山东省德州市高考英语一轮复习 完形填空加强训练4文档格式.docx

1、 For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context. Everyone hates to wait in lines. We get that exhausting feeling that our precious life is _50_ away while were doing something so mean

2、ingless. But its not always the length of the wait we find so unbearable. Our behavior when waiting is only partly defined by the length of the wait. Often the psychology of queuing is more important than the statistics of the wait itself. One apparent aspect of queuing psychology is that we get bor

3、ed when we wait in line. This issue is _51_ in many ways, from magazines in hospital waiting rooms to the _52_ in elevators so that we can _53_ our appearance. We really hate it when we expect a short wait and then get a long one. But studies show that we are much more _54_ when we are given an idea

4、 of how long well be waiting. Walt Disney Co knows this _55_ than anyone else. It posts estimated waiting times for attractions in its theme parks. But according to Larson, these times are _56_ so that visitors get to the front of the queue more quickly than they expect. It keeps them happy.But perh

5、aps the biggest influence on our feelings about waiting in a line has to do with our understanding of fairness. When it comes to queues, the universally acknowledged standard is first come, first _57_. Any deviation（偏差） from this _58_ is regarded as unfair and can lead to violent queue intense anger

6、. A simple _59_ on Baidu news with the keywords “cutting in line” and “fight” throws up dozens of headlines in the past year. Queue anger is not _60_ in Western countries either. Sometimes, however, we are willing to make exception. In hospitals, _61_ is given to those with a more critical condition

7、-we can also understand that. But in most situations, we demand fairness. Youve probably experienced mild queue anger yourself in fast food restaurants, watching people in the other line move ahead of you, _62_ yourself for having chosen the “wrong” line.In order to solve this problem, the winding l

8、ine was invented. Slate magazines website explains:“The winding line groups all customers into one big snaking queue, separated by ropes or barriers. When you reach the head of the queue, you are directed to the next _63_ server, or teller, or customs official, which offers important comfort: you _6

9、4_ never have to see someone arrive after you and get served before you.”In life, waiting is inevitable. But a better understanding of the psychology of waiting can help make it a bit more bearable. When all else fails, bring a book or a smart-phone will also do.50. A. floating B. slipping C. slidin

10、g D. fleeing51. A. produced B. resolved C. tackled D. dissolved52. A. mirror B. newspaper C. clock D. beverage53. A. check B. supervise C. criticize D. neglect54. A. frustrated B. refreshed C. patient D. desperate55. A. heavier B. milder C. stronger D. better56. A. overlooked B. oversized C. overloa

11、ded D. overestimated 57. A. served B. to serve C. serving D. to be served 58. A. theory B. concept C. principle D. discipline59. A. survey B. search C. research D. seek60. A. unique B. unusual C. uncovered D. unchanged61. A. priority B. power C. justice D. chance62. A. reflecting B. complimenting C.

12、 laughing D. cursing63. A. available B. approachable C. acceptable D. approvable64. A. possibly B. absolutely C. actually D. really2.I was invited to attend a presentation at the Kentucky School. That evening I found gratitude（感恩）had amazing 36 to change our attitudeand our life.The young musician M

13、r. Patrick was 37 onto the stage in his wheelchair and began to play the piano. His fingers danced across the keys as he 38 beautiful music. He then began to sing as he played, and it was wonderful. But what shocked me most was his 39 smile.Patrick was born with no eyes and an illness in the legs, w

14、hich 40 him lame for life. However, as a child, he was 41 with artificial eyes and placed in a wheelchair. Before his first 42 ,he discovered the piano. When his mom hit any note on the piano, and within one or two 43 ,hed get it. By his second birthday, he was playing“Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star”

15、. His father was 44 .“We might not play baseball, but we can play music together.”When Patrick was at the University of Louisville, his father 45 classes with him. He was also a part of the 214-member marching band！He was a blind, wheelchair-bound trumpet player; and he and his father did it togethe

16、r. His father 46 the night shift（夜班）in order to accompany his daytime band practice. Patrick says,“My dads my 47 .”But even more than his 48 musical talent, it was Patricks “ attitude of gratitude”that 49 my soul. On stage, between songe, he talked to the audience about his life and about how 50 he was with a great father.