【期中考点突破】突破04 完形填空-15空（含答案解析）--2025-2026学年九年级英语全册期中复习考点突破人教新目标版

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2025-2026学年九年级英语全册期中复习考点突破人教新目标
突破04 完形填空-15空
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Different people have different ways to learn a second language, but it is hard to tell which one is the best. The one that is 1 for you maybe is the best way to you. Here is what I have experienced.
My 2 language is English. I have learned it in school 3 12 years. However, I was not able to communicate in English even on a very basic 4 . This is 5 because all we were doing in class was reciting (背诵) words or phrases without real context. Of course, this kind of learning could not bring any good 6 .
At some point in time, I decided to 7 my English (from almost zero at that time). I bought books and 8 . I started to read newspapers online in 9 . I started doing 10 exercises again. It took me only a few days to realize that this learning did not 11 me anywhere. I did not learn to communicate with people in English. I was just learning the grammar 12 of English, but most English speakers did not learn that way in school. They learned these things directly by communicating with 13 . And this is 14 I started to do. And it worked.
15 you are learning another language, I would suggest learning it by communicating as some kind of a hobby. So, learn to communicate!
1．A．right B．true C．bright D．certain
2．A．first B．third C．fourth D．second
3．A．with B．for C．through D．as
4．A．way B．flood C．level D．research
5．A．simply B．early C．traditionally D．seriously
6．A．situations B．attentions C．inventions D．results
7．A．produce B．create C．improve D．correct
8．A．notes B．dictionaries C．products D．novels
9．A．Chinese B．English C．French D．Japanese
10．A．grammar B．maths C．physical D．sentence
11．A．push B．pull C．lead D．force
12．A．mistakes B．rules C．exercises D．practices
13．A．others B．other C．another D．the others
14．A．who B．which C．why D．what
15．A．Because B．But C．If D．Although
Karl Marx was born in Germany on May 5th, 1818. 16 he was a child, he was forced to leave his country again and again. He lived in Belgium, Britain and some other 17 .
His mother language was German and at school he learned French and English, but he felt his English was 18 . So he made up his 19 to improve his English. He began to work hard 20 it. He made so much progress 21 he could soon read English newspapers and write English articles.
However, there were 22 things that he thought were too difficult for him—the grammar and some of the idioms（习语）. He often 23 himself by saying "If I keep on trying, I'll make even greater progress." At the same time, his close friend, Engels, often wrote to 24 him for his hard work in learning English.
In one of Marx's books, he gave people who were learning a foreign language some 25 on how to learn it well. He said a foreign language was 26 for a person to have a better future. He said a person should translate every word he/she heard into the foreign language he/she was learning. If he/she could do this, it would be 27 for him/her to use the language freely.
In April, 1841, he 28 his doctor's degree. After that, he began to write articles for a newspaper. He wrote about the housing problems of poor people and their hard life. 29 he tried, he did his best.
During the 1840s, Marx and Engels wrote a book together. These words of theirs became very 30 : "Working people of all countries, unite!"
16．A．When B．Before C．After D．So
17．A．farms B．factories C．schools D．countries
18．A．different B．boring C．good D．poor
19．A．idea B．knowledge C．mind D．memory
20．A．as B．at C．to D．of
21．A．that B．what C．why D．how
22．A．two B．three C．four D．five
23．A．protected B．encouraged C．searched D．introduced
24．A．admire B．ask C．help D．call
25．A．examples B．meanings C．money D．advice
26．A．unusual B．necessary C．certain D．simple
27．A．clear B．brave C．possible D．fit
28．A．discussed B．discovered C．collected D．got
29．A．Whoever B．Whomever C．Whatever D．However
30．A．secret B．proper C．similar D．famous
通读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后在各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中选出一个最佳选项。
One day, when I got home, I found my husband Mike kind of angry. I asked him 31 the matter was, and he replied, “Our son Jim did something bad, so I punished him 32 letting him stay in ‘The Quiet Room’.” I asked Mike what Jim had done, but he said 33 .
Then, I walked into “The Quiet Room”. Jim looked 34 and he was crying in the corner. I asked him to give me a(n) 35 . “Mom, Tony is a wheelchair user. I saw a boy hit him, so I pushed the boy,” Jim said. “I pushed him so 36 that he fell down. But I just wanted to stop him from 37 Tony, I didn’t mean to do that. Could you please 38 me ” After hearing the story, I came out and asked my husband whether this was 39 and he said “YES”. Then I said to Mike angrily, “Jim did nothing wrong. You shouldn’t have punished him!”
“I just wanted to tell him that it was wrong to 40 others,” said Mike.
I got mad (气愤) at this answer, but I 41 myself successfully. I thought for a while and walked into “The Quiet Room” again. I said to Jim, “Dear, it’s 42 to help Tony and I’m proud (自豪的) of you. You are so interested in playing basketball that I’m 43 taking you to the nearby basketball club.”
Jim said 44 , “Thanks, Mom.”
“But dear, I’m afraid you have to stay here for an hour now. Remember, it’s always better to use 45 .”
Jim wasn’t unhappy at all. He looked at me and said, “I see, Mom.”
31．A．what B．how C．which D．where
32．A．beside B．without C．against D．by
33．A．everything B．something C．nothing D．anything
34．A．tired B．sad C．strange D．nervous
35．A．reason B．example C．expression D．decision
36．A．hard B．patiently C．wisely D．politely
37．A．watching B．calling C．hurting D．admiring
38．A．notice B．pardon C．introduce D．accept
39．A．usual B．stupid C．fair D．true
40．A．point at B．fight with C．depend on D．walk into
41．A．enjoyed B．felt C．controlled D．beat
42．A．right B．dangerous C．difficult D．impolite
43．A．suggesting B．considering C．minding D．wondering
44．A．normally B．finally C．sadly D．happily
45．A．words B．brains C．hands D．tricks
The lion dance is a traditional Chinese dance performed on big events, such as the Spring Festival, for good 46 , as it is believed that the lion is a kind of animal that can bring hope.
Chinese lion dances are performed by two dancers in a lion costume（服装）. The performers 47 the body of the lion: the one in the front is the head and 48 legs; the one behind is the back and hind（后部的）legs. Performers' legs are 49 in the same color as the lion's body. The lion's head is 50 oversized and dragon-like, like many stone lions in China.
Performed in a lion costume, with the 51 of beating drums and resounding gongs（响锣）, lion dances imitate（模仿）a lion's 52 or show Chinese kung fu, depending on the style.
53 lion dances all use similar costumes, during their long development, the lion dances are in two styles: southern style and northern style.
The southern lion dance comes from Guangdong, and its style is 54 in Hong Kong, Macao, and Chinatown in foreign countries. The 55 lion dance is a performance based on the study of a lion's behaviors（行为）, like climbing, jumping and shaking of the body. 56 are lively and interesting, even funny.
The northern lion dance has 57 relations with kung fu. In the adult lion dances, the performer in the front holding the lion's head is often lifted（举起）by the other to make the lion stand up.
The lion dance is a（n） 58 example of Chinese culture, which has 59 across the world through Chinese immigrants（移民）. Chinese people in Europe, America and so on, have set up many lion dance clubs, performing on big events or Chinese 60 , especially Chinese New Year.
46．A．luck B．thoughts C．conversations D．notes
47．A．have B．review C．get D．become
48．A．long B．front C．short D．small
49．A．made B．covered C．dressed D．put
50．A．sometimes B．never C．usually D．hardly
51．A．tie B．music C．color D．speed
52．A．sounds B．smells C．tastes D．movements
53．A．Though B．If C．Unless D．Until
54．A．quiet B．popular C．different D．secret
55．A．southern B．western C．northern D．eastern
56．A．Developments B．Excitements C．Performances D．Programs
57．A．comfortable B．different C．close D．truthful
58．A．active B．terrible C．patient D．excellent
59．A．spread B．fought C．repeated D．created
60．A．stories B．expressions C．festivals D．vacations
In Chinese culture, people believe that lucky numbers can bring them good luck. So, it is important for Chinese people to 61 a good number for important things. For example, they choose 62 numbers for wedding dates and dates of moving into a new house.
