语言知识运用(共两节,满分45分)
第一节 (共20小题;每小题1.5分,满分30分)
阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
[2020·河北省高三六校联考]I grew up in North Little Rock, Arkansas in a working class, AfricanAmerican neighborhood. I went to middle school in an __1__ neighborhood. I was one of the few black students in my class. I was often __2__ for being “too smart” or even “too white”. I knew if I wanted to do extremely well, I had to __3__ my fears of exploring a strange neighborhood. Despite often feeling __4__, I made use of the educational opportunities and __5__ for excellence.
During my senior year of high school, my father died after a long __6__ with the disease. His death forced me into __7__ at an early age. I was fortunate enough to __8__ a full academic scholarship in Southern Methodist University. To __9__ myself, I also delivered newspapers, tutored, worked at the mall, and __10__ worked as an intern (实习生) at IBM. It wasn't easy for me. __11__, I developed a strong work ethic (行为准则) that continues to __12__ me to this day.
After graduation, I set my __13__ on Wall Street and accepted a (n) __14__ as a financial analyst for a large investment bank in New York City. Years later, I __15__ the fact that I really wanted to do something that made a __16__ difference in an underserved community. So, I __17__ and then joined Teach for America as Chief Financial Officer. I will be forever __18__ for that lifechanging opportunity to help others. It was an important __19__: I learned that pushing for __20__ happiness often has little to do with financial gain and more to do with finding your passion (激情) in your job.
1.A.unusual B.uncomfortable
C.unfamiliar D.unbearable
2.A.blamed B.teased
C.pushed D.treated
3.A.ignore B.understand
C.overcome D.confirm
4.A.out of control B.out of patience
C.out of balance D.out of place
5.A.aimed B.accounted
C.searched D.waited
6.A.flight B.battle
C.separation D.process
7.A.loneliness B.loss
C.independence D.awkwardness
8.A.receive B.accept
C.seek D.reach
9.A.improve B.support
C.train D.develop
10.A.eventually B.specially
C.naturally D.seriously
11.A.Instead B.Still
C.Therefore D.Then
12.A.serve B.protect
C.strike D.interpret
13.A.gifts B.abilities
C.fears D.sights
14.A.scholarship B.interview
C.turn D.position
15.A.relied on B.focused on
C.awoke to D.stuck to
16.A.temporary B.complex
C.flexible D.positive
17.A.resigned B.retired
C.hesitated D.insisted
18.A.hungry B.grateful
C.anxious D.responsible
19.A.moment B.dream
C.officer D.step
20.A.traditional B.spiritual
C.professional D.fundamental