江西省赣州市信丰县2020届高三英语暑假周练一(无答案)

2017-2018学年高三年级暑期英语周练二试题第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节 (共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

ACHRONOLOGICA——The Unbelievable Years that Defined History DID YOU KNOW…In 105 AD paper was invented in China?When Columbus discovered the New World?The British Museum opened in 1759?CHRONOLOGICA is a fascinating journey through time, from the foundation of Rome to the creation of the internet. Along the way are tales of kings and queens, hot air balloons and monkeys in space.Travel through 100 of the most unbelievable years in world history and learn why being a Roman Emperor wasn’t always as good as it sounds, how the Hundred Years’ War didn’t actually last for 100 years and why Spencer Perceval holds a rather unfortunate record.CHRONOLOGICA is an informative and entertaining tour into history, beautifully illustrated and full of unbelievable facts. While CHRONOLOGICA tells the stories of famous people in history such as Thomas Edison and Alexander the Great, this book also gives somebody account of the lives of lesser-known individuals including the explorer Mungo Park and sculptor Gutzon Borglum.This complete but brief historical collection is certain to entertain readers young and old, and guaranteed to present even the biggest history lover with something new!21.What is CHRONOLOGICA according to the next?A. A biography.B. A travel guide.C. A science fiction.D.A history book.22. Which of the following statements is correct according to the passage?A. Paper was inv ented in China in 105BC.B. The Hundred Years’ War lasted for 100 years.C. We can know the history of hot air balloons.D. It’s designed for children.23. How does the writer recommend CHRONOLOGICA to readers?A. By giving details of its collection.B.By introducing some of its contents.C. By telling stories at the beginning.D.By comparing it with other books.B“I can't tell you how pleased I am to be here. I haven't seen many of you since your graduation, but I have followed your careers and enjoyed your victories as well as crying for your tragedies. I have a large collection of newspaper photographs of my students. Although I haven't appeared in person, I have attended your college graduations, weddings and even the births of your children, in my imagination.”Ms. Yates paused and started crying a bit. Then she continued：“It was my belief that if I pushed you as hard as I could, some of you would succeed to please me and others would succeed to annoy me. Regardless of our motives, I can see that you have all been successful in your chosen path.”“There is no greater comfort for an educator than to see the end result of his or her years of work. You have all been a great source of pleasure and pride for me and I want you to know I love you all from the bottom of my heart.”There was a silence over the crowd for a few seconds and then someone started clapping. The clapping turned into cheering, then into a deafening roar. Lawyers, truck drivers, bankers and models were rubbing their eyes or crying openly with no shame all because of the words from a long forgotten English teacher from their hometown.24. What activity was organized for the school reunion?A. Sightseeing in the park.B. A picnic on the school playground.C. Telling stories about past events.D. Graduates' reports in the old building.25. What can be inferred from Paragraph 2?A. Some graduates were too busy to listen to Ms. Yates' speech.B. Some graduates disliked Ms. Yates' ways of teaching.C. Some people got tired from the reunion activities.D. Most people had little interest in the reunion.26. We can learn from Ms. Yates' speech that she________.A. kept track of her students' progressB. gave her students advice on their careersC. attended her students' college graduationsD. went to her students' wedding ceremonies27. What was Ms. Yates' belief in teaching teenagers?A. Teachers' knowledge is the key to students' achievements.B. Pressure on students from teachers should be reduced.C. Hard­pushed students are more likely to succeed.D. Students' respect is the best reward for teachers.CA new study has discovered that meditation（冥想）and oxygen sport together reduce depression．The Rutgers University study found that this mind and body combination，done twice a week for only two months，reduced the symptoms for a group of students by 40percent．"We are excited by the findings because we saw such a meaningful improvement in both clinically depressed and non﹣depressed students，"said lead author Dr．Brandon Alderman．"It is the first time that both of these two behavioral ways have been looked at together for dealing with depression．"Researchers believe the two activities have an interactive effect in combating depression．Alderman and Dr．Tracey Shors discovered that a combination of mental and physical training （MAP）enabled students with major depressive disorder not to let problems or negative thoughts defeat them．Rutgers researchers say those who participated in the study began with 30minutes of focused attention meditation followed by 30 minutes of oxygen sport．They were told that if their thoughts drifted to the past or the future they should refocus on their breathing，enabling those with depression to accept moment﹣to﹣moment changes in attention．Shors，who studies the production of new brain cells in the hippocampus﹣part of the brain involved in memory and learning﹣says scientists have shown in animal models that oxygen sport exercise keeps a large number of certain cells alive．The idea for the human intervention（干预）came from her laboratory studies，she says，with the main goal of helping individuals acquire new skills so that they can learn to recover from stressful life events．By learning to focus their attention and exercise，people who are fighting depression can acquire new learning skills that can help them process information and reduce the overwhelming recollection of memories from the past，Shors says．"We know these treatments can be practiced over a lifetime and that they will be effective in improving mental health．"said Alderman．"The good news is that this intervention can be practiced by anyone at any time and at no cost．"28. What made the research so different？A. Adopting a way of meaningful talk．B. Combining the two ways to treat depression．C. Treating depression with special medicine．D. Comparing the depressed with the non﹣depressed．29. The underlined word "combating" in Paragraph 3 can be replaced by ．A. fightingB. identifyingC. distinguishingD. examining30. What did the participants do in the research？A. They did oxygen sport half an hour before thinking．B. They thought quietly and then took exercise．C. They took exercise longer than they thought．D. They took exercise while thinking quietly．31. What is Shors’ main purpose of her studies？A. To find out certain brain cells of humans．B. To study the production of new brain cells．C. To offer people a new method to treat stress．D. To decide the links between stress and exercise．DSee a cell phone cover that you like on Taobao? Forget about placing an order, paying the bill online and waiting for days for it to be delivered to you. In the near future, you'll be able to get it in minutes just by hitting “print” on your computer.You might find it hard to believe that you could actually “print” an object like you would a picture. But it is not that hard to understand how it would work. Just as a traditional printer sprays ink onto paper line by line, modern 3D printers spread material onto a surface layer by layer, from the bottom to the top, gradually building up a shape.Instead of ink, the materials the 3D printer uses are mainly plastic, resin(树脂) and certain metals. The thinner each layer is—from a millimeter to less than the width of a hair—the smoother and finer the object will be.This may sound like a completely new technology, but the truth is that 3D printing has been around since the late 1980s. Back then, it was barely affordable for most people, so few knew about it.Last year, though, saw a big change in the 3D printing industry—printers became much cheaper. For example, 10 years ago a desktop 3D printer might have cost ￡20，000, while now they cost only about ￡1，000, according to the BBC.Taken out of the factory and introduced to more diverse and common uses, 3D printing can create just about anything you can think of—jewelry, aircraft parts and even human organs. In fact, scientists from Cornell University in New York have just made an artificial ear using a 3D printer, according to Science Daily. The fake ear looks and acts exactly like a natural one.However, as 3D printing becomes more common, it may bring about certain problems—such as piracy. “Once you can download a coffee maker, or print outkitchen appliances, on your personal 3D printer, who will visit a store again？”an expert in 3D printing told Forbes News. Even more frightening, what if anyonein the world could use a 3D printer to print out a fully functioning gun?32. According to the article, in the future, the 3D printing technology will _______.A. enable people to make better purchases online.B. change the way we make many products.C. be applied as widely in our daily life as computers.D. shorten the time it takes for people to get what they buy online.33. What happened in the 3D printing industry last year?A. The 3D printing technology was taken out of the factory.B. The 3D printing technology began to be used in various fields.C. The 3D printer was used for medical treatment for the first time.D. The 3D printer became more affordable for consumers.34. How is the last paragraph developed?A. By giving examples.B. By making comparisons.C. By analyzing the cause and effect.D. By presenting research findings.35. What is the best title of the passage?A. Great Demand for 3D Printers.B. Technology in the Future.C. Online Shopping Disappearing.D. Printing out Everything.BDAD第二节（共5小题，每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的A-G选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。

