第12讲 完形填空解题技巧
【学习目标】
1、掌握上海中考完形填空常考题型
2、掌握完形填空必要的解题技巧
3、完成精选的20篇专项训练
【基础知识】
一、专题知识梳理
完型填空最常用的四种解题法:
1.总体把握:要通读完形填空的短文，跳过空格快速阅读，了解全篇的主要内容。切不可把宝贵的时间浪费在个别字句推敲上。
2.弄清体裁:文章体裁通常分为四种：论述文、记叙文、说明文和应用文。中考选文以叙事性文章为主，如：幽默故事、科普知识、童话、简短新闻、名人轶事、社会热点问题等。读这类文章，要大体上了解故事所涉及的时间、地点、人物、事件及前因后果。
3.重视主题句:完形填空所用的短文一般不给标题，但短文的主题句，往往在每段文章的首句，有时也出现在文章的中间或结束处。主题句提供全篇的性质、大意等，这是深入了解全文的“窗口”，甚至能以语句为立足点，从该句的时态、语气推测全文的主要内容。
4.语境联想:利用上下文的提示，用学过的知识和已有的生活经验，扫清部分词汇理解上的障碍。
解题过程是：
1.通读全文，掌握大意。结合选项初步弄清短文写了些什么内容。
2.瞻前顾后，分析先行。在理解全文意思的基础上，结合文章内容对空缺句子作合乎逻辑的推理。必须弄清空缺词句的确切含义，空缺词句与其前后句的意义衔接必须自然、合理，不可出现意义断层或说东道西的情况，必须从空缺句的内部结构入手，从语法、词语固定搭配、词形变化等角度考虑，务必使所填的单词准确无误。
3.反复推敲，攻克难关。如果做不出来的话，可能要改变一下思路。如实词多与文章的内容直接相关，虚词多与文章的连贯性或句子结构直接相关，如果从内容上实在看不出要填哪个单词的话，应考虑是否需要填介词、连词等。
4.验证答案，修正错误，着重注意这几点：(1)文章是否顺畅；(2)所填单词是否是最佳单词；(3)所填单词是否有拼写错误。
完形填空的解题方法和技巧：
1）确定填入单词的词性。
2）根据短语的固定搭配。
3）固定的句式结构。
4）利用冒号或者破折号。
5）利用句子在语段中的“地位”。
【真题演练】
一、完型填空
My tae known do (跆拳道) instructor stood in front of me, with the board in his hands. “Just tell me when you are ready.” he said.
I had to break it. That 1 was ringing around inside my head. Break it!
I stepped back for a 2 . I got in a good stance (姿势), and then spun (旋转) around backwards, doing a complete turn, and brought my heel (脚后跟) up on the edge of the board.
The thin brown carpet was hurting my feet. The lights filled the room with heat. Everything was silent. My classmates sat there, looking at me. I had never broken a board before, although I had tried several times. Even a boy who was two years younger than me had broken one, and he always 3 that I knew it.
My white uniform made small noises as I moved. The baggy pants and jacket didn’t keep me from sweating. I felt hot.
“OK.” I whispered, and with one last deep breath I kicked my heel 4 the hard wood. I stepped back. The board was still in one piece.
My instructor said, smiling, “You have to go through the board. Try it again.”
I was 5 people telling me to go through the board. They sounded as if I wasn’t trying!
I tried again. But again, I couldn’t break it. I hadn’t ever cracked (破开) it! I felt tears filling in my eyes. I wouldn’t make everyone disappointed. I wouldn’t make myself disappointed.
“Almost,” my instructor told me. “Try it just one more time.”
One more chance. That was all I got. “ I’ll show you, Mr. Board. I’ll do it.” I whispered.
I spun around. I kicked the board. I heard a loud cracking sound and then my foot went through the board! My instructor was 6 the two pieces high and smiling.
1．A．suggestion B．thought C．feeling D．answer
2．A．kick B．change C．strike D．hit
3．A．had no idea B．made sure C．heard of D．showed off
4．A．through B．on C．across D．against
5．A．getting rid of B．getting ready for C．getting into the habit of D．getting tired of
6．A．picking out B．picking up C．putting up D．putting down
二、
Two years ago, my brother James and I set out on a hike through Chute Canyon, one of the most difficult routes in the mountains in Utah, in the US. We were hiking lovers and had 7 doing this route for a long time. However, we had no idea of the terrible adventure that was waiting for us.
We 8 the first part without problems. Then it started to snow and the rocks became slippery. All of a sudden, as I was helping my brother down a huge rock, he slipped and fell into a pool. Unfortunately, he had landed on a rock just below the surface and his leg broke. I climbed down and 9 pulled him out of the water. Night was coming and the temperature was falling but my brother couldn’ t move. Feeling helpless, I decided to head for the 10 camp for help, so I left James with some warm clothing and the rest of the food. It had been raining and to my horror, I discovered that the canyon was flooded. But I had no choice, I had to struggle on, soaked and freezing, unable even to think clearly. At one point I got lost, wasting precious hours.
At two-thirty the following afternoon, I finally arrived at the camp. The 11 had taken twenty-two hours and I was exhausted and starving. However, I managed to call for help and twelve hours later rescuers reached James. Thankfully, he was still alive and his leg was not seriously damaged. We were hiking again a year later, amazingly--- 12 we’ ve never been back to Chute Canyon!
7．A．competed with B．dreamed of C．depended on D．taken charge of
8．A．examined B．accepted C．complained D．completed
9．A．slowly B．happily C．clearly D．hardly
10．A．largest B．highest C．nearest D．prettiest
11．A．project B．technology C．transport D．journey
12．A．because B．though C．since D．whether
三、
Bored No More
Most people are spending their time at home these days. Are you 13 things to do Well, we’ve put together a guide to some fun, at-home activities. Check it out!
Checking in with your friends and family. A lot of people are separated (分开的) from friends and family right now. But there are plenty of ways to stay 14 . You can text, call, or instant message. If you’re able to, you can even have a video chat.
Taking a 15 . You don’t have to go anywhere to travel the globe. Want to see the Great Wall of China or some Alaskan glaciers How about the Louvre Museum in Paris You can find (虚拟的) tours of all these locales and many more. And for a full menu of travel, adventure, science, and art, check out Google Arts & Culture. It’ll give you virtual experiences from around the world.
Cooking. One of the most 16 parts of cooking is the preparation of ingredients. That’s why so many people stay away from cooking. But there are basic cooking skills that you need to know to cut down the preparation time. When it comes to cooking, whatever you need to know can be found on the Internet. The result of mastering these skills Healthy home cooked meals in a fraction of the time.
pared to cooking, baking cakes and cookies do not usually have the time pressure of having to be ready for a meal time. It is a great activity that you can do at your own time and even involve the kids at home. Get the kids to join in by tasking them to create their own cookie shapes and it is a great way to use up some of the unlimited 17 they have.
Writing a letter. Today, most of us get in touch by texting or sending e-mails. But letter writing used to be a big thing. Why not give it a try If you have friends and family members that you’re not able to see in person, surprise them by writing a letter. Put it in the mail. You may even get a letter 18 !
Have you come up with interesting ways to spend your time at home Why not share your ideas with your friends
13．A．complaining about B．dealing with C．taking charge of D．running out of
14．A．connected B．noticed C．focused D．organized
15．A．shower B．seat C．trip D．photo
16．A．frightening B．surprising C．satisfying D．amusing
17．A．luck B．energy C．resources D．chances
18．A．after all B．above all C．in return D．for free
四、
Habits of Successful Language Learners
As a language learner, you are not alone. About 1.2 billion people worldwide are learning a 19 language. However, not all of them enjoy success. We talked to hundreds of successful language learners. They shared with us some of their habits.
One key to long-term success is working towards the goal 20 . Most successful language learners make sure to spend a few minutes practicing every day. We also studied some“nine-to- fivers(朝九晚五)”. These language learners practice their language only in class. In the long run, they show much 21 progress than those who practice daily. They are also more likely to “drop out”.
The second habit of successful language learners is that they don’t “binge study(临时抱佛脚)”. Instead, they make progress through a number of short study sessions over a longer period of time. Learners who practice now and then for a marathon to catch up are more likely to give up altogether. Some language learners always want to learn as much new material as they can. But it has been proved that one gradually forgets what he or she has learned over time. Let’s be honest: Do you still remember all the English words and expressions you learned last year Successful language learners 22 the old material regularly. Regular revision turns your short-term memory into long-term memory.
Are you having a hard time improving your English Then you may try to 23 these three habits. Don’t worry if it takes time. Mastering a second language is a long 24 — it should take time!
19．A．ancient B．modern C．official D．foreign
20．A．sooner or later B．all the time C．over and over D．in a hurry
21．A．slower B．faster C．further D．better
22．A．go over B．take away C．collect D．produce
23．A．break B．change C．develop D．kick
24．A．program B．process C．history D．life
【过关检测】
五、
My name is Evelyn Garrido, and I’m from the Philippines. Next month I’m going to go abroad. I’ve never been to another country before. I’m going to go to the U.S. as an exchange student. I’m going to live with a host family in a small town in Minnesota, in the north of the U.S.
I started planning and preparing for my trip last year. There was a lot to do! I did some 25 student exchange programs, and then I applied. I also applied for a passport and got a student visa. After that, I attended courses at the weekends about rules, how to survive, etc. My older sister Lucia studied abroad two years ago, so she helped me plan my trip and showed me how to 26 my flight online.
I feel excited, and a little scared. Sometimes I say, “Lucia, I’ll probably be 27 .” She says, “You’re not alone. We’ll have video chats with you every day. And you’ll definitely meet new friends soon.”
My host family — the Jenses — sent me an email with information about the 28 in Minnesota. Winters are cold! I emailed them and said, “I don’t have any warm clothes!” They told me, “We’ll give you some of our warm clothes!”
I bought a good guidebook online. The information about cultural differences is really helpful. People will probably be very 29 me because I’m from a different country. They’ll probably ask me, “Do you eat hamburgers in the Philippines ” (“Yes.”) “Is it cold in the Philippines ” (“Never.”) I’ll try to answer cheerfully!
As an exchange student, I’ll learn a lot about Americans and their culture. Lucia says I’ll also learn about myself. And since I will be away from home for a long time, I’ll definitely learn to be more 30 . I hope so and I’m really looking forward to my trip!
25．A．training for B．research into C．projects on D．surveys about
26．A．book B．catch C．delay D．board
27．A．busy B．sick C．lonely D．disappointed
28．A．weather B．diet C．clothes D．sightseeing
29．A．afraid of B．thankful to C．angry with D．interested in
30．A．patient B．creative C．independent D．confident
六、
Frank makes sure students from poor families in his neighbourhood arrive at their college classes on time, rain or shine.
This 66-year-old retired teacher has been offering free rides to college students for the past ten years. Since Frank drove the young people for the first time, he has covered over 100,000 miles. The students he transports to and from school enjoy talking with him. They usually have a lot of 31 conversations. What they’ve got is finding a role model and a friend. 32 , some students even call him “Grandpa”.
Vicky received free rides from Frank for all her four years in college. The trips meant much more to her than just free transportations. “It’s not just a ride. I’m not just siting there in silence or with my headphones on,”Vicky said. “He asks us questions. He 33 the answers as well. The next time we ride with him, he’ll check if our ideas work.”
Frank first worked as a driver through a programme. Although the programme asks the members only to drive students to and from their classes, Frank often goes beyond to ensure the happiness and safety of the students.
Frank is always there to give these students 34 . If they run out of certain basic things in life, Frank will drive to the nearest store and buy what they need. If a students gets hungry on the long drives to and from school, Frank never 35 to buy them a meal.
For many students, Frank’s help is appreciated and it’s necessary for them to be able to finish their college education as well. According to Frank, he’s got much from the 36 , too. “I just love driving and I love these kids.” Frank said. “It’s such an interesting thing to be a part of these kids’ lives.”
31．A．similar B．dull C．pleasant D．difficult
32．A．However B．Actually C．Instead D．Unfortunately
33．A．forgets B．dislikes C．offers D．remembers
34．A．supports B．advice C．freedom D．knowledge
35．A．decides B．promises C．hesitates D．likes
36．A．success B．experience C．attention D．thought
七、
Many people think of sharks as dangerous monsters. But human beings pose a far greater danger to these creatures than they do to us. Although shark attacks do occur, they are quite 37 . On the other hand, according to one research, humans kill 100 million sharks every year. This number is a warning that many kinds of sharks may die out.
