2021年上海中考英语一模专题汇编专题02 选词填空 (学生版)

选词填空

Ⅲ.

（2021年徐汇区一模）Complete the following passage with the words or phrases in the box. Each word

or phrase can only be used once.

A. properly B. victory C. explore D. existed E. contained

Lighthouses are structures along the shorelines of large bodies of water. For tourists, lighthouses can be an

interesting place to visit. ___16___ , and photograph. For historians, they are a window to the past and reminder of

a different way of life. For sailors and ship captains, they are a sign of safety. They can protect a boat from running

aground（搁浅）at night or other times when there is a fog or a storm.

Originally, lighthouses were built with rooms for the lighthouse keeper. It was the job of the keeper to make

sure that it was always working ___17___ . Although it could be lonely at times, it was an important job. Today,

almost all lighthouses are automated, which means that there is no need for lighthouse keepers.

No one is certain when lighthouses first ___18___ . We do know that lighthouses is probably more than 3,000

years old. An epic Greek poem titled The Iliad was written by a man named Homer around 1200 B.C. In the poem,

Homer refers to a lighthouse, giving modern scholars an idea of how long lighthouses have been a part of human

life.

Early lighthouses were quite different from today’s lighthouses. They were usually made of iron baskets that

were Suspended from long poles. The baskets ___19___ burning coal or wood. In the 1700s, these baskets were

taken the place of by oil or gas lanterns. When electricity was invented, the lanterns were changed into electric

beacons（灯标）.

ional B. observe C. reference D. rough E. appearance

In 1822 a French physicist named Augustin Fresnel invented a lens

（透镜） that would prove to be very

important in lighthouse technology. With the invention of the Fresnel lens, it became possible to make a beam of

light reach as far as 28 miles from shore!

Lighthouse beam can be used to help sailors identify the lighthouse and their own location. Sailors can

___20___ the patterns and lengths of lights from the lighthouse. Then they look it up in a ___21___ book that will

tell them which lighthouse they have seen. During the day, sailors can identify lighthouses simply by their

___22___ . Some are short and fat, while others are tall and thin. They can be made of many different materials,

such as wood, stone, brick and steel. The patterns also differ greatly. Some lighthouses are painted with stripes or a

series of diamond shapes that make them look different. Others can be recognized by their shape—round, square or

rectangular.

Many lighthouses are not in use. They are sometimes changed into museums, inns, ___23___ centers, or even

private homes. If you ever have a chance to visit one, getting glimpse of history is worth the trip.

,

（2021年静安一模）Complete the following passages with the words in the box. Each can only be used once（每空限填一词，每词只能填一次）

A. exercise B. beat C. spread D. influence E.

weaker

Internet use became popular in the 1990s. As it ___21___, it changed the way we get information. It also

changed the way we communicate. Now, some scientists believe that the use of the Internet may be changing our

brains. We might learn and interact differently.

Why do some scientists believe this? Many people spend hours on the Internet each day. They spend less time

doing things that may ___22___ different parts of their brains. As a result, people lose their social skills. Without

using these skills, parts of the brain may become ___23___. This could lead to social awkwardness. It might also

cause people to spend too much time alone. Some scientists say the ___24___ is strongest in so-called “digital

natives”. These are people in their teens and 20s who have grown up with the Internet.

A. messages B. experiences C. aware of D. familiar with E.

actually

No one is sure about how a person’s ___25___ affect the brain. Some scientists suggest that Internet use is

___26___ good for the brain. Mizuko Ito says that by hanging out online with friends, teens learn important skills.

For example, teens become ___27___ what is OK to post on the Internet.

What do teens think of all of this? A 19-year-old boy John Rowe believes that the effect of the Internet

depends entirely on the person. Rowe is a “digital native”. He spends between 6 and 12 hours on the Internet each

day. For part of that time, he plays games and sends instant ___28___ to his friends. Has this changed his social

skills? He himself says that it has not. He also spends several hours with his friends each day. This gives him a

chance to communicate face to face. “If I didn’t actively go out and try to spend time with friends, I wouldn’t have

the social skills that I do,”said Rowe. “You can’t just give up on having normal friends that you see each day.”

Ⅲ.

