Are you facing a situation that looks impossible to fix?
In 1969, the pollution was terrible along the Cuyahoga River Cleveland, Ohio. It__61____(be)unimaginable that it could ever be cleaned up. The river was so polluted that it ____62____(actual)caught fire and burned. Now, ears later, this river is one of _63___most outstanding examples of environmental cleanup.
But the river wasn’t changed in a few days __64____even a few months. It took years of work__65______(reduce ) the industrial pollution and clean the water. Finally, that hard work paid off and now the water in the river is___66_____(clean) than ever.
Maybe you are facing an impossible situation. Maybe you leave a habit __67___is driving your family crazy. Possibly you drink too much or don’t know how to control your credit card use. When you face such an impossible situation ,don’t you want a quick fix and something to change immediately?
While there are ___68_______(amaze) stories of instant transformation, for most of us the___69_______(change) are gradual and require a lot of effort and work, like cleaning up a polluted river. Just be70(patience).
61. 【答案】was
【试题解析】根据本段第一句In 1969,the pollution was terrible可知本段叙述的是过去发生的事情。the Cuyahoga River Cleveland在过去被污染地如此地严重,过去没有人能够想象倒这条河被清理干净。
Many of us were raised with the saying "Waste not, want not.” None of us, (76) _h, can completely avoid waste in our lives.
Any kind of waste is thoughtless. Whether we waste our potential talents, our own time, our limited natural(77)(资源),our money, or other people's time, each of us can become more aware and careful. The smallest good habits can make a big (78) _d.It's a good feeling to know in our hearts we are doing our(79)hin a world that is in serious trouble.By focusing on( 80) (节省)oil, water, paper, food, and clothing, we are playing a part (81)cutting down on waste.[
We must keep reminding (82) (白己)that it is easier to get into something (83) it is to get out of it. Actually, severe damage( 84)d ____to our land is fairly recent in the history of our evolution.It's time for us to( 85)____no to waste so that our grandchildren’s children will be able to develop well.We can't solve all the problems of waste, but we can encourage mindfulness.[
Last year, my brother and I went to Miami for a vacation. Some of my friends who had been there before said_16_____ was a wonderful holiday destination. Before we went, we had planned for months. When the day came, we were ready.
After our plane landed, we went to the hotel. We had made our reservation six months__17____ (early), but the man at the front desk said there had been a mistake. We 18_____(tell)that our rooms hadn’t been reserved for that week, 19_____ for the week after. I didn’t understand 20____ this would happen. What’s worse, the hotel had been fully booked. When we were wondering what to do, the manager came out. She was 22_____(surprise)helpful. She apologized for the mistake and gave us a spare VIP room on 23_____ top floor. We had never stayed in such an amazing room, and we weren’t charged extra.
The next day, my brother and I went to the beach 24____ we watched some people play volleyball. We got a little_____(sunburn),but the day had been so relaxing that we didn’t mind.
We can choose our friends, but usually we cannot choose our neighbors. However, to get a happy home life, we have to get along with 48 as well as possible.
An important quality in a neighbor is consideration for49 . People should not do things 50 will disturb their neighbors unnecessarily. For example, television sets need not be played at full volume (音量) 51 loud pop music should not be played very late at night. By avoiding things likely to upset your neighbors, you can enjoy52 friendly relationship with them.
An equally important quality is tolerance. Neighbors should do all they can to avoid disturbing other people, 53 there are times when some level of disturbance is unavoidable. 54 neighbors want to get along well with each other, they have to show their tolerance. In this way, everyone will live 55 peace.
Jonny: Hey! I’m just practicing Tai Chi(太极). Would you like to join me?
Peter: I know nothing about it. Is it difficult?
Jonny: It seems easy, but you need a lot of practice. You just follow me like this.[
Peter: OK. Don’t laugh 61 me. I may look funny.[
Jonny: Bend your knees slightly and reach out your arms like tree branches, naturally and 62 (soft). Try to keep your body straight. Move slowly, then be sure to keep your balance and don’t let your body shake.
Peter: I cannot control my body well. My legs become 63 (pain).
Jonny: Keep 64 (hold) your position for a while. It helps develop your strength and flexibility. Raise your leg and let 65 stay in the air for seconds.
Peter: I feel my legs shaking. I cannot do this any longer.
Jonny: Be patient! Tai Chi 66 (call) “shadow boxing” in English. It asks you to act like water: to be flexible as well 67 strong. In real competition, a Tai Chi master borrows the strength of the competitor and uses this energy to fight back. The 68 (hard) you try to beat him, the more likely you will get hit. He controls you![
Peter: Unbelievable! Oh..., 69 you don’t mind, I’ll stop and take a deep 70 .
61. 【答案】at
【试题解析】考察固定搭配laugh at…嘲笑…;根据下面一句I may look funny也许我看上去很滑稽,所以先提醒对方不要嘲笑我。