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山东德州 2014 届高考英语一轮复习完形填空加强训练 9
Global warming could make humans ___36___, warn scientists who __37___ to have found
__38___ that it caused the world’s first horses to shrink nearly 50 million years ago.
In fact, a team from the universities of Florida and Nebraska says it has found a __39___
between the Earth __40___ up and the size of mammals -- horses, in this __41__, the last time the
world heated up.
The scientists used fossils to __42___ the ___43___ of horses from their earliest appearance
56 million years ago. __44__ temperatures went up their size went __45__, and vice versa(反之
亦然); at one __46__ they were as small as a house cat, said Dr Jonathan Bloch, curator of the
Florida Museum of Natural History, was quoted by the "Daily Mail" as saying.
The scientists say that the __47___ warming could have the same __48__ on mammals -- and
__49__ even make humans smaller. "Horses started out small, about the size of a small dog
__50__ a miniature schnauzer(迷你型雪纳瑞犬). What`s surprising is __51__ after they first
appeared, they then became even smaller and then __52__ increased in size, and that exactly
__53__ to the global warming event, followed by cooling.
"It had been known that mammals were small during that time and that it was warm,
__54__we hadn’t understood that temperature specifically was __55__ the evolution of body
size," Dr Bloch said in the "Science" journal.
36.A. taller B. higher C. shorter D. bigger
37. A. announce B. claim C. declare D. broadcast
38. A. evidence B. result C. sign D. information
39. A. difference B. gap C. condition D. link
40. A. heating B. freezing C. cooling D. clearing
41. A. case B. way C. occasion D. direction
42. A. find B. follow C. date D. allocate
43. A. evolution B. exploration C. growth D. movement
44. A. With B. Because C. While D. As
45. A. up B. away C. out D. down
46. A. situation B. occasion C. point D. place
47. A. international B. current C. past D. huge
48. A. effect B. result C. consequence D. outcome
49. A. could B. must C. should D. would
50. A. as B. like C. with D. of
51. A. whether B. when C. that D. why
52. A. specially B. fortunately C. eventually D. dramatically
53. A. agrees B. subscribes C. corresponds D. caters
54. A. so B. but C. and D. for
55. A. driving B. creating C. working D. operating
2.Directions: For each bland in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A,
B, C and D.Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.
I have a strong faith that families are not only relatives,but sometimes people who turn up and
love you when no one else will.
In May l987, I was living in a Howard Johnson’s motel off Interstate l0 in Houston. My dad and
I 36 a room with two double beds and a bathroom. It was too small for a 15-year-old girl and her
father . Dad’s second marriage was in trouble and my stepmother had 37 us both out of the
house.Dad had no idea what to do with me.And that was when my other family 38 .
Barbara and Roland Beach took me into their home39 their only daughter, Su,my best friend,
asked them to. I lived with them for the next seven years.
Barbara washed my skirts just as she did Su’s. She made sure I had lunch money, doctors’
appointments,help with homework and nightly hugs.Barbara and Roland Beach attended every
football game where Su and I were being cheerleaders.40 I could tell,for the Beaches there was
no difference between Su and me;I was their daughter, too.
When Su and I 41 college they kept my room the same for the entire four years I attended
school. Recently, Barbara presented me with an insurance policy they bought when I first moved
in with them and had continued to pay for 23 years.
The Beaches knew 42 about me when they took me in:They had heard the whole story from
Su.When I was seven,my mother died and from then on my father relied on other people to 43
his kids. Before the time I went to live with the Beaches I believed that life was entirely 44 and
that love was shaky and untrustworthy,I believed that the only person who would take care of me
was me.
45 the Beaches,I would have become a bitter, cynical(愤世嫉俗的)woman.They gave me a
home that allowed me to grow and change.They kept me from being paralyzed by my 46 and they
gave me the confidence to open my heart.
I 47 the family.For me,it wasn’t the family that was there on the day I was born,but the one
that was there for me when I was living in a Howard Johnson’s motel off Interstate 10.
