高二英语小题训练

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Check Engine Light

As I turned from the parking lot, heading for home, I noticed a yellow light on my dashboard(仪表板)had come on. The symbol indicated that I was to __1__ the engine. I noted the water temperature and the oil light __2__ to see if there were problems that would __3__ an overheated engine. Noticing these two gauges (仪表) were okay, I __4__ I could ignore the little yellow light that caused such great __5__ for at least the moment.

After I referred to my owner manual(用户手册), I __6__ the check engine light comes on to indicate that there is a problem and that __7__ is required. Malfunctions（故障）will often be indicated by the __8__ before any problem is apparent, which may __9__ more serious damage to the vehicle. This system is __10__ to assist you and your technician in __11__ diagnosing any malfunction.

Reading the manual made me think of how we need __12__ in our lives to be our “check engine light”. We need to know when a(n) __13__ occurs and when service is required in our lives. We need to correct our problems before serious damage surfaces. We need a light to __14__ in our minds to help us avoid conflict, pain or disaster. We need a(n) __15__ to come on to tell us not to give in to temptation. We need to be __16__ that we shouldn’t ignore good and work to make life better for all of us.

God makes a magnificent “check engine light”. He gives you an awareness to keep your pathway __17__. He shows you the beauty of the earth to__18__ you to him. He brings people who care about you to help __19__ your living. He has provided his word to point the __20__. There is no denying that there are many helpful people like God around you who lead your pathway from the problems that could damage your living.

1. A. replace B. heat C. repair D. check

2. A. quickly B. gradually C. luckily D. approximately

3. A. cool B. cause C. protect D. hide

4. A. wondered B. reasoned C. imagined D. appreciated

5. A. strength B. difference C. anxiety D. risk

6. A. found B. sensed C. required D. believed

7. A. balance B. patience C. service D. performance

8. A. sight B. situation C. system D. event

9. A. generate B. prevent C. accumulated D. increase

10. A. charged B. arranged C. achieved D. designed

11. A. truly B. simply C. correctly D. slowly

12. A. anyone B. someone C. everyone D. no one

13. A. problem B. question C. argument D. accident

14. A. run away B. work out C. come on D. turn up

15. A. cube B. alarm C. flash D. light

16. A. reminded B. applied C. recognized D. guaranteed

17. A. similar B. straight C. tough D. changeable

18. A. adapt B. apply C. rush D. lead

19. A. guide B. finish C. make D. affect

20. A. use B. time C. way D. sign