【期末专项培优】完形填空（含解析）2025-2026学年高一上学期英语期末必刷卷外研版（2019）

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期末专项培优 完形填空
一．完形填空（共15小题）
1．I used to travel to make myself relaxed.Two years ago.I was rather busy with my business and under a lot of（1）　 　，so I went to Las Vegas for a holiday.
When I was on holiday，a（n）（2）　 　 suddenly came to me.I had long wished to pay a visit to the Greek island of Santorini.Therefore，the idea of a two﹣week European（3）　 　 alone was born.
I'd driven alone across the US before，but traveling to other countries whose languages aren't the same as mine（4）　 　 me.I was worried that I wouldn't be able to（5）　 　 with anyone.
But I soon（6）　 　that if I wanted to follow my dreams，I had to step out of my comfort area.If I let（7）　 　take control of me.I'd get nowhere.
As I was in search of more places to visit on my trip，I found Mykonos，Greece，which I（8）　 　 just as much as I liked Santorini.When I arrived in（9）　 　 it was like I was in a dream.
What I appreciated best was the bus ride to Venice.As I rode the bus and enjoyed every new thing I saw，I was completely（10）　 　 from the pressure of my work.How（11）　 　it was to see people riding their bikes to the（12）　 　they would like to go to！
Some people might say，"It's not a big（13）　 　 it's just Venice.Thousands of people go there every day."But it was more than that to me.It was about having a（14）　 　and when it was time for it to come true，don't let it（15）　 　.
（1） A．joy B．pressure C．loss D．pain
（2） A．idea B．incident C．stranger D．invitation
（3） A．stay B．research C．vacation D．study
（4） A．attracted B．frightened C．surprised D．interested
（5） A．agree B．play C．communicate D．travel
（6） A．realized B．responded C．selected D．suggested
（7） A．fear B．pride C．anger D．eagerness
（8） A．explored B．visited C．doubted D．liked
（9） A．Asia B．Europe C．America D．Africa
（10） A．tired B．lost C．different D．free
（11） A．threatening B．generous C．impressive D．nice
（12） A．castles B．places C．campus D．homeland
（13） A．deal B．reality C．order D．ending
（14） A．business B．dream C．challenge D．journey
（15） A．explore B．decrease C．go D．happen
2． Years ago when I was in my late teens，some friends and I went on a trip to Killington，VT.
（1）　 　，I came from the city where traffic，buildings，and a fast pace of life were all I（2）　 　.I had never been to Vermont before and I remembered being excited that I was going to experience something（3）　 　 .
By the time we（4）　 　 ，it wasn't until sometime after dinner.We were expecting the （5）　 　 to be at least three to four hours until we got there.As we got closer to our destination，it started to（6）　 　 .I felt very（7）　 　 as we drove up and down the hills in nearly stormy conditions，and I didn't（8）　 　 my surroundings because it was so dark and snowy.When we finally arrived at the hotel it was late and I was thankful we had（9）　 　 it there safely.
The next morning when I（10）　 　 ，the sun was shining through the curtains （窗帘） — after driving in such（11）　 　 the night before it was now all sunshine.When I opened the curtain，I was shocked.I had never（12）　 　 to see such a beautiful mountain right in front of me.
All weekend I admired the mountains and wildlife surrounding me.And that's when I became（13）　 　 by the beauty of nature.
Years later，I am enjoying nature even more.I admire and appreciate it in a whole（14）　 　 way.
Now I'm finding scary things like insects（15）　 　 instead of being afraid of them.
（1）A.Before long B.At that time C.As usual D.In that case
（2）A.desired B.provided C.focused D.knew
（3）A.different B.unpleasant C.similar D.positive
（4）A.left B.arrived C.returned D.reached
（5）A.walk B.rest C.spot D.drive
（6）A.rain B.cloud C.snow D.fog
（7）A.anxious B.excited C.confused D.curious
（8）A.improve B.compare C.notice D.remember
（9）A.finished B.made C.challenged D.improved
（10）A.got out B.cheered up C.headed for D.woke up
（11）A.confidence B.darkness C.detail D.advance
（12）A.acquired B.required C.expected D.struggled
（13）A.concerned B.alarmed C.puzzled D.attracted
（14）A.strange B.new C.flexible D.normal
（15）A.advanced B.stressful C.amazing D.dangerous
3．I was a new kid in town.I was not an（1）　 　 person.Shy and quiet，I read a lot and did not make friends（2）　 　 .My head was full of fears and（3）　 　 .But there I was，（4）　 　 for a new school full of strangers I didn't know，but they all knew one another already.
I was（5）　 　 and good at school，for which（6）　 　 liked me but other kids did not.I felt I was a（7）　 　 .I thought nobody would like me but I tried not to be（8）　 　
Then one day，a（9）　 　 ，strong boy in the English class walked right over to me.He（10）　 　 that he was on the school basketball team and asked me to help them with their English.From that moment on，life at school（11）　 　 for me.I taught the basketball players about commas and subject﹣verb agreement while they taught me how to play basketball.And they also taught me that being smart could be a real（12）　 　 ，which I could use to help others.
Nobody gave me any（13）　 　 about being smart anymore.And though I was only five feet tall，I walked the halls feeling as tall as those towering basketball players who helped me to（14）　 　 a new state，new city and new school.They gave me（15）　 　 and courage to be myself—and to be a short girl who really knew how to play basketball!
（1） A．ambitious B．outgoing C．independent D．intelligent
（2） A．carefully B．clearly C．correctly D．easily
（3） A．worries B．memories C．imagination D．hope
（4） A．preparing B．waiting C．looking D．applying
（5） A．average B．proud C．smart D．fun
（6） A．classmates B．players C．teachers D．parents
（7） A．visitor B．competitor C．burden D．failure
（8） A．confused B．frightened C．bored D．discouraged
（9） A．responsible B．tall C．wealthy D．clever
（10） A．considered B．explained C．added D．accepted
（11） A．started B．settled C．changed D．continued
（12） A．gift B．right C．trick D．wish
（13） A．excuses B．trouble C．pleasure D．explanations
（14） A．escape from B．live on C．adapt to D．dream of
（15） A．experience B．interest C．purpose D．confidence
4．How many people can speak English？Some experts estimate that 1.5 billion people—around one﹣quarter of the world's population—can communicate reasonably well in English.
Never in recorded history has a language been as （1）　 　 spoken as English is today.The reason why millions are learning it is simple：it is the language of international business and （2）　 　 ，the key to prosperity.It is not just that multinational companies conduct their business in English；it is the language in which Germans speak to Indonesians.
David Graddol，the author of English Next，says it is tempting to view the story of English simply as a victory for is native speakers in North America，Britain and Ireland，and Australia—but that would be a （3）　 　 .Global English has entered a more complex stage，changing in ways that the English﹣speaking countries cannot control and might （4）　 　 .
An important question one might ask is：whose English will it be in the future？Non﹣native speakers now （5）　 　 native English speakers by three to one.The majority of （6）　 　 in English today take place between non﹣native speakers.According to David Graddol，many business meetings held in English appear to run more （7）　 　 when there are no native English speakers present.This is because native speakers are often （8）　 　 at ensuring that they are understood in international discussions.They tend to think they need to avoid longer Latin﹣based words，but in fact （9）　 　 problems are more often caused by their use of idioms，metaphors，and phrasal verbs.On one occasion，at an international student conference in Amsterdan，conducted in English，the only British representative was asked to be "less （10）　 　 " so that the others could understand her.
Professor Barbara Seidlhofer，Professor of English at the University of Vienna，records spoken English （11）　 　 between speakers of the language around the world.She says her team has noticed that non﹣native speakers are （12）　 　 standard English grammar in several ways.Even the most experienced speakers sometimes omit the "s" in the third person singular.Many omit definite and indefinite articles where they are （13）　 　 in standard English，or put them in where standard English does not use them.Nouns that are not plural in native﹣speaker English are used as plurals by non﹣native speakers （e.g.， "informations"， "knowledges"， "advices" ）.Other variations include "make a discussion"， "discuss about something"，or "phone to somebody".