36.A.lived B.shared C.possessed D.owned
37.A.struck B.removed C.kicked D.knocked
38.A.formed B.showed up C.turned over D.came across
39.A.so B.because C.until D.while
40.A.As long as B.As far as C.As soon as D.As much as
41.A.set off B.1eft for C.entered into D.admitted into
42.A.all B.little C.something D.nothing
43.A.supply for B.teach C.encourage D.raising
44.A.different B.unfair C.stressful D.miserable
45.A.Thanks to B.In spite of C.Except for D.But for
46.A.choice B.failure C.past D.present
47.A.doubt about B.care about C.center on D.believe in
3.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。
Some years ago on a hot summer day in south Florida a little boy decided to go for a swim in
the lake behind his house.
He flew into the water, not 36 that as he swam toward the middle of the lake, an
alligator (短吻鳄) was swimming toward the shore. His mother in the 37 was looking out of
the window and saw the two as they got closer and closer together. In great 38 , she ran
toward the water, 39 to her son as loudly as she could. 40 her voice, the little boy
became 41 and made a U-turn to swim to his mother. It was too 42 . Just as he got to her,
the alligator 43 him.
From the dock, the mother caught her little boy by the 44 just as the alligator caught
his legs. That began an incredible war between the two. The alligator was much 45 than the
mother, but the mother was much too 46 to let go. A farmer happened to 47 by, heard
her screams, raced from his truck, took aim and 48 the alligator.
Remarkably, after weeks and weeks in the hospital, the little boy 49 . His legs were
terribly scared by the 50 of the animal. And, on his arms, were deep scratches(抓痕) where
his mother’s 51 dug into his flesh in her effort to hang on to the son she loved.
The newspaper reporter, who 52 the boy, asked if he would 53 his scars(伤疤) to
him. The little boy lifted his pant legs. And then, with obvious 54 , he said to the reporter,
“but look at my arms. I have great 55 on my arms, too. I have them because my Mom
wouldn’t let go.”
36.A. deciding B. realizing C. believing D. pretending
37.A. car B. boat C. yard D. house
38. A. surprise B. excitement C. fear D. disappointment
39.A. shouting B. whistling C. singing D. talking
40.A. Hearing B. Recognizing C. Ignoring D. Missing
41.A. angry B. hopeless C. alarmed D. interested
42.A. early B. late C. slow D. far
43.A. ate B. saw C. heard D. reached
44.A. head B. hands C. arms D. legs
45.A. faster B. heavier C. weaker D. stronger
46.A. surprised B. determined C. terrified D. satisfied
47.A. drive B. fish C. live D. dive
48.A. cut B. shot C. fed D. caught
49.A. retired B. survived C. died D. escaped
50.A. visit B. kiss C. attack D. protection
51.A. words B. palms C. hands D. fingernails
52.A. saved B. cured C. admired D. interviewed
53.A. leave B. give C. show D. describe
54.A. pride B. pain C. effort D. guilty
55.A. scars B. patterns C. designs D. rings
4.阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中,选出最佳选项。
Russ was a lovable kid with a variety of communication challenges—a speech impediment
(语言障碍),dyslexia(诵读困难),and auditory problems. 11 today he is walking
confidently, standing tall to make an acceptance 12 for having been chosen one of the
"Outstanding Young Citizens" in Ocean County, New Jersey 13 his remarkable volunteer
service in the town of Toms River.
As I listened, I closed my eyes. I found myself 14 those memorable moments. My mind
was full of warm images of Russ as a loving, caring youth, a gentle soul, 15 his challenges.
And now, as he stood at the platform,I knew his heart 16 be racing. As Russ continued to
speak, I thought about the fateful day when he was diagnosed with all those impairments(损伤)
and how 17 his tutors would be if they could see him today. Here he was at twenty-nine, being
honored for service as a volunteer 18 . Russ was 19 for organizing clothing for the
homeless, teaching preschool children about fire safety, and for playing Santa Claus for very sick
children by driving up in a fire truck.
Russ thanked his parents for providing him with dignity and for teaching him about morals.
Then, pausing for a few seconds, he 20 us by surprise by touching lovingly on the 21 of his
nephew, Austin. Austin was just three years old when he died from an incurable disease. At that
moment, I had to close my eyes again 22 a different set of tears ran down my cheeks. A
silence
23 the room as Russ owed his volunteer award to Austin He 24 his address by lifting up
the audience with these words, “Austin taught me how to love. ”
I have never thought of this day. 25 , no one had ever thought that Russ would made
26 as the star of the football team, and he had never been voted "most likely to succeed," but he
27 to be a true "star" in his community. Russ became a man of strong character 28 his
unselfish service to others. With so many impairments, Russ now sees and acts 29 with his
heart, His words and deeds inspire everyone who knows him. It is Russ, our son who has shown
us what 30 is.
