完形填空,阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和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。
Do you know insurance? Buying insurance is a ________ by which people can protect themselves ________ large losses. Protection against fire is one kind of insurance. Large numbers of people pay ________ sums of money to an insurance company. Although thousands of people have paid for fire insurance, only ________ will lose their homes by fire. The insurance company will pay for these homes out or the sums of money it has ________.
The first modern fire insurance company was ________ in London, England in 1666. A great fire had just ________ most of the city, and people wanted protection against ________ losses. The first company________ rapidly. Soon other companies were founded in other areas.
Benjamin Franklin helped form the first fire insurance company in America in 1752. He also ________ a new kind of insurance for ________ . The new insurance would offer protection against the loss of crops ________ storms.
In 1795, Benjamin Franklin helped start ________ new insurance company in America. This company, ________ offered life insurance, collected some money ________ from many different men. ________ a man died, his family was given a large sum of money. Today, this company is ________ in business.
Over the years, people have ________ from many new kinds of insurance when they have suffered from ________ accidents as car and plane crashes. ________ , almost everyone has some kind of insurance.
1.A. wayB. firmC. considerationD. means
2.A.. fromB. againstC. withD. beyond
3.A. smallB. hugeC. muchD. little
4.A. manyB. littleC. fewD. a few
5.A. stoleB. collectedC. lentD. brought
6.A. builtB. foundC. formedD. organized
7.A. destroyedB. hurtC. harmedD. wounded
8.A. fartherB. furtherC. widerD. longer
9.A. risenB. risedC. grewD. turned
10.A. suggestedB. determinedC. askedD. demanded
11.A. farmersB. workersC. waitersD. doctors
12.A. withB. byC. fromD. for
13.A. otherB. certainC. anotherD. some
14.A. whereB. whichC. whomD. that
15.A. commonlyB. usuallyC. regularlyD. ordinary
16.A. IfB. AlthoughC. UnlessD. Because
17.A. alwaysB. stillC. hardlyD. seldom
18.A. paidB. offeredC. boughtD. benefited
19.A. manyB. soC. suchD. that
20.A. TodayB. GenerallyC. LatelyD. Tomorrow
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。选项中有两项为多余选项。
How to Keep a Relationship Healthy and Strong
Are you new to experiencing relationships? Well, let me give you advice on having a healthy and possibly long-term relationship.
___1.____Do not hide things from them, do not lie. Don ' t be afraid to say things that isn't very flattering about yourself. Getting them to trust you is the most important element in any relationship. If there ' s no trust, there ' s nothing there. So please be honest and they'll learn to open up to you.
Make sure you give them respect. Now respect isn't just simply treating her or him nicely. There' s a lot more to it. You have to learn to adjust to their liking. ___2.__Don ' t just think about yourself ,think about what your partner needs out of it as well.
3.__ Always be willing to help them and give them honesty and positivity at the same time. Make them feel you are someone they can really count on and build a future with. This is an important step in a relationship. Your partner has to be able to count on you when needed.
Make sure you have a good sense of humor with them. Laughter is the key to happiness. Laugh a lot with them ,joke with them. Laughter may seem silly ,but it' s the secret to a lot in life. It will keep the sparks alive. _4.____
Make sure the communication is good. This goes along with trust, but always communicate how you feel, even if it ' s something that upsets you. Instead of screaming, talk to them.__ 5.____It 's important to communicate this to them , not keep it bottled up.
A. Show them your personality.
B. Be an honest person with them.
C. Make sure you are reliable to your partner.
D. Laughter keeps the relationship strong and lasting.
E. Don' t start to neglect them and make them feel unwanted.
F. Basically , learn to study your partners' moods, wants and needs.
G. If they did something that made you unhappy, tell them about it in a respectful manner
Reading is a great way to improve your English. You'll learn new words, revise previously-taught structures and absorb thousands of useful expressions and phrases... without any effort. By reading, you are receiving valuable language input. And this is how you learn! Remember, language learning is a combination of input + practice. As you're reading, you're taking in language naturally, and you're seeing how it all fits together. This is crucial to your learning.
The great thing about reading is that learning takes place subconsciously. There are no exercises to do, no grammar rules to learn, no tasks to complete... it's all natural. The language flows in through your eyes, and gets recorded in your brain. What could be easier?
