广东省陆丰县2017高考英语一轮复习 短文语法填空选编（打包10套）.zip

1广东陆丰县 2017 高考英语一轮短文语法填空选编（二）语法填空。阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当内容(不多于 3 个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。 【全国新课标卷题型】Soon after Dave left college, one of his uncles, __1__ was rich and had no children of his own died and __2__(leave) Dave a lot of money, so he decided to set up his own real estate agency(地产公司)．He found a nice office, __3__ (buy) some new furniture and moved in. He had only been there for a few hours when he heard someone coming __4__ the door of his office.“It's my first customer！” he thought. He quickly picked up __5__ telephone and pretended to be very busy __6__(answer)an important call from someone in New York __7__ wanted to buy a big and expensive house in the country.The man knocked at the door __8__ this was going on, came in and waited __9__(polite) for the agent to finish his conversation. Then he said to him, “I'm from the telephone company, and I __10__(send) here to connect your telephone.”1．______ 2.______ 3.______ 4.______ 5.______6．______ 7.______ 8.______ 9.______ 10.______答案：1.who 2.left 3.bought 4.towards 5.the 6.answering 7.who 8.while/when 9.politely 10.was sent(2014·广东)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。Last year，my brother and I went to Miami for a vacation.Some of my friends who had been there before said 1 was a wonderful holiday destination.Before we went，we had planned for months.When the day came，we were ready.After our plane landed，we went to the hotel.We had made our reservation six months 2 (early)，but the man at the front desk said there had been a mistake.We 3 (tell)that our rooms hadn't been reserved for that week， 4 2for the week after.I didn't understand 5 this would happen and my credit card had already been charged 6 the reservation.What's worse，the hotel had been fully booked.When we were wondering what to do，the manager came out.She was 7 (surprise)helpful.She apologized for the mistake and gave us a spare VIP room on 8 top floor.We had never stayed in such an amazing room，and we weren't charged extra.The next day，my brother and I went to the beach 9 we watched some people play volleyball.We got a little 10 (sunburn)，but the day had been so relaxing that we didn't mind.【语篇导读】 本文是一篇记叙文，记述了我和我兄弟去 Miami(迈阿密)旅游，当到达目的地后，来到六个月前订的宾馆，却意外被告知订的房间是下个星期的，且该宾馆房间已订满。正当不知如何办时，经理出来了，将他们安排在留出来的 VIP 房间，且不另外收他们的钱，真是喜出望外的事。1．it [在 said 后的宾语从句中缺主语，应填代词；指代前句中的 Miami 这个地方，应用it。]2．earlier [在句中作状语，依然用副词；不变词性，因为是较早的做的事，所以用比较级。]3．were told [由句意可知，是“我们被告知” ，由上下文的时态可知，用一般过去时的被动语态。]4．but [根据上下句意，意为“不是为那个星期订的，而是为后一个星期所订的” ，为not.but.结构。]5．why [意为“我不知道为什么会发生这样的事” ，故用 why 引导宾语从句。]6．for [charge.for.是习惯搭配。]7．surprisingly [因本句已有作表语的形容词 helpful，所以应当用副词来修饰形容词helpful，指“令人惊讶地，意外地” ，故填 surprisingly。]8．the [特指“在顶楼” 。]9．where [先行词是地点 the beach，且在定语从句中作状语，故填 where (＝on which ＝and on the beach ＝and there)。]10．sunburnt/sunburned [在表示“变化”的 got 后作表语，要用形容词；sunburn 是名词，其形容词形式是 burnt 或 burned。]3(2014·福建)阅读下面短文，根据以下提示：1)汉语提示，2)首字母提示，3)语境提示，在每个空格内填入一个适当的英语单词，所填单词要求意义准确，拼写正确。Many of us were raised with the saying“Waste not，want not.”None of us，(1)h ，can completely avoid waste in our lives.Any kind of waste is thoughtless.Whether we waste our potential talents，our own time，our limited natural (2) (资源)，our money，or other people's time，each of us can become more aware and careful.The smallest good habits can make a big (3)d .It's a good feeling to know in our hearts we are doing our (4)b in a world that is in serious trouble.By focusing on (5) (节省)oil，water，paper，food，and clothing，we are playing a part (6) _________cutting down on waste.We must keep reminding (7) (自己)that it is easier to get into something (8) _________it is to get out of it.Actually，severe damage (9)d to our land is fairly recent in the history of our evolution.It's time for us to (10) no to waste so that our grandchildren's children will be able to develop well.We can't solve all the problems of waste，but we can encourage mindfulness.Waste not!1．