Unit 4 Then and Now 语法选择（热点题型专练）英语新教材沪教版五四学制八年级上册

**基本信息** 以“过去与现在”对比为主题，通过语篇语境系统整合语法知识，梯度设计覆盖基础到拔高，提升语言运用与思维分析能力。 **专项设计** |模块|题量/典例|题型特征|知识逻辑| |----|-----------|----------|----------| |巩固基础·专项突破|8篇|语篇型语法选择，聚焦日常变迁（交通、通讯等）|围绕used to、比较级、介词等基础语法，构建“主题-语法”对应逻辑| |培优拔高·挑战攻坚|5篇|复杂语境语法选择，涉及历史、科技等深层话题|从基础语法拓展至非谓语、从句等复杂结构，形成“基础-拓展”递进逻辑|

Unit 4 Then and Now 语法选择题型专练（话题：人与社会 —— 历史、社会与文化的变迁） 热点题型概览 题型夯基提升 巩固基础·专项突破 Passage 1 阅读下面材料，在空白处选择A、B、C中最恰当的答案。 Travel in the past was very different from today. Many years ago, people ____1____ walk or ride horses to go from one place to another. There were no cars or planes. Journeys were long and ____2____ . Today, we have high-speed trains and aeroplanes. We can travel to faraway places ____3____ a few hours. In the past, people ____4____ travelled far from home because it took too much time. Now, many people travel abroad ____5____ their holidays. The roads ____6____ also changed a lot. In the old days, roads were narrow and bumpy. Today, they are wide and ____7____ . Public transport ____8____ much more convenient now. We can take the underground, buses or taxis ____9____ get around. Life today is certainly ____10____ than it used to be. ( ) 1．A．used to B．use to C．were used to ( ) 2．A．difficulty B．difficult C．difficultly ( ) 3．A．on B．in C．at ( ) 4．A．hard B．hardly C．harder ( ) 5．A．for B．with C．to ( ) 6．A．have B．has C．are ( ) 7．A．smooth B．smoother C．smoothest ( ) 8．A．is B．was C．are ( ) 9．A．for B．to C．and ( ) 10．A．easy B．easier C．easiest 【答案】 1．A 2．B 3．B 4．B 5．A 6．A 7．A 8．A 9．B 10．B 【导语】本文对比了过去和现在交通方式的巨大变化，展示了时代的发展。 1．句意：许多年前，人们过去常常步行或骑马从一个地方到另一个地方。used to do表示“过去常常做某事”，故选A。 2．句意：旅途漫长而艰难。and连接并列形容词，difficult表示“困难的”，故选B。 3．句意：我们可以在几小时内到达遥远的地方。in a few hours表示“在几小时内”，故选B。 4．句意：过去，人们几乎不远离家乡，因为太费时。hardly表示“几乎不”，修饰动词travelled，故选B。 5．句意：现在，许多人出国度假。go abroad for holidays表示“出国度假”，for表目的，故选A。 6．句意：道路也发生了很大变化。主语roads复数，助动词用have，故选A。 7．句意：今天，它们又宽又平坦。and连接并列形容词，用原级smooth，故选A。 8．句意：现在公共交通方便得多。描述当前情况，主语transport为单数，用is，故选A。 9．句意：我们可以乘地铁、公交或出租车出行。不定式to get around表目的，故选B。 10．句意：今天的生活肯定比过去更容易。than提示比较级，easier，故选B。 Passage 2 阅读下面材料，在空白处选择A、B、C中最恰当的答案。 Harry: Great-grandma, what’s this in the box? It looks like a small square. Great-grandma: Oh, that’s a cassette tape! Everyone ____1____ to have cassette players when I was young. Harry: What ____2____ it do? Great-grandma: It plays music. You ____3____ the cassette into the player and pressed “play”. Harry: Can we play it now? Great-grandma: I’m afraid my player doesn’t work ____4____ more. But your dad used to have one too. Harry: Really? I ____5____ seen such a thing before. I usually listen to music on my smartphone. Great-grandma: ____6____ amazing! Technology has changed so much. In my day, we ____7____ write letters to friends. Harry: Now we send messages instantly. It’s ____8____ faster. Great-grandma: Yes, but I miss ____9____ handwritten letters. They felt more personal. Harry: I guess every generation has ____10____ own ways to communicate. ( ) 1．A．used B．uses C．use ( ) 2．A．is B．does C．did ( ) 3．A．put B．puts C．putted ( ) 4．A．any B．some C．no ( ) 5．A．have never B．never have C．have ever ( ) 6．A．How B．What C．So ( ) 7．A．used to B．were used to C．use to ( ) 8．A．much B．more C．very ( ) 9．A．receive B．received C．receiving ( ) 10．A．its B．their C．our 【答案】 1．A 2．C 3．A 4．A 5．A 6．A 7．A 8．A 9．C 10．B 【导语】这是Harry和他曾祖母关于旧物磁带和通讯方式的对话，展现了时代的变化。 1．句意：当我年轻时，每个人都有磁带播放机。used to表示“过去常常”，主语Everyone，用used，故选A。 2．句意：它是做什么的？问过去的事情，助动词用did，故选C。 3．句意：你把磁带放进播放机然后按“播放”。描述过去的操作，用过去式put（原形不变），故选A。 4．句意：我的播放机不再工作了。not...any more表示“不再”，any修饰more，故选A。 5．句意：我以前从未见过这样的东西。never用于现在完成时，置于have后，故选A。 6．句意：多么神奇啊！感叹句修饰形容词amazing，用How，故选A。 7．句意：在我那个年代，我们过去常常给朋友写信。used to do表示“过去常常”，故选A。 8．句意：它快得多。much修饰比较级faster，故选A。 9．句意：但我怀念收到手写信。miss doing sth.表示“怀念做某事”，receiving，故选C。 10．句意：我猜每一代人都有他们自己的沟通方式。generation是单数，但指代“每一代人”，用their（亦可，但根据语境，each generation其物主代词可用its，但通常用their表示泛指，且选项有their，故选B）。 Passage 3 阅读下面材料，在空白处选择A、B、C中最恰当的答案。 Chongqing has changed a lot over the years. In the past, the city ____1____ difficult to reach because of high mountains and wide rivers. People ____2____ climb mountains or take boats to get around. There were very ____3____ bridges. Then the government decided ____4____ a long bridge across the Jialing River. Since then, the number of bridges ____5____ grown rapidly. Today, Chongqing is a modern city ____6____ highways, underground stations and bridges everywhere. Tourists from all over the world come ____7____ visit. The transportation system ____8____ much more convenient. Although the city has changed a lot, some old buildings ____9____ still stand. They remind us ____10____ the past. ( ) 1．A．is B．was C．has been ( ) 2．A．used to B．use to C．were used to ( ) 3．A．little B．few C．much ( ) 4．A．build B．to build C．building ( ) 5．A．have B．has C．is ( ) 6．A．with B．for C．of ( ) 7．A．to B．for C．and ( ) 8．A．is B．was C．has ( ) 9．A．but B．and C．or ( ) 10．A．with B．of C．for 【答案】 1．B 2．A 3．B 4．B 5．B 6．A 7．A 8．A 9．B 10．B 【导语】本文描述了重庆从过去到现在的巨大变化，重点在交通和城市面貌。 1．句意：过去，这座城市因为高山和宽阔的河流而难以到达。描述过去的情况，用was，故选B。 2．句意：人们过去常常爬山或乘船出行。used to do表示过去习惯，故选A。 3．句意：几乎没有桥。bridges可数，用few表示很少，故选B。 4．句意：政府决定在嘉陵江上建一座长桥。decide to do sth.，故选B。 5．句意：从那时起，桥梁的数量迅速增长。the number of + 复数名词，谓语用单数，且since then用现在完成时has grown，故选B。 6．句意：今天，重庆是一个有高速公路、地铁站和桥梁的现代化城市。with表示“带有”，故选A。 7．句意：世界各地的游客来参观。come to do表示“来做某事”，故选A。 8．句意：交通系统方便得多。描述当前事实，用is，故选A。 9．句意：虽然城市改变了很多，但一些老建筑仍然矗立着。前后为并列关系，用and，故选B。 10．句意：它们让我们想起过去。remind sb. of sth.表示“提醒某人某事”，故选B。 Passage 4 阅读下面材料，在空白处选择A、B、C中最恰当的答案。 