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)AVolunteer Chances for TeensAbout Learning BuddiesLearning Buddies is an education program for K5 students at the Beacon Hill.Columbia, DouglassTruth.NewHolly and West Seattle Library branches(分馆)Teen volunteers(志愿者) and kids read together, learn math and play educat
2、ional games with support from librarians.If you are a high school student who enjoys math, reading and helping kids succeed in school, please consider volunteering as a Learning Buddy.You will get service learning experience and earn(获得) community service hours for school.Learning Buddies teaches ki
3、ds once a week.Volunteer chances are offered at the following Library branches, October through December and March through May.Beacon Hill Branch: Tuesday, 4：15 pm.to 5：45 pm.Columbia Branch：Thursday，4：15 pm.to 5：45 pm.DouglassTruth Branch：Tuesday，4：15 pm.to 5：45 pm.NewHolly Branch：Tuesday，4：15 pm.t
4、o 5：45 pm.West Scattle Branch：Tuesday, 4 pm.to 5：30 pm.Become a Learning BuddyHigh school students must be at least 14 years old and live close to a Library branch that offers the Learning Buddies program.You can ask for a volunteer application(申请书) and attend an interview at one of the following Li
5、brary branches at least one month before the fall or spring Learning Buddies series.Beacon Hill Branch：call the Teen Services Librarian at 2066844711.Columbia Branch：call the Teen Services Librarian at 2063861908.DouglassTruth Branch：call the Teen Services Librarian at 2066844704.NewHolly Branch：cal
6、l the Supervising Librarian at 2063861905.West Seattle Branch：call the Teen Services Librarian at 2066847444.【语篇解读】本文是应用文。某图书馆为高中生提供志愿服务机会，本文介绍了志愿服务项目的基本情况、活动时间、以及申请方式等。1Which number should you call if you want to volunteer on Thursday?A2066844711.B2063861908.C2066844704.D2063861905.B细节理解题。由第三段后面的“C
7、olumbia Branch: Thursday, 4：15 pm.to 5：45 pm.”和文末的“Columbia Branch：call the Teen Services Librarian at 2063861908”可获知正确答案。2Students who want to become a Learning Buddy must_Abe 14 years old or overBdo well in all school subjectsClive close to the kids being taughtDbe able to teach kids twice a weekA
8、细节理解题。由Become a Learning Buddy部分中的“High school students must be at least 14 years old”可知，该志愿者项目要求参加者为14岁及以上的高中生。3Where does this text probably come from?AA travel guide.BA science report.CAn invitation.DAn advertisement.D推理判断题。某图书馆为高中生提供志愿服务机会，本文介绍了该志愿服务项目的概况、可选择的志愿服务地点和联系方式，对参加者的要求等相关信息。因此可推断，本文可能选
9、自一则宣传广告。BSome educators told us that more years of school could help students get higher scores on intelligence tests.That was a finding of a study of teenage males in some countries.Now, another research shows that physical activity may help students do better in their classes.The research comes as
10、 educators in some countries are reducing time for activities like physical education.They are using the time instead for academic(学术的) subjects like math and reading.The studies appeared between 2008 and 2014.They included more than 55，000 children, aged 6 to 18.Amika Singh：“According to the result
11、s of our study，we can conclude that being physically active is beneficial for academic performance.There are, first, physiological(生理学的) explanations, like more blood flow, and so more oxygen to the brain.Being physically active means there are more hormones(荷尔蒙) produced like endorphins (内啡肽)And en
12、dorphins make your stress level lower and your mood improved, which means you also perform better.”Also, students taking part in organized sports learn rules and how to follow them.This could improve their classroom behaviour and help them keep their mind on their work.The study leaves some question
13、s unanswered, however.Ms Stash says it is not possible to say whether the amount or kind of activity affected the level of academic improvement.This is because of differences among the studies.The researchers said they found only two highquality studies.They needed more highquality studies to confir
14、m (证实) their findings.They also pointed out that “results_for_other_parts_of_the_world_may_be_quite_different”Still, the general finding was that physically active kids are more likely to do better in school.Ms Singh says schools should consider that finding before they cut physical education progra
