2018级英语限时训练二

2018级英语限时训练二一、阅读理解A4 All-American Family Vacation IdeasGo DogsleddingBond with man’s best friend in Jefferson, New Hampshire, at the Muddy Paw Sled Dog Kennel from December through January. Guides encourage families with kids to “meet the dogs, and even help drive the sled,” says . Choose from trips and tours that last for several hours, a full day, or overnight. Rides start at $300 per sled; call for rolling-sled prices; dogslednh. com.Take the Ride(s) Of Y our LifeVisit Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio, for an underappreciated place to seek thrills. Experts regularly praise Cedar Point as the best overall theme park in the country. The park calls itself the roller coaster capital of the world. Plus, there’s a water park and cou ntless other attractions to keep every family member entertained. It’s open daily from May 10 through Labor Day (the first Monday in September); weekends only from Labor Day through November 2. Tickets start at $48.99 per person if purchased online; cedarpoint. com.Wander around on a Dude RanchLocated in Augusta, Montana, “Triple J has everything an ambitious cowboy could long for, says Sunset magazine, including hiking trails, fishing trips, campfires with sing-alongs, and horseback rides. The ranch operates from June through September; kids- and adults-only programs are available. All-inclusive stays start at $1,360 per adult, $1,276 per teen, and $1,168 per child; triplejranch. com.Dig for DinosaursMost kids (and adults) love dinosaurs, and to make their wildest dreams come true, head to Fruits, Colorado. The Museum of Western Colorado offers Dino Digs for children. You can choose from one-, three-, and five-day expeditions throughout the year. Kids work alongside professional paleontologists(古生物学家) as they search for new bones and tracks at the 150-million-year-old dig site. Digs start at $125 per person; /dino-digs.21. Which website should you visit for information about roller coasters?A. dogslednh. com.B. cedarpoint. com.C. triplejranch. com.D. museumofwesternco. com/dino-digs.22. Where do hikers and fishing lovers prefer to go?A. Jefferson, New Hampshire.B. Sandusky, Ohio.C. Augusta, Montana.D. Fruita, Colorado.23. Which is available if you want to travel in February?A. Go Dogsledding.B. Take the Ride(s) Of Your Life.C. Wander around on a Dude Ranch.D. Dig for Dinosaurs.BIn 2009, Dan Black was hit by a car in his hometown of Chepstow, Wales, as he was biking to his job at a grocery store. The accident left him unable to move from the chest down. During his recovery, he suffered a stroke that made his right arm useless. Once a promising guitarist, Dan,now 25, lives with his parents and requires around-the-clock care that costs nearly $ 300,000 a year. After the accident, a friend of his started the Help Dan Black Fund to cover some of Dan’s medical expenses. Dan learned about an experimental stem cell(干细胞) treatment in China that could enable him to walk again. After four years, donations to help Dan Black totaled nearly $ 30,000.One day, in 2013, a news story caught the eye of Dan’s mother, Michacla, who then shared the story with her son. The story featured a five-year-old boy named Brecon Vaughan. He had a rare form of disease and never walked by himself. The boy’s family had created a website with which to raise nearly $ 100,000 needed for a trip to the St. Louis Children’s Hospital, where treatment was offered that could help Brecon walk. Only half the amount had been raised, said the report.Dan deliberated. Then, after considering that his own dream of walking could be years away, he donated his $30,000 to Brecon’s cause. “I know how it feels to walk. Brecon doesn’t. He needs it much more than I do.” Dan told a newspaper.Dan’s generosity received a great deal of attention, and contributions started pouring in to the Vaughan website. The family soon exceeded their fund-raising goal. They’ve promised to give the extra funds, about $17,000, to the Tree of Hope charity, which helps sick children in the United Kingdom find specialized medical help. In October, Brecon and his family travelled to St. Louis to begin treatment. “What Dan did is great.” Brecon’s mother said, “It is an extraordinary gift.”24. What do we know about Dan Black?A. He promised to be a guitarist.B. He donated his money from his need.C. He created a website to collect money.D. He lost his right arm in an accident.25. What does the unde rlined word “exceeded ” mean?A. Achieved.B. Brought up.C. Went beyond.D. Set.26. What helped the donation flood into the Vaughan website?A. Dan Black’s example.B. Brecon’s storyD. The Vaughans’ promise.C. Michaela’s suggestion.27. How will Vaughan’s family deal with the extra funds?A. Support Dan Black’s treatment.B. Fund Brecon’s trip to St. Louis.C. Help sick children in the UK.D. Give away to the Tree of Hope charity.二、七选五Assume that you already know what bad habits you want to change, such as being late, overeating, compulsive shopping, lack of exercise, etc. To break any habit, you need to make up your mind and commit yourself to making the change. How can you do this? F irst, it’s important to be honest with yourself about your bad habits. 