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、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。
In the United States there was an unusual tale telling of the daughter of a mechanic (技工). One day while walking along the bank of a lake, the girl ________ to see 20 eggs laid by a wild goose. After some time the girl ________ the mother would not return to her eggs and she ________ to take them home. There she carefully ________ the eggs in the heat of a lamp. Several days ________ the eggs broke and the baby geese came into the ________ .
Geese are known to take the first living thing they see as their mother. ________ , to these young geese, the girl was their mother.
As they ________ , the girl was able to ________ her birds to run across the grass, but she could not teach them to________ . The girl became increasingly worried about this, both when ________ and in her dreams. Later, she had an ________ : She would fly a plane to guide them in ________ . She asked her father for a plane and he assembled (组装) a small aircraft for her.
Caring about ________ safety, the father decided to fly the plane himself. However, the birds did not ________ or follow him, and ________ slept in the grass.
One day, the girl ________into the plane, started it and soon left the ________ . Seeing their mother take to the air, the birds ________ flapped (拍打) their wings and ________ . She flew the plane freely in the sky, her young birds following.
1.A. managed B. tried C. happened D. supposed
2.A. realized B. expected C. imagined D. admitted
3.A. helped B. decided C. afforded D. meant
4.A. placed B. protected C. treated D. examined
5.A. ago B. out C. later D. long
6.A. family B. lake C. home D. world
7.A. But B. Also C. Therefore D. Still
8.A. increased B. improved C. rose D. grew
9.A. ask B. lead C. want D. allow
10.A. fly B. race C. swim D. sing
11.A. asleep B. away C. around D. awake
12.A. idea B. opinion C. explanation D. excuse
13.A. sky B. heaven C. flight D. plane
14.A. his B. her C. their D. its
15.A. respect B. remember C. recognize D. receive
16.A. so B. instead C. hardly D. too
17.A. climbed B. looked C. reached D. fell
18.A. house B. floor C. water D. ground
19.A. secretly B. sadly C. patiently D. eagerly
20.A. looked away B. set off C. went out D. turned back
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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。(选 E 涂AB, 选 F 涂CD，选G涂AC)
Your Teen Is Falling Asleep in Class
Teens have a busy morning schedule as they need to wake up and get moving very early in order to catch a bus and get to school by the required time. This means teens need to get their rest the night before or they will be too tired to learn anything at school. 1.
When a teen falls asleep in class, two things happen: he/she misses what is being taught and he/she loses the respect of the teacher. He/She may also receive a consequence (后果) from the school, depending on the classroom discipline (纪律) policy. 2.
To prevent your teen from being sleepy in class, try these three tips：
*Set a time for “lights out” on school nights. This is never be any later than 10 p.m. and preferably 9 p.m. 3. Soft music can be on and used to help calm your teen.
*Help your teen develop a nighttime routine that involves activities that slow them down for the end of the day. 4. Turning off the computer and disconnecting from friends and the excitement of the day an hour before bedtime will also help your teen relax.
* 5. This will reinforce (增强) what it feels like to be rested and capable of achieving what he/she wants.
A. What's worse, they may even fall asleep in class.
B. Taking a bath and reading are two activities that work well.
C. Set a good example and show him/her your love for learning.
D. Point out the positives after your teen has had a good night's rest.
E. “Lights out” means the computer, television, lights and cell phone should be off.
F. All of these things affect your teen's academic success and can be avoided.
G. While your teen keeps his/her goals in line with your expectations, he/she may have his/her own goals.
Have you ever run out of coffee or tea? Found no eggs in the fridge? No bread for the sandwich and the nearest shop is too far away? Well, all that can change in the future.
If all goes well, the intelligent future kitchen will soon help solve all your problems. In the future, all kitchen units will be connected to the Internet. The intelligent future kitchen will give wise advice on planning your menu for the day. Worried about your weight? — It will tell you the right diet and what is good for your health. It will even keep in mind your likes and dislikes!
