【英语】2020届二轮复习完形填空突破专练学案20篇之二

【英语】2020届二轮复习完形填空突破专练学案20篇之二

‎2020届二轮复习 完形填空突破专练学案20篇之二 ‎ 【一】‎ For a long time Gabriel didn’t want to be involved in music at all. In his first years of high school, Gabriel would look pityingly at the music students, 1 across the campus with their heavy instrument cases,  2  at school for practice hours 3 anyone else had to be there. He swore to himself to 4 music, as he hated getting to school extra early.‎ ‎ 5 , one day, in the music class that was 6 of his school’s standard curriculum, he was playing idly(随意地) on the piano and found it 7 to pick out tunes. With a sinking feeling, he realized that he actually 8 doing it. He tried to hide his 9 pleasure from the music teacher, who had 10 over to listen. He might not have done this particularly well, 11 the teacher told Gabriel that he had a good 12 and suggested that Gabriel go into the music store-room to see if any of the instruments there 13 him. There he decided to give the cello(大提琴) a 14 . When he began practicing, he took it very  15 . But he quickly found that he loved playing this instrument, and was 16 to practicing it so that within a couple of months he was playing reasonably well. This 17 , of course, that he arrived at school early in the morning, 18 his heavy instrument case across the campus to the 19 looks of the non-musicians he had left 20 .‎ ‎1.A. travelling B. marching C. pacing D. struggling ‎2.A. rising up B. coming up C. driving up D. turning up ‎3.A. before B. after C. until D. since ‎4.A. betray B. accept C. avoid D. appreciate ‎5.A. Therefore B. However C. Thus D. Moreover ‎6.A. part B. nature C. basis D. spirit ‎7.A. complicated B. safe C. confusing D. easy ‎8.A. missed B. disliked C. enjoyed D. denied ‎9.A. transparent B. obvious C. false D. similar ‎10.A. run B. jogged C. jumped D. wandered ‎11.A. because B. but C. though D. so ‎12.A. ear B. taste C. heart D. voice ‎13.A. occurred to B. took to C. appealed to D. held to ‎14.A. change B. chance C. mission D. function ‎15.A. seriously B. proudly C. casually D. naturally ‎16.A. committed B. used C. limited D. admitted ‎17.A. proved B. showed C. stressed D. meant ‎18.A. pushing B. dragging C. lifting D. rushing ‎19.A. admiring B. pitying C. annoying D. teasing ‎20.A. over B. aside C. behind D. out ‎ 【二】‎ Alia Baker is a librarian in Iraq. Her library used to be a 1 place for all who loved books and liked to share knowledge. They 2 various matters all over the world. When ‎ the war was near, Alia was 3 that the fires of war would destroy the books, which are more 4 to her than mountains of gold. The books are in every language — new books, ancient books, 5 a book on the history of Iraq that is seven hundred years old.‎ She had asked the government for 6 to move the books to a 7 place, but they refused. So Alia took matters into her own hands. 8 , she brought books home every night, 9 her car late after work. Her friends came to  10  her when the war broke out. Anis who owned a restaurant 11 to hide some books. All through the 12 , Alia, Anis, his brothers and neighbours took the books from the library, 13 them over the seven-foot wall and 14 them in the restaurant. The books stayed hidden as the war 15 . Then nine days later, a fire burned the 16 to the ground. One day, the bombing stopped and the 17 left. But the war was not over yet. Alia knew that if the books were to be safe, they must be 18 again while the city was 19 . So she hired a truck to bring all the books to the houses of friends in the suburbs(郊区). Now Alia waited for the war to end and 20 peace and a new library. ‎1.A. meeting B. working C. personal D. religious ‎2.A. raised B. handled C. reported D. discussed ‎3.A. worried B. angry C. doubtful D. curious ‎4.A. practical B. precious C. reliable D. expensive ‎5.A. then B. still C. even D. rather ‎6.A. permission B. confirmation C. explanation D. information ‎7.A. large B. public C. distant D. safe ‎8.A. Fortunately B. Surprisingly C. Seriously D. Secretly ‎9.A. starting B. parking C. filling D. testing ‎10.A. stop B. help C. warn D. rescue ‎11.A. intended B. pretended C. happened D. agreed ‎12.A. war B. night C. building D. way ‎13.A. put B. opened C. passed D. threw ‎14.A. hid B. exchanged C. burnt D. distributed ‎15.A. approached B. erupted C. continued D. ended ‎16.A. restaurant B. library C. city D. wall ‎17.A. neighbours B. soldiers C. friends D. customers ‎18.A. sold B. read C. saved D. moved ‎19.A. occupied B. bombed C. quiet D. busy ‎20.A. dreamed of B. believed in C. cared about D. looked for ‎ 【三】‎ Hannah Taylor is a schoolgirl from Manitoba, Canada. One day, when she was five years old, she was walking with her mother in downtown Winnipeg. They saw a man 1 out of a garbage can. She asked her mother why he did that, and her mother said that the man was homeless and hungry. Hannah was very 2 . She couldn’t understand why some people had to live their lives without shelter or enough food. Hannah started to think about how she could 3 , but, of course, there is not a lot one five year old can do to solve(解决) the problem of homelessness. Later, when Hannah attended school, she saw another homeless person. It was a woman, 4 an old shopping trolley(购物车) which was piled with 5 . It seemed that everything the woman owned was in them. This made Hannah very sad, and even more 6 to do something. She had been talking to her mother about the lives of homeless people 7 〗 they first saw the homeless man. Her mother told her that if she did something to change the problem that made her sad, she wouldn’t 8 as bad. Hannah began to speak out about the homelessness in Manitoba and then in other provinces. She hoped to 9 her message of hope and awareness. She started the Ladybug Foundation, an organization aiming at getting rid of homelessness. She began to 10 "Big Bosses" lunches, where she would try to persuade local business leaders to 11 to the cause. She also organized a fundraising(募捐) drive in "Ladybug Jars" to collect everyone’s spare change during "Make Change" month. More recently, the foundation began another 12 called National Red Scarf Day — a day when people donate $20 and wear red scarves in support of Canada’s 13 and homeless. There is an emergency shelter in Winnipeg called "Hannah’s Place", something that Hannah is very 14 of. Hannah’s Place is divided into several areas, providing shelter for people when it is so cold that 15 outdoors can mean death. In the more than five years since Hannah began her activities, she has received a lot of 16 . For example, she received the 2007 BRICK Award recognizing the 17 of young people to change the world. But 18 all this, Hannah still has the 19 life of a Winnipeg schoolgirl, except that she pays regular visits to homeless people.‎ Hannah is one of many examples of young people who are making a 20 in the world. You can, too! ‎1.A. jumping B. eating C. crying D. waving ‎2.A. annoyed B. nervous C. ashamed D. upset ‎3.A. behave B. manage C. help D. work ‎4.A. pushing B. carrying C. buying D. holding ‎5.A. goods B. bottles C. foods D. bags ‎6.A. excited B. determined C. energetic D. grateful ‎7.A. since B. unless C. although D. as ‎8.A. sound B. get C. feel D. look ‎9.A. exchange B. leave C. keep D. spread ‎10.A. sell B. deliver C. host D. pack ‎11.A. contribute B. lead C. apply D. agree ‎12.A. campaign B. trip C. procedure D. trial ‎13.A. elderly B. hungry C. lonely D. sick ‎14.A. aware B. afraid C. proud D. sure ‎15.A. going B. sleeping C. travelling D. playing ‎16.A. praises B. invitations C. replies D. appointments ‎17.A. needs B. interests C. dreams D. efforts ‎18.A. for B. through C. besides D. along ‎19.A. healthy B. public C. normal D. tough ‎20.A. choice B. profit C. judgement D. difference ‎【四】‎ Larry works with Transport Drivers, Inc. One morning in 2009, Larry was 1 along 165 north after delivering to one of his 2 . Suddenly, he saw a car with its bright lights on. 3 he got closer, he found 4 vehicle upside down on the road. One more look and he noticed 5 shooting out from under the 6 vehicle. Larry pulled over, set the brake and 7 the fire extinguisher(灭火器). Two good bursts from the extinguisher and the fire was put out.‎ The man who had his bright lights on 8 and told Larry he had 9 an emergency call. They 10 heard a woman’s voice coming from the wrecked(毁坏的) vehicle. 11 the vehicle, they saw that a woman was trying to get out of the broken window. They told her to stay 12 until the emergency personnel arrived, 13 she thought the car was going to 14 . Larry told her that he had already put out the fire and she should not move 15 she injured her neck.‎ Once fire and emergency people arrived, Larry and the other man 16 and let them go to work. Then, Larry asked the 17 if he was needed or 18 to go. They let him and the other man go.One thing is 19 — Larry went above and beyond the call of duty by getting so close to the burning vehicle! His 20 most likely saved the woman’s life.‎ ‎1.A. walking B. touring C. traveling D. rushing ‎2.A. passengers B. colleagues C. employers D. customers ‎3.A. Since B. Although C. As D. If ‎4.A. each B. another C. that D. his ‎5.A. flames B. smoke C. water D. steam ‎6.A. used B. disabled C. removed D. abandoned ‎7.A. got hold of B. prepared C. took charge of D. controlled ‎8.A. came down B. came through C. came in D. came over ‎9.A. returned B. received C. made D. confirmed ‎10.A. then B. again C. finally D. even ‎11.A. Starting B. Parking C. Passing D. Approaching ‎12.A. quiet B. still C. away D. calm ‎13.A. for B. so C. and D. but ‎14.A. explode B. slip away C. fall apart D. crash ‎15.A. as if B. unless C. in case D. after ‎16.A. stepped forward B. backed off C. moved on D. set out ‎17.A. woman B. police C. man D. driver ‎18.A. forbidden B. ready C. asked D. free ‎19.A. for certain B. for consideration C. reported D. checked ‎20.A. patience B. skills C. efforts D. promises ‎ 【五】‎ When I was 13 my only purpose was to become the star on our football team. That meant ‎ 1 Miller King, who was the best 2 at our school.