专题03 完形填空进阶练15篇（三大主题，期末复习专项训练）九年级英语上学期牛津上海版

专题03 完形填空进阶练15篇 一、人与自我 1 二、人与社会 9 三、人与自然 19 一、人与自我 Passage 1 Sports are the base of my life. I have been into sports since I was six years old. I have known many coaches, but they usually focus on drills (演练) to improve my skills and reach the next level of play. When I was in Senior Two, I met the new school basketball coach, Brian Pawloski. Soon something strange happened. Our school needed a new basketball team. I thought I was 1 to be chosen for the school team because I had been in it the year before. So I just show up the tryouts and put about 90% effort into the match because I thought I’d make it with no problem. Actually, it turned out to be a big 2 . I wasn’t chosen for the team at first. For the following months, I spent a lot of time practising and finally passed the test. During the practice, Brian Pawloski is the strictest coach I have ever met. He didn’t expect 100% effort, while he expected 200% effort. I still remember once we 3 40 lay ups (投篮) in a game, then he made us do 40 suicide drills (自杀式训练) instead. Some thought this was crazy, but it was useful for me. After this practice, as we were getting a cup of cold water to drink, I said, “Coach, that was the 4 practice I ever had.” I was completely serious and Brian Pawloski smiled. Unlike the coaches of my youth, this man was interested in how we did off the court. He always made sure I 5 my studies and was able to be trusted. We were lucky to have such a great person to teach and coach us. This man was and is the person who influenced me most at my high school. He always tried his best to let us know 6 we were good at and how to put all the energy in a match. He expected us to be excellent not just on the court but in the classroom. When I was not working on basketball, I was studying or reading some useful books instead. I will never forget my coach as well as my high school basketball days in my life. 1．A．brave B．certain C．careful D．strong 2．A．chance B．decision C．mistake D．question 3．A．caught B．missed C．practised D．got 4．A．best B．easiest C．most common D．most popular 5．A．depended on B．kept up with C．talked about D．slowed down 6．A．where B．when C．how D．what Passage 2 It is suggested that we should have a four-day work week. Now, the argument over the length of the school week has come into focus. Some argue that reducing the school week to four days could offer many 1 for both students and teachers, while others believe it could introduce a new set of problems. What do you think? Should schools change to a four-day week? Yes—longer weekends would be funSometimes, a two-day weekend doesn’t feel long enough. If schools had weekends that lasted three days, there would be much more time for students and teachers to do the things that they truly enjoy. There would be more time left to spend time with friends, play sports or 2 other hobbies. There would also be more time to rest. If students are well rested when they come into class, they will find it 3 to focus in class. School isn’t just tiring for students, either. A survey has found that 71% of teachers feel tired at least once a week because of their heavy workloads (工作量). An extra day off would give them more time to relax with friends and family. No—it would mean more pressure (压力) A four-day school week sounds nice. 4 , for a four-day week to work, the days in school would have to be longer so that students still get the same amount of education. Students would need to wake up even earlier than they already do, 5 making them tired and less able to study well. Besides, lots of parents work five days a week. If schools had four-day weeks, parents would have to find someone to look after their child on that day off, which could be difficult. And what about homework? The extra day off could 6 to be used to catch up with the homework, which means it would just feel like another day of school—what’s the point? 1．A．solutions B．advantages C．difficulties D．chances 2．A．share B．discuss C．afford D．develop 3．A．easier B．harder C．faster D．slower 4．A．Therefore B．Besides C．Instead D．However 5．A．exactly B．properly C．possibly D．rarely 6．A．turn over B．turn out C．turn up D．turn off Passage 3 AUDIOBOOK “What should I read next?” asked my student Tom. His question surprised me. This child had no interest in reading. How could he have finished the book I downloaded for him just two days ago? “You’ve done already? How did you like it?” I asked, trying to 1 if he had read the book carefully. “It was so sad. At the end, I couldn’t believe it when...” he continued, telling me parts of the story. 2 , he had read the book and loved it. “When did you find the time to read it?” I asked, still surprised. “Last night. It got interesting, so I listened to it all night. Three hours, I think,” he said. “What do I read next?” Tom was actually not alone. Many children have never enjoyed reading. But now, they are 3 for the next book and for more time to listen. Yes, listen. These children are enjoying one audiobook after another. Some may argue that audiobooks do not count as reading. I used to think so, too. But a few years ago, my students changed my mind. Sure, there are cognitive (认知的) differences between reading a story with our eyes and listening to it with our ears. But the skills we can develop by reading audiobooks are key to 4 reading success. And research shows that listening to audiobooks can also help children learn new words and 5 their comprehension and critical thinking (批判性思考) skills. Most importantly, audiobooks help them fall in love with books. In the end, I came to see audio books differently. They can make a huge difference for some of our students. So, why turn our backs on them? Tom has gone on to listen to All American Boys. He feels like a 6 now. And he is proud to share his feelings about the book with his friends. 1．A．reach out B．give out C．turn out D．find out 2．A．Immediately B．Clearly C．Secretly D．Completely 3．A．begging B．complaining C．leaving D．caring 4．A．fewer B．magic C．further D．comfortable 5．A．scan B．improve C．copy D．record 6．A．teacher B．writer C．reader D．director Passage 4 For thousands of years, the greatest thinkers have suggested the same thing: Happiness is found in helping others. Plenty of facts and information have been provided to 1 the idea that helping others may be the secret to living a life that is happier, healthier and more meaningful. Giving can make us feel great. And as we all know, giving can help us become more relaxed. 2 , the more you give, the more likely you are to gain a sense of achievement and satisfaction. Here are some practical steps you can take to help others: 1. Find your love. Think about the things you enjoy doing in your free time. Once you know what you love, you can use that to help others. If you love animals, you could help by volunteering at an animal shelter. When you help others in something you love, you won’t get 3 easily. You’ll keep doing it because it makes you feel good. 2. Give your time. The gift of time is often more 4 than the gift of money. Time is like liquid gold and you can’t get it back once it’s gone. Sometimes, people need help with their homework, or someone to walk their dogs, or even just someone to talk to. By giving your time, you can be that helping hand. 3. Don’t 5 about yourself. To help others, you need to have energy. If you don’t look after yourself, you might run out of energy and won’t be able to help as much. So make sure you’re not ignoring your own feelings or needs 6 you’re helping others. You are very important, too! Remember, helping others can take many forms, and it’s often the small acts of kindness that have the most dramatic effect. 1．A．develop B．consider C．create D．support 2．A．For example B．In addition C．However D．Therefore 3．A．bored B．excited C．curious D．satisfied 4．A．surprising B．necessary C．precious D．expensive 5．A．care B．worry C．forget D．talk 6．A．once B．while C．until D．because Passage 5 Some say extra work after school is important and effective. Others argue it’s a waste of time. Teens are getting more homework than they used to. The amount of homework our students get varies from one school to another, but some schools no longer 1 students to do homework. Research has shown that time spent on homework in elementary school doesn’t affect achievement. While in middle and high school, homework has a little positive (积极的) effect on test 2 . What do you think? Should students still do their homework? Yes—kids need time to relax Kids spend a big part of their day on schoolwork. Why should they have to do homework, too? It’s 3 and means you have less free time for family or hobbies. Homework can be stressful and lead to arguments—your parents may have to tell you to do it again and again. If you don’t know how to do it, they may help you in ways that differ from those used by your teachers. But this may make you puzzled so that you’ll lose interest in your studies. There’s little proof that homework helps children. In fact, some research shows it actually increases stress in young students. Meanwhile, students who get very little homework still get good test results. No—homework helps you Homework helps you practice what you have learned in school, make sure you understand it, and learn more about the 4 . Research shows that some homework, especially in math, helps students remember the information and perform better on tests. Having homework teaches you how to work 5 and encourages you to be organized because you have to hand it in on time. 6 , homework prepares you for the difficult studies you’ll have in upper grades. Finally, homework is a good way for parents to see what their kids are doing in school. 1．A．require B．invite C．allow D．enable 2．A．papers B．scores C．centers D．environment 3．A．exciting B．satisfying C．surprising D．tiring 4．A．classmate B．teacher C．material D．habit 5．A．happily B．clearly C．comfortably D．independently 6．A．For example B．However C．What’s more D．