38 should we save the sharks
The killing of sharks is a problem for the whole planet. Sharks eat other species(物种), but few creatures eat them. As sharks die off, the populations of the animals that sharks eat will 39 . This, in turn, means that the populations of the creatures that those animals eat will shrink. That includes some sea creatures that humans consume, such as shrimp. It also includes fish that eat algae(藻类), which can cause algae to spread so much that it damages coral reefs.
Shrinking shark populations a fleets more than just the ocean. Ocean plants produce much of the oxygen on the planet. These plants can be harmed when changes in the shark population upset the ecosystem.
Don’t use shark produets
Shark liver oil is used in many popular cosmetics(化妆品). Pet foods, vitamins, energy drinks and leather goods can 40 be made from shark parts. And shark meat is sold around the world, sometimes under misleading names such as rock salmon or whitefish.
Most sharks killed worldwide are hunted for their fins, which are used to make shark fin soup. The 41 is cruel: Fishermen cut the shark’s fins oil and then throw the shark back into the water. Then the shark dies slowly sometimes over several days. Sharks breathe by swimming, so a shark that can’t swim will die.
Eat only sustainably(可持续地) caught seafood
Sharks often die because they are caught in nets. If you eat seafood, make sure it comes from fish farms that 42 the oceans.
37．A．rare B．strange C．natural D．general
38．A．How B．When C．Why D．Where
39．A．match B．depend C．limit D．increase
40．A．even B．also C．ever D．always
41．A．process B．situation C．progress D．attitude
42．A．cut down B．care for C．keep off D．consist of
八、
It can be an awful feeling when you realize you’ve said or done something wrong. Maybe you told a friend something that turned out to be totally false. Whatever the reason for being wrong, admitting it can make you upset.
No one enjoys putting up his hand to say: “I was wrong.” You become responsible for your mistake, and that can make you feel 43 . Admitting a mistake challenges your pride and can damage your confidence. Saying you were wrong means having to 44 that you’re not always right or perfect.
Of course, having a sense of pride in yourself isn’t a bad thing. When you are proud of your good abilities, appearance and achievements, it’s good and encourages healthy feelings. But it will become a 45 when you are too proud to admit. Some people will try to avoid admitting being wrong. They will deny, make 46 , attack someone or something else because it’s easier than finding their own problems.
Imagine switching off your pride for a moment and focus only on the facts of a situation that has caused you to make a mistake. When you consider the matter based on facts, it’s usually easy to see the 47 way to go. When you can say you were wrong and offer a sincere apology, it will help to clear up a situation.
So, don’t be afraid to make mistakes and don’t be too proud to say you are wrong. You are human and on a beautiful 48 that will often test you. Take control of your pride, do what feels right and learn from experience.
43．A．surprised B．angry C．strange D．embarrassed
44．A．accept B．complain C．pretend D．believe
45．A．change B．secret C．problem D．difference
46．A．choices B．excuses C．decisions D．noises
47．A．right B．same C．simple D．convenient
48．A．future B．direction C．journey D．exchange
九、
Students in China have one less things to put in their backpacks these days. The government recently banned(禁止) smartphones in public schools for all students through nine grades. Many schools around the world like Germany, Japan, the United States have similar bans.
Some educators say kids pay better attention in class when they aren’t looking at their phones all the time. They say banning phones 49 students to talk to each other more.
Most teachers would agree that they don’t want a classroom full of kids texting(发短信). But many say a total ban on phones isn’t 50 . Some people argue that it’s better to teach kids to use technology responsibly than take it away. Also, many parents point out that they need to be able to reach their kids during the day.
Yes! Smartphones make it 51 for students to concentrate in class. Kids might play games, watch videos, or check out apps instead of paying attention to the teacher. They can easily miss important information. Besides, a ringing or buzzing phone distracts(使……分心) other students. Also, some kids might use their phones to cheat. They could go online and look up 52 to a test, or they could turn to their friends for help.
No! Students should be able to have their phones with them in case of an 53 . Kids need a way to get in touch with their parents if they get sick, if the school bus breaks down, or even if they forget their lunch at home. Smartphones can actually help kids do better in school. We can use them to go online and do research for a class project or for help with writing essays. 54 , there are great educational apps we can use. They can help us study better. It’s not a good idea to ban phones in school.
49．A．begs B．invites C．teaches D．encourages
50．A．important B．necessary C．enough D．effective
51．A．difficult B．right C．interesting D．disappointing
52．A．ideas B．answers C．news D．dictionaries
53．A．event B．interview C．argument D．emergency
54．A．For example B．In brief C．In addition D．As a result
十、
When my brother and I were young, we always spent a few weeks in summer with our uncle. He was a famous geologist (地质学家). He loved to go on long walks to find stones to add to his 55 at the university. We liked to follow him.
One morning, we left early and this time our uncle had bought us backpacks (背包). “You can help me 56 the stones,” He explained.
The whole day we walked around the countryside, and every now and then, my uncle put stones in our bags. We were a bit 57 that he also took some stones out from our bags at times. We thought he had just found better stones than the ones we already had.
When we reached the houses in the late afternoon, we were tired. The backpacks were so heavy that we gave a big sigh of relief when we put them on the ground, 58 our uncle’s backpack was half-empty.
“Why did you give us so many stones ” we asked. “I didn’t, you did.” he said, waiting for a while before continuing. “You didn’t know it, but I made you go through a little attitude test today. Every time you were complaining 59 , I put a stone in your bag. When you talked about something with positive (积极的) thinking, I took out a stone. And now, look at you bags.”
The bags were almost full.
“Your negative (消极的) thoughts are like stones. You carry them in your mind just like those stones in bags.”
Our uncle 60 us one of the most important lessons in the life. The power of attitude. No matter how many difficulties we came across, we considered them as chances for us to improve. And every day seems much better and brighter.
55．A．invention B．collection C．invitation D．creation
56．A．fix B．buy C．carry D．kick
57．A．surprised B．satisfied C．excited D．bored
58．A．though B．since C．while D．for
59．A．correctly B．angrily C．seriously D．confidently
60．A．learned B．replied C．brought D．taught
十一、
What comes to mind when you think of archaeologists(考古学家) Are they as cool as the characters in Hollywood hit movies Do they experience new adventures every day Let’s discover the world of archaeologists.
Reaching spots
Historical treasures are often buried underground. To locate the proper place for 61 , archaeologists do surveys to search for signs of ancient spots. These signs may be anything just like broken pieces of ancient tools.
It’s difficult work. They walk across the areas in all kinds of weather, so it is often done by walking. Besides, it requires much experience and 62 knowledge to tell an ordinary rock from a stone tool, or tell a natural hill from a grass-covered historic site.
Researching
Archaeologists spend a lot of time in the lab studying the discoveries. 63 , they are now closer to answering those mysteries than ever with modern technology.
The first thing they need to do is to recognize the age of the items discovered. They also 64 bones of humans or animals to find out the cause of their death and what they ate during their lifetime. After that, archaeologists draw the pictures of them on computers based on collected data.
Restoration(修复)
Ancient objects can be damaged in different ways. 65 , bowls and cups are often broken into pieces, while metal tools usually get rusty(生锈的). Before repairing, they use X-rays to look for damage. If the rust is harmful, they need to remove it and repair the object with special metal powder. In this process, restorers have to be extremely patient and careful so as not to damage the 66 of the objects.
Since the job can be physically tiring outdoors or need a long time work in the lab, most archaeologists are proud of their work. It’s their hard work that has brought the lost treasures back to life.
61．A．living B．resting C．digging D．sightseeing
62．A．junior B．general C．major D．professional
63．A．Carefully B．Fortunately C．Beautifully D．Immediately
64．A．contact B．follow C．examine D．develop
65．A．For example B．In addition C．At least D．In return
66．A．secret B．temperature C．weight D．value
十二、
The struggle (挣扎)of a butterfly
A man found a cocoon（茧）of a butterfly. One day a small opening appeared. He sat and watched the butterfly for several hours as it tried its best to move its body 67 that little hole.
Suddenly it stopped and looked like it was 68 . So the man decided to help the butterfly. He took a pair of scissors and made the opening of the cocoon bigger. The butterfly then came out 69 , although it had a swollen（肿胀的）body and small dry wings.
The man didn’t think anything of it and sat there waiting for the butterfly to fly. But that didn’t happen. The butterfly spent the rest of its life unable to fly, crawling on the ground with tiny wings and a swollen body.
The man had a 70 heart, but he didn’t understand that the butterfly needed the undamaged cocoon and the struggle to get out of the small opening, and that was its way of making fluid（液体）from the body of the butterfly into its wings to prepare itself for flying, once it was out of the cocoon.
Our struggles in life develop our 71 . Without struggles, we never grow and never get stronger. So it’s important for us to deal with challenges on our own instead of 72 help from others.
67．A．into B．onto C．across D．through
68．A．freezing B．stuck C．moved D．touching
69．A．easily B．gently C．happily D．suddenly
70．A．strong B．weak C．cruel D．kind
71．A．strengths B．ideas C．intelligence D．interests
72．A．pointing out B．showing off C．relying on D．trying to
十三、
Are your table manners much better when you are eating at a friend’s home or in a restaurant than they are at your own home Probably so,because you are aware that people judge you by your table manners.You take special pains when you are eating 73 .Have you ever stopped to realize how much less self-conscious you would be on such occasions if 74 table manners had become a habit for you You can make them a habit by 75 good table manners at home．
Good manners at mealtimes help you and those around you to feel comfortable.This is true at home as much as it is true in someone else’s home or in a restaurant.Good manners make meals more enjoyable for everyone at the table.By this time you probably know quite well what good table manners are.You 76 that keeping your arms on the table,talking with your 77 full,and wolfing down your food are not considered good manners.You know also that if you are mannerly,you say “Please” and “Thank you” and ask for things to be passed to you.
Have you ever thought of a pleasant attitude as being essential to good table manners Not only are pleasant mealtimes enjoyable,but they aid digestion.The dinner table is a 78 for enjoyable conversation.It should never become a battleground.You are definitely growing in social maturity（成熟）when you try to be an agreeable table companion.
73．A．in public B．at home C．at ease D．in a hurry
74．A．such B．no C．some D．good
75．A．acting B．enjoying C．practicing D．watching
76．A．mention B．prefer C．doubt D．realize
77．A．stomach B．hands C．mouth D．bowl
78．A．time B．place C．chance D．way
十四、
What do you need for an invention to be a success
To begin with, good timing is very 79 . You can have a good idea which the public doesn’t want yet. Take Giovanni Caselli as an example. He invented the first fax machine in the 1860s. Though the quality was excellent, his invention quickly 80 . The fax machine did not become a necessary piece of equipment in every office until the 1980s.
Money also helps. The Frenchman Denis Papin had the idea for a steam engine almost a hundred years before James Watt was born. Denis never had enough money to 81 one.
You also need to be patient. It took scientists nearly eighty years to invent a light bulb. 82 , you shouldn’t be too slow. In the 1870s, Elisha Gray developed plans for a telephone. Gray saw it only as “a beautiful toy”. When he finally sent details of his invention to the Patent Office (专利局) on February 14th, 1876, it was too 83 . Almost the same designs had arrived just two hours earlier. The young man who sent them was Alexander Graham Bell. He is remembered as the inventor of the telephone.
Of course what you really need is a wonderful idea. If you haven’t got one, a walk in the countryside and a careful look at 84 can help. The Swiss scientist, George de Mestral, had the idea for Velcro (粘扣) when he found his clothes covered in sticky seed pods after a walk in the countryside.
79．A．interesting B．important C．personal D．satisfying
80．A．died B．improved C．spread D．appeared
81．A．deliver B．repair C．use D．build
82．A．However B．Instead C．So far D．At last
83．A．modern B．difficult C．late D．old
84．A．society B．nature C．pictures D．advertisements
十五、
If you are going to apply for a job. Be prepared for the kinds of interviews you can expect. One type of interviews is the telephone interview. Here are some tips for telephone interviews:
85 the questions. Before the interview, guess and write down the questions you might be asked. Practice the answers orally until you are 86 yourself. The questions can be about your working experiences, skills and achievements.
Keep your notes handy. Have any key information next to the phone, 87 your notes about the company and the questions you have prepared for. Then you can easily get the information you need. In this way, you will sound more prepared.
