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。
My father and I were standing at the top of a church tower. He 36 me to this place in a small Italian town not far from our home in Rome. I 37 why he did so.
“Look down, Elsa,” Father said to me. I looked down and 38 the square in the centre of the village and I saw many turning streets 39 to the square.
“ See, my dear. There is more than one 40 to the square. Life is like that. If you can’t get to the place 41 you want to go by one road, 42 another,” he said to me.
Now I 43 why I was there. My father wanted to tell me how to 44 and deal with the difficulties.
In the years that 45 I often remembered the lesson Fathere taught me. I knew where I wanted to go in 46 . I wanted to be a fashion 47 . And on the way to my first small success I found the road 48 . What could I do ? Accept the failure? Or use my imagination and wisdom to find another road to my 49 ?
I had come to Paris, the 50 of the world of fashion , with some clothes I 51 . But none of the famous fashion designers seemed 52 in them. Then one day I met a friend who was wearig a very beautiful sweater. It had a lovely and 53 stitch (针法).
“Did you knit that sweater ?” I asked her.
“No,”she answered. “ It was done by a woman here in Paris.”
“ What an interesting stitch !” I continued.
My friend had an 54 . “The woman’s name is Mrs Vidian she learned the stitch in Armenia, her motherland.”
Suddenly a good idea 55 me. why not open my own house of fashion? Why not design, make and sell clothes? I would do it, and I would begin with a sweater.
| 小题1: | | A．carried | | B．got | | C．took | | D．brought |
|
| | 小题2: | | A．doubted | | B．guessed | | C．wondered | | D．knew |
|
| | 小题3: | | A．saw | | B．realized | | C．noticed | | D．observed |
|
| | 小题4: | | A．going | | B．leading | | C．turning | | D．directing |
|
| | 小题5: | | A．path | | B．method | | C．road | | D．way |
|
| | 小题6: | | A．why | | B．which | | C．where | | D．when |
|
| | 小题7: | | A．attempt | | B．experiment | | C．manage | | D．try |
|
| | 小题8: | | A．imagined | | B．supposed | | C．witnessed | | D．understood |
|
| | 小题9: | | A．face | | B．handle | | C．settle | | D．solve |
|
| | 小题10: | | A．approached | | B．caught | | C．followed | | D．wasted |
|
| | 小题11: | | A．life | | B．class | | C．work | | D．heart |
|
| | 小题12: | | A．seller | | B．worker | | C．teacher | | D．designer |
|
| | 小题13: | | A．blocked | | B．approved | | C．passed | | D．smoothed |
|
| | 小题14: | | A．comfort | | B．intelligence | | C．failure | | D．success |
|
| | 小题15: | | A．country | | B．attraction | | C．centre | | D．capital |
|
| | 小题16: | | A．designed | | B．performed | | C．recommended | | D．chose |
|
| | 小题17: | | A．buried | B．occup ied | | C．absorbed | | D．interested |
|
| | 小题18: | | A．unusual | | B．perfect | | C．ordinary | | D．rough |
|
| | 小题19: | | A．reason | | B．explanation | | C．description | | D．cause |
|
| | 小题20: | | A．thought | | B．entered | | C．came | | D．struck |
|
|
|
小题1:D小题1:C小题1:A小题1:B小题1:D
小题1:C小题1:D小题1:D小题1:A小题1:C
小题1:A小题1:D小题1:A小题1:D小题1:C
小题1:A小题1:D小题1:A小题1:B小题1:D |
| 略 |
核心考点
试题【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。My fath】；主要考察你对
题材分类等知识点的理解。
[详细]举一反三
As a boy ,Mark Twain caused much trouble for his parents . He used to play practical jokes on all his friends and neighbors .The nature of his jokes often led to violence. He hated to go to school, and he constantly ran away from home. He always went in the direction of the nearby Mississippi .He liked to sit on the bank of the river for hours at a time and just gaze at the mysterious island and the passing boats. He learned many things about the river during those days. He learned all about its history and unusual people who rode up and down it . He never forgot those scenes and those people .He later made them part of the history of America in the books Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn.
