In the doorway of my home, I looked closely at my 23-year-old son, Daniel. In a few hours he would be flying to France to 36 a different life. It was a transitional(过渡的)time in Daniel's life. I wanted to 37 him some words of significance. But nothing came from my lips, and this was not the 38 time I had let such moments pass.
When Daniel was five, I took him to the bus stop on his first day of kindergarten. He asked, “What is it going to be like, Dad? Can I do it?” Then he walked 39 the steps of the bus and disappeared inside. The bus drove away and I said nothing. A decade later, a similar 40 played itself out. I drove him to college. As I started to leave, I tried to think of something to say to give him 41 and confidence as he started this new stage of life. Again, words 42 me.
Now, as I stood before him, I thought of those 43 opportunities. How many times have I let such moments 44? I don't find a quiet moment to tell him what they have 45 to me. Or what he might 46 to face in the years ahead. Maybe I thought it was not necessary to say anything.
What does it matter in the course of a lifetime if a father never tells a son what he really thinks of him? 47 as I stood before Daniel, I knew that it did matter. My father and I loved each other. Yet, I always 48 never hearing him put his 49 into words. Now I could feel my palms sweat and my throat tighten. Why is it so 50 to tell a son something from the heart?
My mouth turned dry, and I knew I would be able to get out only a few words clearly. “Daniel,” I said, “If I could have picked, I would have picked you.” That's all I could say. He hugged me. For a moment, the world 51 , and there were just Daniel and me. He was saying something, but tears misted my eyes, and I couldn't understand what he was saying. All I was 52
of was the stubble(短须)on his chin as his face pressed 53 mine. What I had said to Daniel was 54. It was nothing. And yet, it was 55.
1.A. experience B. spend C. enjoy D. shape
2.A. show B. make C. leave D. instruct
3.A. last B. first C. very D. next
4.A. upward B. into C. down D. up
5.A. sign B. scene C. scenery D. sight
6.A. interest B. benefit C. courage D. measure
7.A. failed B. discouraged C. struck D. troubled
8.A. future B. embarrassing C. obvious D. lost
9.A. last B. pass C. fly D. remain
10.A. counted B. meant C. valued D. existed
11.A. think B. want C. expect D. wish
12.A. But B. And C. Instead D. So
13.A. wondered B. regretted C. minded D. tried
14.A. views B. actions C. feelings D. attitudes
15.A. important B. necessary C. hard D. complex
16.A. disappeared B. changed C. progressed D. advanced
17.A. pleased B. convinced C. aware D. tired
18.A. by B. against C. on D. with
19.A. clumsy B. gentle C. violent D. moving
20.A. none B. all C. anything D. everything
高一英语完型填空中等难度题
In the doorway of my home, I looked closely at my 23-year-old son, Daniel. In a few hours he would be flying to France to a different life. It was a transitional(过渡的)time in Daniel's life. I wanted to him some words of significance. But nothing came from my lips, and this was not the time I had let such moments pass.
When Daniel was five, I took him to the bus stop on his first day of kindergarten. He asked, “What is it going to be like, Dad? Can I do it?” Then he walked the steps of the bus and disappeared inside. The bus drove away and I said nothing. A decade later, a similar played itself out. I drove him to college. As I started to leave, I tried to think of something to say to give him and confidence as he started this new stage of life. Again, words me.
Now, as I stood before him, I thought of those opportunities. How many times have I let such moments ? I don't find a quiet moment to tell him what they have to me. Or what he might to face in the years ahead. Maybe I thought it was not necessary to say anything.
What does it matter in the course of a lifetime if a father never tells a son what he really thinks of him? as I stood before Daniel, I knew that it did matter. My father and I loved each other. Yet, I always never hearing him put his into words. Now I could feel my palms sweat and my throat tighten. Why is it so to tell a son something from the heart?
My mouth turned dry, and I knew I would be able to get out only a few words clearly. “Daniel,” I said, “If I could have picked, I would have picked you.” That's all I could say. He hugged me. For a moment, the world , and there were just Daniel and me. He was saying something, but tears misted my eyes, and I couldn't understand what he was saying. All I was of was the stubble(短须)on his chin as his face pressed mine. What I had said to Daniel was . It was nothing. And yet, it was .
