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。
I was hard at work on a museum project when the client(客户) suddenly canceled it. In January, my __ told me I was no longer needed. I had just $1,000 in savings.
I one interview after searching the Internet for architecture jobs, but came of it. Finally, I took a job as a in a restaurant. I knew I’d have to find a place to live that less than the $500 a month I was paying.
I went to see a bedroom for rent. The landlord(房东) me $500 for it, but he said I could have it for $350 if he maintained control of the closet for storage, I told him later,“I don’t want the bedroom, I’m interested in the closet” I suggested that I pay $150 a month for it. He thought I was .
The closet measured just 5.5 feet 14 feet. With my experience, I was I could make it into a great living space. I it for three days. I measured old pieces of wood that people donated. It was like putting together a .
In March, I moved in. It was a legal rental. The landlord a door so I’d have access to a kitchen and bathroom, which I with three other tenants(租客). I had a mini-fridge, a microwave, and a storage bin for dry goods. I a loft(阁楼) for my bed, TV, and DVD player.
On my website, I’ve posted of my new home, and that’s some freelance(自由职业的) design work. A few more and I’ll be able to afford a new place. That’s definitely a(an) thing: My girlfriend, Susan, and I are engaged, and once we’re married next March, I’m sure I’ll leave my little closet .
But now I know that I don’t need much to live well.
| 【小题1】 | | A.teacher | B.officer | C.doctor | D.boss | |
| 【小题2】 | | A.ordered | B.acquired | C.watched | D.prepared | |
| 【小题3】 | | A.nothing | B.something | C.anything | D.everything | |
| 【小题4】 | | A.worker | B.player | C.waiter | D.student | |
| 【小题5】 | | A.cost | B.earned | C.saved | D.spent | |
| 【小题6】 | | A.proved | B.charged | C.named | D.called | |
| 【小题8】 | | A.joking | B.quarreling | C.bargaining | D.talking | |
| 【小题10】 | | A.negative | B.confident | C.afraid | D.curious | |
| 【小题11】 | | A.mended | B.painted | C.covered | D.designed | |
| 【小题12】 | | A.secret | B.problem | C.puzzle | D.game | |
| 【小题13】 | | A.cut out | B.cut off | C.cut up | D.cut in | |
| 【小题14】 | | A.worked | B.studied | C.played | D.shared | |
| 【小题15】 | | A.took | B.made | C.drew | D.imagined | |
| 【小题16】 | | A.pictures | B.desks | C.windows | D.books | |
| 【小题17】 | | A.brought out | B.brought up | C.brought in | D.brought down | |
| 【小题18】 | | A.chances | B.jobs | C.items | D.gifts | |
| 【小题19】 | | A.unique | B.challenging | C.genuine | D.excellent | |
| 【小题20】 | | A.behind | B.forward | C.ahead | D.upside | |
试题答案
【小题1】D
【小题2】B
【小题3】A
【小题4】C
【小题5】A
【小题6】B
【小题7】D
【小题8】A
【小题9】C
【小题10】B
【小题11】D
【小题12】C
【小题13】A
【小题14】D
【小题15】B
【小题16】A
【小题17】C
【小题18】B
【小题19】D
【小题20】A
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