高二英語完形填空專項(xiàng)練習(xí)

1、完形填空專項(xiàng)練習(xí)：1A dark horse is one that shows unexpected racing speed and comes in the experts said he had little chance of winning.In politics, candidate (候選人 for office a nomination(提名or election is called a dark horse.his novel, The Young Duke , published in 1831, Disrael described a horse race and to

2、ld how past the grandstand (看臺(tái)in a sweeping triumph.From racing to politics was a short step. As a political phrase, “dark horse ”first time in the national Democratic Party congress of 1844. The dark horse was James Knox Polk who became the llth President of the United States. Polk had been the lea

3、der of the House been Governor of the state of Tennessee. But .Van Buren of New York, A former President, seemed sure of getting the nomination. But he it because there was slavery in Texas. Van Buren did not want another slave state in the Union. support among those Democrats who supported slavery.

4、At the 1884 congress, Van Buren could not get enough votes to win the nomination. The . Therefore, the Democratic leaders decided that the only wise thing who could unite the party.And so, one of the party leaders, George Bancroft, proposed the name of James Knox Polk. behind him, And he defeated hi

5、s opponent , Henry Clay of the Whig Party.the 1844 congress, the dark horse candidates became an established fact of national political life. One historian said, The invention of the dark horse was to choose candidates who were not tied to certain ideas. Therefore, they enemies.1. A. so B. even thou

6、gh C. so that D. as if2. A. unknown B. famous C. popular D. known3. A. accepts B. looks forward to C. refuses D. wins4. A. be B. being C. been D. have been5. A. about B. behind C. asleep D. back6. A. happened B. appeared C. used D. was come about7. A. as well B. either C. also D. too8. A. somebody B

7、. everybody C. anybody D. nobody9. A. difficultly B. successfully C. surprisingly D. easily10. A. President B. a President C. the President D. the governor11. A. for B. against C. in favor of D. in favor with12. A. won B. received C. lost D. wasted13. A. votes B. help C. efforts D. money14. A. a hor

8、se B. a man C. an animal D. an organization15. A. laughed B. succeeded C. won D. united16. A. After B. Since C. Before D. Because17. A. in itself B. of itself C. for itself D. by itself18. A. one B. it C. that D. this19. A. anything B. nothing C. something D. everything20. A. quite a few B. a lot of

9、 C. few D. little2It is an usual sunny afternoon in the village of Midwich, England. It seems they awake, all of the women of child-bearing age have become pregnant (懷孕的.to children that have appearance. They have blond hair and “strange eyes ” the children grow, they run around the village in a pac

10、k, stating at child learns is also known by the others their belief that the children all have one mind. In this 40 years predicted the arrival of a recent method of genetic engineering cloning. Cloning is the genetic process of producing copies of an individual. Will the genetic copies of a us that

11、 we do not know what of this new situation, people have 1. A. dislike B. unlike C. alike D. like2. A. people B. women C. men D. youths3. A. Then B. When C. Since D. And4. A. send B. make C. take D. give5. A. pretty B. same C. ugly D. funny6. A. every B. both C. themselves D. all7. A. If B. For C. As

12、 D. So8. A. having on B. wearing C. in D. with9. A. lonely B. bravely C. impolitely D. patiently10. A. Which B. While C. Where D. What11. A. express B. wonder C. select D. argue12. A. given B. produced C. created D. taken out13. A. written B. being written C. to be written D. writes14. A. sometimes

13、B. anyway C. somehow D. anyhow15. A. describes B. described C. describe D. describing16. A. for B. at C. with D. to17. A. happen B. occur C. appear D. become18. A. Faced B. Compared C. Covered D. Filled19. A. not B. yet C. till D. though20. A. do with B. deal with C. make D. settle3a quick picture o

14、f the tiny blood vessels(管 inside their eyes.security (安全 guards.Each person has his own pattern of blood vessels in his or her eyes. And unlike a key, the Old -fashioned keys and locks may soon be things of the past.High-tech security devices(裝置 are military bases, computer centers, peoples homes a

15、nd cars.peoples fingerprints in 360 new of the houses.The new security devices are selling well because thieves and spies are getting better at can steal machines recognize voice patterns. Two American companies use voice-recognition machines to keep an eye on their computers.locks on cars. The door

