英语-天津卷
2018年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试（天津卷）
英语笔试
第I卷
第一部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）
第一节:单项填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
例：Stand over there_ you'll be able to see it better.
A. Or
B. and
C. but
D. while
1. -Was n't Joa n supposed to be here by now?
-_, She will be here in about twenty minutes.
A. All right
B. Don 't worry
C. No wo nder
D. Enjoy yourself
2. Kate, —sister I shared a room with when we were at college, has gone to work in Australia.
A. Whom
B. that
C. Whose
D. her
3. At first Robert would n't let his daughter go divi ng, but eve ntually he ___ a s she was so con fide nt about her skills.
A. gave in
B. dressed up
C. broke in
D. turned up
4. __________________________________________ let's not pick these peachesu ntil this weeken ______________________________ t hey get sweet eno ugh to be eate n.
A. ever since
B. as if
C. even though
D. so that
5. -I'm moving in a few days and I won der if you could help.
- ___ J ust let me know whe n, and ril be there.
A. You bet
B. It depends
C. Forget it
D. No kidding
6. The __ that there is life on other pla nets in the uni verse has always in spired
scie ntists to explore the outer space.
A. Advice
B. order
C. possibility
D. invitation
7. I need a new passport so I will have to have my photograph_.
A. Taking
B. taken
C. being taken
D. take
8. It took him a long time to __ the skills he needed to become a good dancer.
A. Display
B. acquire
C. teach
D. test
9. The gold medal will be awarded to __ wins the first place in the bicycle race.
A. Whomever
B. wherever
C. whoever
D. whatever
10. I can't find my purse. I __ it in the supermarket yesterday, but rm not sure.
A. should leave
B. must have left
C. might leave
D. could have left
11. Bob thought he could n't go to the party because he had to write a report, but he wen ____ .
A. at first
B. after all
C. above all
D. at ran dom
12. I did n 't mean ___ anything but the ice cream looked so good that I could n't help it.
A. to cat: to try
B. eating: trying
C. eating, to try
D. to eat; trying
13. _____________________ My washing machin this week, so I have to wash my clothes by hand.
A. was repaired
B. is repaired
C. is being repaired
D. has been repaired
14. It was only when the car pulled up in front of our house ____we saw Lily in the passe nger seat.
A. Which
B. that
C. whe n
D. where
15. If we ___ the flight yesterday, we would be enjoying our holiday on the beach now.
A. had caught
B. caught
C. have caught
D. would catch
第二节：完形填空(共20小题：每小题1.5分，满分30分)
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从16~35各题所给的A、B、C、D四个
选项中，选出最佳选项。
No one is born a winner. People make themselves into wi nners by their own 16.
I lear ned this less on from a(n) 17 many years ago. I took the head __18 _ job at
a school in Baxley, Georgia. It was a small school with a weak football program.
It was a tradition for the school's old team to play against the 19 team at the end of spri ng practice. The old team had no coach, and they did n't eve n practice to 20 the game. Being the coach of the new team, I was excited because I knew we were going to win, but to my disappo in tme nt we were defeated. I could n't_21 I had got into such a situation. Thinking hard about it, I came to 22 that my team might not be the number one team in Georgia, but they were 23 me. I had to change my 24 about their ability and pote ntial.
I started doing anything I could to help them build a little 25 .Most important, I began to treat them like 26 . That summer, when the other teams enjoyed their.27 , we met every day and公pass ing and kick ing the football.
Six mon ths after sufferi ng our .29 on the spri ng practice field, we won our first game and our sec ond, and con ti nued to_30 .Fin ally, we faced the nu mber one team in the state. I felt that it would be a_31 for us eve n if we lost the game. But that was n't what happe ned. My boys beat the best team in Georgia, giving me one of the greatest 32 of my life !
From the experience I learned a lot about how the attitude of the leader can 33 the members of a team .In stead of see ing my boys as losers, I pushed and 34 them. I helped them to see themselves 35, and they built themselves into winners Winners are made ,not born.
