姜堰中学高考英语四十八

高三英语练习四十八
命题人：谢友琴
一、单项选择
1. When my grandfather was in a small boy, he developed ________ interest in art and later became a serious student of ________ art there.
A. an; /
B. an; the
C. the; /
D. the; an
2. ________ sales of cars up by 30% last year, the traffic in our hometown has become increasingly terrible.
A. As
B. Since
C. For
D. With
3. Sun Yang, a young Chinese swimmer, ________ several gold medals before the 2012 London Olympics.
A. won
B. has won
C. had won
D. were to won
4. The Diaoyu Islands have been part of China‟s territory since ancient times, ________ as important fishing grounds of Taiwan.
A. served
B. to serve
C. serving
D. having served
5. ---John, why are you so upset?
---I ________ my cell phone all m orning but it‟s nowhere to be found.
A. am looking for
B. have looked for
C. have been looking for
D. had looked for
6. She often shares her deepest thoughts and fears with friends through QQ, as if they ________ chatting with her in her living room.
A. were
B. are
C. has been
D. had been
7. ---Jack said you got a unique watch for your birthday.
---Yes. Maybe it‟s not to the taste of ________ but, to tell you the truth, I like it.
A. anyone
B. none
C. everyone
D. nobody
8. In hot summer, milk easily goes sour ________ it is refrigerated.
A. if
B. while
C. until
D. unless
9. ________ too much for his intelligence, Harry often overlooks the importance of effort.
A. Having praised
B. Praised
C. Being praised
D. Praising
10 If our time is usefully employed, it will ________ some useful and important products.
A. turn out
B. refer to
C. look up
D. carry on
二、完形填空
Inspiration
“Mama, when I grow up, I‟m going to be one of those!” I said this after seeing the Capital Dancing Company perform when I was three. It was the first time that my __11__ took on a vivid form and acted as something important to start my training. As I grew older and was __12__to more, my interests in the world of dance __13__ varied but that little girl‟s dream of someday becoming a __14__ in the company never left me. In the summer of 2005 when I was 18, I received the phone call which made that dream a __15__; I became a member of the company __16__ back to 1925.
As I look back on that day now, it surely __17__ any sense of reality. I believe I stayed in a state of pleasant disbelief __18__ I was halfway through rehearsals (排练) on my first day. I never actually __19__ to get the job. After being offered the position, I was completely __20__. I remember shaking with excitement.
Though I was absolutely thrilled with the change, it did not come without its fair share of __21__. Through the strict rehearsal period of dancing six days a week, I found it vital to __22__ up the material fast with every last bit of concentration. It is that extreme __23__ to detail and stress on practice that set
us __24__. To then follow those high-energy rehearsals __25__ a busy show schedule of up to five performances a day, I discovered a new __26__ of the words “hard work.” Wha t I thought were my physical __27__ were pushed much further than I thought __28__. I learned to make each performance better than the last.
Today, when I look at the unbelievable company that I have the great __29__ of being a part of, not only as a member, but as a dance captain, I see a __30__ that has inspired not only generations of little girls but a splendid company that continues to develop and grow and inspires people every day to follow their dreams.
11. A. hobby B. plan C. dream D. word
12. A. connected B. expanded C. exposed D. extended
13. A. rarely B. certainly C. probably D. consistently
14. A. director B. trainer C. leader D. dancer
15. A. symbol B. memory C. truth D. reality
16. A. bouncing B. dating C. turning D. tracking
17. A. lacks B. adds C. makes D. brings
18. A. while B. since C. until D. when
19. A. cared B. expected C. asked D. decided
20. A. motivated B. relaxed C. convinced D. astonished
21. A. challenges B. profits C. advantages D. adventures
22. A. put B. mix C. build D. pick
23. A. attention B. association C. attraction D. adaptation
24. A. apart B. aside C. off D. back
25. A. over B. by C. with D. beyond
26. A. function B. meaning C. expression D. usage
27. A. boundaries B. problems C. barriers D. efforts
28. A. necessary B. perfect C. proper D. possible
29. A. talent B. honor C. potential D. responsibility
30. A. victory B. trend C. tradition D. desire
三、阅读理解
A
In department stores and closets all over the world, they are waiting. Their outward appearance seems rather appealing because they have a variety of styles, patterns, materials, and colors. But they are eventually the biggest deception(欺骗）that exists in the fashion industry today. What are they? They are high heels—a woman‟s worst enemy (whether she knows it or not). Fashion has l ed women to believe that they are more beautiful or fashionable for wearing heels, but in reality, heels cause troubles. Women should fight the high heel industry by refusing to use or buy them in order to save the world from unnecessary physical and psychological suffering.
To be fair, it must be noted that there is a positive side to high heels. First, heels are excellent for aerating（给……通气）lawns. Anyone who has ever worn heels on grass knows what I am talking about.
A simple trip around the yard in a pair of those babies gets rid of all the need to call for a lawn care expert, and provides the perfect-sized holes to give any lawn oxygen without all the dirt lying around. Second, heels are quite useful for defending against oncoming enemies by threatening them with a pair of these sharp, deadly fashion items.
