1、高考资源网() 您身边的高考专家课时作业.完形填空(2020吉林省辉南县一中高三上学期第二次月考)For more than 25 years, Jan Karon has been delighting millions of readers with her bestselling Mitford series. At age 10 she knew _1_ she was bound to be a writer. But it wasnt until her midforties that she began following her childhood dream. Was it
2、too late?“I kept a _2_ very faithfully for two years,” Karon said. “I _3_ everythingall my fears, my high expectations, my _4_ to do things I wanted to dointo the journal (日志)”It took years, but when the green light came, Karon had no _5_ about what to do. Shed never _6_ a novel before. It took mont
3、hs of _7_ starts before she saw a figure of a _8_ walking down the road. He eventually _9_ Father Tim, the lead character in her series. She felt unqualified to write the character that came to her: a middleaged teacher. So how did she do it?It was determination that kept her _10_. Karon had her lea
4、d character and setting, but the _11_ was just beginning. She began writing Father Tims story in the local paper. At the end of two years, she had a novel. However, it took another two and a half years after that to _12_ a publisher. Karons first book was a surprise _13_. She went on to write 13 nov
5、els _14_ in the town of Mitford.As her journey in Mitford _15_ an end, Karon is _16_ yet another career (事业) change. Shes not talking publicly about her new adventure yet, but it must be _17_ with her love of art. Shes not _18_ about starting over. Her determination gives her _19_ that its never too
6、 late for anyone to follow their dream. Age doesnt _20_.篇章导读:本文是一篇记叙文。通过介绍著名作家Jan Karon的经历,作者告诉大家,只要有决心和毅力,什么时候开始追逐梦想都不迟,年龄不是问题。1A.naturally Bcertainly Cfrequently Dnormally答案:B根据下文的描述可知,Jan Karon十分肯定(certainly)自己会成为一位作家。2A.diary Bbook Cnovel Dword答案:A根据下文“. to do things I wanted to dointo the journ
7、al (日志)”可知,Jan Karon这两年一直坚持写日记(diary)。3A.turned Bburst Cbroke Dput答案:D根据上文可知,Jan Karon把所有的一切都放进(put)了日记中。4A.impression BmotivationCdetermination Dsuggestion答案:C作者把自己想做事情的决心(determination)写在了日记中。5A.doubts BthoughtsCreasons Drights答案:A从小就有了决心,做好了充分的准备,当机会来临时,Jan Karon对所有要做的事没有丝毫的怀疑(doubts)。6A.read Bwr
8、ittenCdesigned Dpublished答案:B根据第一段可知,Jan Karon是一位著名的作家,但是40多岁前从来没有写(written)过小说。7A.harmless Bearly Cfalse Dsimilar答案:C根据下文可知,直到Jan Karon创作Father Tim这个人物,才获得成功。说明她之前开始创作过很多次,都是只有开头没有结果,或者她写不下去。可见这些开头都是缺乏依据的、虚假的(false)、无果的。8A.waiter Bplayer Cdoctor Dteacher答案:D根据下文中的“a middleaged teacher”可知,该空指的是老师(te
9、acher)。9A.visited Bhelped Cmissed Dbecame答案:D根据下一段可知,以老师为原型创作出Father Tim,所以他最终成为Jan Karon所创作的系列小说的主要人物。10A.walking Bgoing Crunning Dmarching答案:B是Jan Karon个人的决心和毅力,使得她一直努力前进(going)。11A.journey Bdiscovery Cperiod Dprogram答案:A但是创作旅程(journey)才刚刚开始。12A.approach Bsponsor Cfind Dwelcome答案:CFather Tim系列小说首先
10、在当地报纸上连载,两年之后成了一本书,但是又过了两年半之后Jan Karon才找到(find)一个愿意出版她的这本小说的出版商。13A.effect Bhit Cbeat Dknock答案:BJan Karon的第一本书获得了惊人的成功(hit)。14A.set Babsorbed Clost Dcaught答案:A根据第三段可知,Father Tim是一个系列小说中的主要人物,作者继续写了13本小说,第五段第一句提到Mitford之旅结束了。可见Father Tim系列是“以Mitford为背景(be set in)”的。15A.gives off Bbrings about Ccomes
11、to Dresults in答案:C根据下文中another career (事业) change可知,Father Tim系列小说结束(comes to an end)了。16A.covering Baffording Cfollowing Doffering答案:C根据下文可知,结束了小说的创作,Jan Karon想改变一下,去追逐(following)另外一种事业上的转变。17A.busy Bfamiliar Ctied Drelated答案:D上文中提到,Jan Karon没有在公共场合谈论过这次转变,但是这一定与她所爱的艺术有关(related)。18A.excited Bdisap
12、pointed Cinterested Dworried答案:D下文中提到“年龄不是问题”。可见对于重新开始,Jan Karon一点都不担心(worried)。19A.confidence Benthusiasm Cfortune Drespect答案:A此句阐述不担心的原因,她的决心和毅力给了她自信(confidence)。20A.challenge Bmatter Cexist Ddisappear答案:B根据上一句可知,只要有决心和毅力,年龄不是问题(matter)。.阅读理解(2020吉林省梅河口市高三上学期联考)Best Way to Save MoneyAlthough the b
