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高三英语 恒高一对一教育交大附中期中试卷 II. Grammar and Vocabulary (25)来源:Z_xx_k.ComSection A (16)Directions: Beneath each of the following sentences there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one answer that best completes the sentence.21. Recently, there has been a joke about the first Nobel Laureate from mainland China at the ceremony that he had hardly finished introducing himself, “Hello, everyone, Im Mo Yan from China. Shut up! when the whole building turned silent suddenly, “for _ English.”A. aB. anC. theD. /22. Former champion Liu Xiangs Olympic misery continued when the Chinese athlete crashed at the first barrier _ the 110m hurdles, BBC Sports.A. onB. atC. in D. for23. New progress in AIDS treatment has been found in a case that one German AIDS-infected patient has been surprisingly healed after BMT (骨髓移植) was successfully transplanted to replace _ .A. sheB. herC. hersD. it24. As is announced in the final official notice from International Astronomical Association, Pluto (冥王星) should be distinguished from _ planets and thus dismissed from the Solar System as a planet.A. the eightB. another eightC. the other eightD. any other eight25. _ for the young man to occupy the priority seat with a pregnant lady standing nearby!A. How bad manners they areB. What bad manners they areC. How bad manners it isD. What bad manners it is26. By the end of 2030, the workforce in our country will reduce to _ of the whole population for the first time and thus bring lots of social issues, economists predict.A. less than halfB. half less thanC. half of less thanD. less than of half27. Due to the tight government budget, it was by the eve of the opening ceremony that all the construction work of 2012 London Olympics _.A. has completedB. has been completedC. had completedD. had been completed28. In our school, a scientific study will usually take the students 2 years to complete; which means it will be a long time _ they hand in their final research report individually or in groups.A. afterB. beforeC. sinceD. when 29. When asked about the present relations between China and Japan, the spokesman said at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs press conference, “The ice _ , and the water remains cold.”A. has meltB. meltsC. meltedD. is to melt30. In the book Currency War, the writer has introduced the Rothschild Family, a European legend in finance, who _ control of the world finance in the 19th century.A. has takenB. tookC. takesD. had taken31. The 1997 East Asia crises were far more painful in Asian countries than the recent ongoing 2008 financial crises _ in America and Europe.A. wereB. areC. have beenD. had been32. “There _ times during filming when I have remained hanging in the air on wires for half a day as the director keeps trying to get the perfect take.” said Liu Yifei in an interview.A. had beenB. wereC. have been D. are33. There is something that _ : Albert Einstein, the great scientist in the 20th century, has never worked in Princeton University but in the Institute for Advanced Studies next to it in the small town of Princeton, NJ.A. need to be explainedB. needs being explainedC. needs explaining D. need explaining34.If you find something _ , it makes you feel happy and satisfied because you feel you are doing something useful or important, even if you do not earn much money out of it.A. challengingB. fascinatingC. rewardingD. outstanding35.When babies _ at some faces longer than others, it indicates more or less that they prefer to look at them and find them interesting and attractive.A. glanceB. stareC. glareD. glimpse36.When you believe in yourself and your potential, people _ that signal, and they will treat you according to how they believe, you believe and dictate (定夺) the way you should be treated.A. take upB. pick upC. put upD. get up（A）How do you sleep at night? It is probably safe to say that most of you do not think much about the way you sleep at night. But do you know that the way you sleep can tell a lot about the type of personality you have?(25)_ _ body language expert Robert Phipps, the way people sleep at night actually determines a lot about their personality. In a new study on the topic, Phipps has identified four sleeping positions that affect personality.Phipps found that worriers, those who stress the most, tend to sleep in the fetal position. And this position is by far (26)_(common) bedtime position. The second position is sleeping with a straight body and arms and legs by the side. This position apparently (27)_ (indicate) stubbornness and people who sleep in this way often wake up stiffer than (28)_ they went to sleep. About 25% people sleep on their backs with arms (29)_ (stretch) out in front, looking as if they were (30)_ chasing a dream or being chased. Perhaps the most peculiar sleep style is the freefaller position. These people feel like they have little control (31)_ their life. In conclusion, Phipps has only one more thing to add, “A good nights sleep sets us up for the following day and our sleeping positions can determine (32)_ we feel when we wake.” (B)Georgina Porteous and Sid Innes could be the worlds thriftiest couple after getting married in their all expenses spared wedding. The couple had their dream wedding in the Scottish Highlands complete with flowers, cake, photographer and even a jazz band without barely (33) _(spend) a cent.The newlyweds, (34)_ are into recycling and self-sufficiency, couldnt avoid the 70 pound marriage