第二部分:语言知识及运用(满分25分)
第一节完形填空(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)
Trees are useful to man in three very important ways. They provide him with wood and other __21__ ; they give him shade; they help to prevent drought(干旱)and __22__.
Unfortunately, in many parts of the world, man has not realized that the third of these services is the most important.
Two thousand years ago a rich and powerful country cut down its trees to build warships, with which to gain itself an empire. It gained the empire, but,__23__its trees, its soil became hard and poor. When the empire fell to__24__,the home country found itself faced by floods and starvation.
Even where a government realizes the importance of a plentiful supply of trees, it is difficult for__25__to persuade the villager to see this. The villager wants wood to cook his food with ; and he can earn money by making charcoal or selling wood to the townsman. He is usually too lazy or too careless to plant and look after new trees. So, unless the government has a good system of control, or can__26__the people, the forests will slowly disappear.
This does not only mean that the villagers’ sons and grandsons have__27__trees. The results are even more serious; for where there are trees, their roots break the soil up—allowing the rain to sink in—and also bind(结合)the soil, thus preventing its__28__washed away easily, but where there are no trees ,the rain falls on hard ground and carrying__29__with it the rich top soil, in which crops__30__so well. With all the topsoil gone, nothing remains but worthless desert.
21.A. uses B. products C. production D. result
22.A. floods B. soil C. air D .sunlight
23.A. with B. by C. on D. without
24.A. break B. unite C. bits D. pieces
25.A. it B. them C. he D. they
26.A. ask B. educate C. want D. remove
27.A. a few B. fewer C. a little D. little
28.A. been B. being C. is D. was
29.A. away B. off C. with D. by
30.A. come B. grow C. get D. Turn
Our children grew up on peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, although my husband and I sometimes sneak one late at night with a glass of milk. I believe that the success of this 31 lovedconcoction(混合物) lies not in the brand of peanut butter, 32 in the jelly. The right jelly 33 the palate, and homemade is the only choice.
My mother-in-law was the jelly maker in this family. This limited choice was a welcome 34in the days of toddlers, siblings and puppies. All I did was to 35 baby food jars, which my mother-in-law would seal with wax(蜡) and36 back home with us.37 I wanted to make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich , all I had to do was reach for one of little jars. Jelly making was just a way of 38 for my mother-in-law. She always did it, setting the39 jelly on the shelves .
My father-in-law died several years ago and this past December, she also40 . Among the things in the house to be divided by her children were the 41 canned goods.
The other day I reached my pantry(储物间) for jelly for a quick sandwich. Sitting all alone on the far side of the shelf was a small jar of grape jelly, whose lid was 42 in places. 43 on it were “GR” for grape and the year when the jelly was made.
As I picked up the jar, I suddenly realized something that I had44 to see earlier. This was the last jar we would ever have from the 45 , loving hands . We hardly ever opened a jar of jelly at table without 46 about those thousands of little jars she had filled. It seems like such a small thing, and most days it was something that was 47 for granted.
No longer was it just a jar of jelly. It was the end of a family 48 . We have hundreds of pictures and many more memories that we expect to 49 the years and to pass on to our children. The jar of jelly won’t keep that long. It will either have to be eaten or50 ...but not today.
A.consequently B.mentally C.universally D.absolutely
A.rather than B.but rather C.or rather D.other than
A.frustrates B.excites C.surprises D.delights
A.alarm B.reminder C.relief D.belief
A.save B.protect C.tick D.possess
A.hold B.put C.check D.send
A.Wherever B.Whenever C.Whatever D.However
A.life B.competence C.challenge D.profession
A.flattered B.flashed C.accomplished D.figured
A.gave away B.broke away C.passed away D.put away
A.fragrant B.charming C.historic D.remaining
A.rusty B.dull C.awkward D.musty
A.Written B.Attached C.Described D.Conveyed
A.postponed B.rejected C.failed D.avoided
A.superb B.patient C.academic D.mature
A.kidding B.remarking C.recommending D.commenting
A.considered B.taken C.looked D.treated
A.rule B.principle C.religion D.tradition
A.reflect B.survive C.associate D.remind
A.put out B.run out C.thrown out D.brought out
When a rather dirty, poorly dressed person kneels at your feet and puts out his hands to beg _36____a few coins, do you hurry on, not ___37___ what to do, or do you feel sad and hurriedly ___38___ some money? What should our attitude__39__ beggars be? There can be no question that the world is full of terribly sad stories. It ___40___ be terrible to have no idea where our next meal is going to come from. It seems ___41___ not to give some money to beggars.
