完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5 分，满分30分） Four brothers l

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完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5 分，满分30分）

Four brothers left home for college, and they became successful doctors and lawyers. Some years later, they 36 after having dinner together. They discussed the 37 they gave their elderly mother who lived far away in another city. The first said, “I had a 38 house built for Mama.” The second said, “I had my Mercedes-Benz dealer(经销商) send a 39 to her.” The third said,“I built a beautiful 40 for Mama.”The fourth said, “You know 41 Mama loved reading poems and you know she can’t read anymore because she can’t 42 very well. I met a 43 who had a parrot（鹦鹉）that can recite many poems. It took him 12 years to 44 it and he earns his living by renting it out. I had to pay him ＄100,000 a year for twenty years, 45 it is worth it.” On hearing that, the other brothers were 46 by his good thought.

After the holidays their mother 47 her thank-you notes.She wrote:

“Milton,the house you built is so huge. I only live in one room,but I have to 48 the whole house. It’s a tiring job. Thanks anyway.”

“Marvin, I am too old to 49 I stay home and have my foods delivered,so I’ll 50 use the car. The 51 was good, although not practical.Thanks.”

“Michale,you gave me an expensive building for 50 people to 52 plays or watch movies in it, but all my friends are dead. I’ve almost

53 my hearing and I’m nearly blind. I won’t use it. Thank you all the same.”

“Deareat Melvin, you were the 54 son to have the good sense to give a little thought to your gift. The chicken tasted so 55 I like it very much. Thank you.”

36. A.fought B.talked C.studied D.slept

37. A.gifts B.chances C.wishes D.challenges

38. A.warm B.big C.safe D.lonely

39. A.book B.bike C.car D.bag

40. A.station B.museum C.library D.theater

41. A.what B.how C.why D.when

42. A.listen B.feel C.see D.walk

43. A.nurse B. writer C.businessman D.farmer

44. A.protect B.beat C.raiseD.teach

45. A.but B.so C. unless D.although

46. A.treated B.impressed C.threatened D.hurt

47. A.sent out B.put up C.took out D.picked up

48. A.sell B.borrow C.clean D.vist

49. A.learn B.workC.exercise D.travel

50. A.never B.often C.regularly D.sometimes

51. A.future B.hobby C.idea D.program

52. A.create B.enjoy C.bring D.record

53. A.lost B.admired C.remained D.discovered

54. A.same B.last C.next D.only

55. A.strange B.unpleasantC.bitter D.delicious

最佳答案：

BABCD BCCDA BACDA CBADD

答案解析：

略

考点核心：

人物传记类文章的文体特征：

人物传记是记叙文体的一种，主要描写某人的生平事迹、趣闻轶事、生活背景、个性特征、成长奋斗历程等，包含记叙文的时间、地点、人物、事件等要素。其特点是以时间的先后或事件的发展为主线，空间或逻辑线索贯穿文章始终，脉络清楚，可读性较强。