‎ Football season started in September and all summer long I worked out. I carried my football everywhere for 3 .‎ Just before September, Miller was struck by a car and lost his right arm. I went to see him after he came back from 4 . He looked very 5 , but he didn’t cry.‎ That season, I 6 all of Miller’s records while he 7 the home games from the bench. We went 10-1 and I was named most valuable player, 8 I often had crazy dreams in which I was to ‎ blame for Miller’s 9 .‎ One afternoon, I was crossing the field to go home and saw Miller 10 going over a fence — which wasn’t 11 to climb if you had both arms. I’m sure I was the last person in the world he wanted to accept 12 from. But even that challenge he accepted. I 13 him move slowly over the fence. When we were finally 14 on the other side, he said to me, "You know, I didn’t tell you this during the season, but you did 15 . Thank you for filling in for 16 ."‎ His words freed me from my bad 17 . I thought to myself, how even without an arm he was more of a leader. Damaged but not defeated, he was 18 ahead of me. I was right to have 19 him. From that day on, I grew 20 and a little more real.‎ ‎1.A. cheering for B. beating out C. relying on D. staying with ‎2.A. coach B. student C. teacher D. player ‎3.A. practice B. show C. comfort D. pleasure ‎4.A. school B. vacation C. hospital D. training ‎5.A. pale B. calm C. relaxed D. ashamed ‎6.A. held B. broke C. set D. tried ‎7.A. reported B. judged C. organized D. watched ‎8.A. and B. then C. but D. thus ‎9.A. decision B. mistake C. accident D. sacrifice ‎10.A. stuck B. hurt C. tired D. lost ‎11.A. steady B. hard C. fun D. fit ‎12.A. praise B. advice C. assistance D. apology ‎13.A. let B. helped C. had D. noticed ‎14.A. dropped B. ready C. trapped D. safe ‎15.A. fine B. wrong C. quickly D. normally ‎16.A. us B. yourself C. me D. them ‎17.A. memories B. ideas C. attitudes D. dreams ‎18.A. still B. also C. yet D. just ‎19.A. challenged B. cured C. invited D. admired ‎20.A. healthier B. bigger C. cleverer D. cooler ‎ 【六】‎ It was a cold January in 1925 in Nome, Alaska. The town was cut off from the rest of the world due to heavy snow.‎ On the 20th of that month, Dr. Welch 1 a sick boy, Billy, and knew he had diphtheria, a deadly infectious(传染的) disease mainly affecting children. The children of Nome would be 2 if it struck the town. Dr. Welch needed medicine as soon as possible to stop other kids from getting sick. 3 , the closest supply was over 1,000 miles away, in Anchorage.‎ How could the medicine get to Nome? The town’s 4 was already full of ice, so it couldn’t come by ship. Cars and horses couldn’t travel on the 5 roads. Jet airplanes and big trucks didn’t exist yet. 6 January 26, Billy and three other children had died. Twenty more were 7 . Nome’s town officials came up with a(n) 8 . They would have the medicine sent by 9 from Anchorage to Nenana. From there, dogsled(狗拉雪橇) drivers — known as "mushers" — would 10 it to Nome in a relay(接力).‎ The race began on January 27. The first musher, Shannon, picked up the medicine from the train at Nenana and rode all night. 11 he handed the medicine to the next musher, Shannon’s face ‎ was black from the extreme cold.‎ On January 31, a musher named Seppala had to 12 a frozen body of water called Norton Sound. It was the most 13 part of the journey. Norton Sound was covered with ice, which could sometimes break up without warning. If that happened, Seppala might fall into the icy water below. He would 14 , and so would the sick children of Nome. But Seppala made it across.‎ A huge snowstorm hit on February 1. A musher named Kaasen had to brave this storm. At one point, huge piles of snow blocked his 15 . He had to leave the trail(雪橇痕迹) to get around them. Conditions were so bad that it was impossible for him to 16 the trail again. The only hope was Balto, Kaasen’s lead dog. Balto put his nose to the ground, 17 to find the smell of other dogs that had traveled on the trail. If Balto failed, it would mean disaster for Nome. The minutes passed by. Suddenly, Balto began to 18 . He had found the trail.‎ At 5:30 am on February 2, Kaasen and his dogs 19 in Nome. Within minutes, Dr. Welch had the medicine. He quickly gave it to the sick children. All of them recovered.Nome had been 20 .‎ ‎1.A. examined B. warned C. interviewed D. cured ‎2.A. harmless B. helpless C. fearless D. careless ‎3.A. Moreover B. Therefore C. Otherwise D. However ‎4.A. airport B. station C. harbor D. border ‎5.A. narrow B. snowy C. busy D. dirty ‎6.A. From B. On C. By D. After ‎7.A. tired B. upset C. pale D. sick ‎8.A. plan B. excuse C. message D. topic ‎9.A. air B. rail C. sea D. road ‎10.A. carry B. return C. mail D. give ‎11.A. Though B. Since C. When D. If ‎12.A. enter B. move C. visit D. cross ‎13.A. shameful B. boring C. dangerous D. foolish ‎14.A. escape B. bleed C. swim D. die ‎15.A. memory B. exit C. way D. destination ‎16.A. find B. fix C. pass D. change ‎17.A. pretending B. trying C. asking D. learning ‎18.A. run B. leave C. bite D. play ‎19.A. gathered B. stayed C. camped D. arrived ‎20.A. controlled B. saved C. founded D. developed ‎【七】‎ Lainey finished third grade. She had good grades and could read 1 grade level, but she did not like to read. On a family car trip, her Aunt Dede pulled out a copy of Harry Potter, as a surprise for her 2 . But Lainey took one look at it, 3 her eyes, and said, "Borrrring!"‎ Aunt Dede, a teacher, had read the book to her students, and they loved it. 4 the youngest children in the class were 5 by the story. They 6 with great interest, and then 7 joined in grand conversations about Harry’s adventures."‎ How can you say it’s 8 ?Have you read it?"asked Aunt Dede."‎ No, it’s too long and it doesn’t have any 9 ," complained Lainey."Oh, that’s where you ‎ are 10 ;there are lots of pictures. Every page is full of pictures; you just have to read the words to 11 them. It’s like magic."‎ ‎"Nice try, Aunt Dede," Lainey replied 12 from the back seat.‎ Another 13 was in order. "Well, if you don’t want to read it, give it 14 .Maybe your mom would 15 hearing the story." The book sailed through the air to Aunt Dede and she began to read it aloud. By the end of the first chapter, 16 were coming from the back seat:"Please read a little 17 ."‎ Lainey is an example of an 18 reader.As shown here, Lainey can become 19 about reading when 20 with literature on topics that interest her, and when the people around her model involvement in the reading process.‎ ‎1.A. within B. on C. to D. above ‎2.A. daughter B. niece C. student D. friend ‎3.A. opened B. dried C. rolled D. shaded ‎4.A. Even B. Still C. Just D. Yet ‎5.A. surprised B. annoyed C. puzzled D. attracted ‎6.A. read B. told C. listened D. wrote ‎7.A. suspectedly B. anxiously C. calmly D. enthusiastically ‎8.A. amazing B. boring C. ridiculous D. humorous ‎9.A. pictures B. stories C. adventures D. conversations ‎10.A. crazy B. foolish C. wrong D. different ‎11.A. see B. match C. show D. recognize ‎12.A. sourly B. patiently C. eagerly D. shyly ‎13.A. idea B. try C. belief D. behavior ‎14.A. away B. out C. in D. back ‎15.A. enjoy B. admit C. mind D. finish ‎16.A. decisions B. requests C. comments D. promises ‎17.A. more clearly B. longer C. louder D. more carefully ‎18.A. unpleasant B. innocent C. unwilling D. independent ‎19.A. astonished B. worried C. confused D. excited ‎20.A. presented B. concerned C. disturbed D. replaced ‎ 【八】‎ The journey my daughter Cathy has had with her swimming is as long as it is beautiful.Cathy suffered some terrible 1 in her early childhood. After years of regular treatment, she 2 became healthy.‎ Two years ago, while Cathy was watching the Olympics, a dream came into her sweet little head — to be a swimmer. Last summer, she wanted to 3 our local swim team. She practiced hard and finally 4 it. The team practice, 5 , was a rough start. She coughed and choked and could hardly 6 her first few weeks. Hearing her coughing bitterly one night, I decided to 7 her from it all. But Cathy woke me up early next morning, wearing her swimsuit 8 to go! I told her she shouldn’t swim after a whole night’s coughing, but she refused to ‎ ‎ 9 and insisted she go.‎ From that day on, Cathy kept swimming and didn’t 10 a single practice. She had a 11 intention within herself to be the best she could be. My ten-year-old was growing and changing right before my eyes, into this 12 human being with a passion and a mission. There were ‎ moments of 13 of course: often she would be the last swimmer in the race. It was difficult for Cathy to accept that she wasn’t a 14 — ever. But that didn’t stop her from trying.‎ Then came the final awards ceremony at the end of the year. Cathy didn’t expect any award but was still there to 15 her friends and praise their accomplishments. As the ceremony was nearing the end, I suddenly heard the head coach 16 , "The highest honor goes to Cathy!" Looking around, he continued, "Cathy has inspired us with her 17 and enthusiasm. 18 skills and talents bring great success, the most valuable asset(财富) one can hold is the heart."‎ It was the greatest 19 of my daughter’s life. With all she had been 20 in her ten years, this was the hour of true triumph(成功).