1、江苏省如皋中学2014-2015学年度第一学期阶段练习高三英语命题人 孙福平 审题人 袁晓琳本试卷分第I卷(选择题)和第II卷(非选择题)两卷,满分120分,考试时间120分钟。第I卷 （选择题，共85分）第一部分 听力 （共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分 ）第一节听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1. Which transportation did the man take? A. The bus.B. The taxi.C. The
2、 subway.2. How does the woman feel now? A. Happy.B. Disappointed.C. Confident.3. What does the woman want to do? A. Make copies of her application. B. Find a post office. C. Apply for a job.4. What does the man think Mark should do now? A. Enjoy a movie.B. Watch TV. C. Study for exams.5. What does t
3、he man dislike about the place? A. The weather.B. The large crowd.C. The competitions.第二节听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6. What does the woman offer to do? A. Try to get in touch with Mr Crowe. B. G
4、ive the paper to Mr Crowe. C. Reschedule an appointment.7. What will the man do? A. Cancel the meeting. B. Sign the paper himself. C. Explain the situation to Mr Brown.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。8. Which place will the speakers visit on Thursday? A. The Louvre Museum.B. Notre Dame Cathedral.C. The Eiffel Tower
5、.9. What do we know about Les Invalides? A. It was built two hundred years ago. B. It has Napoleons tomb inside. C. It was named after an engineer.10. Why does the man know much about French history? A. He is from Paris.B. He has learnt French before.C. He is a French professor.听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。11.
6、Why does the woman talk to the man? A. To seek his opinion on her paper. B. To get his guidance for her classes. C. To ask for information of a degree.12. What does the man think is special about the masters classes? A. The students have to hand in a paper. B. The students should have a high level o
7、f analysis. C. There are few discussions in them.13. What does the man say about the womans paper? A. Therere a few mistakes in it.B. It is badly-organized.C. It is perfect.听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。14. What are the speakers talking about? A. A building.B. A flood.C. A river.15. Where are the speakers now? A
8、. In the womans house.B. In a garden.C. In a school.16. What did the woman do at first when the whole thing happened? A. She left her house.B. She tried to stop it.C. She moved the furniture out.17. How does the woman feel now? A. Optimistic.B. Hopeless.C. Angry.听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。18. What is the spe
9、aker mainly discussing? A. How to get a job overseas easily. B. How to please the interviewers. C. How to improve interviews.19. What is the main problem for non-native interviewees? A. They know little about the cultural background. B. Their body language gives wrong messages. C. Their English is n
10、ot good enough.20. What advice does the speaker give to the interviewers? A. Ask clearer questions. B. Lower their expectations. C. Have interviews with practical tests.第二部分 英语知识运用 （共两节，满分35）第一节 单项填空 （共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）请认真阅读下面各题，从题中所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。21. A biblical idiom is often _ expression th
11、at underlines _ moral of a story. A. the, the B. an, the C. an, a D. the, /22. There are 50 stars on the American flag, each of them _ a state. A. represents B. represented C. to represent D. representing23. The Roman alphabet is a Greek invention, _ , a long distance created in honor of a Greek sol
12、dier. A. as does the marathon B. so the marathon is C. as is the marathon D. the marathon is so24. Once _ in the examination, youll be dismissed immediately. A. caught to cheat B. catching cheating C. to catch to cheat D. caught cheating25. The change of the climate makes the earth warmer. _, the wa
13、rmth of the earth changes the climate. A. In return B. In turn C. In addition D. In secret26. - I didnt attend Toms wedding yesterday. - I _, either, if my friend hadnt reminded us. A. wouldnt B. wouldnt have C. didnt D. hadnt27. Weibo as well as WeChat _ as a media platform for people to share thei
14、r thoughts instantly without limits of place or time. A. serves B. is served C. regards D. are served28. He behaved _he had done nothing wrong. A. even if B. only if C. as if D. if only29. It is a means _ culture and its traditions and shared values may be conveyed. A. where B. how C. in which D. by
15、 which30. Eventually Charlotte was left an orphan and _ to begging on the streets. A. reduced B. committed C. submitted D. objected31. The officials traveled westwards to Central Asia and arrived in _ is today Afghanistan. A. where B. which C. what D. that32. In Beijing Opera, the character whose fa
16、ce is painted white is dishonest and _. A. aggressive B. untrustworthy C. subjective D. arbitrary33. The idiom “See the handwriting on the wall” means to see _ that disaster is coming. A. signals B. marks C. signs D. symptoms34. - Cathy, why does your roommate look angry? - Im also feeling puzzled.
