2014年高考英语分类汇编：U单元 重庆（2014高考真题+模拟新题）.docVIP

U1 完形填空（一） UI[2014·重庆卷] A Five months after my husband Steve died, I woke up one morning to the maddening sound of a leaking faucet(水龙头). I knew it needed repairs badly, but it __16__ me so much just to think of it. All our __17__ life, I was the “artist，” bringing to our house much imagination. Steve was the“ __18__ ” one. He had a real gift for handling chores(家务活), __19__ me from unpleasant repair jobs. But how could such a good man have his life cut short so suddenly! I had been so sad and angry that I completely __20__ the house. That leaky faucet somehow awakened me to the fact that I now had to __21__ the challenge of getting things fixed. I got a workman named Ahmed. Entering the house, he stopped before a picture of Steve and me. “Doesnt your husband __22__ this kind of work？” he asked. “Its not hard.” “He died months ago. When he was alive, he did all the repair jobs __23__，” I said quietly. Ahmed looked at me __24__， but didnt reply. He fixed the faucet, adjusted the dishwasher door, and replaced a showerhead. Apparently he was gifted as Steve had been. He did a(n) __25__ job. I asked him to name his fee. “No charge, Maam，” he said. “My father died early, and the neighbours helped my family through.” By fixing a faucet, Ahmed mended my soul. Although I would sure carry the pain of __26__ with me along, Ahmed reminded me of the abundant __27__ in the world. 16. A. hurt B. puzzled C. cost D. disappointed 17. A. separate B. shared C. spiritual D. social 18. A. active B. boring C. careless D. practical 19. A. attracting B. sheltering C. driving D. prohibiting 20. A. ignored B. hated C. cleaned D. missed 21. A. come up with B. face up to C. look forward to D. step away from 22. A. begin B. check C. like D. find 23. A. gratefully B. firmly C. bravely D. wonderfully 24. A. strangely B. innocently C. painfully D. sympathetically 25. A. terrible B. excellent C. important D. dangerous 26. A. lo