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2024新高考英语高考专题复习
题型三　完形填空
五年高考
Cloze 1（2023新课标Ⅰ）　词数211　
　　On Oct. 11, hundreds of runners competed in a cross-country race in Minnesota. Melanie Bailey should have 　1　 the course earlier than she did. Her 　2　 came because she was carrying a 　3　 across the finish line.
As reported by a local newspaper, Bailey was more than two-thirds of the way through her 　4　 when a runner in front of her began crying in pain. She 　5　 to help her fellow runner, Danielle Lenoue. Bailey took her arm to see if she could walk forward with 　6　. She couldn't. Bailey then 　7　 to let Lenoue climb onto her back and carried her all the way to the finish line, then another 300 feet to where Lenoue could get 　8　 attention.
Once there, Lenoue was 　9　 and later taken to a hospital, where she learned that she had serious injuries in one of her knees. She would have struggled with extreme 　10　 to make it to that aid checkpoint without Bailey's help.
As for Bailey, she is more 　11　 about why her act is considered a big 　12　.“She was just crying. I couldn't 　13　 her,” Bailey told the reporter. “I feel like I was just doing the right thing.”
Although the two young women were strangers before the 　14　, they've since become friends. Neither won the race, but the 　15　 of human kindness won the day.
1. A. designed　　　B. followed　　　 C. changed　　　 D. finished
2. A. delay　　　 B. chance　　　 C. trouble　　　 D. excuse
3. A. judge　　　 B. volunteer　　　 C. classmate　　　 D. competitor
4. A. race　　　 B. school　　　 C. town　　　 D. training
5. A. agreed　　　 B. returned　　　 C. stopped　　　 D. promised
6. A. courage　　　 B. aid　　　 C. patience　　　 D. advice
7. A. went away B. stood up C. stepped aside D. bent down
8. A. medical　　　 B. public　　　 C. constant　　　 D. equal
9. A. interrupted　　 B. assessed C. identified　　　 D. appreciated
10. A. hunger　　　 B. pain　　　 C. cold　　　 D. tiredness
11. A. worried　　　B. ashamed　　　 C. confused　　　 D. discouraged
12. A. game　　　 B. problem　　　 C. lesson　　　 D. deal
13. A. leave　　　 B. cure　　　 C. bother　　　 D. understand
14. A. ride　　　 B. test　　　 C. meet　　　 D. show
15. A. secret　　　 B. display　　　 C. benefit　　　 D. exchange
答案　
1. D　2. A　3. D　4. A　5. C　6. B　7. D　8. A　9. B　10. B　11. C　12. D　13. A　14. C　15. B
Cloze 2（2023新课标Ⅱ）　词数205　
　　In April last year, I saw a post on the PNP (Pilots N Paws) website from a family in Topeka. They had to move to Virginia but they were on a very tight 　1　. They could not afford to pay for 　2　 for their dog, Tiffy, and 　3　 wanted to take her with them.
It just 　4　 that I was planning another PNP flight with another pilot, Karen, who 　5　 to take Tiffy from Kansas City to Virginia. What I was to do was fly to Topeka to 　6　 Tiffy.
When I met Tiffy's owners, they seemed very 　7　. George, the husband, was trying to be calm, but I could tell this was 　8　 for him, having to leave his dog to a 　9　 and trust that everything would 　10　.
After some goodbyes, I asked George and his wife to help me 　11　 Tiffy into the plane. I promised to take care of Tiffy and 　12　 them as soon as we got to Kansas City.
The flight was 　13　, and Tiffy was a great passenger. The next day, she 　14　 with Karen and made it back to George in Virginia within a few days. He was so 　15　 and sent me a nice e-mail with pictures. It felt great to know that I had helped bring this family together again.
1. A. turn　　　 B. budget　　　 C. schedule　　　 D. connection
2. A. food　　　 B. shelter C. medicine　　　 D. transportation
3. A. desperately　　B. temporarily　　　C. secretly　　　 D. originally
4. A. appeared　　　B. proved　　　 C. happened　　　 D. showed
5. A. waited　　　 B. offered　　　 C. hurried　　　 D. failed
6. A. see off　　　 B. look for　　　 C. hand over　　　 D. pick up
7. A. confused　　　B. nervous　　　 C. annoyed　　　 D. curious
8. A. hard　　　 B. fine　　　 C. common　　　 D. lucky
9. A. coworker　　　 B. passenger　　　 C. stranger　　　 D. neighbor
10. A. speed up　　　 B. work out　　　 C. come back　　　 D. take off
11. A. feed　　　 B. follow　　　 C. change　　　 D. load
12. A. call　　　 B. join　　　 C. leave　　　 D. serve
13. A. unnecessary　　 B. unexpected C. unavoidable　　 D. uneventful
14. A. returned　　　 B. fought　　　 C. flew　　　 D. agreed
15. A. thankful　　　 B. generous　　　 C. proud　　　 D. sympathetic
答案　
1. B　2. D　3. A　4. C　5. B　6. D　7. B　8. A　9. C　10. B　11. D　12. A　13. D　14. C　15. A
Cloze 3（2023浙江一考）　词数209　
　　The sun was beginning to sink as I set off into the Harenna Forest. I was on my way to 　1　 a unique honey harvest. Here, in south-east Ethiopia, hand-carved beehives(蜂箱) are placed in the 　2　. Reaching them to get the honey is difficult—and often 　3　.
I 　4　 beekeeper Ziyad over a wide stretch of grassland before entering a thick jungle. Ziyad began preparations. He 　5　 handfuls of damp tree leaves, wrapped them with string, and 　6　 the bunch to create a torch(火把). Then, with one end of a rope tied to his waist and the other end around the trunk of a tree, Ziyad began 　7　. He stopped every few minutes to move the 　8　 higher up the tree trunk.
　9　, Ziyad got close to the hive which was around 20 metres above the ground. Sitting on a branch, he 　10　 towards it and blew smoke from his torch into a tiny hole in the hive. Suddenly, Ziyad let out a sharp cry. Within seconds, he'd 　11　 the trunk and was back on the ground.
It was too 　12　 to collect the honey. A cool summer had delayed 　13　. Baby bees were still in the honeycombs(蜂巢). The adult bees were 　14　 and kept attacking as Ziyad escaped from the tree. He had to wait for the right 　15　 to go back up.
1. A. share　　　 B. collect　　　 C. celebrate　　　 D. witness
2. A. courtyards　　　 B. fields　　　 C. treetops　　　 D. caves
3. A. urgent　　　 B. dangerous　 C. expensive　　　 D. pointless
4. A. searched　　　 B. recognised　 C. followed　　　 D. invited
5. A. gathered　　　 B. cleaned　　 C. dropped　　　 D. checked
6. A. shook　　　 B. lit　　　 C. measured　　　 D. decorated
7. A. jumping　　　 B. talking　　　 C. testing　　　 D. climbing
8. A. hives　　　 B. leaves　　　 C. rope　　　 D. honey
9. A. Finally　　　 B. Surprisingly C. Naturally　　　 D. Immediately
10. A. backed　　　 B. dived　　　 C. shouted　　　 D. inched
11. A. cut off　　　 B. gone up　　 C. slid down　　　 D. held onto
12. A. high　　　 B. early　　　 C. fast　　　 D. close
13. A. hatching　　 B. training　　 C. sowing　　　 D. trading
14. A. curious　　　 B. hungry　　　C. bored　　　 D. angry
15. A. moment　　 B. equipment　 C. person　　　 D. order
答案　
1. D　2. C　3. B　4. C　5. A　6. B　7. D　8. C　9. A　10. D　11. C　12. B　13. A　14. D　15. A
Cloze 4（2022新高考Ⅰ）　词数211　
My husband, our children and I have had wonderful camping experiences over the past ten years.
Some of our 　1　 are funny, especially from the early years when our children were little. Once, we 　2　 along Chalk Creek. I was 　3　 that our 15-month-old boy would fall into the creek(小溪). I tied a rope around his waist to keep him near to our spot. That lasted about ten minutes. He was 　4　, and his crying let the whole campground know it. So 　5　 tying him up, I just kept a close eye on him. It 　6　—he didn't end up in the creek. My three-year-old, however, did.
Another time, we rented a boat in Vallecito Lake. The sky was clear when we 　7　, but storms move in fast in the mountains, and this one quickly 　8　 our peaceful morning trip. The 　9　 picked up and thunder rolled. My husband stopped fishing to 　10　 the motor. Nothing. He tried again. No 　11　. We were stuck in the middle of the lake with a dead motor. As we all sat there 　12　, a fisherman pulled up, threw us a rope and towed(拖) us back. We were 　13　.
