完形填空：（包括20个小题，每小题1。5分， 共30分）

It was a bitter, cold evening in northern Virginia many years ago. The old man was waiting for a ride across the   36  . The wait seemed   37  .

       At last he heard the slight, steady rhythm of approaching hooves (马蹄) coming along the frozen path. Anxiously, he   38   as several horsemen came around the bend (转角处). He let the first one   39  . Then another, and another. Finally, as the   40   rider neared the spot where the old man sat like a snow statue, the old man   41   the rider’s eye and said, “Sir, would you mind giving an old man a ride to the other side? There doesn’t appear to be a passage way by  42  .”

       The rider replied, “Sure.” Seeing the old man was unable to  43   his half-frozen body from the ground, the horseman got down and helped the old man onto the horse. The horseman took the old man not just across the river, but to his destination.

       As they neared the tiny but cozy (舒适的) cottage, the horseman’s   44   caused him to ask, “Sir, I notice that you let several other riders go by without making a(n)   45   to get a ride. Then I came up and you   46   asked me for a ride. I’m curious why, on such a bitter winter night, you would wait and ask the last rider.   47   I had refused and left you there?”

       The old man replied, “I’ve been   48   here for some time. I think I know people pretty good.” He continued, “I looked into the eyes of the other riders and immediately saw there was no   49   for my situation. But when I looked into your eyes,   50   was evident. I knew,   51  , that your gentle spirit would   52   the opportunity to give me help in my time of   53  .”

       Those heartwarming comments   54   the horseman deeply.

       “I’m most grateful for what you have said,” he told the old man. “May I never get too busy in my own affairs that I   55   to respond to the needs of others with kindness and compassion.”

       With that, Thomas Jefferson turned his horse around and made his way back to the White House.

A. town                     B. river                 C. country                    D. island

A. meaningless    B. useless              C. careless                    D. endless

A. watched          B. asked         C. waved                   D. approached

A. come over      B. get off                  C. pass by                     D. take off

A. coming           B. leaving              C. next                         D. last

A. missed            B. caught            C. avoided                    D. saw

A. bus                B. car                    C. foot                         D. horse

A. feel                      B. push                 C. lift                           D. stand

A. honesty          B. courage             C. enthusiasm            D. curiosity

A. choice          B. stop                  C. effort                       D. scene

A. immediately  B. hurriedly           C. friendly                    D. strangely

A. What about   B. What if             C. How come                D. If only

A. in                 B. out                   C. around                         D. beyond

A. concern       B. doubt                C. chance                         D. reason

A. meaning              B. kindness            C. seriousness            D. help

A. then and there                           B. for a moment 

            C. all of a sudden                 D. sooner or later

A. offer            B. create                C. find                         D. welcome

A. need             B. danger                  C. fortune                     D. happiness

A. influenced     B. excited              C. touched                    D. hit

A. happen         B. try                    C. disagree                   D. fail

When I was growing up, I was embarrassed to be seen with my father. He was badly crippled (跛脚), and when we would walk together, his hand on my arm for balance, people would stare, I would be ashamed of the unwanted attention. If ever noticed or bothered, he never let on.
It was difficult to walk together—and because of that, we didn’t say much as we went along. But as we started out, he always said, “You set the pace. I will try to follow you.”
Our usual walk was to or from the subway, which was how he got to work. He went to work sick, and even in bad weather. He almost never missed a day, and would make it to the office even if others could not. It was a matter of pride for him.
When snow or ice was on the ground, it was impossible for him to walk, even with help... Such times my sister or I would pull him through the streets of Brooklyn, N.Y., on a child’s sleigh to the subway entrance. Once there, he would try to grasp handrail until he reached the lower steps that the warmer tunnel air kept ice free. In Manhattan the subway station was the basement of his office building, and he would not have to go outside again until we met him in Brooklyn on his way home. w.w.w.k.s.5.u.c.o.m
When I think of it now, I am surprised at how much courage it must have taken for a grown man to suffer from shame and disability. And I am also surprised at how he did it—without bitterness or complaint.
He never talked about himself as an object of pity, not did he show any envy of the more fortunate or able. What he looked for in others was a “good heart”, and if he found one, the owner was good enough for him.
Now that I am older, I believe that is a proper standard by which to judge people, even though I still don’t know exactly what a “good heart” is. But I know the times I don’t have one myself.
He has been away for many years now, but I think of him often. I wonder if he sensed my reluctance to be seen with him during our walks. If he did, I am sorry I never told him how sorry I was, how unworthy I was, how I regretted it. I think of him when I complain about my troubles, when I am envious of another’s good fortune, when I don’t have a “good heart”.
【小题1】How did the man treat his father when he was young?

