2014届高考英语二轮“硬”手笔【集训篇】-名词（含详解）
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名 词
Ⅰ.单项填空
1．Teachers have to constantly update their knowledge in order to maintain their professional ________.
A．consequence B．independence
C．competence D．intelligence
解析 句意：为了保持专业能力，老师得不断地更新自己的知识。competence“能力”，符合语意。consequence“结果”，independence“独立”，intelligence“智力”，均不符合语意。
答案 C
2．“Tommy，run！Be quick！The house is on fire！”the mother shouted，with ________ clearly in her voice.
A．anger B．rudeness
C．regret D．panic
解析 句意：“汤米，快跑！快点儿！房子失火了！”妈妈叫喊着，声音里明显带着恐慌。anger生气；rudeness粗鲁；regret懊悔，遗憾；panic恐慌。D项符合语意。
答案 D
3．Last year the number of students who graduated with a driving licence reached 200,000，a(n) ____________ of 40,000 per year.
A．average B．number
C．amount D．quantity
解析 句意：去年考过驾照的学生人数达到了20万，平均每年4万。an average of平均是……。
答案 A
4．This restaurant has become popular for its wide ________ of foods that suit all tastes and pockets.
A．division B．area
C．range D．circle
解析 foods后面的定语从句that suit all tastes and pockets说明该饭店的食物多种多样，所以应该用range表示“范围”。division“划分”，area“区域”，circle“圆圈，环”，均不符合语意。
答案 C
5．James took the magazines off the little table to make ________ for the television.
A．room B．area
C．field D．position
解析 make room for是固定词组，表示“给……让出空/地方”。
答案 A
6．Hiking by oneself can be fun and good for health.It may also be good for ________ building.
A．respect B．friendship
C．reputation D．character
解析 独自远足有利于塑造性格，用character building表示“品格培养”。注意第一句中的“Hiking by oneself”，其他选项不符合语意。
答案 D
7．The system has been designed to give students quick and easy ________ to the digital resources of the library.
A．access B．passage
C．way D．approach
解析 句意：设计这个系统是为了让学生能便捷、容易地使用图书馆的数字资源。give...access to...是固定词组，表示“使……能得到，能进入”，所以选A。
答案 A
8．I sent a big bunch of flowers to the nurse as an ________ of thanks for her taking good care of my grandpa in the nursing home.
A．attitude B．impression
C．appreciation D．expression
解析 考查名词辨析。句意：我给护士送去一大束鲜花以表谢意，感谢她在我爷爷住疗养院期间给予的悉心照顾。an expression of thanks是express one's thanks的变形。C项若能与题干构成an appreciation of her taking good care of...结构，也可当选。
答案 D
9．—These days，he has stayed up late into night in order to get good marks in the following monthly test.
—It's no ________ that he seems tired and asleep in class every day.
A．wonder B．problem
C．doubt D．question
解析 考查名词辨析。句意：——这些日子他为了在接下来的月考中得到好分数熬到很晚。——难怪他每天看起来都很累，上课时好像都能睡着。It's no wonder that...“难怪……”，符合语意。
答案 A
10．—Is that Dec.21,2012 is the end of the world true?
—Definitely not，but ________ must be paid to global climate change.
A．contact B．care
C．attention D．influence
解析 考查名词辨析。对方询问2012年12月21日是世界末日是否是真的，答话人认为绝对不正确，但是一定要注意全球气候变化。此处是pay attention to的被动形式。
答案 C
Ⅱ.完形填空
Check Engine Light
As I turned from the parking lot，heading for home，I noticed a yellow light on my dashboard(仪表板)had come on.The symbol indicated that I was to __11__ the engine.I noted the water temperature and the oil light __12__ to see if there were problems that would __13__ an overheated engine.Noting these two gauges(仪表)were okay，I __14__ I could ignore the little yellow light that caused such great __15__ for at least the moment.
After I retrieved my owner manual(用户手册)，I __16__ the check engine light comes on to indicate that there is a problem and that __17__ is required.Malfunctions will often be indicated by the __18__ before any problem is apparent，which may __19__ more serious damage to the vehicle.This system is __20__ to assist you and your technician in __21__ diagnosing any malfunction.