The key to effective reading is to read things that you want to read. There are millions of books, magazines and websites out there. You couldn't possibly read them all. So, the important thing is to find things that you like reading. Then, you'll be motivated to read. And then the reading won't be difficult. It'll be easy! And then you'll learn. It's simple.
Remember: read what you want to read. What you like reading. What motivates and inspires you. But where can you start? Well, you could read a book that you've already read in your own language. Simply find a translated version of a book that you have read and enjoyed. This will make processing the content in the target language much easier as you’ll already know what the book is about! You could also read the news. This is great as you can read the news in your own language first, then in English. You'll see that it won't be too difficult as you'll be familiar with the topics and stories. Magazines are also great. Find one that covers a topic you're interested in: business, clothing, guns, horses, houses, housekeeping, stocks and shares, sports, computers, electronics, designing, cooking... you name it, they'll have it. If not, look for information on the internet. There are also websites for every topic under the sun! Why not join a forum? They're a great source of English input as the language is often written in a simple, spoken style. Go to Google Groups, which has discussion groups based on common interests. Just type in the topic that interests you and join the chat.
Finally, how you read is also important. The best thing is to read without using a dictionary. Let the words flow over you. Just skip the parts you don't understand. If you make your reading feel too much like work, it'll stop being fun. Of course, you could make a note of any new words and phrases that you like or see repeated frequently, but try not to break your concentration too much. Also, set yourself mini-objectives. For example, if you're reading a novel, read 20 pages a day. Very soon, you'll have been exposed to thousands of useful phrases and words. Have fun reading! You'll learn so much!
1.The underlined word “crucial” in the first paragraph is closest in meaning to ________.
A. easy B. important C. difficult D. suitable
2.The key to effective reading is _______.
A. to read millions of books B. not to learn grammar rules
C. to be motivated to read D. to read easy things
3.You can start to read by ____.
A. reading a book that you've already read in English
B. reading the news in English first
C. going to Google Groups to practice spoken English
D. reading magazines containing topics you are interested in
4.From the passage we can learn that ______.
A. when you read you needn’t look up every new word in the dictionary
B. the great thing about reading is that you can read without any effort
C. to read is as much fun as to work
D. you should make notes of every new word and phrase while reading
Dear John,
My name is Amber and I want to share my story with you because what you've shared about life and positive energy has changed my life. This past year has been one of the hardest for me. I felt I was stuck in a position that had nothing to do with what I wanted to do with my life. In January, after two years of being together, my boyfriend left me.
I read your blog every morning as I drink my coffee at work, but it wasn't until this March that I told myself "no more negativity" as you taught readers in your blog.
Since then I've got into new habits at work to keep my energy positive. When people walk in the front door, I'm the first face they see, so I smile big when I say "good morning" to them, especially on Mondays. Instead of waiting for someone to ask me for help, I offer it with an open mind. The CEO noticed my change and offered me the executive assistant position that I wanted.
One of the biggest things I've taken to heart from your blog is changing my opinions on my job. Yes, it was not an important position, but when I was passionate （热情的） about it, I could make my life fulfilling.
All in all, I have to thank you somehow for having the passion to help others because it truly is inspiring to me. So thank you so much, John. My life has changed because your words pointed me in the right direction, Take care!
Sincerely ,
Amber
1.Amber wrote the letter mainly to______
A. introduce herself to John B. talk about her bad year
C. ask for some advice D. express her thanks
2.We can infer from the passage that Amber______
A. didn't like her boyfriend
B. spent a lot of time online
C. wasn't satisfied with her job
D. received very good education
3.What is implied about John in the letter?
A. He is a very famous writer.
B. He used to live a very negative life.
C. He doesn't like sharing his life stories.
D. He likes helping others through writing positive blogs.
4.What does Amber's change tell us?
A. Practice makes perfect.
B. Bad luck doesn't exist long.
C. A positive attitude is rewarding.
D. A friend in need is a friend indeed.
Founded in 1764 by French traders, St. Louis today is the fifteenth largest urban area in the United States. There are many attractive destinations for tourists.
