高中英语短文理解阅读填空

ⅠFill in the blanks with the proper words.
A. Reading
The “monster of Lake Tianchi” is 1____ in the news again after several recent sightings. The monster seemed to be black 2___ color. It 3____out of the water like a seal. Although no one really got a clear 4____ at the mysterious creature, a local photographer 5_____ that its head looked like a horse.
In another recent 6______, a group of soldiers claim they saw an animal 7______ on the surface of the water. It was greenish-black creature and had round head 8______ 10-centimetre horns.
A third report came from Li Xiaohe. He claims to have seen the creature moving quickly through the water. After three or four hundred meters it 9_____ into the water. Ten minutes later the monster 10____ again and repeated the action.
There have been reports of monsters in Lake Tianchi since the 11________ of the last century. Some photos have been 12______. Many people think that the monster may be a 13______ cousin of the Loch Ness monster in Scotland. Scientists, however, are 14_______. They say that the low-temperature lake is unlikely to be able to support such large living creatures.
Lake Tianchi is the highest volcanic lake in the world. It 15___an area of about 10 square kilometers.

Most Americans don’t like to get advice __1_____ members of their family. They get advice from “___2_____ (strange)”. When they need advice, they don’t usually go to people they know. __3______ many of them write letters to newspapers and magazines __4______ give advice on many different subjects ，__5_______ (include) family problems, the use of language, health, cooking, child care, clothes, _6______ even on how to buy a house or a car.
Most newspapers __7_______ (regular) print letters from readers with problems. Along with the letters there are __8_______ written by people who are supposed to know how to solve such problems. Some of these writers are doctors, and _9___________ are lawyers or educators. But two of the most famous writers of advice are women without special __10_________ (train) for this kind of work.

More American people take their troubles with them on holiday, according to a new survey.    31         40 percent said that the main reason for going away is to escape   32          (press) from work, almost all said they worry more      33          they do at home. Only four in every one hundred said that they are happy and free of care.
The most common worry is burglary（入室盗窃）, with four out of ten worrying about their homes   34        (break) into while they are abroad. More than a quarter feel they will feel crazy   35     some other noisy and rough holiday-makers and twenty-two percent worry they may be attacked  36           their possessions will be  37            (miss).
The survey also showed   38         the stay-at-home Americans are no more. Three out of every five want to have a holiday abroad, which was          39    increase from the figures only three years ago. The hotel holiday is still a winner, with about one third of all Americans   40          (prefer) to go on a self-catering（自助） holiday.

请认真阅读下列短文，并根据所读内容在文章后表格中的空格里填入一个最恰当的单词。

注意：请将答案写在答题卡上相应题号的横线上。每个空格只填1个单词。

For more than twenty years scientists have been seeking to understand the mystery of the''sixth sense"of direction．By trying out ideas and solving problems one by one，they are now getting closer to one answer．

One funny idea is that animals might have a built-in compass(指南针)．

Our earth itself is a big magnet(磁体)．So a little magnetic needle that swings freely lines itself with the big earth magnet to point north and south．When people discovered that idea about athousand years ago and invented the compass，it allowed sailors to navigate (航海)on oceanvoyages, even under cloudy skies.

Actuallly the idea of the living compass came just from observing animals in nature．

Many birds migrate twice a year between their summer homes and winter homes．Some of them fly for thousands of kilometers and mostly at night．Experiments have shown that some birds can recognize star patterns．But they can keep on course even under cloudy skies．How can they do that?
A common bird that does not migrate but is great at finding its way home is the homing pigeon．Not all pigeons can find their way home．Those that can are very good at it，and they have been widely studied．

One interesting experiment was to attach little magnets to the birds'heads to block their magnetic sense-just as a loud radio can keep you from hearing a call to dinner．On sunny days, that did not fool the pigeons．Evidently they can use the sun to tell which way they are going．But on cloudy days，the pigeons with magnets could not find their way．It was as if the magnets had blocked their magnetic sense．

Similar experiments with the same kind of results were done with honeybees．These insects also seem to have a special sense ot direction．

In spite of the experiments，the idea of an animal compass seemed pretty extraordinary．How would an animal get the magnetic stuff for a compass.
An answer came from an unexpected source．A scientist was studying bacteria that live in the mud of ponds and marshes．He found accidentally little rod-like bacteria that all swam together in one direction-north．

Further study showed that each little bacterium had a chain of dense particles inside，which proved magnetic．The bacteria had made themselves into little magnets that could line up with the earth's magnet．

