【英语】2019届二轮复习完形填空模拟记叙文试题10篇训练之三十三（31页word版）

【英语】2019届二轮复习完形填空模拟记叙文试题10篇训练之三十三（31页word版）

‎2019届二轮复习完形填空模拟记叙文试题10篇训练之三十三 ‎[一]‎ People from every corner flooded into the streets that Christmas Eve. Frosty the Snowman and Jingle Bells __1__ in stores; on the pavements, the street singers performed happily. Everyone, was __2__ by someone else, delighted and cheerful. I was alone.‎ As one of 8 kids of a Brazilian family, brought up in America’s crowded apartment, I’d spent several years searching for aloneness. Now, __3__， at 27, a college student after the __4__ with my girlfriend, every cell inside me wanted to be alone, __5__ not at Christmas. My family had __6__ to Brazil and my friends were __7__ with their own lives. Dusk was approaching, and the fact that I had to return to my __8__ home made me sad. Lights from windows blinked, and I hoped someone would __9__ from one of those homes to invite me inside with a Christmas tree decorated with shiny fake snow and __10__ presents.‎ At a market, I felt more __11__ when people were buying lots of goods, which __12__ the gifts we received as children in my mind. I missed my family and wanted to cry for wanting to be alone and for having achieved it.‎ Outside the church, a manger (小耶稣) had been set __13__. I stood with others watching the scene, some of them __14__ themselves, praying. As I walked home, I realized that leaving Brazil was still a painful experience as I struggled with __15__ I had become in 15 years in America. I’d mourned the __16__， but for the first time, I recognized what I’d gained. I was independent, __17__ and healthy. My life was still ahead, full of __18__.‎ Sometimes the best gift is the one that you give yourself. That Christmas, I gave myself __19__ for what I’d obtained up to now and promise to go forward. It is the best gift I’ve ever got, the one that I most __20__.‎ 语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。有时候，自己送给自己的礼物才是最好的。那个圣诞节，“我”送给自己的礼物是肯定和许诺，肯定自己过去的努力，许诺自己将不惧一切，奋勇向前。那是“我”曾收到过的最好的礼物，也是“我”最珍惜的圣诞礼物。‎ ‎1．A. shared B．played C．served D．held 解析：选B　根据语境可知，平安夜那天商店里播放着《雪人Frosty》和《铃儿响叮当》。play“播放”，与下文中的“performed”呼应，符合语境。故B项正确。‎ ‎2．A. accompanied B．employed C．attended D．supported 解析：选A　根据下文“I was alone.”可知，别人都有人陪伴，只有“我”‎ 是独自一人。故A项正确。‎ ‎3．A. usually B．extremely C．really D．eventually 解析：选D　根据上文“I’d spent several years searching for aloneness”可知，多年来“我”一直在寻求独处的机会，现在终于可以一个人了。故D项正确。‎ ‎4．A. breakup B．date C．sympathy D．concern 解析：选A　根据该句中的“every cell inside me wanted to be alone”可知，“我”体内的每个细胞都想独处；由此可推知，“我”和女朋友分手了。A项“分手，破裂”；B项“日期，约会”；C项“同情”；D项“关心”。故A项正确。‎ ‎5．A.so B．but C．and D．or 解析：选B　根据下文“made me sad”及“invite me inside with a Christmas tree”可知，虽然“我”想一个人静一静，但不是在圣诞节，前后存在转折关系。故B项正确。‎ ‎6．A. moved B．slipped C．came D．returned 解析：选D　根据第二段开头“As one of 8 kids of a Brazilian family”可知，“我们”是巴西人；由此可知，家人回巴西了。故D项正确。‎ ‎7．A. pleased B．satisfied C．occupied D．bored 解析：选C　根据语境可知，“我”独自走在街上，家人回巴西了，朋友们都在忙自己的生活。be occupied with sth.“忙于某事”，符合语境。故C项正确。‎ ‎8．A. shabby B．empty C．warm D．cozy 解析：选B　根据语境可知，夜幕降临，“我”不得不回到“我”那个空荡荡的家，这让“我”很难过。A项“破旧的”；B项“空的”；C项“温暖的”；D项“舒适的”。故B项正确。‎ ‎9．A. turn up B．hang out C．go away D．break in 解析：选A　根据语境可知，“我”希望某个人能从灯光闪烁的房子里走出来出现在“我”面前并邀请“我”进去跟他们共庆圣诞。A项“出现”；B项“闲逛”；C项“走开”；D项“打断”。故A项正确。‎ ‎10．A. dealt B．discounted C．wrapped D．donated 解析：选C　根据生活常识可知，圣诞树下的礼物一般都是包装好的。A项“处理”；B项“打折”；C项“包裹”；D项“捐赠”。故C项正确。‎ ‎11．A. tired B．nervous C．excited D．upset 解析：选D　根据第8空后的“made me sad”可知，在市场上，当看到人们为迎接圣诞节而购买很多东西时，“我”越发难过了。D项意为“难过的，心烦的”，符合语境。故D项正确。‎ ‎12．A. called up B．called for C．called on D．called in 解析：选A　根据语境可知，别人购买的物品让“我”想起了孩提时代收到的礼物，“我”越发想家了。故A项正确。‎ ‎13．A. down B．up C．aside D．about 解析：选B　根据语境可知，在教堂外面，为庆祝圣诞节，“小耶稣”已经被架起来了。故B项正确。‎ ‎14．A. hugging B．bowing C．crossing D．bending 解析：选C　根据“praying”并结合语境可知，旁边有人正在祈祷，可以想象他们用手在胸前画十字的样子。故C项正确。‎ ‎15．A. how B．which C．what D．that 解析：选C　根据语境可知，离开巴西始终是“我”的一次痛苦经历，“我”一直在想，15年的美国生活让“我”变成了一个什么样的人。空格处相当于the man that，同时作“struggle with”和“become”的宾语，故用what引导，符合语境。故C项正确。‎ ‎16．A. cases B．limits C．losses D．worries 解析：选C　根据下文“but for the first time, I recognized what I’d gained”可知，“我”意识到自己得到了一些东西；由此可推知，“我”为失去的东西感到难过，前后表示转折关系。故C项正确。‎ ‎17．A. lonely B．educated C．shy D．wealthy 解析：选B　根据第二段第4空前的“a college student”可知，“我”是一名大学生；由此可推知，“我”接受了很好的教育。故B项正确。‎ ‎18．A. possibility B．sight C．sadness D．hardship 解析：选A　根据上文“My life was still ahead”可知，生活仍在继续，一切皆有可能。故A项正确。‎ ‎19．A. surprise B．defeat C．prize D．credit 解析：选D　根据语境可知，这个圣诞节，“我”送给自己的礼物就是对自己已获得的进步的肯定和赞誉以及对未来的承诺。A项“惊喜”；B项“击败”；C项“奖赏，奖励”；D项“赞扬，信任”。故D项正确。‎ ‎20．A. select B．value C．save D．admit 解析：选B　根据语境可知，这份礼物是“我”收到的最好的礼物，也是“我”最珍惜的礼物。故B项正确。‎ ‎ [二]‎ ‎ “Hi, Mrs. Grady，” said Mark. “Would you like us to shovel (铲除) your driveway？”‎ Mrs. Grady touched her hand to her heart. “That would be __1__， boys. I think the job is too much for me.”‎ ‎“It will cost 10 __2__，” said Jamie.‎ ‎“If that’s OK，” Mark __3__.‎ Shoveling was Jamie’s idea, a way to earn enough money for video games.‎ ‎“Oh, dear，” Mrs. Grady sounded __4__. “I haven’t been able to get to the bank. I can __5__ homemade cookies, but I realize that’s not what you had in __6__.”‎ Mark was going to say Mrs. Grady could __7__ them another time, but Jamie __8__， “We’ll come back later.”