2014高考英语二轮短文语法填空训练题(2)及参考答案(解析)

1、第 PAGE 8 页 共 NUMPAGES 8 页 【语法填空2】Refresh Our Environment As the director stated on behalf of his researching group, the data of this graph makes a clear presentation of the future environmental tendency. On one hand, the quantity of fuel keeps on decreasing by 9% per year while the_1_(grow) of a wid

2、e range of pollution has been a global trend. On the other hand, themildlybut_2_(steady)going up of the average temperature is resulting in catastrophes like widespread floods._3_disagreement, they subscribe to the view_4_it is humans existence and their randomly consuming energy that result in this

3、 phenomenon.Many people have a commitmentthat developing nuclear power or energy_5_outer space will stop bad consequences _6_(come) about. However, scientists and educators are opposed to this view even if our needs may be met on the whole. They tend to advocate refreshing our circumstances_7_saving

4、 energy and recycling waste. It is suggested that we use energy-saving appliances such as electrical motors, microwaves and so on_8_not be casual about little things like recycling a can. So please glance around and see_9_ you can do. So long as everybody _10_(make)contribution, we will not have to

5、put up with this problem anymore.29. 【参考答案】Keys:1growth2steadily3Without4that5from6comig7by8and9what10makes【语法填空】A Volcano Eruption As the best candidate, I was appointed to collect and evaluate information for a database about diverse natural disasters, such as hurricanes, typhoons or thunderstorms

6、. Sometimes I did this_1_ giving out questionnaires to those_2_went through them. But sometimes I had to go through actual disasters_3_.The Musaki Volcano was one of them.At that time, I lived in a bungalow alongside the volcano with a novelist, who came for the appreciation of its _4_(erupt).One da

7、y, when I was drawing diagrams on the balcony and he was bathing inside, the volcano erupted_5_(expect). The ash and lava fountains shooting highly in the sky_6_(vary) from 50 to 100 meters in height. It was absolutely fantastic! I even noticed a rainbow appear in the fog _7_(cause) by a heat wave.B

8、ut, glancing through our surroundings, I foresaw the potential danger_8_ found no guarantee of our safety. The uncomfortable gas almost madeusunconscious. Sweats of anxiety began to drop._9_(manage)to stop panicking and trembling, we quickly put on our _(protect) suits, helmets and boots and eventua

9、lly made our way to a safe place. How lucky we were even though my precious equipment and documents were all burnt to the ground!30. 【参考答案】Keys: 1 by2 who3 myself4 eruption5 unexpectedly 6 vary7 caused8 and9 Managing10 protective【语法填空】Defeat Disability Yangs ambition was to get an architect certific

10、ate or become a bowling master. But when he was conducting experiments with a microscope in the basement, a tank on the bench exploded, _1_(send) him flying outwards through the exit. He was out of breath while knowing he_2_(lose)his eyesight as well as 70% of his hearing. In other words, he was dis

11、abled. Feeling clumsy, he was annoyed at first _3_ nobody made fun of him. He cut out going outdoors and just sat _4_ at home talking to his parrot or tortoise silently. _5_ sister resigned to help him in many ways. Her assistance and encouragement were _6_ beneficial to his psychology that he adapt

12、ed to his disability soon and became outgoing again. In a college accessible to him, he studied politics and literature. He always sat in the front row near the entry _7_ any absence and, with the help of his handy laptop, he studied well by means of dictation. His thesis, Abolishing Slavery, met wi

13、th all professors _8_(approve). After class, he and his companions often played drum music, _9_ was noisy but suitable for his hearing. After graduation, he made high profits by designing software for _10_ firm. All in all, in his community, he won his dignity and peoples congratulations.He always w

14、ished all the best to his disabled fellows and encouraged them, “Never mind! All you have is adequate to get your achievement.”31. 【参考答案】Keys:1.sending2.lost3.but4.around5.His6.so7.without8.approval9.which10.a【语法填空】An Air Crash I was a previous typist in a post office. _31_ I couldnt tolerate typing

15、 any more postage bills or postcodes on a typewriter every day, I resigned. With a greedy motivation of making big money, I took up working _32_a business representative for the G.E Ecology Company, _33_produced goods by recycling useful materials from our dustbins. My new job left me good impressio

16、ns in many aspects except that the working timetable was full of traveling by jets.Once, when _34_(speed) up, our jet was swallowed by a thunderstorm, which destroyed our GPS receiver and made us lose sight _35_the directions. A _36_(constant) flashing light showed that our jet was in danger. A stew

17、ard instantly asked us to put on masks and fasten the safety belts, and then_37_(press)a button to switch on the escaping capsule. _38_slid sideways out of the opening at once and landed in a desert area safely. Lacking food and tablets, we were nervous and _39_(certain)at first. But we all kept opt

18、imistic and made good adjustment to the situation. We swept up the surrounding mud_40_(make)our settlement and were back on our feet soon. Finally, guided by the smoke of our crashing jet, some local citizens came by carriages and saved us.23. 【参考答案】Keys: 31.Because 32.as 33. which 34. speeding 35.

