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题型六 短文填空
练习1 填空型短文填空
解题方法
根据汉语提示填空解题技巧:
1. 根据汉语提示填写单词的同时要注意检查所填单词的形式和拼写是否正确。
2. 注意位于句首的单词首字母应大写。
用所给词的适当形式填空解题技巧:
1. 若括号中给出动词,可考虑其是否需变成名词、某种时态或非谓语形式等。
2. 若括号中给出名词,可考虑其复数形式、是否需变成形容词或所有格形式等。
3. 若括号中给出形容词,可考虑其比较级、最高级或是否需要改为名词或副词形式等。
4. 若括号中给出数词,一般是将基数词变为序数词。
5. 若括号中给出代词,可考虑其宾格形式、物主代词或反身代词等。
根据首字母提示填空解题技巧:
1. 识别词性和句子结构。
2. 利用上下文语境:通过分析句子前后的内容,可以推测出空格处应填入哪个单词。
3. 注意固定搭配和习惯用法。
盲填解题技巧:
1. 根据语法知识确定空格词性。
2. 回到原文找提示,例如空格前后的单词或句子。
3. 注意固定搭配。
4. 校对语法,确保所填单词的词性、语法正确。
5. 代入原文,检查是否符合语境,是否通顺流畅。
基础训练
(一)
阅读短文,根据语篇要求填空,使短文通顺、意思完整。每空限填一词。
Reading Worksheet
Stories
What do you think of the story?
The Boy Who Cried Wolf
This is a wonderful story everyone should know. We’re supposed to keep in mind that it 1 important to tell the truth.
The Ugly Duckling
I like it! This might be 2 most famous short story of all. It tells us that we should be proud 3 who we are, even if we don’t look or feel like everyone else.
Stone Soup
It is an interesting story 4 teaches us to work together and share. I wonder what my friends would bring to put in the pot of soup if they were in the story. You can also ask your friends 5 think about it. Their answers might be fun!
(二)
阅读下面短文,根据括号内所给汉语注释写出单词的正确形式(每空一词)。
Most parents agree that children should eat healthy foods. But how can they __1__ (鼓励) their kids to eat healthily? Our research suggests it should begin by getting parents to do the same.
We often see parents choose healthy foods like __2__ (牛奶) and eggs for their kids. As for themselves, they would prepare something unhealthy. Why? They are not __3__ (确定) whether their kids would like to eat the healthy foods. So, their own dishes can be a __4__ (第二,另一) choice for their children. If kids eat from their parents’ dishes, both of them may have unhealthy diets.
Luckily, we found a __5__ (简单) way: asking parents to think of their meals as their own, rather than as a choice for their children.
To do the research, we worked with a school. The school __6__ (计划) to help children eat more healthily. It provided a free __7__ (晚餐) for 100 families. We noticed all the parents __8__ (仔细) chose a healthy meal for their children. Then before choosing for themselves, we asked __9__ (一半) of them to think of their meal as “For you and only you!” The others were not asked to do that.
The __10__ (结果)? Many more parents from the first group chose healthy foods for themselves!
(三)
阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Jiang Shumei, born in 1937, spent most of her time working in a factory. In 1996, she learned her __1__ (one) Chinese character. Sixteen years later, she started to write down some of her own __2__ (story). It was not easy. Sometimes, completing a single sentence could take a day. She __3__ (usual) started at 3 or 4 a. m., and revised the pieces several times until she was __4__ (satisfy).
In 2013, her book, Time of Trouble, Time of Poverty, was published and proved to be __5__ success. The book earned Jiang a lot of fans and sympathy. “Don’t feel sorry for me,” she says to her fans, “The hardships mentioned in the book are now in the past. __6__ them, I could never have finished this book.”
So far, the elderly woman __7__ (publish) six books, totaling more than 600 000 characters in length. “It’s never too late. I enjoy __8__ (I) when writing,” Jiang says. She lives a healthy life, exercising every day __9__ eating a balanced diet. “If I could live as long as 130, would you still say that it is too late for me __10__ (start) after 60?” she says jokingly.