Communication has changed greatly. In the past, people ____1____ letters to keep in touch. They wrote by hand and waited days or even weeks ____2____ a reply. Today, we can send emails or messages instantly. We can also make video calls ____3____ we can see each other. This makes communication much ____4____ . However, some people think that ____5____ we communicate more, we have less deep connection. In the old days, a letter carried ____6____ emotions. People chose every word ____7____ . Today, we often send short messages ____8____ thinking too much. But technology also brings us closer. We can share our lives with friends far away ____9____ a click. So, each way has its own advantages. It is ____10____ us to choose how we communicate. ( ) 1．A．used to write B．use to write C．were used to write ( ) 2．A．for B．to C．with ( ) 3．A．so that B．because C．although ( ) 4．A．easy B．easier C．easiest ( ) 5．A．although B．because C．if ( ) 6．A．much B．many C．more ( ) 7．A．careful B．carefully C．care ( ) 8．A．with B．without C．for ( ) 9．A．in B．with C．on ( ) 10．A．up to B．for C．with 【答案】 1．A 2．A 3．A 4．B 5．A 6．B 7．B 8．B 9．B 10．A 【导语】本文对比了过去和现在的通信方式，讨论各自的优缺点。 1．句意：过去人们写信保持联系。used to do表示过去常常，故选A。 2．句意：等待几天甚至几周才收到回复。wait for a reply表示“等待回复”，for表目的，故选A。 3．句意：我们还可以打视频电话以便能看到对方。so that引导目的状语从句，故选A。 4．句意：这使得沟通容易得多。much修饰比较级，easier，故选B。 5．句意：然而，有些人认为虽然我们沟通更多，但深层联系却更少。although引导让步状语从句，故选A。 6．句意：在过去，一封信承载了许多情感。emotions可数，用many，故选B。 7．句意：人们仔细地选择每一个词。修饰动词chose用副词carefully，故选B。 8．句意：今天我们常常不多加思考就发送短消息。without thinking表示“不假思索”，故选B。 9．句意：我们可以一键与远方的朋友分享生活。with a click表示“用一次点击”，故选B。 10．句意：这取决于我们选择如何沟通。it is up to sb.表示“取决于某人”，故选A。 Passage 5 阅读下面材料，在空白处选择A、B、C中最恰当的答案。 Living conditions have improved a lot. In the past, many families lived in small houses ____1____ no bathrooms. They had to use outdoor toilets and carry water from wells. Today, most homes ____2____ running water, bathrooms and central heating. Household appliances make life ____3____ . Washing machines, fridges and vacuum cleaners save us a lot of ____4____ . However, people in the past were ____5____ to spend more time with family because there were fewer distractions. Today, we have many electronic devices ____6____ sometimes keep us apart. Although our homes are more comfortable, we ____7____ feel lonely sometimes. So, progress ____8____ both good and bad sides. We should enjoy the convenience ____9____ not forget the value of simple family time. After all, a home is not just about ____10____ , but about the people inside. ( ) 1．A．with B．without C．for ( ) 2．A．has B．have C．had ( ) 3．A．easy B．easier C．easiest ( ) 4．A．times B．time C．money ( ) 5．A．like B．likely C．liked ( ) 6．A．who B．which C．what ( ) 7．A．may B．must C．should ( ) 8．A．have B．has C．is ( ) 9．A．but B．so C．and ( ) 10．A．comfortable B．comfort C．comfortably 【答案】 1．B 2．B 3．B 4．B 5．B 6．B 7．A 8．B 9．A 10．B 【导语】本文对比了过去和现在的居住条件，指出进步带来的利与弊。 1．句意：过去，许多家庭住在没有浴室的小房子里。without表示“没有”，故选B。 2．句意：今天，大多数家庭有自来水、浴室和中央供暖。homes复数，用have，故选B。 3．句意：家用电器使生活更容易。make sth. + adj.，比较级easier，与过去对比，故选B。 4．句意：洗衣机、冰箱和吸尘器节省我们大量时间。a lot of后接不可数名词time，故选B。 5．句意：然而，过去的人更可能花更多时间与家人在一起。be likely to do表示“可能做某事”，故选B。 6．句意：今天我们有很多电子设备，有时让我们分开。先行词devices指物，用which引导定语从句，故选B。 7．句意：尽管我们的家更舒适，我们有时可能会感到孤独。may表示“可能”，故选A。 8．句意：所以，进步有好有坏两面。progress不可数，谓语用has，故选B。 9．句意：我们应该享受便利，但不要忘记简单家庭时光的价值。前后转折，用but，故选A。 10．句意：毕竟，家不仅仅是关于舒适，而是关于里面的人。about后接名词comfort，故选B。 Passage 6 阅读下面材料，在空白处选择A、B、C中最恰当的答案。 Amy: Look at this old photo! Who are they? Mum: That’s your grandpa and his friends. They ____1____ playing in the street. Amy: The street looks so different. Where are all the cars? Mum: There ____2____ few cars in those days. Children used to play outside ____3____ the whole day. They played hide-and-seek and rode bicycles. Amy: That sounds fun! We ____4____ play outside much now because we have so much homework. Mum: Yes, times have changed. But your grandpa often says that although life was ____5____ , they were happy. Amy: Did they have smartphones? Mum: Of course not! They ____6____ books and told stories. Communication was slower ____7____ more meaningful. Amy: I think we can learn from ____8____ . Maybe we should spend less time on screens. Mum: That’s a good idea. Why don't we ____9____ a walk in the park this weekend, just like in the old days? Amy: Great! I’d love ____10____ . ( ) 1．A．is B．are C．were ( ) 2．A．was B．were C．are ( ) 3．A．for B．during C．at ( ) 4．A．don’t B．didn’t C．won’t ( ) 5．A．hard B．harder C．hardest ( ) 6．A．used to read B．use to read C．were used to read ( ) 7．A．so B．but C．and ( ) 8．A．they B．them C．their ( ) 9．A．take B．to take C．taking ( ) 10．A．to B．for C．with 【答案】 1．C 2．B 3．A 4．A 5．A 6．A 7．B 8．B 9．A 10．A 【导语】这是母女关于旧照片的对话，对比了过去和现在儿童的玩耍方式。 1．句意：那是你爷爷和他的朋友们，他们在街上玩。描述过去，主语复数，用were，故选C。 2．句意：当时几乎没有车。there be句型，主语cars复数，过去时用were，故选B。 3．句意：孩子们过去常常在外面玩一整天。for the whole day表示“持续一整天”，故选A。 4．句意：我们现在不怎么在外面玩了。描述现在的一般情况，用don't，故选A。 5．句意：虽然生活艰苦，但他们很快乐。was后接形容词原级hard，故选A。 6．句意：他们过去常常读书和讲故事。used to do表示过去常常，故选A。 7．句意：沟通更慢但更有意义。前后转折，用but，故选B。 8．句意：我们可以向他们学习。from介词后接宾格them，故选B。 9．句意：我们何不这周末去公园散步？Why don't we + 动词原形，take，故选A。 10．句意：我很乐意。I'd love to，省略to后接不定式，故选A。 Passage 7 阅读下面材料，在空白处选择A、B、C中最恰当的答案。 Schools have changed dramatically. In the past, many schools had only one room ____1____ children of all ages studied together. There were few books ____2____ equipment. Teachers used chalk and blackboards. Today, schools are much ____3____ with libraries, laboratories and computer rooms. Students can learn ____4____ using modern technology. However, some things remain the same. Children ____5____ go to school to learn and make friends. They still have homework and exams. Although teaching methods have improved, the ____6____ of education is still to help children grow. My grandpa often says that although his school was ____7____ , the teachers were strict and kind. He learned a lot from them. Today, we have more resources, ____8____ we should not take them for granted. We should be thankful ____9____ the opportunities we have. Education is a treasure that ____10____ us all our lives. ( ) 1．