中考英语任务型阅读表格填词题专练附答案

中考英语任务型阅读表格填词题专练附答案

中考英语任务型阅读：表格填词题专练（二十四套）‎ 阅读短文，根据所读内容在短文后图表中的空格里填入一个恰当的单词。每小题1分，注意：每空限填一个单词 表格填词练习一 How to beat sadness We all have days when we are down, tired and unhappy. That’s OK. You need days like this, or how would you know you are happy? You’ll enjoy your good days even more when you have a few bad days. Even if sadness is a part of life, let’s try to make it small. Here are a few simple ways to help you feel better when you are feeling sad.‎ ‎1. Stand up straight and this helps your energy flow(流动). When your energy is flowing freely, you can flow too.‎ ‎2. Smile! It’s easy to do and have good results. This way can not only leave you in a good mood but also bring others a good mood.‎ ‎3. Listen to music. It can be your favourite music. Some kinds of music work better than others, so try and find out what kind of music works the best for you.‎ ‎4. Take some “me” time. You can find pleasure in reading a book, watching a sunrise or having a hot bath, or something like that.‎ ‎5. Exercise. Even something as simple as taking a walk will get your blood flowing. It is a great way to clear your mind of anything that makes you sad.‎ These ways will cheer you up when you are down, but don’t just use them when you are sad. Try and practice them every day to make them a habit. You will be surprised to learn that these simple ways will keep your sadness away. But if you are in a deep depression(沮丧), go to see a doctor.‎ Title : How to beat sadness Opinions ‎● It is OK to feel down, 76. ▲ and unhappy.‎ ‎● It is possible to make sadness a small 77. ▲ of life.‎ Simple 78. ▲‎ to cheer you up ‎● Stand up straight so that your 79. ▲ can flow freely.‎ ‎● 80. ▲ at others because it can bring you and others a good mood.‎ ‎● Listen to your 81. ▲ music because it works the best.‎ ‎● 82. ▲ pleasure in everyday life, such as watching a sunrise.‎ ‎● Take a walk and you can clear your 83. ▲ of sad things.‎ Suggestions ‎● Try to make these simple ways a 84. ▲ .‎ ‎● Go to see a 85. ▲ when you are in a deep depression.‎ 答案：76. tired 77. part 78. ways 79. energy 80. Smile ‎81. favourite 82. Find 83. mind 84. habit 85. Doctor 表格填词练习二 CCTV cameras watch action In UK , Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras are everywhere. ‎ They help the police solve crimes and keep the streets safe. But that’s not all they do . They also catch people doing very stupid or smart things.‎ One of the videos is of a British woman Mary Bale. She clearly doesn’t like cats. In 2010 she was caught on CCTV throwing one into a dustbin. The video shows Mary walking down a quiet street. All of sudden , she notices Lola the cat jump onto a fence. Mary stops to pickup Lola and drops her into a large dustbin . Lola was saved fifteen hours later. And Mary was arrested for causing unnecessary suffering to an animal . She was fined ( 罚款)￡250 and was not allowed to own pets for five years.‎ Another video shows “ Britain’s drunkest man” . He’s been at a party at London’s Savoy Hotel. And he’d obviously had a few too many glasses of beer. At about 2 a. m. , he was kicked out for being too drunk . So, he decided to walk home. On the way , CCTV cameras filmed him falling down stairs and crossing the roads madly… A Savoy Hotel waiter said, “ It’s amazing he didn’t hurt himself badly.”‎ Sometimes they also record smart events. Once a British band The Get Out Clause didn’t have any money to make a music video. So , they came up with an unbelievable idea. They set up their instruments ( 乐器) and played a song in front of eight CCTV cameras. And then, according to the English Freedom of Information Act , they asked for a copy of all the footages ( 视频) , which they edited. The result is that a totally new music video was made, and it didn’t cost them a penny. ‎ Title: CCTV cameras catch action Passage outline Supporting details Usage of CCTV cameras They are almost (71)______________ and are used in many ways.‎ To help the police solve crimes A woman saw a lonely cat and (72) ___________ it into a big dustbin.‎ She was fined ￡250 and was not allowed to own pets for five years.‎ To catch people doing stupid things A man got very drunk and was thrown out of London’s Savoy Hotel.‎ He went back home through a lot of troubles and dangers but was not ‎(73) ________________hurt.‎ To (74)____________ people doing Smart events A band had no money but still wanted to make a music record.‎ They played in front of eight CCTV cameras and asked for the footage Copy for (75) ___________________.‎ They edited the footages and make a totally new music video.‎ 答案：71. everywhere 72. threw / dropped / put 73. badly /seriously ‎74.record / film / catch 75. free 表格填词练习三 Travelling is one of the most important activities and people have been interested in it for many years. Modern traffic develops fast, so travelling to different places has become much faster than before. Staying healthy while travelling can make your trip happier. But do you know how to keep healthy during a trip? The following information may be useful to you.‎ Before leaving Wear comfortable shoes, a hat and sunglasses.‎ Take some necessary medicine with you. They can be used when you get sick or have other problems.‎ Do some exercise for weeks or months before you leave if you plan to do lots of walking or climbing during your trip.[来源:学科网ZXXK]‎ Prepare proper food. Before you prepare the food, the first thing you need to think about is how long you will travel with the food. If you take a long trip, you should bring food such as bread, biscuits and some fruit. They don’t go bad quickly. The nearer people can bring meat, fish, eggs, milk and even salads and vegetables.[来源:学科网]‎ While travelling Be sure not to eat dirty food or bad fruit.‎ Have enough time to take a rest during your trip.‎ Tap water is not safe, so drink bottled water and always clean the cover of the bottle.‎ Keep food in good condition. If you take hot food, you should try to keep it hot. For example, you can put it in heavy towels. If you need to keep cold food cold, you can put cold food in a box with ice. When you arrive, put cold food in the fridge. Remember: If you travel with food, keep hot food hot and cold food cold.‎ How to keep (71) _________ during a trip Before leaving ‎● Wear comfortable shoes, a hat and (72) ________.‎ ‎● (73) ________ some necessary medicine with you.‎ ‎● Exercise for weeks or months (74) ________ you leave.‎ ‎● Prepare proper food. Take bread, biscuits and some fruit for a (75) ________ trip or bring meat, fish, eggs, milk and even salads and vegetables for a nearer one.‎ While ‎(76) _______‎ ‎● (77) _______ eat dirty food or bad fruit.‎ ‎● Have enough (78) ________ to take a rest during your trip.‎ ‎● Drink (79) _______ water and always clean the cover.‎ ‎● Keep food in good condition. (80) _______ to keep hot food hot and cold food cold.