16. A. luck B. tests C. efforts D. nature
17. A .experiment B. experience C. visit D. show
18. A. operating B. editing C. consulting D. coaching
19. A. successful B. excellent C. strong D. new
20. A. cheer for B. prepare for C. help with D. finish with
21. A. believe B. agree C. describe D. regret
22. A. realize B. claim C. permit D. dema nd
23. A. reacting to B. looking for C. depending on D. caring about
24. A. decision B. attitude C. conclusion D. intention
25. A. pride B. culture C. fortune D. relationship
26. A. leaders B. partners C. winners D. learners
27. A. reward B. vacations C. health D. honor
28. A. risked B. missed C. considered D. practiced
29． A. defeat B. decline C. accident D. mistake 30． A. relax B. Improve
31． A. shame B. burden
B. serve
C. interest
D. offers 34． A. encouraged B. observed C. protected D. impressed
35． A. honestly B. individually C. calmly D. differently
第二部分：阅读理解（共 20 小题：每小题 2.5分，满分 50分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 A 、B 、C 、D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
Fire Prevention Information
The University of Adelaide employs a full -time staff fire prevention professi on als. They in spect all campus build ings and test and maintain all spri nkie 喷 水灭火装置）systems fire alarms, and fire extinguishers （灭火器）, They also provide
educational programs on fire safety in the residence halls. Whenever you move to a new area , you should locate the fire alarm pull stations and the two exits nearest your room.
Fire Alarms
The floors of all campus buildings are equipped with manu （al 手动的） fire
alarm systems which include fire alarm pull stations and pipes. Most are also equipped with automatic fire alarm systems consisting of heat detectors , smoke detectors and sprinklers. For your safety, never tamper with （胡乱摆弄） these systems. False are illegal and may lead to imprisonment.
C. expand
D. defend
C. victory
D. favor
32． A. chances B. thrills C. concerns D. offers
33． A. surprise
Fire Drills
A fire drill will be conducted in your residence hall every semester. During a fire drill ,
please do the following：
Take your room key and ID, close and lock the door to your room.
Exit immediately from the nearest emergency exi；t do not use a lift.
Moct outside of your residence hall and wait for further instructions.
Fire Extinguishers
Fire extinguishers are located on each floor and in each apartment. Use a fire extinguisher only if you have been trained to do so. Irresponsible use of a fire extinguisher can create a dangerous situation for other residents and could result in damage to personal property. Misuse of a fire extinguisher will result in fines.
Smoke Detector
A smoke detector is on the ceiling in your room. Some buildings also have heat detectors on the ceilings. Do the following to ensure the safe operation of your smoke detector:
?If your smoke detector is work ing properly, the red light should be on. If the red light is not blinking （闪动）, contact residence hall staff immediately.
?Do not cover or block your smoke detector in any way.
?If a smoke detector sets off an alarm and there is no fire or smoke. inform your hall staff.
2018年高考英语真题分类汇编专题12：议论 文类阅读理解 一、阅读理解 1. （2018?卷Ⅱ）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 D We've all been there: in a lift, in line at the bank or on airplane, surrounded by people who are, like us, deeply focused on their smartphones or, worse, struggling with the uncomfortable silence. What's the problem? It's possible that we all have compromised conversational intelligence. It's more likely that none of us start a conversation because it's awkward and challenging, or we think it's annoying and unnecessary. But the next time you find yourself among strangers, consider that small talk is worth the trouble. Experts say it's an invaluable social practice that results in big benefits. Dismissing small talk as unimportant is easy, but we can't forget that deep relationships wouldn't even exist if it weren't for casual conversation. Small talk is the grease (润滑剂) for social communication, says Bernardo Carducci, director of the Shyness Research