2014年高考英语完型填空
2014年高考英语完形填空真题及答案
2014年高考英语完形填空真题及答案(一)北京2004Don’t Take the Fun Out of Youth SportsWhen I joined a private football league a few years ago, the sport meant everything to me. My coach said that I had lots of potential, and I became captain of my 1 . That was before all the fun was taken out of 2 . At first, everyone on the team got 3 playing time. Then the team moved up to the top division after winning all its games, and the 4 started. Some parents, who had paid the coach extra so their daughters could have 5 one-on-one training, got angry when she didn’t give them more playing time in our 6 . The coach was replaced. The new coach, however, took all the fun out of the game: all we did during practice was 7 . I always wished to God that it would rain so we would not have the 8 . Of course, all teams run drills; they are 9 . But we ran so much that, afterwards, we had trouble 10 . Younger people shouldn’t be doing exercises 11 for 18-year-olds. I was very thin 12 I started football, but as a member of this team I wouldn’t eat much, because I was afraid of being too 13 to run. I feared making mistakes, and the added pressure caused me to make more than my usual 14 . Is all this pressure necessary? I 15 up leaving the football team. Four other girls did the same, and two of them stopped playing football completely. That’s 16 , because they had so much potential. They were just burned-out with all the pressure they 17 from the coach or their parents. I continued playing football at school and 18 my love for it. I joined a private team coached by my school coach. When I started playing 19 him, he told me I needed to relax because I looked nervous. After I 20 down, I played better. When you enjoysomething, it’s a lot easier to do it well.1. A. class B. club C. team D. board2. A. playing B. living C. learning D. working3. A. great B. equal C. right D. extra4. A. business B. struggle C. attempt D. pressure5. A. free B. private C. good D. basic6. A. matches B. courses C. lessons D. programs7. A. jump B. play C. run D. shoot8. A. duty B. meeting C. operation D. training9. A. necessary B. boring C. scientific D. practical10. A. speaking B. moving C. sleeping D. breathing11. A. used B. intended C. made D. described12. A. till B. since C. before D. because13. A. full B. tired C. lazy D. big14. A. size B. share C. space D. state15. A. gave B. kept C. ended D. picked16. A. sad B. shameful C. silly D. serious17. A. received B. suffered C. brought D. felt18. A. reconsidered B. rediscovered C. re-formed D. replaced19. A. at B. by C. for D. around20. A. fell B. stepped C. slowed D. calmed(二)湖南2004I grew up in a community called Estepona. I was 16 when one morning, Dad told me I could drive him into a 1 village called Mijas, on condition that I took the car in to be 2 at a nearby garage. I readily accepted. I drove Dad into Mijas, and 3 to pick him up at 4 pm, then dropped off the car at the 4 . With several hours to spare, l went to a theater. 5 , when the last movie finished, it was six. 1 was two hours late!I knew Dad would be angry if he 6 I’d been watching movies.So I decided not to tell him the truth. When I 7 there I apologized for being late, and told him I’d 8 as quickly as I could, but that the car had needed a major repairs. I’ll never forget the 9 he gave me. “I'm disappointed you 10 you have to lie to me, Jason.” Dad looked at me a gain. “When you didn’t 11 , I called the garage to ask if there were any 12 , and they told me you hadn’t yet picked up the car.” I felt 13 as I weakly told him the real reason. A 14 passed through Dad as he listened attentively. “I'm angry with 15 . I rea lize I’ve failed as a father. I’m going to walk home now and think seriously about 16 I’ve gone wrong all these years.” “But Dad, it’s 18 miles!” My protests and apologies were 17 . Dad walked home that day. I drove behind him, 18 him all the way, but he walked silently.Seeing Dad in so much 19 and emotional pain was my most painful experience. However, it was 20 the most successful lesson.I have never lied since.1. A. lonely B. small C. distant D. familiar2. A. kept B. washed C. watched D. serviced3. A. agreed B. planned C. determined D. promised4. A. village B. community C. garage D. theater5. A. However B. Then C. Therefore D. Still6. A. realized B. found out C. thought D. figured out7. A. went B. ran C. walked D. hurried8. A. started B. left C. arrived D. come9. A. word B. face C. look D. appearance10. A. find B. decide C. believe D. feel11. A. turn up B. drive out C. go away D. come out12. A. questions B. problems C. mistakes D. faults13. A. ashamed B. frightened C. nervous D. surprised14. A. nervousness B. sadness C. silence D. thought15. A. you B. myself C. me D. yourself16. A. where B. how C. why D. when17. A. meaningless B. useless C. helpless D. worthless18. A. asking B. persuading C. begging D. following19. A. physical B. practical C. personal D. natural20. A. indeed B. always C. also D. almost答案(二)1—5 CDDCA 6—10 BDDCD 11—15 ABABB 16—20 ABCAC(三)湖北2004Elizabeth Clay decided to go home and spend the holiday with her parents. The next day she drove her old car home along the road. 1 she found she got a flat. The 22-year-old student 2 to stop her car by the side of the road in the winter night and opened the trunk. No 3 tire.At this time, a car 4 . Paul and Diane told Clay to 5 them to a service station near their 6 . They arrived to see that it had no suitable tires to 7 with her car. “Follow us home,” said Paul.The couple called around to find a tire, No 8 . They decided to let her use their own car. “Here,” Paul said, handing Clay a 9 of keys, “Take our car. We 10 be using it over the holiday.”Clay was 11 . “But I’m going all the way to South Carolina, and I’ll be gone for two weeks,” she 12 them.“We know,” Paul said. “We’ll be 13 when you get back. Here’s our number if you need to 14 us.”Unable to believe her eyes, Clay watched as the 15 put her luggage into their car and then 16 her off. Two weeks later she 17 to find her old car cleaned inside and out with three new tires and the radio 18 .“Thank you so much,” she said. “How much do I 19 you?”“Oh, no,” Paul said,“we don’t want any money. It’s our 20 .” Clay realized that while it might have been their pleasure, it was now her duty to pass on their “do onto others” spirit.1. A. Suddenly B. Finally C. Immediately D. Fortunately2. A. afforded B. wanted C. allowed D. managed3. A. spare B. free C. full D. empty4. A. passed B. stopped C. paused D. started5. A. help B. push C. take D. follow6. A. garage B. house C. shop D. hotel7. A. agree B. match C. go D. deal8. A. way B. message C. success D. luck9. A. set B. number C. pair D. chain10. A. can’t B. shouldn’t C. mustn’t D. won’t11. A. satisfied B. worried C. astonished D. disturbed12. A. persuaded B. advised C. reminded D. promised13. A. happy B. here C. away D. busy14. A. get in touch with B. keep in touch withC. be in touch withD. put in touch with15. A. repairmen B. cleaners C. friends D. couple16. A. sent B. shook C. watched D. drove17. A. shocked B. happened C. returned D. came18. A. loaded B. fixed C. tied D. rebuilt19. A. owe B. lend C. give D. offer20. A. wish B. job C. duty D. pleasure答案(三)1—5ADABD 6—10BCDAD 11—15CCBAD 16—20ACBAD。
