1、 单句语法填空1Having_lost(lose) my best friend, I realized how much she meant to me.2Having_fed(feed) his little dog, the old man went out to play cards with his neighbors.3Last night, having_realized(realize) that it was my fault, I went to apologize to her.4Yesterday afternoon, having_helped(help) me fi
2、nish my homework, Mom started to do housework.5Having_watered(water) all the flowers, the little girl left the greenhouse happily.6The boy pretended to_be_reading(read) when his mother came in.7Youre going to England next year. You should now practise speaking(speak) English as much as possible.8As
3、she is looking forward to hearing(hear) from me, please remember to_post(post) this letter on your way to school.9Having_been_shown(show) around the Water Cube, the tourists were taken to visit the Birds Nest.10Walking(walk) in the fields on a March afternoon, the old man could feel the warmth of th
4、e spring. 阅读理解Although fires are still a danger in every major city today, they were a much more serious problem in earlier centuries. The historic fire of London was a serious example of the damage fire can cause. Finally, however, this disaster also positively affected the city.In 1666, the Great
5、Fire of London burned out of control for three days, destroying most of the central district of the city. The disaster caused a huge amount of damagearound seventy thousand people lost their homes. At the time, there were only about eighty thousand living in the city. There are no accurate records o
6、f how many people died in the fire because the worst damage happened in poor neighborhoods. Unfortunately, the government didnt record the deaths of poor people in those early times.When the fire happened, people in London were already struggling to survive a large plague(瘟疫) outbreak that had begun
7、 in 1665. Londons housing troubles were a major cause of the problem. At the time, much of central London consisted of closely packed and poorly made wooden buildings. This created an unhealthy environment because germs travelled freely from home to home. In addition, the buildings were on narrow, d
8、irty streets where people threw their garbage. Rats were attracted by the garbage, and they brought fleas(跳蚤)the carriers of the plague. Once people caught the plague from flea bites,the disease spread rapidly throughout the city especially in the cramped central district. It was in these terrible c
9、onditions that the Great Fire raged through London.Despite the damage, the fire had a positive effect because it destroyed the old, poorly made wooden buildings. It also killed most of the rats and fleas, which slowed the spread of the plague. After the fire, the government rebuilt the damaged areas
10、. Whenever possible, they used brick or stone. Thus, the new houses were much more solid and more difficult for rats to enter. Widened streets and improved garbage collection also helped to stop the disease from spreading from person to person because there was simply more room to walk.【解题导语】本文是一篇说明
11、文。1666年的伦敦大火造成了非常严重的损失,但同时也结束了自1665年以来伦敦的鼠疫问题。1Which of the following is TRUE about fires in the past?AThey mainly happened in large cities.BThey always had some positive effects.CThey caused small amounts of damage.DThey were more dangerous than fires today.D解析:细节理解题。由第一段中的they were a much more ser
12、ious problem in earlier centuries可知,虽然火灾现在依然是大城市的一大威胁,但是在更早的几个世纪,火灾是更加严重的问题。2Why are there no accurate death records of the fire?AThe numbers were beyond counting.BThe government intended to hide the facts.CThe records were destroyed in another fire.DThe deaths of poor people were unrecorded.D解析:细节理
13、解题。由第二段中的There are no accurate records of how many people died in the fire.the government didnt record the deaths of poor people in those early times.可知,在伦敦大火中有多少人丧生并没有准确的记录,因为政府没有记录有多少穷人死亡。3What does the underlined word “cramped” in Paragraph 3 mean?AAncient.BCrowded.CDamaged. DPopular.B解析:词义猜测题。由第
14、三段中的closely packed and poorly made wooden buildings和the buildings were on narrow, dirty streets可知,疾病在整个城市蔓延,特别是在拥挤的中心城区。由此推断,cramped意为“狭窄的,拥挤的”。4Why did the government rebuild the city with brick and stone after the fire?ATo reduce building costs.BTo make houses stronger.CTo keep fleas out of the ci
15、ty.DTo stop the plague spreading.B解析:推理判断题。由最后一段中的the new houses were much more solid and more difficult for rats to enter可知,政府用砖和石头来重建被烧毁的地区,目的是想把房子建得更坚固。 七选五Most students apply for admission at a number of different universities. This can be a stressful process, but the pressure doesnt end with an
16、 acceptance letter. It is not unusual to be accepted by several universities. 1._ Evaluating a university campus requires research into curriculums, living arrangements, location, social activities, and other things.The process of evaluating a university campus should not be done with haste. There a
