III. Cloze test 完形填空 1’ * 20 = 20’

阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从26－45各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中选出能填入相应空白处的最佳选项。

People from Great Britain brought the English language to North America in the 16th and 17th centuries. And in the  36  300 years, there were  37  many changes in  38  places that now people can  39  tell an English person  40  an American in the way he or she talks.

Many old words  41  in England but were kept in America. For example, 300 years ago people in Great Britain got their water from something they called either a

“faucet”, a “spigot”, or a “tap”. All these words are  42  heard in different parts of America, but only “tap” is still common in  43 . Americans often made up new words or changed old  44 . “Corn” is one kind of plant in America and  45  in England.

Also, over the last three centuries the English language  46  thousands of new words for things that weren’t known  47 . And often, American and English people used two  48  names for them. A tin can (洋铁罐头) is called “tin” for short in England, but a “can” in America. The word “radio” is  49  all over the world, including America. But many English people call it a “wireless”. And almost anything having something to do  50  cars, railroads, etc.  51  different names in British and American English．

But now American and British English may be growing closer together. One  52  is the large amount (数量) of American speech that British people hear daily in movies, on television, or  53  travelers.  54  this, Americans seem to be influencing (影响) the British more and more. So some day, English may even be  55  on both sides of the Atlantic (大西洋).  

36．A. following     B. recent       C. oldest        D. last

37．A. such              B. too                C. so                 D. great

38．A. either            B. both               C. neither          D. two

39．A. hardly            B. difficulty        C. clearly          D. easily

40．A. with              B. from                C. to               D. and

41．A. disappeared   B. were disappeared   C. spoke   D. were spoken

42．A. not                B. hardly              C. yet             D. still

43．A. America         B. the two countries   C. England     D. British

44．A. word              B. forms              C. ones             D. ways

45．A. another           B. also planted     C. a plant        D. a kind of food

46．A. added          B. has added            C. discovered     D. has discovered

47．A. anywhere    B. in some countries  C. before     D. for centuries

48．A. new              B. short                 C. different      D. surprising

49．A. produced       B. made                 C. developed      D. used

50．A. to                B. away                 C. with             D. from

51．A. has              B. have                 C. has given       D. was given

52．A. thing           B. cause                C. reason           D. expression

53．A. from            B. through             C. on                D. by

54．A. For              B. Because             C. Besides         D. Because of

55．A. different         B. more different   C. the same         D. more useful

III. Cloze test 完形填空 1’ * 20 = 20’
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从26－45各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中选出能填入相应空白处的最佳选项。
People from Great Britain brought the English language to North America in the 16th and 17th centuries. And in the  36  300 years, there were  37  many changes in  38  places that now people can  39  tell an English person  40  an American in the way he or she talks.
Many old words  41  in England but were kept in America. For example, 300 years ago people in Great Britain got their water from something they called either a
“faucet”, a “spigot”, or a “tap”. All these words are  42  heard in different parts of America, but only “tap” is still common in  43 . Americans often made up new words or changed old  44 . “Corn” is one kind of plant in America and  45  in England.
Also, over the last three centuries the English language  46  thousands of new words for things that weren’t known  47 . And often, American and English people used two  48  names for them. A tin can (洋铁罐头) is called “tin” for short in England, but a “can” in America. The word “radio” is  49  all over the world, including America. But many English people call it a “wireless”. And almost anything having something to do  50  cars, railroads, etc.  51  different names in British and American English．
But now American and British English may be growing closer together. One  52  is the large amount (数量) of American speech that British people hear daily in movies, on television, or  53  travelers.  54  this, Americans seem to be influencing (影响) the British more and more. So some day, English may even be  55  on both sides of the Atlantic (大西洋).  
36．A. following     B. recent       C. oldest        D. last
37．A. such              B. too                C. so                 D. great
38．A. either            B. both               C. neither          D. two
39．A. hardly            B. difficulty        C. clearly          D. easily
40．A. with              B. from                C. to               D. and
41．A. disappeared   B. were disappeared   C. spoke   D. were spoken
42．A. not                B. hardly              C. yet             D. still
43．A. America         B. the two countries   C. England     D. British
44．A. word              B. forms              C. ones             D. ways
45．A. another           B. also planted     C. a plant        D. a kind of food
46．A. added          B. has added            C. discovered     D. has discovered
47．A. anywhere    B. in some countries  C. before     D. for centuries
48．A. new              B. short                 C. different      D. surprising
49．A. produced       B. made                 C. developed      D. used
50．A. to                B. away                 C. with             D. from
51．A. has              B. have                 C. has given       D. was given
52．A. thing           B. cause                C. reason           D. expression
53．A. from            B. through             C. on                D. by
54．A. For              B. Because             C. Besides         D. Because of
55．A. different         B. more different   C. the same         D. more useful

As he was too fat, he tried several shirts _______ but ____ fitted him.

A. on; none       B. in; some     C. on; some       D. in; none

I used to think that a good vacation meant staying in fancy hotels, eating at the nicest restaurants, and coming back with a darker skin and a suitcase filled with   36  . I also thought in order for it to be great, it had to be  37 . A few years and ten countries later, I now realize that  38  could be further from the truth.

