2024届高考英语 二轮复习 完形填空 限时练（含解析）
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Cloze 1
I was a stay-at-home dad, which gave me plenty of time to cook. Ever since I was a kid, cooking had been one of my 1 . My dad had given me some great advice. "If you're gonna cook," he began, "you might as well make sure it's tasty." So with that 2 , I'd set about making each dish as 3 as I could. I figured that if something looked and 4 good, then chances were that it would taste great too.
One day, I was surfing the Internet when I noticed my best friend, Dave, had 5 a video of him cooking. He was 6 with The Fathering Project, a non-profit organization that helped men be the best dads they could be. "We're always looking for content," he said. "Can you 7 your videos with us " I was more than happy to 8 other fathers to get into the kitchen. So I started to 9 videos of my cooking. I also gave viewers plenty of 10 . "The kitchen can be a place to 11 with others," I told them. My son and daughter helped me with washing and cutting, but most importantly, we all shared a 12 with each other.
My videos grew so 13 that dads around the country were setting out for my suggestions. It's been an enormous 14 to transform my enthusiasm into something that's helping others. I hope my videos will keep giving dads a taste of the 15 cooking brings to our lives.
1A.choices B.jobs C.passions D.dreams
2A.evidence B.philosophy C.permit D.warning
3A.large B.simple C.memorable D.expensive
4A.smelt B.sounded C.remained D.felt
5A.reserved B.posted C.downloaded D.sold
6A.settled B.satisfied C.compared D.involved
7A.share B.exchange C.trouble D.confirm
8A.qualify B.require C.encourage D.persuade
9A.review B.film C.watch D.select
10A.likes B.orders C.requests D.tips
11A.argue B.compete C.connect D.agree
12A.laugh B.story C.lesson D.discussion
13A.familiar B.popular C.wild D.visible
14A.chance B.pleasure C.responsibility D.task
15A.magic B.energy C.fail D.effect
Cloze 2
In many ways, Gitanjali Rao is an ordinary 11-year-old, lively and chatty, yet her scientific spirit makes a huge difference. Last month, she 1 the top prize at the Discovery Education 3M Young Scientist Challenge for her invention.
What 2 Gitanjali's work was that her city faced a water emergency with too much lead in its water. "The idea didn't 3 to me until I saw my parents try to do water tests. The test strips may show inaccurate results, which weren't very 4 ," she recalls. She then searched for suitable materials with continued efforts and 5 found that carbon nanotube(纳米管) sensors can be used to sense chemicals. Gitanjali 6 to build a small blue housing using the 3-D printer at her school with computer chips and a battery inside. A free app, which Gitanjali designed under 7 from her computer science teacher, gives instant 8 and sends the data to a linked phone through an attached device.
The process of designing her project wasn't always 9 , though. Kathleen Shafer, a scientist paired with Gitanjali as her teacher in summer, 10 along the way. In the award ceremony, Gitanjali also 11 her parents with constant support and 12 to try "crazy ideas". Gitanjali received $25, 000 to further develop her program along with the great 13 of winning the contest. According to Shafer, who 14 Gitanjali, "she shows a lot of motivation to solve 15 issues through science".
1A.earned B.designed C.offered D.made
2A.exposed B.improved C.defined D.inspired
3A.stick B.belong C.occur D.apply
4A.simple B.reliable C.predictable D.creative
5A.initially B.immediately C.temporarily D.eventually
6A.managed B.promised C.pretended D.happened
7A.observation B.command C.instruction D.control
8A.access B.results C.decisions D.approval
9A.optional B.complete C.continuous D.smooth
10A.changed B.risked C.helped D.followed
11A.stresses B.credits C.impresses D.provides
12A.encouragement B.request C.struggle D.pressure
13A.fortune B.intention C.honor D.potential
14A.keeps up with B.gets along with C.takes care of D.speaks highly of
mercial B.practical C.academic D.systematic
Cloze 3
Natalie and Callie, both 13 years old, started raising monarch butterflies(黑脉金斑蝶) for fun in 2020. But after realizing monarch butterflies were an endangered species, their 1 soon turned into a serious mission.
They learned that the population of monarch butterflies had 2 since the early 1990s, due to habitat __3__ and widespread use of chemicals, which made the milkweeds monarch butterflies 4 for their main diet dangerous to eat.
So the girls teamed up with a national nonprofit group to plant a native garden 5 for the monarch butterflies. The garden grew organic milkweeds that 6 and kept the butterflies. To help 7 the locals to sustain the monarch butterfly's population, they created an exhibition about monarch butterflies in the local library. They also wanted to put up an educational sign in town, but it 8 a lot. To cover the expense, they set up a stand at the Farmers Market to sell their 9 milkweeds for people to plant. Although the fundraising days were 10 , they finally succeeded in earning enough money with their hard work and people's support.
The team has won the Silver Award for their 11 of taking care of these butterflies, but they are not __12__ with their work. "Our next step is to cut down on the use of 13 to guarantee a safe environment for the monarch butterflies," said Natalie. In the award ceremony, their teacher Brian 14 , "I am so proud of them for their constant 15 ."
1A.dream B.hobby C.career D.decision
2A.doubled B.aged C.declined D.exploded
3A.management B.assessment C.selection D.destruction
4A.relied on B.kept off C.broke down D.gave away
5A.partly B.secretly C.rarely D.specially
6A.attracted B.protected C.monitored D.trapped
7A.employ B.educate C.force D.limit
8A.meant B.cost C.changed D.hurt
9A.dry B.medical C.healthy D.wild
10A.pleasing B.light C.long D.disappointing
11A.project B.concept C.schedule D.assignment
12A.concerned B.connected C.finished D.occupied
13A.chemicals B.time C.funds D.energy
14A.quoted B.continued C.replied D.commented
15A.donations B.support C.patience D.efforts
Cloze 4
Like most people, I have to work for a living. I have a bank loan, and other __1__ I have to pay. But I certainly don't have a 9-to-5 2 . I decided long ago that I could not 3 fixed working hours for a big company and that I certainly wasn't suitable to 4 in an office day in and day out. I work 5 as a writer, garden designer, and sustainability consultant. For many days I work long hours, but I have a lot of 6 and control over everything. I have found my 7 —what I really want to do.
But I fully appreciate that most people are not in such a 8 position and some of them have no choice but to 9 the work they do not like. Therefore, many people feel 10 in their jobs even when they are not really stuck at all. Finding sustainable solutions and a better quality of life means 11 long and hard about what you really want to do, and how you can 12 that goal.
Working for yourself is beneficial on 13 levels: you save time, you save money, and you can potentially 14 your carbon footprint. Consider this: Management consultancy firm WSP found working from 15 can help reduce your carbon footprint in the summer months.
1A.wages B.rents C.bills D.fines
2A.habit B.job C.workout D.trip
3A.arrange B.resist C.avoid D.bear
4A.arrive B.compete C.sit D.communicate
5A.dully B.occasionally C.cooperatively D.independently
6A.judgement B.flexibility C.burden D.doubt
7A.routine B.style C.pressure D.passion
8A.fortunate B.promising C.profitable D.permanent
9A.submit to B.leave out C.make for D.depart from
10A.interested B.relaxed C.engaged D.trapped
plaining B.thinking C.worrying D.arguing
12A.reach B.ignore C.discover D.switch
13A.special B.multiple C.high D.spiritual
14A.decrease B.record C.calculate D.increase
15A.nothing B.reality C.home D.office
Cloze 5
What do you do with your clothes that you can't or don't want to wear anymore Through cutting, stitching(缝) and redesigning. Baxter Salzwedel has found a 1 way to be environmentally friendly.
In March 2022, recycling clothes 2 the teenager from Lakeside High School a finalist spot in the Young Entrepreneur Live Competition. The competition was hosted by Junior Achievement of Wisconsin, a nonprofit organization. He won a scholarship of $10,000 for his 3 clothing brand The Mad Patcher.
In the beginning, Baxter just worked with clothes for fun. He learned his 4 skills from his grandmother at a young age. He then started to 5 his old jeans to try and make cool new designs.
The fun hobby quickly turned into 6 for Baxter when his classmates started asking him to make customized clothing for them and they 7 for it."I can't make so many clothes for free," said Baxter.
In 2021, Baxter started his clothing 8 . He now uses colorful and patterned pieces from other clothes to 9 his patchwork(拼缝物) designs, like jeans, shirts and jackets. He only uses donated or __10__ materials to ensure maximum sustainability.
Baxter has earned thousands of dollars through selling his clothes and he has 11 25 percent of his profits to some nonprofit environmental conservation organizations.
He was 12 as a finalist out of dozens of applicants across the US. The finalist needs to have successful business experience, growth potential, innovation and 13 involvement. "It was amazing to do that and meet all sorts of young people with similar ideas," Baxter said 14 . For Baxter, The Mad Patcher is a lifelong 15 worth working on.
plicated B.traditional C.fashionable D.casual
2A.earned B.bought C.left D.made
3A.sustainable B.affordable C.unforgettable D.recognizable
4A.painting B.driving C.cooking D.sewing
5A.put down B.set down C.tear up D.make up
6A.business B.task C.glory D.duty
7A.worked B.paid C.cheered D.clapped
8A.course B.show C.shop D.brand
9A.find B.advertise C.display D.create
10A.plastic B.recycled C.colorful D.artificial
11A.returned B.submitted C.donated D.lent
12A.selected B.regarded C.described D.interviewed
13A.political B.social C.academic D.scientific
14A.calmly B.nervously C.excitedly D.patiently
15A.research B.test C.assignment D.project
Cloze 6
When I retired, my wife Peg said, "Great! You'll have time to clean the garage!" After 30 years' 1 as director of a radio station, I would finally have more time for housework, but I worried I'd lose the sense of 2 I had felt in my profession.
I pushed at the garage's wooden doors, but they were as 3 as I felt in this new stage of my life. I finally got the doors open and started to empty the shelves. Then my hand hit something 4 . It was a common old metal can. I 5 the cover and found a 6 envelope with a postmark of May 13, 1940 inside. 7 , I opened it and found some flower seeds in it. "Eighty years old! I wonder if they'll still grow," I thought to myself.
