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2019年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试（全国卷II）英语第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）My Favourite BooksJo Usmar is a writer for Cosmopolitan and co-author of the This Book Will series (系列) of lifestyle books. Here she picks her top reads.MatildaRoald DahlI once wrote a paper on the influence of fairy tales on Roald Dahl’s writing and it gave me a new appreciation for his strange and delightful worlds. Matilda’s battles with her cruel parents and the bossy headmistr ess, Miss Trunchbull, are equally funny and frightening, but they’re also aspirational.After DarkHaruki MurakamiIt’s about two sisters —Eri, a model who either won’t or can’t stop sleeping, and Mari, a young student. In trying to connect to her sister. Mari starts changing her life and discovers a world of diverse “night people” who are hiding secrets.Gone GirlGillian FynnThere was a bit of me that didn’t want to love this when everyone else on the planet did, but the horror story is brilliant. There’s tension and anxiety from the beginning as Nick and Amy battle for your trust. It’s a real whodunit and the frustration when you realise what’s going on is horribly enjoyable.The StandStephen KingThis is an excellent fantasy novel from one of the best storytellers around. After a serious flu outbreak wipes out 99.4% of the world’s population, a battle unfolds between good and evil among those left. Randall Flagg is one of the scariest characters ever.21. Who does “I” refer to in the text?A. Stephen King.B. Gillian Flynn.C. Jo Usmar.D. Roald Dahl.22. Which of the following tells about Mari and Eri?A. Cosmopolitan.B. Matilda.C. After Dark.D. The Stand.23. What kind of book is Gone Girl?A. A folk tale.B. A biography.C. A love story.D. A horror story.B“You can use me as a last resort (选择), and if nobody else volunteers, then I will do it.” This was an actual reply from a parent after I put out a request for volunteers for my kids’ lacrosse (长曲棍球) club.I guess that there’s probably some demanding work schedule, or social anxiety around stepping up to help for an unknown sport. She may just need a little persuading. So I try again and tug at the heartstrings. I mention the single parent with four kids running the show and I talk about the dad coaching a team that his kids aren’t even on… At this point the unwilling parent speaks up, “Alright. Yes, I’ll do it.”I’m secretly relieved because I know there’s real power in sharing volunteer responsibilities among many. The unwilling parent organizes the meal schedule, sends out emails, and collects money for end-of-season gifts. Somewhere along the way, the same parent ends up becoming an invaluable member ofthe team. The coach is able to focus on the kids while the other parents are relieved to be off the hook for another season. Handing out sliced oranges to bloodthirsty kids can be as exciting as watching your own kid score a goal.Still, most of us volunteers breathe a sigh of relief when the season comes to a close. That relief is coupled with a deep understanding of why the same people keep coming back for more: Connecting to the community (社区) as you freely give your time, money, skills, or services provides a real joy. Volunteering just feels so good.In that sense, I’m pretty sure volunteering is more of a selfish act than I’d freely like to admit. However, if others benefit in the process, and I get some reward too, does it really matter where my motivation lies?24. What can we infer about the parent from her reply in paragraph 1?A. She knows little about the club.B. She isn’t good at sports.C. She just doesn’t want to volunteer.D. She’s unabl e to meet her schedule.25. What does the underlined phrase “tug at the heartstrings” in paragraph 2 mean?A. Encourage teamwork.B. Appeal to feelings.C. Promote good deeds.D. Provide advice.26. What can we learn about the parent from paragraph 3?A. She gets interested in lacrosse.B. She is proud of her kids.C. She’ll work for another season.D. She becomes a good helper.27. Why does the author like doing volunteer work?A. It gives her a sense of duty.B. It makes her very happy.C. It enables her to work hard.D. It brings her material rewards.CMarian Bechtel sits at West Palm Beach’s Bar Louie counter by herself, quietly reading her e-book as she waits for her salad. What is she reading? None of your business! Lunch is Bechtel’s “me” time. And like more Americans, she’s not alone.A new report found 46 percent of meals are eaten alone in America. More than half (53 percent) have breakfast alone and nearly half (46 percent) have lunch by themselves. Only at dinnertime are we eating together anymore, 74 percent, according to statistics from the report.