【英语】2019届二轮复习完形填空专题记叙文类型10篇训练之三（35页Word版答案含解析）

【英语】2019届二轮复习完形填空专题记叙文类型10篇训练之三（35页Word版答案含解析）

‎2019届二轮复习完形填空专题 记叙文类型10篇训练之三 ‎【一】‎ Ask someone for their first memory and they will often give some fairly dull possibilities and not be sure which comes first. However，I have no 1 at all about mine. The earliest thing I recall is looking down and seeing flames coming out of my 2 ．‎ It was a Sunday afternoon in July 1981 when I 3 fire. I was in the garden with my dad. It was a sunny day but slightly breezy(有微风的)．I was standing nearby as my dad 4 to light the barbecue. After several failed attempts， 5 he had to use some sort of accelerant(助燃剂)．It caused a small fireball，which was flying towards me 6 the breeze suddenly 7 in my direction. That's where the 8 memory of my burning ankles kicks in. My dad 9 fast. He dashed indoors，grabbed a large blanket and 10 to wrap me in it.‎ The next thing I remember is sitting on a chest，feeling hot and 11 water over and over again; then being driven to a 12 ．I underwent lots of skin operations and for weeks I wasn't able to bend my legs，which had to be wrapped in bandages. 13 this period，I don't recall experiencing pain. It was only when I 14 what an exciting summer my sister was having that my situation began to seem 15 ．‎ We've never talked much about the 16 —my dad has never been an especially 17 person. Now that I have kids of my own，I do sometimes wonder what he 18 .I've never felt any 19 at him，and I recognize that but for his swift actions the situation could have been 20 ．But I'd certainly never have a barbecue with my kids.‎ ‎【语篇解读】　本文是一篇记叙文，“我”回忆了自己人生中与父亲一起经历的难以忘记的事情。‎ ‎1．A．choice　　 B．idea C．doubt D．worry C　[根据空前的“they will often give some fairly dull possibilities and not be sure which comes first”和空后的“The earliest thing I recall”的对比可知，此处表示“我”对于自己的记忆毫不怀疑。]‎ ‎2．A．ankles B．blanket C．sleeves D．belly A　[根据下文的“That's where the 8 memory of my burning ankles kicks in”可知，此处应选A。]‎ ‎3．A．exchanged B．set C．held D．caught D　[那是1981年7月的一个周日的下午，“我”的脚踝处着火了。catch fire“着火”。]‎ ‎4．A．tended B．struggled C．refused D．managed B　[根据下文的“After several failed attempts”可知，父亲的几次尝试都失败了，所以此处表示父亲需要努力点燃烧烤架。]‎ ‎5．A．eventually B．gradually C．interestingly D．fortunately A　[根据上文的“After several failed attempts”可知，此处指父亲经过了多次的尝试，最终不得不使用助燃剂。]‎ ‎6．A．before B．unless C．though D．as D　[因为风向突然改变，火球朝“我”这边飞来。as“因为”，引导原因状语从句。]‎ ‎7．A．stopped B．howled C．changed D．dropped C　[参见上题解析。stop“停止”；howl“大声叫喊”；change“改变”；drop“落下”。]‎ ‎8．A．vivid B．sweet C．precious D．vague A　[根据上文的“However，I have no 1 at all about mine.”可知，‎ 此处表示“我”着火的脚踝留给了“我”清晰的记忆。]‎ ‎9．A．hid B．acted C．escaped D．approached B　[根据下文的“He dashed indoors，grabbed a large blanket”可知，此处指父亲看到这种情景后行动很快。 ]‎ ‎10．A．got away B．broke in C．stood by D．ran back D　[根据上文的“He dashed indoors”可知，此处指父亲又从屋内跑回来。]‎ ‎11．A．waiting for B．asking for C．paying for D．searching for B　[“我”记得的下一件事情是坐在大箱子上，感觉很热，然后反复地要水喝。]‎ ‎12．A．hospital B．pool C．café D．gym A　[根据下文的“I underwent lots of skin operations and for weeks I wasn't able to bend my legs，which had to be wrapped in bandages”可知，此处指“我”被送到医院。]‎ ‎13．A．Thanks to B．But for ‎ C．Throughout D．After C　[根据上文的“for weeks”可知，此处指在这整个期间。]‎ ‎14．A．realized B．imagined C．predicted D．explained A　[当“我”意识到“我”的妹妹有一个令人兴奋的夏天的时候，“我”的状况才开始看起来难以忍受。]‎ ‎15．A．ridiculous B．acceptable C．satisfactory D．unbearable D　[参见上题解析。]‎ ‎16．A．illness B．conflict C．accident D．visit C ‎　[我们从来不过多地谈论这次事故。illness“疾病”；conflict“冲突”；accident“事故”；visit“参观”。]‎ ‎17．A．strict B．open C．shy D．honest B　[根据上文的“We've never talked much about the 16 ”可知， 此处指父亲不是一个性格特别开朗的人。 ]‎ ‎18．A．gave away B．took over C．went through D．looked into C　[“我”有了自己的孩子，有时“我”很想知道父亲当时经历了什么。go through“经历”；give away“泄露，分发，赠送”；take over“接管”；look into“调查”。]‎ ‎19．A．sympathy B．anxiety C．guilt D．anger D　[“我”从来都没有对父亲感到生气。sympathy“同情”；anxiety“忧虑”；guilt“内疚”；anger“怒气”。]‎ ‎20．A．worse B．simpler C．stranger D．clearer A　[“我”意识到要不是父亲当时快速的行动，情况可能会更加糟糕。worse“更糟的”。]‎ ‎ 【二】‎ The Gift at the Parking Lot I never thought I would be writing about a trip to the convenience store.It was just a month after my grandmother had 21 and I did useless things hoping to fill the hole in my heart and make me forget the pain.‎ In the store，I was upset because I couldn't even remember 22 I went there to buy so I ended up buying something 23 ．As I walked out of the store to get my car，I was 24 angry at everything that was going on around me which was a very 25 feeling at that time. Feeling 26 ，my belief in God was beginning to fade.‎ Suddenly，a woman driving right by my side rolled down her 27 ．“Excuse ‎ me，excuse me.” she said loudly. 28 she was going to ask for my parking spot，I 29 pointed to my car. “No，excuse me，” she said again.‎ At this point，I felt I had no 30 but to see what this 31 lady wanted. As I got closer，I realized that she was 32 something in her bag. Surprisingly，I was 33 with a sense of relief while others would be nervous in this situation. Finally，she 34 me a booklet，which read “What Hope for Dead Loved Ones？”“Maybe you need this，” she said calmly 35 a warm smile on her face. However， 36 I could thank her，she was gone.‎ I felt a sense of 37 as I opened the first page. It 38 how people pass on，but their spirit 39 with us. This was the first time since my grandma had died that I had felt her with me and I began to feel hope again. It was a unique 40 ．And，I'll remember it for the rest of my life.‎ ‎【语篇解读】　本文是一篇记叙文，讲述了“我”因为祖母去世而非常伤心，甚至绝望，这时一位陌生人给了“我”一个小册子，帮助“我”走出了阴霾。