I 8 the seeds in a plastic pot. I checked it every day, but nothing happened. "I guess they're just too __9__ to be any good," I told Peg in 10 . I picked up the pot to get rid of it, but something made me __11__. I changed my mind and set it aside. Meanwhile, I was keeping 12 , buying some books to improve my photography skills and teaching my granddaughters everything I knew about gardening and dogs.
Six weeks later, I was out in the yard when I 13 to notice the pot. A new bit of green—a leaf had __14__. I proudly showed it off to my granddaughters. "Look, girls! Even something this old can still _15_for its purpose and be pretty cool. Just like your grandpapa!"
1A.dream B.belief C.study D.service
2A.freedom B.purpose C.trust D.security
3A.worn B.stuck C.broken D.lost
4A.delicate B.special C.hard D.sharp
5A.removed B.washed C.cleaned D.fastened
6A.labeled B.selected C.yellowed D.ruined
7A.Curiously B.Sincerely C.Skillfully D.Bravely
8A.collected B.planted C.abandoned D.stored
9A.old B.wet C.weak D.small
10A.anger B.surprise C.regret D.relief
11A.delay B.reflect C.hesitate D.disappoint
12A.upset B.awake C.social D.busy
13A.expected B.attempted C.failed D.happened
14A.shown up B.fallen off C.taken off D.dried up
pete B.grow C.survive D.relax
Cloze 7
While most teenagers spend the summer hanging out, Ke'Nyzjah Ferebee doesn't join them. Filling cake orders and updating her website 1 the 17-year-old high school student. Ferebee __2__ KaykeBakery, a home-based business.
Ferebee started baking out of 3 in the year 2020. Her first attempt 4 . But she made more cakes the next day and 5 her techniques through teaching videos every day. "I saw other people's decorated cakes and was 6 to be a cake artist instead of just a baker," Ferebee said. After 7 , she asked her parents about setting up a business. "Seeing how 8 she was," Ferebee's mother recalled, "we 9 , starting helping her handle all the legalities for its opening." Soon, she had 10 customers that always come to her for custom cakes. " 11 , dealing with school and a business is tough sometimes, but I have 12 to get through it," she said. "I'm glad to be able to do what I love."
Always considered a 13 , Ferebee finished her senior year with almost full marks. She plans to __14__ cake decorating after high school. "I'm thinking about starting nonprofit organizations." In these years, besides learning various techniques, Ferebee has become more 15 . "I have realized I'm with great potential and power."
1A.change B.occupy C.bother D.attract
2A.assists B.joins C.finds D.runs
3A.curiosity B.necessity C.passion D.duty
4A.failed B.began C.arrived D.mattered
5A.applied B.perfected C.shared D.presented
6A.reminded B.advised C.instructed D.inspired
parison B.discussion C.consideration D.preparation
8A.gifted B.young C.prepared D.serious
9A.wondered B.approved C.worried D.hesitated
10A.regular B.potential C.favoured D.popular
11A.Unexpectedly B.Unnoticeably C.Unfortunately D.Unavoidably
12A.intended B.promised C.managed D.continued
13A.model B.graduate C.specialist D.supporter
14A.keep to B.go beyond C.jump at D.work on
15A.devoted B.modest C.confident D.responsible
1.【解析】"我"是一个全职父亲,从小喜欢烹饪。"我"的朋友加入了"父亲项目",这是一个非营利性组织,旨在帮助男士成为最好的父亲。"我"也拍摄烹饪视频上传到网上,得到了全国各地父亲的响应。
1.C 根据下文内容可知,在"我"小的时候,烹饪就成了"我"的热爱之一。passion"酷爱,热衷的爱好(或活动等)"。
2.B 父亲说,如果想要做饭,则最好确保它是美味的。由此可知,这是父亲告诫"我"的生活信条,philosophy在此意为"生活的信条(或态度)",属于熟词生义,故B项正确。evidence"证据";permit"许可证";warning"警告"。
【易错点拨】
当完形填空四个选项的基本含义均不符合语境时,一定要细心分析,四个选项中肯定出现了熟词生义,考生要做到:
第一步,检索知识储备:判断基本含义与上下文语境是否吻合,如果不吻合,再检索自己对熟词生义的积累,努力查找,做出正确判断。
第二步,合理推断含义:如果遇到不熟悉的衍生义,要学会对基本含义进行合理衍生,切勿生搬硬套,大多数熟词生义都是可以在合理的衍生区间内做出正确推断的。
3.C 结合语境可知,"我"尽"我"所能把每道菜做得令人难忘。memorable"难忘的"。
4.A 根据空后的"taste great too"并结合常识可知,"我"想如果某样东西看起来、闻起来都很好,那么它尝起来很可能也会很好。smell"闻起来"。
5.B 根据空前的"surfing the Internet"和空后的"a video of him cooking"可知,有一天,"我"在网上注意到
"我"最好的朋友Dave上传了一段他做饭的视频。reserve"预订";post"公布,张贴";download"下载";sell"出售"。
6.D 根据空后的"The Fathering Project, a non-profit organization"可知,"我"的朋友参加了"父亲项目"。be involved in/with...为固定搭配,意为"参与……"。settle"结束(争论),移民定居";satisfied"满意的";
compare"(与……)相比"。
7.A 此处表示"你能和我们分享你的视频吗 "。share sth. with sb.为固定搭配,意为"和某人分享某物"。exchange"交换";confirm"证实"。
8.C "我"非常乐意鼓励其他父亲走进厨房。encourage sb. to do sth.为固定搭配,意为"鼓励某人做某事"。qualify"使有权(做某事),取得资格(或学历)";require"需要";persuade"说服"。
9.B 此处表示"因此,我开始拍摄我的烹饪视频"。film在此作动词,意为"拍摄电影",属于熟词生义,故B项正确。review"复查";watch"观看";select"选择"。
10.D 根据语境和本句中的"gave viewers plenty of"可知,"我"还给了观看者许多建议。like"点赞";order"命令";request"要求"。
11.C 根据空后的"with others",再结合下句叙述的"我"的儿女帮助"我"洗菜和切菜可知,厨房还是一个与他人沟通的地方。connect with sb.为固定搭配,意为"与……建立良好关系,沟通"。argue"争论";compete"竞争";agree"同意"。
12.A 结合语境可知,"我"的儿女帮"我"洗菜和切菜,最重要的是,"我们"一起欢笑。lesson"教训";discussion"讨论"。
13.B 析语境:根据"dads around the country were setting out for my suggestions"可知,全国的父亲都开始采纳"我"的建议→做推断:由此可知,"我"的视频深受欢迎→定答案:familiar"熟悉的";popular"受喜爱的,受欢迎的";wild"野生的";visible"可见的"。故选B项。
14.B 析语境:根据"transform my enthusiasm into something that's helping others"可知,"我"把自己的热情转化为帮助他人的事物→做推断:结合常识可知,这让"我"感到很快乐→定答案:chance"机会";pleasure"快乐,满意";responsibility"责任";task"任务"。故选B项。
15.A 结合语境可知,"我"希望"我"的视频能继续让父亲们尝到烹饪给我们生活带来的神奇。magic"神奇";energy"精力";fail"不及格";effect"效果"。
2.【解析】 文章主要讲的是11岁女生Gitanjali Rao研发出一款可以灵敏探测水中铅含量的免费程序,赢得集团教育部门3M青年科学家挑战赛头等奖的故事。
1.A 由上文的"her scientific spirit makes a huge difference"和下文的"In the award ceremony"可知,她的发明赢得了奖项,故选A。earn"赢得";design"设计";offer"提供";make"制作"。
2.D 从下文的"The idea"可知,此处强调这项发明的缘由,故选D。expose"暴露,显示";improve"提升";
define"给……下定义,确定";inspire"激发,唤起"。
3.C 根据上一句的内容和语境可知,此处表示直到Gitanjali Rao看到父母尝试去做水质测试,她才想到这个主意。occur to sb."被某人想到,出现在某人头脑中",故选C。stick to"坚持";belong to"属于";apply to"适用于"。
4.B 根据上文中的"inaccurate"可知,测试条可能显示不准确的结果,因此不可靠,故选B。simple"简单的";
reliable"可靠的";predictable"可预料的";creative"有创造力的"。
5.D 根据上文的"with continued efforts"可知,过程并不容易,故选D。initially"起初";immediately"立即";
temporarily"暂时地";eventually"最终"。
6.A 根据下文的"A free app, which Gitanjali designed"可知,此处介绍发明的具体形式,表示她设法在学校使用3D打印机建造了一个蓝色的小房子,里面有计算机芯片和电池,故选A。
manage"设法做成";promise"承诺";pretend"假装";happen"碰巧"。
7.C 根据下一段中的"Kathleen Shafer, a scientist paired with Gitanjali as her teacher in summer"可知,这个免费的应用程序是Gitanjali在计算机科学老师的指导下设计成的,故选 C。observation"观察";command "命令";instruction"指导";control"控制"。
8.B 根据下文的"sends the data to a linked phone through an attached device"可知,本句介绍应用程序的具体使用情况,此处指应用程序迅速给出结果,并通过附加装置把数据传送到相连接的手机上,故选B。access"通道";result"结果";decision"决定";approval"同意"。