17、Maybe I _ a nerve while asking about her former boyfriend. A. have touched B. was touching C. had touched D. touched 35. - One cannot achieve anything by sitting around and talking about it. - I cant agree more. _.Thats why Peterson failed to get into college. A. A roaring lion kills no game B. A bo
18、ok is a garden carried in the pocket C. A bad workman always blames his tools D. An old pan is the one that makes good food第二节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分） 请认真阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A,B,C和D)中，选出最佳选项。 When I was younger, I thought that boys and grown men shouldnt cry. Tears were a sign ofbeing weak, which a
19、 man isnt 36 to be. However, just last June, I 37 that courage isnt all about trying to keep all the pain inside and trying to hide the 38 . My 18-year-old sister had eloped (私奔) and then I saw how 39 my fathers heart was. We were used to seeing him as a(n) 40 father. For three days he wouldnt talk.
20、 He would just sit quietly outside our house in the 41 . On the fourth night, I sat beside him and asked him to tell me what he felt about 42 . It had been years since I laid my hand on my fathers shoulder as we drifted(疏远) further and further apart while I was 43 . That night, though, I sensed my f
21、ather trying to 44 his pain and I wanted him to be able to let it out. We had all cried over what happened except him. The simple 45 and my words, Dad, its not your fault. broke my fathers 46 . In the darkness, he began to cry. I 47 his shoulders shaking as he whispered, “ 48 did I go wrong? All I e
22、ver wanted was for my children to grow up 49 . Why couldnt your sister wait?” I understood then why he 50 to be in the dark. 51 being there, he had hoped not to spare his 52 a fathers pain. His tears, 53 we hadnt seen them before that night, were there all the same. I saw his 54 , that night when my
23、 father cried with my hand on his shoulder, and 55 his pain.36. A. supposed B. likely C. suitable D. glad37. A. believed B. recognized C. discovered D. cared38. A. secrets B. tears C. opinions D. qualities39. A. weak B. sweet C. warm D. simple40. A. hard-working B. easy-going C. kind-hearted D. stro
24、ng-willed41. A. room B. dark C. garden D. eye42. A. something B. nothing C. anything D. everything43. A. running away B. giving in C. growing up D. turning around44. A. forget B. control C. reduce D. prove45. A. touch B. idea C. thought D. feeling46. A. heart B. mind C. dam D. memory47. A. noticed B
25、. felt C. heard D. imagined48. A. How B. What C. When D. Where49. A. quickly B. naturally C. happily D. right50. A. preferred B. managed C. used D. agreed51. A. For B. On C. By D. Of52. A. family B. children C. function D. experience53. A. if B. because C. until D. though54. A. tears B. pain C. trou
26、bles D. courage55. A. remembered B. understood C. touched D. respected第三部分 阅读理解 （共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）请认真阅读下列短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。(A)BELIEVE it or not, the color of the tie Barack Obama wears to the inauguration（就职典礼） is now a hotly debated topic. The level of public interest in Obamas t
27、ie might seem strange but many people believe his choice will symbolize the type of government he plans to run, as the color of a politicians tie is thought to convey ideas of power, trustworthiness and more.Polities of tiesIt may be the least practical item of male dress, but it is arguably the mos
28、t expressive. In the UK and many other countries around the world, conservative（保守的）politicians may wear a blue tie and their liberal opponents a red one. In America, the colors go the other way round. The Republicans have in recent years become associated with the color red, and the Democrats with
29、blue. But in spite of this, Bush wears blue ties more often than any other color.What they meanAccording to Sharon Haver, editor of focusonstyle, com, in America the feelings associated with colors overrule （压制） their political significance. “A guy who wants to be regarded as strong and in charge wo
30、uld wear red,” Haver says. Unsurprisingly, the business tycoon Donald Trump is known for wearing red ties. But what about blue? According to Haver, “Blue is a softer colorLook at the sky. Its peaceful and calm and trustworthy.”Selecting the right tie for the right occasion Perfect job interview tieP
31、erhaps no other tie-wearing occasion is as important as the job interview. Gilchrist, the fashion expert, advises playing it safe and choosing a conservative one. Best choices are solids, stripes or small patterns. An excellent color is burgundy（酒红色）or another serious color. Avoid pink or yellow, wh
32、ich suggest that the wearer lacks gravity.Pattern ties, Gilchrist suggests, should be limited to a maximum of three colors. A striped tie is a safe choice as this is acceptable to everyone. Last, Gilchrist recommends saving the expensive “hip” tie for those applying for glamorous creative jobs. Date
