广东省高考英语考前最后押题 完形填空专练(含答案)(1)
广东省高考英语考前最后押题 语法填空专练(含答案)(1)
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语法填空专练阅读下面短文,按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求,在标有1 ~ 10的空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空。
(1)A few days ago I landed at the Bombay Airport in India and took a cab to my destinationin South Bombay. I was enjoying the busy traffic with people rushing in every possible 1 (direct) when we got stuck at a very busy crossroads.As we waited for the signal to turn green, my eyes met up with 2 poor young boy, about 12 years old. He removed a piece of bread from his pocket and took a bite.As he was about 3 (take) his next bite, a dog wagged (摇) his tail lookingat him. 4 hesitation (犹豫), he sat down and put the bread on the road for the dog to eat. The dog sniffed the bread and walked away. The boy w aited 5 he was sure the dog was gone, and then he picked up the bread and ate it!My heart 6 (cry) and wanted to walk up to the boy, 7 before I could open the door the signal turned green and our car drove away. I kept thinking about the boy. Later, during my evening meal, I realized that I was thinking of approaching the boy but never did. I could have stopped the car and walked up to 8 , which again I never did.This poor little boy 9 had only one piece of bread shared 10 immediately with the dog, though he himself seemed to be very hungry.1. 。。。。。。。。。。2. 。。。。。。。。。。3. 。。。。。。。。。。4. 。。。。。。。。。。5. 。。。。。。。。。。6. 。。。。。。。。。。7. 。。。。。。。。。。8. 。。。。。。。。。。9. 。。。。。。。。。。 10. 。。。。。。。。。。(2)What can keep your brain young and active? Marie Pasinski, 1 doctor from Massachusetts General Hospital, say s, “New experiences as well as a good snack.”The next time you feel 2 (bore) at the pool, play a board game or cards. Exercising your mind with a challenging game that requires brainpower, 3 chess or bridge(桥牌), is more than just fun. These types of games are so interesting 4 they can build up working memory. Traveling, especially in the places where English isn’t spoken, can make you 5 (smart) and more intelligent. There isa great deal of recent research proving its benefits.6 the other hand, eat more nuts! Not only are nuts the perfect snack for a summer road trip, they also keep your mind sharp. Some nuts are rich in magnesium (镁),7 can improve learning skills and memory of mice. The research8 (publish) in the Journal Neuron last month. Another study at New York State Institute also proved the point,9 (show) that mice who ate nuts made improvements in learning, memory, emotional regulation and movements, compared with 10 who didn’t ate nuts.1. 。。。。。。。。。。2. 。。。。。。。。。。3. 。。。。。。。。。。4. 。。。。。。。。。。5. 。。。。。。。。。。6. 。。。。。。。。。。7. 。。。。。。。。。。8. 。。。。。。。。。。9. 。。。。。。。。。。 10. 。。。。。。。。。。(3)Teachers in Mexico went on a riot(暴乱) on Wednesday. They are angry 1 changesin their jobs made by the government. Hundreds of angry teachers broke windows, setfire to offices and drew graffiti(乱画) on the walls. Thousands more citizens 2 are angry with the government joined the teachers in the streets. The state governor 3 (send) hundreds of police officers to guard the local government b uildings. The police could not stop the violence, so Mayor Mario Moreno asked for government support to control the sit uation. He told a local TV news station, “We do not have the 4 (able) to face a mob (暴民) of 4,000 people 5 more.”The teachers are angry that the changes would take power away from 6 unions. Mexico’s government wants more control over the quality of teachers and who becomes7 teacher. Teaching unions currently assess the quality of education in schools. The government wants to do this instead, to make sure all schools have similar standards. They try to have teachers pass tests 8 (get) jobs or get promoted (晋升). The government also wants to end the policy of buying and selling teaching jobs. Some teachers in Mexico give their position to a 9 (relate) when they retire or quit. The biggest teaching unions are worried 10 many teachers will lose their jobs. They also fear that the government wants to control every school. 1. 。。。。。。。。。。 2. 。。。。。。。。。。 3. 。。。。。。。。。。 4. 。。。。。。。。。。 5. 。。。。。。。。。。6. 。。。。。。。。。。7. 。。。。。。。。。。8. 。。。。。。。。。。9. 。。。。。。。。。。 10. 。。。。。。。。。。(4)When did people begin to eat eggs? It is said that people have been eating eggs 1 about six million years ago. By 7,000 BC, people in China and India were keeping chickens and eating their eggs, so they didn’t have to go 2 (hunt) for wild bird eggs anymore.All through the Middle Ages, chickens only laid eggs for part of the year, 3 (main) in the spring. In this season, there was plenty 4 daylight but it wasn’t too hot. That’s why the westerners have Easter eggs (复活节彩蛋) to celebrate the return of eggs in the spring.5 earliest way to eat eggs was raw. When people began to use fire, about a million years ago, they often6 (roast) eggs in the coals. With the7 (invent) of pottery (陶器), about 5,000 BC, boiling eggs gradually became more common. In ancient Rome, hard-boiled eggs were so common as an appetizer (开胃品) 8 was served at the beginning of the meal. People also began to use eggsin bread, cakes and so on.Without refrigeration, eggs would keep for only a few days 9 people had to eat them. To make 10 keep longer, people would often pickle (腌渍) eggs in salt water and vinega r.1. 。。。。。。。。。。2. 。。。。。。。。。。3. 。。。。。。。。。。4. 。。。。。。。。。。5. 。。。。。。。。。。6. 。。。。。。。。。。7. 。。。。。。。。。。8. 。。。。。。。。。。9. 。。。。。。。。。。 10. 。。。。。。。。。。(5)A few days before Badenhorst’s departure, I was called to the main office. General Steyn was visiting the island and wanted to know if we had any 1 (complain). Badenhorst was there as I went through a list of demands. After I finished, Badenhorst 2 (speak) to me directly.He told me he would be leaving the island and added, “I just want to wish you people good luck.” I do not know 3 I looked shocked, but I was sure that I was amazedthen. He spoke these words like a human being and showed a side of himself we had never seen before. I thanked him 4 his good wishes and wished him luck in his future life.I thought about this moment for a long time afterwards. Badenhorst had perhaps been5 most cold-blooded and rudest commanding officer we had had on Robben Island. But that day in the office, I realized that there was another side to his nature,a side that we seldom saw 6 still existed.7 reminded us that all men, even the most seemingly cold-blooded person, have good nature in them and that, with their hearts 8 (touch), they can change. After all, Badenhorst was not evil. He had been given a bad name because 9 misunderstanding. So, don’t judge some so-called cold-blooded person before you figure out whether he is bad by nature 10 just bad by name.1. 。。。。。。。。。。2. 。。。。。。。。。。3. 。。。。。。。。。。4. 。。。。。。。。。。5. 。。。。。。。。。。6. 。。。。。。。。。。7. 。。。。。。。。。。8. 。。。。。。。。。。9. 。。。。。。。。。。 10. 。。。。。。。。。。(6)There once was a master who went to India. He had never been to India before. And when he got there, he saw a lot of fruit. In India, people had plenty of fruit to sell, 1 much of it was expensive. The reason was2 they couldn’t grow much due3 the water situation. He saw one basket,a big basket of some very red, long “fruit”. It was the cheapest in the shop, not expensive at all.So he went up and asked, “How much per kilo?” And the shopkeeper said, “Two rupees (卢比).” So he bought 4 whole kilogram of the fruit and started eating it. But when he ate some, his mouth was burning, his head was burning and his face 5 (become) red. As he coughed and choked, he jumped up and down, 6 (shout) loudly.But he still continued to eat the fruit! 7 (shock) by the master’s act, some people said, “Those are chilies(辣椒)! You can’t eat so many, because people use them as a condiment(调味料). You were 8 (fool) enough to eat so much!” But the stupid master said, “No, I can’t stop! I paid money9 them, and I’ll eat them. It’s my money!”You think that master was stupid, right? So even if you’ve lost something, let 10 go and move on. That’s better than continuing to lose.1. 。。。。。。。。。。2. 。。。。。。。。。。3. 。。。。。。。。。。4. 。。。。。。。。。。5. 。。。。。。。。。。6. 。。。。。。。。。。7. 。。。。。。。。。。8. 。。。。。。。。。。9. 。。。。。。。。。。 10. 。。。。。。。。。。(7)Neil Armstrong, the first man to put his feet on the moon, passed away at the ageof 82. The U.S. astronaut died from complications(并发症) 1 (follow) a heart operation he had in August, 2012. He made history on July 20, 1969 as commander(指挥官) of the Apollo 11 moon-landing mission. 2 he stepped onto the moon’s surface, he famously spoke the words: “That’s one small step for a ma n, one giant leap for mankind.” He was 38 3 the time of his historic walk and 4 (instant) became one of the most famous people on 5 planet. However, h e spent the rest of his lif e trying to pay little attention to his 6 (achieve). Helater said he never understood why people focused so much 7 what he did. Armstrong was born in 1930 and began making model planes and collecting books and magazines about planes when he was a little boy. As a teenager, he 8 (get) his pilot’s license before his driving license. In 1958, he joined the organization 9 later became NASA and became a test pilot. Years after his moon landing, Armstrong was asked how he felt about knowing his footprints (足迹) would stay on the moon’s surface for thousands of years. He said, “I kind of hope that somebody goes up there one of these days and cleans 10 up.”1. 。。。。。。。。。。2. 。。。。。。。。。。3. 。。。。。。。。。。4. 。。。。。。。。。。5. 。。。。。。。。。。6. 。。。。。。。。。。7. 。。。。。。。。。。8. 。。。。。。。。。。9. 。。。。。。。。。。 10. 。。。。。。。。。。