2023中考专题提升训练 完形填空专项（含答案）

2023中考专题提升训练------完形填空专项
（一）
Many young girls are waiting in long lines to shop at Brandy Melville, an Italian fashion brand. We can see different kinds of small skirts, tiny T shirts and skinny(紧身的) jeans in the shop. Everything seems to be designed only for __1__ girls. Teenagers are facing a lot of pressure to lose weight and fit into the latest fashions. Is it really necessary for them to pay much attention to their appearances(外貌)
A girl named Zhang Lin who comes from Shanghai wanted to be thinner very much. She didn't have __2__ at school with her classmates. She became thin quickly at first, but later she found __3__ difficult to be on diet on school days. She often felt hungry and sleepy in the afternoon. She couldn't focus on her study __4__ without eating enough food and her grades dropped. Learning a lesson from that experience, she still wants to be thinner, but she will never try the ways that may __5__ harm to health.
Pictures, videos, advertisements and shop windows keep feeding us messages about __6__ we should look through. That's why it's hard to love your body these days. But according to Psychology Today(《今日心理学》), __7__ your appearances can make you happier. You should follow body positive(健康形体) people online. They'll show you that there's not only one standard(标准) for beauty. What's more, you should practice thanking your body. Try to be grateful __8__ being ashamed(羞耻的) of it. The last, focus on your inner(内在的) self worth rather than the appearances. You can be an attractive(有吸引力的) person __9__ you are thin or not as long as you have inner beauty.
Loving your body doesn't __10__ that you can't achieve health goals. However, when you achieve them with love and support for yourself, you're more likely to get there.
1. A. tall B. fat C. thin D. short
2. A. breakfast B. lunch C. dinner D. classes
3. A. this B. that C. them D. it
4. A. heavily B. easily C. happily D. silently
5. A. do B. be C. become D. take
6. A. what B. why C. how D. when
7. A. enjoying B. changing C. receiving D. learning
8. A. except B. besides C. because of D. instead of
9. A. whether B. either C. if D. when
10. A. tell B. say C. mean D. explain
答案： 1. C　2. B　3. D　4. B　5. A　6. A　7. A　8. D 9. A　10. C
（二）
Two years ago, I, together with my wife, my son and my little daughter, took a trip to Guangzhou. When we __1__ our hotel, it was around 1 a.m. My little daughter looked out at the lights of Canton Tower and said she wanted to go outside. I told her it was too late to go __2__， but she kept looking out of the window and said, “Just for two minutes.”
My wife and I just looked at each other, smiled and said，“Two minutes！” __3__ got dressed and walked to Canton Tower. When we got there, my daughter pointed at the lights and shouted __4__， “Dad, look！”And then she fell asleep. So we had to go back to the __5__．
It took us half an hour to get ready for the 20 seconds we spent near the tower, but it made our daughter happy and that __6__ a lot to us. That night I learned a __7__ about happiness. We sometimes have chances to make happy moments in our lives, __8__ we often find an excuse to do something else.
Because of my daughter, I learned that I was the __9__ enemy to my own happiness. Happiness is a door that is always __10__， and we are the ones who have to decide if we are going to walk through the door.
1. A. left for B. looked at C. looked for D. arrived at
2. A. off B. out C. ahead D. back
3. A. I B. We C. You D. They
4. A. luckily B. sadly C. happily D. coldly
5. A. hotel B. restaurant C. tower D. shop
6. A. meant B. carried C. finished D. learned
7. A. topic B. subject C. story D. lesson
8. A. and B. or C. but D. so
9. A. smallest B. biggest C. best D. worst
10. A. open B. close C. wide D. narrow
答案：1. D　2. B　3. B　4. C　5. A　6. A　7. D 8. C　9. B　10. A　
（三）
“Late again, Mavis! How many times I have told you to come back in time to help me cook dinner？” asked Mrs. Muntari. “But, mummy, I can't just walk out in the middle of __1__！” said Mavis.
“You shouldn't be playing the game in the first place. You are the __2__ girl in our family! I have eleven mouths to __3__ and I need your help! Now go and fry(炸) some chicken.”
At the table while eating the chicken, Adibe and Senze were __4__ talking about how Mavis scored in the first half with a power shot from the halfway line. It was a great goal as their __5__ was losing by 0∶1 at that time.