“I prefer to go out and be out. Alone, but together, you know?” Bechtel said, looking up from her book. Bechtel, who works in downtown West Palm Beach, has lunch with coworkers sometimes, but like many of us, too often works through lunch at her desk. A lunchtime escape allows her to keep a boss from tapping her on the shoulder. She returns to work feeling energized. “Today, I just wanted some time to myself,” she said.Just two seats over, Andrew Mazoleny, a local videographer, is finishing his lunch at the bar. He likes that he can sit and check his phone in peace or chat up the barkeeper with whom he’s on a first-name basis if he wants to have a little interaction (交流). “I reflect on how my day’s go ne and think about the rest of the week,” he said. “It’s a chance for self-reflection, You return to work recharged and with a plan.”That freedom to choose is one reason more people like to eat alone. There was a time when people may have felt awkward about asking for a table for one, but those days are over. Now, we have our smartphones to keep us company at the table. “It doesn’t feel as alone as it may have before all the advances in technology,” said Laurie Demeritt, whose company provided the statisti cs for the report.28. What are the statistics in paragraph 2 about?A. Food variety.B. Eating habits.C. Table manners.D. Restaurant service.29. Why does Bechtel prefer to go out for lunch?A. To meet with her coworkers.B. To catch up with her work.C. To have some time on her own.D. To collect data for her report.30. What do we know about Mazoleny?A. He makes videos for the bar.B. He’s fond of the food at the bar.C. He interviews customers at the bar.D. He’s familiar with the barkeep er.31. What is the text mainly about?A. The trend of having meals alone.B. The importance of self-reflection.C. The stress from working overtime.D. The advantage of wireless technology.DBacteria are an annoying problem for astronauts. The microorganisms (微生物) from our bodies grow uncontrollably on surfaces of the International Space Station, so astronauts spend hours cleaning them up each week. How is NASA overcoming this very tiny big problem? It’s turning to a bunch of high school kids. But not just any kids. It is depending on NASA HUNCH high school classrooms, like the one science teachers Gene Gordon and Donna Himmelberg lead at Fairport High School in Fairport, New York.HUNCH is designed to connect high school classrooms with NASA engineers. For the past two years, Gordon’s students have been studying ways to kill bacteria in zero gravity, and they think they’re close to a solution (解决方案). “We don’t give the students any breaks. They have to do it just like NASA engineers,” says Florence Gold, a project manager.“There are no tests,” Gordon says. “There is no graded homework. There almost are no grades, other than ‘Are you working towards your goal?’ Basically, it’s ‘I’ve got to produce this product and then, at theend of the year, pre sent it to NASA.’ Engineers come and really do an in-person review, and…it’s not a very nice thing at times. It’s a hard business review of your product.”Gordon says the HUNCH program has an impact (影响) on college admissions and practical life skills. “These kids are so absorbed in their studies that I just sit back. I don’t teach.” And that annoying bacteria? Gordon says his students are emailing daily with NASA engineers about the problem, readying a workable solution to test in space.32. What do we know about the bacteria in the International Space Station?A. They are hard to get rid of.B. They lead to air pollution.C. They appear in different forms.D. They damage the instruments.33. What is the purpose of the HUNCH program?A. To strengthen teacher-student relationships.B. To sharpen students’ communication skills.C. To allow students to experience zero gravity.D. To link space technology with school education.34. What do the NASA engineers do for the students in the program?A. Check their product.B. Guide project designs.C. Adjust work schedules.D. Grade their homework.35. What is the best title for the text?A. NASA: The Home of AstronautsB. Space: The Final Homework FrontierC. Nature: An Outdoor ClassroomD. HUNCH: A College Admission Reform第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）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。