13、est way to save money can vary from person to person, depending on age, family size and other characteristics, there are still some easy things that all shoppers can do to keep more money in their bank accounts. Avoid Impulse (冲动的) PurchasesWhen you shop, a best way to save money is to have a plan i
14、n mind to help you avoid impulse purchases. For instance, you might leave your credit cards at home and only carry the exact amount of cash that you will need for your planned purchase. Some shoppers agree to discuss any purchases over a certain dollar amount with their spouses (配偶) first.Know When
15、to Pay for QualitySometimes the best way to save money in the long term is to spend a little more money right now. A good piece of furniture can stay in the family for decades. A highquality pair of shoes will last longer than a bargain pair and prevent foot pain. Leaner cuts of meat and organic pro
16、duce provide health benefits for your family.Buy SecondhandCheck classified ads, thrift stores and garage sales for used clothing, toys, furniture, and much more available at a part of their original cost. For the most secondhand savings, check out groups like Freecycle where members offer unwanted
17、items for free to anyone willing to pick them up.Borrow Instead of BuyIf youre only going to use something once, try to borrow it instead of spending your money on it. Borrow a tool from your neighbor. Swap books with a friend. Check out the resources at your local library. Youll also be reducing di
18、sorder in your home.篇章导读:本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了几种省钱的好方法。1What should you do to avoid buying unplanned things?AThink twice before you buy.BAsk if you really need them.CTurn to your friends for help.DNever take extra money with you.答案:D细节理解题。根据第二段第二句中的“only carry the exact amount of cash that you will need fo
19、r your planned purchase”可知,购物时,别带多余的钱,就能避免冲动购物,即购买原先没有计划买的东西。故选D。2Whats the biggest benefit of buying secondhand goods?AIt is cheap.BIt is convenient.CIt is fun.DIt costs nothing.答案:A细节理解题。根据第四段第一句中的“at a part of their original cost”可知,买二手货的最大好处是便宜。故选A。3Which of the following tips ensures you to get
20、 items for free?AAvoid Impulse Purchases.BKnow When to Pay for Quality.CBorrow Instead of Buy.DBuy Secondhand.答案:C推理判断题。根据第五段可知,如果你只用一次的东西,不必花钱去买,可以借用。故选C。(2020河北衡水中学高三第一次联考)Lebanese filmmaker Nadine Labaki has become the first female artist in the Arab world to be nominated (提名) for an Academy Awar
21、d, or Oscar.Labaki directed the film Capernaum, a film about a Syrian refugee (难民) boy and a Kenyan baby who live without parents on the streets of Beirut. It was nominated for best foreign language film.Labaki will be one of the few female directors to compete for an Oscar this year. She told The A
22、ssociated Press “I wish there were a lot more women filmmakers this year represented,nominated in the Oscars. But I am sure in a few years we wont be having this problem anymore.”Unlike in the West, women filmmakers are industry leaders in Lebanon.Capernaum received a 15minute standing ovation (热烈欢迎
23、) at this years Cannes Film Festival. It won the Jury Prizethe thirdhighest award given at Cannes.The United Nations has publicly praised the film. Lebanons Foreign Minister said Capernaum put a Lebanese touch on the international film industry.The Oscar nomination of Capernaum is the second for Leb