however [句意：然而，在我们的生活中，没有人能完全避免浪费。位于句中，前后都有逗号，用副词，所以填 however。]2．resources [作 waste 的宾语，故用名词形式，且用名词复数。]3．difference [句意：最小的好习惯也会起作用。make a difference 是固定用法，意思是有影响，起作用。]4．best [do one's best 是固定用法，意思是尽某人最大的努力。]5．saving [介词 on 之后用动词的－ing 形式。]6． in play a part in [是固定用法，意思是“在……中起作用” 。]7．ourselves [句意：我们必须不断地提醒我们自己，所以填反身代词 ourselves。]8．than [这里进行比较，所以用比较句式，故填 than。]49．done [“严重危害”和“作用于”之间是被动关系，故用过去分词作定语。]10．say [句意：是时候对“浪费”说不了。It is time for sb to do sth 是固定用法，意思是“是时候做某事了。 ” ]广东省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。If the population of the Earth keeps on __1__(increase) at its present rate，there will __2__(event) not be enough resources left to support life on the planet. By the middle of the 21st century，if present trends continue，we __3__(use) up all the oil that drive our cars, for example. Even if scientists develop new ways of feeding the human race, the crowded conditions on Earth will make it __4__(necessity) for us to look for somewhere else. But __5__ of the other planets in our solar system are capable of supporting life at present. One possible solution to the problem，__6__， has recently been suggested by an American scientist, Professor Carl Sagan. Sagarn believes that __7__ the Earth’s resources are completely __8_(exhaust) ，it will be possible to change the atmosphere of Venus and __9__ create a new world almost as large as Earth itself. Something is difficult. Venus is much hotter than the Earth. __10__， there is only a tiny amount of water there.1．[解析] 考查短语 keep on doing 的用法。[答案] increasing2．[解析] There will not be enough resources 的主谓结构是完整的，所以只能用 event 的副词形式 eventually 作状语。[答案] eventually3．[解析] 时间状语是 by＋将来时间，谓语用将来完成时态。[答案] will have used4．[解析] 考查句型 make＋it＋ adj.＋for＋sb.＋to do sth.。[答案] necessary5．[解析] 考查理解和代词。根据意思应该是“其他行星中到目前为止还没有一个适合生命的生存。 ”none of＋复数名词/不可数名词，表示“……中没有一个。 ”5[答案] none6．[解析] 考查上下文理解和行文逻辑。前文说“没办法” ，这里说“可能的解决方案”所以用“however”表示转折。[答案] however7．[解析] 考查内容理解和从句。这里应该是“在地球的资源完全枯竭之前” ，所以用 before。[答案] before8．[解析] 是个及物动词， “耗尽，用完” ，这里应该用被动语态。[答案] exhausted9．[解析] 考虑到行文逻辑，这里表示的是结果，因此，so/therefore 是最佳措辞。[答案] so/therefore10．[解析] 考查行文逻辑。文章最后两句很明显是解释 something is difficult 这句话。有两件事是困难的，除了 Venus 比地球热得多，另一难题是那里的水有限，所以这里用 Besides.[答案] Besides【湖南省怀化市 2014 高考英语一模试题】Section C (12 marks) Directions: Complete the following passage by filling in each blank with one word that best fits the context.Why is reading so important? Joseph Addison once said, “Reading is to the mind what exercise is 48 the body.” I am sure you 49 have heard this quote. Reading is a great hobby, 50 makes you discover yourself. Reading good stories can help you solve some problems in your own life. Besides, reading 51 sets a good example to younger generations.Sadly, people nowadays seem to have totally lost interest in this activity. Children are busy with computer games, 52 adults use their cell phones or computers to search for information. 53 seems that people have forgotten 54 importance of reading. Anybody can use the Internet to look for information, but the sources are 55 as reliable as a 6book.To open a book is always beneficial! Don’t spend all your spare time on the computer screen or cell phones.试题分析：文章介绍阅读的好处和对我们的重要性，但是现在读书的人越来越少，人们宁愿借助于手机和阅读下列短文, 从给的四个选项 (A、B、C 和 D) 中, 选出最佳选项。 7体裁：议论文 话题：历史故事 时间：6 分钟The movies just wouldn't be the same without the warm buttery taste of popcorn.Amazingly，this delicious treat started its life as a corn kernel(玉米粒)—and not from just any corn.Popcorn is a type of sweet corn that was originally grown in Mexico and spread to China，India and elsewhere.It is the only kind of corn that will pop.Today，most of the world's popcorn is grown in the United States.Every popcorn kernel contains a tiny drop of water，surrounded by soft starch(淀粉)．