高考英语单项选择抓分精品练习题(39)

高中英语真题:2014高考英语完形填空抓分练习（39）及答案请认真阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的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。

Doing community service work, I spent three or four hours hand ing out warm dinner to the homeless out in the streets. After tha t I went to a 36 shelter not far from the Bay Bridge.I was in high school and at the time my sister was too young to37 . She wanted to help, 38 she made four or five dozen chocolate chip cookies for me to 39 and hand out to people. When getting to the homeless shelter I passed out the remainin g meals. I had the containers with my 40 cookies in them an d began to 41 , offering them to anyone near me.I 42 an old gentleman and said, “ Sir, would you like a cooki e?” He stopped and turned around, looked at me 43 in the ey e and said, “What did you say? Did you call me sir?” I told him I had, and his eyes 44 a little bit and he said, “ No one has 45 called me sir.” He was completely taken aback（感到惊讶）. It struck me.I explained I had been raised that 46 color and social status,everyone deserved 47 . It made me 48 to think that just b ecause he was homeless, no one 49 him the honor. It broke my 50 , and I couldn’t help 51 cry. I just didn’t understand52 no one ever called him sir? I had never thought that anyone was below me because I wasn’t raised that way. Every 53 person deserves to be treated with dignity. Years later, I still ca rry that memory and the 54 it taught me. Sometimes, what w e take for granted can 55 make a difference in someone’s life .How have you made a difference to others? How have others m ade a difference to you?36．A．useless B．carelessC．homeless D．hopeless37．A．participate B．involveC．choose D．go38．A．howeverB．but C．yet D．so 39．A．bring B．fetchC．collect D．take40．A．classmate’s B．schoolmate’sC．sister’s D．family’s41．A．walk around B．knock aroundC．come around D．stand around42．A．went B．came C．approa ched D．close43．A．right B．evenC．still D．just44．A．watered B．cried C．tore D．dropped45．A. already B．everC．still D．yet46．A．on condition that B．regardless ofC．concerned about D．for fear of47．A．happiness B．truthC．respect D．help48．A．strong-minded B．sadC．frightened D．pleased49．A．handed B．offeredC．provided D．supplied50．A．eyes B．mind C．opinions D．heart51．A．but B．andC．until D．or52．A．what B．when C．whetherD．why53．A．single B．poorC．ordinary D．normal54．A．stories B．lessonsC．experiences D．tears55．A．equally B．hardly C．really D．finally参考答案36-55 CADDC ACAAB BCBBD ADABC复习扫荡狂练：完形填空—说明文Taking frequent short breaks is better for you than one long holi day, research has found. 1believe that people who use their holiday allowance in bursts2 all in one go are happier.People who 3 so-called mini-breaks have more happy memories than 4who holiday for an extended period of time, they 5 .Dan Ariely, a behavioral economist 6wrote The Upside of Irrationality, suggested that holidaymakers7extended time away by doing some work in the middle of their b reak, 8this would make them more appreciative of their time away fro m the office.The explanation is 9people’s enjoyment wanes as they become 10their holiday lifestyle.Prof Ariely, who 11at Duke University in North Carolina, said: “On a long12 , day seven is less good than day one 13it’s not as exciting. 14in general, going away four times(a year)provides more 15 than you would expect, and goingaway for one week provides l ess benefit than you would 16 ”.17 , other experts disagree. Tim Harford, the author of Dear U ndercover Economist, said that taking an increased 18of trips would only increase the 19associated with traveling to and from a holiday destination.He said, “If you pack three times as many holidays into the sam e 20of leave, you can expect three times as much trouble. It’s not obvious to me that it’s worth it. ”1. A. Scientists B. Economists C. Psychologists D. Tourists2. A. rather than B. more than C. other than D. in case of3. A. go B. take C. prefer D. practice4. A. they B. those C. people D. anyone5. A. spoke B. declared C. announced D. claimed6. A. which B. he C. whoever D. who7. A. need break up B. must break up C. break up D. broke up8. A. explaining B. describing C. speaking D. saying9. A. that B. what C. because D. whether10. A. addicted to B. applied to C. attached to D. accustomed to11. A. travels B. lives C. teaches D. remains12. A. time B. vacation C. run D. term13. A. because B. so C. even if D. although14. A. That’s why B. It’s because C. There’s why D. There’s bec ause15. A. profit B. benefit C. interest D. advantage16. A. suppose B. think C. imagine D. expect17. A. Therefore B. However C. Otherwise D. Still18. A. amount B. quantity C. quality D. number19. A. happiness B. stress C. pleasure D. effect20. A. size B. scale C. amount D. speed参考答案50. CABBD DCDAD CBAAB DBDBC ：阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从36—55各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

高考英语单项选择抓分精品练习题（25）名词性从句（201*北京卷）22. __________ Barbara Jones offers to her fans is honesty and happiness.A. WhichB. WhatC. ThatD. Whom（2011北京卷）31. The shocking news mad me realize ________ terrible problems we would face.A. whatB. howC. thatD. why(201*上海卷) 35. There is clear evidence _____ the most difficult feeling of all to interpret is bodily pain.A. whatB. ifC. howD. that(2011上海卷) 38. The message you intend to convey through words may be the exact opposite of _____ othersactually understand.A. whyB. thatC. whichD. what（2011山东卷） 26. I am afraid he’s more of a talker than a doer, which is ______ he never finishes anything.A. thatB. whenC. whereD. why（2011山东卷）33.We’ve offered her the job, but I don’t know______ she’ll accept it.A. whereB. whatC. whetherD. which（2011江西卷）26. The villagers have already known ______ we’ll do is to rebuild the bridge.A. thisB. thatC. whatD. which （2011江苏卷）26. It was never clear _______ the man hadn’t reported the accident sooner.A. thatB. howC. whenD. why（2011安徽卷）33. His writing is so confusing that it’s difficult to make out _____it is he is trying to express.A. thatB. howC. whoD. what（2011四川卷）10. Our teachers always tell us to believe in ________ we do and who we are if we want to succeed.A. whyB. howC. whatD. which（2011辽宁卷）23. Twenty students want to attend the class that aims to teach ______ to read first.A. whatB. whoC. howD. why（2011辽宁卷）32. When the news came _____ the war broke out, he decided, to serve in the army.A. sinceB. whichC. thatD. because （2011天津卷）13. Modern science has given clear evidence ______ smoking can lead to many diseases.A. whatB. whichC. thatD. where（2011陕西卷）15.I’d like to start my own business–that’s ____ I’d do if I had the money.A. whyB. whenC. whichD. what（2011重庆卷）22. It is still under discussion __________the old bus station should be replaced with a modern hotel or not.A. whetherB. whenC. whichD. where （2011重庆卷）34. It is not always easy for the public to see _______ use a new invention can be of to human life.A. whoseB. whatC. whichD. that(2011湖南卷)31. Before a problem can be solved, it must be obvious ______the problem itself is.A. whatB. thatC. whichD. why短文改错------专题探究专题探究：短文改错专题详解：短文改错解题技巧。