（2021年杨浦区一模）Complete the following passage with the words or phrases in the box. Each can

only be used once.

A major B. process C. produce D. invention E. as well as

Chinese animation has a history of over 80 years, starting with the “Wan Brothers” who started to____16____

Chinese cartoon films in the 1920s in many kinds of categories, such as puppet, paper-cut and so on.

Ink-wash animation is a ____17____ part of it. When it first appeared in the 1960s, it was a breakthrough in

.

the form of expression and aesthetic（美学的）conception in animated area. Two ink-wash films called “Tadpoles

Searching for Mother” and “Cowherd’s Flute,”, with Te Wei as art director and Qian Jiajun as technical director

developed a high reputation both at home and abroad.

The former received the Best Animated Film Prize at the First Hundred Flower Awards___18___winning five

international prizes, while “Cowherd’s Flute” was awarded the Golden Prize at the Odense International Fairy Tale

Film Festival in Denmark. People called ink-wash animation the “fifth Chinese___19___.”

A. roles B. amazing C. amusing D. exploring E. influenced

But even before the birth of Tadpoles Searching for Mother, another Chinese animated feature film called

Uproar in Heaven had started ____20____ a connection between Chinese traditional painting and animation. The

two-hour- long film mixed five different colors in its ____21____ , which included the Monkey King and the Jade

Emperor. It was considered an ideal combination of Disney-style films and Chinese traditional arts.

Japanese Cartoonist Osamu Tezuka, the “Godfather of Anime” said he was greatly ___22___ by Chinese ink-

wash animation. Another Japanese anime artist also commented, saying. “It is unbelievable that ink-wash pictures

could move like films. It’s ______23______!”

Ⅲ.

（2021年长宁区一模） Complete the following passage with the words or phrases in the box. Each can

only be used once.

A. advantages B. award C. educational D. grades E. explore

The members of the Science Club want to plant a vegetable garden. We think that it will be a good community

project that will not only be ___21___, but also will be fun. There will be many ___22___.

Students will learn about science. They can learn about different kinds of plants. Students would ___23___

organic gardening, ecology, botany, and other science topics.

Students will get sunshine and exercise. Gardening can be hard work. Students in all ___24___ can share the

jobs. Everyone will have a chance to feel involved.

A. support B. depends on C. likely D. responsibility E. necessary

Students will also learn about commitment(承诺) and ___25___. Gardening takes teamwork and patience. The

success of the garden ___26___ completing every task. Everyone can take pride in the results.

Finally, students will learn healthy eating habits. A lot of kids don’t like vegetables. However, if they have

helped grow the food, they will be more ___27___ to try it. Many students will be shocked to find out that they like

green, leafy stuff!

We hope that you will ___28___ our idea. Thank you for your time.

III.

（2021年虹口一模）Complete the following passage with the words or phrases in the box. Each can be

used only once.(将下列单词或者词组填入空格，每个空格限填一词，每词只能填一次)

A. on video B. thinking C. ability D. solutions E. based on

On October 30, 2019, 3M announced the results of its 2019 Young Scientist Challenge. 14-year-old Kara Fan's

spray-on bandage(喷雾绑带) beat out several other creative ___32___ to some of the world's biggest problems.

The contest, which is run by 3M and Discovery Education, is open to students in grades 5-8. Hundreds of kids

sent in ideas ___33___ . In June 2019, 10 finalists were chosen ___34___ their knowledge and ___35___ to share

their idea clearly.

The finalists were matched with a scientist. Students were given several months to improve their projects with

the help and advice of these scientists.

A. prize B. finally C. discovered D. expressed E. wounds

In October 2019, the finalists ___36___ met their scientists and other students face to face at 3M's special

science center in St. Paul, Minnesota. The students ___37___ their views in the group, and the winners were

announced.

Kara Fan from California won the big ___38___ for a special liquid bandage she created. It can be sprayed on

cuts and ___39___. One important part of Kara's bandage is nano -silver(纳米银)—silver in extremely tiny form.

Kara had to do a lot of research to get that part just right. For winning, Kara got $25,000.

III.