‎ 答案：71. healthy/ fit 72. sunglasses 73. Take 74. before 75. long 76. travelling/ traveling 77. Don’t/ Never 78. time 79. bottled 80. Remember/ Try 表格填词练习四 Some people believe that your nationality can influence your personality. This is why you might hear someone saying “She is a typical(典型的) Australian” or “He is so French”. It seems that people from a certain country share certain similar characteristics.‎ French French people are often seen as romantic and outgoing people with a great love for life, food ‎ and wine. They are good at singing and dancing.‎ Chinese Chinese are friendly people who are hard-working. They are polite because they are careful about “saving face” when dealing with other people.‎ Australians Australians are merry people who spend a lot of time outdoors. They enjoy a slower life. They laugh a lot but sometimes people think they are loud and rude.‎ Germans Germans are often described as being serious and careful. They are hard workers and pay a lot of attention to details. However, sometimes people say Germans have no sense of humour.‎ All these national types can be true for some people, but very wrong for others. For example, you might meet a German who is a confident singer with a great sense of humour, or an Australian who is shy and quiet.!‎ Personalities and Nationalities Opinion People from a certain country (51) ▲ similar characteristics Examples French l Romantic and (52) ▲‎ l Love life, food and wine[来源:学科网]‎ l Good singers and (53) ▲ [来源:学,科,网]‎ ‎(54) ▲‎ l Friendly, hard-working and polite l Afraid of “(55) ▲ face” before others.‎ Australians l Like to stay (56) ▲ ,enjoy a slower life.‎ l ‎(57) ▲ a lot.‎ l Merry, sometimes loud and rude.‎ Germans Pay attention to (58) ▲ .‎ Serious and careful, not (59) ▲ .‎ Conclusion Nationalities may(60) ▲ personalities, but not for all!‎ 答案：51. share 52. outgoing 53. dancers 54. Chinese 55. losing ‎56. outdoors 57. Laugh 58. details 59. humorous 60. influence/affect 表格填词练习五 In common with many countries, Britain has serious environmental problems. In 1952, more than 4,000 people died in London because of the smog. The government introduced new laws to stop smog from coal fires and factories and the situation improved a lot.‎ Today, London is much cleaner but there is a new problem: smog from cars. In December ‎1991, there was very little wind in London and pollution increased a lot. As a result, about 160‎ people died from pollution in just four days.‎ Part of the problem is the new ‘out of town’ shopping centres. In the past, people often walked to shops near their home or went by bus. Now, many people drive to the new shopping centres. As a result, the small shops have disappeared and more people have to travel to do their shopping.‎ Critics say that Britain needs better and cheaper public transport. Transport in Britain is very expensive. An early morning train trip from Glasgow to London (about 600km) can cost about ‎￡100, for example. A short 15-minute bus trip can cost over ￡1.00.‎ Many people are trying to reduce the use of cars in Britain. Some cities now have special bicycle paths and many people cycle to work. Some people also travel to work together in one car to reduce the pollution and the cost.‎ Environmental 46 in Britain Time Causes ‎47‎ Solutions In the 48‎ Smog 49 coal fires and factories.‎ ‎50 4,000‎ people died in ‎1952.‎ New laws were 51 .‎ Today Smog caused by ‎52 .‎ About 160 people ‎53 in a few days in 1991.‎ ‎★ Provide better and 54‎ public transport.‎ ‎★ Build special paths for bicycles.‎ ‎★ Travel to work 55 in one car.‎ 答案：46. Problems ‎47. Results ‎48. past ‎49. from ‎50. Over ‎51. introduced ‎52. cars ‎53. died ‎54. cheaper ‎55. together 表格填词练习六一 ‎ In the deserts of North Africa and Saudi Arabia lives the smallest of all foxes with the largest of ears. This animal is the fennec fox. ‎ ‎ Fennec foxes have ears that are 5 to 6 inches long. That’s big for an animal that weighs less than four pounds. Their ears help shed（去除）body heat. And, as you may have guessed, they also provide great hearing.‎ ‎ It’s also interesting to think about the hair of fennec foxes. Why would a fox that lives in the desert need a thick, fur coat? Actually, the desert isn’t always warm. During the nighttime, a desert can be terribly cold! A fennec fox’s fur keeps them warm during those desert nights. They also have long bushy tails that they use as a blanket. And the hair on their feet protects them from the hot sand in the daytime.‎ ‎ Fennec foxes live in small communities of dens（兽穴）.They spend most of the day sleeping in their dens, out of the hot sun. Then, when night comes, they come out in search of food. In addition to their great hearing, fennecs also use their great sense of smell and big eyes to track down dinner.‎ ‎ Like other foxes, fennecs are omnivores. This means they eat both meat and plants. They like ‎ eating birds, eggs, insects, snails, fruit and leaves best.‎ ‎ Fennec fox mothers have one to five babies at a time. The lifespan of a fennec fox is 10 to 12 years. The cream coloration of fennec foxes help them blend into their desert habitat. Still, they have to watch out for predators（捕食性动物）. These include caracals ( a type of wild cat ) , jackals, eagle owls, hyenas and humans. Humans catch them for their fur and to sell as pets. ‎ Fennec Foxes ‎ 62 areas u Deserts of North Africa and Saudi Arabia.‎ Appearance u They are the 63 of all foxes with the largest of ears.‎ u Their thick fur 64 them to survive in the cold desert night.‎ u The hair on their feet protects them from the 65 of the sand during the daytime.‎ Ability u They have very good 66 and eyesight with big ears and eyes.‎ u They are also good at tracking down dinner with their great sense of 67 . ‎ Character u They live in small communities.‎ u They 68 in their dens most of the day.‎ At 69 they become active and come out in search of food.‎ Food u They eat both meat and plants.‎ u Their 70 foods include birds, eggs, insects, snails, fruit and leaves.‎ ‎ 71 ‎ u They are hunted by caracals, jackals, eagle owls, hyenas and humans.‎ 答案：62. Living 63. smallest 64. helps 65. heat 66. hearing ‎ ‎67. smell 68. sleep 69. night 70. favourite 71. Danger 阅读短文，根据所读内容在短文后图表中的空格里填入一个恰当的单词。每小题1分，注意：每空限填一个单词 表格填词练习七 Nowadays in school life，a lot of students develop a fear of tests. It’s not because tests are something to be afraid of. Most students are afraid of tests mainly because they don’t have enough self-confidence and they don’t always think they are well prepared. If you follow the tips below, it’s not difficult to overcome(克服)your fear of tests.‎ People who know that they are not well-prepared are usually those who fear test most. However, most students don’t know when they are truly prepared for a test. As long as（只要） you know that you have studied well and long enough, you have reason to believe that you are well-prepared.