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(小儿科)．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 great­grandchildren.____，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.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 根据最后一段可知作者的两个朋友都是乐观的人，他们都相信乐观态度的力量。

2.2】 D

解析 similar相似的，与下文different相对。strong强的；special特殊的；impressive印象深刻的。

3.3】 A

解析 根据第二段首句可得到提示。

4.4】 B

解析 根据本段第四句“On the other hand，Richard’s childhood lacked love.”可知Richard的生活中缺少爱，而Nancy的生活中却充满爱。

5.5】 C

解析 Nancy和妹妹由父母抚养长大。raise抚养，养育，符合语境。spoil宠坏；move使感动；desert抛弃。

6.6】 C

解析 根据“making her excellent at school”可知父母参与到Nancy的学习中，be involved in参与到，符合语境。

7.7】D

解析 由下文Richard的父母无法照顾他可知，父母把Richard交给了爷爷奶奶。

8.8】 B

解析 根据语境：当Richard的父母不能好好地照顾他时……，可知答案选B项。

9.9】 A

解析 Moreover此外，符合语境。句意为：另外，因为Richard的妹妹不和他住在一起，所以他其实从未真正了解她。

10.0】 D

解析 get to know sb.结识某人，了解某人。

11.1】 C

解析 根据Nancy选择的事业判断，她总是选择照顾别人。caretaker护理人员，符合语境。follower追随者；receiver接受者；leader领导者。

12.2】 A

解析 根据“...doctor’s offices，hospitals，nursing homes and a visiting nurse.”可判断Nancy的事业都和医学有关。

13.3】 C

解析 favorite对应后面的“He prefers to work with...”，指Nancy最喜欢在小儿科工作。

14.4】 C

解析 choose选择，对应上文的“...made a choice to work in...”。

15.5】 A

解析 与下文with people作对比，Richard更喜欢和机器打交道。

16.6】 D

解析 根据本段介绍的内容可知Nancy和Richard的生活方式不同。

17.17】 D

解析 married(已婚的)对应后面的single(单身的)。

18.18】 B

解析 句意为：相反，Richard喜欢呆在家里，独自做事。in contrast相反，符合句意。after all毕竟；in a word总之；in the end最后。

19.9】 B

解析 由语境可知，拥有两个信念相同，但童年经历、事业和生活方式完全不同的朋友，作者心中充满感激之情。be thankful for感激……。

20.20】 C

解析 这件事让作者知道任何人都可以成为乐观的人。只有C项符合语境。