1、阶段综合检测(三).阅读理解(共15小题;每小题2分,满分30分)AReusable straw with cleaner & caseThis stainless steel straw (不锈钢吸管)is a good product to replace singleuse straws.The straw folds (折叠)into four,meaning you can carry it in your pocket.Its also easy to clean,thanks to the supplied brush.You can get it now for just $2
2、4.99thats 50% off.Aduro Home Dome Smart Outlet(插座)This new product fits in any outlet and allows you to control the power supply through your phone.This means you can cut your energy use,from lights to heaters.The Aduro is now 60% off at just $19.99.Omega AXL Inkless PenMillions of ballpoints are ma
3、de and thrown away each year.The Omega AXL is a green replacementthis amazing pen puts down perfect lines using a special kind of aluminium.It never runs out,and your drawings will always stay clean and tidy.Worth $39.99,the Omega pen is now discounted (打折扣)to $29.99.Altgalley chopsticksDisposable (
4、一次性的)chopsticks are another example of unnecessary waste.The Altgalley chopsticks are better for the planet,and they wont affect the taste of your dish.In addition,they are specially designed so they will stand upright.This makes sure that the chopsticks stay clear of restauranttable dirt.You can ge
5、t a pair now for $11.99,saving 33 percent on the usual price.【语篇解读】本文是应用文。文章展示了四种环保型产品。1Which product offers the highest discount?AReusable straw.BAltgalley chopsticks.COmega AXL Inkless Pen.DAduro Home Dome Smart Outlet.D细节理解题。由四种产品的价格信息可知,不锈钢吸管打五折,智能插座打四折,无墨笔打七五折,可站立筷子打六七折;因此,智能插座折扣力度最大。 2What do
6、we know about the Omega AXL Inkless Pen?AIt can be used for a very long time.BIt is a kind of ballpoint pen.CIt can be easily erased.DIt can stand upright.A细节理解题。由Omega AXL Inkless Pen部分中的“It never runs out”可知,这种笔可长久使用。 3What do the four products have in common?AThey can be connected to smart phones
7、.BThey are widely popular with families.CThey are environmentally friendly.DThey are easy to carry and clean.C推理判断题。由各产品的产品介绍中的“replace singleuse straws”,“cut your energy use,from lights to heaters”“The Omega AXL is a green replacement”和“The Altgalley chopsticks are better for the planet”可知,不锈钢吸管能代替
8、一次性吸管,智能插座能减少能量消耗,无墨笔能取代用完即丢弃的圆珠笔,可站立筷子比一次性筷子更环保、卫生;因此,每个产品都在某方面对环境有利,属于环境友好型产品。BFor 52 years my father got up at 5:30 am every morning,went to work,and returned home at 5:30 pm.I never saw my father stayed home from work ill,nor did I ever see my father lay down to take a nap.He had no hobbies,othe
9、r than taking care of his family.All he asked from me,his daughter,was to help him while he was repairing something,so we could have some time to talk.For 22 years,after I left home for college,my father called me at 9:00 am every Sunday.Nine years ago when I bought my first house,my father,67 years
10、 old,spent eight hours a day for three days painting my house.He would not allow me to pay someone to have it done.All he asked for was a glass of iced tea.Five years ago,at age 71,my father spent five hours putting together a swing set for my daughter.On the morning of January 16,1996,my sister tel
11、ephoned me: my father was in the hospital with an aneurysm (动脉瘤) in Florida.I got on an airplane immediately,and on the way I realized that I hadnt communicated with him as much as Id always wanted to.I vowed (发誓) that when I arrived,I would have a long talk with him.I arrived in Florida at 1:00 am,
12、only to find that my father,at the age of 76,had passed away at 9:12 pm.This time it was he who did not have time to talk,or time to wait for me.【语篇解读】本文主要讲述的是父亲对家人的爱和奉献,目的在于纪念并回忆亲爱的父亲。4From the first paragraph we can infer (推断) that the authors father Awas a good driverBhad many hobbiesCsometimes f
13、ell ill Dwas in good healthD推理判断题。根据文章第一段1、2句可知52年以来父亲一直工作都很认真努力,从来没有生病请假。可知他的身体一直很好。故D正确。5The underlined phrase “other than” in the first paragraph has the same meaning as “ ”Awithout BincludingCexcept Ddue toC词义猜测题。结合本段最后一句“All he asked from me,his daughter,was to help him while he was repairing s
