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专题07 短文首字母填空（原卷版）
宝山区
七、短文填空
Read the passage and fill in the blanks with proper words (在短文的空格内填入适当的词，使内容通顺，每空格限填一词，首字母已给)
Amy Phelps can’t remember a time when she didn’t love giraffes. She met her first giraffe when she was three years old. “My parents knew the giraffe keeper at the zoo,” she says. “He showed me the magic of giraffes, that they are gentle, intelligent, and funny.” When Amy finished college, she worked as a zookeeper at the City Zoo to follow her d 51 of caring for giraffes.
What does a giraffe keeper do “You spend a lot of time m 52 big things such as straw and branches (稻草和树枝),” Amy says with a laugh, “You have to be strong enough for this job and stay in shape.” Amy needs to look after nine giraffes. That’s too much work for one person, so she gets help from other three v 53 from local high schools. Her daily routine starts with saying hello to each giraffe and cleaning up after them, which can be tiring but makes her happy. “It’s not my favourite part of the job,” says Amy, “but I like the exercise.”
F 54 the giraffes is a big part of her job. They eat around 100 pounds of food every day, including branches, fruits and vegetables. She also gives them treats and puts food in puzzle toys (益智玩具) to keep them entertained. Besides, Amy takes care of their health and trains them every day. She’s amazed by how s 55 they are and teaches them different tricks, like recognizing parts of their bodies and even painting with a brush. Whenever Amy talks to zoo visitors, she points out how each giraffe is s 56 . “To people who don’t know them, all giraffes look alike. But I see them every day, each giraffe has a different face, way of walking and moving, body shape and markings.” she says.
Amy not only cares for the giraffes in the zoo, but also p 57 those in the wild. She works as a researcher to make sure the long-term survival of Africa’s giraffes. Besides she raises money for the Wild Animal Foundation (野生动物基金会) on World Giraffe Day every year.
“My favourite thing is just spending time with giraffes. I love taking people to meet the giraffes and seeing how much they make people smile.”
崇明区
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Walk to School Week takes place from 15 to 19 May. As well as being better for the environment, regular walking can improve your body and mind.
Why is walking good for you
Have you ever noticed you have more energy after a walk According to experts, walking isn’t just good for your p 51 health, but it can also clear your mind, sharpen your senses and lift your mood. In fact, many people c 52 walking “one of the great superpowers” because it makes your brain work harder. Making walks part of your daily routine (日常事) means you can use this superpower more o 53 .
How do you make the most of your walks
Walking with friends or family is a great opportunity to catch up (叙旧) and t 54 about your daily life, including any friendship or homework worries. If there is a field or a park on the way, you can make a game when you try to find a different bird or insect every day. Walking along pavements is a chance to practise road safety skills and make you know better about t 55 rules. It’s also an opportunity to get to know your neighbourhood better.
What will you do if you can’t walk all the way to school
Not everyone can get to school on foot but there are lots of ways to make walking or exercise part of your daily routine. If you catch a bus, try getting off a stop e 56 and walking the rest of the way. Fewer cars outside the school gates will also mean l 57 pollution in the air, which is good for everybody and the planet too.
奉贤区
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Are Children Born With Talents
It is common to hear people saying:“This kid was born to do this. ”Are people indeed born with talents Can anyone be taught how to gain certain skills
On the one hand, it is thought that each one of us has a specific(特殊的) talent that we were born with. There are children who are very g 51 at music or sports even from their young age when they were not taught the skill at all. Moreover, there are many children who have managed to develop their skills on their own w 52 any help from experts(专家). This is actually what impresses people and make them b 53 that there are people who have born with specific talents. However, that does not mean that experts and teachers are not important. They help d 54 these talents in children and help them improve their skills.
On the other hand, some others argue that everyone can become a good musician or athlete if they are taught by good teachers. What is needed is to be r 55 keen on learning and willing to try hard to achieve your goals. We’ve seen examples like this: A child didn’t seem to be able to be a musician, but after a lot of p 56 and lessons, he finally succeeded. Everyone can be what they want to be t 57 the right and professional training.
All in all, there are talented children, but without proper training, no one can improve their skills to achieve excellence.
虹口区
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Have you ever been stuck for words Knowing what to say and when to say it isn’t always easy—but we can learn, practise and improve.
What does communication mean
Communication is how we s 51 information and it helps us connect with others. When you have a conversation with someone, you’re not just exchanging words. You are also expressing yourself by controlling your voice and using body language. Conversation s 52 include starting conversations, using eye contact, knowing what to talk about and taking turns to speak and listen.
What are the b 53 of conversation
Having a conversation is great for exchanging thoughts and feelings. Listening helps you to discover new ideas and understand other people’s feelings because you are seeing things t 54 someone else’s eyes. Radio presenter Emma Barnett says, “Of all the many different ways we communicate, talking sends out your message best because it’s easier to understand what someone a 55 means. Good communication opens up understanding, feeling and emotion.”
What makes a good conversation
Taking turns to talk is an essential part of a conversation. Some people have a lot to say; others need encouragement to speak, so make sure e 56 has a chance to join in. Listen carefully to what the other person is saying and don’t be afraid to ask questions or express your opinions. Body language sends out messages about how we feel, so make sure you look at someone while speaking to them. If you see them nodding and smiling, this means they’re showing i 57 . If they are looking away, it could mean they want to end the conversation. Advice expert Annalisa Barbieri believes listening is the most important part of a conversation. “It’s all about paying attention,” she says.
黄浦区
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The power of hope
Spring is on the way with warmer days ahead, and we look forward to something good in the future. Keeping a sense of hope helps you to feel c 51 and happy. This is because hope gives us the power to remain strong-minded, even when things don’t go our way.
What is hope
Hope is a belief that things will i 52 . It’s more than just wishful thinking; hope means taking action and believing you have the ability to reach your goals.“When I’m hopeful, I see the bright s 53 in myself,” says 8-year-old Jonah. “It feels good to be hopeful.”
How is hope good for us
Snyder called hope a “rainbow of the m 54 ,” because it “makes us think of what is possible”. Being hopeful about something, like trying out a new sport or hobby, takes courage because you’re taking a step into the unknown. This helps you work out what’s important to you, as well as making you more confident. Studies show that being hopeful also helps you learn better at school, and feel l 55 worried.
How can I be more hopeful
Hope is a skill you can d 56 . You can start by working towards a goal that’s important to you, then thinking up different ways to achieve it. So if you hope to be a chef one day, for example, try to learn one new recipe a week. If you feel hopeless, turn to people who have already succeeded. If necessary, tell someone who supports you, so they can give you a helping hand. Finally, picture y 57 achieving your goal. Picturing success in the future is hope in action.
嘉定区
七、短文填空
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Pompeii (庞贝) is world-famous and attracts millions of tourists every year. However, the site has been in t 51 in recent years.
Relic (遗迹) hunters have been digging tunnels under Pompeii so they can s 52 items to sell. The w 53 isn’t just about things being stolen. If these tunnels fall down, they could injure people visiting the site.
Human guards at the site have been exploring the tunnels but they are often too n 54 to easily enter. They can also be dangerous as they might fall down at any moment.
This is where Spot, a dog-like robot, steps in. At nighttime, when there are no visitors, Spot will walk around the ancient city looking for hidden tunnels. With a c 55 and light attached (固定), Spot can enter the small tunnels and give a l 56 broadcast of what it can see. With its four stable (稳固的) legs, it is also able to carefully walk across the cobbled streets (鹅卵石路) of Pompeii and e 57 climb stairs.
So who knows, if Spot is successful, there might soon be more futuristic robots wandering around ancient sites.
金山区
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It might be fun to use your smartphone, but be careful. Too much screen time may be 51 to your health.
First, it is bad for your eyes. A researcher called Sarah Hinkley says the problem comes from the blue light that the screen gives out. Looking at a smartphone for a long time can c 52 eye strain (劳损), headaches and dry eyes. So it is a good idea to take a b 53 every 15 minutes when you are working at a computer or using a smartphone.
Second, screen use can do harm to children’s brains. A new 54 shows that using screens too much can affect how children’s brains grow. If children use screens for more than one hour a day, they might have lower levels of white matter in their brains. White matter is a key to the development of language and reading skills. So it is wise to cut down the time of children using all kinds of screens.
Third, using screens too much will affect your s 55 . According to a survey, about 95% of the people between the ages of 13 and 64 use electronics before bed, especially the young people under 20. Doctors say that the light from those electronics at night may make you e 56 before you go to bed. Then it’s hard for you to get enough rest at night. So you’d better turn off smartphones, TVs, and all other screens an hour before your bedtime.
To keep healthy, doctors and researchers strongly a 57 that you shouldn’t use screens for long hours. In this way, you can protect your health.
静安区
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The Answer Is In the Trees
Dave Meko, a scientist at the University of Arizona, noticed that from 1999 to the following years it became drier and drier. And water levels in the huge Colorado River were dropping rapidly. This was the b 51 of a serious drought (干旱). Everyone began asking, “How long will it last ” Meko believed that he could find the answer in the trees.
Meko is a tree-ring expert. He studies the rings within a tree to find information about climate change. Each year, a tree adds a new layer of wood. These layers look like a series of rings. During times of h 52 rainfall, a ring is wide. When there is a shortage of water, a ring is narrow. These rings are nature’s record of rainfall and climate change.
Meko and his team quickly started a new research project. Their goal was to find out how long previous droughts lasted. The team collected as many old wood samples as possible. They tested wood samples from 1,200 years ago until the p 53 . When they examined the rings, the news about rainfall in the past was not good.
Meko’s research showed that, the 20th century was an unusually wet time. Trees from this period had wide, healthy rings. Rain was plentiful d 54 that century, millions of people moved to the region. Before that time, however, the rings showed that droughts occurred on a regular basis. In fact, drought was part of the usual climate pattern. There were severe droughts in the 900s, the 1100s, and the late 1200s.
