第二节：完形填空 （共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）

   阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从41~55各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，

选出最佳选项。

It was the afternoon of December 24, the day before Christmas, but I had to stay to tidy the office. The only thing that ??_41_ my day was the beautifully decorated Christmas tree in our waiting room and a _42_ sent to me by a fellow I was dating—a dozen long-stemmed red roses.

Suddenly, our receptionist came and said there was a lady outside that urgently needed to speak with me. As I stepped out, I noticed a young _43_ woman with a baby in her arms standing there. 44_ , she explained that her husband—a prisoner in a nearby prison—was my next patient. She told me she wasn’t allowed to visit her husband in prison and _45_ he had never seen his son. So she _46_ me to let her wait here ahead of time. I agreed. After all , it was Christmas Eve.

A short time later, her husband arrived—with chains on his feet, cuffs on his hands, and two armed guards _47_ him. The woman’s tired face _48_ when her husband took a seat beside her. I watched them laugh, cry, and share their _49_ . He seemed like a gentle and honest man.

At the end of the _50_ , the man had to go back and I wished him a Merry Christmas. He smiled and thanked me and said he felt saddened by the fact that he hadn’t been able to get his wife _51_ for Christmas. On hearing this, I was _52_ with a wonderful idea.

I’ll never forget the _53_ on both their faces as the prisoner gave his wife the beautiful, long-stemmed red roses. I’m not sure who _54_ the most joy—the husband in giving, the wife in receiving, or myself in having the opportunity to share in this _55_ moment.

41. A. enjoyed              B. brightened                   C. relaxed             D. presented

42. A. gift                    B. regards                    C. message            D. package

43. A. ordinary-looking B. good-looking        C. tired-looking     D. frightened-looking

44. A. Happily             B. Quietly                    C. Excitedly          D. Nervously

45. A. why                   B. how                        C. that                  D. when

46. A. persuaded        B. demanded             C. begged             D. pleased

47. A. near                   B. around                    C. behind              D. before

48. A. turned pale     B. went red                  C. lit up             D. turned away

49. A. child                  B. tears                        C. joy                   D. sorrows

50. A. meeting             B. appointment             C. discussion     D. conversation

51. A. something       B. nothing                  C. anything           D. everything

52. A. encouraged       B. struck                      C. provided           D. inspired

53. A. sadness              B. happiness              C. look                 D. smiles

54. A. experienced            B. received                  C. gave                 D. accepted

55. A. unforgettable      B. sad                          C. happy               D. special

One day I _______ a newspaper article about the retirement of an English professor at a nearby state college.

A. came across    B. came about   C. came over     D. came out

The man _______ the little boy and said , “You are so clever and lovely . I love you very much.”

   A. glared at                 B. aimed at               C. stared at         D. laughed at

How much _______ she looked without her glasses!

   A. well          B. good         C. best          D. better

Christchurch is New Zealand’s______city after Auckland．

      A．second large    B．second larger        C．second largest          D．the second large

Our class is made up of 54 students, _____ are girls.

 A. of which two-fifths    B. of whom two-fifths

 C. two-fifth of which    D. two-fifth of whom

Every day, mainland China_______ Hong Kong _______lots of vegetables, fruits and meat.

A. supplies; to        B. supplies; with  C. offers; with             D. offers ; for

—We didn’t find the Blacks___________the lecture.

   —No one had told them about___________a lecture the following day.

       A. to attend; there to be                                    B. attending; there being

       C. attended; there be                                         D. attend; there was

He was really       when all his friends refused to help him.

A. cut up            B.cut out               C. cut down           D. cut into

　　Sports can help you keep fit and get in touch with nature .However, whether you are on the mountains, in the waves, or on the grassland, you should be aware that your sport of choice might have great influence on the environment.

Some sports are resource-hungry. Golf, as you may know, eats up not only large areas of countryside, but also tons of water. Besides, all sorts of chemicals and huge amounts of energy are used to keep its courses（球场） in good condition. This causes major environmental effects. For example, in the dry regions of Portugal and Spain, golf is often held responsible for serious water shortage in some local areas.

There are many environment-friendly sports. Power walking is one of them that you could take up today. You don’t need any special equipment except a good pair of shoes; and you don’t have to worry about resources and your purse. Simple and free, power walking can also keep you fit. If you walk regularly, it will be good for your heart and bones. Experts say that 20 minutes of power walking daily can make you feel less anxious, sleep well and have better weight control.

Whatever sport you take up, you can make it greener by using environment-friendly equipment and buying products made from recycled materials. But the final goal should be “green gyms”. They are better replacements for traditional health clubs and modern sports centers. Members of green gyms play sports outdoors, in the countryside or other open spaces. There is no special requirement for you to start your membership. And best of all, it’s free.

Which of the following is the author most probably in favor of?

A. Cycling around a lake.         B. Motor racing in the desert.

C. Playing basketball in a gym.    D. Swimming in a sports center.

What do we know about golf from the passage?

A. It is popular in Portugal and Spain.

B. It causes water shortages around the world.

C. It pollutes the earth with chemicals and wastes.

D. It needs water and electricity to keep its courses green.

The author uses power walking as an example mainly because______.

A. it is an outdoor sport     B. it improves our health

C. it uses fewer resources    D. it is recommended by experts

The author writes the passage to_______.

A. show us the function of major sports

B. encourage us to go in for green sports

C. discuss the major influence of popular sports

D. introduce different types of environment-friendly sports