2020年信丰中学高三英语模拟试题及参考答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项ASome colleges have started offering their own gap year programs to support students who want to take a year off in a meaningful way. Below, we’ll look at four of these programs.American University Gap ProgramWhen to apply: By July 15 or November 15Is there funding available? No.In American University Gap Program, students spend three days per week with a government or business organization in the city. Students go on field trips, listen to guest speakers, take part in hands-on lessons and work on service projects as a group. Students who complete the program can earn seven credits.Duke University Gap Year ProgramWhen to apply: By early May of each yearIs there funding available? Yes, $5,000 to $15,000.Though Duke University has no course of study or experience for its gap year program, it encourages students to have an independent plan for their year off, particularly one that promotes personal growth. Independent experiences may include community service, personalized experiential learning opportunities and others.Florida State University Gap YearWhen to apply: By February 24Is there funding available? Yes, up to $5,000.Florida State University offers gap year funding to students wishing to work or volunteer before starting college. In order to get the momey, students must explain their plans for their gap year. The experience must last over one year.St Norbert College Bridge Year ExperienceWhen to apply: not specifiedIs there funding available? Not specified.Students taking part in the Bridge Year Experience can travel to locations such as New Mexico, Wisconsin and Guatemala during the fall term, where they learn about the local cultures, take courses and get serviceopportunities.1.What does Duke University advise students to do during their gap year?A.Focus on their personal growth.B.Be independent of their parents.C.Apply before the end of November.D.Contact some off-campus organization.2.How can students get gap year funding from Florida State University?A.By having extra credits.B.By organizing several projects.C.By showing their gap plans.D.By doing volunteer work.3.If you are interested in travelling, you can choose ________.A.Florida State University Gap YearB.American University Gap ProgramC.Duke University Gap Year ProgramD.St. Norbert College Bridge Year ExperienceBAvi Loeb, a scientist, believes that we are not alone in the universe. The belief fits withLoeb's alien spaceship theory that at least one alien spaceship might be flying over the orbit of Jupiter, which won the international attention last year.Astronomers inHawaiifound the first known interstellar object in late 2017. It was a bit of light moving so fast past the sun that it could only have come from another star. Almost every astronomer on the planet was trying to figure out how the object, called “Oumuamua” got to our far-away part of the Milky way galaxy. “One possibility is that ‘Oumuamua’ is debris from an advanced technological equipment,” Loeb said. “Technology comes from another solar system just showed up at our door. ”“‘Oumuamua’ is not an alien spaceship,” Paul Sutter, another scientist wrote. He suggested Loeb was seeking publicity. Most scientists think “Oumuamua” is some sort of rock. They think it could be an icy wandering comet.Loeb says that “Oumuamua's” behavior means it can't be a block of rock shaped like a long photo. He thinks it's more likely an object that's very long and thin, perhaps like a long pancake or a ship's sail. Loeb says that if someone shows him evidence thatcontradictshis beliefs, he will immediately give in.Loeb believes himself a truth-teller and risk-taker in an age of very safe, too-quiet scientists. “The worst thing that can happen to me is that I would be relieved of my management duties, and that would give me even more time to focus on science,” Loeb says. He said he wouldn't mind giving up all the titles he had and returning to the Israeli farming village where he grew up.4. What does Loeb say about “Oumuamua”?A. It is an icy comet.B. It looks like a long photo.C. It is actually some sort of rock.D. It may come from another alien civilization.5. What does the underlined word “contradicts” in paragraph 4 probably mean?A.Goes against.B. Relies on.C. Turns to.D. Searches for.6. What do you think of Loeb?A. He is foolish.B. He is unsatisfied with his titles.C. He is a firm believer in scientific truth.D. He is uncertain about his career future.7. What's the best title for the text?A. Have Aliens Paid a Visit in Spaceships?B. Do We Really Know about Space Theory?C. Scientists Are Working on High TechnologyD. Astronomers Are Encouraging Space TravelCThis year researchers expect the world to snap 1.35 trillion photographs, or about 3.7 billion per day. All those pixels (像素) take up a lot of room if they are stored on personal computers or s phones, which is one reason why many people store their images in the cloud. But unlike a hard on drive which can be encrypted to protect its data, cloud storage users have to trust that a tech platform will keep their private pictures safe. Now a team of Columbia University computer scientists has developed a tool to encrypt (加密) images stored on many popular cloud services while allowing authorized users to browse and display their photographs as usual.Malicious (恶意的) attempts to access or leak cloud-based photographs can expose personal information. In November 2019, for example, a bug in the popular photograph storage app Google Photos mistakenly shared some users' private videos with strangers. Security experts also worry about employees at cloud storage companies on purpose accessing users' images.So the Columbia researchers came up with a system called Easy Secure Photos (ESP), which they presented at a recent conference. “We wanted to see if we could make it possible to encrypt data while using existing services,” says computer scientist Jason Nieh, one of the developers of ESP. “Everyone wants to stay with Google Photos and not have to register on a new encrypted-image cloud storage service.”To overcome this problem, they created a tool that preserves blocks of pixels but moves them around to effectively hide the photograph. First, ESP's algorithm (算法) divides a photograph into three separate files, each one containing the image's red, green or blue color1 data. Then the system hides the pixel blocks around among these three files (allowing a block from the red file, for instance, to hide out in the green or blue ones). But theprogram does nothing within the pixel blocks, where all the image processing happens. As a result, the files remain unchanged images but end up looking like grainy black-and-white ones to anyone who accesses them without the decryption (解密) key.8. What's probably the main purpose for people to store images in the cloud?A. To save storage room.B. To make photos beautiful.C. To try a new storage way.D. To keep their privacy safe.9. Why might employees in cloud storage companies be distrusted by experts?A. They sell users' passwords.B. They have invented new tools.C. They often let out personal information.D. They may steal a glance at users' images.10. What's the advantage of ESP?A. It can provide clear images.B. It can decrease the upload time.C. It can classify images automatically.D. It can encrypt data on the original platform.11. What does paragraph 4 mainly talk about?A. Method of decryption.B. Image-processing technique.C. Separate files of images.D. Data analysisof color1 s.DA crew（全体成员）of six teenage girls completed a nine-day sailing trip in the US recently, after having seasickness and strong winds.For the past three years, the Sea Cadet teenagers whoset sail were all male. Roger Noakes, who captained（担任队长）the boat, said this was the first time he’d taken out an all-female crew.The girls asked for an all-girls trip in August this year. The crew set sail along with three adults, Noakes and two Sea Cadet representatives. The original plan was for the girls to sail 24 hours a day in rotating shifts（轮流换班）along the coast and then return. Things turned out differently, however. “The first night was difficult because the wind was really hard. The waves were going up and down,” said Abby Fairchild,16. “Everybody got seasick.” Noakes gave the girls the choice of just sailing in the bay and not going into open water. “But they decided they were going.”The teenagers then sailed a long way overnight and slept in shifts. “We’ve learned everything from controlling the boat to putting up the sails while we have rough seas,” said 15-year-old Olivia Wilcox.The teenagers stopped on land in Massachusetts. They didn’t make it to their original destination（目的地）in Maine, where they were supposed to have a celebratory dinner, due to the weather and winds. They said they weren’t disappointed, however, as they’d learned a lot. “They learned about boating, and above all, they built confidence and character,” said Noakes.12. What was special about the Sea Cadet trip this year?A. It was the longest sailing trip ever.B. It was the first all-female-crew sailing trip.C. It was the most dangerous sailing trip ever.D. It was the first sailing trip for teenagers.13. What happened on the crew’s first day of the trip?A. They all felt sick on the boat.B. Some of them were hurt.C. Their boat was out of control.D. They went into open water by mistake.14. Which of the following best describes these young sailors?A. Strong-minded and having a strong sense of teamwork.B. Hard-working and having great leadership skills.C. Understanding and creative.D. Adventurous and skillful.15. According to Noakes, what was the sailors’ greatest benefit from the trip?A. They knew the sea better.B. They made many friends.C. They got excellent sailing skills.D. They developed good personalities.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

信丰中学2017-2018学年高三年级暑期英语周练三试题命题人：陈平谢志敏审题人：高三英语备课组第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中,选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

