2020中考英语复习方案第05篇基础速测03词汇运用完成句子试题

基础速测(四)(限时:15分钟)Ⅰ.根据句意及所给中文提示,写出句中所缺单词,每空限填一词．．．．．．。

1.We will hold a party to say goodbye to our teachers next (星期三).2.Kate took off her shoes and (摇动) the sand out of her shoes.3.When you are tired, you can go to a (令人放松的) place to have a rest.4.Our monitor wants to have a (讨论) about the sports meeting with us.5.Albert Einstein was one of the most world-famous (科学家) in history.6.Daniel tells us what colour the rulers in (古代的) Rome liked to wear.7.It is reported that global temperatures will continue to (上升) in the coming decades.st Monday was a (特殊的) day for me because I gave a talk on the flag-raising ceremony.9.Do you know which country has the largest (人口)?10.You mustn't go across the street when the (交通) lights are red.Ⅱ.根据句意及首字母提示,或所给英文解释,写出句中所缺单词,每空限填一词．．．．．．。

1.Have you ever been to Paris, the c of France?2.Hearing the funny story, all the students began to l loudly.3.I feel so h that I would like something to eat.4.T is the fifth day of the week and we often play football on that day.5.D the summer vacation, we mustn't go swimming alone in the river. It's dangerous.6.What should you do to keep yourself (not in danger) if there is a fire on your flat?7.UNICEF (offer sb. sth.) food, clothes and basic education for children in poor areas.8.I searched for the information about that event, but I found (not any).9.It's (not interesting) for me to stay at home all day long.10.The (long trip) to Mars would be full of danger and challenges.Ⅲ.根据句意或句子的语法要求,用括号中所给单词的适当形式填空。

基础速测(七)(限时:15分钟)Ⅰ.根据句意及所给中文提示,写出句中所缺单词,每空限填一词．．．．．．。

1.I didn't sleep well last night. So I feel (困倦的) now.2.They are having a (讨论) about how to have a good picnic.3.Her eyes were (充满) with tears when she heard the bad news.4.Our (物理) teacher told us that light travels faster than sound.5.They have lots of (困难) in solving the problem without any help.6. (比较) with life on the Earth, life on Mars will be better in many ways.7.How did Beethoven (设法完成) to write music when he was deaf?8.My brother passed the exams (成功地) and became a university student.9.The food was good but the (服务) was very slow.10.My parents are very (严格的) with me in my studies.Ⅱ.根据句意及首字母提示,或所给英文解释,写出句中所缺单词,每空限填一词．．．．．．。

1.After discussing the project several times, they reached an a finally.2.Look! How d your hands are! Go and wash them right now.3.When she first went to university, she felt very l because she knew no one there.4.The old man stayed a luckily after the strong earthquake.5.It takes me 45 m to get to school by bike every morning.6.The monkeys can pick up (very small) things with their fingers. How amazing they are!7.I left early to (try not to do sth.) the rush hour.8.—Why are you in such a hurry, Cathy?—My dad and mum don't (let someone do something) me to stay out late.9.Thomas Edison is one of the greatest (a person who has invented something) in the world.10.The old man is so (not strong) that he can't walk any further.Ⅲ.根据句意或句子的语法要求,用括号中所给单词的适当形式填空。