高考英语非谓语动词抓分精品训练含解析一、单项选择非谓语动词1．____ their hats into the air, the fans of the winning team let out loud shouts of victory. A．To throw B．Thrown C．Being thrown D．Throwing【答案】D【解析】【分析】【详解】考查现在分词做状语。

句意：获胜球队的粉丝把帽子扔到天空，他们发出胜利的欢呼。

分析句子结构可知，逗号前的部分充当状语，故用非谓语动词，the fans和throw是主动关系，故用现在分词形式，故选Ｄ。

2．I had been betrayed by those who I trusted several times, ______ in a suspicious attitude towards everything and everyone.A．resulted B．having resulted C．resulting D．to result【答案】C【解析】【详解】考查非谓语做结果状语。

句意：我曾被我信任的人背叛过几次，导致我对每件事和每一个人都抱着怀疑的态度。

“result in...”为固定搭配，意为“导致”。

前一句“我曾被我信任的人背叛过几次”，导致后面的结果“我对每件事和每一个人都抱着怀疑的态度”。

前一句导致后面的结果，此处要用动词的ing形式作结果状语，因此选C。

3．Simon made a big bamboo box the little sick bird till it would fly.A． keep B． kept C． keeping D． to keep【答案】D【解析】4．Premier Li Keqiang delivered a speech at the conference, _________ university graduates tostart their own business.A．encouraging B．to encourageC．having encouraged D．encouraged【答案】A【解析】非谓语动词结构作非限定的后置定语，修饰先行词演说（“a speech”）。

高考英语单项选择抓分精品练习题（35）单项选择21. Today the world is paying much more attention to, obviously, ________ China says anddoes,A. thatB. whichC. whatD. how22. --- Here' s the key to my car.--- Thanks, but I must know Where you _________ it.A. will parkB. parkC. had parkedD. parked23.---I hear as many as 272 people have been killed in the earthquake in Italy till now.--- Yes, ________ news came as _______ shock to me.A. /; theB. the; aC. the; theD. /; a24. ---What do people wear when they go to the theatre?---Well, it isn't very ________. People can wear anything they like.A. formalB. certainC. modemD. simple25. No matter how frequently _________, I always remember never to stop improving myself.A. praisingB. praisedC. to be praisedD. being praised26. You may cancel the disk check but it is strongly recommended that you ________.A. continueB. will continueC. continuedD. must continue27. ______ more and more people may refer to the Internet for up-to-minute news, itisunlikely that the newspaper will disappear.A. WhenB. AsC. SinceD. While28. ---- But you didn't tell me it was time to leave!--- I did. You must have been ________ by the performance.A. carried awayB. carded outC. carded onD. carded off29. They finally managed to ________ the food supply to the disaster area.A. protectB. acquireC. secureD. deposit30. Liquids are like solids ________ they have a definite volume.'A. in thatB. so thatC. with thatD. for that31. After a long vacation, Mike came back _________.A. freshly and stronglyB. being fresh and strongC. fresh and strongD. to be fresh and strong32. Under no circumstances, I was warned, _________ to give the password to someone else.A. could IB. I couldC. I wasD. was: I33. I'd get a job doing something exciting, _______ I could meet interesting peopleand travela lot.A. thatB. whichC. whenD. where34. My calculations were based on the _________ that house prices would remain steady.A. appreciationB. arrangementC. assumptionD. ambition35.--How soon do you think the economy will recover?---________?A. What forB. Who knowsC. Why notD. How come参考答案21 -25 CDBAB 26-30 ADACA 31 -35 CDDCB.单项填空1．As there is less and less coal and oil，scientists are exploring new ways of making use of ________ energy，such as sunlight，wind and water for power and fuel. A．primary B．alternativeC．instant D．unique解析：选B。

2014高考英语单项选择抓分精品练习题（41）及答案Ⅰ.单项填空1.(2012·泰安一轮质量检测)Vancouver __________ the list of the world’s most liveable cities for the fifth straight year from 2007.A．has topped B．had toppedC．topped D．tops解析：选A。

考查时态。

句意为：自从2007年以来，温哥华已经连续5年当选为全世界最适合居住的城市。

根据句意以及时间状语“for the fifth straight year” 可知A项正确。

2.(2012·淄博模拟)—When did Tom come to Qingdao?—It was in July，2010 and he __________ a trip in China with his parents at that time.A．would take B．had takenC．was taking D．had been taking解析：选C。

考查动词时态。

根据语境知，Tom在2010年7月来的青岛，那时他正和父母在中国旅游。

表示过去某个时间正在发生的动作用过去进行时。

3.(2012·临沂质量检测)It was raining hard，but by the time the class was over，the rain __________．A．had stopped B．was stoppingC．stopped D．would stop解析：选A。

考查时态。

句意为：雨下得很大。

但是下课结束时，雨已经停了。

此处是by the time引导的时间状语从句，表示“到……为止”，后面通常接过去完成时或者将来完成时，根据语境可知，此处雨停下来的动作发生在下课结束之前。

4.(2012·青岛统一检测)—Why are the Woods selling their belongings?—They __________ to another city.A．had moved B．have movedC．moved D．are moving解析：选D。

