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【题目】第二节：根据新概念内容，填写一个语法和意义均正确的词（每空一词，每词1分）

【1】—What did the thieves take from Mr. Taylor’s shop?

—They got away with thousands of pounds w________ of diamonds.

【2】—Has it ever happened to you? Have you ever put your trousers in the washing machine and then remembered there was a large bank note in your back pocket?

—A recent c________ like this concerns Jane Butlin whose fiancé, John, runs a successful furniture business.

【3】—Did the dogs have greater freedom?

—Yes. They are allowed to w________ outside their enclosure.

【4】—Why do cats stretch out their legs like flying squirrels?

—Because this increases their air-resistance and r________ the shock of impact when they hit the ground.

【5】—In the sentence “a huge iceberg was suddenly seen by a look-out”, which word can replace “seen”?

—A huge iceberg was suddenly s________ by a look-out.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】worth

【2】case

【3】wander

【4】reduces

【5】spotted

【解析】本题考查对句子的理解和分析，以及对新概念的记忆。

【1】worth

考查名词。句意：——小偷从泰勒先生的店里拿走了什么?——他们偷走了价值数千英镑的钻石。表示价值，故填worth。

【2】case

考查名词。句意：——你有过这样的经历吗?你有没有把裤子塞进洗衣机，然后又想起在裤子的后兜有一张大面值的纸币?——最近的一个类似案例是Jane Butlin的未婚夫John，他经营着一家成功的家具生意。表示例子，故填case。

【3】wander

考查动词。句意：——狗有较多的自由吗?——是的。它们被允许在围墙之外进行漫步。表示“漫步，游荡”，故填wander。

【4】reduces

考查动词。句意：——为什么猫会像飞松鼠一样伸展四肢?——因为这样就加大了空气阻力，并减少了撞到地面时的冲击。表示减少冲击力，故填reduces。

【5】spotted

考查动词。句意：——在这个句子中，“一个巨大的冰山突然被一个旁观者看到”，哪个词可以代替“seen”?——被一个瞭望员突然发现一个巨大的冰山。表示“发现”，此处是被动，用过去分词。故填spotted。