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2014年高考英语完形填空真题及答案(一)北京2004Don’t Take the Fun Out of Youth SportsWhen I joined a private football league a few years ago, the sport meant everything to me. My coach said that I had lots of potential, and I became captain of my 1 . That was before all the fun was taken out of 2 . At first, everyone on the team got 3 playing time. Then the team moved up to the top division after winning all its games, and the 4 started. Some parents, who had paid the coach extra so their daughters could have 5 one-on-one training, got angry when she didn’t give them more playing time in our 6 . The coach was replaced. The new coach, however, took all the fun out of the game: all we did during practice was 7 . I always wished to God that it would rain so we would not have the 8 . Of course, all teams run drills; they are 9 . But we ran so much that, afterwards, we had trouble 10 . Younger people shouldn’t be doing exercises 11 for 18-year-olds. I was very thin 12 I started football, but as a member of this team I wouldn’t eat much, because I was afraid of being too 13 to run. I feared making mistakes, and the added pressure caused me to make more than my usual 14 . Is all this pressure necessary? I 15 up leaving the football team. Four other girls did the same, and two of them stopped playing football completely. That’s 16 , because they had so much potential. They were just burned-out with all the pressure they 17 from the coach or their parents. I continued playing football at school and 18 my love for it. I joined a private team coached by my school coach. When I started playing 19 him, he told me I needed to relax because I looked nervous. After I 20 down, I played better. When you enjoysomething, it’s a lot easier to do it well.1. A. class B. club C. team D. board2. A. playing B. living C. learning D. working3. A. great B. equal C. right D. extra4. A. business B. struggle C. attempt D. pressure5. A. free B. private C. good D. basic6. A. matches B. courses C. lessons D. programs7. A. jump B. play C. run D. shoot8. A. duty B. meeting C. operation D. training9. A. necessary B. boring C. scientific D. practical10. A. speaking B. moving C. sleeping D. breathing11. A. used B. intended C. made D. described12. A. till B. since C. before D. because13. A. full B. tired C. lazy D. big14. A. size B. share C. space D. state15. A. gave B. kept C. ended D. picked16. A. sad B. shameful C. silly D. serious17. A. received B. suffered C. brought D. felt18. A. reconsidered B. rediscovered C. re-formed D. replaced19. A. at B. by C. for D. around20. A. fell B. stepped C. slowed D. calmed(二)湖南2004I grew up in a community called Estepona. I was 16 when one morning, Dad told me I could drive him into a 1 village called Mijas, on condition that I took the car in to be 2 at a nearby garage. I readily accepted. I drove Dad into Mijas, and 3 to pick him up at 4 pm, then dropped off the car at the 4 . With several hours to spare, l went to a theater. 5 , when the last movie finished, it was six. 1 was two hours late!I knew Dad would be angry if he 6 I’d been watching movies.So I decided not to tell him the truth. When I 7 there I apologized for being late, and told him I’d 8 as quickly as I could, but that the car had needed a major repairs. I’ll never forget the 9 he gave me. “I'm disappointed you 10 you have to lie to me, Jason.” Dad looked at me a gain. “When you didn’t 11 , I called the garage to ask if there were any 12 , and they told me you hadn’t yet picked up the car.” I felt 13 as I weakly told him the real reason. A 14 passed through Dad as he listened attentively. “I'm angry with 15 . I rea lize I’ve failed as a father. I’m going to walk home now and think seriously about 16 I’ve gone wrong all these years.” “But