As a result 二、人与社会 Passage 1 The three men were moving down a fast and rocky river. Thornton was in the boat, while Hans and Pete had to move along the river bank, holding the boat with a rope. Buck, the dog, followed them, keeping a(n) 1 eye on Thornton. They came to a more dangerous part of the river, and the boat started to go too quickly. Hans pulled on the rope to stop it, but pulled it too hard. The boat 2 , and Thornton was thrown into the water. Buck jumped in at once and swam three hundred metres until he 3 Thornton. Then Buck returned, with Thornton holding his tail. Buck swam towards the river bank. But they moved slowly. Thornton knew they would not get to the bank quickly enough, so he let go of Buck, held on to a rock in the middle of the water, and shouted, “Go, Buck, go!” Buck swam as hard as he could to the bank, and Pete and Hans pulled him out. It was hard for Thornton to hold on to his rock in that 4 water, and his friends knew they had only a few minutes to save him. They 5 their rope round Buck, who at once jumped into the river and tried to swim to Thornton. The first time, the water took him past the rock, and Pete and Hans had to pull him back. The second time, he swam higher up the river. Moreover, the water brought him down to Thornton. Thornton held on to Buck, and Hans and Pete pulled the rope as hard as they could. Man and dog disappeared under the water, 6 rocks, turning over and over, sometimes with Buck on top, sometimes Thornton. When Hans and Pete finally pulled them out, both seemed more dead than alive. But after a while their eyes opened and life returned. They all smiled. 1．A．worried B．satisfied C．surprised D．excited 2．A．turned up B．turned over C．turned down D．turned off 3．A．lost B．saw C．saved D．reached 4．A．secret B．clear C．dirty D．wild 5．A．tied B．limited C．relaxed D．mixed 6．A．lifting B．controlling C．hitting D．breaking Passage 2 Close your eyes. Try to bring back a memory of taking an exam in your worst subject with your strictest teacher. You probably remember looking at the paper, feeling you didn’t know any of the answers. Your heart was beating fast... Not 1 , you think that experience made you feel upset and nervous. But maybe it didn’t have to be that way. A paper in Nature reports that a one-time online mindset exercise improved the way young people thought about stressful events and their uncomfortable responses. The exercise is based on two mindsets: First, ability is not fixed but can be improved with effort and support; second, body responses to stress can be 2 . As students work through the exercise themselves, they read information about how the brain builds on experience and how the body makes use of stress, for example, a fast-beating heart tends to send more blood to the brain to help you think. The exercise also 3 ways to succeed in stressful situations, and it asks students to write about what they might do differently next time. Researchers invited thousands of high school and college students to take the exercise. The findings show that this exercise appears to be able to change our understanding of the world around us and our responses to it. Compared with those who didn’t take the exercise, students who took part thought about stress differently, turning it into a way of energizing the motivation to achieve their goal. 4 , the exercise changed their body responses for the better, preparing the body to respond to events as a challenge rather than a threat. “Difficulty and struggle are your friends,” says Christopher Bryan, a social psychologist and one of the researchers. Those experiences don’t feel good in the moment, but it’s the path anyone who became truly excellent at anything had to travel. The exercise could be put into further 5 . It could be specially made for athletes or office workers in the future. Once it has been fully 6 , the exercise could be ready for use in high schools and colleges nationwide. The researchers don’t just want young people to rethink stress; they want adults to rethink young people. “Our studies advise that we should not teach young people that they are too weak to get over difficulties, but that we should, instead, provide them with resources and guidance so that young people can show their skills and creativity in dealing with big problems,” they write in the paper. 1．A．interestingly B．surprisingly C．especially D．obviously 2．A．careful B．harmful C．painful D．helpful 3．A．agrees B．suggests C．proves D．appeals 4．A．What’s more B．As a result C．For example D．In fact 5．A．match B．check C．guess D．use 6．A．noticed B．introduced C．tested D．mentioned Passage 3 Why Learn Languages in the Age of AI? On holiday, many will find themselves in foreign lands. Things are often different and new to them, 1 the language. In the past, they might have carried a dictionary with them. But nowadays more and more of them are using free translation apps not only to understand a passage but also to talk. With the conversation section on these apps, you can speak into the phone and hear a spoken translation moments later. Though that would always be helpful, some translation might 2 you. Take one of the best-known translation apps as an example. If we say “I’m peanut butter-free” to it, in French or Italian, the app translates it as “I’m without peanut butter.” It’s true to the words, while the meaning is totally wrong. The best tool may not be a translation app at all. Then how about an AI system? Let’s try ChatGPT. Tell it “Write a message in Spanish to a waiter. I’m peanut butter-free, so I’d like some sandwiches without peanut.” It produces a 3 passage. The AI system does more than just translate. It’s more like a native dinner guide. Some say that in this age of AI, people no longer need to learn a foreign language. Douglas Hobstadter, a polyglot (a man who speaks or understands many languages) 4 . He describes giving a difficult speech in Chinese. It takes a lot of work without the help of AI, but in the end, you feel a sense of achievement. Which would you be proud of, climbing to the top of Qomolangma (珠穆朗玛峰) or taking a helicopter there? As AI becomes more popular, people divide into two groups. Some go on learning languages. They want to exercise their brains, learn a lot about other cultures and 5 chat with foreign friends. Others show their respect to the language learners. “Good for you, but that’s a bit painful for me,” they might say. What’s your opinion on this 6 ? Is it still necessary to learn languages? 1．A．except B．including C．without D．beyond 2．A．surprise B．attract C．prevent D．recognize 3．A．similar B．strange C．perfect D．humorous 4．A．replies B．disagrees C．wonders D．denies 5．A．actually B．politely C．honestly D．directly 6．A．review B．lecture C．debate D．interview Passage 4 Should kids use AI to do schoolwork? Have you heard of generative AI? It’s a type of chatbot that can create new things like texts, pictures or videos on its own. We recently asked our readers to discuss whether students should use AI for their schoolwork. DYLAN PATEL, 13 AI will change the way students learn. Many fear that chatbots might 1 cheating, but there are ongoing efforts to enhance security (戒备). And chatbots can be programmed to guide students through questions instead of directly giving them the answer. Chatbots can also work with teachers to create personalized lesson plans, so that no student will 2 in class. And AI tutors can provide 24/7 support for students. AI is here to stay. Either you move with the times, or the times will move without you! HARPER CARROLL, 10 While technology can be a useful tool, kids need to be able to perform basic tasks 3 . That’s why kids learn how to do maths, even with calculators around. And it’s why schools teach handwriting and spelling when most adults type. Kids’ brains need to be exercised to develop, just like their bodies. AI may benefit adults, but it’s not good for children to 4 it before mastering the basics of education. ALEXA OH, 11 Teaching kids about AI can prepare them for our technology-filled 5 . A survey shows that most Americans think it's necessary for students to learn AI-related skills for leir future jobs. Using AI helps kids develop critical inking (批判性思维) and problem-solving skills. And it’s good for students to know about AI’s limitations early on, like its potential to spread wrong information and the ways it could be misused. As long as it’s done well, teaching about AI in schools can change society for the better. NINIS TWUMASI, 12 We shouldn’t introduce generative AI into schools, for a few reasons. First, chatbots and other AI programs are developing rapidly these days. Teachers might not know how to best integrate (融入) them into their classes. Second, many schools wouldn’t be able to afford the latest technology, and that can create an unfair situation for their students. 6 , AI lacks (缺乏) the humanity and emotion that kids get from a teacher, and that human connection is important. A chatbot just feeds students information, but teachers know how to help them take it in. 1．A．stick to B．lead to C．get used to D．pay attention to 2．A．fall behind B．make progress C．show off D．lose confidence 3．A．quickly B．independently C．carefully D．confidently 4．A．decide on B．agree on C．carry on D．rely on 5．A．festival B．family C．future D．film 6．A．Most importantly B．Most unfortunately C．Most luckily D．