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五、（名师原创）短文填空（在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的适当形式）
（热点时文）Have you ever watched a horse race? Horse racing is a very old sport that
1.
So, what is horse racing like today? It's especially popular in countries like the UK, the USA, the UAE, and Australia. The goal is simple: be the first horse to cross the finish line! Horses that compete must be at least four years old. Owners 4.
In Britain, horse racing is more 6.
In British culture, the horse is not only a symbol of power but also a sign of peace and good luck. This idea 9.
（热点时文）Have you ever watched a horse race? Horse racing is a very old sport that
1.
started
(start) over 6,000 years ago around 4,500 BCE. But did you know that the UK is the birthplace of modern horse racing? In the Middle Ages, 2. horses
(horse) were at the centre of life in Britain. They were symbols of power and wealth, and people's lives depended 3. on
them—for travel, hunting, and even war!So, what is horse racing like today? It's especially popular in countries like the UK, the USA, the UAE, and Australia. The goal is simple: be the first horse to cross the finish line! Horses that compete must be at least four years old. Owners 4.
usually
(usual) hire trainers to teach the horses how to race. Just like students in school, the horses must learn to follow rules—if they don't behave well, they can even be kicked out of 5. the
race!In Britain, horse racing is more 6.
than
just a sport. It's like a big holiday or social party. Friends get together to watch the races, enjoy music from small bands, and have lots of fun. Most race events last two or three days. One special day is called Ladies' Day, also 7. known
(know) as the "Hat Festival". On this day, women wear beautiful dresses and 8. amazing
(amaze) hats in all kinds of creative shapes and bright colours.In British culture, the horse is not only a symbol of power but also a sign of peace and good luck. This idea 9.
has been
(be) part of the country's culture for many, many years. So the next time you see a horse, remember—it's not just an animal; it's a piece of 10. living
(live) history!答案
1. started 2. horses 3. on 4. usually 5. the
6. than 7. known 8. amazing 9. has been
10. living
6. than 7. known 8. amazing 9. has been
10. living
解析
【分析】
首先通读全文，明确短文围绕英国赛马的历史、现状及文化意义展开。解题时需结合语境，依据语法规则（时态、词性、固定搭配、冠词等）逐一分析每个空白：先根据时间状语判断时态，再结合be动词确定名词单复数，回忆固定搭配，根据修饰对象转换词性，结合特指判断冠词，最后依据时间标志确定时态。
【解析】
1. 由时间状语“over 6,000 years ago”（过去时间），可知此处用一般过去时，故填started。
2. 由be动词“were”可知主语需为复数，故填horses。
3. 固定搭配“depend on”意为“依靠”，符合语境，故填on。
4. 此处修饰动词“hire”，需用副词，形容词usual的副词形式为usually，故填usually。
5. 此处特指赛马比赛，需用定冠词the，故填the。
6. 固定搭配“more than”意为“不仅仅”，符合语境，故填than。
7. 固定结构“be known as”意为“被称为”，此处作定语省略be动词，用过去分词known，故填known。
8. 此处修饰名词“hats”，需用形容词，动词amaze的形容词amazing（令人惊叹的）符合语境，故填amazing。
9. 由时间状语“for many, many years”（持续到现在的时间段），可知用现在完成时，主语“this idea”为单数，故填has been。
10. 此处修饰名词“history”，需用形容词，动词live的形容词living（活的、现存的）符合语境，故填living。
【答案】
1. started 2. horses 3. on 4. usually 5. the 6. than 7. known 8. amazing 9. has been 10. living
【知识点】
一般过去时、固定搭配、词性转换
【点评】
本题为热点时文类短文填空，围绕英国赛马文化展开，考查了初中英语核心的时态、固定搭配、词性转换等知识点，注重语境与语法的结合，适合学生巩固基础。
【难度系数】
0.6
首先通读全文，明确短文围绕英国赛马的历史、现状及文化意义展开。解题时需结合语境，依据语法规则（时态、词性、固定搭配、冠词等）逐一分析每个空白：先根据时间状语判断时态，再结合be动词确定名词单复数，回忆固定搭配，根据修饰对象转换词性，结合特指判断冠词，最后依据时间标志确定时态。
【解析】
1. 由时间状语“over 6,000 years ago”（过去时间），可知此处用一般过去时，故填started。
2. 由be动词“were”可知主语需为复数，故填horses。
3. 固定搭配“depend on”意为“依靠”，符合语境，故填on。
4. 此处修饰动词“hire”，需用副词，形容词usual的副词形式为usually，故填usually。
5. 此处特指赛马比赛，需用定冠词the，故填the。
6. 固定搭配“more than”意为“不仅仅”，符合语境，故填than。
7. 固定结构“be known as”意为“被称为”，此处作定语省略be动词，用过去分词known，故填known。
8. 此处修饰名词“hats”，需用形容词，动词amaze的形容词amazing（令人惊叹的）符合语境，故填amazing。
9. 由时间状语“for many, many years”（持续到现在的时间段），可知用现在完成时，主语“this idea”为单数，故填has been。
10. 此处修饰名词“history”，需用形容词，动词live的形容词living（活的、现存的）符合语境，故填living。
【答案】
1. started 2. horses 3. on 4. usually 5. the 6. than 7. known 8. amazing 9. has been 10. living
【知识点】
一般过去时、固定搭配、词性转换
【点评】
本题为热点时文类短文填空，围绕英国赛马文化展开，考查了初中英语核心的时态、固定搭配、词性转换等知识点，注重语境与语法的结合，适合学生巩固基础。
【难度系数】
0.6
