题目列表(包括答案和解析)
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。
Recently,I flew to Las Vegas to attend a meeting. As we were about to arrive,the pilot announced with apology that there would be a slight 1before setting down. High desert winds had 2the airport to close all but one runway. He said that we would be 3the city for a few minutes waiting to 4. We were also told to remain in our seats meanwhile with our seat belts fastened 5there might be a few bumps(颠簸).We11,that few minutes turned into about four—five minutes,including a ride that would make a roller coaster(过山车) 6by comparison.
The movement was so fierce that several passengers felt 7and had to use airsickness bags. As you might guess,that’s not good thing to have happen in a(n)8space because it only 9to increase the discomfort of the situation.
About twenty minutes into the adventure,the entire airplane became very 10.
There was now a sense of anxiety and fear that could be 11noticed.Every passenger simply held on for dear life …except one. A 12was having a good time! With each bump of the13!he would let out a giggle(咯咯的笑)of delight As I observed this,I 14that he didn’t know he was supposed to be afraid and worried about his 15He neither thought about the past nor about the future Those are what we grown—ups have learned from 16.He was 17the ride because had not yet been taught to fear it. Having understood this,I took a deep breath and 18back into my seat,pretending I was 19on a roller coaster. I smiled for the rest of the flight. I even 20to giggle once or twice ,much to the chagrin(随恼)of the man sitting next to me holding the airsickness bag.
1.A. mistake B. delay C. change D. wind
2.A. forced B. warned C. swept D. reminded
3.A. watching B. visiting C. circling D. crossing
4.A. arrive B. enter C. stop D. land
5.A. if B. though C. because D. while
6.A. light B. pale C. easy D. quick
7.A. sick B. nervous C. angry D. afraid
8.A. empty B. narrow C. secret D. open
9.A. happens B. continues C. fails D. serves
10.A. quiet B. hot C. dirty D. crowded
11.A. partly B. gradually C. shortly D. clearly
12.A. pilot B. baby C. guard D. man
13.A. seats B. passengers C. flight D. airplane
14.A. realized B. hoped C. agreed D. insisted
15.A. health B. safety C. joy D. future
16.A. teachers B. books C. experience D. practice
17.A. learning B. taking C. missing D. enjoying
18.A. sat B. lay C. went D. rode
19.A. nearly B. finally C. really D. suddenly
20.A. attempted B. managed C. wanted D. decided
第二节:完形填空(共20小题,每小题1.5分,共30分)
A lesson in caring
It was a cold evening and my daughter and I were walking up Broadway.I didn’t notice a guy sitting inside a cardboard box.But Nora did.She wasn’t even four, but she __36__ at my coat and said, “That man’s cold, Daddy, __37__ we take him home?”
I don’t remember my reply.But I do remember a sudden __38__ feeling inside me.I had always been delighted at how much my daughter noticed in her __39__, whether it was __40__ in flight or children playing.But now she was noticing __41__ and beggary.
A few days later, I saw an article in the newspaper about volunteers who picked up a food package from a nearby school on a Sunday morning and __42__ it to an elderly person.It was quick and easy.I __43__ us up.Nora was __44__ about it.She could understand the importance of food, so she could easily see how __45__ our job was.When Sunday came, she was ready, but I had to __46__ myself to leave the house to fetch the food package.On the way to the school, I fought an urge to turn __47__.The Sunday paper and coffee were waiting for me at home.Why do this? __48__, we phoned the elderly person we’d been appointed.She __49__ us right over.
The building was in a bad state.Facing us was a silver-haired woman in an old dress.She took the package and asked us to come in.Nora ran inside.I unwillingly followed.__50_ inside, I saw that the apartment belonged to someone poor.Our hostess showed us some photos. Nora played and when it came time to say good-bye, we three hugged, I walked home in tears.