1.A. experience B. spend C. enjoy D. shape
2.A. show B. give C. leave D. instruct
3.A. last B. first C. very D. next
4.A. on B. into C. down D. up
5.A. sign B. scene C. scenery D. sight
6.A. interest B. instruction C. courage D. direction
7.A. failed B. discouraged C. struck D. troubled
8.A. future B. embarrassing C. obvious D. lost
9.A. last B. pass C. fly D. remain
10.A. counted B. meant C. valued D. eared
11.A. think B. want C. expect D. wish
12.A. But B. And C. Instead D. So
13.A. wondered B. regretted C. minded D. tried
14.A. views B. actions C. feelings D. attitudes
15.A. important B. essential C. hard D. complex
16.A. disappeared B. changed C. progressed D. advanced
17.A. sensitive B. convinced C. aware D. tired
18. A. by B. against C. on D. with
19. A. clumsy B. gentle C. clever D. moving
20. A. none B. all C. anything D. Everything
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In the doorway of my home, I looked closely at my 23-year-old son, Daniel. In a few hours he would be flying to France to 36 a different life. It was a transitional(过渡的)time in Daniel's life. I wanted to 37 him some words of significance. But nothing came from my lips, and this was not the 38 time I had let such moments pass.
When Daniel was five, I took him to the bus stop on his first day of kindergarten. He asked, “What is it going to be like, Dad? Can I do it?” Then he walked 39 the steps of the bus and disappeared inside. The bus drove away and I said nothing. A decade later, a similar 40 played itself out. I drove him to college. As I started to leave, I tried to think of something to say to give him 41 and confidence as he started this new stage of life. Again, words 42 me.
Now, as I stood before him, I thought of those 43 opportunities. How many times have I let such moments 44? I don't find a quiet moment to tell him what they have 45 to me. Or what he might 46 to face in the years ahead. Maybe I thought it was not necessary to say anything.
What does it matter in the course of a lifetime if a father never tells a son what he really thinks of him? 47 as I stood before Daniel, I knew that it did matter. My father and I loved each other. Yet, I always 48 never hearing him put his 49 into words. Now I could feel my palms sweat and my throat tighten. Why is it so 50 to tell a son something from the heart?
My mouth turned dry, and I knew I would be able to get out only a few words clearly. “Daniel,” I said, “If I could have picked, I would have picked you.” That's all I could say. He hugged me. For a moment, the world 51 , and there were just Daniel and me. He was saying something, but tears misted my eyes, and I couldn't understand what he was saying. All I was 52
of was the stubble(短须)on his chin as his face pressed 53 mine. What I had said to Daniel was 54. It was nothing. And yet, it was 55.
1.A. experience B. spend C. enjoy D. shape
2.A. show B. make C. leave D. instruct
3.A. last B. first C. very D. next
4.A. upward B. into C. down D. up
5.A. sign B. scene C. scenery D. sight
6.A. interest B. benefit C. courage D. measure
7.A. failed B. discouraged C. struck D. troubled
8.A. future B. embarrassing C. obvious D. lost
9.A. last B. pass C. fly D. remain
10.A. counted B. meant C. valued D. existed
11.A. think B. want C. expect D. wish
12.A. But B. And C. Instead D. So
13.A. wondered B. regretted C. minded D. tried
14.A. views B. actions C. feelings D. attitudes
15.A. important B. necessary C. hard D. complex
16.A. disappeared B. changed C. progressed D. advanced
17.A. pleased B. convinced C. aware D. tired
18.A. by B. against C. on D. with
19.A. clumsy B. gentle C. violent D. moving
20.A. none B. all C. anything D. everything
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At the airport,I looked closely at the face of my son,Daniel,his backpack by his side.We were saying good-bye. In a few hours he would be flying to France to____a different life.It was a transitional(过渡期的)time in Daniel's life.I wanted to leave him some____words.However,nothing came from my____and this was not the first time I had let such a moment____.Past memories came____on me.
When Daniel was five,I took him to the school-bus stop on his first day of kindergarten.He____me-as he did now."What is it going to be like,Dad?Will I be okay?"And then he walked up the____of the bus and disappeared inside.And the bus drove away.And I had said nothing.
A decade or so later,a similar____appeared.I drove him to college.I tried to think of something to say to give him____and confidence as he started this new life.Again,words____me.
Now,as I stood before him,I thought of Daniel's grandfather and those____opportunities in my life.How many times have we all let such moments pass?
My father and I loved each other.Yet,I always____never hearing him put his____into words and never having the memory of that moment.Now,I could feel my hands sweat and my throat tighten.Why is it so____to tell a son something from the heart?
My mouth turned dry,and I knew I would be able to speak out only a few words____."Daniel,"I said,"if I could have picked,I would have picked you."That's all I could say.I wasn't sure he understood what I____.Then he came toward me and threw his arms around me.For a moment,the world and all its people stopped,and there was just Daniel and me.He was saying something,____my tears rolled down,and I couldn't understand what he was saying. All I could____was the stubble(胡茬)on his chin as his face____against mine.And then,the moment ended.What I had said to Daniel was clumsy.It was nothing.And yet,it was____.