9.D 根据下文内容可知,老师的指导和父母的不断支持和鼓励给了她很大的帮助。 "though"表示转折,强调过程的辛苦,故选D。optional"选择性的";complete"完整的";continuous"持续的";smooth"顺利的"。
10.C 根据上文的"Gitanjali designed under 7 from her computer science teacher"可知,此处应是表示Kathleen Shafer,与她组队并担任她暑期教师的科学家,全程帮助了她,故选C。change "改变";risk"冒险";
help"帮助";follow"跟随"。
11.B 根据下文的"her parents with constant support"和语境可知,此处表示在颁奖典礼上,Gitanjali也感谢父母不断的支持和鼓励,让她去尝试"疯狂的想法",故选B。stress"强调";credit"认为是……的功劳;把……归于";impress"使留下深刻印象";provide"提供,供应"。
12.A 根据上文的"support"以及语境并结合选项可知,此处选A。encouragement"鼓励";request"请求";
struggle"挣扎";pressure"压力"。
【名师点津】
完形填空的有些试题可能无法通过上下文语境直接得出答案,这时考生可利用排除法解题。先排除明显错误的选项,缩小选择的范围,然后利用代入法,将选项一一代入原句中,通过翻译、对比,最终确定答案。
13.C 根据上文的"Gitanjali received $25, 000 to further develop her program along with"和下文的"winning the contest"可知,此处表示Gitanjali获得了25 000美元的奖金去进一步研发程序,同时获得了赢得比赛的巨大荣誉,故选C。fortune"运气";intention"意图";honor"荣誉";potential"潜力"。
14.D 根据下文的"she shows a lot of motivation"可知,此处是Shafer对Gitanjali的积极评价,故选D。keep up with"与……齐步前进";get along with "与……和睦相处";take care of"照顾";speak highly of"高度评价……"。
15.B 根据上文内容可知,Gitanjali设计应用程序是为了探测水中的铅含量,她是通过科学的方式解决实际的问题,故选B。commercial"商业的";practical"实际的";academic"学术的";systematic"系统的"。
3.【解析】 本文主要讲述了13岁的Natalie和Callie之前把养黑脉金斑蝶当作一个业余爱好,但是当她们了解到黑脉金斑蝶是濒危物种后,便开始采取措施保护黑脉金斑蝶。她们与一个全国性的非营利性团体合作种植有机马利筋来吸引和培育黑脉金斑蝶,举办黑脉金斑蝶展览以培养人们对这种蝴蝶的保护意识,筹款在镇里搭建黑脉金斑蝶教育标牌等。她们的举动得到了老师的肯定。
1.B 根据上文中的"started raising monarch butterflies(黑脉金斑蝶) for fun"可知,Natalie和Callie之前养黑脉金斑蝶只是一种业余爱好(hobby)。career"职业";decision"决定"。
2.C 根据上文中的"monarch butterflies were an endangered species"可知,黑脉金斑蝶的数量在下降(declined)。double"(使)加倍";age"(使)变老,(使)苍老";explode"爆炸,激增"。
3.D 根据语境可知,此处讲的是黑脉金斑蝶数量下降的原因。根据空后的"widespread use of chemicals"和常识可知,黑脉金斑蝶数量下降的原因之一是栖息地遭到了破坏(destruction)。management"经营,管理";
assessment"评估,评定";selection"选择,挑选,选拔"。
4.A 根据空后的"their main diet dangerous to eat"可知,黑脉金斑蝶依赖(relied on)马利筋作为其主要食物。keep off"与……保持距离,使不碰到";break down"分解,出故障,失败";give away"赠送,丧失(优势),泄露"。
5.D 根据下文中的"grew organic milkweeds"可知,两个女孩联合一个全国性的非营利性团体在当地种了一个专门(specially)针对黑脉金斑蝶的花园。partly"在一定程度上";rarely"罕有,很少,不常"。
6.A 析语境:上文中讲到了马利筋是黑脉金斑蝶的主要食物。结合上文中的"grew organic
milkweeds"可知,她们在花园里种植了有机马利筋→做推断:有机马利筋可以吸引(attracted)黑脉金斑蝶→定答案:故选A项。monitor"监视,检查,跟踪调查";trap"使陷入困境"。
7.B 根据语境和常识可知,她们在当地图书馆举办展览是为了教育(educate)当地人维持黑脉金斑蝶的数
量。employ"雇用,使用,运用";force"强迫";limit"限制,限量"。
8.B 根据下文中的"To cover the expense"和"the fundraising"可知,在镇里搭建教育标牌花费(cost)很大。
9.C 此处呼应上文中的"organic milkweeds",因此这些马利筋是健康的(healthy)。wild"野生的"。
10.C 根据下文中的"they finally succeeded in earning enough money"可以推断,筹款活动尽管花费的时间有点儿长(long),但效果还不错。pleasing"令人高兴的,令人满意的"; disappointing"令人失望的,令人扫兴
的"。
11.A 根据语境和上文中的"a serious mission"可知,此处指的是她们保护黑脉金斑蝶的项目(project)。concept"概念,观念";schedule"工作计划,日程安排";assignment"(分派的)工作,任务"。
12.C 根据下文中的"Our next step is to cut down on the use"可知,她们保护黑脉金斑蝶的行动并没有结束(finished)。concerned"担心的,忧虑的";connected"有关联的";occupied"忙于"。
13.A 根据上文中的"widespread use of chemicals"和下文中的"guarantee a safe environment for the monarch butterflies"可知,她们的下一步是要减少化学品(chemicals)的使用,以确保黑脉金斑蝶的环境安全。fund"基金,专款"。
14.D 根据下文中的"I am so proud of them for their constant 15 "可知,这是老师对她们的评论(commented)。quote"引用,引述"。
15.D 根据全文可知,Natalie和Callie一直在为保护黑脉金斑蝶付出努力(efforts),老师也为此感到骄傲。donation"捐赠物,捐赠,赠送"。
4.【解析】 文章通过作者的自身经历讲述了一个自由职业者的内心感受,阐明了自由职业的诸多好处。
1.C 根据空前的"I have to work for a living.We have a bank loan"再结合常识可知, 作者生活不易,有银行贷款和其他账单需要支付, 故选C。wage"工资";rent"租金";bill"账单";fine"罚款"。
2.B 由下文内容可知,作者是自由职业者,没有一份朝九晚五的工作, 故选B。workout"锻炼"。
3.D 根据下文可知, 此处应指作者很久以前就决定自己不能忍受大公司固定的工作时间, 故选D。arrange"安排";resist"抵抗";avoid"避免";bear"忍受"。
4.C 根据语境可知,此处是指作者不适合日复一日地坐在办公室里, 故选C。arrive"到达";compete"竞争";
communicate"交流"。
5.D 析语境:下文的"For many days I work long hours...control over everything"指的是作者工作时间很长, 但有很大的灵活性, 可以控制一切→做判断:结合常识可推知,此处应表示作者是独立工作的作家、花园设计师和可持续发展顾问→定答案:independently"独立地",故选D。dully"呆滞地";occasionally"偶尔";
cooperatively"合作地"。
6.B 根据空后的"and control over everything"可知, 此处表示作者在工作方面有很大的灵活性, 可以掌控一切, 故选B。judgement"判断力";flexibility"灵活性";burden"负担";doubt"怀疑"。
7.D 根据破折号后面的"what I really want to do"可知, 此处指作者找到了自己的激情所在, 故选D。routine"常规";style"风格";pressure"压力";passion"激情"。
8.A 根据后面的"and some of them have no choice but to 9 the work they do not like"可知,作者意指多数人不像自己那么幸运,故选A。fortunate"幸运的";promising"有前途的";profitable"可获利的";permanent"永久的"。
9.A 根据语境可知,他们中的一些人别无选择, 只能屈服于他们不喜欢的工作, 故选A。submit to"屈服
于";leave out"忽略";make for"前往";depart from"离开"。
10.D 根据语境可知,此处表示"许多人觉得自己被工作困住, 即使他们实际上根本没有被困住",故选D。engaged"忙于";trapped"受困的"。
11.B 根据句意可知,此处表示找到可持续的解决方案和更好的生活质量意味着要长期认真地思考你真正想做的事情以及你如何能够实现那个目标,故选B。complain"抱怨";argue"争论"。
12.A 参见上题解析。reach "实现";ignore"忽视";discover"发现";switch"转换"。
13.B 根据下文可知,此处指为自己工作有很多好处, 故选B。multiple"多种多样的";spiritual"精神的"。
14.A 此处考查词汇复现。根据下文中的"can help reduce your carbon footprint"可知, 此处指你可以减少你的碳足迹, 故选A。decrease"(使)减少";record"记录";calculate"计算";increase"(使)增加"。
15.C 根据后面的"can help reduce your carbon footprint"并结合常识可知, 该处指在家办公有助于减少夏季的碳足迹, 故选C。work from home "在家上班"。
5.【解析】 文章主要讲述了高中生Baxter通过对旧衣物再设计的方法来践行环保理念,他不仅开创了自己的服装品牌,还入围了青年企业家现场大赛。
1.C 语境语义 根据上文中的"Through cutting, stitching(缝) and redesigning"和下文中的"try and make cool new designs"及语境可知,他通过对旧衣服重新设计的方法,制作时尚的衣服,践行环保理念,故选C项。complicated"复杂的";traditional"传统的";fashionable"时尚的";casual"随便的"。
【名师点津】
一篇文章往往围绕某个主题展开,相邻的句子往往谈论的是同一件事情,所以句与句之间、段与段之间在语义上一定有关联。理解文章或段落主旨并能够发现上下文之间的这种语义关联,是完形填空重要的解题技巧之一。考生需要考虑设空处与句中其他部分、前后句甚至相隔较远的句子在语义上的一致性。要充分理解语境,利用语义上的关联巧妙解题。
2.A 语境语义 根据下文中的"a finalist spot in the Young Entrepreneur Live Competition"可知,他想出的旧衣物再利用的方法为他赢得(earned)青年企业家现场大赛的决赛名额,故选A项。
3.A 复现信息 根据上文中的"be environmentally friendly"和下文中的"ensure maximum sustainability"可知,他的服装品牌是环保的,故选A项。sustainable"可持续的,不破坏环境的";affordable"付得起的";
unforgettable"难忘的";recognizable"可认出的"。
4.D 语境语义 根据上文中的"Through cutting, stitching(缝) and redesigning"和"worked with clothes"可知,他从小跟随祖母学习缝纫技艺,故选D项。painting"绘画";driving"驾驶";cooking"烹饪";sewing"缝纫"。
5.C 固定搭配 根据下文中的"try and make cool new designs"可知,他把自己的旧牛仔裤撕破,尝试做出炫酷的新设计,故选C项。put down"记下,镇压";set down"登记,制定,规定(规则、原则等)";tear up"撕毁,撕碎(文件等)";make up"构成,编造(故事、谎言等)"。
6.A 逻辑推理 根据下文中的"asking him to make customized clothing for them and they 7 for it"和"I can't make so many clothes for free"可知,同学们定制衣服需要支付费用,单纯的爱好变成了生意,故选A项。business"生意";task"任务";glory"荣耀";duty"责任"。
7.B 语境语义 根据下文中的"I can't make so many clothes for free"可知,同学们定制衣服需要支付费用,故选B项。work"工作";pay"支付";cheer"欢呼";clap"拍手"。
8.D 复现信息 根据上文中的"clothing brand The Mad Patcher"可知,他开创了自己的服装品牌,故选D项。course"课程";show"演出,节目";shop"商店";brand"品牌"。
