高三英语周练 2015.4.27 余丛芳.doc

丰城中学校本资料丰城中学2014-2015学年下学期高二周练试卷英 语（重点班）命题人：余丛芳 审题人：高三英语备课组（2015-4-27）一、阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）A Our planet is home to about seven billion people. Since the 1990s, population experts have predicted the number would grow to nine billion before it begins to slow down and possibly decrease.But a new report predicts the worlds population is likely to increase to almost 11-billion by 2100. The new estimates are based on the most modern statistical tools. They make use of government records and expert predictions about death rates, fertility(生育) rates and international migration, or people moving across borders.During the rest of this century, Africa is likely to experience the largest increase in population. The report says Africas population will grow from about 3.5 billion to 5.1 billion people over the next 85 years.John Wilmoth is director of the United Nations Population Division. He says that in the past, researchers thought population growth in Africa would be similar to that of other areas. They expected slower growth rates as birth control use became more widespread. But he says those estimates were wrong.“The level of contraception use has continued to increase but slowly more slowly than expected and fertility therefore has been falling less rapidly than expected, and the population therefore continues to grow somewhat more rapidly than we expected.”The new findings are based on a joint research project of the United Nations and the University of Washington.The researchers believe the population of Asia will reach five billion by 2050. That is up from the current 4.4-billion people.The researchers also believe that North America, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean area will have a total population of below one billion.John Wilmoth says the pressure of feeding the rising population is likely to be less than might be expected.“The relatively good news is that the world has been winning the race between population growth and food production. If you look back historically over the last 50 years, certainly for the world as a whole and for many, most individual countries and regions, the increase in food production has outpaced the increase of population.”21. Which of the following will experience the largest increase in population by the centurys end?A. Asia B. North America C. Europe D. Africa 22. What does the underlined part “contraception use ” most probably mean in paragraph 5 ?A. A method of expert predictions B. A potential technology for food productionC. A joint research into the rising populationD. A way of avoiding fertility23. Why is the pressure of feeding the rising population less than expected according to John?A. Because the population grows less rapidly than population experts expected.B. Because the increase in food production has outpaced the increase of population.C. Because fertility rates have always been falling less rapidly than we expected.D. Because expert predictions are not exactly like what the facts happen.24. What is Johns attitude towards feeding the rising population ?A. Humorous B. Pessimistic C. Optimistic. D. Worried B.Growing up, I remember my father as a silent, serious mannot the sort of person around whom one could laugh. As a teenager arriving in America, knowing nothing, I wanted a father who could explain the human journey. In college, when friends called home for advice, I would sink into deep depression for what I did not have. Today, at twenty-seven, I have come to rediscover them in ways that my teenage mind would not allowas adults and as friends with their own faults and weaknesses. One night after my move back home, I overheard my father on the telephone. There was some trouble. Later, Dad shared the problem with me. Apparently my legal training had earned me some privileges in his eyes. I talked through the problem with Dad, analyzing the purposes of the people involved and offering several negotiation strategies(策略).He listened patiently before finally admitting, “I cant think like that. I am a simple man.” Dad is a brilliant scientist who can deconstruct the building blocks of nature. Yet human nature is a mystery to him. That night I realized that he was simply not skilled at dealing with people, much less the trouble of a conflicted teenager. Its not in his nature to understand human desires. And so, there it wasit was no ones fault that my father held no interest in human lives while I placed great importance in them. We are at times born more sensitive, wide-eyed, and dreamy than our parents and become more curious and idealistic than them. Dad perhaps never expected me for a child. And I, who knew Dad as an intelligent man, had never understood that his intelligence did not cover all of my feelings. It has saved me years of questioning and confusion. I now see my parents as people who have other relationships than just Father and Mother. I now overlook their many faults and weaknesses, which once annoyed me. I now know my parents as friends: people who ask me for advice; people who need my support and understanding. And Ive come to see my past clearer. 25. What was the authors impression of her father when she was a teenager? A. Friendly but irresponsible. B. Intelligent but severe. C. Cold and aggressive. D. Caring and communicative. 