广东省揭阳市2015届高三第二次模拟考试 英语试题
I.语言知识及应用（共两节，满分45分）
第一节 完形填空 （共15小题； 每小题2分，满分30分）
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从 1―15各题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
There is a happy truth to be shared with all who would notice. The truth has been expressed as: April 1 bring May flowers. This is a truth that promises light would burst from darkness, strength would be born from 2 and if one dares to believe this, he would 3 in doing what he plans to do.
Farmers all over the world know the 4 of the seasons. They know that there is a season to plant and a season to 5 ; everything must be done in its own time. Although the rain pours down, stopping all 6 activities, farmers lift their 7 to the heavens and smile. Despite the inconvenience, they know that the rain 8 the nourishment ( 营养) their crops need to grow and flourish (繁荣) . The rains in the month of April give rise to the beautiful flowers in the month of May.
But this ancient truth tells us more than that—it is a valuable message of 9 to all who experience tragedy in life. A broken relationship with one can 10 the door to a new friendship with another. A 11 job here can provide the opportunity for a better job there. A 12 dream can become the foundation of a wonderful future. 13 this: Darkness may last for a night, but it will never overcome the 14 of the morning. When you are in a 15 of sorrow, don't be depressed, because a season of joy may be just around the corner.
1. A. winds B. labors C. showers D. seeds
2. A. weakness B. sadness C. happiness D. calmness
3. A. fail B. succeed C. believe D. result
4. A. change B. choice C. difference D. importance
5. A. rest B. harvest C. gather D. sow
6. A. normal B. usual C. outdoor D. favorite
