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【英语】北京市海淀区2015届高三上学期期末考试试卷.docx

【英语】北京市海淀区2015届高三上学期期末考试试卷.docx

北京市海淀区2015 届高三上学期期末考试英语试卷满分 :班级: _________姓名:_________考号:_________一、单选题(共15 小题)1. My normal monthly emails to and _______ pen pals have disappeared with my tight schedule.A . in B. forC. from D. through2. ---Have you heard about the shark attack accident at the SeaWorld show?---Yeah, how horrible! A trainer ______ in front of the audience.A . had been killed B. has been killedC. was killed D. is killed3. The Subway Line 16 _______ in Beijing is planned to open this year.A . being built B. buildingC. built D. to build4. This room isn ’t actually _______ I wanted when I made my reservation.A . what B. whereC. which D. whether5. My boss is very generous, and he is ______ generous when we get a big order.A . very B. most C. only D .rather6. The spread of the Ebola virus in Nigeria is believed _______ by August, 2014.A . to be controlled B. to have been controlledC. to control D. to have controlled7. We have an adviser on hand in this activity _______ you have any worries or problems.A . when B. now thatC. though D. in case8. ---Do I have to bring my camera tomorrow afternoon?---I think so . We _______ the Botanical Garden then.A . will be visiting B. are visitingC. have visited D. visit9. ---The zookeeper was really annoyed with me.--- How could he have been if you _______ stones at the animals?A . didn ’t throw B. don ’t throwC. hadn ’t thrown D. haven ’t thrown10. Every Monday, my English teacher would cheerfully ask me _______ my weekend had been.A . that B. if C. what D .how11. With doubts _______ through my mind, I felt it necessary to carry out a research.A . to run B. runC. running D. having run12. ---You seem busy these days.---Yes. I ’m writing a story .You know, it ’s really not easy to write _______ with attractive plots.A . thisB. oneC. itD. that13. According to the latest BBC news, a five-year-old boy from England _______ the youngest computer specialist in the world .A . became B. becomesC. had become D. has become14 . The glorious moment would live in my mind ________ our football team won the championship.A . when B. where C. that D .which15. ---Tom, why don ’t we help our son work on his papers?---We’ vealready done more than we ________ . He is on his own this time.A . would B. should C. could D .might二、完形填空(共 1 小题)16.阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,从每题所给的 A 、 B、 C、 D 四个选项中,选出最佳选项。

英语高考模拟卷-北京市海淀区2015高三一模考试英语试题及答案

英语高考模拟卷-北京市海淀区2015高三一模考试英语试题及答案

北京市海淀区2015届高三一模英语试卷一、单选题(共15小题)1.Mary has her weakness, ___________ that doesn’t mean she is not qualified for her job. A.and B.yet C.so D.or2.________ Chai Jing said in her video about the smog has caused public concern.A.That B.Which C.How D.What3.When I was pushed onto the stage, I felt all the eyes in the hall _________ me.A.through B.acrossC.into D.on4.You ________ reach him on his mobile now --- his mobile is still under repair. A.shouldn’t B.wouldn’tC.can’t D.mustn’t5.The paper ox my grandmother _________ for me is my most valued birthday gift.A.cut B.will cutC.had cut D.cuts6.—It is said that John’s paper got an A.—He deserves it.He _________ a lot before he handed it in.A.prepared B.preparesC.had prepared D.has prepared7.______ opinions on the schedule, we finally reached on agreement.A.Having exchanged B.ExchangingC.Exchanged D.To exchange8.The long lasting cold current has brought ________ winter in my memory to the east coast of the United States.A.the longer B.the longestC.a longer D.a long9.Mike will become the first person in his family ______ college education.A.finished B.having finishedC.finishing D.to finish10.Prince William took a visit to the Forbidden City on Feb.28, ______ emperors once lived. A.which B.whose C.where D.when11.______ she has earned her PhD, she wants to find a job with higher pay.A.As if B.Now thatC.Even though D.In case12.—Has James arrived at the hotel?—No, he ______ by fans for photographs at the airport.A.has surrounded B.would surroundC.was surrounded D.is being surrounded13.______ worries me that my daughter plays with her cellphone for a long time every day. A.It B.What C.This D.That14.—What do you think of the Huawei P7?—Terrific, I would buy one if I ______ an iPhone 6 Plus last year.A.didn’t buy B.don’t buyC.hadn’t bought D.haven’t bought15.Premier Li Keqiang delivered a speech at the conference, _________ university graduates to start their own business.A.encouraging B.to encourageC.having encouraged D.encouraged二、完形填空(共1小题)16.A Different View At age 14, 15 and 16, the way we looked was the most important thing in the world to us.My friends and I wanted nothing less than perfection.In high school, we joined the gymnastics team, and our 1 became even more important to us.We had no fat, only muscle.On the weekends, we would go to the beach, 2 of our flat stomachs.One summer day, all my friends were at my house 3 .At one point, I was running back to the pool.I 4 on a bee, and while it was dying under my foot, it stung (蛰) me.I instantly started to