完形填空（共1小题）
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从1-20各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
One cool morning I was asked to go to several garage sales together with my mother．We finally _____at a pleasant house in the woods．The elderly _____told me that he and his wife were retired teachers．As we were searching, I heard the gentleman’s wife say her_____to someone, and I immediately _____who she was．She looked at me and said, “You’re Susan Miller.” I looked at her _____ , for it had been nearly thirty years_____I had been in her class.
My mother immediately said sorry to her for any bad _____that I might have done．She apologized again after learning that I wasn’t the sweet little child．Mum thought that if this woman _____me after so many years, I must have done something _____．My teacher looked at my mother and _____said, “Oh, no, she was very good.”
My teacher _____that during the last week of school, I brought her a plant from my mother’s garden．It was a lamb’s ear．She took us to her garden _____ she planted the lamb’s ear．Over the years, it spread．As I looked down her driveway with lamb’s ear _____on both sides, she said, “Every day when I leave my house and drive up the driveway, I think of you．And when I come home, they _____ me and I think of you.” Tears _____my eyes．There at her home was a piece of my life that she had raised.
At that moment, she taught me far more about _____ than I could imagine．We give away pieces of ourselves every day _____ thought．We seldom imagine the effects that we have on others’ lives．That piece may grow and spread, becoming a _____ part of a life．In the end it is not the big things that matter, _____ the small things that make all the_____ in the world.
1.A．started B．stopped C．searched D．left
2.A．worker B．buyer C．owner D．player
3.A. name B．address C．price D．age
4.A．learned B．forgot C．realized D．guessed
5.A．surprisingly B．worriedly C．boringly D．tiredly
6.A．while B．before C．after D．since
7.A．measures B．deeds C．issues D．events
8.A．remembered B．saw C．considered D．found
9.A．friendly B．noble C．terrible D．politely
10.A．loudly B．silently C．angrily D．softly
11.A．explained B．reported C．warned D．ignored
12.A．when B．which C．that D．where
13.A．is growing B．grew C．growing D．is grown
14.A．accept B．send C．help D．greet
15.A．gave up B．came into C．turned into D．took away
16.A．plants B．garden C．life D．garage
17.A. without B．by C．with D．through
18.A．usual B．necessary C．large D．whole
19.A．but B．despite C．beyond D．yet
20.A．effort B．choice C．decision D．difference
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。
Around the world there is an increase in the demand for reforestation．This is because the consumption of the forests has affected not only the animals living in the area but also the people．And reforestation is about the rebuilding of the forests that have been severely destroyed．It can offer a lot of benefits when the recreation is successful.
1._____ This includes collecting seedlings(幼苗) that are native in the area to make sure that there is a natural reconstruction of the area．Some additional trees which are not native in the area also need to be planted．2._____ The importance of having multiple species of trees is considered to make sure that the needs of other species that will live and grow in the area are met.
Destroying a forest is easy but rebuilding it is really hard．3.____ The plan must include accurate spacing on plants and trees．This is to ensure that they won’t cover each other while they grow．4.____
The forest greatly helps in the reduction of the air pollution．Trees are responsible for the production of oxygen and absorption of carbon dioxide．5._____ It is there for a reason just like everyone else on this planet.
There can’t be a better way to restore the balance of nature than to increase the forest area．We must remember that the forest is a natural habitat of a wide variety of animals and plants．In this manner, there is no substitute for reforestation．
A．And global warming will speed up the destruction of forests.
B．There are many things to be done when it comes to this type of effort.
C．Keep in mind that you can’t just plant the seedlings anywhere.
D．It is important to make sure that they are suited to the climate and the type of soil.
E．Recreations won’t work until all these details have been considered.
F．So a good plan is needed to make the reforestation a successful one.
G．The forest also protects us from typhoons and other natural disasters.
The world is filled with smart, talented and gifted people．We meet them every day．A few days ago, my car was not running well．I pulled it into a garage, and the young mechanic had it fixed within just a few minutes．He knew what was wrong by simply listening to the engine．I was amazed．The sad truth is that only great talent is not enough．
I am often shocked at how little talented people earn．I heard the other day that less than 5 percent of Americans earn more than $100,000 a year．A business consultant (顾问) who specializes in the medical trade was telling me how many doctors and dentists struggle with money．It was this business consultant that gave me the phase, “They are one skill away from great wealth”.
There is an old saying that goes，“Job means ‘just over broke(破产）’”．And unfortunately，I would say that the saying applies to millions of people．Because school does not think financial(财务的）intelligence is intelligence, most workers “live within their means”．They work and they pay the bills．Instead I recommend to young people to seek work for what they will learn, more than what they will earn．
When I ask the classes I teach, “How many of you can cook a better hamburger than McDonald’s?” almost all the students raise their hands．I then ask, “So if most of you can cook a better hamburger, how come McDonald’s makes more money than you?” The answer is obvious: McDonald’s is excellent at business systems．The reason why so many talented people are poor is that they focus on building a better hamburger and know little or nothing about business systems．The world is filled with talented poor people．They focus on perfecting their skills at building a better hamburger rather than the skills of selling and delivering the hamburger．
1.How did the mechanic find the problem in the car?
A．by listening to the engine
B．by listening to what the author said
C．by pulling it to the garage
D．by driving it
2.Why do talented people earn so little according to the author?
A．They have no talents．
B．They have no good skills．
C．They don’t work enough．
D．They don’t have financial intelligence．
3.The success of McDonald's lies in its ．
A．skills at making hamburgers
B．excellent service
C．talented workers
D．good business systems
4.Which of the following is true according to the passage?
A．The world lacks smart, talented and gifted people.
B．The world lacks skilled workers.
C．The world lacks people like McDonald’s.
D．The world lacks excellent doctors and dentists.