Now,every year when my husband pulls our camper out of the garage, we are filled with a sense of 　14　, wondering what camping fun and 　15　 we will experience next.
1. A. ideas　　　 B. jokes　　　 C. memories　　　 D. discoveries
2. A. camped　　　 B. drove　　　 C. walked　　　 D. cycled
3. A. annoyed　　　 B. surprised C. disappointed　　 D. worried
4. A. unhurt　　　 B. unfortunate C. uncomfortable　　 D. unafraid
5. A. due to　　　 B. instead of　　　 C. apart from　　　 D. as for
6. A. worked　　　 B. happened　　　 C. mattered　　　 D. changed
7. A. signed up　　 B. calmed down C. checked out　　　 D.headed off
8. A. arranged　　　B. interrupted　　　 C. completed　　　 D. recorded
9. A. wind　　　 B. noise　　　 C. temperature　　　 D. speed
10. A. find　　　 B. hide　　　 C. start　　　 D. fix
11. A. luck　　　 B. answer　　　 C. wonder　　　 D. signal
12. A. patiently　　 B. tirelessly　　　 C. doubtfully　　　 D. helplessly
13. A. sorry　　　 B. brave　　　 C. safe　　　 D. right
14. A. relief　　　 B. duty　　　 C. pride　　　 D. excitement
15. A. failure　　　 B. adventure C. performance　　　 D. conflict
答案　
1. C　2. A　3. D　4. C　5. B　6. A　7. D　8. B　9. A　10. C　11. A　12. D　13. C　14. D　15. B
Cloze 5（2022新高考Ⅱ）　词数187　
Like many young people, Jessica wants to travel the globe. Unlike most of them, this 25-year-old is doing it 　1　. She and her husband have spent the last two years traveling the world, stopping everywhere from Paris to Singapore. It might sound like one long, expensive 　2　, but the couple has an unusual way to make their travel　3　.
They're part of a new form of the 　4　 economy: an online group of house sitters. Throughout their no-cost stays in 　5　 homes, they feed pets and water plants in the homeowner's 　6　.
It's not all sightseeing. The two travelers carefully 　7　 their trips, scheduling their days around the pets that are sometimes difficult to 　8　. But house sitting also offers a level of 　9　 they can't find in a hotel. “It's like 　10　 at a friend's house,” Jessica says.
The couple has a high 　11　 rate in getting accepted as house sitters and they always go beyond the homeowner's 　12　. For Jessica, that means 　13　 plenty of pictures of happy pets, keeping the house 　14　 and leaving a nice small gift before heading to the next house. “You want to make the homeowner feel that they made the right 　15　,” she says.
1. A. indoors　　 B. online C. single-handed　　D. full-time
2. A. game　　　 B. service　　　 C. vacation　　　 D. procedure
3. A. safe　　　 B. busy　　　 C. helpful　　　 D. affordable
4. A. local　　　 B. private　　　 C. sharing　　　 D. agricultural
5. A. strangers'　　 B. parents'　　 C. co-workers'　　　D. neighbors'
6. A. favor　　　 B. defense C. honor　　　 D. absence
7. A. plan　　　 B. explain C. compare　　　 D. complete
8. A. buy　　　 B. transport　　 C. choose　　　 D. please
9. A. support　　　 B. comfort　　 C. control　　　 D. attention
10. A. cooking　　　B. staying　　　C. waiting　　　 D. studying
11. A. success　　　B. survival C. growth　　　 D. unemployment
12. A. budget　　　B. abilities C. expectations　　 D. understanding
13. A. admiring　　B. donating　　 C. sending　　　 D. borrowing
14. A. clean　　　 B. open　　　 C. simple　　　 D. empty
15. A. guess　　　 B. decision　　 C. response　　　 D. impression
答案　
1. D　2. C　3. D　4. C　5. A　6. D　7. A　8. D　9. B　10. B　11. A　12. C　13. C　14. A　15. B
Cloze 6（2021新高考Ⅰ）　词数191　
My life as a tax-paying employed person began in middle school, when, for three whole days, I worked in a baking factory.
My best friend Betsy's father was a manager at Hough Bakeries, which, at Easter time, 　1　 little bunny (兔子) cakes for all its 　2　 throughout Cleveland. It happened that the plant downtown needed eight kids for 　3　 help during our spring break, for which I had no 　4　 beyond listening to my favorite records. I'd 　5　 minimum wage. I'd see how a factory 　6　. My parents thought all of this was a grand idea and called Betsy's dad with their 　7　.
Our 　8　 in the factory were simple:Place cakes on a moving belt. Attach icing(糖霜) ears. Apply icing eyes and nose. 　9　 bunny from the belt. This was 　10　 than it sounds. 　11　 a bit and the cakes pile up. As I told my parents at dinner that first night, it was all a little more high-pressure than I'd 　12　.
Dad 　13　. The son of a grocer, he'd spent the summers of his childhood 　14　 food in Bernardsville, New Jersey. This was the sort of work that made you 　15　 the dollars you earned and respect those who did the work, he told me.
1. A. sold　　　 B. ordered　　　 C. made　　　 D. reserved
2. A. stores　　　 B. families　　　 C. schools　　　 D. citizens
3. A. generous　　 B. financial　　　 C. technical　　　 D. temporary
4. A. plans　　　 B. problems　　　 C. excuses　　　 D. hobbies
5. A. offer　　　 B. earn　　　 C. set　　　 D. suggest
6. A. worked　　　 B. closed　　　 C. developed　　　 D. survived
7. A. ambition　　　B. permission　　　C. experience　　　 D. invitation
8. A. joys　　　 B. ideas　　　 C. roles　　　 D. choices
9. A. Save　　　 B. Keep　　　 C. Stop　　　 D. Remove
10. A. harder　　　 B. better　　　 C. longer　　　 D. cheaper
11. A. Calm down　 B. Slow down C. Stay on　　　 D. Move on
12. A. indicated　　 B. witnessed C. expected　　　 D. remembered
13. A. cried　　　 B. smiled　　　 C. hesitated　　　 D. refused
14. A. tasting　　　 B. finding　　　 C. sharing　　　 D. delivering
15. A. withdraw　　 B. donate　　　 C. receive　　　 D. appreciate
答案　
1. C　2. A　3. D　4. A　5. B　6. A　7. B　8. C　9. D　10. A　11. B　12. C　13. B　14. D　15. D
Cloze 7（2021新高考Ⅱ）　词数176　
Over the past 38 years, Mr. Wang has pretended to be someone else many times, and has even learned to 　1　 different dialects(方言), leading to him being described as an “Oscar-winning actor”.
The 60-year-old is not an actor, but a 　2　. However, he is more devoted to his “　3　” than any real actor.
In the 1990s, a group of thieves often sold stolen goods with the help of some beggars. To look into the 　4　, Wang disguised(伪装) himself and 　5　 the beggars. Dirty shorts and old shoes gave him the 　6　 of a real beggar and his convincing dialect soon won him the 　7　 of the beggars.
“I often 　8　 them to drink alcohol. Once they were 　9　, they began to talk a lot,” Wang said. “I'd then 　10　 myself to use the toilet, 　11　 what the beggars said, and send the 　12　 to my teammates.”
Wang, who is often in 　13　 situations, is also a judo(柔道) master. “As long as I get close enough, no criminal can 　14　 from me,” he said.
Wang's 　15　 won him several honors, including a National May Day Labor Medal and 11 Citations of Merit.
1. A. teach B. compare C. assess D. speak
2. A. lawyer B. doctor C. policeman D. businessman
3. A. role B. study C. family D. audience
4. A. mirror B. case C. future D. question
5. A. interviewed B. joined C. arrested D. assisted
6. A. challenge B. experience C. appearance D. freedom
7. A. vote B. sympathy C. permission D. trust
8. A. invited B. forced C. helped D. expected
9. A. drunk B. deserted C. bored D. lost
10. A. guide B. persuade C. excuse D. allow
11. A. refer to B. note down　　　 C. ask about D. miss out
12. A. plan B. agreement　　　 C. direction D. information
13. A. awkward B. dangerous　　　 C. unfortunate D. strange
14. A. separate B. recover　　　 C. escape D. hear
15. A. courage B. honesty　　　 C. kindness D. optimism
答案　
1. D　2. C　3. A　4. B　5. B　6. C　7. D　8. A　9. A　10. C　11. B　12. D　13. B　14. C　15. A
Cloze 8（2020新高考Ⅰ）　词数203　
Molai grew up in a tiny village in India. The village lay near some wetlands which became his second 　1　. He learned the value and beauty of 　2　 there from a very young age.