16、s Although the up-to-date devices , scientists must still solve a(n ?1. A. if B. even if C. until D. after2. A. take B. give C. draw D. show3. A. match B. fit C. compare D. share4. A. caught B. killed C. beaten D. stopped5. A. borrowed B. missed C. stolen D. bought6. A. fixed B. dealt with C. repair

17、ed D. checked7. A. buy B. sell C. make D. copy8. A. remember B. store C. count D. recognize9. A. makers B. buyers C. sellers D. owners10. A. through B. in C. into D. out11. A. computers B. security devices C. cameras D. keys and locks12. A. nobody B. everybody C. anybody D. somebody13. A. safe B. un

18、usual C. helpful D. useful14. A. Other B. Another C. More D. Others15. A. take place of B. replace C. take place D. place back16. A. pay B. spend C. take D. cost17. A. up to B. as few as C. as much as D. as little as18. A. amazing B. cheap C. expensive D. surprising19. A. dangerous B. serious C. ter

19、rible D. ordinary20. A. face B. picture C. fingers D. voice4work. Every day, job is cutting down trees. Being a policeman is safer than many jobs, including driving a truck, collecting garbage and jobs is being a librarian.The government inspects(檢查 most factories and offices. have to fines if their

20、 factories or offices are unsafe. In California, employers often go to prison if one of their workers because a factory measures. But President Bush cut safe For women workers, the greatest danger so far is murder. Forty-two percent of clerks in stores themselves at night. Experts say they can prote

21、ct themselves by putting the cash desk in full sick that they are exposed to at work. Doctors dont know some chemicals cause illness.There are no government rules for many new chemicals.to pay the bill for fixing them. They also say some workers dont want to complain about dangers because they may t

22、heir jobs.in an accident that could have been prevented.1. A. in B. at C. on D. during2. A. safest B. most dangerous C. easiest D. most tiring3. A. flying B. making C. driving D. riding4. A. Officers B. Workers C. Employers D. Employees5. A. give B. offer C. pay D. buy6. A. saved B. hit C. shot D. k

23、illed7. A. use B. make C. obey D. take8. A. to B. by C. from D. at9. A. as a result B. though C. at last D. therefore10. A. adults B. youths C. men D. women11. A. for B. as C. like D. to12. A. which B. that C. where D. why13. A. view B. look C. scene D. scenery14. A. thought B. mind C. thinking D. c

24、onsideration15. A. machines B. chemicals C. air D. work16. A. because B. when C. if D. even if17. A. give B. turn C. show D. refuse18. A. lose B. miss C. give up D. save19. A. need B. reason C. time D. excuse20. A. injuring B. being injured C. be injuring D. be injured5How do you draw the interest o

25、f a 4,500 kilogram elephant?There are about 400 elephants in North American zoos, and wild animal parks. animals with their big trunks and ears and tusks delight children smiles from adults. an elephant has picked up a peanut quickly with its trunk from a trainer?But elephants arent in zoos just for

26、 entertainment. Elephants in Asia and Elephants are different from most other zoo animals because they must be in touch with 支配的. An , not on the contrary.they may be attacked by the elephants.elephants. Several zoos have recently been looked said elephants were beaten with heavy sticks.succeed, chi

27、ldren will be entertained by elephants for many more generations.1. A. sword B. knife C. whip D. stick2. A. cruel B. kind C. surprising D. funny3. A. research B. discussion C. argument D. quarrel4. A. very much B. too much C. much too D. enough5. A. under B. in C. out of D. to6. A. stupid B. heavy C

28、. cruel D. fast7. A. draw B. give C. show D. turn8. A. Anyone B. Whoever C. Anyone who D. Who9. A. attracted B. smiled C. be happy D. caught10. A. dying B. scarce C. short D. small11. A. important B. necessary C. impossible D. improper12. A. lively B. living C. lovely D. alive13. A. that B. because

29、C. / D. then14. A. keeper B. others C. animals D. zoo director15. A. so that B. or C. and D. therefore16. A. eager B. worried C. delighted D. surprised17. A. strength B. energy C. power D. force18. A. because B. since C. now that D. so19. A. showing B. explaining C. asking D. considering20. A. blami

