2024届 高考英语 二轮复习 完形填空 专题练习（有答案解析）

Test 1
When I was a teenager, I was invited to a formal dance party. I was __1__， but also nervous about what to wear. Mom suggested I wear high heels (高跟鞋).
“Mom, I don't know if I can wear these，” I said, feeling __2__. “Don't worry, sweetie. Just take small __3__ and keep your weight centered，” she suggested.
As I arrived at the party, I tried to be __4__ and act like everything was fine. But __5__ struck when I stepped onto the dance floor. I __6__ my own feet, falling to the ground in front of everyone.
I quickly got up and laughed it off, pretending like it was __7__. But deep down, I felt like a tomato, wanting to __8__．
My friend Lilly helped me __9__ that incident and managed me another high heels as a support so that nobody would understand my hesitation. But a little bit __10__ continued in my mind.
When I returned home, I told Mom I felt like a complete __11__ at the party. “It's okay. You tried something new, and it didn't go as __12__. But that's how we learn and grow. Don't be too __13__ on yourself and wear what you feel __14__ in，” Mom said, giving me a hug.
From that day forward, I stuck to flat shoes. I learned to __15__ my true self and not worry about what others thought.
1．A.surprised B．excited
C．relaxed D．satisfied
2．A.unsure B．unsafe
C．unusual D．unhappy
3．A.breaks B．turns
C．steps D．attempts
4．A.genuine B．polite
C．serious D．cool
5．A.danger B．injury
C．disaster D．wonder
6．A.landed on B．tripped over
C．kicked up D．ran into
7．A.a hot potato B．a big fish
C．no luck D．no big deal
8．A.fight B．argue
C．disappear D．struggle
9．A.tackle B．avoid
C．prevent D．identify
10．A.patience B．bravery
C．worry D．anger
11．A.fool B．hero
C．stranger D．dancer
12．A.suggested B．expected
C．promised D．directed
13．A.dependent B．easy
C．careful D．hard
14．A.fashionable B．tight
C．comfortable D．special
15．A.analyse B．accept
C．trust D．refuse
Test 2
In 2013, my husband Robin took a new job in Ghana. We relocated from London, where I worked as a photographer, to the capital, Accra. Robin worked, but my visa didn't permit me to, and I was left homesick and lacking __1__. With few people around, I turned to __2__. I photographed horses and considered the outdoors the place where I felt most __3__．
In September 2018，after one bad thunderstorm, I found a bird, barely a month old, on the ground. He was __4__ by his flock (群).His eyes were shut, too young to __5__ alone. I placed him in a cardboard box and stayed up all night, researching how to __6__ him.I spoke to an expert who said it would take 12 weeks to prepare him for the __7__．
For the next 84 days, the __8__ bird lived on me. He would fly alongside me. As he learned to fly, he'd make short __9__ from my hand, to my shoulder, and then settled on my hair. I __10__ named him because I had to __11__ myself that he needed to return to the wild. In return for putting his life back on course, he __12__ me by giving me purpose. Three months later, he was __13__ enough and flying farther from me. It was time for him to go. Then on a clear day when his flock returned, Robin and I took him out and the little bird flew away with them.
__14__ him taught me how to live in the present. Last year, I joined local conservation efforts. That, along with the__15__that any little creature can make a difference, is what he left me.,　
1．A.purpose B．interest
C．experience D．confidence
2．A.family B．sports
C．nature D．school
3．A.grateful B．alive
C．stressed D．scared
4．A.envied B．controlled
C．recognized D．abandoned
5．A.survive B．fight
C．escape D．play
6．A.go with B．care for
C．focus on D．speak about
7．A.travel B．stay
C．wild D．change
8．A.rare B．lazy
C．proud D．tiny
9．A.noises B．dances
C．flights D．stops
10．A.kindly B．cheerfully
C．once D．never
11．A.remind B．promise
C．cheat D．motivate
12．A.attracted B．honored
C．shocked D．rewarded
13．A.high B．strong
C．smart D．calm
14．A.Raising B．Tolerating
C．Evaluating D．Amusing
15．A.secret B．message
C．news D．lesson
Test 3
As usual, Lily bought expensive gifts for her children Alice and Peter before Christmas. Her job kept her busy, and she __1__ got to see her children during weekdays. Being a mother, she always wanted to be __2__ her children, but she placed her __3__ first, thinking earning money was more important.