17、re no set rules as to which university campus will be the best fit. The decision is highly personal. 2._Your first step in evaluating a university campus begins with a firsthand look. 3._ Talk to professors, advisors and other students. If a university campus strikes you as friendly, familiar, and a
18、ttractive, your final decision will be simpler.4_ Social events and cultural amenities(生活设施) play a large role in campus life. Some students seek the familiar, while others prefer something new and different. Look at apartments for rent, and ask for a tour of dormitories. Check with the local chambe
19、r of commerce(商会) to discover if the area offers activities you enjoy.Do not make your final decision until you have personally inspected(视察) the campus of every university into which you have been admitted. 5._ The knowledge you gain from your visits, research, and explorations will allow you to ma
20、ke your choice with a minimum of doubt or worry.ATake a trip and walk around the campus.BPeople work best in an environment that makes them happy.CLiving on campus is an important part of a students education.DIt is important to tour the city or town in which the university is located.ETake some tim
21、e and weigh the advantages and disadvantages of each university.FThis requires a decision as to which one best serves your goals, needs, and desires.GThe perfect campus for one student might be completely inappropriate for another.【解题导语】本文是一篇说明文,主要介绍了学生应该如何评估一所大学是否适合自己。1F解析:此空设于段中,与前一句内容存在逻辑上的指代关系,该
22、句中的This指的是前一句It is not unusual to be accepted by several universities.并且根据句中which one可知,需要决定哪一所高校最符合自己的目标、需要、想法。2G解析:此空设于段尾,与前一句形成解释关系,进一步说明大学评估是一件个人的事情,有的大学对某个学生很适合,但是对其他学生来说也可能完全不合适。3A解析:此空设于段中,与后一句形成并列关系,说明评估一所大学的第一步是要去大学校园看一下。4D解析:此空设于段首,是本段的主题句。本段后面的内容Look at apartments for rent, and ask for a
23、tour of dormitories及Check with the local chamber of commerce(商会)都是对该主题句的具体阐释。5E解析:此空设于段中,与前一句存在逻辑上的指代关系,该句中的each指的是前一句中的the campus of every university,并且进一步解释上句,需要给自己一些时间来权衡利弊。 语法填空Scientists have an idea to help us get to sleep faster. All you need is a pen and paper. The scientists from Baylor Uni
24、versity in Texas, USA did research into 1._ we can fall asleep more quickly. They found that writing a todo list can be 2._(help). The researchers said todo lists make us feel 3._(relax) because we dont need to worry about the things we have to do. If we write down the things we need to do, we can f
25、orget about them, so we become much 4._(calm). A researcher added, “We live in a culture in 5._ our todo lists seem to be 6._(constant) growing and causing us 7._(worry) about unfinished tasks at bedtime.”The researchers looked at the sleeping patterns of 57 university students aged between 18 and 3
26、0. Half of 8._(they) had to write down a todo list five minutes before they slept. Those who wrote a todo list fell asleep around 9 minutes faster. The students who wrote detailed lists fell asleep faster 9._ students who wrote simple lists. The National Sleep Foundation said that around 40% of Amer
27、ican adults have difficulty 10._(fall) asleep at least a few times each month.1how解析:考查连接词。设空处所在句意为:来自美国得克萨斯州贝勒大学的科学家研究我们“怎样(how)”可以更快地入睡。2helpful解析:考查形容词作表语。设空处作表语,表示“有帮助的”,故填helpful。3relaxed解析:考查形容词。设空处与前面的feel一起作宾语补足语,表示“感到放松的”,故填relaxed。4calmer解析:考查形容词比较级。由前面的much可知,应用形容词比较级,故填calmer。5which解析:考查
28、关系代词。设空处与前面的in一起引导限制性定语从句,修饰先行词culture,且作in的宾语,故填which。6constantly解析:考查副词。设空处修饰growing,表示“不断地”,故填constantly。7to worry解析:考查不定式作补语。cause sb. to do sth.意为“导致某人做某事”。8them解析:考查代词。设空处作of的宾语,故填them。9than解析:考查连词。由前面的faster可知,应填than。10falling解析:考查固定用法。have difficulty (in) doing sth.意为“做某事有困难”。 短文改错I believe
29、the longest lasted friendships are those from our childhood and teenage years. And Im not saying this without good reasons. Ive made much friends at different stages in my life and Ill make more as I get older. However, the friends I make when I was a kid are the better ones. I think its because the
30、se friends were made when we were still kid who only cared about each others. If I got along well another boy, whom I would make friends with him, then thats all that mattered. It did not matter if he was rich and poor. It did not matter if he got bad grades. What really mattered were that we got al
31、ong really well and we were friends. I think these friendships can last the lifetime.答案:I believe the longest friendships are those from our childhood and teenage years. And Im not saying this without good reasons. Ive made friends at different stages in my life and Ill make more as I get older. How
32、ever, the friends I when I was a kid are the better ones. I think its because these friends were made when we were still who only cared about each . If I got along well another boy, whom I would make friends with , then thats all that mattered. It did not matter if he was rich poor. It did not matter if he got bad grades. What really mattered that we got along really well and we were friends. I think these friendships can last lifetime.