19、of 36. constantly 37.pressed 38. It 39. uncertain 40. to make 【语法填空】An Amateur JournalistJane is a housewife, but_31_(delight)to work as an amateur journalist. It is _32_ dilemma for her to rush between family and work, and it is also _33_(usual) for the News Department to depend on an amateur to co

20、ver crimes. But Jane is really gifted. It is admirable _34_she is seldom accused of making mistakes. And, eager to become more professional, she concentrates on her job and updates _35_ now and then. Once she is informed_36_ a new case, her normal working process is as follows: first, she makes appo

21、intments with guilty people for interviews. So as to acquire accurate stories, she usually demands to record _37_they say. Meanwhile, a technically good colleague will assist her in taking photographs. Second, she assesses whether they are _38_(deliberate) hiding the truth. If she is skeptical about

22、 their words, she will look into the case herself. Third, she writes thorough stories ahead of the deadline and submits it to the senior chief editor, _39_polishes and approves every section. Finally, her stories_40_(publish) in different editions of their magazine.24.: 【参考答案】Keys 31.delighted 32.a

23、33. unusual 34. that 35. herself 36. of 37. what 38. deliberately 39. who 40. will be published 【语法填空】First Aid A boy fell ill. His organs were damaged by the radiation of an infrared ray stove. But_31_the ambulance arrived, _32_ number of other injuries happened to this unlucky boy over and over ag

24、ain. First, he was choked by some_33_(poison)liquid from the kettle on the cupboard. Then his wrist skin was burnt by electric shock. Finally, his ankle was cut by a pan. _34_(fortune), the boys nurse gave_35_ proper temporary treatments according to his complex symptoms. She mildly squeezed the poi

25、sonous liquid out of his throat and put bandages firmly_36_place to apply pressure to the ankle wound to stop bleeding. As for the burn, she used scissors to remove his sleeve, _37_(pour) a basin of cold water over the burn to cool it and put her hands on a damp blouse to cover his swollen tissue ti

26、ghtly. She also inspired his bravery to fight _38_the unbearable pain. Her first aid made a vital difference in saving his life. A ceremony _39_(hold) to honour the nurse _40_overcame a variety of barriers to save the boy.25. 【参考答案】 Keys: 31.before 32. a 33.poisonous 34.Fortunately 35.him 36.in 37.p

27、oured 38.against 39. was held 40. who 【语法填空】A New Farming Way Tuan was a farmer in Vietnam. For decades, he _1_(struggle) to rid his family of hunger. However, it always confused him _2_ to expand the output of his crops. This disturbing problem led to his regretting _3_(be) a farmer. He would rathe

28、r have chosen another job.One day, when _4_(skim) through a newspaper, Tuan read a comment _5_ Yuan Longpin. He underlined Yuans nationality and occupation, and then focused on his discovery and the statistics of his research. He found the knowledge Yuan circulated very _ 6_(practice). Therefore, he

29、 made a summary and began to build up _7_new farming method. He planted super grain of rich nutrition and equipped_8_ to keep his crops roots free from bacteria and pests. He also enriched minerals_9_the soil while reducing chemical fertilizers. _10_ it cost him more time and freedom, he was full of

30、 hope. The next year, Tuan was sunburnt but satisfied with his production very much. Thanks to Yuan Longpin, he not only won the battle against hunger, but he could also export his crops abroad.17. 【参考答案】Keys:1. had been struggling 2. how 3. being 4. skimming 5. on 6.practical 7. a 8. himself 9. in

31、10.Though【语法填空】Chaplin-A Great Master of Humour Chaplin was an extraordinary performer who _1_(star) in and directed many outstanding comedies. Few were bored _2_(watch) his moustache, his gestures or his entertaining reactions when _3_(chase) by detectives. Being drunk, sliding on a banana skin or

32、whispering _4_ own failures to nobody, he made us feel more content with our life without any verbal explanation. His particular sense of humor has astonished everybody throughout the world up to now. In _5_ small budget film, he played a badly-off and _6_(home) person wearing worn-out shoes and mes

33、sy clothes. _7 _ one occasion, he was trapped by a snowstorm in a vast mountainous area. _8_ he overcame many difficulties, he wasnt fortunate enough. With all the porridge eaten up, he picked out a shoe and boiled it to eat. He cut _9_ the leather bottom and chewed it like a pancake. According to a

34、n actress, his acting was so convincing and amusing _10_ everybody couldnt help bursting into laughter.18. 【参考答案】Keys: 1. starred 2. chased 3. his 4. a 5. homeless 6. On 7. Though 8. eaten 9. off 10. that【语法填空】A Misunderstanding In general, spoken statements are the major way of communication, _1_ b

35、ody language and facial expressions also have such kinds of function. For example, yawning means being not interested and turning _2_ back to someone or swinging your fist _3_(show) your anger. But _4_ those gestures really mean is subjective in different cultures. Thus, misunderstandings happen now

36、 and then in todays world of cultural crossroads. Once _5_(represent) the Adults Education Association, I went to the airport to meet _6_ official of high rank from Columbia and take him to his dormitory and then to the canteen. After the flight arrived, I saw a man looking around _7_(curious). So I

37、 approached to greet him. _ 8_ suddenly dashed to hug me and kissed me on both cheeks. _9 _ a young girl, I felt truly embarrassed and put up my hands to defend myself. His false smile told me that he had lost face.Later, I received a cassette from him, in which he recorded his apology. On hearing that Columbians were more likely to kiss others, I soon felt _10_ ease.19. 【参考答案】Keys:. 1. but 2. ones 3. shows 4. what 5. representing