1.A. spend B. represent C. entertain D. start
2.A. amusing B. astonishing C. meaningful D. convincing
3.A. head B. lips C. thoughts D. mind
4.A. fly B. remain C. pass D. deliver
5.A. cutting down B. playing jokes C. looking down D. crowding in
6.A. looked at B. stared at C. glanced at D. glared at
7.A. steps B. chairs C. handles D. windows
8.A. sign B. sight C. scenery D. scene
9.A. consideration B. admission C. inspiration D. influence
10.A. failed B. occurred C. struck D. hit
11.A. valuable B. impressive C. lost D. embarrassing
12.A. wondered B. regretted C. tried D. minded
13.A. judgements B. feelings C. actions D. comments
14.A. considerate B. frightening C. hard D. unbelievable
15.A. slightly B. obviously C. clearly D. carefully
16.A. counted B. cared C. valued D. meant
17.A. but B. and C. because D. so
18.A. observed B. sensed C. struggled D. focused
19.A. gestured B. whispered C. pressed D. held
20.A. everything B. all C. none D. anything
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At 23, I was fresh out of graduate school and working in a nursing home, trying to decide my next path in life. My job involved wheeling residents (居民) to the community hall for activities. Elizabeth would wave from her darkened room but refuse to join the gatherings. Nearly blind, and requiring oxygen, she never left her bedside. I soon learned, though, that she loved books, and every day after work I would read to her.
In dim (微暗的) light we made our way through "King Lear," "Henry IV, .... Jane Eyre," the poems of Rupert Brooke.
Two golden hours might pass before I’ d pack up to return to my apartment. Before I could leave she’ d press my hand, saying, "Child -- my literary child. You bring me such joy." Elizabeth’ s husband had died a decade earlier, and their only child, a daughter, was estranged (疏远的) for what heartbreaking reason I never knew.
One day an old friend of hers visited and brought her some soup. Smiling broadly, Elizabeth squeezed my arm. "Tomorrow, child,we shall feast."
The next evening I found Elizabeth’ s bed empty. "I’ m sorry," the nurse whispered. She handed me a box and nodded. "She left everything to you." At home I unpacked it, finding two white sweaters, the dozen leather-bound books and, at the bottom, the can of soup.
That summer I decided my path. I returned to school to study literature.
And for 26 years the soup has stayed in my kitchen. It’s remained unopened and now is rusted (生锈的). But the memories are preserved.
1.Why did Elizabeth refuse to join the gatherings? -
A. She had many books to read.
B. She was not a very social person.
C. She was restricted in her movements.
D. She had no interest in those activities.
2.What do we know about Elizabeth?
A. She loved writing poems.
B. She often visited her friends.
C. She got divorced ten years ago.
D. She had little contact with her daughter.
3.What can we know about the author?
A. She used to be a doctor.
B. She was inspired by Elizabeth.
C. She taught literature for 26 years.
D. She didn’t like the taste of the soup.
4.What would be the best title for the text?
A. A book-loving friend
B. An unforgettable literary journey
C. An interesting nursing experience
D. A short-term job and its lifelong impact
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Briana, a student at John Fenwick School in Salem County, US, has a lot of free time. The 13-year-old girl used to hang out on the streets after school. “I know it wasn’t good, but I really had nothing else to do,” Briana said.
Briana was not alone. Many kids in her city had too much free time and nothing to do. To solve this problem, four school districts in Salem began a program called Big Brothers/Big Sisters. The program helps students make good use of their after-school time. Big Brothers/Big Sisters invites mentors to help students in grades 6 to 8 build healthy relationships and take part in productive activities.
The “Littles” and the “Bigs” are nicknames (昵称) for students and mentors. Most mentors are teachers. The “Bigs” and “Littles” usually meet once a week. They play games, share stories and go on trips.
The program has already helped many Salem students.
Briana’s mentor is the school principal (校长), Syeda Woods. Woods took Briana ice-skating, to pizza parties and for a visit to Longwood Gardens in Pennsylvania. “When I got out, I saw that Salem is a very small place,” Briana said. “The program helps me experience the outside world and see many new things.”
Kathy Jennings, 13, said she was very shy before, but now is much more open.
“In the program, I see my mentor as a big sister, not a teacher. I can tell her anything,” Jennings said. “And she has taught me a lot about making good decisions. I think it will make a big difference in my life.”
1.The program of Big Brothers/Big Sisters is designed for________.