(8)It seems that the old tradition of children getting a bedtime story before sleepingis disappearing in Britain. A new study shows that around a third of parents do not read bedtime stories to their children. The study by also finds thatup 1 50 per cent of children would prefer to watch TV or play computer games than be read a story. Researchers further discovered that five per cent of British children u nder seven do not even own2 book. Parents came up with3 (vary) reasons why they did not read to their little ones. The researchers questioned hundreds of parents, thirteen per centof 4 blamed a lack of time. Besides, some parents said their children were simply not interested.The researchers 5 (work) with British pop star Natasha Hamilton to try and change this since last month. They have launched a bedtime story-writing 6 (compete) for children under seven. Ms Hamilton said, “I’m really excited to seeall the different story ideas and ca n’t wait to see 7 the kids come up with.8 (choose) a winner is not going to be easy.” She spoke about her own joy 9a mother in reading bedtime stories, saying, “I have three kids. I know just how enjoyable reading bedtime stories to my kids is.” A spokesman from said, “We appreciate how important 10 is for parents and kids to spend quality time together, and bedtime stories are a great way to do just this.”1. 。。。。。。。。。。2. 。。。。。。。。。。3. 。。。。。。。。。。4. 。。。。。。。。。。5. 。。。。。。。。。。6. 。。。。。。。。。。7. 。。。。。。。。。。8. 。。。。。。。。。。9. 。。。。。。。。。。 10. 。。。。。。。。。。(9)Nowadays, many cities are suffering from smog, the short form of smoke and fog. Itis especially harmful to children, seniors, pregnant women, smokers and people 1 lung or heart problems.An important component (成分) of smog is ground-level ozone (地面臭氧). Actually, ozone that is formed naturally in the atmosphere 2 (protect) life from the sun’s damaging rays. At ground level, however, ozone hurts people’s eyes, nose, and throat, which can make 3 more difficult for the body to fight against an 4 (infect). When the amount of ground-level ozone increases, so does 5 number of emergency-room visits.The other component is fine particulate matter(细颗粒物). The 6 (small) theparticle (particulate matter 2.5, PM2.5), the more dangerous it can be. When people take in ozone and particulates from the air, both the blood flow 7 the oxygen supply to the heart will be reduced. With such unhealthy air quality, some simple ways are recommended for you 8 (reduce) higher risk of health problems. On smoggy days, spend less time outdoors.If you have to get outside, close all your w indows 9 you go out. Besides, roll up the windows of 10 car if you are driving.1. 。。。。。。。。。。2. 。。。。。。。。。。3. 。。。。。。。。。。4. 。。。。。。。。。。5. 。。。。。。。。。。6. 。。。。。。。。。。7. 。。。。。。。。。。8. 。。。。。。。。。。9. 。。。。。。。。。。 10. 。。。。。。。。。。参考答案:(1)作者看到一个小男孩毫不犹豫地将自己唯一的一片面包分给小狗,随后反思自己不能把爱心付之行动。
2024学年广东省中山市高三(最后冲刺)英语试卷(含解析)
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2024学年广东省中山市高三(最后冲刺)英语试卷注意事项:1.答卷前,考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
2.回答选择题时,选出每小题答案后,用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑,如需改动,用橡皮擦干净后,再选涂其它答案标号。
回答非选择题时,将答案写在答题卡上,写在本试卷上无效。
3.考试结束后,将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分(共20小题,每小题1.5分,满分30分)1.I had hardly rung the bell ________ the door was opened suddenly, and my son rushed out to greet me.A.before B.untilC.as D.since2.The cost of living in big cities ________ steadily for many years,and it has led some youths to drop out of the big city race.A.is climbing B.is being climbedC.has been climbing D.has been climbed3.____ anyone phone during the board meeting, please tell them I am busy.A.Should B.Will C.May D.Can4.When Paul ________ for the final game of the basketball season, his fans let out shouts of cry.A.made up B.showed upC.caught up D.held up5.More subway lines______ to make travelling easy in Beijing in the coming years.A.will build B.will be builtC.build D.are built6.Our English teacher , having explained to us how to design a project, allowed us a whole week’s prepa ration and then ______the class.A.to dismiss B.dismissedC.dismissing D.having dismissed7.— I wonder what makes you a good salesperson.—I ________ as a waiter for three years,which contributes a lot to my today’s work.A.serve B.servedC.have served D.had served8.According to the report, people in the ________ areas are rebuilding their homes and many roads ________ to the area have been repaired.A.flooded; lead B.flooding; leading C.flooding; to lead D.flooded; leading9.---How was your trip to Xi'an last month?--_____________. It was raining cats and dogs during my stay there.A.Wonderful B.ExcitingC.Not bad D.It couldn't be worse10.The man ________ the fake news that 18 firefighters lost their lives in the explosion was arrested. A.having circulating B.to circulateC.circulating D.to have circulated11.The two brothers look so much alike that it is difficult to ______.A.tell them from B.tell from themC.tell apart them D.tell them apart12.—Do you really plan to drop out of the football team?—________ It’s time for me to concentrate on my study.A.I’m just kidding.B.Definitely not.C.I mean it D.What a pity!13.As John Lennon once said, life is ________ happens to you while you are busy making other plans. A.Which B.thatC.what D.where14.The Japanese suffering from the worst natural disasters .A.are; ever since B.are; of all timeC.is; ever since D.is; of all time15.He ________ in a university for five years, but now he runs a company of his own.A.has taught B.had taughtC.taught D.has been teaching16.—Why are you so late?—The driver couldn’t see clearly because of the fog.____, the road was too icy.A.Therefore B.Otherwise C.However D.Besides17.Not having worked out the program, ________ leave the office.A.so he was forbidden to B.and he didn’t want toC.his little son couldn’t make him D.be couldn’t free himself to18.In this movie going season, women are driving ticket sales to a degree ,if ever, seen before. A.really B.frequentlyC.rarely D.never19.----Could I ask you a private question?----Sure,A.pardon me B.go ahead C.good idea D.forget it20.Top graduates from universities are ________ by major companies.A.chased B.registeredC.offered D.compromised第二部分阅读理解(满分40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。
广东汕头2025届高考冲刺押题(最后一卷)英语试卷含解析
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广东汕头2025届高考冲刺押题(最后一卷)英语试卷注意事项:1.答卷前,考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
2.回答选择题时,选出每小题答案后,用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑,如需改动,用橡皮擦干净后,再选涂其它答案标号。
回答非选择题时,将答案写在答题卡上,写在本试卷上无效。
3.考试结束后,将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分(共20小题,每小题1.5分,满分30分)1.The man was in a ________ condition with severe injuries to his legs after being attacked by a shark in far north Queensland.A.skeptical B.criticalC.practical D.physical2.---Can those___________ at the back of the classroom hear me?---No problem.A.seat B.sitC.seated D.sat3.I ______ tell you wit h certainty that he won’t be able to finish it before the deadline.A.will B.must C.can D.may4.Visit the old man this afternoon?If you ________,make sure you wear sunscreens to protect your skin.A.must B.canC.may D.shall5.It is going to rain today. Take an umbrella with you to ________ you from the rain.A.stop B.prevent C.keep D.protect6.Both men have been _______to life imprisonment because of robbery.A.choked B.condemnedC.consisted D.convinced7.Office furniture like chairs and sofas should be attractive as well as comfortable.A.manually B.visuallyC.physically D.securely8.It rained heavily overnight and not until this morning __________.A. had it stopped B.did it stopC.stopped it D.it stopped9.The Internet is so much a part of our culture that it affects our lives by acting as a ______ for face-to-face contacts. A.preference B.motivationC.substitute D.guideline10.Given the huge gap _______ economic development and cultural consciousness, young people find big cities are saferthan small towns.A.in view of B.in case of C.in consequence of D.in respect of11.For the Chinese dream ______ at an earlier date, we must accelerate the pace of reform and opening up. A.being realized B.to realizeC.realizing D.to be realized12.I was caught in a traffic jam for over an hour, otherwise, I ________ you waiting for such a long time. A.had not kept B.will not keepC.would not have kept D.have not kept13.Jane went to her teacher just now. She ________ about the solution to the problem.A.wondered B.was wondering C.had wondered D.would wonder14.According to the bank rules released recently, you have to pay a 25% ________ on each cheque you cash. A.admission B.pensionC.allowance D.commission15.Usually Beijing Roast Duck _____ together with special pancakes, green onions and sweet sauce.A.was served B.will serveC.is served D.served16.一Which T—shirt do you like best?一.They are both out of fashion and expensive.A.None B.Neither C.Any D.Both17.I don’t like fish, so I eat it unless I was extremely hungry.A.needn’t B.shouldn’t C.can’t D.wounldn’t18.-My computer doesn't work!-Robert is a computer expert. How I wish he______ with me.A.came B.had comeC.is coming D.has come19.There is no easy way to remember prepositions, as it is one area of English____ the rules seem very irregular. A.that B.whereC.whose D.which20.—Why not talk with your parents about your willingness to attend 2017 Peking University Summer Camp? —I tried____ to get them to listen to me.A.in time B.in vainC.in need D.in case第二部分阅读理解(满分40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。
2019年广东省高考英语押题卷与答案(一)
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2019年广东省高考英语押题卷与答案(一)(考试时间120分钟,试卷满分150分)注意事项:1. 答卷前,考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