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江西信丰中学2022高三入学前暑假强化练习（一）－－－英语第二部分英语知识运用（共两节，满分35分）第一节语法和词汇知识（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）21. It’s out of ___ question that he’ll come out ___ first in the coming exam. He’s that smart. A．the；the B．/；/ C．the；/ D．/；the22. After a _____ discussion, they came up with a new ____ to the study of physics.A. two hours’, accessB. two hours’, wayC. two-hour, approachD. two-hour , method23. Julie is one of the women who always _____ with latest fashions.A. keeps upB. get alongC. keep paceD. fits in24. The girl ____not want to go there— you know she hates traveling.A. may wellB. may as wellC. had betterD. would prefer25. What a low opinion she ___ of him! He doesn’t think it much good ___ fr iends with her.A. thinks, to makeB. has, makingC. thi nks , makingD. has, to make26.A warm thought suddenly ____ to me ____ I might use the pocket money to buy some flowers for my mother’s birthday.A. occurred, ifB. crossed, whenC. came, thatD. struck, that27. Such small shoes don’t ___ me. Besides, they won’t ___ for climbing mountains.A. go with, helpB. suit, workC. match, fitD. fit, do28. She __ on the desk all the books she was carrying and ____ down for a rest.A. lay; layB. laid; laidC. laid; layD. lay; laid29. ____ meeting you here! I didn’t know you ____ coming to the conference.A. Suppose, would beB. Imagine, areC. Assume, areD. Fancy, were30. We all know for sure ____ different life today is from that of the past.A. howB. how aC. whatD. what a31. --- I will clean the living room if you clean the bedroom.---OK. ____ .A . It’s a bargain B. It’s a deal C. It’s a pleasure D. It’s up to you .32.For the sake of your health, I’d rather you ___ a fl at in the mountain than ___ in downtown area as the transport is getting more convenient.A. bought, oneB. to buy, thatC. bought, the oneD. to buy, what33.--How long is it ___ the new math teacher came here?-- Two weeks. The students just wonder how ___ they can go with him.A. since, farB. when, soonC. before, farD.that, long34. The skin, an ____ part of your body and its largest organ, ____ as a barrier against diseases.A. vital, actingB. vital, actsC. essential, actingD. essential, acts35.____ you read the instructions closely, you would know what I ___ referring to now.A. Had, wasB. Should, amC. Had, amD. If, was第二节完型填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）A certain good woman one day said something that hurt her best friend of many years．She36 immediately and would have done anything to have 37 the words back．What she saidhurt the friend so much that this good woman was herself hurt for the 38 she caused．In an effort to 39 the bad effect of what she had done, she went to an older, wiser woman in the village, explained her situation, and asked for advice．The older woman listened patiently in an effort to determine just how 40 the younger woman was, how far she was willing to go to correct the situation．She 41 the younger woman's unhappiness and knew she must help her．She also knew she could never _42 the pain, but she could teach．She knew the 43 would depend only on the character of the younger woman．She said, "Tonight, take your best feather pillows and put a（n）44 feather on the doorstep of each house in the town before the sun rises．"The young woman hurried home to prepare for her work, even though the feather pillows were very 45 to her．All night long, she 46 alone in the cold．Finally the sky was getting 47 , she placed the last feather on the steps of the last house．Just as the sun rose, she 48 to the older woman．"Now", said the wise woman, "go back and 49 your pillows with the feathers you have put on the 50 , then everything will be as it was before．""You know that's impossible! The wind 51 away each feather as fast as I placed them on the doorsteps!" the young woman was 52 ．"That's true," said the older woman．"Never forget．Each of your words is like a feather in the wind．53 spoken, no amount of effort, regardless how heartfelt or sincere, can never return them to your mouth．54 your words well and guard them most of all in the 55 of those of you love"．36．A．admitted B．denied C．responded D．regretted 37．A．brought B．taken C．turned D．given 38．A．depression B．misunderstanding C．pain D．conflict 39．A．have B．forget C．ignore D．remove 40．A．sincere B．sad C．innocent D．guilty 41．A．understood B．sensed C．discovered D．shared 42．A．ease B．forget C．solveD．handle43．A．relationship B．friendship C．outcome D．situation 44．A．simple B．average C．common D．single 45．A．dear B．usual C．ordinary D．significant 46．A．waited B．laboured C．struggled D．stayed 47．A．sunny B．light C．warmer D．dark 48．A．referred B．attended C．appealed D．returned 49．A．refill B．repair C．refresh D．reunite 50．A．stairs B．feathers C．steps D．windows 51．A．put B．gave C．blew D．faded 52．A．puzzled B．dissatisfied C．disappointed D．surprised 53．A．Although B．While C．Once D．Unless 54．A．Speak B．Choose C．Say D．Guide 55．A．presence B．eye C．case D．charge第三部分阅读明白得（共20小题;每小题2分，满分40分）AThe Atacama Desert is located just west of the Andes, a 1000-km strip(狭长的地域) of landnext to the Pacific Ocean. In spite of its location beside the sea, several studies have shown that this region is the driest place in the world. In the Antofagasta Region of the desert, the average annual rainfall is just 1 mm and some weather stations have never received rain at all. Atacama is so arid that the surrounding mountains that reach up to 6885 m, have absolutely no glaciers! In the region, the river beds have been dry for over 120,000 years.However, unlike the Sahara Desert,Atacama is surprisingly not that hot. It has an average daily temperature between 0'C and 25℃! If you find that surprising, you'd be shocked to find out that this desert has lakes!When there was rainfall in the region (many year ago), this accumulated water created what we now know as the Salt Lakes. The name of these lakes was given as a result of the effect of the Atacama environment: the long dry period makes the water evaporate(蒸发),resulting in the higher concentrations of salt in the remaining water.This region has been tested by scientists to see if life is present in the Atacama soil with the same instruments that would be used to detect life in the soil on Mars! As a result of the soil's similarites to that of Mars,the Atacama land is used to test instruments for future Mars missions. In addition, the region has been used in movies as a set for filming Mars scenes, most famously in the television show Space Odyssey: Voyage to the Planets.The Atacama Desert is truly a unique place, due to its lack of rain as well as its similarities to Mars. You would think that this place would be a bare ghost town (鬼域), but think again! Many people have lived here for centuries, giving this desert its own culture and economic significance.56. What does the underlined word "arid" in the first paragraph mean?A. Big.B. Dry.C. Hot.D. Long.57 pared to the Sahara Desert, the Atacama Desert is _____.A. smallerB. wetterC. less famousD. less hot58.What is Paragraph 3 mainly about?A. origin of the Salt Lakes.B. rainfall in the Atacama Desert.C. the weather in the Atacama Desert.D. The current situation of the Salt Lakes.59.The TV program mentioned in the text____.A. tells Atacama's similarities to MarsB. focuses on the soil of MarsC. explores life in AtacamaD. was filmed in Atacama60.According to the author, the Atacama Desert ___.A. is a very frightening placeB. is as mysterious as MarsC. is somehow livableD. has many poor townsBWhile nature lovers across th e world wish all humans to realize the significance of their natural surroundings, many Australians are turning caring for the environment into a way of life.Julie Astonis, an Australian housewife in Brisbane is one such example. Even though autumn is approaching Australia's Brisbane in April, one can still watch colorful blooming (盛开的) flowers in Julie's little garden, as she tells that in her community, "Each of us has a beautiful yard. The whole community, from children to elderly people, takes care of the environment as if they are taking care of their own garden.""Gardening is the most popular club in our community，" she says. "A lot of retired people don't just regularly organize gardening lectures，but also personally visit families in the community to provide gardening training. So you can see that flowers continue to blossom in ourgardens throughout the year."Talking about her people's sense of caring for the environment, Julie says when people in the community take along their dog, they always carry a garbage bag to deal with the dog's waste. "In our community, you will never experience the embarrassment of stepping on the dirty waste while you are walking on the grass," says Julie with a smile.“T aking care of the the dog’s waste c an also help to develop children's sense of responsibility!”As to protecting water resources, the Australian goverment has made strict rules for families. Julie says, "We certainly would not use tap water to water the flowers!" She says almost every family in her c ommunity has a huge tank used to store rainwater，which is later used as the resource of all outdoor water use，including car washing and watering the garden. This year, they also asked people to connect the water tank with their toilets.61.From the first three paragraphs we learn t hat_____A. gardening is popular in most parts of AustraliaB. April is a great time for people to enjoy flowersC. it's not easy to keep a garden without proper trainingD. Julie's community has a deep sense of caring for nature62.Why can flowers be seen all year round in Julie's community?A. Gardening lessons are often given by professors.B. Families are taught how to take care of their gardens.C. The local government provides free gardening training.D. There is enough rainwater to water the flowers regularly.63.What do we know about Julie from Paragraph 4?A. She takes pride in her community.B. She once stepped on a dog's waste.D. She is quite in favor of raising a dog. D. She finds it embarrassing to walk on the grass..64.From what Julie says in the last paragraph, we know___.A. rainwater is not the best resourceB. her community owns a public tankC. her community makes full use of resourcesD. it is not necessary to water flowers very often65.Whanvould be the best title for the text?A. Love nature, the Australian wayB. How Australians save resourcesC. How Australians lead their lifeD. Protect nature, a must of lifeCXiangzi –Lucky, in English - is appropriately named. His owner Qiu Hong, a sports marketer,lets the dog enjoy two daily walks,a collection of imported American toys, $300 worth of monthly food and treats and his own sofa in her high-rise apartment. When Ms. Qiu feels bored, she takes Xiangzi out for a long run in her car.In a sense, Xiangzi is not just a dog, but a social phenomenon – and, perhaps, a marker of how quickly the Chinese nation is booming through its transformation from poor farmer to first-world citizen.Twenty years ago,there were hardly any dogs in Beijing, but now there're 900，000 registered dogs with countless thousands of others unlicensed. How this came to be is, in some ways, the story of modern China as well."People used to be focused on improving their own lives, and they weren't really acquainted with raising dogs，" said Ms. Qiu. "But with the improvement in the economy，people's outlooks (观念) have changed."Having a dog can be a way to relieve the stress in people's lives, but mostly Beijing dogs have, as in the West, become objects of affection - even devotion - by their owners. It's easy to find dog-treat stores, dog Web sites, dog social networks, dog swimming pools – even, for a time recently, a bring-your-dog cinema and a bring-your-dog bar on Beijing's downtown nightclub row.The doglike devotion of pet owners here seems to have softened the city government heart. In 1994，Beijing officials relaxed their no-dog policy to "severely restrict" dogs. In 2003,it was changed again to a llow anyone to own a dog，but to limit city dogs to no mo re than 35 centimeters in height. And nowadays the restriction seems to be loosely carried out.As for sti-fried Pekingese (京叭狗) - well，that dog,too, may have seen its day. A formal suggestion to ban the eating of dogs has been made by a law professor named Chang Jiwen，who considered himself "not so much a dog lover as a China lover". "With China developing so quickly, more people should know how to treat animals properly，" he said in 3 telephone interview.66. What's the main idea of the first paragraph?A.Xiang Zi is a clever dog.B. Xiangzi lives a happy life.C. Qiu Hong has a lot of money.D. Qiu Hong is very busy.67. Paragraph Four mainly shows that Beijingers_____.A.Iive under too much pressureB.Iove dogs evry muchC.are good at makin g moneyD.have modernized their city68.Judging from the article,we can know that______.A.Pet owners can be as devoted as the d ogB.there were no dogs in Beijing before 2003C.Beijing strictly bans dogs above 35cm high in practiceD.Chang Jiwen spoke for dog lovers only69.Which is NOT mentioned in the article?A.China’s economical development.B.The psychological problems in modern society.C.People’s attitude to wards animals.D.The problems caused by dog keeping.70.Which can be the best title of the article?A.Chinese Dogs Are LuckyB.Dogs Help Humans Live BetterC.Dogs Reflect China’s RiseD.Dogs Enjoy More Freedom In BeijingDFor most families, a long car journey is the bane of any trip. But for the Zapps, their 83-year-old vehicle has been a home for the past 11 years, as the couple travel around the world on a never ending trip of a lifetime, covering 142，000 miles over four continents.Herman and Candelaria Zapp, who got married to each other in 1996 and to their journey in 2000, Set off from Patagonia, Argentina, heading for Alaska. They came back to Argentina in2004,but settled there only for a couple of weeks, before deciding the open road is the only way to live. They have been traveling ever since, with a trip around South America between 2005 and 2007, then central America, the U.S. and Canada until 2009.The car was shipped to Australia, New Zealand, Japan and South Korea as they traveled those countries and they are currently in the Philippines on a tour of South East Asia.As a proof that life is possible in such a mobile style, the family of the two slowly grew to a number of six.They became, over the years and while on the road, parents to four children，Pampa (eight), Tehue (five), Paloma (three) and Wallaby (one). Remarkably, each of their kids has a different nationality."My grandfather knew that we wanted to travel and to never stop so he gave me the old Grdham-Paige car he used on his farm," Herman said. Each night the six Zapps either sleep in or around a tent set up next to their car, but more often than not they find a friendly local who will put them up for the night.The only hard rule the couple have to stick by, is the 40mph speed limit the 83-year old car is restricted to.Their trip is supported with the money coming from selling books they write about the places they visit.71. Which word has a similar meaning to the underlined word "bane" in the first paragraph?A.Beginning.B. Highlight.C. Pleasure.D. Discouragement.72.______years after their marriage, the couple decided to travel forever.A. FourB. EightC. NineD. Eleven73. The birthplace of the couple's second child Tehue must be in____.A. South AmericaB. Central AmericaC. AustraliaD. South East Asia74. What can we learn about the Zapps' car?A. The family sleep in it during the night.B. It can travel on water like a ship.C. It can never run faster than 4Omph.D. Herman’s grandfather bought it for them.75. Where do the Zapps keep their kids?A. They let the' kids travel with them.B. They let the kids stay where they were born.C. They sent the kids to their motherland.D. They keep the kids in a foreign country.第一节阅读表达（共5小题；每小题3分,共15分）Nowadays, researchers from the University of Maryland found that nearly four in five students have depression,panic,confusion and extreme isolation when they are forced to keep away from technology for a day.The study concluded that "most students failed to go the full 24 hours without media". They have been addicted to the modem technology.In this research, almost 1,000 university students from 12 campuses in 10 countries, including Britain, America and China, have been interviewed. Most of them were unable to avoid technology for one full day. The researchers concluded that, college students at campuses across the globe admitted being "addicted" to modem technology such as mobile phones, laptops and televisions as well as social networking such as Facebook and Twitter. An American college student told of his great desire when he was forced to keep away from the media. He even said it "cocaine addiction".The research also found students used "nearly the same words to describe their reactions when they were away from the media”.These included emotions such as confusion,anxiety, insecurity, jealousness, anger, loneliness, dependence and depression.Professor Susan Moeller, who led the research, said technology had changed the students' relationships. "Students talked about how seary(可怕的) it was when there is no technology, how addicted they were to it，" she said. "They expected the frustration without the media. But they didn't expect to have the psychological effects，to be lonely, to be panicked, the anxiety, literally heart palpitations (心悸). Technology provides the social network for young people today and they have spent their entire lives being ‘plugged in ' . "76.What's the main idea of the text? (no more than 10 words)____________________________________________________________________________ 77.How will most students feel if they keep away from technology for 24 hours? (no more than 9 words)________________________________ ____________________________________________ 78.Fill in the blank in Paragraph 2 with proper words. (no more than 4 words)____________________________________________________________________________ 79.What does the underlined word "These" in Paragraph 3 probably refer to? (no more than 10 words)____________________________________________________________________________80 plete the following statement with proper words. (no more than 2 words)The youth have access to social network nowadays with the help of ________which they are addicted to and can’t get away from.第二节书面表达（满分25分）请依照以下提示，结合你在生活中的事例，就“Nothing Succeeds Without a Strong Will" 为题用英语写一篇短文，谈谈毅力关于成功的重要性。

