专题05 语法填空（第二期）-2022-2023学年高二英语名校真题小题精练七合一

高二英语名校真题小题精练七合一 第二期 专题05 语法填空 （2022·湖南·周南中学高二期末）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内的正确形式。 Those who make great discoveries must often overcome many challenges along the way — as was the case with the explorer Christopher Columbus. Columbus insisted ___1___searching for a direct sea route to the East Indies by sailing across the Atlantic ocean. After continuous attempts, he received___2___(finance) support from the King and Queen of Spain. On 3 August 1492, he departed from Spain with three ships___3___(carry) about 90 crewmen. The journey was full of challenges: it took longer than expected, they faced a___4___(short) of food, and one of the ships was leaking badly, ___5___ put everyone on this ship in grave danger. The men on board were in panic. Regardless of all the challenges, Columbus managed___6___(keep) everyone out of danger with his knowledge and bravery across the ocean. ___7___(Final), on 12 October, the crew spotted land in___8___distance. Columbus called the natives living on th