Helen was loved as a friendly 1ady by a11 who knew her. She had belonged to the
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Helen was loved as a friendly 1ady by a11 who knew her. She had belonged to the same church for almost all her adult lire and was highly 36.______. Poor Helen was well into her 90’s. Since her husband passed away，she moved in with Jennifer, her young granddaughter. However, life is 37._______. One night driving home from the store, Jennifer was hit dead by a drunk driver. Once again, Helen was alone.
The 38._______ of losing those closest to her and the loneliness of being all alone were 39.______ she could bear. She changed--she fell into 40._______ and hopelessness. Naturally, people around her saw the change. But nobody seemed to know how to 41._______ her. Months passed. It was now December, and the holiday season was 42._______ to be harder than Helen imagined it would be. She felt like she was 43._______, slowly inside. She wondered if she would see Christmas this year.
44._______, the second Sunday of December, the Sunday School teacher came to her with a special request. Would she be 45.______ enough to help decorate the tree that was in the middle of the children’s classroom? Each child had handmade a special decoration to 46.______ on the tree, and they needed assistance. Helen attempted to 47._______ refuse, but the teacher said that the children had requested she be the 48._______ that year. It was important to them for some reason, the teacher whispered.
The night of the special event, Helen was present and wore the best smile. The 49.______ of the young children was bittersweet, which held memories of her dear Jennifer. For the first time in months, though, you could see her eyes 50._______ through tears. She was happy that the children had 51.______ her. Most decorations had been placed on the tree 52._______ a group of nine children came and sat in front of her. Each of them either had no grandmother any longer, 53.______ had never even known theirs. This was a very special celebration and union. In the middle lay a gift-wrapped box 54._______ for her with a card reading “Our Grandma, with love. ”
Christmas this year wasn’t unkind to Helen. No, it was a new 55._______, a brand-new start and nine new reasons to her…
| 小题1: | | A．valued | B．rewarded | C．approved | D．respected |
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| 小题2: | | A．funny | B．challenging | C．boring | D．diverse |
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| 小题3: | | A．weakness | B．coldness | C．sadness | D．tiredness |
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| 小题4: | | A．other than | B．more than | C．rather than | D．1essthan |
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| 小题5: | | A．nervousness | B．anxiety | C．depression | D．separation |
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| 小题6: | | A．acknowledge | B．distinguish | C．appreciate | D．comfort |
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| 小题7: | | A．desired | B．pictured | C．aiming | D．proving |
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| 小题8: | | A．crying | B．dying | C．moving | D．struggling |
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| 小题9: | | A．Gradually | B．Recently | C．Then | D．Meanwhile |
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| 小题10: | | A．kind | B．optimistic | C．patient | D．enthusiastic |
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| 小题11: | | A．base | B．place | C．hide | D．set |
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| 小题12: | | A．politely | B．personally | C．seriously | D．unwillingly |