Most possibly Passage 5 Dong Lin’s grandfather was a puppet maker. Dong loved going into the workshop and to hear his grandfather talk about the puppets. Grandfather told Lin Dong the puppet 1 were made from thin leather. Once the puppets were made, they were put onto sticks which were put onto the neck of the puppet that helped it to move. The puppets were painted in very bright colours 2 the shadows they made were very colourful. Dong was very proud on the day when Grandfather let him make his own puppet. Dong made a warrior and painted his face red to show how brave he was. Grandfather 3 Dong’s work. He thought that Dong would be a very good puppet-maker one day. Grandfather then told Dong some strange things. He told Dong always to remember to take his puppet’s head off at night because the puppets came alive at night if their heads were left on. Dong did what his grandfather said to him. But one night he 4 … Dong was fast asleep when he felt a tap on his shoulder. He woke up and was surprised to see his warrior puppet standing next to his bed. The puppet moved his hand to show that Dong should follow. Dong was a bit afraid, but he followed the puppet anyway. They went into Grandfather’s workshop and there were all the other puppets, alive and waiting for them. Lucky Dong, the puppets 5 a puppet show just for him. At last he understood how a shadow play worked. The puppets performed in front of a white screen that had light shining onto it. As the puppets moved, their shadows fell onto the screen and told the stories. They were all wonderful! Suddenly they heard Grandfather moving about in his room. Dong realized that the sun had begun to come up. The puppets all went back to their boxes and lay very 6 . Grandfather could not understand why Dong was so tired that day. Only Dong knew, and he would remember his special puppet show for the rest of his life. 1．A．games B．cartoons C．figures D．robots 2．A．so that B．as soon as C．now that D．as long as 3．A．took charge of B．was busy with C．took care of D．was satisfied with 4．A．disappeared B．hesitated C．forgot D．predicted 5．A．put on B．looked for C．picked out D．pointed at 6．A．straight B．still C．silent D．slight 三、人与自然 Passage 1 Dogs and Humans About 14,000 years ago, human beings and dogs began a partnership that has lasted through the years. Our interactions (互动) may have begun when wolves came 1 to our homes, attracted by the smell of human garbage, or when humans found wolf puppies and trained them to be loving pets. Today, through the careful selection of dog parents, humans have created many different types of dogs. Each type has its own look and talents, and its own 2 within human society. Here are three examples of “a dog’s life” in the human world. The Animal Carer Today, many hospitals let specially trained dogs in to bring love and cheer to patients. Shaynee the wheaten terrier (小猎犬) is a therapy (治疗) dog. She visits children who are fighting deadly diseases. Dogs like Shaynee help patients feel calm and at peace, which can be 3 in a busy hospital. They help both children and adults stay strong during long hospital stays, and, some suggest, even help them get better. The Working Dog Today, some beagles (小猎犬) work in airports for the government. They are part of a program called the Beagle Brigade. A beagle is good for this type of work because of its powerful nose, and ability to track smells. The Beagle Brigade’s job is to smell everything that comes into the country. They 4 officers of illegal fruits, vegetables, and other foods in luggage or in mail. The beagles do the job far better than any human could. Some of the dogs are donated by private owners; others were rescued from animal shelter. The Household Pet 5 some dogs are working hard, others are free to spend their days resting and playing. Across the world, many pet dogs are treated like children. Many have their own rooms and all the things a dog called want. Some even have their own clothes. Many of these pets spend their days playing, learning to be obedient (顺从的), or even going to yoga classed. Their owners give them the best, and 6 doing so. 1．A．back B．close C．down D．out 2．A．habit B．method C．role D．style 3．A．attractive B．common C．hard D．strange 4．A．advise B．free C．rob D．warn 5．A．Unless B．Because C．Since D．While 6．A．enjoy B．mind C．practice D．suggest Passage 2 Plastic is used in daily items, from toothbrushes to furniture and toys. However, only about 9% of plastic is recycled. When plastic waste is 1 , it gives off waste gases. If it is thrown away, it often ends up in the ocean and can take hundreds of years to break down. What’s more, the transportation of plastic is sometimes 2 . In 2021, a ship carrying 1,680 tons of plastic sank near Sri Lanka. The leaked (泄露的) plastic polluted the beaches. Now, some countries are thinking about new rules to control how plastic is made and moved. Recently, scientists in Japan have invented a new type of plastic that fully decomposes (降解) on its own. Compared with traditional plastics, this new material can 3 break down in nature. Scientists have done several experiments and the results show it can disappear within a few hours in seawater and about 10 days in soil. The new plastic has other 4 as well. It can be used in many ways. When heated to 120°C, the new plastic can be shaped into different forms. It can be made into hard surfaces, soft rubber products, or strong materials for carrying heavy weight. It’s also non-toxic (无毒的) and does not catch fire, which makes it 5 for use in daily life and industry. “This great discovery can encourage us to keep developing more new materials.” said Takuzo Aida, one researcher. “The new family of plastics we’ve created is strong and seldom changes. 6 , it can lead to a cleaner and safer environment. This shows science helps solve real-life problems.” He believes it could even be used for 3D printing or medical machines in the near future. 1．A．broken B．collected C．burned D．reused 2．A．useless B．dangerous C．impossible D．surprising 3．A．carefully B．suddenly C．hardly D．easily 4．A．meanings B．problems C．advantages D．matters 5．A．safe B．flexible C．rare D．necessary 6．A．In brief B．In addition C．In this way D．In other words Passage 3 I used to think debates were boring, but a high school debate on TV really caught my attention last night. The topic of the debate was whether we should test beauty products on animals. The team who was for testing on animals argued that it was 1 for our own safety. They claimed that without animal testing, it would be difficult to know if a new cosmetic (化妆品) might cause serious harm to our skin or health. For example, some products might contain chemicals that could damage our skin, and animal tests could help 2 possible harm. However, the team who was against animal testing gave some strong 3 for passing a law to protect animals. They argued that animal testing was cruel and caused a lot of pain to the animals. They also pointed out that modern 4 allowed us to test products without using animals. For example, computer models and human—cell—based (基于人类细胞的) tests could examine the safety and effectiveness of the products. In conclusion, while the team in favor of animal testing talked about safety, the team against it highlighted cruelty and the use of different methods. In my opinion, we should 5 testing beauty products on animals. We should make more efforts to develop and improve other testing methods. 6 , animals also have the right to live without being harmed, and we can find better ways to ensure the safety of beauty products. 1．A．possible B．harmful C．useless D．necessary 2．A．increase B．discover C．create D．cause 3．A．reasons B．instructions C．hope D．advice 4．A．art B．history C．culture D．technology 5．A．start B．continue C．reduce D．enjoy 6．A．On average B．After all C．At first D．So far Passage 4 Should fireworks be banned (禁止)? People like to celebrate special occasions with fireworks. However, although they can be fun to watch, fireworks can be dangerous if not used correctly. Some people want them banned altogether, whereas others think there should be stricter rules about when and where they can be used. What do you think, should fireworks be banned? Yes— they’re dangerous and 1 Fireworks are explosive and dangerous in the wrong hands, They can cause injuries, like burn. Not everyone loves fireworks. The bangs (突然的巨啊) can be really frightening for people with anxiety. The sound of rockets can also make wildlife, farm animals and pets 2 with fear for a long time. Besides, fireworks cause plastic pollution and they can produce gases that lead to climate change. They are bad for the 3 . It’s better to celebrate without a bang. No—they’re too important to people Many people find fireworks beautiful and exciting to watch, as they fill 4 skies with sparkles (闪烁的光) at night. They’re also an important part of celebrations around the world. 5 , they’re used during Kiwali, a festival celebrated by many religions, at Independence Day celebrations for Americans; and during Lunar New Year by many Asian cultures. Many businesses that make or sell fireworks would have to 6 if fireworks were made illegal (非法的). Anyway, there’s no need for a total fireworks ban. The SPCA, a UK animal charity, wants laws changed to make fireworks quieter, with controls on when and where they can be bought and set off. 1．A．changeable B．polluting C．powerful D．special 2．A．touch B．wave C．shake D．unite 3．A．performance B．celebration C．education D．environment 4．A．dark B．blue C．bright D．clear 5．A．In addition B．After all C．For example D．Above all 6．A．lie down B．close down C．cut down D．turn down Passage 5 Intelligent animalsScientists used to believe that animals could not think, but now we know that animals can understand information and use it. 1 , if we repeat words such as Down or Sit to dogs, they’ll begin to understand them and follow the instruction. Some kinds of dogs can understand more than one hundred words! Some dogs have jobs. Working dogs are 2 good at learning words because they have to listen carefully to instructions. Border collies, a kind of dog, are often used to move sheep. Farmers use special words to tell the dogs what to do. They say Find when they want the dog to go and look for the sheep, and then Walk when they want the dog to move towards the sheep. The dogs also need to understand the word Stop. They can also understand if they have done a job well and 3 whether the command is from their own farmer. Dogs are not the only creatures that can learn words. An orca (killer whale) called Wilkie has been taught to repeat the words Hello and Bye-bye and can count to three. She produces the sounds by pushing air through her blowhole, but amazingly, she can 4 the sound of a human voice. If she listens to children, she sounds like a child when she repeats the words. In the wild, orcas live in groups and the young orcas make the similar sounds to the sounds the adult orcas make. So, each group of orcas 5 from other groups. Parrots are famous for repeating words, and an African Grey parrot called Alex could understand the English words for one hundred and fifty different things—like water, banana and grape. He knew some colours and shapes, and he could count various items. He could even understand the word none or zero. People once thought it was 6   to say someone had a brain like a bird, but now it seems birds and other animals are smarter than we thought. An orca in the deep ocean 1．