三、完形填空

My elder brother Steve, in the absence of my father who died when I was six, gave me important instructions that helped me grow into an adult. For example, Steve taught me to face the   36   of my behavior. Once when I returned in   37   from a Saturday baseball game, it was Steve who   38   the time to ask me what happened. When I

  39   that my baseball had flown through Mrs.Holt’s basement window,  40   the glass with a crash, Steve encouraged me to   41   to her.  42  , I should have been playing in the path between buildings.  43  my knees shocked as I explained, I offered to pay for the window if she would   44  my ball.

I also learned from Steve that   45   property is a sacred(神圣的) thing. After I found a shiny silver pen in my fifth-grade classroom, I wanted to   46   it, but Steve explained that it might be   47   to someone else in spite of the fact that it had little value. He reminded me of   48   I’d hate to lose the small dog my father gave me. I returned the   49   to my teacher, Mrs David.

Yet of all the   50   Steve gave me, his respect for   51   is the most vivid in my mind. When I was twelve I killed an old brown sparrow in the yard with a BB gun. 52

with my accuracy, I screamed to Steve to take a look. I shall never forget the  53  : he stood for a long moment and stared at the bird on the ground. “Did it   54   you first, Mark?” he asked. I didn’t know what to answer. I really felt terrible then, but that moment   55   out as the most important lesson my brother taught me.

36. A. reasons     B. realities    C. questions  D. results

37. A. joy   B. tears  C. surprise    D. smiles

38. A. took  B. spent C. paid  D. got

39. A. insisted    B. added       C. told   D. explained

40. A. kicking    B. beating     C. brushing   D. breaking

41. A. apologize B. recognize  C. send  D. offer

42. A. Above all B. In all C. First of all       D. After all

43. A. Because    B. Although  C. But   D. As

44. A. give  B. return       C. pay   D. find

45. A. individual B. public      C. personal   D. valuable

46. A. save  B. keep  C. pick D. return

47. A. valuable   B. unique      C. important D. beautiful

48. A. why  B. when C. how much       D. what

49. A. ball   B. pen   C. dog   D. money

50. A. information     B. explanation      C. lessons     D. instructions

51. A. life   B. people      C. family      D. animals

52. A. Proud      B. Encouraged     C. Relaxed    D. Excited

53. A. way  B. time  C. place D. scene

54. A. affect       B. interrupt   C. hurt  D. fight

55. A. reaches     B. stands       C. turns D. holds

                            C

Do you ever find yourself longing for (渴望) some time for yourself? Many of us are so busy with work and school and there is little time left to do something that we enjoy. What follows are some ways to find to slow down and enjoy life.

1. Evenings with Yourself. Try to save certain weeknights just for you. If others ask you to do something else, just tell them your plans. Use the time for gardening, reading or doing exercise.

2. Monthly Treat. Schedule a treat for yourself once a month. Maybe you can go to see a movie, have a haircut, play golf or whatever treat you’re always thinking about but rarely get to.

3. Buy Tickets in Advance. Sports, theater, concerts or any other event you would enjoy. Schedule the plans with a friend later. Having the tickets already in hand will force you to make it happen!

4. Join a Group. Here are some ideas of groups that can allow you some time away from work and study: singing group, book club, biking/walking/running/etc clubs, ski club, etc. What are you interested in? Look up a club in your area today and join! If you can’t find a club, consider starting one by yourself!

5. Exercise. For busy people it can be difficult to make time for this. All you have to do is decide today and then make it a reality tomorrow. A new habit is started with just one step. Take that first step tomorrow. Walk for 20 minutes in the morning. Then build on that success daily.

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

A. Do more Exercise               B. How to Keep Fit

C. Find Time for Yourself           D. Spend Time with Your Friends

65. What are the main reasons why people have almost no time for relaxation?

A. Because people are eager to achieve success in life.

B. Because people are busy with their jobs and study.

C. Because people find it difficult to make their dreams come true.

D. Because people are too tired of life.

66. According to the passage, which of the following can NOT help you relax?

A. Do some exercise regularly, at least start to do some exercise.

B. Take part in some groups or build up a circle of your own.

C. Schedule certain evenings for yourself and enjoy them.

D. Stay late at your office and spend evenings with your colleagues.

67. According to the author, what is the most important step for an extremely busy man to do some exercise?

A. Buying some sports equipment.           B. Just doing it first.

C. Making a long-term plan.                D. Joining a health club.

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