2022届高考英语三轮复习之完形填空（20空）（含答案）

2022年高考英语三轮复习之完形填空
一．完形填空
1．Jaguar（美洲虎）is an endangered animal.It is said that there are less than 20 jaguars in the world currently，one of which is living in the national zoo of Peru.To protect this jaguar，Peruvians（1）_______a zone in the zoo for it，where there are groups of cattle，sheep and deer for the jaguar to eat.Anyone who has visited the zoo（2）_______ it to be the" Heaven of Tiger".（3）_______，strange enough，no one has ever seen the jaguar （4）_______the animals.What we could see is it's lying in its house sleeping and eating the meat（5）_______by the zoo staff.
Some people thought that the jaguar felt too （6）_______，so they collected money and rented a female tiger to accompany it.Nonetheless，it did not make too much sense." It is（7）_______for the jaguar to be lazy in this environment.Tiger is the king of forest but you （8）_______put some small animals around him.That is why the jaguar shows no（9）_______in going out.Why don't you put some（10）_______　around him？" a visitor suggested.The zoo （11）_______his advice and put five wolves into the jaguar's territory（领地）.Since then，it either stands on top of the hill roaring（12）_______ goes down from the hill running without sleeping all day，totally getting back to its （13）_______.
In our world，one creature（14）_______any rival（对手）is lifeless.Actually，this principle also（15）_______to human beings.If a man lives without competitors，he is sure to be satisfied with the present and will （16）_______before all difficulties.Difficult environment tends to（17）_______successful people.Therefore，we need some rivals to push us with strict requirements and standards，leaving us going ahead in all（18）_______and challenges.Due to our rivals，we can（19）_______the best in us.Due to our rivals，we will continuously（20）_______our capabilities when competing with them!
（1）A.condemn B.grab C.overlook D.circle
（2）A.praised B.classified C.claimed D.related
（3）A.Therefore B.Consequently C.However D.Moreover
（4）A.feed B.hunt C.shoot D.obey
（5）A.wrapped B.provided C.equipped D.abandoned
（6）A.lonely B.merciful C.disturbing D.awesome
（7）A.understandable B.changeable C.reliable D.unbelievable
（8）A.possibly B.truly C.simply D.actually
（9）A.competence B.interest C.qualification D.attempt
（10）A.cattle B.sheep C.deer D.wolves
（11）A.adopted B.demanded C.delayed D.reformed
（12）A.nor B.but C.or D.and
（13）A.reality B.nature C.world D.position
（14）A.over B.with C.without D.for
（15）A.appeals B.agrees C.sticks D.applies
（16）A.break down B.hold on C.hold back D.break out
（17）A.shape B.conquer C.resemble D.acknowledge
（18）A.instructions B.curriculums C.arrangements D.competitions
（19）A.bring on B.bring out C.bring up D.bring in
（20）A.evaluate B.appreciate C.decrease D.promote
2．Leon's life was well designed for him.He was to do well in（1）_______，go to university，get a job in finance（金融），and （2）_______the next fifty years of his life sitting behind a slab（厚桌面） of wood，watching the streets of London from thirty floors above.For a long time，he（3）_______that life，until one day，he （4）_______realized he was living someone else's life﹣a good one﹣（5）_______not one of his own choosing.
So he walked（6）_______that life，and discovered the one that took him around the world.Since then，Leon has （7）_______a broken﹣down English taxi across America，（8）_______people free rides；ridden a motorbike around the world，relying only on the kindness of（9）_______；and followed a fellow traveler through India without ever knowing where he was going.He has visited more than 90 countries.（10）_______the way，he learned（11）_______about the human spirit and about the heart of this world.He learned that he needed to （12）_______his old ideas about who he should be in order to feel his soul rise to the surface and become the person he always（13）_______to be.
The wisest words he（14）_______，and the greatest（15）_______he learned，came from everyday people he met on his（16）_______.His experiences are（17）_______a collection of stories，they have become a way of life ﹣ the Way of the Traveler.
So，what is the Live，Love，Explore？It's about exploring the world﹣（18）_______the great and adventurous（冒险的）one waiting（19）_______your door，and more adventurous one（20）_______within your soul.
（1）A.school B.hospital C.office D.downtown
（2）A.enjoy B.spend C.cost D.take
（3）A.understood B.followed C.learned D.wrote
（4）A.usually B.quickly C.frequently D.finally
（5）A.yet B.and C.but D.or
（6）A.close to B.up to C.out of D.down to
（7）A.borrowed B.bought C.got D.driven
（8）A.offering B.supplying C.providing D.affording
（9）A.strangers B.teachers C.students D.travelers
（10）A.On B.Along C.In D.By
（11）A.everything B.something C.nothing D.anything
（12）A.show B.offer C.abandon D.share
（13）A.wished B.planned C.longed D.turned
（14）A.explained B.told C.said D.heard
（15）A.lessons B.suggestions C.ideas D.news
（16）A.trips B.roads C.ways D.travels
（17）A.rather than B.other than C.less than D.more than
（18）A.both B.each C.all D.any
（19）A.outside B.inside C.beside D.aside
（20）A.standing B.waiting C.sitting D.staying
3．In my "Dare to Connect" workshop，I instructed all my students to participate full﹣out in their jobs for one entire week.I asked them to "act as if" their（1）_______ really made a difference to everyone around them.The key（2）_______they should bear in mind was：If I were really important here，what would I be doing？
Peggy（3）_______the assignment at the beginning.She hated her job.Each day was suffering as she watched the clock （4）_______ move through eight painful hours.With great skepticism，she（5）_______aged to try it for just one week ﹣ to（6）_______100 percent to her job，"as if" she really（7）_______.
The following week，as I watched Peggy walk into the room，I couldn't believe the（8）_______in her energy level.With （9）_______in her voice，she reported：
"First，I stopped complaining about the job and started to use some plants and posters to（10）_______the office.I then started to really pay attention to the people I（11）_______with.If someone seemed（12）_______.I asked if there was anything wrong and if I could help.Every day，I made a list of things I wanted to（13）_______.I was really（14）_______ by how much I could do in a day when I（15）_______what I was doing!I put a sign with that question on my desk.And every time I started to fall back into my （16）_______patterns of boredom and complaining，the（17）_______ 　reminded me what I was supposed to be doing.That really（18）_______."
What a difference a simple question made in just one short（19）_______!It made Peggy feel（20）_______to everyone and everything around her.She also learned a way to transform any work experience.
（1）A.actions B.observations C.inventions D.applications
（2）A.plan B.question C.word D.information
（3）A.appreciated B.completed C.resisted D.announced
（4）A.swiftly B.carefully C.pleasantly D.slowly
（5）A.previously B.finally C.frequently D.instantly
（6）A.reply B.refer C.object D.commit
（7）A.quitted B.promised C.feared D.counted
（8）A.difference B.drop C.test D.absence
（9）A.anxiety B.caution C.excitement D.hate
（10）A.lock down B.clean up C.tear down D.brighten up
（11）A.dance B.part C.travel D.work
（12）A.unhappy B.amused C.unfamiliar D.innocent
（13）A.mention B.abandon C.accomplish D.postpone
（14）A.surprised B.alarmed C.embarrassed D.depressed
（15）A.relied on B.focused on C.congratulated on D.invested on
（16）A.active B.current C.initial D.healthy
（17）A.poster B.sign C.clock D.plant
（18）A.rang B.stopped C.helped D.hurt
（19）A.hour B.week C.month D.term
（20）A.connected B.sensitive C.limited D.strange
4．Zhang Huiying used to feel very lonely because she and her husband live far from their children.To （1）_______time，the 67﹣year﹣old resident living in a community in Chengdu，danced with her peers in the（2）_______.
However，her life has（3）_______a change since she became a "shared granny".The role sees Zhang taking care of children in the community when their parents are（4）_______with work and don't have time to （5）_______them.Now，her life has more meaning.When she acts as a shared granny willingly，Zhang has a sense of （6）_______ 　 because she is loved by the children.The role is （7）_______，but Zhang is proud of her contribution to society and she is （8）_______as a contributor instead of as an old woman killing her time.
Most of the children she cares for are（9）_______，who are keen on something（10）_______.Zhang surfs the internet daily to learn new things.Then she（11）_______the children to make new handicrafts.Last year，Zhang was sick for several days and could not care for the pupils.She was（12）_______when several of them visited her with their parents.When she opened the door，five kids rushed up to her saying they（13）_______her.
The community's retired residents had plenty of free time and（14）_______to participate in more social activities.（15）_______local decision﹣makers （16）_______the shared granny program to （17）_______female seniors to take care of the children.In return，parents provide a range of（18）_______for the elderly.
Zhang feels taking care of young students is（19）_______.Thanks to the program，community （20）_______ has been enhanced and many neighbors have grown closer.