Mark Twain received his genius （天才）from his mother . Obviously he didn’t get it from his father . He once stated that he had never seen a smile on his father’s face .On the other hand, his mother had the rare ability to say humorous things. The same ability made Mark Twain an extremely humorous public speaker.
小题1:Because of the nature of his jokes when he was a child , Mark Twain would | A．ran away from school | | B．cause his parents to quarrel with others | | C．get into trouble with his friends and neighbors | D．like to sit on the bank of the Mississippi River |
小题2:It can be learned from the text that | A．Mark Twain’s father was a cruel man | | B．Mark Twain never attended school on time | | C．Mark Twain often went boating in the nearby river | | D．Mark Twain’s mother was something of a humorist |
小题3:In his books Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn Mark Twain wrote much about | A．the Mississippi and the people riding on it | B．his friends and neighbors | | C．his school life | D．his parents |
小题4:It is implied that what affected Mark Twain’s character mostly was | A．his practical jokes | B．his father’s seriousness | | C．the history of the Mississippi | D．his mother’s genius for humor |
|
完形填空(共20小题；每小题l 5分，满分30分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
After winning a big game，athletes are often asked how they feel．Usually athletes say how 21 it is to win this big game．On the contrary，the fact is that losing a big game，or in my case，all the games，can be even harder．
From the spectators’ point of view，last year’s basketball 22 for my high school team was nothing 23 of an embarrassment．And 24 0—20 is certainly nothing to be proud of，that season had a bigger impact on me than any other．As a team captain，I knew it probably wouldn’t be the 25 year，but did I ever think we would lose every game？Of course not．Since six of our top players had graduated，it was clear that we were a (n) 26 team who would struggle．The struggle began earlier than expected， 27 ，as our team center was suspended (禁赛) for the season，and two key members decided to 28 for some reason．At this point，dropping out probably passed through every player’s mind，but in the end，we all stuck it out， 29 to work still harder．
Then there came a time when even our 30 had given up on us．Personally，I felt like it was 31 worthwhile giving my all．I thought，if even the coach doesn’t believe in us，why should I？But just as my hope began to 32 ，a teammate called a meeting．He said，“Nobody thinks we are going to win，but，as teammates and friends，we 33 it to each other to go all out every game．”
It was that moment that 34 me how to be a leader．It hit me that I certainly didn’t 35 the role．As a leader you can never quit 36 the team who looks up to you．It is one 37 to be named captain，feel great and go through the motions，but it is quite another to be a real captain and make sure everyone realizes their full 38 all the time．
I am sure it is great to go through without losing and bringing home awards．But in all honesty，I 39 the fact that my team lost every game last year．It may not help me to become a better basketball player，but it already has made me a better leader，and 40 ．
| 小题1: | | A．exciting | B．pleasant | C．tough | D．significant |
|
| 小题2: | | A．game | B．event | C．league | D．season |
|
| 小题3: | | A．short | B．full | C．lacking | D．sufficient |
|
| 小题4: | | A．as | B．while | C．since | D．now that |
|
| 小题5: | | A．most interesting | B．dullest | C．most difficult | D．easiest |
|
| 小题6: | | A．unique | B．adventurous | C．young | D．untraining |
|
| 小题7: | | A．meanwhile | B．though | C．instead | D．somehow |
|
| 小题8: | | A．quit | B．stay | C．resign | D．rest |
|
| 小题9: | | A．hoping | B．swearing | C．claiming | D．wishing |
|
| 小题10: | | A．fans | B．classmates | C．teachers | D．coach |
|
| 小题11: | | A．only too | B．more than | C．not a little | D．no longer |
|
| 小题12: | | A．fade | B．gain | C．destroy | D．grow |
|
| 小题13: | | A．owe | B．think | C．demand | D．recommend |
|
| 小题14: | | A．reminded | B．told | C．taught | D．guided |
|
| 小题15: | | A．act | B．deserve | C．make | D．take |
|
| 小题16: | | A．with | B．alongside | C．on | D．for |
|
| 小题17: | | A．matter | B．aspect | C．issue | D．thing |
|
| 小题18: | | A．potential | B．goal | C．enthusiasm | D．confidence |
|
| 小题19: | | A．hate | B．treasure | C．admit | D．recognize |
|
| 小题20: | | A．character | B．captain | C．person | D．coach |
|
|
"What’s in a name?”According to Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet，there is not too much.“That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet. "But Shakespeare may have been wrong. In most cultures，names matter a great deal.
