第十三讲：语法填空，选词填空精练
第一部分，语法填空
Passage 1
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的词，或填入括号中所给单词的正确形式。（2023年浙江绍兴中
考）
When Reshma Kosaraju was 12, her family ____1____ (move) from Chicago to Northern California. Soon
after, the Camp Fire started. “It was one of ____2___ (big) fires in California history,” Reshma, now 17, told
TIME for Kids. ____3____ her school was about 320 kilometers south of the fire, students still had to wear masks
(面罩) because ____4____ the smoke. “It is an unusual experience for me, because I have never ____5____
(real) experienced this problem,” she said. So she hoped ____6____ (deal) with the problem. Later she created a
___7____ (use) way to predict forest fires with artificial intelligence (人工智能). Her method is nearly 90% right.
“____8____ realized that if I could succeed, the results could make ____9____ big difference. For example, the
environment can be helped and many ____10____ (life) can be saved,” Reshma said.
Passage 2
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。将答案填写在答题纸的
相应位置。（2023年浙江杭州）
Traffic School
Have you ever driven through a red traffic light? Have you ever parked in the wrong place or driven
____1____ (fast) than the speed limit (限制)? The answers are probably “yes”. Every year ____2____ (thousand)
of drivers become “offenders”-they break the rules of the road. But ___3____ are the punishments for this
offence?
In most countries drivers have to pay a fine (罚款), ____4____ (usual) $100—$300. But in the USA,
Australia and some ____5___ (Europe) countries offenders also get points on their driving license. After they get
___6___ certain number of points, they can’t drive.
Life is difficult when you can’t drive. So far some states in the USA ____7___ (introduce) a new way to
avoid this-Traffic School. Offenders have a choice: They can get points on their license ___8____ they can do a
course at Traffic School.
Traffic Schools run “driver improvement courses”. They cost about $100 and take from four ____9____
twelve hours. Most people do the course in a classroom, but in some states drivers can do the course online. Drivers
learn the rules of the road and they learn how ___10____ (be) better drivers. They don’t have to take a driving
test, but at the end of the course they have to pass a written examination.Passage 3
请认真阅读下面短文，在答题卡标有题号的横线上，填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
（2023年江苏苏州市）
Dancing with the Light
A few years ago, I visited the Classical Gardens of Suzhou. During the visit, my attention was drawn away
from the plants, bridges and stones, towards ____1____ walls of the gardens. Mostly white, some parts of the
walls are losing small ____2___ (piece) of their covering. This creates space in which light and plants can be
____3___ (see). The walls are not only the boundaries of the gardens, but they also form protected paths that guide
you on a trip.
The memory of the white walls stayed with me. I kept ____4____ (imagine) how many shadows (影) could
be collected by them to dance with the light. This fantastic moment was so lively ____5____ I came back to
explore it with my camera.
Working ____6____ (free) with these walls and their marks, I began to feel like collecting all the stories that
were painted there. Weather and time have turned these ____7____ (amaze) white walls into Chinese landscape
paintings.
I ___8___ (take) the photos during the month of June, just after the rain. The air was full of small drops of
water, showing the light and the color ____9____ the things around. As color was born out of a dance between
light and a body, when photographing in color I found ___10___ (I) enjoying a moment of this dance.
Passage 4
读下面的短文，在短文空白处填入一个适当的单词或填入括号中所给单词的正确形式，使短文的意思完整，
并将所填答案填写在答题卡相应题号的横线上。（2023年湖北襄樊市）
Did ancient people plant trees? They didn’t have a special day to plant trees like Tree Planting Day, ___1__
the tradition of planting trees has been there for a long time. Back then, it was always __2__ (rain) around the
Qingming Festival in spring. The trees that were planted around this time had better conditions to grow than usual,
so people formed the custom of planting trees around the Qingming Festival.
There were many kinds of trees. However, mulberry trees (桑树) and fruit trees were ___3___ (popular) of
all. To feed the silkworms (蚕), more mulberry leaves __4___ (need). Silk came from the silkworms, and then was
made into silk clothes and traded between the east and the west of the world. Among the ancient people whosuggested __5___ (get) trees to offer food and clothes, there was a man whose name is well-known, Mencius (孟
子).