When the popcorn is heated，the water turns into steam.This puts pressure on the surrounding hard kernel，forcing it to explode.The soft starch increases about 40 times in size as the corn kernel turns itself inside out.In the 1500s popcorn was an important food source for the Aztec Indians of central and southern Mexico.But it wasn't only food.It was also used in ceremonies or in headdresses and necklaces.By the time the Europeans arrived in America，popcorn had spread through most of the American Indians.Some early American settlers ate popcorn with cream and sugar for breakfast.But it wasn't until the late 1800s that popcorn became popular.The demand for popcorn increased and farmers began farming popcorn.The first mobile popping machine was invented in 1885，and popcorn was sold by street sellers much like hot dogs are sold today.During the Great Depression of the 1930s，the popcorn business still thrived as people could still afford it.Then in the 1950s television arrived and popcorn consumption decreased.People stayed home and stopped going to the theatre.But the link between movies and popcorn had already existed.Soon people began making popcorn at home on the stove.Later，microwave popcorn was introduced.Today the movies have regained popularity and popcorn has once again become the favorite.【语篇导读】 没有温热香甜的爆米花，电影似乎也会失去味道吧。那么，关于爆米花你又了解多少呢？1．Popcorn was first planted in ______.A．China B．AmericaC．India D．Mexico解析 细节理解题。根据第一段第三句可知答案。答案 D82．Why does the corn kernel pop when heated?A．Because it is covered with soft starch.B．Because the pressure inside is too big.C．Because the starch becomes bigger in size.D．Because there is water inside the kernel.解析 细节理解题。根据第二段第二、三两句可知，玉米粒内的水并不能直接导致它炸开，而是水蒸气产生的压力作用于四周坚硬的内核上，造成它爆炸。故答案选 B。答案 B3．We can know from the passage that ______.A．popcorn began to be farmed in the late 1800sB．popcorn was only a kind of food in the 1500s C．hot dogs used to be sold by street sellersD．people stopped going to the movies without popcorn解析 细节理解题。根据第四段第二、三两句可知，是在 19 世纪末期，随着人们对爆米花需求的增长，农民们才开始种植这种玉米。答案 A4．The underlined word“thrived” in the fifth paragraph probably means “______ ”．A．started to be popularB．was seriously affectedC．suffered a lot D．developed very well解析 词义猜测题。根据上文的 still 以及下文的 as people could still afford it 可推断出，这里指即使是在经济大萧条时期，因为爆米花仍然是人们买得起的食品，所以爆米花产业仍然发展得很好。答案 D1广东陆丰县 2017高考英语一轮短文语法填空选编(2014·湖南)Directions: Complete the following passage by filling in each blank with one word that best fits the context.We can choose our friends，but usually we cannot choose our neighbors.However，to get a happy home life，we have to get along with 1 as well as possible.An important quality in a neighbor is consideration for 2 .People should not do things 3 will disturb their neighbors unnecessarily.For example，television sets need not be played at full volume (音量) 4 loud pop music should not be played very late at night.By avoiding things likely to upset your neighbors，you can enjoy 5 friendly relationship with them.An equally important quality is tolerance.Neighbors should do all they can to avoid disturbing other people， 6 there are times when some level of disturbance is unavoidable. 7 neighbors want to get along well with each other，they have to show their tolerance.In this way，everyone will live 8 peace.【语篇导读】 我们可以选择朋友，却无法选择邻居；因此处理好邻里关系至关重要。该篇文章主要说明如何处理好邻里关系。1．them [根据句式结构此处缺少 get along with的宾语，根据上下文句意所填词汇应是前文提到的 neighbors，故用代词 them。]2．others [根据句式结构此处缺少介词 for的宾语，应填名词或代词，根据下文意思可以总结出“好邻居的重要品质是为他人着想” ，故填 others。]3．that/which [分析结构可知此句中需要填的是定语从句的引导词，先行词是 things指物，在从句中做主语，故用 that/which。]4．and [此处缺少连词，根据句意可知上下文是并列加顺延的关系，故用 and。]5．a [此处考查冠词。relationship 此处作可数名词，且第一次出现，用 a。]6．but [此处缺少连词。根据语境：“邻居们应该尽其所能避免打搅别人，但有时一些搅扰是不可避免的” 。此处上下文是转折关系，故用 but。]7．If/When [此处缺少连词。根据句意：“如果邻居们想要和睦相处他们应互相忍让。 ”所2填词汇应能引导条件状语或时间状语从句，故用 If或 When。]8．in [此处考查固定短语的介词搭配。