9.D 语境语义 根据上文中的"make cool new designs"可知,他现在使用其他衣服上颜色鲜艳的和有图案的布料来创造他的拼接设计,故选D项。find"发现";advertise"登广告";display"展览";create"创造,创作"。
10.B 复现信息 根据上文中的"recycling clothes"和下文中的"to ensure maximum sustainability"可知,他只使用捐赠的或回收的材料,故选B项。plastic"塑料的";recycled"再利用的";colorful"颜色鲜艳的";
artificial"人工的"。
11.C 语境语义 根据下文中的"25 percent of his profits to some nonprofit environment conservation organizations"可知,他向一些非营利性环保组织捐钱。故选C项。return"返回";submit"提交";donate"捐赠";
lend"借出"。
12.A 语境语义 根据下文中的"out of dozens of applicants across the US"和语境可知,他从全美众多申请者中脱颖而出,进入决赛,故选A项。select"选择,选拔";regard"认为";describe"描述";interview"采访"。
13.B 逻辑推理 根据上文中的"he has 11 25 percent of his profits to some nonprofit environment conservation organizations"可知,Baxter在盈利的同时,不忘回报社会;根据本段第一句话可知,他被选为决赛选手。故可推知,本句讲的是决赛选手需要有成功的商业经验、增长潜力、创新性和社会参与,故选B项。political"政治的";social"社会的";academic"学术的";scientific"科学的"。
14.C 语境语义 根据上文中的"It was amazing"可知,进入决赛,遇到那么多志同道合的年轻人,他感到很激动,故选C项。calmly"冷静地";nervously"紧张地";excitedly"激动地";patiently"耐心地"。
15.D 语境语义 根据上文中的"his 3 clothing brand The Mad Patcher"和语境可知,The Mad Patcher是Baxter创立的一个品牌项目,也是一个值得他投入一生的项目,故选D项。research"研究";test"测试";
assignment"作业";project"项目"。
6.【解析】 作者退休后在打扫车库时发现一包存放了80年的种子,把它们种下后,它们居然发芽了。人也应该像这些种子一样,即使退休不工作了,也要带着目标生活。
1.D 语境语义 根据上文中的"When I retired"和下文中的"as director of a radio station"可知,作者在广播电台作为台长工作了30年,故选D项。dream"梦想";belief"信念";study"学习";service"效劳,工作,服务"。
2.B 复现信息 根据最后一段中的"for its purpose"和"Just like your grandpapa!"可知,刚退休时,作者担心在生活中没有目标。a sense of purpose意为"生活目标",故选B项。freedom"自由";purpose"目标,(达到生活目标的)决心,毅力";trust"信任";security"安全"。
3.B 逻辑推理 根据上文中的"I pushed at the garage's wooden doors"和"but"以及下文中的"I finally got the doors open"可知,作者到最后才打开门,所以一开始推门时推不开,由此可推测,此处是说,门卡住了,就像作者退休后的生活一样,故选B项。worn"用旧的,疲惫的";stuck"卡住的";broken"出毛病的,破裂的";lost"丢失的"。
【技巧点拨】
体现逻辑关系的词语常常是完形填空的解题线索:表示转折的有however, but, although, though, while, nevertheless;表示因果的有as, because, for, now that, since, so, hence, therefore, thus。
4.C 语境语义 根据下文中的"It was a common old metal can"可知,作者的手触碰到的是一个金属罐,它是坚硬的,故选C项。delicate"脆弱的";special"特别的";hard"坚硬的";sharp"尖锐的"。
5.A 语境语义 根据下文中的"the cover and found"和语境可知,作者打开盖子后才发现里面的东西,故选A项。remove"移开,拿开";wash"洗";clean"(使)清洁";fasten"系牢"。
6.C 背景常识 根据下文中的"with a postmark of May 13, 1940 inside"和常识可知,由于年代久远,信封泛黄,故选C项。label"贴标签于";select"挑选";yellow"(使)变黄";ruin"毁灭"。
7.A 语境语义 根据上文中的"with a postmark of May 13, 1940 inside"和语境可知,作者对这个邮戳日期很早的信封很感兴趣,所以好奇地将它打开,故选A项。curiously"好奇地";sincerely"真诚地";skillfully"熟练地";bravely"勇敢地"。
8.B 语境语义 根据下文中的"the seeds in a plastic pot"和"I checked it every day"以及语境可知,作者把种子种在塑料盆里,故选B项。collect"收集";plant"种植";abandon"抛弃";store"储存"。
9.A 复现信息 根据下文中的"something this old"可知,作者认为种子没发芽是因为它们存放得太久了,故选A项。old"陈旧的,年代久远的";wet"湿的";weak"虚弱的";small"小的"。
10.C 语境语义 根据上文中的"I checked it every day, but nothing happened"可知,作者的种子没有发芽,因此他很遗憾地告诉Peg,故选C项。anger"愤怒";surprise"惊讶";regret"遗憾,懊悔";relief"欣慰"。
11.C 逻辑推理 根据上文中的"I picked up the pot to get rid of it"和"but"以及下文中的"I changed my mind and set it aside"可知,作者想把它扔掉,但又改变了主意,把它放一边,由此可推测出作者又犹豫了,故选C项。delay"推迟";reflect"反映";hesitate"犹豫";disappoint"使失望"。
12.D 语境语义 根据下文中的"buying some books to improve my photography skills and teaching my granddaughters everything I knew about gardening and dogs"可知,作者一直忙碌着,忘了种子的事情,故选D项。upset"心烦的";awake"醒着的";social"社交的";busy"忙碌的"。
13.D 语境语义 根据上文中的"Meanwhile, I was keeping 12 , buying some books... gardening and dogs"和下文中的"A new bit of green"可知,这段时间作者一直忙着别的事情,忘记了种子的事情,六周后作者在院子里意外发现了种子发芽,故选D项。expect"期待";attempt"努力,尝试";fail"失败";happen"发生,碰巧"。
14.A 固定搭配 根据上文中的"A new bit of green"和下文中的"Look, girls! Even something this old can still 15 for its purpose and be pretty cool"可知,叶子出现了,故选A项。show up"出现";fall off"跌落";
take off"起飞,突然成功";dry up"干涸"。
15.B 语境语义 根据上文中的"A new bit of green"和下文中的"for its purpose"可知,这些种子为了自己的目标而生长,故选B项。compete"竞争";grow"生长";survive"生存";relax"放松"。
7.【解析】 本文主要讲述了Ferebee在兼顾学业的同时成功创业的故事。
1.B 语境语义 结合下文提到的Ferebee的蛋糕生意可知,Ferebee忙于处理订单和更新网站。occupy"使忙于(做某事),忙着(做某事)";bother"使(某人)烦恼(或担忧、不安),给(某人)造成麻烦(或痛苦)"。
2.D 逻辑推理 根据第二段中的"she asked her parents about setting up a business""helping her handle all the legalities for its opening"可知,Ferebee经营着KaykeBakery。run"管理,经营"。
3.C 语境语义 根据第二段中的"I'm glad to be able to do what I love"可知,Ferebee开始烘焙是出于热爱。curiosity"好奇心";necessity"需要";passion"热情,酷爱,热衷的爱好(或活动等)";duty"责任"。
【名师点津】
完形填空中有些题目的解题线索离题目较远,遇到这类题目时可在理解空处前后内容并对题目做好标记后跳过,继续完成后面的题目,等阅读到相关内容时再进行选择。
4.A 逻辑推理 根据下文中的"But she made more cakes the next day"可知,前后存在转折关系,故此处表示她的第一次尝试失败了(failed)。
5.B 语境语义 根据空后的"her techniques through teaching videos every day"可知,她通过观看教学视频完善她的技术。perfect"使完善,使完美,使完备"符合语境。
6.D 语境语义 根据空前的"saw other people's decorated cakes"和空后的"to be a cake artist instead of just a baker"可知,看到别人装饰好的蛋糕,Ferebee受到激励,想要成为蛋糕艺术家。inspire"激励,激发,鼓舞"。
7.C 语境语义 结合语境可知,此处指在认真思考后,Ferebee向父母询问了创业的事。consideration"仔细考虑,深思,斟酌"。
8.D 语境语义 根据上文中的"Her first attempt 4 . But she made more cakes the next day and 5 her techniques through teaching videos every day"可知,Ferebee的父母看到她对这件事的态度非常认真。serious"当真的,认真的"。
9.B 语境语义 根据空后的"helping her handle all the legalities for its opening"可知,Ferebee的父母同意她创业。wonder"感到诧异";approve"赞成,同意";hesitate"犹豫,迟疑不决"。
10.A 语境语义 根据空后的"that always come to her for custom cakes"可知,Ferebee的店铺有了常客。regular"经常做某事的,常去某地的"。
11.D 背景常识 结合语境和常识可知,对Ferebee这个中学生来说,同时处理学业和生意有时很难,这是难以避免的。unnoticeably"不引人注意地,不易被人看到地";unavoidably"不可避免地,无法回避地,必然地"。
【易错点拨】
语境不符——虽然空后提到"dealing with school and a business is tough sometimes",但Unfortunately与此处感彩不符。Ferebee在做自己热爱的事,即便有困难,她对此的态度也会是积极的,故可排除C项。
12.C 语境语义 根据上文描述的Ferebee面临的情况和下文中的"Ferebee finished her senior year with almost full marks"可知,Ferebee做到了生意和学习两不误。manage"完成(困难的事),勉力完成"。
13.A 语境语义 根据空后的"Ferebee finished her senior year with almost full marks"可知,Ferebee一直被视为模范学生。model"模范,典型"。
14.B 固定搭配 根据下文中的"I'm thinking about starting nonprofit organizations"可知,Ferebee打算在高中毕业后不仅仅要做蛋糕生意,还要创办非营利性组织。keep to"坚守,不偏离";go beyond"超过,超出";
jump at"迫不及待地接受,欣然接受(机会、建议等)";work on"从事,努力改善"。
15.C 语境语义 根据下文中的"I have realized I'm with great potential and power"可知,她变得更加自信了。confident"自信的"。
I was a stay-at-home dad, which gave me plenty of time to cook. Ever since I was a kid, cooking had been one of my 1 . My dad had given me some great advice. "If you're gonna cook," he began, "you might as well make sure it's tasty." So with that 2 , I'd set about making each dish as 3 as I could. I figured that if something looked and 4 good, then chances were that it would taste great too.