速测 ( 五)完形+阅读D+语法填空(限时:20 分钟)Ⅰ. 完形填空It's said that sports is the source of life.1is the best time for teenagers to exercise.The spring sports meeting held in our high school consisted of basketball and soccer matches.Our class took part in the 2 basketball competition and beat our opponent(敌手 ), Class 5, 25to 3.When we found out that our opponent was Class 5,we felt a bit3,because the girls in Class 5 are much stronger than us and better at basketball. We nearly wanted to 4 .But then a confident voice, our team captain said,“No matter5happens, we will win the match! ” and“Just make every effort and you will be the6! ”These7woke us up, and our attitudes immediately changed.We started to practise more during8 class and even at lunchtime.To build up our physical strength for the10-minute match, we practised running every night after school. Falling down became an ordinary thing that happened every day,9no one on our team complained( 诉苦 ). Weall believed that our efforts would pay off.Our match10 on March 28. During the match, I tried my best to run and get the basketball. The 10-minute match seemed to last a11 . I couldn't even find the direction of the game, evenafter 5 minutes. Running was the only thing I could do.But, seeing that my classmates were12 for us and that my teammates were struggling, Ispeeded up. I fell down twice trying to get the ball. But instead of taking a break, I got up13 and went back to the game. In the end our class got 25 points, and we managed to win the match.But it isn't winning that matters most;it is understanding the meaning of team14. By taking part in the match, I learned the15that no matter what situation we are in, we should alwaysbelieve in ourselves.( B.SummerC.AutumnD.Winter()2.A.boys' B.girls'C.teachers'D.workers'()3.A.happy B.excitedC.tiredD.afraid()4.A.fall behind B.stay backC.give upD.lie down( B.whereC.whatD.how( B.worstC.busiestD.cleverest( B.wordsC.expressionsD.ideas( B.mathsC.PED.IT( B.orC.soD.but( B.was heldC.will be heldD.has held( B.whileC.periodD.break( B.lookingC.cheeringD.fighting( B.quietlyC.quicklyD.suddenly()14.A.practise B.trainingC.experienceD.spirit( B.lessonC.mindD.thoughtⅡ. 阅读理解There are a number of reasons why children should be taught swimming at a young age. If yourchild knows the basic swimming skills, you can be at peace when your child is near the water. Ifyou are in the process of teaching your child how to swim, then here are some points that you should keep in mind.·Help your child pick a bathing suit. If you r child wants to wear bathing suit and get wet, then it iscertain that your child will be able to handle the water.·If the pool has steps, then it is great. Start from these to help your child gain some confidence. You should make sure that there is one place in the pool where your child can be left safely.·T he best way to teach your children to swim is to make them join swimming classes. In thisway,you will be at peace because there is a professional trainer around your children.He can teach them all the tricks of swimming. You can join in the parent-child lessons to make your child feelcomfortable. If your child is a bit older, then get permission(同意 ) and sit by the pool to watchhim or her learn. When you get your child admitted to swimming classes, make sure that the lessonsgo according to the swimming goals that you have set for your child.Swimming is a fun activity. Coordinating(协调 )the movements of arms and legs will take some time. But with regular practice and training this can be solved. So, start with the basics and bearound your children when they are learning how to swim. Once they know how to swim, then you canbe at peace when they play around the water.1.The pool with steps can make your children. ()A.excited and clamB.confident and relaxedC.nervous and uneasyD.strange and unusual2.According to the text the best way for children to learn swimming is to.()A.train themselves with their skilled parentsB.learn from morning till night without breakC.join swimming classes with professional trainersD.get a chance to sit by the pool to watch trainers swim3.What does the underlined word“this” refer to?A.the tricks of swimmingB.coordinating the movements of arms and legsC.parent's worryD.the basic swimming skills4.Which of the following is the best title for the text?A.Teaching Your Children to SwimB.Gaining Experience of Swimming ()()C.Learning to Swim with Your ChildD.Swimming Can Make People HealthyⅢ.[2019 ·青岛改编 ] 语法填空阅读下边短文, 在空白处填入一个适合的词, 或填入括号中所给单词的正确形式。

基础速测(六)(限时:15分钟)Ⅰ.根据句意及所给中文提示,写出句中所缺单词,每空限填一词．．．．．．。

1.The murderer was very cruel. He killed one of the most famous (工程师).2.I wonder (是否) it will rain or not tomorrow.3.The children enjoyed (他们自己) at the party.4.Our teacher often tells us an interesting story at the (开始) of the class.5.Kate is much (苗条的) than she used to be.6.We must learn about the foreign country's customs before we travel (到国外).7.It's (可能的) for us to achieve our goals if we keep working hard.8.I have no courage to tell him the (真相).9.My cousin John is very interested in (收集) stamps.10.We are going to a (音乐会) in Bath Abbey.Ⅱ.根据句意及首字母提示,或所给英文解释,写出句中所缺单词,每．空限填一词．．．．．。

1.Mary is a from class today because she is in hospital.2.How s the wind was blowing! I nearly lost my umbrella in the wind.3.What a sunny day! Please open all the w and let some fresh air in.4.Now we are short of water and we should s water in our daily life.5.A year is d into 12 star signs in Western countries and many people believe your star sign decides your personality.6.The students of Class One are (talk about sth.) their plan for the trip to the museum next week.7.Would you please (give sth. to sb.) me some suggestions about how to solve this problem?8.Bob is an (never tell lies) boy, and we all trust him.9.I will send you a text message when I (arrive at) the hotel.10.In order to learn how to do DIY well, he (go to) DIY lessons every Saturday.Ⅲ.根据句意或句子的语法要求,用括号中所给单词的适当形式填空。

