1、上海高考英語備考訓練 / 8高中英語題型訓練中級Unit 1, 語法填空American writer Toni Morrison was born in 1931 in Ohio. She (1) (raise)in an African American family filled with songs and stories of Southern myths, which later shaped her prose 散文 (). Her happy family life led to her excellent performancein school, (2) there was

2、 the atmosphere of racial discrimination in the society.After graduating from college, Morrison started to work as a teacher and got married in 1958. Several years later, her marriage began to fail. For a temporary escape, she joined a small writers group, (3) each member wasrequired to bring a stor

3、y or poem for discussion. She wrote a story (4) (base)on the life of a girl she knew in childhood who had prayed to God for blue eyes. The story was well received by the group, but then she put it away, (5) (think) shewas done with it.In 1964, Morrison got divorced and devoted herself to (6) (write)

4、. Oneday, she dusted off the story she had written for the writersup and decided to gromake (7) into a novel. She drew on her memories from childhood andexpanded upon them using her imagination (8)the characters developeda life of their own. The Bluest Eye was eventually published in 1970. From 1970

5、 to 1992, Morrison published five more novels.In her novels, Morrison brings in different elements of the African American past, their struggles, problems and cultural memory. In Song of Solomon, for example, Morrison tells the story of an African American man and his search for identity (身份)in his

6、culture. The novels and other works won her several prizes. In 1993, Morrison received (9) Nobel Prize in Literature. She is the eighth woman and the firstAfrican American woman (10) (win) the honor.Negative effects of gossip“ Did you hear what happened to Adam Last Friday L?indsey wh” ipers to Tori

7、 . With her eyes shining, Tori brags， “ You bet I did,Sean told me two days ago. Who” are Lindsey and Tori talking about? It just happened to be yours truly. I can tell you that (1)they are saying is not nice and not even true.Still,L indsey and Tori aren tvery different from most students here at L

8、inton High School, including me. Many of our conversations are gossip. I have noticed three effects of gossip: it can hurt people, it can give gossipers a strange kind of satisfaction, and it can cause social pressures in a group.An important negative effect of gossip is that it can hurt the person

9、(2)(talk)about.Usually,gossip spreads information about a topic - breakups, trouble at home, even dropping out - (3)a person would rather keep secret.The more embarrassingor shameful the secret is(, 4) (juicy) the gossip it makes.Probably the worsttype of gossip is the absolute lie.People ofen think

10、 of gossipe(rs5) harmless,butcruel lies can cause pain.If we know that gossip can be harmful, then why do so many of us do it? The answer lies in (6) effect of gossip:the satisfaction it gives us.Sharing the latestrumor can make a person feel important because he or she knows something that others d

11、on t.Similarly,hearing the latest rumor can make a person feel like part of the “ in group. ” In other words,gos(s7ip) _is(satisfy) because it gives people a sense of belonging or even superiority.Gossip also can have a third effect: it (8) (stengthen) unwritten,unspokenrules about how people should

12、 act. Professor David Wilson explains that gossip is important in policing behaviors in a group.Translated into high school terms, this means that if everybody you hang around with is laughing at what John wore or what Jane said, then you can bet that wearing or saying something similar will get you

13、 the same kind of negative attention.The do s(9a) n_d_d_o n(co nvtse y) through gossipwill never show up in any student handbook.The effects of gossip vary depending on the situation.The next time you feel the urge (10) (spread) the latest news, think about why you want to gossip and whateffects you

14、r “ juicy s mtoirgyht ha” ve.此題可改為閱讀理解題The author uses a conversation at the beginning of the passage to .introduce a topic.present an argument.describe the characters.clarify his writing purpose.In the auther s op miniaonny, people like to gossip because it .gives them a feeling of pleasure.helps t

15、hem to make more friends.makes them better at telling stories.enables them to meet important people.Professor David Wilson think that gossip can .provide students with written rules.help people watch their own behaviors.force school to impove student handbooks.attract the police s attention to group

16、 behaviors.What advice does the author give in the passag？ eNever become a gossiper.Stay away from gossipers.Don t let gossip turn into lies.D.Think twice before you gossip.此題也可作為概要寫作題Answer:Gossip is very common and it has three effects. Gossipers hurt people by exposing shameful secrets or lies ab

17、out the victim. Gossip also gives gossipers satisfaction for gossip makes them feel superior and part of the group. Social pressures resulted from gossip make people watch their behavior and conform to the group. People should consider the effects before gossiping.Unit 2, 十一選十A. equal B. demanding C

18、. benefits D. employ E. reach F. increase G. access H. convey I. conditions J. superior K. approachedThere is distinction between reading for information and reading for understanding. 1.Thus, we can (1)the word“ reading ” in two distinct senses.The first sense is the one in which we read newspapers

19、, magazines, or anything else. We can get (2) to the content of those materials easily. Such materialsmay increase our store of information, but they cannot improve our understanding. And clearly we don t have any difficulty in gaining the new information, for our understanding was (3) to them befor

20、e we started. Otherwise, we would havefelt the shock of puzzlement.The second sense is the one in which we read something that at first we do not completely understand. Here the thing to be read is at the first sight better or higher than the reader. The writer is communicating something that can (4

21、)thereader s understand i2n.gS.uch communication between unequals must be possible. Otherwise one person could never learn from another. Here“ learning ” meansunderstanding more, not remembering more information.What are the (5) in this kind of reading? First, there is inequality inunderstanding. 3.

22、Thew riter must be “ (6) ” to the reader in understanding.Besides, his book must (7) something he possesses and his potential readerslack. Second, the reader must be able to overcome this inequality in some degree. And he should always try to (8)the same level of understanding with the writer. Ifthe

23、 equality is (9) , success of communication is achieved.4.Besides gaining information and understanding, there s another goal ofreading-entertainment. It is the least (10) and requires the least amount ofeffort. Everyone who knows how to read can read for entertainment if he wants to. In fact, any b

24、ook that can be read for understanding or information can probably be read for entertainment as well.此題改為六選四：空格如上加橫線部分。A The writer should have a better communicating skill.B Such communication between unequals must be possible.C. Besides gaining information and understanding, there s another goal o

25、freading entertainment.D The writer must be “ superior ” to the readsetra innd uinngd. erThus, we can employ the word “ reading ” in two distinct senses.Reading for entertainment is capable of increasing our understanding for information.Unit 3, 完型填空The people of the Makah Nation have lived on Washi

26、ngton State Osly mpic Peninsula for thousands of years. They call themselves Kwi-dich-cha-at, which 41 “ people who live by the rocks and seagulls.” The shorter name of Makah, bestowed on them by neighboring Native American peoples, means “ generous with food. ”Before the white settlers arrived in t

27、he American Northwest, the Makah hunted gray and humpback whales from canoes made from the western red cedar tree. Whales 42meat, blubber, and bone for food, oil, and utensils. The Makahenjoyed a lively trade in whale products with other Native Americans and later withan intensity and efficiency tha

28、t quickly 43the numbers of these creatures.The Makah relationship to the whales, on the other hand, was as much 44asmaterial. Whales and whaling were _45in their songs and dances. Images ofwhales were 46into blankets and baskets and carved in stone and wood. Bythe 1920s, with local whales on the bri

29、nk of _47, the Makah stopped huntingthem altogether.Through _48_ conservation measures, whales returned to the waters off the Olympic Peninsula soon. In the 1970s, archeologists discovered many objects that confirmed the long and significant relationship between the Makah and whales. This awareness

30、49 a cultural resurgence(復 興 ) that included a focus ontraditional foods and the health problems some linked to changes in the Makah diet, particularly the 50from it of sea mammal meat.Eventually, the Makah decided to resume hunting whales. Although their plans faced strong opposition from different

