第二节:完形填空(共20小题.每小题1.5分.满分30分) My brother-in-law lifted out a package in which wa

第二节：完形填空（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）

My brother-in-lawlifted out a package in which was delicate lingerie（女式内衣）“Jan bought it 8 years ago   36   shenever wore it. She was   37   it for a special occasion.”He put it with the other clothes we were taking to the mortician（殡仪员）. “Don't save anything for a special occasion. Every daywhen you're   38   is a special gift.” he said.

I remembered thosewords through the funeral（葬礼）and the days that followed when I helped withall the chores after Jan's sudden   39  . I thought about themon the plane returning to California. I'm   40   thinkingabout his words, and they've   41   my attitude towards life.I'm admiring the view   42   worrying about the weeds inthe garden. I'm spending more time with my family and friends and  43   time in committee meetings.

Whenever possible, lifeshould be an experience to   44  , not tolerate. I'm trying torecognize these moments and   45   them. “Someday” and “oneof these days” are   46   from my vocabulary. If it's worthseeing or hearing or doing, I want to see and hear and do it now. I'm not surewhat my sister would have done if she had known she wouldn't be here for thetomorrow that we all __47__ for granted. I think she would have gone out forher favorite Chinese food. She might have called a few former friends toapologize for past   48  . I'm guessing — I'll  49   know.

It's those littlethings left undone that would make me angry if I knew that my hours were __50__. Angry because I   51   seeing good friends I was going toget in touch with — someday. Angry and __52__ that I didn't tell my husband anddaughter often enough how much I truly love them.

I'm trying not to putoff, or save anything that would add   53   and color toour lives. Every morning when I open my eyes, I tell myself it is  54  . Every day, every minute, every breath truly is a（n） 55   from God.

36. A.and                      B.so                           C.as                     D.but

37. A.buying                     B.saving                       C.leaving                   D.remaining

38. A.happy                     B.healthy                      C.alive                     D.successful

39. A.separation                         B.death                       C.disease                  D.treatment

40. A.still                       B.also                         C.even                     D.therefore

41. A.changed                   B.spoiled                       C.shaped                           D.held

42. A.beyond                    B.besides                      C.without                  D.over

43. A.most                     B.little                         C.more                      D.less

44. A.enjoy                      B.share                       C.control                   D.choose

45. A.ignore                     B.value                      C.stress                     D.remember

46. A.disappearing                B.escaping                    C.coming                   D.leaving

47. A.find                        B.think                        C.take                    D.make

48. A.affairs                     B.quarrels                    C.hardships                 D.memories

49. A.surely                      B.always                     C.ever                    D.never

50. A.endless                    B.abundant                  C.valuable                  D.limited

51. A. calledoff                    B.gave off                    C.put off                   D.took off

52. A. sorry                     B.disappointed               C.shameful                D.embarrassed

53. A.value                      B.laughter                  C.imagination              D.freedom

54. A.common                    B.unforgettable                     C.special                   D.similar

55. A.offer                       B.promise                 C.smile                    D.gift

试题答案

【答案】

36---55   DBCBA   ACDAB  ACBDD   CABCD  

【解析】