信丰中学2021—2022学年高三班级暑期英语周练四试题命题人：李春梅曹星秀袁丽审题人：高三英语备课组其次部分阅读理解(共两节，满分40分)第一节(共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

APicking a destination may be the hardest part of getting ready to study abroad. It’s hard to pick just one to be your home. We are here to help you narrow it down, with a complete guide to the top four studying abroad destinations.Number 4: AustraliaAustralia is a country where strong programs seem a bit obvious based on the location itself. Anything dealing with the environment is a natural choice of study, because Australia has such a unique climate across the country. You’ll need a student visa to study in Australia. Most universities will send you an official form along with more information about the visa process once you’ve met these requirements.Number 3: ChinaSome fields like business or economics stand out just because of the nature of the country itself as an economic superpower. Other areas like cultural studies might give you more options to pursue programs that would help you get a better feel of what life is like in less developed areas. You’ll need a visa for any program you decide to do in China. You’ll also need to make sure your passport is valid for at least six months after your planned de parture date. Be sure to pay attention to different entry and exit requirements too if you plan to do any side traveling to places like HongKong.Number 2: FranceAside from studying the French language, France is a great place for students, who are interested in art, literature, music, history, architecture, or a combination of any of the above. If you’re planning to be in France for more than 90 days, you’ll need a visa. This process can take a long time (think two months or more), so be sure to start early.Number 1: The United KingdomThe UK is home to some of the oldest, most respected universities on the planet. You’re almost guaranteed to find an incredible program for any subject you could possibly think of. You’ll need one of two types of visas de pending on how long you plan to study there and what you’ll be doing.21.What can we learn from Number 4?A. The weather in Australia is almost the same all year roundB. The location of Australia influences its programs greatlyC. Most universities in Australia can provide visas for foreign studentsD. The development of science in Australia is the rapidest in the world22. If a foreigner is about to study in China, what should he do?A. Bring a student visa with himB. Volunteer to work in less developed areasC. Ensure that his passport can be valid at least for the following six monthsD. Apply for a different visa to travel in HongKong.23. Who may be mostly interested in the article?A. Students who plan to study abroad.B. Teachers who plan to teach in universities.C. Travelers who plan to visit other countries.D. Students who plan to work outside.BWhen the dog named Judy spotted the first sheep in her life，she did what comes naturally. The four-year-old dog set off racing after the sheep across several fields and, being a city animal，lost both her sheep and her sense of direction. Then she ran along the edge of a cliff(悬崖) and fell 100 feet，bouncing off a rock into the sea.Her owner Mike Holden panicked and called the coastguard of Cornwall，who turned up in seconds. Six volunteers slid down the cliff with the help of a rope but gave up all hope of finding her alive after a 90-minute search.Three days later, a hurricane hit the coast near Cornwall. Mr. Holden returned home from his holiday upset and convinced his pet was dead. He comforted himself with the thought she had died in the most beautiful part of the country.For the next two weeks, the Holdens were heartbroken. Then, one day, the phone rang and Steve Tregear, the coastguard of Cornwall, asked Holden if he would like his dog back.A birdwatcher, armed with a telescope, found the pet sitting desperately on a rock. While he sounded the alarm, a student from Leeds climbed down the cliff to collect Judy.The dog had initially been knocked unconscious but had survived by drinking water from a fresh stream at the base of the cliff. She may have fed on the body of a sheep which had also fallen over the edge. “The dog was verythin and hungry,” Steve Tregear said.“It was a very lucky dog. She survived because of a plentiful supply of fresh water,”he added.It was, as Mr. Holden admitted, “a minor miracle”．24. The dog Judy fell down the cliff when she was______．A. rescuing her ownerB. caught in a hurricaneC. blocked by a rockD. running after a sheep25. Who spotted Judy after the accident?A. A birdwatcher.B. A student from Leeds.C. Six volunteers.D. The coastguard of Cornwall.26. What can we infer from the text?A. People like to travel with their pets.B. Judy was taken to the fields for hunting.C. Luck plays a vital role in Judy's survival.D. Holden cared little where Judy was buried.27. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?A. Miracle of the coastguardB. Surviving a hurricaneC. Dangers in the wildD. Coming back from the deadCWould you eat a ready meal from the fridge rather than cook from scratch? Have you been doing internet shopping rather than going to the stores? What can't you be bothered to do?A study into how lazy British people are has found more than half of adults are so lazy they'd catch the lift rather than climb two flights of stairs.Just over 2000 people were quizzed by independent researchers at Nuffield Health, Britain's largest health charity. The results were astonishing.About one in six people surveyed said if their remote control was broken, they would continue watching the same channel rather than get up.More than one third of those questioned said they would not run to catch a bus. Worryingly, of the 654 respondents with children, 64% said they were often too tired to play with them.This led the report to conclude that it's no wonder that one in six children in the UK are classified as obese (very fat) before they start school.Dr Sarah Dauncey, medical director of Nuffield Health, said: "People need to get fitter, not just for their own sake, but for the sake of their families, friends and evidently their pets too."If we don't start to take control of this problem, a whole generation will become too unfit to perform even the most rudimentary of tasks."And Scotland's largest city, Glasgow, was shamed as the most inactive city in the UK, with 75% surveyed admitting they do not get enough exercise, followed closely by Birmingham and Southampton, both with 67%.The results cause serious challenges for the National Health Service, where obesity-related illnesses such as heart disease and cancer have been on a steady increase for the past 40 years and are costing billions of pounds every year.28.What causes children in the UK to be obese?A. Eating ready mealB. Watching TVC. Doing Internet shoppingD. Being lazy29.What can be inferred from the passage?A. British people are too lazy to do anything.B. Internet shopping will do harm to your health.C. Many people would not run to catch a bus in Britain.D. People should be more active and take regular exercise to keep fit.30.Which of the following is Not true according to the passage?A. One sixth of British people use remote control when watching TV.B. People will benefit not only themselves but their families by getting fit.C. Fatness can cause diseases such as heart disease and cancer.D. More people get obesity-related illnesses now than 40 years ago.31.What does the underlined word rudimentary most probably mean?A. basicB. seriousC. vitalD. hardDWhether in the home or the workplace, social robots are going to become a lot more common in the next few years. Social robots are about to bring technology to the everyday world in a more humanized way, said Cynthia Breazeal, chief scientist at the robot company Jibo.While household robots today do the normal housework, social robots will be much more like companions than mere tools. For example, these robots will be able to distinguish when someone is happy or sad. This allows them to respond more appropriately to the user.The Jibo robot, arranged to ship later this year, is designed to be a personalized assistant. You can talk to the robot, ask it questions, and make requests for it to perform different tasks. The robot doesn't just deliver general answers to questions; it responds based on what it learns about each individual in the household. It can do things suchas reminding an elderly family member to take medicine or taking family photos.Social robots are not just finding their way into the home. They have potential applications in everything from education to health care and are already finding their way into some of these spaces.Fellow Robots is one company bringing social robots to the market. The company's “Oshbot”robot is built to assist customers in a store, which can help the customers find items and help guide them to the product's location in the store. It can also speak different languages and make recommendations for different items based on what the customer is shopping for.The more interaction the robot has with humans, the more it learns. But Oshbot, like other social robots, is not intended to replace workers, but to work alongside other employees. “We have technologies to train social robots to do things not for us, but with us,”said Breazeal.32. How are social robots different from household robots?A. They can control their emotions.B. They are more like humans.C. They do the normal housework.D. They respond to users more slowly.33. What can a Jibo robot do according to Paragraph 3?A. Communicate with you and perform operations.B. Answer your questions and make requests.C. Take your family pictures and deliver milk.D. Obey your orders and remind you to take pills.34. What can Oshbot work as?35.We can learn from the last paragraph that social robots will ________.A. train employeesB. be our workmatesC. improve technologiesD. take the place of workers其次节(共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分)依据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。