（1）A.use B.save C.enjoy D.kill
（2）A.station B.airport C.square D.classroom
（3）A.occurred B.witnessed C.suffered D.prevented
（4）A.busy B.angry C.patient D.content
（5）A.chat with B.look for C.listen to D.attend to
（6）A.security B.satisfaction C.humour D.guilt
（7）A.compulsory B.reasonable C.amazing D.voluntary
（8）A.appointed B.regarded C.named D.awarded
（9）A.pupils B.orphans C.babies D.relatives
（10）A.impossible B.familiar C.novel D.normal
（11）A.instructs B.reminds C.persuades D.expects
（12）A.confused B.disappointed C.touched D.amused
（13）A.admired B.missed C.trusted D.understood
（14）A.desired B.refused C.struggled D.hesitated
（15）A.Suddenly B.Occasionally C.Casually D.Fortunately
（16）A.considered B.accomplished C.introduced D.attracted
（17）A.force B.allow C.urge D.teach
（18）A.money B.blessings C.care D.belongings
（19）A.demanding B.challenging C.promising D.rewarding
（20）A.harmony B.equipment C.wealth D.status
5．Phone in one hand，I opened Slack and started to scroll through my favorite channels.Success stories brought a morning（1）_______.Checking the app left me feeling（2）_______to my community and ready to start the day with a positive mindset.This was totally new for me.In the past，I had（3）_______connecting with other scientists through online platforms﹣preferring face﹣to﹣face contact.But after starting as an assistant professor shortly before the beginning of the COVID﹣19，I had a new （4）_______ .
Beginning a new position was surprisingly（5）_______.As I was facing the challenge of learning，I knew I would gain a lot from frank（6）_______with colleagues.But I was the only new junior member.I wasn't sure how I would find the peer support I needed.
Years earlier，as an undergraduate student，I had（7）_______from the support of peers.Being able to（8）_______help on math problems I was having trouble with or code I just couldn't（9）_______my head around boosted my confidence in the classroom.
When I started my position，I（10）_______at first because I was accustomed to having peer support but I didn't have anyone to connect with who was at the same（11）_______in my department.To try to fill the（12）_______ ，I set up a regular informal meeting with my more senior women colleagues.I greatly（13）_______their opinions and support﹣but I still desired to talk with researchers closer to my own career stage.
That's why I（14）_______Slack.After COVID﹣19 lockdowns began，I started to rely on it heavily，leaving it （15）_______ running in the background on my phone.
Connecting with others kept me（16）_______.I also learned from discussions about challenges at work such as how to keep trainees（17）_______ during the disease outbreak.The support（18）_______ any fears I had about struggling to connect with people I'd never met（19）_______.The feeling of community was exactly what and many others needed，and even led to new（20）_______and friendships.
（1）A.glory B.call C.lift D.meal
（2）A.lost B.exposed C.sorry D.connected
（3）A.kept B.imagined C.avoided D.missed
（4）A.view B.task C.cause D.purpose
（5）A.lonely B.boring C.easy D.exciting
（6）A.competition B.discussions C.invitations D.comparison
（7）A.benefited B.suffered C.recovered D.escaped
（8）A.bring B.appreciate C.obtain D.require
（9）A.nod B.shake C.wrap D.raise
（10）A.struggled B.regretted C.succeeded D.hesitated
（11）A.speed B.place C.time D.level
（12）A.hall B.gap C.form D.space
（13）A.ignored B.valued C.recommended D.rejected
（14）A.turned to B.part with C.got away with D.looked forward to
（15）A.temporarily B.gradually C.constantly D.casually
（16）A.generous B.wise C.kind D.honest
（17）A.safe B.polite C.educated D.motivated
（18）A.hid B.caused C.heightened D.relieved
（19）A.on purpose B.in person C.on duty D.in public
（20）A.fashion B.challenges C.complaints D.cooperation
6．Brennon had been an experienced barber working for a shop for years.He retired half a year ago.On a busy（1）_______in Philadelphia，PA，he had a chair，a car battery and a square of chalkboard with the（2）_______"Haircuts for Homeless" written on it.He was giving out haircuts ﹣ free of（3）_______﹣ to any homeless person who was interested.
A man cutting homeless folks' hair on the sidewalk is sure to （4）_______the eye of passersby.One of them was Sean Johnson，the owner of a barber shop.He was（5）_______by Brennon' spirit as well as his（6）_______ and offered him a job in his shop on the spot.Brennon told him that he（7）_______the offer but had to politely decline.Giving out fresh cuts had become his （8）_______to help the homeless rather than getting paid.
A month later，Sean（9）_______Brennon who was once again giving out free haircuts.He invited Brennon to an unused but fully（10_______barbershop he owned.Brennon was（11）_______and felt unexpected when Sean gave him the（12）_______，saying，"If you love it，you can use it （13）_______because it's all done."
"When I see something（14）_______in this beautiful city，I（15）_______want to be a part of it." Sean said to Brennon，who saw this as a（an）（16）_______ to do even further good for the homeless and accepted his（17）_______　 thankfully.Tuesday through Sunday，the shop would be just a（18）_______barbershop，catering to the needs of paying customers.Every（19）_______，however，would be set aside（20）_______for providing free haircuts for the homeless.
（1）A.balcony B.sidewalk C.market D.platform
（2）A.warning B.request C.order D.message
（3）A.charge B.stress C.pollution D.rent
（4）A.shine B.cover C.draw D.move
（5）A.recognized B.impressed C.instructed D.reminded
（6）A.appearance B.politeness C.skill D.honor
（7）A.appreciated B.admitted C.ignored D.skipped
（8）A.fight B.success C.dream D.motivation
（9）A.thought of B.ran into C.turned down D.rang up
（10）A.dark B.safe C.furnished D.deserted
（11）A.worried B.embarrassed C.relaxed D.surprised
（12）A.keys B.wishes C.chalkboard D.address
（13）A.eventually B.naturally C.directly D.frankly
（14）A.unusual B.good C.profitable D.secret
（15）A.still B.already C.instead D.just
（16）A.interview B.experiment C.chance D.summary
（17）A.offer B.advice C.money D.awareness
（18）A.new B.normal C.clean D.cheap
（19）A.Monday B.Wednesday C.Friday D.Saturday
（20）A.fortunately B.probably C.roughly D.specially
7．Zach Bonner has literally changed the world one step at a time.He has a（1）_______ for the homeless and he has been giving to those in need since he was only 6.
Several years ago，Hurricane Charley（2）_______near his home in Tampa，Florida.He wanted to help the（3）_______where he lived，so he pulled his red wagon around his neighborhood，asking for（4）_______.From food and water to clothes and blankets，he（5）_______27 truckloads of household goods that would help those who were displaced by the（6）_______.In the beginning，his generosity may have seemed small，but the people around him were（7）_______.
Afterwards，Zach（8）_______the Little Red Wagon Foundation to focus on helping homeless kids. "These kids don't have a（9）_______over their heads and food on the table.They're out on the streets not because they want to be，but because it's out of their（10）_______." said Zach.Since the Little Red Wagon Foundation was founded，Zach has continued to arouse public（11）_______about homelessness through walking.In fact，Zach walked across the USA，nearly 2，500 miles，from Tampa to Los Angeles to（12）_______funds for homeless kids.Zach also lived（13）_______in a 512 cubic feet box with only a sleeping bag for 7 days.He received over 6，000 cans of donated food that he （14）_______to local homeless shelters.
As Zach said，"A journey of a thousand miles（15）_______with a single step.Most people don't walk a thousand miles，or 2，500，but we all need to take that first step to get something（16）_______done.If I've helped（17）_______one homeless child，I hope I've（18）_______that." Each step that Zach takes is one step（19）_______ to the change he wants to see in the world.From his series of epic walks，to spending a week in a box to recreate shelters for the homeless，he makes every step（20）_______.
（1）A.nose B.passion C.party D.taste
（2）A.struck B.defeated C.surrounded D.approached
（3）A.victims B.passengers C.colleagues D.customers
（4）A.food B.money C.sympathy D.donations
（5）A.maintained B.purchased C.collected D.demanded
（6）A.drought B.hunger C.flood D.hurricane
（7）A.discouraged B.inspired C.comforted D.supported
（8）A.put up B.made up C.started up D.took up
（9）A.case B.board C.roof D.gap
（10）A.control B.mind C.way D.competence
（11）A.curiosity B.expectation C.anxiety D.awareness
（12）A.distribute B.raise C.manage D.invest
（13）A.lonely B.outside C.abroad D.permanently
（14）A.noted B.lent C.delivered D.recommended
（15）A.lasts B.involves C.stops D.begins
（16）A.big B.legal C.special D.reasonable
（17）A.still B.even C.nearly D.later
（18）A.accomplished B.saved C.submitted D.established
（9）A.clearer B.further C.longer D.closer
（20）A.exist B.occur C.count D.disappear
8．I was a single mother who lived with my daughter Peggy in a small apartment，struggling hard to meet our needs.
One day，I headed to the downtown for a（n）（1）_______，I sat down in the streetcar，and there（2）_______the seat was a silk umbrella，on which there was a name（3）_______.Then I searched a telephone book for the name.I found it immediately and called it，and then a lady （4）_______ with extreme excitement. "It was my umbrella which had been stolen a year ago."
So （5）_______was her pleasure that I forgot I was looking for a job and went directly to her small house.She took the umbrella，with teary eyes.explaining with a（n）（6）_______voice that the umbrella was given by her parents，now dead.Her happiness at regaining this special（7）_______was so great that accepting her reward would have（8）_______something.so I refused her（9）_______and left.
