题目内容
5. It took him a while to adapt himself his new surroundings.
5. to
完形填空阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D) 中,选出可以填入空白处的 最佳选项。
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Some people believe that women are better drivers than men.1 ,others think that women make worse drivers. The idea that women make 2 driyers is a stereotype(刻板印象) . It comes from a time when women drove less than men,and 3 was seen as a man's responsibility,mere are certainly 4 views on this controversial questioji , 5 there a number of reasons why a woman, s prsonality makes her a more ccwipe纪咐(能胜任 的) driver.
Firstly,women are more patient and polite towards other road 6 ,such as pedestrians and cyclists. In stressful situations they are more likely to stay 7 , and less likely to be involved in “road rage (愤怒) ” incidents. Secondly,female drivers are more 8 so they take fewer risks,for example when overtaking. Thirdly,they are more responsible and 9 they tend not to drive when tired or after drinking alcohol.
l0,many people argue that women cause accidents because they may react slowly because they 11 confidence. In addition,they are 12 disturbed,for example,by children in the car. Research also 13 that women find map reading more 14 than men,and can have problems with the difference between left and right. Despite the fact that women have more accidents,15 is often cheaper for them because the accidentslend to be minor. In particular,women have accidents when parking. This is because women often have 16 spatial(空间的;) ayareness. In contrast,men to 17 more serious accidents.
To sum up,it can be seen that women make 18 drivers than men because of their 19 . This is generally 20 by the fact that women have fewer accidents and pay lower insurance than men. On balance,it is clear that women are less competitive and aggressive than men behind the wheel and therefore better drivers.
1.A. Besides B. However C. Otherwise D. Therefore
2.A. brighter B. better C. worse D. nicer
3.A. driving B. working C. teaching D. inventing
4.A. popular B. strong C. positive D. different
5.A. since B. unless C. although D. when
6.A. users B. planners C. engineers. D. cleaners
7.A. quiet B. silent C. calm D. healthy
8.A. cautious B. honest C. dangerous D. nervous
9.A. still B. yet C. even D. thus
10.A. At the same time B. In fact
C. On the other hand D. In general
11.A. have B. lack C. share D. lose
12. A. easily B. slightly C. normally D. unexpectedly
13.A. studies B. produces C. explores D. shows
14.A. interesting B. important C. difficult D. relaxing
15.A. route B. insurance C. license D. equipment
16.A. poor B. deep C. direct D. full
17. A. survive B. cause C. prevent D. record
18.A. cleverer B. happier C. greater D. safer
19.A. confidence B. habit C. faith D. personality
20.A. decided B. supported C. affected D. expressed
3. “What do you do to keep fit?” “I go j and swimming."
根据下面各句句意以及所给单词的首字母或汉语提示词,写出该单词的正确形式(每空一词)。
1. It took time to (使适应) myself to motherhood.
8. Speaking through a(n) i , the President said that the talks were going well.
4. I rang her and she said she’d like to come round.
用适当的关系词填空。
1. The girl I saw told me to come back today.
根据括号内的汉语提示补全下面句子(每空一 词)。
1. The charity aims to provide assistance to(在困难中的人们) .
5. A good deal of my time is taken with reading critical essays and reviews.