Professionals call such a(n) __51__ a “volunteer opportunity”.They are opportunities, and I’ve come to see.Where else but as volunteers do you have the opportunity to do something __52__ that’s good for others as well as for yourself? Nora and I regularly serve meals to needy people and __53__ clothes for the homeless.Yet, as I’ve __54__ her grow over these past four years, I still wonder ------ which of us has __55__ more?
36.A.pulled B.glanced C.pointed D.aimed
37.A.would B.can C.need D.must
38.A.general B.funny C.heavy D.simple
39.A.area B.part C.eyesight D.world
40.A.insects B.animals C.plants D.birds
41.A.coldness B.illness C.suffering D.ignorance
42.A.delivered B.returned C.devoted D.posted
43.A.held B.hurried C.signed D.lined
44.A.casual B.sorry C.astonished D.excited
45.A.creative B.valuable C.shocking D.simple
46.A.warn B.stop C.allow D.push
47.A.back B.away C.up D.out
48.A.Therefore B.Obviously C.Still D.Also
49.A.called B.promised C.invited D.helped
50.A.Although B.Once C.Because D.Though
51.A.stay B.visit C.adventure D.challenge
52.A.fair B.famous C.difficult D.enjoyable
53.A.collect B.make C.order D.wear
54.A.let B.made C.watched D.noticed
55.A.increased B.benefited C.tried D.seized
Being on the road at 3:15 a. m. to drive 450 kms wasn’t in my plans for the weekend. I had been looking forward to a couple of 1 days to prepare myself for the following busy 2 .
My son, Simon, and his good friends were heading for the 3. Due to the last-minute issue(问题)with transportation, I 4 my car to make sure that everyone could get to the 5 point so that they could get together and enjoy their week’s 6 by snowboarding and skiing.
The only thing that 7 to me on my journey was that no sooner had I 8 and said goodbye than I would make the trip 9 ,in total, a round trip of 900 kms in just 10 hours. Such a long drive in one day was frightening, 10 as I was looking forward to relaxationSimon and I 11 , on our way, about his break and a whole lot of his school subjects. It was great to have this time with him as we 12 spent five continuous hours together, other than when we played Saturday cricket (板球).
On my return trip, I 13 a strange sense of loneliness in some heavy morning 14 . Within an hour it 15 . I spent the next four hours listening to some CDs and enjoying the scenery. Surprisingly, after my long trip home I was 16 refreshed and energized even though I was physically exhausted. And I knew that I would have a(n) _17 sleep that evening.
A change 18 your environment, no matter how great, can provide you with the opportunity to 19_ something from different angles(角度), as well as to be refreshed and energized.
Now I’m looking forward to my next 20 event and many more opportunities to spend quality time with those who are important to me and make my life more rewarding.
1. A.surprising B.exciting C.moving D.relaxing
2. A.hour B.day C.week D.month
3. A.snowfield B.beach C.hotel D.school
4. A.fueled B.parked C.offered D.lent
5. A.put-off B.drop-off C.get-off D.take-off
6. A.freedom B.excitement C.adventure D.break
7. A.appealed B.happened C.appeared D.occurred
8. A.rested B.started C.arrived D.left
9. A.back B.forward C.out D.away
10. A.even B.just C.particularly D.mostly
11. A.mentioned B.talked C.complained D.argued
12. A.always B.usually C.frequently D.rarely
13. A.developed B.showed C.lost D.kept
14. A.smoke B.dust C.fog D.snow
15. A turned B. cleared C. froze D. shone
16. A.greatly B.completely C.immediately D.mentally
17. A.uncomfortable B.uneasy C.sound D.light
18. A.about B.from C.in D.for
19. A.give up B.look at C.find out D.carry on
20. A.planned B.discussed C.unexpected D.prepared
Behind our house is the start of a fascinating trail (小径). This trail is one of the old roads that wind through untold miles of forest. My 1 , Beans, and I walk the trail frequently. Normally, Beans sniffs alongside the 2 to follow the smell of a deer track or 3 some cause known only to him.
Beans is a white dog, quite handsome and very 4 . He not only understands what
we tell him, but also often makes sounds as if he were trying to 5 back.
