1、广东省揭阳市华侨高级中学2020-2021学年高一英语下学期第一阶段考试试题(考试时间：120分钟，满分：150分) 第一部分 听力 （共15小题，每小题2分，满分 30分）第一节：听下面4段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1. How long will the man be away? A. For 4 hours. B. For 5 hours. C. For 6 hours.2. Whats he probable relationship between th
2、e two speakers? A. Friends. B. Mother and son. C. Teacher and student.3. What does the man want to buy? A. A pair of ladies shoes. B. A childrens dress. C. A mens coat.4. What does the man think of his flight? A. Satisfying. B. Tiring. C. Terrible.第二节：听下面2段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从所听到的内容中获取信息，回答相应小题。听每段
3、对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第5段材料，回答第5、6题。5. How old is the man? A. Nineteen. B. Twenty-one. C. Twenty-four.6. What does the woman want the man to do? A. Visit her school. B. Study together with her. C. Help improve her spoken English.听第6段材料，回答第7至9题。7. What was Sues plan
4、at first? A. Going to Thailand. B. Having a business trip. C. Attending an exhibition.8. What does the man want Sue to do? A. Take a rest. B. Look after her kid. C. Finish her work first.9. What does Sue probably do this Saturday afternoon? A. Go to a concert. B. Swim in the sea. C. Stay at home.第三节
5、：听取信息。听下面一段材料，将表格中的信息补充完整。本段材料读两遍。 Westfield Farms Annual Pumpkin Caring FestivalThe number of participantsThere are 10. _ participants of all different ages.Prize “The Great Pumpkin”: to the person who has grown the 11. _ pumpkin. “Celebrity Pumpkin”: a jack-o-lantern carved to look like the 12. _
6、of a famous person. “The Grand Pumpkin: the best jack-o-lantern from all the 13. _.Fees Its 20 dollars per person and 14. _ dollars per kid to get into the festival. Most of the money is used for 15. _.第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）第一节：阅读理解（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AT
7、he Union Jack is the national flag of the United Kingdom. It is so called because it combines the emblems (象征) of three countries England, Scotland and Ireland (although since 1921 only Northern Ireland has been part of the United Kingdom)The term “Union Jack” possibly dates from Queen Annes time, b
8、ut its origin is uncertain. It may come from the “Jacket” of the English or Scottish soldiers; or from the name of James who originated the first union in 1603, in either its Latin or French form “Jacobus” or “Jacques”； or as “jack” once meant small, the name may come from a royal proclamation (声明)
9、issued by Charles that the flag should be flown only by ships of the Royal Navy as a jack, a small flag at the bowsprit (船首)The Union Jack was originally a royal flag (when the present design was made official in 1801, it was ordered to be flown on all the Kings forts and castles, but not elsewhere)
10、; today it is flown above Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle when the Queen is not in residence. On news of a royal death, the Union Jack will be flown at half-mast (下半旗)The flying of the Union Jack on public buildings is decided by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport at the Queens command
11、. The Union Jack is flown on government buildings on days marking the birthdays of members of the royal family, such as the Queens official birthday, and on the days of the State Opening and prorogation (休会) of Parliament; it is also flown on St Davids Day, St Georges Day, St Andrews Day, and St Pat
12、ricks Day.Although the Union Jack originated as a royal flag, it is now also flown by many people and organizations elsewhere in the United Kingdom. Its use as an emblem has extended beyond the form of a flag and the Union Jack is frequently shown on other objects.16The reason why the national flag
13、of the United Kingdom is called the Union Jack is that _.Athe flag is made of jacketBthe flag combines the emblems of three countriesCthe flag shows the symbol of unityDthe flag originated from the existence of the United Kingdom17The second paragraph mainly talks about _.Athe origin of the national