‎ As they walked through the snow off the __9__， Mark glanced over his shoulder. Mrs. Grady stood at her window, __10__ them.‎ She didn’t look like the person who’d come to his __11__ last summer when Mr. Dunn’s dog, Goldie, escaped from his backyard. Goldie had __12__ wanted to play, but Mark didn’t feel __13__ around big dogs. Mark tried to call for his dad, but his __14__ seemed locked behind his teeth.‎ Mrs. Grady’s front door flew open. She ran across the street and slipped __15__ Mark and the dog. She wasn’t much __16__ than Mark, but she stood __17__ as a rock in front of him. “Goldie, go home！” Then she swept a broom to __18__ the dog along. “Get！” Goldie obeyed.‎ When Mark’s father appeared, he said to Mrs. Grady. “That was very __19__！ Thank you.”‎ Mrs. Grady laughed. “It’s nothing. Good neighbors watch for each other, don’t they？”‎ Now she needed Mark as much. He smiled and __20__ at her, then pushed his shovel deep into the snow.‎ 语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。Jamie和Mark想替Grady太太清理车道上的积雪以挣些钱玩视频游戏，然而Grady太太当时并没有他们想要的那么多钱。但是最后，Mark还是决定帮助Grady太太清理积雪，因为Grady太太曾经帮助Mark脱困。邻里之间就是需要相互帮助的。‎ ‎1．A. vital B．wonderful C．practical D．expensive 解析：选B　根据空后的“I think the job is too much for me.”可知，Grady太太觉得自己一个人干不完，所以如果这两个男孩能为她清理车道上的积雪是极好的。A项“至关重要的”；B项“极好的”；C项“现实的，实用的”；D项“昂贵的”。故选B。‎ ‎2．A. hours B．dollars C．days D．cookies 解析：选B　根据下文“a way to earn enough money for video games”可知，Jamie的意思是说Grady太太需要为他们的工作付10美元。故选B。‎ ‎3．A. added B．advised C．bargained D．concluded 解析：选A　根据语境可知，Mark对Jamie的话进行了补充。A项“补充说”；B项“建议”；C项“讨价还价”；D项“断定”。故选A。‎ ‎4．A. satisfied B．uninterested C．considerate D．disappointed 解析：选D　根据下文“I haven’t been able to get to the bank.”可知，Grady太太现在不能去银行，身上又没有那么多钱，但是她又希望这两个男孩能为她清理车道上的积雪，所以她的语气听起来有些失望。故选D。‎ ‎5．A. sell B．accept C．offer D．swap 解析：选C　根据语境可知，Grady太太想用自制的饼干作为他们清理车道上的积雪的回报。故选C。‎ ‎6．A. need B．store C．mind D．common 解析：选C　根据上文“to earn enough money for video games”可知，两个男孩子脑中想要的并不是吃的东西，而是钱。故选C。‎ ‎7．A. pay B．reward C．visit D．save 解析：选A　根据语境可知，Grady太太现在没有钱，所以Mark想让她以后再付。故选A。‎ ‎8．A. turned up B．calmed down C．passed out D．broke in 解析：选D　根据语境可知，就在Mark准备对Grady太太说她可以以后再付钱的时候，Jamie打断了Mark的话。A项“现身”；B项“冷静下来”；C项“昏迷”；D项“打断，插嘴”。故选D。‎ ‎9．A. bank B．door C．driveway D．window 解析：选C　根据第一段中提到的“driveway”并结合语境可知，当时他们就站在堆满积雪的车道旁，此处表示这两个男孩穿过积雪离开了车道。C项“车道”，故选C。‎ ‎10．A. admiring B．watching C．inspecting D．blessing 解析：选B　根据语境可判断出，Grady太太站在窗户处看着这两个男孩。A项“钦佩”；B项“注视”；C项“检查，视察”；D项“保佑”。故选B。‎ ‎11．A. rescue B．acquaintance C．company D．notice 解析：选A　根据下文对Grady太太帮助Mark脱困一事的叙述并结合语境可知，此处应表示Grady太太看起来不像是那种会去帮Mark脱困的人。A项“救援”；B项“认识”；C项“陪伴”；D项“通知”。故选A。‎ ‎12．A. just B．seldom C．still D．never 解析：选A　根据语境可知，那只狗只是想和Mark玩，但是Mark看见体型大的狗会不舒服。故选A。‎ ‎13．A. confident B．comfortable C．energetic D．enthusiastic 解析：选B　根据下文Mark拼命喊他爸爸可知，Mark很害怕狗，一看到大狗就会感到不舒服。A项“自信的”；B项“舒服的”；C项“精力充沛的”；D项“热情的”。故选B。‎ ‎14．A. mouth B．nose C．throat D．tongue 解析：选D　根据语境可知，Mark想叫他爸爸来帮忙，但是他太紧张，以至于舌头像是被锁住了一样说不出话来。故选D。‎ ‎15．A. under B．into C．between D．against 解析：选C　根据常识并结合逻辑关系可判断出，Grady太太是站在Mark和那条狗的中间来帮助Mark脱困的，所以此处应用介词between。故选C。‎ ‎16．A. quicker B．taller C．cleverer D．better 解析：选B　根据“but”及“as a rock in front of him”可知，Grady太太并不比Mark高多少，但是她就像一块石头一样坚定地站在Mark的前面。故选B。‎ ‎17．A. straight B．attentively C．firmly D．naturally 解析：选C　根据石头的特性以及当时Grady太太在Mark心目中的形象可推断出，她保护Mark时像石头一样坚定。A项“笔直地”；B项“专心地”；C项“坚定地”；D项“自然地”。故选C。‎ ‎18．A. clean B．pull C．kick D．hurry 解析：选D　根据语境可知，Grady太太挥舞着扫帚赶那条狗走。hurry along为固定搭配，意为“赶快走”。故选D。‎ ‎19．A. brave B．generous C．unforgettable D．exciting 解析：选A　根据上文Grady太太的举止并结合逻辑关系可判断出，Mark的爸爸夸赞Grady太太很勇敢。故选A。‎ ‎20．A. stared B．pointed C．shouted D．waved 解析：选D　根据语境可知，此刻Mark站在窗外的车道旁向Grady太太笑了笑并挥了挥手，然后开始去铲雪了。stare at“盯着看”；point at“指向”；shout at“朝……大喊”；wave at“朝……挥手”。故选D。‎ ‎[三]‎ Goal setting seems to be a hot topic, yet it’s easy to know about but difficult to practice.‎ People set goals, work hard at them for even a few months, and then __1__ them. Next year, they set the __2__ goals. But why do so many people do it? They may be making goals too __3__. But that isn’t to say that they aren’t __4__ goals. They need to be broken apart into smaller and __5__ pieces. Make spoonsize goals and you’ll accomplish them __6__.‎ Many people are probably unwilling to __7__ you to reach your goals. They’re __8__ with you when you have your own goals. They may even be enthusiastic about your __9__ to change something or accomplish something new. __10__， as you change and accomplish, they may not ‎ like it. Why? It’s usually because your changes and accomplishments __11__ them that they could be doing it, too ... __12__ they aren’t!‎ You may have filled your __13__ with so many things that there’s little __14__ for your goals to grow. We must be careful not to confuse busyness with __15__， as goals are always achieved step by step. Be __16__ about how you use your time and what you focus on. Success often comes when you know what to __17__， rather than what to include in your life.‎ Goal setting is like the pig and chicken walking out early one morning. The chicken became really __18__ when she saw a sign: “Ham & Eggs, $2.99”. She said to the pig, “Look, we’ve got double billing again.” The pig said, “That’s __19__ for you to say! For you, it’s all in a day’s work. For me, it’s total commitment.” Goal setting is all in a day’s work. Goal __20__ is total commitment.