专题01 语法填空解题突破-2021年高考英语题型大冲关（上海专用）.docx

1、高考英语语法填空专题突破 知识导图要点精析（一）语法填空考点1、给出动词题：谓语动词（时态和语态）、非谓语动词（不定式、动名词和分词）2、给出形容词副词：变为比较级或最高级3、纯空格题：介词、冠词、代词、情态动词、副词（however, therefore）、连词（包括并列连词和从句引导词）（二）语法填空解题技巧1、 给出动词的解题技巧技巧1：若句中没有别的谓语动词，或者虽然已有谓语动词，但需填的动词与之是并列关系时，所给动词就是谓语动词；此时前看看,后看看确定时态和语态。(注意定语从句可省略宾语及宾语从句省略that情况)1) I had wanted to help you last ni

2、ght but I couldnt spare any time, for I _ (write) a composition which I have to hand in this morning.2) The machine _ (equip) with securing cameras and alarms and looks like a mini shop with a brick front, a gray roof and a display window.3) The woman looked down, _（shake）her head and said:“Not so g

3、ood.”4) If the trend continues, by 2030, the world _(lose) two-thirds of its vertebrate biodiversity.5) Since it drew recent media attention, Woon (hear) from resorts and restaurants in 10 countries, including the United States.6) If you have kids, and they _ (not see) this film yet, its safe to say

4、 theyd enjoy it.7) The week I turned 50, my marriage came to a sudden end. My house, furniture and everything I _(own) was sold to pay debts that I didnt know existed.8) One day Gene and Hannah Bortnick heard piano music coming from their living room. They thought their 3-year-old son Ethan _ (liste

5、n) to a CD.9) Family-friendly facilities _(develop) for a new golfing demographic(人群) in the following years.10) “They develop particular habits, or wont eat food when walking, because they think that food can only be eaten when they _ (seat),” she said.11) Many of historys greatest discoveries _ (m

6、ake) by curious people. People wondered_how_ processes worked or how certain tasks could be done more effectively. 12) It comes after a study found there_ (be) more than 11,000 injuries in the United States resulting from phone-related distraction while walking in the past few years. 13) The saying

7、“an army marches on its stomach” tells the importance of giving soldiers tasty, nutritious foods. In some cases, foods that _ (create) for soldiers or during times of war became popular in homes as well.14) Now that what works for you in photos _ (figure) out, start using what youve learned from you

8、r old pictures, practicing in front of the mirror. Work on your favorites and youll be able to mentally pick out a pose in the future without a mirror.15) China _ (promote) garbage sorting for over a decade, but for the majority of the public the concept hasnt sunk in.16) More efforts, as reported,

9、_ (make) in the years ahead to accelerate the supply-side structural reform.【Keys】1. was writing 2. is equipped 3. shook 4.will have lost 5. has heard 6. havent seen 7. had owned 8. was listening 9. will be developed 10. are seated 11. were made 12. had been 13. had been created/were created 14. has

10、 been figured 15. has promoted/ has been promoting 16. will be made技巧2：若句中已有谓语动词，又不是并列谓语时，所给动词就是非谓语动词。若是非谓语动词就要确定用不定式、动名词还是分词。 不定式to do表将来，常考作宾语、目的状语； 动名词doing 表习惯性动作，常考作主语、宾语； 现在分词doing 表主动、进行，常考作表语、定语、状语； 过去分词done表被动、完成，常考作表语、定语、状语。1) _ (amaze) at his final score, he decided to treat himself to a

11、big dinner.2) Some of the equipment and procedures _(design) for astronauts and space flights have been adapted successfully for use in medicine and many other industries.3) A 13-year study of early childhood development made by Harvard University has shown that, by the age of three, most children h

12、ave the big potential _ (understand) about 1,000 words.4) Picking a great gift requires _(know) the person youre giving it to. 5) Recycling in the home is very important of course. However, _(force) to recycle often means we already have more material than we need. 6) _(not do)anything like this bef

13、ore, I didnt know what kind of reaction I might receive.7) Many people find that emotions can stimulate them to eat when they are not hungry, which often leads to _(eat) too many calories from foods that have low nutritional value.”8) At the 2016 Oscar ceremony, DiCaprios _ (win) the award for Best

14、Actor impressed all the audience present. 9) It is the most urgent threat _ (face) our entire species, and we need to work collectively together and stop procrastinating（拖延）. 10) So the clergyman repeated the question in an even sterner tone, “Where is God!?” Again the boy made no attempt _ (answer)

15、.11) King Edgar was the first monarch_ (bury) there in 1065.12) _ (analyze) all these old photos, you can find a few natural poses you can use in the future.13) Certainly, if you dislike yourself, youll be more likely _ (depress). 14) If you still want to text while walking, you could avoid _ (fine)

16、 in Honolulu by using a voice-controlled digital assistant such as Siri or Google Assistant. 15) Over the last 10 years, technological innovations have made education more interactive, immediate and _ (personalize), and have shown us the potential for more accessible and effective classrooms.16) And

17、 this didnt include the time _ (devote) to Lawrence and her dress on the pre-show televised red carpet.17) Finding it much more difficult to compete with big brand names to dress super stars on big events, many young designers turn to _ (bet) on promising rising stars, expecting an overnight success

18、 if the young stars rise to sudden fame.18) _ (test) multiple times, the deadly myxoma virus was released on Australias rabbits in 1950. 19) The traffic rule says young child under the age of four and _ (weigh) less than 40 pounds must be in a child safety seat.20) The machine _ (equip) with securin

19、g cameras and alarms looks like a mini shop with a brick front, a gray roof and a display window.【Keys】 1. Amazed 2. designed 3. unstanding 4. knowing 5.being forced 6.Not having done 7. eating 8. winning 9. facing 10.to answer 11. to be buried 12. Having analyzed 13. to be depressed 14. being fined

20、 15. personalized 16. devoted 17. betting 18.Having been tested 19. weighing 20. equipped 2、给出形容词或副词的解题技巧技巧3：括号中给出形容词或副词，考查其原级比较级最高级。注意比较级有+er的，加more的，还有加less的，加the most，the least的。1) The students were even_ (confused) but started the test by then. 2) Infinium Robotics is working on a model that wil

21、l carry twice as (much) food.3) While people were amazed by how generous they could get, Figueroa said she had the _ (unforgettable) Christmas experience in her 12 years of working for McDonalds. 4) On the other hand, plants which have a good adaptation to dry conditions or have the ability to store

22、 water in their cells require _(frequent) watering . 5) After just 12 minutes with dogs, patients hearts and lungs seemed to be working _ (well).6). Another study, conducted by the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse (滥用) at Columbia University, found that kids who eatdinner with their

