1、速测(三)完形填空+阅读理解B+C+回答问题(限时:30分钟).完形填空One day before Christmas, I noticed the brakes(刹车) of my car getting weaker and weaker. They still 1 but it took longer time for my car to stop. I knew that I needed new brakes, but I had so many other things to do at that time.Then 2 Christmas Eve I had a dream.
2、I was driving my car on a bright sunny day when suddenly a truck appeared on the road in front of my car. I 3 my brakes but they didnt work and I hit that truck. The terrible 4 woke me up and I decided to get my brakes 5 the next day. When the worker took out the older ones, I noticed that they had
3、worn out thin.One day, I was driving home with my daughter beside me and my two sons in the back seat.Suddenly, a truck came from the other 6. It ran too fast and moved two feet over the centre line. I pushed my brakes and led my car toward the 7 of the road. We were surprised that the huge truck 8
4、us by only one feet.Later when I lay in my bed, I realized that 9 I didnt change the brakes, I couldnt 10 fast enough. My children and I might either be hurt or killed. I closed my eyes and gave thanks to that dream.()1.A.ranB.turnedC.movedD.worked()2.A.atB.inC.forD.on()3.A.pushedB.droveC.pulledD.li
5、fted()4.A.ideaB.doubtC.dreamD.hope()5.A.repairedB.checkedC.examinedD.changed()6.A.directionB.introductionC.instructionD.invention()7.A.topB.bankC.sideD.bottom()8.A.brokeB.missedC.metD.reached()9.A.whenB.unlessC.ifD.until()10.A.slow downB.put upC.turn downD.take up.阅读理解Passage 1A lion lay asleep in t
6、he forest, his great head resting on his paws(爪子). A careless little mouse came upon the lion. She was very afraid of that and hurried to get away, the mouse ran across the lions nose.Awake from his sleep, the lion laid his huge paw on the tiny animal angrily and said, “Ill kill you!”“Let me go. Ple
7、ase!” asked the poor mouse. “Please let me go, and someday I will surely pay you back.”The lion thought it was so interesting that such a little mouse said that she could ever help him. But he was generous(宽宏大量的) and finally let the mouse go.Some days later,while the lion was looking for something t
8、o eat in the forest, he was caught by a hunter with a net. He tried his best, but he found it hard to get out of the trouble. He shouted out loudly, and the forest was filled with his angry sound.The mouse knew the voice and quickly found the lion fighting against the net. She ran to one of the grea
9、t ropes of the net and gnawed it. So when the net broke up, the lion was free.“You laughed at me when I said I would pay you back,” said the mouse. “Now you see that even a mouse can help a lion.”Never look down on others. Kindness is never wasted.11.Why was the lion angry with the little mouse?()A.
10、Because he was very strong.B.Because he wanted to eat the mouse.C.Because the little mouse played a joke on him.D.Because the little mouse woke him up when he was asleep.12.According to the passage, the lion thought .()A.it was generous that the little mouse could help himB.it was exciting that the
11、little mouse could help himC.it was unbelievable that the little mouse could help himD.it was common that the little mouse could help him13.The lion shouted out loudly in the forest because .()A.he was killed by a hunter B.he was caught in a troubleC.he was very happyD.he was playing games with the
12、mouse14.What is the main idea of the passage?()A.The lion and the mouse. B.Never kill a mouse.C.Kindness is never wasted. D.Even a mouse can help a lion.Passage 2In the West, some people believe that personality can be predicted according to the time of the year the person was born. From China comes
13、 the belief that the year of birth influences ones personality. In the past century, a new belief has arisen: the idea that personality is related to ones ABO blood type. People with blood type A, for example, are considered more likely to be serious, hard-working and quiet, while people with blood
14、type O are likely to be popular and outgoing, yet often unable to finish what they start. Though this belief continues to be strong, some people question whether it is true.The blood-type personality theory(理论) started in Japan in 1927 when Furukawa Takehi noticed personality similarities and differ
15、ences among his workers. This idea soon went out of fashion, but was brought back by a Japanese television host named Toshitaka Nomi in the 1970s. The belief is still strong in Japan and is increasingly popular in neighboring countries. Some young Koreans have taken to the theory. A recent study sho
16、wed 76 percent of Koreans aged between 13 and 64 believing in the blood-type personality connection. Though most Asians might believe in the blood-type theory, for many it seems harmless and not something to be taken too seriously.Is the belief true? The scientists in Asia largely dismiss the belief
17、 as a modern-day superstition(迷信). Most studies have failed to find any strong connection between blood and personality. Generally, scientists warn against making predictions or important decisions based on this questionable theory.15.The writer uses blood type A and O as an example to explain .()A.
18、the difference between the two blood typesB.the relationship between the two blood typesC.the influence of blood type on ones behaviorD.the connection between personality and blood type16.What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 2 mean?()A.It was lightly believed.B.It was brought to them.C.The
19、y liked and accepted it.D.They stole the idea from others.17.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?()A.Most scientists in Asia dont believe in the theory.B.The blood-type theory began in Japan in the 1970s.C.The blood-type personality theory is about blood type.D.People dont change
20、 their personality to match the theory.18.What is the best title for the passage?()A.Is the blood-type theory popular?B.Is the personality changeable?C.Is it in your blood?D.Is it in your mind?.回答问题It is the graduation season. Many students shared their photos on the Internet. Among them was Shannon
21、 from Ohio, the US, who shared a photo of himself holding a Harvard University diploma(文凭) in his hand. He became the first member of his family to graduate from college. However, his life behind the success had not been easy.Shannon is the son of a worker. In high school, he did part-time jobs to p
22、ay for his education in his spare time. Besides working and studying, he also needed to look after his three younger siblings(兄弟姐妹). He usually stayed up until 4 a.m. to do his homework. Since the family couldnt afford a car, Shannon had to walk home across the dangerous parts of the city after fini
23、shing after-school activities.Shannon was often told that only children of doctors and lawyers could go to world famous universities. But he worked as hard as he could, hoping to change his life.“No matter what your personal difficulty is, please dont feel this way if you want to make it. Raise your
24、 head and work hard! You must know that every person is valuable and should get a chance to become the person he wants to be,” Shannon said in an interview.19.What university did Shannon go to?(不超过5个词) 20.How was Shannons family?(不超过5个词) 21.What does the passage tell us?(不超过15个词) 【参考答案】.15DDACD610ACBCA.Passage 11114DCBCPassage 21518DCAC.19.He went to Harvard University.20.It was poor.21.We can become the person we want to be if we work hard.
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