根据句意，这样，大家都能和平共处，故用in， “in peace”和平地。](2016·河南省六市高三第一次联考)Starting a new school term is always exciting.It is a chance __1__(see) your friends again.But most exciting of all，the new term lets you take up new hobbies.In Britain it is common for students to take up new hobbies after the Christmas holidays.Promising to learn something new is a common New Year’s resolution.Most schools offer different kinds __2__ hobby classes.Students __3__(usual) take them in their free periods or after school.Some classes you have to pay for but some __4__(be) free.For example，I once took a free Wednesday evening gymnastics class __5__ is offered by my school.But when I learnt how to play the drum，my parents had to pay for the lessons.The most popular extra classes at my school were piano lessons and drama club.Both classes offered exams students could take.Students with many hobbies sometimes felt __6__ stressed than those without any.But the students with hobbies left school with many extra __7__(skill)．I haven’t continued any of the hobbies I __8__(begin) at school.But I have never regretted taking __9__．My __10__(good) friend today is someone I met in my gymnastics class.【语篇导读】 本文介绍了作者参加兴趣班的事。1．to see [考查非谓语动词。chance 后面跟动词不定式作后置定语。]2．of [考查固定搭配。different kinds of 各种不同种类的。]3．usually [考查副词。修饰后面的动词的应该用副词。]4．are [考查主谓一致。主语是 some，代指前文提到的 classes，所以谓语动词用复数。]5．which/that [考查定语从句。修饰前面的名词 class，先行词在从句中作主语。]6．more [考查形容词比较级。后面有 than，所以和比较级连用。]7．skills [考查名词。前面有 many修饰，所以用复数形式。]38．began [考查动词。我在学校里开始的爱好，是过去的事情，用过去时。]9．them [考查代词。但是我没后悔过参加他们，此处用 them代替前面的 hobbies。]10．best [考查形容词。句意应该为：我最好的朋友就是我在体操课上遇到的。]阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(不多于 3个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。George: Hi, Heather, I was wondering if you're available tomorrow evening.Heather: Well, George, I guess I am.__1__ do you ask?George: I have just gotten a pair of Star Wars movie tickets from a friend and was thinking of __2__(invite) you along for the opening show. Are you interested?Heather: Yeah, definitely! Thanks a lot!George: No problem.Heather: I really wanted to watch Star Wars on the opening day __3__ the tickets were sold out. How did you manage to get hold of __4__？George：__5__ friend of mine works at Pepsi headquarters. He was able to get the tickets for free, and then he sold 2 to me for $50 a piece.Heather: You paid $50 for each ticket? That's much __6__(expensive)than the regular price!George: Not really __7__(consider) the fact that other people __8__(pay) as high as $200 each on the “black market”．Heather: I'm really honored you went through all this trouble just for my __9__. I really appreciate that. So, what time are we going?George: The movie starts at 10 pm. We __10__ get there at least 1 hour earlier because there'll be a big line. I could pick you up at your house at 8, if that's OK with you.答案 1.Why 2.inviting 3.but 4.them 5.A 6.more expensive 7.considering 8.are paying 9.sake 10.should4阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(不多于 3个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。Jane：What do you want to do once you graduate?Henley：Uh.I think I'd like to work for a hotel or travel service in this area.How about you?Jane：Well，__1__ I first started college，I wanted to study French，but I realized I __2__ have a hard time finding a job __3__(use) what I learned.So I changed my __4__ to computer science.With the right skills，finding a job in the computer industry shouldn't be as difficult.Henley：So，do you have a part－time job __5__(support) yourself through school?Jane：Well，__6__(fortunate) for me，I received a four－year scholarship.Henley：That's great.Jane：Yeah.How about you？Are you __7__(work) your way through school?Henley：Yeah.I work three times __8__ week as a cook at a restaurant.Jane：How do you like your job?Henley：It's OK.The __9__ workers are friendly，__10__ the pay isn't bad.【参考答案】1.when 2.might 3.using 4.major 5.to support6．fortunately 7.working 8.a 9.other 10.and【广东省广州市 2014综合测试】语法填空（共 10小题；每小题 1.5分，满分 15分）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 16~25的相应位置上。