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2023北京房山高二(下)期中
英 语
第一节 完形填空(共10小题;每小题1.5分,共15分)
阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡
上将该项涂黑。
For most people, having things stolen feels like an offence. Robbie Pruitt admitted that he got mad when he
discovered the theft of his mountain bike last September. But soon enough, his 1 took a turn. After letting go of his
anger and frustration, he found himself on a road to sympathy instead.
For Robbie,a keen bicyclist, the first thing to do was 2 his stolen bike. But when he went shopping, he found
few available, which got him thinking:What if the lack of bikes was Covid-19 related, and what if the person who’d
taken his bike really needed 3 to get to work?
With that thought in mind, Robbie came up with a plan and posted it on the community website. He 4 to fix
bikes free of charge for anyone who needed it. He also asked for.unwanted bikes, which he would repair—again for
free. And then he would donate them to folks who could truly use them but didn't have the 5 to buy one.
The day the post went live, Robbie received thirty used bicycles. Then came more than 500enquiries for
detailed information. By the end of 2020, Robbie had repaired more than 140 for donation or to be 6 to their owners.
Robbie tries to give his donations to families that are truly 7 . Upon simply satisfying a material need, he has
provided an opportunity for kids in his neighborhood to learn how to fix their own bikes. In addition to practical
skills, Robbie's lessons teach teamwork, encourage self-worth, and promote feelings of community. 8 , the kids
have gained a sense of accomplishment.
“It's a really great experience for kids,”said a neighbor in an interview with the local newspaper.“ Robbie is
certainly providing a 9 , but it's not just the bikes. It's the relationships in the community. It's the 10 that he can
make on people.”
1. A. emotions B. career C. opinions D. route
2. A. ride