速测(十一) 完形填空+阅读理解C+任务型阅读+词语运用(限时:30分钟)Ⅰ.完形填空Finally, after nearly half a month, the Christmas letter was here in hand. Yes, writing letters is how my friend in the US and I 1 our greetings every Christmas. People ask why not send our greetings on Facebook, or on WeChat 2 , and by the way, it'll save money. For me, writing letters is more of a 3 habit than a quirk(怪癖) in modern times. I, an experienced letter writer, can tell you that writing letters brings me more emotional communication.In fact, only parts of our emotions can be found. Some 4 in California State University found that electronic devices, like smartphones, can greatly influence people in many ways. Such devices prevent people from 5 their inner feelings. Compared with modern communication, writing letters has more advantages. 6 we write, our brain is given the chance to discover connections between things we didn't see before. And we are 7 to show our emotions fully.If I am here to tell you why I love writing letters, one of the 8 would be its sense of touch—feeling of my hand running through the pages, feeling of pen sliding across the paper, and feeling of the 9 of ink in the air.It 10 that both your words and the letter itself can help you express your feelings. Letters build a bridge between the writer and the receiver. People experience more when they receive messages in the form of a letter, rather than of any other media.( )1.A.introduce B.exchangeC.describeD.repeat( )pletely B.recentlyC.simplyD.exactly( )3.A.natural B.boringC.crazyD.national( )posers B.visitorsC.inventorsD.professors( )5.A.discovering B.shakingC.spreadingD.refusing( )6.A.When B.BeforeC.TillD.Though( )7.A.recommended B.encouragedC.invitedD.forced( )8.A.customs B.reasonsC.challengesD.achievements( )9.A.color B.qualityC.smellD.price( )10.A.gives out B.breaks outes outD.turns outⅡ.阅读理解Welcome to the Huangshan Taiping Cableway(索道)! This is Asia's longest—and China's biggest—tourist cableway! Each cable car can carry 100 passengers and one staff worker. The cableway is 3,709 meters long.The ride takes about eight minutes.Here are things you must know before you take our cable car.·Please obey the ru les. Wait in line for tickets, security check and entry.·You must show your ticket to enter the passenger hall and take the cable car.·People who have serious illnesses should not take the cable car.·Don't use your mobile phone while you are in the cabl e car. Keep your head and hands inside the car. For the cable car may shake during the ride, please hold the handrail(扶手) firmly.·If anything goes wrong, please keep calm. Ask the staff worker for help.·Please bring your personal belongings with you befo re you leave the cable car. Don't step out of the car until it stops completely.·You are not allowed to carry flammable, explosive or other dangerous things into the cable car. Please call our staff when you need help. Our service number is 0559-********.Thank you very much for your cooperation.1.Each cable car can carry people in total. ( )A.100B.101C.110D.1132.Before travelers enter the passenger hall, they must . ( )A.take a photoB.show their ticketsC.hand in their mobile phonesD.take a physical examination3.According to the passage, flammable and explosive things are . ( )A.expensiveB.cheapC.deliciousD.dangerous4.Passengers should hold the handrail firmly because during the ride. ( )A.the cable car runs too fastB.the cable car may be brokenC.the cable car may shakeD.the cable car is often crowded5.The passage above may be . ( )A.a noticeB.a reportC.a piece of newsD.a storyⅢ.任务型阅读阅读短文,并按要求完成1~5题。