Regardless of such practical uses for heels, the fact remains that wearing high heels is harmful to one‟s physical health. Talk to any expert doctor for feet, and you will hear that most of their business comes from high-heel-wearing women. High heels are known to cause problems such as misshapen feet and torn toenails. The risk of serious back problems and twisted or broken ankles is three times higher
for a high heel wearer than for a flat shoe wearer. Women wearing heels may get a heel caught in a narrow sidewalk gap and be thrown to the ground and possibly break a nose, back, or neck. And of course, after wearing heels for a day, any woman knows she can look forward to a night of pain as she tries to comfort her aching feet.
31. Despite the disadvantages of high heels, women are still crazy about them because of ________.
A. the different uses of high heels
B. their purpose to show off their wealth
C. the rich variety of high heel styles
D. their wish to improve their appearance
32. Why does the writer use the underlined expression “those babies” (Paragraph 2) to re fer to
high heels?
A. To show their small size.
B. To show their colorful appearance.
C. To show women‟s love for them.
D. To show they are strong.
33. The writer‟s chief argument against high heels is that they ________.
A. are a threat to lawns
B. are harmful to women‟s health
C. will not always make women beautiful
D. are not useful as a weapon of defense
B
It‟s not uncommon in America for a person to belong to some kind of volunteer group. Donating one‟s time and se rvices is very much a part of the American way of life. Most charitable activities are organized by churches and groups around the nation and even encouraged by the government. The helping hand is extended to the poor, the homeless and the disabled. Some people work to teach youngsters how to read. Others open up soup kitchens to feed the homeless. V olunteers also take care of the disabled by making reading tapes for the blind and working in orphanages to help children without parents.
High school students are often encouraged to become volunteers and many school club activities center around volunteer services. Students may work with disabled children during a summer program，or participate in a club activity which helps to bring meal to senior citizens who are shut-ins. With their sense of idealism students are often eager to donate their spare time. They see such activities as a way of becoming involved in the community and the adult-world. Social action for them becomes as important as their academic studies.
In a like manner, throughout the year, fund raising drives are also conducted by schools and community groups to raise money for a worthy cause. They may respond to a recent earthquake in a foreign country, a flood somewhere within their own, or another natural disaster which has left people destitute and homeless. They may organize drives to collect food, clothing and medicines to serve an immediate need. Today even the Halloween custom of …trick or treat‟ has become an occasion to collect money for a charitable cause.
The motive to help those less fortunate comes from the poor origins of the American nation. Those immigrants who were poor and downtrodden（受压迫的）became dependent on the kindness of their neighbors to make a new life for themselves.
American volunteers work throughout the world in less developed countries. They volunteer by serving as a champion of goodwill both at home and abroad, which no doubt enriches both his life and those whom he serves.
34. Which of the following charitable activities is NOT mentioned in the passage?
A. Some people open up soup kitchens to feed homeless people.
B. Some students bring meals to old people who can‟t go out easily.
C. Some people collect money to help a foreign country with a recent earthquake.
D. Some students donate books to children in mountainous areas.
35. Why are American high school students eager to do voluntary work?
A. Because they want to participate in some social activities.
B. Because they want to go to better universities.
C. Because they can get higher scores at school.
D. Because they can realize their dream sooner.
36. The underlined word “destitute” in Paragraph 4 probably means ___________.
A. lifeless
B. penniless
C. useless
D. valueless
37. American charitable activities started because ___________.
A. Americans are always ready to share with others
B. Americans are mostly kind
C. poor immigrants needed help badly
D. poor Americans couldn‟t live on without help
38. What‟s the best title of the passage?
A. The Call from the Poor
B. V oluntary Work in the US
C. Ways to help the Poor
D. American V olunteers around the World
四、任务型阅读
Bright colors, balloons, clowns, and contests combine to create a festive celebration that kids of all ages will enjoy. Hosting a carnival(狂欢) party is easy if you take the time to plan. Here are a few tips for planning and hosting a carnival theme party.
Having help at a party can not only be a great support, but also a lot of fun. Talk to friends and loved ones that can help you with your carnival. While the process will not necessarily be difficult, it is always easier to throw a party if you have assistance for setting up and running the different activities！
Invitations can be a great to get people exited about the event before it even starts. Send out your invitations two to three weeks in advance of your party so that you could give your guest plenty of notice. Be sure to include your party‟s date, time an d location.
Carnival decorations can help give your party a carnival atmosphere. If you want to go all out，you might consider setting up a large tent. However, you could always hang colorful paper streamers（纸带）from a central point on the ceiling to achieve an in expensive festival tent look. Colorful balloons and confetti are all great decorating items.
You can set up many different contests and games for your carnival theme party to entertain your guest. Best costume, talent show, and pie eating are all kid favorites and very easy contests to organize. Possible games include face painting, cakewalk and relay races. Try to organize the game so that everyone can win at least a small prize.
Imagination and creativity are the building blocks of a good kid‟s par ty. With a little creativity and
高三英语练习四十八
一、单项选择
ADCCC ACDBA
二、完形填空
CCBDD BACBD ADAAC BADBC
三、阅读理解
DCB DABCB
四、任务型阅读
1. theme
2. easily
3. fun
4. Sending
5. attention
6. Decorations
7. Try
8. entertainment
9. winner 10. unforgettable。