‎ Be confident about yourself. Confidence before a test can bring about two things: either you fail the test and feel as if your confidence was unfounded(毫无根据)or you could actually do well in the test because of your confidence. Some students find that they experience the first result. However, this is only because those students might not have followed the first tip mentioned above. As long as you have studied well, you will be more confident of your chance to succeed in a test. If you feel as if you have not studied hard enough, then you will not be as confident as you should be.‎ Ask your teacher in advance（提前）about the material that is going to be covered in the test. In this way, you will know what you should prepare for and you can get confidence in the test. But you have to be brave enough to ask. Most students do not ask unless their teacher gives the information first, so make sure that you ask.‎ You should know that tests are only telling if you have got the knowledge, not how good or bad your IQ is. So, even if you do badly in one test, you should know that there are other tests to come. As long as you think that there is another tomorrow, you can overcome your fear of a test. However, make sure that you are going to prepare well for the other tests.‎ Fear can be a problem in the process of achieving success. However, with the right attitude(态度) and preparations, you can overcome your fear of tests by using these tips.‎ Title: 62 to overcome your fear of tests ‎ 63 ‎ Prepare well You should make good preparations If you have studied well and long enough, you would ‎ be 64 that you are well-prepared.‎ Be 65 ‎ Confidence before a test can have two 66 ‎ ‎●You could fail the test and feel as if your confidence was unfounded.‎ ‎●Your confidence could lead to your 67 in the test. ‎ Confidence comes from 68 hard enough.‎ Ask your teacher You can ask your teacher what material the test will ‎ 69 .‎ Hold a positive attitude Keep in mind that tests just 70 your knowledge and don’t lose heart because of one test failure.‎ Conclusion ‎ Right attitude and 71 are the key factors（因素） in overcoming your fear of tests.‎ ‎62.How/Ways 63.Tips/Advice 64.sure 65.confident 66. things/results 67.success 68.studying 69.cover 70. measure/test 71. preparations 阅读短文，根据所读内容在短文后图表中的空格里填入一个恰当的单词。每小题1分，注意：每空限填一个单词 表格填词练习八 Many of us don't pay much attention to the importance of eye care. It is said that if you take care of your body, then you can surely be healthy. That is why our eyes should be given a lot of care. Natural eye care should be put in a number one place.‎ There are several causes leading to poor eyesight like not enough food, genes(基因) and aging(变老). Televisions, computers and reading are also the causes of having poor eyesight. If you work in front of the computer, it is best to take a break every once in a while. Something dirty can cause redness and they will make you feel uncomfortable. It is bad for your eyes, too. If this happens, you’d better clean your eyes with cold water. You must also try your best to protect your eyes from harmful things. For example, sunglasses are not just for fashion but they can also serve as a great way to protect your eyesight from UV rays.‎ Eating healthy foods will do good to your eyesight. Remember that vitamins A, C and E are good for eyes. Try to eat food groups that have these vitamins. And you should do eye exercises because exercise protects your eyesight, too. If a person exercises regularly and eats the right kind of food, his eyes will stay in good condition for a long time.‎ All above are natural ways of eye care that help us keep healthy eyes. In a word, eye care is very important, no matter how old a person is.‎ Problems Many of us have poor eyesight because of paying 56 attention to eye care.‎ Causes Solutions ‎◆ Not enough food, genes and aging can 57 poor eyesight.‎ ‎◆ Eating healthy foods which are ‎58 in vitamins A, C and E will do good to our eyesight.‎ ‎◆ Televisions and computers are the causes of poor eyesight as 59 as reading.‎ ‎◆ It’s best to take a break now and then. ‎ ‎◆ Do eye exercises 60 .‎ ‎◆ Something dirty can make your eyes 61 ‎ and they will make you feel uncomfortable.‎ ‎◆ Clean your eyes by 62 cold water.‎ ‎◆ UV rays can do 63 to our eyes.‎ ‎◆You’d better wear 64 to protect your eyesight from UV rays.‎ Conclusions All in all, it’s very important for us to 65 for our eyes.‎ ‎56.no, little 57.cause 58.rich 59.well 60.regularly / more / often ‎61.red 62.using 63.harm 64.sunglasses 65.care 阅读短文，根据所读内容在短文后图表中的空格里填入一个恰当的单词。每小题1分，注意：每空限填一个单词 表格填词练习九 Literature is a word used to describe written as well as spoken material. Generally speaking, it is often used to describe anything from creative imagination, including works of poetry, drama and fiction.‎ ‎ Then why read literature, since it is often imaginary and seems unconnected with real life?‎ ‎ A lot of us read literature for enjoyment and relaxation. It’s always pleasant to read some interesting books in our spare time. In a modern life full of stress, it is our common wish to read some imaginary works and look for relaxation from the stress in life.‎ ‎ Reading literature is more than fun; it also allows us to get knowledge. As a general rule, literature represents a language of a people, and it often gives us an insight(洞察力) into the traditions, attitudes and values of the age in which it was written.‎ Sometimes literature can even offer us new, creative ways to have a better understanding of the world. It introduces us to new worlds of experiences. We enjoy the comedy and the tragedy of poems, stories and plays; and we may even grow through our literary journey with books. At last we may discover meaning in literature by looking at what the writer says and how he or she says it. In some ways, we explore the human condition and analyze(分析) the way they think and feel the way they feel. Literature helps us think clearly and encourages us to open minds.‎ So we can certainly say literature is of great importance to us. Why not get going with one poem, drama or fiction at once?‎ Topic ‎ 56 should we read literature?‎ Explanation It describes anything by using 57 .‎ Types ‎ 58 , drama and fiction ‎ 59 to read literature ‎◇ To get enjoyment and relaxation to 60 stress in life away from us.‎ ‎◇ To get 61 to make us learn about traditions, attitudes and values of the age in which it was written.‎ ‎◇ To offer people ways to 62 the world better, to enjoy literary works, to grow through the literary journey, to discover meaning in literature, and even explore 63 humans think and feel.‎ ‎◇ To help us think in a 64 way and make us open our minds.‎ Suggestion Reading literature is very 65 to us.‎ ‎56. Why 57. imagination 58. Poetry 59. Reasons/Purposes/Aims/Goals ‎60. keep 61. knowledge/information 62. understand ‎ ‎63. how 64. clear 65. important 阅读短文，根据所读内容在短文后图表中的空格里填入一个恰当的单词。每小题1分，注意：每空限填一个单词 表格填词练习十 ‎ The Chinese are very generous when it comes to educating their children. Some parents send their children to the best schools or even foreign countries, for example, England, the US or Australia although it costs much. Many also want their children to take after-school activities. Their children either learn a musical instrument(乐器)or ballet, or other classes that will give them a head start in life. The Chinese believe that the more expensive an education is , the better it is, so parents often spend a big amount of money on education. Even poor couples buy a computer for their son or daughter.