Institute at Indiana University Southeast. "Almost every great love story and each big business deal begins with small talk," he explains. "The key to successful small talk is learning how to connect with others, not just communicate with them." In a 2014 study, Elizabeth Dunn, associate professor of psychology at UBC, invited people on their way into a coffee shop. One group was asked to seek out an interaction(互动) with its waiter; the other, to speak only when necessary. The results showed that those who chatted with their server reported significantly higher positive feelings and a better coffee shop experience. "It's not that talking to the waiter is better than talking to your husband," says Dunn. "But interactions with peripheral(边缘的) members of our social network matter for our well-being also." Dunn believes that people who reach out to strangers feel a significantly greater sense of belonging, a bond with others. Carducci believes developing such a sense
2018年全国普通高等学校招生考试(全国卷Ⅱ) 英语 （考试时间：120分钟试卷满分：150分） 第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共5小题；每小题1．5分，满分7．5分） 听下面5短对话，每段对话后有一个小题，从题中给的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。每段对话仅读一遍。 1．What does John find difficult in learning German？ A．Pronunciation．B．Vocabulary．C．Grammar． 2．What is the probable relationship between the speakers？ A．Colleagues．B．Brother and sister．C．Teacher and student．3．Where does the conversation probably take place？ A．In a bank．B．At a ticket office．C．On a train． 4．What are the speakers talking about？ A．A restaurant． B．A street． C．A dish． 5．What does the woman think of her interview？ A．It was tough． B．It was interesting．C．It was successful． 第二节（共15小题；每小题1．5分，满分22．5分） 听下面5段对话或独白，每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6．When will Judy go to a party？ A．On Monday．B．On Tuesday．C．On Wednesday． 7．What will Max do next？ A．Fly a kite．B．Read a magazine．C．Do his homework． 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
第三部分：阅读理解(共25小题。A节每小题2分, B节每小题1分;满分45分) 阅读下列短文, 从每题所给的四个选项中, 选出一个最佳答案。 A Every year thousands of tourists visit Pompeii, Italy. They see the sights that Pompeii is famous for--its stadium(运动场)and theaters, its shops and restaurants. The tourists do not, however, see Pompeii's people. They do not see them because Pompeii has no people. No one has lived in Pompeii for almost 2000 years. Once, Pompeii was a busy city of 22000 people. It lay at the foot of Mount Vesuvius, a grass-covered volcano(火山).Mount Vesuvius had not erupted (喷发)for centuries, so the people of Pompeii felt safe. But they were not. In August of AD 79, Mount Vesuvius erupted. The entire top of the mountain exploded, and a huge black cloud rose into the air. Soon stones and hot ash began to fall on Pompeii. When the eruption ended two days later, Pompeii was buried under 20 feet of stones and ashes. Almost all of its people were dead. For centuries, Pompeii lay buried under stone and ash.Then, in the year 1861, an Italian scientist named Ginseppe began to uncover Pompeii. Slowly, carefully, Ginseppe and his men dug. The city looked almost the same as it had looked in AD 79. There were streets and fountains, houses and shops. There was a stadium with 20000 seats. Perhaps the most important of all, there were everyday objects, which tell us a great deal about the people who lived in Pompeii. Many glasses and jars had some dark blue colour in the bottom, so we know that the people of Pompeii liked wine. They liked bread, too; metal bread pans were in every bakery. In one bakery there were 81 round, flat loaves of bread- a type of bread that is still sold in Italy today. Tiny boxes filled with a dark, shiny powder tell us that women like to wear eye-makeup. Ginseppe has died, but his work continues. One-fourth has not been uncovered yet. Scientists are still digging, still making discoveries that draw the tourists to Pompeii. 51.Why do large numbers of people come to Pompeii each year? A.To visit the volcano B.To shop and eat there. C.To watch sports and plays D.To see how Pompeiians lived. 52.Why had so many Pompeiians remained by volcanic Mount Vesuvius?