Dad came home then and __6__ the boys a local newspaper, in which there was news about football scouts (球探). These scouts had asked to visit schools to __7__ players of the future.
Mavis decided to take this chance. She stole out of home. __8__ she arrived at the playground, one player happened to get injured. “I can take __9__ place！” Mavis shouted. Though it was unbelievable to let a girl play, the coach agreed. __10__ the second half, she made an amazing shot!
When the game was over, the scouts all stood up, cheering.
1. A. game B. class C. meeting D. test
2. A. nicest B. wisest C. eldest D. youngest
3. A. speak B. feed C. open D. wash
4. A. secretly B. luckily C. quietly D. excitedly
5. A. game B. class C. team D. club
6. A. took B. brought C. made D. ordered
7. A. look for B. wait for C. pay for D. long for
8. A. Before B. When C. After D. If
9. A. my B. their C. her D. his
10. A. At B. For C. In D. With
答案：1. A　2. C　3. B　4. D　5. C　6. B　7. A 8. B　9. D　10. C
（四）
Who says kids can't make a difference In Missouri, a group of students is __1__ lives around the world! How are they doing this They're buying farm animals!
Millions of people live with little food and money, so the gift of an animal can __2__ save lives. More than 10 years ago, the second graders at Forsyth School learned about __3__ Heifer International helped people. They decided they wanted to help, too.
Heifer is an organization that has been “turning hunger and poverty(贫穷)into hope” for almost 70 years. It does this by giving farm animals to __4__ people and teaching them how to use the animals to improve their lives. A Heifer is a young cow, and these animals have become a symbol of Heifer's work. That's __5__ families with a cow can produce milk that they can drink and trade for other things they need.
Animals save lives __6__ other ways, too. Strong animals, such as water buffaloes(水牛), can plow(犁；耕) land. Families with a water buffalo can grow more food to eat and to sell. Heifer also __7__ such animals as goats, sheep, camels, and even bees to needy families.
Each second grade class at the school decides which animals to buy and how much to give to special projects. Besides, the students raise __8__ by recycling cans and making jewelry. A water buffalo costs $250. That's a lot of recycled cans!
Kids can do many things to help others. __9__ class might want to raise money for Heifer, too. You might also want to give your money or your __10__ to a group in your community that helps people. Why not talk with your classmates about how your school can help others
1. A. enjoying B. finding C. changing D. tasting
2. A. actually B. suddenly C. usually D. unluckily
3. A. when B. how C. what D. that
4. A. rich B. young C. old D. poor
5. A. because B. and C. or D. but
6. A. at B. in C. on D. with
7. A. sells B. helps C. gives D. uses
8. A. money B. energy C. health D. wealth
9. A. His B. Her C. Their D. Your
10. A. ability B. space C. time D. happiness
答案： 1. C　2. A　3. B　4. D　5. A　6. B　7. C 8. A　9. D　10. C
（五）
克服抽中1号的恐惧
One day, Trey read a poster(海报)by his classroom door at school. It said that the school was putting on a musical, The Shoemaker and the Elves. All students were invited to __1__ for a part.
Trey liked the __2__ of how a poor man's kindness is rewarded(奖励). Trey also had a great voice, but he was quite __3__. He decided to gave it a try for that interesting story __4__ he did not know if he could sing in front of other people.
At the audition(试镜), Trey had the number 1. He would __5__ first. Trey was afraid. He searched the room for __6__ who might trade numbers with him.
But it was too late. The music teacher called out，“Number 1, please！”
Trey knew his song by heart, but still he held the sheet music(乐谱) because he was a little nervous. Trey took a deep breath and started singing.
He put his heart into the song. It seemed that Trey __7__ became the simple shoemaker, too poor to pay the money he borrowed. Trey caught the role's sadness at the risk of __8__ his business.
When Trey finished the song, the room were filled __9__ cheers. Trey was praised by students and teachers.
He had done it, though he didn't believe he can do it at the very beginning. But it's not that __10__ as he thought. Trey smiled as he thought to himself, “There's nothing special and amazing about that shoemaker's life but it felt pretty good to be him.”
