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高考英语语法词汇专项突破:08非谓语动词短文填空专练(No.5-8)+答案与解析(解析版)
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No. 5
阅读下面短文,在空白处填入括号内单词的正确形式。
Jan Tchamani, an English teacher in Birmingham, UK, suddenly developed a serious illness and had to quit her job. At age 50, she found herself out of work and ___1___ (stick) at home with only her computer to keep her company. After a while, she discovered that ___2___ (surf) the Internet could help her feel less lonely and ___3___ (bore) . She could listen to music, watch films, play games, and ___4___ (explore) the world. She also joined an online group where she could talk about her problems and get support and advice from others. She realised that one of the greatest benefits of the Internet was its ability ___5___ (remove) the distance that usually exists between people.
She was so ___6___ (inspire) by the people she met online that she decided to started an IT club to teach older people how ___7____ (use) computers and the Internet. She and her friends now organise events and collect money _____8___ (pay) for private teachers. Many people have been helped by the club. A 59-year-old man learnt how to apply for work online and found a great job. Now that he works and can take care of himself, his daughter has time ___9___ (study) at university. A 61-year-old woman who was ___10____ (live) alone has started a small online company together with two friends. She no longer feels lonely, and her company has become quite successful. (227words ) 【From: 人教版高一英语必修第二册(2019版)Unit 3 The Internet Reading and Thinking--Start an online community STRONGER TOGETHER:HOW WE HAVE BEEN CHANGEDBY THE INTERNET (P28)】
【答案】
1. stuck 2.surfing 3.bored 4.explore 5.to remove
6.inspired 7.to use 8.to pay 9. to apply 10.to study
【答案与解析】
1.stuck。考查非谓语动词作宾补。根据前面的及物动词find以及并列连词and,看出是和短语out of work一起作宾语补足语,补足语与句子的宾语herself之间是逻辑上的动宾关系,be stuck的意思是“受骗,被困住”,所以用过去分词作宾语补足语。故填过去分词stuck。句意是:50岁时,她发现自己失业了,只能呆在家里,只有电脑陪伴着她。注意短语:be stuck in“困住,陷于”;be stuck with“被困住,无法摆脱:指无法摆脱某人或某物,通常是因为别无