When he was 16, Molai began to notice something 　3　 happening around his home. A flood had hit the area earlier that year and the 　4　 it caused had driven away a number of birds. 　5　, the number of snakes had declined as well. He 　6　 that it was because there weren't enough trees to protect them from the 　7　. The solution, of course, was to plant trees so the animals could seek 　8　 during the daytime. He turned to the 　9　 department for help but was told that nothing would grow there. However, Molai went looking on his own and 　10　 a nearby island where he began to plant trees.
　11　 young plants in the dry season was 　12　 for a lone boy. Molai built at the 　13　 of each sapling(幼树) a bamboo platform, where he placed earthen pots with small holes to 　14　 rainwater. The water would then drip(滴落) on the plants below.
Molai 　15　 to plant trees for the next 37 years. His efforts have resulted in 1,360 acres of naturally-grown land that has become home to many plants and animals.
1. A. dream　　　 B. job　　　 C. home　　　 D. choice
2. A. nature　　　 B. youth　　　 C. culture　　　 D. knowledge
3. A. precious　　　 B. interesting　 C. disturbing　　 D. awkward
4. A. waste　　　 B. tension　　　C. pain　　　 D. damage
5. A. Besides　　　 B. However　 C. Therefore　　　 D. Otherwise
6. A. agreed　　　 B. realized　　 C. remembered　　 D. predicted
7. A. noise　　　 B. heat　　　 C. disease　　　 D. dust
8. A. directions　　 B. partners　　 C. help　　　 D. shelter
9. A. labor　　　 B. police　　　 C. forest　　　 D. finance
10. A. rebuilt　　　 B. discovered　 C. left　　　 D. managed
11. A. Decorating　 B. Observing C. Watering　　　 D. Guarding
12. A. tough　　　 B. illegal　　　 C. fantastic　　　 D. beneficial
13. A. back　　　 B. top　　　 C. foot　　　 D. side
14. A. cool down　 B. keep off　　 C. purify　　　 D. collect
15. A. returned　　 B. learned　　 C. failed　　　 D. continued
答案　
1. C　2. A　3. C　4. D　5. A　6. B　7. B　8. D　9. C　10. B　11. C　12. A　13. B　14. D　15. D
Cloze 9（2020新高考Ⅱ）　词数190　
　　When Jim Grant spotted black smoke coming out of a building on his way to work, he 　1　 his car to call 911. Then he 　2　 a U-turn, circling back to take another look.
Pulling up to the building, Grant saw flames(火焰) shooting out of a second-floor window. Not seeing or hearing any fire engines 　3　, Grant rushed to a side 　4　 and ran up the stairs.
On the second floor, he 　5　 every apartment door. “Get out!” Grant shouted. No one 　6　 and he assumed that people had already 　7　. Reaching the end of the hallway, though, Grant 　8　 a half-open door. He kicked it wide open, finding a 　9　 woman in a wheelchair with a little boy and a tiny baby. “Let's 　10　!” he screamed. The woman looked at him in confusion and said something about changing her clothes. Grant didn't wait. Clutching(抓牢) the baby to his chest and 　11　 the boy alongside, Grant ran down the hallway. When he was 　12　 outside, the only 　13　 in sight was a policeman. Grant told him about the 　14　 and they rushed into the smoky building.
Thanks to them, a family was saved from the fire. Grant and the policeman were honored for their 　15　.
1. A. drove　　　 B. stopped　　 C. reached　　　 D. abandoned
2. A. saw　　　 B. made　　　 C. missed　　　 D. crossed
3. A. burning　　　 B. leaving　　　C. approaching　　 D. waiting
4. A. entrance　　　 B. road　　　 C. building　　　 D. window
5. A. locked　　　 B. kicked　　　 C. counted　　　 D. repaired
6. A. agreed　　　 B. cared　　　 C. responded　　　 D. understood
7. A. arrived　　　 B. returned　　 C. hidden　　　 D. escaped
8. A. skipped　　　 B. closed C. noticed　　　 D. remembered
9. A. frightened　　 B. curious　　　C. patient　　　 D. grateful
10. A. turn back　　 B. go up　　　 C. get out　　　 D. lie down
11. A. following　　B. dragging　　 C. examining　　　 D. passing
12. A. safely　　　 B. secretly　　　C. suddenly　　　 D. previously
13. A. witness　　　B. guide　　　 C. service　　　 D. help
14. A. woman　　　B. door　　　 C. car　　　 D. baby
15. A. wisdom　　　B. generosity　 C. honesty　　　 D. courage
答案　
1. B　2. B　3. C　4. A　5. B　6. C　7. D　8. C　9. A　10. C　11. B　12. A　13. D　14. A　15. D
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Cloze 1（2023山东济南高三上学期期末）
　　I was a stay-at-home dad, which gave me plenty of time to cook. Ever since I was a kid, cooking had been one of my 　1　. My dad had given me some great advice. “If you're gonna cook,” he began, “you might as well make sure it's tasty.” So with that 　2　, I'd set about making each dish as 　3　 as I could. I figured that if something looked and 　4　 good, then chances were it would taste great too.
One day, I was on the Internet when I noticed my best friend Dave had 　5　 a video of him cooking. He was 　6　 with The Fathering Project, a non-profit organization that helped men be the best dads they could. “We're always looking for content,” he said. “Can you 　7　 your videos with us ” I was more than happy to 　8　 other fathers to get into the kitchen. So I started to 　9　 videos of my cooking. I also gave viewers plenty of 　10　. “The kitchen can be a place to 　11　 with others,” I told them. My son and daughter helped me with washing and cutting, but most importantly, we all shared a 　12　 with each other.
My videos grew so 　13　 that dads around the country were setting out for my suggestions. It's been an enormous 　14　 to transform my enthusiasm into something that's helping others. I hope my videos will keep giving dads a taste of the 　15　 cooking brings to our lives.
1. A. choices　　　 B. jobs　　 C. passions　　　 D. dreams
2. A. evidence　　 B. warning　　 C. permit　　　 D. philosophy
3. A. large　　　 B. simple　　　 C. memorable　　　 D. expensive
4. A. smelt　　　 B. sounded　　 C. remained　　　 D. felt
5. A. reserved　　　 B. posted C. downloaded　　 D. sold
6. A. settled　　　 B. satisfied　　 C. compared　　　 D. involved
7. A. share　　　 B. exchange　　C. trouble　　　 D. confirm
8. A. qualify　　　 B. require　　 C. encourage　　　 D. persuade
9. A. review　　　 B. film　　　 C. watch　　　 D. select
10. A. likes　　　 B. orders　　　 C. requests　　　 D. tips
11. A. argue　　　 B. compete　　 C. connect　　　 D. agree
12. A. laugh　　　 B. faith　　　 C. lesson　　　 D. discussion
13. A. familiar　　　B. popular　　 C. wild　　　 D. visible
14. A. chance　　　 B. pleasure C. responsibility　　D. task
15. A. magic　　　 B. energy　　　C. fail　　　 D. effect
答案　
1. C　2. D　3. C　4. A　5. B　6. D　7. A　8. C　9. B　10. D　11. C　12. A　13. B　14. B　15. A
Cloze 2（2023江苏泰州高三上学期期末）
　　“How sick is she, Tim ” When Sandy came to, she asked her husband. Then, she recalled the sound of the doctor's whisper “Oh no”, but she had been too 　1　 to demand an explanation.
Sandy was 　2　 for a glimpse of her newborn daughter, but as she 　3　 the nursery entrance, she 　4　, fighting panic. There in the box lay a tiny baby girl attached to lots of tubes.
“Hydrocephalus(脑积水). Your baby has the 　5　 case I've ever seen,” a doctor spoke to them. “She will have a 　6　 chance of survival. And even if we give her a(n) 　7　, she will also be likely to die of brain infection after the surgery.”
Gently, Sandy stroked the baby's fist. Surprisingly, she grabbed Sandy's finger. Immediately Sandy felt something 　8　 her heart: this pitiful baby 　9　 to her. “It's like she's asking me to fight for her. I 　10　 to believe that there's no 　11　 for my daughter,” she said. “I want the operation done.”
Outside the operating room, the couple waited 　12　. After what seemed a century, “The operation worked out well,” finally came the doctor's voice, which 　13　 the whole world.
