三门峡市外国语高级中学2015届2014年暑假英语假期作业试题(五)

1、三门峡外国语高中2015届暑假作业 英语试题卷五第1节 共15小题；每题2分，总分值30分阅读以下短文，从每题所给的四个选项A、B、C和D中，选出最正确选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A Once upon a time there was a monster怪兽. He was very ugly and had no friends. No one wanted to talk to him. Even other monsters thought he was ugly. He lived alone and was very unhappy because he was so lone

2、ly. “I wish I had a friend.” He said to himself every day, “One friend would be enough. Someone to talk to.” He wrote a letter to a magazine. The magazine gave people advice. “Dear Editor,” he wrote, “I am an ugly monster. How can I find a friend?” “Dear monster,” the Editor replied, “Advertise for

3、a friend in this magazine.” The monster wrote an advertisement. “Monster wants a friend, male or female. I have two heads, four arms, six legs and three tails. I have one blue eye, one green eye and one brown eye. Smoke comes out of my nose. But I am really a kind monster and will be a good friend t

4、o someone. If you would like to meet me, please stand outside Blakes Store at 6 p.m. on Friday, May 7th. Write to Mr. A, Box 45, everybodys Magazine.” A few days later he went to the magazine. “Do you have any letters for Box 45?” he asked. The clerk looked in Box 45. “Yes, there is one.” She said,

5、and gave it to him. The monster opened the letter, and read, “Dear Monster, I think a persons character is more important than his appearance. I will wait outside Blakes Store on Friday. Please carry a flower so that I will recognize you. Yours sincerely, Miss Alice Thwaite.” 56.Why was the monster

6、unhappy?A. He had no friends. B. He was ugly. C. He had two heads. D. He had three tails. 57. What did the monster advertise for?A. A magazine B. A friend C. An editor D. A male or female 58.How did the monster describe himself in the advertisement?A. Ugly B. Lonely C. Kind D. Good-looking 59. What

7、was strange about Miss Thwaites letter?A. She was not interested in peoples looking. B. She wanted to meet the monsterC. She needed a flower to recognize him D. It was the only reply.B In Canada and the United States, there is a new group of children called“satellite kids”, who live in one place but

8、 whose parents live in another place. Asians are immigrating to Canada and the United States in larger numbers than ever before. Most Asians immigrate because they believe that they can give their children a better education in the West. In Asia, especially in China, Japan, and Korea, it is difficul

9、t to go to university. Students must first pass the strict national examination. However, in Canada and the United States, it is easy to go to university and anyone who wants to go can go. As a result, Asian parents decide to leave their countries so that their children can go to university. The pro

10、blem is that when Asians arrive, they discover that finding a job and making money are more difficult in the West than in the East. Also, they find that they are very lonely, and that they miss their homes. Because of these two reasons, most Asian parents decide to go back to work while their childr

11、en study in the West. Therefore, these children become “satellite kids”, and most of their parents do not know how sad it is to be a “satellite kid”. Only until now are Canadians and Americans discovering the “satellite kid” problem. Because these children do not speak English and because their pare

12、nts are not there to take care of them, they are often absent from school. To be a “satellite kid” means to grow up in a country where you know you are different and where you cannot make friends because you do not speak English well. Also, it means to grow up lonely, because your parents are elsewh

13、ere. What these “satellite kids” will probably say to their parents is that its better to have parents around than to have a university education.60. Some Asian parents send their kids abroad because _. A. all foreign universities are better than the ones in their own countries B. they hope their ch

14、ildren may easily find a job there C. the kids may not be accepted by universities in their own countries D. the kids want to improve their English and make foreign friends61. “Satellite kids” refer to Asian kids _. A. with university education B. speaking no English C. without parents D. living abr

15、oad alone62. What is the main idea of the passage? A. Parents want better education for their kids. B. Kids in foreign countries alone are badly in need of care from family. C. Parents feel lonely and miss their families. D. Canadians and Americans begin to notice the “satellite kids” problem.C Mom

16、was right! If you say thank you, for even the smallest gift or slightest show of kindness, youll feel happy. Gratitude, says Robert A. Emmons, a professor of psychology at the University of California, is an important element of happiness. In his recent book, Thanks, Emmons uses the first major stud

17、y on gratitude to prove moms point. In acknowledging and developing this much-ignored expression of thankfulness, he explains how people have benefited- even improved their health. As one of the leading scholars of the positive psychology movement, he admits gratitude may be difficult to express. He

18、 advises you to begin by admitting that life is good and full of events and elements that make daily existence a wonder. Second, recognize that the source of lifes goodness is more than just you. That source may be your mom, a friend, partner, child, colleague at work or play, or any combination of

19、these. Gratitude is always other-directed, notes Emmons. You can be pleased or angry with yourself and feel guilty about doing something wrong, but you can never be grateful to or for yourself. Expressing gratitude shouldnt be a reaction; it should be a state of mind. To feel grateful when life is a

20、 breeze and you have more than you need is easy. To feel grateful in time of crisisanger, hatred and bitterness is easier. Also, too many people are aware of lifes blessings only after these are lost. Its crisis and chaos - danger, disease, disability and death - that bring many individuals to reali

