高三英语精准培优专练∶完形填空(附解析)
【备战高考】英语精准培优专练 ∶完形填空(附解析)
【备战高考】英语精准培优专练∶完形填空(附解析)一、高中英语完形填空1．阅读下面短文,从短文后所给各题的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出可以填入空白的最佳选项。
There was a woman in Detroit, who has two sons. She was 1 about them, especially the younger one, Ben, 2 he was not doing well in school. Boys in his class 3 him because he seemed so 4 .The mother 5 that she would, herself, have to get her sons to do better in school.She 6 them to go to the Detroit Public Library to read a 7 a week and do a report about it for her.One day, in Ben's 8 , the teacher held up a rock and asked if anyone knew it. Ben 9 up his hand and the teacher let him 10 . "Why did Ben raise his hand?" they wondered.He 11 said anything; what could he possibly want to say？Well, Ben not only 12 the rock; he said a lot about it. He named other rocks in its group and even knew 13 the teacher had found it. The teacher and the students were 14 . Ben had learned all this from doing one of his book 15 .Ben later went on to the 16 of his class. When he finished high school, he went to Yale University 17 at last became one of the best doctors in the United States.After Ben had grown up, he 18 something about his mother that he did not know as a 19 . She, herself, had never learned how to 20 .1. A. worried B. happy C. sorry D. mad2. A. so B. because C. but D. though3. A. thought highly of B. took pride in C. was strict with D. laughed at4. A. clever B. hard C. quick D. slow5. A. asked B. decided C. forgot D. heard6. A. chose B. invited C. told D. wanted7. A. notice B. message C. book D. question8. A. class B. room C. office D. lab9. A. looked B. gave C. took D. put10. A. think B. leave C. speak D. stand11. A. always B. even C. quickly D. never12. A. found B. played C. knew D. threw13. A. whether B. when C. where D. why14. A. afraid B. surprised C. worried D. unhappy15. A. pictures B. exercises C. shops D. reports16. A. top B. end C. back D. side17. A. so B. and C. or D. however18. A. learned B. remembered C. interviewed D. guessed19. A. child B. doctor C. expert D. teacher20. A. work B. read C. teach D. show【答案】（1）A；（2）B；（3）D；（4）D；（5）B；（6）C；（7）C；（8）A；（9）D；（10）C；（11）D；（12）C；（13）C；（14）B；（15）D；（16）A；（17）B；（18）A；（19）A；（20）B；【解析】【分析】本文是一篇记叙文，讲述的是Ben由一个反应迟钝的孩子成长为一名出色的大学生的经历。
高三英语精准培优专练 ∶完形填空(附解析)
高三英语精准培优专练∶完形填空(附解析)一、高中英语完形填空1．阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
When we finished eating, I quickly grabbed (抓住)the check and 1 to pay. Before I could get to the counter(结账处)a man 2 me over to his table, saying "I know you saw 3 at you and I'm sorry if it made you 4 . It's just because you look like my old classmate40 years ago." Then he asked if we would be with them for a few minutes. 5 , Danielle andI sat down. We talked for about 10-15 minutes and then I 6 I had something 7 to do. As I stood up to leave, the man 8 across the table and took my 9 out of my hand. Before I could explain, he said "I would really like to 10 this meal for you." He continued," The only thing I ask 11 is that some day when you can help others, please pass on the 12 ."As I walked to my car 13 what just happened, Danielle started jumping up and down with 14 , saying, "Mama, now we can get a Christmas tree!" 15 , we bought a Christmas tree for $8.97, which I still have today. I never put an angel (天使)on the top because it has a 16 one! Although I never met that man again 17 the years, there's hardly a day that goes by that I don't think of his 18 .He was right. I have been able to pass it on. I became a speaker and passed on his 19 to as many people as I could reach.Whether he's divine (神圣的)or not doesn't 20 . I still think of him as