The following months were（10）_______.I even lost my last job before Christmas.Thinking of this，I couldn't control my tears，but I（11）_______to wear a smile so I could greet my little daughter.She opened the door for me and（12）_______herself in my arms，screaming joyously and demanding （13）_______for her Christmas gift.There I stood，（14）_______with great sadness.Suddenly，the doorbell rang.it was a delivery man with his arms full of parcels.A note（15）_______one package caught my eyes.I picked up the note，which （16）_______"Thanks for your retuning of the umbrella.Merry Christmas!" It was sent by the lady.（17）_______the note tightly.I was on the verge of tears.With a stream of （18）_______spreading across my body.We just sat in our small apartment （19）_______the gifts one by one in happiness.A sweet peace （20）_______me like a blessing，which made me hopeful again.
（1）A.interview B.interaction C.invitation D.investment
（2）A.above B.against C.for D.in
（3）A.bound B.tied C.carved D.decorated
（4）A.answered B.rang C.replied D.responded
（5）A.slight B.precious C.appealing D.puzzling
（6）A.embarrassed B.inspiring C.frustrated D.choking
（7）A.dream B.product C.possession D.fortune
（8）A.recalled B.spoiled C.cherished D.wasted
（9）A.gratitude B.promise C.help D.offer
（10）A.peaceful B.tough C.different D.normal
（11）A.failed B.arranged C.hesitated D.managed
（12）A.threw B.occupied C.engaged D.absorbed
（13）A.accidentally B.desirably C.secretly D.casually
（14）A.relaxed B.delighted C.frozen D.touched
（15）A.attached to B.addicted to C.devoted to D.committed to
（16）A.wrote B.showed C.marked D.read
（17）A.Seeing B.Picking C.Holding D.Catching
（18）A.warmth B.anxiety C.sympathy D.trust
（19）A.packing B.unwrapping C.addressing D.exchanging
（20）A.ran into B.broke into C.got into D.flooded into
9．After high school，I went on a road trip with a friend.Father stood in the cold morning to（1）_______us off. "Highways are （2）_______，so don't drive too（3）_______ ，" he said，"every time you stop for gas，you should check the oil and do take a break every two （4）_______." At the time I thought his long speech was pretty （5）_______and unreasonable.I still sped up and overtook other（6）_______ .
"Have you（7）_______the oil in the car？" Father used to say to me，his version of "Hello，hope you are well." Our calls always（8）_______the car，with few other things mentioned.My car was like the（9）_______upon which Father wrote his love，his（10）_______always expressed in this way.Father had （11）_______love to give，but it was often supplied through the medium of （12）_______advice and actions，which I failed to notice then.
Why can't our lathers just say "I love you"？The point is：That's（13）_______what they are saying.You just have to（14）_______from the language that is Fatherlish.（15）_______closely enough and the phrase "I love you" can be heard in words like "I could come around this Saturday and（16）_______your garden." The words "You made my life better from the moment when you were born" may be （17）_______heard.
Dad's long gone now.But after all these years，I（18）_______that if I had owned a copy of the Fatherlish﹣to﹣English（19）_______，I'd have understood that the（20）_______I so casually ignored was simply Dad's attempt at affections.The thing I always wanted had long been with me.
（1）A.drop B.see C.turn D.put
（2）A.dangerous B.efficient C.necessary D.convenient
（3）A.far B.fast C.slowly D.early
（4）A.minutes B.seconds C.days D.hours
（5）A.common B.easy C.boring D.interesting
（6）A.signs B.vehicles C.stations D.highways
（7）A.checked B.tasted C.cleaned D.brought
（8）A.dealt with B.applied to C.focused on D.set aside
（9）A.road B.toy C.pen D.paper
（10）A.happiness B.comfort C.disappointment D.affections
（11）A.some B.no C.much D.little
（12）A.logical B.practical C.critical D.legal
（13）A.extremely B.fortunately C.exactly D.regularly
（14）A.change B.date C.suffer D.translate
（15）A.Listen B.Come C.Watch D.Follow
（16）A.tidy B.remove C.find D.buy
（17）A.eventually B.occasionally C.rarely D.repeatedly
（18）A.realized B.doubted C.admitted D.promised
（19）A.brochure B.dictionary C.newspaper D.magazine
（20）A.story B.lesson C.voice D.speech
参考答案与试题解析
一．完形填空
1．【解答】（1）D.考查动词及语境理解。A.condemn谴责；B.grab抓住；C.overlook忽视；D.circle圈出。根据后文zone in the zoo for it，where there are groups of cattle，sheep and deer for the jaguar to eat.本句意思是"秘鲁人圈出一片区域"，故选D。
（2）A.考查动词及语境理解。A.praised表扬；B.classified阐明；C.claimed声称；D.related有关系。句意：参观过虎园的人都表扬其为"虎的天堂"。根据后文it to be the" Heaven of Tiger".（3），可知是表扬其为虎的天堂，所以选A。
（3）C.考查副词及语境理解。A.Therefore所以；B.Consequently因此，C.however：然而；D.moreover而且。前面说虎园里有喝多的小动物让它吃，而后面说没有人见过它捕猎，所以应该是转折，所以选C。
（4）B.考查动词及语境理解。A.feed 喂养；B.hunt 捕猎；C.shoot射击；D.obey 服从。句意：没人见过美洲虎猎杀动物。根据后文What we could see is it's lying in its house sleeping and eating the meat（5）by the zoo staff.可见应该是"捕猎动物"，所以选B。
（5）B.考查动词及语境理解。A.wrapped 包裹；B.provided 提供；C.equipped 装备；D.abandoned 抛弃。根据后文by the zoo staff，意思是"吃动物园员工提供的肉"，所以选B。
（6）A.考查形容词及形容词语境理解。A.lonely孤独的；B.merciful仁慈的；C.disturbing干扰的；D.awesome可怕的。根据后文so they collected money and rented a female tiger to accompany it.租赁雌老虎来陪伴它，可知人们认为它孤独。所以选A。
（7）A.考查形容词及语境理解。A.understandable可理解的；B.changeable可改变的；C.reliable可靠的；D.unbelievable难以置信的。根据常识老虎是森林之王，仅仅给它小动物，它懒得理会是可理解的，所以选A．
（8）C.考查副词及语境理解。A.possibly可能；B.truly真地；C.simply仅仅；D.actually实际上。根据后文put some small animals around him可知仅仅给它小动物，它懒得理，所以选C．
（9）B.考查名词及语境理解。A.competence能力；B.interest兴趣；C.qualification资格；D.attempt企图。根据上文Tiger is the king of forest but you （8）put some small animals around him和搭配"show interest in对…感兴趣"，可知它对出去不感兴趣．所以选B．
（10）D.考查名词及语境理解。A.cattle牛；B.sheep羊；C.deer鹿；D.wolves狼。句意：你为什么不在他周围放几只狼呢？根据后面The zoo （11）his advice and put five wolves into the jaguar's territory（领地）．可知是狼。故选D。
（11）A.考查动词及语境理解。A.adopt采纳；B.damage损坏；C.delay耽搁；D.reform改革。根据后面put five wolves into the jaguar's territory（领地）把狼放进去，可知是采纳了她的建议。故选A。