1. A. try out B. work out C. set out D. find out
2. A. question B. rule C. story D. hope
3. A. active B. shy C. sad D. lonely
4. A. while B. since C. until D. though
5. A. write B. draw C. speak D. sing
6. A. everybody B. anybody C. somebody D. nobody
7. A. normally B. exactly C. angrily D. simply
8. A. forgetting B. hiding C. saving D. losing
9. A. with B. at C. in D. on
10. A. simple B. proper C. difficult D. serious
答案：1. A　2. C　3. B　4. D　5. D　6. C　7. B 8. D　9. A　10. C
（六）
My elder brother has played an important role in my growth. Dad died __1__ I was 5. My brother, who is 8 __2__ older than me, began to look after Mum and me.
Mum was forced to get a full time job. My brother looked after me. He got up __3__， and made breakfast for me. While I was eating, he would take out my clothes and __4__ my bed.When we waited for the school bus, he would play the games my father used to play with me. He did his best to make me __5__. When we arrived home from school, he would help me with my homework and help Mum cook.
It was a Saturday in June a few years later. Mum and __6__ were at a shop. They sold Father's Day cards. I said, “Why don't they have Brother's Day cards as well？” Mum smiled and said，“Your brother has certainly been a __7__ to you. Go ahead and pick out a Father's Day card as a thank you.” So I did.
On Father's Day, Mum and I let my brother sit down and we gave him the __8__．“You're the man who has done the most for me, and who has influenced me most.” As he __9__ the words, I saw how moved he was with tears forming in his eyes. Then I heard Mum's voice，“Son, your father is proud __10__ you. You've done your best to fill his shoes. We love you, and thank you.”
1. A. until B. unless C. when D. if
2. A. minutes B. hours C. days D. years
3. A. early B. late C. slowly D. quickly
4. A. finish B. wash C. carry D. make
5. A. sad B. crazy C. happy D. shy
6. A. he B. I C. she D. they
7. A. mother B. father C. brother D. sister
8. A. flower B. letter C. book D. card
9. A. heard B. knew C. read D. thought
10. A. for B. of C. with D. in
答案：1. C　2. D　3. A　4. D　5. C　6. B　7. B 8. D　9. C　10. B
（七）
I had my summer all planned out. I was going to __1__ the city. I would play baseball with my friends, go swimming at the public pool, and visit the zoo. It was a perfect __2__， right Wrong! My parents had a different idea. They said I would be going to my grandparents' farm for a whole month. I was so upset. What could possibly be fun to do in the __3__？
When we arrived __4__ the farm, it was so hot that I thought I'd melt(融化)! Grandpa took me to a creek(小溪) and showed me a wide place that formed a pool. He called it the “old swimming hole”. It felt great to __5__ into the cool and clear water. I began to think staying in the country wasn't so __6__， after all.
The next day, Grandma gave me a basket and sent me out to __7__ blackberries. I'd never picked wild berries before. The berries were so good that a lot of them disappeared before they reached __8__ basket.
I didn't get to visit a zoo, __9__ I got an up close look at pigs, goats, cows, and chickens. I fed the goats, milked the cows, and collected __10__ eggs. I even saw a red fox running through the vegetable garden!
My summer wasn't what I had expected. I was prepared to hate farm life, but I loved it!
1. A. invite B. enjoy C. refuse D. change
2. A. plan B. news C. rule D. problem
3. A. zoo B. garden C. country D. city
4. A. at B. in C. on D. for
5. A. run B. jump C. drive D. walk
6. A. important B. perfect C. good D. bad
7. A. eat B. pick C. fill D. taste
8. A. their B. your C. my D. her
9. A. though B. if C. or D. but
10. A. fresh B. old C. ugly D. delicious
答案：1. B　2. A　3. C　4. A　5. B　6. D　7. B 8. C　9. D　10. A
（八）
Every day, much food is thrown as rubbish. This is __1__ in a school canteen(餐厅). Perhaps you, too, are familiar __2__ it. So what is the big deal
The food waste problem has __3__ much attention nowadays. All of us must know about the importance of saving food. Some online __4__， like “eating shows” show that hosts eat too much. But after the eating show, many of the hosts throw up(呕吐) the food they have eaten in order to stay thin.