Lily __4__ the gifts in secret and decided to give them a day before Christmas since she had to attend a business meeting the next day. __5__， a day later, the meeting got canceled. Lily was __6__ she could spend Christmas with her family. Therefore, she decided to __7__ a party. Lily sent __8__ to all her friends and her father in law, Michael. Lily was worried her friends would not feel __9__ in the presence of aged people. Later that day, her children noticed the gifts she had bought. Unexpectedly, neither of them seemed __10__ to open the gifts.
On Christmas Eve, Lily __11__ her friends into her house. However, she felt __12__ when she saw Michael walking in. On arrival, Michael gave Alice and Peter presents—some cookie molds (模具)! The two kids ran happily to their grandfather and showed great __13__ for his gifts, asking him to bake cookies with them.
All the guests present were moved by the scene. Lily __14__ all they want is their parents' time and __15__ not what their parents buy them.,　　
1．A.usually B．rarely
C．always D．never
2．A.around B．beyond
C．without D．for
3．A.family B．heart
C．body D．job
4．A.watched B．laid
C．hid D．made
5．A.Fortunately B．Eventually
C．Suddenly D．Amusingly
6．A.shocked B．touched
C．happy D．free
7．A.attend B．throw
C．delay D．rule
8．A.blesses B．regards
C．letters D．invitations
9．A.confident B．warm
C．relaxed D．cool
10．A.shy B．worried
C．easy D．eager
11．A.welcomed B．led
C．signaled D．waved
12．A.uncomfortable B．refreshed
C．surprised D．calm
13．A.respect B．pity
C．enthusiasm D．love
14．A.noticed B．realized
C．learned D．witnessed
15．A.money B．passion
C．knowledge D．attention
Test 4
Fredric Roi Marquez joined a program to give out food to people at a retirement community. By doing so, the high school student hoped to earn a(n) __1__ at college. But the program gave him more than he __2__， including lessons that would __3__ him in the rest of his life, like the qualities of being focused, patient and highly efficient.
Roy and Lynn moved to the community 12 years ago. They __4__ what these young people brought to the community. Roy said, “As you go in and have your dinner offered by young people who are __5__ and considerate, you just feel great __6__ and strength.” Lynn said the students truly __7__ about the people in the community.
For Marquez, the experience was new. He said, “Wow, I'm __8__ doing this like I'm working. I get close with ‘Grandma’ and ‘Grandpa’．” Marquez also began __9__ special relationships with the residents. Many students kept the residents __10__ about their lives.
They talked about school projects, exams and even family issues. They __11__ their hopes and sought advice from the residents.
Experts say the experience is good for both __12__. Courtney Benhoff is a spokesperson for the community. She said the program offered students the __13__ to gain an amount of money. “And through communication, the residents can also better understand these young people that have made their lives more __14__，” Courtney Benhoff said. “The program is a good __15__ between the young and the old.”
1．A.scholarship B．friendship
C．degree D．living
2．A.refused B．expected
C．remembered D．regretted
3．A.trouble B．stop
C．interest D．serve
4．A.liked B．relied on
C．disapproved of D．missed
5．A.creative B．respectful
C．shy D．ordinary
6．A.thrill B．challenge
C．warmth D．growth
7．A.worried B．argued
C．complained D．cared
8．A.actually B．theoretically
C．randomly D．mentally
9．A.handling B．building
C．destroying D．repairing
10．A.updated B．confused
C．pleased D．concerned
11．A.advertised B．lost
C．shared D．sold
12．A.couples B．companies
C．families D．generations
13．A.ability B．right
C．chance D．permission
14．A.peaceful B．reasonable
C．colorful D．attractive
15．A.competition B．bridge
C．difference D．contrast
Test 5
Kristin Schell is the founder of The Turquoise Table (绿松石桌), a movement of ordinary people who want to create community right in their own front yards. Ten years ago, Kristin and her family __1__ to a new home in Texas.