a guardian angel.1. A. reacted B. competed C. headed D. preferred2. A. forced B. switched C. waved D. pushed3. A. coming B. laughing C. shouting D. staring4. A. disappointed B. uncomfortable C. uninterested D. impatient5. A. Carefully B. Calmly C. Merrily D. Eagerly6. A. remembered B. expressed C. realized D. explained7. A. formal B. boring C. ready D. urgent8. A. stood B. sat C. reached D. looked9. A. money B. check C. chopsticks D. dishes10. A. take care of B. join in C. come up with D. fill with11. A. in the past B. in return C. in the future D. in a hurry12. A. tradition B. kindness C. meal D. story13. A. getting involved with B. surveying C. thinking about D. admiring14. A. congratulation B. relaxation C. complaint D. excitement15. A. Afterwards B. Otherwise C. Besides D. However16. A. built-in B. useless C. portable D. false17. A. over B. after C. as D. before18. A. presentation B. admiration C. generosity D. manners19. A. contribution B. character C. requirement D. message20. A. help B. matter C. fit D. mean【答案】（1）C；（2）C；（3）D；（4）B；（5）A；（6）D；（7）D；（8）C；（9）B；（10）A；（11）B；（12）B；（13）C；（14）D；（15）A；（16）A；（17）A；（18）C；（19）D；（20）B；【解析】【分析】本文是一篇记叙文，作者与女儿一起就餐，一个陌生人为她付了餐费，并告知她所要的回报就是在能帮助别人的时候，把爱心传递下去。
【英语】高三英语精准培优专练∶完形填空(附解析)
【英语】高三英语精准培优专练∶完形填空(附解析)一、高中英语完形填空1．阅读下面短文，从短文后所给各题的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
My first-grade teacher, Mr. Gunderson, once told my class a story. A father is killed in a car accident and the son is 1 hurt. But when the boy arrives at the 2 , the doctor on duty says, "I can't 3 surgery on this patient. This is my son!" Mr. Gunderson asked, "Whois the doctor?" Hands went up and my classmates shouted out 4 , but they didn't arrive at the correct answer. Mr. Gunderson didn't let me 5 because he knew it would be very easy for me to understand that the surgeon was the boy's 6 . I suppose that Mr. Gunderson's 7 would be a lot easier for today's first-graders.Being a doctor at that time, my mother was considered very 8 because female doctors were rare then. 9 , to my sister and me, she was and is just Mom. When we were kids, we came home from school to a 10 , who watched us until our parents came home. Mom took Friday off so she could spend more time with us, and we could tell that she felt 11 about not being home more often.My younger sister and I 12 at a fairly young age that this was Mom's weak spot, andwe 13 it mercilessly whenever we wanted a new toy or snacks. I wish I had 14 doing that the first time Mom told me about one of her 15 who had died, but I'm sure I didn't. I can't imagine what it's like to spend all day taking care of other people's 16 children, some of whom are not going to 17 it, and then come home to find that your own kids are acting like that. We were just like 18 brats (顽童) then. I suppose she could have found our guilty weak spots to make us 19 , but she never did. I think I'd better 20 her for that.1. A. simply B. seriously C. frequently D. gradually2. A. cafeteria B. station C. hospital D. room3. A. deliver B. represent C. clarify D. perform4. A. guesses B. instructions C. explanations D. suggestions5. A. answer B. conclude C. question D. demand6. A. stepfather B. grandpa C. mother D. uncle7. A. trick B. puzzle C. theory D. principle8. A. special B. wealthy C. average D. urgent9. A. Therefore B. However C. Otherwise D. Thus10. A. member B. passenger C. passer-by D. baby-sitter11. A. angry B. curious C. cautious D. sorry12. A. made B. designed C. figured D. worked13. A. kept away from B. took possession of C. settled down to D. took advantage of14. A. stopped B. continued C. considered D. imagined15. A. colleagues B. patients C. relatives D. acquaintances16. A. sick B. educated C. naughty D. respectful17. A. mention B. favor C. make D. require18. A. honored B. distinguished C. spoiled D. defeated19. A. support B. obey C. consult D. respond20. A. judge B. hate C. envy D. thank【答案】（1）B；（2）C；（3）D；（4）A；（5）A；（6）C；（7）B；（8）A；（9）B；（10）D；（11）D；（12）C；（13）D；（14）A；（15）B；（16）A；（17）C；（18）C；（19）B；（20）D；【解析】【分析】本文是一篇记叙文，作者的妈妈是当时为数不多的女医生，但是由于工作时间长，很少有时间去陪伴自己的孩子，孩子们利用妈妈的这个弱点，向妈妈要各种玩具或小吃，并且妈妈也没有揭穿他们，作者对妈妈的这个做法表示感谢，对自己的做法感到羞愧。
