2012年八下英语阅读专项训练二.docVIP

2012年八下英语阅读专项训完形填空（15分） Once, in a small village, lived a family with eight children. Two of the children loved 1 very much, but the family was so poor that it was impossible to send 2 of them to study at the art college at the same time. After many discussions, the two boys finally 3 a plan. They would toss(抛) a coin. The loser would go 4 into the mines (煤矿) and, with his earnings(赚得的钱), 5 his brother studying at the college. Then, when the brother who won the toss finished his studies, after four years, he would support the other brother studying at the 6 James won the toss and Jack went down into the mines. James worked with all his heart and his paintings were much 7 than those of most of his teachers, and by the time he 8 , he was beginning to make a lot of money for his paintings. 9 James returned, the family held a big dinner for his great success. Soon after the meal began, James 10 up from his seat to drink a toast (举杯祝酒) to his dear 11 He said, Jack, now you can go to the art college and your 12 will come true. I will take care of you. But Jack said 13 , Brother, the four years in the mines has done too much to my hands, so it s too 14 Now I can t even hold a glass. To show his great love and respect, James drew his brother s hands with 15 towards the sky. He called his drawing The Praying Hands, which became very famous years later. 1.( ) A. painting B. books C. school D. money 2.( ) A. any B. all C. both D. neither 3.( ) A. looked out B. worked out C. took out D. got out 4.( ) A. off B. away C. up D. down 5.( ) A. support B. agree C. follow D. let 6.( ) A. home B. mine C. college D. school 7.( ) A. better B. worse C. cheaper D. older 8.( ) A. arrived B. graduated C. walked D. waited 9.( ) A. Before B. When C. Though D. While 10.( ) A. picked B. turned C. looked D. stood 11.( ) A. brother B. sister C. father D. mother 12.( ) A. way B.