One day, I was surfing the Internet when I noticed my best friend, Dave, had 5 a video of him cooking. He was 6 with The Fathering Project, a non-profit organization that helped men be the best dads they could be. "We're always looking for content," he said. "Can you 7 your videos with us " I was more than happy to 8 other fathers to get into the kitchen. So I started to 9 videos of my cooking. I also gave viewers plenty of 10 . "The kitchen can be a place to 11 with others," I told them. My son and daughter helped me with washing and cutting, but most importantly, we all shared a 12 with each other.
My videos grew so 13 that dads around the country were setting out for my suggestions. It's been an enormous 14 to transform my enthusiasm into something that's helping others. I hope my videos will keep giving dads a taste of the 15 cooking brings to our lives.
1A.choices B.jobs C.passions D.dreams
2A.evidence B.philosophy C.permit D.warning
3A.large B.simple C.memorable D.expensive
4A.smelt B.sounded C.remained D.felt
5A.reserved B.posted C.downloaded D.sold
6A.settled B.satisfied C.compared D.involved
7A.share B.exchange C.trouble D.confirm
8A.qualify B.require C.encourage D.persuade
9A.review B.film C.watch D.select
10A.likes B.orders C.requests D.tips
11A.argue B.compete C.connect D.agree
12A.laugh B.story C.lesson D.discussion
13A.familiar B.popular C.wild D.visible
14A.chance B.pleasure C.responsibility D.task
15A.magic B.energy C.fail D.effect
Cloze 2
In many ways, Gitanjali Rao is an ordinary 11-year-old, lively and chatty, yet her scientific spirit makes a huge difference. Last month, she 1 the top prize at the Discovery Education 3M Young Scientist Challenge for her invention.
What 2 Gitanjali's work was that her city faced a water emergency with too much lead in its water. "The idea didn't 3 to me until I saw my parents try to do water tests. The test strips may show inaccurate results, which weren't very 4 ," she recalls. She then searched for suitable materials with continued efforts and 5 found that carbon nanotube(纳米管) sensors can be used to sense chemicals. Gitanjali 6 to build a small blue housing using the 3-D printer at her school with computer chips and a battery inside. A free app, which Gitanjali designed under 7 from her computer science teacher, gives instant 8 and sends the data to a linked phone through an attached device.
The process of designing her project wasn't always 9 , though. Kathleen Shafer, a scientist paired with Gitanjali as her teacher in summer, 10 along the way. In the award ceremony, Gitanjali also 11 her parents with constant support and 12 to try "crazy ideas". Gitanjali received $25, 000 to further develop her program along with the great 13 of winning the contest. According to Shafer, who 14 Gitanjali, "she shows a lot of motivation to solve 15 issues through science".
1A.earned B.designed C.offered D.made
2A.exposed B.improved C.defined D.inspired
3A.stick B.belong C.occur D.apply
4A.simple B.reliable C.predictable D.creative
5A.initially B.immediately C.temporarily D.eventually
6A.managed B.promised C.pretended D.happened
7A.observation B.command C.instruction D.control
8A.access B.results C.decisions D.approval
9A.optional B.complete C.continuous D.smooth
10A.changed B.risked C.helped D.followed
11A.stresses B.credits C.impresses D.provides
12A.encouragement B.request C.struggle D.pressure
13A.fortune B.intention C.honor D.potential
14A.keeps up with B.gets along with C.takes care of D.speaks highly of
mercial B.practical C.academic D.systematic
Cloze 3
Natalie and Callie, both 13 years old, started raising monarch butterflies(黑脉金斑蝶) for fun in 2020. But after realizing monarch butterflies were an endangered species, their 1 soon turned into a serious mission.
They learned that the population of monarch butterflies had 2 since the early 1990s, due to habitat __3__ and widespread use of chemicals, which made the milkweeds monarch butterflies 4 for their main diet dangerous to eat.
So the girls teamed up with a national nonprofit group to plant a native garden 5 for the monarch butterflies. The garden grew organic milkweeds that 6 and kept the butterflies. To help 7 the locals to sustain the monarch butterfly's population, they created an exhibition about monarch butterflies in the local library. They also wanted to put up an educational sign in town, but it 8 a lot. To cover the expense, they set up a stand at the Farmers Market to sell their 9 milkweeds for people to plant. Although the fundraising days were 10 , they finally succeeded in earning enough money with their hard work and people's support.
The team has won the Silver Award for their 11 of taking care of these butterflies, but they are not __12__ with their work. "Our next step is to cut down on the use of 13 to guarantee a safe environment for the monarch butterflies," said Natalie. In the award ceremony, their teacher Brian 14 , "I am so proud of them for their constant 15 ."
1A.dream B.hobby C.career D.decision
2A.doubled B.aged C.declined D.exploded
3A.management B.assessment C.selection D.destruction
4A.relied on B.kept off C.broke down D.gave away
5A.partly B.secretly C.rarely D.specially
6A.attracted B.protected C.monitored D.trapped
7A.employ B.educate C.force D.limit
8A.meant B.cost C.changed D.hurt
9A.dry B.medical C.healthy D.wild
10A.pleasing B.light C.long D.disappointing
11A.project B.concept C.schedule D.assignment
12A.concerned B.connected C.finished D.occupied
13A.chemicals B.time C.funds D.energy
14A.quoted B.continued C.replied D.commented
15A.donations B.support C.patience D.efforts
Cloze 4
Like most people, I have to work for a living. I have a bank loan, and other __1__ I have to pay. But I certainly don't have a 9-to-5 2 . I decided long ago that I could not 3 fixed working hours for a big company and that I certainly wasn't suitable to 4 in an office day in and day out. I work 5 as a writer, garden designer, and sustainability consultant. For many days I work long hours, but I have a lot of 6 and control over everything. I have found my 7 —what I really want to do.
But I fully appreciate that most people are not in such a 8 position and some of them have no choice but to 9 the work they do not like. Therefore, many people feel 10 in their jobs even when they are not really stuck at all. Finding sustainable solutions and a better quality of life means 11 long and hard about what you really want to do, and how you can 12 that goal.
Working for yourself is beneficial on 13 levels: you save time, you save money, and you can potentially 14 your carbon footprint. Consider this: Management consultancy firm WSP found working from 15 can help reduce your carbon footprint in the summer months.
1A.wages B.rents C.bills D.fines
2A.habit B.job C.workout D.trip
3A.arrange B.resist C.avoid D.bear
4A.arrive B.compete C.sit D.communicate
5A.dully B.occasionally C.cooperatively D.independently
6A.judgement B.flexibility C.burden D.doubt
7A.routine B.style C.pressure D.passion
8A.fortunate B.promising C.profitable D.permanent
9A.submit to B.leave out C.make for D.depart from
10A.interested B.relaxed C.engaged D.trapped
plaining B.thinking C.worrying D.arguing
12A.reach B.ignore C.discover D.switch
13A.special B.multiple C.high D.spiritual
14A.decrease B.record C.calculate D.increase
15A.nothing B.reality C.home D.office
Cloze 5
What do you do with your clothes that you can't or don't want to wear anymore Through cutting, stitching(缝) and redesigning. Baxter Salzwedel has found a 1 way to be environmentally friendly.
In March 2022, recycling clothes 2 the teenager from Lakeside High School a finalist spot in the Young Entrepreneur Live Competition. The competition was hosted by Junior Achievement of Wisconsin, a nonprofit organization. He won a scholarship of $10,000 for his 3 clothing brand The Mad Patcher.
In the beginning, Baxter just worked with clothes for fun. He learned his 4 skills from his grandmother at a young age. He then started to 5 his old jeans to try and make cool new designs.
The fun hobby quickly turned into 6 for Baxter when his classmates started asking him to make customized clothing for them and they 7 for it."I can't make so many clothes for free," said Baxter.
In 2021, Baxter started his clothing 8 . He now uses colorful and patterned pieces from other clothes to 9 his patchwork(拼缝物) designs, like jeans, shirts and jackets. He only uses donated or __10__ materials to ensure maximum sustainability.
Baxter has earned thousands of dollars through selling his clothes and he has 11 25 percent of his profits to some nonprofit environmental conservation organizations.
He was 12 as a finalist out of dozens of applicants across the US. The finalist needs to have successful business experience, growth potential, innovation and 13 involvement. "It was amazing to do that and meet all sorts of young people with similar ideas," Baxter said 14 . For Baxter, The Mad Patcher is a lifelong 15 worth working on.
plicated B.traditional C.fashionable D.casual
2A.earned B.bought C.left D.made
3A.sustainable B.affordable C.unforgettable D.recognizable
4A.painting B.driving C.cooking D.sewing
5A.put down B.set down C.tear up D.make up
6A.business B.task C.glory D.duty
7A.worked B.paid C.cheered D.clapped
8A.course B.show C.shop D.brand
9A.find B.advertise C.display D.create
10A.plastic B.recycled C.colorful D.artificial
11A.returned B.submitted C.donated D.lent
12A.selected B.regarded C.described D.interviewed
13A.political B.social C.academic D.scientific
14A.calmly B.nervously C.excitedly D.patiently
15A.research B.test C.assignment D.project
Cloze 6
When I retired, my wife Peg said, "Great! You'll have time to clean the garage!" After 30 years' 1 as director of a radio station, I would finally have more time for housework, but I worried I'd lose the sense of 2 I had felt in my profession.
I pushed at the garage's wooden doors, but they were as 3 as I felt in this new stage of my life. I finally got the doors open and started to empty the shelves. Then my hand hit something 4 . It was a common old metal can. I 5 the cover and found a 6 envelope with a postmark of May 13, 1940 inside. 7 , I opened it and found some flower seeds in it. "Eighty years old! I wonder if they'll still grow," I thought to myself.
