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专题 07 短文首字母填空
一、宝山区
十一、短文首字母填空
Read the passage and fill in the blanks with proper words（在短文的空格内填入适当的词，使内容通顺，每空
格限填一词，首字母已给）
Every once in a while, you hear a story that truly amazes you. It makes you wonder. And it makes you think.
Here is a story that everyone is talking about. S____51____ in the city has been donating money to the Seniors’
Home. But no one knows who he is.
Twenty years ago, when the first donation arrived, it seemed a bit out of the ordinary because it wasn’t
c____52____ to donate that much money—over one thousand yuan. The Seniors’ Home office tried to contact the
person who named himself Xiao Lei. But they found out that the address and the name provided did not exist. It
seemed that this person s____53____ wished to keep his donation quiet. Then a few months later, another
anonymous(匿名的) donation arrived, sent from another post office. And then, another.
After many years of receiving the donations, the whole town was c____54____ to discover the true
identity(身份) of the person behind these acts of kindness. Was this person rich or poor? What made him do this?
Why not come forward and be honoured for what he was doing? A journalist even wrote an article in the local
newspaper with the headline: Where are you, Xiao Lei?
The search continued for many months without r____55____. In the end, the office received an anonymous
phone call saying that the person only did what anyone should do. Helping others is w____56____ spending after
all, and please stop looking for him. He did not want to make a name for himself, or to be recognized for what he
did. Therefore, the Seniors’ Home office a____57____ the fact that they could never know the person’s true
identity. When a second article in the local newspaper revealed(透露) the end of the search, people were deeply
moved and inspired.
Following in his footsteps, many people have started donating some of their own money to help those with
less. It has become part of their lives.二、崇明区
十一、短文首字母填空
Have you ever come home from a holiday feeling more tired than you were before you left? Through
travelling, most people expect a break from their stressful lives. However, as they rush from one place to
a____51____, they aren’t really able to take a good rest.
Now, imagine living for a week in a French house, buying fresh vegetables from the local market every
morning, and taking day trips to n____52____ villages which are within ten-minute bike rides. Does this sound
great to you? That’s the magic of slow travel. This is no “four-cities-in-seven-days” tour of Europe. Instead, you
will really slow down and experience new cultures.
Slow travel can mean taking a bike tour from one village to the next. It can mean driving along back roads
instead of taking the highway. It can also mean covering long distances by train instead of by air so that you can
enjoy the beautiful v____53____ along the way. No matter how you do it, the key is to slow down. You are to
make the most of each moment of your holiday.
Slow travel has a few a____54____. It allows you to form a stronger connection to your destination. You will
stay in one place long e____55____ to make friends with your neighbors and even pick your favourite
coffeehouse. You will really have a break from your stressful life.
Slow travel is environmentally-friendlier than other types of travel. Airplanes cause lots of p____56____.
Trains, bikes and your own feet are better for the environment. Slow travel also saves you money. Staying in one
place for a week will r____57____ your transportation costs. Besides, you may cook your own food instead of
eating out for every meal.
The next time you are to go on a holiday, remember to try it the slow way.
三、奉贤区
十一、短文首字母填空
Fill in the blanks with proper words（在短文的空格内填入适当的词，使其内容通顺。每空格限填一词，首字
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The Elephant and the Rope
A gentleman was walking through an elephant camp. He suddenly stopped. He realized that the elephantsweren’t being kept in cages or held by the use of chains(链条). Each of the giant animals was held by only a small
rope tied to its front leg.
The man felt confused. It was c____51____ that the elephants could, at anytime, break away from their bonds
and run away. But, for some reason, they did not. In fact, they didn’t try to escape at all.
He saw a trainer nearby. Curious and wanting to know the answer, he went up and asked, “Excuse me, but I
want to know why the elephants are just standing there. Why do they never try to run away?”
The trainer replied, “When the elephants are very young and much smaller, we use ropes of the same size to
tie them. At a young a____52____, the elephants are not strong enough to break free from the ropes. They try and
try, but fail each time. As they grow up, they are conditioned to(习惯于) believe they cannot break away. They
believe the ropes can still hold them, so they n____53____ try to break free ever again.”
L____54____ the elephants, how many of us go through life hanging onto a belief that we cannot do
something, simply because we failed at it once before? I think every one of us can relate to this story and the
feeling of having failed at something or another over the years. Over time, we might begin to think that we are not
able to do a particular(特定的) thing and we a____55____ this as the truth and never try again. We think to
ourselves, “I tried that before and it didn’t work out. What is the point in trying it again and w____56____ my
time? I don’t want to look like a fool!” And this is how we start to settle for a life that is “safe” and “less exciting”.