Human history seems to s 55 Meko’s findings. The native Anasazi lived in this area for hundreds of years, starting around 500 AD．They were farmers and depended on water to grow their crops. However, at the end of the 13th century, the Anasazi s 56 left the area. Experts do not know exactly why the Anasazi left. They think it was because there was no longer enough water to farm. And Meko’s tree rings clearly show a serious drought at that time.
How long will the current drought last Using nature’s c 57 from the past, experts predict that this drought may continue for another 50 years.
闵行区
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My voice matters
Scientists have found that putting our feelings into words makes us feel less sad or angry. Sharing our thoughts can r 51 our worries and help us feel happy.
H 52 , it isn’t always an easy thing to find the words to explain how we feel. This is why young people’s mental health (心理健康) charity Place2Be has made “My Voice Matters” the theme of this year’s Children’s Mental Health Week (5-11 February).
What does “making my voice heard” mean
Do you have trouble sharing your thoughts or worry no one will listen to you Making your voice heard means understanding that your words matter and your o 53 are valued. Dr. Gray is a psychologist (心理学家) at Place2Be. She says it means “Sharing your views, thoughts and feelings and being open to hearing the thoughts, feelings and views of others too.” Making yourself heard isn’t about shouting the loudest; In fact, you don’t have to use your voice at all. “You can express what you like, don’t like or what you want by writing or d 54 instead”, says Dr. Gray. “It’s about finding ways to share what matters to you,” she explains.
Why is “My Voice Matters” i 55
Sharing your feelings with a person you trust will help you understand yourself better. Scientists have discovered that sharing your feelings causes a chemical in your brain that makes you feel relaxed. Meanwhile, your voice can make a big difference to others, too. Dr. Gray says, “You can show your feelings d 56 by speaking face-to-face. With a few kind words, you could help others feel good about themselves or let them know they are supported.”
How can you find your voice
Dr. Gray suggests talking with friends or parents on the way home from school. “If it’s difficult for you to express yourself, find a way that is r 57 for you, whether it’s talking face-to-face or writing it down. When you’re ready, take a deep breath and believe in yourself,”says Dr. Gray.
浦东新区
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Ask Dr. DrewI’m here to help you keep fit and well.◆ Too busy to exercise!My wife says I’m putting on weight and I should do more exercise (She’s super fit—she’s just done the Marathon!), but I just don’t have time because I have a very stressful job. And I have to t 67 a lot. For example, I once spent 80 hours in a week flying between different cities. How can I find time to have a fitness routine What should I do —James◆ I get bored doing exercise!I do exercise—I understand how important it is, but I get so bored. I tried s 68 , but just going up and down a pool is so boring! I tried going to the gym but walking on the spot is so depressing! I bought an exercise DVD, but I used it only a few times. What should I do —Cherry◆ I hurt my ankle so b 69 !I’m a keen keep-fitter, but this morning when I was out running I fell and hurt my ankle. I think it doesn’t matter, but it’s quite a serious one. What kind of exercise I should do while I’m injured I can’t even walk very well at the moment.—Jason
Advice from Dr. Drew◆ Dear James, You should make exercise as part of your daily life—you shouldn’t sit at your desk all day. Perhaps there is a gym n 70 where you work—keep some sports clothes at work and go there for just 15 minutes during your lunch break when you can. You don’t have to exercise for a1 71 period. Ten minutes every now and then is enough.
◆ Dear Cherry, Oh dear! I think you should try a different kind of sports. I don’t think you should exercise a 72 . It can help if you do it with other people—what about a sport, such as tennis, or perhaps dancing There are all kinds of dance classes—you’re sure to find one you like.
◆ Dear Jason, You must see a doctor! You must find out how serious the injury is. If not, you should do some g 73 exercise at first. Perhaps some exercise in water or yoga (瑜伽) classes are good choices. Later, you can try strong exercise with the doctor’s guide.
普陀区
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Every year, there are 400 or more bad storms and other natural disasters around the world. These disasters kill 90,000 people. Other 200 million people were seriously hurt. When people know a storm is coming, they leave for shelters or s 51 areas. But what happens to the animals D 52 for Animals
During storms and other disasters, animals cannot usually go to shelters without help. Storms can hurt animals in different ways. High water in streets and houses can kill dogs and cats. Electrical wires fall in the water and kill fish. Strong winds push birds far away from their homes.
Why don’t people take their animals with them Some shelters don’t have enough space or don’t take pets. Sometimes, t 53 things can happen. In 2005, 600,000 pets died in New Orleans, USA, during Hurricane (飓风) Katrina because their owners left them behind. The animals couldn’t swim. They didn’t have food, either.Ways to Help
Many people help animals before, during, and after disasters. Before storms, some volunteers w 54 people to take pets and farm animals to the shelters. During a storm, they look for animals and save them. Some volunteers also help wild animals, such as birds, deer and even koalas in Australia. They give the animals m 55 care. After the storm, many pets and wild animals are scared and get wounded. High water is very dirty and can make animals sick. They give the animals medicine. They help the animals feel better.R 56 to Help
Animals are part of our communities and they should get help from people. Most people don’t want animals to die. It’s expensive to lose farm animals. Also, dead animals bring disease. In addition, some people die because they stay with their animals during a disaster. T 57 , taking care of animals during storms is important. This helps the animals, and it helps people, too.
青浦区
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Dear past humans,
I am writing to you from the future, a time beyond your imagination. I want to share with you what our world has become and how it differs from the one you live in.
Firstly, let me tell you that we have made incredible (难以置信的) progress in many a 51 . Medicine has advanced to the point where we have found ways to deal with almost every disease that once caused pains or troubles. We have learned to use clean, renewable energy sources and have r 52 our impact (影响) on the environment greatly. We have also made big progress in AI (artificial intelligence) (人工智能) and space exploration, allowing us to unlock the mysteries of the universe.
However, despite all these things, our world still faces many c 53 . The gap between rich and poor has grown wider and many people still struggle to make ends meet. Climate change has caused many natural disasters and forced many people to leave their homes. And while our efforts on artificial intelligence are proved to be a big step f 54 , we must be careful to make sure that it does not cause harm to humanity.
But perhaps the most important thing I want to share with you is that we have realized the importance of being r 55 . We have come to understand that our actions and decisions have an impact on others and on the planet we call home. We are working together to build a more reasonable fair world where everyone has chances to get the resources they need. I hope that you can take these l 56 to heart and fight for yourselves and the future. The choices you make today will have an impact on generations to come. Let us work together to build a b 57 tomorrow.
Yours sincerely,
A future human
松江区
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A pack rat① named Poncho had a big storeroom for all his things. Every day, Poncho went outside. He came back with leaves for lunch, seeds for supper and other things to f 51 his storeroom.
One day, as Poncho was walking, he saw a shiny golden spoon. He picked up the spoon and took it home.
“Oh no,” said Poncho, looking around his storeroom. “There’s no s 52 for my spoon. I’ll have to move things around to find a place for it.” But he failed.
“I’ll sort my things into two piles,” Poncho said to himself. “I’ll make a pile of things I want to s 53 and a pile of things to throw away.” When Poncho finished sorting, he didn’t have two piles. He had one pile. He wanted everything. He was sad because his plan had not worked.
Then an idea came to Poncho’s mind. “I know how I’ll make room for my spoon! My birthday is coming soon. I can have an amazing party.”
Poncho made an i 54 .
Come to my special birthday. I’ll have a giving-away party. Don’t bring me a present. I’ll give each of you one instead. After the party, you can take anything e 55 the shiny golden spoon outside my door.
Poncho’s friends all came to his party on the birthday. They ate birthday berries and sang the birthday song. Then Poncho said, “It’s time for my dear friends to pick presents.”
The party turned w 56 . The guests shouted happily, chose what they like and showed appreciation to Poncho. And he waved goodbye to all his friends.
“Now I will bring in my shiny spoon,” Poncho said happily. He went out and took the spoon inside. He stood in the center of the storeroom and looked around, “Tomorrow I will go out and get a few m 57 things. After all, why have a storeroom if you don’t store things in it ”
① pack rat林鼠，生活在北美及尼加拉瓜和危地马拉等地，它们在觅食的同时也捡拾筑窝的材料。林鼠有个奇特的习性，就是收集并在窝申藏各种怪诞的物品，特别喜欢闪光发亮的小物件。
徐汇区
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Vegetarianism is increasing in the UK since more and more people are deciding not to eat meat and animal products. About 2,000 people are giving up meat and “going veggie” in Britain every week. Even a “National Vegetarian Week” is o 51 every year to encourage people to try a meat-free lifestyle.
If you visit a British supermarket and you will see a wide v 52 of vegetarian ingredients and prepared meals on the shelves, including sausages and cheese.
Many are unhappy about the p 53 treatment of animals and the effects of meat and fish production on the environment. Worries about food safety also play a part. Others choose to change their eating habits to improve their general h 54 . According to a study, a meat-free diet could help r 55 the risk of heart disease, as well as becoming overweight.
Another rising trend is in how UK food is produced. They want their food to be organically (有机地) produced. Organic farmers use very f 56 or no chemicals. Organically farmed animals also have more living space and organic food is more nutritious.
Nearly 75% UK families now buy some types of organic food. Some get organic meat, fruit and vegetables from farmers’ markets. The products are sold d 57 to the customers. Others have a box of organic fruit and vegetables coming to their homes every week. Many people buy organic produce in their local supermarket. Although it’s often more expensive, fans of organic food say it tastes much better!
杨浦区
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In the late 1800s, most of the people from a small, poor village in Italy called Roseto Valfortore moved to a new town in the USA．This town was started in 1887 in Pennsylvania (宾夕法尼亚州) by a man called Nicola Rosato. He named the town Roscto after his own village. The Italian immigrants who came to live there were hoping to find a b 67 life.
