1、滑县六中2015级高一限时练习英语练习24一、 完型填空Shortly after I started out as a professional baseball player in the Tri-State League, I was fired. “Frank,” the manager said 36 , “whatever you do after you leave here, put some 37 and enthusiasm into your work!” Well, that was the 38 thing I expected him to say.A week l
2、ater, 39 , I was introduced to the New Haven. My first day here will always 40 in my memory as a great event in my life. No one knew me in the league, so I was 41 to make myself the most enthusiastic ball player theyd ever seen. From the minute I 42 on the field, I acted like a man electrified. And
3、I acted as if I were alive with a million 43 . My biggest thrill came the following morning 44 I read in the New Haven newspaper: “This 45 player, Frank, has a barrel (桶) of enthusiasm. He 46 our boys. They looked better than at any time this season.” The newspapers began 47 me the life of the team.
4、Within two weeks, enthusiasm took me from $250 a month to $1850 a monthit 48 my income by 700 percent! Two years after that, I was 49 third base for the St. Louis and multiplied my income by thirty times. Enthusiasm 50 did it; nothing but enthusiasm.Enthusiasm is by far the highest paid 51 on earth.
5、 It helps you become more successful, and 52 a healthier, richer and happier life. “To become enthusiasticact enthusiastically.” Put this rule into 53 for thirty days and be prepared to see astonishing 54 . It may easily change your entire life. Can you acquire enthusiasmor must you be born 55 it? C
6、ertainly you can acquire it! 36. A. carefullyB. casually C. quicklyD. firmly37. A. curiosity B. life C. experienceD. pleasure38. A. properB. otherC. lastD. only39. A. meanwhileB. thereforeC. otherwiseD. however40. A. give outB. keep upC. stand outD. look up41. A. determined B. delightedC. excitedD.
7、moved42. A. glancedB. appeared C. queuedD. cheered43. A. batteriesB. machinesC. playersD. balls44. A. tillB. beforeC. whenD. though45. A. healthy B. popular C. familiar D. new46. A. inspiredB. satisfiedC. upsetD. disappointed47. A. showingB. callingC. givingD. bringing48. A. includedB. madeC. took D
8、. increased 49. A. introducingB. leavingC. playingD. starting50. A. aloneB. onceC. alsoD. indeed51. A. reputationB. qualityC. themeD. profession52. A. change B. enjoyC. spoilD. admire53. A. field B. memoryC. actionD. idea54. A. effortsB. eventsC. factorsD. results55. A. withB. inC. withoutD. at 二阅读理
9、解。 ATaj Mahal, Agra, IndiaAs many as 28 different varieties of precious stones were used to decorate the outside of the Taj Mahal. Construction took around 20 years. The building, which was made from white marble from the quarries(采石场) of Rajasthan, appears pink in the morning, white in the day and
10、golden in the moonlight.Akashi Kaikyo Bridge, Akashi Strait, JapanIt took 10 years to construct the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge. It connects the city of Kobe, on Japans mainland, with Iwaya on Awaji Island. Before it opened, the only way to get between the two cities was by ferry. However, the waterway was
11、 at the mercy of severe storms and when two ferries overturned in 1955, killing 168 people, public anger convinced the government of the need for a bridge. Its the longest suspension bridge in the world, with a length of 1,991 meters. Panama Canal, PanamaMore than 4. 5 million cubic yards of concret
12、e were used in the construction of this canals locks and dams. The Panama Canal is a 47-mile long waterway that connects the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. The earth and rubble dug to make way for it was enough to bury Manhattan to a depth of four meters. A series of locks allows ships to pass through
13、 the water. Each lock door weighs 750 tons and each lock fills with 52 million gallons of water to accommodate the 15,000 ships that use the canal every year. Grand Canyon Skywalk, ArizonaThe Skywalks foundation is strong enough to support 71 million pounds , Located 1,219 meters above the Colorado
14、River, the Grand Canyons Sky Walk consists of one million pounds of steel and 83,000 pounds of glass. It was the creation of Las Vegas businessman David Jin, who approached the Hualapai Tribe with the idea of a glass walkway over the Grand Canyon in 1996. The Sky walk was assembled on site. 1.The Ja
15、panese government decided to build the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge _A in the year of 1955B following public opinion C to show its national powerD to develop Japans economy2.The Grand Canyon Skywalk is probably a real challenge for those who _A are airsickB hate rock climbingC have a fear of heightD feel il
16、l traveling in boat3.In which section of a book can the text probably be seen?A ScienceB AgricultureC TechnologyD Geography BLondons Chinese community (社区) dates back to the 18th century, when a small number of Chinese sailors (水手) moved to the city to work in Lime house, east London. As time went o
17、n, other Chinese people came to this area and Lime house began to be known as Chinatown. At the start of the 20th century, there were just 545 Chinese people in Britain. However, this situation changed greatly after the Second World War. At this time, many farmers in Hong Kong lost their jobs, and d
18、ecided to move to London.In the 1950s, a small Chinese restaurant opened in central London. Many British people visited it and said that Chinese food was wonderful. Suddenly, Chinese restaurants started opening in every part of the city. Instead of too little work, the new Chinese immigrants (移民) no
19、w found that they had too much. Most of the new immigrants enjoyed their life and the chances they were offered. Many asked their friends and relatives to join them from their hometowns, and a lot of families were reunited again at this time.As time went by, Londons Chinese community became more and
20、 more successful. The sons and daughters of the first restaurant workers, encouraged by their parents, studied very hard at school and university. And most of them could get highly-paid jobs. As a result, increasing numbers of Chinese families left Chinatown and moved to the more expensive places. C
21、hinatown, however, is still as lively as ever, and a must see place for every visitor to London.4. From the passage, we can learn that the first members of “China town” were _.A. restaurant workers B. early Chinese sailors C. Hong Kong farmers. D. visitors to London5. Which of the following statemen
22、ts is NOT true?A. Before the 20th century, “China town” in London was still very small.B. In the 1950s, Chinese food became quite popular in Britain.C. Most of the new immigrants could find a job in the 1950s.D. With the help of the British government, Chinatown was very successful.6. According to t
23、he passage, now most of the Chinese living in London _. A. are clever B. work long hours C. have highly-paid jobs D. live an unhappy life三短文改错Mrs. White was in hurry to visit her grandson because she missed her very much.It was nearly three months when she last saw her grandson. When she was walking
24、 by a playground, a football fly in her direction. She was already in her seventy. Should she kick the ball back and should she just go past leave it where it was? Finally she gave it a kick with greatly effort and the ball went straight on into the goal. What amazing it was! She helped them win the game.