2014高考英语完形填空专题
2014高考英语完形填空专题一、利用首句来解题，根据全文来选择首句一般不设空。
因此我们应重视首句，并利用首句预测短文的问题和全文内容。
1. I did at school. My headmaster thought I was and when I was 14 he said, “You‟re never going to be anything but a failure. ”A. brightB. uselessC. simpleD. hopefuldaughter Lauren was giving her first concert. She had been waiting for this moment for years and years. “Now it is here at last,” she thought. “How beautiful her ___1___ is.”The song made her go back to the days when she was Lauren‟s age. As a young girl, Dorothywanted to be a concert She studied ___2___ in France, Italy and in the United States. “You can become a fine ___3___ in the future,” her teachers told her. “But you must be prepared to study hard and work for many years.1. A. voice B. face C. dress D. life2. A. French B. music C. piano D. dance3. A. actress B. student C. singer D. dancer二、根据上下文语境，合理推断来解题. He never criticized us, but used _____ to bring out our best.A. strictB. honestC. specialD. learnedA. helpB. peaceC. smileD. praise2. His big stomach has always ballooned out between his T-shirt and trousers. Although his familyoften about that, Ed refused to buy a T-shirtA. caredB. forgotC. quarreledD. jokedA. cleanB. straightC. largerD. darker三、利用语篇标志解题常见语篇标志词语：结构层次:firstly, secondly, thirdly；逻辑关系：thus, therefore, so；递进关系：besides, what‟s more, further;转折关系：but, while, however, on the other hand等。
2014高考英语_完形填空11-(980)
2014 高考英语完形填空精英训练题 Having leftthe town, the girl stopped the car at the landing near the entrance of the bay (海湾 ). She stepped into the 1 and rowed out silently. The tide was rushing to the entrance and2to the wild open sea. She had to row across the bay to reach 3 side. The waves struck against the side of the boat, 4 and uneven; it became 5 difficult to row. If she 6 for a moment, the tide would push the boat back towards the 7 .9 from pulling on the rough She wasn't even halfway,8 she was already tired and her hands wooden oars (船桨 ). “ I'm never going to 10 it ,”she thought. She rested the oars on her knees and 11 her head helplessly, then looked up as she 12 the boat shift (晃动 ) against the tide.The east wind , which had swung ( 旋转 ) around from the south-west, 13 her help and pushed the boat towards the mountains. It was going to be 14 . Her hands weren't so painful. Her chest didn?t feel as ifit was about to burst 15 .16 . one of the oars banged against the side of the boat and she 17 The lights of the town becameit with a start. Had she been asleep, or just 18 ? She looked over her shoulder. She was almost on the beach. The girl gave one last 19 on the oars to ground the boat, and then lay back against the seat. She listened to the waves 20 and knew she had come home. Far across the moonlit bay the lights were no more than a sparkling chain. 1. A. car B. boat C. ship D. mail 2. A. beside B. before C. behind D. beyond3. A. another B. other C. either D. the other4. A. deep B. calm C. gentle D. rough5. A. more B. less C. as D. least6. A. slept B. continued C. rested D. rowed7. A. home B. mountains C. south-west D. entrance8. A. if B. so C. but D. since9. A. hurt B. ruined C. troubled D. broke 10. A. get B. make C. keep D. take 11. A. mined B. dropped C. cocked D. raised 12. A. saw B. made C. heard D. felt13. A. got to B. came to C. sent for D. reached for 14. A. difficult B. serious C. all right D. certain enough 15. A. any more B. still more C. no more D. once more16. A. brighter B. bigger C. closer D. smaller 17. A. destroyed B. threw C. repaired D. seized 18. A. dreaming B. guessing C. inventing D. expecting19. A. blow B. hit C. pull D. strike20. A. anxiously B. happily C. sadly D. carefullyMr Collins, who used to work as a driver, first referred to Dorset County Hospital in April 2007 after suffering a loss of appetite and weight loss. Doctors 1as serious cancer which had spread to his liver with the 2 ofa CT scan. He was 3 to give up his job and his wife stopped her part-time cleaning work to look after her husband 4 time. 6 his job,At the terrible news, Phil Collins had no choice but to wait for his 5 . The 61-year-old man planned his own funeral and 7 ￡18, 000 from a pension pay-out because of the deadly disease. He8 a lifelong dream of buying a motorbike, bought his wife Isabel a car and made financial arrangements to 9she was secure after his death. The couple, 10 have been married for 44 years and have no children, did not take holidays and chose to11 his last days at home together 12 by friends. “ You should n But when the six month 13 passed he went back to the hospital. The doctors said,cannot understand this. ” The further14 found the growth on his liver was in fact an abscess 脓(肿 ). Thecouple 15 on more tests and in April 2009 scans revealed that Phil did not have cancer of the liver.It?s really a big happy surprise and Phil can enjoy life with his wife from now on. 16 , Mr Collins states that the cancer drugs he took have 17 his health and he is now planning a legal bid for compensation.He said, “ I was a healthyman and I was a 18 motorcyclist. I still had a lot of working life 19 in me.Now I cannot do anything. I am completely ruined. I feel I am just generally 20 . ”1. A. diagnosedB. treatedC. sentencedD. condemned2. A. directionB. introductionC. serviceD. aid3. A. suggestedB. advisedC. demandedD. hoped4. A. anyB. freeC. fullD. spare5. A. deathB. judgementC. GodD. heaven6. A. putB. desertedC. quitD. set7. A. flowedB. flewC. blewD. grew8. A. recognizedB. carriedC. solvedD. realized9. A. ensureB. enableC. enrichD. enlarge 10. A. whomB. whoC. whichD. that 11. A. takeB. spareC. saveD. spend12.A. containedB. taughtC. surroundedD. developed13.A. deadlineB. headlineC. underlineD. birthline14.A. cashB. safetyC. conditionsD. checks15.A. carriedB. dependedC. insistedD. took16.A. BesidesB. HoweverC. ThoughD. Rather17.A. ruinedB. woundedC. shookD. remained18.A. sharpB. severeC. clearD. keen19.A. fallenB. threwC. leftD. remained20.A. turning downB. shutting downC. putting downD. bringing downOne day, a poor boy who was trying to pay his way through school by selling goods from door to doorfound that he only had one dime left. He was hungry so he decided to 1 for a meal at the next house.However, he lost his nerve 2 a lovely young woman opened the door. Instead of a meal he asked for a drinkof water. She thought he looked 3so she brought him a large glass of milk. He drank it4, and thenasked, “ How much do I owe you? ”6. ” He said,“ You don?t owe me anything,”5 she.