2016广东宝安县高考英语阅读理解(二轮)能力练习(2)

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语鹅市安置阳光实验学校辽宁2016高考英语阅读理解（二轮）训练（2）阅读理解训练Dear Miss Manners，Friends of mine lost their home in a house fire.It wasterrible.Another friend set up a “go fund me” type page for friends and to donate and help the couple.Many friends, including me, helped with money, meals, lamprey and their dog while they were getting back on their feet.Last week, they sent thankyou notes.My roommate received one addressed to her and I did not. The notes were not in modularized; it was a printed onesizefitsall messa ge.My roommate realized I didn't receive a thankyou note, so she sent a private message to the couple just letting them know I had been left out.I didn't know she had done this until later.The next day, I got a text message apologizing and saying that I had been left out because their friend who addressed the notes must have missed me！(Miss Manners, they didn't even address the notes themselves！)It was accompanied by a picture of the thankyou note, which was texted to me with the message, “Here is a thank you just for you. ”I was a little annoyed.I helped them in their need and didn't geta second thought.I have not responded to her text message.Is it fair of me to consider this friendship over? Should I tell her that I am upset, or should I accept that this rude thank you was better than nothing?文章大意：这是一篇书信文体阅读。

2016广东宝安县高考英语阅读理解(二轮)能力练习(7)

2016广东宝安县高考英语阅读理解（二轮）能力练习（7）含答案阅读理解。

Many people believe Henry Ford invented the automobile (汽车). But Henry Ford did not start to build his first car until 1896. That was eleven years after two Germans developed the world's first automobile. Many people believe Henry Ford invented the production line that moved a car's parts to the worker, instead of making the worker move to the parts. That is not true, either. Many factory owners used methods of this kind before Ford. What Henry Ford did was to use other people's ideas and make them better. And he made the whole factory a moving production line.In the early days of the automobile, almost every car maker raced his cars. It was the best way of gaining public notice. Henry Ford decided to build a racing car. Ford's most famous race was his first one. It was also the last race in which he drove the car himself.The race was in 1901, at a field near Detroit. All of the most famous cars had entered, but only two were left: the Winton and Ford's. The Winton was famous for its speed. Most people thought the race was over before it began.The Winton took an early lead. But halfway through the race, it began to lose power. Ford started to gain. And near the end of the race, he took the lead. Ford won the race and defeated the Winton. His name appeared in newspapers and he becamewell-known all over the United States. Within weeks of the race, Henry Ford formed a new automobile company. In the 1903, a doctor in Detroit bought the first car from the company. That sale was the beginning of Henry Ford's dream. Ford said: "I will build a motor car for the great mass of people. It will be large enough for the family, but small enough for one person to operate and care for. It will be built of the best materials. It will be built by the best men to be employed. And it will be built with the simplest plans that modem engineering can produce. It will be so low in price that no man making good money will be unable to own one."The Model T was a car of that kind. It only cost $850. It was a simple machine that drivers could depend on. Doctors bought the Model T. So did farmers. Even criminals. They considered it the fastest and surest form of transportation. Americans loved the Model T. They wrote stories and songs about it. Thousands of Model T's were built in the first few years.( ) 1. What do we know about Henry Ford from Paragraph 1?A. He made good use of ideas from others.B. He produced the first car in the world.C. He knew how to improve auto parts.D. He invented the production line.【答案】：A【解析】：细节题。

2016广东宝安县高考英语阅读理解(二轮)能力练习(1)

2016广东宝安县高考英语阅读理解（二轮）能力练习（1）含答案2016高考英语阅读理解集训。

阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中，选出最佳选项。

Parents whose children show a special interest in a sport feel very difficult to make a decision about their children’s careers. Should they allow their children to train to become top sportsmen and sportswomen? For many children it means starting schoolwork very young. And going out with friends and other interests have to take a second place. It’s very difficult to explain to a young child why he or she has to train five hours a day, even at the weekend, when most of his or her friends are playing.Another problem is of course money, In many countries money for training is available from government for the very best young sportsmen and sportswomen. If this help can not be given, it means that it is the parents who have to find the time and the money to support their child’s development and sports clothes, transport to competitions, special equipment, etc. All can be expensive.Many parents are worried that it is dangerous to start serious training in a sport at an early age. Some doctors agree that young muscles may be damaged by training before they are properly developed. Professional trainers, however, believe that it is only by training when young that you can reach the top as successful sports person. It is clear that very few people do reach the top, and both parents and children should be prepared for failure even after many years of training.33. Where can we most probably find this passage?A. An advertisement.B. A diary.C. A newspaper.D.A notice board.34. What does the underlined phrase “to take a second place ”in the first paragraph mean?A. to become less importantB. To put it at another placeC. To happen againD. They are the most important of all the things35. Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?A. It’s easy to make a decision when your children want to take up sports.B. Most of the students may become top sports men after a long period of training.C. Early training may damage young muscles.D. It’s not very expensive for parents to support their children’s development in sports.参考答案33-35 CAC2016高考英语阅读理解集训。

高中英语真题-2016高考英语(二轮)阅读理解训练(22)

2016高考英语（二轮）阅读理解训练（22）2016高考模拟题。

阅读理解。

阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。

Once there was a man who liked to eat mangoes(芒果). One day he decided to get the sweetest mango from the very top of the tree. Mangoes which are exposed to the sun th e most are the sweetest.So he climbed up to the top, where the branches were thin. H e managed to pick up a few sweet reddish fruits, but, in an att empt to climb down, he slipped and started falling towards the ground. Fortunately, he caught the branch as he was falling a nd remained helplessly hanging on the tree.Then he started to call nearby villagers for help. They immedi ately came with a ladder and sticks, but could do little to help him. Then after some time one calm and thoughtful person arr ived - a well-known sage who lived in a simple hut nearby. People were ve ry curious to see what he would do, as he was famous in solvi ng many people’s problems in the area and sometimes very c omplicated ones. He was silent for a minute and then pickedup a stone and threw it at the hanging man.That’s what everybody wanted - that he came down. But how ? Now everybody was tense(紧张), as to what would happen next! Some wanted to punish th e sage, but they didn’t. The sage picked another stone and thr ew it again at the man, even more forcefully. Now the man on the tree was enraged and developed a great determination to come down and take revenge（报仇）.He then used all his skill and strength and somehow reached the branches which were safe to start going down. And he ma de it! Everybody was amazed.However, the rescued man found the sage gone. He stood th ere, realizing that the man really helped him because he indu ced him to try his best and save himself. “I should be thankful and not angry.”1．What happened after he had picked a few sweet reddish mangoes?A．He remained hanging helplessly on the tree.B．He slipped and fell to the ground suddenly.C．He was climbing down quickly but carefully.D．He shouted loudly for help but no one helped.2．How did the man feel when the sage hit him with a stone? A．He was nervous. B．He kept silent. C．He was angry. D ．He felt surprised.3．What do you think motivated the man to climb down?A．Courage. B. Assistance. C．Carefulness. D．Revenge.4．From the story we know that the sweetest mango must be the one .A．on the tree for the longest time B．hidden in the midd le of a treeC．on the very top of the a tree D．exposed to sunlight less often参考答案1—4、ACDC2016高考英语阅读理解集训。