速测(五) 完形填空+阅读理解(B+C)+阅读理解填词(限时:30分钟)Ⅰ.完形填空An Mingzhong, a 12-year-old boy from Sichuan, used to be lazy.In his own words,he 1 did any housework. But now, things have 2 . He has a list of housework to do, such as washing dishes, cooking, making the bed and so on. All of these tasks have become 3 his daily life.This big change is the result of a new programme at his school. Starting from last semester,Dazhou No.1 Middle School has made 4 part of its students’ homework in order to improve their life skills.At the beginning of each month, every 5 gets a list of housework to do every weekend. Their parents help them keep their performance. Some of them are quite specific(具体的), 6 cleaning the floor, washing cups and cooking food. On holidays like Mother’s Day, students are asked to prepare 7 for their mothers.Wang Yixi, 13, has learned several life skills through the programme, including cooking.“I used to be 8 of fire,” she said. But she managed to overcome her fear and 9 her cooking tasks.At the same time, she has also learned how tired her mother gets after doing housework every day. On Mother’s Day, she made a cake for her mother to show her thanks.“I’ve begun to better understand my parents and want to help 10 more,” she said. This p rogramme really helps students grow up.( )1.A.always B.often C.sometimes D.seldom( )2.A.happened B.changed C.begun D.stopped( )3.A.parts of B.lots of C.dozens of D.kinds of( )4.A.washing B.cleaningC.homeworkD.housework( )5.A.parent B.teacher C.student D.friend( )6.A.such as B.much as C.as well D.as for( )7.A.flowers B.dresses C.gifts D.cakes( )8.A.fond B.afraid C.proud D.tired( )9.A.stop B.hatepleteD.lose( )10.A.them C.him D.herⅡ.阅读理解Passage 1In the US, people prefer waiting for a table to sitting with people they don’t know. This means a hostess may not seat a small group until a small table is available, even if a large one is. If you are sitting at a table with people you don’t know, it is impolite to light up a cigarette without asking if it will disturb them.At American restaurants and coffee shops you are usually served tap water before you order. You may find the bread and butter is free, and if you order coffee, you may get a free refill(填充).Most cities and towns have no rules about opening and closing time for stores or restaurants, though they usually do make rules for bars. Especially in large cities, stores may be open 24 hours a day.Serving in restaurants is often large, t oo large for many people. If you can’t finish your meal but would like to enjoy the food later, ask your waitress or waiter for a “doggie bag”. It may have a picture of a dog on it, but everybody knows you’re taking the food for yourself.Supper and dinn er are both words for the evening meal. Some people have “Sunday dinner”. This is an especially big noon meal.Tips are not usually added to the check. They are not included in the price of the meal, either.A tip of about 15% is expected and you should leave it on the table when you leave. In some restaurants, a check is brought on a plate and you put your money there. Then the waiter or waitress brings you your change.11.Which statement is true? ( )A.American people like sitting with people they don’t know.B.A hostess always seats a small group at a large table.C.American people never sit with people they don’t know.D.American people wouldn’t light a cigarette if the people who sit at the same table mind their smoking.12.What is served before you order? ( )A.Bread.B.Butter.C.Coffee.D.Cold water.13.What do American people always do when servings are too large for them? ( )A.They take the food home with a “doggie bag” for their dogs.B.They leave the food on the table and go away.C.They take the food home with a “doggie bag” and enjoy the food later.D.They ask the waitress or waiter to keep the food for them.14.Sunday dinner is . ( )A.a dinner in the eveningB.a big noon mealC.a big lunch on SundayD.a supper15.If your bill is 208 dollars, how much is expected to pay as the tip? ( )A.About 30 yuan.B.About 40 dollars.C.About 20 dollars.D.About 30 dollars.Passage 2After the examination, the doctor told my parents my sight would get worse and that I would lose my sight finally. On the way home from the hospital, no one said a word. One day, would I only imagine the scenery beyond the glass rather than see it?That September, I entered middle school. Most nights I had homework that included an armful of books to read. To keep up with other children, I took great trouble to finish the task. With my nose a couple of inches from the page, I was tired easily. What’s worse, after I had read several pages on my own, the words slipped off the page into inky pools.However, then I did not have audio books and electric devices like kids do now. Instead, Mum volunteered to read out aloud. Mum worked part-time, cleaned the house, cooked and spent time with Grandma. In spite of being so busy, she showed up in my room like clockwork. She put on her reading glasses. Mum always thought those glasses made her look old. To me, she looked like a teacher.In my room, Mum’s voice raced with the ticking of the clock. Being forced to focus on listening, I found a way to keep my marks up and compete with the other kids. When the teacher asked a question, I raised my hand with confidence. Teachers praised me for having a good memory. Reading removed my fear for my failing sight, reading also made me curious about other people’s challenges and how they managed. Though I could not use my eyes to fix on each passage, my mind lit up with every new book.True to what the doctor said, the worst came, but thanks to Mum, my sense of hearing now allows me to “see”. This was the most precious gift from a mother to her child.16.Why did the author and his parents keep silent on their way back home from the hospital?( )A.Because they all wanted to have a good rest.B.Because what the doctor said made them worried.C.Becau se the author didn’t do well in the exam.D.Because they focused on the scenery along the road.17.How did the author manage to get high marks? ( )A.By listening carefully.B.By being confident.C.By getting help from his classmates.D.By reading as many books as possible.18.What can we learn from the passage? ( )A.The author’s sight recovered finally.B.Reading made the author more sensitive.C.Reading made the author not worry about his sight.D.The author’s mother didn’t work to look after him.19.Which of the following is TRUE? ( )A.Kids can read through audio books now.B.The author’s mother is a teacher.C.The author’s mother forced him to listen to her reading.D.The author couldn’t finish his homework because of his failing sight.20.Which of the following could be the best title for the passage? ( )A.My Eyesight TroubleB.An Unforgettable ExperienceC.About Mother’s LoveD.With Ears Wide OpenⅢ.阅读理解填词。

