英语提高练习十二

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The future of pinnipeds (鳍足动物)looks much brighter today than it once did. At one time, about 100 years ago, it seemed certain that many pinnipeds in the world would be destroyed by human hunters. Today, it appears that most species of pinnipeds are out of danger.

Hunting was not controlled during the 18th and 19th centuries, because little was known about the lives of pinnipeds. Whales and pinnipeds were hunted for the oil from their body fat. This oil was used in lamps before electric lights were invented. Millions of seals and other pinnipeds were used to provide oil for the lamps of the world. As a result, the numbers of many pinniped species fell rapidly.

Several things happened that helped to save pinnipeds. First, species that were hunted to near extinction were left alone because their numbers were too low and the cost of hunting them went up greatly. At the same time, electric lights were invented and the market for seal oil became smaller. Finally, governments around the world made laws to protect pinnipeds.

As a result of all these things, the numbers of most pinniped species have grown in recent years. With some species, such as Northern fur seals, there may be as many animals alive today as there were before all the hunting began.

However, oil is still a danger to pinnipeds and all sea animals. But this time it’s not because they are hunted for their oil. The oil that puts them in danger is from oil spills(泄露) in the sea. The oil covers their fur and reduces their body temperatures. Oil also sticks to the foods they eat. This modern danger to pinnipeds and their environment is one we must work to prevent. 28. During the 18th and 19th century, _______.

A. people had realized the importance of pinnipeds B. pinnipeds were hunted for their meat

C. pinnipeds had a better life than today D. many families were using lamps 29. What does Paragraph 3 mainly talk about?

A. How electric lights were invented. B. When people began to protect pinnipeds. C. What governments around the world have done to save pinnipeds. D. Why the numbers of some pinnipeds have increased. 30. It can be inferred from the passage that________. A. the market for seal oil is growing

B. Northern fur seals aren’t in much danger now C. oil spills are the biggest problem for pinnipeds D. stricter laws need to be made to protect pinnipeds

31. In which part of a magazine can we most probably read this passage? A. Wildlife. B. Lifestyle. C. Tourism. D. Environment.

B

I was never neat, while my roommate Kate was extremely organized. Each of her projects had its place, but mine always hid somewhere. She even labeled everything. I always looked for everything. Over time, Kate got neater and I got messier. She

would push my dirty clothing over, and I would lay my books on her tidy desk. We both get tired of each other.

War broke out one evening. Kate came into the room. Soon, I heard her screaming, “ take your shoes away! Why under my bed!” Deafened, I saw my shoes flying at me. I jumped to my feet and started yelling. She yelled back louder.

The room was filled with anger. We could not have stayed together for a single minute but for a phone call. Kate answered it. From her end of the conversation, I could tell right away her grandma was seriously ill. When she hung up, she quickly crawled under her covers, sobbing. Obviously, that was something she should not go through alone. All of a sudden, a warm feeling of sympathy rose up in my heart.

Slowly, I collected the pencils, took back the books, made my bed, cleaned the socks and swept the floor, even on her side. I got so into my work that I even didn’t notice Kate had sat up. She was watching, her tears dried and her expression one of disbelief. Then, she reached out her hands to grasp mine. I looked up into her eyes. She smiled at me, “thanks.”

Kate and I stayed roommates for the rest of the year. We didn’t always agree, but we learned the key to living together; giving in, cleaning up and holding on. 32. How is Paragraph 1 mainly developed?

A. By listing facts. B. By doing comparison C. By giving examples D. By drawing a conclusion 33.What made Kate so angry that evening?

A. She got the news that her grandmother was ill. B. She couldn’t find her shoes. C. She heard the author shouting loud. D. She saw the author’s shoes under her bed. 34. What was the author’s attitude to Kate but for the call?

A. Annoyed B. Envious C. tolerant D. Sympathetic 35. What might be the best title for the story?

A. How to be organized B. My Friend Kate

C. Learning to Be Roommates D. Hard Work Pays Off.

根据短文内容,从选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

To forgive is a virtue, but no one has ever said it is easy. When someone has deeply hurt you, it can be extremely difficult to let go of your hate.However,forgiveness is possible, and it can be surprisingly beneficial to your physical and mental health. People who forgive show less sadness, anger and stress and more hopefulness, according to a recent research.

36 Try the following steps:

Calm yourself..37 You can take a couple of breaths and think of something that gives you pleasure: a beautiful scene in nature, or someone you love. Don’t wait for an apology. Many times the person who hurt you does not intend to apologize. They may have wanted to hurt you or they just don’t see things the same way.38 Keep in mind that forgiveness does not necessarily mean becoming friends again with the person who upset you.