14、 flagBthe history of the national flagCthe reason why the Union Jack has become the national flagDthe way how the Union Jack has become the national flag18What is the best title for the passage?AThe Union Jack EverywhereBThe Union Jack at AnytimeCNational Flag, the Union JackDThe History of the Unio
15、n JackBYesterday I cleared up my house and I mean really cleared up my house. The room that gave the most results was my husbands “office”. There I found: one rightfooted shoe, size 10 (he lost the other one somewhere), a set of Star Wars videos and two small china cats someone gave me last birthday
16、. I collected these “finds” and took them downstairs and logged (登录) on to www.eB: the answer to all our rubbish.What is eBay? It aims to provide a global trading platform (平台) where almost anyone can trade almost anything. The idea came from Pierre Omidyar. Born in Paris, Omidyar moved to Washingto
17、n when he was still a child. At high school he became very interested in computer programming and after graduating from Tufts University in 1988, he worked for the next few years as a computer engineer. In his free time he started eBay as a kind of hobby, originally offering the service free by word
18、 of mouth. By 1996 there was so much traffic on the site that he had to upgrade (升级) and he began collecting fees. Joined by a friend, Peter Skoll, and in 1998 by his dynamic CEO, Meg Whitman, he has never looked back. Even in the great dotcom crashes of the late 1990s eBay went from strength to str
19、ength. It is now one of the ten most visited online shopping sites on the Internet.If you think about it, its a perfect Internet idea. All you have to do is take an ephoto, write a description, fill out a sales form and youre in business; the world is your market place.Some of the more bizarre goods
20、 up for offer have been a piece of French bread, partially eaten by Justin Timberlake, advertising space on a mans head, and a pair of used false teeth.One week later I am proud of having a clean and tidy home and 110 in cash. Someone even bought the shoe.19Why did the author log on to eBay?ATo sell
21、 some useless things.BTo buy shoes for her husband.CTo exchange things with other users.DTo search for things used at the office.20What can we infer from Paragraph 2 about eBay?AIt aims to provide a free service.BIt was the idea of a high school boy.CIt has become more and more successful.DIt faced
22、a difficult situation in the late 1990s.21The underlined word “bizarre” in Paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to “_” Apopular BunusualCvaluable Dunacceptable22What does the author think of eBay?AShe is satisfied with it.BShe is worried about it.CShe shows no interest in it.DShe thinks it wastes a lot
23、 of money.CWalk around the city of Ann Arbor, Michigan, and you may see a green animal named Sluggo and a flying pig named Philomena. You might even see street artist David Zinn drawing them using only sidewalk chalk and charcoal (炭笔)At the age of 12, David began working as an artist. His dad was wr
24、iting a computer instruction and worried that it would be boring to read. So he asked David to draw pictures of turtles (the name of the computer program) to explain it. The publisher liked his drawings, and soon David had the job of drawing more turtles in action. “I learned a great lesson, which w
25、as that, to make money as an artist, I couldnt always draw what I wanted,” he says. “I had to figure out how to draw a turtle drinking tea and other things like that.”David worked for 20 years as a commercial (商业的) artist, but he often felt cooped up (禁锢) sitting at a computer for 10 hours a day. Th
26、en, on a sunny afternoon about ten years ago, he brought some chalk and started drawing on the sidewalk. Thats when Sluggo came to life.“One of the reasons I like to put art on the street is to take people by surprise，” he says. “I can have fun drawing, and knowing it will be washed away helps me no
