五、短文填空(本题共10小题;每小题1分,满分10分)
请认真阅读下面短文,并根据各题所给首字母的提示,写出一个合适的英语单词完整的、正确的形式,使短文通顺。
It was a dark day in Canada in 1998 when rain began to fall from the sky. However, this was not ordinary(普通的) rain—it turned into ice as it fell t 56 the cold air. It rained for six days, and as m 57 as ten centimetres of ice collected on roads and power lines.
On 5th January, the people of Montreal w 58 up to find they had no electricity in their homes. It was d 59 and cold. The roads were covered with ice, s 60 it was very dangerous to walk or drive anywhere. Families had to stay inside and burn wood to k 61 warm. They expected the power to come back at any time.
However, the ice kept falling. More power lines f 62 down, and the roads became even more dangerous.
F 63 , after six days, the ice storm stopped, but the trouble was not over. Since the ice started to melt, it fell from the roofs of buildings l 64 knives. Most of the power lines were so badly damaged that they could not be repaired.
The people of Canada will never forget how terrible n 65 can be. Everyone hopes that there will never be another ice storm like the one in 1998.
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请认真阅读下面短文,并根据各题所给首字母的提示,写出一个合适的英语单词完整的、正确的形式,使短文通顺。
It was a dark day in Canada in 1998 when rain began to fall from the sky. However, this was not ordinary(普通的) rain—it turned into ice as it fell t 56 the cold air. It rained for six days, and as m 57 as ten centimetres of ice collected on roads and power lines.
On 5th January, the people of Montreal w 58 up to find they had no electricity in their homes. It was d 59 and cold. The roads were covered with ice, s 60 it was very dangerous to walk or drive anywhere. Families had to stay inside and burn wood to k 61 warm. They expected the power to come back at any time.
However, the ice kept falling. More power lines f 62 down, and the roads became even more dangerous.
F 63 , after six days, the ice storm stopped, but the trouble was not over. Since the ice started to melt, it fell from the roofs of buildings l 64 knives. Most of the power lines were so badly damaged that they could not be repaired.
The people of Canada will never forget how terrible n 65 can be. Everyone hopes that there will never be another ice storm like the one in 1998.
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through
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woke
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dark
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keep
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Finally
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答案：五、56. through 57. much 58. woke 59. dark 60. so 61. keep 62. fell 63. Finally 64. like 65. nature
解析：
【分析】
本题为英语首字母短文填空题，解题思路如下：首先通读全文，把握短文讲述1998年加拿大冰风暴的核心内容；接着针对每个空格，结合首字母提示，联系上下文语境、固定搭配或语法规则（如动词时态、词性），推断出符合逻辑的单词；最后验证填入单词后短文是否通顺合理。
【解析】
56. 句意：雨在落下时穿过冷空气变成冰。结合首字母t及语境，介词through表示“穿过”，符合搭配。
57. 句意：多达10厘米的冰聚集在道路和电线上。固定搭配as much as意为“多达”，首字母为m，故填much。
58. 句意：1月5日，蒙特利尔的人们醒来发现家中停电。固定短语wake up表示“醒来”，短文为过去时态，故用wake的过去式woke，首字母w符合。
59. 句意：天又黑又冷。结合停电的语境及首字母d，形容词dark（黑暗的）符合逻辑。
60. 句意：道路被冰覆盖，所以走路或开车很危险。前后为因果关系，首字母s对应连词so（所以）。
61. 句意：家人待在屋内烧木头保暖。固定搭配keep warm意为“保暖”，不定式to后用动词原形，首字母k符合。
62. 句意：更多电线掉落。固定短语fall down表示“掉落”，过去时态用fall的过去式fell，首字母f符合。
63. 句意：最终，六天后冰暴停止。首字母F对应副词Finally（最终），置于句首大写。
64. 句意：冰从屋顶落下像刀子一样。首字母l对应介词like（像），符合比喻语境。
65. 句意：加拿大人不会忘记自然有多可怕。首字母n对应名词nature（自然），契合短文主题。
【答案】
56. through 57. much 58. woke 59. dark 60. so 61. keep 62. fell 63. Finally 64. like 65. nature
【知识点】
英语短文填空、固定搭配、一般过去时
【点评】
本题考查首字母提示下的词汇运用，需结合语境、固定短语及语法知识解题，侧重考查学生的阅读理解与词汇储备，难度适中。
【难度系数】
0.5
本题为英语首字母短文填空题，解题思路如下：首先通读全文，把握短文讲述1998年加拿大冰风暴的核心内容；接着针对每个空格，结合首字母提示，联系上下文语境、固定搭配或语法规则（如动词时态、词性），推断出符合逻辑的单词；最后验证填入单词后短文是否通顺合理。
【解析】
56. 句意：雨在落下时穿过冷空气变成冰。结合首字母t及语境，介词through表示“穿过”，符合搭配。
57. 句意：多达10厘米的冰聚集在道路和电线上。固定搭配as much as意为“多达”，首字母为m，故填much。
