Unit 2 Great minds
单元话题完形填空
学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________
一、完形填空
1．阅读下面短文，从短文后所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出能填入相应空白处的最佳选项。
One day, a little boy decided to dig a hole behind his house after watching a science programme. As he was （1） , some boys stopped by to watch. "What are you doing " asked one of them. "I want to dig a deep hole all the way through the （2） ! " the boy answered excitedly.
The older boys began to laugh, telling him that it was （3） to do it. Then they left.
The little boy kept on digging and digging. Suddenly, a few small colourful stones caught his eye. He （4） them and put them into a glass jar patiently. Humming a song, he （5） digging. The jar was full soon. Then he talked to himself calmly (冷静地) and proudly, Maybe I can't finish digging all the way through the earth, but look at what I have （6） in the process of digging!”
The boy's goal (目标) was too （7） , but it did cause him to go on, to keep working.
Not every goal will be achieved. Not every job will end up with a （8） . Not every dream will come true. However, when you can't achieve your goal, you can say, "Yes, but look at what I've found along the way! They come into my life because I （9） to do something!" It is in the digging that life is lived. It is the unexpected （10） on the journey that really has a meaning.
（1）A．sleeping B．working C．singing
（2）A．house B．garden C．earth
（3）A．wonderful B．wise C．impossible
（4）A．discovered B．collected C．dropped
（5）A．took up B．gave up C．went on
（6）A．met B．known C．found
（7）A．common B．small C．difficult
（8）A．success B．failure C．change
（9）A．used B．tried C．forgot
（10）A．joy B．smile C．difficulty
完形填空
David Beckham was born in 1975 in London. When he was a young boy, his 2． talent was in football. He played it whenever he had the chance. Sometimes he would go and watch a game with his friends. When David Beckham was 12 years old, he 3． the Bobby Charlton Soccer Skills award. It was an important step 4． this young boy, and it helped him 5． for a visit to a football training camp in Spain. As a boy he 6． schools of Essex and also for his country team. He could make the ball 7． from left to right, or right to left.
But March 14, 2010 was the 8． day for David Beckham. The famous English football 9． badly hurt his left heel(脚跟) in a game. He shouted in tears："It's broken(骨折了), it's broken!"
Beckham wanted to play for the England national football team in the 2010 World Cup. But the injury(伤势) broke his hope. The World Cup would start in three months. Doctors 10． that Beckham wouldn't get well that fast.
But Beckham still went to South Africa. He went 11． an ambassador(大使) for England's 2018 World Cup bid(申办活动).
2．A．best B．greatest C．worst D．important
3．A．won B．win C．brought D．beat
4．A．as B．to C．with D．for
5．A．going B．went C．did D．to go
6．A．played for B．played on C．played with D．played in
7．A．to go B．go C．going D．went
8．A．lucky B．good C．nice D．worst
9．A．teacher B．doctor C．player D．worker
10．A．spoke B．told C．talked D．said
11．A．as B．for C．like D．with
12．完形填空
Some British and American people like to invite friends for a meal at home. You should not be upset （1） your English friends don't invite you home. （2） doesn't mean they don't like you. Dinner parties usually start （3） 7 and 8 p.m. and end at about 11p.m.
Ask your hosts what time you should arrive. It's polite to bring flowers, chocolates or a bottle of wine （4） a gift.
Usually the evening starts with drinks and snacks. If you want to be extra polite, say how much you like the room, or the （5） on the wall. But remember－it's not polite to ask how much things （6） .
In many families, the husband sits at one of the table and the wife sits at the other end. They eat with their guests.
You'll probably start the meal with soup or something small, then you'll （7） meat or fish with vegetables, and then dessert, followed by （8） . It's polite to finish （9） on your plate and to take more if you want it.
Did you enjoy the evening Call your hosts the next day, （10） write them a short "thank you" letter. British and American people like to say "thank you" all the time!
（1）A．if B．after C．before D．since
（2）A．He B．She C．It D．Its
（3）A．from B．between C．at D．in
（4）A．for B．like C．as D．with
（5）A．clothes B．pictures C．windows D．hats
（6）A．cost B．spend C．pay D．hate
（7）A．buy B．have C．need D．give
（8）A．water B．tea C．coffee D．juice
（9）A．everything B．anything C．something D．nothing
（10）A．and B．but C．also D．Or
13．完形填空
I have invented robots which improve the work of cars. My love of making things began （1） I was a kid. I really became excited about inventing after I learned about Thomas Edison.
One day in fourth grade, our （2） gave us a project in class. We had to write to a company and learn about the products. I thought and thought. （3） I chose the Thomas A. Edison Company. Soon after, the company sent me a book about the life of Thomas Edison. How I enjoyed reading and re-reading about his （4） ! I like the recorded sound and the electric light most. The inventions were clearly printed on my brain.
My dad noticed my interest in inventing and （5） me. He showed me how to turn my ideas into plans and then into new things. Once, I surprised my dad （6） a model plane I made. Later, we found a （7） model plane in a store. I learned that different inventors often invent similar things. It is not unusual for this to happen. I also learned that not all great ideas （8） . Failure is a common part of the inventing.
As my father and I worked together, I began to realize that my dad was quite an inventor himself. He was always （9） a better way to do a simple job. His guiding hands, together with my （10） in inventing, led me to become an engineer and an inventor. Of course, I also thank Thomas Edison. He is my hero.
（1）A．before B．after C．when D．until
（2）A．parent B．teacher C．inventor D．engineer
（3）A．Easily B．Finally C．Safely D．Quickly
（4）A．lights B．projects C．suggestions D．inventions
（5）A．mistook B．refused C．chose D．encouraged
（6）A．with B．about C．into D．from
（7）A．different B．similar C．large D．small
（8）A．work B．fail C．come D．end
（9）A．looking at B．looking for
C．looking after D．looking through
（10）A．habit B．story C．interest D．plan
14．完形填空
A young man went to visit a wise man living deep in the mountain for the wisdom of life.
"Excuse me！Could you tell me which the most （1） day in our lives is Is it the day when we were born or the day we （2） Is it the day when we fall in love or the day we succeed " the young man asked.
" （3） .The most important day in our lives is today, "the wise man replied calmly." Why " the young man felt more （4） ."Is it because there is a moving event taking place today "
"No. Nothing has happened today."
"Is it because of my visit "
"No. Even if nobody visited me today, today is （5） very important because today is the only wealth we have. No matter how memorable yesterday was, it has gone by like a ship going down into the sea; no matter how bright tomorrow may be, it hasn't come; but no matter how common today is, it is （6） our control."
The young man still wanted to ask something, while the wise man （7） him and said, "When we are talking about the meaning of today, we have （8） a lot of it."
The young man nodded and then went down the mountain.
Actually, today is the only （9） we have.
So, what we should do now is （10） yesterday and tomorrow and catch fast today！
（1）A．important B．necessary C．comfortable
（2）A．miss B．die C．grow
（3）A．Nothing B．None C．No one
（4）A．awful B．pleased C．surprised
（5）A．yet B．already C．still
（6）A．for B．under C．on
（7）A．stopped B．refused C．encouraged
（8）A．treasured B．handed C．wasted
（9）A．excuse B．way C．chance
（10）A．forget B．remember C．call
15．完形填空
Kierman was born in Sydney, Australia, and grew up near the sea. For more than 40 years, he raced in international sailing competitions.
