完形填空(共20小题,每小题1.5分,满分30分)

阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,然后从36-55各题所给的四个选项(A,B,C和D)中,选出最佳选项

Grandparents are important and influential persons in all people’s lives. They are those people who take care of you and (36) you. They are special persons who can give you (37) advice.

My grandparents always taught me to (38) others, and they showed me with their (39) that love and feelings are important things in my life and that I don’t have to pay attention to (40) things or what people externally look like.

To (41) my grandparents I have to say that they are beautiful people that I admire because they are so (42) and so healthy.

Even though they are old, they always have a strong (43) to enjoy life. (44), the most important thing is that they are full of love and offer it to other (45).

My grandparents are a huge (46) of culture and nationalities because they come from (47) countries. For example, from my (48) side my grandfather is from Spain, and my grandmother is (49) from Spain, but from a different city. From my father’s side, my grandfather is from Venezuela, and my grandmother is from Italy. Even though this is a huge mixture, my grandparents have a very good (50).

My four grandparents have a goal in common in their lives; their goal is to see our family full of happiness and to see us growing up healthy and happy because they want me and my family to have a successful (51), and so they can prove to themselves that they did a great job (52) my parents.

Furthermore, my grandparents are people that are always in tune to the new things in the world. For example my grandmothers always care about (53), how they dress and their personal appearance. And my grandfathers always (54) economics or important issues in the world.

I think I am very (55) that all of my grandparents are alive because I have learned so much from them.

36. A. love        B. accompany  C. raise    D. protect

37. A. useful.   B. best     C. necessary    D. wise

38. A. help        B. love      C. bless    D. congratulate

39. A. words    B. wishes C. life        D. experience

40. A. cultural  B. mental          C. material       D. rare

41. A. describe         B. introduce     C. discuss         D. retell

42. A. diligent  C. clever  C. active  D. free

43. A. plan        B. desire  C. intention      D. interest

44. A. And yet  B. After all        C. Even so         D. In addition

45. A. people   B. friends C. relations      D. lives

46. A. symbol   B. background C. mixture        D. part

47. A. foreign   B. different       C. other   D. many

48. A. grandfather’s         B. grandmother’s    C. father’s        D. mother’s

49. A. ever        B. even     C. also      D. however

50. A. relationship   B. understanding     C. condition      D. atmosphere

51. A. harmony         B. future  C. job        D. career

52. A. picking up       B. taking up      C. bringing up  D. building up

53. A. clothes  B. food     C. news    D. fashion

54. do with       B. deal with      C. care about   D. look into

55. A. perfect  B. lucky    C. satisfied       D. confident

One important attraction of walking is its long-lasting appeal. Whereas jogging and aerobic dancing can pall quickly, walking provides a popular activity that seems to endure. Fitness foundations estimate that 35 million adult Americans walk for exercise every day, with at least 15 million walking two or three times a week. Among the most regular walkers are those 65 years and older—evidence that walking is an exercise that lasts.

In addition to its many physical benefits, walking, like other physical activities, has a comforting effect on the psyche. Walking can help you to think more clearly and feel more relaxed. It also can be a sociable activity. An early morning walk around the neighborhood provides an opportunity to chat with friends or simply admire the  flowers. Or because it does not require a team or even a partner, walking is something you can do on your own time, by yourself, whenever the mood strikes.

Easily affordable, all you need to start walking is enthusiasm and a pair of comfortable and sturdy low-heeled shoes. Dr.ChristineL. Wells recommends an Oxford-style shoe with ties for better foot support; she does not recommend sneakers or other “cheapies”. If you plan to walk regularly, you might want to invest in a pair of so-called walking shoes. If so, expect to spend at least $35.

For walking during the hotter months, early morning or evening hours are best. Clothes should fit loosely and be lightweight and light-colored. Elderly walkers should consider wearing long sleeves, and all Arizonans need to be particularly concerned about skin cancer. Dr. Wells suggests wearing sunscreen as well as a side-brimmed hat to protect your eyes, ears, nose and back of the neck.

Walkers also should drink an adequate amount of water. Wells advises drinking an 8-ounce glass of water before you start out, and more when you return. “If you walk four miles or more a day in Arizona, I also recommend that you carry a water bottle,” she says. “ And water  is just fine; you don’t need those fluid-replacement or electrolyte drinks.”

The underlined word “pall” most probably means________.

A. interest people  B. be easily learnt  C. become boring  D. become popular

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a benefit of walking?

A. It improves one’s appetite.       B. It’s an inexpensive exercise

C. It helps to comfort the mind.     D. it can be an individual or social activity

For regular walking, what you need most is _______.

A. endurance       B. enthusiasm       C. strength       D. relaxation

We may infer from the passage that _______.

people in Arizona are easily exposed  to strong sunlight.

walking is most suitable for those 65 years and older

water is better than any other drinks for walkers

jogging and dancing don’t have any positive effect on the mind.

Which word best describes the author’s attitude toward walking?

A. positive      B. playful      C. doubtful      D. cautious(谨慎)

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