‎ ‎1.A. failure B. pressure C. loss D. illness ‎2.A. usually B. finally C. firstly D. frequently ‎3.A. improve B. train C. join D. contact ‎4.A. increased B. found C. created D. made ‎5.A. however B. therefore C. otherwise D. instead ‎6.A. use B. survive C. save D. waste ‎7.A. pull B. tell C. hide D. fire ‎8.A. afraid B. nervous C. ready D. free ‎9.A. take off B. set off C. give up D. show up ‎10.A. attend B. miss C. ban D. start ‎11.A. rich B. weak C. firm D. kind ‎12.A. trusted B. determined C. experienced D. embarrassed ‎13.A. frustration B. delight C. excitement D. surprise ‎14.A. beginner B. learner C. partner D. winner ‎15.A. cheer on B. compete with C. respond to D. run after ‎16.A. admitting B. explaining C. announcing D. whispering ‎17.A. humor B. will C. honesty D. wisdom ‎18.A. Although B. Since C. Once D. Because ‎19.A. discovery B. choice C. influence D. moment ‎20.A. through B. under C. across D. around ‎ ‎ 【九】‎ My kids and I were heading into the supermarket over the weekend. On the way, we spotted a man holding a piece of paper that said, " 1 my job. Family to Feed." ‎ At this store, a 2 like this is not normal. My 10-year-old noticed him and made a 3 on how bad it must be to have to stand 4 in the cold wind.‎ In the store, I asked each of my kids to 5 something they thought our "friend" there would 6 . They got apples, a sandwich and a bottle of juice. Then my 17-year-old suggested giving him a 7 . I thought about it. We were 8 on cash ourselves, but...well, sometimes 9 from our need instead of our abundance is 10 what we need to do! All the kids 11 something they could do away with for the week.When we handed him the bag of 12 , he lit up and thanked us with 13 eyes. ‎ When I handed him the gift card, saying he could use it for 14 his family might need, he burst into tears. ‎ This has been a wonderful 15 for our family. For days the kids have been looking for ‎ others we can 16! Things would have played out so 17 if I had simply said, "No, we really don’t have 18 to give more." Stepping out not only helped a brother in 19 , it also gave my kids the 20 taste of helping others. It’ll go a long way with them.‎ ‎1.A. Lost B. Changed C. Quit D. Finished ‎2.A. condition B. place C. sight D. show ‎3.A. suggestion B. comment C. decision D. call ‎4.A. outside B. proudly C. by D. angrily ‎5.A. draw B. say C. arrange D. pick ‎6.A. order B. supply C. appreciate D. discover ‎7.A. dollar B. job C. hot meal D. gift card ‎8.A. easy B. low C. soft D. loose ‎9.A. giving B. saving C. spending D. begging ‎10.A. yet B. even C. still D. just ‎ ‎11.A. declared B. shared C. ignored D. expected ‎12.A. toys B. medicine C. food D. clothes ‎13.A. sleepy B. watery C. curious D. sharp ‎14.A. whoever B. whatever C. whichever D. whenever ‎15.A. experience B. example C. message D. adventure ‎16.A. rely on B. respect C. learn from D. help ‎17.A. suddenly B. vividly C. differently D. perfectly ‎18.A. time B. power C. patience D. money ‎19.A. fear B. love C. need D. memory ‎20.A. strong B. sweet C. strange D. simple ‎【十】‎ It was a rainy morning and the children, mainly boys with various learning difficulties, refused to settle for the start of the lesson. As an inexperienced teacher, I tried every means to get them to be 1 , but in vain. My panic was rising and I could feel my heart beating wildly. This was the 2 of my job as a music teacher, I thought — teaching was not for me. Then I had an idea. Hoping that no one would notice that I was 3 inside, I threw my voice as far as it would reach: "Put your heads on the desks and close your 4 ! We are going on a journey." ‎ ‎5 , the children fell silent. "Now what should I do?" I thought to myself. Reaching over to my collection of CDs, I blindly 6 , put it in the machine and played it.Obediently(顺从地), my class lay their heads on their desks, closed their eyes and 7 . When the music started, the room was filled with the most beautiful tones and musical colors I could have ever imagined. All the children were 8 . When the music finished, I asked them all to raise their 9 slowly so that we could share our musical journeys.‎ At this point, when all the children were willing to share their experiences, I began to learn how to 10 . The music allowed me to learn that teaching is about sharing and respect, tears and smiles, the knowing and the 11 and, most of all, an understanding of each other. This was the power that 12 in the classroom could have.‎ ‎1.A. glad B. safe C. kind D. quiet ‎2.A. end B. aim C. rule D. plan ‎3.A. guessing B. shaking C. responding D. laughing ‎4.A. eyes B. mouths C. books D. doors ‎5.A. Punctually B. Importantly C. Amazingly D. Obviously ‎6.A. passed one on B. gave one back C. turned one in D. took one out ‎7.A. slept B. nodded C. waited D. continued ‎ ‎8.A. talking B. singing C. dancing D. listening ‎9.A. legs B. heads C. arms D. shoulders ‎10.A. teach B. imagine C. play D. understand ‎ ‎11.A. unprepared B. unspoken C. unknown D. unforgotten ‎12.A. games B. music C. tears D. knowledge ‎ 【十一】‎ Dad had a green comb. He bought it when he married Mum. Every night, he would hand me his 1 and say, "Good girl, help Daddy clean it, OK?"‎ I was 2 to do it. At age five, this dull task brought me such 3 . I would excitedly turn the tap 4 and brush the comb carefully. Satisfied that I’d done a good job, I would happily return the comb to Dad. He would 5 affectionately at me and place the comb on his wallet. ‎ Two years later, Dad started his own 6 , which wasn’t doing so well. That was when things started to 7 . Dad didn’t come home as early and as much as he used to, Mum and I became 8 with him for placing our family in trouble. With 9 , an uncomfortable silence grew between us. ‎ After my graduation, Dad’s business was getting back on track. On my 28th birthday, Dad came home 10 . As usual, I helped him carry his bags into his study. When I turned to leave, he said, "Hey, would you help me 11 my comb?" I looked at him a while, then 12 the comb and headed to the sink. ‎ It hit me then: why, as a child, 13 Dad clean his comb was such a pleasure. That routine(习惯) meant Dad was home early to 14 the evening with Mum and me. It 15 a happy and loving family. ‎ I passed the clean comb back to Dad. He smiled at me and 16 placed his comb on his wallet. But this time, I noticed something 17 . Dad had aged. He had wrinkles next to his eyes when he smiled, 18 his smile was still as 19 as before, the smile of a father who just wanted a good 20 for his family. ‎ ‎1.A. bag B. wallet C. comb D. brush ‎2.A. annoyed B. relieved C. ashamed D. pleased ‎3.A. joy B. sadness C. courage D. pain ‎4.A. out B. over C. in D. on ‎5.A. stare B. smile C. shout D. laugh ‎6.A. family B. business C. task D. journey ‎7.A. progress B. change C. improve D. form ‎8.A. satisfied B. delighted C. mad D. strict ‎9.A. time B. patience C. speed D. ease ‎10.A. occasionally B. early C. frequently D. rarely ‎11.A. sharpen B. repair C. clean D. keep ‎12.A. dropped B. took C. handed D. threw ‎13.A. watching B. letting C. helping D. hearing ‎14.A. find B. lose C. waste D. spend ‎15.A. affected B. broke C. meant D. supported ‎16.A. firmly B. hurriedly C. casually D. carefully ‎17.A. different B. exciting C. interesting D. urgent ‎18.A. for B. or C. so D. yet ‎19.A. convincing B. heartwarming C. cautious D. innocent ‎20.A. origin B. life C. reputation D. education ‎ 【十二】‎ My previous home had a stand of woods behind it and many animals in the backyard. That first year, I 1 feeding peanuts to the blue jays, then the squirrels. The squirrels had no 2 coming up right to me for them. As the months went by, the rabbits saw that I was no 3 and didn’t escape. When I threw carrot slices (薄片), they even came for a nibble (啃) . Slowly they came to 4 me, and by the end of the year they were eating out of my hand. ‎ That second year, the rabbits 5 me, and one would even sit up for slices! While I was feeding them, I 6 that a groundhog who used to run away was now taking an 7 interest in this food situation. I carefully extended a long 8 , with a keen eye on those teeth, and 9 , there were times I would have the groundhog sitting next to a rabbit, both munching (津津有味地咀嚼) on carrots. A few months later, while 10 , she would even turn her back to me. 11 when she was facing away, I reached out and 12 scratched (搔) her back with my finger. She didn’t move. ‎ By year three, the rabbits and the groundhog were back. The groundhog 13 didn’t have a problem with me scratching her back, and I got an idea. I’d always 14 , while slicing up carrots, that the end looked like a cap. 15 one day, just to see what she would do, I gently 16 one on top of the groundhog’s head. Again, not a 17 . The next time, I had my camera ready to record what you see here, one of several dozen such pictures. 18 she had a slice to eat, she never 19 the one on her head. It was a fair 20 — I got a pleasure, and she had yet another tasty treat.