The numbers 6, 8 and 9 are the 63 lucky numbers of most Chinese binations of the above are thought as lucky numbers too, such as 66,88 and 168. Of all the individual numbers, "8"is 64 the luckiest number in China.
"8" is connected with wealth. "8" in Chinese is 65 "ba" and sounds similar to "fa". The traditional Chinese phrase "fa cai" means "getting wealthy" or "becoming 66 in a short time".
There are many phrases or expressions connected with "8", such as "Bamian laicai", meaning " 67 comes from eight sides" and "Bamian chunfeng", meaning "spring wind comes from 68 directions", expressing the wish that someone should get luck wherever she/he goes or whatever she/he is 69 .
Chinese people like to choose "8"as the time or date of important 70 . For example, the opening 71 of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games started exactly at 8 minutes and 8 seconds past 8 p. m. on the 8th of 72 2008.
Chinese's 73 for 8 can be seen in many other examples, such as house numbers, phone numbers, wedding dates, and the date for opening a business. 8 is 74 lucky and favored by Chinese 75 it holds meaning in both traditional and modern culture.
61．A．choose B．read C．count D．write
62．A．traditional B．lucky C．bad D．beautiful
63．A．common B．similar C．favorite D．special
64．A．wisely B．hardly C．likely D．surely
65．A．written B．pronounced C．spelt D．drawn
66．A．rich B．happy C．good D．dear
67．A．luck B．knowledge C．wealth D．health
68．A．eight B．nine C．ten D．eleven
69．A．giving up B．working on C．hurrying up D．coming on
70．A．facts B．accidents C．events D．results
71．A．vacation B．tradition C．competition D．ceremony
72．A．July B．December C．January D．August
73．A．thanks B．luck C．excuses D．love
74．A．called B．thought C．considered D．named
75．A．although B．because C．until D．unless
先通读短文，掌握其大意，然后从 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出一个可以填入相应空白处的最佳答案。
Many people love eating 76 . But do you know there is a holiday 77 Pancake Day in England It 78 many years ago, and it is usually in March.
English people usually celebrate the day 79 fun games. However, the most well-known activity 80 that day is the pancake race.
In some villages and towns in England, the pancake race 81 every year. Traditionally, it was a race for 82 only. There were special 83 about the pancake race: Housewives must wear aprons (围裙). They must run about 410 meters. A bell rang 84 before the race started. With the first bell the women made their pancakes. With the second bell they started 85 with a cooked pancake 86 a frying pan. While running the race, they each must toss (扔，掷) the pancake three times and 87 it back in the frying pan. If the pancake fell down, the runner must 88 and toss it again. Now the pancake race is still a major activity on Pancake Day. Everyone, 89 matter man or woman, young or old, can 90 it.
76．A．pancakes B．fruit C．food D．vegetables
77．A．called B．celebrated C．thought D．taken
78．A．finished B．started C．happened D．spent
79．A．with B．during C．without D．for
80．A．at B．from C．in D．on
81．A．takes place B．has C．holds D．carries
82．A．boys B．girls C．women D．men
83．A．clothes B．games C．cakes D．rules
84．A．once B．twice C．first D．second
85．A．walking B．jumping C．going D．running
86．A．onto B．on C．into D．in
87．A．catch B．toss C．throw D．cook
88．A．throw it away B．pick it up C．give it up D．eat it up
89．A．nothing B．no C．not D．none
90．A．feel sorry about B．be afraid of C．be scared of D．get fun from
When I was little,one of my favorite holiday traditions was making a wish list for Santa Claus.Every year,my father helped me 91 all that I wanted.Often,I put food on the list：chocolates,candies …One year,I even asked for my favorite 92 !
As I grew older,I no longer wrote to Santa Claus，but I never 93 making a list of the things that I most liked or wanted.
One year,I went to China to work in a 94 .In China,most people don't celebrate Christmas. 95 ,they celebrate Chinese New Year.In my classes,I asked my students to make lists for Santa Claus.But they 96 me.“We get lucky money at Chinese New Year,” one girl told me.“That's better than gift from Santa Claus!” I nodded.Maybe she was 97 !
On Christmas Eve,my friends and I went walking in the city. 98 Christmas isn't a holiday in China,many people were out in the streets and having fun.They 99 Santa hats，ate candies and said “Merry Christmas” to us in English.They knew we were 100 .
After a few hours，my friends and I were 101 and a bit cold.“One Christmas when I was small,I wished for soup from Santa Claus,” I told my friends.They laughed.
We went into a restaurant and sat at a table. 102 ,my friends cried out.“Look,Beth，your 103 is coming true!”
I turned around.“Santa Claus” stood 104 me.Well,it was the waiter,but he was dressed in a red－and－white Santa Claus suit!
“Merry Christmas.What can I get you ” 105 asked.
“Soup!” we said in chorus(齐声).
91．A．fix B．hide C．list D．name
92．A．soup B．coffee C．milk D．tea
93．A．enjoyed B．suggested C．stopped D．remembered
94．A．restaurant B．school C．bank D．store
95．A．Instead B．Next C．Also D．Anyway
96．A．depended on B．cared for C．worried about D．laughed at
97．A．polite B．right C．serious D．careful
98．A．When B．Though C．Because D．If
99．A．sold B．made C．wore D．washed
100．A．foreigners B．reporters C．passengers D．neighbors
101．A．nervous B．quiet C．sleepy D．hungry
102．A．Suddenly B．Finally C．Luckily D．Naturally
103．A．plan B．wish C．promise D．fear
104．A．against B．below C．above D．behind
105．A．it B．he C．I D．she
Half a year before finishing college, my son began to look for work. However, 106 jobs could be found that year. Later, he got to interview in a company that would only need one person 107 there were more than twenty people filling in their resumes(简历).
After the interview, only three could be in the final round. 108 seemed to go quite well, and a week later my son 109 the first round and made it to the final round.
On the day of the final interview, my son and other two young people 110 the place on time, waiting for the test. To their surprise, the interview was pretty 111 . The interviewer only said to them, “All of you are very great. Please go home and be patient to wait for our 112 . We’ll tell you the result in three days. Good luck to you all!” On the morning of the third day, my son received a call from the company and was told that he was 113 . We all felt very sorry for him.
But that night, my son suddenly told me with 114 on the phone, “Dad, you can’t imagine how pleased I am now. I have got the job!” I was 115 , and I couldn’t wait to ask him, “What’s the whole matter ” My son told me that he received another call 116 he was wanted. 117 , the first call to my son was also part of the test in the interview. Three men received the same call this morning and only my son’s reply was a polite “Thank you”, while the others quickly said “ 118 ”.
Only then did I know that my son’s “hope” came that way. That is, whenever you feel upset, don’t forget to say “Thank you”. Be 119 to the one who seems to make you down. Saying “Thank you” shows respect(尊重) for others’ work and shows you are polite and 120 . So, while under the same condition, being polite will bring you more chances to succeed than others!
106．A．more B．better C．fewer D．wider
107．A．or B．while C．until D．because
108．A．Everything B．Nothing C．Everybody D．Nobody
109．A．took B．failed C．passed D．discovered
110．A．cared for B．got off C．parted with D．arrived at
111．A．magic B．traditional C．simple D．normal
112．A．advice B．notice C．force D．course
113．A．invited B．accepted C．refused D．admired
114．A．sadness B．kindness C．warmth D．excitement
115．A．scared B．worried C．bored D．surprised
116．A．saying B．finding C．writing D．thinking
117．A．Suddenly B．Slowly C．Actually D．Luckily
118．A．Great B．Goodbye C．No D．Hello
119．A．easy B．loud C．quick D．polite
120．A．useful B．careful C．truthful D．beautiful
In 1956, William Lindesay was born in a town north of England. His 121 in China dates back to his childhood. One day, when he looked at the map of China in a magazine, he 122 the Great Wall.
“I fell in love with it 123 ,” he said in an interview with China Daily. “I thought it would be a great 124 if one day I could travel along it, from end to end.”
In 1987, he started to climb the Great Wall, 125 it in 78 days. It’s a great adventure（冒险）from the far west of China to the point where the structure meets the sea. The Briton 126 the high temperature, big blisters（水泡）and tiredness during the run. The journey took place in two parts, to 127 the hottest midsummer.
