高考英语完形系列学案：自然灾害与防范.docxVIP

PAGE 2 / NUMPAGES 2 Topic: Natural Disasters and Prevention 【Cloze 1: 2013年·天津卷】 ① As I held my father’s hands one night, I couldn’t help but notice their calluses (老茧) and roughness. His hands tell the story of his life as a 1 , including all his struggles. ② One summer, I remember, a drought (旱灾) hit Ontario, turning it into a 2 desert. On one of those hot mornings I was picking sweet com with my dad to fill the last 3 from the grocery store. Fifty dozen was all we needed, which 4 took twenty minutes. That morning, however, the process didn’t 5 quickly. After forty minutes of aimlessly walking in the field, we 6 needed twenty dozen. I was completely frustrated (挫败的) and 7 . Dropping the basket heavily, I declared, “If the store wants its last twenty dozen, they can pick it themselves”. Dad 8 . “Just think, my little girl, only ten dozen left for each of us and then we’re 9 .” Such is Dadwhatever problem he 10 , he never gives up. ③ 11 , the bad effects of the drought were felt all over our county. It was a challenging time for everyone, 12 Dad remained optimistic (乐观的). He 13 to be grateful for other things like good health and food on our plates. Only then did I truly begin to 14 Dad and his faith that guided us through the hard times. ④ Dad is also a living example of real 15 . From dawn to dusk, he works countless hours to 16 our family. He always puts our happiness 17 his own and never fails to cheer me on at my sports games 18 his tiredness after long days. His loving and selfless nature has encouraged me to become more sympathetic (有同情心的) and 19 , putting others first. ⑤ Dad, the life 20 I have learned from you will stay with me forever. You are my father, teacher, friend and, most importantly, my hero. Step 1: Read the first paragraph and summarize the main setting. 文章体裁：_______________________________________________________________________________