23、parents five or more times a week are _ (likely) to have problems with drugs and alcohol.【Keys】more confused much most unforgettable less frequent better less likely3、纯空格试题的解题技巧技巧4：当句子缺主语或宾语，填代词。前后看,是指人、事物；指男、指女,单数、复数；还是填形式主语或形式宾语的it。(注意定语从句可省略作宾语的关系代词,宾语从句可省略that情况，反身代词不能做主语，可做宾语、表语和同位语情况等)主要考察：人称代

24、词we, you, her, it, they等；物主代词my, their, yours, hers等；反身代词myself, himself, themselves等；指示代词this, these, that, those;不定代词 everything, something, anything, nothing, everyone, someone, everybody, somebody, anybody, nobody, both, either, neither, all, none, each, others, the other, another, the others, o

25、ne, the one(s).1) We have learned to associate packaging with quality. We have learned to think that _ without packaging is of poor quality. 2) I was thin before I started football, but as a member of this team I wouldnt eat much, because I thought to _ that I was afraid of being too full to run. Fi

26、nally, I ended up leaving the football team.3) Some students want a campus that will give them the excitement and rich cultural life of a big city such as New York, Chicago, or Los Angeles. _value the peace and beauty of a rural setting, whether the quiet forests and snowy winters of the Northeast,

27、subtropical Florida, the dry expanses of the West, or the Pacific coast with its seashore and nearby mountains.4) With a smile on his face, and nervous laugh, he took the last cookie and broke it in half. He offered her a half, and ate _ _.5) She remembered how difficult _ was to choose a suitable C

28、hristmas present for her father. . 6) When my siblings and I were growing up, I always sensed something was missing in my life, _fundamental to my very identity, to who I was and where I came from.7) In order to keep team members positive and motivated, the team leader _needs to show these qualities

29、. 8) Many foods were invented at times of conflict to keep soldiers healthy. Fortunately, some of those foods still exist to keep _ happy and satisfied.9) In fact, the frequency of shared meals has decreased in American families by 33 per cent over the last twenty years. The meals _ have shortened t

30、oo: from an average of 90 minutes to just 12 minutes. 10) The shop attracts many autistic customers(自闭症患者). And being autistic _ turns out to be a big help for the brothers to deal with customers.11) We never spoke again, but this gracious teacher strengthened my belief in doing what my mother alway

31、s taught me: Write thank-you notes _ never know how many people your kindness can touch. 12) Ursula Philpot, a dietitian at the British Dietetic Association, said, “It is difficult to blame them completely. If it werent the bloggers, then it could be _ else.【Keys】 1. anything 2. myself 3. Others 4.

32、the other 5. it 6. something 7. himself/herself8. everyone/us 9. themselves 10. themselves 11. you 12. someone技巧5： 在名词或“形容词+名词”前,填限定词。 如表示特指时用the/this/that/these/those 表示泛指的“一(个,本,座)”时用不定冠词a/an 表示“某人的”,用形容词性物主代词 表示“两者都”用both 表示“另一个”用another表示“每一个”用every/each表示“其他的”用other等,注意other接名词复数。1. For the stu

33、dy, researchers studied the development of friendships and _ peer relationships during adolescence and their impact on psychological adjustment.2. When performing _ challenging mental task, do it in silence, Perham recommended.3. The company plans to double the current number of domestic stores to n

34、early 12,000. To meet _ target, Sawbucks will start more stores at airports and supermarkets.4. But when cut, tobacco plants emitted _ average of 15 sounds within an hour of being cut, while tomato plants produced 25 sounds. 5. Luxembourg is a very attractive place for jobs. But _ “booming economy”

35、and high concentration of jobs have led to crowding issues. 6. Women on two wheels have become _ familiar sight on the roads of most Asian countries during the past few years.7. They expect to be given the respect they deserve, both at home and at work. They have realized _ intellectual potential an

36、d have determined to do something about it!【Keys】 other a the/this/that an its a their技巧6：句子不缺主语、表语、动词后不缺宾语的情况下，名词或代词前面，一定是填介词。常用介词：in, on, at, to, from, of, off, under, above, below, over, across, through, beyond, behind, beside, between, among, near, up, down, along, around, before, after, since,

37、for, against, besides, except, by, with, without, about, as, like, during, into, throughout, until, within, toward, past, despite, regardless of, in spite of, because of, due to, owing to, thanks to, except for, apart from, other than, such as, according to, instead of, rather than, as well as, in a

38、ddition to, 1) Some people have drawn the conclusion from Bowlbys work that children should not be sent to day care before the age of three because of the parental separation it involves, and many people do believe this. But there are also arguments _ such a strong conclusion.2) The total amount of

39、packaging increased _ 12% between 1999 and 2005. 3) These days, many totem poles no longer exist _ _ decay and rot. 4) _ _ _ all the terrifying facts, however, some conservationists say there is still hope. 5) Just as he finished the first few bars, one of the strings on his violin broke. We thought

40、 that he would have to stop the concert. _ everyones expectation, he waited a moment, closed his eyes and then signaled the conductor to begin again.6) So if you see a trip to the library _an adventure and cant wait to read a new book, youre probably a bookworm.7) An ability to express ideas _ a cle

41、ar and literate way has become extremely necessary for work, study and everyday life.8) Now that what works for you in photos has been figured out, start using what youve learned from your old pictures, practicing in front of the mirror. Work on your favorites and youll be able to mentally pick out

42、a pose in the future _ a mirror.9) Self-esteem is, very simply, the set of feelings you have about yourself. Its developed by your experiences, thoughts, feelings, and relationships. _ self-knowledge, which refers to how much you know about yourself, self-esteem is formed around whether you like you

43、rself or not.10). What is striking, however, is that such facts are found sharing a page with the record of the heaviest train to be pulled _ a beard. 11). Americans find that dinner with family and friends is a very special of enjoying time together. _ so many people in other cultures, many America

44、ns are taking time to relax and enjoy a wider variety of tastes at dinner, even if they still rush through lunch at a hamburger stand.12). But the next morning, to my surprise, I awoke to find signs of spring all over my yard. _my absence, all sorts of things had leafed and bloomed. 【Keys】1. against

45、 2. by 3. because of 4. In spite of 5. Beyond 6. as 7. in 8. without 9.Unlike 10.with 11. Like 12. In/During技巧7：若结构较完整，空格在主语和谓语动词之间且动词是原形，一般是填情态动词或表示强调或倒装的助动词(do, does, did等)。1) “I _hardly stand the idea of having to talk to strangers on the Tube on my way to work,” he told the BBC. 2) For all the a