“ Mother has taught me never to acceptay forp a“ Then I thank you from the bottom of my heart.” As Howard Kelly left that house, he not only felt stro 7, but it also increased his faith in God and human race. He was about to give up and quit before this point.Years later the young woman became critically ill. The local doctors were baffled. They finally sent her to thebig city, where specialists can be called 8 to study her rare disease. Dr Howard Kelly, now 9 , was called infor the consultation. When he heard the name of the town she came from, a strange light10 his eyes. Immediately, he 11and went down through the hospital hall into her room.12 in his doctor?s gown he went in to see her. He 13her at once. He went back to the consultation roomand 14 to do his best to save her life. From that day on, he gave 15attention to her case.After a long 16 the battle was won. Dr Kelly 17 the business office to pass the final bill to him for approval. He looked at it and then wrote something on the side. The bill was sent to her room. She was afraid to open it because she was 18 that it would take the rest of her life to pay it off. Finally she looked, and thenote on the side of the bill caught her 19. She read these words:“ Paid in full with a glass of milk.”(Signed) Dr Howard KellyTears of joy flooded her eyes as she 20 silently,“ Thank you, God. Your love has spread through human hearts and hands.”1.A. callB. makeC. begD. prepare2.A. whileB. whenC. thoughD. unless3.A. thirstyB. lazyC. tiredD. hungry4.A. slowlyB. unexpectedlyC. steadilyD. hurriedly5.A. announcedB. shookC. repliedD. doubted6.A. rewardB. kindnessC. handD. value7.A. physicallyB. mentallyC. normallyD. properly8.A. upB. forC. onD. in9.A. richB. famousC. observantD. vivid10. A. fixedB. consulted C. filledD. concentrated11.A. roseB. raisedC. gotD. left12.A. WornB. HavingC. PuttingD. Dressed13.A. recognizedB. knew C. sparedD. regained14.A. desiredB. declared C. determinedD. declined15.A. specialB. ordinaryC. normalD. no16.A. decision B. preparationC. struggleD. debate17.A. orderedB. requestedC. confusedD. compressed18.A. negative B. uncertainC. positiveD. obvious19.A. presentationB. preference C. attentionD. arrangement20.A. praisedB. pretendedC. pressedD. prayedIn the summer vacation of 1997, I was fixed with a job. I worked as a(n) 1 at Mr. Breen?s fruit shop. The fruit shop did2business. Most of the trade came from the housewives who lived in the neighbourhood,3he also had regular customers who arrived outside the shop in cars. Mr Breen4 them all by name and they sometimes even had their order already made up, always5me to carry it outto their car. They were clearly long-standing customers, and I6they must have stayed faithful to him7 he had promised to sell good quality8. He had a way with them — I had to9that. He called every woman “ madam”for a start,10those who clearly were not, but when he11it, it did not sound like flattery ( 奉承 ). It just sounded12 in an old-fashioned way. He was a great chatter13. Ifhe did not know them, he would greet them with a few14about the weather,15he did, he would ask about their families or make 16, always cutting his cloth17 his customers. Whatever their bills came to, be18gave them back the few odd pence (零钱 ), and I am sure they thought he was very generous (慷慨 ). But I thought he was the opposite. He never19 anything away. He was always lookingfor20for nothing.1. A. operator B. assistantC. waiterD. secretary- 2 -2.A. good B. poor C. big D. usual3.A. so B. when C. therefore D. but4.A. sold B. knew C. gave D. sent5.A. making B. letting C. getting D. keeping6.A. wish B. insist C. declare D. suppose7.A. when B. if C. because D. though8.A. food B. fruit C. vegetables D. drink9.A. admit B. expect C. announce D. promise10.A. yet B. only C. just D. even11.A. told B. said C. spoke D. talked12.A. serious B. strange C. polite D. familiar13.A. as well B. as usual C. either D. also14.A. sayings B. questions C. words D. speeches15.A. and then B. and so C. even if D. but if16.A. preparations B. jokes C. repairs D. friends17.A. according to B. due to C. instead of D. up to18.A. never B. ever C. seldom D. always19.A. took B. moved C. threw D. turned .20.A. something B. anything C. somebody D. anybodyIt was the old lady's birthday. She got up early to be ready for the post. From the second floor flat she could see the postman when he came down the street, and a little boy, Johnnie,_ _31___ her letters from the ground floor on the rare_ _32___ when anything came.Today she was sure there would be something. Myra_ _33___ forget her mother's birthday, even if she_ _34___ wrote at other times. Of course Myra was busy, but_ _35___, Enid, the daughter the old lady loved most, died two years ago. Since then Myra had been to see her mother three times, but her husband, Harold, never. Theold lady was eighty today. She had put on her best dress. Perhaps—perhaps Myra might come. After all,eighty was a_ _36___ birthday, another decade lined or tolerated just as you chose to look at it.__37___Myra did not come, she would send a present. The old lady was_ _38___ of that. Two spots ofcolour_ _39___ her cheeks. She was_ _40___ like a child. She would enjoy her day!Now, she stood by the window,_ _41___. The postman turned round the corner on his bicycle. Her heart beat__42___. Johnnie had seen him too and ran to the gate. Then clatter咔嗒(声 ), clatter up the stairs. Johnnie knocked at her door. He had got her post—four envelopes. Three were unclosed cards from old friends. The fourth was closed, in Myra's writing. The old lady felt a sharp pain of_ _43___.There was no parcel for her! Maybe the parcel was too large to come by letter post. That was it. It would come later by parcel post. Shesaid to herself. She must be_ _44___.Almost_ _45___she tore the envelope open._ _46___in the card was a piece of paper. Written on thecard was a message under the printed Happy Birthday—Buy yourself something nice with the_ _47___, Myra and Harold. The cheque moved quickly to and fro in the air to the floor like a bird with a broken wing. Slowly the oldlady_ 48__to pick it up. Her present!Her_ _49__ present! With__50___fingers she tore it into little bits.31.A. took awayB. brought upC. moved offD. set down32.A. occasion B. opportunityC. ceremonyD. anniversary33.A. mustn?t B. mightn?tC. wouldn?tD. needn?t34.A. occasionally B. alwaysC. almostD. seldom35.A. unhappily B. unfortunatelyC. unforgettablyD. unkindly36.A. casual B. remoteC. specialD. conventional37.A. Even if B. So thatC. In caseD. Now that38.A. proud B. capableC. sureD. afraid39.A. sharpened B. weakenedC. widenedD. brightened40.A. excited B. alarmedC. inspiredD. satisfied41.A. thinking B. imaginingC. welcomingD. watching42.A. steadily B. wildlyC. nervouslyD. randomly43.A. discontent B. lonelinessC. disappointmentD. annoyance44.A. patient B. anxiousC. urgentD. mild45.A. immediately B. cheerfullyC. angrilyD. unwillingly46.A. Pinned B. FoldedC. LinedD. Roped47.A. card B. bonusC. chequeD. cash48.A. bent B. leanedC. struggledD. stretched49.A. painful B. sadC. expensiveD. lovely50.A. moving B. tremblingC. reactingD. freezingThis is not joke. Kelly Katrina Hildebrandt, 20, and Kelly Carl Hildebrandt, 24, expect just over 100 guests ata 1at a church, where they will become husband and wife.Their modern romance was a 2 made in cyberspace. She was 3and bored one night last year, so she plugged her name into the 4 social networking Website Facebook just to see if anyone 5it.Hildebrandt, 24, in South Florida. At the time, Kelly Hilderbrandt, of Lubbock, Texas, was the only match. Soshe sent him a 6 . She said“ Hi. We had the same name. Thought it was cool.” Kelly Carl Hilde- 3 -“ I thought she was pretty 7. ”For the next three months the two8 e-mails. Before he knew it,9phone calls turned into daily chats, sometimes 10 hours. He11her in Florida after a few months and fell head over heels.