58. 句意：1月5日，蒙特利尔的人们醒来发现家中停电。固定短语wake up表示“醒来”，短文为过去时态，故用wake的过去式woke，首字母w符合。
59. 句意：天又黑又冷。结合停电的语境及首字母d，形容词dark（黑暗的）符合逻辑。
60. 句意：道路被冰覆盖，所以走路或开车很危险。前后为因果关系，首字母s对应连词so（所以）。
61. 句意：家人待在屋内烧木头保暖。固定搭配keep warm意为“保暖”，不定式to后用动词原形，首字母k符合。
62. 句意：更多电线掉落。固定短语fall down表示“掉落”，过去时态用fall的过去式fell，首字母f符合。
63. 句意：最终，六天后冰暴停止。首字母F对应副词Finally（最终），置于句首大写。
64. 句意：冰从屋顶落下像刀子一样。首字母l对应介词like（像），符合比喻语境。
65. 句意：加拿大人不会忘记自然有多可怕。首字母n对应名词nature（自然），契合短文主题。
【答案】
56. through 57. much 58. woke 59. dark 60. so 61. keep 62. fell 63. Finally 64. like 65. nature
【知识点】
英语短文填空、固定搭配、一般过去时
【点评】
本题考查首字母提示下的词汇运用，需结合语境、固定短语及语法知识解题，侧重考查学生的阅读理解与词汇储备，难度适中。
【难度系数】
0.5
六、阅读与回答问题(本题共5小题;每小题2分,满分10分)
请认真阅读下面短文,并根据短文内容回答问题。
[2026 南通期末]Floods happen when too much water covers the land. They can come from heavy rains or big waves from the sea. Floods can be very dangerous. Every year, thousands of people lose their lives because of floods.
Floods also cause many other serious problems. In 2024, more than 19 million people had to leave their houses because of floods. That's like moving everyone in a whole country, such as Somalia(索马里) or the Netherlands(荷兰). Floods can also damage roads, bridges and schools. In 2023, floods in Slovenia(斯洛文尼亚) caused damage equal to about 16% of the country's economy. In the United States, floods cost billions of dollars every year. After a flood, food can become hard to find, and dirty water can spread disease.
Floods are becoming more common, and one major reason is the rising temperature of the Earth. Warmer air can hold more water, leading to heavier rain and stronger storms. Also, dry ground cannot absorb water well, so water runs quickly into low-lying areas and causes floods. Another important reason is rising sea levels, which make coastal floods worse. Large waves push more water onto the land. Scientists say that by the year 2100, major floods that once happened only once every 100 years may occur every year. Many cities could then face serious danger.
So, what can we do to deal with floods? There are some clear ways. First, we can depend on warning systems. These systems can tell people when floods are coming, so everyone has enough time to get to safe places before the disaster hits. Second, we can build sea walls to stop floodwater from spreading onto the land. Third, cities can be turned into "sponge cities" by building special streets and green spaces—these features help soak up rainwater, slow it down and reduce the risk of flooding. Finally, in some specific areas, we can carry out a plan called "managed retreat", which scientists say is the safest way. This means moving people away from these areas that flood again and again.
Floods are a big challenge. But if we work together and plan well, we can stay safe and protect our houses. By understanding the causes and taking action, we can make a real difference.
66. Where do floods mainly come from?
67. How many people had to leave their houses in 2024 because of the floods?
68. Why are floods becoming more common?
69. How do "sponge cities" help reduce flood risks?
70. What can we do to keep safe and sound if there is a flood? (请自拟一句话作答)
请认真阅读下面短文,并根据短文内容回答问题。
[2026 南通期末]Floods happen when too much water covers the land. They can come from heavy rains or big waves from the sea. Floods can be very dangerous. Every year, thousands of people lose their lives because of floods.
Floods also cause many other serious problems. In 2024, more than 19 million people had to leave their houses because of floods. That's like moving everyone in a whole country, such as Somalia(索马里) or the Netherlands(荷兰). Floods can also damage roads, bridges and schools. In 2023, floods in Slovenia(斯洛文尼亚) caused damage equal to about 16% of the country's economy. In the United States, floods cost billions of dollars every year. After a flood, food can become hard to find, and dirty water can spread disease.
