I have two really good friends，Nancy and R

题目内容：

I have two really good friends，Nancy and Richard.They both believe in the ____ of positive thinking.However，though their personalities are ____，they are totally different in other areas of their lives.The biggest differences are their ___，career choice，and way of life.

Love and concern ___ Nancy’s childhood.She，along with her younger sister，was ____ by her mother and father.Nancy’s parents were __6__ in her schoolwork，making her excellent at school.On the other hand，Richard’s childhood lacked love.His parents __ him up to his grandparents when they failed to take care of him ____.His grandmother took care of him for most of his growing up years.___，since his sister did not live with him，he never really got to ____ her.

Another difference is their career choice.Nancy has always been a ____ and made a choice to work in a variety of different ____ settings：doctor’s offices，hospitals，nursing homes and a visiting nurse.Her ____ part was working with pediatrics(小儿科)．However，Richard ____ to work in the business world.He prefers to work with ____ rather than with people.

A third difference is their ____.Nancy is always on the go.She goes to yard sales，out to eat，and enjoys nature.She is ____；has five children，thirteen grandchildren，several great­grandchildren.____，Richard likes to stay home and do things alone.He is single and has no children.

I am very ____ for the fact that I have two similar yet very different friends，Nancy and Richard.This has ____ me that anyone can be a positive thinker.And it is also what makes my friendship with both of them very intriguing(有趣的) and challenging.

小题1:

A．energy

B．power

C．ability

D．effort小题2:

A．strong

B．special

C．impressive

D．similar小题3:

A．childhood

B．education

C．appearance

D．religion小题4:

A．/confirm/ied

B．filled

C．influenced

D．controlled小题5:

A．spoiled

B．moved

C．raised

D．deserted小题6:

A．absorbed

B．interested

C．involved

D．stuck小题7:

A．took

B．picked

C．called

D．gave小题8:

A．carefully

B．properly

C．strictly

D．firmly小题9:

A．Moreover

B．However

C．Instead

D．Therefore小题10:

A．visit

B．touch

C．phone

D．know小题11:

A．follower

B．receiver

C．caretaker

D．leader小题12:

A．medical

B．physical

C．political

D．chemical小题13:

A．difficult

B．complete

C．favorite

D．natural小题14:

A．agreed

B．refused

C．chose

D．remembered小题15:

A．machines

B．exhibitions

C．agreements

D．coins小题16:

A．hobby

B．custom

C．habit

D．lifestyle小题17:

A．beautiful

B．independent

C．famous

D．married小题18:

A．After all

B．In contrast

C．In a word

D．In the end小题19:

A．anxious

B．thankful

C．sorry

D．ready小题20:

A．reminded

B．persuaded

C．taught

D．acknowledged

最佳答案：

小题1:B

小题2:D

小题3:A

小题4:B

小题5:C

小题6:C

小题7:D

小题8:B

小题9:A

小题10:D

小题11:C

小题12:A

小题13:C

小题14:C

小题15:A

小题16:D

小题17:D

小题18:B

小题19:B

小题20:C

答案解析：

小题1:　B

解析　根据最后一段可知作者的两个朋友都是乐观的人，他们都相信乐观态度的力量。

小题2:　D

解析　similar相似的，与下文different相对。strong强的；special特殊的；impressive印象深刻的。

小题3:　A

解析　根据第二段首句可得到提示。

小题4:　B

解析　根据本段第四句“On the other hand，Richard’s childhood lacked love.”可知Richard的生活中缺少爱，而Nancy的生活中却充满爱。

小题5:　C

解析　Nancy和妹妹由父母抚养长大。raise抚养，养育，符合语境。spoil宠坏；move使感动；desert抛弃。

小题6:　C

解析　根据“making her excellent at school”可知父母参与到Nancy的学习中，be involved in参与到，符合语境。

小题7:D

解析　由下文Richard的父母无法照顾他可知，父母把Richard交给了爷爷奶奶。

小题8:　B

解析　根据语境：当Richard的父母不能好好地照顾他时……，可知答案选B项。

小题9:　A

解析　Moreover此外，符合语境。句意为：另外，因为Richard的妹妹不和他住在一起，所以他其实从未真正了解她。

小题10:　D

解析　get to know sb.结识某人，了解某人。

小题11:　C

解析　根据Nancy选择的事业判断，她总是选择照顾别人。caretaker护理人员，符合语境。follower追随者；receiver接受者；leader领导者。

小题12:　A

解析　根据“...doctor’s offices，hospitals，nursing homes and a visiting nurse.”可判断Nancy的事业都和医学有关。

小题13:　C

解析　 favorite对应后面的“He prefers to work with...”，指Nancy最喜欢在小儿科工作。

小题14:　C

解析　choose选择，对应上文的“...made a choice to work in...”。

小题15:　A

解析　与下文with people作对比，Richard更喜欢和机器打交道。

小题16:　D

解析　根据本段介绍的内容可知Nancy和Richard的生活方式不同。

小题17:　D

解析　married(已婚的)对应后面的single(单身的)。

小题18:　B

解析　句意为：相反，Richard喜欢呆在家里，独自做事。in contrast相反，符合句意。after all毕竟；in a word总之；in the end最后。

小题19:　B

解析　由语境可知，拥有两个信念相同，但童年经历、事业和生活方式完全不同的朋友，作者心中充满感激之情。be thankful for感激……。

小题20:　C

解析　这件事让作者知道任何人都可以成为乐观的人。只有C项符合语境。

考点核心：

人物传记类文章的文体特征：

人物传记是记叙文体的一种，主要描写某人的生平事迹、趣闻轶事、生活背景、个性特征、成长奋斗历程等，包含记叙文的时间、地点、人物、事件等要素。其特点是以时间的先后或事件的发展为主线，空间或逻辑线索贯穿文章始终，脉络清楚，可读性较强。