【2022·北京卷】
A
Helen was walking down the street late 11 the evening, her arms filled with grocery bags. Focused on balancing the bags, she didn’t notice her wallet falling out of her pocket. As Helen walked on, she heard a man charging towards her. Fearful that he might have an intention 12 (harm) her, Helen started to run. Eventually, the man 13 (catch) up with her, and he was only trying to return her wallet!
B
Why do humans prefer some smells over others One theory, increasingly 14 (support) by experts, suggests that smell preferences are learned. It’s easy to explain how we determine 15 smells are dangerous or not: we learn. This has been adopted to ensure easier detection of gas leaks. Gas naturally 16 (have) no recognisable smell. However, a strong smell is added so that we can raise the alarm when we detect the smell associated with danger.
C
Since people can’t always eat out or cook for 17 (they), they get takeout or order delivery. More takeout and more food delivery equal more waste, especially plastic waste. That includes cups, bottles, and bags, most of 18 are only good for one use. That’s a big problem and it is getting even 19 (bad). The use of those plastics 20 (increase) by 300% since 2019. The world won’t survive if this situation continues.
【2021·北京】
A
Why do we dream Scientists aren’t completely sure, and they have diverse 11 (idea). Dreams might be a side effect of memory making. When you sleep, your brain sorts through everything 12 happened during the day, trying to link new experiences to old memories. As it 13 (connect) things, your brain turns them into a story, and you get a dream.
B
Sam is an in-real-life streamer(播主), and he live-streams himself just going about his day. While riding his bike home 14 a cold night, he came across a sad-looking elderly woman wandering the streets by herself. The poor woman wasn’t able to give him any information about 15 she lived. Sam walked her to a nearby convenience store so that she could 16 (safe) wait for the police to take her home.
C
There 17 (be) a dramatic rise in the number of extreme weather events over the past 20 years, 18 (cause) largely by rising global temperatures, according to a new report from the United Nations. From 2000 to 2019, there were 7,348 major natural disasters around the world, 19 (result) in US$ 2,970 billion in economic loss. Much of this increase can be due to climate change. The findings show a critical need 20 (invest) in disaster prevention.
【2020·北京】
A
Oliver is a host of a TV programme on food. He says food 1 (play) a big role in his life. “My mum was a great cook, and she’d sometimes let me have a try,” he said. The first dish Oliver prepared for his family was fried chicken wings. He made it with his mum’s help. Oliver says if you’re 2 (luck) enough to have someone close to you who enjoys cooking, ask them 3 you can join in when it’s possible.
B
Single-use plastic bags are used at most a few times before they 4 (throw) away. It takes them hundreds of years 5 (break) down. Many of these bags end up in the ocean where larger ones can trap sea creatures, such as turtles and dolphins. Over time, the bags fall apart 6 countless tiny pieces, and fish can accidentally eat some of them. Now, lots of 7 (country) and regions are taking action to ban the sale of such bags to stop people using them.
C
A piece of stone 8 (find) on a Dutch beach suggests that our extinct human relatives, known as Neanderthals, were cleverer than previously thought. The Neanderthals 9 (live) alongside human ancestors in Europe for tens of thousands of years, before dying out about 40,000 years ago. They were much stronger than modern humans, but it’s long been assumed that human ancestors were 10 (smart) than the Neanderthals. However, the stone tool made by Neanderthals suggests otherwise.
【2019·北京】
A
On the first day of my first grade, I stood by the door with butterflies in my stomach. I 1 (voice) my biggest concern to my mother. “How will I make friends ” She handed me advice. “Be yourself.” For the past 20 years. I have lived by these words. Soon I will graduate and become part of the real world. Nervously 2 (face) challenges, I know I will whisper to 3 (I) the two simple words “Be yourself”.
B
Earth Day, 4 (mark) on 22 April, is an annual event aiming to raise public awareness about environmental protection. First celebrated 5 1970, the Day now includes events in more than 190 countries and regions(地区). No matter what you like to do, there is a way to get involved in various 6 (activity) on Earth Day. You can plant a tree, make a meal with locally grown vegetables, or save power -- the possibilities are endless.