24、anon in two years in the film group. It demonstrates the countrys rising star power.Labaki called making the movie a lifechanging experience. She said Capernaum helps humanize the real struggles of refugees only briefly talked about in the news.“We cant help but acknowledge that there is a fear of r
25、efugees in general around the world and there are these walls we are building, and this fear keeps growing,” Labaki said.Capernaum will compete against four other films for the Oscar, including awards season favorite Roma. Directed by Mexicos Alfonso Cuaron, it earned 10 Oscar nominations, including
26、 for best picture.篇章导读:本文是一篇新闻报道。文章主要介绍了黎巴嫩女导演Nadine Labaki及其导演的电影Capernaum的相关情况。4Where does Labaki come from?ASyria. BKenya. CLebanon. DMexico.答案:C细节理解题。根据第一段中的“Lebanese film maker”可知,Nadine Labaki是黎巴嫩人,故答案为C。5What do we know from Labakis words in Paragraph 3?AFew women directors have been nominate
27、d in the Oscars.BShe was the first female artist to compete for an Oscar.CMore women directors will enter for Oscar this year.DFemale directors have problems with their films.答案:A推理判断题。根据Labaki的话可知,她希望今年能有更多的女导演被提名奥斯卡奖,并希望今后不再有类似问题。由此可以推断近几年没有几位女性导演被提名奥斯卡奖,故答案为A。6Which of the following best describe
28、s Capernaum?AIt is the best foreign language film. BIt shows the rising power of women.CIt has won the first prize at Cannes. DIt is highly thought of.答案:D推理判断题。根据文中第五、六、七段可知,Capernaum这部电影获得了来自各方面的赞美。由此可知,这部电影获得了很高的评价,故答案为D。7What does the underlined “it” in the last paragraph refer to?ACapernaum. BT
29、he Oscar.CRoma. DBest picture. 答案:C指代判断题。上句的最后提到了非常受欢迎的电影Roma, 然后本句就谈到这部电影是由谁导演,并获得十项提名。由此可知,此处it指代电影Roma,故答案为C。.短文改错Recently Ive read book named The Ordinary World, written by a Chinese writer, Lu Yao. The book focused on what had happened in the change of society from 1975 to 1985. Which impressed
30、 me most is the two brothers, Sun Shaoan and Sun Shaoping. They were the example of those peasant who struggled in life without any complaint. Face with difficulties, they determined to create a new life instead of giving up. They said,“Regardless of what the outcome will be, badly or good, we will
31、not regret, so if we dont go for it, we will regret all our lives.” I hold the same view like them.From now on, whenever I meet difficulties, I will try his best to overcome them.答案:Recently Ive read book named The Ordinary World, written by a Chinese writer, Lu Yao. The book focused on what happene
32、d in the change of society from 1975 to 1985. impressed me most the two brothers, Sun Shaoan and Sun Shaoping. They were the example of those who struggled in life without any complaint. with difficulties, they determined to create a new life instead of giving up. They said,“Regardless of what the o
33、utcome will be, or good, we will not regret, if we dont go for it, we will regret all our lives.” I hold the same view them.From now on, whenever I meet difficulties, I will try best to overcome them.1book前加a考查冠词。因为后面的名词是book,可数名词前需要加冠词。2去掉had考查动词的时态。时间状语是“from 1975 to 1985”,用一般过去时。3WhichWhat考查主语从句的
34、引导词。what引导主语从句,并在该从句中用作主语。4iswere考查动词的时态和主谓一致。上文是what引导的主语从句,但是表语是复数名词,此时谓语动词要与表语部分保持一致。5peasantpeasants考查名词。前面those指代复数,故将peasant改为peasants。6FaceFaced考查非谓语动词。Faced with difficultiesWhen they were faced with difficulties,此处是状语从句的省略,省略后过去分词短语用作状语。7badlybad考查形容词。bad or good “无论好坏”,是并列成分,用在系动词后作表语,所以用形容词。8sobut/yet考查连接词。上下文构成逻辑上的转折关系。9likeas考查固定用法。the same . as . “与一样”。10hismy考查代词。与句子的主语I在人称上保持一致。- 9 - 版权所有高考资源网