Dong Feng, a famous doctor in the Three Kingdom Period (三国时期), saved many ___6__ (patient) lives
for free. He only asked them to plant apricot trees (杏树) on a hill. Gradually, a forest of apricot trees grew on
___7___ hill. That’s why we now praise a doctor who has excellent skills with the words “warmth in an apricot
forest.”
Each dynasty has different tree planting projects. Li Shimin, Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty __8___
(person) planted a ginkgo tree (银杏树) in a temple in Chang’an. 1,400 years later, the ginkgo tree is still growing.
So far, the temple ___9__ (become) a popular place for tourists.
So, ____10____ Tree Planting Day next year, do you want to plant a tree with your wishes on it?
Passage 5
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。（2023年湖南长沙）
Do you know World Letter Writing Day? It falls ____1____ September 1st every year. It was set up by
Richard Simpkin in 2014. He encouraged people ____2____ (take) a break from today’s social media (媒体) and
write a letter to someone by hand.
Who should you write to? Think about a friend or relative that lives far away. A parent or best friend would
also love to receive ____3___ (you) letter.
How do you write a letter? ____4____ (general) speaking, a letter includes these parts. The date and a
greeting (问候语) such as “Dear…” should be at the top of the letter. A closing such as “Love” or “Yours truly”
needs to follow the body. End it by ____5____ (sign) it.
Why should you pick up a pen and write a letter? It is a surprise that may make someone’s day. It’s ___6____
good way to show people that you have been thinking of them. Everyone loves a personal touch. It makes
____7____ (enjoy) memories (回忆). Some people save ___8____ (letter) and look at them over the years.
A recent study shows that letter writing ___9____ (make) the writer happy, too. “Handwriting is your DNA.
It’s your fingerprint that only you can share with others,” said Richard Simpkin.
So, get some paper ____10____ pick up a pen. Start writing a letter today!Passage 6（原创）
观书有感
(宋·朱熹)
半亩方塘一鉴开，
天光云影共徘徊。
问渠那得清如许？
为有源头活水来。
The Book
(By Zhu Xi)
There lies a glassy oblong pool,
Where light and shade pursue their course.
How can it be so clear and cool?
For water comes fresh from the source.
(Translated by Xu Yuanchong)
Reading can be helpful in different ways. Song Dynasty poet Zhu Xi (1130-1200) uses the metaphor (比喻) of
flowing water (流水) in the poem The Book. He wants _____1____(tell) readers that reading is important, in order
to improve oneself. Only by____2_____ (read), can people take in new knowledge in order to make progress. So he
hopes people could get past being lazy while reading in order to make their minds as_____3____ (clear) as a pool of
water.
The poem begins with a picture of ______4____ square pond, half an acre in size. The poet goes into descriptive
detail about how the pond reflects the sky and the clouds, creating a ____5_____(peace) and quiet environment. The
tranquil pool of water serves as a mirror, reflecting the world around it.
The question comes up, “how can it be so pure and clear?” The answer hidden in this poem ___6______(lie) in the
last line. The pond’s clarity（清澈） and freshness are due to the source of live water（活水） _____7____runs
into it.
The “live water” and the pool is a smart metaphor which _____8____ ( used) by Zhu Xi to explain the
_____9________(important) of original and authentic knowledge for clarity of mind. The pool symbolizes the mind
of a reader, while the live water represents the continual influx （涌入）of knowledge.
The poem concludes with the message that as long as one continuously seeks out（寻求） fresh and original
knowledge, ____10______(they)mind, like the pond, can remain clear and untainted. That’s the poet's attitude towards
life and learning. Learning is about constantly absorbing new things to maintain their progress and vitality（活
力）.That’s the wisdom Zhu Xi shares with us in “Book”
Passage 7（原创）
Life is full of farewells (告别). That’s perhaps why this theme has been written about by poets around the world.
It’s sad to say goodbye to our friends and family members. Instead of simply expressing sadness, many poets see
farewells from a positive perspective (乐观的视角). Let’s see.
送元二使安西
唐·王维
渭城朝雨浥轻尘，
客舍青青柳色新。
劝君更尽一杯酒，
西出阳关无故人。
A Farewell Song
Wang Wei
No dust is raised on the road wet with morning rain;
The willows by the hotel look so fresh and green.