33、-night tieWhen picking out the right tie for taking a girl out on a date, spend more time considering color than pattern. According to studies, women are attracted to men wearing the color blue, because blue gives the image of a stable, faithful, constant, always there person. So what is the worst c
34、olor to wear on a date? “flattened caterpillar（毛虫）yellow-green”, according to Gilchrist, “it will repel both sexes equally.”56Why are people interested in the tie that Obama wears to the inauguration?ABecause they think the tie he wears will enable them to know about his personalities and policies.B
35、Because they want to advise him on how to select an appropriate tie for such a big occasion.CBecause they think the ties will tell if he is trustworthy as they expected when he assumes office.DBecause they believe the tie is an essential part of dressing to a mature politician like Obama.57What can
36、we infer about Bush, the former president, from the passage?AHe was probably liberal in his policies when he was in power.BHe was a Republican when he served as president.CHe wore only blue ties and had no ties of alternative colors.DHe wanted to make himself unique by the tie that he wore.58The exa
37、mple of the business tycoon Donald Trump is given to _. A. prove that color reflects peoples feelings to a certain degree.Bshow that Donald is so wealthy that he can afford expensive ties.Ctell that Donald is physically strong and can handle everything.Dexplain that red is a popular color, especiall
38、y with businessmen. （B）Stonehenge（巨石阵）may have been a prehistoric health center rather than a site for observing stars or a temple in honor of the dead, scientists said yesterday. New evidence unearthed at the World Heritage Site in more than 40 years suggests that the monument was a place where the
39、 diseased and injured went in groups, seeking cures.After a two-week dig, scientists have concluded that Stonehenge was “the ancient healthcare centre of southern England” because of the existence of “bluestones”-the smaller columns of dolerite（辉绿岩）that formed an earlier stone structure.By dating pi
40、eces of remains to around 7330BC, Tim Darvill, of Bournemouth University, and Goff Wainwright, of the Society of Amtiquaries have found that hunter-gatherers were at the site on Salisbury Plain 4,000 years earlier than thought. The first stage of Stonehenge, a round earthwork structure, was built ar
41、ound 3000BC. Professor Wainwright added: “I did not expect the degree of complexity we discovered. Were able to say so much more about when Stonehenge was built and why-all of which changes our previous understanding of the monument.”The research reveals the importance of the henges famous bluestone
42、s. Hundreds of bluestone chips gathered at the site have led the team to conclude that the bluestones were valued for their curing effects-the key reason that about 80 of them, each weighing up to 4 tons and a half, were dragged more than 150 miles from the Preseli Hills to Wiltshire. After years of
43、 research, Professors Darvill and Wainwright have concluded that, for thousands of years, the Preseli mountain range was home to magical health centers and holy wells.Even today there are those who believe in the curing powers of the springs for coughs and heart disease, and people who use crystals
44、and bluestones for self-curing. Radiocarbon tests have also revealed that the construction of the original bluestone circle took place around 2300BC, three centuries later than originally thought. Interestingly, on the same day died the “Amesbury Archer”-a sick traveler from the Swiss or German Alps
45、 who had an infected knee-whose remains were discovered about five miles from Stonehenge. The professors believe that he was a devoted religious person who was hoping to benefit from the curing powers of the monument.59. Stonehenge is recently believed to be a place for people . Ato recover from poo
46、r health Bto observe star movements Cto hold religious ceremonies Dto gather huge bluestones60. What can be inferred about Stonehenge from the passage? AThe springs could cure coughs and heart disease best. BThe new discovery was the same as what had been expected. CSome huge bluestones were not pro
47、duced at Stonehenge. DThe original bluestone circle was thought to be constructed around 2000BC.61. Which of the following might be the best title for the passage? AStonehenge: A New Place of Interest BStonehenge: Still Making News CStonehenge: Heaven for Adventurers DStonehenge: Still Curing Patien
48、ts (C)British writer John Bunyan was born at Elstow, Bedfordshire, England, in November, 1628. His father was a maker and mender of pots and kettles, and the son followed the same trade. Though he is usually called a tinker, Bunyan had a settled home and place of business. He had little schooling, a