Once in the Gobi Desert, the 128 almost died from dehydration（脱水）. In another trip, Lindesay and his team walked deep into the Gobi Desert of Mongolia and 129 an unknown section of the wall.
During his exploration（探险）, he noticed some sections of the wall were 130 destroyed（破坏）and covered with rubbish. 131 he decided to stay in China to protect it. Modernization and development were making the situation even worse. “Some people say it will 132 centuries to change. I say we don’t have centuries of time. It’s got to be much 133 ,” he said.
Lindesay always carries a garbage bag with him in the wild, picking rubbish 134 . “Every person can make a difference. If we can pull together, China will be a green, beautiful and 135 country to live in,” he said.
121．A．plan B．interest C．life D．change
122．A．came across B．went across C．looked through D．got through
123．A．specially B．hardly C．normally D．immediately
124．A．chance B．danger C．adventure D．dream
125．A．completing B．continuing C．stopping D．considering
126．A．refused B．experienced C．stayed D．realized
127．A．challenge B．follow C．avoid D．protect
128．A．farmer B．guide C．researcher D．explorer
129．A．created B．invented C．introduced D．discovered
130．A．hardly B．nearly C．probably D．badly
131．A．But B．So C．And D．While
132．A．cost B．spend C．take D．pay
133．A．clearer B．easier C．quicker D．higher
134．A．along the way B．in the way C．in a way D．by the way
135．A．strong B．friendly C．healthy D．busy
If you ask people of different countries “Could you tell me the way to the post office ”, you will get 136 answers.
In Japan, people 137 landmarks(路标) instead of street names. For example, the Japanese will say to travelers ,“Go straight down to the corner, 138 left at the big hotel and go past a fruit market. The post office is across 139 the bus stop.”
In Kansas, America, there are 140 towns or buildings within(在……之内) miles. So instead of landmarks, people will tell you directions and 141 . 142 example, people will say, “Go north two miles (英里). Turn 143 , and then go another mile.”
People in Greece sometimes do not even try to give 144 because few visitors 145 the Greek language. They will often say, “Follow me.” Then he or she will take you 146 the streets of the city to the post office. Sometimes 147 a person doesn’t know the answer to your question, he or she, like a New Yorker, might say, “Sorry, I have no 148 .”But in Yucatan, Mexico, no one answers “I don’t know.” People there think “I don’t know” is not 149 . They usually give an answer, but often a 150 one. A visitor can often get lost in Yucatan !
136．A．same B．direct C．happy D．different
137．A．use B．make C．look D．break
138．A．run B．choose C．turn D．take
139．A．on B．from C．to D．at
140．A．many B．any C．some D．no
141．A．landmarks B．distance C．length D．roads
142．A．For B．As C．Such D．Or
143．A．around B．back C．on D．east
144．A．directions B．present C．person D．meals
145．A．talk B．understand C．remember D．like
146．A．over B．on C．through D．by
147．A．how B．if C．why D．whether
148．A．point B．reason C．aim D．idea
149．A．bad B．well C．polite D．healthy
150．A．right B．polite C．kind D．wrong
Tom is writing to his brother Steven. He's talking about their 151 as kids.
Hi, Steven,
How are you doing I've 152 had a look at our photo album (相册) with pictures taken when we were kids. It made me 153 our childhood and the good time we had together. Do you 154 anything about what we have done We used to go to the seaside every summer. We loved 155 in the sand. We used to build sand castles. Mom and Dad always sunbathed (沐日光浴) next to us on the 156 . I enjoyed the special treat 157 Mom always bought us ice-cream or doughnuts.
Although I enjoyed the time on the beach, 158 was also a great season. I used to play in the snow: sleighing, making snowmen and throwing snowballs. You didn't come with me as you hated being wet and cold. You 159 reading in the warm room. But when I was older, let's say around 14, I 160 stand playing in the snow or in the sand. I was 161 other activities such as playing computer games or surfing the Internet. I used to chat with my friends for 162 . Mom and Dad were mad because of my staying hours in front of the computer. Now I feel 163 for not having helped them around the house. And I'm not as excited about computers as I used to be. Things have changed, but memories 164 .
When are you coming to visit 165 in Liverpool It's been a long time since we last saw you. Take care, my big brother.
Yours,
Tom
151．A．hobbies B．life C．study D．friends
152．A．yet B．just C．ever D．never
153．A．hear from B．pick up C．look for D．think of
154．A．remember B．save C．find D．regret
155．A．drawing B．dancing C．playing D．sleeping
156．A．bus B．beach C．boat D．building
157．A．until B．though C．because D．while
158．A．winter B．autumn C．summer D．spring
159．A．practiced B．preferred C．stopped D．continued
160．A．mustn't B．shouldn't C．needn't D．couldn't
161．A．strict with B．interested in C．worried about D．proud of
162．A．minutes B．hours C．days D．weeks
163．A．lonely B．nervous C．excited D．sorry
164．A．leave B．disappear C．remain D．lose
165．A．us B．them C．him D．her
请先阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从各小题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入相应空白处的最佳选项。
I strongly believe the right words at just the right time could change someone’s life.
When I was three years old, my parents 166 I was totally deaf. But from the third grade, they decided to put me in a “mainstream” school where all of my classmates had 167 hearing. So I was the only deaf child at Blue Creek Elementary School. From the first day there, the other kids often 168 me and called me names mainly because of my hearing aid (助听器) and the way I talked.
I was 169 throughout elementary school. Besides the problem of “fitting in” with the other students, I also had 170 with most of my schoolwork.
One morning, Mrs. Jordan, my fifth-grade teacher, asked 171 a question in her math class. She was a large woman with a 172 that bounced off the walls of her small classroom, and it could even spread to the hallway.
I 173 her lips (嘴唇) and immediately raised my hand. For once I knew the answer! 174 I was afraid when she called on me. Then I answered her question 175 . I will never forget what happened next.
Mrs. Jordan pointed directly at me. With sparkling (闪光的) eyes and a wide 176 , she cried, “THAT’S RIGHT, STEPHEN!”
For the first time in my young life, I became a shining star. I had 177 been so excited before!
Right then and there I made a 178 that I would make a place for myself in this world. No matter how many difficulties I might 179 in life, I knew I could overcome (克服) them.
A simple three-word sentence had totally 180 my young life.
166．A．explained B．heard C．discovered D．agreed
167．A．normal B．poor C．strange D．special
168．A．thought of B．laughed at C．heard of D．looked after
169．A．excited B．pleased C．surprised D．worried
170．A．practice B．experience C．progress D．trouble
171．A．us B．them C．me D．her
172．A．body B．mouth C．voice D．look
173．A．found B．read C．followed D．touched
174．A．And B．So C．But D．Or
175．A．happily B．quietly C．luckily D．nervously
176．A．smile B．heart C．mind D．interest
177．A．often B．always C．never D．ever
178．A．decision B．story C．role D．difference
179．A．understand B．remember C．imagine D．meet
180．A．protected B．changed C．controlled D．started
I set out on a journey back home as usual. As the train left Aberdeen, I looked around at my fellow travelers and 181 nothing special. I believed that the journey would be quite 182 . But was it
The moment the train stopped at the nearest station, one of my fellow travelers, an elder gentleman, 183 off. He got into the station building beside the train at once. About 30 seconds passed and he was 184 , rather out of breath.
As the train stopped at the next station, the old man again got off in a great 185 . He ran to the station building and back onto the train exactly 186 it was starting of.
As the train was pulling into the 187 station, the old man got ready for the rush. As soon as the train stopped, he disappeared（消失）for the third time and 188 among us in another 30 seconds. He looked satisfied while drops of sweat（汗水）were running 189 his face.
The other passengers looked at one another. Their eyes were filled with surprise and so were 190 . I felt I could hardly continue the journey unless the wonder was made clear. I asked, “I don’t mean to be impolite, but 191 do you get off every time the train stops ”
“To get the 192 to the next station,” the man answered.
“Why don’t you buy one to the 193 you’re going to ” I continued.
194 , he said, “Well, you see, young man, my heart is very bad. My doctor said I might ‘kick the bucket’ at any moment. Just think how much money would be 195 if I die before I reach my station...I shouldn’t take risks!”