46、ttention I was getting I _ as well not have been there. I felt a stranger.3) Students cant wear jumpers, jackets or coats indoors. Also, girls and boys _wear black leather shoes and black socks. Sports shoes are not allowed.4) Next time you buy Mentos at the counter of 7-Eleven, you _ thank the anci

47、ent Egyptians for creating a way to conceal the unpleasant smell of our mouth. 5) In my opinion, it is possible for you to find some real good friends with the help of new technology but you _ _ take care.6) Strasser said Lowell got in through the back door, which he kept open at night so that Bonni

48、e _ get into the backyard. 7) The law, which is called the Distracted Walking Law, does permit an exception. Pedestrians _ use such devices in the street to call emergency services and rescue workers, such as firefighters and police officers. 8) Online lessons allow these kids to complete their cour

49、sework and still interact with peers. Some students with medical conditions _ “go” to school via video conferencing or even with the help of robots enabled with video chat that they can control remotely.9) Not until our ancestors grew crops as much as they needed and where they needed them _ they li

50、ve together in larger groups.10) Not until I returned _I realize that a quiet town life was the best for me.【Keys】1.can 2. might 3. must 4. should 5. have to/ought to 6. could 7. can/may 8. can9.could 10. did技巧8：若两个或三个单词、短语或句子之间设空，可能是填并列连词。若两句之间表示转折关系有逗号填however，前后对比用while，表因果关系有逗号填therefore, 无逗号填so

51、。并列连词：and, but, or, so, for, yet, then, however, therefore, while, eitheror, neithernor, not onlybut also, notbut1) Once he handed out the test papers to all students, he asked them to turn the test pages and begin. Students were confused to see there was not a question _ just a black dot in the cen

52、ter of the page. 2) Drug abuse has serious effects on individuals physically and mentally, _ the economic losses caused by drug abuse are great.3) Charles Cheadle of Cesar Chavez School says, “Boys are not so afraid that they might do something that will harm the computer, _girls are afraid they mig

53、ht break it somehow.”4) This tends to make watering much easier and ensures adequate water is provided for the plants. Most inexperienced gardeners water little _very frequently. 5) Grown-ups can hardly find childrens game exciting, and they often feel puzzled at why their kids play such simple game

54、 again and again. _, it is found that a child plays games for very important reasons.6) Not only are more people taking to running, they are _ using wearable devices and using software on their cellphones to record the distance they cover and the amount of calories they burn.7）so【Keys】but and while

55、but However also 技巧9：若两句之间没有连词，也没有分号或句号，一般填从属连词。定语从句: 关代：that, which, who, whom, whose, as; 关副：when, where, why名词性从句: 从属连词：that, if/whether, because, as if; 关代：what, who, whom, whose, which, whatever, whoever, whomever, whichever; 关副：when, where, how, why, whenever, wherever, however 状语从句: 时间：when,

56、while, as, before, after, every/each time, as soon as, the moment/minute, hardlywhen, no soonerthan, since, once, until 地点：where, wherever 原因：because, as, since, now that 目的：in order that, so that, in case, for fear that 结果：so that, so/suchthat 比较：than, asas, the morethe more 让步：although, though, ev

57、en if/though, while, as, no matter what/ who/when, whatever., whetheror, 方式：as, as if/though, 条件：if, unless, as long as1) The number of smokers, _ is reported, has dropped by 17 percent in just one year.2) It is a truly delightful place, _ looks the same as it used to be 100 years ago with its windi

58、ng streets and pretty cottages.3) Creating an atmosphere _ employees feel part of a team is a big challenge.4) He wrote many childrens books, nearly half of _ were published in the 5) As the smallest child of his family, Alex is always longing for the time _ he should be able to be independent.6) At

59、 the age of three or three and a half almost all children find the change to nursery easy, and this is undoubtedly _ more and more parents make use of child care at this time. 7) _it is a blind person seeking guidance or an elderly person seeking support, the rail is there for walking. 8) All of the

60、m described about the black dot, _ position they tried to explain. 9) I remembered something in my purse _I thought could help her. 10) As we can see, developing a good habit is so important _ I would like to introduce one kind of good learning habitkeep a learning diary every day.11) Conflicts will

61、 arise _well a team functions together. 12) However, getting advice from _ cares about you can impact your life in great ways. 13) Finally, I ended up leaving the football team. Four other girls did the same, two of _stopped playing football completely.14) _ _ _ reasons may be behind it, peoples att

62、itudes toward left-handedness have changed a lot over the years. 15) List _ you believe you can achieve. 16) All monarchs have been crowned there_ William the Conqueror in 1066, and many monarchs have married in the Abbey.17) And even adults could be cruel. When my father was moved to the hospital,

63、the nurses would leave his food on the bedside _ _ he was too weak to feed himself. 18) I didnt realize how special my mother was _ I became an adult.19) It took what seemed to be years _ the actress finally turned up, which made the journalists as well as audiences disappointed and angry.20) Any me

64、asure of an ads performance is entirely pointless _ it could be viewed by a person.【Keys】1.as 2. which 3. where 4. which 5. when 6. why 7. whether 8. whose 9. that 10. that 11. however 12. whoever 13. whom 14. No matter what 15. what 16. since 17. even if 18. until 19. before 20. unless 技巧10：由特殊的句式结

65、构来判断空格应填的词。（强调、倒装、感叹）1) But I wanted to prove to myself that hard _the condition was, I wasnt finished yet. Nothing is to stand in my way. 2) In the US, only when someone sits in the drivers seat _ driverless cars allowed on roads in certain states.3) As in the early history of the United States, it

66、 was the English _ set up the settlements in America.4) Rarely _ people hear of the concept of semi-retirement in the past but now semi-retirement has become the routine among wealthier people in their 50s and 60s.5) In doing so, youll be able to see what it is _you admire in this person.6) Poor _hi

67、s English was, Mr. Li made himself understood in England.7) So much of interest _ Beijing offer that most visitors simply find out of time before seeing it all. 8) Never before _ this city been in greater need of modern public transport than it is today.【Keys】as are that did that as does has（三）两个空和三

68、个空的填法两空常填连词表原因：now that表时间：each time/every time; the moment/the second表让步：even if / even though表方式：as if / as though表目的：so that / in case表结果：so that定语从句：介词 + which; 介词 + whom表除了：except that表疑问：how much (many/long/often/soon)三空常填连词表目的：in order that / for fear that表时间：as soon as表条件：as/so long as / on

69、condition that表让步：no matter how + adj./ no matter what (+ n.)另：as far as (as far as I know, as far as Im concerned)两空常填介词表原因：because of/ due to/ owing to/thanks to表让步：regardless of 表相反：instead of/ rather than表除了：except for / other than/apart from 表根据/例举：according to / such as三空常填介词表让步：in spite of表并列