广东深圳市2016高考英语完形填空(二轮)演练题含答案

广东深圳市2016高考英语完形填空（二轮）演练题含答案2016高考完形填空选练完型填空。

阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

Uncle Bruce has been my most influential role model. I admire him because he has 41 me into the person I am today by teaching me about respect and responsibility and that anything 42 having takes a lot of hard work.The most important thing he has 43 me is how to think. He always says, “You can learn something from everyone, 44 it’s what not to do.” He always does what he 45 . If he says, “I’ll pick you up at seven on Thursday,” it will 46 . Also, Bruce is the kind of person who actually 47 you.Uncle Bruce was in the army for 20 years and went through some terrible 48 , but he hasn’t let them affect him 49 . After hearing his stories about alcohol- and drug-related 50 , I have no interest in doing anything that could 51 me or my friends. He is also the only person who truly believes I can 52 it to West Point. He has done everything within his 53 to help me achieve that goal.Uncle Bruce is my hero he is 54 that I want to be when I’m his age. He is smart, financially 55 , and gives back to his community. There is no way I can 56 him for all he’s done. He is the one whose 57 can change the way I look at so mething. I’ve never told him that I love him, 58 has he told me, but we love each other and I wouldn’t have it any other way. I’m not 59 he’s perfect, but I can’t imagine60 without him how that he is here.41. A. shaped B. promoted C. trained D. blessed42. A. like B. about C. from D. worth43. A. directed B. taught C. encouraged D. improved44. A. so that B. even if C. as if D. now that45. A. wants B. supports C. promises D. advises46. A. matter B. insist C. succeed D. happen47. A. sticks to B. points at C. listens to D. comes at48. A. experiences B. diseases C. drills D. adaptations49. A. materially B. negatively C. barely D. positively50. A. tendencies B. statistics C. references D. misfortunes51. A. sink B. test C. harm D. exploit52. A. make B. take C. bring D. seize53. A. management B. access C. patent D. power54. A. everybody B. everything C. nobody D. nothing55. A. secure B. shaky C. proper D. messy56. A. praise B. repay C. present D. recharge57. A. strength B. honesty C. opinion D. standard58. A. or B. either C. nor D. so59. A. saying B. proving C. expressing D. demanding60. A. travelling B. studying C. working D. living参考答案41-45 ADBBC 46-50 DCADB 51-55 CADBA 56-60 BCCAD【2013界广东省茂名市一模】完形填空。

广东深圳市2016高考英语短文语法填空二轮基础精练(2)及答案

广东深圳市2016高考英语短文语法填空二轮基础精练（2)及答案阅读下面材料，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。

(2015·二模)Umbrella is what we easily forget and leave behind in our daily life. When the weather is fine，we certainly don't think of it；only when it’s raining, we’ll carry it purposefully. But as soon as the rain stops，most likely we'll forget __1__ we’ve put it。

It has to wait patiently and pitifully for __2__ owner to claim it, otherwise it'll remain alone as a deserted umbrella. Once I suddenly found my longtime used umbrella “disapp eared"。

I really got lost __3__regretted quite some time for my own carelessness. Several days later, out of my __4__（expect），I saw it quietly stand in a corner of the house where I worked. I was extremely glad to regain it。

Looking carefully at it, though it was so familiar __5__ me，I found for the first time that its wooden handle __6__(wear）out as a result of repeated rain.wash for years. I sought for it only when I needed it. It occurred to me that I should have paid __7__(much) attention to it.It sets me __8__（think)。

广东省深圳市2016高考英语(二轮)阅读理解排练(2)及答

广东省深圳市2016高考英语(二轮)阅读理解排练（2）及答案阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中选出最佳选项。

In Singapore, most of us love window-shopping while some others enjoy having a picnic at East Coast Park or Changi Beach on sunny days. Singaporeans are never bothered by the occasional thunderstorm. However, we know that if it rains for long continuous periods, there will be more serious effects. Just recently the main shopping street of Orchard Road was flooded and some part of Bukit Timah was impassable to traffic. People reacted by writing in to the newspaper to complain about this! We forget that other countries suffer much worse effects. Elsewhere, heavy tropical（热带的）s torms often result in floods that ruin crops especially in Thailand and Malaysia. This in turn usually means that the price of rice and vegetables here in Singapore will rise because we import these products from them. If there is a typhoon or tsunami, thousands of lives are lost too. This happened in Indonesia and Phuket in Thailand in 2004 and it serves to remind us of how Mother Nature can cause great damage.Weather patterns in general have changed dramatically in recent years. Scientists believe that global warming and the resulting melting of the polar ice-cap has caused the level of the ocean to rise. This in turn causes flooding of low-lying areas in countries where the land is rather flat and some parts of which is below water level. It is believed that human activities have caused Mother Nature to show her extreme anger, so it is now important that we really work together to cut down on harmful activities, for example, illegal logging（伐木）or irresponsible forest-burning to clear land for farming.56.From Paragraph 1, we can see that most Singaporeans love________.A. making complaintsB. going out for picnicsC. doing window-shoppingD. traveling along the coast【答案】C【解析】根据第一段第一句可知。

高中英语真题-2016高考英语(二轮)阅读理解练习(2)