强化技能限时训练(二)语法填空(有提示词类试题)+阅读理解(限时30分钟)Ⅰ.语法填空( A )1. She was put under house arrest two years ago but remained a powerful (symbolic) in last year’s election.2. She wished that he was as easy (please) as her mother,who was always delighted with perfume.3.As time went on,the old man’s health is getting from bad to (bad).4.The (tall) of the two girls is the girl I always talk about with you.5.Only (environment) problems are discussed at the meeting.6.It is a well-known fact that smoking is (harm) to our health.7.As we all know,English is (wide) used in our daily life.8. Mary felt (please),because there were many empty seats in the room.9. What was so (impress)about Jasmine Westland’s victory was that she came first in the marathon bare-footed.10. She turned off her phone and (rejoin) them at the table.答案与剖析:1.symbol 此题考查派生词的用法。
绝密★启用前2019年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试（全国卷II）英语注意事项：1．答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
2．回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。
如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。
回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。
3．考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。
录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
例：How much is the shirt?A. £19.15.B. £9.18.C. £9.15.答案是C。
1. Where does the conversation probably take place?A. In a library.B. In a bookstore.C. In a classroom.2. How does the woman feel now?A. Relaxed.B. Excited.C. Tired.3. How much will the man pay?A. $520.B. $80.C. $100.4. What does the man tell Jane to do?A. Postpone his appointment.B. Meet Mr. Douglas.C. Return at 3 o’clock.5. Why would David quit his job?A. To go back to school.B. To start his own firm.C. To work for his friend.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。
绝密★启用前2019年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试（全国卷II）英语注意事项：1．答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
2．回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。
如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。
回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。
3．考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1. Where does the conversation probably take place?A. In a library.B. In a bookstore.C. In a classroom.2. How does the woman feel now?A. Relaxed.B. Excited.C. Tired.3. How much will the man pay?A. $20.B. $80.C. $100.4. What does the man tell Jane to do?A. Postpone his appointment.B. Meet Mr. Douglas.C. Return at 3 o’clock.5. Why would David quit his job?A. To go back to school.B. To start his own firm.C. To work for his friend.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
2019年高考英语真题(全国卷Ⅱ)含答案2019 XXX)Englishns:1.Before answering the ns。
please write your name and XXX.2.For multiple choice ns。
use a pencil to mark the corresponding answer on the answer sheet。
If you need to change your answer。
XXX-multiple choice ns。
write your answer on the answer sheet。
Writing on this paper will not be counted.3.After the exam。
please turn in both the test XXX.Part 1 Listening (30 points in total)In this part。
you will hear 5 short XXX。
there will be a n with three ns。
Choose the best answer and mark it on the answer sheet。
You will have 10 seconds to answer each XXX.XXX: How much is the shirt?A。
£19.15 B。
£9.18 C。
£9.15XXX is C.1.Where does the XXX?A。
In a library B。
In a XXX2.How does the woman feel now?A。
XXX3.How much will the man pay?A。
$520 B。
$80 C。
$1004.What does the man tell Jane to do?A。
AMy Favourite BooksJo Usmar is a writer for Cosmopolitan and co-author of the This Book Will series（系列）of lifestyle books. Here she picks her top reads.MatildaRoald DahlI once wrote a paper on the influence of fairy tales on Roald Dahl's writing and it gave me a new appreciation for his strange and delightful words. Matilda's battles with her cruel me parents and the bossy headmisres，Miss Trunchbull，are equally fumy and frightening，but they're also aspirational.After DarkHaruki MurakamiIt’s about two sisters-Eri，a model who either won’t or can’t stop sleeping，and Mari, a young student . In trying to connect to her sister. Mari starts changing her life and discovers a world of diverse ”night people” who are hiding secrets.Gone GirlGillian FynnThere was a bit of me that didn't want to love this when everyone else on the planet did but the horror story is brilliant. There's tension and anxiety from the beginning as Nick and Amy battle for your trust. It's a real whodunit and the frustration when you realise