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用心 爱心 专心 1 高三英语限时阅读训练高三英语限时阅读训练 1010 完形填空 词数 314 难度系数 建议用时 15 As waiters we deal with customers every day and when something goes wrong somehow we have the ability to keep on going It s our responsibility to 1 the customer I remember my first 2 job was at a fine restaurant One afternoon the manager informed all the cooks and waiters that a VIP 3 were coming for lunch The group were 4 VIPs in the city s fashion industry After the group arrived and got 5 comfortably drinks were 6 Normally the head waiter would be in charge of wine service 7 the manager asked me to serve that afternoon I had 8 done wine service nor had I ever served a group of twelve I arranged 12 wine glasses on the tray and went to the table As I 9 one of the glasses in front of the first customer somehow I had 10 my grip 抓 握 and six glasses fell on top of a young woman and then to the floor and 11 in pieces I felt frightened and my face turned red I apologized many times to the 12 and to the rest of the group Quickly the manager 13 my aid and helped in the clean up and sent out their drinks right away I didn t understand why but the group were forgiving me and the young woman 14 informed me it was OK My manager pulled me to the side and said If you know why an accident happened 15 from it and move on You still have a table to serve and you can t show your 16 or your disappointment Mistakes and accidents do happen Keep your 17 up and be confident The glasses are replaceable I understood why he was truly a well 18 restaurant manager within the neighborhood His 19 relationship with the group made the situation 20 and the group forgave me for that 1 A welcome B feed C invite D please 2 A waiter B cook C servant D director 3 A group B number C family D class 4 A let in as B made up of C added up to 用心 爱心 专心 2 D recognized as 5 A introduced B satisfied C seated D dressed 6 A bought B sold C ordered D got 7 A Therefore B However C Besides D Though 8 A often B once C never D little 9 A set B broke C cleaned D shook 10 A got B caught C forgot D lost 11 A stood B lay C kept D stayed 12 A manager B head waiter C man D woman 13 A took over B came to C gave up D rushed against 14 A repeatedly B regretfully C impatiently D angrily 15 A hear B tell C change D learn 16 A apology B excitement C nervousness D carelessness 17 A nose B face C head D hand 18 A behaved B respected C visited D understood 19 A new B famous C terrible D close 20 A calm B comfortable C special D possible 阅读理解 A 词数 280 难度系数 建议用时 7 Across the United States there are several places where two independent towns grew together to become one city but kept both their names Winston Salem is one of them It s a mid sized city in what s called the plateau high land between the Atlantic Coast and the inland mountains in the state of North Carolina The Winston part is a relatively new place founded early last century It s home to the nation s biggest open air tobacco market The giant R J Reynolds Tobacco Company s headquarters is in Winston Salem and Winston is the name of one of Reynolds best known cigarette brands Fast growing Winston soon surrounded the much older 用心 爱心 专心 3 town of Salem so in 1913 people in the area voted to combine them into a single place From a historical and tourist point of view Salem or Old Salem as it s called today is the interesting and unusual part of town Salem was founded in the 1700s by the Moravians They spoke German and their community was religiously based with single men and single women living apart in separate dormitories The Moravians greatly valued women s work and brainpower In fact one of the nation s oldest boarding schools for young women the Moravians Salem Academy founded in 1772 is still in operation Over the years Salem lost its Moravian character That all changed though when a nonprofit group began to rehabilitate the historic area These days Old Salem is what s called a living history museum with exhibits music and tours of 18th century houses taverns and Moravian dormitory buildings just seven blocks from the tallest skyscraper in Winston Salem The historic community is booming again Just as R J Reynolds is taking in millions of dollars making cigarettes across town Old Salem is generating about DS 15 million a year in tourism revenue and donations 21 From the passage we can know that A Winston Salem is the name of a city B Salem is home to the tobacco market C the city Winston Salem has two names D Old Salem is the