三门峡市外国语高级中学2015届2014年暑假英语假期作业试题(五)

外国语高中2015届暑假作业
英语试题卷（五）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）
阅读以下短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最正确选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

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Once upon a time there was a monster（怪兽）. He was very ugly and had no friends. No one wanted to talk to him. Even other monsters thought he was ugly. He lived alone and was very unhappy because he was so lonely. “I wish I had a friend.” He said to himself every day, “One friend would be enough. Someone to talk to.”
He wrote a letter to a magazine. The magazine gave people advice. “Dear Editor,” he wrote,“I am a n ugly monster. How can I find a friend?”“Dear monster,” the Editor replied, “Advertise for a friend in this magazine.” The monster wrote an advertisement.
“Monster wants a friend, male or female. I have two heads, four arms, six legs and three tails. I have one blue eye, one green eye and one brown eye. Smoke comes out of my nose. But I am really a kind monster and will be a good friend to someone. If you would like to meet me, please stand outside Blake’s Store at 6 p.m. on Friday, May 7th. Writ e to Mr. A, Box 45, everybody’s Magazine.”
A few days later he went to the magazine. “Do you have any letters for Box 45?” he asked.
The clerk looked in Box 45. “Yes, there is one.” She said, and gave it to him.
The monster opened the letter, and read, “Dear Monster, I think a person’s character is more important than his appearance. I will wait outside Blake’s Store on Friday. Please carry a flower so that I will recognize you. Yours sincerely, Miss Alice Thwaite.”
56.Why was the monster unhappy?
A. He had no friends.
B. He was ugly.
C. He had two heads.
D. He had three tails.
57. What did the monster advertise for?
A. A magazine
B. A friend
C. An editor
D. A male or female
58.How did the monster describe himself in the advertisement?
A. Ugly
B. Lonely
C. Kind
D. Good-looking
59. What was strange about Miss Thwaite’s letter?
A. She was not interested in people’s looking.
B. She wanted to meet the monster
C. She needed a flower to recognize him
D. It was the only reply.
B
In Canada and the United States, there is a new group of children called “satellite kids”, who live in one place but whose parents live in another place.
Asians are immigrating to Canada and the United States in larger numbers than ever before. Most Asians immigrate because they believe that they can give their children a better education in the West. In Asia, especially in China, Japan, and Korea, it is difficult to go to university. Students must first pass the strict national examination. However, in Canada and the United States, it is easy to go to university and anyone who wants to go can go. As a result, Asian parents decide to leave their countries so that their children can go to university.
The problem is that when Asians arrive, they discover that finding a job and making money are more difficult in the West than in the East. Also, they find that they are very lonely, and that they miss their homes. Because of these two reasons, most Asian parents decide to go back to work while their children study in the West. Therefore, these children become “satellite kids”, and most of their parents do not know how sad it is to be a “satellite kid”.
Only until now are Canadians and Americans discovering the “satellite ki d” problem. Because these children do not speak English and because their parents are not there to take care of them, they are often absent from school. To be a “satellite kid” means to grow up in a country where you know you are different and where you cannot make friends because you do not speak English well. Also, it means to grow up lonely, because your parents are elsewhere. What these “satellite kids” will probably say to their parents is that it’s better to have parents around than to have a universi ty education.
60. Some Asian parents send their kids abroad because _______.
A. all foreign universities are better than the ones in their own countries
B. they hope their children may easily find a job there
C. the kids may not be accepted by universities in their own countries
D. the kids want to improve their English and make foreign friends
61.. “Satellite kids” refer to Asian kids ________.
A. with university education
B. speaking no English
C. without parents
D. living abroad alone
62. What is the main idea of the passage?
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A. Parents want better education for their kids.
B. Kids in foreign countries alone are badly in need of care from family.
C. Parents feel lonely and miss their families.
D. Canadians and Americ ans begin to notice the “satellite kids” problem.
C
Mom was right! If you say thank you, for even the smallest gift or slightest show of kindness, you’ll feel happy.
Gratitude, says Robert A. Emmons, a professor of psychology at the University of California, is an important element of happiness. In his recent book, Thanks, Emmons uses the first major study on gratitude to prove mom’s point. In acknowledging and developing this much-ignored expression of thankfulness, he explains how people have benefited---- even improved their health.
As one of the leading scholars of the positive psychology movement, he admits gratitude may be difficult to express. He advises you to begin by admitting that life is good and full of events and elements that make daily existence a wonder. Second, recognize that the source of life’s goodness is more than just you. That source may be your mom, a friend, partner, child, colleague at work or play, or any combination of these.
Gratitude is always other-directed, notes Emmons. You can be pleased or angry with yourself and feel guilty about doing something wrong, but you can never be grateful to or for yourself.
Expressing gratitude shouldn’t be a reaction; it should be a state of mind. To feel grateful when life is a breeze and you have more than you need is easy. To feel grateful in time of crisis—anger, hatred and bitterness is easier. Also, too many people are aware of life’s blessings only after these are lost.