(四)
根据下面材料,在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
In China, when you want to travel on a high-speed train, you can now choose a quiet car. The big train company in China has started this on some train lines, __1__ the ones from Beijing to Shanghai, Beijing to Guangzhou, and Chengdu to Chongqing.
You can choose a quiet car when you buy your train ticket on the website 12306. cn __2__ can offer train tickets. You can ask for a quiet seat in the __3__ (two) class. On the 12306 phone app, if a train has a quiet car, you __4__ (find) a “quiet” sign.
After you buy your ticket, you will receive __5__ message telling you not to make any noise in the quiet car. You should use headphones when __6__ (listen) to music and go outside the quiet car if you talk on the phone. Parents must make sure their __7__ (child) behave well so that they won’t cause any trouble for others. The conductors will speak more __8__ (soft). They also know when each person will get off the train and can tell __9__ (they) quietly.
If you would like __10__ (buy) some food, you can scan a special code on the arm of your seat. Follow the steps to order, and the salesperson will bring it to you.
Now, you can enjoy a nice and quiet train trip!
(五)
阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Chinese New Year is a great celebration. It __1__ (mark) the end of the winter season and the beginning of spring. According to tradition, people like to give flowers and fruits __2__ each other during Chinese New Year, because they carry many special __3__ (meaning). They represent the earth coming back to life and best wishes for new beginnings.
Orchids come in many colors, but many people like purple and red ones for Chinese New Year. They are believed __4__ (represent) love and beauty. Orchids say, “Wish you to be __5__ (luck), successful and happy.” During the holiday period, this plant is a must.
Peonies are like soft clouds in pink, red and white. They are beautiful and can brighten up someone’s day. Red peonies __6__ (give) to people to show love and care. Peonies say, “You are special to me.” They are also a symbol of wealth and __7__ (rich).
Kumquats, with __8__ (they) golden color, are a symbol of wealth and luck. The Chinese word for “kumquat” sounds like “gold orange”, which connects kumquats with richness. This small fruit tree is often presented in pairs.
The apple, with its bright colors __9__ round shape, represents peace and harmony. In fact, the word for “apple” in Chinese sounds like “peace”. __10__ (certain), apples make great gifts.
(六)
阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Westwood National Park is a very huge national park. It is well known __1__ its fascinating scenes and many kinds of animals, especially bears. It is one of my favorite __2__ (place) to take photos.
I will never forget that afternoon. Birds flew over the __3__ (peace) lake. The mountains __4__ (cover) with white snow. With the camera held to my eye, I was recording the amazing picture. All of a sudden, I found two baby bears far away running after each other __5__ (happy). Sometimes they stopped to look around; sometimes one rubbed against the other’s back. They had a lot of fun playing in __6__ sun. At that moment, I completely lost myself in the sweet environment. How I wished that time could stand still! I really hoped __7__ (catch) the warm scene with my camera and I did it. After a while, I __8__ (hear) a loud roar from the mother bear. The two baby bears stood up quickly __9__ ran back to the forest. I was so lucky that I could take such a picture.
The photo always reminds __10__ (I) that the real beauty is “nature” in nature.
(七)
阅读下面短文,在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Ole is a student from Norway at East China Normal School. He first visited China in 2016, and since then, he __1__ (develop) a deep interest in traditional Chinese culture. Recently, he and his team won the Shanghai International Students Dragon Boat Race. It was the team’s __2__ (six) win in a row and his second time winning the first prize. “I __3__ (introduce) to the dragon boat racing in the spring of 2023. My teacher noticed my strong arms and encouraged me __4__ (try) it,” said Ole. When he was asked the secret of his success, he replied, “There is no ‘I’, __5__ only ‘we’. My teammates are international students coming __6__ different countries. Before we became the champions, we practiced rowing three times a week, trying to match the strokes with drumbeat.”
“At first, we weren’t very good. We did not know __7__ the problem lay. However, with continuous effort, we learned that teamwork is the key. Although we are culturally different, we are one team in the race. Before each race, the team would stand in __8__ circle and cheer loudly. Taking part in this sport, we realized the __9__ (important) of cooperation. We trained hard, each stroke bringing us closer to understanding the tradition of Dragon Boat Festival,” said Ole __10__ (proud).
