2023年北京市高三英语一模试题选编:完形填空
(2023·北京市县·模拟题) Milo is a rescue dog adopted by 20-year-old Makayla Swift. One morning in November 2021, Swift opened her front door in Silver Spring, Maryland, and Milo (1) running.
Milo ran to the house across the street. He seemed unsatisfied with this house, so he ran to the one next door, Swift on his (2) . Milo started scratching on the front door.
Swift was (3) , because not everyone wants a strange dog on their property. But as she tried to (4) Milo away, she could hear a sound coming through an open upstairs window.
It was a voice yelling "Help!" Hours earlier, around 4 a.m., Sherry Starr, 85, had risen from her bed. All of a sudden, standing there between the toilet and the tub, she slipped and fell heavily on the floor. She was (5) between the toilet and the tub and could not move at all. Starr was (6) and thought she was just going to die there.
For the next few hours, Starr practiced yelling: "Help! Help! Help!" Her voice was very (7) that no one could hear. Luckily, Milo (8) heard Starr the moment Swift opened her own front door.
Swift called the emergency number 911. When the ambulance workers arrived, they thought they'd have to remove the toilet to (9) Starr, but instead, they gave one last pull and out she popped. Though she was black and blue all over, Starr (10) a trip to the hospital.
Swift has known her own share of distress. Two years ago, her mother died. She says that Milo has helped her with her grief. "That dog is a blessing," she says.
1. A. moved down B. took off C. reached out D. pulled up
2. A. tail B. head C. body D. feet
3. A. disappointed B. confused C. embarrassed D. astonished
4. A. give B. sweep C. knock D. drag
5. A. sunk B. stuck C. lifted D. settled
6. A. surprised B. bored C. puzzled D. scared
7. A. weak B. sharp C. rough D. loud
8. A. apparently B. hardly C. slightly D. temporarily
9. A. trap B. drop C. free D. lay
10. A. avoided B. failed C. declined D. continued
(2023·北京市市辖区·模拟题)
As a child growing up in the 1980s, Marlene Irvin took many trips to Joyland, an amusement park in her hometown of Wichita, Kansas. She got excited the moment her family drove into Joyland's parking lot. "The carousel circling at the entrance to the park was always the (11) for me," Marlene said. "I could watch the horses for hours."
Joyland certainly made a/an (12) impression on Marlene, as she got her "first real job" years later at Wichita's Chance Manufacturing, the largest maker of amusement park rides in the world at the time. Marlene started in the fiberglass workshop, where the carousel horses' frames, along with parts for Ferris wheels, roller coasters, and other rides, were pieced together. She (13) found her way to Chance's art and decoration department, becoming one of the lead horse artists. Then, after working at Chance for nearly fifteen years, Marlene decided to start her own business, focusing on carousel restoration.
Around the same time, Joyland started experiencing a (14) in attendance. At last, to the heartbreak of Wichitans young and old, Joyland (15) after more than fifty years of operation. Local preservation organizations purchased some of the park's historical items, and Joyland's thirty-six carousel horses were donated to Botanica, a Wichita-owned botanical garden. Botanica asked Marlene to (16) the old, broken horses, and she accepted the challenge.
As Marlene finished each horse, Botanica (17) them for the public to see. Although they looked (18) compared to their glory (辉煌) days at Joyland, thanks to Marlene's artistic efforts, the horses impressed observers even more than they had before. When native Wichitans saw them, their most (19) question was: "Will we be able to ride them " Even as (20) , they remembered riding the horses at Joyland when they were kids.
Marlene always smiled and answered: "They've been waiting for you to come back."
11. A. memory B. dream C. highlight D. comfort
12. A. immediate B. lasting C. accurate D. general
13. A. suddenly B. definitely C. hesitantly D. eventually
14. A. decline B. break C. boost D. return
15. A. went down B. fell down C. got down D. shut down
16. A. replace B. rearrange C. restore D. reuse
17. A. displayed B. moved C. protected D. advertised
18. A. modern B. different C. attractive D. unique
19. A. basic B. unexpected C. common D. remarkable
20. A. repairmen B. customers C. residents D. adults
(2023·北京市市辖区·模拟题)As the foreign English teacher at my school,I have a weekly English music broadcast where I showcase different English songs.I try to get the students to recommend songs to me for the broadcast.At the broadcast,I usually announce who recommended the song and then(1) ______ it for everyone to hear during lunch time.I offer everyone an opportunity to share themselves through their music,including one(2) ______ student of mine.
This student(3) ______ gets into fights with the other students,doesn't study,and brings down the energy of the class.Most of the other teachers and students push him away.I knew though that he just needed a friend,or at least someone he could(4) ______ with.
I could tell he was warming up to me over the last year.I told him to(5) ______ a song he likes that has some English words in it and I would play it on the broadcast for him.He eventually recommended a song.I actually really liked the song so I put it on the broadcast and made sure to announce his name,so everyone knew that he(6) ______ and recommended such a great song.
Needless to say,the boy was(7) ______ ,and he's been much happier and focused in English class ever since.While everyone else misunderstood him and pushed him away,I saw him right through and knew that he just needed someone who(8) ______ him.
There's still a language(9) ______ between us,but words aren't needed,because you can always sense where you're at with someone.He recently walked by me and gave me the most genuine smile that I'd ever seen.My coworker turned to me and said "I've never seen him smile like that before.How did you get through to him?" "I gave him a(10) ______ ,"I said, "through just one song."
21. A. accept B. play C. choose D. change
22. A. absent B. anxious C. tough D. quiet
23. A. constantly B. finally C. carefully D. obviously
24. A. cooperate B. agree C. argue D. connect
25. A. think of B. listen to C. talk about D. hand out
26. A. gathered B. contributed C. remembered D. wrote
27. A. interested B. confused C. astonished D. excited
28. A. acknowledged B. persuaded C. entertained D. impressed
29. A. trap B. boundary C. barrier D. disorder
30. A. word B. chance C. gift D. game
(2023·北京市市辖区·模拟题) Before Jenny passed away from cancer, she made her husband, Steve, and their daughter, Brittany, promise her one thing: he would (31) Brittany, a high school senior, to the homecoming(返校节) game, where she was (32) for homecoming queen. It was important to her that her daughter should go. Brittany and Steve (33) .
Days later, on the morning of Friday, September 24, Jenny died. Keeping their (34) , that very afternoon, an emotional Brittany walked arm in arm with her father across the football field with the other nominees(被提名者) to await the (35) of the voting.
Brittany wasn't named homecoming queen that day; Nyla was. But, like many in the close-knit community, Nyla had heard about Jenny and her noble deeds for the community. In a(n) (36) gesture, moments after receiving the crown, Nyla walked over to Brittany, removed the crown from her head, and placed it atop her friend's.
The two embraced, (37) holding each other tightly for support. "She'd rather have her mom than a crown," Nyla said. "By handing it to Brittany, I was telling her that she was her mom's queen, and that she was loved by many, especially me." "I felt so much love from her, and I just felt so much love for her," said Brittany, who paid Nyla the ultimate praise, "I can see my mom through Nyla. They have the same caring, (38) spirit." "Nyla is no less queen for lack of a crown," said a teacher. There's a saying that real queens (39) each other's crowns. But the truth is, real queens give up their crowns to let other queens (40) .
31. A. invite B. introduce C. recommend D. accompany
32. A. running B. voting C. seeking D. applying
33. A. agreed B. negotiated C. hesitated D. declined
34. A. award B. promise C. appointment D. secret
35. A. session B. process C. outcome D. start
36. A. unplanned B. expectant C. unwilling D. typical
37. A. gratefully B. cheerfully C. sadly D. tearfully
38. A. volunteering B. nursing C. giving D. forgiving
39. A. wear B. make C. trade D. fix
40. A. stand B. shine C. lead D. celebrate
(2023·北京市市辖区·模拟题)I grasped a sandwich as I tried to finish my work during lunch. My company, like many companies, had (41) costs by not replacing people as they left. The survivors had to take up the work. For me and my co-workers, this meant no lunch hour. I wanted to quit, but given the economy, it was hard to find another job. I felt (42) . Then a conversation with a six-year-old girl changed my (43) .
The young girl was standing in line with her mom at the supermarket.
"Good day at school " I asked.
A nod.
"What's your favorite subject "
"Lunch."
I smiled. That had been my (44) too. At lunch, I could talk with my friends, draw pictures or play games. There were no adults to tell me what to do. The time was mine.
But what happened to lunch time now
I knew I was entitled to a lunch break at work. So I decided to (45) it. Our office was located in the downtown and I set out to (46) the area. A few blocks away was an art museum with free admission. At the end of another street, I was surprised to discover some horses eating grass in a field.