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| 小题13: | | A．volunteer | B．visitor | C．teacher | D．assistant |
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| 小题14: | | A．view | B．thought | C．sight | D．scenery |
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| 小题15: | | A．staring | B．shining | C．looking | D．1ighting |
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| 小题16: | | A．helped | B．treated | C．invited | D．amused |
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| 小题19: | | A．intended | B．written | C．sent | D．1eft |
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| 小题20: | | A．ending | B．process | C．goal | D．beginning |
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答案
小题1:D
小题2:A
小题3:C
小题4:B
小题5:C
小题6:D
小题7:D
小题8:B
小题9:C
小题10:A
小题11:B
小题12:A
小题13:D
小题14:C
小题15:B
小题16:C
小题17:B
小题18:A
小题19:A
小题20:D |
解析
试题分析：本文叙述了海伦在自己的亲人一个一个离自己而去，悲伤、孤独，对生活失去了信心，老师和孩子们在圣诞的时候邀请她去帮他们装饰圣诞树，为她开启了生活的新篇章。
小题1:考查动词及上下文的呼应。 value 价值； reward奖励； approve同意； respect尊敬。根据Helen was loved as a friendly 1ady by a11 who knew her. 可知她应该受到人们的尊敬，故选D。
小题2:考查形容词及上下文的呼应。funny奇异的，古怪的； challenging挑战的； boring无聊的； diverse多种多样的。根据Poor Helen was well into her 90’s. Since her husband passed away，she moved in with Jennifer, her young granddaughter. However,这里有转折词however可知生活是无常的，故选A。
小题3:考查名词及上下文的呼应。 weakness弱点； coldness冷谈； sadness悲哀； tiredness疲劳。losing those closest to her and the loneliness of being all alone 可知失去亲人后她是痛苦悲伤的，故选C。
小题4:考查固定短语及上下文的呼应。other than除了，不同于； more than超过； rather than而不是； 1ess than少于。失去亲人的痛苦，孑然一身的孤独令她无法忍受，超过了她的忍受能力，故选B。
小题5:考查名词及上下文的呼应。nervousness紧张； anxiety焦虑； depression沮丧； separation分离。根据后面的hopelessness 这里应该找它的同义词，陷入了绝望和无助，故选C。
小题6:考查名词及上下文的呼应。 acknowledge承认； distinguish区别； appreciate感激； comfort安慰。在她周围的人看到她的这些变故后，不知道怎样去安慰她，故选D。
小题7:考查动词及上下文的呼应。 desired渴望； pictured画； aiming瞄准； proving证明。过节结果比海伦想象中的更难受，故选D。
小题8:考查动词及上下文的呼应。 crying哭； dying死； moving移动； struggling努力，斗争。在孤独、悲伤中感觉自己快要死了，故选B。
小题9:考查副词及上下文的呼应。 gradually逐渐地； recently最近； then然后； meanwhile其间。根据上下文文是按照时间顺序往下叙述的，故选C。
小题10:考查形容词及上下文的呼应。 kind友好的； optimistic乐观的； patient耐心的； enthusiastic热心的。她是足够好心的，故选A。
小题11:考查名词及上下文的呼应。 base基础； place地方； hide躲藏； set一套。根据Most decorations had been placed on the tree 可知应选B。
小题12:考查副词及上下文的呼应。politely礼貌地； personally亲自； seriously认真地； unwillingly不情愿地。根据but后的句型可知前面她本想礼貌拒绝的，故选A。
小题13:考查名词及上下文的呼应。 volunteer志愿者； visitor参观者； teacher 老师； assistant助手，助理。此处assistant与上文中的they needed assistance.呼应，故选D。
小题14:考查名词及上下文的呼应。 view观点； thought思考； sight，看到，景象； scenery风景。这里the sight of the children看到这些孩子们，故选C。
小题15:考查动词及上下文的呼应。staring凝视； shining闪烁； looking 看； lighting照亮。根据后面的through tears可知她眼镜闪烁着泪花，故选B。
小题16:考查动词及上下文的呼应。 helped帮助； treated对待； invited邀请； amused逗笑。她很高兴孩子们邀请她参加圣诞节的庆祝，故选C。
小题17:考查连词及上下文的呼应。 while当……时候； when这时； as因为； after在……之后。圣诞树被装饰好了以后这时孩子们围坐在她的身旁，故选B。
小题18:考查连词及上下文的呼应。or或者； nor也不； and和； but但是。这里是either…or…或者……或者，故选A。
小题19:考查动词及上下文的呼应。 intended 打算； written 写； sent送； 1eft离开。A box intended for her 为她准备的，故选A。
小题20:考查名词及上下文的呼应。 ending 结束； process过程； goal 目标； beginning开始。根据后面的a brand-new start 可知应选D。
点评：由于完形填空的文章是一个意义相关联的语篇，围绕一个话题论述，因此在行文中词语的重复、替代、复现和同现现象是不可避免的。根据这个原则，某一个空格所对应的答案很可能就是在上下文中复现或同现的相关词，考生可以根据这些词之间的有机联系来确定答案。所以，解题时应联系上下文寻找相关线索，如某一个词的原词、指代词、同义词、近义词和概括词等。但由于我们在做题时不可能总是重复地阅读文章，因此，在做完形填空时要培养一种捕捉并记忆相关信息的能力。 |
举一反三
FFather was a hardworking man who delivered bread as a living to support his wife and three children. He spent all his evenings after work attending classes，hoping to improve himself so that he could one day find a better. paid job. Except. for Sundays, Father hardly ate a meal together with his family. He worked and studied very hard because he wanted to provide his family with the best that money could buy.
