限时阅读训练四

高一英语 制作人：邹海霞 审核人：陈国平 流水编号 ： 005高一英语限时阅读训练(四)一 完形填空That old pickle jar (泡菜坛), as far back as I can remember, sat on the floor beside the dresser in my parents bedroom. When he got ready for bed, Dad would 36 his pockets and put his coins into the 37 . It was a nightly 38 for many years in our home. When the jar was 39 , we would take the coins to the bank. Each time, as he slid the box of coins across the counter toward the cashier, he would say 40 , “These are for my sons college fund. Hell 41 work at the mill all his life like me.” The years passed. I 42 college and took a job in another town. Once, while 43 my parents, I noticed that the pickle jar in my parents bedroom was 44 . A lump (小块) rose in my throat as I 45 where the jar had always stood. My dad was a man of few 46 , and never lectured me on the 47 of determination and faith, but the pickle jar had taught me all these 48 . In my mind, it defined, more than anything else, how much my dad had 49 me. No matter how 50 things got at home, Dad continued to drop his coins into the jar. The first Christmas after my daughter Jessica was born, we spent the holiday with my parents. After dinner, I walked into my parents bedroom. To my 51 , in the spot beside the dresser, as if it had never been 52 , stood the old pickle jar, the bottom already covered with coins. I walked over to the pickle jar, dug down into 53 ，and pulled out a fistful of coins. With the strong 54 choking (使哽咽) me, I dropped the coins into the jar. I looked up and saw Dad who was carrying Jessica. Our eyes locked, and I knew he was feeling the same. 55 one of us could speak.36. A. pick B. tear C. empty D. clean37. A. bag B. jar C. drawer D. dresser38. A. routine B. experience C. gathering D. performance39. A. broken B. moved C. filled D. prepared40. A. nervously B. calmly C. secretly D. proudly41. A. never B. also C. soon D. always42. A. entered B. started C. finished D. dropped43. A. asking B. visiting C. showing D. ringing44. A. gone B. empty C. dirty D. lost45. A. checked B. searched C. stared D. found46. A. words B. smiles C. ideas D. stories47. A. similarities B. differences C. standards D. values48. A. beliefs B. virtuesC. thoughts D. experiences49. A. loved B. required C. pushed D. understood50. A. dull B. easy C. tough D. wrong51. A. curiosity B. satisfaction C. amazement D. embarrassment52. A. damaged B. removed C. stolen D. decorated53. A. the dresser B. the jar C. my handbag D. my pocket54. A. emotions B. flavors C. interest D. desire55. A. No B. Either C. Neither D. Each二 任务型阅读The traditional American family is a nuclear family. A nuclear family refers to a husband and wife and their children. In some cultures, people live close to their extended family. Several generations may even live together. In America, only in a few cases does more than one household live under one roof. American values receive a warm welcome in the home. Many homes are run like a democracy. Each family member can have a say. A sense of equality often exists in American homes. Instead of fearing Mom and Dad, children may think of them as good friends. Husbands and wives often share household chores. In many cases, a child can enjoy privacy in his or her own bedroom. Often parents give children freedom to make their own decisions. Preschoolers choose what clothes to wear or which toys to buy. Young adults generally make their own choices about what career to pursue and whom to marry. Families in America, like those in every culture, face many problems. Social pressures are breaking apart more and more American homes. Over half of U.S. marriages now end in divorce. More than one in four American children is growing up in single-parent homes. As a result, many people believe the American family is in trouble. Even so, there is still reason for hope. Many organizations are working hard to strengthen families. Americans almost unanimously believe that the family is one of the most important parts of life. The vast majority also feel that the traditional two-parent family is best for children. As a result, more and more people are making their family a priority. Many women are quitting their jobs to stay home with their children. Husbands and wives are making a concentrated effort to keep their marriages solid. The United Nations has declared 1994 the “International Year of the Family.” Not just in America, but all over the world, people recognize the importance of strong families. How do you strengthen the family bond? Do special things for each other. Talk with each other. Play together. Spend time together. American FamiliesDefinition It is a “nuclear family.” That is, they (72) _ live together with another household.Values American people advocate a democratic, (73) _ and free (74) _ within their home.(71)_ with American familiesThere are many family problems as a (75)_of social pressure.Many couples divorce.1/4American children are (76) _ up by their single parent.Hopes for American familiesNot only organizations but also (77) _ are making great efforts to strengthen familiesThe United Nations has (78)_1994 the “International Year of the Family.”Individuals hold the (79) _ that a harmonious family is good for society as well as for children. The key to achieving this is