1、课时提能练(十一)Book 2Unit 3Amazing people课时作业A：基础层面.单句语法填空1Wang Fei is my favorite singer.I consider her superior to other stars.2By this time next week we will_be(be)in New York.3We may have various(vary) ways to deal with such a situation.4He thought about all of the survived (survive) shows he had watc
2、hed on TV.5She signalled (signal) to the other girls that everything was all right.语境语法填空Howard Carter was a famous 1.explorer (explore)，who didnt receive school education and was curious 2.about the outside world.He began 3.searching (search) for the tombs of the Egyptian kings since he was only se
3、venteen.With 4.the help of Lord Carnarvon，Howard Carter began his research.In 1922，he and his team found the tomb of King Tutankhamun near a city 5.called (call) Luxor.The tomb was full of fortune.Within 7 years,21 people 6.who/that had something 7.to_do(do) with the opening of the tomb died，but Car
4、ter lived on till the age of 65.Some people say the 8.deaths (die) were just coincidence.Some believe that they were the result of a mummys curse，9.while others think it was the 10.viruses (virus) in the tomb that resulted in the deaths.完成句子1明天早晨，我将已在去北京的路上。By the time of tomorrow morning，I will_hav
5、e_been on the way to Beijing.2这些花如果不能每天浇水就会死去。The flowers will die unless_watered every day.3他从政以前在煤铁业中发了财。He made_a/his_fortune in the coal and iron business before he went into politics.4我认为这些有趣的旧习俗应该被很好地保留下来。I think these interesting old customs should be_well_preserved.5昨天你是在什么地方看到她的手机的？Where_wa
6、s_it_that you saw her cell phone yesterday?课时作业B：能力层面.阅读理解A(2019太原市模拟)Fairy tales perform many functions.They entertain，encourage imagination and teach problemsolving skills.They can also provide moral lessons，highlighting the dangers of failing to follow the social codes that let human beings coexi
7、st in harmony.Such moral lessons may not mean much to a robot，but a team of researchers at Georgia Institute of Technology believes it has found a way to use the fairy tales as moral lessons that AI(artificial intelligence) can take to its cold，mechanical heart.The collected stories of different cul
8、tures teach children how to behave in socially acceptable ways with examples of proper and improper behavior in fables，novels and other literature.We believe story comprehension in robots can prevent the intelligent robots from killing humanity which was predicted and feared by some of the biggest n
9、ames in technology including Stephen Hawking and Bill Gates.This system is called “Quixote”It collects story plots from the Internet and then uses those stories to teach robots how to behave.The experiment done by the designers involves going to a drugstore to purchase some medicine for a human who
10、needs to get it as soon as possible.The robot has three options.It can wait in line; it can interact with the storekeeper politely and purchase the medicine with priority; or it can steal the medicine and escape.Without any further directives(指示)，the robot will come to the conclusion that the most e
11、fficient means of obtaining the medicine is to steal it.But Quixote offers a reward for waiting in line and politely purchasing the medicine and a punishment for stealing it.In this way，the robot will learn the moral way to behave on that occasion.Quixote would work best on a robot that has a very l
12、imited function.Its a baby step in the direction of teaching more moral lessons into robots.We believe that AI has to be trained to adopt the values of a particular society，and in doing so，it will strive to avoid unacceptable behavior.Giving robots the ability to read and understand our stories may
13、be the most efficient means.【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。童话故事不但可以娱乐孩子们，还能让机器人拥有道德观念，使其更好地为人类服务。1What function do fairy tales perform in the robots?AThey entertain robots.BThey highlight dangers.CThey make robots more intelligent.DThey enable robots to behave morally.D细节理解题。根据第一段中的“it has found a way to use the fa