name of a tobacco brand 22 The city Salem is special for its A boarding school B lifestyle and tradition C respect for brainpower D religious belief 23 The underlined word rehabilitate in Paragraph 6 is closest in meaning to A reconstruct B evaluate C enlarge D decorate 24 What will probably be talked about in the following part A Some other attractions in Winston Salem B How Winston makes profits from tourism C Other examples of cities combined by two parts 用心 爱心 专心 4 D Something about the boarding school for women B 词数 394 难度系数 建议用时 8 How has smoking been controlled in recent years People were asked to stop smoking in a range of public places such as doctors surgeries cinemas theatres and churches over the second half of the 20th century but it was after the King s Cross Underground fire on November 18 1987 caused by a cigarette end which resulted in 31 deaths that restrictions on smoking in public places gained rapid and widespread acceptance How did a ban on smoking in public places come into place In 1998 the Smoking Kills White Paper set out a national strategy to reduce smoking prevalence 流行 and passive smoking including in public places The measures were voluntary and poorly carried out After a public conference in England in 2004 the Government decided to choose for lawmaking Scotland went first with a ban in 2006 followed by the other nations a year later What is the current law Any person who smokes in enclosed public places including pubs offices on public transport and work vehicles is breaking the law It does not extend to private houses It is also an offence for people in charge of premises to permit others to smoke in them How was it received It was welcomed by most organizations except for some pub owners and restaurateurs Many workplaces in the UK had already introduced smoke free policies consistent with the legislation 法律 法规 before it was carried out while others have gone beyond its basic requirements All railway facilities including platforms footbridges and other areas whether or not fitting the definition of an enclosed public space are covered as are all football grounds and some cricket and athletics stadiums School grounds are not required to be smoke free under the legislation but the majority now are How has it been forced Compliance 服从 in public premises has been high with inspections suggesting that 99 percent of places were sticking to the rules The number of 用心 爱心 专心 5 people charged for smoking in cars has been very low which was due to the problems defining and identifying work vehicles They said that a total ban on smoking in vehicles would end this confusion Has it improved health Studies in early adopters of the law including in Scotland suggest a reduction in hospital admissions for heart disease which has been shown to be linked to passive smoking There is also strong evidence of improved rates of smoking end and a drop in the number of cigarettes consumed by those who continue to smoke 25 When did the first law come out to ban smoking in public places A 1987 B 1998 C 2004 D 2006 26 Which of the following behaviors may NOT be against the law A Jack often smokes in the office when he is alone B A taxi driver is smoking with a lady in his car C Tom smokes while thinking of his future at home D Max smokes for relaxation during time out in the stadium 27 Who might feel unhappy about the law according to the article A A restaurant owner B A company manager C A car owner D A policy maker 28 What can you infer from the article A Most heart diseases have been proved to be linked to passive smoking B A new law will soon come out with a total ban on smoking in vehicles C The 1987 fire has convinced more people that smoking is bad for health D Most of the school grounds are not smoke free as it is not banned in the law C 词数 340 难度系数 建议用时 7 The Internet and advances in technology are transforming fashion making it easier for designers to create collections and less expensive for them to show and sell their work experts say Instead of spending tens of thousands of dollars on a show at New York Fashion Week some designers presented collections for spring and summer 2010 online while others are expanding their brand by making it easier for shoppers to buy their clothes online 用心 爱心 专心 6 It is the technology that is changing our lives said Designer Norma Kamali who displayed her spring and summer 2010 collection as well as exclusive lines 专卖品 for eBay Inc and W at the Apple store in Manhattan s Soho