Zach Bonner is one of the first and one of the most inspiring kids.His passion(激情)is the 1 and he has been giving to those in need since he was only 6.
Several years ago,Hurricane Charley 2 near his home in Tampa,Florida.Afterward,he 3 27 pickup trucks full of water.He donated it to aid those who were displaced by the 4 .
Then Zach 5 the Little Red Wagon Foundation to focus on helping homeless kids.There are 1.3 million homeless 6 who live in the United States.“These kids don’t have a 7 .They don’t have a safe place to sleep at night,”said Zach.“They’re out on the 8 not because they want to be,but because it’s out of their control.”
Zach has led many incredible 9 in his campaign for homeless children.In fact,Zach 10 across the USA,nearly 2 500 miles,from Tampa to Los Angeles to 11 money for homeless kids.
As Zach said,“A journey of a thousand miles begins with a 12 step.Most people don’t walk a thousand miles,or 2 500,but what it really means is that we all need to take that first step to get something 13 done.”
Zach also lived outside in a box with only a sleeping bag and cardboard for 7 straight days to raise 14 for homelessness.He received over 6 000 cans of 15 food that he delivered to local homeless shelters.
1.A.disabled B.homeless
C.poor D.old
2.A.stopped B.left
C.disappeared D.struck
3.A.pushed B.drove
C.collected D.selected
4.A.hurricane B.flood
C.struggle D.failure
5.A.quit B.created
C.invited D.required
6.A.students B.animals
C.kids D.adults
7.A.home B.goal
C.hope D.school
8.A.islands B.roofs
C.stages D.streets
9.A.activities B.institutions
C.talks D.battles
10.A.sailed B.walked
C.marched D.rushed
11.A.spend B.provide
C.raise D.receive
12.A.different B.particular
C.fast D.single
13.A.big B.special
C.legal D.magical
14.A.standards B.awareness
C.data D.questions
15.A.frozen B.recycled
C.spared D.donated
【命題意圖】本語篇選自國外英文網(wǎng)站:https://inspiremykids.com/Zach-bonner-how-a-hurricane-inspired-alife-of-caring-for-the-homeless/,語篇原汁原味。本文是一篇記敘文,主題語境為人與社會。文章主要講述了美國小孩Zach Bonner 在颶風襲擊了他的家鄉(xiāng)后,開始幫助無家可歸的孩子們的故事。人與社會主題語境下的社會服務與人際溝通也是高考英語的高頻話題。本題與2020 年新高考Ⅰ卷(供山東省使用)完形填空的體裁、語篇類型一致,命題角度和考查知識點等接近。本語篇的預設(shè)難度為中等,其中考查動詞5 處,考查名詞6 處,考查形容詞4 處。命題側(cè)重于考查考生對整體故事情節(jié)的把握,尤其考查學生根據(jù)上下文對故事細節(jié)的推理判斷能力。筆者希望通過這篇文章,學生可以更好地掌握本題型的考點以及解題思路和方法,更好地解答此類題目。
【文章大意】本文是一篇記敘文。文章主要講述了一位來自美國的小孩Zach Bonner 在颶風襲擊了他的家鄉(xiāng)后,開始幫助無家可歸的孩子們的故事。
1.B 考查形容詞辨析。
【解題思路】根據(jù)第三段第一句“Then Zach 5 the Little Red Wagon Foundation to focus on helping homeless kids.”可知,他對于幫助無家可歸的孩子這件事懷有熱情,他從6 歲起就一直在幫助那些需要幫助的孩子。homeless意為“無家可歸的”。故選B。
2.D 考查動詞辨析。
【解題思路】根據(jù)第二段最后一句“He donated it to aid those who were displaced by the 4.”可知,颶風查理襲擊了他在佛羅里達州坦帕市的家附近的地區(qū)。struck意為“襲擊”。故選D。
3.C 考查動詞辨析。
【解題思路】根據(jù)“He donated it to aid those who were displaced by the 4.”可知,之后,他聚集了27 輛裝滿水的皮卡車。collected 意為“聚集”。故選C。
