廣東省連州市連州中學高三英語模擬操練 41-50 課件
(41)
It is often said that the language we use online is less formal than [31]________ we use in a letter or, on certain occasions, in direct speech. To some extent this is true, but it can also be a [32]_______________ (leading) and dangerous assumption.
The thing about online communication is you have no idea what the person who is reading your messages [33]____________ (feel). For this reason it is always a good idea to be polite and cautious [34]________ writing e-mails or instant messages to your friends.
that
misleading
is feeling
when
Chinese can be a direct language, [35]________in English people often talk around a subject rather than address it head on. So instead of [36]________ (say) “Please meet me here” or “Do this for me now”, English speakers usually go for [37]________
(direct) phrases like “Would it be possible”, “if you have time” or “It would mean a lot to me if…” but
saying
indirect
If you have foreign friends in different countries, the time difference can also be [38]________ factor. While you are waking up for class on Friday morning, they may be heading to a party [39]________ Friday night. You will be serious [40]________they will, probably, be light-hearted. So don’t be annoyed if they seem distracted (分心的). (何燕萍)
a
on
while
(42)
When China’s ancient scientific and technological [31]_____________ (achieve) are mentioned, [32]__________nation will generally refer to the Four Great Inventions. The four symbolic creations--compass, papermaking, printing and gunpowder--are the pride of China’s 5,000-year-old culture, because of their [33]____________ (recognize) role in the development of human civilization.
achievements
the
recognized
[34]________ is therefore no surprise that the recent proposal by a group of scholars to redefine (重新定義) the Four Great Inventions [35]_____________(cause) a heated reaction. According to the proposed new version, papermaking and printing are merged (合并) into one entry (條目), and compass and gunpowder are delisted (刪除).
It
has caused
The three new inclusions are silk, bronze and porcelain (also called “china” in English), [36]________ proposers said could more scientifically exhibit the most advanced and most influential scientific contributions of ancient China. which
The question of [37]_________the Four Great Inventions should be is of course open to debate. The [38]________(late) redefinition attempt, which is reportedly based [39]________ careful studies of available written records and antiques, can at least help today’s people, the younger generation, [40]________ particular, know more about the brilliance of ancient Chinese civilization.
what
latest
on
in
(43) The Chinese tradition of raising sons[31] ___________(support) parents in their old age has been diluted(沖淡) by the [32]_________(rapid) growing economy and improving standard of living. But [33]________ is the case with developed countries, China faces [34]________ aging society. People are living longer and having [35]________ children. Therefore, many Chinese families are falling into a 4-2-1 family pattern: a couple raises one child and supports four elderly parents. But few realize that a problem looms (逼近) ahead. to support
rapidly
as
an
fewer
The aging of the population is a trend [36]_______________ now affects a growing number of countries. An expanding aged population inevitably means that many issues must [37]_____________ (address), [38] ________________ the problem concerns every aspect of society. It puts more pressure [39]________each family, causing [40]________ (disturb) economic consequences and serious social problems. It also challenges the labor force supply and the pension system.
that/which
be addressed
as/because/for
on
disturbing
(44) We live in the information age, but this does not necessarily mean that the mutual (共同的) understanding [31]__________ different countries is easy. When the Olympics were approaching, China was [32]________ attack from some people and organizations, but [33]________ the opening ceremony on August 8, negative reports fell sharply, [34]__________ (replace) by various positive reports. Media praised the opening ceremony for [35]________striking Chinese characteristics,
between
after
under
replaced
its
grand atmosphere and its reflection of a fast developing China. The quality of sports facilities [36]_____________China built for the Games also received favorable comments along with Chinese hospitality (好客) and good behavior. To some extent, it’s [37]_________ the world got the opportunity to know more about China. Advanced information technology can’t replace people’s personal experience. [38] ______________________ (understand) and prejudice will be broken by truth.
that/which
because
Misunderstanding
Although the Olympics are just [39]________grand global sports event, they carry extensive influence, materially and spiritually. This influence [40]_______________(continue) to push forward world progress as well as China’s scientific and technological development.
a
will continue
(45)
When I was growing up I do not recall [31]________ (hear) the words “I love you” from my father. When your father never says [32]________ to you when you are a child, it gets tougher and tougher for him to say those words as he gets [33]________ (old). [34]________ (tell) the truth, I could not honestly remember [35]________ I had last said those words to him either. I decided to set my ego (自尊) aside and make the first move. After some [36]________ (hesitate), in our next phone conversation I blurted out the words, “Dad… I love you!” hearing
them
older
To tell
when
hesitation
[37]________ was a silence at the other end and he awkwardly replied, “Well, same back at you!”
I chuckled and said, “Dad, I know you love me, and when you are ready, I know you will say [38]________you want to say.”