‎ ‎21．A．come back B．passed away C．broken down D．fallen over B　[从最后一段的“my grandma had died”可知，“我”的祖母去世了，“我”非常伤心。pass away“去世”；come back“回来”；break down“出故障”；fall over“不运转”。]‎ ‎22．A．what B．why C．how D．when A　[到了便利店，“我”忘记了自己想买什么。空处引导宾语从句且从句中缺少宾语，故用what。]‎ ‎23．A．by chance B．in hand C．at random D．on purpose C　[因为忘记要买什么，所以“我”就随便买了一些。by chance“偶然”；in hand“在掌握中”；at random“随意”；on purpose“故意”。]‎ ‎24．A．still B．even C．yet D．also B　[因为当时心情非常不好，所以甚至(even)对周围的一切都非常看不惯。]‎ ‎25．A．common B．unbearable C．curious D．awkward A　[考虑到“我”当时所处的情况，这样的坏心情是非常普遍的。common“普遍的”；unbearable“难耐的”；curious“好奇的”；awkward“笨拙的，令人尴尬的”。]‎ ‎26．A．breathless B．hopeless C．aimless D．helpless B　[结合最后一段中的“I began to feel hope again”可知，此处指“我”对于上帝的信念开始减退，因为此时“我”感觉绝望。breathless“上气不接下气的”；hopeless“没有希望的”；aimless“没有目标的”；helpless“无助的”。]‎ ‎27．A．car B．door C．window D．hand C　[突然，从“我”旁边开过的一位女司机把车窗摇了下来。]‎ ‎28．A．Recognizing B．Worrying C．Assuming D．Realizing C　[“我”以为她要把车停在“我”停车的位置。recognize“认出”；worry“担心”；assume“认为”；realize“意识到”。]‎ ‎29．A．cautiously B．exactly C．clumsily D．simply D　[“我”只是指了指“我”的车。cautiously“小心地”；exactly“准确地”；clumsily“笨拙地”；simply“仅仅”。]‎ ‎30．A．alternative B．restriction C．destination D．prejudice A　[这个时候“我”没有其他的办法，只有看看这个女士到底想要什么。alternative“可供选择的事物”；restriction“限制”；destination“目的地”；prejudice“偏见”。]‎ ‎31．A．outgoing B．energetic C．determined D．annoying D　[“我”当时心情非常差，看一切都不顺眼，所以“我”觉得这个女士很烦人。outgoing“外向的”；energetic“精力充沛的”；determined“坚决的”；annoying“使烦恼的”。]‎ ‎32．A．putting away B．looking into C．searching for D．going over C　[当“我”走近的时候，“我”发现她在包里找东西。put away“将……收起”；look into“调查”；search for“寻找”；go over“仔细检查”。]‎ ‎33．A．cheered B．overcome C．affected D．moved B　[令人想不到的是，这个时候“我”突然松了口气，而其他人在这种情况下都会紧张。be overcome with意为“被(感情)所控制”。cheer“欢呼”；affect“影响”；move“移动，使感动”。]‎ ‎34．A．offered B．showed C．brought D．handed D　[最后她递给“我”一个小册子。hand作动词，表示“递”。]‎ ‎35．A．with B．in C．on D．of A　[她的脸上带着微笑。]‎ ‎36．A．after B．once C．as D．before D　[“我”还没有来得及感谢她，她就已经走了。]‎ ‎37．A．comfort B．satisfaction C．inspiration D．surprise A　[当“我”翻开第一页的时候，“我”得到了安慰。comfort“安慰，舒适”；satisfaction“满意”；inspiration“灵感”；surprise“惊讶”。]‎ ‎38．A．implied B．explained C．instructed D．directed B　[这本小册子告诉我们，人们离去了，但他们的灵魂还和我们在一起。imply“暗示”；explain“解释，‎ 说明”；instruct“指示”；direct“指导”。]‎ ‎39．A．catches up B．fits in C．sticks D．remains D　[他们的灵魂还和我们在一起。catch up“赶上”；fit in“适应”；stick“粘贴”；remain“继续存在”。]‎ ‎40．A．lesson B．memory C．gift D．reward C　[这是一个独特的礼物。]‎ ‎[三]‎ I retired from my family business four years ago. But I've never been 41 of a challenge. I've sailed around the world before. And I've decided to fly east from Western Australia in a 42 ．‎ For the last two years I have trained hard，spending 150 hours 43 with my ground team. When the big day came，thousands of people gathered to 44 the launch. It was a 45 start，with a smooth and steady takeoff. I was 46 but still had some doubts—I was flying into the 47 ．I couldn't guarantee I'd see my friends and family again.‎ The capsule where I stayed was designed to 48 if I landed in water，but I was not sure whether I could 49 the cruelty of the ocean. 50 ，I kept watching the weather，communicating with my land team and 51 the altitude to achieve the perfect speed and direction.‎ On my fifth day，I was terrified to notice I was losing oxygen. 52 ，I managed to save my life by adjusting the pressure in the oxygen cylinder (氧气瓶) to stop the oxygen escaping.‎ I know it was vital to stay 53 to control the flight，altitude and my oxygen flow，so I held a spoon between two fingers—if I 54 ，it would fall and wake me up. I never questioned why I was doing this. It is such a unique 55 to see our beautiful planet from high above.‎ Seeing the coast of Australia again on my 11th day was a huge 56 ．I knew my journey was nearly over. It was to be a new world record. I ‎ could see my team 57 below as I flew over.‎ This 58 really pushed me to my limits，but it hasn't 59 me. Next year，I want to fly even higher to break another 60 for the hotair balloon flight.‎ ‎【语篇解读】　本文是一篇记叙文。“我”退休四年后，从西澳大利亚州乘热气球向东旅行，十一天后平安着陆。“我”创造了世界纪录，准备明年继续挑战自己。‎ ‎41．A．shy B．skeptical C．fond D．confident A　[根据该句中“But”表达的语境并结合下句中“我”环球航行过并决定乘热气球从西澳大利亚州向东旅行的描述可知，“我”不害怕(shy)挑战自我。shy of/about (doing)sth.意为“害怕(做)，对(做)……心怀顾忌”。B项意为“怀疑的”；C项意为“喜爱”；D项意为“自信的”。]‎ ‎42．A．plane B．helicopter C．wingsuit D．hotair balloon D　[根据本文最后一句中的“the hotair balloon”可知，“我”是乘热气球旅行的，故D项正确。]‎ ‎43．A．debating B．preparing C．carving D．traveling B　[根据该句中的“I have trained hard”可知，过去两年“我”艰苦训练，花了150个小时的时间和“我”的地面团队一起准备(preparing)。A项意为“辩论”，C项意为“雕刻”，D项意为“旅游”，都与语境不符。]‎ ‎44．A．welcome B．inspect C．delay D．witness D　[根据该句中的“thousands of people gathered to”可知，在那一天，成千上万的人聚集在一起见证(witness)了起飞过程。A项意为“欢迎”；B项意为“检查”；C项意为“推迟”。]‎ ‎45．A．perfect B．false C．poor D．fresh A　[根据该句中的“with a smooth and steady takeoff”可知，‎ 热气球起飞时很平稳；据此可以判断，这是一个完美的(perfect)开始。B项意为“错误的”；C项意为“贫穷的”；D项意为“新鲜的”。]‎ ‎46．A．amused B．puzzled C．excited D．frightened C　[根据上句中的“with a smooth and steady takeoff”和下文but的转折可知，热气球起飞时很平稳，“我”感到很兴奋(excited)。A项意为“觉得好笑的”；B项意为“困惑的”；D项意为“害怕的”。]‎ ‎47．A．future B．unknown C．shelter D．reality B　[根据下句“I couldn't guarantee I'd see my friends and family again”可知，“我”无法保证能再次看到“我”的朋友和家人；据此可以判断，“我”向着未知的(unknown)地方旅行。A项意为“未来”；C项意为“避难所”；D项意为“事实”。]‎ ‎48．A．digest B．recycle C．float D．fly C　[根据该句中的“if I landed in water”可知，“我”乘坐的舱体是为漂浮(float)在水上而设计的。A项意为“消化”；B项意为“回收利用”；D项意为“飞翔”。]‎ ‎49．A．survive B．show C．evaluate D．comment A　[根据该句中的“cruelty of the ocean”并结合上段最后一句“I couldn't guarantee I'd see my friends and family again”可知，“我”不确定自己能不能在严酷的海洋环境中生存(survive)下来。]