2014短文填空专练及答案.doc

短文填空专项练习A Reading newspaper has become an important part of our everyday life. Many people read newspapers as the (1)f_ thing to do in the morning, and others read newspapers as soon as they are free during the day so that they can learn (2) w_ is happening in the world. Sometimes, however, we dont have enough (3) t_ to read all the news carefully, so we just take a quick look at the front page. At other times, we may be in such a (4) h_ that we only have a few minutes to look at the titles (标题) of the passages. Newspapers can be (5) f_ everywhere in the world. We can get many different kinds of newspapers in big (6) c_, but in some mountain villages we can see few newspapers. Some newspapers are published（出版）once a week , but most of the newspapers are published once a day with many pages, and some are even published (7) t_ a day! As you know different people (8) e_ reading different newspapers-some like sports news, some like economic news and others (9) p_ short stories. They just (10) c_ what theyre interested in. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. BParents always think their babies are very special .They want others to notice their own (1)c .For this reason ,they sometimes give their children unusual (2)n .They may choose names such as Chelma , Ukiah, Brianna, or Elvira. There are some advantages to this practice. A child who is (3)g an uncommon name may feel special from childhood. Also , sometimes we remember people with unusual names (4)b than those with ordinary names. However, unusual names can sometimes (5) c problems .They can be (6)d for teachers and friends to pronounce. They can also be hard to (7)s ,and computers may automatically(自动地) change them .For example , June may become July .Some people may have a bad impression(印象) on unusual name before they even (8)m the person. (9)W of all, other children sometimes dont like kids with uncommon names .The message for parents is ,”Think it (10)o before you give your child an unusual name.”1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. C Some Western countries insist that China is one of the worlds biggest greenhouse gas emitters(温室气体排放者) .But in fact our (1) g has taken action actively to struggle with climate change. (2) F ,the public are educated to pay more attention to the environment. As expected, the people have reached a very (3) h level of knowing low-carbon economy (低碳经济).If you watch TV, listen to the radio or read newspapers, youll find low-carbon lifestyle has become a fashion. Secondly, developing renewable energy is(4) a action. The government is (5) b many wind farms and solar power stations in the deserts. Of course, within a long time, China will continue (6) u the coal. At the same time, the government has been making laws to (7) p those people who dare to destroy the environment. Besides, some (8) s have suggested that greening the deserts is more important than developing new forms of energy. Their latest research shows that 80% of the CO2 in the atmosphere (大气层) comes (9) f land use. As we know, China hasnt achieved a balance between the green lifestyle and the economic growth, but we are on the way. Well still work harder to (10) r the greenhouse gas emission.1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. DWhat makes you happy in life? Perhaps it is the love of your family or the （1）f_ of your classmates. We all want people to like us, so it is natural for us to do what we can to make others，（2）p_. However, we also know that this is not always possible. Life does not always run smoothly（顺利） for us and mistakes often happen.What happens when you make a mistake? Do you try to hide the fact？ We all know that this behavior（行为） usually makes the situation much （3）w_. As we grow，we should realize the best thing to do （4）a_a mistake is made is to accept responsibility（责任）, and to offer an apologyWhen youve made a mistake，say youre （5）s_ .it allows several several things to happen. It helps people to believe you（6）a_, and it helps to repair any damage that was caused by the mistake. （7）A_ very important reason of making an apology is that it helps you to gain respect for yourself again. It allows you to put a mistake （8）b_ you, and to move on with your life. Accepting responsibility also helps to learn from our mistakes, and encourages us not to （9）r_ them in the future. Perhaps it also helps us to learn how to forgive（原谅） others who make mistakes. Learning to make an apology is a sure （10） w_ to learn how to respect yourself and others. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. EEvery year a lot of films are made, but not all of them are good for us. Most of these films are not suitable for children. （1）B_ we see a film in a cinema or watch a DVD at home, we should be（2）c_ to choose a good one.A good film usually gives us a （3）l_. For example, Beauty and the Beast teaches us to love someone for his/her good heart but （4）n_ for his/her looks. The Lion King teaches us to be brave and be fair to other people.Some films are quickly forgotten；（5）o_ stay for a long time as classics (经典) . People can see a classic film many times and still （6）e it. Every time they see it, they learn something （7）n_. For example, if you worry about your looks, you may watch Beauty and the Beast again and learn that looks are not so（8）I_. If you are sad, you may watch Mouse Hunt again to make yourself（9）h_There are many kinds of films. There are adventure films, comedies, horror films, science fiction films, documentaries(纪录片), action films, love stories and so on. （10）H_, many of these films are only suitable for adults. So always ask your parents before you see a film.1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. FJames is a good student and he has lots of friends, but he also has a problem. Some older boys are bullying（欺骗）him at school. James isnt happy and he doesnt know what to do about it. Here are some suggestions to the (1) t_ in this situation.Dont feel (2) w_. Its not your fault(过错)！