In the 1960s, a doctor named Stewart Wolf discovered something very s 68 in Roseto. After doing a study on everyone who lived there, he found that they were generally much healthier than the rest of the country. The number of people in the town dying from heart disease was half the national average. In fact, almost no one younger than 55 years of age died of a heart attack. And the death rate (率) from the c 69 was 35% lower than the national average. Many people simply died of old age.
So, what was the Rosetans’s 70 Wolf’s findings showed that it certainly wasn’t their diet. They ate a lot of fatty food and many were very overweight. In addition, they worked long hours in jobs that were very hard on their bodies. There was no clear medical explanation for w 71 they were so healthy. The town itself was a closely connected community of families. Most children, parents, and grandparents lived under one roof, and everyone got together in church, festivals, and social activities. Thus, researchers c 72 that the Rosetans’ excellent health came from the town itself.
The study shows that having a close connections with others can help people reduce the everyday stresses that are bad for one’s health. Scientists finally named the i 73 of family and social life on health “the Roseto Effect”. Do you think the Roseto Effect really works
长宁区
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Back in New York, I am fighting fires as the assistant captain of a volunteer fire company.
I still remember my first fire. I was the s 67 volunteer on the scene. The captain was talking with the homeowner, who was standing outside at midnight, in the pouring rain and under an umbrella, barefoot, while her house was on fire. She was surely having one of the w 68 days of her life.
The other volunteer, who had arrived just before me, was asked to go inside and save the homeowner’s dog. The captain then waved me over. He said, “Bezos, I need you to go upstairs and get this woman a pair of shoes.” This was not exactly what 1 was hoping for, but I went up the stairs, past the f 69 , who were almost done putting out the fire at this point, into the bedroom to get a pair of shoes.
Now I know what you’re thinking, but I’m no hero. (Laughter) I carried the shoes d 70 . There I met the other volunteer with the precious dog. We took our treasures (珍宝) outside to the homeowner. Not surprisingly, his treasure r 71 much more attention than mine.
A few weeks later, the company got a letter from the homeowner thanking us for saving her home. In the letter she described the act of k 72 —someone had even gotten her a pair of shoes.
Not every day is going to offer us a chance to save somebody’s life, but every day offers us a chance to a 73 one. So get in the game. Save the shoes.
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专题07 短文首字母填空（解析版）
宝山区
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Amy Phelps can’t remember a time when she didn’t love giraffes. She met her first giraffe when she was three years old. “My parents knew the giraffe keeper at the zoo,” she says. “He showed me the magic of giraffes, that they are gentle, intelligent, and funny.” When Amy finished college, she worked as a zookeeper at the City Zoo to follow her d 51 of caring for giraffes.
What does a giraffe keeper do “You spend a lot of time m 52 big things such as straw and branches (稻草和树枝),” Amy says with a laugh, “You have to be strong enough for this job and stay in shape.” Amy needs to look after nine giraffes. That’s too much work for one person, so she gets help from other three v 53 from local high schools. Her daily routine starts with saying hello to each giraffe and cleaning up after them, which can be tiring but makes her happy. “It’s not my favourite part of the job,” says Amy, “but I like the exercise.”
F 54 the giraffes is a big part of her job. They eat around 100 pounds of food every day, including branches, fruits and vegetables. She also gives them treats and puts food in puzzle toys (益智玩具) to keep them entertained. Besides, Amy takes care of their health and trains them every day. She’s amazed by how s 55 they are and teaches them different tricks, like recognizing parts of their bodies and even painting with a brush. Whenever Amy talks to zoo visitors, she points out how each giraffe is s 56 . “To people who don’t know them, all giraffes look alike. But I see them every day, each giraffe has a different face, way of walking and moving, body shape and markings.” she says.
Amy not only cares for the giraffes in the zoo, but also p 57 those in the wild. She works as a researcher to make sure the long-term survival of Africa’s giraffes. Besides she raises money for the Wild Animal Foundation (野生动物基金会) on World Giraffe Day every year.
“My favourite thing is just spending time with giraffes. I love taking people to meet the giraffes and seeing how much they make people smile.”
【答案】51．(d)ream 52．(m)oving 53．(v)olunteers 54．(F)eeding 55．(s)mart 56．(s)pecial 57．(p)rotects
【导语】本文主要介绍了Amy为了照顾长颈鹿所做的工作和努力。
51．句意：当Amy大学毕业后，为了实现照顾长颈鹿的梦想，她在城市动物园当饲养员。根据“of caring for giraffes”和首字母提示可知是照顾长颈鹿的梦想，dream of“梦想”，故填(d)ream。
52．句意：你花大量的时间移动大的东西，比如稻草和树枝。根据“big things such as straw and branches”和首字母提示可知是搬动大的东西，move“移动”，spend time doing sth“花时间做某事”，是固定短语，故填(m)oving。
53．句意：对一个人来说工作量太大了，所以她得到了来自当地高中的其他三个志愿者的帮助。根据“That’s too much work for one person”和首字母提示可知是得到了志愿者的帮助，volunteer“志愿者”，由three可知这里应用复数形式，故填(v)olunteers。
54．句意：喂养长颈鹿是她工作的一大部分。根据“They eat around 100 pounds of food every day”和首字母提示可知是喂养长颈鹿，feed“喂养”，这里是动名词作主语，句首字母要大写，故填(F)eeding。
55．句意：她被它们多么相似/聪明所惊讶，并教它们不同的技巧，比如识别它们身体的部位，甚至用树枝画画。根据“like recognizing parts of their bodies and even painting with a brush”和首字母提示可知这些技能说明长颈鹿很聪明，smart“聪明的。故填(s)mart。
56．句意：无论何时Amy和动物园的参观者交谈，她指出每只长颈鹿都是怎么特别。根据“To people who don’t know them, all giraffes look alike. But I see them every day, each giraffe has a different face, way of walking and moving, body shape and markings”可知每只长颈鹿都是特别的，special“特别的”，故填(s)pecial。
57．句意：Amy不仅照顾动物园的长颈鹿，而且保护那些在野外的长颈鹿。根据“She works as a researcher to make sure the long-term survival of Africa’s giraffes.”和首字母可知是保护野外的长颈鹿，protect“保护”，原句是一般现在时，主语Amy是三单，谓语动词用三单，故填(p)rotects。
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Walk to School Week takes place from 15 to 19 May. As well as being better for the environment, regular walking can improve your body and mind.
Why is walking good for you
Have you ever noticed you have more energy after a walk According to experts, walking isn’t just good for your p 51 health, but it can also clear your mind, sharpen your senses and lift your mood. In fact, many people c 52 walking “one of the great superpowers” because it makes your brain work harder. Making walks part of your daily routine (日常事) means you can use this superpower more o 53 .
How do you make the most of your walks
Walking with friends or family is a great opportunity to catch up (叙旧) and t 54 about your daily life, including any friendship or homework worries. If there is a field or a park on the way, you can make a game when you try to find a different bird or insect every day. Walking along pavements is a chance to practise road safety skills and make you know better about t 55 rules. It’s also an opportunity to get to know your neighbourhood better.
What will you do if you can’t walk all the way to school
Not everyone can get to school on foot but there are lots of ways to make walking or exercise part of your daily routine. If you catch a bus, try getting off a stop e 56 and walking the rest of the way. Fewer cars outside the school gates will also mean l 57 pollution in the air, which is good for everybody and the planet too.
【答案】51．(p)hysical 52． (c)all 53．(o)ften 54．(t)alk 55．(t)raffic 56．(e)arly 57．(l)ess
【导语】本文介绍了5月15日至5月19日的步行去学校周，并讲述了步行的好处、如何最大化地利用步行，以及如果不能全程步行去学校该怎么办。
51．句意：根据专家的说法，走路不仅有利于你的身体健康，还可以理清思路，增强感官，提升情绪。根据“ walking isn’t just good for your…health,”及首字母提示可知，这里指的是走路有利于身体健康，physical health意为“身体健康”。故填(p)hysical。
52．句意：事实上，许多人把走路称为“伟大的超能力之一”，因为它会让你的大脑更加努力地工作。根据“walking “one of the great superpowers””及首字母提示可知，这里是把走路称为“伟大的超能力之一”，call意为“称为”，这里是一般现在时，主语many people 是复数，因此谓语用动词原形。故填(c)all。
53．句意：把散步作为你日常生活的一部分意味着你可以更频繁地使用这种超能力。根据“you can use this superpower more”及首字母提示可知，这里指你可以更频繁地使用这种超能力，more often意为“更频繁地”。故填(o)ften。
54．句意：与朋友或家人一起散步是一个很好的机会，可以了解并谈论你的日常生活，包括任何友谊或家庭作业方面的担忧。根据“about your daily life, including any friendship or homework worries.”及首字母提示可知，这里是谈论你的日常生活，talk about意为“谈论”，此处用动词原形。故填(t)alk。
55．句意：沿着人行道行走是一个练习道路安全技能的机会，让你更好地了解交通规则。根据“practise road safety skills”及首字母提示可知，这里指更好地了解交通规则，traffic rules意为 “交通规则”。故填(t)raffic。
56．句意：如果你乘公共汽车，试着早点下车，走完剩下的路。根据“walking the rest of the way.”及首字母提示可知，这里是早点下车，early意为“早”。故填(e)arly。
57．句意：学校大门外的汽车数量减少也意味着空气污染减少，这对每个人和地球都有好处。根据“Fewer cars outside the school gates”及首字母提示可知，这里指空气污染减少，less意为“更少”。故填(l)ess。
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Are Children Born With Talents
It is common to hear people saying:“This kid was born to do this. ”Are people indeed born with talents Can anyone be taught how to gain certain skills
On the one hand, it is thought that each one of us has a specific(特殊的) talent that we were born with. There are children who are very g 51 at music or sports even from their young age when they were not taught the skill at all. Moreover, there are many children who have managed to develop their skills on their own w 52 any help from experts(专家). This is actually what impresses people and make them b 53 that there are people who have born with specific talents. However, that does not mean that experts and teachers are not important. They help d 54 these talents in children and help them improve their skills.
