Question

【题目】John Snow, a distinguished doctor in London, became inspired in helping ordinary people【1】(expose) to cholera. He wanted to find 【2】effective cure for this disease, so he made a great effort.

He became interested in two 【3】 (theory). But the second theory 【4】 people absorbed this disease into their bodies 【5】 (catch) his attention. In 1854, another outbreak hit London. Snow began his enquiry. He marked on the map to show the deaths, which gave him a valuable clue. He discovered the water was 【6】(blame) for it.

【7】(carry) out several investigations, Snow finally announced with certainty the disease had something to do 【8】 the polluted water. Later, Snow suggested that much 【9】(clean) water be supplied to the blocks. 【10】(fortune), the cholera was defeated.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】exposed

【2】an

【3】theories

【4】that

【5】caught

【6】to blame

【7】Having carried

【8】with

【9】cleaner

【10】Fortunately

【解析】本文介绍John Snow，一名杰出的英国医生，为治愈cholera所做出的贡献。

【1】此处是过去分词做后置定语，故答案为exposed。

【2】句意：他想找到一种治疗这种疾病的有效疗法。effective有效的，以元音开头，根据句意可知答案为an。

【3】句意：他变得对两个理论感兴趣。根据句意可知答案为theories。

【4】句意：第二项理论是人们通过膳食把这些疾病吸入了体内。此处是同位语从句，故答案为that。

【5】句意：第二项理论引起了他的注意。根据句意可知句子用一般过去时态，故答案为caught。

【6】句意：他发现水要为疾病承担责任。be to blame承担责任，受到责备，故答案为to blame。

【7】此处Snow和非谓语动词之间是主动关系，动作先于谓语动词，所以用现在分词的完成式做时间状语，故答案为Having carried。

【8】句意：Snow最后肯定地宣布该病与污染的水有关。have sth. to do with 与---有关，故答案为with。

【9】句意：Snow建议更干净的水被供应。much修饰比较级，故答案为more。

【10】句意：很幸运，霍乱被治愈了。副词修饰整个句子，故答案为Fortunately。