Designed by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, this smart kitchen promises to pay attention to all your needs. The computer’s system will help keep an “eye” on the fridge. If the fridge is empty, the kitchen will automatically call and place an order at the local supermarket. So you don’t have to worry about it at all.
You get home late, and don’t know what to make from the collection of ingredients (原料) in your fridge. A while back you might have ordered a take-out but now, instead of worrying about eating a collection of this and that, you’re excited. You can pull out each vegetable, and pass each one in front of a web camera next to your fridge. A few moments later, a screen on your fridge would display a tasty recipe.
After dinner, you take your plates to a box next to the sink. You don't have to clean them, your machine does. It produces new plates every time you need to eat. Later in the evening, you phone your other half, who is on a business trip half-way around the world. As you drink your cup of hot coffee, it makes your other half’s cup change color on the other side of the world, another special way to keep in touch.
1. The problem mentioned in the first paragraph will be solved ______.
A. by the intelligent kitchen itself
B. by finding a good housekeeper
C. after you call the supermarket
D. after you buy great amounts of food
2.The kitchen of the future may help you ______.
A. lose weight fast B. keep a healthy diet
C. cook delicious food D. clean fridge in time
3.The underlined word “automatically” in the third paragraph means ______.
A. in secret B. by chance
C. by itself D. again and again
4.The fourth paragraph tells us that the smart kitchen ______.
A. will order a take-out for you if you get home late.
B. has a big color television and some web cameras
C. can pull out all the vegetables from you fridge
D. can give a suitable recipe according to your ingredients
In the fall of 1985, I was a bright-eyed girl heading off to Howard University to study law, aiming at a legal career and dreaming of sitting on a Supreme Court bench somewhere. Twenty-one years later I am still a bright-eyed dreamer and one with quite a different tale to tell.
My grandma, an amazing woman, graduated from college at the age of 65. She was the first in our family to reach that goal. But one year after I started college, she developed cancer. I made the choice to withdraw from college to care for her. It meant that school and my personal dream would have to wait.
Then I got married with another dream: building my family with a combination of adopt and biological children. In 1999, we adopted our first son. To lay eyes on him was fantastic and very emotional. A year later came our second adopted boy. Then followed son No.3. In 2003, I gave birth to another boy.
You can imagine how busy I became, raising four boys under the age of 8. Our home was a complete zoo--a joyous zoo. Not surprisingly, I never did make it back to college full-time. But I never gave up on the dream either. I had only one choice: to find a way. That meant taking as few as one class each semester.
The hardest part was feeling guilty about the time I spent away from the boys. They often wanted me to stay home with them. There certainly were times I wanted to quit, but I knew I should set an example for them to follow through the rest of their lives.
In 2007, I graduated from the University of North Carolina. It took me over 21 years to get my college degree!
I am not special, just single-minded. It always struck me that when you're looking at a big challenge from the outside it looks huge, but when you're in the midst of it, it just seems normal. Everything you want won't arrive in your life on one day. It's a process. Remember: little steps add up to big dreams.
1.When the author went to Howard University, her dream was to be______.
A. a writer B. a teacher C. a judge D. a doctor
2.Why did the author quit school in her second year of college?
A. She wanted to study by herself.
B. She fell in love and got married.
C. She suffered from a serious illness.
D. She decided to look after her grandma.
3.What can we learn about the author from Paragraphs 4 and 5?
A. She was busy but happy with her family life.
B. She ignored her guilty feeling for her sons.
C. She wanted to remain a full-time housewife.
D. She was too confused to make a correct choice.
4.Which of the following can best describe the author?
A. Caring and determined. B. Honest and responsible.
C. Brave and sensitive. D. Independent and single-minded.
David Beckham was born in 1975 in London, at a place called Leytonstone. When he was a young boy, his greatest passion was in football. He played it whenever he had the chance. Sometimes he would go and watch a game with his friends. When David Beckham was 12 years old, he won the Bobby Charlton Soccer Skills award (奖金). This was an important step forward for this young boy, and it led him to go for a visit to a football training camp in Spain. As a boy he played for schools of Essex and also for his county team.
