广东省广州市2014届高三备考冲刺（查漏补缺）英语试题（1）
I 语言知识及应用 (共两节，满分45分)
第一节 完形填空 (共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从1～15各题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
I chose to live in the beautiful Cumberland Valley of Maryland after I completed my service in the army. 1 , at that time there were few jobs available in the area. With a little research I found that a number of companies in the area were either owned or 2 by an unusual businessman, Henry House, whose rise from poverty to riches 3 me. However, he was known for being 4 to job seekers.
I interviewed some people and found that Mr House’s major interest was in his drive for power and 5 . Since he protected himself from people like me by use of a 6 and strict secretary, I 7 her interests and goals and only then did I pay an unannounced visit at her office. When I told her I had a plan which might bring her boss financial and political success, she became enthusiastic. I also talked with her about her constructive 8 in his success. After this
9 , she arranged for me to meet Mr House.
I entered his 10 and impressive office, determined not to ask directly for a 11 . He was seated behind a large carved desk and 12 at me, “How about it, young man?” The volume of his voice surprised me but I remained calm. I said, “Mr. House, I believe I can make money for you.” Although he didn’t get up, he 13 me to sit in one of the large chairs. I described my ideas and the qualifications I had to 14 these ideas, as well as how they would contribute to his personal success and that of his businesses.
He 15 me at once and for over twenty years I have grown in his enterprises and we both have prospered.
1. A. Firstly B. Unfortunately C. Interestingly D. Thankfully
2. A. named B. refused C. banned D. controlled
3. A. annoyed B. interested C. alarmed D. puzzled
4. A. kind B. cruel C. inaccessible D. superior