Although it is important to respect their freedom, wasting food is shameful. “Eating show” hosts not only waste food, but also make the __5__ of wasting things acceptable. Young people may be __6__ influenced by them. They may throw away some of the food they order at school. They should feel sorry about such behavior, but their favorite “eating show” hosts now make __7__ believe that's all right. Millions of people across China and the world don't have enough food to __8__. The food waste means a lot to them.
Is there anything we can do Well, we can call on more students to learn about the hard working people who grow, harvest __9__ cook their food. Next time, when you __10__ food in a restaurant, please think about whether you really need so much on your plates.
1. A. common B. strange C. worth D. important
2. A. from B. for C. about D. with
3. A. bought B. brought C. caught D. caused
4. A. meetings B. programs C. lessons D. shops
5. A. idea B. advice C. chance D. news
6. A. easily B. freely C. simply D. differently
7. A. him B. their C. they D. them
8. A. live B. eat C. drink D. wear
9. A. but B. so C. or D. and
10. A. sell B. pick C. order D. find
答案：1. A　2. D　3. C　4. B　5. A　6. A　7. D 8. B　9. D　10. C　
（九）
A young boy needs a pair of shoes. His mother goes to the barn(谷仓). She gets one large cow first. Then she gets two hens. Next, she puts some __1__ into a bag.
The trip to __2__ shoes is not easy. The cow walks very slow. It __3__ stopping to eat grass. The boy has to pull the cow's rope(绳子) to make it move. However, it gets darker and darker and starts to rain. The salt __4__ starts to melt(融化) because of the heavy rain.
“I hope the shoemaker will trade these things for shoes，” Mom says.
“I wish there was a better way to get what we need，” the boy says.
Long ago, people traded for getting things what they needed. Many people traded cows. Some traded chickens. Others traded salt. And other things were also used in trading.
Trading was useful. But it did have __5__ and it was not always easy. Some people would just __6__ because of these problems. Cows are big. They are heavy, too. That makes them hard to carry. Also, trading things could be messy. Usually, many people didn't want a melted bag of salt. And other __7__ things could also be hard to count.
Besides, people did not always agree on the value of things. For example, a farmer might think two hens were worth the cost of a knife. __8__ for the knife owner, he might think that three hens are worth the cost of his knife. People needed __9__ easy to carry and use. It had to be fair. It had to have the same value __10__ all people. That value had to be clear, so money was invented later.
1. A. coins B. salt C. money D. shells
2. A. sell B. borrow C. buy D. bring
3. A. keeps B. avoids C. practices D. finishes
4. A. quickly B. easily C. fully D. freely
5. A. notices B. problems C. plans D. differences
6. A. show up B. give up C. look up D. wake up
7. A. big B. heavy C. small D. lovely
8. A. So B. Until C. And D. But
9. A. nothing B. something C. anything D. everything
10. A. for B. to C. as D. with
答案：1. B　2. C　3. A　4. A　5. B　6. B　7. C 8. D　9. B　10. A
（十）
When I was young, I was so interested in Chinese movies that I wanted to know more about Chinese culture like kung fu and xiqu. I __1__ dreamed to go to China one day.
Luckily, when I was learning theater at university, I was provided __2__ a chance to study abroad. There was a program to study Asian theater arts either in China or in India. I __3__ to go to China and learn Beijing Opera in a Chinese theater school. The school offered __4__ a place to practice. It was good __5__ I could practice whenever I wanted. Also I had __6__ lessons—the teacher would give me one to one class for three hours. That was the best part of my study in China. I do appreciate(感激) this chance to __7__ the beautiful art!
I got a lot from my study in China. It has greatly influenced me and helped me develop into a more skillful __8__. This Chinese art gives me plenty of __9__， so I can use them when perform(表演) other shows in Europe. I have __10__ an art center to teach Beijing Opera. Now there are more fans of Beijing Opera in my country.
1. A. often B. still C. seldom D. never
2. A. for B. with C. to D. over
3. A. failed B. decided C. regretted D. continued
4. A. him B. her C. me D. them
5. A. until B. though C. unless D. because
6. A. easy B. private C. boring D. social
7. A. learn B. expect C. test D. celebrate
8. A. writer B. doctor C. actor D. pilot
9. A. orders B. clothes C. tools D. poems
10. A. kept off B. broken into C. pointed out D. set up
答案：1. A　2. B　3. B　4. C　5. D　6. B　7. A 8. C　9. C　10. D