Americans choose names for their children with care. Parents usually think about the impression a name gives，not its meaning. Most Americans would consider a “Jennifer” more attractive than a“Bertha"，for example. The last name，or，surname，must also be considered when choosing a first and middle name. A name like Lester Chester Hester would sound poetic，but odd. Parents would avoid names that remind them of people they don’t like. On the other hand，people might name their children after a respected elderly relative or even a famous person. The popularity of certain names can change with each new generation. Names that were once common，like Fanny or Elmer，sound old-fashioned today. But other names—like John and David，Mary and Sarah—have stood the test of time and continue to be favorites.
People in Ameica don’t always call their friends and relatives by their given names. Instead，they often use nicknames. Sometimes nicknames are short forms of a longer name. For instance，a girl named Elizabeth may be called Lisa，Beth or Betsy. As children grow up，they may decide for themselves which nickname they wish to be called.
Some people just go by the initials of their first and middle names，like B. J, or R. C. And of course，people may call their children or their sweethearts other special nicknames. Often they have a “sweet” flavor，like Honey or Sugar. What’s in a name? A world of significance. So if you’re choosing an English name for yourself，take care to choose a good one. A made—up name could sound strange to native English speakers. And a translation of your Chinese name may not make an appropriate name，either. But a good name can leave a positive and lasting impression. As an American politician once said，“In real life，unlike in Shakespeare，the sweetness of the rose depends upon the name it bears.”
小题1:What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 2 mean?| A．People change names in order to be popular with the new generanon. | | B．Names will change by themselves in order to be popular. | | C．Some names may no longer be popular among the new generation. | | D．No names can stand the test of time. |
小题2:When choosing names，you should stick to the following principles EXCEPT that| A．the impression a name gives is more important than its meaning | | B．you can name after a well-known person | | C．surname should be paid attention to | | D．you can create a name that is special |
小题3:The author will name a newly born baby girl________.| A．Bertha | B．Fanny | C．Yunyun | D．Elizabeth |
小题4:What is the main idea of this passage?| A．Names have great significance to Americans. | | B．Names change when time goes by. | | C．Chinese people should be careful when choosing their English names. | | D．Roses smell sweet by any other name. |
|
John and Bobby joined a wholesale company together just after graduation from college the same year. Both worked very hard. After several years, however, the boss promoted Bobby to the position of manager but John remained an ordinary employee. John could not take it any more, tendered his resignation to the boss and complained the boss did not know how to delegate and did not value hard-working staff, but only promoted those who flattered him.
The boss knew that John worked very hard for the years. He thought a moment and said, “Thank you for your criticism, but I have a request. I hope you will do one more thing for our company before you leave. Perhaps you will change your decision and take back your resignation.”
John agreed. The boss asked him to go and  find out anyone selling watermelon in the market. John went and returned soon. He said he had found out a man selling watermelon. The boss asked how much per kg. John shook his head and went back to the market to ask and returned to inform the boss $1.2 per kg.
Boss told John to wait a second, and he called Bobby to come to his office. He asked Bobby to go and find anyone selling watermelon in the market. Bobby went, returned and said, “Boss, only one person selling watermelon. $1.2 per kg, $10 for 10kg, he has inventory (清单) of 340 melons. On the table 58 melons, bought from the South two days ago, they are fresh and red, good quality.”
John was very impressed and realized the difference between himself and Bobby. He decided not to resign but to learn from Bobby.
Chances exist in the daily details. For the same matter, a more successful person sees more and farther so that he can find out an opportunity and catch it to realize his aim. If a person sees one year ahead, while another sees only tomorrow. Then the difference between a year and a day is 365 times!