There
what
A few weeks later, Dad concluded our phone conversation [39]________ the words, “Paul, I love you.” I was at work during this conversation and the tears were rolling down my cheeks as I finally “heard” the love. As we both sat there in tears, we realized that this special moment [40]_____________ (take) our father-son relationship to a new level.
with
had taken
(46)
Dolphins live in groups, and speak to each other in their own language. In this way they are like other animals, such as bees and birds. But dolphins are very different from almost all land animals. Their brain is nearly the same size [31]______our own, and they live a long time----at least twenty or thirty years. as
[32]________some animals, dolphins use sound to find their way around and communicate with each other. We now know they do not use their ears to receive these sounds, [33]________the
lower part of the mouth, called the jaw. Like
but
[34]___________ (strange), dolphins seem to like man. There is a story about sailors in [35]________ 19th century. In a [36]___________ (danger) part of the sea [37]______the coast of New Zealand, they learnt to look for a dolphin called Jack. From 1871 to 1903 , Jack [38]________ (meet) every boat in the area and showed [39]________the way. Then in 1903 a passenger on a boat [40]________ (call) The Penguin shot and wounded Jack. He recovered and for nine years more continued to guide all ships through the area ----except for The Penguin.
Strangely
the
dangerous
off
met
it
called
(47)
Some people think that passion and work shouldn’t mix. After all, we work to make[31] ______ living, not to feed our souls. [32]_____, passion can make our work[33] _______(easy) be finished. If you want to uncover your passion, you need to identify[34] _______ dreams. Make a list of things[35] _______ you expect to do, you would do[36] ________ if you had time and spirit. Miller says[37]________ is important to challenge your assumptions.
a
However
easily
your
that
them
it
Maybe your dream is[38] ______ (be) a famous dancer on stage. Identifying this might not get you all the way to success, but it will point you [39]______ the right direction. Sometimes identifying your dreams can open you up to something new. Learning how to live with your passion [40]______ (take) time and exploration. The important thing is to start now.
to be
in
takes
(48)
We are all in the position of the farmer. If we plant a good seed, we[31]________ (get) a good harvest. If our seed is poor and full of weeds, we’ll get a[32] ________ (use) crop. If we don’t plant anything, we’ll harvest[33] ________ at all. I want the future to be better[34] ______ the past. I don’t want it[35] __________ (pollute) by the mistakes and errors[36] ______ which history is filled. We should all be concerned about the future because that is[37] ________ we will spend the rest of our lives.
will get
useless
nothing
than
polluted
with
where
The past is gone and static. Nothing we can do will change it. The future is[38] ______ us and it is dynamic. Everything we do will affect it. Each day it will brings us new frontiers in our homes and in our businesses as long as we recognize[39] ______. We are just at[40] ______ beginning of the progress in every field of human efforts. before
them
the
(49)
This is a true story which happened in the States. A man came out of his home to admire 31______ new truck. To his puzzlement, his three-year-old son was 32_________ (happy) hammering dents(凹痕) into the shiny paint of the truck. The man ran to his son, knocked him away, and hammered the little boy’s hands into pulp(果漿汁)33 ______ punishment. When the father calmed down, he rushed his son to the hospital.
his
happily
as
[34]
the doctor tried desperately to save the crushed bones, he finally had to cut the fingers from [35]______ the boy’s hands. When the boy woke up from the operation and saw his [36]____________ (bandage) stubs(斷肢), he innocently said, “Daddy, I’m sorry about your truck.” Then he asked, “[37]
when are my fingers going to grow back?”
The father went home and committed suicide.
Although/Though
both
bandaged
but
Think about this story[38]________ next time someone steps on your feet or you wish to take revenge. Think first 39________ you lose your patience with someone you love. Trucks can
40
(repair). Broken bones and hurt feelings often can’t. Too often we fail to recognize the difference between the person and the performance. We forget that forgiveness is greater than revenge. (胡悠) the
before
be repaired
(50)
Computer companies keep competing to build smaller devices. They are finding new ways to put data into 31_______ space on a memory chip. Computers have been made smaller to fit on to the desk and smaller to our laps and again smaller 32________ our shirt pockets. Now, Stuart S. P. Parkin is looking into 33________ new idea in an IBM lab. If it proves 34_______ (success), electronic devices could hold 10 to 100 times the data in the same amount of space.
less
into
a
successful
That means the iPod 35____________ can hold up to 200 hours of video could store every single TV program 36_____________ (broadcast) during a week. At present the flash drives (閃存卡) business 37_________ (grow) quickly. A single chip is expected to reach about 50 gigabytes in the next five years. However,
that/which
broadcast
is growing
flash memory has a problem.
38____________________ it can read data quickly, it is very slow at storing 39________. That has led the industry on a hunt for new storage technologies. Scientists say Parkin's new computer memory could begin to replace flash memory40 ______ three to five years.