‎ 语篇解读：本文是一篇议论文。文章主要讨论了为什么我们反复制订目标却难以实现。‎ ‎1．A. withdraw B．forget C．change D．store 解析：选B　人们设定目标，并且为之努力几个月，然后就忘记(forget)了。故选B。‎ ‎2．A. opposite B．common C．same D．valid 解析：选C　第二年他们又(重新)设定同样的(same)目标。故选C。‎ ‎3．A. global B．precise C．vague D．realistic 解析：选A　根据下文中的“They need to be broken apart into smaller and __5__ pieces.”可知，他们的目标太宽泛。global“全面的”。故选A。‎ ‎4．A. simple B．achievable C．reliable D．clear 解析：选B　但是并不是说这些目标不可实现。achievable“可实现的”。故选B。‎ ‎5．A. equal B．unusual C．regular D．specific 解析：选D　根据语境可知，这些目标要细微具体。specific “具体的”。故选D。‎ ‎6．A. slowly B．accurately C．easily D．instantly 解析：选C　制订细微具体的目标，这样你会很容易地(easily)实现它们。故选C。‎ ‎7．A. support B．lead C．force D．follow 解析：选A　根据空前的unwilling和下文中的“they may not like it”‎ 可知，很多人可能不愿意支持(support)你实现你的目标。故选A。‎ ‎8．A. comfortable B．familiar C．careful D．patient 解析：选A　根据下文中的“even be enthusiastic”可知，你有自己的目标时他们是舒服的(comfortable)。故选A。‎ ‎9．A. means B．desire C．skill D．energy 解析：选B　对于你想改变一些东西或者实现新的东西的愿望(desire)他们甚至是非常热情的。故选B。‎ ‎10．A. Therefore B．Besides C．Otherwise D．However 解析：选D　根据语境可知，本处与上文形成转折关系：然而(However)，当你改变并实现目标时，他们就不喜欢了。故选D。‎ ‎11．A. inform B．convince C．remind D．warn 解析：选C　这通常是因为你的变化和成就提醒(remind)他们——他们也能做这些，但是他们却没做。故选C。‎ ‎12．A. and B．but C．or D．for 解析：选B　参见上题解析。故选B。‎ ‎13．A. notebook B．file C．schedule D．case 解析：选C　根据第16空后的“how you use your time”可知，你的日程表(schedule)中可能有许多的事情以至于你的目标没有成长的空间(room)。故选C。‎ ‎14．A. doubt B．hope C．dimension D．room 解析：选D　参见上题解析。故选D。‎ ‎15．A. progress B．process C．practice D．promotion 解析：选A　根据语境可知，此处表示我们必须要小心，不要把忙碌和进步(progress)混淆。故选A。‎ ‎16．A. selective B．curious C．skeptical D．optimistic 解析：选A　根据空后的“how you use your time and what you focus on”‎ 可知，本处指的是做出选择。selective “有选择的”。故选A。‎ ‎17．A. figure out B．leave out C．take out D．send out 解析：选B　根据空后的“rather than what to include in your life”可知，当你知道生活中什么该遗漏(leave out)而不是什么该包含在内的时候，成功就会属于你。故选B。‎ ‎18．A. confused B．upset C．excited D．worried 解析：选C　根据下文中的“Look, we’ve got double billing again”可知，鸡看到标牌后变得很激动(excited)。故选C。‎ ‎19．A. strange B．pitiful C．necessary D．natural 解析：选D　根据语境可知，猪对鸡说，你那么说是很自然的(natural)，因为那就是你一天的工作。故选D。‎ ‎20．A. development B．achievement C．management D．assessment 解析：选B　根据语境可知，制订目标一天就能完成，但是目标的实现(achievement)却需要完全的投入。故选B。‎ ‎[四]‎ Dr. Michael Schmoker is an educational author and former teacher. He shares in his book, Results Now, a __1__ that found of 1,500 classrooms __2__， 85 percent of them had __3__ less than 50 percent of the students. __4__， only 15 percent of the __5__ kept more than half of the class paying attention to the lesson.‎ He believes that the __6__ of teachers can tell if a student is not __7__. Most teachers act on what they see and __8__ their instruction to try to attract all of their students. __9__， no matter how hard teachers work at making it interesting, a lecture is __10__ a lecture, and having students simply listen is still a __11__ action. The solution is simple: If a teacher wants to __12__ student engagement (参与), then the teacher needs to increase student __13__ — ask the students to do something with the knowledge and skills they have learned. __14__ the lecture with learning tasks. Let them practice. Have them moving. Get them __15__. Make it so appealing that it will be __16__ for students not to participate.‎ The vital __17__ to increase engagement is to put the learner in charge of learning. Create a __18__ learning environment and a motivation to learn, and the students __19__ do all the hard work of learning, while the teacher merely offers help and support. That sounds __20__.‎ 语篇解读：本文是一篇议论文。Michael ‎ Schmoker博士在他的研究中讲述了在课堂上观察到的现象，引出了一个教育问题：教师在课堂上应该怎样来提高学生的参与度；并给出了建议：营造学习氛围，激发学习动机，让学生主动去学习。‎ ‎1．A. concern B．lesson C．study D．treasure 解析：选C　根据语境可知，Michael Schmoker博士是一位教育著作人，以前也是一位老师。他在他的书中分享了自己的研究。 A项“关心的事”；B项“教训”；C项“研究”；D项“财富”。故C项正确。‎ ‎2．A. visited B．decorated C．used D．noticed 解析：选A　根据上文中的“former teacher”和下文可知，该研究是在视察了1 500个教室后所写。A项“视察，参观”；B项“装饰”；C项“使用”；D项“注意到”。故A项正确。‎ ‎3．A. taught B．admitted C．touched D．absorbed 解析：选D　根据语境可知，85%的教室只能使不到50%的学生全神贯注。A项“教授”；B项“承认”；C项“触摸”；D项“吸收，使全神贯注”。故D项正确。‎ ‎4．A. In a word B．Above all C．In other words D．To be honest 解析：选C　根据上文中的“85 percent of them”和下文中的“only 15 percent”可知，85%的教室能够使不到一半的学生集中精力，也就是说，还有15%的教室能使超过半数的学生集中精力上课。A项“总之”；B项“首要的是”；C项“换句话说”；D项“说实话”。故C项正确。‎ ‎5．A. teachers B．classrooms C．schools D．textbooks 解析：选B　根据上题解析可知，B项正确。‎ ‎6．A. majority B．minority C．rest D．number 解析：选A　根据下文“Most teachers act on what they see”可知，他认为大多数教师都能够判断出一个学生是否对课堂不感兴趣。A项“大多数”；B项“少数”；C项“剩余”；D项“数字”。故A项正确。‎ ‎7．A. hardworking B．brilliant C．satisfied D．interested 解析：选D　参见上题解析。A项“工作努力的”；B项“杰出的，有才气的”；C项“满意的”；D项“感兴趣的”。故D项正确。‎ ‎8．A. organize B．receive C．adjust D．continue 解析：选C　句意：大多数教师能根据课堂反应来调整自己的上课方式以吸引所有学生的注意力。A项“组织”；B项“收到”；C项“调整”；D项“继续”。故C项正确。‎ ‎9．A. Moreover B．However C．Therefore D．Otherwise 解析：选B　根据上下文可知，尽管教师尽力调整，然而，无论教师多么努力，课堂依旧是课堂。前后句构成转折关系，且用逗号隔开，故用转折连词however连接。故B项正确。‎ ‎10．A. always B．even C．just D．still 解析：选D　参见上题解析。‎ ‎11．A. dull B．passive C．wrong D．practical 解析：选B　根据上文可知，无论教师如何努力调整上课方式，让学生听课始终是一个被动的行为。A项“无趣的”；B项“被动的”；C项“错误的”；D项“实际的”。故B项正确。‎ ‎12．A. value B．ignore C．decrease D．promote 解析：选D　根据语境可知，改变这一被动行为的方法是提升学生们的参与度。A项“珍惜”；B项“忽视”；C项“减少”；D项“促进，提升”。