However, we could regard all the so-called “failures” in our lives as just stepping stones along our path, and decide
to respond in a way that is positive. Say to yourself, “Ah, well, at least I tied. Now I know a wrong way to do it, so
it makes my next attempt(尝试) clearer!”
So, don’t limit yourself to a small world. Stay f____57____ on what you want to achieve and keep trying until
you succeed. You will never know how far you can go until you have the courage to do it. And if you fall, just get
up and try again!
四、虹口区
十六、短文首字母填空
在短文的空格内填入适当的词，使其内容通顺。每空格限填一词，首字母已给。14-year-old Sasha lives in Maryland. In August 2021, he lost a good friend. His 64-year-old neighbor Wayne
died. They had a lot in common, i____67____ a love of fishing.
Three years ago, they went fishing in Ocean City. They tossed(抛) a bottle off the side of the boat. The bottle
had a m____68____ from Sasha inside. In January this year, their bottle was found. It washed up on a beach in
Ireland(爱尔兰). When Sasha heard the news, it made him happy because it r____69____ him of his friend.
Marron and Simmonds, an Irish couple, found the bottle. Inside the bottle was Sasha’s note. He wrote about
fishing and Wayne. He left a phone number and asked the finder to call. They called the number, but they were
d____70____ to find the number was disconnected. Still, they made up their mind to find Sasha. They wrote to a
newspaper in Ocean City. A journalist there helped them reach Sasha’s dad.
Mr. Yonyak was surprised his son’s bottle had been found. He said the discovery had a special meaning for
Sasha. He and his family were still learning how to live without Wayne. After hearing the story behind the bottle,
the couple was g____71____ moved. They said it meant a lot to them. “This bottle shows the friendship of Wayne
and Sasha,” Yonyak said. “It also marks the start of a new friendship.” The Yonyak family has been in
c____72____ with the couple since then. They hope to visit Ireland soon.
“This is a story of hope,” Simmonds said. She and Marron will k____73____ the bottle until Sasha comes to
Ireland. Then they will put it back out to sea, with their new friend by their side.
五、黄浦区
十六、短文首字母填空
Fill in the blanks with proper words.（在短文的空格内填入适当的词，使其通顺。每空格限填一词，首字母
已给）
Everyone knows they feel much better after a good night’s sleep, but now scientists have discovered it can
help you to live longer too. According to a study in the US, healthy sleeping habits mean men can live almost five
years longer, and women for two years. It also found that sleep improves our health and r___67___ the chance of
heart disease.However, a study shows it’s not just about how long you sleep; the q___68___ of your sleep is important too.
Dr Frank Qian said sleep must be restful. The researchers said that good sleep for adults depended on five basic
factors:
getting seven to eight hours of sleep each night;
having trouble falling asleep no more than twice a week;
having trouble staying asleep no more than twice a week;
not using m___69___ to get to sleep;
waking up feeling rested at least five days a week.
Each factor was given one point with a total of five points. The researchers looked at the results of a survey of
172,321 people in the US that measured their health habits, i___70___ sleep, over five years. They found that
people who had all five points were l___71___ to live longer and lead healthier lives than those who had sleep
difficulties.
According to The Sleep Charity, a good night’s sleep can improve people’s memory. Dr Qian admits that no
one’s sleep is p___72___ — everyone has a late or restless night sometimes. However, he said, “Even from a
young age, if people can develop these good habits of getting enough sleep, making sure they are sleeping tight… it
can greatly b___73___ their overall long-term health.” The study was based on people reporting their own sleep
habits rather than recording them scientifically, so this may have affected the results and more research is needed.
六、回民中学
十二、短文首字母填空
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Augie Dobson, a 9-year-old American boy is proud of his ability to speak Chinese. He has been studying the
language for three years from Shanghai Community International School.
Augie is one of a group of three and took part in a drama performance competition. It was organized to
e____51____ overseas students to understand Chinese culture.
Their play is based on Tang Dynasty (618—907) poet He Zhizhang’s “Hui Xiang Ou Shu”. Luckily, the play
got the second p____52____ at yesterday’s ceremony.
“Hui Xiang Ou Shu” means writing something after returning home. It describes an old man who left hishometown at a young age but feels like a s____53____ when he returns a couple of years later.
Mrs Sun, a Chinese teacher in school said she tries to teach her pupils to sing and dance to the poem. Children
are interested in singing poems rather than just reciting t____54____.
Students at Shanghai Community International School now learn an ancient poem every day. “It’s difficult
b____55____ I’m trying to remember,” said Augie.
