河北省武邑中学高考英语一轮复习 第42期55分钟课堂练习 (2).doc

河北省武邑中学2015届高考英语一轮复习 第42期55分钟课堂练习第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分40分 ）a“dont worry if you have problems!” it is easy to say until you are in the midst of a really big one. the only people who dont have troubles are gathered in little neighborhoods. most communities have at least one. we call them cemeteries. if youre breathing, you have difficulties. its the way of life. and believe it or not, most of your problems may actually be good for you! let me explain.maybe you have heard the great barrier reef, stretching some 1,800 miles from new guinea to australia. tour guides regularly take visitors to view the reef. on one tour, a traveler asked the guide an interesting question. i notice that the lagoon (泻湖) side of the reef looks pale and lifeless, while the ocean side is vibrant and colorful, the traveler observed. why is this?the guide gave an interesting answer, the coral around the lagoon side is in still water, with no challenge for its survival. it dies early. the coral on the ocean side is constantly being tested by wind, waves and storms. it has to fight for its survival every day. as it is challenged and tested, it changes and adapts. it grows healthy. it grows strong. and it reproduces. then he added, “thats the way it is with every living organism.”thats how it is with people. challenged and tested, we come alive! like coral pounded by the sea, we grow. physical demands can cause us to grow stronger. mental and emotional stress can produce tough-mindedness and resiliency. spiritual testing can produce strength of character and faithfulness. so, you have problems? no problem! just tell yourself, there i grow again!remember: a smooth sea never made a skilled mariner.21. who has no problems according to the passage?a. the persons who are very famous. b. the persons who have much money.c. the persons who have been born. d. the persons who are living in the cemeteries.22. in the writers opinion, _.a. problems bring us much trouble b. problems have two sides, good or badc. we should try to stay away from any troubled. the fewer things we do, the less trouble well meet23. the reason why lagoon side of the reef has no life is _.a. it hasnt got any sunlight b. it has less energy than othersc.it never faces any challenge and tests d. it has no work to do every day24. after reading this passage, we should _.a. regard any problem as challenge b. learn from the lagoon sidec. worry your problem d. enter into cemeteriesba study of more than five million books, both fiction and non-fiction, has found a marked decline in the use of emotional words over time. the researchers form the university of bristol used google ngram viewer, a facility for finding the frequency of terms in scanned books, to search for more than 600 particular words identified as representing anger, dislike, fear, joy, sadness and surprise.they found that almost all of the categories showed a drop in these “mood words” over time. only in the category of fear was there an increase in usage.“it is a steady and continuous decrease,” said dr alberto acerbi. he assumed that the result might be explained by a change in the position occupied by literature, in a crowded media landscape. “one thing could be that in parallel to books the 20th century saw the start of other media. maybe these media movies, radio, drama, had more emotional content than books.”although both joy and sadness followed the general downwards trend, the research, published in the journal plos one, found that they also exhibited another interesting behaviour：the ratio (比率) between the two varied greatly, apparently mirroring historical events.during the roaring twenties the joy-to-sadness ratio reached a peak that would not occur again until before the recent financial crash. but the ratio plunged at the height of the second world war. nevertheless, the researchers held a reserved opinion about their claim that their result reflected wider social trends. in the paper, they even argue that the reverse could be true.“it has been suggested, for example, that it was the suppression (压抑) of desire in ordinary elizabethan english life that increased demand for writing filled with romance and sex perhaps,” they conclude, “songs and books may not reflect the real population any more than catwalk models reflect the average body.”25. the word decline (paragraph 1) is closest in meaning to_. a. increaseb. risec. decreased. change26. a study of more than five million books indicated a decrease in “mood words” over time except_. a. in the use of the words of historical events b. in the category of fear c. in the category of literature d. in the category of joy27. whats the main idea of this passage? a. a study of emotional words. b. a study about vocabulary in literature.c. reasons for the use of emotional words decreases in literature. d. a study on increase in the category of fear.cnemsnewri environmental master of sciencenewri: nanyang environment & water research institutebe a leader in environmental science and engineeringthrough the nems programmenewri environmental master of science (nems) is a primary graduate education and research programme conducted by nanyang technological universitys (ntus) newri, with summer attachment at stanford university. it aims to train engineers and scientists to meet the increasing environmental challenges for asia and the wider region. newri-nanyang environment & water research institutenewri is enabling singapore to be a global center of environmental science and technology in providing technological