“ I thought it was fun,” he said of that first online meet. 12that it would“Ihadleadno to this.”Months after Kelly Hildebrandt sent her first e-mail, she found a diamond engagement订(婚 ) 13hidden in treasure box on a beach in December.think“Itotth a llytit?s all God?s14 , ” Kelly Katrina Hildebrandtsaid. “ He planned it out just15. ”She?s a student at a local community college. He works in financial16. They plan to make their home in South Florida.There was also some uncertainty about how to phrase their wedding17, so they decided to include their18names. But any confusion likely won?t carry on over the husband and wife. Kelly Katrina Hildebrandt saidthere are no plans to pass along the name to future 19 . “ No, ” she said. definit“W e?relynot going to20our kids Kelly.”1.A. openingB. occasionC. ceremonyD. shape2.A. gameB. matchC. contestD. competition3.A. curiousB. seriousC. anxiousD. generous4.A. ordinaryB. commonC. fashionableD. popular5.A. understoodB. madeC. sharedD. enjoyed6.A. wordB. messageC. letterD. reminder7.A. cleverB. simpleC. attractiveD. easy8.A. exchangedB. changedC. expectedD. respected9.A. specialB. sometimesC. exceptionalD. occasional10.A. wastingB. fixedC. lastingD. long-term11.A. droppedB. visitedC. forgotD. called12.A. ideaB. decisionC. chanceD. hope13.A. callB. necklaceC. phoneD. ring14.A. accountingB. planningC. timingD. working15.A. greatB. perfectC. excellentD. smart16.A. crisisB. convenienceC. customD. service17.A. invitationsB. introductionsC. requestsD. details18.A. firstB. lastC. middleD. among19.A. wifeB. childrenC. husbandD. parents20.A. saveB. spareC. giveD. nameI live in Albuquerque and I used to give much money to the homeless around, feeling sorry for their misfortune. But later I became a single mom with no home, a huge 26 and hardly any income. 27, I stopped giving and became very bitter.Several years later, things started to 28 I became 29- enough to have a home, and 30 a backyard, and I started to pull myself out of debt. One day we saw a homeless person with the 31, “Will work for food. ”I 32. My daughter asked why I no longer helped the people in 33. I replied,“ Honey, they just use that money34 for other bad things.” She didn?t respond. But when I said that, it didn?t feel right.Three days later, I was 35 to pick up my daughter from school. A man was standing on the corner and something deep inside 36- me to help him. So I stopped my car , and he ran over with enthusiasm. He said,“ God bless you, I only need 77 cents. 37 into my”ashtrayI and 38 enough, there sat three quarters and two pennies.Greatly shocked by this 39, I gave him all the money in the ashtray. He 40with joy and tears in his eyes,” It just made it 41 for me to see my mom for Christmas ! The bus offering this great sale is 42 right away !was a moment I?ll never forget. I think that man won?t forget it either, but I was the one who got the best43 inlife_____giving. It also 44 me that nothing is a coincidence, 45- everything has meaning26A. debt B. duty C. shadow D. pressure27A. In fact B. In a word C. As a result D. All in all28A. develop B. worsen C. vary D. change29A. fortunate B. wealthy C. generous D. successful30A. even B. still C. yet D. onlyD. announcement31A. decoration B. expression C. sign32A. got by B. pulled out C. passed on D. passed by33A. emergencyB. danger C. need D. panic34A. food B. alcohol C. medicine D. entertainment35A. driving B. jogging C.wandering D. cycling36A. directed B.challenged C. permitted D. drove37A.reached B.turned C. broke D. searched38A. amusingly B. strangely C. awkwardly D. naturally39A. incident B.condition C. state D. coincidence40A. poured out B. turned out C. broke out D. burst out41A. necessary B.difficult C. possible D. suitable42A. queuing B.leaving C. setting D. operating43A. gift B.time C. favor D. honor44A. Impresses rms C. persuades D. reminds45A. or B.and C. so D. howeverOne afternoon I was sitting at my favorite table in a restaurant, waiting for the food I had ordered to arrive. Suddenly I 1that a man sitting at a table near the window kept glancing in my direction,2he knewme . The man had a newspaper 3 in front of him , which he was4to read, but I could 5 thathe was keeping an eye on me. when the waiter brought my 6the man was clearly puzzled (困惑 ) by the7 way in which the waiter and I8each other. He seemed even more puzzled as 9went on and it became10that all the waiters in the restaurant knew me. Finally he got up and went into the11 . When he came out, he paid his bill and12 without another glance in my direction.I called the owner of the restaurant and asked what the man had13 .“ Well,” he said,“ that man detective (侦探 ). He14 you here because he thought you were the man he15. ” “ What ? ” I said , showing my16. The owner continued,“ He came into the kitchen and showed me a photo of the wante man. I17say he looked very much like you! Of course, since we know you, we told him that he had made a18. ” “ Well, it?s really19I came to a restaurant where I?m known,”20Isaid,I. might“have been in trouble.”1.A. knew B. understood C. noticed D. recognized2.A. since B. even if C. though D. as if3.A. flat B. open C. cut D. fixed4.A. hoping B. thinking C. pretending D. continuing5.A. see B. find C. guess D. learn6.A. menu B. bill C. paper D. food7.A. direct B. familiar C. strange D. funny8.A. chatted with B. looked at C. laughed at D.talked about9.A. the waiter B. time C. I D. the dinner10. A. true B. hopeful C. clear D. possible11. A. restaurant B. washroom C. office D. kitchen12. A. left B. acted C. sat down D. calmed down13. A. wanted B. tried C. ordered D. wished14. A. met B. caught C. followed D. discovered15. A. was to beat B. was dealing with C. was to meet D. was looking for16. A. care B. surprise C. worry D. regret17. A. must B. can C. need D. may18. A. discovery B. mistake C. decision