1、第3次周考 英语测评卷时间:90分钟满分:120分 姓名:_第一部分阅读理解(共8小题;每小题2分,满分26分)AHilversum is a mediumsized city between the major cities of Amsterdam and Utrecht in the Gooi area of North Holland, the Netherlands. Unlike most of the Netherlands, Hilversum is actually in a hilly area with the soil mostly made up of sand. O
2、nce called the Garden of Amsterdam, it still attracts travelers to come over to cycle and walk through the surrounding forests. They visit it for a relaxing day off from the urban madness. For Dutch people, Hilversum is all about textile (纺织) and media industries, and modern architecture.In history,
3、 Hilversum was largely an agricultural area. Daily life was marked by farming, sheep raising and wool production. A railway link to Amsterdam in 1874 attracted rich traders from Amsterdam to Hilversum. They built themselves large villas in the wooded surroundings of the town. One of the families mov
4、ing in was the Brenninkmeijers, currently the wealthiest family of the Netherlands. They moved in after big success in the textile industry and meant to build a large and important textile industry in Hilversum. But the textile boom lasted only several decades. The last factory closed in the 1960s.T
5、he change to a media economy started in 1920, when the Nederlandse Seintoestellen Fabriek (NSF) established a radio factory in Hilversum. Most radio stations moved over in the large villas in the leafy areas of the town. Television gave another push to the local economy. Hilversum became the media c
6、apital of the Netherlands, and Dutch television stars moved into the leafy neighborhoods surrounding the town. In the early 1900s, modern architects WM. Dudok and J. Duiker placed hundreds of remarkable buildings in Hilversum. These modern architectural masterpieces are so many that Hilversum almost
7、 feels like an open air museum. Dudok alone shaped most of 20th century Hilversum and about 75 buildings still bear his unique characteristies. His masterpiece, Hilversum Town Hall, was built in 19281931. It has wide international fame and is included in many architecture textbooks. The building has
8、 a remarkable shape and looks like a combination of “blocks”. Actually, one may start his journey of modern architecture by walking or biking the W. M. Dudok Architectural Route in Hilversum.1Hilversurn is different from most of the Netherlands in that _.Ait has a large populationBit is cut off from
9、 big citiesCit has many beautiful gardensDit is in a hilly area with sandy soil2What was the greatest contribution of the Brenninkmeijers to Hilversum?ABuilding a railway link to Amsterdam.BHelping its textile industry to develop.CConstructing large villas for the poor.DAssisting its agricultural in
10、dustry.3The beginning of the media industry in Hilversum was marked by the establishment of _.Aa radio factory Bthe media capitalCa radio station Da TV station4What is known about WM.Dudoks Hilversum Town Hall?AIt consists of approximately 75 buildings.BIt looks like an open air museum in the city.C
11、It is a classic example in architecture textbooks.DIt has shaped most of 20th century Hilversum.BIrelands Achill Island has always been a popular European tourist destination.However, since April, the small island of just 2,600 residents has gained worldwide fame thanks to the magical return of a be
12、ach that was washed away over three decades ago.The chain of events began in 1984 when residents of Dooagh, one of the five settlements (定居点) on the island, awoke to a surprising sight: their beautiful sandy beach had been washed away by strong Atlantic storms.There were only rocks and rock pools le
13、ft.For about 34 years, only small amounts of sand returned to the once natural shores.The areas tourism industry slowly decreased, and the scores of beachside hotels, pubs, and restaurants gradually closed as well.Then, around Easter last year, something magical happenedan unusual tenday tide blanke
14、ted the barren 300meter long rock beach with hundreds of tons of soft golden sand.Scientists suspect that the sand had been gathering offshore for months and was transported to the beach by the high winds and powerful waves.The locals are delighted to have their beach back, especially as it is attra