__42____, most of the world’s great religions order us to be open-hearted and ___43__what we have with those less lucky than ourselves. But has the world changed? Maybe what was morally right in the old days, ___44___ one knew exactly who in the village had suffered misfortune and needed help, is no longer the best idea. Quite a few people will not give to beggars. Let us look at their ___45__.
First, some believe that many city beggars dress up ___46___ to look pitiable and actually make a good ___47___ from begging. Giving to beggars only encourages this sort of evil(恶行). __48___, there is the worry that the money you give will be spent on beer, wine or drugs. Thirdly, there is the opinion__49____there is no real excuse for begging. One might be poor, but that is no reason for losing one’s sense of ___50___ and self-dependence.
Related to this is the opinion that the problem should be handled by the government __51____ordinary people. Some people think beggars should go to the local government department and __52____ help.
It is hard to come to any final conclusion: there are various __53___and we must __54___ them differently. A few coins can save a life in some situations, and even if the money is wasted, that does not take away the moral goodness of the__55____.
A.to B.with C.at D.for
A.knowing B.expecting C.demanding D.settling
A.put away B.hand over C.take in D.get out
A.at B.in C.over D.towards
A.must B.can C.need D.might
A.warm-hearted B.generous C.cruel D.considerate
A.Strangely B.Honestly C.Certainly D.Surprisingly
A.give B.donate C.share D.contribute
A.why B.when C.what D.how
A.arguments B.quarrels C.sayings D.talks
A.on show B.on purpose C.for fun D.by accident
A.money B.comfort C.living D.decision
A.Secondly B.Surely C.Possibly D.Then
A.what B.whether C.that D.which
A.goodness B.pride C.security D.responsibility
A.rather than B.or rather C.other than D.but also
A.produce B.receive C.earn D.offer
A.cases B.events C.conditions D.states
A.go with B.communicate with C.deal with D.meet with
A.giver B.receiver C.villager D.government
Charlie Chaplin was the first international star of the modern times. He was especially beloved for his Little Tramp 36 . He was the first screen artist to write, 37 and perform in his own films; in fact, 38 , Charlie Chaplin even wrote the music for his movies. He was also the first artist to use his work to pass a 39 of equality and justice for all- 40 for the “little guy”. Charlie Chaplin’s career and life made 41 the first global icon (偶像); his too small hat, his too large shoes and his trademark moustache were instantly 42 by audiences from Chicago to China, from Iowa City to India. And they 43 are today. All of these make Charlie Chaplin the first citizen of our global village.
Chaplin, a native of London, was born in 44 on April 16, 1889 to music hall performers. Chaplin only saw his 45 twice until the age of seven. The man 46 him and his mother about a year after Chaplin was 47 . During Chaplin’s earliest years, his mother was a (n) 48 and performer. Then her voice gave out, her stage career 49 , and she began actively 50 Church of England services. At the age of 51 , Chaplin’s mother was considered insane and sent to Cane Hill lunatic asylum(疯人院), and the 52 sent Charlie and his brother to live with his father, 53 had by then stopped all payments of child support.
Charlie Chaplin lived with his father only a short time 54 his mother was released from the lunatic asylum and then 55 Charlie and his brother to live with her once again.
A.behavior B.character C.personality D.quality
A.act B.direct C.shoot D.edit
A.in case of B.in this case C.in some cases D.in case
A.possibility B.culture C.message D.importance
A.generally B.especially C.specially D.totally
A.him B.them C.us D.it
A.recognized B.believed C.realized D.known
A.really B.always C.still D.ever
A.happiness B.poverty C.luck D.nature
A.brother B.teacher C.mother D.father
A.taught B.left C.loved D.expected
A.born B.young C.ill D.old
A.actor B.artist C.singer D.dancer
A.ended B.began C.broke D.continued
A.serving B.attending C.joining D.asking
A.seven B.eight C.nine D.ten
A.mother B.police C.court D.family
A.which B.whomever C.whoever D.who
A.then B.before C.when D.until
A.picked up B.A took away C.took apart D.brought up
A little boy almost thought of himself as the most unfortunate child in the world because a disease made his leg lame.He 36 played with his classmates.When the teacher asked him to answer questions,he always 37 his head without a word.
