southward, I go northward. If it goes along a _____48_____, I turn into a narrow street…”
  His words showed his ______49_____ with his life and the pride he _____50_____ in his job. Such feelings are so rare among people nowadays as oxygen in high _____51_____. As an ancient saying goes,”Neither joy in material _____52_____ nor grieve over personal setbacks.” How many people nowadays can show high ideals by _____53_____ living and go far with a calm mind? I couldn’t help feeling _____54_____ when finding such a state of mind in a stranger on a cold _____55_____.

【小题1】
A.window B.stillness C.silenceD.quietness
【小题2】
A.on conditionB.for fear C.in belief D.in order
【小题3】
A.nightB.trip C.cycle D.process
【小题4】
A.threw out B.gave away C.made upD.led to
【小题5】
A.character B.confidence C.explanationD.easiness
【小题6】
A.sufferB.requestC.benefitD.hear
【小题7】
A.detected B.orderedC.fined D.seized
【小题8】
A.keeping B.tastingC.enjoying D.choosing
【小题9】
A.exciting B.disappointingC.tiringD.amazing
【小题10】
A.freedom B.pleasure C.hobby D.company
【小题11】
A.without B.with C.behind D.beside
【小题12】
A.follow B.admire C.envy D.meet
【小题13】
A.routeB.path C.railwayD.highway
【小题14】
A.intelligenceB.satisfactionC.competition D.honesty
【小题15】
A.made B.held C.caught D.took
【小题16】
A.buildingsB.mountains C.standard D.heaven
【小题17】
A.gainsB.concerns C.supports D.loss
【小题18】
A.special B.happy C.simple D.original
【小题19】
A.angryB.contentC.dangerous D.curious
【小题20】
A.morning B.night C.moment D.season

The car, running along the well-lit road now sank in darkness. I broke the   36     on purpose, for fear that the driver was too tired to drive. “When do you go back home in the evening?”“9 o’clock after this trip.” Then when do you come out in the morning?”I   37   another question. “9 o’ clock, too—just as if I worked at an office.” His easiness surprised me, because every time I ride a taxi, what I        38   from the driver are only complaints that they have to work from morning till night, it’s hard to earn money, they’re often  39  by the police, or that their leaders are seated   40  , enjoying the fruits. But this driver told me, “I find it   41  to be a section chief as I was before. I like driving just for pleasure. It’s fortunate that I      42   drive without a passenger. So I earn two or three thousand Yuan a month with ease. Yes, I never   43   an empty taxi. If it goes southward, I go northward. If it goes along a highway, I turn into a narrow street…”
His words showed his   44   with his life and the pride he   45   in his
job. Such feelings are so  46   among people nowadays as oxygen in high mountain. How many people nowadays can show high ideals by simple living and go far with a calm mind? I couldn’t help feeling moved when finding such a state of mind in a stranger on a cold  47  .

【小题1】
A.windowB.carC.silenceD.promise
【小题2】
A.threw outB.gave awayC.put upD.led to
【小题3】
A.sufferB.requestC.benefitD.hear
【小题4】
A.detectedB.orderedC.finedD.seized
【小题5】
A.noisyB.lazyC.tiredD.hungry
【小题6】
A.excitingB.disappointingC.tiringD.amazing
【小题7】
A.hardlyB.usuallyC.actuallyD.immediately
【小题8】
A.followB.admireC.envyD.meet
【小题9】
A.intelligenceB.satisfactionC.competitionD.honesty
【小题10】
A.madeB.heldC.caughtD.took
【小题11】
A.rareB.comfortableC.specialD.unique
【小题12】
A.morningB.nightC.momentD.season