(八)
请认真阅读下面短文,填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
When cultures meet, not just their language or clothing may be different. Often their food will be __1__ (great) different too. People on both sides can discover new chances for trading. This text __2__ (tell) how some common food plants spread around the world.
As early as 5 000 BC, __3__ (potato) were traded in South America as a valuable type of food. They were __4__ (take) to Europe in the 1500s and their use soon spread across it.
Tea drinking started in China. By the early 1600s, traders had begun to ship tea from China to Europe. Tea drinking soon __5__ (become) fashionable there but because __6__ its high price, it remained a drink for the wealthy.
Sugar cane was first used to produce __7__ kind of sweet juice over 8 000 years ago on the island of New Guinea. Its use soon spread across South East Asia and then to the __8__ (wide) world.
Cocoa was used to make a cold, spicy drink in Central America over 3 000 years ago. The Europeans brought it back with __9__ (they) in the 1520s and added sugar to make the sweet, hot drink we know today. __10__ it’s expensive, many people still love it.
强化训练
(一)
请阅读下面语篇,根据其内容,在空白处填入适当的单词,使其通顺、连贯。每空一词。
As the saying goes, “Life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you will get.”
During our preparation for zhongkao, we might get the bitter chocolate. The bitterness comes from many things, __1__ getting up early, doing all kinds of exercises and so on.
But when we taste the bitterness carefully, we will be surprised to discover some sweetness in it. The sweetness comes from the __2__ who love us. The first must be our parents. They helped us to tidy up our rooms and prepare delicious meals. Besides, we want to express thanks to our teachers. They __3__ us to bring out the best in ourselves. Also, we shouldn’t forget our classmates. They helped us to keep moving when we wanted to give __4__. With the help of all of them, we can achieve so much in our life.
And life is the same. Bitterness is just the outside, __5__ the sweetness is the inside. When we think life is not what we expect, we can look to the bright side and will find something nice.
(二)
阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Students in the French cities of Paris and Lyon recently got the chance to take part in traditional Chinese cultural and sports events hosted by East China Normal University.
The events were held from Thursday __1__ Monday. On Thursday, students from five French middle schools __2__ (experience) calligraphy and seal carving under the instruction of professors and students from China. It was __3__ first time that they were provided in those French schools.
Tryston Beck, a 12-year-old middle school student from Lyon, was __4__ (satisfy) with his work in carving the Chinese character zhong, or middle. “The teachers from China told me __5__ it meant. It was a very cool and fun experience,” he said.
A friendly badminton match was held on Sunday between a team of students led by Wang Yihan, who came __6__ (two) at the London 2012 Olympic Games, and student athletes from Lyon.
“The match allowed Chinese and French youths __7__ (improve) their competitive skills, friendship, and sow the seeds for future cooperation between the two sides,” said a French officer.
To show Chinese kung fu and tai chi, teachers and students from the university also went to three schools in Lyon. Some local people had chances to experience it themselves.
“The movements in tai chi may be practiced very __8__ (slow), but they are very __9__ (create) and artistic,” another French officer said. “It’s a lovely beginning. I believe such activities will help more French __10__ (teenager) improve their understanding of Chinese culture,” he said.
(三)
阅读下面短文,用括号内所给单词的适当形式填空,必要时可加助动词。
The Elmore Bank had just put in a new safe and vault. Mr. Adams was very __1__ (pride) of it. He gladly explained its workings to everyone. Ralph Spencer listened __2__ (polite), but did not seem very interested. The two children, May and Agatha, were very __3__ (excite) to see these shining things.
At this time, Ben Price, a policeman from Little Rock, walked inside the bank hall. He told the clerk that he was just waiting for a man he __4__ (know).
Suddenly there was a scream. May locked Agatha in the vault. The old banker cried, “Oh, the door can’t __5__ (open). And the clock I hadn’t started yet.” During the following silence they could just hear the girl wildly __6__ (shout) in the dark vault. “Only one man in Little Rock can open this door,” said Mr. Adams. “Ralph, the child can’t stand it long in there. There isn’t enough air, and besides, she __7__ (die) of fear. What shall we do?”
