完型填空,阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Wishing to encourage her young son’s progress on the piano, a mother took her boy to a famous concert. After they were seated, the mother a friend and walked over to greet her. Seizing the to explore the wonders of the concert hall, the little boy got up and explored his way a door marked “NO ADMITTANCE（禁止进入）”. When the lights became less bright and the concert was about to begin, the mother returned to her and discovered that the child was missing.
Suddenly, the curtains and the lights focused on the stage. In horror, the mother saw her little boy sitting at the keyboard, Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star.
At that moment, the great piano master, Paderewski, on the stage, quickly went to the piano and in the boy’s ear, “Don’t . Keep playing.”
Then, leaning(倾斜) over, Paderewski reached down with his left hand and began in a bass (低音的) part. Soon his right arm reached to the other side of the child and he added a beautiful piece of music. , the old master and the boy a frightening situation into a wonderfully creative .
That’s the way it is in life. we can complete on our own is noteworthy(值得注目的). We try our best, but the aren’t exactly graceful or flowing music. when we put our trust in the hands of greater power, our life can be truly beautiful.
The next time you set to create great performances, listen carefully. You can hear the________ of the master whispering in your ear, “Don’t quit. Keep playing.”
1.A. made B. saw C. looked D. called
2.A. chance B. performance C. piano D. lesson
3.A. over B. above C. across D. through
4.A. stage B. seat C. room D. table
5.A. parted B. drew C. pulled D. pushed
6.A. singing B. knocking C. playing D. creating
7.A. stood B. appeared C. sat D. fell
8.A. shouted B. cried C. whispered D. looked
9.A. perform B. stop C. leave D. run
10.A. filling B. getting C. breaking D. taking
11.A. forwards B. down C. up D. around
12.A. Separately B. Together C. Luckily D. Hurriedly
13.A. made B. became C. changed D. grew
14.A. experience B. play C. concert D. film
15.A. What B. That C. Which D. When
16.A. hard B. hardly C. always D. usually
17.A. failures B. successes C. causes D. results
18.A. So B. And C. But D. Though
19.A. down B. about C. away D. out
20.A. sound B. noise C. voice D. song
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多选项
As those with experience know, children with special needs can require extra help during the holidays. 1. Here are some suggestions that may help.
Allow the child to have as much of their routine as possible. A treasured stuffed animal by the child’s side can go a long way towards helping him or her feel centred in the busy holiday rush. A beloved blanket can help a child who feels upset feel secure.
Parents like their children to look good, but remember that sensory issues can cause a child discomfort, which can lead to breakdown. 2. Soft cottons and cottons are comfortable. Avoid nylon and netting. Not all children with special needs have a problem with these, but if yours does, sacrifice fashion for peace of mind for you both.
Limit holiday parties and try to keep to regular bedtime. Have familiar foods available for the child, amid all the other holiday choices. If entertaining at home, help the child go 3. Another alternative is to set out toys in a common area that are okay to share.
4. Crowds and noise can be bad for kids with autism. If you must shop, stick to smaller stores away from the large metropolitan malls.
Consider reducing the amount of presents. Kids don’t care as much as parents do about the number of gifts. For the child with autism, who may have a limited attention span, set him up for success. 5.
The holidays can be a magical time. With a bit of planning, the holidays can be memorable and successful for your child.
A. These are toys no one else can use.
B. Concentrate on the fun of the gifts rather than the quantity.
C. Compromise with clothes that look good, but feel good, too.
D. The more toys you have, the happier they will feel.
E. The lack of routine, novel situations and unexpected guests can throw off their peace.
F. Pay special attention to what your child likes most
G. Try to avoid taking the child for shopping during this time of year.
The first newspaper were handwritten sheets which were posted in pubic places. The earliest recorded newspaper was started in Rom in 59 BC. In the 700’s the world’s first printed newspaper was developed in China. The paper was printed from carved(雕刻的) wooden blocks and sent out among the citizens. Europe didn’t have a regularly(定期的) published newspaper until 1609, when one was started in Germany.
The fist regularly published newspaper in the English language was printed in 1620. In 1621, an English newspaper was started in London and was published weekly. The first daily English newspaper was the Daily Courant, which didn’t appear until March 1702.
In 1690, Benjamin Harris printed the first American newspaper in Boston. But the local(当地的) government soon stopped its publication. In 1704, John Campbell started The Boston News-letter, the first newspaper to be published daily in America. By 1760, the whole America had more than thirty daily newspapers. There are now about 1800 daily papers in the United States.