70、：as well as表除了：in addition to表目的：in order to两空常填情态动词 have to / had better / ought to / may/might (as) well 1) You will certainly succeed _ _ _ you keep on trying. 2) Provide your doctor with a detailed medical history _ _ he can give you accurate treatment. 3) My daughter stared at me，angrily，_ _ I

71、were her wicked stepmother. 4) The classical book is still worth it_ _ it doesnt sell well. 5) Nowadays there are a lot of modern electrical appliances at home _ _ rice cookers, micro waves and washing machines, which make life easy for the modern housewives.6) When food had not appeared within thir

72、ty seconds, Randy began using his spoon on Alexs head _ _ it were a drum.7) That meant _ _ someone sent me a text or I wanted to send a text, I could only use the popular tiny picture characters to respond to or start a conversation.8) Customers usually dont have to ask _ _ items cost, since prices

73、are clearly marked.9) Lawyers, truck drivers, bankers and models were rubbing their eyes or crying openly with no shame _ _ the words from a long forgotten English teacher from their hometown.10) _ _ _ help business travelers plan their free time better, weve created this overview of things to do in

74、 Chicago.11) In many parts of ancient world, garlic was thought to avoid unfriendly spirits, treat wounds _ _ _ protect against disease.12) These children are often from broken families _ _ there is no father figure.13) Each day is a gift, and _ _ _ my eyes open, Ill focus on the new day and all the

75、 happy memories Ive stored awayjust for this time in my life.”14) Status and appearance went hand in hand, and _ _ _ the upper class was concerned, the more make up the better.15) He hurried out of the room _ _ _ the meeting was over.16) _ _ you have signed the contract with them，there is no point i

76、n discussing the price.【Keys】1) as long as 2)so that 3)as if/as though 4)even if/even though 5)such as 6) as if 7)every time 8)how much 9) because of 10) in order to 11) as well as 12)in which 13) as long as/as soon as 14) as far as 15) as soon as 16) Now that. 课堂典例2020年春考Pok-a-tok: The Mexican Ball

77、 GameFrom ancient times a ball game, called pok-a-tok by the Aztecs, was played by all the peoples of Mexico and Central America. The ruins of almost every ancient city include a walled court that was used for this game. In Mexico alone well over 600 stone ball courts have been found. However, this

78、game, 21 _ rules were never written down, is no longer played. Therefore, 22_ is known about it is just based on drawings and on descriptions by the first European visitors. Apparently, the players were divided into two teams. Each team fought for possession 23_ the ball. On either side of the court

79、 24 _ (be) two long sloping walls. The object of the game was to drive the ball through the rings that 25 _ (place) on these walls. The ball was solid rubber, and it would have weighed several kilograms. Its size was probably a little larger than 26 _ of a modern baskstball. The rings were almost as

80、 big as the ball, thus 27 _ (make) it extremely difficult to score. It seems that the first team to score won.The players were not allowed to hit the ball with their hands or feet, and the ball could not touch the ground. Ballplayers used cotton pads (保护垫) and thick leather clothing to protect thems

81、elves from the ball. Evidently, armed 28 _ they were, players often got injured.Symbolic significance is believed 29 _ (attach) to the game. Perhaps the ball stood for the sun as it moved from the east to the west across the sky. If 30 _ (play) correctly, the game would cause the sun to shine, the r

82、ain to come at the right time, and the crops to grow.Keys:21. whose 22. what/whatever 23. of 24. were 25. were placed/had been placed 26. that 27. making 28.though/as 29. to have been attached/to be attached 30. played2019年秋考Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the

83、 passage 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.Millions of Baby Olive Ridley Turtles Emerge in OrissaNature is full of wonders. In (21) _ is one of

84、the most breathtaking sights in nature, millions of baby Ridley turtles broke out of their eggshells under the sand at one of their mass nesting grounds in coastal Orissa. The baby turtles started their journey towards the Bay of Bengal (22)_ _ _ they emerged from their nest in the southern district

85、 of Ganjam, about 175 km from Bhubaneshwar.Orissa is the home to three mass nesting sites of the Oliver turtles, a species (23)_ (threaten) with extinction, and one of the sites, Gahirmatha, (24)_ around 70 to 80 million turtles lay eggs on the beach every year, is considered one of the worlds large

86、st nesting sites.The female turtles drag (25)_ up the beach from the sea, dig a nest, lay at least one hundred eggs, cover and conceal their eggs and nest, and then return to the sea. The females: never visit the nest again to take care of the eggs that (26)_ (deposit) in the warm sand.The baby turt

87、les emerge from the eggs after 45-60 days, then the babies grow without their mother, which is a rare phenomenon in nature. Interestingly it is on the same beach where they were born (27)_ the females lay their eggs.In the recent years, sea erosion has led to many turtles nest (28)_ (damage) or dest

88、royed. Also, some fierce animals such as dogs and birds (29)_ (reduce) the number of nesting turtles. And of course man has also had a negative impact (30)_ using engine-powered fishing boats near the turtles nesting groundsKeys:21. what 22. as soon as 23. threatened 24. where 25. themselves 26. wer

89、e deposited27. that 28. being damaged 29. have reduced 30. by/through/when/while/for2019年春考Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given wo

90、rd; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.Start With the End and Work BackwardsWhen Jason Hoelscher was an undergraduate of fine art studies, there werent any professional development classes. So ambition and the timely realization (21)_ he would have to determine whats next o

91、n his own urged Jason to engage his future self to find direction. It was 1996, and he was finishing his BFA (Bachelor of Fine Art) in Denver. He was faced with the choice of sitting back to wait for something (22) _(happen), or pursuing a path into the unknown. He chose the latter.Jason set up a pl

92、an that in five years he (23) _ (show) his work in the top gallery in that area of the country. This five-year goal gave him a starting point (24) _which to work backwards.By setting this goal, all of Jasons efforts (25) _ (point) in the same direction. He showed up at different art show openings, a

93、nd researched as best he could to make (26) _ familiar with the market environment.As a result of showing up, Jason took opportunities (27) _got him closer to his goal. He sent work to a student show and was accepted by Robin Rule, the owner of Rule Gallery. (28) _ (inspire), Jason spent the next mo

94、nth making new work.In April of 1997, Jason went back to Rule Gallery with his new work. (29) _ scared to death, he looked confident at the gallery meeting. When he left, he left as the newest addition to the Rule Gallery roster (花名册). He had his first exhibition there one year later.Jason could hav

95、e stopped with the show selection, but what he really wanted was gallery representation. He struck while the iron was hot , and in (30) _ (do)so, shortened his five-year plan into a year-and-a-half.Keys:21. that 22. to happen23. would show 24. from 25. pointed26. himself27. which/that28. Inspired 29