D. fortune19. A. a pity B. natural C. a chance D. lucky20. A. Thus B. However C. Otherwise D. ThereforeMy four grown children were all home visiting this weekend so we decided to go out for lunch. We always tryto make our family meals1so this time we decided to order every kind of pancake they had and asked that they would be2on one big family-style plate!There was a lovely3at the table and lots of smiles. As I was looking around the table, 4thiswonderful scene, a gentleman at a nearby table caught my eye.He was eating his breakfast 5quietly in the corner. He frequently looked over and smiled as my granddaughter6to entertain us all. Suddenly, I had a great idea.I dug out a smile card that I always7with me and walked up to the waitress. I explained to her that Iwanted to8that man?s bill secretly and that instead of the bill could she please give him the smile card.Our happy breakfast was still going on after the gentleman had9 . The waitress came over and told us thathe had passed the smile card on and paid for10 table before he left.How great!Not only that though, the11then came back later and told us that the second table had now paid for someone else and12 the smile card on too!I couldn?t13 it when the waitress came back and told us that the third table had done the 14thing.What was really amazing though, was that by the time we left, half the room had15up paying for adifferent table! Isn?t that great?1.A. easy B. special C. funny D. full2.A. orderedB. takenC. allowedD. served3.A. get-togetherB. environment C. situation D. direction4.A. forgetting B. havingC. keepingD. enjoying5.A. alone B. safelyC. immediatelyD. directly6.A. stoppedB. happenedC. continuedD. decided7.A. takeB. adviseC. fetchD. carry8.A. winB. payC. orderD. charge9.A. arrivedB. refusedC. leftD. accepted10.A. otherB. othersC. the otherD. another11.A. waitress B. managerC. gentlemanD. waiter12.A. gotB. passed C. soldD. walked13.A. doubtB. thinkC. believeD. guess14.A. differentB. sameC. strangeD. happy15.A. ateB. arrivedC. preparedD. endedMichael O?her lived alone with his father, and the two of them had a very special relationship. Thefather believed in encouragement.Though Michael was the 36 of the class when he entered high school, his 37 continued to encourage him,but also made it very clear that he did not have to play 38 if he didn?t want to.However, Michael loved football and was 39to try his best at every practice. All through high school, he never 40 a practice or a game, but remained a bench warmer替(补队员 ) all four years. His 41father was always in the stands, with words of 42 for him.It was the end of the football season, and as Michael ran slowly onto the practice field shortly 43the bigfinal game, the coach met him with a telegram. Michael 44 the telegram and became deathly silent— his father died that morning, and the sad man left for 45 immediately.In the third quarter, when the team was ten points 46 , a silent young man eagerly 47onto the sidelines.The coach and his players were shocked to see their team-mate back so48 .“ Coach, please let me49 . I have to play today, ” said Michael. Feeling sorry for him, the50coach.Before long, nobody could believe their eyes. This small bench warmer played like a(n) 51 . He helped his team win finally.When the team was cheering for their 52 , Michael was sitting in the corner all alone. The coach came tohim and said, “ You were fantastic! Tell me53 you did it? ”Tears in eyes, Michael said,“ Well, you knew my dad died, but did you know he was blind?54 a smile,“ Dad came to all my games, but today was the first time he could 55 me play, and I wanted to show him I could do it! ”36.A. strongestB. smallestC. biggestD. youngest37.A. coachB. playersC. classmatesD. father38.A. footballB. gamesC. practicesD. basketball39.A. requiredB. determinedC. satisfiedD. reminded40.A. failedB. lostC. missedD. won41.A. sympatheticB. upsetC. faithfulD. optimistic42.A. encouragementB. judgmentC. wisdomD. amusement43.A. afterB. sinceC. towardsD. before44.A. went throughB. turned overC. got overD. tore up45.A. schoolB. homeC. fieldD. class46.A. aheadB. besideC. behindD. away47.A. walkedB. ranC. climbedD. slipped48.A. quietlyB. sadlyC. happilyD.soon49.A. goB. fightC. workD. play50.A. leftB. refusedC. agreedD. cried51.A. starB. sonC. amateurD. trainer52.A. victoryB. awardC. memorialD. unity53.A. whyB. whenC. whereD. how54.A. spreadB. changedC. forcedD. stopped55.A. hearB. seeC. feelD. makeThat day， my parents were leaving for our hometown and I went to see them off.In fact， my father had never traveled by air before，so I just took this(16)opportunity to make his experience wonderful.(17)In_spite_of being asked to book train tickets，I got them air tickets.The moment I handed over the tickets to him，he was(18)surprised to see that I had booked them air tickets.The excitement was very(19)obvious on his face，waiting for the time of travel.We went to the airport together ， (20)checked the baggage，asked for a window seat and then waited restlessly for the security check-in.He was(21)thoroughly enjoying himself and I，too，was filled with joy watching him(22)experience all these things. As they were about to go in for the security checkin-，he walked up to me with tears in his eyes and(23)thanked me.He became very emotional and it was not as if I had done something great，but the fact that this(24)meant a great deal to him.I felt surprised at his(25)behavior.But later，thinking about the entire matter，I(26)looked_back_on my life. How many(27)dreams did our parents have ？ Did they(28)come_true ？ Without understandingthe(29)financial situation，we，as children，asked for cricket bats，dresses，toys，outings，etc.Did we ever think about the(30)sacrifices they had to make to realize our wishes？ Did we ever saythanks(31)for_what that they have done for us?(32)Instead_of my dad saying thank you to me， I would want to say I?m sorry for(33)making him wait so long for this small dream.I do realize how much he has sacrificed for my(34)sake and I will do my best to give the best possible(35)attention to all their wishes.Being old does not mean that they have to give upeverything.They have wishes，too.16．A.trip B．opportunity C．effort D．advantage17．A.Instead of B．though C． Despite of D ． In spite of18．A.happy B．proud C． surprised D． satisfied19．A.obvious B． existed C．aware D． ashamed- 6 -20．A.tested B ．inspected C ．inquired D ． checked21．A.slightly B ．thoroughly C ． gradually D ．quickly22．A.experiment B ．Experience C ． remind D ．remember23．A.hugged B ．greeted C ． thanked D ．kissed24．A.applied B ．contributed C ．appealed D ．meant25．A.condition B ．behavior C ． situation D ．state26．A.looked back on B ．looked down on C ．looked up to D ．looked up at27．A.aims B ． goals C ．purposes D ．dreams28．e about B ．come up C ． come true D ． come to29．A.financial B ．physical C ． mental D ．final30．A.choices B ．plans C ．