1、高三英语60分钟限时训练一、单项选择1. Suicide is a major public health problem, _ that significantly affects social and economic development and needs the special attention. A. it B. one C. the one D. that 2. Face books next move as it tries to obtain more _ will be to enter China, where it doesnt now offer its prod
2、uct. A. reserve B. revision C. reference D. revenue3. As the Internet is open and transnational, no country can effectively _ the global challenge single-handedly. A. address B. advance C. advocate D. attain4. The demand for clean organic food _ and more people are interested in what they are puttin
3、g into their mouths. A. grew B. has been growing C. will grow D. had grown5. Buildings and transportation _ a large portion of the countrys total carbon dioxide emissions. A. submit to B. attribute to C. contribute to D. correspond to6. Health foods _ to help consumers lose weight, lower their blood
4、 sugar levels, and improve sleep will be the major targets of the campaign. A. meaning B. meant C. having meant D. being meant7. Not only _ these channels to learn about museums and their collections, but _ participate in management. A. can people use; can they B. can people use; they can C. people
5、can use; can they D. people can use; they can8. - Have you got the ticket for the lecture on _ English Writing? - What! No one has told me about _ a lecture the following day. A. what to improve; there is B. how to write; there be C. how to improve; there being D. what to improve; there will be 9. -
6、 Do you suppose that the new employee will soon get used to the new position? - Its hard to say. Intelligence only _ for the lack of experience partly. A. answers B. counts C. accounts D. compensates 10. The success of a student should be measured _ their overall ability, rather than just their acad
7、emic achievements. A. on top of B. in terms of C. in spite of D. regardless of11. Until we have discussed all the details of the project, no decision _ about any new operations. A. will be made B. is being made C. is made D. has been made12. With the fast growth of high education, some problems have
8、 come up, _ rise to the tendency of more emphasis on research and less on teaching. A. to give B. having given C. giving D. given13. Fish have eyes and _ appears to be a nose, and they can hear, too. A. that B. which C. it D. what14. She managed to save _ she could out of her wages to help her broth
9、er who were studying at college. A. what little money B. so little money C. such little money D. how little money15. - Lilys mother has been in great sorrow since Lily lost her life in the earthquake. -I understand how she feels. Its hard to get over that. But as the saying goes, “ _ .” A. Preventio
10、n is better that cure B. Failure is the mother of success C. Theres no royal road to learning D. Time heals all wounds 二、完形填空Some years ago on a hot summer day in south Florida a little boy decided to go for a swim in the old swimming hole behind his house. In a / an _16_ to dive into the cool water
11、 , he ran out the back door, leaving behind shoes, socks, and shirt as he went. He flew into the water, not _17_ that as he swam toward the middle of the lake, an alligator was swimming toward the shore. His mother - in the house was looking out the window - saw the two as they got closer and closer
12、 together. In great _18_, she ran toward the water, _19_ to her son as loudly as she could.Hearing her voice, the little boy became _20_ and made a return to swim to his mother. It was too late. Just as he reached her, the alligator _21_ him.From the dock, the mother grabbed her little boy _22_ the
13、arms just as the alligator snatched his legs. That began an incredible tug-of-war between the two. The alligator was much stronger than the mother, _23_ the mother was much too passionate to let go. A farmer happened to drive by, heard her screams, _24_ from his truck, took aim and shot the alligato
14、r.Remarkably, after weeks and weeks in the hospital, the little boy _25_. His legs were extremely scarred by the vicious attack of the animal and, on his arms, were deep _26_ where his mothers fingernails dug into his flesh in her effort to _27_ to the son she loved.The newspaper reporter who interv
15、iewed the boy after the trauma, asked _28_ he would show him his scars. The boy lifted his pant legs. And then, with obvious _29_, he said to the reporter. “But look at my arms. I have great scars on my arms, too. I have them because my mom _30_ let go.” can _31_ with that little boy. We have scars,
16、 too. No, not from an alligator, or anything quite so _32_ . But, the scars of a painful past. Some of those scars are unsightly and have caused us deep _33_ .But, some wounds, my friend, are because God has _34_ to let go. In the midst of your _35_, Hes been there holding on to you.16. A. panicB. h
17、urry C. effectD. bid17. A. acknowledgingB. consideringC. realizingD. believing18. A. fearB. dangerC. troubleD. need19. A. signingB. yellingC. talkingD. complaining20. A. annoyed B. alarmedC. disappointedD. puzzled21. A. reachedB. swallowedC. beatD. killed22. A. withB. fromC. byD. in23. A. so B. andC
18、. thenD. but24. A. walkedB. racedC. hidD. appeared25. A. restoredB. breathedC. survivedD. left26. A. scratchesB. impressionsC. bitesD. marks27. A. look forwardB. live upC. get roundD. hang on28. A. whenB. howC. ifD. that29. A. prideB. sorrowC. horrorD. enthusiasm30. A. shouldntB. wouldntC. couldntD.