15、ms.Her paper on “Physical Activity and Performance at School” is published in the Archives of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine.【语篇解读】本文介绍了一项新的研究发现：体育活动对学生的学习有益。作者呼吁我们要重视体育教育。4The passage mainly tells us that_Aa research on physical education has been done by the researchersBthere is a possibility t
16、hat physical activity leads to higher gradesCthe amount or kind of activity directly affects academic levelDthe research shows that the children aged 6 to 18 dont do sportsB主旨大意题。根据第一段最后一句可知，另外一项研究显示体育活动可以帮助学生在课堂上表现得更好，能够取得更好的成绩。文章对这一研究发现展开了详细说明。故B正确。5Which of the following is TRUE?ABeing mentally a
17、ctive is good for academic subjects.BThe more hormones you have, the more stressed you will get.CThe researchers have found many highquality studies to prove the research.DThe educators in some countries think studies, not exercise, mean much to students.D推理判断题。根据第二段前两句可知，正是因为一些教育者正在减少体育教育的时间，而把更多的时
18、间用在了专业性更强的数学或阅读学科方面，人们才进行了这项研究。故D正确。6The underlined sentence in Paragraph 6 probably means_Agood marks result from highquality studyBfindings are probably different in different areasCphysical activity will spread all over the worldDacademic performance depends on the surroundingsB句意理解题。根据画线句前面两句可知，
19、研究人员认为他们只进行了两次高质量的研究，还需要更多的研究来证实这个理论。也许在其他地方的研究会得出不同的结果。故B项正确。7Whats the purpose of writing the passage?ATo call our attention to the sports at school.BTo introduce all types of physical activities.CTo represent the academic performance.DTo improve studentshealth.A写作意图题。根据最后一段前两句可知，参加体育活动对学生有很大的好处，学
20、校在减少体育课程之前要三思而后行。呼吁我们要重视体育教育。故A项正确。CEverybody knows how important it is for students to get a good nights sleep every night.They arent able to do their best unless they sleep well.Most experts agree that the proper number of hours is eight, and this has been accepted as common sense for as long as I
21、 can remember.However, I was young once and I know that most of you get much less sleep than thatand sometimes this affects your schoolwork.I read an article in a teachersmagazine recently.They did a study of 848 students in Wales.Worryingly, the results suggested that teenagers are facing a new pro
22、blem.They may go to bed and get up at proper times but a growing number wake up in the middle of the night, not to use the bathroom or have a snack(点心) but because of FOMOthe fear of missing out!According to the article, schoolchildren suffer(遭受痛苦) because of an increasing trend(趋势) to wake up durin
23、g the night to check social media.Afraid of missing a message or chance to take part in a discussion, teens wake up at all times of the night to go online and join up with social groups.All this happens when they should be sound asleep.The report gives some worrying numbers.23% of 12to15year olds wa
24、ke up nearly every night to use social media.Another 15% wake up at night once a week for the same reason.As a result, one in three students are constantly tired and unable to do well at school.So, Id like to ask you to be responsible when it comes to social media.Be brave and turn off your phones a
25、nd computers at night.The world wont end and your social media will be waiting to greet you in the morning.I give you my word that you wont have missed anything important.【语篇解读】本文是议论文。文章介绍了青少年半夜醒来使用社交媒体的现象，并就此发表了看法。8How did the author introduce the new trend?ABy using examples.BBy asking questions.C
26、By making a comparison.DBy showing research findings.D推理判断题。作者在第二至四段中通过引用一篇文章中的研究发现，介绍了在青少年中出现的半夜醒来上网的趋势。9What is FOMO?AA fear of going online.BA fear of losing touch on social media.CA need to go out all the time.DA need to use the latest technology.B细节理解题。由第二段中的“a growing number wake up.because of
27、 FOMOthe fear of missing out”可知，FOMO是许多青少年半夜醒来的原因；而接下来第三段对这个原因进行了详细的阐述，因此FOMO的所指可以在第三段中找到(Afraid of missing a message of chance to take part in a discussion)，即害怕错过社交媒体消息或错失参与网上讨论的机会。10What can we learn about the authors opinion on the new trend?AIts worrying.BIts encouraging.CIts hard to understand.
