完形填空 It has always been my dream to attend college. When I was younger, I would watch TV shows with college students having lots of 1.It looked like a great experience-going to parties,2with friends and letting the good times 3 When I entered high school, however, I started learning the real4 of college-to get a good education and a well-paid job. Therefore, with a passion for success in life, I expressed my 5about attending university to my parents. They were6I'd chosen the path, but were disappointed because they couldn't 7the cost. Upset and stressed, I started looking for 8to pay myself. My search for money began online. I went to every free scholarship search engine and spent up to five hours each day looking for scholarships I 9for. It was hard, but I knew it would10When I'd found almost all the scholarships I could apply for, I11them by deadline, which gave me a way to prioritize my schedule. After12 everything, it was time to fill out the applications. Despite the amounts, ranging from$100 to $40,000, I took each scholarship13because together they would fund my goal. With this in my mind, the hardest part began: writing the essays. To 14my writing, I asked friends, relatives and teachers to15over my work. Now I've won16scholarships and can attend college for free. The scholarship search truly made me a17person. I learned the importance of setting a(n)18 and accomplishing it.19 I did have to read several rejection letters, those made me stronger. I'm thrilled I had the opportunity to learn more about my20to succeed no matter what difficulties got in my way.
(1)
A .
fun
B .
energy
C .
fancy
D .
interest
(2)
A .
dropping out
B .
holding out
C .
hanging out
D .
sticking out
(3)
A .
roll
B .
stop
C .
last
D .
burst
(4)
A .
status
B .
origin
C .
power
D .
value
(5)
A .
doubts
B .
worry
C .
thoughts
D .
disappointment
(6)
A .
confused
B .
astonished
C .
delighted
D .
terrified
(7)
A .
bear
B .
consume
C .
cover
D .
afford
(8)
A .
keys
B .
ways
C .
fellows
D .
approaches
(9)
A .
accounted
B .
qualified
C .
allowed
D .
prepared
(10)
A .
pay off
B .
take off
C .
fall off
D .
put off
(11)
A .
selected
B .
sorted
C .
saved
D .
shared
(12)
A .
realizing
B .
describing
C .
organizing
D .
absorbing
(13)
A .
easily
B .
effectively
C .
slightly
D .
seriously
(14)
A .
exchange
B .
convey
C .
perfect
D .
translate
(15)
A .
get
B .
take
C .
read
D .
turn
(16)
A .
few
B .
extra
C .
enough
D .
complete
(17)
A .
better
B .
calmer
C .
luckier
D .
wealthier
(18)
A .
target
B .
example
C .
standard
D .
task
(19)
A .
Because
B .
Since
C .
While
D .
When
(20)
A .
drive
B .
anxiety
C .
curiosity
D .
freedom
答案:(1)A;(2)C;(3)A;(4)D;(5)C;(6)C;(7)D;(8)B;(9)B;(10)A;(11)B;(12)C;(13)D;(14)C;(15)C;(16)C;(17)A;(18)A;(19)C;(20)A;