2024年北京卷
阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个恰当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。
A
Slowing down can contribute significantly to personal growth. Taking the time 11 (rest ) allows us to develop a deeper sense of 12 (self-aware). When we slow down, we create space to reflect on our thoughts and emotions, which helps us identify important areas of our lives and 13 (give)us the opportunity to make right choices. To practise this, we need to establish clear 14 (boundary)in our personal and professional life.
B
On April 5, 2024, John Tinniswood 15 ( name)the world's oldest living man. And when 16 (ask)about his new title, he shared the secret: moderation(适度). Tinniswood, 17 doesn't smoke and rarely drinks, credited moderation for helping him stay healthy during his long life. “If you eat too much or do too much of anything, you're going to suffer eventually,” he said.
C
One day, I saw a boy walking along George Street with an armful of books. I thought 18 myself, “Why would he carry all his books? ” Just then, some kids ran at him, 19 (knock)his books out of his arms. His glasses went flying and landed in the grass. My heart went out to him, and I 20 (jog)over to him. As I handed him the glasses, he looked at me and said, “Thanks!”
答案：
11. to rest
12. self-awareness
13. gives
14. boundaries
15. was named
16. asked
17. who/that
18. to
19. knocking
20. jogged
解析：
A部分：
11. "to rest" 是不定式短语作目的状语，表示“休息”的目的。
12. "self-awareness" 是名词，表示“自我意识”，是 "a deeper sense of" 的宾语。
13. "gives" 是动词的第三人称单数形式，与主语 "which" 保持一致。
14. "boundaries" 是名词复数形式，表示“界限”，与 "clear" 和 "establish" 搭配。
B部分：
15. "was named" 是被动语态，表示 John Tinniswood 被命名为世界上现存最年长的男性。
16. "asked" 是过去分词，与 "when" 连用，构成时间状语从句的被动语态。
17. "who/that" 是关系代词，引导定语从句，修饰先行词 "Tinniswood"。
C部分：
18. think to oneself是固定搭配，表示“在心里想”。
19. "knocking" 是现在分词，作状语，表示动作正在进行。
20. "jogged" 是过去式，表示动作已经发生。