A.students aged 16 to 18 | B.students aged 8 to 16 |
C.students in senior high school | D.students in grades 6 to 8 |
2.The underline word “mentors” in the second paragraph most probably means “________”.
A.wise and trusted teachers | B.experienced police |
C.community volunteers | D.careful parents |
3.The purpose of the program is to help students________.
A.live a full life after school |
B.learn tips on shopping |
C.have more free time |
D.know more about the streets |
4.The writer uses the examples of Briana and Kathy to show________.
A.Syeda is an amazing principle |
B.the success of the program |
C.the colourful life in Salem |
D.Briana was once very shy |
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I live a SOHO life. I work at home and my company has closed several offices. Some companies that introduced home working didn't have much success. I don't think they should go back to making all their workers working in offices. Instead, it would be better to retrain their managers. Managers who deal with home workers have to be able to develop team spirit among home working people. They must be in regular communication with people in their teams, but not always be checking-up on them.
Simon
Talking with my coworkers at the office is enjoyable. However, most of the office talks are time-wasting and nothing to do with work. Sometimes it is very troublesome. I have worked at home for over 20 years. Every three months I have to return to my office for a meeting. I quite enjoy the time spent there. It's all good fun, but I am really surprised to see how much time people waste there. I haven't had great success in my job, but I've been at home to see my children grown up.
James
I used to hate working at an office. People stood behind me and talked loudly. I am a soft- ware developer and I have to focus on my work. I found I work much better at home where no one breaks my thinking. However, it's really important that you control yourself and carry on with your work no matter where you are.
Paul
Two years ago, I started working from home. At first I enjoyed being at home. I could eat when I wanted to and wear whatever I liked. However, after a bit I missed meeting with my coworkers. Now I have moved into an office and just do one or two days at home. I feel I work better because I am not in the same place all day. I think a bit of both is the best choice.
John
1.Who work both at home and in an office now? ______
A.John. B.James. C.Simon. D.Paul.
2.According to Simon, what should be done if companies introduced home working but failed? ______
A.go back to office working.
B.check on workers as often as possible.
C.encourage communication among home workers.
D.develop the managers' ability to build team spirit.
3.What is the advantage of working at home in Paul's opinion? ______
A.It allows him to follow his timetable.
B.It allows him to better center on his work.
C.It gives him more time to stay with his family.
D.It teaches him the importance of self-control.
4.What may be the suitable title of the text? ______
A.Advantages of working at offices. B.Disadvantages of working at home.
C.Opinions on home working. D.Ways to improve office communication.
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Back home from the Navy, I started school at Greenville College in my hometown of Illinois. I’d been out of high school for four years, but my high school headmaster, Mr. Gardner, invited me to a Valentine’s Day dance party at school. The thought of seeing my former teachers was exciting. So I agreed.
When Friday came, I cleaned up, dressed up and drove to the high school gym. I chatted with my teachers and approached Mr. Gardner to thank him before leaving. Just then, the band started playing and a young girl stood up to sing. One look at her and I was crazy — I had never seen such a beautiful girl!
I asked Mr. Gardner who she was, and he answered, “That’s Marilyn Riley, Cut Riley’s daughter.” I was shocked to say the least. They lived just around the comer from me. I walked across the gym floor to introduce myself, “Hi, Fm Jack Joseph.’’
“I know who you are,” was her not-too-friendly response.
“Would you like to dance?” I asked. “No! I’m working,” she shot back.
“Can I call you next week for a movie date?” I asked. “No” was her response.
For the next month I phoned,trying to set up a date. She always had the same answer: No. Then one rainy afternoon in March as I was driving home after basketball practice, I saw Marilyn, walking with no umbrella, no raincoat and no hat. I pulled alongside her and asked if she needed a ride, half expecting her to say no. Instead, she stepped over the roadside and sat down on the seat next to me. It was only a few blocks to her house, but after pulling into her driveway we talked for 45 minutes. It was magic from then on.
1.Why did Jack decide to attend the party?
A. The party was held to welcome him back home.
B. Marilyn would be introduced to him at the party.
C. He could meet some of his former teachers there.
D. They gathered there to celebrate Valentine’s Day.
2.What was the author’s attitude towards the party?
A. Casual. B. Formal.
C. Passive. D. Worried.
3.We can infer from the text that .
A. Jack once served in the army after high school
B. it took Jack 45 minutes to drive Marilyn home
C. Jack and Marilyn were familiar with each other
D. it was Marilyn’s cold attitude that interested Jack
4.How would the story most probably develop in the end?
A. Marilyn would fall in love with Jack.
B. Jack would make great achievements in college.
C. Marilyn would become a famous singer.
D. Jack would have frequent conflicts with Marilyn.
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My father was raised in a fatherless home at a time when the family of five struggled to survive, which caused my father to be extremely tightfisted(吝啬) with money.
