情态动词
中考考察重点:
1. 情态动词基本用法; 2. 情态动词辨析。
考察形式:单选、词汇完成句子等
情态动词的用法及分类
情态动词 用法 例句
can/could 表示能力,意为"能,会" I can read this sentence in English. 我能用英语读这句话。
表示许可时,意为"可以,能够",相当于may She said that I could use her computer. 她说我可以使用她的电脑。
用于推测,表示可能性,意为"可能",could比can更加不肯定,多用于否定或疑问句 The man can’t be our teacher — he has gone to Beijing. 那个男人不可能是我们的老师,他去北京了。There is someone outside — who can it be 有人在外面,可能是谁呢?
【知识拓展】1. can的一般疑问句,肯定回答用Yes, ...can;否定回答用No, ...can’t。—Can you play the piano 你会弹钢琴吗 —Yes, I can. 是的,我会。/No, I can’t 不,我不会。2. can,could和be able to的区别:can只有现在式和过去式,而be able to可以用于各种时态;can( could)表示能力时,可用be able to代替。I can(am able to) afford the car. 我能买得起这辆小汽车。She has been able to come to school. 她已经能去学校了I could(=was able to) drive a car before I left school. 毕业前我就会开车。
may/might 表示允许或许可,意为"可以" May I use your phone 我可以用用你的电话吗?
表示征询许可时,might比may的语气委婉 —Might I ask for a photograph of your little daughter 我能要一张你小女儿的照片吗 —Yes, you may. 是的,你可以。
用于表推测时,是"可能,或许"之意,might语气更加不肯定,多用于肯定句 He may be wrong, but I’m not sure. 也许他错了,但我也不确定。She might be very busy now. 她现在可能非常忙。
【知识拓展】1. may的一般疑问句,肯定回答用Yes, ...may. /Yes, of course. /Yes, certainly.;否定回答用No, ...can’t/mustn’t。—Might/May I smoke in this room 我可以在这间屋子里抽烟吗 —Yes, you may. 是的,你可以。/No, you can’t/mustn’t. 不,不可以。2. 用于表示推测时,may和might一般不用于疑问句,而在疑问句中,常使用can;在否定句中,maynot/might not意为"可能不",而can’t/couldn’t意为"不可能"。The young people might not like the idea. 年轻人可能不喜欢这个主意。It can’t/couldn’t be our headmaster. He has gone to America. 那人不可能是我们校长。他已经去美国了。
must 表示必须,一定要,指说话人的主观语气 You must obey the school rules. 你必须遵守校规。
mustn’t表示禁止,意为"千万不要,禁止",是说话人强有力的劝告 You mustn’t play with the knife or you may hurt yourself. 你禁止玩刀否则你可能会伤到自己。
表示推测时,用于肯定句,意为"想必,一定",否定句中用can’t/couldn’t来代替 This must be your room. 这一定是你的房间。He must be eighty now. 他现在想必有八十岁了。
【知识拓展】1. must的一般疑问句,肯定回答为Yes, ...must.;否定回答为No, ...needn’t./No, ...don’t have to.—Must I clean the classroom now 我必须现在打扫教室吗?—Yes, you must. 是的,你必须。/No, you don’t have to. /No, you needn’t. 不,你不必。2. must和have to的区别:①用must表示"必须"的意思时,通常着重于说话者的主观看法,认为有必要去做某事;而have to着重于客观需要,含有"不得不"的意思。We must study English hard. 我们必须努力学习英语。You are ill today. You have to see a doctor. 你今天病了,不得不去看医生。②用must表示"必须",只有现在时态的形式,如果要表示过去时或将来时的"必须",就要用have to的相应形式。You must drive fast to catch the time. 你必须开车开快点来赶时间。They will have to leave tomorrow morning. 他们必须明天早晨起程。
will 表示意志、愿望和决心,常译为"愿意" If you will help us, we shall be very grateful. 如果你愿意帮助我们,我们将不胜感激。
用于第二人称疑问句,表示请求或建议等 Will you have dinner with me tonight 今天晚上和我一起吃饭好吗
表示习惯性动作或某种倾向,多用于现在时,常译为"总是" Kate will sit there, waiting for her daughter to come back. 凯特总是坐在那儿等女儿回来。
would 作为will的过去式,可表示过去的意志、愿望或决心等,意为"愿意" He promised he would never smoke again. 他承诺他再也不吸烟了。
表示过去反复发生的动作或某种倾向 Their English teacher would tell them stories in English after class. 他们的英语老师总是在课后用英语给他们讲故事。
用于第二人称疑问句中,表示现在的请求、建议,比will的语气委婉 Would you please pass the English-Chinese dictionary on to Mary 请把这本英汉词典传给玛丽好吗
【知识拓展】would like意为"愿意,想要";would like/love to do sth 意为"愿意/想要做某事";would like sb to do sth意为"想要某人做某事"。Would you like a cup of tea 你想喝杯茶吗?Would you like to sing a song 你想唱首歌吗?I would like you to wake me up at 5:30 tomorrow morning. 我想让你在明天早晨5:30叫醒我。
shall 用于第一、三人称疑问句,表示征求对方意见 Shall we begin now 我们现在就开始吗 ’Tom is waiting outside. Shall he come in, sir 汤姆正在门外等着,可以让他进来吗,先生
用于第二、三人称陈述句时,表示命令、警告、允诺或威胁等 Yon shall fail if you don’’t work hard. 如果你不努力工作,你就会失败。
should shall的过去式,用于第一、三人称,多用于间接引语中,以征求对方意见 I asked the manager if I should have a few days off. 我问经理我是否可以请几天假。
表示义务,职责时,意为"应当,应该",往往表示说话者的观点
表示惊讶、遗憾等,意为"竟然,居然"
need 表示"需要,必须",多用于疑问句和否定句 Need you go so soon 你需要这么早走吗 You needn’t come so early. 你不必来这么早。
【知识拓展】need的一般疑问句,肯定回答为Yes, ... must.;否定回答为No, ... needn’t.—Need he finish the article next week 他需要下星期完成这篇文章吗 —Yes, he must. 是的,他必须完成。/No , he needn’t. 不,他不需要。
have to 表示不得不,说明客观条件只能如此;有时态形式的变化;否定式don’t have to意为"不必"(=needn’t) My brother was very ill, so I had to call the doctor in the midnight. 我弟弟病得厉害,我只得半夜里把医生请来。I haven’t got any money with me, so I’ll have to borrow some from my friend. 我身上没带钱,只好向朋友借点了。
情态动词辨析
1.can和be able to的区别
词语 用法 例句
can 只用于一般现在时(can)和一般过去时(could) Jim couldn’t speak Chinese last year,but now he can.吉姆去年不会说汉语,但现在他会了。
be able to 可用于多种时态 We will be able to come back next week.我们下周能回来。
2.can 和may表可能性的区别
①在肯定句中,用may表示可能。如:
You had better ask that policeman.He may know.
