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. |