海淀高三英语期中考试 .11.doc

海 淀 区 高 三 年 级 第 一 学 期 期 中 练 习 英 语 2015.11阅读理解（共两节，40分）AOne day, a college student was taking a walk with a professor. As they went along, they saw lying in the path a pair of old shoes. They supposed the shoes belonged to a poor man who was employed in a field close by, and who had nearly finished his days work.The student turned to the professor, saying, “Let us play the man a trick: we will hide his shoes, and hide ourselves behind those bushes, and wait to see his confusion when he cannot find them.”“My young friend,” answered the professor, “we should never amuse ourselves at the expense of the poor. But you are rich, and may give yourself a much greater pleasure by tricking on the poor man. Put a coin into each shoe, and then we will hide ourselves and watch how the discovery affects him. ”The student did so, and they both placed themselves behind the bushes close by. The poor man soon finished his work, and came across the field to the path where he had left his coat and shoes. While putting on his coat he slipped his foot into one of his shoes, but feeling something hard, he bent down to feel what it was, and found the coin. Astonishment and wonder were seen on his face. He fixed his eyes on the coin, turned it round, and looked at it again and again. He then looked around him on all sides, but no person was to be seen. He now put the money into his pocket, and continued to put on the other shoe; but his surprise was doubled on finding the other coin. His feelings overcame him. He fell upon his knees, looked up to heaven and cried a sincere thanksgiving, in which he spoke of his wife, sick and helpless, and his children without bread, whom the timely help, from some unknown hand, would save from dying. The student stood there, deeply affected, and his eyes filled with tears. “Now,” said the professor, “are you not much better pleased than if you had played your intended trick?”The youth replied, “You have taught me a lesson which I will never forget.” 56. The student wanted to play the poor man a trick to _. A. find the truth B. show his wisdom C. amuse himself D. teach him a lesson57. After finding the two coins, the man felt_. A. helpless B. interested C. peaceful D. thankful58. We can know from the passage that the professor is _. A. wise B. rich C. humorous D. serious59. What does the story intend to tell us? A. A small act of kindness brings great joy. B. God helps those who help themselves. C. Where there is a will, there is a way. D. Actions speak louder than words. B Tips for Cycle TripsCycling has many advantages as a form of travel, as it is the fastest way to travel by human power, and slow enough to allow the type of local involvement that is impossible with powered travel. Cycle travel is also a cheap form of transportation.DistanceOn level terrain（地形）, without a headwind, a cyclist of average fitness on a touring bike can comfortably cover 60120km a day. Distances of up to 250km a day are possible, but anything much beyond 120km will require considerable physical tension and not allow many stops to enjoy the places you visit. For many, 80100km a day will be the most suitable distance to aim for, as it will give a sense of achievement and also leave plenty of time for meals and activities.GeographyThe gradient（坡度）of the trip will reduce your range. A basic rule is that for every 100 metres of altitude you climb, you should add an extra 15 minutes to your journey time. In hilly or mountainous areas, the easiest routes for cycling are downstream along major rivers, as overall they will be downhill. A long, roundabout route along a river will usually be easier than a short, direct route over a hill or mountain pass. However, it is worth bearing in mind that the most scenic routes often come from hilly terrain. EatFood choice depends largely on where you are, so see the respective sections for more information about foods. As you will be working hard, its important to get enough energy in your food. On long trips away from major towns there may be little quality food available, so be prepared to live on candy bars, prepared meat products and the like if the need arises. SleepWhile you can take a tent with you, many hotels and especially campsites can accommodate cyclists. However, there are also some hotels that may be less used to accommodating cyclists. If you are exploring an unfamiliar world, asking about the accommodation spares you the search for a new place to stay after a long exhausting day of travel. 