【精品】高三英语复习完形填空培优题(附答案)
【精品】高三英语复习完形填空培优题(附答案)一、高中英语完形填空1．阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
I was walking down a dimly (昏暗) lit street late one evening when I heard 1 coming from behind bushes. 2 I slowed down to listen and panicked when I realized that what I was hearing were the sounds of a struggle. Only yards from where I stood, a woman was being attacked.Should I get 3 ?I was frightened for my own safety, and I hated 4 for having suddenly decided to takea(n) 5 route home that night. "What if I'm hurt too? Shouldn't I just run to the nearest phone and call the police?" Although it felt like a century, my thought process had only 6 seconds.But already the cries were growing 7 .I knew I had to act fast. "How could I walk away from this?" I asked myself."No", I finally resolved (决心), I could not turn my 8 on the fate of this unknown woman, 9 it means 10 my own life.I am not a brave man, nor am I 11 . I don't know where I found the moral courage and physical strength, but 12 I had finally decided to help the girl, I became suddenly changed.I ran behind the bushes and 13 the attacker off the woman. Struggling, we fell to the ground, 14 we fought for a few minutes until the man jumped up and escaped.15 heavily, I got to my feet and 16 the girl, who was sobbing behind a tree. In the darkness, I could certainly 17 her trembling shock. Not wanting to frighten her any further, I at first spoke to her from a 18 ."It's OK," I said soothingly. "The man ran away. You're safe now."There was a long pause and then I heard the words, uttered (说) in 19 ."Dad, is that you?"And then, from behind the tree, 20 my youngest daughter, Katherine.God has a way of allowing us to be in the right place at the right time.1. A. laughter B. whispers C. screams D. whistles2. A. Alarmed B. Shocked C. Surprised D. Impressed3. A. helped B. attached C. attacked D. involved4. A. it B. myself C. this D. that5. A. ordinary B. normal C. new D. old6. A. cost B. taken C. spent D. paid7. A. softer B. stronger C. weaker D. louder8. A. back B. body C. face D. shoulder9. A. as if B. in case C. if only D. even if10. A. risking B. ruining C. damaging D. hurting11. A. energetic B. intelligent C. athletic D. accessible12. A. while B. once C. until D. since13. A. pulled B. punished C. placed D. put14. A. there B. then C. later D. where15. A. Walking B. Breathing C. Sobbing D. Sighing16. A. found B. hugged C. approached D. obtained17. A. tell B. consider C. observe D. sense18. A. tree B. place C. bush D. distance19. A. vain B. amazement C. relief D. need20. A. stepped B. struck C. struggled D. hid【答案】（1）C；（2）A；（3）D；（4）B；（5）C；（6）B；（7）C；（8）A；（9）D；（10）A；（11）C；（12）B；（13）A；（14）D；（15）B；（16）C；（17）D；（18）D；（19）B；（20）A；【解析】【分析】本文是一篇记叙文，一天晚上作者步行回家，突然身后传来女孩被袭击的尖叫声，虽然很害怕，但是作者最终鼓起勇气和歹徒搏斗并赶走了对方，后来发现被攻击的女孩是他的女儿。
高三英语复习完形填空培优题(附答案)