故D项正确。‎ ‎13．A. interest B．choice C．activity D．achievement 解析：选C　根据下文中的“ask the students to do something with the knowledge and skills ...”可知，教师需要增加学生的活动才能让他们参与进来。故C项正确。‎ ‎14．A. Break up B．Comment on C．Attend D．Deliver 解析：选A　根据语境可知，用学习任务分解课堂知识以让他们去练习。A项“分解”；B项“评价”；C项“参加”；D项“发表”。故A项正确。‎ ‎15．A. playing B．talking C．laughing D．singing 解析：选B　根据语境可知，让学生去练习，让他们动起来，说出来，这样才能调动学生的积极性。故B项正确。‎ ‎16．A. difficult B．possible C．necessary D．unimportant 解析：‎ 选A　根据语境可知，老师调动了学生的积极性，让整个课堂非常吸引人，这样学生不愿意参与都很难。故A项正确。‎ ‎17．A. standard B．decision C．reason D．measure 解析：选D　根据上文内容并结合语境可知，提高学生参与度最关键的办法就是让学习者自主学习。此处应用与上文中的“solution”相对应的“measure”。故D项正确。‎ ‎18．A. rich B．new C．safe D．modern 解析：选A　根据第15空后的“Make it so appealing”并联系以往的教学环境可知，此处指营造一个丰富多彩的学习氛围和学习动机。rich“丰富的”，符合语境。故A项正确。‎ ‎19．A. casually B．willingly C．nervously D．busily 解析：选B　根据上文可知，学生有了学习的环境和动机，就会乐意去下功夫苦读。A项“随意地”；B项“欣然地，愿意地”；C项“紧张不安地”；D项“忙碌地”。故B项正确。‎ ‎20．A. friendly B．ridiculous C．easy D．funny 解析：选C　根据语境可知，学生愿意下功夫苦读，而老师只是提供一些帮助和支持。这听起来还是很容易的。A项“友好的”；B项“滑稽可笑的”；C项“容易的”；D项“可笑的”。故C项正确。‎ ‎[五]‎ We humans love to make comparisons. On the market, we __1__ to find the best ones. In the classroom teachers compare their students to the __2__. And parents compare their child to his or her peers to __3__ an idea of what is “normal”．‎ ‎__4__， comparisons of any kind come with a sting (刺痛) for everyone. When parents make it clear to anyone that their child is __5__ to all other children in all ways, they put their child under __6__. Some children will obey when they are pressured to __7__ their parents’ need for perfection; others may __8__， trying to be just like any other kid, or, better still, to be just who they are. In other __9__， parents who compare their child to other children might end up __10__ their child is somehow “deficient (有缺点的)”. And, again, they pressure their child to be __11__ enough.‎ A most disturbing __12__ of all this comparing is that it pushes children into the destructive world of competition. “In a __13__ culture, a child is told that it isn’t enough to be good — he or she must __14__ others，” writes Alfie Kohn, a parenting expert.‎ According to Kohn, research doesn’t __15__ the theory that competition brings success. One after another, researchers have concluded that children don’t learn better __16__ education is changed into a competitive struggle. Competition prevents a child’s ability __17__ not only ‎ educationally but socially, too.‎ So, __18__ competition, cooperation! Instead of __19__ other people’s children, parents need to pay close attention to their own, learn who they are, discover their interests and talents, and teach them how to cooperate with others. They will need role models to __20__ them.‎ 语篇解读：本文是一篇议论文。相互比较会将孩子推向残酷的竞争世界里，而竞争只会阻碍孩子发展。因此，父母要提倡合作而非竞争。‎ ‎1．A. see B．touch C．sell D．compare 解析：选D　根据上文可知，人们喜欢作比较。在市场中我们也通过比较来找到最好的。故选D。‎ ‎2．A. mature B．new C．model D．overseas 解析：选C　根据语境可知，在班级里，老师把他们的学生和模范生作比较。“the＋形容词”为固定用法，指一类人。A项“成熟的”；B项“新的”；C项“模范的”；D项“海外的，国外的”。故选C。‎ ‎3．A. get B．use C．share D．explain 解析：选A　get an idea意为“有一个想法，有一个主意”。此处指家长通过把自己的孩子和别人的孩子作比较得出一个想法。故选A。‎ ‎4．A. Therefore B．However C．Otherwise D．Besides 解析：选B　根据第一段中的第一句和空格后的内容可知，此处表示转折，所以要用however“然而，却”。故选B。‎ ‎5．A. harmful B．superior C．responsible D．thankful 解析：选B　此处指家长想尽办法让所有人知道自己的孩子比其他孩子都优秀。A项“有害的”；B项“优秀的，出众的”；C项“有责任的”；D项“感谢的”。故选B。‎ ‎6．A. pressure B．control C．discussion D．consideration 解析：选A　根据下文的“pressured”可知，当家长想尽办法让所有人知道自己的孩子比其他孩子都优秀时，其实已经把自己的孩子置于压力之下。故选A。‎ ‎7．A. express B．prove C．satisfy D．create 解析：选C　根据上文的“Some children will obey”‎ 可知，有些孩子会遵从父母，以满足父母追求完美的需求。故选C。‎ ‎8．A. disappear B．wait C．resist D．rest 解析：选C　根据上文中的“Some children ...others ...to be just who they are.”可知，此处所表达的意思与“obey”相反。C项“抵制”，符合语境。故选C。‎ ‎9．A. cases B．words C．ways D．nations 解析：选A　根据下文“parents who compare their child to other children might end up __10__ their child is somehow ’deficient (有缺点的)’”可知，此处列举其他情况。in other cases“在其他情况下”，符合语境。故选A。‎ ‎10．A. denying B．deciding C．predicting D．concluding 解析：选D　根据上文“compare their child to other children”可知，通过比较，家长会断定自己的孩子是有缺点的。A项“否认，拒绝”；B项“决定”；C项“预测”；D项“推断，断定”。故选D。‎ ‎11．A. honest B．good C．patient D．polite 解析：选B　根据上文可知，在比较之后有些父母发现自己的孩子是有缺点的，所以会给孩子压力，希望孩子能够足够好。故选B。‎ ‎12．A. process B．consequence C．purpose D．method 解析：选B　根据下文“is that it pushes children into the destructive world of competition”可知，这是家长互相比较带来的不良后果。A项“过程”；B项“结果”；C项“目的”；D项“方法，方式”。故选B。‎ ‎13．A. traditional B．scientific C．political D．competitive 解析：选D　根据上文“world of competition”可知，此处指在竞争文化中。A项“传统的”；B项“科学的”；C项“政治的”；D项“竞争的，比赛的”。故选D。‎ ‎14．A. defeat B．accept C．recognize D．choose 解析：选A　根据常识可知，在竞争文化当中，孩子必须要打败其他人。故选A。‎ ‎15．A. test B．challenge C．support D．change 解析：‎ 选C　根据下文可知，Kohn认为当教育变成竞争时，孩子不能接受更好的教育，同时，竞争也会阻碍孩子能力的发展，所以他不支持竞争会带来成功这个理论。故选C。‎ ‎16．A. since B．until C．when D．unless 解析：选C　句意：一个又一个的研究表明，当教育变成竞争时，孩子不会有更好的成绩。故选C。‎ ‎17．A. losing B．progressing C．showing D．reducing 解析：选B　根据上文可知，竞争不利于孩子的发展和进步。故选B。‎ ‎18．A. apart from B．because of C．as for D．instead of 解析：选D　根据“cooperation”及本段内容可知，本段强调合作的重要性，所以此处指要合作，而不要竞争。故选D。‎ ‎19．A. shouting at B．laughing at C．looking at D．striking at 解析：选C　根据上文“Instead of”可知，此处所述内容应与下文“pay close attention to their own”相反，即应该多关注自己的孩子，而不是盯着别人的孩子。C项“看”，符合语境。故选C。‎ ‎20．