你最好问那个警察,他可能知道。
②在否定句中,cannot/can’t和may not的区别。
词语 用法 例句
cannot/Can’t 语气肯定,表示“不可能” Mr Li can’t be in the room.He has gone to Beijing.李老师不可能在房间里,他去北京了。
may not 语气不肯定,表示“可能不” —Is John coming by train ——约翰是坐火车来吗 —He should, but he may not. He likes driving his car.——他应该会坐火车,但也可能不坐火车。他喜欢开他的小汽车。
3.must和have/has to的区别
词语 用法 例句
must 表示主观意愿,意为“必须” We must study hard at school.在学校我们必须努力学习。
have/has to 用于强调客观需要,意为“必须,不得不” We have to stay here because it is raining heavily.我们不得不待在这里因为雨下得很大。
4.can’t和mustn’t的区别
词语 用法 例句
Can’t 表示否定推测 He can’t be Jim.他不可能是吉姆。
词语 用法 例句
Mustn’t 表示“禁止,不允许”,不能用来表推测 You mustn’t play soccer in the street.你不可以在街上踢足球。
中考真题
(2021苏州市中考真题)
1.According to the new traffic rules, people ________ wear a helmet when riding an e-bike.
A.might B.may C.can D.must
(2021扬州市中考真题)
1. We _____________see which way to go if the stars do not twinkle(闪耀)so.
A. can not B. should not C. must not D. need not
(2021盐城市中考真题)
1. The biggest challenge we all face is to prevent further environmental disasters. We ________ take action before it is too late.
A. can B. must C. may D. might
(2021连云港市中考真题)
1.What an amazing robot! It ________ cook more than 5, 000 dishes.
A.shall B.need C.must D.can
(2021·江苏宿迁市·中考真题)
1.—Sandy, is Mr Li in the teachers’ office now
—I am not sure. He ________ be there.
A.must B.can’t C.mustn’t D.may
(2021常州市中考真题)
1.﹣ Could you play the piano at the age of five?
﹣ No.I _________ .I started at six.( )
A.can't B.shouldn't C.needn't D.couldn't
(2021无锡市中考真题)
1. Listen up, guys! Everyone wear a mask. Go and buy one if you don't have one.
A. can't B. can C. mustn't D. must
(2021泰州市中考真题)
1. 一I often see the sign in schools. What does it mean
一Students bring mobile phones to school.
A. needn't B. can't C. couldn't D. wouldn't
巩固练习
1.(2021·辽宁营口市·中考真题)—May I fish here
—Sorry, you ________. Look at the sign “No fishing”!
A.may B.mustn’t C.can D.needn’t
2.(2021·四川广元市·中考真题)—Must I finish the job this Friday
—No, you ________. You can finish it next Monday.
A.can’t B.need C.needn’t D.mustn’t
3.(2021·黑龙江大庆市·中考真题)— Is that man your friend Tom
—That man ________ be him, because he has gone to Canada.
A.can’t B.mustn’t C.needn’t D.had better not
4.(2021·辽宁大连市·中考真题)—May I park my car here
—No, you ________. Can’t you see the sign
A.mustn’t B.wouldn’t C.needn’t D.couldn’t
5.(2021·山东滨州市·中考真题)—Must I study medicine and be a doctor like you, Dad
—No, you ______, son. You’re free to make your own decision.
A.can’t B.mustn’t C.shouldn’t D.needn’t
6.(2021·湖北黄石市·中考真题)—I wonder if this glass is Tom’s.
—It ________ be his. His was broken just now.
A.mustn’t B.may not C.can’t D.shouldn’t
7.(2021·四川凉山彝族自治州·中考真题)According to the newest rules in China, students ________ bring their mobile phones to school.
A.couldn’t B.wouldn’t C.needn’t D.can’t
8.(2021·贵州黔东南苗族侗族自治州·中考真题)— Hi, Ann. Do you know where your English teacher Mr. Liu is
— He ________ be in the classroom. It’s the English class now.
A.can B.must C.may D.need
9.(2021·贵州铜仁市·中考真题)—Must I wash my clothes at once, mom
—No, you ________. You ________ wash them before 5:00 p.m.
A.needn’t; may B.mustn’t; may C.needn’t; need D.mustn’t; must
10.(2021·广西贺州市·中考真题)— Is the girl over there Amy
— It ________ be her. She has gone to Beijing to visit her grandma.
A.mustn’t B.can’t C.could D.might
11.(2021·内蒙古包头市·中考真题)—Hi, Carl! I’m leaving for Chengdu this weekend.
—Cool! But I ________ get away until the end of July.
A.shouldn’t B.can’t C.needn’t D.mustn’t
12.(2021·新疆中考真题)— I saw Mr. Li in his office just now.
— No, it ______ be him. He has ______ Guangzhou and will be back in two days.
A.mustn’t;gone to B.mustn’t;been to C.can’t;been to D.can’t;gone to
13.(2021·湖北荆州市·中考真题)— Robert, look at the time. ______ you play the drums at such a late hour
— Sorry, dear. I’ll stop right now.
A.Will B.May C.Can D.Must
14.(2021·甘肃天水市·中考真题)We _________ try our best to fight against pollution.
A.should B.may C.mustn’t D.needn’t
15.(2021·湖北武汉市·中考真题)— Only ten tickets What do you mean There ________ be twelve.
— Sorry, Linda. Jacky and Tim took two tickets away.
A.should B.will C.can D.may
16.(2021·天津中考真题)People ________ talk on a mobile phone while they are driving.
A.shouldn’t B.needn’t C.must D.can
17.(2021·甘肃武威市·中考真题)We ________ try our best to fight against pollution.
A.should B.may C.mustn’t D.needn’t
18.(2021·云南中考真题)—You ________ take photos here! Look at the sign. It says “No photos”.
—Sorry, I won’t.
A.must B.need C.mustn’t D.needn’t
19.(2021·浙江温州市·中考真题)—Simon, I’m afraid we can’t complete the model spaceship this afternoon.
—Well, we ________ finish it today. It’s fine if we give it to Mr. Wang tomorrow.
A.can’t B.mustn’t C.needn’t D.shouldn’t
20.(2021·重庆中考真题)— Excuse me, can I borrow this book
—Sure, but you ________ return it by the end of this term.