At the beginning of my tours during lunch, I received some (47) stares from my co-workers, but I chose to ignore them. In fact, I watched in amazement that some of them started to (48) their work during lunch. (49) , we started inviting each other out for walks and discovered we had other topics of conversation beyond the common complaints about work.
I'm still looking for a new position, but with less anxiety than before. If we can't change our (50) , we can change our attitude.
41. A. counted B. cut C. paid D. raised
42. A. trapped B. fearful C. shocked D. hurt
43. A. work B. way C. view D. plan
44. A. decision B. explanation C. secret D. answer
45. A. take B. make C. find D. stop
46. A. explore B. measure C. develop D. identify
47. A. innocent B. determined C. sympathetic D. unpleasant
48. A. carry on B. take over C. put aside D. go through
49. A. Generally B. Gradually C. Accidentally D. Obviously
50. A. strategies B. circumstances
C. responsibilities D. principles
(2023·北京市市辖区·模拟题)阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
I grasped a sandwich as I tried to finish my work during lunch.My company,like many companies,had(1) ______ costs by not replacing people as they left.The survivors had to take up the work.For me and my co-workers,this meant no lunch hour.I wanted to quit,but given the economy,it was hard to find another job.I felt(2) ______ .Then a conversation with a six-year-old girl changed my (3) ______ .
The young girl was standing in line with her mom at the supermarket.
"Good day at school?" I asked.
A nod.
"What's your favorite subject?"
"Lunch. "
I smiled.That had been my(4) ______ too.At lunch,I could talk with my friends,draw pictures or play games.There were no adults to tell me what to do.The time was mine.
But what happened to lunch time now?
I knew I was entitled to a lunch break at work.So I decided to(5) ______ it.Our office was located in the downtown and I set out to(6) ______ the area.A few blocks away was an art museum with free admission.At the end of another street,I was surprised to discover some horses eating grass in a field.
At the beginning of my tours during lunch,I received some (7) ______ stares from my co-workers,but I chose to ignore them.In fact,I watched in amazement that some of them started to(8) ______ their work during lunch.(9) ______ ,we started inviting each other out for walks and discovered we had other topics of conversation beyond the common complaints about work.
I'm still looking for a new position,but with less anxiety than before.If we can't change our(10) ______ ,we can change our attitude.
51. A. counted B. cut C. paid D. raised
52. A. trapped B. fearful C. shocked D. hurt
53. A. work B. way C. view D. plan
54. A. decision B. explanation C. secret D. answer
55. A. take B. make C. find D. stop
56. A. explore B. measure C. develop D. identify
57. A. innocent B. determined C. sympathetic D. unpleasant
58. A. carry on B. take over C. put aside D. go through
59. A. Generally B. Gradually C. Accidentally D. Obviously
60. A. strategies B. circumstances
C. responsibilities D. principles
(2023·北京市市辖区·模拟题)Bernard, the 82-year-old retired police officer, was heartbroken when he (61) his precious medal. His house was broken into last December. The thief took away some jewelry, some cash and his treasured medal given for his 32 years of (62) with Liverpool Police Station. He believed the medal was gone forever.
Three months later, David, a young volunteer pulled the medal from a river in a "one-in-a-million" catch. The young man was in a litter clean-up programme in Liverpool. He had been using a large magnet (磁铁) to (63) metal rubbish out of the river for 30 minutes when he found a small blue metal box.
"I would have never found the medal if we hadn't (64) all the rubbish in the river first," said David. "At first, we found old bits of shopping carts and other metal items but about half an hour later, I pulled out the (65) , and it's got 'Police Long Service Medal' written on it, It really was like finding a needle in a haystack (干草堆)."
(66) , the medal was carved with Bernard's name and the medal number, which David used to (67) the senior's phone number online. The retired police officer was (68) when he received a call saying the medal had been found in a river, still in its metal box. And when he was told it would be (69) to him by the young man who found it, his face lit up. David then planned a visit to meet Bernard and returned the medal to him.
"This was truly the best (70) for cleaning up that rubbish... It's amazing," David said.
61. A. damaged B. lost C. sold D. dirtied
62. A. business B. communication C. cooperation D. service
63. A. net B. site C. cup D. fish
64. A. tackled B. deserted C. recycled D. buried
65. A. magnet B. rubbish C. box D. jewelry
66. A. Apparently B. Thankfully C. Gradually D. Consequently
67. A. track B. recall C. record D. dial
68. A. nervous B. astonished C. proud D. embarrassed
69. A. awarded B. submitted C. presented D. addressed
70. A. drive B. proof C. wish D. reward
(2023·北京市市辖区·模拟题)Bernard,the 82-year-old retired police officer,was heartbroken when he (1) ______ his precious medal.His house was broken into last December.The thief took away some jewelry,some cash and his treasured medal given for his 32 years of (2) ______ with Liverpool Police Station.He believed the medal was gone forever.
Three months later,David,a young volunteer pulled the medal from a river in a "one-in-a-million"catch.The young man was in a litter clean-up programme in Liverpool.He had been using a large magnet (磁铁) to (3) ______ metal rubbish out of the river for 30 minutes when he found a small blue metal box.
"I would have never found the medal if we hadn't (4) ______ all the rubbish in the river first,"said David."At first,we found old bits of shopping carts and other metal items but about half an hour later,I pulled out the(5) ______ ,and it's got' Police Long Servic Medal' written on it.It really was like finding a needle in a haystack (干草堆). "
( 6) ______ ,the medal was carved with Bernard's name and the medal number,which David used to (7) ______ the senior's phone number online.The retired police officer was (8) ______ when he received a call saying the medal had been found in a river,still in its metal box.And when he was told it would be (9) ______ to him by the young man who found it,his face lit up.David then planned a visit to meet Bernard and returned the medal to him "This was truly the best (10) ______ for cleaning up that rubbish …It's amazing," David said.
71. A. damaged B. lost C. sold D. dirtied
72. A. business B. communication C. cooperation D. service
73. A. net B. site C. cup D. fish
74. A. tackled B. deserted C. recycled D. buried
75. A. magnet B. rubbish C. box D. jewelry
76. A. Apparently B. Thankfully C. Gradually D. Consequently
77. A. track B. recall C. record D. dial
78. A. nervous B. astonished C. proud D. embarrassed
79. A. awarded B. submitted C. presented D. addressed
80. A. drive B. proof C. wish D. reward
(2023·北京市市辖区·模拟题)It had been an interesting soccer match.Jerry was so absorbed in it that everyone(1) ______ his passion for sports.He also developed a(2) ______ attitude towards acquiring such a soccer uniform.Whatever he desires,he asks his parents to purchase it in a split of seconds.
"Mom,I want a soccer uniform,he begged his mother.
"OK," said his mother, "but you need to have(3) ______ ."
The days passed by,but he got no (4) ______ from his parents.His dream seemed to collapse.However,Jerry never gave up his idea.He kept thinking how to achieve it as early as possible.A sparkling idea struck his mind.He could (5) ______ one of his T-shirts,but what if his mother saw and scolded (责备)?Though anxious,he finally made up his mind.
He drew a circle with the help of a bowl and modified the soccer image onto the T-shirt.He also took(6) ______ to avoid the spread of color onto the other side of it.It was a remarkable piece of work.
"Jerry!What are you doing?" his mother suddenly appeared.
"I may not get the uniform,but I can try to paint the image on my T-shirt,I thought." He was (7) ______ to face his mother.But out of his expectation,his mother (8) ______ him for his work ignoring the mistake.She did not mind the T-shirt in the presence of the idea of painting.
"It's OK," said Mom.
"If we had fulfilled your every want,your inborn(9) ______ would have been hidden.You wouldn't have thought of other alternative in getting the uniform.That adds to your(10) ______ to achieve your goal," she said.
"Thank you,Mom." He ran playfully.
81. A. controlled B. sensed C. supported D. expected
82. A. thirsty B. realistic C. cautious D. selfish
83. A. confidence B. motivation C. inspiration D. patience
84. A. decision B. response C. judgment D. recognition
85. A. purchase B. exchange C. paint D. sew
86. A. interest B. energy C. courage D. care
87. A. eager B. surprised C. afraid D. relieved
88. A. appreciated B. blamed C. rewarded D. thanked
89. A. taste B. fondness C. talent D. fear
90. A. willpower B. honesty C. responsibility D. tolerance
(2023·北京市市辖区·模拟题)It had been an interesting soccer match. Jerry was so absorbed in it that everyone (91) his passion for sports. He also developed a (92) attitude towards acquiring such a soccer uniform. Whatever he desires, he asks his parents to purchase it in a split of seconds.
"Mom, I want a soccer uniform," he begged his mother.
"OK," said his mother, "but you need to have (93) ."