A. guide B．force C．invite D．expect 解析：选A　根据上文“role models”可知，家长需要榜样来正确引导孩子。故选A。‎ ‎ [六]‎ Laziness is a state of inaction. It is something that you do, not something that you are. Being lazy means you have no __1__ to do anything. Many people are __2__ themselves to be someone who is lazy. In this article, I am going to __3__ with you something that will help you see this state of inaction in a(n) __4__ way.‎ Lazy people are often seen as useless. __5__， are they really being lazy or are they acting lazy? Acting lazy is suggesting that your laziness is __6__. But being lazy suggests that it lasts long. Many people are not really lazy; they __7__ are people who are temporarily acting that way.‎ So what __8__ a person to be inactive? The answer is a lack of goals. If you give someone a good enough __9__ to do something, he will do it. People who don’t __10__ to do anything just haven’t found a good enough reason to do it. __11__ students don’t study because they don’t see the __12__ in studying. If you give them a reason, a strong enough reason, they will take __13__. For example, if you are too lazy to go to the gym, would you go if someone __14__ you a million dollars to go? If you are too lazy to clean out the garage, would someone __15__ a gun to your head help you take action? The reason can be positive or negative __16__ it is strong enough ‎ to help you take action.‎ The bottom line of knowing how to __17__ laziness comes down to finding enough reasons to take action. Action will __18__ success while inaction will result in __19__. To motivate someone who is lazy, what you need to do is help him find enough __20__ to work towards a certain goal.‎ 语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。主要说明了懒惰是一种无所事事的状态，然后分析了懒惰的原因，并提出了相应的改进措施。‎ ‎1．A. courage B．question C．time D．motivation 解析：选D　根据文章最后一句中的“To motivate someone who is lazy”可推知，此处应选motivation，意为“动机，兴趣”。故选D。‎ ‎2．A. agreeing B．denying C．considering D．refusing 解析：选C　根据语境可知，许多人认为自己是个懒惰的人。consider sb.to be ...为固定用法，意为“认为某人是……”，符合句意。故选C。‎ ‎3．A. argue B．share C．compete D．compare 解析：选B　根据语境可知，此处表示，“我”将与你分享一些东西帮助你认清这种不作为的状态。share with为固定搭配，意为“与……分享”，符合语境。故选B。‎ ‎4．A. different B．interesting C．ordinary D．primary 解析：选A　根据下文所讲的内容可知，此处表示“以不同的方式”与你分享。A项“不同的”，符合语境。故选A。‎ ‎5．A. Otherwise B．Besides C．However D．Therefore 解析：选C　根据语境可知，懒惰的人常常被认为一无是处。然而，他们是真的懒惰还是表现得懒惰呢？前后表示转折，且用逗号隔开，故应用转折副词however。故选C。‎ ‎6．A. correct B．false C．temporary D．inspirational 解析：选C　根据语境可知，不愿意做事表明你是一时懒惰，但是一直懒惰却表明懒惰是经常性的。由“But”一词可知，此处应与“lasts long”形成对比，且与下文“temporarily acting that way”照应。故此处应指“暂时的”，C项符合语境。故选C。‎ ‎7．A. simply B．occasionally C．often D．hardly 解析：选A　根据语境可知，许多人并不是真的懒惰，他们只是暂时想懒散一下罢了。此处与上文中的“really”形成对比。A项“只是”，符合语境。故选A。‎ ‎8．A. stops B．causes C．discourages D．demands 解析：选B　根据下文“The answer is a lack of goals.”可知，此处指的应该是其原因，即是什么让一个人变得不作为呢？B项意为“引起”，符合语境。故选B。‎ ‎9．A. worry B．gift C．fear D．purpose 解析：选D　上文说一个人不作为是因为缺乏目标，此处表示如果你给某个人足够明确的目标去做些事情，他一定会去做。D项“目标”，符合语境。故选D。‎ ‎10．A. want B．devote C．take D．come 解析：选A　根据语境可知，不想做事的人只是没有找到一个足够好的理由去做事。A项“想要”，符合语境。故选A。‎ ‎11．A. Hardworking B．Lazy C．Young D．Confused 解析：选B　根据上下文可知，不学习的学生应该是懒惰的学生。故选B。‎ ‎12．A. point B．success C．situation D．difficulty 解析：选A　根据语境可知，懒惰的学生不学习是因为他们没有看出学习的意义。the point in doing sth.“做某事的意义”，符合语境。故选A。‎ ‎13．A. part B．place C．action D．control 解析：选C　根据语境可知，如果你给他们一个理由，一个有足够说服力的理由，他们肯定会采取行动。此处与上文的“he will do it”相照应。take action为固定搭配，意为“采取行动”，符合语境。故选C。‎ ‎14．A. lent B．owed C．borrowed D．offered 解析：选D　句意：比如，如果你太懒惰了以至于不想去体育馆，那么，有人主动给你一百万美元你愿意去吗？D项“主动提供”，符合语境。故选D。‎ ‎15．A. firing B．pointing C．shooting D．hiding 解析：选B　句意：如果你太懒惰了以至于不愿意清理车库，那么，有人拿枪指着你的头会让你采取行动吗？point ...to“把……指向……”，符合语境。故选B。‎ ‎16．A.so that B．as soon as C．in spite of D．as long as 解析：选D　根据语境可知，无论原因是积极主动的还是消极被动的，只要理由充分，就足以让你采取行动。D项“只要，如果”，引导条件状语从句，符合语境。故选D。‎ ‎17．A. win B．fight C．overcome D．ban 解析：选C　上文分析了懒惰的表现和原因，文章最后一段讲的是如何克服懒惰情绪。根据语境可知，此处应表示如何克服懒惰，归根结底是要找到足够的理由采取行动。C项“克服”，符合语境。故选C。‎ ‎18．A. result from B．fight for C．ask for D．lead to 解析：选D　根据语境以及逻辑关系可知，行动会带来成功。D项“导致，引起”，符合语境。故选D。‎ ‎19．A. influence B．failure C．pressure D．happiness 解析：选B　根据语境可知，此处应与上半句中的“success”形成对比，表示“不作为将会导致失败”。B项“失败”，符合语境。故选B。‎ ‎20．A. reasons B．money C．energy D．confidence 解析：选A　根据语境可知，为了激发懒惰的人，你需要做的就是帮助他找到足够的理由朝着目标奋斗。A项“理由”，在上文也多次出现，符合语境。故选A。‎ ‎[七]‎ Ecotourism involves people traveling to beautiful but environmental sensitive places. Such trips are __1__ carried out with an experienced guide. Over recent years, this type of travel has been steadily gaining __2__ as more people search for new travel experiences.‎ Ecotourism has many benefits. First, all the __3__ spent by the tourists is used to __4__ the important environmental spots they visit. Second, it helps __5__ to better understand the environment, thereby __6__ their knowledge of the world. Furthermore, this style of travel is also more __7__ of the local culture.‎ Compared to __8__ tourists, ecotourists use energy more efficiently, save water and produce less rubbish by finding ways to __9__ it. These behaviours have a __10__ and lasting effect on the local environment.‎ Two things are needed to make ecotourism a(n)__11__. First, it should be done in small groups. And second, because it requires considerable effort, both ecotourists and locals must be __12__ in their commitment to improving the environment.