C
Does the name of the college you attend really matter Research on the question 7 (suggest) that, for most students, it doesn’t. What students do at college seems to matter much more than 8 they go. The students benefiting most from college are those 9 are totally engaged(参与) in academic life, taking full advantage of the college’s chances and resources. Students should have a proper attitude towards college before thinking about which college to attend, and it’s never too early to make necessary preparations for a healthy and 10 (meaning) college experience.
【2015·广东】
Mr Johnson lived in the woods with his wife and children. He owned __16__ farm, which looked almost abandoned. __17__ (lucky), he also had a cow which produced milk every day. He sold or exchanged some of the milk in the towns nearby __18__ other food and made cheese and butter for the family with what __19__ (leave). The cow was their only means of support, in fact.
One day, the cow was eating grass __20__ it began to rain heavily. While making great efforts to run away, she __21__ (fall) over the hill and died. Then the Johnsons had to make a living __22__ 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 __23__ (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 __24__ people from the towns met regularly. Now it occurred to __25__ that his farm had much potential and that the death of the cow was a bit of luck.
【2014·广东】
Last year, my brother and I went to Miami for a vacation. Some of my friends who had been there before said 16 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 17 (early), but the man at the front desk said there had been a mistake. We 18 (tell) that our rooms hadn’t been reserved for that week, 19 for the week after. I didn’t understand 20 this would happen and my credit card had already been charged 21 the reservation. What’s worse, the hotel had been fully booked. When we were wondering what to do, the manager came out. She was 22 (surprise) helpful. She apologized for the mistake and gave us a spare VIP room on 23 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 24 we watched some people play volleyball. We got a little 25 (sunburn), but the day had been so relaxing that we didn't mind.
【2013·广东】
One day, Nick invited his friends to supper. He was cooking some delicious food in the kitchen. Suddenly, he 16 (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 17 too little.”
His son looked surprised. “I can understand why I shouldn’t pay too much, Father, but if I can pay less, 18 not save a bit of money ”
“That would be a very 19 (reason) thing to do in a big city, but it could destroy a small village like ours,” Nick said.
Nick’s guests, 20 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 21 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 22 the sweat and struggle of the man who worked very hard to produce it.”
“But such a small thing couldn’t 23 (possible) destroy a village.”
“In the beginning, there was only 24 very small amount of unfairness in the world, but everyone added a little, always 25 (think) that it was only small and not very important, and look where we have ended up today.”
【2012·广东】
Mary will ever forget the first time she saw him. He suddenly appeared in class one day, __16__(wear) sun glasses. He walked in as if he __17__(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 __18__(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 __19__ last row .
__20__ he thought he cloud escape attention by sitting at the back, he was wrong. It might have made it a little ___21___(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, __22__ 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 __23__ a few seconds and all the other students wondered __24__ the boy would do .Then he took __25__ off, gave a big smile and said “That is cool.”
【2011·广东】
One Sunday morning in August I went to local music festival. I left it early because I had an appointment 16 (late) that day. My friends walked me to the bus stop and waited with me 17 the bus arrived. I got on the bus and found a seat near the back, and then I noticed a man 18 (sit) at the front. He 19 (pretend) that a tiger toy was real and giving it a voice. He must be 20 (mental) disabled. Behind him were other people to 21 he was trying to talk, but after some minutes 22 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 23 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 24 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 a choice. It made 25 of us feel good.
【2010·广东】
A young man, while traveling through a desert, came across a spring of clear water. __31__ water was sweet. He filled his leather container so that he could bring some back to an elder __32__ had been his teacher. After a four-day journey, the young man __33__(present) the water to the old man. His teacher took a deep drink, smiled __34__(warm), and thanked his student very much for the sweet water. The young man went home __35__ a happy heart.
After the student left, the teacher let __36__ student taste the water. He spit it out, __37__ (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 __38__ ”
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 __39__(sweet).”