Avoid 88 topics. When you are asked how much money you would expect monthly, it’s not wise if you give no response. But it’s not right to give an exact number at once. Try to be open to discussion, so you’d better say something like, “If this is the right job for me, I believe we can come to an agreement on pay.”
Push for a face-to-face meeting. At the end of the interview, don’t forget to sell yourself. You can say something like, “I am very interested in working in your company. If possible I’d be really 89 to see some of your managers. I am free either Tuesday afternoon or Wednesday morning. Which would be better for you ”
Try to rearrange surprise interviews. If you receive an interview call without your expectation, you can 90 ask them to arrange another time for the interview, so you can be better prepared. Try something like, “I am sorry but I can’t do it right now. Can I call you back tomorrow after work at 6 p.m. ”
After the telephone interview, only a few are left for face-to-face interviews, so get prepared and good luck!
85．A．Process B．Predict C．Prove D．Pretend
86．A．strict with B．serious about C．satisfied with D．familiar with
87．A．in addition B．beside C．except for D．including
88．A．wealth B．salary C．value D．occupation
89．A．happy B．surprised C．embarrassed D．bored
90．A．angrily B．friendly C．politely D．suddenly
十六、
In the spotlight
Ordinary people trying to make a difference In the world
This week, we speak to John Harrison, a volunteer at the Queensland Animal Shelter.
—Have you ever volunteered at an animal shelter before
—No, but I have had many years’ experience with animals. I 91 with animals. At one time my family had between five and eight dogs in the house, with four cats. I have many happy memories and many not so happy memories. I try to advise people on care of their animals. I don’t tell people what to do; I just suggest to them and give them some new ideas.
—How long have you been a volunteer at the Queensland Animal Shelter
—I’ve been a volunteer there for five years now.
—What are your 92 there
—Well, I’m a bank manager, so I know my way around financial (金融的) matters. At the shelter, I 93 organize events to raise money.
—So, you have quite an important position. What do other volunteers at the shelter do
—Each year we find thousands of animals that need our help. This means a lot of work in many different areas. Some volunteers help out with the 94 of the animals. They feed and exercise them and make sure their cages are clean. Others help owners find their lost pets or sort out animal adoption (收养).
—Can you give our readers some information about adoption
—Before adoption, a vet checks the animal and vaccinates (给……注射疫苗) it. It costs $200 to adopt an animal, 95 that also includes the vet services. Since the shelter opened in 1995, we have found homes for 3,166 dogs and 1,930 cats.
—That’s very impressive!
—Well, we’re all 96 the work we’re doing and we hope to improve our services in the future.
91．A．took up B．made peace C．grew up D．fell in love
92．A．choices B．advantages C．difficulties D．responsibilities
93．A．directly B．probably C．especially D．regularly
94．A．extra cost B．daily care C．basic training D．medical records
95．A．but B．so C．because D．though
96．A．tired of B．proud of C．used to D．surprised at
十七、
The bus was filled with excitement. Students were talking and laughing, but there was also a bit of 97 energy in the air. As the bus pulled into the parking lot at the television studio, Mr. Osaka cleared his throat.
“I want to thank each one of you for your hard work. I know that many of you have had to put other activities on hold for the training. Whether or not our Sunshine Middle School wins today’s competition, I’m proud of you all,” Mr. Osaka continued. “It’s a great honor just to be on Quiz Power. Just do your best and enjoy yourselves today. No matter what, we’re all going home 98 .
The members of the team 99 as Mr. Osaka finished his speech. As they headed for the doors of the bus, several students stopped to thank Mr. Osaka for his commitment to the team. The students knew they were ready for almost any question the quizmaster might ask. They couldn’t wait to get started.
Inside the studio, the students were met by Anna, the show’s executive producer. Anna was tall, friendly woman.
“I am sure you’ve already heard this a hundred times today,” she told the room of expectant students, “but the most important thing you can do during the competition is to relax and have fun. Do your best to ignore the cameras and the audience. Once the host has finished asking a question, you will want to ring your buzzer (蜂鸣器) as soon as you think you have the answer. 100 , you may not ring in until the entire question has been read. People are likely to speak more quickly when they are nervous, so just try to answer slowly and calmly when it’s your turn.” Ann paused and smiled at the students who were beginning to look tense. “Do you have any questions before we begin ”
Gabriel, a seventh-grader from Sunshine, waved his hand. “Will the winning team come back to compete for the championship (冠军赛) ” he asked 101 , with hope in his eyes.
Ann nodded. “The championships are held in the spring. The winning team in the final will receive $1,000. The winning school will also receive two brand-new computers.”
“Any more questions ” Ann asked. The students were silent, 102 the task ahead of them.
“Then, let the game begin!”
97．A．nervous B．magic C．happy D．naughty
98．A．bosses B．citizens C．winners D．graduates
99．A．cheered B．hesitated C．rested D．survived
100．A．In brief B．However C．In other words D．For the time being
101．A．properly B．seriously C．eagerly D．angrily
102．A．satisfied with B．worried about C．thankful for D．focusing on
十八、
Wonder tells the story of August, a ten-year-old boy who lives with his parents and sister in New York. August, or Auggie as his family call him, is a(n) 103 boy in many ways. He rides a bike and likes playing with his Xbox. But Auggie was born with deformities (畸形) of the face and looks very different from other kids. At the start of the book, he tells us “My name is August. I won’t describe what I look like. Whatever you’re thinking, it’s probably 104 .” Auggie’s appearance shocks people. People look at him for a long time or sometimes they look away as soon as they see him.
Auggie’s had 27 operations on his face and has spent a lot of time in hospital. His mother has taught him at home, but now that he’s ten, she thinks he should go to school. 105 , Auggie hates the idea of school and doesn’t want to go. He worries that other kids will look at him strangely or call him horrible names, but his parents persuade him to visit a school and meet the headteacher. After the visit. Auggie 106 that, yes, he will go to school.
Like many kids, Auggie is really anxious on the first day. Because of his face, no one wants to sit next to him and he notices other kids looking and talking about him when he’s not around. 107 , he later makes friends with Jack, a boy in his class, and Flower, a girl he chats with at lunch.
Wonder tells the story of Auggie’s first year at school and 108 other kids treat him. It’s a difficult year with good and bad times. But towards the end, a frightening and dramatic event at a school camp made things completely different.
103．A．shy B．clever C．ordinary D．naughty
104．A．right B．true C．better D．worse
105．A．Since then B．At first C．In fact D．So far
106．A．advises B．decides C．forgets D．dreams
107．A．Luckily B．Clearly C．Surprisingly D．Suddenly
108．A．when B．where C．why D．how
十九、
Is there anyone around you who is a short sleeper A short sleeper is a person who regularly sleeps less than the average member of his age group. His nightly time of sleep is five hours or less. The short sleeper feels good after 109 .
The limited time asleep is 110 to a short sleeper. It is not a behavior of reducing the amount of sleep or refusing to sleep. This low amount of sleep is very stable from night to night. It is also the same on weekends and holidays.
A pattern of short sleep often begins as a child or young adult. Once it begins, the pattern continues through the years. This pattern of short sleep may cause others to be worried. Family members or friends may think that something is 111 .
Someone may tell a short sleeper to use medicine to help him sleep more. This will make him get sleep that he really does not need. It will bring him more 112 . A short sleeper will also have trouble with his family and friends if he expects others to 113 his pattern of sleep. Most people will not be able to do well with only five hours of sleep each night.
Short sleeping can be 114 with insomnia (失眠). Both conditions can cause a person to get a small amount of sleep at night. A person with insomnia has a hard time falling asleep or staying asleep. The overall quality of his sleep may be very poor. This can cause him to be sleepy during the day. The short sleeper does not have any of these problems.
109．A．staying up B．waking up C．growing up D．giving up
110．A．available B．important C．natural D．special
111．A．wrong B．difficult C．possible D．common
112．A．advice B．differences C．pleasure D．problems
113．A．change B．improve C．follow D．balance
114．A．familiar B．confused C．pleased D．connected
二十、
You’re minding your own business. Suddenly, you look up to see your big brother coming towards you. He’s giggling(痴笑) from ear to ear. His arms are stretched out, fingers shaking slightly. You try to get away, but there’s no way to 115 . Before you know it, he’s tickling(抓痒逗笑) you, and you can’t stop laughing.
Most of us don’t like to be tickled. We try everything to move our way out of a tickle. Yet no matter how much we dislike being tickled, we always end up laughing.
Why do people laugh when they are tickled That’s 116 scientist Christine Harris of San Diego, California, wanted to find out. First, Harris and her friends needed to practice. They spent some time tickling each other. Then they gathered a group of students who were ready to be tickled in the name of science.
Next, Harris’s team 117 how hard the students laughed at different TV show. They wanted to know about that type of laughter which is different from laughter caused by tickling. Then the team tickled the student volunteers under the arms and on the toes(脚趾). As part of the research, Harris’s team even used a tickle machine with parts that 118 shaking fingers!
What were the results of this tickling research Harris’s team found that people do not laugh because tickling is funny. People simply cannot stop themselves from laughing when they are tickled. The scientist decided that ticklish laughter may be a special kind of action. This action happens 119 a person’s control or effort.
So, have all questions about tickling been answered Has Harris tickled her last toe It’s unlikely. It seems that humans are not the only living things that giggle when they are tickled. Young chimpanzees also 120 to tickle one another during their play. They, too, seem to chuckle (吃吃地笑) also when they are tickled.
115．A．hold B．watch C．escape D．wait
116．A．how B．what C．who D．why
117．A．observed B．imagined C．felt D．heard
118．A．pointed out B．moved like C．went in for D．kept a touch with
119．A．besides B．except C．with D．without
120．A．enjoy B．improve C．love D．organize第12讲 完形填空解题技巧
【学习目标】
1、掌握上海中考完形填空常考题型
2、掌握完形填空必要的解题技巧
3、完成精选的20篇专项训练
【基础知识】
一、专题知识梳理
完型填空最常用的四种解题法:
1.总体把握:要通读完形填空的短文，跳过空格快速阅读，了解全篇的主要内容。切不可把宝贵的时间浪费在个别字句推敲上。
2.弄清体裁:文章体裁通常分为四种：论述文、记叙文、说明文和应用文。中考选文以叙事性文章为主，如：幽默故事、科普知识、童话、简短新闻、名人轶事、社会热点问题等。读这类文章，要大体上了解故事所涉及的时间、地点、人物、事件及前因后果。
3.重视主题句:完形填空所用的短文一般不给标题，但短文的主题句，往往在每段文章的首句，有时也出现在文章的中间或结束处。主题句提供全篇的性质、大意等，这是深入了解全文的“窗口”，甚至能以语句为立足点，从该句的时态、语气推测全文的主要内容。
4.语境联想:利用上下文的提示，用学过的知识和已有的生活经验，扫清部分词汇理解上的障碍。
解题过程是：
1.通读全文，掌握大意。结合选项初步弄清短文写了些什么内容。
2.瞻前顾后，分析先行。在理解全文意思的基础上，结合文章内容对空缺句子作合乎逻辑的推理。必须弄清空缺词句的确切含义，空缺词句与其前后句的意义衔接必须自然、合理，不可出现意义断层或说东道西的情况，必须从空缺句的内部结构入手，从语法、词语固定搭配、词形变化等角度考虑，务必使所填的单词准确无误。
3.反复推敲，攻克难关。如果做不出来的话，可能要改变一下思路。如实词多与文章的内容直接相关，虚词多与文章的连贯性或句子结构直接相关，如果从内容上实在看不出要填哪个单词的话，应考虑是否需要填介词、连词等。
4.验证答案，修正错误，着重注意这几点：(1)文章是否顺畅；(2)所填单词是否是最佳单词；(3)所填单词是否有拼写错误。
完形填空的解题方法和技巧：
1）确定填入单词的词性。
2）根据短语的固定搭配。
3）固定的句式结构。
4）利用冒号或者破折号。
5）利用句子在语段中的“地位”。
【真题演练】
一、完型填空
My tae known do (跆拳道) instructor stood in front of me, with the board in his hands. “Just tell me when you are ready.” he said.
I had to break it. That 1 was ringing around inside my head. Break it!
I stepped back for a 2 . I got in a good stance (姿势), and then spun (旋转) around backwards, doing a complete turn, and brought my heel (脚后跟) up on the edge of the board.
The thin brown carpet was hurting my feet. The lights filled the room with heat. Everything was silent. My classmates sat there, looking at me. I had never broken a board before, although I had tried several times. Even a boy who was two years younger than me had broken one, and he always 3 that I knew it.