While thousands of college students headed for warm climate to enjoy sun and fun during their week off from classes, seven local students had other plans.The Northern Essex Community College (NECC) students and one of their teachers spent part of their spring reak in New York City, helping repair an area 16 (destroy) by the hurricane.“I wanted to see for myself what happened,” said Terry. “I couldn’t imagine 517 it is like to lose your home and everything that you know and the 18 (power) effect the hurricane had on those people. I wanted to do something, to understand their feeling of helplessness.”The group headed into Brooklyn’s Red Hook district, which was hit hard by the hurricane. There they met people from other parts of the country, 19 had also volunteered to help. Together, those volunteers and the NECC students 20 (work) to clear rubbish out of a three-story building. They put on protective suits and gloves 21 they entered the building.Inside the building, the students saw nothing but broken walls and doors and pieces of the building 22 (lie) all over the place.The students returned to school with 23 sense of achievement, a feeling that 24 helped people in need. I was remarkable how a community lost so much and was still able to recover, and this left the deepest impression 25 the students.【参考答案】语法填空16. destroyed 17. what 18. powerful 19. who 20. worked21. before 22. lying 23. a 24. they 25. on阅读下列短文, 从给的四个选项 (A、B、C 和 D) 中, 选出最佳选项。体裁：记叙文 话题：逸闻趣事 时间：7 分钟There was once a tiny country that was suffering from a long drought.It had gone so long without rain that the people there were starting to go hungry because of the bad harvests.It just so happened that a group of musicians were traveling the country，trying to make a living from their concerts.But with so many problems in the land，no one felt like listening to music.“But music can help overcome any problems， ” said the musicians，without anyone paying them the slightest attention.6So the musicians tried to find out the reason it wouldn't rain.It was very strange，because the sky was overcast，but no one could provide an answer.“It's been cloudy like this for many months，but not a single drop of rain has fallen， ” people told them.“Don't worry，we'll bring rain to the country， ” the musicians responded，and they began rehearsing for a concert at the summit of the highest mountain.Everyone who heard the music was seized by curiosity and went up the mountain.And the conductor of this strange orchestra gave the order，and the musicians began to play.From their instruments came small，playful musical notes that rose and rose into the clouds.The music was so joyous，happy and fun，and the notes started playing with the clouds' soft，fluffy bellies，running here and there，up and down，and the whole sky turned into one big game of tickle torture.Before long，the giant clouds were thundering with laughter.The musicians continued playing joyfully and a few minutes later the clouds，crying with laughter，soaked the little country below with their precious tears，bringing happiness to all.And in memory of that musical rain，everyone in the country learned how to play an instrument and，taking turns，would go up the mountain every day to bring joy to the clouds with their beautiful songs.【语篇导读】 一个干旱已久的小国，却因为音乐家们的到来，改变了他们的命运——音乐家通过在山顶上演奏音乐，从而为当地降下了甘霖。为了纪念那场音乐雨，人们开始学习音乐，并轮流到山上为云彩演奏音乐。1．Why did the country have the bad harvests?A．Because it's too hot. B．Because it's too cold.C．Because it's too wet. D．Because it's too droughty.解析 细节理解题。根据第一段可知那个国家歉收的原因是因为长期干旱少雨，故选 D项。答案 D2．What's the attitude of the people toward the musicians?A．Active. B．Energetic.C．Cold. D．Enthusiastic.解析 推理判断题。根据第二段中的“But with so many problems in the land，no one felt like listening to music.”和“without anyone paying them the slightest 7attention.”可以推出人们对音乐家们的态度是冷淡的。故选 C。 答案 C3．