（12）C.考查连词及语境理解。前面有either，所以后面用or，either…or…要么…要么。句意：从那时起，它要么站在山顶咆哮，要么整天不睡觉地从山上跑下来。故选C。
（13）B.考查名词及语境理解。A.reality现实；B.nature本性；C.world世界；D.position位置。句意：完全回归自然。go back to its nature意思是回归到它的本性。故选B。
（14）C.考查介词及语境理解。句意：在我们的世界里，没有对手的生物是没有生命的。介词短语without any rival作后置定语，修饰creature，故选C。
（15）D.考查动词及语境理解。A.appeal吸引，呼吁；B.agree同意；C.stick粘；D.apply运用。此处考查短语apply to适用于。指这个原理也适用于人类。故选D。
（16）C.考查固定短语及语境理解。A.hold back退缩；B.hold on不挂断电话；C.break down毁掉；D.break out爆发。句意：如果一个人生活中没有竞争对手，他一定会满足于现在，并在所有困难面前退缩。根据语境和句意可知是指没了对手的人，会满足于现状，在困难面前退缩。故选C。
（17）A.考查动词及语境理解。A.shape塑造；B.conquer征服；C.resemble类似；D.acknowledge承认。句意：困难的环境往往会塑造成功人士。根据后文Therefore，we need some rivals to push us with strict requirements and standards，leaving us going ahead in all（18）可知困难的环境能够塑造成功的人。故选A。
（18）D.考查及语境理解。A.instructions说明，指导；B.curriculum课程；C.arrangements安排；D.competition竞争。句意：指使我们在竞争和挑战面前继续前进。根据前文Difficult environment tends to（17）successful people.可见在竞争和挑战面前继续前进。故选D。
（19）B.考查及语境理解。A.bring on引起；B.bring out显示出；C.bring up，养育，提出；D.bring in 引进。句意：由于我们的竞争对手，我们可以发挥出我们最好的一面。因为我们的对手。bring out the best in us把我们最好的一面展现出来。故选B。
（20）D.考查及语境理解。A.evaluate评估；B.appreciate欣赏；C.decrease减小；D.promote促进，提拔。根据语境和后文when competing with them，可知由于对手的原因，我们会继续促发我们的能力，当与他们竞争的时候。故选D。
2．【解答】（1）A.考查名词及语境理解。A.school学校；B.hospital医院；C.office办公室；D.downtown市区。句意：里昂的生活是为他精心设计的。他要在学校里好好学习，上大学，在金融界找份工作。根据后文"go to university，"可知这里是在学校里表现好，"do well in school。"故选A。
（2）B.考查动词及语境理解。A.enjoy喜欢；B.spend花费，度过（主语是人）；C.cost花费（主语是物）；D.take带走。句意：在接下来的50年里，他坐在一块木板后面，从30层楼高的地方观看伦敦的街道。根据下文"the next fifty years of his life sitting behind a slab（厚桌面） of wood，watching the streets of London from thirty floors above."可知，这里是指度过接下来50年的时间坐在木制厚墙面之后，"sb.spend time （in） doing something"固定搭配。故选B。
（3）B.考查动词及语境理解。A.understood理解；B.followed跟随，遵循；C.learned学会；D.wrote写作。句意：很长一段时间，Leon过着那种生活。这里是他长时间一直过着他打算好的生活，follow"遵循"的意思，这里最适合。故选B。
（4）D.考查副词及语境理解。A.usually通常；B.quickly迅速地；C.frequently频繁地；D.finally最后。句意：直到有一天，Leon终于意识到他过的是别人的生活，一种美好的生活，而不是自己选择的生活。根据下文"realized he was living someone else's life﹣a good"可知，这里是直到有一天，他最后发现一种好的生活方式。故选D。
（5）C.考查连词及语境理解。A.yet然而；B.and而且；C.but但是；D.or或者。句意：直到有一天，Leon终于意识到他过的是别人的生活，一种美好的生活，而不是自己选择的生活。根据下文"not one of his own choosing"可知，这里表转折，意思是但是不是任何一个他所选择的生活，故用"but"。故选C。
（6）C.考查短语及语境理解。A.close to接近；B.up to达到；C.out of出去；D.down to一直到。句意：于是他走出了那种生活。根据前文"realized he was living someone else's life﹣a good one"可知，他发现另一个好的生活和自己选的不一样，说明他决定远离以前的的生活，"walk out of"走出，故选"out of"。故选C。
（7）D.考查动词及语境理解。A.borrowed借入；B.bought购买；C.got得到；D.driven开车。句意：从那以后，利昂开着一辆抛锚的英国出租车横穿美国，为人们提供免费乘车服务。根据下文"a broken﹣down English taxi"可知，这里是指他在美国开着出租车。故选D。
（8）A.考查动词及语境理解。A.offering主动提供；B.supplying供给；C.providing提供；D.affording担负起。句意：从那以后，利昂开着一辆抛锚的英国出租车横穿美国，为人们提供免费乘车服务。"offer sb.sth."固定搭配，为"某人提供某物，"这里这为人们提供免费搭乘。故选A。
（9）A.考查名词及语境理解。A.strangers陌生人；B.teachers老师；C.students学生；D.travelers旅行者。句意：骑着摩托车周游世界，只依靠陌生人的善意。这里是"relying only on the kindness of"指"他仅仅依靠陌生人的善良，"最合适。故选A。
（10）B.考查介词及语境理解。A.On关于；B.Along沿着；C.In在里面；D.By通过。句意：在这个过程中，他学到了一些关于人类精神和这个世界的核心的东西。"along the way"指"沿途，"这里是沿途他从同行的traveler身上学到很多东西。故选B。
（11）B.考查代词及语境理解。A.everything每件事；B.something一些事情；C.nothing没有事；D.anything任何事。句意：在这个过程中，他学到了一些关于人类精神和这个世界的核心的东西。这里肯定是学到关于人类的精神的一些东西比较契合。故选B。
（12）C.考查动词及语境理解。A.show展示；B.offer提供；C.abandon拋弃；D.share分享。句意：他认识到，为了追寻自己的内心，成为他一直渴望成为的那个人，他需要放弃自己应该成为什么样的人的旧观念。根据下文"his old ideas about who he should be in order to feel his soul rise to the surface"可知，他学到东西，他肯定改变了自己的想法，而"abandon"是"放弃"的意思，这里是指放弃以前旧的想法。故选C。
（13）C.考查动词及语境理解。A.wished希望；B.planned计划；C.longed渴望；D.turned转变。句意：他认识到，为了追寻自己的内心，成为他一直渴望成为的那个人，他需要放弃自己应该成为什么样的人的旧观念。这里是指改变自己想法，不是应该成为什么样的人，而是去变成自己想要成为的人，故选"wished"。故选C。
（14）D.考查动词及语境理解。A.explained解释；B.told告诉；C.said说；D.heard听见。句意：这是他听到的最睿智的话。根据前文"The wisest words"可知，这里是"听到的话语"。故选D。
（15）A.考查名词及语境理解。A.lessons课程，教训；B.suggestions建议；C.ideas主意；D.news消息。句意：他听到的最睿智的话语，以及他学到的最伟大的教训，都来自他在旅途中遇到的普通人。根据下文"he learned，came from everyday people he met"可知，此处是指通过各种经历和其他人的故事，从生活中学到的教训。故选A。
（16）D.考查名词及语境理解。A.trips旅游；B.roads道路；C.ways方式；D.travels旅行。句意：他听到的最睿智的话语，以及他学到的最伟大的教训，都来自他在旅途中遇到的普通人。根据后文的"the way of the traveler" ，这里应该指这些好的想法都来自于他旅途上遇到的人，故选"travel"。故选D。
（17）D.考查短语及语境理解。A.rather than而不是；B.other than除了；C.less than少于；D.more than不仅仅。句意：他的经历不仅仅是一本故事集，它们已经成为一种生活方式，即旅行者的生活方式。这里是不仅仅是收集故事。故选D。
（18）A.考查代词及语境理解。A.both两个都；B.each每一个；C.all所有，都；D.any任何。句意：生活是关于探索世界的，既要探索外面的世界，也要探索我们内心的世界。"both..and..."是固定搭配，后面两句是并列的关系。故选A。
（19）A.考查副词及语境理解。A.outside在外面；B.inside在里面；C.beside在旁边；D.aside在一边。句意：它是关于探索世界一伟大和冒险的世界都在你的门外等着你。根据前文"walk out of that life"可知这里是冒险的事都在外面等着。故选A。
（20）B.考查动词及语境理解。A.standing站立；B.waiting等待；C.sitting坐；D.staying停留。句意：还有更冒险的一种在你的灵魂深处等待的。根据前文"waiting"可知，这里是更冒险的事一直在你的心里等待，故选B。
3．【解答】（1）A.考查名词及语境理解。A.actions行为；B.observations 观察；C.inventions发明；D.applications应用。句意：我让他们表现得好像"他们的行为真的对他们周围的人产生了影响。根据后文"really made a difference to everyone around them"以及下文佩吉的例子，可知指让他们"表现得好像"他们的行为真的对他们周围的人产生了影响。故选A。
（2）B.考查名词及语境理解。A.plan计划；B.question问题；C.word话语；D.information信息。句意：他们应该牢记的关键问题是：如果我在这里真的很重要，我会做什么？根据后文If I were really important here，what would I be doing？"可知此处指关键问题，应用question。故选B。
（3）C.考查动词及语境理解。A.appreiated感激；B.completed完成；C.resisted反抗；D.announced宣布。句意：佩吉一开始拒绝接受这项任务。根据后文"She hated her job."可知，佩吉一开始是拒绝接受这项任务的。故选C。
（4）D.考查副词及语境理解。A.swiftly迅速地；B.carefully仔细地；C.pleasantly愉快地；D.slowly缓慢地。句意：每天她都很痛苦，看着时钟慢慢地走过痛苦的八个小时。根据后文"move through eight painful hours"可知因为佩吉不喜欢自己的工作，所以觉得时间过得很慢。故选D。
（5）B.考查副词及语境理解。A.previously以前；B.finally终于；C.frequently频繁地；D.instantly立即。句意：带着极大的怀疑，她终于同意尝试了一个星期—全身心投入工作，"好像"她真的有价值。根据后文"agreed to try it for just one week"可知，佩吉一开始拒绝，后来终于同意尝试一星期。故选B。
（6）D.考查动词及语境理解。A.reply依赖；B.refer提到；C.object反对；D.commit犯罪，投入。句意：带着极大的怀疑，她终于尝试了一个星期﹣﹣﹣全身心投入工作，"好像"她真的很重要。呼应上文"I instructed all my students to participate full﹣out in their jobs for one entire week."指要求佩吉全身心投入工作一周。故选D。
（7）D.考查动词及语境理解。A.quitted停止；B.promised承诺；C.feared恐惧；D.counted计算，重要。句意：带着极大的怀疑，她终于尝试了一个星期﹣﹣﹣全身心投入工作，"好像"她真的很重要。呼应上文"If I were really important here"指表现得自己很重要。故选D.