Dad, it’s 18 miles!” My protests and apologies were 17 . Dad walked home that day. I drove behind him, 18 him all the way, but he walked silently.Seeing Dad in so much 19 and emotional pain was my most painful experience. However, it was 20 the most successful lesson.I have never lied since.1. A. lonely B. small C. distant D. familiar2. A. kept B. washed C. watched D. serviced3. A. agreed B. planned C. determined D. promised4. A. village B. community C. garage D. theater5. A. However B. Then C. Therefore D. Still6. A. realized B. found out C. thought D. figured out7. A. went B. ran C. walked D. hurried8. A. started B. left C. arrived D. come9. A. word B. face C. look D. appearance10. A. find B. decide C. believe D. feel11. A. turn up B. drive out C. go away D. come out12. A. questions B. problems C. mistakes D. faults13. A. ashamed B. frightened C. nervous D. surprised14. A. nervousness B. sadness C. silence D. thought15. A. you B. myself C. me D. yourself16. A. where B. how C. why D. when17. A. meaningless B. useless C. helpless D. worthless18. A. asking B. persuading C. begging D. following19. A. physical B. practical C. personal D. natural20. A. indeed B. always C. also D. almost答案(二)1—5 CDDCA 6—10 BDDCD 11—15 ABABB 16—20 ABCAC(三)湖北2004Elizabeth Clay decided to go home and spend the holiday with her parents. The next day she drove her old car home along the road. 1 she found she got a flat. The 22-year-old student 2 to stop her car by the side of the road in the winter night and opened the trunk. No 3 tire.At this time, a car 4 . Paul and Diane told Clay to 5 them to a service station near their 6 . They arrived to see that it had no suitable tires to 7 with her car. “Follow us home,” said Paul.The couple called around to find a tire, No 8 . They decided to let her use their own car. “Here,” Paul said, handing Clay a 9 of keys, “Take our car. We 10 be using it over the holiday.”Clay was 11 . “But I’m going all the way to South Carolina, and I’ll be gone for two weeks,” she 12 them.“We know,” Paul said. “We’ll be 13 when you get back. Here’s our number if you need to 14 us.”Unable to believe her eyes, Clay watched as the 15 put her luggage into their car and then 16 her off. Two weeks later she 17 to find her old car cleaned inside and out with three new tires and the radio 18 .“Thank you so much,” she said. “How much do I 19 you?”“Oh, no,” Paul said,“we don’t want any money. It’s our 20 .” Clay realized that while it might have been their pleasure, it was now her duty to pass on their “do onto others” spirit.1. A. Suddenly B. Finally C. Immediately D. Fortunately2. A. afforded B. wanted C. allowed D. managed3. A. spare B. free C. full D. empty4. A. passed B. stopped C. paused D. started5. A. help B. push C. take D. follow6. A. garage B. house C. shop D. hotel7. A. agree B. match C. go D. deal8. A. way B. message C. success D. luck9. A. set B. number C. pair D. chain10. A. can’t B. shouldn’t C. mustn’t D. won’t11. A. satisfied B. worried C. astonished D. disturbed12. A. persuaded B. advised C. reminded D. promised13. A. happy B. here C. away D. busy14. A. get in touch with B. keep in touch withC. be in touch withD. put in touch with15. A. repairmen B. cleaners C. friends D. couple16. A. sent B. shook C. watched D. drove17. A. shocked B. happened C. returned D. came18. A. loaded B. fixed C. tied D. rebuilt19. A. owe B. lend C. give D. offer20. A. wish B. job C. duty D. pleasure答案(三)1—5ADABD 6—10BCDAD 11—15CCBAD 16—20ACBAD。
2014年北京卷完形填空真题精解及参考译文【文章大意】本文讲述的是“我”帮助一个叫Suzy Khan的女孩逐渐融入新学校生活的故事。
[语篇解读】本文为记叙文，题材为人物故事类。
文章讲述了“我”如何帮助小女孩儿Suzy 找到自信、努力适应周围环境的故事。
36．【考点】此题考查根据语境选择合适动词的能力。
【答案】A【解析】根据下文男孩们的另一个动作laughed their heads off，和Suzy Khan的反应pretending to read，with tears dropping…，可以看出此处填joke开玩笑；其他选项care关心；forget忘记；worry担心，不符题意。