30、ng B. injuring C. scolding D. punishing6Foods quickly spoil and break down if they are not . Heat and damp encourage increase in micro-organisms(微生物的, and sunlight vitamins in such Some such as meat, eggs and milk. They should be stored in a temperature of 5C10C. In this temperature range, the activ

31、ity of micro-organisms is . In warm climates, this temperature can be in a fridge or in the underground basement of a house.that go bad quickly. A temperature of 15C is ideal(理想的. In Britain and northern European the general heatingFruits and vegetables need cool and Therefore, an underground baseme

32、nt .periods of time. Thus, salt and sugar will keep for about two beef and chicken, for about eighteen months; flour and other dry goods, for about a year. Freezing the foodstuffs that spoil easily preserves (保存 them for much is otherwise possible. foods do not keep their food value or for ever. As

33、a year after it is frozen; fish , within six to ten months; fruits and vegetables, with three to six months.1. A. coolly B. correctly C. exactly D. freshly2. A. destroy B. cause C. harm D. hurt3. A. all B. most C. each D. both4. A. become B. get C. go ID. turn5. A. reduced B. raised C. lessened D. s

34、hortened6. A. usually B. seldom C. forever D. only7. A. taller B. higher C. lower D. lighter8. A. choose B. enjoy C. share D. refuse9. A. aired B. cleaned C. decorated D. emptied10. A. appearance B. growth C. development D. increase11. A. conditions B. situations C. affairs D. surroundings12. A. get

35、s B. becomes C. creates D. makes13. A. therefore B. besides C. however D. then14. A. noises B. heat C. smoke D. light15. A. storing B. being stored C. stored D. store16. A. like B. for example C. that is D. as17. A. as B. than C. so D. that18. A. ever B. even C. just D. some19. A. taste B. size C. p

36、rice D. shape20. A. usual B. ordinary C. general D. common7Most of us can remember the days when we didnt use e-mail as an everyday vehicle for communication. Slowly but surely, it crept into . E-mail is a tool for college students at any level. Its available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and at hol

37、idays. Most universities assign students an account upon entrance, there is usually not even an option involved.You can do everything from consulting on homework and projects, 40 classmates, family and friends, and getting daily news services to you informed of world . But, what are the ?E-mail can

38、be e-jail. You might 44 hours writing and responding to e-mail 45 you should be busy withthe books for an upcoming exam. you might be signed up for so many daily services, horoscopes, news services, or personals, that your mailbox is so 48 “junk mail ”, that finding the e-mails through your box migh

39、t take hours.If you re a student, is precious. Create and organize your e-mail folders into important school- related mail, correspondence with friends and family, and a folder for jokes, horoscopes, and other news services. attend to the most important e-mails first and, you have time, you can get

40、to the others.53 your friends from forwarding those tiresome joke lists, sex quizzes, and chain e-mails. The minute you you ve got one, delete it so you wont be tempted to read it.36A. the life B. us lifeC. our lives D. us lives 37A. valuable B. changeable C. favorable D. usable38A. even B. sitll C.

41、 ever D. yet 39A. but B. so C. because D. except that40A. keeping touch with B. getting in touch to C. losing touch with D. keeping in touch with 41A. keeping B. keep C. leaving D. leave42A. accidents B. incidents C. events D. things43A. advantages B. mistakes C. wrongs D. disadvantages 44A. spend B

42、. cost C. takeD. pay 45A. for B. because C. since D. when46A. Otherwise B. Or C. But D. However47A. such as B. such likeC. for example D. so as 48A. full up with B. filled up ofC. filled up with D. full with 49A. important B. necessary C. practicalD. possible 50A. money B. mark C. grade D. time 51A.

43、 Sometimes B. Always C. AlmostD. Usually 52A. if B. although C. since D. because53A. EncourageB. Watch C. Discourage D. Refuse 54A. examine B. check up C. find D. realize 55A. later B. immediately C. after D. soon8People who speak or perform before the public sometimes may suffer from Stage Fright.