I invite you to drink a cup of wine again;
West of the sunny pass no more friends will be seen.
(Translated by Xu Yuanchong)
“A Farewell Song” is a famous poem by Wang Wei, a well-known poet from China’s Tang Dynasty. He is famous
____1____（介词） his deep and touching _____2______(describe) of nature and emotions.
Wang Wei was not just a poet, but also an artist and a government official. He _____3____(like) to make his poems
peaceful and make readers _____4____(think )about themselves. His poems often show how people and nature can
live together______5____ peacefully.
Looking at the style of writing, the poet uses simple language ____6____(关系代词) is filled with emotion. The
line, “No dust is raised on the road wet with morning rain,” creates a peaceful image of a quiet morning, which is
like a peaceful moment before something big happens. “The willows by the hotel look so fresh and green”, adds to
the peaceful and hopeful feeling by ____7______(paint) a picture of fresh, new spring. The willow branches (柳树)
_____8______(consider) as a typical symbol of farewell in China. In ancient times, Chinese people often used them
as a parting (分别的) gift between friends and family.
“I invite you to drink a cup of wine again” is the poet’s warm and real way of not wanting to say goodbye to his
friend. Having another drink together is like a symbol of ___9_______ (they) goodbye. Lastly, "West of the sunny
pass no more friends will be seen” shows the feeling of being alone and missing someone. Also shows his sincere (真诚
的) love and care for his friend.
In general, this poem creates a feeling of quiet ____10______(sad). It mixes beautiful pictures and human feelingsto deeply express the universal experience of saying goodbye.
Passage 8
Traditional Chinese festivals are an important part of Chinese culture. The Double Ninth Festival has a history
of over 2,000 years. Climbing a mountain ____1____ (be) the tradition of the Double Ninth Festival since the
Western Han Dynasty. But how many people today still follow this tradition? In modern __2____ (social), many
traditional Chinese festivals are becoming less and less popular.
Traditional festivals ____3____ (true) teach us a lot about our nation’s history. The Dragon Boat Festival, for
example, ____4____ (celebrate) in honor of Qu Yuan, who is a great poet living in the Warring States period of
ancient China.
Besides, traditional festivals make it possible for us ____5____ (learn) more about the fine Chinese values.
Many festivals, such as the Mid-Autumn Festival have a caring, family-centred message. The full moon
____6____ the festival is considered to stand for family togetherness. Family members ____7____ (come) back
home even if they live very far away. With the celebrations of these festivals, younger generations learn to honor
fine Chinese values.
Finally, traditional festivals are a source of national pride and help shape our national identity. For example,
we celebrate the Hanshi Festival and the Laba Festival with special ___8____ (custom), and these shared
experiences bring us together as a people.
Traditional festivals have been gradually passed down to us from earlier generations. They tell us ____8____
we are and fill us with pride in being Chinese. So it is our duty to protect ____10___ (their) for generations to
come.
Passage 9
Are you afraid of public speaking? Don't worry a lot because you aren't alone. Other people also have the same
fear. But there are several ways to overcome(克服) your fear of giving a speech 1.__________ public. The following
words will be 2.__________(use) to you.
Face yourself bravely. The biggest problem with public speaking isn't facing the audience(观众). Actually, the
audience doesn't have a very big influence 3.__________ your feelings. But it's you yourself that make a
difference. The audience isn't expecting you to fail 4.__________(give) a speech. The first step in overcoming your
fear of public speaking is to understand that you are your own 5.__________(bad) enemy.
We are all in this together. You and the audience are in a team. The audience watch you because they wait to
learn something 6.__________ you. You should want and like to teach the audience. The best way to do it is that youare 7.__________(prepare) to do it well.
Don't care too much about the worst thing that could happen. You may never overcome your fear of public
speaking, but that doesn't mean you can't do 8.__________(good) in front of a group. People with a fear of public
speaking are often afraid 9.___________ making mistakes. But you can find solace(安慰) in knowing that if you
make a mistake, 99% of the audience will not realize it. Remember, your life will still go on after the speech is
over!
Believe in yourself and be 10.________(pride) of yourself. I'm sure you'll be a wonderful public speaker.