‎ ‎ However, what most parents fail to see is that the best education they can give their children is usually very cheap. Parents should know their children’s various skills. Children will usually ‎ be good in some areas while poor in others. What most parents fail to realize is that today’s children lack(缺乏)confidence.‎ ‎ The problem is that parents only care about their children on how to achieve high marks in exams. They are not teaching children the most important skills that can be helpful to their growth. These skills also can build their confidence.‎ ‎ Parents can help achieve this by teaching their children practical skills like cooking, cleaning and other housework.‎ ‎ Teaching a child to cook will improve many of the skills that he will need later in life. Cooking requires patience and time. It is a pleasant but difficult experience. A good cook always tries to improve his cooking, so he will learn to work hard and successfully finish his job step by step. The result, a well-cooked dinner, will give a child a lot of satisfaction and confidence.‎ ‎ An old machine such as a broken radio or TV set that you give your child as a toy may make him curious. If he spends hours looking at it and trying to repair it, your child might become an engineer when he grows up. It’s better to do such activities than teach a child to read a book. These activities can teach them to think, and to use their minds.‎ Title How Chinese parents should 62 their children Common practice l Being 63 with money when it comes to education.‎ l Sending them to the best schools at home or even 64 .‎ l Making children take after-school activities in order to 65 them a head start in life.‎ l Spending more 66 than they can afford on education.‎ ‎ 67 results l Children are not confident.‎ Suggested ideas l Teaching their children practical skills, which are of the greatest importance.‎ l ‎ 68 .‎ l Cleaning.‎ l Other housework.‎ l ‎ ‎69 a broken radio or TV.‎ Good results l ‎ 70 the children curious and creative.‎ l Teaching the children to think and use their 71 .‎ ‎62. educate 63. generous 64. abroad 65. give 66. money ‎ ‎67. bad 68. cooking 69. repairing 70. Making 71. minds ‎ 阅读短文，根据所读内容在短文后图表中的空格里填入一个恰当的单词。每小题1分，注意：每空限填一个单词 表格填词练习十一 It seems that a family just isn’t complete (完整的) without a pet. But if pets aren’t suitable to a family’s lifestyle or environment, they can quickly lead to problems such as stress or arguments (争执). To save yourself and your family such problems, treat this decision seriously. ‎ When choosing a pet, people must consider the family’s health. Many people are allergic (过敏的) to cats and dogs. Perhaps a dog or cat with short hair will be fine. And a dog might not be the best choice for a child who is naughty (顽皮的) because the dog might bite him or her. Some people can ‎ also have problems with certain pets. It’s a good idea to spend a little time with the pet around each member of the family before making your decision.‎ Consider the quality of life of the pet, too. If a pet is used to having space to run around, it can quickly develop psychological (心理的) problems when it is kept in a small flat all day. If pets are allowed to run about in areas with lots of traffic, they can meet an early end. Cats shouldn’t be brought into homes that already have large dogs because they won’t be able to get along well with each other.‎ The decision as to what kind of pet to choose is very important. If you find the right one to suit (适合) everyone in the family and their lifestyle, then it’s time to choose one. Remember that your decision is important because it can have effects that last for many years.‎ Considerations When Choosing a Pet Paragraph Outline (要点)‎ Supporting Details Importance of choosing a pet ‎●A (34) __________ with a pet seems to be complete.‎ ‎●Pets can bring some problems if they aren’t suitable to the family.‎ The family’s health must be considered ‎●Many people are allergic to pets with (35) hair.‎ ‎●It’s not (36) _________ to choose a dog for a naughty child.‎ ‎●Some people have problems with some pets.‎ The pet’s quality of life ‎●You shouldn’t (37) a pet in a small flat if it is used to running around.‎ ‎●Make sure the areas where pets can run about do not have a lot of traffic.‎ ‎●If your house already has a dog, don’t get a cat.‎ Choose the right ‎(38) of pet ‎●Find the right one for your family because your choice can have lasting effects.‎ ‎34. family 35. long 36. good/wise 37. keep 38. kind 阅读短文，根据所读内容在短文后图表中的空格里填入一个恰当的单词。每小题1分，注意：每空限填一个单词 表格填词练习十二 Every scientist has a childhood dream. A scientist in China once had a dream. He wished to grow a new type of rice. This new type of rice would be as big as peanuts. This person is Yuan Longping—"Father" of Hybrid rice(杂交水稻). ‎ Yuan Longping was born in 1930. He graduated from the Southwest Agricultural (农业) University in 1953. He came up with an idea for a Hybrid rice in the 1960s. Since then, he has devoted himself to research and to the development of new varieties.‎ In 1973, together with other people, he succeeded in the development of Hybrid rice. This made China a worldwide leader in rice production(生产). In 1980, the technology (技术) for hybrid, rice was introduced to the United States. Now his "super rice" has been introduced to more than 20‎ ‎ other countries.‎ Because of Professor Yuan's hard work, China now produces enough rice to feed her people every year. Last November an online survey showed that most Chinese believed that Yuan deserved (应得) a Nobel Peace Prize.‎ In his spare time, Yuan Longping loves playing the violin and listening to music. Every night, he reads for half an hour before he goes to sleep. He likes swimming, too. It is said that Professor Yuan is one of the richest people in China. But he cares about nothing but his research.‎ Yuan Longping--- 46 of Hybrid rice Childhood 47 ‎ He wished to grow a new type of rice which would be the same 48 as peanuts.‎ His 49‎ He is 50 of playing the violin, listening to music and 51 . ‎ Personal details He was born in 1930.‎ He graduated from the Southwest‎ Agricultural ‎University at the age of 52.‎ Achievements In 1973, together with other people, he was ‎53 in the development of Hybrid rice. In 1980, the technology for hybrid rice was 54 to the United States and more than 20 other countries. China now 55 enough rice to feed her people every year. Most Chinese believe that Yuan deserved (应得) a Nobel Peace Prize. ‎ ‎46. Father 47. dream 48. size 49.hobbies 50. fond ‎51. swimming 52. _twenty-three/23 53. Successful 54. Introduced 55.produces ‎ 阅读短文，根据所读内容在短文后图表中的空格里填入一个恰当的单词。