Working the land一、閱讀理解閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的四個(gè)選項(xiàng)(A、B、C和D)中，選出最佳選項(xiàng)。He had more than 160 reports as a reporter on the Metro desk and more than 170 in 19 months as a national journalist based in Kansas City，Mo.But perhaps the most important piece of writing that AG.Sulzberger did for The New York Times before Wednesdaywhen he was named deputy publisherwas not an article and was not published in The Times，but was all about The Times.That work came to be known as the “innovation(創(chuàng)新)report”，which zeroed in on the importance of a digital future for the newspaper his family has owned since 1896 and said The Times risked losing its leading place if it did not make sweeping changes.In a conversation in his office on Wednesday，Mr.Sulzberger said he saw the innovation report and the thinking that led to his conclusions as“a wakeup call to the newsroom that we were at risk of missing the moment”“It was always easy to see how changes will endanger the traditions of the place，”he said，“but what became really clear to me was not changing was the more dangerous course if we cared about the traditions of the place.”Unlike some of the former deputy publishers in his role，Mr.Sulzberger has been more experienced in the newsroom than in advertising or consumer marketing.Still，his colleagues described him as a quick study whose modesty masked deep inner confidence.Besides，in the newsroom or out on an assignment，Mr.Sulzberger did not show off his connection to The Times owners.“I recognized the name.”said Vincent Bova，a video editor who figured in a feature article that Mr.Sulzberger wrote in 2010.“I mean，I knew I was dealing with royalty.There was no reason for me to bring that up with him，and he didnt.”So Mr.Sulzberger，in some way，has qualified himself for the position since long time ago.1A.G.Sulzberger wrote the“innovation report”mainly to _.Aurge revolutions in The TimesBgain the position of deputy publisherCpromote changes in New York CityDshow directions to his family future2What is the biggest threat to traditional media according to Mr.Sulzberger?AScientific developments.BRapid social changes.CTheir own stubbornness.DDecreasing readers.3How does the author show us what Mr.Sulzberger is like in the last paragraph?ABy paring him with others.BBy interviewing him in person.CBy giving examples of his routines.DBy quoting ments from others.4What does the author think of Mr.Sulzberger according to the passage?ACasual. BObjective.CAdmirable. DCritical.【解題導(dǎo)語】本篇文章屬于人物介紹類，介紹了著名出版人A.G.Sulzberger 對(duì)紐約時(shí)報(bào)的重要貢獻(xiàn)，還介紹了他提出的“創(chuàng)新報(bào)道”理論以及他人對(duì)他的評(píng)價(jià)。1A考查推理判斷。根據(jù)第二段“That work came to be known as the innovation(創(chuàng)新)report ，which zeroed in on the importance of a digital future.The Times risked losing its leading place if it did not make sweeping changes”可知，“創(chuàng)新報(bào)道”關(guān)注報(bào)紙數(shù)字化未來的重要性，紐約時(shí)報(bào)如果不改革，則將面臨危機(jī)。據(jù)此可以判斷，A.G.Sulzberger提及“創(chuàng)新報(bào)道”的目的是敦促紐約時(shí)報(bào)進(jìn)行變革，故A項(xiàng)正確。2C考查推理判斷。