Many native English speakers will insist that these are not variations，they are mistakes. "Knowledges" and "phone to somebody" are simply （14）　 　 .Many non﹣native speakers who teach English around the world would agree.But language changes，and so do ideas of grammatical （15）　 　 .
（1）A.well B.widely C.fully D.regularly
（2）A.besides B.therefore C.otherwise D.however
（3）A.mistake B.success C.challenge D.competition
（4）A.forget B.undergo C.justify D.dislike
（5）A.understand B.envy C.outnumber D.overload
（6）A.encounters B.instructions C.negotiation D.treatments
（7）A.roughly B.slowly C.swiftly D.smoothly
（8）A.poor B.angry C.clever D.skillful
（9）A.equipment B.economy C.comprehension D.culture
（10）A.visible B.considerate C.English D.foreign
（11）A.grammar B.interaction C.courses D.vocabulary
（12）A.studying B.explaining C.checking D.varying
（13）A.required B.deleted C.judged D.stressed
（14）A.harmful B.impolite C.wrong D.illogical
（15）A.phenomenon B.research C.structure D.correctness
5． As she approached 97，Gwen Erickson from Minnesota began raising one of America's most popular，yet endangered，butterflies — the Monarch.Last year the grandmother （1）　 　 to raise 27 butterflies and this year the （2）　 　 has gone up to 61.
While some might say that nature should be left to （3）　 　 itself，the butterflies' population is （4）　 　 rapidly and is in need of a little extra help. （5）　 　，that love and devotion is exactly what the 97﹣year﹣old is able to （6）　 　 for her little winged friends.
T he whole process is a little （7）　 　，beginning with collecting eggs from the milkweed leaves that grow in her backyard.Four days after Erickson placed the eggs in jars on her living﹣room table，the caterpillar （毛毛虫） appeared，and then，within several weeks，formed a chrysalis （蛹）.A fortnight later the beautiful butterfly （8）　 　.Erickson then released the butterflies into the wild，but a couple seemed a little （9）　 　 to leave their loving home and （10）　 　 the senior by flying around the house.
When （11）　 　 her first attempt to raise the butterflies，Erickson said she hoped it could enable her grandchildren to （12）　 　 an interest in these beautiful insects. （13）　 　，it's her who has found the pleasure in raising butterflies in the end.
Normally Erickson doesn't like to talk about herself and what she does，but she does this time as she wants to （14）　 　 others to care for this endangered species.Happily a friend and her son have joined her in her newfound （15）　 　 and hopefully we will see a（n） （16）　 　 in those decreasing numbers.
This new （17）　 　，started so late in life，is a fine example of people （18）　 　 the smaller things in life.And it （19）　 　 us that it's never too late to be （20）　 　 in life.
（1）A.decided B.desired C.managed D.expected
（2）A.number B.size C.type D.variety
（3）A.suit B.study C.feed D.sustain
（4）A.aging B.declining C.increasing D.moving
（5）A.Regretfully B.Hopefully C.Thankfully D.Unfortunately
（6）A.provide B.fight C.seek D.charge
（7）A.money﹣saving B.labour﹣demanding C.energy﹣efficient D.time﹣consuming
（8）A.sped up B.turned up C.woke up D.grew up
（9）A.impatient B.delighted C.nervous D.unwilling
（10）A.accompanied B.attended C.greeted D.followed
（11）A.evaluating B.analyzing C.recalling D.conducting
（12）A.revise B.develop C.keep D.express
（13）A.Therefore B.Moreover C.Meanwhile D.However
（14）A.allow B.encourage C.persuade D.invite
（15）A.passion B.business C.dream D.world
（16）A.opportunity B.result C.change D.inspiration
（17）A.hobby B.habit C.routine D.exercise
（18）A.relying on B.asking for C.calling on D.caring for
（19）A.promises B.reminds C.warns D.convinces
（20）A.successful B.generous C.optimistic D.purposeful
6． My daughter and I were swimming in our pool one summer day.This day was like any of the other days，so I had no way of knowing that this one would go down in our family history as a（1）　 　we cherish（珍惜）and still（2）　 　from time to time.
The sun was setting and the night was（3）　 　approaching.My daughter（4）　 　it first—a spider was spinning（纺织） her web at the bottom of the freshly painted blue fence（篱笆）that（5）　 　our pool.It surprised me that she saw this，and it surprised me even more that she wasn't（6）　 　of the spider.
Instead，she（7）　 　watched as the spider busied herself in the cycle of life.As we both watched this wonder of nature，a very simple thought（8）　 　me.I had lost the track of（9）　 　.I honestly didn't know how long we had been just staying there and（10）　 　that spider making her web.But，regardless of whatever amount of time had passed，the truth was that we were（11）　 　having fun.
What we had done was to spend time together and（12）　 　the simple things in life.We talked about how precious our（13）　 　amount of time is on this planet and how we should（14）　 　to enjoy the simple things in life like the flight of a bird.The simple things are the （15）　 　things in life，even when they include spiders and webs.
（1）A.memory B.freedom C.topic D.fight
（2）A.hear of B.talk about C.argue about D.complain of
（3）A.cautiously B.unbelievably C.directly D.quickly
（4）A.remembered B.imagined C.watched D.noticed
（5）A.built B.decorated C.surrounded D.reached
（6）A.tired B.afraid C.satisfied D.fond
（7）A.originally B.curiously C.humorously D.sadly
（8）A.knocked B.moved C.hit D.hurt
（9）A.event B.data C.spider D.time
（10）A.winding up B.picking up C.pointing at D.staring at
（11）A.normally B.simply C.slightly D.independently
（12）A.figure B.appreciate C.handle D.discuss
（13）A.limited B.former C.extra D.distant
（14）A.forget B.want C.stop D.choose
（15）A.unusual B.best C.easiest D.rare
7．As an old saying goes，"Good fences（栅栏）make good neighbors."With many people（1）　 　to stay at home during the pandemic，some find good fences can（2）　 　 make good friends.
My family lives next to 99﹣year﹣old Mary O'Neill.Although Mary's daughter visits her（3）　 　 ，the pandemic leaves the old lady in（4）　 　.Amazingly，Mary manages to develop a special（5）　 　with her neighbor﹣my son﹣Benjamin Olsen，aged two.Mary（6）　 　through the fence as Benjamin learns to walk，talk，and（7）　 　nun and play.And when Benjamin sees Mary，he sees a close friend，and（8）　 　 her "Mimi".Mary will also call out. 'Hey Benjamin!' when she sees him.It's just been so pleasant to watch the（9）　 　scene.Mary's daughter and I，both（10）　 　 the relationship has a unique function that has kept the elderly woman（11）　 　 the long period of being separated from others.
As the pandemic limitations have lifted，Mary and Benjamin's friendship continues to grow on both sides of the（12）　 　 only now，the gates can be opened.Benjamin（13）　 　Mary on her steps to play games，blow bubbles and enjoy the activities that bring joy to the pair﹣one at a young age，and the other with a（n）（14）　 　 heart.
Friendship can just happen in so many different ways.We are（15）　 　they were able to form this one﹣pandemic or not，because it means a lot to both sides.
（1） A．forced B．allowed C．invited D．sent
（2） A．never B．also C．only D．already
（3） A．more or less B．one by one C．now and then D．up and down
（4） A．panic B．loneliness C．freedom D．joy
（5） A．custom B．agreement C．interest D．friendship
（6） A．visits B．checks C．watches D．passes
（7） A．actually B．eventually C．regularly D．suddenly
（8） A．calls B．assures C．makes D．regards
（9） A．warm B．cold C．bitter D．strange
（10） A．doubt B．advise C．predict D．believe
（11） A．resisting B．defending C．surviving D．involving
（12） A．fence B．family C．society D．road
（13） A．replaces B．sends C．joins D．inspires
（14） A．old B．young C．close D．far
（15） A．confident B．regretful C．disappointed D．moved
8． My education started in a small village of India，I did not have any English then.When I discovered that famous novelist George Orwell was born in Motihari，it made me wonder if I could be a writer too.That day，it became my（1）　 　.