Reading the manual made me think of how we need __22__in our lives to be our “check engine light”．We need to know when a(n) __23__ occurs and when service is required in our lives.We need to correct our problems before serious damage surfaces.We need a light to __24__ in our minds to help us avoid conflict，pain，or disaster.We need a(n) __25__ to come on to tell us not to yield to temptation.We need to be __26__ that we shouldn't ignore good and work to make life better for all of us.
God makes a magnificent “check engine light”．He gives you an awareness to keep your pathway __27__.He shows you the beauty of the earth to __28__ you to him.He gives people who care about you，to help __29__ your living.He has provided his word to point the __30__.Lean on God to lead your pathway from the problems that could damage your living.He can repair malfunctions before they destroy your being.
【语篇解读】 汽车上有个“引擎预警灯”，在出现故障时给予提示。我们生活中也应该有“预警灯”以给我们的生活指明方向。
11．A.replace B．heat C．repair D．check
解析 当我从停车场回家时，我注意到仪表板上一个黄灯在亮，这表示应该检查引擎。check“检查，查看”，符合语境。
答案 D
12．A.quickly B．gradually
C．luckily D．approximately
解析 我快速地检查水温和油量。gradually“逐渐地”，luckily“幸运地”，approximately“大约”，均不符合语境。
答案 A
13．A.cool B．cause C．protect D．hide
解析 我检查看是什么引起引擎过热。cause“引起，导致”。cool“冷却”，protect“保护”，hide“隐藏”，均不符合语境。
答案 B
14．A.wondered B．reasoned
C．imagined D．appreciated
解析 注意到这两个仪表显示正常，我想我可以忽略引起焦虑的黄色小灯一会儿。reason“推断，思考”。wonder“想知道，感到诧异”，imagine“设想”，appreciate“欣赏，感激”，均不符合语境。
答案 B
15．A.strength B．difference C．anxiety D．risk
解析 参见上题解析。anxiety“焦虑”。
答案 C
16．A.found B．sensed C．required D．believed
解析 翻阅手册后，我发现引擎灯亮表明有问题，需要检修。第三段第二句有提示。find“发现，查明”。sense“感觉到”，require“需要”，believe“相信”，均不符合语境。
答案 A
17．A.balance B．patience
C．service D．performance
解析 参见上题解析。service“检修，维修，保养”。balance“平衡”，patience“耐心”，performance“性能，表演”，均不符合语境。
答案 C
18．A.sight B．situation C．system D．event
解析 根据本段最后一句中的“This system”可知答案。
答案 C
19．A.generate B．prevent
C．accumulate D．increase
解析 在问题很明显前，系统就会给出故障提醒，以防给车辆造成更严重的损坏。prevent“防止，阻止”。generate“产生，引起”，accumulate“积累，积聚”，increase“增多，增加”，均不符合语境。
答案 B
20．A.charged B．arranged C．achieved D．designed
解析 设计这个系统的目的是帮助你和你的技术员正确诊断故障。design“制造，设计”。charge“给……充电，收费”，arrange“安排”，achieve“达到目的，完成”，均不符合语境。
答案 D
21．A.truly B．simply C．correctly D．slowly
解析 参见上题解析。correctly“正确地”，符合语境。
答案 C
22．A.anyone B．someone C．everyone D．no one
解析 阅读手册使我想起，我们需要有人在我们的生活中做我们的“预警灯”。
答案 B
23．A.problem B．question C．argument D．accident
解析 我们需要知道问题何时发生，我们的生活何时需要检修。
答案 A
24．A.run away B．work out
C．come on D．turn up
解析 我们需要“预警灯”来帮助我们避免冲突、痛苦或灾难。第一段第一句中的“come on”是提示。
答案 C
25．A.cube B．alarm C．flash D．light
解析 我们需要“预警灯”来告诉我们不要屈服于诱惑。24空前的“We need a light”是提示。
答案 D
26．A.reminded B．applied C．recognized D．assured
解析 我们需要被提醒不应该忽视好的现象，并且努力让我们生活得更好。remind“提醒，使想起”。apply“运用”，recognize“认出”，assure“使确信”，均不符合语境。
答案 A
27．A.similar B．straight C．tough D．changeable
解析 上帝给了你“预警灯”，让你的人生道路保持顺直。straight“笔直的”。similar“相似的”，tough“艰难的”，changeable“易变的”，均不符合语境。
答案 B
28．A.adapt B．apply C．rush D．lead
解析 lead“领路，引领”。adapt“使适应”，apply“申请，应用”， rush“迅速移动，速运”，均不符合语境。
答案 D
29．A.guide B．finish C．make D．affect
解析 他让关心你的人指导你的生活。guide“指引，指导”，符合语境。
答案 A
30．A.use B．time C．way D．sign
解析 他的话为生活指明方向。way“道路，方向”，符合语境。
答案 C
Ⅲ.任务型读写
阅读下面短文，根据所读内容在文章后表格中的空白处填入恰当的词。每个空格只填一个词。
The history of English Coins
English coins have developed and changed over time. In the early 1600s' coins were made using the hammer struck method. Hammered coins or cast coins where the primary way coins were made and thus limited the number of coins that may be placed into circulation (流通). Hammered coins were made as far back as the first millennium BC with continued in use until the 1500s to the 1700s. English coins underwent a change in about 1663.