2. 作答时,务必将答案写在答题卡上,写在本试卷及草稿纸上无效。
3. 考试结束后,将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分听力(共两节,满分30分)做题时,先将答案标在试卷上。
录音内容结束后,你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节(共5小题;每小题 1.5分,满分7.5分)听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
例如:How much is the shirt?A. £19.15.B. £9.18.C. £9.15.答案是C。
1. What will the woman probably do?A. Catch a train.B. See the man off .C. Go shopping.2. Why does the man want to move?A. To be near his office.B. To live in a bigger house.C. To go to a good school.3. Where are the speakers?A. In a gym.B. In a bank.C. In a bookstore.4. When will the woman return the car?A. At around 3:30.B. At around 4:00.C. At around 4:30.5. How does the woman like the book?A. Quite difficult.B. Very interesting.C. Too simple.第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)听下面5段对话或独白,每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。
广东省高考英语考前最后押题 语法填空专练(含答案)
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语法填空专练阅读下面短文,按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求,在标有1 ~ 10的空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空。
(1)A few days ago I landed at the Bombay Airport in India and took a cab to my destinationin South Bombay. I was enjoying the busy traffic with people rushing in every possible 1 (direct) when we got stuck at a very busy crossroads.As we waited for the signal to turn green, my eyes met up with 2 poor young boy, about 12 years old. He removed a piece of bread from his pocket and took a bite.As he was about 3 (take) his next bite, a dog wagged (摇) his tail lookingat him. 4 hesitation (犹豫), he sat down and put the bread on the road for the dog to eat. The dog sniffed the bread and walked away. The boy w aited 5 he was sure the dog was gone, and then he picked up the bread and ate it!My heart 6 (cry) and wanted to walk up to the boy, 7 before I could open the door the signal turned green and our car drove away. I kept thinking about the boy. Later, during my evening meal, I realized that I was thinking of approaching the boy but never did. I could have stopped the car and walked up to 8 , which again I never did.This poor little boy 9 had only one piece of bread shared 10 immediately with the dog, though he himself seemed to be very hungry.1. 。。。。。。。。。。2. 。。。。。。。。。。3. 。。。。。。。。。。4. 。。。。。。。。。。5. 。。。。。。。。。。6. 。。。。。。。。。。7. 。。。。。。。。。。8. 。。。。。。。。。。9. 。。。。。。。。。。 10. 。。。。。。。。。。(2)What can keep your brain young and active? Marie Pasinski, 1 doctor from Massachusetts General Hospital, say s, “New experiences as well as a good snack.”The next time you feel 2 (bore) at the pool, play a board game or cards. Exercising your mind with a challenging game that requires brainpower, 3 chess or bridge(桥牌), is more than just fun. These types of games are so interesting 4 they can build up working memory. Traveling, especially in the places where English isn’t spoken, can make you 5 (smart) and more intelligent. There isa great deal of recent research proving its benefits.6 the other hand, eat more nuts! Not only are nuts the perfect snack for a summer road trip, they also keep your mind sharp. Some nuts are rich in magnesium (镁),7 can improve learning skills and memory of mice. The research8 (publish) in the Journal Neuron last month. Another study at New York State Institute also proved the point,9 (show) that mice who ate nuts made improvements in learning, memory, emotional regulation and movements, compared with 10 who didn’t ate nuts.1. 。。。。。。。。。。2. 。。。。。。。。。。3. 。。。。。。。。。。4. 。。。。。。。。。。5. 。。。。。。。。。。6. 。。。。。。。。。。7. 。。。。。。。。。。8. 。。。。。。。。。。9. 。。。。。。。。。。 10. 。。。。。。。。。。(3)Teachers in Mexico went on a riot(暴乱) on Wednesday. They are angry 1 changesin their jobs made by the government. Hundreds of angry teachers broke windows, setfire to offices and drew graffiti(乱画) on the walls. Thousands more citizens 2 are angry with the government joined the teachers in the streets. The state governor 3 (send) hundreds of police officers to guard the local government b uildings. The police could not stop the violence, so Mayor Mario Moreno asked for government support to control the sit uation. He told a local TV news station, “We do not have the 4 (able) to face a mob (暴民) of 4,000 people 5 more.”The teachers are angry that the changes would take power away from 6 unions. Mexico’s government wants more control over the quality of teachers and who becomes7 teacher. Teaching unions currently assess the quality of education in schools. The government wants to do this instead, to make sure all schools have similar standards. They try to have teachers pass tests 8 (get) jobs or get promoted (晋升). The government also wants to end the policy of buying and selling teaching jobs. Some teachers in Mexico give their position to a 9 (relate) when they retire or quit. The biggest teaching unions are worried 10 many teachers will lose their jobs. They also fear that the government wants to control every school. 1. 。。。。。。。。。。 2. 。。。。。。。。。。 3. 。。。。。。。。。。 4. 。。。。。。。。。。 5. 。。。。。。。。。。6. 。。。。。。。。。。7. 。。。。。。。。。。8. 。。。。。。。。。。9. 。。。。。。。。。。 10. 。。。。。。。。。。(4)When did people begin to eat eggs? It is said that people have been eating eggs 1 about six million years ago. By 7,000 BC, people in China and India were keeping chickens and eating their eggs, so they didn’t have to go 2 (hunt) for wild bird eggs anymore.All through the Middle Ages, chickens only laid eggs for part of the year, 3 (main) in the spring. In this season, there was plenty 4 daylight but it wasn’t too hot. That’s why the westerners have Easter eggs (复活节彩蛋) to celebrate the return of eggs in the spring.5 earliest way to eat eggs was raw. When people began to use fire, about a million years ago, they often6 (roast) eggs in the coals. With the7 (invent) of pottery (陶器), about 5,000 BC, boiling eggs gradually became more common. In ancient Rome, hard-boiled eggs were so common as an appetizer (开胃品) 8 was served at the beginning of the meal. People also began to use eggsin bread, cakes and so on.Without refrigeration, eggs would keep for only a few days 9 people had to eat them. To make 10 keep longer, people would often pickle (腌渍) eggs in salt water and vinega r.1. 。。。。。。。。。。2. 。。。。。。。。。。3. 。。。。。。。。。。4. 。。。。。。。。。。5. 。。。。。。。。。。6. 。。。。。。。。。。7. 。。。。。。。。。。8. 。。。。。。。。。。9. 。。。。。。。。。。 10. 。。。。。。。。。。(5)A few days before Badenhorst’s departure, I was called to the main office. General Steyn was visiting the island and wanted to know if we had any 1 (complain). Badenhorst was there as I went through a list of demands. After I finished, Badenhorst 2 (speak) to me directly.He told me he would be leaving the island and added, “I just want to wish you people good luck.” I do not know 3 I looked shocked, but I was sure that I was amazedthen. He spoke these words like a human being and showed a side of himself we had never seen before. I thanked him 4 his good wishes and wished him luck in his future life.I thought about this moment for a long time afterwards. Badenhorst had perhaps been5 most cold-blooded and rudest commanding officer we had had on Robben Island. But that day in the office, I realized that there was another side to his nature,a side that we seldom saw 6 still existed.7 reminded us that all men, even the most seemingly cold-blooded person, have good nature in them and that, with their hearts 8 (touch), they can change. After all, Badenhorst was not evil. He had been given a bad name because 9 misunderstanding. So, don’t judge some so-called cold-blooded person before you figure out whether he is bad by nature 10 just bad by name.1. 。。。。。。。。。。2. 。。。。。。。。。。3. 。。。。。。。。。。4. 。。。。。。。。。。5. 。。。。。。。。。。6. 。。。。。。。。。。7. 。。。。。。。。。。8. 。。。。。。。。。。9. 。。。。。。。。。。 10. 。。。。。。。。。。(6)There once was a master who went to India. He had never been to India before. And when he got there, he saw a lot of fruit. In India, people had plenty of fruit to sell, 1 much of it was expensive. The reason was2 they couldn’t grow much due3 the water situation. He saw one basket,a big basket of some very red, long “fruit”. It was the cheapest in the shop, not expensive at all.So he went up and asked, “How much per kilo?” And the shopkeeper said, “Two rupees (卢比).” So he bought 4 whole kilogram of the fruit and started eating it. But when he ate some, his mouth was burning, his head was burning and his face 5 (become) red. As he coughed and choked, he jumped up and down, 6 (shout) loudly.But he still continued to eat the fruit! 7 (shock) by the master’s act, some people said, “Those are chilies(辣椒)! You can’t eat so many, because people use them as a condiment(调味料). You were 8 (fool) enough to eat so much!” But the stupid master said, “No, I can’t stop! I paid money9 them, and I’ll eat them. It’s my money!”You think that master was stupid, right? So even if you’ve lost something, let 10 go and move on. That’s better than continuing to lose.1. 。。。。。。。。。。2. 。。。。。。。。。。3. 。。。。。。。。。。4. 。。。。。。。。。。5. 。。。。。。。。。。6. 。。。。。。。。。。7. 。。。。。。。。。。8. 。。。。。。。。。。9. 。。。。。。。。。。 10. 。。。。。。。。。。(7)Neil Armstrong, the first man to put his feet on the moon, passed away at the ageof 82. The U.S. astronaut died from complications(并发症) 1 (follow) a heart operation he had in August, 2012. He made history on July 20, 1969 as commander(指挥官) of the Apollo 11 moon-landing mission. 