第二节：完形填空（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）
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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Man-made Causes
Man-made causes probably do the most damage. There are many man-made causes. 21 is one of the biggest man-made problems. Pollution 22 in many shapes and sizes. Burning fossil fuels is one thing that causes pollution. Fossil(化石) fuels(燃料)are fuels made of organic matter such as coal, or oil. when fossil fuels are burned they 23 a green house gas called CO2. Also mining coal and oil allows methane to escape. How does it escape? Methane(甲烷)is 24 in the ground. 25 coal or oil is mined you have to dig up the earth a little. When you dig up the fossil fuels you dig up the methane as well.
Another major man-made 26 of Global Warming is population. More people 27 more food, and more methods of transportation, right? That means more methane because 28 will be more burning of fossil fuels, 29 more agriculture. Now you’re probably thinking, “Wait a minute, you said agriculture is going to be damaged by Global Warming, but 30 you’re saying agriculture is going to help cause Global Warming?” Well, have you 31 been in a barn filled with animals and you smell something 32 ? You re 33 methane. Another source of methane is manure. Because more food is needed we have to raise food. Animals like cows are a source of food which means more manure and methane. Another problem 34 the increasing population is 35 . More people means more cars, and more cares means more pollution. Also, many people have more than one car.
Since CO2 contributes to global warming, the increase in population makes the problem worse because we breathe out CO2. 36 , the trees that change our CO2 to oxygen are being demolished because we’re using the land that we cut the trees down from as property 37 our homes and buildings. We are not replacing the trees(an important part of our ecosystem), so we are 38 taking 39 of our natural resources and giving nothing back in 40 .
21．A．Pollution B．Damage C．Fossil D．Transportation
22．A．goes B．comes C．takes D．moves
23．A．give off B．look out C．burn away D．take in
24．A．originally B．mostly C．naturally D．usually
25．A．Because B．When C．While D．But
26．A．reason B．excuse C．cause D．problem
27．A．eats B．takes C．produces D．means
28．A．it B．there C．that D．they
29．A．and B．or C．though D．but
30．A．then B．there C．before D．now
31．A．ever B．yet C．still D．even
32．A．Pleasant B．terrible C．sweet D．nice
33．A．feeling B．using C．looking D．smelling
34．A．of B．as C．with D．for
35．A．pollution B．population C．warming D．transportation
36．A．Also B．However C．Therefore D．Thus
37．A．as B．for C．like D．to
38．A．Quickly B．constantly C．surely D．usually
39．A．use B．part C．hold D．advantage
40．A．return B．turn C．general D．Total
The Secret of Happiness
An old man walked slowly into a restaurant with his cane（拐杖）. His overcoat and worn-out shoes made him stand out from the usual Saturday morning breakfast crowd.
A young waitress named Mary watched him move toward a by the window. Mary ran over to him, and said, “Here, Sir. Let me give you a hand with that .”
Without a word, he smiled and nodded a thank-you. She pulled the chair away from the table and helped him get seated . In a soft, clear he said, “Thank you, Miss. And bless you for your .”
“You’re welcome, Sir,” she responded. “I’ll be in a moment, and if you need anything in the meantime, just wave at me!”
After he had finished a meal, Mary helped him up from his chair, him his cane, and walked with him to the front door. Holding the door open for him, she said, “Come back and see us, Sir!” The old man around and smiled.
When Mary went to clean his table, she was to find a business card, a one-hundred-dollar bill and a which read, “Dear Mary, I respect (尊敬) you very much, and you respect yourself too. It shows the way you treat others. You have found the secret of ! Your kind gestures will shine through those who meet you.”
Actually the man she had served was the of the restaurant. That was the first time that she or any of his employees had seen him.