11. A. While B. Instead C. However D. But
12. A. point B. speech C. call D. appeal
13. A. in spite of B. regardless of C. because of D. in face of
14. A. recalling B. recording C. seizing D. expecting
15. A. facing up to B. living up to C. adding up to D. coming up to
16. A. could B. might C. would D. must
17. A. nervous B. excited C. proud D. surprised
18. A. policeman B. tailor C. tutor D. fireman
19. A. grateful B. responsible C. anxious D. fit
20. A. took B. got C. shocked D. moved
21. A. birth B. achievement C. loss D. disease
22. A. since B. after C. when D. before
23. A. dropped down B. got up C. took off D. fell over
24. A. concluded B. wrote C. delivered D. started
25. A. Generally B. Surprisingly C. Actually D. Increasingly
26. A. it B. him C. one D. that
27. A. happened B. rose C. appeared D. reduced
28. A. at B. on C. by D. in
29. A. cautiously B. generously C. closely D. clearly
30. A. sharing B. love C. sacrifice D. confidence
5.阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中,选出最佳选项。
Sea turtles are found in all warm waters throughout the world. Sea turtles are the___36____ of
the turtles. The largest kind of sea turtle can grow as long as eight feet and ___37___ 1,500
pounds. Even the smallest kind, Kemp’s-Ridley, can ___38___ to 28 inches long and weigh
almost 100 pounds. Many other turtles are small enough to___39___ in your hand. It is difficult to
find population numbers for sea turtles because they do not___40____ shore once they hatch and
reach the ocean, which makes it hard to ___41___ them. Sea turtles___42___ in the water because
they are safer there. They cannot___43___ their heads and feet into their shells like other turtles
can. Sea turtles cannot hide inside their shells __44___ other animals that want to eat them. They
need to move quickly to stay safe.
When the weather ___45___ warm, sea turtles leave the ocean to___46___ their eggs on the
beach. This is the only time they will ever leave the water. Most___47____ turtles spend part of
the time in water___48___ part of the time on land. It is easy to understand___49____ sea turtles
stay in the water. Their___50___ to swim is greater than their ability to walk. Their heavy bodies
and unusual feet make it hard for them to ___51___ on land. They are better___52___ for life in
the water. They are well suited for life in the sea because of__53___ their bodies are made.
The way their feet are made helps sea turtles swim very quickly. Their feet look like long
__54___. When they swim, they flap their feet like a bird flaps its wings. This ___55___ way of
swimming benefits sea turtles. It allows them to escape from their enemies.
36. A. dwarfs B. giants C. mammals D. ancestors
37. A. measure B. weigh C. sell D. sound
38. A. grow up B. bring up C. take up D. go up
39. A. suit B. fit C. match D. seize
40. A. go to B. turn to C. back to D. return to
41. A. keep up with B. keep track of
C. keep in touch with D. keep to
42. A. swim B. hide C. sleep D. stay
43. A. push B. draw C. drag D. pull
44. A. away B. from C. for D. to
45. A. becomes B. turns C. changes D. leads
46. A. lay B. lie C. laid D. lain
47. A. the other B. another C. other D. others’
48. A. but B. and C. or D. so
49. A. when B. where C. why D. as
50. A. technique B. talent C. ability D. opportunity
51. A. walk B. travel C. wander D. play
52. A. adopted B. adapted C. adequate D. admitted
53. A. the way B. the manner C. the method D. the shape
54. A. paddles B. sticks C. wings D. tails
55. A. abnormal B. unusual C. ordinary D. unbelievable
6.阅读下面短文,从短文后各题的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中,选出适合填入对应空白处的
最佳选项。
My job was to make classroom observations and encourage a training program that would
enable students to feel good about themselves and take charge of their lives. Donna was one of the
volunteer teachers who participated in this 26 .
One day, I entered Donna’s classroom, took a seat in the back of the room and 27 . All
the students were working 28 a task. The student next to me was filling her page with “I
Can’ts.” “I can’t kick the soccer ball.” “I can’t get Debbie to like me.” Her page was half full and
she showed no 29 of stopping. I walked down the row and found 30 was writing
sentences, describing things they couldn’t do.
