1、课外练习五完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）When I first met my new parrot, Chico, his wings had been cut short and he was stuck on the earth just like us humans. When the weather turned nice, I would take Chico outside. I _21_him on a branch of a tree, hoping to make him happier. At first he seemed confused. He
2、walked back and forth on the branch looking _22_. He didnt even flap his wings in an/a _23_to fly. Somehow he knew he was incapable.One day Chico got especially excited. He paced back and forth and made an_24_amount of noise. Then all of a sudden he stopped and let out an even louder scram. He start
3、ed _25_flapping his wings for the first time ever-then he lifted off the _26_like a space shuttle! I was amazed and _27_. Little did I know his feathers had been growing back, and Chico had been waiting until the moment was ripe for _28_ !Two days later Chico returned. First I tried to _29_him back
4、with food, but he would not come near me. Then I took his _30_and put it away-still he would not come. Finally, I made him a firm promise that I would let him out every day if the weather was nice as long as he did come back _31_, he flew onto my shoulder.From that day on, whenever the weather was g
5、ood I would let him _32_early and he would fly around and be back before dark. The routine lasted for two months _33_suddenly Chico became_34_ The vet said that he had been infected with a disease from the pigeons in the_35_ Within a few days he died.I was very sad. The _36_crossed my mind that if I
6、 had not set him free to fly, he would be still alive. But what _37_is there in being a bird if you cant fly?Chico made his first _38_for freedom on a late Monday afternoon in April. When will you make yours? You too can take a _39_when the conditions are right, knowing you too, in your own way, wer
7、e built to fly. If you dont set yourself free, what will be the _40_of your life?21. A. brought B. seated C. caught D. chased22. A. comfortable B. painful C. patient D. anxious23. A. attempt B. stage C. journey D. path24. A. acute B. initial C. incredible D. accessible25. A. slowly B. gently C. madl
8、y D. gracefully26. A. ground B. branch C. window D. house27. A. moved B. shocked C. delighted D. excited28. A. patience B. exchange C. rescue D. escape29. A. trick B. fasten C. seize D. expect30. A. cage B. chain C. food D. feather31. A. At last B. As usual C. Once in a while D. In the meantime32. A
9、. out B. off C. away D. alone33. A. until B. while C. since D. although34. A. active B. weak C. annoying D. miserable35. A. forest B. community C. countryside D. neighbourhood36. A. fact B. thought C. concern D. detail37. A. problem B. meaning C. interest D. mistake38. A. relief B. willingness C. co
10、mmunication D. breakthrough39. A. breath B. look C. holiday D. chance40. A. success B. purpose C. contribution D. importance第二节根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Its considered to be the most important meal of the day, but do you really take the time to put together a healthy meal first thing
11、in the morning? If youre watching your weight, skipping breakfast will damage your efforts to lose weight._16_ It can also speed up your metabolism (新陈代谢).Making breakfast a habit may not be easy. Use these tips to make eating breakfast a habit:Get up earlier. _17_ Get up ten to fifteen minutes befo
12、re your regular wake-up time that you have enough time to prepare a tasty meal before your day begins. Try to make time to include breakfast in your daily schedule and stick to it so it becomes a habit.Plan your meals ahead of time. _18_Put together three or four different breakfast recipes that you
13、 know you will actually cat. A little planning can help you make eating breakfast a habit as soon as possible.Be selective. Buy a handful of ingredients to put together a healthy breakfast yourself, instead of relying on prepared breakfast food and snacks._19_ If you dont like “traditional” breakfas
14、t foods, eat what you like so that youre willing to stick with it to make eating breakfast a habit._20_If youre working out in the morning, plan to eat breakfast within an hour after your workout so your body can recover. Again, planning ahead will make eating this meal a part of your daily routine.
15、A. The fresher the food, the better.B. Breakfast is the first meal of the day.C. Eat breakfast around your workout schedule.D. Developing the habit of eating breakfast is important.E. Eating breakfast can reduce your hunger later in the day.F. Being rushed for time is a common excuse to skip breakfa
16、st.G Make sure you include a variety of healthy food choices for breakfast.阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词) 或括号内单词的正确形式。The phenomenon of holding various cards has been brought into focus. Nowadays, most people are familiar _41_using bank cards. Besides, it seems that cards are to reach every aspect in our
17、life. _42_ (general) speaking, the reasons can be listed as follows.First cf all, cards which are smaller and lighter _43_ paper money are convenient and easy to take with. Moreover, using cards is comparatively safer than using cash. Therefore, as is _44_ (show) by some studies, over 80% of people
18、in big cities hold various cards _45_ (issue) by banks, postal offices, dinning halls and office building, etc.As far as I am concerned, I suppose that cards have_46_ bright future. _47_ we know, some multifunctional cards are emerging, _48_ may make us find that one card in hand is enough some day. furthermore, with the _49_ (develop) of science and technology, cards will become safer and easier in the process of using. In a word, more people will tend_50_ (use) cards in the bargain.