On the other hand, some others argue that everyone can become a good musician or athlete if they are taught by good teachers. What is needed is to be r 55 keen on learning and willing to try hard to achieve your goals. We’ve seen examples like this: A child didn’t seem to be able to be a musician, but after a lot of p 56 and lessons, he finally succeeded. Everyone can be what they want to be t 57 the right and professional training.
All in all, there are talented children, but without proper training, no one can improve their skills to achieve excellence.
【答案】51．(g)ood 52．(w)ithout 53．(b)elieve 54．(d)iscover 55．(r)eally 56．(p)ractice 57．(t)hrough
【导语】本文是一篇议论文。短文主要讨论了人们是否天生具有特殊才能，以及是否任何人都可以通过教导获得某种技能。一方面，有人认为每个人天生就具有特定的才能，有些孩子在接受教导之前就擅长音乐或运动。另一方面，一些人认为在良好老师的帮助下，任何人都可以成为优秀的音乐家或运动员。总的来说，虽然孩子有天赋，但没有适当的培训，他们都无法提高自己的技能以取得卓越成就。
51．句意：有些孩子非常擅长音乐或运动，甚至在他们很小的时候也没有学习这项技能。根据“… are very … at music or sports …”以及首字母，可知擅长音乐与运动，be good at“擅长”，固定短语。故填(g)ood。
52．句意：此外，有许多儿童在没有任何专家帮助的情况下独自发展了自己的技能。根据“on their own … any help from experts”以及首字母，可知儿童独自发展自己的技能。故填(w)ithout。
53．句意：这使人们相信有些人天生就有特殊的才能。根据“This has led people to ... that some people are born with specific talents”并结合首字母，可知，这使人们相信有些人天生就有特殊的才能。故填(b)elieve。
54．句意：他们帮助孩子们发现这些才能，并帮助他们提高他们的技能。根据“They help … these talents in children and help them improve their skills.”以及首字母。可知专家帮助发现天赋，并且帮助提高技能。故填(d)iscover。
55．句意：我们需要的是真正热衷于学习，并愿意努力去实现你的目标。根据“What is needed is to be … keen on learning and willing to try hard to achieve your goals.”以及首字母，可知此处缺副词，really“真正地”。故填(r)eally。
56．句意：我们也看到过这样的例子：一个孩子似乎不能成为一个音乐家，但经过大量的练习和课程，他终于成功了。根据“after a lot of … and lessons, he finally succeeded.”以及首字母，可知经过练习以及课程，他最后成功。故填(p)ractice。
57．句意：通过正确的和专业的培训，每个人都可以成为他们想成为的人。根据“Everyone can be what they want to be … the right and professional training.”以及首字母，可知空格处缺介词through，与the right and professional training构成介词短语，作方式状语。故填(t)hrough。
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Have you ever been stuck for words Knowing what to say and when to say it isn’t always easy—but we can learn, practise and improve.
What does communication mean
Communication is how we s 51 information and it helps us connect with others. When you have a conversation with someone, you’re not just exchanging words. You are also expressing yourself by controlling your voice and using body language. Conversation s 52 include starting conversations, using eye contact, knowing what to talk about and taking turns to speak and listen.
What are the b 53 of conversation
Having a conversation is great for exchanging thoughts and feelings. Listening helps you to discover new ideas and understand other people’s feelings because you are seeing things t 54 someone else’s eyes. Radio presenter Emma Barnett says, “Of all the many different ways we communicate, talking sends out your message best because it’s easier to understand what someone a 55 means. Good communication opens up understanding, feeling and emotion.”
What makes a good conversation
Taking turns to talk is an essential part of a conversation. Some people have a lot to say; others need encouragement to speak, so make sure e 56 has a chance to join in. Listen carefully to what the other person is saying and don’t be afraid to ask questions or express your opinions. Body language sends out messages about how we feel, so make sure you look at someone while speaking to them. If you see them nodding and smiling, this means they’re showing i 57 . If they are looking away, it could mean they want to end the conversation. Advice expert Annalisa Barbieri believes listening is the most important part of a conversation. “It’s all about paying attention,” she says.
【答案】51．(s)hare 52．(s)kills 53．(b)enefits 54．(t)hrough 55．(a)ctually 56．(e)veryone/(e)verybody 57．(i)nterest
【导语】本文主要介绍了通过学习、练习和提高，我们可以知道什么时候该说什么话。
51．句意：沟通是我们分享信息的方式，它帮助我们与他人联系。根据“Communication is how we s...information”可知，是指分享信息。share“分享”，句子是一般现在时，主语是复数，动词用原形。故填(s)hare。
52．句意：对话技巧包括开始对话，使用眼神交流，知道该说什么，轮流说和听。根据“starting conversations, using eye contact, knowing what to talk about and taking turns to speak and listen.”可知，这些都属于对话技巧。skill“技巧”，名词应用复数。故填(s)kills。
53．句意：对话的好处是什么？根据“Having a conversation is great for exchanging thoughts and feelings”和首字母可知，这里介绍对话的好处。benefit“好处”，结合are可知，名词应用复数。故填(b)enefits。
54．句意：倾听可以帮助你发现新的想法，理解别人的感受，因为你是在通过别人的眼睛看问题。根据“because you are seeing things t...someone else’s eyes”可知，是指通过别人眼睛看问题，应用介词through“通过”。故填(t)hrough。
55．句意：在所有不同的交流方式中，说话最能传达你的信息，因为它更容易理解别人的真正意思。根据“talking sends out your message best because it’s easier to understand what someone a...means”可知，通过说话，你可以确切地理解别人的意思。actually“确切地”，副词修饰动词。故填(a)ctually。
56．句意：其他人需要鼓励才能发言，所以要确保每个人都有机会加入。根据“Taking turns to talk is an essential part of a conversation.”可知，轮流交谈是谈话的重要组成部分。所以要确保每个人都有机会加入。everyone/everybody“每个人”。故填(e)veryone/(e)verybody。
57．句意：如果你看到他们点头和微笑，这意味着他们对你感兴趣。根据“If you see them nodding and smiling”可知，如果你看到他们点头和微笑，这表明他们感兴趣。interest“兴趣”，名词。故填(i)nterest。
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The power of hope
Spring is on the way with warmer days ahead, and we look forward to something good in the future. Keeping a sense of hope helps you to feel c 51 and happy. This is because hope gives us the power to remain strong-minded, even when things don’t go our way.
What is hope
Hope is a belief that things will i 52 . It’s more than just wishful thinking; hope means taking action and believing you have the ability to reach your goals.“When I’m hopeful, I see the bright s 53 in myself,” says 8-year-old Jonah. “It feels good to be hopeful.”
How is hope good for us
Snyder called hope a “rainbow of the m 54 ,” because it “makes us think of what is possible”. Being hopeful about something, like trying out a new sport or hobby, takes courage because you’re taking a step into the unknown. This helps you work out what’s important to you, as well as making you more confident. Studies show that being hopeful also helps you learn better at school, and feel l 55 worried.
How can I be more hopeful
Hope is a skill you can d 56 . You can start by working towards a goal that’s important to you, then thinking up different ways to achieve it. So if you hope to be a chef one day, for example, try to learn one new recipe a week. If you feel hopeless, turn to people who have already succeeded. If necessary, tell someone who supports you, so they can give you a helping hand. Finally, picture y 57 achieving your goal. Picturing success in the future is hope in action.
【答案】51．(c)alm 52．(i)mprove 53．(s)ide 54．(m)ind 55．(l)ess 56．(d)evelop 57．(y)ourself
【导语】本文主要讲了什么是希望、希望对人们的好处、我们如何充满希望。
51．句意：保持希望感可以帮助你感到冷静并快乐。根据“This is because hope gives us the power to remain strong-minded, even when things don’t go our way.”及首字母提示可知，希望感让人意志坚定，故空处指“冷静的”，其英文为calm，feel后跟形容词。故填(c)alm。
52．句意：希望是一种相信事情会好转的信念。根据“Hope is a belief that things will...”及首字母提示可知，空处指“提升，好转”，其英文为improve，will后跟动词原形。故填(i)mprove。
53．句意：“当我充满希望时，我会看到自己身上的光，”8 岁的乔纳说。根据“When I’m hopeful, I see the bright s...”及首字母提示可知，当我充满希望时，我看到自己身上有光。故空处指“边”，其英文为side，故填(s)ide。
54．句意：斯奈德称希望为“思想的彩虹”，因为它“让我们思考什么是可能的”。根据“because it ‘makes us think of what is possible’.”可知，它让我们思考什么是可能的，说明他认为希望是“思想的彩虹”，空处指“思想”，其应为mind。故填(m)ind。
55．句意：研究表明，充满希望还可以帮助你在学校学习得更好，并不那么担心了。根据“...learn better at school,”可知，学习更好了，也没有那么多的担心了。故空处指“更少”，需用little的比较级less。故填(l)ess。
56．句意：希望是一种你能发展的技能。根据“You can start by working towards a goal that’s important to you, then thinking up different ways to achieve it. ”可知，有重要的目标后，就要想不同的方式实现它，在实现过程中，就会无形中发展了技能。故空处指“发展”，其英文为develop，情态动词can后跟动词原形。故填(d)evelop。
57．句意：最后，想象你自己实现了你的目标。根据“picture y...achieving your goal”及首字母提示可知，空处指“你自己”，其英文为yourself。故填(y)ourself。
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Pompeii (庞贝) is world-famous and attracts millions of tourists every year. However, the site has been in t 51 in recent years.
Relic (遗迹) hunters have been digging tunnels under Pompeii so they can s 52 items to sell. The w 53 isn’t just about things being stolen. If these tunnels fall down, they could injure people visiting the site.