高考英语阅读理解抓分训练题（39）阅读理解 ------A 篇South Asia heatwave kills nearly 100DHAKA - A heat wave sweeping India, Bangladesh(孟加拉国) and Nepal has killed nearly 100 people over the past two weeks, officials said on June 3, 2005.A third of the people died in northern Bangladesh, mostly women and children from dehydration(脱水), heat stroke and diarrhoea(腹泻)."We are getting reports of several deaths due to heat wave and related diseases almost every day," an official said, as temperatures touched 43degC .The weather office in Dhaka said the hot weather will persist for another week until the monsoon(季风) rains which are normally due by the middle of June.Severe heat conditions in the southern Indian have killed at least 55 people, officials in the two states said.While temperatures have fallen from a high of 45degC in Andhra Pradesh to around 40degC, giving a respite to people, they are still on the rise in Orissa with Talcher town registering 48.5deg C, a weather official said.At least five people have died in Nepal from extreme heat, the government said.46. We can infer that the heatwave can cause ______.A. heat stokeB. dehydrationC. dia rrhoeaD. all above47. When the monsoon rains come, the temperature will _______.A. remain the sameB. go on to rise sharplyC. begin to drop obviouslyD. rise a little48. Which place is the hottest in the early June, 2005?A. DhakaB. TalcherC. Andhra PradeshD. Nepal参考答案46—48、DCB“Can I se e my baby？” the happy new mother asked. When the bundle was in her arms and she moved the fold of cloth to look upon his tiny face, she gasped. The doctorturned quickly and looked out of the tall hospital window. The baby had been born without ears.Time proved that the baby’ s hearing was perfect. It was only his appearance that was imperfect. When he rushed home from school one day and threw himself into his mother’s arms, she sighed, knowing that his life was to be misfortunate. He cried out the tragedy, “A boy, a big boy... called me a freak (怪人)．”He grew up, handsome. A favourite with his fellow students, he might have been class president, but for that. He developed a gift, a talent for literature and music. “But you might communicate with other young people，” his mother blamed him, but felt a kindness in her heart.Two years went by. One day, his father said to the son, “You’ re going to the hospital, son. Mother and I have someone who will donate the ears you need. But it’ s a secret.” The operation was a brilliant success, and a new person emerged.Later he married and entered the diplomatic service. One day, he asked his father, “Who gave me the ears? Who gave me so much? I could never do enough for him or her.” “I do not believe you could，” said the father, “but the agreement was that you are not to know... not yet.”The years kept their secret, but the day did come. He stood with his father over his mother’ s casket. Slowly, tenderly, the father stretched forth a hand and raised the thick, reddish brown hair to reveal the mother had no outer ears.“Mother said she was glad she never let her hair be cut，” his father whispered gently, “and nobody ever thought Mother less beautiful, did they？”【文章大意概括】本文讲述了一个感人的故事。

高考英语单项选择抓分练习精品题（14）高考英语单项选择抓分练习精品题（14）第一节单项填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）从每题所给的四个选项中选出最佳选项。

