2014届山东省淄博市高考英语阅读类训练32（含答案）.docVIP

本系列训练一共32份，选自历年的联考、质检、期末考试题，很多训练题有详细的解析。 (完形填空) (201***·北京卷) I used to hate being called upon in class mainly because I didnt like attention drawn to myself. And __1__ otherwise assigned(指定)a seat by the teacher, I always __2__ to sit at the back of the classroom. All this __3__ after I joined a sports team. It began when a teacher suggested I try out for the basketball team. At first I thought it was a crazy __4__ because I didnt have a good sense of balance, nor did I have the __5__ to keep pace with the others on the team and they would tease me. But for the teacher who kept insisting on my “ __6__ for it”， I wouldnt have decided to give a try. Getting up the courage to go to the tryouts was only the __7__ of it! When I first started __8__ the practice sessions, I didnt even know the rules of the game, much __9__ what I was doing. Sometimes Id get __10__ and take a shot at the wrong direction—which made me feel really stupid. __11__， I wasnt the only one “new” at the game, so I decided to __12__ on learning the game, do my best at each practice session, and not be too hard on myself for the things I didnt __13__ “just yet”． I practiced and practiced. Soon I knew the __14__ and the “moves”. Being part of a team was fun and motivating. Very soon the competitive __15__ in me was winning over my lack of confidence. With time, I learned how to play and made friends in the __16__—friends who respected my efforts to work hard and be a team player. I never had so much fun! With my __17__ self-confidence comes more praise from teachers and classmates. I have gone from “__18__” in the back of the classroom and not wanting to call attention to myself, __19__ raising my hand—even when I sometimes wasnt 100 percent __20__ I had the right answer. Now I have more self-confidence in myself. 本文讲述了我由不自信到自信的转变。我原先是一个很不自信的学生，不愿意受到别人的关注，经常选择坐在教室的后面。但是，在老师的鼓励下，我参加了篮球队。在学习打篮球的过程中，我学会了与别人合作，交到了朋友，提高了自信。 1. A. as B. until