‎ ‎1.A. avoided B. started C. canceled D. suggested ‎2.A. business B. fun C. problem D. privilege ‎3.A. help B. cheat C. threat D. exception ‎4.A. trust B. miss C. admire D. appreciate ‎5.A. feared B. ignored C. discovered D. remembered ‎6.A. proved B. decided C. noticed D. understood ‎7.A. extreme B. increasing C. additional D. inspiring ‎8.A. squirrel B. rabbit C. peanut D. carrot ‎9.A. before long B. long ago C. over and over D. all over again ‎10.A. eating B. playing C. sitting D. sleeping ‎11.A. Next B. Once C. Soon D. Lately ‎12.A. carefully B. suddenly C. violently D. patiently ‎13.A. also B. thus C. just D. still ‎14.A. thought B. doubted C. admitted D. recognised ‎15.A. While B. Or C. So D. For ‎16.A. fixed B. placed C. hung D. kept ‎17.A. tremble B. move C. delay D. hesitation ‎18.A. Even if B. Ever since C. As far as D. So long as ‎19.A. welcomed B. required C. bothered D. expected ‎20.A. trade B. competition C. task D. affair ‎ 【十三】‎ A Welcome Gift Dario and his mother loved their new apartment. The living room was large enough for their piano. That night, the two of them 1 side by side at the piano. They played jazz music to celebrate their new home. The loud 2 filled the room and made them feel very happy. ‎ The next morning, 3 , their happiness disappeared. Someone had left a 4 under their door during the night. One of their neighbors had written to complain(抱怨) about the sound of the piano. Dario’s mother asked the building superintendent(管理员) if he knew anything about it. But he said that they were all 5 people and he couldn’t imagine any of them had done that. Later that morning, Dario suggested that they write a letter to their 6 and apologize for their playing. ‎ ‎"Maybe we could go and 7 everyone in person," his mother said.‎ ‎"What if we invited them to come here for a 8 instead?"Dario asked.They both loved the 9 . Over the next few days,they sent out invitations and prepared desserts 10 their guests. They decorated the apartment with streamers(彩带) and party lights. ‎ Finally, the day of the party 11 . Some guests brought presents. Others brought flowers. Some even brought desserts to 12 . One woman, Mrs. Gilbert, 13 Dario’s mother with a book of piano music by Chopin. ‎ ‎"I heard you playing the other night," she said. "The sounds woke me out of bed. I 14 that you might play like this every night. So I wrote a short note. I hope you don’t think I disliked the playing."‎ Dario’s mother smiled at Mrs. Gilbert. "I think maybe we 15 you an apology," she said. "I didn’t 16 how late it was when we were playing. Maybe we should play some quieter music at night."‎ ‎"You play, you play!" Mrs. Gilbert said."I like what you play! Just not so loud at night." She pointed to the book she had given them. ‎ ‎"These songs are not such 17 music.""These songs are beautiful music,"Dario’s mother said. "We will be 18 to play them in the evening."‎ ‎"And we won’t play so loud or late!"Dario said. He was already looking forward to 19 the new music. More than that, however, he was happy to see the big smile on his mother’s face. It gave him a feeling of 20 and made him feel that they were home at last.‎ ‎1.A. sat B. stood C. lay D. walked ‎2.A. voice B. ring C. music D. cry ‎3.A. therefore B. however C. otherwise D. instead ‎4.A. note B. poster C. bill D. report ‎5.A. proud B. rich C. lucky D. nice ‎6.A. neighbors B. friends C. relatives D. audiences ‎7.A. blame B. instruct C. question D. visit ‎8.A. party B. concert C. show D. play ‎9.A. experience B. idea C. performance D. action ‎10.A. to B. with C. for D. from ‎11.A. continued B. arrived C. passed D. finished ‎12.A. order B. sell C. share D. advertise ‎13.A. treated B. presented C. helped D. served ‎14.A. promised B. admitted C. agreed D. worried ‎15.A. give B. send C. offer D. owe ‎16.A. realize B. remember C. understand D. accept ‎17.A. sweet B. strange C. funny D. loud ‎18.A. brave B. sorry C. happy D. afraid ‎19.A. changing B. practicing C. recording D. writing ‎20.A. equality B. freedom C. warmth D. sympathy ‎ 【十四】‎ ‎"Daily Star,sir,"called Jason,carrying some newspapers under his arm.The little boy had been running up and down the street,but there were still twenty 1 left.His voice was almost gone and his heart was 2 .The shops would soon close, and all the people would go home.He would have to go home too, carrying the papers 3 money.He had hoped to sell more papers tonight to make more money to buy a 4 for his mother and some seeds for his bird.That was why he had bought the papers with all his money.He 5 as he thought of his failure to sell all his papers."‎ You don’t know the 6 of selling papers.You must shout,‘Hot news! Bomb bursting!’"another newsboy Chad told Jason." 7 it’s not in the paper at all," replied Jason."Just run away quickly 8 they have time to see, and you’ll 9 out and get your money,"Chad said.‎ It was a new 10 to Jason.He thought of his bird with no 11 and the cake he wanted to buy for his mother,but was 12 that he would not tell a lie.Though he was 13 a poor newsboy,he had been 14 some good things.‎ The next afternoon Jason went to the office for his papers 15 . Several boys were crowding around Chad,who declared with a 16 smile that he sold six dozen the day before.He added that Jason 17 money because he would not tell a lie.The boys 18 at Jason."You wouldn’t tell a lie yesterday,my boy?" A gentleman at the office came up and patted Jason’s shoulder 19 ."You’re just the boy I am looking for."A week later Jason started his new 20 . He lost the sale of twenty papers because he would not tell a lie,but got a well-paid job because he told the truth.‎ ‎1.A. shops B. coins C. people D. papers ‎2.A. open B. heavy C. pure D. weak ‎3.A. instead of B. in return for C. regardless of D. in exchange for ‎4.A. cup B. card C. comb D. cake ‎5.A. gave in B. broke down C. got away D. showed up ‎6.A. difficulty B. process C. goal D. secret ‎ ‎7.A. And B. But C. For D. So ‎8.A. before B. since C. though D. unless ‎9.A. call B. drop C. sell D. reach ‎10.A. edition B. idea C. policy D. task ‎11.A. bread B. insects C. seeds D. water ‎12.A. concerned B. amazed C. excited D. determined ‎13.A. still B. already C. just D. also ‎14.A. taught B. handed C. awarded D. allowed ‎15.A. at once B. by chance C. as usual D. on purpose ‎16.A. proud B. gentle C. warm D. polite ‎17.A. borrowed B. lost C. made D. saved ‎18.A. laughed B. shouted C. nodded D. stared ‎19.A. bravely B. gratefully C. fondly D. modestly ‎20.A. duty B. business C. job D. method ‎ 【十五】‎ ‎ Joe Simpson and Simon Yates were the first people to climb the West Face of the Siula Grande in the Andes mountains. They reached the top 1 , but on their way back conditions were very 2 . Joe fell and broke his leg. They both knew that if Simon 3 alone, he would probably get back 4 . But Simon decided to risk his 5 and try to lower Joe down the mountain on a rope (绳). ‎ As they 6 down, the weather got worse. Then another 7 occurred. They couldn’t see or hear each other and, 8 , Simon lowered his friend over the edge of a precipice (峭壁). It was 9 for Joe to climb back or for Simon to pull him up. Joe’s 10 was pulling Simon slowly towards the precipice. 11 , after more than an hour in the dark and the icy cold, Simon had to 12 . In tears, he cut the rope. Joe 13 into a huge crevasse (裂缝) in the ice below. He had no food or water and he was in terrible pain. He couldn’t walk, but he 14 to get out of the crevasse and started to 15 towards their camp, nearly ten kilometers 16 .‎ Simon had 17 the camp at the foot of the mountain. He thought that Joe must be 18 , but he didn’t want to leave 19. Three days later, in the middle of the night, he heard Joe’s voice. He couldn’t 20 it. Joe was there, a few meters from their tent, still alive.‎ ‎1.A. hurriedly B. carefully C. successfully D. early ‎2.A. difficult B. similar C. special D. normal ‎3.A. climbed B. worked C. rested D. continued ‎4.A. unwillingly B. safely C. slowly D. regretfully ‎5.A. fortune B. time C. health D. life ‎6.A. lay B. settled C. went D. looked ‎7.A. damage B. storm C. change D. trouble ‎8.A. by mistake B. by chance C. by choice D. by luck ‎9.A. unnecessary B. practical C. important D. impossible ‎10.A. height B. weight C. strength D. equipment ‎11.A. Finally B. Patiently C. Surely D. Quickly ‎12.A. stand back B. take a rest C. make a decision D. hold on ‎13.A. jumped B. fell C. escaped D. backed ‎14.A. managed B. planned C. waited D. hoped ‎15.A. run B. skate C. move D. march ‎16.A. around B. away C. above D. along ‎17.A. headed for B. traveled to C. left for D. returned to ‎18.A. dead B. hurt C. weak D. late ‎19.A. secretly B. tiredly C. immediately D. anxiously ‎20.A. find B. believe C. make D. accept ‎ 【十六】‎ I had worried myself sick over Simon’s mother coming to see me． I was a new 1 ， and I gave an honest account of the students’ work． In Simon’s case， the grades were awfully low．He couldn’t read his own handwriting． 2 he was a bright student．He discussed adult subjects with nearly adult comprehension． His work in no way reflected his 3 ．‎ So when Simon’s mother entered the room， my palms(手掌心)were sweating．I was completely 4 for her kisses on both my cheeks．"I came to thank you，"she said， surprising me beyond speech． 5 me， Simon had become a different person． He talked of how he 6 me， he had begun to make friends， and for the first time in his twelve years, he had 7 spent an afternoon at a friend’s house． She wanted to tell me how grateful she was for the 8 I had nurtured(培养)in her son． She kissed me again and left． ‎ ‎ I sat， stunned(惊呆)， for about half an hour， 9 what had just happened．How did I make such a life-changing difference to that boy without 10 knowing it?What I finally came to 11 was one day，several months before，when some students were 12 reports in the front of the class． Jeanne spoke 13 ， and to encourage her to raise her voice， I had said， "Speak up．Simon’s the expert on this．He is the 14 one you have to convince, and he can’t hear you in the 15 of the room．"That was it．From that day on，Simon had sat up straighter， paid more attention， 16 more， and became happy． And it was all because he 17 to be the last kid in the last row．The boy who most needed 18 was the one who took the last seat that day．