Passage 10
Have you ever heard of the Hanging Gardens of Babylon(巴比伦空中花园)? It is said that they 1________(build)
in the 5th century B．C. They are considered as one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. It is a large collection
of 2________(plant) that are hung from the walls of a palace in Iraq. When it comes to its 3________(high), some
stories described that the Hanging Gardens were as tall as hundreds of feet, but some historians said they were
4________(true) not that high.
The reason behind the Hanging Gardens sounds like a fairy tale. An emperor built the gardens around 600 B．
C. for a special purpose—preventing his wife from 5________(miss) her homeland so much. The emperor's wife
missed her home in Medea, which had great mountains, 6________ the emperor decided to bring the mountains to
his palace. 7________ the same time, he ordered the slaves(奴隶) to build a huge hill and plant all kinds of trees
and flowers on it. Unluckily, in the 1st century B．C., an earthquake happened in Babylon, destroying(毁坏) a
large part of the city, 8________(include) the Hanging Gardens.
Today, some people think that the Hanging Gardens of Babylon are not real because Babylonian records never
talked about these amazing gardens.
However, the writings of some Greek historians gave 9________(live) descriptions of the gardens. Recently,
some findings 10________(show) that some great gardens indeed existed(存在) in Iraq. But they still need to be
further proved(证明) part of the Hanging Gardens of Babylon.
Passage 11
It is said that the literary (文学的) ____ 1 ___ (art) of ancient China were inspired either by tea _ 2 ____ by
wine.
According to Lu Yu’s Tea Classics, tea-drinking in China can be traced (追溯) back to the Zhou Dynasty: tea
____ 3 ___ (discover) by Shennong and became popular as a drink in the State of Lu because of Zhou Gong.
Tea-drinking in China has a history of four thousand years. As the legend (传说) has it, Shennong tasted
hundreds of wild plants to see ____ 4 ___ were poisonous (有毒的) so as to prevent people from ___ 5 ___ (eat)the poisonous plants. It is said that he was poisoned seventy-two times in one day ____ 6 ____ was saved by eating
some leaves of ____ 7 ____ evergreen plant with white flowers. Later, people called the leaves that saved his life
“cha”.
In modern times, people still keep tea-drinking as one of their daily activities. According to the study, tea can
also have effects ___ 8 ____ some modern illnesses. To those who have to work with computers for a long time,
drinking tea can help them to build up a wall against the computer radiation (辐射). To those who may have too
much fat, drinking tea can help them to recreate a new balance in their bodies.
And to those ___ 9 ___ (age) people, drinking tea is also a good way _____ 10 _____ (keep) a calm mood for
a longer life.
Passage 12
Which do you like better, studying with your classmates at school or studying 1. yourself at home? I
have 2. answer from my experience at work.
When I left my job in my late twenties to write a book, I thought I was 3. (luck). No more getting
up early; no more worrying about 4. to wear to work. I could sleep until I woke up naturally; I could
enjoy my coffee as I worked on my book. At first, it was like being in heaven(天堂).But 20 books later, I began to
feel lonely. It was just me, my work, and the Internet. I spent hours on the Internet 5. (chat) instead of
writing. I thought I was still close to everyone around me, but in fact, I was much 6. (lonely) than ever.
As a result, I 7. (become) more afraid of being out in the world.
I felt like I wanted to step away from the lonely life and get into a routine(日常规律) again. I was thinking
about renting an office, but I found that I would still be lonely. I called a few 8. (friend) who worked
at home as well and asked if they’d like to join me. They were feeling just as lonely as me, so they were very glad
that they could be 9. (invite). They all agreed.
Each of us 10. (find) that we now enjoy the routine of “going to work” again, and we’re happier than
before.
Passage 13
When Suansuan first read The land of Peach Blossom (《桃花源记》) in her high school Chinese textbook,
she didn’t think too much about it. One day in college, she remembered ____ 1 ____ essay again. After furthering
her studies, she realized that there is more than she first saw to the 320-word text.
For example, the land of peach blossom not only appears in Tao Yuanming’s essay, but also in many poems,
paintings and ____ 2 ____ (play). The fisherman in the text doesn’t have a name, for he is a symbol of a special
group of people—the hermits (隐士). Suansuan also compares the “cave heaven (洞天)” in Taoism (道教)____ 3 ____ the “Allegory of the Cave (洞穴隐喻)” by ancient Greek philosopher Plato.