14、omething,so we could have some time to talk.”可知父亲对我的要求就是当他修理东西的时候,帮助他。本句“He had no hobbies,other than taking care of his family.”可知父亲没有其他爱好,除了照顾家人。所以other than 意为“except”。故C正确。6According to the last paragraph,we can know that the authors father was born in A1920 B1918C1916 D1922A时间计算题。根据第三段第一句“On th
15、e morning of January 16,1996”以及倒数第二句“my father,at the age of 76,had passed away at 9:12 pm”父亲在1996年去世,享年76岁,可知父亲是1920年出生的。故A正确。7The author wrote the article in order to Apraise her fatherBremember her fatherCshow her father was healthyDlet her father be knownB写作意图题。作者在本文中详细叙述了父亲对家人的爱以及他对家庭和孩子的奉献,同时对
16、自己没有来得及和父亲见最后一面很遗憾。可知本文目的在于回忆父亲。故B正确。CAfter studying psychology for several years I discovered how easily you could know peoples personalities (个性) if you educated yourself well.Everything that is related to a person reveals (提示)parts of his personality and by gaining a little knowledge about some p
17、sychologyrelated topics you will be able to use the same eyes that you have always used to see what you have never seen before.The way you walk doesnt only reflect some of your personality traits (特点) but it also reflects your current mood.If you feel happy then most probably you are going to have a
18、n energetic walk where your walking speed becomes faster.When people feel confident and courageous they walk with wide steps and they tend to bypass their friends who are walking with them due to their higher speed.Some people exert (施加) heavy pressure while stepping on earth,not because they have a
19、 heavy body but because of persistence! Persistent people tend to walk with heavy footsteps that exert high pressure on whatever they are stepping upon.Although persistence is good,this walking style can be an indication (迹象) of lack of flexibility.Some people walk slowly dragging their feet behind
20、them as if they have no energy to move.The lack of energy is usually associated with sad feelings or depression but it could also reflect fear or uncertainty about what is lying ahead.A cat walk is usually an indication that the person is showyin other words,the message he is sending is “Look at me!
21、”The same goes for guys who move as if they are models in a fashion show.Walking with your hands in your pocket may be an indication that you are not satisfied with your body image or your current clothes.If your head is up while walking,then this could mean that you are experiencing a good mood;poi
22、nting your head downwards while walking could mean that you are feeling bad.【语篇解读】人的步态能够反映人的个性,你相信吗?读完本文,你会得到答案的。8If a person walks with wide steps,he is probably Aanxious BhappyCconfident DexcitedC细节理解题。根据第四段可知,当人们感到自信时,他们迈的步子大。故选C。9How do persistent people walk?AWalk with light footsteps.BWalk wit
23、h heavy footsteps.CWalk with a fast speed.DWalk slowly.B细节理解题。根据第五段第一句可知,有些人步伐有力不是因为他们体重大,而是因为他们很执着。故选B。10If a boy walks as if he is a model in a fashion show,it means that he Ais in a good moodBwants to draw peoples attentionCis happy with his body imageDis full of confidenceB细节理解题。根据倒数第二段第一句可知,走猫步
24、的人通常是有表现欲和炫耀之心的,换句话说,他们在传递这样一种信息看我!也就是吸引别人的注意力。故选B。11What is the passage mainly about?AThe importance of psychology.BDifferent walking styles.CHow mood influences our walking styles.DWalking styles can tell something about us.D主旨大意题。本文通过研究人走路的姿势来判定人的心理。故选D。DToday,we are told,children dont spend enou
25、gh time in the fresh air.Many of them are addicted to a screen either on a computer or a TV they seem to be living in a virtual world.They have lost touch with nature.But now 400 organizations in the UK,from playgroups to the National Health Service,are encouraging children to have some “wild time”T
26、hey want kids to exchange at least 30 minutes of watching TV or playing computer games for time to play outside.Activities such as building dens,climbing trees,and playing hide and seek are just some of the things kids can do.Even if they live in a city,they can go on adventures in the garden or the