I 8 the seeds in a plastic pot. I checked it every day, but nothing happened. "I guess they're just too __9__ to be any good," I told Peg in 10 . I picked up the pot to get rid of it, but something made me __11__. I changed my mind and set it aside. Meanwhile, I was keeping 12 , buying some books to improve my photography skills and teaching my granddaughters everything I knew about gardening and dogs.
Six weeks later, I was out in the yard when I 13 to notice the pot. A new bit of green—a leaf had __14__. I proudly showed it off to my granddaughters. "Look, girls! Even something this old can still _15_for its purpose and be pretty cool. Just like your grandpapa!"
1A.dream B.belief C.study D.service
2A.freedom B.purpose C.trust D.security
3A.worn B.stuck C.broken D.lost
4A.delicate B.special C.hard D.sharp
5A.removed B.washed C.cleaned D.fastened
6A.labeled B.selected C.yellowed D.ruined
7A.Curiously B.Sincerely C.Skillfully D.Bravely
8A.collected B.planted C.abandoned D.stored
9A.old B.wet C.weak D.small
10A.anger B.surprise C.regret D.relief
11A.delay B.reflect C.hesitate D.disappoint
12A.upset B.awake C.social D.busy
13A.expected B.attempted C.failed D.happened
14A.shown up B.fallen off C.taken off D.dried up
pete B.grow C.survive D.relax
Cloze 7
While most teenagers spend the summer hanging out, Ke'Nyzjah Ferebee doesn't join them. Filling cake orders and updating her website 1 the 17-year-old high school student. Ferebee __2__ KaykeBakery, a home-based business.
Ferebee started baking out of 3 in the year 2020. Her first attempt 4 . But she made more cakes the next day and 5 her techniques through teaching videos every day. "I saw other people's decorated cakes and was 6 to be a cake artist instead of just a baker," Ferebee said. After 7 , she asked her parents about setting up a business. "Seeing how 8 she was," Ferebee's mother recalled, "we 9 , starting helping her handle all the legalities for its opening." Soon, she had 10 customers that always come to her for custom cakes. " 11 , dealing with school and a business is tough sometimes, but I have 12 to get through it," she said. "I'm glad to be able to do what I love."
Always considered a 13 , Ferebee finished her senior year with almost full marks. She plans to __14__ cake decorating after high school. "I'm thinking about starting nonprofit organizations." In these years, besides learning various techniques, Ferebee has become more 15 . "I have realized I'm with great potential and power."
1A.change B.occupy C.bother D.attract
2A.assists B.joins C.finds D.runs
3A.curiosity B.necessity C.passion D.duty
4A.failed B.began C.arrived D.mattered
5A.applied B.perfected C.shared D.presented
6A.reminded B.advised C.instructed D.inspired
parison B.discussion C.consideration D.preparation
8A.gifted B.young C.prepared D.serious
9A.wondered B.approved C.worried D.hesitated
10A.regular B.potential C.favoured D.popular
11A.Unexpectedly B.Unnoticeably C.Unfortunately D.Unavoidably
12A.intended B.promised C.managed D.continued
13A.model B.graduate C.specialist D.supporter
14A.keep to B.go beyond C.jump at D.work on
15A.devoted B.modest C.confident D.responsible
1.【解析】"我"是一个全职父亲,从小喜欢烹饪。"我"的朋友加入了"父亲项目",这是一个非营利性组织,旨在帮助男士成为最好的父亲。"我"也拍摄烹饪视频上传到网上,得到了全国各地父亲的响应。
1.C 根据下文内容可知,在"我"小的时候,烹饪就成了"我"的热爱之一。passion"酷爱,热衷的爱好(或活动等)"。
2.B 父亲说,如果想要做饭,则最好确保它是美味的。由此可知,这是父亲告诫"我"的生活信条,philosophy在此意为"生活的信条(或态度)",属于熟词生义,故B项正确。evidence"证据";permit"许可证";warning"警告"。
【易错点拨】
当完形填空四个选项的基本含义均不符合语境时,一定要细心分析,四个选项中肯定出现了熟词生义,考生要做到:
第一步,检索知识储备:判断基本含义与上下文语境是否吻合,如果不吻合,再检索自己对熟词生义的积累,努力查找,做出正确判断。
第二步,合理推断含义:如果遇到不熟悉的衍生义,要学会对基本含义进行合理衍生,切勿生搬硬套,大多数熟词生义都是可以在合理的衍生区间内做出正确推断的。
3.C 结合语境可知,"我"尽"我"所能把每道菜做得令人难忘。memorable"难忘的"。
4.A 根据空后的"taste great too"并结合常识可知,"我"想如果某样东西看起来、闻起来都很好,那么它尝起来很可能也会很好。smell"闻起来"。
5.B 根据空前的"surfing the Internet"和空后的"a video of him cooking"可知,有一天,"我"在网上注意到
"我"最好的朋友Dave上传了一段他做饭的视频。reserve"预订";post"公布,张贴";download"下载";sell"出售"。
6.D 根据空后的"The Fathering Project, a non-profit organization"可知,"我"的朋友参加了"父亲项目"。be involved in/with...为固定搭配,意为"参与……"。settle"结束(争论),移民定居";satisfied"满意的";
compare"(与……)相比"。
7.A 此处表示"你能和我们分享你的视频吗 "。share sth. with sb.为固定搭配,意为"和某人分享某物"。exchange"交换";confirm"证实"。
8.C "我"非常乐意鼓励其他父亲走进厨房。encourage sb. to do sth.为固定搭配,意为"鼓励某人做某事"。qualify"使有权(做某事),取得资格(或学历)";require"需要";persuade"说服"。
9.B 此处表示"因此,我开始拍摄我的烹饪视频"。film在此作动词,意为"拍摄电影",属于熟词生义,故B项正确。review"复查";watch"观看";select"选择"。
10.D 根据语境和本句中的"gave viewers plenty of"可知,"我"还给了观看者许多建议。like"点赞";order"命令";request"要求"。
11.C 根据空后的"with others",再结合下句叙述的"我"的儿女帮助"我"洗菜和切菜可知,厨房还是一个与他人沟通的地方。connect with sb.为固定搭配,意为"与……建立良好关系,沟通"。argue"争论";compete"竞争";agree"同意"。
12.A 结合语境可知,"我"的儿女帮"我"洗菜和切菜,最重要的是,"我们"一起欢笑。lesson"教训";discussion"讨论"。
13.B 析语境:根据"dads around the country were setting out for my suggestions"可知,全国的父亲都开始采纳"我"的建议→做推断:由此可知,"我"的视频深受欢迎→定答案:familiar"熟悉的";popular"受喜爱的,受欢迎的";wild"野生的";visible"可见的"。故选B项。
14.B 析语境:根据"transform my enthusiasm into something that's helping others"可知,"我"把自己的热情转化为帮助他人的事物→做推断:结合常识可知,这让"我"感到很快乐→定答案:chance"机会";pleasure"快乐,满意";responsibility"责任";task"任务"。故选B项。
15.A 结合语境可知,"我"希望"我"的视频能继续让父亲们尝到烹饪给我们生活带来的神奇。magic"神奇";energy"精力";fail"不及格";effect"效果"。
2.【解析】 文章主要讲的是11岁女生Gitanjali Rao研发出一款可以灵敏探测水中铅含量的免费程序,赢得集团教育部门3M青年科学家挑战赛头等奖的故事。
1.A 由上文的"her scientific spirit makes a huge difference"和下文的"In the award ceremony"可知,她的发明赢得了奖项,故选A。earn"赢得";design"设计";offer"提供";make"制作"。
2.D 从下文的"The idea"可知,此处强调这项发明的缘由,故选D。expose"暴露,显示";improve"提升";
define"给……下定义,确定";inspire"激发,唤起"。
3.C 根据上一句的内容和语境可知,此处表示直到Gitanjali Rao看到父母尝试去做水质测试,她才想到这个主意。occur to sb."被某人想到,出现在某人头脑中",故选C。stick to"坚持";belong to"属于";apply to"适用于"。
4.B 根据上文中的"inaccurate"可知,测试条可能显示不准确的结果,因此不可靠,故选B。simple"简单的";
reliable"可靠的";predictable"可预料的";creative"有创造力的"。
5.D 根据上文的"with continued efforts"可知,过程并不容易,故选D。initially"起初";immediately"立即";
temporarily"暂时地";eventually"最终"。
6.A 根据下文的"A free app, which Gitanjali designed"可知,此处介绍发明的具体形式,表示她设法在学校使用3D打印机建造了一个蓝色的小房子,里面有计算机芯片和电池,故选A。
manage"设法做成";promise"承诺";pretend"假装";happen"碰巧"。
7.C 根据下一段中的"Kathleen Shafer, a scientist paired with Gitanjali as her teacher in summer"可知,这个免费的应用程序是Gitanjali在计算机科学老师的指导下设计成的,故选 C。observation"观察";command "命令";instruction"指导";control"控制"。
8.B 根据下文的"sends the data to a linked phone through an attached device"可知,本句介绍应用程序的具体使用情况,此处指应用程序迅速给出结果,并通过附加装置把数据传送到相连接的手机上,故选B。access"通道";result"结果";decision"决定";approval"同意"。