15、cting thousands of visitors wishing to witness the power of nature, with their own eyes.However, Sean Molloy, manager of Achill Tourism, cautions against going into the cold waters just yet, saying, “Because of the sand coming in, we dont know how safe the beach is now because currents could be chan
16、ged and itll take a little bit of time.” He instead recommends visitors enjoy the soft sand and leave the swimming to the dolphins that frequent the area.Interestingly, this is not the first time Dooagh Beach has pulled a disappearing and reappearing act.It disappeared in the 1890s, for over 30 year
17、s, before returning in 1927.However, the locals are optimistic that this time around, the beautiful sand is here to stay.5What has brought Achill Island worldwide attention recently?AAn unusual storm.BThe decrease in the number of residents.CThe return of its beach.DThe building of a new tourist des
18、tination.6What happened to Dooagh in the past three decades?ATourism went down gradually.BRestaurants developed slowly.CStorms attacked frequently.DRock pools disappeared completely.7What does the underlined word “barren” in Paragraph 3 probably mean?ANoisy. BSoft.CBare.DGolden.8What should tourists
19、 avoid according to Sean Molloy?ASpoiling the shores.BGetting into the rock pools.CPlaying with dolphins.DSwimming near the beaches.根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。The rules about how to talk, eat and sit, which are highly limited, are observed in most Western restaurants and homes. _1_ Man
20、y Westerners have no idea how to act at the Chinese dinner table. No forks or knives for them to use! The Chinese host makes great, sweeping arm movements that go over large sections of the table, passing over both food and friends alike. _2_ However, it leaves many foreigners at a loss for what to
21、do.In my childhood home, dinner was enjoyed with low voices, and the topics that we could discuss were very limited. _3_ If I had to leave the table to use the toilet, I had to excuse myself without mentioning what it was that I was going to do. “May I be excused, please? I need to wash my hands.” I
22、 would say. My mother would say, “Sure.” My father would often play a joke on me by saying, “_4_”As for eating, we did it quietly. No eating noises were allowed. Everything must be done as quietly as possible. If any sound was created by eating food or drinking, it would be considered as bad manners
23、!_5_ He is to sit up straight with the recessive hand (usually the left) in ones lap holding a napkin while the dominant hand (usually the right) holds the fork or spoon. The only time one is allowed to have both hands on the table is when he is using a knife to cut something. AHow one sits at the t
24、able is also prescribed. BWe were not allowed to talk about anything that made listeners uncomfortable. CCant you think up a better excuse than that? DTheyre completely different from what we find here in China. EYour hands dont look dirty! FThe scene is fantastic. GIn general they were all strictly
25、 forbidden topics.完形填空(共20小题;每小题1.5分,满分30分)阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。Recently a Russian friend came to visit me. It was one of her lifelong dreams to visit London. She _1_ at lunchtime and we _2_ a tiring afternoon going round the Tower of London. _3_, by 5 oclock I couldnt help _4
26、_ that she didnt seem as enthusiastic as she had been _5_. I asked if _6_ was wrong and she said, “This is all very interesting but where is the _7_ and where are the men in bowler hats (圆顶礼帽)? Why did everyone _8_ to get on the bus at the bus stop instead of making a queue? Its very _9_ from the bo
27、oks Ive read about England.”Her _10_ made me think. Its true that people dont _11_ much any more: nowadays you often find that everyone just jumps on the bus. Or maybe this is only in London. Also the idea of a man standing up and offering his _12_ to a woman on a train or bus is _13_ these days, al
28、though my father still does it!Speaking of the _14_: well, we all know that a hundred years ago there used to be fog all year round in London, but we _15_ have much fog; nowadays we have pollution from all the cars! Over the last few years in _16_ London had been one of the hottest places in Europe,
29、 although we still get more than enough rain in the season.What about the city men in their working “uniform”? Well, you can still see some city gentlemen in their smart _17_, but men hardly ever _18_ bowler hats. A few things dont _19_, though. If you try to _20_ a conversation with an English pers