A．which B．where C．who ( ) 2．A．and B．or C．but ( ) 3．A．large B．larger C．largest ( ) 4．A．by B．on C．for ( ) 5．A．used to B．still C．already ( ) 6．A．goal B．goals C．goaled ( ) 7．A．simple B．simpler C．simplest ( ) 8．A．but B．so C．because ( ) 9．A．for B．with C．to ( ) 10．A．benefit B．benefits C．benefited 【答案】 1．B 2．B 3．B 4．A 5．B 6．A 7．A 8．A 9．A 10．B 【导语】本文对比了过去和现在的学校，指出教育目标不变，但资源更丰富。 1．句意：只有一个房间，所有年龄段的孩子一起学习。先行词room，地点，用where引导定语从句，故选B。 2．句意：几乎没有书或设备。否定句中用or连接并列成分，故选B。 3．句意：今天，学校大得多，有图书馆、实验室和电脑室。much后接比较级larger，故选B。 4．句意：学生可以通过使用现代技术学习。by doing表示“通过做某事”，故选A。 5．句意：孩子们仍然去学校学习和交朋友。still表示“仍然”，故选B。 6．句意：教育的目标仍然是帮助孩子成长。the goal of，单数，故选A。 7．句意：虽然他的学校很简单，但老师严格又善良。was后接形容词原级simple，故选A。 8．句意：今天我们有更多资源，但我们不应视之为理所当然。前后转折，用but，故选A。 9．句意：我们应该感谢我们所拥有的机会。be thankful for表示“因……感激”，故选A。 10．句意：教育是使我们终身受益的财富。that引导定语从句，主语单数，谓语benefits，故选B。 Passage 8 阅读下面材料，在空白处选择A、B、C中最恰当的答案。 Entertainment has also evolved. In the past, children played outdoor games like tag and hopscotch. They ____1____ have video games or smartphones. They spent time ____2____ with friends face to face. Today, children often play games on tablets or computers. They can connect with friends online, ____3____ they may miss real-life interaction. However, there are ____4____ benefits to modern entertainment. Educational apps and online courses make learning fun. We can watch movies and listen to music ____5____ anytime. But some people worry that children today are ____6____ active. They prefer sitting indoors. My grandmother used to say, “Although we had ____7____ toys, we used our imagination more.” She believes that creativity comes ____8____ playing without structures. I think both past and present have their ____9____ . The key is to find a balance between screen time and outdoor time. ____10____ that way, we can enjoy the best of both worlds. ( ) 1．A．didn’t B．don’t C．won’t ( ) 2．A．play B．to play C．playing ( ) 3．A．so B．but C．and ( ) 4．A．also B．too C．either ( ) 5．A．almost B．most C．mostly ( ) 6．A．little B．less C．least ( ) 7．A．few B．fewer C．fewest ( ) 8．A．in B．from C．for ( ) 9．A．strength B．strengths C．strong ( ) 10．A．In B．On C．At 【答案】 1．A 2．C 3．B 4．A 5．A 6．B 7．A 8．B 9．B 10．A 【导语】本文对比了过去和现在的娱乐方式，讨论各自的优缺点。 1．句意：他们没有电子游戏或智能手机。描述过去，否定用didn't，故选A。 2．句意：他们花时间与朋友面对面玩耍。spend time doing sth.，playing，故选C。 3．句意：他们可以在网上与朋友联系，但可能错过现实互动。前后转折，用but，故选B。 4．句意：然而，现代娱乐也有好处。also用于肯定句中，放在be动词后，故选A（句中已有are，also放在are后）。 5．句意：我们几乎可以随时看电影和听音乐。almost表示“几乎”，故选A。 6．句意：今天的孩子们活动更少。less active，比较级，故选B。 7．句意：虽然我们玩具很少，但我们更多运用想象力。had后接few toys，表示“很少”，故选A（few修饰可数名词复数，不用比较级，因为与现在对比隐含，但原级即可）。 8．句意：她认为创造力来自无结构的玩耍。come from表示“来自”，故选B。 9．句意：我认为过去和现在都有各自的优点。their后接名词复数strengths，故选B。 10．句意：那样，我们就能享受两者的精华。in that way表示“那样”，故选A。 培优拔高·挑战攻坚 Passage 1 阅读下面短文，在空白处选择A、B、C中最恰当的答案。 Life in 19th-century Britain was a time of great contrasts, as Charles Dickens famously wrote, “It was the best of times; it was the worst of times.” On one hand, industry grew rapidly, creating more jobs and ____1____ travel and communication much easier. Railways and horse buses appeared, ____2____ people to move around the country. On the other hand, living conditions for ordinary people were extremely poor. Most families lived in overcrowded rooms ____3____ running water or toilets. The streets were dirty and the air was foggy. Children from poor families ____4____ work long hours in factories, often suffering harsh punishments. Although today’s world is vastly different, we can still learn ____5____ the past. Modern technology has given us comforts that people then could not ____6____ imagine. Yet, some problems, like pollution and inequality, still exist. ____7____ we have advanced greatly, we must not forget the lessons of history. Progress is not just about new inventions; it is about ____8____ the lives of all people. When we compare then and now, we should appreciate ____9____ we have, but also think about what still needs ____10____ . Only then can we build a better future. ( ) 1．A．make B．made C．making ( ) 2．A．allow B．allowing C．allowed ( ) 3．A．with B．without C．for ( ) 4．A．had to B．must C．should ( ) 5．A．to B．for C．from ( ) 6．A．even B．ever C．never ( ) 7．A．Because B．Although C．Unless ( ) 8．A．improve B．improved C．improving ( ) 9．A．what B．that C．which ( ) 10．A．do B．doing C．to be done 【答案】 1．B 2．B 3．B 4．A 5．C 6．A 7．B 8．C 9．A 10．C 【导语】本文从19世纪英国的矛盾生活出发，反思进步的意义，并呼吁关注历史教训。 1．句意：工业快速增长，创造了更多就业，并使旅行和通讯更便捷。and连接并列谓语，前为created，后用made，故选B。 2．句意：铁路和马车出现，允许人们在全国移动。现在分词作结果状语，allowing，故选B。 3．句意：大多数家庭住在没有自来水或厕所的拥挤房间里。without表示“没有”，故选B。 4．句意：贫困家庭的孩子不得不长时间在工厂工作。had to表示“不得不”，过去时，故选A。 5．句意：我们仍能从过去学到东西。learn from表示“从……学习”，故选C。 6．句意：现代技术给予了当时人们甚至无法想象的舒适。even表示“甚至”，加强语气，故选A。 7．句意：虽然我们已大大进步，但绝不能忘记历史的教训。although引导让步状语从句，故选B。 8．句意：进步不仅仅是新发明，而是关于改善所有人的生活。about后接动名词improving，故选C。 9．句意：我们应该珍惜我们所拥有的。what引导宾语从句，作have的宾语，故选A。 10．句意：还需要做些什么。need to be done表示“需要被做”，故选C。 