27、t think too much. It frees me up.”It takes David about two hours to complete one drawing. He uses a lot of sidewalk characteristics in his street art. It can be difficult to draw on surfaces that are not flat. He has to notice where shadows will land so they wont destroy the 3D drawings he creates.T
28、oday, more and more people are accepting and looking for his work. Davids artwork can also be found across the country and even throughout the world. Photos of his drawings have been shown at many universities and museums.23What did David learn from drawing turtles for his father?AWork hard.BFollow
29、your heart.CDraw what you like. DDraw in a creative way.24How does David feel when knowing his drawing will be washed away?ARelaxed. BWorried.CUnhappy. DSurprised.25In what way is Davids art special?AIt shows his real life.BIt is drawn on the flat sidewalk.CIt needs a very long time to finish a draw
30、ing.DIt is 3D street art created by simple painting tools.26What do we know about Davids drawings?AThey are becoming popular.BThey are too difficult to understand.CThey are found mainly at museums.DThey are hardly accepted by adults.DMy daughter is a middle school student who still plays with her Am
31、erican Girl dolls. Dolls have been a huge part of her life ever since she was a baby. When she got her first doll at the age of 5, she spent hours brushing its hair and changing its clothes. Some people think my daughter should stop doing that as a teenager. But I think quite differently. Considerin
32、g the less attractive activities that are out there and what else she could be doing, I find playing with dolls seems like a nice choice. Its better than playing computer games or something alike. Ive also noticed it doesnt make any difference to her social life. She has her friends and spends time
33、with them. Playing with dolls is helpful for my daughter. “When I play with them, ” my daughter told me, “it makes me feel that I can express problems going on in my life and that Im not the only one who has those problems. Theyre in their lives, too, and they have to live with them.” Im glad she fi
34、nds a safe place to stay when she faces school test, changeable social groups, and a changing body in middle school. Moreover, the girl dolls can be encouraging. Most come with an amazing back story. For instance, Luciana is interested in science and technology and wants to become an astronaut. How
35、cool it is to set an example for kids! So next time, when someone tries to judge my young teen for playing with her dolls, Ill remember all the ways she benefits from them. And when she grows too large for them, I hope she saves her dolls and brings them out one day in the future so that her own kid
36、s can get the benefits of playing with them, even into their teen years.27. What does the author say about her daughter? A. She has a lasting interest in dolls. B. She likes collecting some special dolls. C. She has got bored with her childhood dolls as a teenager. D. She spends too much time with d
37、olls instead of her friends.28. According to Paragraph 2, what does the author think her daughters behavior means? A. Developing her social skills. B. Doing poorly in school exams. C. Missing other amazing activities. D. Avoiding some harmful activities.29. What did the daughters words in Paragraph
38、3 suggest? A. Playing with dolls gives her a sense of responsibility. B. Playing with dolls helps reduce her stress in life. C. She has problems different from other teenagers. D. She has been worried about her school life.30. Who may be Luciana in Paragraph 4？ A. a scientist B. a friend C. a doll D