14、iry tales as moral lessons that AI(artificial intelligence) can take to its cold，mechanical heart”可知，童话故事可以作为道德经验让人工智能机器人的行为符合道德规范，故D项正确。2What is “Quixote” in the text?AA punishment system.BA character in literature.CA big name in technology.DA kind of software educating robots.D细节理解题。根据第二段最后两句“This
15、 system is called QuixoteIt collects story plots from the Internet and then uses those stories to teach robots how to behave”可知，这个系统被称为“Quixote”；它从互联网上收集故事情节，然后用这些故事来教育机器人如何规范行为，由此可知，Quixote是一种教育机器人的软件，故D项正确。3What does the designer expect robots to do in the experiment?ATo take advantage of its priv
16、ilege.BTo finish the task most efficiently.CTo perform in a wellmannered way.DTo be rewarded by the storekeeper.C推理判断题。根据第四段中的“We believe that AI has to be trained to adopt the values of a particular society，and in doing so，it will strive to avoid unacceptable behavior”可推知，设计者希望机器人在实验中的行为能符合道德规范，故C项
17、正确。4Which of the following can best express the authors opinion?ARobots will definitely have more functions.BRobots with humans emotions are perfect.CTraining robots to be socially acceptable is necessary.DThe development of robots is still in a baby step.C观点态度题。根据第四段中的“We believe that AI has to be
18、trained to adopt the values of a particular society，and in doing so，it will strive to avoid unacceptable behavior”可知，我们认为人工智能必须接受培训以适应特定社会的价值观，这样做，它将努力避免不可接受的行为。据此可推知，训练机器人让其行为符合社会规范是必要的，故C项正确。B(2019安徽省示范高中模拟)Have you ever wondered when dogs first became “mans best friend” and the worlds favourite p
19、et? If you have，then youre not alone.When and where dogs first began living side by side with humans are questions that have stirred hot debate among scientists.There are a few hard facts that all agree on.These include that dogs were once wolves and they were the first animal to be domesticated(驯化)
20、 by humans.They came into human lives some 15,000 years ago，before the dawn of agriculture.Beyond that，there is little agreement.The earliest bones found that are unquestionable dogs and not wolves date from 14,000 years ago.However,30,000 yearold skulls have been discovered in France and Belgium th
21、at are not pure wolves and some scientists think could be dogs.With such puzzling evidence，many scientists are now turning to DNA to find out when and where dogs were first domesticated.In one research project，tens of thousands of blood samples have been taken from street dogs around the world.The p
22、lan is to compare them with those of wolves.Its even possible to analyse DNA from ancient bones.Tiny pieces of the 30,000yearold skulls mentioned earlier are currently being studied，and another DNA study has already shown that ancient dogs preserved in the Alaskan ice fields evolved from Asian wolve
23、s，not American ones.Indeed，the ancient DNA may turn out to be more informative than the DNA of living dogs.Because dogs have accompanied humans around the world for thousands of years，their current distribution may tell us very little of their origins.This is why different groups of scientists belie
24、ve that dogs variously originated in eastern Asia，Mongolia，Siberia，Europe or Africa.But why were the animals domesticated in the first place? The most recent theory is that dogs domesticated themselves，initially living in and around our ancient villages to eat any food thrown out.Today，this is a way
25、 of life still shared by three quarters of a billion unowned dogs worldwide.【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。研究发现，狗是从狼驯化而来的，早在一万五千年之前狗就进入了我们的生活。科学家通过分析DNA去查证狗最初是在何时何地被驯养的。5Which is the only statement generally agreed on by scientists studying dogs?ADogs originally were used as farm animals.BDogs evolved from wolves f