60. Which of the following distance does the author suggest to ordinary cyclists a day? A. 50km. B. 90km. C. 130km. D. 250km.61. From the passage, we can learn that _. A. high quality food is easy to get on long trips B. hotels seldom provide accommodation for cyclists C. cycling over a mountain is challenging but worthy D. it takes cyclists 15 minutes to climb 100m of altitude62. We can probably read this passage in . A. a geography book B. a research report C. a science fiction D. a travel magazine C Time Travel If you could travel in time, where would you go? Perhaps you would watch an original performance of a Shakespeares play in Elizabethan England? What about hanging out with Laozi in the Spring and Autumn Period? Or maybe youd voyage far ahead of the present day to see what the future holds. The possibility of time travel is indeed appealing. Stories exploring the subject have been around for hundreds of years. Perhaps the best known example is science fiction novel The Time Machine, which was written by H.G. Wells and published in 1895 for the first time. It was adapted into at least two feature films of the same name, as well as two television versions, and a large number of comic book adaptations. It is generally credited with the popularization of the concept of time travel using a vehicle that allows an operator to travel purposefully and selectively. The term time machine, coined by Wells, is now universally used to refer to a vehicle transporting people into the far future. But could time travel actually be possible? Some scientists say yes, in theory. They propose using cracks in time and space called “wormholes”, which could be used as shortcuts to other periods. Einsteins theory of relativity allows time travel in extreme circumstances. And British physicist Stephen Hawking says you could travel into the future with a really fast spaceshipgoing at nearly the speed of light. Though building such a spaceship would of course be no simple task. Even if you could travel into the past, there is something called the “grandfather paradox”. It asks what would happen if a time traveler were to go back in time and have his own grandfather killed for some reason, and therefore prevent himself from being born. If the time traveler wasnt born, how would he travel back in time? And would you really like to visit the future? In H.G. Wells book, the main character travels into distant time where he arrives at a beach and is attacked by giant crabs. He then voyages 30 million years into the future where the only living thing is a black object with tentacles(触角). If thats whats in store, maybe we are better just living in the present day after all. 63. The novel The Time Machine mentioned in Paragraph 2 aims to show _. A. peoples interest in time travel B. the special feature of the book C. the long history of time travel D. the contribution of H.G. Wells64. Einsteins and Hawkings theories _. A. have similarities in many waysB. push the invention of the first spaceshipC. have proved wrong by some time travelersD. suggest the possibility to invent the time machine65. In Paragraph 4, “grandfather paradox” probably refers to the idea that _.A. the traveler is prevented from meeting his grandfatherB. the traveler goes back in time to seek for his grandfatherC. the grandfathers death makes the travelers birth impossibleD. the reunion of the traveler and his grandfather brings happiness66. According to the passage, what is probably the authors attitude towards time travel? A. Unclear. B. Skeptical. C. Supportive. D. Unconcerned.D Speed-reading is a necessary skill in the Internet age. We skim over articles, e-mails and WeChat to try to grasp key words and the essential meaning of a certain text. Surrounded with information from our electronic devices, it would be impossible to cope if we read word by word, line by line. But a new trend calls on people to unplug and enjoy reading slowly, listing benefits beyond the intelligent stimulation.A recent story from The Wall Street Journal reported on a book club in Wellington, New Zealand, where members meet in a cafe and turn off their smartphones. They sink into cozy chairs and read in silence for an hour. Unlike traditional book clubs, the point of the slow reading club isnt exchanging ideas about a certain book, but to get away from electronic devices and read in a quiet, relaxed environment. According to the Journal, the Wellington book club is just one example of a movement started by book lovers who miss the old-fashioned way of reading before the Internet and smartphones. Slow readers, such as The Atlantics Maura Kelly, say a regular reading habit sharpens the mind, improves concentration, reduces stress levels and deepens the ability to sympathize. Another study published last year in Science showed that reading novels helps people understand others mental states and beliefs, a fundamental skill in building relationships. Yet technology has made us less attentive readers. Screens have changed our reading patterns from the straight, left-to-right sequence to a wild skimming and skipping pattern as we hunt for important words and information. Reading text punctuated with links leads to weaker comprehension than reading plain text. The Internet may have made us stupider, says Patrick Kingsley from The Guardian. Because of the Internet, he says, we have become very good at collecting a wide range of interesting news, but we are also gradually forgetting how to sit back, reflect, and relate all these facts to each other. Slow reading means a return to an uninterrupted, straight pattern, in a quiet environment free of distractions. Aim for 30 minutes a day, advises Kelly from The Atlantic. “You can squeeze in that half hour pretty easily if only during your free moments, you pick up a meaningful work of literature,” Kelly said. “Reach for your e-reader, if you like. Kindles make books like War and Peace less heavy, not less substantive, and also ensure youll never lose your place.” 