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I had my first job at a local diner when I was twenty-two．There 1 worked for seven years and learned many lessons, 1 from a fellow waitress Helen, who did what she loved — 2 people．She made everyone smile and feel good．
Being a waitress 3 my life．One of my 4 customers was Fred Hasbrook, an electronics salesman． 5 the confidence I picked up from Helen, I dreamed of having my own restaurant． 6 ,when I called my parents to ask for a loan, they said, "We just don't have the money．"The next day, Fred saw me and asked, "What's wrong, sunshine?" I 7 my dream with him and said, "Fred, 1 know 1 can do more if somebody would just have 8 in me．" He walked over to some of the other diner regulars and the next day handed me checks totaling $50,000 —along with a 9 , reading: "The only collateral （担保物） on this loan is my trust in your 10 as a person．Good people with a dream should have the __11 to make that dream come true．" I took the 12 to Men-ill Lynch, where the money was invested for me． But my investments failed and 1 lost the money．
I found myself 13 what it would be like to be a stockbroker（股票经济人）．1 decided to 14 a position at Men-ill Lynch, abrokerage（经纪人事务所）．15 I had no experience, I was hired and ended up becoming a pretty good broker．I paid back Fred and my 16 the $50,000, plus 14-percent annual interest．
I got a thank-you note from Fred, which I will 17 forever．He had been sick and wrote that my check had helped 18 his medical bills．His letter read, "That loan may have been one of the best 19 .Who else could have invested in a counter 'girl' and watch that investment mature into a very 20 career woman?"
1． A．specially B．especially C．naturally D．generally
2． A．serving B．amusing C．helping D．greeting
3． A．affected B．bettered C．changed D．benefited
4． A．ordinary B．normal C．regular D．common
5． A．But for B．Apart from C．Regardless of D．Thanks to
6． A．Therefore B．However C．Instead D．Besides
7． A．exchanged B．discussed C．designed D．shared
8． A．faith B．enthusiasm C．interest D．patience
9．A．notice B．note C．passage D．sign
10．A．modesty B．honesty C．pride D．confidence
11．A．opportunity B．ability C．responsibility D．talent
12．A．notes B．letters C．bills D．checks
13．A．worrying about B．caring about C．learning about D．thinking about
14．A．adapt to B．give up C．apply for D．take over
15．A．Even though B．In case C．Now that D．as though
16．A．workmates B．parents C．customers D．friends
17．A．possess B．treasure C．enjoy D．recall
18．A．fill B．spend C．offer D．cover
19．A．investments B．interest C．checks D．profits
20．A．important B．experienced C．successful D．hardworking
查看习题详情和答案>>After forty-three years I have forgotten the name of the old lady, who was a 16 on the newspaper route in my hometown when I was a twelve-year-old boy. Yet it remains in my memory that she taught me a lesson in 17 that I shall never forget.
On a winter afternoon, my fellows and I were throwing stones onto the slanted (倾斜的) roof of the old lady’s house to observe how the stones 18 off the roof’s edge and shot out like missiles. I found a 19 smooth rock and threw it out, but it 20 straight not for the roof but for a small window of the old lady’s house. 21 the sound of broken glass, we knew we were in trouble. We ran faster than any of our 22 flew off her roof.
I was so 23 about getting caught that first night 24 I was not concerned about the old lady with the broken window in winter. 25 , a few days later I started to feel guilty for her misfortune. She 26 greeted me with a smile when I gave her the newspaper, but I was no longer able to act 27 in her presence.
I 28 my mind that I would save my newspaper delivery money, and in three weeks I had seven dollars. I put the money in an envelop with a 29 explaining that I was sorry for breaking her window and hope that the seven dollars would 30 the cost for repairing it.
I waited until it was 31 to avoid being seen, and put the letter I didn’t 32 into her yard. To my relief, I could have the 33 of, once again, looking straight into the old lady’s kind eyes.
The next day, I handed the old lady her newspaper. She thanked me and gave me a bag of cookies she had made herself. 34 eating cookies, I felt an envelope and pulled it out of the bag. After opening it, I was shocked. Inside were the seven dollars and a short note 35 , “I’m proud of you.”