19、 neednt31. A. contactB. reasonC. identifyD. exchange32. A. sudden B. ridiculousC. weird D. dramatic33. A. sympathyB. regret C. concernD. appreciation34. A. refusedB. swornC. hesitatedD. opposed35. A. dreamB. roadC. struggleD. life三、阅读理解 ATwo US volunteer firefighters have been shot dead and two inju
20、red while responding to an emergency call in the town of Webster in New York State.Police said that the four were fired upon in an “apparent trap” as they arrived on Monday morning. The blaze broke out just before 6:00 local time(11:00GMT) and officers had to evacuate nearby residents in an armored
21、car. A gunman was later found dead at the scene, the police said.The man was 62-year-old William Spengler, Webster Police Chief Gerald Pickering told media. Spengler appeared to have shot himself in the head, Mr. Pickering said.He had previously served a 17-year jail sentence after being convicted o
22、f killing his grandmother. Spenglers sister is unaccounted for and police fear she may have died in the fire, which engulfed seven houses.The two dead firefighters were named by police as Tomasz Kaczowka and Mike Chiapperini. Mr. Pickering told reporters, “ It does appear it was a trap. These people
23、 get up in the middle of the night to put out fires; they dont expect to be shot and killed.”The two injured firefighters were named as Joseph Hofsetter and Theodore Scardino.They are being treated for gunshot wounds at the Strong Memorial Hospital and are expected to recover. Another passer-by was
24、also injured in the shooting.Police spokesmen said the area was “an active crime scene” but that no more shooters were believed to be present.New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said in a statement, “ All of our thoughts and prayers go to the families and friends of those who were killed in this senseles
25、s act of violence.“ As this investigation unfolds, we stand with our partners in law enforcement to ensure that weapons are out of the hands of dangerous people, so that the brave New Yorkers who risk their lives every day to protect us are not exposed to additional danger,” he added.36. Which of th
26、e following statements is TURE according to the news report? A. The shooter was killed by the police in an armored car. B. More than one shooter was involved in the killing of the firefighters. C. Some other criminal cases may have happened there before. D. The two fighters fell into a trap in the b
27、urning house and killed themselves. 37. What does the underlined word “engulfed” mean? A. surrounded B. involved C. rescued D. repaired 38. What can we infer from what New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said in the statement? A. Strict measures will be taken to ensure dangerous people wouldnt possess we
28、apons. B. The US government are to blame for the killing of the firefighters. C. The act of violence does not make any sense. D. We should be grateful to the people who risk their lives to protect us. B Lead poisoning is a danger especially to children under six years old. High levels of lead in the
29、ir growing bodies can cause learning disabilities, behavioral problems, kidney disorders and other damage. Very high levels can be deadly. Fisher-Price toys that were recalled because of lead-based paint. Currently, ten micrograms of lead per deciliter of blood is what federal health officials in th
30、e United States call a level of concern. Yet recent studies have suggested that children with less than that can still suffer harmful effects. Lead is a metal found in nature. It can also be found in toys and other products painted with lead-based paint. Lead is also used in some ceramic and vinyl(乙
31、烯基) products, candles, hair colorings and other goods. And it can be found in soil and air pollution from factories, power stations and the use of leaded fuel. Even in places where lead paint is banned, it may still exist in older housing. Young children may chew on lead-painted surfaces or breathe
32、lead dust. Or babies might put pieces of old paint in their mouths. Experts say children and pregnant women should not be present during renovation work in housing that might have lead paint. Public health officials advise people to wash childrens hands and toys regularly. Floors and other surfaces