44、one ought to say, or to act. Actors, musicians, dancers, lawyers, even radio show hosts suffered from stage fright at one time or from stage fright at a medical center in New York City. She helps actors learn themselves. Miss Nichols says some people experience.going onto the stage. nervous while th

45、ey are performing. It is important that they should continue to perform while she they perform more and more, they will fear less and less as much as 50%. Miss Nichols says the aim is only to reduce stage fright, not to smooth it away This a little stage fright makes a person more careful, the perfo

46、rmance.1. A. joyful B. anxious C. nervous D. hopeless2. A. case B. mood C. sense D. condition3. A. when B. what C. how D. whether4. A. two B. other C. another D. the other5. A. away B. free C. far D. absent6. A. cure B. control C. hold D. protect7. A. satisfied B. happy C. afraid D. surprised8. A. t

47、earful B. unforgettable C. amazing D. disappointed9. A. after B. while C. during D. before10. A. usually B. hardly C. also D. sometimes11. A. get B. make C. take D. have12. A. helps B. persuades C. orders D. shows13. A. perfect B. fine C. good D. pleasant14. A. sure B. pitiful C. unnecessary D. all

48、right15. A. telling B. arranging C. helping D. teaching16. A. people B. advice C. words D. measures17. A. As B. While C. When D. Until18. A. practically B. easily C. completely D. really19. A. why B. that C. since D. because20. A. increases B. improves C. hurts D. puts on9Jimmy was good at breaking

49、safes open. He the police and put in breaking safes and live in a shoe store. Soon everyone in the Spencer. Business was good, and by the end of the year he with Mr. Adams and his daughter. Mr. Spencer and Annabel loved each other. One day Annabel,with him. He has planning away that day. The bank ha

50、d a new safe if you shut it, you cant open it till the planned time. Annabels sisters two little children were safe. Suddenly one of them got into the safe, and the other not.My child! cried the childrens mother. Shell die. Open the open. Please get her out. Annabel turned to Mr. Spencer. There was

51、in her eyes. A on the door. He forgot that he was Mr. Spencer. He was Jimmy ten minutes the door of the safe was open. The child was safe in her mothers arms.1. A. shot B. held C. caught D. touched2. A. prison B. hospital C. hotel D. station3. A. begin B. stop C. continue D. remain4. A. started B. m

52、ade C. built D. set5. A. hated B. forced C. calmed D. liked6. A. shoes B. goods C. friends D. safes7. A. working B. stealing C. talking D. robbing8. A. money B. tools C. clothes D. shoes9. A. put B. keep C. move D. throw10. A. bottom B. side C. door D. key11. A. as B. but C. even D. only12. A. in th

53、e front of B. in charge of C. at the end of D. in front of13. A. opened B. played C. closed D. turned off14. A. managed B. tried C. worked D. thought15. A. Break B. Tear C. Keep D. Let16. A. tear B. water C. hope D. light17. A. proves B. knows C. says D. thinks18. A. took B. led C. pushed D. used19.

54、 A. turn B. knock C. work D. operate20. A. For B. In C. Before D. Until10called the Maya settled in the rain forests of is years men went to live on the Yucatan Peninsula in in Guatemala and the Yucatan Peninsula. People from all over the world come to see these buildings every year. At the center o

55、f each Mayan city was a very high temple. It was 7 to The Mayan people love their temples. They were also very fine stone cutters. They carved many beautiful statues of their gods and of life. They also carved large The Mayan people learned many important things and became good astronomers. They bec

56、ame excellent mathematicians. It was learned that they used mathematics in solving the building of these temples. They used maths 1200 was used in Europe. The Mayan peacefully until about the year 1100. Then the Maya were by the invaders(入侵者. The invaders were the Toltec.1. A. people B. man C. troop

57、 D. village2. A. where B. which C. that D. what3. A. last B. past C. following D. latest4. A. buildings B. houses C. castles D. cities5. A. found B. completed C. seen D. rebuilt6. A. temples B. cities C. buildings D. stone calendars7. A. cut B. shaped C. made D. drawn8. A. ladders B. hills C. steps

58、D. buildings9. A. up B. down C. into D. over10. A. beautiful B. precious C. ordinary D. bright11. A. compared B. used C. similar D. replaced12. A. gave B. held C. announced D. congratulated13. A. means B. manner C. way D. road14. Pt. gold B. silver C. stone D. wood15. A. before B. when C. after D. as16. A. correct B. exact C. usefu