短文填空专项训练

短文填空专项训练

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，在空格内填入一个恰当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空。

短文一

In only fifth years, English has developed into the language most ___ 1___ (wide) spoken and used in the world. English is the working language of most international ___2___ (organize), international trade and tourism. Businessmen and tourists often come to China without being able to speak Chinese. Chinese businessmen, taxi divers and students communicate ___3___ them using English. English is also the language of ___4___ (globe) culyure, such as popular music and the Internet. You can listen to English songs ___5___ the radio or use English ___6___ (communicate) with people ___7___ are around the world through the Internet. With so many people communicating ___8___ English every day, ___9___ will become more and more important to have ___10___ good command of English.

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短文二

Keeping in touch with our friends is an important part of friendship. This does not mean that ___1___ have to write or call our friends every day. It does mean, however, that we ___2___ care enough about our friends to find out how they are doing from time to time.

People have different habits about keeping in touch with others. Some like to call their friends, sometimes many times ___3___ day. Others prefer to e-mail their friends. Still ___4___ prefer writing letters so that they can include photos or interesting articles ___5___ the envelopes along with their letters. Some even write postcards while they are on vacation ___6___ send them to friends.

Every king of communication is important. It is ___7___ important what kind of call we make or letter we send. ___8___ is important is that we let others know we care about them.

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短文三

Robert Burns is the most famous poet to write in Scots, the traditional language of Scotland.

Born in Ayrshire, Scotland to a poor farming family, his parents made sure that he was well educated as a child. In 1783 he started composing poetry ___1___ a traditional style using the Ayrshire dialect of Scots. These poems were well received ___2___ (local) and in 1786 they were published in the volume, Poems,Chiefly, ___3___ made him famous in Scotland overnight.

___4___, his fame was not accompanied by money and he found ___5___ necessary to return to farming.