2014年版高考英语完形填空二轮突破练习47

2014届高考英语二轮专题复习突破：完形填空1.Anewresearchsuggeststhatanimalshaveamuchhigherlevelofbrainpowerthanonce thought.Ifanimalsdohaveintelligence,howdoscientistsmeasureit?Beforedefininganimals intelligence, scientistsdefinedwhatisnotintelligence. Instinctisnotintelligence. Itisaskill50 intoananimalsbrainbyitsgeneticheritage(基因遗传).Trickscanbelearnedbyrepetition,butnorealthinkingis 51 .Cuing,inwhichanimalslearntodoornottodocertain thingsbyfollowing outsidesignals, doesnotdemonstrate intelligence. Scientists believe thatinsight, the abilityto usetools, and communication using humanlanguage are all 52 measures of the mentalabilityof animals.Whenjudginganimalintelligence,scientistslookforinsight,whichtheydefineasaflashof suddenunderstanding.Whenayounggorilla(大猩猩)couldnotreachfruitfromatree,she noticedcrates(木板箱)onthelawnnearthetree.She 53 thecratesintoapyramid,thenclimbedonthemtoreachher 54 .Thegorillasinsightallowedhertosolveanewproblem without trialand error.Theabilitytousetoolsisalsoanimportantsignofintelligence.Crows(乌鸦)usestickstopry(撬开)peanutsoutofcracks.Thecrow 55 intelligenceby showingithaslearnedwhata stick can do. 56 , otter (水獭) use rocks to crack open crab shells in order togetat the meat.Manyanimalshavelearnedtocommunicateusinghumanlanguage.Onechimpcanrecognize andcorrectly usemorethan250 57 symbolsonakeyboard.Thesesymbols 58 human words.Anamazingparrotcan 59 fiveobjectsoftwodifferenttypes.Hecanunderstandthe difference between the number, color, and kind of object. The abilityto 60 is a basic thinkingskill.Inaddition,heseemstouselanguagetoexpresshisneedsand 61 .Whenill andtakentotheanimalhospitalforhisfirstovernightstay,thisparrotturnedtogo.“Comehere!” he cried to a scientist who works with him. “Iloveyou. Imsorry. Wanna goback?”Theresearchonanimalintelligenceraisesimportantquestions.Ifanimalsaresmarterthan62 thought,wouldthatchangethewayhumansinteractwiththem?Wouldanimalsstillbe usedforfood,clothing,or 63 experimentation?Findingtheanswertothesetoughquestions makes a difficult 64 even for a large-brained, problem-solving species like ourown.50.A. developedB. admittedC. programmedD. injected51.A. inheritedB. involvedC. instructedD. intended52.A. realisticB. unusualC. accurateD. effective53.A. piledB. assembledC. supportedD. divided54.A. potentialB. rewardC. standardD. top55.A. exploresB. expandsC. explainsD. exhibits56.A. LikewiseB. ThereforeC.HoweverD.Otherwise57.A. magicalB. flexibleC.abstractD. permanent58.A. substitute forB. stand forC. appeal toD. carryout59.A. foreseeB. determineC. combineD. distinguish60.A. classifyB. justifyC.qualifyD. simplify61.A. satisfactionB. emotionsC. gratitudeD. beliefs62.A. objectivelyB. professionallyC. previouslyD. scientifically63.A. electricalB. physicalC. medicalD. logical64.A. decisionB. translationC. choiceD. puzzle2.All over the world, people admire the beauty and grace of butterflies. Butterflies come in every color imaginable, and their 50 display an incredible variety of patterns. The largest butterfly, Queen Alexandras Birdwing, has a wingspan (翼展) of up to 280 millimeters and lives in Papua New Guinea. The smallest, the Western Pygmy Blue in the southern U.S., has a wingspan of only 12 millimeters. Sadly, some of these beautiful creatures are now 51 . Estimates indicate that between 15 and 20 thousand species of butterflies exist around the world. A number of these species are endangered, over 20 inJapan 52 . Although that number may seem small, losing even one species would be 53 . Nowadays scientists even look to butterflies as a 54 of the environments health, since they are 55 to environmental changes. Many environmentalists around the world are eager to protect the endangered butterflies from extinction. The American Museum of Natural History in New York, for example, has an unusual butterfly exhibit. This exhibit 56 the important role that butterflies play in our environment. In recent years, environmental groups have made significant progress in 57 endangered butterfly populations. Governments throughout Asia have passed laws to help protect endangered wildlife, including butterflies. An area called Butterfly Valley in Assam, India, has become the focus of conscious 58 to protect the butterflies habitat (栖息地). Other projects in Serbia, Japan, and Canada are also hoping to 59 . Some of these efforts are already starting to work. The population of the El Segundo Blue Butterfly in California, for instance, has increased by 8 percent since 2010. Finding a cure for the butterfly crisis is, 60 , not just for environmental groups. 