26、ound in Europe.CDogs helped the development of agriculture.DDogs were the first animal to be kept as pets.D细节理解题。根据第一段第一句“Have you ever wondered when dogs first became mans best friend and the worlds favourite pet”，再结合倒数第二句可知，狗是第一种被人类驯养成宠物的动物，故D项正确。6Why does the writer first mention the 30,000yearol
27、d animals skulls?ATo show that dogs were much larger in the past.BTo prove that dogs developed from Asian wolves.CTo suggest that dogs may have evolved much earlier.DTo argue that dogs were first kept in France and Belgium.C推理判断题。根据第二段第三句“However，30,000yearold skulls have been discovered in France a
28、nd Belgium that are not pure wolves and some scientists think could be dogs”可知，在法国和比利时已经发现了3万年前的头骨，它们不完全是狼的，科学家认为有一些可能是狗的。据此可推知，该处提及三万年前的头骨旨在说明狗的进化历史更早，故C项正确。7How did scientists determine the origins of the ancient dogs found in Alaska?ABy analyzing the age of their bones.BBy examining the animals D
29、NA.CBy studying the shape of their skulls.DBy comparing them with modern dogs.B细节理解题。根据第三段尾句中的“another DNA study has already shown that ancient dogs preserved in the Alaskan ice fields evolved from Asian wolves，not American ones”可知，科学家是通过检测DNA的方法来判断阿拉斯加狗的起源的，故B项正确。8Why did dogs start living with hum
30、ans?ABecause they were attracted by food.BBecause they were trapped by humans.CBecause they couldnt survive in the wild.DBecause they were trained to protect villages.A推理判断题。根据尾段第二句“The most recent theory is that dogs domesticated themselves，initially living in and around our ancient villages to eat
31、 any food thrown out”可知，最近的一种说法是，狗是自己驯养自己的，最初生活在我们古老的村庄里或周围，吃人们扔掉的食物。据此可推知，狗和人生活在一起的原因是它们被食物所吸引，故A项正确。.阅读七选五(2019武汉市调研测试)Many people struggle with saying “No”_1_ Remember，just because you can do something does not mean it is required. Understand you always have a right to turn down an invitation or
32、refuse a favor and figure out the best ways to say “No”Here are some specific tips.Give yourself permission to say no.Many people have an immediate reaction to say“Yes” when theyre asked to do someone a favor.Keep in mind，you are never required to say“Yes”Its actually okay to say “No” sometimes.Acce
33、pt this as you prepare to say “No” to someone._2_Set up your personal boundaries._3_ However，that reason does not have to be concrete.Many people think if they can do something，they should.Your reason for saying“No” can be a simple matter of your own personal boundaries.Think about what boundaries y
34、ou have，and accept the fact youre allowed to stay true to them._4_ People often wont take “No” for an answer.If you say “No” to people，they may give you various reasons to try and change your mind.Stay determined for your decision and do not give in easily.Practice saying “No”It may sound silly，but
35、you can actually practice saying “No” alone._5_ Practice giving a firm “No” to someone so you get comfortable with the words.Many people are nervous about saying “No” and may say “Yes” due to anxiety.Practicing can help get rid of some of this anxiety.AThis will help you say “No” with ease.BBe aware
36、 of potential persuasion techniques.CFind a good chance to stand in front of a crowd.DIts always easier to say “No” if you have a reason.ETry standing before a mirror and looking at yourself.FIts rather easy for you to set up your personal boundaries.GIf someone asks you a favor，you may feel you hav
37、e to say “Yes”【语篇解读】我们可以通过设定界限、不断训练等方式，勇敢地向他人说“不”。1G根据前一句的内容可知，很多人总是苦苦挣扎，不敢说“不”。由此可推知，如果总是这样的话，当别人要请你帮忙的时候，你可能会感到你不得不说“可以”。故选G。2A本段讲述的是要允许自己拒绝别人。很多人会不自觉地接受他人的请求，但是你并不是一定要对他人说“可以”，这是你的权利。记住这一点，将帮助你轻而易举地拒绝别人。故选A。3D根据空后一句“However，that reason does not have to be concrete”可知，D项“如果你有一个理由的话，说不总是比较容易的”符合语境，
38、故选D。4B空后三句讲述的是，人们通常不会接受“不”的，他们会找种种理由劝你改变主意，因此我们要坚持自己的决定，不要轻易屈服。由此可推知，我们要知道他人的劝说技巧。故选B。5E本段讲述的是要训练自己说“不”。该空前一句提到训练说“不”可能听起来很愚蠢，但实际上你可以独自去训练自己说“不”。由此可知E项“试着站在镜子前，看着自己”符合语境，衔接上下文。课时提能练(十二)Unit 3Amazing people课时作业A：基础层面.语境语法填空ASome 1.amazing (amaze) people have greatly influenced the world.For example，B
