1、1语篇型短文填空（类似七选五）李仕才一、根据短文内容，从短文后的七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Most of us dont like to think too much about rubbish. 1 . However, household waste is a major contributor to our planets waste problem. Like it or not, it needs to be managed if we are to have a brighter green future.When it comes to bei
2、ng responsible for our own rubbish, the best way to approach it is by following the three golden rules of waste management, or the 3 RsReduce, Reuse and Recycle.“The order is important. 2 ,” says Eugene Tay, Director of Green Future Solutions in Singapore. “Recycling still affects the environment an
3、d should be done last after reduce and reuse.”But, when our efforts to reduce and reuse still result in an overflowing rubbish bin, the advantages of recycling cannot be ignored. “ 3 ,” says Amy Ho, Managing Director of World Wide Fund For Nature in Singapore. “The damage to our environment could th
4、en be slowed down as a result.”In fact, by recycling just one plastic bottle, you are saving not just the material to make a new one, but you also stop it from getting thrown into a landfill (垃圾掩埋场) for up to 700 yearsand thats before it even starts to rot. 4 . Recycling is so important that we real
5、ly have no excuse not to do the simplest of household tasks that will make a difference.“ 5 ,” says Ho. “Starting with recycling grey water for gardening purposes, to recycling materials such as glass, paper and ironit all reduces the use of raw materials.” A. We put it in the bin and dont think too
6、 far beyond thatB. The collective action of individuals can make a significant effectC. Its important for every household to make good use of grey waterD. Waste reduction and reuse is usually the best way to decrease wasteE. The three rules of waste management should be followed by every householdF.
7、 Recycling reduces the use of raw materials and so protects our natural resourcesG. Recycling just 10% plastic bottles would keep 90 million kilograms of plastic out of landfills二、根据短文内容，从短文后的七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Any car accident is frightening, but an accident in which your vehicle is thr
8、own into the water, with you trapped inside, is absolutely terrifying. 1 However, most deaths result from panic, without a plan or understanding what is 2happening to the car in the water. By adopting a brace(支撑) position, acting decisively and getting out fast, you can save yourself from a sinking
9、vehicle.Brace yourself for impact (撞击力). As soon as youre aware that youre going off the road and into a body of water, adopt a brace position. The impact could set off the airbag system in your vehicle, so you should place both hands on the steering wheel in the “ten and two” position.Undo your sea
10、tbelt. 2 Unbuckle the children, starting with the oldest first. Forget the cell phone call. Your car isnt going to wait for you to make the call. 3 Leave the door alone at this stage and concentrate on the window. A cars electrical system should work for up to three minutes in water, so try the meth
11、od of opening it electronically first. Many people dont think about the window as an escape option either because of panic or misinformation about doors and sinking. Break the window. If you arent able to open the window, or it only opens halfway, youll need to break it with an object or your foot.
12、It may feel counter-intuitive (有悖常理的) to let water into the car. 4 Escape when the car has equalized. If it has reached the dramatic stage where the car cabin has been filled with water and it has become balanced, you must move quickly and effectively to ensure your survival. 5 While there is still
13、air in the car, take slow, deep breaths and focus on what youre doing. A. Open the window as soon as you hit the water.B. Surviving a sinking car is not as difficult as you think.C. It takes 60 to 120 seconds for a car to fill up with water usually.D. Such accidents are particularly dangerous to the
14、 risk of drowning.E. In conclusion, if you know what to do in the water, you will be safe.F. This is the first thing to attend to, yet it often gets forgotten in the panic.G. But the sooner the window is open, the sooner you can escape directly through it.三、根据短文内容，从短文后的七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项
15、。Americans use many expressions with the word “dog”. People in the United States love their dogs and treat them well. 1 However, dogs without owners to care for them lead a different kind of life. The expression, to lead a dogs life, describes a person who has an unhappy existence.Some people say we
16、 live in a dog-eat-dog world. 2 They say that to be successful, a person has to work like a dog. This means they have to work very, 3very hard. Such hard work can make people dog-tired. And, the situation would be even worse if they became sick as a dog.3 This means that every person enjoys a succes
17、sful period during his or her life. To be successful, people often have to learn new skills. Yet, some people say that you can never teach an old dog new tricks. They believe that older people do not like to learn new things and will not change the way they do things.4 People who are unkind or uncar
18、ing can be described as meaner than a junkyard dog. Junkyard dogs live in places where people throw away things they do not want. Mean dogs are often used to guard this property. They bark or attack people who try to enter the property. However, sometimes a person who appears to be mean and threaten