In 1987, Kierman was competing in an around-the-world race when he began to （1） the huge amount of rubbish in the world's oceans. When he returned to Australia, he （2） to do something about it.
He organized a community （3） called "Clean Up Sydney Harbour." On Sunday, January 8, 1989, more than 40,000 volunteers came out to （4） away rubbish. The next year, Kierman made the clean-up a national event. It was a huge （5） . Across Australia, about 300,000 people spent the day improving their local （6） .
Since then, "Clean Up Australia" has got （7） every year. In 2002, for example, 800, 000 people cleaned up almost 15,000 tons of rubbish from Australia's beaches, parks and streets.
Kierman was （8） with the success of his project. In 2003, he started an even bigger program. With the （9） of the United Nations Environment Program, he introduced "Clean Up the World", an international program that supports communities around the world in cleaning up and protecting the environment. "Clean Up the World" has grown （10） and his wonderful idea has now spread from one city to the whole world.
（1）A．save B．collect C．notice D．produce
（2）A．refused B．decided C．pretended D．stopped
（3）A．law B．party C．company D．event
（4）A．clear B．send C．turn D．give
（5）A．problem B．success C．surprise D．failure
（6）A．culture B．project C．government D．environment
（7）A．older B．smaller C．bigger D．faster
（8）A．happy B．angry C．disappointed D．concerned
（9）A．need B．help C．hope D．action
（10）A．loudly B．gently C．rapidly D．busily
16．完形填空
As we all know, Charles Dickens is considered to be a great English writer. He's very famous not only in Britain, but also in many other （1） in the world. He was born in 1812 and he lived in London. He wrote lots of books, and he also liked （2） He was an actor.
Maybe it's interesting to hear that and that's （3） his books were so good. He gave public reading of his stories that were very popular. His stories first appeared in a magazine, in parts. People always wanted （4） part. He wrote a lot, and most of them are popular. There are films and plays of them （5） : Oliver Twist became a famous musical play, and Great Expectations was a wonderful （6） Dickens' early life was very hard. His family was poor, and his mother sent him out to work in a factory when he was 12. He （7） it, but he used his experiences in his writing. He married Catherine Hogarth and they had a big family. He continued to write （8） he died. When he died in 1870, he was （9） a story. But what a pity! We'll never know （10） it ended.
（1）A．cities B．countries C．towns D．villages
（2）A．reading B．writing C．acting D．playing
（3）A．what B．how C．when D．why
（4）A．the next B．next C．next to D．next time
（5）A．too B．as well C．as well as D．also
（6）A．book B．story C．play D．film
（7）A．hated B．enjoyed C．wanted D．shamed
（8）A．as B．while C．until D．since
（9）A．drawing B．singing C．writing D．making
（10）A．what B．how C．who D．which
17．完形填空
Sam was very nervous. It was his first day in new （1） , and lunch was only thirty minutes away. For most students, lunch is the best part of the school day. It is time when you talk with your friends, get to know what interesting things everyone is doing, and, of course, （2） . Sam, however, didn't know anyone or anything, like where to sit or with whom to sit at lunch.
Sam's （3） was in the army. So his family moved a lot. He had really liked his old school and （4） leaving his two best friends. They still talked to each other through phone calls and emails, but he couldn't see them every day. He wondered if their （5） would continue. He didn't want to lose them, but he knew it would be （6） for them to stay close.
"I know this is hard on you," his mother said as he got ready for school this morning, "and I'm really sorry you have to keep changing schools." Sam could see regret in her eyes, but he didn't want her to feel that way. Shehad always been ready to defend(保卫) not only the family but also the country. Sam loved her so much. He gave her a smile and told her not to （7） . He had wanted to mean it, but there was still always worry in him when they moved.
The lunch time came quickly. As Sam was walking to the dining room, a voice behind him said. "Excuse me." Sam （8） and saw five friendly faces.
"Would you like to join us " asked one of them.
This （9） invitation was exactly what he needed. Sam nodded yes （10） and joined them. He was sure about his future school life now.
（1）A．company B．family C．factory D．school
（2）A．eat B．learn C．run D．sleep
（3）A．brother B．father C．mother D．sister
（4）A．hated B．imagined C．tried D．suggested
（5）A．discussion B．dream C．business D．friendship
（6）A．safe B．hard C．natural D．terrible
（7）A．forget B．move C．return D．worry
（8）A．sat down B．got up C．ran away D．turned around
（9）A．unexpected B．creative C．funny D．popular
（10）A．bravely B．happily C．nervously D．patiently
18．阅读下面短文，从短文后所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出能填入相应空白处的最佳选项
Once there was a king who offered a prize to the artist who would paint the best picture of peace. Many artists （1） .The king looked at all pictures. But there were only two he really liked, and he had to choose （2） them.
One picture was of a （3） lake. The lake was like a perfect mirror with peaceful high mountains all around it. Overhead was a blue sky with white soft clouds. All people who saw this picture （4） it was a perfect picture of peace.
The other picture had （5） too. But these were rugged(崎岖的)and bare(光秃秃的). Above was an angry sky, from which rain fell and in which lightning played. Down the side of the mountain was a waterfall. This did not look peaceful （6） . But when the king looked closely, he saw behind the waterfall, there was a bush(灌木) （7） in the crack(裂缝)of the rock. In the bush a mother bird had built her nest. She sat on her nest, watching the running water.
After the king compared the two pictures （8） , he chose the second picture （9） explained, "Peace does not mean being in a place where there is no noise, trouble or hard work. Peace means when facing unhappy situations, you can still be calm in your （10） . That is the real meaning of peace."
（1）A．argued B．invited C．tried
（2）A．between B．except C．within
（3）A．calm B．round C．small
（4）A．announced B．thought C．doubted
（5）A．lakes B．clouds C．mountains
（6）A．at all B．at last C．at once
（7）A．lying B．growing C．dying
（8）A．actively B．carefully C．angrily
（9）A．so B．but C．and
（10）A．voice B．world C．heart
19．完形填空
One day a wise young man was walking along the beach when he saw a young man far away picking something up and very gently throwing it into the sea. As he got （1） , he called out to the young man, "Good morning！What are you doing "
The young man （2） , looked up and replied,
"I'm throwing starfishes into the sea."
"Why are you throwing starfishes into the sea "
"The sun is up and the （3） is going away. And if I don't throw them in, they will （4） ."
"But, young man, don't you （5） that there are miles of beach and starfishes are all along it You can't （6） make a difference!"
The young man （7） politely. Then he picked another starfish and threw it into the sea and said, "It made the difference for that （8） ."
There is something very （9） in each and every one of us. We have all been given the ability to make a difference to shaping the future. We each must find our own starfish. And if we throw our starfish wisely and well, the （10） will be better.