The simple text became much more fun and attractive to Suansuan. She want ____ 4 ____ (share) her ideas
with more people—by making videos. To better present her ideas, she paints in her videos. For a video under 10
minutes in length, she may draw up to 80 drafts (画稿).
Starting in May 2019, she ____ 5 ____ (make) more than 50 videos. Seven are about the ____ 6 ____ (hide)
stories behind some texts in Chinese textbooks. The rest ____ 7 ____ (be) about learning methods and other works
of literature (文学). These have earned her more than 1.5 million fans on Bilibili, many of whom are teenagers.
They have left bullet comments and messages of thanks. They say she has made their school life ____ 8 ____
(interesting).
Suansuan said the two things ____ 9 ____ bring her the most happiness are learning and ____ 10 ____
(create). Making videos combines both. So she will keep doing it.
Passage 14
Social media is a platform where people from all over the world can connect and interact with each other. It
has become one of the ____ 1 ____ (big) platforms ever in history and has changed so many things in our life.
Students are also using social media in a number of ____ 2 ____ (way).
Social media provides a platform for students ____ 3 ____ (learn) and communicate. It makes students’ life
more convenient ____ 4 ____ colorful. Social learning has been involved in almost all the e-learning websites.
Students can also take advantage of live video that is a part ___ 5 ____ so many social networking sites (社交网站)
to take classes.
Social media also offers students ____ 6 ____ tool to express themselves.
Many students are scared of the thought of what ____ 7 ____ (happen) if they express themselves. And social
media ____ 8 ____ (help) them to share their thoughts without any fear, making it more likely for them to come
out of the box and explore their talents. When students ___ 9 ___ (active) take part in social media, they may come
to a global level. For instance, they can even learn about the different courses presented by universities from all
around the world, which is beneficial for ___ 10 ___ (they) to improve their knowledge of foreign cultures.
Passage 15
We all heard the story of Nvwa patching up (修补) the sky with melted coloured stones. Many years passed and
troubles broke out again. One of them ___ 1 __ (be) a big flood. It appeared in the Yellow River during the rule of
Emperor Yao, and the people ___ 2 __ (force) to give up their villages and go to live in trees or mountains. The flood
brought great damage to the ___ 3 __ (people) life. Emperor Yao felt sorry for the suffering of the people, so he asked
Gun to solve the problem. Receiving the order, Gun led his team to build dikes (堤坝) to keep back the water ___ 4 __failed. Then Shun, the next emperor, ordered Gun’s son Yu to continue with the work after Gun died.
Yu accepted the work and found that it was much __ 5 ___ (difficult) than he had thought. But he fought against
the great flood bravely. For thirteen years, he put ___ 6 ___ (he) to his work. He passed his house three times but he
did not enter it. Drawing a lesson from his father’s failure, he used methods of channeling and dredging (挖道和疏
浚) and controlled the great flood ___ 7 ___ (success). He did so much __ 8 __ the people that they called him “Yu
the Great” and Emperor Shun chose him as the next emperor.
Yu won the trust of his emperor and the people with his great effort. He was such ___ 9 ___ wise, strong-minded
and great person that he is worth _____ 10 _____ (learn) from. We will remember him forever.
第二部分选词填空
Passage 1
请从方框内选择适当的词并用其正确形式填空，使文章完整连贯。注意每空一词，每词仅用一次，有两词
为多余项。请将答案写在答题卡对应题目的答题位置上。（2023年广东中考）
it either be because what else by invent clean popular habit hundred
There is a small thing we use every day. We usually put ____1____ in the bathroom. Without it, we might
have tooth problems. Can you guess ____2____ it is? Yes, it’s the toothbrush. But do you know anything about its
history?
According to some research, before toothbrushes appeared, the ancient Chinese people ____3____ their teeth
with some small tree branches (树枝). About 800 years ago, people made a kind of brushes with pig hair and
bamboo. It might ____4____ the world’s earliest form of toothbrushes. As time went ____5____, the forms of
toothbrushes changed. For example, people chose horse-tail hair instead of pig hair ____6____ pig hair was too
hard. Imagine that you travel back to ____7____ of years ago and brush your teeth comfortably. It sounds
fantastic, doesn’t it?
