One summer day, with a heavy heart and four dollars in my pocket, I was 1 my way to get some milk
and bread. In those days, I was a 2 visitor to the supermarket because there never seemed to be 3
money for a whole week’s food-shopping 4 , because the part-time job that I did could hardly 5
enough money for me to feed the children after my wife’s death.
As I came to a red traffic light, I 6 a couple and a child by the roadside. The hot noonday sun beat
down on them 7 mercy (怜悯). The man held up a sign which 8 , “Work for Food.” The woman just
stared at the cars waiting at the red light while the child sat on the grass 9 a one-armed doll. I wanted so much to 10 them some money, but if I 11 that, there wouldn’t be enough left to buy the milk and
bread. Four dollars will only go so far. As the 12 changed, I took one last glance at the three of them
and sped off feeling both guilty (内疚的) and 13 .
As I kept driving, I couldn’t get the 14 of them out of my mind. I even could not 15 it any more.
Finally, I turned around and drove back where I had 16 seen them. I stopped my car and handed the
man two of my four dollars. 17 he thanked me, I saw tears welling up his eyes. I 18 back and drove
on to the supermarket. Perhaps milk and bread would be 19 , I thought. What if I only got milk alone,
20 just the bread? Well, I would have to do so. |
( )1. A. after
( )2. A. friendly
( )3. A. enough
( )4. A. at all times
( )5. A. allow
( )6. A. noticed
( )7. A. with
( )8. A. meant
( )9. A. selling
( )10. A. pay
( )11. A. did
( )12. A. light
( )13. A. nervous
( )14. A. picture
( )15. A. receive
( )16. A. usually
( )17. A. Though
( )18. A. smiled
( )19. A. on show
( )20. A. and | B. in
B. frequent
B. full
B. at one time
B. plan
B. realized
B. without
B. wrote
B. treating
B. give
B. said
B. weather
B. puzzled
B. trouble
B. stand
B. still
B. Because
B. cried
B. on sale
B. but | C. by
C. favorite
C. some
C. at a time
C. decide
C. concerned
C. under
C. read
C. holding
C. showed
C. shared
C. sign
C. sad
C. photo
C. understand
C. last
C. Unless
C. took
C. on business
C. so | D. on
D. famous
D. any
D. at no time
D. provide
D. recognized
D. from
D. printed
D. making
D. lend
D. spent
D. traffic
D. serious
D. scenery
D. recognize
D. only
D. As
D. called
D. on a diet
D. or |
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试题【完形填空 One summer day, with a heavy heart and four dollars in my pocket, I was】；主要考察你对 题材分类等知识点的理解。 [详细]举一反三
| 完形填空 | My children and I were finishing the last minute preparations for Kathy"s birthday celebration. At one
store we had bought a 1 balloon with Kathy"s favorite character design on it. We had to make one
more stop at another store to complete our 2 . I sent my older daughter and her little brother out to
our 3 while my other daughter and I were 4 at the cashier line.
A very short time later, my older daughter with little brother came running back into the store; upset
that Kathy"s birthday balloon had 5 while they trying to get into the car. I was tired from 6 , but I
sent them back to the vehicle 7 them not to worry because we would get Kathy another 8 . I paid
for our purchases all the while trying to think of the most expedient place to 9 another balloon.
As Kathy and I 10 our car a lady with 11 face came up to us. She 12 some folded bills in my
hand. She 13 to me that she had seen what had happened and did not 14 my older daughter or my
younger daughter to be 15 at the loss of the balloon.
I thanked her for kindness and 16 to give her the money back; as it was not a 17 to get another
balloon. But she said, "I 18 children and I like to see them be happy." I was overwhelmed by the 39
of a total stranger that my daughters and I hugged the lady 40 her for kindness. She left so quickly that
I was unable to even ask her name. Finally, I looked in my hand what I found was not just a single one
dollar bill but four one dollar bills. | ( )1. A. plastic
( )2. A. exercises
( )3. A. home
( )4. A. waiting
( )5. A. rosen
( )6. A. washing
( )7. A. begging
( )8. A. balloon
( )9. A. make
( )10. A. started
( )11. A. broad
( )12. A. pressed
( )13. A. waved
( )14. A. have
( )15. A. anxious
( )16. A. attempted
( )17. A. job
( )18. A. have
( )19. A. spirit
( )20. A. thanking | B. empty
B. trips
B. car
B. singing
B. disappointed
B. fishing
B. telling
B. toy
B. find
B. approached
B. serious
B. pushed
B. explained
B. want
B. fearful
B. offered
B. responsibility
B. love
B. contribution
B. praising | C. big
C. purchases
C. position
C. dancing
C. escaped
C. reading
C. threatening
C. book
C. buy
C. entered
C. smooth
C. stole
C. suggested
C. hope
C. nervous
C. failed
C. problem
C. respect
C. devotion
C. rewarding | D. colorful
D. tasks
D. bus
D. performing
D. floated
D. shopping
D. ordering
D. doll
D. win
D. repaired
D. kindly
D. snatched
D. referred
D. make
D. upset
D. promised
D. duty
D. admire
D. kindness
D. encouraging | | 阅读理解 | In a cold winter, a couple had to move out from the luxury villa because of bankruptcy. The husband
worked day and night to support the family but with no care of his wife. So she thought, "he doesn"t love
me anymore, he just cares his business...not me".