33、should be wet-cleaned every two to three weeks to remove dust that may contain lead. To avoid lead from water pipes, use cold water to prepare food and drinks. Hot water is more likely to contain lead. Also, run the water for fifteen to thirty seconds before drinking it, especially if the water has
34、not been used for a few hours. The National Safety Council says a good diet can help children reduce the amount of lead that the body absorbs. This includes foods rich in iron, like eggs and beans, and foods high in calcium, like milk, cheese and yogurt. Zinc can also help the body fight lead absorp
35、tion. In nineteen seventy-eight the United States government banned the sale of lead-based paint for housing. It also banned lead-painted toys and other products meant for use by children. Recently the Environmental Protection Agency proposed additional measures to protect children from contact with
36、 lead. Builders would have to be trained in lead safety when working not only in older homes, but also places like child-care centers and preschools.39. High levels of lead in childrens bodies can cause all of the following EXCEPT _. A. learning disabilities B. behavioral problems C. skin cancer D.
37、kidney disorders 40. What can be inferred from the second paragraph?A. Lead can only cause serious damage to childrens bodies.B. Children should keep away from things with lead.C. The level of lead is determined by federal health officials.D. Children need a certain amount of lead. 41. To avoid lead
38、 from water pipes, we are supposed to _.A. bring the water to a boilB. use cold water to prepare food and drinksC. use hot water to prepare food and drinksD. drink cold water 42. What is suggested by the National Safety Council as a way to reduce the amount of lead in childrens bodies? A. A good die
39、t. B. More exercise. C. Regular checkup. D. Medical treatment. CGlobal warming may or may not be the great environmental crisis of the 21st century, but-regardless of whether it is or isnt - we wont do much about it. We will argue over it and may even, as a nation, make some fairly solemn-sounding c
40、ommitments to avoid it. But the more dramatic and meaningful these commitments seem, the less likely they are to be observed.A1 Gore calls global warming an inconvenient truth, as if merely recognizing it could put us on a path to a solution. But the real truth is that we dont know enough to relieve
41、 global warming, and - without major technological breakthroughs - we cant do much about it.From 2003 to 2050,the world s population is projected to grow from 6.4 billion to 9.1 billion ,a 42% increase. if energy use per person and technology remain the same, total energy use and greenhouse gas emis
42、sions（mainly,CO2）will be 42% higher in 2050.But thats too low, because societies that grow richer use more energy. We need economic growth unless we condemn the worlds poor to their present poverty and freeze everyone elses living standards. With modest growth, energy use and greenhouse emissions mo
43、re then double by 2050.No government will adopt rigid restrictions on economic growth and personal freedom （limits on electricity usage, driving and travel）that might cut back global warming. Still, politicians want to show theyre doing something Consider the Kyoto Protoco（京都议定书）. It allowed countri
44、es that joined to punish those that didnt. But it hasnt reduced CO2 emissions（up about 25% since 1990）,and many signatories（签 字国） didnt adopt tough enough policies to hit their 2008-2012 targets.The practical conclusion is that if global warming is a potential disaster, the only solution is new tech
45、nology. Only an aggressive research and development program might find ways of breaking our dependence on fossil fuels or dealing with it.The trouble with the global warming debate is that it has become a moral problem when its really an engineering one. The inconvenient truth is that if we dont sol
46、ve the engineering problem, were helpless.43.What is said about global warming in the first paragraph？A. It may not prove an environmental crisis at all.B. It is an issue requiring worldwide commitments.C. Serious steps have been taken to avoid or stop it.D. Very little will be done to bring it unde
47、r control. 44.According to the authors understanding, what is A1 Gores view on global warming？A. It is a reality both people and politicians are unaware of.B. It is a phenomenon that causes us many inconveniences.C. It is a problem that can be solved once it is recognized.D. It is an area we actuall