A.can B.can’t C.must D.mustn’t
课后练习
1.【2020 甘肃武威市】You haven't eaten all day. You ________ be very hungry.
A. couldn't be B. can't C. might D. must
2.【2020 贵州黔南州】Polluted air and water __________ kill plants, animals, and even people.
A. can B. can't C. should D. shouldn't
3.【2020 河北省】 you smell something burning Go and see what's happening.
A. Can B. May C. Must D. Need
4.【2020 江苏省淮安市】You _________ smoke here! Look at the sign. It says "No smoking".
A. needn't B. mustn't C. can D. may
5.【2020 南通市】—The article says that one’s personality depends on his animal sign.
—You _______ read it for fun, but don’t believe in that.
A. can B. must C. shouldn’t D. needn’t
6.【2020 江苏泰州市】—In China, many students feel stressed because of too much homework.
—Don’t worry. Our government has realized this problem. I’m sure there ________ be good news for them soon.
A. can B. must C. should D. need
7.【2020 无锡市】You ________ be able to control all the things that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them.
A. need not B. may not C. must not D. should not
8.【2020 徐州市】Mother had a hard time getting Helen up in the morning. She called and called, but Helen ________wake up.
A. wouldn’t B. mustn’t C. needn’t D. shouldn’t
9.【2020 扬州市】From the top of the Autumn Hill people________ enjoy the fullest sight of Ge Garden.
A. have to B. need C. should D. can
10.【2020 镇江市】I am proud that our Chinese survey team___________ successfully remeasure Qomolangma(再测珠穆朗玛峰), the world's highest peak.
A. must B. can C. may D. should
11.【2020 铁岭葫芦岛】—Jane, I saw your mother yesterday.
—It ________ be her. She is working abroad.
A. mustn't B. can't C. shouldn't D. couldn't
12.【2020青岛市 】—Allen, shall we go to the bookstore this afternoon
— I'm sorry, David, but I ________ meet my cousin at the train station.
A. have to B. can C. may D. could
13.【2020 昆明市】You are not allowed to play with fire in the forest. It ________kill plants, animals and even people.
A. might B. might not C. should D. should not
14.【2020 上海市】According to the traffic law,children under 12________ride bicycles on the road.
A.won't B.wouldn't C.needn't D.mustn't
15.【2020 四川攀枝花】—China is going to use AI to protect the Great Wall.
—Great! AI is so helpful that people _____________use it in their daily life now.
A.must B.can C.shall D.have to
16.【2020 四川省遂宁市】Mr. Smith________ be in the office. Because he has gone to Chengdu on business.
A.mustn’t B.shouldn’t C.can’t D.needn’t
17.【2020 天津市】I ________ be late, so don’t wait for me to start the meeting.
A.mustn’t B.needn’t C.need D.may
18.【2020 湖北黄石市】—Mom, ________I watch TV tonight
—Sure, but you ________finish your homework first.
A.can, mustn't B.may; could C.may; can't D.can; must
19.【2020 湖北省天门、仙桃、潜江、江汉油田】Oh! Mum, where’s my notebook I ________ find it.
A.can’t B.needn’t C.shouldn’t D.mustn’t
20.【2020 黄冈市】—Is this blue schoolbag Lucy's
—No. It be hers. Her schoolbag is pink.
A. must B. mustn't C. can't D. may
21.【2020 武汉市】—I don’t care what people think.
—Well, you______________. Some opinions are worth weighing.
A. might B. should C. could D. would
22.【2020 咸宁市】—Mum, it’s too hot. ___________I swim in the lake with my friends
—No, you ___________. That’s too dangerous!
A. Could; mustn’t B. Need; couldn’t C. Must; needn’t D. Should; can’t
23.【2020 鄂州市】—Whose textbook is it Is it Jenny's
—No, it ________ be Jenny's. Look, Helen's name is on the cover. I think it ________ be Helen's.
A. can't; must B. mustn't; must C. can't; may D. mustn't; may
24.【2020 内蒙古包头市】He ______ sleep, although he tried to. One cup of coffee in the late afternoon caused him to stay awake almost all night.
A.wouldn't B.shouldn't C.couldn't D.mustn't
25. 【2020 贵州黔东南州】—Is that Li Ming over there
—It ________be him. He has gone to Zhenyuan for the Dragon Boat Festival.
A. must B. mustn't C. can D. can't
26. 【2020 黔西南州】There is a knock at the door. It________my mom. It’s time for her to be back home.
A. may be B. may not be C. must be D. mustn’t be
27. 【2020 江苏省苏州市】— Mum, why do I have to wash hands so many times a day
— For your health, you ______ be too careful.
A. can’t B. shouldn’t C. mustn’t D. needn’t情态动词
中考考察重点:
1. 情态动词基本用法; 2. 情态动词辨析。
考察形式:单选、词汇完成句子等
情态动词的用法及分类
情态动词 用法 例句
can/could 表示能力,意为"能,会" I can read this sentence in English. 我能用英语读这句话。
表示许可时,意为"可以,能够",相当于may She said that I could use her computer. 她说我可以使用她的电脑。
用于推测,表示可能性,意为"可能",could比can更加不肯定,多用于否定或疑问句 The man can’t be our teacher — he has gone to Beijing. 那个男人不可能是我们的老师,他去北京了。There is someone outside — who can it be 有人在外面,可能是谁呢?
【知识拓展】1. can的一般疑问句,肯定回答用Yes, ...can;否定回答用No, ...can’t。—Can you play the piano 你会弹钢琴吗 —Yes, I can. 是的,我会。/No, I can’t 不,我不会。2. can,could和be able to的区别:can只有现在式和过去式,而be able to可以用于各种时态;can( could)表示能力时,可用be able to代替。I can(am able to) afford the car. 我能买得起这辆小汽车。She has been able to come to school. 她已经能去学校了I could(=was able to) drive a car before I left school. 毕业前我就会开车。
may/might 表示允许或许可,意为"可以" May I use your phone 我可以用用你的电话吗?