My white uniform made small noises as I moved. The baggy pants and jacket didn’t keep me from sweating. I felt hot.
“OK.” I whispered, and with one last deep breath I kicked my heel 4 the hard wood. I stepped back. The board was still in one piece.
My instructor said, smiling, “You have to go through the board. Try it again.”
I was 5 people telling me to go through the board. They sounded as if I wasn’t trying!
I tried again. But again, I couldn’t break it. I hadn’t ever cracked (破开) it! I felt tears filling in my eyes. I wouldn’t make everyone disappointed. I wouldn’t make myself disappointed.
“Almost,” my instructor told me. “Try it just one more time.”
One more chance. That was all I got. “ I’ll show you, Mr. Board. I’ll do it.” I whispered.
I spun around. I kicked the board. I heard a loud cracking sound and then my foot went through the board! My instructor was 6 the two pieces high and smiling.
1．A．suggestion B．thought C．feeling D．answer
2．A．kick B．change C．strike D．hit
3．A．had no idea B．made sure C．heard of D．showed off
4．A．through B．on C．across D．against
5．A．getting rid of B．getting ready for C．getting into the habit of D．getting tired of
6．A．picking out B．picking up C．putting up D．putting down
【答案】
1．B
2．A
3．B
4．D
5．D
6．C
【分析】
本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要是作者描述了自己在练习跆拳道时失败多次后终于成功一次的踢碎木板的经历。
1．
句意：这个想法在我脑海里回荡。
suggestion建议；thought想法；feeling感情；answer回答。根据上文“I had to break it.”可知，作者想要踢碎木板，所以此时回荡在脑海的应是他“想要踢碎木板”的想法。故选B。
2．
句意：我为了踢碎木板后退。
kick踢；change改变；strike撞；hit打击。根据最后一段“I kicked the board.”可知，作者是要踢木板的，所以此处后退应是为了踢木板做准备。故选A。
3．
句意：甚至一个比我小两岁的男孩也踢碎过一个木板，他总是让我知道这一点。
had no idea不知道；made sure确保；heard of听说；showed off炫耀。由本文中心大意可知，作者一直都不能踢碎木板，所以这个比作者年级小但却有过一次成功经历的男孩应会在作者每次失败时都向作者炫耀一次他的成功经历，也就是他每次都要确保作者知道他成功过一次。故选B。
4．
句意：“好吧。”我低声说，最后一次深呼吸后，我把脚后跟踢到坚硬的木头上。
through穿过；on在……上；across横过；against碰，撞。根据下文“The board was still in one piece.”可知，作者本应是要把木板踢碎的，但是这次还是没踢碎，所以他踢的时候脚后跟应该只是“碰”到木板。故选D。
5．
句意：我已经厌倦了别人让我踢碎木板。
getting rid of摆脱；getting ready for准备好；getting into the habit of养成……的习惯；getting tired of厌倦。根据下文“They sounded as if I wasn’t trying!”可知，作者认为他们说的话听起来感觉像自己没在努力踢碎木板，但是自己是一直都有在努力尝试的，所以作者应是会厌倦听到人们讲这些话。故选D。
6．
句意：我的教练微笑着把这两块碎木板高高举起来。
picking out挑出；picking up捡起；putting up举起；putting down放下。根据上文“I heard a loud cracking sound and then my foot went through the board!”和下文“high”可知，教练此处应是庆祝作者首次成功踢碎木板而把两块碎木板举起来。故选C。
二、
Two years ago, my brother James and I set out on a hike through Chute Canyon, one of the most difficult routes in the mountains in Utah, in the US. We were hiking lovers and had 7 doing this route for a long time. However, we had no idea of the terrible adventure that was waiting for us.
We 8 the first part without problems. Then it started to snow and the rocks became slippery. All of a sudden, as I was helping my brother down a huge rock, he slipped and fell into a pool. Unfortunately, he had landed on a rock just below the surface and his leg broke. I climbed down and 9 pulled him out of the water. Night was coming and the temperature was falling but my brother couldn’ t move. Feeling helpless, I decided to head for the 10 camp for help, so I left James with some warm clothing and the rest of the food. It had been raining and to my horror, I discovered that the canyon was flooded. But I had no choice, I had to struggle on, soaked and freezing, unable even to think clearly. At one point I got lost, wasting precious hours.
At two-thirty the following afternoon, I finally arrived at the camp. The 11 had taken twenty-two hours and I was exhausted and starving. However, I managed to call for help and twelve hours later rescuers reached James. Thankfully, he was still alive and his leg was not seriously damaged. We were hiking again a year later, amazingly--- 12 we’ ve never been back to Chute Canyon!
7．A．competed with B．dreamed of C．depended on D．taken charge of
8．A．examined B．accepted C．complained D．completed
9．A．slowly B．happily C．clearly D．hardly
10．A．largest B．highest C．nearest D．prettiest
11．A．project B．technology C．transport D．journey
12．A．because B．though C．since D．whether
【答案】
7．B
8．D
9．A
10．C
11．D
12．B
【分析】
本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者和兄弟詹姆斯的一次惊险的远足经历。作者和他的兄弟都是远足爱好者，这是他们第一次选择这条远足路线。刚开始还一切顺利，随着天气变坏，詹姆斯摔了一跤并掉进了池塘，腿部负伤，作者几经困难才找到救援者来帮助詹姆斯，幸运的是，詹姆斯受伤不重。一年后他们又重新开始远足，只是没再选择过这条远足路线了。
7．
句意：我们是徒步旅行爱好者，已经梦想着走这条路线很久了。
competed with与……竞争；dreamed of梦想；depended on依靠；taken charge of接管；负责。根据“... one of the most difficult routes in the mountains in Utah…”可知，兄弟两这次选择的这条远足路线是犹他州所有山脉中最困难的路线之一，所以作为徒步旅行爱好者的兄弟两应是梦想要征服这条路线的。故选B。
8．
句意：我们顺利地完成了第一部分。
examined检查；accepted接受；complained抱怨；completed完成。结合内容可知，下文开始叙述兄弟两在这条路线的第一部分后遇到的困难，所以此处提及的第一部分应是已经完成了的。故选D。
9．
句意：我爬了下来，慢慢地把他从水里拉了出来。
slowly慢慢地；happily开心地；clearly清楚地；hardly几乎不。根据上文“... and his leg broke.”可知，詹姆斯的腿受伤了，为了不加重他的伤情，作者应是会慢慢地把他从水里拉出来。故选A。
10．
句意：感到无助，我决定前往最近的营地寻求帮助，所以我给詹姆斯留下了一些暖和的衣服和剩下的食物。
largest最大的；highest最高的；nearest最近的；prettiest最漂亮的。为了节省救援时间，作者应是会去最近的营地寻求帮助。故选C。
11．
句意：旅途花了22个小时，我又累又饿。
project项目；technology科技；transport交通；journey旅程。根据上文“At two-thirty the following afternoon, I finally arrived at the camp.”可知，作者在第二天下午的两点半才到达寻求帮助的营地，由此可知花费了22个小时的应是指作者到营地寻求帮助的这段旅程。故选D。
12．
句意：一年后我们又开始远足了，然而我们再也没有去过 Chute Canyon了。
because因为；though尽管，然而；since自从；whether是否。后半句“没有去过Chute Canyon”是前一句的补充说明，所以此处应用连词though，说明他们开始又远足了，只是不再把这条路线考虑进去了。故选B。
三、
Bored No More
Most people are spending their time at home these days. Are you 13 things to do Well, we’ve put together a guide to some fun, at-home activities. Check it out!
Checking in with your friends and family. A lot of people are separated (分开的) from friends and family right now. But there are plenty of ways to stay 14 . You can text, call, or instant message. If you’re able to, you can even have a video chat.
Taking a 15 . You don’t have to go anywhere to travel the globe. Want to see the Great Wall of China or some Alaskan glaciers How about the Louvre Museum in Paris You can find (虚拟的) tours of all these locales and many more. And for a full menu of travel, adventure, science, and art, check out Google Arts & Culture. It’ll give you virtual experiences from around the world.
Cooking. One of the most 16 parts of cooking is the preparation of ingredients. That’s why so many people stay away from cooking. But there are basic cooking skills that you need to know to cut down the preparation time. When it comes to cooking, whatever you need to know can be found on the Internet. The result of mastering these skills Healthy home cooked meals in a fraction of the time.
pared to cooking, baking cakes and cookies do not usually have the time pressure of having to be ready for a meal time. It is a great activity that you can do at your own time and even involve the kids at home. Get the kids to join in by tasking them to create their own cookie shapes and it is a great way to use up some of the unlimited 17 they have.
Writing a letter. Today, most of us get in touch by texting or sending e-mails. But letter writing used to be a big thing. Why not give it a try If you have friends and family members that you’re not able to see in person, surprise them by writing a letter. Put it in the mail. You may even get a letter 18 !
Have you come up with interesting ways to spend your time at home Why not share your ideas with your friends
13．A．complaining about B．dealing with C．taking charge of D．running out of
14．A．connected B．noticed C．focused D．organized
15．A．shower B．seat C．trip D．photo
16．A．frightening B．surprising C．satisfying D．amusing
17．A．luck B．energy C．resources D．chances
18．A．after all B．above all C．in return D．for free
【答案】
13．D
14．A
15．C
16．A
17．B
18．C
【分析】
本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了几个解决无聊的方法。
13．
句意：你没有事情可做了吗？
complaining about抱怨某事；dealing with 处理；taking charge of掌管；running out of用完。根据“Well, we’ve put together a guide to some fun, at-home activities.”可知，我们列出了一些居家活动，所以是提问事情做完了吗，故选D。
14．
句意：但是有很多方法可以保持联系 。
connected连接；noticed注意；focused注意；organized组织。根据“You can text, call, or instant message.”可知，你可以利用短信电话等方式来保持联系，故选A。
15．
句意：去旅行。
shower洗澡；seat座位；trip旅行；photo照片。根据“You don’t have to go anywhere to travel the globe.”可知，你不需要去任何地方就可以环游世界，所以是去旅行，故选C。
16．
句意：烹饪中最可怕的事情之一就是准备食材。
frightening害怕的；surprising惊讶的；satisfying满意的；amusing有趣的。根据“That’s why so many people stay away from cooking.”可知，很多人不做饭，所以准备食材是烹饪中最可怕的，故选A。
17．
句意：让孩子们加入进来，给他们布置任务，让他们做自己形状的饼干，这是一个很好的来利用他们的一些无限的能量方法。
luck运气；energy能量；resources资源；chances机会。根据“Get the kids to join in by tasking them to create their own cookie shapes…”可知，给孩子们布置任务，可以消耗孩子的能量，故选B。
18．
句意：你甚至可能会收到回信。
after all毕竟；above all首先；in return作为回报；for free免费。根据“Put it in the mail.”可知，把信放到邮箱里，所以你可能会收到回信，用in return表示收到回信，故选C。
四、
Habits of Successful Language Learners
As a language learner, you are not alone. About 1.2 billion people worldwide are learning a 19 language. However, not all of them enjoy success. We talked to hundreds of successful language learners. They shared with us some of their habits.
One key to long-term success is working towards the goal 20 . Most successful language learners make sure to spend a few minutes practicing every day. We also studied some“nine-to- fivers(朝九晚五)”. These language learners practice their language only in class. In the long run, they show much 21 progress than those who practice daily. They are also more likely to “drop out”.
The second habit of successful language learners is that they don’t “binge study(临时抱佛脚)”. Instead, they make progress through a number of short study sessions over a longer period of time. Learners who practice now and then for a marathon to catch up are more likely to give up altogether. Some language learners always want to learn as much new material as they can. But it has been proved that one gradually forgets what he or she has learned over time. Let’s be honest: Do you still remember all the English words and expressions you learned last year Successful language learners 22 the old material regularly. Regular revision turns your short-term memory into long-term memory.
Are you having a hard time improving your English Then you may try to 23 these three habits. Don’t worry if it takes time. Mastering a second language is a long 24 — it should take time!