Ralph threw off his coat and pulled up his shirt sleeves. With that act Ralph Spencer disappeared and Jimmy Valentine took __8__ (he) place. “Get away from the door, all of you,” he said. Then he set his suitcase on the floor and laid out all the tools. In ten minutes, breaking his own burglarious record, he opened the door.
Jimmy put on his coat and walked towards the front door. A big man stood in his way. “Hello, Ben!” said Jimmy, with a strange smile. “Well, let’s __9__ (go).” And then Ben Price acted rather strangely. “Guess you’re mistaken, sir,” he said. “I don’t think we’ve met each other before. Your carriage __10__ (wait) for you, isn’t it?”
(四)
根据短文内容和首字母提示,在下文空格处填入适当的词使短文完整。(每空一词)
Even though my grandfather was a farmer, my grandmother would iron his work clothes every day.
Grandmother mixed up her own starch in a glass b__1__ with a metal cap that had several holes. She sprinkled Grandfather’s jeans with the starch, hung them over a chair for a few minutes, and then i__2__ them.
Because I watched her do this through my childhood, I thought every old woman did it. But as the years passed, I began to question this p__3__. Why did Grandfather need his work clothes ironed? Most days, he never saw anyone b__4__ me and maybe a few other farmers. The clothes became dirty in just a short time. Why did Grandmother s__5__ devote time and effort to ironing Grandfather’s clothes that were rarely seen?
One day when I was about 13, I asked Grandmother about it. She told me Grandfather was the most handsome man in the world. Later that day, I looked c__6__ at Grandfather. He sure didn’t look so handsome to me. He was short and fat with false teeth. Later I told her my thought.
She gave me a girlish smile and said, “You just aren’t looking in the right light, Cathy. I remember when he had r__7__ teeth. He has the most beautiful eyes I have ever seen. They are e__8__ the same color as the sky just before the sun goes down. I want the world to see my h__9__ as the most beautiful man. I want him to feel beautiful. I iron his clothes every day because for all these years, he has made me feel beautiful.”
The years went on, and I watched Grandmother and Grandfather grow old together. I was probably 30 when I u__10__ what beauty really was. It was Grandmother ironing Grandfather’s jeans with starch from a glass bottle.
(五)
根据下面短文内容及部分首字母提示,在短文的空格处填上一个最恰当的词,使短文完整、通顺。
In the world that we are creating very quickly, we’re going to see more and more things that look like science fiction, and fewer and fewer things that look like jobs. For example, our cars are very quickly going to start driving __1__. That means we’re going to need fewer drivers. At the same time, there might be some new kinds of __2__ in the future. Let’s have a look at some of them.
Robots will become more common in our homes and schools, so we’ll need people who know __3__ to fix them. These workers will be like robot doctors, finding out what’s wrong with a robot and helping it get better.
Imagine going on vacation to space! In the future, more people might be interested in space travel, so we might need g__4__ who can show tourists around the stars and planets.
As AI is developing fast, we’ll need people to check that it works properly. We call these people AI rule keepers. They will make __5__ that AI won’t do anything harmful to humans.
School might look different in the future, with lessons designed just for you. Then we’ll need p__6__ learning planners. These planners would create special learning plans __7__ each student, so that everyone could get what they need to succeed.
These are just a few examples of the jobs we might have in the future. The best way to get ready for these future jobs is to be open to new ideas and never __8__ learning. Knowledge will remain important, and problem solving and critical thinking skills will be needed for our future education and work.
(六)
阅读下面短文,根据短文内容在空白处填入恰当的词,并用其正确形式使短文完整、通顺、正确。
Long long ago, a group of people lived together on an island. They were Love, Vanity, Sadness and so on. One day, __1__ island would sink. All the people got on their boats except __2__, so she decided to ask others for help.