Passage 2 Technology is not only changing our daily lives but also the way we preserve history. Museums around the world are using augmented reality (AR) to bring ancient objects to life. For example, a museum in Paris held an AR exhibition ____1____ visitors could see digital animals that no longer exist. This technology allows people ____2____ with history in a more vivid way. Similarly, laser technology is used to create 3D digital models of important old buildings. One success story is the Kasubi Tombs in Uganda. A digital copy ____3____ before a fire destroyed the original, which helped rebuild them. These examples show that ____4____ the past is gone, technology can keep its memory alive. However, some people argue that digital experiences can never replace the feeling of ____5____ a real historical site. They worry that we might become too ____6____ on screens and lose touch with physical reality. In my opinion, technology is a tool, not a replacement. We should use it ____7____ our understanding of history, not to avoid experiencing it firsthand. ____8____ we combine technology with traditional preservation, we can enjoy the best of both worlds. The past and the present can coexist, ____9____ us to appreciate history in new ways. Ultimately, it is our responsibility ____10____ that future generations can also connect with their heritage. ( ) 1．A．which B．where C．who ( ) 2．A．interact B．to interact C．interacting ( ) 3．A．made B．was made C．has made ( ) 4．A．although B．because C．if ( ) 5．A．visit B．to visit C．visiting ( ) 6．A．depend B．dependent C．depending ( ) 7．A．enhance B．to enhance C．enhancing ( ) 8．A．If B．Unless C．While ( ) 9．A．allow B．allowing C．allowed ( ) 10．A．ensure B．to ensure C．ensuring 【答案】 1．B 2．B 3．B 4．A 5．C 6．B 7．B 8．A 9．B 10．B 【导语】本文讨论技术如何帮助我们保存历史，同时提醒不要过度依赖虚拟体验。 1．句意：巴黎的一家博物馆举办了一场AR展览，参观者可以看到不再存在的数字动物。先行词exhibition，地点，用where引导定语从句，故选B。 2．句意：这项技术允许人们以更生动的方式与历史互动。allow sb. to do sth.，不定式作宾补，故选B。 3．句意：在火灾毁坏原始建筑之前，一个数字副本被制作出来。copy与make被动，过去时，用was made，故选B。 4．句意：这些例子表明，虽然过去已逝，技术可以保留其记忆。although引导让步状语从句，故选A。 5．句意：参观真实历史遗址的感觉。介词of后接动名词visiting，故选C。 6．句意：担心我们可能变得太依赖屏幕。become too dependent on表示“太依赖”，dependent形容词，故选B。 7．句意：我们应该用它来增强对历史的理解，而不是避免亲身体验。use sth. to do，不定式表目的，故选B。 8．句意：如果我们把技术和传统保护结合起来，就能享受两者的优点。if引导条件句，故选A。 9．句意：允许我们用新方式欣赏历史。现在分词作结果状语，allowing，故选B。 10．句意：确保后代也能与他们的遗产联系是我们的责任。It is our responsibility to do，不定式作真正主语，故选B。 Passage 3 Old objects often carry deep emotional value. A cassette tape, a roll of film, or a handwritten letter may seem outdated today, ____1____ they can unlock precious memories. When Harry found his great-grandma’s cassette tapes, he was curious about ____2____ they were used for. His great-grandma recalled the days ____3____ music came from physical media. For her, those tapes were not just objects; they were time machines that brought back feelings of youth. Similarly, old photographs capture moments that ____4____ be repeated. They show us how people looked, dressed, and lived. In a fast-changing world, these items ground us. They remind us of ____5____ we come from and who we are. Some people collect antiques not for their monetary value, ____6____ for the stories behind them. Each piece has a tale to tell. When we hold an old object, we connect with the past in a tangible way. This connection is ____7____ important in an age of digital everything. Although technology gives us convenience, it cannot replace the warmth of ____8____ something that has been touched by history. Therefore, we should preserve these treasures, not in museums only, ____9____ in our homes and hearts. They are bridges ____10____ generations, reminding us that while times change, human feelings remain. ( ) 1．A．and B．but C．so ( ) 2．A．what B．how C．why ( ) 3．A．when B．where C．which ( ) 4．A．must B．can C．can’t ( ) 5．A．where B．which C．what ( ) 6．A．but B．and C．or ( ) 7．A．especial B．especially C．special ( ) 8．A．hold B．held C．holding ( ) 9．A．and B．but also C．or ( ) 10．A．between B．among C．with 【答案】 1．B 2．A 3．A 4．C 5．A 6．A 7．B 8．C 9．B 10．A 【导语】本文探讨旧物的情感价值，以及它们在连接过去与现在中的重要作用。 1．句意：它们可能看起来过时，但能打开珍贵的记忆。前后转折，用but，故选B。 2．句意：他好奇它们被用来做什么。be used for what，what作for的宾语，故选A。 3．句意：她回忆起音乐来自物理媒介的日子。先行词days，时间，用when引导定语从句，故选A。 4．句意：旧照片捕捉了无法重现的瞬间。can't be repeated表示“不能被重复”，故选C。 5．句意：它们提醒我们来自哪里。come from where，where表示地点，故选A。 6．句意：有些人收藏古董不是因为其金钱价值，而是因为背后的故事。not...but...表示“不是……而是……”，故选A。 7．句意：这种连接在数字化的时代尤其重要。修饰形容词important用副词especially，故选B。 8．句意：它无法取代触摸被历史触及之物的温暖。of后接动名词holding，故选C。 9．句意：不仅应该在博物馆里，更应在我们的家和心中。not only...but also...，故选B。 10．句意：它们是连接几代人的桥梁。between...and...，这里指代两代人之间，用between，故选A。 Passage 4 Our community has changed significantly over the past fifty years. To better understand these changes, our class decided to interview some long-term residents. Mrs. Chen, who has lived here since 1970, shared her memories. She said that ____1____ she moved in, the streets were unpaved and there were few streetlights. People ____2____ draw water from a communal well. Now, every house has running water and electricity. The biggest change, ____3____ her, is the increase in shops and services. “We used to have only one small grocery store,” she recalled. “Now we have supermarkets, restaurants, and even a cinema.” However, she also noted that ____4____ more facilities bring convenience, they have also made the neighborhood less quiet. Traffic is heavier and the air is not as clean ____5____ before. She misses the days ____6____ children could play safely in the streets. Another resident, Mr. Li, talked about communication. He used to write letters to his relatives, ____7____ now he uses video calls. He feels that although technology connects people far away, it ____8____ reduce face-to-face interactions among neighbours. From these interviews, we learned that progress often comes ____9____ a price. While we enjoy modern comforts, we should also value community bonds. Our group presentation will highlight both the positive and negative aspects of change. We hope that by ____10____ our findings, we can encourage everyone to appreciate the past while embracing the future. ( ) 1．A．when B．while C．because ( ) 2．A．used to B．were used to C．use to ( ) 3．A．according to B．because of C．instead of ( ) 4．A．although B．because C．if ( ) 5．A．than B．as C．like ( ) 6．A．which B．when C．where ( ) 7．A．and B．but C．so ( ) 8．A．may B．must C．should ( ) 9．