（1）A．better B．farther C．closer
（2）A．continued B．stopped C．watched
（3）A．water B．wind C．boat
（4）A．leave B．die C．run
（5）A．believe B．realize C．expect
（6）A．possibly B．hardly C．especially
（7）A．replied B．argued C．listened
（8）A．one B．time C．place
（9）A．special B．brave C．strange
（10）A．family B．country C．worldUnit 2 Great minds
单元话题完形填空
学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________
一、完形填空
1．阅读下面短文，从短文后所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出能填入相应空白处的最佳选项。
One day, a little boy decided to dig a hole behind his house after watching a science programme. As he was （1） , some boys stopped by to watch. "What are you doing " asked one of them. "I want to dig a deep hole all the way through the （2） ! " the boy answered excitedly.
The older boys began to laugh, telling him that it was （3） to do it. Then they left.
The little boy kept on digging and digging. Suddenly, a few small colourful stones caught his eye. He （4） them and put them into a glass jar patiently. Humming a song, he （5） digging. The jar was full soon. Then he talked to himself calmly (冷静地) and proudly, Maybe I can't finish digging all the way through the earth, but look at what I have （6） in the process of digging!”
The boy's goal (目标) was too （7） , but it did cause him to go on, to keep working.
Not every goal will be achieved. Not every job will end up with a （8） . Not every dream will come true. However, when you can't achieve your goal, you can say, "Yes, but look at what I've found along the way! They come into my life because I （9） to do something!" It is in the digging that life is lived. It is the unexpected （10） on the journey that really has a meaning.
（1）A．sleeping B．working C．singing
（2）A．house B．garden C．earth
（3）A．wonderful B．wise C．impossible
（4）A．discovered B．collected C．dropped
（5）A．took up B．gave up C．went on
（6）A．met B．known C．found
（7）A．common B．small C．difficult
（8）A．success B．failure C．change
（9）A．used B．tried C．forgot
（10）A．joy B．smile C．difficulty
（1）B；（2）C；（3）C；（4）B；（5）C；（6）C；（7）C；（8）A；（9）B；（10）A
文章大意：本文主要描述了一个想挖穿地球的小男孩，最终没有挖穿地球。却在挖掘的过程中，挖掘到了多彩的宝石。从而告诉我们即使努力也不一定就能实现目标，但是我们也许会在过程中有很大的收获，我们要珍惜努力的过程。
（1）当他在工作时，一些男孩顺道过来看。A. sleeping睡觉；B. working工作；C. singing唱歌，根据小男孩选在后院挖个坑，可知working符合语境，故选B。
（2）我想挖一个深洞，一直穿过地球。A. house房子；B. garden花园；C. earth地球。根据第三段“Maybe I can't finish digging all the way through the earth,”可知，earth符合语境，故选C。
（3）大一点的男孩们开始笑起来，告诉他这是不可能的。A. wonderful奇妙的；B. wise明智的；C. impossible不可能的，根据大一点的男孩大笑，他们知道挖穿地球是不可能的，impossible符合语境，故选C。
（4）他把它们收集起来，耐心地放进一个玻璃瓶里。A. discovered发现；B. collected收集；C. dropped下降，根据上文Suddenly, a few small colourful stones caught his eye.（几块五颜六色的小石头引起了他的注意）可知，他接下来收集这些石头。故选B。
（5）他哼着歌，继续挖。A. took up拿起；开始从事；B. gave up放弃；C. went on继续，根据下文The jar was full soon.可知，前文表达的意思是继续挖，went on符合语境，故选C。
（6）也许我不能挖穿地球，但看看我在挖的过程中发现了什么。A. met 遇见；B. known知道；C.found发现。根据小男孩发现了五彩斑斓的石头，可知found符合语境，故选C。
（7）男孩的目标是困难的，但它确实使他继续，继续工作。A. common常见的；B. small小的；Cdifficult困难的。根据小男孩的目标是挖穿地球，这是很困难的，difficult符合语境，故选C。
（8）不是每一份工作都能成功。A. success成功；B. failure失败；C. change改变，根据上文“Not every goal will be achieved.”（但不是每一个目标都能完全实现）可知，也并不是每份工作都能成功，success符合语境，故选A。
（9）他们进入我的生活是因为我想做些什么。A. used使用；B. tried试图；C. forgot忘记try to do sth.努力做某事，企图做某事，符合语境。故选B。
（10）真正有意义的是旅途中意外的快乐。A. joy快乐；B. smile微笑；C. difficulty困难，根据这些旅途中出现的意外收获，意料之外的快乐才是真正有意义的。joy符合语境，故选A。
考查完形填空，注意词汇在篇章中的运用能力，答题时首先要跳过空格通读文章掌握其大意，然后细读文章字斟句酌逐一作答，注意考虑句型、语法、搭配、语境等因素。最后通读一遍检查验证。
完形填空
David Beckham was born in 1975 in London. When he was a young boy, his 2． talent was in football. He played it whenever he had the chance. Sometimes he would go and watch a game with his friends. When David Beckham was 12 years old, he 3． the Bobby Charlton Soccer Skills award. It was an important step 4． this young boy, and it helped him 5． for a visit to a football training camp in Spain. As a boy he 6． schools of Essex and also for his country team. He could make the ball 7． from left to right, or right to left.
But March 14, 2010 was the 8． day for David Beckham. The famous English football 9． badly hurt his left heel(脚跟) in a game. He shouted in tears："It's broken(骨折了), it's broken!"
Beckham wanted to play for the England national football team in the 2010 World Cup. But the injury(伤势) broke his hope. The World Cup would start in three months. Doctors 10． that Beckham wouldn't get well that fast.
But Beckham still went to South Africa. He went 11． an ambassador(大使) for England's 2018 World Cup bid(申办活动).
