【题目】语法填空

阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（不多于3个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。

Are you facing a situation that looks impossible to fix?

In 1969, the pollution was terrible along the Cuyahoga River Cleveland, Ohio. It 【1】 (be) unimaginable that it could ever be cleaned up. The river was so polluted that it 【2】(actual) caught fire and burned. Now, years later, this river is one of 【3】 most outstanding examples of environmental cleanup.

But the river wasn’t changed in a few days 【4】 even a few months. It took years of work 【5】 (reduce) the industrial pollution and clean the water. Finally, that hard work paid off and now the water in the river is【6】(clean) than ever.

Maybe you are facing an impossible situation. Maybe you leave a habit 【7】is driving your family crazy. Possibly you drink too much or don’t know how to control your credit card use. When you face such an impossible situation, don’t you want a quick fix and something to change immediately?

While there are 【8】 (amaze) stories of instant transformation, for most of us the【9】 (change) are gradual and require a lot of effort and work, like cleaning up a polluted river. Just be 【10】 (patience)

【题目】

【1】That was an ____________(令人尴尬的) situation for me.

【2】I was most i____________(使印象深刻) with the hardworking students when visiting the school.

【3】I would a____________(感激) it if you could do me a favor at the party.

【4】The natural ____________(景色) of the island is breathtaking.

【5】F____________(幸运地), no one got injured in the accident.

【6】They looked at him with a ____________(混合物) of horror, envy, and awe.

【7】The famous company mainly c____________(集中注意力) on children’s programes.

【8】We are ready to begin a discussion ____________(立刻).

【9】They ____________(交换) glances with each other at the breaking news.

【10】Betty and Ann are good friends, but they have different ___________(态度) to their jobs.

【题目】短文改错

假设英语课上，老师要求同桌之间互换修改作文，请修改你同桌的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误, 每句中最多有两处, 每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加, 删除或修改。

增加:在缺词处加一个漏字符号（^）,并在其下面写出该加的词。

删除:把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。

修改:在错词下划一横线, 并在该词下面写出修改后的词。

注意: 1. 每处错误及其修改均限一词。

2. 只允许修改10处, 多者（从第11处起）不计分。

Last weekend we go mountain climbing. Even the heavy rain in the morning could not prevent us going. Set off very early, we went along an extreme narrow road, all in high spirits.

On every side of the road was green fields and some farm houses. We could hear the sound of the rain and our footsteps mixing with our laughter. At noon we reached the top of the mountain. That surprised us most there was the beauty of scenes. After having short rest there and sharing with the food we had brought, we started going down. It rained even harder. We were wet to the skin, and we still sang and laughed happily.

【题目】The little boy isn’t getting on well in math and worse still, he often fights with other students. With her son ________, she feels very ________.

A. disappointing; worrying

B. disappointed; worried

C. disappointing; worried

D. disappointed; worrying

【题目】根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

Get a Better Night’s Sleep

You’re trying to get a good night’s sleep, but why do you still find yourself staring at the ceiling? It’s time to listen to what some unexpected experts have to say.

Get the Basic Equipment Right.

There’s really good study on the basic equipment for sleep. 【1】 Firstly, most people prefer a mattress （床垫）that is not too hard and not too soft. Secondly, if your mattress is eight to ten years old, you should get a new one. Seventy-two percent of people said they slept better on their new mattress than they did on their old one.

【2】

Watching TV at night may seem relaxing. However, it beams light into your eyes, which is a “warning” signal for the brain. 【3】 Besides, the cooler white and blue light from a computer screen encourages brain activity and makes your brain difficult to calm down. Download the software at stereopsis.com /flux. It gradually makes your screen less bright at sunset, turning its colors a warmer red one.

Keep you Cool.

One of the best signals from the body to go to sleep is a decrease in body temperature. I suggest sleeping in a very cool environment, about 19℃. A hot bath will increase your skin temperature, which finally decreases your main body temperature. 【4】

Make Sleeping Pets Lie.