61 citizens can plant butterfly gardens to support and enjoy these gentle creatures. A group of female prisoners in Belfair, Washington, are helping to rescue an endangered species called Taylors Checkerspot. They recognize how 62 seemingly insignificant creatures can be. The world cannot afford to lose any butterflies. As environmentalist John Muir once 63 , “When we try to pick out anything by itself, we find it 64 to everything else in the Universe.”50.A. colorsB. bodies C. wings D. feelers51.A. out of controlB. in great dangerC. on the flyD. out of date52.A. nearbyB. thoughC. besidesD. alone53.A. predictableB. possibleC. imaginableD. terrible54.A. factorB. pictureC. measureD. display55.A. exposedB. accustomedC. sensitiveD. resistant56.A. highlightsB. changesC. replacesD. finds57.A. preservingB. controllingC. observingD. recognizing58.A. projectsB. effortsC. stepsD. groups59.A. set an exampleB. keep the promiseC. make a differenceD. take the time 60.A. howeverB. furthermoreC. otherwiseD. therefore61.A. DistinguishedB. LeadingC. SeniorD. Ordinary62.A. gracefulB. significantC. pitifulD. mysterious63. A. proposedB. commented C. promised D. recommended 64.A. restricted B. adaptedC. contributedD. tied3.阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。One day I was doing a big clean-up when I 36 a knotted handkerchief with an old dark brown coin inside. I took one look and immediately 37 an unforgettable time.In 1991, I had spent five months in Niger, with sandstorms and great heat. Its 38 and beggars were my biggest and most constant complaint. Street beggars would continually reached out their hands, shouting “Gift! Gift!”One day, I 39 for neighboring Burkina to work in a health clinic.Arriving by taxi at our destination in Burkina, we began to 40 . Out of the darkness, a motorbike with two men approached slowly. Without 41 , one of the men grabbed my daypack as the motorbike swept close by. Within seconds, the two were out of sight, 42 up by the night.The bag had my passport, money, travelers cheques, camera, an airline ticket and other things 43 to me. I was in deep trouble.In the weeks that followed, I 44 guarded the rest of my valuables and regarded all 45 with suspicion. All I wanted was to leave this place.Then, walking through Burkinas streets, I met with an old woman, “Gift! Gift!” she cried. Id had enough. I was 46 of the country: its poverty, its thieves, the heat, and the dust, I told her angrily, “A thief stole all my money and now I cant 47 out of your country. I cannot give you anything”.The beggar woman listened attentively and 48 my words. Then she reached 49 the folds of her dress.“Then I will give you a gift”, she announced. Kindly, she placed and old, dark brown coin in my hand. I looked at it in 50 . It was a very small amount of money but for this woman, the coin51 a meal. At that moment, I felt a shame. In spite of the 52 , she was able to give me something priceless.I saw then the 53 beauty of the people of Burkina, and appreciated deeply the quiet 54 of the poor. With the old womans gift, I hope never to part with the coin she gave me. With one small coin, she 55 my concept completely.36.A. cared about B. came across C. looked for D. focused upon37.A. presented B. gave C. recalled D. reminded38.A. traffic B. dust C. noise D. climate39.A. headed B. struggled C. stood D. came40.A. move B. unload C. hide D. pass41.A. warning B. planning C. thinking D. arranging42.A. hung B. put C. swallowed D. cleared43.A. obvious B. expensive C. familiar D. previous44.A. elegantly B. cautiously C. dependently D. frequently45.A. locals B. thieves C. beggars D. motorbikes46.A. proud B. conscious C. sick D. aware47.A. get B. run C. come D. rush48.A. attended to B. looked up C. thought about D. wrote down49.A. for B. into C. out D. at 50.A. order B. vain C. serve D. shock51.A. meant B. made C. served D. suggested52.A. dirtiness B. poverty C. kindness D. safety53.A. updated B. unfolded C. broken D. unexpected54.A. moment B. action C. dignity D. life55.A. changed B. damaged C. found D. accepted4.阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D)中，选出 可以填入空白处的最佳选项。Growing older is unavoidable while growing up is optional. These words have been passed on in the loving 11_of Rose.On the first day of school our professor challenged us to get to know someone, so I 12_ to find a little old lady looking at me with a smile. She said，"Hi， handsome! My name is Rose. I'm eighty-seven years old. Can I give you a 13_ ？" I laughed and 14_ responded ，then followed a giant squeeze. “ 15_ are you in college at such an innocent age?” I asked. "I'm here to meet a rich husband, get married ，have a couple of kids." I was 16_ what it was that motivated her to be taking on this 17_ at her age. “I always dreamed of having a college education and now I 18_ it!” Later, we became friends.Rose became a campus celebrity and she easily made friends 19_ she went. On one 20_ Rose was invited to speak at our football banquet. Her prepared cards dropped before she 21_ the speech. A little 22_ , she simply 23_ her throat and began，"We do not stop playing 24_ we are old; we grow old because we stop playing. There are certain secrets to stay 25_ , being happy and achieving success. You've got to have a dream. When you 26_ your dreams ，you die.”At the end of the year Rose finished her college education. One week after graduation Rose died 27_ in her sleep. Over two thousand college students 28_ her funeral in honor of the wonderful woman who taught by 29_ that it's never too late to be all you can possibly be.Anybody can grow older, which doesn't 30_ any talent or ability. The key is to grow up by always finding opportunities in change.11. A.careB.memoryC.needD.want12. A.turned upB.turned overC.turned aroundD.turned away13. A.hugB.kissC.handD.gift14. A.annoyinglyB.impatientlyC.absentlyD.enthusiastically15.A.WhoB.WhyC.HowD.When16. A.curiousB.positiveC.obviousD.convinced17. A.riskB.opportunityC.challengeD.invitation18. A.likeB. takeC.holdD.make19. A.howeverB.wheneverC.whereverD.whatever20. A.stageB.occasionC.timeD.event21.A.rememberedB.continuedC.deliveredD.wrote22. A.delightedB.embarrassedC.fascinatedD.frightened23. A.clearedB.checkedC.cleanedD.treated24. A.untilB.beforeC.whenD.because25. A.energeticB.youngC.aliveD.healthy26. K.loseB.realizeC.pursueD.obtain21. K.secretlyB.sadlyC.peacefullyD.bitterly28. A. joinedB.ignoredC.cancelledD.attended29. A. exampleB.directionsC.speechD.personality30. A.gainB.exploreC.takeD.appeal5.完形填空Coming home after working out for a whole day I had my purse lost.I 36 it had slipped out my backpack as I was being 37 .While it was probably very close to my apartment it still failed to come into 38 and I had no 39 but to cancel my debit cards.Id had the purse for more than a decade as it was a Christmas present,which was a bright red leather Cheeky Monkey purse,so probably not entirely 40 for a 36-year-old but I was very upset to have lost it!Everyone I spoke to 41 I might get the purse back 42 but the money and vouchers in there would very likely disappear.I had 43 written off the 44 of the purse and was even considering whether to move on and go “grown-up”when I was seeking a 45 .I came home late the following night and my monkey purse was on my mat!I checked the contents and everything was 46 including anything of cash value.I was astounded when I read the 47 note which read,“I came across this last night.It was too dark to 48 it then,so I came back tonight. I got your 49 from your license.Sorry.Iain.”Not only had this man returned my purse but he thought he 50 me an apology for not bringing it back sooner!I have told almost all my acquaintances,who almost