One day, Kristin needed some backyard furniture for a party and __2__ a few picnic tables from a grocery store. One table was laid in her front yard __3__. After the party, she painted the table turquoise—her __4__ color—and put it in the front yard gladly. __5__，that turquoise table became the place where Kristin and her kids hung out. Neighbors began to stop by to __6__ themselves and sit down for a chat. Kristin __7__ people to join her at the table for coffee or iced tea. Construction workers on jobs in the __8__ took their lunch breaks at the table. A tired babysitter walking by sat down for __9__．Then neighbors asked Kristin if their family could put a picnic table in their front yard, too. A(n) __10__ was born.
“People often __11__ to invite others into their homes. They think their house is too __12__ or they don't have enough time，” Kristin says. Her picnic table takes away the __13__ and the pressure.
A decade after their Texas beginnings, thousands of Turquoise Tables __14__ in all 50 states and in 13 countries around the world. Not all of them are actually turquoise. No matter what color it is, it's a __15__ table.,　　
1．A.cycled B．returned
C．moved D．traveled
2．A.exchanged B．accepted
C．discovered D．purchased
3．A.in advance B．by mistake
C．in time D．on purpose
4．A.favorite B．original
C．strange D．new
5．A.Hopefully B．Similarly
C．Unexpectedly D．Fortunately
6．A.defend B．prepare
C．express D．introduce
7．A.allowed B．invited
C．advised D．encouraged
8．A.company B．countryside
C．city D．neighborhood
9．A.shelter B．relaxation
C．safety D．pleasure
10．A.movement B．miracle
C．organization D．business
11．A.hesitate B．pretend
C．prefer D．offer
12．A.distant B．quiet
C．messy D．beautiful
13．A.doubts B．excuses
C．results D．topics
14．A.change B．melt
C．disappear D．exist
15．A.dream B．family
C．friendship D．schoolwork
Test 6
I've just read an interesting article. It says children of __1__ mothers are less likely to stick to traditional roles of male __2__ and female homemakers. Kids whose mothers have jobs __3__ have a better chance of success later in life.
When I was five, illness __4__ me of my father. To support my family, my mum __5__ a full time job, which included long days. She __6__ my two sisters and me on her own. My mum always tells me, “Being __7__ is important. Why Because if you can organize your own life and make your own decisions, you can __8__ almost anything.” At 15, I got my first part time job; later I __9__ three more. As I got older, I realized the __10__ of depending on myself and the amazing feeling I had when I __11__ to get things I wanted by myself.