19．A．ancient B．modern C．official D．foreign
20．A．sooner or later B．all the time C．over and over D．in a hurry
21．A．slower B．faster C．further D．better
22．A．go over B．take away C．collect D．produce
23．A．break B．change C．develop D．kick
24．A．program B．process C．history D．life
【答案】
19．D
20．B
21．A
22．A
23．C
24．B
【分析】
文章主要分享了一些学习第二语言的人们的一些学习习惯。
19．
句意：全世界大约有12亿人在学习一门外语。
ancient古代的；modern现代的；official官方的；foreign外国的；根据“Mastering a second language is a long...”可知，学习第二语言就是学习一门外语，故选D。
20．
句意：长期成功的一个关键是一直朝着目标努力。
sooner or later迟早；all the time一直，始终；over and over反复；in a hurry匆忙；根据“Most successful language learners make sure to spend a few minutes practicing every day.”可知，想要学好一门语言就要一直要朝着目标努力，故选B。
21．
句意：从长远来看，他们的进步要比那些每天练习的人慢得多。
slower更慢的；faster更快的；further更远的；better更好的；根据“These language learners practice their language only in class.”以及“those who practice daily”可知，只在课堂上练习的人要比每天练习的人进步的慢，故选A。
22．
句意：成功的语言学习者定期复习旧材料。
go over复习；take away带走；collect收集；produce生产；根据“Do you still remember all the English words and expressions you learned last year ”以及“the old material regularly”可知，学习者定期复习材料，故选A。
23．
句意：你可以试着养成这三个习惯。
break打破；change改变；develop发展；kick踢；根据“these three habits”以及上文的介绍可知，此处指的是要养成习惯，故选C。
24．
句意：掌握第二语言是一个漫长的过程——它应该需要时间！
program程序；process过程；history历史；life生活；根据“it should take time!”可知，学习第二语言是漫长的过程，故选B。
【过关检测】
五、
My name is Evelyn Garrido, and I’m from the Philippines. Next month I’m going to go abroad. I’ve never been to another country before. I’m going to go to the U.S. as an exchange student. I’m going to live with a host family in a small town in Minnesota, in the north of the U.S.
I started planning and preparing for my trip last year. There was a lot to do! I did some 25 student exchange programs, and then I applied. I also applied for a passport and got a student visa. After that, I attended courses at the weekends about rules, how to survive, etc. My older sister Lucia studied abroad two years ago, so she helped me plan my trip and showed me how to 26 my flight online.
I feel excited, and a little scared. Sometimes I say, “Lucia, I’ll probably be 27 .” She says, “You’re not alone. We’ll have video chats with you every day. And you’ll definitely meet new friends soon.”
My host family — the Jenses — sent me an email with information about the 28 in Minnesota. Winters are cold! I emailed them and said, “I don’t have any warm clothes!” They told me, “We’ll give you some of our warm clothes!”
I bought a good guidebook online. The information about cultural differences is really helpful. People will probably be very 29 me because I’m from a different country. They’ll probably ask me, “Do you eat hamburgers in the Philippines ” (“Yes.”) “Is it cold in the Philippines ” (“Never.”) I’ll try to answer cheerfully!
As an exchange student, I’ll learn a lot about Americans and their culture. Lucia says I’ll also learn about myself. And since I will be away from home for a long time, I’ll definitely learn to be more 30 . I hope so and I’m really looking forward to my trip!
25．A．training for B．research into C．projects on D．surveys about
26．A．book B．catch C．delay D．board
27．A．busy B．sick C．lonely D．disappointed
28．A．weather B．diet C．clothes D．sightseeing
29．A．afraid of B．thankful to C．angry with D．interested in
30．A．patient B．creative C．independent D．confident
【答案】
25．B
26．A
27．C
28．A
29．D
30．C
【分析】
本文是一篇记叙文，作者以第一人称口吻介绍了自己的一段出国交换经历。
25．
句意：我对学生交换项目做了一些研究。
training for为……训练；research into研究；projects on关于……的项目；surveys about关于……的调查。根据上文“I started planning and preparing for my trip last year”可知，作者对学生交换项目做了一些研究之后，才去申请了该项目。故选B。
26．
句意：所以她帮我计划行程，教我如何在网上预订航班。
book预订；catch抓住；delay延迟；board登上。根据下文“my flight online”可知，此处指的是在网上预订航班。故选A。
27．
句意：露西亚，我可能会感到孤独。
busy忙碌的；sick生病的；lonely孤独的；disappointed失望的。根据下文“You’re not alone. We’ll have video chats with you every day”可知，此处是作者在表达自己可能会感到很孤单。故选C。
28．
句意：里面有明尼苏达州的天气信息。
weather天气；diet日常饮食；clothes衣服；sightseeing观光。根据下文“Winters are cold!”可知，寄宿家庭在给作者的邮件中写有明尼苏达州的天气信息。故选A。
29．
句意：人们可能会对我很感兴趣。
afraid of害怕；thankful to感谢……；angry with对……感到愤怒；interested in对……感兴趣。根据下文“because I’m from a different country”可知，因为作者来自不同的国家，所以人们可能会对她很感兴趣。故选D。
30．
句意：我一定会更加独立。
patient耐心的；creative有创意的；independent独立的；confident有信心的。根据上文“since I will be away from home for a long time”可知，作者要离家独自在外很长一段时间，这会让作者学会更加独立。故选C。
六、
Frank makes sure students from poor families in his neighbourhood arrive at their college classes on time, rain or shine.
This 66-year-old retired teacher has been offering free rides to college students for the past ten years. Since Frank drove the young people for the first time, he has covered over 100,000 miles. The students he transports to and from school enjoy talking with him. They usually have a lot of 31 conversations. What they’ve got is finding a role model and a friend. 32 , some students even call him “Grandpa”.
Vicky received free rides from Frank for all her four years in college. The trips meant much more to her than just free transportations. “It’s not just a ride. I’m not just siting there in silence or with my headphones on,”Vicky said. “He asks us questions. He 33 the answers as well. The next time we ride with him, he’ll check if our ideas work.”
Frank first worked as a driver through a programme. Although the programme asks the members only to drive students to and from their classes, Frank often goes beyond to ensure the happiness and safety of the students.
Frank is always there to give these students 34 . If they run out of certain basic things in life, Frank will drive to the nearest store and buy what they need. If a students gets hungry on the long drives to and from school, Frank never 35 to buy them a meal.
For many students, Frank’s help is appreciated and it’s necessary for them to be able to finish their college education as well. According to Frank, he’s got much from the 36 , too. “I just love driving and I love these kids.” Frank said. “It’s such an interesting thing to be a part of these kids’ lives.”
31．A．similar B．dull C．pleasant D．difficult
32．A．However B．Actually C．Instead D．Unfortunately
33．A．forgets B．dislikes C．offers D．remembers
34．A．supports B．advice C．freedom D．knowledge
35．A．decides B．promises C．hesitates D．likes
36．A．success B．experience C．attention D．thought
【答案】
31．C
32．B
33．D
34．A
35．C
36．B
【分析】
本文是一篇记叙文。主要记叙了退休教师弗兰克为大学生提供免费乘车服务的事情。弗兰克的行为受到人们的赞扬，他自己也从这些经历中学到很多，他觉得成为孩子生活中的一部分是一件很有趣的事情。
31．
句意：他们通常有很多愉快的谈话。
similar相似的；dull迟钝的；pleasant令人愉快的；difficult困难的。根据前句“The students he transports to and from school enjoy talking with him.”可知，应是有很多愉快的谈话。故选C。
32．
句意：事实上，有些学生甚至叫他“爷爷”。
However然而；Actually事实上；Instead代替；Unfortunately不幸地。根据空后“some students even call him “Grandpa”.”可知，是陈述了一件事实，空处应用Actually。故选B。
33．
句意：他也记得答案。
forgets忘记；dislikes不喜欢；offers提供；remembers记得。根据前句“He asks us questions.”和后句“The next time we ride with him, he’ll check if our ideas work.”可知，应是他记得答案。故选D。
34．
句意：弗兰克总是在那里给这些学生支持。
supports支持；advice建议；freedom自由；knowledge知识。根据后句“If they run out of certain basic things in life, Frank will drive to the nearest store and buy what they need.”可知，是总给学生支持。故选A。
35．
句意：如果一个学生在往返学校的长途中感到饥饿，弗兰克会毫不犹豫地请他们吃顿饭。
decides决定；promises承诺；hesitates犹豫；likes喜欢。根据前文“Frank is always there to give these students….”可推知，应是毫不犹豫地请他们吃顿饭。故选C。
36．
句意：据弗兰克说的说法，他也从经历中学到了很多。
success成功；experience经历；attention注意力；thought 想法。根据上文语境可知，弗兰克为学生所作的一切都是他的经历，故应是从经历中学到了很多。故选B。
七、
Many people think of sharks as dangerous monsters. But human beings pose a far greater danger to these creatures than they do to us. Although shark attacks do occur, they are quite 37 . On the other hand, according to one research, humans kill 100 million sharks every year. This number is a warning that many kinds of sharks may die out.
38 should we save the sharks
The killing of sharks is a problem for the whole planet. Sharks eat other species(物种), but few creatures eat them. As sharks die off, the populations of the animals that sharks eat will 39 . This, in turn, means that the populations of the creatures that those animals eat will shrink. That includes some sea creatures that humans consume, such as shrimp. It also includes fish that eat algae(藻类), which can cause algae to spread so much that it damages coral reefs.
Shrinking shark populations a fleets more than just the ocean. Ocean plants produce much of the oxygen on the planet. These plants can be harmed when changes in the shark population upset the ecosystem.
Don’t use shark produets
Shark liver oil is used in many popular cosmetics(化妆品). Pet foods, vitamins, energy drinks and leather goods can 40 be made from shark parts. And shark meat is sold around the world, sometimes under misleading names such as rock salmon or whitefish.
Most sharks killed worldwide are hunted for their fins, which are used to make shark fin soup. The 41 is cruel: Fishermen cut the shark’s fins oil and then throw the shark back into the water. Then the shark dies slowly sometimes over several days. Sharks breathe by swimming, so a shark that can’t swim will die.
Eat only sustainably(可持续地) caught seafood
Sharks often die because they are caught in nets. If you eat seafood, make sure it comes from fish farms that 42 the oceans.
37．A．rare B．strange C．natural D．general
38．A．How B．When C．Why D．Where
39．A．match B．depend C．limit D．increase
40．A．even B．also C．ever D．always
41．A．process B．situation C．progress D．attitude
42．A．cut down B．care for C．keep off D．consist of
【答案】
37．A
38．C
39．D
40．B
41．A
42．C
【分析】
本文是一篇说明文。主要讲述鲨鱼是很危险的动物，但人类对这些生物的威胁远远大于它们对我们的威胁，并讲述这些动物的数量正在慢慢减少，以及我们应该采取什么措施保护这些生物。
37．
句意：虽然鲨鱼袭击确实发生过，但非常罕见。
rare稀少的；strange奇怪的；natural自然的；general普遍。由该句中的although结合前句“human beings pose a far greater danger to these creatures than they do to us”可知,虽然鲨鱼攻击人类确实存在,但其实非常少见。故选A。
38．
句意：我们应该如何拯救鲨鱼？
How如何；When什么时候；Why为什么；Where哪里。综合整段段意可知实在说明鲨鱼对海洋生态系统的平衡作用,所以是“为什么我们要拯救鲨鱼”。故选C。
39．
句意：随着鲨鱼的灭绝，被鲨鱼捕食的动物的数量也会增加。
match配对；depend依赖；limit限制；increase增加。根据前句 “Shark eat other species, but few creatures eat them”那么当鲨鱼灭绝的时候,鲨鱼吃的物种当然是会增加。故选D。
40．
句意：宠物食品、维生素、能量饮料和皮革制品也可以用鲨鱼的部分制成。
even甚至；also也；ever永远；always总是。根据前句“Shark liver oil is used in many popular cosmetics”可知是鲨鱼肝油被用于很多化妆品中,空格所在句意指鲨鱼其他部位也被做成各种商品,可知是“也”的关系。故选B。
41．
句意：这个过程是残忍的。
process过程；situation情景；progress进步；attitude 态度。根据“Fishermen cut the shark’s fins off and then throw the shark back into the water.”可知，渔民切下鲨鱼的鳍，然后把鲨鱼扔回水里。因此是这个“过程”很残忍。故选A。
42．
句意：如果你吃海鲜，确保它来自与大海隔开的渔场。
cut down砍倒；care for关心；keep off远离；consist of由……组成。根据“Shark liver oil is used in many popular cosmetics(化妆品).”可知，鲨鱼常因被网捕而死亡。因此这里应该表示如果你吃海鲜，确保它来自与大海隔开的渔场。故选C。
八、
It can be an awful feeling when you realize you’ve said or done something wrong. Maybe you told a friend something that turned out to be totally false. Whatever the reason for being wrong, admitting it can make you upset.