A．with B．for C．at ( ) 10．A．share B．sharing C．shared 【答案】 1．A 2．A 3．A 4．A 5．B 6．B 7．B 8．A 9．C 10．B 【导语】本文通过采访社区老人，对比了社区五十年来的变化，并反思进步的得失。 1．句意：她说当她搬来时，街道未铺砌，路灯很少。when表示“当……时”，故选A。 2．句意：人们过去常常从公共水井打水。used to do表示过去习惯，故选A。 3．句意：据她说，最大的变化是商店和服务增多。according to表示“根据”，故选A。 4．句意：虽然更多设施带来便利，但也让社区不那么安静。although引导让步状语从句，故选A。 5．句意：空气也不如以前干净。not as...as，第二个as，故选B。 6．句意：她怀念孩子们能在街上安全玩耍的日子。先行词days，时间，用when引导定语从句，故选B。 7．句意：他过去常常给亲戚写信，但现在用视频通话。前后转折，用but，故选B。 8．句意：他觉得尽管科技连接远方的人，但可能减少了邻里间的面对面交流。may表示“可能”，故选A。 9．句意：进步往往是有代价的。at a price表示“以……代价”，故选C。 10．句意：我们希望通过分享我们的发现，鼓励大家既珍惜过去又拥抱未来。by后接动名词sharing，故选B。 Passage 5 阅读下面材料，在空白处选择A、B、C中最恰当的答案。 “What is the use of a book,” thought Alice, “without pictures or conversations?” This question from Lewis Carroll’s classic reminds us that human experience is shaped by both text and interaction. Similarly, when we look at the changes from then to now, we are not just observing facts; we are engaging with stories. Every old photograph, every letter, and every cassette tape holds a narrative ____1____ waits to be heard. These objects are portals to ____2____ times, allowing us to walk in the shoes of those who came before us. Yet, in our fast-paced digital age, we often overlook these portals. We scroll through images on screens without ____3____ their deeper meanings. We send quick messages ____4____ the warmth of handwritten words. But if we pause and reflect, we may find that the past is not really behind us; it lives within us. The way we speak, the values we hold, and the dreams we pursue are all ____5____ by history. As the saying goes, “You have to know the past to understand the present.” This is ____6____ studying history is so important---not to memorize dates, but to grasp the continuous thread of human endeavour. When we compare our lives with those of our grandparents, we notice differences in technology, fashion, and customs. ____7____ , the core human emotions—love, fear, hope, and curiosity—remain unchanged. A child in the 19th century and a child today both feel excitement ____8____ a new discovery. A parent then and a parent now both worry about their children's future. These constants remind us that ____9____ change is inevitable, our shared humanity endures. Therefore, let us not treat the past as a foreign country, but as a familiar landscape that has shaped us. Let us listen to the stories old objects tell, and let us pass them on. For in doing so, we honour ____10____ we were, we are, and we will be. ( ) 1．A．who B．that C．whom ( ) 2．A．another B．other C．others ( ) 3．A．consider B．considered C．considering ( ) 4．A．with B．without C．for ( ) 5．A．shape B．shaped C．shaping ( ) 6．A．why B．how C．what ( ) 7．A．However B．Therefore C．Moreover ( ) 8．A．in B．on C．at ( ) 9．A．because B．although C．unless ( ) 10．A．who B．whom C．what 【答案】 1．B 2．B 3．C 4．B 5．B 6．A 7．A 8．C 9．B 10．A 【导语】本文从哲学和人文角度反思过去与现在的联系，强调历史对当下的塑造作用。 1．句意：每一个老照片、每一封信、每一盘磁带都有一个等待被聆听的故事。先行词narrative指物，用that引导定语从句，故选B。 2．句意：这些物件是通往其他时代的门户。other times表示“其他时代”，故选B。 3．句意：我们在屏幕上滚动图片却不考虑其深层含义。without后接动名词considering，故选C。 4．句意：我们发送快捷消息却没有手写文字的温暖。without表示“没有”，故选B。 5．句意：都被历史塑造。被动语态are shaped，故选B。 6．句意：这就是为什么学习历史如此重要。This is why...表示“这就是为什么”，故选A。 7．句意：然而，核心的人类情感——爱、恐惧、希望和好奇心——保持不变。前后转折，用However，故选A。 8．句意：一个孩子对新的发现感到兴奋。excitement at表示“对……感到兴奋”，故选C。 9．句意：尽管变化不可避免，但我们共同的人性永存。although引导让步状语从句，故选B。 10．句意：因为这样做，我们致敬曾经的我们、现在的我们和未来的我们。who作表语，指人，故选A。 1 / 13 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ Unit 4 Then and Now 语法选择题型专练（话题：人与社会 —— 历史、社会与文化的变迁） 参考答案 题型夯基提升 巩固基础·专项突破 Passage 1 1．A 2．B 3．B 4．B 5．A 6．A 7．A 8．A 9．B 10．B Passage 2 1．A 2．C 3．A 4．A 5．A 6．A 7．A 8．A 9．C 10．B Passage 3 1．B 2．A 3．B 4．B 5．B 6．A 7．A 8．A 9．B 10．B Passage 4 1．A 2．A 3．A 4．B 5．A 6．B 7．B 8．B 9．B 10．A Passage 5 1．B 2．B 3．B 4．B 5．B 6．B 7．A 8．B 9．A 10．B Passage 6 1．C 2．B 3．A 4．A 5．A 6．A 7．B 8．B 9．A 10．A Passage 7 1．B 2．B 3．B 4．A 5．B 6．A 7．A 8．A 9．A 10．B Passage 8 1．A 2．C 3．B 4．A 5．A 6．B 7．A 8．B 9．B 10．A 培优拔高·挑战攻坚 Passage 1 1．B 2．B 3．B 4．A 5．C 6．A 7．B 8．C 9．A 10．C Passage 2 1．B 2．B 3．B 4．A 5．C 6．B 7．B 8．A 9．B 10．B Passage 3 1．B 2．A 3．A 4．C 5．A 6．A 7．B 8．C 9．B 10．A Passage 4 1．A 2．A 3．A 4．A 5．B 6．B 7．B 8．A 9．C 10．B Passage 5 1．B 2．B 3．C 4．B 5．B 6．A 7．A 8．C 9．B 10．A 1 / 13 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ Unit 4 Then and Now 语法选择题型专练（话题：人与社会 —— 历史、社会与文化的变迁） 热点题型概览 题型夯基提升 巩固基础·专项突破 Passage 1 阅读下面材料，在空白处选择A、B、C中最恰当的答案。 Travel in the past was very different from today. Many years ago, people ____1____ walk or ride horses to go from one place to another. There were no cars or planes. Journeys were long and ____2____ . Today, we have high-speed trains and aeroplanes. We can travel to faraway places ____3____ a few hours. In the past, people ____4____ travelled far from home because it took too much time. Now, many people travel abroad ____5____ their holidays. The roads ____6____ also changed a lot. In the old days, roads were narrow and bumpy. Today, they are wide and ____7____ . Public transport ____8____ much more convenient now. We can take the underground, buses or taxis ____9____ get around. Life today is certainly ____10____ than it used to be. ( ) 1．A．used to B．use to C．were used to ( ) 2．A．difficulty B．difficult C．difficultly ( ) 3．A．on B．in C．at ( ) 4．A．hard B．hardly C．harder ( ) 5．A．for B．with C．to ( ) 6．A．have B．has C．are ( ) 7．A．smooth B．smoother C．smoothest ( ) 8．A．is B．was C．are ( ) 9．A．for B．to C．and ( ) 10．A．easy B．easier C．easiest Passage 2 阅读下面材料，在空白处选择A、B、C中最恰当的答案。 