The days passed by, but he got no (94) from his parents. His dream seemed to collapse. However, Jerry never gave up his idea. He kept thinking how to achieve it as early as possible. A sparkling idea struck his mind. He could (95) one of his T-shirts, but what if his mother saw and scolded(责备) Though anxious, he finally made up his mind.
He drew a circle with the help of a bowl and modified the soccer image onto the T-shirt. He also took (96) to avoid the spread of color onto the other side of it. It was a remarkable piece of work.
"Jerry! What are you doing " his mother suddenly appeared.
"I may not get the uniform, but I can try to paint the image on my T-shirt, I thought." He was (97) to face his mother. But out of his expectation, his mother (98) him for his work ignoring the mistake. She did not mind the T-shirt in the presence of the idea of painting.
"It's OK," said Mom.
"If we had fulfilled your every want, your inborn (99) would have been hidden. You wouldn't have thought of other alternative in getting the uniform. That adds to your (100) to achieve your goal," she said.
"Thank you, Mom." He ran playfully.
91. A. controlled B. sensed C. supported D. expected
92. A. thirsty B. realistic C. cautious D. selfish
93. A. confidence B. motivation C. inspiration D. patience
94. A. decision B. response C. judgment D. recognition
95. A. purchase B. exchange C. paint D. sew
96. A. interest B. energy C. courage D. care
97. A. eager B. surprised C. afraid D. relieved
98. A. appreciated B. blamed C. rewarded D. thanked
99. A. taste B. fondness C. talent D. fear
100. A. willpower B. honesty C. responsibility D. tolerance
(2023·北京市市辖区·模拟题)阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
As a child growing up in the 1980s,Marlene Irvin took many trips to Joyland,an amusement park in her hometown of Wichita,Kansas.She got excited the moment her family drove into Joyland's parking lot. "The carousel circling at the entrance to the park was always the (1) ______ for me, "Marlene said. "I could watch the horses for hours. "
Joyland certainly made a/an (2) ______ impression on Marlene,as she got her "first real job" years later at Wichita's Chance Manufacturing,the largest maker of amusement park rides in the world at the time.Marlene started in the fiberglass workshop,where the carousel horses' frames,along with parts for Ferris wheels,roller coasters,and other rides,were pieced together.She(3) ______ found her way to Chance's art and decoration department,becoming one of the lead horse artists.Then,after working at Chance for nearly fifteen years,Marlene decided to start her own business,focusing on carousel restoration.
Around the same time,Joyland started experiencing a (4) ______ in attendance.At last,to the heartbreak of Wichitans young and old,Joyland (5) ______ after more than fifty years of operation.Local preservation organizations purchased some of the park's historical items,and Joyland's thirty-six carousel horses were donated to Botanica,a Wichita-owned botanical garden.Botanica asked Marlene to (6) ______ the old,broken horses,and she accepted the challenge.
As Marlene finished each horse,Botanica (7) ______ them for the public to see.Although they looked (8) ______ compared to their glory (辉煌)days at Joyland,thanks to Marlene's artistic efforts,the horses impressed observers even more than they had before.When native Wichitans saw them,their most (9) ______ question was: "Will we be able to ride them?" Even as (10) ______ ,they remembered riding the horses at Joyland when they were kids.
Marlene always smiled and answered: "They've been waiting for you to come back. "
101. A. memory B. dream C. highlight D. comfort
102. A. immediate B. lasting C. accurate D. general
103. A. suddenly B. definitely C. hesitantly D. eventually
104. A. decline B. break C. boost D. return
105. A. went down B. fell down C. got down D. shut down
106. A. replace B. rearrange C. restore D. reuse
107. A. displayed B. moved C. protected D. advertised
108. A. modern B. different C. attractive D. unique
109. A. basic B. unexpected C. common D. remarkable
110. A. repairmen B. customers C. residents D. adults
(2023·北京市市辖区·模拟题)I glanced to my left and right as I got ready at the starting line.The sight of other competitors who had confident and fierce-looking faces got me goose bumps and I was even more (1) ______ than before.
"On your mark,get set...Go!" shouted the race official.I pushed myself forward with all my (2) ______ and started running as though a pride of man-eating lions were coming after me.As I ran,I could see the other competitors catching up with me.All of a sudden,I fell down on my knees.A hundred pairs of eyes bored into me,watching me (3) ______ to get up.But no matter how hard I tried,I just could not do it.
"No,it cannot end like this.I have to (4) ______ this race." I thought to myself.However,the pain from my injury was so unbearable that I felt totally (5) ______ .I really wanted to give up.
Out of despair,I gazed up at the finishing line.Just then,a kind competitor (6) ______ her hand to me.
"Thank you..." I whispered (7) ______ as I grabbed her hand and she pulled me up.
She lent me her shoulder for support,and I (8) ______ forward.The crowd cheered at this brilliant display of (9) ______ .Together,both of us crossed the finishing line.
Even though I never got the chance to learn her name,I will always remember her as the one who stepped forward to help me when I was in (10) ______ .
111. A. tired B. confused C. nervous D. regretful
112. A. joy B. might C. trouble D. shame
113. A. attempt B. hesitate C. wait D. pretend
114. A. organize B. evaluate C. appreciate D. complete
115. A. defeated B. inspired C. shocked D. relaxed
116. A. waved B. extended C. showed D. pointed
117. A. proudly B. cautiously C. awkwardly D. gratefully
118. A. moved B. fell C. bent D. looked
119. A. partnership B. sportsmanship C. leadership D. friendship
120. A. anger B. doubt C. need D. silence
(2023·北京市市辖区·模拟题)One day,while homeless John was asking for money,he met a woman named Gladys Kamande.She had collapsed lungs that gave her shortness of breath and she (1) ______ relied on some medical instruments to breathe.Not only that,she had (2) ______ 12 surgeries,one of which caused her to go blind.
After knowing her situation,John's eyes (3) ______ with tears.Then,despite not having the resources to support himself,John found his own way to help her.He (4) ______ into his pocket and gave her what little money he had.At that time,John had no idea just how (5) ______ he was!
A passerby named Njogu (6) ______ the whole process. "I asked him why he decided to give the only money he had," Njogu said. "He told me he opted to give because even if he suffered the same,others would support him." Struck by what the little boy did,Njogu shared stories and photos of the heartwarming (7) ______ on social media.
Soon,John's story spread across social media and generous strangers from all around the world began donating money in an effort to help.In fact,enough was raised to (8) ______ the treatment Gladys needed in India.
But that's not where the good news ends.John's simple (9) ______ helped him get into a children's home.Finally,this sweet boy was adopted,giving him a family.
John and Gladys were both able to get the help and the bond they formed that crucial day continues on.It just goes to show that a little (10) ______ can go a long way!