My father opened up the world of books for me.I must have been seven or eight，when he first（2）　 　 me to Hindi （印地语） storybook.When dad was reading the book for me，I was（3）　 　 by the stories.By the time I was in Grade 10，I had finished reading hundreds of novels.Also，my private tutor made me believe that it was（4）　 　 for me to learn the language.After 10 months with her，I started reading picture books in English.
Two years later，I began to read my first English novel.Then I realized that I should try writing newspaper articles，improve my skills and then progress to longer forms.I（5）　 　 a couple of Hindi newspapers with my writing but was promptly turned down.They said my article didn't（6）　 　 their standards.I was so（7）　 　 that I doubted my ability.At this time，I met kind﹣hearted Daniel who published my first article after heavy editing.It was an important turning point for me.My（8）　 　 as a writer began.
After writing a dozen articles and reviews，I knew it was finally time to plan my novel.Creating the plot was really（9）　 　 for me.But I managed to write the first（10）　 　of my novel!Full of（11）　 　 ，I sent it to Mary Mount，a famous editor right away.My submission was（12）　 　again，but I was still grateful just to hear from her.
One year later，I finished my writing work again.I contacted another editor.A month later，the feed﹣back landed on my table，（13）　 　 it was desperate，to put it mildly.I cried，believing I'd never get it published.
When I shared it with my friend，her feedback and support helped me improve my manuscript further.Then I submitted it to a few publishers and a few days later，I got a call from a publisher.To my delight，he informed me that my book would be published.What surprised me was that a few production houses had expressed interest in my novel.One of the directors even intended to（14）　 　 it for the screen.It is（15）　 　 my effort and the encouragement from my family and friend，after twenty﹣one years' struggling，that eventually I fulfilled my dream.
Nothing is impossible to a willing heart.As long as you are enthusiastic and persistent，you will succeed sooner or later.
（1）A．dream B．career C．memory D．ability
（2）A．drew B．lent C．introduced D．bought
（3）A．sacred B．attracted C．sensitive D．absorbed
（4）A．out of curiosity B．out of ignorance C．out of the question D．out of question
（5）A．attracted B．approached C．expressed D．responded
（6）A.look forward to B．do harm to C．look up to D．live up to
（7）A．worried B．surprised C．depressed D．responded
（8）A．program B．report C．drill D．journey
（9）A．demanding B．amazing C．rewarding D．convincing
（10）A．chapter B．draft C．line D．question
（11）A．pride B．energy C．expectation D．patience
（12）A．praised B．rejected C．accused D．collected
（13）A．but B．so C．otherwise D．thus
（14）A．adapt B．donate C．adopt D．encourage
（15）A．out of B．regardless of C．because of D．at the mercy of
9．Tom has become a familiar face to almost everyone he passes around his community after many years' jogging."They're all（1）　 　to seeing me，"said the 100﹣year﹣old.
Although today he is a running celebrity（名人），Tom only got into the（2）　 　in his late 30s，following the sudden death of his wife."To take the（3）　 　of，I'd run with one of my lip le kids holding my little finger，"he shared.
Running soon became a vital part of Tom's life.But he didn't start（4）　 　 racing until after 1992，when he was diagnosed with cancer and was（5）　 　that he only had three months left to live.
"It was really terrible to know that，"he（6）　 　.Fortunately，Tom lived beyond the（7）　 　 three months.When doctors removed the tumor（肿瘤） two years later，they were（8）　 　to find there was no spread of the disease.Excited to have（9）　 　 a new start in life，Tom began（10）　 　 for everything from 10 Kms to marathons."I didn't weight oo much，and I was small，which（11）　 　，"he said."Then I began to win some races."Nowadays Tom holds four incredible（12）　 　world records for the fastest marathon time at age 80 and 90；the fastest half marathon time at age 90 and 91.
These days，Tom has no（13）　 　to break other world records.（14）　 　，he's happily spending his days with his family."I think it is meaningful not to try to run marathons at 100.I'm having the best time of my life，"he said."Why should I have anything to（15）　 　？"
（1） A．addicted B．used C．devoted D．committed
（2） A．post B．profession C．major D．sport
（3） A．annoyance B．pressure C．sadness D．confusion
（4） A．frequently B．competitively C．fluently D．creatively
（5） A．informed B．reminded C．warned D．inspired
（6） A．protested B．recalled C．approved D．conducted
（7） A．predicted B．charged C．scheduled D．cured
（8） A．depressed B．disappointed C．shocked D．puzzled
（9） A．achieved B．discovered C．addressed D．invented
（10） A．looking out B．holding out C．making up D．signing up
（11） A．worked B．continued C．helped D．changed
（12） A．titles B．rewards C．positions D．events
（13） A．chances B．abilities C．means D．plans
（14） A．Therefore B．Moreover C．Instead D．Otherwise
（15） A．purchase B．prove C．explore D．explain
10．When I was 25 years old，I had a big dream in my mind．I wanted to travel around Africa with my（1）　 　．So I left my hometown with great confidence and（2）　 　in Cape Town，not really sure what to do next．Luckily，I（3）　 　a kind，old Nigerian man who gave me the best travel（4）　 　I had ever received："Be like a student on your way around the world．"
It sounded（5）　 　，but it really changed my idea about travelling．He helped me realize that travel is about learning and observing（6）　 　．It's far too easy to go into a new country． "But if you study information，ask questions，and try to（7）　 　the locals，you'll have far richer（8）　 　，" he said．
When I was on my tour way to Cancun，I was（9）　 　a tourist．I only stayed there for a week to see places of interest and then left．The culture didn't（10）　 　me．I left the cities and towns without really（11）　 　anyone or anything that existed in those places．
This time，I made a promise to myself that I would be a（n）（12）　 　traveller．After seven months of（13）　 　backpacking in Africa，I realized that having a student﹣like mindset（思维模式） helped（14）　 　my trip and helped me learn a lot，which（15）　 　me more than any other trips．
（1） A．friend B．classmate C．backpack D．family
（2） A．started B．ended C．settled D．arrived
（3） A．met B．encouraged C．protected D．found
（4） A．arrangement B．site C．tip D．choice
（5） A．simple B．funny C．boring D．amazing
（6） A．cultures B．events C．traditions D．destinations
（7） A．hear from B．learn from C．depend on D．compete with
（8） A．life B．history C．imagination D．experience
（9） A．just B．still C．already D．quite
（10） A．upset B．shock C．disappoint D．attract
（11） A．knowing B．seeing C．introducing D．doubting
（12） A．powerful B．international C．real D．proud
（13） A．hurried B．successful C．full D．complete
（14） A．enrich B．continue C．judge D．share
（15） A．reminded B．woke C．educated D．satisfied
11．Jim and his brother lived on the 80th level.When coming home one day，to their（1）　 　，the lifts were not working and they had to（2）　 　 the stairs.
After reaching the 20th level，breathless and tired，they decided to（3）　 　 their bags and come back for them the next day.They climbed（4）　 　.When they got to the 40th level，Jim's brother started to（5）　 　.However，they（6）　 　 to climb the flights of steps，arguing all the way to the 60th floor.
They then（7）　 　 that they only had 20 levels more to climb and decided to stop arguing and continue climbing（8）　 　.They reached their home at long last.Each stood calmly before the door and waited for the other to（9）　 　 the door.And they realized that the（10）　 　 were in their bags which were left on the 20th floor.
This story is a reflection （反映） of our life.When（11）　 　，many of us are asked to do as our parents and teachers expect.We（12）　 　 get to do the things that we really like and love and are under too much pressure （压力）（13）　 　 by the age of 20，we get tired and decide to（14）　 　 this load （负担）.