28、DIts difficult to change.A推理判断题。由作者在引述研究结果时所用的表达(如第二段中的Worryingly，第四段中的worrying numbers)以及最后一段中作者提出的在夜间关闭上网设备的建议可推断，对于青少年半夜醒来使用社交媒体这个趋势，作者忧心忡忡。.阅读七选五(共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分)“Could you load(把碗碟放入)the dishwasher？”How many times have we asked our teenage children to do a chore(家务活)and found later that it was
29、 done so poorly that we have to finish the job？_11_Kate Kelly, author of The Complete Idiots Guide to Parenting a Teenager，has some suggestions._12_Dont expect teens already know how to do something.Kelly says.“We left my teenage daughter alone for a few days._13_What a mess！”If you explain a chore,
30、 you will probably find its been done well.Use the team method.Kelly says，“We do so much for our kids._14_”So, according to Kelly, when teens do something like cleaning the floor, they enjoy giving something back to the family.“And always remember teens should be thanked and praised.”Give one task a
31、t a time.If you cant stand how clothes are always being left on the floor, dont let your teens get away with it._15_Tell them that if they keep throwing their clothes on the floor, they wont be allowed to see their friends at the weekend, and thats it.Keep chores genderneutral(不分性别的)Dont leave all t
32、he kitchen chores for daughters, and jobs like washing the car or fixing things for sons.AExplain the job.BRemember to say thank you.CHowever, she had no idea how to separate rubbish.DWatering the plants can be a good way of relaxation.EWe drive them everywhere, and help with their homework.FFew par
33、ents are happy with the way housework is done by their teenagers.GMake them pick the clothes up, but dont add on other chores at the same time.【语篇解读】本文是说明文。想让青少年子女帮忙做好家务，父母应该怎么做呢？11FF项中的“Few parents are happy with the way housework is done”与上文“it was done so poorly”形成语义上的关联，即青少年帮忙做的家务很糟糕，很少能让父母满意。12
34、A本空需要填一个小标题，选项中符合小标题特征的有A项和B项，其中A项与下文“Dont expect teens already know how to do something”和“explain a chore”相呼应。13CC项中的“had no idea how to separate rubbish”与本空后面的“What a mess”在语义上保持一致。14EE项是对本空前面一句话“We do so much for our kids”的举例说明。15GG项中的clothes和上文中的clothes相呼应，且G项中的“dont add on other chores at the s
35、ame time”与本空所在部分的小标题相呼应。.完形填空(共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分)Driving laws in Ontario allowed teenagers to get their licenses(执照) at the age of sixteen! As my sixteenth birthday drew near, I got increasingly_16_My father, who_17_driving, was the clear choice to be my driving instructor.The first_18_took place i
36、n the driveway.I was afraid to touch the gear shift(换挡杆)，which was sticking out of the floorboard.However, my father_19_explained everything from the gear shift to the turn signals.For the next lesson, my father asked me to_20_the car, and then he guided me into reverse(倒车)As I pressed the gas(油门)，I
37、 felt the car starting to move backward.I was_21_the car!Two weeks of lessons passed, and I was beginning to get_22_My father had me drive around the same block again and again.When I couldnt_23_it any more, I asked to move to a street that had more action.“Tomorrow.I think you are_24_，” my father r
38、eplied, his eyes shining with pride.I was_25_ on a busy street the next night.I shifted from first gear to second gear with no_26_Then came third gear.When I reached the_27_I wanted, I put the car into fourth.I was flying in the car! My fathers_28_brought me back to reality.He said calmly, “Darling,
39、 theres a red light ahead.”My mind went blank(空白的)I did not_29_what to do.I flew through the crossroads, which by chance was empty.That night my father was_30_I cried silently.How_31_ we hadnt hit anyone or any car.I waited for my father to_32_me, but he did not.I realized the seriousness of my driv
40、ing through a red light.That lesson has_33_with me for thirty years.Until now I have not_34_that day.I remember how_35_a loving father who taught his daughter to drive is.【语篇解读】本文是记叙文。作者讲述了在父亲的指导下学开车的经历。最初，作者急于上路，不明白为什么父亲让她一直练习，直到闯红灯差点酿成大错后，作者才明白了父亲的用心，同时也将那次教训牢记在心。16A.excitedBworriedCmovedDtiredA由下