No one enjoys putting up his hand to say: “I was wrong.” You become responsible for your mistake, and that can make you feel 43 . Admitting a mistake challenges your pride and can damage your confidence. Saying you were wrong means having to 44 that you’re not always right or perfect.
Of course, having a sense of pride in yourself isn’t a bad thing. When you are proud of your good abilities, appearance and achievements, it’s good and encourages healthy feelings. But it will become a 45 when you are too proud to admit. Some people will try to avoid admitting being wrong. They will deny, make 46 , attack someone or something else because it’s easier than finding their own problems.
Imagine switching off your pride for a moment and focus only on the facts of a situation that has caused you to make a mistake. When you consider the matter based on facts, it’s usually easy to see the 47 way to go. When you can say you were wrong and offer a sincere apology, it will help to clear up a situation.
So, don’t be afraid to make mistakes and don’t be too proud to say you are wrong. You are human and on a beautiful 48 that will often test you. Take control of your pride, do what feels right and learn from experience.
43．A．surprised B．angry C．strange D．embarrassed
44．A．accept B．complain C．pretend D．believe
45．A．change B．secret C．problem D．difference
46．A．choices B．excuses C．decisions D．noises
47．A．right B．same C．simple D．convenient
48．A．future B．direction C．journey D．exchange
【答案】
43．D
44．A
45．C
46．B
47．A
48．C
【分析】
文章大意：文章通过举例说明，告诉我们要勇敢承认自己的错误，会有一个更美好的未来。
43．
句意：你要为自己的错误负责，这会让你感到尴尬。
surprised惊讶的；angry生气的；strange奇怪的；embarrassed尴尬的。根据“You become responsible for your mistake, and that can make you feel ….”你要为你的错误负责， 可知这应会让你感到尴尬，故选D。
44．
句意：说你错了意味着你必须接受你并不总是对的或完美的。
accept接受；complain抱怨；pretend假装；believe相信。根据“Saying you were wrong”说你错了，可知这意味着你不得不接受你并不总是对的或完美的，故选A。
45．
句意：但当你太骄傲而不愿承认时，这将成为一个问题。
change改变；secret秘密；problem问题；difference差异。根据下文“finding their own problems.”可知但当你骄傲得不愿承认时，它就会成为一个问题，故选C。
46．
句意：他们会否认，找借口，攻击别人或其他事情，因为这比找到他们自己的问题要容易。
choices选择；excuses理由、借口；decisions决定；noises噪音。根据上文“They will deny,”他们会否认，可知应该是找借口攻击别人或其他事情，因为这比发现他们自己的问题容易，故选B。
47．
句意：当你根据事实来考虑这件事时，通常很容易找到正确的方向。
right正确的；same相同的；simple简单的；convenient方便的。根据上文“When you consider the matter based on facts,”当你根据事实来考虑这件事的时候（承认错误），通常很容易找到正确的方向，故选A。
48．
句意：你是人，在一个美丽的人生旅程中，会经常考验你。
future未来；direction方向；journey旅程；exchange交换。根据“You are human and on a beautiful … that will often test you.”结合语境，可知你是人，在一个美丽的人生旅程中，会经常考验你，故选C。
九、
Students in China have one less things to put in their backpacks these days. The government recently banned(禁止) smartphones in public schools for all students through nine grades. Many schools around the world like Germany, Japan, the United States have similar bans.
Some educators say kids pay better attention in class when they aren’t looking at their phones all the time. They say banning phones 49 students to talk to each other more.
Most teachers would agree that they don’t want a classroom full of kids texting(发短信). But many say a total ban on phones isn’t 50 . Some people argue that it’s better to teach kids to use technology responsibly than take it away. Also, many parents point out that they need to be able to reach their kids during the day.
Yes! Smartphones make it 51 for students to concentrate in class. Kids might play games, watch videos, or check out apps instead of paying attention to the teacher. They can easily miss important information. Besides, a ringing or buzzing phone distracts(使……分心) other students. Also, some kids might use their phones to cheat. They could go online and look up 52 to a test, or they could turn to their friends for help.
No! Students should be able to have their phones with them in case of an 53 . Kids need a way to get in touch with their parents if they get sick, if the school bus breaks down, or even if they forget their lunch at home. Smartphones can actually help kids do better in school. We can use them to go online and do research for a class project or for help with writing essays. 54 , there are great educational apps we can use. They can help us study better. It’s not a good idea to ban phones in school.
49．A．begs B．invites C．teaches D．encourages
50．A．important B．necessary C．enough D．effective
51．A．difficult B．right C．interesting D．disappointing
52．A．ideas B．answers C．news D．dictionaries
53．A．event B．interview C．argument D．emergency
54．A．For example B．In brief C．In addition D．As a result
【答案】
49．D
50．B
51．A
52．B
53．D
54．C
【分析】
政府最近禁止公立学校的学生将智能手机带到学校，对于这条禁令，不同的人有不同的看法。本文中列出了支持以及反对该禁令的两种人的观点以及理由。
49．
句意：他们表示，禁止使用手机可以鼓励学生更多地相互交谈。
begs乞求；invites邀请；teaches教；encourages鼓励。根据上句话“Some educators say kids pay better attention in class when they aren’t looking at their phones all the time.”可知，一些教育工作者们不支持学生带手机，因此他们觉得禁止使用手机对学生有好处，D选项符合语境。故选D。
50．
句意：但很多人表示，完全禁止使用手机没有必要。
important重要的；necessary必要的；enough足够的；effective有效的。根据下句话“Some people argue that it’s better to teach kids to use technology responsibly than take it away.”可知，一些人认为让孩子负责任地使用技术要比剥夺它更好，因此他们觉得完全禁止使用手机没有必要。故选B。
51．
句意：智能手机让学生很难在课堂上集中注意力。
difficult困难的；right对的；interesting有趣的；disappointing令人失望的。根据下句话“Kids might play games, watch videos, or check out apps instead of paying attention to the teacher.”可知，这一段的观点是反对带手机，因此这里表示“很难集中注意力”。故选A。
52．
句意：他们可以上网查找考试答案，或者向朋友求助。
ideas主意，想法；answers答案；news新闻；dictionaries字典。根据空后“…to a test”可知，这里表示上网查找试题的答案。故选B。
53．
句意：学生应该能够在紧急情况下随身携带手机。
event事件；interview面试，采访；argument争论，辩论；emergency紧急情况。根据下句话“Kids need a way to get in touch with their parents if they get sick, if the school bus breaks down, or even if they forget their lunch at home.”可知，这里提到的学生生病了、校车出故障或忘记午饭，这是生活中出现的紧急情况。故选D。
54．
句意：此外，我们还可以使用一些很棒的教育应用程序。
For example例如；In brief简言之；In addition此外，而且；As a result结果。根据文意可知，空后继续说明支持学生带手机的理由，故选C。
十、
When my brother and I were young, we always spent a few weeks in summer with our uncle. He was a famous geologist (地质学家). He loved to go on long walks to find stones to add to his 55 at the university. We liked to follow him.
One morning, we left early and this time our uncle had bought us backpacks (背包). “You can help me 56 the stones,” He explained.
The whole day we walked around the countryside, and every now and then, my uncle put stones in our bags. We were a bit 57 that he also took some stones out from our bags at times. We thought he had just found better stones than the ones we already had.
When we reached the houses in the late afternoon, we were tired. The backpacks were so heavy that we gave a big sigh of relief when we put them on the ground, 58 our uncle’s backpack was half-empty.
“Why did you give us so many stones ” we asked. “I didn’t, you did.” he said, waiting for a while before continuing. “You didn’t know it, but I made you go through a little attitude test today. Every time you were complaining 59 , I put a stone in your bag. When you talked about something with positive (积极的) thinking, I took out a stone. And now, look at you bags.”
The bags were almost full.
“Your negative (消极的) thoughts are like stones. You carry them in your mind just like those stones in bags.”
Our uncle 60 us one of the most important lessons in the life. The power of attitude. No matter how many difficulties we came across, we considered them as chances for us to improve. And every day seems much better and brighter.
55．A．invention B．collection C．invitation D．creation
56．A．fix B．buy C．carry D．kick
57．A．surprised B．satisfied C．excited D．bored
58．A．though B．since C．while D．for
59．A．correctly B．angrily C．seriously D．confidently
60．A．learned B．replied C．brought D．taught
【答案】
55．B
56．C
57．A
58．C
59．B
60．D
【分析】
文章大意：这篇文章通过作者的叔叔带他和他弟弟捡石头的故事，告诉我们：作者的负面想法就像石头一样，他的思想就像背包里的石头一样，他的负面想法越多，他的思想就越重。
55．
句意：他喜欢走很长的路去寻找石头，以增加他在大学的收藏。
invention发明；collection收集、收藏；invitation邀请；creation创造。根据上文“He was a famous geologist (地质学家).”结合“loved to go on long walks to find stones”，他是一个地质学家，可知是喜欢散步收集石头以增加他的收藏，故选B。
56．
句意：“你可以帮我拿石头，”他解释说。
fix修理；buy买；carry携带；kick踢。根据下文“and every now and then, my uncle put stones in our bags.”叔叔还时不时地往我们的背包里放些石头。可知叔叔给我们买背包，应该是让我们帮助他拿石头，故选C。
57．
句意：让我们有点惊讶的是，他有时也会从我们的包里拿出一些石头。
surprised惊讶的、吃惊的；satisfied满意的；excited兴奋的；bored无聊的。根据上文“and every now and then, my uncle put stones in our bags.”，以及后面的“he also took some stones out from our bags at times.”叔叔时不时地往我们的背包里放些石头，有时候又从我们包里拿出一些石头，可知这应该是令我们感到很惊讶的，故选A。
58．
句意：背包太沉了，当我们把它们放在地上时，我们松了一口气，而叔叔的背包有一半是空的。
though虽然；since自从；while然而；for为了。根据“The backpacks were so heavy that we gave a big sigh of relief when we put them on the ground, … our uncle’s backpack was half-empty.”可知前后句之间表达的是转折关系，因此用while连接，故选C。
59．
句意：每次你生气地抱怨，我就往你的包里放一块石头。
correctly正确地；angrily生气地；seriously严肃地；confidently自信地。根据下文“When you talked about something with positive (积极的) thinking, I took out a stone.”谈论积极的事情时就拿出一些石头，可知这里应该是生气抱怨时就放入一些石头，故选B。
60．
句意：叔叔教给了我们人生中最重要的一课。
learned学习；replied答复；brought带来；taught教。根据上文“Your negative (消极的) thoughts are like stones. You carry them in your mind just like those stones in bags.”可知是叔叔教给了我们人生中最重要的一课，故选D。
十一、
What comes to mind when you think of archaeologists(考古学家) Are they as cool as the characters in Hollywood hit movies Do they experience new adventures every day Let’s discover the world of archaeologists.
Reaching spots
Historical treasures are often buried underground. To locate the proper place for 61 , archaeologists do surveys to search for signs of ancient spots. These signs may be anything just like broken pieces of ancient tools.
It’s difficult work. They walk across the areas in all kinds of weather, so it is often done by walking. Besides, it requires much experience and 62 knowledge to tell an ordinary rock from a stone tool, or tell a natural hill from a grass-covered historic site.
Researching
Archaeologists spend a lot of time in the lab studying the discoveries. 63 , they are now closer to answering those mysteries than ever with modern technology.
The first thing they need to do is to recognize the age of the items discovered. They also 64 bones of humans or animals to find out the cause of their death and what they ate during their lifetime. After that, archaeologists draw the pictures of them on computers based on collected data.
Restoration(修复)
Ancient objects can be damaged in different ways. 65 , bowls and cups are often broken into pieces, while metal tools usually get rusty(生锈的). Before repairing, they use X-rays to look for damage. If the rust is harmful, they need to remove it and repair the object with special metal powder. In this process, restorers have to be extremely patient and careful so as not to damage the 66 of the objects.
Since the job can be physically tiring outdoors or need a long time work in the lab, most archaeologists are proud of their work. It’s their hard work that has brought the lost treasures back to life.