36 . Ask them to point out every time they notice your bad habits.After you decide to make a change, look at yourself. You should try to figure out what is causing the bad habit repeatedly. Maybe you are late because you like the attention you receive when you arrive late. Or perhaps you want to control others by setting the time.37 , you can take the step toward breaking it.Then set a realistic goal for change. 38 . So don’t expect to break it overnight. For instance, if your goal is to get into great shape and you currently do no exercise, don’t expect to suddenly start spending two hours at the gym each day. Set a goal of exercising a maximum of several days a week at first.39 . Keep a journal or diary, or just write things in a notebook. If your goal is to be punctual, exercise more, or eat healthier, many cell phone apps can record your progress. Seeing how you are gradually breaking your bad habit will then start to be its own reward.40 .A. If you focus on one goal at a timeB. You didn’t develop your bad habit overnightC. It’s also helpful to talk to people around youD. After you know the reasons behind a bad habitE. Congratulate yourself on the small positive changesF. This will motivate you to continue on the road you are takingG. You will need to monitor yourself and meanwhile track your progress三、完形填空My childhood left three months ago on a plane to Austria.It was a 41 day when my baby cousins moved away. My cousins were a fundamental part of my life; 42 they were not with me, they were on my mind. They brought back the untroubled days of my childhood, 43 games, adventures and silliness, but they also helped 44 me from an at-times selfish teenager into a responsible adult.My aunt and uncle moved here from Boston with their 1-year-old daughter Yasmeen. They lived in an apartment on the side of our house and I was 45 to have our family, especially a baby girl, so close to us. Yasmeen had close friendships with each of my sisters, but I knew the one that 46 between us was the strongest. As she began to walk on her own and talk in full sentences, I realized my great 47 upon her. I noticed that she’d 48 some of my unpleasant actions, 49 with her mother after I had done the same. Yasmeen made me realize what being a good 50 really was.When Maya was born, Yasmeen had a hard time 51 . She was jealous（妒忌）of the attention we all paid to her new younger sister, so I did my best to keep her company when she might have not been 52 . Once Yasmeen overcame her jealousy, she was able to 53 Maya’s presence, like we all did. I tried to take advantage of our times together, doing my best to 54 my schedule for my two favorite people.My 55 with Yasmeen and Maya has taught me the importance of influential people. I know that I have helped Yasmeen and Maya 56 , but “the babies” have had an even greater influence on my own life. They have shown me how to be a parent, a sister, a child, and most importantly, a friend. Our 57 has made me a better person—a more patient person, with the ability to 58 endless questions and spilled（洒）juice; an 59 person, able to have fun and be happy with others; a role model, 60 the babies ideas about right and wrong, and a compassionate person, able to forgive and love.41. A. relaxing B. busy C. fine D. sad42. A. until B. before C. unless D. when43. A. against B. besides C. through D. for44. A. lead B. mature C. challenge D. encourage45. A. afraid B. embarrassed C. surprised D. overjoyed46. A. developed B. started C. survived D. ended47. A. pressure B. dependence C. influence D. mercy48. A. doubt B. copy C. regret D. guide49. A. debating B. negotiating C. arguing D. checking50. A. example B. partner C. friend D. leader51. A. adjusting B. sharing C. recognizing D. struggling52. A. admired B. noticed C. comforted D. protected53. A. ignore B. enjoy C. sense D. mind54. A. affect B. accept C. ruin D. free55. A. experience B. experiment C. instruction D. interview56. A. succeed B. grow C. think D. behave57. A. relationship B. meeting C. responsibility D. respect58. A. review B. avoid C. repeat D. tolerate59. A. honest B. independent C. enthusiastic D. aggressive60. A. awarding B. writing C. showing D. permitting五、语法填空Few places are developing towards a cashless future as quickly as Sweden, which is now enjoying the 61 (convenient) of electronic payment. This year, only about 20% of all consumer payment in Sweden 62 (make) in cash, compared with an average of 75% in63 rest of the world. And many of the country’s banks no longer accept or offer cash.Not everyone is 64 (joy). Some people say Sweden’s electronic payment might resultin more Internet crimes. Also, elderly people in Sweden who use cash may be 65 (easy) ignored. And young people using apps to pay for everything or taking out loans via mobile phonesrisk 66 (fall) into debt.However, advocates like Mr. Tim refer to personal safety 67 a reason that countries should go cash-free. His son’s apartment was broken into twice several years ago. “ If this was a cashless society, the robbers couldn’t sell 68 they stole,” said Mr. Tim.Certainly cash isn’t dead. The Swedish central bank predicts it’ll decline fast 69 still be working in 20 years. Anyway, for more and more consumers, cash is no longer 70 (they) habit.21—23 BCD 24—27 BCAD36—40 CDBGF完形填空41-45 DDCBD 46-50 ACBCA 51-55 ABBDA 56-60 BADCC 语法填空61. convenience 62. is made/has been made 63. the 64. joyful 65. easily 66. falling 67. as 68. what 69. but 70. their。