2020届高考英语二轮复习题型专练：完形填空(社会现象类)

1、Language is so magical a thing that sometimes effective words can make a big difference. Here is a simple story that 1 the power of the language. My roommate Maria began to hunt for a job when she was in her senior year and shortly after that, she got an important 2 . On account of the financial crisis, the competition was 3 . But she said, " 4 I try, there will always be hope."

Luckily, she 5 the first two rounds and entered the final interview. There were only three people left. The interview was very 6 , during which the interviewer only 7 with them for a while. The interviewer said to them," All of you are very excellent. Please go home and wait for our 8 !"

A week later, Maria received a message from the company,saying that she had not

been 9 a job. Maria felt deeply 10 . But later in the evening, she excitedly informed me that she had received another message, reading that she had been 11 by the

company. 12 the first message sent to her was also part of the 13 in the interview. The three applicants received the same message; but only Maria’s reply14 the company, so she was given the job. I asked her, "How did all of you reply?" She said, "One did not reply, the other said ‘goodbye’, and I said ‘thank you’."

Only then did I know that Maria's 15 came in that way. That is, when you feel disappointed, do not 16 to say " thank you" to the one who disappoints you. Actually, it is a piece of cake to say "thank you". But it is whether you are 17 to say it in a peaceful and grateful manner 18 does matter. Saying "thank you ” shows19 for others’ work and shows your grand generosity. Thus, while under the same condition, you may get

more 20 compared to others!

1.A.reflects B.opposes C.changes D.deserves

2.A.appointment B.message C.interview D.notice

3.A.tight B.fierce C.potential D.close

4.A.If only B.Even though C.In case D.As long as

5.A.beat B.tried C.considered D.passed

6.A.interesting B.satisfactory C.simple D.difficult

7.A.consulted B.chatted C.argued D.played

8.A.response B.requirement C.order D.demand

9.A.left B.arranged C.offered D.awarded

10.A.defeated B.disappointed C.embarrassed D.worried

11.A.trusted B.allowed C.discussed D.employed

12.A.Actually B.Exactly C.Eventually D.Possibly

petition B.experiment C.test D.experience

14.A.surprised B.answered C.benefited D.satisfied

15.A.job B.confidence C.intelligence D.fate

16.A.pretend B.forget C.regret D.intend

17.A.willing B.anxious C.eager D.prepared

18.A.which B.what C.who D.that

19.A.support B.respect C.sympathy D.patience

20.A.presents B.concerns C.thanks D.chances

2、Are you going to school for something your parents pushed on you? Are you doing things just because others expect you to? I found many 1 in my Life Coaching lessons. The biggest one some students are having is that they are living a life someone else has 2 for them.

Why on earth would someone live a life that someone else wants for him? Usually, the main 3 is his parents. When we’re growing up we must do what our parents want us to do. We really don’t have our own 4 . The problem is that most parents are overly 5 that they know what’s best for their children. Many parents 6 their children to make certain educational 7 . Some parents won’t 8 their children’s college, unless the children learn 9 what the parents decide.

Parents aren’t the only ones10 their ideas on my students. I have some students who are doing jobs they really 11 , but their friends or relatives would not support them if they apply for a 12 job they’d like better.

Are you allowing others to decide what life you are living now? If so, it is a 13 .

Even if you are about to 14 for college and you find that the only way your parents will pay school fees for you is that you choose Business, but you want to 15 Art… And at this moment I don’t16 that you choose the major you have no 17 .Follow your heart.

Remember, 18 choose your major or job that you don’t like just because of others’