48、y have little knowledge about. 45.The author believes that, since the signing of the Kyoto Protocol,_.A. politicians have started to do something to better the situationB. few nations have adopted real tough measures to limit energy useC. reductions in energy consumption have greatly cut back global
49、 warming D. international cooperation has contributed to solving envoronmental problems46.What is the message the author intends to convey？A. Global warming is more of a moral issue than a practical one.B. The ultimate solution to global warming lies in new technology.C. The debate over global warmi
50、ng will lead to technological breakthroughs.D. People have to give up certain material comforts to stop global warming. DI am afraid to sleep. I have been afraid to sleep for the last few weeks. I am so tired that, finally, I do sleep, but only for a few minutes. It is not a bad dream that wakes me;
51、 it is the reality I took with me into sleep. I try to think of something else. Immediately the woman in the marketplace comes into my mind. I was on my way to dinner last night when I saw her. She was selling skirts. She moved with the same ease and loveliness I often saw in the women of Laos. Her
52、long black hair was as shiny as the black silk of the skirts she was selling. In her hair, she wore three silk ribbons, blue, green, and white. They reminded me of my childhood and how my girlfriends and I used to spend hours braiding ribbons into our hair. I dont know the word for ribbons, so I put
53、 my hand to my own hair and , with three fingers against my head , I looked at her ribbons and said Beautiful. She lowered her eyes and said nothing. I wasnt sure if she understood me (I dont speak Laotian very well). I looked back down at the skirts. They had designs on them: squares and triangles
54、and circles of pink and green silk. They were very pretty. I decided to buy one of those skirts, and I began to bargain with her over the price. It is the custom to bargain in Asia. In Laos bargaining is done in soft voices and easy moves with the sort of quiet peacefulness. She smiled, more with he
55、r eyes than with her lips. She was pleased by the few words I was able to say in her language, although they were mostly numbers, and she saw that I understood something about the soft playfulness of bargaining. We shook our heads in disagreement over the price; then, immediately, we made another of
56、fer and then another shake of the head. She was so pleased that unexpectedly, she accepted the last offer I made. But it was too soon. The price was too low. She was being too generous and wouldnt make enough money. I moved quickly and picked up two more skirts and paid for all three at the price se
57、t; that way I was able to pay her three times as much before she had a chance to lower the price for the larger purchase. She smiled openly then, and, for the first time in months, my spirit lifted. I almost felt happy. The feeling stayed with me while she wrapped the skirts in a newspaper and hande
58、d them to me. When I left, though, the feeling left, too. It was as though it stayed behind in marketplace. I left tears in my throat. I wanted to cry. I didnt, of course. I have learned to defend myself against what is hard; without knowing it, I have also learned to defend myself against what is s
59、oft and what should be easy. I get up, light a candle and want to look at the skirts. They are still in the newspaper that the woman wrapped them in. I remove the paper, and raise the skirts up to look at them again before I pack them. Something falls to the floor. I reach down and feel something co
60、ol in my hand. I move close to the candlelight to see what I have. There are five long silk ribbons in my hand, all different colors. The woman in the marketplace! She has given these ribbons to me! There is no defense against a generous spirit, and this time I cry, and very hard, as if I could make
61、 up for all the months that I didnt cry.47. According to the writer, the woman in the marketplace _. A. refused to speak to her B. was pleasant and attractive C. was selling skirts and ribbons D. recognized her immediately 48. Which of the following is NOT correct? A. The writer was not used to barg
62、aining. B. People in Asia always bargain when buying things. C. Bargaining in Laos was quiet and peaceful. D. The writer was ready to bargain with the woman. 49. Why did the writer finally decide to buy three skirts? A. Because the skirts were cheap and pretty. B. Because she liked the patterns on t