Love saw that Vanity had a beautiful boat. “Vanity, __3__ you mind taking me with you?” Love asked. “I can’t help you.” Vanity answered. “Look, your clothes get all __4__. I do want to keep my boat dry. If you come, you must mess it.”
Love then turned to Sadness and said, “Sadness, please let me get on your boat!” “Sorry. I am sad, __5__ I need to be alone.” Sadness replied. When Love saw Happiness pass by, Love __6__ tried to ask her for help. But she was so happy that she didn’t even stop to listen to what Love was saying.
Suddenly, Love __7__ an old man’s voice saying, “Come on, Love. I’ll take you away.” The old man used his boat to take Love to a safe place. Love thanked him and said, “May I have your name, please? And __8__ were you willing to help me?” “My name is Time,” the old man replied. “I understood how valuable you were—you made the world full __9__ peace and pleasure. In my mind, everyone should help you without thinking __10__.” Hearing the old man’s words, Love was deeply moved.
(七)
阅读下面短文,在空白处填入适当的内容(不多于3个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
For __1__ (century), Europeans have been making fun of British coffee. They say it’s like mud with water, or water with a bit of mud, or just mud. However, the British like it because it isn’t too strong. The most common kind is instant coffee. It’s __2__ (real) easy to make. You just add water, which is perfect for lazy British people.
British people __3__ (be) very proud of their instant coffee. Some British coffee “experts” have even come up with a useful guide on how __4__ (make) the best cup of instant coffee. Here it is:
First, put fresh water __5__ the teapot. Avoid using dirty river water or expensive bottled water. Allow the water to boil—this means it has to reach a temperature of at __6__ (little) 99 ℃. However, if you are in a rush, some experts suggest using hot water.
Next, __7__ (put) a teaspoon of coffee in your coffee cup—a thick, blue china one if possible.
Now you can pour in the water, however, be __8__ (care) not to use boiling water.
Next, add a little milk—just enough to give the coffee a light-brown colour.
And now you are ready to drink your coffee. You should do this over a period of three hours, making the coffee last as long __9__ possible, which is just the way the British like it.
So, now you know how the British like their coffee, which should be really useful for __10__ (you) next trip there.
参考答案
基础训练(一)1.is 2.the 3.of 4.that/which 5.to
基础训练(二)1.encourage 2.milk 3.sure 4.second 5.simple 6.planned 7.dinner 8.carefully 9.half 10.result
基础训练(三)1.first 2.stories 3.usually 4.satisfied 5.a 6.Without 7.has published 8.myself 9.and 10.to start
基础训练(四)1.including 2.which/that 3.second 4.will find 5.a 6.listening 7.children 8.softly 9.them 10.to buy
基础训练(五)1.marks 2.to 3.meanings 4.to represent 5.lucky 6.are given 7.richness 8.their 9.and 10.Certainly
基础训练(六)1.for 2.places 3.peaceful 4.were covered 5.happily 6.the 7.to catch 8.heard 9.and 10.me
基础训练(七)1.has developed 2.sixth 3.was introduced 4.to try 5.but 6.from 7.where 8.a 9.importance 10.proudly
基础训练(八)1.greatly 2.tells 3.potatoes 4.taken 5.became 6.of 7.a 8.wider 9.them 10.Although/Though
强化训练(一)1.like 2.people 3.encourage 4.up 5.while/but
强化训练(二)1.to 2.experienced 3.the 4.satisfied 5.what 6.second 7.to improve 8.slowly 9.creative 10.teenagers
强化训练(三)1.proud 2.politely 3.excited 4.knew 5.be opened 6.shouting 7.will die 8.his 9.go 10.is waiting
强化训练(四)1.bottle 2.ironed 3.practice 4.but 5.still 6.closely 7.real 8.exactly 9.husband 10.understood
强化训练(五)1.themselves 2.jobs 3.how 4.guides 5.sure 6.personal 7.for 8.stop
强化训练(六)1.the 2.Love 3.would 4.wet/dirty 5.and 6.also 7.heard 8.why 9.of 10.twice
强化训练(七)1.centuries 2.really 3.are 4.to make 5.into/in 6.least 7.put 8.careful 9.as 10.your
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