第二部分英语知识运用（共两节, 满分45分）第一节语法和词汇（共15小题；每小题1分, 满分15分）21. —Which office is Johnson Black in?—Johnson Black? I’ve heard of person here.A. no suchB. not suchC. such noD. no such a22. Eventually, she was put in ____ charge of ____ whole investigation into the traffic accident.A. the; aB. 不填; aC. 不填; theD. the; the23. In Disneyland, every year, some 800,000 plants are replaced because Disney refused to_______ signs asking his “guests” not to step on them.A. send upB. set upC. put upD. take up24. I’m so glad to see you back, Lucy. How long _______ at your grandma’s?A. had you stayedB. did you stayC. have you stayedD. would you stay25. Problems relating to people’s livelihood have been the focus of the government, especially_______Premier Wen Jiabao included them in his government work report last year.A. whenB. ifC. untilD. since26. Nowadays food safety is a big problem and nobody can guarantee all foods are safe to us, butfood produced in the normal companies is ___________ better.A. strictlyB. absolutelyC. relativelyD. exactly27. The manager’s demand was that the data ______ to in his report ______ to Mr. Andrewwithout delay.A. referred; be e-mailedB. referring; should be e-mailedC. referred; were e-mailedD. was referred; must be e-mailed28. Many teenagers don’t get enough sleep because they have too much homework, which _____them up at night.A. staysB. keepsC. makesD. remains29. Everything taken into account, I think Alice’s plan is a(an) _____ one. We’d better put it intopractice.A. primaryB. perfectC. essentialD. practical30. — I was late for work this morning.—_________. You started early, didn’t you?A. Why not?B. So what?C. How come?D. Never mind.31. Marie told us that _____ that she was able to set up new branches elsewhere．A. so successful her business wasB. so successful was her businessC. such successful business she hadD. so was successful her business32. In the police station, I saw the man from ___ room the thief had stolen the TV set.A. whomB. whichC. thatD. whose33. —It’s very importa nt for you to arrive on time.—I ____ be there at seven o’clock, I promise.A. willB. canC. mustD. should34. It’s the first overseas trip that President Hu Jingtao has made this year,_______?A. is itB. isn’t itC. has heD. hasn’t he35. The growing speed of a plant is influenced by a number of factors, ____ beyond our control.A. most of themB. most of whichC. most of thatD. most of what第二节完形填空：（共20小题, 每小题1.5分, 满分30分）Several years ago, while attending a communication course, I experienced a most unusual process. The instructor asked us to list 36 in our past that we felt 37 of, regretted, or incomplete about and read our lists aloud.This seemed like a very 38 process, but there’s alway s some 39 soul in the crowd who will volunteer. The instructor then 40 that we find ways to 41 people, or take some action to right any wrong doings. I was seriously wondering how this could ever 42 my communication.Then t he man next to m e raised his hand and volunteered this story: “Making my 43 , I remembered an incident from high school. I grew up in a small town. There was a Sheriff 44 of us kids liked. One night, my two buddies and I decided to play a 45 on him.After drinking a few beers, we climbed the tall wa ter tank in the middle of the town, and wrote on the tank in bright red paint: Sheriff Brown is a s.o.b.(畜生). The next day, almost the whole town saw our glorious 46 . Within two hours, Sheriff Brown had us in his office. My friends told the truth but I lied. No one 47 found out.”“Nearly 20 years later, Sheriff Brown’s name 48 on my list. I didn’t even know if he was still 49 . Last weekend, I dialed the information in my hometown and found there was a Roger Brown still listed. I tried his number. After a few 50 , I heard, “Hello?” I said, “Sheriff Brown?” Paused. “Yes.” “Well, this is Jimmy Calkins.”“And I want you to know that I did it!” Paused. “I knew it!” he yelled back. We had a good laugh and a 51 discussion. His closing words were: “Jimmy, I always felt bad for you 52 your buddies got it off their chest, but you were carrying it 53 all these years. I want to thank you for calling me...for your sake.”Jimmy inspired me to 54 all 101 items on my list within two years, and I always remember what I learned from the course: It’s never too late to 55 the past wrongdoings.36. A. something B. anything C. somebody D. anybody37. A. ashamed B. afraid C. sure D. proud38. A. private B. secret C. interesting D. funny39. A. foolish B. polite C. simple D. brave40. A. expected B. suggested C. ordered D. demanded41. A. connect with B. depend on C. apologize to D. get along with42. A. improve B. continue C. realize D. keep43. A. notes B. list C. plan D. stories44. A. any B. most C. none D. all45. A. part B. game C. trick D. record46. A. view B. sign C. attention D. remark47. A. also B. even C. still D. ever48. A. appears B. considers C. presents D. remembers49. A. angry B. happy C. doubtful D. alive50. A. words B. rings C. repeats D. calls51. A. cold B. plain C. nervous D. lively52. A. in case B. so long as C. unless D. because53. A. around B. out C. on D. away54. A. build up B. make up C. clear up D. give up55. A. regret B. forgive C. right D. punish第三部分阅读理解：（共20 小题, 每小题2分, 满分40分）AAfter battling hard times and danger for over nine months, British teenager Mike Perham made history last month as the youngest person to sail solo around the world.The 17-year-old made the record after he cleared the Panama Canal and then sailed through the Caribbean and got home across the Atlantic.Mike is only three months younger than Zac Sunderland, the 17-year-old American boy who had taken the crown as the youngest solo around-the-world sailor in July.The two youngsters met in Cape Town in South Africa as they crossed the globe in differentdirections. Mike insisted they were not rivals(竞争对手). “No. It's two teenagers going out there, living their dream and having the adventure of a lifetime,” he said.Mike may be young, but he is no stranger to sailing adventures. He picked up the hobby at the age of 6 when his father took him out in a small boat on a local lake. Father and son sailed separate boats across the Atlantic when Mike was 14, making him the youngest person to cross that ocean solo. That record gave him the taste for this even greater challenge.On the recent journey, the scariest moment for Mike came when his sailboat was hit by storms in the southern Indian Ocean.“We were picked up by what felt like a 60-foot wave and threw down on our side at 90 degrees,” he said.“It felt like I was going right over. Stuff was flying around and I just thought ‘Oh no’.”At other times, he had to dive into the Pacific and fix problems. He tied himself to the boat, jumped into the water and went to work with a knife in 30-second dives underneath the boat to cut a rope away.Mike said he felt pr oud that he made his dream come true. “You've got to have confidence in yourself that you will make it,” he said.56. What's the main idea of the passage?A. A British teenager became the youngest person to sail solo around the world.B. How a British teenager developed his sailing hobby.C. A British teenager's brave experience.D. A British teenager's confidence.57. Which of the following statements is NOT true?A. Mike Perham crossed the Panama Canal.B. Mike and Zac took the crown as the youngest solo around-the-world sailor at the same age.C. The two youngsters crossed the globe in different directions.D. Mike was never frightened during the sailing.58. What does the underlined word “taste” in the fifth paragraph mean?A. Flavor.B. Preference.C. Experience.D. Ability.59. What can we infer from the passage?A. Both Mike and Zac had adventured spirits.B. Mike is older than Zac.C. They both are brave but they have different goals.D. Mike took up the hobby of sailing adventures at 14.60. What did Mike believe in?A. Having confidence in yourself will make you successful.B. Braveness is important in sailing.C. One should pick up a hobby as a child.D. Pride goes before a fall.BA scientist turns out to be able to see the future by offering each of four-year-olds a piece of candy and watching how he or she deals with it. Some children reach eagerly for the treat they see. Some last a few minutes before they give in. But others are determined to wait until the last moment.By the time the children reach high school, something remarkable has happened. A survey found that those who as four-year-olds had enough self-control to hold out generally grew up to be more popular, adventurous, confident and dependable. The children who gave in to temptation(诱惑) early were more likely to be lonely, easily frustrated and inflexible（固守己见的）.Actually, the ability to delay reward is a sign of emotional intelligence which doesn’t show up on an IQ test.The hardware of the brain and t he software of the mind have long been scientists’ concerns. But brain theory can’t explain what we wonder about most, like the question why some people remain upbeat in the face of troubles that would sink a less resistant soul.Here comes the theory of Daniel Goleman, writer of Emotional Intelligence: when it comes to pr edicting people’s success, brain ability as measured by IQ may actually matter less than the qualities of mind once thought of as “character”.EQ is not the opposite of IQ. What researchers have been trying to understand is how they work together; how one’s ability to handle stress, for instance, affects the ability to concentrate and put intelligence to use. Among the ingredients(要素) for success, researchers now generally agree that IQ counts for about 20%; the rest depends on everything from social class to luck.While many researchers in this relatively new field are glad to see emotional issues finally