121. A. randomly B. seldom C. occasionally D. constantly
122. A. cut through B. gone through C. checked on D. got away
123. A. welled B. moved C. wept D. cried
124. A. touched B. picked C. reached D. grabbed
125. A. talented B. proud C. special D. right
126. A. witnessed B. confirmed C. monitored D. sought
127. A. spot B. moment C. guidance D. works
128. A. spare B. adjust C. cover D. pack
129. A. strategy B. habit C. prediction D. interaction
130. A. kindness B. courage C. determination D. passion
参考答案
1~10.【答案】B、A、C、D、B、D、A、A、C、C
【解析】【文章大意】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了一只救援犬听到对面邻居微弱的呼救声,从而使摔倒在厕所里的85岁邻居得救的故事。
1. 句意:2021年11月的一个早上,斯威夫特打开了她在马里兰州银泉的前门,米洛开始跑起来。A.moved down后退;B.took off匆忙离去;C.reached out伸出;D.pulled up拉起。根据下文Milo ran to the house across the street. He seemed unsatisfied with this house, so he ran to the one next door可知,小狗米洛开始跑起来。故选B。
2. 句意:他似乎对这所房子不满意,所以他跑到隔壁的房子,斯威夫特紧跟其后。A.tail尾巴;B.head头;C.body身体;D.feet脚。根据下文But as she tried to (4) Milo away, she could hear a sound coming through an open upstairs window. 可知,主人斯威夫特紧紧跟着自己的小狗。固定搭配on one's tail,意为“紧紧跟随某人”。故选A。
3. 句意:斯威夫特很尴尬,因为不是每个人都想让一只陌生的狗出现在他们的房子里。A.disappointed失望的;B.confused困惑的;C.embarrassed尴尬的;D.astonished惊讶的。根据下文because not everyone wants a strange dog on their property.及常识可知,斯威夫特感到很尴尬。故选C。
4. 句意:但是当她试图把米洛拖走的时候,她听到楼上一扇敞开的窗户里传来了声音。A.give给;B.sweep扫;C.knock敲;D.drag拖。根据上文Swift was (3) , because not everyone wants a strange dog on their property.可知,斯威夫特试图把小狗拖走。故选D。
5. 句意:她被卡在马桶和浴缸之间,根本动不了。A.sunk沉没;B.stuck卡住;C.lifted举起;D.settled定居。根据下文could not move at all.可知,这位老人被卡在马桶和浴缸之间。故选B。
6. 句意:斯塔尔很害怕,以为自己会死在那里。A.surprised惊讶的;B.bored无聊的;C.puzzled困惑的;D.scared害怕的。根据下文thought she was just going to die there.可知,这位老人很害怕。故选D。
7. 句意:她的声音很微弱,没有人能听到。A.weak虚弱的;B.sharp锋利的;C.rough粗略的;D.loud大声的。根据下文that no one could hear.可知,老人的声音非常的虚弱。故选A。
8. 句意:幸运的是,当斯威夫特打开自己的前门时,米洛显然听到了斯塔尔的声音。A.apparently显然;B.hardly几乎没有;C.slightly轻微地;D.temporarily暂时。根据上文Milo started scratching on the front door.及下文the moment Swift opened her own front door可知,显然小狗听到了老人虚弱的呼救声。故选A。
9. 句意:当救护车工作人员到达时,他们认为他们必须拆除厕所来救斯塔尔,但相反,他们给了斯塔尔最后一拉,她就出来了。A.trap抓捕;B.drop下降;C.free使解脱出来;D.lay躺。根据上文She was (5) between the toilet and the tub and could not move at all.可知,此处指把老人从马桶和浴缸之间解脱出来。故选C。
10. 句意:尽管她全身青一块紫一块,斯塔尔还是拒绝去医院。A.avoided避免;B.failed失败;C.declined拒绝;D.continued继续。根据上文Though she was black and blue all over可知,虽然受伤了,但是老人拒绝去医院。故选C。
11~20.【答案】C、B、D、A、D、C、A、B、C、D
【解析】【文章大意】本文是一篇记叙文,主要讲的是Marlene Irvin帮助修复Joyland又旧又破的旋转木马,给人们留下了深刻的印象。
1. 句意:公园入口处的旋转木马一直是最让我激动的。A. memory记忆;B. dream梦;C. highlight最好(或最精彩、最激动人心)的部分;D. comfort安慰。根据下文“I could watch the horses for hours”可知,公园入口处的旋转木马一直是最让Marlene激动的。故选C。
2. 句意:Joyland无疑给Marlene留下了持久的印象,多年后她在Wichita's Chance Manufacturing(当时世界上最大的游乐园游乐设施制造商)得到了她的“第一份真正的工作”。A. immediate立刻的;B. lasting持久的;C. accurate准确的;D. general普遍的。根据上文“She got excited the moment her family drove into Joyland's parking lot”可知,Joyland无疑给Marlene留下了持久的印象。故选B。
3. 句意:她最终进入了Chance的艺术和装饰部门,成为主要的马艺术家之一。A. suddenly突然;B. definitely肯定地;C. hesitantly犹豫地;D. eventually最终。根据下文“found her way to Chance's art and decoration department”可知,她最终进入了Chance的艺术和装饰部门。故选D。
4. 句意:与此同时,Joyland的入场率开始下降。A. decline下降;B. break打破;C. boost提高;D. return回来。根据下文“Local preservation organizations purchased some of the park’s historical items, and Joyland's thirty-six carousel horses were donated to Botanica”可知,Joyland的入场率开始下降。故选A。
5. 句意:最终,令Wichita的老老少少心碎的是,在运营了50多年后,Joyland关闭了。A. went down下来;B. fell down倒下;C. got down下来;D. shut down关闭。根据下文“Local preservation organizations purchased some of the park's historical items, and Joyland's thirty-six carousel horses were donated to Botanica”可知,Joyland关闭了。故选D。
6. 句意:Botanica请Marlene修复这些破旧的马,她接受了挑战。A. replace代替;B. rearrange重新安排;C. restore修复;D. reuse再次使用。根据下文“the old, broken horses”可知,旋转木马旧了,Botanica请Marlene修复这些破旧的马。故选C。
7. 句意:Marlene每完成一匹马,Botanica就把它们展示给公众看。A. displayed展示;B. moved移动;C. protected保护;D. advertised打广告。根据下文“for the public to see”可知,Marlene每完成一匹马,Botanica就把它们展示给公众看。故选A。
8. 句意:尽管由于Marlene在艺术上的努力,它们看起来与在Joyland的辉煌岁月相比有所不同,但它们给观察者留下的印象比以前更深刻。A. modern现代的;B. different不同的;C. attractive吸引人的;D. unique独特的。根据下文“compared to their glory (辉煌) days at Joyland”可知,它们看起来与在Joyland的辉煌岁月相比有所不同。故选B。
9. 句意:当Wichita的人看到它们时,他们最常见的问题是:“我们能骑它们吗?”A. basic基本的;B. unexpected出乎意料的;C. common常见的;D. remarkable非凡的。根据上文“the horses impressed observers even more than they had before”可知,当Wichita的人看到它们时,他们最常见的问题是:“我们能骑它们吗?”。故选C。
10. 句意:即使成年后,他们也记得小时候在Joyland骑过马。A. repairmen修理工;B. customers顾客;C. residents居民;D. adults成年人。根据下文“they remembered riding the horses at Joyland when they were kids”可知,句子表示“即使成年后,他们也记得小时候在Joyland骑过马”。故选D。
21~30.【答案】B、C、A、D、A、B、D、A、C、B
【解析】(1)考查动词及语境理解。A.accept接受;B.play播放;C.choose选择;D.change改变。句意:在广播中,我通常会宣布是谁推荐了这首歌,然后在午餐时间播放给大家听。根据后文"it for everyone to hear during lunch time"中it指代歌曲,故指播放歌曲,应用动词play。故选B。
(2)考查形容词及语境理解。A.absent缺席的;B.anxious焦急的;C.tough艰难的,棘手的;D.quiet安静的。句意:我为每个人提供了一个通过音乐来分享自己的机会,包括我的一个棘手的学生。根据后文"gets into fights with the other students,doesn't study,and brings down the energy of the class"可知这个学生不听话,很棘手。故选C。
(3)考查副词及语境理解。A.constantly持续地;B.finally最后;C.carefully仔细地;D.obviously显然。句意:这个学生经常和其他学生打架,不学习,使班级的活力下降。根据后文"gets into fights with the other students,doesn't study,and brings down the energy of the class"指这个学生经常和其他学生打架,不学习,使班级的活力下降。故选A。
