上海市各区2015-2016年初三英语二模试题分类汇编：完型填空-老师版(带答案已经校对)

B. Choose the best answer and complete the passage (选择最恰当的选项完成短文) (12分)

The British are famous for how frequently（频繁）they say

―sorry‖ — even when they make no mistakes.

Believe it or not, it is____75____the most over-used word

in the United Kingdom: whether they are sorry about the weather

or sorry because someone else has knocked into them. ____76____, a British has blurted(脱口而出) at least one apology in the past hour or two.

A recent ____77____ of more than 1,000 British finds th at the person almost says ―sorry‖ around eight times per day.

But do the British really apologize more frequently than members of other cultures? If so, what’s the reason for this special behavior?

Getting true information on the frequency of apologies in different countries is____78____ than you might think. ―There’s certainly guess that Canadians and British apologize more than Americans, but it’s difficult to study in a way that would____79____any strong facts.‖ says Karina Schumann, a psychologist(心理学家) at the University of Pittsburgh.

British society values that its members show____80____without disturbing someone else’s personal space, and without drawing attention to oneself. America, on the other hand, is a positive-politeness society, characterized by friendliness and a desire to feel part of a group.

75. A) directly B) perhaps C) forever D) rather

76. A) After all B) For example C) On average D) In return

77. A) result B) performance C) survey D) message

78. A) cheaper B) quicker C) deeper D) harder

79. A) believe B) improve C) realize D) provide

80. A) respect B) attitude C) tradition D) shame

Keys: 75-80 BCC DDA

Today some people call Amsterdam the ―City of Bicycles‖ because

it is a city which is flat and convenient for bicycles.

In the 1960s, a group of cycling fans had an idea. They believed that it would be better for everybody if only bicycles were allowed in the city centre. They were____75____that this would help to save energy, reduce pollution and provide free public transport. The group painted hundreds of bicycles____76____and placed them in public places around Amsterdam for people to use. ____77____was allowed to take them and use them for short journeys, whether he was a local or a foreigner. Wherever someone finished a journey, they wo uld leave the bike there for someone else to use. The problem was that it didn’t work—thieves took all the bicycles within weeks!

____78____, more than thirty years later, the ―white bike‖ is back in town—this time with a computer chip (芯片) to____79____its every move! To take a bicycle, you have to put a special card inside. The new ―white bike‖ is not white any more but is an unusual design with bright colours. The bikes are parked at special parking places and people who want to use them have to take them to another place that has enough room.

There is already____80____traffic in central Amsterdam, because both locals and tourists have been using the white bikes. Thanks to the good ideas of lots of people, like the cycling fans in the 1960s, many people around the world have been enjoying city centre streets without cars for many years.

75. A) awful B) wonderful C) hopeful D) thankful

76. A) black B) brown C) blue D) white

77. A) Anybody B) Everybody C) Nobody D) Somebody

78. A) Instead B) However C) For example D) After all

79. A) make B) mark C) record D) describe

80. A) heavier B) worse C) safer D) less

Keys: 75-80 CDA BCD

In Chinese, it is known as the ―precious land‖. Full of

mountains and Karst landforms (地貌), Guizhou has remained one

of China’s unspoiled places.

Last month, the southwestern province was chosen as one of the 52 ____75____ places to go in 2016 by the New York Times.

Now Guizhou is starting to present its real feel to more visitors. The opening of the Guiyang-Guangzhou high-speed railway on Dec 26, 2014 has____76____the rail journey from more than 20 hours to only about four hours.

As the China Tour Guide website noted, Guizhou’s beautiful natural scenery is ―a wonderland that you will never forget‖. The most famous scenic spot is probably the Huangguoshu Waterfall. The noise of the waterfall can be heard____77____with huge amounts of water falling down it. It’s the largest waterfall in Asia, which is 77.8 meters high and 101 meters wide. The sunlight and rainbows also____78____the waterfall’s beauty, which seems to come from another world.

Another eye-catching Guizhou attraction i s its colorful locals. The fact that people couldn’t get to the province for years helped many ethnic groups(少数民族)keep their____79____lifestyles and cultures. For example, Miao people still live in wooden houses on stilts (木桩), while the Dong people have old wind and rain bridges, giving people shelter when it rains.

While____80____is different for different ethnic group s, sour and spicy tastes are common in Guizhou cuisine. With its use of tomatoes and just a touch of chili peppers, it is loved by anyone unwilling to the spicier Sichuan cuisine.

75. A) top B) clean C) big D) kind

76. A) raised B) widened C) cut D) delayed

77. A) quickly B) clearly C) weakly D) smoothly

78. A) take away B) put on C) keep off D) add to

79. A) international B) fashionable C) traditional D) new

80. A) food B) house C) living D) dressing Keys: 75-80 ACB DCA

B. Choose the best answer and complete the passage (选择最恰当的选项完成短文) (12分)

The idea of ―When in Rome, do as the Romans do‖ was first

written about in 390 AD. It means you should abide by (遵守) the

customs of a country when you are there. You should not offend (冒犯)

people when you visit their country. You should follow some of their practices and ways.

This has become very wise advice for any traveler. It is a good idea to respect the different cultures around the world. If one understands the customs of a country, it is____75____to get around without upsetting people.

Greeting people can be very different. In African countries usually no eye contact is made. This is a sign of____76____. However in America, this could be understood as being dishonest!

When greeting someone in Germany, it needs to be formal and respectful. In Australia, however, a casual (非正式的) ―G’ day mate‖ is common.

Visiting a Russian family you may need to____77____your shoes. They would not like a gift of yellow flowers. In Germany, yellow flowers are appreciated.

In some European countries, people behave in a formal and quiet way. In some African countries, people can be loud. They may____78____use jokes and laughter in serious meetings. This is normal in their customs.

Be aware that people also use hand gestures and body language to communicate. People dance, sing, and celebrate differently. ____79____you are in a country that laughs and dances at a funeral, it may feel strange to you.

If you do not understand the local customs, you may not enjoy your time in different countries. To avoid being____80____or making people angry, it is a good idea to learn the different customs of countries before you visit. Then, when in Rome, you can do as the Romans do.

75. A) more difficult B) less comfortable C) easier D) quicker

76. A) responsibility B) trust C) friendship D) respect

77. A) take off B) take up C) take away D) take out

78. A) usually B) also C) seldom D) already