27、 park.Children often need a helping hand from mum and dad.They need to be shown what to do and where to go.Andy Simpson from National Health Service says,“We want parents to see what this magical wonder product does for their kids development,independence and creativity,by giving wild time.”So in sp
28、ite of the complicated world that young people grow up in now,it seems that going back to basics and experiencing “natures playground” is what modern children need.David Bond from Project Wild Thing says,“We need to make more space for wild time in childrens daily routine,freeing this generation of
29、kids to have the sort of experiences that many of us took for granted.”This might sound a bit oldfashioned to you or maybe,like me,and it has made you think about putting on your boots,getting outdoors and recalling your childhood.Theres no age limit on enjoying yourself!【语篇解读】本文主要讲述的是 wild time 对学生
30、的性格发展、独立性和创造性是非常重要的。呼吁我们要给孩子更多的玩耍时间。12What is the best title of the text?AAdventures of childrenBKinds of wild timeCMore space for childrenDWild time for childrenD标题归纳题。根据文章第一段可知现在的孩子把很多时间花在了看电视和电脑游戏上,并没有太多的时间去户外玩耍,而户外玩耍对孩子的个人发展、独立性和创造性是非常重要的。所以要给孩子更多 wild time。故D正确。13Children are encouraged to do t
31、he following activities except Abuilding densBclimbing treesCwatching TV Dplaying hide and seekC细节理解题。根据文章第一段倒数第二句“Activities such as building dens,climbing trees,and playing hide and seek are just some of the things kids can do.”可知鼓励孩子们去 building dens,climbing trees,and playing hide and seek,所以 A、B
32、、D 三项都是人们建议孩子去做的事情。C项是人们反对孩子做的事情。故C项符合题目要求。14According to Andy Simpson,we know that Awild time is good for childrenBwild time is hard to designCparents know the importance of wild timeDparents like keeping their children indoorsA推理判断题。根据第二段最后一句“Andy Simpson from National Health Service says,We want
33、parents to see what this magical wonder product does for their kids development,independence and creativity,by giving wild time.”可知 Simpson 认为给孩子 wild time 对孩子的发展、独立性和创造性是非常重要的。故A正确。15What can be inferred from the last paragraph?APeople like recalling the past.BIt is out of date to go outdoors.CIt i
34、s too late for adults to enjoy nature.DPeople at any age can enjoy wild time.D推理判断题。根据最后一句“Theres no age limit on enjoying yourself!”可知享受疯狂时间是没有年龄限制的。故D项正确。.阅读七选五(共5小题;每小题2分,满分10分)We all experience hardship and stress(压力)at some point. 16 No one can“make”you feel anything.No one can drive your car u
35、nless you give them the keys.How you feel and the way you deal with a situation is a choice.Look at the situation and ask yourself“Is this something I can change?” 17 If the situation cannot be changed,accept it and find ways to deal with it.In this way,stress can be greatly reduced.Exchange attitud
36、e for gratitude(感恩)Our attitude has a big influence on how we deal with situations.When in a stressful situation,try exchanging attitude for gratitude. 18 Instead of being angry about the traffic,find some gratitude.Look around and think of all the things you can be thankful for.Relax,relax,relax. 1
37、9 It will help you relax and make you better prepared to deal with stressful situations when they come.Many people say they dont have time to relax,but relaxation does not have to be timewasting.It can include 510minute breaks of breathing exercises or watching your favorite show for 30 minutes.Look
38、 at the big picture.Look at your stressful situation from a “big picture”point of view(观点) 20 If the answer is no,its likely not worth your time and energy.ADid you find what works best for you?BStress is different from person to person.CWhen you are stuck in traffic,change your attitude.DTry to fin
39、d something that you enjoy and do it every day.EIf so,start working on useful ways to change the situation.FWhen dealing with stressful situations,consider the four points below.GAsk yourself“How important is this?”and“Will this matter in the long run?”【语篇解读】本文是说明文。文章就如何应对压力给出了几点建议。16. FF项内容引起下文,介绍应