(4)考查动词及语境理解。A.cooperate合作;B.agree同意;C.argue争论;D.connect连接。句意:不过我知道他只是需要一个朋友,或者至少是一个他可以交流的人。根据上文"I knew though that he just needed a friend,or at least someone he could"可知,男孩需要一个朋友,一个可以联系交流的人。故选D。
(5)考查动词短语及语境理解。A.think of想起;B.listen to听;C.talk about谈论;D.hand out分发。句意:我告诉他想一首他喜欢的歌,里面有一些英语单词,我会在广播里放给他听。根据后文"a song he likes that has some English words in it"指作者让男生想一起喜欢的歌。故选A。
(6)考查动词及语境理解。A.gathered聚集;B.contributed贡献;C.remembered记得;D.wrote写。句意:我真的很喜欢这首歌,所以我把它放在广播中,并确保宣布他的名字,所以每个人都知道,他贡献和推荐这样一首好歌曲。根据后文"and recommended such a great song"指男生贡献和推荐这样一首好歌曲。故选B。
(7)考查形容词及语境理解。A.interested感兴趣的;B.confused困惑的;C.astonished吃惊的;D.excited激动的。句意:不用说,男孩很兴奋,从那以后,他在英语课上变得更快乐、更专注了。根据后文"and he's been much happier and focused in English class ever since"可知,作者的做法让男孩很激动,因此从那以后,他在英语课上变得更快乐、更专注了。故选D。
(8)考查动词及语境理解。A.acknowledged承认;B.persuaded说服;C.entertained娱乐;D.impressed使印象深刻。句意:当每个人都误解他,把他推开的时候,我看透了他,知道他只是需要一个承认他的人。根据上文"I saw him right through and knew that he just needed someone who"可知,当每个人都误解他,把他推开的时候,作者看透了他,知道他只是需要一个承认他的人。故选A。
(9)考查名词及语境理解。A.trap陷阱;B.boundary边界;C.barrier障碍;D.disorder混乱。句意:我们之间仍然有语言障碍,但不需要言语,因为你总能感觉到你和某人在哪里。根据后文"but words aren't needed"可知,but表示转折,说明仍然存在语言障碍,但不需要言语。故选C。
(10)考查名词及语境理解。A.word单词;B.chance机会;C.gift礼物;D.game游戏。句意:"我给了他一个机会,"我说,"只是通过一首歌。"呼应第一段中"I offer everyone an opportunity to share themselves(我给每个人一个分享自己的机会)"指给了男孩一个机会。故选B。
这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者通过播放一个调皮男孩推荐的歌曲,给了一个承认他的机会,男孩也因此在英语课上变得更快乐、更专注了。
完形填空题的解题步骤:
1.通读全文,理解大意。重视首句信息,跳过空格,浏览全文,从整体上感知全文,理解文章大意,这是解题的基础。
2.瞻前顾后,避难就易。在理解文章大意的情况下,结合各选项的意义和用法,遵循先易后难的原则,先解决那些自己有把握的问题。对少数难题,暂时跳过,或许在上文中难以判断的题在下文中就有暗示或者明显的提示,或许一个在前面不能解答的题在填出了另一空后会令你豁然开朗。
3.复读全文,解决残敌。借助已经补全的空格,对全文有了更清楚的理解,可以集中解决所遗留的少数疑难问题。
4.再次复读,弥补疏漏,全部做好后,务必要结合自己选择的答案重新阅读短文内容,确保全文文意连贯。
31~40.【答案】D、A、A、B、C、A、D、C、D、B
【解析】【文章大意】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了Brittany的母亲患癌症去世了,虽然Brittany没能赢得返校节女王,但她的朋友Nyla将自己的王冠戴在了她的头上,以表达自己的支持。
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句意:在Jenny死于癌症之前,她让她的丈夫Steve和他们的女儿Brittany答应她一件事:他会陪高中毕业班的Brittany去参加返校节比赛,在那里她竞选返校节女王。A. invite邀请;B. introduce介绍;C. recommend推荐;D. accompany陪伴。根据后文“Brittany, a high school senior, to the homecoming game”指陪伴女儿去参加返校节比赛,故选D。
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句意同上。A. running奔跑,竞选;B. voting投票;C. seeking寻找;D. applying应用。根据后文“for homecoming queen”指竞选返校节女王,应用run for表示“竞选”。故选A。
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句意:Brittany和Steve同意了。A. agreed同意;B. negotiated协商;C. hesitated犹豫;D. declined下降。结合后文“emotional Brittany walked arm in arm with her father”提到Steve陪女儿去竞选,可知女儿Brittany和丈夫Steve同意了。故选A。
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句意:就在那天下午,Brittany遵守诺言,激动地与父亲手挽手,与其他被提名者一起穿过足球场,等待投票结果。A. award奖励;B. promise承诺;C. appointment任命;D. secret秘密。根据后文“emotional Brittany walked arm in arm with her father”可知,女儿遵守和母亲的诺言,短语keep one's promise表示“遵守诺言”。故选B。
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句意同上。A. session会议;B. process过程;C. outcome结果;D. start开始。根据上文“the other nominees to await”可知,此处是和其他被提名者一起穿过足球场,等待投票结果。故选C。
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句意:在一个意外的举动中,在接受皇冠后不久,Nyla走向Brittany,从她的头上取下皇冠,并把它放在她朋友的头上。A. unplanned意外的;B. expectant期待的;C. unwilling不情愿的;D. typical典型的。根据后文“moments after receiving the crown, Nyla walked over to Brittany, removed the crown from her head, and placed it atop her friend's”可知,Nyla把自己的皇冠给了朋友,是意外的举动。故选A。
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句意:两人拥抱在一起,含泪紧紧地拥抱在一起。A. gratefully感谢地;B. cheerfully高兴地;C. sadly悲伤地;D. tearfully含泪地。根据后文“holding each other tightly for support”可知,此处指两人拥抱在一起,因为感动而含泪。故选D。
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句意:她们有同样的关怀和给予精神。A. volunteering志愿;B. nursing护理;C. giving给予;D. forgiving原谅。根据上文可知,Nyla把自己的王冠给了Brittany,此处指给予精神。故选C。
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句意:俗话说,真正的女王会为彼此整理王冠。A. wear穿;B. make制作;C. trade交易;D. fix整理。根据上文两个朋友的故事可知,此处real queens fix each other's crowns“真正的女王会为彼此整理王冠”用来表示朋友之间互相扶持与提携。故选D。
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句意同上。A. stand站立;B. shine闪耀;C. lead带领;D. celebrate庆祝。根据上文“real queens give up their crowns to let other queens”可知,真正的女王会放弃自己的王冠,让其她女王发光。故选B。
41~50.【答案】B、A、C、D、A、A、D、C、B、B
【解析】【文章大意】本文是一篇记叙文。作者疲于工作,边午饭边工作,又想辞职,但是考虑到经济情况,很难找到工作。后来和一个女孩的谈话改变了看法,认为午饭时间就应该是自己的时间。逐渐调整了心态:不能改变环境,但可以改变对待生活的态度。
1. 句意:和许多公司一样,我的公司为了削减成本,没有在员工离职时补人。A.counted数数;B.cut削减;C.paid支付;D.raised筹集。根据本句中“by not replacing people as they left”可知,此举是为了削减成本。故选B。
2. 句意:我感觉被困住了。A. trapped受困的;B. fearful害怕的;C. shocked震惊的;D. hurt受伤的。根据前文“I wanted to quit, but given the economy, it was hard to find another job.”可知,作者想辞职,但是考虑到经济情况,很难找到工作,这是进退两难的困境。故选A。
3. 句意:后来和一个六岁女孩的谈话改变了我的看法。A. work工作;B. way方法;C. view观点;D. plan计划。根据后文“If we can't change our (10) , we can change our attitude.”可知,作者的观点发生了变化:不能改变环境,但可以改变对待生活的态度。故选C。
4. 句意:这也是我的回答。A. decision决定;B. explanation解释;C. secret秘密;D. answer回答。根据前文“I grasped a sandwich as I tried to finish my work during lunch.”和"What's your favorite subject ""Lunch."以及后文At lunch, I could talk with my friends, draw pictures or play games. There were no adults to tell me what to do. The time was mine.可知,作者因为工作陷入困境,不得不边午饭边工作,小女孩的回答解决了他的困扰,同时是也作者的内心所想,认为午饭时间就应该是自己的时间。故选D。
5. 句意:所以我决定接受它。A. take接受;B. make制作;C. find找到;D. stop停止。根据前文“I knew I was entitled to a lunch break at work.”以及前后的因果关系可知,作者知道自己有权在工作时间享用午餐,作者准备接受并享用这项权利。故选A。
