陳景俊
隨著高考命題的日趨成熟,出題者越來越多地把考點(diǎn)蘊(yùn)涵在更復(fù)雜、更高級(jí)、更難識(shí)別的語境中,或使有些題目看起來似曾相識(shí),輕而易舉就可選出“正確答案”,結(jié)果卻往往出錯(cuò)。這些題目就是常說的“陷阱題”。要答好這類題,同學(xué)們不僅要有扎實(shí)的基礎(chǔ)知識(shí),還要具備一些識(shí)別“陷阱”的能力。本文將結(jié)合近幾年高考題及各地模擬題來揭示形形色色的“陷阱”并提出應(yīng)對(duì)策略。
一、利用思維定勢(shì)設(shè)“陷阱”
應(yīng)對(duì)措施:弄清結(jié)構(gòu)和句意。
1. The cause hehad devoted himself __________________a perfect success.
A. to proved B. proved
C. to prove D. to proving
2. Please tell me the way you thought of__________________the garden.
A. take care of B. to take care of
C. taking care of D. how to take care of
答案:AB
解析:利用思維定勢(shì)設(shè)“陷阱”是出題者最常見的方法,所設(shè)題數(shù)最多, 也是學(xué)生最易失分之處, 因此要格外當(dāng)心。遇到這種情況,既要分析句子結(jié)構(gòu),又要出題者想要表達(dá)的意思, 選好答案后不妨翻譯一下,看句意是否符合情理和邏輯。第 1題中,一看到devoted himself, 同學(xué)就很容易聯(lián)想到devote oneself to sth. / doing 結(jié)構(gòu)并造成誤選D,其實(shí)devote oneself to的賓語是the cause, proved 為句子的謂語,句意為“他所投身的事業(yè)后來證明很成功”。第2題中,同學(xué)容易把所缺部分理解為of 的賓語而誤選C, 實(shí)際上of的賓語為the way。you thought of 和to take care of the garden是way 的兩個(gè)定語。句意為“請(qǐng)告訴我你想出來的照管花園的辦法?!?/p>
二、利用冗余成分設(shè)“陷阱”
應(yīng)對(duì)措施:忽略或跳讀冗余成分。
1. —Excuse me, sir. Could you tell me the way to the railway station?
—Sorry, Im a stranger here myself. Youare supposed to ask, Im afraid, ______________is a native.
A. someone B. whoever
C. who D. whomever
2. The Internet gives people the chance to have information they need __________________to themquickly and cheaply.
A. to deliver B. deliver
C. delivering D. delivered
答案: BD
解析:出題者往往通過插入一些結(jié)構(gòu)來加長題干,從而增加試題的難度,干擾學(xué)生對(duì)試題主干的把握。所加入的結(jié)構(gòu)多為一些定語或插入語如I think, I believe, I suppose, Im afraid等。解答這類題的關(guān)鍵是分析句子結(jié)構(gòu),找出冗余成分,將冗余成分的前后兩部分連起來,這樣就可以清晰地看出句子的主干。第1題 中插入了Im afraid,句子的主干是Youre supposed to ask whoever is a native.。第2句 中不定式部分加入了定語從句they need, 不定式部分的主干為have sth. done 結(jié)構(gòu)。
三、 利用省略設(shè) “陷阱”
應(yīng)對(duì)措施: 補(bǔ)全殘缺的句子結(jié)構(gòu)。
1. —What do you think made Celia so happy?
— _____________a prize in the recent competition.
A. As she won B. Won
C. Winning D. Because of winning
2. —What should I do for our trip?
— __________________ some food and fruit.
A. Prepare B. To prepare
C. Preparing D. Prepared
答案: C A
解析: 解這類題的關(guān)鍵是把省略的部分補(bǔ)充出來。第1題A、D項(xiàng)都有一定的干擾性, 但如果把答語補(bǔ)全, 答案就顯而易見了(I think winning a prize in the competition made her so happy.)。第2題補(bǔ)全句子結(jié)構(gòu)為you should prepare some food and fruit.。
四、利用英漢差異設(shè) “陷阱”
應(yīng)對(duì)措施:排除母語干擾, “入鄉(xiāng)”要“隨俗”。
1. —You have given us a wonderful Chinesedinner, Mrs. Wang.
—__________________.
A. Oh, Im afraid I didnt cook very well
B. Im glad you enjoyed it
C. Come again when youre free
D. Its not necessary to say so
2. —Do remember to charge the battery for 12hours when you first use it.