2．A．best B．greatest C．worst D．important
3．A．won B．win C．brought D．beat
4．A．as B．to C．with D．for
5．A．going B．went C．did D．to go
6．A．played for B．played on C．played with D．played in
7．A．to go B．go C．going D．went
8．A．lucky B．good C．nice D．worst
9．A．teacher B．doctor C．player D．worker
10．A．spoke B．told C．talked D．said
11．A．as B．for C．like D．with
2．B；3．A；4．D；5．D；6．A；7．B；8．D；9．C；10．D；11．A
主要讲了英国著名足球明星大卫 贝克汉姆，在小时候就表现出足球方面的天赋，然后作为球员为国家队进行比赛的事迹。
考查完形填空，首先通读一遍文章，跳过缺失的单词，再根据上下文来判断所缺单词的含义，最后对选项进行区别，选出正确的那一项。
2．在他小时候，他最大的天赋就是在足球方面。A最好的；B最大的；C最糟糕的；D最重要的。talent天赋，结合选项可知讲的是贝克汉姆在足球方面有极大的天赋，故选B。
3．在贝克汉姆12岁时，他赢得了Bobby Charlson足球技能奖。A赢得（过去式）；B赢得（动词原形）；C带来；D打败。win后接比赛、奖品等；beat后接人作宾语。the Bobby Charlton Soccer Skills award指的是奖，指的是赢得奖，所以用win， 时态是一般过去时，所以用过去式won，故选A。
4．对于这个小男孩来说它是很重要的一步。A作为；B对于，到达；Cwith和；D对于。It was an important step它是很重要的一步，结合选项可知讲的是对于小男孩来说，是重要的一步，for sb.对某人来说，故选D。
5．它帮助他去参观在西班牙的足球训练营。A去，动词ing；B去，过去式；C做，过去式；D去，动词不定式。go for a visit去参观，固定搭配，help sb. to do sth.帮助某人做某事，帮助某人做某事，固定搭配，所以用to go，故选D。
6．小时候他为埃塞克斯学校打球，也为他的国家队比赛。A为......打；B表述错误；C和......玩耍；D在......里面打。根据后句and also for his country team也为他的国家队，所以是为学校打球要用play for，故选A。
7．他能够使得球从左边传到右边，或从右边传到左边。A去，动词不定式，B去，动词原形；C去，动名词或现在分词；D去，过去式。make sb. do sth.使某人/某物做某事，固定搭配，所以用go。故选B。
8．但是2010年3月14日对于贝克汉姆来说是最糟糕的一天。A幸运的，B好的，C好看的，D最糟糕的。根据后一句The famous English football player hurt his left heel in a game.这位著名的英国球员在一场比赛中严重伤了左脚跟判断，可知是最糟糕的一天，故选D。
9．这位著名的英国球员在一场比赛中严重伤了左脚跟。A教师，B医生，C运动员；D工人。根据全文可知贝克汉姆是足球运动员，故选C。
10．医生说贝克汉姆不会那么快康复。A讲话，B告诉，C.交谈，D.说，确定说话的内容。根据Beckham wouldn't get well that fast.可知讲的是说话内容，故选D。
11．他作为英国2018年世界杯申办大使去了南非。A.作为；B.对于；C.像；D.和。an ambassador大使，结合选项可知讲的是作为大使，故选A。
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Some British and American people like to invite friends for a meal at home. You should not be upset （1） your English friends don't invite you home. （2） doesn't mean they don't like you. Dinner parties usually start （3） 7 and 8 p.m. and end at about 11p.m.
Ask your hosts what time you should arrive. It's polite to bring flowers, chocolates or a bottle of wine （4） a gift.
Usually the evening starts with drinks and snacks. If you want to be extra polite, say how much you like the room, or the （5） on the wall. But remember－it's not polite to ask how much things （6） .
In many families, the husband sits at one of the table and the wife sits at the other end. They eat with their guests.
You'll probably start the meal with soup or something small, then you'll （7） meat or fish with vegetables, and then dessert, followed by （8） . It's polite to finish （9） on your plate and to take more if you want it.
Did you enjoy the evening Call your hosts the next day, （10） write them a short "thank you" letter. British and American people like to say "thank you" all the time!
（1）A．if B．after C．before D．since
（2）A．He B．She C．It D．Its
（3）A．from B．between C．at D．in
（4）A．for B．like C．as D．with
（5）A．clothes B．pictures C．windows D．hats
（6）A．cost B．spend C．pay D．hate
（7）A．buy B．have C．need D．give
（8）A．water B．tea C．coffee D．juice
（9）A．everything B．anything C．something D．nothing
（10）A．and B．but C．also D．Or
（1）A；（2）C；（3）B；（4）C；（5）B；（6）A；（7）B；（8）C；（9）A；（10）D
文章大意：本文讲的是英国和美国用餐礼仪，特别讲到了哪些是礼貌的和哪些是不礼貌的礼仪。
（1）如果你的英国朋友没有邀请你到家中你不应该感到不安。考查连词与语境理解。 A. if如果；B. after在……之后；C. before在……之前；D. since自从。根据句意及语境可知表示的是不要感到不安的条件，故选A。
（2）这并不意味着他们不喜欢你。考查代词与语境理解。A. He他； B. She她；C. It它；D. Its它的。根据句意及语境此空指代上文英国朋友不邀请你到家这件事，应使用代词it，故选C。
（3）晚餐聚会通常在晚上7点到8点之间开始，在11点结束。考查介词与语境理解。 A. from来自；B. between两者之间；C. at在几点；D. in在里面。根据句意及语境是在……之间，固定搭配between…and…在……之间，故选B。
（4）带花，巧克力或一瓶酒作为礼物是礼貌的。 考查介词与语境理解。A. for 为了；B. like喜欢；C. as作为；D. with和。根据句意及题干分析此题是“作为”的意思，故答案选C。
（5）如果你想非常礼貌就说你多么喜欢这房间或墙上的画。考查名词与语境理解。A. clothes衣服；B. pictures照片，图画；C. windows窗户；D. hats帽子。根据say how much you like the room可知说的是在墙上挂着的图画，故答案选B。
（6）但是记住——问东西值多少钱是不礼貌的。考查动词与语境理解。A. cost花费，值；B. spend花费；C. pay花费；D. hate厌恶；根据句意及题干分析此空主语是物，所以用cost，故答案选A。
（7）然后你会吃肉或鱼并带有蔬菜。考查动词与语境理解。A. buy买; B. have有，吃; C. need需要，D. give给。 根据句意及语境此空表示“吃”，英语中表示吃使用动词have，故答案选B。
（8）然后是甜食，紧跟着是咖非。考查名词与语境理解。A.water水，B.tea茶，C. coffee咖啡，D. juice果汁。根据常识可知是在甜点之后上咖啡，故答案选C。
（9）把你盘子里的东西都吃完是礼貌的。考查代词与语境理解。A. everything每件事情; B. anything任何事情; C. something一些事情; D. nothing没有事情。 根据take more if you want it及语境可知是指盘子上所有的东西吃完后想再要可以在多拿，故答案选A。
（10）第二天给主人打电话或写信表示感谢。表示选择关系，所以用电话或写一封感谢信。表示选择应是并列连词or，故答案选D。
考查完形填空，完形填空题考查的考生的语法、词法、理解、综合、背景知识几方面的能力。完形填空的解法：1. 细读首句、启示全文；2. 通读全文，掌握大意；3. 前后观察，先易后难；4. 上下连贯，合乎逻辑；5. 复核全文，消除疏漏。
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I have invented robots which improve the work of cars. My love of making things began （1） I was a kid. I really became excited about inventing after I learned about Thomas Edison.
One day in fourth grade, our （2） gave us a project in class. We had to write to a company and learn about the products. I thought and thought. （3） I chose the Thomas A. Edison Company. Soon after, the company sent me a book about the life of Thomas Edison. How I enjoyed reading and re-reading about his （4） ! I like the recorded sound and the electric light most. The inventions were clearly printed on my brain.
My dad noticed my interest in inventing and （5） me. He showed me how to turn my ideas into plans and then into new things. Once, I surprised my dad （6） a model plane I made. Later, we found a （7） model plane in a store. I learned that different inventors often invent similar things. It is not unusual for this to happen. I also learned that not all great ideas （8） . Failure is a common part of the inventing.
As my father and I worked together, I began to realize that my dad was quite an inventor himself. He was always （9） a better way to do a simple job. His guiding hands, together with my （10） in inventing, led me to become an engineer and an inventor. Of course, I also thank Thomas Edison. He is my hero.