After so many years, the eight-year-old girl still 　14　 with some health problems, but she was no longer 　15　. The previous year, she gave Sandy a hand-drawn Mother's Day card with words, “I love your heart.”
1. A. stressed B. weak　　　 C. angry　　　 D. confused
2. A. prepared B. responsible　 C. desperate　　D. suitable
3. A. searched B. left C. approached　 D. withdrew
4. A. wandered B. relaxed　　　C. continued　 D. trembled
5. A. worst B. first　　　 C. best　　　 D. last
6. A. slim B. good　　　 C. fair　　　 D. reasonable
7. A. cure B. operation　　C. treatment　　D. check
8. A. interrupt B. restrict　　　C. disturb　　　D. strike
9. A. stuck B. attended　　 C. belonged　　D. referred
10. A. choose B. agree　　　 C. attempt　　 D. refuse
11. A. demand B. consequence C. challenge　　D. future
12. A. excitedly B. cautiously　 C. anxiously　　D. patiently
13. A. lit up B. made up C. knocked over D. took over
14. A. cooperated B. struggled C. competed　　D. toyed
15. A. in crisis B. in charge C. in shock　　 D. in need
答案　
1. B　2. C　3. C　4. D　5. A　6. A　7. B　8. D　9. C　10. D　11. D　12. C　13. A　14. B　15. A
Cloze 3（2023河北名校高三上学期月考二）
　　Ann's neighbour Tracy found a lost dog walking around the local primary school. She asked Ann if she could keep an eye on it. Ann said that she could 　1　 it only for the day.
Tracy took photos of the dog and printed off 400 FOUND fliers(传单) and put them in mailboxes. 　2　, Ann bought some pet foods in the dollar store nearby, and 　3　 her two sons not to fall in love with it. At the time, Ann's son Thomas was 10 years old, and Jack, who was 　4　 from a heart operation, was 21 years old.
Four days later Ann was still 　5　 the dog, whom they had started to call Riley. When she arrived home from work, the dog 　6　 itself against the screen door and barked madly at her. As soon as she opened the door, Riley 　7　 into the boys' room where Ann 　8　 that Jack was suffering a heart attack caused by the operation. Riley ran over to Jack, and when Ann bent over to help him, the dog went 　9　.
“If it hadn't come to get me, the 　10　 said Jack would have died,” Ann reported to a local newspaper. At this point, no one had called to claim the dog, so Ann decided to 　11　 it.
The next morning Tracy got a call. A man named Peter 　12　 his dog and called the number on the flier. Tracy started 　13　, and told him, “That dog 　14　 my friend's son.”
Peter drove to Ann's house to pick up his dog and saw Thomas and Jack crying in the window. After a few moments Peter said, “Maybe Odie was supposed to　15　 you; maybe you should keep it.”
1. A. detect　　　 B. assist　　　 C. watch　　　 D. train
2. A. Anyhow　　　B. Therefore C. Nevertheless　　　 D. Meanwhile
3. A. warned　　　 B. banned　　　C. promised　　　 D. advocated
4. A. escaping　　　B. adjusting　　 C. ceasing　　　 D. recovering
5. A. bringing up　 B. turning to C. looking after　　　 D. pulling over
6. A. threw　　　 B. struck　　　 C. conflicted　　　 D. supported
7. A. flowed　　　 B. passed　　　 C. rushed　　　 D. stared
8. A. believed　　　 B. found　　　 C. tackled　　 　 D. caught
9. A. silent　　　 B. active　　　 C. distant　　　 D. intense
10. A. owner　　　 B. doctor　　　 C. reporter　　　 D. neighbour
11. A. reward　　　B. obtain　　　 C. adopt　　　 D. comfort
12. A. missed　　　B. concerned　　C. appealed　　 D. recognised
13. A. lying　　　 B. crying　　　 C. arguing　　　 D. resisting
14. A. saved　　　 B. trusted　　　 C. needed　　　 D. obeyed
15. A. tick　　　 B. join　　　 C. find　　　 D. search
答案　
1. C　2. D　3. A　4. D　5. C　6. A　7. C　8. B　9. A　10. B　11. C　12. D　13. B　14. A　15. C
Cloze 4（2023广东广州高三一模）
　　The train had been long delayed. Running out of 　1　, Andy put down his book and looked out. He found the 　2　 at once: it was raining hard.
He lay down and fell asleep but was soon woken up by a woman. She handed him his bag and 　3　 that it had slipped to the floor. He gratefully took it back and opened it, 　4　 to see his mother's scarf and some sandwiches inside.
Andy's thoughts drifted(飘) to when he was 　5　. His mother had insisted on putting her scarf in. “If it rains, it may get cold.” He remembered feeling 　6　 and had taken it out. But it was still here.
　7　 Andy realized he was burning with fever. Feeling helpless, he called his mum. “Take a 　8　. I have put in medicine, just 　9　,” she suggested. Touched by his mother's 　10　, he took the medicine and soon fell asleep in the 　11　 of the scarf.
Andy woke up later feeling much better. Then he noticed the woman,who'd 　12　 him earlier, 　13　 holding a baby in her arms, both shaking. Their clothes did little against the cold wind.
Without thinking twice, Andy wrapped his mother's scarf around the baby. To his 　14　, the child soon fell asleep in the love of not one, but two 　15　.
1. A. luck　　　 B. patience　　　 C. time　　　 D. energy
2. A. train　　　 B. truth　　　 C. cause　　　 D. notice
3. A. insisted　 B. explained　　　 C. apologized　　　 D. admitted
4. A. surprised　 B. ready　　　 C. thankful　　　 D. expecting
5. A. checking　 B. leaving　　　 C. planning　　　 D. packing
6. A. hurt　　　 B. annoyed　　　 C. ashamed　　　 D. puzzled
7. A. Lately　　 B. Finally　　　 C. Suddenly　　　 D. Instantly
8. A. look　　 B. pill　　　 C. rest　　　 D. sandwich
9. A. for safety B. on purpose　　　 C. in case　　　 D. by accident
10. A. calmness B. confidence　　　 C. comfort　　　 D. care
11. A. warmth B. memory　　　 C. smell　　　 D. touch
12. A. helped B. pleased　　　 C. disturbed　　 D. greeted
13. A. comfortably B. safely C. gently　　　 D. tightly
14. A. relief B. amazement　　　C. mind　　　 D. advantage
15. A. arms B. scarfs　　　 C. passengers　 D. mothers
答案　
1. B　2. C　3. B　4. A　5. D　6. B　7. C　8. B　9. C　10. D　11. A　12. A　13. D　14. A　15. D
Cloze 5（2023安徽合肥一六八中学高三调研）
　　Near my house is a library. As an enthusiastic reader, the idea to be surrounded by books itself is 　1　. So I volunteered to 　2　 it, managing books. But never had I realized reading had such 　3　 until I met an old lady.
One day I was arranging books when I heard a lady 　4　 something at the information desk, where I went to give 　5　. She was in her 70s with a beautiful smile.
After communication, I was 　6　 that she came to take the membership. Without family, she had 　7　 her house and settled in a nursing home, living off 　8　 the interest from her savings account. Her love of reading, even at such an age, never 　9　. Her confidence, whenever she 　10　 reading, livened her up.
The membership was 　11　 for her, so I explained the fee. She didn't hesitate to open her purse and 　12　 for the amount. Noticing her 　13　 look, I offered to pay for her but she insisted, “I'll come and pay tomorrow.” I failed to 　14　 her. The next day she returned, paid up and got her membership card. When I took her into the world of books, her eyes shone with excitement. She became a regular visitor, one I'd 　15　 every few days.
Now her cute smile in my mind still reminds me of the magic of reading.
1. A. appealing　　 B. creative C. accurate　　　 D. unbelievable
2. A. reward　　　 B. join　　　 C. sponsor　　　 D. visit
3. A. possibility　 B. power　　　 C. hardship　　　 D. value
4. A. approving of　 B. giving away C. inquiring about　 D. showing off
5. A. assistance　　 B. attention　　 C. results　　　 D. regards
6. A. amused　　　 B. concerned　 C. relieved　　　 D. surprised
7. A. donated　　　 B. mended　　　 C. purchased　　　 D. sold
8. A. rarely　　　 B. purposefully　　 C. merely　　　 D. secretly
9. A. began　　　 B. continued　　　 C. deepened　　　 D. lessened
10. A. considered　 B. practiced C. mentioned　　　 D. recommended
11. A. costly　　　 B. informal　　　 C. unreasonable　　 D. risky
12. A. arrange　　　 B. check　　　 C. ask　　　 D. pray
13. A. confused　　 B. grateful　　　 C. uneasy　　　 D. considerate
14. A. decline　　　 B. convince　　　 C. impress　　　 D. satisfy
15. A. expect　　　 B. interview　　　 C. question　　　 D. recognize
答案　
1. A　2. B　3. B　4. C　5. A　6. D　7. D　8. C　9. D　10. C　11. A　12. B　13. C　14. B　15. A
Cloze 6（2023广东深圳罗湖高三上学期期末）
　　I was driving on the freeway when I saw a sign. It 　1　 drivers that chains would be required to cross the mountain. It took me quite some time to get the chains on. When I got to a spot where it was no longer snowing, I took the chains off so I could drive at a(n) 　2　 speed.