49、nd he describes his early surroundings as poor and mean. He became much interested in religions, but it was only after a tremendous spiritual conflict, lasting three or four years, that he found peace. His struggles are related with extraordinary vividness and intensity in his “Grace Abounding to th
50、e Chief of Sinners.” His writing began with a controversy against the Quakers (教友派), and shows from the first the command of a homely but vigorous style.Like most working men at the time, Bunyan had a deep hatred for the corrupted, hypocritical rich who accumulated their wealth “by hook and by crook
51、.” As a stout Puritan(清教徒), he had made a conscientious study of the Bible and firmly believed in salvation (拯救) through spiritual struggle.Bunyans style was modeled after that of the English Bible. With his concrete and living language and carefully observed and vividly presented details, he made i
52、t possible for the reader of the least education to share the pleasure of reading his novel and to relive the experience of his characters.Bunyans works include Grace Abounding to the Chief of Sinners (1666), The Life and Death of Mr. Badman (1680), The Holy War (1682) and The Pilgrims Progress (168
53、4). The Pilgrims Progress is the most successful religious allegory (寓言) in the English language. Its purpose is to urge people to observe Christian doctrines and seek salvation through constant struggle with their own weaknesses and all kinds of social evils. It is not only about something spiritua
54、l but also bears much relevance to the time. Its predominant metaphor life as a journey is simple and familiar. The objects that Christian meets are homely and commonplace, and the scenes presented are typical English ones, but throughout the allegory a spiritual significance is added to the commonp
55、lace details. Here the strange is combined with the familiar and the trivial joined to the divine, and, a rich imagination and a natural talent for storytelling also contribute to the success of the work which is at once entertaining and morally instructive. “The Vanity Fair,” is an excerpt from The
56、 Pilgrims Progress. The story starts with a dream in which the author sees Christian the Pilgrim, with a heavy burden on his back, reading the Bible. When he learns from the book that the city in which he and his family live shall be burnt down in a fire, Christian tries to convince his family and h
57、is neighbors of the oncoming disaster and asks them to go with him in search of salvation, but most of them simply ignore him. So he starts off with a friend, Pliable. Pliable turns back after they stumble into a pit, the Slough of Despond. Christian struggles on by himself. Then he is misled by Mr.
58、 Wordly Wiseman and is brought back onto the right road by Mr. Evangelist. There he joins Faithful, a neighbor who has set out later but has made better progress. The two go on together through many adventures, including the great struggle with Apollyon, who claims them to be his subjects and refuse
59、 to accept their allegiance to God. After many other adventures they come to the Vanity Fair where both are arrested as alien agitators. They are tried and Faithful is condemned to death. Christian, however manages to escape and goes on his way, assisted by a new friend, Hopeful. Tired of the hard j
60、ourney, they are tempted to take pleasant path and are then captured by Giant Despair. Finally they get away and reach the Celestial City, where they enjoy eternal life in the fellowship of the blessed.62. According to the passage, Bunyan hated the rich people mainly because _.A. his father was maki
61、ng and mending pots and kettlesB. Bunyan had poor and mean early surroundings C. the rich usually got their wealth in dishonest waysD. Bunyan studied the Bible to save the human souls63. What are the main characteristics of Bunyans works? The languages are concrete and living. The stories are carefu
62、lly and vividly described. The plots are romantic and twisting. The works are easy to understand. A. B. C. D. 64. What moral does the story of the last paragraph convey to us?A. Any imaginable things might happen in a pilgrims dream.B. Christian the Pilgrim likes reading the Bible with a burden.C. P
63、eople can enjoy eternal life in the fellowship of the blessed.D. People can struggle against weaknesses and evils for salvation(D)Dear Malia and Sasha, I know that youve both had a lot of fun these last two years on the campaign trail, going to picnics and parades and state fairs, eating all sorts o
64、f junk food your mother and I probably shouldnt have let you have. But I also know that it hasnt always been easy for you and Mom, and that as excited as you both are about that new puppy, it doesnt make up for all the time weve been apart. I know how much Ive missed these past two years, and today
65、I want to tell you a little more about why I decided to take our family on this journey. When I was a young man, I thought life was all about meabout how Id make my way in the world, become successful, and get the things I want. But then the two of you came into my world with all your curiosity and