第二节: 完形填空（共20题，每题1.5分，满分30分）
It is generally accepted that the experiences of the child in his first years largely determine his character and later personality. Every  36   teaches the child something and the effects are increasing.
"  37   " normally used to refer to the treatment and training of the child within the home. This is closely     38   the treatment and training of the child in school, which is usually distinguished (区别) by the term "education". In a(n)    39   such as ours, both parents and teachers are   40   for the chances (provided for the development of the child),41  upbringing and education depend on each other.
The ideals and practices of child upbringing are different from culture to culture.    42   , the more rural the group, the more   43   the customs of child upbringing. In more technologically developed societies, childhood and adolescence (青春期) are likely to    44  a long time,   45    more chances for education and greater variety in   46    development.
Early upbringing in the society is naturally   47   both by the cultural pattern of the group and by the parents’    48   and their aims and depends not only on school education but also on the __49  abilities of the child. Wide 50   of intelligence and character ___51  even in children of the same family.
Parents can find out   52  is normal in physical, mental and social development, by  53___ some of the many books   54   on scientific knowledge in these areas, or by comparing   55    with friends and relatives who have children.
36 A. discrimination    B. failure         C. experience     D. success
37 A. Future         B. Upbringing     C. Fortune        D. Ideals
38 A. devoted to      B. covered with     C. kept up        D. related to
39 A. society         B. home          C. team         D. environment
40 A. energetic         B. prepared       C. responsible      D. hopeful
41 A. but             B. so            C. otherwise      D. while
42 A. Besides         B. Surprisingly   C. However       D. Generally
43 A. unchangeable          B. curious         C. undivided      D. unusual
44 A. waste            B. spend          C. cover           D. desire
45 A. hoping for       B. resulting in     C. waiting for      D. beginning with
46 A. education        B. body           C. brain          D. character
47 A. affected          B. developed      C. encouraged     D. inspired
48 A. argument         B. description     C. ability         D. encouragement
49 A. ordinary                 B. born           C. normal        D. acceptable
50 A. improvements    B. disadvantages     C. developments     D. differences
51 A. exist            B. reduce         C. increase       D. control
52 A. who             B. which          C. what           D. that
53 A. holding out       B. referring to       C. taking up      D. looking into
54 A. based           B. amused         C. decided        D. marked
55 A. answers        B. books          C. notes         D. letters

完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）

    When I was a young girl, I spent a lot of time with my grandparents, who lived in a community especially for the elderly and near to an old people's home. They used to tell me that few volunteers would go there and said if someone elderly engages me in  36  ，I'd better make time for them. As a result，I   37  be the only person they got to talk to that day. I've never forgotten this and still  38   time to chat with elderly people.

    So when I   39  a 100-dollar prize in the kindness competition for my community, I  40 thought of the elderly! I then  41  my local community centre and told them how I'd made a suggestion that if I had 100 dollars to  42  my community, I would use it for the elderly who were living    43  . I asked, "Could you do something a bit  44  so that they could all get something from this   45  ？”"Yes, of course, we could do a buffet (自助餐）and dance,”the centre manager told me.

    I thought this was a fantastic   46  and a very worthwhile use of the   47  ．We bought food and beverages (饮料) enough to serve about 30 elderly residents. A poster was    48  to announce it and it was   49  for an afternoon.

    I went up to see how it was all  50  and it turned out to be a very enjoyable afternoon. I was very  51  to see that the people I wanted to serve had a wonderful and enjoyable times. It  52  me that one is never too   53  to have fun! I knew my grandparents would have been very  54 of me. It also helped me to remember that whatever is going on in the world，we can still make a(n) 55 to other people's lives.

1.A. walking              B. argument          C. conversation            D. shopping

2.A. might                   B. must                C. would                     D. should

3.A. consume               B. spare                C. devote                     D. share

4.A. won                     B. admitted           C. impressed                D. paid

5.A. eventually             B. usually             C. immediately             D. always

6.A. recognized            B. joined               C. contacted                 D. congratulated

7.A. purchase               B. create               C. benefit                    D. match

8.A. freely                   B. comfortably      C. lonely                      D. alone

9.A. adventurous       B. strange             C. special                     D. merciful

10.A donation              B. movement         C. collection                D. recreation

11.A. promise              B. idea                 C. discovery                 D. comment

12.A. community         B. competition      C. money                     D. space

13.A. thought of           B. put up              C. agreed on                D. sent up

14.A. known                B. applied             C. arranged                  D. read

15.A. going                 B. existing            C. preparing                 D. ending

16.A. pleased                   B. hopeful            C. curious                    D. anxious

17.A. provided             B. challenged               C. reminded                 D. puzzled

18.A. young                 B. busy                 C. poor                        D. old

19.A. proud                 B. ashamed .         C. cautious                   D. aware

20.A. fortune            B. influence          C. promise                D. contribution

Many of us already know about several American superstitions(迷信). Having a black cat cross your path, walking under a ladder, and breaking a mirror are all bad luck. In addition to these, there are many other superstitions that are worth knowing. Understanding them will keep you safe from evil spirits—if you believe in such things—and impress your American friends when you mention them.

Like the superstitions in other cultures, American superstitions often involve the things important in daily life, such as health, numbers, and marriage. For example, have you ever had a cough that would not go away? According to one American superstition, you should take a piece of your hair and put it between two slices of buttered bread. Next, feed this hair sandwich to a dog and say, “Eat well, you hound, may you be sick and I be sound.”This will trick the evil spirits and help your cough. It will also raise some eyebrows if you try it.

In American superstitions, the number three is very important. Often, Americans will say, “All things come in threes.” Three is lucky because it represents the traditional family: mother, father, and child. Therefore, gifts, letters, and guests will often arrive at your home in groups of three. However, it is also possible for bad events, like accidents and funerals, to come in threes as well.

Another time people pay attention to superstitions is when they get married. During a wedding, brides must wear or carry“something old, something new, something borrowed, and something blue.”The old and borrowed things will bring luck to the person who gives them to the bride. The new and blue things will bring good fortune to the bride herself. The next time someone you know is getting married, be sure to recite this phrase.

As it would be unlucky to discuss one more superstition, we will wind things up here. Keep your fingers crossed, and stay lucky!

1.The passage is most probably entitled(命名)“       ”.

2.The underlined sentence in the second paragraph“It will also raise some eyebrows if you try it”means:       .

3.In American’s view, the number three is a(n)       number.

4.On the wedding, the bride often uses old and borrowed things so as to       .