6. 句意:我们的办公室位于市中心,我开始探索这个地区。A. explore探索;B. measure衡量;C. develop发展;D. identify确认。根据后文“A few blocks away was an art museum with free admission. At the end of another street, I was surprised to discover some horses eating grass in a field.”可知,作者在这个区域探索发现了自己之前未曾注意的生活。故选A。
7. 句意:在午餐时间开始观光时,同事们对我投来了一些不愉快的目光,但我选择忽略它们。A. innocent无辜的;B. determined下定决心的;C. sympathetic同情的;D. unpleasant令人不愉快的。根据本句中“but I chose to ignore them”可知,前后为转折关系,同事们对作者投来了一些不愉快的目光,但是作者选择忽视。故选D。
8. 句意:事实上,我惊讶地看到他们中的一些人开始在午餐时间把工作放在一边。A. carry on继续;B. take over接管;C. put aside把……放在一边;D. go through经历。根据后文“we started inviting each other out for walks and discovered we had other topics of conversation beyond the common complaints about work.”作者和同事出去散步,除了对工作的常见抱怨,我们还有其他话题可以聊,可以推知,作者发现同事中的一些人开始在午餐时间把工作放在一边。故选C。
9. 句意:渐渐地,我们开始邀请对方出去散步,并发现除了对工作的常见抱怨之外,我们还有其他话题可以聊。A. Generally笼统地;B. Gradually逐渐地;C. Accidentally偶然地;D. Obviously明显地。根据前文“In fact, I watched in amazement that some of them started to (8) their work during lunch.”以及后文“we started inviting each other out for walks and discovered we had other topics of conversation beyond the common complaints about work”可知,作者和同事们一开始在午餐时间把工作放在一边,然后开始邀请对方出去散步,聊天。前后为时间上的递进关系。故选B。
10. 句意:如果我们不能改变环境,我们可以改变我们的态度。A. strategies策略;B. circumstances环境;C. responsibilities责任;D. principles原则。根据前文“I wanted to quit, but given the economy, it was hard to find another job. I felt (2) .”和“Our office was located in the downtown and I set out to (6) the area.”可知,作者想辞职,但是考虑到经济情况,很难找到工作,但是作者通过探索生活,午饭时间休息不工作,逐渐调整自己的心态:不能改变环境,我们可以改变态度。故选B。
51~60.【答案】B、A、C、D、A、A、D、C、B、B
【解析】(1)考查动词及语境理解。A.counted数数;B.cut削减;C.paid支付;D.raised筹集。句意:和许多公司一样,我的公司为了削减成本,没有在员工离职时补人。根据本句中"by not replacing people as they left"可知,此举是为了削减成本。故答案为B。
(2)考查动形容及语境理解。A.trapped受困的;B.fearful害怕的;C.shocked震惊的;D.hurt受伤的。句意:我感觉被困住了。根据前文"I wanted to quit,but given the economy,it was hard to find another job."可知,作者想辞职,但是考虑到经济情况,很难找到工作,这是进退两难的困境。故答案为A。
(3)考查名词及语境理解。A.work工作;B.way方法;C.view观点;D.plan计划。句意:后来和一个六岁女孩的谈话改变了我的看法。根据后文"If we can't change our(10),we can change our attitude."可知,作者的观点发生了变化:不能改变环境,但可以改变对待生活的态度。故答案为C。
(4)考查名词及语境理解。A.decision决定;B.explanation解释;C.secret秘密;D.answer回答。句意:这也是我的回答。根据前文"I grasped a sandwich as I tried to finish my work during lunch."和""What's your favorite subject?""Lunch.""以及后文"At lunch,I could talk with my friends,draw pictures or play games.There were no adults to tell me what to do.The time was mine."可知,作者因为工作陷入困境,不得不边午饭边工作,小女孩的回答解决了他的困扰,同时是也作者的内心所想,认为午饭时间就应该是自己的时间。故答案为D。
(5)考查动词及语境理解。A.take接受;B.make制作;C.find找到;D.stop停止。句意:所以我决定接受它。根据前文"I knew I was entitled to a lunch break at work."以及前后的因果关系可知,作者知道自己有权在工作时间享用午餐,作者准备接受并享用这项权利。故答案为A。
(6)考查动词及语境理解。A.explore探索;B.measure衡量;C.develop发展;D.identify确认。句意:我们的办公室位于市中心,我开始探索这个地区。根据后文"A few blocks away was an art museum with free admission.At the end of another street,I was surprised to discover some horses eating grass in a field."可知,作者在这个区域探索发现了自己之前未曾注意的生活。故答案为A。
(7)考查形容词及语境理解。A.innocent无辜的;B.determined下定决心的;C.sympathetic同情的;D.unpleasant令人不愉快的。句意:在午餐时间开始观光时,同事们对我投来了一些不愉快的目光,但我选择忽略它们。根据本句中"but I chose to ignore them"可知,前后为转折关系,同事们对作者投来了一些不愉快的目光,但是作者选择忽视。故答案为D。
(8)考查动词短语及语境理解。A.carry on继续;B.take over接管;C.put aside把……放在一边;D.go through经历。句意:事实上,我惊讶地看到他们中的一些人开始在午餐时间把工作放在一边。根据后文"we started inviting each other out for walks and discovered we had other topics of conversation beyond the common complaints about work."作者和同事出去散步,除了对工作的常见抱怨,我们还有其他话题可以聊,可以推知,作者发现同事中的一些人开始在午餐时间把工作放在一边。故答案为C。
(9)考查副词及语境理解。A.Generally笼统地;B.Gradually逐渐地;C.Accidentally偶然地;D.Obviously明显地。句意:渐渐地,我们开始邀请对方出去散步,并发现除了对工作的常见抱怨之外,我们还有其他话题可以聊。根据前文"In fact,I watched in amazement that some of them started to(8)their work during lunch."以及后文"we started inviting each other out for walks and discovered we had other topics of conversation beyond the common complaints about work"可知,作者和同事们一开始在午餐时间把工作放在一边,然后开始邀请对方出去散步,聊天。前后为时间上的递进关系。故答案为B。
(10)考查名词及语境理解。A.strategies策略;B.circumstances环境;C.responsibilities责任;D.principles原则。句意:如果我们不能改变环境,我们可以改变我们的态度。根据前文"I wanted to quit,but given the economy,it was hard to find another job.I felt(2)."和"Our office was located in the downtown and I set out to(6)the area."可知,作者想辞职,但是考虑到经济情况,很难找到工作,但是作者通过探索生活,午饭时间休息不工作,逐渐调整自己的心态:不能改变环境,我们可以改变态度。故答案为B。
本文是一篇记叙文。作者疲于工作,边午饭边工作,又想辞职,但是考虑到经济情况,很难找到工作。后来和一个女孩的谈话改变了看法,认为午饭时间就应该是自己的时间。逐渐调整了心态:不能改变环境,但可以改变对待生活的态度。
完形填空题的解题步骤:
1.通读全文,理解大意。重视首句信息,跳过空格,浏览全文,从整体上感知全文,理解文章大意,这是解题的基础。
2.瞻前顾后,避难就易。在理解文章大意的情况下,结合各选项的意义和用法,遵循先易后难的原则,先解决那些自己有把握的问题。对少数难题,暂时跳过,或许在上文中难以判断的题在下文中就有暗示或者明显的提示,或许一个在前面不能解答的题在填出了另一空后会令你豁然开朗。
3.复读全文,解决残敌。借助已经补全的空格,对全文有了更清楚的理解,可以集中解决所遗留的少数疑难问题。
4.再次复读,弥补疏漏,全部做好后,务必要结合自己选择的答案重新阅读短文内容,确保全文文意连贯。
61~70.【答案】B、D、D、A、C、B、A、B、C、D
【解析】【文章大意】本文为一记叙文。退休警察贝尔纳家遭小偷光顾,丢失的物件包括他珍贵的勋章,三个月后,利物浦参加垃圾清理计划的志愿者大卫在河道清理时,意外打捞到装有勋章的盒子,并按照上面的信息,找到了他,并交还给了他。
1. 句意:贝尔纳是一名82岁的退休警察,他失去了珍贵的勋章,伤心欲绝。A. damaged损坏;B. lost丢失;C. sold出售;D. dirtied弄脏。根据第一段“The thief took away some jewelry, some cash and his treasured medal given for his 32 years of (2) with Liverpool Police Station. (小偷偷走了一些珠宝、现金和他因在利物浦警察局工作32年而获得的珍贵勋章。)”可知,小偷偷了贝尔纳的勋章,所以贝尔纳失去了(lost)勋章。故选B。
2. 句意:小偷偷走了一些珠宝、现金和他因在利物浦警察局任职32年而获得的珍贵勋章。A. business业务;B. communication沟通;C. cooperation合作;D. service服务。根据句中的his treasured medal given for his 32 years可知,这个勋章是因为他多年的工作而得到的,此处考查名词serve,意为“长期、受到敬重的工作,效劳,服务”,常用名词短语service with…,意为“在……任职,工作”,故选D。
3. 句意:他用一块大磁铁从河里打捞金属垃圾30分钟后,他发现了一个蓝色的小金属盒子。A. net净赚;B. site使坐落在;C. cup做成杯状;D. fish搜寻,摸找。此处考查动词短语fish sth out of sth,意为“从……中取出,拿出,拖出……”,根据上一句“The young man was in a litter clean-up programme in Liverpool. (这名年轻人正在利物浦参加垃圾清理计划。)”,磁铁可以吸附一些金属,故这位年轻人用磁铁吸附河道里的金属垃圾,以清理河道。故选D。
