Unit 2 English around the world课时作业

Learning about language

第一节（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A、B、C和D四个选项中，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。

　　At time my mom has been uncomfortable seeing these qualities in me. For example, when I was 12, I went to Puerto Ricoall by myself to stay with my ___1___ for the summer. My mom was extremely ___2___ about it. She kept telling me how things were different there, to always put on sunscreen, not to ___3___ away from my grandmother, and other ___4___. But despite her ___5___, she let me go.

　　As I moved into my teens, she continued to give me ___6___ to grow and learn. When I reached my senior year, I found that I ___7___ from my peers. While many of them wanted to be ___8___ home, I couldn't wait to be ___9___ in the world on my own. I had been looking forward to this ___10___ for longer than I could remember. And ___11___, while my mom was not happy, she was supportive. Sure, sometimes she would nag (唠叨) me about certain choices I made, but for the most part she did not stand ___12___ my way.

　　I realized that she actually trusts me, which ___13___ a lot. Most of my life, I tried to ___14___ my mother. I knew she expected ___15___ but the best from me. Sometimes it was ___16___ to live up to her standards: getting a single B on my report card would make me feel bad ___17___ I knew she wanted me to have all A's.

　　I know that her high standards have helped me ___18___ on what's important, like education. I am thankful for her ___19___ and involvement in my life. She is the strongest woman I know and that's why I have ___20___ out so strong and independent.

1. A. friend B. grandmother C. father D. teacher

2. A. excited B. disappointed C. curious D. nervous

3. A. wander B. take C. break D. live

4. A. threats B. warnings C. questions D. charges

5. A. understanding B. trust C. worries D. consideration