181．A．heard B．learned C．noticed D．brought
182．A．boring B．exciting C．interesting D．worrying
183．A．walked B．moved C．drove D．rushed
184．A．away B．back C．out D．up
185．A．mess B．way C．order D．hurry
186．A．before B．after C．since D．unless
187．A．first B．second C．third D．fourth
188．A．showed up B．grew up C．cheered up D．looked up
189．A．up B．in C．to D．down
190．A．his B．mine C．theirs D．ours
191．A．where B．how C．why D．when
192．A．money B．seat C．map D．ticket
193．A．cinema B．station C．museum D．theater
194．A．Seriously B．Politely C．Loudly D．Silently
195．A．spent B．made C．raised D．wasted
Hometown Feelings
Li Dan is a girl who graduated from China Medical University last year. She came back to her hometown—Qiqihar. 196 , many young graduates like Li Dan, are leaving Qiqihar to 197 good chances in big cities. More and more old people are leaving here to 198 places in cold winter. Li Dan think hometown is her favorite living place because her 199 and friends are all here.
Not like Li Dan, Zhong Wei, a 46-year-old father, 200 to live in big city. He has lived in Wenzhou for 13 years. 201 a hard job in a factory, he doesn’t have much time to visit his hometown. “I used to 202 to Qiqihar once a year, but I haven’t been back for three years by now,” he says.
Many people like Zhong Wei are interested in 203 Qiqihar have changed these years. As we can see, many large hospitals and new roads have 204 . The government has also built many new schools in poor areas for the 205 there. Zhong Wei thinks such developments are good, and he also knows that Qiqihar cannot always stay the same.
According to Zhong Wei, there are also some things that will 206 change. “In my hometown, there was a big old tree opposite my school. It is still there and has become a 207 of the place. Most of the children in my time liked to play together 208 that tree, especially during the summer holidays. It was such a happy childhood. Our hometown has left many soft and sweet 209 in our hearts.”
Li Dan and Zhong Wei live in different cities and have different life styles, but their hometown feelings are the same. No matter 210 they are, their hearts are here all the time.
196．A．Besides B．However C．So
197．A．give up B．spend on C．look for
198．A．warmer B．cleaner C．busier
199．A．teachers B．family C．patients
200．A．created B．agreed C．chose
201．A．With B．In C．By
202．A．enter B．return C．support
203．A．why B．when C．how
204．A．lost B．appeared C．discovered
205．A．education B．agriculture C．instruction
206．A．never B．always C．still
207．A．risk B．name C．symbol
208．A．under B．on C．in.
209．A．hugs B．words C．memories
210．A．what B．where C．who
Have you ever watched the dragon dance How much do you know about dragon dance Today we will say something about it.
Dragons are a(n) 211 of China and the dragon dance is a form of traditional dance in Chinese culture. In the dance, a team of people 212 the dragon and perform wonderful dances. 213 the lion dance, the dragon dance is most often seen in festivals and celebrations.
214 , the dragons are made of wood, bamboo and a special kind of cloth. So they are always quite 215 . However, in modern times, the dragons are much lighter because they are made of much lighter 216 . A dragon can be of 217 lengths(长度). It can be from 25 to 35 meters for for acrobatic(杂技的) acts, 218 up to 50 to 70 meters long for quite large parades(游行). People 219 that the longer the dragon is, the more luck it will bring. Usually, a small group cannot 220 a very long dragon. When the dragon is long, it becomes heavy, too. At this time, the dragon dance 221 great strength and special skills.
The dragon dance 222 during the Han Dynasty and was started by the Chinese who had great respect for dragons. The dragon dance was already a popular 223 by Song Dynasty. At that time, people could often see 224 during important festivals. In The Qing Dynasty, the Dragon Dance Team of Fuzhou was invited to give a 225 in Beijing, which gave the emperor great satisfaction!
211．A．symbol B．animal C．character D．example
212．A．divide B．hide C．carry D．heat
213．A．Through B．Like C．For D．To
214．A．Actually B．Traditionally C．Suddenly D．Recently
215．A．heavy B．short C．small D．old
216．A．instruments B．products C．projects D．materials
217．A．medium B．different C．great D．similar
218．A．but B．so C．and D．as
219．A．believe B．wonder C．mention D．promise
220．A．trade B．check C．control D．list
221．A．returns B．reminds C．repeats D．requires
222．A．failed B．began C．spread D．changed
223．A．course B．exam C．event D．object
224．A．it B．us C．him D．them
225．A．speech B．performance C．message D．report
China’s first Artificial Intelligent (AI) coffee shop made its first appearance. It is in the 226 Chinese city of Shenzhen, showing that AI has walked closer to people’s life, 227 it was only opened for visitors to experience 228 Shenzhen (International) Science Film Week in 2017.
Service in this coffee shop is 229 offered by robots. It is a creative place 230 together by IngDan from China and the robot design company Rethink Robotics from the United States.
Visitors are surprised to see robot coffee masters 231 coffee and robot waiters serve. Things such as voice-controlled lights and music playing also make them 232 .
Customers make orders 233 directly speaking to the robots. These machine waiters can understand not only Putonghua, 234 Cantonese, a dialect (方言) spoken by the local people. They can understand English 235 .
The AI coffee shop has attracted many people 236 want to experience robot services, and some joked that coffee made there had the 237 of intelligence. The robot can also communicate with customers and express 238 if their services are praised.
“Artificial Intelligence is being used in 239 fields today,” said a person in the experience centre. It is expected that AI restaurants, bedrooms, study rooms and other products will 240 in the near future.
226．A．western B．northern C．eastern D．southern
227．A．because B．although C．since D．if
228．A．on B．during C．at D．after
229．A．suddenly B．probably C．hardly D．completely
230．A．used B．needed C．built D．worked
231．A．make B．smell C．hear D．enjoy
232．A．sad B．bored C．excited D．stressed
233．A．in B．on C．by D．for
234．A．such as B．for example C．as well as D．but also
235．A．either B．too C．instead D．yet
236．A．which B．who C．when D．what
237．A．sense B．feeling C．taste D．knowledge
238．A．sadness B．surprise C．humor D．happiness
239．A．wider B．quicker C．larger D．longer
240．A．come on B．come out C．come back D．come from
Red is the color of China. Among all the 241 , red is most easily seen. The color red is fresh and pure, 242 in China we call it China Red. Chinese people are attracted by the color red not only because it makes people excited, but also because it has 243 meaning in Chinese culture and history.
No country in the world has ever 244 a color in such a way as China. Here, red is a symbol. It gives color to the soul（灵魂）of the nation. In the past, red represented dignity（尊严）and mystery. Even now, Chinese people 245 the color much more than we used to. It can be said that “China Red” is an everlasting theme for China, and an 246 color for the Chinese people. “China Red” has 247 a very popular word, attracting the world’s attention.
Finding red-colored things in China is very 248 , as you can see the color everywhere. All traditional red things have been playing special 249 in China, the walls of ancient palaces, the 250 flag, Chinese knots, lanterns, traditional paper-cuts, and even red tanghulu.
Red is the color of the 251 , health, harmony, happiness, peace, richness and so on. Only real things and events can fully 252 and explain its beauty. The color can be 253 and meaningful only when it’s connected with people.
In China, red is more than just a color.It carries the ancient history and 254 of the Chinese nation. China Red is 255 with mysterious charm beyond description and it is right here in China waiting for you to feel, to discover!
241．A．colors B．news C．papers D．paints
242．A．but B．or C．and D．while
243．A．poor B．rich C．simple D．correct
244．A．used B．shared C．drawn D．affected
245．A．need B．dislike C．hate D．love
246．A．interesting B．expensive C．easy-going D．important
247．A．spoken B．said C．become D．got
248．A．hard B．easy C．sudden D．warm
249．A．roles B．games C．cards D．places
250．A．national B．international C．local D．foreign
251．A．rainbow B．fear C．worry D．luck
252．A．believe B．show C．talk D．write
253．A．large B．quiet C．alive D．peaceful
254．A．art B．culture C．business D．ability
255．A．pleased B．crowded C．filled D．satisfied
The Unpowered (无动力的) Washing Machine was invented by Remya Jose, an 18-year-old student from India. This machine is popular in areas for running without electricity, or by those 256 wish to save time on exercising and chores.
