河北省邯郸市临漳县第一中学2012届高三艺术班英语阅读材料34.doc

1、12届艺术班阅读材料（历年真题）-34第一节：完型填空（浙江） The trip to that city was eye-opening for everyone, and near its end, all the young people in our group began to reflect on what it had meant. We _21_ the first night we had arrived. We had all gone into the markets of the city _22_ the young people could experience i

2、ts energy. But what we actually simply _23_ us allthe rundown houses, the children in rags, the people begging for moneyWalking home, _24_ under a low bridge, we came across _21_ families of homeless people seeking a bit of dry ground to sleep on _26_ the night. We had to step over bodies as we foun

3、d our way through the darkness.The (贫困) was _27_ than anything my young companions had ever imagined. Back in the hotel, an air of sadness settled over the group. Many _28_ and cried. Spending time in this _29_ moves a person to care about .That evening, our group spent hours talking about what we h

4、ad _30_. Gently, I encouraged everyone to talk about the difficult _31_ that days discoveries had inspired. Sitting together _32_ a as everyone had a chance to speak, we all began to realize that _33_ of us was alone in our struggle to cope with our reactions.Based on my _34_ in poverty-stricken are

5、as, I suggested that _35_ the emotions we had were painful, they could also be important in helping us to move forward. We all _36_ that we had seen things that should never be allowed to happen. _37_, what could we do about it? Together, we began to brainstorm ways we could help to case the _38_ we

6、 had seen. As I encouraged group members to on _39_ they could do, a sense of determination _40_ the sadness, Instead of despair, these young people began to feel a call to action.21. A. put up with B. got back to C. looked back on D. made up for 22. A. now that B. so that C. as if D. even if 23. A.

7、 B. annoyed C. D. even if 24. A. marching B. running C. passing D. moving 25. A. entire B. normal C. average D. general 26. A. beyond B. with C. till D. for 27. A. stronger B. deeper C. worse D. less 28. A. gave up B. broke down C. set off D. held on 29. A. B. hotel C. house D. background 30. A. ins

8、pected B. attempted C. witnessed D. challenged31. A. feelings B. decisions C. thoughts D. impressions32. A. along B. around C. by D. in33. A. neither B. either C. none D. each 34. A. experiences B. schedules C. data D. position35. A. once B. while C. since D. unless36. A. supposed B. advised C. D. a

9、greed37. A. Surely B. Rather C. Now D. Indeed38. A. burden B. suffering C. anxiety D. difficulty39. A. how B. where C. what D. when40. A. replaced B. changed C. covered D. improved第二节 阅读理解 I was in a rush as always, but this time it was for an important date I just couldnt be late for! I found mysel

10、f at a checkout behind an elderly woman seemingly in no hurry as she paid for her groceries. A PhD student with not a lot of money, I had hurried into the store to pick up some flowers. I was in a huge rush, thinking of my upcoming evening. I did not want to be late for this date.We were in Boston,

11、a place not always known for small conversation between strangers. The woman stopped unloading her basket and looked up at me .She smiled. It was a nice smilewarm and and I retuned her gift by smiling back.“Must be a special lady, whoever it is that will be getting those beautiful flowers,” she said

12、.“Yes, shes special,” I said, and then to my embarrassment, the words kept coming out. “Its only our second date, but somehow I am just having the feeling shes the one. ” Jokingly, I added, “The only problem is that I cant out why shed want to date a guy like me.”“Well, I think shes very lucky to ha

13、ve a boyfriend who brings her such lovely flowers and who is obviously in love with her,” the woman said. “My husband used to bring me flowers every weekeven when times were tough and we didnt have much money. Those were days; he was very romantic andof courseI miss him since hes passed away.”I paid

14、 for my flowers as she was gathering up her groceries. There was no doubt in my mind as I walked up to her .I her on the shoulder and said, “You were right, you know. These flowers are indeed for a very special lady.” I handed the flowers and thanked her for such a nice .It took her a moment to real

15、ize that I was giving her the flowers I had just purchased. “You have a wonderful evening,” I said. I left her with a big smile and my heart warmed as I saw her smelling the beautiful flowers.I remember being late for my date that night and telling my girlfriend the above story. A couple of years la

16、ter, when I finally worked up the courage to ask her to marry me, she told me that this story had helped to seal it for herthat was the night that I won her heart.41. Why was the writer in a hurry that day?A. He was to meet his girlfriend.B. He had to go back to soon.C. He was delayed by an elderly

17、lady.D. He had to pick up some groceries.42. What does the underlined phrase “her gift” (Paragraph 2 ) refer to?A. Her words.B. Her smile.C. Her flowers.D. Her politeness.43. Why did the writer give his flowers to the elderly lady?A. She told him a nice story. B. She allowed him to pay first. C. She gave him . D. She liked flowers very much.44. What is the message conveyed in the story?A. Flowers are important for a date. B. Small talk is helpful.C. Love and kindness are . D. Elderly people deserve respecting.