What's the meaning of the underlined word in the third paragraph?A．Cloudy B．Rainy C．Sunny D．Windy 解析 词义猜测题。根据第四段中的“It's been cloudy like this.”可以推出overcast的意思与 cloudy意思一样。故选 A项。答案 A4．Which of the following might be the best title of the passage?A．Great musicians B．Music for the cloudsC．Laughing clouds D．Music rehearsing解析 标题概括题。本文主要讲述了音乐家通过在山顶上为云彩演奏音乐，从而使云彩流动起来，最终降下了期盼已久的雨，为当地人们带来了快乐。由此可以推出文章的标题应选 B项。答案 B5．From the last paragraph we can learn that the people in the small country ______.A．hate music B．love musicC．teach music D．practice music解析 推理判断题。最后一段中讲到为了纪念那场音乐雨，人们开始学习乐器，并轮流到山上为云彩演奏音乐。由此可以推出人们喜欢音乐。答案 B阅读下列短文, 从给的四个选项 (A、B、C 和 D) 中, 选出最佳选项。体裁：记叙文 话题：人物介绍 时间：7 分钟The son of a piano producer，Elwyn Brooks White was born in Mount Vernon in a wealthy family.And he was raised with the mix of sophistication(高水平) and common sense that would mark his writing.After graduation，Elwyn Brooks White spent a year as a newspaper reporter in New York City，and then decided to drive across the country with a friend.The trip gave Elwyn Brooks White a lifetime of anecdotes.“When they ran out of money， ” Elwyn Brooks White's friend，James Thurber，noted,“they played for their supper and their gasoline on an interesting musical instrument that Elwyn 8Brooks White had made out of some pieces of wire and an old shoe.”When Elwyn Brooks White returned to New York City in the mid­1920s，he spent a few years bouncing between advertising jobs and unemployment before trying his hand again at writing.Not very seriously，he sent some essays to a new magazine called The New Yorker.Since its founding in 1925，the magazine had struggled to find its_niche，and Elwyn Brooks White's work helped put The New Yorker on the map.His essays were funny and sophisticated；they spoke equally to socialites(社会名流) and cab drivers，professors and repairmen.Through his essays，which he wrote for nearly 50 years，Elwyn Brooks White helped give The New Yorker its voice and identity.In 1945，already a leading literary figure，Elwyn Brooks White switched to his second occupation on writing children's books.He moved from New York to a farm in Maine，where he raised chickens and geese.Seeking a way to amuse his nieces and nephews，Elwyn Brooks White started to write stories for them.“Children were always after me to tell them a story and I found I couldn't do it， ” he said.“So I had to get it down on paper.”By the time he died from Alzheimer's disease in 1985，Elwyn Brooks White's essays had appeared in more literary collections in colleges than those of any other writer.Many said his essays matched his personality: sophisticated without being simple，critical without being mean.【语篇导读】 本文介绍了 Elwyn Brooks White的生平。1．What can we learn from Paragraph 2?A．Elwyn Brooks White took the trip to realize his lifelong dream.B．The trip had a lasting effect on Elwyn Brooks White's personality.C．The travelling companion found Elwyn Brooks White's music talent.D．Elwyn Brooks White had many experiences to talk about after the trip.解析 细节理解题。根据第二段的第二句话“The trip gave Elwyn Brooks White a lifetime of anecdotes.”可知 D项正确。答案 D2．The underlined part“its niche” in Paragraph 3 means something that ______.A．suits its sponsors' tastesB．protects its social identityC．helps build its own style D．voices its authors' concern9解析 词义猜测题。根据画线部分后面的“Elwyn Brooks White's work helped put The New Yorker on the map”以及该段最后一句话中的“Elwyn Brooks White helped give The New Yorker its voice and identity”可知 C项正确。答案 C3．What do we know about Elwyn Brooks White's works?A．They originally came from the stories told by his nieces.B．They were intended for people of different social status.C．They helped The New Yorker find its position on the map.D．They were chosen by college textbooks when they came out.解析 细节理解题。由第三段的倒数第二句话“His essays were funny and sophisticated；they spoke equally to socialites(社会名流) and cab drivers，professors and repairmen.”可知，他的作品适合不同社会地位的人。答案 B