每小题1分，注意：每空限填一个单词 表格填词练习十三 Summer is coming soon. When is the best time for swimming in the day in summer? ‎ If you would like to swim indoors, a good time in the day is the early hours – the body has the most energy to use because the body has woken up and will be ready for all kinds of different activities of the day. The body is going to work with enough energy and therefore a person will feel more comfortable if he swims during the early hours of the day. ‎ Swimming early in the day can also be good for anyone who plans to swim outdoors. The conditions outside will be excellent: the water will not be too cold or too hot, and the air will be just clean and fine. Everything is suitable. ‎ Usually, it is not a good idea to swim later in the day because one’s body is tired after work for a whole day and also the weather conditions can be the worst in the later parts of the day. ‎ However, there are still some exceptions. Different people feel different and one’s body acts differently at different times of the day. When a person is feeling active and is not tired at all after work, it may be a better time to swim for him than for others. If he is alert (警觉的) that time, he is safe in the water.‎ In a word, the best time can change for every person. The person’s body condition decides when the best time for swimming is. ‎ The best time to ‎46 in summer In the early hours of the day A good time (indoors)‎ The body has the most energy then ‎●After 47 up, people are ready for different activities ‎●The person will feel more comfortable with 48 energy A good time ( 49 )‎ The conditions outside will be 50 .‎ ‎●The water is neither too cold nor too hot.‎ ‎●The 51 is clean and fine.‎ Later in the day Usually not a good time ‎●The body feels 52 after a day’s work.‎ ‎●The weather conditions are the 53 during the day.‎ Exceptions Later in the day can be a good time for some people.‎ ‎●People’s 54 conditions are different.‎ ‎●The body acts differently at different times of the day.‎ Conclusion The best time to swim in the day in summer should be 55 according to the body conditions of the swimmer.‎ ‎46.swim 47.waking 48.enough 49.outdoors 50.excellent ‎51.air 52.tired 53.worst 54.body 55.decided 表格填词练习十四 How important is homework? According to the Los Angeles Unified School District(LAUSD), it’s not that important! The district has made a big change for the 2011-2012 school year. It started on July 1, homework counts for only 10% of a student’s grade. The district, the second largest in the country, says its new way can provide a fairer assessment(评定) of students’ homework and achievements. ‎ The district hopes students only need to spend less time on homework and more time on hobbies and with their families. By reducing the weight of homework toward a student’s grade, a truer picture of the student’s knowledge will be shown in the achievement grade. ‎ However, it doesn’t mean the students can throw out homework. It says that homework is a chance for students to practice their skills and a tool for students to prepare for coming lessons. Still, LAUSD is joining a growing list of schools that have controlled the amount of homework. ‎ How much time children should spend on homework is a hot topic. Harris Cooper, a professor at a university, says that the proper amount of homework time is ten minutes a day multiplied by(乘以) the student’s grade. This means a third grader should spend 30 minutes a day on homework. And a sixth grader would spend 60 minutes. “Good homework in the proper amount will have better effects on them,” he said. “Bad homework or too much homework will have worse effects.” ‎ But some people think homework is an important part of learning. They say many ‎ children just won’t try their best if homework doesn’t count toward their grade. Some teachers also think homework is important. They argue that students who do their homework perform better on tests and in school than those who do not. They are afraid that the new way will encourage students to pay less attention to homework. ‎ The topic of the article: The 62 of homework in learning A big change for homework[来源:21世纪教育网]21世纪教育网 Reducing the 63 of homework grade by 10% in assessing students’ performance and achievement in school.‎ The advantages of reducing ‎ homework Students will have more time for 64 and with their families.‎ Students will be able to 65 their truer pictures of knowledge in the achievement grades.‎ The advantages of doing homework Students can have more 66 to practice their skills.‎ The 67 of schools that have controlled the amount of homework is getting bigger.‎ The amount of homework The time that a ninth grade student 68 to homework should be 90 minutes.‎ Students will 69 good homework in the proper amount to bad homework or too much homework.‎ ‎ 70 about the new policy If homework isn’t included in their grade, many students won’t put their heart into study.‎ Students who don’t do their homework perform much 71 than those who do their homework.‎ ‎62. importance 63. percentage 64. hobbies 65. show 66. chances ‎ ‎67. number 68. devotes 69. prefer 70. Worries 71. Worse 表格填词练习十五 It seems school children all over the world complain about their school food. Cherie Blair, wife of former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, said that she would prepare a packed lunch for her son if school dinners do not improve. So what do students of your age eat for lunch at school?‎ Japan High schools have canteens, which serve everything from noodles to rice, but not burgers and chips. Other children bring food from home such as cold rice balls, meat or fish, pickles(泡菜) and vegetables.‎ Students take home a menu for the coming month containing notes on nutrition value. Twice a year parents are invited to have a taste of the food. The class with the fewest leftovers(剩饭) at the end of the month receives a prize.‎ United States A typical menu from a US school is made up of a hamburger with fried potatoes or ‎ roast chicken, lettuce and pickles, fruit and cookies. School lunches must also provide at least one-third of the daily dietary allowances(定量) of protein, vitamin A, vitamin C, iron, calcium and calories.‎ Australia Meat pies, sausage rolls and hot dogs are all traditional dishes in Australian school shops. But as the nation pays more attention to children’s health, healthier foods have started to find their way onto school menus.‎ Many schools have used a traffic light system. The sale of red-labelled foods, including pastries, chocolate and soft drinks, is served only twice a week. Healthier green-labelled foods such as sushi, sandwiches, corn and watermelon, however, are available every day.‎ In some schools, students have a choice of up to 89 foods to choose from, including popcorn and rice.‎ South Africa Most of South Africa’s schools do not serve meals at all. Classes end at 1:30 pm and students get their own lunches. Many students bring food from home, usually sandwiches.21世纪教育网 Fast food and fried food sell the best among students, which has led to a rise in obesity among children. But as more people began to realize the fact that being too fat may cause different diseases, some schools in towns have led the way towards better nutrition(营养). Now students at these schools are provided with lunches of porridge with vegetables, such as cabbages, onions, beans, carrots and tomatoes.