（8）A.考查名词及语境理解。A.difference差异；B.drop水滴；C.test测试；D.absence缺席。句意：接下来的一个星期，当我看着佩吉走进房间时，我简直不敢相信她的精力水平有这么大的不同。呼应后文" What a difference a simple question made in just one short"指佩吉的精力水平有了很大不同。故选A。
（9）C.考查名词及语境理解。A.anxiety焦虑；B.caution谨慎；C.excitement激动；D.hate讨厌。句意：她用激动的声音说……根据后文中"by how much I could do in a day"以及"what l was doing!"佩古描述自己的改变，可知她自己对这些变化是感到激动的。故选C。
（10）D.考查动词短语及语境理解。A.lock down封锁；B.clean up清理；C.tear down扯下；D.brighten up点亮。句意：首先，我停止抱怨工作，开始用一些植物和海报来照亮办公室。根据上文"started to use some plants and posters to"可知佩吉用一些植物和海报来点亮办公室。故选D。
（11）D.考查名词及语境理解。A.dance舞蹈；B.part部分；C.travel旅行；D.work工作。句意：然后我开始真正关注和我一起工作的人。根据上文"I then started to relly pay attention to the people "指佩吉开始关注和自己一起工作的人。故选D。
（12）A.考查形容词及语境理解。A.unhappy不开心的；B.amused愉快的；C.unfamiliar不熟悉的；D.innocent无辜的。句意：如果有人看起来不高兴，我就会问是否有什么问题，是否需要我帮忙。根据后文"I asked if there was anything wrong and if I could help"可知询问是否需要帮助是因为有人看起来不开心。故选A。
（13）C.考查动词及语境理解。A.mention提及；B.abandon抛弃；C.acomplish完成；D.postpone推迟。句意：每一天，我都把我想完成的事情列成清单。根据后文"by how much I could do"可知，佩吉之前讨厌自己的工作，如今惊讶于自己一天能够做这么多事情，她的做法是把想完成的事情列成清单。故选C。
（14）A.考查形容词及语境理解。A.surprised惊讶的；B.alarmed担忧的；C.embarrassed尴尬的；D.depressed沮丧的。句意：我真的很惊讶，当我专注于我正在做的事情时，我一天能做这么多的事情!根据后文"by how much I could do in a day"可知，佩吉不再拖延，惊讶于自己一天中能做这么多事情。故选A。
（15）B.考查动词短语及语境理解。A.relied on依赖；B.focused on集中于；C.congratulated on祝贺；D.invested on投资。句意：我真的很惊讶，当我专注于我正在做的事情时，我一天能做这么多的事情!根据后文"what I was doing"可知指专注于自己所做的事情，故选B。
（16）C.考查形容词及语境理解。A.active活跃的；B.current目前的；C.initial最初的；D.healthy健康的。句意：每当我开始陷入无聊和抱怨的最初模式时，这个标志就会提醒我应该做什么。根据上文"And every time Istared to fall back into my"可知，佩吉讨厌自己的工作，所以这里指开始陷入无聊和抱怨的最初模式。故选C。
（17）B.考查名词及语境理解。A.poster海报；B.sign标志；C.clock时钟；D.plant植物。句意：每当我开始陷入无聊和抱怨的最初模式时，这个标志就会提醒我应该做什么。呼应上文"I put a sign with that question on my desk"指提醒自己该做什么的标志。故选B。
（18）C.考查动词及语境理解。A.rang响起；B.stopped停止；C.helped帮助；D.hurt伤害。句意：这真的有帮助。根据上文"reminded me what I was supposed to be doing"可知，标志提醒佩吉该做什么，佩吉也因此有了改变，所以这一做法是有帮助的。故选C。
（19）B.考查名词及语境理解。A.hour小时；B.week周；C.month月；D.term学期。句意：一个简单的问题在短短一周内就产生了多么大的变化啊!呼应上文"agreed to try it for just one week"这一尝试只持续了一周。故选B。
（20）A.考查形容词及语境理解。A.connected连接的，有联系的；B.sensitive敏感的；C.limited有限的；D.strange奇怪的。句意：这让佩吉觉得自己与身边的每一个人、每一件事都有联系。根据后文"to everyone and everything around her'"可知。佩吉认真投入工作，关注身边的人，觉得自己与身边的每一个人、每一件事都有联系了。故选A。
4．【解答】（1）D.考查动词及语境理解。A.use使用；B.save节约；C.enjoy享受；D.kill 消磨。句意：为了消磨时间，这位住在成都一个小区的67岁的老人就和她的同龄人在广场上跳舞。根据下文"the 67﹣year﹣old resident living in a community in Chengdu，danced with her peers "可知，老人和她的同龄人在广场上跳舞是为了消磨时间。故选D。
（2）C.考查名词及语境理解。A.station车站；B.airport机场；C.square广场；D.classroom教室。句意：为了消磨时间，这位住在成都一个小区的67岁的老人就和她的同龄人在广场上跳舞。根据上文"danced with her peers"可知，这群老年人应该是在广场上跳舞。故选C。
（3）B.考查动词及语境理解。A.occurred发生；B.witnessed目睹；C.suffered遭受；D.prevented避免。句意：然而，她的生活自从她变成"共享奶奶"就发生了变化。根据这句话的意思可知，她的生活看着她的变化，即目睹着那些变化。故选B。
（4）A.考查形容词及语境理解。A.busy忙的；B.angry生气的；C.patient有耐心的；D.content满意的。句意：这个角色看着张慧颖照顾社区里的孩子们，当他们的父母忙着工作并且没有时间照顾他们的时候。根据上文"The role sees Zhang taking care of children in the community "可知，张慧颖照顾这些孩子们是因为他们的父母工作忙。故选A。
（5）D.考查动词短语及语境理解。A.chat with和某人聊天；B.look for寻找；C.listen to听见；D.attend to照顾。句意：这个角色看着张慧颖照顾社区里的孩子们，当他们的父母忙着工作并且没有时间照顾他们的时候。根据上文"The role sees Zhang taking care of children in the community"可知，张慧颖照顾这些孩子们是因为他们的父母工作忙，没有时间照顾孩子们。故选D。
（6）B.考查名词及语境理解。A.security安全；B.satisfaction满足；C.humour幽默；D.guilt内疚。句意：当她自愿成为共享奶奶的时候，张慧颖由一种满足感，因为她被孩子们爱戴。根据下文"because she is loved by the children"可知，她被孩子们爱戴，所以她感到很满足。故选B。
（7）D.考形容词查及语境理解。A.compulsory义务的，强制的；B.reasonable合情合理的；C.amazing令人吃惊的；D.voluntary自愿的。句意：这个角色是自愿的，但是张慧颖很骄傲她能为社区做出贡献，并且她被认为是一个贡献者，而不是一个消磨时间的老人。根据上文" she acts as a shared granny willingly"可知，照顾社区里的孩子们是她自愿的。故选D。
（8）B.考查动词及语境理解。A.appointed任命；B.regarded认为；C.named取名；D.awarded奖励。句意：这个角色是自愿的，但是张慧颖很骄傲她能为社区做出贡献，并且她被认为是一个贡献者，而不是一个消磨时间的老人。根据下文"as a contributor instead of as an old woman killing her time."可知，这里考查"be regarded as，"表示"被认为"的意思。故选B。
（9）A.考查名词及语境理解。A.pupils小学生；B.orphans孤儿；C.babies婴儿；D.relatives亲戚。句意：她照顾的孩子大部分都是小学生，他们渴望新颖的东西。根据下文"Last year，Zhang was sick for several days and could not care for the pupils."可知，她照顾的孩子大部分都是小学生。故选A。
（10）C.考查形容词及语境理解。A.impossible不可能；B.familiar熟悉的；C.novel新颖的；D.normal正常的。句意：她照顾的孩子大部分都是小学生，他们渴望新颖的东西。根据下文"Zhang surfs the internet daily to learn new things.Then she（11）the children to make new handicrafts."可知，张慧颖学习新的东西是因为孩子们渴望新颖的东西，她学会了之后教给孩子们。故选C。
（11）A.考查动词及语境理解。A.instructs指导；B.reminds提醒；C.persuades说服；D.expects专家。句意：然后她指导孩子们做新的手工。根据上文"Then"可知，张慧颖每天在网上学习新的东西之后教给孩子们。故选A。
（12）C.考查形容词及语境理解。A.confused困惑的；B.disappointed失望的；C.touched感动的；D.amused高兴的。句意：当他们中的几个人和他们的父母一起去拜访她时，她很感动。根据下文"when several of them visited her with their parents"可知，当被她照顾的孩子们和他们的父母一起去拜访她时，她应该是很感动的。故选C。
（13）B.考查动词及语境理解。A.admired尊敬，羡慕；B.missed思念；C.trusted信任；D.understood理解。句意：当她打开门，5个孩子冲到她面前跟她说他们想她。根据上文"Last year，Zhang was sick for several days and couldnot care for the pupils."可知，他们好几天没有见她了，所以想念她。故选B。
（14）A.考查动词及语境理解。A.desired渴望；B.refused拒绝；C.struggled挣扎；D.hesitated犹豫。句意：社区里的退休老人有大量业余时间，并且渴望参加更多的社会活动。根据上文" The community's retired residents had plenty of free time "可知，社区里的退休老人有大量业余时间，所以渴望参加更多的社会活动。故选A。