attempts D ．sacrifices31．A.for which B ．for what C ． to which D ．to what32．A.Without B ．But for C ．Instead of D ． Regardless of33．A.getting B ．making C ．keeping D ． stopping34．A.sake B ． good C ．part D ． benefit 35．A.attraction B ．attentionC ．devotionD ．sacrifice 1 too close to my As I drove my blue Buick into the garage. I saw that a yellow Oldsmobile was space. I had to drive back and forth to get my car into the 2 space. That left 3 enough room to open the door. Then one day I arrived home 4 , and just as I turned off the engine, the yellow Oldsmobile entered its space －too close to my car, 5 . At last I had a chance to meet the driver. My patience had 6 and I shouted at her, “ Can?tyou see you?re not 7 me enough space ？Park farther over. ” Banging(猛推 ) open her door into 8 , the driver shouted back: “ Make 9me! ”this she stepped out of the garage. Still, each time she got home first, she parked too close to my 10 . Then one day, I thought, “ What can I do? ” I soon 11found. The next day the woman 12 a note on her windshield (挡风玻璃 ): Dear Yellow Oldsmobile,I ’ m sorrymy mistress(女主人 ) shouted at yours the other day. Shes been sorry ’about it. I know it because she doesn ’ t sing anymore while13 . It wasn ’ t like her to scream14 . Fact is, she ’ d justadgotnewsb and was taking it out on you two. I 15 you and your mistress will 16 her.Your neighbor, When I went to Blue Buickthe 17 the next morning, the Oldsmobile was gone, but there was a note on my windshield: Dear Blue Buick, 18 because she just learned to drive. We will park muchMy mistress is sorry, too. She parked so farther over after this. I ’ m glad we19can nowbe. Your neighbor, After that, whenever Blue BuickYellow Oldsmobile 20 Yellow Oldsmobile on the road, their drivers waved cheerfully and smiled. B. parked C. stopped D. stayed 1. A. driven2. A. complete B. close C. narrow D. fixed3. A. quite B. nearly C. seldom D. hardly4. A. hurriedly B. first C. finally D. timely5. A. as usual B. as planned C. as well D. as yet6. A. run into B. run about C. run out D. run off7. A. keeping B. saving C. offering D. leaving8. A. mine B. hers C. itself D. ours9. A. For B. With C. From D. Upon 10. A. room B. area C. front D. side 11. A. an instruction B. a result C. an answer D. a chance12. A. put B. wrote C. sent D. discovered 13. A. working B. driving C. returning D. cooking 14. A. on end B. so long C. like that D. any more15. A. hope B. know C. suppose D. suggest 16. A. comfort B. help C. forgive D. please 17. A. office B. flat C. place D. garage 18. A. crazily B. eagerly C. noisily D. early19. A. neighbors B. friends C. drivers D. writers20. A. followed B. passed C. found D. greeted My wonderful Aunt Helen Louise recently passed away very unexpectedly. I have been trying to stay 1 during this time. Today was an especially emotional day, 2 I decided to try and keep myself busy by doing a little,treasure hunting? at my local Goodwill 3 . While I was browsing (浏览 ) , I saw a young girl trying to ride a 4 . Her grandmother and grandfather were 5 it for her. Her grandmother was very6 and it made me smile to see the look of 7 on the little girl?s face.。
2014高考完型填空17篇及解析
2014年各地高考完形填空17篇1)2014北京卷阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和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。
The Fitting-in of Suzy KhanThe first time I saw Suzy Khan, I knew I had to help her. She was really small for her age of 12. The boy in my class often 1 about her and laughed their heads off. She would open a book, pretending to read, with tears dropping on the open page.All I knew was that she was an orphan (孤儿) from Africa. She had just been adopted by a family in town who 2 that the best way for her to learn American ways of life was to be with American kids. I looked down at this 3 girl and promised myself that somehow I would help her.But how could I help her 4 in with us? There had to be a 5 .One day, when I went into the classroom, I saw that Suzy had 6 her geography book to a picture of a train, and in her notebook, she had made a(n) ____7_ copy.I was surprised and thought that she could do something in the coming 8 show. So, I took her to see the art teacher, Miss Parker, and showed her what Suzy had 9 . ―why, it’s wonderful,‖ said Miss Parker, who then showed us a poster she had painted 10 the talent show. ―I need more of these, but I just don’t have enough 11 . Could you help me, Suzy?‖On the day of the talent show, Suzy’s 12 were everywhere ---- all over the hall and all over the school, each one different.―And finally,‖ said Mr. Brown, the schoolmaster, at the end of the show, ―we have a (n) 13 award. I’m sure you’ve all noticed the wonderful posters.‖ Everyone nodded. ―One of our own students 14 them.‖I could hear everyone whispering. ―Who in our school could draw __ 15___ well?‖Mr. Brown waited a while before saying, ― 16 this student worked so hard on the posters, she deserves a 17 , too. Our mystery(神秘) artist is our new student ---- Suzy Khan!‖Mr. Brown thanked her for all the wonderful posters and gave her a professional artist’s set.―Thank you,‖ she cried.I 18 , at that time when I was looking at her excited face, she’d proba bly never ___19 anything in her whole life.Everyone started to 20 their hands. Suzy Khan gave them a shy smile and the applause was defending. I knew then Suzy was going to ne all right.1. A. joked B. cared C. trains D. worried2. A. reported B. decided C. complained D. questioned3. A. rich B. proud C. tiny D. popular4. A. come B fall C. fit D. tie5. A. manner B. pattern C. choice D. way6. A. read B. taken C. opened D. put7. A. free B. perfect C. final D. extra8. A. are B. talk C. quiz D. talent9. A. colored B. written C. carved D. drawn10. A. at B. after C. for D. around11. A. room B. time C. paper D. interest12. A. gifts B. books C. photos D. posters13. A. special B. academic C. national D. royal14. A. painted B. found C. printed D. collected15. A. very B. that C. quite D. too16. A. If B. Though C. Unless D. Since17. A. prize B. rank C. rest D. place18. A. replied B. realized C. remembered D. regretted19. A. offered B. valued C. owned D. controlled20. A. clap B. wave C. raise D. shake2) 2014江苏卷阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和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。
高考英语全国卷2014 II 卷完形填空翻译与解析
全国卷完形填空真题解析2014 II单词短语：get back 返回，回去；get sth back 找回，寻回，重新获得（丢失的东西）lower/'ləʊə/ vt. 使...降下，把...放低；减少，缩小，降低；low adj.低的，矮的；adv.低；低声地lower sb/sth+adv./prep. lower Joe down the mountain on a rope 用绳索把Joe放下山occur/əˈkɜ:/vi.发生；出现edge/edʒ/ n. 边，边缘；刀口，刀刃v.（使）徐徐移动，渐渐移动get out（of sth) 从...出来，离开某地get out of sth逃避，摆脱（责任或义务）；放弃，戒除get sth out of sb/sth 从...中获得（有益的东西）be in terrible pain 处于极度痛苦之中terrible adj. 令人极不快的；可怕的；危害极大的；极度的be in a terrible mess 一团糟,脏乱码堪解析：Joe Simpson and Simon Yates were the first people to climb the West Face of the Siula Grande in the Andes mountains. They reached the top41 , but on their way back conditions were very42 . Joe fell and broke his leg. Joe Simpson和Simon Yates是最先攀登安第斯山的斯拉格兰峰北峰的人。