26. Why did the author feel depressed when her friends called home? A. She did not have a phone to call home. B. Her father did not care about her human journey. C. Her father was too busy to answer her phone. D. Her father couldnt give her appropriate advice. 27. After the author overheard her father on the telephone, _ . A. he blamed her for impoliteness. B. he rediscovered human nature. C. he consulted with her about his problem. D. he changed his attitude towards the author. 28. The author realized that _ . A. her father had too many faults and weaknesses B. her father was not as intelligent as she had thought. C. her father was not good at interpersonal relationships. D. her father placed too much importance in social activities. 29. Which of the following is the best title of this passage? A. My Parents as Friends. B. My Parents as advisors. C. My fathera serious man. D. My fatheran intelligent scientist. CI was in a charity shop looking at the second hand books. It just so happened that the book shelves were next to the toy section. After a few minutes I became aware of a group of women standing behind me. They were poorly dressed and spoke in what sounded like an eastern European language. As they looked through the clothes rails a little girl, about three years old, came over to the toy section. Immediately her attention was caught by a toy pram(婴儿车). What is it about little girls and toy prams? I dont know, but whatever it is its incredibly cute! She spoke to her mother and, in halting English her mother asked the shop assistant how much it cost. Three pounds was the answer-about five dollars. The mum looked down at her child, perhaps calculating what she still had to buy and how much money she would have left. Then she simply shook her head. The child didnt react badly as some might. Being told “no” was obviously not a new experience for her. But she couldnt keep the disappointment from her face. I had the grand total of four pounds in my pocket, two two-pound coins. A moment later I tapped the mother on the shoulder, pointed to the coins which I had left in the pram and said, Buy her a dolly too. I didnt hang about to see the end result. After all, its not about being thanked. I made my way out of the shop and into the sunshine. The money was an investment in the happiness of the world. Was there any better way, I wondered, to get so much happiness for so little money than to buy a little girl a toy pram? And a dolly to sit in it! 30. What did the little girl say to her mother according to the second paragraph? A. She asked her mother to calculate her money. B. She asked her mother to buy the toy pram for her. C. She asked her mother to borrow money from the author. D. She asked her mother to ask the shop assistant the price of the toy pram. 31. The mother shook her head because _. A. she thought the toy wasnt worth the money. B. she found it difficult to calculate her money. C. she found she didnt take enough money with her. D. she thought the toy was not suitable for her daughter. 32. It can be inferred from the third paragraph that _ . A. the girl usually behaved badly. B. the mother usually treated her daughter badly. C. the mother was not rich enough to meet her daughters need often. D. the little girl was often refused because she asked for too many toys. D Mars Was Not Always Bitterly Cold Scientists at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) have reported evidence that Mars was warmer and wetter long ago than it is today. The Caltech scientists say they have directly established the temperature of Mars four billion years ago. At least, they established the surface temperature on part of the planet at that time. The researchers say it is the first such evidence to be discovered and presented. The Caltech scientists say carbonate(碳酸盐) minerals formed on Mars at about eighteen degrees Celsius. They reached the finding after studying a meteorite(陨石) that had its beginnings near the Martian surface. Today, the average temperature on Mars is sixty-three degrees below zero Celsius. The finding was reported on the website of the National Academy of Sciences. Caltech Assistant Professor Woody Fischer helped to prepare the report. He says eighteen degrees Celsius is not especially cold or hot. He says this makes the finding extremely interesting. Knowing the temperature can give scientists an idea of the climate on Mars long ago. It can also help them decide whether the planet had liquid water. Spacecraft orbiting Mars have shown what appear to be rivers, lakebeds and mineral deposits. These pictures suggest that, at one time, water did flow there. Mars Rover vehicles and other spacecraft have confirmed the information. Caltech Geology Professor John Eiler was another writer of the report. He says knowing the temperature of Mars from long ago provides valuable information. It shows that early in the planets history, at least part of Mars could support a climate like that of Earth. The meteorite the scientists examined is one of the oldest known rocks in the world. It is called the Allan Hills meteorite. Its name came from the place in Antarctica where it was found in 1984. The meteorite is believed to have blown loose from the Mars surface when another space rock struck its home. 33. The underlined word “establish” in Paragraph 1 probably means “_”. A. to set up B. to make people accept a belief C. to discover or prove D. to start having a relationship with others 34. How did the scientists reach the finding? A. By studying Allan Hills meteorite. B. By using spacecraft orbiting Mars. C. By studying minerals gathered on Mars D. By studying a meteorite on the Martian surface. 