高二英语期末复习卷——完形填空（二）
M6 U4
More than 1.3 billion people around the world live in the poverty. Most (1) them are women. They are the poorest of (2) poor and support their families on less than US＄1 a day. Usually, they receive no money (3) help apart from international aid programmes which contribute help in times of emergency.
What can we do to make (4) difference to these people’s lives? My teacher told (5) about a programme in Bangladesh (孟加拉国) which help poor people set(6) their own business. Usually, poor people cannot get enough money to lend money to those (7) need it.
If you lent a woman in Bangladesh about US＄75 to obtain a cow, she(8) start selling the milk and make about US＄2.50 a week. After paying(9) 50 cents back, she could use the other US＄2 to buy food(10) other urgent things. US＄2 is (11) small amount of money to many people in the West, (12) for a woman in Bangladesh, it is a lot.
After looking at these figures, I have come to the conclusion(13) giving a little money straight to the poor might be a better alternative(14) pouring a large amount of money
(15) a poor nation. This new programme will bring hope not only to the poor of Bangladesh, but(16) to the whole world..Isn’t (17) a worthwhile programme?
M6 U3
I have always found (1) interest talking to foreigners and learning about the cultural differences between countries. I thing it is important (2) know about the customs and traditions of different countries (3) order to avoid misunderstanding.
Last Saturday, I met (4) man from France, who explained to me (5) the French greet each other. Now I know (6) the French usually shake hands when they meet. If they know each other very well, they kiss each other on (7) cheek. They shank hands again when they are saying goodbye. It is not unusual for a French person(8) you met several minutes ago to come and shake hands with you again! This is just (9) of the many French traditions. (10) you went to live in France, you might find it hard to adjust to theirs ways.
Almost every culture in the world has(11) own taboos, and it is important to be aware of them, so you know(12) is considered appropriate. Breaking a taboo could be an experience that will upset those around you. For example, in Japan,”4” and “9” are considered to be numbers
(13) are not lucky, since the Japanese words for these two numbers sound like “death” and “suffering”. It would be important to know this if you would like to visit Japan (14) holiday.
M6 U2
Happiness means different things to different people. For Merry, (1) has a severe sleeping problem, happiness is as simple (2) having a good night’s sleep.
Bed was once a place(3) Merry went to rest after a long, hard day. However, she has not had (4) full night’s sleep in almost six months. Her doctor said that counting sheep might help(5) fall sleep. She tried this, but soon got tired (6) it after it failed to work. She finds the nights (7)_ sleep almost unbearable. She is always sleepy and lacks energy during the day.
Mary is not alone. Studies show that more(8) one in three people worldwide struggle
(9) getting enough sleep. It often takes n different forms: some people can get to sleep, but wake up too early; (10) get a full-night’s sleep, but are disappointed to find that they still feel tired(11) they wake up; others, like Mary, find it difficult to fall asleep in the first place.
Specialists say(12) people should not worry too much about this problem. In most cases, a lack(13) sleep is caused by anxiety and pressure. It is important to keep yourself in good spirits and to be positive. Try not to worry too much(14) everyday anxieties. Unfortunately, this does not work for everyone. (15) you have trouble sleeping, speak to your doctor about it today.
M6 U1
Everyone wants to be happy. Telling jokes is (1) best way to make people laugh and make people happy. That is (2) people have such affection for comedies and comedians. I love comedies and I enjoy comedians (3) both home and abroad. My favourite comedians are Charlie Chaplin, Billy Crystal, Zhao Benshan and Huang Hong. (4) make me laugh by telling amusing stories, making fun (5) everyday life. or copying the way people behave. Just the way Charlie Chaplin walked in his old way people make (6) howl with laughter. Billy Cristal’s ability (7) come up with new jokes is always exciting. I love to watch Zhao Benshan and Huang Hong act (8) their funny plays. They make me laugh and think about (9) funny life is. Sometimes these comedians can make me laugh just by apprearing on stage.
Word play is a way to create fun in comedies, especially (10) crosstalk show. I love the