feel 5 .That night, I began to run a high fever and my leg and foot were red, hot and swollen.I couldn’t walk.I could barely 6 .When my foot started to go numb, everyone became more 7 .My foot was not getting enough blood.I had to go to the 8 , and my leg hurt as if it were badly broken.I couldn’t move.All I could do was think about how soft my middle was becoming.That 9 me more than any concern over my leg.That would all 10 when I heard the doctors mention possibly cutting off my foot.It was still not getting the 11 supply it needed.The doctors would have to speed up their treatment. Never before did I have such great 12 for my foot.And walking seemed like a 13 from the gods.Less and less would I want to hear my friends talk about 14 and who was wearing what.More and more I expected visits from other kids in the hospital, who were quickly becoming my friends.One girl came to visit me 15 .Every time she came, she brought flowers.She was recovering from cancer and felt she should come back and 16 the other patients.She still had no hair, and she was swollen from medications she had been taking.I would not have given this girl a second 17 before.I now loved every inch of her and looked forward to her 18 .Finally, I was improving and soon I went home.My leg was still swollen, 19 I was walking, and I had my foot! When I would go back to the hospital, I often saw my friend.She was still visiting people and 20 good cheer.I thought if even there was an angel on this earth, it had to be her.1.A.grades B.brains C.bodies D.clothes 2.A.ashamed B.proud C.sure D.tired 3.A.dancing B.chatting C.jogging D.swimming 4.A.stepped B.focused C.held D.took 5.A.upset B.fearful C.sick D.anxious 6.A.jump B.run C.stand D.rest 7.A.concerned B.relieved C.surprised D.interested 8.A.beach B.hospital C.gym D.school 9.A.blamed B.impressed C.shocked D.troubled 10.A.change B.bother C.help D.happen 11.A.nutrition B.blood C.time D.air12.A.observation B.devotion C.appreciation D.evaluation 13.A.gift B.hand C.promise D.treat14.A.homework B.appointment C.movies D.gymnastics 15.A.suddenly B.regularly C.eventually D.recently 16.A.advise B.encourage C.serve D.instruct 17.A.choice B.thought C.glance D.chance 18.A.words B.ideas C.flowers D.visits 19.A.but B.then C.so D.for 20.A.enjoying B.gaining C.discovering D.spreading三、阅读理解(共4小题)17.What’s on Your Pet’s Mind?In 1977, Irene Pepperberg of Harvard University began studying what was on another creature’s mind by talking to it.Her first experiments began with Alex.Alex was a one-year-old African grey parrot and Irene taught him to produce the sounds of the English language.“I thought if he learned to communicate, I could ask him questions about how he sees the world.”At the time, most scientists didn’t believe animals had any thoughts.They thought animals were more like robots but didn’t have the ability to think or feel.Of course, if you own a pet you probably disagree.But it is the job of a scientist to prove this and nowadays more scientists accept that animals can think for themselves.“That’s why I started my studies with Alex,” Irene said, “Some people actually called me crazy for trying this.”Nowadays, we have more and more evidence that animals have all sorts of mental abilities.Sheep can recognize faces.Chimpanzees (黑猩猩) use a variety of tools and even use weapons to hunt.And Alex the parrot became a very good talker.Thirty years after the Alex studies began.Irene was still giving him English lessons up until his recent death.For example, if Alex was hungry he could say “want grape”.Alex could count to six and was learning the sounds for seven and eight.“He has to hear the words over and over before he can correctly say them.”Irene said, after pronouncing “seven”for Alex a few times in a row.Alex could also tell the difference between colors, shapes, sizes, and materials (e.g.wood andmetal).Before he finally died, Alex managed to say “seven”.Another famous pet that proved some animals have greater mental skills was a dog called Rico.He appeared on a German TV game show in 2011.Rico knew the names of 200 different toys and easily learned the names of new ones.When Rico became famous, many other dog owners wanted to show how clever their pets were.Another dog called Betsy could understand 300 words.One theory for dogs’ability to learn a language is that they have been close companions to humans for many centuries and so their ability to understand us is constantly evolving (进化).While animals can’t do what humans do yet, some scientists believe that examples like Alex and Rico prove that evolution develops intelligence, as well as physical appearance.1.Irene wanted to find out __________.A.what a parrot thinksB.why a parrot can speakC.how parrots make soundsD.if parrots speak English2.Alex learnt new words by __________.A.singing themB.reading themC.writing themD.rehearing them3.The two dogs mentioned in the article could _______.A.understand some wordsB.recognize strange voicesC.copy human gesturesD.tell different colors4.The article concludes that ___________.A.our pets understand