— ________________
A. Thank you. I remember.
B. What for?
C. Up to you.
D. Got it.
答案: BD
解析: 這類題往往以交際用語的形式來考查, 因此要熟知英語中的一些日常交際用語, 要拋棄母語的干擾,要用英語的思維去思考。如 第1題中對(duì)別人的稱贊要表示感謝, 而不能像A、C、D項(xiàng)一樣用一些中國式的客套。第2題中,表示“明白了,記住了”要說 got it,而不說I remember。
五、 利用連詞設(shè) “陷阱”
應(yīng)對(duì)措施:初步確定答案,分析其前后是否是連詞所表述的關(guān)系。
1. —How often do you eat out?
— _______________ , but usually once a week.
A. Have no idea
B. It depends
C. As uaual
D. Generally speaking
2. ________________ , I think, and the problem could besettled.
A. So long as you keep up your spirits
B. A bit more effort
C. If you double your effort
D. Making great efforts
答案: BB
解析:句中連詞直接表明了前后兩個(gè)句子間的相互關(guān)系, 其中以but和and最為常見, 有無上述連詞直接影響著選擇哪一個(gè)答案。第1題中的關(guān)鍵詞是but, 它表明了其前后是轉(zhuǎn)折關(guān)系, “(雖然)視情況而定, 但 通常一周一次”, 如果句中沒有but ,那么答案就將是D,表示“一般說來一周一次”。第2題中的and 是關(guān)鍵詞,構(gòu)成“名詞短語 + and ”結(jié)構(gòu), 表示條件,如果去掉and,則選A、C項(xiàng)都可, 都構(gòu)成條件句。
六、利用標(biāo)點(diǎn)設(shè) “陷阱”
應(yīng)對(duì)措施:謹(jǐn)慎小心,明察秋毫。
1. _____________some of the juice—perhaps you will like it.
A. Trying B. Try
C. To try D. Have tried
2. _______________is known to all, good friends _______________happiness and value to life.
A. It; add to B. It; add
C. As; add D. As; add to
答案: BC
解析: 標(biāo)點(diǎn)符號(hào)有時(shí)也會(huì)藏有“玄機(jī)”,有無標(biāo)點(diǎn)以及是什么標(biāo)點(diǎn)都會(huì)對(duì)句子的結(jié)構(gòu)產(chǎn)生影響, 從而影響所選的答案, 因此在做單選題時(shí)要明察秋毫, 不放過任何細(xì)節(jié)。破折號(hào)后的內(nèi)容通常是對(duì)前面的內(nèi)容的解釋或補(bǔ)充說明,主要意思在破折號(hào)之前。第一題的破折號(hào)之前應(yīng)是完整的祈使句,因此只能選B。其他選項(xiàng)只能構(gòu)成非謂語結(jié)構(gòu)而不是句子。第2題中的逗號(hào)不可或缺,as 引導(dǎo)的是一個(gè)非限制性定語從句,代指逗號(hào)后整個(gè)句子的內(nèi)容, 如果逗號(hào)改為that, 答案就成了B,該句結(jié)構(gòu)就變成了it做形式主語的結(jié)構(gòu)了。
七、利用成分移位設(shè)“陷阱”
應(yīng)對(duì)措施:把錯(cuò)位的結(jié)構(gòu)還原成正常結(jié)構(gòu)。
1. How many years is it ______________your Englishteacher came to work in this school?
A. after B. since
C. before D. until
2. In which school was it ________________ your fatherreceived his high school education?
A. that B. which
C. the one D. where
答案: BA
解析:出題者為增加試題的難度和迷惑性,往往會(huì)變動(dòng)句子的正常順序。這種成分移位現(xiàn)象往往出現(xiàn)在強(qiáng)調(diào)句、特殊疑問句、一般疑問句以及倒裝句中。應(yīng)對(duì)方法是將這些移位的成分復(fù)位, 還原出我們更熟悉、更簡單的結(jié)構(gòu)后再做選擇。第1題可以還原為:It is ______________years since your English teacher came to work here in this school.第2題可以還原成It was in which school that your father received his high school education.我們可以更容易地看出這是一個(gè)就強(qiáng)調(diào)結(jié)構(gòu)中的被強(qiáng)調(diào)成份進(jìn)行提問的句子。
八、利用熟詞新意設(shè)“陷阱”
