英语语法填空短文改错专项练习及答案.doc

高二英语语法填空和短文改错专项练习语法填空（一）Do you ever wonder why you yawn? Why do you open your mouth wide and take a deep breath? Well, a scientist at the University of Maryland is searching for the answer.Professor Robert Provine has been studying yawning for the past two years. But he says he still does not know 31 people yawn. In fact, no one seems to know much about it. Professor Provines students have helped him find out more about yawning. They agreed to 32 (watch) while sitting alone in small rooms. In the rooms, they watched television programs, or pictures of people yawning. Or they just sat and 33 (think) about yawning. Students also kept records of when they yawned throughout the day.The professor says he has learned 34 number of things from these experiments. He says yawning seems linked in some way to sleeping. His students yawned most just before sleeping or 35 waking from sleep. He also found that people yawn much when they are _36 (bore ) or not interested in what they are doing. Now, Professor Provine is planning future experiments to help him find the purpose of yawning. He said there is some evidence 37 yawning is linked to 38 (excite). Yawning is common among runners 39 (wait) to begin a race. It is also common among people waiting to make a speech. Professor Provine says he is most interested in learning why seeing someone yawn makes others yawn as well. He says almost anything connected with yawning can make people yawn. As a matter of fact, I found 40 yawning a lot as I prepared this report. I wonder if hearing it can make you yawn. If it does, excuse me, if you did yawn, write and tell me. （二） Traditional Chinese culture places much emphasis on foodConsidered to be an important part of each day eating is far beyond simply1(meet)a needHowever people are living in a fast-paced society now so they hardly have time to enjoy their foodThey need fast foodThat is2Chinas fast-food market expandsA foreign fast-food restaurant3(call)KFC arrived in China first quickly followed by4such as Pizza Hut and McDonalds5the development of China foreign fast-food chains are realizing high-speed growth in chinaHowever these “junk foods”6(criticize)by health experts for long because they cant provide balanced nutritionThe experts also show that some foreign fast food contains7food coloring Sudan 18can cause cancerIn fact China has many of its own traditional fast-food dishesmong them dumplings soybean milk and noodles are the most popular9(compare)with foreign fast food those traditional ones are10(health)But many Chinese still enjoy the special taste and the good environment in the foreign fast-food chains even though there exist some potential risks（三）Although English is not as old as Chinese, 36 is spoken by many people around the world every day. English speakers are always making new words and we should be able to know where most words come from. Sometimes, 37 , no one may really know where a word comes from. Did you ever think about why hamburgers are called hamburgers, 38 （especial）when they are not made of ham? About a hundred years ago, some men went to America 39 Europe. They came from a big city in Germany called Hamburg. They did not speak good English, but they ate good food. Some Americans saw them eating round pieces of beef. Never had they seen such 40 strange way. They couldnt help 41 （ask）the Germans what it was. The Germans did not understand the question and answered, “We came from Hamburg. ” One of these Americans owned a restaurant, and had an idea. He made up 42 mind to do something new. He cooked some round pieces of the beef like 43 the men from Hamburg ate and 44 （sell）it quite a few countries around the world. Whether this story is true or not, it certainly is 45 （interest）. （四）When I was growing up, I do not recall hearing the words “I love you” from my father. When your father never says _31_ to you when you are a child, it gets tougher and tougher for him _32_ (say) those words as he gets _33_ (old). To tell the truth, I could not honestly remember _34_ I had last said those words to him either. I decided to set my ego (自我) aside and make the first move. _35_ some hesitation, in our next phone conversation I blurted out (突然说出) the words, “Dad I love you!”There was a silence at the _36_ end and he _37_ (awkward) replied, “Well, same back at you!”I laughed and said, “Dad, I know you love me, and when you are ready, I know you _38_ (say) what you want to say.”A few weeks later, Dad concluded our phone conversation _39_ the words, “Paul, I love you.” I was at work during this conversation and the tears were rolling down my cheeks _40_ I finally “heard” the love. As we both sat there in tears we realized that this special moment had taken our father-son relationship to a new level. （五）Few people would even think of beginning a new job at the age of 76, _31_ one of Americas most famous artists did just that. Anna Mary Robertson, better known as “Grandma Moses”, turned to painting _32_ she was too old to work on her farm. Grandma Moses was crazy about painting soon after she picked it up and worked hard at it. She painted _33_(care) and her works were nice. She first painted only to please _34_, and then began to sell her works _35_a little money. In 1993, a collector, Louis Caldor happened to see several of Grandma Moses works _36_(hang) in a shop. He liked them, _37_(buy) them at once, and set out to look for _38_. Caldor held _39_ show to introduce the works of Grandma Moses to other artists. Grandma Moses, _40_ was world-famous, died on December 13, 1961, at the age of 101.