Harry: Great-grandma, what’s this in the box? It looks like a small square. Great-grandma: Oh, that’s a cassette tape! Everyone ____1____ to have cassette players when I was young. Harry: What ____2____ it do? Great-grandma: It plays music. You ____3____ the cassette into the player and pressed “play”. Harry: Can we play it now? Great-grandma: I’m afraid my player doesn’t work ____4____ more. But your dad used to have one too. Harry: Really? I ____5____ seen such a thing before. I usually listen to music on my smartphone. Great-grandma: ____6____ amazing! Technology has changed so much. In my day, we ____7____ write letters to friends. Harry: Now we send messages instantly. It’s ____8____ faster. Great-grandma: Yes, but I miss ____9____ handwritten letters. They felt more personal. Harry: I guess every generation has ____10____ own ways to communicate. ( ) 1．A．used B．uses C．use ( ) 2．A．is B．does C．did ( ) 3．A．put B．puts C．putted ( ) 4．A．any B．some C．no ( ) 5．A．have never B．never have C．have ever ( ) 6．A．How B．What C．So ( ) 7．A．used to B．were used to C．use to ( ) 8．A．much B．more C．very ( ) 9．A．receive B．received C．receiving ( ) 10．A．its B．their C．our Passage 3 阅读下面材料，在空白处选择A、B、C中最恰当的答案。 Chongqing has changed a lot over the years. In the past, the city ____1____ difficult to reach because of high mountains and wide rivers. People ____2____ climb mountains or take boats to get around. There were very ____3____ bridges. Then the government decided ____4____ a long bridge across the Jialing River. Since then, the number of bridges ____5____ grown rapidly. Today, Chongqing is a modern city ____6____ highways, underground stations and bridges everywhere. Tourists from all over the world come ____7____ visit. The transportation system ____8____ much more convenient. Although the city has changed a lot, some old buildings ____9____ still stand. They remind us ____10____ the past. ( ) 1．A．is B．was C．has been ( ) 2．A．used to B．use to C．were used to ( ) 3．A．little B．few C．much ( ) 4．A．build B．to build C．building ( ) 5．A．have B．has C．is ( ) 6．A．with B．for C．of ( ) 7．A．to B．for C．and ( ) 8．A．is B．was C．has ( ) 9．A．but B．and C．or ( ) 10．A．with B．of C．for Passage 4 阅读下面材料，在空白处选择A、B、C中最恰当的答案。 Communication has changed greatly. In the past, people ____1____ letters to keep in touch. They wrote by hand and waited days or even weeks ____2____ a reply. Today, we can send emails or messages instantly. We can also make video calls ____3____ we can see each other. This makes communication much ____4____ . However, some people think that ____5____ we communicate more, we have less deep connection. In the old days, a letter carried ____6____ emotions. People chose every word ____7____ . Today, we often send short messages ____8____ thinking too much. But technology also brings us closer. We can share our lives with friends far away ____9____ a click. So, each way has its own advantages. It is ____10____ us to choose how we communicate. ( ) 1．A．used to write B．use to write C．were used to write ( ) 2．A．for B．to C．with ( ) 3．A．so that B．because C．although ( ) 4．A．easy B．easier C．easiest ( ) 5．A．although B．because C．if ( ) 6．A．much B．many C．more ( ) 7．A．careful B．carefully C．care ( ) 8．A．with B．without C．for ( ) 9．A．in B．with C．on ( ) 10．A．up to B．for C．with Passage 5 阅读下面材料，在空白处选择A、B、C中最恰当的答案。 Living conditions have improved a lot. In the past, many families lived in small houses ____1____ no bathrooms. They had to use outdoor toilets and carry water from wells. Today, most homes ____2____ running water, bathrooms and central heating. Household appliances make life ____3____ . Washing machines, fridges and vacuum cleaners save us a lot of ____4____ . However, people in the past were ____5____ to spend more time with family because there were fewer distractions. Today, we have many electronic devices ____6____ sometimes keep us apart. Although our homes are more comfortable, we ____7____ feel lonely sometimes. So, progress ____8____ both good and bad sides. We should enjoy the convenience ____9____ not forget the value of simple family time. After all, a home is not just about ____10____ , but about the people inside. ( ) 1．A．with B．without C．for ( ) 2．A．has B．have C．had ( ) 3．A．easy B．easier C．easiest ( ) 4．A．times B．time C．money ( ) 5．A．like B．likely C．liked ( ) 6．A．who B．which C．what ( ) 7．A．may B．must C．should ( ) 8．A．have B．has C．is ( ) 9．A．but B．so C．and ( ) 10．A．comfortable B．comfort C．comfortably Passage 6 阅读下面材料，在空白处选择A、B、C中最恰当的答案。 Amy: Look at this old photo! Who are they? Mum: That’s your grandpa and his friends. They ____1____ playing in the street. Amy: The street looks so different. Where are all the cars? Mum: There ____2____ few cars in those days. Children used to play outside ____3____ the whole day. They played hide-and-seek and rode bicycles. Amy: That sounds fun! We ____4____ play outside much now because we have so much homework. Mum: Yes, times have changed. But your grandpa often says that although life was ____5____ , they were happy. Amy: Did they have smartphones? Mum: Of course not! They ____6____ books and told stories. Communication was slower ____7____ more meaningful. Amy: I think we can learn from ____8____ . Maybe we should spend less time on screens. Mum: That’s a good idea. Why don't we ____9____ a walk in the park this weekend, just like in the old days? Amy: Great! I’d love ____10____ . ( ) 1．A．is B．are C．were ( ) 2．A．was B．were C．are ( ) 3．A．for B．during C．at ( ) 4．A．don’t B．didn’t C．won’t ( ) 5．A．hard B．harder C．hardest ( ) 6．A．used to read B．use to read C．were used to read ( ) 7．A．so B．but C．and ( ) 8．A．they B．them C．their ( ) 9．A．take B．to take C．taking ( ) 10．A．to B．for C．with Passage 7 阅读下面材料，在空白处选择A、B、C中最恰当的答案。 