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Two years later，Dad started his own __6__，which wasn't doing so well.That was when things started to __7__.Dad didn't come home as early and as much as he used to.Mum and I became __8__with him for placing our family in trouble.With __9__，an uncomfortable silence grew between us.
After my graduation，Dad's business was getting back on track.On my 28th birthday，Dad came home __10__.As usual，I helped him carry his bags into his study.When I turned to leave，he said，“Hey，would you help me __11__my comb？”I looked at him a while，then __12__the comb and headed to the sink.
It hit me then：why，as a child，__13__Dad clean his comb was such a pleasure.That routine(习惯) meant Dad was home early to __14__the evening with Mum and me.It __15__a happy and loving family.
I passed the clean comb back to Dad.He smiled at me and __16__placed his comb on his wallet.But this time，I noticed something __17__.Dad had aged.He had wrinkles next to his eyes when he smiled，__18__his smile was still as __19__as before，the smile of a father who just wanted a good __20__for his family. 文章大意：文章介绍作者小时候帮爸爸清理梳子，虽然枯燥，但是她很高兴这样做。经过一些变迁，作者领悟到自己喜欢这样做，是希望爸爸早些回来陪伴家人。爸爸也希望家人过得幸福。
1．A.bag C．comb
B．wallet D．brush
答案：C 考查名词以及对语境的理解。A.bag包；B.wallet钱包；C.comb梳子；D.brush 刷子。根据第一句Dad had a green comb.可知，答案选C。
2．A.annoyed C．ashamed
B．relieved D．pleased
答案：D 考查形容词以及对语境的理解。A.annoyed生气的；B.relieved轻松的；C.ashamed 羞愧的；D.pleased高兴的。根据下文的：I would excitedly turn the tap...可以看出，作者很高兴这么做，选D。
3．A.joy C．courage
B．sadness D．pain
答案：A 考查名词以及对语境的理解。A.joy快乐；B.sadness悲伤；C.courage勇气；D.pain痛苦。根据下文的：I would excitedly turn the tap...可以看出，这个枯燥的任务给我带来了这样的快乐。故选A。
4．A.out C．in
B．over D．on
答案：D 考查短语以及对语境的理解。A.turn out结果是；B.turn over翻转；C.turn in
上交；D.turn on打开。因为是清理梳子，所以，是打开水龙头。选D。
5．A.stare C．shout
B．smile D．laugh
答案：B 考查动词以及对语境的理解。A.share分享；B.smile微笑；C.shout叫喊；D.laugh笑。上文介绍作者高兴地接受爸爸的任务，将梳子清理干净，爸爸当然会笑了。故选B。
6．A.family C．task
B．business D．journey
答案：B 考查动词以及对语境的理解。A.family家庭；B.business商业；C.task任务；D.journey旅程。根据下文的句子Dad's business was getting back on track.可知，这里是说爸爸自己创业。故选B。
7．A.progress C．improve
B．change D．form
答案：B 考查名词以及对语境的理解。A.progress进步；B.change改变；C.improve提高；D.form形式。根据下文的：Dad didn't come home as early and as much as he used to.可知，事情发生了变化。选B。
8．A.satisfied C．mad
B．delighted D．strict
答案：C 考查形容词以及对语境的理解。A.satisfied满意的；B.delighted高兴的；C.mad疯狂的，生气的； D．strict严格的。句意：我和我妈妈因为他使家庭陷入困境而对他生气。选C。
9．A.time C．speed
B．patience D．ease
答案：A 考查名词以及对语境的理解。A.time时间；B.patience耐心；C.speed速度； D．ease轻松。随着时间的流逝，一种不舒服的沉默在我们之间滋长。选A。
10．A.occasionally C．frequently
B．early D．rarely
答案：B 考查副词以及对语境的理解。A.occasionally偶然地；B.early早地；C.frequently频繁地；D.rarely罕见地。根据下文的：Dad was home early，可知，在作者过生日的时候，爸爸早早回来了。选B。
11．A.sharpen C．clean
B．repair D．keep
答案：C 考查动词以及对语境的理解。A.sharpen削尖；B.repair修理；C.clean清理；D.keep保持。根据上文的：help daddy clean it，可知，爸爸这次又让作者帮他清理梳子。选C。
12．A.dropped C．handed
B．took D．threw
答案：B 考查动词以及对语境的理解。A.drop扔掉，掉落；B.take拿；C.hand递；D.throw扔掉。作者看了爸爸一会儿，拿上梳子，走向水池，选B。
13．A.watching C．helping
B．letting D．hearing
答案：C 考查动词短语以及对语境的理解。A.watch观看；B.let让；C.help帮助；D.hear听见。根据上文的：help daddy clean it，可知，作者小时候经常帮助爸爸清理梳子。选C。
14．A.find C．waste
B．lose D．spend