（六）When someone says “Well, I guess Ill face the music.”, he doesnt mean that (31)_ is planning to go to a concert. It is something far less happy, as you are (32)_ (call) in by your boss to explain why you did this or did that, or (33)_you did not do this or that.At some time (34)_ another, every one of us has to “face the music”, (35)_(especial) as children, we can all remember fathers angry words “I want to talk to you!” And it was only because we did not listen to him. (36)_ a bad thing it was!In the middle or at the end of every term, some students have to “face the music”. The result of the exam will decide (37)_they will have to face the music or not. There might be parents blame and the contempt (轻视) of the teachers and other (38)_(classmate).The phrase “to face the music” is well known to every American, (39)_ or old. It is at least 100 years old. It originally means that you have to do something (40)_ (brave), no matter how terrible the whole thing might be, because you know you have no choice.（七） Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. Im very pleased 56 (see) all of you here because you are my special guests. Welcome to our companys museum. My name is Brown, George Brown. Im the general manager of the company. As you all know, we 57 (main) make computers in our company, as well as some other electronic products. But we are also quite interested in 58 (educate). Thats why we have founded this museum, 59 children can learn how computers have been developed, how they are made 60 how they are used in industry, agriculture, scientific research and many other areas. Children can operate the computers, they can push the buttons and listen to stories 61 computers, and they can enjoy video shows. I know you are all teachers and you know 62 schoolchildren really need. So I hope you can give me suggestions after you 63 (show) around. I want my museum to be the best of its kind 64 it opens to all schoolchildren. This is Mr Tom Silver, my assistant. He will be your guide now. Ill be with you in an hour and a half. Enjoy 65 . See you.(八)Bill Gates has said China is the best place for _41_ young to fulfill their ambitions to make the world a better place. In a lecture to Peking University students, he described the skepticism(怀疑论) in some developed countries about _42_ globalization works for ordinary people. He said the results of the US presidential election and the Brexit (英国脱欧) vote showed how any country may turn inward when _43_ (face) with difficult issues like immigration, security and global development.In a world suddenly short of experienced leaders, Gates praised China for shouldering _44_ (great) responsibility for significant global issues like climate change and inclusive development. Gates told hundreds of students _45_ (attend) the lecture of his high hopes for Chinas youth, for they enter the work force at the time of Chinas rise _46_ a center of global progress and innovation(创新).“The worlds eyes are on China, _47_ (specific) on all of you. What an incredible thing is the belief _48_ you can make the world a better place. Now it is the best moment that you _49_ (have),” he said. “No matter what, if your ambition is to improve the world, this is the best time and the best place _50_ (struggle) for it.”短文改错专项练习一Today I visited the Smiths-my first time visit to a American family. They live in a small town. It was very kind for them to meet me at the railway station and drove me to their home. The Smiths did his best to make me feel at home. They offered me coffee and another drinks. We have a good time talking and laughing together. They eager to know everything about China and asked me lots of question. In fact, they are planning to visit China in next year.二The snake is a very surprised animal. It sleeps with its eyes open. It feel with its tongue. The snake can move very quick. A snake exuviates(蜕皮)many times each year. It slides(滑动)out its old skin as if it were a worn coat. Here is the more surprising thing of all. A snake swallows(吞)things all at one piece. It can swallow animals big than itself. Small snakes can swallow birds eggs without breaking it. Snakes eat mouse. They can be a big help around farm. Farmers like the kinds of snakes that eat mice.三Good evening! Today I brought together music from different part of the world. The records I have chosen for you are from classical Western music, Negro music or Indian music. I think you will like them. But at this time we shall first study language of music. We shall try to find out how music says that people feel. You will hear a famous Beethovens piano piece and some song sung by some black Americans. It will natural if you like one better than the other. I shall try to explain why they are all good music. And I hope you will enjoy it.四Mary was an university student. She didnt have much money and her parents were not rich, but she had an uncle who had been luck enough to collect great wealth. He always gave her valuable Christmas and birthday present .When her uncles birthday came round, Mary want to buy him something real special , but because he was so rich, she did not know how to get him. She went into the best shop in her town and explained that what her problem was to one of the helpful shop assistant. Finally she asked, “What do you have for someone has already got everything he wants or needs?” The girl sighed deep and answered, “Envy(忌妒), only envy.” 五When I talked to Frank, and I found that from childhood, he have developed the habit of carrying a little book into his pocket. He used to read whenever he was not doing something else. He found a book is especially useful during the periods of waiting: waiting meals, buses, doctors, haircuts, telephone calls and for something to happening. That was why he found fifteen minutes a day in reading. That was how he read his twenty books a yearone thousand book in a life time!