初三英语故事的社会意义完形填空题20题答案解析版

初三英语故事的社会意义完形填空题20题答案解析版
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Once upon a time, there was a small village. People in the village were kind and helpful. One day, a heavy rain caused a flood. The villagers decided to work together to fight against the flood. They ___1___ sandbags to build a dam. Some people ___2___ water out of the houses. Others ___3___ food and supplies to those in need. After days of hard work, the flood was finally controlled. The villagers learned the importance of unity and cooperation.
1. A. filled B. carried C. made D. sold
答案：B。

“carry sandbags”表示“搬运沙袋”，符合语境。

A 选项“fill”通常与“with”搭配，表示“用……填满”；C 选项“make”后面通常接具体的物品，而不是“sandbags”；D 选项“sold”不符合上下文意思。

2. A. took B. poured C. pumped D. drank
答案：C。

“pump water out”表示“把水抽出去”，符合语境。

A 选项“took”后面通常接具体的物品；B 选项“poured”通常是“pour sth. into”表示“把……倒进……”；D 选项“drank”是“喝”的意思，不符合语境。

3. A. provided B. cooked C. ate D. bought
答案：A。

“provide sth. to sb.”表示“给某人提供某物”，符合语境。

B 选项“cooked”是“烹饪”的意思；
C 选项“ate”是“吃”的意思；
D 选项“bought”是“买”的意思，都不符合上下文意思。

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In today's society, helping others is becoming more and more important. People who are kind and helpful are always respected. There is a young boy named Tom. He is ___ friendly and always ready to help those in need. One day, he saw an old lady struggling to carry heavy bags. Without hesitation, he ran to her and offered his help. Tom's action was ___ praiseworthy. His kindness spread quickly in the neighborhood. People began to follow his example and became more caring. Helping others not only makes us feel good but also makes the world a ___ better place.
6. Tom is ____ friendly.
A. very
B. quite
C. extremely
D. rather
答案：C。

extremely 表示“极其”，程度比very、quite 和rather 都要强，更能体现出Tom 非常友好。

very 和quite 程度稍弱，rather 一般用于负面的情况较多。

7. Tom's action was ____ praiseworthy.
A. highly
B. mostly
C. partly
D. slightly
答案：A。

highly 表示“高度地”，Tom 的行为是非常值得赞扬的，用highly 更恰当。

mostly 表示“主要地”，partly 表示“部分地”，slightly 表示“稍微地”，都不符合语境。

8. The world becomes a ____ better place.
A. much
B. many
C. few
D. little
答案：A。

much 可以修饰比较级，much better 表示“好得多”。

many 修饰可数名词复数，few 和little 修饰可数名词和不可数名词，表示“很少”，都不能修饰比较级。

9. Tom is ____ helpful.
A. truly
B. really
C. indeed
D. actually
答案：B。

really 表示“真正地”，Tom 是真的很乐于助人。

truly、indeed 和actually 意思相近，但在这个语境中，really 更自然。

10. People became ____ caring.
A. more
B. most
C. much
D. very
答案：A。

more caring 表示“更有爱心”，与前面的“became more caring”呼应。

most 表示“最”，much 和very 不能修饰比较级。

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There is a small town where people live in harmony. In this town, there are many ___11___ stores that sell various goods. The owners of these stores are very friendly and always welcome customers with a smile. There is also a beautiful park where children can play. The park has many ___12___ and flowers. People often come here to relax and enjoy the fresh air.
One day, a group of volunteers came to the town. They brought many ___13___ and supplies to help those in need. The people in the town were very grateful for their kindness. This act of kindness inspired others to do the same. As a result, the town became even more beautiful and harmonious.
The story of this town shows us the importance of kindness and cooperation. We should always be ready to help others and make our world
a better place.
11. A. book B. books C. book's D. books'
答案：B。

“many”后面接可数名词复数，book 的复数形式是books。

A 选项是单数形式；C 选项是book 的所有格形式；D 选项是books 的所有格形式，都不符合题意。

12. A. tree B. trees C. tree's D. trees'
答案：B。

“many”后面接可数名词复数，tree 的复数形式是trees。

A 选项是单数形式；C 选项是tree 的所有格形式；D 选项是trees 的所有格形式，都不符合题意。

13. A. gift B. gifts C. gift's D. gifts'
答案：B。

“many”后面接可数名词复数，gift 的复数形式是gifts。

A 选项是单数形式；C 选项是gift 的所有格形式；D 选项是gifts 的所有格形式，都不符合题意。

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Stories play an important role in our lives. They can teach us valuable lessons and help us understand different cultures. Reading stories can also improve our language skills and imagination.
One of the most important social meanings of stories is that they can bring people together. When we read or listen to a story, we share an experience with others. This can help us build connections and understand each other better.
Stories can also inspire us to make a positive change in the world. They can show us examples of courage, kindness, and perseverance. By reading these stories, we can be inspired to follow in the footsteps of the characters and make a difference in our own lives.
___16___, stories are a powerful tool for education and personal growth. They can help us develop empathy, critical thinking skills, and a
love for learning.
16. A. In conclusion
B. In addition
C. On the contrary
D. By the way
答案：A。

In conclusion 表示“总之”，用在这里可以总结上文提到的故事的社会意义。

In addition 表示“此外”，虽然也有递进的意思，但不如In conclusion 更能总结全文。

On the contrary 表示“相反”，不符合语境。

By the way 表示“顺便说一下”，与上下文没有逻辑关系。

Stories can have a lasting impact on our lives. They can stay with us for years and even influence our decisions and actions. ___17___, we should read and share stories as much as possible.
17. A. Therefore
B. However
C. Otherwise
D. Moreover
答案：A。

Therefore 表示“因此”，上文提到故事对我们的生活有持久的影响，所以我们应该多读多分享故事。

However 表示“然而”，表示转折，不符合语境。

Otherwise 表示“否则”，也不合适。

Moreover 表示“此外”，没有Therefore 那么强烈的因果关系。

We can also use stories to raise awareness about important social issues. By telling stories about poverty, inequality, and environmental
problems, we can inspire others to take action. ___18___, stories can be a powerful force for change.
18. A. In short
B. For example
C. In particular
D. On the other hand
答案：A。

In short 表示“总之”，与上文提到的用故事提高对社会问题的认识相呼应，强调故事是变革的强大力量。

For example 表示“例如”，后面应该举例说明，不符合语境。

In particular 表示“尤其”，没有In short 那么全面。

On the other hand 表示“另一方面”，表示对比，不符合语境。

Stories can help us understand the world around us and our place in it. They can give us a sense of purpose and meaning. ___19___, we should cherish the stories that we read and tell.
19. A. In turn
B. In general
C. As a result
D. After all
答案：B。

In general 表示“一般来说”，用在这里表示故事能让我们了解世界和自己的位置，所以一般来说我们应该珍惜读到和讲述的故事。

In turn 表示“反过来”，不符合语境。

As a result 表示“结果”，没有In general 那么自然。

After all 表示“毕竟”，也不太合适。

Finally, stories can bring joy and happiness to our lives. They can make us laugh, cry, and feel a wide range of emotions. ___20___, stories are truly a gift.
20. A. In a word
B. In fact
C. At first
D. At last
答案：A。

In a word 表示“总之”，用在这里总结故事能给我们带来快乐和幸福，所以故事是一份礼物。

In fact 表示“事实上”，没有In a word 那么有总结性。

At first 表示“起初”，不符合语境。

At last 表示“最后”，也不太合适。