what's going on is horribly enjoyableThe StandStephen KingThis is an excellent fantasy novel from one of the best storytellers around. After a serious flu outbreak wipes out 99.4% of the world's population, a battle unfolds between good and evil among those let. Randall Flagg is one of the scariest characters ever.21. Who does "I" refer to in the text?A. Stephen King.B. Gillian Flynn.C. Jo Usmar.D. Roald Dahl22. Which of the following tells about Mari and Eri?A. Cosmopolitan.B. Matilda.C. After Dark.D. The Stand.23. What kind of book is G one Girl ?A. A folk tale.B. A biography.C.A love story.D. A horror story.B“You can use me as a last resort（选择）, and if nobody else volunteers，then I will do it.” This was an actual reply from a parent after I put out a request for volunteers for my kids lacrosse（长曲棍球）club.I guess that there's probably some demanding work schedule, or social anxiety around stepping up to help for an unknown sport. She may just need a little persuading. So I try again and tug at the heartstrings. I mention the single parent with four kids running the show and I talk about the dad coaching a team that his kids aren’t even on … At this point the unwilling parent speaks up,“Alright. Yes, I’ll do it.”I’m secretly relieved because I know there’s real power in sharing volunteer responsibilities among many. The unwilling parent organizes the meal schedule, sends out emails, and collects money for end-of-season gifts. Somewhere along the way, the same parent ends up becoming an invaluable member of the team. The coach is able to focus on the kids while the other parents are relieved to be off the hook for another season. Handing out sliced oranges to bloodthirsty kids can be as exciting as watching your own kid score a goal.Still, most of us volunteers breathe a sigh of relief when the season comes to a close. That relief is coupled with a deep understanding of why the same people keep coming back for more: Connecting to the community（社区）as you freely give your time, money, skills, or services provides a real joy. Volunteering just feels so good.In that sense, I’m pretty sure volunteering is more of a selfish act than I’d freely like to admit. However, if others benefit in the process, and I get some reward too, does it really matter where my motivation lies?24.What can we infer about the parent from her reply in paragraph l？A. She knows little about the club.B. She isn't good at sports.C. She just doesn't want to volunteer.D. She's unable to meet her schedule.25.What does the underlined phrase“tug at the heartstrings”in paragraph 2 mean ?A. Encourage team work .B. Appeal to feeling.C. Promote good deeds.D. Provide advice.26. What can we learn about the parent from paragraph 3 ?A. She gets interested in lacrosse.B. She is proud of her kids.C. She’ll work for another season.D. She becomes a good helper.27. Why does the author like doing volunteer work?A. It gives her a sense of duty.B. It makes her very happy.C. It enables her to work hard.D. It brings her material rewards.CMarian Bechtel sits at West Palm Beach’s Bar Louie counter by herself, quietly reading her e-book as she waits for her salad. What is she reading? None of your business! Lunch is Bechtel’s “me” time. And like more Americans, she’s not alone.A new report found 46 percent of meals are eaten alone in America. More than half（53 percent）have breakfast alone and nearly half（46 percent）have lunch by themselves. Only at dinnertime are we eating together anymore，74 percent，according to statistics from the report.“I prefer to go out and be out. Alone，but together，you know？”Bechtel said，looking up from her book. Bechtel，who works in downtown West Palm Beach，has lunch with coworkers sometimes，but like many of us，too often works through lunch at her desk. A lunchtime escape allows her to keep a boss from tapping her on the shoulder. She returns to work feeling energized. “Today，I just wanted some time to myself，”she said.just two seats over，Andrew Mazoleny，a local videographer，is finishing his lunch at the bar. He likes that he can sit and check his phone in peace or chat up the barkeeper with whom he's on a first-name basis if he wants to have a little interaction（交流）. “I reflect on how my day's gone and think about the rest of the week,” he said. “It's a chance for self-reflection, You return to work recharged and with a plan.”That freedom to choose is one reason more people like to eat alone. There was a time when people may have felt awkward about asking for a table for one，but