39、ill Gates has had a great effect 2.on computer technology.Yuan Longping 3.has_devoted(devoted) himself to the research and development of a better rice breed.Though they are of different times and 4.nationalities(nationality)，what they have in common is that they 5.have_contributed (contribute) a lo
40、t to the world in their fields.BHoward Carter was a famous explorer，1.who didnt receive school education but was 2.curious(curiosity) about the outside world.He 3.began (begin) searching for the tombs of the Egyptian kings since he was only seventeen.With the help of Lord Carnarvon，Howard Carter beg
41、an 4.his (he) research.In 1922，he and his team found the tomb of King Tutankhamun near a city 5.called (call) Luxor.Inside the tomb，there was 6.a great fortune in gold and jewels.根据提示补全句子1等我到达公交车站时，公共汽车已经开走了。(by短语与完成时连用)By the time I got to the bus station，the_bus_had_already_gone.2(2017全国卷满分作文)如果对它
42、感兴趣，你可以将你的申请发至邮箱：ping-pong。 (if过去分词)If_interested_in_it，you may email your application to pingpong.3有幸与一些卓越的主管人员共事，我很高兴。(fortune)Im glad I have_had_the_good_fortune_to_work_with some brilliant directors.4想住在这个国家北方的人更少。(desire v)Fewer people desire_to_live in the north of the country. 课时作业B：能力层面.阅读理解
43、A(2019成都市毕业班摸底测试)A fun way to learn about the people in the destinations you travel to around the globe is to drop into a friendly local bar off the beaten tourist track and enjoy a sip of something the region is famous for.To help you have fun，weve rounded up how to say“Cheers！”around the world.Who
44、 doesnt dream of living the good life in France? The food alone is well worth the trip since the French basically invented fine cuisine.They also invented a little golden liquid called the Champagne! Just before your first sip，look at your friends in the eyes and simply say their“cheers”： votre sant
45、！Is it just us，or is the Italian treat called prosecco sweeping the nation by storm? Its lovely anytime: brunch，to celebrate something，or just to slowly sip while catching up with a dear friend.It originated in Italys Veneto region but is now available all over the world.When in Italy，the most commo
46、n toast is “cin cin”， which has its origins in China.However，do not use this as a toast in Japan.It is what could get you kicked out of a bar or possibly the entire country.If you find yourself in the land of Japan，stick with “kampai”， which means “cheers！”If you havent been to Irelandwhat are you w
47、aiting for? Its the friendliest place，and one of the funniest on the planet，and the pubs are full of stories，where locals and visitors gather to lift a glass of Guinness.The Irish language can be a bit tricky for visitors to grasp but，again，practice makes perfect.Simply say，“Slinte mhath.”【语篇解读】本文是一
48、篇说明文。文章介绍了在法国、意大利、日本和爱尔兰如何表达“干杯”。1What is the French way of saying “Cheers”？AA votre sant.BCin cin.CKampai.DSlinte mhath.A细节理解题。根据第二段尾句“Just before your first sip，look at your friends in the eyes and simply say their cheers： votre sant！”可知，在法国，干杯时说“ votre sant”，故A项正确。2What does the underlined word “
49、It” in Paragraph 3 refer to?AThe Italian wine.BA toast from China.CA Japanese custom.DA French expression.B代词指代题。根据第三段第四、五句“When in Italy，the most common toast iscin cin， which has its origins in China.However，do not use this as a toast in Japan”可知，意大利常见的祝酒词是“cin cin”，起源于中国；然而在日本，不要把这个当作祝酒词。结合该句“It
50、is what could get you kicked out of a bar or possibly the entire country”可知，这种起源于中国的祝酒词可能让你被赶出酒吧；据此可知，It指代源于中国的祝酒词，故B项正确。3What can we learn about Ireland from the text?AIt is famous for food.BIts language is simple.CIt makes perfect wine.DIt is well worth visiting.D推理判断题。根据尾段第二句“Its the friendliest
51、place，and one of the funniest on the planet，and the pubs are full of stories，where locals and visitors gather to lift a glass of Guinness”可知，爱尔兰是最友好的地方，也是世界上最有趣的地方之一，酒吧里充满了故事，在那里当地人和游客聚在一起举杯畅饮。据此可以判断，爱尔兰值得一游，故D项正确。4Whats the main purpose of the text?ATo introduce the worldfamous wine.BTo show how to
