第二节 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A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。Tw
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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)
阅读下面短文, 掌握其大意, 然后从36~55各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。
Two runners stand side by side at the starting line of a race. 36 look very strong and fast.37 one runner speeds ahead and wins the race.The other 38 .
Some athletes can reach great 39 such as winning an Olympic gold medal. Others never live up to their 40 . What kind of preparation before a race or before other kinds of events makes the 41 ?
Everyone knows that athletes try to 42 their bodies. But research shows that strengthening the mind may be just as 43 . Careful study indicates that the best athletes win __44 because they think they can win.
Positive thoughts seem to provide the edge for 45 in sports. People who say “I know I can do this” to themselves over and over 46 find that they have the advantage to win.On the other hand, people who think“I can,t win”often __47.
One procedure that helps many athletes is creating 48 in their mind. They are told to think of each jump they must make to 49 . Some use pictures that are more fanciful. One skater liked to think about a star bursting inside her, 50 her with energy. Another athlete who wanted to feel 51 pictured himself as a bird floating in the air.
Next time you want to do something well, try training your 52 to help you. Perhaps a teacher or other instructors can 53 you plan your training. If you imagine yourself doing better, you may soon see improvements in 54 you really can do. Positive thinking and pictures ___55 in your mind can help you win!
36. A. Neither B. All C. Each D. Both
37. A. But B. So C. Or D. And
38. A. falls down B. leaves behind C. leaves alone D. falls behind
39. A. prizes B. goals C. medals D. places
40. A. promise B. name C. level D. ability
41. A. progress B. mistake C. achievement D. difference
42. A. determine B. expand C. strengthen D. extend
43. A. possible B. interesting C. difficult D. important
44. A. partly B. entirely C. completely D. mostly
45. A. failure B. luck C. success D. competition
46. A. often B. never C. hardly D. rarely
47. A. fail B. succeed C. understand D. expect
48. A. ideas B. thoughts C. wonders D. pictures
49. A. fail B. run C. win D. go
50. A. giving B. helping C. taking D. tiring
51. A. encouraged B. calm C. excited D. anxious
52. A. mind B. body C. brain D. imagination
53. A. help B. advise C. allow D. persuade
54. A. which B. that C. what D. how
55. A. made B. hung C. discovered D. created |
答案
36—40 DADBA 41—45 DCDAC 46—50 AADCB 51—56 BAACD |
解析
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It was the end of my first day as a waitress in a busy New York restaurant. My cup had gone away, and my feet hurt. The loaded plates I carried seemed to be heavier and heavier. Tired and discouraged, I didn’t seem able to do anything right. As I made out a check for a family with several children who had changed their ice-cream order a dozen times, I was ready to stop. Then the father smiled at me as he handed me my tip. “Well done,” he said, “you’ve looked after us really well.” Suddenly my tiredness disappeared. I smiled back, and later, when the manager asked me how I’d like my first day, I said, “Fine!” Those few words of praise had changed everything. Praise is like sunlight to human spirit; we cannot flower and grow without it. and yet, most of us are only too ready to apply to others the cold criticism, but are unwilling to give out fellows the warm sunshine of praise. Perhaps that is why one word of praise can bring such pleasure.
It’s strange how chary we are about praising. Perhaps it’s because few of us know how to accept it. It’s especially rewarding to give praise in areas in which effort generally goes unnoticed．An artist gets admired for a glorious picture，a cook for a perfect meal．But do you ever tell your laundry(洗衣店)manager how pleased you are when the shirts are done just right? In fact，to give praise costs the giver nothing but a moment’s thought and a moment’s effort．
60．Which of the following can’t describe the writer’s situation before she got her tip?
A．She was tired． B．She was busy．
C．She was sorry． D．She was confident．
61．According to the passage，which of the following is least likely to be given praise?
A．An artist． B．A cook．
C．A waitress． D．A laundry manager．
62．The underlined word “chary”in Paragraph 2 means
A．cautious B．careful C．unwilling D．greedy
63．What is the best title of the passage?
A．Can You Praise Others? B．Why do You Criticize Others?
C．Be Generous to Give Others Praise! D．Don’t Criticize Others! |
Maurice Sendak’s children’s book, Where the Wild Things Are, published in 1963, has become very successful throughout the years and was made into a movie earlier this year.
