2017-2018-青浦高级中学-高三上开学考

上海市青浦高级中学2017学年第一学期质量检测（9月）

高三英语试卷

（考试时间120分钟，满分140份）

I. Listening Comprehension （略）

II. Grammar and vocabulary

Section A

Directions:After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper from of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.

Looking back at my younger years, I am sometimes amazed at how life has turned out. Nothing is exactly what I had originally planned for. The only thing（21）__________stays the same is who I am, my values, and my interests. If I could go back in time and hang out with my younger self for a day, here's what I （22）__________( tell )her.

1. Everything happens for a reason.

（23）__________ mistakes and failure, you would never have learned. Without pain, you would never have grown. Once you understand this，you will know that everything comes in （24）__________( serve )a purpose. So don't stress or think that life is unfair, because everything happens for a reason. And only time will tell what it will teach us.

2. Focus on one thing at a time. You can have it all but not all at once.

（25）__________ is not surprising that many of us are doing too many things at once. We need to make ends meet. But if you are working three jobs at a time, it is not likely that you will succeed at any of them. You have to keep your eyes on the big picture. You have to ask yourself what exactly do you want to achieve for the next 10 years? Focus on one thing at a time. Achieve your goals one by one.

3. Y ou can plan ahead, but your plan will definitely change when the time comes.

You can plan ahead because sometimes planning ahead can give you a clearer direction of（26）__________ you want to go. However, plans will almost always change, so be prepared!

4. Trust your instincts.

Don't worry too much about a decision you （27）__________ __________ make. Just do what feels right. You know what you want. You might consult other people. But deep down, you know what you want. Do what makes you happy. Because at the end of the day, （28）__________ __________ you follow logic, you will want to quit and follow your heart.

5. It's okay to be unsure about your purpose in life.

You might be graduating or have hit a turning point with your career. You might feel a bit （29）__________(lose)and unsure of where to go. It's okay. Go out there and try as many different things as you can. Don't ever feel like you're wasting your time. Enjoy the journey. Don't rush. Every little path will lead you somewhere. And（30）__________(look) back, you will be able to connect the dots. It will all make sense.

Section B

Directions:Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only

be used once.Note that there is one word more than you need.