2 he stepped onto the moon’s surface, he famously spoke the words: “That’s one small step for a ma n, one giant leap for mankind.” He was 38 3 the time of his historic walk and 4 (instant) became one of the most famous people on 5 planet. However, h e spent the rest of his lif e trying to pay little attention to his 6 (achieve). Helater said he never understood why people focused so much 7 what he did. Armstrong was born in 1930 and began making model planes and collecting books and magazines about planes when he was a little boy. As a teenager, he 8 (get) his pilot’s license before his driving license. In 1958, he joined the organization 9 later became NASA and became a test pilot. Years after his moon landing, Armstrong was asked how he felt about knowing his footprints (足迹) would stay on the moon’s surface for thousands of years. He said, “I kind of hope that somebody goes up there one of these days and cleans 10 up.”1. 。。。。。。。。。。2. 。。。。。。。。。。3. 。。。。。。。。。。4. 。。。。。。。。。。5. 。。。。。。。。。。6. 。。。。。。。。。。7. 。。。。。。。。。。8. 。。。。。。。。。。9. 。。。。。。。。。。 10. 。。。。。。。。。。(8)It seems that the old tradition of children getting a bedtime story before sleepingis disappearing in Britain. A new study shows that around a third of parents do not read bedtime stories to their children. The study by also finds thatup 1 50 per cent of children would prefer to watch TV or play computer games than be read a story. Researchers further discovered that five per cent of British children u nder seven do not even own2 book. Parents came up with3 (vary) reasons why they did not read to their little ones. The researchers questioned hundreds of parents, thirteen per centof 4 blamed a lack of time. Besides, some parents said their children were simply not interested.The researchers 5 (work) with British pop star Natasha Hamilton to try and change this since last month. They have launched a bedtime story-writing 6 (compete) for children under seven. Ms Hamilton said, “I’m really excited to seeall the different story ideas and ca n’t wait to see 7 the kids come up with.8 (choose) a winner is not going to be easy.” She spoke about her own joy 9a mother in reading bedtime stories, saying, “I have three kids. I know just how enjoyable reading bedtime stories to my kids is.” A spokesman from said, “We appreciate how important 10 is for parents and kids to spend quality time together, and bedtime stories are a great way to do just this.”1. 。。。。。。。。。。2. 。。。。。。。。。。3. 。。。。。。。。。。4. 。。。。。。。。。。5. 。。。。。。。。。。6. 。。。。。。。。。。7. 。。。。。。。。。。8. 。。。。。。。。。。9. 。。。。。。。。。。 10. 。。。。。。。。。。(9)Nowadays, many cities are suffering from smog, the short form of smoke and fog. Itis especially harmful to children, seniors, pregnant women, smokers and people 1 lung or heart problems.An important component (成分) of smog is ground-level ozone (地面臭氧). Actually, ozone that is formed naturally in the atmosphere 2 (protect) life from the sun’s damaging rays. At ground level, however, ozone hurts people’s eyes, nose, and throat, which can make 3 more difficult for the body to fight against an 4 (infect). When the amount of ground-level ozone increases, so does 5 number of emergency-room visits.The other component is fine particulate matter(细颗粒物). The 6 (small) theparticle (particulate matter 2.5, PM2.5), the more dangerous it can be. When people take in ozone and particulates from the air, both the blood flow 7 the oxygen supply to the heart will be reduced. With such unhealthy air quality, some simple ways are recommended for you 8 (reduce) higher risk of health problems. On smoggy days, spend less time outdoors.If you have to get outside, close all your w indows 9 you go out. Besides, roll up the windows of 10 car if you are driving.1. 。。。。。。。。。。2. 。。。。。。。。。。3. 。。。。。。。。。。4. 。。。。。。。。。。5. 。。。。。。。。。。6. 。。。。。。。。。。7. 。。。。。。。。。。8. 。。。。。。。。。。9. 。。。。。。。。。。 10. 。。。。。。。。。。参考答案:(1)作者看到一个小男孩毫不犹豫地将自己唯一的一片面包分给小狗,随后反思自己不能把爱心付之行动。
(广东省专用)2024届高考英语冲刺必考题型预测真题模拟——短文填空(10篇)附答案
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(广东省专用)2024届高考英语冲刺必考题型预测真题模拟——短文填空(10篇)(每大题15分,限时8分钟)(一)短文填空(本大题共10小题,每小题1.5分,共15分)请从方框内选择适当的词并用其正确形式填空,使文章完整连贯。
注意每空一词,每词仅用一次,有两词为多余项。
be service at but also he deep and so memory on hearJia Cheng Low,a Malaysian team official,likes the soundwave(声波)postcard in 1. hands very much.Whenever he scans the QR code on the postcard,he can 2. the sounds he recorded.They bring back the 3. of the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou.It is a special 4. , offered by the post offices at the Hangzhou Asian Games Village and Main Media Centre.“Being able to listen to the sound of that exact moment is a 5. heartwarming experience,” he said.According to Qian Weihong,a staff member 6. the post office,it is very convenient to make one’s own soundwave postcard:scan the QR code,record a message or sound for up to 40 seconds,upload(上传) a photo 7. make sure your choices.“Once printed,you’ll hold a special postcard in your hands,” said Qian.Besides the soundwave postcards,the post offices at the Hangzhou Asian Games 8. offer AI-generated(人工智能生成的) postcards,as well as special stamps,postcards,and envelopes(信封). Sun Jiahui,another staff member,said that the soundwave postcards 9. quite popular.“They already have the stamps put on 10. that customers can mail them out right away.”解析:【短文大意】本文主要介绍了杭州亚运村提供的“声波明信片”。
2025届广东省深圳市高级中学高考临考冲刺英语试卷含解析
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2025届广东省深圳市高级中学高考临考冲刺英语试卷考生请注意:1.答题前请将考场、试室号、座位号、考生号、姓名写在试卷密封线内,不得在试卷上作任何标记。
2.第一部分选择题每小题选出答案后,需将答案写在试卷指定的括号内,第二部分非选择题答案写在试卷题目指定的位置上。
3.考生必须保证答题卡的整洁。
考试结束后,请将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分(共20小题,每小题1.5分,满分30分)1.Was it from the lake ______ he often went fishing ______ he saved the drowning girl?A.that; that B.where; whereC.where; that D.that; where2.—Will it cost a lot to be an exchange student?—________, but you can apply for scholarship and student loan.A.I would imagine so B.Y ou’ve got me thereC.By all means D.I’m with you on that3.-- Mom, I’ m going to the graduation dance tonight but I don’ t think I look attractive enough.—Oh, darling, don’ t worry. _______A.They don’t know what beauty is. B.Nobody will care about it.C.Y ou look perfect the way you are. D.Impossible is nothing,4.Keeping a regular sleep schedule is important for setting a baby's body clock,_______researchers note should be in place by about 4 months of age.A.whose B.which C.when D.where5.It was lucky that little Jack was not at home when the fire broke out;otherwise,he his life.A.had lost B.would lose C.would have lost D.might lose6.—I felt it very difficult to carry on the work all by myself.—I could have helped you, but you _____me to.A.hadn’t asked B.didn’t as k C.haven’t asked D.don’t ask7.--- Where is your new home now?--- In the new developed zone. But I ______ downtown for five years.A.lived B.had livedC.have lived D.was living8.--Sorry for having kept you waiting. But for the traffic jam,I________________ 20 minutes earlier —Never mind,I haven't been waiting that long.A.arrived B.would have arrivedC.would arrive D.had arrived9.What a pity! ________joined in the party, I would have met my old friend.A.lf I have B.Had I C.I had D.Have I10.--It took me eight years to build up my business, and it almost killed me.--Well, you know what they say. .A.There is no smoke without fire B.No pains, no gainsC.All roads lead to Rome D.Practice makes perfect11.—The battery in my cell phone is running low.—I that last night before we went to bed.A.was noticing B.have noticed C.would notice D.had noticed12.---How was your trip to Xi'an last month?--_____________. It was raining cats and dogs during my stay there.A.Wonderful B.ExcitingC.Not bad D.It couldn't be worse13.—What a mess! You’re always throwing things about.—Don’t be ____, Mum. I will tidy it up now.A.hot under the collar B.on cloud nineC.off the top of your head D.down in the dumps14.—I wonder why the thinnest plastics bags, though ________ , are still in use here.—Well, it’s no easy job to solve this problem effectively.A.banning B.banned C.to ban D.having banned15.. The study of natural history is not something to be left to biologists. In fact, their capacity _____ the time they can spend away from their offices is very limited.A.in terms of B.in search ofC.in view of D.in spite of16.Y ou should set a goal and see ________ you can achieve it in the coming exam.A.which B.whatC.whether D.when17.The event that _________ in my memory happened one morning in 1983 when I was 14 years old. It has never escaped.A.stood out B.stands outC.would stand out D.has stood out18.The two birds _________ each other in shape and color. In other words, they _________ each other in shape and color.A.differ, are different from B.differ from, are different toC.resemble, are similar to D.resemble, are similar with19.Most of the money for the reconstruction of the quake-stricken town has been allocated by the government, the rest ______ from the coming charity concerts.A.to be collected B.having been collectedC.being collected D.to have been collected20.While studying, fix your mind on what is really important,or you will _____ remembering nothing.A.end up B.take upC.lead to D.stick to第二部分阅读理解(满分40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。
广东省七校2025届高考冲刺押题(最后一卷)英语试卷含解析
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广东省七校2025届高考冲刺押题(最后一卷)英语试卷注意事项1.考生要认真填写考场号和座位序号。
2.试题所有答案必须填涂或书写在答题卡上,在试卷上作答无效。
第一部分必须用2B 铅笔作答;第二部分必须用黑色字迹的签字笔作答。
3.考试结束后,考生须将试卷和答题卡放在桌面上,待监考员收回。