96、. Though/Although/While 30. doing 2018年秋考Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage 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 f

97、its each blank.The S&A Supercenter is the only place where residents in Boise can go shopping. Its also the most frequently (21) _ (visit) stop for local police. In the first six months of 2016, 14% of thecitys crime reports originated there, most for shoplifting(商店货物扒窃)-a figure thatwould be even h

98、igher if S&A called thepolicefor every minor theft.(22)_ (ease) that burden and reduce shoplifting losses, S&A is starting to do police work. Earlier this summer, 90 employees (23) _(hire) to guard its doors and check receipts. As part of a program called Justice, they will work with existing employ

99、ees to manage some small crimes internally. If an employee catches a thief (24)_name is not in the police database - that is, a first-time offender - that person will get a choice: pay to take an online course about the consequences of their actions, or face charges. This idea, according to S&A, is

100、to educate lawbreakers (25)_ involving the police.But the efforts (26) _ (raise) concern.For one, its unclear (27)_ the online courses are as helpful as they seem. It is because one of administrative organizations is being accused of both overcharging and falsely (28) _(send) so-called shoplifters t

101、o prison. And (29)_ _ there are extra staff members, S&A will remain difficult to secure because of its size and accessibility, especially during late-night hours, when fewere employees are working.Still, there are signs (30) _ the program could work. The local police department says the program red

102、uced police calls to the store by 40.5% from last October through July. But something truly transformational will likely take years and more police runs in the meantime.Keys：21. visited 22. to ease23. werehired 24. whose 25. without 26. have raised 27. whether 28. sending 29. even if/even though 30.

103、 that2018年春考Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage 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.My Kid-Free Li

104、feI had expected to have more free time after my sons, Evan and Alex, each left for college, and I do. The kitchen calendar looks spare. Rarely (21) _ I need to prepare family dinner every day. There is a lot (22) _ (much) laundry.When the boys were infants, I wondered how I (23) _ (spend) all the h

105、ours before they were born, (24) _ _ I have those hours back, I can focus on my own needs. I had also expected to worry about them when they were away. And I do. Did they get their flu shots (流感疫苗注射)? Will they remember the talks about good choices? On the other hand, the worry is mixed with relief.

106、 I have seen (25) _ vigorously they grow without me. Do I miss them? Yes. Both more and less than Id guessed. Do I feel united for having lost my primary role in life? No, because over the year, I took great pride (26) _ the fact that my identity was not dependent on theirs. But, surprisingly, yes.

107、(27) _ (be) a different kind of mother defines me now.The missing comes at unexpected moments: seeing the school bus drive by, starting to put too many plates on the table When they have doubts about friendships or job prospects, I can only say, Im sure you will figure it out.And yet, the spaces (28

108、) _ (empty) by loss are more than filled by what Ive found. I now have the chance (29) _ (see) them as the whole world does but also like no one else ever will. As adults I happened to help create.The rooms (30) _ the boys used to live look vacant. I feel sadness but also joy. I knew they would leav

109、e, but they will find their way back.My home is empty. But overflowing. Key: 21. do 22. less 23. had spent 24. now that 25. how26. in 27. To be/ Being 28. emptied 29. to see 30. where2017年1月上海高考Last weekend, the latest Disney movie, zootopia, broke records. The movie had the largest opening weekend

110、for a Disney animation. People across the U.S bought more than $75million worth of tickets.Zootopia is a city of animals. The movie starts with a rabbit police officer and a fox criminal 21_team up to find a missing otter (水獭). He is among several animals that have suddenly disappeared from the city

111、.Zootopia 22_(praise) for its sharp humor and strong message since its release. The film explores racism and other issues in the description of relations 23_ two kinds of animals in the city.Jaed Bush had Phil wrote zootopia. They told reporters that it started out as a spy movie 24_(set) in several

112、 different contexts. But they changed the story 25_they found the animal world especially interesting. They said to 26_something like this, “Whats this world like? Whats the history of this world?” and then, Bush said, they went to the experts. Not only 27_the writers speak with people who study cul

113、ture and group behavior, but also they talked with animals experts like zookeepersThe creators have noted that the variety of animals was not easy 28_(produce) in drawings. In the movie, 64 species live in multiple neighborhoods 29_(represent) different animals living environments. Disney says zooto

114、pia is its 30_(complex) animation yet. The extra effort is certainly paying off at the box office.【Keys】21.who 22. has been praised 23. between 24.set 25. when/after/because/as/since26. themselves 27. did 28. to produce 29. representing 30. most complex2017年6月上海高考In the presence of animalsA professo

115、r of public health at UCLA says that pet ownership might provide a new form of health care. As far back as the1790s, the elderly at a senior citizens home in England 21_ (encourage) to spend time with farm animals. This would help patients mental state more than the cruel therapies 22_ (use) on the

116、mentally ill at the time. In recent years, scientists have finally begun to find proof 23_ contact with animals can increase a sick persons chance of survival and has been shown 24_(lower) heart rate, calm upset children, and get people to start a conversation. Scientist think that animal companions

117、hip is beneficial 25_animals are accepting and attentive, and they dont criticize or give orders. Animals have the unique ability to be more social. For example, visitors to nursing homes get more social responses from patients when they come with animal companions.Not only do people seem 26_ (anxio

118、us) when animals are nearby, but they may also live longer. Studies show that a year 27_ heart surgery, survival rates for heart patients were higher for those with pets in their homes than those without pets. Elderly people with pets make fewer trips to doctors than those without animal companions,

119、 possibly because animals relieve loneliness. Staying with animals is believed to create a peaceful state of mind, 28_(result) in a favourable environment for everyone.Research confirms that the findings concerning senior citizens can be applied to restless children. They are more easy-going when th

120、ere are animals around, with 29_ company they tend to calm down more easily. They involve 30_ in playing with animals and the presence of animals comforts them greatly.【Keys】21. were encouraged 22. used 23. that 24. to lower 25. because/as/ since 26. less anxious 27. after 28. resulting 29. whose 30

121、. themselves2016年上海高考Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage 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)Ba

122、gs of Love Last year, I was assigned to work at an office near my mothers house, so I stayed with her for a month. During that time, I helped out with the housework and contributed to the groceries. After less than a week, I started noticing that the groceries were running out pretty quickly we were

123、 always suddenly out of something. (25)_(wonder) how my mum could consume them so quickly, I began observing her daily routine for two weeks. To my surprise, I found that she would pack a paper bag full of canned goods and head out every morning at about nine. Eventually, I decided to follow her and

124、 (26)_ happened truly amazed me. She was taking the food to the refugee camp, in (27)_ she distributed it to children. I asked around and found out that my mum was very well known in the area. The kids were very friendly with her and even looked up to her as if she were their own mother. Then it hit

