四会中学2009届高三英语第4周周练.doc

蓝天家教网 伴您快乐成长四会中学2009届高三英语第4周周练一Instead of hitting the beach, fourteen high school students traded swimming suits for lab coats last summer and turned their attention to scientific experiments.The High School Research Program offers high school students guidance with researchers in Texas AMs College of Agriculture and Life SciencesJennifer Funkhouser, academic adviser for the Department of Rangeland Ecology and Management, directs this four-week summer program designed to increase understanding of research and its career potential (潜能).Several considerations go into selecting students, including grades, school involvement and interest in science and agricultureAnd many students come from poorer school districts, Funkhouser says“This is their chance to learn techniques and do experiments they never would have a chance to do in high school.”Warner Ervin of Houston is interested in animal science and learned how to tell male from female mosquitoes (蚊子)His adviser, Craig Coates, studies the genes of mosquitoes that allow them to fight against malaria and yellow feverCoates thought this experience would be fun and helpful to the high school students.The agricultural research at AM differs from stereotypesIts “molecular (分子) science on the cutting edge,” Funkhouser saysThe program broadened students knowledgeVictor Garcia of Rio Grande City hopes to become a biology teacher and says he learned a lot about chemistry from the program.At the end of the program, the students presented papers on their researchTheyre also paid 600 for their workanother way this program differs from others, which often charge a fee.Fourteen students got paid to learn that science is fun, that agriculture is a lot more than milking and plowing and that research can open many doors.1The research program is chiefly designed for _.Ahigh school advisers from HoustonBcollege students majoring in agricultureChigh school students from different placesDresearchers at the College of Agriculture and Life Science2It can be inferred from the text that the students in poorer areas _.Ahad little chance to go to collegeBcould often take part in the programCfound the program useful to their futureDshowed much interest in their high school experiments3When the program was over, the students _.Aentered that college Bwrote research reportsCpaid for their research Dfound way to make money4The underlined expression “on the cutting edge” in paragraph 5 means “on the most _ position.”Aimportant BfavourableCastonishing Dadvanced5What would be the best title for the text?AA Program for Agricultural Science StudentsBA Program for Animal Science StudentsCA Program for Medical Science LoversDA Program for Future Science Lovers二Five years ago, David Smith wore an expensive suit to work every day. “I was a clothes addict.” he jokes. “I used to carry a fresh suit to work with me so I could change if my clothes got wrinkled.” Today David wears casual clotheskhaki pants and a sports shirtto the office. He hardly ever wears a necktie. “I am working harder than ever.” David says, “and I need to feel comfortable.”More and more companies are allowing their office workers to wear casual clothes to work. In the United States, the change from formal to casual office wear has been gradual. In the early 1990s, many companies allowed their employees to wear casual clothes on Friday（but only on Friday）.This became known as “dress-down Friday” or “casual Friday”. “What started out as an extra one-day-a-week benefit for employees has really become an everyday thing.” said business consultant Maisly Jones.Why have so many companies started allowing their employees to wear casual clothes? One reason is that its easier for a company to attract new employees if it has a casual dress code.” “A lot of young people dont want to dress up for work,” says the owner of a software company, “so its hard to hire people if you have a conservative（保守的）dress code.” Another reason is that people seem happier and more productive when they are wearing comfortable clothes. In a study conducted by Levi Strauss and Company, 85 percent of employers said that they believe that casual dress improves employee morale（心境，士气）. Only 4 percent of employers said that casual dress has a negative influence on productivity. Supporters of casual office wear also argue that a casual dress code helps them save money. “Suits are expensive, if you have to wear one every day,” one person said. “For the same amount of money, you can buy a lot more casual clothes.”6David Smith refers to himself as having been “a clothes addict,” because .Ahe often wore khaki pants and a sports shirtBhe couldnt stand a clean appearanceChe wanted his clothes to look neat all the timeDhe didnt want to spend much money on clothes7David Smith wears casual clothes now, because .Athey make him feel at ease when working Bhe cannot afford to buy expensive clothes Che looks handsome in casual clothes Dhe no longer works for any company 8According to this passage, which of the following statements is FALSE?AMany employees dont like a conservative dress code.BComfortable clothes make employees more productive.CA casual clothes code is welcomed by young employees.DAll the employers in the U. S. are for casual office wear.9According to this passage, which of the following statements is TRUE?ACompany workers started to dress down about twenty years ago.BDress-down has become an everyday phenomenon since the early 90s.C“Dress-down Friday” was first given as a favor from employers.DMany workers want to wear casual clothes to impress people.10In this passage, the following advantages of casual office wear are mentioned EXCEPT . Asaving employees moneyBmaking employees more attractiveCimproving employees motivationDmaking employees happier三The 2008 Beijing Olympic Games are drawing near. Are you eager to enjoy watching the matches or start serving as a volunteer? First, you need to know about audience manners.The behavior of courtside audiences is considered to be an important part of sporting culture. In 2004, after world champion Stephen Hendry lost to Ding Junhui in the China Open Snooker Championships, he complained of the noise from Chinese spectators. Perhaps you and your classmates could be written on the back of the tickets. Read your ticket carefully before you leave, remember to take away your soft drink bottles and other trash (垃圾).During exciting games, try to control yourself. Dont criticize