what we sayB.dogs may speak to humans one dayC.humans are related to chimpanzeesD.mental ability can evolve in animals18. Sports are the base of my life, next to my mother who raised me when my dad left us.I have been into sports since I was six years old.I have known many coaches and heard hundreds of their tips, but they usually focused on drills to develop my skills and reach the next level of play.When I was in Senior Two, I met the new school basketball coach, Brian Pawloski.I thought I was certain to be selected for the school team since I had been in it the year before.I showed up to the tryouts and put out about 90% effort since I thought I’d make it with no problem.That was a big mistake.Brian Pawloski is the hardest-working coach I have ever met.He didn’t expect 100% effort, he expected 200% effort.One example: he once made us do 40 suicide drills for the 40 lay-ups (投篮) we missed in a game.Some think this is crazy, but it isn’t.After this conditioning practice, as we were getting a cup of cold water to drink, I said, “coach, that was the best practice I ever had.” I was completely sincere.This man was and is the person who influenced me most at my high school.He expects us to be excellent not just on the court but in the classroom.If I am not working on basketball, I am reading a book that he thinks will help us better understand life’s challenges, including Wooden, Coach, and The Screwtape Letters.In the first two years I slacked off, not putting forth my full potential.Now, unlike the coaches of my youth, this man was interested in how he did off the court.He always made sure I kept up with my studies and was able to be trusted.I can honestly say that no other coach has given me so much advice on how to succeed in basketball, but more importantly, in life.My school is lucky to have such a great person to teach, coach and influence their students.I will always remember my high-school basketball days as one of the hardest times I have ever worked in my life not only in basketball but in my growth as an individual.1.Different from other coaches, Coach Brian ________.A.concentrated on skill trainingB.trained the team to the edge of deathC.expected the team to do well in their studiesD.asked the team to do more reading than training2.The underlined phrase “slacked off” in the last paragraph probably means ________.A.paid no attentionB.showed no interestC.had less passionD.made less effort3.In the author’s eye, Coach Brian is ________.A.strict and helpfulB.hardworking and honestC.skilled and cruelD.professional and serious19. As we grow old, we realize that we have so little time to read and there are so many great books that we’ve yet to get around to.Yet re-readers are everywhere around us.For certain fans, re-reading The Lord of the Rings is a conventional practice annually.One friend told me that Jane Austen’s Emma can still surprise him, despite his having read it over 50 times.New sudden clear understandings can be gained from the process of re-reading.Journalist Rebacca Mead, a long-time Englishwoman in New York, first came across George Eliot’s Middlemarch at 17.Since then, she has read it again every five years.With each re-reading, it has opened up further; in each chapter of her life, it has resonated (引起共鸣) differently.Mead evidenced the large number of ways in which really good books not only stand the test of repeat reads, but also offer fresh gifts each time we crack their spines.These kinds of books grow with us.Scientists have also recognized the mental health benefits of re-reading.Research conducted with readers in the US found that on our first reading, we are concerned with the “what” and the “why”.Second time round, we’re able to better appreciate the emotions that the plot continues to express.As researcher CristelRussell of the American University explained, returning to a book “brings new or renewed appreciation of both the great book and its readers.”It’s true that we often find former selves on the pages of old books (if we’re fond of making notes on the pages).These texts can carry us back to a time and place, and remind us of the kind of person that we were then.We’re changed not only by lived experience but also by read experience – by the books that we’ve discovered since last reading the one in our hand.More so than the movie director or the musician, the writer calls upon our imaginations, usingwords to lead us to picture this declaration of love or that unfaithfulness in life.A book is a joint project between writers and readers, and we must pour so much of ourselves into reading that our own life story can become connected with the story in the book.Perhaps what’s really strange is that we don’t re-read more often.After all, we watch our favourite films again and we wouldn’t think of listening to an album only once.We treasure messy old paintings as objects, yet of all art forms, literature alone is a largely one-time delight.A book, of course, takes up more time, but as Mead confirms, the rewards make it adequately worthwhile. 