1、山西省永济市涑北中学高三英语周测题10.22阅读理解A Last week my youngest son and I visited my father at his new home in Tucson, Arizona. He moved there a few years ago, and I was eager to see his new place and meet his friends. My earliest memories of my father are a tall, handsome, successful man devoted to his work and
2、his family, but uncomfortable with his children. As a child I loved him. He seemed unhappy with me unless I got straight As and unhappy with my boyfriends if their fathers were not as “successful” as he was. Whenever I went out with him on weekends, I used to struggle to think up things to say, feel
3、ing on guard. On the first day of my visit, we went out with one of my fathers friends for lunch at an outdoor caf. We talked along that afternoon, did some shopping, ate on the street table, and laughed over my sons funny facial expressions. Gone was my fathers critical (挑剔的) air and strict rules.
4、Who was this person I knew as my father, who seemed so friendly and interesting to be around? What had held him back before? The next day dad pulled out his childhood pictures and told me quite a few stories about his own childhood. Although our times together became easier over the years, I never f
5、elt closer to him at that moment. After so many years, Im at last seeing another side of my father. And in so doing, Im delighted with my new friend. My dad, in his new home in Arizona, is back to me from where he was. 1. Why did the author feel bitter about her father as a young adult?A. He was sil
6、ent most of the time.B. He was too proud of himself.C. He did not love his children. He expected too much of her.2. When the author went out with her father on weekend, she would feel .A. nervousB. sorryC. tiredD. safe3. What does the author think of her father after her visit to Tucson?A. More crit
7、ical. B. More talkativeC. Gentle and friendly. D. Strict and hard-working.4. The underlined words “my new friend” in the last paragraph refer to .A. the authors son B. the authors fatherC. the friend of the authors father D. the caf ownerB More than 10 years ago, it was difficult to buy a tasty pine
8、apple (菠萝). The fruits that made it to the UK were green on the outside and, more often than not, hard with an unpleasant taste within. Then in 1966, the Del Monte Gold pineapple produced in Hawaii first hit our shelves. The new type of pineapple looked more yellowy-gold than green. It was slightly
9、softer on the outside and had a lot of juice inside. But the most important thing about this new type of pineapple was that it was twice as sweet as the hit-and-miss pineapples we had known. In no time, the Del Monte Gold took the market by storm, rapidly becoming the worlds best-selling pineapple v
10、ariety, and delivering natural levels of sweetness in the mouth, up until then only found in tinned pineapple. In nutrition (营养) it was all good news too. This nice tasting pineapple contained four times more vitamin C(维生素C) than the old green variety. Nutritionists said that it was not only full of
11、 vitamins, but also good against some diseases. People were understandably eager to be able to buy this wonderful fruit. The new type of pineapple was selling fast, and the Del Monte Gold pineapple rapidly became a fixture in the shopping basket of the healthy eater. Seeing the growing market for it
12、s winning pineapple, Del Monte tried to keep market to itself. But other fruit companies argued successfully that Del Monte turned to law for help, but failed. Those companies argued successfully that Del Montes attempts to keep the golden pineapple for itself were just a way to knock them out the m
13、arket.5. We learn from the text that the new type at pineapple is _.A. preen outside and sweet inside B. good-looking outside and soft inside C. yellowy-gold outside and hard inside D. a little soft outside and sweet inside6. Why was the new type of pineapple selling well?A. It was rich in nutrition
14、 and tasted niceB. It was less sweet and good for health. C. It was developed by Del Monte. D. It was used as medicine.7. The underlined word “fixture” in Paragraph 3 probably refers to something _.A. that people enjoy eating B. that is always presentC. that is difficult to get D. that people use as
15、 a gift8. We learn from the last paragraph that Del Monte _. A. slowed other companies to develop pineapples B. succeeded in keeping the pineapple for itself C. tried hard to control the pineapple market D. planned to help the other companiesCIt is often necessary to release a fish, that is , set it
