第二节  完型填空(共20小题;每小题1.5分，满分30分)

阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

In 2012, I had just recovered form a serious illness when I received an invitation to a writer's conference in Orlando, Florida. My family persuaded me that a(n)  36  might be just what the doctor ordered, so off I   37   .

Arriving in the Sunshine State was rather tiring, but I   38   to catch a taxi to my   39   and settle in. Next morning, I took another   40   to the shopping centre to buy a few souvenirs.   41   I went to a cafe to have lunch, but all the tables were   42   . Then I heard a friendly voice saying, "You can   43   my table."

I gratefully sat down with the   44    lady and we had a happy lunch together. As the    45   drew to a close she asked how long I would be in Orlando. I had already told her that I hadn't   46   a car, and  hadn't  realised  how   47   taking taxis would he, After a while she said, "My dear, don't use any more taxis. I'm retired and it would be my pleasure to   48   you wherever you wish." I told her that I couldn't put her to that   49   ,but she brushed aside my protests (反对)。She asked me where I was   50   and next morning she was waiting at my apartment at the   51   time to take me to Disney World. She spent some time with me before leaving me to   52   alone. At the end of the day, she   53  to take me back to my accommodation. I   54   her money but she refused to take any.

I'll never forget that wonderful lady who, through her   55   , filled my brief holiday in Florida with wonderful memories.

36.A. holiday            B. ceremony          C. operation           D. experiment

37.A. kept                 B. went                C. dropped            D. knocked

38.A. intended           B. promised          C. managed           D. deserved

39.A. hospital            B. company           C. university          D. accommodation

40.A. colleague          B. passenger          C. suitcase             D. taxi

41.A. Instead             B. First                 C. Later                 D. Once

42.A. classified           B. occupied           C. decorated          D. painted

43.A. share                B. reserve              C. set                    D. possess

44.A. old                   B. poor                 C. innocent            D. stubborn

45.A. journey            B. meal                 C. speech               D. interview

46.A. donated            B.repaired             C. hired                D. guided

47.A.convenient         B. worthwhile        C. unfortunate        D. expensive

48.A.inspire              B. entertain            C. call                   D. drive

49.A.business             B. argument          C. trouble                     D. challenge

50.A.working            B. staying              C. moving             D. shopping

51.A.appointed           B.limited               C. favourite          D. regular

52.A. digest               B. explore             C.perform             D. calculate

53.A.forgot                B. refused              C. returned            D.preferred

54.A.sent                   B.lent                    C. offered             D. owed

55.A.confidence         B. dignity              C.curiosity             D. kindness

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