专题02 短文填空-冲刺2023年中考英语必考题型终极预测（广东专用）

冲刺2023年中考英语必考题型终极预测（广东专用） 专题02 短文填空 （2022·广东惠州·统考三模）请阅读下面这篇短文，在所给的每个空格中填入一个形式正确、意义相符的单词，并将答案写在答题卡上对应题目的答题位置。 This term, I took part in a volunteer activity at the Power Station of Art. I worked as docent (讲解员) for an important and amazing exhibition called “Shanghai Waves”. Before this activity, I was very ___1___ of giving any type of public performance or speech. ___2___ it was a big challenge for me to talk to strangers and to try to introduce the artworks to them. At first, we were divided into ___3___ to guide visitors through the exhibition. I was always the quietest one who hid behind my teammates. However, this wasn’t how a docent should act. The teachers kept encouraging ___4___ to step forward and to speak aloud. Luckily, after having many rounds of practice, I built up my confidence little ___5___ little. Finally, I had enough experience to be able to work alone. But what came next was not full of success. I met with one big ___6___—there were few listeners following me. I was refused by many visitors for many reasons. I could only persuade one person of ten or more people to ___7___ my tour. But I was also ___8___ enough to feel the warmth from these strangers. I met a lady with deep wide knowledge about art. She ___9___ a lot of different opinions on the artworks with me so that I learned more and more about them. I really benefited a lot from this volunteer activity. I think I have become ___10___ more confident. I would like to take part in this kind of activity again in the future. （2022·广东东莞·校联考二模）请用适当的词完成下面的短文，并把所缺单词填写在答题卡指定的位置上。每空只能写一个形式正确、意义相符的单词。 A long time ago, there was a beautiful forest. In the forest there lived an elephant. The elephant was friendly but he didn’t have any friends that he could played with. None of the animals wanted to be one of his friends ___11___ he was too large and they were afraid of him. He felt very lonely. One day, a heavy fire took place in the forest. All the animals ran to safer places ___12___ the elephant.