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he heard a tune(曲子) a few times, he could play it. When he was young, he was a 2 of a small country music band. They played at local dances and radio station. At home Dad often got out his mandolin and played for the 3 .We three children sang along. 4 played the mandolin like my father. He could 5 your heart with the music that came out of that old mandolin. He seemed to shine when he was playing. You could see his 6 in his ability to play so well for his family. But Dad had to find another job in a factory later 7 the money he made at the band wasn39。t enough to support the family. Unluckily he had an 8 one day and lost one finger. He couldn39。t play as 9 as before. From then on, every time we asked him to play, he would make up reasons to 10 down our request. However, we missed his performance so much. 11 , he agreed and said, Okay, but remember, I can39。t hold down on the strings(琴弦) the way I 12 to.”When he played the old mandolin, it carried us back to a 13 happy time in our lives. Dad was that kind of man. 14 was what he was doing all his life. If he could give 15 to others, he would, especially his family. He was always there, sacrificing(犧牲) his time to see that his family had enough in their life.1. A. expressB. raiseC. readD. lead2. A. dancerB. memberC. driverD. friend3. A. friendsB. workmatesC. classmatesD. family4. A. NobodyB. SomebodyC. AnybodyD. Everybody5. A. shutB. touchC. coverD. hurt6. A. doubtB. truthC. prideD. worry7. A. becauseB. althoughC. soD. but8. A. actionB. accidentC. argumentD. exam9. A. deepB. fastC. wellD. loud10. A. turnB. breakC. closeD. lay11. A. NearlyB. ExactlyC. CertainlyD. Finally12. A. regrettedB. usedC. keptD. pointed13. A. carefulB. forgetfulC. cheerfulD. helpful14. A. GivingB. ReceivingC. ChangingD. 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A. productionB. pleasureC. purposeD. patience【答案】 (1)C;(2)B;(3)D;(4)A;(5)B;(6)C;(7)A;(8)B;(9)C;(10)A;(11)D;(12)B;(13)C;(14)A;(15)B; 【解析】【分析】文章大意:文章介紹了作者的父親是一個很棒的曼陀林琴手,后來由于一次事故,失去了一個手指頭,雖然受傷,對生活還是充滿希望,對家人充滿了深深的愛。 (1)句意:他不會識譜,但一首曲子只要他聽上幾次,他就可以演奏了。A 解釋;B 提高;C 讀;D 領(lǐng)導。根據(jù)下文中的語句but if he heard a tune(曲子) a few times, he could play it. 理解可知,爸爸不會識譜,read music,故選C。 (2)句意:他年輕時是一個鄉(xiāng)村小樂隊的成員。A 舞者;B 成員;C 司機;D 朋友。根據(jù)下文的語句They played at local dances and radio ,故選B。 (3)句意:在家里,爸爸經(jīng)常拿出曼陀林為我們家人彈奏。A 朋友;B 同事;C 同學;D 家人。根據(jù)句中的at home可知,爸爸在為家人彈奏,故選D。 (4)句意:沒有人像我父親那樣彈奏曼陀林。A 沒有人;B 有些人;C 任何人;D 所有人。根據(jù)下文的語句He could touch your heart with the music that came out of that old mandolin. 可知,爸爸是彈奏曼陀林最好的人,故選A。 (5)句意:他能用那老曼陀林傳來的音樂觸動你的心。A 關(guān)閉;B 接觸;C 覆蓋;D 傷害。touch one39。s heart,觸動某人的心靈,故選B。 (6)句意:你可以看到他為自己能為家人出色表演而自豪。A 懷疑;B 真理;C 驕傲;D 擔心。根據(jù)前文He seemed to shine when he was playing. 可知,爸爸在為家人彈奏時是非常榮耀的,故選C。 (7)句意:但后來爸爸不得不在工廠里找到另一份工作,因為他在樂隊賺的錢不夠養(yǎng)家。A 因為;B 盡管;C 因此;D 但是。根據(jù)語境可知,爸爸找工作的原因是在樂隊賺的錢不夠養(yǎng)家,故選A。 (8)句意:不幸的是,有一天他出了事故,失去了一根手指。A 行為;B 事故;C 爭吵;D 考試。根據(jù)下文的語句lost one finger可知,這是一場事故,故選B。 (9)句意:他彈奏得不如以前好了。A 深;B 快;C 好;D 大聲。