完形填空
阅读下列短文，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。）
I have forgotten the name of the old lady, who was a customer on my newspaper route. Yet it ___________in my memory that she taught me a lesson in ___________ that I shall never forget.
On a winter afternoon, a friend and I were __________ stones onto the roof of the old lady's house near her garden. The _________ was to observe how the stones changed to missiles(导弹) as they __________to the roof’ s edge and fell into the yard like comets(彗星) falling from the _________ . I found myself a perfectly smooth rock and threw it. The stone was too _________ , however, so it slipped from my hand as I let it go and headed straight for a small _________ . At the sound of broken glass, we knew we were in _________ . We ran faster than any of our stones flew off her roof.
I was too _________ about getting caught that first night to be _________ about the old lady with the broken window in winter. _________ , a few days later, when I was sure that I hadn't been discovered, I started to feel _________ for her trouble. She still greeted me with a smile each day when I gave her the newspaper, but I was no longer able to act _________ when seeing her.
I decided that I would save my paper delivery money, and in three weeks I had the seven dollars that I thought would _________ the cost of her window and sent it to her in an envelope.
The next day, I _________ the old lady her paper. She thanked me for the paper and gave me a bag of biscuits she had made herself. I thanked her and ate the biscuits _________ I continued my route.
After several cookies, I felt an envelope and pulled it out of the _________ . When I opened the envelope, I was _________. Inside were the seven dollars and a short note that _________ ,“I'm proud of you.”
1.A. fails B. fades C. impresses D. remains
2.A. forgiveness B. value C. honesty D. gratefulness
3.A. collecting B. putting C. throwing D. placing
4.A. subject B. theme C. topic D. object
5.A. shot B. rolled C. got D. dropped
6.A. earth B. ocean C. sky D. universe
7.A. smooth B. square C. heavy D. beautiful
8.A. ceiling B. door C. chimney D. window
9.A. danger B. trouble C. surprise D. comfort
10.A. scared B. excited C. disappointed D. confused
11.A. frightened B. depressed C. puzzled D. concerned
12.A. However B. Therefore C. Besides D.Furthermore
13.A. honored B. guilty C. pleased D. pressed
14.A. proud B. active C. comfortable D. energetic
15.A. include B. increase C. cover D. mend
16.A. handed B. turned C. passed D. sent
17.A. because B. where C. since D. as
18.A. paper B. pocket C. bag D. wallet
19.A. annoyed B. surprised C. amused D. delighted
20.A. attached B. said C. told D. wrote
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
We all wish we had just a bit more time. Just think what you could do with an extra hour or two each day: you could finally stick to an exercise routine, or spring-clean the house, or write your novel, or learn the guitar and so on.
____1.__ But I can help you find more hours in your day for the things that really matter.
Get Out of Bed Earlier
If you normally get up at 7:30 am, try getting up at 7:00 am．That half-hour might not sound like much, but it could be time that you use to exercise, to read that book you've been meaning to finish. ____2._______
Do the Important Tasks First
Once you get to work, get the important ones done first （not the easy ones, or even the urgent（紧急的） ones）. You can afford to spend at least an hour working on big, important tasks rather than on all those little urgent ones.
_____3._____ The urgent tasks will still get done, and you won't miss the important ones.
Reduce Interruptions
If colleagues have a habit of hanging around your desk to chat, or if the phone is constantly ringing, you might find that it takes you half the day to finish a simple task like writing a letter. Constant interruptions don't just eat up time, they also break your concentration.
When you've got a big task to focus on, let your calls go to voicemail．______4._____ Wearing headphones makes it less likely that people will try to strike up a conversation．
_____5._____
A few minutes chatting, browsing the web, and so on, can easily turn into hours of wasted time over the course of a day.
When you’re working, work. If your concentration is slipping, take a proper break, go and get a glass of water, or stretch your legs a bit. And if you’re facing a difficult task, try breaking it into small steps or stages so that it’s easier to deal with.
