1、一、阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 The concept of solitude (独处)in the digital world is almost non-existent. In the world of technology, e-mail, social networking and online video games, information is meant to be 1 . Solitude can be hard to discover 2 it has been given up. In this resp
2、ect, new technologies have 3 our culture. The desire to be connected has brought solitude to a(n) 4 as weve known it. People have become so 5 in the world of networks and connections that one can often be contacted 6 theyd rather not be. Today we can talk, text, e-mail, chat and blog, not only from
3、our 7 , but from our mobile phones as well. Most developed nations have become 8 on digital technology simply because theyve grown accustomed to it, and at this point not 9 it would make them an outsider. 10 many jobs and careers require people to be 11 . From this point of view, technology has chan
4、ged the culture of work. Being reachable might feel like a 12 to those who may not want to be able to be contacted at all times. I suppose the positive side is that solitude is still possible for anyone who 13 wants it. Computers can be shut 14 and mobile phones can be turned off. The ability to be
5、connected” and on has many 15 , as well as disadvantages. Travelers have ended up 16 on mountains, and mobile phones have saved countless lives. They can also make people feel 17 and forced to answer unwanted calls or 18 to unwanted texts. Attitudes towards our connectedness as a society 19 across g
6、enerations. Some find todays technology a gift. Others consider it a curse. Regardless of anyones view on the subject, its hard to imagine what life would be like 20 daily advancements in technology.1.A.sharedB.receivedC.updatedD.collected2.A.thoughB.onceC.untilD.before3.A.respectedB.preservedC.igno
7、redD.shaped4.A.edgeB.endC.stageD.balance5.A.sensitiveB.intelligentC.reachableD.considerate6.A.only ifB.even ifC.as ifD.if only7.A.mediaB.monitorsC.databasesD.computers8.A.bentB.hardC.keenD.dependent9.A.usingB.findingC.protectingD.changing10.A.AlsoB.InsteadC.OtherwiseD.Somehow11.A.trainedB.connectedC
8、.recommendedD.interested12.A.burdenB.benefitC.pleasureD.disappointment13.A.reallyB.hardlyC.merelyD.slightly14.A.outB.upC.downD.in15.A.aspectsB.advantagesC.exceptionsD.weaknesses16.A.lostB.hiddenC.relaxedD.deserted17.A.confusedB.excitedC.trappedD.amused18.A.turnB.replyC.objectD.submit19.A.ariseB.vary
9、C.spreadD.exist20.A.beyondB.despiteC.withoutD.within二、阅读下面短文,从短文后所给各题的四个选项中,选出可填入空白处的最佳选项。I often read of incidents of misunderstanding or conflict. Im left 1 . Why do these people create mistrust and problems, especially with those from other 2 ?I was growing up in Kuala Lumpur in the early 1960s,
10、3 children from different races and religions played and studied 4 in harmony. At that time my family lived a stones 5 from Ismails. And no one was bothered that Ismail was a Malay Muslim and I was an Indian Hinduwe just 6 our differences. Perhaps, our elders had not filled our heads with unnecessar
11、y advice, well 7 or otherwise.We were nine when we became friends. During the school holidays, wed 8 the countryside on our bicycles, hoping to 9 the unexpected. At times Ismail would accompany my family as we made a rare shopping trip to town. We would be glad of his 10 .When I was twelve, my famil
12、y moved to Johor. Ismails family later returned to their village, and I 11 touch with him.One spring afternoon in 1983, I stopped a taxi in Kuala Lumpur. I 12 my destination. The driver acknowledged my 13 but did not move off. Instead, he looked 14 at me. “Raddar?” he said, using my childhood nickna
13、me(绰号). I was astonished at being so 15 addressed (称呼). Unexpectedly! It was Ismail! Even after two 16 we still recognized each other. Grasping his shoulder, I felt a true affection, something 17 to describe.If we can allow our children to be 18 without prejudice, theyll build friendships with peopl
14、e, regardless of race or religion, who will be 19 their side through thick and thin. On such friendships are societies built and 20 we can truly be, as William Shakespeare once wrote,“we happy few, we band of brothers”.1.A.interestedB.pleasedC.puzzledD.excited2.A.partiesB.citiesC.villagesD.races3.A.