Watching my mother work hard, I gradually developed a __12__ attitude to work. That was why I was able to put myself through four years of college on my own. Luckily I received a full time job offered __13__ before I got my degree certificate. I am __14__ to my mum. She has given me so much love over the years and is the greatest __15__ for me.,　　
1．A.working B．thinking
C．single D．reliable
2．A.peacemakers B．breadwinners
C．hosts D．successes
3．A.absolutely B．constantly
C．probably D．fortunately
4．A.informed B．convinced
C．reminded D．robbed
5．A.landed B．refused
C．offered D．abandoned
6．A.dressed B．raised
C．educated D．influenced
7．A.independent B．confident
C．intelligent D．consistent
8．A.ignore B．bear
C．attain D．transform
9．A.got back B．got through
C．took over D．took on
10．A.secret B．beauty
C．difficulty D．possibility
11．A.intended B．struggled
C．managed D．prepared
12．A.complex B．relaxed
C．general D．positive
13．A.yet B．still
C．even D．again
14．A.faithful B．close
C．subject D．grateful
15．A.model B．playmate
C．director D．boss
Test 1
【语篇解读】　本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者穿高跟鞋参加正式的派对，不幸在大家面前摔倒，虽然得到朋友的帮助缓解了尴尬，但是仍然非常担心。事后妈妈安慰作者不用对自己太过苛刻，作者接受了真实的自己，不再在意他人的看法。
1．答案与解析：B　根据上文“I was invited to a formal dance party”和空后“but also nervous about what to wear”可推知，作者没有穿着方面的经验，应该是初次被邀请去参加正式的派对，所以会很兴奋。
2．答案与解析：A　根据上文“I don't know if I can wear these”可知，作者心里有困惑，不确定自己能不能穿高跟鞋。
3．答案与解析：C　根据上文“high heels(高跟鞋)”和空后“keep your weight centered”可知，穿高跟鞋走路的时候要小步伐，才能维持好重心。
4．答案与解析：D　根据空后“act like everything was fine”可知，虽然作者没有经验很紧张，但是仍然尝试表现得冷静沉着。
5．答案与解析：C　根据下文“falling to the ground in front of everyone”可知，作者在大家面前摔倒了，所以是发生了灾难。
6．答案与解析：B　根据空后“my own feet, falling to the ground in front of everyone”可知，作者没有穿高跟鞋的经验，摔倒应该是被自己的脚给绊倒了。
7．答案与解析：D　根据空前“I quickly got up and laughed it off”可知，作者赶紧一笑了之，应该是在大家面前表现得若无其事，假装不在意摔倒。
8．答案与解析：C　根据空前“But”可知，这里和上文有转折，虽然作者装作若无其事，但实际上非常在意，希望消失不见。
9．答案与解析：A　根据空前“My friend Lilly helped me”可推知，作者的朋友提供了帮助，帮作者处理意外摔倒的事故。
10．答案与解析：C　根据空前“But”可知，这里和上文有转折，虽然作者的朋友提供了帮助，处理好了作者的事故，但是作者心底还是因为事故有些担忧。
11．答案与解析：A　根据上文“falling to the ground in front of everyone”可知，作者在派对上摔倒，心里充满了担忧，所以回家会和妈妈诉说自己的表现像个傻瓜。
12．答案与解析：B　根据空前“You tried something new”和常识可知，尝试新事物的时候，内心会有预期，作者起初希望自己在派对上表现得冷静沉着，但因为摔倒事情并未预期一样。
13．答案与解析：D　根据上文“It's okay.”可知，妈妈在安慰作者不要将摔倒的事情放在心上，不用事事要求完美，也就是不用对自己太苛刻。
14．答案与解析：C　根据下文“I stuck to flat shoes”可知，作者放弃高跟鞋穿自己熟悉的平底鞋，所以妈妈应该是让作者穿自己觉得舒服的服装。
15．答案与解析：B　根据空后“not worry about what others thought”可知，作者不再担心他人的想法，所以应该是接受了自己真实的样子。
Test 2
【语篇解读】　本文是一篇记叙文。由于签证原因，作者无法工作，所以她开始漫无目的地在草原上闲逛，观察当地的鸟类的日常生活。一场雷雨后，她开始照顾一只离群的雀并帮助它回归野外，与这只雀朝夕相处的日子改变了作者的生活和心态，让她找到了生活的意义。
1．答案与解析：A　句意：罗宾工作了，但我的签证不允许我工作，我很想家，没有目标。根据该句中的“but my visa didn't permit me to, and I was left homesick”我的签证不允许我工作，我很想家，可推知，此处为但我的签证不允许我工作，我很想家，没有目标。
2．答案与解析：C　根据下文“I photographed horses and considered the outdoors the place where I felt most __3__．”可知，此处为由于周围人很少，我转向了大自然。