1．—It’s hot here! May I open the window?—.A．Go ahead! B．Well doneC．Come on! D．T ake care!2．___ other students' pocket, Roy was brought into the head teacher's office．A．Finding picking B．Found pickC．Finding pick D．Found picking3．We should have covered the distance if it ____ so heavily last Sunday．A．didn't rain B．hadn't rainedC．not rained D．wasn't raining4．There was still some doubt ___ Jimmy really committed a foul in the match．A．/ B．whetherC．how D．that5．They have some exciting news ___ many media's attention must be drawn．A．to which B．thatC．which D．on which6．In recent months, our teachers and classmates ___ for the college entrance examination．．A．have prepared B．are preparingC．have been preparing D．prepared7．The captain was hit by ___ bullet and he was wounded in ___ arm．A．a ; the B．a; /C．/; his D．/; /8．— ___ he go there alone on foot?—No, he needn't．A．Must B．CanC．Does D．May9．All the students were quiet when Peter burst ___ all of a sudden．A．into laughing B．out laughterC．into laughters D．out laughing10．Every boy and girl in my class, studying very hard, ____ to go to university．A．to hope B．hopes C．hoping D．hope 参考答案1—10、ADBBA CAADB********************************************************结束语法结构训练题｛4｝及答案76. _____ no need for as to do the experiment again, it was mot long before we left the chemistry lab.A. There hasB. There wasC. There beingD. It being77. The money _____, I could not buy the dictionary at the moment.A. being lostB. lostC. had been lostD. was lost78. He is not the man _____ he used to be.A. whomB. whoC. thatD. what79. I was told that I was born at 2:30 _____ the morning _____ September I, 1973.A. in; ofB. in; onC. on; ofD. on; on80. What would have happened _____, as far as the river band?A. Bob had walked fartherB. if Bob should walk fartherC. had Bob walked fartherD. if Bob walked farther81. Fishing is his favorite hobby, and _____ .A. he’d like to collect coins as wellB. he feels like collecting coins, tooC. to collect coins is also his hobbyD. collecting coins also gives him great pleasure82. The bell _____ the end of the period rang, _____ oar heated discussion.A. indicating; interruptedB. indicated; interruptingC. indicating; interruptedD. indicated; interrupted83. Information has been pat forward _____ more middle school graduates will be admitted into universities.A. whileB. thatC. whenD. as84. I don’t suppose anyone will volunteer, _____?A. do IB. don’t IC. will theyD. won’t they85. Finding her car stolen, _____.A. a policeman was asked to help.B. the area was searched thoroughlyC. It was looked for everywhereD. she harried to a policeman for help.86. So difficult _____ it to live in an English-speaking country that I determined to learn English well.A. I have feltB. have I feltC. I did feelD. did I feel87. _____, I have never seen anyone who’s as capable as John.A. As tong as I have traveledB. Now that I have traveled so muchC. Much as I have traveledD. As I have traveled so much88. A bullet hit the soldier and was wounded in _____ leg.A. aB. oneC. theD. his89. —Who are you waiting for?— _____ the man wounded in the left leg.A. The doctor will operate onB. The nurse to be looked afterC. The doctor to operate onD. His brother got90. Once lost, _____.A. it is said to get such a chance again.B. One can never get such a chance again.C. such a chance will never come againD. to get such a chance will be difficult.91. Although we hadn’t me for twenty years I recognized him _____ I saw him.A. the momentB. one momentC. by the momentD. for the moment92. We were just _____ calling you up _____ you come in.A. about; whenB. on the point of; whileC. on the point of; whenD. on the point of; as93. If you go to Xi’ an, you’ll find the palaces there more splendid than commonly _____.A. supposedB. supposeC. to supposeD. supposing94. Galileo li ved in the city of Pisa in the 1600’s, about 400 years ago, _____, as is known to us all, there is a leaning tower about 180 feet high.A. whenB. asC. whereD. there95. He is _____ is known as a hacker (黑客) he likes to show off on the internet and attack websites.A. whoB. whatC. thatD. which96. Lucy was pleased at news that Dr. Manette, _____ a prisoner for many years, had recently been set free.A. having been keptB. being keptC. having keptD. to be kept97. —What is the model plane like?—Well, the wings of the plane are _____ of its body.A. more than the length twiceB. twice more than the lengthC. more than twice the lengthD. more twice than the length98. There was a tea pot fashioned like china duck _____ the water was supposed tocome.A. from which open mouthB. by that open mouthC. out of whose open mouthD. with its open mouth99. Nowhere else _____ such perfect silence _____ in these mountains.A. there is; likeB. there is; asC. is there; asD. is there; like100. Silver is the best conductor of electricity, copper _____ is closely.A. followedB. to followC. followingD. be followed.21. I tried hard to get some information about the new technology out of his mouth, but he remained____________.A. quietB. secretC. silentD. calm22. —Why! Where's my passport? Maybe I left it on the plane.--My Goodness! You ____________ things behind.A. had never leftB. didn't leaveC. never leftD. haven’t left23. — Show me your permit, please.—Oh, it's not in my pocket. ItA. might fall outB. could fall outC. should have fallen outD. must have fallen out24. —I'd like to have some lunch but I have to stay here doing my work.—___________ what you want and I can get it for you.A. To tell meB. Telling meC. If you tell meD. Tell me25. "Who Moved My Cheese?", ____________ is a best-selling book, is written by Spencer Johnson.A. whichB. thatC. itD. what26. —Our holiday cost a lot of money.—Did it? Well, that doesn't matter____________ you enjoyed yourselves.A. unlessB. in caseC. as far asD. as long as27. O'Neal works hard. He is often seen _______ heavily before his teammates have even arrived at practice.A. sweatedB. to be sweatedC. sweatingD. being sweated28. Travelers_______________ that they should bring their ID cards with them.A. have remindedB. are remindedC. were remindingD. had been reminded29. —Look at these tracks. It __________ be a wolf.—It needn't be. It ___________ be a fox.A. must; couldB. may; mightC. need; mustD. could; need30. I've visited a lot of different places and stayed in lots ofdifferent hotels, but none of them___________ this one.A. makesB. beatsC. comparesD. matches答案详解21．C本题为四个形容词的区别，quiet为“安静的”，secret为“秘密的”，silent 为“沉默的”，calm为“心情平静的”，故选C 项。