根據(jù)第二段中的“and said The Times risked losing its leading place if it did not make sweeping changes”和文章中提到的“innovation report”可知，A.G.Sulzberger認(rèn)為紐約時(shí)報(bào)如果不做出變革，則將面臨危機(jī)；據(jù)此可以判斷，A.G.Sulzberger認(rèn)為傳統(tǒng)媒體面臨的最大的問題是它們固執(zhí)己見，不思變革，故C項(xiàng)正確。3D考查寫作方法。通讀最后一段可知，該段第二句介紹了同事對(duì)A.G.Sulzberger的評(píng)價(jià)，第四句和第五句介紹了視頻編輯Vincent Bova對(duì)他的評(píng)價(jià)；據(jù)此可以判斷，最后一段是通過別人的評(píng)價(jià)來描述A.G.Sulzberger的，故D項(xiàng)正確。4C考查觀點(diǎn)態(tài)度。通讀全文可知， AG.Sulzberger提出“創(chuàng)新報(bào)道”理論并前瞻性地認(rèn)識(shí)到數(shù)字化時(shí)代對(duì)傳統(tǒng)媒體的影響，意識(shí)到傳統(tǒng)媒體變革的重要意義；據(jù)此可以判斷，作者對(duì)A.G.Sulzberger的態(tài)度是欽佩的，故C項(xiàng)正確。二、單句語法填空1(2017江蘇高考)_(determine) where we are in relation to our surroundings remains an essential skill for our survival.答案：Determining分析句子結(jié)構(gòu)可知，應(yīng)用動(dòng)名詞短語作主語，即本句中Determining where we are in relation to our surroundings作主語，remains是謂語動(dòng)詞。2The _(produce) of coffee beans is a huge, profitable business.答案：production由設(shè)空前的“the”和后面的“of”可知，應(yīng)填所給詞的名詞形式。production “生產(chǎn)；制造”。3Nowadays, children have more _(free); they can do whatever they like.答案：freedomfreedom 名詞“自由”，在本句中作賓語。4Cats can help rid the home _mice.答案：ofrid . of “使擺脫或除去”。5A heavy fire reduced 90 percent of the houses _ashes.答案：toreduce . to . “使淪為”。6I bitterly _(regret) that I had missed the wonderful film.答案：regretted所填詞由bitterly(副詞)修飾，且由從句中had missed可知，此處用動(dòng)詞的一般過去時(shí)。7It is _(disturb) to think about so much work to do.答案：disturbingdisturbing “令人不安的”，在句中作表語。8The discovery of new evidence led to the thiefs _(catch)答案：being caught本句中，lead to后接名詞或動(dòng)名詞(短語)，且the thief和catch存在被動(dòng)關(guān)系，故填being caught，即動(dòng)名詞的被動(dòng)結(jié)構(gòu)，作lead to的賓語。9I am not _(satisfy) with the way he cut my hair.答案：satisfiedbe satisfied with . 為固定短語，意為“對(duì)感到滿意”。10Though he is young, he is struggling _(support) a large family.答案：to supportstruggle to do sth. “努力做某事”。三、完形填空閱讀下面短文，從短文后各題所給的A、B、C和D四個(gè)選項(xiàng)中，選出可能填入空白處的最佳選項(xiàng)。(2018廣東佛山市檢測(cè))A Letter to My DadFour years ago we found out about the cancer growing inside you.You told me the news that it had already spread and that you didnt know how long you had _1_.I was still at university.A parent dying was something that happened to _2_ peoplepeople older than me.I spent the first few months in_3_.For the first time I felt_4_.I wished I could just _5_ you and take the cancer out.But there was nothing I could do.Weve been_6_.You reacted well to treatment and youre still here，though we dont know for how much _7_.Ive always wanted to say that I love you，and that Im_8_ for everything youve given me.But I cant.It feels like it is this unwritten_9_ in our fatherson relationship that_10_ it.Youre a man conservative and guarded with your _11_.You keep them to yourself and _12_ others to do the same.But I know you _13_.Ive seen your proud looks when Ive told you about my _14_ at work and school over the years.Ive seen your_15_ when things havent gone well.I remember all the offers of help.I wish we could talk about what we _16_ to each other.I wish you could tell me youre _17_ and I could tell you I love you.I wish these _18_ concepts of masculinity(男子氣概)werent so deeply _19_ in both of us.Maybe we will still see our way to that _20_ before you go.But whatever the case，I just need to say itI love you，and thank you.1A.waited BleftCsuffered Dstayed2A.any BfewCother Dall3A.doubt BangerCvain Dshock4A.powerless BnervousClost Dbored5A.reach into Bturn toCstand by Dlook into6A.confused BluckyCactive Dhopeless7A.better BdeeperClonger Dfurther8A.eager BgratefulCregretful Ddesperate9A.letter BwordCidea Drule10A.prevents BchangesCdestroys Dtransforms11A.illnesses BfeelingsCbelongings Dopinions12A.require BexpectCallow Dpersuade13A.lie BunderstandCcare Dfear14A.achievements BdifficultiesCgoals Dexperiences15A.power BangerCcuriosity Dconcern16A.have BgiveCleave Dmean17A.conservative BbraveCproud Dhelpful18A.absurd BimportantCuseful Dpopular19A.lost BtrappedCrooted Dcovered20A.situation BsolutionCachievement Dconversation【解題導(dǎo)語】你以為你對(duì)他的愛很深沉，這是你了解的；你不了解的是，他對(duì)你的愛比你的深沉一萬倍。對(duì)父母的愛，要怎么才說得出口？別太晚。如果沒有勇氣當(dāng)面表達(dá)，就寫封信來告訴他。1B四年前作者發(fā)現(xiàn)父親身患癌癥，癌細(xì)胞已經(jīng)擴(kuò)散，因此，此處指不知道還能活多久。how long you had left是“你還剩下多長時(shí)間”的意思，left用作后置定語。故選B項(xiàng)。2C根據(jù)該空后的people older than me可判斷，作者以為父(母)親垂死這件事只會(huì)發(fā)生在比他年齡更大的人身上。故選C項(xiàng)。3Din doubt意為“懷疑”；in anger意為“生氣地”；in vain 意為“徒勞無益地”；in shock意為“震驚地；吃驚地”。聽到父親患癌這件事，作者當(dāng)然是長時(shí)間地感到震驚。故選D項(xiàng)。刷有所得方法：做完形填空題時(shí)，有些題要注意該空前后的介詞、副詞等。有時(shí)需要分別把選項(xiàng)與前后的介詞、副詞相搭配，再判斷它們搭配后哪個(gè)短語的意思更符合上下文的邏輯。4A根據(jù)下文But there was nothing I could do.可知，作者什么都做不了，由此可推測(cè)，此處指作者感到無能為力。powerless意為“無能為力的”；nervous意為“緊張不安的；焦慮的”；lost意為“迷路的；不知所措的”；bored意為“厭煩的；煩悶的”。根據(jù)語境可知選A項(xiàng)。5A根據(jù)下文and take the cancer out可知，此處指作者希望可以進(jìn)入父親的身體拿走癌細(xì)胞。reach into意為“伸進(jìn)；伸入”；turn to意為“轉(zhuǎn)向；求助于”；stand by意為“袖手旁觀；支持”；look into意為“調(diào)查”。故選A項(xiàng)。6B根據(jù)該空后面的You reacted well to treatment and youre still here可知，作者的父親對(duì)治療反應(yīng)很好并且依然還活著，所以作者一家感覺是幸運(yùn)的(lucky)。故選B項(xiàng)。confused意為“困惑的；混亂的”；active意為“積極的”；hopeless意為“沒有希望的”。7C父親的治療效果很好，“我們”很幸運(yùn)，雖然不知道父親還能堅(jiān)持多久，但是他還活著。better意為“更好”；deeper意為“更深”；longer意為“更長久”；further意為“更遠(yuǎn)”。故選C項(xiàng)。8B根據(jù)設(shè)空后的everything youve given me可知，作者在此表達(dá)對(duì)父親的感激之情。eager意為“渴望的；熱切的”；grateful意為“感激的”；regretful意為“遺憾的；后悔的”；desperate意為“絕望的”。故選B項(xiàng)。9D句意為：好像在我們的父子關(guān)系上就是這不成文的規(guī)則阻止了這句話被說出口。unwritten rule意為“不成文的規(guī)則”，符合語境。故選D項(xiàng)。10A根據(jù)下文的Youre a man conservative和You keep them to yourself可知，父親很保守，所以這一不成文的規(guī)則阻止了父愛的表達(dá)。prevent意為“阻止；防止”；change意為“改變”；destroy 意為“破壞；摧毀”；transform意為“使改觀；使轉(zhuǎn)化”。故選A項(xiàng)。11Bguarded意為“謹(jǐn)慎的”，結(jié)合下文的You keep them to yourself可知，此處指父親是一個(gè)保守的、對(duì)情感(feelings)謹(jǐn)慎的人。conservative and guarded with your feelings作后置定語，修飾前面的a man。故選B項(xiàng)。illness意為“疾病”；belongings意為“所有物”；opinion意為“觀點(diǎn)”。12B根據(jù)前文對(duì)父親的描述conservative, guarded with your _可知，父親收斂自己的感情，希望別人也這樣做。require意為“要求”；expect意為“期望；盼望”；allow意為“允許”；persuade意為“勸說；說服”。故選B項(xiàng)。13C根據(jù)下文的Ive seen your proud looks可知，父親是很在意兒子的。lie意為“撒謊”；understand意為“理解”；care意為“在意；在乎”；fear意為“害怕”。故選C項(xiàng)。14A根據(jù)前面的your proud looks可知，父親自豪的應(yīng)該是作者取得的成就(achievements)。故選A項(xiàng)。difficulty意為“困難”；goal意為“目標(biāo)”；experience意為“經(jīng)歷”。15D根據(jù)設(shè)空后的when things havent gone well及I remember all the offers of help.