第一部分(共20小题,每小题1.5分,满分30分)1.In April,2009,President Hu inspected the warships in Qingdao,____ the 60th anniversary of the founding of the PLA Navy.A.marking B.markedC.having marked D.being marked2.“It might have saved me a lot of money”, Mr. Chen sighed, “________ timely from the stock market this July”. A.did I withdraw B.should I withdrawC.have I withdrawn D.had I withdrawn3.Please don’t make so loud noise.The news of the volcanic eruption in Indonesia ____and I want to listen.A.is broadcast B.is being broadcastC.has been broadcast D.had been broadcast4.The problem with the current system allows anyone to commit a similar crime without . It needs to be fixed. A.being punished B.punishedC.to punish D.punishing5.Is it common practice that salesmen receive a _______ of 10 percent on all sales made?A.deposit B.receiptC.pension D.commission6.I wouldn’t have missed the train if I ______ up earlier.A.got B.had got C.will get D.have got7.--- Are you free now? I have something interesting to tell you.---OK, you make it short I will have to work on this term paper due tomorrow.A.now that B.as soon asC.every time D.as long as8.—Would you mind moving over a little? I have to pass here.—________ I’d like to help.A.Not in the slightest. B.Don’t mention it.C.Never mind. D.At your service.9.—You seem to be fond of classical music.—________. As a matter of fact, I like jazz music better.A.I don’t agree B.Not reallyC.I couldn’t agree more D.No doubt10.We strongly advise you ______ eating your meal so late. It’s not healthy.A.on B.against C.from D.over11.---Hi, Johnson, any idea where Susan is?---It is class time, so she __________ in the classroom now.A.can be B.must have beenC.might have been D.should be12.Y ou never really understand a person________you consider things from his point of view.A.if B.onceC.as D.until13.— Who recommended Nancy for the post?— It was James ______ admiration for her was obvious.A.who B.that C.whose D.whom14.—Where are you going to hang the picture?—I haven’t decided yet. I ________ hang it in the dining room.A.might B.mustC.need D.would15.The medicine should usually be kept out of the ________ of children at home.A.distance B.reachC.limit D.arrival16.-----Good evening. Huangshan Hotel.-----Good evening. ______________?A.Do you still have a room for tonight B.What would you like, pleaseC.Is there anything I can do for you D.Who is that speaking, please17.This book is said to be the special one, which ________ many events that cannot be found in other history books. A.covers B.writesC.prints D.reads18.An international team of astronomers announced Wednesday that they ________ the first-ever image of a black hole. A.have captured B.were capturingC.had captured D.would capture19.Was it at the beginning _____ you made the promise ____ you would do all to help make it?A.that; that B.when; thatC.that; when D.when; when20.Following the girl, we went into a hall; on __________ walls hung a few pictures of some famous scientists.A.its B.whichC.whose D.those第二部分阅读理解(满分40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。
2025届广东省广州市高考全国统考预测密卷英语试卷含解析
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2025届广东省广州市高考全国统考预测密卷英语试卷考生请注意:1.答题前请将考场、试室号、座位号、考生号、姓名写在试卷密封线内,不得在试卷上作任何标记。
2.第一部分选择题每小题选出答案后,需将答案写在试卷指定的括号内,第二部分非选择题答案写在试卷题目指定的位置上。
3.考生必须保证答题卡的整洁。
考试结束后,请将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分(共20小题,每小题1.5分,满分30分)1.Please remind your grandpa to take medicine on time, for a man of his age ____be very forgetful.A.need B.must C.shall D.can2.The living room is clean and tidy, with a dining table already __________ for a meal to be cooked.A.laid B.layingC.to lay D.being laid3.It’s true that the old road is less direct and a bit longer. We won’t take the new one, ________, because we don’t feel as safe on it.A.somehow B.though C.therefore D.otherwise4.Rosa _____ this washing machine for more than ten years. She is thinking about buying a new one.A.is using B.usedC.had used D.has been using5.Anyone with an eye on the employment situation knew the assessment about economic recovery _______ just around the corner was correct.A.being B.to be C.was D.having been6.--- My God! I haven’t prepared the files fo r the new project yet!--- _______. The boss won’t need it until next Friday.A.There’s no doubt B.There’s no panic C.Good luck D.Sounds good7.Under good treatment, many patients are beginning to ________ and will soon recover.A.turn up B.catch upC.pick up D.show up8.If it had not been for the heroes’ contributions and sacrifices, we _____such a happy life.A.wouldn’t have led B.wouldn’t be leadingC.haven’t led D.are not leading9.-Excuse me, but why am I not allowed to use the gym?-________,but your room price doesn't cover it.A.No hurry B.No wonder C.No offence D.No problem10.We really emphasize the importance of putting______safeguards to prevent children’s identities from falling in wrong people’s hands.A.in place B.in vainC.in question D.in earnest11.Faced with economic slowdown, some companies are planning to use robots to ______ human workers to reduce their labor costs.A.compensate B.substituteC.symbolize D.discriminate12.This winter, one of the largest ______ snowstorms hit many areas.A.recording B.recordedC.being recorded D.to record13.A proposal was put forward at the meeting __________ the new cement plant shouldn’t be built near the school. A.when B.whereC.that D.which14.In the past few years, we’ve seen works by Chinese sci-fi writers winning international ______. A.conclusion B.standardC.potential D.recognition15.Y our donation greatly appreciated and the money will be used to help the students from poor families. A.has been B.isC.was D.had been16.A hearty laugh relieves physical tension, _____your muscles relaxed for over half an hour.A.to leave B.left C.leaving D.leave17.It was ______ we were returning home ______ I realized what a good feeling it was to have helped someone in trouble.A.when; before B.when; thatC.before; where D.how; that18.It was announced that only when the fire was under control __________to return to their homes.A.the residents would be permittedB.had the residents been permittedC.would the residents be permittedD.the residents had been permitted19.We have already discussed this plan _____, so next we should spare no effort to carry it out.A.at length B.at random C.at ease D.at best20.The event that _________ in my memory happened one morning in 1983 when I was 14 years old. It has never escaped.A.stood out B.stands outC.would stand out D.has stood out第二部分阅读理解(满分40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。
(广东省专用)2024届高考英语冲刺必考题型预测真题模拟——完形填空(10篇)附答案
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(广东省专用)2024届高考英语冲刺必考题型预测真题模拟——完形填空(10篇)(每篇10分,限时7分钟)一.完形填空(本大题共10小题,每小题1分,共10分)请通读下面短文,掌握其大意,从每小题所给的四个选项中选出一个最佳答案。
It was a rainy,windy October afternoon.This was perfect weather for Garth to test his new invention—Umbrella Hat.He carefully 1. the hat on his head and started walking along the street.It worked!Suddenly,three boys in his neighborhood appeared and2. him.Todd,the biggest one,pulled his Umbrella Hat off his head.“What’s this?” he asked.“It’s an Umbrella Hat.You can wear it on rainy days ” Garth said.The boys3. ,“Will anyone wear that stupid thing?” Todd threw the hat onto the ground and they ran off.Garth picked up his Umbrella Hat from the ground in tears.“Maybe Todd was4. .In fact,who would ever need this invention?” He thought to himself.Suddenly he5. and saw a lady looking at him.“Are you okay,little boy?”Then she saw the6. Umbrella Hat and asked,“Er… what’s that?”“It’s my Umbrella Hat.I thought of it and made it myself” answered Garth.“What a creative7. you have! Keep inventing and one day you will create something really great!” said the lady.“And you have given me a wonderful8. ,” she continued,“I have a gadget (小器具) shop—Gadgets4U—and I’d like to hold a competition to find the best young gadget inventor in our town.I will display (展示) three best inventions in my shop. I’m sure you will have a(n) 9. of winning a prize.” Garth was 10. surprised.Gadgets4U was one of his favorite places.He suddenly felt much better and could already feel lots of new ideas coming out!( )1.A.raised B.placed C.dropped D.repaired( )2.A.guided B.praised C.stopped D.refused( )3.A.replied ughed C.wondered D.greeted( )4.A.right B.angry C.polite D.silly( )5.A.came up B.gave up C.looked up D.showed up( )6.A.ugly B.old C.broken D.tiny( )7.A.mind B.habit C.game D.book( )8.A.skill B.gift C.idea D.job( )9.A.choice B.chance C.excuse D.experience( )10.A.really B.possibly ually D.suddenly解析:【短文大意】本文主要介绍了Garth发明了一个雨伞帽,但是三个男孩嘲笑他的发明,他感到很沮丧,但是一个女士鼓励了他,他又重新燃气了希望。
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2025届广东省佛山市南海桂城中学高考冲刺押题(最后一卷)英语试卷考生请注意:1.答题前请将考场、试室号、座位号、考生号、姓名写在试卷密封线内,不得在试卷上作任何标记。
2.第一部分选择题每小题选出答案后,需将答案写在试卷指定的括号内,第二部分非选择题答案写在试卷题目指定的位置上。
3.考生必须保证答题卡的整洁。
