语法填空1A new university course is about the study of selfies __1__ (take) on cellphones. The goal is to analyze __2__ (it) cultural meaning and self－expression in the modern world.The course began at the University of Southern California. And it attracted people __3__ (huge). It is Professor Mark Marino __4__ teaches the course. He defended the __5__ (important) to understand the phenomenon that boomed with the advent (流行) of smartphone s. “My students are learning that selfies __6__ (become) part of the communication process by this time，” Mark said, “and there are parts of our identity that are being read regardless of how we try to portray ourselves. So the course is very popular __7__ some students.”As part of the course, students have to take five self­portraits __8__ analyze the background, their clothes, their gestures and any objects in the image. Throughout the course, they __9__ (ask) to compare their selfies with those of other students and well­known people, like Beyonce, __10__ singer who often posts selfies on social media.答案：1.taken 2.its 3.hugely 4.who/that 5.importance 6.have become7.with 8.and 9.are asked 10.the语法填空2Many of my friends like fall and take it as their favorite season. Last weekend, I went outdoors and soon __1__ (find) a deeper appreciation for this season.The change of leaf colors is a common reason given __2__ the love of fall. Each tree reacts __3__ (different) to the change of the season. Some shed their leaves in hopes of reproducing; however, other __4__ (tree) remain green for as long as possible to gain additional energy from the sun to survive the winter. This effect __5__ (call) the flight­or­fight response.Fall is a time of __6__ (reflect) and preparation for the year ahead. I have found a meaning of fall for me. I'm __7__ 18­year­old boy in the final year of high school and my life is a work in progress. There are times I want to give up, but then I look around me and realize life keeps __8__ (move). The natural cycle of life is beautiful and doesn't stop growing so I have to learn to keep up.The meaning of fall is different for each person. I encourage you __9__ (go) out to follow some path or sidewalk and discover __10__ fall means to you. 答案：1.found 2.for 3.differently 4.trees 5.is called 6．reflection 7.an 8.moving 9.to go 10.what语法填空3I have the greatest job in the world. I travel to unusual places and work alongside people from all over the world.__1__my job is occasionally dangerous, I don't mind because danger excites me and makes me feel alive.I__2__(appoint) as a volcanologist working for the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory twenty years ago. My job is collecting information for a database about Mount Kilauea,__3__is one of the most active volcanoes in Hawaii. Having collected and evaluated the information, I help other volcanologists to predict__4__lava from the volcano will flow next and how fast. Our work has saved many lives because people __5__the path of the lava can be warned to leave their houses.__6__ (fortunate), we cannot move their homes out of the way, and many houses have been covered with lava or burned to__7__ ground.Today, I am just__8__enthusiastic about my job as the day I first started. __9__ (study) volcanoes now for many years, I am still amazed__10__their beauty as well as their potential to cause great damage.答案：1.Although/Though 2.was appointed 3.which 4.where 5.in6.Unfortunately7.the8.as9.Having studied 10.at/by语法填空4The Forbidden City, __1__ (locate) at the exact center of Beijing, is a place full of wonders.But more than 600 years after it was built, it's still managing __2__ (serve) up surprises because the Forbidden City has survived more than 200 earthquakes.Most structures aren't made to survive __3__ (nature) disasters, let alone those built hundreds of years ago.To show __4__ strong ancient Chinese buildings really are, a television documentary by British broadcaster Channel 4 explored the skills of the ancient building's designers. A group of Chinese carpenters and __5__ (engineer) were shown building a scale model of one of the Forbidden City's palaces, at one fifth of the size.The model __6__ (put) to the test. It was subjected to a simulated earthquake of 9.5 on the Richter scale. Instead of falling apart, the model was just moved __7__ (gentle) during the test.According to experts, the answer to the Forbidden City's strength, lies in dougong—__8__ old building method invented in China.In spite of being held together __9__ any nails or glue, dougong is perfect at __10__ (keep) structures together. So as China's most popular tourist destination, perhaps the Forbidden City should add one more thing to its list of attractions: earthquake shelter.答案：1.located 2.to serve 3.natural 4.how 5.engineers 6.was put7.gently 8.an 9.without 10.keeping语法填空5The British have many traditions but there is nothing more quintessential (典型的) than taking afternoon tea. We know the British have a love affair withdrinking tea, __1__ more than 160 million cups drunk every day, but it was the invention of afternoon tea that turned tea drinking into __2__ popular pastime.This sociable feast involves drinking good quality tea __3__ (comfort) while nibbling (小口吃) on nice sandwiches, scones with jam and cream and a selection of small cakes. And, of course, it can only happen in the afternoon! Afternoon tea, __4__ (design) as a light snack to bridge the gap between lunch and dinner, dates back to the 1840s. It went on to become a __5__ (fashion) social occasion for the upper classes.Now there is a resurgence (复苏) in its __6__ (popular) in the UK and it is available to anyone who can afford it. __7__ it can be enjoyed at home, the best way to experience it is at a smart hotel of café. But if you're thinking of visiting such a place __8__ (enjoy) a plate of sweet and tasty treats with a steaming hot brew, remember the rules you must follow to avoid __9__ (ask) to leave.Writer Henry James once noted that “There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour devoted to the ceremony known as afternoon tea.” I'm sure once you try it, you __10__ (agree)．答案：1.with 2.a fortably 4.designed 5.fashionable 6.popularity 7.Though/Although/While 8.to enjoy 9.being asked 10.will agree语法填空6Nowadays, millions__1__lonely singles are now going online instead. __2__ World Wide Web is quickly becoming the world's most popular matchmaker (媒人)．Singles are flocking (涌向) to the Internet largely because their busy lifestyles leave them little time to look for a significant other. __3__ (use) dating sites (约会网址) is quick and convenient. Many singles say the regular dating scene__4__ (lead) them from one bad experience to__5__and are ready totry something else. Dating sites also make__6__easy to avoid someone__7__you are not interested in. In the real world, __8__，ignoring someone you don't like can be difficult.Despite all the advantages, online dating also presents its own set of problems. People aren't always those who they declare to be in theironline__9__ (describe). Safety is another concern. You are just__10__(like) to find a criminal online as you are Mr or Miss Right.答案：1.of 2.The ing 4.has led 5.another 6.it 7．who/whom8.however 9.description 10.likely语法填空7There is a wonderful story about Jimmy Durante, one of great singers. 1 (ask) to be part of a show for some old World War Ⅱ soldiers, he told them he was very busy and he could afford only a few minutes， 2 he would come if they wouldn't mind his singing one short song and immediately leaving for his next appointment.Of course, the show's director agreed 3 (happy)．But when Jimmy got on stage, something surprising happened.He went through4 short song and then stayed.The applause grew louder and louder and he kept5 (stay)．Pretty soon, he had been on stage6 fifteen, twenty, and then thirty minutes.One of his7 (assist) behind the stage stopped him and said, “I thought you had to go after a few minutes.What happened？”Jimmy answered, “I did have to go, but I can show you the reason why I stayed.You can see for 8 (you) if you look at the front row.” In the front row were two men, both of 9 had lost an arm in the war.One had lost his right arm and the other had lost his left.Together, they were able to clap, and that was exactly what they 10 (do) , loudly and cheerfully.1．Asked解析：考查分词作状语。