（15）D.考查副词及语境理解。A.Suddenly突然；B.Occasionally偶尔；C.Casually随意地；D.Fortunately幸运地。句意：幸运的是，当地的决策者介绍了一个分享奶奶项目，可以让这些女士老年人们去照顾孩子们。根据下文"local decision﹣makers （16）the shared granny program to （17）female seniors to take care of the children."可知，在那些退休的老年人业余时间想找事情做的时候，正好当地的决策者给他们找到一个可以照顾孩子们的事情，所以是幸运的。故选D。
（16）C.考查动词及语境理解。A.considered考虑；B.accomplished完成；C.introduced介绍；D.attracted吸引。句意：幸运的是，当地的决策者介绍了一个分享奶奶项目，可以让这些女士老年人们去照顾孩子们。根据这句话的意思可知，当地的决策者给老年人们介绍了一个分享奶奶项目。故选C。
（17）B.考查动词及语境理解。A.force强迫；B.allow允许；C.urge催促；D.teach教育。句意：幸运的是，当地的决策者介绍了一个分享奶奶项目，可以让这些女士老年人们去照顾孩子们。根据这句话的意思可知，有了当地的决策者给老年人们介绍的项目之后，他们就可以去照顾孩子们了，所以是允许了他们有这个照顾孩子的机会了。故选B。
（18）C.考查名词及语境理解。A.money钱；B.blessings保佑；C.care照顾；D.belongings所有物。句意：作为回报，父母们为老年人提供许多照顾。根据上文"In return"可知，退休的老年人们照顾孩子们，孩子们的父母也照顾这些老年人们作为回报。故选C。
（19）D.考查形容词及语境理解。A.demanding严格的，有需要的；B.challenging有挑战的；C.promising有前途的；D.rewarding有回报的。句意：张慧颖感觉照顾小学生们是有回报的。根据上文"In return，parents provide a range of（18）for the elderly."可知，退休的老年人们照顾孩子们，孩子们的父母也照顾这些老年人们，所以他们认为照顾孩子们是有回报的。故选D。
（20）A.考查名词及语境理解。A.harmony和谐；B.equipment设备；C.wealth财富；D.status地位。句意：感谢这个项目，社区和谐被提升了，并且许多邻居们关系更亲密了。根据下文"many neighbors have grown closer." 可知，许多邻居们关系更亲密了，就提升了社区和谐了。故选A。
5．【解答】（1）C.考查名词及语境理解。A.glory光荣；B.call电话；C.lift电梯，振奋；D.meal一餐。句意：成功的故事带来了早晨的振奋。根据上文"Success stories brought a morning"以及常识，可知成功的故事带来的是早晨的振奋。故选C。
（2）D.考查形容词及语境理解。A.lost迷路的；B.exposed暴露的；C.sorry抱歉的；D.connected连接的，联系的。句意：查看应用程序让我感觉自己与社区联系在一起，并准备好以积极的心态开始新的一天。根据后文"to my community"指感觉自己与社区联系在一起，故选D。
（3）C.考查动词及语境理解。A.kept保持；B.imagined想象；C.avoided避免；D.missed错过。句意：在过去，我避免通过网络平台与其他科学家联系，而更喜欢面对面的交流。根据上文"This was totally new for me.In the past，I had"可知，作者过去避免通过网络平台与其他科学家联系，故选C。
（4）A.考查名词及语境理解。A.view观点；B.task任务；C.cause原因；D.purpose目的。句意：但在新冠疫情爆发前不久开始担任助理教授后，我有了新的看法。根据上文可知作者过去避免通过网络平台与其他科学家联系，如今因为新冠疫情发生了改变，说明对此有了新的看法。故选A。
（5）A.考查形容词及语境理解。A.lonely孤独的；B.boring无聊的；C.easy容易的；D.exciting令人兴奋的。句意：开始一份新工作令人惊讶的孤独。根据后文"But I was the only new junior member."可知这份新工作作者觉得孤独。故选A。
（6）B.考查名词及语境理解。A.competition比赛；B.discussions讨论；C.invitations邀请；D.comparison比较。句意：当我面临学习的挑战时，我知道与同事坦诚的讨论会让我收获很多。根据后文"with colleagues"指和同事讨论。故选B。
（7）A.考查动词及语境理解。A.benefited受益；B.suffered遭受；C.recovered恢复；D.escaped逃走。句意：几年前，作为一名本科生，我受益于同龄人的支持。根据后文"help on math problems I was having trouble with"可知，作者几年前受益于同龄人的支持。故选A。
（8）C.考查动词及语境理解。A.bring带来；B.appreciate感激；C.obtain获得；D.require需要。句意：能够在我遇到麻烦的数学问题或我搞不懂的代码上获得帮助，增强了我在课堂上的信心。根据后文"help on math problems I was having trouble with"可知，作者能够在遇到麻烦的数学问题上获得帮助。故选C。
（9）C.考查动词及语境理解。A.nod点头；B.shake摇晃；C.wrap包裹；D.raise提高。句意：能够在我遇到麻烦的数学问题或我搞不懂的代码上获得帮助，增强了我在课堂上的信心。根据后文"my head around boosted my confidence in the classroom"指搞不懂的代码问题，应用wrap one's head around。故选C。
（10）A.考查动词及语境理解。A.struggled努力，挣扎；B.regretted后悔；C.succeeded成功；D.hesitated犹豫。句意：当我开始我的工作时，我一开始很挣扎，因为我习惯了得到同事的支持，但我在我的部门里没有一个同级别的人可以联系。根据上文可知，作者习惯了他人的帮助，所以开始独自工作时，一开始很挣扎。故选A。
（11）D.考查名词及语境理解。A.speed速度；B.place地方；C.time时间；D.level水平。句意：当我开始我的工作时，我一开始很挣扎，因为我习惯了得到同事的支持，但我在我的部门里没有一个同级别的人可以联系。根据上文"I didn't have anyone to connect with who was at the same"指部门里没有一个同级别的人可以联系。故选D。
（12）B.考查名词及语境理解。A.hall大厅；B.gap缝隙，空白；C.form表格；D.space空间。句意：为了填补这一空白，我与资深女性同事定期召开非正式会议。根据上文"I didn't have anyone to connect with who was at the same"指填补没有人可以联系的空白，故选B。
（13）B.考查动词及语境理解。A.ignored忽视；B.valued重视；C.recommended推荐；D.rejected拒绝。句意：我非常重视他们的意见和支持，但我仍然渴望与接近我自己职业阶段的研究人员交谈。根据后文"their opinions and support—but I still desired to talk with researchers closer to my own career stage."指作者重视资深女性同事的意见和支持。故选B。
（14）A.考查动词短语及语境理解。A.turned to求助于；B.part with分开；C.got away with逃避惩罚；D.looked forward to期待。句意：这就是为什么我求助于Slack。根据后文"Slack.After COVID﹣19 lockdowns began，I started to rely on it heavily"可知，作者开始求助于Slack进行工作。故选A。
（15）C.考查副词及语境理解。A.temporarily暂时地；B.gradually逐渐地；C.constantly总是；D.casually随意地。句意：COVID﹣19封锁开始后，我开始严重依赖它，让它在我的手机的后台不断运行。根据后文"running in the background on my phone"可知作者让Slack在手机的后台不断运行。故选C。
（16）B.考查形容词及语境理解。A.generous慷慨的；B.wise明智的；C.kind亲切的；D.honest诚实的。句意：与他人的交流让我变得聪明。根据后文"I also learned from discussions about challenges at work"可知作者从与他人交流中获益，变得聪明。故选B。
（17）D.考查形容词及语境理解。A.safe安全的；B.polite礼貌的；C.educated有教养的；D.motivated积极的。句意：我还从有关工作挑战的讨论中学习，例如如何在疾病爆发期间保持学员的积极性。根据上文"how to keep trainees"可知指保持学员的积极性。故选D。
（18）D.考查动词及语境理解。A.hid隐藏；B.caused造成；C.heightened提高；D.relieved缓解。句意：他们的支持减轻了我在与从未见过面的人沟通时的恐惧。根据后文"any fears I had about struggling to connect with people"可知，他们的支持减轻了作者在与从未见过面的人沟通时的恐惧。故选D。
（19）B.考查固定短语及语境理解。A.on purpose故意地；B.in person亲自；C.on duty值班；D.in public公开地。句意：他们的支持减轻了我在与从未见过面的人沟通时的恐惧。根据上文"I had about struggling to connect with people I'd never met"指从未见过面的人，故选B。
（20）D.考查名词及语境理解。A.fashion时尚；B.challenges挑战；C.complaints投诉；D.cooperation合作。句意：社区的感觉正是许多人所需要的，甚至带来了新的合作和友谊。根据后文"and friendships"可知，社区带来了新的合作和友谊。故选D。
6．【解答】（1）B．考查名词及语境理解。A.balcony阳台；B.sidewalk人行道；C.market市场；D.platform平台。句意：在宾夕法尼亚州费城一处繁忙的人行道上，他有一把椅子、一块汽车电池和一块写着"为无家可归者理发"的方形黑板。根据后文的"A man cutting homeless folks' hair on the sidewalk"可知，他是在人行道上给无家可归者理发，故选B。
（2）D．考查名词及语境理解。A.warning警告；B.request要求；C.order命令；D.message信息。句意：在宾夕法尼亚州费城一处繁忙的人行道上，他有一把椅子、一块汽车电池和一块写着"为无家可归者理发"的方形黑板。根据空后的"Haircuts for Homeless"可知是写在黑板上的信息，故选D。
（3）A．考查名词及语境理解。A.charge费用；B.stress压力；C.pollution污染；D.rent租金。句意：他免费给任何感兴趣的无家可归者理发。由第9空后的"Brennon who was once again giving out free haircuts"可知，他是免费给任何感兴趣的无家可归者理发，free of charge意为"免费地"，故选A。