52、 make friends in bars.CTo give suggestions on drinking regionally.DTo recommend some famous travel destinations.C写作意图题。通读全文可知，本文第一段尾句“To help you have fun，weve rounded up how to say Cheers！ around the world”为文章的主题句，结合全文内容可知，本文主要介绍了在不同国家和地区说“干杯”的方式；据此可以判断，本文旨在介绍在不同国家和地区如何说“干杯”，故C项正确。B(2019陕西省部分学校摸底检测
53、)In the story of The Crow and the Pitcher from Aesops Fables，a thirsty crow(乌鸦) drops stones into a narrow jar to raise the low level of water inside so he can take a drink.Now scientists have evidence to back up that story.Crows actually do understand how to make water displacement(排水量) work to the
54、ir advantage，experiments show.The results suggest that the birds are，at least in some aspects，as smart as firstgraders.Researchers，led by Sarah Jelbert at the University of Cambridge，presented six crows with tubes containing water.Inside the tubes，a worm or a piece of meat on a piece of wood was flo
55、ating，just out of reach of the crow.In front of the tubes，the researchers arranged several rubber erasers that would sink，and some plastic objects that would float.The crows found out that they could drop the erasers into the tubes in order to raise the water level and get their snack.However，the_bi
56、rds_handled_awkwardly in experiments in which they could choose to drop objects in either a wide tube or a narrow one to get a snack，the researchers said.Dropping objects into a narrow tube would lift the water level by a greater amount and put the treat within reach after just two drops; while it t
57、ook around seven drops to raise the snack to the same level in the wide tube.The crows obviously didnt realize this，and most of them went for the wide tube first.Previous studies showed that chimps and human children can solve similar tasks.In a 2011 study，chimps and kids found out that they could p
58、ut water into a tube to reach a peanut that was floating in a small amount of water at the bottom.【语篇解读】本文介绍了科学家通过实验对乌鸦智商的研究。5How did the crows get the snack in Sarahs experiment?ABy breaking the tube.BBy dropping in erasers.CBy standing on the wood.DBy removing the wood.B细节理解题。根据第三段最后一句“The crows f
59、ound out that they could drop the erasers into the tubes in order to raise the water level and get their snack”可知，乌鸦能够把橡皮擦扔到管里，使水位升高，然后吃到零食。所以选B项。6What does the author mean by “the birds handled awkwardly” in Paragraph 4?AThey were unable to tell different shapes.BThey dropped objects only into narr
60、ow tubes.CThey were not aware of the snack at first sight.DThey mostly avoided the easier way to get the snack.D推理判断题。从第四段可知，实验中的乌鸦在面对粗细不同的管子时，虽然只需往细管里投两次物体就可以够到零食，而需往粗管里投大约七次物体才能够到零食，但是乌鸦往往先去粗管那边，而没有选择更容易获得零食的细管。由此可推知，画线部分是说它们通常没有选择更容易的方式以得到零食。7What does the text mainly focus on?AStories of Aesops
61、Fables.BThe development of crows.CCrows intelligence.DHumananimal communication.C主旨大意题。根据第二段最后一句“The results suggest that the birds are，at least in some aspects，as smart as firstgraders”以及下文中的实验可知，整篇文章都是围绕乌鸦的智商问题来展开的。8What do we know about crows in the passage?ACrows are almost as clever as firstgra
62、ders in some respects.BCrows understand water displacement completely.CChimps and children are much smarter than crows.DThe story of The Crow and the Pitcher lacks evidence.A推理判断题。根据第二段最后一句“The results suggest that the birds are，at least in some aspects，as smart as firstgraders”可知，乌鸦在一些方面几乎跟一年级学生一样聪
63、明。.阅读七选五(2019辽宁省五校协作体联合模拟)How to Overcome DepressionSuffering from depression means more than just dealing with a bad week or even a bad month.Depression is a weakening condition that can make it impossible for you to enjoy your daily life.To overcome your depression，you have to first determine if w
64、hat youre feeling are the symptoms of depression._1_ While medications can help relieve these symptoms，it is still important for depressed people to understand the disorder and develop healthier strategies for coping with it.Keep yourself busy. Fill your schedule with events and activities you love.