The first prize went to drama “Kong Cheng Ji” performed by students at Dulwich College Shanghai. Kong
Cheng Ji, tells of Zhuge liang during the Three Kingdoms period (220—280) . He had no army to protect and guard
the city but m____56____ to make the enemy’s leader Sima Yi believe that the city was full of traps and
ambushes(埋伏). As a result, Sima gave up.
Li Zihao plays Sima in the drama. Li is a fan of chengyu, Chinese four-character idioms(四字成语) .
“I’ve downloaded an app about telling stories with chengyu, and he loves it. I think chengyu is a very
s____57____ and important part of Chinese culture. Four words alone can mean a lot, and chengyu shows the
great wisdom of old Chinese people.” said his mother.
七、嘉定区
十六、短文首字母填空
You might have got the idea that saving money is boring, but it can be so much more exciting than you think.
If you had to choose between spending all your pocket money on toys, gaming, or saving some of it for the
f____67____, which would be your decision? We all have to make this decision again and again. When you have
the chance to treat yourself to the fun things, it can be r____68____ hard to hit back. And before you know it, all
your money is gone!
Savings help dreams come true.
It’s easy to see the fun in buying an ice cream or going shopping with friends, but you might be surprised to
hear that saving money can be even more exciting. That’s because saving creates opportunities and opens thed____69____ to all kinds of adventures. You may realize that saving money is the key to making your dreams
come true.
Saving goals
Set yourself a goal first. It’s good to give yourself a mix of short-term and long-term goals, so think of
something you’d like to buy that you could save up for in a few weeks, like a small Lego set or a smart watch.
Write down how much it costs, then work out how much you can a____70____ to save each week and how long it
will take you to reach your goal. Some weeks you might decide to save a little more than you p____71____ so that
you can reach your goal even faster.
Ways to save
Most people save their money in a savings account, as this gives them an opportunity to earn interest (利息).
This is money that a bank pays you as a reward for saving, the l____72____ you leave money in a savings account,
the more interest you’ll earn.
Reach your target step by step
If you’re n____73____ to save money, start off by thinking of some fun goals, whether that’s spending money
for a summer holiday or a mountain bike. Every penny you save takes you one step closer to reaching your goal.
And what could be more exciting than that?
八、金山区
十、短文首字母填空
Many people agree that it is important to teach children the gratitude(感恩). A great way to do this is to read
some stories about it. Here is a story for you.
Once a boy had everything his family could offer but he was still unhappy. One day, he was sitting outside
when a girl came up and asked him to help her look for the Thankful Coat. He was surprised at such a thing. Then
he f____51____ it on the tree. It was the most beautiful coat he had ever seen. She told him to put it on. He did and
felt happier than ever. He was very thankful to her and that made him feel e____52____ better. Later, she told him
she had to go and take the coat with her. Before leaving, she told him that the s____53____ to happiness is being
thankful. He could make his own imaginary(想象的) Thankful Coat, thinking about all the things he’s thankful for,
and be happy. However, he wasn’t able to do it and finally he was in hospital. He was sadder b____54____ hecouldn’t play outside. One morning, he was looking out of the window and saw a penguin eating a sandwich. It said
“Hello” and left. The next day, there was a monkey, wearing a diaper(纸尿裤) and blowing up a balloon... This
kind of funny things made him laugh d____55____ the time he was in hospital.
After r____56____ to school, he told his best friend about these crazy things he had seen. While he was
talking to his friend, he noticed something s____57____ coming out of his friend’s bag. When he asked his friend
about it, his friend showed him all the costumes he used to cheer him up.
九、静安区
十一、短文首字母填空
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字母已给)
Visit Istanbul (伊斯坦布尔)
Have you given any thought to your next holiday? Istanbul should be at the t____51____ of your list of cities
to visit next! Istanbul, Turkey, is the world’s 20th largest city and Europe’s largest city. It’s on a piece of land in the
shape of a horn(喇叭), known as the Golden Horn.
Istanbul is one of the world’s most interesting cities. In human history, Istanbul is important because the city
l____52____ in both Europe and in Asia. It was the easiest road for people to go from Europe to Asia. Like Xi’an,
it was one of the m____53____ cities on the Silk Road. Since 1461, Asians have taken their silk, tea and spices to
Istanbul to sell to Europeans. They had a famous market at the Grand Bazaar, which is the most visited
p____54____ in the world today.