高考单项选择精练〔160题〕1.He told us _______ he would do with the waste materials the next week.A.all whatB.all thatC.what allD.that all2.--It is weeks since he _________.--So it is. We'd better ask someone else to help us.A.fell illB.was illC.is illD.has been ill3.They expect the students to be responsible for the things they do, just as grown-ups _________.A.willB.doC.canD.are4.Do you know _____ the peasants make of the fallen fruit?A.howB.whyC.whatD.what use5.________ has recently been done to provide more buses for the people, a shortage public vehicles(车辆) remains a serious problem.A.ThatB.WhatC.Though whatD.In spite of what6.--Does the dining-hall serve meals all day?--______ .Breakfast is 6-8, lunch is 11-1 and supper 5-7.A.Yes, of courseB.Sorry,I'm afraid notC.Of course notD.That's right.7.A night club is one of the few places which ______ late in London.A.stay openB.keep openingC.remain openedD.go on opening8.The date _____ the two leaders had fixed for their next meeting was a secret to reporters.A.whichB.on whichC.for whichD.when9.--Have you got the result of your blood test?--No, I'm told to go for it ________.A.in half past oneB.after half past oneC.in one and a half hourD.after one hour and a half10.The idea for the new machine came to Mr Baker________to his invention recently.A.while devotingB.while devotedC.while he was devotedD.while devoting himself11.Just after putting away the dishes _______.A.the door bell rangB.Nancy heard the door bell ringC.the door bell was rungD.someone knocked at the door12.The population of many Alaskan cities has_____doubled in the past five years.rger thanB.more thanC.as great asD.as many as13.--What time? I'm sorry I haven't got my watch with me.--___________A.It's three sharp o'clock.B.I'm terribly sorry.C.May I have your watch?D.Thank you just the same.14.I don't think he could have done such a stupid thing last night,______?A.do IB.could heC.did heD.has he15.--Mike, where did you put my film ticket?--Look! It's on that table, under the _______.A.newspaperB.glassC.bookD.dictionary16. It was the training that he had as a young man_______led to his success.A.thatB.itC.whichD.who17.To their great joy, the day they looked forward to _______at last.A ing B.had come C.came D e18.--It's too dark. What's in the distance?--There _____ a boy and a dog.A.areB.seem to beC.seems to beD.appear19.--Could I use yours?--I'm sorry, it isn't here. I'd get it for you____I could remember who last borrowed it.A.except thatB.now thatC.if onlyD.even though20.--What happened to you yesterday?--At the bus stop a thief _____ my handbag and ran off down the street.A.caughtB.robbedC.stoleD.snatched21.Put on more clothes. You ___ be feeling cold with only one shirt on.A.canB.couldC.wouldD.must22.There was plenty of time. She ___.A.mustn't have hurriedB.couldn't have hurriedC.must not hurryD.needn't have hurried23.-- Shall we go skating or stay at home?-- Which ___do yourself?A.do you ratherB.would you ratherC.will you ratherD.should you rather24.This is an old photo of my aunt's when she had___, and now she has ___.A.short hair; grey hairsB.short hairs; grey hairC.short hair; grey hairD.short hairs; grey hairs25.___ twenty-fifth of December is ___ Christmas Day.A.The;aB.The;theC.A;theD.The;/26.They all looked ___at the master and felt quite ___.A.sad;sadB.sadly;sadlyC.sad;sadlyD.sadly ;sad27.Professor White has written some short stories, but she is ___ known for his plays.A. the bestB. moreC.betterD.the most28.Mr. Smith, there's a man at ___ front door who says he has ____news for you of great importance. A.the ; 不填B.the ; the C.不填; 不填D. 不填; the29.I've won a holiday for two to Florida. I_______ my mum.A.am takingB.have takenC.takeD.will have taken30.I read about it in some book or other, does it matter_____ it was?A.whereB.whatC.howD.which31.Have a good rest, you need to ___ your energy for the tennis match this afternoon.A.leaveB.saveC.holdD.get32.______ late in the morning, Bob turned off the alarm.A.To sleepB.SleepingC.SleepD.Having slept33.In that case, there is nothing you can do ____ than wait.A.moreB.otherC.betterD.any34.I am surprised that you should have been fooled by such a (an) ____ trick.A.ordinaryB.easyC.smartD.simple35.One learns a language by making mistakes and______ them.A.correctB.correctingC.correctsD.to correct36.---What ____the taxi drivers in Beijing to take up the study of English?---Bidding for the 2008 Olympic Games.A forts B.demands C.forces D.inspires37.As we all know, several primary schools and factories were renamed___ him.A.fromB.atC.afterD.to38.The seller would sell the coat for five dollars, but the customer__four dollars.A.askedB.offeredC.chargedD.sold39.It was playing computer games that ____the boy plenty of time that he ____doing his lessons.A.spent; must have beenB.cost; ought to have spentC.wasted; would't have beenD.took; can't have spent40.We believe _____ you have devoted yourself _____ sure to come true.A.that; isB.all that; to beC.that all; areD.what; to is41._____of the washing machines works. We must have_____repair the two of them.A.None; anyB.None; someoneC.Either; somebodyD.Neither; someone42.Please stand ____for a moment while I am taking your photogragh.A.calmB.stillC.silentD.quiet43.Delia's going to join us, _____ was agreed on the day before yesterday.A.itB.thatC.whatD.as44.---What is_____population of your home town?---I think it has_______population of at least 2,000,000.A.a; theB.the; aC.the; /D. / ; the45.---Nancy is not coming tonight.---But she______________!A.promisesB.promisedC.will promiseD.had promised46.---Sorry to have hurt you.---______. You didn't mean to , did you:A.Forget itB.Take it easyC.OKD.Don't say so47.---Didn't you know that you were driving at 160 kilometers an hour, did you , madam? ---______. My old car can do no more than 80, officer.A.I may not have beenB.I couldn't have beenC.I mustn't have beenD.I couldn't be48.---Kate returned home only yesterday?---Really? Where ______?A.has she beenB.had she beenC.has she goneD.had she gone49.The moment that I ______it, I knew what a mistake I ______.A.was saying; had madeB.had said; had madeC.said; madeD.was saying; was making50.---I am told that you didn't do the work.---Oh, ______!A.no, I didB.yes, I didC.yes, I didn'tD.no, I didn't51.If the company wants to fire me, they have to give me three months_____.A.noticeB.advicermationD.message52.The Yellow River, _____ to be "the mother river", runs across China like a huge dragon.A.sayingB.to sayC.saidD.being said53.I was told that they almost could hardly understand people when they first arrivedin London, _______?A.wasn't IB.was IC.could theyD.couldn't they54.