天津市耀华中学2017届高考英语冲刺导练15.docVIP

天津市耀华中学2017届高考英语冲刺导练（22） 【读写应用综合训练】 一、完形填空Cloze 1_22记叙文 -12  Five months after my husband Steve died. I woke up one morning to the maddening sound of a leaking faucet (水龙头). I knew it needed repairs badly, but it 16 me so much just to think of it. All our 17 life, I was the artist, bringing to our house much imagination. Steve was the 18 one. He had a real gift for handling chores (家务活). 19 me from unpleasant repair jobs. But how could such a good man have his life cut short so suddenly ! I had been so sad and angry that I completely 20 the house. That leaky faucet somehow awakened me to the fact that I now had to 21 the challenge of getting things fixed. I got a workman named Ahmed. Entering the house, he stopped before a picture of Steve and me. Doesnt your husband 22 this kind of work? he asked. Its not hard. He died months ago. When he was alive, he did all the repair jobs 23 , I said quietly. Ahmed looked at me 24 . but didnt reply. He fixed the faucet, adjusted the dishwasher door, and replaced a showerhead. Apparently he was gifted as Steve had been. He did a(n) 25 job. I asked him to name his fee. No charge, Maam. he said. My father died early, and the neighbors helped my family through. By fixing a faucet, Ahmed mended my soul. Although I would sure carry the pain of 26 with me along, Ahmed reminded me of the abundant 27 in the world. 16. A. hurt B. puzzled C. cost D. disappointed 17. A. separate B. shared C. spiritual D. social 18. A. active B. caring C. careless D. practical 19. A. attracting B. sheltering C. driving D. prohibiting 20. A. ignored B. hated C. cleaned D. missed 21. A. come up with B. face up to C. look forward to D. step away from 22. A. begin B. check C. like D. find 23. A. gratefully B. firmly C. bravely D. wonderfully 24. A. strangely B. innocently C. painfully D. sympathetically 25. A. terrible B. excellent C. important