1、课 时 作 业 .阅读理解(湖北省天门市、仙桃市、潜江市高三联考)You may be surprised to learn that English gets 30 to 45 percent of its words from French. The reason goes back to the year 1066, when Norman forces invaded(入侵)what is now Britain. The Normans were from northern France and spoke French. During the Norman occupation,
2、French became the language of Englands rulers and wealthy class. This lasted for more than 300 years. Other people in England continued to speak English during this period.Over time, the two languages combined and shared words. Some researchers believe that about 10,000 French words eventually enter
3、ed the English language. However, although English took many French words, their meanings have not always stayed the same. Sometimes the differences in meanings can be very important, and lead to funny or strange situations if the words are used in the wrong way.Take, for example, the French word co
4、llege. In English, college can often be used in place of the word university, or sometimes as a school within a university. However, in French, college actually means “middle school”, or the level of schooling for students in grades five or six through eight.There are many other similar words in the
5、 two languages with completely different meanings. In English, the word chat is a verb which means “to talk casually”; but in French, the word chat is the word for an animal: a cat.If an English speaker says someone is jolly, that means they are cheerful or friendly. But in French, jolie means someo
6、ne is goodlooking or pleasant to look at. In any case, both are nice things to say to someone.本文是一篇说明文。文章讲述了英语中存在大量法语词汇的现象。本文讲述的是“英语中的法语单词”,文中举例说明了它们不同的含义。诺曼人对英国长期的统治,给英语带来了大量的法语词汇,但意思有差别,有的差别非常大。1What does the author stress about the French words in English?ATheir spelling forms.BTheir changes in h
7、istory.CTheir puzzles for English.DTheir different meanings.答案:D解析:推理判断题。根据第二段中However, although English took many French words, their meanings have not always stayed the same. Sometimes the differences in meanings can be very important, and lead to funny or strange situations if the words are used
8、in the wrong way.可知,作者对于英语中的法语单词强调了它们的不同含义。故选D。2What does a Frenchman mean if he says he likes a chat?AHe likes a kind of pet.BHe wants to have a talk.CHe hates to speak English.DHe prefers to chat in French.答案:A解析:推理判断题。根据第四段中In English, the word chat is a verb which means “to talk casually”; but i
9、n French, the word chat is the word for an animal: a cat.可知,如果一个法国人说他喜欢a chat,他的意思是“他喜欢一种宠物。”因为在法语里chat是cat的意思,故选A。3What is the French word “jolie” used to do?AReplace “jolly” in English.BDescribe peoples looks.CRefer to peoples happiness.DProve the change in French.答案:B解析:细节理解题。根据最后一段中But in French
10、, jolie means someone is goodlooking or pleasant to look at. In any case, both are nice things to say to someone.可知,在法语中,jolie的意思是说某人长得好看或看上去是令人愉快的。无论如何,这两件事对某人来说都是件好事。由此可知jolie 在法语里是用来“描述人的外表”。故选B。4What is the text mainly about?AComparison between two languages.BDifficulty in grasping English.CFren
11、ch words in English.DDevelopment of English.答案:C解析:主旨大意题。根据第一段第一句You may be surprised to learn that English gets 30 to 45 percent of its words from French.和第二段第一句 Over time, the two languages combined and shared words. Some researchers believe that about 10,000 French words eventually entered the En
12、glish language.可知,本文讲述的是“英语中的法语单词”。故选C。.七选五(广东省佛山市顺德区高三质量检测)Many of us are hardwired NOT to ask for help. We think it makes us appear weak. We think people will say no. We think we have to do everything ourselves. _1_. We have to get over that, and theres how:Get over yourselfNo oneand I mean NO ONE
13、got anywhere alone. You cannot and should not do everything yourself. You are not, in fact, always the best person for the job, or the “only” person who can do it. Asking for help is sign of strength, not weakness. Asking for help clears space for you and frees your time and energy. _2_.Rebuild your
14、 thinkingRebuild what it means to ask for help from “I am a weak, incompetent loser” to “I am strategically allocating my time to focus on what matters most.” Dont focus on the fact that you cant do something or dont have the time. _3_. Its a chance to connect, a chance to value a colleague, a chanc
15、e to get something done faster or better, a chance to optimize your own time and talents._4_Asking for help is about tapping valuable resources to get the best outcome the most quickly with the fewest resources expended. Thats a fancy way of saying “get the right people for the job.” _5_. And the be