Suddenly, I 　3　 another snowy, icy patch of road. My car spun out into a snowdrift. I thought of 　4　 some tree branches and placing them under my tires, but it was so cold outside that my hands weren't working 　5　. I got inside the car and called the American Automobile Association (AAA).
A Russian man came up to my window and said hello. Before I could say too much, he and his three sons were already 　6　 to push my car. I got out of my car and 　7　 them.
It was past midnight and they easily could have decided that AAA would 　8　 the situation after our initial 　9　 failed. Yet, they stayed with me for nearly 45 minutes as we kept trying 　10　 things to get the car out of the snow, insistent that they wouldn't leave until I was 　11　.
At first, I was a little 　12　 about being stuck in the freezing weather at such a late hour, but their cheerful attitude changed the whole 　13　 of the situation and lifted my spirits.
After nearly one hour of hard work when my car was finally free, they didn't even 　14　 around long enough for me to get their names. They just ran toward their truck, 　15　 a bit on the ice, and yelled back “Drive slowly”, like true smile heroes!
1. A. warned　　　 B. encouraged　　　 C. promised　　　 D. taught
2. A. slow　　　 B. average　　　 C. normal　　　 D. top
3. A. missed out　　 B. came upon C. looked for　　　 D. pulled off
4. A. hanging　　　 B. burning　　　 C. destroying　　　 D. breaking
5. A. properly　　　B. casually C. creatively　　　 D. comfortably
6. A. proposing　　 B. continuing　　　 C. starting　　　 D. claiming
7. A. urged　　　 B. joined　　　 C. stopped　　　 D. left
8. A. handle　　　 B. improve　　　 C. revise　　　 D. clarify
9. A. preparations　 B. appeals C. impressions　　　D. attempts
10. A. typical　　　 B. unique　　　 C. different　　　 D. difficult
11. A. approached　 B. forgiven C. protected　　　 D. freed
12. A. concerned　 B. cautious　　　 C. awkward　　　 D. confused
13. A. analysis　　 B. dynamics　　　 C. definition　　　 D. truth
14. A. play　　　 B. walk　　　 C. stick　　　 D. glance
15. A. moved　　　 B. recovered　　　 C. dashed　　　 D. slid
答案　
1. A　2. C　3. B　4. D　5. A　6. C　7. B　8. A　9. D　10. C　11. D　12. A　13. B　14. C　15. D
Cloze 7（2023江苏南通如皋高三一模）
　　Last summer, with my neck tight from too much time at the computer, I knew I needed to take off into the woods. My husband wasn't 　1　, but I really wanted to see the Perseids meteor shower(英仙座流星雨). I decided to go camping on my own.
I was a little nervous about being alone at first but 　2　 that feeling for the time being as I drove to my 　3　. Once I reached the camping spot, I heard thunder. Not a great 　4　 to my adventure. By the time I reached my campsite, it was 　5　. Once the rain stopped, I found a spot for the tent. Putting it up turned out to be a(n) 　6　 process. This wouldn't be so bad, I thought.
Once I 　7　 the tent, I realized how much room there was. I loved that I could 　8　 out and throw my clothes all over with no one to complain about the mess. Solo camping certainly has its 　9　.
Falling asleep quickly, I was 　10　 a few hours later by some noises. It sounded too large and loud to be a squirrel or a chipmunk. I didn't think it was a good idea to go out and look at the 　11　 after all. As I lay there, I heard wolves in the distance and an owl calling. I was 　12　 glad I was awake to hear this little slice of nature.
The next morning, my 　13　 talked about how a bear had visited in the night and 　14　 some of their chairs and a small table.
While I was 　15　 at not seeing the shooting stars, I'm now a lot more confident about camping by myself. Bear or no bear.
1. A. available　　　 B. reliable C. decent D. competent
2. A. sorted out　　　 B. weighed down C. put aside D. allowed for
3. A. tribe　　　 B. cottage　　　 C. kingdom D. destination
4. A. reference　　　 B. bonus　　　 C. start D. feedback
5. A. blowing　　　 B. pouring　　　 C. slipping D. emerging
6. A. abstract　　　 B. incredible C. superb D. straightforward
7. A. entered　　　 B. wrapped　　　 C. dragged D. packed
8. A. fold　　　 B. spread　　　 C. burst D. pull
9. A. intentions　　　 B. criteria　　　 C. conflicts D. benefits
10. A. awakened　　　 B. suspended C. collapsed D. embraced
11. A. birds　　　 B. trees　　　 C. stars D. animals
12. A. somewhat　　　 B. anyhow C. meanwhile D. anywhere
13. A. clients　　　 B. neighbors　　　 C. consultants D. candidates
14. A. turned over　　　 B. pulled over C. handed over D. knocked over
15. A. ashamed　　　 B. disappointed C. embarrassed D. pessimistic
答案　
1. A　2. C　3. D　4. C　5. B　6. D　7. A　8. B　9. D　10. A　11. C　12. A　13. B　14. D　15. B
Cloze 8（2022辽宁名校联盟高三一模）
　　Last Sunday, waitress King was on her routine work. She took the order of an elderly lady who was sitting 　1　.
“It was on Sunday, which is always pretty 　2　,” King told Newsweek. “About halfway through her meal, it started to slow down so we chatted for a few minutes. Just small 　3　, nothing too deep. She told me she was almost 70 and just wanted to stop by an old 　4　 restaurant for a bite.”
As the lady had 　5　 eating her meal King noticed that she seemed quiet and in deep 　6　. The waitress's first idea was that there might have been something wrong with the 　7　. King went over to check with the lady. But the lady said, 　8　, “The food is good. 　9　 is wrong. Thanks for your kindness.” A few minutes later,the lady 　10　.
But the 　11　 which the lady left behind with the $3 tip on her $10 check brought King to tears.
“Thank you very much for your kind 　12　,” it read. “This is the 　13　 time I've eaten out alone since my husband passed away. I was hoping I could 　14　 it.”
King 　15　 a picture of the note on Twitter, which received a ton of feedback, including “I want to give whoever wrote this note a hug.”
1. A. casually　　　 B. happily　　　 C. around　　　 D. alone
2. A. quiet　　　 B. busy　　　 C. sunny　　　 D. hard
3. A. rest　　　 B. table　　　 C. talk　　　 D. dish
4. A. favorite　　　 B. expensive　　　 C. strange　　　D. normal
5. A. finished　　　 B. started　　　 C. considered　 D. appreciated
6. A. trouble　　　 B. thought　　　 C. sleep　　　 D. shock
7. A. bill　　　 B. cook　　　 C. food　　　 D. air
8. A. trembling　　 B. sighing　　　 C. nodding　　 D. smiling
9. A. Nothing　　　B. Everything　　　 C. Something　 D. Anything
10. A. bargained　　B. continued　　　 C. left　　　 D. remained
11. A. note　　　 B. gift　　　 C. phone　　　 D. message
12. A. donation　　 B. service　　　 C. reminder　　D. comfort
13. A. real　　　 B. last　　　 C. other　　　 D. first
14. A. jump at　　 B. get through　　　C. turn down　 D. put off
15. A. switched　　 B. took　　　 C. posted　　　D. delivered
答案　
1. D　2. B　3. C　4. A　5. A　6. B　7. C　8. D　9. A　10. C　11. A　12. B　13. D　14. B　15. C
Cloze 9（2022福建厦门高三二检）
　　I love and enjoy playing the piano. So when the recital (音乐演奏会) was 　1　, I was disappointed. I had expected it for long and already 　2　 my best music.
However, Mom turned this 　3　 into something worthwhile. “You should 　4　 at Carriage House Manor. I'm sure the 　5　 there would really appreciate the music.” To me, this was a win-win situation because not only would I play more music, but I had the chance to 　6　 the residents, some of whom tragically didn't have families.