Floods are becoming more common, and one major reason is the rising temperature of the Earth. Warmer air can hold more water, leading to heavier rain and stronger storms. Also, dry ground cannot absorb water well, so water runs quickly into low-lying areas and causes floods. Another important reason is rising sea levels, which make coastal floods worse. Large waves push more water onto the land. Scientists say that by the year 2100, major floods that once happened only once every 100 years may occur every year. Many cities could then face serious danger.
So, what can we do to deal with floods? There are some clear ways. First, we can depend on warning systems. These systems can tell people when floods are coming, so everyone has enough time to get to safe places before the disaster hits. Second, we can build sea walls to stop floodwater from spreading onto the land. Third, cities can be turned into "sponge cities" by building special streets and green spaces—these features help soak up rainwater, slow it down and reduce the risk of flooding. Finally, in some specific areas, we can carry out a plan called "managed retreat", which scientists say is the safest way. This means moving people away from these areas that flood again and again.
Floods are a big challenge. But if we work together and plan well, we can stay safe and protect our houses. By understanding the causes and taking action, we can make a real difference.
66. Where do floods mainly come from?
67. How many people had to leave their houses in 2024 because of the floods?
68. Why are floods becoming more common?
69. How do "sponge cities" help reduce flood risks?
70. What can we do to keep safe and sound if there is a flood? (请自拟一句话作答)
答案：六、66. They mainly come from heavy rains or big waves from the sea. 67. More than/Over 19 million people. 68. Because the temperature of the Earth is rising, dry ground can't absorb water well, and sea levels are rising. 69. By building special streets and green spaces. 70. We should quickly move to higher ground or safe shelters away from the water.（言之有理即可）
解析：
【分析】
本题为英语阅读理解的细节题与开放表达题，解题思路为：针对66-69题，先读问题，精准定位原文对应段落，提取关键信息作答；第70题结合原文提及的应对措施，合理表述即可。核心是快速定位原文，准确提取或整合信息。
【解析】
66题：根据原文第一段第二句“They can come from heavy rains or big waves from the sea.”，可知洪水主要来源；
67题：根据原文第二段第二句“In 2024, more than 19 million people had to leave their houses because of floods.”，提取关键数据；
68题：根据原文第三段，洪水增多的原因包括地球温度上升、干燥地面吸水差、海平面上升，整合这三个原因；
69题：根据原文第四段关于“海绵城市”的描述，其通过建设特殊街道和绿地降低洪水风险；
70题：结合原文应对洪水的措施，如转移至安全区域，合理作答即可。
【答案】
66. They mainly come from heavy rains or big waves from the sea.
67. More than 19 million people.
68. Because the temperature of the Earth is rising, dry ground can't absorb water well, and sea levels are rising.
69. By building special streets and green spaces.
70. We should quickly move to higher ground or safe shelters away from the water.（言之有理即可）
【知识点】
英语阅读理解、细节理解、开放表达
【点评】
本题侧重考察学生英语阅读中定位信息的能力，开放题符合要求，整体难度适中，能有效巩固学生的阅读解题技巧。
【难度系数】
0.7
本题为英语阅读理解的细节题与开放表达题，解题思路为：针对66-69题，先读问题，精准定位原文对应段落，提取关键信息作答；第70题结合原文提及的应对措施，合理表述即可。核心是快速定位原文，准确提取或整合信息。
【解析】
66题：根据原文第一段第二句“They can come from heavy rains or big waves from the sea.”，可知洪水主要来源；
67题：根据原文第二段第二句“In 2024, more than 19 million people had to leave their houses because of floods.”，提取关键数据；
68题：根据原文第三段，洪水增多的原因包括地球温度上升、干燥地面吸水差、海平面上升，整合这三个原因；
69题：根据原文第四段关于“海绵城市”的描述，其通过建设特殊街道和绿地降低洪水风险；
70题：结合原文应对洪水的措施，如转移至安全区域，合理作答即可。
【答案】
66. They mainly come from heavy rains or big waves from the sea.
67. More than 19 million people.
68. Because the temperature of the Earth is rising, dry ground can't absorb water well, and sea levels are rising.
69. By building special streets and green spaces.
70. We should quickly move to higher ground or safe shelters away from the water.（言之有理即可）
【知识点】
英语阅读理解、细节理解、开放表达
【点评】
本题侧重考察学生英语阅读中定位信息的能力，开放题符合要求，整体难度适中，能有效巩固学生的阅读解题技巧。
【难度系数】
0.7