‎ Green travel provides local people with jobs in parks, __13__ and shops. One great ‎ achievement of ecotourism has been the __14__ of illegal hunting. Former hunters can now work as guides to help keep the animals __15__ in their natural surroundings. Green travel also __16__ local people’s quality of life, especially children’s.‎ Peru is one country using ecotourism to promote respect for the __17__. It’s now able to take better care of its rainforests because of a(n) __18__ on more sustainable (可持续的) travel. __19__ this, local people’s livingstandards have improved. Many others are now following Peru’s __20__ and using ecotourism to preserve their environment for the future generations.‎ 语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。近几年生态旅游越来越受到大家的青睐，文章重点说明了生态游的好处。‎ ‎1．A. finally B．usually C．suddenly D．roughly 解析：选B　根据空处所在句子及下文语境可知，这样的旅行通常在有经验的导游的帮助下进行。故B项正确。‎ ‎2．A. pleasure B．satisfaction C．popularity D．freedom 解析：选C　根据下文“more people search for new travel experiences”可知，更多的人寻求新的旅游体验，所以这种旅行受到大家的欢迎。故C项正确。‎ ‎3．A. money B．time C．energy D．effort 解析：选A　根据下文“spent by the tourists is used to __4__ the important environmental spots they visit”可知，游客所花的钱被用于重要的生态景点。故A项正确。‎ ‎4．A. pollute B．protect C．purchase D．explore 解析：选B　根据语境并结合选项可知，游客所花的钱被用来保护生态景点。故B项正确。‎ ‎5．A. scientists B．hunters C．guides D．visitors 解析：选D　根据常识可知，生态旅游应该是有助于游客更好地了解自然环境。故D项正确。‎ ‎6．A. approving B．confirming C．enriching D．supporting 解析：选C　根据上文“better understand the environment, thereby”可知，生态旅游帮助游客更好地了解自然环境，因此能够丰富他们的知识。故C项正确。‎ ‎7．A. respectful B．aware C．uncertain D．independent 解析：选A　根据上文可知，生态游帮助游客了解、保护自然环境，对当地的文化也是一种尊重。A项“尊敬的”；B项“意识到的，知晓的”；C项“不确信的”；D项“独立的”。故A项正确。‎ ‎8．A. rich B．curious C．lazy D．normal 解析：选D　根据空格前的“Compared to”及语境可知，此处指与一般的游客相比，生态游游客能更有效地使用资源、节约用水等。故D项正确。‎ ‎9．A. use B．recycle C．copy D．restrict 解析：选B　根据语境可知，他们想办法循环利用资源，目的是减少垃圾的产生。故B项正确。‎ ‎10．A. challenging B．disappointing C．positive D．risky 解析：选C　根据上文及空格后的“lasting effect on the local environment”可知，这些行为对当地环境有积极持久的影响。故C项正确。‎ ‎11．A. success B．adventure C．tool D．symbol 解析：选A　根据下文提到的两点可知，人们需要做到这两点才会让生态游成功。故A项正确。‎ ‎12．A. polite B．sincere C．doubtful D．grateful 解析：选B　根据下文“their commitment to improving the environment”可知，生态游游客和当地居民必须承诺在改善环境方面能够真诚。故B项正确。‎ ‎13．A. mines B．factories C．schools D．hotels 解析：选D　根据常识并结合选项可知，生态旅游给当地人提供了在公园、宾馆和商店工作的机会。故D项正确。‎ ‎14．A. ban B．result C．decline D．appearance 解析：选C　本段列举了生态旅游的好处。根据下文“Former hunters can now work as guides”可知，以前的狩猎者现在可以做导游，所以生态游的一个成就就是非法狩猎行为有所减少。故C项正确。‎ ‎15．A. close B．safe C．friendly D．active 解析：选B　根据上文可知，生态游使非法狩猎行为减少了，以前的狩猎者现在做了导游，这样有助于保证动物的安全。故B项正确。‎ ‎16．A. influences B．examines C．balances D．improves 解析：选D　根据最后一段19空后的“local people’s livingstandards have improved”可知，生态旅游也可以提升当地居民的生活质量。故D项正确。‎ ‎17．A. environment B．law C．economy D．hosts 解析：选A　根据下文“following Peru’s __20__ and using ecotourism to preserve their environment”可知，此处指提升对环境的尊重意识。故A项正确。‎ ‎18．A. effect B．theory C．focus D．discussion 解析：选C　根据语境可知，此处指秘鲁将重点放在可持续旅游上。故C项正确。‎ ‎19．A. But for B．According to C．In spite of D．In addition to 解析：选D　根据语境可知，此处指除了能更好地保护雨林之外，生态游还有一个优势，即提高了当地人的生活水平。故D项正确。‎ ‎20．A. example B．rule C．advice D．tradition 解析：选A　根据语境可知，此处指许多国家都效仿秘鲁，利用生态游保护环境。follow one’s example“仿效某人”，符合语境。故A项正确。‎ ‎ [八]‎ If someone says you are smart, what do they mean? Is it a good thing or something bad? The __1__ is not as easy as you might think. This is __2__ the word smart has many meanings. __3__， someone could say you look smart or are __4__ smartly. That means they like what you are wearing and your physical __5__. To use a slang expression, they could say, “You look __6__ cool！”‎ But if something smarts, it can be __7__ or hurtful, either physically or mentally. If you accidentally trip over (绊倒) a chair and __8__， you might shout, “Ow! That smarts！” Or if a friend says something that __9__ your feelings, you can say you are smarting from the upsetting __10__.‎ If you are standing too close to a campfire, you could say your eyes are smarting from the smoke of the fire. Here the word “smarting” means a sharp __11__. But the most common meaning of smart is to be __12__. If someone is smart as a whip, they have the __13__ to think ‎ very quickly.‎ People have __14__ ways of being smart. Some people are __15__ as street smart. They may not have a good education. But they are __16__ in dealing with people and problems in the real world. Other people might be book smart. This means they have spent many years in school. But when dealing with people or problems __17__ existing in our world they may not be so smart.‎ And then there is another __18__ of smart that means to talk or behave disrespectfully. If you say something disrespectful to your parents, they might __19__， “Don’t get smart with me！” Here, “smart” means to show a __20__ of respect by saying something mean.‎ 语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。如果有人说你很“smart”，你是否知道他们的真实意思？这是一件好事还是坏事？答案可不像你想象的那么简单，因为“smart”一词有很多的意思。‎ ‎1．A. question B．answer C．meaning D．choice 解析：选B　此处指对文章开头前两句的问题的回答(answer)。‎ ‎2．A. why B．where C．how D．because 解析：选D　根据语境可知，上下文之间是因果关系，此处指这是因为(because)“smart”一词有很多的意思。