上海初三英语二模专项首字母填空

1、2015-9B-二模专项练习- 首字母填空黄浦区C. Read the passage and fill in the blanks with proper words（在短文的空格内填入适当的词，使其内容通顺，每空格限填一词，首字母已给) : (14分)As we know, museums are buildings with many precious and important objects(物品) from different places. They are kept so that people can go and see them. For example, ar

2、t museums are places where people can learn about v 81 cultures. More and more popular “design museums” are opening today, h 82 , play quite a different role. Unlike most art museums, the design museum shows objects that are easily found in our daily life, such as fridges and washing machines.The a

3、83 of design museums is that they are places where people feel familiar with the exhibits. Being different from the art museum visitors, design museum visitors s 84 feel frightened or puzzled. This is partly because design museums clearly show how and why mass-products(批量产品) work and look as they do

4、, and how design has i 85 our lives. People can see the better changes of the products. Art museum exhibits, on the other hand, would most probably fill visitors with a feeling that there is something they dont understand.Several new design museums have opened their doors in recent years. Each of th

5、ese museums has tried to satisfy the publics growing interest in the field with new i 86 . Londons Design Museum, for example, shows a collection of mass-produced objects from electric typewriters to a group of Italian fish-tins. The choices open to design museums seem far less s 87 than those to ar

6、t museum. Visitors may also sense the humorous part of our society while walking around such exhibits as interesting and unusually attractive toys collected from our everyday life. C) 81. various 82. however 83. advantage 84. seldom 85. improved 86. ideas 87. strict 奉贤区C. Read the passage and fill i

7、n the blanks with proper words（在短文的空格内填入适当的单词，使其内容通顺，每空格限填一词，首字母已给):（14分） Naturally, American schoolchildren love holidays. And they get a lot of them each year. They not only have n 81 holidays such as Thanksgiving Day and Presidents Day but also get longer breaks in the spring and during the summe

8、r holidays. In fact, kids in the US only go to school for 180 days a year. To students, holidays are perfect. However, parents think there are advantages and disadvantages. On one hand, school holidays a 82 families to spend time together. Many American parents take time off from work during June, J

9、uly or August to travel with their children on vacation either in the US or in a foreign country. On the other hand, schoolchildren get much more time off school than parents get vacation time. This means that parents with young children may have to pay more in babysitting or daycare costs. As well,

10、 the long summer holidays mean that students s 83 get bored. B 84 going on trips with their parents, American students enjoy taking part in different kinds of activities during the holidays. For example, some kids enjoy summer camps and outdoor adventure holidays. Such trips are great for adventurou

11、s students. They also have a lot to offer students who arent usually interested in traditional PE activities. You can take c 85 in survival skills. For example, students learn how to make a camp in the forest, w 86 wild food they can eat and how to find their way back to the center. Students who are

12、 not excited about summer camps and outdoor adventures may have lessons in computer game design, filmmaking and photography during the holidays. Finally, the traditional school trip to foreign countries is always popular. Students can p 87 their foreign language skills and experience everyday life i

13、n a different culture. 81.national 82.allow 83. sometimes 84. Besides 85.courses 86. which 87. practice/practise普陀区B. Read the passage and fill in the blanks with proper words（在短文的空格内填入适当的词，使其内容通顺，每空格限填一词，首字母已给)（14分）Many students feel that living in a private home in Britain will be a help to them i

14、n learning English, and will also be a good experience in itself. Younger students may feel h 81 in a home than in a hotel, for they can have someone caring for them like their parents. Many British people like to be the “host” to tourists around the world, especially to f 82 students. This is not j

15、ust because being a host will bring in some extra money, but because they really enjoy letting someone from a different country live in their house and s 83 part of their daily life. A “host” family does not always consist of two parents with children. People like this are often too busy to take car

16、e of a student b 84 their own children. However, a widow(寡妇), or a couple whose children are away at school or grown up, often make excellent “host”, for they have enough time to spare. Students should try to fit in with the everyday life of the family. There may be some d 85 and misunderstanding on

17、 either side, but it is easy to clear them up quickly with good will and good humour. The secret of your success is to be interested. And a host tries to create more chances for the student to practice English. He always e 86 the student to speak English as much as possible in the home. He always do

18、es something to let the student feel at home and treat him/her as a member of the family, not a paying g 87 . He provides not only a balanced diet, a clean and comfortable room, but also a home environment for the student.(81. happier 82. foreign 83. share/see 84. besides 85.difficulty(ies) 86.encou

19、rages 87. guest松江区C. C. Read the passage and fill in the blanks with proper words (在短文的空格内填入适当的词，使其内容通顺。每空格限填一词，首字母已给) (14分)Smart WorkMaybe you have seen this in schools: Some students study nearly all the time but they just pass their exams, while some others may spend much l 81 time on their books

20、 but do much better in exams. How could this happen? People used to think that hard work is the only way to success. But now they understand that smart work can make them successful, too.Hard workers dont m 82 working for long hours, while smart workers always think of several different answers to t