1.The two books are mentioned in Paragraph 1 mainly to __________.A.attract the attention of readersB.introduce the topic of the passageC.provide some background informationD.show the similarity between re-readers2.The underlined expression “crack their spines” in Paragraph 2 refers to ________.A.recite themB.re-read themC.recall themD.retell them3.It can be learned from the passage that __________.A.reading benefits people both mentally and physicallyB.readers mainly focus on feelings on their first readingC.we know ourselves better through re-reading experienceD.writers inspire the same imaginations as film directors do4.The purpose of the passage is to __________.A.call on different understandings of old booksB.focus on the mental health benefits of readingC.bring awareness to the significance of re-readingD.introduce the effective ways of re-reading old books20. Every day we are exposed to images, videos, music and news.In this age of visual and aural hyper-stimulation, the medium of radio is making a great comeback.“We’re at the beginning of a golden age of audio,” said US-based podcaster Alex Blumberg in an article in The Sydney Morning Herald.In the last month alone, 15 percent of US adults listened to a radio podcast (播客).These statistics, released by Edison Research, show the successful evolution of traditional radio broadcasts to the present day’s digital podcast format.The term “podcast” was invented in 2004, but the trend only started gaining mainstream popularity in recent years.With the sharp increase in consumer demand for smartphones and tablets, podcast sales have jumped.The appeal of the podcast partly lies in its multiplatform delivery and on-demand capabilities (功能).You can listen during those extra minutes of the day when you’re walking to the shops, waiting in a queue or riding the subway.Similar to television shows, podcasts are generally free to download and most offer new content every week.Donna Jackson, 22, Sydney University media graduate, listens to podcasts two or three times a week, via iTurns.“I listen while I’m wandering around the house doing something else.It makes completing a boring task much more enjoyable… And it’s an easy way of keeping in touch with what’s going on in the rest of the world,” she said, “I mainly listen to BBC podcasts, but recently I’ve also been listening to This American Life and Serial.They have a special skill to really draw you in.”Unlike television and music, the audio format has the potential to create a deep impression on readers.Blumberg says this owes to the podcast’s ability “to create close relationship and emotional connection.” Sydney University undergraduate Hazel Proust, majoring in social work and arts, agrees.“When you’re listening, it feels as if the voice of the podcast’s storyteller is talking directly to you.It’s comforting, ” said Proust.It seems the age-old tradition of verbal storytelling is very much alive and well.1.From the first two paragraphs, we can learn that ________.A.traditional broadcast has come backB.Americans love listening to the radioC.podcasts have become very popular todayD.smartphones sell well because of podcasts2.The writer mentions Donna Jackson mainly to ________.A.tell how young people relax themselvesB.explain why young people like podcastsC.introduce what programs podcasts are presentingD.show how popular podcasts are presenting3.Paragraph 5 is mainly about ________.A.the influence of radiosB.the advantage of podcastsC.readers’ impression on radiosD.people’s reaction to the medium4.What is probably the best title of the passage?A.Return of RadioB.Opinions of PodcastC.Features of RadioD.Technology of Podcast四、信息匹配(共1小题)21.根据短文内容,从短文后的七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。

北京市海淀区2015届高三上学期期末考试英语试题及答案

北京市海淀区2015届高三上学期期末考试英语试题及答案

海淀区高三年级第一学期期末练习英语试题2015.121. My normal monthly emails to and ______ pen pals have disappeared with my tight schedule.A. inB. forC. fromD. through22. - Have you heard about the shark attack accident at the SeaWorld show?- Yea, how horrible! A trainer ______ in front of the audience.A. had been killedB. has been killedC. was killedD. is killed23. The Subway Line 16 ______ in Beijing is planned to open this year.A. being builtB. buildingC. builtD. to build24. This room isn’t actually ______ I wanted when I made my reservation.A. whatB. whereC. whichD. whether25. My boss is very generous, and he is ______ generous when we get a big order.A. veryB. mostC. onlyD. rather26. The spread of the Ebola virus in Nigeria is believed ______ by August, 2014.A. to be controlledB. to have been controlledC. to controlD. to have controlled27. We have an adviser on hand in this activity ______ you have any worries or problems.A. whenB. now thatC. thoughD. in case28. - Do I have to bring my camera tomorrow afternoon?- I think so. We ______ the Botanical Garden then.A. will be visitingB. are visitingC. have visitedD. visit29. - The zookeeper was really annoyed with me.