高二英语周练 Dec.18.docxVIP

高二英语周练 Dec.18 命制人：单晓玲 审核人：审核组 一、完型填空 In a village near Nuremberg lived a family with eighteen children. Merely to keep food on the table, the goldsmith father worked eighteen hours a day. Despite their 1 condition, two of Durers children had a dream to seek their talent for 2 , but they knew well their father would never be able to send 3 of them to Nuremberg to study at the Academy. The two boys finally worked out an agreement. They would toss（扔） a coin. The 4 would work in the nearby mines to support his brother. Albrecht Durer __5 the toss and went off to Nuremberg. Albert went into the dangerous mines and, for the next four years, financed his brother, 6 work at the academy was almost an 7 success. Albrechts woodcuts and oils were 8 better than those of his professors and he soon was earning considerable fees 9 his works. When the young 10 returned home, the Durer family held a festive dinner. Albrecht rose to toast to his beloved brother, Now, Albert, it is your 11 to seek your dream. I will support you. All heads turned to the far end of the table, 12 Albert sat, tears streaming down his pale face, while he sobbed and repeated, No ...no. Finally, Albert rose and 13 the tears from his cheeks. He said softly, I cannot go to Nuremberg, brother. It is too late for me. Look 14 four years in the mines have done to my hands! The bones in every finger have been smashed at least once, and I cannot even hold a glass to 15 your toast. Today, Albrecht Durers masterful works 16 in every great museum in the world, but chances are great 17 you, like most people, are familiar with only one of them. Albrecht Durer drew his brothers abused hands with palms together and thin fingers stretched skyward. He 18 it The Praying Hands. Next time you see that touching creation, take 19 second look. Let it be your reminder, if you still need one, that no one ever makes it 20 ! 1. A. hopeful B. lucky C. disappointed D. hopeless 2. A. music