21、hese questions. “Why should I suffer this?” “Isnt there a better way to do this?” Thanks to these people, we can use computers instead of the abacus now. P 83 _ in every field is the direct result of “try to find a better way” by smart workers. There was a large soap factory in Japan. Once it receiv

22、ed an unusual letter from someone who c 84 that there was no soap in the soapbox he bought.How could empty soapbox go out of the factory? The engineers checked the producing and packing. The producing was fine, but in about one in ten thousand cases, the packing machines let an empty soapbox go. The

23、re was no need to spend a lot of money repairing the machine for such a small problem. The engineer soon worked out a s 85 . He put a large X-ray (X射线) machine and two large computers to find out the empty soapbox. A 86 teaching the workers how to use it, he sat down in his seat, exhausted.“Sir, we

24、could have solved the problems in a much simpler and cheaper way.” a worker said.“Really? How?” “We can put a huge fan near the packing machine. The wind coming from the fan will blow away the empty boxes and leave the other o 87 with soap. There would be no need for an X-ray machine, two computers,

25、 and operating by workers.”See, this is smart work. In order to succeed, we should not only learn from the engineers hard work, but also think smart like the workers.（C）81. less 82. mind 83. Progress 84. complained 85. solution 86. After 87. ones崇明县C. Read the passage and fill in the blanks with pro

26、per words（在短文的空格内填入适当的词，使其内容通顺，每空格限填一词，首字母已给）（14分）Undoubtedly, its always a happy moment to get some pocket money. But have you ever thought about how to spend your pocket money wisely? Now lets check out the following tips and learn to spend your money in a b(81) way.Make a listWhen you get your po

27、cket money, dont get too happy and impulsive(冲动的). We all have a lot of things that we want. But do you really need them that much? Thats why it is suggested making a list before spending money. Start with the thing you want m(82) . You can also write down about how much it costs or how important it

28、 is in your life. By doing this, you will see if it is n(83) to buy it.Help othersHow about being more selfless and using our pocket money to help others? We all know that there are many people in the world who are in e(84) need of our help. Helping others brings out the best in us and is one of the

29、 greatest joys in our lives. So consider using your pocket money to do something useful and helpful, to feel how you can make a d(85) .Save as much as you can.There is an old saying, “Money doesnt grow on trees.” If you spend all your pocket money all at once, youll have no money u(86) your next “pa

30、y day”. Wallets sometimes might not be the best place to save as they tempt you into spending your money. Get a piggy bank or ask your parents to start a savings account for you. Someday when you look b(87) , youll get a strong sense of achievement by saving so much by yourself! Just remember, every

31、 penny counts. C:81. better 82. most 83. necessary 84. eager 85. difference 86. until 87. back徐汇区C. Read the passage and fill in the blanks with proper words（在短文的空格内填入适当的词，使其内容通顺，每空格限填一词，首字母已给):（14分）It is a great but difficult project to set up a permanent(永久的)human settlement on Mars. Over 200,000

32、volunteers from more than 120 countries have applied to take a one-way trip to Mars. The project, run by a Dutch company named Mars One, aims to send a group of volunteers to Mars, and because of the physiological(生理上的) change in the human body after a stay on Mars, thered be no chance of c 81 back.

33、 So its only a one-way trip! However, that hasnt stop volunteers becoming one of Mars first citizens. “This is turning out to be the most welcome job in history,” says Bas Lansdorp, co-founder of Mars One.Day-to-day life on Mars will be not easy. The daily work will i 82 building greenhouses or doin

34、g some research- all in a lonely environment.Mars is not f 83 to life. Its atmosphere is so thin that it wont protect you from harmful radiation(辐射)from the sun. You cant breathe the air and it is very cold on Mars, with an average temperature of around -50°C. Theres no running water on the sur

35、face of Mars. The water is frozen or hidden u 84 .But Mars One says the project is not looking for volunteers with some skill, such as a science degree. I 85 , they are looking for people who have “a deep sense of purpose and responsibility”. As the first group of people living on Mars, volunteers s

36、hould be “willing to build and keep a healthy r 86 with the Earth”. They also want volunteers who are“curious, creative and good at finding ways of dealing with all kinds of problems”. The volunteers will receive at least eight years training b 87 they leave Earth, the company says. The first group

37、of 24 volunteers is set to fly to Mars in 2024.(C) 81. coming 82.include/involve83.friendly84. underground 85.Instead86.relationship87.before浦东新区C.Read the passage and fill in the blanks with proper words (在短文的空格内填入适当的词，使其内容通顺。每空格限填一词，首字母已给) (14分) People are attracted to a restaurant by more than ju

38、st good food. Though important, good food is only a part of the whole dining experience. Equally important is the way people feel while in the restaurant. This physical and emotional response is a result of the atmosphere. Atmosphere is made up of e      81   

39、  that makes an impression on people. The building design, the decorations, the colors of the walls, the service and the food create the atmosphere. The right atmosphere can relax g      82      and bring good feelings and repeat custo