Whenever the family complained that he was not spending enough time with them, he reasoned that he was doing all this for them. Though he often longed to spend more time with his family, he weighed his contribution to his family above everything else.
The day came when the examination results were announced. To his joy, Father passed, and with distinctions too! Soon after, he was offered a good job as a senior supervisor which paid handsomely.
Like a dream come true, Father could now afford to provide his family with life’s little luxuries like nice clothing，fine food and vacation abroad.
However, the family still did not get to see Father for most of the week. He continued to work very hard, hoping to be promoted to the position of manager. In fact, to make himself a worthily candidate for the promotion, he took another course in an open university.
Again, whenever the family complained that he was not spending enough time with them, he reasoned that he was doing all this for them. Though he often longed to spend more time with his family, he weighed his contribution to his family above everything else.
Father’s hard work paid off and he was promoted. Happily, he decided to hire a maid to relieve his wife from her domestic tasks. He also felt that their three-room flat was no longer big enough. It would be nice for his family to be able to enjoy the facilities and comfort of a condominium. Having experienced the rewards of his hard work many times before, Father resolved to further his studies and work at being promoted again. The family still did not get to see much of him. In fact, sometimes Father had to work on Sundays entertaining clients.
Over again, whenever the family complained that he was not spending enough time with them, he reasoned that he was doing all this for them. Though he often longed to spend more time with his family, he weighed his contribution to his family above everything else.
As expected, Father"s hard work paid off again and he bought a beautiful condominium overlooking the coast of Singapore. On the first Sunday evening at their new home, Father declared to his family that he decided not to take any more courses or pursue any more promotions. From then on he was going to devote more time to
his family, and it was a promise.
Father did not wake up the next day.
小题1:Father worked and studied very hard because ________.| A．he had to support his family | | B．he was enthusiastic in attending classes | | C．he wanted to bring his family a better lire | | D．he had to so as to reduce his family’s complaint |
小题2:What CAN’T Father get through his hard work?| A．Family time. | B．Higher education. | C．Better housing. | D．Vacation abroad. |
小题3:How would the family feel when “Father did not wake up the next day”?| A．To their joy, Father can have a good rest in the end. | | B．They should have stopped Father from working so hard. | | C．Thank God, Father can stay home with them. | | D．There is no point working hard for a better life. |
小题4:What is the function of the italicized(斜体)paragraphs in this passage?| A．To make readers show sympathy for Father. | | B．To show how stubborn Father was. | | C．To make readers fee l how hard Father worked. | | D．To imply a sad ending to the story. |
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Christmas is long gone. and Valentine’s Day is a distant memory. That means it"s a slow time for jewelers, and a good time for you to make a purchase. Whether you’re out shopping for gold, or silver, here fife a few things you need to know:
What determines price?
The purity of the metal is one of the elements that determines the price. Gold purity is indicated with a stamp of 10K, 14K, 18K, or 24K. And different countries have their own standards. For example, for a piece to be considered gold in the US, it must be at least 10K. In Britain and Canada: 9K. In Italy and France: l 8K. Anything over l 8K is really too soft for everyday wear. That’s why jewelry stores in the US sell mostly 14K.
How much can you expect to pay?
That depends on the weight of the metal and the gemstone(宝石). So keep that in mind, especially when buying online. To keep yourself from getting ripped off, ask yourself the following:
●How long has the company been around?
●What is its return policy?
● Is the jewelry featured on the website visible from all directions?
● Is the company transparent with the gram weights and the size of the gemstones?
Yellow gold? White? Rose?
