阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
My sister Blythe is one ofthe highest achievers I've ever known. Growing up, she was1in absolutely everything. She remains the most gifted 2 I've ever met. She's received many prizes in sports competitions.
2007 was 3 for our family. We lost our brother in July to cancer. After over a year, I had no choice but to put one 4 in front of the other. It happened only because the sun continued to rise day after day. At the same time, Blythe 5 and committed herself to efforts that demanded her 6 best, including a fourth place finish in her final Olympics. We watched nervously. Fourth can be a 7 place to get in a highly competitive competition like this. We released a collective sigh of 8 and cheered when we saw her huge smile.
She has since 9 gracefully from the sport. Needless to say, she continues to 10herself, winning cooking competitions anddoing well in flag football. Meanwhile, I'm always at home in her 11 whenever necessary.
I have watched Blythe with 12 and in wonder since my earliest memories—I 13do now.
I have worried about every risk, wishing I could protect her from every hurt, and smiled happily with 14 at every reward. Knowing that the very person I have watched grow up from the beginning is the one who has lived the best life helps me believe that I 15.
(1)
A .
brilliant
B .
active
C .
engaged
D .
absorbed
(2)
A .
expert
B .
student
C .
athlete
D .
performer
(3)
A .
meaningful
B .
cruel
C .
significant
D .
frightening
(4)
A .
view
B .
point
C .
hand
D .
foot
(5)
A .
startedoff
B .
pulledtogether
C .
held on
D .
rose up
(6)
A .
constant
B .
absolute
C .
extra
D .
initial
(7)
A .
tiredness
B .
relief
C .
admiration
D .
sympathy
(8)
A .
calm
B .
interesting
C .
pleasant
D .
broad
(9)
A .
retired
B .
benefited
C .
separated
D .
suffered
(10)
A .
change
B .
fight
C .
win
D .
challenge
(11)
A .
memory
B .
company
C .
place
D .
opinion
(12)
A .
amazement
B .
curiosity
C .
anxiety
D .
disbelief
(13)
A .
still
B .
barely
C .
already
D .
simply
(14)
A .
envy
B .
pride
C .
dignity
D .
ambition
(15)
A .
succeed
B .
shine
C .
mature
D .
matter
答案:(1)A;(2)C;(3)B;(4)D;(5)D;(6)B;(7)C;(8)B;(9)A;(10)D;(11)B;(12)C;(13)A;(14)B;(15)D;