A．clean B．old C．strange D．funny
A．room B．waiter C．table D．girl
A．chair B．dish C．desk D．menu
A．saying B．speaking C．reading D．telling
A．sadly B．quietly C．gradually D．safely
A．language B．sound C．attitude D．voice
A．attention B．kindness C．invitation D．cooperation
A．ready B．busy C．back D．fine
A．cheap B．expensive C．terrible D．delicious
A．showed B．handed C．lent D．took
A．turned B．walked C．looked D．moved
A．excited B．worried C．disappointed D．surprised
A．note B．tip C．message D．title
A．kindness B．unselfishness C．happiness D．helpfulness
A．customer B．owner C．partner D．host
Long ago I came to the city near my hometown to find a job. I met all kinds of and so I used up all my money soon.
One day, I got on a bus quietly at dusk when most people got off work. Suddenly, a cried loudly, “Someone has my money!” I felt , because his money was in my . Some people suggested the bus be driven to the police station, but some were against it because they were in a hurry to go back home. The whole bus was very . The driver then stopped the bus by the road and turned on the lights to the money. At that time, one passenger said, “Turn off the lights and give the thief a chance to take out the money.” Then the bus got . When I was still struggling (斗争) in mind whether to take out the money or not, the lights were on again. There was no money on the floor. Someone said again, “Give him one more .” Then the lights were off again. My heart kept beating fast. The lights were on again but they got the result. The passengers were in heated discussion again. At that time, someone said again, “Give him the chance!” Suddenly I felt and took out all the money when the lights were off again.
For many years I have felt to the one who gave me three chances to my mistake. When the first and second chances come, you may not be prepared well or don’t have enough to act. When the third chance comes you should know clearly what you should do.
A．difficulties B．strangers C．dangers D．chances
A．thief B．driver C．passenger D．policeman
A．borrowed B．received C．paid D．stolen
A．sad B．calm C．nervous D．angry
A．mind B．bank C．house D．hand
A．noisy B．dirty C．bright D．empty
A．take out B．give back C．search for D．throw away
A．cold B．dark C．clean D．crowded
A．reason B．way C．chance D．choice
A．strange B．exciting C．second D．same
A．last B．only C．fair D．good
A．upset B．awakened C．pleased D．interested
A．painful B．sorry C．lucky D．grateful
A．make B．try C．repeat D．correct
A．strength B．skill C．courage D．experience
Whenever we hear about “the homeless”, most of us think of the Developing world. But the is that homelessness is everywhere. For example, how many of us would expect to see people living on the streets of a country like Germany?
Kurt Muller and his wife Rita have spent eleven years making for the homeless of Berlin, Germany's capital. They first one long hot summer when most Germans were on holiday. Kurt and his wife stayed at home, made sandwiches, a table in the street and gave food to the homeless.
The Mullers soon realized that food and clothing weren't . “What these people also need is warmth and ,” says Rita. The Mullers didn't to give their phone number to the street people and told them to phone anytime. Rita there was somebody at home to answer the phone and their home was always to anyone who couldn't face another night on the street.
The couple were soon all their time and money, so Kurt visited food and clothing companies to donations. Today, over thirty companies donate food and other goods to the cause and volunteers help to them to the homeless. The public also give clothes and money and a shoe producer new shoes.
Kurt and Rita receive no for their hard work. “We feel like parents,” says Rita, “and parents shouldn't money for helping their children. The love we get on the streets is our salary.” Though Rita admits she often gets . She says she will continue with her work because she likes the feeling of having made a in the world.
A．result B．idea C．reason D．truth
A．traditional B．developing C．wealthy D．typical
A．preparations B．meals C．house D．suggestions
A．began B．met C．called D．left
A．asleep B．alone C．away D．across
A．brought up B．put aside C．set up D．gave away
A．enough B．necessary C．helpful D．expensive
A．caring B．freedom C．courage D．fame
A．pretend B．agree C．hesitate D．intend
A．make sense B．make sure C．found out D．worked out
A．near B．crowded C．noisy D．open
A．costing B．wasting C．spending D．taking
A．pay for B．ask for C．look into D．carry out
A．regularly B．calmly C．completely D．roughly
A．advertise B．sell C．deliver D．lend
A．collects B．produces C．designs D．donates
A．permission B．payment C．direction D．support
A．borrow B．raise C．expect D．save
A．tired B．excited C．surprised D．amused
A．profit B．rule C．decision D．difference
My first visit to London was one and a half years ago. It was a wonderful .