One day, she began to take a bath, he stopped her at the door, "Let me take it first, OK?" "Why not
let me shower first," she asked. "I was tired, sweetie, you take it later, OK?" She was totally depressed.
On a morose day, she found nothing to do and turned on his computer, a few words blurred her
eyes...it was his diary:
Today, I was quite sad, she asked me why I was always taking the bath first, and I said to her, I was
exhausted. She was unhappy, in her mind, I treated her not as well as usual, but how can I do? I wasn"t
as rich as before! We moved to the small apartment, there was only a shower in such a freezing winter.
But I found that if one person took the shower first, the room could get a litter warm, so every time I
rushed to the bathroom first. I was thinking that, when she took the shower, the room would get warmer,
at least1℃,2℃or 3℃
Now I can"t give her comfortable life, bring her the luxury restaurant, buy expensive dresses for her,
but at least, I can give her 1℃love.
1. Why was the husband always taking the bath first?
A. Because he was tired from work.
B. Because he didn"t love her anymore.
C. Because he wanted to get the bathroom warmer.
D. Because he treated his wife not as well as usual.
2. What does the underlined word "bankruptcy" in the first paragraph probably mean?
A. crash
B. moving
C. diseases
D. failure
3. The best title of the passage may be ______.
A. A trouble
B. 1℃love
C. Husband and wife
D. A romantic love story | | 阅读理解 | Nine-year-old Jack Russell terrier George is being honored with a bravery medal for saving five New
Zealand children from an attack by two pit bulls. The medal from the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals ( SPCA ) comes after former US Marine Jerrell Hudman said he was sending his Purple Heart medal to George"s owner after hearing of the dog"s bravery.
Feisty, 30cm tall George, who had a heart problem, fought with the pit bulls to keep them from
attacking the youngest of five children as they returned home from buying sweets at a neighborhood shop
in the small North Island town of Manaia on April 29.
The Jack Russell was badly injured in the fight. "It was an extraordinary act of heroism" said the
animal protection society"s chief executive, Robyn Kippenberger. Authorities have killed the two pit bulls,
and their owner faces prosecution for owning dangerous and unconotrolled dogs.
Kippenberger said her group"s award, the SPCA medal, normally given to humans for bravery in
aiding animals, has not been awarded to a dog since 1990. The two previous dog winners were trained
police dogs. "That he weighed into a couple of dogs much larger than himself, clearly to protect a child, is
just a most amazing act and needs to be recognized," she told The Associated Press. The bravery medal
will be presented to George"s owner at the children"s school.
Meanwhile, former US marine Jerrell Hudman told the local Taranaki Herald newspaper that he
would honor the terrier"s bravery by mailing to New Zealand one of the three Purple Heart medals he
was awarded for service in Vietnam in 1967. Purple Hearts are given to US troops wounded or killed in
battles. Hudman 58, of Austin, Texas, described George as a "little warrior" who deserved the honor.
1. How many medals were given to George for his bravery act?
A. One
B. Two
C. Three
D. Four
2. What"s true about the two pit bulls?
A.Their owner has killed them because of prosecution.
B.They were honored with a bravery medal.
C.They are dangerous and uncontrolled
D.They saved five children against an attack.
3. The bravery medal is usually given to ______.
A.whoever defends animals bravely
B.people who train police dogs successfully
C.those who protect children during their daily life
D.solider wounded or killed in the battle
4. The text mainly wants to tell us ______.
A. which kind of dog is brave most
B. a dog gets medals for saving kids
C. the career of Jerrel Hudman
D. the function of Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals | | 阅读理解 | In 1982 Steven Callahan was crossing the Atlantic alone in his sailboat when it struck something and
sank. He was out of the shipping lanes and floating in a life raft, alone. His supplies were few. His chances were small. Yet when three fishermen found him seventy-six days later, he was alive.
