第一节 完形填空 (共15小题;每小题2分,满分30分)
阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,然后从1~15各题所给的A、B、C和D项中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
I chose to live in the beautiful Cumberland Valley of Maryland after I completed my service in the army. 1 , at that time there were few jobs available in the area. With a little research I found that a number of companies in the area were either owned or 2 by an unusual businessman, Henry House, whose rise from poverty to riches 3 me. However, he was known for being 4 to job seekers.
I interviewed some people and found that Mr House’s major interest was in his drive for power and 5 . Since he protected himself from people like me by use of a 6 and strict secretary, I 7 her interests and goals and only then did I pay an unannounced visit at her office. When I told her I had a plan which might bring her boss financial and political success, she became enthusiastic. I also talked with her about her constructive 8 in his success. After this
9 , she arranged for me to meet Mr House.
I entered his 10 and impressive office, determined not to ask directly for a 11 . He was seated behind a large carved desk and 12 at me, “How about it, young man?” The volume of his voice surprised me but I remained calm. I said, “Mr. House, I believe I can make money for you.” Although he didn’t get up, he 13 me to sit in one of the large chairs. I described my ideas and the qualifications I had to 14 these ideas, as well as how they would contribute to his personal success and that of his businesses.
He 15 me at once and for over twenty years I have grown in his enterprises and we both have prospered.
1. A. Firstly B. Unfortunately C. Interestingly D. Thankfully
2. A. named B. refused C. banned D. controlled
3. A. annoyed B. interested C. alarmed D. puzzled
4. A. kind B. cruel C. inaccessible D. superior
5. A. money B. love C. family D. friendship
6. A. cheerful B. silly C. lovely D. serious
7. A. followed B. studied C. guessed D. required
8. A. response B. participation C. attitude D. effect
9. A. examination B. translation C. conversation D. discussion
10. A. huge B. simple C. ugly D. empty
11. A. job B. favor C. seat D. talk
12. A. aimed B. smiled C. shouted D. wondered
13. A. led B. forced C. arranged D. invited
14. A. form B. consider C. sell D. achieve
15. A. left B. refused C. hired D. promised
第二节 语法填空 (共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求,在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空,并将答案填写在答题卡标号为16~25的相应位置上。
Water is one of your most urgent needs in a survival situation. You can’t live long 16 it, especially in hot areas, 17 you lose water rapidly through perspiration (流汗). Even in cold areas, you need a minimum of 2 liters of water each day to keep your body going. Water helps you keep up your body temperature, oils your organs, and is required to break down body fat and to digest the food you eat. 18 you do not take in enough water, your body will begin pulling
19 from other places, including your blood. When water is removed from your blood, the blood thickens, making it 20 (difficult) than usual for the heart to pump blood through your body. You become tired, lack energy, and will be 21 (able) to function properly.
More than three-fourths of your body 22 (compose) of liquids. Your body loses water because of heat, cold, stress, and hard work. To function effectively, you must replace the water your body loses. So, one of your first goals is 23 (obtain) an adequate supply of water and to do that, you must find a water source 24 build a water container to collect water. Then 25 water must be made clean before it is safe to drink.