125、 me why would she not want to tell me about what she (28)_(do)? Was she worried about how I would react or that I would stop (29)_(buy) the groceries if I found out? When she got home, I told her about my discovery. (30)_ she could react, I gave her a big hug and told her she didnt need to keep it a

126、 secret (31)_ me. She told me that some of the children lived with an older lady in a shelter while others slept on the streets. For years, my mum has been helping out by giving them whatever food she could spare. I was so impressed by (32)_ selfless she was.(B)Stress: Good or Bad? Stress used to be

127、 an almost unknown word, but now that we are used to talking about it, I have found that people are beginning to get stressed about being stressed. In recent years, stress(33)_(regard) as a cause of a whole range of medical problems, from high blood pressure to mental illness. But like so many other

128、 things, it is only too much stress(34)_ does you harm. It is time you considered that if there were no stress in your life, you would achieve a little. If you are stuck at home with no stress, then your level of performance will be low. Up to a certain point, the more stress you are under, the (35)

129、_(good) your performance will be. Beyond a certain point, though , further stress will only lead to exhaustion, illness and finally a breakdown. You can tell when you are over the top and on the downward slope, by asking yourself (36)_ number of questions. Do you, for instance, feel that too much is

130、 being expected of (37)_, and yet find it impossible to say no? Do you find yourself getting impatient or(38) _(annoy) with people over unimportant things?. If the answer to all those questions is yes, you had better(39)_(control ) your stress, as you probably are under more stress than is good for

131、you. To some extent you can control the amount of stress in your life. Doctors have worked out a chart showing how much stress is involved in various events. Getting married is 50, pregnancy 40, moving house 20, Christmas 12,etc. If the total stress in your life is over 150, you are twice as likely

132、(40)_ (get )ill.【Keys】25.Wondering 26.what27.which 28.haddone 29.buying 30.Before 31.from 32.how33.hasbeenregarded 34.that 35.better 36.a37.you38.annoyed39.control 40.toget2015年上海高考(A）Gift from a stranger My local supermarket is always busy. The first parking space I found was convenient, but Id not

133、iced a woman in a blue car circling for a while. (25) _ I was in a good mood, I let her have it. On the edge of the car park I backed into the next available spotit was a tight fit.Pretty soon Id made my way through the supermarket and was back in the fresh air. Feeling good, I (26) _ (empty) my pur

134、se change into the hands of a homeless man and helped a struggling woman reverse park.Just as I approached my car, I saw the woman Id let have my car spot earlier. She was giving me (27) _ odd lookhalf puzzled, half intent (热切的). I smiled and wished her a pleasant day. As I squeezed back into my car

135、, I saw the same lady (28) _ (look) in at me. “Hello,” she said, hesitantly. “This (29) _ sound crazy but I was on my way to drop some of my mothers things off at the charity bins. You are just so much (30) _ her. You helped those people, I noticed, and you seemed so happy.” She looked at me meaning

136、fully and passed a box in through the window. “I think she would like you to have it.” (31) _ (shock), I took it from her automatically. She smiled and walked away.After a pause, I opened the box. Inside was a beautiful gold necklace with a large grey pearl. It was (32) _ (nice) gift Id ever receive

137、d, and it was from a complete stranger. The necklace was around my neck, a warm reminder of human kindness.(B)Ask Helpful HannahDear Helpful Hannah,Ive got a problem with my husband, Sam. He bought a smartphone a couple of months ago, and he took it on our recent ski vacation to Colorado. It was a g

138、reat trip except for one problem. He has a constant urge (33) _ (check) for text messages; he checks his phone every five minutes! Hes so addicted to it that he just cant stand the idea (34) _ there may be an important text. He cant help checking even at inappropriate times like when we are eating i

139、n a restaurant and I am talking to him! He behaves (35) _ _ any small amount of boredom can make him feel the need to check his phone even when he knows he shouldnt. The temptation to see (36) _ is contacting him is just too great. When I ask him to please put down the phone and stop (37) _ (ignore)

140、 me, he says, “In a minute,” but still checks to see if (38) _ has posted something new on the Internet. Our life (39) _ (interrupt). If we go somewhere and I ask him to leave the phone at home, he suffers from withdrawal symptoms. Maybe this dependency on his smartphone has become more than an ever

141、yday problem.I recently read an article about “nomophobia,” (40) _ is a real illness people can suffer from: the fear of being without your phone! I am worried that Sam may be suffering from this illness because he feels anxious if he doesnt have his phone with him, even for a short time.Who would h

142、ave thought that little devices like these could have brought so much trouble!Sick and Tired Sadie【Keys】25.As / Because / Since 26.emptied 27.an 28.looking 29.might / may30.like 31.Shocked 32.the nicest 33.to check 34.that 35.as if / as though36.who 37.ignoring 38.someone / somebody39.has been inter

143、rupted / is being interrupted / is interrupted 40.which2014年上海高考(A)My Stay in New YorkAfter graduation from university, I had been unable to secure a permanent job in my small town. So I decided to leave home for New York, (25)_I might have a better chance to find a good job. (26) _ (earn) some mone

144、y to pay the daily expenses, I started work in a local caf as a waiter. I believe that (27) _ _ _ I was offered a good position, I would resign at once.Over time, the high cost of living became a little burden on my already (28) _ (exhaust) shoulder. On the other hand, my search for a respectable jo

145、b had not met with much success. As I had studied literature at university, I found it quite difficult to secure a suitable job in big companies. Mother had just said that (29) _ I want to have a better career advancement, I had to find work in the city. Perhaps (30) _my mother had told me was deepl

146、y rooted in my mind. I just did as she had expected.Soon I had lived in the city for over six months but I still did not like it. Apparently, I had difficulty (31) _ (adapt) myself to life in the city, let alone finding a job to my delight. After nine months of frustration, I eventually decided to g

147、o back to my small town. Not until I returned (32) _I realize that a quiet town life was the best for me.(B)The giant vending machine (自动售货机) is a new village shop Villagers have long been used to facing a drive when they run out of basic supplies. However, help is now nearer at hand in form of the

148、countrys first automatic push-button shop. Now residents in the Derbyshire Village of Clifton can buy groceries around the clock after the huge vending was installed outside a pub in the village this week. Peter Fox, who is (33)_electrical engineer, spent two and a half years working on the project.