When we children became 16 that other children got pocket money from their parents, we made a(n)17 to ask our father from some. Immediately his face turned stone-cold, and he said, “If you’re old enough to ask, you’re old enough to 18.” And we had to seek odd jobs about the neighborhood.
He didn’t 19 his attitude as we grew into adulthood. There was a time when 20 of us had a car, so we had to ride a 21 whenever we came home. Though the bus stopped about two miles from home, Dad never met us, 22 in bad weather. If someone 23 (and my brothers did a lot), he’d say in his 24 father-voice. “That’s what your legs are 25 !”
One spring morning I was on the bus home from 26. Tests and long hours in labs had 27 me exhausted. As other students were 28 at their stops. I looked silently out of the window. Finally, the bus came to a 29 at my destination, and I 30, carrying my suitcase to begin the long journey home.
The row of privet hedge(树篱) came into 31, which lined the driveway that climbed the hill to our house. I stopped to put a book in the suitcase. When I stood up, I saw something gray 32 along the top of the hedge toward the house.
It was the top of my father’s head. I 33 then, each time I came home, he would stand behind the hedge, watching, 34 he knew I had arrived safely. I held back my tears. He did care,35.
Upon reaching home, I found my father innocently in his chair. “So! It’s you!” he said, his face lengthening into surprise.
1. A.aware B.certain C.surprised D.excited
2. A.attempt B.suggestion C.trouble D.plan
3. A.spend B.earn C.survive D.raise
4. A.strengthen B.soften C.take D.show
5. A.neither B.each C.all D.none
6. A.bicycle B.car C.train D.bus
7. A.especially B.only C.even D.once
8. A.refused B.complained C.cried D.intended
9. A.strangest B.lowest C.softest D.scariest
10. A.on B.in C.by D.for
11. A.work B.home C.town D.college
12. A.led B.made C.found D.proved
13. A.treated B.received C.met D.greeted
14. A.stop B.house C.street D.corner
15. A.stepped off B.went off C.jumped on D.climbed on
16. A.mind B.view C.flower D.leaf
17. A.shining B.flying C.failing D.moving
18. A.understood B.thought C.imagined D.realized
19. A.since B.after C.until D.though
20. A.after all B.above all C.in advance D.in total
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In Scandinavian countries it is common ____ for the husband to stay at home to look after the baby.
A.use B.sense C.practice D.idea
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That cold January night, I was growing sick of my life in San Francisco. There I was walking home at one in the morning after a tiring practice at the theater. With opening night only a week away, I was still learning my lines. I was having trouble dealing with my part-time job at the bank and my acting at night at the same time. As I walked, I thought seriously about giving up both acting and San Francisco. City life had become too much for me.
As I walked down empty streets under tall buildings, I felt very small and cold. I began running, both to keep warm and to keep away any possible robbers(抢劫犯). Very few people were still out except a few sad-looking homeless people under blankets.
About a block from my apartment, I heard a sound behind me. I turned quickly, half expecting to see someone with a knife or a gun. The street was empty. All I saw was a shining streetlight. Still, the noise had made me nervous, so I started to run faster. Not until I reached my apartment building and unlocked the door did I realize what the noise had been. It had been my wallet falling to the sidewalk.
Suddenly I wasn’t cold or tired anymore. I ran out of the door and back to where I’d heard the noise. Although I searched the sidewalk anxiously for fifteen minutes, my wallet was nowhere to be found.
Just as I was about to give up the search, I heard the garbage truck(垃圾车) pull up to the sidewalk next to me. When a voice called from the inside, “Alisa Camacho?” I thought I was dreaming. How could this man know my name? The door opened, and out jumped a small red-haired man with an amused look in his eyes. “Is this what you’re looking for?” he asked, holding up a small square shape.
It was nearly 3 a.m. by the time I got into bed. I wouldn’t get much sleep that night, but I had got my wallet back. I also had got back some enjoyment of city life. I realized that the city couldn’t be a bad place as long as people were willing to help each other.
1.How did the writer feel when she was walking home after work?
A. Cold and sick B. Lucky and hopeful
C. Satisfied and cheerful D. Disappointed and helpless
2.From the first paragraph, we learn that the writer was busy_____.
A. solving her problem at the bank
B. taking part in various city activities
C. learning acting in an evening school
D. preparing for the first night show
3.On her way home the writer_____.
A. lost her wallet unknowingly
B. was stopped by a garbage truck driver
C. was robbed of her wallet by a man with a knife
D. found some homeless people following her
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