考试结束后,请将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分(共20小题,每小题1.5分,满分30分)1.In order to make my composition clearer and smoother, my teacher asked me to _________ the unnecessary words and sentences.A.leave alone B.leave behindC.leave off D.leave out2.---- Which of these digital cameras do you like best?---- ______. They are both expensive and of little use.A.None B.Neither C.Nothing D.No one3._____ every year, many people do not hold a high opinion of the CCTV Spring Festival Gala, it has become a somewhat necessary part of the festival.A.As B.Therefore C.While D.Since4.Students are always interested in finding out _______ they can go with a new teacher.A.how far B.how soon C.how often D.how long5.______ to nuclear radiation, even for a short time, may influence genes in human bodies.A.Having exposed B.Being exposedC.To expose D.Exposed6.Once published, the novel was a(n) success and was soon translated into nine foreign languages. A.occasional B.instantC.constant D.individual7.—Look! Mary is crazily looking for something again!—_____ , she can’t find her keys.A.Typically B.Occasionally C.Accordingly D.Particularly8.Usually Beijing Roast Duck _____ together with special pancakes, green onions and sweet sauce.A.was served B.will serveC.is served D.served9.— How much do you charge for the iPhone?— Well,it co st me $ 400,but I’ll ________ 20% as it’s no longer new.A.reduce to B.decrease toC.knock off D.cut off10.Though our football boys are faced with four goals behind, they are still struggling hard in the field to ______. A.face the music B.save faceC.cost their arm and leg D.land on their feet11.I know he feels upset about his failure, and I can _____ that.A.relate to B.live withC.answer for D.pull through12.— I am so glad to find you at home. Can you do me a favor?— Sure. _______?A.Why not B.What’s upC.How come D.How is it going13.If we________ a table in advance, we wouldn't be standing here in the long queue.A.reserve B.reservedC.have reserved D.had reserved14.I prefer a school ______teachers have to work as a team, instead of fighting against each other.A.where B.that C.as D.when15.It’s hard for elderly people to see ______ convenience a smart phone can bring to us.A.what B.which C.whose D.how16.__________ 62% of all luxury consumer sales in Europe in 2015, shoppers from the Chinese mainland spent $7.2 billion overseas during the Spring Festival.A.Accounting for B.Adding toC.Consisting of D.Making up17.At the news of the earthquake, the soldiers did what they could the victims.A.help B.to help C.to helping D.helping18.To make a breakthrough in his scientific research, the scientist has been making a(n) _____amount of effort. A.modest B.miserableC.optional D.tremendous19.. The study of natural history is not something to be left to biologists. In fact, their capacity _____ the time they can spend away from their offices is very limited.A.in terms of B.in search ofC.in view of D.in spite of20.This semester our school offers many optional courses for the students, _______ appeals to many students. A.each of which B.all of whomC.each of whom D.all of which第二部分阅读理解(满分40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。
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It was revealed that the organizers faced an unknown bill for VAT (a sales tax), something that had ___24___ been left out of the original budget. That budget specified £2.4 billion for building the venues(比赛场地)and running the games. Another £1 billion was set ___25___, though not included in the headline figure, for redeveloping the Lower Lea Valley, a run-down wasteland in east London close to where the games will be ___26___ , whose regeneration formed an important part of Britain’s bid.On the basis of these ___27___ , the Olympics will cost as much as £4.7 billion. But there are other, unknown costs that should be added too. There will be a big cost for extra ___28___ as a result of the July 7th bombings, which happened the day after London won the games.The government puts a brave face on the row, ___29___ that London is doing better previous organizers: “Sydney didn’t have a ___30___ until two years before the event,” insists a spokesman. But now few would bet on next year’s budget being the final word on what is becoming a very expensive spectacle.21. A. holidays B. games C. items D. sports22. A. mentioned B. noticed C. investigated D. ignored23. A. end up B. come up C. lead to D. take up24. A. partly B. fairly C. strangely D. equally25. A. about B. back C. apart D. aside26. A. staged B. arranged C. attended D. observed27. A. numbers B. counts C. figures D. billions28. A. security B. money C. forces D. budget29. A. swearing B. displaying C. claiming D. considering30. A. plan B. budget C. claim D. reward四、(花都)完形填空阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,然后从1—15各题所给的A、B、C和D项中,选出最佳选项。
广东省普通高中学2024届高三(最后冲刺)英语试卷含解析
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广东省普通高中学2024届高三(最后冲刺)英语试卷请考生注意:1.请用2B铅笔将选择题答案涂填在答题纸相应位置上,请用0.5毫米及以上黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔将主观题的答案写在答题纸相应的答题区内。
写在试题卷、草稿纸上均无效。
2.答题前,认真阅读答题纸上的《注意事项》,按规定答题。
第一部分(共20小题,每小题1.5分,满分30分)1.merchant A.machine B.achieve C.stomach D.technology2.Computers can do nothing.But once ______what to do, they show extraordinary power to do a great deal.A.to program B.being programmedC.programmed D.having programmed3.I wouldn’t have missed the train if I ______ up earlier.A.got B.had got C.will get D.have got4.—Are we about to having dinner?—Yes, it ________ in the dining room.A.serve B.is servingC.is being served D.has been serving5.You can’t imagine how excited we were ________ that our schoolmates had won the first place in National Robot Competition.A.learning B.having learnedC.to be learning D.to learn6.When ____ to feel unworthy, children often work extra hard to please their parents.A.to make B.making C.made D.having made7.—Alice has just lost her husband to heart failure.—Her ______ smile can’t hide her sorrow.A.arbitrary B.artificialC.compulsory D.conventional8.---Let's walk to that village together.---__________. How can we two girls do that in the darkA.I agree with you. B.That's a good point.C.Y ou must be joking!D.That's not your opinion!9.The new supermarket has announced that the first to purchase goods on the opening day ________ get a big prize. A.must B.shallC.would D.could10.—Mum, I don’t think I am qualified enough to do this.—Honey, be confident! You should know it is _____ a man thinks of himself …really determines his fate.A.that; that B.how; that C.what; that D.that; how11.-- -____that he manage to get the information?---Oh,a friend of his helped him.A.Where was it B.What was itC.How was it D.Why was it12.—My computer is out of function again.—You need to go to the customer service center and have it ________.A.to repair B.repairC.repairing D.repaired13.Some people use hand-written letters ______ typing because they’re more personal and repr esent your sincerity. A.in preference to B.in process of C.in reference with D.in search of14.Jane realized her ____ to become the first woman to run the 10,000 metres within 30 minutes.A.achievement B.commitmentC.competition D.ambition15.If it ________ for her great help then, I would not study English so well now.A.hasn’t been B.wasn’tC.hadn’t been D.isn’t16.When the questions got personal during the talk show, the actress ______ in tears as she opened up about the wounds she suffered.A.broke up B.broke down C.broke out D.broke through17.The crazy fans ________ patiently for two hours, and they would wait till the movie star arrived.A.were waiting B.had been waitingC.had waited D.would wait18.Difficulties strengthen the mind, _____ labour does the body.A.if B.asC.for D.so19.By the end of last week,600 people from 50 countries to attend the meeting,with nearly half coming from the United States,Germany and Britain.A.had registered B.have registeredC.registered D.were registered20.—I’m afraid I couldn’t go to your birthday party.I have a test next Monday.—Oh,!You’re my best friend and you must be there!A.go ahead B.come on C.you needn’t D.it doesn’t matter第二部分阅读理解(满分40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。
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2025届广东省重点中学高考临考冲刺英语试卷注意事项:1.答卷前,考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
2.回答选择题时,选出每小题答案后,用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑,如需改动,用橡皮擦干净后,再选涂其它答案标号。
回答非选择题时,将答案写在答题卡上,写在本试卷上无效。
3.考试结束后,将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分(共20小题,每小题1.5分,满分30分)1.Robert had a comfortable childhood, ______up in a pleasant house with a view of the sea.A.grew B.growingC.grown D.to grow2.I________________ a flu when I was on a spring outing with my classmate.A.caught up B.picked upC.took up D.brought up3.——Will you require anything else?——Yes, I like a whisky.A.will B.shall C.should D.might4.More expressways in Sichuan soon to promote the local economy.A.are being built B.will be builtC.have been built D.had been built5.Zhang Xuan, ______ university student from Shanghai, learns ______ art in her spare time.A.an; / B.a; the C.a; / D.an; the6.The government placed _____ on the numbers of foreign cars that could be imported.A.limitations B.administrationC.requirements D.restrictions7._______ many Chinese holidays are directed towards services remembering ancestors, the Ching Ming Festival is beyond doubt the largest.A.Unless B.SinceC.Once D.While8.This football player was accused of taking money for not scoring goals ______.A.by chance B.on end C.in turn D.on purpose9.His children were his pride, and being a devoted father became a top ______ in his life.A.capacity B.anxiety C.priority D.opportunity10.Only when _________hard __________ make your dream come true.A.do you work; you can B.you work; you canC.do you work; can you D.you work; can you11.--- I have been working for more than 30 years! I’m going to retire next month.--- Really? You don’t look a day 40!A.over B.byC.with D.for12.The government has taken some measures to solve the shortage of electricity, but it will be some time_________ the situation improves.A.since B.whenC.unless D.before13.Although he did not do it___________, he definitely had some responsibility.A.instantly B.deliberatelyC.accidentally D.casually14.I’m _______Chinese and I do feel ______Chines e language is ____most beautiful language .A./, the, a B.a, /, the C.a, the, / D.a, /, a15.Julie is one of those women who always the latest fashion.A.put up with B.keep up with C.come up with D.get on with16.—What’s up? Y ou look worried.—Well, I ______ on the problem for 5 hours but I haven’t got a single clue.A.have worked B.workedC.will work D.have been working17.After I left _______ Linchuan No.2 Middle School, I began college classes in _______ September 2010.A.a; the B.不填; the C.the; the D.不填;不填18.– She will finish the project within three days!-- ______________! I could do it in three hours.A.Y ou are right. B.I’m stuck. C.Oh, come on D.Don’t mention it.19.His suggestion_______to see the film Avatar interested every one of us.A.that we go B.which we should go C.that we would go D.we should go20.Li Hua ____ his money for dollars before he went on a holiday in America.A.exchanges B.has exchangedC.will exchange D.had exchanged第二部分阅读理解(满分40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。