（2021年普陀区一模）Complete the following passages with the words in the box. Each can only be

used once(将下列单词填入空格。每空限填一词,

每词只能填一次)

A. prevent B. exercise C. avoid D. further E. aware

Get tired easily? Has a doctor said he can’t find anything wrong with you? You might be in an unhealthy state

between health and disease. Doctors often tell you to be ___32___ of the importance of forming good living habits.

It is the key to ___33___ you from being unhealthy. You need to rest, ___34___ and take part in open air activities.

They also say a balanced diet is helpful to ___35___ being unhealthy. Besides, you need to stay in a good mood.

Always think about your goals in life and how happy you are when you complete them.

A. rarely B. audience C. steps D. seriously E. loudly

Most of us are afraid of making a speech in public and don't do a good job. Here are some simple ____36____

to help you make it a great one. There are some things you need to consider ____37____. The first problem is to

find out as much as you can about your ____38____. Who are they? What do they know about the subject of your

speech? Put yourself in their shoes as you prepare for it. Then try to arrange your material so that what you say will

be easy to follow. Use as many examples as possible. Remember to speak slowly and ____39____ to make

everyone hear you clearly. Don't talk over their heads or talk down to them.

III.

（2021年闵行一模）Complete the following passages with the words in the box. Each can only be used

once(每空限填一词，每词只能填一次)

A. draw conclusions B. wonderful C. various D. talents E. divided into

Some literary characters capture the imagination of readers. Their adventures, experiences, ___16___ and

personalities make them unforgettable. Detective Sherlock Holmes is one of these. Author Arthur Conan Doyle

created Holmes in 1887. He was intelligent. His ability to notice details, put them together and ___17___ amazed

everyone. He first appeared in the story

A Study in Scarlet. The story also introduced Dr. John Watson and how he

came to live with Holmes and be part of his life. Watson observes that many interesting people visit Holmes at

___18___ moments during the day.

Watson tells people about this first case which involves the murders of two men. The story is ___19___ two

parts. In the first part, Holmes solves the crime and captures the killer. The second part explains why the killer

murdered his victims.

A. suddenly B. in the darkness C. invented D. importantly E. trousers

The Red-headed League is on many people's lists of their favorite Holmes stories. In this story, red-headed

businessman Jabez Wilson came to Holmes for help. Several weeks before, Wilson's young assistant, Vincent

Spaulding, showed him a newspaper advertisement. The advertisement said a company called the Red-headed

League offered highly paid work to a red-headed man. Wilson got the job and was paid 4 pounds a week for short

periods of afternoon work. Then ___20___, with no notice, the job stopped. Wilson wanted to discover what

happened. Holmes asked for a description of Spaulding and went to see him at Wilson's shop. He noticed that the

knees of Spaulding's ___21___ were dirty. Then Holmes tapped on the pavement in front of Wilson's shop. Next, he

called a police inspector and the manager of the bank that was behind Wilson's shop. The four men hid ___22___

and waited. Soon two men, one of whom was Spaulding, showed up from a tunnel cut into the vault's floor and

were captured. The two men had ___23___ the company to keep Wilson away while they dug the tunnel to the

bank vault(金库).

Ⅲ.

（2021年嘉定一模）Complete the following passage with the words or phrases in the box. Each one can

only be used once.

A. begged B. hurriedly C. ordered D. generous E. amused

A Lion lay asleep in the forest, his great head resting on his paws（爪）. A timid little Mouse came upon him

unexpectedly. She felt so frightened and ___16___ went away. Unfortunately, she ran across the Lion’s nose.

Roused from his nap, the Lion laid his huge paw angrily on the tiny creature to kill her. “Spare（饶恕）me!”

___17___ the poor Mouse. “Please let me go and some day, I will surely repay（回报）you.”

The Lion was much ___18___ to think that a Mouse could ever help him. But he was ___19___ and finally let

the Mouse go.

A. laughed B. voice C. unable D. managed E. caught

Some days later, while chasing his prey in the forest, the Lion was ___20___ in a hunter’s net and ___21___ to

free himself. He filled the forest with his angry roaring. The Mouse knew the ___22___ and quickly found the Lion

struggling in the net. She ran to one of the great ropes and bit it until it parted. Soon, the Lion was free.