15、whyB.whichC.howD.when4.A.togetherB.aroundC.aloneD.apart5.A.dropB.throwC.moveD.roll6.A.refusedB.madeC.soughtD.accepted7.A.paidB.meantC.preservedD.treated8.A.exploreB.searchC.discoverD.desert9.A.get throughB.deal withC.come acrossD.take away10.A.arrivalB.choiceC.effortD.company11.A.lostB.gainedC.devel
16、opedD.missed12.A.statedB.orderedC.decidedD.chose13.A.attemptsB.instructionsC.opinionsD.arrangements14.A.anxiouslyB.carelesslyC.disappointedlyD.fixedly15.A.familiarlyB.strangelyC.fullyD.coldly16.A.departuresB.monthsC.yearsD.decades17.A.possibleB.funnyC.hardD.clear18.A.themB.themselvesC.usD.ourselves1
17、9.A.fromB.byC.withD.against20.A.stillB.otherwiseC.thenD.instead三、阅读短文,从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Most dogs have an easy life in the U.S. They eat, play, get attention from their 1 and sleep. But some dogs work hard. They are called guide dogs. Guide dogs help 2 people move from place to
18、 place safely. Guide dogs and their owners are a 3 . Guide dogs dont lead the owners, and their owners dont 4 control the guide dogs. They work together. The guide dogs dont know where the owners want to go, so they 5 the owners instructions. The owners cant see the obstacles (障碍物) along the way, so
19、 the dogs make decisions for the 6 of the owners. Guide dogs stop at all crossroads before 7 a street. They dont see color, so they dont know if the light is red or 8 . The owners decide if it is time to cross the street by listening to the sound of 9 . The dogs help the owners get on a bus or train
20、. They learn to 10 many tasks. Most guide dogs are very 11 and friendly. A guide dog needs to work 12 distraction (分心) in noisy places, bad weather, crowds of people, and 13 situations. When you see a guide dog, it is important that you 14 that the dog needs to focus on its job. Dont pet or talk to
21、the dog. 15 is very difficult, and it requires a dogs full 16 . Guide dog training lasts about five months. Only about 72 percent of dogs that enter the training program “graduate”. Those that graduate bring their owners valuable 17 and love. In other dog training programs, trainers use 18 as a rewa
22、rd. In guide dog training, the trainers dont use food. They use physical affection (爱抚). This is 19 a guide dog sometimes takes the owner to a restaurant. It must lie 20 at the owners feet without wanting to eat.四、阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Hello, Mr. Wi-Fi. Life without you is nex
23、t to impossible. Were happy to sing your name from morning till evening, sometimes till dawn. 1 I know you help me, sometimes youre making me do things with2 attention. Many times I promise myself that Ill3 my feelings towards you, but youre 4 me closer and closer Youve entered both my home and my 5