Don’t talk to me; I’m busy with my iPhone Riding a London subway, a person from China will notice one major difference: in London, people do not look at each other．In fact, eye contact is avoided at all times．That’s not rudeness—people are just too busy to bother looking．
Busy doing what, you ask? Well, they’re certainly not using the time for a moment of quiet reflection, nor are they reading a book．New technology has replaced quiet habits．Today the only acceptable form of book on the London underground is an e-book.
Apple must earn a fortune from London commuters(乘车上下班的人)．Since the launch of the iPhone in 2007, over 40,000—yes, that’s 40,000—“apps”（programs downloaded for the iPhone）have been designed．Commuters love them because they are the perfect time-killers．One “app”, called iShoot, is a game that features tanks(坦克)．Another one, Tube Exits, tells passengers where to sit on the train to be closest to the exit of their destination．ISteam clouds the iPhone screen when you breathe into the microphone．You can then write in the “ steam” on your phone screen.
For those without an iPhone, another Apple product, the iPod, may be another choice．It’s not just teenagers who “plug in” to their music—iPods are a popular way to pass the time for all ages.
And if games, e-books and music aren’t enough to keep you occupied, then perhaps you would prefer a film．The development of palm DVD technology means many commuters watch their favorite TV show or film on the way to work．With all this entertainments, it’s amazing that people still remember to get off the train.
1.People in London do not make eye contact on the subway because ______.
A．they are busy reading books
B．they are not very polite
C．thinking about their private things
D．they are busy playing with their electronic equipment
2.Those who like war games can download _____ to their iPhones.
A．iShoot
B．iPod
C．Isteam
D．Tube Exits
3.The underlined word “occupied” in the last paragraph probably means _____.
A．delighted
B．busy
C．controlled
D．amused
4.The article tells us that _____.
A．London commuters are unfriendly to strangers
B．with all the new time-killers, London commuters often forget to get off the train
C．technology is changing the way London commuters spend their traveling time
D．Apple has earned a lot of money from selling 40,000 iPhones
Sunshine Sports Center One of the most modern sports centers in town, the Sunshine Sports Center is not just a sports club but much more!
With a swimming pool for adults and teens, and a smaller one for children, our center has something for all the members of the family．Parents can relax while children play in the water．For anybody who is interested in competitive sports, football and basketball courts are the ideal places to work off stress．
Whether you just want to keep in shape, lose some weight or build your strength, there's the super-modern equipment and three personal trainers to look after you and answer your questions．They can also give you general advice about healthy eating and dieting．
Lessons
It doesn’t matter if you’re five or eighty-five, there’s something for you at the Sunshine Sports Center! We offer personal training in all sports if you want it, but there are also group lessons for all sports if you prefer teamwork．
Kids and teenagers
Take advantage of our special offer for younger members．For members between five and sixteen years old, there are special lessons in water polo, competitive swimming and diving．There are many classes for all levels of swimmers, with a lifeguard on duty from 9:00 am when the pool opens until it closes at 7:00 pm．
Social events
Sunshine Sports Center is not only for sport! You can enjoy a delicious meal at our restaurant or have a milkshake（奶昔）with your friends on the balcony overlooking the swimming pool and the courts．In addition, there are lovely gardens where families or friends can have a picnic! To celebrate a birthday, there is no better place than the Sunshine Sports Center．
So, come on Sign up for Sunshine Sports Center today!
1.In Sunshine Sports Center ．
A．children are not allowed to swim alone
B．lifeguards are on duty 24 hours a day
C．people can have birthday parties
D．special lessons in diving are offered to adults
2.People can ask personal trainers for advice when they ．
A．build strength
B．sign up
C．learn to swim
D．play basketball
3.The main purpose of the passage is to ．
A．explain the rules of the sports center
B．show the benefits of sports
C．persuade people to play sports
D．attract people to the sports center
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。
Patricia was worried．She had a job interview, and she wanted to look good．She decided to get some new clothes．The store owner, Pallas Hansen, helped Patricia find a suit．But when she left the store, she didn’t pay for the suit!
How could Patricia do this? She was in a special store called Career Closet in San Jose, California．Pallas Hansen and Charlotte Krumwiede started this nonprofit store to help women．They knew that many women don’t find jobs because they don’t have the right clothes for a job interview．Women who don’t have a lot of money have to use their money to buy food and clothes for their children．They can’t buy clothes for themselves.
Pallas and Charlotte started the store in 1992 after they heard about a store like this in Chicago．Volunteers work in the store．Working women donate most of the clothes to the store．This makes it possible for the customers at Career Closet to get clothes for free.
Career Closet has helped 2,500 San Jose women, but clothes aren’t the only things women get at the store．They also get confidence．Patricia is 36 years old．Her husband was hurt in an accident, and Patricia needed a job to support her seven children．She went to Career Closet and got a jacket, a skirt, and a blouse．“The whole day made me feel special,” she said．Patricia was a success at her interview, and she got the job．One reason why she got it was that she was wearing the right clothes for the workplace.
Pallas says,” I love this job．Sixty percent of the women get jobs．It’s like being a fairy god-mother.”
1.What do the women get besides clothes at Career Closet?
A．Money
B．Shoes
C．Confidence
D．Chances
2.Where do the clothes at Career Closet come from?
A．Volunteers working in the store
B．Patricia
C．Pallas Hansen and Charlotte Krumwiede
D．Working women
3.We can know from the passage that ____________.
A．women need to wear fashionable dress for work.
B．dressing properly in working place is important.
C．women are trained for the interview in Pallas’s shop.
D．women get the job training in Pallas’s shop.
4.The best title for the passage might be _____.
A．Getting Clothes Free of Charge
B．Fashion
C．Success of women
D．Job Interview
