2022届高三英语复习：语法填空讲义学案（无答案）
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专题十六 语法填空
*考纲解读：语法填空体现了新课改由语法知识到语法技能的教学观念的转变以及当今高考英语改革的趋势：突出语篇，强调在语篇中测试学生的英语语言知识和技能。该题型是把语法真正地放在了语境中考查，同时，借助多种考查方式，把对学生的要求由一知半解甚至生搬硬套，提高到自然、自发地运用语法知识去表达的水平，而且要求学生必须掌握每一个语法项目的基本概念、用法等。
*命题趋势：语法填空属于一种不设选项的完型填空题，完形填空注重词义的选择或词的搭配，语法填空注重考查语言形式和逻辑结构。也就是说语法填空题以语篇为载体，考查学生的语法和词汇知识。其主要特点是：
文章短小，语言紧凑：短文的长度一般在200词左右（包括空格），平均设空密度为15词一空，基本不影响对语境的把握。与传统的完形填空题不同，语法填空第一句话也可以挖空。
设空多样，覆盖全面：语法填空题考查的是语境加语法，而语法又占据了关键性的地位。词汇的考查涉及动词、代词、名词、连词、冠词、介词、形容词、副词等；语法项目则包括非谓语动词、定语从句、状语从句、并列句、形容词和副词的比较级、系表结构等。
体裁固定，话题熟悉：纵观近几年高考语法填空，都是以记叙文和说明文为主，所选材料侧重有故事情节、行文逻辑强、用语合乎规范的短文，而且短文所叙述的内容一般都不会让考生感到陌生。夹叙夹议类文章是一种趋势。
* 语法填空黄金准则：词性、词义、词形
一．有提示词：
1.提示词是动词：
首先，确定设空处的词的性质，如果确定是动词含义，紧接着判断需要的动词是谓语动词还是非谓语动词，思考方向：
1）若句子没有别的谓语动词，或者虽然已有谓语动词，但所填的动词与之是并列关系时，所给动词在句子中作谓语，就要考虑时态、语态、主谓一致。
2）若句中已有谓语动词，且所给动词也不是并列谓语时，要填的词就是非谓语动词。若是非谓语动词，就要确定是doing,done 还是 to do.
①作主语或宾语，通常用doing表示习惯或一般情况，用to do 表示具体情况；
② 作目的状语或在形容词后作状语，一般用to do
③作伴随状语，通常用分词，若与逻辑主语是主动关系，用现在分词（doing），若是被动关系，用过去分词（done）。
提示词是形容词或副词。
如果设空处提供的是形容词或副词，一是可能考查词性的转换；另一种情况是考查比较等级。
3. 提示词是名词。
如果给出的提示词是名词，首先确定词的性质，是否根据需要转换为其它词性，如形容词、副词或动词等；如不需要转换词性，可能是考查词形变化，如变成名词复数、名词所有格等。
二．无提示词：
纯空格填空题主要是填冠词、介词、代词、并列连词、引导词（引导从句的词）、助动词、情态动词和固定搭配等。
1. China has become the first country to land a spacecraft on the far side of the moon. The unmanned Chang’e-4 probe (探测器) - the name was inspired by an ancient Chinese moon goddess 61 (touch) down last week in the South Pole-Aitken basin. Landing on the moon’s far side is 62 (extreme) challenging. Because the moon’s body blocks direct radio communication with a probe, China first had to put a satellite in orbit above the moon in a spot 63 it could send signals to the spacecraft and to Earth. The far side of the moon is of particular 64 (interesting) to scientists because it has a lot of deep craters (环形山)， more so 65 the familiar near side. Chinese researchers hope to use the instruments onboard Chang’e-4 66 (find) and study areas of the South Pole-Aitken basin. ＂This really excites scientists,＂ Carle Pieters, a scientist at Brown University, says, ＂because it 67 (mean) we have the chance to obtain information about how the moon 68 (construct)＂ Data about the moon’s composition, such as how 69 ice and other treasures it contains, could help China decide whether 70 (it) plans for a future lunar (月球的) base are practical.
2. Deorating with Plants, Fruits and Flowers for Chinese New Year
Chinese New Year is a 61 (celebrate) marking the end of the winter season and the beginning of spring. This is why decorating with plants, fruits and flowers 62 (carry) special significance. They represent the earth 63 (come) back to life and best wishes for new beginnings.
These are some of the most popular in many parts of the country:
Oranges: Orange trees are more 64 decoration; they are a symbol of good fortune and wealth. They make great gifs and you see them many times 65 (decorate) with red envelopes and messages of good fortune.
Bamboo: Chinese love their “Lucky Bamboo” plants and you will see them often in their homes and office. 66 (certain) during the holiday period, this plant is a must. Bamboo plants are associated 67 health, abundance and a happy home. They are easy 68 (care) for and make great presents.
Branches of Plum Blossoms (梅花): The 69 (beauty) long branches covered with pink-colored buds (蓓蕾) make fantastic decorations. The plum trees are 70 first to flower even as the snow is melting(融化). They represent the promise of spring and a renewal of life.
3 In ancient China lived an artist. 61 paintings were almost lifelike. The artist’s reputation had made him proud. One day the emperor wanted to get his portrait(画像) done so he called all great artists to come and present their 62 (fine) work, so that he could choose the best. The artist was sure he would 63 (choose), but when he presented his masterpiece to the emperor’s chief minister, the old nan laughed. The wise old man told him to travel to the Li River～perhaps he could learn a little from the greatest artist in the world.
Filled with 64 (curious), the artist packed his bags and left. 65 he asked the villagers on the banks of the river where he could find the legendary(传奇的) artist, they smiled and 66 (point) down the river. The next morning he hired a boat and set out 67 (find) the well-known painter. As the small boat moved, 68 (gentle) along the river he was left speechless by the mountains being silently reflected in the water. He passed milky white waterfalls and mountains in many shades of blue. And when he saw the mists rising from the river and the soft clouds 69 (surround) the mountain tops, he was reduced to tears. The artist was finally humbled(谦卑) by the greatest artist 70 earth, Mother Nature.
4，Many people have the hobby of collecting things, e.g. stamps, postcards or antiques. In the 18th and 19th centuries, 36 （wealth）people travelled and collected plants, historical objects and works of art. They kept their collection at home until it got too big 37 until they died, and then it was given to a museum. The 80,000 objects collected by Sir Hans Sloane, for example, 38 （form）the core collection of the British Museum 39 opened in 1759.
