一、语法填空
阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空。
Poor student behaviour seems to be an __1__(increase)widespread problem and I think that modern lifestyles are probably responsible for this.
In many countries，the birth rate is decreasing so that families are smaller with __2__children.These children are often spoilt，not in terms of love and attention because __3__(work)parents do not have the time for this，__4__in more material ways.They are allowed to have __5__they want，regardless of price，and to behave as they please.This means that the children grow up __6__consideration for others and without any understanding of __7__their standard of living comes from.
When they get to school age they have not learnt any selfcontrol or discipline.Teachers continually complain __8__this problem and measures __9__(take)to combat the situation.But I think the situation to the problem lies with the families，__10__need to be more aware of the future consequences of spoiling their children.
二、完形填空
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。
Recently，I flew to Las Vegas to attend a meeting.As we were about to arrive，the pilot announced with apology that there would be a slight __1__ before setting down.High desert winds had forced the airport to close all but one runway.He said that we would be__2__the city for a few minutes waiting to__3__.We were also told to remain in our seats meanwhile with our seat belts fastened because there might be a few bumps(颠簸)．Well，that few minutes turned into about four—five minutes，including a ride that would make a roller coaster(过山车)pale by comparison.
The movement was so fierce that several passengers felt__4__ and had to use airsickness bags.As you might guess，that's not a good thing to have happened in a(n)narrow space because it only __5__to increase the discomfort of the situation.
About twenty minutes into the adventure，the entire airplane became very __6__.
There was now a sense of anxiety and fear that could be__7__ noticed.Every passenger simply held on for dear life except one.A__8__was having a good time! With each bump of the __9__ ! He would let out a giggle(咯咯的笑)of delight.As I observed this，I__10__that he didn't know he was supposed to be afraid and worried about his__11__.He neither thought about the past nor about the future.Those are what we grownups have learned from__12__.He was__13__the ride because he had not yet been taught to fear it.Having understood this，I took a deep breath and__14__back into my seat，pretending I was__15__on a roller coaster.I smiled for the rest of the flight.
1．A.mistake B．delay
C．change
D．wind
2．A.watching
B．visiting
C．circling
D．crossing
3．A.arrive
B．enter
C．stop
D．land
4．A.sick
B．nervous
C．angry
D．afraid
5．A.happens
B．continues
C．fails D．serves
6．A.quiet
B．hot
C．dirty
D．crowded
7．A.partly
B．gradually
C．shortly
D．clearly
8．A.pilot
B．baby
C．guard
D．man
9．A.seats
B．passengers
C．flight
D．airplane
10．A.realized
B．hoped
C．agreed
D．insisted
11．A.health
B．safety
C．joy D．future
12．A.teachers B．books
C．experience D．practice
13．A.learning
B．taking
C．missing
D．enjoying
14．A.sat
B．lay
C．went
D．rode
15．A.nearly
B．finally
C．really
D．suddenly
三、阅读理解 专题训练(十一)
信息匹配(4)
Nicolaus，John，Jane，Victory和Lily准备选择一个酒店，以便玩得开心。从下面酒店的介绍(选项A、B、C、D、E和F)中，选出符合个人需求的最佳选择。选项中有一项是多余选项。A
The Milford Plaza Hotel offers casual dining with billiards and video games.The hotel provides fax and photocopying machines.There is a gift shop with snacks and newspapers.It is equipped with highspeed Internet access and cable television.
B
The Ramada Plaza Hotel is across the street from Madison and Penn Station.Dining options include snacks and meals.Children can stay free.Pets are not allowed.Wheelchairs are accessible.Wake up service is included.
C
The Park Central Hotel is across the street from Carnegie Hall.This hotel is two blocks from the Museum of Modern Art.Wireless Internet access is available.Wheelchairs are accessible.Children can stay free.And it provides dry cleaning service.
D
The Pickwick Arms Hotel is located in Rockefeeler center.The St.Patrick's Cathedral is near the hotel.Guestrooms are equipped with cable television and free wireless Internet access.Pets are not allowed.
E
The Central Park Hotel is near the Broadway Theater and the ice skating center.It provides dry cleaning service.Wheelchairs are accessible.Pets are allowed.
F
The Pennsylvania Hotel is located across the street from Pennsylvania Station.The hotel offers business service and dry cleaning service.There is a traditional food called “cheesecake”．The currency exchange and fax machines are available.
参考答案
1．解析：副词修饰过去分词widespread，increase的副词是increasingly。
答案：increasingly
2．解析：从句意得知出生率降低，家庭的人口减少。
答案：fewer
3．解析：working有工作的
答案：working
4．解析：not...but....是固定搭配，意为不是 ……而是……。
答案：but
5．解析：从句意得知，无论他们想要什么。
答案：whatever
6．解析：从上下文得知。
答案：without
7．解析：来自哪里，用where。
答案：where
8．解析：complain about抱怨，投诉。
答案：about
9．解析：take要做谓语，从句得知是应该采取措施。
答案：should be taken
10．解析：who 指代families，引导非限定性定语从句。
答案：who
二、
1．解析：从上下文可知，飞机要 “延迟”着陆。
答案：B
2.解析：飞机要在城市上空 “盘旋”，等待 “着陆”。
答案：C
3．解析：参看第2题解析。
答案：D
4．解析：有些乘客觉得不舒服。
答案：A
5．解析：serves：起……作用。
答案：D
6．解析：飞机里变得异常安静。
答案：A
7．解析：显而易见，人们感到焦虑和恐惧。
答案：D
8．解析：所有的人都感到焦虑，只有一个孩子很开心。
答案：B
9．解析：飞机每颠簸一次孩子就咯咯笑一次。
答案：D
10．解析：我意识到他还不懂得他应该害怕，担心他的安全。
答案：A
11．解析：参看第10题解析。
答案：B
12．解析：恐惧焦虑是我们这些成年人的经验。
答案：C
13．D
14．解析：我重新坐到座位上。
答案：A
15．解析：我假设自己真的在坐过山车。
答案：C
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