36．A 根据空格后的laughed their heads off可知男孩子们经常取笑Suzy，故选择A项。
care关心；forget忘记；worry担忧，均不符合句意。
37．【考点】此题考查根据语境选择合适动词的能力。
【答案】B【解析】report(以口头或书面形式)报告或报道(新闻、所见等)；decide考虑后做出决定；complain投诉，抱怨；question 问(某人)问题。
Suzy Khan是个来自非洲的孤儿，收养她的家庭考虑后决定，对于她来说，了解美国生活方式的最好办法是和美国的孩子们待在一起。
因此选decide。
37．B句意：她刚被镇里的一户人家收养，他们认定让她了解美国人的生活方式的最好方法就是让她和美国的孩子们在一起。
根据句意可知本题选择B项。
report报道；complain抱怨；question提问，均不符合句意。
38．【考点】此题考查根据语境选择合适形容词的能力。
【答案】C【解析】rich富有的，昂贵的；proud自豪的，得意的；tiny微小的，极小的；popular流行的，受欢迎的。
根据上文她是来自非洲的孤儿，被人收养，以及I 1ook down at可以看出这是一个瘦小的姑娘．惹人爱怜，所以才有下文我决心要帮助她。
2017年高考北京卷英语参考答案与解析学而思高考研究中心学而思高考研究中心——苟方方、郭德光、贾振超、李通、刘晅、李小雪、刘金瑛、马清、穆瑾、孙琳琳、王静琢、王博、王文斌、徐宫冬子、杨瑶、尹长然、周倩琳、张雪莲第二部分：知识运用（共两节，45分）第一节单项填空（共15小题；每小题1分，共15分）21. C 22. D 23. B 24. A 25. C 26. B 27. C 28. C29. D 30. A 31. A 32. D 33. B 34. A 35. B第二节完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，共30分）36. B 37. D 38. C 39. A 40. D41. B 42. A 43. C 44. D 45. C46. A 47. A 48. B 49. C 50. B51. A 52. D 53. C 54. C 55. D第三部分：阅读理解（共两节，40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，共30分）56. B 57. C 58. B 59. D 60. B 61. D 62. B 63. A 64. C 65. D 66. C 67. A 68. A 69. D 70. C第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，共10分）71. C 72. E 73. F 74. G 75. B第二部分：第一节单项填空（共15小题：每小题1分，共15分）从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
21【翻译】我班最高的男孩塞缪尔，能轻松地拿到架子顶层的书。
【解析】本题考查情态动词。
根据语境可以判断，塞缪尔能够拿到架子顶层的书。
can表示能力，译为“能够”；must表示必要性，译为“必须”；should表示劝告、建议，译为“应该”；need表示需要，译为“需要”。
can与语境相符，答案选C。
22【答案】D【翻译】—彼得，请发给我们明信片这样我们就知道你参观了哪里。
绝密★启用前2017年普通高等学校全国招生统一考试（北京卷）英语本试卷共16页，共150分。
考试时长120分钟。
考生务必将答案答在答题卡上，在试卷上作答无效。
考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分：听力理解(共三节，30分)第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一道小题，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话你将听一遍。
例：What is the man going to read?A．A newspaper. B．A magazine. C．A book.答案是A。
1．When will the film start?A．At 5:00. B．At 6:00. C．At 7:00.2．Which club will the man join?A．The film club. B．The travel club. C．The sports club.3．What was the weather like in the mountains yesterday?A．Sunny. B．Windy. C．Snowy.4．What does the man want to cut out of paper?A．A fish. B．A bird. C．A monkey.5．Where does the conversation most probably take place?A．In a library. B．At a bookstore. C．In a museum.第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，15分）听下面4段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几道小题，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听每段对话或独白前，你将有5秒钟的时间阅读每小题。
听完后，每小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
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高考试题汇总目录（精心整理）2018年北京卷高考试题word版（含详细答案）2017年北京卷高考试题word版（含详细答案）2016年北京卷高考试题word版（含详细答案）2015年北京卷高考试题word版（含详细答案）2014年北京卷高考试题word版（含详细答案）绝密★启用前2018年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试英语（北京卷）（考试时间：100分钟试卷满分：120分）考生务必将答案答在答题卡上，在试卷上作答无效。
考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分：知识运用（共两节，45分）第一节单项填空（共15小题；每小题1分，共15分）从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
例：It’s so nice to hear from her again. _________, we last met more than thirty years ago.A. What’s moreB. That’s to sayC. In other wordsD. Believe it or not答案是D。
1. —Hi, I’m Peter. Are you new here? I haven’t seen you around?—Hello, Peter. I’m Bob. I just _________ on Monday.A. startB. have startedC. startedD. had started2. _________ we don’t stop climate change, many animals and plants in the world will be gone.A. AlthoughB. WhileC. IfD. Until3. _________ along the old Silk Road is an interesting and rewarding experienceA. TravelB. TravelingC. Having traveledD. Traveled4. Susan had quit her well-paid job and _________ as a volunteer in the neighborhood when I visited her last year.A. is workingB. was workingC. has workedD. had worked5. She and her family bicycle to work, _________ helps them keep fit.A. whichB. whoC.asD. that6. During the Mid-Autumn Festival, family