The big news was that a living thing，even a simple bacterium，can make magnetite．That led to a search to see whether animals might have it.. By using a special instrument called magnetometer，scientists were able to find magnetite in bees and birds，and even in fish．In each animal，except for the bee．the magnetic stuff was always in or closer to the brain．

Thus．the idea of a built-in animal compass began to seem reasonable．

The   Magnetic Sense -   The Living Compass
Passage   outline	Supporting   details
The   existence of the earth magnet and the invention of the navigating compass	◇Our   earth is a big magnet and a little freely1magnetic needle lines itself with the earth magnet to point north and south. ◇2on the idea above, the navigating compass was invented.
The   possibility of birds' built-in compasses	◇   One piece of evidence is the3of many   birds between their summer homes and winter homes. ◇   Birds can recognize star patterns on clear nights and keep on course4under cloudy skies
The5on pigeons' and bees' built-in   compasses	◇Little   magnets were tied to the pigeons' heads to6their magnetic sense. ◇The   pigeons' magnetic sense seemed to be affected on7days. ◇Similar   things with the same results were done with bees.
The8of the magnetic stuff for the   animal compass	◇Little   rod-like bacteria were found by chance to swim together in the direction of9. ◇Some animals had a chain of dense magnetic particles in or close to the10inside their bodies.

第二节：语法填空（共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空，并将答案填写在答题卡标号为31—40的相应位置上。
Sometimes Chinese English teachers are puzzled by __31____ questions, “Have you got any skills in reading comprehension?” Actually, many of the teachers can’t give students   32__   efficient way to deal with reading. Anyway, __33____ often simply say, “Read more and practise more, and you   34 __  (get) more experience in reading comprehension.” Frankly, these teachers’ good   35  __ (suggest) are only helpful to arouse students’ interest in reading   36  __ not helpful to deal with the questions in the examinations of reading comprehension. Personally, I think the skill for reading comprehension should be based   37__   the knowledge of English writing. Since the English passages are written under some rules or principles, the science of reading and understanding may have a close relationship with writing. Reading comprehension can’t be independent from the knowledge of writing. So __38____ (do) better in reading comprehension, we should learn the knowledge of writing, study __39____ questions are designed and the relationship __40____ questions and the reading materials.

Directions: Complete the following passage by filling in each blank with one word that best fits the context.

Parents are busy people. If they are working,they are usually not at home1their children return from school.Sometimes it is necessary for a parent to write2after-school note for their children. They sometimes put the note on the kitchen table, the refrigerator,3another place where their children are sure to find it. A note is often a4way to "talk" with a child than using the telephone. For one thing, parents have time to think about5they want to say before they write.6another, the note lists all the information in one place. It is easy to read again and again People often forget all the details that7hear in a telephone call. Finally, cell phones can be turned8or telephone calls not answered. For these reasons, after-school notes are very popular with parents.

The Internet is an amazing information resource. Students, teachers, and researchers use it 31        an investigative tool. Journalists use it to find information for stories. Doctors use it to learn more about unfamiliar diseases and the    32        (late) medical development. Ordinary people use it for shopping, banking, bill-paying, and 33       (communication) with family and friends. People all over the world use it to connect with individuals from 34          countries and cultures.
35        , while there are many positive developments 36        (associate) with the Internet, there are also certain fears and concerns. 37         concern relates to a lack of control over 38         appears on the Internet. With television and radio there are editors to check the accuracy or appropriateness of the content of programs, and with television there are restrictions 39        what kinds of programs can 40          (broadcast) and at what times of the day. With the Internet, parents cannot check a published guide to determine what is suitable for their children to see.

A Love Oriented “Family”
“Jia” or “Family” in English, is one of the most widely read novels by Chinese literature giant Ba Jin. It has been again adapted into a TV series, with its main plot telling the love story between the young heroes, according to a report by the Beijing Times. “Family” is among Ba Jin’s most acclaimed（受称赞的）novels and is one of his three semi-autobiographical novels known as the “Torrent” trilogy（三部曲）, composed of “Family”, “Spring” and “Autumn”. Written between 1931 and 1940 in pre-revolutionary China, the novel attacked the traditional Chinese family structure and depicted the struggles and tragedies, love and hatred of the young generation in a story of family decline. It has attracted extensive readers for its anti-feudal(封建的) thoughts and unique artistic charm, winning an important position in contemporary Chinese literature.
In China, family is closely related to country, hence the appearance of the very country of five thousand years' civilization. The ideal of ancient people, namely, “self-cultivation, regulating the family, managing the nation, and establishing peace all over the world”, fully reflects the close relation between the family and the country.
“Our version is not as depressing as the original story. It is modern and cater to a younger audience,” said the director Wang Jun at the press release in Beijing. Starring family faces including Huang Lei, Huang Yi and Li Xiaoran, the drama focuses on the complicated relationships between the characters and throws light on the resistance against feudal(封建的) restrictions. “We have to act as teenage boys, it is quite a challenge,” said Huang Lei, an experienced actor who is 36 years old. Huang Yi said “Family” is a good chance for her to switch style because she has to play a virtuous wife whose life ends in tragedy.
81. What are the three novels known as the “Torrent” trilogy by Ba Jin?
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82. According to paragraph three, we know the original story is ____________.
_______________________________________________________________________________
83. The underlined word “depicted” probably means ____________.
_______________________________________________________________________________
84. What’s the TV series “Family” about?
_______________________________________________________________________________