When Remya was in the 10th grade, her father was 257 in hospital. What’s worse, her mother fell 258 ill, too. As a 259 , all things fell on Remya. She had to take the matters into her own 260 and try to support her family.
Having watched her mother wash clothes 261 her hands, Remya got to know how hard washing clothes could be. They had no money affording a 262 that could do all the work for them, so Remya thought hard to make their lives much 263 .
But Remya didn’t have enough 264 . Being a school student, she had to 265 three buses just to get to her school and it took over 2 hours. When things got a little more difficult, she was 266 to find a way to solve the problem.
With the 267 of her father, Remya took a year to finish the prototype (原型) of her machine. She began by learning 268 understanding the workings (运作方式) of machines. Then she worked hard with the waste, and 269 she got the fruits of her hard work.
She 270 a washing machine running without electricity. And it also came with pedals (踏板) that allowed one to exercise freely while doing a chore.
256．A．who B．what C．which D．when
257．A．broken B．ill C．ready D．healthy
258．A．typically B．specially C．seriously D．easily
259．A．reason B．solution C．expression D．result
260．A．minds B．positions C．experiences D．hands
261．A．in B．with C．for D．behind
262．A．machine B．chance C．job D．sale
263．A．harder B．closer C．easier D．busier
264．A．money B．time C．chance D．energy
265．A．buy B．receive C．give D．change
266．A．forced B．refused C．repeated D．caught
267．A．protection B．thank C．help D．idea
268．A．or B．and C．but D．so
269．A．rapidly B．finally C．exactly D．clearly
270．A．invented B．copied C．prepared D．fixed
In ancient times, the “Four Great Inventions” in China had a great influence on the whole world. In recent years, China once again has 271 its ability to change the world with its “Four 272 Great Inventions”: high speed railways, mobile payment, bike sharing and online shopping.
Do you know 273 the new inventions can appear in China The “Four New Great Inventions” are 274 related to China’s high tech innovation (创新). 275 , the operating mode (模式) of bike sharing is based 276 the satellite navigation system (卫星导航系统), mobile payment, big data and other high technology. This shows that China’s high tech innovation has greatly 277 the quality of people’s lives.
China has 278 a new innovative era (时代), thanks to the large amount of 279 that China has spent on encouraging innovation. China is beginning to 280 in innovation in some ways.
“The ‘Four New Great Inventions’ have 281 improved the customers’ experiences, and helped national and global (全球的) economy 282 at the same time,” said Charlie Dai, principal analyst (首席分析师) of an American market research company.
As a whole, all the Chinese are 283 of their “Four New Great Inventions”. It is increasingly clear that China is innovating and no longer 284 western ideas. More and more foreigners 285 to promote (促进) economic growth of their countries by learning from China’s innovation.
271．A．seemed B．appeared C．looked D．showed
272．A．Old B．New C．Big D．High
273．A．when B．what C．why D．where
274．A．all B．both C．neither D．none
275．A．All of a sudden B．As a result C．In the end D．For example
276．A．in B．on C．to D．from
277．A．improved B．finished C．invented D．wasted
278．A．played B．taken C．entered D．wanted
279．A．people B．water C．electricity D．money
280．A．try B．lead C．win D．value
281．A．surely B．hardly C．nearly D．badly
282．A．develop B．warn C．mean D．live
283．A．proud B．tired C．bored D．satisfied
284．A．helping B．increasing C．copying D．creating
285．A．afford B．repeat C．hope D．wait
阅读下面短文，在各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中选出一个最佳选项。
My love of building things began when I was a kid. It wasn’t until I 286 about Thomas Edison, though, that I really became excited about inventing.
When I was in fourth grade, our teacher gave us a 287 . We had to write to a company and learn about the products it made. Each student would then give a report in front of the class. I 288 the Thomas A．Edison Company.
Soon after I wrote to the company, our postman, 289 a package to me. It contained a book about the life of Thomas Edison. How I 290 reading and rereading about his inventions! The ones that 291 me most were movies, recorded sound, and the electric light. Edison became my hero.
My dad noticed my interest in inventing and 292 me. He showed me how to turn my ideas into plans and, finally, into new things.
Together, my dad and I repaired radios and televisions. Once, I made a 293 to adjust (调整) the brakes (刹车片) of our car. This surprised my dad so much. Later, we found a similar tool in a store. That’s when I learnt that 294 inventors often invent similar things. It is not 295 for this to happen. I also learnt that not all great ideas work. 296 is a common part of the inventing 297 .