根據(jù)前文語句lost one finger可知,少了一個手指,彈奏樂器受到了影響,不如以前好了,故選C。 (10)句意:他會編造理由拒絕我們的請求。A 變得;B 打破;C 關(guān)上;D 躺。固定短語turn down,拒絕,故選A。 (11)句意:最后,他同意了。A 幾乎;B 確切地;C 當然;D 最后。根據(jù)前文語句However, we missed his performance so much.可知,我們非常想聽爸爸彈奏樂曲,最后爸爸同意了,故選D。 (12)句意:我不能像以前那樣控制琴弦。A 懊悔;B 過去常常;C 保持;D 指向。固定短語used to do sth,過去常常做某事,故選B。 (13)句意:它使我們回到了我們生活中快樂的時光。A仔細的;B難忘的;C 快樂的;D 有用的。根據(jù)前文的語句He seemed to shine when he was playing. You could see his pride in his ability to play so well for his ,我們過去的時光是非??鞓返模蔬xC。 (14)句意:爸爸就是那種人,他一生都在付出。A 給予;B 接受;C 改變;D 索取。根據(jù)下文語句If he could give pleasure to others, he would,可知爸爸是一個善于付出的人,故選A。 (15)句意:如果他能給別人帶來快樂,他會,尤其是他的家人。A 產(chǎn)品;B 快樂;C 目的;D 耐心。根據(jù)語境可知,爸爸付出的目的就是讓家人快樂,開心,故選B。 【點評】考查完型填空題??疾樵~匯在篇章中的運用能力,答題時首先要跳過空格通讀文章掌握其大意,然后細讀文章字斟句酌逐一作答,注意考慮句型、語法、搭配、語境等因素。最后通讀一遍檢查驗證。二、閱讀理解6.閱讀理解 Edinburgh is the world39。s festival city. The city holds 12 festivals throughout the year, half of which are celebrated during the months of July and August. Hundreds of thousands of people visit the Scottish capital during the summer. Here are some of the events they can enjoy.The Edinburgh International Festival This is the original (最初的) Edinburgh festival, which began in 1947. Actors, musicians, dancers and opera singers from all over the world perform for large audiences. You need tickets for most of the festival39。s events, which take place in theaters around the city.The Edinburgh Festival Fringe This is the largest art festival in the world, with thousands of performances. Anyone can perform at the festival. Over 20,000 artists can take part. Go to the Royal Mile, one of Edinburgh39。s main streets, to watch performers such as magicians, acrobats (雜技演員) and edians. However, it can get very busy, as thousands of tourists and local (當?shù)氐模?people fill the city streets to enjoy the shows.The Edinburgh International Book Festival The largest book festival in the world began in 1983 and takes place every year in Charlotte Square Gardens in the center of Edinburgh. There are over 700 events for children and adults. You can meet many authors, talk to them, ask them to sign a book or listen to them talk about their stories.The Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival Music lovers e to this festival to enjoy musical performances all over the city. Artists perform street theater, dance and circus (馬戲) shows in amazing costumes (戲裝). Everyone can enjoy the music and dance performances.(1)What do we know from Paragraph 1? A.Edinburgh is famous for its festivals.B.Edinburgh is the capital of Wales.C.Six of Edinburgh39。s festivals are held in July.D.Summer is not the best time to visit Edinburgh.(2)Which of the following is the largest art festival in the world? A.The Edinburgh International Festival.B.The Edinburgh Festival Fringe.C.The Edinburgh International Book Festival.D.The Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival.(3)Where is the Edinburgh International Book Festival held? A.At theaters around the city.B.In the Royal Mile.C.In Charlotte Square Gardens.16