Something tells me that Wu Jiangping—a Chinese girl who recently travelled across      Europe on just 15,000 yuan — would  39  my change of heart. Many would think it is  40  to design a 20-day trip through 9 European countries on such a meager budget, but that’s exactly what Miss Wu did! The success of her adventure boils down to three things — planning,  41  and attitude.

Wu Jiangping made a careful and detailed  42  well in advance, which included booking her flights with a low-cost budget  43 . It’s important to research various transportation options when travelling on a tight budget. What is easiest and fastest usually isn’t  44 .

When it  45  to priorities, a budget traveller must value the experience of travelling over the expensive luxuries that one might desire on vacation. This might mean trading a cozy bed in a hotel for a  46  bunk in a hostel.  47 , this often means that you get to share a room with like-minded fellow travellers, and, in my experience, you are likely to make lifelong friends in the process.

Of course, travelling often involves challenges and unexpected problems.  48 , Miss Wu found herself trapped in Florence, Italy when the cold current  49  Europe in February. Even when there are no real problems,  50  arriving in an unfamiliar country where you don’t speak the language and you can’t even ask for directions  51  be a discomforting experience. However,  52  you have a spirit of adventure, getting lost may  53  fascinating discoveries! When travelling, simply wandering the streets, trying the local food, and taking in the sights, sounds and smells around you can make for an extraordinary and unforgettable day. When you return home, your  54  — good, bad and bittersweet — are  55  you treasure the most. There is no greater souvenir than the lingering memory of your adventure.

36. A. books         B. souvenirs          C. clothes             D. food

37. A. cheap          B. alone         C. expensive D. faraway

38. A. nothing       B. anything           C. something         D. everything

39. A. agree with   B. deal with    C. put up with       D. come up with

40. A. simple         B. impossible C. essential           D. inevitable

41. A. traditions     B. advantages        C. privilege           D. priorities

42. A. decision      B. judgment          C. plan          D. conclusion

43. A. airline          B. company   C. shop         D. railway

44. A. the favorite B. the best     C. the worst   D. the cheapest

45. A. takes           B. comes              C. goes          D. means

46. A. luxurious     B. fantastic           C. comfortable      D. simple

47. A. Similarly      B. Definitely          C. Obviously D. Fortunately

48. A. At a time     B. In some time         C. At one point      D. Beside the point

49. A. swept         B. pushed             C. attracted    D. rolled

50. A. absolutely    B. occasionally      C. frequently D. simply

51. A. can             B. shall                     C. need          D. ought

52. A. as far as      B. as well as          C. as long as D. as good as

53. A. arise from   B. result from        C. subscribe to      D. lead to

54. A. thoughts      B. memories          C. minds               D. insights

55. A. that             B. which                   C. whatever          D. what

III. Cloze test 完形填空 1’ * 20 = 20’

    阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从26－45各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中选出能填入相应空白处的最佳选项。

    People from Great Britain brought the English language to North America in the 16th and 17th centuries. And in the  36  300 years, there were  37  many changes in  38  places that now people can  39  tell an English person  40  an American in the way he or she talks.

    Many old words  41  in England but were kept in America. For example, 300 years ago people in Great Britain got their water from something they called either a

“faucet”, a “spigot”, or a “tap”. All these words are  42  heard in different parts of America, but only “tap” is still common in  43 . Americans often made up new words or changed old  44 . “Corn” is one kind of plant in America and  45  in England.

    Also, over the last three centuries the English language  46  thousands of new words for things that weren’t known  47 . And often, American and English people used two  48  names for them. A tin can (洋铁罐头) is called “tin” for short in England, but a “can” in America. The word “radio” is  49  all over the world, including America. But many English people call it a “wireless”. And almost anything having something to do  50  cars, railroads, etc.  51  different names in British and American English．

But now American and British English may be growing closer together. One  52  is the large amount (数量) of American speech that British people hear daily in movies, on television, or  53  travelers.  54  this, Americans seem to be influencing (影响) the British more and more. So some day, English may even be  55  on both sides of the Atlantic (大西洋).  

36．A. following     B. recent       C. oldest        D. last

37．A. such              B. too                C. so                 D. great

38．A. either            B. both               C. neither          D. two

39．A. hardly            B. difficulty        C. clearly          D. easily

40．A. with              B. from                C. to               D. and

41．A. disappeared   B. were disappeared   C. spoke   D. were spoken

42．A. not                B. hardly              C. yet             D. still

43．A. America         B. the two countries   C. England     D. British

44．A. word              B. forms              C. ones             D. ways

45．A. another           B. also planted     C. a plant        D. a kind of food

46．A. added          B. has added             C. discovered     D. has discovered

47．A. anywhere    B. in some countries  C. before     D. for centuries

48．A. new              B. short                 C. different      D. surprising

49．A. produced       B. made                 C. developed      D. used

50．A. to                B. away                 C. with             D. from

51．A. has              B. have                 C. has given       D. was given

52．A. thing           B. cause                C. reason           D. expression

53．A. from            B. through             C. on                D. by

54．A. For              B. Because             C. Besides         D. Because of

55．A. different         B. more different   C. the same         D. more useful