Human guards at the site have been exploring the tunnels but they are often too n 54 to easily enter. They can also be dangerous as they might fall down at any moment.
This is where Spot, a dog-like robot, steps in. At nighttime, when there are no visitors, Spot will walk around the ancient city looking for hidden tunnels. With a c 55 and light attached (固定), Spot can enter the small tunnels and give a l 56 broadcast of what it can see. With its four stable (稳固的) legs, it is also able to carefully walk across the cobbled streets (鹅卵石路) of Pompeii and e 57 climb stairs.
So who knows, if Spot is successful, there might soon be more futuristic robots wandering around ancient sites.
【答案】51．(t)rouble 52．(s)teal 53．(w)orry 54．(n)arrow 55．(c)amera 56．(l)ive 57．(e)ven
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了举世闻名的庞贝古城近来陷入了困境：一方面，文物猎人一直在庞贝古城下面挖掘隧道寻找文物出售；另一方面，人们担心这些隧道倒塌，可能会伤害到参观该遗址的游客。于是，为了保护古代遗址，机器人Spot登场了，在古城周围走动，寻找隐藏的隧道，进入隧道，进行现场直播。相信不久的未来，会有更多的机器人参与进来。
51．句意：然而，该古城遗址近年来一直陷入困境。结合“Relic hunters have been digging tunnels under Pompeii”和首字母“t”可知，此处是指该遗址处于困境中，考查in trouble“处于困境中”，介词短语。故填(t)rouble。
52．句意：文物猎人一直在庞贝古城下面挖掘隧道，这样他们就可以盗窃物品出售。结合“The … isn’t just about things being stolen. ”和首字母“s”可知，此处是指挖掘隧道盗窃文物出售；steal“盗窃”，动词；根据空前“can”可知，此处用动词原形。故填(s)teal。
53．句意：担心的不仅仅是东西被偷。结合下文“If these tunnels fall down, they could injure people visiting the site.”和首字母“w”可知，此处是指人们担心的事情；worry“令人担心的事”，可数名词；根据谓语“isn’t”可知，此处应用名词单数形式。故填(w)orry。
54．句意：现场的人类警卫一直在探索这些隧道，但它们往往太窄，不容易进入。结合“the tunnels but they are often too … to easily enter”和首字母“n”可知，此处是指隧道窄了，不容易进去；narrow“狭窄的”，形容词，在句中作表语。故填(n)arrow。
55．句意：有了摄像头和灯，Spot可以进入小隧道，并对它所看到的进行现场直播。结合“broadcast”和首字母“c”可知，此处是指Spot安装有摄像头；camera“照相机；摄像头”，可数名词；根据空前不定冠词a可知，此处应用名词单数形式。故填(c)amera。
56．句意：有了摄像头和灯，Spot可以进入小隧道，并对它所看到的进行现场直播。结合“give a … broadcast”和首字母“l”可知，此处是指现场直播，live“现场直播的”，形容词，在句中作定语，修饰名词broadcast。故填(l)ive。
57．句意：有了四条稳定的腿，它还能小心翼翼地穿过庞贝的鹅卵石街道，甚至爬上楼梯。结合上文“With its four stable legs, it is also able to carefully walk across the cobbled streets”和首字母“e”可知，此处更进一步表示Spot可以爬楼梯，应用副词even“甚至”修饰动词climb，在句中作状语。故填(e)ven。
金山区
七、短文填空
It might be fun to use your smartphone, but be careful. Too much screen time may be 51 to your health.
First, it is bad for your eyes. A researcher called Sarah Hinkley says the problem comes from the blue light that the screen gives out. Looking at a smartphone for a long time can c 52 eye strain (劳损), headaches and dry eyes. So it is a good idea to take a b 53 every 15 minutes when you are working at a computer or using a smartphone.
Second, screen use can do harm to children’s brains. A new 54 shows that using screens too much can affect how children’s brains grow. If children use screens for more than one hour a day, they might have lower levels of white matter in their brains. White matter is a key to the development of language and reading skills. So it is wise to cut down the time of children using all kinds of screens.
Third, using screens too much will affect your s 55 . According to a survey, about 95% of the people between the ages of 13 and 64 use electronics before bed, especially the young people under 20. Doctors say that the light from those electronics at night may make you e 56 before you go to bed. Then it’s hard for you to get enough rest at night. So you’d better turn off smartphones, TVs, and all other screens an hour before your bedtime.
To keep healthy, doctors and researchers strongly a 57 that you shouldn’t use screens for long hours. In this way, you can protect your health.
【答案】51．harmful 52．(c)ause 53．(b)reak 54．study 55．(s)leep 56．(e)xcited 57．(a)dvise
【导语】本文主要讲述了过长时间使用屏幕可能对人体健康造成的危害。
51．句意：看屏幕时间过长可能对你的健康有害。根据“Too much screen time may be...to your health.”可知，看屏幕时间过长对健康有害，harmful“有害的”，在句中作表语，故填harmful。
52．句意：长时间看智能手机会导致眼睛疲劳、头痛和眼睛干涩。根据“Looking at a smartphone for a long time can c... eye strain (劳损), headaches and dry eyes.”可知，长时间看智能手机会导致一些问题，cause“导致”，情态动词后用动词原形。故填(c)ause。
53．句意：所以，当你在电脑或智能手机前工作时，每隔15分钟休息一下是个好主意。根据“So it is a good idea to take a b... every 15 minutes”可知，此处是take a break短语，意为“休息一下”，故填(b)reak。
54．句意：一项新的研究表明，过度使用屏幕会影响儿童大脑的发育。根据“A new...shows that using screens too much can affect how children’s brains grow.”可知，这是新的研究，study“研究”，a修饰可数名词单数，故填study。
55．句意：第三，过度使用屏幕会影响你的睡眠。根据“using screens too much will affect your s...”可知，过度使用屏幕会影响你的睡眠，sleep“睡眠”，在动词后作宾语，故填(s)leep。
56．句意：医生说，这些电子设备在晚上发出的光可能会让你在睡觉前感到兴奋。根据“Doctors say that the light from those electronics at night may make you e... before you go to bed.”可知，电子设备发出的光可能会让你在睡觉前感到兴奋，excited“兴奋的”，作宾语补足语，故填(e)xcited。
57．句意：为了保持健康，医生和研究人员强烈建议你不应该用屏幕长时间。根据“doctors and researchers strongly a... that you shouldn’t use screens for long hours”可知，医生和研究人员强烈建议你不应该用屏幕长时间，advise“建议”，时态是一般现在时，主语是复数，动词用原形。故填(a)dvise。
静安区
七、短文填空
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）
The Answer Is In the Trees
Dave Meko, a scientist at the University of Arizona, noticed that from 1999 to the following years it became drier and drier. And water levels in the huge Colorado River were dropping rapidly. This was the b 51 of a serious drought (干旱). Everyone began asking, “How long will it last ” Meko believed that he could find the answer in the trees.
Meko is a tree-ring expert. He studies the rings within a tree to find information about climate change. Each year, a tree adds a new layer of wood. These layers look like a series of rings. During times of h 52 rainfall, a ring is wide. When there is a shortage of water, a ring is narrow. These rings are nature’s record of rainfall and climate change.
Meko and his team quickly started a new research project. Their goal was to find out how long previous droughts lasted. The team collected as many old wood samples as possible. They tested wood samples from 1,200 years ago until the p 53 . When they examined the rings, the news about rainfall in the past was not good.
Meko’s research showed that, the 20th century was an unusually wet time. Trees from this period had wide, healthy rings. Rain was plentiful d 54 that century, millions of people moved to the region. Before that time, however, the rings showed that droughts occurred on a regular basis. In fact, drought was part of the usual climate pattern. There were severe droughts in the 900s, the 1100s, and the late 1200s.
Human history seems to s 55 Meko’s findings. The native Anasazi lived in this area for hundreds of years, starting around 500 AD．They were farmers and depended on water to grow their crops. However, at the end of the 13th century, the Anasazi s 56 left the area. Experts do not know exactly why the Anasazi left. They think it was because there was no longer enough water to farm. And Meko’s tree rings clearly show a serious drought at that time.
How long will the current drought last Using nature’s c 57 from the past, experts predict that this drought may continue for another 50 years.
【答案】51．(b)eginning 52．(h)eavy 53．(p)resent 54．(d)uring 55．(s)upport 56．(s)uddenly 57．(c)lues
【导语】本文主要讲述了树的年轮和气候的关系。
51．句意：这是一场严重干旱的开始。根据“Everyone began asking, ‘How long will it last ’ Meko believed that he could find the answer in the trees.”可知，这是干旱的开始。beginning“开始”，名词。故填(b)eginning。
52．句意：在强降雨的时候，环是宽的。根据“When there is a shortage of water, a ring is narrow.”可知，此处与雨水少相反，表示雨水多。heavy rainfall“强降雨”。故填(h)eavy。
53．句意：他们测试了1200年前到现在的木材样本。根据“from 1,200 years ago”可知，测试了1200年前到现在的木材样本。present“现在，目前”。故填(p)resent。
54．句意：在那个世纪，雨水充足，数百万人迁移到这个地区。结合句意和首字母可知，那个世纪雨水是充足的。during“在……期间”。故填(d)uring。
55．句意：人类历史似乎支持Meko的发现。根据“The native Anasazi lived in this area for hundreds of years, starting around 500 AD. They were farmers and depended on water to grow their crops.”可知，历史与Meko的发现是一致的，因此人类历史支持Meko的发现。support“支持，赞同”，不定式符号to后接动词原形。故填(s)upport。
56．句意：然而，在13世纪末，阿纳齐族人忽然离开了这个区域。根据“Experts do not know exactly why the Anasazi left.”可知，他们是忽然离开的。suddenly“忽然”。故填(s)uddenly。
57．句意：利用大自然过去的迹象，专家预测这种干旱可能还会持续50年。根据“experts predict...”可知，是根据过去自然界的迹象所提供的线索，预测干旱可能还会持续50年。clue“迹象，线索”，此处用复数。故填(c)lues。
闵行区
七、短文填空
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）
My voice matters
Scientists have found that putting our feelings into words makes us feel less sad or angry. Sharing our thoughts can r 51 our worries and help us feel happy.