應(yīng)對(duì)措施:廣泛閱讀,注意積累。
1. Words ________________ me when I wanted toexpressed my thanks to him. I just held his hands firmly, choking.
A. left B. encouraged
C. reminded D. failed
2. In my opinion, the girl ______________to be a good dancer if she is well trained in an artschool.
A. expects B. hopes
C. wishes D. promises
答案: DD
解析:出題者往往會(huì)考查一些常見詞的不太常見的意思,這很容易造成同學(xué)們誤選。第1題中就考查了fail的“對(duì)……不起作用;幫不了……的忙”之意。 第2 題則考查了promise的“很可能的, 有希望的” 之意。
今后同學(xué)們遇到這類“陷阱”題時(shí),既不要“輕易下手”,也不要不知所措。要認(rèn)真審題,靈活地運(yùn)用語法規(guī)則,理清思路,發(fā)現(xiàn)“陷阱”,還要多向思維,分析“陷阱”。這樣才能去偽存真,發(fā)現(xiàn)本質(zhì),避免落入“陷阱”。
更多練習(xí):
1. Everyone here will thank the firefighters for the things they do to prevent fires ___________________the environment safer.
A. make B. to make
C. made D. from making
2. Has the boy who was made use of _______________ realized his mistakes?
A. stealing B. stolen
C. to steal D. for stealing
3. Which do you enjoy ______________your weekend,swimming or fishing?
A. spending B. being spent
C. spend D. to spend
4. —How long have you been here?
— _____________ the end of last month.
A. In B. By C. At D. Since
5. The village has developed a lot ________________we learned farming years ago.
A. when B. which C. thatD. where
6. —Here is an article Ive just written.
Would you please read through and point out themistakes,__________________ ?
—No problem.
A. if any B. if some
C. if so D. if ever
7. —How would you like your coffee?
— ______________ .
A. It is well done
B. Very nice
C. One cup. Thats enough
D. The stronger, the better
8. During the test we were supposed to stay in our seats, keep our eyes on our work, __________to anyone.
A. and not to speak
B. instead of speaking
C. rather than speak
D. but could not talk
9. If I can help__________________ , I dont like working late into the night.
A. so B. that C. it D. them
10. I think it is your wife rather than you who _______________for your sons bad performance at school.
A. is to blame B. is to be blamed
C. are to blame D. are to be blamed
11. The children and the mother carrying a baby, get on the bus first, _______________?
A. dont you B. dont they
C. will they D. will you
12. —Im not good at singing, you know.
— ______________ . Its just for fun.
A. All right B. No problem
C. Come on D. Cheer up
13. Never ________________time comeagain.
A. has lost B. will lose
C. will lost D. lose
14. The book was written in 1946, _______________ the education system has witnessed great changes.
A. when B. during which
C. since then D. since when
15. Everything he______________away from him before he returned to his hometown.
A. took
B. had been taken
C. had had been taken
D. had taken
16. Before he went abroad, he spent as much time as he ___________ English.
A. could learning B. learned
C. to learn D. could learn
17. You can never imagine what great difficuly I have ______________ your house.
A. found B. finding
C. to find D. for finding
18. The person we referred to_____________ us a report tomorrow.
A. giving B. will give
C. gave D. give
19. The man whose songs we are fond of__________________ in our city next week.
A. singing B. to sing
C. will sing D. sang
20. The research is so designed that once
_____________________ nothing can be done to change it.
A. begins B. having begun
C. beginning D. begun
21. Time should be made good use of ______________ our lessons well.
A. learning B. learned
C. to learn D. having learned
22. It was only with the help of the local guide _______________ .
A. was the mountain climber rescued
B. then the mountain climber was rescued
C. when the mountain climber was rescued
D. that the mountain climber was rescued
23. Is this factory ________________ you visited the other day?
A. the one B. that
C. where D. when
24. Was it _____________ she heard with her ears
________________ really made her frightened?
A. what; that B. it; that
C. that; which D. what; 不填
25. Is this hotel_______________ you said we were to stay in your letter?
A. that B. where
C. the one D. in which
26. The professor has written another book,_______________ of great importance to computer science.
A. which I think it is
B. and I think is
C. which I think is
D. when I think is
27. Not far from the club there was a garden,________ owner seated in it playing bridge with his children every afternoon.
A. whose B. itsC. which D. that
28. Thank you for the trouble you have ________to help me.
A. paid B. taken
C. had D. asked
29. —Excuse me, do you have the time?
— ____________ .
A. Yes, I do B. Of course, I have
C. A quarter to ten D. No problem
30.__________ and I will get the work finished.
A. Have one more hour
B. One more hour
C. Given one more hour
D. If I have one more hour
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