完形填空(共20小题;每小题1.5分,满分30分)
阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的四册选项(A、B、C、D)中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Most people give little thought to the pens they write with , especially since the printers in modern homes and offices mean that very 36things are handwritten .All too often,people buy a pen based only on 37,and wonder why they are not satisfied 38 ,they begin to use it ,However, buying a pen that you’ll enjoy is not 39 if you keep the following in wond.
First of all, a pen should fit comfortably in your hand and be 40 to use .The thickness of the pen is the most important characteristic(特征)41comfort. Having a small hand and thick fingers, you may 43 a fatter pen .The length of a pen can 44 influence comfort. A pen that is too 45 can easily feel top-heavy and unstable.
Then, the writing point of the pen should 46 the ink to flow evenly(均匀的) while that pen remains in touch with the paper 47 will make it possibly for you to creat a 48 line of writing .The point should also be sensitive enough to 49 ink from running when the pen is lifted.A point that does not block the 50 may leave drops of ink, 51 you pick the pen up and put it down again.
52 ,the pen should make a thick , dark line. Fine-line pens may 53 bad handwriting, but fine, delicate lines do not command 54 next to printed text ,as ,55, a singnature on a printed letter .A broader line, on the other hand ,gives an impression of confidence and authority (权威)。
36.A.many B.few C.pleasant D.important
37.A.looks B.reason C.value D.advantanges
38.A.once B.if C.because D.though
39.A.coveenient B.practocal C.strange D.difficult
40.A.heavy B.easy C. hard D.safe
41.A.taking B.finding C.determining D.seeking
42.A.strong B.weaker C.smaller D.larger
43.A.prefer B.recommend C.prepare D. demand
44.A.hardly B.also C. never D。 still
45.a.thick B.light C. rong D. soft
46.A.change B.allow C. reduce D .press
47. Athey B. one C. this D. some
48. A. from B. rough C. black D. smooth
49. A. prevent B. free C. protect D. remove
50. A. way B. sight C. flow D. stream
51. A. so B. as C. and D. yet
52. A. Meanwhile B. Generally C. Afterwards D. Finally
53. A. show up B. differ from C. break down D. compensate for
54. A. attention B. support C. respect D. admission
55. A. at most B. for example C. in brief D. on purpose
.---______?
------- That would be great! Please drop me off at the library.
A.could you bring me the bill |
B.would you like me to give you a lift |
C.could you tell me the postcode for Patia |
D.Would you like to have my e-mail address. |
----we’ve spent too much money recently.
----well, it isn’t surprising. Our friends and relatives______around all the time
A.are coming |
B.had come |
C.were coming |
D.have been coming |
Just use this room for the time being, and we’ll offer you a larger one ____it becomes available.
A.as soon as |
B.unless |
C. as far as |
D.until |
Jack descried his father, who _____a brave boy many years ago, as a strong-wiled man
A.would be |
B.would have been |
C.must be |
D.must have been |
_______, she is the sort of woman to spread sunshine to people through her smile.
A.would be |
B.sensitive and though |
C.honest and confident |
D.lighthearted and optimistic |