A. Stay Focused On Your Work.
B. Take Breaks When Necessary.
C. If you have an office door, close it.
D. If you work like this, you’ll usually save time.
E. Would you want me to make your day longer?
F. I can't magically make all your days 25 hours long．
G. Or simply to get your day off to a calm and organized start．
“People are ruder today because they are rushed and more ‘time poor’ than ever before,” says Patsy Rowe, “Manners have fallen off the radar(雷达).” Due to our strong attraction to electronic equipment it is a wonder more people don’t wake up each morning and greet the singing birds with a complaint about the noise. Here are some examples of rudeness.
Some people prefer to do almost everything over the internet. To them, dealing with an actual human is like an evolutionary step backward. It feels very slow because humans don’t work at 4G speeds. When you have dinner with friends, you will often notice someone paying more attention to his mobile phone. We have programmed ourselves to think that every new message brings life-changing news, so taking calls and checking our texts are more important than talking to the people we are with. What is worse, some people even tend to send anonymous（匿名的） rude messages by email.
However, rudeness is never acceptable. Don’t assume it is OK to be rude if the person you’re in touch with won’t recognize you. If you have something awful to say, have the courage to face the person and say it, write a letter or email and sign it, or forget it. Upsetting people with unsigned messages is cruel and annoying.
We shouldn’t blame technology for our shortcomings. Technology is here to help us, but we should not allow it to take over our lives. An important step is admitting our shortcomings. People spend a lot of time pointing out bad manners but it would be even more helpful if we’d publicly recognize good manners when we see them.
1.What can be inferred from the underlined sentence in Paragraph 1?
A. People can tell good from bad behavior.
B. Radar is able to observe human behavior.
C. People care little about their behavior.
D. Radar can be used to predict human behavior.
2.Some people are less willing to deal with humans because ________.
A. they are becoming less patient
B. they are growing too independent
C. they have to handle many important messages
D. they have to follow an evolutionary step backward
3.The author thinks sending unsigned awful messages is ________.
A. ridiculousB. hatefulC. acceptableD. reasonable
4.What can we learn from the last paragraph?
A. We should praise good behavior.
B. Technology can never be blamed.
C. We should keep pointing out mistakes.
D. Technology will take over our lives one day.
There have always been laws against copying other people’s ideas. However, when copying was only limited to copying something by hand, problems were solved easily. The solution was always the destruction or removal of the copy. Nowadays, the rise of the Internet has made the issue of intellectual property (知识产权) more complicated.
Almost every bit of information can be cut and pasted(粘贴) with a few clicks of a mouse. Many art forms such as writings, films, and music need new protection to ensure that people do not simply transfer them for free. Online illegal copying has been blamed for a huge reduction in the sales of many records because it is hard to convince people to buy something that they can get for free. Even the ideas behind traditional games, such as Scrabble, have been used without the owners’ permission.
Old laws have been struggling to keep up. While music companies have been successful in persuading courts that action should be taken against people who illegally download music, the law is difficult to carry out. Furthermore, intellectual property rights vary widely from country to country, so it’s up for debate which laws apply. Finally, there is the fact that many people simply do not see the act as theft(盗窃), since once the work has been digitized there is no clear physical object to steal in the first place.
All of these issues mean that companies involved with intellectual property — ideas or easily digitized information — are fighting desperately to get people to pay for the information they use, rather than paying for an object like a CD that they use. While the companies have sometimes been successful, the practical barriers to full protection seem insurmountable.
Finally, all that concerned parties can do is hope that their few successes scare off others and try to find new ways of making money.
1.Why do writings, films, and music need protection？
A. They are very expensive.
B. They are impossible to copy.
C. It is easy to make CDs, books, and movies.
D. They are easily able to be transferred when in digital form.
2.Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a problem of carrying out intellectual property rights?
A. Laws are not the same in all countries.
B. People do not see copying information as theft.
C. It is very hard to catch people who are breaking the law.
D. Internet service providers do not want to cooperate with the police.
3.The underlined word “insurmountable” in Paragraph 4 means “________”.
A. extremely expensive B. impossible to overcome
C. against the law D. hard to prove
4.What can be inferred from this passage?
A. Music and films will be unnecessary in the future.
B. New laws are necessary but difficult to put into practice.
C. The Internet is likely to become more important in the future.
D. Laws are just a way for greedy companies to control their products.
Bridges House Hotel
Bridges House Hotel is a hotel in the centre of Delft and has shops and museums next door. There are many restaurants in the area where you can eat a lovely dinner in the evening. The market square is within easy walking distance. The comfortable rooms are all uniquely decorated and have a splendid bathroom. Air conditioning and free Wi-Fi are available. There are extra long beds for your convenience.
