2014高考英语（北师大版）一轮复习跟踪检测：选修8 Unit 23 B.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 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．theatre 8．A.focuse