66、mischief and those smiles that never fail to fill my heart and light up my day. And suddenly, all my big plans for myself didnt seem so important anymore. I soon found that the greatest joy in my life was the joy I saw in yours. And I realized that my own life wouldnt count for much unless I was abl
67、e to ensure that you had every opportunity for happiness and fulfillment in yours. In the end, girls, thats why I ran for President: because of what I want for you and for every child in this nation. I want all our children to go to schools worthy of their potentialschools that challenge them, inspi
68、re them, and instill in them a sense of wonder about the world around them. I want them to have the chance to go to collegeeven if their parents arent rich. And I want them to get good jobs: jobs that pay well and give them benefits like health care, jobs that let them spend time with their own kids
69、 and retire with dignity. I want us to push the boundaries of discovery so that youll live to see new technologies and inventions that improve our lives and make our planet cleaner and safer. And I want us to push our own human boundaries to reach beyond the divides of race and region, gender and re
70、ligion that keep us from seeing the best in each other. Sometimes we have to send our young men and women into war and other dangerous situations to protect our countrybut when we do, I want to make sure that it is only for a very good reason, that we try our best to settle our differences with othe
71、rs peacefully, and that we do everything possible to keep our service men and women safe. And I want every child to understand that the blessings these brave Americans fight for are not freethat with the great privilege of being a citizen of this nation comes great responsibility. That was the lesso
72、n your grandmother tried to teach me when I was your age, reading me the opening lines of the Declaration of Independence and telling me about the men and women who marched for equality because they believed those words put to paper two centuries ago should mean something. She helped me understand t
73、hat America is great not because it is perfect but because it can always be made betterand that the unfinished work of perfecting our union falls to each of us. Its a charge we pass on to our children, coming closer with each new generation to what we know America should be. I hope both of you will
74、take up that work, righting the wrongs that you see and working to give others the chances youve had. Not just because you have an obligation to give something back to this country that has given our family so muchalthough you do have that obligation. But because you have an obligation to yourself.
75、Because it is only when you hitch your wagon to something larger than yourself that you will realize your true potential. These are the things I want for youto grow up in a world with no limits on your dreams and no achievements beyond your reach, and to grow into compassionate, committed women who
76、will help build that world. And I want every child to have the same chances to learn and dream and grow and thrive that you girls have. Thats why Ive taken our family on this great adventure. I am so proud of both of you. I love you more than you can ever know. And I am grateful every day for your p
77、atience, poise, grace, and humor as we prepare to start our new life together in the White House. Love, Dad65. Who was most probably the writer?A. A headmaster managing a primary school.B. A candidate to run for President of U.S.A.C. A manager running international business.D. A commander experienci
78、ng a war in a foreign country.66. What does the underlined word “journey” (Paragraph 1) really mean? A. a trip to a place of interestB. a process to bring up their childrenC. a campaign to run for the president D. a visit to their hometown to meet their grandmother67. What do we know about Malia and
79、 Sashas grandmother? A. She had an excellent way to educate children. B. She encouraged the writer to join the army. C. She bought a lovely puppy for her grandchildren. D. She often read the Declaration of Independence to her grandchildren.68. From the letter we can learn that the writer was _. A. k
80、ind and hesitant B. ambitious and considerate C. selfish but merciful D. successful but stubborn69. According to the letter, which of the following is NOT true?A. The writer and his two daughters had been apart for a long time.B. The writer hoped that his daughters would live up to his great expecta
81、tions.C. The only way to settle the differences in the world is through violence. D. There still exist some divides of race and region, gender and religion somewhere in the world.70. What is the writers purpose of writing the letter? A. Encouraging his daughters to run for President in the future.B.
