专四阅读模拟题.doc

专四阅读模拟题.docDecide which of the choices given below would correctly complete the passage if inserted in the corresponding blanks. Mark the correct choice for each blank on your ANSWER SHEET.
During the whole of a dark, cloudy day near the end of the year I had been 26 my horse
along country roads with little life or beauty. 27 evening fell, I found myself within view of
the House of Usher. I do not know why, but my first sight of it 28 my heart heavy .1 stopped
my horse 29 the edge of the black and quiet lake that lay beside the
building. 30 down into the water ,1 saw a reflection of the dark old house and the dying trees
in it. There was something in that reflection that 31 fear to my heart, though I could not tell
what 32 .1 looked up at the old house itself ,which was made 33 stone .None of the
wall had fallen, but many stones 34 to be loose. There 35 to be a break in the front of
the building, 36 down the wall from the top until it had lost in the dark water of the lake .1
had come to visit a childhood friend ,Roderick Usher. I 37 him for many years ,and I knew
very little about him. But he had written me a letter, 38 me to come. He was sick in body
and in mind ,and he wanted to see me, his best and oldest friend. I could not refuse. But now, something about the house frightened me. The room 39 the friend met me was almost
dark ,but I could see that he had changed very much since our last meeting many years ago. He looked ill, and there was a wild look in his eyes. He was nervous he would be active for a few
moments and then suddenly he would be very quiet. He told me that he had a family illness which could not be cured .The worst part was his fear of everything .The light hurt his eyes, and even a small noise filled him 40 fear. Most of all he was afraid of dying .Fear had become part of
his life, such as it was now.
A. rode B. ridden C. riding D. ride
A. When B. On the C. In the D. Towards
A. got B. made C. put D. let
A. with B. at C. over D. under
A