1、专题限时集训(二十三)语法填空()A (2020葫芦岛市质检)Since the beginning of 2020, COVID 19 1has caught(catch) the worlds attention, and heres something you need to know about it.Coronaviruses are a common cause of colds and upper respiratory(呼吸的) infections in humans and certain other 2.mammals(mammal) and birds.The micr
2、obes can 3.easily(easy) spread from one animal to another.Every now and again, an animal coronavirus mutates(突变) to infect humans, 4.leading(lead) to contagious respiratory infections that have never been met before.This makes 5.it harder for physicians to diagnose(诊断) and cure, and results in outbr
3、eaks.The symptoms of COVID 19 6.are(be) similar to those experienced when people suffer from the flu.They include fever, cough, tiredness, muscle pain 7.and shortness of breath.Some victims have also experienced severe headaches and diarrhea.Coronaviruses typically pass through droplets.Therefore, s
4、cientists recommend 8.taking(take) simple precautions, like wearing masks, washing hands frequently and thoroughly, and staying away from people displaying flulike symptoms.Those experiencing any of the symptoms 9.associated(associate) with the virus are advised to cover their coughs and sneezes wit
5、h their inner elbows(肘)Most importantly, however, they should stay away from school, work, or any public area 10.where they might risk infecting others.B (2020宁波“十校”联考)Since 1972, more than 800 cultural sites that are thought to be of special importance to human history and culture 11have been added
6、(add) to the World Heritage Site List.The Taj Mahal in India and the Imperial Tombs of the Ming and Qing Dynasties in China are two of the best known 12.examples(example)The Taj Mahal, 13.which was built between 1631 and 1648, is 14.apparently(apparent) a masterpiece of architecture.It took more tha
7、n 20, 000 workers and 1，000 elephants 15.to complete(complete) the project.Building a Taj Mahal was a labour of love.It was built in memory of the emperors beloved wife.If the Taj Mahal is a 16.celebration(celebrate) of the heart, then the Imperial Tombs of the Ming and Qing Dynasties are 17.a monum
8、ent to the mind and spirit.18.Built(build) by several emperors between 1368 and 1915, the Imperial Tombs represent Chinese cultural and historical values.Human life lasts only a short time 19.but art and culture last forever.The UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Sites programme attempts to preserve the
9、 best of human history.Masterpieces such as the Taj Mahal and the Imperial Tombs of the Ming and Qing Dynasties remind us of what we can achieve at our finest, and inspire us 20.to live(live) up to our great past in the future.C (2020株洲市模拟)No one has had a 21greater(great) influence on Western civil
10、izations than the ancient Greeks.The Greek civilization made advances in various fields that 22.have influenced(influence) the world so far.In particular, we associate ancient Greek civilization 23.with the capital city of Athens, the greatest symbol of 24.which is the Acropolis.The Acropolis is a l
11、arge, flat rock in the centre of Athens, 25.rising(rise) up high above the city.On top of the Acropolis, there are three main temples to Athena.It is one of the grandest historic 26.sites(site) in the world.27However, throughout history, the Acropolis hasnt avoided damage.It has been damaged 28.part
12、ly(part) by natural forces, but the greatest of all has been caused by man.In 1687, an attack from Italy caused the gunpowder packed in Parthenon 29.to explode(explode)In 1801, many of the best sculptures 30.were stolen(steal)In a gesture to preserve history, the Greek government appointed a committ
13、ee to undertake the repair work of the Acropolis to bring the Acropolis back to its former glory.D (2020济南市模拟)The wildfires in Australia became considerably worse in January, 2020.The disaster 31faced(face) by the country is far from over.Many of the fires 32.sent(send) smoke high into the atmospher
14、e and some smoke turned into pyro cumulonimbus clouds(积雨云)The clouds can help a fire draw in more air and shift surface winds, 33.resulting(result) in fire tornadoes(龙卷风)Fires have destroyed habitats for animals that 34.are found(find) only in Australia, including koalas and rare birds.It will take
15、time to fully know how much harm the fires have done 35.to wildlife.The wildfires are expected 36.to continue(continue) burning for months as Australia entered its dry season.This past year, 2019, is the hottest and driest year on record.Fires happen 37.regularly(regular) during the Australian dry s
16、eason.However, climate and natural changes are making the situation 38.worse(bad)At least 12 million acres have been burned so far in Victoria and New South Wales alone.Smoke from the fires has made 39.it to South America.There is so much smoke that it may stay in the air for months, 40.which could have a small effect on the planets climate.