Hammered English coins were made using a blank quantity of metal that was the required weight and placing it between two dies. A die is a mold (模子) that allows the metal to get cut to a certain size and shape.The metal die contained an image that when hammered without delay would mold the image on each side of the coin. The unit was customarily place on a log or other firm surface which was known as a pile. One person held the die while a second person struck it.
There were several issues with this kind of coin making. For one thing, it was extremely slow and work in depth. Comparatively few coins might be made and placed into circulation. A second problem was that hammered coins had many irregularities. When several coins were placed together in a container and shaken about they were damaged as well. That is why older English coins might have chips(缺口) and rough edges.
During the 17th century hammered coins were replaced with milled (轧有花边的) coins. While France was the first country to start producing coins that were made entirely by machine, Britain wasn't far behind. Britain, in fact, began to manufacture coins on a trial basis in the mid-1500s, but it wasn't until the end of 1662 that English coins were made completely by machine.
The screw press (螺旋压力机) was the first machine to produce coins as an alternative to hammered coins. Leonardo da Vinci was the person who invented the screw press in the 15th century. It was powered by a water mill. Early on efforts were made to protect the coins by edging. You'll see that English-made coins have milled edges.
Milled English coins were much more standard in size and shape as well. The speed at which milled coins could be created allowed the coin circulation to grow and a greater number of coin types to be developed.
English coins were used in this country during the royally period. Hammered coins were produced and used up through the end of the 18th century and were given out across the colonies. English coins went through quite a lot of changes as can be seen in old coins that have been started in the US over time.
__31__of English coins
Time & Major Events
Hammered
coins
◆The hammer struck method used to make coins has a history dating back to the first millennium BC.
◆At least two people are needed to carry out the work, with one __32__the die and the other striking it.
◆__33__：
◆The number of coins made and placed into circulation this way was __34__.
◆Older English coins were quite __35__，with many having chips and rough edges.
◆Such coins were placed into circulation across the colonies and __36__ in use through the end of the 18th century.
Milled coins
During
the 15th
century
◆Leonardo da Vinci __37__the screw press, the 1st machine to produce coins.
In the
mid-1500s
Britain __38__manufacturing coins.
In the
17th
century
◆France became the first country to start producing coins made entirely by machine，__39__ by Britain, whose machine-made coins were featured by milled edges, but were more regular in size and shape.
◆The coin circulation began to grow.
◆Milled coins appeared as a(n) __40__ to hammered coins.
【语篇解读】 本文介绍了英国硬币的历史及铸造历程。
31．解析 第一段讲到了硬币的不同类型。以下几段都是分别介绍这些种类。
答案 Types
32．解析 由One person held the die while a second person struck it.可知答案。
答案 holding
33．解析 由第三段首句可知答案。
答案 Disadvantages/Problems/Issues
34．解析 由Comparatively few coins might be made and placed into circulation.可知答案。
答案 limited
35．解析 由A second problem was that hammered coins had many irregularities.可知答案。
答案 irregular
36．解析 由末段的Hammered coins were produced and used up through the end of the 18th century可知答案。
答案 remained
37．解析 由倒数第三段的Leonardo da Vinci was the person who invented the screw press in the 15th century.可知答案。
答案 invented
38．解析 由第四段的Britain, in fact, began to manufacture coins on a trial basis in the mid-1500s可知答案。
答案 tried
39．解析 由While France was the first country to start producing coins that were made entirely by machine, Britain wasn't far behind.可知答案。
答案 followed
40．解析 由第四段首句可知答案。
答案 alternative
Ⅰ.单项填空
1．Teachers have to constantly update their knowledge in order to maintain their professional ________.