American Kennel Club Museum of the Dog
Dog lovers who visit St. Louis won’t want to miss this 14,000-square-foot museum. Inside are over 500 paintings, prints, watercolors, and a variety of other dog art objects.
The Museum is open year round, Tuesday through Saturday 10 AM to 4 PM, and Sunday 1 PM to 5 PM. Admission is ＄1 for children up to 13, ＄2.50 for senior citizens, and ＄5 for others.
Anheuser Busch Brewery
The Anheuser Buxch Brewery tour is not just for beer lovers. The tour includes the historic Brew House. Then the tour continues to the modern Bevo Packaging Plant. The best will be the Budweiser Clydesdale stables. The tours are always free.
Gateway Arch
Designed by Eero Sarinen and Hannskari Bandel, it took over two years and 900 tons of stainless steel to build. It is the tallest of the country’s National Monuments. The Arch is part of the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial. About one milion people per year come to the top of the Arch, where there is an observation platform providing a great view of the city.
St. Louis Zoo
First version of the St. Louis Zoo opened in 1904 at the St. Louis World’s Fair, but in the century since it has grown into one of the foremost zoos in the world. The Zooline Raiload passenger train takes visitors around the Zoo, which contains over 9,000 animals of over 800 species.
The Zoo is open every day but Christmas and New Year, with summer hours of 8 AM to 7 PM, and hours the rest of the year of 9 AM to 5 PM. Admission to the Zoo is free.
1.If a senior high school student plans to visit American Kennel Club Museum of the Dog with his parents and his five-year-old brother, he has to pay ______.
A. ＄8.5 B. ＄12 C. ＄13.5 D. ＄16
2.Which of the following statements about Gateway Arch is TRUE?
A. It was built in three years.
B. You can see the city clearly on the top of the Arch.
C. It is the largest of the country’s National Monuments.
D. President Jefferson was buried there.
3.If you plan to visit St. Louis Zoo, you can go there ______.
A. at 8:30 am in summer B. at 5:30 pm in autumn
C. on Christmas D. on New Year
“Is there anything else you need, honey?” my dad asked me as he put three twenty dollar bills in my hand. I was traveling back home from a family visit, and after treating me to breakfast and filling my car with gas, it was obvious that my dad wanted to make sure that I would be okay on the road.
“No, Dad. You've done so much already. Thank you！” I was overwhelmed once again by his kind acts of providing everything I needed, although I turned 40. Yet I realize that in my father's eyes, I will always be his little girl. He takes deep pleasure in knowing his children are all right. Now that he has enough money, he loves to give whenever he sees a need.
But this was not always the case. Divorced from my mother when I was 11, my dad couldn't be around his kids as often as he would have liked. Money was also tight; even weekend visits were rare. However, my dad stayed in constant communication with us and made sure he was involved in our lives. Though he couldn't always be there in person, I knew he was only a phone call away. I could always make sure of that.
Even now, almost 30 years later, I treasure knowing that I can pick up the phone and call Dad, and he'll be there for me. I have a wonderful husband, but that hasn't changed how Dad sees me. I'm still his child and he loves to see that my needs are met.
I remember a time when I was shopping in a hardware store (五金店) with Dad. I mentioned my plans to paint one wall in my house. Well, that's all it took for Dad to take action. By the time I got to the checkout(结账) line, all the supplies I picked out were put out of my hands and placed with things he bought.
Then there was the time when I took him with me to do some grocery shopping for just a few “ items”. By the time we were finished, my shopping cart was full of groceries from every shelf in the store! My sister and I joke that if you don't want Dad to buy it for you, avoid even mentioning you want something.
1.What's the best title for the passage?
A. Father's generosity B. Father's considerate love
C. The love for children D. Love's power
2.The author demonstrates her father's love for her mainly by______.
A. suggestion B. reasoning
C. examples D. argument
3.Which of the following is not TRUE?
A. After the author got married, her father no longer get himself involved in her life.
B. Now the father's economic condition is satisfying.
C. The author's father was divorced when she was 11.
D. The father has a great sense of responsibility.
4.The authors' two shopping experiences with father show______.
A. father paid little attention to money
B. father was quick in action
C. father loved going shopping very much
D. father paid great attention to his children's needs