Lion.”

“You ___23___ when I said I would repay you,” said the Mouse. “Now you see that even a Mouse can help a

（2021年松江区一模）Complete the following passage with the words or phrases in the box. Each can only

be used once

将下列单词或词组填入空格每空格限填一词,

每词只能填一次。

A) designed B) important C) disabled D) visitors E) success

Opened at the end of the 18th century, the Louvre(卢浮宫) is the most famous museum in France and one of

the most visited in the world. At present, it receives over 8 million ___41___ each year.

The Louvre used to be fortress(堡垒) in the 12nd century. Before it opened as a museum, King Charles V and

Philippe II lived there. When the Royal Family moved to Versailles(凡尔赛宫), the building was turned into one of

the most ___42___ museums in the world. It now covers a total area of 160, 000 square meters.

A glass pyramid(金字塔) was built in the palace's main courtyard in 1989. It was ___43___ by Ieoh Ming Pei,

a famous Chinese-American architect. When it was newly built, some people disliked it and said that it destroyed

the beauty of the palace. But the pyramid proved itself to be a great ___44___ over the years. It is now loved by

both tourists and local people. In fact, the pyramid itself has become a tourist attraction.

A) audience B) connection C) efforts D) effective E) closer

Recently, Barcelona's opera house held a concert. A string quarter(弦乐四重奏) played a piece of music to a

。

full house.

But the ___45___ was a little unusual—all 2, 292 seats were filed with potted plants. And people watched the

concert on the internet.

Eugenio Ampudia, an artist came up with the idea for the concert. Mr. Ampudia said that during the coronavirus

lockdown(新冠病毒封锁), he felt ___46___ to nature. He was happy that humans could only watch while nature

came back to fill many places. The concert was built on that idea, and got people to think about their ___47___with nature.

The event was also a way to thank Spain's health care workers. After the concert, the plants were given to

health care workers in Barcelona to thank them for their ___48___ during Spain's fight against the virus.

Ⅲ.

（2021年宝山一模）Complete the following passage with the words or phrases in the box. Each one can

only be used once.

A. gained B. characters C. rules D. adventures E. made

Comic books are an unusual kind of storybook. They tell a story using only pictures and speech bubbles or

captions. The ___21___ of these stories are usually superheroes with special abilities.

The Spider-Man comic books follow the ___22___ of a young man named Peter Parker. Peter’s parents died

when he was very young. Peter accidentally ___23___ his spider-like abilities when he was 15. After that, Peter

___24___ many clever tools himself, such as his web-shooters. He uses his skills to fight evil enemies. Peter is very

different when he is Spider-Man—He becomes strong and brave.

A. except B. also C. female D. because of E. besides

Batman is one of the world’s first superheroes. He wears special costume to make him look like a bat. He

___25___ has many clever tools to help him fight against his enemies. Batman has a friend named Robin who

always helps Batman when he is in danger. Very few people know who Batman really is ___26___ Robin.

Storm is the name of a ___27___ superhero from the X-man comic books. The X-men are born with superhero

abilities. They team together to fight their enemies. Storm got her name ___28___ her special ability to control the

weather.

Ⅲ.

（2021年浦东新区一模）Complete the following passage with the words in the box. Each can be used

only once.

A. manage B. possibly C. necessary D. plate E. bin

From shop to home-we can all make a difference

Food is something that is well grown for months before it arrives at our shops. Your food is at its best when

it’s on your ____16____, ready to be enjoyed. It’s perfect in your fridge, ready to be used. It’s at its worst when it’s

in your ____17____.

And yet in England people waste 6.5 million tons of food every year. 2/3 of them is eatable. We are not talking

about egg shells or chicken bones. We mean the last few bites that you couldn’t ___18___ completely. It’s a lot, but

we have the power to improve this situation.

Saving food means saving money, but look at a bigger picture. Reducing food waste is ____19____ for the

planet as it helps slow down global warming. Sadly, the UK is the third largest releasers of greenhouse gases in the

world.

A. ask for B. simple C. change D. extra E. go in for

By using up every bit of your food, you are doing your bit to look after the environment. Imagine what we can

achieve if we all make a ____20____.