H 52 , it isn’t always an easy thing to find the words to explain how we feel. This is why young people’s mental health (心理健康) charity Place2Be has made “My Voice Matters” the theme of this year’s Children’s Mental Health Week (5-11 February).
What does “making my voice heard” mean
Do you have trouble sharing your thoughts or worry no one will listen to you Making your voice heard means understanding that your words matter and your o 53 are valued. Dr. Gray is a psychologist (心理学家) at Place2Be. She says it means “Sharing your views, thoughts and feelings and being open to hearing the thoughts, feelings and views of others too.” Making yourself heard isn’t about shouting the loudest; In fact, you don’t have to use your voice at all. “You can express what you like, don’t like or what you want by writing or d 54 instead”, says Dr. Gray. “It’s about finding ways to share what matters to you,” she explains.
Why is “My Voice Matters” i 55
Sharing your feelings with a person you trust will help you understand yourself better. Scientists have discovered that sharing your feelings causes a chemical in your brain that makes you feel relaxed. Meanwhile, your voice can make a big difference to others, too. Dr. Gray says, “You can show your feelings d 56 by speaking face-to-face. With a few kind words, you could help others feel good about themselves or let them know they are supported.”
How can you find your voice
Dr. Gray suggests talking with friends or parents on the way home from school. “If it’s difficult for you to express yourself, find a way that is r 57 for you, whether it’s talking face-to-face or writing it down. When you’re ready, take a deep breath and believe in yourself,”says Dr. Gray.
【答案】51．(r)elieve 52．(H)owever 53．(o)pinions 54．(d)rawing 55．(i)mportant 56．(d)irectly 57．(r)ight
【导语】本文是一篇说明文，找到合适的语言来解释自己的感受并不总是那么容易，文章介绍了分享自己的感受意味着什么、它为什么重要以及如何找到适合自己的方式。
51．句意：分享我们的想法可以缓解我们的焦虑，帮助我们感到开心。根据前文 “Scientists have found that putting our feelings into words makes us feel less sad or angry.”（科学家们发现把我们的感受用语言表达出来会让我们感觉不那么悲伤或愤怒），以及后面 “help us feel happy”（帮助我们感到开心），可知这里说的是分享我们的想法可以减轻我们的担忧，结合首字母提示，“relieve” 有 “减轻；缓解” 的意思，符合语境。故填(r)elieve。
52．句意：但是，找到合适的语言来表达我们的感觉并不是容易的事情。前文提到分享想法的好处，而这里说 “it isn’t always an easy thing to find the words to explain how we feel.”（找到解释我们感受的话语并不总是一件容易的事），前后是转折关系，结合首字母提示，故填 (H)owever。
53．句意：让别人听见你的声音，意味着你要明白你的话很重要，你的意见很重要。根据后文“Sharing your views, thoughts and feelings and being open to hearing the thoughts, feelings and views of others too”可知，此处是说你自己的观点很重要，opinion观点，此处用复数形式。故填(o)pinions。
54．句意：你可以用写或者画的方式来表达你喜欢的、你不喜欢的或者你想要的。根据writing可知，此处是说可以通过写和画的方式来表达自己，draw画画，此处用动名词形式drawing。故填(d)rawing。
55．句意：为什么“我的声音重要”是很重要的？根据下文主要在说表达自己声音的重要性，important重要的。故填(i)mportant。
56．句意：你可以通过面对面说话，直接地表达自己的感受。根据“speaking face-to-face”可知，是比较直接的方法，此处用副词修饰动词show，directly直接地。故填(d)irectly。
57．句意：如果你很难表达你自己，找到一种适合你的方法……。根据后文“whether it’s talking face-to-face or writing it down”可知，是需要找到适合自己的方法，right合适的。故填(r)ight。
浦东新区
十一、短文填空
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)
Ask Dr. DrewI’m here to help you keep fit and well.◆ Too busy to exercise!My wife says I’m putting on weight and I should do more exercise (She’s super fit—she’s just done the Marathon!), but I just don’t have time because I have a very stressful job. And I have to t 67 a lot. For example, I once spent 80 hours in a week flying between different cities. How can I find time to have a fitness routine What should I do —James◆ I get bored doing exercise!I do exercise—I understand how important it is, but I get so bored. I tried s 68 , but just going up and down a pool is so boring! I tried going to the gym but walking on the spot is so depressing! I bought an exercise DVD, but I used it only a few times. What should I do —Cherry◆ I hurt my ankle so b 69 !I’m a keen keep-fitter, but this morning when I was out running I fell and hurt my ankle. I think it doesn’t matter, but it’s quite a serious one. What kind of exercise I should do while I’m injured I can’t even walk very well at the moment.—Jason
Advice from Dr. Drew◆ Dear James, You should make exercise as part of your daily life—you shouldn’t sit at your desk all day. Perhaps there is a gym n 70 where you work—keep some sports clothes at work and go there for just 15 minutes during your lunch break when you can. You don’t have to exercise for a1 71 period. Ten minutes every now and then is enough.
◆ Dear Cherry, Oh dear! I think you should try a different kind of sports. I don’t think you should exercise a 72 . It can help if you do it with other people—what about a sport, such as tennis, or perhaps dancing There are all kinds of dance classes—you’re sure to find one you like.
◆ Dear Jason, You must see a doctor! You must find out how serious the injury is. If not, you should do some g 73 exercise at first. Perhaps some exercise in water or yoga (瑜伽) classes are good choices. Later, you can try strong exercise with the doctor’s guide.
【答案】67．(t)ravel 68．(s)wimming 69．(b)adly 70．(n)ear 71．(l)ong 72．(a)lone 73．(g)entle
【导语】本文主要介绍了James等人在运动方面的咨询问题以及Drew博士给出的建议。
67．句意：而且我不得不经常旅行。根据“I have a very stressful job”和“I once spent 80 hours in a week flying between different cities”并结合首字母t可知，James需要在不同的城市之间出差，工作压力很大，所以此处可填写travel“旅行”，不定式符号to后用动词原形。故填(t)ravel。
68．句意：我试过游泳，但只是在游泳池里上上下下太无聊了！根据“going up and down a pool”可知，此处指swim“游泳”，try doing sth.“尝试做某事”，所以设空处填写动名词形式。故填(s)wimming。
69．句意：我的脚踝伤得很重！根据“...I fell and hurt my ankle. I think it doesn’t matter, but it’s quite a serious one.”及首字母b可知，Jason脚踝受伤很严重。badly“严重地”，副词修饰动词hurt。故填(b)adly。
70．句意：也许你工作的地方附近有一个健身房——在工作时穿上一些运动服，尽可能在午休时间去那里15分钟。根据“keep some sports clothes at work and go there for just 15 minutes during your lunch break when you can”并结合首字母n可知，此处指健身房离公司很近，near“在……附近”。故填(n)ear。
71．句意：你不必长时间运动。根据“Ten minutes every now and then is enough.”可知，运动时间不必很长。long“长的”，形容词作定语。故填(l)ong。
72．句意：我认为你不应该单独锻炼。根据“It can help if you do it with other people”并结合首字母a可知，Drew博士认为Cherry不适合独自锻炼。alone“独自地；单独地”，副词修饰动词。故填(a)lone。
73．句意：如果没有，你应该先做一些柔和的运动。根据“Perhaps some exercise in water or yoga classes are good choices.”并结合首字母g可知，Drew推荐脚踝受伤的Jason先做一些柔和舒缓的运动。gentle“柔和的；温和的”，形容词作定语。故填(g)entle。
普陀区
七、短文填空
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)
Every year, there are 400 or more bad storms and other natural disasters around the world. These disasters kill 90,000 people. Other 200 million people were seriously hurt. When people know a storm is coming, they leave for shelters or s 51 areas. But what happens to the animals D 52 for Animals
During storms and other disasters, animals cannot usually go to shelters without help. Storms can hurt animals in different ways. High water in streets and houses can kill dogs and cats. Electrical wires fall in the water and kill fish. Strong winds push birds far away from their homes.
Why don’t people take their animals with them Some shelters don’t have enough space or don’t take pets. Sometimes, t 53 things can happen. In 2005, 600,000 pets died in New Orleans, USA, during Hurricane (飓风) Katrina because their owners left them behind. The animals couldn’t swim. They didn’t have food, either.Ways to Help
Many people help animals before, during, and after disasters. Before storms, some volunteers w 54 people to take pets and farm animals to the shelters. During a storm, they look for animals and save them. Some volunteers also help wild animals, such as birds, deer and even koalas in Australia. They give the animals m 55 care. After the storm, many pets and wild animals are scared and get wounded. High water is very dirty and can make animals sick. They give the animals medicine. They help the animals feel better.R 56 to Help
Animals are part of our communities and they should get help from people. Most people don’t want animals to die. It’s expensive to lose farm animals. Also, dead animals bring disease. In addition, some people die because they stay with their animals during a disaster. T 57 , taking care of animals during storms is important. This helps the animals, and it helps people, too.
