2010-2011信宜一模英语试卷.doc

2010-2011信宜一模拟考试英语 第一节 完形填空 In 1971 a young man who grew up very poor was traveling across the country, trying to make a new start for himself. Along the way he had 1.completely run out of money and was forced to spend the night in his 2.car. This continued until one 3.morning, after a week of sleeping in his car, he walked 4.nervously into a diner and ordered a big breakfast. After eating his first good meal in weeks, he found himself5. lying to the waiter, telling him he had lost his wallet. The waiter, 6.who was also the owner, walked behind the stool where the young man had been sitting. He 7.bent down, and came up with a $20 bill that looked as if it had fallen on the floor. ?Son, you must have 8.dropped this,? the owner said. The young man couldn’t believe his luck! He quickly paid for the 9.breakfast, left a tip, 10.bought gas with the change, and headed West. On the way out of town, it dawned on him. ‘Maybe nobody dropped the money at all. Maybe the owner of the restaurant just knew I was in trouble and he helped me in a way that didn’t embarrass me. What a kind person he is! If I have the11. chance in the future, I will do the same to help others.” Now older, the man lives near Kansas City. Each year he gives away thousands of dollars to poor people. He is known as the ‘Secret Santa,’ because at Christmas time each year, he personally hands money out to those homeless people on the street, at laundromats, and at diners. Last year, he gave more than $50,000 away in Kansas City and New York City.‘I’ve lived the story, so I know it’s definitely more blessed to12. give than receive, because it comes back to you many, many times over,’ he says. He is 13.grateful to be able to pass the 15.kindness he received so many years ago. ‘It’s something that never happened to them before,’ he says. ‘It restores some faith in humanity. ?? 第二节 语法填空 The Internet has become part of young people’s life. ____16____ report shows that 38% of students often use the