‎ It taught me the most 19 lesson over the years of my teaching career，and I’m thankful that it came 20 and positively． A small kindness can indeed make a difference．‎ ‎1．A． cleaner B． reporter C． monitor D． teacher ‎ 2．A． Or B． And C． But D． So ‎ 3．A． courage B． abilities C． feelings D． dream ‎ 4．A．desperate B．responsible C．unprepared D．unsuitable ‎ ‎ 5．A．Because of B．In spite of C．Apart from D．As for ‎ 6．A．loved B．envied C．pleased D．criticized ‎ 7．A．gradually B．constantly C．recently D．obviously ‎ 8．A．self-respect B．self-doubt C．self-pity D self-defense ‎ 9.A. imagining B． observing C．wondering D．regretting ‎ 10.A. also B. even C. always D. still ‎ 11.A. expect B. remember C. believe D. accept ‎ 12.A. writing B. reviewing C. editing D. giving ‎ 13.A. quietly B. repeatedly C. quickly D. firmly ‎14.A. lucky B. lonely C. only D. likely ‎15.A. entrance B. middle C. front D. back ‎16.A. slept B. smiled C. shouted D. quarreled ‎17.A. intended B. pretended C. refused D. happened ‎18.A. change B. praise C. thanks D. visits ‎19.A. difficult B. painful C. valuable D. enjoyable ‎20.A. early B. slowly C. frequently D. occasionally ‎ 【十七】‎ It was Mother’s Day and I was shopping at the local supermarket with my five-year-old son, Tenyson. As we were 1 , we realized that only minutes earlier an 2 woman had fallen over at the entrance and hit her head on the ground. 3 was with her, but there was blood everywhere and the woman was embarrassed and clearly in shock. 4 , a lot of people stopped to help out.‎ ‎ 5 we were walking towards the scene,Tenyson became very 6 about what had ‎ happened to the elderly couple. He 7 to me, "Mom, it’s not much fun falling over in front of 8 ." Seeing that there was a flower stall(摊位)at the front of the supermarket, he added, "Why shouldn’t we 9 the lady a flower?It will make her feel better." I was 10 that he’d come up with this 11 idea.So we went over and told the flower seller 12 we wanted."Just take it," she replied. "I 13 take your money for such a wonderful 14 ." ‎ By now medical staff had arrived, and were 15 the injured woman. We gave the flower to the woman’s husband and I told him it was 16 my son. At that, the old man started crying and said, "Thank you very much." He then turned to me, "You have a 17 son. Happy Mother’s Day to you." ‎ The man bent down and gave his wife the flower, telling her who it was from. 18 being badly hurt, the old lady looked up at Tenyson with 19 in her eyes and gave him a little 20 .‎ ‎1.A. leaving B. driving C. moving D. stopping ‎ 2.A. injured B. awkward C. honest D. elderly ‎ 3.A. Her husband B. My son C. The crowd D. The seller ‎ 4.A. Specifically B. Particularly C. Interestingly D. Fortunately ‎ 5.A. If B. Since C. While D. Unless ‎ 6.A. guilty B. curious C. angry D. worried ‎ 7.A. complained B. said C. lied D. responded ‎ 8.A. no one B. someone C. everyone D. anyone ‎ 9.A. lend B. bring C. leave D. buy ‎ 10.A. amazed B. shocked C. puzzled D. concerned ‎11.A. wise B. sweet C. innocent D. crazy ‎ 12.A. which B. when C. what D. whether ‎ 13.A. must not B. can’t C. may not D. needn’t ‎ 14.A. scene B. habit C. flower D. deed ‎ 15.A. checking with B. looking after C. operating on D. praying for ‎ 16.A. from B. to C. with D. about ‎17.A. respectful B. cheerful C. successful D. wonderful ‎18.A. Out of B. Regardless of C. Thanks to D. As to ‎19.A. love B. hope C. pity D. pain ‎20.A. idea B. money C. smile D. comfort ‎ 【十八】‎ From my second grade on, there was one event I feared every year: the piano recital (独奏会). A recital 1 I had to practice a boring piece of music and perform before strangers. Each year I 2 ask my father if I could skip the recital "just this once". And each year he’d shake his head, muttering (嘀咕) 3 about building self-confidence and working towards a 4 . ‎ So it was with really great 5 that I stood in church one recent Sunday, video camera in hand, and 6 my 68-year-old father sweating in his shirt 7 rising to play the piano in his very first recital. My father had longed to play music since childhood, but his family was poor and couldn’t 8 lessons. He could have gone on regretting it, 9 too many of us do. But though he was rooted in his past, he wasn’t 10 there. When he retired three years ago, he 11 his church music director to take him as a student.‎ For a moment after my father sat down at the keyboard, he 12 stared down at his fingers. Has he forgotten the 13 ? I worried, remembering those split seconds 14 ago when my ‎ mind would go blank and my fingers would 15 . But then came the beautiful melody(旋律),from the 16 fingers that once baited(装饵于)my fishing lines. And I 17 he had been doing what music teachers always stress: 18 the music and pretend the others aren’t there."‎ I’m 19 of him for starting something new at his age," I said to my son Jeff.‎ ‎"Yeah, and doing it so 20 ," Jeff added.‎ With his first recital, my father taught me more about courage and determination than all the words he used those 30-plus years ago.‎ ‎1.A. reflected B. explained C. meant D. proved ‎2.A. would B. could C. might D. should ‎3.A. nothing B. everything C. anything D. something ‎4.A. goal B. stage C. journey D. chance ‎5.A. trouble B. satisfaction C. strength D. disappointment ‎6.A. kept B. sent C. watched D. felt ‎7.A. through B. from C. against D. before ‎8.A. miss B. afford C. select D. understand ‎9.A. as B. once C. if D. while ‎10.A. educated B. protected C. stuck D. spoilt ‎11.A. allowed B. invited C. inspired D. persuaded ‎12.A. roughly B. simply C. merrily D. curiously ‎13.A. words B. videos C. notes D. lessons ‎14.A. decades B. weeks C. hours D. moments ‎15.A. play B. freeze C. click D. adjust ‎16.A. same B. warm C. different D. dirty ‎17.A. predicted B. realized C. imagined D. insisted ‎18.A. pass over B. turn up C. bring in D. concentrate on ‎19.A. ashamed B. aware C. tired D. proud ‎20.A. casually B. anxiously C. nicely D. frequently ‎ 【十九】‎ ‎ Charlotte Whitehead was born in England in 1843, and moved to Montreal, Canada at the age of five with her family. While 1 her ill elder sister throughout the years, Charlotte discovered she had a(n) 2 in medicine. At 18 she married and 3 a family. Several years later, Charlotte said she wanted to be a 4. Her husband supported her decision. ‎ ‎ 5 , Canadian medical schools did not 6 women students at the time. Therefore, Charlotte went to the United States to study 7 at the Women’s Medical College in Philadelphia. It took her five years to 8 her medical degree.‎ Upon graduation, Charlotte 9 to Montreal and set up a private 10. Three years later, she moved to Winnipeg, Manitoba, and there she was once again a 11 doctor. Many of her patients were from the nearby timber and railway camps. Charlotte 12 herself operating on damaged limbs and setting 13 bones, in addition to delivering all the babies in the area.‎ But Charlotte had been practising without a licence. She had 14 a doctor’s licence in both Montreal and Winnipeg, but was 15 . The Manitoba College of Physicians and Surgeons, an all-male board, wanted her to 16 her studies at a Canadian medical college! Charlotte refused to 17 her patients to spend time studying what she already knew. So in 1887, she appealed to the Manitoba Legislature to 18 a licence to her but they, too, refused. Charlotte 19 to ‎ practise without a licence until 1912. She died four years later at the age of 73.‎ In 1993, 77 years after her 20 , a medical licence was issued to Charlotte. This decision was made by the Manitoba Legislature to honor "this courageous and pioneering woman".‎ ‎1.A. raising B. teaching C. nursing D. missing ‎2.A. habit B. interest C. opinion D. voice ‎3.A. invented B. selected C. offered D. started ‎4.A. doctor B. musician C. lawyer D. physicist ‎5.A. Besides B. Unfortunately C. Otherwise D. Eventually ‎6.A. hire B. entertain C. trust D. accept ‎7.A. history B. physics C. medicine D. law ‎8.A. improve B. save C. design D. earn ‎9.A. returned B. escaped C. spread D. wandered ‎10.A. school B. museum C. clinic D. lab ‎11.A. busy B. wealthy C. greedy D. lucky ‎12.A. helped B. found C. troubled D. imagined ‎13.A. harmful B. tired C. broken D. weak ‎14.A. put away B. taken over C. turned in D. applied for ‎ ‎15.A. punished B. refused C. blamed D. fired ‎16.A. display B. change C. preview D. complete ‎17.A. leave B. charge C. test D. cure ‎18.A. sell B. donate C. issue D. show ‎19.A. continued B. promised C. pretended D. dreamed ‎20.A. birth B. death C. wedding D. graduation ‎ 【二十】‎ Michael Greenberg is a very popular New Yorker. He is not famous in sports or the arts.But people in the streets 1 him, especially those who are 2 .‎ For those people, he is "Gloves" Greenberg. How did he get that 3 ? He looks like any other businessman, wearing a suit and carrying a briefcase (公文箱）. But he’s 4 . His briefcase always has some gloves. ‎ In winter, Mr. Greenberg does not 5 like other New Yorkers, who look at the sidewalk and 6 the street. He looks around at 7 . He stops when he 8 someone with no gloves. He gives them a pair and then he 9 , looking for more people with cold 10 . ‎ On winter days, Mr. Greenberg 11 gloves. During the rest of the year, he 12 gloves. People who have heard about him 13 him gloves, and he has many in his apartment. ‎ ‎ Mr. Greenberg 14 doing this 21 years ago. Now, many poor New Yorkers know him and 15 his behavior. But people who don’t know him are sometimes 16 him.They don’t realize that he just wants to make them 17 . ‎ ‎ It runs in the 18 . Michael’s father always helped the poor as he believed it made everyone happier. Michael Greenberg feels the 19 . A pair of gloves may be a 20 thing, but it can make a big difference in winter.