【答案】51．(s)afe/(s)afer 52．(D)anger 53．(t)errible 54．(w)arn 55．(m)edical 56．(R)easons 57．(T)herefore
【导语】本文讲述了在面临自然灾害时，动物面临的危险，人类的帮助以及帮助的原因。
51．句意：当人们知道暴风雨即将来临时，他们会前往避难所或安全区域。根据“they leave for shelters”以及结合首字母，可知是指他们会前往避难所或安全区域。safe“安全的”或safer“更安全的”作定语，都符合语境，故填(s)afe/(s)afer。
52．句意：动物面临的危险。根据“Storms can hurt animals in different ways.”可知本段讲述的是动物面临的危险。“danger”在泛指“危险、风险”时，通常是作为不可数名词使用。故填(D)anger。
53．句意：有时候，可怕的事情可能会发生。根据“In 2005, 600,000 pets died in New Orleans, USA, during Hurricane (飓风) Katrina because their owners left them behind.”可知是指可怕的事情可能会发生。terrible“可怕的”，作定语，故填(t)errible。
54．句意：暴风雨来临前，一些志愿者警告人们把宠物和农场动物带到避难所。根据“Before storms”以及首字母，可知是指一些志愿者警告人们把宠物和农场动物带到避难所。warn“警告”，主语是volunteers复数，时态为一般现在时，谓语动词用原形。故填(w)arn。
55．句意：他们为这些动物提供医疗护理。根据“During a storm, they look for animals and save them.”以及首字母，可知是指他们为这些动物提供医疗处理。medical care“医疗处理”，故填(m)edical。
56．句意：帮助的原因。根据“Also, dead animals bring disease. In addition, some people die because they stay with their animals during a disaster.”以及本段内容，可知是指帮助的原因。reason“原因”，此处用复数表泛指，故填(R)easons。
57．句意：因此，在暴风雨中照顾动物很重要。根据“taking care of animals during storms is important.”以及结合首字母，可知是指因此，在暴风雨中照顾动物很重要。therefore“因此”，故填(T)herefore。
青浦区
七、短文填空
Fill in the blanks with proper words (在短文的空格内填入适当的词，使其通顺。每空格限填一词，首字母已给出。)
Dear past humans,
I am writing to you from the future, a time beyond your imagination. I want to share with you what our world has become and how it differs from the one you live in.
Firstly, let me tell you that we have made incredible (难以置信的) progress in many a 51 . Medicine has advanced to the point where we have found ways to deal with almost every disease that once caused pains or troubles. We have learned to use clean, renewable energy sources and have r 52 our impact (影响) on the environment greatly. We have also made big progress in AI (artificial intelligence) (人工智能) and space exploration, allowing us to unlock the mysteries of the universe.
However, despite all these things, our world still faces many c 53 . The gap between rich and poor has grown wider and many people still struggle to make ends meet. Climate change has caused many natural disasters and forced many people to leave their homes. And while our efforts on artificial intelligence are proved to be a big step f 54 , we must be careful to make sure that it does not cause harm to humanity.
But perhaps the most important thing I want to share with you is that we have realized the importance of being r 55 . We have come to understand that our actions and decisions have an impact on others and on the planet we call home. We are working together to build a more reasonable fair world where everyone has chances to get the resources they need. I hope that you can take these l 56 to heart and fight for yourselves and the future. The choices you make today will have an impact on generations to come. Let us work together to build a b 57 tomorrow.
Yours sincerely,
A future human
【答案】51．(a)reas/aspects 52．(r)educed 53．(c)hallenges 54．(f)orward 55．(r)esponsible 56．(l)essons 57．(b)right/(b)righter/(b)etter
【导语】本文主旨是分享未来人类对于他们所取得进步的认识，以及仍然面临的挑战，特别是贫富差距、气候变化和人工智能带来的问题。同时，强调了负责任的重要性，并鼓励现在的人们做出合理和公平的选择，为构建一个更美好的未来而共同努力。
51．句意：首先，我要告诉大家，我们在很多方面都取得了令人难以置信的进步。根据下文提到的“Medicine has advanced to the point”、“We have learned to use clean, renewable energy sources”以及“We have also made big progress in AI”，再结合首字母提示可知，这里说的是在很多方面取得了进步。故填(a)reas/(a)spects。
52．句意：我们学会了使用清洁、可再生能源，大大减少了我们对环境的影响。根据文中的内容“use clean, renewable energy sources”以及空格后的“our impact (影响) on the environment greatly.”可知，因为使用了清洁、可再生资源，所以对环境的影响大大减小了。观察句子结构可知，本句时态是现在完成时，根据首字母提示可知，空格所填词为reduced。故填(r)educed。
53．句意：然而，尽管如此，我们的世界仍然面临许多挑战。根据下文的描述“The gap between rich and poor has grown wider and many people still struggle to make ends meet.”以及“Climate change has caused many natural disasters and forced many people to leave their homes.”可知，面临许多挑战。故填(c)hallenges。
54．句意：虽然我们在人工智能方面的努力被证明是向前迈出的一大步。本题考查短语a big step forward“向前迈了一大步”。故填(f)orward。
55．句意：我们已经认识到负责任的重要性。根据文中的“We have come to understand that our actions and decisions have an impact on others and on the planet we call home.”可知，未来人类意识到了责任的重要性。空格处所填词是对来来人类行为的描述，需用形容词。故填(r)esponsible。
56．句意：我希望你能把这些教训牢记在心。本题考查take the lesson to heart“牢记教训”，所填词位于“these”之后，故填复数形式。故填(l)essons。
57．句意：让我们共同努力，建设更加美好的明天。根据“Let us work together to build”和空格后的名词“tomorrow”可知，句子说的是建设美好的明天。这里也暗含和过去相比较，根据首字母提示，空格处可以填bright/brighter/better。故填(b)right/(b)righter/(b)etter。
松江区
七、短文填空
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。
A pack rat① named Poncho had a big storeroom for all his things. Every day, Poncho went outside. He came back with leaves for lunch, seeds for supper and other things to f 51 his storeroom.
One day, as Poncho was walking, he saw a shiny golden spoon. He picked up the spoon and took it home.
“Oh no,” said Poncho, looking around his storeroom. “There’s no s 52 for my spoon. I’ll have to move things around to find a place for it.” But he failed.
“I’ll sort my things into two piles,” Poncho said to himself. “I’ll make a pile of things I want to s 53 and a pile of things to throw away.” When Poncho finished sorting, he didn’t have two piles. He had one pile. He wanted everything. He was sad because his plan had not worked.
Then an idea came to Poncho’s mind. “I know how I’ll make room for my spoon! My birthday is coming soon. I can have an amazing party.”
Poncho made an i 54 .
Come to my special birthday. I’ll have a giving-away party. Don’t bring me a present. I’ll give each of you one instead. After the party, you can take anything e 55 the shiny golden spoon outside my door.
Poncho’s friends all came to his party on the birthday. They ate birthday berries and sang the birthday song. Then Poncho said, “It’s time for my dear friends to pick presents.”
The party turned w 56 . The guests shouted happily, chose what they like and showed appreciation to Poncho. And he waved goodbye to all his friends.
“Now I will bring in my shiny spoon,” Poncho said happily. He went out and took the spoon inside. He stood in the center of the storeroom and looked around, “Tomorrow I will go out and get a few m 57 things. After all, why have a storeroom if you don’t store things in it ”
① pack rat林鼠，生活在北美及尼加拉瓜和危地马拉等地，它们在觅食的同时也捡拾筑窝的材料。林鼠有个奇特的习性，就是收集并在窝申藏各种怪诞的物品，特别喜欢闪光发亮的小物件。
【答案】51．(f)ill 52．(s)pace 53．(s)ave 54．(i)nvitation 55．(e)xcept 56．(w)ild 57．(m)ore
【导语】本文讲述了Poncho爱收集物品，然后家里没有地方放东西了，把收集的物品送给朋友的故事。
51．句意：他带着午饭吃的树叶、晚饭吃的种子回来了，还带着其他东西填满了他的储藏室。由“He came back with leaves for lunch, seeds for supper and other things to…his storeroom”及首字母可知，此处应用fill“填满”，动词不定式符号to后接动词原形。故填(f)ill。
52．句意：“没有地方放我的勺子了。我得把东西挪一挪，给它找个地方放。”由“I’ll have to move things around to find a place for it”及首字母可知，此处应用space“空间”，指没有地方了。故填(s)pace。
53．句意：“我会把想要保存的东西和想要扔掉的东西放在一起。”由“I’ll make a pile of things I want to…and a pile of things to throw away”及首字母可知，此处指保存下来，save符合语境，want to do sth.“想要做某事”，固定短语。故填(s)ave。
54．句意：Poncho发出了邀请。由下文及首字母可知，此处是发出了邀请，invitation“邀请”，an后接可数名词单数。故填(i)nvitation。
55．句意：派对结束后，你可以拿走任何东西除了我门外那把闪闪发光的金勺子。根据“you can take anything…the shiny golden spoon”及首字母可知，此处指除了那把金勺子，except“除了”符合语境。故填(e)xcept。
56．句意：聚会变得疯狂起来。由“The guests shouted happily, chose what they like and showed appreciation to Poncho”及首字母可知，此处指疯狂起来，wild“狂热的”，形容词作表语。故填(w)ild。
57．句意：他站在储藏室中央，环顾四周，“明天我再出去找些东西。毕竟，如果你不把东西放在储藏室里，那又有什么用呢？”a few more“再多几个”，固定短语。故填(m)ore。
徐汇区
七、短文填空
Vegetarianism is increasing in the UK since more and more people are deciding not to eat meat and animal products. About 2,000 people are giving up meat and “going veggie” in Britain every week. Even a “National Vegetarian Week” is o 51 every year to encourage people to try a meat-free lifestyle.
If you visit a British supermarket and you will see a wide v 52 of vegetarian ingredients and prepared meals on the shelves, including sausages and cheese.
Many are unhappy about the p 53 treatment of animals and the effects of meat and fish production on the environment. Worries about food safety also play a part. Others choose to change their eating habits to improve their general h 54 . According to a study, a meat-free diet could help r 55 the risk of heart disease, as well as becoming overweight.
Another rising trend is in how UK food is produced. They want their food to be organically (有机地) produced. Organic farmers use very f 56 or no chemicals. Organically farmed animals also have more living space and organic food is more nutritious.