The parts of a museum open to the public 40 （call）galleries or rooms. Often, only a small part of a museum’s collection 41 （be）on display. Most of it is stored away or used for research.
Many museums are lively places and they attract a lot of visitors. As well as looking at exhibits, visitors can play with computer simulations（模拟）and imagine 42 （they） living at a different time in history or 43 （walk）through a rainforest. At the Jorvik Centre in York, the city’s Viking settlement is recreated, and people experience the sights, sounds and smells of the old town. Historical 44 （accurate）is important but so is entertainment. Museums must compete 45 people’s spare time and money with other amusements. Most museums also welcome school groups and arrange special activities for children.
5 ，Chengdu has dozens of new millionaires, Asia’s biggest building, and fancy new hotels. But for tourists like me, pandas are its top____1_(attract).
So it was a great honour to be invited backstage at the not-for-profit Panda Base, where ticket money helps pay for research, I___2___（allow）to get up close to these cute animals at the 600-acre centre. From tomorrow, I will be their UK ambassador. The title will be __3___(official) given to me at a ceremony in London. But my connection with pandas goes back ____4__ my days on a TV show in the mid-1980s, ___5__ I was the first Western TV reporter__6___ (permit) to film a special unit caring for pandas rescued from starvation in the wild. My ambassadorial duties will include ___7__(introduce) British visitors to the 120-plus pandas at Chengdu and others at a research in the misty mountains of Bifengxia.
On my recent visit, I held a lively three-month-old twin that had been rejected by ____8__ (it) mother. The nursery team switches him every few __9__( day) with his sister so that while one is being bottle-fed, ___10__ other is with mum-she never suspects.
1._________ 2. _________3.__________ 4. __________ 5.__________
6. _________ 7. _________ 8.__________ 9. __________ 10.__________
2. If you feel stressed by responsibilities at work, you should take a step back and identify (识别)those of 1 ___(great)and less importance. Then, handle the most important tasks first so you’ll feel a real sense of 2___(achieve). Leaving the less important things until tomorrow 3 _(be) often acceptable.
Most of us are more focused __4__our tasks in the morning than we are later in the day. So, get an early start and try to be as productive __5__possible before lunch. This will give you the confidence you need to get you through the afternoon and go home feeling accomplished.
Recent ___6__ (study) show that we are far more productive at work if we take short breaks 7 (regular). Give your body and brain a rest by stepping outside for___8__while, exercising, or dong something you enjoy.
If you find something you love doing outside of the office, you’ll be less likely 9 (bring) your work home. It could be anything-gardening, cooking, music, sports—but whatever it is, 10 __(make) sure it’s a relief from daily stress rather than another thing to worry about.
1. _________ 2. _________ 3.__________ 4. __________ 5.__________
6. _________ 7. _________ 8.__________ 9. __________ 10.__________
3. In much of Asia, especially the so-called “rice bowl” cultures of China,Japan,Korea, 1 Vietnam, food is usually eaten with chopsticks.
Chopsticks are usually two long, thin pieces of wood or bamboo. They can also be made of plastic, animal bone or metal. Sometimes chopsticks are quite artistic. Truly elegant chopsticks might___2__(make)of gold and silver with Chinese characters. Skilled workers also combine various hardwoods and metal____3__(create)special designs.
The Chinese have used chopsticks for five thousand years. People probably cooked their food in large pots, ____4__(use) twigs(树枝) to remove it. Over time,___5__the population grew, people began cutting food into small pieces so it would cook more quickly.
Food in small pieces could be eaten easily with twigs which___6___(gradual)turned into chopsticks.
Some people think that the great Chinese scholar Confucius, 7 lived from roughly 551 to 479 B.C., influenced the 8 (develop) of chopsticks. Confucius believed knives would remind people of killings and____9__(be) too violent for use at the table.
Chopsticks are not used everywhere in Asia. In India, for example, most people traditionally eat 10 their hands.
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6. _________ 7. _________ 8.__________ 9. __________ 10.__________
4. It was raining lightly when I ____1___(arrive) in Yangshuo just before dawn. But I didn’t care. A few hours ____2__, I’d been at home in Hong Kong, with ___3___(it) choking smog. Here, the air was clean and fresh, even with the rain.
I’d skipped nearby Guilin, a dream place for tourists seeking the limestone mountain tops and dark waters of the Li River ___4__ are pictured by artists in so many Chinese ___5__(painting). Instead, I ‘d headed straight for Yangshuo. For those who fly to Guilin, it’s only an hour away ___6___car and offers all the scenery of the better-known city.
Yangshuo ___7__(be) really beautiful. A study of travelers ___8__(conduct) by the website TripAdvisor names Yangshuo as one of the top 10 destinations in the world. And the town is fast becoming a popular weekend destination for people in Asia. Abercrombie & Kent, a travel company in Hong Kong, says it ___9__(regular) arranges quick getaways here for people ___10__(live) in Shanghai and Hong Kong.
1. _________ 2. _________ 3.__________ 4. __________ 5.__________
6. _________ 7. _________ 8.__________9. __________ 10.__________
5. The adobe dwellings(土坯房）__1__(build) by the Pueblo Indians of the American Southwest are admired by even __2__ most modern of architects and engineers. In addition to their simple beauty, what makes the adobe dwellings admirable is their __3___(able) to “air condition” a house without __4__（use）electric equipment. Walls made of adobe take in the heat from the sun on hot days and give out that heat__5___（slow）during cool nights, thus warming the house. When a new day breaks, the walls have given up their heat and are now cold enough __6_(cool) the house during the hot day: _7__ the same time, they warm up again for the night. This cycle __8 (go) day after day: The walls warm up during the day and cool off during the night and thus always a timely offset(抵消)for the outside temperatures. As __9__ (nature) architects, the Pueblo Indians figured out exactly _10__ thick the adobe walls needed to be to make the cycle work on most days.
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6. _________ 7. _________ 8.__________ 9. __________ 10.__________
6. Are you facing a situation that looks impossible to fix？
In 1969, the pollution was terrible along the CuyahogaRiver near Cleveland, Ohio. It ___1__ (be) unimaginable that it could ever be cleaned up. The river was so polluted that it __2__(actual) caught fire and burned. Now, years later, this river is one of ___3__ most outstanding examples of environmental cleanup.
But the river wasn’t changed in a few days __4__even a few months. It took years of work __5___ (reduce) the industrial pollution and clean the water. Finally, that hard work paid off and now the water in the river is ___6___ (clean) than ever.