It’s crisis and chaos ---- danger, disease, disability and death ---- that bring many individuals to realize just how dependent they are on others. Yet it’s the way each of us begins life and ends it. It’s too bad that so many people waste those decades in between laboring under the illusion they are self-sufficient, says Emmons.
The abundance of voices expressing gratitude from his studies of individuals with chronic health problems is many. But Emmons goes beyond his “groundbreaking” science to make his case for gratitude by including the inspirational writings of philosophers, novelists and saints, as well as the beliefs of various religions and their respective scriptures. Taken together, these observations are summed up quite nicely by famous humanist Albert Schweitzer, who said the secret of life is “giving thanks for everything.”
To enable and embrace gratitude, Emmons encourages the readers of Thanks to keep a gratitude diary. He even provides easy-to-follow directions on how to practice and develop gratitude.
I’m not a reader or advocate of self-help books, but I am thankful for the reference I found in a newspaper article to the research Emmons was conducting on gratitude involving organ donors and recipients. The chance discovery led me to this book.
Mom implied that kindness seems to find its way back to the giver because life really is all about giving, receiving and repaying. So I’ll pay attention to her professional advice and say: Thank you, professor Emmons.
63. What is the text mainly discussed?
A. There are many ways of being thankful.
B. Gratitude is important to happiness.
C. Mom is great for her being thankful.
D. Being thankful will keep you fit.
64. The author mentions Robert A. Emmons’ book Thanks in order to prove that ___.
A. Professor Emmons supports mom’s study on psychology.
B. mom is as great a psychologist as Professor Emmons.
C. Professor Emmons is a famous psychologist.
D. mom is right about her viewpoint on gratitude.
65. It will be easier for you to feel grateful when ___________.
A. you live a comfortable life
B. you receive gifts on your birthday
C. you get help during your hard times
D. you are congratulated on your success
66. What is the opinion of Professor Emmons?
A. It is enough to thank others orally.
B. Whether you are thankful is always up to you.
C. Remember to be thankful anytime and anywhere.
D. It is easier to be thankful for yourself than for others.
D
Proverbs are quite common in spoken English. We don’t normally put them in a composition or a letter. Sometimes it is helpful if you know what common proverbs mean. Here are a few examples.
1“Once bitten, twice shy.” If a dog bites me, I shall be twice as careful in future when I see it. This proverb is also used to apply to many things
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and not only to dogs. If you have been cheated at a shop, you will not go to the same shop again.
2 “A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.” If I am a hunter, trying to catch birds, it is better to catch one than to see two birds in a bush but not able to catch them. Thus this means that what you have already got is better than the chance of being able to get something bigger in future.
3 “Too many cooks spoil the broth (soup)”. When too many people do something, they get in each other’s way and do a bad job.
4“To pour oil on troubled waters” is to try to calm things down. Oil is lighter than water. If a ship is in trouble at sea, another ship may come to help it. The second ship can send small boats to rescue people. However, it may first pour oil on the sea to make the sea less rough.
5 “Don’t be a dog in a manger”means“ Don’t be selfish.” In a stable , the manger is the place where the horse’s food is put. Sometimes a dog will sleep in the manger and bark when a horse comes to get its food. The dog does not want to eat the hay in the manger but it will not let the horse eat it.
6 “He is sitting on the fence” means that somebody will not say whether he is in favor of a plan or against it. He is sitting on a fence between two opposing sides, perhaps waiting to see which side will win.
7 “He who pays the piper calls the tune.” A piper is a musician. The man who employs or pays a musician can say what tunes the musician will play. Thus this means that if a man provides the money for a plan, he can say how it will be carried out.
8 “You can’t get blood out of a stone” means th at you cannot get something from a person who has not got any of the things you want. e. g. you cannot get a million dollars from a poor man.
67. Peter has a bicycle which is much too small for him but he does not want to let his younger brother ride on it. His mother is angry and says to him: ______.
A. You can’t get blood out of a stone
B. Don’t be a dog in a manger
C. The early bird gets the worm
D. To pour oil on troubled waters
68. Mr. Wang paid for a new school. Some people didn’t like t he design of the school but they didn’t argue with Mr. Wang because ______.
A. he was sitting on the fence
B. once bitten, twice shy
C. he who pays the piper calls the tune
D. a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush
69. Mrs. Lin wanted to buy a new dress. Her husband suggested that she buy it from a shop near their home. Mrs. Lin disagreed because she had been cheated by that shop. So she said: “I won’t go there again because ______.”
A. a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush
B. I am sitting on the fence
C. once bitten, twice shy
D. too many cooks spoil the broth
70. Mr. Brown had quite a good job in Hong Kong but he thought that if he went to Singapore, he might get a much better job with more money and a larger house. His wife didn’t want h im to leave his job in Hong Kong and she reminded him that ______.
A. a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush
B. too many cooks spoil the broth
C. you cannot get blood out of a stone
D. he who pays the piper calls the tune
第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）
根据短文容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最正确选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。