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2025届广东省揭阳市揭西县河婆中学高考冲刺押题(最后一卷)英语试卷考生须知:1.全卷分选择题和非选择题两部分,全部在答题纸上作答。
选择题必须用2B铅笔填涂;非选择题的答案必须用黑色字迹的钢笔或答字笔写在“答题纸”相应位置上。
2.请用黑色字迹的钢笔或答字笔在“答题纸”上先填写姓名和准考证号。
3.保持卡面清洁,不要折叠,不要弄破、弄皱,在草稿纸、试题卷上答题无效。
第一部分(共20小题,每小题1.5分,满分30分)1.I don’t think she visited the exhibitio n this morning, ______ she was with me at that time.A.though B.or C.but D.for2.-I _______ in the same position too long. My legs have fallen asleep.-Shake it a little before you get up.A.will sit B.have satC.am sitting D.have been stting3.---Did you visit the famous cultural relics last month?---No, we____ it, but we spent too much time shopping.A.could have visited B.must have visitedC.can't have visited D.shouldn't have visited4.In spite of _________ has been said, quite a lot of people are still uncertain about the state of the country’s economy. A.what B.whichC.that D.as5.Halfway through the chapter ____ I didn’t take anything in.A.did I realize B.had I realizedC.I realized D.I would realize6.—Did Max go to the concert with his family yesterday?—The report scheduled to be handed in tomorrow, he _______ it.A.couldn’t have attended B.needn’t have attendedC.wouldn’t attend D.shouldn’t attend7.You _____ read a book in the sun—it'll do harm to your eyes.A.couldn't B.wouldn't C.needn't D.mustn't8.My new job _______ my travelling all over the country, which means I won’t be able to spend much time with my family.A.takes B.promises C.involves D.causes9.It is sometimes said that a society can be judged ____the way it cares ____its weakest members.A.on; about B.by; for C.under; with D.with; on10.—He is eager to try something he has never tried before.—Oh, I see. That’s _______ he’s different from others.A.when B.where C.how D.what11.As is expected, AI is an area _______ China may appear as a leading force.A.that B.whereC.which D.when12._______ more energy to my study instead of being crazy about computer games, I would be sitting in a comfortable office now.A.If I devoted B.Had I devotedC.Would I be devoted D.Should I be devoted13.Jack’s fellow workers often turn to him for help when trapped in trouble because he is a _____of ideas. A.fountain B.sessionC.diagram D.resource14.This was returned because the person ________ this letter was addressed had died three years ago.A.to whom B.to whichC.which D.whom15.Whether to favor urban development or the preservation of historical sites is especially controversial in China, where there exists rich history, diversified tradition and cultural ________.A.surplus B.deposits C.accounts D.receipts16.—People should stop using their cars and start using public transport.—________. The roads are too crowded as it is.A.All right B.ExactlyC.Go ahead D.Fine17.More and more people prefer to live in the countryside, _______ appeal for them lies in the quiet and slow-paced life. A.who B.WhichC.whose D.what18.Even a small personal computer store vast amounts of information.A.might B.canC.ought to D.has to19.Wild swans’ ________ in the area is a good indication of a better environment.A.exhibition B.escapeC.absence D.appearance20.In spring, the scene on the top of the hill is so appealing that it is ________ my words.A.above B.overC.beyond D.off第二部分阅读理解(满分40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。
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2024届广东省韶关市高考英语考前最后一卷预测卷注意事项:1.答卷前,考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号、考场号和座位号填写在试题卷和答题卡上。
用2B铅笔将试卷类型(B)填涂在答题卡相应位置上。
将条形码粘贴在答题卡右上角"条形码粘贴处"。
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第一部分(共20小题,每小题1.5分,满分30分)1.I don’t think she visited the exhibition this morning, ______ she was with me at that time.A.though B.or C.but D.for2.So difficult____it to work out the problem that I decided to ask Tom for advice.A.I did find B.didI findC.I have found D.have I found3.Sometimes I act as a listening ear for fellow students ________ what is bothering them.A.to talk over B.talked overC.talk over D.having talked over4.I like such houses with beautiful gardens in front, but I don’t have enough money to buy.A.it B.one C.that D.this5.Though winters in Britain are cold and there is usually snow, there are ________ places for skiing.A.some B.many C.few D.a few6.After she became ill, I felt ______ with her—she was cheery while I felt gloomy.A.out of tune B.out of breath C.out of curiosity D.out of mind7.—— How did you find your trip to Water Park in the summer of 2016?——I thoroughly enjoyed it. It was ________ than I expected.A.even much interesting B.far more interestingC.so far interesting D.far from interesting8.Wechat intends to radically change the way ______ people use mobilephones.A./ B.which C.why D.who9.The education system in China is very different from ________ in the USA.A.one B.itC.those D.that10.To tell the truth, I didn’t expect that there were so many people ______ the idea.A.supported B.supporting C.to support D.having supported11.Y ou have a big mouth, Tom. You have told everybody the secret.A.can’t B.mustn’tC.shouldn’t D.mightn’t12.––Are the repairs finished yet?––Yes, they ______ when I came back home.A.would be completed B.would completeC.had completed D.had been completed13.It’s certainly hard work.But, a man who wishes to have a career has to make a great many sacrifices.A.on the contrary B.in addition C.on the other hand D.in that case14.Justin a book about his adventures in Tibet.I hope he can find a good publisher when it is finished.A.was writing B.is currently writing C.has already written D.wrote15.Was it from the lake ______ he often went fishing ______ he saved the drowning girl?A.that; that B.where; whereC.where; that D.that; where16.She ________ to someone on the phone, so I just nodded to her and went away.A.talked B.has talkedC.had talked D.was talking17.________ children believe they can succeed, they will never become totally independent.A.If B.Since C.Unless D.Though18.Looking people in the eye ______ sometimes make them nervous and embarrassed.A.must B.canC.should D.might19.—Would you please wait for a moment while I telephone the reception desk to check?—________.A.I wouldn't mind that B.Sound like funC.I mean it D.Y ou wish20.Scientists have many theories about how the universe into being.A.came B.was coming C.had come D.would come第二部分阅读理解(满分40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。
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第一部分(共20小题,每小题1.5分,满分30分)1.By the time he arrived in Beijing, we _______ there for two days.A.will have stayed B.stay C.have been staying D.had stayed2.Jane’s pale face suggested that she ______ ill and her parents suggested that she ______ a medical exam.A.be; should have B.was; haveC.should be; had D.was; had3.Thanks to the “sugar tax”,food factories have reduced sugar in their products, ________ about 45 million kilograms of sugar.A.to save B.savedC.saving D.having saved4.By the time we ________ from our school, we have been close friends for more than ten years.A.graduated B.will graduateC.are graduating D.graduate5.It’s supposed to be the end of the paperback(简装书) and the __________ of digital media, but some bookstores are surviving the Internet Age with surprising success.A.deadline B.dawnC.dusk D.departure6.Youth is a period of our life we see no limit to our hopes and wishes.A.where B.thatC.what D.when7.My neighbour came to ask me why there was so much noise in my house yesterday afternoon. I told her that some children an English song.A.praticed B.would practice C.have practiced D.were practicing8.Mary seems ________ the bad news, for she looks nice and happy.A.not to have learned B.not to be hearingC.not having learned D.not to be heard9.Jim told us all that _______ he said so at the meeting was right.A.all B.whatC.all that D.that10.Peter survived in the accident when he fell overboard yesterday. He _______ escaped drowning.A.nearly B.slightly C.narrowly D.hardly11.The enquiry________ new facts, the judge had to postpone the trial again.A.to develop B.developedC.having developed D.being developed12.We have brought in a good grain harvest for three years_________.A.on purpose B.on end C.on duty D.on watch13.I am sure that the girl you are going to meet is more beautiful_______ than in her pictures.A.in nature B.in movement C.in the flesh D.in the mood14.A quick review of successes and failures at the end of year will help ________ you year ahead.A.sharpen B.switchC.stretch D.shape15.In this movie going season, women are driving ticket sales to a degree ,if ever, seen before.A.really B.frequentlyC.rarely D.never16.Contrary to popular belief, the ants, hardworking ________ they are, have their time for play.A.because B.while C.as D.where17.As he works in a remote area, he visits his parents only _____A.anxiously B.occasionallyC.practically D.urgently18.Had it not been for his experience in the forest,we ____________ in the battle with the fierce bear.A.hadn't survived B.wouldn't have survivedC.didn't survived D.wouldn't survive19.—What did you say you were reluctant to risk just now?—_________ to high levels of radiation.A.Being exposed B.Having been exposedC.To be exposed D.Exposed20.—You were not listening;what troubled you?—I my coming math exam.A.am thinking about B.was thinking about C.had thought about D.will think about第二部分阅读理解(满分40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。