可知，當(dāng)事情進(jìn)展不順利時(shí)，父親會(huì)主動(dòng)提供幫助，因此可知，父親是關(guān)心兒子的。power意為“力量；權(quán)力”；anger意為“憤怒；生氣”；curiosity意為“好奇心”；concern意為“擔(dān)心；憂慮”。故選D項(xiàng)。16D結(jié)合下文I wish you could tell me youre _ and I could tell you I love you.可知，作者希望父親能夠告訴他父親是如何想的，作者也能告訴父親作者愛他。由此可推測(cè)，此處指作者希望能夠與父親談?wù)撍麄儗?duì)彼此意味著(mean)什么。故選D項(xiàng)。17C根據(jù)上文的your proud looks可知，此處指作者希望父親能夠告訴他父親為他而自豪。conservative意為“守舊的；保守的”；brave意為“勇敢的”；proud 意為“驕傲的；自豪的”；helpful 意為“有幫助的”。故選C項(xiàng)。18A根據(jù)上一題解析及空后的masculinity可知，此處指作者希望這些荒謬的大男子觀念不會(huì)在他和父親的心中根深蒂固。absurd意為“荒唐的；可笑的”，符合語境。故選A項(xiàng)。important意為“重要的”；useful意為“有用的”；popular意為“流行的”。19C根據(jù)語境可知，此處指作者希望這樣的大男子觀念不要根深蒂固。lost in意為“迷失在”；trapped in意為“陷入”；rooted in意為“植根于；深植于”；covered in意為“被覆蓋”故選C項(xiàng)。20D根據(jù)上文的talk about可知，此處指作者與父親的談話(conversation)。故選D項(xiàng)。四、單句改錯(cuò)1They focused all their attention to finding a solution to the problem._答案：第一個(gè)toonfocus ones attention on (doing) sth.“集中精力(做)某事”。2They equipped with two sharp axes and set off for the forest._答案：They后加were或equipped后加themselvesbe equipped with和equip oneself with . “配備有”。3Some people say that Chinese tend to be satisfying with what they have._答案：satisfyingsatisfiedbe satisfied with “對(duì)感到滿意”，主語通常為人。4Thanks for the success of the business, we can afford a holiday this year._答案：fortothanks to “多虧了；由于”。5She would rather to buy her clothes through the Internet than in the supermarket._答案：去掉towould rather do A than do B “比起做B更愿意做A”。五、短文改錯(cuò)(2017合肥市第一次教學(xué)質(zhì)量檢測(cè))I still remember the first day I e to this new school.Everything was new to me，what made me realize I was no longer a small child.I had to depend on me.Luckily，I made several good friend.Their interests were similar with mine.I had great English teacher，Maggie. She let me know the important of English.So I decided to learn English hardly.Although it was very difficult at first，but with the help of my teacher，I made rapidly progress.Just as the old saying goes，“Where there is a will，there is a way.”【答案】I still remember the first day I to this new school.Everything was new to me， made me realize I was no longer a small child.I had to depend on .Luckily，I made several good .Their interests were similar mine.I had great English teacher，Maggie.She let me know the of English.So I decided to learn English .Although it was very difficult at first， with the help of my teacher，I made progress.Just as the old saying goes，“Where there is a will，there is a way.”第一處：ecame?？疾闀r(shí)態(tài)。本句話敘述我第一次來到這所學(xué)校的情景，應(yīng)該用一般過去時(shí)。第二處：whatwhich。考查關(guān)系代詞。分析句子結(jié)構(gòu)可知，此處應(yīng)用which引導(dǎo)非限制性定語從句，修飾前面的句子“Everything was new to me”。第三處：memyself。考查代詞。句意：我不得不依靠我自己。當(dāng)主語和賓語指的是同一個(gè)人的時(shí)候，賓語要用反身代詞。第四處：friendfriends?？疾槊~的數(shù)。由前面的several(幾個(gè))可知，此處應(yīng)用名詞的復(fù)數(shù)形式。第五處：withto。考查固定搭配。be similar to.意為“與相似”，為固定搭配。第六處：great前加a。考查冠詞。句意：我有一位了不起的英語老師Maggie。此處表泛指，應(yīng)用不定冠詞。第七處：importantimportance?？疾槊~。句意：她讓我認(rèn)識(shí)到英語的重要性。由定冠詞the可知，此處應(yīng)用名詞。第八處：hardlyhard?？疾楦痹~。句意：因此我決定努力學(xué)習(xí)英語。hard意為“努力地”，hardly意為“幾乎不”。根據(jù)句意可知，應(yīng)用hard。第九處：刪除but?？疾檫B詞。although意為“盡管”，不與but連用，因此刪除but。第十處：rapidlyrapid?？疾樾稳菰~。修飾名詞應(yīng)用形容詞，因此將rapidly改為rapid。