fee but everything else was either donated or found for free.The wedding rings were even handcrafted by the bride herself from antlers(鹿角) (35)_(find) in her garden while her vintage wedding dress cost 1or 1.5 pounds-the couples only other expense.Ms Porteouss mother Suzanne, who is (36)_ church reader, conducted the ceremony in a barn at the couples home while the guests were all asked to bring a plate of food each.The bride, 36, and groom, 39 (37)_(pronounce) man and wife by local reverend(牧师)Peter Donald who offered his service for free, (38)_ the photographer offered his services in exchange for some graphic design work by the bride, and the cakes were made by her aunt.The couple, got engaged in Berlin last year after meeting in 2009 said they were determined to have the cheapest wedding possible so they (39)_ save money for their dream home and honeymoon.Section B (9)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.A. rarelyB. desirableC. motivationD. lastE. weighF. (AB) embarrassmentG. (AC) pourH. (AD) absolutelyI. (AE) sensible J. (BC) maintainTaboos in AmericaAge.Yes, age is very sensitive subject to many Americans, especially to women over age 30. In this youth upheld culture, the thought of growing older is a painful one and most of us, if possible, would like to have nothing to do with it. So many Americans work hard to _37_ a youthful appearance. The _38_ thing they want to be asked is the unthinkable, “How old are you exactly?”Weight.This is one of the touchiest subjects. In America, it is okay, even _39_, to be thin but it is a sin and a huge _40_ to be overweight. In fact, the thinner you are, the prettier you are considered. Looking through any American fashion magazines, youll notice that most models are nothing more than skin and bones. Believe it or not, the tall and thin look was the hottest look of the 1990s.Americans very much mind their weight and _41_ disclose how much they weigh, even if they are thin and in great shape. Therefore, youd best not to ask. But if you _42_ have to comment on this subject, its always safe to say, “Oh, you look like you have lost weight” than “Oh, you look like you put on few pounds”. However, if you would like to be honest but not hurtful, I recommend you _43_ your words carefully, perhaps by saying, “Hey, you look great. Very healthy looking.”And always remember, its not fat. Its muscular.Matters of the Heart.This is a tricky one. Sometimes youll run into people who cannot wait to _44_ their hearts to you. Then there are those who make sure their personal business stays behind closed doors. The general rule is not to get too personal, too fast. You dont want others to think that you are looking into their lives. Therefore, try not to ask too many questions about someones love life, marriage and family until you have a friendship with this person. Even then, you better wait for your friend to come to you with the matters of their heart.Anyhow, its difficult to always avoid conversation landmines, so be _45_, watch your steps and try not to open a can of worms.III. Reading Comprehension (40) Section A (15)Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.Singles Day, Ones Day or Guang Gun Jie, is a Chinese pop culture holiday on November 11 for people who are still living the single life.Singles Day was initially celebrated at various universities in Nanjing during the 1990s, and _46_ from Nanjing University in 1993. It got the name Singles Day because the date consists of four _47_. These college students have since graduated, and carried the university _48_ into society. The Singles Day has been largely popularized in the Internet era and is now a special day for all fashionable youths.The main way to celebrate Singles Day is to have dinner with your _49_ friends, but its important that each person pay their own way to show their _50_. Some send short messages or e-mails to their single friends to _51_ their best wishes. People also hold blind date parties in an attempt to bid goodbye to their single lives. Not every single is happy on this day. They may tease themselves for being still single as a university student. Some prefer to watch movies in a theatre. Some schools of a university would put forward a special program to gather singles together for celebration. In recent years, there has been more social attention to this holiday. _52_, Taobaoshangcheng gives a 50% account on this day. There are many activities on the Internet to help singles find a mate.2011 marked the Singles Day of the Century, this date having six ones rather than four, a(n)_53_ to take celebrations to a higher notch (等级). Shopping promotions were highlighted _54_ China and activities were widespread. _55_ this date comes to celebrate singlehood, the _56_ to find a spouse or mate is also expressed by young Chinese on this date, and other love-related issues are discussed by the Chinese media.For breakfast on Singles Day, singles often eat four Youtiao_57_the four ones in 11.11 and one Baozirepresenting the middle dot.Some singles also choose to say goodbye to their single lives on this day: many attend blind date parties and many people even choose to _58_ on this day. In 2011, higher amounts of marriages occurred in Hong Kong and Beijing on November 11 than the _59_ daily amount. _60_ meaning single, the four ones of the date can also mean only one as in the only one for me. Some people will use this date and this meaning to tell their special someone that they are the only one in their