4.A 考查名詞辨析。
【解題思路】根據(jù)第二段第一句“Several years ago,Hurricane Charley 2 near his home in Tampa,Florida.”可知,他把水捐贈給那些在颶風中流離失所的人。hurricane 意為“颶風”。故選A。
5.B 考查動詞辨析。
【解題思路】根據(jù)后文語境可知,Zach 創(chuàng)立了小紅車基金會,致力于幫助無家可歸的孩子。created 意為“創(chuàng)建”。故選B。
6.C 考查名詞辨析。
【解題思路】根據(jù)后一句中的“they don’t have a safe place to sleep at night”可知,美國有130 萬無家可歸的孩子。kids 意為“小孩,孩子”。故選C。
7.A 考查名詞辨析。
【解題思路】根據(jù)后一句“They don’t have a safe place to sleep at night”可知,這些小孩沒有家。home 意為“家”。故選A。
8.D 考查名詞辨析。
【解題思路】根據(jù)前一句以及上文Zach 幫助無家可歸的孩子可知,他們出現(xiàn)在街上并不是因為他們想這樣,而是因為這超出了他們的控制。streets 意為“街道”。故選D。
9.A 考查名詞辨析。
【解題思路】根據(jù)本段以及本句語境可知,Zach 在為無家可歸的兒童發(fā)起的運動中領(lǐng)導了許多令人難以置信的活動。activities 意為“活動”。故選A。
10.B 考查動詞辨析。
【解題思路】根據(jù)后半句“nearly 2 500 miles,from Tampa to Los Angeles”可知,Zach 橫穿美國。walked 意為“行走”。故選B。
11.C 考查動詞辨析。
【解題思路】根據(jù)本段以及上文語境可知,Zach 是為了給無家可歸的孩子們募款。raise 意為“募款,募捐”。故選C。
12.D 考查形容詞辨析。
【解題思路】根據(jù)“A journey of a thousand miles begins with a 12 step.”可知,此處表示千里之行始于足下。single 意為“單一的”。故選D。
13.A 考查形容詞辨析。
【解題思路】根據(jù)前一句以及本句語境可知,此處表示“大多數(shù)人不會走1 000 英里,也不會走2 500 英里,但它真正的意思是,想要完成一件大事,我們需要邁出第一步。big 意為“大的”。故選A。
14.B 考查名詞辨析。
【解題思路】根據(jù)本句語境可知,Zach 還連續(xù)7 天住在一個只有睡袋和硬紙板的盒子里,以提高人們對無家可歸者的關(guān)注。awareness 意為“意識”。故選B。
15.D 考查形容詞辨析。
【解題思路】根據(jù)前一句以及本句內(nèi)容可知,他收到了6 000 多罐捐贈的食物,這些食物被送到了當?shù)氐臒o家可歸者收容所。donated 意為“捐贈的”。故選D。
【長難句分析】Most people don’t walk a thousand miles,or 2 500,but what it really means is that we all need to take that first step to get something big done.(第五段最后一句)
分析:but 連接兩個并列句;but 后為what 引導的主語從句,其中第一個that 引導表語從句。
譯文:大多數(shù)人不會走1 000 英里,也不會走2 500 英里,但它真正的意思是,想要完成一件大事,我們需要邁出第一步。
【詞匯積累】
afterward adv.之后,后來
campaign n.運動,戰(zhàn)役
deliver v.遞送,發(fā)表
【作者單位 姓名】甘肅省積石山縣民族中學 董國勇
Avani Perez,an 11-year-old boy,was fishing with his grandparents on their boat off the coast of Southern Florida.When their anchor(錨)became twisted,both grandparents jumped into the Atlantic Ocean to help 1 it.
Shortly after they entered the ocean,the strong 2 in the waters caused the grandparents to quickly 3 further and further away from the boat.Avani 4 the potential danger.
He spent a lot of time on a boat growing up,so he was 5 and did what he was taught.He called 911.
Avani was connected to emergency dispatcher(調(diào)度員)Amanda Coleman.Avani stayed on the 6 with her for an hour to help locate the 7 of the boat in the vast ocean.8,the United States Coast Guard 9 along with fishermen who were in the area.They were able to pull the grandparents out of the water to 10.
Although what Avani did may sound 11,it took a lot of bravery and 12.He said“There was no second 13.It had to happen.”
The U.S.Coast Guard 14 Avani Perez with a gold coin during a visit to Coast Guard Station Islamorada the next day.
Avani Perez’s calm 15 during a dangerous situation saved the lives of both his grandparents and himself.