members often gather together _________ a meal, admire the moon and enjoy moon cakes.A. shareB. to shareC. having sharedD. shared7. China’s high-speed railways _________ from 9,000 to 25,000 kilometers in the past few years.A. are growingB. have grownC. will growD. had grown8. In any unsafe situation, simply _________ the button and a highly-trained agent will get you the help you need.A. pressB. to pressC. pressingD. pressed9. A rescue worker risked his life saving two tourists who _________ in the mountains for two days.A. are trappingB. have been trappedC. were trappingD. had been trapped10. Ordinary soap, _________ correctly, can deal with bacteria effectively.A. usedB. to useC. usingD. use11. Without his support, we wouldn’t be _________ we are now.A. howB. whenC. whereD. why12. In today’s information age, the loss of data _________ cause serious problems for a company.A. needB. shouldC. canD. must13. They might have found a better hotel if they _________ a few more kilometers.A. droveB. would driveC. were to driveD. had driven14. —Good morning, Mr. Lee’s office.—Good morning. I’d like to make an appointment _________ next Wednesday afternoon.A. forB. onC. inD. at15. This is _________ my father has taught me—to always face difficulties and hope for the best.A. howB. whichC. thatD. what第二节完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，共30分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
2014年高考英语（北京卷）完形填空真题含答案详解The Fitting-in of Suzy KhanThe first time I saw Suzy Khan, I knew I had to help her. She was really small for her age of 12. The boys in my class often 1_ about her and laughed their heads off. She would open a book, pretending to read, with tears dropping on the open page.All I knew was that she was an orphan (孤儿) from Africa. She had just been adopted by a family in town who 2 that the best way for her to learn American ways of life was to be with American kids. I looked down at this 3_ girl and promised myself that somehow I would help her.But how could I help her 4 in with us? There had to be a 5_ .One day, when I went into the classroom, I saw that Suzy had 6 her geography book to a picture of a train, and in her notebook, she had made a(n) 7_ copy.I was surprised and thought that she could do something in the coming 8_ show. So, I took her to see the art teacher, Miss Parker, and showed her what Suzy had 9_ . “why, it’s wonderful,” said Miss Parker, who the n showed us a poster she had painted 10_ the talent show. “I need more of these, but I just don’t have enough11 . Could you help me, Suzy?”On the day of the talent show, Suzy’s 12 were everywhere ---- all over the hall and all over the school, each one different.“And finally,” said Mr. Brown, the schoolmaster, at the end of the show, “we have a (n)_13_award. I’m sure you’ve all noticed the wonderful posters.” Everyone nodded. “One of our own students 14 them.”I could hear everyone whispering. “Who in our school could draw 15 well?”Mr. Brown waited a while before saying, “ 16 this student worked so hard on the posters, she deserves a 17 ,too. Our mystery(神秘) artist is our new student ---- Suzy Khan!”Mr. Brown thanked her for all the wonderful posters and gave her a professional artist’s set. “Thank you,” she cried.I 18 , at that time when I was looking at her excited face, she’d probably never 19 anything in her whole life.Everyone started to 20 their hands. Suzy Khan gave them a shy smile and the applause was deafening. I knew then Suzy was going to be all right.1. A. joked B. cared C. trains D. worried2. A. reported B. decided C. complained D. questioned3. A. rich B. proud C. tiny D. popular4. A. come B. fall C. fit D. tie5. A. manner B. pattern C. choice D. way6. A. read B. taken C. opened D. put7. A. free B. perfect C. final D. extra8. A. art B. talk C. quiz D. talent9. A. colored B. written C. carved D. drawn10. A. at B. after C. for D. around11. A. room B. time C. paper D. interest12. A. gifts B. books C. photos D. posters13. A. special B. academic C. national D. royal14. A. painted B. found C. printed D. collected15. A. very B. that C. quite D. too16. A. If B. Though C. Unless D. Since17. A. prize B. rank C. rest D. place18. A. replied B. realized C. remembered D. regretted19. A. offered B. valued C. owned D. controlled20. A. clap B. wave C. raise D. shake答案与解析：1. A.