---Which book do you think is best?---The one________.A.is your favouriteB.you found worth readingC.you talked about itD.worth reading it55.I've just seen no more than one copy of Gone with the Wind in the bookshopopposite. Tom, go and buy _______ back.A.oneB.anyC.itD.some56.---Did Dorice go out last night?---Yes, but she _______ at home. Her little sister needed her care.A.may have stayedB.must have stayedC.should stayD.ought to have stayed57.Walking through the woods, he suddenly found a very nice house____there.A.to hideB.to be hiddenC.hiding itselfD.hidden itself58._____ deep down in the earth, the dead forests rotted away and became coal.A.BuriedB.BuryingC.To buryD.Being burying59._______he made up his mind to take a trip to Europe?A.When was it thatB.That was it whenC.That it was whenD.When it was that60.One of the advantages of living on the top floor of a high rise is that you can get a good ______.A.sightB.spareC.viewD.look61.---I'm going to the post office.---____ you're there, can you get me some stamps?A.AsB.WhileC.BecauseD.If62.---______ will we have to go?---Just one mile keep walking!A.How longB. How farC. How far awayD.How much farther63.The old woman was knocked down by a car _____she saw it run toward her.A.beforeB.untilC.afterD.till64.Most animals have little connection with ___ animals of _____different kind unlessthey kill them for food. A.the ; the B.the ; a C. / ; a D. / ; the65.From _____he sat he could see _____ was happening at the corner.A.there; thatB.where; whatC.what; whichD.where; how66.Is this hotel _____ you said we were to stay in your letter?A.whereB.whichC.in thatD.in which67.After the train crash, the station was a ______ of panic.A.sceneB.viewC.signD.sight68.---Have you any money with you? I need some badly.---Sorry, but ____ at all.A.notB.nothingC.noneD.quite a little69.---Wait until we get a satisfactory reply, will you?---I couldn't agree ______. The idea sounds great to me.A.muchB.worseC.moreD.at all70.---Whose advice do you think I should take?---___________.A.It's none of my businessB.It's your own businessC.There is nothing to do with me.D.It's up to you71.---Would you mind if I used your telephone?---______.A.Yes, do pleaseB.Go aheadC.Of courseD.All right72.---What did you say?---So you _________to me.A.won't listenB.weren't listeningC.didn't listenD.haven't listened73.What way are you thinking of _____rid of the flies?A.to getB.gettingC.being gotD.to be getting74.Be tough-minded, but tender-hearted, ________?A.will youB.isn't itC.aren't youD.are you75.---Well, I can't ______ your address.---Oh sorry, I'll tell you again.A.seeB.understandC.readD.say76.---Are the new rules working?---Yes. ____ books are stolen.A.FewB.MoreC.SomeD.None77.____ him and then try to copy what he does.A.MindB.Glance atC.Stare atD.Watch78.The parkers bought a new house but ___ will need a lot of work before they can move in.A.theyB.itC.oneD.which79.Please make sure the lights will ___ if no one is in the room.A.go outB.turn offC.put outD.take away80.Nobody ______ any more to say, the meeting was closed.A.havingB.haveC.hadD.has81.You mustn't speak to your mother like that,______you?A.shouldB.mustC.mayD.dare82.---Do you smoke?---_______. It's two years since I smoked.A.No, I don'tB.Yes, I doC.Not too muchD.Oh,yes ,but I wish I didn't83.Selecting a mobile phone for personal use is no easy task because technology____so rapidly.A.is changingB.has changedC.will have changedD.will change84.---Did you visit the famous museum?---No. We ____ it, but we spent too much time shopping.A.could have visitedB.must have visitedC.can't have visitedD.shouldn't have visited85.---This bag is perfect. Miss , how much does it cost?---______,but I don't work here.A.I don't knowB.I'm sorryC.Maybe very dearD.You can't afford it86.---Are you satisfied with her answer?---Not at all. It couldn't have been ______.A.worseB.badlyC.betterD.the worst87.Go and get your coat. It's _____ you left it.A.thereB.whereC.hereD.place where88.I'm not painter, and to me, one painting is much like_______.A.anotherB.the otherC.othersD.one89.I was really anxious about you. You____ home without a word.A.mustn't leaveB.shouldn't have leftC.couldn't have leftD.needn't leave90.It is generally believed that teaching is _____ it is a science.A.an art much asB.much an art asC.as an art much asD.as much an art as91.---Better not bother Mr Green. He's as busy as a bee at the very moment.---_____! I wouldn't , if he weren't the man in charge.A.So were weB.We do, tooC.Aren't we allD. I'm sorry92.The home improvements have taken what little there is ___ my spare time.A.fromB.toC.ofD.at93.The film brought the hours back to me ____ I was taken good care of in thatfar-away village. A.until B.that C.when D.where94._____ is known to everybody, the moon travels round the earth once every month.A.ItB.AsC.ThatD.What95.There is still _____ who said he was _____to reach the top of the mountain besides these two people.A.a third one, firstB.the third one, a firstC.a third one, the firstD.the third one, the first96.Dorothy was always speaking highly of her role in the play,____ , of course, made the others unhappy. A.who B.which C.this D.what97.I'm going for an important interview this afternoon at three, so ______!A.give me a handB.get in touch with meC.better keep calmD.wish me luck98.I've worked with children before, so I know what _____ in my new job.A.expectedB.to expectC.to be expectingD.expects99.---Why don't take a little break?---Didn't we just have ____ ?A.itB.thatC.oneD.this100.I don't think he could have done such a stupid thing last night,_____?A.do IB.could heC.did heD.has he101.They need a room ______ sixty people.A.seatedB.be seatedC.being seatedD.seating102.No sooner____the parrot flew out and settled in the same tree as the the cat.A.had Tom opened the cage thanB.Tom opened the cage thanC.did Tom opened the cage whenD.Tom opened the cage when103.---Never thought I could see you here!---________A.So did I.B.It's a small world.C.Oh, haven't you?D.Glad to meet you.104.---I don't think his thoughts on that subject are reasonable,______?---_______. I agree with you.A.are they; YesB.are they; NoC.do I ; YesD.aren't they ; No105.Alice____ a book about China last year but I don't know whether she has finished it.A.has writtenB.wroteC.had writtenD.was writing106.---I stayed at a hotel while in New York.