As my father and I worked together, I began to 298 that my dad was quite an inventor himself. His guiding hands, together with my 299 in inventing, led me to become an engineer and inventor. But I am 300 to Thomas Edison, too, for first lighting that bulb (电灯泡) inside me.
286．A．cared B．worried C．heard D．learnt
287．A．project B．lesson C．surprise D．present
288．A．joined B．owned C．started D．chose
289．A．opened B．offered C．sent D．lent
290．A．enjoyed B．minded C．avoided D．hated
291．A．alarmed B．interested C．controlled D．scared
292．A．rewarded B．doubted C．comforted D．encouraged
293．A．tool B．idea C．mistake D．trick
294．A．young B．different C．famous D．real
295．A．common B．right C．imperfect D．unusual
296．A．Imagination B．Failure C．Happiness D．Creativity
297．A．situation B．movement C．process D．exam
298．A．hope B．remember C．realize D．consider
299．A．honor B．difficulty C．experience D．interest
300．A．thankful B．polite C．true D．useful
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【导语】本文讲学习第二语言方法多样，作者分享英语学习经历，强调交流对语言学习的重要性并给出建议。
1．句意：对你来说好的方法可能就是最适合你的方法。
考查形容词辨析。right （合适的）；true（真实的 ）；bright（明亮的 ）；certain（确定的 ）。此处表达适合的，right符合语境。故选A。
2．句意：我的第二语言是英语。
考查序数词辨析。first（第一）；；third（第三 ）；fourth（第四）；second（第二）。前文围绕 “learn a second language（学习第二语言 ）” 展开，“second” 表示 “第二的” ，符合 “英语作为第二语言” 的语境。故选 D。
3．句意：我在学校学英语已经 12 年了。
考查介词辨析。with（和…… 一起 ）；for（为了；因为）；through（通过）；as（作为 ）。“for + 时间段” 用于表示动作持续时长，“for 12 years” 能体现学英语的时长。故选 B。
4．句意：然而，我甚至无法用英语进行非常基础的交流。
考查名词辨析。way（方式 ）；flood（洪水 ）；level（水平）；research（研究 ）。“basic level” 指 “基础水平” ，可说明交流能力的程度。故选 C。
5．句意：这仅仅是因为我们在课堂上所做的只是背诵单词或短语，没有真实语境。
考查副词辨析。simply（简单地）；early（早地 ）；traditionally（传统地 ）；seriously（严肃地 ）。此处用于解释 “交流差是因为单纯背诵” 这一原因。故选 A。
6．句意：当然，这种学习无法带来任何好的结果。
考查名词辨析。situations（情况 ）；attentions（注意力 ）；inventions（发明 ）；results（结果）。“bring good results” 表示 “带来好成果” 。故选 D。
7．句意：在某一时刻，我决定提高我的英语（当时几乎是零基础 ）。
考查动词辨析。produce（生产 ）；“create”（创造 ）；improve（提高）；correct（纠正 ）。“improve English” 即 “提升英语水平” 。故选 C。
8．句意：我买了书和字典。
考查名词辨析。notes（笔记 ）；dictionaries（字典）；products（产品 ）；novels（小说 ）。学英语时字典是常用辅助工具。故选 B。
9．句意：我开始在线阅读英语报纸。
考查名词辨析。Chinese（中文 ）；English（英语）；French（法语 ）；Japanese（日语 ）。根据文章可知，作者是为了提升英语，所以应该是阅读英语报纸。故选 B。
10．句意：我又开始做语法练习。
考查名词辨析。grammar（语法）；maths（数学 ）；“physical”（物理 ）；“sentence”（句子 ）。前文提及 “learning the grammar（学语法 ）” ，“grammar exercises” 即 “语法练习” 。故选 A。
11．句意：我只用了几天就意识到这种学习不会引领我取得任何进步。
考查动词辨析。“push”（推 ）；“pull”（拉 ）；lead（引领；带领）；“force”（强迫 ）。“lead sb. somewhere” 表示 “引领某人达成……” ，“lead me anywhere” 可理解为 “让我有进步” 符合语境。故选 C。
12．句意：我只是在学习英语的语法规则。
考查名词辨析。mistakes（错误 ）；rules（规则）；exercises（练习 ）；practices（实践 ）。语法由 “规则（rules）” 构成，“grammar rules” 即 “语法规则” 。故选 B。
13．句意：他们通过与其他人交流直接学习这些内容。
考查代词辨析。others（其他人或物）；other（其他的 ，后需接名词 ）；another（另一个 ，后接单数名词 ）；the others（特定范围内其余全部 ，本文无特定范围 ）。这里，others泛指 “其他人” ，“communicating with others” 表示 “与他人交流”。故选 A。
14．句意：而这正是我开始做的事。
考查连词辨析。who（谁）；which（表选择 ）；why（为什么 ）；what（什么）。“what” 引导表语从句，在从句中作 “do” 的宾语，指代 “做的事” 无法在从句中作 “do” 的宾语。故选选 D。
15．句意：如果你正在学习另一种语言，我建议通过交流来学习，把它当作一种爱好。
考查连词辨析。If（如果）；Because（因为 ）；But（但是 ）；Although （尽管），根据题意可知，这里是“If” 引导条件状语从句 ，表示 “如果” 。故选 C。
16．A 17．D 18．D 19．C 20．B 21．A 22．A 23．B 24．A 25．D 26．B 27．C 28．D 29．C 30．D
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。讲述了卡尔 马克思的生平片段，包括他被迫流亡多国、努力学习英语的过程、对语言学习的建议，以及他与恩格斯的合作等，展现了其求知精神和社会贡献。
16．句意：当他小时候，被迫一次次离开自己的祖国。
考查连词辨析。When当……时候；Before在……之前；After在……之后；So因此。根据“... he was a child, he was forced to leave his country again and again.”可知，此处表示“当他小时候”，故用When引导时间状语从句。故选A。
17．句意：他住在比利时、英国和其他一些国家。
考查名词辨析。farms 农场；factories 工厂；schools 学校；countries 国家。根据 “Belgium, Britain” 可知，这些都是国家，故用 countries。故选D。
18．句意：他的母语是德语，在学校学过法语和英语，但他觉得自己的英语很差。
考查形容词辨析。different 不同的；boring 无聊的；good 好的；poor 差的。根据 “So he made up his... to improve his English.” 可知，他需要提高英语，说明英语 “差”，故用 poor。故选D。
19．句意：所以他下定决心提高英语。
考查名词辨析。idea 想法；knowledge 知识；mind 头脑；memory 记忆。固定搭配 make up one’s mind 表示 “下定决心”，故用 mind。故选C。
20．句意：他开始努力学习英语。
考查介词辨析。as 作为；at 在；to 向；of……的。固定搭配 work hard at sth. 表示 “在某事上努力”，故用 at。故选B。
21．句意：他进步如此之大，以至于很快就能阅读英文报纸并撰写英语文章。
考查连词辨析。that 无实义；what 什么；why 为什么；how 如何。固定结构 so...that... 表示 “如此……以至于……”，故用 that。故选A。
22．句意：然而，有些事情他认为太难了 —— 语法和一些习语。
考查数词辨析。two 二；three 三；four 四；five 五。根据 “the grammar and some of the idioms” 可知，提到 “语法” 和 “习语” 两件事，故用 two。故选A。
23．句意：他经常用 “如果我继续努力，就会取得更大进步” 来鼓励自己。
考查动词辨析。protected 保护；encouraged 鼓励；searched 搜索；introduced 介绍。根据“ If I keep on trying, I’ll make even greater progress.”可知，他在 “鼓励” 自己，故用 encouraged。故选B。
24．句意：同时，他的密友恩格斯经常写信赞赏他在英语学习中的努力。
考查动词辨析。admire 赞赏；ask 询问；help 帮助；call 呼叫。根据 “for his hard work” 可知，恩格斯对他的努力表示 “赞赏”，故用 admire。故选A。
25．句意：在马克思的一本书中，他给正在学习外语的人一些如何学好外语的建议。
考查名词辨析。examples 例子；meanings 意义；money 钱；advice 建议。根据 “how to learn it well” 可知，此处指 “学习建议”，advice 为不可数名词，故用 advice。故选D。
26．句意：他说外语对一个人拥有更好的未来是必要的。
考查形容词辨析。unusual 不寻常的；necessary 必要的；certain 确定的；simple 简单的。根据语境可知，马克思认为外语是 “必要的”，故用 necessary。故选B。
27．句意：如果他 / 她能做到这一点，就有可能自由使用这门语言。
考查形容词辨析。clear 清楚的；brave 勇敢的；possible 可能的；fit 适合的。根据 “translate every word... into the foreign language” 可知，这样做能让自由使用语言 “成为可能”，故用 possible。故选C。