答案：D 考查动词以及对语境的理解。A.find发现；B.lose失去；C.waste浪费；D.spend 度过。我小时候很高兴帮爸爸清理梳子，因为这意味着爸爸可以早早回来和妈妈和我一起度过夜晚，故选D。
15．A.affected C．meant
B．broke D．supported
答案：C 考查动词以及对语境的理解。A.affect影响；B.break破坏；C.mean意味着；D.support支持。根据上文内容可知，爸爸早早回来陪我和妈妈，这意味着一个幸福的家庭。选C。
16．A.firmly C．casually
B．hurriedly D．carefully
答案：D 考查副词以及对语境的理解。A.firmly坚定地；B.hurriedly匆忙地；C.casually随意地；D.carefully仔细地。我将清理好的梳子递给爸爸，爸爸向我微笑，仔细地将它放到钱包上。选D。
17．A.different C．interesting
B．exciting D．urgent
答案：A 考查形容词以及对语境的理解。A.different不同的；B.exciting令人兴奋的；C.interesting有趣的； D．urgent紧急的。根据下文的：Dad had aged，可知，作者注意到不同的事情。 选A。
18．A.for C．so
B．or D．yet
答案：D 考查连词以及对语境的理解。A.for因为；B.or或者；C.so因此；D.yet然而。他微笑的时候眼睛周围有皱纹，然而他的微笑还是和以前一样暖心，所以选D。
19．A.convincing C．cautious
B．heartwarming D．innocent
答案：B 考查形容词以及对语境的理解。A.convincing令人信服的；B.heartwarming暖心的；C.cautious谨慎的；
D．innocent天真的。根据上文的句子：He
would ________ affectionately at me and place the comb on his wallet.可知，爸爸看着女儿的微笑是温暖人心的，选B。
20．A.origin C．reputation
B．life D．education
答案：B 考查名词以及对语境的理解。A.origin起源；B.life生活；C.reputation名声；D.education教育。这是希望家人过幸福生活的爸爸的微笑。选B。
Cloze 8
(2015·北京市东城区第二学期综合练习一)
In high school I had a math teacher, Mrs.Davies, who took her job seriously and expected her students to put forth the same degree of commitment. Strict but fair, she held our attention with her time-proven approach. One of her __1__ was for students who were more advanced academically. I chose to __2__ it and soon realized that the course was a bit over my head. I __3__ with the complex problems that others seemed to learn without much effort. One Friday we were tested __4__ our ability to use a theorem(定理) that no one in the class thoroughly understood. The teacher would __5__our papers based on our ability to progress through the problem which easily filled two pages of formulaic notations(公式符号). I was absolutely __6__. Finally, I didn't use the required theorem. Instead, I decided to use more familiar theorems to arrive at an __7__. I knew I had failed because I hadn't done the __8__assignment.I became resigned to my fate.
Our test papers were __9__ back the following Monday. Everyone received a “C” except for me. To my surprise, I received an “A”. I __10__ that there must be a mistake. I watched __11__ as the teacher approached my desk, smiled, and asked for my test __12__ back. She then went back to copy my work onto the blackboard, __13__ the class how I had arrived at the correct answer. “Mathematics is meant to be a creative tool, pushing our minds to a rewarding answer，” she said with confidence.__14__ I didn't use the required theorem, she seemed genuinely proud of how I'd worked through the problem. The class saw her fold my test paper and put it into her textbook. She announced that it would be __15__ with future classes. My teacher would have been justified in giving me a __16__ grade. Instead, she used the __17__ to deeply influence a student who often struggled. And after forty years, I still cherish the __18__. It helped change my self-image. I __19__ up to a broad boundary of possibilities which has made my life an adventure. She understood that teaching went beyond strict demands and could be used to __20__.Thank you, Mrs.Davies. 文章大意：这是一篇记叙文，作者讲述了发生在自己学生生活中的老师激励他的故事，改变了他的一生，让他永生铭记。