taken seriously, some few fear EQ invites misuse.61. The experiment with the four-year-olds makes it clear that .A. the age of 4 is a proper time for scientific experimentB. emotional intelligence won’t show up until adolescenceC. the ability of self-control plays a role in personal successD. candy can be used to me asure a person’s emotional intelligence62. Which of the following is TRUE of EQ and IQ according to the text?A. There is no link between EQ and IQ.B. The higher a person’s IQ is, the higher his or her EQ is.C. Some people can be blessed with lots of both, but some with little of either.D. Scientists are trying to discover the way in which EQ and IQ work together.63. The underlined word “upbeat” in Paragraph 4 probably means .A. kindB. floatingC. excitedD. optimistic64. Why does the author mention the experiment at the beginning of the text?A. To amuse both the children and readers.B. To prove the scientist’s wisdom.C. To introduce the to pic of the text.D. To show us how to do an IQ test.65. What is most likely to be written in the paragraph that follows?A. Information about famous people with high EQ.B. Examples showing the opposite voice about EQ.C. Some reasons why EQ is a relatively new field.D. Strong demand for basic emotional education.CMovies in the theater get their recognition at awards ceremonies, such as the Oscars. But how about movies for phones? They are getting their turn at MoFilm--the first mobile film festival.The first MoFilm competition received 250 entries from more than 100 countries. Entries were restricted to films that were five minutes or less in length--ideal for viewing and sharing on mobile phones. An independent jury then selected a shortlist of five film-makers. The winner was chosen from the shortlist by an audience voting using their phones.New PlatformsThe awards highlight the increasing impact that mobile phones are making in the entertainment industry. Many grassroots filmmakers start out with short films. They are thwarted by the lack of opportunities to screen their work. Therefore, mobile phones are increasingly being seen as a new platform for these short works.It is a good place for anyone who wants to express themselves and find a way to have that expression be seen by a wide audience. Just think about how many people have mobile phones in the world!New Technology AdvancesMoFilm is pioneering content for mobile and online services that is a world away from Hollywood. The majority of films made for mobiles are now short in length, taking into account the screen size. However this could be overcome as technology advances.In the near future, longer films will likely be seen on the mobile phone. And there are mobile companies creating phones where users can watch movies at higher quality.Wherever you see movies, one thing is certain: the quality of work, the simple ability at story telling, and the thin g that inspires someone to tell a story can really come from anywhere.66. At the first MoFilm, .A. movies in the theater got their recognitionB. more than 100 countries took part in the competitionC. ideal films were five minutes or less in lengthD. the winner was chosen by experts' voting67. They are thwarted by the lack of opportunities to screen their work. The underlined wordmeans “”.A. disappointedB. surprisedC. frightenedD. encouraged68. Nowadays the majority of films made for mobiles are short in length because of .A. online servicesB. the mobile phoneC. technology advancesD. the screen size69. What’s the best title for the passage?A. Putting Movies on MobilesB. Introduction of Latest Mobile PhonesC. Mobile Phone s’ CeremoniesD. Film Awards Broadcast on Mobile Phones70. Which statement is NOT true?A. MoFilm is not a part of Hollywood.B. Mobile phones are considered to be a new platform for short films.C. MoFilm get their recognition through Oscars.D. Films made for mobiles will likely be cleaner.DMachines in the home have a short history. Sewing machines, washing machines and tumble dries are common enough today, but a hundred years ago few people could even imagine such things. However, inventors have designed and built a wide range of household machines since then. In most cases the inventor tried t o patent（申请专利）his machine, to stop anyone copying it. Then he tried to produce a lot of them. If the machine became popular, the inventor could make a lot of money.In 1790 the first sewing machine was patented. The inventor was an Englishman called Thomas Saint. There was nothing to match his machine for forty years, and then someone built a similar device. He was a Frenchman, Bartelemy Thimonier. Neither of these early machines worked very well, however. It wasn’t until 1846 that an inventor came up with a really efficient sewing machine. He was an American, Elias Howe and his machine was good enough to beat five skilled sewing women. He didn’t make much money from it, however. The first commercially successful sewing machine was patented by Isaac Singer five years later.Today, we take washing machines for granted, but there was none before 1869. The revolving drum（旋转桶）of that first machine set a pattern for the future, but it was crude by today’s standards. The drum was turned by hand, and needed a lot of effort. Eight years passed before someone produced an electric washing machine. The world had to wait even longer for a machine to dry clothes. The first spin-drier was another American invention, patented in 1924; but it was 20 years before such machines were widely used.It was yet another American, called Bissell, who introduced the carpet sweeper. He patented the original machine back in 1876. It didn’t pick up dirt very well, but it was quicker than a dustpan and brush. Thirty-six years later, even the carpet sweeper was old-fashioned: modern homes now have a vacuum cleaner with an electric motor to suck the dust.71. Inventors patent the inventions so as to __________ .A. produce more machinesB. avoid being copied by othersC. make the inventions more popularD. make more money72. Whose sewing machine could do far more than the work that was done by five skilled sewing women?A. Thomas Saint’s.B. Bartelemy Thimonier’s.C. Elias Howe’s.D. Isaac Singer’s.73. According to the article, modern inventors __________.A. followed the pattern of the first revolving drum but improve it muchB. only imitated the first washing machineC. powered the first ever-made washing machine by electricityD. had to wait for the first spin-drier for a long time74. The underlined word “crude” in the sentence “but it was crude by today’s standards.” probably means __________.A. uselessB. ugly-lookingC. roughD. not skillfully made75. The article mainly tells us about __________.A. the great inventors in the worldB. the important inventions in the worldC. the short history of household machinesD. the importance of the machines used in the home第Ⅱ卷（共35分）第四部分写作（共二节, 满分35分）第一节阅读表达（共5小题；每小题2分, 满分10分）In our culture, the source s of what we call a sense of “mastery” —feeling important and worthwhile—and the sources of what we call a sense of “pleasure”—finding life enjoyable—are not always the same. In the past women often were told “You can’t have i t all.” Sometimes what the sp eaker really is saying is: “You choose a career, so you can’t expect to have closer relationships or a happy family life.” or “You have a wonderful husband and children—what’s all this about wanting a career?” But today women need to_____________, if they are to feel good about themselves.Our study shows that, for women, well-being has two aspects. One is mastery, which includes self-respect, a sense of control over your life, and low levels of anxiety and depression. Mastery is closely related to the “doing” side of life, to work and activity. Pleasure is the other aspect, and it is made up of happiness, satisfaction and optimism. It is tied more closely to the “feeling” side of life. The two are independent of each other. A woman could be high in mastery and low in pleasure, and vice versa（反之亦然）. For example, a woman who has a good job, but whose mother has just died, might be feeling very good about herself and in control of her work life, but the pleasure side could be damaged for a time.The concepts of mastery and pleasure can help us identify the sources of well-being for women, and correct past mistakes. In the past, women were encouraged to look only at the feeling side of life as the source of all well-being. But we know that both mastery and pleasure are important. And mastery seems to be achieved largely through work. In our study, all the groups of employed women were valued significantly higher in mastery than women who were not employed.A woman’s well-being is developed when she takes on multiple roles. At least by middle adulthood, the women who were involved in a combination of roles—marriages, motherhood, and employment—were the highest in well-being, in spite of warnings about stress and strain.76. What is the best title for the passage? (no more than 10 words)________________________________________________________________________ 77. Fill in the blank in the first paragraph with proper words. (no more than 10 words)________________________________________________________________________ 78. What is the main idea of the Second Paragraph? (no more than 8 words)________________________________________________________________________ 79. What is the difference about women’s well-being betw een Today and the Past? (no more than20 words)________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ 80. What does the underlined word “it” (Line 4, Para 2) refer to? (1 word)________________________________________________________________________第二节书面表达（满分25分）假如你是李华，你发现部分同学每次遇到重要考试，都会出现一些焦虑症状。