We understand this lesson best __40__ 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.
【2009·广东】
Jane was walking round the department store. She remembered how difficult __31__ was to choose a suitable Christmas present for her father. She wished that he was as easy __32__(please) as her mother, who was always delighted with perfume.
Besides, shopping at this time of the year was not __33__ pleasant experience: people stepped on your feet or __34__(push) you with their elbows(肘部), hurrying ahead to get to a bargain.
Jane paused in front of a counter __35__ 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 __36__(choose) of ties hardly ever pleased her father.
Jane stopped where a small crowd of men had gathered. She found some good quality pipes __37__ 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 __38__.
When Jane got home, with her small but well-chosen present in her bag, her parents were already __39__ table having supper. Her mother was excited. “Your father has at last decided to stop smoking,” Jane __40__(inform).
【2008·广东】
Chinese proverbs are rich and they are still widely used in Chinese people’s daily life. 31 these proverbs there are often interesting stories. For example, the proverb, “plucking up a crop 32 (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 33 rice crop grow up quickly. He was thinking about 34 day and night. But the crop was growing much slower than he expected.
One day, he came up with an idea 35 he would pluck up all of his crop a few inches. He did so the next day.
He was very tired 36 doing this for a whole day, 37 he felt very happy since the crop did “grow” 38 (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 39 (nature) course. Being too anxious to help an event develop often 40 (result) in the contrary to our intention.
【2007·广东】
I was on my way to the Taiyetos Mountains. The sun was setting when my car 31 (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 32 should have the honor of receiving me 33 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 34 (settle) into a tiny but clean room, the head of the village was tying up his horse to my car to pull it to 35 small town some 20 kilometres away 36 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. 37 villagers brought me goat’s cheese and hone. We drank together and talked 38 (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 39 the trouble I had caused 40 .
【2014·辽宁】
Jonny: Hey! I'm just practising 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 __61__ me. I may look funny.
Jonny: Bend your knees slightly and reach out your arms like tree branches, naturally and __62__(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 __63__(pain).
Jonny: Keep __64__(hold) your position for a while. It helps develop your strength and flexibility. Raise your leg and let __65__ stay in the air for seconds.
Peter: I feel my legs shaking. I cannot do this any longer.
Jonny: Be patient!Tai Chi __66__(call) “shadow boxing” in English. It asks you to act like water: to be flexible as well __67__ strong. In real competition, a Tai Chi master borrows the strength of the competitor and uses this energy __69__(fight) back. The __69__(hard) you try to beat him, the more likely you will get hit. He controls you!
Peter: Unbelievable! Oh…if you don’t mind, I’ll stop and take a deep __70__(breathe).
答案
2022年北京 in, to harm, caught, supported, whether, has, themselves, which, worse, has increased
2021年北京 ideas, that, connects, on, where, safely, has been, caused, resulting, to invest
2020年北京 plays/has played/is playing/has been playing, lucky, where/if, are thrown, to break, into/to, countries, found, had lived/lived/had been living, smarter
2019年北京 voiced, facing, myself, marked, in, activities, suggests/suggested/has suggested, where, who/that, meaningful
2015年广东 a, Luckily, for, was left, when/as, fell, without, to sell, where, him
2014年广东 it, earlier, were told, but, why, for, surprisingly, the, where, sunburnt/sunburned
2013年广东 found, nor, why, reasonable, who, at, for, possibly, a, thinking
2012年广东 wearing, would buy, pleased, the, Though/While/Although, harder, which, for, what, them
2011年广东 later, until/till, sitting/sit, was pretending, mentally, whom, they, on, an, both
2010年广东 The, who, presented, warmly, with, another, saying, it, sweeter, when
2009年广东 it, to please, a, pushed, where, choice, on, him, at, was informed
2008年广东 Behind / In, to help, his/ the, it/this, that, after/from, but, higher, natural, results
2007年广东 broke, who, as, settled, a, where, Other, merrily, for, her
2014年辽宁 at, softly, painful, holding, it, is called, as, to fight, harder, breath