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黄浦新王牌高中英语补习班语法填空专练模拟-语法填空(A) One night I decided to spend some time building a happier and closer relationship with my daughter. As she _25_ (ask) me to play chess with here, I suggested a game and she eagerly accepted. It was a school night, however, and at nine oclock my daughter asked if I _26_ hurry my moves, because she needed to go to bed; she had to get up at six in the morning. I knew she had strict sleeping habits, _27_ I thought she ought to be able to give up some of this strictness. I said to her, “What fun it is! Why not stay up late for once.” We played on for _28_ fifteen minutes, during which time she looked anxious. Finally she said, “Please, Daddy, do it quickly/” “No,” I replied, “_29_ you want to play it well, youre going to play it slowly.” And so we continued until suddenly my daughter burst into tears, and admitted _30_(beat). Clearly, I had made a mistake. I had started the evening wanting to have a happy time with my daughter but had allowed my intention to win to become more important than my relationship with my daughter. When I was a child, my desire _31_(win) served me well. As a parent, I realized that it got in my way. So I had to change. (B)While income worry is a rather common problem of the aged, loneliness is another problem that aged parents may face. Of all the reasons _32_ explain their loneliness, a large geographical distance between parents and their children is the major one. This phenomenon is commonly known as “ Empty Nest Syndrome”(空巢综合症). In order to seek _33_ chances outside their countries, many young people have gone abroad, _34_ their parents behind with no clear idea of when they will return home. Their parents spend countless lonely days and nights, taking care of themselves, in the hope that someday their children will come back to stay with them. The fact _35_ most of these young people have gone to Europeanized or Americanized societies makes it unlikely that they will hold as tightly to the value of duty _36_ they would have if they had not left their countries. Whatever the case, it has been noted that the values they hold do not necessarily match _37_ they actually do. This geographical and cultural distance also prevents the grown-up children from providing response_38_ the needs of their aged parents. The situation in which grown-up children live far away from their aged parents _39_(describe) as “distant parent phenomenon”, _40_ is common both in developed countries and in developing countries. Our society has not yet been well prepared for “ Empty Nest Syndrome”.II. Grammar and Vocabulary (A)One of my most surprising findings as a student is 25 parents do not always accept your adulthood. I was always told that once you get to college, your parents realize that you have been living 26 your own and can make your own decisions. This idea was rejected 27 I came home for Thanksgiving. At first, everything was going as 28 (smoothly) as possible. The first night I went to the Berkeley campus to visit my friend Sara, without any argument from my mother. 29 when I called her to say I had decided to spend the night at Saras dorm, my mom informed me that she wanted me home at one a.m. I was wild with anger! I 30 (make) my own decisions how late a young man should stay out for several months. However much I tried to reason with my mother, she insisted things are different when I am home, and that they were the 31 paying my bills. And kids, this is true. No matter how much you want to fight it, mommy and daddy are still holding the purse strings, whether you are 18 or not. Sometimes it is best to sit back, shut up, and do 32 they ask. (B)A land free from destruction, plus wealth, natural resources, and labor supply all these were important factors in helping England to become the center for the Industrial Revolution, but they were not enough. Something else 33 (need) to start the industrial process. That “something special” was men creative individuals 34 could invent machines, find new sources of power, and establish business organizations to reshape society.The men who created the machines of the Industrial Revolution came from many backgrounds and many occupations. Many of them were more inventors than scientists. A pure scientist appreciates 35 (conduct) his research accurately. He is not necessarily working 36 _ his findings can be used. An inventor or one interested in applied science is usually trying to make something that has a concrete use. He may strive 37 (solve) a problem by using the theories of science or by experimenting through trial and error. Regardless of his method, he is working to obtain 38 specific result: the construction of a harvesting machine, the burning of a light bulb, or one of many other objectives.Many of the people who developed the machines of the Industrial Revolution were inventors, not 39 (train) scientists. A few were both scientists and inventors. Even those who had little or no training in science 40 not have made their inventions if a groundwork had not been laid by scientists years before.II. Grammar and Vocabulary(A)The California state assembly recently approved the so-called Paris Hilton bill, which prevents dogs 25_ occupying the drivers seat in a moving vehicle. The bill passed 26_ Democrats wanted to make an example of Miss Hilton. They think she is a “little rich girl” who always gets her way; plus, her daddy is a big contributor to the Republican Party. “The judge 27_ have put her in jail for four months,” said one Democrat when Paris got only a four-day jail sentence for driving while drunk.28_ (drive) around town with her little dog Lovey hanging out the drivers window, Paris is a familiar sight throughout Los Angeles. Pictures of her and Lovey are common in newspapers and magazines.