A．consequence B．independence
C．competence D．intelligence
解析 句意：为了保持专业能力，老师得不断地更新自己的知识。competence“能力”，符合语意。consequence“结果”，independence“独立”，intelligence“智力”，均不符合语意。
答案 C
2．“Tommy，run！Be quick！The house is on fire！”the mother shouted，with ________ clearly in her voice.
A．anger B．rudeness
C．regret D．panic
解析 句意：“汤米，快跑！快点儿！房子失火了！”妈妈叫喊着，声音里明显带着恐慌。anger生气；rudeness粗鲁；regret懊悔，遗憾；panic恐慌。D项符合语意。
答案 D
3．Last year the number of students who graduated with a driving licence reached 200,000，a(n) ____________ of 40,000 per year.
A．average B．number
C．amount D．quantity
解析 句意：去年考过驾照的学生人数达到了20万，平均每年4万。an average of平均是……。
答案 A
4．This restaurant has become popular for its wide ________ of foods that suit all tastes and pockets.
A．division B．area
C．range D．circle
解析 foods后面的定语从句that suit all tastes and pockets说明该饭店的食物多种多样，所以应该用range表示“范围”。division“划分”，area“区域”，circle“圆圈，环”，均不符合语意。
答案 C
5．James took the magazines off the little table to make ________ for the television.
A．room B．area
C．field D．position
解析 make room for是固定词组，表示“给……让出空/地方”。
答案 A
6．Hiking by oneself can be fun and good for health.It may also be good for ________ building.
A．respect B．friendship
C．reputation D．character
解析 独自远足有利于塑造性格，用character building表示“品格培养”。注意第一句中的“Hiking by oneself”，其他选项不符合语意。
答案 D
7．The system has been designed to give students quick and easy ________ to the digital resources of the library.
A．access B．passage
C．way D．approach
解析 句意：设计这个系统是为了让学生能便捷、容易地使用图书馆的数字资源。give...access to...是固定词组，表示“使……能得到，能进入”，所以选A。
答案 A
8．I sent a big bunch of flowers to the nurse as an ________ of thanks for her taking good care of my grandpa in the nursing home.
A．attitude B．impression
C．appreciation D．expression
解析 考查名词辨析。句意：我给护士送去一大束鲜花以表谢意，感谢她在我爷爷住疗养院期间给予的悉心照顾。an expression of thanks是express one's thanks的变形。C项若能与题干构成an appreciation of her taking good care of...结构，也可当选。
答案 D
9．—These days，he has stayed up late into night in order to get good marks in the following monthly test.
—It's no ________ that he seems tired and asleep in class every day.
A．wonder B．problem
C．doubt D．question
解析 考查名词辨析。句意：——这些日子他为了在接下来的月考中得到好分数熬到很晚。——难怪他每天看起来都很累，上课时好像都能睡着。It's no wonder that...“难怪……”，符合语意。
答案 A
10．—Is that Dec.21,2012 is the end of the world true?
—Definitely not，but ________ must be paid to global climate change.
A．contact B．care
C．attention D．influence
解析 考查名词辨析。对方询问2012年12月21日是世界末日是否是真的，答话人认为绝对不正确，但是一定要注意全球气候变化。此处是pay attention to的被动形式。
答案 C
Ⅱ.完形填空
Check Engine Light
As I turned from the parking lot，heading for home，I noticed a yellow light on my dashboard(仪表板)had come on.The symbol indicated that I was to __11__ the engine.I noted the water temperature and the oil light __12__ to see if there were problems that would __13__ an overheated engine.Noting these two gauges(仪表)were okay，I __14__ I could ignore the little yellow light that caused such great __15__ for at least the moment.
After I retrieved my owner manual(用户手册)，I __16__ the check engine light comes on to indicate that there is a problem and that __17__ is required.Malfunctions will often be indicated by the __18__ before any problem is apparent，which may __19__ more serious damage to the vehicle.This system is __20__ to assist you and your technician in __21__ diagnosing any malfunction.