‎ ‎1.A. know about B. learn from C. cheer for D. look after ‎2.A. old B. busy C. kind D. poor ‎3.A. job B. name C. chance D. message ‎4.A. calm B. different C. crazy D. curious ‎5.A. act B. sound C. feel D. dress ‎6.A. cross over B. drive along C. hurry down D. keep off ‎7.A. cars B. people C. street numbers D. traffic lights ‎8.A. helps B. chooses C. greets D. sees ‎9.A. holds up B. hangs out C. moves on D. turns around ‎10.A. hands B. ears C. faces D. eyes ‎11.A. searches for B. stores up C. gives away D. puts on ‎12.A. borrows B. sells C. returns D. buys ‎13.A. call B. send C. lend D. show ‎14.A. delayed B. remembered C. began D. enjoyed ‎15.A. understand B. dislike C. study D. excuse ‎16.A. sorry for B. satisfied with C. proud of D. surprised by ‎17.A. smart B. rich C. special D. happy ‎18.A. city B. family C. neighborhood D. company ‎19.A. honor B. pain C. same D. cold ‎20.A. small B. useful C. delightful D. comforting 答案及解析 ‎ ‎ 【一】‎ 最初盖布瑞尔讨厌学习音乐，后来在老师的引导下步入了音乐殿堂，爱上了音乐。 ‎【段意梳理】 ‎ 第一段：很长一段时间以来，盖布瑞尔厌恶学习音乐。 第二段：音乐老师把盖布瑞尔带进了音乐殿堂。 第三段：盖布瑞尔过上了他曾经不愿意过的学音乐的学生的生活。 ‎1.D根据句中的"heavy instrument cases"可知选择struggling, 表示"艰难地行进"。 ‎2.D 根据最后一段中的"arrived"可知，他们到校练习音乐，选择turn up"出现，到达"。‎ ‎3.A 根据本段最后一句中的"extra early"可知,他们到校比其他任何人都早，因此选择before。‎ ‎4.C 他发誓要避开音乐，因为他不喜欢很早到校，因此选择avoid。 ‎5.B 根据第二段的内容可知，本句话与上文有转折关系，因此选择However。 ‎6.A 音乐课是学校标准课程的一部分，因此选择part。 ‎7.D 由下文可知，他有音乐天赋，因此在随意地弹着钢琴时，他发现（慢慢）弹奏乐曲是容易的。故答案为D。 ‎8.C 根据下一句中的"pleasure"可知，他意识到事实上他喜欢弹钢琴。因此选择enjoyed。 ‎9.B 他试图不让音乐老师看到他那种明显的快乐。obvious符合句意。 ‎10.D 音乐老师已经踱步到了他的面前来听他弹奏。wander"徘徊，闲逛，漫步",符合句意。 ‎11.A 他尽力隐藏对音乐的好感，不想让音乐老师知道。他可能并没有隐藏得很好，因为老师告诉他他的（音乐）能力很强。故选because。 ‎12.A 参见上题解析。ear在此表示"(学习音乐，模仿声音等的)能力"。 ‎13.C 老师建议他去乐器室看看是否有吸引他的乐器，appeal to "吸引"，符合句意。 ‎14.B 上文提及他弹钢琴，而这里指他决定给大提琴一个机会，即试一试大提琴，因此选择chance。 ‎15.C 他开始练习拉大提琴时很随意，因此选择casually"随意地"。 ‎16.A be committed to doing sth."尽心尽力做某事"，符合句意。‎ ‎17.D 根据第一段可知，学习音乐当然就意味着他每天早上很早到校。mean"意味着"，符合句意。 ‎18.B 根据句中的"heavy"可知选择dragging, 表示"拖"。 ‎19.B 根据文章第一段中的"pityingly"可知选择pitying, pitying表示"同情的，怜悯的"。 ‎20.C 由文章第一段可知他也曾经有过这样的表情，而现在他不再有这样的表情了，因此选择behind，leave...behind表示"把……抛在后面"。 ‎ 【二】‎ 本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了在战火中，Alia Baker和身边的人勇敢地保护书籍的故事。【段意梳理】‎ ‎ 第一段：Alia Baker工作的图书馆拥有众多宝贵的书籍，但面临着被战火摧毁的危险。 第二段：Alia Baker和身边的人在战争期间不顾自我安危，保护珍贵的书籍。 ‎ 第三段：Alia Baker再次转移书籍，并期待和平的到来和图书馆的重建。‎ ‎【核心词汇】 various a. 各种各样的 precious a. 珍贵的  ‎ burn...to the ground 把……烧成灰烬，把……全部焚毁 ‎ ‎1.A [ZK(#]根据下文可知，爱书人士经常到Alia的图书馆看书，分享知识，对于这些人来说，该图书馆是一个聚会处，故选meeting。 ‎2.D 结合语境可知，他们在这里讨论全世界各种各样的事情，故选discussed，表示"讨论,议论"。 ‎3.A 根据上文提到的战争即将来临，以及下文提到的Alia和身边的人保护图书馆书籍的内容可知，此处指Alia很担心书籍在战火中被毁掉，故选worried。 ‎4.B 根据语境及下文的"mountains of gold"可知，Alia认为这些书比金山还要珍贵，故选precious，表示"珍贵的"。‎ ‎5.C 空处上下文在语义上表示递进，指甚至(even)还有700年前的有关伊拉克历史的书籍。‎ ‎6.A 根据语境可知，她希望得到政府允许把书搬到安全的(safe)地方,但他们拒绝了。ask sb. for permission表示"请求……的许可"，符合语境。 ‎7.D 参见上题解析。 ‎8.D 根据语境可知，每晚很晚下班后，Alia偷偷地把书带回家。secretly"秘密地，偷偷地"符合语境。 ‎9.C 根据上下文语境及下文的"her car"可知，Alia把书装到她的汽车里运回家。fill表示"装满"。 ‎10.B 根据下文的内容可知，战争爆发后，她的朋友们也赶来帮助(help)她。 ‎11.D 根据下文可知，Anis答应把一些书藏在自己的餐馆里，agree to do...表示"同意做……"。 ‎12.B 根据语境可知，他们整晚都在从图书馆里搬书，这也照应了上文中的"every night"。 ‎13.C 根据上下文可知，他们要把书递过7英尺的高墙，并把它们藏在餐馆里。pass表示"传递"。 ‎14.A 参见上题解析。hide表示"隐藏"。下文的hidden亦是提示。 ‎15.C 根据语境及上文中的"the war broke out"可知， 战争还在继续（continued）。 ‎16.B 根据语境及下文中的"a new library"可知，图书馆被全部焚毁了，故选library。 ‎17.B 一天，轰炸停止了，士兵们也离开了，所以选soldiers。 ‎18.D 根据下文可知，Alia知道，要想这些书安全，他们必须在城市安静的时候把这些书再转移(moved)出去。 ‎19.C 参见上题解析。quiet表示"安静的"。 ‎20.A 根据语境可知，Alia等待着战争的结束，梦想着(拥有)和平和一个新图书馆。dream of表示"梦想，期盼"。‎ ‎ 【三】‎ ‎ 这是一篇记叙文。心地善良的Hannah在两次目睹忍受饥饿、无家可归的人的悲惨生活后，竭尽所能地给予他们帮助。女孩的善举感染了很多人。 ‎【段意梳理】 第一段：Hannah目睹有人在垃圾中觅食。 第二段:Hannah目睹推着购物车无家可归的女士，决心帮助这类人。 第三段：Hannah开始呼吁人们关注无家可归的人。 第四段：介绍Hannah’s Place和Hannah得到的认可。 第五段：Hannah的影响。 ‎【核心词汇】 upset adj.心烦意乱的，烦恼的 determined adj.坚定的，坚决的 contribute to 为……作出贡献 fundraising n.募捐 shelter n.避难所，栖身之地 campaign n.运动，宣传活动 make a difference有作用，有影响 ‎ ‎1.B根据下文中的"her mother said that the man was homeless and hungry"可知，那个人从垃圾中寻找食物吃。‎ ‎2.D 根据上文可知，Hannah看到有人在垃圾中寻找食物吃,又根据下文她的反应可知，她很难过，故选D。 ‎3.C 根据后半句中的"there is not a lot one five-year-old can do to solve (解决) the problem of homelessness"可知，Hannah想伸出援助之手。help"帮助"。 ‎4.A 根据语境可知，此处表示一位无家可归的女人推着购物车。push"推动"。‎ ‎5.D 文中讲，一位无家可归的女人推着购物车，购物车中堆满了包裹，似乎女人的一切都在这些包裹里。根据语境可知，此处用bags。 ‎6.B 看到这些无家可归、缺少食物的人，Hannah决心要帮助他们。determined adj. "坚定的，坚决的"。 ‎7.A 自从Hannah与母亲第一次遇到无家可归的人以来，她一直与母亲谈论着无家可归的人的生活状况。根据语境可知，空处用since引导时间状语从句。 ‎8.C Hannah的母亲告诉她，如果她做一些事来改变这个问题，那她就不会感觉这么难过了。根据语境可知，空处用动词feel。 ‎9.D 根据上文的"Hannah began to speak out about the homelessness in Manitoba and then in other provinces"可知，Hannah想传播希望，提高人们的意识，从而呼吁人们关注无家可归的人。spread "传播"。 ‎10.C Hannah开始举办"大老板"午餐，她将试图说服当地商界领袖为帮助无家可归和饥饿的人作贡献。host"主持，作为主人招待"。 ‎11.A 参见上题解析。contribute to"捐献，为……作出贡献"。‎ ‎12.A 根据文中的"people donate ＄20 and wear red scarves" 可知，此处表示一种活动。campaign "(为取得某种结果而进行的政治、商业或社会性的)运动，活动"。 ‎13.B 根据第一段中的"She asked her mother why he did that, and her mother said that the man was homeless and hungry"可知，此处应用形容词hungry。 ‎14.C 根据下文可知，Hannah’s Place给人们提供躲避严寒的地方，这使她感到骄傲(proud)。‎ ‎15.B 文中讲，在严寒时睡(sleeping)在户外意味着死亡。 ‎16.A 由下文的"For example, she received the 2007 BRICK Award"可知，别人给予Hannah很多肯定和表扬。praise"赞扬，称赞"。 ‎17.D 2007 BRICK Award这个奖项认可像Hannah一样的年轻人为改变世界而作出的努力。effort"努力"。 ‎18.B 此处指"但在她做所有这些事的过程中"，故用through。 ‎19.C Hannah仍然过着普通校园女生的生活，只是常常去探望无家可归的人。normal "正常的"。 ‎20.D Hannah是一个通过努力改变世界的年轻人。make a difference"有作用，有影响"。 ‎【四】‎ 文章讲述了Larry用自己的努力挽救了一个女人的生命的英勇事迹。‎ ‎1.C由文章的标题A Heroic Driver及上下文可知，Larry正沿着165公路往北行驶（traveling）着。‎ ‎2.D根据前面的"Larry works with Transport Drivers, Inc"可知，此处表示他将货物运送给一个顾客（customers）后。‎ ‎3.C根据语境可知，此处填As表示当他离得更近一些的时候，符合语境要求。‎ ‎4.B此处的车与前一句的亮着灯的车并不是同一辆车，故此处指另一辆车，填another。‎ ‎5.A由后面的"the fire extinguisher(灭火器)"和the fire可以判断，此处该填flames"火苗"。‎ ‎6.B根据第二段中的"the wrecked(毁坏的) vehicle"可知，此处该填disabled。disable可表示"使无效，使不能运转"，此处为过去分词作定语，表示被毁的车。‎ ‎7.ALarry把车停在路边，拉好手刹，拿出了灭火器。get hold of意为"找到所需要的东西"，与语境吻合；take charge of是"负责，掌管"的意思，显然不符合语境要求。‎ ‎8.D车灯一直亮着的车的车主走了过来（came over）。come down"下降，降低，被拆毁"；come through"经历……而活着，安然度过"；come in"进入，卷入"。‎ ‎9.Cmake a call是固定搭配，意为"打电话"。此处表示那个男子告诉Larry他已经拨打了急救电话。‎ ‎10.A就在那时（then），他们听到从被毁坏的车里传来一个女人的声音。‎ ‎11.D靠近（Approaching）车，他们看到一个女人正试图从碎了的车窗里爬出来。‎ ‎12.B根据下文的"she should not move"可知，此处表示他们告诉她要保持不动（still）的状态，直到救护人员到达。quiet"安静的"；away"不在，离开"；calm"镇静的"。‎ ‎13.D根据语境可知，此处存在转折关系。故填but。‎ ‎14.A根据后面的"Larry told her that he had already put out the fire and she should not move"的安慰语言以及常识可知，此处表示但是她认为车子即将要爆炸（explode）了。‎ ‎15.C此处表示Larry叫她不要动，以免（in case）伤到脖子。‎ ‎16.B由后面的"let them go to work"可知，当消防人员和救护人员到了后，Larry和另一个男子便往后退（backed off），方便他们施救。‎ ‎17.B发生了交通事故，警察应该到场，且下文"They let him and the other man go"中的"They"指代本空，故只能选B项。‎ ‎18.DLarry问警察他需要留下来还是可以自由（free）离开。‎ ‎19.A有一件事情是可以肯定的（for certain）。‎ ‎20.C他的努力（efforts）在极大程度上挽救了那个女人的生命。‎ ‎ 【五】‎ 文章讲述了作者通过刻苦训练，最终实现了成为学校足球队的明星球员的目标。‎ ‎1.B文章首句 "When I was 13 my only purpose was to become the star on our football team" 提到，我13岁时唯一的目标就是成为学校足球队的明星。结合下文的"Miller King, who was the best"可推断出Miller King是我们学校最出色的足球运动员(player)，而实现我的目标就意味着打败(beating out）他。‎ ‎2.D参见上题解析。‎ ‎3.A根据上文的"all summer long I worked out"可知，此处表示我到哪里都带着足球练习。‎ ‎4.C根据本段中的"Miller was struck by a car and lost his right arm"可以推断出，我在Miller出院后去看了他。C项符合语境。‎ ‎5.AMiller出了车祸失去了右臂，根据常识可知，这里指Miller出院后脸色苍白（pale），却没有哭。‎ ‎6.B根据下文的"I was named most valuable player"可知，我被提名为最有价值球员，故可推断出我打破(broke)了Miller的所有纪录。‎ ‎7.DMiller出车祸后不能再像往常一样踢球，因此只能坐在运动员休息区看(watched)主场比赛。‎ ‎8.C空前的"I was named most valuable player"与空后的"I often had crazy dreams in which I was to blame "语义间存在转折关系，故用but。‎ ‎9.C此处指我经常做一些疯狂的梦。在梦中，我是Miller车祸的肇事者。根据上文可知Miller出了车祸，故这里选accident。‎ ‎10.AMiller由于失去了右臂，因此独自一人很难翻越围栏。 stuck在此作形容词，表状态，指Miller无法翻越围栏, 被卡住了动不了。‎ ‎11.B通过本句话即可判断出答案，要是双臂健全，翻越这个围栏并不困难。‎ ‎12.C我一直梦想打败Miller，就在九月前Miller出了车祸，只能坐在休息区看比赛无法上场，而我却在场上破了他所有纪录还被提名MVP，所以我肯定他最不想接受我的帮助。assistance符合语境。‎ ‎13.B根据上文可知Miller接受了我的帮助，故这里指我帮助（helped）他慢慢翻越围栏。‎ ‎14.D在我的帮助下，我们最终安全地翻越了围栏。‎ ‎15.AMiller说我本赛季踢得不错，故选择fine。‎ ‎16.C这里指Miller感谢我临时取代（fill in for）他参加比赛，故C项符合语境。‎ ‎17.D这里指Miller感谢我的话让我从先前的噩梦中解脱出来。‎ ‎18.AMiller身残志坚，他仍然领先于我。‎ ‎19.D与文章首段呼应，表示我对Miller的钦佩和仰慕是正确的。‎ ‎20.B从那天起，我不断地成长，越加真实。‎ ‎ 【六】‎ Nome小镇里的孩子们感染了白喉病。为了挽救孩子们，一些勇士们展开了雪橇接力赛，冒着危险，日夜兼程地把药品安全运到小镇上，孩子们最终得救了。‎ ‎1.A根据下文中的"and knew he had diphtheria"可知，应填examine"检查（身体）"，表示Dr.Welch给一个生病的男孩做了检查。‎ ‎2.B上文说这种病主要传染给孩子，下文说如果这种病袭击这个镇子，因此根据语境，应选B，表示如果发生这种情况的话，那么这里的孩子们就会很无助了。helpless表示"无助的，无能为力的"。‎ ‎3.D上下文语境表示转折含义，因此选D，表示"然而，可是"，指可是，最近的供应物也远在一千多英里之外。‎ ‎4.C下文说用船只送药的方法不可行，因此这里选C，指这个小镇中船只进出的港口已经被冰覆盖。harbor"港口"。‎ ‎5.B根据语境和上文的"full of ice"可知，这里说的是汽车和马不能在被雪覆盖的道路上行进，因此选B表示"被雪覆盖的"。‎ ‎6.C根据下文的"had died"可知，此处表示在1月26日之前，Billy和其他三个孩子已经死去了。故用by表示"在……之前，到……为止"。‎ ‎7.D这里表示还有20个孩子染病了，因此选D表示"生病的"。‎ ‎8.A根据语境可知，此处指小镇的政府官员提出了一个解决方案，因此选A表示"计划，方案"。‎ ‎9.B前面提到道路积雪，港口冰冻，且当时还没有喷气式飞机，因此可排除A、C、D三项，应选B。下文的"from the train at Nenana"亦是提示。‎ ‎10.A根据语境，这里应用carry表示"运送"，描述狗拉雪橇运送药品到目的地的动作。‎ ‎11.C根据句意，此处应用When引导时间状语从句，指当第一个赶狗拉雪橇的人把药品交给下一个赶狗拉雪橇的人的时候，他的脸由于极度的寒冷被冻得发黑。‎ ‎12.D根据下文中"a frozen body of water"可知应选D表示"穿过，穿越"，指Seppala必须要穿过一片结了冰的水域。‎ ‎13.C下文的"Norton Sound was covered with ice...of Nome"描述了这片水域的危险，因此选C表示"危险的"。‎ ‎14.D此处表示如果他掉进了下面的冰水里，他会死掉，镇上那些患病的孩子也会因为没有药品而死去。结合语境判断选D。‎ ‎15.C结合上文的"huge piles of snow blocked"和下文的"He had to leave...get around them"可判断应选C，表示大堆的雪把他的道路阻断了。‎ ‎16.A根据上文的"leave the trail（雪橇痕迹）"可知，这里选A表示"找到"，指环境是如此糟糕以至于再次找到雪橇痕迹对他来说是不可能的。‎ ‎17.B根据语境，这里用try to do表示"试图做某事"，指Balto试图嗅出其他的狗的气味。‎ ‎18.A根据下文的"He had found the trail"可知，此处指Balto找到了雪橇痕迹，于是开始奔跑。故选A。‎ ‎19.D根据上下文可知，这里说的是Kaasen和他的狗到达了Nome，因此选D,表示"到达"。‎ ‎20.B根据倒数第二段的内容可知，最终药品被安全送到了Nome，疾病也得到了控制，孩子们恢复了健康，故此处指这个小镇得救了。因此选B，表示"挽救"。 ‎ ‎ 【七】‎ Lainey有较高的阅读能力，但是她不喜欢阅读，她就是一个典型的不喜欢阅读的孩子。但是如果阅读的话题够吸引人，并且周围的人能做榜样参与到阅读过程中，Lainey这样的孩子还是会喜欢上阅读的。‎ ‎1.D根据句中的"She had good grades"以及"but she did not like to read"可知，Lainey的阅读能力已经超过三年级的水平了，但问题是她不愿意阅读。根据语境可知，此处用介词above，意为"（能力、水平等）高于，胜过"。‎ ‎2.B根据该句中的关键信息"her Aunt Dede"可知，空格处用niece，意为"外甥女，侄女"。‎ ‎3.Croll one’s eyes意为"翻白眼"，该短语符合语境，因为Lainey不喜欢阅读。