Around the 15th century, the Chinese toothbrush found its way into Europe. It became ____8____ among
local people soon. The ____9____ of toothbrushes was not as famous as that of paper-making, but it was very
useful in daily life. Today we have a good ____ 1 0____ of brushing teeth. We should thank the ancient Chinese for
it.
Passage 2
短文填空从下面方框中选出10个单词，将其正确形式填入短文，使短文意思正确通顺 (每词限用一次)。
（2023年四川成都）
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Do you believe a rose plant says “I want some water” or a tree shouts “My arms hurt”? Maybe you will say
this could only happen in some ___1___ stories.
In fact, plants are not always ___2___. A recent study has found plants shout when they are in need of water
or having their stems cut. “Even in a quiet field, there are___3___ some sounds that carry information. However,
the pitch (音高) is too high for people ___4___,” said Lilach Hadany, a professor from Tel Aviv University.
The researchers used microphones to record some tomato plants and found that stressed plants send out
___5___ sounds than unstressed plants. “When tomatoes are not stressed at all, they are very quiet,” Professor
Hadany said. They also trained a machine in ___6___ the differences between thirsty plants and cut plants. The
result shows that when the causes of stress change, they shout ___7___. After the team recorded many kinds of
other plants, they found that many plants like corn, wheat and grape plants send out sounds when they are under
stress, too.
“There is a ___8___ that a lot of communication is happening,” Professor Hadany said. “Because other plants
can probably hear the call of the stressed plants.”
Sound recordings of plants could bring humans lots of ___9___, especially in farming. For example, people
will make sure whether corn is getting enough water or where water is needed most without much ___ 1 0___ .
Passage 3
用方框里面的单词填空
it, today, become, difference, state, great, through, begin, wide, be
Chinese writing is one of the world's 1. writing systems. It is more 2. in use than
alphabetic(字母的) writing systems. More than half of the world's books 3. written in Chinese, including
historical writings and novels, along with writings on government and law.
At the beginning, written Chinese was a picture-based language. It dates back several thousand years to the use
of animal bones and shells on which symbols were carved(刻) by ancient Chinese people. Some of the ancient
symbols can still be seen in 4. hanzi.
By the Shang Dynasty, these symbols had 5. a well-developed writing system. Over the years, the
system developed into different forms, as it was a time when people were divided geographically, leading to6. dialects(方言)and characters. This, however, changed under Emperor Qinshihuang of the Qin Dynasty.
Emperor Qinshihuang united(统一)the seven major 7. into one country where the Chinese writing
system 8. to develop in one direction. That writing system was of great importance in uniting the Chinese
people and culture. Even today, no matter where Chinese people live or what dialect they speak, they can all still
communicate in writing. Written Chinese has also become an important method to connect China's present with 9.
past. People in modern times can read the classic works which were written by Chinese in ancient times.
Today, Chinese writing system is still an important part of Chinese culture. As China plays a great role in the
world, an increasing number of international students are beginning to appreciate(欣赏)China's culture
10. this amazing language. Written Chinese spreads Chinese culture wherever it goes.
Passage 4
词语运用,有两个词为多余项
wise, forest, soon, game, catch, scare, nothing, danger, fortunate, to, point, because
Long long ago, there was a crowd of antelopes(羚羊) in the 1. . In this crowd there was a
2. teacher. He was admired by everyone 3. he taught the young the tricks and strategies of
survival(生存策略).
One day, his younger sister brought her son 4. him and asked him to teach what was important to
antelopes. She said, “Dear brother, this is my son, Dick. Please teach him the tricks and strategies of survival.” The
teacher said to Dick, “You can come at this time tomorrow for your first lesson.”
At first, Dick came to have lessons on time every day. But 5. , Dick became more interested in
playing games with others, so he began to cut classes. However, he didn't realize how 6. it could be for a
young antelope who learned nothing but 7. .