Schools have changed dramatically. In the past, many schools had only one room ____1____ children of all ages studied together. There were few books ____2____ equipment. Teachers used chalk and blackboards. Today, schools are much ____3____ with libraries, laboratories and computer rooms. Students can learn ____4____ using modern technology. However, some things remain the same. Children ____5____ go to school to learn and make friends. They still have homework and exams. Although teaching methods have improved, the ____6____ of education is still to help children grow. My grandpa often says that although his school was ____7____ , the teachers were strict and kind. He learned a lot from them. Today, we have more resources, ____8____ we should not take them for granted. We should be thankful ____9____ the opportunities we have. Education is a treasure that ____10____ us all our lives. ( ) 1．A．which B．where C．who ( ) 2．A．and B．or C．but ( ) 3．A．large B．larger C．largest ( ) 4．A．by B．on C．for ( ) 5．A．used to B．still C．already ( ) 6．A．goal B．goals C．goaled ( ) 7．A．simple B．simpler C．simplest ( ) 8．A．but B．so C．because ( ) 9．A．for B．with C．to ( ) 10．A．benefit B．benefits C．benefited Passage 8 阅读下面材料，在空白处选择A、B、C中最恰当的答案。 Entertainment has also evolved. In the past, children played outdoor games like tag and hopscotch. They ____1____ have video games or smartphones. They spent time ____2____ with friends face to face. Today, children often play games on tablets or computers. They can connect with friends online, ____3____ they may miss real-life interaction. However, there are ____4____ benefits to modern entertainment. Educational apps and online courses make learning fun. We can watch movies and listen to music ____5____ anytime. But some people worry that children today are ____6____ active. They prefer sitting indoors. My grandmother used to say, “Although we had ____7____ toys, we used our imagination more.” She believes that creativity comes ____8____ playing without structures. I think both past and present have their ____9____ . The key is to find a balance between screen time and outdoor time. ____10____ that way, we can enjoy the best of both worlds. ( ) 1．A．didn’t B．don’t C．won’t ( ) 2．A．play B．to play C．playing ( ) 3．A．so B．but C．and ( ) 4．A．also B．too C．either ( ) 5．A．almost B．most C．mostly ( ) 6．A．little B．less C．least ( ) 7．A．few B．fewer C．fewest ( ) 8．A．in B．from C．for ( ) 9．A．strength B．strengths C．strong ( ) 10．A．In B．On C．At 培优拔高·挑战攻坚 Passage 1 阅读下面短文，在空白处选择A、B、C中最恰当的答案。 Life in 19th-century Britain was a time of great contrasts, as Charles Dickens famously wrote, “It was the best of times; it was the worst of times.” On one hand, industry grew rapidly, creating more jobs and ____1____ travel and communication much easier. Railways and horse buses appeared, ____2____ people to move around the country. On the other hand, living conditions for ordinary people were extremely poor. Most families lived in overcrowded rooms ____3____ running water or toilets. The streets were dirty and the air was foggy. Children from poor families ____4____ work long hours in factories, often suffering harsh punishments. Although today’s world is vastly different, we can still learn ____5____ the past. Modern technology has given us comforts that people then could not ____6____ imagine. Yet, some problems, like pollution and inequality, still exist. ____7____ we have advanced greatly, we must not forget the lessons of history. Progress is not just about new inventions; it is about ____8____ the lives of all people. When we compare then and now, we should appreciate ____9____ we have, but also think about what still needs ____10____ . Only then can we build a better future. ( ) 1．A．make B．made C．making ( ) 2．A．allow B．allowing C．allowed ( ) 3．A．with B．without C．for ( ) 4．A．had to B．must C．should ( ) 5．A．to B．for C．from ( ) 6．A．even B．ever C．never ( ) 7．A．Because B．Although C．Unless ( ) 8．A．improve B．improved C．improving ( ) 9．A．what B．that C．which ( ) 10．A．do B．doing C．to be done Passage 2 Technology is not only changing our daily lives but also the way we preserve history. Museums around the world are using augmented reality (AR) to bring ancient objects to life. For example, a museum in Paris held an AR exhibition ____1____ visitors could see digital animals that no longer exist. This technology allows people ____2____ with history in a more vivid way. Similarly, laser technology is used to create 3D digital models of important old buildings. One success story is the Kasubi Tombs in Uganda. A digital copy ____3____ before a fire destroyed the original, which helped rebuild them. These examples show that ____4____ the past is gone, technology can keep its memory alive. However, some people argue that digital experiences can never replace the feeling of ____5____ a real historical site. They worry that we might become too ____6____ on screens and lose touch with physical reality. In my opinion, technology is a tool, not a replacement. We should use it ____7____ our understanding of history, not to avoid experiencing it firsthand. ____8____ we combine technology with traditional preservation, we can enjoy the best of both worlds. The past and the present can coexist, ____9____ us to appreciate history in new ways. Ultimately, it is our responsibility ____10____ that future generations can also connect with their heritage. ( ) 1．A．which B．where C．who ( ) 2．A．interact B．to interact C．interacting ( ) 3．A．made B．was made C．has made ( ) 4．A．although B．because C．if ( ) 5．A．visit B．to visit C．visiting ( ) 6．A．depend B．dependent C．depending ( ) 7．A．enhance B．to enhance C．enhancing ( ) 8．A．If B．Unless C．While ( ) 9．A．allow B．allowing C．allowed ( ) 10．A．ensure B．to ensure C．