1、英语返校日周测 第一节（共12小题；每小题3分，共 36分） AThe Boy Made It!One Sunday, Nicholas, a teenager, went skiing at Sugarloaf Mountain in Maine. In the early afternoon, when he was planning to go home, a fierce snowstorm swept into the area. Unable to see far, he accidentally turned off the path. Before he knew it, Ni
2、cholas was lost, all alone! He didnt have food, water, a phone, or other supplies. He was getting colder by the minute. Nicholas had no idea where he was. He tried not to panic. He thought about all the survival shows he had watched on TV. It was time to put the tips he had learned to use. He decide
3、d to stop skiing. There was a better chance of someone finding him if he stayed put. The first thing he did was to find shelter form the freezing wind and snow. If he didnt, his bodytemperature would get very low, which could quickly kill him.Using his skis, Nicholas built a snow cave. He gathered a
4、 hugemass of snow and dug out a hole in the middle. Then he piledbranches on top of himself, like a blanket, to stay as warm as hecould. By that evening, Nicholas was really hungry. He ate snow anddrank water from a nearby stream so that his body wouldnt lose toomuch water. Not knowing how much long
5、er he could last, Nicholasdid the only thing he could he huddled (蜷缩) in his cave and slept. The next day, Nicholas went out to look for help, but he couldntfind anyone. He followed his tracks and returned to the snow cave,because without shelter, he could die that night. On Tuesday,Nicholas went ou
6、t again to find help. He had walked for about a milewhen a volunteer searcher found him. After two days stuck in thesnow, Nicholas was saved. Nicholas might not have survived this snowstorm had it not beenfor TV. He had often watched Grylls survival show Man vs. Wild.Thats where he learned the tips
7、that saved his life. In each episode(一期节目) of Man vs. Wild, Grylls is abandoned in a wild area andhas to find his way out.When Grylls heard about Nicholas amazing deeds, he wassuper impressed that Nicholas had made it since he knew betterthan anyone how hard Nicholas had to work to stay alive.来源:学_科
8、_网Z_X_X_K1. What happened to Nicholas one Sunday afternoon?A. He got lost.B. He broke his skis.C. He hurt his eyesD. He caught a cold.2. How did Nicholas keep himself warm?A. He found a shelter.B. He lighted some branches.C. He kept on skiing.D. He built a snow cave.3. On Tuesday, Nicholas _.A. retu
9、rned to his shelter safelyB. was saved by a searcherC. got stuck in the snowD. stayed where he was4. Nicholas left Grylls a very deep impression because he _.A. did the right things in the dangerous situationB. watched Grylls TV program regularlyC. created some tips for survivalD. was very hard-work
10、ing B Food festivals around the worldStilton Cheese RollingMay Day is a traditional day for celebrations, but the 2,000 English villagers of Stilton must be the only people in the world who include checsc rolling in their annual plans. Teams of four,dressed in a variety of strange and funny clothes
11、, roll a complete cheese along a 50-metre course. On the way, they must not kick or throw their cheese, or go into their competitors lane. Competition is fierce and the chief prize is a complete Stilton cheese weighing about four kilos (disappointingly, but understandably the cheeses used in the rac
12、e are wooden ones). All thecompetitors arc served with beer or port wine, the traditional accompaniment for Stilton cheese.Fiery Foods FestivalThe Hottest Festival on EarthEvery year more than 10,000 people head for the city of Albuquerque, New Mexico. They come from as far away as Australia, the Ca
13、ribbean and China, but they all share a common addictionfood that is not just spicy ,but hot enough to make your mouth burn, your head spin and your eyes water. Their destination is the Fiery Eood and BBQ Festival which is held over a period of three clays every March. You might like to try a chocol
14、ate-covered habanero pepperofficially the hottest pepper in the worldor any one of the thousands of products that are on show. But one things for sureif you dont like the feeling of a burning tongue, this festival isnt for you!La TomatinaThe Worlds Biggest Food FightOn the last Wednesday of every Au
15、gust, the Spanish town of Bunol hosts Ea Tomatinathe worlds largest food fight. A week-long celebration leads up to an exciting tomato battle as the highlight of the weeks events. The early morning sees the arrival of large trucks with tomatoesofficial fight-starters get things going by casting toma
16、toes at the crowd.The battle lasts little more than half an hour, in which time around 50,000 kilograms of tomatoes have been thrown at anyone or anything that moves, runs, or fights back. Then everyone heads down to the river to make friends againand for a much-needed wash!5. In the Stilton cheese
17、rolling competition, competitors on each team must.A.wear various formal clothesB.roll a wooden cheese in their own laneC.kick or throw their cheeseD. use a real cheese weighing about four kilos6.Where is the Fiery Food and BBQ Festival held?A. In New Mexico. B. In the Caribbean. C. In Australia.D.