Nearly 75% UK families now buy some types of organic food. Some get organic meat, fruit and vegetables from farmers’ markets. The products are sold d 57 to the customers. Others have a box of organic fruit and vegetables coming to their homes every week. Many people buy organic produce in their local supermarket. Although it’s often more expensive, fans of organic food say it tastes much better!
【答案】51．(o)rganized/(o)rganised 52．(v)ariety
53．(p)oor 54．(h)ealth 55．(r)educe 56．(f)ew 57．(d)irectly
【导语】本文介绍了素食主义在英国的发展状况。
51．句意：甚至每年都会组织“全国素食周”，鼓励人们尝试不吃肉的生活方式。根据“Even a ‘National Vegetarian Week’ is ... every year to encourage people to try a meat-free lifestyle.”及首字母可知，“全国素食周”是被组织的一个活动，organize/organise“组织”，动词，此处用过去分词，与is构成被动语态。故填(o)rganized/(o)rganised。
52．句意：如果你去英国的一家超市，你会在货架上看到各种各样的素食食材和熟食，包括香肠和奶酪。根据“a wide ... of”及首字母可知，此处是固定短语a wide variety of“各种各样的”。故填(v)ariety。
53．句意：许多人对虐待动物以及肉类和鱼类生产对环境的影响感到不满。根据“Many are unhappy”可推知，对待动物很差，这引起了许多人的不满；结合首字母提示，应填poor“差的”。故填(p)oor。
54．句意：其他人选择改变他们的饮食习惯来改善他们的整体健康状况。根据下文“the risk of heart disease, as well as becoming overweight”可知，其他人改变饮食习惯是想改善健康状况；health“健康”，符合语境。故填(h)ealth。
55．句意：根据一项研究，无肉饮食可以帮助降低患心脏病的风险，以及变得超重。根据“a meat-free diet could help ... the risk of heart disease, as well as becoming overweight.”及首字母可知，不吃肉有助于减少患心脏病的风险；reduce“减少，降低”，help do sth.“帮助做某事”。故填(r)educe。
56．句意：种植有机作物的农民很少或根本不用化学药品。根据“no chemicals”可知，种植有机作物的农民用很少的化学品；结合首字母提示，修饰名词复数应用few“很少”。故填(f)ew。
57．句意：产品直接销售给顾客。根据“Some get organic meat, fruit and vegetables from farmers’ markets.”可知，去农民的农场上买有机肉、水果和蔬菜，说明农产品是直接卖给顾客的；directly“直接地”，副词修饰动词。故填(d)irectly。
杨浦区
十一、短文填空
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。首字母已给）
In the late 1800s, most of the people from a small, poor village in Italy called Roseto Valfortore moved to a new town in the USA．This town was started in 1887 in Pennsylvania (宾夕法尼亚州) by a man called Nicola Rosato. He named the town Roscto after his own village. The Italian immigrants who came to live there were hoping to find a b 67 life.
In the 1960s, a doctor named Stewart Wolf discovered something very s 68 in Roseto. After doing a study on everyone who lived there, he found that they were generally much healthier than the rest of the country. The number of people in the town dying from heart disease was half the national average. In fact, almost no one younger than 55 years of age died of a heart attack. And the death rate (率) from the c 69 was 35% lower than the national average. Many people simply died of old age.
So, what was the Rosetans’s 70 Wolf’s findings showed that it certainly wasn’t their diet. They ate a lot of fatty food and many were very overweight. In addition, they worked long hours in jobs that were very hard on their bodies. There was no clear medical explanation for w 71 they were so healthy. The town itself was a closely connected community of families. Most children, parents, and grandparents lived under one roof, and everyone got together in church, festivals, and social activities. Thus, researchers c 72 that the Rosetans’ excellent health came from the town itself.
The study shows that having a close connections with others can help people reduce the everyday stresses that are bad for one’s health. Scientists finally named the i 73 of family and social life on health “the Roseto Effect”. Do you think the Roseto Effect really works
【答案】67．(b)etter 68．(s)pecial 69．(c)ause 70．(s)ecret 71．(w)hy 72．(c)onsidered 73．(i)nfluence/(i)mpact
【导语】本文主要讲述了在罗斯托小镇的人们通常比全美国其他地区健康。研究人员认为罗斯坦人的健康状况良好来自小镇本身。小镇的人们建立了紧密联系。与他人建立密切的联系可以帮助人们减轻对健康不利的日常压力。科学家们最终将家庭和社会生活对健康的影响命名为“罗斯托效应”。
67．句意：来到那里生活的意大利移民希望找到更好的生活。根据首字母提示、常识和“he Italian immigrants who came to live there were hoping to find a…life.”可知来到这个小镇希望过上更好的生活，better“更好的”符合题意。故填(b)etter。
68．句意：20世纪60年代，一位名叫斯图尔特·沃尔夫的医生在罗斯托发现了一些非常特别的事情。根据首字母提示下文“After doing a study on everyone who lived there, he found that they were generally much healthier than the rest of the country.”可知是特别的事情，special“特别的，特殊的”符合题意。故填(s)pecial。
69．句意：该市的心脏病死亡率比全国平均水平低35%。根据首字母提示和“And the death rate (率) from the…was 35% lower than the national average.”可知心脏病的死亡率，cause“起因”符合题意。故填(c)ause。
70．句意：那么，罗斯托人的秘密是什么？根据首字母题意和“Wolf’s findings showed that it certainly wasn’t their diet.”可知，秘密是什么，secret“秘密”符合题意，故填(s)ecret。
71．句意：没有明确的医学解释为什么他们如此健康。根据首字母提示和“There was no clear medical explanation for…they were so healthy.”可知此句中介词for后接宾语从句，从句中缺少原因状语，因此用why引导宾语从句，故填(w)hy。
72．句意：因此，研究人员认为罗斯坦人的健康状况良好来自小镇本身。根据“Thus, researchers…that the Rosetans’ excellent health came from the town itself. ”可知是，研究人员认为罗斯坦人的健康状况良好来自小镇本身，consider“认为”符合题意，结合上下文可知该句应用一般过去时叙事，谓语用过去式。故填(c)onsidered。
73．句意：科学家们最终将家庭和社会生活对健康的影响命名为“罗斯托效应”。根据“Scientists finally named the…of family and social life on health ‘the Roseto Effect’”可知是，将家庭和社会生活对健康的影响，命名为“罗斯托效应”。influence/impact“影响”符合题意。故填(i)nfluence##(i)mapct。
长宁区
十一、短文填空
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，首字母己给。
Back in New York, I am fighting fires as the assistant captain of a volunteer fire company.
I still remember my first fire. I was the s 67 volunteer on the scene. The captain was talking with the homeowner, who was standing outside at midnight, in the pouring rain and under an umbrella, barefoot, while her house was on fire. She was surely having one of the w 68 days of her life.
The other volunteer, who had arrived just before me, was asked to go inside and save the homeowner’s dog. The captain then waved me over. He said, “Bezos, I need you to go upstairs and get this woman a pair of shoes.” This was not exactly what 1 was hoping for, but I went up the stairs, past the f 69 , who were almost done putting out the fire at this point, into the bedroom to get a pair of shoes.
Now I know what you’re thinking, but I’m no hero. (Laughter) I carried the shoes d 70 . There I met the other volunteer with the precious dog. We took our treasures (珍宝) outside to the homeowner. Not surprisingly, his treasure r 71 much more attention than mine.
A few weeks later, the company got a letter from the homeowner thanking us for saving her home. In the letter she described the act of k 72 —someone had even gotten her a pair of shoes.
Not every day is going to offer us a chance to save somebody’s life, but every day offers us a chance to a 73 one. So get in the game. Save the shoes.
【答案】67．(s)econd 68．(w)orst 69．(f)irefighters 70．(d)ownstairs 71．(r)eceived 72．(k)indness 73．(a)ffect
【导语】本文主要讲述了作者作为一名志愿者第一次参与救火的经历。
67．句意：我是第二个到达现场的志愿者。根据后文“The other volunteer, who had arrived just before me”及首字母可知，作者是第二个到达现场的志愿者，second“第二”符合题意。故填(s)econd。
68．句意：她无疑经历了她一生中最糟糕的一天。根据“The captain was talking with the homeowner, who was standing outside at midnight, in the pouring rain and under an umbrella, barefoot, while her house was on fire”及首字母可知，是经历了她一生中最糟糕的一天。空格处在句中修饰名词days，所以应填形容词，one of the+形容词最高级“……中最……之一”，固定句型，所以应填最高级worst“最糟糕的”。故填(w)orst。
69．句意：这完全不是我所希望的，但我走上楼梯，越过几乎已经扑灭了大火的消防队员，走进卧室拿一双鞋。 根据“who were almost done putting out the fire at this point”及首字母可知，是消防员，firefighter“消防员”，可数名词，空前无限定词，所以应填名词复数形式。故填(f)irefighters。
70．句意：我把鞋子拿下楼。根据前文“but I went up the stairs”及首字母可知，是下楼，downstairs“顺楼梯而下”，符合题意。故填(d)ownstairs。
71．句意：毫不奇怪，他的珍宝受到的关注比我的多得多。根据“much more attention than mine”及首字母可知，是收到关注，receive attention“受到关注”，结合前句中的took可知，该句为一般过去时，所以动词用过去式received。故填(r)eceived。
72．句意：她在信中描述了这一善举一有人甚至给她买了一双鞋。 根据“someone had even gotten her a pair of shoes”及首字母可知，此处指善举，kindness“善举”，此处特指“有人甚至给她买了一双鞋”这一善举，所以用名词单数形式。故填(k)indness。
73．句意：不是每天都有机会拯救他人的生命，但每天都有机会影响他人。根据“but every day offers us a chance to…one”及首字母可知，此处指影响，affect“影响”，动词。结合空前的不定式符号to可知，此处填动词原形。故填(a)ffect。
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