19、ing is really not so bad. We say his bark is worse than his bite.Dog expressions are also used to describe the weather. The dog days of summer are the hottest days of the year. A rainstorm may cool the weather. But we do not want it to rain too hard. 5 A. Still, people say every dog has its day.B. W
20、e do not want it to rain cats and dogs.C. Some people are compared to dogs in bad ways.D. Dogs are their best friends and they are loyal to people.E. There are many other expressions waiting for you to explore.F. That means many people are competing for the same things, like good jobs.G. They take t
21、heir dogs for walks, let them play outside and give them good food and medical care.四、根据短文内容，从短文后的七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Does a Dog Help a Teen with Low Self-esteem?A dog is known as mans best friend for good reason. Loyal and affectionate, a dog companion can enrich its owners life in many
22、ways. 1 Many teenagers suffer from periods of low self-esteem(自尊)as they try to navigate the wavy waters of adolescence and deal with all of its associated highs and lows.A teenager who lacks self-esteem may feel isolated from his peers and unable to tell his parents about personal issues. The compa
23、ny of a dog can be a huge comfort and ease feelings of loneliness and awkwardness. A dog offers genuine unconditional love. 2 All dogs need exercise, so taking his dog for a walk is the perfect opportunity for a teenager to get outdoors and benefit from fresh air and physical activity. Exercise allo
24、ws people to take control of their bodies, which is often the first step toward regaining control of other aspects of their life, says mental health specialist Dr. Alan Cohen. 3 Exercise releases chemicals called endorphins (内腓肽) into the brain, which create 4positive responses in the body, includin
25、g improved self-esteem.Dogs can help teenagers be more sociable and make new friends, suggests HELPGUIDE. 4 A dog is a great ice-breaker, avoiding awkward social situations and putting the teenager at ease with people he meets. The more confident the teen becomes when out and about with his dog, the
26、 more his self-esteem will improve.5 If a teenager is suffering from depression or developing dangerous habits such as alcohol and drug abuse, more extreme action may be required. In these cases, professional help should be sought. Parents who suspect that their teens low self-esteem is a sign of a
27、far more serious problem should ask a suitably qualified health professional for advice. A. In some cases, having a dog will not help with a teenagers low self-esteem. B. It simply accepts its owner for who he is and doesnt judge, question or criticize.C. Pets offer an unconditional love that can be
28、 very helpful to people with depression.D. In particular, someone with low self-esteem may find a pet dog to be extremely beneficial.E. You dont have to worry about hurting your pets feelings or getting advice you dont want.F. A teen may meet his peers while walking his dog in the park or taking par
29、t in a dog training class.G. Many forms of exercise besides walking can be enjoyed with a dog, such as cycling, jogging and throwing a ball.五、根据短文内容，从短文后的七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。The word “diary” comes from the Latin word “diarium”, which means “daily allowance”. 1 And it is used for business
30、notes, planning activities, keeping track of scheduled appointments, or documenting what has already happened. Some doctors suggest that writing in a diary is a good form of self-study.In America, from the 1940s through the 1980s, a diary was thought of mostly as a way to privately express ones deep
31、est thoughts while keeping notations about the day. 2 Many times, movies would show a teenage girl beginning to write in her diary while she said aloud, “Dear diary”3 A diary kept by a young German Jewish girl by the name of Anne Frank 5provides us with invaluable lessons about history, for she docu
32、mented her experiences while she hid from the Nazis during their occupation of the Netherlands in World War II. Her diary became one of the worlds most widely read books and is the basis for many films.Samuel Pepys, who lived during the 17th century, is the earliest diary keeper that is famous today
33、. His diary is also an important documentation of history, for it gives personal insight(洞察力) into Londons Great Plague and the Great Fire. His diary is being published on the Internet, and its interesting to note that there has been a new entry every day since January of 2003. It will continue over
34、 the course of several years to come. 4 Todays electronic version of the diary, the web log or “blog” has once again stretched the diary to be much more than a personal account of the days events. There are blogs to document recipes, traveling, movies, independent news, product announcements, photos
35、, and anything else that needs to be recorded over time. Search engines like T have been created to keep track of the more than 112 million blogs that are currently public. 5 A. It refers to a book for writings by date.B. In its newest form, the diary has become more popular than ever.C. Reading his
36、 diary is fascinating, and it makes his life all the more real to us. D. People love to write diaries, so whenever they are free, they will write a few lines.E. Those private reflections may have historical significance long after the authors death.F. Nowadays, the blog has taken the place of the diary and becomes more and more popular.G. In those times, and even continuing on today, writing in a diary was like writing to a special friend.6快速攻破语篇型短文填空专项练习参考答案一、1. A 2. D 3. F 4. G 5. B 二、1. D 2. F 3. A 4. G 5. C 三、1. G 2. F 3. A 4. C 5. B 四、1. E 2. B 3. G 4. F 5. A 五、1. A 2. G 3. E 4. C 5. B
