2013年高考英语试题及答案（天津卷）

第二节：完形填空（共20小题：每小题1. 5分，满分30分）

阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从16～35各题所给出的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。

As I held my father’s hands one night, I couldn’t help but notice their calluses(老茧）and roughness. His hands tell the story of his life as a ___16___, including all his struggles.

One summer, I remember, a drought (旱灾）hit Ontario, turning it into a ___17___desert. On one of those hot mornings I was picking sweet corn with my dad to fill the last___18___ from the grocery store. Fifty dozen was all we needed, which ___19___ took twenty minutes. That morning, however, the process didn’t ___20___ quickly. After forty minutes of aimlessly walking in the field, we___21____needed twenty dozen. I was completely frustrated and ___22___. Dropping the basket heavily, I declared, “If the store wants its last twenty dozen, they can pick it themselves,” Dad ____23___. “Just think, my little girl, only ten dozen left for each of us and then we’re ___24___.” Such is Dad—whatever problem he ___25___, he never gives up.

___26___, the disastrous effects of the drought were felt all over our county. It was a challenging time for everyone, ___27___ Dad remained optimistic. He ___28___ to be grateful for other things like good health and food on our plated. Only then did I truly begin to ___29___ Dad and his faith that guided us through the hard times.

Dad is also a living example of real ___30___. From dawn to dusk, he works countless hours to ___31___our family. He always puts our happiness ___32___ his own, and never fails to cheer me on at my sports games ___33___ his exhaustion after long days. His loving and selfless nature has inspired me to become more sympathetic and ___34___ putting others first.

Dad, the life ___35___ I have learned from you will stay with me forever. You are my father, teacher, friend and, most importantly, my hero.(www.yygrammar.com)

16. A. teacher           B. gardener               C. farmer                  D. grocer

17. A. stormy            B. lively                    C. disappearing          D. burning

18. A. order              B. form                    C. gap                      D. position

19. A. repeatedly       B. normally               C. finally                   D. really

20. A. go                  B. begin                    C. occur                   D. change

21. A. yet                 B. still                       C. even                     D. nearly

22. A. surprised         B. nervous                C. angry                   D. frightened

23. A. apologized       B. cried                    C. complained           D. laughed

24. A. lost                 B. done                     C. gone                    D. touched

25. A. meets with      B. brings up              C. works out             D. thinks about

26. A. Thankfully      B. Hopefully              C. Unfortunately        D. Strangely

27. A. or                   B. for                       C. so                        D. but

28. A. happened        B. seemed                 C. continued             D. aimed

29. A. face                B. appreciate             C. examine                D. question

30. A. love                B. pride                    C. friendship             D. honesty

31. A. support           B. settle                    C. start                     D. impress

32. A. after               B. before                  C. beside                  D. under

33. A. in spite of        B. in terms of            C. in control of          D. in place of

34. A. careful            B. regretful               C. considerate           D. humorous

35. A. history            B. motto                   C. patterns                D. lessons

2013年高考英语试题及答案（天津卷）

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