Reading the manual made me think of how we need __22__in our lives to be our “check engine light”．We need to know when a(n) __23__ occurs and when service is required in our lives.We need to correct our problems before serious damage surfaces.We need a light to __24__ in our minds to help us avoid conflict，pain，or disaster.We need a(n) __25__ to come on to tell us not to yield to temptation.We need to be __26__ that we shouldn't ignore good and work to make life better for all of us.
God makes a magnificent “check engine light”．He gives you an awareness to keep your pathway __27__.He shows you the beauty of the earth to __28__ you to him.He gives people who care about you，to help __29__ your living.He has provided his word to point the __30__.Lean on God to lead your pathway from the problems that could damage your living.He can repair malfunctions before they destroy your being.
【语篇解读】 汽车上有个“引擎预警灯”，在出现故障时给予提示。我们生活中也应该有“预警灯”以给我们的生活指明方向。
11．A.replace B．heat C．repair D．check
解析 当我从停车场回家时，我注意到仪表板上一个黄灯在亮，这表示应该检查引擎。check“检查，查看”，符合语境。
答案 D
12．A.quickly B．gradually
C．luckily D．approximately
解析 我快速地检查水温和油量。gradually“逐渐地”，luckily“幸运地”，approximately“大约”，均不符合语境。
答案 A
13．A.cool B．cause C．protect D．hide
解析 我检查看是什么引起引擎过热。cause“引起，导致”。cool“冷却”，protect“保护”，hide“隐藏”，均不符合语境。
答案 B
14．A.wondered B．reasoned
C．imagined D．appreciated
解析 注意到这两个仪表显示正常，我想我可以忽略引起焦虑的黄色小灯一会儿。reason“推断，思考”。wonder“想知道，感到诧异”，imagine“设想”，appreciate“欣赏，感激”，均不符合语境。
答案 B
15．A.strength B．difference C．anxiety D．risk
解析 参见上题解析。anxiety“焦虑”。
答案 C
16．A.found B．sensed C．required D．believed
解析 翻阅手册后，我发现引擎灯亮表明有问题，需要检修。第三段第二句有提示。find“发现，查明”。sense“感觉到”，require“需要”，believe“相信”，均不符合语境。
答案 A
17．A.balance B．patience
C．service D．performance
解析 参见上题解析。service“检修，维修，保养”。balance“平衡”，patience“耐心”，performance“性能，表演”，均不符合语境。
答案 C
18．A.sight B．situation C．system D．event
解析 根据本段最后一句中的“This system”可知答案。
答案 C
19．A.generate B．prevent
C．accumulate D．increase
解析 在问题很明显前，系统就会给出故障提醒，以防给车辆造成更严重的损坏。prevent“防止，阻止”。generate“产生，引起”，accumulate“积累，积聚”，increase“增多，增加”，均不符合语境。
答案 B
20．A.charged B．arranged C．achieved D．designed
解析 设计这个系统的目的是帮助你和你的技术员正确诊断故障。design“制造，设计”。charge“给……充电，收费”，arrange“安排”，achieve“达到目的，完成”，均不符合语境。
答案 D
21．A.truly B．simply C．correctly D．slowly
解析 参见上题解析。correctly“正确地”，符合语境。
答案 C
22．A.anyone B．someone C．everyone D．no one
解析 阅读手册使我想起，我们需要有人在我们的生活中做我们的“预警灯”。
答案 B
23．A.problem B．question C．argument D．accident
解析 我们需要知道问题何时发生，我们的生活何时需要检修。
答案 A
24．A.run away B．work out
C．come on D．turn up
解析 我们需要“预警灯”来帮助我们避免冲突、痛苦或灾难。第一段第一句中的“come on”是提示。
答案 C
25．A.cube B．alarm C．flash D．light
解析 我们需要“预警灯”来告诉我们不要屈服于诱惑。24空前的“We need a light”是提示。
答案 D
26．A.reminded B．applied C．recognized D．assured
解析 我们需要被提醒不应该忽视好的现象，并且努力让我们生活得更好。remind“提醒，使想起”。apply“运用”，recognize“认出”，assure“使确信”，均不符合语境。
答案 A
27．A.similar B．straight C．tough D．changeable
解析 上帝给了你“预警灯”，让你的人生道路保持顺直。straight“笔直的”。similar“相似的”，tough“艰难的”，changeable“易变的”，均不符合语境。
答案 B
28．A.adapt B．apply C．rush D．lead
解析 lead“领路，引领”。adapt“使适应”，apply“申请，应用”， rush“迅速移动，速运”，均不符合语境。
答案 D
29．A.guide B．finish C．make D．affect
解析 他让关心你的人指导你的生活。guide“指引，指导”，符合语境。
答案 A
30．A.use B．time C．way D．sign
解析 他的话为生活指明方向。way“道路，方向”，符合语境。
答案 C
Ⅲ.任务型读写
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The history of English Coins
English coins have developed and changed over time. In the early 1600s' coins were made using the hammer struck method. Hammered coins or cast coins where the primary way coins were made and thus limited the number of coins that may be placed into circulation (流通). Hammered coins were made as far back as the first millennium BC with continued in use until the 1500s to the 1700s. English coins underwent a change in about 1663.