In 1991, he became a trainee with Manchester United. This meant that he could practice football as much as he wanted to and play for the highly successful Manchester United Youth Cup team and Under-21 team. In April, 1995 he played his first football league game against Leeds Untied. During 1995 and 1996, David became a regular member of the team and Manchester United won in both football seasons, with David scoring many goals.
His goals made him a household name. In the first game of the 1996-1997 season, he scored an surprising goal from beyond the halfway line; seeing the goalkeeper a little way out of his goal, Beckham became famous overnight. He continued to score astonishing goals, especially from free-kicks. The speed of one of his shots was timed at 157 kph. He also had the ability to make the ball go from left to right, or right to left, whenever he chose. Goalkeepers were never sure where the ball was going, and it regularly ended up in the goal.
1.Which word can take the place of the underlined word “passion” in Paragraph 1?
A. success B. interest
C. prize D. skill
2.The unusually surprising way that he scored goals______.
A. helped him to gain many prizes for Essex
B. kept him playing for Leeds United
C. offered him the chance to join the national team
D. made him popular and famous
3.Which of the following shows the right order of what Beckham experienced?
a. Beckham played his first football league game.
b. Beckham won the Bobby Charlton Soccer Skills award.
c. Beckham played for Manchester United Youth Cup team.
d. Beckham went to Spain to join a football training camp.
e. Beckham played for the schools of Essex.
A. e, d, a, c, b B. b, e, d, a, c
C. e, b, a, d, c D. b, d, e, c, a
4.The passage mainly talks about______.
A. how Beckham became a successful football player
B. what abilities Beckham had to score so many goals
C. when Beckham became famous all over Britain
D. why Beckham could win in football league games
From the modern London Eye to the historic Tower of London, below are London’s most visited tourist attractions. Many of London’s top attractions are free, making them affordable places to learn about some culture. Whether you prefer history or modern art, you’ll find it at one of these must-visit spots.
British Museum
The world-famous British Museum exhibits the works of man from prehistoric to modern times, from around the world. The most interesting and exciting parts include the Rosetta Stone, the Parthenon sculptures and the mummies in the Ancient Egypt collection. Some exhibitions require tickets.
National Gallery
The greatest and most beautiful building of Trafalgar Square, London’s National Gallery is a vast space filled with Western European paintings from the 13th to the 19th centuries. In this impressive art gallery you can find works by masters such as Van Gogh, da Vinci, Botticelli, Constable, Renoir, Titian and Stubbs. Some exhibitions require tickets.
Tate Modern
Sitting on the banks of the Thames is the Tate Modern, Britain’s national museum of modern and contemporary art. Its unique shape is due to it being a power station before. The gallery’s restaurants offer wonderful views across the city. Some exhibitions require tickets.
Coca-Cola London Eye
The Coca-Cola London Eye is a major feature of London’s skyline. It has some of London’s best views from its 32 capsules, each weighing 10 tonnes and holding up to 25 people. Climb aboard for a breathtaking experience, with an unforgettable view of more than 55 of London’s most famous landmarks -- all in just 30 minutes!
Madame Tussauds
At Madame Tussauds, you’ll come face-to-face with some of the world’s most famous faces. From Shakespeare to Lady Gaga you’ll meet influential figures from show business, sport, politics and even royalty. Strike a pose with Usain Bolt, get close to One Direction or receive a once-in-a-lifetime audience with Her Majesty the Queen.
1.What do the British Museum and the National Gallery have in common?
A. Both have chargeable exhibitions.
B. Both are on the banks of the Thames.
C. Both have vast spaces and special shapes.
D. Both exhibit modern and contemporary art.
2.If visitors want to get a better view of London’s famous landmarks, they should visit ______.
A. the Tate Modern B. the British Museum
C. the National Gallery D. the Coca-Cola London Eye
3.In Madame Tussauds, visitors can ______.
A. enjoy Shakespeare’s works
B. talk to some famous people
C. watch Lady Gaga’s performance
D. see figures of many influential people