PART FOUR: WRITING
Section A (10Points)
Directions: Read the following passage. Complete the diagram by using the information for the passage. Write NO MORE THAN 3 WORDS for each answer.
There are many things you can do to keep friendship strong forever.
Trust is very important in keeping any relationship strong and long lasting. If you trust the person whom you have a good relationship with and the other person also trust you in the same way, then you two have a good relationship.
You can remember important date of your friends such as their birthdays and wish them or give gifts to them on this special days. Many people say that money is the most important thing to consider, but remember friendship is not about money. You can find something small and inexpensive for their gifts or send online cards.
A friend should also always help others even when it is not very convenient. So have a helping hand ready at all times.
Sometimes distance makes relationships even closer. So, if you are far from your friends, there are many ways you can remain in contact（联系）. You can use email, chat programs, and you can also write a blog and share your daily life activities with your friends.
If there is anything that makes you happy, share it with your friends. Listen to their thoughts as well. If they have achieved something noticeable, congratulate them and celebrate with them.
I have seen good friendships and when there is unhealthy competition between two friends. Though this may not happen in many cases, it is better to keep this idea in mind since it may happen to you.
As far as I have seen and experienced, it will be better not to either lend to or borrow money from your good friend. Of course, we have to do this with friends. But, attention should be paid so that your friendship may not end.
How to Keep Your Friendship 71______

72. ______	Details
Trust	Don’t doubt your good friend so that he or she will treat you 73. ______.
Remember important dates	·Give your 74. ______, small gifts or send online greetings to your friends on their birthdays. ·Don’t connect friendship with money. ·Try to send good friends 75. ______ gifts.
76. ______	Be ready to give a hand to your friends as much as possible.
Remain in touch	Use modern technology to contact your 77.         friends.
Share feelings	·Share the happiness with your friends. ·Listen to your friends. ·78. ______ your friends on their achievements and celebrate them together.
Avoid 79. ______	Don’t try to compete with each other in an unhealthy way.
Avoid money exchange	Don’t lend or borrow any money from your good friend, otherwise it may 80. ______ the friendship.

In France, most of the people want to have a very long time for lunch. In Britain it doesn’t seem to be important 31             people take a cup of tea and a very quick sandwich and it’s OK.
Another very 32           (surprise) thing for the foreigner is the way the people obey the law — you seem to have much more discipline 33          in France, and you respect the police 34           more than we do. For instance, people park their car 35         , and they know it is forbidden 36            they do it — in Britain people don’t do that.
In England, it’s 37          (easy) to feel alone. People don’t bother you, don’t look after you or worry 38          you so much, so it’s easy to get lost or to hide away here. When you’re in the United States people want to know 39____________     you are, they tend to speak to you, to find out who you are,40         you’re doing.

根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
In order to help children learn to use an English dictionary, you’ll obviously need to have one on hand for them to view.
____ It is used to give the meaning and the usage of any given word in English.
___ If it has not yet been introduced to the children, they need to learn it so that they can use the English dictionary effectively (高效地). ____ Ask the children to choose a word, and then show them how you search for the word by alphabetical order.
Show the children how to learn a new word with an English dictionary. ____ You will also need to point out how some words can be used as nouns and verbs, etc.
____ To make sure that the children understand how to look up a word in the dictionary, ask them to choose a few more words, and guide them as they look each one up themselves.

A．Check if the children are familiar with the alphabet (字母表).

B．Begin with explaining what an English dictionary is used for.

C．The children will find a plain dictionary boring and uninteresting.

D．Finally, help the children to practice how to use the dictionary themselves.

E.     Finally, make sure the children have learned some new words with the dictionary.
F.     You need to show them how the dictionary explains the meaning of the word.
G.    When the children have well mastered the alphabet, simply show them how an English dictionary is used.