2016高考英语（二轮）阅读理解练习（2）【2014高考英语广东省佛山市质测试题】Ever get that feeling you're being watched? Well, if you're a dog-owner, you may have a point. Dogs are able to watch people' s interactions with one another to determine who holds yummi er treats, according to a new study. This study joins others tha t show dogs are good observers of human behaviors and feeli ngs. It offers evidence dogs use information not only from peo ple's direct interactions with them, but also their interactions w ith one another.In the study, dogs watched a man ask two women for som e of their corns. Both women gave the man corns when he as ked, but in response to one woman, the man showed his enth usiasm and said the corns were so delicious. In response to t he other woman, he gave the corns back and called them gro ss (in Spanish; the study was conducted in ). After these inter actions, the man left and an assistant holding the dog let the d og go. While many dogs didn't approach either woman, the do gs that did have a preference tended to prefer the woman wit h the yummier food.Other studies of dogs' people-watching ability have found dogs are able to tell the difference between happy and sad faces in their owners. The y prefer people who give others food when asked over people who don't give others food. And in one study, dogs turned to ward crying people more often than toward talking people.So how much do dogs really understand about the human s around them? That's not totally settled yet. In a strange twist to the Argentine study above, when the researchers tried an experiment in which they put two plates of corns on a table an d had a man react to each plate, dogs didn't preferentially app roach the tastier plate afterward. You could say dogs watch fo r the interaction between two people, not just how a person re acts. Yet a previous study found dogs will choose boxes that people reacted to happily, but not boxes people reacted to wit h a disgusted face.Well, either way, you can be sure Fluffs is keeping an eye on you, to the best of her ability. The study was published in t he journal PLOS One.41. What does the study mentioned in Paragraph l show?A. Dogs prefer yummier foods.B. Dogs like to copy human's behavior.C. Dogs can interact with humans easily.D. Dogs can read human actions and feelings.42. What does the underlined word "gross" probably mean?A. Disgusting.B. Healthy.C. Yummy.D. Hot.43. Which is one of the procedures of the Argentine study?A. One of the women didn't give the food to the man.B. The man had different reactions to the food received.C. The assistant accompanied the dogs to get the food.D. Many dogs went to one of the women.44. What can be concluded from Paragraph 4?A. Interactions between two people confuse dogs.B. Dogs never understand the reaction of one person.C. Dogs have good interactions with one another.D. The findings of some studies are controversial.45. Which is the best title for the passage?A. Man's Best Friend.B. Be Kind To Your Do gC. Dog's Amazing AbilityD. Dogs Are Observi ng You【参考答案】DABDD【2014高考英语安徽省六校联考】A阅读下列短文, 从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中, 选出最佳选项, 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

广东番禺县2016高考英语(二轮)阅读理解精练(2)及答案

广东番禺县2016高考英语（二轮）阅读理解精练（2）及答案阅读理解。

阅读下列短文, 从给的四个选项(A、B、C和D) 中, 选出最佳选项。

Batteries are included, but the charger’s not. The Nokia E-Cuconcept phone doesn’t need to plug in; it charges from any heatsource. Designer Patrick Hyland says it can even work off the warmthof your pocket. The first time“it would take approximately sevenhours to reach full charge, then after that it’s continuously chargingby keeping the phone in areas between 86 degrees and 104 degreesFahrenheit. ”That’s one hot pocket.He’s put a thermo generator(热偶发电器)inside the phone that transforms heat into electric potential energy. To better conduct the heat to that little power plant in your pocket, the E-Cu(E for energy, Cu for copper)is coated by copper backing with heat sinks like those normally used to keep electronics from overheating.Nokia doesn’t have current plans to build the phone, so for now it remains a concept. But Hyland says he’s open to anyone who wants to cooperate.For Americans this technology would certainly be convenient. It would also save a bit on energy bills and waste. “Annually, unwanted phone chargers produce 51, 000 tons of waste in additi on to the greenhouse gases creat ed by the production of the electricity needed to charge them, ”Hyland says. So a charger-free phone is also a green phone. Though adapting our plug-in habits would help a group of people, most cell phone related energy use comes from leaving your charger plugged in all day unnecessarily.The real potential for charger-free cell phone technology is what it could enable places where plugging in isn’t an option, like rural areas in the developing world.Cell phones are spreading faster than power lines and bringing with them countless opportunities, aid and health advances. A phone like the E-Cu, if it ever comes to be, would enable all manner of expanded aid and development by phone projects. Let’s hope Patrick finds a partner. 【文章大意】本文介绍的是一种不用插入电源、在口袋里即可获得电能的手机。

高中英语真题-高考英语二轮教育类阅读理解选练(2)