‎ ‎50．A．Finally B．However C．Therefore D．Besides C　[空处上文陈述“我”怀疑自己能不能在严酷的海洋环境中生存下来，空处下文陈述“我”不断观察天气并与地面的团队保持联系；据此可以判断，空处前后之间为因果关系，故C项正确。]‎ ‎51．A．losing B．ignoring C．proving D．adjusting D　[根据该句中的“to achieve the perfect speed and direction”可知，“我”调整(adjusting)高度，以达到最佳的速度和方向。]‎ ‎52．A．Strangely B．Luckily C．Normally D．Conveniently B　[空前陈述“我”在第五天发现氧气泄漏；空后陈述“我”通过调整氧气瓶的气压挽救了生命；据此可以判断，该处表示“幸运地”，故B项正确。]‎ ‎53．A．calm B．awake C．patient D．relaxed B　[根据下文中的“it would fall and wake me up”可知，“我”在两指之间夹了一把汤匙，以便掉落时把“我”叫醒；据此可以判断，“我”知道在飞行时保持清醒(awake)是至关重要的。]‎ ‎54．A．looked around B．carried on C．dropped off D．turned up C　[根据语境可知，“我”在两指之间夹了一把汤匙，以便“我”打盹(儿)(dropped off)时把“我”叫醒。A项意为“环顾”；B项意为“继续”；D项意为“出现，调大声音”。]‎ ‎55．A．experience B．excuse ‎ C．dream D．tradition A　[根据该句语境可知，在高空看我们的星球是一种独特的体验(experience)。B项意为“借口”；C项意为“梦想”；D项意为“传统”。]‎ ‎56．A．loss B．disaster C．burden D．relief D　[根据该句中的“Seeing the coast of Australia again on my 11th day”可知，在第十一天再次看到澳大利亚的海岸线时，我长舒了一口气。]‎ ‎57．A．exercising B．celebrating ‎ C．escaping D．quarreling B　[根据语境可知，在第十一天“我”终于再次看到了澳大利亚的海岸线，“我”的冒险旅行成功结束并且创造了新的世界纪录；据此可以判断，“我”的地面团队祝贺(celebrating)“我”的成功。]‎ ‎58．A．challenge B．accident C．race D．failure A　[根据第一段第二句中的“challenge”可知，这次挑战将“我”推向了极限。B项意为“事故”，C项意为“赛跑”，D项意为“失败”，都与语境不符。]‎ ‎59．A．interested B．confused C．annoyed D．discouraged D　[根据该句中的“pushed me to my limits”可知，这次挑战将“我”推向了极限；结合下文可知，“我”将在明年再次挑战自己，飞得更高，挑战另一个纪录；据此可以判断，这次的挑战并没有使“我”灰心(discouraged)。]‎ ‎60．A．promise B．balance C．record D．barrier C　[根据上一段倒数第二句中的“a new world record”可知，“我”想要飞得更高，打破另一个纪录(record)。A项意为“承诺”；B项意为“平衡”；D项意为“障碍”。]‎ ‎【四】‎ One day，a lady bought some bath soaps from a shop. When she opened one of the packets，she found that it had no soap；it was just an empty wrapper！She made a 1 against the manufacture and got money back with a successful claim. That being 2 ，there was a task before the management of the soap factory. How had this happened？How could they 3 that the accident would not occur again?‎ After a detailed 4 ，it was discovered that during the 5 of wrapping，it so 6 that one or two wrappers did get through without any soap in them. There was no way to 7 the difference between a full wrapper and an empty one. The process of handing each one separately for this purpose seemed to be very difficult. So，the technical 8 was given the job of finding the method to 9 the problem. The man prepared a detailed report and proposed setting up a computerbased system that would weigh and scan each bar，for the empty packs could not be 10 by a normal Xray machine.‎ The management heard him out and passed the 11 to release the funds to buy the machinery that he had proposed. An 12 worker said，“Excuse me，sir， 13 my rudeness，but I have a 14 that will cost a tiny amount of what you are planning to spend.”‎ The management 15 in the beginning. But 16 ，they heard him out and agreed to try out his proposal. The next day，the worker brought a strong industrial fan. He put it at an angle near the 17 belt，on which the packed soap bars were coming through，and 18 it on. The few empty wrappers that came through got 19 by the fan！A simple solution for a 20 problem!‎ This proves that the educated do not have a pattern on good ideas.‎ ‎【语篇解读】　本文是一篇记叙文。一位女顾客发现买的肥皂只有包装盒，于是向制造厂商投诉。制造厂商意识到必须彻底解决这一问题，一位未受过教育的工人用简单的方法解决了这个复杂的问题。‎ ‎1．A．comment　　 B．complaint C．thought D．claim B　[根据上文可知这位女顾客向制造厂商投诉。complaint“抱怨，投诉”；comment“评论”；thought“想法”；claim“声明”。]‎ ‎2．A．discovered B．stressed C．settled D．argued C　[根据下文内容可知，厂家在商讨避免这一问题的具体方法，说明投诉事件已经解决。settle“解决”；discover“发现”；stress“强调”；argue“争吵”。]‎ ‎3．A．enable B．ensure C．admit D．avoid B　[根据上文内容及设空处后面的“the accident would not occur again”可知此处说的是他们怎么确保这样的事件不再发生。ensure“确保”；enable“使能够”；admit“承认”；avoid“避免”。]‎ ‎4．A．investigation B．conclusion C．argument D．discussion A　[经过详细的调查，发现在包装过程中，个别没有肥皂的包装盒也碰巧通过了。investigation“调查”；conclusion“结论”；argument“争论”；discussion“讨论”。]‎ ‎5．A．position B．process C．performance D．possession B　[参见上题解析。process“过程”；position“位置”；performance“表现”；possession“拥有，财产”。]‎ ‎6．A．occurred B．believed C．happened D．stressed C　[it so happened that...碰巧，恰好。]‎ ‎7．A．send out B．lay out C．come out D．make out D　[根据下文“The process of handing each one separately for this purpose seemed to be very difficult.”可知没有办法辨认出包装里是否有肥皂。make out“辨认出”；send out“发送，派遣”；lay out“展示，安排”；come out“出版”。]‎ ‎8．A．department B．worker ‎ C．head D．company C　[技术主管被要求找到解决这个问题的方法。head“领导人，负责人”；department“部门”；worker“工人”；company“公司”。]‎ ‎9．A．reduce B．overcome C．search D．deny B　[参见上题解析。overcome“克服”；reduce“减少”；search“寻找”；deny“否认”。]‎ ‎10．A．directed B．driven C．developed D．spotted D　[根据设空处后的“a normal Xray machine”可知空的包装盒不能被一般的X射线机发现。spot“发现”；direct“管理，指挥”；drive“推动”；develop“发展”。]‎ ‎11．A．ban B．law C．policy D．order D　[根据设空处后的“to release the funds to buy the machinery that he had proposed”可知相关部门通过了发放资金去买检测机器的指示。order“指示，命令”；ban“禁令”；law“法律”；policy“政策”。]‎ ‎12．A．expert B．uneducated C．important D．unqualified B　[根据最后一段“This proves that the educated do not have a pattern on good ideas.”可知这位工人未接受过教育。uneducated“未受过教育的”；expert“熟练的，内行的”；important“重要的”；unqualified“不合格的”。]‎ ‎13．A．to B．in C．over D．for D　[excuse sb.for sth.原谅某人做某事。]‎ ‎14．A．guess B．solution C．problem D．design B　[根据下文“A simple solution”可知此处选B。solution“解决办法”；guess“猜测”；problem“问题”；design“设计”。]‎ ‎15．A．hesitated B．appreciated C．imagined D．agreed A　[根据下文“But 16 ，they heard him out and agreed to try out his proposal.”可知一开始他们对这位工人的话半信半疑。hesitate“犹豫”；appreciate“欣赏”；imagine“想象”；agree“同意”。]