绝密★启用前 2018年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试 英语 注意事项： 1．答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。 2．回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。 3．考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。 第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分） 做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。 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。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的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。每段对话仅读一遍。 例：How much is the shirt? A. ￡19.15. B. ￡9.18. C. ￡9.15. 答案是C。 1. What will James do tomorrow? A. Watch a TV program. B. Give a talk. C. Write a report. 2. What can we say about the woman? A. She’s generous. B. She’s curious. C. She’s helpful. 3. When does the train leave? A. At 6:30. B. At 8:30. C. At 10:30. 4. How does the woman go to work? A. By car. B. On foot. C. By bike. 5. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Classmates. B. Teacher and student. C. Doctor and patient. 英语试题第1页（共14页）
2018年高考英语真题专题汇编 从句 1.【2018·北京】 2. _________ we don’t stop climate change, many animals and plants in the world will be gone. A. Although B. While C. If D. Until 【答案】C 点睛：条件状语从句通常由引导词if或unless引导。条件是指某一件事情实现之后（状语从句中的动作），其它事情（主句中的动作）才能发生，通常译作“假如”。 2.【2018·北京】5. She and her family bicycle to work, _________ helps them keep fit.[来源:https://www.doczj.com/doc/cb14804109.html,] A. which B. who C. as D. that 【答案】A 【解析】考查非限制性定语从句。句意：她和家人骑自行车去上班，这有助于她们保持健康。“____ helps them keep fit” 是非限制性定语从句，该从句修饰整个主句，引导词在从句中做主语，故该从句应用关系代词which 引导。A选项正确。 点睛：非限制性定语从句即可修饰主句的一部分，也可以修饰整个主句。其引导词的选择和限制性定语从 句的判断规则一致，即：第一、找准先行词；第二、看先行词在定语从句中所作的成分。需要注意的是，that 不能引导非限制性定语从句。 3.【2018·北京】8. In any unsafe situation, simply _________ the button and a highly-trained agent will get you the help you need. A. press B. to press C. pressing D. pressed 【答案】A 【解析】考查祈使句。句意：在任何不安全的情况下，仅仅摁一下这个按钮，一个训练有素的特工就会使 你得到你需要的帮助。and是连词，连接并列结构，and后面是一个句子，那么，前面也应是句子，选项中 只有动词原形可以构成祈使句，其余的都是非谓语动词，无法构成句子。故A选项正确。 点睛：祈使句+and/or+陈述句是一种常见结构。当前后两部分间为承接关系时，用and；前后意思为相反关 系时，用or。该句式中的陈述句部分常用一般将来时态。
〖解密〗2018年高考英语全国III卷真题解析 第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 A
Welcome to Holker Hall & Gardens Visitor Information How to Get to Holker By Car: Follow brown signs on A590 from J36, M6. Approximate travel times: Windermere — 20 minutes, Kendal — 25 minutes, Lancaster — 45 minutes, Manchester — 1 hour 30 minutes. By Rail: The nearest station is Cark-in-Cartmel with trains to Carnforth, Lancaster and Preston for connections to major cities & airports. Opening Times Sunday —Friday (closed on Saturday) 11:00am —4:00pm, 30th March —2nd November. Admission Charges Hall & Gardens Gardens Adults: ￡12.00 ￡8.00 Groups: ￡9.00 ￡5.50 Special Events Producers’ Market13th April Join us to taste a variety of fresh local food and drinks. Meet the producers and get some excellent recipe ideas. Holker Garden Festival 30th May The event celebrates its 22nd anniversary with a great show of the very best of gardening, making it one of the most popular events in gardening. National Garden Day 28th August
2018年高考英语真题完形填空汇编 一、完形填空（共7题；共140分） 1.（2018?卷Ⅰ）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A，B，C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 During my second year at the city college, I was told that the education department was offering a "free" course, called Thinking Chess, for three credits. I 1 the idea of taking the class because, after all, who doesn't want to 2 a few dollars? More than that, I'd always wanted to learn chess. And, even if I weren't 3 enough about free credits, news about our 4 was appealing enough to me. He was an international grandmaster, which 5 I would be learning from one of the game's 6 ,I could hardly wait to 7 him. Maurice Ashley was kind and smart, a former graduate returning to teach, and this 8 was no game for him; he meant business. In his introduction, he make it 9 that our credits would be hard-earned. In order to 10 the class, among other criteria, we had to write a paper on how we plan to 11 what we would learn in class to our future professions and 12 , to our lives. I managed to get an A in that 13 and learned life lessons that have served me well beyond the 14 . Ten years after my chess class with Ashley, I'm still putting to use what he 15 me: "The absolute most important 16 that you learn when you play chess is how to make good 17 .On every single move you have to 18 a situation, process what your opponent(对手) is doing and 19 the best move from among all your options."These words still ring true today in my 20 as a journalist. 1. A. put forward B. jumped at C. tried out D. turned down 2. A. waste B. earn C. save D. pay 3. A. excited B. worried C. moved D. tired 4. A. title B. competitor C. textbook D. instructor 5. A. urged B. demanded C. held D. meant 6. A. fastest B. easiest C. best D. rarest 7. A. interciew B. meet C. challcnge D. beat 8. A. chance B. qualification C. honor D. job 9. A. real B. perfect C. clear D. possible 10. A. attend B. pass C. skip D. observe 11. A. add B. expose C. apply D. compare 12. A. eventually B. naturally C. directly D. normally 13. A. game B. presentation C. course D. experiment
2018年全国普通高等学校统一考试 英语试题 （本试卷共 12 页。时间： 120 分钟 总分： 150 分） 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分 30 分） 做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷 上的答案转涂到答题卡上。 例：How much is the shirt? A. ￡9. 15 B. S. 18 C.念 15 答案是 C 。 第一节 听下面 5 段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的 A 、B 、C 三个选项中选 出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。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。每段对话仅读一遍。 1. What does John find difficult in learning German? A. Pronunciation. B. Vocabulary. C. Grammar. 2. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Colleagues. B. Brother and sister. C. Teacher and student. 3. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. In a bank. B. At a ticket office. 4. What are the speakers talking about? A. A restaurant. B. A street. 5. What does the woman think of her interview? A. It was tough. B. It was interesting. 第二节 听下面 5 段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的 A 、B 、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有 时间阅读各个 小题，每小题 5 秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出 5 秒钟的作答时间。每 C. On a train. C. A dish. C. It was successful.