高考英语二轮教育类阅读理解选练（2）2016高考英语阅读理解——教育类Although I started learning English during my college years, w hen I entered the States, I only understood two English words “Yes” and “No”. We learned many grammar rules but we coul d not make the language connections to the real English worl d. Language frustration worries almost all first generation imm igrants. For example, I got a letter from a Chinese-American who has lived in the States for a long time and has a good IT job saying “My 11-year-old girl writes quite well, but as her parents, we could not eve n read her article.”In addition, my Chinese-American professor friend has difficulty reading a novel. Impro ving our English skills has become a long journey for all of us. Honestly, if I have a chance, I really want to reach out to ever yone in the world who has had a similar experience: learning a second language in adulthood. I wish I could encourage the m to speak out about the culture shock, frustration they felt ab out the differences between West and East.I have mainly focused on my English writing since 2008 aft er I found “Literacy Volunteers”, an organization that speciallyfocuses on helping immigrants improve their English. I decide d to challenge myself, writing a story like an American. I saw many wonderful Americans there. As soon as I met my teach er Alice, I asked her to be my private language tutor and have taken Tims English class. Every week and I have worked on my English essays sentence by sentence.To observe the culture differences between West and East, occasionally, I posted a few of my English essays online. I m entioned previously about American culture; when people rea d the same article or even face the same situation, American and Chinese act very differently. In my viewpoint, these differ ences make the strongest country in the world. I know you ha ve the right to express your own opinions, but accusing others without proof is not acceptable.【小题1】The underlined word “frustration” in the first paragraph means .A．failure and setbacks B．words and problems C．understanding and progress D．slang and idioms 【小题2】In the passage, “Literacy Volunteers” is . A．only intended to help the Chinese-AmericansB．an organization which is set up to make a profitC．of great use to people like the authorD．a school showing how to enjoy literature【小题3】From the last paragraph we can learn that . A．Americans and Chinese are of the same idea about somet hingB．culture shock only exists between Chinese and Americans C．accusing others freely can be acceptable inD．culture differences have great influence on the people 【小题4】The purpose of the passage is .A．to show how hard a Chinese-American lives inB．to share her experience of improving her EnglishC．to imply grammar rules are not importantD．to warn Chinese-Americans of English2016高考英语阅读理解——教育类There is a popular belief among parents that schools are no longer interested in spelling. No school I have taught in has eve r ignored spelling or considered it unimportant as a basic skill There are, however, vastly different ideas about how to teach it, or how much priority it must be given over in general langu age development and writing ability. The problem is, how to e ncourage a child to express himself freely and confidently in w riting without holding him back with the complexities of spellin g?If spelling becomes the only focal point of his teacher's inte rest, clearly a bright child will be likely to "play safe". He will te nd to write only words within his spelling range, choosing to a void adventurous language. That's why teachers often encour age the early use of dictionaries and pay attention to content r ather than technical ability.I was once shocked to read on the bottom of a sensitive pie ce of writing about a personal experience: "This work is terribl e! There are far too many spelling errors and your writing is ill egible." It may have been a sharp criticism of the pupil's techn ical abilities in writing, but it was also a sad reflection on the te acher who had omitted to read the essay, which contained so me beautiful expressions of the child's deep feelings. The tea cher was not wrong to draw attention to the errors, but if his pr iorities had centered on the child's ideas, an expression of his disappointment with the presentation would have given the pupil more motivation to seek improvement.【小题1】Teachers differ in their opinions about ________. A．the difficulties in teaching spellingB．the necessity of teaching spellingC．the complexities of the basic writing skillsD．the role of spelling in general language development【小题2】The expression "play safe" probably means “_______”.A．to write carefullyB．to avoid using words one is not sure ofC．to do as teachers sayD．to use dictionaries frequently【小题3】Teachers encourage the use of dictionaries so that ______. A．teachers will have less trouble in correcting mistakes B．students will have more confidence in writing C．students will be able to express their ideas more freely D．students will learn to be independent of teachers【小题4】The major point discussed in the passage is ________. A．the relationship between spelling and content of a compositionB．the importance of developing writhing skillsC．the correct way of marking compositionsD．the complexities of spelling阅读理解-----BMaking an apology is not the same as making amends. Some times we apologize just because it’s the easiest thing to do. W hat’s actually important is to identify where we go wrong, take full responsibility for our mistakes and , if possible, try to make up for them.A recent case involving Hewlett-Packed, the computer giant, shows the importance of present ing a sincere apology. The Chinese consumers who had boug ht notebook computers of certain models, which have been p ut on Chinese market since 2007, suffered a massive flash screen failures and overheating problems. Through investigation , Chinese AQSIQ (国家质检总局) identified these HP computers had quality problems and H P admitted this. HP made a proposal that they would extend t he warranty (保修) period of such computers, but this could not satisfied the c onsumers. What they needed was a thorough description of t he truth. HP has “sincerely” apologized. But the consumers re main angry, and say that only a product recall — as HP has d one in the past — will prove that the apology is sincere.Another apology that fell flat on its face was that of Thierry He nry, the famous French footballer. His deliberate handball in N ovember 2009 created the goal which knocked out of the 201 0 World Cup. The incident caused great anger in the football world, and eventually Henry issued an apology. Two days late r, he wrote, “I’m not the referee…but if I hurt someone I’m sorr y.” Better late than never, perhaps, but even then he passed t he blame onto the referee!Such high-profile cases, which attract a lot of publicity often under the sp otlight, but similar incidents occur in our everyday lives. Stres s caused by schoolwork and tiredness can sometimes result in outbursts of anger against friends and family. Have you eve r lost your temper for minor reasons? After calming down, mo st people are quick to realize their mistake and apologize. But it’s just as important to identify what caused the error in the fir st place and take action to ensure it doesn’t happen again. No one should hold a negative attitude to making a sincere ap ology. Empty words are easy to say, but they are as useless a s they sound. A real show of remorse（痛悔;自责）demands hard work and commitment to put error right.6. What does the author intend to tell us in the case of HP?A. A true apology needs sincere actions.B. HP should recall all the faulty computers.C. Good quality makes a good company.D. A company should apologize and pay for their mistakes.7. According to the author, when we do anything wrong we fir stly _________.A. make an apology face to face honestlyB. admit we were wrong and try to make the wrong rightC. take the responsibility for apologizing to othersD. choose the easiest thing to do8. We can infer from the case of Thierry Henry that _________ .A. it’s never too late to say “I’m sorry.”B. writing an apology is not a good ideaC. Henry didn’t identify his fault.D. the football fans were mad with Henry.9. Which of the following can best explain the word “commitm ent” in the last paragraph?A. Decision.B. Promise.C. Agreement.D. Responsibility.10. What’s the best title of this passage?A. What really puts things rightB. Don’t apologize easilyC. Making an apology — no one is out of exceptionD. How to judge an apology — sincere enough?【参考答案】6—10、A B C D A阅读理解-----CThe first and best of victories is for a man to conquer himself; to be conquered by himself is, of all things, the most shameful , says Plato. Self-control is at the root of all the advantages. Let a man give in t o his impulses (冲动) and feelings, and from that moment he gives up his moral freedom.A single angry word has lost many a friend. When Socrates fo und in himself any temper or anger, he would check it by spea king low in order to control himself. If you are conscious of bei ng angry, keep your mouth shut so that you can hold back risi ng anger. Many a person has dropped dead in great anger. Fi ts of anger bring fits of disease. Whom the gods would destro y they first make mad. Keep cool, says George Herbert, for fie rceness (狂怒) makes error a fault.To be angry with a weak man is to prove that you are not stro ng yourself. Anger, says Pythagoras, brings with folly ( 愚蠢 ) and ends with regret. You must measure the strength of a man by the power of the feelings he conquers, not by the po wer of those which conquer him.Self-control is man’s last greatest victory.If a man lacks self-control he seems to lack everything. Without it he can have n o patience, no power to govern himself; he can have no self-confidence, for he will always becontrolled by his strongest feeling. If he lacks self-control, the very backbone and nerve of character are lacking also.11. What does the reader learn from the first paragraph?A. The greatest victory for a man is to conquer everything exc ept himself.B. One’s moral freedom is based on the control of himself.C. To control oneself is the most difficult in one’s life.D. If a person is too stubborn, he will feel most shameful.12. What is the correct interpretation of “Whom the gods would destroy they first make mad ” in paragraph 2 ?A. If the gods want to kill you, they make you crazy first.B. If you always lose your temper, you will soon be finished.C. If you cannot control yourself, you will become crazy.D. If you are mad, you will be punished by the gods.13. If a man lacks self-control, he lacks all of the following EXCEPT _______.A. the very backbone and nerve of characterB. the patience and power to control himselfC. strong feelingsD. self-confidence14. The author’s main purpose in writing this article is to _____ __.A. explain that self-control is the key to successB. teach people how to control everything in order to make a great successC. distinguish all kinds of self-control and suggest ways for keeping itD. advise people not to lose temper so as to make and keep more friends14. The passage is mainly developed by _____.A. analyzing causesB. making comparisonsC. examining differencesD. listing quotations【参考答案】11—15、BBCAD阅读理解-----DNothing succeeds like confidence. When you are truly confid ent, it radiates from you like sunlight, and attracts success to you like a magnet（磁铁）. Besides, those who are self-confident can in turn inspire confidence in others: their audien ce, their peers, their bosses, their customers, and their friends . And gaining the confidence of others is one of the key ways i n which a self-confident person finds success.So how can we build a sense of self-confidence and prepare ourselves on the way to success? First, do what you believe to be right, even if others mock or c riticize you for it. Believe inyourself and believe that you can do it under any circumstanc es, because if you believe you can, then you really will. The b elief keeps you searching for answers, which means that prett y soon you will get them.Second, govern your behavior based on what other people thi nk. What’s more important, be willing to take risks and go theextra miles to achieve better results, in which case mistakes c annot be avoided. Don’t hesitate to admit your mistakes, and l earn from them. Next, work hard to settle the problems in ord er to cover up your mistakes before anyone notices. Building self-confidence is readily achievable, as long as you have the focu s and determination to carry things through. And what’s even better is that the things you’ll do to build self-confidence will also build success ----after all, your confidence will come from real, solid achieveme nt. No one can take this away from you!As you sow, sow will reap. With your perseverance and impro vement, you are getting closer to success. At this stage, wait f or others to congratulate you on your accomplishments and c ompliments graciously. “Thanks, I really worked hard on that prospect. I’m pleased you recognize my efforts.” The congratu lations and compliments from others will promote you to gain f urther success.Self-confidence is extremely important in almost every aspect of o ur lives, and it is no wonder that so many people struggle to find it. Self-confidence really can be learned and built on. Besides, wheth er you’re working on your own self-confidence or building the confidence of people around you, it’s well worth the effort!16. Those who are truly confident _________.A. succeed without effort and hard workB. encourage people around to become confidentC. appear more attractive and thus become successfulD. gain the confidence of others and feel successful17. The underlined word “mock” (Para.3 ) is closest in meaning to ________.A. praiseB. imitateC. punishD. laugh at18. When others congratulate us on our achievements, we are supposed to ________.A. praise them in returnB. gain further improvementC. politely accept the complimentsD. expect them to congra tulate you again19. Which of the following proverbs best goes with Paragraph 4?A. Look