速测(八) 完形填空+阅读理解A+任务型阅读+词语运用
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Ⅰ.完形填空
There was once a boy who was out playing in a field with his friends. As they were playing, the boy came across a stone that looked interesting. It wasn't as 1 as the other stones. It was a little bit sparkling(闪耀的). But it was still quite dirty. The boy picked up the stone and 2 to polish it.
His friends 3 him for this. They said, “ 4 are you polishing that dirty old stone? It isn't worth anything at all!” But every day, when they went out to play, the boy would bring the stone with him, polishing it whenever they took 5 .
This went on for some time. Then one day, the boy left his home to 6 his friends as usual. But this time, he had quite a 7 for them. When he showed them the stone, they were amazed. It was, in fact, not an ordinary stone after all—it was a beautiful diamond(钻石). The boy stayed up all night, polishing it until it was 8 clean.
There will be times in your life when people will try to discourage you. They will tell you that you're wasting your time on some 9 task. But when they do this, the best thing you can do is to ignore them and continue to work 10 your goal. You can turn a rough stone into a diamond if you have persistence(毅力) and courage.
( )1.A.bright B.special
C.common D.unusual
( )2.A.decided B.refused
C.expected D.agreed
( )3.A.shouted at B.laughed at
C.pointed at D.looked at
( )4.A.When B.Why
C.How D.Where
( )5.A.breaks B.notes
C.photos D.lessons
( )6.A.call B.join
C.treat D.talk
( )7.A.promise B.choice
C.surprise D.voice
( )8.A.completely B.simply
C.clearly D.quickly
( )9.A.relaxing B.serious
C.meaningless D.meaningful
( )10.A.against B.toward
C.through D.at
Ⅱ. 阅读理解
Hi, Jane,
I am so glad you are coming to stay! Let me give you some directions from the airport. You can also download a Tube map from the London Underground's website (www.tfl.gov.uk). Anyway, I hope you understand my instructions!
From Heathrow, get on the Tube—there's only the Piccadilly Line there. You'll pass a lot of stations, but you need to get off and change at Piccadilly Circus. From there, you should take the Bakerloo Line to Oxford Circus. It's only one stop, so don't miss it! At Oxford Circus, you have to change again. You need the Red Central Line. It's a bit complicated, so make sure you get the right platform. Head to Marble Arch. It's just two stops away—the one after Bond Street. My house is really close to Marble Arch Station—it's really convenient. Just give me a call when you arrive and I'll come and get you!
It's not the shortest route here, but I think it's the simplest. If you have any problems, just ask the other passengers. The Tube staff will always help you, too.
Looking forward to seeing you soon!
