【解析】大部分人都有这种体验，都同意这种看法。

54【答案】D

【解析】上文提到了some days与之相对应的是other days即others。

55【答案】A

【解析】此处just用于否定句中表强调,它们根本就不存在。

第二节：完形填空(共20小题：每小题1.5分，满分30分)

阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

(2012·朝阳期末统考)

It has been difficult to sit on the bench most of the time, watching my team from the sideline. I always__36__why I am not good enough to be on the floor.After endless hours of work and devotion，__37__myself through drill after drill, the last thing I want is to be a cheerleader.The feeling of being__38__is sometimes too much and drives me to__39__on the spot.I often feel as though my __40__are wasted and my time is eaten away, devoted to__41__. It is heartbreaking to be a spectator (旁观者) for the game I love, knowing that no one has enough faith to give me the chance to__42__on the floor.Tears well up, but I__43__them back.I shouldn't be so__44__over something so silly.

Away from the game, it's easier to put my thoughts together, rather than letting my__45__drive my reasoning.I consider__46__I am where I am.I have played basketball my whole life.I have a strong __47__for the sport and always have.There is nothing like the__48__of playing: the swish (飕飕声) of the net, the sweat rolling off my cheeks, even the bruises (青肿) are battle wounds worn__49__after every game.

Even if I don' t play much, I participate in every game.I am part of a team of girls who__50__together like a family.I am there for them，__51__they are for me.

Should I move on? Or should I stay with my team and continue playing basketball__52__great passion just a little longer? The__53__isn't difficult when I consider the joy that being a part of a team __54__me—and not just any team, but my team.I love basketball and my teammates.When I think about that, my__55__from the bench really isn't so bad after all.

文章大意：虽然我一直训练很刻苦，对于篮球投入了很多时间和精力，但是我一直在做冷板凳，这让我感到很不满。我是该离开赛场，还是继续做冷板凳。最终，我选择了后者。

36．A.wonder B．promise

C．accept D．realize

37．A.following B．supporting

C．discovering D．pushing

38．A.careless B．worthless

C．selfless D．homeless

39．A.quit B．stay

C．struggle D．delay

40．A.beliefs B．chances