根据___ about her and laugh their heads off可知，and表示并列，因此前后意思是同类型的，and后面是laugh，由此可知，and前面也应该是和laugh有关的，故选joked，意为“开玩笑”。
2014年高考英语真题-北京卷(含答案)DA. At 11:oo am..B. At 2:00 pm.C. At 4:00 pm.12. What is the man trying to do?A. To introduce a new pizza to the woman.B. To remind the woman to relax herself.C. To invite the woman to see a movie.听第9 段材料，回答第13 至15 题。
13. When did the family visit the Design Museum?A. On Friday.B. On Saturday.C. On Sunday.14. How did the family go to Hyde Park?A. On foot.B. By taxi.C. By tarin.15. What is the speaker mainly talking about?A. Amazing attraction in London.B. A four-day trip to London.C. A dream about London.第三节（共 5 小题；每小题 1.5 分，共7.5 分）听下面一段对话，完成第16 至20 五道小题，每小题仅填写一个词，听对话前，你将有20 秒钟的时间阅读试题，听完后你将有60 秒钟的作答时间。
这段对话你将听两遍。
Ticket booking Form第二部分：知识运用（共两节，45 分）第一节单项填空（共15 小题；每小题 1 分，共15 分）从每题所给的ABCD 四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
例：It’s so nice to hear from her again. , we last met more than thirty years ago.A. What’s moreB. That’s to sayC. In other wordsD. Believe it or not答案是D。
绝密★启用前2017年普通高等学校全国招生统一考试英语（北京卷）第一部分：听力理解(共三节，30分)第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，共7.5分）听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一道小题，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话你将听一遍。
【C】1. When will the film start?A. At 5:00.B. At 6:00.C. At 7:00.【B】2. Which club will the man join?A. The film club.B. The travel club.C. The sports club.【C】3. What was the weather like in the mountains yesterday?A. Sunny.B. Windy.C. Snowy.【B】4. What does the man want to cut out of paper?A. A fish.B. A bird.C. A monkey.【A】5. Where does the conversation most probably take place?A. In a library.B. At a bookstore.C. In a museum.第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分）听下面4段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几道小题，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听每段对话或独白前，你将有5秒钟的时间阅读每小题。
听完后，每小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话或独白你将听两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6至7题。
【B】6. Why does the woman make the call?A. To make an invitation.B. To ask for information.C. To discuss a holiday plan.【B】7. How much does the woman need to pay for the minibus?A. $50.B. $150.C. $350.听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。
绝密★启用前2017年普通高等学校全国招生统一考试英语（北京卷）第一部分：听力理解(共三节，30分)第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，共7.5分）听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一道小题，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话你将听一遍。
【C】1. When will the film start?A. At 5:00.B. At 6:00.C. At 7:00.【B】2. Which club will the man join?A. The film club.B. The travel club.C. The sports club.【C】3. What was the weather like in the mountains yesterday?A. Sunny.B. Windy.C. Snowy.【B】4. What does the man want to cut out of paper?A. A fish.B. A bird.C. A monkey.【A】5. Where does the conversation most probably take place?A. In a library.B. At a bookstore.C. In a museum.第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分）听下面4段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几道小题，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听每段对话或独白前，你将有5秒钟的时间阅读每小题。
听完后，每小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话或独白你将听两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6至7题。
