Recently, I flew to Las Vegas to attend a meeting. As we were about to arrive??the pilot announced with apology that there would be a slight delay before setting down. High desert winds had 21 the airport to close all but one runway. He said that we would be 22 the city for a few minutes waiting to land. We were also told to remain in our seats meanwhile with our seat belts fastened 23 there might be a few bumps(颠簸)．Well, that few minutes turned into about four-five minutes, including a ride that would make a roller coaster(过山车) 24 by comparison.
The movement was so fierce that several passengers felt sick and had to use airsickness bags. As you might guess, that’s not good thing to have happen in a(n) 25 space because it only happens to increase the discomfort of the situation.
About twenty minutes into the adventure, the entire airplane became very quiet.
There was now a sense of anxiety and fear that could be 26 noticed. Every passenger simply held on for dear life …except one. A baby was having a good time! With each bump of the airplane, he would let out a giggle(咯咯的笑)of delight. As I observed this, I 27 that he didn’t know he was supposed to be afraid and worried about his safety. He neither thought about the past nor about the future Those are what we grown—ups have learned from 28 . He was 29 the ride because had not yet been taught to fear it. Having understood this, I took a deep breath and sat back into my seat, pretending I was really on a roller coaster. I smiled for the rest of the flight. I even 30 to giggle once or twice, much to the chagrin(懊恼)of the man sitting next to me holding the airsickness bag. 21<>
A.forced
B.warned
C.swept
D.reminded 【批阅】回答正确！ 【答案】A
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A.watching
B.visiting
C.circling
D.crossing 【批阅】回答正确！ 【答案】C 23
A.if
B.though
C.because
D.while
【批阅】回答错误！ 24
A.light
B.pale
C.easy
D.quick
【批阅】回答正确！ 【答案】B 25
A.empty
B.narrow
C.secret
D.open
【批阅】回答正确！ 【答案】B 26
A.partly
B.gradually
C.shortly
D.clearly
【批阅】回答正确！ 【答案】D 27
A.realized
B.hoped
C.agreed
D.insisted 【批阅】回答正确！ 【答案】A 28
A.teachers
B.books
C.experience
D.practice 【批阅】回答正确！ 【答案】C 29
A.sat
B.lay
C.went
D.rode
【批阅】回答错误！ 30
A.attempted
B.managed
C.wanted
D.decided
【批阅】回答正确！ 【答案】B 翻译 31.Although most of the earth’s surface is covered by water, fresh water is very rare and precious. 【答案】31.尽管地球表面大部分被水覆盖，但纯净水依然稀少而珍贵。