‎ ‎16．A．suddenly B．eventually C．differently D．eagerly B　[根据设空处后的“agreed to try out his proposal”可知最终他们接受了这位工人的建议。eventually“最后，终于”；suddenly“突然地”；differently“不同地”；eagerly“渴望地”。]‎ ‎17．A．observing B．transporting C．burning D．training B　[根据设空处后的“the packed soap bars were coming ‎ through”可知包装好的肥皂从传送带上通过。transporting belt“传送带”。]‎ ‎18．A．smoothed B．sharpened C．switched D．seized C　[根据设空处后的“The few empty wrappers that came through got 19 by the fan！”可知没有肥皂的包装盒被风扇吹跑了，因此推断风扇被打开了，起到了相应的作用。switch on“开启”。]‎ ‎19．A．blown off B．blown up C．blown out D．blown over A　[没有肥皂的包装盒被风扇吹跑了。blow off“吹掉”；blow up“爆炸”，blow out“吹熄”；blow over“平息”。]‎ ‎20．A．common B．complex C．fresh D．primary B　[与simple相对应的是complex。complex“复杂的”；common“常见的”；fresh“新鲜的”；primary“主要的”。]‎ ‎【五】‎ ‎ I was in desperate need of a break. The speech“witching hour” was upon us once again，dinner was burning on the stove，and fights were 21 between my two children. The crying was neverending and I was 22 the end of my rope. But I was holding down the fort until a way after bedtime.‎ I 23 a friend who has four children the same ages as mine，and she was in a similar 24 ．Our husbands were 25 the same meeting that night.I could hear the screaming in the 26 ，interrupted by Jen's shouting. She kept 27 the phone to pick up the baby because he was crying. It seemed as if we were all suffering 28 ．Couldn't there be a way for us to break up the sameness?‎ ‎ 29 ！‎ The first play date was at Jen's house the following Wednesday at 4 pm. My daughter 30 into the basement playroom with the other children. Jen and I sat just 31 some adult company.‎ We ordered a pizza and salad，and all of the children actually ate ‎ their dinner. My kids aren't big salad fans，but if other kids are eating it， 32 it's cool. The entire large pizza was eaten up rapidly. Jen and I did the 33 together. When we were done，we invited them back and they all danced to a music DVD 34 it was time to go. My kids went 35 to bed when we got home. I felt rejuvenated(恢复活力的)．The email from Jen the next morning 36 her similar feelings. We were on to something and it had to 37 ．‎ The following Wednesday play date was at my house，and it was 38 the same. The kids had a great time 39 ．Watching kids play together without fighting is a truly great thing. Wednesday night gives me a chance to sit and really 40 my children as little people.‎ ‎【语篇解读】　本文是一篇记叙文，孩子们总是争吵，这让“我”身心俱疲，但是后来“我”和一个朋友一起找到了解决这个问题的办法。‎ ‎21．A．breaking up B．dying down C．fading away D．breaking out D　[根据空后的“The crying was neverending”可知，两个孩子发生了争吵。break out意为“爆发，发生”。]‎ ‎22．A．at B．in C．on D．by A　[根据语境可知，孩子之间无休止的争吵哭闹让“我”忍无可忍。at the end of one's rope指“忍无可忍”。]‎ ‎23．A．met B．called ‎ C．invited D．visited B　[从下文中的“I could hear the screaming”和“the phone”可知，当时“我”给朋友打了电话。]‎ ‎24．A．condition B．situation C．consideration D．stage B　[根据下文内容可知，我们俩面临的情况差不多。situation意为“情况”，符合语境。condition“条件”；consideration“考虑”；stage“阶段”。]‎ ‎25．A．attending B．holding C．participating D．joining A　[我们两个人的丈夫那天晚上都在参加会议。attend“参加(会议)”。]‎ ‎26．A．environment B．atmosphere C．consequence D．background D　[当时我们在打电话，“我”可以听到电话那头的背景杂音，即孩子的叫声。background“背景声音”。 ]‎ ‎27．A．dropping B．holding C．throwing D．talking B　[根据下文的“because he was crying”并结合语境可知，她不断地中断我们的谈话去照看孩子。hold the phone表示中断谈话让对方稍等，但不挂断电话，符合语境。 ]‎ ‎28．A．differently B．regularly C．equally D．slightly C　[根据上文内容并结合下文的“break up the sameness”可知，我们的难处是一样的。equally“同等地”。]‎ ‎29．A．Completely B．Absolutely C．Perhaps D．Maybe B　[结合下文可知，“我”找到了解决的办法，因此此处表示“当然(有解决的办法)”。Absolutely在此意为“当然”。 ]‎ ‎30．A．hid B．fell C．disappeared D．dragged C　[“我”的女儿跑到地下室的游戏室和其他孩子一起玩，从“我”的视野中消失了。disappear“消失”。]‎ ‎31．A．appreciating B．expecting C．imagining D．enjoying D　[enjoy sb.'s company意为“享受某人的陪伴”。孩子们在一起玩，“我”和Jen不受干扰，享受着成人的陪伴。]‎ ‎32．A．apparently B．surprisingly C．similarly D．oppositely A　[虽然“我”的孩子不喜欢吃沙拉，但是看到其他孩子都在吃，‎ 他们也觉得很酷。根据下文的“The entire large pizza was eaten up rapidly”可知。apparently“显然地”。]‎ ‎33．A．cleaning B．washing C．cooking D．dancing A　[孩子们吃完以后“我”和朋友Jen一起打扫(卫生)。do the cleaning意为“打扫”。]‎ ‎34．A．when B．unless C．until D．before C　[孩子们随着音乐DVD跳舞，一直到我们该离开的时候。]‎ ‎35．A．slowly B．actively C．unwillingly D．right D　[回到家以后，孩子们就立刻上床睡觉了。right意为“立刻，马上”。]‎ ‎36．A．announced B．explained C．confirmed D．delivered C　[第二天早上“我”收到了Jen的邮件，这封邮件使“我”确信Jen和“我”有相似的感觉。announce“宣布”；explain“解释”；confirm“使确信”；deliver“传送”。]‎ ‎37．A．improve B．continue C．stop D．start B　[我们找到了解决问题的办法，所以我们要继续这样做。]‎ ‎38．A．usually B．exactly C．generally D．accurately B　[第二次让孩子们一起玩耍是在“我”家，结果与上次完全一样。usually“经常”；exactly“完全地”；generally“广泛地”；accurately“准确地”。]‎ ‎39．A．making themselves up B．wearing themselves out ‎ C．setting themselves apart D．giving themselves away B　[孩子玩得很高兴，累得筋疲力尽。make up“化妆”；wear ‎ out“让……极度疲乏”；set apart“使与众不同”；give away“暴露”。]‎ ‎40．A．understand B．notice C．observe D．realize C　[根据前一句中的“Watching kids play”可知答案。]‎ ‎[六]‎ One day，while we were visiting my parents on a farm in late summer，Dad mentioned he'd always wanted a Crimson King Maple Tree for the yard. Mom agreed that the trees were 41 ．‎ Like many other parents，mine were hard to 42 for，so I figured this was a great opportunity to get them something they'd 43 ．I also thought two would be even better. I checked the 44 at work and decided it was a bit more than I could 45 —but all of my siblings(兄弟姊妹) agreed to give some money to buy the trees.‎ In northern Ohio，you don't plant maple trees at Christmas，so we decided to 46 Mom and Dad with a special Christmas in October before the ground 47 ．