Sometimes your dogs might need the noise of machines. Many dogs are sensitive to noises outside, like other dogs barking or neighbors coming home late. A noisyspan> machine will drown out the noises that are keeping your pet up, which keep your pet from waking you. 【5】 . If you keep them awake during the day, they’re more likely to sleep at night.

A. Read a book before bed instead.

B. Take a bath a half-hour or so before bedtime.

C. You also learn dogs sleep when they’re bored.

D. The dog is very loyal to his master.

E. It proved two theories.

F. You don’t need a really beautiful mattress.

G. Switch off the Box.

【题目】Jack Baines is a self-made millionaire, but his beginnings were very lowly. He was the youngest of eight children. His father had a in a cotton mill (纱厂), but he was often to work because of poor health. The family couldn’t to pay the rent or bills, and the children often went _. After leaving school at the age of 14, Jack was __ what to do when Mr Walker, his old teacher, offered to lend him ￡100 to start his own _ _.

It was just after the war. Raw materials were not enough, and Jack saw a _ in scrap metal(废弃金属). He bought bits of metal and stored it in an old garage. When he had built up a large amount, he sold it and plenty of money.

Jack working hard. After one year he succeeded in the ￡100.

By the time Jack was 30 years old he had his first million, and he wanted to this achievement by doing something “ __ ”. With all his money it was to build a beautiful home for himself and his parents. In 1959, “Baines Castle” was built in the _ of the Lancashire countryside. It was one of the finest buildings in the country.

Jack has recently sold “Baines Castle” for ￡500 million, Jack still can’t get used to the good life. He can be found drinking with the locals at the local pub(酒吧).

“I remember being very as a child, but never as a child,” says Jack, “and I will never forget where I came from and who I am.”

【1】A. work B. job C. company D. house

【2】A. able B. glad C. eager D. unable

【3】A. offer B. like C. afford D. expect

【4】A. wrong B. ill C. hungry D. bad

【5】A. seeing B. doubting C. wondering D. preparing

【6】A. school B. farm C. store D. business

【7】A. problem B. future C. purpose D. principle

【8】A. spent B. borrowed C. wasted D. earned

【9】A. preferred B. enjoyed C. promised D. hated

【10】A. paying back B. making up C. developing into D. bringing up

【11】A. given B. taken C. made D. lost

【12】A. celebrate B. honor C. remember D. recognize

【13】A. common B. simple C. grand D. boring

【14】A. impossible B. obvious C. possible D. basic

【15】A. ground B. front C. spot D. heart

【16】A. so B. and C. or D. but

【17】A. living B. sparing C. using D. keeping

【18】A. never B. often C. sometimes D. seldom

【19】A. rich B. poor C. healthy D. well

【20】A. unhappy B. satisfied C. proud D. happy

【题目】Dear Grandma,

It was nice seeing you at Christmas．You looked so happy!

After losing two grandparents within the past year, I have taken some time to reflect on what is most important．I want to let you know what a positive influence you have been on me．I am the person I am because of you．

I remember being on your farm a lot when I was younger．I remember the projects you planned for us．We painted rocks to represent our family members．We made doll clothes out of colorful socks．We made many "playhouses" in the woods．

We learned that if you left a bucket of soybeans in the rain, you would soon have a bucket of growing beans．We learned that if we helped pick the strawberries in the morning, we'd have them on our ice cream in the afternoon．We learned that some plants have funny names, like the elephant ear plant．We learned that you could make do with what you had．We learned that making things out of paper and cardboard was more fun than what came inside the packaging．We learned it was OK to get dirty, but Grandma would wash us up before Mom came．

You once made models of everyone's houses, which made me want to be an architect．Another time, you made quilts for all of the grandkids．I still use mine every night．The edge has worn out．

But you taught me how to fix it．

I love and respect you．You are always patient, with a quiet determination．

Grandma, thank you for everything you have taught me．I hope that I am able to pass on all these memories and skills to my children and grandchildren．