The average family of four can save just over £60 per month by reducing their food waste. No matter you are

doing the food shop or ordering a meal at a restaurant, every decision is an opportunity to save food from waste. If

you don’t want a side salad, ___21___ your meal without it. If you won’t make good use of the ___22___ parts of

food, don’t be attracted by it. And if you can’t finish your meal, get a takeaway bag! Food is made to be loved, so

that’s what we should do.

We believe that every person has a role to play in saving food. The time is now, and the answer is ___23___:

Love food, hate waste. We’ll help you every step of the way.

III.（2021年奉贤一模） Complete the following passage with the words in the box. Each can only be used

once（将下列单词填入空格。每空格限填一词，每词只能填一次）

A. advantage B. prefer C. choose D. opportunity E. offer

Reality shows have been very popular on TV nowadays. There are dozens of different types of programmes

such as singing contests, cooking competitions or even going to live in the jungle.

Firstly, there is a lot of variety in reality TV. People at home can ___16___ which types of programme they

want to watch, depending on what they are interested in. Some people like watching talent shows or cooking

competitions while others ___17___ watching programmes about building houses or traveling around the world. In

addition, reality TV programmes are a great ___18___ to discover talented singers, dancers or chefs. Many people

who take part in these programmes get jobs as a result of being on TV. Another ___19___ is that the guests on these

shows have interesting experiences and meet new people.

A. dangerous B. follow C. successful D. winner E. break

On the other hand, some people think that reality TV is an easy way for them to become famous. However,

most ___20___ singers, actors or chefs have worked hard all their lives. They are good at their job because of

their hard work. Sometimes the people on the shows have to do really difficult or ___21___ things. The

competitions are very hard and there is only one ___22___. Another disadvantage is that some programmes always

___23___ the same format（模式）. Watching them might start to be boring after a while.

To sum up, I think that reality TV is generally good entertainment. There is a lot of variety which means there

is generally something for everyone to enjoy.

III .（2021年金山一模）Complete the following passage with the words or phrases in the box. Each can be

used only once. (将下列单词或词组填入空格。每空格限填词，每词只能填-次。)

A. regularly B. local C. at work D. really E. set up

I was born and brought up in Scotland. Three years ago, my husband and I moved to Tennessee,U.S.A, for

work. The landscape (风景) in Tennessee is wonderful. The people are friendly. However, the ____16____

language took me a few months to get used to.

One day, I was in a discussion ___17___ with Mike. Mike was an experienced model designer in our factory.

He was not a member of my team, but his team and mine worked with each other ___18___ We were discussing

how to ___19___ a model for a new machine. I listed some work that Mike needed to do.

“Mike, can you get this done in two days? It's not much work.”

“I don't care to do that, Laural!”

sed B. turned off C. turned out D. problem E. continue

I was ___20___ by this answer. It was his job. We had been discussing the next steps, and here was Mike just

pulling out!

“Mike, we need to get this done, or else we can't ___21___ ! Can you please get this done?”

Mike raised his head to look at me. “Yeah, I've told you already--- I don't care to do that!”

By this moment, I had been quite angry. “Hey, do we need to go to your boss for this?”

“What’s the ___22___ I’ve told you twice that I don’t care to do it. I will have it done by this afternoon!”

“Hmm?” I was puzzled.

It ___23___ that in West Tennessee, the phrase “I don’t care to do something” means “I don’t mind doing

something.” So Mike was agreeing with me all the time!

III.

（2021年崇明一模）Complete the following passage with the words in the box. Each can only be used

once（将下列单词填入空格。每空格限填一词，每词只能填一次）

A. memory B. travelling C. beautiful D. scientist E. experiment

Do you often take pictures during your trips? Years ago, Linda Henkel, an American ___16___, was travelling

at the Great Canyon. "When I was at the canyon's edge, someone came to the front, took a picture and walked

away," she recalls as she shares her ___17___ experience. "He didn't even look at the ___18___ views there! It's

just like. 'Got it -- Done!'

Henkel is surprised by how much people depend on pictures for their ___19___. These days people take

pictures before dinner, during friend's birthday parties, and so on. They believe taking picture will help them

remember the moment. However, according to Henkel's research, the opposite is true.