‎ ‎3．A. For example B．In fact C．At least D．After all 解析：选A　下文中的“someone could say you look smart or ...”是作者举的例子。故for example“例如”，符合语境。‎ ‎4．A. born B．educated C．dressed D．treated 解析：选C　根据下文中的“they like what you are wearing”可知此处应选用与衣着相关的“dressed”。‎ ‎5．A. appearance B．fitness C．potential D．performance 解析：选A　根据上文中的“say you look smart”并结合语境可知，此处指的是他们喜欢你的穿着和外表。appearance“外观，外表”。‎ ‎6．A. hopefully B．casually C．absolutely D．immediately 解析：选C　根据语境可知，此处指的是你看起来确确实实(absolutely)很酷。‎ ‎7．A. attractive B．special C．novel D．unkind 解析：选D　根据空后的“hurtful”‎ 可知，此处填的词在感情色彩上应与hurtful一致，故unkind“不友好的”符合语境。‎ ‎8．A. settle down B．lie down C．fall down D．slow down 解析：选C　如果你不小心被椅子绊倒了，你可能会大喊：“噢！真疼啊！”fall down“摔倒”，符合语境。‎ ‎9．A. hurts B．expresses C．matches D．affects 解析：选A　根据上文中的“if something smarts ...hurtful”及下文中的“upsetting”可知，此处指如果你的朋友说了些伤害你的感情的话。hurt one’s feelings为固定搭配，意为“伤害某人的感情”。‎ ‎10．A. incidents B．comments C．reactions D．attitudes 解析：选B　根据语境可知，这里应填与上文中的“say”相关的名词。comment“意见，评论”，符合语境。‎ ‎11．A. turn B．change C．pain D．decline 解析：选C　根据本段第一句可知，“smarting”在句中意为“剧烈的疼痛(pain)”。‎ ‎12．A. pretty B．neat C．intelligent D．fashionable 解析：选C　根据上文中的“the most common meaning”并结合下文“think very quickly”和平时所掌握的知识可知，intelligent“聪明的”符合语境。‎ ‎13．A. desire B．opportunity C．willingness D．ability 解析：选D　根据上下文语境可知，此处指的是如果某人很聪明的话，他的思维会很敏捷。have the ability to do sth.“有能力做某事”。‎ ‎14．A. effective B．different C．personal D．creative 解析：选B　根据下文中的“Some people ...” “Other people ...”可知，different“不同的”符合语境。‎ ‎15．A. considered B．praised C．expected D．known 解析：选A　此处指有些人被认为(considered)有“街头智慧”。‎ ‎16．A. involved B．interested C．fortunate D．expert 解析：选D　由本句中的“But”可知，前后两句为转折关系，句意：被认为有街头智慧的人也许没上过多少学，但他们很擅长与现实生活中的人打交道和处理现实世界中的问题。expert“熟练的，内行的”，符合语境。‎ ‎17．A. actually B．seemingly C．generally D．particularly 解析：选A　由本句中的“But”可知，这里表示上了很多年学的人在应对实实在在存在于我们世界中的人或问题时，可能就不那么聪明了。actually“实际上，的确”，符合语境。‎ ‎18．A. possibility B．matter C．definition D．prediction 解析：选C　根据下文中的“that means ...”可知此处说的是smart的另一个定义(definition)。‎ ‎19．A. complain B．warn C．beg D．persuade 解析：选B　如果你说一些不尊重父母的话，他们可能会告诫道：“别跟我耍小聪明！”warn“警告，告诫”，符合语境。C项和D项的感情色彩与语境不符。‎ ‎20．A. lack B．sense C．limit D．demand 解析：选A　由上文的“disrespectful”可知，在这里“smart”意味着对别人缺乏尊重。a lack of“缺乏”，符合语境。‎ ‎[九]‎ Larry works with Transport Drivers, Inc. One morning in 2009,Larry was 　1　 along 165 north after delivering to one of his 　2　.Suddenly, he saw a car with its bright lights on.　3　 he got closer, he found 　4　 vehicle upside down on the road. One more look and he noticed 　5　 shooting out from under the 　6　 vehicle. Larry pulled over, set the brake and 　7　the fire extinguisher (灭火器).Two good bursts from the extinguisher and the fire was put out. ‎ The man who had his bright lights on 　8　 and told Larry he had 　9　 an emergency call.They 　10　 heard a woman’s voice coming from the wrecked (毁坏的) vehicle.　11　the vehicle, they saw that a woman was trying to get out of the broken window. They told her to stay 　12　 until the emergency personnel arrived,　13　 she thought the car was going to 　14　.Larry told her that he had already put out the fire and she should not move 　15　 she injured her neck. ‎ Once fire and emergency people arrived, Larry and the other man 　16　 and let them go to work. Then, Larry asked the 　17　 if he was needed or 　18　 to go. They let him and the other man go. ‎ One thing is 　19　-Larry went above and beyond the call of duty by getting so close to the burning vehicle! His 　20　 most likely saved the woman’s life. ‎ ‎【语篇导读】Larry是一家运输公司的司机,他在路上发现了一起车祸,于是下车进行救援,他的努力在很大程度上挽救了一条生命。‎ 1． A. walking B. touring C. traveling D. rushing 答案　C解析　根据第一句内容可知,Larry是一个运输公司的司机,此处表示他开车行驶在路上,因此选择traveling。‎ ‎2.A. passengers B. colleagues C. employers D. customers 答案　D解析　根据前面的delivering一词可知,此处表示Larry给他的客户送完货之后,发现了下面提到的车祸。‎ ‎3. A. Since B. Although C. As D. If 答案　C解析　根据句意可知,此处表示当他靠近一些。as在此处引导时间状语从句。‎ ‎4. A. each B. another ‎ C. that D. his 答案　B解析　上文提到了一辆开着车灯的车,此处提到一辆翻倒在路上的车,所以用another修饰,表示“另一辆”。‎ ‎5. A. flames B. smoke C. water D. steam 答案　A解析　根据下文the fire was put out可知,此处说明翻倒在路上的那辆车着火了,所以选择“火焰”一词。‎ ‎6. A. used B. disabled C. removed D. abandoned 答案　B解析　disabled原意为“残废的,有缺陷的”,此处用来修饰车辆,引申为“报废的;损坏的;不能使用的”。‎ ‎7. A. got hold of B. prepared C. took charge of D. controlled 答案　A解析　get hold of意为“抓住,得到”,此处说明Larry把车停到路边,拉了手刹,拿起灭火器帮忙灭火。‎ ‎8. A. came down B. came through C. came in D. came over 答案　D解析　come over意为“过来”,此处说明开着车灯的那名司机过来了,他告诉Larry自己已经打过急救电话了。‎ ‎9. A. returned B. received C. made D. confirmed 答案　C解析　根据上下文语境可知,此处表示打电话,所以用made。‎ ‎10. A. then B. again C. finally D. even 答案　A解析　故事是按时间顺序发展的,在两位司机交谈过之后,他们听到从毁坏的车辆中传来一位女士的声音。‎ ‎11. A. Starting B. Parking ‎ C. Passing D. Approaching 答案　D解析　根据常理可知,听到声音,自然应该靠近去看,所以选择approaching。‎ ‎12. A. quiet B. still C. away D. calm 答案　B解析　stay still表示“保持不动”,still在此处是形容词。‎ ‎13. A. for B.so C. and D. but 答案　D解析　两位司机嘱咐这位女士不要乱动,等待急救人员到来,但是这位女士担心车会爆炸。‎ ‎14. A. explode B. slip away C. fall apart D. crash 答案　A解析　上文提到这辆车着火了,因此女士担心车可能会爆炸。‎ ‎15. A. as if B. unless C.in case D. after 答案　C解析　in case在此处引导目的状语从句。Larry告诉女士火已经被扑灭了,并嘱咐她不要乱动以免伤到脖子。‎ ‎16. A. stepped forward B. backed off C. moved on D. set out 答案　B解析　根据常识和下文的let them go to work,当专业的救援人员到来,两位司机退后,免得妨碍救援人员工作。‎ ‎17. A. woman B. police C. man D. driver 答案　B解析　该题可采用排除法,其他三个选项不符合语境。