21、ze just how dependent they are on others. Yet its the way each of us begins life and ends it. Its too bad that so many people waste those decades in between laboring under the illusion they are self-sufficient, says Emmons. The abundance of voices expressing gratitude from his studies of individuals

22、 with chronic health problems is many. But Emmons goes beyond his “groundbreaking” science to make his case for gratitude by including the inspirational writings of philosophers, novelists and saints, as well as the beliefs of various religions and their respective scriptures. Taken together, these

23、observations are summed up quite nicely by famous humanist Albert Schweitzer, who said the secret of life is “giving thanks for everything.” To enable and embrace gratitude, Emmons encourages the readers of Thanks to keep a gratitude diary. He even provides easy-to-follow directions on how to practi

24、ce and develop gratitude. Im not a reader or advocate of self-help books, but I am thankful for the reference I found in a newspaper article to the research Emmons was conducting on gratitude involving organ donors and recipients. The chance discovery led me to this book. Mom implied that kindness s

25、eems to find its way back to the giver because life really is all about giving, receiving and repaying. So Ill pay attention to her professional advice and say: Thank you, professor Emmons.63. What is the text mainly discussed? A. There are many ways of being thankful. B. Gratitude is important to h

26、appiness. C. Mom is great for her being thankful. D. Being thankful will keep you fit.64. The author mentions Robert A. Emmons book Thanks in order to prove that _. A. Professor Emmons supports moms study on psychology. B. mom is as great a psychologist as Professor Emmons. C. Professor Emmons is a

27、famous psychologist. D. mom is right about her viewpoint on gratitude.65. It will be easier for you to feel grateful when _. A. you live a comfortable life B. you receive gifts on your birthday C. you get help during your hard times D. you are congratulated on your success66. What is the opinion of

28、Professor Emmons?A. It is enough to thank others orally. B. Whether you are thankful is always up to you.C. Remember to be thankful anytime and anywhere. D. It is easier to be thankful for yourself than for others.D Proverbs are quite common in spoken English. We dont normally put them in a composit

29、ion or a letter. Sometimes it is helpful if you know what common proverbs mean. Here are a few examples.1 “Once bitten, twice shy.” If a dog bites me, I shall be twice as careful in future when I see it. This proverb is also used to apply to many things and not only to dogs. If you have been cheated

30、 at a shop, you will not go to the same shop again.2“A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.” If I am a hunter, trying to catch birds, it is better to catch one than to see two birds in a bush but not able to catch them. Thus this means that what you have already got is better than the chance o

31、f being able to get something bigger in future.3“Too many cooks spoil the broth (soup)”. When too many people do something, they get in each others way and do a bad job.4 “To pour oil on troubled waters” is to try to calm things down. Oil is lighter than water. If a ship is in trouble at sea, anothe

32、r ship may come to help it. The second ship can send small boats to rescue people. However, it may first pour oil on the sea to make the sea less rough.5“Dont be a dog in a manger” means “ Dont be selfish.” In a stable , the manger is the place where the horses food is put. Sometimes a dog will slee

33、p in the manger and bark when a horse comes to get its food. The dog does not want to eat the hay in the manger but it will not let the horse eat it.6“He is sitting on the fence” means that somebody will not say whether he is in favor of a plan or against it. He is sitting on a fence between two opp

34、osing sides, perhaps waiting to see which side will win.7 “He who pays the piper calls the tune.” A piper is a musician. The man who employs or pays a musician can say what tunes the musician will play. Thus this means that if a man provides the money for a plan, he can say how it will be carried ou

35、t.8 “You cant get blood out of a stone” means that you cannot get something from a person who has not got any of the things you want. e. g. you cannot get a million dollars from a poor man. 67. Peter has a bicycle which is much too small for him but he does not want to let his younger brother ride o

36、n it. His mother is angry and says to him: _. A. You cant get blood out of a stone B. Dont be a dog in a manger C. The early bird gets the worm D. To pour oil on troubled waters68. Mr. Wang paid for a new school. Some people didnt like the design of the school but they didnt argue with Mr. Wang beca

37、use _. A. he was sitting on the fence B. once bitten, twice shy C. he who pays the piper calls the tune D. a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush69. Mrs. Lin wanted to buy a new dress. Her husband suggested that she buy it from a shop near their home. Mrs. Lin disagreed because she had been che

38、ated by that shop. So she said: “I wont go there again because _.”A. a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush B. I am sitting on the fenceC. once bitten, twice shy D. too many cooks spoil the broth70. Mr. Brown had quite a good job in Hong Kong but he thought that if he went to Singapore, he migh

39、t get a much better job with more money and a larger house. His wife didnt want him to leave his job in Hong Kong and she reminded him that _.A. a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush B. too many cooks spoil the brothC. you cannot get blood out of a stone D. he who pays the piper calls the tune

40、第二节共5小题；每题2分，总分值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正确选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。Your schedule is packed with classes, homework, youth groups, hobbies, family and friends. 71 . You might also be dealing with a relationship or family conflict. Sometimes its just too much to handle, and stress moves slowly into your lif