35. According to the fourth paragraph, what have spacecraft orbiting Mars done? A. Measuring the temperature of Mars. B. Taking photos of the surface of Mars. C. Confirming that there is water flowing on Mars. D. Finding where human beings will probably land on Mars. 第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。How to communicate effectivelyEffective communication is a must for everyone who hopes to be successful. It helps express your thoughts and improves your career prospects (前景) as well as strengthens relationships. Therefore, its necessary to work hard to improve your communication skills. 36Before you are ready to talk to a group of people, you should think about what you are going to talk about. Although a printed copy of a speech may not be always necessary, highlighting a few important issues in your mind is a must. 37 And it reduces the possibilities of getting away from the main issues. Choose your wordsChoice of words is the most important part of any communication. Simple, clear words are appropriate for the issue you are discussing. Needless to say, words that could make your audience unpleasant are best kept out of the communication. Most people tend to be careful about their language while at work. 38 This may hurt your loved ones beyond your imagination. Body languageMany people use body language by mistake and end up making a fool of themselves. Body language means keeping eye contact and using hand gestures only wherever required. 39 This will make your talk more of a stage performance and defeat its purpose. Listen and concentrateCommunication is an exchange of ideas. Once you are done with your part, listen carefully to what other people plan to say. 40 Get rid of all distractions (分散注意力的事物) such as a phone before you begin communication. A distraction not only disturbs your focus, but it also causes your audiences attention to wander.A. Gather your thoughtsB. Prepare a copy of a speechC. However, when they get home they often use colorful language(大量使用咒骂语言).D. This will help you remain focused throughout your communication.E. If you are giving a speech, it is important that you focus on that activity only.F. Effective communication is a gradual process and requires efforts on your part.G. Remember, there is no need to speak every word with a gesture or facial expression.二、完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）On a warm Monday, Jenny Neilson bought a sandwich and parked her car under some trees. Rolling down the windows to 41 in fresh air, she settled back to enjoy her lunch. Suddenly she 42 a big bald（秃顶的）man running through the parking lot. Before she came to 43 what would happen, the man was there, shouting through her window, “Get out!”Neilson 44 .Pulling open her door, the man seized her 45 the neck and hair, and threw her out of the car onto the ground. She screamed, 46 her purse and the keys.Two reporters of the local newspaper, Robert Bruce and Jeff Jackson, just outside their office building on a 47 , heard the screams and began running .When they 48 Neilsons car, the attacker had jumped into the drivers seat and was 49 searching for the keys. Bruce opened the door, and he and Jackson dragged the man out. The attacker 50 back. But even in his cornered panic, he was no 51 for the two athletic men.Reggie Miller, a worker of the local newspaper, heard the screams, too. He rushed back to the office to 52 the police, and then ran back with some plastic ropesused to tie up newspapers.With his arms 53 tightly behind him, the prisoner looked up and said 54 , “I hope you guys feel good about yourselvesyou just caught one of the most wanted men.” They 55 him and waited for the police.Later, Bruce and Jackson were shocked to learn the man was the 56 carjacker(劫车者)and suspected murderer, whose 57 but with a full head of hairhad been recently printed in their own newspaper.Neilson considers herself lucky 58 she suffered injuries. She believes the story might have had a 59 ending if those good people had not come to her aid. “Unfortunately,” she says, “many people would 60 have done what they did, and that is the real truth.” 41. A. bringB. letC. gatherD. send42. A. recognizedB. watchedC. noticed D. met43. A. realize B. understandC. imagine D. conclude44. A. escaped B. struggledC. refused D. obeyed45. A. by B. around C. with D. on46. A. burying B. forgetting C. offering D. grabbing47. A. trip B. visitC. breakD. holiday48. A. startedB. stoppedC. enteredD. reached 49. A. carefullyB. madly C. disappointedly D. patiently50. A. fought B. turned C. jumped D. shouted51. A. matchB. target C. equalD. companion52. A. remindB. phoneC. invite D. beg53. A. rolledB. foldedC. bentD. tied54. A. angrily B. kindly C. coldly D. warmly55. A. caught B. thanked C. comforted D. ignored 56. A. ordinaryB. professionalC. honestD. outstanding 57. A. picture B. background C. characterD. story58. A. andB. but C. thoughD. when 59. A. ridiculous B. similar C. strange D. different60. A. sometimesB. never C. oftenD. forever三、语法填空（共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分）I met my step-mom for the first time when I moved t