16、st way to do that is to know your colleagues, and proactively build relationships.AKnow your colleaguesBThink about your colleaguesCYour energy cant be wastedDIts a smart strategyEIts all about building the right teamFInstead, think about what you will gain from the askGWhatever the reason, we dont
17、ask for the help we need这篇短文介绍很多人天生不爱寻求帮助,我们应该学会克服这一点,不要自以为是,重建想法,了解同事,积极地建立关系。1G解析:考查上下文推理判断能力。本段介绍人们天生不喜欢求助,G项意思是:不管什么原因,我们都不寻求我们需要的帮助。符合本段意思,承接上文。故选G。2D解析:考查上下文推理判断能力。本段标题是“别自以为是”,并且本段介绍寻求帮助是力量的标志,而不是软弱。D项意思是:这是一个聪明的策略。作为本段最后一句,符合语境,承接上文。故选D。3F解析:考查上下文推理判断能力。根据上句意思,不要把注意力集中在你不能做某件事或者没有时间的事实上,并根据下
18、文“这是一个联系的机会,一个去评价一个同事的机会,一个更快或更好地完成某件事的机会,一个来优化你自己的时间和才能的机会。”可知,该处要和上句意思是转折关系。F项意思是:相反,想想从这个问题中你会得到什么。符合语境。故选F。4A解析:考查上下文推理判断能力。根据本段最后一句“And the best way to do that is to know your colleagues, and proactively build relationships.”可知,这一段是关于了解同事,建立关系。A项意思是:了解你的同事。符合语境,作为本段的标题最合适。故选A。5E解析:考查上下文推理判断能力。本
19、段主题是了解同事,并且上文是说寻求帮助就是利用宝贵的资源,找合适的人做这份工作。E项意思是:这一切都是为了建立一个正确的团队。承接上文,符合语境。故选E。.语法填空(河北省邢台市高三月考)It was my first day in Hangzhou, the Chinese city famous for its natural beauty and history and I didnt have much time to spare. I wanted to see _1_ much of the city as possible in the two days _2_ I was to
20、 return to Guangzhou. My first task was to decide where to go and _3_ to get there. I took out my guide book in which there was a lot of information about the citys wellknown tourist _4_ (attract) and started to read. At that moment an attractive young lady _5_ noticed my book, came up to me and int
21、roduced _6_. She said her name was Miss Bai. She kindly offered to show me _7_ the city. I was delighted and was about to accept her proposal when she suggested we first _8_ (go) to the West Lake and walk along the Broken Bridge. I quite liked the idea of visiting the West Lake but wasnt so sure abo
22、ut crossing the Broken Bridge. _9_ it was broken, did she expect me to jump across? And I couldnt swim, so if I fell in then I would drown. That was definitely not an attractive idea so I politely declined her invitation, _10_ (close) my book and walked away.本文是一篇记叙文。讲述了作者在杭州旅行的一段经历。1as解析:考查短语。表示尽可能
23、多得,用as.as possible结构。2before解析:考查连词。这里表示在回广州之前,所以填before。3how解析:考查疑问词。这里表示怎样到达那里,所以填how。4attractions解析:考查固定短语。tourist attractions意为“旅游景点”,这里应该用名词。5who/that解析:考查关系代词。这里含有一个定语从句,关系词在从句中作主语,指人,所以填who/that。6herself解析:考查反身代词。这里表示“介绍她自己”,需用反身代词,所以填herself。7around解析:考查固定短语。show sb. around是固定短语,意思是“带某人到处转转”
24、。8go解析:考查动词。这里含有一个宾语从句,suggest表示“建议”,其后的宾语从句中用should 动词原形,should可以省略,故填go。9If/Since/As解析:考查连词。这里表示“如果”的含义,所以填If/Since/As。10closed解析:考查动词。这里的close与前面的decline并列,所以这里需用动词的过去式。.短文改错(云南省昆明市高三摸底调研)I have a 5yearold sister. Sometimes she fights against myself for candies. When Mom makes me to give my share
25、 to her, I always feel unwillingly. Last week, I caught serious cold and had to follow the doctors advices to take medicine. Before I came home from school, I noticed her leaving candies beside my medicine. I go up to her and asked“Hey, what are you doing?”In a smile, she said to me, “Candies make m
26、e happy because I put them here to make you happy today.”That was the greatest thing which Id ever experienced.答案I have a 5yearold sister. Sometimes she fights against for candies. When Mom makes me give my share to her,I always feel . Last week,I caught serious cold and had to follow the doctors to
27、 take medicine. I came home from school,I noticed her leaving candies beside my medicine. I up to her and asked“Hey,what are you doing?” a smile,she said to me,“Candies make me happy I put them here to make you happy today.”That was the greatest thing 或 Id ever experienced.书面表达(郑州市第一中学高三月考)假如你是李华, 最
28、近你班举行了一场以 “How to protect the traditional Chinese cultures?”为题的讨论。现请你用英语为校报的英语专栏写一篇稿件, 介绍讨论的内容和你的体会。要点如下:1讨论的目的和意义;2讨论的具体内容;3你的感受和体会。注意:1.词数100左右;2可以适当增加细节, 以使行文连贯;3题目已给出, 不计入总词数。How to protect the traditional Chinese cultures?A heated discussion was held in my class recently in order to encourage u
29、s students to protect the traditional Chinese cultures.The students hold different points of view about that. Some suggest resisting Western holidays due to their strong influence. Some argue that we are supposed to hold some creative activities to celebrate traditional cultures so that we can have
30、fun during Chinese festivals. Still others consider various competitions should be held at times, which provides more chances for the citizens to recite Chinese poems and practice calligraphy.In my view, it is high time that we spared no effort to protect the traditional Chinese cultures. Otherwise we will regret one day.