---Oh, did you? You____with Barbara.A.could have stayedB.could stayC.would stayD.must have stayed107.---Who is Jerr Cooper?---_________? I saw you shaking hands with him at the meeting.A.Don't you meet him yetB.Hadn't you met him yetC.Didn't you meet him yetD.Haven't you met him yet108._______of the land in that district ______covered wiht trees and grass.A.Two fifth...isB.Two fifth...areC.Two fifths...isD.Two fifths...are109.Tony was very unhappy for ______ to the party.A.having not been invitedB.not having invitedC.having not invitedD.not having been invited110.It is widely accepted that young babies learn to do things because certain acts lead to ______.A.rewardsB.prizesC.awardsD.results111.---When can I come for the photos? I need them tomorrow afternoon.---They ______ be ready by 12:00.A.canB.shouldC.mightD.need112.Why do you want a new job ______ you've got such a good one already?A.thatB.whereC.whichD.when113.They ______the train until it disappeared in the distance.A.sawB.watchedC.noticedD.observed114._______it with me and I'll see what I can do.A.When leftB.LeavingC.If you leaveD.Leave115.European fooball is played in 80 countries, _____ it the most popular sport in the world.A.makingB.makesC.madeD.to make116.---Can you come on Monday or Tuesday?---I'm afraid _____ day is possible.A.eitherB.neitherC.someD.any117.______you've got a chance, you might as well make full use of it.A.Now thatB.AfterC.AlthoughD.As soon as118.---Will you stay for lunch?---Sorry, ___ . My brother is coming to see me.A.I mustn'tB.I can'tC.I needn'tD.I won't119.---Hey, look where you are going!---Oh, I'm terribly sorry. _______.A.I'm not noticingB.I wasn't noticingC.I haven't noticedD.I don't notice120.---Do you think the Stars will beat the Bulls?---Yes. They have better players , so I ______ them to win.A.hopeB.preferC.expectD.want121.I can hardly imagine two of them ______ the enemies.A.defeatB.to defeatC.defeatingD.to have defeated122.The heavy rain ______ our difficulty.A.added up toB.addedC. added toD.was added to123.Now many young people _____important jobs in the government in China.A.seizeB.catchC.holdD.grasp124.He has always insisted on his _____ Dr. Turner instead of Mr. Turner.A.be calledB.callingC.having calledD.being called125.______ I used to go mountain climbing every summer.A.At a timeB.At one timeC.At other timesD.At times126.I would like to ______your attention to the following facts.A.takeB.callC.payD.devote127.---where does Mr. Black come from?---I'm not sure, but his English ___ Australia.A.suggestsB.soundsC.listensD.hears128.It worried her a lot ____ her hair was turning grey.A.whileB.becauseC.forD. that129.______came that a train accident happened last night.A. A wordB.The wordC.WordsD.Word130.The musician must have arrived there yesterday,_______?A.didn't sheB.must sheC.mustn't sheD.have she131.Few pleasures can equal _____ of a cool drink on a hot day.A.someB.anyC.thatD.those132.I'm sure he will be back______.A.a day or twoB.one day or twoC.a or two daysD.one or two day133.There was one listener in the lecture hall and only ten minutes later did I see_______.A.the otherB.anotherC.some otherD.the others134.---Who is in the reading room?---________.A.NoB.NoneC.Not oneD.No one135._____production up by 60%, the company has another excellent year.A. AsB.ForC.WithD.Through136.They went_____home without stopping at the gas station for it was too late.A.straightB.staightlyC.strictlyD.direct137.This buiding is wonderful _____ being far away from the city.A.exceptB.except forC.butD.besides138.What he left me _____ but a few old books.A.isB.areC.hasD.had139.The teacher told us that pratice ______ perfect .A.madeB.makesC.has madeD.had made140.Have you forgotten ____ a ruler from Betty? Please remember ____ it to her tomorrow.A.to borrow; to returnB.to borrow; returningC.borrowing; returningD.borrowing; to return141.There were so many things and they were all beautiful, ______?A.were thereB.weren't thereC.weren't theyD.were they142.When they arrived at the crossroads, they went the wrong _____.A.pathB.wayC.streetD.direction143.---The young man has spent as much time as he _____ the experiments.---No wonder he succeeded ______.A.did ; by the endB.could do ; in the endC.could doing ; at the endD.could doing ; in the end144.---You're drinking too much.---Only at home. No one ___ me but you.A.is seeingB.had seenC.seesD.saw145.______ in the news papers, the new president will take office next week.A.It is reportedB.Which is reportedC.It is reportingD.As is reported146.I'm glad to see you here. But in fact, I _____ know you________.A.don't;are comingB.don't;have comeC.didn't;were comingD.didn't;came147.I hope I'll get the job, but I mustn't speak too ______.A. quicklyB. fastC. soonD. hurriedly148.In the reading room,we found her ______ at a desk, with her attention ____on a book.A.sitting; fixingB.seated; fixedC.sit; fixingD.sitting; to be fixed149.---Don't forget to come to my birthday party tomorrow.---________.A. I don'tB.I won'tC. I can'tD.I haven't150.He let me repeat his instruction _____ sure that I understood what was ____after he went away.A.to make;to be doneB.making; doingC.to make;to doD.making;to do151.---Hello, may I have an appointment with the doctor?---____________A.Sorry, he is busy at the moment.B.Why didn't you call earlier?C.Certainly. May I know your name?D.Sorry, he doesn't want to see you.152.---Do you think our basketballers played very well yesterday?---___________.A.They were not nervous at allB.They were still youngC.They played naturallyD.They couldn't have done better153.There are usually at least two ____ of looking at every question.A.meansB.directionsC.viewsD.ways154.I would be very ___ if you could give me an early reply.A.pleasantB.gratefulC.satisfiedD.helpful155.While a person is asleep, a part of his brain is still _____.A.activeB.aliveC.awakeD.aware156.It's nearly seven o'clock. Jack _____ be here at any moment.A.mustB.needC.shouldD.can157.I love to go to the seaside in summer. It___ good to lie in the sun or swim in the cool sea.A.doesB.feelsC.getsD.makes158.---Alice, why didn't you come yesterday?---I ________,but I had an unexpected vistor.A.hadB.wouldC.was going toD.did159.___________, mother will wait for him to have dinner together.A.However is he lateB.However he is lateC.However late is heD.However late he is 160.---Do you think I could borrow your dictionary?---________________.A.Yes, you may borrowB.Yes, you couldC.Yes, help yourselfD.Yes, go on单项选择题解题参考：1.长而复杂的选项未必就是正确的。