Maybe you are facing an impossible situation. Maybe you have a habit ___7___is driving your family crazy. Possibly you drink too much or don’t know how to control your credit card use. When you face such an impossible situation, don’t you want a quick fix and something to change immediately
While there are ___8___(amaze) stories of instant transformation, for most of us the ____9__(change) are gradual and require a lot of effort and work, like cleaning up a polluted river. Just be __10__ (patience).
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6. _________ 7. _________ 8.__________ 9. __________ 10.__________
7. One morning, I was waiting at the bus stop, worried about ___1__(be) late for school. There were many people waiting at the bus stop, _2__some of them looked very anxious and ____3__ (disappoint). When the bus finally came, we all hurried on board. I got a place next __4__the window, so I had a good view of the sidewalk. A boy on a bike __5__(catch) my attention. He was riding beside the bus and waving his arms. I heard a passenger behind me shouting to the driver, but he refused __6__ (stop) until we reached the next stop. Still, the boy kept __7__(ride). He was carrying something over his shoulder and shouting. Finally, when we came to the next stop, the boy ran up to the door of the bus. I heard an excited conversation. Then the driver stoop up and asked, “ __8_ anyone lose a suitcase at the last stop ” A woman on the bus shouted, “Oh dear！It is ____9__（I）”. She pushed her way to the driver and took the suitcase thankfully.. Everyone on the bus began talking about what the boy had done, and the passengers __10__（sudden）became friendly to one another.
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6. _________ 7. _________ 8.__________ 9. __________ 10.__________
8. Last year，my brother and I went to Miami for a vacation.Some of my friends who had been there before said __1__ was a wonderful holiday destination.Before we went，we had planned for months.When the day came，we were ready.
After our plane landed，we went to the hotel.We had made our reservation six months __2__(early)，but the man at the front desk said there had been a mistake.We __3__(tell)that our rooms hadn't been reserved for that week，__4__ for the week after.I didn't understand __5__ this would happen and my credit card had already been charged __6__ the reservation.What's worse，the hotel had been fully booked.When we were wondering what to do，the manager came out.She was __7__(surprise)helpful.She apologized for the mistake and gave us a spare VIP room on __8__ top floor.We had never stayed in such an amazing room，and we weren't charged extra.
The next day，my brother and I went to the beach __9__ we watched some people play volleyball.We got a little __10__(sunburn)，but the day had been so relaxing that we didn't mind.
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6. _________ 7. _________ 8.__________ 9. __________ 10._________
9. One day，Nick invited his friends to supper.He was cooking some delicious food in the kitchen.Suddenly，he __1__ (find)that he had run out of salt.So Nick called to his son，“Go to the village and buy some salt，but pay a fair price for it：neither too much __2__ too little.”
His son looked surprised.“I can understand why I shouldn't pay too much，Father，but if I can pay less, __3__ not save a bit of money ”
“That would be a very __4__(reason)thing to do in a big city，but it could destroy a small village like ours，”Nick said.
Nick's guests, __5__ had heard their conversation，asked why they should not buy salt more cheaply if they could.Nick replied，“The only reason a man would sell salt __6__ a lower price would be because he was desperate for money.And anyone who took advantage of that situation would be showing a lack of respect __7__ the sweat and struggle of the man who worked very hard to produce it.”
“But such a small thing couldn't __8__(possible) destroy a village.”
“In the beginning, there was only __9__ very small amount of unfairness in the world，but everyone added a little，always __10__(think) that it was only small and not very important，and look where we have ended up today.”
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6. _________ 7. _________ 8.__________ 9. __________ 10.__________
10. One Sunday morning in August I went to a local music festival.I left it early because I had an appointment__1__(late) that day.My friends walked me to the bus stop and waited with me__2__ the bus arrived.I got on the bus and found a seat near the back，and then I noticed a man__3__(sit) at the front.He __4__(pretend) that a tiger toy was real and giving it a voice.He must be__5__(mental) disabled.
Behind him were other people to __6__ he was trying to talk，but after some minutes __7__ walked away and sat near me，looking annoyed.
I didn't want to be laughed at for talking to him but I didn't like leaving him __8__ his own either.
After a while I rose from my seat and walked to the front of the bus.I sat next to the man and introduced myself.We had __9__ amazing conversation.He got off the bus before me and I felt very happy the rest of the way home.
I'm glad I made the choice.It made __10__ of us feel good.
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6. _________ 7. _________ 8.__________ 9. __________ 10.__________
11 Research has become both simpler and more complex. It's simpler because, __1__ you have a computer, you can find information you need by searching the Internet. For all your information, you don't have to go to __2__ library to find the relevant resource and take notes on it. Instead, you can find some sources from the Internet __3__ print the copies needed.Remember, however, that you should usually consult different types of sources. That is, you __4__ always rely just on the Internet for your research.
While finding information is easier than ever, at the same time, researching has become __5__ complex. There is a lot more material available, which means you may be overwhelmed __6__ the amount of information. You need to learn __7__ to sort through and find the relevant information for your particular project. Also, __8__need to check the accuracy of it.
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6. _________ 7. _________ 8.__________
12. Sometimes we have disagreements with people.When this (1)h_____，the important thing is to try not to let a calm discussion turn into a heated argument.Here (2)_____ my tips for you.
The (3)f_____ thing I would say is that the way you begin the conversation is very important.
Imagine you are a student and you share a flat (4)_____ another student who you think isn't doing her share of the housework.If you say, “Look, you never do your share of the housework.(5) _____ are you going to do about it ”， the discussion will very soon turn into an argument.It's much more (6)_____ (有帮助)to say something like, “I think we had (7)b_____ have another look about how we divide up the housework.Maybe there is a better way of dealing with it.”
My second piece of (8)a_____ is simple.If you're the person who is in the wrong, just admit it! This is the easiest and best way to avoid an argument.Just make an (9)_____ (道歉), and move on.The other person will have more respect for you (10)_____ the future if you do that.
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6. _________ 7. _________ 8.__________ 9. __________ 10.__________
13. Mr. Johnson lived in the woods with his wife and children. He owned ___1___ farm, which looked almost abandoned. ___2___ (lucky), he also had a cow which produced milk every day. He sold or exchanged some of the milk in the towns nearly ___3___ other food and made cheese and butter for the family with what ___4___ (leave). The cow was their only means of support, in fact. One day, the cow was eating grass ___5___ it began to rain heavily. While making great efforts to run away, she ___6___ (fall) over the hill and died. Then the Johnson tried to make a living ___7___ the cow. In order to support his family, Mr. Johnson began to plant herbs and vegetables. Since the plants took a while to grow, he started cutting down trees ___8___ (sell) the wood. Thinking about his children’s clothes, he started growing cotton too. When harvest came around, he was already selling herbs, vegetables and cotton in the market ___9___ people from the town met regularly. Now it occurred to ___10___ that his farm had much potential and that the death of the cow was a bit of luck.