表示征询许可时,might比may的语气委婉 —Might I ask for a photograph of your little daughter 我能要一张你小女儿的照片吗 —Yes, you may. 是的,你可以。
用于表推测时,是"可能,或许"之意,might语气更加不肯定,多用于肯定句 He may be wrong, but I’m not sure. 也许他错了,但我也不确定。She might be very busy now. 她现在可能非常忙。
【知识拓展】1. may的一般疑问句,肯定回答用Yes, ...may. /Yes, of course. /Yes, certainly.;否定回答用No, ...can’t/mustn’t。—Might/May I smoke in this room 我可以在这间屋子里抽烟吗 —Yes, you may. 是的,你可以。/No, you can’t/mustn’t. 不,不可以。2. 用于表示推测时,may和might一般不用于疑问句,而在疑问句中,常使用can;在否定句中,maynot/might not意为"可能不",而can’t/couldn’t意为"不可能"。The young people might not like the idea. 年轻人可能不喜欢这个主意。It can’t/couldn’t be our headmaster. He has gone to America. 那人不可能是我们校长。他已经去美国了。
must 表示必须,一定要,指说话人的主观语气 You must obey the school rules. 你必须遵守校规。
mustn’t表示禁止,意为"千万不要,禁止",是说话人强有力的劝告 You mustn’t play with the knife or you may hurt yourself. 你禁止玩刀否则你可能会伤到自己。
表示推测时,用于肯定句,意为"想必,一定",否定句中用can’t/couldn’t来代替 This must be your room. 这一定是你的房间。He must be eighty now. 他现在想必有八十岁了。
【知识拓展】1. must的一般疑问句,肯定回答为Yes, ...must.;否定回答为No, ...needn’t./No, ...don’t have to.—Must I clean the classroom now 我必须现在打扫教室吗?—Yes, you must. 是的,你必须。/No, you don’t have to. /No, you needn’t. 不,你不必。2. must和have to的区别:①用must表示"必须"的意思时,通常着重于说话者的主观看法,认为有必要去做某事;而have to着重于客观需要,含有"不得不"的意思。We must study English hard. 我们必须努力学习英语。You are ill today. You have to see a doctor. 你今天病了,不得不去看医生。②用must表示"必须",只有现在时态的形式,如果要表示过去时或将来时的"必须",就要用have to的相应形式。You must drive fast to catch the time. 你必须开车开快点来赶时间。They will have to leave tomorrow morning. 他们必须明天早晨起程。
will 表示意志、愿望和决心,常译为"愿意" If you will help us, we shall be very grateful. 如果你愿意帮助我们,我们将不胜感激。
用于第二人称疑问句,表示请求或建议等 Will you have dinner with me tonight 今天晚上和我一起吃饭好吗
表示习惯性动作或某种倾向,多用于现在时,常译为"总是" Kate will sit there, waiting for her daughter to come back. 凯特总是坐在那儿等女儿回来。
would 作为will的过去式,可表示过去的意志、愿望或决心等,意为"愿意" He promised he would never smoke again. 他承诺他再也不吸烟了。
表示过去反复发生的动作或某种倾向 Their English teacher would tell them stories in English after class. 他们的英语老师总是在课后用英语给他们讲故事。
用于第二人称疑问句中,表示现在的请求、建议,比will的语气委婉 Would you please pass the English-Chinese dictionary on to Mary 请把这本英汉词典传给玛丽好吗
【知识拓展】would like意为"愿意,想要";would like/love to do sth 意为"愿意/想要做某事";would like sb to do sth意为"想要某人做某事"。Would you like a cup of tea 你想喝杯茶吗?Would you like to sing a song 你想唱首歌吗?I would like you to wake me up at 5:30 tomorrow morning. 我想让你在明天早晨5:30叫醒我。
shall 用于第一、三人称疑问句,表示征求对方意见 Shall we begin now 我们现在就开始吗 ’Tom is waiting outside. Shall he come in, sir 汤姆正在门外等着,可以让他进来吗,先生
用于第二、三人称陈述句时,表示命令、警告、允诺或威胁等 Yon shall fail if you don’’t work hard. 如果你不努力工作,你就会失败。
should shall的过去式,用于第一、三人称,多用于间接引语中,以征求对方意见 I asked the manager if I should have a few days off. 我问经理我是否可以请几天假。
表示义务,职责时,意为"应当,应该",往往表示说话者的观点
表示惊讶、遗憾等,意为"竟然,居然"
need 表示"需要,必须",多用于疑问句和否定句 Need you go so soon 你需要这么早走吗 You needn’t come so early. 你不必来这么早。
【知识拓展】need的一般疑问句,肯定回答为Yes, ... must.;否定回答为No, ... needn’t.—Need he finish the article next week 他需要下星期完成这篇文章吗 —Yes, he must. 是的,他必须完成。/No , he needn’t. 不,他不需要。
have to 表示不得不,说明客观条件只能如此;有时态形式的变化;否定式don’t have to意为"不必"(=needn’t) My brother was very ill, so I had to call the doctor in the midnight. 我弟弟病得厉害,我只得半夜里把医生请来。I haven’t got any money with me, so I’ll have to borrow some from my friend. 我身上没带钱,只好向朋友借点了。
情态动词辨析
1.can和be able to的区别
词语 用法 例句
can 只用于一般现在时(can)和一般过去时(could) Jim couldn’t speak Chinese last year,but now he can.吉姆去年不会说汉语,但现在他会了。
be able to 可用于多种时态 We will be able to come back next week.我们下周能回来。
2.can 和may表可能性的区别
①在肯定句中,用may表示可能。如:
You had better ask that policeman.He may know.
你最好问那个警察,他可能知道。
②在否定句中,cannot/can’t和may not的区别。
词语 用法 例句
cannot/Can’t 语气肯定,表示“不可能” Mr Li can’t be in the room.He has gone to Beijing.李老师不可能在房间里,他去北京了。
may not 语气不肯定,表示“可能不” —Is John coming by train ——约翰是坐火车来吗 —He should, but he may not. He likes driving his car.——他应该会坐火车,但也可能不坐火车。他喜欢开他的小汽车。
3.must和have/has to的区别
词语 用法 例句
must 表示主观意愿,意为“必须” We must study hard at school.在学校我们必须努力学习。
have/has to 用于强调客观需要,意为“必须,不得不” We have to stay here because it is raining heavily.我们不得不待在这里因为雨下得很大。
4.can’t和mustn’t的区别
词语 用法 例句
Can’t 表示否定推测 He can’t be Jim.他不可能是吉姆。
词语 用法 例句
Mustn’t 表示“禁止,不允许”,不能用来表推测 You mustn’t play soccer in the street.你不可以在街上踢足球。
中考真题
(2021苏州市中考真题)
1.According to the new traffic rules, people ________ wear a helmet when riding an e-bike.
A.might B.may C.can D.must
【答案】D
【详解】句意:根据新的交通规则,人们骑电动车时必须戴头盔。
考查情态动词。might可能;may可能;can能够;must必须;根据“According to the new traffic rules”及语境可知,此处表达的是必须,指人们必须戴头盔,故选D。
(2021扬州市中考真题)
1. We _____________see which way to go if the stars do not twinkle(闪耀)so.
A. can not B. should not C. must not D. need not
答案:A
(2021盐城市中考真题)
1. The biggest challenge we all face is to prevent further environmental disasters. We ________ take action before it is too late.