8. , one day the young antelope stepped in a trap(陷阱). Knowing Dick was missing, his mother was
worried. She went to her brother and asked him, “Dear brother, how is my son? Have you taught him the tricks and
strategies of survival?” The teacher replied, “My dear sister, I tried my best to teach him, but your son did not want
to learn the tricks and strategies of survival. He cut classes. How could I possibly teach him?”
At this time, they heard that Dick 9. in a trap. They hurried to rescue him before it was too late. Dick was
too 10. to move and regretted deeply.
If the young antelope had kept learning carefully all the time, he wouldn't have been caught.
Passage 5
用方框内单词的适当形式填空。
seem, success, but, they, wide, it, try, purpose, pound, express
Have you ever heard of Death Valley? It's a national park lying in the east of California, the USA. The parkisn't scary as 1. name sounds. You can enjoy the desert sunshine there. At the same time, you can find
there's nothing out there but some special rocks called “sailing stones”.
Some of the rocks in Death Valley weigh hundreds of 2. . And on the ground behind each rock is a
mysterious trail(痕迹). It 3. that the rock has been pushed along in the sand.
It was nearly 100 years ago that the “sailing stones” were reported for the first time. People have been
4. to find out the stones' secret ever since. Until the 1990s, one 5. accepted opinion was
that the rocks were stuck in sheets(片) of ice that were being blown across the desert. However, research later
showed that to move such large ice sheets, the wind would have to blow at hundreds of miles per hour. There are
strong winds in Death Valley—6. not that strong.
Then in 2006, a scientist named Ralph Lorenz 7. his opinion. He suggested that in winter, thick
ice forms(形成) around the rocks. When the ground begins to thaw(解冻), the rocks, wearing ice, sail along and
leave trails behind 8. . Lorenz even did a test in his own kitchen for the 9. of showing his
opinion was correct.
Has Lorenz 10. in solving the mystery of the sailing stones? Perhaps. On the other hand, neither
Lorenz nor anybody else has ever actually seen the stones move. Maybe it was aliens who moved the stones.
Passage 6
词语运用,有两个词为多余项
by, take, quick, exciting, return, without, he, rule, which, result, achieve, different
As a famous piano master, Paderewski was admired by many people. Wishing to make progress on the piano,
one day, a boy 1. to a Paderewski's concert by his mother. After they were seated, the mother saw a friend
and walked up to greet her, leaving the boy alone in 2. seat.
Catching the chance to explore the wonders of the concert hall, the little boy stood up and finally made his way
through a door 3. was marked “No Admittance(进入).” Soon, the hall got dark and the concert was about
to begin. When the mother 4. to her seat, she discovered that the child was missing.
Suddenly, the lights focused on the piano on the stage. In surprise, the mother found her little boy sitting at the
piano. 5. knowing where he was, the boy was picking out Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star.
At that moment, the great piano master appeared, moved to the piano 6. , and whispered(耳语) in the
boy's ear, “Don't stop. Keep playing.” Then he sat down and added a running obbligato(伴奏). Together, the old
master and the young beginner changed an embarrassing situation into a wonderfully creative experience. It became
one of the 7. parts of the whole concert that evening. The people were touched so much by the master and
the mother was shocked. She believed that such an experience would make a big 8. to her boy's life.In fact, that's the way it is in life. What we can do on our own is hardly unusual. We tried our best, but the
9. aren't exactly smooth music like what we have expected. But when we trust in the hands of a greater
power, our life's work can be truly beautiful.
Next time you set out 10. great works, listen carefully. You can hear the voice of the master, whispering
in your ear, “Don't stop. Keep playing.”
Passage 7
I, say, interest, real, should, walk, express, ground, who, necessary
There is one word, sorry, that is on the lips of Americans, day and night. Last week while I was 1.
on the street, a young man ran by, brushing against my handbag. Even though he continued on his way, he turned
back and 2. “sorry” to me. Even in a rush, he didn't forget to apologize. One day, after I bought a
mango, the salesman was giving me the change, but I wasn't ready for it and a coin dropped to the 3. .
“I'm sorry,” he said while bending down to pick it up. I was puzzled—why he apologized when it was
4. fault. Another time, I stepped on a man's foot in an escalator. At the same time, we both said
“sorry”. I thought it 5. . Was it 6. necessary for him to apologize? Later on, an
American friend explained to me that according to Americans, the escalator is a public place and everyone
7. be able to stand in it. After someone has a position in the escalator, making it difficult for
someone else to find a place to stand in, isn't it necessary to 8. an apology?