基础速测(四)(限时:15分钟)Ⅰ.根据句意及所给中文提示,写出句中所缺单词,每空限填一词．．．．．．。

1.We will hold a party to say goodbye to our teachers next (星期三).2.Kate took off her shoes and (摇动) the sand out of her shoes.3.When you are tired, you can go to a (令人放松的) place to have a rest.4.Our monitor wants to have a (讨论) about the sports meeting with us.5.Albert Einstein was one of the most world-famous (科学家) in history.6.Daniel tells us what colour the rulers in (古代的) Rome liked to wear.7.It is reported that global temperatures will continue to (上升) in the coming decades.st Monday was a (特殊的) day for me because I gave a talk on the flag-raising ceremony.9.Do you know which country has the largest (人口)?10.You mustn't go across the street when the (交通) lights are red.Ⅱ.根据句意及首字母提示,或所给英文解释,写出句中所缺单词,每空限填一词．．．．．．。

1.Have you ever been to Paris, the c of France?2.Hearing the funny story, all the students began to l loudly.3.I feel so h that I would like something to eat.4.T is the fifth day of the week and we often play football on that day.5.D the summer vacation, we mustn't go swimming alone in the river. It's dangerous.6.What should you do to keep yourself (not in danger) if there is a fire on your flat?7.UNICEF (offer sb. sth.) food, clothes and basic education for children in poor areas.8.I searched for the information about that event, but I found (not any).9.It's (not interesting) for me to stay at home all day long.10.The (long trip) to Mars would be full of danger and challenges.Ⅲ.根据句意或句子的语法要求,用括号中所给单词的适当形式填空。