The much-anticipated day 　7　 arrived. Stepping into the dining area, I saw several gray-haired people seemingly enjoying a dinner and the 　8　. Despite ongoing conversations at tables, 　9　 still hung like a dark cloud in the room. After introductions, I sat down in front of the piano, butterflies in my stomach. But my 　10　 melted away as I played on.
The dinner hour flew by. One woman got up and began to cheerfully 　11　 about the room to the beat of the 　12　 while others snapped their fingers (打响指). I was 　13　 to see how music brought big smiles to their faces.
Calling off the recital was a blessing because it led to us 　14　 the gift of music with those who needed it most. Go spread 　15　 whenever possible.
1. A. cancelled　　　B. sponsored　　　 C. organized　　　 D. postponed
2. A. recorded　　　 B. prepared　　　 C. composed　　　 D. sung
3. A. burnout　　　 B. letdown　　　 C. getaway　　　 D. turnaround
4. A. relax　　　 B. investigate　　　 C. perform　　　 D. wait
5. A. seniors　　　 B. nurses　　　 C. guards　　　 D. musicians
6. A. cheer up　　　 B. settle down　　　C. comment on D. hunt for
7. A. simply　　　 B. accidentally C. finally　　　 D. nearly
8. A. freedom　　　 B. vacation　　　 C. company　　　 D. privilege
9. A. silence　　　 B. horror　　　 C. confusion　　　 D. loneliness
10. A. desperation　 B. nervousness C. frustration D. embarrassment
11. A. spin　　　 B. wander　　　 C. dance　　　 D. glance
12. A. drums　　　 B. heart　　　 C. words　　　 D. music
13. A. amazed　　　B. upset　　　 C. curious　　　 D. determined
14. A. carrying B. exchanging　　　C. discussing D. sharing
15. A. faith　　　 B. kindness　　 C. messages　　　 D. awareness
答案　
1. A　2. B　3. B　4. C　5. A　6. A　7. C　8. C　9. D　10. B　11. C　12. D　13. A　14. D　15. B
Cloze 10（2021山东莱芜一中高三质检一）
　　Minh Best, born without arms, loves to paint and she's found a unique way to approach her work. To 　1　 her paintings, she uses her foot to hold the brush. The girl has not let anything 　2　 her back, especially from doing what she loves: painting.
Her paintings have 　3　 from an artistic hobby into a way for Minh and her parents, Sarah Best and Justin Best, to raise money for her to 　4　 Camp No Limits. “Camp No Limits is a camp for children with limb (肢体) differences,” Sarah Best said. “We are trying to 　5　 to the West next year as there are campers like Minh and we want her to 　6　 them.”
Online and direct messages with specific requests are 　7　 ways Minh's paintings have been sold. “Several people have told us, with tears in their eyes, how 　8　 they are to get to see her do what she loves,” Sarah Best said.
The family has already raised more than $5,000, helping pay for travel 　9　 to two camps just this year. “　10　 she attends these camps, she'll know she's just one of the crowd,” Sarah Best remarked.
As her drawings continue to 　11　 the shelves, Minh's family would love to be able to help other kids attend these camps and offer financial assistance through these 　12　. “Attending these camps, she's already 　13　 others as well,” Sarah Best said. “Again, her love for life is just catching and it gives people of all ages 　14　, even at these camps.”
Minh will continue to paint, cook, dance and do everything that brings her joy　15　 limitations.
1. A. sell　　　 B. enjoy C. promote　　　 D. make
2. A. hold　　　 B. call C. bring　　　 D. give
3. A. risen B. grown C. ranged　　　 D. stayed
4. A. attend　　 B. witness　　 C. experience　　　 D. deliver
5. A. move　　 B. walk　　　 C. travel　　　 D. cycle
6. A. argue with B. catch up with C. fit in with D. agree with
7. A. normal　　 B. common　　 C. original　　　 D. unique
8. A. lucky　　　 B. annoyed　　　 C. considerate　 D. adorable
9. A. plans　　　 B. books　　　 C. aims　　　 D. expenses
10. A. Since　　　 B. Though　　　 C. When　　　 D. Because
11. A. run into B. pass down　　　 C. apply for　　 D. fly off
12. A. lessons　　　 B. classes　　　 C. donations　　 D. comments
13. A. hurt　　　 B. inspired　　　 C. prevented　　 D. offended
14. A. money　　　 B. hope　　　 C. experiences　 D. paintings
15. A. without　　　B. despite　　　 C. over　　　 D. through
答案　
1. D　2. A　3. B　4. A　5. C　6. C　7. B　8. A　9. D　10. C　11. D　12. C　13. B　14. B　15. A
B组　综合提升题组
Cloze 1（2023辽宁锦州高三一模）
　　I have used this idea a few times. Sending someone flowers, without signing the card or 　1　 in any way who they are from, is funny and amazing. The most 　2　 part of this act is that the receivers will think about all the people who care about them when they try to 　3　 who might send the flowers.
I 　4　 clearly the first time I did this. The intention was just to make Roy smile, but I did not add my 　5　 on the blessing card. He had a warm heart though he was not good at talking. When I was new, he gave me lots of 　6　 about my work and did all that he could to help me through my 　7　 years. I 　8　 to get his birthday from colleagues with some effort. I just wanted him to know he was thought about. The 　9　 of not signing the card was beyond expectation.
The whole office started to talk about Roy's flowers as everyone tried to find out the 　10　. He himself also joined the 　11　 of the searching team. He 　12　 his shyness and made contacts he had been putting off for a long time to see if they had sent the flowers.
Roy 　13　 found out it was me. The surprised smile on his face suggested that he didn't 　14　 I would send him flowers. But he still expressed his 　15　 for my flowers and card. And I said it's me that should thank him for his help, which brought smiles to both of our faces.
1. A. asking　　　 B. waiting　　　 C. showing　　　 D. knowing
2. A. helpful　　　 B. meaningful　　　C. reasonable　　　 D. confusing
3. A. bring up　　　 B. turn to　　　 C. hear from　　　 D. figure out
4. A. planned　　　 B. recorded C. remembered　　　D. imagined
5. A. status　　　 B. wishes　　　 C. address　　　 D. signature
6. A. orders　　　 B. instructions　 C. services　　　 D. choices
7. A. initial　　　 B. smooth　　　 C. wonderful　　　 D. careful
8. A. managed　　　B. happened　 C. hesitated　　　 D. longed
9. A. cause　　　 B. result　　　 C. material　　　 D. assessment
10. A. maker　　　 B. helper　　　 C. sender　　　 D. seller
11. A. games　　　 B. competition C. quarrel D. ranks
12. A. hid　　　 B. realized　　 C. overcame　　　 D. mentioned
13. A. partly　　　 B. finally　　　 C. secretly　　　 D. absolutely
14. A. expect　　　 B. notice　　　 C. confirm　　　 D. conclude
15. A. excuse　　　 B. apology C. cheer　　　 D. appreciation
答案　
1. C　2. B　3. D　4. C　5. D　6. B　7. A　8. A　9. B　10. C　11. D　12. C　13. B　14. A　15. D
Cloze 2（2023江苏苏北七市高三二模）
　　Juliette and I knew each other seven years ago through the foreign exchange organised by our schools. We started as pen friends—the 　1　 ink and paper kind. The letters introduced us to each other and a new 　2　.
When we eventually met 　3　, I felt like we were already friends. I wanted to be able to speak to her in her native language as 　4　 as I do in English. It gives me a 　5　 for learning French.
I stayed with her family in Laval. 　6　 her school helped me grasp French. I remember how 　7　 I felt on the few occasions I knew the answers to questions during classes. I also remember 　8　 a police officer in French after my passport was stolen. The passport was found, and so was a new 　9　 in my ability to solve problems in French.
Although we speak 　10　 on Facebook or Skype now, I've kept all of our letters. They are the 　11　 representation of our friendship and language learning.
I was pleased to hear that the French exchange at my old school is still 　12　 and now has 100 students involved. Apps and online courses are the latest 　13　, making pen pals and post 　14　. But we shouldn't ignore this unique method of 　15　 languages.