those days are over. Now，we have our smartphones to keep us company at the table. “It doesn't feel as alone as it may have before al the advances in technology,” said Laurie Demerit，whose company provided the statistics for the report.28. What are the statistics in paragraph 2 about?A. Food variety.B. Eating habits.C. Table manners.D. Restaurant service.29. Why does Bechtel prefer to go out for lunch?A. To meet with her coworkers.B. To catch up with her work.C. To have some time on her own.D. To collect data for her report.30. What do we know about Mazoleny?A. He makes videos for the bar.B. He’s fond of the food at the bar.C. He interviews customers at the bar.D. He’s familiar with the barkeeper.31. What is the text mainly about?A. The trend of having meals alone.B. The importance of self-reflection.C. The stress from working overtime.D. The advantage of wireless technology.DBacteria are an annoying problem for astronauts. The microorganisms（微生物）from our bodies grow uncontrollably on surfaces of the International Space Station, so astronauts spend hours cleaning them up each week. How is NASA overcoming this very tiny big problem? It’s turning to a bunch of high school kids. But not just any kids. It depending on NASA HUNCH high school class, like the one science teachers Gene Gordon and Donna Himmelberg lead at Fairport High School in Fairport, New York.HUNCH is designed to connect high school classrooms with NASA engineers. For the past two years, Gordon’s students have been studying ways to kill bacteria in zero gravity,。
2019年高考全国卷Ⅱ英语试题(含答案)Gillian XXXThis book is a thrilling page-turner about a missing woman and the husband who es the prime suspect in herdisappearance。
It's a cleverly written story that will keep you guessing until the very end.The Girl with the Dragon TattooStieg LarssonThis book is the first in a trilogy（三部曲）and is a XXXwho team up to solve a decades-old murder case。
It's full of twists and turns and has a strong XXX.1.Jo Usmar XXX and co-author of the This Book Will seriesof XXX.2.Matilda is a book by Roald Dahl that tells the story of a young XXXheadmistress.3.After Dark is a book by Haruki Murakami about two sisters。
Eri and Mari。
and their encounters with a world ofdiverse "night people".4.XXXher disappearance.5.The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo is the first book in a XXX and a youngXXX.I didn't initially want to join the masses in loving Gone Girl。
2019年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试（全国卷II）英语（全国卷II）注意事项：1．答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
2．回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。
如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。
回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。
3．考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。
录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
例：How much is the shirt?A. £19.15.B. £9.18.C. £9.15.答案是C。
1. Where does the conversation probably take place?A. In a library.B. In a bookstore.C. In a classroom.2. How does the woman feel now?A. Relaxed.B. Excited.C. Tired.3. How much will the man pay?A. $20.B. $80.C. $100.4. What does the man tell Jane to do?A. Postpone his appointment.B. Meet Mr. Douglas.C. Return at 3 o’clock.5. Why would David quit his job?A. To go back to school.B. To start his own firm.C. To work for his friend.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。
强化技能限时训练(二)语法填空(有提示词类试题)+阅读理解(限时30分钟)Ⅰ.语法填空( A )1. She was put under house arrest two years ago but remained a powerful (symbolic)in last year’s election.2. She wished that he was as easy (please) as her mother,who was always delighted with perfume.3.As time went on,the old man’s health is getting from bad to (bad).4.The (tall) of the two girls is the girl I always talk about with you.5.Only (environment) problems are discussed at the meeting.6.It is a well-known fact that smoking is (harm) to our health.7.As we all know,English is (wide) used in our daily life.8. Mary felt (please),because there were many empty seats in the room.9. What was so (impress)about Jasmine Westland’s victory was that she came firstin the marathon bare-footed.10. She turned off her phone and (rejoin) them at the table.答案及剖析:1.symbol 本题考查派生词的用法。
a powerful后需接名词形式。
2.to please 本题考查非谓语形式。
主语+谓语(系动词)+形容词(difficult,easy,hard,etc.)+动词不定式(用主动形式表被动含义)。
3.worse 本题考查形容词比较级的用法。
此处填提示词的比较级形式,构成短语from bad to worse,意思是“每况愈下”。
4.taller 本题考查形容词比较级的用法。
此处表示“两个女孩中较高的那个”,所以填提示词的比较级形式。
5.environmental 本题考查派生词的用法。
此处作定语,修饰名词problems,应该填提示词的形容词形式。