第二题：填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
阅读下面的短文，在标有序号的空白处填入一个适当的词，或填入括号中单词的正确形式。
Once upon a time the colors of the world started to quarrel. All thought that they were the most ______1_______, the most useful, the most beautiful and the best.
Green said: "Clearly I am the most important. I am the ___2______ of life and of hope. I’m the color of grass, trees, leaves. Without me, all animals would die.”
Blue ______3_____(interrupt): "Don’t just think about the earth. What is the color of the sky and the sea? Isn’t water the most important thing for life?”
Yellow laughed: "You are all so serious! I bring laughter and warmth into the world. Every time people look at a yellow sunflower, they start to smile. ____4________ me, there would be no fun!"
Orange said at the ____5_____ of his voice: "I am the color of ____6_______ and strength. I carry the most important vitamins. Think of carrots, pumpkins and oranges. When I fill the sky at sunrise or sunset, everyone is shocked at my beauty and nobody gives another thought to any of you.
Red could _____7____ it no longer, so he shouted: " I am the color of danger and of bravery. I am willing to fight for a cause. I bring fire into the blood.”
　　And so the colors went on quarreling. Their voices became louder and louder. The thunder got angry and the rain started to pour. ____8____the colors began to cool, the rain said,” You foolish colors. Don’t you know that each of you is unique? Join hands and follow me.” They did what they ________9________(tell) and together made the most beautiful rainbow,___10______ is a sign of hope of tomorrow." And whenever a good rain washes the world and a rainbow appears in the sky, we should remember to appreciate one another.

第二节：语法填空 (共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)
阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空，并将答案填写在答题卡标号为31-40的相应位置上。
Many patients who don’t want to tell their doctor how much they really drink are often more honest with a computer. The computer __31__ (use) for this purpose is programmed to be friendly. For example, if a patient called Ann says that __32__ her parents are dead, the computer will say: “I’m sorry to hear that, Ann.” Apart from expressing sympathy, the computer __33___ also question and remind. If a patient says he __34__ drinks alcohol, the computer can ask him, “Never? Not even at parties or at Christmas?” Does this direct contact __35__the patient and the computer mean that we do not need doctors any more?
It depends. Computers are useful __36__ they do not look shocked if you say you drink two bottles of whisky __37__day. And they do not stop to talk on the phone as doctors often do.
But ___38___ a doctor said, “We smile and we give a patient a handkerchief or put arm around her shoulder if she __39__ (cry). That is ___40___ people will always want us.”

B) 非选择题：阅读下列材料，然后按要求完成所给出的题目。(Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions. Respond to the questions according to the passage.)
A
Billy: I am usually very hungry by 5:30 when school is over, so I go to the nearest food shop to buy some snacks. Then I go home and do my homework. Because the workload is very heavy, I need four or even five hours to finish it. On weekends, I usually go walking in the park. There is a small mountain in the park and I often do some climbing there. That's on Sunday, but on Saturday I have to spend the day at school.
Grace: I like walking, too. I prefer going to one of the islands on weekends. During the week, like Billy, I need to deal with my lessons. But on Tuesdays I always go swimming at the local indoor pool after school. After that, I meet some friends in TV games center in Star Club. We girls like playing games as much as the boys. I go to the Internet bar to chat with some net friends on Sunday evening. I find it fantastic.
Jenny: I never go to these centers or clubs. Nearly every day I go home on time. I never chat with strangers on the Internet. I never have time for sports. I seldom watch TV at home. The only two things I do at home are studying and sleeping. After a day's work, I always feel tired. One thing I almost forget is that on Sunday evening I go to a restaurant with my parents. In a word, my life is dull and uninteresting.
Questions 51—55：Please fill in the blanks with no more than five words in each blank.

We may look at the world around us, but somehow we manage not to see it         31        whatever we’ve become used to suddenly  32        (disappear). Take, for example, the neatly-dressed woman I used to see.
For three years, no matter 33         the weather was like, she was always waiting at the bus stop around 8:00 a.m. On 34  ________   (snow) days, she wore heavy clothes and a pair of 35    ____________   (wool) gloves. Of course I remember all 36  _______   only after she was seen no more .It was 37       that I realized how much 1 expected to see her each morning.
“Did she have an accident? Something  38     ______   ?” I thought to myself about her disappearance. Now that she was gone, I felt that I 39   __________   (know) her. I began to realize that part of our daily life probably includes such chance meetings       40  _________   familiar strangers: the milkman you see at dawn, and the twin brothers you see at the library. Such people are important markers in our lives. They add weight to our sense of place and belonging.