40、对压力时应注意的四个方面。 17EE项与下文“If the situation cannot be changed,accept it and find ways to deal with it.”阐述了针对上文问题“Is this something I can change?”的两种可能性。 18CC项中的change your attitude与本部分小标题中的Exchange attitude相照应,且下文中的traffic复现C项中的traffic。 19DD项所描述的事情能给人带来轻松的心情,这点符合本部分小标题Relax,relax,relax的主旨。且下文中的It指代D项所描述
41、的行为。 20G由下文中的If the answer is no可知,本空应填问句;且由下文中的“its likely not worth your time and energy”可推断,问句应涉及带来压力的事情的重要性,故填G项。.完形填空A person may have a false idea about himself that will stop him from doing good work.He may have the belief that he is unable to do it.A child may think he is 21 because he doesn
42、t understand how to make 22 use of his mental gifts.Old people may have a false idea that they are unable to learn new things because of their 23 A person who believes that he is stupid will not make a real 24 because he feels that it would be useless.He wont go at a job with confidence necessary fo
43、r 25 Besides,he wont work his hardest way,even though he may think he is doing so. 26 ,he is likely to fail,and the failure will 27 his belief in his incompetence (无能) in turn.Alfred Alder,a famous doctor,had an 28 like this.When he was a small boy,he had a poor 29 in math.His teacher told his paren
44、ts he had no ability in math in order that they would not 30 too much of him.In this way,his teacher and parents 31 the idea.He accepted their false judgment of his 32 ,feeling that it was useless to 33 Then,he was very poor at math, 34 as they expected.But one day everything changed.He worked out a
45、 math problem which 35 of the other students had been able to solve.He 36 in solving the problem,which gave him confidence.Soon he became especially good at 37 Alder now 38 with interest,determination and purpose.He not only proved that he could learn math well,but luckily he learned it 39 ,not too
46、late.From his own experience,we can tell that if a person goes at a job with determination and purpose,he may 40 himself as well as others by his ability.【语篇解读】本文通过Alfred Alder的经历,说明一个人只要有信心,有一个明确的目标,不气馁,有恒心,就能实现自己的人生价值,就能取得令人刮目相看的成就。21A.stupidBshyCuseless DcleverA从第三段第一句“A person who believes that
47、he is stupid.”可知答案。22A.big BfullChigh DstraightBmake full use of.“充分利用”,固定短语。23A.attitude BageCbrain DknowledgeB本句中的“Old people”是明显的提示。24A.decision BplanCpromise DeffortD从下文中的“because he feels that it would be useless.he wont work his hardest way.”可推断出,他不愿努力“make a real effort”。25A.work BstudyCpleas
48、ure DsuccessD句意:他缺少实现成功的必要信心。success“成功”,符合语境。work“工作”;study“学习,研究”;pleasure“愉快,高兴”。26A.Therefore BReallyCHowever DTrulyA结合上下文的内容可知,上文谈到的这些现象可能会导致下面这样的结果。therefore“因此”,符合语境。27A.reduce BstrengthenCimprove DridB他们缺乏自信,工作不努力,就会导致失败。而工作上的失败会相应地更让他们感觉自己无能。strengthen“加强,增强”,符合语境。句尾的“in turn”是提示。28A.though
49、t BexampleCexperience DideaC从文章最后一句的“From his own experience”可知答案。29A.state BmindCstart DendingC从下文对Alfred的描述可知,他的数学后来学得很好,智力不差,并成了名医。可见他只是开始时数学不好。start“开始”,符合语境。30A.blame BexpectCget DwinB当初数学不好,老师告知家长让他们对孩子不要期望太高。expect too much of sb.“对某人期望太高”,固定短语。31A.discovered BorganizedCdeveloped DfoundC他的老师和
50、家长都形成了这样一种观点。develop“养成,形成”,符合语境。discover“发现”;organize“组织”;find“发现,找到”。32A.power BforceCskill DabilityD他接受了他们对他能力的错误判断。ability“能力”。33A.manage BargueCact DtryD感觉自己努力也是徒劳的。try“试图,努力”,符合语境。34A.only BalmostCjust DthenC缺少自信,数学更差,正如他们所预料的那样。just起强调作用,“恰恰,正像”。35A.none BallCsome DmostA从下文的内容可知,他解出了别的学生都没能解出
51、的一道数学难题。none“没有一个”,符合语境。36A.succeeded BbrokeCfailed DbelievedAsucceed in doing sth.“成功地做成了某事”,固定结构。37A.physics BmedicineCEnglish DmathD文中已多次提到math,下段也有提示。38A.studies BplaysCworks DgraduatesC从文章内容可知,他现在是一名医生,证明他现在正在自己的工作岗位上“工作”(work)。39A.early BdeeplyClate DsimplyA与“not too late”同义的是early。40A.discour
52、age BloveCsurprise DdisappointC通过全文描述可知他的成就,他的能力不仅让他人感到惊讶,连自己都颇感意外。.语法填空(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)The Burj Khalifa is a skyscraper(摩天楼)in Dubai,United Arab Emirates.It is the 41. (tall) building in the world at 829.8 meters(2.722 feet)Architects 42. (come) up with ideas for the building in 2003 and const