As you move around your home, take a good look at the things you have. It is likely that your living room will have a television set and a video, and your kitchen a washing machine and a microwave oven. Your bedroom drawers will be filled with almost three times as many clothes as you need. You almost certainly own a car and possibly a home computer, holiday abroad at least once a year and eat out at least once a week.
Now, perhaps, more than ever before, people are wondering what life is all about, and what it is for. Seeking material success is beginning to trouble large numbers of people around the world. They feel that the long hours work culture to make more money is eating up their lives, leaving them very little time or energy for family or pastimes. Many are turning to other ways of living and downshifting is one of them. Six percent of workers in Britain took the decision to downshift last year.
One couple who downshifted is Daniel and Liz. They used to work in central London. He was a newspaper reporter and she used to work for an international bank. They would go to work by train every day from their large house in the suburbs, leaving their two children with a nanny. Most evenings Daniel wouldn’t get home until eight or nine o’clock and nearly twice a month he would have to fly to New York for meetings. They both earned a large amount of money but began to feel that life was passing them by.
Nowadays, they run a farm in the mountains of Wales. “I always wanted to have a farm then,” says Daniel, “and we took almost a year to make the decision to downshift. It’s taken some time getting used to, but it’s been worth it. We have to think twice now about spending money on car repairs and we no longer have any holidays. However, I think it’s made us stronger as a family, and the children are much happier.
Liz, however, is not quite sure. “I used to enjoy my job, even though it was hard work and long hours. I’m not really a country girl, but I suppose I’m gradually getting used to looking after the animals. One thing I do like, however, is being able to see more of my children. My advice for other people wanting to do the same is not to think about it too much, or you might not do it at all.”
【小题1】The passage tells us that       .

A.people seldom work long hours to make money
B.people hardly buy more things than necessary
C.people are sure everything they own is in the right place
D.people realize there is more to life than just making money
【小题2】When Daniel was a reporter, he ______.  
A.lived in central London B.was well paid
C.missed his children D.disliked his job
【小题3】Daniel and Liz both agree that the move to the farm ______.
A.was easy to organize B.was extremely expensive
C.has improved family lifeD.has been a total success
【小题4】The underlined word “downshifting” in the 2nd paragraph refers to    ______.
A.repairing your car by yourself
B.spending money carefully
C.moving out to the countryside to live a simpler and better life
D.living in a big house in the suburbs and dining out once a week

(D)

As you move around your home, take a good look at the things you have.It’s likely that your living room will have a television set and a video, and your kitchen will have a washing machine and a microwave oven.Your bedroom drawers will be filled with almost three times as many clothes as you need. You almost certainly own a car and possibly a home computer, holiday abroad at least once a year and eat out at least once a week.

Now, perhaps, more than ever before, people are wondering what life is all about, and what it is for.Seeking material success is beginning to trouble large numbers of people around the world.They feel that the long-hour work culture to make more money to buy more things is eating up their lives, leaving them very little time or energy for family or pastimes.Many are turning to other ways of living and downshifting_is one of them.

Six percent of workers in Britain took the decision to downshift last year.One couple who downshifted is Daniel and Liz.They used to work in central London.He was a newspaper reporter and she used to work for an international bank.They would go to work by train every day from their large house in the suburbs (郊区), leaving their two children with a nanny(保姆).Most evenings Daniel wouldn’t get home until eight or nine o’clock, and nearly twice a month he would have to fly to New York for meetings.They both earned a large amount of money but began to feel that life was passing them by.

Nowadays, they run a farm in the mountains of Wales.“I always wanted to have a farm here,” says Daniel, “and we took almost a year to make the decision to downshift.It’s taken some getting used to, but it’s been worth it.We have to think twice now about spending money on car repairs and we no longer have any holidays.However, I think it’s made us stronger as a family, and the children are a lot happier.”

Liz, however, is not quite sure.“I used to enjoy my job, even though it was hard work and long hours.I’m not really a country girl, but I suppose I’m gradually getting used to looking after the animals.One thing I do like, though, is being able to see more of my children.My advice for other people wanting to do the same is not to think about it too much or you might not do it at all.”

68.What do the first two paragraphs tell us?

A.People seldom work long hours to make money.      

B.People hardly buy more things than necessary.

C.People are sure everything they own is in the right place.

D.People realize more is involved in life than just making money.

69.Daniel agrees that the move to the farm __________.

A.was easy to organize               B.has improved family life

C.was extremely expensive           D.has been a total success

70.The underlined word "downshifting" in the second paragraph means ________.

A.repairing your car by yourself

B.spending money carefully

C.moving out to the countryside to live a simpler and better life

D.living in a big house in the suburbs and dining out once a week

 

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