One morning, we took a different route, which led us to a(n) 6 trail. I was sure this trail would eventually lead us to our familiar 7 . But, no. We seemed to be far off course. After two hours, I suddenly realized that Beans probably 8 the way home. So I urged, "Beans, take me home." He ran down a new trail. But it merely led to an intersection (岔道口) of trails.
Soon it became 9 that we were getting nowhere. I began to picture the rest of the day in the 10 , without food or drink. We had walked about ten miles. But Beans seemed totally 11 . The sniffing and exploring was going well for him.
Finally, we 12 a crossroad near a highway. Lady Luck suggested I should turn left. We did and 13 reached a cottage beside a field. I knocked on the door and explained my situation to an old man. He laughed and then 14 us home.
Since our adventure, I 15 that Beans probably knew all along how to get home.
He was just having too much fan exploring new trails.
1. A. deer | B. dog | C. lady | D. man |
2 A. route | B. road | C. trail | D. way |
3. A. imagine | B. consider | C. explore | D. present |
4. A. smart | B. sweet | C. slow | D. shy |
5. A. turn | B. kick | C. jump | D. speak |
6 A. unfamiliar | B. similar | C. indifferent | D. changeable |
7. A. driveway | B. path | C. crossroad | D. highway |
8. A. knew | B. saw | C. showed | D. made |
9. A. mysterious | B. ridiculous | C. fascinating | D. apparent |
10. A. house | B. forest | C. field | D. cottage |
11. A. unconcerned | B. unconscious | C. undecided | D. uncomfortable |
12. A. left for | B. went off | C. came to | D. drove toward |
13 A. punctually | B. frequently | C. formally | D. shortly |
14. A. walked | B. drove | C. sent | D. carried |
15. A. regretted | B. remembered | C. concluded | D. confirmed |
I live in the land of Disney, Hollywood and year - round sun.You may think People ,n such an attractive, fun - filled place are happier than others.If so you have some mistaken ideas about the nature of happiness.
Many intelligent people still think fun equals happiness.The truth is that fun and happiness have little or nothing in common.Fun is what we experience during an act.Happiness is what we experience after an act.It is a deep, long-lasting emotion.
Going to an amusement park or a ball game, watching a movie or television are fun activities that help us relax, temporally forget our problems and maybe even laugh.But they do not bring happiness, because their positive effects end when the fun ends.
I have often thought that if Hollywood stars have a role to play, it is to teach us that happiness has nothing to do with fun.They have constant access to exciting parties, fancy cars, expensive homes, everything that spells "happiness" But in memoir(回忆录) after memoir, they expose Ac unhappiness hidden beneath all their fun: depression, alcoholism, drug addiction, broken marriages and loneliness.
Ask a bachelor why he resists marriage even though he finds dating to be less and less satisfying.If he is honest, he will tell you that he is afraid of making a commitment.For commitment is in fact quite painful.The single life is filled with fun, adventure and excitement.Marriage has such moments, but they are not its most distinguishing features.
Similarly, couples that choose not to have children are deciding in favor of painless fun over painful happiness.They can dine out whenever they want and sleep as late as they want.Couples with babies are lucky to get a whole night' s sleep.I don't know any parent who would choose the word fun to describe raising children.
Understanding and accepting that true happiness has nothing to do with fun is one of the most liberating realizations we can ever come to.It liberates time: now we can devote more hours to activities that can truly increase our happiness.It liberates money: buying that new car or those fancy clothes that will do nothing to increase our happiness now seems pointless.And it frees us from envy: we now understand that all those rich and famous people we were so sure are happy because they are always having so much fun actually may not be happy at all.
【小题1】What is the passage mainly about?
A.Fun and happiness. |
B.Success and satisfaction. |
C.Marriage and commitment. |
D.Entertainment and responsibility. |
A.fun creates long - lasting satisfaction |
B.long - standing fun may lead to happiness |
C.fun is short-lived while happiness is long-lasting |
D.fun provides enjoyment while pain leads to happiness |
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