‎ Schools serve different foods in different 62 .[来源:21世纪教育网]‎ Japan In high schools, children can buy everything, such as noodles and rice. But they can’t buy burgers and 63 from canteens.‎ Some children 64 food from their homes.‎ The class will get a prize if they have the 65 leftovers in a 66 .‎ United States Children can get 67 of daily nutrition from their lunch at school.‎ ‎ 68 ‎ School shops 69 students with traditional dishes.‎ The sale of green-labelled foods is served every day, 70 Red-labelled foods are sold once a week.‎ South Africa Students like eating fast food and fried food so that they are overweight.‎ Students in some schools in towns can eat vegetables to 71 fit.‎ ‎62. countries 63.chips 64.bring 65.fewest 66.month ‎ ‎67. one-third 68.Auatralia 69.provide 70.but 71.keep 阅读短文，根据所读内容在短文后图表中的空格里填入一个恰当的单词。每小题1分，注意：每空限填一个单词 表格填词练习十六 Different cultures make different families. For example, there are differences in the way Chinese and Americans raise children.‎ First, Chinese and American families have different attitudes towards independence (独立). Each Chinese child has been considered to be the apple of parents’ eyes. It is not surprising to see Chinese parents always helping their children with getting dressed, having meals, bathing, and other things. American parents, on the other hand, teach their children how to do things alone from childhood.‎ Second, most Chinese parents often make their children have extra classes, such as piano, drawing, or singing lessons. Parents want their children to develop in an all-round way and be better students than other children. The problem is that their children may not be interested in these classes. American parents try to respect (尊重) their children’s interests and usually don’t make them do what they don’t like.‎ Third, there is a difference in the way parents in China and American treat mistakes that children make. Many Chinese people believe in the saying, “Spare the rod, spoil the child (不打不成器).” When Chinese parents see their children make mistakes, they often get very angry, some even hit them instead of making them realize their mistakes. This affects the children’s growth and the forming of their character, and also makes the generations gap (代沟) wide. American parents think it is common for people to make mistakes because mistakes are a part of life. They often say, “It’s OK to make mistakes. Making mistakes helps you learn.” They help their children deal with mistakes by giving them ideas about how to turn mistakes into learning opportunities (机会).‎ Families in China and America are quite different, and one way may seem better than the other, but it is better to think about whether the parents fit the family or not instead of talking about which one is wrong or right.‎ Comparisons Differences Different attitudes towards  independence Chinese parents always try to do almost 62 for their children.‎ American parents try to let their children 63 with things on their own from childhood.‎ Different ways of treating children’s 64 .‎ Chinese children are often made to go to 65 classes.‎ American children are usually encouraged to do what they   66 .‎ Different ways of treating children’s mistakes ‎ Chinese parents are 67 about children’s mistakes and often   68   them.‎ American parents think everyone can make mistakes and they are a good 69 to learn.‎ The author’s   70 ‎ ‎62. everything 63. deal 64. interests 65. extra 66. like/love/want ‎ ‎67. angry 68. hit 69. way 70. idea(s)/opinion(s) 71. better 阅读短文，根据所读内容在短文后图表中的空格里填入一个恰当的单词。每小题1分，注意：每空限填一个单词 表格填词练习十七 In the past two days, I’ve been to two very different bookstores. They were both in Beijing, and both attracted people in their 20s and 30s. So why were they so different? Because one store was for Chinese people, and one was for Westerners. ‎ At the Western bookstore, in Sanlitun, the books put on display in front–the ones expected to be the most popular–were biographies (传记), books about history, and books about politics and current (现在的) events. Farther back, there was a big shelf full of novels. ‎ At the Chinese store, at the Beijing airport, there were very few books on history, and books on politics and current events were even harder to find. There were a few biographies, but they seemed to be of an instructive (教育性的) nature; almost all of them were about rich people, and how they got rich. What the store did have was lots and lots of books on how to learn English. ‎ As a Westerner, I found this surprising. The kinds of books I’m used to seeing people read– the kinds that were at the first store–are the kinds people read to escape (逃脱) their daily lives. But here most of the books were on how to get rich and how to study English–how to work better and how to study better. ‎ These Chinese books offered no escape from daily life – only ways to improve it. ‎ Perhaps this is another area where Westerners and Chinese people can learn from each other. We Westerners could certainly read a bit more for practical purposes (目的). But I also think Chinese people might benefit (受益) from more of something my teachers always encouraged: Reading for fun. ‎ Two different bookstores Location Sanlitun Beijing 62 ‎ Customers ‎ ‎ 63 ‎ Chinese people Books biographies books about history，politics and current 64 ；‎ a shelf of 65 ‎ ‎……‎ biographies about rich people and the 66 to their success；‎ about how to learn English ‎……‎ It’s not 67 to find the books which are popular in Sanlitun’s bookstore.‎ The purposes of 68 ‎ to be 69 from daily life to 70 daily life The writer’s attitude The western readers should read a bit more for 71 purposes.‎ Chinese readers should learn how to read for fun.‎ ‎62. airport 63. Westerners 64. events 65. novels 66. way(s) ‎ ‎67. easy 68. reading 69. away 70. improve 71. practical 阅读短文，根据所读内容在短文后图表中的空格里填入一个恰当的单词。每小题1分，注意：每空限填一个单词 表格填词练习十八 In the United States, each farm family lives on its own fields, and often can’t see any neighbour. Instead of travelling from a village to the fields every morning, American farmers stay on their land all the week. They travel to the nearest town on Saturdays for shopping or on Sundays for church. The children ride on buses to large schools which serve all of the farm families living in the area. In some areas, there are small schools serving a few families, and the children walk to school. Of course life keeps changing for everyone, including farmers. Today there are cars, good roads, radios, ‎ and television set. And of course there are modern machines for farming. All of these have changed farm life. For many year s, farmers had to deal with their own problems, instead of getting help from others. They learned to try new methods (方法) and to believe their own ideas instead of following old ways.‎ Living areas Daily life School Changes Each farm family lives on its own ‎ ‎76 ▲  .