- How could he have been if you ______ stones at the animals?A. didn’t throwB. don’t throwC. hadn’t thrownD. haven’t thrown30. Every Monday, my English teacher would cheerfully ask me ______ my weekend had been.A. thatB. ifC. whatD. how31. With doubts ______ through my mind, I felt it necessary to carry out a research.A. to runB. runC. runningD. having run32. - You seem busy these days.- Yes. I’m writing a story. You know, it’s really not easy to write ______ with attractive plots.A. thisB. oneC. itD. that33. According to the latest BBC news, a five-year-old boy from England ______ the youngest computer specialist in the world.A. becameB. becomesC. had becomeD. has become34. The glorious moment would live in my mind ______ our football team won the championship.A. whenB. whereC. thatD. which35. - Tom, why don’t we help our son work on his papers?- We’ve already done more than we ______. He is on his own this time.A. wouldB. shouldC. couldD. might完型填空He Had a GoIt was a cool spring evening in Melbourne, Australia. I drove to my boxing gym for a Friday night training session. After ______ (36) up, I started training. Then I noticed a tall and slim young man walking through the doors. There was something about him that caught my ______ (37).Before long, I realized that he might have a mental illness. Having volunteered for mental illness support groups, I really ______ (38) his problems when I looked at him.He paid for the session, put on a pair of gloves and then started hitting the punching bags. I watched him from a ______ (39) and wanted to help him to punch straighter and better. Then I felt it was best to leave that up to the trainer who was ______ (40) watching him.After a few seconds of punching the bag, he stopped and started staring at the ______ (41). The trainer went up to him and ______ (42) to help him. It was almost like he woke up from a dream. He ______ (43) eye contact with the ceiling at once.Then the bell rang and it was the end of the round. ______ (44) rounds we are required to do five pushups (俯卧撑), ______ (45) all the boys that were training that night did five pushups. He ______ (46) to complete his five pushups. The bell sounded again and the next round began. He punched the bags for a few seconds and then he ______ (47). This time he was staring at the walls which were decorated with boxing posters.It was clear to me that he could not ______ (48) for long.When I finished training, I decided to go up to him and offer him my help. I held the bag for him and asked him to punch. He ______ (49) the bag a few times and then stopped again.I smiled at him and asked, “Do you like boxing?”He replied with a very shy ______ (50) on his face, “Yes, boxing is alright.”What else could I do than ______ (51) this man and his willingness to give it a go? Most people put self-imposed (自我强加的) ______ (52) on their lives and stop themselves from having a go. I kept thinking about this man while admiring him for even turning up to a boxing gym, let alone training at what appeared to be his ______ (53).There are many lessons to learn from this man. What I ______ (54) admired about this man was that he had a go! That is what ______ (55) ordinariness from greatness.So what will you have a go at?36. A. lifting B. running C. warming D. going37. A. heart B. attention C. breath D. imagination38. A. experienced B. mentioned C. overcame D. understood39. A. distance B. box C. poster D. screen40. A. still B. even C. also D. ever41. A. bags B. walls C. ceiling D. trainer42. A. offered B. promised C. seemed D. planned43. A. made B. broke C. kept D. avoided44. A. Before B. Through C. During D. Between45. A. for B. but C. or D. so46. A. struggled B. preferred C. refused D. decided47. A. slowed B. stopped C. continued D. hesitated48. A. stand B. stay C. concentrate D. remember49. A. hit B. felt C. grasped D. watched50. A. view B. look C. sight D. scene51. A. accept B. appreciate C. motivate D. notice52. A. targets B. burdens C. limitations D. minds53. A. worst B. fullest C. greatest D. hardest54. A. really B. hardly C. merely D. nearly55. A. prevents B. protects C. transforms D. separates阅读理解 ASummer is slipping away from me. Some days, it makes me want to cry. Other days, I feel a sense of expectation within me just thinking about fall that makes me want to burst. Tonight, all five of us were in the family room doing our own things.At this moment, my littlest kid is my number one trouble and my number one joy. He has a tooth on the way and although it’s such a tiny thing, it’s causing so much grief. I’m holding him a lot and I’m not going to lie. I live for his af ternoon nap (小睡) so I’m able to actually get dressed and use the restroom.The big E is starting school soon. The other day, I found myself a bit depressed about the end of summer and the beginning of another school year. I looked out of our front window with eyes that were heavy and a bit teary. Then, I suddenly realized just how silly this end of summer depression of mine is. I can’t change time. But, I can change my emotions and my thoughts. I decided not to spend my final days of summer vacation walking around with a sad face. I decided to hug the last