40、mers. The p      83      atmosphere can make the food, the service and the total dining experience seem satisfying. People want a dining experiencean e      84      from problems and everyday surround

41、ings. The atmosphere should show a feeling of friendliness and comfort, be attractive and interestingly different. The atmosphere is remembered long though the meal is f      85     . For the restaurant owner, this means repeat customers and, hopeful

42、ly, a profitable operation. Not everyone wants the same emotional response from a restaurants atmosphere. After working all day long, most people would prefer to eat in a quiet, relaxing atmosphere. However, for those who have worked alone in a quiet environment, a n      86

43、     cafeteria might satisfy their needs. It is, therefore, very important to be thoroughly familiar with the type of people who you will s      87      in your workplace.Designing the “right” atmosphere takes careful consideratio

44、n. It should be designed to attract.81. everything 82.guests 83.pleasant/proper/perfect 84.escape 85.finished 86. noisy 87. serve闵行区C. Read the passage and fill in the blanks with proper words（在短文的空格内填入适当的词，使其内容通顺，每空格限填一词，首字母已给) （14分）Here is a letter from Obama, the USA president to his daughters.De

45、ar Malia and Sasha,I know that youve both had a lot of f 81 these last two years, going to picnics, parades and state fairs, eating all sorts of junk food your mother and I probably shouldnt have let you have. But I also know that it hasnt always been easy for you and Mom. And today I want to tell y

46、ou a little more about w 82 I decided to take our family on this journey.When I was a young man, I thought life was all about meabout how Id make my way in the world, become successful, and get the things I want. But then the two of you came into my world. All my big plans for myself didnt seem so i

47、 83 anymore. I soon found that the greatest joy in my life was the joy I saw in yours. And I realized, in the end, girls, thats the reason for running for President: because of what I want for you and for every child in this nation. I want all our children to go to schools worthy of their potentials

48、chools that challenge them, inspire them, I want them to have the c 84 to go to collegeeven if their parents arent rich. And I want them to get good jobs: jobs that pay well and give them benefits like health care, jobs that let them s 85 time with their own kids and retire with dignity (尊贵).Sometim

49、es we have to send our young men and women into war and other dangerous situations to p 86 our countrybut when we do, I want to make sure that it is only for a very good reason, that we try our best to settle our differences with others peacefully, and that we do everything possible to keep our serv

50、icemen and women safe. I am so proud of both of you. I love you more than you can ever know. And I am grateful every day for your patience, confidence, grace, and humor as you, your mom and I prepare to start our new life t 87 in the White House.Love, DadC) 81. fun 82. why 83. important 84. chance(s

51、) 85. spend/share 86. protect 87. together 虹口区C. Read the passage and fill in the blanks with proper words (在短文的空格内填入适当的词，使其内容通顺。每空格限填一词，首字母已给) (14分) I am Phil Green. A few years ago I became interested in green issues, and last summer I decided I really wanted to do something to help the planet. I

52、talked to Hazel and the children, and we decided to go green. Since then weve made some big c 81 to our life. First, we sold our cars we had two. That wasnt a problem because we live in a town and theres good public transport. Anyway, Ive always liked walking and weve all got bikes now. Weve s 82 ea

53、ting meat, and started eating more vegetables. We dont go to the supermarket, but we buy and eat food from a local f 83 , and I grow a lot of our vegetables in the garden. Its great! Weve saved a lot of money because we dont buy things we dont need. Next week Im getting some hens, so we can have our

54、 own eggs. I cant wait. I am Angela, Phil's wife. When my husband told me his decision, I was a bit nervous. But I knew that he was s 84 about it, so I said yes. Since then, life has been hard work. Of course, Im worried about whats happening in the world, but we had a very nice, comfortable, ea

55、sy life b 85 . We eat very healthily now. In the past, I didnt think about where our food came from, but now Ive learned to cook some very healthy vegetables. When Phil said we had to sell my car, I cried. I hate walking e 86 , every day. I cant ride a bike and I dont like public transport. I miss m

56、y holidays most. We always f 87 to warm places in winter, like Italy or Thailand, but this year we took the train to the south coast of Wales. It was a horrible memory as it rained all week.C. 81. changes 82. stopped 83. farm/farmer 84. serious 85. before 86. everywhere 87. flew杨浦区D. Read the passag

57、e and fill in the blanks with proper words（在短文的空格内填入适当的词，使其内容通顺，每空格限填一词，首字母已给):（14分）You might think that castles exist only in fairy tales, but castles are real places that were used by real people long ago. Castles in Japan and in England did not l 81 the same, but they were all used to protect peo

58、ple and animals.English castles were usually b 82 using stone or bricks. Japanese castles were usually made of wood. In both countries castles had moats, or small rivers, around them to protect people and animals within the walls. The b 83 across the moat could be pulled up to keep out unwanted people.Both countries developed a style of castle with inner walls as well as an outer wall. This meant that an attacker who got past the outer wall would still not reach the people who lived i 84 .In the center of a Japanese castle o