2013屆高三英語二輪專題復習：完形填空1.Global warming could make humans _36_, warn scientists who _37_ to have found _38_ that it caused the worlds 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(迷你型雪納瑞犬). Whats 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 hadnt understood that temperature specifically was _55_ the evolution of body size, Dr Bloch said in the Science journal.36A. taller B. higher C. shorter D. bigger37. A. announce B. claim C. declare D. broadcast38. A. evidence B. result C. sign D. information39. A. difference B. gap C. condition D. link40. A. heating B. freezing C. cooling D. clearing41. A. case B. way C. occasion D. direction42. A. find B. follow C. date D. allocate43. A. evolution B. exploration C. growth D. movement44. A. With B. Because C. While D. As45. A. up B. away C. out D. down46. A. situation B. occasion C. point D. place47. A. international B. current C. past D. huge48. A. effect B. result C. consequence D. outcome49. A. could B. must C. should D. would50. A. as B. like C. with D. of51. A. whether B. when C. that D. why52. A. specially B. fortunately C. eventually D. dramatically53. A. agrees B. subscribes C. corresponds D. caters54. A. so B. but C. and D. for55. A. driving B. creating C. working D. operating2.Directions: For each bland in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and DFill 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 Johnsons 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 fatherDads second marriage was in trouble and my stepmother had 37 us both out of the houseDad had no idea what to do with meAnd 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 Sus. She made sure I had lunch money, doctors appointments，help with homework and nightly hugsBarbara and Roland Beach attended every football game where Su and I were being cheerleaders40 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 SuWhen 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(憤世嫉俗的)womanThey gave me a home that allowed me to grow and changeThey kept me from being paralyzed by my 46 and they gave me the confidence to open my heart. I 47 the familyFor me，it wasnt 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 Johnsons motel off Interstate 10.36Alived Bshared Cpossessed Downed37Astruck Bremoved Ckicked Dknocked38Aformed Bshowed up Cturned over Dcame across39Aso Bbecause Cuntil Dwhile40AAs long as BAs far as CAs soon as DAs much as41Aset off B1eft for Centered into Dadmitted into42Aall Blittle Csomething Dnothing43Asupply for Bteach Cencourage Draising44Adifferent Bunfair Cstressful Dmiserable45AThanks to BIn spite of CExcept for DBut for46Achoice Bfailure Cpast Dpresent47Adoubt about Bcare about Ccenter on Dbelieve in3.閱讀下面短文，從短文后各題所給的四個選項（A、B、C和D）中選出可以填入空白處的最佳選項。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 (短吻鱷) 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 mothers 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(傷疤) 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 wouldnt let go.” 36.A. decidingB. realizingC. believingD. pretending37.A. carB. boatC. yardD. house38. A. surpriseB. excitementC. fearD. disappointment39.A. shoutingB. whistlingC. singingD. talking40.A. HearingB. RecognizingC. IgnoringD. Missing41.A. angryB. hopelessC. alarmedD. interested42.A. earlyB. lateC. slowD. far43.A. ateB. sawC. heardD. reached44.A. headB. handsC. armsD. legs45.A. fasterB. heavierC. weakerD. stronger46.A. surprisedB. determinedC. terrifiedD. satisfied47.A. driveB. fishC. liveD. dive48.A. cutB. shotC. fedD. caught49.A. retiredB. survivedC. diedD. escaped50.A. visitB. kissC. attackD. protection51.A. wordsB. palmsC. handsD. fingernails52.A. savedB. curedC. admiredD. interviewed53.A. leaveB. giveC. showD. describe54.A. prideB. painC. effortD. guilty55.A. scarsB. patternsC. designsD. rings4.閱讀下面短文，掌握其大意，從每題所給的A、B、C、D四個選項中，選出最佳選項。Russ was a lovable kid with a variety of communication challengesa speech impediment（語言障礙），dyslexia（誦讀困難），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（損傷） 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. But12. A. point B. speech C. call D. appeal13. A. in spite of B. regardless of C. because of D. in face of14. A. recalling B. recording C. seizing D. expecting15. A. facing up to B. living up to C. adding up to D. coming up to16. A. could B. might C. would D. must17. A. nervous B. excited C. proud D. surprised18. A. policeman B. tailor C. tutor D. fireman19. A. grateful B. responsible C. anxious D. fit20. A. took B. got C. shocked D. moved21. A. birth B. achievement C. loss D. disease22. A. since B. after C. when D. before23. A. dropped down B. got up C. took off D. fell over24. A. concluded B. wrote C. delivered D. started25. A. Generally B. Surprisingly C. Actually D. Increasingly26. A. it B. him C. one D. that27. A. happened B. rose C. appeared D. reduced28. A. at B. on C. by D. in29. A. cautiously B. generously C. closely D. clearly30. A. sharing B. love C. sacrifice D. confidence5.閱讀下面短文，掌握其大意，從每題所給的A、B、C、D四個選項中，選出最佳選項。 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, Kemps-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.dwarfsB.giantsC.mammals D.ancestors37.A.measureB.weighC.sell D.sound38.A.grow upB.bring upC.take upD.go up39.A.suitB.fit C.matchD.seize40.A.go toB.turn toC.back toD.return to41.A. keep up withB. keep track ofC. keep in touch withD. keep to42.A.swimB.hideC.sleepD.stay43.A.push B.draw C.dragD.pull44.A.awayB.fromC.forD.to45.A.becomesB.turnsC.changesD.leads46.A.layB.lieC.laidD.lain47.A.the otherB.another C.otherD.others48.A.butB.andC.orD.so49.A.whenB.where C.why D.as50.A.technique B.talentC.ability D.opportunity51.A.walkB.travelC.wanderD.play52.A.adoptedB.adaptedC.adequate D.admitted53.A.the wayB.the mannerC.the method D.the shape54.A.paddles B.sticksC.wingsD.tails55.A.abnormalB.unusualC.ordinaryD.unbelievable6.閱讀下面短文，從短文后各題的A、B、C、D四個選項中，選出適合填入對應空白處的最佳選項。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 Donnas 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 Cants.” “I cant kick the soccer ball.” “I cant 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 couldnt 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 cant get Johns 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 Cant” 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 Cants” 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 (悼詞). “Friends, we gathered here today to 39 the memory of I Cant. He is 40 by his brothers and sisters I Can and I Will. May I Cant rest in 41 . Amen!”She turned the students 42 and marched them back into the classroom. They celebrated the 43 of “I Cant”. Donna cut a large tombstone from paper. She wrote the words “I Cant” 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 Cant,” Donna 45 pointed to the paper tombstone. The student then remembered that “I Cant” was dead and chose other statement. 26. A. job B. project C. observationD. course27. A. checked B. noticed C. watchedD. waited28. A. on B. with C. as D. for29.