6.harmful 本题考查派生词的用法。
此处在句中作表语,应该填提示词的形容词形式。
7.widely 本题考查派生词的用法。
此处在句中作状语,应该填提示词的副词形式。
8.pleased 本题考查非谓语形式。
由于主语是人,故此处用过去分词pleased。
9.impressive 本题考查派生词的用法。
括号内提供的是动词,此处需要形容词作表语。
10.rejoined 本题考查谓语动词的形式。
根据主句的时态turned off可知,此空动词应该是一般过去时态。
( B )阅读下面材料,在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
During my stay in Africa,I went to a local supermarket and there was a young boy in one of the passages.He was around ten years old and in clothes 1. didn’t fit himwell.He had no shoes on and stood there 2. (stare) at the candy section.I walked down the next passage and back to where he was standing.There 3. (seem) to be nobody with him.He pulled my sleeve 4. (attract) my attention and said,“Excuse me.Do you know what I can buy5. this?”He held out6. 20-cent piece.I knew he couldn’t really buy anything much.However,even though the boy looked so sad,he also looked7.(hope).So,I said,“Hold out your hand and let’s see what happens.”He held out his hand and then I put enough money in 8. for him to buy the candy.I smiled at him and walked off.All I could hear was him 9. (say),“Thank you,lady!I’m so happy!”I didn’t know what he bought and I didn’t care.The 10. (excite) in his voice made my day!答案及剖析:1.that/which 考查关系词。
设空处引导定语从句修饰先行词clothes,且在从句中作主语,故填that/which。
2.staring 考查非谓语动词。
He与stare之间是逻辑上的主谓关系,故用其动词-ing形式作伴随状语。
3.seemed 考查时态。
此处描述的是过去的情况,故用一般过去时。
4.to attract 考查非谓语动词。
设空处作目的状语,故填to attract。
5.with 考查介词。
由下文可知,this指代20美分的硬币,故此处用with表示“用(钱买)”。
6.a 考查冠词。
a 20-cent piece一枚20美分的硬币。
7.hopeful 考查形容词。
由语境可知,“尽管男孩很沮丧但看起来又抱有希望”,故填hopeful。
8.it 考查代词。
设空处指代前面提到的hand,故填it。
9.saying 考查非谓语动词。
设空处作表语,且him是say所表示动作的逻辑主语,故填saying。
10.excitement 考查名词。
设空处作主语,故填excitement。
Ⅱ.阅读理解( A )【短篇故事类】I used to believe in the American dream that meant a job,credit,success.I wanted it and worked toward it like everyone else,all of us separately chasing the same thing.One year,through a series of unhappy events,it all fell apart.I found myself homeless and alone.I had my truck and $ 56.I searched the countryside for some place I could rentfor the cheapest possible amount.I came upon a deserted cottage in a small remote valley.I hadn’t been alone for 25 years.I was scared,but I hoped the hard work would distract and heal me.I found the owner and rented the place for $50 a month.The locals knew nothing about me.But slowly they started teaching me the art of being a neighbor.They dropped off blankets,tools and canned deer meat and began sticking around to chat.They would ask if I wanted to meet cousin Albie or go fishing.They started to teach me a belief in a different American dream,not the one of individual achievement but of neighborliness.Men would stop by with wild berries,ice cream,truck parts to see if I needed some.The women on that mountain worked harder than any I’d ever met.They taught me how to store food in the stream and keep it cold and safe.I learned to keep enough for an extra plate for company.What I had believed in,all those things that I thought were necessary for a civilized life,were non-existent in this place.Up on the mountain,my most valuable possessions were my relationships with my neighbors.After four years in that valley,I moved back into town.I saw a lot of people were having a really hard time,losing their jobs and homes.With the help of a real estate broker (房地产经纪人)I chatted up at the grocery store,I managed to rent a big enough house to take in a handful of people.It’s four of us now,but over time I’ve had nine come in and move on to other places from here.We’d all be in shelters if we hadn’t banded together.The American dream I believe in now is a shared one.It’s not so much about what I can get for myself;it’s about how we can all get by together.1.Before a series of unhappy events happened,the writer . A.had a well-paid jobB.worked hard for his American dreamC.worked hard and liked to shareD.felt hopeless about his American dream2.What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 3 probably mean?( )A.The writer learned to run a company.B.The writer learned to share with others.C.The writer learned to keep enough plates.D.The writer learned to save money for his company.3.Why did the writer rent a big house?( )A.To make some money.B.To show off his wealth.C.To share with those people in need.D.To make friends with his neighbors.4.The writer mainly tells us about .A.his unhappy experiencesB.the friendly people in the valleyC.the change of his living conditionsD.his new idea of the American dream语篇解读:本文讲述了在现实生活的打拼中,作者对于美国梦想法的不断变化的过程,阐述了对人生及其意义的理解和感悟。