The book’s main character is a boy named Max who gets into trouble with his mother and is sent to bed without any supper. Before long, Max’s room magically becomes a forest, and he sails away to a land where monsters live. Max isn’t scared, though, and becomes king of the wild things, but after a while, he begins feeling homesick. Max sails back home and his supper is still hot when he arrives in his bedroom.
Many teachers and professors like this story and use it to help children develop creativity and imagination. Melina Davis, an education professor, said she likes how the book contains a couple of pages that have only pictures on them. “This allows children to shape the story themselves,” she said.
The book contains a few of larger words that some parents worry may confuse children, but experts say those words help improve children’s reading skills and challenge them.
Davis said the book is well written which helps kids get involved in the story. “The book talks about what all children go through, like ‘I was naughty but my mommy still loves me’,” Davis said.
The book also encourages children to face their fears. “I think it’s really good to show that Max is friends with the monsters,” Davis said. “Kids can find out monsters aren’t always the thing under the bed that’s going to scare them. I think this is good because it shows that the children can go to scary places but still have a positive experience.”
Since the book has been successful throughout the years, a movie was recently made and many people are excited to see it. Davis said she thinks the movie will be wonderful but it might be a little scary for younger children. “You don’t want bad dreams over a book that’s extremely wonderful,” Davis said.
46. Teachers and professors like the book Where the Wild Things Are because it helps children ________.
A. learn to draw their own pictures
B. understand their own fear
C. develop more quickly
D. become more imaginative
47. What is the intention of using the larger words in the book?
A. To add to the difficulty while children are reading.
B. To help challenge the children’s reading skills.
C. To cause the children some confusion.
D. To help children get involved in the story.
48. Which of the following is TRUE about the book?
A. The character Max is brave enough in the story.
B. Max was sent to the forest as punishment.
C. It is suitable for people of all ages.
D. It is the most popular children’s book ever published.
49. What does Davis think of the movie?
A. She thinks children of all ages will love it.
B. She encourages children to see it to fight against their fear.
C. She worries that it might be too frightening for some children.
D. She believes it will be a better choice for children than the book.
50. What’s the author’s purpose in writing the passage?
A. To suggest ways to improve children’s reading.
B. To comment on a famous children’s book.
C. To encourage children to read scary stories.
D. To introduce a movie based on a children’s book. |
第二节完型填空（共20小题，小题1．5分，满分30分）
阅读下面短文，从短文所给各题的四个选项（A, B, C, D）中选能填入相应空白处的最佳选项。
Dear Doctor,
My husband and I got married in 1965 and for the first ten years of our marriage I was very happy to 36 home and raise our three children．Then four years ago, our youngest 37 went to school and I thought I might go back to 38 ．
My husband was very 39 and helped me to make my decision．He pointed out all of the things I can do around the 40 , and said he thought I could be a great 41 in business．
After several weeks of job-hunting, I found my 42 job, which is working for a small public relations firm．At first, my husband was very 43 of me and would tell his friends, "My clever little wife can 44 that company she"s working for．"
But as his joking words were close to 45 , my husband stopped talking to me about my job．I have received several promotions and pay increases, and I am now 46 more money than he is．I can buy my 47 clothes and a new car．Because of our joint incomes, my husband and I can do many things that we had always 48 of doing, but we don"t do these things because he is very 49 ．
We 50 about little things and my husband is very critical of me in front of our friends．For the first time in our marriage, I think there is a possibility that our marriage may come to a（an） 51 ．
I love my husband very much, and I do not want him to 52 lower, but I also love my job．I think I can be a good wife and a working woman, but I don"t know 53 ．Can you give me some 54 ? Will I have to choose one or the other or can I keep both my 55 and my new career?