65、Keeping a busy schedule will force you to stay active，focused，and thinking about the next thing on your list.You can draw up a schedule for each day at the start of the week，or simply plan out each day the night before._2_Improve your diet. _3_ Even if youre losing your appetite，you need to be deter
66、mined to eat three meals a day.You dont need to try to lose weight or be incredibly healthconscious when youre dealing with your depression，but eating healthier food regularly will improve your mental and physical state.Think positively. Being a more positive thinker will help you look at your life
67、and world in a way that fills you with hope instead of despair.To think more positively，you should learn how to recognize your negative thoughts and to fight them with stronger positive thoughts whenever you can.For a jumpstart，find at least five things to be grateful for._4_5_ Neglecting personal h
68、ygiene(卫生) is a common side effect of depression.While you will not beat your depression by transforming your looks，if you take time to maintain your appearance and hygiene every day，you will feel better about yourself. Shower daily，brush your teeth and wash your hair.AControl your emotions.BImprove
69、 your appearance.CMost importantly，be happy about every single day.DWhichever method you choose，make a goal of sticking to it.EHowever，not everyone knows depression has a positive side.FEating a healthy，balanced diet can also help you beat depression.GIf you are feeling sad，lonely，or worthless，you m
70、ay be suffering from depression.【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了几种克服抑郁症的方法。1G根据空处前后句可知，空处应是对抑郁症症状的列举。故G项符合语境。2D根据空处前一句中的“draw up a schedule for each day”“or simply plan out each day the night before”可知，选项D中的“Whichever method you choose”与之呼应，即我们无论用什么方法，都要制定一个目标坚持下去。故D项符合语境。3F根据空前的Improve your diet，并结合空处下文中的“thre
71、e meals a day”“but eating healthier food regularly”可知，该段是围绕“diet”一词展开的，选项F中的“a healthy，balanced diet”与之呼应。故F项符合语境。4C结合段落主题句Think positively可知，该段主要是说要积极地思考，并根据空前一句可知C项“最重要的是每天都要开心”符合语境。5B根据空处的位置可知，空处为该段的主题句。根据该段中的“your looks”“your appearance”及“Shower daily，brush your teeth and wash your hair”可知，该段都是围
72、绕“appearance”展开的，故B项符合语境。.语法填空(2019福州市质量抽测)The information I 1._(collect) in the last few years leads me to believe that speed reading may be less 2._(use) than most people think.The claim that you can read and comprehend over 30,000 words per minute is overstated.One researcher proved this in a stu
73、dy where irrelevant and illogical sentences were added to the text.The “speed readers” 3._ were tested didnt notice the irrelevant linesthe readers who read slowly spotted them immediately.Ive interviewed people who have attended the introductory sessions 4._ (offer) by some speed reading courses.5.