‎ ‎4.A文中讲到Dede阿姨是一位老师。她曾经给班上的学生读过哈利·波特的故事，大家都很喜欢。甚至班上最小的孩子也深深地被故事情节所吸引（attracted）。根据语境可知，空格处用Even，表示"甚至"。‎ ‎5.D参见上题解析。attract意为"吸引"，符合语境。surprise"使感到惊奇"，annoy"使烦恼"，puzzle"使困惑"，都不符合语境。‎ ‎6.C根据上文的"had read the book to her students"可知，此处表示孩子们都饶有兴趣地听故事。故空格处用listened。 ‎ ‎7.D孩子们喜欢哈利·波特的故事，所以他们满腔热情地参与讨论。enthusiastically"满腔热情地，热烈地"符合语境。suspectedly"怀疑地"，anxiously"焦虑地"，calmly"沉着地"，都不符合语境。‎ ‎8.BLainey对哈利·波特的故事不感兴趣，且第一段中Lainey说的"Borrrring"也是提示，所以此处用形容词boring。‎ ‎9.A下文中的"there are lots of pictures"暗示此处用名词pictures。‎ ‎10.C结合上文内容可知，Dede阿姨说Lainey错了，《哈利·波特》中有插图。所以此处用形容词wrong。‎ ‎11.ADede阿姨说《哈利·波特》中的每一页都有很多的画面，你只需要阅读文字来想象它们。空格后的"It’s like magic"也暗示答案。see在此处意为"想象"。‎ ‎12.A"想得美，Dede阿姨"， Lainey没好气地回答说。 sourly"闷闷不乐地，没好气地"，符合语境。patiently"耐心地"，eagerly"急切地"，shyly"羞怯地，胆怯地"，不符合语境。‎ ‎13.B上文中的"Nice try"暗示了答案，此处表示Dede阿姨准备好了再次尝试激发Lainey对阅读的兴趣。‎ ‎14.DDede阿姨说如果Lainey不喜欢看《哈利·波特》就还给她，也许Lainey的母亲喜欢听故事。give back"归还，送回"，符合语境。‎ ‎15.A参见上题解析。enjoy doing"喜欢做某事"。 ‎ ‎16.B下文中"Please read a little..."是请求。request"请求"，符合语境。decision"决定"，comment"评论"，promise"承诺"，不符合语境。‎ ‎17.CLainey要求读大声些。语境表明此处用louder。‎ ‎18.C上文说Lainey不喜欢阅读，所以此处用unwilling，意为"不情愿的"。 unpleasant"使人不愉快的"，innocent"无辜的"，independent"独立的", 不符合语境。‎ ‎19.D结合语境可知，如果Lainey对故事的话题感兴趣，阅读还是可以令她感到兴奋的。be excited about"对……感到兴奋，因……而激动"，符合语境。‎ ‎20.A此处表示把Lainey感兴趣的文学作品提供给她时，她会去阅读，而且会很激动。present意为"提供，呈现"。concern"涉及，关系到"，disturb"打扰"，replace"代替"，不符合语境。‎ ‎ 【八】‎ 小时候身患重病，经过多年的治疗后最终康复的作者的女儿下决心成为一名游泳健将，艰苦的训练和不尽如人意的成绩并没有使她退缩，最终她的意志力以及热情使她获得了最高的荣誉。‎ ‎1.D根据下句话"After years of regular treatment, she 2 became healthy"可知，Cathy小时候身患重病(illness)。‎ ‎2.B根据前半句"After years of regular treatment"可推知，Cathy最终(finally)康复了。‎ ‎3.C根据空后的"our local swim team"可知，此处表示她想加入我们当地的游泳队，故应用join表示"加入"。‎ ‎4.D根据下文的内容可知，此处指女儿最终成功地加入了游泳队。make it表示"获得成功"，为固定用法。‎ ‎5.A前句讲到作者的女儿最终成功加入了游泳队，后文则提及游泳练习很艰苦，前后句之间为转折关系，故应用however"然而"。therefore"因此"；otherwise"否则"；instead"代替"。‎ ‎6.B根据上文可知，此处指作者的女儿在刚加入游泳队的前几周里几乎不能挺过来(survive)。‎ ‎7.A根据上下文的语境可知，此处指听到女儿咳嗽得厉害，作者决定把女儿从游泳队里拉(pull)出来，即作者不想让女儿继续参加游泳队的训练了。‎ ‎8.C根据上文的"wearing her swimsuit"可知，作者的女儿穿着泳装做好去游泳的准备了。(be) ready to do sth."准备好做某事"。‎ ‎9.C根据上文的"I told her...but she refused to"和下文的"and insisted she go"可知，此处应用give up，表示作者的女儿拒绝放弃游泳。‎ ‎10.B根据上文的"kept swimming"可知，此处指作者的女儿没有错过(miss)一次训练。attend"参加"；ban"禁止"；start"开始"。‎ ‎11.C根据上文的内容可知，此处指作者的女儿内心有一个成为最好的自己的坚定的(firm)目标。rich"丰富的"；weak"虚弱的";kind"善良的"。‎ ‎12.B根据上文，尤其是第四段的首句可知，作者的女儿的意志力很坚定。determined"意志坚定的"符合语境。trusted"受信任的"；experienced"有经验的"；embarrassed"窘迫的"。‎ ‎13.A由下文的"often she would be the last swimmer in the race"可推知，作者的女儿的游泳之路不是一帆风顺的，经常会有沮丧(frustration)的时刻。‎ ‎14.D根据上文可知，此处指作者的女儿虽然经常是最后一名，但要她接受自己不曾成为获胜者(winner)是很困难的。‎ ‎15.A根据下文的"praise their accomplishments"可知，此处指在决赛颁奖仪式上，虽然作者的女儿不指望自己获得任何奖项，但她仍然待在那儿为朋友们加油(cheer on)。compete with"和某人竞争"；respond to"对……作出回应"；run after"追赶"。‎ ‎16.C根据语境可知，主教练是在宣布获奖名单，故应选announce"宣布，宣告"。‎ ‎17.B本篇文章以Cathy的决心和毅力为主线引领全文，故应用will"意志力",指Cathy用她的意志力和热情激励着我们。‎ ‎18.A尽管技巧和天赋能带来巨大的成功，然而一个人拥有的最有价值的财富是内心。本句前后两部分为让步关系，故应填Although。‎ ‎19.D此处指这是作者女儿生命中最重要的时刻，故应用moment。下文中的"the hour"也是提示。‎ ‎20.A十年来她所经历的一切中，这是她真正成功的时刻。through"经过（全部的过程或经历）"，符合语境。‎ ‎【九】‎ 本文讲述了作者在带着孩子们去超市购物的过程中，一家人主动帮助一个乞讨的失业者的经历。‎ ‎1.A根据上下文内容及选项可知，这个人应该是失业了。lose one’s job"失业"，符合语境。‎ ‎2.C在这家商店（外面）这样的情景并不常见。sight"看见的事物，情景"，符合语境。‎ ‎3.B结合语境及选项可知，这里应该指作者10岁的孩子注意到这个在寒风中乞讨的人后作出了评论。make a comment on"对……作出评论"。‎ ‎4.A根据第一段中的"On the way, we spotted a man holding a piece of paper"及空后的"in the cold wind"可知，这个人应该是不得不站在外面的寒风中乞讨，因此本空填outside"在外面"。‎ ‎5.D由语境可知，一进商店，作者让孩子们为那个乞讨者挑选（pick）他可能需要的物品。‎ ‎6.C这里指这个乞讨者会需要的东西。appreciate"欢迎"，符合语境。‎ ‎7.D根据第四段中的"When I handed him the gift card, saying he could use it"可知，作者17岁的孩子提议送给乞讨者一张礼品卡（gift card）。‎ ‎8.B由下文中的"but...well, sometimes 9 from our need instead of our abundance...to do"可知，作者自己家的钱也不多。low"不足的"，符合语境。‎ ‎9.A由上下文语境可知，这里指从我们的需求中（拿出一些）赠给别人正是我们需要做的事情。give"赠送"，符合语境。‎ ‎10.D参见上题解析。just"正好，恰好"，符合语境。‎ ‎11.A由上文可知，作者让孩子们为帮助他人做出牺牲，所以孩子们都宣布（declared）这周他们可以不要哪些东西，这样他们可以省下钱为乞讨者买东西。‎ ‎12.C根据第三段的第二句"They got apples, a sandwich and a bottle of juice."可知，他们给这个乞讨者购买了一袋食物。‎ ‎13.B收到我们送给他的食物，他感动得热泪盈眶。watery表示"泪汪汪的"，符合语境。　‎ ‎14.B作者送给他一张礼品卡，这样他和家人就可以用卡来买他们可能需要的任何东西。whatever"任何事物"，符合语境。‎ ‎15.A这次在超市的爱心行动是我们家一次愉快的经历（experience）。‎ ‎16.D连续几天，孩子们都在找其他我们可以帮助（help）的人！‎ ‎17.C根据下文引号里的内容可知，如果作者那天拒绝为失业者买礼品卡，事情会以不同的方式结束。differently"不同地"，符合语境。‎ ‎18.D这里表示：不行，我们真没有钱（money）给（他）了。‎ ‎19.C这里表示这次爱心行动不仅帮助了一位处在困境中的兄弟，也让作者的孩子们尝到了帮助他人的甜头。in need"在危难之中，在困难时"，符合语境。‎ ‎20.B参见上题解析。‎ ‎ 【十】‎ 改变教学方式，"失控"课堂即可变成"乐学"课堂。‎ ‎1.D由第二段第一句中的"the children fell silent"可知，"我"努力让学生安静下来，但不起作用。故选D。‎ ‎2.A由下文的"teaching was not for me"（教学不适合我）可知，此时，作者觉得音乐老师这一工作到头了。故选A。‎ ‎3.B由上文的"My panic was rising...wildly"可知，作者不希望有人注意到自己内心的颤抖，即害怕和紧张。故选B。‎ ‎4.A根据第三段第一句中的"...closed their eyes"可知答案选A。‎ ‎5.C原先作者想尽了办法让学生安静下来都没成功，但当作者说完"Put your heads on the desks and close your 4! We are going on a journey"后学生安静下来了，这真让作者感到惊讶。故选C。‎ ‎6.D"我"把手伸向"我"的唱片集，随意拿出了一张，把它放在唱片机上播放。故选D。‎ ‎7.C学生们趴在课桌上，闭着眼睛，等待（waited）着播放音乐。‎ ‎8.D根据前一句的"When the music started"可知，此处指所有学生都在听着音乐。故选D。‎ ‎9.B由前文的"Put your heads on the desks"和"lay their heads on their desks"可知，此空应选B。‎ ‎10.A由第一段的"teaching was not for me"以及下文的"The music allowed me to learn that teaching is about sharing and respect..."可知，作者开始学会了怎样教学（teach）。‎ ‎11.C由"tears and smiles"是一对表示对立的意义的词可知，此空应填与knowing对立的词unknown。‎ ‎12.B这就是课堂上的音乐所具有的力量。B项符合语境要求。‎ Cloze 3‎ 起初作者认为自己的父亲忙于事业对家人缺乏关心,但是后来作者发现父亲做的这一切其实都是为了家人的幸福。‎ ‎1.C根据文章首句"Dad had a green comb"可知,此处指作者的父亲会把梳子(comb)交给她,让她去清洗这把梳子。‎ ‎2.D根据上下文语境可知,作者是很高兴(pleased)地去做这件事情的。下文的"excitedly"和"...clean his comb was such a pleasure"也是暗示。‎ ‎3.A根据上下文语境可知，此处指这份乏味的工作给作者带来了快乐(joy)。‎ ‎4.D根据上下文语境可知,此处指的是作者打开水龙头。turn on"打开",符合文意。‎ ‎5.B根据上下文语境可知,此处表示父亲会亲切地对着作者笑(smile),然后把梳子放在他的钱包上。stare"凝视,盯着看"，shout"大声说，喊叫"，laugh"笑，发出笑声",均不符合文意。‎ ‎6.B根据下文的"Dad’s business"可知,两年之后父亲开创了自己的事业(business),但是情况不太好。‎ ‎7.B根据后文的"Dad didn’t come home as early and as much as he used to"以及"for placing our family in trouble"可知，就是那时候，事情开始变化(change)了。‎ ‎8.C根据句意,作者的母亲和作者很生父亲的气，因为他使他们的家陷入到困境中。be mad with意思是"对……很生气"，符合句意。satisfied"满意的"，delighted"高兴的"，strict"严格的",均不符合文意。‎ ‎9.A根据文意,随着时间(time)的推移,我们之间慢慢产生了令人感到不舒服的沉默,这暗示出家庭成员之间有了隔阂。‎ ‎10.B结合上下文语境可知，此处指由于父亲的事业慢慢步入了正轨,在作者28岁生日那天,父亲早早地(early)回了家。occasionally"偶尔，间或"，frequently"经常地，频繁地"，rarely"很少",均不符合文意。‎ ‎11.C根据第一段中的"Good girl, help Daddy clean it, OK"可知,此处指父亲让作者帮助他清洗(clean)一下梳子。‎ ‎12.B根据上下文语境可知,此处指作者接过(took)那把梳子,然后向洗涤池那里走去。‎ ‎13.C根据上文的"Good girl, help Daddy clean it, OK"可知,此处指帮助(helping)父亲清洗梳子。‎ ‎14.D这个习惯意味着父亲早早地回到家里,与母亲和作者一起度过(spend)晚上的时间。‎ ‎15.C根据上文的"That routine(习惯) meant..."可知,此处指这意味着(meant)一个快乐和充满爱的家庭。‎ ‎16.D父亲对作者笑了笑,小心地(carefully)把梳子放在他的钱包上。firmly"坚决地"，hurriedly"匆忙地"，casually"随便地",均不符合文意。‎ ‎17.A但是，这一次，作者注意到一些不同的(different)事情。后文中的"Dad had aged. He had wrinkles..."也是暗示。‎ ‎18.D根据空处上下文的语境可知,此处表示意思上的转折,故要用yet"然而，但是"。‎ ‎19.B父亲的微笑仍然像以前一样令人感到幸福快乐(heartwarming)。convincing"令人信服的，有说服力的",cautious"谨慎的,十分小心的",innocent"无辜的,无罪的",均不符合文意。‎ ‎20.B从父亲的笑中,作者体会到父亲是想让自己的家人有好的生活(life)。 ‎ ‎ 【十一】‎ ‎"我"以前的家的后面有一片树林，在后院有很多动物。最初"我"给冠蓝鸦喂花生吃，后来松鼠、兔子、土拨鼠也熟悉了"我"，甚至会在"我"手中吃东西。"我"还将胡萝卜头放在土拨鼠的头上并拍照留念。‎ ‎1.B第一年，"我"开始给冠蓝鸦喂花生吃，然后又喂松鼠。start doing sth."开始做某事"。‎ ‎2.C松鼠毫无困难(problem)，直接上来享用花生。‎ ‎3.C几个月过去了，兔子见"我"没有威胁，不逃走了。threat"威胁",符合语境。‎ ‎4.A根据"they were eating out of my hand"可知，它们都信任"我"。故选trust"信任，信赖"。‎ ‎5.Dremember"想起，记得"。第二年，兔子记得"我"，甚至有一只会坐着享用胡萝卜薄片。‎ ‎6.C结合空后内容可知，此处是"我"注意到的现象。notice"注意",符合语境。‎ ‎7.Bincreasing"不断增加的"。当"我"给兔子喂食物的时候，"我"注意到以前会跑开的土拨鼠对这种喂食情况越来越感兴趣了。‎ ‎8.D"我"小心翼翼地伸出一个长长的胡萝卜。下文中的"both munching (津津有味地咀嚼) on carrots"也是提示。‎ ‎9.A不久之后，土拨鼠就坐在兔子旁边，津津有味地咀嚼着胡萝卜。before long"不久之后",符合语境。‎ ‎10.A几个月后，土拨鼠吃(eating)胡萝卜时，甚至会背朝着"我"。‎ ‎11.BOnce"有一次",此处是介绍"我"的一次经历。‎ ‎12.A当土拨鼠转身后，"我"小心翼翼地(carefully)伸出手，用手指抓挠她的背。‎ ‎13.D第三年，兔子和土拨鼠回来了。"我"用手指抓挠土拨鼠的背仍然(still)没有困难。‎ ‎14.A切胡萝卜片的时候，"我"一直认为(thought)胡萝卜头看起来像一顶帽子。‎ ‎15.CSo"因此"，引出结果。因此有一天，"我"轻轻地将胡萝卜头放在土拨鼠的头上,看看她会做什么。‎ ‎16.Bplace"放置"。此处指"我"轻轻地将胡萝卜头放在土拨鼠的头上。‎ ‎17.B根据下文中的"The next time, I had my camera ready to record what you see here, one of several dozen such pictures"可知，"我"轻轻地将胡萝卜头放在土拨鼠的头上时，土拨鼠没有半点移动(move)。‎ ‎18.D只要土拨鼠有一片胡萝卜吃，她从不管头上的胡萝卜头。So long as"只要"，引导条件状语从句。‎ ‎19.C参见上题解析。bother"费心，因……操心"，符合语境。‎ ‎20.A根据下文中的"I got a pleasure, and she had yet another tasty treat"可知，这是公平的交易。fair trade"公平交易"。‎ ‎ 【十二】‎ Dario和他母亲因乔迁新居深夜弹钢琴庆祝而影响了邻居的休息，后来他们通过举办一个聚会加强了彼此之间的沟通和理解。‎ ‎1.A根据空后的"side by side at the piano"可知，他们应该是坐(sat)在一起的。‎ ‎2.C根据上文中的"They played jazz music"可知，这里应该是吵闹的音乐（music）充满了整个房间。‎ ‎3.B根据上文中的"made them feel very happy"以及空后的"their happiness disappeared"可知，此处应为转折关系，故用however。‎ ‎4.A根据下文中的"One of their neighbors had written to complain（抱怨） about the sound of the piano"可知，这里指一张便条（note）。‎ ‎5.D根据下文中的"he couldn’t imagine any of them had done that"可知，管理员认为邻居们都很友善（nice）。‎ ‎6.A根据上文一位邻居留便条抱怨可知，他们应该是给邻居们（neighbors）写信致歉。‎ ‎7.D根据"we could go"和"in person"可知，这里是表示"拜访（visit）每一个人"。‎ ‎8.A根据下文中的"party lights"和"the day of the party"可知，他们是想举办一个聚会（party）。‎ ‎9.B根据上文Dario的建议可知，他和母亲都喜欢这个想法（idea）。‎ ‎10.Cprepare sb. for sth.意思是"为某人准备某物"，这里指他们为邻居们准备了一些甜点。‎ ‎11.B根据下文中的"Some guests brought presents"可知，最后，聚会那天到了（arrived）。‎ ‎12.C因为是参加聚会，所以一些邻居带甜点是用来分享（share）的。‎ ‎13.Btreat"款待"；present"赠送"；help"帮助"；serve"服务"。present sb. with sth.意思是"赠给某人某物"，根据语境，这里表示Mrs. Gilbert给Dario的母亲带来了一本书。‎ ‎14.D根据下文中的"you might play like this every night"可知，这里应该是说Mrs. Gilbert当时很担忧（worried）。‎ ‎15.DDario的母亲认为他们欠Mrs. Gilbert一个道歉。owe sb. sth."欠某人某物"，符合语境。‎ ‎16.A根据语境可知，这里表示Dario的母亲当时并没有意识到（realize）他们那么晚了还在弹钢琴。‎ ‎17.D根据上文中的"Just not so loud"可知,这些歌曲并没有那么吵闹（loud）。‎ ‎18.C根据语境可知，他们将会非常高兴(happy)在晚上弹奏这些音乐。‎ ‎19.B因为是新的音乐，所以Dario很期盼练习（practicing）。‎ ‎20.C根据下文中的"made him feel that they were home at last"可知，他们融入了新的生活，应该有温暖（warmth）的感觉。‎ ‎ 【十三】‎ 即使因为手头的报纸没卖完而赔钱，Jason也不愿意像同伴那样靠虚假消息去卖报纸，最后他因为诚实而得到了一份好工作。‎ ‎1.D小男孩儿很卖力地在街上跑着卖报纸，但是仍然有20份报纸没有卖出去。因此选D。‎ ‎2.B报纸没卖完，小男孩儿的心情当然是沉重的(heavy)。‎ ‎3.A报纸没有卖完，那么小男孩儿就只能把剩余的报纸而不是钱拿回家，故用instead of表示"而不是"。‎ ‎4.D根据第11空后的"the cake he wanted to buy for his mother"可知选D，他要给妈妈买蛋糕。