9.D 根据下文内容可知,老师的指导和父母的不断支持和鼓励给了她很大的帮助。 "though"表示转折,强调过程的辛苦,故选D。optional"选择性的";complete"完整的";continuous"持续的";smooth"顺利的"。
10.C 根据上文的"Gitanjali designed under 7 from her computer science teacher"可知,此处应是表示Kathleen Shafer,与她组队并担任她暑期教师的科学家,全程帮助了她,故选C。change "改变";risk"冒险";
help"帮助";follow"跟随"。
11.B 根据下文的"her parents with constant support"和语境可知,此处表示在颁奖典礼上,Gitanjali也感谢父母不断的支持和鼓励,让她去尝试"疯狂的想法",故选B。stress"强调";credit"认为是……的功劳;把……归于";impress"使留下深刻印象";provide"提供,供应"。
12.A 根据上文的"support"以及语境并结合选项可知,此处选A。encouragement"鼓励";request"请求";
struggle"挣扎";pressure"压力"。
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完形填空的有些试题可能无法通过上下文语境直接得出答案,这时考生可利用排除法解题。先排除明显错误的选项,缩小选择的范围,然后利用代入法,将选项一一代入原句中,通过翻译、对比,最终确定答案。
13.C 根据上文的"Gitanjali received $25, 000 to further develop her program along with"和下文的"winning the contest"可知,此处表示Gitanjali获得了25 000美元的奖金去进一步研发程序,同时获得了赢得比赛的巨大荣誉,故选C。fortune"运气";intention"意图";honor"荣誉";potential"潜力"。
14.D 根据下文的"she shows a lot of motivation"可知,此处是Shafer对Gitanjali的积极评价,故选D。keep up with"与……齐步前进";get along with "与……和睦相处";take care of"照顾";speak highly of"高度评价……"。
15.B 根据上文内容可知,Gitanjali设计应用程序是为了探测水中的铅含量,她是通过科学的方式解决实际的问题,故选B。commercial"商业的";practical"实际的";academic"学术的";systematic"系统的"。
3.【解析】 本文主要讲述了13岁的Natalie和Callie之前把养黑脉金斑蝶当作一个业余爱好,但是当她们了解到黑脉金斑蝶是濒危物种后,便开始采取措施保护黑脉金斑蝶。她们与一个全国性的非营利性团体合作种植有机马利筋来吸引和培育黑脉金斑蝶,举办黑脉金斑蝶展览以培养人们对这种蝴蝶的保护意识,筹款在镇里搭建黑脉金斑蝶教育标牌等。她们的举动得到了老师的肯定。
1.B 根据上文中的"started raising monarch butterflies(黑脉金斑蝶) for fun"可知,Natalie和Callie之前养黑脉金斑蝶只是一种业余爱好(hobby)。career"职业";decision"决定"。
2.C 根据上文中的"monarch butterflies were an endangered species"可知,黑脉金斑蝶的数量在下降(declined)。double"(使)加倍";age"(使)变老,(使)苍老";explode"爆炸,激增"。
3.D 根据语境可知,此处讲的是黑脉金斑蝶数量下降的原因。根据空后的"widespread use of chemicals"和常识可知,黑脉金斑蝶数量下降的原因之一是栖息地遭到了破坏(destruction)。management"经营,管理";
assessment"评估,评定";selection"选择,挑选,选拔"。
4.A 根据空后的"their main diet dangerous to eat"可知,黑脉金斑蝶依赖(relied on)马利筋作为其主要食物。keep off"与……保持距离,使不碰到";break down"分解,出故障,失败";give away"赠送,丧失(优势),泄露"。
5.D 根据下文中的"grew organic milkweeds"可知,两个女孩联合一个全国性的非营利性团体在当地种了一个专门(specially)针对黑脉金斑蝶的花园。partly"在一定程度上";rarely"罕有,很少,不常"。
6.A 析语境:上文中讲到了马利筋是黑脉金斑蝶的主要食物。结合上文中的"grew organic
milkweeds"可知,她们在花园里种植了有机马利筋→做推断:有机马利筋可以吸引(attracted)黑脉金斑蝶→定答案:故选A项。monitor"监视,检查,跟踪调查";trap"使陷入困境"。
7.B 根据语境和常识可知,她们在当地图书馆举办展览是为了教育(educate)当地人维持黑脉金斑蝶的数
量。employ"雇用,使用,运用";force"强迫";limit"限制,限量"。
8.B 根据下文中的"To cover the expense"和"the fundraising"可知,在镇里搭建教育标牌花费(cost)很大。
9.C 此处呼应上文中的"organic milkweeds",因此这些马利筋是健康的(healthy)。wild"野生的"。
10.C 根据下文中的"they finally succeeded in earning enough money"可以推断,筹款活动尽管花费的时间有点儿长(long),但效果还不错。pleasing"令人高兴的,令人满意的"; disappointing"令人失望的,令人扫兴
的"。
11.A 根据语境和上文中的"a serious mission"可知,此处指的是她们保护黑脉金斑蝶的项目(project)。concept"概念,观念";schedule"工作计划,日程安排";assignment"(分派的)工作,任务"。
12.C 根据下文中的"Our next step is to cut down on the use"可知,她们保护黑脉金斑蝶的行动并没有结束(finished)。concerned"担心的,忧虑的";connected"有关联的";occupied"忙于"。
13.A 根据上文中的"widespread use of chemicals"和下文中的"guarantee a safe environment for the monarch butterflies"可知,她们的下一步是要减少化学品(chemicals)的使用,以确保黑脉金斑蝶的环境安全。fund"基金,专款"。
14.D 根据下文中的"I am so proud of them for their constant 15 "可知,这是老师对她们的评论(commented)。quote"引用,引述"。
15.D 根据全文可知,Natalie和Callie一直在为保护黑脉金斑蝶付出努力(efforts),老师也为此感到骄傲。donation"捐赠物,捐赠,赠送"。
4.【解析】 文章通过作者的自身经历讲述了一个自由职业者的内心感受,阐明了自由职业的诸多好处。
1.C 根据空前的"I have to work for a living.We have a bank loan"再结合常识可知, 作者生活不易,有银行贷款和其他账单需要支付, 故选C。wage"工资";rent"租金";bill"账单";fine"罚款"。
2.B 由下文内容可知,作者是自由职业者,没有一份朝九晚五的工作, 故选B。workout"锻炼"。
3.D 根据下文可知, 此处应指作者很久以前就决定自己不能忍受大公司固定的工作时间, 故选D。arrange"安排";resist"抵抗";avoid"避免";bear"忍受"。
4.C 根据语境可知,此处是指作者不适合日复一日地坐在办公室里, 故选C。arrive"到达";compete"竞争";
communicate"交流"。
5.D 析语境:下文的"For many days I work long hours...control over everything"指的是作者工作时间很长, 但有很大的灵活性, 可以控制一切→做判断:结合常识可推知,此处应表示作者是独立工作的作家、花园设计师和可持续发展顾问→定答案:independently"独立地",故选D。dully"呆滞地";occasionally"偶尔";
cooperatively"合作地"。
6.B 根据空后的"and control over everything"可知, 此处表示作者在工作方面有很大的灵活性, 可以掌控一切, 故选B。judgement"判断力";flexibility"灵活性";burden"负担";doubt"怀疑"。
7.D 根据破折号后面的"what I really want to do"可知, 此处指作者找到了自己的激情所在, 故选D。routine"常规";style"风格";pressure"压力";passion"激情"。
8.A 根据后面的"and some of them have no choice but to 9 the work they do not like"可知,作者意指多数人不像自己那么幸运,故选A。fortunate"幸运的";promising"有前途的";profitable"可获利的";permanent"永久的"。
9.A 根据语境可知,他们中的一些人别无选择, 只能屈服于他们不喜欢的工作, 故选A。submit to"屈服
于";leave out"忽略";make for"前往";depart from"离开"。
10.D 根据语境可知,此处表示"许多人觉得自己被工作困住, 即使他们实际上根本没有被困住",故选D。engaged"忙于";trapped"受困的"。
11.B 根据句意可知,此处表示找到可持续的解决方案和更好的生活质量意味着要长期认真地思考你真正想做的事情以及你如何能够实现那个目标,故选B。complain"抱怨";argue"争论"。
12.A 参见上题解析。reach "实现";ignore"忽视";discover"发现";switch"转换"。
13.B 根据下文可知,此处指为自己工作有很多好处, 故选B。multiple"多种多样的";spiritual"精神的"。
14.A 此处考查词汇复现。根据下文中的"can help reduce your carbon footprint"可知, 此处指你可以减少你的碳足迹, 故选A。decrease"(使)减少";record"记录";calculate"计算";increase"(使)增加"。
15.C 根据后面的"can help reduce your carbon footprint"并结合常识可知, 该处指在家办公有助于减少夏季的碳足迹, 故选C。work from home "在家上班"。
5.【解析】 文章主要讲述了高中生Baxter通过对旧衣物再设计的方法来践行环保理念,他不仅开创了自己的服装品牌,还入围了青年企业家现场大赛。
1.C 语境语义 根据上文中的"Through cutting, stitching(缝) and redesigning"和下文中的"try and make cool new designs"及语境可知,他通过对旧衣服重新设计的方法,制作时尚的衣服,践行环保理念,故选C项。complicated"复杂的";traditional"传统的";fashionable"时尚的";casual"随便的"。
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一篇文章往往围绕某个主题展开,相邻的句子往往谈论的是同一件事情,所以句与句之间、段与段之间在语义上一定有关联。理解文章或段落主旨并能够发现上下文之间的这种语义关联,是完形填空重要的解题技巧之一。考生需要考虑设空处与句中其他部分、前后句甚至相隔较远的句子在语义上的一致性。要充分理解语境,利用语义上的关联巧妙解题。
2.A 语境语义 根据下文中的"a finalist spot in the Young Entrepreneur Live Competition"可知,他想出的旧衣物再利用的方法为他赢得(earned)青年企业家现场大赛的决赛名额,故选A项。
3.A 复现信息 根据上文中的"be environmentally friendly"和下文中的"ensure maximum sustainability"可知,他的服装品牌是环保的,故选A项。sustainable"可持续的,不破坏环境的";affordable"付得起的";
unforgettable"难忘的";recognizable"可认出的"。
4.D 语境语义 根据上文中的"Through cutting, stitching(缝) and redesigning"和"worked with clothes"可知,他从小跟随祖母学习缝纫技艺,故选D项。painting"绘画";driving"驾驶";cooking"烹饪";sewing"缝纫"。
5.C 固定搭配 根据下文中的"try and make cool new designs"可知,他把自己的旧牛仔裤撕破,尝试做出炫酷的新设计,故选C项。put down"记下,镇压";set down"登记,制定,规定(规则、原则等)";tear up"撕毁,撕碎(文件等)";make up"构成,编造(故事、谎言等)"。
6.A 逻辑推理 根据下文中的"asking him to make customized clothing for them and they 7 for it"和"I can't make so many clothes for free"可知,同学们定制衣服需要支付费用,单纯的爱好变成了生意,故选A项。business"生意";task"任务";glory"荣耀";duty"责任"。