74、_(them) stories indicate that improper methods are sometimes used to sell the courses.Heres how: First，youre asked to read a passage from a book 6._ which most persons would be unfamiliar.Your reading speed and comprehension are tested during this exercise.Then，after about half 7._ hour of instructi
75、on，another reading test is given.But this time the reading is the one most educated Americans know wellsuch as Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.Not 8._(surprising)，persons attending these introductory sessions find that their “exit” speed and comprehension are better than their “entry” 9._ (perform)Im
76、 one of the fiction readers who appreciate the beauty in good writing. Occasionally Ill read a passage or sentence over and over just 10._(let) the beauty of its construction soak in(渗透)Good writing must be read carefully and thoughtfully to be fully appreciated.【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。过去几年“我”收集到的信息表明，快速阅读可能
77、没有大多数人认为的那么有用，仔细阅读才能领略文字的魅力。1have collected/have been collecting考查动词的时态。根据该句中的“in the last few years”可知，该处可用现在完成时，意为“过去几年收集到的信息让我相信快速阅读可能没有大多数人认为的那么有用”；收集信息的动作也可以看成从过去开始一直持续到当前的动作，故也可以用现在完成进行时。故填have collected/have been collecting。2useful考查形容词。句意参见上题解析。根据空前的“be less”及空后的“than”可知，空处应用形容词，故填useful。3wh
78、o/that考查定语从句。分析该句结构可知，空处引导定语从句，修饰先行词The “speed readers”，且在从句中作主语，表示人，故用who或that引导该定语从句。4offered考查非谓语动词。根据空后的“by”并结合语境可知，动词offer和其主语the introductory sessions之间为逻辑上的动宾关系，故用其过去分词形式作后置定语。5Their考查代词。根据空前一句中的“Ive interviewed people”及空后的“stories”可知，此处表示“他们的故事”，故用形容词性物主代词Their。6with考查介词。分析该句结构可知，该句为“介词关系代词”
79、引导的定语从句，be unfamiliar with sth.为固定用法，意为“对某事物不熟悉”，故空处应填介词with。7an考查冠词。half an hour意为“半小时”，为固定用法，故用不定冠词an。8surprisingly考查副词。此处应用副词修饰整个句子，表示“不足为奇的是”，故用surprising的副词形式surprisingly。9performance(s)考查词形转换。根据本句中的“their exit speed”以及空前的“their entry”可知，空处应用名词；performance意为“表现”时可作可数名词，也可作不可数名词，故填performance(s)
80、。10to let考查动词的不定式。句意：我偶尔会反复地阅读一个章节或者一个句子，仅是为了使其结构之美渗透出来。根据句意并分析句子结构可知，此处表示目的，故用动词不定式。写作规范练读后续写阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。续写的词数应为150左右。(2019浙江杭州重点中学高三上学期期中)On New Years Day，seventythree yearold George selected his food carefully.Skim milk was $2.99，white bread,89 cents with a 10cent discoun
81、t.Leaving the cashier，he calculated that he had saved 80 cents today.At the exit，the wind reminded him of his gloves.“Where are they？”Not in the coat pockets.Not in the grocery bag either.He was sure he was wearing them when he entered the store.He clearly remembered putting them into the pocket of
82、this coat.George made a second thorough search of all his pockets，again including the grocery bag.Now he was sure they must have been dropped somewhere inside the store.Old George had bought the black leather gloves at a 25% discount，for just $35.00，ten years ago.They were soft and warm and very dur
83、able.He had taken care not to let a drop of water or rain touch his expensive gloves，so they looked like new. Losing this favorite possession was almost like losing a child to him.George，calm on the outside but nervous inside，reentered the store.He followed the same route he had taken before，startin
84、g at the bread counter，to the milk section，the corner where salt and sugar were placed，then the rest of the store.Several minutes of anxious searching turned out to be in vain.He asked the customers whether they saw a pair of black leather gloves，but they said no.Then without hesitation he went over
85、 to the cashier to ask if she had received any lost gloves，but only received the same answer.His heart grew heavier.“Society has changed；people have changed，”he murmured to himself. “Years ago，if somebody picked up something lost，they would give it back.Now a good action is lost.”Yet he did not give
86、 up hope.He started to stare at anybody wearing black gloves to see if they looked like his.This first two persons he saw did wear gloves，but one was womens and the other not black.Paragraph 1：Suddenly，he found a man looking like a lawyer，_Paragraph 2：During the whole holiday，he was always thinking
87、whether to buy a new pair._【参考范文】Paragraph 1：Suddenly，he found a man looking like a lawyer，wearing black leather gloves. Abrupt as it might seem，George came up without hesitation and asked if they were his，but there came a disappointing answer.On second thought，he realized nobody would be so foolish
88、 as to wear them right inside the store.He had no other alternative but to ask the cashier to keep them in case the lost gloves were found.Then he dragged his legs towards the exit.Paragraph 2：During the whole holiday，he was always thinking whether to buy a new pair. After all，in deep winter，he coul
89、d not do without gloves.Finally，poor George decided to buy another pair of leather gloves.With the last ray of hope，he stepped into the store again.No sooner had he opened the door than the cashier told him there was indeed one such pair as he lost.After examining them carefully，he was wild with joy，expressing sincere gratitude and saying to himself that a good action was never lost.