Love always,

Kelly

【1】After losing two grandparents, the author began to _____．

A．realize her grandma's influence on her

B．become a person like her grandma

C．write to her grandma regularly

D．like her grandma very much

【2】On her grandma's farm, Kelly learned to ______．

A．make strawberry ice cream

B．name different funny plants

C．mend the worn-out edge of her quilt

D．use cupboards to make models of houses

【3】Kelly's grandma ______．

A．was willing to help others

B．was skilled in making things

C．wanted Kelly to be an architect

D．disliked the kids' bad behaviors

【4】Kelly wrote this letter mainly to ______．

A．send her grandma best wishes for Christmas

B．show love and respect for her grandma

C．recall her happy life on the farm

D．ask her grandma for help

【题目】 More than half a century ago, there were 4, 000 drive-in movie theaters in the United States, and watching a movie from your car was a popular way to spend an evening. But with the number of drive-ins reduced to just a few hundred, outdoor movie has been popping up across the nation. Going to an open-air theater has become a modern summer pastime for an increasing number of movie fans.

In recent years, outdoor movie screenings have come up in parks, vacant lots and shopping malls around the nation. On average, about 1,000 people attend each movie night. It attracts a lot of young professionals, young workers and residents nearby. For some, the outdoor movies bring back the memories of the drive-in theaters of their youths. But for the majorities, they think it is comparable to the atmosphere of drive-ins, as they can bring friends, food, good wine, and watch the movie together.

The returning of Americans’ love affair with outdoor movies makes Stephen Bastas ever busier. His seven-member crew sets up screens in various locations mostly in the Washington area every day throughout the summer. They are doing pretty well and they hope to continue the trend. And it looks like they are going to. That’s because many fans say there is nothing like watching a movie on a breezy summer evening under the stars.

【1】In the first paragraph, the author tries to tell us _____.

A. outdoor movies attracts more movie-lovers

B. summer brings back more drive-in movie fans

C. drive-in movie theaters have already disappeared

D. watching a movie from your car is becoming more popular

【2】Most people choose to go to an outdoor movie mainly because they can _____.

A. have snacks before the movie

B. cheer up with young friends

C. bring back good old days

D. enjoy the casual atmosphere

【3】From the text, we can learn that Stephen Bastas is most probably _____.

A. a movie maker

B. an outdoor movie fan

C. a movie director

D. an open-air theater operator

【4】How does Stephen Bastas feel about the future of outdoor movie?

A. Optimistic. B. Amazed.

C. Worried. D. Disappointed.

【题目】阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。

All scientists subscribe 【1】 the view that it is human activities that have caused the global warming. Huge 【2】 (quantity) of carbon dioxide produced by burning fuels like coal, natural gas and oil 【3】 (result) in the "greenhouse effect". All scientists also agree that the levels of carbon dioxide keep on 【4】 (increase), so more heat energy tends to be 【5】 (trap) in the atmosphere. 【6】 the scientists have different attitudes towards this phenomenon. On the one hand, some think the 【7】 of increasing the temperature by 5 degrees would be a catastrophe. On the other hand, others are 【8】 to this view and believe that there will be few bad environmental 【9】 caused by more carbon dioxide. On the contrary, they think it will be beneficial to plants, crops and a greater range of animals, 【10】 will make people's life better.

【题目】One morning Wangpeng sat in his empty restaurant feeling very frustrated and 【1】 (know) why there were no customers in his restaurant. Suddenly he saw his friend 【2】 (hurry) by. To figure out why Li Chang wasn’t coming to eat in his restaurant just 【3】 he always did, he followed him to a small new restaurant. 【4】 (curious) drove him inside. There Wangpeng met Yonghui, the owner of the new restaurant, whose diet was mainly slimming food to help people lose weight and be fit in a short time. After his research, Wangpeng discovered the weaknesses and 【5】 (strong) of the diets both in his and Yonghui’s restaurants. 【6】 (drive) back home, Wangpeng rewrote his sign. The competition between them was 【7】 .

A few weeks later, Wangpeng and Yonghui met again in his restaurant. Instead of 【8】(quarrel) with each other, they combined their ideas and provided a 【9】 (balance) menu with food full of energy and fibre. Finally they got 【10】 (marry) and lived happily.