A．As a result B．For example C．In fact D．What’s more 2．A．especially B．obviously C．truly D．recently 3．A．wonder B．hesitate C．recognize D．guess 4．A．follow B．create C．operate D．copy 5．A．communicates in a different way B．stays in a distance C．moves quickly away D．protects their children 6．A．strange B．puzzling C．calm D．rude 2 / 28 1 / 28 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 专题03 完形填空进阶练15篇 一、人与自我 1 二、人与社会 9 三、人与自然 19 一、人与自我 Passage 1 Sports are the base of my life. I have been into sports since I was six years old. I have known many coaches, but they usually focus on drills (演练) to improve my skills and reach the next level of play. When I was in Senior Two, I met the new school basketball coach, Brian Pawloski. Soon something strange happened. Our school needed a new basketball team. I thought I was 1 to be chosen for the school team because I had been in it the year before. So I just show up the tryouts and put about 90% effort into the match because I thought I’d make it with no problem. Actually, it turned out to be a big 2 . I wasn’t chosen for the team at first. For the following months, I spent a lot of time practising and finally passed the test. During the practice, Brian Pawloski is the strictest coach I have ever met. He didn’t expect 100% effort, while he expected 200% effort. I still remember once we 3 40 lay ups (投篮) in a game, then he made us do 40 suicide drills (自杀式训练) instead. Some thought this was crazy, but it was useful for me. After this practice, as we were getting a cup of cold water to drink, I said, “Coach, that was the 4 practice I ever had.” I was completely serious and Brian Pawloski smiled. Unlike the coaches of my youth, this man was interested in how we did off the court. He always made sure I 5 my studies and was able to be trusted. We were lucky to have such a great person to teach and coach us. This man was and is the person who influenced me most at my high school. He always tried his best to let us know 6 we were good at and how to put all the energy in a match. He expected us to be excellent not just on the court but in the classroom. When I was not working on basketball, I was studying or reading some useful books instead. I will never forget my coach as well as my high school basketball days in my life. 1．A．brave B．certain C．careful D．strong 2．A．chance B．decision C．mistake D．question 3．A．caught B．missed C．practised D．got 4．A．best B．easiest C．most common D．most popular 5．A．depended on B．kept up with C．talked about D．slowed down 6．A．where B．when C．how D．what 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．B 4．A 5．B 6．D 【导语】本文讲述了一位高中篮球运动员与他的教练Brian Pawloski之间的故事，重点突出了教练对他的深远影响。 1．句意：我以为我一定会被选进校队，因为前一年我就在里面了。 brave勇敢的；certain确定的；careful仔细的；strong强壮的。根据“because I had been in it the year before”可知，前一年就在校队里，所以作者确定自己会被选进校队，故选B。 2．句意：实际上，结果却是一个大错误。 chance机会；decision决定；mistake错误；question问题。根据“I wasn’t chosen for the team at first”可知，作者没有被选进校队，所以作者认为结果却是一个大错误。故选C。 3．句意：我还记得有一次我们在比赛中投丢了40个球，然后他让我们做了40个自杀式训练来代替。 caught抓住；missed错过；practised练习；got得到。根据“then he made us do 40 suicide drills (自杀式训练) instead”可知，教练让作者他们做自杀式训练来代替，说明作者他们投丢了球，故选B。 4．句意：教练，那是我经历过的最好的训练。 best最好的；easiest最容易的；most common最常见的；most popular最受欢迎的。根据“Some thought this was crazy, but it was useful for me”可知，有些人认为这很疯狂，但对作者来说很有用，所以作者认为这是最好的训练，故选A。 5．句意：他总是确保我能跟上我的学习，并且能够被信任。 depended on依靠；kept up with跟上；talked about谈论；slowed down减速。根据“He always made sure I...my studies and was able to be trusted”可知，教练总是确保作者能跟上学习，故选B。 6．句意：他总是尽力让我们知道我们擅长什么，以及如何在比赛中投入全部精力。 where哪里；when什么时候；how如何；what什么。根据“He always tried his best to let us know...we were good at and how to put all the energy in a match”可知，此处是宾语从句，缺少at的宾语，指“擅长什么”，故选D。 Passage 2 It is suggested that we should have a four-day work week. Now, the argument over the length of the school week has come into focus. Some argue that reducing the school week to four days could offer many 1 for both students and teachers, while others believe it could introduce a new set of problems. What do you think? Should schools change to a four-day week? Yes—longer weekends would be funSometimes, a two-day weekend doesn’t feel long enough. If schools had weekends that lasted three days, there would be much more time for students and teachers to do the things that they truly enjoy. There would be more time left to spend time with friends, play sports or 2 other hobbies. There would also be more time to rest. If students are well rested when they come into class, they will find it 3 to focus in class. School isn’t just tiring for students, either. A survey has found that 71% of teachers feel tired at least once a week because of their heavy workloads (工作量). An extra day off would give them more time to relax with friends and family. No—it would mean more pressure (压力) A four-day school week sounds nice. 4 , for a four-day week to work, the days in school would have to be longer so that students still get the same amount of education. Students would need to wake up even earlier than they already do, 5 making them tired and less able to study well. Besides, lots of parents work five days a week. If schools had four-day weeks, parents would have to find someone to look after their child on that day off, which could be difficult. And what about homework? The extra day off could 6 to be used to catch up with the homework, which means it would just feel like another day of school—what’s the point? 1．A．solutions B．advantages C．difficulties D．chances 2．A．share B．discuss C．afford D．develop 3．A．easier B．harder C．faster D．slower 4．A．Therefore B．Besides C．Instead D．However 5．A．exactly B．properly C．possibly D．rarely 6．A．turn over B．turn out C．turn up D．turn off 【答案】1．B 2．D 3．A 4．D 5．C 6．B 【导语】本文讨论四天学制的利弊，支持方认为能增加休息时间，反对方认为会加重压力。 1．句意：一些人认为把一周的上课时间减少到四天对学生和老师都有很多好处，而另一些人则认为这可能会带来一系列新的问题。 solutions解决方案；advantages优势；difficulties困难；chances机会。根据后文“Yes—longer weekends would be fun”可知强调益处。故选B。 2．句意：会有更多的时间和朋友在一起，做运动或发展其他爱好。 share分享；discuss讨论；afford负担；develop发展。根据“hobbies”可知此处指“发展爱好”。故选D。 3．句意：如果学生们在上课时休息好了，他们会发现在课堂上更容易集中注意力。 easier更容易；harder更困难；faster更快；slower更慢。根据“If students are well rested when they come into class, they will find it ... to focus in class.”可知，休息好了能让学生在课堂上更容易集中注意力。故选A。 4．句意：然而，如果一周工作四天，上学的时间就必须更长，这样学生才能得到同样的教育。 Therefore因此；Besides此外；Instead相反；However然而。根据“A four-day school week sounds nice.”和“the days in school would have to be longer so that students still get the same amount of education.”可知，后文转折提出问题，需用However。故选D。 5．句意：学生们需要比现在更早起床，这可能会使他们感到疲倦，无法好好学习。 exactly精确地；properly适当地；possibly可能；rarely很少。根据“Students would need to wake up even earlier than they already do, ... making them tired and less able to study well.”可知，早起可能引发疲劳。故选C。 6．句意：额外的一天假期可能会被用来赶作业，这意味着感觉就像在学校的另一天——有什么意义呢？ turn over翻转；turn out结果是；turn up出现；turn off关闭。根据“The extra day off could ... to be used to catch up with the homework”可知，额外假期结果是被用来赶作业。故选B。 Passage 3 AUDIOBOOK “What should I read next?” asked my student Tom. His question surprised me. This child had no interest in reading. How could he have finished the book I downloaded for him just two days ago? “You’ve done already? How did you like it?” I asked, trying to 1 if he had read the book carefully. “It was so sad. At the end, I couldn’t believe it when...” he continued, telling me parts of the story. 2 , he had read the book and loved it. “When did you find the time to read it?” I asked, still surprised. “Last night. It got interesting, so I listened to it all night. Three hours, I think,” he said. “What do I read next?” Tom was actually not alone. Many children have never enjoyed reading. But now, they are 3 for the next book and for more time to listen. Yes, listen. These children are enjoying one audiobook after another. Some may argue that audiobooks do not count as reading. I used to think so, too. But a few years ago, my students changed my mind. Sure, there are cognitive (认知的) differences between reading a story with our eyes and listening to it with our ears. But the skills we can develop by reading audiobooks are key to 4 reading success. And research shows that listening to audiobooks can also help children learn new words and 5 their comprehension and critical thinking (批判性思考) skills. Most importantly, audiobooks help them fall in love with books. In the end, I came to see audio books differently. They can make a huge difference for some of our students. So, why turn our backs on them? Tom has gone on to listen to All American Boys. He feels like a 6 now. And he is proud to share his feelings about the book with his friends. 1．A．reach out B．give out C．turn out D．find out 2．A．Immediately B．Clearly C．Secretly D．Completely 3．A．begging B．complaining C．leaving D．caring 4．A．fewer B．magic C．further D．comfortable 5．A．scan B．improve C．copy D．record 6．A．teacher B．writer C．reader D．director 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．A 4．C 5．B 6．C 【导语】本文主要讲了汤姆从对阅读毫无兴趣到因听有声书爱上阅读，且研究表明听有声书能帮助孩子学习新单词、提升理解和批判性思维能力，还能助力他们爱上书籍。 1．句意：“你已经读完了吗？你觉得怎么样？”我问，试图弄清楚他是否认真读了这本书。 reach out伸出手；give out分发；turn out结果是；find out弄清楚。根据“How could he have finished the book I downloaded for him just two days ago?”以及“if he had read the book carefully”可知，作者对学生能这么快读完书感到惊讶，所以是想弄清楚他是否认真读了，故选D。 2．句意：显然，他读过这本书并且很喜欢它。 Immediately立刻；Clearly显然；Secretly秘密地；Completely完全地。根据“he had read the book and loved it”以及前文学生讲述书的内容可知，很明显他读过这本书并且很喜欢，故选B。 3．句意：但是现在，他们渴望下一本书，渴望有更多时间去听。 begging乞求；complaining抱怨；leaving离开；caring关心。根据“Many children have never enjoyed reading.”以及“for the next book and for more time to listen”可知，现在孩子们渴望下一本书和更多听书的时间，故选A。 4．句意：但是通过听有声读物我们能培养的技能对进一步阅读成功至关重要。 fewer更少的；magic神奇的；further进一步的；comfortable舒适的。