A. can B. must C. may D. might
【答案】B【详解】句意:我们面临的最大挑战是防止进一步的环境灾难。我们必须采取行动,否则就太晚了。考查情态动词。can能,会;must必须;may可能;might可能。根据“The biggest challenge we all face is (2021连云港市中考真题)
1.What an amazing robot! It ________ cook more than 5, 000 dishes.
A.shall B.need C.must D.can
【答案】D【详解】句意:多么神奇的机器人!它能做5000多道菜。
考查情态动词。shall将;need需要;must必须;can能、能够。根据“What an amazing robot!” 多么神奇的机器人!结合“It … cook more than 5, 000 dishes.”可知是机器人能做5000多道菜,故选D。
(2021·江苏宿迁市·中考真题)
1.—Sandy, is Mr Li in the teachers’ office now
—I am not sure. He ________ be there.
A.must B.can’t C.mustn’t D.may
【答案】D
【详解】句意:——桑迪,李先生现在在教师办公室吗?——我不确定。他可能在那儿。
考查情态动词。must一定;can’t不能;mustn’t禁止;may可能;根据“I am not sure.”可知,此处指的是不太肯定的推测,应用may表示,故选D。
(2021常州市中考真题)
1.﹣ Could you play the piano at the age of five?
﹣ No.I _________ .I started at six.( )
A.can't B.shouldn't C.needn't D.couldn't
答案:D
(2021无锡市中考真题)
1. Listen up, guys! Everyone wear a mask. Go and buy one if you don't have one.
A. can't B. can C. mustn't D. must
答案:D
(2021泰州市中考真题)
1. 一I often see the sign in schools. What does it mean
一Students bring mobile phones to school.
A. needn't B. can't C. couldn't D. wouldn't
答案:B
巩固练习
1.(2021·辽宁营口市·中考真题)—May I fish here
—Sorry, you ________. Look at the sign “No fishing”!
A.may B.mustn’t C.can D.needn’t
【答案】B
【详解】句意:——我可以在这里钓鱼吗?——对不起,你不能。看那个牌子“禁止钓鱼”!
考查情态动词。may可以;mustn’t禁止;can能;needn’t不需要;根据“Look at the sign “No fishing”!”可知,钓鱼是禁止的,“May I……”的否定回答用can't或者mustn't。故选B。
2.(2021·四川广元市·中考真题)—Must I finish the job this Friday
—No, you ________. You can finish it next Monday.
A.can’t B.need C.needn’t D.mustn’t
【答案】C
【详解】句意:——我必须这周五完成工作吗?——不,你不必。你可以下周一完成。
考查情态动词辨析。can’t不可能;need需要;needn’t不必;mustn’t禁止。根据“You can finish it next Monday”可知,不必周五完成,must引导的一般疑问句否定回答用needn’t,故选C。
3.(2021·黑龙江大庆市·中考真题)— Is that man your friend Tom
—That man ________ be him, because he has gone to Canada.
A.can’t B.mustn’t C.needn’t D.had better not
【答案】A
【详解】句意:——那个人是你的朋友Tom吗?——那个人不可能是他,因为他去了加拿大。
考查情态动词辨析。can’t不可能;mustn’t禁止;needn’t不需要;had better not最好不。根据“because he has gone to Canada.”可知,推测不可能是Tom,否定推测用can’t,故选A。
4.(2021·辽宁大连市·中考真题)—May I park my car here
—No, you ________. Can’t you see the sign
A.mustn’t B.wouldn’t C.needn’t D.couldn’t
【答案】A
【详解】句意:——我可以把车停在这儿吗?——不,你不能。你没看见“禁止停车”的标志吗?
考查情态动词。mustn’t禁止;wouldn’t将不会;needn’t不必;couldn’t不能;根据“Can’t you see the sign...”可知,此处指的是禁止停车,应用mustn’t表示,故选A。
5.(2021·山东滨州市·中考真题)—Must I study medicine and be a doctor like you, Dad
—No, you ______, son. You’re free to make your own decision.
A.can’t B.mustn’t C.shouldn’t D.needn’t
【答案】D
【详解】句意:——爸爸,我必须学医成为像您一样的医生吗?——不,你不必,孩子。你可以自己做决定。
考查一般疑问句。must提问的一般疑问句,用Yes, sb must./No, sb needn’t/don’t have to.回答。故选D。
6.(2021·湖北黄石市·中考真题)—I wonder if this glass is Tom’s.
—It ________ be his. His was broken just now.
A.mustn’t B.may not C.can’t D.shouldn’t
【答案】C
【详解】句意:——我想直到这个玻璃杯是否是汤姆的。——不可能是他的。他的玻璃杯刚才打破了。
考查情态动词。mustn’t不准;may not可能不;can’t不可能;shouldn’t不应该。根据“His was broken just now”可知表达“不可能是他的”,是否定的推测,用“can’t”。故选C。
7.(2021·四川凉山彝族自治州·中考真题)According to the newest rules in China, students ________ bring their mobile phones to school.
A.couldn’t B.wouldn’t C.needn’t D.can’t
【答案】D
【详解】句意:根据中国的最新规定,学生不能带手机到学校。
考查情态动词辨析。couldn’t不可以;wouldn’t不会;needn’t不必;can’t不能。根据“students… bring their mobile phones to school”可知,学生不能带手机到学校,could是can的过去式,此句是陈述客观事实,用一般现在时,故选D。
8.(2021·贵州黔东南苗族侗族自治州·中考真题)— Hi, Ann. Do you know where your English teacher Mr. Liu is
— He ________ be in the classroom. It’s the English class now.
A.can B.must C.may D.need
【答案】B
【详解】句意:——嗨,安。你知道你的英语老师刘先生在哪里吗? ——他一定在教室里。现在是英语课。
考查情态动词。can能;must一定;may可能;need需要。根据下文“It’s the English class now”可知,此处指的是很有把握的推测,故应用情态动词must。故选B。
9.(2021·贵州铜仁市·中考真题)—Must I wash my clothes at once, mom
—No, you ________. You ________ wash them before 5:00 p.m.
A.needn’t; may B.mustn’t; may C.needn’t; need D.mustn’t; must
【答案】A
【详解】句意:——妈妈,我必须马上洗我的衣服吗? ——不,你不必。你可以在下午五点前洗。考查情态动词。needn’t没必要;may可以,可能;mustn’t禁止;need需要;must必须,一定。根据“Must I wash my clothes at once, mom ”可知,第一空为Must引导的一般疑问的否定答语,要用needn’t或don’t have to,所以第一空用needn’t;根据“wash them before 5:00 p.m.”可知,没必要现在洗衣服,可以在下午五点前洗,第二空用“may”表示“可以”。故选A。
10.(2021·广西贺州市·中考真题)— Is the girl over there Amy
— It ________ be her. She has gone to Beijing to visit her grandma.