solutions to the world. it is committed to environmental and water technologies through its ecosystem of education, research and developmental activities. newri is trying its best to pull together ntus water and environment-related centers and institutes, gathering one anothers strengths for the benefit of industry and society.master of science applications applications open now and close on 30 may 2013 for singapore applicants. graduates having relevant engineering or science background, including final-year students, are invited to apply. applicants are required to have a certificate of gre. further information and application materials are available at the website:http:/ www. c.sg/graduate/nems highlights of programme: students spend a full summer term at stanford taking regular courses and continue with the rest of their academic programme at ntu. it is a 12-month full-time course in environmental science & engineering. students under nems will have opportunities to do research projects under newri as well as to continue for the doctors degree. graduating students receive the ntu degree and a certificate from stanford for their summer attachment. scholarship for tuition grants and living expenses at both stanford and ntu are availableenquiry contact: ms christian sohtel：(65) 6861 0507 fax:(65) 68614606email: .sg information on other graduate programmes available at：.sg/cee/program/postgrad.asp28. if one wants to apply for the nems programme, it is essential for him to _.a. make contact with ms soh b. have passed the gre testc. possess a university diploma d. major in engineering or science29. students admitted to the nems programme _.a. are required to obtain a doctors degreeb. will first have regular courses at stanfordc. neednt be released from their regular jobsd. can receive degrees of both ntu and stanford30. whats the main purpose of the nems programme?a. to offer scholarship for tuition grants and living expenses.b. to strengthen the cooperation between ntu and stanford.c. to introduce nanyang environment & water research institute.d. to train experts on environmental science and engineering.31. which of the following is true according to the passage? a. 30 may 2012 is the deadline for nems application. b. applicants for nems should have relevant work experience. c. other centers and institutes for environmental and water technologies also exist in ntud. singapore is the global center of environmental science and technology.d there are 67 counties in the state of alabama. each county is rich with history and its own unique stories. colbert county, located in the northwest corner of the state, has its share of exciting stories and claims to statewide fame. the county was created on february 6, 1867, and tuscumbia became the county seat (the town in which the offices of the county government are located). one of the most famous residents of tuscumbia was helen keller. helen keller was born on june 27, 1880. her home was a white frame cottage built by her grandparents. since ivy (常春藤) grew everywhere, the house was called ivy green. it was here, at the water pump in the backyard, that keller learned the word “w-a-t-e-r” with the help of her teacher, anne sullivan. visitors to ivy green can walk under boxwood trees that are 150 years old. the home has furniture that the keller family used. it also has kellers braille (盲文) books and her original braille typewriter. spring park is tuscumbias most popular park and favorite tourist attraction. this park has the worlds largest manufactured waterfall called coldwater falls. the spring park light and water show is an amazing sight to see. it takes place every friday, saturday, and sunday at sundown. the water appears to dance to music and colored lights. the music played during the show is recorded by singers and musicians from alabama. fame recording studios is in the city of muscle shoals in colbert county. the studio is the first successful recording studio in alabama. it is best known for creating “southern rock,” “southern soul,” and “county soul.” well-known performers like aretha franklin and musical groups such as alabama and lynyrd have made recordings at this studio. visitors can continue to explore music in alabama by visiting the alabama music hall of fame in tuscumbia. built in 1990, this site recognizes the musical talents of more than 500 alabama residents in a wide variety of musical styles, including country and rhythm and blues. truly, colbert county has a lot of wonderful locations to visit. guests will not be disappointed in a visit to this delightful place.32. which of the following is true about alabama and music? a. alabama musicians have established exhibits for visitors. b. there are a great many talented musicians in alabama. c. music is the most important industry in alabama. d. alabama residents enjoy listening to music.33. how many locations related to music in colbert county are mentioned in the text? a. 1.b. 2.c. 3.d. 4.34. the author writes the text mainly to persuade the reader _. a. to learn from helen keller b. to visit businesses in alabama c. to stop for a visit in colbert countyd. to listen to southern styles of music35. the text is most probably taken from _. a. a story bookb. a book review c. a personal diaryd. a travel magazine第二节 （共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）coconut oil has become popular as healthier oil in cooking, cleaning and even as part of a natural beauty product. at room temperature except in warmer climates, it hardens, but naturally becomesliquid as the temperature rises. 