1. _________ 2. _________ 3.__________ 4. __________ 5.__________
6. _________ 7. _________ 8.__________ 9. __________ 10.__________
14. Jonny: Hey! I'm just practicing Tai Chi(太极).Would you like to join me
Peter: I know nothing about it. Is it difficult
Jonny: It seems easy, but you need a lot of practice. You just follow me like this.
Peter: OK. Don't laugh 1 me. I may look funny.
Jonny: Bend your knees slightly and reach out your arms like tree branches, naturally and 2 (soft). Try to
keep your body straight. Move slowly , then be sure to keep your balance and don't let your
body shake.
Peter: I cannot control my body well. My legs become 3 (pain)
Jonny: Keep 4 (hold) your position for a while .It helps develop your strength and
flexibility .Raise your leg and let 5 stay in the air for seconds.
Peter: I feel my legs shaking . I cannot do this any longer.
Jonny: Be patient! Tai Chi 6 (call)“shadow boxing" in English. It asks you to act like water: to be
flexible as well 7 strong. In real competition, a Tai Chi master borrows the strength of the
competitor and uses this energy to fight back. The 8 (hard) you try to beat him, the more
likely you will get hit. He controls you!
Peter: Unbelievable! Oh..., 9 you don't mind, I'll stop and take a deep 10 .
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6. _________ 7. _________ 8.__________ 9. __________ 10.__________
15. The giant panda 1 (love) by people throughout the world. Chinese scientists 2 (recent) had a chance to study a wild female panda with a newborn baby. She was a very 3 (care)mother. For 25days,she never left her baby, not even to find something 4 (eat)!She would not let any other pandas come near. She licked the baby constantly to keep it clean. Any smell might attract natural 5 (enemy)that would try to eat the little pandas. The mother held the baby in her front paws much the way a human does. 6 it cried, she rocked it back and forth and gave it little comforting pats. The mother continued to care for the young panda 7 more than two years. By that time, the panda no longer needed 8 (it)mother for food. However, it stayed with her and leaned about the ways of the forest. Then, after two and a half years, the mother 9 (drive)the young panda away. It was time for her to have a new baby,10 it was also time for the young panda to be independent.
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6. _________ 7. _________ 8.__________ 9. __________ 10.__________
16. Mary will ever forget the first time she saw him. He suddenly appeared in class one day,__1_( wear ) sun glasses. He walked in as if he __2___( buy ) the school , And the word quickly got around that he was from New York City .
For some reason he sat beside Mary. Mary felt __3 _ ( please ), because there were many empty seats in the room. But she quickly realized that it wasn’t her, it was probably the fact that she sat in __4___last row.
_ 5__ he thought he could escape attention by sitting at the back ,he was wrong . It might have made it a little __6__( hard ) for everybody because it meant they had to turn around ,but that didn’t stop the kids in the class. Of course whenever they turned to look at him, they had to look at Mary,_ 7__made her feel like a star .
“Do you need those glasses for medical reasons ” the teacher asked .The new boy shook his head.“Then I’d appreciate it if you didn’t wear them in class. I like to look at your eyes when I’m speaking to you.” The new boy looked at the teacher __8__ a few seconds and all the other students wondered __9_ the boy would do .Then he took __10_ off, gave a big smile and said “That is cool."
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6. _________ 7. _________ 8.__________ 9. __________ 10.__________
17. A young man,while traveling through a desert，came across a spring of clear water.___1____water was sweet.He filled his leather container so that he could bring some back to an elder ____2____ had been his teacher .After a four-day journey, the young man____3___.(present) the water to the old man. His teacher took a deep drink, smiled____4____(warm), and thanked his student very much for the sweet water.The young man went home____5_____a happy heart.
After the student left, the teacher let __6___student taste the water. He spit it out, __7___(say) it was awful. Apparently, it was no longer fresh because of the old leather container. He asked his teacher,” Sir, the water was awful. Why did you pretend to like ___8____ ”W_w w.k*s*5 u.c@o m
The teacher replied,” You tasted the water. I tasted the gift. The water was simply the container for an act of kindness and love. Nothing could be ___9___ (sweet).”
We understand this lesson best ____10___ we receive gifts of love from children. Whether it is a cheap pipe on a diamond necklace, the proper response is appreciation. We love the idea within the gift rather than the thing.
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18. Jane was walking round the department store. She remembered how difficult _1_ was to choose a suitable Christmas present for her father. She wished that he was as easy _2_ （please）as her mother，who was always delighted with perfume.
Besides，shopping at this time of the year was not _3_ pleasant experience: people stepped on your feet or _4_ （push）you with their elbows（肘部），hurrying ahead to get to a bargain.
Jane paused in front of a counter _5_ some attractive ties were on display. “They are real silk，”the assistant tried to attract her. “Worth double the price. ”But Jane knew from past experience that her _6_ （choose）of ties hardly ever pleased her father.
Jane stopped where a small crowd of men had gathered. She found some good quality pipes _7_ sale. She did not hesitate for long: although her father smoked a pipe only once in a while， she knew that this was a present which was bound to please _8_.
When Jane got home，with her small but well-chosen present in her bag，her parents were already _9_ table having supper. Her mother was excited. “Your father has at last decided to stop smoking,” Jane _10_ （inform）.
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19. Chinese proverbs are rich and they are still widely used in Chinese people’s daily life. 1 these proverbs there are often interesting stories. For example, the proverb, “plucking up a crop 2 (help) it grow”, is based on the following story.
It is said that a short—tempered man in the Song Dynasty (960—1279) was very anxious to help 3 rice crop grow up quickly. He was thinking about 4 day and night. But the crop was growing much slower than he expected.
One day, he came up with an idea 5 he would pluck up all of his crop a few inches. He did so the next day.
He was very tired 6 doing this for a whole day, 7 he felt very happy since the crop did “grow” 8 (high).
His son heard about this and went to see the crop. Unfortunately the leaves of the crop began to wither.
This proverb is saying we have to let things go in their 9 (nature) course. Being too anxious to help an event develop often 10 (result) in the contrary to our intention.