六Now I have taken over ten years at school. As a child, I regarded the school a beautiful garden. I went to school happily and excited with a small bag. Time flew fast. Now Im studying at a senior middle school. Every day morning, on my way to school, the rising sun greets me with a smile. At class I enjoy putting my heart into listening to the teachers. In evening, I do exercises, like a farmer working hardly, expecting a good harvest. During breaks between class, I often go out for rest. How happy the life is！Im sure I will never forget the wonderful time at school.七Radio and television are much useful in the world. They may be seen nowhere. Thousands and thousands people watch TV. Perhaps even more people listen to radio. Television, of course, is more useful than radio. On TV we can see that is happening around us. But, radio has not disappeared. It is still with us. It can be done very small. It is easy to take. You can put one in your pocket and listen to it in the bus or in your bike when you go to work. And radio is much more cheaper than television.八That Saturday when I entered in an underpass, I heard a beautiful sound. It makes me very happy. It was darkness there so I could not see where the sound came from. I walked towards the corner. An old man was sitting there, wearing shabby cloth. He was playing erhu. Oh, “It is a beggar. ” I thought. At this moment a mancame by, and dropped one yuan in the beggar box. The old man stopped to saying, “Thank you.” He then groped (暗中摸)on the ground. While he found the box, he picked up the money, felt it and smiled. What beautiful the music was ! It was played by a blind man.九Radios are common things in our daily life. People like listening radios because they give us the much news in our country and all through the world. If you have a short-wave radio, you can pick in the programmes that broadcast by BBC or some another foreign stations. If your listening is poor , you can practise listen with listening to Radio Beijing or BBC. The more you listen, the well you understand. It is interesting to listen to English programme.十The best jobs used to be offered for men. Even when woman did the same work, they were often paid fewer than men. Women wanted to have that change . The womens liberation movement was started by women didnt want to stand behind men but want to stand beside men. The movement was quite new, and many American women didnt agree with its purpose. But it has already been caused changes in womens life and in mens life, either. Today, women are equal to the men in many ways.十一I went to England for a trip. I arrived London on the 9th , December. But I didnt know a way to my hotel. So I asked for a man. I talked in English very carefully and clearly. But the man couldnt understand. I repeated my question several time and at last he understood. He answered me but he spoke either slowly nor clearly. I could not understand her words. My teacher never spoke English like it. The man and I looked at each other and smiled. Then he said anything. I understood by the end. How happy I was!十二Most children dont get fat easily though they eat a lot, because they play a lot- they sing, dance and running around all day. They dont have a moment of rest until they go to asleep. In this way the body will burn up as many energy as possible. But to those boys and girls who takes in much fat and sugar with the form of cakes, potato chips and so on but dont take enough exercise, things are differently. They meet with serious weight problems. Some are too fat not to feel happy. Many have bad teeth. We can sometime see them on TVwho may gather together to discuss with others the question how to lose weight. The answer that they need a diet of healthy food which should be rich in fiber and low in sugar and fat.十三Would you like to spending your holidays traveling by balloon? The first balloon trip took place in France in 1783. It was lasted for only 8 minutes. About a year late, an American and a Frenchman decided to cross the English Channel by a balloon. High over the Channel, they discovered a hole on the balloon. The hole became bigger and bigger. The gas keeping the balloon up was escaped. The men threw all their belongings into the water make the balloon lighter. It started to rise higher again, but it was still too close to water. Finally the men threw away most of their clothing to save themselves. The people waiting for them in England were surprising to see this.十四That evening I was doing my lesson. It was about nine oclock. I heard a strange noise which sounded as the flowing of water. Suddenly I find the walls shaking as if someone was pushing it. Thinking perhaps I was such tired, I stood up and was going to bed. Just then I heard someone shouted “Earthquake!” The word put fear into everyone heart. I rushed out the house as quickly as possible. The whole street was already full with people. I felt everything was trembling. The earthquake was lasted a few seconds. Then everything was quiet again.十五Dear Li Ming,I have received your letter just now. Dont worry about me. Im getting on well with my research works in the lab. But to my surprise you say you will give up learn English. The reason is because you have not done well in it recently and you have lost interesting . Im afraid I cant agree with you . I know it is not easy to learn English, and English is widely used in the world today and it will important in your future work. Beside, it is becoming more and more important in our daily life. If you study hard, and you will succeed. Do remember that there is a will, there is a way.十六Reading can only be a great fun if you expect it to be. If you are made read books some