(山东省济宁市2021届高三一模英语试题)
A few weeks ago, I surfed the Internet and came across a book called The Debt to pleasure. At first sight, I __1__, immediately, to own it. Its structure was novel and it had won wide __2__ among readers.
But before I could __3__ the Buy Now button, a tiny inner voice __4__ the library, the library, which was simply three blocks from my apartment. I searched the catalog(目录) of the library and sure enough, “__5__” now. However, by the time the book was borrowed, I couldn’t say with __6__ that I would love it. This worn, yellow-papered object was just so __7__. However promising our first __8__ was, my initial desire __9__ sank. When the book was 10__, I walked to the library and __11__ it into the Returns box. Once reshelved, it would __12__ for others. I sighed and walked off. It had never __13__ me from the very beginning.
One thing I should mention: I did end up loving The Debt to Pleasure. I loved it so much that I finally ordered a copy of my own. The library book does __14__ me the cost of a paperback, but it just delivers a __15__ satisfaction, one that can’t promise permanent ownership. Live your life fully, for our lives are only lent to us and can’t be owned forever.
( )1.A.attempted B.decided
C.arranged D.ceased
( )2.A.sympathy B.judgment
C.adaptation D.recognition
( )3.A.click B.spot
C.untie D.strike
( )4.A.defended B.insisted
C.confirmed D.conveyed
( )5.A.accessible B.affordable
C.available D.dynamic
( )6.A.patience B.relief
C.certainty D.honesty
( )7.A.plain B.vivid
C.unique D.attractive
( )8.A.response B.adventure
C.interaction D.encounter
( )9.A.frequently B.gradually
C.consequently D.normally
( )10.A.due B.extra
C.missing D.out
( )11.A.submitted B.donated
C.dropped D.distributed
( )12.A.apply B.exchange
C.cheer D.head
( )13.A.belonged to B.appealed to
C.turned to D.depended on
( )14.A.paid B.offer
C.save D.prepare
( )15.A.material B.temporary
C.complete D.sustainable