responded with a similar standard answer,“It restores your 51 in human nature”and it 52 lots of stories about similar 53 experiences.There were no contact 54 so I am unable to get in touch to say thank you to Iain,but I hope he will be 55 of how grateful I am!36.A.doubted B.suspected C.proved D.recognized37.A.put off B.set off C.dropped off D.left off38.A.effect B.appearance C.view D.attention39.A.ability B.thought C.alternative D.decision40.A.grown up B.brought up C.taken on D.applied to41.A.decided B.doubted C.prayed D.exposed42.A.previously B.approximately C.regularly D.eventually43.A.however B.therefore C.otherwise D.though44.A.value B.contents C.name D.lists45.A.process B.comfort C.judgment D.replacement46.A.undamaged B.lost C.checked D.reserved47.A.appealing B.thrilling C.accompanying D.entertaining48.A.look over B.go over C.get through D.see through49.A.name B.phone number C.address D.card50.A.forgot B.made C.paid D.owed51.A.faith B.reputation C.quality D.justice52.A.adapted B.inspired C.described D.expanded53.A.fantastic B.worthy C.priceless D.positive54.A.tracks B.outlines C.details D.accounts55.A.proud B.sensitive C.aware D.certain6.阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。 About ten years ago, I was on a plane going west, and a young woman boarded and sat across the aisle (过道) from me. I _21_ her for two reasons. She was very attractive, and she was holding a teddy bear about half her _22_. I teased her by asking if she had a _23_ for the bear. She laughed and said no. About halfway through the flight she _24_ over and told me she was going to Tucson to enter rehab (进行康复治疗). She _25_ to share her life story with me. She had been working as a dancer in a nightclub. That _26_ had led her down a dark _27_ to drugs and alcohol. As I listened to her story. I was _28_ at all she had gone through. I listened to all she shared and told her I was sure she was going to _29_ it. At the end of the flight, she _30_ me for listening to her. A few years later, I got a _31_ in the mail saying, “Wow, its been years since we met on that plane. It is _32_ how you touched my life.” She went on to tell me that she had _33_ to stay away from drugs, and had been working for a radio station. She felt she had achieved things she could not have _34_ that day on the plane. We agreed to set up a time to get _35_. When I saw her, she was _36_ the attractive young woman I remembered. She told me that that little _37_ we had had turned her life around. She had boarded the plane _38_ anything would work in her life, and my affirmation (肯定) of her as a person and of her _39_ had given her the last bit of _40_ she needed to work through her problems. The young woman taught me its never too late to make a new start in life.21. A. foundB. helped C. recognizedD. noticed22. A. shapeB. size C. weight D. leg23. A. nameB. friend C. ticket D. cloth24. A. movedB. leaned C. looked D. pulled25. A. agreedB. learned C. continuedD. refused26. A. mannerB. feeling C. event D. lifestyle27. A. doorB. path C. keyD. point28. A. disappointedB. worried C. surprisedD. blamed29. A. ownB. reach C. leave D. make30. A. criticizedB. avoided C. thanked D. remembered31. A. noteB. word C. caseD. text32. A. effectiveB. amazing C. easy D. clear33. A. managedB. tried C. decided D. worked34. A. realizedB. produced C. required D. imagined35. A. throughB. along C. together D. off36. A. neverB. still C. once D. even37. A. expectationB. explanation C. information D. conversation38. A. doubtingB. promising C. believing D. admitting39. A. conditionB. discoveries C. criticism D. possibilities40. A. delightB. interest C. strength D. character试卷答案1.5054 CBDAB5559 DACBD6064ABCCD2.50-54 CBDDC 55-59 CAABC 60-64 ADBBD3.36-40 BCDAB 41-45 ACDBA 46-50 CACBD 51-55 ABDCA4.11-15 BCADB 16-20 ACDCB 21-25 CBADB 26-30 ACDAC5.36-40 BCCCA 41-45 ADBBD 46-50 ACBCD 51-55 ABDCC6.21-25 DBCBC 26-30 DBCDC 31-35 ABADC 36-40 BDADC内容总结（1）2014届高考英语二轮专题复习突破：完形填空1.Anewresearchsuggeststhatanimalshaveamuchhigherlevelofbrainpowerthanonce thought.Ifanimalsdohaveintelligence,howdoscientistsmeasureit