（4）C．考查动词及语境理解。A.shine照射；B.cover覆盖；C.draw吸引；D.move移动。句意：一个男人在人行道上给无家可归的人剪头发，肯定会吸引路人的目光。根据后文的"He was（5）____ by Brennon' spirit as well as his （6）____ and offered him a job in his shop on the spot"可知，Brennon吸引了人的注意，故选C。
（5）B．考查动词及语境理解。A.recognized识别；B.impressed给……留下深刻的印象；C.instructed指示；D.reminded提醒。句意：布伦农的精神和技能给他留下了深刻的印象，他当场在自己的店里给他提供了一份工作。由后文的"offered him a job in his shop on the spot"可知，应该是布伦农的精神和技能给他留下了深刻的印象，以至于他想给布伦农一份工作，故选B。
（6）C．考查名词及语境理解。A.appearance外表；B.politeness礼貌；C.skill技能；D.honor荣誉。句意：布伦农的精神和技能给他留下了深刻的印象，他当场在自己的店里给他提供了一份工作。由后文的"offered him a job in his shop"可知，他作为理发店老板，肯给布伦农一份理发店的工作，肯定是对他的技能印象深刻，故选C。
（7）A．考查动词及语境理解。A.appreciated感激；B.admitted承认；C.ignored忽视；D.skipped跳过。句意：布伦农告诉他，他很感激这个提议，但不得不礼貌地拒绝。由下文"the offer"可知，既然人家给他提供工作，他当然要表示感激，故选A。
（8）D．考查名词及语境理解。A.fight战斗；B.success成功；C.dream梦想；D.motivation动力。句意：免费给人理发已经成为他帮助无家可归者的动力，而不是获得报酬。由后文的"to help the homeless"可知，布伦农的目的是帮助他人，免费给人理发已经成为他帮助无家可归者的动力，故选D。
（9）B．考查动词短语及语境理解。A.thought of想到；B.ran into偶遇；C.turned down拒绝；D.rang up打电话给。句意：一个月后，肖恩遇到了布伦农，他又一次免费理发。由后文的"Brennon who was once again giving out free haircuts"可知，肖恩遇到了布伦农，他正在给人免费理发，故选B。
（10）C．考查形容词及语境理解。A.dark黑暗的；B.safe安全的；C.furnished有家具的；D.deserted废弃的。句意：他邀请布伦农去自己开的一家理发店，这家理发店虽未使用，但家具齐全。由后文的"because it's all done"可知，那家理发店都装修好了，也有全套家具，故选C。
（11）D．考查形容词及语境理解。A.worried担心的；B.embarrassed尴尬的；C.relaxed放松的；D.surprised惊讶的。句意：当肖恩把钥匙交给布伦农时，他感到很惊讶，也很意外，肖恩说："如果你喜欢它，你可以直接用它，因为一切都搞定了。"由后文的"you can use it"可知，肖恩告诉布伦农他可以用这个理发店，这当然让布伦农很惊讶，故选D。
（12）A．考查名词及语境理解。A.keys钥匙；B.wishes希望；C.chalkboard黑板；D.address地址。句意：当肖恩把钥匙交给布伦农时，他感到很惊讶，也很意外，肖恩说："如果你喜欢它，你可以直接用它，因为一切都搞定了。"由后文的"you can use it"可知，既然肖恩说布伦农可以用这个理发店，那肯定是要把钥匙交给他，故选A。
（13）C．考查副词及语境理解。A.eventually最后；B.naturally自然而然地；C.directly直接地；D.frankly坦白地。句意：当肖恩把钥匙交给布伦农时，他感到很惊讶，也很意外，肖恩说："如果你喜欢它，你可以直接用它，因为一切都搞定了。"由后文的"because it's all done"可知，因为一切都搞定了，所以布伦农可以直接用这个理发店，故选C。
（14）B．考查形容词及语境理解。A.unusual不寻常的；B.good好的；C.profitable有利可图的；D.secret秘密的。句意："当我在这个美丽的城市看到一些好的东西时，我只想成为它的一部分。"肖恩对布伦农说，布伦农认为这是一个为无家可归者做更多好事的机会，并感激地接受了他的提议。由后文的"in this beautiful city"可知，在这个美丽的城市里看到了好的东西，故选B。
（15）D．考查副词及语境理解。A.still仍然；B.already已经；C.instead代替；D.just只是。句意："当我在这个美丽的城市看到一些好的东西时，我只想成为它的一部分。"肖恩对布伦农说，布伦农认为这是一个为无家可归者做更多好事的机会，并感激地接受了他的提议。由下文"want to be a part of it"及语境可知，句子表示"当我在这个美丽的城市看到一些好的东西时，我只想成为它的一部分"，故选D。
（16）C．考查名词及语境理解。A.interview采访；B.experiment实验；C.chance机会；D.summary总结。句意："当我在这个美丽的城市看到一些好的东西时，我只想成为它的一部分。"肖恩对布伦农说，布伦农认为这是一个为无家可归者做更多好事的机会，并感激地接受了他的提议。由后文的"to do even further good for the homeless"可知，用这个理发店是为无家可归者做更多好事的机会，故选C。
（17）A．考查名词及语境理解。A.offer主动提议；B.advice建议；C.money钱；D.awareness意识。句意："当我在这个美丽的城市看到一些好的东西时，我只想成为它的一部分。"肖恩对布伦农说，布伦农认为这是一个为无家可归者做更多好事的机会，并感激地接受了他的提议。由上文的"the offer"和"If you love it，you can use it （13）____ because it's all done"可知，此处是说"接受了肖恩让自己使用这个理发店的提议"，故选A。
（18）B．考查形容词及语境理解。A.new新的；B.normal正常的；C.clean干净的；D.cheap便宜的。句意：从周二到周日，这家理发店将只是一家普通的理发店，满足付费顾客的需求。由后文的"catering to the needs of paying customers"可知，这是一家普通的理发店，满足付费顾客的需求，故选B。
（19）A．考查名词及语境理解。A.Monday星期一；B.Wednesday星期三；C.Friday星期五；D.Saturday星期六。句意：不过，每个星期一都会专门为无家可归者提供免费理发。由上文的"Tuesday through Sunday，the shop would be just a （18）____ barbershop"可知，从周二到周日，这家理发店将只是一家普通的理发店，那只剩星期一留出来为无家可归者提供免费理发，故选A。
（20）D．考查副词及语境理解。A.fortunately幸运地；B.probably可能地；C.roughly粗略地；D.specially专门地。句意：不过，每个星期一都会专门为无家可归者提供免费理发。由后文的"providing free haircuts for the homeless"可知，每个星期一都会专门为无家可归者提供免费理发，故选D。
7．【解答】（1）B．考查名词及语境理解。A.nose鼻子；B.passion热情；C.party聚会；D.taste味道。根据后句"Several years ago，Hurricane Charley 　　（2）near his home in Tampa，Florida.He wanted to help the 　　（3）where he lived（几年前，飓风查理袭击了他在佛罗里达州坦帕市的家。他想帮助他住的地方的受害者。）"可知，Zach Bonner 对无家可归的人有热情。固定搭配have a passion for"对……有热情"。故选B。
（2）A．考查动词及语境理解。A.struck袭击；B.defeated打败；C.surrounded围绕；D.approached接近。根据后文"He wanted to help the 　　（3）where he lived，（他想帮助他住的地方的受害者。）"可知，飓风查理袭击了他在佛罗里达州坦帕市的家。故选A。
（3）A．考查名词及语境理解。A.victims受害者；B.passengers乘客；C.colleagues伙伴；D.customers顾客。根据后句"so he pulled his red wagon around his neighborhood，asking for 　　（4）.（所以他拉着他的红色货车在他的社区周围，请求捐款。）"可知，Zach Bonner想帮助他住的地方的受害者。故选A。
（4）D．考查名词及语境理解。A.food食物；B.money金钱；C.sympathy同情；D.donations捐赠。根据上句"so he pulled his red wagon around his neighborhood（所以他拉着他的红色货车在他的社区周围。）"可知，Zach Bonner拉着他的红色货车在他的社区周围请求捐款。故选D。
（5）C．考查动词及语境理解。A.maintained保持；B.purchased购买；C.collected收集；D.demanded要求。根据上句"so he pulled his red wagon around his neighborhood，asking for 　　（4）.（所以他拉着他的红色货车在他的社区周围，请求捐款。）"可知，Zach Bonner收集了27辆卡车的家用物品。故选C。
（6）D．考查名词及语境理解。A.drought干旱；B.hunger饥饿；C.flood洪灾；D.hurricane飓风。根据上句"Several years ago，Hurricane Charley 　　（2）near his home in Tampa，Florida.（几年前，飓风查理袭击了他在佛罗里达州坦帕市的家。）"可知，这些物品将帮助那些因飓风而流离失所的人。"hurricane（飓风）"属于原词重现。故选D。
（7）B．考查动词及语境理解。A.discouraged泄气；B.inspired鼓舞；C.comforted安慰；D.supported支持。根据上句"In the beginning，his generosity may have seemed small，（一开始，他的慷慨似乎微不足道。）"but表示转折，表示但Zach Bonner周围的人都深受鼓舞。故选B。
（8）C．考查动词短语及语境理解。A.put up建造；B.made up编造；C.started up开始；D.took up拿起。根据后句"Since the Little Red Wagon Foundation was founded，Zach has continued to arouse public 　　（11）about homelessness through walking.（自从小红车基金会成立以来，扎克一直通过步行来唤起公众对无家可归者的关注。）"可知，Zach Bonner成立小红车基金会。故选C。