1. A. expensive　　 B. old-fashioned C. creative　　　 D. long-lost
2. A. language　　　B. friend　　　 C. lifestyle　　　 D. hobby
3. A. at random　　 B. at hand　　　 C. in person　　　 D. in turn
4. A. openly　　　 B. sharply　　　 C. briefly　　　 D. easily
5. A. choice　　　 B. reason　　　 C. reward　　　 D. credit
6. A. Assessing　 B. Leaving　　 C. Attending　　　 D. Building
7. A. proud　　　 B. calm　　　 C. surprised　　　 D. confused
8. A. arguing with B. waiting for C. coming across D. talking to
9. A. responsibility　B. feature C. confidence D. interest
10. A. secretly B. occasionally C. mainly D. casually
11. A. abstract B. physical　　 C. artistic　　　 D. legal
12. A. running B. falling　　　 C. struggling　　　 D. cheating
13. A. researches B. trend　　 C. software　　　 D. editions
14. A. useful B. popular　　　 C. precious　　　 D. dated
15. A. appreciating B. speaking C. discovering D. teaching
答案　
1. B　2. A　3. C　4. D　5. B　6. C　7. A　8. D　9. C　10. C　11. B　12. A　13. B　14. D　15. D
Cloze 3（2023安徽安庆二中高三质检七）
　　Once there was a little boy who enjoyed reading books, especially comic strips(连环漫画). His uncle called him “Sparky”, after a comic strip horse named Spark Plug. But it was 　1　 for Sparky to feel happy at school because he failed every subject in the eighth grade. Though he did manage to enter the school's golf team and tried hard, he still 　2　 the only important match of the season.
Throughout his youth, Sparky was shy and felt 　3　 with strangers. And no one really 　4　 all that much. In fact, Sparky was 　5　 if a classmate said hello to him after class. Sparky was a loser. His classmates knew it, so he learned to 　6　 it.
But Sparky was fond of drawing. No one else appreciated it. But that didn't seem to 　7　 to him. In his high school, he sent some cartoons to the yearbook. The editors 　8　 his ideas. Despite that, Sparky was 　9　 of his ability. He even decided to become an artist. So, after completing high school, Sparky wrote to the Walt Disney Studios. Despite 　10　 preparation, it wasn't accepted, which 　11　 that he was a loser again.
But Sparky still didn't give up. He decided to tell his own life in cartoons. The main character was a little boy who always failed. Because Sparky's cartoon character went on to become a kind of cultural phenomenon, people 　12　 identified with this “lovable loser”. He reminded people of the painful and 　13　 moments to walk from their own past. The character soon became famous worldwide. And Sparky, the boy whose many 　14　 never kept him from trying, is the highly successful cartoonist Charles Schulz. His strip Peanuts continues to 　15　 us, even the losers, to find a way in our life.
1. A. impossible　　　 B. unnecessary C. uncertain　　 D. imperfect
2. A. watched　　　 B. covered　　　 C. attended　　 D. lost
3. A. innocent　　　 B. nervous　　　 C. patient　　　D. selfish
4. A. paid　　　 B. understood C. cared　　　 D. needed
5. A. astonished　　　 B. curious C. motivated　 D. guilty
6. A. depend on　　　 B. find out C. live with D. learn about
7. A. occur　　　 B. matter　　　 C. happen　　　D. belong
8. A. ignored　　　 B. changed　　　 C. accepted　　 D. rejected
9. A. ashamed　　　 B. tired　　　 C. sure　　　 D. aware
10. A. hurried　　　 B. careful　　　 C. special D. busy
11. A. proved　　　 B. designed　　　 C. seemed D. grew
12. A. suddenly　　　 B. hopelessly　　　 C. cautiously D. willingly
13. A. embarrassing　　 B. amusing C. exciting D. surprising
14. A. sufferings　　　 B. chances　　　 C. failures D. experiences
15. A. satisfy　　　 B. inspire　　　 C. please D. disturb
答案　
1. A　2. D　3. B　4. C　5. A　6. C　7. B　8. D　9. C　10. B　11. A　12. D　13. A　14. C　15. B
Cloze 4（2023吉林长春高三三模）
　　For years, Dad had avoided getting a dog. Whenever the 　1　 came up, Dad complained, “Dogs are a pain. I don't want to be 　2　.” Despite his strong opposition, Mom brought home a puppy named Chip, a cute ball that 　3　 us all.
For me, at age 13, Chip brought out my 　4　 side. I fed, brushed and walked him every day. I also learned that when we take care of what is important to us, we 　5　 the benefits. And this 　6　 stayed with me as I grew. At that time, Chip meant a loyal companion, someone to 　7　 me at the door when I returned and someone to kiss my face when I was sad.
Chip even 　8　 Dad. It was nearly a month before Chip's 　9　 personality won him over. Dad was the first to 　10　 him to sit on the sofa. He even made chew toys for Chip to play with.
Most 　11　, Chip brought us together as a family. After dinner, instead of escaping to our bedrooms as before, we all 　12　 Chip into the family room. We'd teach him new 　13　 or perfect his old ones. We'd recall stories of the cute things he'd done that day. The key is that we'd do this together.
People sometimes complain that dog lovers are 　14　 humanity; rather, their pets stimulate the 　15　 of their humanity.
1. A. topic　　　 B. news　　　 C. problem　　 D. doubt
2. A. replaced　　　B. destroyed　　　 C. bothered　　 D. controlled
3. A. defeated　　　B. challenged　　　 C. discouraged　 D. transformed
4. A. awkward　　 B. responsible　　　 C. generous　　 D. creative
5. A. harvest　　　 B. desire　　　 C. ignore　　　 D. realize
6. A. lesson　　　 B. habit　　　 C. custom　　　D. routine
7. A. seek　　　 B. greet　　　 C. hide　　　 D. assist
8. A. feared　　　 B. softened C. admired D. strengthened
9. A. adorable　　　B. strong　　　 C. aggressive D. naughty
10. A. persuade　　 B. forbid　　　 C. allow　　　 D. order
11. A. necessarily　 B. exactly　　　 C. entirely 　　 D. importantly
12. A. drove　　　 B. dragged　　　 C. followed　　 D. pushed
13. A. languages　　 B. tricks　　　 C. subjects　　 D. styles
14. A. satisfying　　 B. inspiring C. changing　　D. abandoning
15. A. weakness　　 B. theory　　　 C. darkness D. beauty
答案　
1. A　2. C　3. D　4. B　5. A　6. A　7. B　8. B　9. A　10. C　11. D　12. C　13. B　14. D　15. D
Cloze 5（2023广东惠州高三一模）
　　One summer day, Bella, our pet dog was in the bushes in our backyard making all sorts of noises. Our 11-year-old daughter, Kaitlin, discovered her sniffing and pawing at a 　1　, where several caterpillars(毛毛虫) chewed away.
My husband and I quite worried that our backyard—　2　 hangout of birds, squirrels, and neighborhood cats—wasn't the safest environment for 　3　 caterpillars. So we got a butterfly house where the caterpillars could 　4　 transform.
Each day, when we took the butterfly house to the backyard, Bella 　5　 with it. Each night, when we brought it back inside, Bella 　6　, and then slept under the table on which it rested. We don't know why Bella was so 　7　, but she was there for every step of the budding butterflies' 　8　.
Finally, the caterpillars turned into beautiful queen butterflies. 　9　, Bella didn't seem worried when Kaitlin 　10　 them. In fact, Bella seemed to understand that this was part of the 　11　. It wasn't until one last butterfly wouldn't fly away that Bella expressed 　12　. She gently rested her head near the 　13　 flier, which crawled onto her nose. Bella lifted her head, pointed her nose, and let out a breathy 　14　. Away the queen butterfly flew, moving its wings lightly up and down, seemingly needing a little 　15　 from a friend to begin her migration.
1. A. cave　　　 B. branch　　　 C. door　　　 D. dustbin
2. A. messy　　　 B. rare　　　 C. frequent　　　 D. noisy
3. A. delicate　　　 B. tiny　　　 C. gentle　　　 D. delicious
4. A. gradually　　 B. comfortably　 C. safely　　　 D. easily
5. A. fought　　　 B. dealt　　　 C. agreed　　　 D. moved
6. A. followed　　　B. left　　　 C. hesitated　　　 D. ignored
7. A. curious　　　 B. annoyed　　 C. scared　　　 D. attached
8. A. journey　　　 B. transformation C. tragedy D. flight
9. A. Fortunately　　B. Delightfully C. Surprisingly D. Thankfully
10. A. released B. cupped　　 C. hurt　　　 D. approached
11. A. experiment B. adventure　　　 C. cycle　　　 D. rescue
12. A. love B. concern　　　 C. doubt　　　 D. gratitude
13. A. stubborn B. abnormal　　　 C. brave　　　 D. unwilling
14. A. sigh B. cry　　　 C. cheer　　　 D. regret
15. A. benefit B. hug C. understanding D. push
答案　
1. B　2. C　3. A　4. C　5. D　6. A　7. D　8. B　9. C　10. A　11. C　12. B　13. D　14. A　15. D
Cloze 6（2023河北高考前适应性考试）
　　Fiona Famous was a popular girl. She got on well with everyone and was so busy that she 　1　 spent time with individual friends. However, she felt lucky; no other girl had so many friends.