A.mustn’t B.can’t C.could D.might
【答案】B
【详解】句意:——那边那个女孩是Amy吗?——不可能是她。她去北京看望她的奶奶了。考查情态动词辨析。mustn’t禁止;can’t不可能;could可以;might可能。根据“She has gone to Beijing to visit her grandma”可知,她去北京了,所以不可能是她,用can’t表否定猜测,故选B。
11.(2021·内蒙古包头市·中考真题)—Hi, Carl! I’m leaving for Chengdu this weekend.
—Cool! But I ________ get away until the end of July.
A.shouldn’t B.can’t C.needn’t D.mustn’t
【答案】B
【详解】句意:——嗨,卡尔!这个周末我要去成都。——太酷了!但我要到七月底才能离开。
考查情态动词辨析。shouldn’t不应当;can’t不能;needn’t不需要;mustn’t禁止。根据前句“Cool!”的语境和but的提示可知,应是不能离开。故填B。
12.(2021·新疆中考真题)— I saw Mr. Li in his office just now.
— No, it ______ be him. He has ______ Guangzhou and will be back in two days.
A.mustn’t;gone to B.mustn’t;been to C.can’t;been to D.can’t;gone to
【答案】D
【详解】句意:——我刚才看见李先生在他的办公室里。 ——不,不可能是他。他去了广州,两天后回来。考查情态动词和现在完成时。mustn’t禁止;can’t不可能;have been to意为“曾经去过某地”,表示现在已不在那里了;have gone to意为“已经去了某地”,说话时此人还没回来。根据下文“He has gone to Guangzhou”可知,此处表否定推测,A、B选项可排除。根据下文“will be back in two days”可知,李先生还在广州没有回来,故第二空应用gone to。故选D。
13.(2021·湖北荆州市·中考真题)— Robert, look at the time. ______ you play the drums at such a late hour
— Sorry, dear. I’ll stop right now.
A.Will B.May C.Can D.Must
【答案】D
【详解】句意:——Robert,看下时间。你非得在这么晚的时候打鼓吗?——抱歉,亲爱的。我立刻停止。
考查情态动词。will将;may可能;can能够;must偏要。根据“you play the drums at such a late hour”可知,此处是表示对他在这么晚还打鼓表示不满,用must符合语境,故选D。
14.(2021·甘肃天水市·中考真题)We _________ try our best to fight against pollution.
A.should B.may C.mustn’t D.needn’t
【答案】A
【详解】句意:我们应该尽力与污染作斗争。
考查动词辨析。should应该;may也许;mustn’t禁止;needn’t不需要。根据“We…try our best to fight against pollution.”可知,我们应该尽力与污染作斗争。故选A。
15.(2021·湖北武汉市·中考真题)— Only ten tickets What do you mean There ________ be twelve.
— Sorry, Linda. Jacky and Tim took two tickets away.
A.should B.will C.can D.may
【答案】A
【详解】句意:——只有10张票吗?你什么意思?应该有十二张的。——抱歉,Linda。Jacky和Tom拿走了两张票。
考查情态动词辨析。should应该;will将;can能够;may可能。根据“Only ten tickets”及“Jacky and Tim took two tickets away”可知,Jacky和Tom拿走了两张票,所以应该有12张票,故选A。
16.(2021·天津中考真题)People ________ talk on a mobile phone while they are driving.
A.shouldn’t B.needn’t C.must D.can
【答案】A
【详解】句意:人们不应该在开车的时候打电话。
考查情态动词辨析。should’t不应该;needn’t不必;must必须;can能够。根据“talk on a mobile phone while they are driving”及常识,可知,开车时不应该打电话,故选A。
17.(2021·甘肃武威市·中考真题)We ________ try our best to fight against pollution.
A.should B.may C.mustn’t D.needn’t
【答案】A
【详解】句意:我们应该尽力与污染作斗争。
考查情态动词辨析。should应该;may也许;mustn’t禁止;needn’t不必。分析“We…try our best to fight against pollution.”可知,此处强调义务,“应该”符合语境,故选A。
18.(2021·云南中考真题)—You ________ take photos here! Look at the sign. It says “No photos”.
—Sorry, I won’t.
A.must B.need C.mustn’t D.needn’t
【答案】C
【详解】句意:——你不能在这里拍照!看这个标志。上面写着“禁止拍照”。——对不起,我不会了。
考查情态动词。must必须;need需要;mustn’t禁止,不允许;needn’t不必。根据“Look at the sign. It says ‘No photos’.”可知不允许拍照。故选C。
19.(2021·浙江温州市·中考真题)—Simon, I’m afraid we can’t complete the model spaceship this afternoon.
—Well, we ________ finish it today. It’s fine if we give it to Mr. Wang tomorrow.
A.can’t B.mustn’t C.needn’t D.shouldn’t
【答案】C
【详解】句意:——Simon,恐怕今天下午我们完成不了宇宙飞船模型了。——好的,我们今天不必把它做完。我们明天给王先生就可以了。
考查情态动词辨析。can’t不可能;mustn’t禁止;needn’t不必;shouldn’t不应该。根据“It’s fine if we give it to Mr. Wang tomorrow”可知,不必今天做完,故选C。
20.(2021·重庆中考真题)— Excuse me, can I borrow this book
—Sure, but you ________ return it by the end of this term.
A.can B.can’t C.must D.mustn’t
【答案】C
【详解】——对不起,我能借这本书吗 ——当然可以,但你必须在本学期结束前归还。
考查情态动词。can能,可以;can’t不能,不可以;must必须;mustn’t禁止。根据句中转折连词but可知,这里指必须学期结束前归还,故选C。
课后练习
1.【2020 甘肃武威市】You haven't eaten all day. You ________ be very hungry.
A. couldn't be B. can't C. might D. must
【答案】D
【解析】句意:你一整天都没吃东西。你一定很饿。考查情态动词表推测。couldn’t be不可能是;can’t不可能;might可能; must一定。根据“You haven't eaten all day.”,可知应该是“一定很饿”,故选D。
2.【2020 贵州黔南州】Polluted air and water __________ kill plants, animals, and even people.
A. can B. can't C. should D. shouldn't
【答案】A
【解析】句意:受污染的空气和水可能会杀死植物、动物甚至是人。考查情态动词。can表理论上的可能性;can't不可能;should应该;shouldn't不应该。根据语境及常识可知此处表示理论上的可能性,应该用can,故选A。
3.【2020 河北省】 you smell something burning Go and see what's happening.