Once（15）　 　 the pressure，we work harder to realize our dreams.But by the time we reach 40 years old，we find it（16）　 　 to realize them and begin to feel unsatisfied and complain，and（17）　 　 them.Reaching 60，we realize that we have（18）　 　 cause for complaint any more，and we begin to walk the final stage with（19）　 　.
So follow your dreams and（20）　 　 for them carefully，never complain and lose your key，and your dreams will come true one day.
（1） A．shame B．surprise C．happiness D．disappointment
（2） A．clean B．replace C．fix D．climb
（3） A．pack B．leave C．carry D．find
（4） A．over B．down C．on D．out
（5） A．rest B．complain C．work D．explain
（6） A．continued B．refused C．forgot D．demanded
（7） A．realized B．advised C．hoped D．agreed
（8） A．in order B．in peace C．in turn D．in time
（9） A．lock B．answer C．close D．open
（10） A．tickets B．books C．keys D．phones
（11） A．lonely B．sick C．successful D．young
（12） A．always B．rarely C．again D．finally
（13） A．only if B．so that C．even if D．as if
（14） A．take up B．set up C．give up D．put up
（15） A．free of B．tired of C．worried about D．concerned about
（16） A．hard B．interesting C．strange D．easy
（17） A．accept B．avoid C．share D．lose
（18） A．much B．all C．little D．some
（19） A．regret B．pleasure C．fear D．danger
（20） A．look B．ask C．wait D．prepare
12．My former teacher，Katelyn Varga，was an amazing teacher．The first day I had her social studies class，I knew we would have a great （1）　 　．Her style of teaching was so （2）　 　that almost every student in the class loved studying social studies．
My favorite（3）　 　was from our class about the American Civil War．Each student（4）　 　a person from the American Civil War to （5）　 　and then explained his or her findings in class．I chose Abraham Lincoln while other classmates chose other （6）　 　people of the time like Jefferson Davis．The students would walk around （7）　 　about the other students' characters and their（8）　 　in the tragic（不幸的）time period．Mrs．Varga could always find useful ways to make her students well （9）　 　while at the same time they had （10）　 　．Apart from that，she always （11）　 　 us to explore new things．
To be honest，Mrs．Varga has a great （12）　 　on me．I remember I behaved badly before．（13）　 　，I met Mrs．Varga who made me become the best student that I could be．I really appreciate（感激）her coming to our school．The last day of school was a（14）　 　 one for us，because she would no longer teach us．Both of us cried in each other's arms．
Mrs．Varga is one of the best teachers that I have ever had．She pours everything she has into her（15）　 　．Thanks to Mrs．Varga，I had a great time at Conrad Schools of Science．
（1） A．team B．relationship C．membership D．opportunity
（2） A．interesting B．annoying C．traditional D．uncertain
（3） A．experiment B．lecture C．performance D．memory
（4） A．judged B．described C．picked D．drew
（5） A．imagine B．praise C．help D．research
（6） A．nice B．famous C．strange D．old
（7） A．learning B．wondering C．caring D．worrying
（8） A．habits B．partners C．roles D．companies
（9） A．dressed B．prepared C．understood D．taught
（10） A．fun B．pain C．courage D．patience
（11） A．persuaded B．encouraged C．forced D．invited
（12） A．impression B．pressure C．influence D．opinion
（13） A．Suddenly B．Luckily C．Undoubtedly D．Surprisingly
（14） A．necessary B．hard C．disappointing D．boring
（15） A．families B．children C．job D．study
13．I used to be the shyest person in the world.I hid behind my older sister，whenever I had to speak to a（n）（1）　 　person﹣including the McDonald's cashier，or even a distant relative.
（2）　 　 asked to speak in class，I could hardly（3）　 　much less speak.Even among the few friends I had，my high，timid（羞怯的）voice earned me jokes﹣about being a girl.
Then in the seventh grade，my sister suggested I（4）　 　 voice lessons.After a little bit of（5）　 　I did﹣ as long as it stayed a secret.I began a series of vocal （发声的）exercising.After exercising a lot，I finally gained（6）　 　in my voice.
A few months later，I was asked to sing for some retired people.I thought I would do better than before（7）　 　the voice lessons.I opened my mouth and nothing.I couldn't remember the words of the song！My face turned hot.The（8）　 　 pianist whispered a prompt （提示），and I remembered just enough to keep singing.
Then the thought（9）　 　 me：I've embarrassed（尴尬）myself enough in front of this（10）　 　，There's really nothing else to lose.So in my second song，I just（11）　 　and felt the energy of the song lift me.And I did much better.
After that，I started singing to myself as（12）　 　 as I could in my own room.That's something I would never have done before.
On a recent school trip，I was asked to sing again.It was（13）　 　how much people liked my singing.One classmate（14）　 　said that I should be in the school's talent show.
I am not a shy person any more.（15）　 　has made me more outgoing.Today，I'm almost a loudmouth.I can meet people without being afraid.I can also stand in front of the whole class and give a big speech.I am proud of myself.
（1） A．common B．strict C．unfamiliar D．unusual
（2） A．Unless B．Though C．As D．When
（3） A．sit B．breathe C．smile D．express
（4） A．pick B．accept C．take D．receive
（5） A．decision B．consideration C．opportunity D．guidance
（6） A．confidence B．freedom C．determination D．imagination
（7） A．in favor of B．because of C．instead of D．in place of
（8） A．upset B．kind C．calm D．straight
（9） A．struck B．recognized C．persuaded D．ruined
（10） A．crowd B．class C．family D．team
（11） A．changed B．worried C．relaxed D．escaped
（12） A．clearly B．loudly C．fluently D．frequently
（13） A．amazing B．frightening C．shocking D．astonishing
（14） A．ever B．even C．still D．just
（15） A．Communicating B．Exercising C．Performing D．Singing
14．Being a parent is already a life﹣changing experience.However，this 40﹣year﹣old dad（1）　 　a surprising transformation（转变）after a hike With his kids.
Before Jeremiah Peterson looked like a supermodel，he weighed 290 pounds.He was only（2）　 　to lose weight after he went on a hike with his family and（3）　 　how quickly he was tired out from the activity.
"Instead of remembering all the good（4）　 　we had made on this trip，all I can（5）　 　is this one thing that kept playing in my head：I found myself running out of breath and having to take（6）　 　on the way before my kids， "Peterson wrote online.
The dad then was（7）　 　to get into shape.
He started by giving up drinking and（8）　 　a ketogenic diet（生酮饮食）.Moreover，he started（9）　 　regularly.For five months，he hiked for two hours and spent an hour at the gym every single day.
After 150 days of a strict diet and lots of（10）　 　，Peterson lost 92 pounds.Not only that，he can now run non﹣stop up the hiking trail that once made him（11）　 　tired.
Peterson now uses his story and fitness expertise to coach and（12）　 　almost 100 ，000 social media followers — but he says that his kids are the real（13）　 　for his success.
"Find your reason that is（14）　 　if you want to achieve success in life，" he wrote in a post. "If you don't have a strong reason behind your（15）　 　，you are less likely to get the results."
（1） A．explored B．experienced C．deserved D．discovered
（2） A．allowed B．warned C．encouraged D．invited
（3） A．realized B．discussed C．guessed D．stressed
（4） A．changes B．opportunities C．memories D．preparations
（5） A．remember B．prove C．recommend D．predict
（6） A．turns B．breaks C．photos D．notes
（7） A．excited B．honoured C．determined D．amazed
（8） A．insisting on B．learning from C．applying for D．thinking of
（9） A．competing B．waiting C．relaxing D．moving
（10） A．practice B．consideration C．exercise D．attention
（11） A．suddenly B．extremely C．obviously D．relatively
（12） A．please B．compare C．inspire D．force
（13） A．purpose B．reason C．advantage D．direction
（14） A．essential B．convenient C．creative D．positive
（15） A．achievements B．imaginations C．conditions D．actions
15．
The Power of Fresh Starts
Thirty years ago，I began my first year of teaching in Grade 2.One of the most（1）　 　students was a little boy who had a serious ADD （多动症）.I had no（2）　 　in dealing with such a case，and I（3）　 　 the year studying how to help him become a successful（4）　 　.There were many disappointing moments，but there was something（5）　 　about the boy who moved excitedly around my classroom.