A. pretend B. rarely C. prevent D. review E. carefully

In her study, Henkel led a group of college students around a museum. She asked them to look 15 exhibits

___20___ and then to photograph 15 others. The next day, she tested the student's memory of the tour. She found

that the students remembered fewer details about the exhibits they had photographed.

Henkel explains that when people rely on their cameras, they ___21___ pay attention to the every themselves.

As a result, they often fail to remember their experiences well.

So taking pictures may ___22___ our brain from remembering things and places. But should looking over the

pictures wake up our memories? Henkel says this is true. However, it happens only we spend enough time doing it.

"In order to remember, we have to ___23___ the photo carefully." Henkel says. Unfortunan most people never

take the time to look over their digital pictures. Why? There are just too many them!

Ⅲ.（2021年黄浦一模） Complete the following passage with the words or phrases in the box. Each word or

phrase can only be used once (将下列单词或词组填入空格。每空格限填一词,

每词或词组只能填一次) (共8分)

(A)

A. record B. wild C. damaged D. escape E. safety

Search and rescue operations are underway in the US to help people affected by dozens of huge wildfires. Large

areas in California, Oregon and Washington-three states on the west coast of the country-have been badly ____46____.

Thousands of homes have been destroyed and more than 100,000 people have had to leave their homes for

____47____. Around 35 people have died and many more are injured.

The first blazes started in August. It is common for fires to happen in ____48____ and rural areas at this time of

year in the US. It is known as "fire season" and happens between June and September. However, this year's wildfires

are some of the worst on ____49____. Three of the blazes in California are now among the biggest in the state's

history. Once they started, strong winds caused the flames to spread quickly.

46.______ 47. ______ 48. ______ 49. ______

(B)

A. including B. fuel C. create D. reach E. accidentally

There are several causes for the fires. Some were started ____50____ by people, and others were caused by

lightning strikes or electrical equipment. Yet experts say the fires are particularly bad this year because of climate

change. Climate change is the long-term changes in world weather patterns, ____51____ rising temperatures. In

recent years, California has experienced drought (a long period of time without rain) and very hot temperatures. This

month, a heatwave in California saw temperatures ____52____ 49℃ in Los Angeles county. This hot, dry weather

creates ideal conditions for wildfires to spread. Another cause is the lack of forest management. This involves burning

dead trees in a controlled way so that when a fire does start, there is less ____53____ for it to burn, and it can be

more easily controlled.

50.______ 51. ______ 52. ______ 53. ______

Ⅲ. （2021年青浦一模） Complete the following passage with the words or phrases in the box. Each can be

used once.（将下列单词或词组填入空格。每空格限填一词, 每词只能填一次。）（共 8 分）

A) responses B) invitations C) received D) stay longer E) unusual

Each year, two million tourists visit the beautiful islands off the Australian coast. However, most visitors just

visit for a day. The tourism officials wanted more people to ____36____, so they decided to hire a person to live on

the islands and write about the area. They posted the job on their website and waited for ____37____.

Several months later, the tourism officials in Queensland ____38____ 35,000 applications from people all over

the world. They chose 15 top applicants and invited them to Australia. The interview was ____39____: four days of

swimming, diving, and writing blogs about the experience. In the end, they chose the best applicant: Ben Southall.

36._________37._________38._________39._________

A) adventures B) local C) explored D) recently E) such as

This was the beginning of Southall’s amazing experience. From his first day at work to his last, he ____40____

the islands. He swam in the clear, blue water and dived among the coral reefs. He visited ____41____ hotels, and he

ate at all the best restaurants, "Every day was a different experience: staying in five-star resorts, diving, water-skiing

and then writing about it." Meanwhile, people all over the world were reading his blogs.

It wasn't all fun, however. Australia is home to many poisonous animals ____42____ snakes, snider and fish.

For most of the time, Southall managed to avoid all of them. However, in the last week, his luck came to an end. A

poisonous jellyfish stung him. Luckily, he recovered and was able to finish his work.

Southall was under a lot of pressure to write about all his ____43____. He had to post videos and photos every

day, Luckily, these videos attracted more people to the islands.

40._________41._________42._________43._________