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20. I was on my way to the Taiyetos Mountains. The sun was setting when my car 1 （break） down near a remote and poor village. Cursing my misfortune, I was wondering where I was going to spend the night when I realized that the villagers who had gathered around me were arguing as to 2 should have the honor of receiving me 3 a guest in their house. Finally, I accepted the offer of an old woman who lived alone in a little house. While she was getting me 4 （settle） into a tiny but clean room, the head of the village was tying up his horse to my car to pull it to 5 small town some 20 kilometres away 6 there was a garage.
I had noticed three hens running free in my hostess's courtyard and that night one of them ended up in a dish on my table. 7 villagers brought me goat's cheese and hone. We drank together and talked 8 （merry） till far into the night.
When the time came for me to say goodbye to my friends in the village, I wanted to reward the old woman 9 the trouble I had caused 10 .
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*考纲解读：语法填空体现了新课改由语法知识到语法技能的教学观念的转变以及当今高考英语改革的趋势：突出语篇，强调在语篇中测试学生的英语语言知识和技能。该题型是把语法真正地放在了语境中考查，同时，借助多种考查方式，把对学生的要求由一知半解甚至生搬硬套，提高到自然、自发地运用语法知识去表达的水平，而且要求学生必须掌握每一个语法项目的基本概念、用法等。
*命题趋势：语法填空属于一种不设选项的完型填空题，完形填空注重词义的选择或词的搭配，语法填空注重考查语言形式和逻辑结构。也就是说语法填空题以语篇为载体，考查学生的语法和词汇知识。其主要特点是：
文章短小，语言紧凑：短文的长度一般在200词左右（包括空格），平均设空密度为15词一空，基本不影响对语境的把握。与传统的完形填空题不同，语法填空第一句话也可以挖空。
设空多样，覆盖全面：语法填空题考查的是语境加语法，而语法又占据了关键性的地位。词汇的考查涉及动词、代词、名词、连词、冠词、介词、形容词、副词等；语法项目则包括非谓语动词、定语从句、状语从句、并列句、形容词和副词的比较级、系表结构等。
体裁固定，话题熟悉：纵观近几年高考语法填空，都是以记叙文和说明文为主，所选材料侧重有故事情节、行文逻辑强、用语合乎规范的短文，而且短文所叙述的内容一般都不会让考生感到陌生。夹叙夹议类文章是一种趋势。
* 语法填空黄金准则：词性、词义、词形
一．有提示词：
1.提示词是动词：
首先，确定设空处的词的性质，如果确定是动词含义，紧接着判断需要的动词是谓语动词还是非谓语动词，思考方向：
1）若句子没有别的谓语动词，或者虽然已有谓语动词，但所填的动词与之是并列关系时，所给动词在句子中作谓语，就要考虑时态、语态、主谓一致。
2）若句中已有谓语动词，且所给动词也不是并列谓语时，要填的词就是非谓语动词。若是非谓语动词，就要确定是doing,done 还是 to do.
①作主语或宾语，通常用doing表示习惯或一般情况，用to do 表示具体情况；
② 作目的状语或在形容词后作状语，一般用to do
③作伴随状语，通常用分词，若与逻辑主语是主动关系，用现在分词（doing），若是被动关系，用过去分词（done）。
提示词是形容词或副词。
如果设空处提供的是形容词或副词，一是可能考查词性的转换；另一种情况是考查比较等级。
3. 提示词是名词。
如果给出的提示词是名词，首先确定词的性质，是否根据需要转换为其它词性，如形容词、副词或动词等；如不需要转换词性，可能是考查词形变化，如变成名词复数、名词所有格等。
二．无提示词：
纯空格填空题主要是填冠词、介词、代词、并列连词、引导词（引导从句的词）、助动词、情态动词和固定搭配等。
1. China has become the first country to land a spacecraft on the far side of the moon. The unmanned Chang’e-4 probe (探测器) - the name was inspired by an ancient Chinese moon goddess 61 (touch) down last week in the South Pole-Aitken basin. Landing on the moon’s far side is 62 (extreme) challenging. Because the moon’s body blocks direct radio communication with a probe, China first had to put a satellite in orbit above the moon in a spot 63 it could send signals to the spacecraft and to Earth. The far side of the moon is of particular 64 (interesting) to scientists because it has a lot of deep craters (环形山)， more so 65 the familiar near side. Chinese researchers hope to use the instruments onboard Chang’e-4 66 (find) and study areas of the South Pole-Aitken basin. ＂This really excites scientists,＂ Carle Pieters, a scientist at Brown University, says, ＂because it 67 (mean) we have the chance to obtain information about how the moon 68 (construct)＂ Data about the moon’s composition, such as how 69 ice and other treasures it contains, could help China decide whether 70 (it) plans for a future lunar (月球的) base are practical.
2. Deorating with Plants, Fruits and Flowers for Chinese New Year
Chinese New Year is a 61 (celebrate) marking the end of the winter season and the beginning of spring. This is why decorating with plants, fruits and flowers 62 (carry) special significance. They represent the earth 63 (come) back to life and best wishes for new beginnings.
These are some of the most popular in many parts of the country:
Oranges: Orange trees are more 64 decoration; they are a symbol of good fortune and wealth. They make great gifs and you see them many times 65 (decorate) with red envelopes and messages of good fortune.
Bamboo: Chinese love their “Lucky Bamboo” plants and you will see them often in their homes and office. 66 (certain) during the holiday period, this plant is a must. Bamboo plants are associated 67 health, abundance and a happy home. They are easy 68 (care) for and make great presents.
Branches of Plum Blossoms (梅花): The 69 (beauty) long branches covered with pink-colored buds (蓓蕾) make fantastic decorations. The plum trees are 70 first to flower even as the snow is melting(融化). They represent the promise of spring and a renewal of life.
3 In ancient China lived an artist. 61 paintings were almost lifelike. The artist’s reputation had made him proud. One day the emperor wanted to get his portrait(画像) done so he called all great artists to come and present their 62 (fine) work, so that he could choose the best. The artist was sure he would 63 (choose), but when he presented his masterpiece to the emperor’s chief minister, the old nan laughed. The wise old man told him to travel to the Li River～perhaps he could learn a little from the greatest artist in the world.
Filled with 64 (curious), the artist packed his bags and left. 65 he asked the villagers on the banks of the river where he could find the legendary(传奇的) artist, they smiled and 66 (point) down the river. The next morning he hired a boat and set out 67 (find) the well-known painter. As the small boat moved, 68 (gentle) along the river he was left speechless by the mountains being silently reflected in the water. He passed milky white waterfalls and mountains in many shades of blue. And when he saw the mists rising from the river and the soft clouds 69 (surround) the mountain tops, he was reduced to tears. The artist was finally humbled(谦卑) by the greatest artist 70 earth, Mother Nature.