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完形填空专练AA small boy at a summer camp received a large package of cookies. It was his 1 that sent him the package. He was quite happy and 2 a few, and then placed the rest under his bed.The next day, after lunch, he went to his tent to get a cookie. To his surprise, the box was 3 . That afternoon the camp counselor (营队辅导员), who had been told of the 4 , saw another boy sitting behind a tree e ating the stolen cookies. “That 5 ,” he said to himself, “must be taught not to steal.”He returned to the group and 6 the boy whose cookies had been stolen. “Billy,” he said, “I know who stole your cookies. Will you help me teach hima lesson?”“Well, yes, but aren’t you going to punish him?” asked the 7 boy.“No, that would onl y make him 8 you,” the counselor explained. “I want youto call your mother and ask her to send you another box of 9 .”The boy did as the counselor asked and a few days later 10 another box of cookiesin the mail.“Now,” said the counselor, “the boy who stole your cookies is down by the lake. Go down there and 11 your cookies with him.”“But,” 12 the boy, “he’s the thief.”“I know. But try it, and see what happens.”Half an hour later the camp counselor saw the two come up the hill, walking 13 . The boy who had stolen the cookie s was sincerely tr ying to get the other to accept his knife in payment for the stolen cookies. And the victim was just as 14 refusing the gift from his new friend, saying that a few cookies w eren’t that 15 anyway.1. A. teacher B. mo ther C. coach D. friend2. A. ate B. threw C. kept D. sold3. A. broken B. outstanding C. closed D. missing4. A. robbery B. plan C. theft D. activity5. A. boy B. girl C. soldier D. stranger6. A. saved B. appreciated C. found D. amazed7. A. bored B. puzzled C. ashamed D. frightened8. A. remember B. delight C. admire D. hate9. A. chocolates B. books C. cookies D. knives10. A. received B. sent C. produced D. made11. A. exchange B. share C. discuss D. leave12. A. agreed B. smiled C. sobbed D. objected13. A. normally B. fast C. closely D. faithfully14. A. sincerely B. angrily C. hopefully D. comfortably15. A. delicious B. familiar C. expensive D. importantBAs a parent of a high school student, you may be wondering what to do with yourchild’s free summer break. You may want to think about sending your child to a summer1 so as to keep your child’s mind focused on education.Although high school summer programs are a great way to keep your child focused on learning, they are not 2 for everyone. It is best for you to 3 examine the pros and cons before enrolling (报名) your child in one.Most high school summer programs are educational in 4 . This means that your children will not let their minds turn away from 5 . High school summer programs are 6 for children who love education or for children who find it best whenin school.While not all high schools have a large collection of summer programs to 7 from, many do. These programs include summer school learning programs, which some students are required to 8 . A high school summer program can include a(n) 9 learning program, where mostly educational topics are covered. It is also possibleto find school-sponsored summer programs that focus on 10 activities, like joining a band or playing basketball.However, one of those 11 is that your child’s time will be occupied in the summer. While you may consider this a benefit, your child may12 something else for the summer, like spending time with their friends or getting a summer job. If that is the case, you may need to 13 .The decision as to whether or not you should 14 for a high school summer program for your child is one that you and your teen should make together. Aftera detailed discussion, there is a good chance that your teen may 15 like attending a high school summer program.1. A. camp B. trip C. program D. vacation2. A. suitable B. mysterious C. special D. difficult3. A. finally B. partly C. merely D. firstly4. A. fact B. return C. doubt D. need5. A. break B. education C. work D. discussion6. A. different B. late C. false D. ideal7. A. recover B. suffer C. defend D. choose8. A. develop B. attend C. inform D. notice9. A. expensive B. attractive C. optional D. compulsory10. A. extracurricular B. necessary C. social D. challenging11. A. achievements B. disadvantagesC. arrangementsD. discoveries12. A. hate B. plan C. pay D. forget13. A. relax B. remark C. reconsider D. repeat14. A. apply B. hope C. answer D. care15. A. hardly B. immediately C. occasionall y D. actuallyCI was a new lawyer with a newborn baby. I went to work for a company. I was contractual (合同的) because I had been told there were no 1 positions available. Well, upon my return to work after the Christmas holiday, I 2 that two young white male lawyers had got permanent positions, so I got very 3 .I started at the bottom. First, I talked to my 4 and worked my way all the way up to the CEO. I even 5 to talk to the EOC (平等机会委员会) about race and gender discrimination (性别歧视). They gave in and hired me as a permanent employee.In the 82-year-history of this company there had only been few black lawyers. I was one of the only two. I had so many 6 to deal with. Many mornings I would rise before the sun to take my baby across town to my mo ther’s house so I could makeit to court on time. I felt defeat ed and the job was 7 .Things only grew more terrible when I decided to 8 for one of the ten positionson the Workers’ Compensation (赔偿) Committee of the city. The only black personon the 9 , a man, was retirin g, thus creating a vacant position. He encouraged me to go after the 10 position. Nearly all the committee members made it quite clear that I was n ot wanted and that they would do everything in their 11 to keep me from having that seat. There was one Jewish man, who remained kind to me, though 12 . Though that was more than fifteen years ago, these 13 still bring me to tears.I didn’t get that positi on. After three and a half years, I moved on to another14 that paid ten thousand dollars more. A couple of years later I left the practice of 15 to write books. And I’m happier for it.1. A. permanent B. pleasant C. useful D. interesting2. A. convinced B. learned C. announced D. remembered3. A. ashamed B. frightened C. lucky D. angry4. A. relative B. fellow C. leader D. friend5. A. agreed B. threatened C. advised D. regretted6. A. companies B. complaints C. ideas D. cases7. A. peaceful B. successful C. stressful D. hopeful8. A. leave B. apply C. change D. speak9. A. street B. committee C. beach D. phone10. A. vacant B. impossible C. traditional D. wrong11. A. agreement B. power C. sight D. advice12. A. eventually B. officially C. secretly D. regularly13. A. records B. notes C. diaries D. memories14. A. man B. house C. job D. city15. A. law B. management C. medicine D. designDThough most people consider red to be eye-catching and bees fly right past red flowers, bees cannot see red. Instead, 1 flowers attract others like birds and butterflies.Red has different 2 . In the American culture, red symbolizes love, passion, excitement, power, and danger. However, not every culture in the world sees red this way. For example, in several African cultures, blue is often the 3 associated with love. Yellow symbolizes power in many Asian cultures and in several Native American 4 , yellow, not red, symbolized danger.For thousands of years, the red 5 has come from cochineals(胭脂虫). The Incas(印加人) 6 their cochineals very much. When the Spanish arrived, they also saw the value in the red dye. They 7 so many dead cochineals to Europe at the end of the 16th century that its deep red color created a fashion trend. Many 8 in Europe did not know the red fabrics they loved contained dye from the blood of imported 9 insects. That small detail remained a 10 by the Spanish for many years.Several studies have shown that at a 11 wait staff who wear red shirts or other noticeable clothing 12 more tips from customers. Women who wear red lipstick also make more tips off their customers. As for Americans, the color that is most 13 selected for their dining rooms is mainly red. Even commercial businesses liketo add red to their dining areas. It is difficult to imagine some of this country’s most 14 restaurants without their famous red logos (标志). Would asking for fries be the 15 experience at a fast food place with purple or green arches (拱门)? Most would agree it would not be the same.1. A. bright B. blue C. pretty D. red2. A. meanings B. kinds C. fabrics D. genes3. A. color B. information C. usage D. reason4. A. speeches B. comments C. cultures D. habits5. A. sign B. flower C. cloth D. dye6. A. ignored B. appreciated C. observed D. researched7. A. donated B. limited C. imported D. compared8. A. customers B. farmers C. tourists D. explorers9. A. expensive B. dead C. active D. ugly10. A. lie B. story C. misunderstanding D. secret11. A. college B. restaurant C. office D. factory12. A. give B. get C. leave D. want13. A. partly B. barely C. commonly D. simply14. A. distant B. environmental C. popular D. useful15. A. possibe B. same C. dangerous D. direct参考答案及解析:A有时候,宽容别人的错误,不仅会帮助他人,也会换取对方的真诚和友谊。