在这种情况下,交警肯定到场,所以Larry应该向警察询问。‎ ‎18. A. forbidden B. ready C. asked D. free 答案　D解析　free在此处是形容词,意为“自由的;不受约束的”,与下文内容吻合。‎ ‎19. A. for certain B. for consideration C. reported D. checked 答案　A解析　根据破折号后面的内容可知,Larry这种英勇行为是肯定无疑的。‎ ‎20. A. patience B. skills C. efforts D. promise 答案　C解析　上文提到的Larry拿灭火器灭火是他个人的努力行为,这种行为在很大程度上挽救了这位女士的生命。‎ ‎ [十]‎ It was a cold January in 1925 in Nome, Alaska. The town was cut off from the rest of the world due to heavy snow.‎ On the 20th of that month, Dr. Welch 　1　 a sick boy, Billy, and knew he had diphtheria, a deadly infectious(传染的) disease mainly affecting children. The children of Nome would be 　2　 if it struck the town. Dr. Welch needed medicine as soon as possible to stop other kids from getting sick.　3　,the closest supply was over 1,000 miles away, in Anchorage. ‎ How could the medicine get to Nome? The town’s 　4　 was already full of ice, so it couldn’t come by ship. Cars and horses couldn’t travel on the 　5　 roads. Jet airplanes and big trucks didn’t exist yet. ‎ ‎　6　 January 26,Billy and three other children had died. Twenty more were 　7　.Nome’s town officials came up with a(n) 　8　.They would have the medicine sent by 　9　 from Anchorage to Nenana. From there, dogsled(狗拉雪橇) drivers—known as “mushers”—would 　10　 it to Nome in a relay(接力). ‎ The race began on January 27.The first musher, Shannon, picked up the medicine from the train at Nenana and rode all night.　11　 he handed the medicine to the next musher, Shannon’s face was black from the extreme cold. ‎ On January 31,a musher named Seppala had to 　12　 a frozen body of water called Norton Sound. It was the most 　13　 part of the journey. Norton Sound was covered with ice, which could sometimes break up without warning. If that happened, Seppala might fall into the icy water below. He would 　14　,and so would the sick children of Nome. But Seppala made it across. ‎ A huge snowstorm hit on February 1.A musher named Kaasen had to brave this storm. At one point, huge piles of snow blocked his 　15　.He had to leave the trail(雪橇痕迹) to get around them. Conditions were so bad that it was impossible for him to 　16　 the trail again. The only hope was Balto, Kaasen’s lead dog. Balto put his nose to the ground,　17　 to find the smell of other dogs that had traveled on the trail. If Balto failed, it would mean disaster for Nome. The minutes passed by. Suddenly, Balto began to 　18　.He had found the trail. ‎ At 5:30 am on February 2,Kaasen and his dogs 　19　 in Nome. Within minutes, Dr. Welch had the medicine. He quickly gave it to the sick children. All of them recovered. ‎ Nome had been 　20　. ‎ ‎【语篇导读】1925年一个寒冷的冬日,一场大雪切断了阿拉斯加州诺姆市与外界的任何联系。恰不逢时,诺姆市有一个男孩染上了“白喉”‎ 这种致命的传染病。于是,一场与死神的赛跑拉开了序幕。最终,接力手历经千辛万苦把药传到了韦尔奇大夫手中,整个诺姆市的儿童得救了。‎ ‎1. A. examined B. warned C. interviewed D. cured 答案　A解析　句意:……韦尔奇医生接诊了一位生病的小男孩并且得知他染上了白喉……examine“检查”;warn“警告”;interview“采访,面试”;cure“治愈”。故选A项。‎ ‎2. A. harmless B. helpless C. fearless D. careless 答案　B解析　由第一段最后一句小镇与外界的联系被大雪切断及下文韦尔奇医生需要尽快拿到药可以推测,如果白喉病在诺姆市蔓延,诺姆市的儿童将会陷入“无助的(helpless)”境地。‎ ‎3. A. Moreover B. Therefore C. Otherwise D. However 答案　D解析　由上句可知,时间紧迫,然而最近的拿药处却远在千里之外,故选D项。moreover“此外”;therefore“因此”;otherwise “否则”。‎ ‎4. A. airport B. station C. harbor D. border 答案　C解析　由下文中的by ship可知,此处指的是水上运输方式,与该种运输方式相关的选项为harbor“港口”。airport“机场”;station“车站”;border“边境,国界”。‎ ‎5. A. narrow B. snowy C. busy D. dirty 答案　B解析　由首段最后一句中的heavy snow可知,空处指的是雪路。句意:车和马无法在雪路上行走。‎ ‎6. A. From B. On C. By D. After 答案　C解析　由下文的had died可知,这里是指截止到1月26日,比利和其他3名儿童已经去世了。故选C项。‎ ‎7. A. tired B. upset C. pale D. sick 答案　D解析　句意:另外还有20名儿童也生病了,故选sick。tired“疲倦的”;upset“心烦意乱的”;pale“苍白的”。‎ ‎8. A. plan B. excuse C. message D. topic 答案　A解析　本段后两句描述了拯救生病儿童的具体计划,所以此处应该是想出一个计划。故选plan。excuse“借口”;message “信息”;topic“主题”。‎ ‎9. A. air B. rail C. sea D. road 答案　B解析　由下段第二句中的“...the medicine from the train at Nenana...”可知,药品是用火车从Anchorage运送到Nenana,再进行接力传递。‎ ‎10. A. carry B. return C. mail D. give 答案　A解析　接力手会乘坐雪橇把药带到诺姆市,故选carry。return“返回”;mail“邮寄”;give“给”,均不符合文意。‎ ‎11. A. Though B. Since C. When D. If 答案　C解析　从上文可知,Shannon从火车上取到药品,连夜赶路。当他把药品交给下一位接力手的时候,脸都冻得发紫。故选when。‎ ‎12. A. enter B. move C. visit D. cross 答案　D解析　这里指的是穿过结冰的水面,故选cross。‎ ‎13. A. shameful B. boring C. dangerous D. foolish 答案　C解析　由下文对该水域情况的描述“水面满是冰,没有发出任何警告的情况下就有可能破裂”可知,该段路程极其危险,故dangerous正确。shameful“可耻的”;boring“使人厌烦的”;foolish“愚蠢的”。‎ ‎14. A. escape B. bleed C. swim D. die 答案　D解析　由上文中的“落入冰水”及下文中的“诺姆市生病的儿童也会如此”可推知,die就是落入水中的后果。‎ ‎15. A. memory B. exit C. way D. destination 答案　C解析　句意:在一个地方,雪堆堵住了他的去路,故选way。memory“记忆”;exit“出口”;destination“目的地”;均不符合题意。‎ ‎16. A. find B. fix C. pass D. change 答案　A解析　前文提到,雪路难行,于是接力手故意留下雪橇的痕迹做记号,这里指雪太大,痕迹无法找到。故选A项。fix“安装”;pass“经过”;change“改变”。‎ ‎17. A. pretending B. trying C. asking D. learning 答案　B解析　Balto把鼻子贴到地面上,试图寻找其他狗途经此处留下的气味,故选trying。pretend“假装”;ask“要求”;learn“学会”。‎ ‎18. A. run B. leave C. bite D. play 答案　A解析　由下文提示,Balto找到了雪橇痕迹,于是开始奔跑,故选run。leave“离开”;bite“咬”;play“玩耍”。‎ ‎19. A. gathered B. stayed C. camped D. arrived 答案　D解析　联系上下文可知,孩子们得救了,由此推知,Kaasen和他的狗到达了诺姆市,故选arrive。gather“收集”;stay“停留”;camp“设营”;均不符合语境。‎ ‎20. A. controlled B. saved C. founded D. developed 答案　B解析　由上文中的“All of them recovered.”可推知,诺姆市获救了。故选saved。control“控制”;found“建立”;develop “发展”。‎