4，Many people have the hobby of collecting things, e.g. stamps, postcards or antiques. In the 18th and 19th centuries, 36 （wealth）people travelled and collected plants, historical objects and works of art. They kept their collection at home until it got too big 37 until they died, and then it was given to a museum. The 80,000 objects collected by Sir Hans Sloane, for example, 38 （form）the core collection of the British Museum 39 opened in 1759.
The parts of a museum open to the public 40 （call）galleries or rooms. Often, only a small part of a museum’s collection 41 （be）on display. Most of it is stored away or used for research.
Many museums are lively places and they attract a lot of visitors. As well as looking at exhibits, visitors can play with computer simulations（模拟）and imagine 42 （they） living at a different time in history or 43 （walk）through a rainforest. At the Jorvik Centre in York, the city’s Viking settlement is recreated, and people experience the sights, sounds and smells of the old town. Historical 44 （accurate）is important but so is entertainment. Museums must compete 45 people’s spare time and money with other amusements. Most museums also welcome school groups and arrange special activities for children.
5 ，Chengdu has dozens of new millionaires, Asia’s biggest building, and fancy new hotels. But for tourists like me, pandas are its top____1_(attract).
So it was a great honour to be invited backstage at the not-for-profit Panda Base, where ticket money helps pay for research, I___2___（allow）to get up close to these cute animals at the 600-acre centre. From tomorrow, I will be their UK ambassador. The title will be __3___(official) given to me at a ceremony in London. But my connection with pandas goes back ____4__ my days on a TV show in the mid-1980s, ___5__ I was the first Western TV reporter__6___ (permit) to film a special unit caring for pandas rescued from starvation in the wild. My ambassadorial duties will include ___7__(introduce) British visitors to the 120-plus pandas at Chengdu and others at a research in the misty mountains of Bifengxia.
On my recent visit, I held a lively three-month-old twin that had been rejected by ____8__ (it) mother. The nursery team switches him every few __9__( day) with his sister so that while one is being bottle-fed, ___10__ other is with mum-she never suspects.
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2. If you feel stressed by responsibilities at work, you should take a step back and identify (识别)those of 1 ___(great)and less importance. Then, handle the most important tasks first so you’ll feel a real sense of 2___(achieve). Leaving the less important things until tomorrow 3 _(be) often acceptable.
Most of us are more focused __4__our tasks in the morning than we are later in the day. So, get an early start and try to be as productive __5__possible before lunch. This will give you the confidence you need to get you through the afternoon and go home feeling accomplished.
Recent ___6__ (study) show that we are far more productive at work if we take short breaks 7 (regular). Give your body and brain a rest by stepping outside for___8__while, exercising, or dong something you enjoy.
If you find something you love doing outside of the office, you’ll be less likely 9 (bring) your work home. It could be anything-gardening, cooking, music, sports—but whatever it is, 10 __(make) sure it’s a relief from daily stress rather than another thing to worry about.
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3. In much of Asia, especially the so-called “rice bowl” cultures of China,Japan,Korea, 1 Vietnam, food is usually eaten with chopsticks.
Chopsticks are usually two long, thin pieces of wood or bamboo. They can also be made of plastic, animal bone or metal. Sometimes chopsticks are quite artistic. Truly elegant chopsticks might___2__(make)of gold and silver with Chinese characters. Skilled workers also combine various hardwoods and metal____3__(create)special designs.
The Chinese have used chopsticks for five thousand years. People probably cooked their food in large pots, ____4__(use) twigs(树枝) to remove it. Over time,___5__the population grew, people began cutting food into small pieces so it would cook more quickly.
Food in small pieces could be eaten easily with twigs which___6___(gradual)turned into chopsticks.
Some people think that the great Chinese scholar Confucius, 7 lived from roughly 551 to 479 B.C., influenced the 8 (develop) of chopsticks. Confucius believed knives would remind people of killings and____9__(be) too violent for use at the table.
Chopsticks are not used everywhere in Asia. In India, for example, most people traditionally eat 10 their hands.
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4. It was raining lightly when I ____1___(arrive) in Yangshuo just before dawn. But I didn’t care. A few hours ____2__, I’d been at home in Hong Kong, with ___3___(it) choking smog. Here, the air was clean and fresh, even with the rain.
I’d skipped nearby Guilin, a dream place for tourists seeking the limestone mountain tops and dark waters of the Li River ___4__ are pictured by artists in so many Chinese ___5__(painting). Instead, I ‘d headed straight for Yangshuo. For those who fly to Guilin, it’s only an hour away ___6___car and offers all the scenery of the better-known city.
Yangshuo ___7__(be) really beautiful. A study of travelers ___8__(conduct) by the website TripAdvisor names Yangshuo as one of the top 10 destinations in the world. And the town is fast becoming a popular weekend destination for people in Asia. Abercrombie & Kent, a travel company in Hong Kong, says it ___9__(regular) arranges quick getaways here for people ___10__(live) in Shanghai and Hong Kong.
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5. The adobe dwellings(土坯房）__1__(build) by the Pueblo Indians of the American Southwest are admired by even __2__ most modern of architects and engineers. In addition to their simple beauty, what makes the adobe dwellings admirable is their __3___(able) to “air condition” a house without __4__（use）electric equipment. Walls made of adobe take in the heat from the sun on hot days and give out that heat__5___（slow）during cool nights, thus warming the house. When a new day breaks, the walls have given up their heat and are now cold enough __6_(cool) the house during the hot day: _7__ the same time, they warm up again for the night. This cycle __8 (go) day after day: The walls warm up during the day and cool off during the night and thus always a timely offset(抵消)for the outside temperatures. As __9__ (nature) architects, the Pueblo Indians figured out exactly _10__ thick the adobe walls needed to be to make the cycle work on most days.
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6. Are you facing a situation that looks impossible to fix？
In 1969, the pollution was terrible along the CuyahogaRiver near Cleveland, Ohio. It ___1__ (be) unimaginable that it could ever be cleaned up. The river was so polluted that it __2__(actual) caught fire and burned. Now, years later, this river is one of ___3__ most outstanding examples of environmental cleanup.
But the river wasn’t changed in a few days __4__even a few months. It took years of work __5___ (reduce) the industrial pollution and clean the water. Finally, that hard work paid off and now the water in the river is ___6___ (clean) than ever.