the performance of players and coaches. Be careful with your words, since some may cause anger among other people in the audience.Applause is a special form of body language you can use to communicate with players. But you should do it properly. When players first appear, clap your hands together to welcome them, but dont go on for too long. After an excellent performance, applaud warmly. If someone fails, your applause will help encourage them.Applause is not welcome, however, while a game is in progress and players need to keep their concentration. Various sports have various rules for the audience.Enjoying artistic gymnastics requires silence. But lots of cheering can really help basketball and football players. Snooker and table tennis courtside behavior includes a ban on flash photography. Mobile phones are not allowed in shooting centers.To be a good spectator, you should take time to learn the game-specific rules and related culture of each event.11What does the underlined work “spectators” mean in the second paragraph?APlayersBAudiencesCCoachesDOrganizers12When cant you leave the spot of a game? AWhen the game is going onBWhen the game is just over CBefore the game beginsDWhen the game is long over13What should you do during an exciting football game? AControl yourselfBKeep quietCPraise the playersDCheer the players14When cant you clap your hands? AWhen players first appearBWhen an excellent performance is over CWhen someone failsDWhen a player is finishing a very difficult performance15What is the best title of this text ? AHow to be a good audience of Beijing Olympic Games BHow to support players at Beijing Olympic Games CHow to control yourself at Beijing Olympic Games DHow to be a volunteer at Beijing Olympic Games四 London-A morning train rides away, across the channel. English kids discuss the Liverpools football team in a Paris pub.Some Parisians have started to travel to work in London.In the 19th century, Charles Dickens compared the two cities, London and Paris, in A Tale of Two Cities. These days, it might be A tale of One City.As there are few jobs at home over recent years, perhaps 250,000 Frenchmen moved across the channel. With an undersea tunnel, they could travel between cities in three hours. The European Union freed them from immigration and customs.Paris, rich in beauty, is more stylish. But London feels more full of life, and more fun until the pubs shut down.“For me, the difference is that London is real, alive,” said Trevor Wheeler, a financial expert.Chantal Jaouen, a professional designer, agrees. “I am French, but Ill stay in London,” she said.There is, of course, the other view. Julie Lenoux is a student who moved to London two years ago. “I think people laugh more in Paris,” she said.“Both cities have changed beyond recognition,” said Larry Collins, an author and sometimes a Londoner. Like most people who know both cities well, he finds the two now fit together comfortably. “I first fell in love with Paris in the 1950s. Things are so much more ordered, and life is better.”But certainly not cheaper.In some parts of London, rents can be twice those on Avenue Foch in Paris.Deciding between London and Paris requires a lifestyle choice.Like Daphne Benoit, a French journalism student with perfect English, many young people are happy to be close enough so they dont have to choose.“I love Paris, my little neighborhood, the way I can walk around a centre, but life is too organized,” she said. “In London, you can be whoever you want. No one cares.”16It can be inferred that _.AParis and London are the two biggest cities in the worldBIn the 19th century, Dickens told his stories in the two citiesCLondon and Paris used to be separatedDLiverpool is a big city in France17According to this passage, which of the following is TRUE?APeople feel it difficult to find a job in Paris.BPeople cant travel to London without a passport.CLiving in France is more expensive than in London. DPeople can find any job in London.18According to this passage we know that _.AParisians enjoy English food more than their ownBLondoners seldom travel to Paris on holidaysCboth cities have their advantagesDyoung people prefer to live in London19Which city is better to live in according to the passage?AParis. BLondon. CBoth cities. DIt just depends.20Whats the meaning of the last two sentences?APeople can do everything in London. BPeople will feel lonely in London.CPeople in London enjoy living in different ways.DPeople in London enjoy a lawless life.五This hotel in the trees is famous in the world. Peop1e who know very little about Kenya, know of Treetops. When King George VI died, Princess Elizabeth was staying on the Treetops, and when she came down from there, “She succeeded him as the queen of the country”. This hotel in the middle of the forest shows the pleasure of Africa. When you visit it, you will be sent into the heart of the forest by hotel buses, and then a guide, with a gun to protect you against big game, will go with you to the Treetops. Before and after dinner, for the whole night if you wish, you can sit on the corridor(走廊), watching animals come to the water pool. The earliest hotel Treetops was built round a large tree on the opposite side of the water, but that was destroyed by fire and the new hotel Treetops, which is built round several trees, is much bigger. The dining room at Treetops is small, and the waiters cannot walk round to serve guests, a clever “railway service” has been invented. Guests take their food as it passes slowly in front of them, along a line in the center of the table. There are many animals around the Treetops. When you visit them, you can see: -Animals and their babies are waiting to greet the guests. -Animals, enjoying the Treetops pool in the daylight. -A long bodied, long ring tailed very active cat-like animal is a special one coming out at night. He hunts and eats anything he can overpower and is very destructive. He lives in the trees at Treetops .He comes for his food every evening. Do not get too near to him, as his teeth and claws（爪）can do you harm. These animals can be trained and become lovely pets. -Some other animals who have a thick coating of fur to keep them warm in the cold forest nights.-Many buffaloes（水牛）coming to the Treetops for water and salt during the day or night.21“She succeeded in becoming the queen of the country.” In this sentence, “succeeded” means _. Adid what she was trying to do Bgained her purpose Cgot a po