高考英语阅读理解抓分精选训练（39）阅读理解Many trees in the Brackham area were brought down in the terrible storms thatMarch. The town itself lost two great lime trees from the former market square. Thedisappearance of such striking features had changed the appearance of the town centre entirely, to the annoyance of its more conservative inhabitants( 居民 ).Among the annoyed, under more normal circumstances, would have been Chief Inspector Douglas Pelham, head of the local police force. But at the height of thatweek's storm, when t he wind brought down even the mature walnut tree in his garden,Pelham had in fact been in no fit state to notice. A large and healthy man, he hadfor the first time in his life been seriously ill with an attack of bronchitis.When he first complained of an aching head and tightness in his chest, his wife,Molly, had tried to persuade him to go to the doctor. Convinced that the police force could not do without him, he had, as usual, ignored her and attempted to carry onworking. Predictably, though he wouldn't have listened to anyone who tried to tellhim so, this had the effect of fogging his memory and shortening his temper.It was only when his colleague, Sergeant Lloyd, took the initiative and drovehim to the doctor's door that he finally gave in. By that time, he didn't have thestrength left to argue with her . In no time at all, she was taking him along to thechemist's to get his medicine and then home to his unsurprised wife who sent himstraight to bed.WhenMolly told him, on the Thursday morning, that the walnut tree had been brought down during the night, Pelham hadn’t been able to take it in. On Thursday evening,he had asked weakly about damage to the house, groaned( 含糊不清地说) thankfully when he heard there was none, and pulled the sheets over h is head.It wasn't until Saturday, when the medicine took effect,his temperature dropped and he got up, that he realised with a shock that the loss of the walnut tree hadmade a permanent difference to the appearance of the living-room.The Pelhams'large house stood in a sizeable garden. It had not come cheap, but even so Pelham had noregrets about buying it. The leafy garden had created an impression of privacy. Now, though, the storm had changed his outlook.Previously,the view from the living-room had featured the handsome walnut tree. This had not darkened the room because there was also a window on the opposite wall,but it had provided interesting patterns of light and shade that hid the true stateof the worn furniture that the family had brought with them from their previous house.With the tree gone, the room seemed cruelly bright,its worn furnishings exposed in all their shabbiness. And the view from the window didn’t bear looking at. Thetall house next door, previously hidden by the tree, was now there, dominating theoutlook with its unattractive purple bricks and external pipes. It seemed to havea great many upstairs windows, all of them watching the Pelhams' every movement.“Doesn’t it look terrible?” Pelham whispered to his wife.But Molly, standing in the doorway, sounded more pleased than dismayed.“That's what I ’ve been telling you ever since we came here. Wehave to buy a new sofa, whatever it costs.”6.Why were some people in Brackham annoyed after the storm?A. No market could be held.B. The police had done little to help.C. The town looked different.D. Fallen trees had not been removed.7.In the third paragraph, what do we learn about Chief Inspector Pelham’s general attitude to his work?A. He finds it extremely annoying.B.Не is sure that he plays an important role.C.Не considers the systems are not clear enough.D.He does not trust the decisions made by his superiors.8.What aspect of the Pelhams’ furniture does “shabbiness ”in paragraph 8 describe?A. its condition.B. its colour.C. its position.D. its design.9.As a result of the storm, the Pelhams’ living-room _____.A. was pleasantly lighterB. felt less privateC. had a better viewD. was in need of repair10.Why did Molly sound pleased by her husband’s comment?A. It proved that he was well again.B.She agreed about the tree.C. She thought he meant the sofa.D. It was what she expected him to say.参照答案CBABCC8 [2013 ·湖北卷 ] EA German study suggests that people who were too optimistic about their futureactually faced greater risk of disability or death within 10 years than those pessimists who expected their future to be worse.The paper, published this March in Psychology and Aging, examined health andwelfare surveys from roughly 40，000 Germans between ages 18 and 96.The surveys were conducted every year from 1993 to 2003.Survey respondents (受访者 ) were asked to estimate their present and future life satisfaction on a scale of 0 to 10, among other questions.The researchers found that young adults (age 18 to 39) routinely overestimatedtheir future life satisfaction, while middle － aged adults (age 40 to 64) more accurately predicted how they would feel in the future.Adults of 65 and older, however, were far more likely to underestimate their future life satisfaction.Not only didthey feel more satisfied than they thought they would, the older pessimists seemedto suffer a lower ratio ( 比率 ) of disability and death for the study period.“We observed that being too opti mistic in predicting a better future than actually observed was associated with a greater risk of disability and a greater risk of death within the following decade，” wrote Frieder R．Lang, a professor at the University of Erlangen－Nuremberg.Lang and his colleagues believed that people who were pessimistic about theirfuture may be more careful about their actions than people who expected a rosy future.“Seeing a dark future may encourage positive evaluations of the actual self and may contribute to taking improved precautions (预防举措)，” the authors wrote.Surprisingly,compared with those in poor health or who had low incomes,respondents who enjoyed good health or income were associated with expecting a greater decline.Also, the researchers said that higher income was related to a greater riskof disability.The authors of the study noted that there were limitations to their conclusions.Illness, medical treatment and personal loss could also have drivenhealth outcomes.However, the researchers said a pattern late adulthood, individuals adapt theirwas clear.“We found that from early to expectations of future life satisfaction fromoptimistic, to accurate, to pessimistic，” the authors concluded.67． According to the study, who made the most accurate prediction of their future life satisfaction?A．Optimistic adults.B．Middle －aged adults.C．Adults in poor health.D．Adults of lower income.68． Pessimism may be positive in some way because it causes people ________．A．to fully enjoy their present lifeB．to estimate their contribution accuratelyC．to take measures against potential risksD．to value health more highly than wealth69． How do people of higher income see their future?A．They will earn less money.B．They will become pessimistic.C．They will suffer mental illness.D．They will have less time to enjoy life.70． What is the clear conclusion of the study?A．Pessimism guarantees chances of survival.B．Good financial condition leads to good health.C．Medical treatment determines health outcomes.D．Expectations of future life satisfaction decline with age.【重点综述】本文是一篇谈论文，主要叙述对将来过于乐观的人将面对残疾或死亡的巨大危险。

2014高考英语单项选择抓分精品练习题（20）及答案Ⅰ.单项填空1．(2012·福建湖雷中学月考)This morning traffic was________by an accident outside the town hall.A．held off B．held upC．held on D．held over解析：选B。

考查动词短语。

hold off“不接近”“拖延”；hold up“举起”“支撑”“继续下去”“阻挡”“拦截”；hold on“继续”“不挂断”；hol d over“延缓”“推迟”。

2．The government work report by Premier Wen covers a variety of issues，and social justice________.A．in common B．in generalC．in particular D．in practice解析：选C。

考查词组辨析。

句意为：温总理的政府工作报告包含各种问题，尤其是社会公平。

结合a variety of issues与social justice可知表示强调，in particular意为“尤其是”。

3．Surely it doesn’t matter where the student associations get their money from；what________is what they do with it.A．counts B．appliesC．stresses D．functions解析：选A。

count在句中的含义为“有价值，有意义”。

句意为：“毫无疑问，学生会从哪儿弄到这些钱无关紧要，真正的价值是他们用这些钱来做什么。

”4．I can’t say which wine is best—it’s a(n)________of personal taste.A．affair B．eventC．matter D．variety解析：选C。