By this time the activity aroused my 31 , so I decided to check with the teacher to see
what was going on 32 I noticed she too was busy writing. “I can’t get John’s mother to
come for a parents’ meeting.” I felt it best not to 33 .
After another ten minutes, the students were 34 to fold the papers in half and bring them
to the front. They placed their “I Can’t” statements into an empty shoebox. Then Donna 35
hers. She put the lid on the box, tucked it under her arm and headed out the door. Students
followed the teacher. I followed the students. Halfway down the hallway Donna got a shovel from
the tool house, and then marched the students to the farthest corner of the playground. There they
began to 36 . The box of “I Can’ts” was placed at the 37 of the hole and then quickly
covered with dirt. At this point Donna announced, “Boys and girls, please join hands and 38
your heads.” They quickly formed a circle around the grave.
Donna delivered the eulogy (悼词). “Friends, we gathered here today to 39 the memory
of ‘I Can’t.’ He is 40 by his brothers and sisters ‘I Can’ and ‘I Will’. May ‘I Can’t’ rest in
41 . Amen!”
She turned the students 42 and marched them back into the classroom. They celebrated
the 43 of “I Can’t”. Donna cut a large tombstone from paper. She wrote the words “I Can’t”
at the top and the date at the bottom, then hung it in the classroom. On those rare occasions when a
student 44 and said, “I Can’t,” Donna 45 pointed to the paper tombstone. The student
then remembered that “I Can’t” was dead and chose other statement.
26. A. job B. project C. observation D. course
27. A. checked B. noticed C. watched D. waited
28. A. on B. with C. as D. for
29. A. scenes B. senses C. marks D. signs
30. A. nobody B. somebody C. everyone D. anyone
31. A. curiosity B. suspect C. sympathy D. worry
32. A. and B. or C. but D. so
33. A. insert B. interrupt C. talk D. request
34. A. taught B. shown C. forced D. instructed
35. A. added B. wrote C. made D. folded
36. A. cry B. pray C. dig D. play
37. A. back B. bottom C. top D. edge
38. A. drop B. raise C. fall D. lift
39. A. keep B. thank C. forgive D. honor
40. A. remembered B. punished C. removed D. replaced
41. A. silence B. heart C. peace D. memory
42. A. down B. up C. off D. around
43. A. birth B. passing C. loss D. starting
44. A. awoke B. reminded C. forgot D. apologized
45. A. simply B. hardly C. seriously D. angrily
试卷答案
1.文章概述:本文介绍了一队研究人员发现全球变暖可能会使人变矮,并用马在进化过程中
大小的变化与气候的联系加以证明。
36. 选 C。全球变暖会使人类变矮。下文出现。
37. 选 B。声称已经找到全球变暖将 5 千万年前最初出现的马变小的证据的科学家警告人们。
38. 选 A。同上。
39. 选 D。一个来自福罗里达州大学和内布拉斯加大学的团体说他们已经发现了全球变暖和
哺乳动物的大小的联系。
40. 选 A。同上。
41. 选 A。这一案例中马变矮的现象是上一次全球变暖时发生的。
42. 选 B。科学家用化石来追溯马从 5600 万年前诞生至今的进化历程
43. 选 A。同上。
44. 选 D。随着气温的上升,马的个头变小,反之马的个头就变大。
45. 选 D。同上。
46. 选 C。《每日邮报》引用佛罗里达自然历史博物馆馆长乔纳森•布洛赫博士的话说,它们
曾一度像家猫那么小。At one point 一度,曾经。
47. 选 B。科学家称,当前的全球变暖可能也会对哺乳动物产生同样的影响,甚至可能会让
人类的个子也变小。
48. 选 A。同上。
49. 选 A。could 表可能性。
50. 选 B。布洛赫博士在《科学》杂志中写道:“马最初的个头很小,和一只小狗的个头差
不多,大约也就像一只迷你型雪纳瑞犬那么大。
51. 选 C。令人惊讶的是,在马诞生后过了一段时间,它们的个子变得更小,之后个头又显
著变大,而这些变化与全球变暖和变冷正好是相对应的。
52. 选 D。同上。dramatically 显著地。
53. 选 C。同上。Correspond to 和……一致。
54. 选 B。“我们已经知道哺乳动物在那个时期个头较小,而那个时期气候也较暖,但我们
还未意识到正是温度驱动着身体大小的进化。”
55. 选 A。同上。drive 驱使。
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