（6）　 　the end of the school year came near，I heard a talk.The Grade 3 teachers were（7）　 　of having Stephen the following year.I considered it a lot，and I（8）　 　that I would be the best person to（9）　 　 Stephen into Grade 3.My headmaster looked at me in（10）　 　，but he agreed to my plan.
I will never forget that day when Stephen came to ask（11）　 　he was in my class again.I looked him in the eye and said， "Well，Stephen，you're in my（12）　 　because I asked for you." The little boy looked surprised. "You did？Why？" he asked. "Because I like you and want to keep（13）　 　with you，" I answered.
Stephen just（14）　 　at me.After a few moments，he（15）　 　and walked back to his seat.We never spoke of it again，but the two of us had many（16）　 　learning breakthroughs （突破） that year.I believe those（17）　 　were more of a result of Stephen's knowing that I had put his previous year's mistakes behind him.
Now I come to know that when I（18）　 　for one，I can improve his soul.Each season is a new beginning，a new way of thinking.Many students（19）　 　a new start and are determined to act upon it.We need to pay attention to even the smallest（20）　 　that students are looking for help.
（1） A．miserable B．unforgettable C．common D．friendly
（2） A．experience B．knowledge C．interest D．energy
（3） A．wasted B．took C．spent D．cost
（4） A．adventurer B．actor C．competitor D．learner
（5） A．pleasant B．dangerous C．romantic D．important
（6） A．While B．As C．Since D．For
（7） A．excited B．pleased C．afraid D．angry
（8） A．remembered B．imagined C．dreamed D．realized
（9） A．follow B．drive C．force D．join
（10） A．silence B．surprise C．doubt D．wonder
（11） A．how B．when C．why D．what
（12） A．school B．office C．home D．class
（13） A．staying B．talking C．teaching D．playing
（14） A．laughed B．stared C．pointed D．shot
（15） A．cried B．agreed C．smiled D．refused
（16） A．professional B．attractive C．valuable D．unbelievable
（17） A．successes B．awards C．failures D．prizes
（18） A．hunt B．care C．prepare D．wait
（19） A．dislike at B．accept C．hope for D．avoid in
（20） A．act B．mark C．symbol D．sign
期末专项培优 完形填空
参考答案与试题解析
一．完形填空（共15小题）
1．I used to travel to make myself relaxed.Two years ago.I was rather busy with my business and under a lot of（1）　B　，so I went to Las Vegas for a holiday.
When I was on holiday，a（n）（2）　A　 suddenly came to me.I had long wished to pay a visit to the Greek island of Santorini.Therefore，the idea of a two﹣week European（3）　C　 alone was born.
I'd driven alone across the US before，but traveling to other countries whose languages aren't the same as mine（4）　B　 me.I was worried that I wouldn't be able to（5）　C　 with anyone.
But I soon（6）　A　that if I wanted to follow my dreams，I had to step out of my comfort area.If I let（7）　A　take control of me.I'd get nowhere.
As I was in search of more places to visit on my trip，I found Mykonos，Greece，which I（8）　D　 just as much as I liked Santorini.When I arrived in（9）　B　 it was like I was in a dream.
What I appreciated best was the bus ride to Venice.As I rode the bus and enjoyed every new thing I saw，I was completely（10）　D　 from the pressure of my work.How（11）　D　it was to see people riding their bikes to the（12）　B　they would like to go to！
Some people might say，"It's not a big（13）　A　 it's just Venice.Thousands of people go there every day."But it was more than that to me.It was about having a（14）　B　and when it was time for it to come true，don't let it（15）　C　.
（1） A．joy B．pressure C．loss D．pain
（2） A．idea B．incident C．stranger D．invitation
（3） A．stay B．research C．vacation D．study
（4） A．attracted B．frightened C．surprised D．interested
（5） A．agree B．play C．communicate D．travel
（6） A．realized B．responded C．selected D．suggested
（7） A．fear B．pride C．anger D．eagerness
（8） A．explored B．visited C．doubted D．liked
（9） A．Asia B．Europe C．America D．Africa
（10） A．tired B．lost C．different D．free
（11） A．threatening B．generous C．impressive D．nice
（12） A．castles B．places C．campus D．homeland
（13） A．deal B．reality C．order D．ending
（14） A．business B．dream C．challenge D．journey
（15） A．explore B．decrease C．go D．happen
【考点】记叙文．
【答案】（1）﹣（5）BACBC（6）﹣（10）AADBD （11）﹣（15）DBABC
【分析】这是一篇记叙文。本文作者讲述了自己克服沟通障碍，独自去其他国家旅行，实现了自己的梦想的经历。
【解答】（1）B.考查名词及语境理解。A．joy快乐；B．pressure压力；C．loss减少；D．pain疼痛。根据后文I was completely from the pressure of my work.可知我处于许多压力之下。故选B。
（2）A.考查名词及语境理解。A．idea主意；B．incident事件；C．stranger陌生人；D．invitation邀请。根据下句Therefore，the idea of a two﹣week European alone was born.中发现关键词idea，可知这里意思是我突然想到一个主意。故选A。
（3）C.考查名词及语境理解。A．stay逗留；B.research研究；C．vacation假期；D．study学习。根据上句When I was on holiday可知这里意思是因此，一个为期两周的欧洲假期的想法诞生了。故选C。
（4）B.考查动词及语境理解。A．attracted吸引；B．frightened害怕；C surprised使惊奇；D．interested使..感兴趣。根据下句I was worried that I wouldn't be able to communicate with anyone可知由于语言不通，让我害怕。故选B。
（5）C.考查动词及语境理解。A．agree同意；B．play演奏；C．communicate交流；D，travel旅行。根据上句but traveling to other countries whose languages aren't the same as mine me.可知我担心不能和任何人交流。故选C。
（6）A.考查动词及语境理解。A．realized意识到；B.responded回应；C．selected选定；D.suggested建议。句意：但我很快意识到，如果我想追随我的梦想，我必须走出我的舒适区。故选A。
（7）A.考查名词及语境理解。A．fear害怕；B．pride自豪；C．anger生气；D．egerness渴望。根据下句I'd get nowhere可知这里意思是如果我被害怕控制，我会一事无成。故选A。
（8）D.考查动词及语境理解。A．explored探索；B．visited拜访；C．doubted怀疑；D．liked喜欢。根据空后I liked Santorini.可知这里意思是我找到了希腊的米科诺斯，我喜欢那里就像我喜欢圣托里尼一样。故选D。
（9）B.考查名词及语境理解。A．Asia亚洲；B．Europe欧洲；C．America美洲；D．Africa非洲。根据下句What I appreciated best was the bus ride to Venice.（我最欣赏的是乘公共汽车去威尼斯。）可知我到了欧洲。故选B。
（10）D.考查形容词及语境理解。A．tired疲惫的；B.lost迷失的；C．different不同的；D．free自由的。根据下句How it was to see people riding their bikes to the they would like to go to!（看到人们骑着自行车去他们想去的地方是多么美好啊！）可知我完全摆脱了工作的压力。be free from不受影响的。故选D。
（11）D.考查形容词及语境理解。A.threatening威胁的；B.generous慷慨的；C.impressive印象深刻的；D．nice美好的。句意：看到人们骑着自行车去他们想去的地方真是太好了!故选D。
（12）B.考查名词及语境理解。A．castles城堡；B．places地点；C．campus校园；D．homeland故乡。句意：看到人们骑着自行车去他们想去的地方真是太好了!故选B。
（13）A.考查名词及语境理解。A．deal交易；B．reality现实；C．order命令；D．ending结束。根据下句it's just Venice.Thousands of people go there every day.可知这里意思是没什么大不了的．It's not a big deal没什么大不了的，该用法是固定用法，故选A。
（14）B.考查名词及语境理解。A．business生意；B．dream梦想；C．challenge挑战；D．journey旅行。根据上文But I soon that if I wanted to follow my dreams，I had to step out of my comfort area可知这里意思是它是关于有一个梦想，当它成为现实的时候，不要害怕让它去。故选B。
（15）C.考查动词及语境理解。A．explore探索；B.decrease减少；C．go去；D.happen发生。句意：它是关于有一个梦想，当它成为现实的时候，不要害怕让它去。故选C。
【点评】完形填空题的命题趋势
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。
2． Years ago when I was in my late teens，some friends and I went on a trip to Killington，VT.