41、e. Here are some ideas to help you balance your life and reduce stress.72 Certain practices can reduce stress hormones. These include remaining in a silent state and listening to music you find calming.Dr. Kathleen Hall, founder of the Stress Institute, also recommends using positive affirmations: “

42、Repeating a positive affirmation when you are stressed reduces the production of stress hormones. Create an affirmation you love, such as, “ I am strong; I am in control; everything has a purpose. ”Interact Sometimes when were stressed, we want to separate ourselves from others. 73 This could mean h

43、anging out with a friend or getting involved in a group.ExerciseSports are a great way to reduce stress. 74 Try different physical activities until you find one you enjoy: swimming, biking, hiking, etc.75 What you eat can have a big influence on how you feel. To cut down on stress, always start your

44、 day with breakfast. Also, eat more fish and nuts, and vitamin B6, found in bananas, turkey, brown rice and sweet potatoes.A. Eat healthilyB. Relax your mind and bodyC. Positively involve yourself in societyD. And team sports arent the only way to reduce it.E. We dont share it with others and always

45、 shoulder it on our own.F. And being busy probably isnt the only thing going on in your life.G. However, connecting with people who matter to us can help us reduce stress.第三部分：英语知识运用共两节，总分值45分第一节：完形填空共20小题；每题1.5分，总分值30分阅读下面短文。从短文后各题所给的四个选项A、B、C和D中，选出可以填入空白处的最正确选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。A daughter complained to

46、 her father about her life and how things were so hard for her. She was 16 of fighting and struggling. It seemed as one problem was solved a new one appeared. Her father, a cook, took her to the 17 . He filled three pots with 18 and placed each on a high fire. In one he placed carrots, in the second

47、 19 , and in the last ground(磨碎的) coffee beans. The daughter 20 waited, wondering what he was doing. In about twenty minutes he 21 the fire. He fished the carrots out and placed them in a bowl. He 22 the eggs out and placed them in a bowl. Then he poured the 23 out and placed it in a cup. 24 to her

48、he asked, "Darling, what do you see?" "Carrots, eggs, and coffee." she replied. He brought her closer and asked her to 25 the carrots. She did and said that they were 26 . He then asked her to take an egg and 27 it. After pulling off the 28 , she observed the hard-boiled egg. Fin

49、ally, he asked her to drink the coffee. She smiled, as she 29 its rich aroma(芳香). "What does it 30 , Father?" she asked. He explained that each of them had 31 the same adversity(逆境), boiling water, but each reacted 32 . The carrot went in strong and hard but then it turned softened and wea

50、k. The egg had been fragile(易碎的), but at last its inside became 33 . The ground coffee beans were unique, however, after they were in the boiling water, they had 34 the water. "Which are you?" he asked his daughter. When adversity knocks on your door, how do you 35 ? Are you a carrot, an e

51、gg, or a coffee bean? 16.A. tiredB. ashamedC. fondD. proud17.A. hallB. kitchenC. living roomD. bathroom18.A. milkB. sugarC. waterD. powder19.A. riceB. eggsC. applesD. potatoes20.A. impolitelyB. carelesslyC. vengefullyD. impatiently21.A. put onB. put offC. turned on D. turned off22.A. wipedB. pulledC

52、. cleanedD. washed23. A. wineB. potC. beansD. coffee24.A. LyingB. Talking C. TurningD. Devoting25.A. cutB. buyC. feelD. cook26.A. softB. hardC. coldD. dirty27.A. sellB. boilC. holdD. break28.A. plugB. shellC. roadD. program29.A. madeB. tastedC. servedD. observed30.A. meanB. costC. matterD. contain31

53、.A. facedB. studiedC. providedD. recognized32.A. finallyB. equallyC. differentlyD. successfully33.A. upsetB. hardenedC. effectiveD. accustomed34.A. wastedB. skimmedC. pollutedD. changed35.A. findB. knowC. respondD. practise第二节 语法填空共10小题；每题1.5分，总分值15分阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容不多于3个单词或括号内单词的正确形式。On a very col

54、d evening, an old man was waiting for a ride across the river. He saw several horsemen pass by but he didnt ask for any help. The wait seemed 61 end. Then came another rider, the old man 62 catch his eye and said, “Sir, would you mind doing me a favor?”Stopping his horse, he replied, “Of course?” Al

55、most. 63 freeze, the old man could not get 64 the ground. The horseman helped him onto his home. He took the old man not just across the river, 65 to his home. “Sir, you didnt even ask the other riders for help, why? What 66 I had said “no” and left you there ? ”the horseman asked The old man looked

56、 at him straight in the eyes and said, “I looked into their eyes, I found they didnt care, 67 told me it would be useless, but when I looked into 68 , I saw kindness? These words touched the rider deeply. “Thank you for 69 youve said, I hope I will never be too busy to help others.” with that, Thomas Jefferson, the 70 three president of the US, turned his horse around and went away.第四部分：写作共两节，总分值35分第一节：短文改错共10小题；每题1分，总分值10分Today is Sunda