One 38 the boy’father asked for some saplings(树苗)from the neighbor.He wanted the 39 t0.plant a sapling each person in front of the house。The father said,“Wh6se sapling grows best, 1 will buy him or her a favorite40." Seeing his brothers and sisters watering the trees,however,the boy had an idea.tie,hoped that the tree he planted would 41 soon.S0. after watering it once or twice,he never 42 it.
A few days later,when the little boy went、to see his tree again,he was 43 to find that it didn’t fade but grew some fresh leaves.44 the trees of his brothers and sisters,his tree was even greener.His father kept his45, bought the little boy his favorite gift and said that from the tree he planted,he would become an outstanding 46 when he grew up.
Since then,the little boy slowly became 47 .One night,he lay on the bed but eouldn’t sleep Then he got up and came to the 48.T0 his surprise,his 49 was splashing something onto his tree. 50,he understood——his father had been 51 fertilizing his small tree!
He returned to his room,52 running down 53 passed.The little boy didn’t become a botanist,but he was elected President of the United States.His name was Franklin Rooseveh.
Love is the 54nourishment(营养)of life.55 it is just a drop of clear water,it can still help the tree of life thrive(茁壮成长).
A.bravely B.seldom C.freely D.always
A.raised B.nodded C.lowered D.knocked
A.spring B.moment C.winter D.week
A.neighbors B.friends C.children D.boys
A.sapling B.tree C.gift D.toy
A.die B.grow C.break D.survive
A.1ed to B.attended to C.belonged to D.objected to
A.pleased B.upset C.worried D.surprised
A.Compared with B.Similar to C.Connected to D.Popular with
A.request B.schedule C.promise D.secret
A.president B.botanist C.artist D.researcher
A.smart B.desperate C.optimistic. D.practical
A.field B.courtyard C.park D.farm
A.brother B.sister C.father D.neighbor
A.All of a sudden B.For a moment C.In time D.From then on
A.busily B.quietly C.cautiously D.secretly
A.water B.tears C.sweat D.rain
A.Hours B.Months C.Decades D.Centuries
A.1ast B.only C.1east D.best
A.Even if B.Now that C.If only D.What if
People do not analyze every problem they meet.Sometimes they try to remember a solution from the last time they had a 36 problem.They often accept the opinions or ideas of other people.Other times they begin to act without thinking; they try to find a solution by trial and error. 37 , when all of these methods fail, the person with a problem has to start analyzing.There are six 38 in analyzing a problem.
First the person must recognize that there is a problem.For example, Sam's bicycle is broken, and he cannot ride it to class as he usually does.Sam must 39 that there is a problem with his bicycle.
Next the person must 40 the problem.Before Sam can repair his bicycle, he must know why it does not work.For example, he must 41 the parts that are wrong.
Now the person must look for 42 that will make the problem clearer and lead to 43 solutions.For example, suppose Sam decides that his bike does not work because there is something wrong with the brakes. 44 , he can look in his bicycle repair book and read about brakes, 45 his friends at the bike shop, or look at his brakes carefully.
After 46 the problem, the person should have 47 suggestions for a possible solution.Take Sam as an example 48 , his suggestions might be: tighten or loosen the brakes; buy new brakes and change the old ones.
In the end, one 49 seems to be the solution to the problem.Sometimes the 50 idea comes quite 51 because the thinker suddenly sees something new or sees something in a 52 way.Sam, for example, suddenly sees there is a piece of chewing gum(口香糖)stuck to a brake.He 53 hits on the solution to his problem: he must 54 the brake.
Finally the solution is 55 .Sam does it and finds his bicycle works perfectly.In short, he has solved the problem.
A.usual B.serious C.similar D.common
A.Instead B.Besides C.Otherwise D.However
A.conditions B.ways C.stages D.orders
A.prove B.explain C.show D.see
A.find B.judge C.describe D.face
A.determine B.check C.correct D.recover
A.skills B.answers C.explanation D.information
A.exact B.possible C.real D.special
A.Once in a while B.In other words C.First of all D.At this time
A.talk to B.look for C.agree with D.depend on
A.settling down B.discussing C.comparing with D.studying
A.enough B.extra C.several D.countless
A.again B.secondly C.also D.alone
A.conclusion B.suggestion C.decision D.discovery
A.clear B.next C.final D.new
A.late B.unexpectedly C.clearly D.often
A.different B.simple C.quick D.sudden
A.easily B.fortunately C.clearly D.immediately
A.separate B.clean C.loosen D.remove
A.completed B.recorded C.tested D.accepted