题目内容
19.A sea of green gardens surrounds Windsor Castle in the English countryside.It looks out onto the river Thames and sits next(61)toa hunting ground.It was built just outside of London(62)to protect(protect) the capital from enemies on the west side.Windsor Castle is the oldest and largest(63)occupied( occupy) castle in the world.It was built just after 1066.The castle has a long,rich and troubled history.(64)If the castle walls could talk,they'd have many stories to tell.
King were born and(65)died(die) here.It's been used as the homes of kings and queens for centuries.However,it was also used as a prison during the English Civil War ( 1642-1651).During World War II,the royal family(66)secretly( secret) slept at Windsor Castle because it was safer than London's urban area.
Today,Windsor Castle is the private home of Queen Elizabeth II.When she is not meeting quests at Buckingham Palace,she goes to Windsor Castle.(67)Butthat's not all.Windsor Castle is also open to the public.It is now one of England's most popular(68)attractions(attract).Visitors can look at some of the finest artworks,(69)including(include) the paintings of Rembrandt,as well as the well-kept gardens.What is a better way to learn ab out England(70)thanto enjoy some of the country's finest scenery?
分析 本文主要介绍Windsor Castle的地理位置及历史.
解答 61.to 考查固定搭配.next to意为"紧靠…旁边,贴近",是固定搭配.
62.to protect 考查动词不定式.此处动词不定式表示目的.
63.occupied 考查过去分词.castle是名词,其前用形容词作定语,occupied意为"在使用的".
64.If 考查连词.根据句意:如果城堡会说话,它们会有许多故事要讲.用连词if引导条件状语从句.
65.died 考查动词时态.and是并列连词,它前后连接两个相同的语法成分,was与died都是一般过去时,构成并列谓语.
66.secretly 考查副词.sleep是动词,要用副词修饰,名词secret的副词是secretly.
67.But 考查连词.此处表示转折关系,用连词but.
68.attractions 考查名词.one of意为"…之一",后接名词复数,即attractions.
69.including 考查现在分词.artworks与include之间是动宾关系,用现在分词短语作状语.
70.than 考查比较级.分析句子结构,两个动词不定式短语to learn ab out England和to enjoy some of the country's finest scenery之间比较,用than.
点评 在一篇200词左右的语篇(短文或对话)中留出10处空白,部分空白的后面给出单词的基本形式,要求考生根据上下文填写空白处所需的内容或所提供单词的正确形式,所填写词语不得多于3个单词.要做好语法填空题,理解短文是解题的前提,扎实的词汇、句型和语法知识是基础,英语国家的背景知识是必要的补充.考生须灵活运用语法知识,如单词词性、单词时态、名词单复数、连接词、代词、冠词等判断各空白处应填写的内容.答完后,还要通读全文,核对所填单词形式是否正确,是否符合语境.
One of the(44)D of history is that it allows us to know how famous people(45)Bwhen they were faced with challenges in their life.(46)Athese challenges happened at a certain time in the past or in a(47)C country or culture,all of them can always teach us something (48)D.
Take for example the(49)B of Thomas Edison and how many times he(50)A while on the road to finally inventing the light bulb (电灯泡).He could be held out as an example of a person who(51)D stopped trying.I am sure he was(52)C by those difficulties but he did not let them stop him.He had a(53)B and he just kept trying until he reached success.
Or,think about the story of Abraham Lincoln who(54)D to become President of the United States even though he suffered(55)C losses.Most of us only know about his success.(56)A,his life was not an easy one.His story makes us keep moving forward no matter what(57)D we have in life.
These true history stories will make you stop to reconsider(58)Bor food for thought about going after your dreams even though you may not think you have the courage or the(59)A for now to get w hat you have always wanted.They could help you make decisions and(60)Cwhen you have no idea what to do.They could inspire you to be all that you can be.