4. 句意:如果我们没有先处理河里的所有垃圾,我永远不会找到勋章。A. tackled处理;B. deserted遗弃;C. recycled回收;D. buried掩埋。根据上文“The young man was in a litter clean-up programme in Liverpool. He had been using a large magnet (磁铁) to (3) metal rubbish out of the river for 30 minutes when he found a small blue metal box. (这名年轻人正在利物浦参加垃圾清理计划。他用一块大磁铁从河里打捞金属垃圾30分钟后,他发现了一个蓝色的小金属盒子。)”可知,这个垃圾清理计划包括了清理河道里的金属垃圾,tackled符合语境。故选A。
5. 句意:起初,我们发现了购物车和其他金属物品的旧碎片,但大约半小时后,我拽出一个盒子,上面写着“警察长期服务勋章”,真的就像大海捞针一样。A. magnet磁铁;B. rubbish垃圾;C. box盒子;D. jewelry珠宝。根据下文“The retired police officer was (8) when he received a call saying the medal had been found in a river, still in its metal box. (当这位退休警官接到电话说勋章在河里被发现时,勋章还装在金属盒子里,他非常惊讶。)”可知,勋章存放在盒子(box)里。故选C。
6. 句意:值得庆幸的是,奖章上刻着伯纳德的名字和奖章号码,大卫用它在网上追踪了这位前辈的电话号码。A. Apparently显然;B. Thankfully谢天谢地;C. Gradually逐渐;D. Consequently因此。能够通过勋章上的信息找到失主,是一件庆幸的事,Thankfully符合语境。故选B。
7. 句意:值得庆幸的是,奖章上刻着伯纳德的名字和奖章号码,大卫用它在网上追踪了这位前辈的电话号码。A. track追查;B. recall回想起;C. record记录;D. dial拨号。句中的the medal was carved with Bernard's name and the medal number可知,勋章上的信息方便David追查(track)到失主的电话号码。故选A。
8. 句意:(当这位退休警官接到电话说勋章在河里被发现时,勋章还装在金属盒子里,他非常惊讶。A. nervous紧张的;B. astonished惊讶;C. proud骄傲;D. embarrassed尴尬。根据第一段最后一句“He believed the medal was gone forever. (他以为奖章永远消失了。)”可知,原本伯纳德认为,勋章再也找不回来了,但现在有人打电话告知勋章的下落,他惊讶,在情理之中。故选B。
9. 句意:当他被告知发现它的年轻人将把它交给他时,他的脸上露出了笑容。A. awarded授予;B. submitted屈服;C. presented提交,交给;D. addressed致辞。根据下文“David then planned a visit to meet Bernard and returned the medal to him. (随后,大卫计划去拜访伯纳德,并把奖章还给了他。)”可知,David不但找到了失主,还亲自把勋章交给了(presented)他。故选C。
10. 句意:这确实是清理垃圾的最好回报。A. drive驱动;B. proof证明;C. wish愿望;D. reward奖励,回报。根据下文“It's amazing (这事令人惊奇)”,上文“I pulled out the (5) , and it's got 'Police Long Service Medal' written on it, It really was like finding a needle in a haystack (干草堆).(我拽出一个盒子,上面写着‘警察长期服务勋章’,真的就像大海捞针一样。)可知,清理河道金属垃圾的过程中,意外发现勋章,并归还失主,实属意料之外的好事,reward符合语境。故选D。
71~80.【答案】B、D、D、A、C、B、A、B、C、D
【解析】(1)考查动词及语境理解。A.damaged损坏;B.lost丢失;C.sold出售;D.dirtied弄脏。句意:贝尔纳是一名82岁的退休警察,他失去了珍贵的勋章,伤心欲绝。根据第一段"The thief took away some jewelry,some cash and his treasured medal given for his 32 years of(2)with Liverpool Police Station. "可知,小偷偷了贝尔纳的勋章,所以贝尔纳失去了(lost)勋章。故选B项。
(2)考查名词及语境理解。A.business业务;B.communication沟通;C.cooperation合作;D.service服务。句意:小偷偷走了一些珠宝、现金和他因在利物浦警察局任职32年而获得的珍贵勋章。根据句中的his treasured medal given for his 32 years可知,这个勋章是因为他多年的工作而得到的,此处考查名词serve,意为"长期、受到敬重的工作,效劳,服务",常用名词短语service with…,意为"在……任职,工作",故选D项。
(3)考查动词及语境理解。A.net净赚;B.site使坐落在;C.cup做成杯状;D.fish搜寻,摸找。句意:他用一块大磁铁从河里打捞金属垃圾30分钟后,他发现了一个蓝色的小金属盒子。此处考查动词短语fish sth out of sth,意为"从……中取出,拿出,拖出……",根据上一句"The young man was in a litter clean-up programme in Liverpool. ",磁铁可以吸附一些金属,故这位年轻人用磁铁吸附河道里的金属垃圾,以清理河道。故选D项。
(4)考查动词及语境理解。A.tackled处理;B.deserted遗弃;C.recycled回收;D.buried掩埋。句意:如果我们没有先处理河里的所有垃圾,我永远不会找到勋章。根据上文"The young man was in a litter clean-up programme in Liverpool.He had been using a large magnet (磁铁) to(3)metal rubbish out of the river for 30 minutes when he found a small blue metal box. "可知,这个垃圾清理计划包括了清理河道里的金属垃圾,tackled符合语境。故选A项。
(5)考查名词及语境理解。A.magnet磁铁;B.rubbish垃圾;C.box盒子;D.jewelry珠宝。句意:起初,我们发现了购物车和其他金属物品的旧碎片,但大约半小时后,我拽出一个盒子,上面写着"警察长期服务勋章",真的就像大海捞针一样。根据下文"The retired police officer was(8)when he received a call saying the medal had been found in a river,still in its metal box."可知,勋章存放在盒子(box)里。故选C项。
(6)考查副词及语境理解。A.Apparently显然;B.Thankfully谢天谢地;C.Gradually逐渐;D.Consequently因此。句意:值得庆幸的是,奖章上刻着伯纳德的名字和奖章号码,大卫用它在网上追踪了这位前辈的电话号码。能够通过勋章上的信息找到失主,是一件庆幸的事,Thankfully符合语境。故选B项。
(7)考查动词及语境理解。A.track追查;B.recall回想起;C.record记录;D.dial拨号。句意:值得庆幸的是,奖章上刻着伯纳德的名字和奖章号码,大卫用它在网上追踪了这位前辈的电话号码。句中的the medal was carved with Bernard's name and the medal number可知,勋章上的信息方便David追查(track)到失主的电话号码。故选A项。
(8)考查形容词及语境理解。A.nervous紧张的;B.astonished惊讶;C.proud骄傲;D.embarrassed尴尬。句意:当这位退休警官接到电话说勋章在河里被发现时,勋章还装在金属盒子里,他非常惊讶。根据第一段最后一句"He believed the medal was gone forever. "可知,原本伯纳德认为,勋章再也找不回来了,但现在有人打电话告知勋章的下落,他惊讶,在情理之中。故选B项。
(9)考查动词及语境理解。A.awarded授予;B.submitted屈服;C.presented提交,交给;D.addressed致辞。句意:当他被告知发现它的年轻人将把它交给他时,他的脸上露出了笑容。根据下文"David then planned a visit to meet Bernard and returned the medal to him. "可知,David不但找到了失主,还亲自把勋章交给了(presented)他。故选C项。
(10)考查名词及语境理解。A.drive驱动;B.proof证明;C.wish愿望;D.reward奖励,回报。句意:这确实是清理垃圾的最好回报。根据下文"It's amazing (这事令人惊奇)",上文"I pulled out the(5),and it's got 'Police Long Service Medal' written on it,It really was like finding a needle in a haystack (干草堆). "可知,清理河道金属垃圾的过程中,意外发现勋章,并归还失主,实属意料之外的好事,reward符合语境。故选D项。
本文为一记叙文。退休警察贝尔纳家遭小偷光顾,丢失的物件包括他珍贵的勋章,三个月后,利物浦参加垃圾清理计划的志愿者大卫在河道清理时,意外打捞到装有勋章的盒子,并按照上面的信息,找到了他,并交还给了他。
做完形填空首先要通读全文,了解大意。一篇完形填空的文章有许多空格,所以,必须先通读一至两遍,才能大概了解文章的内容。千万不要看一句,做一句。其次要逐句分析,前后一致。选择答案时,要考虑整个句子的内容,包括搭配、时态、语法等。答案全部填完后,再通读一遍文章,检查是否通顺流畅,用词得当,意思正确。
81~90.【答案】B、A、D、B、C、D、C、A、C、A
【解析】(1)考查动词及语境理解。A.controlled控制;B.sensed感受到;C.supported支持;D.expected期望。句意:他如此沉浸于比赛,以至于每个人都感受到了他对运动的热爱。根据前文"Jerry was so absorbed in it"可知,Jerry如此沉浸于这次比赛,因此周围的人都感受到了他对运动的热爱,故选B。
(2)考查形容词及语境理解。A.thirsty渴望的;B.realistic现实的,真实的;C.cautious谨慎的,小心的;D.selfish自私的。句意:他也渴望得到一件足球服。根据前文"his passion for sports"可知,他热爱运动,因此他对得到一件足球服产生了渴望的态度,故选A。
(3)考查名词及语境理解。A.confidence信心;B.motivation动力;C.inspiration灵感,鼓励;D.patience耐心。句意:她妈妈说道:"好的,但是你需要有耐心"。根据前文"Whatever he desires,he asks his parents to purchase it in a split of seconds."可知,无论他想要什么,都会让父母马上给他买,故此处他妈妈答应给他买球服,但要求他要有耐心,故选D。