根据“But the skills we can develop by reading audiobooks”可知，这里说的是听有声读物培养的技能对进一步阅读成功很重要，故选C。 5．句意：研究表明，听有声读物还可以帮助孩子们学习新单词，并提高他们的理解能力和批判性思维能力。 scan扫描；improve提高；copy复制；record记录。根据“their comprehension and critical thinking skills”可知，听有声读物能帮助孩子们提高理解和批判性思维能力，故选B。 6．句意：他现在觉得自己像个读者了。 teacher老师；writer作家；reader读者；director导演。根据“Tom has gone on to listen to All American Boys. He feels like a …”可知，汤姆听了很多有声读物，所以现在他觉得自己像个读者，故选C。 Passage 4 For thousands of years, the greatest thinkers have suggested the same thing: Happiness is found in helping others. Plenty of facts and information have been provided to 1 the idea that helping others may be the secret to living a life that is happier, healthier and more meaningful. Giving can make us feel great. And as we all know, giving can help us become more relaxed. 2 , the more you give, the more likely you are to gain a sense of achievement and satisfaction. Here are some practical steps you can take to help others: 1. Find your love. Think about the things you enjoy doing in your free time. Once you know what you love, you can use that to help others. If you love animals, you could help by volunteering at an animal shelter. When you help others in something you love, you won’t get 3 easily. You’ll keep doing it because it makes you feel good. 2. Give your time. The gift of time is often more 4 than the gift of money. Time is like liquid gold and you can’t get it back once it’s gone. Sometimes, people need help with their homework, or someone to walk their dogs, or even just someone to talk to. By giving your time, you can be that helping hand. 3. Don’t 5 about yourself. To help others, you need to have energy. If you don’t look after yourself, you might run out of energy and won’t be able to help as much. So make sure you’re not ignoring your own feelings or needs 6 you’re helping others. You are very important, too! Remember, helping others can take many forms, and it’s often the small acts of kindness that have the most dramatic effect. 1．A．develop B．consider C．create D．support 2．A．For example B．In addition C．However D．Therefore 3．A．bored B．excited C．curious D．satisfied 4．A．surprising B．necessary C．precious D．expensive 5．A．care B．worry C．forget D．talk 6．A．once B．while C．until D．because 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．A 4．C 5．C 6．B 【导语】本文主要介绍了如何帮助别人来获得快乐。 1．句意：大量的事实和信息已经被提供来支持这个看法。 develop发展；consider考虑；create创造；support支持。根据“Plenty of facts and information have been provided to...the idea”可知事实是来支持看法的，故选D。 2．句意：此外，你给的越多，你就越有可能获得一种成就感和满足感。 for example例如；in addition此外；however然而；therefore因此。根据“giving can help us become more relaxed...the more you give, the more likely you are to gain a sense of achievement and satisfaction.”可知空后的句子在前一句的基础上进一步强调给予的好处，in addition符合语境。故选B。 3．句意：当你在你热爱的事情上帮助别人时，你不会轻易感到无聊。 bored无聊的；excited激动的；curious好奇的；satisfied满意的。根据“when you help others in something you love, you won’t get...”可知做你热爱的事情时不会感到无聊，故选A。 4．句意：时间的礼物经常比金钱的礼物更加的珍贵。 surprising令人吃惊的；necessary必须的；precious珍贵的；expensive昂贵的。根据“Time is like liquid gold and you can’t get it back once it’s gone.”可知时间很珍贵，故选C。 5．句意：别忘了你自己。 care在意；worry担心；forget忘记；talk谈论。根据“If you don’t look after yourself, you might run out of energy and won’t be able to help as much. So make sure you’re not ignoring your own feelings or needs”可知此处说的是不要忽略了自己，即不要忘记自己，故选C。 6．句意：所以确保你在帮助别人时没有忽略掉自己的感受或需要。 once一旦；while当……时；until直到；because因为。根据“So make sure you’re not ignoring your own feelings or needs...you’re helping others. You are very important, too!”可知是在帮助别人时不要忽略自己，故选B。 Passage 5 Some say extra work after school is important and effective. Others argue it’s a waste of time. Teens are getting more homework than they used to. The amount of homework our students get varies from one school to another, but some schools no longer 1 students to do homework. Research has shown that time spent on homework in elementary school doesn’t affect achievement. While in middle and high school, homework has a little positive (积极的) effect on test 2 . What do you think? Should students still do their homework? Yes—kids need time to relax Kids spend a big part of their day on schoolwork. Why should they have to do homework, too? It’s 3 and means you have less free time for family or hobbies. Homework can be stressful and lead to arguments—your parents may have to tell you to do it again and again. If you don’t know how to do it, they may help you in ways that differ from those used by your teachers. But this may make you puzzled so that you’ll lose interest in your studies. There’s little proof that homework helps children. In fact, some research shows it actually increases stress in young students. Meanwhile, students who get very little homework still get good test results. No—homework helps you Homework helps you practice what you have learned in school, make sure you understand it, and learn more about the 4 . Research shows that some homework, especially in math, helps students remember the information and perform better on tests. Having homework teaches you how to work 5 and encourages you to be organized because you have to hand it in on time. 6 , homework prepares you for the difficult studies you’ll have in upper grades. Finally, homework is a good way for parents to see what their kids are doing in school. 1．A．require B．invite C．allow D．enable 2．A．papers B．scores C．centers D．environment 3．A．exciting B．satisfying C．surprising D．tiring 4．A．classmate B．teacher C．material D．habit 5．A．happily B．clearly C．comfortably D．independently 6．A．For example B．However C．What’s more D．As a result 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．D 4．C 5．D 6．C 【导语】本文讲述了关于放学后额外作业的讨论。 1．句意：我们学生的作业量因学校而异，但是有些学校不再让学生做作业了。 require要求；invite邀请；allow允许；enable能够。根据“but some schools no longer…students to do homework”可知，此处表示有些学校不再要求学生做作业了。require sb. to do sth.“要求某人做某事”，固定搭配。故选A。 2．句意：而在初中和高中，作业对考试分数只有一点积极的影响。 papers纸；scores分数；centers中心；environment环境。根据“While in middle and high school, homework has a little positive (积极的) effect on test…”可知，此处表示作业对分数只有一点积极的影响。故选B。 3．句意：它是令人劳累的，这意味着你有更少的休闲时间用于家人和爱好。 exciting令人激动的；satisfying令人满意的；surprising令人惊讶的；tiring令人劳累的。根据“Kids spend a big part of their day on schoolwork. Why should they have to do homework, too?”可知，孩子们白天大部分时间都在学校学习，还要做作业，会很累。故选D。 4．句意：家庭作业帮助你练习你在学校学到的东西，确保你理解它，还能让学生更多地了解所学的内容。 classmate同学；teacher老师；material材料；habit习惯。根据“Homework helps you practice what you have learned in school, make sure you understand it, and learn more about the…”可知，家庭作业能帮助学生更多地了解所学内容。故选C。 5．句意：有作业教你如何独立学习，鼓励你有条理，因为你必须按时交作业。 happily快乐地；clearly清晰地；comfortably舒服地；independently独立地。根据“Having homework teaches you how to work…and encourages you to be organized because you have to hand it in on time.”可知，此处表示鼓励你独立学习。故选D。 6．句意：此外，作业为你在高年级的困难学习做准备。 For example例如；However然而；What’s more此外；As a result因此。根据“homework prepares you for the difficult studies you’ll have in upper grades”可知，此处描写作业还有什么好处。What’s more“此外”，符合语境。故选C。 二、人与社会 Passage 1 The three men were moving down a fast and rocky river. Thornton was in the boat, while Hans and Pete had to move along the river bank, holding the boat with a rope. Buck, the dog, followed them, keeping a(n) 1 eye on Thornton. They came to a more dangerous part of the river, and the boat started to go too quickly. Hans pulled on the rope to stop it, but pulled it too hard. The boat 2 , and Thornton was thrown into the water. Buck jumped in at once and swam three hundred metres until he 3 Thornton. Then Buck returned, with Thornton holding his tail. Buck swam towards the river bank. But they moved slowly. Thornton knew they would not get to the bank quickly enough, so he let go of Buck, held on to a rock in the middle of the water, and shouted, “Go, Buck, go!” Buck swam as hard as he could to the bank, and Pete and Hans pulled him out. It was hard for Thornton to hold on to his rock in that 4 water, and his friends knew they had only a few minutes to save him. They 5 their rope round Buck, who at once jumped into the river and tried to swim to Thornton. The first time, the water took him past the rock, and Pete and Hans had to pull him back. The second time, he swam higher up the river. Moreover, the water brought him down to Thornton. Thornton held on to Buck, and Hans and Pete pulled the rope as hard as they could. Man and dog disappeared under the water, 6 rocks, turning over and over, sometimes with Buck on top, sometimes Thornton. When Hans and Pete finally pulled them out, both seemed more dead than alive. But after a while their eyes opened and life returned. They all smiled. 1．A．worried B．satisfied C．surprised D．excited 2．A．turned up B．turned over C．turned down D．turned off 3．A．lost B．saw C．saved D．reached 4．A．secret B．clear C．dirty D．wild 5．A．tied B．limited C．relaxed D．mixed 6．A．lifting B．controlling C．hitting D．breaking 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．D 4．D 5．A 6．C 【导语】本文讲述了三个人的一次让人感到惊险的经历。 1．句意：狗巴克跟在他们后面，忧心忡忡地盯着桑顿。 worried担心的；satisfied满意的；surprised吃惊的；excited激动的。根据“The three men were moving down a fast and rocky river.”可知，这三个人正沿着一条水流湍急、布满岩石的河流顺流而下，所以是担忧地看着，故选A。 2．句意：船翻了，桑顿被甩进水里。 turned up出现；turned over翻过来；turned down拒绝；turned off关闭。根据“Thornton was thrown into the water”可知，桑顿被扔进了水里，所以是船翻了。故选B。 3．句意：巴克立刻跳进水里，游了三百米，终于到了桑顿那里。 lost丢失；saw看见；saved救；reached到达。根据“Buck jumped in at once and swam three hundred metres until he...Thornton.”可知，巴克终于到了桑顿那里，故选D。 4．句意：桑顿很难在汹涌的海水中抓住他的岩石，他的朋友们知道他们只有几分钟的时间来救他。 secret秘密；clear清晰；dirty脏的；wild狂暴的。根据前文说水很危险，可知是汹涌的水中。故选D。 5．句意：他们把绳子系在巴克身上，巴克立刻跳进河里，试图游向桑顿。 tied绑；limited限制；relaxed放松；mixed混合。根据“and Pete and Hans had to pull him back”可知，是将绳子绑在了狗身上。故选A。 6．句意：人和狗消失在水里，撞在岩石上，翻来覆去，有时巴克在上面，有时桑顿在上面。 lifting举起；controlling控制；hitting击打；breaking打破。根据语境，人和狗消失在水下，一定是撞击水里的岩石。故选C。 