53、ruction was finished in 2010.Architects faced many 43. (difficulty) in building a skyscraper this big.The building needed to be very strong to support 44. (it) own weight!The extreme heat of Dubai also had to 45. (consider)It required much innovation(创新),both in terms of new ideas,and in developing
54、new ways 46. (use) the present technologies.Another problem was 47. to safely and quickly transport people and goods around the building.At the beginning,engineers 48. (work) on the design considered using the worlds first tripledecker elevators(三层升降机),but the final design called for doubledecker el
55、evators.The building has 57 highspeed elevators,each of 49. can travel 600 meters a minute and hold 1012 people.The building has many other features as well.50. example,it collects and reuses water from its air conditioners,saving a lot of water a year!【语篇解读】本文是说明文。文章介绍了迪拜的摩天大楼哈利法塔。41tallest考查形容词最高级
56、。由语境可知,该摩天大楼是世界最高的建筑,故填tallest。42came考查一般过去时。由in 2003可知,设空处表示的动作发生在过去,应用一般过去时,故填came。43difficulties考查名词复数。设空处作宾语,表示“难事”,由设空处前的many可知,此处应用其复数形式,故填difficulties。 44its考查代词。设空处作定语修饰weight,表示“它的”,故填形容词性物主代词its。 45be considered考查被动语态。设空处意为“也得考虑迪拜的高温天气”,heat与consider之间是被动关系,应用被动语态。因为设空处前有情态动词had to,故填be co
57、nsidered。46to use考查不定式作定语的用法。way后常跟动词不定式作定语,表示“的方式”。 47how考查疑问词。设空处所在句意为“另一个问题是如何能安全快速地让人们上下摩天楼”,故填how。 48working考查动词ing形式作定语的用法。设空处作后置定语,因为engineers与work之间是逻辑上的主谓关系,故填working。 49which考查关系代词。each of与设空处引导定语从句补充说明elevators,且在从句中作主语,设空处指代elevators,故填which。 50For考查介词。for example意为“例如”。 .短文改错(共10小题;每小题1
58、分,满分10分)Born with a rare disease,Lisa is unable talk or walk.As she grew up,she had no friends and felt alone.When she saw other child playing nearby,how she wished they will come to her and play with her.So they didnt.One day she wrote down their wish and posted it to a newspaper.It becoming known
59、to others pretty soon.Many people wanted to help Lisa.They brought with their children to her home and asked them to play with her.Lisa finally became the happy girl.And she was great thankful that so many people cared about her.【答案】Born with a rare disease,Lisa is unable talk or walk.As she grew up
60、,she had no friends and felt .When she saw other playing nearby,how she wished they come to her and play with her. they didnt.One day she wrote down wish and posted it to a newspaper.It known to others pretty soon.Many people wanted to help Lisa.They brought with their children to her home and asked
61、 them to play with her.Lisa finally became happy girl.And she was thankful that so many people cared about her.书面表达(满分25分)假如你是新华中学的李华,现在的高中学生学习压力很大,你校准备组织学生进行校外活动。你在班级作了一次调查,了解学生对这一活动的看法,发现学生对参加学校活动有着不同的看法,请以Taking Part in School Activities为题,用英文写一篇短文,着重介绍两种不同的观点和态度,最后谈谈你个人的看法。支持者(40%)反对者(60%)你的看法1.
62、从实践中学到知识2减轻学习压力3增进同学友情1.学生的首要任务是学习2学校活动与学习无关3浪费学习时间注意: 1.词数:100左右;2可以适当增加细节,使得行文连贯;3标题和开头已经给出,但不计入总词数。Taking Part in School ActivitiesAs for school activities,students mainly hold two views.About 40% of the students are very enthusiastic about school activities;they have their reasons. 【参考范文】Taking
63、Part in School ActivitiesAs for school activities,students mainly hold two views.About 40% of the students are very enthusiastic about school activities;they have their reasons.Firstly,they think that learning from textbooks is not their only task and they should take any chance to get some practica
64、l knowledge.Secondly,they think that after long hours study,they can relax themselves by participating in school activities.Thirdly,it is a good way to strengthen the friendship with classmates.However,60% of the students are strongly against the school activities.They believe that they should make
65、full use of time to study,and that school activities have little to do with their study.Taking part in school activities is a waste of time.As far as Im concerned,I prefer the first view.Furthermore,the modern society requires many qualities of young students,so“book worms” cant keep up with the times.