2014高考英语完形填空精编特训17.docVIP

2014高考英语完形填空精编特训17 第*套 An elderly carpenter was ready to retire. He told his employer of his plans to 36 the house-building business to live a more 37 life with his wife and 38 his extended family. He would miss the paycheck（工资）each week, but he wanted to retire. They could 39 . The employer was 40 to see his good worker go and asked if he could build just one more house as a personal favor. The carpenter said yes, 41 over time it was easy to see that his heart was not in his work. He used bad workmanship and 42 materials. It was an unfortunate way to 43 a dedicated（献身的）career. When the carpenter finished his work, his employer came to 44 the house. Then he handed the front-door 45 to the carpenter and said, “This is your house.---my 46 to you.” The carpenter was shocked! What a 47 ! If he had only known he was building his own house, he would have done it all so differently. 48 it is with us. We build our lives, a day at a time, often putting 49 than our best into the building. Then, with a shock, we 50we have to live in the house we have built. If we could do it over, we would do it much differently. But, you cannot 51 You are the carpenter, and every day you hammer a nail, place a board, or build a wall. Someone 52 said, “Life is a do-it-yourself project.” Your 53 and the choices you 54 today, help build the “house” you will live in tomorrow. Therefore, build 55! 36. A. continue B. start C. leave D. find 37. A. leisurely B. lonely C. orderly D. friendly 38. A support B. share C. enjoy D. care 39. A. go off B. get by C. pass on D. work away 40. A. polite B. nervous C. proud D. sorry 41. A. but B. while C. which D. before 42. A. perfect B.inferior（劣质的） C.superior D.tough 43. A. satisfy B. improve C. meet D. end 44. A. buy B. repair C. inspect D. sell 45. A. roof B. window