30、on on the underground in London, she or he will probably look at you as if you were mad!1A.leftBwentCarrivedDreturned2A.lostBspentCtookDwasted3A.HoweverBButCSoDAnd4A.lookingBunderstandingCwatchingDnoticing5A.earlierBlaterCrecentlyDusual6A.allBeverythingCnothingDsomething7A.ticketBpictureCfogDuniform
31、8A.waitBpullCbackDpush9A.differentBsimilarCfamiliarDstrange10A.notesBrecordsCcommentsDlists11A.stopBqueueCstandDwait12A.drinkBbookCseatDbag13A.unusualBpoliteCdifferentDcommon14A.airBweatherCpollutionDseason15A.sooner or laterBno moreCno soonerDno longer16A.autumnBspringCsummerDwinter17A.dressBsuitsC
32、jacketsDshirts18A.wearBmendCprepareDbuy19A.remainBcontinueCturnDchange20A.finishBstartCstopDbreak语篇语法填空(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)阅读下面材料,在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。He is the man who for many people has been a role model. Now your biggest hero deserves a special day _1_ you can express your thanks and le
33、t him know how much _2_ (important) he is to you than any other model.The idea of Fathers Day came from _3_ American woman called Sonara Smart Dodd in 1909. Dodd wanted to get her father _4_ (honor) with a special day. He raised six children by _5_ (he) after his wife died. Dodd thought there needed
34、 to be a day to honor loving dads.People had the first Fathers Day _6_ (celebrate) on June 19, 1910. In 1924, US President Calvin Coolidge supported the idea of a _7_ (nation) Fathers Day. Finally, in 1996, President Lyndon Johnson declared the third Sunday of June as Fathers Day.The third Sunday of
35、 Junewhich _8_ (fall) on June 16, 2019is Fathers Day. Here are some ways to show your love and respect:*Send him a _9_ (greet) card. Fathers prefer cards which are not too emotional. So choose one that will make him laugh.*If he has a computer, cover his desktop _10_ words like “I Love you Dad”*A sm
36、all present, such as a framed photo of your family, can make him feel like a king.1_2._3._4._ 5_6._7._8._ 9_10._单句语法填空(共19小题;每小题1分,满分19分)1. Every failure one meets with (add) to ones experience in the future.2. If you want to know his telephone number, you may refer the telephone directory.3. He too
37、k away the bag not (belong) to him by mistake.4.The father as well as his three children (be) going skating on the frozen river every Sunday afternoon in winter.5.Only in this way can we live in more comfortable and beautiful _ (surround).6.The poor old lady had her money (steal) on the bus when com
38、ing home.7.I broke away him and rushed into the corner to cry.8.I still find this story he wrote both (fascinate) and unbelievable.9.The long speech really made the girl feel (puzzle).10.The woman rushed there in (defend) of her son.11.There is a lot of (evident) showing that she is guilty.12.It is
39、a great (achieve) for such a young player.13.What is the exact (locate) of the ship?14. The accident was similar the one that happened in 2013.15. The character (create) by the writer was very attractive.16. Bringing up a child alone should give you a sense of _ (achieve)17. Please _ (sure) that all
40、 lights are switched off when you are away.18. Gary found her reaction _ (puzzle)19. I still find this story both _ (fascinate) and unbelievable.单句改错(共10小题;每小题1分,满分10分)1. The younger of the two lady is our English teacher.2. After much considerations we have finally arrived at a decision.3. How many
41、 player are there in a football team?4. They are looking for people with some experiences in this field.5. When she arrived at her sister, it was dark.6. We have received some informations that Grant may have left the country.7. When he reached the top of the mountain, his heart was pounding and he
42、was gasping for breathe.8. Computer are becoming more and more useful in our work and life.9. She was one of the most famous woman artists of the country.10. He gave me some useful advices on how to learn a foreign language.归纳总结:名词的错误类型1. _ 2. _2. _ 4. _答案:1. adds 2. to 3. belonging 4. is 5. surroun
43、dings6. stolen 7. from 8. fascinating 9. puzzled10. defense 11. evidence12. achievement 13. location 14. to 15. created参考答案:【阅读理解】1-3ABB 4-7DBAC 8-11CACD 12-15DCBA【七选五】1-5DFBEA【完形填空】1-5CBADA 6-10DCDAC 11-15BCACD 16-20CBADB【语法填空】1when2more important3an4honored5himself6celebrated7national8falls9greeting10with