ensuring Passage 3 Old objects often carry deep emotional value. A cassette tape, a roll of film, or a handwritten letter may seem outdated today, ____1____ they can unlock precious memories. When Harry found his great-grandma’s cassette tapes, he was curious about ____2____ they were used for. His great-grandma recalled the days ____3____ music came from physical media. For her, those tapes were not just objects; they were time machines that brought back feelings of youth. Similarly, old photographs capture moments that ____4____ be repeated. They show us how people looked, dressed, and lived. In a fast-changing world, these items ground us. They remind us of ____5____ we come from and who we are. Some people collect antiques not for their monetary value, ____6____ for the stories behind them. Each piece has a tale to tell. When we hold an old object, we connect with the past in a tangible way. This connection is ____7____ important in an age of digital everything. Although technology gives us convenience, it cannot replace the warmth of ____8____ something that has been touched by history. Therefore, we should preserve these treasures, not in museums only, ____9____ in our homes and hearts. They are bridges ____10____ generations, reminding us that while times change, human feelings remain. ( ) 1．A．and B．but C．so ( ) 2．A．what B．how C．why ( ) 3．A．when B．where C．which ( ) 4．A．must B．can C．can’t ( ) 5．A．where B．which C．what ( ) 6．A．but B．and C．or ( ) 7．A．especial B．especially C．special ( ) 8．A．hold B．held C．holding ( ) 9．A．and B．but also C．or ( ) 10．A．between B．among C．with Passage 4 Our community has changed significantly over the past fifty years. To better understand these changes, our class decided to interview some long-term residents. Mrs. Chen, who has lived here since 1970, shared her memories. She said that ____1____ she moved in, the streets were unpaved and there were few streetlights. People ____2____ draw water from a communal well. Now, every house has running water and electricity. The biggest change, ____3____ her, is the increase in shops and services. “We used to have only one small grocery store,” she recalled. “Now we have supermarkets, restaurants, and even a cinema.” However, she also noted that ____4____ more facilities bring convenience, they have also made the neighborhood less quiet. Traffic is heavier and the air is not as clean ____5____ before. She misses the days ____6____ children could play safely in the streets. Another resident, Mr. Li, talked about communication. He used to write letters to his relatives, ____7____ now he uses video calls. He feels that although technology connects people far away, it ____8____ reduce face-to-face interactions among neighbors. From these interviews, we learned that progress often comes ____9____ a price. While we enjoy modern comforts, we should also value community bonds. Our group presentation will highlight both the positive and negative aspects of change. We hope that by ____10____ our findings, we can encourage everyone to appreciate the past while embracing the future. ( ) 1．A．when B．while C．because ( ) 2．A．used to B．were used to C．use to ( ) 3．A．according to B．because of C．instead of ( ) 4．A．although B．because C．if ( ) 5．A．than B．as C．like ( ) 6．A．which B．when C．where ( ) 7．A．and B．but C．so ( ) 8．A．may B．must C．should ( ) 9．A．with B．for C．at ( ) 10．A．share B．sharing C．shared Passage 5 阅读下面材料，在空白处选择A、B、C中最恰当的答案。 “What is the use of a book,” thought Alice, “without pictures or conversations?” This question from Lewis Carroll’s classic reminds us that human experience is shaped by both text and interaction. Similarly, when we look at the changes from then to now, we are not just observing facts; we are engaging with stories. Every old photograph, every letter, and every cassette tape holds a narrative ____1____ waits to be heard. These objects are portals to ____2____ times, allowing us to walk in the shoes of those who came before us. Yet, in our fast-paced digital age, we often overlook these portals. We scroll through images on screens without ____3____ their deeper meanings. We send quick messages ____4____ the warmth of handwritten words. But if we pause and reflect, we may find that the past is not really behind us; it lives within us. The way we speak, the values we hold, and the dreams we pursue are all ____5____ by history. As the saying goes, “You have to know the past to understand the present.” This is ____6____ studying history is so important---not to memorize dates, but to grasp the continuous thread of human endeavour. When we compare our lives with those of our grandparents, we notice differences in technology, fashion, and customs. ____7____ , the core human emotions—love, fear, hope, and curiosity—remain unchanged. A child in the 19th century and a child today both feel excitement ____8____ a new discovery. A parent then and a parent now both worry about their children's future. These constants remind us that ____9____ change is inevitable, our shared humanity endures. Therefore, let us not treat the past as a foreign country, but as a familiar landscape that has shaped us. Let us listen to the stories old objects tell, and let us pass them on. For in doing so, we honour ____10____ we were, we are, and we will be. ( ) 1．A．who B．that C．whom ( ) 2．A．another B．other C．others ( ) 3．A．consider B．considered C．considering ( ) 4．A．with B．without C．for ( ) 5．A．shape B．shaped C．shaping ( ) 6．A．why B．how C．what ( ) 7．A．However B．Therefore C．Moreover ( ) 8．A．in B．on C．at ( ) 9．A．because B．although C．unless ( ) 10．A．who B．whom C．what 1 / 13 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $