2012-2013高一完形填空阅读理解一套Word版

1、第二节：完形填空（共20小题；每小题l.5分，满分30分） 阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从3655各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项.In the past, man did not have to think about the protection of his environment. There were few people on the earth, and natural resources seemed to be 16 .Today things are 17 , the world has become too 18 . We are using up

2、our natural resources too quickly, and at the same time we are 19 our environment with dangerous chemicals. If we continue to do this, human life on the earth 20 not survive（生存）.Everyone 21 today that if too many fish are taken from the sea, there will soon be none left. Yet, with modern fishing 22

3、, more and more fish are caught. We know that if too many trees are cut down, 23 will disappear and nothing will grow on the land. Yet, we 24 to use bigger and more powerful machines to 25 more and more trees.We realize that if rivers are polluted with waste products from factories, we will die. 26

4、, in most countries wastes are 27 put into rivers or into the sea, and there are 28 laws to stop this.We know, too, that if the 29 of the world continues to rise at the present rate, in a few years there will not be enough 30.What can we do to solve these problems ?It we eat more vegetables and less

5、 31 , there will be more food available for everyone. Land that is used to grow crops 32 five times more people than land where animals are kept.Our natural resources will 33 longer if we learn to recycle them.The world population will not rise so quickly if people use modern methods of birth 34 .Fi

6、nally, if we educate people to think about the problems, we shall have a better and clearer35 in the future.16A. beautiful B. unlimited C. rare D. valuable17A. common B. the same C. changeable D. different18A. crowded B. small C. dirty D. busy39A. protecting B. saving C. polluting D. fighting20A. mu

7、st B. will C. shall D. could 21A. wonders B. realizes C. consider D. discovers22A. poles B. boats C. methods D. ideas23A mountains B. the sea C. trees D. forests24A. continue B. have C. start D. go25A. give out B. go out C. come down D. cut down26A. Thus B. However C. Generally speaking D. Therefore

8、27A. still B. even C. also D. certainly28A. too many B. a few C. some D. few29A. production B. pollution C. population D. revolution30A. houses B. vegetables C. food D. lives31A. fruit B. meat C. fish D. grain32A. feeds B. increases C. supplies D. helps33A. use B. stay C. keep D. last34A. control B.

9、 born C. plan D. reward35A. nature B. sea C. planet D. ForestThe Dragon Boat Festival is one of the major Chinese festivals officially celebrated in China on the fifth day of the fifth month of the Chinese lunar calendar. The occasion is typically celebrated during the summer months with boat races

10、and competitions, especially in the southern provinces of China which have many rivers and lakes. In the West and other countries of eastern Asia, “Duan Wu” or “Duan Yang” this festive occasion is also known as the “Double Fifth Day”.While there are many stories about the origin of the “Double Fifth

11、 Day”, the myth of Qu Yuan is popularly held to be the actual reason behind the origin of the festival. Qu Yuan was a third century poet and political figure of the State of Chu ( situated in present-day Hunan and Hubei provinces). He was a minister during the Warring States Period (475-221BC) of Ch

12、inese history. The story about Qu Yuan has been deeply rooted in Chinese culture and in believed by many to be the main factor for the origin of the festival. However, scholars and historians have pointed out that a number of popular traditions associated with the festival already existed even befor

13、e Qu Yuan and they have gone on to suggest many other origins of the festival. Studies have shown that the nature of celebrations related to the festival is characteristic of the celebration of the harvest of winter wheat and other such crop festivals of ancient Chinese agricultural society. Scholar

14、s suggest that similar celebrations had long existed in many other parts of China and with increased interaction between people in different regions of the nation, these festivals finally got merged(合并) and acquired an independent identity.36. How do Chinese celebrate the “Duan Wu ” festivals ?A. To

15、 have boat races and competitions. B. To eat eggs and zongziC. To put up couplets. D. To visit friends and relatives.37. When did the festival come into being ?A. After Qu Yuan died. B. During the Warring States PeriodC. Before the Spring and autumn period. D. Before Qu Yuan was born.38. Which of th

16、e following can describe this festival ?A. It is held in honor of Qu Yuan.B. It consists of many festivals and finally has its own character.C. Its only celebrated in China.D. It is a festival for praying the next year harvest.39. Whats the best title of the passage ?A. Double Fifth Day Festival.B.