24、 . Youre just a window for our 6 and information. But we people arent 7 only with the window. So we open all our 8 for you. Is this a(n) 9 or some kind of attachment? If this is an illness, is it curable? And if this is an attachment will you 10 me to the lifelong togetherness? We want you 24/7. Can
25、t you take a few days off so that both you and I can 11 ? Youre a poisonnot a slow one but a super 12 poison which holds our mind and makes us dance 13 its tune. Nowadays youre so 14 that anyone can buy and make you our 15 . Youll never be bothered about our health but well 16 be concerned about you
26、r “health”. Because you accompany us everywhere and never let us be alone. You were a 17 person made of flesh and blood, would we love you the same? You 18 us with your numerous talents and we even cant get rid of you. Were all your 19 . Sometimes I wonder how people in the previous generations 20 ,
27、 but if they did why cant we?1.A.Now thatB.Only ifC.ThoughD.When2.A.praisedB.increasedC.focusedD.divided3.A.keep inB.bring backC.approve ofD.give up4.A.drawingB.pushingC.forcingD.observing5.A.spaceB.soulC.societyD.workplace6.A.entertainmentB.argumentC.expansionD.struggle7.A.strictB.satisfiedC.genero
28、usD.busy8.A.thoughtsB.eyesC.exitsD.doors9.A.diseaseB.inspirationC.routineD.phenomenon10.A.recommendB.instructC.commitD.adapt11.A.persistB.relaxC.progressD.balance12.A.rawB.ambiguousC.strongD.fast13.A.toB.againstC.fromD.within14.A.affordableB.valuableC.conventionalD.attractive15.A.additionB.expertC.c
29、ompanionD.instrument16.A.sometimesB.alwaysC.neverD.seldom17.A.selfishB.dishonestC.responsibleD.real18.A.controlB.scoldC.comfortD.challenge19.A.friendsB.salvesC.colleaguesD.employers20.A.sufferedB.connectedC.survivedD.surfed1.A.friendsB.parentsC.ownersD.neighbors2.A.normalB.blindC.elderlyD.deaf3.A.fa
30、milyB.coupleC.classD.team4.A.obviouslyB.completelyC.exactlyD.immediately5.A.followB.readC.understandD.repeat6.A.preferenceB.healthC.safetyD.judgment7.A.crossingB.observingC.mappingD.leaving8.A.darkB.greenC.brightD.yellow9.A.trafficB.dogsC.musicD.steps10.A.give upB.take overC.search forD.carry out11.
31、A.smallB.intelligentC.noisyD.attractive12.A.beyondB.againstC.overD.without13.A.pleasantB.simpleC.difficultD.serious14.A.admitB.feelC.noticeD.recognize15.A.ThinkingB.DecidingC.DirectingD.Guiding16.A.attentionB.timeC.serviceD.memory17.A.adviceB.experienceC.supportD.help18.A.waterB.moneyC.foodD.toys19.
32、A.whenB.whyC.becauseD.how20.A.quicklyB.patientlyC.carefullyD.gently5阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 What happened to that brilliant idea that you once had? Did you 1 it because you thought that it was just a little thought? Have you ever 2 what that little thought would have beco
33、me if you had acted on your instincts (直觉) 3 if you had paid more attention to it? Imagine a 4 ,where you are sitting at home watching television or reading a book, suddenly a light is 5 on in the dark tunnel of your mind as a thought or an idea crosses your mind. The thought 6 your attention but se