18、In China.7.The celebration of La Tomatina lasts.A. three days B. seven days C. less than three days D. more than seven days8.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A. The chief prize for the Stilton cheese rolling competition is beer or port wine.B.More than 10,000 Chinese take pail
19、 in the Fiery Food and BBQ Festival.C. Thousands of spicy foods are on show in the Fiery Food and BBQ Festival.D. An exciting tomato battle takes place at the beginning of La Tomatina.CGroup exercise is one of the most effective ways to improve physical fitness and sustain(保持) a healthy lifestyle.Gr
20、oup exercise is challenging, yet fun and empowering! Of course everyone knows that exercise is good for the body.However, studies have shown that when exercise is performed in groups, its not only great for improving physical health but for psychological health. Its an opportunity to be social, rele
21、ase endorphins（内啡肽） , and improve your strength. Additionally, group exercise creates a community feel and the shared common goal motivates participants to work hard. The instrumental support of taking on a fitness journey with others proves more effective than going to the gym alone.Another benefic
22、ial aspect of group exercise is the informational support participants receive from the instructor.Many people fear the gym because they feel lost and dont want to embarrass themselves. If you feel you can relate, then group training is an even better option for you. Its a great opportunity to learn
23、 more about fitness through the clear instruction and supervision (监管) of a fitness instructor. If youre tired of wandering around the gym wasting time and becoming bored, !you can attend an upbeat group fitness class thatll keep your workout on track. Dont let fitness frighten you!If youre serious
24、about wanting to live a healthy lifestyle, its extremely important to surround yourself with people wholl provide you with the proper emotional support. I wouldnt scold anyone for deciding to party on weekends and in turn I wouldnt expect anyone to give offence to me for focusing on my health. Surro
25、und yourself with people who uplift, encourage and understand you! Make fitness even more fun by trying something new or any group fitness class, with a friend. Plan to go for a jog together. Then try a fun healthy restaurant or fresh juice bar! Fitness can be both fun and social!Surrounding yoursel
26、f with people wholl provide you with respect support can be very beneficial while working towards reaching health and fitness goals. First, decide to do it for yourself and work towards staying positive. Then make sure the people you surround yourself with are supportive. Dont let negativity ruin yo
27、ur motivation.9. The first paragraph focuses on.A. the greatest challenge of group exercise来源:学科网B. the most effective way to improve physical fitnessC. the contribution of group exercise to psychological healthD. the shared common goal in performing exercise in groups10.The underlined word upbeat i
28、n the second paragraph probably means A. cheerfulB. averageC. seriousD. temporal*)11.When it comes to emotional support, the author thinks it necessary.A. to sustain a colorful lifestyleB. to party on weekends with positive peopleC. to try a fun healthy restaurant regularlyD. to surround yourself wi
29、th supportive people12.What would be the best title for the passage?A. Seeking SupportB. Supporting HealthC. Improving Your StrengthD. Building Up Fitness第二节 完形填空（每题2分共40分）A Welcome GiftDario and his mother loved their new apartment. The living room was large enough for their piano. That night, the
30、two of them 16 side by side at the piano. They played jazz music to celebrate their new home. The loud 17 filled the room and made them feel very happy.The next morning, 18 , their happiness disappeared. Someone had left a 19 under their door during the night. One of their neighbor had written to co
31、mplain(抱怨) about the sound of the piano. Darios mother asked the building superintendent(管理员) if he knew anything about it. But he said that they were all 20 people and he couldnt imagine any of them had done that. Later that morning, Dario suggested that they write a letter to their 21 and apologiz
32、e for their playing.“Maybe we could go and 22 everyone in person.” his mother said.“What if we invited them to come here for a 23 instead? Dario asked.They both loved the 24 . Over the next few days, they sent out invitations and prepared desserts 25 their guests. They decorated the apartment with s
33、treamers(彩带) and party lights.Finally, the day of the party 26 . Some guests brought presents. Others brought flowers. Some even brought desserts to 27 . One woman, Mrs. Gilbert, 28 Darios mother with a book of piano music by Chopin.来源:Zxxk.Com“I heard you playing the other night,” she said. “The so
34、unds woke me out of bed. I 29 that you might play like this every night. So I wrote a short note. I hope you dont think I disliked the playing.”Darios mother smiled at Mrs. Gilbert. “I think maybe we 30 you an apology.” she said. “I didnt 31 how late it was when we were playing. Maybe we should play
35、 some quieter music at night.“You play, you play!” Mrs. Gilbert said. “I like what you play! Just not so loud at night.” She pointed to the book she had given them. “These songs are not such 32 music.”“These songs are beautiful music.” Darios mother said. “We will be 33 to play them in the evening.”
