通读下面短文,掌握其大意,然后在各题所给的A,B,C,D四个选项中,选出一个最佳答案。

When I entered Berkeley, I hoped to earn a scholarship.Having been a Straight-A student,I believed I could 36 tough subjects and really learn something. One such course was World Literature given by Professor Jayne.I was extremely interested in the ideas he 37 in class

When I took the first exam,I was 38  to find a 77,C-plus, on my test paper, 39 English was my best subject,I went to Professor Jayne, who listened to my arguments but remained 40

I decided to try harder, although I didn’t know what that  41 because school had always been easy for me.I read the books more carefully, but got another 77. Again,I  42 with Professor Jayne.Again,he listened patiently but wouldn’t change his  43

One more test before the final exam.One more  44  to improve my grade.So I redoubled my efforts and for the first time 45  the meaning of the word "thorough”. But my 46 did no good and everything 47 as before.

The last hurdle (障碍) was the final.No matter what 48  I got, it wouldn’t cancel three C-pluses.I might as well kiss the  49  goodbye.

I stopped working hard.I felt I knew the course material as well as I ever would.The night before the final,I even 50 myself to a movie.The next day I decided for once I'd have 51 with a test.

A week later, I was surprised to find I got an A.I hurried into Professor Jayne's office. He 52 to be expecting me.“If I gave you the As you 53,you wouldn’t continue to work as hard.

I stared at him,54 that his analysis and strategy were correct. I had worked my head 55, as I had never done before.

I was speechless when my course grade arrived:A-Plus.It was the only A-plus given.The next year I received my scholarship.I've always remembered Professor Jayne’s lesson:you alone must set your own standard of excellence.

1.                A.take           B.discuss         C.cover    D.get

 

2.                A.sought         B.presented       C.exchanged    D.obtained

 

3.                A.shocked        B.worried         C.scared   D.anxious

 

4.                A.but            B.so             C.for  D.or

 

5.                A.unchanged      B.unpleasant      C.unfriendly D.unmoved

 

6.                A.reflected       B.meant          C.improved D.affected

 

7.                A.quarreled       B.reasoned       C.bargained D.chatted

 

8.                A.attitude        B.mind           C.plan D.view

 

9.                A.choice         B.step           C.chance   D.measure

 

10.               A.memorized      B.considered      C.accepted D.1earned

 

11.               A.ambition        B.confidence      C.effort     D.method

 

12.               A.stayed         B.went           C.worked   D.changed

 

13.               A.grade          B.answer         C.lesson     D.comment

 

14.               A.scholarship      B.course         C.degree    D.subject

 

15.               A.helped         B.favored        C.treated    D.relaxed

 

16.               A.fun            B.luck           C.problems D.tricks

 

17.               A.happened      B.proved         C.pretended D.seemed

 

18.               A.valued         B.imagined       C.expected D.welcomed

 

19.               A.remembering    B.guessing        C.supposing  D.realizing

 

20.               A.out            B.over           C.on   D.off

 

 

A father with Parkinson’s disease was arrested as he watched the Olympic cycling road race because he failed to smile or look as if he was enjoying himself.

Mark Worsfold, a martial arts trainer and former soldier, claims that he was thrown to the floor and handcuffed just as cyclists passed by. His worried wife Nicola only found out he was being held after she reported him missing when he did not turn up for their daughter’s ninth birthday party. The 54-year-old man had his fingerprints, DNA and mugshot taken before being questioned about why he did not appear to be enjoying the event on July 28. Police said Mr. Worsfold, who was held for over five hours, was arrested because of his manner, his state of dress and his being too near to the course. A spokesman added that the arrest was necessary to avoid a breach (破坏) of the peace because he was standing near a group of protesters (抗议者).

But Mr. Worsfold, who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2010, said that one of the symptoms of the disease is muscle rigidity, which can cause his face to become expressionless. “I was sitting minding my own business”, he told a local newspaper. “Before I knew anything the police grabbed me off this seven-foot wall, threw me to the floor and handcuffed me, so all I saw of the cycle race was between the feet of people from the pavement. It could have been done better. I was arrested for not smiling. I have Parkinson’s disease. ”

Mr. Worsfold has since asked for a letter of not being guilty from police. The officers who made the arrest have apologized to him.

1. Which word can be used to replace the underlined word “mugshot” in the second paragraph?

A.clothes           B.photos            C.measures         D.tools

2. Which statement is TRUE according to the passage?

A.Worsfold’s wife was immediately informed of his being arrested by the police.

B.Worsfold was arrested because he was extremely dangerous.

C.Worsfold enjoyed the cycle race though he saw it between the feet of people from the pavement.

D.Worsfold was arrested because of his clothes as well as his facial expression.

3. What can we infer from the passage?

A.The officers must have been punished for Worsfold’ arrest.

B.Worsfold has an expressionless face and probably looks strong.

C.The officers apologized to Worsfold after one day’s arrest.

D.Worsfold was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease four years ago.

 

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