【B】6. Why does the woman make the call?A. To make an invitation.B. To ask for information.C. To discuss a holiday plan.【B】7. How much does the woman need to pay for the minibus?A. $50.B. $150.C. $350.听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。
绝密★启用前2017年普通高等学校全国招生统一考试英语（北京卷）第一部分：听力理解(共三节，30分)第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，共7.5分）听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一道小题，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话你将听一遍。
【C】1. When will the film start?A. At 5:00.B. At 6:00.C. At 7:00.【B】2. Which club will the man join?A. The film club.B. The travel club.C. The sports club.【C】3. What was the weather like in the mountains yesterday?A. Sunny.B. Windy.C. Snowy.【B】4. What does the man want to cut out of paper?A. A fish.B. A bird.C. A monkey.【A】5. Where does the conversation most probably take place?A. In a library.B. At a bookstore.C. In a museum.第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分）听下面4段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几道小题，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听每段对话或独白前，你将有5秒钟的时间阅读每小题。
听完后，每小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话或独白你将听两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6至7题。
【B】6. Why does the woman make the call?A. To make an invitation.B. To ask for information.C. To discuss a holiday plan.【B】7. How much does the woman need to pay for the minibus?A. $50.B. $150.C. $350.听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。
2014年真题Santa Can Come before ChristmasIt was last June．I entered a supermarket to pick some vegetables, when a young man asked me, “Can you tell me where the35 counter (柜台) is ?”“well, the milk is in the lower right corner,” I replied．Picking up my things, I finally came to the milk counter where I met thesame man 36 almost 10 bottles of milk．I asked, “Do you need a basketball or a trolleyI was 37 he was still picking more bottles and after few minutes his trolley had24 bottles of milk．I laughed and asked，“Why so many bottles？”He smiled and said，“These are for my street dogs．Today，I want to be a Santa 38 them．”I said，“Well，it’s too 39 for you to be a Santa．It is still June and Christmas comes in December．”He 40 at me and walked a few steps，as if he wanted to say something but he left the counter without saying anything．41 ，we met again at the bread counter．“So these bread and cakes are also for the dogs，Mr．Santa．”He smiled and said，“Yes．These are also for the dogs and I love to be Mr．Santa in the month of June．Santa is a representation(象征) of surprises and 42 ．Santa comes in December as we 43 him around Christmas．But in real life there is a Santa in each one of us that shines through our personality at some point of time，no matter which month it is．Maybe when you offered help to me by getting me a trolley，there was a 44 Santa in you．When we offer food to a poor man or a(n) 45 to someone who is caught in the rain，we are being Santa there．So when you offer help to others or get help from others，just think that Santa has come all the way for you．”He left and I was happy that I had met him．It was right to understand that Santa can come before Christmas．We just need to realize that he is around us by 46 happiness and unconditional love．35．A．vegetable B．milk C．bread D．fish 36．A．putting B．choosing C．holding D．bringing 37．A．sad B．excited C．angy D．surprised 38．A．for B．on C．of D．by 39．A．easy B．early C．helpful D．important40．A．pointed B．laughed C．shouted D．turned 41．A．Luckily B．Suddenly C．Hopefully D．Naturally 42．A．love B．success C．friendship D．honor 43．A．call B．show C．expect D．invite 44．A．lost B．frozen C．forgotten D．hidden 45．A．camera B．umbrella C．apple D．box 46．A．storing B．facing C．spreading D．