36、“And we wont play so loud or late!” Dario said. He was already looking forward to 34 the new music. More than that, however, he was happy to see the big smile on his mothers face. It gave him a feeling of 35 and made him feel that they were home at last.16. A. sat B. stoodC. lay D. walked17. A. voic
37、e B. ringC. music D. cry18. A. therefore B. howeverC. otherwise D. instead19. A. note B. posterC. bill D.report20. A. proud B. richC. lucky D. nice21. A. neighbors B. friendsC. relatives D. audience22. A. blame B. instructC. question D. visit23. A. party B. concertC. show D. play24. A. experience B.
38、 ideaC. performance D. action25. A. to B. withC. for D. from26. A. continued B. arrivedC. passed D. finished27. A. order B. sellC. share D. advertise28. A. treated B. presentedC. helped D. served29. A. promised B. admittedC. agreed D. worried30. A. give B. sendC. offer D. owe 来源:Z#xx#k.Com31. A. rea
39、lize B. rememberC. understand D. accept32. A. sweet B. strangeC. funny D. loud33. A. brave B. sorryC. happy D. afraid34. A. changing B. practicingC. recording D. writing35. A. equality B. freedomC. warmth D. sympathy第三节 七选五（每题2分共10分）This Way to DreamlandDaydreaming means people think about something
40、 pleasant, especially when this makes them forget what they should be doing. Daydreamers have a bad reputation for being unaware of whats happening around them. They can seem forgetful and clumsy._36_They annoy us because they seem to be ignoring us and missing the important things.But daydreamers a
41、re also responsible for some of the greatest ideas and achievements in human history. _37_ Can you imagine what kind of world we would have without such ideas and inventions?So how can you come up with brilliant daydreams and avoid falling over tree roots or otherwise looking like a fool?来源:Zxxk.Com
42、First, understand that some opportunities(机会) for daydreaming are better than others. Feeling safe and relaxed will help you to slip into daydreams._38_ And if you want to improve your chances of having a creative idea while youre daydreaming, try to do it while you are involved in another taskprefe
43、rably something simple, like taking a shower or walking, or even making meaningless drawings.Its also important to know how to avoid daydreams for those times when you really need to concerntrate. “Mindfulness”, being focused, is a tool that some people use to avoid falling asleep._39_Finally, you n
44、ever know what wonderful idea might strike while your mind has moved slowly away._40Always remember that your best ideas might come when your head is actually in the clouds.A. Having interesting things to think about also helps.B. They stare off into space and wander by themselves.C. Without wanderi
45、ng minds, we wouldnt have relatively, Coke or Post-it notes.D. At one time, daydreaming was thought to be a cause of some mental illnesses.E. It involves slow, steady breathing for self-control that helps people stay calm and attentive.F. Daydreams are often very simple and direct, quite unlike slee
46、p dreams, which may be hard to understand.G. Therefore, its a good idea to keep a notebook or voice recorder nearby when youre in the daydream zone. 第四节 填词（根据汉语意思填出单词的正确形式）1 Nowadays a lot of companies have adopted _ （灵活的）working time so as to improve the staffs efficiency.2 There was such a long qu
47、eue for coffee at the interval that we _（终于）gave up.3 After the earthquake, the first thing the local government did was provide _（食宿） for the homeless families.4 When _ （比较）with the size of the whole earth, the biggest ocean doesnt seem big at all.5 While intelligent people can often simplify the c
48、omplex , a fool is more likely to _（使复杂化） the simple.6 He was found guilty of _（试图）murder, even though the other man did not die.7 I closed my eyes and left the_ （温暖）of the sun on my face.8 They are quiet. Thats because they are _ （习惯于）to not talking at meals.9 It is our_ （信念）that improvements in health care will lead to a stronger, more prosperous economy.10 My mother is called Anna,and by _ （巧合）my wifes mother is also called Anna.版权所有：高考资源网()