Although/ Though
it
in
(41)
It is often said that the language we use online is less formal than [31]________ we use in a letter or, on certain occasions, in direct speech. To some extent this is true, but it can also be a [32]_______________ (leading) and dangerous assumption.
The thing about online communication is you have no idea what the person who is reading your messages [33]____________ (feel). For this reason it is always a good idea to be polite and cautious [34]________ writing e-mails or instant messages to your friends.
that
misleading
is feeling
when
Chinese can be a direct language, [35]________in English people often talk around a subject rather than address it head on. So instead of [36]________ (say) “Please meet me here” or “Do this for me now”, English speakers usually go for [37]________
(direct) phrases like “Would it be possible”, “if you have time” or “It would mean a lot to me if…” but
saying
indirect
If you have foreign friends in different countries, the time difference can also be [38]________ factor. While you are waking up for class on Friday morning, they may be heading to a party [39]________ Friday night. You will be serious [40]________they will, probably, be light-hearted. So don’t be annoyed if they seem distracted (分心的). (何燕萍)
a
on
while
(42)
When China’s ancient scientific and technological [31]_____________ (achieve) are mentioned, [32]__________nation will generally refer to the Four Great Inventions. The four symbolic creations--compass, papermaking, printing and gunpowder--are the pride of China’s 5,000-year-old culture, because of their [33]____________ (recognize) role in the development of human civilization.
achievements
the
recognized
[34]________ is therefore no surprise that the recent proposal by a group of scholars to redefine (重新定義) the Four Great Inventions [35]_____________(cause) a heated reaction. According to the proposed new version, papermaking and printing are merged (合并) into one entry (條目), and compass and gunpowder are delisted (刪除).
It
has caused
The three new inclusions are silk, bronze and porcelain (also called “china” in English), [36]________ proposers said could more scientifically exhibit the most advanced and most influential scientific contributions of ancient China. which
The question of [37]_________the Four Great Inventions should be is of course open to debate. The [38]________(late) redefinition attempt, which is reportedly based [39]________ careful studies of available written records and antiques, can at least help today’s people, the younger generation, [40]________ particular, know more about the brilliance of ancient Chinese civilization.
what
latest
on
in
(43) The Chinese tradition of raising sons[31] ___________(support) parents in their old age has been diluted(沖淡) by the [32]_________(rapid) growing economy and improving standard of living. But [33]________ is the case with developed countries, China faces [34]________ aging society. People are living longer and having [35]________ children. Therefore, many Chinese families are falling into a 4-2-1 family pattern: a couple raises one child and supports four elderly parents. But few realize that a problem looms (逼近) ahead. to support
rapidly
as
an
fewer
The aging of the population is a trend [36]_______________ now affects a growing number of countries. An expanding aged population inevitably means that many issues must [37]_____________ (address), [38] ________________ the problem concerns every aspect of society. It puts more pressure [39]________each family, causing [40]________ (disturb) economic consequences and serious social problems. It also challenges the labor force supply and the pension system.
that/which
be addressed
as/because/for
on
disturbing
(44) We live in the information age, but this does not necessarily mean that the mutual (共同的) understanding [31]__________ different countries is easy. When the Olympics were approaching, China was [32]________ attack from some people and organizations, but [33]________ the opening ceremony on August 8, negative reports fell sharply, [34]__________ (replace) by various positive reports. Media praised the opening ceremony for [35]________striking Chinese characteristics,
between
after
under
replaced
its
grand atmosphere and its reflection of a fast developing China. The quality of sports facilities [36]_____________China built for the Games also received favorable comments along with Chinese hospitality (好客) and good behavior. To some extent, it’s [37]_________ the world got the opportunity to know more about China. Advanced information technology can’t replace people’s personal experience. [38] ______________________ (understand) and prejudice will be broken by truth.
that/which
because
Misunderstanding
Although the Olympics are just [39]________grand global sports event, they carry extensive influence, materially and spiritually. This influence [40]_______________(continue) to push forward world progress as well as China’s scientific and technological development.
a
will continue
(45)
When I was growing up I do not recall [31]________ (hear) the words “I love you” from my father. When your father never says [32]________ to you when you are a child, it gets tougher and tougher for him to say those words as he gets [33]________ (old). [34]________ (tell) the truth, I could not honestly remember [35]________ I had last said those words to him either. I decided to set my ego (自尊) aside and make the first move. After some [36]________ (hesitate), in our next phone conversation I blurted out the words, “Dad… I love you!” hearing
them
older
To tell
when
hesitation
[37]________ was a silence at the other end and he awkwardly replied, “Well, same back at you!”
I chuckled and said, “Dad, I know you love me, and when you are ready, I know you will say [38]________you want to say.”