increasing2015年真题The Phone CallIt was getting dark. Paul looked out of the window and signed (叹气). Dad said he could come home by 5:30, but it was almost 7:00. Even if Dad came back, it wouldn’t be much fun playing 31 in the dark. Paul walked into his room and threw his baseball into the corner. He tried to do some homework,but couldn’t.The phone rang at about 8:00. It was Dad: “Paul, I’m 32 , but I couldn’t play baseball with youtonight. I have to finish my work at the office. Maybe we can play this weekend. Oh no. How about nextweekend?....”Paul couldn’t understand why Dad was so 33 . He threw himself into the sofa and soon fellasleep. His book was still opened to the first page.The next day at school, Paul didn’t hand in his homework and34 a test. Mrs. Green, histeacher, asked him to stay after school. “Paul, you didn’t do your homework.You didn’t pass the test andonly got a D. This isn’t like you. What’s wrong?”Paul just sat there 35 . “Paul, if you don’t want to talk, I will. I know that something’s worryingwith you, but you have to get it out. You need to tell someone.”As Paul walked home, he thought of what Mrs. Green said. Maybe he didn’t do his homeworkbecause he wanted to get his dad’s 36 . He knew Mrs. Green was right. He decided to take heradvice.When Paul got home, he 37 his dad. But there was no answer. Then it went to voicemail (语音信箱). Paul began talking: “Dad, I can’t play with you next weekend. I’ve got lots of problems with my homework. Also, I really don’t want to spend anoth er day looking out of the window and waiting.Whenever you 38 our plans, Dad, it hurts me. It’s not too late to rebuild our relationship, but we have to start small. Maybe you can help me with my 39 sometime. Dad, I love you.”As Paul ended the call, he fel t much relaxed. He didn’t know whether his dad would be different, butit didn’t matter. He himself 40 . He expressed his feelings to the right person. He hada clear headas he was doing his homework that evening.31. A. baseball B. cards C. chess D. toys32. A. lucky B. sorry C. surprised D. pleased33. A. famous B. helpful C. lazy D. busy34. A. made B. missed C. failed D. chose35. A. cheerfully B. comfortably C. hopefully D. quietly36. A. attention B. message C. praise D. trust37. A. saw B. thanked C. called D. greeted38. A. prepare B. break C. follow D. question39. A. choice B. homework C. speech D. decision40. A. regretted B. complained C. insisted D. changed2016年真题Mum’s Christmas SurpriseMolly ran back home from school and dropped her schoolbag on the sofa.Then on the table she saw “Mum’s Wish Book” – a mail order catalog（商品目录）from a gift shop. “Mum,” she said excitedly to herself, “this yearyou’ll get the gloves you want!” Molly had walked a dog for a neighborand saved her 31 all year to buy Mum the gloves.She opened “Mum’s Wish Book” and hoped that she could find these32 in it. Teas ran down her face when she saw the gloves in the catalog. Mum w ouldn’t buy them for herself, because the family had a 33 time on the farm. She once heard Mum say to Dad, “Maybe some day, I’ll have the money to get them.”Molly ran out by the back door and went straight to the post office. There she carefully filled out the order form torn from the catalog.“I need to buy a stamp to 34 the form.” She said to Mr. Smith, the only worker in the post office.“Umm, a pair of gloves?” said Mr. Smith, as he passed a stamp to her.