During my stay in America, I often came across situations in which I was supposed to say “sorry”.
Gradually, I realized that when friction(摩擦) happens in daily life, Americans don't care much about 9.
is responsible.
If someone is troubled, a “sorry” is always 10. . When this happens, even if the other person is
hurt, the“sorry”cools his or her anger and human generosity(宽宏大量) is displayed. Perhaps this is why I never
saw anyone quarreling on the buses, subways or streets of America.
Passage 8
go, stop ,beer ,on ,and ,slow, frighten, another, minute, where ,turn ,if
One day a strong cowboy was traveling on his horse when he saw a bar. He decided to ____1____ for a few
drinks, so he tied his horse outside the bar, walked into the bar and ordered two bottles of ____2____. This cowboy
was new in town. He looked around and noticed some people making faces to him. He guessed that they might play
some tricks____3____him, but he said nothing and continued to drink. After drinking, he walked out of the
bar____4____found his horse lost.
However, he kept calm, came back into the bar, and said____5____, " I don't know what you fools did to myhorse out there… but I'm leaving in five minutes, and by then if my horse isn't back where it's supposed to be, well
… I have to do here what I did in Texas!" The cowboy added, "And I don't want to do what I did in Texas!" After
hearing these words, the other customers seemed a little bit____6____.
The cowboy went back to his seat and ordered____7____two bottles of beer. After five____8____, he walked
out and found his horse tied____9____it was supposed to be.
Just as he was leaving, the boss of the bar came up and asked curiously , "What was the thing that you did in
Texas but you didn't want to do here?"
The cowboy____10____to the boss and replied in a low voice, " I had to walk home!"
Passage 9
actual buy decide environment manage she mess produce reuse rule skill speak
Many people know the importance of protecting the environment. However, most of them think they can do
little to help solve the world’s 1. problems. New Yorker Lauren Singer doesn’t think so. The beautiful girl
studied environmental science at New York University. But she not only wanted to learn about sustainability(可持
续发展), but she also wanted to 2. live it. During her final year of college, she began working towards
living a “Zero Waste” life. Since then, she has gone two years without 3. any litter.
Lauren said that she made the 4. to live a “Zero Waste” life for two reasons. The first was her teacher’s 5 .
about the importance of “living your values”. The second was the lunch her classmate brought to class every week.
She used a lot of plastic bags, forks, bottles, etc. to carry the food and then threw them away. This made Lauren
think a lot. “We’re supposed to be the future of this planet but now we
6. it up with our litter.”
It’s easier said than done. The past two years hasn’t been easy for Lauren. She stopped 7.
anything wrapped(包装) in plastic and began taking her own bags to the supermarket. She didn’t buy new clothes
and shopped only in second-hand stores. And she tried to buy 8. things which can be used many times. She
ever made all her own cleaning products from toothpaste to detergent(洗衣粉) by 9. . To help those who
want to follow her footsteps but don’t have the time or 10. like her, Lauren recently started her own
waste-free product company, The Simply Co.
Passage 10
great surprised appear wise method know instruction box go certain wonder text
There was a great university teacher. Although he was old, he never stopped learning, thinking, and 1.
. He knew that the end of his life was coming soon, so he called his favorite students to his home to give them some
last 2. .“I have some money that I will give to the poor, but to you, I will give the 3. gift of all. It’s far
more important than money. It is the key to all the 4. that I’ve learned all my life.” He smiled and
lifted the cloth on the dining table under which there were five little 5. .
“There is one for each of you. Take one, but do not open it! Inside is the key to all the knowledge in the
universe and everything you ever wish 6. .” They all looked at each other in 7. . The
teacher continued, “This box will give you great power, but if you open it, all the power 8. .”
You are probably wondering if this old man had 9. crazy. But remember, he was a great teacher.
Perhaps there was something in the wooden box. Perhaps there was nothing. But if they were to open their boxes,
they would 10. know. And of course, they would stop wondering.
“If there’s one thing that a man must never stop doing, it is never stop wondering,” the old teacher said. They
all took their boxes home, knowing that they would never open them.
