Cloze How men first learned to invent words is unknown; 1 , the origin of language is a mystery. All we really know is that men, unlike animals, somehow invented certain 2 to express thoughts and feelings, actions and things, 3 they could communicate with each other; and that later they agreed 4 certain signs, called letters, which could be 5 to represent those sounds, and which could be 6 . Those sounds, whether spoken, 7 written in letters, we call words. The power of words, then, lies in their 8 —the things they bring up before our minds. Words become 9 with meaning for us by experience; 10 the longer we live, the more certain words 11 to us the happy and sad events of our past; and the more we 12 , the more the number of words that mean something to us 13 . Great writers are those who not only have great thoughts but also express these thoughts in words which appeal 14 to our minds and emotions. This 15 and telling use of words is what we call 16 style. Above all, the real poet is a master of 17 . He can convey his meaning in words which sing like music, and which 18 their position and association can 19 men to tears. We should, therefore, learn to choose our words carefully and use them accurately, or they will 20 our speech or writing silly and vulgar.
1.
A.in addition
B.in other words
C.in a word
D.in summary
A B C D
B
2.
A.sounds
B.gestures
C.signs
D.movements
A B C D
A
3.
A.such that
B.as that
C.so that
D.in that
A B C D
C
4.
A.in
B.with
C.of
D.upon
A B C D
C
5.
A.spelt
B.combined
C.written
D.copied
A B C D
B
6.
A.written down
B.handed down
C.remembered
D.observed
A B C D
A
7.
A.and
B.yet
C.also
D.or
A B C D
D
8.
A.functions
B.associations
C.roles
D.links
A B C D
B
9.
A.filled
B.full
C.live
D.active
A B C D
A
10.
A.but
B.or
C.yet
D.and
A B C D
D
11.
A.reappear
B.recall
C.remember
D.recollect
A B C D
B
12.
A.read and think
B.read and recall
C.read and learn
D.read and recite
A B C D
C
13.
A.raises
B.increases
C.improves
D.emerges
A B C D
B
14.
A.intensively
B.extensively
C.broadly
D.powerfully
A B C D
D
15.
A.charming
B.academic
C.conventional
D.common
A B C D
A
16.
A.written
B.spoken
C.literary
D.dramatic
A B C D
C
17.
A.signs
B.words
C.style
D.sound
A B C D
B
18.
A.in
B.on
C.over
D.by
A B C D
D
19.
A.move
B.engage
C.make
D.force
A B C D
A
20.
A.transform
B.change
C.make
D.convert
A B C D
C
Here is some advice on food shopping. The 21 family spends about one-sixth of its income 22 food. Because food is expensive, it is important to spend the money wisely when you shop. A careful shopper can prepare nourishing and delicious meals 23 . Here are some 24 to help you shop better. Buy only the food you need. There are several ways to 25 buying extra food. First, make a shopping list before you go to the store. Then, when you are at the store, 26 your list carefully. 27 , do not go shopping if you are hungry. When you are hungry, foods look very delicious and you want to buy more than you need. 28 , to shopping 29 if you can. If you shop with young children, they often ask you to buy them unnecessary food like candy. When you have a 30 , choose the 31 expensive brand of a product. There are three points to remember when you buy a can of tomatoes, for example. First, look at the advertisements in the newspaper to see if your supermarket is 32 a "special" on canned tomatoes. In 33 , when you are in the store, you should check the price 34 pound of tomatoes. Sometimes you save money if you buy the larger size can. Sometimes, 35 , you do not. Third, remember that a grade A product or a more expensive product is not necessarily 36 healthful than a grade B or less expensive product. Grade A tomatoes may look better, but all canned tomatoes have the same nutrients. Shoppers seem to have special difficulties when they buy fresh fruits and vegetables. There are several things to consider when buying fresh foods. Because fresh foods 37 if they are not used, you have to buy the correct amount 38 the number of people you are serving. In addition, plan to use fresh foods that are in season because fresh foods are generally less expensive then. Lastly, choose fruits and vegetables that 39 a bright, fresh color. A good color is often a 40 that the food has a lot of vitamins.
21.
A.average
B.single
C.plain
D.usual
A B C D
A
[解析] average意为“一般的,平均的”,如:the average income“平均收入”,an average student“一名普通学生”。题句指“一般家庭”,故A项符合题意。D项usual也含有“平常的”之意,但它强调习惯性的,符合规章制度的,不如average贴近上下文。B项single“单一的”,C项plain“朴素的”,均不符合题意。