‎ ‎5.B想到自己没能把报纸都卖完，小男孩儿要崩溃了。break down表示"（健康、精神）垮掉"。‎ ‎6.D下文中的报童Chad给小男孩儿传授了卖报纸的诀窍，因此选D表示"诀窍"。‎ ‎7.BChad给Jason传授卖报纸的诀窍，说报纸上有爆炸性新闻，此时Jason说："但是报纸上根本没有这些新闻。"故选B。‎ ‎8.A这里应用before引导时间状语从句表示"在……之前"。在他们有时间看（报纸）之前，你就赶紧跑开。‎ ‎9.C根据空后的"get your money"可知，此处表示卖完报纸，因此用sell out表示"卖完"。‎ ‎10.BChad告诉Jason的卖报诀窍对于Jason来说是一种新的想法(idea)，因此选B。 ‎ ‎11.C本空所在部分与前面第4空后的"some seeds for his bird"相对应，给他的鸟买种子，因此选C。‎ ‎12.D小男孩儿下定决心不能撒谎，故用determined表示"坚定的"。‎ ‎13.C从本题的四个选项看，这里应用just表示"仅仅，只是"，此处指尽管自己只是个贫穷的报童。‎ ‎14.A这里说的是小男孩儿从小受到的教诲，故用teach表示"教导，教育"。‎ ‎15.CJason像往常一样去办公室取他的报纸，故用as usual表示"像往常一样"。‎ ‎16.AChad面带得意的笑容，说自己昨天卖了六打报纸。因此选A。‎ ‎17.B除了为自己的（卖报）成绩感到骄傲之外，Chad还补充说Jason因为不愿意撒谎而没卖完报纸亏本了。这里用lose表示"（使）亏损，（使）损失"。‎ ‎18.A根据空格后面的叙述可知，其他的报童都在因为Jason不撒谎而嘲笑他，因此选A。‎ ‎19.C此时从办公室走过来的一位先生听到报童们的话，很赞赏Jason的行为，因此选C，表示"喜爱地"。bravely"勇敢地"；gratefully"感激地"；modestly"谦虚地"。‎ ‎20.C根据下文中的"a well-paid job"可知,选C，此处指Jason开始了自己的新工作。‎ ‎ 【十四】‎ 本文讲述了Joe 和Simon成功登顶后返回途中的惊险遭遇，他们不屈不挠、互相支持的精神让人为之振奋。‎ ‎1.Cbut一词说明前后为转折关系，他们成功到达山顶。‎ ‎2.A依据下文得知他们返回途中天气状况恶劣(difficult)。‎ ‎3.DJoe 和Simon都知道如果Simon独自继续返回，他倒可以安全地折返营地。‎ ‎4.B参见上题解析。‎ ‎5.DSimon决定冒着生命危险用绳子带Joe下山。‎ ‎6.C就在他们俩下山的时候，天气更糟糕了，接着麻烦又来了。go down"下降，下山"。‎ ‎7.D参见上题解析。‎ ‎8.A因为他们相互看不见也听不见，Simon错误地把Joe从峭壁边上往下送，结果进退两难。by mistake"错误地"；by chance"碰巧"；by choice"出于自己的选择"；by luck"侥幸"。‎ ‎9.DJoe自己爬不回来，Simon也不可能有力气把他拉上来。‎ ‎10.BJoe的重量正在把Simon慢慢地往下拉，两人处境危险。‎ ‎11.A最终在坚持一个多小时后，在黑暗和寒冷中，Simon不得不作出一个决定。‎ ‎12.C参见上题解析。‎ ‎13.B结果Joe摔到了下面的冰缝中。‎ ‎14.A依据下文可知，Joe成功地从冰缝中爬出来，一步步接近营地。manage to do"成功做到"。‎ ‎15.CJoe一条腿断了，不能走，只能缓慢移动。‎ ‎16.B营地距离Joe将近一万米远。away "相距"。‎ ‎17.DSimon早已顺利返回营地。‎ ‎18.ASimon想Joe坠落悬崖必死无疑。‎ ‎19.C但是Simon不想立即离开营地。‎ ‎20.B三天后，Joe居然爬回来了，Simon难以相信这人间奇迹。‎ ‎ 【十五】‎ 作者无意中对学生的表扬，却使学生改变很大，学生的母亲感激万分。由此，作者也感悟：小小的善举却能产生重大的作用。‎ ‎1.D从下文中"I gave an honest account of the students’ work"可知此处填"teacher"恰当。‎ ‎2.C从上文"In Simon’s case…handwriting"可知Simon的学习成绩不好，书写也很差，但空后却为"he was a bright student"，故这里填but表转折。‎ ‎3.B根据上文提到"he was a bright student",但他的成绩却很差可知，his work绝对没有反映他的能力。courage"勇气"， feelings"感觉"， dream"梦想"，均不符合语境。‎ ‎4.C由于Simon在学校的成绩不好，Simon的母亲进来时，"我"的手心冒汗，当她亲"我"的双颊时，"我"感到完全出乎意料。unprepared"无准备的，没有预料到的"，符合语境。desperate"绝望的"，responsible"负责的"，unsuitable"不适当的"， 均不符合语境。‎ ‎5.A 根据下文"He talked of…a friend’s house"和Simon母亲对"我"的态度可推知，Simon的改变是因为"我"。in spite of "尽管"， apart from"除……外"， as for"至于"，均不符合语境。 ‎ ‎6.A根据Simon因为"我"改变了很多，且Simon的母亲很感激"我"可推断Simon是喜欢"我"的。因此选A。‎ ‎7.C根据Simon开始交朋友可知，他在朋友家度过一个下午这件事发生在最近。gradually"逐步地"， constantly"不断地"， obviously"明显地"，均不符合语境。‎ ‎8.A根据Simon 的变化可知，作者在Simon 身上培养的是好的品质。self-doubt"自我怀疑，缺少自信"， self-pity"自怜，自哀"，self-defense"自卫"，均不符合语境。故选A。‎ ‎9.C"我"坐在那儿，惊呆了，大概有半个小时，不知道刚刚发生了什么。根据语境可知，用wonder,表示惊讶。‎ ‎10.B"我"是怎样使那个男孩的生活发生改变的呢？甚至连"我"自己都不知道。even"甚至"，表示程度。‎ ‎11.B 从下文可知，作者是在回忆原因。故用remember。‎ ‎12.D"我"最后记起来，几个月前的一天，一些学生在全班同学面前作报告。give reports"作报告"。‎ ‎13.A根据下文"Speak up"可知，Jeanne声音太小，故用quietly。repeatedly"重复地"， quickly"迅速地"，firmly"坚定地，坚固地", 均不符合语境。‎ ‎14.C根据下文"the last kid in the last ‎ row"可知，Simon是最后一排最后一个学生，故他是唯一一个要被说服的。选C。‎ ‎15.D根据"the last kid in the last row"可知，选back。‎ ‎16.B从下文"and became happy"可知smile符合语境。‎ ‎17.D那都是因为他碰巧是最后一排的最后一个孩子。选happened。intend"想要，打算"，pretend"假装"，refuse"拒绝"，均不符合语境。‎ ‎18.B作者对Simon 的称赞是无意的，但对于坐最后一排、年仅12岁的Simon来说，这是一种表扬，故用praise。‎ ‎19.C在我多年的教书生涯中，这给我上了最有价值的一堂课。根据语境可知，这件事让作者感悟很多。difficult"困难的"，painful"令人痛苦的", enjoyable"使人快乐的"，均不符合语境。‎ ‎20.Aearly"提早，提前"；slowly"缓慢地"； frequently "频繁地"；occasionally"偶尔"。根据语境可知，作者感谢它的早到。故选A。‎ ‎ 【十六】‎ 文章主要叙述了作者在母亲节和她五岁的儿子去购物时所发生的一件事：作者儿子给一位受伤的老人送了一束鲜花，这让大家都很感动。‎ ‎1.A根据文意，此处表示我和我的儿子正准备离开(leave)时。‎ ‎2.D根据下文中的"what had happened to the elderly couple"可知，此处表示"一位老妇人"。‎ ‎3.A根据下文中的"the elderly couple"以及"We gave the flower to the woman’s husband"可判断出，当时那位老妇人和她的丈夫(husband)在一起。‎ ‎4.D根据句意，许多人停下来帮助他们，显然这是很幸运的，故fortunately"幸运地"，符合文意。选项中specifically"特定地，专门地"；particularly"特别地"；interestingly"有趣地"，均不符合文章的意思。‎ ‎5.C根据句意，当我们走向这个事故现场时，我的儿子Tenyson对这对老夫妇所发生的事情变得很担心。在时间状语从句中，表示"当……时候"，同时从句中使用进行时，要用while引导从句。‎ ‎6.D根据句意，表示"对……担心"，要用be worried about。而guilty"有罪的，内疚的"；curious"好奇的"；angry"愤怒的"，均不符合语境。‎ ‎7.B根据句意，他对我说，所以要用say to sb.。‎ ‎8.C根据语境，此处表示"在众人面前摔倒"，表示"每一个人"，要用everyone。‎ ‎9.D根据句意，为什么我们不给那位老妇人买一束花呢？这可以让她感觉好一些。下文的"I 13 take your money"也是暗示，我们去"买"花。‎ ‎10.A根据句意，对于他的这种想法我很吃惊(amazed)。shocked"震惊的"；puzzled"疑惑的"；concerned"关心的"，均不符合语境。注意shocked与amazed的区别，shocked更强调短时间的冲击性，而amazed更强调其不可思议性。‎ ‎11.B根据语境，作者认为儿子的这个想法是令人愉悦的。sweet有"温柔的，令人愉悦的"之意。wise"聪明的"；innocent"无罪的"；crazy"疯狂的"，均不符合语境。‎ ‎12.C根据句子的结构来判断，此处是一个宾语从句，从句中缺少一个宾语，故要用what。句意：所以我们走过去告诉卖花者我们想要的花。‎ ‎13.B根据语境可判断出，由于我们做的是一件美好的事情，卖花者就不可能收钱了，故要用can’t。‎ ‎14.D表示"一件美好的事情"，应选deed，意思是"行为，事迹"。‎ ‎15.B根据句意，此时有医务人员在照顾(look after)着那位受伤的老妇人。check with"跟……相符合，跟……联系"；operate on"给……做手术"；pray for"为……祈祷"，均不符合语境。‎ ‎16.A根据句意，表示"来自我的儿子"，另外下文的"who it was from"也是暗示。故要用介词from。‎ ‎17.D根据句意，你有一位了不起的(wonderful)儿子。wonderful意思是"了不起的"。respectful"尊敬的"；cheerful"快乐的，高兴的"；successful"成功的"，均不符合文章语境。‎ ‎18.B根据句意，那位老妇人不顾自己所受的重伤，抬起头。表示"不顾，不惜"，要用regardless of。而out of"出于"；thanks to"多亏"；as to"至于，关于"，均不符合语境。‎ ‎19.A根据句子的语境可以判断出，那位老妇人眼睛中流露出爱(love)的表情。‎ ‎20.C根据句子的语境可以判断出，那位老妇人给我儿子一丝微笑(smile)。‎ ‎ 【十七】‎ 一年一度的钢琴独奏会让作者胆战心惊，却又无可奈何。想不到，年近古稀的父亲的生平第一次表演竟然如此成功！有些话，似乎是老生常谈，只不过，你做到了吗？‎ ‎1.C上一句提到作者对每年一次的钢琴独奏会感到非常恐惧，由此可知这"意味着"作者不得不练习一支枯燥的曲子并且在陌生人面前表演。‎ ‎2.A根据本段第一句中的内容可知作者每年都"会"问自己的父亲能否不参加钢琴独奏会，仅此一次，下不为例。‎ ‎3.D作者的父亲每年都会摇头，嘀咕建立自信之类的东西。此处表示的是肯定含义，something意为"某物，某东西"。‎ ‎4.A根据本句中的"building self-confidence"可知作者的父亲鼓励作者要朝着一个"目标"奋斗。‎ ‎5.B文章第一段提到作者非常害怕钢琴独奏会，总是想着逃避，但从未幸免，而父亲嘀咕的千篇一律的内容让作者颇为不满。如今，作者的父亲参加钢琴独奏会，作者自然幸灾乐祸，十分"满足"，更何况手中还有录像机。‎ ‎6.C作者此时一心一意地想看父亲出洋相，自然会"注意"他的一举一动，发现年近古稀的父亲穿着衬衣还在出汗。‎ ‎7.D根据第12空前面的"For a moment after my father sat down at the keyboard"可知,作者的父亲此时还没有开始演奏，所以他出汗是站起身来"之前"的表现。‎ ‎8.B根据本句后半句中的内容可知他的家庭非常贫困，不能"负担得起"钢琴课的费用。‎ ‎9.A他本可以继续为此遗憾，"正如"我们中太多的人所做的那样。‎ ‎10.C根据下一句中的内容可知虽然过去不可改变，但是他并没有止步不前。此处stick表示"卡住，陷入"。‎ ‎11.D第7空后面提到他将要在首次的独奏会中弹奏钢琴，由此可知他退休后"说服"了对方收他为学生。‎ ‎12.B根据下文中作者的担心可知作者的父亲"只是"盯着自己的手指，而不是像作者一样同时还要考虑其他的事情。‎ ‎13.C作者的父亲马上就要开始演奏，可他关注的是自己的手指，作者担心他是否忘记了"音符"。‎ ‎14.A根据第19空后面的"I said to my son Jeff"可知作者如今已经是成年人，由此可知那个尴尬的时刻发生在"几十年"前。此外，文章最后一段中的"those 30-plus years ago"也是线索提示。‎ ‎15.B当时，有几秒钟作者的大脑一片空白，由此可知作者的手指"僵住"了，不知如何是好。‎ ‎16.A本句的前半句提到传来了优美的旋律，再结合后半句中的内容可知这一切都出自曾经给我的钓鱼线装饵的"相同的"手指。‎ ‎17.B根据空格处后面的内容可知作者"意识到"他的父亲一直在做音乐老师总是强调的内容。‎ ‎18.D根据"pretend the others aren’t there"可知要把精力"集中"在音乐上，旁若无人。‎ ‎19.D根据第15空后面的"But then came the beautiful melody(旋律)"可知作者父亲的表演很成功，所以作者为他感到"骄傲"。‎ ‎20.C作者的父亲弹奏出了优美的旋律，作者感到非常自豪，再结合本句中的"Yeah"可知作者的儿子也深有同感，认为演奏得很"好"。‎ ‎ 【十八】‎ 于1843年出生于英国的夏洛蒂·怀特希德，在长年护理姐姐的过程中，对医学产生了兴趣。她的梦想是成为一名医生，结婚后，丈夫也支持她的理想。由于偏见，当时加拿大的医学校不接收女生，于是，她到美国接受了教育，并取得医学学位。学成后，她回到蒙特利尔，后又到温尼伯市，治病救人，虽多次申请，但一直无证从医。直到1993年，才由马尼托巴立法院为她颁发了行医资格证书，那时她已逝世77年了。‎ ‎1.C在护理生病的姐姐的过程中，她发现自己对医学有浓厚的兴趣。nurse"看护，护理,照顾"。‎ ‎2.B参见上题解析。have an interest in"对……感兴趣"。‎ ‎3.D她18岁结婚，建立起家庭。start a family"建立起家庭"。‎ ‎4.A她说她想成为一名"医生"。‎ ‎5.B不幸的是，加拿大的医学校不接收女生。unfortunately"不幸地"。‎ ‎6.D参见上题解析。accept "接收,接受,承认" 。‎ ‎7.C于是，她到美国的费城女子医学院学习医学。‎ ‎8.D她苦读五载获得医学学位。earn"获得，挣得"。‎ ‎9.A学成之后，她回归故里蒙特利尔，建起自己的私家门诊。return"回到，归还"。‎ ‎10.C参见上题解析。clinic"诊所,门诊"。‎ ‎11.A在那儿她又成了一名忙忙碌碌的医生。busy"忙碌的"。‎ ‎12.B她做外科手术，正骨矫形，还为当地的所有的婴儿接生。find oneself doing sth."发现自己在做某事"。‎ ‎13.C参见上题解析。set broken bones"治疗骨折"。‎ ‎14.D她在蒙特利尔和温尼伯市两处都申请过医师从业证。apply for"申请，请求"。‎ ‎15.B由语境可知，她遭到了拒绝。‎ ‎16.D温尼伯内外科医学院想让她在加拿大的医学院完成她的学业。complete"完成"。‎ ‎17.A但她不想离开自己的病人去学已经学会了的东西。‎ ‎18.C1887年，她恳请曼尼托巴立法院为她颁发医师从业证，同样也遭到了拒绝。从下文中的"a medical licence was issued to Charlotte"可知应选issue "发行，发布,发给"。‎ ‎19.A她继续无证行医直到1912年。continue"继续，使继续"。‎ ‎20.B直到1993年，她逝世77年后，才由曼尼托巴立法院为她颁发了行医资格证书。77 years after her death"她逝世77年后"。‎ ‎ 【十九】‎ 本文描述了一个广受欢迎的纽约人，他一直坚持在冬天赠人手套。手套虽小，但它在冬天却能发挥很大的作用。‎ ‎1.A由句中But可知上下文构成转折关系，Michael Greenberg并不出名，但街上的人都知道他。know about"知道，了解"。‎ ‎2.D由下文可知，他总是赠人手套，受益人一定是穷人居多，因此本题选D。‎ ‎3.B由上句"他是‘手套先生’"可知，人们会发出这样的疑问"他是如何获得这个称呼的"。name意为"名字，称呼"，符合题意。‎ ‎4.B由上文可知，他看起来与其他商人无异，穿西装，提公文箱，但他又与众不同，他的公文箱里总装着一些手套。‎ ‎5.A由句末的定语从句可知，他走路不像其他人，那些人总是看着人行道，匆匆忙忙赶路。此处指他的行为和其他人不一样，故选A。‎ ‎6.C根据常识，冬天，路人都会沿着街道匆忙赶路，hurry down意为"沿着……匆忙而行"，符合句意。cross over"越过（河等），横穿过（道路等）",drive along"沿着……开车"，keep ‎ off"（使）不接近"，均不符合文意。‎ ‎7.B由下文可知，他在赠人手套，故他四处看的应该是人。故选B。‎ ‎8.D看到有人没戴手套，他就停下来。‎ ‎9.C他遇到没有戴手套的人就停下给他们一副手套，然后继续走，继续寻找没有戴手套的人。move on"继续行进"，符合文意。‎ ‎10.A他要赠的是手套，一定是寻找"手"冷的人。‎ ‎11.C他在冬天的时候赠送手套。give away"赠送"，符合语境。‎ ‎12.D呼应上句，在冬天以外的日子里，他一定是"购买"手套。‎ ‎13.B由下文"他公寓里有许多手套"可推知，听说他事迹的人都"送"他手套。‎ ‎14.C他是在21年前开始做这件事的。故选C。‎ ‎15.A现在许多纽约穷人认识他，并理解他的行为。‎ ‎16.D由But可知，前后为转折关系，认识他的人能理解他的行为，但不认识他的人有时会对他的行为感到惊奇。‎ ‎17.D由下段中的"happier"可知，他们没有意识到他只是想使他们快乐。‎ ‎18.B由下文的内容可知，他家代代如此(都是这样做的)。‎ ‎19.CMichael Greenberg也是这样的感受,帮助人能使大家更快乐。‎ ‎20.A一副手套可能是很小的物品，但它在冬天却可以发挥很大的作用。‎ ‎ 【二十】‎ Lola天生眼睛不正常，却喜欢上了不寻常的体操运动。她凭感觉跳跃在令人胆战心惊的平衡木上，突破了视觉的局限。她年纪轻轻，却志向远大。她的坚强，她的乐观，让人敬佩不已。‎ ‎1.C第一段提到Lola善于在平衡木上跳跃，由此可知她为了让自己的技能完美，每天"训练"四个小时。‎ ‎2.A第二段提到在国家锦标赛中，她在十六名女孩中位居第七，再结合本句开头部分中的"That’s especially impressive"可知，之所以如此令人敬佩是"因为"她天生视力有问题，还能取得如此好的成绩。‎ ‎3.A由于眼睛不正常，她经常看到双重物体，不能"辨别"物体的距离。‎ ‎4.D在她小的时候，她母亲"注意到"她虽然视力不好，但是却无所畏惧。‎ ‎5.B结合第三段中的"a rare condition that causes her eyes to shift(移动) constantly"和"She often sees double"可知，她不能很"好"地看清物体。‎ ‎6.B在她三岁的时候，母亲为她报名参加了体操训练，她立刻喜欢上了这种"运动"，体操成了她的最爱。此外，第六段的第一句也是提示。‎ ‎7.C上文提到她视力不好，由此可知她学起体操来比她的一些队友要困难得多。下文中提到她凭借触觉而不是视觉练习体操，这也是提示。‎ ‎8.D她不让自身的"疾病"阻止她做任何自己想做的事情。此处与第三段中的"a rare condition"相呼应。‎ ‎9.C她最喜欢的运动是体操，而她的眼睛又有问题，由此可知她最大的"挑战"是平衡木。‎ ‎10.D本段提到由于眼睛有问题，她经常看到两根平衡木，因而必须凭借触觉，有时她甚至闭上眼睛，由此可知她认为必须"信任"自己的内心。‎ ‎11.A本句的后半句提到平衡木只有四英寸宽，由此可知对任何人而言，它也许是最"令人恐惧的"东西。‎ ‎12.C在国家锦标赛中，Lola没有从平衡木上掉下来。fall off表示"(从某物上)掉下"。 ‎ ‎13.B下一句提到在比赛时裁判们都不知道她的眼睛有问题，由此可知她不想在比赛中被区别"对待"。‎ ‎14.D根据本段的内容可知比赛时裁判们不知道她的视力有"问题"。第三段中提到她的眼睛天生不正常，由此可排除A、B、C三项。‎ ‎15.A她虽然有视力问题，但是不肯说出真相以博取裁判的同情和照顾，而是表现得和正常选手一样，由此可知，她的母亲对她"乐观的"态度感到很惊奇。‎ ‎16.B根据本段后半部分提到的Lola的理想可知,她从未考虑过"放弃"。‎ ‎17.D她现在的水平是7级，而体操的最高水平是10级，由此可知她的"目标"是达到9级。‎ ‎18.C她说当她长大后，想当一名体操教练，把自己学到的东西传授给其他孩子。此处when表示"当……的时候"。as表示"当……的时候"时，多强调同时发生，用在此处不恰当。‎ ‎19.A根据下一句的内容可知，她为自己的辛苦付出和成功感到"自豪"。‎ ‎20.B鉴于自身的经历和体会，她给别人的"建议"是"相信自己"。‎