I stayed in the city for three weeks, and it a good impression on me.
I visited the Tower Bridge and the famous Big Ben clock, I dreamed of seeing in the past. And I went on a tourist on the River Thames and saw two coasts.
I to the Tower of London, and I want to say that it is a very interesting Place. I found out that a long time ago, it was a prison. Later it a castle for the royal family. Or maybe it is not; I’m not . But later they left this place and lived in Buckingham Palace and Kensington Palace.
In London, you can also nature. There are many such as Regent’s Park, Hyde Park, Green Park, St. James Park, and Holland Park. These parks are wonderful green, places where you can and escape the noise of the city.
Trafalgar Square is a popular for students and other young people. You will find lots of there. If you have time, you can feed them and they will be very . You can buy special food for them, but be ! Tons of birds are going to you if you feed them.
The museums in London also impressed me . I found them interesting because you can about the history of England. I had a wonderful time in London. I really liked it it is a city that is rich in history.
A．story B．trip C．experiment D．scene
A．paid B．took C．did D．made
A．which B．what C．that D．where
A．bus B．train C．Boat D．tower
A．went B．visited C．flew D．saw
A．modern B．useful C．historical D．honorable
A．became B．built C．remained D．chose
A．content B．doubtful C．discouraged D．sure
A．create B．enjoy C．lose D．research
A．museums B．cinemas C．zoos D．parks
A．beautiful B．free C．quiet D．noisy
A．relax B．read C．play D．sleep
A．place B．hall C．theatre D．playground
A．dogs B．pigeons C．tigers D．cats
A．hungry B．different C．anxiou D．happy
A．brave B．patient C．angry D．careful
A．eat B．leave C．surround D．follow
A．deeply B．seriously C．highly D．widely
A．think B．learn C．talk D．teach
A．because B．when C．so D．though
Many parents find it hard to explain to their kids why some movies ,music ,books and magazines are not acceptable for them. One father listened to all the his children gave for wanting to see a particular movie. It had their favorite . Everyone else was seeing it and said it was great. It was only rated PG-13 (parental guidance ) because of in it . The teens did that there was a scene, but it was “ just a little” wrong .It wasn’t anything really However, the father still wouldn’t . He just said, “ No!”
That evening, the father asked his kids if he would like the favorite bread he . He said that he’d “Just a little” something extra. The children asked what it was . The father said it was “ just a little” dog poop (屎). , he quickly assured them it was “ just a little”. All the other ingredients were of good . He was sure the bread would be . Even with their father’s assurance , the teens held firm to their original thoughts, and would not the bread. The father then explained to his children how the they wanted to see with “ just a little” bit of bad stuff in it was just like the bread. It tries to our minds and our lives by deceiving (欺骗) us into that “ just a little” bit of evil won’t matter. The is “just a little” of poop that makes the difference between a great treat and something , which is totally unacceptable.
Now when his father’s children want to something that is of questionable material, the father merely asks them if they want some of his special dog poop bread. That the subject .
A．rules B．challenges C．conditions D．reasons
A．authors B．actors C．magazines D．books
A．bravery B．kindness C．violence D．love
A．report B．admit C．imagine D．guess
A．bad B．unnecessary C．impossible D．difficult
A．turn up B．give in C．speed up D．hold on
A．tasted B．stored C．baked D．bought
A．analyzed B．produced C．prepared D．added
A．calmly B．happily C．sadly D．proudly
A．Thus B．However C．Besides D．Therefore
A．quality B．service C．use D．help
A．big B．fresh C．warm D．delicious
A．make B．fetch C．try D．move
A．picture B．poop C．sight D．movie
A．disturb B．attack C．enter D．change
A．believing B．saying C．predicting D．proving
A．purpose B．truth C．tradition D．theory
A．convincing B．astonishing C．challenging D．disgusting
A．provide B．divide C．see D．doubt
A．closes B．chooses C．brings D．bears