34、ems so meaningless and you are tempted to 7 it, but wait a minute! That thought could be the potential beginning of the 8 you have so much wished for. As the thought crosses your mind, your senses become alert and you suddenly see a possibility, a solution, or find the answer to a problem whose solu
35、tion has 9 escaped you. It is almost as if a wise man has 10 the perfect solution into your ear or awakened your senses to a reality, thereby bringing light to your life. It is like finding the 11 piece of jigsaw puzzle (拼图游戏). This becomes an amazing moment and everything freezes around you as you
36、excitedly try to grasp the practicality of that 12 but powerful thought. Your self-confidence and enthusiasm increase as you become 13 of the great possibilities that can 14 if that little thought is acted upon. This becomes the moment to build upon that thought and to put 15 any ideas that are stre
37、aming from that little thought for later review. 16 meaningless little thought or ideas when acted 17have a potential to explode into great projects. Many successful projects have been 18 from the little positive thoughts that were carefully protected and recognized as bricks to great things. Dont w
38、aste a(n) 19 to act on a potentially brilliant idea. You dont have to wait for a major idea, or approval from your peers in order for you to act on that little thought. That little thought or idea is the 20 of great things if you decide to follow it through.1.A.hateB.likeC.valueD.ignore2.A.complaine
39、dB.rememberedC.consideredD.discovered3.A.butB.orC.andD.nor4.A.conditionB.sightC.sceneD.view5.A.turnedB.workedC.takenD.moved6.A.putsB.pullsC.causesD.catches7.A.adoreB.abandonC.accountD.adopt8.A.wealthB.successC.dreamD.reality9.A.highlyB.fastC.hardlyD.long10.A.whisperedB.shoutedC.talkedD.laughed11.A.b
40、estB.firstC.lastD.exact12.A.littleB.goodC.strongD.weak13.A.capableB.consciousC.proudD.typical14.A.ariseB.causeC.attainD.prove15.A.offB.outC.upD.down16.A.FortunatelyB.SeeminglyC.ObviouslyD.Deliberately17.A.byB.inC.toD.upon18.A.grownB.doneC.bornD.torn19.A.opportunityB.possibilityC.minuteD.moment20.A.c
41、enterB.signC.resultD.beginning答案一、答案:1.A; 2.B; 3.D; 4.C; 5.C; 6.B; 7.D; 8.D; 9.A; 10.A; 11.B; 12.A; 13.A; 14.C; 15.B; 16.A; 17.C; 18.B; 19.B; 20.C解析:1.根据上一句可知,独处理念在数码世界几乎不存在,因此信息的意义在于“分享”share分享; receive 接收;update 更新;collect 收集。2.“旦”人们放弃了独处,就很难再发现孤独。根据句意,此处用once ”旦”表示条件。3.从这方面来说,新技术“塑造”了 “我们”的文化。 re
42、spect 尊重;preserve 保存;ignore 忽视;shape 塑造,形成。4.从后文中可以看出,正因为人们通过各种方式互相联系,所以独处已处于“穷途末路”的境地。bring to an end使.结束。5.网络科技如此发达,以至于我们”可以轻易地被联系到。sensitive敏感的;intelligent有才智的; reachable 可到达的;considerate 体贴的。6.“即使 我们”不情愿也能经常被联系上。only if “只要,只有”,表条件:even if 即使,表让步:as if “似乎,好像”,表方式;if only“要是就好了”,表虚拟。7.今天,我们”不仅可以