82、 Explaining the whole international situation to his daughters.C. Educating his daughters how to defend their country. D. Apologizing to his daughters for his not being able to stay together with them for such a long time.第II卷 （非选择题，共35分）第四部分：任务型阅读（共10小题，满分10分）阅读短文,根据所读内容在文章后图表中的空格里填入最恰当的单词(每空1词) Jo
83、b stress hits studentsAs the jobhunting season kicks off, many graduates are suffering from anxiety. Job interview results are becoming the most common conversation topic in dormitories. Worried about not getting satisfactory offers, some students have sleep problems, or lose their appetite. Some mi
84、ght even display symptoms of depression.According to a survey across several universities in Wuhan conducted by Wuhan Yangtze Business University, over 72 percent of student participants were worried about finding a job. Students in the first one or two years were also uneasy about their job prospec
85、ts, which contributed to spreading anxiety further.Lang Lei, 22, a business major from Renmin University in Beijing, admitted having mood swings when job hunting. The student hoped to get positions with large stateowned enterprises in his hometown of Yantai, Shandong. But when it turned out that thi
86、ngs wouldnt be so easy, Lang became concerned. After some struggling moments, he has now changed to more realistic goals.Others feel tortured(受折磨) while waiting for interview results. Mo Tong, a senior software engineering major at South China Normal University, would fall into a nervous state every
87、 time after he attended a job interview.“For a day or two I couldnt help but keep thinking about how I performed in front of the interviewers, how well I dealt with their questions, and whether they would consider giving me a chance in the end，” Mo was unable to focus on other things as his anxiety
88、grew.Media reports about rising unemployment rates and a difficult job market have touched students nerves.“Im alarmed by articles saying how bachelors degree holders are losing ground，” said Wang Hongjuan, a sophomore English major from Putian University in Fujian province. “It suggests to me that
89、good jobs are only available to graduate or doctoral students.”As Wang has no plans to further her education, she has to commit herself to all sorts of extracurricular activities to improve her prospects. This throws her into a packed schedule.Wen Fang, a wellknown education psychology expert and co
90、nsultant in Beijing, advises students not to be misled by depressing surveys and reports about the job market. “Unemployment rates are not linked to an individuals chances of getting a job，” he said. “An individuals chances are actually mainly determined by his or her capability.”According to Wen, a
91、 moderate degree of anxiety is normalit can even be helpful. But if it constantly affects a students normal life, one should pay more attention. “Focus on adapting yourself to the needs of society, and never ever overestimate your goals，” Wen added.Title: Job stress hits studentsPresent (71)_ on cam
92、pusAs the jobhunting season comes, most students become (72)_.Students (73)_mainly about job interview results in dormitories.Some students are worried about not getting satisfactory jobs and feel 974)_.Students in the first one or two years are also uneasy about their job prospects.ExamplesLang Lei
93、He （75)_ in business and finds it hard to get a satisfying job in his hometown.He has now changed to more realistic goals.Mo TongAfter an interview, he always thinks about how he performed in front of the interviewers and whether he could get a chance (76)_.With his anxiety (77)_， Mo becomes less fo
94、cused on other things.Wang HongjuanShe is alarmed by media reports saying bachelors degree holders have no （78)_ when hunting for jobs.She is busy with extracurricular activities to improve her prospects.Experts opinionOnes capability (79)_ his or her chances of getting a job.Students should not be
95、misled by gloomy surveys and reports about the job market.Try to (80) _ yourself to the needs of society, and never ever overestimate your goals.第五部分 书面表达（满分25分） 阅读下面短文，然后按要求写一篇150词左右的英语短文。Florence Chadwick was born in California in 1918. She grew up on the beach and began competing as a swimmer at
96、the age of six, when her uncle entered her in a race. For the next 19 years, she continued as a competitive swimmer. On July 4, 1952, at the age of 34, Chadwick attempted to become the first woman to swim 21 miles across the Catalina Channel, from a port on the California coast. That day the ocean w
97、as ice cold, the fog was so thick that she could hardly see the support boats that followed her, and sharks swam around her. Several times, her support crew used guns to drive away the sharks. While Americans watched on televisions, her mother and her trainer, who were in one of the support boats, e
98、ncouraged her to keep going. However, after 15 hours and 55 minutes, with only a half mile to go, she felt that she couldnt go on, and begged to be taken out of the water.Later, Chadwick told a reporter, “Look, Im not excusing myself, but if I had seen land I know, I could have made it.” The fog had
99、 made her unable to see her swimming goal, and it made her feel she was getting nowhere. Two months later, she tried again. Although the fog was still heavy, yet this time she made it with the goal rooted in her mind. She knew behind the fog was the land she pursued. 【写作内容】1以约30个词概括短文大意； 2以约120个词就“G
100、oal and Success”的主题谈谈你的看法，内容包括： 1）分析Chadwick第一次失败和第二次成功的原因； 2）Chadwick的故事对你有什么启发； 3）结合实际谈谈如何实现自己的目标。【写作要求】1可以参照阅读材料的内容，但不得直接引用原文中的句子；2作文中不能出现真实姓名和学校名称。 段考参考答案听力：1-5 CBACB6-10 ACABB11-15 CBABC16-20 BACAC单选: 21-25 BDCDB26-30 BACDA 31-35 CBCDA完形：36-40ACBAD 41-45BDCBA 46-50CBDDA 51-55CADDB阅读：56-58 ABA 59-61 ACB 62-64 CDD 65-70 BCABCD版权所有：高考资源网()