高三英语复习完形填空培优题(附答案)一、高中英语完形填空1．完形填空Tell mommy I love herJohn had been on the road visiting customers for more than three weeks. It was coming up on Mother's Day. He said to himself, "I'll 1 Mom some roses."He went into the small shop and saw a boy 2 to the clerk. "How many roses can I getfor six dollars, ma'am?" the boy asked. The clerk was trying to 3 that roses were expensive. 4 the young man would be happy with carnations (康乃馨)."No. I 5 have roses," he said, "My Mom was sick so much last year and I didn't get to spend much time with her. I want to get something 6 . It has to red roses, because that's her favorite."The clerk 7 John and was just shaking her head. Something inside John was 8 by the boy's voice. He looked at the clerk and 9 mouthed that he would pay for the boy's roses.The clerk looked at the young man and said, "Okay, I will give you a dozen red roses 10 your six dollars." The young man 11 jumped into the air. He took the flowers and ran from the store.John 12 his own flowers and had the clerk be 13 that delivery would include a note telling his mother how much he loved her. 14 he drove away from the shop, he saw the young boy walking down the sidewalk. He 15 him cross the street and enter a cemetery (墓地). The young man stopped by a small monument and went on his knees. He 16 laid the roses on the grave and began to sob. John heard the young man speak, "Mommy,oh Mommy, 17 didn't I tell you how much I love you? Jesus, please, find my Mommy.18 my Mommy I love her."John 19 , tears in his eyes, and walked back to his car. He drove quickly to the florist and told her he would take the flowers 20 .1. A. buy B. send C. give D. bring2. A. talking B. listening C. walking D. introducing3. A. suggest B. Insist C. say D. explain4. A. Therefore B. Extremely C. Maybe D. However5. A. need B. have to C. ought to D. decide to6. A. pure B. Expensive C. rare D. special7. A. looked up at B. glared at C. fixed his eyes on D. stared at8. A. reached B. hit C. touched D. beat9. A. quickly B. silently C. obviously D. secretly10. A. for B. on C. at D. by11. A. usually B. seldom C. mostly D. almost12. A. asked B. examined C. ordered D. appreciated13. A. enough B. likely C. possible D. sure14. A. As B. once C. As long as D. Since15. A. found B. watched C. noticed D. observed16. A. sadly B. clearly C. carefully D. slowly17. A. how B. where C. when D. why18. A. Tell B. Show C. Inform D. Please19. A. worried B. hesitated C. turned D. wondered20. A. by delivery B. immediately C. personally D. on purpose【答案】（1）B；（2）A；（3）D；（4）C；（5）B；（6）D；（7）A；（8）C；（9）B；（10）A；（11）D；（12）C；（13）D；（14）A；（15）B；（16）C；（17）D；（18）A；（19）C；（20）C；【解析】【分析】本文是一篇记叙文，约翰本想在母亲节那天给母亲寄玫瑰花，在看到男孩因为没有亲口表达对母亲的爱意而痛苦悲伤后，决定亲自给母亲送花。
高三英语复习完形填空培优题(附答案)
高三英语复习完形填空培优题(附答案)一、高中英语完形填空1．阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
My mother died at the age of thirty-six, leaving me aged seven. I was 1 mainly by relatives when my father remarried. By my early twenties, I had learned that my mother, who had polio (小儿麻痹症) as a young child, had not been 2 to live past her early twenties.After the tough upbringing I've had, I began to 3 why she chose to have children when she knew she would die 4 . Finally, from my aunt, I got a simple answer: My mother had always 5 the doctors' prediction. She had done so well with her 6 issues that she thought she would live long enough to raise me.I got a little relieved. 7 I still felt deeply 8 that my mother had left me in such a9 situation. And then the 10 came.There were no words spoken and no thoughts 11 but only feelings. I recall no background to the dream ― only the 12 of my mother walking toward me. She was 13 of the serious scoliosis (脊柱侧弯) that had troubled her. She walked straight and came toward me with her arms open, her kind eyes shining even more brightly than I 14 , a beautiful smile on her face. She wrapped her arms around me and I returned her a warm hug. We 15 stood, holding each other as a strong feeling