2018年高考英语真题分类汇编专题14：任务型阅读 一、任务型阅读（共7题；共60分） 1.（2018?卷Ⅰ）根据短文内容，从短文后的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。Color is fundamental in home design-something you'll always have in every room. A grasp of how to manage color in your spaces is one of the first steps to creating rooms you'll love to live in. Do you want a room that's full of life? Or are you just looking for a place to relax after a long day?________, color is the key to making a room feel the way you want it to feel. Over the years, there have been a number of different techniques to help designers approach this important point.________, they can get a little complex. But good news is that there're really only three kinds of decisions you need to make about color in your home: the small ones, the medium ones, and the large ones. ________.They're the little spots of color like throw pillows, mirrors and baskets that most of us use to add visual interest to our rooms. Less tiring than painting your walls and less expensive than buying a colorful sofa, small color choices bring with them the significant benefit of being easily changeable. Medium color choices are generally furniture pieces such as sofas, dinner tables or bookshelves.________.They require a bigger commitment than smaller ones, and they have a more powerful effect on the feeling of a space. The large color decision in your rooms concern the walls, ceilings, and floors. Whether you're looking at wallpaper or paint, the time, effort and relative expense put into it are significant.________. A. While all of them are useful B. Whatever you're looking for C. If you're experimenting with a color D. Small color choices are the ones we're most familiar with E. It's not really a good idea to use too many small color pieces F. So it pays to be sure, because you want to get it right the first time G. Color choices in this range are a step up from the small ones in two major ways 【答案】B；A；D；G；F 【考点】说明文，七选五 【解析】【分析】本文谈论颜色在家装中的重要作用，掌握在生活空间中如何使用颜色对创造舒适的居住空间有着重要意义。虽然近年来有很多不同的技巧帮助设计师达到设计舒适的居住空间的目的，在颜色的选择上看似复杂，但对于家装中颜色的选择只有三种决定：小的决定、中等的决定和大的决定，并对每一种决定进行阐述。 ⑴根据句法结构可知此处是从句，所以在ABC中选择，结合主句句意“在把房间变成你想要的那种感觉的关键是颜色”，参考前一句中的“Or are you just looking for a place to relax after a long day?”可知选项B中的look for是前文的原词复现。故答案为B（不管你在寻求什么）。 ⑵A由句子结构可知此处是从句，所以在ABC中选择。主句句意：“它们有时候变得有点复杂”，结合前一句中提到了a number of different techniques“很多不同的技巧”在帮助设计师达到这一目的（让居住空间变得
小希老师给同学们总结了2018高考英语真题所有阅读理解的A篇，适合高中各个年级的学生练习及备考使用。 【全国Ⅰ卷】 A Washington, D.C. Bicycle Tours Cherry Blossom Bike Tour in Washington, D.C. Duration: 3 hours This small group bike tour is a fantastic way to see the world-famous cherry trees with beautiful flowers of Washington, D.C. Your guide will provide a history lesson about the trees and the famous monuments where they blossom. Reserve your spot before availability –and the cherry blossoms –disappear! Washington Capital Monuments Bicycle Tour Duration: 3 hours (4 miles) Join a guided bike tour and view some of the most popular monuments in Washington, D.C. Explore the monuments and memorials on the National Mall as your guide shares unique facts and history at each stop. Guided tour includes bike, helmet, cookies and bottled water.