Everything 　2　 on National Friendship Day. Everyone had to make three 　3　 to give to their three best friends. Fiona enjoyed the task. When all the presents had been 　4　, Fiona was the only one who had not 　5　 a present! She felt 　6　 and cried. How could it be possible No one 　7　 her as their best friend Everyone came and 　8　 her for a while. But all only stayed for a while. This was what Fiona had done so many times to others.
Arriving home, Fiona asked her mother where she could 　9　 true friends. “My dear,” answered her mother, “you cannot buy friends with a smile or a few good words. If you really want true friends, you will have to give them real time and 　10　. You must be available in good and bad times.”
“But I want to be everybody's friend! I need to share my 　11　!” Fiona protested(声明).
“You can't be a close friend to everybody. There isn't enough time. It's only 　12　 to have some true friends. Others will be playmates,” said her mother.
Hearing this, Fiona 　13　 she had not been a true friend. She had tried to pay attention to everyone, but that was not enough. To be close friends, you need to be 　14　, understand what others are 　15　 and support them.
1. A. hardly　　　 B. eventually　　　 C. gradually　　　 D. finally
2. A. happened B. changed C. disappeared D. worsened
3. A. cakes　　　 B. promises　　　 C. presents　　　 D. comments
4. A. taken　　　 B. replaced　　　 C. sold　　　 D. shared
5. A. received　　　 B. possessed　　　 C. liked　　　 D. fixed
6. A. different　　　 B. terrible　　　 C. easy　　　 D. relaxing
7. A. promised　　 B. asked　　　 C. saw　　　 D. hoped
8. A. congratulated　B. persuaded C. reminded D. calmed
9. A. find　　　 B. look　　　 C. name　　　 D. run
10. A. energy　　　 B. affection　　　 C. money　　　 D. help
11. A. time　　　 B. belief　　　 C. dream　　　 D. gifts
12. A. natural　　　 B. usual　　　 C. possible　　 D. necessary
13. A. proved　　　 B. realized　　　 C. guessed　　 D. admitted
14. A. grateful　　 B. generous　　　 C. available　　 D. brave
15. A. working out　 B. going after C. looking after D. going through
答案　
1. A　2. B　3. C　4. D　5. A　6. B　7. C　8. D　9. A　10. B　11. A　12. C　13. B　14. C　15. D
Cloze 7（2023湖北华师一附中高三二模）
　　I was an angry adolescent in my first year of college. One day I had a serious fight with my father. I saw him as 　1　 and wanted to break free. We both exploded into shouts and I 　2　 out of the house. My mind raced with angry thoughts about him and I sighed all the way to school.
As I ran across the campus towards the classroom, I suddenly realized that I didn't have the assignment that was 　3　: a thought card. Prof. Simon had explained that every Tuesday we must 　4　 an index card, on which we wrote a thought, a concern, a question or anything that's in our mind and that he would return the card every Wednesday with his 　5　 or answer on it. He stressed that the card was our 　6　 to class on Tuesdays.
Now, I raced down the hallway, ten minutes late to class. Just outside the door, I took out an index card and wrote on it “I am the son of an idiot!” as I could only think about the 　7　 I'd just had with my dad. Then I dashed into the room, handed in the card and took my seat. The moment I reached my seat, I 　8　 telling him that about my dad. I didn't want to 　9　 myself to him.
The next morning I got to the class early and 　10　 in the back. Prof. Simon began returning our thought cards. On my card was written, “What does the ‘son of an idiot’ do with the rest of his life ” His question got right to the 　11　 of the issue: Whose problem was it Whose responsibility was it
Prof. Simon's comment kept coming up in my mind over the next few weeks. Slowly, my thinking began to 　12　. I was taking 　13　 for my doings and choices. My grades improved. My relationship with my father also improved 　14　. Now I saw him as concerned and caring, instead of controlling. And it all 　15　 with a question, an innocent-seeming question.
1. A. controlling B. demanding　　　 C. frustrating D. confusing
2. A. stole B. stormed　　　 C. marched D. paced
3. A. bound B. proper　　　 C. tricky　　　 D. due
4. A. take in B. let in　　　 C. hand in　　　 D. get in
5. A. comment B. grade　　　 C. criticism　　　 D. standard
6. A. guide B. admission C. entry　　　 D. contribution
7. A. conflict B. race　　　 C. talk　　　 D. deal
8. A. denied B. recalled　　　 C. regretted　　　 D. delayed
9. A. connect B. expose C. recommend　　　D. introduce
10. A. stood B. froze　　　 C. cried　　　 D. hid
11. A. cause B. height　　　 C. heart　　　 D. surface
12. A. shift B. focus　　　 C. wander　　　 D. form
13. A. credit B. action C. blame D. responsibility
14. A. automatically B. mildly C. dramatically　　D. swiftly
15. A. helped B. started　　　 C. proceeded　　　D. concluded
答案　
1. A　2. B　3. D　4. C　5. A　6. B　7. A　8. C　9. B　10. D　11. C　12. A　13. D　14. C　15. B
Cloze 8（2023江苏南通高三一模）
　　At 20, I was scared and lonely. My laptop was filled with the beginning of novels, half-finished song lyrics(歌词)—things I'd started with teenage 　1　 only to be disappointed by my lack of creativity. I was 　2　 trying to find a new way to approach life, with no one to 　3　 me in the right direction.
One Saturday, I went to a training day for my school's new journalism team. The teacher suggested I start a blog as a good way to get into 　4　. Bored and in need of a 　5　, I immediately set up a Blogger account.
As I typed post after post in the months that followed, I assumed I would run out of 　6　. But somehow writing about the news and, later, about 　7　, came easily. Here was something interesting that required only a laptop and an 　8　. I loved the research that went into each post, loved being able to 　9　 what interested me and loved finding just the right phrase to describe how I 　10　. I found something I was good at and more importantly, something I 　11　.
I kept posting and slowly I got better. I 　12　, edited and even learned how to employ a metaphor. It wasn't long until my mind was made up: I was going to be a(n) 　13　.
Seven years later, I have just completed a fantastic placement(实习) in a local newspaper. I have never been so 　14　 to my younger self for actually listening to the one piece of advice that turned out to 　15　 most.
1. A. confusion　　　 B. maturity　　　 C. enthusiasm　　　 D. innocence
2. A. praised　　　 B. stuck　　　 C. tricked　　　 D. punished
3. A. defend　　　 B. force　　　 C. point　　　 D. join
4. A. socializing　　　 B. advertising　　　 C. debating　　　 D. writing
5. A. tour　　　 B. course　　　 C. project　　　 D. budget
6. A. steam　　　 B. time　　　 C. money　　　 D. luck
7. A. events　　　 B. myself　　　 C. celebrities　　　 D. society
8. A. idea　　　 B. option　　　 C. excuse　　　 D. answer
9. A. transform　　　 B. reject　　　 C. predict　　　 D. explore
10. A. acted　　　 B. felt　　　 C. developed　　　 D. succeeded
11. A. resisted　　　 B. remembered　　 C. explained　　　 D. enjoyed
12. A. rewrote　　　 B. copied　　　 C. deleted　　　 D. published
13. A. composer　　　 B. instructor C. journalist D. adventurer
14. A. friendly　　　 B. helpful　　　 C. mean　　　 D. grateful
15. A. matter　　　 B. differ　　　 C. cost　　　 D. happen
答案　
1. C　2. B　3. C　4. D　5. C　6. A　7. B　8. A　9. D　10. B　11. D　12. A　13. C　14. D　15. A
Cloze 9（2022山东泰安高三一模）
　　Tima Abudhi is a 55-year-old mother of five. When she was growing up, she remembers watching her neighbors 　1　 trees in the mangrove forests (红树林) around her village on Pate Island, on Kenya's east coast, to build houses or to sell as wood.
As the mangroves 　2　, so did the fish that live among their roots—a 　3　 for the fishing village of Kizingitini. The threat to their livelihoods and homes 　4　 Abudhi and other women to start replanting the mangroves, often spending all day at the 　5　, taking time away from caring for their families and 　6　 their small businesses. Protecting the mangroves over the past few decades has 　7　 their incomes, but th

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