‎ They stay on their land all the 78 ▲ .‎ Large schools ‎ serve 81 ▲  ‎ of the farm families living in that area.‎ With the 83 ▲  ‎ machines, they ‎ have changed farm life.‎ They often can’t see any 77 ▲  .‎ They travel to the nearest town for 79 ▲  on Saturday and for church on 80 ▲   .‎ ‎82   schools serve a few families.‎ They learned to try new 84 ▲   and to believe their ‎ ‎85 ▲  ideas.‎ ‎76.fields 77.neighbour 78.week 79.shopping 80.Sunday ‎ ‎81.all 82.Small 83.modern 84.methods 85.own 阅读短文，根据所读内容在短文后图表中的空格里填入一个恰当的单词。每小题1分，注意：每空限填一个单词 表格填词练习十九 Scientists said that in the past l00 years, as the global (全球的) temperatures went up by ‎0.74℃‎, the temperature in North China has climbed l‎.4℃‎ in only 50 years. ‎ China needs to cut down carbon dioxide emission (排放), because it’s the main reason for global warming. The good news is that China has seen the importance of going green. China set the goal of cutting energy use down by 20% and pollution emission by 10% in the llth Five-Year Plan. ‎ Can you slow down global warming? Sure! You and your family can take steps to cut down the amount of carbon dioxide that is sent out into the air.‎ Here are some pieces of advice to help you save the earth. ‎ Wear used clothes. It means that you save the energy when you wear your brother’s, sister’s or dad’s old T-shirts. ‎ Change your light bulbs (灯泡). Use energy-saving light bulbs. And don’t forget to turn off the lights when you leave a room and turn off your television and computer when they are not in use! ‎ Take a bus. Taking a bus saves a lot of oil every year. ‎ Say no to plastic bags. The next time your parents go to the market, ask them to use baskets. ‎ Open the windows. Don’t use the air conditioner. Let some fresh air in. When you have to use the conditioner, set the temperature higher in summer and lower in winter to save energy. ‎ The main 71 ▲  for global warming Too much carbon dioxide in the air.‎ How to 72 ▲ the earth ‎1. Wear used clothes. ‎ ‎2. Use 73 ▲  light bulbs and 74 ▲  ‎ to turn off the lights when you leave a room.‎ ‎3. Take a bus.‎ ‎4. Use baskets instead of plastic bags when shopping. ‎ ‎5. Try to use the air conditioner 75 ▲ .‎ ‎71.reason72.save73．energy-saving 74．remember 75．less ‎ ‎ 阅读短文，根据所读内容在短文后图表中的空格里填入一个恰当的单词。每小题1分，注意：每空限填一个单词 表格填词练习二十 Street Markets Around the World ‎ There are many ways of shopping. You can shop by telephone, by post or through your home computer, but for many people, the most exciting way to shop is also the most traditional—at a street market. You can find markets anywhere in the world. Here are four of them:‎ ‎ There are many “floating markets” in Asia; perhaps the most unusual is in Thailand(泰国), at a place called Damned Saduak. It’s open from six in the morning to the noon every day. People sell fresh fruit from their boats.‎ ‎ Many Belgians(比利时人) say that the Grand Place is the most beautiful square in the world. It’s the home of a colourful flower market. It’s open every day except Monday. On Monday, instead of flowers, there’s a wonderful bird market.‎ ‎ One of the world’s famous markets is in Mexico City(墨西哥城)—the Sonora Market. You can buy toys, birds, herbs and medicine. There’re all kinds of things. It’s open every day from early in the morning till late at night.‎ ‎ In England, every weekend, thousands of young people from all over London travel to the Camden Market—it’s the place to go for street fashion, CDs and tapes. Many people also go there for fun.‎ 根据以上内容，完成下列表格，每空一词 Names ‎46._______‎ Feature(特征)‎ Things to Sell Open Time the Damned Saduak Thailand ‎47.______‎ fresh 48._____‎ every day the Grand 49._______‎ Belgium(比利时)‎ beautiful ‎50.__________21世纪教育网 every day except ‎ ‎51.________‎ birds Monday the Sonora Market Mexico ‎52.______‎ all kinds of ‎53._______‎ every day the Camden Market ‎54.________‎ fashionable fashion things Every 55.______‎ ‎46. Countries 47. unusual 48. fruit 49. Place 50. flowers ‎51. Monday 52. famous 53. things 54. England 55. weekend ‎ 阅读短文，根据所读内容在短文后图表中的空格里填入一个恰当的单词。每小题1分，注意：每空限填一个单词 表格填词练习二十一 Good morning, boys and girl. Today I’ll talk about going online. ‎ We know that there are too many net bars around us. The Internet can make our lives ‎ interesting and enjoyable. Many of us like going online very much because we can learn how to use the computer. We can learn English and read some newspapers and magazines to know more around us. It can make us clever in playing computer games. Also when we can send e-mails to our friends they can get them at once. It can help us contact people from all over the world. ‎ But some students spend too much time in playing computer games and some stay in the net bars all day and all night. Some girls even get to have boyfriends or some boys get to have girlfriends online. They write too many letters to each other. It takes them too much time to chat online so they do worse in their lessons and they don’t study well any more. I think we mustn’t get online when it is time for us to study. We can do it in summer or winter holidays. I think we should get online with our teachers or parents. ‎ At the same time, if we have lots of free time, we can do some activities after class. We usually have activities from 4：50 to 5：‎50 in the afternoon. You can play basket ball or football. We also have some interest groups in school, such as drawing, singing and dancing. We can go to the English corner on Monday afternoon. We hope we can spend more time on our subjects or on such activities that we can learn a lot from and less time on the Internet. ‎ Title: A speech about going online Advantages ‎● Make our lives interesting and make us 56 our lives.‎ ‎● Learn how to use the computer and can get more information.‎ ‎● Send e-mails to our friends 57 .‎ ‎● Help us get in touch with people from all over the world.‎ ‎ 58__ ‎ ‎● It takes too much time to play computer games. ‎ ‎● Some students write too many letters to each other and spend too much time 59 online so they do worse in their lessons.‎ suggestions Do it in summer or winter holidays; do some after-class activities and have some 60 groups in school.‎ ‎56. enjoy 57. quickly immediately 58. Disadvantages 59. chatting 60. interest 阅读短文，根据所读内容在短文后图表中的空格里填入一个恰当的单词。每小题1分，注意：每空限填一个单词 表格填词练习二十二 World Sleep Day, on 21st March, was created to bring attention to the growing number of sleep problems. Sleep is a natural part of human life, but many people in the modern world don’t realize it’s very important. As a result, sleep problems are quite common.‎ ‎ In 2011, scientists at the University of Athens in Greece did a survey of over 35,000 people in 10 countries around the world, including China, Belgium and South Africa. Among the people, 24 percent said that they did not sleep well, 31.6 percent were diagnosed(诊断) with insomnia(失眠). In addition, 30.7 percent of them have visited doctors for help with sleep problems and 11.6 percent said that they felt very sleepy during the day.