小题1:Why did John decide to hand in his resignation to the boss?| A．Because he couldn’t stand being an ordinary employee. | | B．Because Bobby would take John’s former position. | | C．Because the boss was not flattered by his hard work. | | D．Because Bobby instead of him was promoted. |
小题2:What did the boss ask John to do?| A．To go to market and find out whether there is someone selling watermelons. | B．T o make a complete mar keting research on the various prices of watermelons. | | C．To search for much information about the effective ways to sell watermelons. | | D．To make a comparison on the prices of different types of watermelons. |
小题3: What sort of following information about watermelons was NOT brought by Bobby?| A．The price. | B．The quality. | | C．The quantity. | D．The weight. |
小题4: From the difference of John and Bobby, we may infer that a more successful person is more _____.
A. alert, sensitive and passionate
B. observant, thoughtful and exploratory
C. considerate, modest and satisfied
confident, noble and tolerant |
完形填空 （满分20分）
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后下列各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该选项标号涂黑。
When Carol was diagnosed, her cancer had 21 to her bones. We calmly talked about what to expect. I reviewed choices for 22 and printed out new research. But 23 , I cried and struggled. Only half the patients are alive two years after diagnosis.
Carol began treatment afterwards. She felt almost 24 and went right back to work. Carol hates the idea of being 25 as a “sick” person. She likes her life 26 . Last winter, Carol suddenly found 27 difficult to swallow. She slept a lot and was slow to wake in the morning. There was continuous pressure in her chest and 28 I saw her looking thoughtful. One day, she told me, “I think I 29 never leave the hospital,” she continued, “I just want to enjoy the little things--- 30 is out of the window.” We had never spoken of that before. 31 we began an African safari, a trip she had dreamed of for years.
Morning and afternoon, we went diving and rolled into the clear water 32 down like peas in honey. In the evenings, we spent time on the pier, watching the sun set. One of the young couples on the island wondered if we were sisters. We laughed. “Friends for 34 years,” I said. I could see by their 33 that they didn’t really understand that kind of time. We have been friends 34 than they have been alive.
35 dives, we talked about where to go next. I made lists 36 she slept. Our plans were now more theoretical, and the big trip to the South Pacific one day seemed a long way off. Cancer has become part of our 37 . We are well aware that our bodies are temporary gifts. Not knowing what comes next means 38 is possible. Perhaps I will be hit by a truck, or my heart will stop. Life is 39 .
We took our last dive of the trip. When we reached the deep blue water, we spread our arm out like wings and pretended to 40 .
小题1:.| A．spread | B．delivered | C．developed | D．sent |
| 小题2: | | A．directions | B．medicine | C．instructions | D．treatment |
|
| 小题3: | | A．in danger | B．in tears | C．in private | D．in trouble |
|
| 小题4: | | A．same | B．common | C．usual | D．normal |
|
| 小题5: | | A．looked | B．considered | C．thought | D．felt |
|
| 小题6: | | A．as it is | B．to good purpose | C．of general interest | D．in a way |
|
| 小题8: | | A．now and then | B．more or less | C．here and there | D．sooner or later |
|
| 小题9: | | A．should | B．might | C．must | D．need |
|
| 小题10: | | A．what | B．which | C．that | D．when |
|
| 小题12: | | A．sinking | B．swimming | C．dropping | D．disappearing |
|
| 小题13: | | A．words | B．voices | C．faces | D．actions |
|
| 小题14: | | A．longer | B．older | C．closer | D．elder |
|
| 小题15: | | A．Among | B．With | C．Between | D．Beyond |
|
| 小题16: | | A．because | B．though | C．since | D．while |
|
| 小题17: | | A．leadership | B．scholarship | C．friendship | D．membership |
|
| 小题18: | | A．everything | B．nothing | C．anything | D．something |
|
| 小题19: | | A．dangerous | B．colorful | C．difficult | D．different |
|
| 小题20: | | A．enjoy | B．dance | C．sing | D．fly |
|
|