149、 The machine (34)_ (equip) with securing cameras and alarms and looks like a mini shop with a brick front, a gray roof and a display window. Mr. Fox said he hoped his invention, (35)_ is set to be installed in other villages in the area over the coming months, will mark a return to convenience shopp

150、ing for rural communities. He said:“ I had this idea a few years ago but I couldnt find a manufacture who could deliver what I wanted, so I did it by (36)_. The result is what amounts to huge outdoor vending machine. Yet I think the term “automatic shop” is far (37)_ (appropriate) In recent years, t

151、he commercial pressure from supermarket chains (38)_ (force) village shops across the country to close. In 2010, it was estimated that about 400 village shops closed, (39)_ (urge) the local government to give financial support to struggling shops or set-up new communities stores.Hundreds of communit

152、ies have since stepped in and opened up their won volunteer-run shops, but Mr. Fox hopes his new invention will offer a solution (40)_these villages without a local shop.【Keys】25. where 26. To earn 27. as soon as / as long as 28. exhausted 29. if30. what 31. adapting 32. did 33. an 34. is equipped 3

153、5. which36. myself 37. more appropriate 38. has forced 39. urging 40. to实战演练(A)My name is Clara. I still remember that chilly December day, sitting in science class. 1 (finish) a worksheet early，I picked up a TIME for Kids magazine. A piece of news caught my eye: NASA was holding 2 essay contest to

154、name its Mars rover(火星探测器).Before I even knew anything else about it, a single word flooded my 11-year-old mind, Curiosity.I couldnt wait for the bell to ring 3 I could get started on my essay. That afternoon, I raced home, sat down at the computer, and typed 4 my fingers ached. “Curiosity is an eve

155、rlasting flame that burns in everyones mind.”Five months later, my mom received a phone call, and immediately, a wide smile 5 (spread) across her face.On August 5,2012, at 10:31 p.m., the rover named Curiosity touched down safely on the surface of Mars, and I 6 (honour) to have a front-row seat in N

156、ASA.Curiosity is such an important part of who I am. I have always been fascinated by the stars, the planets, the sky and the universe. I remember as a little girl, my grandmother and I 7 sit together in the backyard for hours. Shed tell me stories and point out the stars. Grandma lived in China, th

157、ousands of miles away from my home in Kansas, but the stars kept us together even when we were apart. They were always there, yet there was so much I didnt know about 8_. Thats what I love so much about space.People often ask me 9 we go to faraway places like Mars. My answer is simple because were c

158、urious. We human beings do not just hole up in one place. We are constantly wondering and trying to find out 10 is over the hill and beyond the horizon.Keys:1. Having finished 2. an 3. so 4. until 5. spread 6 was honoured 7. would 8. them 9. why 10. what （B）Fear (1)_ be felt in the heart as well as

159、in the head, according to a study that has found a link between the cycles of a beating heart and the chance of someone feeling fear.Tests on healthy volunteers found that they were more likely to feel a sense of fear at the moment when their hearts are contracting（收缩）and pumping blood around their

160、bodies, compared with the point (2)_ the heartbeat is relaxed. Scientists say the results suggested that the heart is able to influence (3)_ the brain responds to a fearful event, depending on which point it is at in its regular cycle of contraction and relaxation.Sarah Garfinkel at the Brighton and

161、 Sussex Medical School said, “Our study show for the first time that the way (4)_ we deal with fear is different, (5)_(depend) on when we see fearful pictures in relation to our heart. The study tested 20 healthy volunteers on their reactions to fear as they were shown pictures of fearful faces. Dr.

162、 Garfinkel said, “The study showed that fearful faces are better noticed when the heart is pumping (6)_ when it is relaxed. Thus our hearts can also affect what we see and what we dont see and guide whether we see fear.” (7)_ (understand) this relationship further, the scientists also used a brain s

163、canner to show how the brain influences the way the heart changes a persons feeling of fear. “So far we (8)_(find) an important mechanism by which the heart and brain speak to each other to change our feelings and reduce fear” Dr. Garfinkel said. “We hope that by increasing our understanding about h

164、ow fear (9)_(deal) with and ways that it could be reduced, we may be able to develop more successful treatments for anxiety, disorders, and also for (10)_ who are suffering from serious stress disorder.” Keys:1. may/can 2. when 3. how 4. that 5.depending 6. than 7. To understand 8. have found 9. is

165、dealt 10. those(C)Uh-oh, the new years just begun and already youre finding it hard to keep those resolutions to junk the junk food, get off the couch or kick smoking. Theres a biological reason why a lot of our bad habits are so hard to break they get（ 1）_(wire) into our brains.Why are bad habits s

166、tronger? Youre fighting against the power of an immediate reward, says Dr. Nora Volkow, director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse and an authority on the brains pleasure pathway.We all as creatures are behaving that way, to give greater value to an immediate reward as opposed to (2)_ is delay

167、ed, Volkow says.How this bit of happiness turns into a habit involves a pleasure-sensing chemicalnamed dopamine. It causes the brain (3)_(pursue) that reward again and again strengthening the connection each time especially when it gets the right hint from your environment.People tend to overestimat

168、e their ability to resist temptations around them, thus (4) _(destroy) attempts to give up bad habits. Even scientists who recognize it (5)_ show weakness. I know popcorns are not healthy. But every time I go to the cinema, I have to eat it, Volkow says， Its fascinating.A movement to pay people for

169、behavior changes may exploit that connection, as some companies offer employees outright payments or insurance reduction for adopting better habits.(6)_well paying for behavior plays out, researchers say there are still some steps that may help fight your brains hold (7)_ newly-established habits:Re

170、peat, repeat, repeat the new behavior the same routine at the same time of day. You decide to exercise. Doing it at the same time of the morning, rather than fitting it in casually, (8)_ (make) the striatum(终脑皮层)recognize the habit.Therefore, if you dont keep doing it, you will feel frustrated.Exerc

171、ise itself raises dopamine levels, so eventually your brain will get a feel-good hit (9)_ _ your muscles protest.Besides, try to reward yourself with (10)_ that you really desire. For instance, if you exercise all week or stick to your diet, you could try a fancy restaurant- safer perhaps than a box

172、 of cookies because the price inhibits the quantity.Keys:21. wired 22. what 23. to pursue 24. destroying 25. can 26. However 27. on 28. makes 29. even if/even though 30. something(D) Why do kids never seem to get tired?Its the age-old question asked by parents: Why do kids never seem to get tired? F

173、inally, science has an answer. According to a new study, most children have a metabolic rate similar to _1_ of a well-trained endurance athlete, and they can recover from fatigue even _2_ (fast).For the study, published inFrontiersin Physiology,researchers compared the metabolic and fatigue rates of

174、 three groups of participants: 8- to 10-year-old boys, unathletic adults, and nationally-ranked en durance athletes who compete in triathlons, marathons and cycling. Researchers compared the energy output and recovery rates _3_ (follow)exercise by monitoring heart rates, oxygen levels, and lactate-r

