第二节：完形填空（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）My brother-in

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第二节：完形填空（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）

My brother-in-law lifted out a package in which was delicate lingerie（女式内衣）“Jan bought it 8 years ago 36 she never wore it. She was 37 it for a special occasion.” He put it with the other clothes we were taking to the mortician（殡仪员）. “Don't save anything for a special occasion. Every day when you're 38 is a special gift.” he said.

I remembered those words through the funeral（葬礼）and the days that followed when I helped with all the chores after Jan's sudden 39 . I thought about them on the plane returning to California. I'm 40 thinking about his words, and they've 41 my attitude towards life. I'm admiring the view 42 worrying about the weeds in the garden. I'm spending more time with my family and friends and 43 time in committee meetings.

Whenever possible, life should be an experience to 44 , not tolerate. I'm trying to recognize these moments and 45 them. “Someday” and “one of these days” are 46 from my vocabulary. If it's worth seeing or hearing or doing, I want to see and hear and do it now. I'm not sure what my sister would have done if she had known she wouldn't be here for the tomorrow that we all __47__ for granted. I think she would have gone out for her favorite Chinese food. She might have called a few former friends to apologize for past 48 . I'm guessing — I'll 49 know.

It's those little things left undone that would make me angry if I knew that my hours were __50__ . Angry because I 51 seeing good friends I was going to get in touch with — someday. Angry and __52__ that I didn't tell my husband and daughter often enough how much I truly love them.

I'm trying not to put off, or save anything that would add 53 and color to our lives. Every morning when I open my eyes, I tell myself it is 54 . Every day, every minute, every breath truly is a（n） 55 from God.

36. A. and B. so C. as D. but

37. A. buying B. saving C. leaving D. remaining

38. A. happy B. healthy C. alive D. successful

39. A. separation B. death C. disease D. treatment

40. A. still B. also C. even D. therefore

41. A. changed B. spoiled C. shaped D. held

42. A. beyond B. besides C. without D. over

43. A. most B. little C. more D. less

44. A. enjoy B. share C. control D. choose

45. A. ignore B. value C. stress D. remember

46. A. disappearing B. escaping C. coming D. leaving

47. A. find B. think C. take D. make

48. A. affairs B. quarrels C. hardships D. memories

49. A. surely B. always C. ever D. never

50. A. endless B. abundant C. valuable D. limited

51. A. called off B. gave off C. put off D. took off

52. A. sorry B. disappointed C. shameful D. embarrassed

53. A. value B. laughter C. imagination D. freedom

54. A. common B. unforgettable C. special D. similar

55. A. offer B. promise C. smile D. gift

最佳答案：

36---55 DBCBA ACDAB ACBDD CABCD

答案解析：

略

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