few days of summer and remind myself that before I know it, we will be back in our school routine and all will go well.This week we plan on meeting teachers. I’m taking my girl to have her nails done before her first day of kindergarten. We want to bake a few dozen cookies. We’ll take our evening walks as usual and stay up late. And last but not least, I’ll get school cloth ready, I’ll pack lunches and write lunch notes, we’ll read“The Kissing Hand,” l ike we normally do, and I’ll tuck (掖好被子) my third grader and kindergartener in their little beds before the big first day.Thank you summer, you’ve been warm and wonderful, you’ve been sweet and sticky, you’ve been refreshing and exactly what we need. And your sunsets have been amazing, so thank you.56. According to Paragraph 1, the author __________.A. feels excitedB. has mixed feelingsC. feels worriedD. has bad feelings57. How will the author spend the final days of the summer vacation?A. Live a simple life.B. Stay at home and relax herself.C. Treasure the vacation.D. Walk around with a depressed face.58. From the passage, we can learn that the author __________.A. is fond of reading novelsB. has two annoying childrenC. often takes evening walksD. has no time to get dressedBEver walked to the shops only to find, once there, you’ve completely forgotten what you went for? Or struggled to remember the name of an old f riend? For years we’ve accepted that a forgetful brain is as much a part of ageing as wrinkles and grey hair. But now a new book suggests that we’ve got it all wrong.According to The Secret Life of the Grown-up Brain, by science writer Barbara Strauch, when it comes to the important things, our brains actually get better with age. In fact, she argues that some studies have found that our brain hits its peak between our 40s and 60s –much later than previously thought.Furthermore, rather than losing many brain cells as we age, we retain them, and even produce new ones well into middle age. For years it’s been assumed that brain, much like the body, declines with age. But the longest, largest study into what happens to people as they age suggests otherwise.This continuing research has followed 6,000 people since 1956, testing them every seven years. It has found that on average, participants performed better on cognitive (认知的) tests in their 40s and 50s than they had done in their 20s. Specifically, order people did better on tests of vocabulary, verbal memory (how many words you can remember) and problem solving.Where they performed less well was number ability and perceptual speed – how fast you can push a button when ordered. However, with more complex tasks such as problem-solving and language, we are at our best at middle age and beyond. In short, researchers are now coming up with scientific proof that we do get wiser with age.Neuroscientists are also finding that we are happier with ageing. A recent US study found older people were much better at controlling and balancing their emotions. It is thought that when we’re younger we need to focus more on the negative aspects of life in order to learn about the possible dangers in the wo rld, but as we get older we’ve learned our lessons and are sub-consciously aware that we have less time left in life: therefore, it becomes more important for us to be happy.59. Barbara Strauch probably agrees that __________.A. the young are better at handling important thingsB. people’s brains work best between their 40s and 60sC. ageing leads to the decline of the function of the brainD. wrinkles and grey hair are the only symbols of ageing60. The continuing research has found older people perform better on __________.A. vocabulary testsB. number abilityC. perceptual speedD. body balance61. People are happier with age because __________.A. they learn to value the time leftB. they know how to share feelingsC. they cannot focus on negative aspectsD. they do not realize the possible dangers62. What is the main idea of the passage?A. People get wiser with age.B. People get more forgetful with age.C. People get happier with age.D. People get more self-aware with age.CEveryone procrastinates. We put things off because we don’t want to do them, or because we have too many other things on our plates. Putting things off – big or small –is part of being human. But procrastination does have consequences. When your procrastination leaves you feeling discouraged, it is time to take action, and one of the best ways to get rid of it is to make an un-scheduled.An un-schedule is a weekly calendar of all the ways in which your time is already accounted for. You consider not only your timed commitments such as classes and meetings, but also your untimed activities such as meals, exercise, time with friends, and the like. Once you have made your un-schedule, you may be able to see your time is often filled with more activities than you realize, for instance, that you really don’t have five hours to spend writing on the night before your paper is due. Pr ocrastinators’ views of time tend to be unrealistic, and the