before your leap.B. It is no use crying over spilt milk.C. Genius is 1% inspiration and 99% perspiration.D. Learn from past mistakes and avoid future ones.20. The purpose of the text is to ________________.A. tell people how to become successfulB. convince people to do what they believe to be rightC. encourage people to build confidence and achieve successD. criticize people who lack confidence and thus fail in their ca reer【参考答案】16—20、BDCDC高考英语二轮教育类阅读理解选练（2）2016高考英语阅读理解——教育类Although I started learning English during my college years, when I entered the States, I only understood two English words “Yes” and “No”. We learned many grammar rules but we could not make the language connections to the real English world. Language frustration worries almost all first generation immigrants. For example, I got a letter from a Chinese-American who has lived in the States for a long time and has a good IT job saying “My 11-year-old girl writes quite well, but as her parents, we could not even read her article.”In addition, m y Chinese-American professor friend has difficulty reading a novel. Improving our English skills has bec ome a long journey for all of us. Honestly, if I have a chance, I really want to reach out to eve ryone in the world who has had a similar experience: learning a second language in adulthoo d. I wish I could encourage them to speak out about the culture shock, frustration they felt ab out the differences between West and East.I have mainly focused on my English writing since 2008 after I found “Literacy Volunteers”, an organization that specially focuses on helping immigrants improve their English. I decided to challenge myself, writing a story like an American. I saw many wonderful Americans there . As soon as I met my teacher Alice, I asked her to be my private language tutor and have ta ken Tims English class. Every week and I have worked on my English essays sentence by s entence.To observe the culture differences between West and East, occasionally, I posted a few of my English essays online. I mentioned previously about American culture; when people read the same article or even face the same situation, American and Chinese act very differently. In my viewpoint, these differences make the strongest country in the world. I know you have the right to express your own opinions, but accusing others without proof is not acceptable.【小题1】The underlined word “frustration” in the first paragraph means .A．failure and setbacks B．words and problemsC．understanding and progress D．slang and idioms【小题2】In the passage, “Literacy Volunteers” is .A．only intended to help the Chinese-AmericansB．an organization which is set up to make a profitC．of great use to people like the authorD．a school showing how to enjoy literature【小题3】From the last paragraph we can learn that .A．Americans and Chinese are of the same idea about somethingB．culture shock only exists between Chinese and AmericansC．accusing others freely can be acceptable inD．culture differences have great influence on the people【小题4】The purpose of the passage is .A．to show how hard a Chinese-American lives inB．to share her experience of improving her EnglishC．to imply grammar rules are not importantD．to warn Chinese-Americans of English2016高考英语阅读理解——教育类There is a popular belief among parents that schools are no longer interested in spelling. No school I have taught in has ever ignored spelling or considered it unimportant as a basic skill There are, however, vastly different ideas about how to teach it, or how much priority it must be given over in general language development and writing ability. The problem is, how to en courage a child to express himself freely and confidently in writing without holding him back with the complexities of spelling?If spelling becomes the only focal point of his teacher's interest, clearly a bright child will b e likely to "play safe". He will tend to write only words within his spelling range, choosing to a void adventurous language. That's why teachers often encourage the early use of dictionarie s and pay attention to content rather than technical ability.I was once shocked to read on the bottom of a sensitive piece of writing about a personal experience: "This work is terrible! There are far too many spelling errors and your writing is ill egible." It may have been a sharp criticism of the pupil's technical abilities in writing, but it wa s also a sad reflection on the teacher who had omitted to read the essay, which contained so me beautiful expressions of the child's deep feelings. The teacher was not wrong to draw atte ntion to the errors, but if his priorities had centered on the child's ideas, an expression of his disappointment with the presentation would have given the pupil more motivation to seek improvement.【小题1】Teachers differ in their opinions about ________.A．the difficulties in teaching spellingB．the necessity of teaching spellingC．the complexities of the basic writing skillsD．the role of spelling in general language development【小题2】The expression "play safe" probably means “_______”. A．to write carefullyB．to avoid using words one is not sure ofC．to do as teachers sayD．to use dictionaries frequently【小题3】Teachers encourage the use of dictionaries so that ______. A．teachers will have less trouble in correcting mistakes B．students will have more confidence in writingC．students will be able to express their ideas more freely D．students will learn to be independent of teachers【小题4】The major point discussed in the passage is ________. A．the relationship between spelling and content of a composition B．the importance of developing writhing skillsC．the correct way of marking compositionsD．the complexities of spelling阅读理解-----BMaking an apology is not the same as making amends. Sometimes we apologize just becaus e it’s the easiest thing to do. What’s actually important is to identify where we go wrong, take full responsibility for our mistakes and , if possible, try to make up for them.A recent case involving Hewlett-Packed, the computer giant, shows the importance of presenting a sincere apology. The Chi nese consumers who had bought notebook computers of certain models, which have been p ut on Chinese market since 2007, suffered a massive flash screen failures and overheating p roblems. Through investigation, Chinese AQSIQ (国家质检总局) identified these HP computers had quality problems and HP admitted this. HP made a pr oposal that they would extend the warranty (保修) period of such computers, but this could not satisfied the consumers. What they needed was a thorough description of the truth. HP has “sincerely” apologized. But the consumers re main angry, and say that only a product recall — as HP has done in the past — will prove tha t the apology is sincere.Another apology that fell flat on its face was that of Thierry Henry, the famous French football er. His deliberate handball in November 2009 created the goal which knocked out of the 201 0 World Cup. The incident caused great anger in the football world, and eventually Henry iss ued an apology. Two days later, he wrote, “I’m not the referee…but if I hurt someone I’m sorr y.” Better late than never, perhaps, but even then he passed the blame onto the referee! Such high-profile cases, which attract a lot of publicity often under the spotlight, but similar incidents occ ur in our everyday lives. Stress caused by schoolwork and tiredness can sometimes result in outbursts of anger against friends and family. Have you ever lost your temper for minor reaso ns? After calming down, most people are quick to realize their mistake and apologize. But it’s just as important to identify what caused the error in the first place and take action to ensure it doesn’t happen again.No one should hold a negative attitude to making a sincere apology. Empty words are easy t o say, but they are as useless as they sound. A real show of remorse（痛悔;自责）demands hard work and commitment to put error right.6. What does the author intend to tell us in the case of HP?A. A true apology needs sincere actions.B. HP should recall all the faulty computers.C. Good quality makes a good company.D. A company should apologize and pay for their mistakes.7. According to the author, when we do anything wrong we firstly _________.A. make an apology face to face honestlyB. admit we were wrong and try to make the wrong rightC. take the responsibility for apologizing to othersD. choose the easiest thing to do8. We can infer from the case of Thierry Henry that _________ .A. it’s never too late to say “I’m sorry.”B. writing an apology is not a good ideaC. Henry didn’t identify his fault.D. the football fans were mad with Henry.9. Which of the following can best explain the word “commitment” in the last paragraph?A. Decision.B. Promise.C. Agreement.D. Responsibility.10. What’s the best title of this passage?A. What really puts things rightB. Don’t apologize easilyC. Making an apology — no one is out of exceptionD. How to judge an apology — sincere enough?【参考答案】6—10、A B C D A阅读理解-----CThe first and best of victories is for a man to conquer himself; to be conquered by himself is, of all things, the most shameful, says Plato. Self-control is at the root of all the advantages. Let a man give in to his impulses (冲动) and feelings, and from that moment he gives up his moral freedom.A single angry word has lost many a friend. When Socrates found in himself any temper or a nger, he would check it by speaking low in order to control himself. If you are conscious of be ing angry, keep your mouth shut so that you can hold back rising anger. Many a person has dropped dead in great anger. Fits of anger bring fits of disease. Whom the gods would destro y they first make mad. Keep cool, says George Herbert, for fierceness (狂怒) makes error a fault.To be angry with a weak man is to prove that you are not strong yourself. Anger, says Pytha goras, brings with folly ( 愚蠢 ) and ends with regret. You must measure the strength of a man by the power of the feelin gs he conquers, not by the power of those which conquer him.Self-control is man’s last greatest victory.If a man lacks self-control he seems to lack everything. Without it he can have no patience, no power to govern himself; he can have no self-confidence, for he will always becontrolled by his strongest feeling. If he lacks self-control, the very backbone and nerve of character are lacking also.11. What does the reader learn from the first paragraph?A. The greatest victory for a man is to conquer everything except himself.B. One’s moral freedom is based on the control of himself.C. To control oneself is the most difficult in one’s life.D. If a person is too stubborn, he will feel most shameful.12. What is the correct interpretation of “Whom the gods would destroy they first make mad ”in paragraph 2 ?A. If the gods want to kill you, they make you crazy first.B. If you always lose your temper, you will soon be finished.C. If you cannot control yourself, you will become crazy.D. If you are mad, you will be punished by the gods.13. If a man lacks self-control, he lacks all of the following EXCEPT _______.A. the very backbone and nerve of characterB. the patience and power to control himselfC. strong feelingsD. self-confidence14. The author’s main purpose in writing this article is to _______.A. explain that self-control is the key to successB. teach people how to control everything in order to make a great successC. distinguish all kinds of self-control and suggest ways for keeping itD. advise people not to lose temper so as to make and keep more friends14. The passage is mainly developed by _____.A. analyzing causesB. making comparisonsC. examining differencesD. listing quotations【参考答案】11—15、BBCAD阅读理解-----DNothing succeeds like confidence. When you are truly confident, it radiates from you like sun light, and attracts success to you like a magnet（磁铁）. Besides, those who are self-confident can in turn inspire confidence in others: their audience, their peers, their bosses, th eir customers, and their friends. And gaining the confidence of others is one of the key ways i n which a self-confident person finds success.So how can we build a sense of self-confidence and prepare ourselves on the way to success?First, do what you believe to be right, even if others mock or criticize you for it. Believe in yourself and believe that you can do it under any circumstances, because if you believe youcan, then you really will. The belief keeps you searching for answers, which means that prett y soon you will get them.Second, govern your behavior based on what other people think. What’s more important, be willing to take risks and go the extra miles to achieve better results, in which case mistakes c annot be avoided. D on’t hesitate to admit your mistakes, and learn from them. Next, work har d to settle the problems in order to cover up your mistakes before anyone notices. Building s elf-confidence is readily achievable, as long as you have the focus and determination to carry thi ngs through. And what’s even better is that the things you’ll do to build self-confidence will also build success ----after all, your confidence will come from real, solid achievement. No one can take this away f rom you!As you sow, sow will reap. With your perseverance and improvement, you are getting closer t o success. At this stage, wait for others to congratulate you on your accomplishments and co mpliments graciously. “Thanks, I really worked hard on that prospect. I’m pleased you recogn ize my efforts.” The congratulations and compliments from others will promote you to gain fur ther success.Self-confidence is extremely important in almost every aspect of our lives, and it is no wonder that so many people struggle to find it. Self-confidence really can be learned and built on. Besides, whether you’re working on your own self-confidence or building the confidence of people around you, it’s well worth the effort!16. Those who are truly confident _________.A. succeed without effort and hard workB. encourage people around to become confidentC. appear more attractive and thus become successfulD. gain the confidence of others and feel successful。