（1）　B　，I came from the city where traffic，buildings，and a fast pace of life were all I（2）　D　.I had never been to Vermont before and I remembered being excited that I was going to experience something（3）　A　 .
By the time we（4）　A　 ，it wasn't until sometime after dinner.We were expecting the （5）　D　 to be at least three to four hours until we got there.As we got closer to our destination，it started to（6）　C　 .I felt very（7）　A　 as we drove up and down the hills in nearly stormy conditions，and I didn't（8）　C　 my surroundings because it was so dark and snowy.When we finally arrived at the hotel it was late and I was thankful we had（9）　B　 it there safely.
The next morning when I（10）　D　 ，the sun was shining through the curtains （窗帘） — after driving in such（11）　B　 the night before it was now all sunshine.When I opened the curtain，I was shocked.I had never（12）　C　 to see such a beautiful mountain right in front of me.
All weekend I admired the mountains and wildlife surrounding me.And that's when I became（13）　D　 by the beauty of nature.
Years later，I am enjoying nature even more.I admire and appreciate it in a whole（14）　B　 way.
Now I'm finding scary things like insects（15）　C　 instead of being afraid of them.
（1）A.Before long B.At that time C.As usual D.In that case
（2）A.desired B.provided C.focused D.knew
（3）A.different B.unpleasant C.similar D.positive
（4）A.left B.arrived C.returned D.reached
（5）A.walk B.rest C.spot D.drive
（6）A.rain B.cloud C.snow D.fog
（7）A.anxious B.excited C.confused D.curious
（8）A.improve B.compare C.notice D.remember
（9）A.finished B.made C.challenged D.improved
（10）A.got out B.cheered up C.headed for D.woke up
（11）A.confidence B.darkness C.detail D.advance
（12）A.acquired B.required C.expected D.struggled
（13）A.concerned B.alarmed C.puzzled D.attracted
（14）A.strange B.new C.flexible D.normal
（15）A.advanced B.stressful C.amazing D.dangerous
【考点】记叙文；自我认识．
【答案】（1）﹣（5）BDAAD （6）﹣（10）CACBD（11）﹣（15）BCDBC
【分析】这段短文主要讲述了作者年少时和朋友们去了Vermont的Killington度假村的经历。作者来自一个城市，对于交通、建筑和快节奏的生活都很熟悉。作者第一次来到Vermont，对于能够体验到不同的东西感到兴奋。在到达目的地之前，他们预计还需要三到四个小时的路程。随着接近目的地，天气开始变得恶劣，作者感到非常紧张。当他们最终安全到达酒店时，已经很晚了，作者感到非常感激。第二天早上，阳光透过窗帘照射进来，作者被眼前的美景震撼到了。整个周末，作者欣赏着周围的山脉和野生动物，从而对大自然的美丽感到着迷。多年后，作者更加享受大自然，以全新的方式欣赏和欣赏它。现在，作者发现自己对于昆虫等吓人的事物更加感兴趣，而不再害怕它们。
【解答】（1）考查短语及语境理解。A.Before long很久以前；B.At that time那时；C.As usual很往常一样；D.In that case在那种情况下。根据下一句"I came from the city where traffic，buildings，and a fast pace of life were all I（2）."可知此处是介绍作者当时的情况。故选B。
（2）考查动词及语境理解。A.desired渴望；B.provided提供；C.focused关注；D.knew知道。根据前半句"I came from the city "可知作者对于这个城市的建筑什么的都很了解。故选D。
（3）考查形容词及语境理解。A.different不同的；B.unpleasant不愉快的；C.similar相似的；D.positive积极的。根据上一句"I had never been to Vermont before and I remembered being excited that I was going to experience something "可知作者会体验到不同的东西。故选A。
（4）考查动词及语境理解。A.left离开；B.arrived到达；C.returned返回；D.reached到达。根据后一句"it wasn't until sometime after dinner.We were expecting the （5）to be at least three to four hours until we got there."可制作者他们是在晚饭后离开的。故选A。
（5）考查名词及语境理解。A.walk步行；B.rest休息；C.spot地点；D.drive驾驶。根据后一句"to be at least three to four hours until we got there." 以及下文"I felt very（7）as we drove up and down the hills in nearly stormy conditions，"可知此处指的是开车的路程。故选D。
（6）考查动词/名词及语境理解。A.rain下雨；B.cloud云；C.snow下雪；D.fog雾。根据下文"and I didn't（8）my surroundings because it was so dark and snowy." 可知下雪了。故选C。
（7）考查形容词及语境理解。A.anxious焦急的；B.excited激动的；C.confused困惑的；D.curious好奇的。根据下文"as we drove up and down the hills in nearly stormy conditions，and I didn't（8）my surroundings because it was so dark and snowy." 可知很焦虑，担心。故选A。
（8）考查动词及语境理解。A.improve提高；B.compare比较；C.notice注意；D.remember记得。根据后半句" because it was so dark and snowy" 可知作者没有注意到周围的环境。故选C。
（9）考查动词及语境理解。A.finished完成；B.made做成；C.challenged挑战；D.improved提高。根据后半句"it there safely." 可知他们成功，安全地达到了。make it成功。故选B。
（10）考查短语及语境理解。A.got out出去；B.cheered up振作起来；C.headed for向...前进；D.woke up醒来。根据后半句"the sun was shining through the curtains （窗帘）" 可知是早上醒来的时候。故选D。
（11）考查名词及语境理解。A.confidence信心；B.darkness黑暗；C.detail细节；D.advance前进。根据后半句" the night before it was now all sunshine." 可知指的是在黑夜里开车。故选B。
（12）考查动词及语境理解。A.acquired获得；B.required要求；C.expected盼望，预料；D.struggled挣扎。根据语境可知表示"我从来没有想到会看到这么美丽的山在我面前"。故选C。
（13）考查形容词及语境理解。A.concerned关心，担心；B.alarmed惊醒；C.puzzled困惑；D.attracted吸引。根据下一句"by the beauty of nature" 可知是被大自然的美吸引了。故选D。
（14）考查形容词及语境理解。A.strange奇怪的；B.new新的；C.flexible灵活的；D.normal正常的。根据语境可知表示"。我以一种全新的方式欣赏大自然"。故选B。
（15）考查形容词及语境理解。A.advanced先进的；B.stressful有压力的；C.amazing神奇的；D.dangerous危险的。根据后半句"instead of being afraid of them" 可知作者认为原来吓人的昆虫之类的东西现在都很神奇了。故选C。
【点评】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。
3．I was a new kid in town.I was not an（1）　B　 person.Shy and quiet，I read a lot and did not make friends（2）　D　 .My head was full of fears and（3）　A　 .But there I was，（4）　A　 for a new school full of strangers I didn't know，but they all knew one another already.
I was（5）　C　 and good at school，for which（6）　C　 liked me but other kids did not.I felt I was a（7）　D　 .I thought nobody would like me but I tried not to be（8）　D　
Then one day，a（9）　B　 ，strong boy in the English class walked right over to me.He（10）　B　 that he was on the school basketball team and asked me to help them with their English.From that moment on，life at school（11）　C　 for me.I taught the basketball players about commas and subject﹣verb agreement while they taught me how to play basketball.And they also taught me that being smart could be a real（12）　A　 ，which I could use to help others.
Nobody gave me any（13）　B　 about being smart anymore.And though I was only five feet tall，I walked the halls feeling as tall as those towering basketball players who helped me to（14）　C　 a new state，new city and new school.They gave me（15）　D　 and courage to be myself—and to be a short girl who really knew how to play basketball!