Yes, it"s confusing, and while this is largely a personal decision, there fife a few things to keep in mind. For starters. white or rose gold costs about l 0% more than yellow gold. If you want the “look for less”, consider gold. plated jewelry. “Gold plated” and “gold overlay” mean the same thing and guarantee a thicker layer of finish than “vermeil” which is a flash finish that is thinner and less consistent, but more affordable. Buy vermeil finished pieces you want for a season or two just to follow the fashion. For pieces you want to wear for a lifetime, solid gold is best.
What about sterling silver(标准纯银)?
Sterling silver has been。an alternative for white gold during the difficult economy, and while it used to be more popular with just the younger these days it has much more mass appeal. So much so that retailers are now offering fine gemstones with silver--something you used to see only with gold.
Keep in mind that in the US. the sterling silver standard is 92.5% real silver. Don’t buy it if there isn’t a “925” stamp on it. And keep in mind that the lower price you’re paying for silver means more maintenance. To keep silver jewelry from becoming less shiny, consider keeping a piece of chalk in your jewelry box.
小题1:According to the passage, the underlined phrase “getting ripped off” in Paragraph 3 probably means “_______”.| A．being charged | B．being cheated | C．being affected | D．being attracted |
小题2:Which of the following is relatively good for only wearing a short time?| A．A 14K necklace. | B．A gold-plated ring. | | C．A vermeil ear ring. | D．A gemstone necklace. |
小题3:We call infer from the last paragraph that silver jewelry should be kept ________ | A．in a dry place | B．in a cold place | C．in a wet place | D．in a hot place |
小题4:The author writes the passage mainly to ________.| A．encourage young people to buy fashionable jewelry | | B．tell people the best time to purchase gold and silver | | C．introduce the real value and popularity of gold and silver | | D．inform people of the factors to consider in buying jewelry |
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Q: My daughter is a junior in high school and has been on an individualized education program since fourth grade. She plans to go to college and intends to finish with a master’s degree. Her performance in general is fairly good, but test scores are very low. She has held many leadership and volunteer positions. We have been advised to have her write an essay about how her learning disability is a barrier that she has to get over. Will that help or hurt her chances for admission?
---- Deborah
A: First let me answer the question on low standardized test scores (ACT/SAT). There are hundreds of colleges that are “test optional” which means students can choose not to release their test scores in the application process. Admission decisions at these colleges for students who do not submit their test scores are made based on other factors. A list of test optional colleges can be found at fairtest.org. It is important, however, to make sure that the college is the right fit academically regardless of the test optional policy.
You also asked if your daughter should write about her disability and if this would hurt her chances of being admitted. Please know that colleges do not deny admission based on disability. “Disclosing” a learning disability in a personal statement within the college application can certainly help. By writing a personal statement, students can potentially demonstrate, for example, their understanding of the challenge they face. They might also prove an improved grade trend in that subject area, and show interest in more complex courses in spite of this disability. More importantly, a student disclosure can show self-confidence, motivation and an understanding of the disability.
---- Ms. Kravis
小题1:What do we know about Deborah’s daughter?| A．She is applying for a master’s degree. | | B．She is very active in her high school. | | C．Her disability prevents her studying well. | | D．She has difficulty getting over her learning disability. |
小题2:The underlined word “demonstrate” in the last paragraph probably means “_____”.| A．show | B．develop | C．gain | D．change |
小题3:What is Ms. Kravis’ attitude towards one’s declaring his/her learning disability?| A．Supportive. | B．Critical. | C．Doubtful. | D．Unconcerned. |
小题4:According to the passage, Mr. Kravis is probably _____.| A．an editor | B．a school leader | | C．a psychological doctor | D．an educational expert |
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Since the pre-historic times, man has had an urge to satisfy his needs. Be it hunger, shelter or search for a mate, he has always controlled the situations to his advantage. Probably this might be the reason why we humans are the most developed of all living species on the earth. As we climbed the steps of development, we somehow left behind common sense and logical thinking -- we forgot that we have stopped thinking ahead of time.