2016-2017高考英语二轮复习专题二“七选五”阅读训练2说明文(二)(含解析)

专题二“七选五”阅读训练2 说明文(二)ABuilding a healthy family relationship is essential for families of all types.Without a healthy family relationship，it can feel like someone has no one to turn to in times of crisis.Yet family members are there for you whenever you need them.__1__Eat dinner as a family every night.__2__ states that eating together teaches children proper etiquette (礼节) and also encourages them to eat healthier foods.Even if you don't have children，eating together allows you to relax from the busy pace of work and discuss the day.__3__ If your husband asks for some time alone，give it to him.Don't check your teenagers' things when they aren't around.Everyone needs some time alone，and respecting privacy is one of the things that build solid relationships.Spend recreational time together.You can play board games together every Friday night，join a family sporting league or read a book together.It can be challenging to make time for families，creating regular family rituals，such as fun events.__4__ Spending regular time together is what makes a family a tight unit.__5__To maintain a healthy family relationship，each member must be able to communicate freely with one another，as well as listen effectively.Listening allows you to learn more about your family members' thoughts and personalities and communicating allows you to express yourself to relieve frustrations and other emotions.A．Respect each other's personal space.B．Never try to interrupt a family member.C．Allow everyone to openly communicate feelings.D．This effective type of communication prevents arguments.E．But it can help you reconnect each week and know each other better.F．Eating together as a family is a healthy habit that helps bring all together.G．Healthy family relationships don't come automatically—they come with time and effort.【语篇解读】本文为说明文，介绍了四种建立健康家庭关系的方法。

