第二节 完形填空 (共20小题;每小题1分，满分20分)

请认真阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的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。

Accomplishment is often deceptive (导致误解的) because we don’t see the pain and perseverance that produced it. So we may credit the with brains or lucky break, and let ourselves off the hook(为自己开脱) because we in both two. Not that we could all be concert pianists just by exercising enough discipline. ___38___, each of us has the makings of success in some effort, but we will achieve this only if we ___39___ our wills and work at it.

How can we acquire stick-to-itiveness? There is no simple, fast ___40___. But I have developed a way of thinking that has 41 my own weak will more than once. Here are the basic elements:

“Won’t” power. This is as important as will power. Discipline means choices. Every time you say yes to a goal or objective, you say no to many more. Every prize has its ___42___. The prize is the yes; the price is the no. Igor Gorin, the noted Ukrainian-American baritone(男中音), told of his early days studying . He loved to smoke a pipe, but one day his professor said, “Igor, you will have to made up your mind ___44___ you are going to be a great singer, or a great pipe smoker. You cannot be both.” ___45___, the pipe went.

Delayed gratification (喜悦). M. Scott Peck, M.D., author of the best-seller The Road less Traveled, this tool of discipline as “a process of ___47___ the pain and pleasure of life in such a way as to enhance the ___48___ by meeting and experiencing the pain first and ___49___ it over with.”

This might ___50___ routine daily decisions—something as ___51___ as skipping a favorite late-night TV show and getting to bed early, to be wide awake for a meeting the next morning. Or it might involve longer-term ___52___.

The secret of such commitment is getting past the pain and seeing the delight. “The fact is that many ___53___ efforts aren’t fun,” says one radio and TV commentator. “True, all work and no play makes Johnny a dull boy. But trying to turn everything we do into ___54___ makes for terrible frustrations, because life—even the most rewarding one—includes circumstances that aren’t ___55___ at all. I like my job as a journalist. It’s personally satisfying, but it isn’t always joyful.”

36. A. producer B. applicant C. achiever D. performer

37. A. fall short B. come over C. leave behind D. work out

38. A. Meanwhile B. Still C. Rather D. Besides

39. A. restrict B. delay C. apply D. prefer

40. A. dimension B. formula C. dilemma D. foundation

41. A. damaged B. allowed C. suffered D. rescued

42. A. root B. result C. price D. goal

43. A. sound B. voice C. noise D. whistle

44. A. that B. if C. whether D. how

45. A. Instead B. Moreover C. However D. Therefore

46. A. forms B. manages C. shapes D. describes

47. A. determining B. scheduling C. mixing D. substitutes

48. A. commitment B. tool C. mind D. pleasure

49. A. look B. think C. take D. get

50. A. make B. involve C. attach D. undergo

51. A. reasonable B. delightful C. simple D. strange

52. A. resolutions B. debates C. contrasts D. routines

53. A. visible B. experimental C. worthwhile D. challenging

54. A. work B. play C. hobbies D. efforts

55. A. unique B. smooth C. easy D. fun

第三部分 阅读理解 (共15小题;每小题2分，满分30分)

请认真阅读下列短文，从短文后各题所给的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。

A wonderful Cornish self catering holiday cottage

Cider Cottage is the perfect place to escape and unwind.

It is ideally located to explore and enjoy all that Cornwall has to offer.

Cider Cottage sleeps five in a lovely countryside setting, with all home

comforts. Recently fully renovated to a high standard, the Cottage was

awarded a 4 Star rating by Visit England.

It is a detached property full of character, with exposed feature stone walls and ceiling beams.

In the past the building was used to store and crush apples to produce local Cornish cider.

One step inside the door and you will know you have found somewhere special to spend

your holiday.

Cider Cottage has three comfortable bedrooms, of which the Master

bedroom has a king size bed and an en-suite bathroom.

A spacious fully equipped Kitchen and Dining room fitted with a

ceramic hob and oven, microwave, washing machine, dishwasher and

tumble dryer. We also supply all those kitchen essentials that you won’t

want to pack.

Down a flight of steps is the large cosy Lounge, with exposed

feature stone walling and beams that date back hundreds of years.

Set between the south Cornwall coast and enigmatic Bodmin Moor, in

lovely countryside, Cider Cottage is just 1 mile from the historic town of

Liskeard and a short drive from the lovely fishing village of Looe with its

wonderful sandy beach.

The cottage is ideal for families and couples alike, whether you just want to relax or enjoy the wide variety of activities and attractions or nearby outdoor pursuits such as cycling and horse-riding.

The ancient market town of Liskeard has a choice of cafes, restaurants, takeaways, pubs & supermarkets. A main line Railway Station also serves the town, giving the opportunity for car free days out.

56. How can Cider Cottage be described as?

A. Unique, attractive and well-designed. B. Suitable, mysterious and well-located.

C. Relaxing, convenient and well-furnished. D. Practical, comfortable and well-managed.

57. According to the information given, Cider Cottage is ______.

A. in the center of town B. far away from the seaside

C. for sale at the moment D. suitable for a family of five