（1） A．ambitious B．outgoing C．independent D．intelligent
（2） A．carefully B．clearly C．correctly D．easily
（3） A．worries B．memories C．imagination D．hope
（4） A．preparing B．waiting C．looking D．applying
（5） A．average B．proud C．smart D．fun
（6） A．classmates B．players C．teachers D．parents
（7） A．visitor B．competitor C．burden D．failure
（8） A．confused B．frightened C．bored D．discouraged
（9） A．responsible B．tall C．wealthy D．clever
（10） A．considered B．explained C．added D．accepted
（11） A．started B．settled C．changed D．continued
（12） A．gift B．right C．trick D．wish
（13） A．excuses B．trouble C．pleasure D．explanations
（14） A．escape from B．live on C．adapt to D．dream of
（15） A．experience B．interest C．purpose D．confidence
【考点】记叙文；自我认识．
【答案】（1）﹣（5）BDAAC （6）﹣（10）CDDBB （11）﹣（15）CABCD
【分析】这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者初到一所新学校适应困难，但她通过利用自己的聪明才智帮助同学学习，逐步建立了自信。
【解答】（1）考查形容词及语境理解。A.ambitious野心勃勃的；B.outgoing外向的；C.independent独立的；D.intelligent聪明的。句意：我不是一个外向的学生。根据下文"Shy and quiet（害羞且不爱说话）"可知作者不是一个外向的学生，故选B项。
（2）考查副词及语境理解。A.carefully仔细地；B.clearly清晰地；C.correctly正确地；D.easily容易地。句意：害羞且不爱说话，我大量读书且不轻易交朋友。根据下文"My head was full of fears（我满脑子充满着恐惧）"可知作者因害怕不轻易交朋友，故选D项。
（3）考查名词及语境理解。A.worries担忧；B.memories回忆；C.imagination想象力；D.hope希望。句意：我满脑子都是恐惧和担忧。根据上文"My head was full of fears（我满脑子充满着恐惧）"以及并列连词and 可知作者在新的学校害怕、担忧，交朋友很不容易，故选A项。
（4）考查动词及语境理解。A.preparing准备；B.waiting等待；C.looking看；D.applying申请。句意：但是我去了那里，准备到一个满是我不认识的陌生人的新学校，但是他们都已经互相认识了。根据上文"But there I was"可知，尽管作者充满着恐惧和担忧，但她还是在准备到一个新的学校，故选A项。
（5）考查形容词及语境理解。A.average平均的；B.proud自豪的；C.smart聪明的；D.fun快乐的。句意：我在学校里成绩好，聪明，因此老师们喜欢我但是其他同学不喜欢。根据下文"good at school（在学校里成绩好）"可知作者聪明，学习成绩好，故选C 项。
（6）考查名词及语境理解。A.classmates同学；B.players运动员；C.teachers老师；D.parents父母.句意：我在学校里成绩好，聪明，因此老师们喜欢我但是其他同学不喜欢。结合常识和上文"I was and good at school"可推知，作者成绩好，老师们喜欢她，故选C项。
（7）考查名词及语境理解。A.visitor访客；B.competitor竞争者；C.burden负担；D.failure失败。句意：我感觉自己是一个失败者。根据下文"I thought nobody would like me（我认为没有人会喜欢我）"可推知作者有挫败感，故选D项。
（8）考查形容词及语境理解。A.confused混淆的；B.frightened害怕的；C.bored无聊的；D.discouraged垂头丧气的。句意：我感觉没人会喜欢我，但是我努力不让自己气馁。根据上文"I thought nobody would like me（我认为没有人会喜欢我）"以及转折连词but可推知，虽然同学们不喜欢作者，但作者本人不垂头丧气，故选D项。
（9）考查形容词及语境理解。A.responsible负责任的；B.tall高大的；C.wealthy富裕的；D.clever聪明的。句意：有一天，英文班上的一个高大强壮的男生向我走过来。根据下文"he was on the school basketball team（他在学校篮球队）"可推知这个男生很高，故选B项。
（10）考查动词及语境理解。A.considered考虑；B.explained解释；C.added增加；D.accepted接受.句意：他解释道他在学校篮球队，请求我帮助他们学英文。根据下文"he was on the school basketball team and asked me to help them with their English（他在学校篮球队，请求我帮助他们学英文）"可推知，这是男孩向作者解释的话，故选B项。
（11）考查动词及语境理解。A.started开始；B.settled解决；C.changed改变；D.continued继续。句意：从那时开始，学校生活对我来说有了变化。根据下文"Nobody gave me any problem about being smart anymore.（没有人再因为我聪明而找我麻烦）"可知，作者的学校生活发生了变化，故选C项。
（12）考查名词及语境理解。A.gift天赋；B.right权利；C.trick诡计；D.wish愿望。句意：他们也教会我聪明是一种天赋，我可以用它来帮助别人。根据下文"I could use to help others.（ 我可以用它来帮助别人）"可知，作者认为自己聪明是一种别人没有的，自己可以用来帮助别人的天赋，故选A项。
（13）考查名词及语境理解。A.excuses借口；B.trouble麻烦；C.pleasure快乐；D.explanations解释。句意：没有人再因为我聪明而找我麻烦。根据上文"I was（5）and good at school，for which liked me but other kids did not.（ 我在学校里成绩好，聪明，因此老师们喜欢我但是其他同学不喜欢）"可知，以前作者很聪明，同学们不喜欢，给作者找麻烦，而现在不是了，故选B项。
（14）考查动词词组及语境理解。A.escape from逃避；B.live on以……为生；C.adapt to适应；D.dream of梦想。句意：尽管我只有五英尺的高度，我走在大厅里感觉自己像那些高大的篮球运动员一样高大，他们帮助我适应了新的州、新的城市、新的学校。根据下文"a new state，new city and new school.（ 新的州、新的城市、新的学校）"可推知，这些篮球运动员帮助作者适应了新的生活，故选C项。
（15）考查名词及语境理解。A.experience经验；B.interest兴趣；C.purpose目的；D.confidence自信。句意：他们给了我勇气和自信做我自己，做一个矮小的女孩却居然会打篮球。根据上文"though I was only five feet tall，I walked the halls feeling as tall as those towering basketball players（尽管我只有五英尺的高度，我走在大厅里感觉自己像那些高大的篮球运动员一样高大）"可推知作者在这些篮球运动员身上获得了自信，故选D项。
【点评】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。
4．How many people can speak English？Some experts estimate that 1.5 billion people—around one﹣quarter of the world's population—can communicate reasonably well in English.
Never in recorded history has a language been as （1）　B　 spoken as English is today.The reason why millions are learning it is simple：it is the language of international business and （2）　B　 ，the key to prosperity.It is not just that multinational companies conduct their business in English；it is the language in which Germans speak to Indonesians.
David Graddol，the author of English Next，says it is tempting to view the story of English simply as a victory for is native speakers in North America，Britain and Ireland，and Australia—but that would be a （3）　A　 .Global English has entered a more complex stage，changing in ways that the English﹣speaking countries cannot control and might （4）　D　 .
An important question one might ask is：whose English will it be in the future？Non﹣native speakers now （5）　C　 native English speakers by three to one.The majority of （6）　A　 in English today take place between non﹣native speakers.According to David Graddol，many business meetings held in English appear to run more （7）　D　 when there are no native English speakers present.This is because native speakers are often （8）　A　 at ensuring that they are understood in international discussions.They tend to think they need to avoid longer Latin﹣based words，but in fact （9）　C　 problems are more often caused by their use of idioms，metaphors，and phrasal verbs.On one occasion，at an international student conference in Amsterdan，conducted in English，the only British representative was asked to be "less （10）　C　 " so that the others could understand her.
