[名校联盟]江苏省淮安中学II部高三英语限时读写训练（5份）

淮安中学II部高三英语限时阅读训练（五） I.完形填空（完成时间 18分钟） The search for power begins when we were quite young. 36 children, we're told that the power of the good triumphs ( 战胜 ) over the power of the evil. But as we grow 37 older, we realize that 38 is that simple. The power of evil always remains. 39 , it means different things to different people. But whether to contest in a friendly way or fight to the death, the end of the result is the 40 . There will be winners and losers. Of course the key is to 41 which battles to fight. You see, no victory comes without 42 . Trust is a fragile(脆弱的)thing. Once earned , it will 43 us with much freedom, but once trust is 44 , it can be impossible to be recovered. Of course the truth is we never know who we can 45 . Those we are close to could betray( 背叛 ) us, while the total 46 could come to help us. 47 , most people decide to trust only themselves. It is 48 the simplest way to keep from 49 hurt. Death is unavoidable. It is a promise made to each of us 50 birth. But before the promise is kept, we all hope something will happen to us. We all hope to experience something 51 makes our lives meaningful, but the sad fact is that not all lives have meaning. Some people spend their time on this 52 just sitting aside, 53 for something to happen to them 54 it is too late. Sooner or later the time comes when we all must become responsible adults. Then we learn to 55 what we want so that we can choose to do what is right. Of course a life time of responsibility isn't always easy. But still we try to do what is best, what is good, not only for ourselves, but for those we love. 36. A. When B. As C. For D. Since 37. A. much B. very C. many D. quite 38. A. anything B. something C. nothing D. everything 39. A. Cooperation B. Competition C. Comparison D. Communication 40. A. same B. dif