Neighborhood Kamali s iPhone application has a Try Before You Buy option which allows clothes to be sent overnight to a customer who provides her credit card information so she can try them on at home before deciding to buy Menswear designer Miguel Antoinne and womenswear designer Marc Bouwer both put on virtual fashion shows while models at fashion designer Vivienne Tam s show carried a laptop computer adorned with a Tam design Mazdack Rassi co founder and creative director of Milk Studios a downtown space that showed about 70 collections during New York Fashion Week was considering projecting shows on the side of a building so people at a nearby park could watch With cable TV and the Internet designers know that their shows can be seen by many more people than just the editors and the media who attend Designers are finding that technology can also help the actual design work by allowing artists to explore new ideas and processes But Simon Collins the dean of fashion at Parsons the new school for design said even though technology is helpful there is still no substitute for talent and hard work Absolutely there ll be people out there that have successful businesses that don t know the first thing about draping and construction just think it up put it on the computer fire it off the factory and it works Collins said But they re the exception not the rule 29 According to the passage one advantage of the Internet is that it allows the designers to A share their collections with other designers B display their work at a lower cost than usual C get information about the popular fashion trend D inform the editors and the media of their collections 30 Which of the following is TRUE about Kamali A She s aware of the importance of the Internet B She s strongly against buying clothes online C She thinks highly of New York Fashion Week 用心 爱心 专心 7 D She s running a Try Before You Buy website 31 We can infer from the passage that A it s difficult to become a well known designer B it s very dangerous to do online shopping now C few people pay attention to virtual fashion shows D designers are struggling to promote their shows 32 The purpose of the writing is to A celebrate the success of New York Fashion Week B stress the important role of the Internet and technology in fashion C introduce the activities in New York Fashion Week D advertise New York Fashion Week on the Internet D 词数 285 难度系数 建议用时 6 She is a cute quiet girl As a daughter she has no secrets from her mother who is very pleased with her But recently she has become somewhat mysterious and not so open as before She has a diary that she keeps under lock and key Her mother cannot help worrying about her what if she falls in love which is too early for a girl of her age After all she is reaching the dangerous stage These thoughts have caused trouble in the mother s mind One weekend the girl came to tell her mother that she was going to the cinema with her schoolmate and would return late This was the first time her mother agreed and she couldn t help worrying because her daughter had never been away at night before The mother waited till nine and her uneasiness got the upper hand over her She decided to go out to meet her daughter Just at that moment the noise of a car pulling up drew her to the window and there was her daughter waving goodbye to a boy Her heart missed a beat When the girl came in the mother was watching TV pretending nothing had happened Mum I m back Yeah Sorry to be late Still sitting up Yes Oh that Who s that boy The daughter was stunned for a moment Ah It s my monitor He gave me a lift on his way home Mum I m going to bed All right Go to sleep early Next morning when the mother went to the daughter s room to do some tidying she found her diary left at her pillow After a few minutes hesitation 用心 爱心 专心 8 she eventually opened it to the entry of the night before It reads Mum it s love that made you ask but it would show your understanding of me if you hadn t Holding the diary the mother fell into thought 33 Which is the correct order according to the story a She took a lift back in her monitor s car b She went to see a film with her schoolmate c She wrote in her diary to her mother d Her mother pretended to watch TV e Her mother worried about her daughter s returning late A b e a d c B e b a d c C b a e d c D b e a c d 34 Which of the following is TRUE according to the story A The girl knew her mother would ask her the question about the boy B What the daughter did recently