Professor Barbara Seidlhofer，Professor of English at the University of Vienna，records spoken English （11）　B　 between speakers of the language around the world.She says her team has noticed that non﹣native speakers are （12）　D　 standard English grammar in several ways.Even the most experienced speakers sometimes omit the "s" in the third person singular.Many omit definite and indefinite articles where they are （13）　A　 in standard English，or put them in where standard English does not use them.Nouns that are not plural in native﹣speaker English are used as plurals by non﹣native speakers （e.g.， "informations"， "knowledges"， "advices" ）.Other variations include "make a discussion"， "discuss about something"，or "phone to somebody".
Many native English speakers will insist that these are not variations，they are mistakes. "Knowledges" and "phone to somebody" are simply （14）　C　 .Many non﹣native speakers who teach English around the world would agree.But language changes，and so do ideas of grammatical （15）　D　 .
（1）A.well B.widely C.fully D.regularly
（2）A.besides B.therefore C.otherwise D.however
（3）A.mistake B.success C.challenge D.competition
（4）A.forget B.undergo C.justify D.dislike
（5）A.understand B.envy C.outnumber D.overload
（6）A.encounters B.instructions C.negotiation D.treatments
（7）A.roughly B.slowly C.swiftly D.smoothly
（8）A.poor B.angry C.clever D.skillful
（9）A.equipment B.economy C.comprehension D.culture
（10）A.visible B.considerate C.English D.foreign
（11）A.grammar B.interaction C.courses D.vocabulary
（12）A.studying B.explaining C.checking D.varying
（13）A.required B.deleted C.judged D.stressed
（14）A.harmful B.impolite C.wrong D.illogical
（15）A.phenomenon B.research C.structure D.correctness
【考点】说明文；跨文化交际．
【答案】 （1）﹣（5）BBADC（6）﹣（10）ADACC（11）﹣（15）BDACD
【分析】本文为一篇说明文。随着越来越多的非英语母语人士使用英语，全球英语已经进入了一个更加复杂的阶段，以英语国家无法控制甚至可能不喜欢的方式发生着变化，非母语的人在多个方面错误地使用英语语法，但是既然语言在改变，语法正确性的概念也可能会改变。
【解答】（1）考查副词及语境理解。A.well好；B.widely广泛地；C.fully充分地；D.regularly定期地。句意：在有记录的历史上，从来没有一种语言像今天的英语这样被广泛使用。根据第一段"Some experts estimate that 1.5 billion people—around one﹣quarter of the world's population—can communicate reasonably well in English. （一些专家估计，有15亿人，大约占世界人口的四分之一，可以相当好地用英语进行交流）"可知，英语被广泛（widely）使用。故选B项。
（2）考查副词及语境理解。A.besides而且；B.therefore因此；C.otherwise否则；D.however然而。句意：数百万人学习英语的原因很简单：英语是国际商业语言，因此也是走向繁荣的关键。根据上半句"The reason why millions are learning it is simple：it is the language of international business "，英语是国际商务的语言，因此，英语也是生意繁荣事业成功的关键，前半句和后半句 （it is） the key to prosperity为因果关系。故选B项。
（3）考查名词及语境理解。A.mistake错误；B.success成功；C.challenge挑战；D.competition竞争。句意：《英语的下一步》一书的作者大卫 格塔德尔表示，人们很容易把英语的故事简单地看作是北美、英国、爱尔兰和澳大利亚的母语人士的胜利——但这将是错误的。根据设空处句首的but，可知此句与前面的陈述是相对立的，且后一句"Global English has entered a more complex stage，changing in ways that the English﹣speaking countries cannot control and might . （全球英语已经进入了一个更加复杂的阶段，以英语国家无法控制，且可能不喜欢的方式发生着变化）"，英语不再单纯属于its native speakers in North America，Britain and Ireland，and Australia，所以可推断：前面的观点是错误的（mistake）。故选A项。
（4）考查动词及语境理解。A.forget忘记；B.undergo经历；C.justify是……的正当理由；D.dislike不喜欢。句意：全球英语已经进入了一个更加复杂的阶段，以英语国家无法控制，且可能不喜欢的方式发生着变化。根据第一段"Some experts estimate that 1.5 billion people—around one﹣quarter of the world's population—can communicate reasonably well in English. （一些专家估计，有15亿人，大约占世界人口的四分之一，可以相当好地用英语进行交流）"，以及第四段第一句"An important question one might ask is：whose English will it be in the future？ （人们可能会问一个重要的问题：未来会是谁的英语？）"，可知：英语国家对于英语的发展已经无法控制，未来是谁的英语，不再有英语国家做主，这个变化的方式令英语国家不喜欢（dislike），故选D项。
（5）考查动词及语境理解。句意：如今，非英语母语者的人数已经超过了英语为母语者的三倍。A.understand理解；B.envy羡慕；C.outnumber数目超过，比……多；D.overload过载。根据前一句"An important question one might ask is：whose English will it be in the future （人们可能会问一个重要的问题：未来会是谁的英语？）"可推测，非英语母语人士的人数超过了英语母语人士的，导致英语国家对英语的发展无法控制，短语A outnumber B by three to one，意为"A的数量是B的三倍"。故选C项。
（6）考查名词及语境理解。句意：如今，大多数英语体验都发生在非英语母语人士之间。A.encounters经历，体验；B.instructions指示；C.negotiations谈判，协商；D.treatments治疗。根据第二段"Never in recorded history has a language been as spoken as English is today.The reason why millions are learning it is simple：it is the language of international business and ，the key to prosperity. （在有记录的历史上，从来没有一种语言像今天的英语这样被广泛使用。数百万人学习英语的原因很简单：英语是国际商业语言，因此也是走向繁荣的关键。）"可知，英语是国际商业语言，非英语母语人士有经常要用英语交流的经历（encounters）。故选A项。
（7）考查副词及语境理解。句意：据David Graddol说，许多用英语举行的商务会议在没有英语为母语人士在场的情况下会进行得更顺利。A.roughly粗略地；B.slowly缓慢地；C.swiftly迅速地；D.smoothly平稳地。根据下一句"This is because native speakers are often at ensuring that they are understood in international discussions. （这是因为在国际讨论中，以英语为母语的人往往不善于确保自己被理解）"可推断，英语母语人士说的英语不能被非英语母语人士理解，会影响会议节奏，没有英语为母语人士的情况下，与会人士都能听懂对方的英语，会议反而更顺利（smoothly）。故选D项。
（8）考查形容词及语境理解。A.poor不擅长的；B.angry生气的；C.clever聪明的；D.skillful熟练的。句意：这是因为在国际讨论中，以英语为母语的人往往不善于确保自己的语言被理解。根据后一句"They tend to think they need to avoid longer Latin﹣based words，but in fact problems are more often caused by their use of idioms，metaphors，and phrasal verbs.On one occasion，at an international student conference in Amsterdan，conducted in English，the only British representative was asked to be 'less so that the others could understand her. （他们倾向于认为他们需要避免使用更长的拉丁语单词，但事实上，理解问题往往是由于他们使用成语、隐喻和动词短语造成的。有一次，在阿姆斯特丹用英语举行的国际学生会议上，唯一的英国代表被要求'少说点英语'，以便其他人能听懂她的话）"可推知，英语母语人士在表达方式上的问题，使非英语母语人士费解，甚至还被要求少说英语，可见其非常不擅长把自己的意思表述清楚，be poor at...，意为"不擅长于……"。故选A项。
（9）考查名词及语境理解。A.equipment设备；B.economy经济；C.comprehension理解力；D.culture文化。句意：他们倾向于认为他们需要避免使用更长的拉丁语单词，但事实上，理解问题往往是由于他们使用成语、隐喻和动词短语造成的。根据语境，英语母语人士使用成语、隐喻和动词短语，导致非英语母语人士听不明白，因此出现理解问题。故选C项。
（10）考查形容词及语境理解。A.visible 看得见的；B.considerate体贴的；C.English英文的；D.foreign外国的。句意：有一次，在阿姆斯特丹用英语举行的国际学生会议上，唯一的英国代表被要求"少说点英语"，以便其他人能听懂她的话。根据上文"According to David Graddol，many business meetings held in E