His account of how he survived is fascinating. But the thing that caught my eye was how he managed
to keep himself going when all hope seemed lost. Giving up would have seemed the only wise option.
When people survive these kinds of circumstances, they do something with their minds that gives them
the courage to keep going. Many people in similarly desperate circumstances give in or go mad.
"I tell myself I can handle it," wrote Callahan. "Compared to what others have been through, I"m
fortunate. I tell myself these things over and over, building up fortitude(坚强意志)…."
It struck me as something important. And I"ve told myself the same thing when my own goals seemed
far off or when my problems seemed too overwhelming. And every time I"ve said it, I have always come
back to my senses.
The truth is, our circumstances are only bad compared to something better. But others have been
through much worse. So here, coming to us from the extreme edge of survival, are words that can give us
strength. Whatever you"re going through, tell yourself you can handle it. Tell this to yourself over and over, and it will help you get through the rough spots with a little more fortitude.
1. The writer seemed more interested in ______.
A. something that made Steven Callahan want to cross the Atlantic
B. What made Steven Callahan live through the circumstances
C. what Steven Callahan thought of in the ban circumstances
D. what was wrong with his boat on the half way
2. From the third paragraph we can infer that ______.
A. the state of mind means one"s life or death
B. keeping up one"s spirit is especially easy for one
C. most people have good physiological quality
D. bad conditions can strengthen one"s will
3. How did Steven Callahan build up his confidence in difficulty?
A. By comparing himself with others.
B. By trying over and over again to call help.
C. By encouraging himself once and again.
D. By trying out different ways of how to survive.
4. What did the writer get from the experience of Steven Callahan?
A .One shouldn"t lose heart when in difficulty.
B. Encouragement comes from one"s behaviors.
C. The strength of example is endless.
D. To experience the difficulty does good to one person. | | 完形填空 | We always celebrated my Dad"s November birthday on Thanksgiving Day, even after he entered a
nursing home. As years went on, these events took on a(n) 1 meaning - a traditional birthday party for
Dad, and a personal 2 for all that he had done for me in my life.
When we knew that it might be Dad"s 3 birthday, the whole family decided to come together for a
huge birthday celebration at the nursing home. It was a crowded party _4_all of us sitting around him.
Dad was a wonderful 5 , and here was a biggest audience he"d ever had.
During a quiet moment, I announced that it was now Dad"s turn to 6 stories from us. I wanted
everyone to tell Dad what we loved about him. 7 , we told stories from our hearts, 8 Dad listened
with wet, flashing blue eyes. We 9 all kinds of lost memories - stories about when we were little,
stories about when Dad was young and stories that are shared as family 10 . Even the littlest
grandchildren couldn"t 11 to tell their grandfather why they loved him. For a man who had been kind
to so many people in his life, here was our 12 to honor him.
A few months later, at Dad"s memorial service, we fully realized what we had given Dad that night.
Those were the stories people normally tell at a 13 . They are told, then, full of tears, with the hope that
the departed will somehow hear the outpouring of love. 14 we had given those loving 15 to Dad
when he was 16 , told through laughter, accompanied by hugs and joy. I"m sure the stories and
memories 17 over in his mind during his last months and days.
Words do 18 , and they are enough. We need to say them, to speak them 19 to the ones we
love, for everyone else to hear. That"s the way to 20 love, and our chance to honor a person in life. | ( )1. A. double
( )2. A. congratulation
( )3. A. late
( )4. A. by
( )5. A. writer
( )6. A. listen to
( )7. A. Little by little
( )8. A. while
( )9. A. regretted
( )10.A. thoughts
( )11.A. afford
( )12.A. task
( )13.A. burial
( )14.A. Or
( )15.A. kindness
( )16.A. healthy
( )17.A. rolled
( )18.A. benefit
( )19.A. properly
( )20.A. give back | B. original
B. thanking
B. last
B. as
B. listener
B. hear of
B. Now and then
B. because
B. recorded
B. possessions
B. wait
B. duty
B. party
B. And
B. memories
B. old
B. went
B. work
B. publicly
B. search for | C. complex
C. wish
C. living
C. though
C. storyteller
C. make up
C. All at once
C. if
C. recalled
C. tales
C. offer
C. chance
C. meeting
C. So
C. care
C. young
C. flied
C. matter
C. clearly
C. hand over | D. modern
D. apology
D. lost
D. with
D. reader
D. talk about
D. One after another
D. before
D. remembered
D. treasures
D. help
D. decision
D. wedding
D. But
D. hugs
D. alive
D. came
D. mean
D. correctly
D. fall in |
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