高三英语限时阅读训练（十二）

　　完型填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）

　　Far from a Family Christmas

　　My Air Force room in Florida was 36 and quiet-I was alone. My five roommates were gone for the holidays; I had chosen to 37 behind in the camp. Being young and far from my home, I felt 38 . My room was comfortable enough, 39 I hadn't realized until then what made it so-the 40 of others walking, joking or just lying on their beds.

　　I was not able to sleep. I was 41 of being on my own-in fact, preferred it at times-but tonight was 42 . Tossing and turning in the darkened room gave no 43 . The last sign of daylight had disappeared, 44 my inner depression. 45 , the glow of Christmas lights on the tall pines would only 46 me of my great misery.

　　Suddenly, I heard weak sound of men 47 to sing. Yes, the voices grew louder and came my way. I 48 still, enjoying the sound.

　　In the corridor 49 my room, voices came near enough for me to hear Christmas carols being 50 . Suddenly, there, four airmen, identities unknown, were slightly unsteadied by holiday 51 . The first held a Coke bottle with a lit candle 52 its top. The others formed a dancing line behind him.

　　 53 I was in the room, with joyful faces in the flickering(摇曳的) light, they sang me several carols, wished me a 54 and left as fast as they had arrived.

　　I slept soundly soon after, burying my face in my pillow, 55 that someone had cared.

　　36. A. clear B. empty C. amusing D. interesting

　　37. A. remain B. leave C. help D. work

　　38. A. disappointed B. friendly C. lonely D. lost

　　39. A. also B. still C. however D. but

　　40. A. impatience B. presence C. interest D. delight

41. A. capable B. able C. skilled D. experienced