2014届高考英语复习素材21.docVIP

2014高考英语复习素材21 （限时120分钟） 第一部分 完形填空（共两节, 20小题； 每小题2分，满分40分） 完形填空（1） 阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从1~10各题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卷上将该项涂黑。 Wise buying is a positive way in which you can make your money go further. The way you go about purchasing an article or a service can actually __1______ your money or can add __2______ the cost. Take the __3______ example of a hairdryer. If you are buying a hairdryer, you might think that you are making the __4______ buy if you choose one whose look you like and which is also the cheapest __5______ price. But when you get it home you may find that it _6______ twice as long as a more expensive model to dry your hair. The cost of the electricity plus the cost of your time could well __7______ your hairdryer the most expensive one of all. So what principles should you adopt when you go out shopping? If you __8______ your home, your car or any valuable __9______ in excellent condition, you’ll be saving money in the long run. Before you buy a new appliance, talk to someone who owns one. If you can, use it or borrow it to check whether it suits your particular __10______. Before you buy an expensive item or a service, do check the price and what is on offer. If possible, choose from three items or three estimates. 1 A save B preserve C raise D retain 2 A up B to C in D on 3 A easy B single C simple D similar 4 A most B fullest C best D cheapest 5 A for B with C in D on 6 A spends B takes C lasts D consumes 7 A cause B make C leave D prove 8 A reserve B decorate C store D keep 9 A products B possession C material D ownership 10 A function B purpose C goal D task 完形填空（2） 阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从11~20各题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卷上将该项涂黑。 So you have been called for an interview — well done! Your effort has 11 . You will feel better at the interview if you show an understanding of the 12 of the organization. Carelessness could 13