Breakfast is served in the hotel lounge. In the evenings, guests can have a drink here as well.
Hotel Juliana
Just a 5-minute walk from the centre of Delft, this friendly family hotel is close to everything and offers comfortable rooms at an affordable price. The main priority（优先权） is to provide you with quality service through personal attention and by creating a pleasant atmosphere.
This hotel is also conveniently located near the Technical University of Delft. Other cultural spots and a series of bars and restaurants are just a stroll away.
Shanghai Hotel
This unique hotel features Chinese-style decoration and an elegant bar. Shanghai Hotel is located next to the A13 highway, only a 10-minute drive from Delft city centre. It offers free on-site parking.
Each of the rooms at Shanghai Hotel includes flat-screen cable TV, a desk and tea/coffee making facilities plus a refrigerator. The comfortable modern bathrooms have a shower, a hairdryer and free makeup.
Hotel de Koophandel
Located on the central Beesten Market, Hotel de Koophandel is surrounded by cafes and restaurants in the heart of Delft. In the breakfast room, you can enjoy various breads, toasts, cereals, eggs and fruits in the morning.
The comfortable and uniquely decorated rooms are equipped with a private bathroom and free Wi-Fi. Coffee and tea facilities are available. Because of the perfect location, you can easily walk around the city centre and visit the main places of interest.
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1.Which hotel is the best choice if someone is extremely tall?
A. Bridges House Hotel.B. Hotel Juliana.
C. Shanghai Hotel.D. Hotel de Koophandel.
2.If someone chooses Shanghai Hotel, he ________.
A. can enjoy various breads and eggs
B. can go to the Technical University of Delft
C. may be interested in Chinese-style decoration
D. may visit some parks for free
3.What do all the hotels in the passage have in common?
A. They offer free Wi-Fi.
B. They are at Delft city centre.
C. They offer free on-site parking.
D. They offer comfortable rooms.
4.Where can you probably see the passage?
A. In a magazine. B. In a newspaper.
C. On the Internet. D. In a TV program.
To most people, noise pollution is a jet flying over their head. For one Spanish woman, it is a neighbor playing the piano. The woman has taken her neighbor to court. Now she wants to send her neighbor to prison for over seven years on the charges of psychological damage and noise pollution.
In a country known for its noisiness, the case has raised eyebrows. Neighbors often complain about street noise in Spain, but people seeking prison time for someone practicing the piano is unheard of. At the trial, Sonia Bosom says she has been suffering noise pollution up to now due to the practice sessions of Laia Martin, who lives below her. Martin, 27, didn’t admit that she played at home that often, saying she took regular classes in other towns and mostly practiced at home on the weekends.
On the first day of the trial, the newspaper reported that Bosom told the court she now hated pianos so much that she couldn’t even stand seeing them in a film.
Bosom says years of hearing constant playing has caused her “psychological injury”. Medical reports show she has suffered from a variety of problems, including insomnia (失眠), anxiety, and panic attacks.
She says tests by local authorities have found that the sound levels made by the piano are up to 10 decibels (分贝) higher than the limit. City authorities（权威）have asked the family several times to either stop the piano playing or soundproof (隔音) the room. The family told the court they carried out soundproofing work twice but the complaints continued.
The court hasn’t made a final decision. A spokeswoman says the trial will end before May.
1.Bosom wants to send Martin to prison because ________.
A. Martin’s playing the piano damaged her health
B. Bosom suffered from heart attack
C. Martin refused to take regular classes in other towns
D. Martin flew a jet over her head
2.How did Laia Martin respond to the complaints?
A. She stopped playing the piano.
B. She soundproofed the room.
C. She didn’t admit she played at home.
D. She took her neighbor to court.
3.Which of the following may probably be the best title for the passage?
A. A 7-year Sentence Caused by the Piano
B. Pianist Charged with Noise Pollution
C. Health Problems of a Spanish Woman
D. Actions Against Noise by Local Authority
