2014届高考英语一轮复习（北师大版）单元测试 (46选修8　Unit 23　Conflict).docVIP

选修8　Unit 23　Conflict Ⅰ.完形填空 (2012·德州3月模拟) After 21 years of marriage，my wife wanted me to take another woman，my widowed mother，out to dinner and a movie.Due to the__1__of my work and my three children，I visited her only__2__.That night I called inviting her to go out.Though a bit__3__，she accepted it happily. That Friday after work，I drove over to__4__her up.On reaching her house，I noticed that she seemed to be nervous about our__5__.Wearing the dress she had worn to__6__her last wedding anniversary，she smiled like an angel. We went to a__7__that，although not elegant，was very comfortable.After we sat down，I__8__my eyes and saw Mom sitting there staring at me.A smile was on her lips.“I used to have to__9__the menu when you were small，” she said.“Then it’s time you relaxed and let me return the__10__，”I responded.During the dinner，we had such a__11__conversation—all about each other’s—life that we__12__the movie.When back home，she said，“Pity we didn’t see the film.Yet I’ll go out with you again，but only if you let me__13__you.” I agreed. A few days later，Mother died of a massive heart attack.It__14__so suddenly that I had no__15__to do anything for her.Some time later，I__16__an envelope of a copy of a restaurant receipt from where mother and I had__17__.An attached note said，“I paid this__18__in advance.I wasn’t sure whether I could be there；but nevertheless，I paid for two—one for you and the other for your wife.You’ll never know __19__that night meant for me.I love you，son.” At that moment，I understood the importance of giving our loved ones the time they __20__because these things can never be put off till “some other time.” 1．A.hopes 　　　　　　　 B．plans C．demands D．promises 2．A.occasionally B．frequently C．casually D．immediately 3．A.depressed B．embarrassed C．surprised D．discouraged 4．A.put B．call [来源:Z|xx|k.Com] C．cheer D．pick 5．A.trip B．date C．film D．ride 6．A.congratulate B．celebrate C．announce D．welcome 7．A.cinema B．restaurant C．hotel D．the