高一英语暑期作业24一．完形填空Years ago, I lost my sight completely. I would do anything for a (1) . In fact, desperate and (2) , I tried every supplement, experimental trial, diet and anything anyone (3) . All for nothing.But now, after 25 years in physical darkness, my life is (4) than ever. The change began one day, many years ago, when I drank my tea (5) , swallowing gulps（一大口）of “poor me” and wondering what my future would (6) . Then, the doorbell rang. Janet came in and brought an idea. “Have you ever thought about working as a(n) (7) ?” she said, “You speak Spanish. Go for it.”Her idea (8) me to make a phone call. And the interpreting company I contacted invited me to take a test. Thank goodness it was (9) .“We’re so (10) with the results,” the receptionist said the next day, “that we want to send you on your first (11) tomorrow. It’s in the Immigration and Naturalization Court.”That was the beginning. That was when I began to (12) possibilities where my blindness wouldn’t get (13) . The view of my world had changed. Blindness didn’t have to label me as (14) . On the contrary, the blindness improved my ability to (15) information and present a quicker and more (16) interpretation.The letters from judges, praising me for my work, (17) me for the hours I’d spent studying, memorizing, and (18) .Blindness? Not a barrier anymore. (19) , it became a handy (20) to sharpen my creativity. Not only in the courtroom, but at home, in my relationships and in the way I viewed myself.1. A. method B. cure C. suggestion D. change2. A. anxious B. delighted C. peaceful D. ashamed3. A. discovered B. offered C. recommended D. appreciated4. A. darker B. brighter C. harder D. calmer5. A. eagerly B. nervously C. bravely D. pitifully6. A. include B. need C. hold D. share7. A. assistant B. applicant C. teacher D. interpreter8. A. advised B. inspired C. permitted D. expected9. A. oral B. useful C. easy D. written10. A. moved B. impressed C. crazy D. tolerant11. A. appointment B. interview C. talk D. assignment12. A. suffer from B. leave out C. focus on D. recover from13. A. on the way B. through C. in the way D. over14. A. effective B. unproductive C. exhausted D. uncommon15. A. memorize B. check C. correct D. share16. A. fair B. accurate C. formal D. funny17. A. rewarded B. awarded C. informed D. amazed18. A. imagining B. previewing C. practicing D. performing19. A. However B. Instead C. Therefore D. Besides20. A. handle B. challenge C. description D. tool二、阅读理解As Internet users become more dependent on the Internet to store information,are people remembering less?If you know your computer will save information,why store it in your own personal memory,your brain?Experts are wondering if the Internet is changing what we remember and how.In a recent study,Professor Betsy Sparrow conducted some experiments.She and her research team wanted to know how the Internet is changing memory.In the first experiment,they gave people 40 unimportant facts to type into a computer.The first group of people understood that the computer would save the information.The second group understood that the computer would not save ter,the second group remembered the information better.People in the first group knew they could find the information again,so they did not try to remember it.In another experiment,the researchers gave people facts to remember,and told them where to find the information on the computer.The information was in a specific computer folder(文件夹).Surprisingly,people later remembered the folder location(位置)better than thefacts.When people use the Internet,they do not remember the information.Rather,they remember how to find it.This is called“transactive memory(交互记忆)”.According to Sparrow,we are not becoming people with poor memories as a result of the Internet.Instead,computer users are developing stronger transactive memories;that is, people are learning how to organize huge quantities of information so that they are able to access it at a later date.This doesn't mean we are becoming either more or less intelligent,but there is no doubt that the way we use memory is changing.21.The passage begins with two questions toA. introduce the main topicB. show the author’s attitudeC. describe how to use the InternetD. explain how to store information22.What can we learn about the first experiment?A. The Sparrow's team typed the information into a computer.B. The two groups remembered the information equally well.C. The first group did not try to remember the information.D. The second group did not understand the information.23.In transactive memory,peopleA. keep the information in mindB. change the quantity of informationC. organize information like a computerD. remember how to find the information24.What is the effect of the Internet according to Sparrow’s research?A. We are using memory differently.B. We are becoming more intelligent.C. We have poorer memories than before.D. We need a better way to access information.三、阅读七选五Taking good notes is a time-saving skill that will help you to become a better student in several ways. (25) Second, your notes are excellent materials to refer to when you are studying for a test. Third, note-taking offers variety to your study time and helps you to hold your interest.You will want to take notes during classroom discussions and while reading a textbook or doing research for a report. (26) Whenever or however you take notes, keep in mind that note-taking is a selective process. (27)The following methods may work best for you.●Read the text quickly to find the main facts and ideas in it.●Carefully read the text and watch for words that can show main points andsupporting facts.● Write your notes in your own words.● (28)● Note any questions or ideas you may have about what was said or written.As you take notes, you may want to use your own shorthand(速记). When you do, be sure that you understand your symbols(符号) and that you use them all the time. (29)A. Use words, not complete sentences.B. There are three practical note-taking methods.C. You must write your notes on separate paper.D. Otherwise, you may not be able to read your notes later.E. You will also want to develop your own method for taking notes.F. That means you must first decide what is important enough to include in your notes.G. First, the simple act of writing something down makes it easier for you to understand and remember it.四、语法填空Being open-minded can be really tough sometimes．Usually most of us (1) （bring）up with a set of similar beliefs and values throughout our lives (2) we tend to surround ourselves with people who share the same values and beliefs．However，it can be difficult when we're faced (3) ideas that challenge our own and，though we may wish (4) （be）open-minded，we may struggle with the act of it from time to time．I'd like to say I'm a (5) （fair）open-minded person，but，like most people，I do have somepretty strong views about specific topics and find it hard to sway （摇摆）from those opinions --- no matter how others might try to persuade me．Of course，I believe that having strong beliefs can be (6) wonderful thing and I believe we should all hold on to (7) we believe in，but having strong beliefs doesn't have to mean having a (8) （close）mind．Though it can be tough to do sometimes，I've always (9) （find）that when I open my mind，I've gained a lot of rewarding (10) （benefit）．五、短文改错My uncle set up a small business in our city four years ago. He is known as using iron from old cars to make beautifully art pieces. Last summer vacation, I visit him and he showed to me many of his works. Some are larger pieces looked like animals and humans, and others are smaller pieces you can put at home．He often encourages me to be creative like himself. The art tells people the important of environmental protection. What's more, it shows that even irons can be brought back to life with little creativity.。