Today, as a group, English language newspapers have the largest circulation(发行量) in the world. The largest circulation for a newspaper, however, is that of the Japanese newspaper Asahi Shimbun, which sells over eleven million copies every day.
1.The first English newspaper printed and sold every day appeared _________.
A. in 1620
B. at the beginning of the 18 th century.
C. at the end of the 17 th century
D. in 1609
2.As suggested by the article, which of the following newspapers have the largest umber of readers in the world?
A. Italian language newspapers.
B. German language newspapers.
C. English language newspapers.
D. Japanese language newspapers.
3.Which title best gives the main idea of the passage?
A. The World’s First Newspaper.
B. The First Daily Newspaper in American.
C. History of Newspaper.
D. A Remarkable Man-Benjamin Harris.
How to protect children Web fans from unsuitable material on-line while encouraging them to use the Internet has long been discussed in the US.
For some parents, the Internet can seem like a jungle (丛林), filled with danger for their children. But jungles contain wonders as well as dangers and with good guides, some education and a few precautions (预防), the wilds of the Internet can be safely navigated . "Kids have to be on-line. If we tell our kids they can’t be allowed to surf the Internet, we are cutting them from their future,” said an expert.
Most kids have started to use search engines. Many of them are great for finding tons of interesting Internet sites, and they can also locate places where you might not want your kids to go. There are search engines designed just for kids. A certain software contains only sites that have been selected as safe. The most popular way would be to use what is known as a “content screener ". But this can’t be wholly reliable, and the best thing parents can do is to talk to their kids and let them know what is OK or not OK to see or to do on the Internet. Another way is that Mum or Dad is nearby when the child is surfing the Internet.
A few other tips:
--- Don't put the PC in the child's room but keep it in an area where Mum or Dad can keep an eye on things. That also makes the Internet more of a family activity.
--- Ask your child what he or she has been doing and about any friend they make online,
--- Tell your child not to give on-line strangers personal information, especially like address and phone number.
--- And tell your children never to talk to anyone they meet on-line over the phone, send them anything, accept anything from them or agree to meet with them unless you go along.
1.What is the best way to protect children from improper materials?
A. To fix a content screener on the computer.
B. To be nearby when they are surfing the Internet.
C. To talk to them and persuade them to tell right from wrong.
D. To buy some search engines for children.
2.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. Surfing the Internet is the best way of educating children.
B. Using a content screener is most reliable for keeping children having ways to the Internet.
C. Search engines can help children to select materials fit for them.
D. Children’s not having chances to go to the Internet may have effect on their progress.
3.According to the passage, we can infer that _____.
A. softwares fit for children want programming.
B. the Internet will be protected by law
C. the Internet contains a lot of harmful sites
D. a child who is on-line is in danger
4.What does the passage tell us most?
A. Education. B. Precautions.
C. Search engines. D. Software.
One day newly wedded Nancy lost her ring while helping to plant potatoes. Friends were called and the field was searched long but in vain(徒劳). Later, when the potatoes were harvested, Everyone looked out for the ring but it remained lost. Another year came round and all the farmers working in the field kept their eyes open. The following year was the same. And year after year, whoever had business in the field always had Nancy’s ring in his mind.
Then the farm changed hands but it went no farther than to cousins. So the memory of the lost ring remained alive until thirty-eight years had passed. Then came a spring day when a man was ploughing the field behind a pair of horses. Even after thirty-eight years he still looked out for the ring, and knew just which part of the field Nancy had lost it in. At this time, when he came there, he found it .He picked it up, put it carefully into his pocket, left his horse, and ran all the way down to the village and placed it into Nancy’s hand.
1.How did Nancy come to lose her ring?
A. She lost it while helping to harvest tomatoes in the field
B. She lost it while working in the field.
C. She lost it while helping to plant potatoes in the field.
D. She lost it while watering the plants in the field.
2.Why did people keep looking for the ring even after the farm changed hands?
A. They all loved Nancy.
B. They all wanted to solve the mystery.
C. It was a very expensive ring
D. Everybody wanted to have this ring.
3.What did the ploughman do after finding the ring?
A. He picked it up and put it in his pocket.
B. He ran back to tell everybody in the village.
C. He placed it in a secret spot.
D. He returned it to the owner.
4.What can you infer from the story?
A. The ring was invaluable.
B. The ring’s disappearance was the work of supernatural power.
C. People on the farm were honest and helpful.
D. Nancy no longer expected that her ring would be found again.