31、 groups, they cited an 1885 treaty signed with the U.S. government that _51the right to continue this practice. After years ofplanning, the Makah _52 the first hunt for the late fall of 1998. Theysucceeded in bringing in a gray whale about six months later. Today the Makah hunt whales in the 53wayfr

32、om large seagoing canoes, using harpoons. Diversenter the water and tie the killed whale s jaws shut to prevent the animal from sinking.The whales are finally towed to shore and cut into pieces 54 traditionalrituals. The blubber and meat is distributed among Makah families. No part of the whale can

33、be sold _55, although artifacts that Makah carvers make from bonesare often available for purchase.41. A. guidesB.ignoresC. meansD.admires42. A. providedB. separatedC. consumedD.wasted43. A. decreasedB.increasedC. countedD.divided44. A. artificialB.theoreticalC. spiritualD.physical45. A. issuesB.ver

34、sionsC. subjectsD.requests46. A. putB.transferredC. printedD.woven47. A. extinctionB. collapseC. destructionD.disaster48. A. simpleB.moderateC. aggressiveD. temporary49. A. contributed toB.added toC. referred toD.responded to50. A. abundanceB. disappearanceC. diversityD. familiarity51. A. demandedB.

35、avoidedC. retainedD. guaranteed52. A. scheduledB.continuedC. stoppedD.described53. A. convenientB.traditionalC. practicalD.properB. as a result ofD. at the cost ofC. commercially D. cheaply54. A. in accordance withC. in place of55. A. globally B. secretlyTwo of the saddest words in the English langu

36、age are“ if only ” . I live my lifewith the goal of never having to say those words, because they convey (1) , lostopportunities, mistakes, and disappointmentA. nd sometimes the words “ if only ” go with terrible (2) . Think about how many times you have heard aboutsomething awful happening, (3)by i

37、f“ only he had called her back to make sureshe was okay ” or “ if only I had investigated that noise”My father is famous in our family for saying,“ Take the extra minute to do it. ” I alwaytsry to (5) by the “ extra minute ” rule. When my children wereyoung and likely to cause (6), I always thought

38、about what I could do to avoid an“ if only ” moment, whether it was something minor like moving a cup full of hot coffee away from the edge of a counter, or something that required a little more work such as taping padding 襯墊() onto the sharp corners of a glass coffee table.I don t only avoid those

39、“ if only ” moments wh(7e)n_ i_t _c_o_m. Iets to s equally important to avoid “ if only ” in( 8o)u_r_p_e_r_s.oWnael all know people who lost a loved one and regretted that they had foregone (let go of) a (an) (9)to say “ I love you ” or “ I forgive you. ” When my father announced he was going to th

40、eye doctor across from my (10)on Good Friday.I told him that it was a holidayfor my company and I wouldnt be here. But then I thought about the fact that hes 84 years old and I realized that I shouldnt (11)an opportunity to see him. I calledhim and told him I had (12) to go to work on my day off aft

41、er all.I know there will still be occasions when I have to say “ if only ” about something, but my life is definitely better because of my (13)of doing everything possibleto avoid that eventuality. And even though it takes an extra minute to do something right, or it (14) takes an hour or two in my

42、busy schedule to make a personalconnection, I know that I m doing the right thing. I m buying myself peace of mind and that s the best kin(d1 5o)ffor my emotional well-being.A. regretB. shock C.misery D. puzzleA. expectations B. conditions C. failures D. tragediesA. accompanied B. determined C. repo

43、rted D. heardA. well B. right C. quickly D. clearlyA. work B. learn C. live D.teachA. difficulties B. accidents C. damage D. troublesA. concerns B. routines C. safety D. lifeA. communication B. affairs C. information D. relationshipsA. oppportunity B. wish C. purpose D. abilityA. placeB. office C. s