Maybe you are facing an impossible situation. Maybe you have a habit ___7___is driving your family crazy. Possibly you drink too much or don’t know how to control your credit card use. When you face such an impossible situation, don’t you want a quick fix and something to change immediately
While there are ___8___(amaze) stories of instant transformation, for most of us the ____9__(change) are gradual and require a lot of effort and work, like cleaning up a polluted river. Just be __10__ (patience).
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6. _________ 7. _________ 8.__________ 9. __________ 10.__________
7. One morning, I was waiting at the bus stop, worried about ___1__(be) late for school. There were many people waiting at the bus stop, _2__some of them looked very anxious and ____3__ (disappoint). When the bus finally came, we all hurried on board. I got a place next __4__the window, so I had a good view of the sidewalk. A boy on a bike __5__(catch) my attention. He was riding beside the bus and waving his arms. I heard a passenger behind me shouting to the driver, but he refused __6__ (stop) until we reached the next stop. Still, the boy kept __7__(ride). He was carrying something over his shoulder and shouting. Finally, when we came to the next stop, the boy ran up to the door of the bus. I heard an excited conversation. Then the driver stoop up and asked, “ __8_ anyone lose a suitcase at the last stop ” A woman on the bus shouted, “Oh dear！It is ____9__（I）”. She pushed her way to the driver and took the suitcase thankfully.. Everyone on the bus began talking about what the boy had done, and the passengers __10__（sudden）became friendly to one another.
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8. Last year，my brother and I went to Miami for a vacation.Some of my friends who had been there before said __1__ was a wonderful holiday destination.Before we went，we had planned for months.When the day came，we were ready.
After our plane landed，we went to the hotel.We had made our reservation six months __2__(early)，but the man at the front desk said there had been a mistake.We __3__(tell)that our rooms hadn't been reserved for that week，__4__ for the week after.I didn't understand __5__ this would happen and my credit card had already been charged __6__ the reservation.What's worse，the hotel had been fully booked.When we were wondering what to do，the manager came out.She was __7__(surprise)helpful.She apologized for the mistake and gave us a spare VIP room on __8__ top floor.We had never stayed in such an amazing room，and we weren't charged extra.
The next day，my brother and I went to the beach __9__ we watched some people play volleyball.We got a little __10__(sunburn)，but the day had been so relaxing that we didn't mind.
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9. One day，Nick invited his friends to supper.He was cooking some delicious food in the kitchen.Suddenly，he __1__ (find)that he had run out of salt.So Nick called to his son，“Go to the village and buy some salt，but pay a fair price for it：neither too much __2__ too little.”
His son looked surprised.“I can understand why I shouldn't pay too much，Father，but if I can pay less, __3__ not save a bit of money ”
“That would be a very __4__(reason)thing to do in a big city，but it could destroy a small village like ours，”Nick said.
Nick's guests, __5__ had heard their conversation，asked why they should not buy salt more cheaply if they could.Nick replied，“The only reason a man would sell salt __6__ a lower price would be because he was desperate for money.And anyone who took advantage of that situation would be showing a lack of respect __7__ the sweat and struggle of the man who worked very hard to produce it.”
“But such a small thing couldn't __8__(possible) destroy a village.”
“In the beginning, there was only __9__ very small amount of unfairness in the world，but everyone added a little，always __10__(think) that it was only small and not very important，and look where we have ended up today.”
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10. One Sunday morning in August I went to a local music festival.I left it early because I had an appointment__1__(late) that day.My friends walked me to the bus stop and waited with me__2__ the bus arrived.I got on the bus and found a seat near the back，and then I noticed a man__3__(sit) at the front.He __4__(pretend) that a tiger toy was real and giving it a voice.He must be__5__(mental) disabled.
Behind him were other people to __6__ he was trying to talk，but after some minutes __7__ walked away and sat near me，looking annoyed.
I didn't want to be laughed at for talking to him but I didn't like leaving him __8__ his own either.
After a while I rose from my seat and walked to the front of the bus.I sat next to the man and introduced myself.We had __9__ amazing conversation.He got off the bus before me and I felt very happy the rest of the way home.
I'm glad I made the choice.It made __10__ of us feel good.
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11 Research has become both simpler and more complex. It's simpler because, __1__ you have a computer, you can find information you need by searching the Internet. For all your information, you don't have to go to __2__ library to find the relevant resource and take notes on it. Instead, you can find some sources from the Internet __3__ print the copies needed.Remember, however, that you should usually consult different types of sources. That is, you __4__ always rely just on the Internet for your research.
While finding information is easier than ever, at the same time, researching has become __5__ complex. There is a lot more material available, which means you may be overwhelmed __6__ the amount of information. You need to learn __7__ to sort through and find the relevant information for your particular project. Also, __8__need to check the accuracy of it.
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12. Sometimes we have disagreements with people.When this (1)h_____，the important thing is to try not to let a calm discussion turn into a heated argument.Here (2)_____ my tips for you.
The (3)f_____ thing I would say is that the way you begin the conversation is very important.
Imagine you are a student and you share a flat (4)_____ another student who you think isn't doing her share of the housework.If you say, “Look, you never do your share of the housework.(5) _____ are you going to do about it ”， the discussion will very soon turn into an argument.It's much more (6)_____ (有帮助)to say something like, “I think we had (7)b_____ have another look about how we divide up the housework.Maybe there is a better way of dealing with it.”
My second piece of (8)a_____ is simple.If you're the person who is in the wrong, just admit it! This is the easiest and best way to avoid an argument.Just make an (9)_____ (道歉), and move on.The other person will have more respect for you (10)_____ the future if you do that.
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6. _________ 7. _________ 8.__________ 9. __________ 10.__________
13. Mr. Johnson lived in the woods with his wife and children. He owned ___1___ farm, which looked almost abandoned. ___2___ (lucky), he also had a cow which produced milk every day. He sold or exchanged some of the milk in the towns nearly ___3___ other food and made cheese and butter for the family with what ___4___ (leave). The cow was their only means of support, in fact. One day, the cow was eating grass ___5___ it began to rain heavily. While making great efforts to run away, she ___6___ (fall) over the hill and died. Then the Johnson tried to make a living ___7___ the cow. In order to support his family, Mr. Johnson began to plant herbs and vegetables. Since the plants took a while to grow, he started cutting down trees ___8___ (sell) the wood. Thinking about his children’s clothes, he started growing cotton too. When harvest came around, he was already selling herbs, vegetables and cotton in the market ___9___ people from the town met regularly. Now it occurred to ___10___ that his farm had much potential and that the death of the cow was a bit of luck.