41、文中的“I asked to move to a street that had more action”可知，作者很期待学开车，excited符合语境。17A.dislikedBstoppedCexpectedDlovedD由下文中的“the clear choice to be my driving instructor”可知，作者的父亲“喜欢(loved)”开车。18A.meetingBlessonCraceDtalkB由上文中的“my driving instructor”和下文中的explained以及“For the next lesson”可知，此处表示学开车的第一节“课(les
42、son)”。19A.quicklyBpatientlyCangrilyDsuddenlyB由“I was afraid to touch the gear shift”以及However可知，父亲“耐心地(patiently)”给“我”讲解车内所有的装置，从换挡杆到转向灯。20A.startBtakeCpassDleaveA由本句中的“then he guided me into reverse”可知，父亲让“我”“启动(start)”车。21A.repairingBstudyingCcontrollingDtouchingC由上文中的“As I pressed the gas, I felt
43、 the car starting to move backward”可知，“我”在“操控着(controlling)”汽车。22A.weakBnervousCafraidDboredD由下文中的“My father had me drive around the same block again and again”可知，作者开始感到“无聊(bored)”。23A.imagineBbelieveCstandDmakeC由本句中的“I asked to move to a street that had more action”可知，此处表示当“我”无法“忍受(stand)”时。24A.sui
44、tableBfreeCsafeDreadyD由“his eyes shining with pride”可知，父亲认为“我”明天就“可以(ready)”去繁忙的街道上开车了。25A.finallyBusuallyCsurprisinglyDprobablyA由上文中的“I was beginning to get.My father had me drive around the same block again and again”以及“I asked to move to a street that had more action”和下文中的“I shifted from first ge
45、ar.I was flying in the car”可知，第二天晚上“我”“终于(finally)”将车开到一条繁忙的街道上。26A.experienceBtrainingCproblemsDsignsC由下文中的“Then came third gear”可知，作者顺利地从一挡换到二挡，故选problems。27A.speedBanswerCplaceDageA由下文中的“I put the car into fourth”以及“I was flying in the car”可知，此处表示当达到“我”想要的“速度(speed)”时。28A.actionBvoiceClooksDfeeli
46、ngsB由下文中的“He said calmly, Darling, theres a red light ahead.”可知，此处指“我”父亲的“声音(voice)”。29A.hearBwonderCfindDknowD由上文中的“My mind went blank”以及下文中的“I flew through the crossroads”可知，“我”不“知道(know)”如何应对。30A.braveBproudCcarelessDseriousD由上文的描述可知，作者以很快的速度闯了红灯，因此，那天晚上父亲的神情很“严肃(serious)”。31A.luckyBstrangeCunusu
47、alDimpossibleA由上文中的“I flew through the crossroads.by chance was empty”可知，我们没有撞到行人和车辆，是非常“幸运的(lucky)”。32A.refuseBpunishCfireDdoubtB由上文的描述可知，作者以很快的速度闯了红灯，因此，此处表示“我”等着父亲“惩罚(punish)”“我”，但他却没有。33A.endedBchangedCstayedDgoneC结合全文，此处表示多年来“我”一直牢记那个教训，stayed符合语境。34A.rememberedBforgottenCchosenDmissedB由下文中的I r
48、emember可知，直到现在“我”仍然没有“忘记(forgotten)”那一天。35A.humorousBcourageousCwiseDhonestC由上文中的“my father.the turn signals, Tomorrow.his eyes shining with pride”以及最后一段中的“I waited for my father to.but he did not”可知，此处表示作者觉得父亲是非常“有智慧的(wise)”。.语法填空(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)A common tip on fitting walking into your day is
49、 to park your car at the back of the parking lot when you shop or go to work.To take that idea one step further, why not consider 36._(walk) from your home to the store or to your office? If you take public transportation or someone gives you 37._ lift, get off one stop earlier.Another common 38._(s
50、uggest) is to take the stairs whenever possible.However, some people find that they can do all the things on one floor and dont find the need 39._(use) the stairs.If this is the case, you can regularly use a copier 40._ is across the building from your desk or use a washroom on a different floor.If
51、you 41._( frequent) go out for lunch, suggest to your workmates that you find a wonderful restaurant 42._ walking distance.If time is a matter, speak with your boss about lengthening(延长) your lunch break.And you promise that you can work for a few extra 43._(minute) at the end of the day.As we all k
52、now, walking your dog really 44._(provide) many health benefits.It is one of the 45._(good) ways to get extra steps while you can appreciate the beauty of nature.【语篇解读】作者在本文介绍了几种走路健身的方法。36walking考查非谓语动词。consider doing sth.意为“考虑做某事”。37a考查固定搭配。give sb.a lift让某人免费搭车。38suggestion考查名词。此处需要主语，用suggest的名词形
53、式。句意：另一个通常的建议就是在任何可能的时候多爬楼梯。39to use考查非谓语动词。此处用不定式做need的定语，意为“的需要”。40that/which考查关系代词。此处为限定性定语从句，先行词是copier，且在从句中做主语，故用that或which引导定语从句。41frequently考查副词。修饰谓语动词go要用副词形式。42within考查介词。within walking distance意为“步行的距离”；within意为“在范围内”。43minutes考查名词复数。minute是可数名词，且前面有a few修饰，故填minutes。44provides考查动词时态。动名词短