Passage 2 Close your eyes. Try to bring back a memory of taking an exam in your worst subject with your strictest teacher. You probably remember looking at the paper, feeling you didn’t know any of the answers. Your heart was beating fast... Not 1 , you think that experience made you feel upset and nervous. But maybe it didn’t have to be that way. A paper in Nature reports that a one-time online mindset exercise improved the way young people thought about stressful events and their uncomfortable responses. The exercise is based on two mindsets: First, ability is not fixed but can be improved with effort and support; second, body responses to stress can be 2 . As students work through the exercise themselves, they read information about how the brain builds on experience and how the body makes use of stress, for example, a fast-beating heart tends to send more blood to the brain to help you think. The exercise also 3 ways to succeed in stressful situations, and it asks students to write about what they might do differently next time. Researchers invited thousands of high school and college students to take the exercise. The findings show that this exercise appears to be able to change our understanding of the world around us and our responses to it. Compared with those who didn’t take the exercise, students who took part thought about stress differently, turning it into a way of energizing the motivation to achieve their goal. 4 , the exercise changed their body responses for the better, preparing the body to respond to events as a challenge rather than a threat. “Difficulty and struggle are your friends,” says Christopher Bryan, a social psychologist and one of the researchers. Those experiences don’t feel good in the moment, but it’s the path anyone who became truly excellent at anything had to travel. The exercise could be put into further 5 . It could be specially made for athletes or office workers in the future. Once it has been fully 6 , the exercise could be ready for use in high schools and colleges nationwide. The researchers don’t just want young people to rethink stress; they want adults to rethink young people. “Our studies advise that we should not teach young people that they are too weak to get over difficulties, but that we should, instead, provide them with resources and guidance so that young people can show their skills and creativity in dealing with big problems,” they write in the paper. 1．A．interestingly B．surprisingly C．especially D．obviously 2．A．careful B．harmful C．painful D．helpful 3．A．agrees B．suggests C．proves D．appeals 4．A．What’s more B．As a result C．For example D．In fact 5．A．match B．check C．guess D．use 6．A．noticed B．introduced C．tested D．mentioned 【答案】1．B 2．D 3．B 4．A 5．D 6．C 【导语】本文探讨通过心态训练改变对压力的认知，将压力转化为动力，并介绍相关研究的应用前景。 1．句意：毫不奇怪，你认为那次经历让你感到沮丧和紧张。 interestingly有趣地；surprisingly出乎意料地；especially尤其；obviously显然。根据上文“You probably remember looking at the paper, feeling you didn’t know any of the answers. Your heart was beating fast”以及下文“But maybe it didn’t have to be that way.”可知，看试卷时，不知道任何答案，心跳得很快，应是毋庸置疑觉得那次经历让你感到沮丧和紧张，下文句意发生了转折，指出也许事情不必如此，B项符合。故选B。 2．句意：首先，能力不是固定的，但可以通过努力和支持来提高；其次，身体对压力的反应可能会有所帮助。 careful谨慎的；harmful有害的；painful痛苦的；helpful有帮助的。根据下文“As students work through the exercise themselves, they read information about how the brain builds on experience and how the body makes use of stress, for example, a fast-beating heart tends to send more blood to the brain to help you think.”可知，身体对压力的反应可能会有所帮助。故选D。 3．句意：该练习还提出了在压力情况下取得成功的方法，并要求学生写下他们下次可能会采取的不同做法。 agrees同意；suggests建议；proves证明；appeals呼吁。根据“it asks students to write about what they might do differently next time”可知，要求学生写下他们下次可能会采取的不同做法，应是给出了取得成功的方法，B项符合。故选B。 4．句意：更重要的是，练习使他们的身体反应变得更好，使身体做好准备，将事件作为挑战而不是威胁来应对。 What’s more此外；As a result因此；For example例如；In fact事实上。根据上文“The findings show that this exercise appears to be able to change our understanding of the world around us and our responses to it. …students who took part thought about stress differently, turning it into a way of energizing the motivation to achieve their goal.”可知，上文说明心态改变，此处递进补充身体反应的变化。故选A。 5．句意：该练习可以进一步使用。 match比赛；check检查；guess猜测；use使用。根据下文“It could be specially made for athletes or office workers in the future.”可知，下文提到未来针对运动员等群体的定制化应用，所以此处指进一步使用。故选D。 6．句意：一旦经过全面测试，该练习就可以在全国的高中和大学使用。 noticed注意到；introduced引入；tested测试；mentioned提及。根据“ready for use”并结合选项可知，此处指需先通过测试验证有效性，才会投入使用。故选C。 Passage 3 Why Learn Languages in the Age of AI? On holiday, many will find themselves in foreign lands. Things are often different and new to them, 1 the language. In the past, they might have carried a dictionary with them. But nowadays more and more of them are using free translation apps not only to understand a passage but also to talk. With the conversation section on these apps, you can speak into the phone and hear a spoken translation moments later. Though that would always be helpful, some translation might 2 you. Take one of the best-known translation apps as an example. If we say “I’m peanut butter-free” to it, in French or Italian, the app translates it as “I’m without peanut butter.” It’s true to the words, while the meaning is totally wrong. The best tool may not be a translation app at all. Then how about an AI system? Let’s try ChatGPT. Tell it “Write a message in Spanish to a waiter. I’m peanut butter-free, so I’d like some sandwiches without peanut.” It produces a 3 passage. The AI system does more than just translate. It’s more like a native dinner guide. Some say that in this age of AI, people no longer need to learn a foreign language. Douglas Hobstadter, a polyglot (a man who speaks or understands many languages) 4 . He describes giving a difficult speech in Chinese. It takes a lot of work without the help of AI, but in the end, you feel a sense of achievement. Which would you be proud of, climbing to the top of Qomolangma (珠穆朗玛峰) or taking a helicopter there? As AI becomes more popular, people divide into two groups. Some go on learning languages. They want to exercise their brains, learn a lot about other cultures and 5 chat with foreign friends. Others show their respect to the language learners. “Good for you, but that’s a bit painful for me,” they might say. What’s your opinion on this 6 ? Is it still necessary to learn languages? 1．A．except B．including C．without D．beyond 2．A．surprise B．attract C．prevent D．recognize 3．A．similar B．strange C．perfect D．humorous 4．A．replies B．disagrees C．wonders D．denies 5．A．actually B．politely C．honestly D．directly 6．A．review B．lecture C．debate D．interview 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．C 4．B 5．D 6．C 【导语】本文主要讲述了随着人工智能的发展，人们对是否还需要学习外语的不同观点。 1．句意：对他们来说，事物往往是不同的、新鲜的，包括语言。 except除了；including包括；without没有；beyond超越。根据“Things are often different and new to them, ... the language.”可知，此处表达“包括语言”。故选B。 2．句意：虽然这总是有用的，但有些翻译可能会让你感到惊讶。 surprise使惊讶；attract吸引；prevent阻止；recognize识别。根据下文“It’s true to the words, while the meaning is totally wrong.”可知，此处表达有些翻译可能“使你惊讶”。故选A。 3．句意：人工智能生产了一篇完美的文章。 similar相似的；strange陌生的；perfect完美的；humorous幽默的。根据“Tell it ‘Write a message in Spanish to a waiter. I’m peanut butter-free, so I’d like some sandwiches without peanut.’”和“The AI system does more than just translate. It’s more like a native dinner guide.”可知，此处表达“人工智能生产了一篇完美的文章”。故选C。 4．句意：精通多种语言的道格拉斯·霍布斯塔特不同意这种说法。 replies回复；disagrees不同意；wonders想知道；denies否认。根据下文“He describes giving a difficult speech in Chinese.”可知，道格拉斯·霍布斯塔特不同意人工智能可以代替学习外语。故选B。 5．句意：他们想锻炼自己的大脑，了解其他文化，并直接与外国朋友聊天。 actually实际上；politely礼貌地；honestly诚实地；directly直接地。根据“chat with foreign friends”可知，此处表达“直接与外国朋友聊天”。故选D。 6．句意：你对这场辩论有什么看法？ review复习；lecture讲座；debate辩论；interview采访。根据“Is it still necessary to learn languages?”可知，这是一场“辩论”。故选C。 Passage 4 Should kids use AI to do schoolwork? Have you heard of generative AI? It’s a type of chatbot that can create new things like texts, pictures or videos on its own. We recently asked our readers to discuss whether students should use AI for their schoolwork. DYLAN PATEL, 13 AI will change the way students learn. Many fear that chatbots might 1 cheating, but there are ongoing efforts to enhance security (戒备). And chatbots can be programmed to guide students through questions instead of directly giving them the answer. Chatbots can also work with teachers to create personalized lesson plans, so that no student will 2 in class. And AI tutors can provide 24/7 support for students. AI is here to stay. Either you move with the times, or the times will move without you! HARPER CARROLL, 10 While technology can be a useful tool, kids need to be able to perform basic tasks 3 . That’s why kids learn how to do maths, even with calculators around. And it’s why schools teach handwriting and spelling when most adults type. Kids’ brains need to be exercised to develop, just like their bodies. AI may benefit adults, but it’s not good for children to 4 it before mastering the basics of education. ALEXA OH, 11 Teaching kids about AI can prepare them for our technology-filled 5 . A survey shows that most Americans think it's necessary for students to learn AI-related skills for leir future jobs. Using AI helps kids develop critical inking (批判性思维) and problem-solving skills. And it’s good for students to know about AI’s limitations early on, like its potential to spread wrong information and the ways it could be misused. As long as it’s done well, teaching about AI in schools can change society for the better. NINIS TWUMASI, 12 We shouldn’t introduce generative AI into schools, for a few reasons. First, chatbots and other AI programs are developing rapidly these days. Teachers might not know how to best integrate (融入) them into their classes. Second, many schools wouldn’t be able to afford the latest technology, and that can create an unfair situation for their students. 6 , AI lacks (缺乏) the humanity and emotion that kids get from a teacher, and that human connection is important. A chatbot just feeds students information, but teachers know how to help them take it in. 1．A．stick to B．lead to C．get used to D．pay attention to 2．A．fall behind B．make progress C．show off D．lose confidence 3．A．quickly B．independently C．carefully D．confidently 4．A．decide on B．agree on C．carry on D．rely on 5．A．festival B．family C．future D．film 6．A．Most importantly B．Most unfortunately C．Most luckily D．Most possibly 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．B 4．D 5．C 6．A 【导语】本文主要是介绍几个学生对于‌孩子们是否应该使用AI来完成学校作业发表各自的见解。 1．句意：许多人担心聊天机器人可能导致作弊。 stick to坚持；lead to导致；get used to习惯；pay attention to注意。