Imagine waking up in the middle of Istanbul. You’ll find many of the world’s most famous sights. You can
walk to the Hagia Sofia, a church that was the world’s largest for over 1,000 years b____55____ it was turned into
a mosque (清真寺). Across the street is the Blue Mosque. Underground, you’ll find Roman-made “cisterns” (tanksto store water). These are part of the city’s freshwater system. Walk over to the Kumkapi district and have delicious
fish that is s____56____ in 50 seafood restaurants.
Istanbul is only 9 hours from Shanghai and Beijing. That’s h____57____ a long journey! Flights leave daily,
so don’t waste time—plan your trip to Istanbul soon!
十、闵行区
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Few things are as wonderful as visiting a beautiful natural place, breathing the fresh air and marveling at the
landscape. But enjoying nature comes at a price, People may make nature messy if they aren’t c___67___. There
should be rules to keep people from accidentally harming nature. In 1990, the Leave No Trace movement attempted
to help. They introduced the following seven principles to encourage people to both enjoy and protect the great
outdoors.
Plan a___68___. This means more than just deciding which day to go. Check the weather forecast, plan what
clothing to wear, and think about a water supply. Check the area’s rules for use.
Hike and camp on surfaces that don’t damage easily. Grass is easily damaged. Already used areas or areas with
no grass are better choices for camping.
Deal with waste p___69___. Never leave garbage behind. Don’t abandon your food wrappers, cans or
leftovers. Take out what you take in.
Leave what you find. Take home any camping or biking gear, but leave behind that cool rock or flower.
Reduce campfire d___70___. Build your fire only in an appropriate location. Check on the conditions of the
area before going there. Sometimes building campfires isn’t allowed. Never build a fire when weather conditions
are too dry or windy,
Respect wildlife. You should stay at least 100 meters away from wildlife, so you don’t d___71___ any
animals. Getting too close could be fatal. Protect your food so animals can’t get into it, and don’t feed the animals
anything.
Be kind to other visitors. Don’t make loud noises or play loud music when you’re out in natural environments.
It annoys both the animals and humans. Don’t travel in large g___72___ as it makes it troublesome for too manypeople to move around on the trail.
These seven principles can help e___73___ share the outdoors comfortably. We all need to take care of the
earth we know and love.
十一、浦东新区
十二、短文首字母填空
在短文的空格内填入适当的词，使其内容通顺，每空格限填一词，首字母已给。
Plastic is a convenience, but both regular and micro plastics can hurt the environment. Therefore, action must
be taken to reduce their use.
There are many d____51____ ways to reduce your plastic use at home. To begin with, be sure to
properly recycle everything you can and throw away what you can’t, such as plastic cups and dishes. If you’d like
to take further steps to make your home free from plastics, consider using simple alternatives(替代品) to everyday
products like personal care items. For example, a m____52____ of baking soda vinegar, hot water and lemon can
effectively replace traditional cleaners that come in harmful plastic bottles.
Shopping may be one of the hardest things to do when trying to avoid plastic. Replacing plastic
shopping bags with reusable ones is a good s____53____, and there is much more you can do. Before you walk out
of the door, make sure you have an accurate shopping list with e____54____ what you will need or eat. This will
not only reduce food waste but also the amount of plastic packaging you throw away every year.
Believe it or not, it is possible to avoid plastics while on vacation. You may book one of the hotels
that have l_____55_____ the use of plastics. These hotels hardly provide guests with the plastics that can only be
used once. As for take-home gifts, don’t buy products made from plastics. Stick to buying those made from natural
materials like metals or plants. Or i____56____, give up traditional gifts completely and give someone a picture
you took yourself, which can be more special for the purpose of helping the planet.
It seems like a difficult task to take all the actions immediately, so begin small and take larger steps towards a
plastic-free life. Don’t be afraid to share your stories with others. While a s____57____ person’s effort wouldn’tmake much difference, only many people’s actions can change the world for the better. If we can help other people
make the change to a plastic-free life, we’ll be doing the world a huge favor.
十二、普陀区
十一、短文首字母填空
Fill in the blanks with proper words（在短文的空格内填入适当的词，使其内容通顺，每空格限填一词，首字
母已给）
Many people are familiar with the story of the Titanic because of the popular film of the same name. The ship
hit an iceberg(冰山) and sank on its only voyage(航行) in 1912. It was one of the great d____51____ of the 20th
century. We can never be completely sure of the numbers, but people agree that about 2,200 people were on the
ship at that time. However, there were not e____52____ lifeboats for everyone, and only around 700 people
survived. Of course, the film Titanic was very successful, yet we should always find out what is fiction(虚构) and
what is reality.
We should realize that most of the action in the film never a____53____ happened. For example, the story of
Jack and Rose, the young man and woman who fall in love, is complete fiction. They are not real people and their
story may not be true at all.
