2014届高考英语二轮专题提升：完形填空3.docVIP

2014届高考英语二轮专题提升：完形填空 1.完形填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分分）One afternoon I toured an art museum while waiting for my husband to finish a business meeting. I was looking forward to a quiet 36 of the splendid artwork. A young 37 viewing the paintings ahead of me 38 nonstop between themselves. I watched them a moment and decided the lady was doing all the talking. I admired the man’s 39 for putting up with her 40 stream of words. 41 by their noise, I moved on. I met them several times as I moved 42 the various rooms of art. Each time I heard her continuous flow of words, I moved away 43 . I was standing at the counter of the museum gift shop making a 44 when the couple approached the 45 . Before they left, the man 46 into his pocket and pulled out a white object. He 47 it into a long stick and then 48 his way into the coatroom to get his wife’s jacket. “He’s a 49 man,” the clerk at the counter said. “Most of us would give up if we were blinded at such a young age. During his recovery, he made a promise his life wouldn’t change. So, as before, he and his wife come in 50 there is a new art show.” “But what does he get out of the art?” I asked. “He can’t see.” “Can’t see! You’re 51 . He sees a lot. More than you and I do,” the clerk said. “His wife 52 each painting so he can see it in his head.” I learned something about patience, 53 and love that day. I saw the patience of a young wife describing paintings to a person without 54 and the courage of a husband who would not 55 blindness to change his life. And I saw the love shared by two people as I watched this couple walk away, their arms intertwined. ( ) 36. A. touch B. view C. wander D. stare ( ) 37. A. couple B. lady C. man D. clerk ( ) 38. A. yelled B. argued C. chatted D. screamed ( ) 39. A. attempt B. independence C. wisdom D. patience ( ) 40. A. vivid B. constant C. casual D. vague ( ) 41. A. Adopted