高中英语家教材料-阅读理解 完型填空含答案 （二）[原创-整理自高考真题].docVIP

第二节 完形填空 Born in America , I spoke English ,not Chinese , the language of my ancestors . When I was three, my parents flashed cards with Chinese 36 at my face , but I pushed them 37 . My mom believed I would learn 38 I was ready . But the 39 never came. On a Chinese New Year’s Eve , my uncle spoke to me in Chinese , but all I could do was 40 at him , confused , scratching my head . “ Still can’t speak Chinese?” He 41 me , “You can’t even buy a fish in Chinatown .” “Hey ,this is America , not China. I’ll get some 42 with or without Chinese.” I replied and turned to my mom for 43 . “Remember to ask for fresh fish, Xin Xian Yu ,” she said ,handing over a $20 bill . I 44 the words, running downstairs into the streets of Chinatown. I found the fish 45 surrounded in a sea of customers. “I’d like to buy some fresh fish,” I should to the fishman. But he 46 my English words and turned to serve the next customer .The laugh of the people behind increased 47 their impatience. With every 48 , the breath of the dragons (龙) on my back grew stronger—my blood boiling— 49 me to cry out . “ Xian Sheng Yu , please.” “Very Xian Sheng ,” I repeated .The crowd erupted into laughter . My face turned 50 and I ran back home 51 , except for the $20 bill I held tightly in my pocket. Should I laugh or cry? They’re Chinese. I should feel right at 52 . Instead , I was the joke , a disgrace (丢脸)to the language. Sometimes, I laugh at my fish 53 , but , in the end, the joke is on 54 . Every laugh is a culture 55 ; every laugh is my heritage (传统) fading away. 36. A. custom B. games C .characters . D. language 37. A. ahead B. around C. along D. aside 38. A. when B. before C. unless D. until 39. A. success B. study C. time D. attempt 40. A. aim B. joke C. nod D. stare 41