There
what
A few weeks later, Dad concluded our phone conversation [39]________ the words, “Paul, I love you.” I was at work during this conversation and the tears were rolling down my cheeks as I finally “heard” the love. As we both sat there in tears, we realized that this special moment [40]_____________ (take) our father-son relationship to a new level.
with
had taken
(46)
Dolphins live in groups, and speak to each other in their own language. In this way they are like other animals, such as bees and birds. But dolphins are very different from almost all land animals. Their brain is nearly the same size [31]______our own, and they live a long time----at least twenty or thirty years. as
[32]________some animals, dolphins use sound to find their way around and communicate with each other. We now know they do not use their ears to receive these sounds, [33]________the
lower part of the mouth, called the jaw. Like
but
[34]___________ (strange), dolphins seem to like man. There is a story about sailors in [35]________ 19th century. In a [36]___________ (danger) part of the sea [37]______the coast of New Zealand, they learnt to look for a dolphin called Jack. From 1871 to 1903 , Jack [38]________ (meet) every boat in the area and showed [39]________the way. Then in 1903 a passenger on a boat [40]________ (call) The Penguin shot and wounded Jack. He recovered and for nine years more continued to guide all ships through the area ----except for The Penguin.
Strangely
the
dangerous
off
met
it
called
(47)
Some people think that passion and work shouldn’t mix. After all, we work to make[31] ______ living, not to feed our souls. [32]_____, passion can make our work[33] _______(easy) be finished. If you want to uncover your passion, you need to identify[34] _______ dreams. Make a list of things[35] _______ you expect to do, you would do[36] ________ if you had time and spirit. Miller says[37]________ is important to challenge your assumptions.
a
However
easily
your
that
them
it
Maybe your dream is[38] ______ (be) a famous dancer on stage. Identifying this might not get you all the way to success, but it will point you [39]______ the right direction. Sometimes identifying your dreams can open you up to something new. Learning how to live with your passion [40]______ (take) time and exploration. The important thing is to start now.
to be
in
takes
(48)
We are all in the position of the farmer. If we plant a good seed, we[31]________ (get) a good harvest. If our seed is poor and full of weeds, we’ll get a[32] ________ (use) crop. If we don’t plant anything, we’ll harvest[33] ________ at all. I want the future to be better[34] ______ the past. I don’t want it[35] __________ (pollute) by the mistakes and errors[36] ______ which history is filled. We should all be concerned about the future because that is[37] ________ we will spend the rest of our lives.
will get
useless
nothing
than
polluted
with
where
The past is gone and static. Nothing we can do will change it. The future is[38] ______ us and it is dynamic. Everything we do will affect it. Each day it will brings us new frontiers in our homes and in our businesses as long as we recognize[39] ______. We are just at[40] ______ beginning of the progress in every field of human efforts. before
them
the
(49)
This is a true story which happened in the States. A man came out of his home to admire 31______ new truck. To his puzzlement, his three-year-old son was 32_________ (happy) hammering dents(凹痕) into the shiny paint of the truck. The man ran to his son, knocked him away, and hammered the little boy’s hands into pulp(果漿汁)33 ______ punishment. When the father calmed down, he rushed his son to the hospital.
his
happily
as
[34]
the doctor tried desperately to save the crushed bones, he finally had to cut the fingers from [35]______ the boy’s hands. When the boy woke up from the operation and saw his [36]____________ (bandage) stubs(斷肢), he innocently said, “Daddy, I’m sorry about your truck.” Then he asked, “[37]
when are my fingers going to grow back?”
The father went home and committed suicide.
Although/Though
both
bandaged
but
Think about this story[38]________ next time someone steps on your feet or you wish to take revenge. Think first 39________ you lose your patience with someone you love. Trucks can
40
(repair). Broken bones and hurt feelings often can’t. Too often we fail to recognize the difference between the person and the performance. We forget that forgiveness is greater than revenge. (胡悠) the
before
be repaired
(50)
Computer companies keep competing to build smaller devices. They are finding new ways to put data into 31_______ space on a memory chip. Computers have been made smaller to fit on to the desk and smaller to our laps and again smaller 32________ our shirt pockets. Now, Stuart S. P. Parkin is looking into 33________ new idea in an IBM lab. If it proves 34_______ (success), electronic devices could hold 10 to 100 times the data in the same amount of space.
less
into
a
successful
That means the iPod 35____________ can hold up to 200 hours of video could store every single TV program 36_____________ (broadcast) during a week. At present the flash drives (閃存卡) business 37_________ (grow) quickly. A single chip is expected to reach about 50 gigabytes in the next five years. However,
that/which
broadcast
is growing
flash memory has a problem.
38____________________ it can read data quickly, it is very slow at storing 39________. That has led the industry on a hunt for new storage technologies. Scientists say Parkin's new computer memory could begin to replace flash memory40 ______ three to five years.
Although/ Though
it
in