（9）C．考查名词及语境理解。A.case实例；B.board木板；C.roof屋顶；D.gap鸿沟。根据后句"They're out on the streets not because they want to be（他们走上街头不是因为他们想这样。）"可知，他们无家可归，没有房子住。故选C。
（10）A．考查名词及语境理解。A.control控制；B.mind思想；C.way方法；D.competence能力。根据后句"They're out on the streets not because they want to be（他们走上街头不是因为他们想这样。）"可知，他们无家可归是超出了孩子们的控制的。故选A。
（11）D．考查名词及语境理解。A.curiosity好奇心；B.expectation期待；C.anxiety焦虑；D.awareness意识。根据后句"about homelessness through walking.（通过步行。）"可知，Zach Bonner一直通过步行来唤起公众对无家可归者的关注。故选D。
（12）B．考查动词及语境理解。A.distribute分布；B.raise筹集；C.manage管理；D.invest投资。根据后句"funds for homeless kids.（为无家可归的孩子。）"可知，是为无家可归的孩子筹集资金。故选B。
（13）B．考查副词及语境理解。A.lonely孤独的；B.outside外面的；C.abroad在国外；D.permanently永久地。根据后句"in a 512 cubic feet box with only a sleeping bag for 7 days（在一个512立方英尺的盒子里只带了一个睡袋住了7天。）"可知，Zach Bonner住在外面。故选B。
（14）C．考查动词及语境理解。A.noted指出；B.lent借出；C.delivered递送；D.recommended推荐。根据后句"to local homeless shelters.（送到了当地的无家可归者收容所。）"可知，Zach Bonner把这些食物送到了当地的无家可归者收容所。故选C。
（15）D．考查动词及语境理解。A.lasts持续；B.involves包含；C.stops停止；D.begins开始。根据后句"but we all need to take that first step to get something 　　（16）done.（但我们都需要迈出第一步，做一些大事。）"可知，千里之行，始于足下，begin with"以……开始"。故选D。
（16）A．考查形容词及语境理解。A.big大的；B.legal合法的；C.special特别的；D.reasonable合理的。根据上文"Zach Bonner has literally changed the world one step at a time.（扎克 邦纳确实一步一步地改变了世界。）"可知，我们都需要迈出第一步，做一些大事。故选A。
（17）B．考查副词及语境理解。A.still仍然；B.even甚至；C.nearly将近；D.later后来。根据上文"As Zach said， "A journey of a thousand miles 　　（15）with a single step.（正如Zach Bonner所说：千里之行，始于足下。）"以及后句"I hope I've 　　（18）that.（我希望我已经做到了。）"可知，Zach Bonner认为自己帮助了甚至一个无家可归的孩子，他希望自己做到了。故选B。
（18）A．考查动词及语境理解。A.accomplished完成；B.saved拯救；C.submitted提交；D.established建立。根据上句"If I've helped 　　（17）one homeless child（如果我帮助了甚至一个无家可归的孩子。）"可知，Zach Bonner认为自己帮助了甚至一个无家可归的孩子，他希望自己做到了。故选A。
（19）D．考查形容词及语境理解。A.clearer更清晰的；B.further更进一步的；C.longer更长的；D.closer更近的。根据上文"Zach Bonner has literally changed the world one step at a time.（扎克 邦纳确实一步一步地改变了世界。）"可知，扎克每走一步，就离他想要看到的改变世界更近一步。固定搭配close to"接近"。故选D。
（20）C．考查动词及语境理解。A.exist存在；B.occur发生；C.count重要；D.disappear消失。根据上文"Zach Bonner has literally changed the world one step at a time.（扎克 邦纳确实一步一步地改变了世界。）"可知，他每走一步都很有意义。故选C。
8．【解答】（1）A．考查名词及语境理解。A.interview面试，采访；B.interaction交互；C.invitation邀请；D.investment投资。句意：有一天，我去市区采访，在有轨电车里坐下来，（发现）一把绸伞靠在椅子上，伞上刻着一个名字。由第三段第一句"So（5）____was her pleasure that 1 forgot I was looking for a job and went directly to her small house."可知，我本来要去市区进行面试找工作，故选A项。
（2）B．考查介词及语境理解。A.above在……上面；B.against倚着，靠；C.for给，为；D.in在……里。句意：有一天，我去市区采访，在有轨电车里坐下来，（发现）一把绸伞靠在椅子上，伞上刻着名字。根据空后的"the seat was a silk umbrella"可知，我是在有轨电车里发现伞的，而伞依靠在椅子上。故选B项。
（3）C．考查动词及语境理解。A.bound跳跃；B.tied系，扎，捆；C.carved雕，刻；D.decorated装饰。句意：一天，我去市区采访，在有轨电车里坐下来，（发现）一把绸伞靠在椅子上，伞上刻着一个名字。根据空前的"there was a name"可知，伞上做了标记，刻有主人的名字。故选C项。
（4）A．考查动词及语境理解。A.answered接电话；B.rang打电话；C.replied（以行动）作出回应；D.responded（口头或书面）回答，回应。句意：我立刻找到了伞主人的电话，并拨打了电话，然后一位女士兴奋地接了电话。那是我一年前被偷走的伞。根据后半句"It was my umbrella which had been stolen a year ago."可知，我拨打电话，而这位女士接了我的电话，且进行了交流。故选A项。
（5）C．考查形容词及语境理解。A.slight轻微的；B.precious宝贵的；C.appealing有感染力的；D.puzzling令人迷惑的。句意：她的快乐如此有感染力，以至于我忘记了我正在找工作，直接去了她的小房子。由第二段最后一句"Then I searched a telephone book for the name.I found it immediately and called it，and then a lady（4）____ with extreme excitement."可知，这位女士的伞失而复得，她非常兴奋、快乐，这份情绪也感染到了我。故选C项。
（6）D．考查形容词及语境理解。A.embarrassed尴尬的，窘迫的；B.inspiring鼓舞人心的；C.frustrated挫败的，沮丧的；D.choking哽咽的，透不过气的。句意：她接过伞，泪眼摩挲，哽咽地解释，伞是她的父母当年给她的，现在两人都已去世了。根据句意可知，伞失而复得，但是赠送伞的父母都已不在，物是人非，令这位女士哭得哽噎住了。故选D项。
（7）C．考查名词及语境理解。A.dream梦，梦想；B.product产品；C.possession个人财产，所有物；D.fortune好运，财富。句意：对重新拥有这一特殊的财产令她那么开心，以至于（我觉得）接受她的酬谢会破坏一些东西，所以我拒绝了她给的酬谢，离开了。根据上文"She took the umbrella，with teary eyes.explaining with a （n）（6）____ voice that the umbrella was given by her parents，now dead."可知，这把伞是父母留给她，她视作为自己的特殊的财产。故选C项。
（8）B．考查动词及语境理解。A.recalled回想起；B.spoiled破坏，糟蹋；C.cherished重视，珍视；D.wasted浪费。句意：对重新拥有这一特殊的财产令她那么开心，以至于（我觉得）接受她的酬谢会破坏某种东西，所以我拒绝了她给的酬谢，离开了。由句意可知，这位女士睹物思人，此时此景，我不宜破坏这个氛围。故选B项。
（9）D．考查名词及语境理解。A.gratitude感谢；B.promise承诺；C.help帮助；D.offer主动提议，提供。句意：对重新拥有这一特殊的财产令她那么开心，以至于（我觉得）接受她的酬谢会破坏某种东西，所以我拒绝了她给的酬谢，离开了。根据上文的"accepting her reward"可推知，这位女士主动提供了酬谢。故选D项。
（10）B．考查形容词及语境理解。A.peaceful平静的；B.tough艰难的，困苦的，难熬的；C.different不同的；D.normal正常的。句意：接下来的几个月很艰难。由第一段"I was a single mother who lived with my daughter Peggy in a small apartment，struggling hard to meet our needs."可知，母女俩本就艰难，由下文"even lost my last job before Christmas.Thinking of this，I couldn't control my tears，but I （11）____ to wear a smile so I could greet my little daughter."可知，圣诞前最后一份工作也丢了，想哭却还得在孩子面前强颜欢笑，日子过得很煎熬。故选B项。
（11）D．考查动词及语境理解。A.failed失败；B.arranged安排；C.hesitated犹豫；D.managed设法。句意：想到这里，我无法控制自己的眼泪。但我还是勉强露出微笑和我的小女儿打招呼。根据句意，我想哭，但是面对孩子，还得强颜欢笑。短语manage to do sth意为"设法做成某事"。故选D项。
（12）A．考查动词及语境理解。A.threw将……投向（某人）；B.occupied忙于……的，从事……的；C.engaged从事……的，忙于……的；D.absorbed使全神贯注。句意：她打开门，扑进我的怀里，高兴地尖叫着，渴望地向我索要她的圣诞礼物。短语throw oneself in my arms意为"投入我的怀抱"。故选A项。
（13）B．考查副词及语境理解。A.accidentally意外地，偶然地；B.desirably令人想往地；C.secretly私底下地，秘密地；D.casually漫不经心地。句意：她打开门，扑进我的怀里，高兴地尖叫着，渴望地向我索要她的圣诞礼物。由前一句"I even lost my last job before Christmas."可知，圣诞节到了，孩子渴望得到圣诞礼物。故选B项。
（14）C．考查形容词及语境理解。A.relaxed轻松的；B.delighted开心的；C.frozen吓呆的，惊呆的；D.touched受感动的，感激的。句意：我站在，因巨大的悲伤而僵在那。由前文"I even lost my last jo