第二节：完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）

请认真阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

Square dancing is an American 36. It originated in America, during the California Gold Rush. Having been a 37 folk tradition since 1651, it 38 out of various traditional dances from around the world. In those days, men and women worked in groups to 39 a house or harvest crops. 40 the work was done, they usually 41 merrily and happily in a store or in a farm kitchen.

In this dance eight people work 42 a team, called a 43, to successfully complete a set of complex dance figures that are delivered by a caller, who calls out the movements. Four couples stand 44 the center of the square, each couple standing on one side of the square, the boy on the left and the girl on the 45.

Large or small numbers of people can dance 46. Sometimes 800 or 1,000 people may be dancing at the same time. 47 there may be only one square of 48 people.

Costumes are worn by those who square-dance. This makes the dancing more 49 to watch. 50 often wear full skirts of various colors with a pretty blouse. Men may have coloured shirts and western trousers, which they wear only when square-dancing. In some country areas, everyone wears his 51 clothes.

Square dancing 52 exists today, ever since President Ronald Reagan signed an Act of Congress in 1982 making square dancing the 53 Folk Dance of America. Many 54 teach square dancing in Physical Education, and there are actually square dance competitions. In all parts of the United States you will find some schools, clubs, or other groups that are square dancing for 55.

36. A. activity               B. fun                          C. pastime                    D. joy

37. A. popular               B. special                            C. common                   D. welcome

38. A. went                   B. grew                        C. developed                 D. took

39. A. build                  B. set                           C. buy                          D. fix

40. A. While                 B. Since                       C. When                       D. Before

41. A. say                        B. danced                            C. gathered                   D. stayed

42. A. like                    B. for                           C. as                               D. on

43. A. square                B. dance                       C. tradition                   D. job

44. A. walking                     B. watching                  C. surrounding                 D. facing

45. A. right                   B. centre                      C. left                          D. side

46. A. at a time                B. at one time               C. for a time                 D. at any time

47. A. And                    B. Or                           C. Then                        D. However

48. A. 4                        B. 800                          C. 8                             D. 1

49. A. interesting           B. colourful                  C. important                 D. amazing

50. A. Women               B. Men                         C. People                            D. Dancers

51. A. ordinary                B. nice                         C. best                         D. new

52. A. already               B. ever                         C. yet                           D. still

53. A. National             B. International             C. Common                  D. traditional

54. A. clubs                  B. schools                     C. countries                  D. groups

55. A. free                    B. sale                          C. interest                     D. fun

阅读理解

     Wilma was born on June 23,1940 in St Bethlehem, Tennesse.By the time she was 6, Wilma Rudolph

was given metal braces (支架) to aid her in walking.She started receiving treatment with help from her

family.A few years later, she walked without any assistance into the church.

     When she was in junior high, she joined the basketball team.She finally made an appeal to compete in

games again and when her wish was finally permitted, she amazed everyone by leading the team to an

undefeated season and the state championships.Though they lost the championship title in the end,

Wilma Rudolph earned the attention of the women's track coach, Ed Template at Tennessee State

University and was invited to join the"Tigerbelles". Her efforts paid off as she turned out to be so good

that the Tigerbelles invited her to join them in the national Olympic team trails.Not only did she make it

into the team, but she won a bronze medal in the 4?100 m relay at the 1956 Melbourne Olympics.Four

years later, Rudolph set a world 200 m record (22.9 seconds)at the 1960 US Championships.At the

Rome Olympics in 1960, she competed in the 100 m,200 m and 4?100 m relay, and equaled the world

record of 11.3 seconds in the semifinals (半决赛) of the 100 m. She won the final by three metres in

11.0 seconds, but it was not accepted as a world record.

     Wilma Rudolph's extraordinary achievements in Rome made her a darling of the European press who

gave her the nickname "The Black Gazelle (羚羊)"and "The Black Pearl". She also became the first

woman in American history to win 3 gold medals in the Olympics and was crowned "the Fastest Woman

in the World", Wilma Rudolph's spirit inspired people such as Jackie Joyner Kersee and Florence Griffith

Joyner who became the next woman to win 3 gold medals.

1. What problem did Wilma face according to Paragraph 1?

A. Not being able to speak.  

B. Not being able to walk.

C. Losing her sight.  

D. Losing her hearing.

2. According to the passage, Wilma could join the "Tigerbelles" mainly because of________.

A. her being Ed Template's favourite athlete

B. her strong appeal to Ed Template

C. her winning the championship title

D. her outstanding performances in basketball games

3. We learn that Wilma broke the world record in________.

A. the 4 ?100 m relay at the 1956 Melbourne Olympics

B. the semifinals of the 100 m at the Rome Olympics

C. the 200 m at the 1960 US Championships

D. the final of the 100 m at the Rome Olympics

4. How many people that at least won 3 Olympics gold medals inAmerican history are mentioned in

   the passage?

A. One.  

B. Three.  

C. Four.  

D. Five.

5. According to the last paragraph, Wilma's two nicknames and one title show that she had________.

A. speed, grace and beauty

B. swiftness, grace and misfortune

C. speed, kindness and responsibility

D. kindness, perseverance and beauty