根据“but there are ongoing efforts to enhance security (戒备).”可知是担心聊天机器人可能会导致作弊，故选B。 2．句意：聊天机器人还可以与教师合作创建个性化的课程计划，这样就不会有学生在课堂上落后。 fall behind落后；make progress进步；show off炫耀；lose confidence丧失信心。根据“Chatbots can also work with teachers to create personalized lesson plans”可知课程计划是为了不让学生落后，故选A。 3．句意：虽然技术可能是一个有用的工具，但孩子们需要能够独立完成基本的任务。 quickly快速地；independently独立地；carefully小心地；confidently自信地。根据“That’s why kids learn how to do maths, even with calculators around.…”可知学习这些是为了独立完成任务，故选B。 4．句意：人工智能可能对成年人有益，但对孩子来说，在掌握教育的基础知识之前依靠它是不好的。 decide on决定；agree on同意；carry on执行；rely on依靠。根据“but it’s not good for children to”可知孩子在掌握基本知识前依靠AI是不好的，故选D。 5．句意：教孩子们人工智能可以让他们为我们充满科技的未来做好准备。 festival节日；family家庭；future未来；film电影。根据“our technology-filled”可知是为未来做好准备，故选C。 6．句意：最重要的是，人工智能缺乏孩子们从老师那里得到的人性和情感，人际关系是很重要的。 Most importantly最重要的是；Most unfortunately最不幸的是；Most luckily最幸运的是；Most possibly最有可能。根据“We shouldn’t introduce generative AI into schools, for a few reasons.”和“and that human connection is important”可知这里是在说最重要的原因，故选A。 Passage 5 Dong Lin’s grandfather was a puppet maker. Dong loved going into the workshop and to hear his grandfather talk about the puppets. Grandfather told Lin Dong the puppet 1 were made from thin leather. Once the puppets were made, they were put onto sticks which were put onto the neck of the puppet that helped it to move. The puppets were painted in very bright colours 2 the shadows they made were very colourful. Dong was very proud on the day when Grandfather let him make his own puppet. Dong made a warrior and painted his face red to show how brave he was. Grandfather 3 Dong’s work. He thought that Dong would be a very good puppet-maker one day. Grandfather then told Dong some strange things. He told Dong always to remember to take his puppet’s head off at night because the puppets came alive at night if their heads were left on. Dong did what his grandfather said to him. But one night he 4 … Dong was fast asleep when he felt a tap on his shoulder. He woke up and was surprised to see his warrior puppet standing next to his bed. The puppet moved his hand to show that Dong should follow. Dong was a bit afraid, but he followed the puppet anyway. They went into Grandfather’s workshop and there were all the other puppets, alive and waiting for them. Lucky Dong, the puppets 5 a puppet show just for him. At last he understood how a shadow play worked. The puppets performed in front of a white screen that had light shining onto it. As the puppets moved, their shadows fell onto the screen and told the stories. They were all wonderful! Suddenly they heard Grandfather moving about in his room. Dong realized that the sun had begun to come up. The puppets all went back to their boxes and lay very 6 . Grandfather could not understand why Dong was so tired that day. Only Dong knew, and he would remember his special puppet show for the rest of his life. 1．A．games B．cartoons C．figures D．robots 2．A．so that B．as soon as C．now that D．as long as 3．A．took charge of B．was busy with C．took care of D．was satisfied with 4．A．disappeared B．hesitated C．forgot D．predicted 5．A．put on B．looked for C．picked out D．pointed at 6．A．straight B．still C．silent D．slight 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．D 4．C 5．A 6．B 【导语】本文主要讲述董林的祖父是木偶制作者，董林在祖父的影响下，自己制作了木偶并观看了木偶戏。 1．句意：祖父告诉董林木偶是由薄皮革制成的。 games游戏；cartoons卡通；figures人物；robots机器人。根据“Dong Lin’s grandfather was a puppet maker.”可知，此处指木偶人物。故选C。 2．句意：木偶被涂上非常鲜艳的颜色以便使它们制作的影子非常鲜艳。 so that以便；as soon as一……就……；now that既然；as long as只要。根据“The puppets were painted in very bright colours…the shadows they made were very colourful.”可知，后句表示目的，此处应用so that引导目的状语从句。故选A。 3．句意：祖父对董林的工作很满意。 took charge of负责；was busy with忙于；took care of照顾；was satisfied with对……满意。根据“He thought that Dong would be a very good puppet-maker one day.”可知，此处表达的是祖父对董林的工作感到很满意。故选D。 4．句意：但是一天晚上他忘记了…… disappeared消失；hesitated犹豫；forgot忘记；predicted预言。根据“Dong did what his grandfather said to him. But one night he…”可知，but后面表示转折，此处指董林忘记了祖父给他说的话。故选C。 5．句意：幸运的董林，木偶只为他上演木偶戏。 put on上演；looked for寻找；picked out挑出；pointed at指出。根据“Lucky Dong, the puppets…a puppet show just for him.”可知，董林是幸运的，因为木偶只为他上演木偶戏。故选A。 6．句意：木偶们都回到他们的盒子里，躺着不动。 straight笔直的；still静止的；silent沉默的；slight轻微的。根据“The puppets all went back to their boxes and lay very…”可知，它们应该是静止不动的。故选B。 三、人与自然 Passage 1 Dogs and Humans About 14,000 years ago, human beings and dogs began a partnership that has lasted through the years. Our interactions (互动) may have begun when wolves came 1 to our homes, attracted by the smell of human garbage, or when humans found wolf puppies and trained them to be loving pets. Today, through the careful selection of dog parents, humans have created many different types of dogs. Each type has its own look and talents, and its own 2 within human society. Here are three examples of “a dog’s life” in the human world. The Animal Carer Today, many hospitals let specially trained dogs in to bring love and cheer to patients. Shaynee the wheaten terrier (小猎犬) is a therapy (治疗) dog. She visits children who are fighting deadly diseases. Dogs like Shaynee help patients feel calm and at peace, which can be 3 in a busy hospital. They help both children and adults stay strong during long hospital stays, and, some suggest, even help them get better. The Working Dog Today, some beagles (小猎犬) work in airports for the government. They are part of a program called the Beagle Brigade. A beagle is good for this type of work because of its powerful nose, and ability to track smells. The Beagle Brigade’s job is to smell everything that comes into the country. They 4 officers of illegal fruits, vegetables, and other foods in luggage or in mail. The beagles do the job far better than any human could. Some of the dogs are donated by private owners; others were rescued from animal shelter. The Household Pet 5 some dogs are working hard, others are free to spend their days resting and playing. Across the world, many pet dogs are treated like children. Many have their own rooms and all the things a dog called want. Some even have their own clothes. Many of these pets spend their days playing, learning to be obedient (顺从的), or even going to yoga classed. Their owners give them the best, and 6 doing so. 1．A．back B．close C．down D．out 2．A．habit B．method C．role D．style 3．A．attractive B．common C．hard D．strange 4．A．advise B．free C．rob D．warn 5．A．Unless B．Because C．Since D．While 6．A．enjoy B．mind C．practice D．suggest 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．C 4．D 5．D 6．A 【导语】本文主要介绍了人与狗之间的良好关系，并讲述了狗与人类是千年伙伴，扮演了治疗、安检、伴侣等多重角色。 1．句意：我们之间的互动可能是从狼被人类垃圾的气味吸引到我们家附近开始的，或者是当人类发现小狼并把它们训练成可爱的宠物时。 back后面；close关闭；down向下；out外面。根据“when wolves came…to our homes,”可知，此处指狼被垃圾气味吸引而靠近人类住所，come close to表示“靠近/接近”。故选B。 2．句意：每种类型都有自己的外貌和才能，以及在人类社会中自己的角色。 habit习惯；method方法；role角色；style风格。此处需表示“在人类社会中的角色”，“role”符合语境，说明不同犬种的社会功能，故选C。 3．句意：像Shaynee这样的狗可以帮助病人感到平静和安宁，这在繁忙的医院是很难做到的。 attractive吸引人的；common常见的；hard困难的；strange奇怪的。此处是说“在繁忙的医院中，保持平静可能是困难的”，“hard”符合逻辑，强调了治疗犬的作用，故选C。 4．句意：它们警告官员注意行李或邮件中的非法水果、蔬菜和其他食品。 advise建议；free使免于；rob抢劫；warn警告。根据“officers of illegal fruits, vegetables, and other foods in luggage or in mail.”可知，比格犬通过嗅觉“警告”官员非法物品的存在，“warn”与工作职责匹配，故选D。 5．句意：当一些狗在努力工作时，其他的狗可以自由地休息和玩耍。 Unless除非；Because因为；Since因为；While当……时。根据“some dogs are working hard, others are free to spend their days resting and playing. ”可知，此处表示对比，“一些狗在努力工作，而另一些则自由玩耍”，“While”引导对比关系，故选D。 6．句意：它们的主人给它们最好的，并享受这样做。 enjoy享受；mind介意；practice练习；suggest建议。根据“Their owners give them the best, and…doing so.”可知，主人给予狗狗最好的生活，并“享受”这样做，“enjoy”符合逻辑。故选A。 Passage 2 Plastic is used in daily items, from toothbrushes to furniture and toys. However, only about 9% of plastic is recycled. When plastic waste is 1 , it gives off waste gases. If it is thrown away, it often ends up in the ocean and can take hundreds of years to break down. What’s more, the transportation of plastic is sometimes 2 . In 2021, a ship carrying 1,680 tons of plastic sank near Sri Lanka. The leaked (泄露的) plastic polluted the beaches. Now, some countries are thinking about new rules to control how plastic is made and moved. Recently, scientists in Japan have invented a new type of plastic that fully decomposes (降解) on its own. Compared with traditional plastics, this new material can 3 break down in nature. Scientists have done several experiments and the results show it can disappear within a few hours in seawater and about 10 days in soil. The new plastic has other 4 as well. It can be used in many ways. When heated to 120°C, the new plastic can be shaped into different forms. It can be made into hard surfaces, soft rubber products, or strong materials for carrying heavy weight. It’s also non-toxic (无毒的) and does not catch fire, which makes it 5 for use in daily life and industry. “This great discovery can encourage us to keep developing more new materials.” said Takuzo Aida, one researcher. “The new family of plastics we’ve created is strong and seldom changes. 6 , it can lead to a cleaner and safer environment. This shows science helps solve real-life problems.” He believes it could even be used for 3D printing or medical machines in the near future. 1．A．broken B．collected C．burned D．reused 2．A．useless B．dangerous C．impossible D．surprising 3．A．carefully B．suddenly C．hardly D．easily 4．A．meanings B．problems C．advantages D．matters 5．A．safe B．flexible C．rare D．necessary 6．A．In brief B．In addition C．In this way D．In other words 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．D 4．C 5．A 6．C 【导语】本文主要讲述了塑料污染的现状、运输风险以及日本科学家研发的新型可降解塑料的优势和潜在应用。 1．句意：当塑料废品被燃烧时，会释放废气。 broken 打碎；collected 收集；burned 燃烧；reused 重复使用。根据“gives off waste gases（释放废气）”可知，燃烧塑料会产生有害气体。故选C。 2．句意：此外，塑料运输有时是危险的。 useless 无用的；dangerous 危险的；impossible 不可能的；surprising 令人惊讶的。根据后文“ In 2021, a ship carrying 1,680 tons of plastic sank near Sri Lanka. The leaked (泄露的) plastic polluted the beaches”可知，运输存在风险。故选B。 3．句意：与传统塑料相比，新材料能容易在自然界中降解。 carefully 小心地；suddenly 突然地；hardly 几乎不；easily 容易地。根据“Scientists have done several experiments and the results show it can disappear within a few hours in seawater and about 10 days in soil.”可知，降解速度快，也就是容易。故选D。 4．句意：新型塑料还有其他优点。 meanings 含义；problems 问题；advantages 优势；matters 事项。