“That dog is a deadly threat to everyone on the streets and the sidewalks,” said assembly leader Fabian Nunez. “We wrote this bill to protect the public. Theres no telling 29_ the dog might cause her to drive into a crowd of pedestrians. 30_ Paris wants to be with her dog, let her chauffeur do the driving. The state assembly is responsible for protecting people, and we take that responsibility seriously.”The assembly bill passed by a vote of 44 to 11. The state senate(参议院) 31_(expect) to approve the bill, and Governor Schwarzenegger has promised to sign it. “I love dogs,” he said, “but when it comes to 32_ (protect) the people of California, dogs will have to take a back seat.”The eleven assembly members who objected to the bill were all Republicans. “While Californians,” said Republican Tom Ridge, “are being attacked daily by murderers, rapists, and muggers, who do the Democrats protect citizens froma 33_ (spoil) little girl and her dog!”(B)He almost killed somebody, but one minute changed his life. This beautiful story comes from Sherman Rogers book, Foremen: Leaders or Drivers? .In his true-life story, Rogers illustrates the importance of effective relationships. During his college years, Rogers spent 34_ summer in an Idaho(爱达荷州) logging camp. When the superintendent had to leave for a few days, he put Rogers in charge. “35_ if the men refuse to follow my orders?” Rogers asked. He thought of Tony, an immigrant worker who roared all day, giving the other men a hard time. “Fire them,” the superintendent said. Then, as if 36_ (read) Rogers mind, he added, “I suppose you think you are going to fire Tony if you get the chance. Id feel badly about that. I have been logging for 40 years. Tony is the most reliable worker Ive ever had. I know he hates everybody and everything. But he comes in first and leaves last. There has not been an accident for eight years on the hill 37_ he works.”Rogers took over the next day. He went to Tony and spoke to him. “Tony, do you know Im in charge here today?” Tony grunted（发哼声）. “I was going to fire you the first time we fought, but I want you to know Im not,” he told Tony, adding what the superintendent 38_ (say). When he finished, Tony dropped the shovelful of sand he had held and tears streamed down his face. “Why he no tell me dat eight years ago?”That day Tony worked harder than ever before - and he smiled! He later said to Rogers, “My first foreman who ever say, Good work, Tony and it made me feel like Christmas.” Rogers went back to school after that summer. Twelve years later he met Tony again who was now superintendent for railroad construction for one of 39_ (large) logging companies in the West. Rogers asked him how he came to California and happened to have such success. Tony replied, “If it not be for the one minute you talk to me back in Idaho, I keel somebody someday. One minute change my whole life.” Effective managers know the importance of taking a moment to point out 40_ a worker is doing well. But what a difference a minute of affirmation can make in any relationship!II. Grammar and VocabularySection ADirections: After reading the passages below, fill in the blanks to make the passages coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank. (A)Madonna：Singer/actress, born Michigan, USA, 1959Originally a dancer, she had her first popular record Holiday in 1983. In 1985 she began her film career and also married actor Sean Penn, but (25)_ marriage lasted less than four years. Her Blond Ambition Tour in 1990 with special clothes(26)_(design) by Jean Paul Gaultier caused much conflict. Her career took a more respectable direction, however, with the birth of her first child, Lourdes, in 1997, and her performance in the title role of Evita.Pel：footballer, born Edson Arantes do Nascimento, Tres Coracoes, Brazil, 1940(27)_(consider) by many to be the greatest footballer of all time, he became a world star at the age of only seventeen, when Brazil first won the World Cup in Sweden. Perhaps his (28)_(great) success in his life was to win the third World Cup in Mexico in 1970. He played in four World Cup competitions, and scored over 1,200 goals in his career before finally (29)_(retire) in 1977. He (30)_(appoint) Brazilian Special Minister for Sport in 1994.Steffi Graf：tennis player, born Neckerau, Germany, 1969(31)_ Graf turned professional at the age of thirteen, she won her first major tournament in 1986 and became the worlds number one a year later. In 1988 she became the first woman since 1970 to win The Grand Slam (Wimbledon, the US, Australian and French Open tournaments). She (32)_(win) over 100 titles in her career and earned up to $20 million. (B)One in three American children now live with only one