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14. Jonny: Hey! I'm just practicing Tai Chi(太极).Would you like to join me
Peter: I know nothing about it. Is it difficult
Jonny: It seems easy, but you need a lot of practice. You just follow me like this.
Peter: OK. Don't laugh 1 me. I may look funny.
Jonny: Bend your knees slightly and reach out your arms like tree branches, naturally and 2 (soft). Try to
keep your body straight. Move slowly , then be sure to keep your balance and don't let your
body shake.
Peter: I cannot control my body well. My legs become 3 (pain)
Jonny: Keep 4 (hold) your position for a while .It helps develop your strength and
flexibility .Raise your leg and let 5 stay in the air for seconds.
Peter: I feel my legs shaking . I cannot do this any longer.
Jonny: Be patient! Tai Chi 6 (call)“shadow boxing" in English. It asks you to act like water: to be
flexible as well 7 strong. In real competition, a Tai Chi master borrows the strength of the
competitor and uses this energy to fight back. The 8 (hard) you try to beat him, the more
likely you will get hit. He controls you!
Peter: Unbelievable! Oh..., 9 you don't mind, I'll stop and take a deep 10 .
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15. The giant panda 1 (love) by people throughout the world. Chinese scientists 2 (recent) had a chance to study a wild female panda with a newborn baby. She was a very 3 (care)mother. For 25days,she never left her baby, not even to find something 4 (eat)!She would not let any other pandas come near. She licked the baby constantly to keep it clean. Any smell might attract natural 5 (enemy)that would try to eat the little pandas. The mother held the baby in her front paws much the way a human does. 6 it cried, she rocked it back and forth and gave it little comforting pats. The mother continued to care for the young panda 7 more than two years. By that time, the panda no longer needed 8 (it)mother for food. However, it stayed with her and leaned about the ways of the forest. Then, after two and a half years, the mother 9 (drive)the young panda away. It was time for her to have a new baby,10 it was also time for the young panda to be independent.
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16. Mary will ever forget the first time she saw him. He suddenly appeared in class one day,__1_( wear ) sun glasses. He walked in as if he __2___( buy ) the school , And the word quickly got around that he was from New York City .
For some reason he sat beside Mary. Mary felt __3 _ ( please ), because there were many empty seats in the room. But she quickly realized that it wasn’t her, it was probably the fact that she sat in __4___last row.
_ 5__ he thought he could escape attention by sitting at the back ,he was wrong . It might have made it a little __6__( hard ) for everybody because it meant they had to turn around ,but that didn’t stop the kids in the class. Of course whenever they turned to look at him, they had to look at Mary,_ 7__made her feel like a star .
“Do you need those glasses for medical reasons ” the teacher asked .The new boy shook his head.“Then I’d appreciate it if you didn’t wear them in class. I like to look at your eyes when I’m speaking to you.” The new boy looked at the teacher __8__ a few seconds and all the other students wondered __9_ the boy would do .Then he took __10_ off, gave a big smile and said “That is cool."
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17. A young man,while traveling through a desert，came across a spring of clear water.___1____water was sweet.He filled his leather container so that he could bring some back to an elder ____2____ had been his teacher .After a four-day journey, the young man____3___.(present) the water to the old man. His teacher took a deep drink, smiled____4____(warm), and thanked his student very much for the sweet water.The young man went home____5_____a happy heart.
After the student left, the teacher let __6___student taste the water. He spit it out, __7___(say) it was awful. Apparently, it was no longer fresh because of the old leather container. He asked his teacher,” Sir, the water was awful. Why did you pretend to like ___8____ ”W_w w.k*s*5 u.c@o m
The teacher replied,” You tasted the water. I tasted the gift. The water was simply the container for an act of kindness and love. Nothing could be ___9___ (sweet).”
We understand this lesson best ____10___ we receive gifts of love from children. Whether it is a cheap pipe on a diamond necklace, the proper response is appreciation. We love the idea within the gift rather than the thing.
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18. Jane was walking round the department store. She remembered how difficult _1_ was to choose a suitable Christmas present for her father. She wished that he was as easy _2_ （please）as her mother，who was always delighted with perfume.
Besides，shopping at this time of the year was not _3_ pleasant experience: people stepped on your feet or _4_ （push）you with their elbows（肘部），hurrying ahead to get to a bargain.
Jane paused in front of a counter _5_ some attractive ties were on display. “They are real silk，”the assistant tried to attract her. “Worth double the price. ”But Jane knew from past experience that her _6_ （choose）of ties hardly ever pleased her father.
Jane stopped where a small crowd of men had gathered. She found some good quality pipes _7_ sale. She did not hesitate for long: although her father smoked a pipe only once in a while， she knew that this was a present which was bound to please _8_.
When Jane got home，with her small but well-chosen present in her bag，her parents were already _9_ table having supper. Her mother was excited. “Your father has at last decided to stop smoking,” Jane _10_ （inform）.
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19. Chinese proverbs are rich and they are still widely used in Chinese people’s daily life. 1 these proverbs there are often interesting stories. For example, the proverb, “plucking up a crop 2 (help) it grow”, is based on the following story.
It is said that a short—tempered man in the Song Dynasty (960—1279) was very anxious to help 3 rice crop grow up quickly. He was thinking about 4 day and night. But the crop was growing much slower than he expected.
One day, he came up with an idea 5 he would pluck up all of his crop a few inches. He did so the next day.
He was very tired 6 doing this for a whole day, 7 he felt very happy since the crop did “grow” 8 (high).
His son heard about this and went to see the crop. Unfortunately the leaves of the crop began to wither.
This proverb is saying we have to let things go in their 9 (nature) course. Being too anxious to help an event develop often 10 (result) in the contrary to our intention.
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20. I was on my way to the Taiyetos Mountains. The sun was setting when my car 1 （break） down near a remote and poor village. Cursing my misfortune, I was wondering where I was going to spend the night when I realized that the villagers who had gathered around me were arguing as to 2 should have the honor of receiving me 3 a guest in their house. Finally, I accepted the offer of an old woman who lived alone in a little house. While she was getting me 4 （settle） into a tiny but clean room, the head of the village was tying up his horse to my car to pull it to 5 small town some 20 kilometres away 6 there was a garage.
I had noticed three hens running free in my hostess's courtyard and that night one of them ended up in a dish on my table. 7 villagers brought me goat's cheese and hone. We drank together and talked 8 （merry） till far into the night.
When the time came for me to say goodbye to my friends in the village, I wanted to reward the old woman 9 the trouble I had caused 10 .
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