提分专练（七）
Ⅰ.完形填空
Face Adversity (逆境) with a Smile
I told my friend Graham that I often cycle two miles from my hou to the town centre but unfortunately there is a big hill on the route. He __1__，“ You mean fortunately.” He explained that I should be glad of the __2__ exerci that the hill provided.
My __3__ to the hill has now changed. I ud to __4__ as I approached it but now I tell mylf the following. This hill will exerci my heart and lungs. It will help me to __5__ and get fit. It will mean that I live longer. This hill is my friend. __6__， I have a smile of __7__ as I reach the top of the hill.
Problems are there to be faced and __8__. We cannot achieve anything with a/an __9__ life. Helen Keller was the first deaf and blind person to __10__ a university deg
ree. She wrote, “ Character cannot be __11__ in ea and quiet. Only through __蓝猫小学科学12__ of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, vision cleared, ambition inspired and success achieved.”
One of the main __13__ of success in life is our attitude towards adversity. At times we all face hardships, problems, accidents and difficulties. __14__ we cannot choo the adversity, we can choo our attitude towards it.
Douglas Bader was 21 when in 1931 he had both legs amputated (截肢) following a flying accident. He was __15__ to fly again and went on to become one of the leading flying aces. He was a(n) __16__ to others during the war. He said，“Don't listen to anyone who tells you that you can't do this or that. That's nonn. __17__ your mind, you'll never __18__ crutches (拐杖) or a stick, then have a go at everything. Go to school, join in all the games you can. Go __19__ you want to. But never, never let them __20__ you that things are too difficult or impossible.”
语篇解读：我们不能避免逆境，但可以选择微笑着面对逆境，在逆境中培养优秀的性格和信心。
1．A.reacted B．criticized
C．replied D．reflected
解析：选C 由后面引号内朋友的话可知，此处表示“回答(replied)”。react意为“反应”，侧重行为上的回应；criticize意为“批评”；reflect意为“反映；反思”。
2．A.extra B．proper
C．abundant D．necessary
解析：选A 此处指的是不要把遇到山头当作不幸的事，应该把爬山看作是“额外的(extra)”锻炼。proper意为“合适的”；abundant意为“大量的；丰富的”；necessary意为“必要的”。
3．A.access B．entrance
C．interest D．attitude
解析：选D 第二段第一句为主题句，由后面展开句可知由此我对山的“态度(attitude)”发生了改变。access意为“入口；可以进入”；entrance意为“入口”；interest意为“兴趣”。
4．A.climb B．confu
C．complain D．comment
解析：选C 句意：原来我对爬山是“抱怨(complain)”，而现在把山看作是朋友。confu意为“迷惑”；comment意为“评论”。
5．A.put on weight B．lo weight
C．gain weight D．take my weight
解析：选B 句意：爬山有利于我“减肥(lo weight)”和保持健康。put on weight相当于gain weight，意为“增加体重，发胖”。
6．A.Finally B．Gradually
C．Rarely D．Approximately
解析：选A 句意：把山看作是朋友，“最终(Finally)”我改变了对山的态度，当我爬上山顶时我脸上就有了一个“满意的(satisfaction)”微笑。gradually意为“逐渐地”；rarely意为“很少地”；approximately意为“大约”。
7．A.satisfaction B．devotion
C．decoration D．caution
解析：选A 参见上题解析。satisfaction意为“满意”；devotion意为“投入，专注”；decoration意为“装饰”；caution意为“小心”。
8．A.understood B．clarified
C．overcome D．defeated
解析：选C 句意：问题要“克服(overcome)”。defeat的宾语为人。clarify意为“澄清，阐明”；后滑步understand意为“理解”。
9．A.tough B．easy
C．difficult D．reasonable
解析：选B 句意：如果生活没有难度(easy)，我们就不能取得成就。
10．A.learn B．reach
C．admire D．gain
解析：选D 句意：海伦·凯勒是第一个“获得大学学历(gain university degree)”的聋哑人。admire意为“羡慕”。
11．A.developed B．founded
C．produced D．constructed
解析：选A 句意：在顺境中不可能培养优秀的性格。develop one's character意为cpu多少度正常“培养性格”有意思吗；found意为“建立”，用于建立政权，组织等；produce意为“生产”；construct意为“建设”。
12．A.happiness B如何做奶油．difficulties
C．experiences D．pressures
解析：选C 句意：只有“通过磨难(trial and suffering)”的“经历(experiences)”，才能强大内心，清晰意向，激发志向，取得成功。
13．A.emphas B．conflicts
C．factors D．powers
解析：选C 句意：对待逆境的态度是成功的“要素(factors)”之一。emphasis意为“强调”；conflict意为“冲突”；power意为“力量，权力”。
14．A.As B．珠海居住证While
C．Becau D．If
解析：选B 句意：我们“虽(while)”不能避免逆境，但我们可以选择乐观的人生态度。
15．A.devoted B．commanded
C．forced D．determined
解析：选D 参见下题解析。be determined to意为“下定决心”；be devoted to意为“专注于，投入”；command意为“命令”。
16．A.inspiration B．appreciation
C．qualification D．destination
解析：选A 道格拉斯·本得截肢后下定决心再次驾机飞行，他的毅力“激励(inspiration)”着他人。appreciation意为“欣赏”；qualification意为“资质”；destination意为“目的地”。
17．A.Open up B．Make up
C．Come to D．Come into
解析：选B 句意：不要听信别人说你不行你就怀疑自己，要“下定你的决心(make up your mind)”。come to意为“达到”。
18．A.u B．reject
C．deliver D．abandon
解析：选A 句意：下定了决心，你就会相信自己将永不用(u)拐杖，然后“做个尝试(have a go)”。reject意为“拒绝”；deliver意为“递送”；abandon意为“放弃”。
19．A.everywhere B．nowhere
C．anywhere D．somewhere
解析：选C 句意：你想去哪儿就去哪儿，你可以去“任何地方(anywhere)”。
20．A.advid B．attempt
C．request D．persuade
解析：选D 句意：当别人说难度太大，你不可能做到时，永远不要让他们“说服(persuade)”篮球术语你。advi意为“4月是你的谎言建议”，侧重过程，而结果不一定成功；attempt意为“尝试”；request意为“请求”。