（1）A．before B．after C．when D．until
（2）A．parent B．teacher C．inventor D．engineer
（3）A．Easily B．Finally C．Safely D．Quickly
（4）A．lights B．projects C．suggestions D．inventions
（5）A．mistook B．refused C．chose D．encouraged
（6）A．with B．about C．into D．from
（7）A．different B．similar C．large D．small
（8）A．work B．fail C．come D．end
（9）A．looking at B．looking for
C．looking after D．looking through
（10）A．habit B．story C．interest D．plan
（1）C；（2）B；（3）B；（4）D；（5）D；（6）A；（7）B；（8）A；（9）B；（10）C
短文大意：本文讲述了我从小如何对发明感兴趣，并且在爸爸的带领下从发明东西中悟出的一些道理。
（1）当我四岁时，我对于制造东西的爱开始了。before在......之前；after在......后；when在......时候；until直到......，此处指在四岁时开始学习，故选C。
（2）在四年级的一天，我们的老师在课上给了我们一个项目。parent父母；teacher老师；inventor发明家；engineer工程师，由关键词in fourth grade和in class可以推出。可知是学校的老师，故选B。
（3）最后我选择了托马斯公司。根据前文 I thought and thought. 可知是最后选择托马斯公司。easily轻易地；finally最后，终于；safely安全地；quickly很快地，故选B。
（4）我多么喜欢读和再次阅读关于他的发明啊！light灯；project项目；suggestion建议；invention发明，根据下文I like the recorded sound and the electric light most.可推知是发明的东西。故选D。
（5）我的爸爸注意到我在发明上的兴趣并且鼓励我。根据下文He showed me how to turn my ideas into plans and then into new things.爸爸向我展示如何把我的想法变成计划然后变成新东西，所以是鼓励我。mistake犯错；refuse拒绝；chose选择；encourage鼓励， 故选D。
（6）我爸爸惊讶于我做的飞机模型。surprise动词，使...惊讶，根据本句句意我爸爸惊讶于我做的飞机模型（我用这个模型飞机使我爸爸惊讶）。with使用；about关于；into进入；form从。故选A。
（7）后来，我在一家商店发现了一个相似的飞机模型。根据下文 I learned that different inventors often invent similar things. 可知发明家经常发明相似的东西。different不同的；similar相似的；large大的；small小的，故选B。
（8）根据下文Failure is a common part of the inventing.失败是发明中常见的一部分，可推出不是所有的想法都会起作用。work工作；fail失败；come来；end结束，故选A。
（9）他一直在寻找一个更好的方法做简单的工作。look at看；look for寻找；look after照顾；look through浏览，根据 a better way to do a simple job 可知是寻找好的方法，故选B。
（10）他的支持的双手连同我对发明的兴趣引导我成为一名工程师和发明家。habit习惯；story故事；interest兴趣；plan计划，根据 My dad noticed my interest in inventing 可知是我对发明的兴趣。故选C。
考查完形填空。先阅读短文理解短文大意。然后认真阅读每个句子，根据上下文的联系和句意确定句子中所缺的成分，再根据语法知识和固定搭配，选出正确答案。
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A young man went to visit a wise man living deep in the mountain for the wisdom of life.
"Excuse me！Could you tell me which the most （1） day in our lives is Is it the day when we were born or the day we （2） Is it the day when we fall in love or the day we succeed " the young man asked.
" （3） .The most important day in our lives is today, "the wise man replied calmly." Why " the young man felt more （4） ."Is it because there is a moving event taking place today "
"No. Nothing has happened today."
"Is it because of my visit "
"No. Even if nobody visited me today, today is （5） very important because today is the only wealth we have. No matter how memorable yesterday was, it has gone by like a ship going down into the sea; no matter how bright tomorrow may be, it hasn't come; but no matter how common today is, it is （6） our control."
The young man still wanted to ask something, while the wise man （7） him and said, "When we are talking about the meaning of today, we have （8） a lot of it."
The young man nodded and then went down the mountain.
Actually, today is the only （9） we have.
So, what we should do now is （10） yesterday and tomorrow and catch fast today！
（1）A．important B．necessary C．comfortable
（2）A．miss B．die C．grow
（3）A．Nothing B．None C．No one
（4）A．awful B．pleased C．surprised
（5）A．yet B．already C．still
（6）A．for B．under C．on
（7）A．stopped B．refused C．encouraged
（8）A．treasured B．handed C．wasted
（9）A．excuse B．way C．chance
（10）A．forget B．remember C．call
（1）A；（2）B；（3）B；（4）C；（5）C；（6）B；（7）A；（8）C；（9）C；（10）A
文章大意：一个年轻人为了知道生命中最重要的一天是哪一天，他去山中拜访一位智者，智者告诉他今天最重要。不管昨天有多难忘，它就像一艘沉入大海的船一样过去了；不管明天有多明亮，它都不会到来；但不管今天有多平常，它都是我们的控制。所以，我们现在应该做的是忘记昨天和明天，今天抓紧！
（1）你能告诉我我们生命中最重要的一天吗？A.重要的；B.必要的；C.舒服的，根据 The most important day in our lives is today, 可知年轻人想知道最重要的一天是哪一天，故答案是A。
（2）是我们出生的这一天还是去世的这一天。A.想念；B.死亡；C.生长。生和死是相对的，所以年轻人把这两天作为对比来问。故答案是B。
（3）哪一个都不是。A.什么也没有；B.没有一个；C.没有一个，根据前文的叙述可知，年轻人认为重要的一天是三个，对三者否定应使用none，故答案是B。
（4）年轻人感到更吃惊了。A极坏的；B.高兴的；C.吃惊的。因为老人的回答出乎他的意料，没有在他的预想范围，所以说感到吃惊，故答案是C。
（5）今天即使没有人拜访我，今天仍然是很重要的。A.仍然，用于否定；B.已经，用于肯定句；C.仍然。用于肯定句，今天的重要性不在于有没有人拜访，不管怎么样，仍然最重要，句子为肯定句，使用still。故答案是C。
（6）但是不管今天多么平常，但是他在我们的控制之下。A.为了；B.在……下面；C.在……上面。be under control，受控制，固定搭配，故答案是B。
（7）年轻人仍然想问，这个时候智者阻止制止了他。A.停止；B.拒绝；C.鼓励，根据 "When we are talking about the meaning of today, we have8
a lot of it." 可知，老人制止他再问，故答案是A。
（8）当我们谈论今天的意义的时候，我们已经浪费了今天的许多。A.珍视；B.递给；C.浪费，谈论今天的重要没什么事也没有做，无形中让时间 白白溜走，所以说是把今天浪费了。故答案是C。
（9）实际上今天是我们拥有的唯一的机会。A.借口；B.道路；C.机会，因为今天是可控的，我们可以安排自己的活动，这就是所谓的机会，故答案是C。
（10）因此我们应该做的是忘记昨天和明天，抓住今天。A.忘记；B.记住；C.打电话，根据前文的叙述可知，今天最重要，所以要忘记昨天和明天，,故答案是A。
考查完形填空，首先通读一遍文章，跳过缺失的单词，再根据上下文来判断所缺单词的含义，最后对选项进行区别，选出正确的那一项。
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Kierman was born in Sydney, Australia, and grew up near the sea. For more than 40 years, he raced in international sailing competitions.