3．答案与解析：B　根据上文提到的由于周围人很少，我转向了大自然。以及该句中的“I photographed horses”可推知，此处为我给马拍照，认为户外是我最有活力的地方。
4．答案与解析：D　根据上文“I found a bird, barely a month old, on the ground.”以及下文“I placed him in a cardboard box”可推知，此处为他被他的鸟群抛弃了。
5．答案与解析：A　根据句意以及该句中的“His eyes were shut, too young”可推知，此处为他闭着眼睛，太幼小，无法独自生存。
6．答案与解析：B　根据上文提到的太幼小，无法独自生存。以及该句中的“I placed him in a cardboard box and stayed up all night”可推知，此处为我把它放在一个纸板箱里，整晚没睡，研究如何照顾它。
7．答案与解析：C　根据句意以及下文“because I had to __11__ myself that he needed to return to the wild”可知，此处为他说他需要12周的时间来为野外生活做准备。
8．答案与解析：D　根据上文提到的“too young to __5__ alone”可知，此处为在接下来的84天里，这只小鸟依靠我生活。
9．答案与解析：C　根据该句中的“As he learned to fly”可知，此处为当他学会飞行时，他会从我的手上飞到我的肩膀上，然后停在我的头发上。
10．答案与解析：D　根据句意以及该句中的“that he needed to return to the wild”可推知，此处为我从来没有给他起过名字，因为我必须提醒自己，他需要回到野外。
11．答案与解析：A　根据上文提到的我从来没有给他起过名字，以及“he needed to return to the wild”可知，此处为我从来没有给他起过名字，因为我必须提醒自己，他需要回到野外。
12．答案与解析：D　根据该句中的“In return for putting his life back on course”以及“giving me purpose”可推知，此处为作为我让他的生活重回正轨的回报，他给了我人生的目标。
13．答案与解析：B　根据句意以及该句中的“and flying farther from me”可推知，此处为三个月后，他足够强壮，飞得离我更远了。
14．答案与解析：A　根据上文“For the next 84 days, the tiny bird lived on me.”可知，作者收养了这只小鸟。
15．答案与解析：D　根据上文提到的抚养他教会了我如何活在当下。以及上文“Last year, I joined local conservation efforts.”我参加了活动，可推知，此处为这一点，以及任何小生物都可以改变世界的道理，就是他留给我的。
Test 3
【语篇解读】　本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述莉莉工作很忙，很少陪孩子，圣诞节来临时，她给孩子们准备了礼物，但是孩子们对莉莉的礼物并不渴望，而是对爷爷带来的礼物非常感兴趣，这让莉莉意识到孩子们需要的是父母的时间和关注，而不是给他们买了什么礼物。
1．答案与解析：B　根据上文“Her job kept her busy”可知，她的工作很忙，所以很少在工作日见到她的孩子，故选B。
2．答案与解析：A　根据上文“Being a mother”和常识可知，作为妈妈，都想和自己的孩子在一起，故选A。
3．答案与解析：D　根据下文“thinking earning money was more important”可知，此处是把工作放在第一位，故选D。
4．答案与解析：C　根据下文“the gifts in secret and decided to give them a day before Christmas”可知，此处是把礼物藏起来，故选C。
5．答案与解析：A　根据下文“the meeting got canceled”可知，会议取消了，她可以和孩子一起过圣诞节，所以是幸运地，故选A。
6．答案与解析：C　根据下文“she could spend Christmas with her family”可知，能和家人一起过圣诞节，应该是高兴的，故选C。
7．答案与解析：B　根据下文“a party”可知，她可以和家人一起过圣诞节，因此是决定举办一个聚会，故选B。
8．答案与解析：D　根据上文可知，她决定举办一个聚会，应该是邀请亲戚朋友，故选D。
9．答案与解析：C　根据本句“Lily was worried her friends would not feel __9__ in the presence of aged people.”的语境可知，应该是担心朋友们在老年人面前不自在，故选C。
10．答案与解析：D　根据上文“Later that day, her children noticed the gifts she had bought.”可知，出乎意料的，孩子们并未着急开礼物，故选D。
11．答案与解析：A　根据前文可知，莉莉举办圣诞节派对，邀请朋友来，所以这里应是欢迎朋友，故选A。
12．答案与解析：A　根据上文“Lily was worried her friends would not feel __9__ in the presence of aged people.”可知，这里看到公公Michael进来，感到不舒服。这里是感到不舒服的，故选A。
13．答案与解析：C　根据上文“On arrival, Michael gave Alice and Peter presents—some cookie molds (模具)! The two kids ran happily to their grandfather”可知，孩子们对爷爷的礼物表现出极大的热情，故选C。
14．答案与解析：B　根据下文“all they want is their parents' time and __15__ not what their parents buy them”可知，此处是莉莉最后意识到了孩子需要的是父母的陪伴，故选B。