Hammered English coins were made using a blank quantity of metal that was the required weight and placing it between two dies. A die is a mold (模子) that allows the metal to get cut to a certain size and shape.The metal die contained an image that when hammered without delay would mold the image on each side of the coin. The unit was customarily place on a log or other firm surface which was known as a pile. One person held the die while a second person struck it.
There were several issues with this kind of coin making. For one thing, it was extremely slow and work in depth. Comparatively few coins might be made and placed into circulation. A second problem was that hammered coins had many irregularities. When several coins were placed together in a container and shaken about they were damaged as well. That is why older English coins might have chips(缺口) and rough edges.
During the 17th century hammered coins were replaced with milled (轧有花边的) coins. While France was the first country to start producing coins that were made entirely by machine, Britain wasn't far behind. Britain, in fact, began to manufacture coins on a trial basis in the mid-1500s, but it wasn't until the end of 1662 that English coins were made completely by machine.
The screw press (螺旋压力机) was the first machine to produce coins as an alternative to hammered coins. Leonardo da Vinci was the person who invented the screw press in the 15th century. It was powered by a water mill. Early on efforts were made to protect the coins by edging. You'll see that English-made coins have milled edges.
Milled English coins were much more standard in size and shape as well. The speed at which milled coins could be created allowed the coin circulation to grow and a greater number of coin types to be developed.
English coins were used in this country during the royally period. Hammered coins were produced and used up through the end of the 18th century and were given out across the colonies. English coins went through quite a lot of changes as can be seen in old coins that have been started in the US over time.
__31__of English coins
Time & Major Events
Hammered
coins
◆The hammer struck method used to make coins has a history dating back to the first millennium BC.
◆At least two people are needed to carry out the work, with one __32__the die and the other striking it.
◆__33__：
◆The number of coins made and placed into circulation this way was __34__.
◆Older English coins were quite __35__，with many having chips and rough edges.
◆Such coins were placed into circulation across the colonies and __36__ in use through the end of the 18th century.
Milled coins
During
the 15th
century
◆Leonardo da Vinci __37__the screw press, the 1st machine to produce coins.
In the
mid-1500s
Britain __38__manufacturing coins.
In the
17th
century
◆France became the first country to start producing coins made entirely by machine，__39__ by Britain, whose machine-made coins were featured by milled edges, but were more regular in size and shape.
◆The coin circulation began to grow.
◆Milled coins appeared as a(n) __40__ to hammered coins.
【语篇解读】 本文介绍了英国硬币的历史及铸造历程。
31．解析 第一段讲到了硬币的不同类型。以下几段都是分别介绍这些种类。
答案 Types
32．解析 由One person held the die while a second person struck it.可知答案。
答案 holding
33．解析 由第三段首句可知答案。
答案 Disadvantages/Problems/Issues
34．解析 由Comparatively few coins might be made and placed into circulation.可知答案。
答案 limited
35．解析 由A second problem was that hammered coins had many irregularities.可知答案。
答案 irregular
36．解析 由末段的Hammered coins were produced and used up through the end of the 18th century可知答案。
答案 remained
37．解析 由倒数第三段的Leonardo da Vinci was the person who invented the screw press in the 15th century.可知答案。
答案 invented
38．解析 由第四段的Britain, in fact, began to manufacture coins on a trial basis in the mid-1500s可知答案。
答案 tried
39．解析 由While France was the first country to start producing coins that were made entirely by machine, Britain wasn't far behind.可知答案。
答案 followed
40．解析 由第四段首句可知答案。
答案 alternative