阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
Would you agree with the statement that a wish is born from an idea, a simple idea imagined in the mind? Back in the 19th century two men had an idea which became their great_____. The efforts they had made were rewarded with their success that _____ world travel.
In 1903, the Wright Brothers (Wilbur and Orville) achieved their dream. They flew the world’s first power-driven, heavier-than-air machine by which they made free, controlled and sustained _____. Kitty Hawk, North Carolina _____ this important and memorable moment.
The dream started with an idea that was planted in their minds by a _____ given to them by their father. In the words of the boys, “Our father came into the house one evening with some object in his hands, and _____ we could see what it was, he threw it into the air. Instead of falling to the floor, the toy flew across the room _____ it hit the ceiling, where it finally sank to the _____.” This simple toy attracted the Wright Brothers and started their lifelong _____ in human flight.
The Wright Brothers _____ learning new things. _____ they opened their own printing office and then in 1893 they opened a company where they repaired bicycles. But Wilbur had his mind set on something more_____. He decided to pursue _____.
The brothers spent many hours researching, _____ their machines and making improvements. What started out as a_____soon became a career. With determination and_____ they realized their dream in 1903.
The next time you hear or see an airplane or travel on one, _____where it all started. A simple idea was developed in the minds of the two young men who didn’t have a university degree. They were not scientists in the_____sense of the world.
What idea are you working on? Have you limited yourself by saying you are not a scientist or not_____enough? Whatever the mind can think and believe, it can be _____.
1.A. time B. pressure C. dream D. fortune
2.A. combined B. replaced C. explored D. changed
3.A. flight B. ride C. contribution D. achievement
4.A. wanted B. witnessed C. proved D. needed
5.A. bicycle B. airplane C. document D. toy
6.A. when B. before C. after D. while
7.A. until B. since C. if D. but
8.A. desk B. floor C. street D. road
9.A. discovery B. trip C. interest D. devotion
10.A. considered B. enjoyed C. admitted D. imagined
11.A. Firstly B. Finally C. Usually D. Actually
12.A. average B. powerful C. exciting D. fortunate
13.A. dancing B. singing C. flying D. writing
14.A. testing B. watching C. designing D. examining
15.A. hobby B. gift C. trouble D. trick
16.A. distinction B. explanation C. expression D. patience
17.A. forget B. ask C. remember D. expect
18.A. hopeful B. true C. wealthy D. energetic
19.A. funny B. polite C. outgoing D. clever
20.A. defeated B. recognized C. achieved D. organized
---Shall we go to see the Avengers II this weekend?
---I’d love to, but well, I will check my schedule first. This Saturday evening?
---_____.
A. When you are convenient B. When there is convenience
C. At your convenience D. For you convenience
---Did Professor Wang say anything that _____ you especially?
---It was really boring. Actually I slept through his speech.
A. appealed to B. attached to
C. referred to D. adapted to
---Haven’t you finished your application form online?
---Yes. My classmates and I _____ on it for the whole afternoon.
A. have worked B. are working
C. have been working D. worked
He works for a club which __________ of 120 members.
A. is consisted B. consisting
C. consists D. consisted
About one third of the population in Shanghai _____ netizens, while in less developed areas, only three percent ___ online.
A. are, are B. is, is
C. are, is D. is, are
