课时作业(三十) 选择性必修第二册 Unit 6 Survival
Ⅰ.完形填空
[2024·江苏省苏州市高三上学期期中]Brad stood silently outside Dr.Gardner's office. Over the years Brad had been in the office of his boss more times than he could count but never like this. This visit __1__ him and he was certain his shallow breath and sweaty forehead would betray his feeling of alarm the moment he entered the room.
“Come!” The voice, strong as ever, shocked Brad. He walked into the room, closing the door. “Do you know why I asked to see you?” Dr.Gardner asked without __2__ from his desk.
“No,”Brad __3__, as he sat down in the chair opposite his mentor.
“I am out,” Dr. Gardner responded. “There have been __4__ that I'm no longer up to the job.”
“That can't be true,” Brad said, __5__ to be surprised.
“__6__ it,” Dr.Gardner interrupted, “You've heard the whispers. It's not been the bestkept secret, Brad.”
Brad knew Dr.Gardner was right. Everyone did know, especially Brad since he had been the one to send the anonymous letter that __7__ Dr. Gardner's failing eyesight and shaky hands.
“I have something for my successor (继任者).” Dr.Gardner opened his top desk drawer and pulling out a rectangular box. Brad sat silently as the old doctor handed the box to him. He had often thought of this moment and each time Brad felt greatly __8__. Yet now, with his dream finally within reach, all he felt was a(n) __9__ feeling in the pit of his stomach.
The box seemed __10__. Inside was an old scalpel (外科手术刀). Its blade still shined but its wooden handle was as worn as the box that __11__ it.
“This scalpel was given to me by my mentor.” Dr.Gardner said, __12__ the silence.“ He passed it __13__ to me with encouragement and a(n) __14__. He told me that as a surgeon I held life and death in my hands each time I stepped into an operating room. I'll leave you with the same words. Your scalpel is __15__ a tool. How you use it is up to you.”
1.A.shocked B.scared
C.satisfied D.shamed
2.A.turning around B.standing up
C.looking up D.leaning forward
3.A.smiled B.argued
C.lied D.shouted
4.A.facts B.reports
C.conclusions D.whispers
5.A.pretending B.intending
C.seeming D.claiming
6.A.Save B.Make
C.Get D.Leave
7.A.read B.detailed
C.discovered D.announced
8.A.excited B.encouraged
C.fortunate D.energetic
9.A.strong B.empty
C.proud D.fearless
10.A.new B.delicate
C.ancient D.dusty
11.A.housed B.presented
C.carried D.maintained
12.A.stopping B.avoiding
C.beating D.breaking
13.A.back B.down
C.forward D.around
14.A.warning B.lesson
C.expectation D.inspiration
15.A.like B.such
C.just D.even
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1~5 ______________ 6~10 ______________
11~15 ______________