(4)考查名词及语境理解。A.decision决定;B.response回应;C.judgement评论,判断;D.recognition辨认,识别。句意:但是几天过去了,他的父母没有任何回应。根据后文"His dream seemed to collapse."可知,他的梦想似乎要破灭了,故此处表示没有从父母那里得到任何回应,故选B。
(5)考查动词及语境理解。A.purchase购买;B.exchange交换;C.paint画画;D.sew缝。句意:他可以在他的一件T恤上画,画出一件球服,但是他又担心妈妈看到会责备他。根据后文""I may not get the uniform,but I can try to paint the image on my T-shirt,I thought.""的提示可知,此处表示他可以自己在一件T恤上作画,故选C。
(6)考查名词及语境理解。A.interest兴趣;B.energy能量;C.courage勇气;D.care小心,护理。句意:他也很小心地避免颜色染到另一面。根据空后"to avoid the spread of color onto the other side of it."可知,此处指他很小心地作画,故选D。
(7)考查形容词及语境理解。A.eager渴望的;B.surprised惊讶的;C.afraid害怕的;D.relieved如释重负的。句意:他不敢面对他的妈妈。根据前文"He could( )_____one of his T-shirts,but what if his mother saw and scolded (责备)?"可知,他担心他的母亲会责备他,故此处表示他害怕面对他的母亲,故选C。
(8)考查动词及语境理解。A.appreciated欣赏,感谢;B.blamed责备;C.rewarded奖励,奖赏;D.thanked感谢。句意:但是出乎意料的是,他的母亲奖励了他,且没有在意这个错误。根据后文"She did not mind the T-shirt in the presence of the idea of painting."可知,她很欣赏儿子在T恤上画画的这个想法,故选A。
(9)考查名词及语境理解。A.taste品尝;B.fondness喜欢;C.talent天赋;D.fear害怕。句意:如果我们完全满足了你想要的一切,你内在的天赋就会被埋没。根据空后的"would have been hidden"可知,此处指天赋会被埋没,故选C。
(10)考查名词及语境理解。A.willpower毅力,意志力;B.honesty诚实;C.responsibility责任;D.tolerance耐心,忍耐力。句意:这也就增加了你实现目标的毅力。根据前文"You wouldn't have thought of other alternative in getting the uniform."可知,此处指这些事就增加了实现目标的毅力,故选A。
本位为一篇记叙文。讲述了Jerry喜欢足球比赛,因此想要得到一件足球服,但是妈妈答应他后,很长时间都没有兑现,因此他就在一件T恤上画画来设计自己的足球服。被妈妈发现了,妈妈夸奖了他为此付出的努力。
做完形填空首先要通读全文,了解大意。一篇完形填空的文章有许多空格,所以,必须先通读一至两遍,才能大概了解文章的内容。千万不要看一句,做一句。其次要逐句分析,前后一致。选择答案时,要考虑整个句子的内容,包括搭配、时态、语法等。答案全部填完后,再通读一遍文章,检查是否通顺流畅了,用词得当,意思正确。
91~100.【答案】B、A、D、B、C、D、C、A、C、A
【解析】【文章大意】本文是一篇记叙文。Jerry喜欢足球比赛,因此想要得到一件足球服,但是妈妈答应他后,很长时间都没有兑现,因此他就在一件T恤上画画来设计自己的足球服。被妈妈发现了,妈妈夸奖了他为此付出的努力。
1. 句意:他如此沉浸于比赛,以至于每个人都感受到了他对运动的热爱。A. controlled控制;B. sensed感受到;C. supported支持;D. expected期望。根据前文“Jerry was so absorbed in it”可知,Jerry如此沉浸于这次比赛,因此周围的人都感受到了他对运动的热爱,故选B。
2. 句意:他也渴望得到一件足球服。A. thirsty渴望的;B. realistic现实的,真实的;C. cautious谨慎的,小心的; D. selfish自私的。根据前文“his passion for sports”可知,他热爱运动,因此他对得到一件足球服产生了渴望的态度,故选A。
3. 句意:她妈妈说道:“好的,但是你需要有耐心”。A. confidence信心;B. motivation动力;C. inspiration灵感,鼓励;D. patience耐心。根据前文“Whatever he desires, he asks his parents to purchase it in a split of seconds.”可知,之前无论他想要什么,都会让父母马上给他买,故此处他妈妈答应给他买球服,但要求他要有耐心,故选D。
4. 句意:但是几天过去了,他的父母没有任何回应。A. decision决定;B. response回应;C. judgement评论,判断;D. recognition辨认,识别。根据后文“His dream seemed to collapse.”可知,他的梦想似乎要破灭了,故此处表示没有从父母那里得到任何回应,故选B。
5. 句意:他可以在他的一件T恤上作画,画出一件球服,但是他又担心妈妈看到会责备他。A. purchase购买;B. exchange交换;C. paint画画;D. sew缝。根据后文““I may not get the uniform, but I can try to paint the image on my T-shirt, I thought.””的提示可知,此处表示他可以自己在一件T恤上作画,故选C。
6. 句意:他也很小心地避免颜色染到另一面。A. interest兴趣;B. energy能量;C. courage勇气;D. care小心,护理。根据空后“to avoid the spread of color onto the other side of it.”可知,此处指他很小心地作画,故选D。
7. 句意:他不敢面对他的妈妈。A. eager渴望的;B. surprised惊讶的;C. afraid害怕的;D. relieved如释重负的。根据前文“He could (5) one of his T-shirts, but what if his mother saw and scolded (责备) ”可知,他担心他的母亲会责备他,故此处表示他害怕面对他的母亲,故选C。
8. 句意:但是出乎意料的是,他的母亲奖励了他,且没有在意这个错误。A. appreciated欣赏,感谢;B. blamed责备;C. rewarded奖励,奖赏;D. thanked感谢。根据后文“She did not mind the T-shirt in the presence of the idea of painting.”可知,她很欣赏儿子在T恤上画画的这个想法,故选A。
9. 句意:如果我们完全满足了你想要的一切,你内在的天赋就会被埋没。A. taste品尝;B. fondness喜欢;C. talent天赋;D. fear害怕。根据空后的“would have been hidden”可知,此处指天赋会被埋没,故选C。
10. 句意:这也就增加了你实现目标的毅力。A. willpower毅力,意志力;B. honesty诚实;C. responsibility责任;D. tolerance耐心,忍耐力。根据前文“You wouldn't have thought of other alternative in getting the uniform.”可知,此处指这些事就增加了实现目标的毅力,故选A。
101~110.【答案】C、B、D、A、D、C、A、B、C、D
【解析】(1)考查名词及语境理解。A.memory记忆;B.dream梦;C.highlight最好(或最精彩、最激动人心)的部分;D.comfort安慰。根据下文"I could watch the horses for hours. "可知,公园入口处的旋转木马一直是最让Marlene激动的。故选C。
(2)考查形容词及语境理解。A.immediate立刻的;B.lasting持久的;C.accurate准确的;D.general普遍的。根据上文"She got excited the moment her family drove into Joyland's parking lot. "可知,Joyland无疑给Marlene留下了持久的印象。故选B。
(3)考查副词及语境理解。A.suddenly突然;B.definitely肯定地;C.hesitantly犹豫地;D.eventually最终。根据下文"found her way to Chance's art and decoration department,becoming one of the lead horse artists"可知,她最终进入了Chance的艺术和装饰部门。故选D。
(4)考查动词及语境理解。A.decline下降;B.break打破;C.boost提高;D.return回来。根据下文"Local preservation organizations purchased some of the park's historical items,and Joyland's thirty-six carousel horses were donated to Botanica"可知,Joyland的入场率开始下降。故选A。
(5)考查动词短语及语境理解。A.went down下来;B.fell down倒下;C.got down下来;D.shut down关闭。根据下文"Local preservation organizations purchased some of the park's historical items,and Joyland's thirty-six carousel horses were donated to Botanica"可知,Joyland关闭了。故选D。
(6)考查动词及语境理解。A.replace代替;B.rearrange重新安排;C.restore修复;D.reuse再次使用。根据下文"the old,broken horses"可知,旋转木马旧了,Botanica请Marlene修复这些破旧的马。故选C。
(7)考查动词及语境理解。A.displayed展示;B.moved移动;C.protected保护;D.advertised打广告。根据下文"for the public to see"可知,Marlene每完成一匹马,Botanica就把它们展示给公众看。故选A。
(8)考查形容词及语境理解。A.modern现代的;B.different不同的;C.attractive吸引人的;D.unique独特的。根据下文"compared to their glory (辉煌) days at Joyland"可知,它们看起来与在Joyland的辉煌岁月相比有所不同。故选B。
(9)考查形容词及语境理解。A.basic基本的;B.unexpected出乎意料的;C.common常见的;D.remarkable非凡的。根据上文"the horses impressed observers even more than they had before"可知,当Wichita的人看到它们时,他们最常见的问题是:"我们能骑它们吗?"故选C。
(10)考查名词及语境理解。A.repairmen修理工;B.customers顾客;C.residents居民;D.adults成年人。根据下文"they remembered riding the horses at Joyland when they were kids"可知,句子表示"即使成年后,他们也记得小时候在Joyland骑过马"。故选D。
这是一篇记叙文,主要讲述了Marlene Irvin帮助修复Joyland又旧又破的旋转木马,给人们留下了深刻的印象。
完形填空考查学生综合运用语言的能力。做题时,要先通读