高分速测(四) 完形填空+阅读理解C+任务阅读(限时:25分钟)Ⅰ.完形填空My father and I always had a bit of trouble in our relationship. It's not that we didn't love each other. It's just that we used to have 1 opinions.My dad is one of the most hard-working men I know, but I was a 2 . I played sports as a kid, but gave 3 when I was making progress. Then I showed an 4 in music. My father got excited and 5 me a guitar when I was about eight. But I really didn't like it until I was a teenager. During those teen years, I got up my guitar and 6 playing along.Then I went to college. My father thought I should focus more on my 7 , while I thought I should have more fun playing music. I dreamed to be a musician. When I grew into a young man, I suddenly fell 8 ill one day and it was discovered that I had a terrible kidney disease(肾病).I had to accept 9 all my life, or get a transplant(移植).I felt like there was a heavy 10 on my shoulders. Life became hard for me. But I was lucky enough because of my loving parents who 11 me and took care of me. While trying to 12 just what to do with my life, my father got tested to see 13 he was the right man to give me his kidney. I tried to refuse, but he'd hear 14 of it. He saved my life at last.Two years ago, I made up a band. He had always wanted to play in a band, but 15 got the chance when he was young. It was one of the greatest gifts I could give to him.1.A.special B.differentC.privateD.necessary2.A.musician B.coachC.actorD.dreamer3.A.up B.outC.offD.away4.A.introduction B.influenceC.increaseD.interest5.A.expected B.threwC.boughtD.praised6.A.began B.regrettedC.finishedD.meant7.A.hobbies B.studiesC.skillsD.choices8.A.similarly B.hardlyC.seriouslyD.harmfully9.A.agreements B.movementC.argumentD.treatments10.A.weight B.disadvantageC.disbeliefD.warning11.A.provided B.encouragedC.affordedD.managed12.A.decide B.behaveC.buildD.doubt13.A.how B.whetherC.whyD.what14.A.each B.allC.muchD.none15.A.almost pletelyC.neverD.basicallyⅡ.[2019·包头]阅读理解Reading is getting more popular among young Chinese. A new survey says that 85% of young people in China read at least 1 book last year. The number of young people who are reading has been rising in recent years, especially for teenagers, who read an average (平均) of 11.5 books.The data(数据) shows that teenagers spend much more time reading from school textbooks to some other reading materials, such as novels, e-books, magazines and so on. But younger children (ages 2—8) are mainly reading for fun. Compared with the past, the time teenagers spend on pleasure reading has dropped.When it comes to technology and reading, the survey suggests little. It does point out that many parents control the time of electronic reading, mainly because of worrying about increased screen time. However, most Chinese parents are helping their children to develop a reading habit.They are served as examples to their children. More than 70% of Chinese parents spend at least 20 minutes a day reading to their children aged 0 to 8 years old, and visit bookstores with them an average of three times a year. Data shows that kids and teens who do a lot of reading, compared to those who don't like reading, have more books in the home, and more books bought for them. Their parents read more often, and would like to spare time to read with them.When was the last time you read a book? If you're one of the countless people who don't develop a habit of reading, you might be missing out. Everything you read fills your head with new bits of information, and you never know when it might be useful. The more knowledge you have, the better equipped you are to deal with any challenge you'll face. Remember that although you might lose something else, knowledge can never be taken away from you.Now open a book, and feed your soul.1.Why do many parents control the time of their children's electronic reading?A.E-books are expensive.B.It may harm children's health.C.It is very hard to order.D.It could be a waste of time.2.How should parents encourage their children to read more?A.Talk with their teachers to encourage them in developing reading habits.B.Buy more books for them in bookstores or borrow some from libraries.C.Ask them to read more books every day through setting up reading groups.D.Act as role models for them, read for their children and read for themselves.3.What's the survey mainly about?A.Teenagers' after-class activities.B.Parent-child relationships.C.Young people's reading habits.D.Read more often for fun.4.Which one of the following is most probably to be discussed next?A.Introduce some books for young people to read.B.Encourage parents to read more after work.C.List some different opinions about reading.D.Develop children's writing habits gradually.Ⅲ.[2020·原创]任务阅读阅读下面短文,根据短文内容填写表格,每空限填一词．．．．．．。

基础速测(二)(限时:15分钟)Ⅰ.根据句意及所给中文提示,写出句中所缺单词,每空限填一词．．．．．．。

1.Safety comes first (无论什么) you do.2.We will celebrate my grandfather's (八十) birthday this Saturday.3.Rose's father is the (忙碌的) in the hospital, because he is an excellent doctor.4.Wild animals on the Earth are becoming fewer and fewer. We should take action to (保护) them.5.Everyone, you need to have a dream. The future of China (依靠) on you!st week Professor Li was (邀请) to make a speech on Chinese traditional festivals.7.When given the (选择) of being right or being kind, choose kind.8.My mother goes shopping every week—there is a shopping mall just (在……对面) our house.9. (最近), citizens in Luhe have got the chance to experience a self-service store.10.To break silence, I told a joke and soon the conversation went on (顺利地).Ⅱ.根据句意及首字母提示,或所给英文解释,写出句中所缺单词,每空限填一词．．．．．．。