If you are hungry, what do you do? Get a piece of your favorite meal and stay quiet. Just like your stomach, even your mind is hungry. But it never lets you know, because you keep it busy thinking about your dream lover, favorite star and many such things. So it silently began to care about your needs and never let itself grow. When mind looses its freedom to grow, creativity gets a full stop. This might be the reason why we all sometimes think "What happens next?", "Why can"t I think?" "Why am I always given the difficult problems?" Well, this is the result of using our brain for thinking of not-so-worthy things.
Hunger of the mind can be actually satisfied through reading. Now why reading and not watching TV? Because reading has been the most educative tool used by us right from the childhood. Just like that to develop other aspects of our life, we have to turn to reading. You have innumerable number of books in this world which will answer all your "How to?" questions. The interesting part of the book is stored in your mind as a seed. Now this seed is unknowingly used by you in your future to develop new ideas. The same seed, if used many times, can help you link and relate a lot of things, of which you would have never thought in your wildest dreams! This is nothing but creativity. More the number of books you read, your mind will open up like never before.
小题1:What is the function of the first paragraph?| A．To show humans are the most developed. | | B．To introduce the topic of the passage. | | C．To indicate people have different needs to satisfy. | | D．To explain why people need to read. |
小题2:What does the author mean by saying "When mind looses its freedom to grow, creativity gets a full stop."| A．When mind keeps growing, creativity fully stops. | | B．When freedom is lost, creativity gets a full stop. | | C．When mind stops growing, creativity fully stops. | | D．When growing is lost, creativity gets a flail stop. |
小题3:The paragraph following the passage is probably about ______.| A．how the pre-historic man feeds his mind | | B．what other advantages reading brings | | C．how to develop creativity | | D．how to satisfy your mind by watching TV |
小题4: The author tends to tell us ______.| A．reading can satisfy your all needs | B．reading can result from creativity | | C．reading can feed your mind | D．reading can realize your dreams |
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A popular saying goes, “Sticks and stones may break my bones，but words will never hurt me. ”However，that’s not really true. Words have the power to build us up or tear us down. It doesn’t matter if the words come from someone else or ourselves--the positive and negative effects are just as lasting.
We all talk to ourselves sometimes. We’re usually too embarrassed to admit it, though. In fact，we really shouldn’t be because more and more experts believe talking to ourselves out loud is a healthy habit.
This “self—talk” helps us motivate ourselves，remember things, solve problems，and calm ourselves down. Be aware, though, that as much as 77％of self—talk tends to be negative. So in order to stay positive, we should only speak words of encouragement to ourselves. We should also be quick to give ourselves a pat on the back . The next time you finish a project, do well in a test, or finally clean your room, join me in saying “Good job!”
Often, words come out of our mouths without us thinking about the effect they will have. But we should be aware that our words cause certain responses in others. For example, when returning an item to a store, we might use warm, friendly language during the exchange. And the clerk will probably respond in a similar manner. Or harsh and critical language will most likely cause the clerk to be defensive.
Words possess power because of their lasting effect. Many of us regret something we once said．And we remember unkind words said to us! Before speaking, we should always ask ourselves: Is it true? Is it loving? Is it needed? If what we want to say doesn’t pass this test, then it’s better left unsaid.
Words possess power: both positive and negative. Those around us receive encouragement when we speak positively. We can offer hope, build self—esteem and motivate others to do their best. Negative words destroy all those things. Will we use our words to hurt or to heal? The choice is ours.
小题1:The main idea of the first paragraph is that ．| A．not sticks and stones but words will hurt us | | B．inspiring words give us confidence | | C．negative words may let us down | | D．words have a lasting effect on us |
小题2:There is no sense for us to feel embarrassed when we talk to ourselves because ．| A．almost everybody has the habit of talking to themselves | | B．we can benefit from talking to ourselves | | C．talking to ourselves always gives us courage | | D．it does no harm to have“self—talk”when we are alone |
小题3:The underlined part in the third paragraph means that we should also timely ．| A．praise ourselves | B．remind ourselves | | C．make ourselves relaxed | D．give ourselves amusement |
小题4:The author would probably hold the view that ．| A．encouraging words are sure to lead to kind offers | | B．negative words may stimulate us to make more progress | | C．people tend to remember friendly words | | D．it is better to think twice before talking to others |
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