heart.46.A. bornB. establishedC. originatedD. founded47.A. singles B. malesC. femalesD. ones48.A. civilizationB. traditionC. mannersD. religion49.A. marriedB. maleC. femaleD. single50.A. independenceB. separationC. friendshipD. loneliness51.A. deliverB. makeC. haveD. form52.A. LikewiseB. ThereforeC.For exampleD. However53.A. reasonB. excuseC. causeD. factor54.A. in B. overC. acrossD. above55.A. AlthoughB. DespiteC. HenceD. Whereas56.A. wayB. impactC. desireD. denial57.A. celebratingB. representingC. demonstratingD. conveying58.A. divorceB. fall in loveC. break upD. marry59.A. commonB. normalC. averageD. ordinary60.A. In spite ofB. Due toC. In addition toD.With regard toSection B (25)Directions:Read the following passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits according to the information given in the passage you have just read.(A)Vincent Van Gogh is probably the worlds most famous painter. Many people wonder if he deserves such a reputation. Certainly, he was not a success in his lifetime. Although he produced more than 800 paintings, he sold only one, for about only US $80. No gallery showed his work during his life. Few people may have even heard of him. His fame developed slowly after his death in 1890, but it has never stopped growing. One hundred years later, in 1990, a Japanese businessman paid US $82 million for one of his works - a world record.He was born in the Netherlands in 1853. As a young man, he tried many different jobs. He worked in an art dealers company, but he must have disliked it, because he left. He went to England and became a language teacher. Then, looking for a deeper purpose in life, he worked as a missionary among the poor in Belgium, but he quarreled with his superiors and abandoned that career as well. Finally, he decided to become a painter.For the rest of his life, he depended on the financial support of his brother Theo, the only person who believed in his ability. For ten years, from 1880 to 1890, Van Gogh produced his best paintings, until, sadly, he took his own life.It would be easy to say that he was mad. He had difficulty getting along with people, often arguing with them. After one quarrel, in late 1888, he was so upset that he cut off part of his own ear and gave it to a young girl. Later, from 1889 to 1890, he spent a year in a mental hospital. Yet, for most of his life, he was completely sane (精神正常的). We know this because he wrote hundreds of letters to Theo expressing his ideas and his work, and these letters show the clarity of his thinking.Does he deserve the fame he now possesses? Certainly. I admire his work tremendously. His paintings are realistic, not abstract. At the same time, they are not like photographs. The bright colors and thick strokes of his paintings make the strong feelings inside him visible. Even when his subjects are flowers, trees or the sky, his paintings are full of powerful, honest emotions, emotions which finally killed him.61.The writer suggests that Van Goghs reputation _ .A. was high soon after he diedB. grew steadily after his deathC. quickly developed through EuropeD. stopped growing until the 1980s62.Paragraph 3 implies that in 1890 many people _ . thought Van Gogh had already produced his best paintingsA. thought Van Gogh had great ability as a painterB. were sad when Van Gogh died suddenly63.The writer says that Van Gogh was sane for most of his life. We know this from _ .A. his letters to his brotherB. a Japanese businessmanC. his religious employersD. his father (B)Alvin E. Roth, who graduated from Columbia Engineering in 1971 and is currently Professor of Economics and Business Administration at Harvard, was awarded the 2012 Nobel Prize in Economics for his pioneering work in the practical design of market institutions. He shares the awardwith Lloyd S. Shapley, professor at UCLA, who also used game theory to better understand different matching methods.The Royal Swedish Academy, which announced the winners this morning, awarded the two researchers the prize for “an outstanding example of economic engineering,” and while they worked independently of one another, the “combination of Shapleys basic theory and Roths empirical investigations, experiments, and practical design has generated a flourishing field of research and improved the performance of many markets.” They will share the $1.2 million prize.“We are absolutely thrilled,” said Dean and Professor of Industrial Engineering and Operations Research (IEOR). “Columbia Engineering now has two graduates who have won the Nobel Prize in Economics, Robert C. Merton in 1997 and Alvin E. Roth in 2012, both from programs now housed in the IEOR Department! This is another highly visible confirmation of the great strengths at our schoolsuperb students and professors.”Roth and his colleagues demonstrated that stability is the key to understanding the success of particular market institutions. Roth began studying the labor market for American doctors in the early 1980s, and was asked to direct its redesign in 1995. The Roth-Peranson (1999) algorithm is now used to organize a number of medical and health care markets. Roths research has led to the redesign of such complex systems as assigning students to public schools in large urban cities and the matching of kidney and other human organs to patients in need of a transplant.After receiving his B.S. from the Engineering School in 1971, Roth moved to California to complete his masters and doctorate at Stanford University, both in operations research,