A. Can B. May C. Must D. Need
【答案】A
【解析】句意:你能闻到烧焦的东西吗? 去看看发生了什么。考查情态动词。Can能;May可以,与第二人称连用通常表祝福;Must必须;Need需要。根据空后“you smell something burning你闻到烧焦的东西”可知,此处是说“能”can。“你能闻到烧焦的东西吗”符合句意。故选A。
4.【2020 江苏省淮安市】You _________ smoke here! Look at the sign. It says "No smoking".
A. needn't B. mustn't C. can D. may
【答案】B
【解析】句意:你不能在这里吸烟!看那个标志牌。上面写着“禁止吸烟”。考查情态动词辨析。needn’t不需要,没有必要;mustn’t禁止,不要;can能,会;may可以,可能。根据句意“Look at the sign. It says "No smoking".”可知,这里禁止吸烟,因此用mustn’t表示禁止做的事情,故选B。
5.【2020 南通市】—The article says that one’s personality depends on his animal sign.
—You _______ read it for fun, but don’t believe in that.
A. can B. must C. shouldn’t D. needn’t
【答案】A
【解析】句意:——文章说一个人的性格取决于他的生肖。——你可以为了好玩而读,但不要相信这一点。
考查情态动词。can可以;must必须;shouldn’t不应该;needn’t没有必要。根据句意可知此处是指“可以为了好玩而读”,故选A。
6.【2020 江苏泰州市】—In China, many students feel stressed because of too much homework.
—Don’t worry. Our government has realized this problem. I’m sure there ________ be good news for them soon.
A. can B. must C. should D. need
【答案】B
【解析】句意:——在中国,很多学生因为太多作业而感到压力很大。——不要担心。我们的政府已经意识到了这个问题。我相信很快就会有好消息给他们。考查情态动词辨析。can能,会;must一定;必须;should应该;need需要。根据句中“I’m sure…”表示我确信……可知,说话人对此非常有把握,must语气最强,符合语境。故选B。
7.【2020 无锡市】You ________ be able to control all the things that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them.
A. need not B. may not C. must not D. should not
【答案】B
【解析】句意:你可能无法控制发生在你身上的所有事情,但你可以决定不被它们拖累。考查情态动词辨析。need not不需要;may not可能不;must not禁止,不能;should not不应该。根据句中“but you can decide not to be reduced by them”可知,此处使用may not,表示推测,意为“你可能无法控制发生在你身上的所有事情,但你可以决定不被它们拖累”。故选B。
8.【2020 徐州市】Mother had a hard time getting Helen up in the morning. She called and called, but Helen ________wake up.
A. wouldn’t B. mustn’t C. needn’t D. shouldn’t
【答案】A
【解析】句意:妈妈早上很难把海伦叫醒,她不停地喊,但海伦不肯醒来。本题考查情态动词。wouldn't不愿意,mustn't禁止,needn't不必,shouldn't不应该。根据Mother had a hard time getting Helen up in the morning.可知,妈妈很费劲才把海伦叫醒,因此海伦不愿意醒来,故选A。
9.【2020 扬州市】From the top of the Autumn Hill people________ enjoy the fullest sight of Ge Garden.
A. have to B. need C. should D. can
【答案】D
【解析】句意:从秋山顶上,人们可以欣赏到个园的全貌。考查情态动词。have to 不得不;need 需要;should 应该;can 可以。根据语境,此处指在山顶,人们“可以”欣赏到全景。故选D。
10.【2020 镇江市】I am proud that our Chinese survey team___________ successfully remeasure Qomolangma(再测珠穆朗玛峰), the world's highest peak.
A. must B. can C. may D. should
【答案】B
【解析】句意:我很自豪我们的中国测量团队能够成功地重新测量世界最高峰珠穆朗玛峰。考查情态动词。must必须;can能够;may可以;should应该。根据句意指“能够成功地重新测量”,所以用情态动词can,表示能力,故选B。
11.【2020 铁岭葫芦岛】—Jane, I saw your mother yesterday.
—It ________ be her. She is working abroad.
A. mustn't B. can't C. shouldn't D. couldn't
【答案】B
【解析】句意:——简,我昨天看到你母亲了。——不可能是她。她正在国外工作。考查情态动词。mustn’t禁止;can’t不可能;shouldn’t 不应该;couldn’t不能,是can’t的过去式。根据“She is working abroad”可知此处是否定的推测,表示“不可能”,用can’t。故选B。
12.【2020青岛市 】—Allen, shall we go to the bookstore this afternoon
— I'm sorry, David, but I ________ meet my cousin at the train station.
A. have to B. can C. may D. could
【答案】A
【解析】句意:——艾伦,我们今天下午去书店么?——大卫,不好意思,但是我不得不去火车站接我的表弟。考查情态动词。have to不得不;can能;may可能;could是can的过去式,能。根据“meet my cousin at the train station”可知此处表达的是“不得不”,用have to。故选A。
13.【2020 昆明市】You are not allowed to play with fire in the forest. It ________kill plants, animals and even people.
A. might B. might not C. should D. should not
【答案】A
【解析】句意:不准在森林里玩火。它可能会杀死植物、动物甚至人类。本题考查情态动词。might可能,表示推测;might not可能不,表示推测;should应该,表示建议;should not不应该,表示建议。根据You are not allowed to play with fire in the forest. 可知,在森林里不可以玩火,因此推测可能会杀死植物、动物或人。故选A。
14.【2020 上海市】According to the traffic law,children under 12________ride bicycles on the road.
A.won't B.wouldn't C.needn't D.mustn't
【答案】D
【解析】句意:根据交通法,12岁以下的儿童不允许在路上骑自行车.考查情态动词的用法。won't不将会;wouldn't不将会;needn't不必;mustn't不允许。根据children under 12"12岁以下的儿童"可知,"不允许"在路上骑自行车。用mustn't。故选D。
15.【2020 四川攀枝花】—China is going to use AI to protect the Great Wall.
—Great! AI is so helpful that people _____________use it in their daily life now.
A.must B.can C.shall D.have to
【答案】B
【解析】句意:——中国计划用人工智能来保护长城。——真棒!人工智能如此有帮助,以至于人们如今在日常生活中也能够使用。考查情态动词。must必须;can能够;shall将;have to不得不。根据前文“AI is so helpful”,可知此处表示“能够在日常生活中使用”,故选B。
16.【2020 四川省遂宁市】Mr. Smith________ be in the office. Because he has gone to Chengdu on business.