16、 free after catching, because it is too small, or you just dont want to take it home to eat. In some cases, releasing fish is a good measure that will help keep fish variety and build their population size. The Department of Game and Inland Fisheries (DGIF) encourages fishermen who practice catch-an
17、d-release fishing to use a few simple skills when doing so. The advice provided below will help make sure that the fish you release will survive (存活) to bite again another day.When catching a fish, play it quickly and keep the fish in the water as much as possible. Dont use a net in landing the fish
18、 and release it quickly to prevent it from dying.Hold the fish gently. Do not put your fingers in its eyes. Dont wipe the scales (鱼鳞) off the fish because it might cause it to develop a disease and reduce its chance of survival.Remove your hook (鱼钩) quickly. If the hook is too deep or hooked in the
19、stomach, cut the line and leave the hook in. The hook left inside will cause no serious problem to the fish.Take good care of the fish by moving it gently in water . Release the fish when it begins to struggle and is able to swim.Do not hold fish in a bucket or some other containers and later decide
20、 to release it. If you are going to release a fish, do so right away.With a little care and by following the suggestions given above, you can give the released fish a better chance of survival.9. People sometimes set a fish free after catching it because they _ A. dont want it to die B. hope it will
21、 grow quickly C. dont want to have it as food D. want to practice their fishing skills10. Which of the following will probably make a fish ill? A. Taking the hook off it. B. Removing its scales. C. Touching its eves D. Holding it in your hand.11. A proper way to release a fish is to _. A .move it in
22、 water till it can swim B. take the hook out of its stomach C. keep it in a bucket for some time D. let it struggle a little in your hand12. What is the purpose of the test? A. To show how to enjoy fishing. B. To persuade people to fish less often. C. To encourage people to set fish free. D. To give
23、 advice on how to release fish.DHolidaysHoliday NewsVacancies (空位) now and in the school holidays at a country hotel in Devon. This comfortable, friendly home-from-home lies near the beautiful quiet countryside, but just a drive away from the sea. The food is simple but good. Children and pets are w
24、elcome.Reduced prices for low season.The Snowdonia CenterThe Snowdonia Center for young mountain climbers has a mountain 1068.The beginners costs are 57 for a week, including food and rooms. Equipment is included except walking shoes, which can be hired at a low cost.You must be in good health and p
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26、packing and unpacking waiting and traveling, you just go to bed in one country and wake up in another.On board the ship, you will be well taken care of. Every meal will be first-class and every cabin like your home.During the trip, you can rest on deck(甲板), enjoy yourself in the games rooms and in t
27、he evening dance to our musical team and watch our wonderful play.You will visit all the places most people only dream about from Acapulco and Hawaii to Tokyo and Hong Kong.For a few thousand pounds, all youve ever hoped for can be yours.13. What can you do if you like to go on holidays with pets?A.
28、 Choose the holiday in Devon. B. Go to the Snowdonia CentreC. Join the World Sea Trip of 2008D. Visit Acapulco and Hawaii14. In what way is the Snowdonia Centre different from the other two holidays?A. It provides chances of family gatherings.B. It provides customers with good food.C. It offers a sp
29、ort lesson.D. It offers comfortable room.15. What is special about the World Sea Trip of 2008?A. You can have free meals on deck every day.B. You can sleep on a ship and tour many places.C. You will have chances to watch and act in a play.D. You have to do your own packing and unpacking.16. At the S
30、nowdonia Centre, the beginners costs of 57 do not cover .A. foodB. roomsC. body exercisesD. walking shoes短文改错Dear Alice, I have just got some good mews to tell to you. I win a national prize for painting last week. My father was so pleasing that he suggested I go to England for a holiday. Id like to
31、 staying There for half a month, visiting place of interest Or practicing my English as well. Weve been Writing to each for nearly a year now. I have often dreamed of talk face to with you. I imagine youll be at vacation yourself by that Time. Perhaps we could go out to do some sightseeing together. Best wishes, Lily