高中英语真题-2016高考英语阅读理解和单项选择选练(2)

高中英语真题:2016高考英语阅读理解和单项选择选练（2）阅读下列四篇短文，从每小题后所给的A,B,C或D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

Wilderness“In wilderness (荒野) is the preservation of the world. ” This is a famous saying f rom a writer regarded as one of the fathers of environmentalis m. The frequency with which it is borrowed mirrors a heated d ebate on environmental protection: whether to place wilderne ss at the heart of what is to be preserved.As John Sauven of Greenpeace points out, there is a strong appeal in images of the wild, the untouched; more than anythi ng else, they speak of the nature that many people value mos t dearly. The urge to leave the subject of such images untouc hed is strong, and the danger exploitation (开发) brings to such landscapes (景观) is real. Some of these wildernesses also perform functions that humans need—the rainforests, for example, store carbon in vast quantities. T o Mr. Sauven, these “ecosystem services”far outweigh the gains from exploitation., a visiting fellow at the Hudson Institute, takes the opposing v iew. He acknowledges that wildernesses do provide useful se rvices, such as water conservation. But that is not, he argues, a reason to avoid all human presence, or indeed commercial and industrial exploitation. There are ever more people on the Earth, and they reasonably and rightfully want to have better l ives, rather than merely struggle for survival. While the ways of using resources have improved, there is still a growing nee d for raw materials, and some wildernesses contain them in a bundance. If they can be tapped without reducing the services those wildernesses provide, the argument goes, there is no f urther reason not to do so. Being untouched is not, in itself, a characteristic worth valuing above all others.I look forward to seeing these views taken further, and to their being challenged by the other participants. One challenge tha t suggests itself to me is that both cases need to take on the q uestion of spiritual value a little more directly. And there is a p ractical question as to whether wildernesses can be exploited without harm.This is a topic that calls for not only free expression of feeling s, but also the guidance of reason. What position wilderness s hould enjoy in the preservation of the world obviously deserves much more serious thinking.1. John Sauven holds that .A. many people value nature too muchB. exploitation of wildernesses is harmfulC. wildernesses provide humans with necessitiesD. the urge to develop the ecosystem services is strong2. What is the main idea of Para. 3?A. The exploitation is necessary for the poor people.B. Wildernesses cannot guarantee better use of raw materials .C. Useful services of wildernesses are not the reason for no e xploitation.D. All the characteristics concerning the exploitation should be treated equally.3. What is the author’s attitude towards this debate?A. Objective.B. Disapproving.C. Sceptical.D. Optimistic.4. Which of the following shows the structure of the passage?CP: Central Point P: Point Sp: Sub- point(次要点) C: Conclusion【参考答案】1—4、BCAD阅读下列四篇短文，从每小题后所给的A,B,C或D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

高中英语真题-2016高考英语(二轮)七选五类任务型阅读选练(2)

