高三英语 完形填空、阅读题限时对口练习十二

高三英语限时练习十二

完形填空（时间：10分钟）

Have you ever heard the phrase, “Love is blind”? If so, you are already

21 with a type of mistake in our attempts to understand others: halo effects. This type of mistake 22 to the fact that once we form an overall impression of somebody, it could have strong effects on our 23 of his personality. 24 , halo effects are both common and powerful. For example, most organizations contain one or more “superstars”--- people who have earned the reputation for being unusually 25 and capable. Once they have gained such a “halo”, everything they do receives good 26 . Ideas that would be regarded as just so-so if suggested by someone else are seen as 27 when proposed by these persons. And actions that might be considered risky if taken by others are seen as brave when carried out by these “chosen” men and women.

As you can see, halo effects carry high costs. They may lead some persons to have an 28 high opinion of their own worth, while making things 29 for others who are equally deserving. Further, by giving too much influence to persons who are not ready to receive it, and by preventing hidden talent from being 30 , they can harm organizations as well as individuals. Clearly, then, it is important to recognize the existence and impact of halo effects; only then can their harmful effects be avoided.

21. A. familiar B. wrong C. connected D. bored

22. A. adds B. extends C. keeps D. refers

23. A. choices B. memories C. judgments D. requirements

24. A. Unfortunately B. Probably C. Hopefully D. Generally

25. A. amusing B. conscious C. fashionable D. talented

26. A. comment B. reply C. effect D. opportunity

27. A. average B. excellent C. funny D. similar

28.A. unexpectedly B. understandably C. unreasonably D. unsuccessfully

29. A. difficult B. disorderly C. valuable D. significant

30. A. harmed B. discovered C. wasted D. protected

语法填空（时间：10分钟）

I was sitting in a crowded restaurant, enjoying a tasty meal with my Chinese family. 31 atmosphere was hot and loud. One thing 32 couldn’t get used to was the clouds of cigarette smoke 33 filled the air and our lungs. It used to be the same for me in my home area in the United States. 34 the noise was definitely a relatively new experience. I glanced around the room, and smiling diners were happily blowing smoke into the faces of their friends and families. Living in an 35 ( industry) city and dealing with air pollutants are necessary facts of our 36 ( exist ) . For us, it became too much. 37 (stand) up, we called out maidan (pay the bill), 38 left. Once outside, we both agreed that we wouldn’t return to that restaurant again. Later that night, I asked my wife 39 her parents were so willing