北京市房山区2022-2023学年高二下学期期中英语试题 .docxVIP

2023北京房山高二(下)期中 英语 第一节 完形填空(共10小题;每小题1. 5分，共15分) 阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 For most people, having things stolen feels like an offence. Robbie Pruitt admitted that he got mad when he discovered the theft of his mountain bike last September. But soon enough, his ___1___ took a turn. After letting go of his anger and frustration, he found himself on a road to sympathy instead. For Robbie, a keen bicyclist, the first thing to do was ___2___ his stolen bike. But when he went shopping, he found few available, which got him thinking: What if the lack of bikes was Covid-19 related, and what if the person who’d taken his bike really needed ___3___ to get to work? With that thought in mind, Robbie came up with a plan and posted it on the community website. He ___4___ to fix bikes free of charge for anyone who needed it. He also asked for unwanted bikes, which he would repair — again for free. And then he would donate them to folks who could truly use them but didn’t have the ___5___ to buy one. The day the post went live, Robbie received thirty used bicycles. Then came more than 500 enquiries for detailed information. By the end of 2020, Robbie had repaired more than 140 for donation or to be ___6___ to their owners. Robbie tries to give his donations to families that are truly ___7___. Upon simply satisfying a material need, he has provided an opportunity for kids in his neighborhood to learn how to fix their own bikes. In addition to practical skills, Robbie’s lessons teach teamwork, encourage self-worth, and promote feelings of community. ___8___ , the kids have gained a sense of accomplishment. “It’s a really great experience for kids,” said a neighbor in an interview with the local newspaper. “Robbie is certainly providing a ___9___ , but it’s not just the bikes. It’s the relationships in the community. It’s the ____10____ that he can make on people.” 1. A. emotions B. career C. opinions D. route 2. A. ride B. lock C. repair D. replace 3. A