2016高考英语（二轮）七选五类任务型阅读选练（2）【2016模拟题题文】第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从所给选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项多余Although problems are a part of our lives, it certainly doesn’t mean that we let them rule our lives forever. One day or anoth er, you’ll have to stand up and say, “ problems, I don’t want yo u in my life.”__36__ Problems with friends, parents, girlfriends, husbands, and children---the list goes on. Apart from these, the inner conflicts within ou rselves work, too. These keep adding to our problems. Proble ms come in different shapes and colors and feelings.But good news is that all problems can be dealt with. Now rea d on to know how to solve your problems. Talk, it really helps. What most of us think is that our problem can be understood only by us and that no talking is going to help. __37__ Talking helps you move on and let go.Write your problems. __38__ When you write down your problems, you are setting free all the tension from your system. Yo u can try throwing away the paper on which you wrote your pr oblems. By doing this, imagine yourself throwing away the pro blems from your life.Don’t lose faith and hope. No matter what you lose in life, don’t lose faith and hope. Even if you lose all your money, family … you should still have faith. __39__Your problems aren’t the worst. No matter what problem you get in life, there’re another one million people whose problem s are huger than yours. __40__ Your problems might just see m big and worse, but in reality they can be removed.Go about and solve your problems because every problem, h owever big or small, always has a way out.A. Of course, we’ve been fighting troubles ever since we were born.B. When we have a problem, a pressing, critical, urgent, life-threatening problem, how do we try and solve it?C. Having a personal diary can also be of huge help if you do n’t want a real person to talk with.D. But the truth is that when you talk about it, you’re setting fr ee the negative energies that have been gathering within you.E. We can often overcome the problem and achieve the goal by making a direct attack.F. Tell yourself: when they can deal with them, why can’t I?G. With faith and hope, you can rebuild everything that you lo se.七选五36-40 ADCGF任务型阅读（A）请认真阅读下面短文，并根据所读内容在文章后表格中的空格里填入一个最恰当的单词。

2016广东宝安县高考英语阅读理解(二轮)能力练习(5)含答案

2016广东宝安县高考英语阅读理解（二轮）能力练习(5）含答案阅读理解—--——人物传记类(2013·山东，B)George Gershwin,born in 1898，was one of America’s greatest composers。

He published his first song when he was eighteen years old。

During the next twenty years he wrote more than five hundred songs.M any of Gershwin’s songs were first written for musical plays performed in theatres in New York City。

These plays were a popular form of entertainment in the 1920s and 1930s。

Many of his songs have remained popular as ever。

Over the years they have been sung and played in every possible way—from jazz to country。

In the 1920s there was a debate in the United States about jazz music。

Could jazz，some people asked，be considered serious music？In 1924 jazz musician and orchestra leader Paul Whiteman decided to organize a special concert to show that jazz was serious music。

2022广东宝安县高考英语阅读理解(二轮)能力练习(2)含答案

2022广东宝安县高考英语阅读理解（二轮）力量练习（2）含答案阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2.5分，满分50分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

（A）WELCOMWelcome to Windsor Castle, the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world. Windsor is one of the official residences （住宅）of the Queen, who sometimes stays here.Audio toursFree audio tours are available on leaving the Admission Centre at the start of your visit. There is a descriptive audio tour for blind and poor-sighted visitors. Guided toursVisitors can explore the history of the Castle through a tour of the Precincts with an expert guide. Tours depart at regular intervals throughout the day from the Courtyard and finish at the entrance to the State Apartments. Visitors with childrenFor those visiting with children, a special family tour and various activities are offered during school holidays and at weekends. Please note that, for safely reasons, pushchairs are not permitted in the State Apartments. However, baby ShoppingShops offer a wide range of souvenirsdesigned for the Royal Collection,including books, postcards, china,jewellery, and children’s toys. Please askat the Middle Ward shop about ourhome delivery service.RefreshmentsBottled water can be purchased from theCourtyard and Middle Ward shops. FormApril to September ice cream is alsoavailable. Visitors wishing to leave theCastle for refreshments in the town mayobtain re-entry permits from the castleshops. Eating and drinking are notpermitted in the State Apartments or StGeorge’s Chapel.Photography and mobile phonesNon-commercial photography andfilming are welcomed in the Castle.Photography, video recording and filmingare not permitted inside the StateApartments or St George’s Chapel inconsideration of other visitors.Securitycarriers are available to borrow.St George’s ChapelVisitors arriving at the Castle after 15:00from March to October are advised tovisit St George’s Chapel first before itcloses.As Windsor Castle is a working royalpalace, visitors and their belongingsshould get through airport-style securitychecks. For safety and security reasons aone-way system operates along thevisitor route.( ) 1. A visitor can apply for a free audio tour _________.A. in the CourtyardB. in the State ApartmentsC. at the Admission CenterD. at St George’s Chapel36. C. 细节理解题。

广东宝安县2016高考英语短文语法填空练习(3)及答案

广东宝安县2016高考英语短文语法填空练习（3）及答案2016高考训练题。

语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）Long long ago, there was a large mountainside, where 41 （rest）an eagle’s nest with four large eagle eggs. One day 42 earthquake rocked the mountain，causing one of the eggs to roll down the mountain to a chicken farm 43 (locate）in the valley below。

The chickens were kind enough to care for the eagle's egg, and an old hen volunteered to nurture （哺育) and raise the large egg。

One day，the egg hatched and a beautiful eagle was born。

Sadly，44 ，the eagle was raised to be a chicken. Soon，the eagle believed he was nothing more 45 a chicken。

The eagle loved his present family，but his spirit cried out 46 more. While playing on the farm one day, the eagle happened to notice a group of mighty eagles soaring in the skies. "Oh，” the eagle cried, ”I wish I could soar like those birds.”The chickens roared with 47 (laugh）, “You cannot soar with those birds。

广东宝安县2016高考英语短文语法填空练习(1)及答案

广东宝安县2016高考英语短文语法填空练习(1）及答案阅读下面材料，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。

(2015·郑州市第二次质量预测）Two weeks before Christmas，two little girls were walking down the street __1__ they saw old Harry，who was on his knees pulling weeds from around a tree. He wore a pair of worn gloves.His fingers were sticking out __2__ the ends，blue from the cold. They stopped to talk to him.Harry told them he __3__(get）the yard in shape as a Christmas gift for his mother，who had died several years before。

“My mother was all I had。

She loved her yard and trees,so I do this for her every Christmas。

”His words touched the girls and soon they __4__(join）him，pulling weeds. When they finished,Harry pressed a coin into each of their hands。

“I wish I could pay you more，but that's all I’ve got right now,”he said.The girls had often passed his house，and they remembered that it had always been __5__poor condition。