17、Festival for Qu Yuan.C. The origin of Duan Wu.D. Chinese traditional festival.When an angry dog began a crazy attack on Timo and Carlos Perez, there was only one thing in Timos mind to keep his younger brother from the attack. The dog had run away from a nearby business area and had made its way to

18、the boys backyard in Homestead, South Florida, where they were playing with a neighborhood friend.When the attack happened, six-year-old Timo was not scared or worried about his own safety. He just knew it was up to him to protect his four-year-old brother and their friend, also four.The two younger

19、 boys hid under a truck in the yard while the dogs teeth bit into Timos arm, shoulder and head. Using his body as a fence(篱笆) between the dog and the younger boys, Timo lay down beside the truck and refused to move as the mad attack continued and the younger boys cowered in terror behind him. Finall

20、y the dog broke off the attack and ran away. Only then did Timo look for help, and was rushed to Miami Childrens Hospital, where he had operations in his shoulder and arm. He was told to be a fully healthy again.News of Timos selfless act is known quickly, in his neighborhood and beyond, and now he

21、is something of a small famous person. A neighbor said, “It just amazes(使惊奇) me, how such a young boy protected his brother! This brought tears to my eyes. What a man he will grow up to be! He is a true hero!” Interviewed by WSVN-TV news, the boy looked puzzled(困惑不解的) by all the attention and was pl

22、easantly matter-of-fact(理所当然的)when asked whether he was now frightened of dogs as a result of the attack. He said, “No, just the one dog thats mean(难驾驭).”It was unclear whether the dog had been trained as a guard dog. A police spokesman said the dogs owner had been charged(起诉),and the dog had been k

23、illed.40. Why did Timo stand out to protect the younger boys?A. His parents ordered him to look after his brother everyday.B. He thought it was his duty to protect the younger boys.C. He thought it was time to prove him to be a hero.D. His younger brother asked him to protect him.41. Why didnt Timo

24、move when the dog continued to attack him?A. Because he was so painful that he couldnt move and cry at all.B. Because he was taught that dogs eat living things.C. Because he was afraid the dog found the younger boys who were hiding then.D. Because he had lost sense of pain and he was frightened to h

25、alf death then.42. The underlined word “crowded” in Paragraph 3 can be replaced by “_”.A. covered. B. cried. C. stopped. D. hid.43. Which of the following words can sum up Timos personality?A. Selfish, talk-active, brave and responsible.B. Absent-minded, likely to be cheated and energetic.C. Self-sa

26、tisfied, easy to play with and hard-working.D. Courageous, smart to react, humorous and generous.My husband stayed home with my daughter, and I took my son in to the ER after a fall of the slide, where he landed on his head.We were in the ER for observation for a couple of hours and when it was time

27、 to leave I realized I had no money with me to pay the toll to leave the emergency parking lot. It was late enough (10p.m.) that the cafeteria wasnt open, and my credit card wasnt working in the ATM machine. The hospital volunteer told me to find a security guard who might help me with a token, but

28、they were no where to be found.So, I called my husband trying to figure out whats the easiest way to get us home. All the time I was holding my 3-year-old who was very tires and stressed from the ER visit. Unknown to me, a mom was listening to me to talk to my husband. When I hang up she approached

29、me and asked how much I needed. I started crying. I was relieved, tired, overwhelmed, and so grateful. My little guy was weeping the tears from my cheeks and I was blubbering my thanks to this stranger.She was holding her sick-looking 3-year-old in her arms, and was offering to help me, one mom to a

30、nother.That $8felt like receiving one million!THANK YOU!This was eight months ago, but I still vividly remember my feelings of overwhelming stress and then relief when she offered help. I now always make sure I have money tucked away for a emergency either mine, or another person who is in need.44.

31、The passage makes us believe that_ .A. if you dont help others, they wont lend you their helping hands.B. small acts of kindness can make a huge differenceC. carelessness may lead to great trouble.D. money is everything45. What does the underlined word”they” in the second paragraph refer to?A. token

32、s B.volunteers C. security guards D.ATM machines46. Why did the writer begin to cry?A. Her husband didnt agree to help her.B. Her sons was seriously injured when landing on his head.C. She was moved to tears by the kind-hearted woman.D. She couldnt leave the emergency parking lot.47. By saying “That

33、 $8felt like receiving one million!”, the writer means_ .A. the mom made a mistake by giving her more money she needed.B. the mom was a wealthy woman who liked helping others.C. she needed exactly as much as one million.D. she cant thank the mom enough for her timely help.Teenagers in norway sometim

34、es don't know how lucky they are. We have lots of money and a family. We dont appreciate all of these things. When I think about teenagers in Africa and South America, I just start thinking about what I really use my money on. Its not on important things like food, but on candy and chocolate, an

35、d all of those things that others cant afford and thats unhealthy.I get 100 NKr each week. All the money is gone in half a week. But when I think back on what I spend it on, I really dont understand why I bought all the things. Instead of spending the money on things that I dont need, I could have donated it to someone who needs it. Teenagers in Africa, struggle for life with maybe only 10 NKr each month, while Im complaining on that I dont have enough money. I dont have a job, but I get my money from my mom. African teenagers have bad paid jobs and they dont get any money from t