Take the control away from your offender(冒犯者).

Rethinking about your hurt gives power to the person who caused you pain. Instead of focusing on your wounded feelings, learn to look for the love, beauty and

kindness around you.

39 If you understand your offender, you may realize that he or she was acting out of unawareness, fear, and even love. You may want to write a letter to yourself from your offender’s point of view.

Don’t forget to forgive yourself.40 But it can rob you of your self-confidence if you don’t do it.

A. Why should you forgive? B. How should you start to forgive? C. Recognize the benefits of forgiveness.

D. Try to see things from your offender’s angle.

E. For some people, forgiving themselves is the biggest challenge.

F. To make your anger die away, try a simple stress-management technique.

G. If you wait for people to apologize, you could be waiting an awfully long time. 完形填空

One night, when I was eight , my mother gently asked me a question I would never forget. “Sweetie, my company wants to 16 me but needs me to work in Brazil. This is like your teacher telling that you’ve done 17 and allowing you to skip a grade(跳级), but you’ll have to 18your friends. Would you say yes to your teacher?” She gave me a hug and asked me to think about it. I was puzzled. The question kept me 19 for the rest of the night I had said “yes” but for the first time, I realized the 20 decisions adults had to make.

For almost four years, my mother would call us from Brazil every day. Every evening I’d 21 wait for the phone to ring and then tell her every detail of my day. A phone call, however, could never replace her 22 and it was difficult not to feel lonely at times.

During my fourth-grade Christmas break, we flew to Rio to visit her. Looking at her large 23 apartment, I became 24 how lonely my mother must have been in Brazil herself. It was then 25 I started to appreciate the tough choices she had to make on 26 family and work. 27 difficult decisions, she used to tell me, you wouldn’t know whether you made the right choice, but you could always make the best out of the situation, with passion and a 28 attitude. Back home , I 29 myself that what my mother could do, I could, too. If she 30 to live in Rio all by herself, I, too, could learn to be 31 . I learn how to take care of myself and set high but achievable 32.

My mother is now back with us. But I will never forget what the 33 has really taught me. Sacrifices 34 in the end. The separation between us has proved to be 35 for me.

16. A. attract B. promote C. surprise D. praise 17. A. little B. much C. well D. wrong 18. A. leave B. refuse C. contact D. forgive 19. A. explaining B. sleeping C. wondering D. regretting 20. A. poor B. timely C. final D. tough

21. A. eagerly B. politely C. nervously D. curiously 22. A. patience B. presence C. intelligence D. Influence 23. A. Comfortable B. Expensive C. Empty D. Modern

24. A. Interested in B. aware of C. doubtful D. satisfied with 25. A. when B. where C. which D. that 26. A. abandoning B. balancing C. comparing D. mixing 27. A. Depending on B. supplied with C. Faced with D. Insisting on 28. A. different B. friendly C. positive D. general 29. A. criticized B. informed C. warned D. reminded 30. A. managed B. offered C. attempted D. expected 31. A. grateful B. energetic C. independent D. practical 32. A. examples B. limits C. rules D. goals 33. A. question B. experience C. history D. occasion 34. A. pay off B. come back C. run out D. turn up 35. A. blessing B. gathering C. failure D. pleasure

阅读下面材料，填入适当的内容（不多于3个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。 Language learning research shows that successful language ____ are similar in many ways. First of all, they are ____ (depend) learners. They do not depend on the book or the teacher. They discover their own way to learn the language. ____, successful language learning is the active learning. The learners do not wait for ____ chance to use the language, they look for chances. They will try anything to communicate ____ others. Finally, successful language learners are learners with a purpose. They want to learn the language ____ they are interested in the language and the people ____ speak it.___ is necessary for them to learn the language to communicate with the people and to learn from them.

You want to be a successful language learner, right?Then try some of the techniques ____ (outline ) above and try to learn the language independently, actively and ____ (purpose).

短文改错: 增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧)，并在其下面写出该加的词。

删除：把多余的词用斜线划掉

修改:在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改的词。

Dear Jim,

Thank you for your last letter telling me your recently news. I'd like to tell you something about our school sports meet. It was holding on Oct.20, which was a fine day. There were over 1,600 students and teachers attend it. Wang Lin, a student from my class won the 100-meter race. He finishes the race in 11.2 seconds and broke down the school record. They were all very excited. The sports meet was great success. That was why we were all making every effort to our class honor. Although I was not one of the winner, I was proud of what we had done.

Looking forward to receiving your letter.