of deep love 16 over me. At that dream moment I knew my mother had never 17 to bring me into the world and then leave. She loved me then and she had kept loving me.Thirty-five years ago I awoke from that dream with a great peace. My sadness 18 . I have never had a single moment of doubt about my mother's love 19 . I continue my life, in the 20 that my mother's unconditional love is always there.1. A. raised up B. made up C. brought up D. picked up2. A. suggested B. expected C. promised D. proved3. A. wonder B. understand C. realize D. appreciate4. A. alone B. fast C. poor D. young5. A. suited B. challenged C. followed D. failed6. A. emotion B. management C. academy D. health7. A. However B. Moreover C. Otherwise D. Therefore8. A. delighted B. worried C. excited D. hurt9. A. difficult B. special C. strange D. different10. A. chance B. problem C. dream D. decision11. A. exchanged B. provided C. gained D. offered12. A. imagination B. voice C. smile D. figure13. A. aware B. free C. full D. sick14. A. concluded B. realized C. remembered D. predicted15. A. actually B. simply C. finally D. always16. A. ran B. washed C. turned D. got17. A. pretended B. managed C. intended D. happened18. A. grew B. disappeared C. followed D. solved19. A. though B. just C. still D. since20. A. knowledge B. dream C. hope D. expectation【答案】（1）C；（2）B；（3）A；（4）D；（5）B；（6）D；（7）A；（8）D；（9）A；（10）C；（11）A；（12）D；（13）B；（14）C；（15）B；（16）B；（17）C；（18）B；（19）D；（20）A；【解析】【分析】本文是一篇记叙文，作者因为妈妈的早逝，过着艰难的生活，所以一直误会妈妈在明知自己活不久的情况下还生下她。
高三英语复习完形填空培优题(附答案)
高三英语复习完形填空培优题(附答案)一、高中英语完形填空1．完形填空When I settled(定居) in Chicago，my new city seemed so big and unfriendly. Then I had a 1 problem and had to go to hospital for a 2 examination.It seemed a small 3 compared to the one I was about to face, but things started to go 4 right from the beginning , not having a car or 5 the city, I was depending on the buses to get me from A to B, 6 I'd left myself plenty of time, soon it was 7 . I was going to be late, because I had mistakenly boarded a bus that was taking me in the8 direction.I 9 the bus and stood on the road not knowing what to do, I looked into the eyes of a10 , who was trying to get past me, 11 , instead of moving on, she stopped to ask if I was 12 . After I explained my 13 to her, she pointed to a bus stop across the street, where a bus would take me back into the city to my 14 . Sitting there waiting, I felt 15 that someone had been willing to help. 16 , hearing a horn(喇叭)nearby, I looked up to see a car with my new friend 17 at me to get in. She had returned to offer me a 18 to the hospital.Such unexpected 19 from a passer-by was a lovely gift to receive. As I climbed out of the car at the hospital and turned to thank her, she smiled and told me not to lose 20 ,for all things are possible.1. A. physical B. traveling C. social D. housing2. A. scientific B. final C. previous D. thorough3. A. chance B. challenge C. success D. error4. A. wrong B. easy C. fast D. ahead5. A. leaving B. visiting C. knowing D. appreciating6. A. Although B. Since C. Unless D. Once7. A. strange B. necessary C. clear D. important8. A. same B. right C. general D. opposite9. A. looked at B. waited for C. got off D. ran into10. A. driver B. friend C. stranger D. gentleman11. A. Especially B. Surprisingly C. Probably D. Normally12. A. nervous B. excited C. OK D. dangerous13. A. idea B. motivation C. excuse D. situation14. A. hospital B. apartment C. office D. station15. A. afraid B. grateful C. certain D. disappointed16. A. Thus B. Then C. Perhaps D. Surely17. A. staring B. laughing C. waving D. speaking18. A. lift B. suggestion C. bike D. guidebook19. A. results B. news C. kindness D. appearance20. A. power B. faith C. touch D. support【答案】（1）A；（2）D；（3）B；（4）A；（5）C；（6）A；（7）C；（8）D；（9）C；（10）C；（11）B；（12）C；（13）D；（14）A；（15）B；（16）B；（17）C；（18）A；（19）C；（20）B；【解析】【分析】本文是一篇记叙文，作者讲述了初到人生地不熟的城市，遇到难处，最终得到陌生人的帮助。
