Question

I have two really good friends，Nancy and Richard.They both believe in the ____ of positive thinking.However，though their personalities are ____，they are totally different in other areas of their lives.The biggest differences are their ___，career choice，and way of life.

Love and concern ___ Nancy’s childhood.She，along with her younger sister，was ____ by her mother and father.Nancy’s parents were __6__ in her schoolwork，making her excellent at school.On the other hand，Richard’s childhood lacked love.His parents __ him up to his grandparents when they failed to take care of him ____.His grandmother took care of him for most of his growing up years.___，since his sister did not live with him，he never really got to ____ her.

Another difference is their career choice.Nancy has always been a ____ and made a choice to work in a variety of different ____ settings：doctor’s offices，hospitals，nursing homes and a visiting nurse.Her ____ part was working with pediatrics(小兒科)．However，Richard ____ to work in the business world.He prefers to work with ____ rather than with people.

A third difference is their ____.Nancy is always on the go.She goes to yard sales，out to eat，and enjoys nature.She is ____；has five children，thirteen grandchildren，several great?grandchildren.____，Richard likes to stay home and do things alone.He is single and has no children.

I am very ____ for the fact that I have two similar yet very different friends，Nancy and Richard.This has ____ me that anyone can be a positive thinker.And it is also what makes my friendship with both of them very intriguing(有趣的) and challenging.

1.A.energy? B．power

C．ability? D．effort

2.A.strong? B．special

C．impressive? D．similar

3.A.childhood? B．education

C．appearance? D．religion

4.A.confirmed? B．filled

C．influenced? D．controlled

5.A.spoiled? B．moved

C．raised? D．deserted

6.A.absorbed? B．interested

C．involved D．stuck

7.A.took? B．picked

C．called? D．gave

8.A.carefully? ??????? B．properly

C．strictly? D．firmly

9.A.Moreover? B．However

C．Instead? D．Therefore

10.A.visit? B．touch

C．phone D．know

11.A.follower? B．receiver

C．caretaker? D．leader

12.A.medical? B．physical

C．political? D．chemical

13.A.difficult? B．complete

C．favorite? D．natural

14.A.agreed? B．refused

C．chose? D．remembered

15.A.machines? B．exhibitions

C．agreements? D．coins

16.A.hobby? B．custom

C．habit? D．lifestyle

17.A.beautiful? B．independent

C．famous? D．married

18.A.After all? B．In contrast

C．In a word? D．In the end

19.A.anxious? B．thankful

C．sorry? D．ready

20.A.reminded? B．persuaded

C．taught? D．acknowledged

 

Answer 1

【答案】

1.B

2.D

3.A

4.B

5.C

6.C

7.D

8.B

9.A

10.D

11.C

12.A

13.C

14.C

15.A

16.D

17.D

18.B

19.B

20.C

【解析】

1.

解析　根據最后一段可知作者的兩個朋友都是樂觀的人，他們都相信樂觀態度的力量。

2.2】　D

解析　similar相似的，與下文different相對。strong強的；special特殊的；impressive印象深刻的。

3.3】　A

解析　根據第二段首句可得到提示。

4.4】　B

解析　根據本段第四句“On the other hand，Richard’s childhood lacked love.”可知Richard的生活中缺少愛，而Nancy的生活中卻充滿愛。

5.5】　C

解析　Nancy和妹妹由父母撫養長大。raise撫養，養育，符合語境。spoil寵壞；move使感動；desert拋棄。

6.6】　C

解析　根據“making her excellent at school”可知父母參與到Nancy的學習中，be involved in參與到，符合語境。

7.7】D

解析　由下文Richard的父母無法照顧他可知，父母把Richard交給了爺爺奶奶。

8.8】　B

解析　根據語境：當Richard的父母不能好好地照顧他時……，可知答案選B項。

9.9】　A

解析　Moreover此外，符合語境。句意為：另外，因為Richard的妹妹不和他住在一起，所以他其實從未真正了解她。

10.0】　D

解析　get to know sb.結識某人，了解某人。

11.1】　C

解析　根據Nancy選擇的事業判斷，她總是選擇照顧別人。caretaker護理人員，符合語境。follower追隨者；receiver接受者；leader領導者。

12.2】　A

解析　根據“...doctor’s offices，hospitals，nursing homes and a visiting nurse.”可判斷Nancy的事業都和醫學有關。

13.3】　C

解析　 favorite對應后面的“He prefers to work with...”，指Nancy最喜歡在小兒科工作。

14.4】　C

解析　choose選擇，對應上文的“...made a choice to work in...”。

15.5】　A

解析　與下文with people作對比，Richard更喜歡和機器打交道。

16.6】　D

解析　根據本段介紹的內容可知Nancy和Richard的生活方式不同。

17.17】　D

解析　married(已婚的)對應后面的single(單身的)。

18.18】　B

解析　句意為：相反，Richard喜歡呆在家里，獨自做事。in contrast相反，符合句意。after all畢竟；in a word總之；in the end最后。

19.9】　B

解析　由語境可知，擁有兩個信念相同，但童年經歷、事業和生活方式完全不同的朋友，作者心中充滿感激之情。be thankful for感激……。

20.20】　C

解析　這件事讓作者知道任何人都可以成為樂觀的人。只有C項符合語境。