Your schedule is packed with classes, homework, youth groups, hobbies, family and friends. 71. You might also be dealing with a relationship or family conflict. Sometimes it’s just too much to handle, and stress moves slowly into your life. Here are some ideas to help you balance your life
a silent state and listening to music you find calming.
Dr. Kathleen Hall, founder of the Stress Institute, also recommends using positive affirmations: “Repeating a positive affirmation when you are stressed reduces the production of stress hormones. Create an affirmation you love, such as, “ I am strong; I am in control; everything has a
when we’re stressed, we want to separate ourselves from
others.73This could mean hanging out with a friend or getting involved in
a great way to reduce stress. 74 Try
different physical you eat can have a big influence on how you feel. To cut down on stress, always start your day with breakfast. Also, eat more fish and nuts, and vitamin B6, found in bananas, turkey, brown rice and sweet potatoes.
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A. Eat healthily
B. Relax your mind and body
C. Positively involve yourself in society
D. And team sports aren’t the only way to reduce it.
E. We don’t share it with others and always shoulder it on our own.
F. And being busy proba bly isn’t the only thing going on in your life.
G. However, connecting with people who matter to us can help us reduce stress. 第三部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）
第一节：完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）
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，选出可以
填入空白处的最正确选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

A daughter complained to her father about her life and how things were so hard for her. She was 16 of fighting and struggling. It seemed as one problem was solved a new one appeared.
Her father, a cook, took her to the 17 . He filled three pots with
18 and placed each on a high fire. In one he placed carrots, in the second
19 , and in the last ground(磨碎的) coffee beans.
The daughter 20 waited, wondering what he was doing. In about twenty minutes he 21 the fire. He fished the carrots out and placed them in a bowl. He 22 the eggs out and placed them in a bowl. Then he poured the 23 out and placed it in a cup. 24 to her he asked, "Darling, what do you see?"
"Carrots, eggs, and coffee." she replied.
He brought her closer and asked her to 25 the carrots. She did and said that they were 26 . He then asked her to take an egg and 27 it. After pulling off the 28 , she observed the hard-boiled egg. Finally, he asked her to drink the coffee. She smiled, as she 29 its rich aroma(芳香).
"What does it 30 , Father?" she asked.
He explained that each of them had 31 the same adversity(逆境), boiling water, but each reacted 32 . The carrot went in strong and hard but then it turned softened and weak. The egg had been fragile(易碎的), but at last its inside became 33 . The ground coffee beans were unique, however, after they were in the boiling water, they had 34 the water.
"Which are you?" he asked his daughter.
When adversity knocks on your door, how do you 35 ? Are you a carrot, an egg, or a coffee bean?
16.A. tired B. ashamed C. fond D. proud 17.A. hall B. kitchen C. living room D. bathroom
18.A. milk B. sugar C. water D. powder
19.A. rice B. eggs C. apples D. potatoes
20.A. impolitely B. carelessly C. vengefully D. impatiently
21.A. put on B. put off C. turned on D. turned off
22.A. wiped B. pulled C. cleaned D. washed
23. A. wine B. pot C. beans D. coffee
24.A. Lying B. Talking C. Turning D. Devoting