A.mustn’t B.shouldn’t C.can’t D.needn’t
【答案】C
【解析】句意:史密斯先生不可能在办公室。因为他已经去成都出差了。考查情态动词辨析。mustn’t不允许;shouldn’t不应该;can’t不可能;needn’t不必。根据Because he has gone to Chengdu on business“因为他已经去成都出差了”,可知,此空表示“史密斯先生不可能在办公室”,表推测,所以空格处填can’t。故选C。
17.【2020 天津市】I ________ be late, so don’t wait for me to start the meeting.
A.mustn’t B.needn’t C.need D.may
【答案】D
【解析】句意:我可能要迟到了,因此开始开会吧,不要等我。考查情态动词。mustn’t禁止;needn’t没必要;need需要;may可能。根据“so don’t wait for me to start the meeting”可知此处表示不确定推测,用may表示“可能”。故选D。
18.【2020 湖北黄石市】—Mom, ________I watch TV tonight
—Sure, but you ________finish your homework first.
A.can, mustn't B.may; could C.may; can't D.can; must
【答案】D
【解析】句意:——妈妈,我今晚能看电视吗?——当然,但是你必须先完成作业。
考查情态动词辨析。can可以,may可以,两者都可以引导一般疑问句表示请求。mustn't表禁止;could能够;can't不能;must必须。根据语境可知,妈妈表示必须先完成作业才能看电视,故第二空格处应用情态动词must表必须。综上所述,D选项两空均正确。故选D。
19.【2020 湖北省天门、仙桃、潜江、江汉油田】Oh! Mum, where’s my notebook I ________ find it.
A.can’t B.needn’t C.shouldn’t D.mustn’t
【答案】A
【解析】句意:哦!妈妈,我的笔记本在哪?我找不到了。
考查情态动词。can't不能;needn't不需要;shouldn't不应该;mustn't表禁止。根据“where’s my notebook”可知,我找不到我的笔记本了,故此处应用情态动词can't表不能。故选A。
20.【2020 黄冈市】—Is this blue schoolbag Lucy's
—No. It be hers. Her schoolbag is pink.
A. must B. mustn't C. can't D. may
【答案】C
【解析】句意:——这个蓝色的书包是露西的?——不是。它不可能是她的。她的书包是粉红色的。
考查情态动词。must必须,一定;mustn’t禁止;can’t不可能;may可能。根据“Her schoolbag is pink.”可知此处是否定的推测,用can’t表达“不可能”。故选C。
21.【2020 武汉市】—I don’t care what people think.
—Well, you______________. Some opinions are worth weighing.
A. might B. should C. could D. would
【答案】B
【解析】句意:——我不在意别人怎么想的。——嗯,你应该在意。一些想法值得权衡。
考查情态动词。might可能;should应该;could能够;would将。根据“Some opinions are worth weighing”可知此处表示应该在意别人的看法,用情态动词should。故选B。
22.【2020 咸宁市】—Mum, it’s too hot. ___________I swim in the lake with my friends
—No, you ___________. That’s too dangerous!
A. Could; mustn’t B. Need; couldn’t C. Must; needn’t D. Should; can’t
【答案】A
【解析】句意:——妈妈,太热了,我能和我的朋友们在湖里游泳吗?——不,你不能去,那太危险了。
考查情态动词辨析。could可以;mustn’t禁止,不可以;need需要;couldn’t不能;must必须;needn’t不需要;should应该;can’t不能。根据问句中“I swim in the lake with my friends”可知,此处使用could,表示“请求允许”,即:我能和我的朋友们在湖里游泳吗?根据答句中“That’s too dangerous!”可知,在湖里游泳太危险了,所以此处使用mustn’t,表示“禁止”,即:你不能去。故选A。
23.【2020 鄂州市】—Whose textbook is it Is it Jenny's
—No, it ________ be Jenny's. Look, Helen's name is on the cover. I think it ________ be Helen's.
A. can't; must B. mustn't; must C. can't; may D. mustn't; may
【答案】A
【解析】句意:——这是谁教科书?是珍妮的么?——不是,他不可能是珍妮的。封面上是海伦的名字,我认为一定是海伦的。考查情态动词。can’t不可能;must必须,一定;mustn’t禁止;may可能。根据“No”可知第一空表示的是否定的推测,用can’t表示“不可能”。根据“Look, Helen's name is on the cover”封面上有海伦的名字,可知第二空是肯定的推测,用must be表示“一定是”。故选A。
24.【2020 内蒙古包头市】He ______ sleep, although he tried to. One cup of coffee in the late afternoon caused him to stay awake almost all night.
A.wouldn't B.shouldn't C.couldn't D.mustn't
【答案】C
【解析】句意:尽管他在尽力睡觉,但他无法入睡。 下午晚些时候一杯咖啡使他几乎整夜保持清醒。
考查情态动词。wouldn't 将不;shouldn't 不应该;couldn't 不能;mustn't 不准,禁止。根据although he tried to可知他在尽力睡觉,此处应是转折,即“他还是不能入睡(睡不着)”。又根据tried可知是一般过去时,即couldn't。故选C。
25. 【2020 贵州黔东南州】—Is that Li Ming over there
—It ________be him. He has gone to Zhenyuan for the Dragon Boat Festival.
A. must B. mustn't C. can D. can't
【答案】D
【解析】句意:——在那边的那个人是李明吗 ——不可能是他。他到镇远过端午节去了。
考查情态动词。must必须、一定;mustn't不必;can能、能够;can't不可能。根据He has gone to Zhenyuan for the Dragon Boat Festival.可知他到镇远过端午节去了,所以不可能是他,表示“不可能”用can’t;故答案选D。
26. 【2020 黔西南州】There is a knock at the door. It________my mom. It’s time for her to be back home.
A. may be B. may not be C. must be D. mustn’t be
【答案】C
【解析】句意:有人敲门,一定是妈妈. 该是她回家的时候了。考查情态动词。may be 可能是;may not be可能不是;must be一定是;mustn’t be一定不是。由题干的最后一句可知,说话人猜测敲门人的把握很大,因此只有must be 符合本题意思,故答案选C。
27. 【2020 江苏省苏州市】— Mum, why do I have to wash hands so many times a day
— For your health, you ______ be too careful.
A. can’t B. shouldn’t C. mustn’t D. needn’t
【答案】A
【解析】句意:——妈妈,为什么我一天必须洗手这么多次?——为了你的健康,你再小心也不为过。
考查情态动词辨析。can’t不能;shouldn’t不应该;mustn’t不允许;needn’t不必。根据For your health及所给选词,可知,为了你的健康,你再怎么小心也不为过,固定搭配:can’t too表示“再……也不为过”,所以空格处填can’t。故选A。