浙江金丽衢十二校2016届第一次联考英语试题及答案(2)

The moment he recovered and went back to work, Dugbey took time off at lunch,   37   her daughter from school which was just next door to his working place, and took her to the park.
It was actually a very small change he’d made, he said, but it amazed him every day to see the difference it   38   to his life. “It brings me so much   39   that I can’t believe why others haven’t thought of doing the same thing.” he said simply.
I got up to continue my   40   walk, unexpectedly happy after his story.
21. A. few B. a few C. little D. a little
22. A. on B. in                 C. with               D. under
23. A. tends B. intends      C. inspires   D. refuses
24. A. it  B. that      C. this     D. those
25. A. heavily   B. tiredly     C. lazily      D. lonely
26. A. unemployed  B. untrained C. untested D. unwanted
27. A. truly      B. generally    C. entirely     D. finally
28. A. can       B. should      C. must       D. would
29. A. succeed      B. fail       C. manage    D. struggle
30. A. dig        B. push      C. clean      D. knock
31. A. extraordinary  B. flexible     C. peaceful    D. reliable
32. A. hurrying     B. wandering C. hesitating D. hating
33. A. down        B. over         C. above     D. off
34. A. under which     B. in which      C. at which     D. on which
35. A. came up    B. came about C. came out    D. came into
36. A. association  B. memories   C. misunderstanding D. consideration
37. A. picked up   B. picked out  C. took up    D. took out
38. A. took       B. led      C. made     D. got
39. A. love  B. joy     C. relief   D. depression
40. A. long-suffering B. long-lost  C. long-forgotten  D. long-lasting
第二部分：阅读理解（第一节20小题，第二节5小题；每小题2分，满分50分）
第一节：阅读下列材料，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该选项标号涂黑。
A
As my fortieth birthday approaches, inevitable as a new hair-do, I realize how many women friends I’ve had over the years. Most have come and gone with the changes of life, just like the latest shoe fashions waltz in and out of my closet.
Some of my friends, like some of my shoes, were silly mistakes. They never did fit properly, and they always felt slightly “off”, no matter how hard I tried to fit my feet into them. Others were my absolute favorite for a while, but they wore out or wore off. All style and no substance; the quality just wasn’t there.
Then there are my true friends—the ones who, like a pair of fine shoes, never go out of style or out of favor, whose appeal and value just increase with wear and time. These are friends who stay in touch and stand by me—as if they and I have never gone off to a new state, or a new job. Physical distance does not separate us; time does not change the fundamental fact of our friendship; the wear and tear of life does not stop us. The sole still support us; the colors and lines still please us; the uppers, still strong but grown soft, gently bent around feet. Our connection is securely fastened, unaffected by the whirlwind of changes we’ve each been through, even when life carries us in different directions.
If the comparison fits…
Deborah is the evening shoe, elegant and lovely. She appreciates the finer things, choose only the best, and still looks polished long after the rest of us have drooped. She is a study in elegance and knows the difference between bone, and winter white. From this splendid treasure, I’ve come to recognize my own appreciation for the finer things in life—and to the realization that I deserved them.
Jane is that pair of essential, timeless pumps that I wear often and would be lost without. With this classic, my basic needs and comfort level are assured—leaving me time and energy for fun. I can move gracefully from day to night, from work to play, from jokes to discussion. My step is light; laughter comes easily and I am ready for adventure.
Georgiana is my pair of standard white Keds—familiar, comfortable and good for all seasons. I’ve had them since long before. They are part of my childhood. They take me home, and I am a kid again diving into the ocean on a hot summer day. They have been up the hill and through the mud with me. They keep me moving forward, even when putting one foot in front of the other feels like the hardest thing I’ve ever done. I know I can slip them tomorrow and all days after. I am indebted to these lovely worn sneakers.
In the shoe rack of life, these are the friends I cherish. They are the base upon which I stand. They accompany me on my chosen path, regardless of where it leads or how bumpy or winding it gets.
41. The writer’ s fortieth birthday was mentioned as a(n)          .