43、通过“电脑”,也可以通过手机谈话,编辑短信,发邮件,聊天和写博客。media 媒体(包括手机,种属矛盾);monitor监视器; database数据库;computer电脑(与手机并列)。8.因为发达国家的人都习惯使用数码产品,因此对数码产品很具依赖”性。be bent on热衷于,专心致志于;be hard on对.苛刻;be keen on热衷于,喜欢;be dependent on 对.依赖。9.这个时候,不使用”数码技术会使他们成为局外人。A 项与前文theyve grown accustomed to it” 含义吻合。10.“而且”,许多工作和职业需要人们联系在一起。 also
44、而且;instead 相反;otherwise 否则;somehow 不知何故,不知怎么地。11.第三段前半部分介绍了人们使用数码产品的原因,本句介绍了数码产品的优点,B项与文意相符。 train 训练;connect 连接,联系;recommend 推荐;interest使感兴趣。12.根据后文中的否定想法可以看出对于不想被联系的人来说是个“负担”。burden负担;benefit益事;pleasure乐事:disappointment令人失望的事。13.根据后文提示人们关电脑、关手机,说明独处对于一部分人来说是“真正”想要追求的。really真正地;hardly几乎不;merely仅仅;s
45、lightly稍微地。14.电脑可以被关机”,手机也是,后文中的turned off暗示应选C项。shut out把.关在外面;shut up 闭嘴;shut down 关闭;shut in禁闭15.能够被联系上的能力既有“优势也有弊端。B项与后面的disadvantage含义相对。aspect方面; advantage 优势:exception 例外;weakness 弱点。16.旅行者最后“迷失”在大山上,手机挽救了无数的生命。lost迷路的;hidden隐藏的;relaxed放松的;deserted 废弃的。end up done/adj. /doing 以.告终。17.手机也会使人们感
46、到“受限制”,被迫接骚扰电话,回复骚扰短信。confused困惑的;excited激动兴奋的;trapped被困的,受限制的;amused愉快的,开心的。18.turn to 转向;reply to 回复;object to 反对; submit to屈从于。19.人们对于社会连通性的态度因年代而异,arise (问题)出现;vary变化,呈多样化;spread散布,蔓延;exist存在。20.不管人们对这一话题持何种态度,如果没有”日常技术的进步,很难想象生活会是什么样子。beyond 超出;despite 尽管;without 没有;within 在.范围内。二、答案:1.C; 2.D;
47、3.D; 4.A; 5.B; 6.D; 7.B; 8.A; 9.C; 10.D; 11.A; 12.A; 13.B; 14.D; 15.A; 16.D; 17.C; 18.B; 19.B; 20.C解析:1.【文章大意】本文主要讲了作者对于种族隔离给人们带来的误解和冲突的一些看法。作者小时候和邻居Ismail是好朋友,而两个家庭有不同的民族信仰,但两个家庭的家长并没有给他们灌输有关民族隔阂的思想。因此,作者和Ismail一起度过了快乐的童年时光。二十年后,两人偶遇重逢,幸福和激动难以言表。作者认为,同为人类,应该四海皆兄弟,不应有不必要的隔阂。根据下文作者与Ismail一家融洽的关系可知,作者
48、对种族问题带来的误解和冲突感到不解。2.文章围绕种族隔阂问题展开,故此处为来自不同种族的人。3.此处为when引导的定语从句,修饰前面的the early 1960s。4.在20世纪60年代,在Kuala Lumpur,不同种族的孩子们在一起玩耍学习,相处融洽。故用together。5.此处表示Ismail一家住在距离作者家仅“扔一块石头的距离”。drop下落;move移动;roll卷起,都不合题意。6.尽管两家有不同的宗教信仰,但两家人都接受彼此的不同。seek寻找,refuse拒绝,均不合题意。7.well meant这里是“出于好意”的意思。8.假期里骑自行车(explore the c
49、ountryside)去郊外“探险”。search搜索,搜查;discover发现;desert遗弃。9.去郊外探险,希望偶遇到一些不同寻常的东西。come across偶然遇见;get through 接通电话; deal with 处理; take away 拿走。10.作者一家都很高兴有Ismail的陪同。company陪伴,陪同; arrival 到达;choice 选择;effort努力。11.根据下文可知,搬家后作者和Ismail失去了联系。lose touch with sb. 和某人失去联系。12.state 声明,陈述。作者向司机说了目的地。order 命令,不合题意。13.
50、司机明白了作者的要求,但他没有发动汽车。instruction指令,说明,符合句意;attempt企图;opinion观点;arrangement安排。14.司机盯着作者看。fixedly盯着。此时Ismail已经认出了作者,他也为这次重逢感到意外,所以盯着作者看。15.因为是小时候的绰号,这个时候被人唤起作者感到很熟悉。familiarly 熟悉地。strangely奇怪地,此处不合题意。16.从60年代分别到80年代再次见面,所以是二十多年了。two decades符合题意。17.二十年后的重逢,作者感到很兴奋激动,有一种很难描述的感觉。18.如果让孩子们不带民族偏见地长大,be ones
51、elf自在,随心,固定表达。19.by ones side固定短语“在某人的身旁”。此处表示“无论富裕还是贫困都在他们身旁的朋友。”20.这个社会如果建立在这种友谊的基础上,那么我们就能真正像莎士比亚所说的那样。then那么。三、答案: 1.C; 2.B; 3.D; 4.B; 5.A; 6.C; 7.A; 8.B; 9.A; 10.D; 11.B; 12.D; 13.C; 14.D; 15.D; 16.A; 17.D; 18.C; 19.C; 20.B四、答案:1.C; 2.D; 3.A; 4.A; 5.D; 6.A; 7.B; 8.D; 9.A; 10.C; 11.B; 12.D; 13.A; 14.A; 15.C; 16.B; 17.D; 18.A; 19.B; 20.C五、答案: 1.D; 2.C; 3.B; 4.C; 5.A; 6.D; 7.B; 8.B; 9.B; 10.A; 11.C; 12.A; 13.B; 14.A; 15.D; 16.B; 17.D; 18.C; 19.A; 20.D