39、. a girl第二节：七选五（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）根据短文内容，从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。Life is just like a box. Inside it are happiness and sorrow, failure and success, hope and despair. Life is a learning process. Experiences in it teach us new lessons and make us a better person.LoveLove plays a key role in ou
40、r life. Love makes you feel wanted. Without love a person could become cruel and violent. In the early stage of our life, our parents are the ones who show us with unconditional love and care. They tell us what is right or wrong, good or bad. 31. _. It is only after marriage and having kids that a p
41、erson understands and becomes sensitive to the feelings of others. Kids make a person responsible and mature and help us to understand life better.Happiness and sorrowMaterialistic happiness is short-lived, but happiness achieved by bringing a smile on others gives a certain level of fulfillment. 32
42、. _. No mind is happy without peace. We realize the true worth of happiness when we are in sorrow. Sorrow is basically due to death of a loved one, failure and despair. But these things are temporary and will pass away.Failure and success33. _. It helps us to touch the sky, teaches us to survive and
43、 shows us a specific way.Hope and despairHope is what keeps life going. Parents always hope their children will do well. Hope makes us dream. Hope builds in patience. 34. _，because after every night there is a day. Nothing remains the same. We have only one choice keep moving on in life and be hopef
44、ul.Life teaches us not to regret over yesterday, for it has passed and be right or dull. 35. _， so that we will enjoy a better tomorrow.ALife teaches us not to despair even in the darkest hourBSo the only alternative is to work hard todayCBut we always tend to take this for grantedDSuccess lies in t
45、rusting yourselfESo lets enjoy every dayFFailure is the path to successGPeace of mind is the main link to happiness第三部分 语言知识及应用（共两节，满分30分）第一节：完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A fast-food workers home was badly damaged by a fire. He made such a(n) 36._ on h
46、is customers that theyre now raising money to help 37. _ the house.Malcom Coleman is an employee at the Wendys in the University of South Carolina. One day, an electrical fire made home not liveable. Because the insurance lapsed(失效), the damage wasnt t covered. He cant afford to repair it and has to
47、 live with fiends. Despite facing so many 38. _, Malcolm is always kind and 39. _. “Hes always smiling and laughing,” said Robert Caldaroni, a student whom Malcolm once 40._.41. _ Malcom lost his house last year, Caldaroni only learned about the terrible accident last month. Along with other student
48、s, Caldaroni decided to 42._ money to support him. Caldaroni said Malcolm isnt just a fast-food employee to students who 43. _ go to the Wendys. “Many people in university 44. _ Malcolm because of his unique 45. _ to remember the name and order of every student after very few conversations with them
49、.”The Wendys meals made by Malcolm feel like 46._, home-cooked ones, which win high praise from USC students. For years, Malcolm has gone above and beyond to 47. _ students without expecting anything 48. _; now we have the opportunity to help him out, and we have made over S32,000 so far,” Caldaroni
50、 said.Malcolm said he truly 49. _ all the support and that peoples s kindness and 50. _ have been extremely beautiful and encouraging.36. A. stress B. influence C. comment D. trick37. A. rebuild B. clean C. design D. decorate38. A. difficulties B. adventures C. responsibilities D. choices39. A. upse
51、t B. positive C. weak D. relaxed40. A. cured B. taught C. served D. employed41. A. If B. Since C. When D. Though42. A. collect B. show C. lend D. return43. A. seldom B. immediately C. slowly D. frequently44. A. trust B. know C. trouble D. thank45. A. idea B. courage C. ability D. luck46. A. warm B.
