II.完形填空。从A、B、C、D四个选项中,选择一个正确答案,并填在答题纸相应的位置上。(本大题共15小题,每小题1分,共15分)
Fill in each blank in the passage with the most likely answer. (15 points)
My brother Henry has an excellent job in a bank . I couldn’t 26 him when he told me that he had decided to give it 27 .Though I tried to make him 28 his mind , I failed.“You should reconsider your 29 ,” I said . “You have already spent five years in the bank and you could have a wonderful 30 .You might become a bank manger 31 the time you’re thirty five .”“I know,” Henry answered. “I’ve got no complaints 32 the bank . It’s a pleasant job in nice surroundings and we 33 civilized hours .The bank manager told me that my 34 were excellent .” “Then why do you want to leave ? ” I 35 . “It’s the money ,” Henry said . “But you’re 36 a good salary ,” I answered. “I don’t 37 that, ” Henry said . “What do I do in the bank ? Well ,at the moment 38 I do is counting money . I find it very 39 . ” “Why does this upset you ?” I asked , unable to 40 the logic of Henry’s argument. “You don’t understand , ” Henry answered . “I enjoy counting my own money, but I hate counting other people’s ! ”
26.A.forgive B.believe C.trust D.remember
27.A.away B.off C.up D.in
28.A.to change B.change C.to alter D.alter
29.A.decision B.determination C.thought D.choice
30.A.job B.occupation C.career D.profession
31.A.by B.at C.on D.before
32.A.of B.to C.with D.at
33.A.give B.stay C.come D.keep
34.A.prospects B.aspects C.consequences D.results
35.A.claimed B.exclaimed C.announced D.declared
36.A.obtaining B.gaining C.getting D.winning
37.A.think B.consider C.mean D.refer
38.A.that B.anything C.nothing D.all
39.A.confusing B.exhausting C.disgusting D.depressing
40.A.get B.believe C.follow D.know