高考英语培优训练--完形填空专练及答案
高考英语培优训练--完形填空专练及答案一、高中英语完形填空1．阅读下面的短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Owura Kwadwo Hottish teaches computers in the school he works in. I think it is a 1 school except for the fact that the school didn't have 2 .Owura became famous after he posted photos of him on the Internet. In the picture, people could see he was teaching his students by 3 an entire computer on the blackboard. The photos showed the 4 level of education for children in Ghana. People were 5 that Owura made sure each button (按钮)was drawn correctly.Owura wanted the students to 6 what life with a computer could be like someday. He would come to school half an hour ahead of the 7 every day. He drew the computer on the blackboard, but at the end of his class, it was 8 off to start the next class, so he had to 9 it the next day!Owura's efforts were 10 when Microsoft (微软公司)took 11 of his act. They first took him to an international educators' meeting in Singapore. He made a 12 abouthis teaching methods at the meeting. He 13 a standing ovation (致敬)after the speech.14 , Owura got the thing he always wanted for his students—some companies15 computers to the school. Not a single child in the 16 had seen a real computer in their lives. Thanks to their teacher's 17 , the world took notice and responded with 18 to them."Your work has really made us feel 19 about the world. At Microsoft, we believe that educators are heroes. They 20 influence the lifelong skills of their students." said Anthony Salcito, Vice president at Microsoft.1. A. final B. dusty C. normal D. personal2. A. computers B. playgrounds C. classrooms D. managers3. A. operating B. drawing C. describing D. repairing4. A. clear B. high C. ancient D. poor5. A. worried B. disappointed C. afraid D. amazed6. A. start B. imagine C. rebuild D. harm7. A. line B. culture C. schedule D. judge8. A. shown B. called C. cut D. rubbed9. A. improved B. repeated C. ruined D. calculated10. A. rewarded B. selected C. forgotten D. affected11. A. care B. notice C. place D. charge12. A. plan B. medal C. decision D. speech13. A. received B. replaced C. decreased D. contained14. A. Suddenly B. Hopelessly C. Importantly D. Strangely15. A. gave B. sold C. lent D. applied16. A. company B. nation C. dynasty D. school17. A. efforts B. pains C. humor D. doubt18. A. wisdom B. honesty C. kindness D. pride19. A. secure B. confident C. helpless D. foolish20. A. quickly B. briefly C. directly D. rarely【答案】（1）C；（2）A；（3）B；（4）D；（5）D；（6）B；（7）C；（8）D；（9）B；（10）A；（11）B；（12）D；（13）A；（14）C；（15）A；（16）D；（17）A；（18）C；（19）B；（20）C；【解析】【分析】本文是一篇记叙文，加纳一个贫困学校的学生从没有见过真正的电脑，教师Owura就在黑板上画电脑。
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高三英语精准培优专练∶完形填空(附解析)一、高中英语完形填空1．阅读下面短文，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。
A couple in ordinary clothes walked into the Harvard's outer office. "We want to see the president," the man said softly. "He will be busy all day," the secretary spoke 1 , concluding that the couple had no 2 with Harvard from what they wore. "We'll 3 ," the lady replied.Four hours, the secretary 4 them, hoping that the couple would finally become 5 and go away. They didn't. And the secretary grew 6 and finally decided to disturb the president. Someone of his 7 obviously had no time to spend with nobodies, but he 8 people in such clothes filling in his outer office.The president, frozen-faced, walked 9 toward the couple. The