1.A.tie B.rescue
C.free D.keep
2.A.current B.tendency
C.energy D.strength
3.A.swim B.run
C.float D.dive
4.A.proved B.sensed
C.believed D.considered
5.A.calm B.nervous
C.upset D.concerned
6.A.boat B.ocean
C.coast D.phone
7.A.situation B.post
C.position D.area
8.A.Gradually B.Eventually
C.Consequently D.Temporarily
9.A.responded B.returned
C.informed D.recorded
10.A.guard B.defence
C.peace D.safety
11.A.useless B.simple
C.proper D.perfect
12.A.time B.confidence
C.care D.courage
13.A.life B.reason
C.choice D.chance
14.A.realized B.recognized
C.remembered D.regarded
15.A.voices B.attitudes
C.commands D.reactions
【命題意圖】本語篇選自國外英文網(wǎng)站https://inspiremykids.com/avani-perez-11-year-old-savesgrandparents-at-sea/,語篇原汁原味。文章講述了Avani Perez 救助祖父母的故事。主題語境為人與自我,體裁為記敘文,是高考英語完形填空的常考體裁之一,人與自我主題語境下的做人與做事:優(yōu)秀品行也是高考英語的高頻話題。本題與2020 年新高考Ⅰ卷(供山東省使用)完形填空的體裁、語篇類型一致,命題角度和考查知識點等接近。本語篇的預設(shè)難度為中等,考點分布與2020 年新高考Ⅰ卷(供山東省使用)相同,其中考查名詞7 處,考查動詞5 處,考查形容詞2 處,考查副詞1 處。命題側(cè)重于考查考生對整體事件發(fā)展過程的推斷能力以及對作者情感的把握能力,尤其是對篇章整體的把握能力。本題的設(shè)誤點主要為考生對于具體情境的理解,對事件發(fā)展過程的把控的準確性,以及能否根據(jù)相應線索作出推斷和對于情感態(tài)度的把控能力。
【文章大意】本文是一篇記敘文。文章講述了一個11 歲的男孩Avani Perez 在海上遇險時沉著應對,最終營救祖父母的感人故事。
1.C 考查動詞辨析。
【解題思路】根據(jù)上文“When their anchor(錨)became twisted,both grandparents jumped into the Atlantic Ocean to help”可知,錨纏在一起,祖父母為了解開錨而跳入水中。free 意為“解開,釋放”。故選C。
2.A 考查名詞辨析。
【解題思路】根據(jù)下文“caused the grandparents to quickly 3 further and further away from the boat.”可知,急流將祖父母沖走。current 意為“水流”。故選A。
3.C 考查動詞辨析。
【解題思路】根據(jù)上文“the strong 2 in the waters caused the grandparents”可知,祖父母是漂走的。float 意為“漂流,漂移”。故選C。
4.B 考查動詞辨析。
【解題思路】根據(jù)下文“He called 911.”及空后的“the potential danger”可知,Avani 察覺到了潛在的危險。sensed 意為“意識到,察覺出”。故選B。
5.A 考查形容詞辨析。
【解題思路】根據(jù)上文“He spent a lot of time on a boat growing up”及下文“Avani Perez’s calm 15 during a dangerous situation saved the lives of both his grandparents and himself.”可知,Avani 當時很冷靜。calm 意為“冷靜的,沉著的”。故選A。
6.D 考查名詞辨析。
【解題思路】根據(jù)上文“He called 911.”及下文“with her for an hour to help locate”可知,Avani 撥通了電話,并且一個小時都在保持通話中。on the phone 意為“正在打電話”。故選D。
7.C 考查名詞辨析。
【解題思路】根據(jù)空前的“help locate”和空后的“of the boat in the vast ocean”以及故事的情境可知,Avani 在報告船的位置。position 意為“位置,方位”。故選C。
8.B 考查副詞辨析。
【解題思路】根據(jù)下文“the United States Coast Guard 9 along with fishermen who were in the area.”可知,最終美國海岸警衛(wèi)隊和漁民營救了祖父母。Eventually 意為“最后,終于”。故選B。
9.A 考查動詞辨析。
【解題思路】根據(jù)下文“They were able to pull the grandparents out of the water”可知,最終美國海岸警衛(wèi)隊做出了應對。responded 意為“回應,做出反應”。故選A。
10.D 考查名詞辨析。
【解題思路】根據(jù)下文“saved the lives of both his grandparents and himself”可知,祖父母被成功營救。safety 意為“安全處所”。故選D。
11.B 考查形容詞辨析。
【解題思路】根據(jù)上文“Although what Avani did may sound”及下文“it took a lot of bravery”可知,盡管Avani所做之事簡單但需要勇氣。simple 意為“簡單的,易做的”。故選B。
12.D 考查名詞辨析。
【解題思路】根據(jù)上文情境及“it took a lot of bravery and 12”可知,Avani 所做之事需要勇敢和勇氣。courage 意為“勇氣”。故選D。
13.C 考查名詞辨析。
【解題思路】根據(jù)下文“It had to happen.”可知,Avani 當時別無選擇。choice 意為“選擇,抉擇”。故選C。
14.B 考查動詞辨析。
【解題思路】根據(jù)下文“Avani Perez with a gold coin during a visit”可知,美國海岸警衛(wèi)隊對Avani 的做法表示贊賞。recognized 意為“贊賞,賞識”。故選B。
15.D 考查名詞辨析。
【解題思路】根據(jù)上文情境及下文“during a dangerous situation”可知,Avani 的冷靜反應使他成功地營救了祖父母。reactions 意為“反應”。故選D。
【長難句分析】Although what Avani did may sound simple,it took a lot of bravery and courage.(第五段第一句)
分析:Although 引導讓步狀語從句;what 引導的主語從句在讓步狀語從句中作主語,主句為 it took a lot of bravery and courage。
譯文:盡管Avani 所做之事聽起來簡單,但是這是需要勇敢和勇氣的。
twist v.使纏繞,繚繞
emergency n.突發(fā)事件,緊急情況
float v.漂流,漂移
sense v.感覺到,意識到,覺察出
respond v.回應,做出反應
recognize v.贊賞,賞識