信丰中学2014-2015学年第二学期高二英语周练一第一部分：听力 (共两节。

满分30分)第一节 (共5小题：每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1. What impressed the man about the new theater?A. The ticket price.B. The seats.C. The sound.2. What are the speakers going to do tonight?A. Listen to a lecture.B. Go out for pizza.C. Work in the garden.3. Why has the man been staying at home?A. He works at home.B. He is out of work.C. He’s b een sick.4. How many students had planned to take the exam?A.50.B. 25.C. 15.5. What does the man think of the cheese?A. It is delicious. B .It smells better than it tastes. C. It has gone bad.第二节（共15 小题；每小题1分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。

每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

听完每段对话或独白前后，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。

每段对话或独白读两遍。

听第6段材料，回答第6至7题。

【暑假作业】新高三年级Week FourDay One【基础巩固】（一）AI have the 1_________(great)job in the world. I travel to unusual places and work alongside people from all over the world. Sometimes using 2_________(science)equipment and sometimes meeting local people and tourists, I am never 3_________(bore).Although my job is occasionally dangerous, I don’t mind because danger excites me and makes me feel alive. However, the most important thing about my job is that I help protect ordinary people 4_________ one of the most powerful forces on earth—the volcano.BWater is a precious resource. Every person needs it 5_________ (survive),and we use it for cooking, drinking, growing our food and washing. However，it is scarce(缺乏的). Just 1% of water on Earth can 6_________ (use)by humans. What’s more，treating water to make it clean and safe and pumping it to our homes uses up lots of energy. So, what can you do to help save water? One easy way is by 7_________(turn)off the tap when you brush your teeth.CRobbie Phillips has become the first British person to complete one of the toughest challenges in rock climbing.8_________(know)as the Alpine Trilogy(阿尔卑斯三部曲),the challenge consists of three climbs on mountains in Austria, Germany and Switzerland, 9_________Phillips completed in four years. Until now, only four other people 10_________(conquer)all three of the extremely difficult climbs.（二）Without proper planning, tourism can cause 1_________(problem). For example, too many tourists can crowd public places 2__________ are also enjoyed by the inhabitants(居民) of a country. If tourism creates too much traffic, the inhabitants will become 3__________ (annoy) and unhappy. They begin to dislike tourists 4_________ to treat them impolitely. They forget how much tourism can help the country’s economy. 5__________ is important to think about the people of a destination country and 6__________tourism affects them. Tourism should help 7_________ country keep the customs and beauty that attracts tourists. Tourism should also advance the wealth and 8_________ (happy) of local inhabitants.Too much tourism can be a problem. If tourism 9__________ (grow) too quickly, people must leave other jobs to work 10__________ the tourism industry. This means that other parts of the country’s economy can suffer.【阅读提升】BFree Haircuts on a Red ChairLast summer, Katie Steller was on her way to work. She stopped at a traffic light, where a man, in his 60s,looking out of luck, was sitting alone. She rolled down her window.“Hey!” she shouted.“ I’m driving around giving free haircuts. Do you want one right now?”The man, missing a few teeth, paused and laughed. “Actually,” he said, “I have a funeral(葬礼)to go to this week. I was really hoping to get a haircut.”Then, Steller unloaded a red chair from the car. The man,named Edward, took a seat. As Steller was cutting his curly graying hair, he told her about growing up in Mississippi, about moving to Minnesota, and how he still talked to his mom over phone every day.To date, Steller has given 30 or so such haircuts to people around the city. They are all living on the margins, and she is aware of the power of her work.“It’s more than a haircut,”she says.“I want it to be a gateway, to show value and respect, but also to get to know people.”Steller knows that a haircut can change a life. One changed hers:As a teen, she suffered from ulcerative colitis(溃疡性结肠炎) that was so serious, her hair thinned severely. Seeing this, her mother arranged for Steller’s first professional haircut.“To sit down and have somebody look at me and talk to me like a person and not just an illness, it helped me feel cared about and less alone,” she says.After that, Steller knew she wanted to have her own hair salon so she could help people feel the way she’d felt that day. Not long after finishing cosmetology school(美容学校) in 2016, she realized her dream.Two years later, she began what she now calls her Red Chair Project, reaching out to people on the streets.Steller said, “I can’t fix their problems, but maybe I can help them feel less alone for a moment.” Steller listens to people’s stories of loss, addiction, and struggle to get back on their feet.An offshoot of the Red Chair Project is the Steller Kindness Project, in which people who commit acts of kindness are invited for a free makeover(美容) at Steller’s salon. In exchange, they tell their stories, which Steller shares on her website. Her hope is that by reading about kind acts, others will be inspired to do their own.So far, it’s working. “You have no idea what people are going to do with the kindness that you give to them,” says Steller.1. Edward agreed to have a haircut by Steller because________.A. he wanted to talk with Steller about his lifeB. he wanted to look good for a special occasionC. he was too old to go to a hair salon by himselfD. he was just waiting for a free haircut on the street2. In paragraph 5, the underlined words “living on the margins” can probably be replaced by________.A. living with little care and attentionB. living far from downtown areasC. living with serious illnessesD. living in untidy conditions3. What made Steller want to set up her own salon?A. Her excellent haircut skills.B. Her mother’s encouragement.C. Her experience of a formal haircut.D. Her dream to offer people free haircuts.4. What’s the purpose of Steller Kindness Project?A. To make contributions to charity.B. To encourage people to spread kindness.C. To reward kind people with free makeovers.D. To collect moving stories for Steller’s website.COlympiads (奥林匹克竞赛) are a kind of competitive exam to tap exceptional students with the best of potential, talent, and IQ.These exams are conducted to challenge and motivate the brightest students from around the world and to urge more and more children to take up a career in pure science. But why do most parents nowadays want their children to participate in Olympiads?Participating in and winning any kind of competition is one of the best feelings in the world. Competitions award merit(优点), performance, excellence—quite literally, the best in a human being. Thus, it might be understandable that: a lot of pride is associated with a child qualifying at any of the Olympiad levels.Who doesn’t want to be the proud parent of a smart, intelligent young child?It has also been claimed that Olympiads can act as a great morale booster(信心增强剂). Bangalore-based programmer of Olympiad Helper,Vikash Anil says,“Even when students don’t win, their confidence grows.”However, there are a number of serious considerations parents are missing out on, which has impacts on children. They are being burdened with the pressure of performing well in these exams—a pressure that is often too high and unhealthy for their young minds and bodies. They are also being introduced to peer pressure and “competition” in a very negative and ugly light.What’s worse, the age at which children are being forced to take these exams keep dropping with each passing year. Children as young as 5 or 6 years old are being sent away to tuitions(辅导)right after school gets over. Many educationists are condemning this, because the International Science Olympiads is for high school students only.The claim that Olympiads actually make children “more confident” cannot be readily accepted. While a lot of good outcomes are possible from Olympiads, it is also true that all students will not react positively to “failing” at Olympiads. More students are going to come out feeling miserable for having failed the exam.Being a parent in today’s dynamic, commercial and material world is not easy. It is indeed a pity if parents are chasing “recognition”, rather than “excellence” and “merit” for their children.There is no such thing as a “good”,or a “poor” child. Parents should realize this, embrace this, and empower themselves and their children with this.As a parting thought I would like to leave this Einstein quote: “Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”5. Why do most parents want their children to participate in Olympiads?A. To prove their children’s potential and excellence.B. To prepare their children for a pure science career.C. To strengthen their children’s competitive awareness.D. To make their children benefit from stress and failures.6. What is the author’s attitude to Vikash Anil’s words?A. Doubtful.B. Positive.C. Disapproving.D. Uninterested.7. Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?A. Olympiads:Are Children Relying on Tuitions Too MuchB. Olympiads:Are Children Starting at a Too Young AgeC. Olympiads:Are Parents Being Driven by CommercialsD. Olympiads:Are Parents Becoming Over-Ambitious【作文训练】假设你是李华，你的美国朋友Mike就读的学校要举办一年一度的“中华文化节”，他来信向你征求活动意见，请你写封回信，内容包括：1.写作目的；2.活动建议；3.表示祝愿。