lady told him, "We had a son that 10 Harvard for one year. He loved Harvard and was very happy here. But he was accidentally 11 . And my husband and I would like to 12 a memorial (纪念物) to him somewhere on campus." The president wasn't 13 ; he was shocked, "Madam," he said 14 . "We can't put up a statue for every person who studied in Harvard and died." "Oh, no." the lady 15 quickly, "In fact, we thought we would give a building to Harvard." The president 16 at the couple and then shouted, "A building! Do you know how much a building costs? The cost of the Harvard's buildings is over 7.5 million dollars."For a moment the lady was 17 . The president was pleased. He could 18 them now. The lady turned to her husband and said quietly. "Is that all it costs to 19 a university?" Her husband nodded. Mr. and Mrs. Leland Stanford walked away, traveling to Palo Alto, California, where they established the university 20 after them—a memorial to a son.1. A. impatiently B. excitedly C. enthusiastically D. awkwardly2. A. concern B. problem C. interest D. business3. A. wait B. accuse C. explain D. oppose4. A. persuaded B. drove C. ignored D. served5. A. satisfied B. shamefully C. nervously D. discouraged6. A. embarrassed B. grateful C. annoyed D. panic7. A. importance B. action C. character D. age8. A. invited B. observed C. thanked D. hated9. A. cheerfully B. hopefully C. proudly D. eagerly10. A. affected B. attended C. applied to D. abandoned11. A. killed B. dismissed C. disabled D. forgotten12. A. keep B. buy C. build D. leave13. A. disappointed B. sensitive C. touched D. deserved14. A. curiously B. delightedly C. sadly D. coldly15. A. explained B. apologized C. changed D. argued16. A. smiled B. glanced C. pointed D. laughed17. A. desperate B. amazed C. ambitious D. silent18. A. help B. attract C. get rid of D. put up19. A. buy B. start C. access D. develop20. A. named B. looking C. followed D. taking【答案】（1）A；（2）D；（3）A；（4）C；（5）D；（6）C；（7）A；（8）D；（9）C；（10）B；（11）A；（12）C；（13）C；（14）D；（15）A；（16）B；（17）D；（18）C；（19）B；（20）A；【解析】【分析】本文是一篇记叙文，一对穿戴破旧的夫妇到哈佛大学见校长而遭冷遇，进而自己建立一所新大学——斯坦福大学。
（1）考查副词。
A. impatiently“没有耐心地”；B. excitedly“激动地”；C. enthusiastically“热情地”；D. awkwardly“尴尬地”。
根据“He will be busy all day”可知，秘书不耐烦地说。
故选A。
（2）考查名词。
A. concern“关心”；B. problem“问题”；C. interest“兴趣”；D. business“事务”。
从他们的穿着看，断定这对夫妇与哈佛无关。
have business with固定短语，“与……有关”。
故选D。
（3）考查动词。
A. wait“等待”；B. accuse“指责”；C. explain“解释”；D. oppose“反对”。
根据下文“Four hours, the secretary 4 them ”可知，“我们会等的，”女士回答。
故选A。
（4）考查动词。
A. persuaded“说服”；B. drove“迫使”；C. ignored“忽视”；D. served“服务”。
4个小时，秘书都没有理他们。
故选C。
（5）考查形容词（副词）。
A. satisfied“满意的”；B. shamefully“不体面地”；C. nervously“紧张地”；D. discouraged“泄气的”。
希望这对夫妇最终会灰心丧气并离开。
故选D。
（6）考查形容词。
A. embarrassed“尴尬的”；B. grateful“感激的”；C. annoyed“恼怒的”；D. panic“惊慌的”。
根据“and finally decided to disturb the president.”可知，秘书越来越生气，最后决定去找校长。
故选C。
（7）考查名词。
A. importance“重要性”；B. action“行动”；C. character“角色”；D. age“年纪”。
像他这样重要的人显然没有时间和无名小卒呆在一起。
故选A。
（8）考查动词。
A. invited“邀请”；B. observed“观察”；C. thanked“感谢”；D. hated“讨厌”。
但他讨厌穿这种衣服的人到他的办公室来。
故选D。
（9）考查副词。
A. cheerfully“高高兴兴地”；B. hopefull y“怀有希望的”；C. proudly“骄傲的”；D. eagerly“急切的”。
校长面带冷色，骄傲地向这对夫妇走去。
故选C。
（10）考查动词。
A. affected“影响”；B. attended“参加，上学”；C. applied to“应用”；D. abandoned“抛弃”。
根据“He loved Harvard and was very happy here.”可知，我们有个儿子在哈佛上了一年学。
故选B。
（11）考查动词。
A. killed“杀死”；B. dismissed“开除”；C. disabled“使……失去能力”；D. forgotten“忘记”。
根据下文“And my husband and I would like to 12 a memorial (纪念物) to him somewhere on campus.”可知，但他却意外身亡。
故选A。
（12）考查动词。
A. keep“保存”；B. buy“买”；C. build“建筑”；D. leave“离开”。
我的丈夫和我想建立一个纪念碑。
故选C。
（13）考查形容词。
A. disappointed“失望的”；B. sensitive“敏感的”；C. touched“感动的”；D. deserved“应得的”。