- 选词填空
Part IV Reading Comprehension (Reading in Depth) (25 minutes)
Section A
Question 57 to 61 are based on the following passage.
Some years ago I was offered a writing assignment that would require three months of
travel through Europe. I had been abroad a couple of times, but I could hardly -47- to
know my way around the continent. Moreover, my knowledge of foreign languages was -48-
to a little college French.
I hesitated.How would I,unable to speak the language,-49- unfamiliar with locatl
geography or transportation systems,set up -50- and do research? It seemed
impossible,and with considerable -51- Isat down to write a letter begging off.Halfway
through,a thought ran through my mind:you can't learn if you don't try.So Iaccepted the
assignment.
There were some bad -52-.But by the time I had finished the trip I was an experienced
traveler.And ever since,I have never hesitated to head for even the most remote of
places.Without guides or even -53- bookings,confident that somehow I will manage.
The point is that the new,the different,is almost by definition -54-.But each time you
try something,you learn,and as the learning piles up,the world opens to you.
I've learned to ski at 40,and flown up the Rhine River in a -55-.And I know I'll go to
doing such things. It'S not because I'm braver or more daring than others.I'm not.But
I'll accept anxiety as another name for challenge and I believe I can -56- wonders.
注意:此部分试题请在答题卡2上作答。
A.accomplish I.manufacture
B.advanced J.moments
C.balloon K.news
D.claim L.reduced
E.constantly M.regret
F.declare N.scary
G.interviews O.totally
H.limited