In 1987, Kierman was competing in an around-the-world race when he began to （1） the huge amount of rubbish in the world's oceans. When he returned to Australia, he （2） to do something about it.
He organized a community （3） called "Clean Up Sydney Harbour." On Sunday, January 8, 1989, more than 40,000 volunteers came out to （4） away rubbish. The next year, Kierman made the clean-up a national event. It was a huge （5） . Across Australia, about 300,000 people spent the day improving their local （6） .
Since then, "Clean Up Australia" has got （7） every year. In 2002, for example, 800, 000 people cleaned up almost 15,000 tons of rubbish from Australia's beaches, parks and streets.
Kierman was （8） with the success of his project. In 2003, he started an even bigger program. With the （9） of the United Nations Environment Program, he introduced "Clean Up the World", an international program that supports communities around the world in cleaning up and protecting the environment. "Clean Up the World" has grown （10） and his wonderful idea has now spread from one city to the whole world.
（1）A．save B．collect C．notice D．produce
（2）A．refused B．decided C．pretended D．stopped
（3）A．law B．party C．company D．event
（4）A．clear B．send C．turn D．give
（5）A．problem B．success C．surprise D．failure
（6）A．culture B．project C．government D．environment
（7）A．older B．smaller C．bigger D．faster
（8）A．happy B．angry C．disappointed D．concerned
（9）A．need B．help C．hope D．action
（10）A．loudly B．gently C．rapidly D．busily
（1）C；（2）B；（3）D；（4）A；（5）B；（6）D；（7）C；（8）A；（9）B；（10）C
文章大意：文章介绍了澳大利亚的Ian Kierman为保护环境从清理海洋垃圾到号召大家清理地球垃圾的过程。内容充满正能量，值得学习和传播。
（1）在1987年，当 Kierman开始注意到世界海洋的大量垃圾时他正在一次环世界比赛。save节约，抵救；collect收集 notice注意到produce生产。根据下文When he returned to Australia, he decided to do something about it.当他返回澳大利亚时他决定为此做些事情。可知此处指他注意到海上有许多垃圾，故选C。
（2）当他返回澳大利亚时，他决定为此做些事情。 refuse to do8t.拒绝做某事； decide to do sth.决定做某事； pretend tolo sth.假装做某事；stop to do sth.停下来去做另一件事。从下文 He organized community event calledClean Up Sydney Harbour可知他决定做些什么，故选B。
（3）他组织了一个叫做清理悉尼海港的社团活动。law法律；party聚会； company公司；event活动。根据 The next year, Kierman made the clean-up- national event.可知此处是 event，故选D。
（4）在周日，1989年1月8,四万多个志愿者出来清理垃圾。根据 He organized community event calledClean Up Sydney Harbour可知他们出来是清理垃圾， clear away清理；send away解雇，遣散；turnaway把拒之门外； give away捐赠。故选A。
（5）那是一次巨大的成功。根据 Across Australia, about300,0 people spent the day improving their local environment.可知这是一次巨大成功。problem问题； success成功； surprise吃惊；failure失败。故选B。
（6）整个澳大利亚，大约30人在这天来改善当地环境。根据 The next year, Kierman made thecean- up national event可知是改善环境。 culture文化； project工程； government政府； environment环境。故选D。
（7）从那以后，“清理澳大利亚活动每年变得更大了。 older更老； smaller更小 bigger更大； faster更快，根据下文n2003, he started an even bigger program可知此处指“清理澳大利亚活动每年都比往年大，故选C。
（8）由于他的工程的成功 Kierman很高兴。 happy高兴的； angry生气的； disappointed失望的； concerned关注，关心。根据 with the success of his project可知他是高兴的，故选A。
（9）在联合国环境规划署的帮助下，他引进了清理世界“活动，一个国际项目支持全世界清洁社区的国际项目。根据 an international program that supports communities around the world in cleaning up and protecting the environment.可知此处是由于它们的帮助， with the help of在帮助下固定搭配，need需要；help帮助；hope希望； action行动，故选B。
（10）清理世界活动发展很快并且他的美好的观点现在从一个城市发展到整个世界。 loudly大声地； gently慢慢地； rapidly快速地； busily碌地，根据 his wonderful idea has now spread from one city to the whole world.可知这个活动发展很快。故选C。
考查完形填空。先通览全文，握文章大意。然后再根据文章的语境特点从词语搭配，习惯用法、上下文的逻辑关系以及一般的生活常识等方面进行分析，然后选出既符合语法规则又符合语境的答案然后再进行核查确定正确答案。
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As we all know, Charles Dickens is considered to be a great English writer. He's very famous not only in Britain, but also in many other （1） in the world. He was born in 1812 and he lived in London. He wrote lots of books, and he also liked （2） He was an actor.
Maybe it's interesting to hear that and that's （3） his books were so good. He gave public reading of his stories that were very popular. His stories first appeared in a magazine, in parts. People always wanted （4） part. He wrote a lot, and most of them are popular. There are films and plays of them （5） : Oliver Twist became a famous musical play, and Great Expectations was a wonderful （6） Dickens' early life was very hard. His family was poor, and his mother sent him out to work in a factory when he was 12. He （7） it, but he used his experiences in his writing. He married Catherine Hogarth and they had a big family. He continued to write （8） he died. When he died in 1870, he was （9） a story. But what a pity! We'll never know （10） it ended.
（1）A．cities B．countries C．towns D．villages
（2）A．reading B．writing C．acting D．playing
（3）A．what B．how C．when D．why
（4）A．the next B．next C．next to D．next time
（5）A．too B．as well C．as well as D．also
（6）A．book B．story C．play D．film
（7）A．hated B．enjoyed C．wanted D．shamed
（8）A．as B．while C．until D．since
（9）A．drawing B．singing C．writing D．making
（10）A．what B．how C．who D．which
（1）B；（2）C；（3）D；（4）A；（5）B；（6）D；（7）A；（8）C；（9）C；（10）B
本文介绍了英国著名作家查尔斯·狄更斯的一生。
（1）不但在英国出名，而且在世界上其他国家也出名。 A城市,，B国家，C城镇，D村庄，根据Britain是国家，可知此处country，故选B。
（2） 他写了很多书，他也喜欢演戏。根据下文"He was an actor"说明他喜欢表演。A读书，B写，C表演，D玩，故选C。
（3） 也许听起来很有趣，这就是他的书如此之好的原因。A什么，B怎样，C何时，D为什么，根据下文给出了它书的好处，故是它的书为什么好的原因。故选D。
（4） 人们总是想要接下来的部分。故事总是出现某一部分，人们就总想知道“下一 部分”。The next特指，下一 部分，故选A。
（5） 有他们的电影和也有戏剧。too，也，位于句尾，和前句用逗号隔开，as well，也，位于句尾，also，也, 位于系动词之后，行为动词之前，此处句尾，没有标点，故选B。
（6）《雾都孤儿》成为一部著名的音乐剧，《远大前程》是一部精彩的电影。A书，B故事，C剧，D电影，根据Great Expectations我们可以判断是一 部电影。故选D.