“Yes, It’s a Christmas gift for Mum, but please don’t tell her. It’s our35 , OK?” Molly didn’t realize how white Mr. Smith’s beard was until that moment. In face, he reminded her of Santa Claus.As Molly walked back home, she decided to tell Dad her secret. “You’ve got to check the mailbox every da y,” said Molly 36 to Dad. He nodded, with a big smile.Coming home from school every day, Molly peeked at （偷看）Dad when Mum wasn’t 37 , but every time he shook his head.On Christmas Eve, Dad came back from mailbox, still empty handed. Molly felt 38 when she went to bed, because she didn’t have the gloves for Mum.Before Christmas dinner, as Mum took the apple pies out of the oven, Molly began 39 the table. Suddenly, they heard someone pulling up the driveway. From the window they saw Mr. Smith making his way to the door, with a box in his hand. Mr. Smith40 Mum the box, “I believe this is yours.”Mum looked from Dad to Molly and opened the box. Her eyes lit up when she saw the gloves. “Oh, who bought these for me?” she asked.“Santa did,” said Molly smilingly.“Ho! Ho! Ho! Merry Christmas!” Mr. Smith, with a loud laugh.It was Christmas that no one would ever forget.1.A. time B. money C. energy D. food2.A. flowers B. sunglasses C. gloves D. chocolates3.A. hard B. lonely C. short D. busy4.A. design B. check C. complete D. send5.A. secret B. choice C. dream D. task6.A. patiently B. doubtfully C. proudly D. quietly7.A. working B. looking C. smiling D. talking8.A. sad B. strange C. angry D. tired9.A. pushing B. changing C. setting D. booking10.A. bought B. handed C. lent D. returned2017年真题A Meaningful GiftEmily was an eighth grader. To pass her Civics course（公民课程）, she had to do some volunteer service in a nursing home for a week.One Monday, Emily went to the nursing home after school. When she arrived, she was told she would___31 an hour every weekday with an elderly lady, Mrs. Blair. She was then led into a room, where an old lady in a flowery dress was sitting on a sofa.Emily___32 awkwardly （别扭地）in front of the lady. She cleared her throat and said, “Good afternoon. I’m Emily.”“Good afternoon, Emily. Take a seat, please.” Mrs. Blair replied.Then, ___33filled the space between them. Emily wondered what to say.“Tell me about yourself, Emily,” Mrs. Blair said suddenly.“Well,” Emily started, “I don’t have any grandparents, so I can’t relate to elderly people much. I love the performing arts. I’m here mainly because I have to___34 here to get a good grade for my Civics class.”Mrs. Blair didn’t seem to___35 “Many people, especially teens, don’t seem to care about old people like me. Now you are here, and I’m going to change that about you.Ask me anything.”Emily thought for a moment, and finally decided, “What was your job?”“I was a Broadway star in the 1950s.” Mrs. Bla ir answered.“Cool! Can you tell me about it?” Emily asked, amazed.Mrs. Blair smiled. “Back then, only the lead actress had the honor to wear a___36 bracelet. I was the lead in almost all of the plays, so I always wore the bracelet. Till this day, I still have it.”Emily smiled along with Mts. Blair and listened to the other stories, attentively. She had become so interested in Mrs. Blair’s___37 that she decided to come earlier the next day.Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday passed by quickly. Then came Friday. As she was leaving, Emily was really___38 to say goodbye.“Don’t be sad. You can still visit me,” Mrs. Blair comforted her. She then handed a small box to Emily, “It’s my gift to you.”Emily___39 opened the box and was surprised to see what was inside. “It’s the bracelet that you wore. Thank you!” Emily said, with tears in her eyes. “I’m sure to visit you whenever I’m free.”On the way home, Emily thought of her own love for the performing arts. She touched the bracelet and made a ___40 that she would keep her word to Mrs. Blair.31.A. waste B. spend C. plan D. exercise32.A. asked B. sat C. stood D. danced33.A. warmth B. sadness C. happiness D. silence34.A. study B. live C. volunteer D. play35.A. mind B. fear C. insist D. regret36.A. strange B. special C. common D. private37.A. dreams B. hobbies C. stories D. jokes38.A. upset B. confused C. surprised D. nervous39.A. proudly B. secretly C. worriedly D. carefully40.A. promise B. change C. judgment D. choice。
