第一节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选择可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
In 2012, I had just recovered form a serious illness when I received an invitation to a writer's conference in Orlando, Florida. My family persuaded me that a(n) __41__ might be just what the doctor ordered, so off I ___42___.
Arriving in the Sunshine State was rather tiring, but I __43__ to catch a taxi to my __44__ and settle in. Next morning, I took another __45__ to the shopping centre to buy a few souvenirs. __46__ I went to a cafe to have lunch, but all the tables were __47__. Then I heard a friendly voice saying, "You can __48__ my table."
I gratefully sat down with the __49__ lady and we had a happy lunch together. As the __50__ drew to a close she asked how long I would be in Orlando. I had already told her that I hadn't __51__ a car, and hadn't realised how __52__ taking taxis would he, After a while she said, "My dear, don't use any more taxis. I'm retired and it would be my pleasure to __53__ you wherever you wish." I told her that I couldn't put her to that __54__, but she brushed aside my protests (反对). She asked me where I was __55__ and next morning she was waiting at my apartment at the __56__ time to take me to Disney World. She spent some time with me before leaving me to __57__ alone. At the end of the day, she __58__ to take me back to my accommodation. I __59__ her money but she refused to take any.
I'll never forget that wonderful lady who, through her __60__, filled my brief holiday in Florida with wonderful memories.
41．A. holiday B. ceremony C. operation D. experiment
42．A. kept B. went C. dropped D. knocked
43．A. intended B. promised C. managed D. deserved
44．A. hospital B. company C. university D. accommodation
45．A. colleague B. passenger C. suitcase D. taxi
46．A. Instead B. First C. Later D. Once
47．A. classified B. occupied C. decorated D. painted
48．A. share B. reserve C. set D. possess
49．A. old B. poor C. innocent D. stubborn
50．A. journey B. meal C. speech D. interview
51．A. donated B. repaired C. hired D. guided
52．A. convenient B. worthwhile C. unfortunate D. expensive
53．A. inspire B. entertain C. call D. drive
54．A. business B. argument C. trouble D. challenge
55．A. working B. staying C. moving D. shopping
56．A. appointed B. limited C. favourite D. regular
57．A. digest B. explore C. perform D. calculate
58．A. forgot B. refused C. returned D .preferred
59．A. sent B. lent C. offered D. owed
60．A. confidence B. dignity C. curiosity D. kindness
41-45 ABCDD 46-50 CBAAB 51-55 CDDCB 56-60 ABCDD
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选择可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
In 2012, I had just recovered form a serious illness when I received an invitation to a writer's conference in Orlando, Florida. My family persuaded me that a(n) __41__ might be just what the doctor ordered, so off I ___42___.
Arriving in the Sunshine State was rather tiring, but I __43__ to catch a taxi to my __44__ and settle in. Next morning, I took another __45__ to the shopping centre to buy a few souvenirs. __46__ I went to a cafe to have lunch, but all the tables were __47__. Then I heard a friendly voice saying, "You can __48__ my table."
I gratefully sat down with the __49__ lady and we had a happy lunch together. As the __50__ drew to a close she asked how long I would be in Orlando. I had already told her that I hadn't __51__ a car, and hadn't realised how __52__ taking taxis would he, After a while she said, "My dear, don't use any more taxis. I'm retired and it would be my pleasure to __53__ you wherever you wish." I told her that I couldn't put her to that __54__, but she brushed aside my protests (反对). She asked me where I was __55__ and next morning she was waiting at my apartment at the __56__ time to take me to Disney World. She spent some time with me before leaving me to __57__ alone. At the end of the day, she __58__ to take me back to my accommodation. I __59__ her money but she refused to take any.
I'll never forget that wonderful lady who, through her __60__, filled my brief holiday in Florida with wonderful memories.
41．A. holiday B. ceremony C. operation D. experiment
42．A. kept B. went C. dropped D. knocked
43．A. intended B. promised C. managed D. deserved
44．A. hospital B. company C. university D. accommodation
45．A. colleague B. passenger C. suitcase D. taxi
46．A. Instead B. First C. Later D. Once
47．A. classified B. occupied C. decorated D. painted
48．A. share B. reserve C. set D. possess
49．A. old B. poor C. innocent D. stubborn
50．A. journey B. meal C. speech D. interview
51．A. donated B. repaired C. hired D. guided
52．A. convenient B. worthwhile C. unfortunate D. expensive
53．A. inspire B. entertain C. call D. drive
54．A. business B. argument C. trouble D. challenge
55．A. working B. staying C. moving D. shopping
56．A. appointed B. limited C. favourite D. regular
57．A. digest B. explore C. perform D. calculate
58．A. forgot B. refused C. returned D .preferred
59．A. sent B. lent C. offered D. owed
60．A. confidence B. dignity C. curiosity D. kindness
41-45 ABCDD 46-50 CBAAB 51-55 CDDCB 56-60 ABCDD