15．答案与解析：D　通读这篇文章可知，孩子们需要的是父母的时间和关注，而不是给他们买了什么礼物，故选D。
Test 4
【语篇解读】　本文是一篇记叙文。本章主要讲述了一个奖学金项目加强了学生和老人之间的联系的故事。
1．答案与解析：A　句意：通过这样做，这个高中生希望在大学里获得奖学金。根据下文“She said the program offered students the __13__ to gain an amount of money.”可知，此处为通过这样做，这个高中生希望在大学里获得奖学金。
2．答案与解析：B　根据该句中的“including lessons that would __3__ him in the rest of his life, like the qualities of being focused, patient and highly efficient.”可推知，此处为但这个项目给他的收获比他预期的要多，包括让他终身受益的课程，比如专注、耐心和高效的品质。
3．答案与解析：D　根据上文提到的“But the program gave him more than he __2__”可推知，此处为这个项目给他的收获比他预期的要多，包括让他终身受益的课程，比如专注、耐心和高效的品质。
4．答案与解析：A　根据下文“you just feel great __6__ and strength.”可推知，此处为他们喜欢这些年轻人给社区带来的东西。
5．答案与解析：B　根据句意以及该句中的“and considerate”可推知，此处为当你走进餐厅，由彬彬有礼、体贴入微的年轻人提供晚餐时，你会感受到巨大的温暖和力量。
6．答案与解析：C　根据上文“As you go in and have your dinner offered by young people who are respectful and considerate”以及该句中的“and strength”可推知，此处为当你走进餐厅，由彬彬有礼、体贴入微的年轻人提供晚餐时，你会感受到巨大的温暖和力量。
7．答案与解析：D　根据上文可知，学生们真的很关心社区里的人。
8．答案与解析：A　根据句意以及该句中的“like I'm working”可推知，此处为我真的在做这件事，就像我在工作一样。
9．答案与解析：B　根据句意以及该句中的“special relationships with the residents”可知，此处为马尔克斯还开始与居民建立特殊关系。
10．答案与解析：A　根据下文“They talked about school projects, exams and even family issues.”可推知，此处为许多学生向居民介绍他们的最新生活情况。
11．答案与解析：C　根据该句中的“and sought advice from the residents.”可知，此处为他们分享了自己的希望，并向居民寻求建议。
12．答案与解析：D　根据文章最后一句“The program is a good __15__ between the young and the old.”可推知，此处为专家表示，这种经历对两代人都有好处。
13．答案与解析：C　根据上文“By doing so, the high school student hoped to earn a(n) scholarship at college.”以及该句中的“to gain an amount of money”可推知，此处为该项目为学生提供了获得一笔钱的机会。
14．答案与解析：C　根据句意以及该句中的“made their lives...”可推知，此处为居民们也能更好地了解这些让他们的生活更加丰富多彩的年轻人。
15．答案与解析：B　根据句意以及该句中的“between the young and the old”可知，此处为这个项目是年轻人和老年人之间的一个很好的桥梁。
Test 5
【语篇解读】　本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了绿松石桌运动在得克萨斯州兴起并传播至其他各州以及世界上13个国家。
1．答案与解析：C　句意：十年前，Kristin和她的家人搬到了德克萨斯州的新家。根据下文“new home in Texas ”可推理出空白处应填表示“搬”含义的动词。
2．答案与解析：D　句意：一天，Kristin需要一些后院家具来举办派对，于是从杂货店买了几张野餐桌。根据上文“Kristin needed some backyard furniture for a party”以及下文“a few picnic tables from a grocery store”可推理出应填表示“购买”含义的动词。
3．答案与解析：B　根据上文“Kristin needed some backyard furniture for a party”以及“One table was laid in her front yard”可知，原本是要放在后院，却放在了前院，可推理出是放错地方了。
4．答案与解析：A　句意：聚会结束后，她把桌子漆成她最喜欢的绿松石色，高兴地放在前院。根据下文“put it in the front yard gladly”可推理出那是她最喜爱的颜色。
5．答案与解析：C　句意：出乎意料的是，那张绿松石色的桌子成了Kristin和她的孩子们闲逛的地方。根据下文“that turquoise table became the place where Kristin and her kids hung out”可知，桌子原本是用于派对的，现在却变成了Kristin和她的孩子们闲逛的地方，出乎意料。
6．答案与解析：D　句意：邻居们开始过来做自我介绍，然后坐下来聊天。根据上文“new home in Texas”可知Kristin刚搬来，邻居们都不熟悉，所以邻居们过来先要做自我介绍，然后聊天。
7．答案与解析：B　句意：Kristin邀请人们和她一起坐在桌子旁喝咖啡或冰茶。根据下文“to join her at the table for coffee or iced tea”可知，Kristin邀请邻居们来喝咖啡或冰茶。