小卷速测(三) 完形+阅读B+C(限时:30分钟)Ⅰ. 完形填空It started four years ago. My wife often saw a 1 man near her workplace. It was the week before New Year's Day and she said she wanted to 2 him a new coat. His coat was torn and very old. We didn't have a lot of 3 ; really we were a step away from being homeless ourselves most months at that time, 4 we tried to help when we could.We talked and found a 5 to get some money together to buy him a coat. I thought since we were giving him a piece of 6 , we could find out what else he might need. We decided to fill a backpack with 7 things: a toothbrush, soap, a hat, gloves, some food and a greeting card.We didn't have money to exchange 8 for birthdays or festivals in many years. But I knew it felt wonderful to have someone 9 you at special days and I was always a little embarrassed when 10 asked, “What did you get for your birthday?” It 11 made my wife feel bad that she couldn't afford to give me anything and I felt the same. So I would 12 and say she bought me this thing or that. But that year we could tell the 13 that we helped others instead and that's exactly what happened. People asked and we said what we did. They wanted to give a 14 the following year and we made 10 backpacks,15 the year after, and this year more. It's incredible.I still can't afford to give my wife some gifts to open on festivals, but the 15 we feel makes up for it ten times!C.sleepy( )eful( )8.A.rules( )9.A.depending on B.working for C.thinking of D.belonging toⅡ. 阅读理解Passage 1 [2020·原创]POP singer Peng Tan has tasted the joys of being at the top of the world. He has also experienced life's lows too. This has taught him that having a clear picture of oneself is the key to everything.“I grew overconfident at the top of my career, and I began to lose fai th when things turned against me,” he said. “Then I realized that dreams will only come true if I put myself in the right place.” He has made his several albums, such as Teen Spirit, Ocean and so on after he went solo(独唱) from the rock band Dada. As the name of Teen Spirit suggests, the album is about his experiences and memories in his youth. “The teenage years is a special restless period in life, with lots of doubt, nervousness with wise and foolish ideas together,” said Peng.When younger, he first dreamed of being a painter, until one day the singing of Cui Jian ignited(点燃) his passion for rock music. In 1996, he became the lead singer in the band Dada, which he set up with his classmates from junior school. Soon, they topped the music charts(排行榜) and got lots of prizes. However, the good days didn't last. The band broke up. Peng became upset and began doubting his own ability. He then went to the Beijing Pop Festival and saw his favorite foreign band, Super Grass. This changed everything. “I almost went mad when I heard them singing,” he said. “Light fell on the lead singer's excited face. Suddenly I realized who I wanted to be like.” After that, he was back on track(重回正轨) and found his confidence. He knew he had the talent and couldn't help making a r ecord quickly. Soon after, he was given the chance. “When you adjust your position well in life, opportunities will come to you naturally,” he said.1.Teen Spirit is about Peng's . ( )A.stories in his youthB.dream of the rock musicC.confidence for the jobD.love towards the life2.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? ( )A.Peng became depressed because the band broke up.B.Nobody has a special period during the teenage years except Peng.C.Before the foreign band's show, Peng realized who he wanted to be like.D.Peng made several albums, and then he set up the band Dada with his classmates.3.The purpose of the passage is to . ( )A.encourage more people to enjoy and support the rock musicB.let us know how successful the singer Peng Tan isC.tell us to put ourselves in the right place and adjust well in lifeD.show us the first dream is important, don't adjust the position easily4.What can we infer from Peng's words and experiences? ( )A.He stops singing.B.He becomes unconfident.C.His confidence changes everything.D.He comes back with a new attitude.Passage 2Don't be too surprised if you see a car going down the road without a driver in Beijing these days. It might be one of Baidu's self-driving cars. Last month, Baidu was presented with a license to test its self-driving cars on open roads in Beijing. China Daily reported.Self-driving cars have been in development since 2010, when Google announced that it was making such cars. After that, companies like Tesla, Uber and Baidu started working to produce and test their own self-driving cars.Self-driving cars are expected to change the way we get around. They are safer and more environmentally friendly than regular cars. They can remove the stress of driving and allow disabled or blind people to get around more easily.But self-driving cars have their own shortcomings as well. In one test, researchers pointed a laser pointer(激光棒) at the car's sensors(感应器) while it was moving. The car thought by mistake that the laser beam(波束) was in its way and slowed down or changed direction. Shortcomings like this could be used by people to trick self-driving cars, according to the Guardian.The software that it is used to help the cars travel in the right direction may not be safe enough, reported Live Science. It may go wrong. When we use our computers or smartphones, they sometimes go wrong without any reason. But if this happened to a self-driving car, the results couldbe terrible. It is hopeful that improvement to the software could be a way to work out this problem.5.What does Paragraph 3 mainly talk about? ( )A.Self-driving cars for disabled people.B.Tips for riding in self-driving cars.C.Advantages of self-driving cars.D.Reasons for testing self-driving cars.6.When sensing an obstacle(障碍) in the road, self-driving cars will . ( )A.attack it with a laser beamB.slow down or change directionC.crash into it to get past itD.stop and move around it7.What does the underlined word “it” refer to?()A.The laser pointer.B.The sensor.C.The self-driving car.D.The street.8.Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage? ( )A.Self-driving cars will be used as taxis in Beijing in the future.B.Traveling in self-driving cars can always be safe.C.Traveling in self-driving cars may make people more relaxed.D.Researchers have found ways to solve the problems self-driving cars have.【参考答案】Ⅰ.[主旨大意]本文是一篇记叙文,讲述了作者和妻子在自己生活极其不宽裕的情况下帮助了一个无家可归的人,后来他们的善举得到了其他人的响应,越来越多的人加入到帮助他人的行列中来。