44、chool D. hospitalA. turn offB. escape from C. give up D. call offA. agreed B. decided C. happened D. appliedA. opportunities B. policy C. arrangements D. introductionA. occationally B. undoubtedly C. particularly D. thoroughlyA. preparation B. expectation C. approval D. insurance此題可改為閱讀理解題Which of t

45、he following is an example of the extra minute rule?Start the car the moment everyone is seated.Leave the room for a minute with the iron working.Wait for an extra minute so that the steak tastes better.Move an object out of the way before it trips someone.The author decided to go to her office on G

46、ood Friday to .keep her appointment with the eye doctormeet her father who was already an old manjoin in the holiday celebration of the companyfinish her work before the deadline approachedThe underlined word foregone in Paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to .A. abandoned B. lacked C. avoided D .took

47、What is the best title for the passage?The Emotional Well-beingThe Two Saddest WordsThe Most Useful Rule D.The Peace of MindUnit 4, 六選四Today, one out of five plastic soda bottles is recycled in the United States.The problem appears to be more troublesome in newly constructed homes rather than old on

48、es.A discard remains a discard until somebody figures out how to give it a second life and until economic arrangements exist to give that second life value.In many areas, the East Coast especially, recycling is already the least expensive waste-management option.Within a year, consumers had returned

49、 millions of aluminum cans and glass and plastic bottles.In 1993, New York State ordered stores to charge a deposit on beverage containers. (1)Plenty of companies were eager to accept the aluminum andglass as raw materials for new products, but because few could figure out what to do with the plasti

50、c, much of it wound up buried in landfills. The problem was not limited to New York. Unfortunately, there were too few uses for second-hand plastic.(2)The reason for the change is that now there are dozens of companiesacross the country buying discarded plastic soda bottles and turning them into fen

51、ce posts, paint brushes, etc. As the New York experience shows, recycling involves more than simply separating valuable materials from the rest of the rubbish. (3)Without adequate markets to absorb materials collected for recycling, throwaways actually depress prices for used materials.Shrinking lan

52、dfill space, and rising costs for burying and burning rubbish are forcing local governments to look more closely at recycling. (4)For every tonof waste recycled, a city avoids paying for its disposal, which, in parts of New York, amounts to savings of more than $100 per ton. Recycling also stimulate

53、s the local economy by creating jobs and trims the pollution control and energy costs of industries that make recycled products by giving them a more refined raw material.此題可改為閱讀理解題What regulation was issued by New York State concerning beverage containers? A. A fee should be charged on used contain

54、ers for recycling.Throwaways should be collected by the state for recycling.Consumers had to pay for beverage containers and could get their money back on returning them.Beverage companies should be responsible for collecting and reusing discarded plastic soda bottles.The returned plastic bottles in

55、 New York used to .be turned into raw materia1sbe separated from other rubbishhave a second-life valueend up somewhere undergroundThe key problem in dealing with returned plastic beverage containers is .how to reduce their recycling coststo sell them at a profitable pricehow to turn them into useful

56、 thingsto lower the prices for used materialsRecycling has become the first choice for the disposal of rubbish because .recycling causes litt1e pollutionother methods are more expensiverecycling has great appeal for the joblesslocal governments find it easy to manageIt can be concluded from the pass

57、age that .recycling is to be recommended both economically and environmentallylocal governments in the U. S. can expect big profits from recyclingrubbish is a potential remedy for the shortage of raw materialslandfills will sti1l be widely used for waste disposal.Unit 5, 中譯英1，不要浪費時間做無用的事。(waste)2，直到

58、我學了這篇課文才知道茶的益處。(not until)3，那個年輕的女孩聲稱她決不會被抓到考試作弊。(means, catch)4，那些能夠在大的災難中幸存下來的人都有著堅強的意志克服生活中的種種困難。 (survive)Don t waste time in doing useless things.I didn t realize the benefit of tea until I learned this text.That young girl means that she will never be caught cheating in the exam.Those who can surviv