2018 年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试英语Ⅲ卷 第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40 分） 第一节（共15 小题；每小题 2 分，满分30 分） A Welcome to Holker Hall & Garden Visitor Information How to Get to Holker By car: Follow brown signs on A590 from. J36, M6. Approximate travel times: Windermere--20 minutes, Kendal--25 minutes, Lancaster-- 45 minutes, Manchester-- l hour 30minutes By rail: the nearest station is Cark-in-Cartmel with trains to Carnforth. Lancaster and Preston for connections to major cities & airports. Opening times Sunday-Friday（closed on Saturday） 11:00 am-4;00pm, 30 March-2nd November. Admission Charges Hall & Gardens Gardens Adults: ￡12.00 ￡8.00 Gropes: ￡9.00 Special Events Producers Market 13th April Join us to taste a variety of fresh local food and drinks. Meet the producers and get some excellent recipe ideas. Holker Garden Festival 30th May The event celebrates its 22nd anniversary with a great show of the very best of gardening, making it one of the most popular events in the gardening. National Garden Day 28th August Holker once again opens its gardens in aid of the disadvantaged. For just a small donation you can take a tour with our garden guide. Winter Market 8th November This is an event for all the family! Wander among a variety of shops selling gifts while enjoying a live music show and nice street entertainment. 21. How long does it probably take a tourist to drive to Holker from Manchester? A. 20 minutes. B. 25 minutes. C.45 minutes. D. 90 minutes. 22. How much should a member of a tour group pay a visit to Hall & Gardens? A. ￡12.00. B. 9￡.00. C. ￡8.00 D. ￡5.50 23. Which event will you go to if you want to see a live music show? A. Producers Market. B. Holker Garden Festival C. National Garden Day. D. Winter Market B Cities, usually have a good reason for being where they are, like a nearby port or river. People settle in these places because they are easy to get to and naturally suited to communications and trade. New York City, for example, is near a large harbour at the mouth of the Hudson River. Over 300 years its population grew gradually from 800 people to 8 million. But not all cities develop slowly over a long period of time. Boom towns grow from nothing almost overnight. In 1896, Dawson, Canada, was unmapped
During my second year at the city college, I was told that the education department was offering a “free” course, called Thinking Chess, for three credits. I41 the idea of taking the class because, after all, who doesn’t want to42 a few dollars? More than that, I’d always wanted to learn chess. And, even if I weren’t43 enough about free credits, news about our 44 was appealing enough to me. He was an international grand master, which 45 I would be learning from one of the game’s46 I could hardly wait to 47 him. Maurice Ashley was kind and smart, a former graduate returning to teach, and this 48 was no game for him; he meant business. In his introduction, he made it 49 that our credits would be hard-earned. In order to 50 the class among other criteria, we had to write a paper on how we plan to 51 what we would learn in class to our future professions and 52 .to our lives. I managed to get an A in that 53 and leaned life lessons that have served me well beyond the 54 . Ten years after my chess class with Ashley, I' m still putting to use what he 55 me：“the absolute most important 56 that you learn when you play chess is how to make good 57 . On every single move you have to 58 a situation, process what your opponent (对手) is doing and 59 the best move from among all your options.” These words s till ring true today in my 60 as a journalist. 41. A put forward B jumped at C tried out D turned down 42. A waste B earn C save D pay 43. A excited B worried C moved D tired 44. A title B competitor C textbook D instructor 45. A urged B demanded C held D meant 46. A fastest B easiest C best D rarest 47. A interview B meet C challenge D beat 48. A chance B qualification C honor D job 49. A real B perfect C clear D possible 50. A attend B pass C skip D observe 51. A add B expose C apply D compare 52. A eventually B naturally C directly D normally 53. A game B presentation C course D experiment 54. A criterion B classroom C department D situation 55. A taught B wrote C questioned D promised 56. A fact B step C manner D skill 57. A grades B decisions C impressions D comments 58. A analyze B describe C rebuild D control 59. A announce B signal C block D evaluate 60. A role B desire C concern D behavior