课时作业17 4-2 Working the land.阅读下列各句，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的适当形式。1Two men were struggling with each other _ the possession of a small jewel box.2The poor suffered from _ (hungry)3A man passing by sent me to a nearby hospital, and thanks _ his help，I received the medical treatment in time.4Its important to get rid _ bad habits.5There was a _ (satisfy) smile on her face.6The people there are fighting to gain their _ (free) from foreign control.7To tell the truth，I would rather that I _ (take)the pain instead of you. You dont know how worried I was.8The film star wears sunglasses. _，he can go shopping without being recognized.9They need a lot of _ (equip) to do the experiment.10Im sorry I dont know you. Maybe you are _ (confuse) me with someone else. 11He regretted _ (waste) so much time playing computer games.12The young man was modest and worked hard, and gradually managed to build _ his status.13I focused _ my lessons, which led _ the progress.14Please keep the table free _ dirt by putting a cover over it.15The manager made no comment _ my suggestion at the meeting.16The heavy rain made _ hard to go to work as usual.17Since then, finding ways to reduce pollution _ (be) his goal.18He became the first farmer _ (grow) rice on a large scale.19What is surprising to us is that Tom, for _ English was once boring, can speak English fluently as if he were a native speaker.20I cant afford _ (buy) such a big flat.答案1for2.hunger3.to4.of5.satisfied6.freedom7had taken8.Therefore/Thus9.equipment10confusing11.wasting/having wasted12.up13on/upon; to14.of/from15.on16.it17has been18.to grow19.whom20.to buy.根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。Being outspoken is a quality that, when used with skill and wisdom, can set you apart from the crowd. _1_ The quality of being outspoken is a positive and active skill.Here are some tips.Gain selfknowledge(自我认识)through journaling.Knowing who you are，what you believe，and how you feel is the beginning of knowing yourself，and journaling is a great way to gain that knowledge._2_Not only can you know yourself better，journaling is an excellent tool to improve selfconfidence.Selfconfidence is the foundation of being outspoken._3_In order to be outspoken，you have to believe that your voice has worth.You have to believe that your input will make any conversation better.And it probably will！Its different opinions that make conversations or debates interesting.Overcome shyness.The fact that youre confident doesnt mean you like hearing your own voice._4_Overcoming a natural tendency towards shyness can seem horrible，but doing the opposite of your natural instinct can open up a whole new set of choices: brave choices.Back up your opinion with facts.Some people feel uncomfortable having or expressing an opinion because they dont know much about a topic._5_ABe confident.BOpen your mind and speak it out.CThe next step is overcoming your shyness.DPractice journaling for 15 minutes each night before bed.EBeing outspoken is to speak your mindto be honest and frank.FAllowing the other parties to make their points fully can help you seem more reasonable.GYou can combat this feeling and have more confidence about your opinion if you learn facts that can support your opinion.答案与解析直言不讳是一种品质，当运用技巧和智慧时，它能使你远离人群。本文提供了四种直言不讳积极主动的技巧。即要有自知之明，要自信，要克服害羞，要用事实来说话。1E考查对上下文的理解和推理判断能力。由上句句意：直言不讳是一种品质，当运用技巧和智慧时，它能使你远离人群。及下句：直言不讳的品质是积极主动的技巧。可知选E。2D考查对上下文的理解和推理判断能力。本段第一句Gain selfknowledge through journaling.通过日志了解自己，要有自知之明。下句journaling is an excellent tool to improve selfconfidence.可知是每天晚上写日志。故选D。3A考查对上下文的理解和推理判断能力。.you have to believe that your voice has worth. You have to believe that your input will make any conversation better.所以推断出A符合。4C考查对上下文的理解和推理判断能力。本段的首句Overcome shyness.及下句Overcoming a natural tendency towards shyness can.由此可推断出C符合。5G考查对上下文的理解和推理判断能力。本段第一句Back up your opinion with facts.及本段的内容可知是G项符合。.完形填空(2018年高考江苏卷)Raynor Winn and her husband Moth became homeless due to their wrong investment. Their savings had been_1_ to pay lawyers fees. To make matters worse, Moth was diagnosed(诊断)with a _2_ disease. There was no _3_， only pain relief.Failing to find any other way out, they decided to make a _4_ journey, as they caught sight of an old hikers(徒步旅行者)guide.This was a long journey of unaccustomed hardship and _5_ recovery. When leaving home, Raynor and Moth had just320 in the bank. They planned to keep the _6_ low by living on boiled noodles, with the _7_ hamburger shop treat.Wild camping is _8_ in England. To avoid being caught, the Winns had to get their tent up _9_and packed it away early in the morning. The Winns soon discovered tha