2014届高三英语二轮专题突破：完形填空16.docVIP

2014届高三英语二轮专题突破：完形填空 1.阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从各题所给的四个选项中选出最佳选项。It was the last day of the final examination in a large eastern university. On the steps of one building, a group of engineering seniors gathered, discussing the exam due to begin in a few 26 . On their faces was confidence (自信). This was their last exam — then on to 27 and jobs. Some talked of jobs they already had; others talked of jobs they 28 get. With the certainty of four years of college, they felt ready and able to take 29 of the world. The coming exam, they knew, would be a(n) 30 task. The professor had said they could bring 31 books or notes they wanted, requesting only that they did not 32 each other, during the test. 33 they entered the classroom. The professor passed out the papers. And smiles 34 on the students’ faces as they noted there were only five essay-type questions. Three hours had passed 35 the professor began to collect the papers. The students no longer looked confident. On their faces was a frightened expression. Papers in hand, no one spoke as the professor faced the class. He looked at the 36 faces before him, and then asked, “How many completed all five questions?” 37 a hand was raised. “How many answered four?” Still no hands. “Three? Two?” The students moved restlessly in their seats. “One, then? Certainly somebody finished 38 .”But the class remained silent. The professor put down the papers. “That is exactly what I 39 ,” he said. “I just want to impress upon you that, 40 you have completed four years of engineering, there are still many things about the 41 you don’t know. These questions you couldn’t answer are relatively 42 in everyday practice. ” Then smiling, he added, “You will all 43 this course, but remember — even though you are now college graduates, your education has just 44 .” The years have 45 the name of this professor, but not the lesson he taught. 26. A. second