（7）他讨厌它，但他在写作中运用了他的经验。A讨厌，B喜欢，C想要，D使羞愧，根据下午的连词but表示转折，可以判断他讨厌。故选A。
（8）他继续写作一直到去世。not...until，固定搭配，直到......才，故选C。
（9）当他在1870年去世时，他都在写作品。A画，B唱，C写，D制作，根据上文他一直写书到死，说明他死的时候正在写故事，故选C。
（10）但是真可惜！我们永远不会知道它的结尾是怎么结束的。A什么，B如何，C谁，D哪个，end是不及物动词，故此处缺少状语，how是副词做状语。故选B。
考查完形填空，注意词汇在篇章中的运用能力，答题时首先要跳过空格通读文章掌握其大意，然后细读文章字斟句酌逐一作答，注意考虑句型、语法、搭配、语境等因素。最后通读一遍检查验证。
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Sam was very nervous. It was his first day in new （1） , and lunch was only thirty minutes away. For most students, lunch is the best part of the school day. It is time when you talk with your friends, get to know what interesting things everyone is doing, and, of course, （2） . Sam, however, didn't know anyone or anything, like where to sit or with whom to sit at lunch.
Sam's （3） was in the army. So his family moved a lot. He had really liked his old school and （4） leaving his two best friends. They still talked to each other through phone calls and emails, but he couldn't see them every day. He wondered if their （5） would continue. He didn't want to lose them, but he knew it would be （6） for them to stay close.
"I know this is hard on you," his mother said as he got ready for school this morning, "and I'm really sorry you have to keep changing schools." Sam could see regret in her eyes, but he didn't want her to feel that way. Shehad always been ready to defend(保卫) not only the family but also the country. Sam loved her so much. He gave her a smile and told her not to （7） . He had wanted to mean it, but there was still always worry in him when they moved.
The lunch time came quickly. As Sam was walking to the dining room, a voice behind him said. "Excuse me." Sam （8） and saw five friendly faces.
"Would you like to join us " asked one of them.
This （9） invitation was exactly what he needed. Sam nodded yes （10） and joined them. He was sure about his future school life now.
（1）A．company B．family C．factory D．school
（2）A．eat B．learn C．run D．sleep
（3）A．brother B．father C．mother D．sister
（4）A．hated B．imagined C．tried D．suggested
（5）A．discussion B．dream C．business D．friendship
（6）A．safe B．hard C．natural D．terrible
（7）A．forget B．move C．return D．worry
（8）A．sat down B．got up C．ran away D．turned around
（9）A．unexpected B．creative C．funny D．popular
（10）A．bravely B．happily C．nervously D．patiently
（1）D；（2）A；（3）C；（4）A；（5）D；（6）B；（7）D；（8）D；（9）A；（10）B
本文是一篇记叙文，讲述了山姆在新学校的第一天，虽然对新生活有担忧，但是为了让母亲放心，他还是勇敢地去面对，最后他意外地在第一天就收获了他人的友善邀约。
（1）这是他在新学校的第一天。A. company公司；B. family家庭；C. factory工厂；D. school学校。根据下文For most students, lunch is the best part of the school day可知，此处指的是山姆在学校的第一天。D选项符合句意，故选D。
（2）午餐时可以和你的朋友聊天，了解每个人都在做什么有趣的事情，当然，还有吃饭。A. eat吃；B. learn学习；C. run跑；D. sleep睡。根据上文lunch is the best part of the school day可知，午餐时可以和你的朋友聊天，了解每个人都在做什么有趣的事情，当然，还有吃饭。A选项符合句意，故选A。
（3）山姆的母亲在部队服役。A. brother哥哥；B. father父亲；C. mother母亲；D. sister姐姐。根据下文She had always been ready to defend(保卫) not only the family but also the country可知，山姆的母亲在部队服役。C选项符合句意，故选C。
（4）他真的很喜欢他的老学校，讨厌离开他的两个最好的朋友。A. hated讨厌；B. imagined想象；C. tried尝试；D. suggested建议。根据下文He wondered if their friendship would continue. He didn't want to lose them, but he knew it would be hard for them to stay close可知，他很讨厌离开自己最好的朋友。A选项符合句意，故选A。
（5）他怀疑他们的友谊能否继续下去。A. discussion讨论；B. dream梦想；C. business生意；D. friendship友谊。根据下文He didn't want to lose them, but he knew it would be hard for them to stay close可知，山姆不想失去两个最好的朋友，但他怀疑他们能否继续保持亲密，此处指的是他怀疑他们的友谊能否继续下去。D选项符合句意，故选D。
（6）他不想失去他们，但他知道他们很难保持近距离。A. safe安全的；B. hard困难的；C. natural自然的；D. terrible可怕的。根据上文They still talked to each other through phone calls and emails, but he couldn't see them every day可知，他们只能通过电话和电子邮件保持联系，所以要维持近亲密无间的友谊很难。B选项符合句意，故选B。
（7）他给了她一个微笑，告诉她不要担心。A. forget忘记；B. move移动；C. return返回；D. worry担心。根据上文I know this is hard on you可知，母亲对山姆不停地换学校还是有点抱歉和担心的，故此处指的是他给了她一个微笑，告诉她不要担心。D选项符合句意，故选D。
（8）山姆转过身，看到五张友好的面孔。考查动词短语。A. sat down坐下；B. got up起床；C. ran away逃跑；D. turned around转身。根据上文a voice behind him said可知，身后传来了声音，于是山姆转过了身。D选项符合句意，故选D。
（9）这一令人意外的邀请正是他所需要的。A. unexpected出乎意料的；B. creative有创造力的；C. funny好笑的；D. popular受欢迎的。根据上文Sam, however, didn't know anyone or anything, like where to sit or with whom to sit at lunch可知，今天是山姆在新学校的第一天，所以他不知道和谁去吃午饭，故此处指的是这一令人意外的邀请正是他所需要的。A选项符合句意，故选A。
（10）山姆高兴地点头同意，加入了他们的行列。A. bravely勇敢地；B. happily快乐地；C. nervously紧张地；D. patiently耐心地。根据上文This unexpected invitation was exactly what he needed可知，这一令人意外的邀请正是他所需要的，所以他很愉快地接受了这一邀请。B选项符合句意，故选B。
考查完形填空，注意词汇在篇章中的运用能力，答题时首先要跳过空格通读文章掌握其大意，然后细读文章字斟句酌逐一作答，注意考虑句型、语法、搭配、语境等因素。最后通读一遍检查验证。
18．阅读下面短文，从短文后所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出能填入相应空白处的最佳选项
Once there was a king who offered a prize to the artist who would paint the best picture of peace. Many artists （1） .The king looked at all pictures. But there were only two he really liked, and he had to choose （2） them.
One picture was of a （3） lake. The lake was like a perfect mirror with peaceful high mountains all around it. Overhead was a blue sky with white soft clouds. All people who saw this picture （4） it was a perfect picture of peace.
The other picture had （5） too. But these were rugged(崎岖的)and bare(光秃秃的). Above was an angry sky, from which rain fell and in which lightning played. Down the side of the mountain was a waterfall. This did not look peaceful （6） . But when the king looked closely, he saw behind the waterfall, there was a bush(灌木) （7） in the crack(裂缝)of the rock. In the bush a mother bird had built her nest. She sat on her nest, watching the running water.