parent. (33)_ _ the traditional family of Japan is strong, divorce still went up quickly between 1980 and 1995. (34)_ is more important is that the nature of the family is changing. In Sweden and Denmark, around half of all babies are now born to unmarried parents, and in the United Kingdom and France more than a third. Families are getting smaller. The average Turkish family had seven members in 1970; today it has only five. And in Spain and Italy, (35)_ families were always traditionally large, the birthrate was the lowest in the developed world in 1995. This fall in the birthrate is due to the fact that, as more women have careers, they are waiting longer and longer (36)_(start) a family. The age (37)_ _ the average woman has her first baby is now 28 in Western Europe, and it is getting later.So the nuclear family is clearly changing, but is it in danger of (38)_(disappear) completely?The truth is (39)_ it is still too early to tell. In some countries these patterns are actually reversing. In the United States, Scandinavia and the United Kingdom, the birthrate is rising once more; and in Denmark, for example, marriage is becoming more popular again. In the United States, the divorce rate in fact fell (40)_ 10 per cent between 1980 and 1990, and it is continuing to fall.II. Grammar and VocabularySection A Directions: After reading the passages below, fill in the blanks to make the passages coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks,use one word that best fits each blank.(A)I have to say that my mom is stricter than most parents, and Im the kind of kid who has a lot of my own thoughts.I used to think that shes just a picky person that likes to make things more difficult for me, so we once sat down and talked face to face trying to clarify every misunderstanding we have (25)_ us. I (26)_ (convince) and decided to change my attitude towards her. My mom told me that as we grow, shes also growing, too. Every day, she learns something new about being a mom, and her knowledge of becoming a good mom gradually grows.(27)_ time passes by, I began to realize that most of her rules, or should I say “point of view”, are really to protect us. We teenagers often think that parents are conservative (保守的), and they know nothing about us, but honestly, were actually still too young (28)_ (know) whats really best for us.Parents can be wrong sometimes because nobodys perfect, and they may be just like my mom who is still on her way to (29)_ (be) a perfect parent! So, to those who often argue with their parents like me: next time, when you really disagree with (30)_ your parents say, stop and tell yourself that your parents would never try to do (31)_ to harm you because they love you before you yell at them.Finally, I really want my mom to know how sorry I am for always yelling at her breaking her heart. I really do want to change because I love her just as much as she loves me. (B)When I was in junior high school, darkness began filling my mind. I dont know the day or the reason why it began. All I know is that I started feeling hopeless and worthless. I hid in my room, (32)_ (stare) out of the window, thinking about all my failures. I even questioned (33)_ being alive was worthwhile. My dark mood wasnt constant. It would fade at times, but it always returned.It was my parents that helped me identify the shadow (34)_ hung over my life depression. Depression is (35)_ mental illness that drains your energy and prevents you from enjoying life. It can keep you from succeeding at school or work or from connecting with others. At its (36)_ (bad), depression can even lead to suicide.When your mood is dark, how do you know whether you are depressed or just sad? Think about how long the feelings (37)_ (last). If they have persisted for weeks or months, get help. No one (38)_ face depression alone. If youre depressed, find someone a friend, parent, teacher or pastor and tell them your feelings. Consider seeing a doctor or psychologist, if they are getting worse.When I was depressed, I was (39)_ (embarrass) to tell anyone. I didnt want to seem weak or needy. But when I told my friends, they supported and encouraged me.In fact, (40)_ depression affects many people worldwide, treatments are available and can bring hope and joy back into their life. II. Grammar and VocabularySection AA No trip to South Korea is complete without a visit to its fascinating theme parks. For those who assume that amusement parks are just playgrounds teeming with kids, South Koreas theme parks are sure (25)_(change) their minds.With their charming garden plantations, hot springs and exciting rides, they offer travellers a romantic and exciting getaway. Within the appropriate driving distance from the Korean capital Seoul, there are three theme parks worth (26)_ (visit)Lotte World, Everland and Seoul Land. Everland, the (27)_(large) theme park in South Korea, covering various areas like Festival World, Caribbean Bay and Speedway. It is such (28)_ huge park that you will have to plan in advance where you are investing your time there. Lotte World, (29)_ designer was determined to create a wonderland for fun-seekers, consists of Lotte World Adventure, and movie theatres. You (30)_ also take part in activities such as ice-skating or bowling there