1. A．teacher B．customer C．relative D．friend
2. A．happiness B．carelessness C．forgiveness D．kindness
3. A．rolled B．flowed C．ran D．floated
4. A．simply B．mostly C．fairly D．roughly
5. A．followed B．came C．lay D．headed
6. A．At B．On C．For D．From
7. A．athletes B．missiles C．windows D．fellows
8. A．excited B．disappointed C．embarrassed D．frightened
9. A．as B．that C．when D．though
10. A．Therefore B．Meanwhile C．However D．Besides
11. A．yet B．still C．even D．already
12. A．cautiously B．constantly C．cheerfully D．comfortably
13. A．take up B．made up C．set up D．put up
14. A．paper B．notice C．note D．message
15. A．cover B．offer C．afford D．pay
16. A．rainy B．fine C．cloudy D．dark
17. A．sign B．read C．expect D．want
18. A．ability B．freedom C．chance D．desire
19. A．Unless B．Until C．Because D．While
20. A．saying B．writing C．telling D．explaining
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第二节完形填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从第21—40各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
I had my first job at a local diner when I was twenty-two．There 1 worked for seven years and learned many lessons, 21 from a fellow waitress Helen, who did what she loved — 22 people．She made everyone smile and feel good．
Being a waitress 23 my life．One of my 24 customers was Fred Hasbrook, an electronics salesman． 25 the confidence I picked up from Helen, I dreamed of having my own restaurant． 26 ,when I called my parents to ask for a loan, they said, "We just don't have the money．" The next day, Fred saw me and asked, "What's wrong, sunshine?" I 27 my dream with him and said, "Fred, 1 know 1 can do more if somebody would just have 28 in me．" He walked over to some of the other diner regulars and the next day handed me checks totaling $50,000 —along with a 29 , reading: "The only collateral （担保物） on this loan is my trust in your 30 as a person．Good people with a dream should have the __31 to make that dream come true．" I took the 32 to Men-ill Lynch, where the money was invested for me． But my investments failed and 1 lost the money．
I found myself 33 what it would be like to be a stockbroker（股票经济人）．1 decided to 34 a position at Men-ill Lynch, abrokerage（经纪人事务所）．35 I had no experience, I was hired and ended up becoming a pretty good broker．I paid back Fred and my 36 the $50,000, plus 14-percent annual interest．
I got a thank-you note from Fred, which I will 37 forever．He had been sick and wrote that my check had helped 38 his medical bills．His letter read, "That loan may have been one of the best 39 .Who else could have invested in a counter 'girl' and watch that investment mature into a very 40 career woman?"
21． A．specially B．especially C．naturally D．generally
22． A．serving B．amusing C．helping D．greeting
23． A．affected B．bettered C．changed D．benefited
24． A．ordinary B．normal C．regular D．common
25． A．But for B．Apart from C．Regardless of D．Thanks to
26． A．Therefore B．However C．Instead D．Besides
27． A．exchanged B．discussed C．designed D．shared
28． A．faith B．enthusiasm C．interest D．patience
29．A．notice B．note C．passage D．sign
30．A．modesty B．honesty C．pride D．confidence
31．A．opportunity B．ability C．responsibility D．talent
32．A．notes B．letters C．bills D．checks
33．A．worrying about B．caring about C．learning about D．thinking about
34．A．adapt to B．give up C．apply for D．take over
35．A．Even though B．In case C．Now that D．as though
36．A．workmates B．parents C．customers D．friends
37．A．possess B．treasure C．enjoy D．recall
38．A．fill B．spend C．offer D．cover
39．A．investments B．interest C．checks D．profits
40．A．important B．experienced C．successful D．hardworking
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My first job was at a local diner, where I worked for seven years and learned so many lessons, especially from a fellow waitress.
Helen was in her 60s and had extraordinary self-respect, something I was really lacking. I looked up to Helen 41 she was doing what she loved--- 42 people--and nobody did it 43 . She always made everyone, customers and co-workers, 44 and feel good.
Being a waitress changed my life. One of my 45 customers was Fred Hasbrook. He always ate an omelet, and when I saw him 46 , I tried to have it on his table as soon as he sat down.
Thanks to the newfound confidence I 47 from Helen, I dreamed of having my own 48 .But when I called my parents to ask for a loan (贷款), they said, "We just don't have the 49 ."