36 healthy fat is an important part of the diet, and coconut oil is one source of the healthy fat. coconut oil is also natures richest source of medium-chain fatty acids (脂肪酸). this oils health benefits include, but are not limited to, improving heart health, helping chemical reactions on our body, keeping a healthy weight, helping weight loss and supporting the immune system. 37 coconut oil is all-natural and does not contain the chemicals you will find in most shampoos and body washes. it is a wonderful body wash that can be applied directly to your skin to keep your skin wet. 38 using it in your mouth for twenty minutes is a much better method of cleaning the entire mouth and removing bacteria.strong chemical cleaners are not safe or healthy for you, your family or the environment. _39 it can be used to clean and shine furniture or leather. you can even use coconut oil as a spot remover. 40 do you use it for cooking, cleaning or as a natural beauty product?a. it can also take the place of mouth-wash.b. instead, clean with greener methods, like coconut oil.c. there are a number of health benefits of using this oil in your daily life.d. how do you use coconut oil in everyday life?e. coconut oil removes more bacteria.f. so you can replace most of your cooking oils with coconut oil for better health.g. it can change our immune system.第二节：书面表达（满分25分）假如你是学生会主席李华，你校学生会将于12月12日下午4点在学校报告厅举办高一、高二年级英语短剧大赛。请你根据以下信息，用英语写一篇书面通知。内容如下：活动目的：激发学生学习兴趣，丰富课外生活。参赛要求：每班学生自编自导一个英文短剧。报名时间及地点：12月8日之前高一、高二年级英语老师办公室。评讲：年级前六名获奖。in order to motivate students to learn english and enrich their after-class lives, an english short play competition will be held in the lecture hall at 4:00 p.m., december 12th. each class of senior 1 and senior 2 is required to perform one short play which will be created and directed by the students themselves. those who would like to take part in the competition are supposed to sign up in english teachers offices of senior 1 and senior 2 before december 8 th.all the students in senior 1 and senior 2 are welcome to join in this activity. the top six winners of each grade will be given prizes.looking forward to your active participation.december 3 rd students union第一节：完形填空 (共20小题，每小题.1.5分, 满分30分) the family had just moved to rhode island, and the young woman was feeling a little depressed on that sunday in may. after all, it was mothers dayand 800 miles 41 her from her parents in ohio.she had called them that morning, to wish her a happy mothers day and her mother had 42 how colorful their backyard was 43 spring had arrived. later, she told her husband how she 44 those lilacs in her parents yard. “i know where we can find some,” he said. “get the 45 and come on.” so off they went.some time later, they stopped at a hill and there were lilacs all round. the young woman rushed up to the nearest_46 and buried her face in the flowers. carefully, she 47 somefinally, they returned to their car for the 48 home. the woman sat smiling, surrounded by her 49 .when they were near home, she shouted “stop,” got off quickly and 50 to a nearby nursing home. she went to the end of the porch (门廊), where a(n) 51 patient was sitting in her wheelchair, and put the flowers into her lap. the two 52, bursting into laughter now and then. later the young woman turned and ran back to her 53. as the car pulled away, the woman in the wheelchair 54 with a smile, and held the lilacs 55.“mom,” the kids asked, “ 56 did you give her our flowers?” “it is mothers day, and she seems so 57 while i have all of you. and anyone would be 58 by flowers.”this satisfied the kids, but not the husband. the next day he 59 some young lilacs around their yard.i was the husband. now, every may, our yard is full of lilacs. every mothers day our kids 60 purple lilacs. and every year i remember that smile of the lonely old woman.41.a. movedb. keptc. separatedd. made42.a. learnedb. mentioned c. imaginedd. realized43.a. as ifb. so thatc. now thatd. even if44.a. grewb. missedc. wateredd. showed45.a. carsb. kidsc. clothesd. lilacs46.a. yardb. hillc. bushd. door47.a. boughtb. pickedc. setd. raised48.a. breakb. holidayc. tripd. dinner49.a. friendsb. memoryc. honord. flowers50.a. respondedb. pointedc. droved. hurried51.a. elderly b. lovingc. seriousd. sensitive52.a. hesitatedb. waitedc. chatted d. sat53.a. familyb. motherc. pathd. home54.a. noddedb. leftc. wavedd. continued55.a. sadlyb. politelyc. quicklyd. tightly56.a. whyb. whenc. howd. where57.a. lonelyb. confusedc. aloned. patient58.a. calmedb. persuadedc. disappointedd. cheered59.a. arrangedb. plantedc. driedd. hid60.a. findb. gatherc. received. sellrecently a new science behind incentives(激励), _61_ (include) in education, has been discussed. for example, researcher roland fryer wanted to see what works best in motivating children _62_ (do) better in school. _63 _ some cases, he gave students incentives based on input(输入), like reading certain books, while in _64_, the incentives _ _65 (base) on output, like results on exams. his main _66_ (find) was that incentives increased achievement when based on input but had no effect when based on output. fryers conclusion was that the incentives for inputs might be 67_ (effect) because students do not know how to do better on an exam, apart from general rules like “study harder”. reading certain books, on the other hand, is a well-set task over 68_ they have much more control. as long as you have direct control over your goal, you have 69_ much higher chance of success. and its easier to start again _70 you fail, because you know exactly what you need to do.第1节 ：短文改错 (共10分;每小题1分,满分10分) nowadays, there