根据“ It can be used in many ways. When heated to 120°C, the new plastic can be shaped into different forms. It can be made into hard surfaces, soft rubber products, or strong materials for carrying heavy weight. It’s also non-toxic (无毒的) and does not catch fire,”可知，后文列举了可塑性强、无毒、防火等优点。故选C。 5．句意：它无毒且不易燃，这使其在日常生活和工业中安全使用。 safe 安全的；flexible 灵活的；rare 稀有的；necessary 必要的。根据“non-toxic and does not catch fire（无毒防火）”可知，安全性高。故选A。 6．句意：通过这种方式，它可以带来一个更清洁、更安全的环境。 In brief 简言之；In addition 此外；In this way 通过这种方式；In other words 换句话说。前文提到新材料特性，后文“it can lead to a cleaner and safer environment.”是结果，应用in this way“通过这种方式”引出结果。故选C。 Passage 3 I used to think debates were boring, but a high school debate on TV really caught my attention last night. The topic of the debate was whether we should test beauty products on animals. The team who was for testing on animals argued that it was 1 for our own safety. They claimed that without animal testing, it would be difficult to know if a new cosmetic (化妆品) might cause serious harm to our skin or health. For example, some products might contain chemicals that could damage our skin, and animal tests could help 2 possible harm. However, the team who was against animal testing gave some strong 3 for passing a law to protect animals. They argued that animal testing was cruel and caused a lot of pain to the animals. They also pointed out that modern 4 allowed us to test products without using animals. For example, computer models and human—cell—based (基于人类细胞的) tests could examine the safety and effectiveness of the products. In conclusion, while the team in favor of animal testing talked about safety, the team against it highlighted cruelty and the use of different methods. In my opinion, we should 5 testing beauty products on animals. We should make more efforts to develop and improve other testing methods. 6 , animals also have the right to live without being harmed, and we can find better ways to ensure the safety of beauty products. 1．A．possible B．harmful C．useless D．necessary 2．A．increase B．discover C．create D．cause 3．A．reasons B．instructions C．hope D．advice 4．A．art B．history C．culture D．technology 5．A．start B．continue C．reduce D．enjoy 6．A．On average B．After all C．At first D．So far 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．A 4．D 5．C 6．B 【导语】本文介绍了在电视上进行的一场高中辩论，内容是关于动物实验的利弊。支持方认为动物实验对保障人类安全是必要的，而反对方强调其残忍性并指出现代技术可替代动物实验。 1．句意：他们认为为了我们自身的安全，动物实验是必要的。 possible可能得；harmful有害的；useless无用的；necessary必要的。根据“The team who was for testing on animals”可知，支持动物实验的团队应是认为动物实验是必要的。故选D。 2．句意：例如，一些产品可能含有会损害我们皮肤的化学物质，动物实验可以帮助发现潜在的危害。 increase增加；discover发现；create产生；cause导致。根据“some products might contain chemicals that could damage our skin”可知，一些产品可能含有会损害我们皮肤的化学物质，因此采取动物实验能帮助发现这种潜在的危害。故选B。 3．句意：然而，反对动物实验的团队提出了一些强有力的理由来支持立法保护动物。 reasons原因；instructions使用说明；hope希望；advice建议。根据“for passing a law to protect animals”可知，此处表示支持立法来保护动物的理由，故选A。 4．句意：他们还指出现代技术使我们能够在不使用动物的情况下测试产品。 art艺术；history历史；culture文化；technology技术。根据“For example, computer models and human—cell—based (基于人类细胞的) tests could examine the safety and effectiveness of the products.”可知，此处表示使用现在技术能够在不使用动物的情况下测试产品，故选D。 5．句意：在我看来，我们应该减少在动物身上测试美容产品。 start开始；continue继续；reduce减少；enjoy喜欢。根据“while the team in favor of animal testing talked about safety, the team against it highlighted cruelty and the use of different methods.”可知，此处表示支持关心动物的安全，因此应该减少在动物身上测试美容产品，故选C。 6．句意：毕竟，动物也有不受伤害地生活的权利，而且我们可以找到更好的方法来确保美容产品的安全。 On average平均；After all毕竟；At first首先；So far迄今为止。根据“animals also have the right to live without being harmed”可知，此处提醒一个不伤害动物的理由，动物有权利不被伤害，因此用after all，表达了一种对前面所述情况的追加、总结或对比。故选B。 Passage 4 Should fireworks be banned (禁止)? People like to celebrate special occasions with fireworks. However, although they can be fun to watch, fireworks can be dangerous if not used correctly. Some people want them banned altogether, whereas others think there should be stricter rules about when and where they can be used. What do you think, should fireworks be banned? Yes— they’re dangerous and 1 Fireworks are explosive and dangerous in the wrong hands, They can cause injuries, like burn. Not everyone loves fireworks. The bangs (突然的巨啊) can be really frightening for people with anxiety. The sound of rockets can also make wildlife, farm animals and pets 2 with fear for a long time. Besides, fireworks cause plastic pollution and they can produce gases that lead to climate change. They are bad for the 3 . It’s better to celebrate without a bang. No—they’re too important to people Many people find fireworks beautiful and exciting to watch, as they fill 4 skies with sparkles (闪烁的光) at night. They’re also an important part of celebrations around the world. 5 , they’re used during Kiwali, a festival celebrated by many religions, at Independence Day celebrations for Americans; and during Lunar New Year by many Asian cultures. Many businesses that make or sell fireworks would have to 6 if fireworks were made illegal (非法的). Anyway, there’s no need for a total fireworks ban. The SPCA, a UK animal charity, wants laws changed to make fireworks quieter, with controls on when and where they can be bought and set off. 1．A．changeable B．polluting C．powerful D．special 2．A．touch B．wave C．shake D．unite 3．A．performance B．celebration C．education D．environment 4．A．dark B．blue C．bright D．clear 5．A．In addition B．After all C．For example D．Above all 6．A．lie down B．close down C．cut down D．turn down 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．D 4．A 5．C 6．B 【导语】本文是一篇议论文，探讨了是否应该禁止燃放烟花。 1．句意：是的——它们既危险又污染环境。 changeable可变的；polluting污染的；powerful有力量的；special特殊的。根据“What do you think, should fireworks be banned?”和“Yes—they’re dangerous and ...”可知，此处表示禁止燃放烟花爆竹的原因，polluting“污染的”符合语境。故选B。 2．句意：火箭的声音也会使野生动物、农场动物和宠物长时间感到恐惧而瑟瑟发抖。 touch触摸；wave挥舞，挥动；shake颤抖；unite团结。根据“...with fear for a long time”可知，此处表示巨大的声响会让动物们因恐惧而颤抖，shake符合语境。故选C。 3．句意：烟花有害于环境。 performance表演；celebration庆祝；education教育；environment环境。根据“Fireworks cause plastic pollution and they can produce gases that lead to climate change.”可知，烟花会造成塑料污染，排放气体导致气候变化，因此此处应该是烟花对环境有害处。故选D。 4．句意：许多人认为烟花美丽且令人兴奋，因为它们在夜间使黑暗的天空闪烁着光芒。 dark黑暗的；blue蓝色的；bright明亮的；clear清晰的。根据“...skies with sparkles (闪亮的) lights at night”可知，天空在晚上是黑暗的。故选A。 5．句意：例如：它们在许多宗教庆祝的基瓦利节期间以及美国人的独立日庆祝活动中使用；以及许多亚洲文化的农历新年期间。 In addition除此以外；After all毕竟；For example例如；Above all以上。根据“They’re also an important part of celebrations around the world.”可知，下文是对上文中的庆祝活动进行举例说明。故选C。 6．句意：如果烟花被定为非法，很多制造或销售烟花的企业都必须关闭。 lie down躺下；close down关闭，指关闭工厂、商店等；cut down砍到；turn down关闭，指关闭家用电器等。根据“...if fireworks were made illegal (非法的). ”可知，如果禁止燃放烟花，那么导致的结果就是生产和销售烟花的企业倒闭。故选B。 Passage 5 Intelligent animalsScientists used to believe that animals could not think, but now we know that animals can understand information and use it. 1 , if we repeat words such as Down or Sit to dogs, they’ll begin to understand them and follow the instruction. Some kinds of dogs can understand more than one hundred words! Some dogs have jobs. Working dogs are 2 good at learning words because they have to listen carefully to instructions. Border collies, a kind of dog, are often used to move sheep. Farmers use special words to tell the dogs what to do. They say Find when they want the dog to go and look for the sheep, and then Walk when they want the dog to move towards the sheep. The dogs also need to understand the word Stop. They can also understand if they have done a job well and 3 whether the command is from their own farmer. Dogs are not the only creatures that can learn words. An orca (killer whale) called Wilkie has been taught to repeat the words Hello and Bye-bye and can count to three. She produces the sounds by pushing air through her blowhole, but amazingly, she can 4 the sound of a human voice. If she listens to children, she sounds like a child when she repeats the words. In the wild, orcas live in groups and the young orcas make the similar sounds to the sounds the adult orcas make. So, each group of orcas 5 from other groups. Parrots are famous for repeating words, and an African Grey parrot called Alex could understand the English words for one hundred and fifty different things—like water, banana and grape. He knew some colours and shapes, and he could count various items. He could even understand the word none or zero. People once thought it was 6   to say someone had a brain like a bird, but now it seems birds and other animals are smarter than we thought. An orca in the deep ocean 1．A．As a result B．For example C．In fact D．What’s more 2．A．especially B．obviously C．truly D．recently 3．A．wonder B．hesitate C．recognize D．guess 4．A．follow B．create C．operate D．copy 5．A．communicates in a different way B．stays in a distance C．moves quickly away D．protects their children 6．A．strange B．puzzling C．calm D．rude 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．C 4．D 5．A 6．D 【导语】本文主要介绍了动物界中有些动物可以听得懂人类的指令。 1．句意：举个例子，如果我们对狗重复“下来”或“坐下”等词语，它们就会开始理解并遵循指令。 As a result结果；For example举个例子；In fact事实上；What’s more另外。根据上文“Scientists used to believe that animals could not think, but now we know that animals can understand information and use it.”可知，此处举出小狗的实例说明动物可以理解并使用信息。故选B。 2．句意：工作犬特别擅长学习词汇，因为它们必须仔细聆听指令。 especially特别地；obviously显而易见地；truly真实地；recently最近。此处应用副词especially修饰形容词good，强调特别擅长。故选A。 3．句意：它们还会知道自己的工作是否做得好，并识别命令是否来自自己的农夫。 wonder想知道；hestate犹豫；recognize识别；guess猜测。根据“whether the command is from their own farmer”可知此处指小狗能识别主人的指令。故选C。 4．句意：她通过将空气推入气孔来发出声音，但令人惊讶的是，她可以模仿人的声音。 follow跟随；create创造；operate操作；copy复制，模仿。根据下文“If she listens to children, she sounds like a child when she repeats the words.”可知，虎鲸会模仿人类的声音。故选D。 5．句意：因此，每群虎鲸的交流方式都与其他群组不同。 communicates in a different way以不同的方式交流；stays in a distance保持距离；moves quickly away快速离开；protects their children保护它们的孩子。根据上文“In the wild, orcas live in groups and the young orcas make the similar sounds to the sounds the adult orcas make.”可知，同个群体的虎鲸幼体发出的声音与成年虎鲸相似，由此可知不同群体的交流方式不同。故选A。 6．句意：人们曾经认为说某人拥有像鸟一样的脑袋是不礼貌的，但现在看来鸟类和其他动物比我们想象的更聪明。 strange奇怪的；puzzling令人不解的；calm冷静的；rude不礼貌的。根据“once thought”和“smarter than we thought”可知，鸟儿比我们想象中聪明，所以之前人们的看法是认为鸟儿不聪明，因此说人的脑袋和鸟儿一样，是不礼貌的说法。故选D。 2 / 28 1 / 28 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $