一、完形填空（每题 1.5 分，共 30 分）【2022 年云南成人高考专升本考试英语真题】

阅读下面的短文，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。

One day, a young man was walking along the beach when he saw an old man sitting on a bench. The old man was looking out at the sea and seemed very peaceful. The young man sat down next to him and started a conversation.

The young man asked the old man, “What are you thinking about?” The old man replied, “I am thinking about my life. I have had many experiences and learned many lessons. I am now at a stage where I can look back and reflect on all that has happened.”

The young man was interested and asked, “What is the most important lesson you have learned?” The old man thought for a moment and then said, “The most important lesson I have learned is that life is a journey. We are all on a path, and every step we take is a new experience. We should enjoy the journey and not be too focused on the destination.”

The young man listened intently and then asked, “How can we enjoy the journey more?” The old man smiled and said, “We can enjoy the journey more by being present in the moment. We should not worry about the past or the future, but focus on what is happening right now. We should also be open to new experiences and be willing to take risks.”

The young man was inspired by the old man's words and thanked him for sharing his wisdom. As he left, he promised himself that he would try to enjoy the journey of life more.

The young man saw the old man sitting on a bench and started a conversation with him because he was _____.

A.bored

B.curious

C.lonely

D.tired

答案：B。年轻人看到老人坐在长椅上，出于好奇开始和他交谈。bored 表示 “无聊的”；lonely 表示 “孤独的”；tired 表示 “疲倦的”。

The old man was thinking about his life because he was at a stage where he could _____.

A.make plans for the future

B.forget about the past

C.reflect on his experiences

D.change his lifestyle

答案：C。老人在思考他的人生，因为他处于一个可以回顾和反思所有经历的阶段。make plans for the future 表示 “为未来做计划”；forget about the past 表示 “忘记过去”；change his lifestyle 表示 “改变他的生活方式”。

The most important lesson the old man had learned was that life is a journey and we should _____.

A.focus on the destination

B.be afraid of taking risks

C.enjoy the journey and not be too focused on the destination

D.worry about the past and the future

答案：C。老人学到的最重要的一课是生活是一场旅程，我们应该享受旅程，不要过于关注目的地。focus on the destination 表示 “关注目的地”；be afraid of taking risks 表示 “害怕冒险”；worry about the past and the future 表示 “担心过去和未来”。

The young man asked the old man how they could enjoy the journey more and the old man replied that they could enjoy the journey more by _____.

A.worrying about the past and the future

B.being present in the moment and being open to new experiences

C.focusing on the destination

D.avoiding taking risks

答案：B。年轻人问老人如何更享受旅程，老人回答说可以通过活在当下、接受新体验来更享受旅程。worrying about the past and the future 表示 “担心过去和未来”；focusing on the destination 表示 “关注目的地”；avoiding taking risks 表示 “避免冒险”。

The young man was inspired by the old man's words and promised himself that he would _____.

A.never talk to strangers again

B.be more focused on the destination

C.enjoy the journey of life more

D.worry about the past and the future less

答案：C。年轻人被老人的话所启发，承诺自己会更享受人生旅程。never talk to strangers again 表示 “再也不和陌生人说话”；be more focused on the destination 表示 “更关注目的地”；worry about the past and the future less 表示 “少担心过去和未来”。