25.A. cut B. buy C. feel D. cook
26.A. soft B. hard C. cold D. dirty
27.A. sell B. boil C. hold D. break
28.A. plug B. shell C. road D. program
29.A. made B. tasted C. served D. observed
30.A. mean B. cost C. matter D. contain
31.A. faced B. studied C. provided D. recognized
32.A. finally B. equally C. differently D. successfully
33.A. upset B. hardened C. effective D. accustomed
34.A. wasted B. skimmed C. polluted D. changed
35.A. find B. know C. respond D. practise
第二节语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的容（不多于3个单词）或括号单词的正确
形式。

On a very cold evening, an old man was waiting for a ride across the river. He saw several horsemen pass by but he didn’t ask for any help. The wait seemed 61 （end）. Then came another rider, the old man 62 （catch）his eye and said, “Sir, would you mind doing me a favor?”Stopping his horse, he replied, “Of course?” Almost. 63 （freeze）, the old man could not get 64 the ground. The horseman helped him onto his home. He took the oldman not just across the river, 65 to his home. “Sir, you didn’t even ask the other riders forhelp, why? What 66 I had said “no” and left you there ? ”the horseman asked The oldman looked at him straight in the eyes and said, “I looked into their eyes, I found they didn’tcare, 67
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Thomas Jefferson, the 70 （three ） president of the US, turned his horse
around and went away. 第四部分：写作（共两节，满分35分）
第一节：短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分） Today is Sunday. I've been in Russia for two months. This is
the first time that I've been away my family for such a long time.
With the help of Katia, a roommate of me, I've soon got used to live without my parents around. Katia, like many other Russian girls, are nice and lively. We became friends shortly after we met each other. Although her English is a little hardly to understand, we enjoy chatting and we usually talk a lot about our own family.
We're both surprising that Chinese culture and Russian culture were so different. Now, we are planning a small party for the next Sunday. There, Katia will introduce me to some of her friends, one of who has been to China several times. I just can't wait. 第二节：书面表达(满分25分) 你校学生会以“高三学生要不要参加春游活动”为题，向高三学生作调查。

请你根
据下表所提供的调查结果，以 “Whether or not should Senior 3 students go
spring outing?”为题，写一篇短文，上交学生会。

注意：1、短文标题已给出，不计入总词数。

2、词数：词数150左右。

外国语高中2015届暑假作业
英语试题参考答案（五）
阅读 ABCC CDB BDCC BCCA FBGDA
完型 ABCBD DBDCC ADBBA ACBDC
语法填空
61.endless 62.caught 63.frozen 64.off 65.but 66.what if 67.which 68. yours 69.what 70.third 短文改错
1. away后面加from
2. me改成 mine
3. live 改成living
4. are改成 is
5. hardly改成hard
6. family改成families
7. surprising改成 surprised 8. were 改成are
9. 删掉 the 10.Who改成whom
作文
Whether or not should Senior 3 students go spring outing?
We have had a heated discussion on whether Senior 3 students should go spring outing.
Opinions are divided on the question. Most students,about 65%, are for the idea that Senior 3 students should go spring outing.They think it good for their health to be close to nature and breathe some fresh air and what's more, they can relax themselves for a while and rest their brains so that they will be more energetic.
They think it will do good to their studies.
On the other hand , about 35% students are against the idea.
They say that with college entrance examination drawing near, they don'tfeel like going anywhere. Besides, they think going spring outing will take at least a day off. They can't afford the time.
They think they should fix their attention on their studies.
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