61．A．living B．resting C．digging D．sightseeing
62．A．junior B．general C．major D．professional
63．A．Carefully B．Fortunately C．Beautifully D．Immediately
64．A．contact B．follow C．examine D．develop
65．A．For example B．In addition C．At least D．In return
66．A．secret B．temperature C．weight D．value
【答案】
61．C
62．D
63．B
64．C
65．A
66．D
【分析】
本文主要介绍了考古学家是如何进行考古的。
61．
句意：为了确定适当的挖掘地点，考古学家们做调查，寻找古代遗迹的迹象。
living生活；resting休息；digging挖；sightseeing观光。由前句“Historical treasures are often buried underground.”可知，历史珍宝常被埋在地下，考古学家们会做调查去确定适当的挖掘地点，故选C。
62．
句意：此外，区分普通的岩石和石器，区分天然的山丘和长满草的历史遗迹，都需要很多的经验和专业知识。
junior初级的；general一般的，普通的；major主要的；professional专业的。由句中后半句“to tell an ordinary rock from a stone tool, or tell a natural hill from a grass-covered historic site”可知，此句是说区分这些东西需要经验和专业的知识，故选D。
63．
句意：幸运的是，借助现代科技，他们比以往任何时候都更接近于解开这些谜团。
Carefully认真地；Fortunately幸运地；Beautifully漂亮地；Immediately立即。通过借助现代科技，能够更接近地去解开谜团，这是幸运的，故选B。
64．
句意：他们还检查人类或动物的骨头，以找出他们死亡的原因和他们一生中吃什么。
contact联系；follow跟随；examine检查；develop培养。由句中“to find out the cause of their death and what they ate during their lifetime”可知，此句是说他们检查人类或动物的骨头，找出他们死亡的原因和一生中吃什么，故选C。
65．
句意：例如，碗和杯子经常破碎成碎片，而金属工具通常会生锈。
For example比如；In addition此外；At least至少；In return作为报答；由前句“Ancient objects can be damaged in different ways.”可知，此处是在举例说明古代物品可能会以不同的方式受损，故选A。
66．
句意：在这个过程中，修复者必须非常耐心和小心，以免损坏物品的价值。
secret秘密的；temperature温度；weight重量；value价值。由前半句“In this process, restorers have to be extremely patient and careful”可知，此句是说修复者必须非常耐心和小心，以免损坏物品的价值，故选D。
十二、
The struggle (挣扎)of a butterfly
A man found a cocoon（茧）of a butterfly. One day a small opening appeared. He sat and watched the butterfly for several hours as it tried its best to move its body 67 that little hole.
Suddenly it stopped and looked like it was 68 . So the man decided to help the butterfly. He took a pair of scissors and made the opening of the cocoon bigger. The butterfly then came out 69 , although it had a swollen（肿胀的）body and small dry wings.
The man didn’t think anything of it and sat there waiting for the butterfly to fly. But that didn’t happen. The butterfly spent the rest of its life unable to fly, crawling on the ground with tiny wings and a swollen body.
The man had a 70 heart, but he didn’t understand that the butterfly needed the undamaged cocoon and the struggle to get out of the small opening, and that was its way of making fluid（液体）from the body of the butterfly into its wings to prepare itself for flying, once it was out of the cocoon.
Our struggles in life develop our 71 . Without struggles, we never grow and never get stronger. So it’s important for us to deal with challenges on our own instead of 72 help from others.
67．A．into B．onto C．across D．through
68．A．freezing B．stuck C．moved D．touching
69．A．easily B．gently C．happily D．suddenly
70．A．strong B．weak C．cruel D．kind
71．A．strengths B．ideas C．intelligence D．interests
72．A．pointing out B．showing off C．relying on D．trying to
【答案】
67．D
68．B
69．A
70．D
71．A
72．C
【分析】
本文讲述了一个人处于好心帮助蝴蝶破茧而出，但是好心办坏事，让这只蝴蝶无法起飞。告诉我们一个道理：奋斗是我们人生的必要组成部分，我们要自己面对人生中的挑战而不是依靠别人的帮助。
67．
句意：他坐着看了好几个小时，它正试图移动它的身体通过那个小洞。
into进入；onto到……之上；across横穿；through穿过，通过。此处表示蝴蝶想通过茧的小洞出来，应用through。故选D。
68．
句意：突然它停了下来，看起来像是卡住了。
freezing冻住；stuck卡住；moved移动；touching接触。根据“So the man decided to help the butterfly.”可知，蝴蝶想要破茧而出，但是没有成功，因为被茧卡住了。故选B。
69．
句意：蝴蝶很容易就出来了，尽管它有一个肿胀的身体和干燥的小翅膀。
easily容易地；gently温柔地；happily开心地；suddenly突然地。根据“He took a pair of scissors and made the opening of the cocoon bigger.”可知，茧的开口变大了，所以蝴蝶很容易就从茧里出来了。故选A。
70．
句意：这个人有一颗善良的心。
strong强壮的；weak虚弱的；cruel残忍的；kind善良的。根据“but he didn’t understand that the butterfly needed the undamaged cocoon and the struggle to get out of the small opening”可知，此处表示转折，这个人是出于好心，但是他不知道蝴蝶需要完好的茧，需要挣扎着走出这个小洞，从而导致蝴蝶飞不起来。故选D。
71．
句意：我们在生活中的奋斗提高了我们的力量。
strengths力量；ideas主意；intelligence智慧；interests兴趣。根据“Without struggles, we never grow and never get stronger.”可知，奋斗可以让我们有力量。故选A。
72．
句意：因此，重要的是我们要自己面对挑战，而不是依赖别人的帮助。
pointing out指出；showing off炫耀；relying on依靠；trying to尝试。阅读全文可知，蝴蝶在人类的帮助下不能成功飞起来，所以我们不能依赖别人的帮助，要靠自己奋斗。故选C。
十三、
Are your table manners much better when you are eating at a friend’s home or in a restaurant than they are at your own home Probably so,because you are aware that people judge you by your table manners.You take special pains when you are eating 73 .Have you ever stopped to realize how much less self-conscious you would be on such occasions if 74 table manners had become a habit for you You can make them a habit by 75 good table manners at home．
Good manners at mealtimes help you and those around you to feel comfortable.This is true at home as much as it is true in someone else’s home or in a restaurant.Good manners make meals more enjoyable for everyone at the table.By this time you probably know quite well what good table manners are.You 76 that keeping your arms on the table,talking with your 77 full,and wolfing down your food are not considered good manners.You know also that if you are mannerly,you say “Please” and “Thank you” and ask for things to be passed to you.
Have you ever thought of a pleasant attitude as being essential to good table manners Not only are pleasant mealtimes enjoyable,but they aid digestion.The dinner table is a 78 for enjoyable conversation.It should never become a battleground.You are definitely growing in social maturity（成熟）when you try to be an agreeable table companion.
73．A．in public B．at home C．at ease D．in a hurry
74．A．such B．no C．some D．good
75．A．acting B．enjoying C．practicing D．watching
76．A．mention B．prefer C．doubt D．realize
77．A．stomach B．hands C．mouth D．bowl
78．A．time B．place C．chance D．way
【答案】
73．A
74．D
75．C
76．D
77．C
78．B
【分析】
本文主要介绍了一些餐桌礼仪。
73．
句意：当你在公众场合吃饭时，你会感到不自在。
in public在公众场合；at home在家；at ease自由自在；in a hurry匆忙的。根据“You take special pains when you are eating”可知，在大庭广众下吃饭的时候会感到不自在，故选A。
74．
句意：你是否曾经停下来意识到，如果良好的餐桌礼仪成为你的一种习惯，那么在这种场合你就不会那么难为情了？
such如此；no不；some一些；good好的。根据“how much less self-conscious you would be on such occasions”可知，如果你有一些好的餐桌礼仪，那么你在大庭广众之下吃饭就不会感到不自在了，故选D。
75．
句意：你可以在家里养成良好的餐桌礼仪。
acting表演；enjoying喜欢；practicing练习；watching观看。根据“by…good table manners at home”可知，通过在家反复练习来养成一个好习惯，故选C。
76．
句意：你意识到把胳膊放在桌子上，嘴里塞满东西说话，狼吞虎咽地吃东西是不礼貌的。
mention提到；perfer更喜欢；doubt怀疑；realize意识到。这个时候你就会意识到什么是不好的餐桌礼仪，故选D。
77．
句意：你意识到把胳膊放在桌子上，嘴里塞满东西说话，狼吞虎咽地吃东西是不礼貌的。
stomach胃；hands手；mouth嘴巴；bowl碗。根据“talking with your …full”可知，嘴里塞满了东西说话不是一种好的餐桌礼仪，故选C。
78．
句意：餐桌是愉快交谈的地方。
time时间；place地方；chance机会；way方法。根据“The dinner table”可知，此处指餐桌这个地方，故选B。
十四、
What do you need for an invention to be a success
To begin with, good timing is very 79 . You can have a good idea which the public doesn’t want yet. Take Giovanni Caselli as an example. He invented the first fax machine in the 1860s. Though the quality was excellent, his invention quickly 80 . The fax machine did not become a necessary piece of equipment in every office until the 1980s.
Money also helps. The Frenchman Denis Papin had the idea for a steam engine almost a hundred years before James Watt was born. Denis never had enough money to 81 one.
You also need to be patient. It took scientists nearly eighty years to invent a light bulb. 82 , you shouldn’t be too slow. In the 1870s, Elisha Gray developed plans for a telephone. Gray saw it only as “a beautiful toy”. When he finally sent details of his invention to the Patent Office (专利局) on February 14th, 1876, it was too 83 . Almost the same designs had arrived just two hours earlier. The young man who sent them was Alexander Graham Bell. He is remembered as the inventor of the telephone.
Of course what you really need is a wonderful idea. If you haven’t got one, a walk in the countryside and a careful look at 84 can help. The Swiss scientist, George de Mestral, had the idea for Velcro (粘扣) when he found his clothes covered in sticky seed pods after a walk in the countryside.
79．A．interesting B．important C．personal D．satisfying
80．A．died B．improved C．spread D．appeared
81．A．deliver B．repair C．use D．build
82．A．However B．Instead C．So far D．At last
83．A．modern B．difficult C．late D．old
84．A．society B．nature C．pictures D．advertisements
【答案】
79．B
80．A
81．D
82．A
83．C
84．B
【分析】
文章介绍了一项发明成功需要的几个条件。
79．
句意：首先，好的时机非常重要。
interesting有趣的；important重要的；personal个人的；satisfying满足的；根据“Though the quality was excellent, his invention quickly...The fax machine did not become a necessary piece of equipment in every office until the 1980s.”可知，发明的时机是很重要的，故选B。
80．
句意：虽然质量很好，但他的发明很快就销声匿迹了。
died死的；improved提高；spread传播；appeared出现；根据“The fax machine did not become a necessary piece of equipment in every office until the 1980s.”可知，传真机的发明销声匿迹了，故选A。
81．
句意：丹尼斯从来没有足够的钱建造一个。
deliver递送；repair修理；use使用；build修建；根据“Denis never had enough money”及句意可知，是没有钱建造蒸汽机，故选D。
82．
句意：然而，你不应该太慢。
However然而；Instead代替；So far到目前为止；At last最后；根据“It took scientists nearly eighty years to invent a light bulb.”以及“In the 1870s...The young man who sent them was Alexander Graham Bell.”可知，此处是转折关系，应用however连接，故选A。
83．
句意：当他最终于1876年2月14日将自己发明的细节提交给专利局时，为时已晚。
modern现代的；difficult困难的；late晚的；old老的；根据“Almost the same designs had arrived just two hours earlier.”可知，此处说的是提交的专利已经晚了，故选C。
84．
句意：如果你还没有，在乡间散步和仔细观察大自然会有所帮助。
society社会；nature自然；pictures图片；advertisements广告；根据“The Swiss scientist, George de Mestral, had the idea for Velcro (粘扣) when he found his clothes covered in sticky seed pods after a walk in the countryside.”可知，此处指的是“观察大自然”，故选B。
十五、
If you are going to apply for a job. Be prepared for the kinds of interviews you can expect. One type of interviews is the telephone interview. Here are some tips for telephone interviews:
85 the questions. Before the interview, guess and write down the questions you might be asked. Practice the answers orally until you are 86 yourself. The questions can be about your working experiences, skills and achievements.
Keep your notes handy. Have any key information next to the phone, 87 your notes about the company and the questions you have prepared for. Then you can easily get the information you need. In this way, you will sound more prepared.
