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广东揭阳县2016高考英语（二轮）短文语法填空摸底练习（2）及答案 2014语法填空 阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空，并将答案填写在答题卡标号为15的相应位置上。Although it could not compete with the speed of email today, the 1800’s experienced a revolution in communication that played an important role in creating the tradition of the Christmas greeting card. ____1____（help) by the new railway system, the public postal service made corresponding a popular past time. In England, Sir Henry Cole recognized the advantage of ___2____ more efficient mail service and initiated (开始） the practice of sending Christmas greeting cards _______ friends. The first card ___4___ (design) by J.C. Horsley as a commercial endeavor. One thousand copies were sold in London, ____5____ soon others followed suit. An English ____6____(art), William Egley, produced a popular card in 1849. Louis Prang, a German born printer, working from ___7____ shop in Massachusetts, printed his first American cards in 1875. Even more ____8____ (importance) than his printing was the fact ____9____ he did more than anyone else to popularize the cards by instituting nationwide contests for the best Christmas designs, __10______ were awarded cash prizes. 【参考答案】（8） 1. Helped 2. a 3. to 4. was designed 5. and 6. artist 7. his 8. important 9. that 10. which 广东省2014语法填空 阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空，并将答案填写在答题卡标号为1的相应位置上。Tony, a robot made by Larry Belmond’s company, was expected to do house work. And it was tested out by Larry’s wife, Claire, when he was 1 (absence) for three weeks. The handsome and smooth-haired Tony left Claire 2 (alarm) at first sight of Tony because he was too handsome for a machine. When Tony offered to help her dress, Claire felt embarrassed. But when Tony’s sympathy won her trust Claire told Tony how she and her home weren’t elegant(优雅的，极好的) and how she envied Gladys Claffern, one of the richest and most powerful women around. As Tony made effort to help Claire g