41.A.note | B.record | C.chance | D.belief | ||
42.A.reported | B.expected | C.repeated | D.corrected | ||
43.A.mistakes | B.jokes | C.agreements | D.challenges | ||
44.A.events | B.periods | C.roblems | D.advantages | ||
45.A.studied | B.reacted | C.competed | D.explored | ||
46.A.Although | B.Because | C.Unless | D.Whether | ||
47.A.developed | B.poor | C.different | D.popular | ||
48.A.clear | B.simple | C.special | D.useful | ||
49.A.name | B.story | C.position | D.character | ||
50.A.failed | B.watched | C.escaped | D.travelled | ||
51.A.also | B.often | C.still | D.never | ||
52.A.shocked | B.beaten | C.discouraged | D.controlled | ||
53.A.job | B.dream | C.duty | D.power | ||
54.A.happened | B.prepared | C.pretended | D.managed | ||
55.A.hearing | B.weight | C.personal | D.slight | ||
56.A.In fact | B.As usual | C.In all | D.After all | ||
57.A.directions | B.improvements | C.permissions | D.difficulties | ||
58.A.passing by | B.giving up | C.setting off | D.calming down | ||
59.A.ability | B.habit | C.goal | D.choice | ||
60.A.introductions | B.conversations | C.judgements | D.Impressions |
A. | to stand | B. | standing | C. | stood | D. | stand |
Break your main task into smaller goals.This is often the key to a successful plan to achieve challenging objectives that seem to be"mission impossible".
Language learning,similar to mountain climbing to some extent,is a daunting task facing most language learners.However,learning from the above story,we can apply Simpson's method to language study.My top tips for designing a study plan are as follows:
1.Understand what kind of learner you are.
Some people are"visual learners"and remember best by seeing pictures and visualizing things in their mind; others are"auditory"and are happy to learn by listening;"kinesthetic"learners tend to learn by doing things and experience.
2.Realize your own competence.
What are your strengths and weaknesses?Which skill or skills are you going to improve most?Allocate your time to each skill appropriately.It is better to do a little every day than try to"cram"(死记硬背)lots in a short space of time.
3.Write down your plan on a calendar.
Decide which skill and what area you are going to practice each day.More importantly,your plan should be specific and practical.Once you have a clear goal in your mind,write it down on your calendar.Each day you should carry out your plan according to your schedule.Do not delay or make up any excuses because you fail to complete your daily task.
Studying is like climbing a mountain and you should take one step at a time.At first sight,a mountain may seem extremely high and it is impossible for you to reach its peak.However,when you set out to climb it step by step you will find that it is not so difficult as you think.Similarly,it is also true in language learning.You can improve your language skills in each aspect step by step.Don't be frightened by the seemingly hard task.Break it into smaller goals and you will fulfill your dream.
(106)Break/Split/Divideyour main task into smaller goals | |
Introduction | The story of a British mountaineer ◇In 1985,Simpson climbed Siula Grande.After (107)reachingthe peak,he fell and broke his leg. ◇Simpson managed to drag himself to base camp eight kilometers away. ◇He chose immediate goals and then (108)seta time limit. |
(109)Suggestions/Tips/Advice | Understand what kind of learner you are. ◇"Visual learners"learn by seeing pictures and (110)visualizingthings in their mind. ◇"Auditory learners"learn by listening. ◇"Kinesthetic"learners tend to learn by doing things and experience. |
Realize your own competence. ◇Identify your strengths and weaknesses. ◇(111)Allocateyour time to each skill appropriately. ◇Do a little every day (112)ratherthan try to"cram"lots in a short time. | |
Write down your plan on a calendar. ◇Decide which skill and what area you are going to practice each day. ◇(113)Makea specific and practical plan and then write it down on your calendar. ◇Carry out your plan on schedule.Do not delay or make up any excuses for your (114)failingto complete your daily task. | |
Conclusion | Language learning is (115)similarto mountain climbing.Take one step at a time and you will fulfill your dream. |