52、poor C. expensive D. strange47. A. look for B. care for C. depend on D. believe in48. A. in total B.in time C.in turn D.in return49. A. expects B. refuses C. welcomes D. appreciates50. A. judgement B. promise C. generosity D. determination第二节：语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填
53、入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空。Three years ago, I became a high student. In the beginning, I was not sure which path 51._ (follow). So in my spare time in high school, I searched 52. _ any clues (线索) that might answer the question.When a teacher offered 53. _(I) a chance to work as a volunteer, I found the
54、answer. I 54. _ (warn) that the activity would require countless hours of service. Without 55. _ (think) much about it at all, I 56. _(glad) accepted the big challenge. Looking back now, I know the 57. _ (decide) was correct. Ive become more generous, reliable and independent. My work of serving as
55、a volunteer was 58. _(success) and the experience was valuable. Now as a senior in high school, I have volunteered many hours of my time.Graduating from high school will be a moment of both joy and sadness. I will always remember the days 59. _ I stayed with the people I helped. Although high school
56、 is coming to 60. _ end, I hope more teenagers can continue to follow the path I chose.第四部分 基础知识（共25分）第一节：根据首字母及英文解释或中文提示填写单词的正确形式。（每空1分，共6分）61.The small village is _ (围绕，包围) with green mountains and clear rivers, attracting visitors from every corner.62. Having a good knowledge of table manners wil
57、l _ (使受益) you greatly.63. He made a few notes to _ (提醒) himself of what he wanted to do.64. The story of Zhong Nanshan has i_ (to encourage, or give sb. the desire to do sth. well) many students to carry on the medical work.65. She was very u_ (unhappy, or disappointed) to know that she failed in th
58、e exam.66. Your great help made my journey fruitful and w_ (enjoyable; worth spending time, money or efforts on).第二节：词形变化。（每空1分，共4分）67. Some young people spend their free time using smartphone for _ (chat).68. Checking it on the official website is much more _ (convenience)69.The Chinese scientist T
59、u Youyou was honoured with the Nobel Prize for her great _(achieve).70. Lucy was _ (concern) about her friends safety第三节：根据中文意思完成以下句子。（每空1分；共15分） 71. 每当你有麻烦的时候，你都可以向警察求助。Whenever you are in trouble, you can _ _ the police for help.72. 取笑别人是不礼貌的。It is rude to _ _ _ others.73.我们应该意识到保护野生生物的重要性。We shou
60、ld _ _ _ the importance of wildlife protection.74. 我们应该改掉坏习惯。We should _ _ _ the bad habits.75. 如果你想让你的英国之旅不虚此行，一定要睁大眼睛好好观察。You must _ _ _ _ if you are going to make your trip to the UK enjoyable and worthwhile.第五部分：写作 (满分15分)假如你是李华，本学期你校开设了外教授课的英语口语课，由于你英语听说方面较薄弱，上课听不懂。你决定给外教Chris写一封求助信。要点如下：1. 英语听
61、说方面有困难；2. 希望得到的帮助。注意：1. 词数80左右；2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；3. 信的开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。Dear Chris,I am Li Hua, one of your students in Oral English class. _ Yours sincerely, Li Hua揭阳华侨高级中学高一级第一次阶段考试（2020-2021学年度第二学期）英语试卷第一部分 听力 （共15小题，每小题2分，满分 30分）第一节：14. ABBA第二节：59. BBACA第三节：10. 70011. largest12. face 13. competito
62、rs 14. 1015. charity第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）第一节：阅读理解（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）A. 1618 BAC B. 1922 ACBA C. 2326 DADA D. 2730 ADBC第二节：七选五（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）3135 CGFAB第三部分 语言知识及应用（共两节，满分30分）第一节：完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）3640 BAABC 4145 DADBC 4650 ABDDC第二节：语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）51. to follow 52. for 53. me 54
63、. was warned 55. thinking 56. gladly 57. decision 58. successful 59. when 60. an第四部分 基础知识（共25分）第一节：61. surrounded 62. benefit 63. remind 64. inspired 65. upset 66. worthwhile第二节：67. chatting 68. convenient 69. achievement(s) 70. concerned第三节：71. turn to 72. make fun of 73. be/become aware of 74. bre