8．答案与解析：D　根据下文“took their lunch breaks at the table”可推理出建筑工人在邻近地区。
9．答案与解析：B　根据上文“A tired babysitter walking by sat down”可推理出疲惫的保姆走过来坐下是要休息放松一下。
10．答案与解析：A　根据第一段“Kristin Schell is the founder of The Turquoise Table (绿松石桌), a movement of ordinary people who want to create community right in their own front yards.”以及“Then neighbors asked Kristin if their family could put a picnic table in their front yard, too.”可知，Kristin Schell发起的是一项运动，此处上下文在解释这项运动的由来。
11．答案与解析：A　句意：人们常常在邀请别人到家里做客这一问题上犹豫不决。根据下文“They think their house is too __12__ or they don't have enough time”可知此处上下文说的是人们在邀请别人到家里做客这一问题上犹豫不决的原因。
12．答案与解析：C　根据下文“they don't have enough time”可知此处上下文说的是人们不邀请别人到家里做客的理由，分析四个选项， “messy(凌乱的)”表达的含义符合语境。
13．答案与解析：B　根据上文“They think their house is too __12__ or they don't have enough time”可知这些都是人们不邀请别人到家里做客的借口。
14．答案与解析：D　根据上文“thousands of Turquoise Tables”以及下文“in all 50 states and in 13 countries around the world”可知此处上下文说的是数千张绿松石餐桌在50个州和全球13个国家存在。
15．答案与解析：C　根据上文可知，邻居、路人都可以在绿松石桌旁边坐下来休息、放松、聊天，可推理出这是一张友谊桌。
Test 6
【语篇解读】　本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者的妈妈是一名职业女性，在她的影响下，作者形成了积极的态度。
1．答案与解析：A　句意：报告说，有工作的母亲的孩子坚守传统的男性养家糊口和女性家庭主妇的角色的可能性较小。由下文“Kids whose mothers have jobs”可知，此处指有工作的妈妈。
2．答案与解析：B　由上文“traditional roles of male”可知，传统的认知是，男性要养家糊口。
3．答案与解析：C　由上文“less likely to stick to traditional roles”和下文“have a better chance of success later in life”可知，此处都是在说报告的内容，上句话用了likely可知，此处指有工作的母亲的孩子在以后的生活中可能有更好的成功机会。
4．答案与解析：D　句意：当我五岁的时候，疾病夺走了我父亲的生命。由上文“illness”可知，疾病夺走了作者父亲的生命。
5．答案与解析：A　句意：为了养家糊口，我妈找了份全职工作，工作时间很长。由下文“a full time job”可知，作者的妈妈找了一份全职工作。
6．答案与解析：B　句意：她独自抚养我和我的两个妹妹。由下文“my two sisters and me on her own”可知，作者的母亲独自抚养作者和两个妹妹。
7．答案与解析：A　句意：我妈妈总是告诉我，“独立是很重要的”。由下文“Because if you can organize your own life and make your own decisions”和“depending on myself”可知，此处指作者的妈妈告诉作者，独立很重要。
8．答案与解析：C　由上文“Because if you can organize your own life and make your own decisions, you can”和“get things”可知，如果你能组织自己的生活，做出自己的决定，你几乎可以获得任何东西。
9．答案与解析：D　由上文“At 15, I got my first part time job; later I”和下文“three more”可知，作者接受了三份工作。
10．答案与解析：B　句意：随着年龄的增长，我意识到了依靠自己的美妙之处，以及当我设法得到自己想要的东西时所拥有的惊人感觉。由下文“of depending on myself and the amazing feeling I had”可知，作者慢慢意识到了依靠自己的好处。
11．答案与解析：C　由下文“to get things I wanted by myself”可知，此处指设法得到自己想要的东西，manage to do固定搭配，意为“设法做”。
12．答案与解析：D　由上文“Watching my mother work hard, I gradually developed a”可知，作者受母亲影响，养成了积极的工作态度。
13．答案与解析：C　句意：幸运的是，甚至在拿到学位证书之前，我就得到了一份全职工作。由下文“before I got my degree certificate”可知，作者甚至在拿到学位证书之前，就得到了一份全职工作。
14．答案与解析：D　由下文“She has given me so much love over the years”可知，作者很感激自己的妈妈。
15．答案与解析：A　由上文“She has given me so much love over the years and is the greatest ”和下文“for me”可知，作者的母亲是作者最好的榜样。