We asked my aunt if she'd help us with the “ 48 ”，and she called my parents 49 to say she was coming for a Sunday visit. Then my sisters and sistersinlaw went into 50 ，planning a big holiday turkey dinner.‎ On the 51 Sunday，we all met at my house and 52 the trees into a truck. I 53 as Santa Claus. When we arrived at my parents' house，Dad was 54 something was wrong first. He and Mom were amazed when we told them 55 we were there.‎ When Christmas 56 ，of course，we couldn't go to our parents' house emptyhanded，so Mom and Dad got 57 presents that year. Almost half a century later，I 58 drive by the old farm and smile when I see those big，handsome 59 and remember giving a special 60 to special people at Christmas in October.‎ ‎【语篇解读】　本文为记叙文，涉及家庭关系话题。作者讲述了自己和亲人们一起用特别的方式给其父母带来惊喜的经历。‎ ‎41．A．distinctive B．fragrant C．expensive D．pretty D　[上文提及父亲想要在庭院种植一棵枫树，下文提及“those big，handsome”，故此处应是母亲也欣然同意，认为枫树很漂亮(pretty)。distinctive“与众不同的”；fragrant“芳香的”。]‎ ‎42．A．shop B．represent C．answer D．care A　[根据上文的“Like many other parents，mine were hard to”，下文的“so I figured this was a great opportunity to get them something”以及接下来介绍的作者兄弟姊妹几人为父母买礼物的内容可知，此处指作者觉得给父母买东西是很难的，故选shop“购物”。]‎ ‎43．A．deserve B．appreciate C．advertise D．imagine B　[根据上文的“Dad mentioned he'd always wanted a Crimson King Maple Tree for the yard...”及下文介绍的为父母买礼物的内容可知，此处指作者认为这是一个给父母买他们欣赏的东西的好机会。deserve“值得，应得”；appreciate“感激，欣赏”；advertise“为……做广告”；imagine“想象”。]‎ ‎44．A．result B．number C．price D．express C　[根据下文的“but all of my siblings(兄弟姊妹)agreed to give some money to buy the trees”可知，作者在上班时查看了一下枫树的价格(price)，认为它的价格比自己能支付得起(afford)的还要高一点。express“快递”。]‎ ‎45．A．afford B．expect C．fancy D．handle A　[参见上题解析。]‎ ‎[易错点拨]　学生易误选B项。本题的解题关键在于准确理解下文的“but all of my siblings(兄弟姊妹)agreed to give some money to buy the trees”(但是我所有的兄弟姊妹都同意凑钱买树)，由该内容可知，‎ 空处所在语境表示的应是枫树的价格比作者能支付得起的还要高一点，而仅仅是比预期的价格高一点的话不足以成为下文“所有的兄弟姊妹都同意凑钱买树”的理由。故可排除B项。‎ ‎46．A．frighten B．assist C．surprise D．reward C　[从下文作者联合其姑姑来帮忙实施这个计划以及计划具体实施的内容可知，作者他们想给父母一个惊喜(surprise)。assist“帮助，协助”。]‎ ‎47．A．warmed B．froze C．softened D．darkened B　[根据上下文语境及句中的“In northern Ohio，you don't plant maple trees at Christmas”“a special Christmas in October before the ground”可知，作者他们决定在土地上冻之前让父母度过一个特别的圣诞节。freeze“结冰”，符合语境。soften“变软，软化”。]‎ ‎48．A．trick B．purchase C．choice D．decoration A　[根据上下文语境可知，作者询问姑姑是否可以帮忙实施这个“骗局(trick)”。]‎ ‎49．A．in advance B．in time C．by accident D．on purpose A　[根据上下文语境可知，作者的姑姑提前(in advance)给作者的父母打电话说她会在周日来拜访。in time“及时”；by accident“意外地”；on purpose“故意地”。]‎ ‎50．A．service B．action C．effect D．production B　[根据下文的“planning a big holiday turkey dinner”可知，随后，作者的姊妹和嫂子(或弟媳)行动起来。go into action“行动起来”，符合语境。go into service“投入使用”；go into effect“生效”；go into production“投产”。]‎ ‎51．A．regular B．separate C．given D．chosen D　[根据语境可知，作者和亲人们在选定的(chosen)那个周日聚到自己家里。regular“惯常的，有规律的”。]‎ ‎52．A．sorted B．loaded C．transported D．transplanted B　[根据下文的“the trees into a truck”可知，作者他们把树装上(loaded)卡车。transport“运输，运送”；transplant“移植”。]‎ ‎53．A．dressed up B．passed off C．looked on D．started out A　[根据下文的“as Santa Claus”可知，作者把自己装扮(dressed up)成圣诞老人。pass sb./sth.off as“把……冒充为……”；look on sb./sth.as“把……当作……”；start out as“以……开始，起初是……”。]‎ ‎54．A．delighted B．annoyed C．disappointed D．convinced D　[根据上下文语境及句中的“something was wrong first”可知，作者的父亲一开始以为是哪里出了问题。convinced“确信，坚信”符合语境。]‎ ‎55．A．when B．how C．why D．whether C　[根据语境可知，当我们告诉他们我们为什么(why)会在那里的时候，父母感到很吃惊。 ]‎ ‎56．A．came around B．dropped out C．turned up D．drew in A　[根据下文的内容可知，当又到圣诞节时，作者他们去探望父母。come around“再次出现，再度发生”；drop out“退出”；turn up“出现”；draw in“(白天变得)渐短”。]‎ ‎57．A．generous B．additional C．double D．special C　[根据上文的“In northern Ohio，you don't plant maple trees at Christmas，so we decided to...with a special Christmas in October”可知，作者他们在十月份的时候已经为父母送上了一份特别的圣诞节礼物，‎ 而在真正的圣诞节到来的时候，他们又不能空手去拜访自己的父母，故作者的父母那年是收到了双份的(double)圣诞节礼物。additional“额外的”。]‎ ‎58．A．even B．just C．once D．still D　[根据上下文语境可知，时隔几乎半个世纪之后，当作者看到那些高大、漂亮的枫树(trees)时依然(still)会面带微笑地驶过那个农场。]‎ ‎59．A．farms B．trees C．trucks D．yards B　[参见上题解析。]‎ ‎60．A．congratulation B．gift C．donation D．greeting B　[作者看着那些枫树时，会想起自己多年前在特别的圣诞节送给父母的特别的礼物(gift)。上文中的“presents that year”亦是关键提示。donation“捐赠物”；greeting“问候”。]‎ ‎ [七]‎ ‎ Honest Thanks I sat down at my desk and started writing. I wrote an emotional letter of gratitude. I put the notecard into the 1 ，sealed it and stuck the stamps on it，but when it came to actually placing the letter into the mailbox...I 2 ．‎ The letter was to a schoolmate with whom I kept in contact via Facebook 3 ．She had inspired me to live a(n) 4 life—for example，by 5 more.‎ Her volunteer efforts weren't 6 —she wasn't building wells in Uganda，but 7 she was doing small，local good deeds，such as serving as a crossing guard. These were things I could do，too. She made me 8 I could make a difference here at home. I felt I should let her know how her 9 positively influenced my life. I could have easily sent her an email， 10 that seemed a bit lame for such an important thank you. That's ‎ why I ended up 11 the letter. But now I stood before the mailbox，unable to place the envelope inside. What was 12 me？Why was this so 13 to do？I guess I felt strange because it wasn't like she was my best friend. I just knew her. “People don't 14 do this，” I thought to myself. However， 15 thinking it over，I still felt a(n) 16 to let her know how grateful I was. Finally，I put the envelope in the mailbox.