64、ak away from/get rid of 75. keep your eyes open第五部分：写作 (满分15分)范文：Dear Chris,I am Li Hua, one of your students in Oral English class. Im writing to seek help from you.Im quite poor in both listening and speaking. Thats because I come from a school where teachers dont speak much English in class. As a
65、 result, I find it really hard to follow you in class. I hope that you can recommend some listening materials to me. Besides, could you be so kind to give me some suggestions on spoken English?I would be grateful if you could lend me a helping hand. Yours sincerely, Li Hua答案解析A语篇解读：本文讲述了英国国旗的起源和使用场合
66、。16. 选B细节理解题。根据第一段可知，the Union Jack是三个国家象征的徽记集合。17. 选A段落大意题。第二段的第一句为本段的主题句。即讲述the Union Jack的起源。18选C标题归纳题。A、B、D三项文章均有说到，但属以偏概全，C项概括了文章的内容，故选C。B语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了全球最大的国际贸易电子商务平台eBay。19选A细节理解题。根据第一段中的“I collected these finds and took them downstairs and logged (登录) on to www.eB: the answer to all our
67、 rubbish.”可知，作者登录eBay网是为了卖掉家里没用的东西。20选C推理判断题。根据第二段中的“Even in the great dotcom crashes .one of the ten most visited online shopping sites on the Internet.”可知，eBay变得越来越成功。21选B词义猜测题。根据画线词后的“a piece of French bread, partially eaten by Justin Timberlake, advertising space on a mans head, and a pair of us
68、ed false teeth”可知，eBay上还会提供一些不寻常的东西，比如：贾斯汀吃剩下的一片面包、头上的广告位和一对用过的假牙。22选A推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“I am proud of having a clean and tidy home and 110 in cash. Someone even bought the shoe”可知，作者对eBay很满意。C.语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了受人欢迎的街头粉笔画艺术家大卫津恩。23选D推理判断题。根据第二段中的“I learned a great lesson .I had to figure out how to dr
69、aw a turtle drinking tea and other things like that.”可推知，大卫发现要画得有创意才可以赚到钱。24选A细节理解题。根据第四段中的“I can have fun drawing, and knowing it will be washed away helps me not think too much. It frees me up.”可知，知道自己的画会被冲洗掉让大卫感觉很轻松。25选D推理判断题。根据第一段中的“David Zinn drawing them using only sidewalk chalk and charcoal
70、(炭笔)”及倒数第二段中的“He has to notice where shadows will land so they wont destroy the 3D drawings he creates.”可推知，大卫只用粉笔和炭笔这些简单的工具就创造出了有趣的3D街头艺术。26选A推理判断题。根据最后一段中的内容可知，现在大卫的画已经得到公众的认可及追捧，在世界上的各个角落都可以看到他的作品。D. 略七选五。语篇解读：本文是一篇议论文。生活充满了喜怒哀乐，充满了失败与成功，也充满了希望与绝望。生活是一个学习的过程，它告诉我们许多的真理。31选C空前提到只有父母会无条件地爱我们，空后又讲到只
71、有结婚、生子之后才能体会到那种情感。由此推断空处选C项最合适。32选G空后一句提到没有平静的心态，人是不会快乐的。由此可知，此处选G项。33选F根据本段小标题Failure and success以及空后一句“It helps us to touch the sky .”可知，选F项“失败是通向成功之路”最合适。34选A本段小标题为Hope and despair，空前面提到希望让生活得以继续，希望让我们有梦想，空后的原因状语从句提到因为黑夜过后总会迎来黎明，因此选A项“生活告诉人们即使在最黑暗的日子也不要绝望”。35选B本段第一句提到昨天已经过去，不必后悔，那么只有今天努力，才会有美好的明天
72、。故选B项。完形填空语篇解读:本文是一篇记叙文。大学餐馆员工Malcolm家里遭遇火灾没有地方居住时,学生们为他捐款修房子。36.B.根据下文可知,Malcolm积极乐观面对生活中的困难,他和学生交谈几次后就能记住学生的名字和点餐,同时做的饭也是家庭式的,让学生感到很温暖,这一切都“影响着”学生。37.A. 根据下文的an electrical fire made his home not livable可知，Malcolm的顾客（学生）要帮助他“重修”房子。38.A.根据上文可知,Malcolm面临很多“困难”。39.B.根据下文的Hes always smiling and laughin
73、g可知,Malcolm很“乐观”。40.C. 根据上文的Malcolm Coleman is an employee at the Wendys 可知，Caldarori 应该是Malcolm“服务”过的学生。41.D.根据下文的Caldaroni only learned about可知, 这里是转折关系,“尽管”Malcolm去年失去了他的房子。42.A.根据上文的theyre now raising money 可知,是给Malcolm“筹集”钱。43.D.根据语境可知,学生“经常”去Wendy快餐店。44.B.根据下文的because of his unique可知, Malcolm记
74、得学生们的姓名和点餐,那里的学生都“认得”他。45.C. 根据下文的 remember the name and order of every student可知, 这是一种独特的“能力”。46.A. 根据下文的 win high praise from USC students,可知,学生觉得Malcolm做的饭就像是自己家里做的食物那般“温暖”。47.B. . 根据The Wendys meals made by Malolmhome-cooked ones可知,Malcom关爱学生。48.D.根据语境可知,Malcolm 不求任何回报”。49.D.根据下文的extremely beaut
75、iful and encouraging可知,Malcolm很“感激”这些支持帮助。50. C.根据上文的we have made over $ 32,000 so far可知，Malcolm认为大家心善且“慷慨”。语法填空语篇解读:本文是一篇记叙文。主要叙述了自己高中三年的志愿生活。51.to follow。考查非请语动词。此处使用了“疑问代词+to do”的结构,在句中作宾语。52.for。考查介词。search for 是固定短语,意为“寻找”53.me。考查代词。offer sb sth给某人提供某物,此处用在动词之后作宾语,故用宾格形式。54.was warned。考查动词的时态和语
76、态。本句描述的是过去的事情,故用一般过去时;I与warn之间是被动关系，故句子用被动语态。55.thinking。考查非请语动词。此处用在介词without之后,故用动名词形式。56.gladly。考查副词。此处修饰动词accepted,故填副词形式。57.decision.考查名词。根据前面的冠词和句子意思可知,此处应填decide的名词形式。58.successful。考查形容词。此处作表语,且在句中意为“成功的”。59.when。考查关系副词。先行词是时间名词days,所填关系词在从句中作时间状语,故填when。60.an。考查冠词。Come to an end是固定搭配，意为“结束,终止”。