28．句意：1841 年 4 月，他获得了博士学位。
考查动词辨析。discussed 讨论；discovered 发现；collected 收集；got 获得。根据 “his doctor’s degree” 可知，“获得学位” 用 got，故用 got。故选D。
29．句意：无论他尝试什么，他都尽最大努力。
考查连词辨析。Whoever 无论谁；Whomever 无论谁（宾格）；Whatever 无论什么；However 无论如何。根据 “he tried” 可知，此处指 “尝试的事情”，用 Whatever 引导让步状语从句，故用 Whatever。故选C。
30．句意：他们的这些话变得非常著名：“全世界无产者，联合起来！”
考查形容词辨析。secret 秘密的；proper 合适的；similar 相似的；famous 著名的。根据名言内容可知，这些话很 “著名”，故用 famous。故选D。
31．A 32．D 33．C 34．B 35．A 36．A 37．C 38．B 39．D 40．B 41．C 42．A 43．B 44．D 45．A
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。本文讲述了一个名为吉姆的男孩为了帮助坐轮椅的朋友而与另一个男孩发生了争执，吉姆的父亲为此惩罚了他，而他的母亲听到了事情的来龙去脉表达了对他的支持和理解，并用更好的方式教育了他。
31．句意：我问他发生了什么。
what什么；how怎么；which哪一个；where哪里。根据“...the matter was”可知，此处考查固定句型What is the matter，意为“怎么了”，位于动词ask后作宾语从句，was应放在matter后，故选A。
32．句意：我们的儿子吉姆做了错事，所以我惩罚了他，让他待在“安静屋”里。
beside在……旁边；without没有；against反对；by通过……方式。根据“...so I punished him...letting him stay in ‘The Quiet Room’.”可知此处表示父亲惩罚孩子的方式是罚他在“安静屋”反思，故用by表示“通过……方式”，故选D。
33．句意：我问迈克吉姆做了什么，但是他什么都没有说。
everything所有事情；something一些事情；nothing什么也没有；anything任何事。根据but可知，前后两句句子意思相反，此处表示什么也没说，故选C。
34．句意：吉姆看起来很伤心，他正躲在角落里哭泣。
tired疲惫的；sad伤心的；strange陌生的；nervous紧张的。根据“he was crying in the corner.”可知吉姆正在哭，所以他此时是伤心的，故选B。
35．句意：我让他给我个解释。
reason理由；example举例；expression表达；decision决定。根据下文吉姆开始讲述自己的故事可知，此处是妈妈希望吉姆给个犯错的理由，也就是解释一下到底发生了什么，故选A。
36．句意：我推他很用力，把他推摔跤了。
hard用力地；patiently耐心地；wisely理智地；politely礼貌地。根据“he fell down”可知吉姆把坏孩子用力推倒了，故选A。
37．句意：但是我只是想阻止他伤害托尼，我不是故意这么做的。
watching观看；calling叫喊；hurting伤害；admiring钦佩。根据前文“Mom, Tony is a wheelchair user. I saw a boy hit him, so I pushed the boy,”可知是因为有个坏孩子在欺负坐轮椅的托尼，所以吉姆见义勇为阻止坏孩子伤害托尼，故选C。
38．句意：你能原谅我吗？
notice通知；pardon原谅；introduce介绍；accept接受。根据前文“I didn’t mean to do that”可知吉姆在请求妈妈原谅，故选B。
39．句意：听到这个故事后，我出来问我的丈夫是不是真的，他说“是的”。
usual通常的；stupid愚蠢的；fair公平的；true真的。根据“I came out and asked my husband whether this was...Then I said to Mike angrily...”可知此处表示妈妈听完孩子的故事后出来质问爸爸是不是真的，故选D。
40．句意：迈克说：“我只是想告诉他和人打架是不对的。”
point at指着；fight with和……打架；depend on依赖；walk into走进。根据前文吉姆讲述的故事可知，吉姆和欺负人的孩子发生了冲突，并推倒了他，此时爸爸想教育儿子打架不对，故选B。
41．句意：对于这个答案我很气愤，但是我成功控制了自己。
enjoyed享受；felt感受；controlled控制；beat打败。根据“I got mad (气愤) at this answer, but I...myself successfully.”可知，妈妈虽然生气但是没有发火，控制住了自己，故选C。
42．句意：亲爱的，你帮助托尼是对的，我为你自豪。
right对的；dangerous危险的；difficult困难的；impolite不礼貌的。根据“I’m proud (自豪的) of you.”可知妈妈觉得托尼做的是对的，并且为他自豪，故选A。
43．句意：你对打篮球这么感兴趣，我正考虑带你去附近的篮球俱乐部。
suggesting建议；considering考虑；minding介意；wondering想知道。根据“You are so interested in playing basketball that I’m...taking you to the nearby basketball club.”可知，妈妈知道吉姆对篮球感兴趣，所以考虑带他去篮球俱乐部。故选B。
44．句意：吉姆开心地说：“谢谢妈妈。”
normally正常地；finally最后；sadly伤心地；happily高兴地。根据“I’m proud (自豪的) of you.”以及“You are so interested in playing basketball that I’m...taking you to the nearby basketball club.”可知吉姆得知妈妈并没有责怪自己，反而为自己感到自豪，还会带自己去喜欢的篮球俱乐部，此时他的心情是开心的，故选D。
45．句意：记住，用语言表达总是更好。
words语言；brains大脑；hands手；tricks技巧。根据“But dear, I’m afraid you have to stay here for an hour now. Remember, it’s always better to use...”可知，妈妈虽然没有责怪吉姆，但是还是教导吉姆不要再用武力解决问题，用言语表达更好，故选A。
46．A 47．D 48．B 49．C 50．C 51．B 52．D 53．A 54．B 55．A 56．C 57．C 58．D 59．A 60．C
【分析】【导语】本文围绕中国传统舞蹈舞狮展开，介绍其表演形式、风格分类（南狮和北狮 ）、文化意义及在海外的传播等内容。
46．句意：舞狮是中国传统舞蹈，在春节等重大活动中表演，以求好运，因为人们认为狮子是一种能带来希望的动物。
考查名词辨析。luck（运气 ）；thoughts（想法 ）；conversations（对话 ）；notes（笔记；便条 ）。根据“for good...” ，结合语境 “bring hope” ，“luck（运气 ）” 符合，“good luck” 表示 “好运” ，选 A 。
47．句意：表演者成为狮子的身体：前面的人是头和前腿；后面的人是背部和后腿。
考查动词辨析。have（有 ）；review（复习；回顾 ）；get（得到 ）；become（成为 ）。从 “the one in the front is the head...the one behind is the back and hind（后部的）legs” 可知，是说表演者 “成为” 狮子身体部分，“become（成为 ）” 符合语义，选 D 。
48．句意：前面的人是头和前腿。
考查形容词辨析。long（长的 ）；front（前面的 ）；short（短的 ）；small（小的 ）。与 “the one behind is the back and hind（后部的）legs” 对应，前面的人对应的是 “前” 腿，“front（前面的 ）” ，选 B 。
49．句意：表演者的腿被覆盖成和狮子身体相同的颜色。
考查动词短语辨析。made（制作；使 ）；covered（覆盖 ）；dressed（穿着 ，常搭配衣物 ）；put（放 ）。“be covered in” 表示 “被…… 覆盖（颜色等 ）” ，这里指腿被处理成和狮子身体同色，“covered（覆盖 ）” 符合，选 C 。
50．句意：狮子的头通常超大且像龙，就像中国的许多石狮子一样。
考查副词辨析。sometimes（有时 ）；never（从不 ）；usually（通常 ）；hardly（几乎不 ）。描述常见情况，“usually（通常 ）” 符合石狮子常见特征，选 C 。
51．句意：穿着狮子服装，在击鼓和响锣的音乐伴奏下，舞狮模仿狮子的动作或展示中国功夫，取决于风格。
考查名词辨析。tie（领带；纽带 ）；music（音乐 ）；color（颜色 ）；speed（速度 ）。“beating drums and resounding gongs（响锣）” 属于音乐范畴，“music（音乐 ）” ，选 B 。
52．句意：舞狮模仿狮子的动作或展示中国功夫。
考查名词辨析。sounds（声音 ）；smells（气味 ）；tastes（味道 ）；movements（动作 ）。结合 “imitate（模仿）a lion's” ，舞狮是模仿狮子 “动作” ，“movements（动作 ）” 符合，选 D 。
53．句意：尽管舞狮都使用类似的服装，但在长期发展中，舞狮分为两种风格：南派和北派。
考查连词辨析。Though（尽管 ）；If（如果 ）；Unless（除非 ）；Until（直到 ）。前后是让步关系，“Though（尽管 ）” 引导让步状语从句，选 A 。
54．句意：南狮源自广东，其风格在香港、澳门和国外唐人街流行。
考查形容词辨析。quiet（安静的 ）；popular（流行的 ）；different（不同的 ）；secret（秘密的 ）。说明南狮风格传播情况，“popular（流行的 ）” 符合在这些地区受认可的语境，选 B 。
55．句意：南狮是基于对狮子行为（如攀爬、跳跃和身体摇晃 ）研究的表演。
考查形容词辨析。southern（南方的 ）；western（西方的 ）；northern（北方的 ）；eastern（东方的 ）。前文讲南狮，“southern（南方的 ）” 修饰 “lion dance” ，选 A 。
56．句意：表演生动有趣，甚至滑稽。
考查名词辨析。Developments（发展 ）；Excitements（兴奋 ）；Performances（表演 ）；Programs（程序；节目 ）。指南狮的 “表演” 呈现出的特点，“Performances（表演 ）” 符合，选 C 。