67. The book club in Wellington mentioned in Paragraph2 shows_. A. the new trend of slow reading B. the decline of electronic devices C. the importance of exchanging ideas D. the increasing number of club readers68. According to Patrick Kingsley, people are stupider partly because of _. A. a non-stop reading pattern B. the straight, left-to-right screen C. a wide range of tidbits D. the lack of reflection69. According to the passage, slow reading _. A. contributes to understanding among people B. promotes the current technology advances C. provides people with a quiet environment D. cures the memory loss of elderly people70. What is the best title for the passage? A. Benefit of Reading Clubs. B. Return of Slow Reading. C. Reading of the Internet Age. D. Influence of Speed Reading. 第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，共10分） Attraction of the MinionsWhen it comes to film, people usually favor good over evil, focus on the hero and ignore the supporting characters. 71 Originally comedic background characters in the film Despicable Me（卑鄙的我），these yellow pill-shaped nuts have totally stolen the show and turned into a popular figure.This summer the characters debuted（首演）in their own self-titled movie in theaters abroad, having the second biggest opening weekend of all time for a cartoon film according to USA Today. Recently McDonalds has been including Minion toys with kids meals in some areas, causing loyal fans to flock to the restaurant to collect them all. 72 The movies huge popularity even surprised its writers. “We never knew the Minions were going to be so popular. It just became a force of nature,” the films co-writer Cinco Paul told the Los Angeles Times. 73 For many, the appeal is obviously their cuteness. Their simple nature can easily surpass cultures and age groups. Even children can draw them. Thousands of examples of fan-made Minion art from fingernails to Halloween clothes are visible on global social media platforms. But theres more to the phenomenon than just cuteness. US entertainment website HitFix explains that their way of communicating makes the creatures influential as well. 74 But it seems everyone can understand them through their exaggerated（夸张的）movements and expressions. More importantly, their childlike manner is a brand of humor that wins hearts. “Clumsy foolish Minions are recognized as the ultimate personalities,” wrote Peter Debruge of US entertainment magazine Variety. They desire nothing more than to serve their most despicable master. 75 “Perhaps we love Minions because they remind us of ourselves,” Huffington Post associate Web editor Sara Boboltz wrote, “or an evil version of ourselves.” A. So what makes the banana-loving Minions a big hit?B. Besides, their childlike manner entertains fans more.C. And this evil characteristic arouses sympathy among humans.D. Related video games, toys and other goods are sweeping the world.E. Minions is a 2015 American 3D computer-animated family comedy film.F. But when it comes to the Minions, these conventions go right out the window.G. They largely speak in nonsense words with the occasional recognizable terms like “potato”.第二节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，共30分）Speaking Up I never looked up when my friends were talking and joking about the retarded (智障的) boy a few tables away. It didnt even cross my mind that he might feel _36_ when people whispered about him. So I just let them talk. Then came the day when I learned my brother Captains testing for autism (自闭症) came out positive (阳性). I had never thought about him like that. I broke _37_, crying. Everything had just changed. He was no longer a(n) _38_ little boy. Over time, I was able to accept his _39_ a little more. We had to _40_ because Captain needed treatment. So Captain and I both started at a new school. One day, I was standing in the bus line waiting when a “short” bus (for the retarded) came and _41_ some kids up. The children in the other line started making _42_ about the “retarded” on that bus and I felt a _43_ feeling in my heart. I said quietly that those comments werent very nice, _44_ no one listened. My family moved again. In the new school I got a _45_ to speak up pretty soon. That day, in a band class, my teacher _46_ our playing to make some comments, “ Guys, were playing like the kids on the short bus! Come on!” The entire room was laughing loudly. I felt very _47_. Then, I raised my hand. I wasnt sure what I was going to say but I wanted to be heard. The whole class _48_ down. My mouth opened and this came out:“I dont think we should make fun of the short bus, because there are people on that bus who have a lot in common with us and have the same feelings as we do.” I could feel my _49_ getting louder. “So I