他们（）到达了峰顶, 但是在他们回去的路上,情况十分（）.Joe摔倒了并且伤了腿。
41．考查副词：hurriedly匆匆地；carefully仔细地；successfully成功地；early 早早地42．考查形容词：difficult 困难的；similar相像的；special特别的；normal一般的41.42.结合第一句话可知，Joe和Simon 成功（successfully）登顶，根据下文内容Joe fell and broke his leg可知，下山时Joe受了伤，情况很艰难（difficult）的。
2014年高考英语完型填空试题汇编有解析
2014年高考英语完型填空试题汇编有解析十六（2014新课标II）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A, B, C和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。
Joe Simpson and Simon Yates were the first people to climb the West Face of the Siula Grande in the Andes mountains. They reached the top __21_____, but on their way back conditions were very _22______. Joe fell and broke his leg. They both knew that if Simon __23_____ alone, he would probably get back _24______. But Simon decided to risk his __25_____ and try to lower Joe down the mountain on a rope（绳）.As they __26_____ down, the weather got worse. Then another ___27____ occurred. They couldn’t see or hear each other and, ___28____, Simon lowered his friend over the edge of a precipice（峭壁）. It was ___29____ for Joe to climb back or for Simon to pull him up. Joe’s __30_____ was pulling Simon slowly towards the precipice. ___31____, after more than an hour in the dark and the icy cold, Simon had to __32_____. In tears, he cut the rope. Joe __33_____ into a large crevasse（裂缝）in the ice below. He had no food or water and he was in terrible pain. He couldn’t walk, but he __34_____ to get out of the crevasse and started to ___35____ towards their camp, nearly ten kilometers __36_____.Simon had ___37____ the camp at the foot of the mountain. He thought that Joe must be __38_____, but he didn’t want to leave ___39____. Three days later, in the middle of the night, he heard Joe’s voice. He couldn’t ___40____ it. Joe was there, a few meters from their tent, still alive.21.A. hurriedly B. carefully .C. successfully D. early22. A. difficult B. similar C. special D. normal23. A. climbed B. worked C. rested . D. continued24. A. unwillingly B. safely C. slowly D. regretfully25. A. fortune B. time C. health D. life26. A. lay B. settled C. went D. looked27. A. damage B. storm C. change D. trouble28. A. by mistake B. by chance C. by chance D. by luck29. A. unnecessary B. practical C. important D. impossible30. A. height B. weight C. strength .D. equipment31. A. Finally B. Patiently .C. Surely D. Quickly32. A. stand back B. take a rest C. make a decision .D. hold on33. A. jumped B. fell C. escaped D. backed34. A. managed B. planned C. waited D. hoped35. A. run B. skate C. move D. march36. A. around B. away C. above D. along37. A. headed for B. travelled C. left for D. returned to38. A. dead B. hurt C. weak D. late39. A. secretly B. tiredly .C. immediately D. anxiously40. A. find B. believe C. make D. accept【考点】考察故事类完型填空【文章大意】本文讲述了一个生命的奇迹的故事，Simon和Joe一起攀登安第斯山脉的Siula Grande，Joe摔倒了腿，最后摔进了冰裂缝，最后他顽强地爬回到了几英里之外的营地。
2014高考英语真题-全国卷2-完形填空-试题及答案详解
2014高考英语真题全国卷2 完形填空试题Joe Simpson and Simon Yates were the first people to climb the West Face of the Siula Grande in the Andes mountains. They reached the top 1_, but on their way back conditions were very 2 . Joe fell and broke his leg. They both knew that if Simon 3 alone, he would probably get back 4 . But Simon decided to risk his 5 and try to lower Joe down the mountain on a rope(绳).As they 6 down, the weather got worse. Then another 7 occurred. They couldn't see or hear each other and, 8 , Simon lowered his friend over the edge of a precipice(峭壁). It was 9 for Joe to climb back or for Simon to pull him up. Joe's 10 was pulling Simon slowly towards the precipice. 11, after more than an hour in the dark and the icy cold, Simon had to 12 . In tears, he cut the rope. Joe 13 into a large crevasse(裂缝) in the ice below. He had no food or water and he was in terrible pain. He couldn't walk, but he 14 to get out of the crevasse and started to 15 towards their camp, nearly ten kilometers 16_.Simon had 17 the camp at the foot of the mountain. He thought that Joe must be 18 , but he didn't want to leave 19_. Three days later, in the middle of the night, he heard Joe's voice. He couldn't 20 it. Joe was there, a few meters from their tent, still alive.1. A.hurriedly B.carefully C.successfully D.early2. A.difficult B.similar C.special D.normal3. A.climbed B.worked C.rested D.continued4. A.unwillingly B.safely C.slowly D.regretfully5. A.fortune B.time C.health D.life6. y B.settled C.went D.looked7. A.damage B.storm C.change D.trouble8. A.by mistake B.by chance C.by choice D.by luck9. A.unnecessary B.practical C.important D.impossible10. A.height B.weight C.strength D.equipment11. A.Finally B.Patiently C.Surely D.Quickly12. A.stand back B.take a rest C.make a decision D.hold on13. A.jumped B.fell C.escaped D.backed14. A.managed B.planned C.waited D.hoped15. A.run B.skate C.move D.march16. A.around B.away C.above D.along17. A.headed for B.travelled C.left for D.returned to18. A.dead B.hurt C.weak te19. A.secretly B.tiredly C.immediately D.anxiously20. A.find B.believe C.make D.accept2014年高考答案与解析：1. C.根据文章第一句话中的“the first people to climb…”可知，他们肯定成功到达了山顶，故选C。
超实用高考英语复习：2014年高考英语试题(全国大纲卷)完型填空(含答案解析)
2014年全国普通高等学校招生考试(全国大纲卷)英语第二节完形填空(共20小题；每小题1．5分，满分30分)阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Joe Simpson and Simon Yates were the first people to climb the West Face of the Siula Grande in the Andes mountains．They reached the top 36，but on their way back conditions were very 37．Joe fell and broke his leg．They both knew that if Simon 38alone，he would probably get back 39．But Simon decided to risk his 40and try to lower Joe down the mountain on a rope (绳)．As they 41down，the weather got worse．Then another 42 occurred．They couldn't see or hear each other and，43，Simon lowered his friend over the edge of a precipice (峭壁)．It was 44for Joe to climb back or for Simon to pull him up．Joe's45was pulling Simon slowly towards the precipice．46，after more than an hour in the dark and the icy cold，Simon had to 47．In tears，he cut the rope．Joe 48into a huge crevasse (裂缝) in the ice below．He had no food or water and he was in terrible pain．He couldn't walk，but he49to get out of the crevasse and started to 50 towards their camp，nearly ten kilometers 51 ．Simon had 52the camp at the foot of the mountain．He thought that Joe must be 53 ，but he didn't want to leave 54．Three days later，in the middle of the night，he heard Joe's voice．He couldn't 55it．Joe was there，a few meters from their tent，still alive．36．A．hurriedly B．carefully C．successfully D．early 37．A．difficult B．similar C．special D．normal 38．A．climbed B．worked C．rested D．continued 39．A．unwillingly B．safely C．slowly D．regretfully 40．A．fortune B．time C．health D．life41．A．lay B．settled C．went D．looked 42．A．damage B．storm C．change D．trouble43．A．by mistake B．by chance C．by choice D．by luck 44．A．unnecessary B．practical C．important D．impossible 45．A．height B．weight C．strength D．equipment 46．A．Finally B．Patiently C．Surely D．Quickly 47．A．stand back B．take a rest C．make a decision D．hold on 48．A．jumped B．fell C．escaped D．backed 49．A．managed B．planned C．waited D．hoped 50．A．run B．skate C．move D．march 51．A．around B．away C．above D．along 52．A．headed for B．traveled to C．left for D．returned to 53．A．dead B．hurt C．weak D．late 54．A．secretly B．tiredly C．immediately D．anxiously 55．A．find B．believe C．make D．accept36．C【解析】but一词说明前后为转折关系，他们成功到达山顶。