‎ Weeks later I received her reply. She was 17 a tough time and my letter meant the 18 to her. She didn't know she had such a (n) 19 on others. Not only did this letter make her happy，but her response to it increased my 20 of happiness. I decided to write a gratitude letter to someone each month. Cultivating gratitude is a great skill to practice. Life is too short not to do it.‎ ‎【语篇解读】　本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。“我”在脸书上认识了一个朋友，她鼓励“我”参加志愿活动，“我”因此感受到了不同的人生。为了表示感谢，“我”给她手写了一封信，没想到她收到信时正经历人生的艰难时刻，“我”的信鼓舞了她，她的回复也提高了“我”的幸福程度。‎ ‎1．A．envelope　 B．drawer C．handbag D．pocket A　[根据该句中的“sealed it and stuck the stamps on it”可知，“我”将便笺卡放进信封，然后封上，再贴上邮票。A项意为“信封”，故A项正确。B项意为“抽屉”；C项意为“小手提包”；D项意为“口袋”。]‎ ‎2．A．sighed B．froze C．panicked D．smiled B　[根据该句中的“but when it came to actually placing the letter into the mailbox”可知，但是当确实要把信投放到信箱时，“我”停住不动了。freeze意为“停住不动，惊呆”，符合语境，故B项正确。]‎ ‎3．A．usually B．formally C．occasionally D．secretly C　[根据下文第三段的“it wasn't like she was my best friend.I just knew ‎ her”可知，“我”仅仅认识她。据此可以判断，我们只是通过脸书偶尔联系。C项意为“偶尔”，故C项正确。A项意为“经常地”；B项意为“正式地”；D项意为“秘密地”。]‎ ‎4．A．different B．tough C．enthusiastic D．rich A　[根据下文第三段的“Her volunteer efforts”并结合该句中的“inspired”可以判断，她鼓励“我”过不同的生活，比如多参加志愿活动。A项意为“不同的”，故A项正确。B项意为“艰苦的”；C项意为“热情的”；D项意为“富裕的”。]‎ ‎5．A．enjoying B．volunteering C．exercising D．travelling B　[参见上题解析。B项意为“自愿做”，故B项正确。]‎ ‎6．A．essential B．meaningful C．ordinary D．huge D　[根据该句中的“she was doing small，local good deeds”可知，她所做的志愿活动并非大事，而是在当地做一些善事。故选D项，huge与该句中的small对应。]‎ ‎7．A．once B．also C．still D．instead D　[参见上题解析。D项意为“反而，却”，符合语境，故D项正确。]‎ ‎8．A．accept B．realize C．admit D．prove B　[根据语境可知，她使“我”意识到，“我”也可以发挥一定的作用。B项意为“意识到，认识到”，故B项正确。A项意为“接受”；C项意为“承认”；D项意为“证明”。]‎ ‎9．A．words B．thoughts C．example D．emotion C　[根据语境可知，“我”要让她知道，她积极的榜样作用影响了“我”的人生。C项意为“榜样”，故C项正确。A项意为“话语”；B项意为“思想”；D项意为“情感”。]‎ ‎10．A．and B．but C．so D．or B　[根据该句中的easily和important可以判断，“我”给她发一封电子邮件很容易，但是这似乎无法表达“我”对她的深切感谢。根据语境可以判断，空处前后之间为转折关系。]‎ ‎11．A．editing B．receiving C．answering D．handwriting D　[根据上文第一段第一句中的“writing”可知，为了表达对她的衷心感谢，“我”给她手写了一封信。]‎ ‎12．A．stopping B．urging C．encouraging D．confusing A　[根据上文中的“unable to place the envelope inside”可知，“我”无法将信封投进信箱；据此可以判断，“我”不知道是什么阻止了“我”。A项意为“阻止”，故A项正确。]‎ ‎13．A．boring B．pleasant C．hard D．cool C　[根据上文中的“unable to place the envelope inside”可以判断，“我”不知道为何将信封投进信箱如此困难。C项意为“困难的”，故C项正确。]‎ ‎14．A．directly B．constantly C．equally D．normally D　[根据上文中的“I guess I felt strange...knew her”可知，她并不是“我”最好的朋友，“我”仅仅认识她，“我”却给她亲笔写信。故可推断，通常人们是不会这么做的。D项意为“通常，正常情况下”，故D项正确。A项意为“直接地”；B项意为“始终，一直”；C项意为“平等地”。]‎ ‎15．A．until B．after C．while D．before B　[根据该句中的“However”和“I still”可知，在仔细考虑了这种“不正常”的行为之后，“我”还是渴望让她知道“我”是多么感谢她。B项意为“在……之后”，故B项正确。]‎ ‎16．A．desire B．ambition C．fear D．curiosity A　[参见上题解析。A项意为“渴望”，故A项正确。]‎ ‎17．A．going through B．going for C．going against D．going over A　[根据该句中的“a tough time”可知，她正在经历一段艰难时期。A项意为“经历，遭受”，故A项正确。B项意为“努力争取”；C项意为“违反，反对”；D项意为“仔细检查”。]‎ ‎18．A．earth B．world C．dream D．future B　[根据该句中的“my letter meant the 18 to her”可以判断，她正在经历一段艰难时期，“我”的感谢信对她来说非常重要。mean the world to sb.表示“对某人非常重要”，故B项正确。A项意为“地球”；C项意为“梦想”；D项意为“未来”。]‎ ‎19．A．comment B．honor C．influence D．concern C　[根据上文第三段中的“influenced”可以判断，她不知道她竟然对他人有如此大的影响。C项意为“影响”，故C项正确。A项意为“评论”；B项意为“荣誉，尊敬”；D项意为“担心”。]‎ ‎20．A．search B．appreciation C．level D．experience C　[根据语境可知，这封信不但让她幸福，她的回复也提高了“我”的幸福程度。C项意为“水平，程度”，故C项正确。A项意为“搜查”；B项意为“感谢”；D项意为“经历”。]‎ ‎ [八]‎ When you are living a fully scheduled life，every minute counts. No matter how many ways you divide your 21 ，there's never enough time in a day to catch up.‎ Six years ago，I was 22 with a carefree，stopandsmelltheroses ‎ type of 23 ．When I needed to rush out，she was taking her sweet 24 picking out a purse and a shining crown. When I needed to have a 25 lunch，she'd stop to speak to the elderly woman who looked like her grandma. Whenever my child caused me to deviate (偏离) from my main 26 ，I thought to myself，we don't have time for this. 27 ，the two words I most commonly spoke to my little lover of life were：“ 28 ！”‎ Then one day，things 29 ．We'd just picked up my older daughter from kindergarten and were getting out of the car. Seeing her little sister not going fast enough for her liking，my older daughter said，“ You are so 30 ．” When the older one crossed her own arms，it dawned on me that her annoyed look 31 that of mine. I saw the damage my hurried existence was doing to 32 of my children.‎ Though my 33 to slow down was made almost three years ago，living at a slower pace still takes great effort. My younger daughter is my living 34 of why I must keep trying. In fact，she reminded me once again the other day. When I thought my little child was going to eat the last 35 of an ice cream，she held out a spoonful of it.“I saved the last for you，” she said. At that moment，I 36 I'd just got the deal of a lifetime. I gave my child a little time，and unexpectedly， 37 ，she reminded me that things taste 38 and love comes easier when you stop 39 through life.‎ Pausing to delight in the simple joys of daily life is the only way to truly live. Trust me，I learned from the world's born 40 in joyful living.‎ ‎【语篇解读】　本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。“我”工作繁忙，常常感到时间不够用，这种忙碌的习惯事实上对“我”的两个女儿造成了伤害；后来，“我”决心改变自己，放慢匆忙的脚步，享受美好的生活。‎ ‎21．A．attention　 B．memory C．love D．experience A　[根据语境可知，不管有多少途径分配你的注意力，‎ 你每天总会感到时间不够。A项意为“注意力”，故A项正确。]‎ ‎22．A．bored B．blessed C．content D．patient B　[根据语境可以判断，“我”幸运地享受着和女儿无忧无虑的生活。be blessed with为固定搭配，意为“享有(幸福等)，赋有(能力等)”，故B项正确。]‎ ‎23．A．sister B．grandma C．son D．daughter D　[根据下文的“my child”和第三段的“my older daughter” “her little sister”可以判断，D项正确。]