Being bullied can make you feel very (3) l_ and angry, but you are not alone. Dont feel that you have to hide the problem. You should find a person you can trust, and tell him/her about it. It might be your (4) t_, your parents, or even your friends parents. (5) A_ you tell someone, you will get some support and feel some relief（安慰）.Speaking to an adult might make you a little nervous, but here are other things you can do. Some people show their feelings more easily on paper. (6) W_ a letter to someone or keep a diary. All the details should be (7) i_ in it about what the bullies do, as well as when and where the bullying happens. You can use it to prove what is going on. And it is a wonderful idea to (8) s_ your letter or diary to a teacher or another responsible adult. Then the bullies will feel very afraid if their names (9) a_ in a letter!Also, never show that you are very unhappy, and try to fright with the bullies. You could get into trouble yourself. Pay (10) n_ attention to them and just walk away. The bullies will soon stop.1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. GA Student Budget (预算)College gives people the chance to learn and make friendships that will last a lifetime. In the United States, the cost of a college education can be quite (1) h_. Undergraduate tuition（本科学费）at a public university can cost between $2,000 and $10,000 a year. That amount (2) r_ to between $14,000 and $24,000 a year at a private university. Students must also pay for textbooks and stationery. These can cost $500 to $800 per year. Students who (3) l_ in college housing pay between $3,500 and $9,000 per year for room and board（膳食）. Add money for clothes, travel, and other personal expenses, and one year at a university can cost as (4) m_ as $35,000! Students need to spend their money (5) c_. At Eastern Michigan University, advisors（顾问）help students to plan and stick to a budget. They suggest this: at the start of a school term, write down your income-the money you get, for example, the money you will get from your family or a part-time job. Then, list all of your expenses-the money you (6)s_. Put your expenses into two (7) g_ : those that will change(food, phone, books, travel), and those that will stay the (8) s_ (tuition, room, board). Add together all of your expenses. Then, take away these from your income. Do you have enough money, or you need (9) m_?Learning to stick to（坚守）a budget is not always easy. But for many, it is easier than (10) b_ money from family or friends in the middle of a term.1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. H In the United States, young people generally enjoy much freedom. It is probably true that nowadays young Americans have more freedom (1) t_ they ever had. So dating(约会) has changed greatly in recent years.According to traditional dating ways in the United States, much of the responsibility(责任) for a date falls on the young man. The young man must first (2) c_ the girl he wants to date early in a week. Traditionally most girls expect to get a telephone call from a young man by Wednesday. Most dates take place on (3) w_. Friday and Saturday nights are perfect for dates. The young man must ask the girl out and suggest the (4) t_ that they might do. Usually it is the young man who (5) p_ for all of the evenings activities.Today, some young people in the United States, (6) e_ college students, do not go out on traditional dates. Instead, they go out on group dates. Small groups of young people, usually friends, go out with each other, but some in the group may not (7) k_ before.The group date is very (8) d_ from the traditional date. Every person pays for his or her expenses. This means that the girls must pay for (9) a_ that they spend on during the date.Both kinds of dates have their (10) a_. Traditional dating ways give young people a chance to get to know one another better. Group dates give young people a chance to know many other young people and to have a more relaxed evening. So young people enjoy both kinds of these dating ways.1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. IGood environment can make people happy and healthy. But our environment is getting (1)w_ just because of us human beings! There are different kinds of (2) p_ here and there, with forests disappearing, (3)s_ crowded with cars, and the world becoming warmer and warmer .To improve the environment means to improve our life. Its our duty to (4) p_ the environment . We should plant more (5) t_ around us. We should stop factories from pouring waste (6) w_ into the river and waste gas into the (7) a_. Whenever we see litter on the ground, we should (8) p_ it up and throw it into a dustbin. Never spit in public. Dont draw on public walls.I believe that the earth will become clean and beautiful again (9) a_ everyone does something for it. Lets join (10) t_ to fight for a better world.1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. JEveryone needs friends. Friends are people who willingly and readily (1) h_ us when we are in trouble. They share not only our (2) h_ but also our sadness. But how can you make friends with (3) o_ people?You must be cheerful. Cheerfulness is the base for (4) f_. A cheerful person always smiles. A smile can shorten the distance (5) b_ people. Smile at others and you are sure to get back a smile.Friends should be faithful to each other. If you put your friends interests in front of (6) y_, you will have a lot of good friends. People who refuse to consider others have (7)f_ friends.Try to keep in mind others (8)n . When you meet a new friend, it makes him happy if you call him “Tom” instead of saying “Hello” only. It must mean a lot to him because you (9)r him. (10)B , you must be honest, noble-minded and kind-hearted if you want to make a lot of friends.1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. KWhat are you going to do if you are in a burning house? Do you know how to (1) s yourself? The following is some (2) a for you.Its (3) i to know the right way to escape（逃跑）, such as exits and stairways, but not lifts.If you are on the lower floors of buildings, escaping from the (4)w is possible. By doing so, you may get the least chance of being (5) h . The second floor is about the (6) h of an adult. Its safer to jump out of the house than to stay in it.When youre waiting for help, be sure to keep the door closed. If you dont do that, (7) s may come into the room where you are. Its harmful to you. In that situation, you had better keep your head low to make sure that you can breathe (8) f air rather than smoke.If you are on high floors, you can go (9) u till the roof. You can try your best to attract peoples attention. Dont shout all the time because you need to save(10)e and wait for rescue(救援)。1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. LWe are middle school students and we are busy with our lessons .So some people think we should spend as much as possible on our (1)s_. In their opinion, if we volunteer to help others , its a (2) w_ of time . But I think volunteering is great . And (3)f_ volunteering I have learned a lot that I have never learned in class. So if I have an opportunity , Id like to visit Old Peoples Home to clean up for them . Id also like to help (4) s_ kids in hospital. In a word , Id like to help people who (5) n_ help . If everyone helps out a bit , the (6)w_ will be more colorful . So I hope next time you see a blind person (7)c_ the street , you can lend a hand to him/her . (8)W_