After the king compared the two pictures （8） , he chose the second picture （9） explained, "Peace does not mean being in a place where there is no noise, trouble or hard work. Peace means when facing unhappy situations, you can still be calm in your （10） . That is the real meaning of peace."
（1）A．argued B．invited C．tried
（2）A．between B．except C．within
（3）A．calm B．round C．small
（4）A．announced B．thought C．doubted
（5）A．lakes B．clouds C．mountains
（6）A．at all B．at last C．at once
（7）A．lying B．growing C．dying
（8）A．actively B．carefully C．angrily
（9）A．so B．but C．and
（10）A．voice B．world C．heart
（1）C；（2）A；（3）A；（4）B；（5）C；（6）A；（7）B；（8）B；（9）C；（10）C
文章大意：从前有一个国王，打算给画的最好的画家奖励，他让画家画有关和平的最好图画，最后只剩下两个画家，其中一张是湖的图画，风平浪静，感觉很平静，另一幅是在狂风暴雨下，岩石缝里的有一个鸟巢，年俏丽的鸟安静地看着流水，最后国王选中了第二幅。国王说：平和意味着当面对不愉快的情况时，你仍然可以保持冷静。这才是和平的真正意义。”
（1）许多画家尝试了。A.争吵；B.邀请，C.尝试，根据 The king looked at all pictures. But there were only two he really liked, 可知最后剩下两幅，其余的被淘汰了，意味着许多画家尝试过，故答案是C。
（2）但是他真喜欢的只有两幅画，他必须从中选择。A.在两者之间；B.除了；C.在之内，根据前文的叙述可知，最后剩下两幅画，他奥从两幅画当中选择，在两者之间使用between。故答案是A。
（3）一张图画是一面平静的湖。A.安静的，平静的；B.圆的；C.小的，根据前文的叙述可知国王让画一幅和平的画，所以这个画家花了一幅平静的湖面，故答案是A。
（4）看到画的所有的人都认为这是最完美的表现和平的画。A.宣布；B.思考，认为；C.怀疑， it was a perfect picture of peace. 这句话使人们对画的看法，因此使用thought，故答案是B。
（5）另一张画上也有湖。A.湖；B.云；C.山， 根据 But these were rugged(崎岖的)and bare(光秃秃的) 可知另一幅画上也有山，故答案是C。
（6）这根本看不出和平来。A.根本；B.最后；C.like，not…at all固定短语，根本不，故答案是A。
（7）但是当过完刚靠近看的时候，他看到瀑布后面有一棵灌木生长在岩石的裂缝中。A.躺着；B.生长；C.垂死的，根据语境可知，这是一棵生长在岩石缝隙中的灌木，故答案是B。
（8）仔细地比较了这两幅画之后，过完该选择了第二幅并解释道……。A.积极地；B.仔细地；C.生气地，因为国王要找住他认为最好的画，所以他必须认真比较，故答案是B。
（9）仔细地比较了这两幅画之后，过完该选择了第二幅并解释道……。A.因此；B.但是；C.而，并，根据 "Peace does not mean being in a place where there is no noise, trouble or hard work. Peace means when facing unhappy situations, you can still be calm in your 10 . That is the real meaning of peace." 可知这是他对选择第二幅画的原因的解释，故答案是C。
（10）和平意味着当你面对不快乐的环境，你仍然能在内心保持平静。A.嗓音；B.世界；C.心脏，在内心保持平静是一种至上的状态，这可能是国王所想要达到的，故答案是C。
考查完形填空，首先通读一遍文章，跳过缺失的单词，再根据上下文来判断所缺单词的含义，最后对选项进行区别，选出正确的那一项。
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One day a wise young man was walking along the beach when he saw a young man far away picking something up and very gently throwing it into the sea. As he got （1） , he called out to the young man, "Good morning！What are you doing "
The young man （2） , looked up and replied,
"I'm throwing starfishes into the sea."
"Why are you throwing starfishes into the sea "
"The sun is up and the （3） is going away. And if I don't throw them in, they will （4） ."
"But, young man, don't you （5） that there are miles of beach and starfishes are all along it You can't （6） make a difference!"
The young man （7） politely. Then he picked another starfish and threw it into the sea and said, "It made the difference for that （8） ."
There is something very （9） in each and every one of us. We have all been given the ability to make a difference to shaping the future. We each must find our own starfish. And if we throw our starfish wisely and well, the （10） will be better.
（1）A．better B．farther C．closer
（2）A．continued B．stopped C．watched
（3）A．water B．wind C．boat
（4）A．leave B．die C．run
（5）A．believe B．realize C．expect
（6）A．possibly B．hardly C．especially
（7）A．replied B．argued C．listened
（8）A．one B．time C．place
（9）A．special B．brave C．strange
（10）A．family B．country C．world
（1）C；（2）B；（3）A；（4）B；（5）B；（6）A；（7）C；（8）A；（9）A；（10）C
文章大意：文章通过年轻人在海边捡海星扔到海里的故事告诉我们一个道理，每一个人都有特殊的地方，如果都把自己的特点发挥到极致，世界将会变得更好。
（1）当他靠近的时候，他冲着年轻人喊道：“上午好，你们在干什么？”get closer靠近，固定搭配，,故答案是C。
（2）年轻人停了下来，抬起头回答道。A.继续；B.停止；C.观看，根据 looked up and replied, 可知，年轻人停了下来，故答案是B。
（3）太阳就要升起来了，水要退潮了。A.水；B.风；C.小船。根据 And if I don't throw them in, they will4
." 可知不扔进海里他们会死掉，所以说的是海水退潮，故答案是A。
（4）如果我不把他们扔进海里，他们会死掉。A.离开；B.死亡；C.跑走。,海星是在海里生活的动物，离开了水就会死掉，故答案是B。
（5）但是，年轻人，难道你们没有意识到有几英里长的海滩沿岸都是海星吗。A.相信；B.意识到；C.盼望，海岸线很长是大家都知道的，老人要这样问只是表达他的不理解，因此使用realize，故答案是B。
（6）你不可能起什么作用。A.可能的；B.几乎不能；C.尤其的，老人认为这样做是徒劳的，所以老人为不可能起作用，,故答案是A。
（7）年轻人礼貌地听着。A.回答；B.争论；C.听。根据前面的叙述可知，年轻人有礼貌地听着。故答案是C。
（8）但是对于那只海星就起作用。A.一个；B.时间；C.地方。此处指的是被扔到海里的海星，应使用代词one指代，故答案是A。
（9）我们每个人都有非常特别的东西。A.特殊的；B.勇敢地；C.陌生的，根据下文的描述可知我们在改变未来上起着不同的作用，所以都有与众不同的地方，,故答案是A。
（10）如果我们把我们的“海星”扔的又聪明又好，世界将会更好。 A.家庭；B.国家；C.世界。根据 We have all been given the ability to make a difference to shaping the future. 可知是把世界变得更好，故答案是C。
考查词汇在篇章中的运用能力，答题时首先要跳过空格通读文章掌握其大意，然后细读文章字斟句酌逐一作答，注意考虑句型、语法、搭配、语境等因素。最后通读一遍检查验证。