‎ ‎24．A．time B．ice cream C．step D．lunch A　[根据该句中的“picking out a purse and a shining crown”可以判断，“我”的女儿正享受着她的美好时光，挑选她的钱包和闪亮的王冠。故A项正确。]‎ ‎25．A．big B．quick C．nutritious D．joyful B　[根据上文的“rush out”可知，此处指“我”想要快速吃午饭。B项意为“快的”，故B项正确。]‎ ‎26．A．goal B．responsibility C．schedule D．interest C　[根据第一段的第一句“When you are living a fully scheduled life，every minute counts”可知，这里指无论什么时候“我”的孩子让“我”偏离计划。C项意为“工作计划，日程安排”，故C项正确。 ]‎ ‎27．A．Consequently B．Frankly C．Surprisingly D．Unusually A　[根据上文中的“we don't have time for this”和该句中的“the two words I most commonly spoke to my little lover of life were”可以判断，我们没有时间，所以“我”经常跟孩子说两个词“赶快”。据此可知，前后句之间为因果关系。A项意为“因此，所以”，故A项正确。 ]‎ ‎28．A．Cheer up B．Pull up C．Shut up D．Hurry up D　[参见上题解析。 ]‎ ‎29．A．improved B．changed C．appeared D．worsened B　[根据该句中的“Then one day，things”以及下文内容可以判断，后来有一天，情况发生了变化。B项意为“改变”，故B项正确。]‎ ‎30．A．silly B．excited C．careful D．slow D　[根据该句中的“Seeing her little sister not going fast enough for her liking”可知，看到她的妹妹没有如她所愿足够快，“我”的大女儿说“你太慢了”。D项意为“慢的”，故D项正确。]‎ ‎31．A．silenced B．contradicted C．mirrored D．encouraged C　[根据该句中的“that of mine”可以判断，大女儿恼怒的表情反映着“我”的样子。C项意为“反映，反射”，故C项正确。]‎ ‎32．A．both B．all C．some D．neither A　[根据该段中的“my older daughter”和“her little sister”可知，“我”有两个女儿，故这里指“我”意识到“我”的匆忙对两个孩子造成了伤害。故用both。] ‎ ‎33．A．demand B．offer C．promise D．mistake C　[根据语境可知，尽管差不多三年前“我”就做了要慢下来的承诺，但是过慢速生活仍要付出很多努力。C项意为“承诺”，故C项正确。]‎ ‎34．A．reminder B．memory C．image D．example A　[根据该句中的“of why I must keep trying”和下文中的“she reminded me once again”可知，“我”的小女儿提醒着“我”为什么“我”必须努力尝试慢下来。A项意为“提醒人的事物”，故A项正确。] ‎ ‎35．A．half B．bite C．cup D．piece B　[根据下文中的“I saved the last for you”可知，当“我”认为“我”的孩子要吃最后一口(bite)冰淇淋时，“我”没料到她将最后一勺递给“我”。故B项正确。]‎ ‎36．A．wondered B．realized C．recognized D．valued B　[根据语境可知，在那一刻“我”意识到，“我”刚享受到终身难得的待遇。B项意为“意识到”，故B项正确。]‎ ‎37．A．in conclusion B．in short C．in return D．in fact C　[根据语境可知，“我”给了孩子一点儿时间，意外地她回报了“我”很多。C项意为“作为回报”，故C项正确。A项意为“最后”，B项意为“简言之”，D项意为“事实上”，都与语境不符。]‎ ‎38．A．hotter B．softer C．sourer D．sweeter D　[根据上文中孩子将最后一勺冰淇淋留给“我”吃，“我”体会到了人生难得的待遇可知，孩子的行为让“我”知道，当停止匆忙的生活时，人们就会体会到更加甜蜜的生活。故D项正确。]‎ ‎39．A．rushing B．going C．getting D．surviving A　[根据上文第二段中的“rush out”可以判断，A项正确。]‎ ‎40．A．scientist B．magician ‎ C．expert D．designer C　[根据语境可知，相信“我”，这是“我”从世界上天生的享受生活的专家那里学到的。这里的“世界上天生的享受生活的专家”为比喻，是指“我”的小女儿。C项意为“专家”，符合语境，故C项正确。 ]‎ ‎ [九]‎ Thinking of my good friends，I sense that my attitudes are totally ‎ different towards men and women.‎ My earliest childhood friend is Donald. In the street was a(n) 41 old German truck. No wheels. No doors. Each day， 42 we were flying over the Atlantic in that truck—our “airplane”，there came that wonderful moment：“ Engine 43 ！”I'd shout，“We'll have to jump out.” Glancing at me，he'd say，“I can't 44 ！”“Fear not！I'll drag you to the 45 ．”And when we swam 46 the dust，Donald cried“Sharks！”But I always 47 him. The next day，changing 48 ，Donald would do the same to me. We saved each other hundreds of times，but when my family really did leave for America，we could do 49 ．We just cried silently as the train 50 ．‎ These days，Jessica is one of my best friends. Recently we were swimming on the shore of the Atlantic，the 51 one I had “flown” over in my German truck with Donald. We were far from the shore when we both thought we 52 a shark！We began swimming 53 toward the shore. Although in 54 ，I fell back to protect her. In the end，the“shark” proved 55 ，but not my deep emotional feelings for my friend. We looked into each other's eyes and said，“I love you！”‎ You see with women I could be 56 ，emotionally honest and transparent. With male friends，it seemed impossible to 57 caring feelings however deep the friendship was. Much to my 58 ，research shows that men and women have very different 59 and rational (理性的)processes. I do love all my friends—only the means of expression 60 ．‎ ‎【语篇解读】　本文是一篇夹叙夹议文，通过讲述“我”和朋友Donald和Jessica在一起时的经历，说明了“我”对待男性朋友和女性朋友的情感表达方式是不同的。‎ ‎41．A．advanced B．decorated C．abandoned D．updated C　[根据下文中的“No wheels. No doors”可知，‎ 这是一辆废弃的(abandoned)德国卡车。advanced“高级的”；decorated“装饰的”；updated“更新的”。]‎ ‎42．A．before B．while C．after D．until B　[根据语境可知，每天当(while)我们乘坐飞机(旧的德国卡车)飞越大西洋时，美妙的时刻就来临了。]‎ ‎43．A．loss B．death C．pressure D．failure D　[根据下文的“We'll have to jump out”可知，此处表示“发动机(出现)故障(failure)”，故选D。]‎ ‎44．A．jump B．swim C．die D．run B　[根据上文中的“we were flying over the Atlantic”及“We'll have to jump out”和下文的“when we swam”可知，此处表示“我不会游泳(swim)”。]‎ ‎45．A．dust B．river C．truck D．shore D　[参见上题解析。因为Donald不会游泳，故此处表示“我会拖着你一起到岸(shore)上”。]‎ ‎46．A．over B．through C．across D．beyond B　[根据语境可知，此处表示“当我们游过(一片)灰尘时”，through表示从空间内部穿过，此处是dust“灰尘”，故应选B。]‎ ‎47．A．left B．fetched C．rescued D．defeated C　[根据空前的“Sharks”及“But”可知，此处表示“但是我总是营救(rescued)他”。leave“留下”；fetch“去取回”；defeat“打败”。]‎ ‎48．A．roles B．manners C．images D．forms A　[根据上文讲述的我们的游戏和扮演的角色可知，此处表示“第二天我们交换角色(roles)”。 ]‎ ‎49．A．something B．nothing C．anything D．everything B　[根据空前的“We saved each other hundreds of times”及“but”可知，在游戏中我们互相营救了几百次，但是当我们家真的要离开去美国的时候，我们什么事情都做不了，故选B。]‎ ‎50．A．broke down B．moved in C．pulled away D．blew up C　[根据语境可知，当火车开动(pulled away)时，我们默默地哭了。break down“分解，失败”；move in“搬进新居”；blow up“炸毁，给(某物)充气”。]‎ ‎51．A．very B．last C．first D．only A　[根据空后的“one I had ‘flown’over in my German truck with Donald”可知，此处应选A。the very one表示“就是那一个”。]‎ ‎52．A．attacked B．spotted C．annoyed D．killed B　[根据“We began swimming 53 toward the shore”及语境可知，当我们都认为发现了(spotted)鲨鱼时，我们已远离了海岸。]‎ ‎53．A．eagerly B．casually C．hardly D．crazily D　[根据上文可知，我们疯狂地(crazily)往岸边游去。eagerly“迫切地”；casually“偶然地”；hardly“几乎不”。]‎ ‎54．A．