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2014年高考英语---完形填空之记叙文【2014·重庆卷】请阅读下面两篇短文，掌握大意，然后从16~35 各题所给的四个选项（A 、B、C 和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项的标号涂黑。
Five months after my husband Steve died, I woke up one morning to the maddeningsound of a leaking faucet （水龙头）. I knew it needed repairs badly, but it 16_______ me somuch just to think of it.All our 17_______ life, I was the “artist ”bringing to our house much imagination.Stevewas the 18 ”_______ ”one. He had a real gift for handling ch（o re家s务活），19_______ mefrom unpleasant repair jobs.But how could such a good man have his life cut short so suddenly! I had been so sad andangry that I completely 20_______ the house. That leaky faucet somehow awakened me to thefact that I now had to 21_______ the challenge of getting things fixed.I got a workman named Ahmed. Entering the house, he stopped before a picture of Steveand me. “Doesn’t your husband 22_______ this kind of work? ”he asked. “It ’s no“He died months ago. When he was alive, he did all the repair jobs 23_______.quietly. Ahmed loo ked at me 24_______, but he didn ’t reply. He fixed the faucet, adjusted the dishwasher door, and replaced a showerhead. Apparently he was gifted as Steve had been.He did a(n) 25_______ job. I asked him to name his fee. “No charge, Ma ’am,”“My father died early, and the neighbors helped my family through. ”By fixing a faucet, Ahmed mended my soul. Although I would sure carry the pain of26_______ with me along, Ahmed reminded me of the abundant 27_______ in the world.【小题1】. A. hurt B. puzzled C. cost D. disappointed【小题2】. A. separate B. shared C. spiritual D. social【小题3】. A. active B. boring C. careless D. practical【小题4】. A. attracting B. sheltering C. driving D. prohibiting【小题5】. A. ignored B. hated C. cleaned D. missed【小题6】. A. come up with B. face up with C. look forward to D. step away from【小题7】. A. begin B. check C. like D. find【小题8】. A. gratefully B. firmly C. bravely D. wonderfully【小题9】. A. strangely B. innocently C. painfully D. sympathetically【小题10】. A. terrible B. excellent C. important D. dangerous【小题11】. A. loss B. failure C. fear D. regret【小题12】. A. friendship B. devotion C. kindness D. justice【2014·山东卷】完型填空（共两篇；第一篇短文10 小题，每小题 1 分；第二篇短文20小题，每小题 1.5 分；满分40 分）There was a pet store and the owner had a parrot. One day a 11 walked in and theparrot said to the man , “Heyou! ”The man said, “What!? ”T he parrot said, “Your 12is really ugly. ”The man got v e1r y3and went to the store owner and said, “Your birdjust 14 my wife . It said she was ugly. ”The owner stormed over, 15 the bird, took it into the “b s l h a o c o k k r o i t o a m b,i t,”16 out a few feathers, and said, Don’t e v“er, ever say anything to 17 my customers again. You got that！！！”With that 18 he took the bird and put it back into its cage. The old bird shook outits 19 and relaxed in its cage. A couple of weeks 20 and in walked this guyand his wife again. The parrot said, “Hey you! ”The guy s h a e i d p,arrot a“n s W w e h r a e t d!?,”T “You know that. ”【小题1】11. A. group B. team C. couple D. crowd【小题2】12. A. wife B. sister C. mother D. daughter【小题3】13. A. curious B. nervous C. guilty D. angry【小题4】14. A. greeted B. puzzled C. offended D. scared【小题5】15. A. hugged B. seized C. trained D. rescued【小题6】16. A. sent B. handed C. pulled D. dug【小题7】17. A. touch B. amuse C. cheat D. embarrass【小题8】18. A. warning B. comment C. suggestion D. request【小题9】19. A. eyes B. feathers C. fur D. skin【小题10】20. A. lasted B. arrived C. appeared D. passedBCharlotte Whitehead was born in England in 1843, and moved to Montreal, Canada at theage five with her family. While 21 her ill elder sister throughout the years, Charlotte discovered she had a(an) 22 in medicine. At 18 she married and 23 a family. Several years later, Charlotte said she wanted to be a 24 . Her husband supported her decision.25 , Canadian medical schools did not 26 women students at the time. Therefore, Charlotte went to the United States to study 27 at the Women’sMedical College in Philadelphia. It took her five years to 28 her medical degree.Upon graduation, Charlotte 29 to Montreal and set up a private 30 . Three years later, she moved to Winnipeg, Manitoba, and there she was once again a 31 doctor. Many of her patients were from the nearby timber and railway camps. Charlotte 32 herself operating on damaged limbs and setting 33 bones, in addition to delivering allthe babies in the area.But Charlotte had been practicing without a license. She had 34 a doctor ’s license in both Montreal and Winnipeg, but was 35 . The Manitoba College of Physicians and Surgeons, an all-male board, wanted her to 36 her studies at a Canadian medical college! Charlotte refused to 37 her patients to spend time studying what she already knew. So in 1887, she appeared to the Manitoba Legislature to 38 a license to her but they, too, refused. Charlotte 39 to practice without a license until 1912. She died fouryears later at the age of 73.In 1993, 77 years after her 40 , a medical license was issued to Charlotte. This decision was made by the Manitoba Legislature to honor “thiscourageous and pioneering woman.”【小题1】21. A. raising B. teaching C. nursing D. missing 【小题2】22. A. habit B. interest C. opinion D. voice 【小题3】23. A. invented B. selected C. offered D. started 【小题4】24. A. doctor B. musician C. lawyer D. physicist 【小题5】25. A. Besides B. Unfortunately C. Otherwise D. Eventually 【小题6】26. A. hire B. entertain C. trust D. accept【小题7】27. A. history B. physics C. medicine D. law【小题8】28. A. improve B. save C. design D. earn【小题9】29. A. returned B. escaped C. spread D. wandered【小题10】30. A. school B. museum C. clinic D. lab【小题11】31. A. busy B. wealthy C. greedy D. lucky【小题12】32. A. helped B. found C. troubled D. imagined 【小题13】33. A. harmful B. tired C. broken D. weak【小题14】34. A. put away B. taken over C. turned in D. applied for 【小题15】35. A. punished B. refused C. blamed D. fired【小题16】36. A. display B. change C. preview D. complete 【小题17】37. A. leave B. charge C. test D. cure【小题18】38. A. sell B. donate C. issue D. show 【小题19】39. A. continued B. promised C. pretended D. dreamed 【小题20】40. A. birth B. death C. wedding D. graduation 【2014·北京卷】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，并在答题卡上讲该项涂黑。