‎ ‎ The survey found that many people suffer the effects of poor quality sleep, some examples can’t fall asleep and often wake up in the middle of the night. The main reasons of the problems are pressure(压力) from school or work and a fast pace(节奏) of life, but noise pollution and light pollution also affect sleep and cause poor quality sleep. The survey also found that large numbers of people find it hard to sleep at night. The short term effects of this are tiredness and trouble ‎ concentrating(专心). If this happens for a long time, the risk of gaining weight and having a heart attack may increase.‎ ‎ There are many things you can do to improve the quality of your sleep. First, you should have regular sleep habits. Try to go to bed and wake up around the same time each day. You also need to make your bedroom a cool, dark, quiet place to sleep so that heat, light and noise do not disturb you. At night, you should also avoid things that contain caffeine, such as chocolate, coffee, tea and many soft drinks, as caffeine may keep you from sleeping.‎ ‎ Getting a good night's sleep is important for everyone. By following the advice ‎ above, you can rest better at night and work better during the day.‎ Have a good sleep World Sleep Day World Sleep Day was created to make people understand the ‎ 61 of sleep.‎ A survey by ‎ scientists Of 35 000 people in 10 countries in the world, there were 24 percent of the people 62 they didn’t sleep well. ‎ ‎31.6 percent were diagnosed with insomnia.‎ ‎30.7 percent have gone to a doctor for sleep problems.‎ ‎11.6 percent of the people feel sleepy during the day . ‎ Causes of sleep ‎ problems ‎ People feel the pressure from school or work .‎ A fast pace of life 63 to sleep problems as well.‎ Noise and light pollution also cause poor quality sleep.‎ Results of sleep problems Some people aren’t able to fall asleep and often wake up at night.‎ Feeling 64 , people find it hard to concentrate.‎ It’s highly possible that sleepless people easily gain weight and have a heart attack.‎ Ways to improve sleep quality Have regular sleep habits. ‎ Make your bedroom cool, dark and quiet Don’t drink anything 65 caffeine at bedtime.‎ ‎61. importance 62. saying 63. leads 64.tired 65. with 阅读短文，根据所读内容在短文后图表中的空格里填入一个恰当的单词。每小题1分，注意：每空限填一个单词 表格填词练习二十三 ‎ ‘USA? Britain? Which country is better to study in?’ We often hear such discussions. As China opens its door, it is a dream for many Chinese students to study abroad. They want to learn about the outside world.‎ It’s true that studying abroad can help students develop themselves. Their foreign language skills will be improved and it may be easier to find jobs.21世纪教育网 But there are problems that should be considered. Language is the first. Students must spend a lot of time learning another language. ‎ Students must also learn to live without parents’ care and deal with all kinds of things they ‎ haven’t had to do before, like looking after themselves. There are reports about Chinese students abroad running into an ocean of difficulties and giving up finally. When they have to take care of themselves, it is hard for students to study well.‎ Finally, studying abroad brings a heavy burden（负担）to the family. For most Chinese parents, the cost of studying abroad is very high. But is it worth it?‎ We know that there are many famous people who have achieved success through their hard work in China. Liu Xiang is a good example. Once an American teacher invited him there, but he refused. He kept training hard with his Chinese teacher. He surprised the world when he won a gold medal at the Athens Olympic Games. So when you wonder which country is better to study in, think again.‎ Title: Studying at 71 or abroad Phenomenon（现象）‎ Studying abroad has become a dream for Chinese students.‎ Advantages ‎ ‎◆ It is helpful to the future development of Chinese students. ‎ ‎◆ It helps to 72 foreign language skills.‎ ‎◆ It enables Chinese students to find jobs more easily.‎ ‎ 73 ‎ ‎◆ It takes Chinese students too much time to learn a foreign ‎ language.‎ ‎◆ It’s hard for Chinese students to get used to the life abroad ‎ ‎ 74 parents’ care.‎ ‎◆ Parents may be under pressure（压力）because the cost of ‎ ‎ studying abroad is very high .‎ Purpose: ‎ To tell us studying abroad is not the only way to be 75 by describing Liu Xiang’s example.‎ 答案：71. home 72. Improve 73. Disadvantages 74. without 75. successful 阅读短文，根据所读内容在短文后图表中的空格里填入一个恰当的单词。每小题1分，注意：每空限填一个单词 表格填词练习二十四 Now telephone, television, radio and the Internet all help people communicate with each other. As a result, ideas and news of events spread quickly all over the world. For example, within seconds, people can know who wins the vote in another country. An international football match comes into the homes of everyone with a TV set. When an earthquake or a flood happens in some places, news of these disasters can bring help from distant countries within hours. Help is on the way. Because of modern technology like the satellites (人造卫星) that travel around the world,‎ ‎ information travels fast.‎ ‎ How has this speed of communication changed the world? To many people, the world has become smaller. Of course this does not mean that the world is really becoming smaller. It means that the world seems smaller. Two hundred years ago, communication between two countries took a long time. In the 17th and 18th centuries, it took six weeks for news from Europe to reach America. This time difference influenced people’s actions. For example, a fight, or a war in 1812 between England and the United States could have been avoided (避免). A peace agreement had already been signed (签署). Peace was made in England, but the news of peace took six weeks to reach America. During these six weeks, the large and serious War of New Orleans was fought. Many people lost their lives after the peace agreement had been signed. In the past, communication took much more time than it does now.‎ ‎ With the help of modern technology, it’s much easier to get more information within a short time. Our lives are becoming faster and faster.‎ Title: The 62 Is Getting Smaller Theme[来源:学,科,网Z,X,X,K]‎ ‎ 63 between people or countries is becoming much easier because of television, telephone, radio and the Internet.‎ Ideas and news of events spread quickly 64 the world.‎ Examples ‎ ‎(at 66 )‎ People can know the results of a vote that is being held in another country within 65 .‎ An international football match comes into the homes of everyone with a TV set.‎ People from distant countries give their 67 within hours when they know the news of a disaster like an earthquake or a flood.‎ ‎ 68 to modern technology, information goes faster now.‎ Examples ‎ ‎(in the past)‎ Two 69 ago, communication between the two countries took a long time.‎ The news of peace agreement signed in 70 took six weeks to reach America.‎ Conclusion Now communication takes 71 time than it did in the past. So it’s much easier to communicate with others.‎ ‎62．world 63．communication 64．throughout 65．seconds 66．present 67． help 68．Due/Owing/Thanks 69．centuries 70．England 71．less