7.B 语境语义 根据下文中的"I can't make so many clothes for free"可知,同学们定制衣服需要支付费用,故选B项。work"工作";pay"支付";cheer"欢呼";clap"拍手"。
8.D 复现信息 根据上文中的"clothing brand The Mad Patcher"可知,他开创了自己的服装品牌,故选D项。course"课程";show"演出,节目";shop"商店";brand"品牌"。
9.D 语境语义 根据上文中的"make cool new designs"可知,他现在使用其他衣服上颜色鲜艳的和有图案的布料来创造他的拼接设计,故选D项。find"发现";advertise"登广告";display"展览";create"创造,创作"。
10.B 复现信息 根据上文中的"recycling clothes"和下文中的"to ensure maximum sustainability"可知,他只使用捐赠的或回收的材料,故选B项。plastic"塑料的";recycled"再利用的";colorful"颜色鲜艳的";
artificial"人工的"。
11.C 语境语义 根据下文中的"25 percent of his profits to some nonprofit environment conservation organizations"可知,他向一些非营利性环保组织捐钱。故选C项。return"返回";submit"提交";donate"捐赠";
lend"借出"。
12.A 语境语义 根据下文中的"out of dozens of applicants across the US"和语境可知,他从全美众多申请者中脱颖而出,进入决赛,故选A项。select"选择,选拔";regard"认为";describe"描述";interview"采访"。
13.B 逻辑推理 根据上文中的"he has 11 25 percent of his profits to some nonprofit environment conservation organizations"可知,Baxter在盈利的同时,不忘回报社会;根据本段第一句话可知,他被选为决赛选手。故可推知,本句讲的是决赛选手需要有成功的商业经验、增长潜力、创新性和社会参与,故选B项。political"政治的";social"社会的";academic"学术的";scientific"科学的"。
14.C 语境语义 根据上文中的"It was amazing"可知,进入决赛,遇到那么多志同道合的年轻人,他感到很激动,故选C项。calmly"冷静地";nervously"紧张地";excitedly"激动地";patiently"耐心地"。
15.D 语境语义 根据上文中的"his 3 clothing brand The Mad Patcher"和语境可知,The Mad Patcher是Baxter创立的一个品牌项目,也是一个值得他投入一生的项目,故选D项。research"研究";test"测试";
assignment"作业";project"项目"。
6.【解析】 作者退休后在打扫车库时发现一包存放了80年的种子,把它们种下后,它们居然发芽了。人也应该像这些种子一样,即使退休不工作了,也要带着目标生活。
1.D 语境语义 根据上文中的"When I retired"和下文中的"as director of a radio station"可知,作者在广播电台作为台长工作了30年,故选D项。dream"梦想";belief"信念";study"学习";service"效劳,工作,服务"。
2.B 复现信息 根据最后一段中的"for its purpose"和"Just like your grandpapa!"可知,刚退休时,作者担心在生活中没有目标。a sense of purpose意为"生活目标",故选B项。freedom"自由";purpose"目标,(达到生活目标的)决心,毅力";trust"信任";security"安全"。
3.B 逻辑推理 根据上文中的"I pushed at the garage's wooden doors"和"but"以及下文中的"I finally got the doors open"可知,作者到最后才打开门,所以一开始推门时推不开,由此可推测,此处是说,门卡住了,就像作者退休后的生活一样,故选B项。worn"用旧的,疲惫的";stuck"卡住的";broken"出毛病的,破裂的";lost"丢失的"。
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体现逻辑关系的词语常常是完形填空的解题线索:表示转折的有however, but, although, though, while, nevertheless;表示因果的有as, because, for, now that, since, so, hence, therefore, thus。
4.C 语境语义 根据下文中的"It was a common old metal can"可知,作者的手触碰到的是一个金属罐,它是坚硬的,故选C项。delicate"脆弱的";special"特别的";hard"坚硬的";sharp"尖锐的"。
5.A 语境语义 根据下文中的"the cover and found"和语境可知,作者打开盖子后才发现里面的东西,故选A项。remove"移开,拿开";wash"洗";clean"(使)清洁";fasten"系牢"。
6.C 背景常识 根据下文中的"with a postmark of May 13, 1940 inside"和常识可知,由于年代久远,信封泛黄,故选C项。label"贴标签于";select"挑选";yellow"(使)变黄";ruin"毁灭"。
7.A 语境语义 根据上文中的"with a postmark of May 13, 1940 inside"和语境可知,作者对这个邮戳日期很早的信封很感兴趣,所以好奇地将它打开,故选A项。curiously"好奇地";sincerely"真诚地";skillfully"熟练地";bravely"勇敢地"。
8.B 语境语义 根据下文中的"the seeds in a plastic pot"和"I checked it every day"以及语境可知,作者把种子种在塑料盆里,故选B项。collect"收集";plant"种植";abandon"抛弃";store"储存"。
9.A 复现信息 根据下文中的"something this old"可知,作者认为种子没发芽是因为它们存放得太久了,故选A项。old"陈旧的,年代久远的";wet"湿的";weak"虚弱的";small"小的"。
10.C 语境语义 根据上文中的"I checked it every day, but nothing happened"可知,作者的种子没有发芽,因此他很遗憾地告诉Peg,故选C项。anger"愤怒";surprise"惊讶";regret"遗憾,懊悔";relief"欣慰"。
11.C 逻辑推理 根据上文中的"I picked up the pot to get rid of it"和"but"以及下文中的"I changed my mind and set it aside"可知,作者想把它扔掉,但又改变了主意,把它放一边,由此可推测出作者又犹豫了,故选C项。delay"推迟";reflect"反映";hesitate"犹豫";disappoint"使失望"。
12.D 语境语义 根据下文中的"buying some books to improve my photography skills and teaching my granddaughters everything I knew about gardening and dogs"可知,作者一直忙碌着,忘了种子的事情,故选D项。upset"心烦的";awake"醒着的";social"社交的";busy"忙碌的"。
13.D 语境语义 根据上文中的"Meanwhile, I was keeping 12 , buying some books... gardening and dogs"和下文中的"A new bit of green"可知,这段时间作者一直忙着别的事情,忘记了种子的事情,六周后作者在院子里意外发现了种子发芽,故选D项。expect"期待";attempt"努力,尝试";fail"失败";happen"发生,碰巧"。
14.A 固定搭配 根据上文中的"A new bit of green"和下文中的"Look, girls! Even something this old can still 15 for its purpose and be pretty cool"可知,叶子出现了,故选A项。show up"出现";fall off"跌落";
take off"起飞,突然成功";dry up"干涸"。
15.B 语境语义 根据上文中的"A new bit of green"和下文中的"for its purpose"可知,这些种子为了自己的目标而生长,故选B项。compete"竞争";grow"生长";survive"生存";relax"放松"。
7.【解析】 本文主要讲述了Ferebee在兼顾学业的同时成功创业的故事。
1.B 语境语义 结合下文提到的Ferebee的蛋糕生意可知,Ferebee忙于处理订单和更新网站。occupy"使忙于(做某事),忙着(做某事)";bother"使(某人)烦恼(或担忧、不安),给(某人)造成麻烦(或痛苦)"。
2.D 逻辑推理 根据第二段中的"she asked her parents about setting up a business""helping her handle all the legalities for its opening"可知,Ferebee经营着KaykeBakery。run"管理,经营"。
3.C 语境语义 根据第二段中的"I'm glad to be able to do what I love"可知,Ferebee开始烘焙是出于热爱。curiosity"好奇心";necessity"需要";passion"热情,酷爱,热衷的爱好(或活动等)";duty"责任"。
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完形填空中有些题目的解题线索离题目较远,遇到这类题目时可在理解空处前后内容并对题目做好标记后跳过,继续完成后面的题目,等阅读到相关内容时再进行选择。
4.A 逻辑推理 根据下文中的"But she made more cakes the next day"可知,前后存在转折关系,故此处表示她的第一次尝试失败了(failed)。
5.B 语境语义 根据空后的"her techniques through teaching videos every day"可知,她通过观看教学视频完善她的技术。perfect"使完善,使完美,使完备"符合语境。
6.D 语境语义 根据空前的"saw other people's decorated cakes"和空后的"to be a cake artist instead of just a baker"可知,看到别人装饰好的蛋糕,Ferebee受到激励,想要成为蛋糕艺术家。inspire"激励,激发,鼓舞"。
7.C 语境语义 结合语境可知,此处指在认真思考后,Ferebee向父母询问了创业的事。consideration"仔细考虑,深思,斟酌"。
8.D 语境语义 根据上文中的"Her first attempt 4 . But she made more cakes the next day and 5 her techniques through teaching videos every day"可知,Ferebee的父母看到她对这件事的态度非常认真。serious"当真的,认真的"。
9.B 语境语义 根据空后的"helping her handle all the legalities for its opening"可知,Ferebee的父母同意她创业。wonder"感到诧异";approve"赞成,同意";hesitate"犹豫,迟疑不决"。
10.A 语境语义 根据空后的"that always come to her for custom cakes"可知,Ferebee的店铺有了常客。regular"经常做某事的,常去某地的"。
11.D 背景常识 结合语境和常识可知,对Ferebee这个中学生来说,同时处理学业和生意有时很难,这是难以避免的。unnoticeably"不引人注意地,不易被人看到地";unavoidably"不可避免地,无法回避地,必然地"。
【易错点拨】
语境不符——虽然空后提到"dealing with school and a business is tough sometimes",但Unfortunately与此处感彩不符。Ferebee在做自己热爱的事,即便有困难,她对此的态度也会是积极的,故可排除C项。
12.C 语境语义 根据上文描述的Ferebee面临的情况和下文中的"Ferebee finished her senior year with almost full marks"可知,Ferebee做到了生意和学习两不误。manage"完成(困难的事),勉力完成"。
13.A 语境语义 根据空后的"Ferebee finished her senior year with almost full marks"可知,Ferebee一直被视为模范学生。model"模范,典型"。
14.B 固定搭配 根据下文中的"I'm thinking about starting nonprofit organizations"可知,Ferebee打算在高中毕业后不仅仅要做蛋糕生意,还要创办非营利性组织。keep to"坚守,不偏离";go beyond"超过,超出";
jump at"迫不及待地接受,欣然接受(机会、建议等)";work on"从事,努力改善"。
15.C 语境语义 根据下文中的"I have realized I'm with great potential and power"可知,她变得更加自信了。confident"自信的"。