panic B．hesitation C．doubt D．silence A　[根据语境可知，尽管恐慌、害怕(in panic)，“我”还是游回去保护她。hesitation“犹豫”；doubt“怀疑”；silence“沉默”。]‎ ‎55．A．fierce B．friendly C．imaginary D．true C　[根据语境可知，鲨鱼被证明是我们想象的(imaginary)，但是“我”对朋友的深情是真实的。]‎ ‎56．A．cool B．shy C．passive D．open D　[根据空后的“emotionally honest and transparent”可知，和女性朋友在一起，“我”是坦率的(open)。 ]‎ ‎57．A．express B．hide C．admit D．control A　[根据空后的“however deep the friendship was”可知，和男性朋友在一起，无论友谊多么深厚，表达(express)关心的感情看起来都是不可能的。]‎ ‎58．A．embarrassment B．disappointment C．relief D．surprise C　[根据空后的“research shows...processes”可知，此处表示“令我非常宽慰的是”。to one's relief为固定短语，意为“令人宽慰的是”。]‎ ‎59．A．emotional B．physical C．mental D．moral A　[文章讨论的是情感的表达，故应选emotional“情感的”。physical“身体的”；mental“精神的”；moral“道德的”。]‎ ‎60．A．changes B．develops C．matters D．differs D　[根据本段内容可知，“我”确实爱“我”的朋友们，只是“我”的表达方式不同(differs)。]‎ ‎ [十]‎ When my sister Diane began playing the violin，she was seven. How did she sound？Terrible. But she didn't 1 ．At twelve，she asked our parents if she could 2 a fulltime music school. They said no. Actually，everyone agreed that my sister 3 talent.‎ I was better at my 4 ．My teacher had told my parents that I had great 5 ．So my parents found the best piano teacher in the area to 6 me. But the only time he was 7 was Saturday afternoons at 3 p．m. ‎ Back then，I was 8 about the British TV show “The Avengers”，which was 9 every Saturday at 3 p．m. I let nothing take up my “The Avengers” hour. So I 10 this amazing opportunity. Today，I don't even have a 11 in my house.‎ My sister became an engineer，but she 12 stopped making music. When she was in her 40s，she switched her 13 ．She went back to college，got a(n) 14 in music education，and became a music teacher. She starts kids off on their first instrument and gives them all the encouragement and support she never 15 .‎ Recently，she and a pianist pal put on a recital. A big crowd of friends and family 16 for her. As she played，I looked around at the 17 ．Everyone was 18 enjoying the music. It occurred to me that I was the only person that remembered that 7yearold kid making those perfectly 19 sounds and knew how far she had come，despite 20 ．‎ Talent is important. But enthusiasm is even more important.‎ ‎【语篇解读】　本文是一篇夹叙夹议文，通过讲述妹妹追求梦想的经历告诉我们：天赋很重要，但更重要的是热情。‎ ‎1．A．advance B．quit C．reflect D．listen B　[根据上文的“How did she sound？Terrible”可知，“我”妹妹的小提琴演奏得糟糕透了；结合本句的“But”表示的转折意义可知，但她没有放弃(quit)。]‎ ‎2．A．inspect B．open C．attend D．visit C　[根据上文可知，尽管妹妹的小提琴演奏得很糟糕，但是她仍不愿放弃；据此可以判断，本句句意为：在十二岁时，她问父母她是否可以去全日制的音乐学校上学。attend school为固定搭配，意为“上学”。]‎ ‎3．A．lacked B．spotted C．possessed D．admired A　[根据上文的“They said ‎ no”和父母没有答应让她去全日制音乐学校学习可以判断，每个人都认为“我”的妹妹缺乏(lacked)天赋，故A项正确。]‎ ‎4．A．major B．project C．composition D．instrument D　[根据本段第三句的“So my parents found the best piano teacher in the area”可知，“我”的父母为“我”找了当地最好的钢琴老师教“我”学钢琴；据此可以判断，与妹妹相比，“我”更擅长“我”的乐器。]‎ ‎5．A．patience B．enthusiasm C．potential D．ambition C　[根据下文的“So my parents found the best piano teacher in the area”可知，“我”的父母为“我”找了当地最好的钢琴老师来教“我”学钢琴；据此可以判断，老师告诉父母说“我”很有潜能(potential)。A项意为“耐心”，B项意为“热情”，D项意为“抱负”，都与语境不符。]‎ ‎6．A．train B．examine C．correct D．challenge A　[参见上题解析。A项意为“培训，教育”；B项意为“检查”；C项意为“改正”；D项意为“挑战”。]‎ ‎7．A．punctual B．skillful C．occupied D．available D　[根据语境可知，钢琴老师只有每周六下午三点有空。D项意为“有空的”，符合语境，故D项正确。A项意为“准时的”，B项意为“技术好的”，C项意为“使用中”，都与语境不符。]‎ ‎8．A．sensitive B．crazy C．serious D．particular B　[根据本句中的“about the British TV show”可判断，“我”热衷于一档英国电视节目。be crazy about为固定搭配，意为“热衷于”，故B项正确。A项意为“敏感的”，C项意为“严肃的”，D项意为“特别的，挑剔的”，都与语境不符。]‎ ‎9．A．filmed B．designed C．aired D．commented C　[根据该句中的“every Saturday at 3 p．m.”可知，‎ 这档英国电视节目在每周六的下午三点播放。air在本句中意为“播出，播放”，属于熟词生义，故C项正确。A项意为“拍电影”，B项意为“设计”，D项意为“评论”。]‎ ‎10．A．jumped at B．turned down C．waited for D．opened up B　[根据上文的“I let nothing take up my‘The Avengers’hour”可知，“我”不让任何事情占用“我”看这档节目的时间，据此可以判断，“我”拒绝了这一机会。B项意为“拒绝”，符合语境，故B项正确。A项意为“迫不及待地接受”，C项意为“等待，等候”，D项意为“打开”，都与语境不符。]‎ ‎11．A．tutor B．violin C．musician D．piano D　[根据本段的“So my parents found the best piano teacher in the area”可以判断，由于“我”拒绝了学钢琴，所以现在家里甚至一台钢琴也没有，故D项正确。]‎ ‎12．A．never B．once C．already D．even A　[根据空后两句可知，“我”妹妹在四十几岁时上大学学习音乐；据此可知，尽管“我”妹妹成了一名工程师，但是她从未(never)停止对音乐的追求，故A项正确。 ]‎ ‎13．A．attitude B．career C．plan D．position B　[根据下文的“and became a music teacher”可知，在她四十几岁时，她改变了职业(career)，从工程师成为一名音乐老师，故B项正确。A项意为“态度”，C项意为“计划”，D项意为“地位”，都与语境不符。 ]‎ ‎14．A．scholarship B．sponsor C．degree D．assistant C　[根据句中的“She went back to college”和“and became a music teacher”可知，她重返大学学习音乐，并取得了音乐教育的学位(degree)，成了一名音乐老师。A项意为“奖学金”，B项意为“赞助人”，D项意为“助手”，都与语境不符。]‎ ‎15．A．provided B．imagined C．received D．expected C　[根据上文可知，“我”的父母认为妹妹没有音乐天赋，拒绝了妹妹上全日制音乐学校的请求，据此可以判断，妹妹做音乐老师时，给了孩子们她未曾得到(received)的鼓励和支持。A项意为“提供”，B项意为“想象”，D项意为“期望”，都与语境不符。]‎ ‎16．A．voted B．feared C．stayed up D．turned up D　[根据上文的“put on a recital”可知，妹妹和一位钢琴家举办了一场演奏会；据此可以判断，朋友和家人们都到场了。A项意为“投票”，B项意为“担心，害怕”，C项意为“熬夜”，D项意为“到达，露面”。]‎ ‎17．A．students B．audience C．spotlights D．platform B　[根据下文的“enjoying the music”可知，所有人都在欣赏妹妹演奏的音乐；据此可知，“我”环顾了四周的观众(audience)，故B项正确。A项意为“学生”，C项意为“聚光灯”，D项意为“平台，讲台”。]‎ ‎18．A．obviously B．desperately C．appropriately D．anxiously A　[根据本句中的“enjoying the music”可知，很显然(obviously)，所有人都在欣赏妹妹演奏的音乐。B项意为“极其”，C项意为“恰当地”，D项意为“着急地”，都与语境不符。]‎ ‎19．A．booming B．pleasing C．awful D．powerful C　[根据上文的“How did she sound？Terrible”可知，七岁时，“我”妹妹的小提琴演奏得糟糕透了(awful)，故C项正确。A项意为“迅速发展的”，B项意为“令人愉快的”，D项意为“有力量的”，都与语境不符。]‎ ‎20．A．everything B．something C．everybody D．somebody A　[根据本句中的“and knew how far she had come，despite”并结合上文可知，“我”想起了妹妹七岁时演奏小提琴的糟糕的声音，只有“我”知道她不顾一切(everything)走了多远。]‎