2020届信丰中学高三英语模拟试卷及参考答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AIf you are looking for recommendations on biographies(传记) that will educate you, comedies that will make your belly ache or stories that present the unique challenges women face every day, read on.“Pride and Prejudice”by Jane AustenA classic thatnever gets old. Set in ruralEnglandin the early 19th century, this tale centers around the Bennet family, a family of five daughters and their two parents who are desperate to find at least one of the daughters a wealthy match. Austen’s story focuses on the tension between marrying for love instead of just for power and fame, and also the unique pressure on women to find financial security by way of marriage at the time.“Women in Science: 50 Fearless Pioneers Who Changed the WorldWomen in Science: 50 Fearless Pioneers Who Changed the World”by Rachel IgnotofskyIt is a sweetly illustrated and educational book that highlights the contributions of 50 women in the fields of technology, science, engineering and mathematics, from present day all the way back to 360 AD.“Good Night Stories for Rebel GirlsGood Night Stories for Rebel Girls”by Elena FavilliIt tells the stories of female heroes from years ago and present day. With color1 portraits and biographies that are short and sweet, this book is a page-turner for anyone wanting to learn about influential women in the past and present.“Becoming”by Michelle ObamaWe wouldn’t be able to write this list without including Michelle Obama’s memoir. “Becoming” has the former FLOTUS discussing her childhood, family, motherhood, her own FLOTUS impact, the pressures of being part of the first Black family in the White House and balancing her public life now. And of course she writes all about meeting her husband and the many unique challenges they faced too.1. What didthe Bennetsintend to do?A.To marry their daughters to rich men.B.To lessen pressure on their daughters.C. To help their daughters marry for true love.D. To make their daughters financially independent.2. Whose book will attract a teen interested in science?A. Jane Austen’s.B.Rachel Ignotofsky’s.C.Elena Favilli’s.D.Michelle Obama’s.3.What do the four books have in common?A.They are all classics.B.They are all biographies.C.They are all related to the female.D. They are all about heroes.BHaley Curfman, 25, of Blackwell, Oklahoma, is a teacher at Blackwell Public School and last yearshe bought a plain(朴素的) white dress, which she set up a station in her classroom for her students to decorate, encouraging them to go and draw on the dress whenever they had free time. Haley set up a station at a table with the dress and some color1 ed markers so that her students could draw on it, having first seen the idea on Pinterest.After the kids had finished the design, she then surprised them all by wearing the dress to class, sharing pictures of herself in it on Facebook in a post that has since been shared over 200, 000 times.For teachers looking to do something similar for their own students, Haley said that she bought the dress off Amazon for less than $ 20 about six months ago and pre-washed the dress before she started the project. She used markers from Walmart. But she said these things can be bought in other places. She said, “To do the project, I set up a station at a table with the dress and markers. It takes anywhere from two weeks to a month to complete as we just work on it here and there when time allows. You'd better give the students enough time so they don't have to hurry.”“Teachers have been sharing their dresses, T-shirts, etc. with me that they've been creating since the 1950s with the same idea. It is amazing, and I love the fact that you are sharing them with me! Thank you all so much for your kindness and support,” she wrote on Facebook.Asked why she came up with the idea, Haley told Scary Mommy. “We don't have art in our school, so, I always try to do little creative projects when possible.”4. What did Haley use the plain white dress to do?A. To teach her students painting.B. To prepare for her presentation.C. To ask her students to draw on it.D. To help her students with their homework.5. What do we know about the finished dress?A. It took Haley by surprise.B. It is kept by Haley at home.C. It is the product of a new idea.D. It has enjoyed popularity online.6. What should a teacher do if he or she wants to follow Haley's example?A. Buy the same dress online.B. Give the kids enough time.C. Buy the same markers in Walmart.D. Leave the finished work untouched.7. Why did Haley carry out the project?A. To teach art to her students.B. To show her idea on Pinterest.C. To share it with other teachers.D. To exciteher students' creativity.CWhen I was trying to find a place where to spend my December holidays, I met by chance some cheap flights to Iceland. After checking just a few winter pictures of Iceland, I realized that the country, known as the land of fire and ice, during the cold months of the year could offer me experiences I had never had before.For sure you can’t miss the chance to go to Iceland in winter if your traveling wish list includes at least one of the crazy experiences Iceland can offer. Iceland in the North Atlantic Ocean is a paradise (乐园) for all those who want to see the northern lights, experience cold weather conditions and put themselves in geothermal (地热的) baths while the snow is falling on their head.The best way to move around Iceland is with a rental car. Distances are huge and public transport in winter is not really common out of the major towns. As we wanted to be even more convenient we decided to rent a small camper (野营车). Sleeping and cooking in a camper saved us a lot of driving, money and gave us the chance tobe always in the right place at the right time.There were also no locals and in many cases no tourist facilities (设备). For us, as we slept in a camper, it was easier. But for tourists traveling by normal cars it is necessary to check the opening times ofhotels and restaurants as many of them run just from June to September.It is amazing to experience how the weather is changing in Iceland. However, Icelanders prefer to stay inside their houses. They have even no time to complain about the weather in December. All they care about is Christmas. They love to decorate their houses, sing Christmas songs and eat typical Christmas food.8. Why is Iceland famous as the land of fire and ice?A. Because tourists would like to play with fire on the ice.B. Because it is too dry to easily cause fire to happen.C. Because it is hot inside a house and cold outside.D. Because there exist hot springs and freezing ice.9. What did the author think of the rented camper?A. It was not only practical but also economical.B. It was convenient but cost them more money.C. It provided the best chance to see the new country.D. It was much faster than other public transport.10. What does the last paragraph imply?A. The Icelanders prefer to live with their family.B. The joy of Christmas drives the freezing weather away.C. December is the coldest month of the year.D. The Icelanders are always positive and stay outside.11. What does this passage most probably come from?A. A textbookB. A scientific reportC. A travel magazineD. A news reportDSlowing down was the last thing on Elaine Schaefer's mind when she turned 70 last year. She'd enjoyed an ambitious travel schedule for the previous decade. She didn't feel too old to travel.Yet many people are asking that slightly embarrassing question: Can you be too old to travel? The travel industry has already responded. Try renting a car inEurope, for example. InCroatia, Schaefer wouldn't be able to this year, because the maximum age is 70. Insurance companies require higher rates; tour operators limit certain activities. That feels like a " no" for many travelers.Definitely some folks should think twice before traveling, but not only based on their age. It's their level of fitness, says Kirsten Veldman, a former tour guide who now edits a retirement blog. She recalls a 93-year-old who was disabled and traveling alone on aCaribbeantour. "You can't expect to ask a tour leader to be there for you 24/7 for medical care. " she says. "Tour guides don't have the time, skills, and knowledge for it. So, in this case, my advice is: he shouldn't have traveled with us in this situation. "But some tour operators serve older travelers. For example, Grand Circle Travel started in 1958 to serve senior members. “We have travelers into their 80s and even 90s. Some travel as a couple and some alone,” says company spokeswoman Ann Shannon. “We have no age limit.”If you ask travel experts, they'll tell you that age is just a number. It's a question of physical, and to a certain extent,mental ability. "Many of our travelers are retired, focused on keeping their good health, and are experienced travelers who have a good idea of what to expect, "says Sara Baer-Sinnott, president of Oldways, a food and nutrition nonprofit that operates tours. "Someone in their 40's may struggle more than someone in their 80s. "12. What is expected if Schaefer travels inCroatiathis year?A. She can rent a car to go around.B. She has to pay more insurance fees.C. She can join in all kinds of activities.D. She will receive 24/7 medical care.13. What caused Veldman to disapprove of the 93-year-old's traveling?A. His old age.B. His lack of money.C. His poor health.D. His in sociable personality.14. What do we know about Grand Circle Travel?A. It is a non-profit traveling organization.B. It offers service to a wide range of travelers.C. It has a history of more than seven decades.D. Its main customers are senior travelers.15. What is the authors altitude towards traveling old?A. Opposed.B. Supportive.C. Tolerant.D. Objective.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。