Please help．
"DISTRESSED"
36．A．look B．stay C．see D．study
37．A．person B．man C．child D．lady
38．A．school B．factory C．study D．work
39．A．restricted B．opposite C．disappointed D．supportive
40．A．group B．house C．firm D．husband
41．A．success B．failure C．mother D．helper
42．A．awkward B．convenient C．useful D．present
43．A．warm B．fond C．proud D．comfortable
44．A．run B．walk C．hire D．sell
45．A．awareness B．beliefs C．reality D．ambition
46．A．making B．building C．producing D．growing
47．A．cheap B．own C．important D．incredible
48．A．agreed B．believed C．dreamed D．supposed
49．A．unhappy B．confident C．discouraging D．certain
50．A．communicate B．strike C．fight D．change
51．A．absence B．end C．exam D．question
52．A．gain B．add C．feel D．suffer
53．A．what B．where C．why D．how
54．A．duties B．advice C．fun D．enjoyment
55．A．husband B．child C．friendship D．boss |
第三部分阅读理解(共15小题，每小题2分，满分30分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Why did the chicken cross the road? To get to the other side.
Most people know this joke. But recently, some people have been much more worried about how the grizzly bear and mountain lion can cross the road.
“Millions of animals die each year on U.S. roads,” the Federal Highway Administration reports. In fact, only about 80 ocelots, an endangered wild cat, exist in the U.S. today. The main reason? Roadkill.
“Eco-passages” may help animals cross the road without being hit by cars. They are paths both over and under roads. “These eco-passages can be extremely useful, so that wildlife can avoid road accidents,” said Jodi Hilty of the Wildlife Protection Society.
But do animals actually use the eco-passages? The answer is yes. Paul Beier of Northern Arizona University found foot marks left by mountain lions on an eco-passage that went under a highway. This showed that the lions used the passage.
Builders of eco-passages try to make them look like a natural part of an area by planting trees on and around them. Animals seem to be catching on. Animals as different as salamanders (火蜥蜴) and grizzly bears are using the bridges and underpasses.
The next time you visit a park or drive through an area with a lot of wildlife, look around. You might see an animal overpass!
41. The writer uses the example of “ocelots” to show that _______.
A. wild animals have become more dangerous
B. the driving condition has improved greatly
C. the measure for protecting wildlife fails to work
D. an increasing number of animals are killed in road accidents
42. From the story, we know an eco-passage is ________.
A. an underground path for cars B. a fence built for the safety of the area
C. a bridge for animals to get over a river D. a path for animals to cross the road
43. When the writer says that “animals seem to be catching on”(Para. 6), he means __.
A. animals begin to realize the dangers on the road
B. animals begin to learn to use eco-passages
C. animals are crossing the road in groups
D. animals are increasing in number
44. The writer asks visitors and drivers to look around when traveling because _____.
A. wild animals may attack cars B. wild animals may jam the road
C. they may see wild animals in the park D. they may see wild animals on eco-passages
45. The best title for the passage is ________.
A. Special bridges help animals cross the road B. Endangered animals increase because of roadkill
C. Animals fail to cross the road D. Take steps to protect animals in danger |
One night Mr. Lee was driving his wife home from work. She was a staff nurse in a hospital. It was almost midnight and she was quite tired out. She soon fell asleep. Mr Lee looked at her and smiled.
Mr. Lee was a cautious and experienced driver. He knew it was safer to drive slowly on a dark night. After some time he noticed a car following him. It was traveling very fast. Suddenly it overtook his car.
The driver of the car was in a hurry. He did not see the approaching lorry(货车). To avoid hitting it, he swerved his car. It skidded off the road and hit a big tree. The driver and his passenger were injured. They were badly cut by glass splinter from the broken windscreen.
Mr. Lee quickly stopped his car by the side of the road. His wife got out of the car to help the injured men. The lorry driver also stopped to lend a helping hand. Mr. Lee immediately drove off to telephone the police.
About twenty- five minutes later, a police car and an ambulance arrived. The injured men were carried into the ambulance and taken to hospital.
The policemen took down details of the accident. Mr. Lee and the lorry driver told them all that they could remember. The policemen thanked them for their help. Mr. and Mrs. Lee then got into their car and continued their journey home.
小题1:Mrs. Lee fell asleep in the car because_____.| A．she was very tired | | B．her husband was driving very slowly | | C．it was too late | | D．both A and C |
小题2: When the accident happened, the other car was _____.| A．in front of Lee’s car | B．behind Lee’s car | | C．on the right side of Lee’s car | D．on the left side of Lee’s car |
小题3:To avoid hitting it, the driver swerved his car. "Swerved" means_____.
A stopped suddenly B. turned to one side
C. drove faster D. turned around |
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