第二节: 完形填空 (共20 小题；每小题1.5分；满分30分)

From Monday until Friday, most people are busy working or studying, but in the evenings and on weekends they are free to relax and enjoy themselves. Some watch TV 　21　 　go to the movies, others take part in sports. It 　22　 　on individual (个人的) interests. There are many different 　23　 　to spend our 　24　 　time.

Almost everyone has some kind of hobby. It may be 　25　 　from collecting stamps to 　26　

model airplanes. Some hobbies are very expensive, but others are valuable 　27　 　to their owners.

I know a man who has a 　28　 　collection worth several thousand dollars. A short time ago he bought a 　29　 　fifty-cent piece worth $250! He was very 　30　 　about his purchase (购买物) and thought the price was 　31　 . On the other hand, my youngest brother 　32　 　match boxes. He has almost 600of them, but I doubt if they are worth 　33　 　money. However, to 　34　

they are extremely valuable. Nothing makes him 　35　 　than to find a new 　36　 　for his collection.

That's 　37　 　a hobby means, I think. It is something we like to do 　38　 　our spare time simply for the 　39　 　of it. The value in dollars is not important, but the pleasure it 　40　 　us is.

20. I have no idea when the bus will arrive. I 　▲　 　for at least half an hour in such cold weather.

19. John has got a fever these days, and he says he doesn’t want to see a doctor, but I’m afraid he　 has no 　▲　 .

18. The film Harry Potter was quite 　▲　 　hit across the world, bringing in 　▲　 　income of box office over millions of dollars within five months.

17. - Lucy, what about going on a holiday on weekend?

- 　▲　 　I am tired of life in the school

16. 　▲　 　several times, but unfortunately, the boy still couldn’t smooth away the problem on his own.

15. 　▲　 　with a camera, a compass and several maps, the scientists set out to explore the ancient forest.

14. - Who do you intend to have 　▲　 　your computer?

- I haven’t decided yet. I wonder if you could help me.