2014高考英语一轮复习专项训练：完形填空67.docVIP

2014届高考英语一轮复习完形填空When I entered Berkeley, I hoped to earn a scholarship. Having been a Straight-A student, I believed I could 36 tough subjects and really learn something. One such course was World Literature given by Professor Jayne. I was extremely interested in the ideas he 37 in class. When I took the first exam, I was 38 to find a 77, C-plus, on my test paper, 39 English was my best subject. I went to Professor Jayne, who listened to my arguments but remained_ 40 . I decided to try harder, although I didn?t know what that 41 because school had always been easy for me. I read the books more carefully, but got another 77. Again, I 42 with Professor Jayne. Again, he listened patiently but wouldn?t change his 43 . One more test before the final exam. One more 44 to improve my grade. So I redoubled my efforts and, for the first time, 45 the meaning of the word “thorough”. But my 46__ did no good and everything 47 as before. The last hurdle(障碍) was the final. No matter what 48 I got, it wouldnt cancel three C-pluses. I might as well kiss the 49 goodbye. I stopped working hard. I felt I knew the course material as well as I ever would. The night before the final, I even 50 myself to a movie. The next day I decided for once I?d have 51__with a test. A week later, I was surprised to find I got an A. I hurried into Professor Jayne?s office. He 52__ to be expecting me. “If I gave you the As you 53 , you wouldn?t continue to work as hard.” I stared at him, 54 that his analysis and strategy(策略) were correct. I had worked my head 55 , as I had never done before. I was speechless when my course grade arrived: A-plus. It was the only A-plus given. The next year I received my scholarship. Ive always remembered Professor Jayne?s lesson: you alone must set your own standard of excellence. 36. A. take B. discuss C. cover D. get 37. A. sought B. presented C. exchanged D. obtain