《2026年一本密卷高考英语》

第一节(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
(2025·河北秦皇岛·高三检测)A simple interaction can have a great impact on us. Sometimes a 21 not a friend or a loved one can significantly improve our day. A pleasant 22 with someone we don't know, even a silent one, can soothe (抚慰) us.
We were hit by the worst stormy weather I'd ever experienced when 23 Boston's Logan International Airport. The plane shook sharply. I 24 the woman next to me and said, "Hey, would you mind talking with me for a few minutes? I'm really 25." We hadn't spoken much during the flight 26 the brief greetings. But my seatmate seemed friendly, and I suddenly felt anxious for a 27 with others.
"Sure, my name is Sue Pernick." the woman replied with a warm smile. "What brings you to Boston?" I started to explain that I was on a business trip. Then the plane trembled violently, and I blurted out (脱口而出), "I might need to 28 your hand." She took my hand in both of hers, patted it, and held on 29. She was so 30 and soothing. "This is a little bumpy, but we'll be on the ground safely soon," she told me.
On that 31 flight to Boston, I almost cried 32 because of Sue's firm hold, which kept me safe like a lifeline. Her gentle smile and the way she held my trembling hand will never 33 from my memory. From Sue, I learned that it's OK to ask for 34 from a stranger if you need it. Now whenever I am stressed or 35, I just say to myself, "Just think of Sue!"
21. A. co - worker
B. passenger
C. stranger
D. neighbor
22. A. experiment
B. competition
C. appointment
D. encounter
23. A. leaving
B. approaching
C. reaching
D. passing
24. A. turned to
B. referred to
C. called on
D. replied to
25. A. excited
B. nervous
C. bored
D. curious
26. A. rather than
B. less than
C. other than
D. more than
27. A. argument
B. debate
C. conversation
D. discussion
28. A. hold
B. release
C. touch
D. shake
29. A. loosely
B. tightly
C. roughly
D. briefly
30. A. generous
B. calm
C. serious
D. careful
31. A. frightening
B. striking
C. interesting
D. boring
32. A. in surprise
B. at ease
C. in trouble
D. with relief
33. A. fade
B. recover
C. suffer
D. arise
34. A. advice
B. cooperation
C. guidance
D. assistance
35. A. annoyed
B. relaxed
C. worried
D. confused

答案： 21.C 22.D 23.B 24.A 25.B 26.C 27.C 28.A 29.B 30.B 31.A 32.D 33.A 34.D 35.C