54、语walking your dog作主语，谓语动词要用第三人称单数；且根据全文内容可知，此处表示一般性动作，故填provides。45best考查形容词最高级。“one of the 形容词最高级名词复数”表示“最之一”。. 写作(满分25分)第一节应用文写作(满分15分)在中国， 微信(WeChat)已经成为一种十分流行的通讯工具， 在日常生活中它所扮演的角色越来越重要。请根据下表内容用英语写一篇短文。优点1.与亲朋保持联系；2快速传递文件、照片等；3有机会结识更多的朋友缺点1.影响学习和生活；2有人利用微信进行诈骗或传播不良信息你的观点注意：1.词数80左右； 开头已经写出， 不计入总词数
55、。2可适当增加细节， 以使行文连贯。WeChat has become a very popular messaging computer program in China.It plays an important part in our daily life._【参考范文】WeChat_has_become_a_very_popular_messaging_computer_program_in_China.It_plays_an_important_part_in_our_daily_life.It has many advantages.First, through it, peopl
56、e can keep in touch with their relatives and friends.Second, it is convenient for people to send files, photos and so on by using WeChat.Third, it offers opportunities for people to make more friends and exchange ideas.However, every coin has two sides.If we spend too much time on it, our study and
57、life will be affected.Besides, there are people online who cheat others or send harmful information.In my opinion, we should try to use the program to our advantage and avoid getting addicted to it.Meanwhile, we should have selfprotection awareness.第二节读后续写(满分25分)阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。Ali and
58、 his younger sister，Zahra，lived with their parents in a poor neighborhood.Their mother was very sick and their father was struggling to find a job，and they had only a little money with which to buy food.As they had not paid the rent for several months，the landlord was breathing down their necks.One
59、day，Ali took Zahras shoes to a shoe repairman to be fixed，but he lost them on the way home.It wasnt until he got home that he realized he had lost the shoes.He was afraid that his parents would be angry and disappointed，so he begged his sister to keep it secret.Zahra agreed and the two decided to sh
60、are Alis running shoesZahras school hours were in the morning，so she would wear them first.After school，she would rush back and give them to Ali.He could then run to his school，which began in the afternoon.Although he ran as fast as he could，Ali often arrived late and was warned by the school.Ali he
61、ard about a long distance race that was held for the boys in the city.When he learned that the third prize was a new pair of shoes，he decided to take part.He ran home excitedly and promised his sister that he would win her the new shoes.The day of race arrived.Ali had a strong start，but halfway thro
62、ugh the race he began to get tired and his legs began to ache.Getting more and more exhausted he thought only of Zahra and his promise to her.Dreaming of the new shoes he would win for his sister gave him strength，and he stayed right behind the two fastest runners，determined to finish thirdSuddenly，
63、as the finish line drew near，another runner collided(碰撞) with Ali from behind and he crashed to the ground.注意：1.所续写短文的词数应为150左右；2应使用5个以上短文中标有下划线的关键词语；3续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好；4续写完成后，请用下划线标出你所使用的关键词语。【参考范文】Ali looked up and saw the other boys rushing ahead.Refusing to give up at this point，he jumped to
64、his feet and ran as fast as he could.He dashed across the finish line and won the fourth prize.Thinking he would let her sister down，Ali couldnt help sobbing.Just then he suddenly heard the announcement from the broadcast that he won the third prize as the runner who collided with Ali was disqualifi
65、ed for breaking the rule.Holding the shoes close to his chest during the award ceremony，Ali felt overjoyed and relieved as he eventually won the shoes for his sister.Filled with delight，Ali walked home quickly.He could not wait to see his sister and share the thrilling news.On his arrival，Ali found
66、Zahra was waiting outside.She was really nervous whether her brother had brought her what she was expecting.“Zahra，see what I have got for you，”he took the prize out of his bag with his trembling hands.The instant Zahra saw the shoes，her face lit up. So thrilled was she that she threw herself at Ali.“Thank you！Ali.”Tears of joy welled up their eyes as the brother and sister hugged tightly together.