175、emoval levels to see _4_ quickly the participants recovered. Children outperformed adultsin all of the tests.Step for step, researchers found that the kids _5_ (burn) more energy because they had to take more steps _6_ (cover) a certain distance than their adult peers. They also tended to use less e

176、fficient movements to complete each task. _7_the study found that the children overcame these obstacles with seemingly fatigue-resistant muscles that allowed them to recover quickly from high-intensity exercise.Thats right, fatigue-resistant muscles.These results come as no surprise to any parent wh

177、o has ever collapsed on the couch after trying to keep up _8_ kids at the playground. Theres a reason _9_parents often joke about bottling their kids energy and _10_ (sell) it to make millions. And now, it seems, science finally concurs.Keys:1. that 2. faster 3. following 4. how 5. burned6. to cover

178、 7. But 8. with 9. why 10. selling (E)Phyllis Rawlins house was destroyed after a tornado(龙卷风)in which she lost (1) _ husband , Edgar, swept through her town of Kokomo. Last summer in the tornados rubbles(瓦砾), Rawlins searched(2)_ Edgars wedding ring. “Digging and praying. Digging and praying,” she

179、told local station Fox 59.“It was everything to me, because thats one thing that I had,” she said.Rawlins had been visiting family in Kentucky (3)_ the storm came through. She returned only (4)_ ( find) her home had completely been in pieces. “This was the house that love built,” she said. Without h

180、er husband or her house, she was determined to find the ring. But (5)_ (locate) it among the piles of rubbles seemed to be hopeless. Somehow, her brother (6)_ (spot) something under a piece of the roof and called her over. The ring, (7)_ (bury) in the rubbles, had turned up. “It was a miracle,” Rawl

181、ins said. “We (8)_ just hugged each other, (9)_ (cry). That was what_I had searched and searched for,” When all was lost, the special ring he left was finally found.“Im very strong with my faith, and I know that God is in control of everything, (10)_ good and the bad,” Rawlins said.Keys:1. her 2. fo

182、r 3. when 4. to find 5. locating 6. spotted 7. buried 8. both 9. crying 10. the （F）The belief (1)_ animals can predict earthquakes has been around for centuries.In 373B.C., its recorded that animals, including rats, snakes and weasels (鼬鼠), deserted the Greek city of Helices just days before (2) _ q

183、uake destroyed the place.Since then, there (3) _ (be) similar stories of animal prediction of earthquakes across the centuries. It has been reported that fish move fiercely, chickens stop (4) _ (lay) eggs, and bees leave their hive in a panic. Lots of pet owners said that they (5) _ (witness) their

184、cats and dogs acting strangely before the ground shook - barking or whining for no reason or showing signs of nervousness.But what animals (6) _ sense, if they do feel anything at all, is a mystery. One idea is that animals feel the Earth shake before humans. Other ideas suggest they detect electric

185、al changes in the air or gas released from the Earth.Earthquakes are a sudden phenomenon. Seismologists（地震学家）have no way of knowing exactly when or where the next one will hit. About 500, 0000 detectable quakes occur in the world each year, (7)_ those, 100, 0000 can be felt by humans, and 100 cause

186、damage.Japan is one of the countries (8)_ most earthquakes happen every year. Scientists there have long studied animals in hopes of discovering what they hear or feel before the Earth (9)_(shake), in order to use that sense as a prediction tool.On the other hand, American seismologists are doubtful

187、, (10)_ _ there have been recorded cases of strange animal behavior before earthquakes.Keys:1. that 2 a 3. have been 4. laying 5. had witnessed 6. can 7. of 8. where 9. shakes 10. even if/ even though（G）A new study of 8,000 young people in the Journal of Health and Social Behavior shows that _ 1 _ l

188、ove can make adults live healthily and happily, it is a bad thing for young people. Puppy love (早恋) may bring stress for young people and can lead to depression. The study shows that girls become 2 (depressed) than boys, and younger girls are the worst of all.The possible reason 3 the connection bet

189、ween love and higher risk of depression for girls is “loss of self”. According to the study, even though boys would say “lose themselves in a romantic relationship”, this “loss of self” is much more likely to lead to depression 4 it happens to girls. Young girls who have romantic relationships usual

190、ly like hiding their feelings and opinions. They wont tell that to their parents.Dr Marian Kaufman, _ 5 _ expert on young people problems, says 15% to 20% young people will have depression during their growing. _ 6 _ (try) romance often causes the depression. She advises kids not to jump into romanc

191、e too early. During growing up, it is important for young people 7 (build) strong friendships and a strong sense of self. She also suggests the parents should encourage their kids to keep close to their friends, attend more interesting school activities and spend enough time with family.Parents 8 wa

192、tch for signs of depressioneating or mood changes, and if they see signs from their daughters or sons, they need to give help. The good news is 9 the connection between romance and depression seems to become weak with age. Love will always make us feel young, 10 only maturity gives us a chance to av

193、oid its bad side effects.Keys:1.although/though 2. more depressed 3. for4.when 5. an 6. Trying 7. to build 8. should 9. that 10. but （H）Have you ever seen an old movie called Three Coins in the Fountain? It is about three young American women (1) _(search) for permanent romance in Rome and they all

194、find it. Far-fetched Hollywood? Well, from the world history point of view, romance did, in fact, set down its roots in Rome. The word romance evolved in Latin from Roma to Romanicus of the Roman language, to the Old French romanz escrive, (2) _ means “to write in a Romance language,” and on to the

195、English romance. The Romance languages (3) _(compose) of seven groups of languages that all have Latin (4) _ their basis. These languages include French, Italian, Spanish and Portuguese. The common people in ancient Rome spoke (5)_ is referred to as Vulgar Latin, an informal speech, as opposed to th

196、e classical Latin of the more educated. Most language experts agree that Vulgar Latin is the chief source of the Romance languages. Medieval Romances were tales (6) _(write) primarily in French verse about brave heroes. The notion of having a romance with another person is thought (7) _(develop) som

197、etime during the Middle Ages. In the late 18th century and on through the 19th, a romance was not a love story (8) _ a work of prose fiction that contained far-fetched, mysterious events. Romances of this period (9) _(include) English Gothic novels like The Castle of Otranto by Horace Walpole.What e

198、xactly is a twentieth-century romance ? Does it have any relationship with the lively, popular novels written today, with their fantastic plots of love affairs? Or did the playwright Oscar Wilde have it right in The Picture of Dorian Gray: “ When one is in love, one always begins by deceiving (10) _, and one always ends by deceiving others. That is what the world calls a romance.” Keys:1. searching 2. which 3. are composed 4. as 5 .what 6. written 7. to have developed 8. but 9. included 10. oneself /himself