57．句意：北狮与功夫有密切联系。
考查形容词辨析。comfortable（舒适的 ）；different（不同的 ）；close（密切的 ）；truthful（真实的 ）。“close relations” 表示 “密切关系” ，符合北狮和功夫联系紧密的语境，选 C 。
58．句意：舞狮是中国文化的一个杰出例子，它通过中国移民在全球传播。
考查形容词辨析。active（积极的 ）；terrible（糟糕的 ）；patient（耐心的 ）；excellent（杰出的 ）。体现舞狮在中国文化中 “杰出、典型” 地位，“excellent（杰出的 ）” 符合，选 D 。
59．句意：舞狮通过中国移民在全球传播。
考查动词辨析。spread（传播 ）；fought（战斗 ）；repeated（重复 ）；created（创造 ）。“spread（传播 ）” 符合文化通过移民传播到全球的语境，选 A 。
60．句意：欧美等地的中国人成立了许多舞狮俱乐部，在重大活动或中国节日上表演，尤其是中国新年。
考查名词辨析。stories（故事 ）；expressions（表达；表情 ）；festivals（节日 ）；vacations（假期 ）。与 “Chinese New Year” 呼应，是在 “中国节日” 表演，“festivals（节日 ）” 符合，选 C 。
61．A 62．B 63．C 64．D 65．B 66．A 67．C 68．A 69．B 70．C 71．D 72．D 73．D 74．C 75．B
【分析】【导语】本文介绍了中国文化中幸运数字相关内容，重点阐述数字 “8” 因发音与 “发” 相似，和财富关联，深受中国人喜爱，以及其在重要事件时间、日期选择等方面的体现 。
61．句意：所以，对中国人来说，为重要的事选一个好数字是很重要的。
考查动词辨析。choose（选择）；read（阅读）；count（数数；计算）；write（书写 ）。结合前文 “people believe that lucky numbers can bring them good luck” 以及 “for important things”，这里需要表达 “挑选、选定” 合适数字的意思，“choose” 符合语境，强调主动去选。所以选 choose。
62．句意：例如，他们会为婚礼日期和乔迁新居的日子选幸运数字。
考查形容词辨析。traditional（传统的 ）；lucky（幸运的）；bad（坏的；糟糕的 ）；beautiful（美丽的 ）。根据前文围绕 “lucky numbers（幸运数字）” 展开，这里说选用于这些场合的数字性质，“lucky” 契合 “能带来好运” 的表意，所以选 lucky。
63．句意：数字 6、8 和 9 是大多数中国人最喜欢的幸运数字。
考查形容词辨析。common（常见的；普通的 ）；similar（相似的 ）；favorite（最喜爱的 ）；special（特殊的 ）。结合“ Combinations of the above are thought as lucky numbers too, such as 66,88 and 168.”可知，此处在描述人们最喜欢的幸运数字，所以选favorite。
64．句意：在所有单个数字中，“8” 无疑是中国最幸运的数字。
考查副词辨析。wisely（明智地 ）；hardly（几乎不 ）；likely（可能地 ）；surely（无疑；肯定地 ）。这里强调 “8” 在人们认知里 “肯定、确定” 是最幸运的，“surely” 突出这种确定性，所以选 surely。
65．句意：“8” 在汉语中发音为 “ba”，听起来和 “发” 相似。
考查动词辨析。written（书写 ，write 的过去分词 ）；pronounced（发音 ，pronounce 的过去分词 ）；spelt（拼写 ，spell 的过去分词 ）；drawn（绘画 ，draw 的过去分词 ）。“‘8’ in Chinese” 对应的是读音表述，“pronounced” 表示 “被发音为……”，符合说数字读音的语境，所以选 pronounced。
66．句意：中国传统短语 “发财” 意思是 “变得富有” 或者 “在短时间内变得富有”。
考查形容词辨析。rich（富有的 ）；happy（开心的 ）；good（好的 ）；dear（亲爱的；昂贵的 ）。“fa cai（发财）” 就是追求 “富有、有钱” 的意思，“rich” 精准对应，所以选 rich。
67．句意：有很多和 “8” 相关的短语或表达，比如 “八方来财”，意思是 “财富从八方而来” 。
考查名词辨析。luck（运气 ）；knowledge（知识 ）；wealth（财富 ）；health（健康 ）。结合 “fa cai（发财）” 关联财富，“Bamian laicai（八方来财）” 自然围绕 “财富（wealth）” 展开，所以选 wealth。
68．句意：还有 “八面春风”，意思是 “春风从八个方向吹来”，表达了无论某人走到哪里，无论他在做什么，都能获得好运的愿望。
考查数词辨析。eight（八 ）；nine（九 ）；ten（十 ）；eleven（十一 ）。“Bamian chunfeng（八面春风 ）” 里 “八面” 对应 “八个（eight）” 方向，所以选 eight。
69．句意：还有 “八面春风”，意思是 “春风从八个方向吹来”，表达了无论某人走到哪里，无论他在做什么，都能获得好运的愿望。
考查动词短语辨析。giving up（放弃 ）；working on（从事；忙于 ）；hurrying up（赶快 ）；coming on（快点；开始 ）。这里说 “无论在做啥（从事什么活动）”，“working on” 有 “正在做；忙于” 的含义，契合语境，所以选 working on。
70．句意：中国人喜欢选 “8” 作为重要活动的时间或日期。
考查名词辨析。facts（事实 ）；accidents（事故 ）；events（活动；事件 ，常指重要、有意义的 ）；results（结果 ）。“重要的（important）” 且用 “8” 关联时间 / 日期的，是像奥运会开幕式这类 “活动、事件（events）”，所以选 events。
71．句意：例如，2008 年北京奥运会的开幕式在 2008 年 8 月 8 日晚上 8 点 08 分 8 秒准时开始。
考查名词辨析。vacation（假期 ）；tradition（传统 ）；competition（竞赛 ）；ceremony（仪式；典礼 ）。“opening ceremony” 是固定表达 “开幕式”，符合说奥运会开场活动的语境，所以选 ceremony。
72．句意：例如，2008 年北京奥运会的开幕式在 2008 年 8 月 8 日晚上 8 点 08 分 8 秒准时开始。
考查名词辨析。July（七月 ）；December（十二月 ）；January（一月 ）；August（八月 ）。根据常识，北京奥运会开幕式在 8 月举办，所以选 August。
73．句意：中国人对 “8” 的喜爱在很多其他例子中都能看到，比如门牌号、电话号码、婚礼日期以及开业日期。
考查名词辨析。thanks（感谢 ）；luck（运气 ）；excuses（借口 ）；love（喜爱；热爱 ）。全文体现人们对 “8” 的偏爱，“love” 能体现这种情感态度，所以选 love。
74．句意：8 被认为是幸运的，并且受到中国人的喜爱，因为它在传统文化和现代文化中都有意义。
考查动词辨析。called（称呼；叫做 ）；thought（思考；认为 ，常与 of 等搭配 ）；considered（认为；看作 ，常构成 be considered + 形容词结构 ）；named（命名 ）。“be considered + 形容词” 是常用表达，意为 “被认为……”，这里说 “8” 被认为幸运，所以选 considered。
75．句意：8 被认为是幸运的，并且受到中国人的喜爱，因为它在传统文化和现代文化中都有意义。
考查连词辨析。although（尽管 ，表让步 ）；because（因为 ，表原因 ）；until（直到 ，表时间 ）；unless（除非 ，表条件 ）。后半句 “it holds meaning in both traditional and modern culture” 是 “8” 受喜爱、被认为幸运的原因，“because” 用于引导原因状语从句，所以选 because。
76．A 77．A 78．B 79．A 80．D 81．A 82．C 83．D 84．B 85．D 86．D 87．A 88．B 89．B 90．D
【导语】本文主要介绍英国的煎饼节，以及最有名的活动煎饼比赛。
76．句意：许多人喜欢吃煎饼。
pancakes煎饼；fruit水果；food食物；vegetables蔬菜。根据“Pancake Day”可知，与煎饼相关，故选A。
77．句意：但是你知道英国有一个节日叫煎饼节吗？
called称为，叫做；celebrated庆祝；thought认为，想；taken带走。根据“Pancake Day”可知是对前面“a holiday”的称呼，故选A。
78．句意：它开始于许多年前，通常在三月。
finished完成；started开始；happened发生；spent花费。根据“many years ago”判断此处表示起源，用动词started表示很多年前开始。故选B。
79．句意：英国人通常用有趣的游戏来庆祝这一天。
with用；during在……期间；without没有；for为了。根据“English people usually celebrate the day...fun games.”可知，用有趣的游戏来庆祝这一天，故选A。
80．句意：然而，在那一天最著名的活动是煎饼比赛。
at在某个时刻；from从；in其后加早中晚等；on其后加星期或具体的某天。根据“that day”可知，前面用介词on表示在那一天。故选D。
81．句意：在英国的一些村庄和城镇，每年都会举行煎饼比赛。
takes place发生，举行；has有；holds抓，拿；carries携带。根据主语“pancake race”可知此处表示活动的举办，用动词短语takes place。故选A。
82．句意：传统上，这是一项只有女性参加的比赛。
boys男孩们；girls女孩们；women女人；men男人。根据后文的“Housewives”以及“With the first bell the women made their pancakes”可知，此处表示传统意义上煎饼比赛是一项女性的比赛。故选C。
83．句意：煎饼赛跑有特别的规定：家庭主妇必须穿围裙。
clothes衣服；games游戏；cakes蛋糕；rules规则。根据“There were special...about the pancake race: Housewives must wear aprons (围裙).”可知，介绍一条规则，故选D。
84．句意：比赛开始前铃响了两次。
once一次；twice两次；first第一；second第二。根据后文“With the first bell”和“With the second bell”可知，铃响了两次。故选B。
85．句意：第二声