Avoid 88 topics. When you are asked how much money you would expect monthly, it’s not wise if you give no response. But it’s not right to give an exact number at once. Try to be open to discussion, so you’d better say something like, “If this is the right job for me, I believe we can come to an agreement on pay.”
Push for a face-to-face meeting. At the end of the interview, don’t forget to sell yourself. You can say something like, “I am very interested in working in your company. If possible I’d be really 89 to see some of your managers. I am free either Tuesday afternoon or Wednesday morning. Which would be better for you ”
Try to rearrange surprise interviews. If you receive an interview call without your expectation, you can 90 ask them to arrange another time for the interview, so you can be better prepared. Try something like, “I am sorry but I can’t do it right now. Can I call you back tomorrow after work at 6 p.m. ”
After the telephone interview, only a few are left for face-to-face interviews, so get prepared and good luck!
85．A．Process B．Predict C．Prove D．Pretend
86．A．strict with B．serious about C．satisfied with D．familiar with
87．A．in addition B．beside C．except for D．including
88．A．wealth B．salary C．value D．occupation
89．A．happy B．surprised C．embarrassed D．bored
90．A．angrily B．friendly C．politely D．suddenly
【答案】
85．B
86．C
87．D
88．B
89．A
90．C
【分析】
本文主要介绍电话面试的技巧。
85．
句意：预测问题。
Process加工；Predict预测；Prove证明；Pretend假装。根据“Before the interview, guess and write down the questions you might be asked.”可知，此处指在面试之前先预测可能会被问到的问题。故选B。
86．
句意：口头练习答案，直到你对自己满意为止。
strict with对……严格；serious about对……认真；satisfied with对……满意；familiar with对……熟悉。根据“Practice the answers orally until you are...yourself.”可知，此处指一直练习到自己满意为止。故选C。
87．
句意：在电话旁边有任何关键信息，包括你关于公司的笔记和你准备的问题。
in addition除……之外；beside在……旁边；except for除了；including包括。根据“Have any key information next to the phone...your notes about the company and the questions you have prepared for.”可知，此处指关键信息包括公司的笔记和准备的问题。故选D。
88．
句意：避免谈论薪资话题。
wealth财产；salary薪资；value价值；occupation工作。根据“When you are asked how much money you would expect monthly, it’s not wise if you give no response.”可知，此处与薪资有关。故选B。
89．
句意：如果可能的话，我真的很高兴见到你们的经理。
happy高兴的；surprised惊讶的；embarrassed尴尬的；bored厌倦的。根据“I am very interested in working in your company. If possible I’d be really...to see some of your managers.”可知，此处指可以见到经理会很高兴。故选A。
90．
句意：如果你在没有预料到的情况下接到面试电话，你可以礼貌地要求他们安排另一个时间进行面试，这样你就可以做好更好的准备。
angrily生气地；friendly友好的；politely礼貌地；suddenly突然地。根据“ask”可知，此处应用副词修饰动词，指礼貌地要求对方。故选C。
十六、
In the spotlight
Ordinary people trying to make a difference In the world
This week, we speak to John Harrison, a volunteer at the Queensland Animal Shelter.
—Have you ever volunteered at an animal shelter before
—No, but I have had many years’ experience with animals. I 91 with animals. At one time my family had between five and eight dogs in the house, with four cats. I have many happy memories and many not so happy memories. I try to advise people on care of their animals. I don’t tell people what to do; I just suggest to them and give them some new ideas.
—How long have you been a volunteer at the Queensland Animal Shelter
—I’ve been a volunteer there for five years now.
—What are your 92 there
—Well, I’m a bank manager, so I know my way around financial (金融的) matters. At the shelter, I 93 organize events to raise money.
—So, you have quite an important position. What do other volunteers at the shelter do
—Each year we find thousands of animals that need our help. This means a lot of work in many different areas. Some volunteers help out with the 94 of the animals. They feed and exercise them and make sure their cages are clean. Others help owners find their lost pets or sort out animal adoption (收养).
—Can you give our readers some information about adoption
—Before adoption, a vet checks the animal and vaccinates (给……注射疫苗) it. It costs $200 to adopt an animal, 95 that also includes the vet services. Since the shelter opened in 1995, we have found homes for 3,166 dogs and 1,930 cats.
—That’s very impressive!
—Well, we’re all 96 the work we’re doing and we hope to improve our services in the future.
91．A．took up B．made peace C．grew up D．fell in love
92．A．choices B．advantages C．difficulties D．responsibilities
93．A．directly B．probably C．especially D．regularly
94．A．extra cost B．daily care C．basic training D．medical records
95．A．but B．so C．because D．though
96．A．tired of B．proud of C．used to D．surprised at
【答案】
91．C
92．D
93．D
94．B
95．A
96．B
【分析】
本文是一篇动物救助站志愿者的采访。
91．
句意：我和动物一起成长。
took up开始从事；made peace讲和；grew up长大；fell in love爱上。grow up with表示“和……成长”。故选C。
92．
句意：你在那的职责是什么？
choices选择；advantages好处；difficulties困难；responsibilities职责。根据“Well, I’m a bank manager, so I know my way around financial (金融的) matters.”可知询问的是职责。故选D。
93．
句意：在救助站，我定期举办活动筹钱。
directly直接地；probably可能；especially尤其；regularly有规律地。根据“ At the shelter, I ...organize events to raise money.”可知此处指定期筹款。故选D。
94．
句意：一些志愿者帮助动物的日常护理。
extra cost额外费用；daily care日常护理；basic training基本训练；medical records医疗记录。根据“They feed and exercise them and make sure their cages are clean. ”可知需要很多志愿者日常护理小动物。故选B。
95．
句意：领养动物花费200美元，因为那也包括兽医服务。
but但是；so因此；because因为；though尽管。空前后表转折关系。故选A。
96．
句意：嗯，我们都为我们正在做的工作感到自豪，我们希望未来能够改善我们的服务。
be tired of厌倦；be proud of自豪；be used to被用于；be surprised at对……感到惊奇。根据“ the work we’re doing ”可知志愿者应该对自己的工作感到自豪。故选B。
十七、
The bus was filled with excitement. Students were talking and laughing, but there was also a bit of 97 energy in the air. As the bus pulled into the parking lot at the television studio, Mr. Osaka cleared his throat.
“I want to thank each one of you for your hard work. I know that many of you have had to put other activities on hold for the training. Whether or not our Sunshine Middle School wins today’s competition, I’m proud of you all,” Mr. Osaka continued. “It’s a great honor just to be on Quiz Power. Just do your best and enjoy yourselves today. No matter what, we’re all going home 98 .
The members of the team 99 as Mr. Osaka finished his speech. As they headed for the doors of the bus, several students stopped to thank Mr. Osaka for his commitment to the team. The students knew they were ready for almost any question the quizmaster might ask. They couldn’t wait to get started.
Inside the studio, the students were met by Anna, the show’s executive producer. Anna was tall, friendly woman.
“I am sure you’ve already heard this a hundred times today,” she told the room of expectant students, “but the most important thing you can do during the competition is to relax and have fun. Do your best to ignore the cameras and the audience. Once the host has finished asking a question, you will want to ring your buzzer (蜂鸣器) as soon as you think you have the answer. 100 , you may not ring in until the entire question has been read. People are likely to speak more quickly when they are nervous, so just try to answer slowly and calmly when it’s your turn.” Ann paused and smiled at the students who were beginning to look tense. “Do you have any questions before we begin ”
Gabriel, a seventh-grader from Sunshine, waved his hand. “Will the winning team come back to compete for the championship (冠军赛) ” he asked 101 , with hope in his eyes.
Ann nodded. “The championships are held in the spring. The winning team in the final will receive $1,000. The winning school will also receive two brand-new computers.”
“Any more questions ” Ann asked. The students were silent, 102 the task ahead of them.
“Then, let the game begin!”
97．A．nervous B．magic C．happy D．naughty
98．A．bosses B．citizens C．winners D．graduates
99．A．cheered B．hesitated C．rested D．survived
100．A．In brief B．However C．In other words D．For the time being
101．A．properly B．seriously C．eagerly D．angrily
102．A．satisfied with B．worried about C．thankful for D．focusing on
【答案】
97．A
98．C
99．A
100．B
101．C
102．D
【分析】
本文是记叙文，介绍了参加比赛之前大阪直美老师对大家的鼓励，描述了同学们紧张而急切的心情。
97．
句意：学生们有说有笑，但空气中也弥漫着一丝紧张的气氛。
nervous紧张的；magic有魔力的；happy高兴的；naughty淘气的。but但是，表转折；根据上文“The bus was filled with excitement. Students were talking and laughing”，结合下文他们即将参加比赛，可知后面三项不合语境，这里是说空气中也弥漫着一丝紧张的气氛，故选A。
98．
句意：无论如何，我们都是赢家。
bosses老板；citizens公民；winners获胜者；graduates大学毕业生。根据上文“It’s a great honor just to be on Quiz Power. Just do your best and enjoy yourselves today”，可知大阪直美鼓励大家做到最好就是赢家，故选C。
99．
句意：大阪直美结束演讲时，代表团成员欢呼起来。
cheered欢呼；hesitated犹豫；rested休息；survived生存/幸存。根据上文大阪直美对大家的鼓励，可知大家深受鼓舞；后面三项不合语境，故选A。
100．
句意：但是，在读完整个问题之前，您不能按铃。
in brief简言之；however然而，表语义转折；in other words换言之；for the time being暂时。根据下文“you may not ring in until the entire question has been read”，可知这里和上文构成转折，故选B。
101．
句意：他急切地问，眼睛里露出了希望。
properly适当地；seriously严肃地；eagerly渴望地；angrily生气地。根据下文“with hope in his eyes”，可知心情迫切；ABD三项不合语境，故选C。
102．
句意：学生们沉默着，专注于眼前的任务。
satisfied with对……满意；worried about担心；thankful for因……而感谢；focusing on专注于。根据上文“The students were silent”，可知心思都在比赛上；前面三项不合语境，故选D。
十八、
Wonder tells the story of August, a ten-year-old boy who lives with his parents and sister in New York. August, or Auggie as his family call him, is a(n) 103 boy in many ways. He rides a bike and likes playing with his Xbox. But Auggie was born with deformities (畸形) of the face and looks very different from other kids. At the start of the book, he tells us “My name is August. I won’t describe what I look like. Whatever you’re thinking, it’s probably 104 .” Auggie’s appearance shocks people. People look at him for a long time or sometimes they look away as soon as they see him.
Auggie’s had 27 operations on his face and has spent a lot of time in hospital. His mother has taught him at home, but now that he’s ten, she thinks he should go to school. 105 , Auggie hates the idea of school and doesn’t want to go. He worries that other kids will look at him strangely or call him horrible names, but his parents persuade him to visit a school and meet the headteacher. After the visit. Auggie 106 that, yes, he will go to school.
Like many kids, Auggie is really anxious on the first day. Because of his face, no one wants to sit next to him and he notices other kids looking and talking about him when he’s not around. 107 , he later makes friends with Jack, a boy in his class, and Flower, a girl he chats with at lunch.
Wonder tells the story of Auggie’s first year at school and 108 other kids treat him. It’s a difficult year with good and bad times. But towards the end, a frightening and dramatic event at a school camp made things completely different.
103．A．shy B．clever C．ordinary D．naughty
104．A．right B．true C．better D．worse
105．A．Since then B．At first C．In fact D．So far
106．A．advises B．decides C．forgets D．dreams
107．A．Luckily B．Clearly C．Surprisingly D．Suddenly
108．A．when B．where C．why D．how
【答案】
103．C
104．D
105．B
106．B
107．A
108．D
【分析】
本文介绍了《奇迹》这本书，《奇迹》是关于Auggie的故事。它描述了Auggie第一年的在校生活以及其他孩子是如何对待他的。
103．
句意：奥古斯特，或者他的家人叫他奥吉，在很多方面都是一个普通的男孩。
shy羞怯的；clever聪明的；ordinary 普通的，平常的；naughty顽皮的，淘气的。根据下文“He rides a bike and likes playing with his Xbox. But Auggie was born with deformities (畸形) of the face and looks very different from other kids”可知，除了Auggie是个面部畸形的孩子他在很多方面是个普通正常的男孩子。故选C。
104．
句意：不管你在想什么，情况可能更糟。
right正确的；true符合事实的，真的；better更好的；worse更差，更糟的。根据下文“Auggie’s appearance shocks people. People look at him for a long time or