The next day, Fred saw me and asked, "What's up? You're not smiling today”. I 50 my dream with him and said, "Fred, I know I can do more if somebody would just have 51 in me."
Before long he handed me checks totaling $ 50,000--along with a 52 that read, "The only collateral(抵押) on this loan is my trust in your 53 as a person. Good people with a dream should have the 54 to realize that dream."
I took the checks to Merrill Lynch, where the money was provided for me. I 55 working at the diner, making 56 for the restaurant I would open. My plans failed, 57 , and I lost the money.
Later I decided to apply for a job at Merrill Lynch. Even though I had no experience, I was 58 and ended up becoming a pretty good agent. 59 I paid back Fred the $ 50,000, plus 14 percent annual interest. Five years later, I was able to 60 my own firm.
41. A. because B. though C. while D. unless
42. A. helping B. respecting C. serving D. praising
43. A. faster B. better C. harder D. later
44. A. drink B. digest C. smile D. sing
45. A. regular B. favorite C. tough D. fresh
46. A. eating B. greeting C. ordering D coming
47. A. found out B. picked up C. got back D. took away
48. A. restaurant B. confidence C. house D. work
49. A. choice B. way C. idea D. money
50. A. exchanged B. discussed C. shared D. analyzed
51. A. patience B. pride C. faith D. interest
52. A. letter B. sign C. notice D. note
53. A. honesty B. responsibility C. devotion D. motivation
54. A. ability B. luck C. time D. chance
55. A. loved B. practiced C. continued D. enjoyed
56. A. adjustments B. plans C. decisions D. suggestions
57. A. instead B. therefore C. though D. meanwhile
58. A. hired B. rejected C. encouraged D. determined
59. A. Fortunately B. Excitedly C. Personally D. Eventually
60. A. design B. open C. restart D. expand
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第二节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）
My first job was at a local diner, where I worked for seven years and learned so many lessons, especially from a fellow waitress.
Helen was in her 60s and had extraordinary self-respect, something I was really lacking. I looked up to Helen 41 she was doing what she loved--- 42 people--and nobody did it 43 . She always made everyone, customers and co-workers, 44 and feel good.
Being a waitress changed my life. One of my 45 customers was Fred Hasbrook. He always ate an omelet, and when I saw him 46 , I tried to have it on his table as soon as he sat down.
Thanks to the newfound confidence I 47 from Helen, I dreamed of having my own 48 .But when I called my parents to ask for a loan (贷款), they said, "We just don't have the 49 ."
The next day, Fred saw me and asked, "What's up? You're not smiling today”. I 50 my dream with him and said, "Fred, I know I can do more if somebody would just have 51 in me."
Before long he handed me checks totaling $ 50,000--along with a 52 that read, "The only collateral(抵押) on this loan is my trust in your 53 as a person. Good people with a dream should have the 54 to realize that dream."
I took the checks to Merrill Lynch, where the money was provided for me. I 55 working at the diner, making 56 for the restaurant I would open. My plans failed, 57 , and I lost the money.
Later I decided to apply for a job at Merrill Lynch. Even though I had no experience, I was 58 and ended up becoming a pretty good agent. 59 I paid back Fred the $ 50,000, plus 14 percent annual interest. Five years later, I was able to 60 my own firm.
41. A. because B. though C. while D. unless
42. A. helping B. respecting C. serving D. praising
43. A. faster B. better C. harder D. later
44. A. drink B. digest C. smile D. sing
45. A. regular B. favorite C. tough D. fresh
46. A. eating B. greeting C. ordering D coming
47. A. found out B. picked up C. got back D. took away
48. A. restaurant B. confidence C. house D. work
49. A. choice B. way C. idea D. money
50. A. exchanged B. discussed C. shared D. analyzed
51. A. patience B. pride C. faith D. interest
52. A. letter B. sign C. notice D. note
53. A. honesty B. responsibility C. devotion D. motivation
54. A. ability B. luck C. time D. chance
55. A. loved B. practiced C. continued D. enjoyed
56. A. adjustments B. plans C. decisions D. suggestions
57. A. instead B. therefore C. though D. meanwhile
58. A. hired B. rejected C. encouraged D. determined
59. A. Fortunately B. Excitedly C. Personally D. Eventually
60. A. design B. open C. restart D. expand
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