had worried her mother C The mother was eager to read her daughter s diary the next day D The girl s diary was always unlocked 35 The main purpose of this article is to show that parents should A care about what their children really think and feel B not give much freedom to their children C talk with their children about their early love D keep silent about their children s privacy 隐私 36 Which can be the best title for this story A Mother s True Love B Early Love Between Students C To Ask or Not to Ask D Dangerous Age E 词数 286 难度系数 建议用时 6 Summer Holiday Fun 2011 The summer holidays are upon us again Here is our guide to summer holiday fun in Peterborough Peterborough Museum The Age of the Dinosaurs is the museum s main attraction this summer Get up close to prehistoric creatures via some great hands on exhibits Watch out for monsters lurking around every ember The museum is open from 10 00 am to 5 00 pm Monday to Saturday and from 12 00 pm to 4 00 pm on Sundays in August Call 01733 864663 for details 用心 爱心 专心 9 Saxon Youth Club School holiday fun Young people aged 13 19 will be able to produce their own music compete in sports activities or try their hand at cooking at Saxon Youth Club Saxon Community Centre Norman Road Peterborough every Monday and Wednesday from 3 00 pm PLUS an aero ball tournament will take place on Thursday 12th August between 3 30 pm and 6 30 pm Call 01353 720274 for details Houghton Mill Through the Looking Glass a new production of the family favorite on Monday 30th August Bring rugs or chairs to sit on and a picnic if you wish to eat during the play Gates open 5 30 pm performance 6 30 pm 8 30 pm Tea room will be open until the end of the interval Adult 10 Child 7 Family 20 Booking advisable on 0845 4505157 Farmland Museum and Denny Abbey Farmland Games From Wellie Wanging to Pretend Ploughing matches come and join the Farmland Team Collect your sporting stickers and create a colorful rosette that is fit for a winner No need to book just turn up between 12 00 pm and 4 00 pm on Thursday 19th August Suitable for children aged four and above each child should be accompanied by an adult and all activities are included in the normal admission price Tickets Cost 7 per child For further information call 01223 810080 37 If you are interested in cooking you can go to A Peterborough Museum B Houghton Mill C Saxon Youth Club D Farmland Museum 38 You want to watch the new play with your parents so it will cost you A 7 B 17 C 27 D 20 39 Which of the following activities needs parents company A Playing farmland games B Watching the new play C Competing in sports activities D Visiting the dinosaur exhibition 40 If Tom comes to Peterborough Museum on August 19 he will have to choose from for himself A one activity B two activities C three activities D four 用心 爱心 专心 10 activities 高三英语限时阅读训练 10 语篇解读 作者在饭店中给贵宾服务时不慎失手 经理在处理完僵局后非但没有指责 反而悉心传授服务秘诀 作者赢得了客人的谅解 对经理的敬佩之情油然而生 1 解析 上一句提到服务员每天都与顾客打交道 出现问题时 服务员有能力用某种方 式让事态顺利进行 由此可知让顾客满意是服务员的职责 please 使满意 答案 D 2 解析 第一段的开头部分明确提到作者是 服务员 此处选 A 与之相呼应 答案 A 3 解析 根据下一句的开头部分以及下一段的开头部分可知前来就餐的是一个非常重要 的 团体 答案 A 4 解析 be made up of 表示 由 组成 本句的意思是 这个团体是由本市时尚 界的重要人物组成的 答案 B 5 解析 上一段提到这个团体来到饭店是为了吃午餐 所以此处表示的是他们舒服地 就座 后 A 项在文章中没有信息支持 B 项与本句中的 comfortably 搭配不合理 答案 C 6 解析 这个团体来到饭店舒适地就座后 点 好了饮料 此处的 order 表示 点 饭 菜 饮料 前两项都不符合常识 根据下文可知他们当时还没有得到饮料 所以 D 项错误 答案 C 7 解析 上一句提到正常情况下 领班负责酒水类服务 本句提到经理让作者在那天 下午为客人服务 由此可推断此处表示的是转折关系 答案 B 8 解析 本句后半部分提到作者也从未给 12 个人的团体提供过服务 而且本句后半 句又是倒装结构 由此可知前半部分表示的同样是否定意义 即作者 从未 进行过酒水类 服务 答案 C 9 解析 上一句提到作者把 12 个酒杯放在托盘上并朝餐桌走去 所以是把其中一个 酒杯 摆放 在第一位顾客的面前 打破酒杯是后来发生的事情 因此 B 项错误 C D 两项 不符合常识 答案 A 10 解析 本句后半部分提到 6 个酒杯掉在了地上 由此可知作者当时没有握紧 所以 使用 lost 表示 失去 答案 D 11 解析 根据常识可知酒杯打破后应该是 躺 在地上 碎片遍地 如果选择 C 项 用心 爱心 专心 11 需要使用被动形式 D 项表示 停留 语意不恰当 答案 B 12 解析 本段中间部分提到 6 个酒杯掉在了一位年轻女士的头上 所以作者多次向这 位 女士 道歉 答案 D 13 解析 经理闻讯迅速 赶来 帮助作者进行清理 take over 表示 接管 give up 表示 放弃 rush against 表示 与 碰撞 都不符合语境 答案 B 14 解析 上一段最后一句提到作者多次向那位女士和团体中其他的人道歉 本句叙述 的是这个团体宽恕了作者 由此可知女士 重复地 告诉作者没关系 答案 A 15 解析 此处是经理在向作者传授经验 显然是让作者从中吸取教训 学 到新的 技能 答案 D 16 解析 经理告诫作者不要有 紧张 和失望的表现 过错和事故时有发生 作者的 过失已经发生 因此 D 项不正确 答案 C 17 解析 根据本句中的 confident 一词可知经理鼓励作者昂 首 挺胸 答案 C 18 解析 虽然作者一时失手打破了几个酒杯 并冒犯了其中的一位重要顾客 可是经 理并没有指责 而是迅速控制了局面 并向作者面授经验 由此可推断这位经理非常受人 尊重 答案 B 19 解析 上文中提到女士和这个团体的其他人员宽恕了作者的失误 本段中提到饭店 经理在附近地区颇受尊重 由此可推断经理和这个团体关系 密切 B 项在文章中没有信息 支持 答案 D 20 解析 经理的声望以及他与该团体之间的密切关系让事态 平静 下来 并因此赢 得了团体对作者的宽恕 答案 A 阅读理解 A 2011 随州模拟 语篇解读 随着时代的发展 原本分属不同类型 不同风格和不同特色的城镇 会逐渐 融二为一 美国有许多这样的城市 Winston Salem 就是其中的一个典型例子 21 解析 推理判断题 文章第一段介绍在美国 两个原本独立的城镇会逐渐合二为 一 第二段第一句就说 Winston Salem 就