At the same time, some of the c____54____ in the film were based on real people, but the film changes the
truth about them. For example, Molly Brown was a real p____55____ on the ship. In the film, Brown is on a
lifeboat and asks the lifeboat captain if they should go back to look for people in the water. When the lifeboat
captain refuses to go back, she says nothing. In real life, Molly Brown fought with the lifeboat captain, turned the
lifeboat around, and tried her best to s____56____ others. Although she is quiet in the film, she was really a hero to
many people in real life.
A____57____ real-life person in the film is First Officer William Murdoch. The film shows that he shot other
people before he killed himself. In real life, however, many people agree that he died because he tried to get a
lifeboat into the water so that more people could have a chance to survive.十三、松江区
十二、短文首字母填空
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Members of the same family have similarities. However, research shows that there are d___51___ among
oldest, middle and youngest children.
The First Born
First-born children are often very responsible and organized. The r___52___ is the parents. Parents expect the
first-born kid to be an example for the younger children to follow.
First-born children get a lot of attention from their parents. However, they have more rules to follow than
younger children. For example, they have an early bedtime. New parents are usually s___53___ with their first
child.
The Middle Child
Middle children have to work h___54___ to get more attention from their parents. Sometimes they feel left
out, so they behave badly to get attention. They are called the “problem children”. Also, they might look outside the
family to get attention or to feel special. Middle children are often independent. They are good at solving problems.
However, they often go to their friends for advice, not to their parents or siblings.
The Baby
When the t___55___ child arrives, parents are usually more confident but less energetic than before. As a
result, the youngest child often has more freedom. Bedtimes are later. Parents are also more generous with their
money. The baby usually gets what he or she wants.
Last-born children are often more adventurous. They are more l___56___ to take risks. They play risky sportssuch as ice hockey or football.
The youngest children are always funny. When you are the little one, elder brothers or sisters will be nice to
you if you make them 1___57___.
Every family is different. However, studying birth order may help us understand families.
十四、徐汇区
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Research suggests that at least 64 percent of people now spend up to four hours daily of free time in front of a
screen. Just as TV watching has been linked to higher rates of being fat and other sickness, this is b____51____
news for our health. The following are what we can do to get rid of it.
1. Choose outdoor activities
When you’re at home, make it a rule that you can’t be online if the sun is shining. I____52____, you have to
go for a walk, ride a bike or get some other kind of healthy physical activity for at least an hour. This rule should
apply to everyone in your family.
2. Rearrange the family room furniture
Design your family room so that the TV is no longer the central point of the room. That means if you want to
watch TV, you have to m____53____ chairs and tables. Then you can sit and relax yourself.
3. Limit social media use
Whether it’s Facebook, Twitter, or WeChat, put limits on the time you spend on social media. Avoid aimless
browsing and give your time online a p____54____: research holidays or read the news. Then log off!
4. Set aside reading time
Challenge yourself to read at least 30 pages of a great book b____55____ you check your mobile phone. Pick
the right reading material and you’ll soon find you’ve created a new pastime!
5. Take part in projects
Make a list of one-hour e____56____ projects. List everything you can possibly think of after dinner at home:
organizing cupboards, sharpening knives, sorting through your sewing materials. Then try to do o____57____
every day before bedtime.十五、长宁区
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My neighbor, Mrs Lee, hurt her back recently so I spent this afternoon helping her tidy up. Afterwards, she
offered me some soya milk. I noticed that its packaging was very fashionable and a____51____. “Thanks, Mrs Lee.
Can you tell me where you got it?” I asked. “Oh, it’s from farmfresh330,” she replied with a smile. “I like helping
people in need.”
Some days later, I googled farmfresh330 to find out more. It is a food shop that opened in 2011 as a social
company. Like charities, social companies help with social problems like poverty. However, unlike charities, they
don’t rely on donations(募捐) . I____52____, they sell products to support themselves. The p____53____ of
farmfresh330 is to offer training and jobs to people recovering from mental illnesses such as depression.
At farmfresh330, you can buy organic fruits and vegetables. These are p____54____ by Hong Kong’s New
Life Farm, another social company helping people with mental health problems. They sell lots of other things, too.
In the website photos, there’re many great products to c____55____ from such as watermelon-flavoured coconut
milk and lemongrass tea. Someday I’d like to visit one of farmfresh330’s shops. They look very welcoming, with
wooden shelves, warm lighting, and friendly blackboard m____56____ telling customers about new products.
After googling the web, I discovered a lot of other social companies in Hong Kong. I’m planning to visit them
soon. I think it’s going to be f____57____ to support Hong Kong’s social companies.