63、he skirts. C. Because she wanted to do something as compensation. D. Because she was fed up with further bargaining with the woman. 50. Why did the writer cry eventually when she looked at the skirts again? A. Because she suddenly felt very sad. B. Because she liked the ribbons so much. C. Because s
64、he was overcome by emotion. D. Because she felt sorry for the woman. 四、任务型阅读 To develop ones taste in English literature, the most effective way is to read English books widely. Yet one may be at a loss to choose the appropriate books, especially as a beginner. I would like to share some of my exper
65、ience. My first English novel was Jane Austens Pride and Prejudice, recommended by many English teachers and professors as an ideal book for English learners. But my experience was somewhat terrible. Reading the lines, I had great difficulty in understanding the novel, let alone enjoying it. Its not
66、 the vocabulary that troubled me, but rather the way Austen constructs sentences, and her way of thinking, which seemed too remote to me at that time. My fading enthusiasm was much recovered after reading Hemingways novel Farewell to Arms. No long and complicated sentences. And I particularly liked
67、his concise and straightforward style. So my first suggestion is, as a beginner, youd better choose contemporary novels instead of classic ones. You can easily engage yourself in reading, get fun out of it, and gradually build up confidence. I do not mean to leave out classical novels for ever. Actu
68、ally, the second reading of Price and Prejudice greatly pleased me(probably the result of my improved English comprehension). It is only that classical novels are less accessible to beginners due to their language styles and social background. Id like to recommend three contemporary novelists to you
69、- Ursula Le Guin, Ernest Hemingway, and Doris lessing. However, reading novels is not the only way to improve your English. In fact, if you restrict yourself to novels you will miss a lot of treasures. English essays can at once inform you, entertain you and refine your taste in English. The best ex
70、ample is Bertrand Russells work. Its language is plain, yet you can not help feeling the elegance anti the special sense of humor. His simple English enables his philosophy within the reach of ordinary people. The same is true of George Orwells work. Here comes my second suggestion- essays are absol
71、utely essential. My last advice is never follow others recommendations and opinions blindly, however famous or influential the person might be. Some days ago, I listened to the audio book of Somerest Maughams autobiography “The Summing Up”. In a chapter he regards Edward Gibbon and Samuel Johnsons s
72、tyle pompous. Though I admire Maughams works, I can not agree with his view. Probably one can also label Johnsons work as pompous, but definitely not Gibbons. In fact, his simple style makes his works highly readable, and you can hardly believe they were written over 200 years ago. Therefore, we sho
73、uld be open to various ideas, but always think and determine independently. As a saying goes, one mans meat is another mans poison. With that in mind, we are bound to find out our favorable writing through reading and develop our fine taste in English.How to choose appropriate books as a beginner 51
74、_ReasonsChoose contemporary novels, 52_ classical ones. Its no easy job for a beginner to make 53_ of some classical novels, not to mention enjoying them.You will be more and more 54 _ if you are engaged in reading contemporary novels. The problem with beginners 55 _ in the language style and social
75、 background of classical novels.Read some 56_ besides novels. A lot of treasures will be 57_ if you read novels only. Essays can give you some 58 _ and pleasure immediately.Neverfollow others recommendations and opinions blindly. You should be open to various ideas, but always think and determine 59
76、 _ yourself. One mans meat is another mans poison, with which in mind you will surely find out the writers you like 60 _.1-5 BDABC 6-10 BBCDB 1115 ACDAD1620 BCABB 2125 ACDBC 2630 ADCAB 3135 CDBACA. 3638 CBA B. 3942 CDBA C. 4346 DCBB D. 4750 BACC51. Suggestions / Advice / Tips 52. not 53. sense 54. confident / interested 55. lies / consists 56. essays 57. missed / lost 58. information 59. for 60. best / most