un-schedule can help you outline a realistic plan. By planning accordingly, you will not only get a better night’s sleep, you may also end up with a better paper.The un-schedule might also be a good way to get started on a larger project, such as a term paper or an honors paper. You may think that you have “all semester” to get the writing done, but if you really map out how much time you have available to write on a daily and weekly basis, you will see that you need to get started sooner, rather than later. In addition, the un-schedule may reveal especially busy weeks or months, which will help you budget time for long-term projects. Perhaps most importantly, the un-schedule can help you examine how you spend your time. Youmay be surprised at how much time you spend watching television, and decide to make a change. It’s especially important that you build time for fun activities into your un-schedule. Otherwise, you will procrastinate in order to steal time for relaxation.You can also use the un-schedule to record your progress towards your goal. Reward yourself for your small successes. Seeing what you’ve achieved will help you reinforce (强化) the productive behavior, and you will feel more motivated in the following process.As you explore ways to conquer procrastination, don’t expect overnight transformation. You developed the habit over a long time; you aren’t going stop ma gically. But you can change the behavior, bit by bit. If you start to make an un-schedule now, you will eventually develop new habits.63. From Paragraph 2, we can know that procrastinators __________.A. usually have sleeping problemsB. tend to be unrealistic in daily lifeC. spend more time in doing exerciseD. often fail to notice untimed activities64. Which of the following statements best reflects an un-schedule?A. “Now I have more time for fun.”B. “I can start my big project later.”C. “I’ll treat myself to a movie for my progress.”D. “I’m going to have more time to finish my paper.”65. According to the writer, people need to make an un-schedule because of their_______.A. interests in doing things differentlyB. determination to try out new thingsC. inability to manage time properlyD. lack of concentration on a project66. The author writes the passage to __________.A. show concernsB. offer suggestionsC. express dissatisfactionD. make commentsDI wish documentaries, not movies. I read history books, not fiction. I use every free moment to accomplish one of the tasks on my never-ending checklist, and I am completely filled with thoughts of productivity. An hour sleeping is an hour wasted. And like the rest of 21st century America, I like it. But this fixation on productivity is increasingly destroying character and transforming men into robots.New York Times columnist David Brooks warned American University students of this culturaldecline in a speech. “We cut off all things spiritual and emotional in a competitive urge to stand out”, he said, “The pressure to succeed professionally, to acquire skills, to do the things you need to do to succeed in an information age economy really became the overwhelming (难以应付的) pressure, and it sort of eclipses the thinking about character and morality.Many students happily go to college, viewing it as a next step on their rise to professional achievement. Forcing as many success-building activities into their schedules as they can, they enjoy keeping busy with little sleep. “Today’s outstanding kids are likely to spend their afternoons and weekends shuttling from one skill-improving activity to the next,” Brooks wrote in an article, “We fear failure more than we desire success.”A century ago, college was about character building. Today, our characters are in decline. We are experts on economics, material things and professional skills. We fail to discuss and understand relationships, emotions and all things spiritual. Philosophers Karl Popper divided the world into two categories: Clocks and Clouds. Clock problems are those that can be taken apart, examined and solved through deductive reasoning (演绎推理). Clouds cannot be taken apart. Cloud problems represent whole systems that need to be understood in a different way.“When we have a Cloud problem, we try to turn into a Clock problem,” Brooks said. And in a reason-centered culture, adding titles to one’s resume becomes a trend. A t American University, 85 percent of seniors (and 89 percent of business majors) graduate with at least one practical experience which is often helpful to a student’s future career, but can sometimes draw focus away from academics.To prevent the death of man’s character, Brooks urges rediscovering our human natures through falling in love. And by love he means love for a task, job, or another person. “Synchronicity is key to happiness,” he said. Rather than crazily increasing our long lists of accomplishments, we need to lose ourselves in what we do, and success will come on its own.67. From Paragraph 1, we can learn that people __________.A. are controlled by timeB. are keen on reading booksC. are changing their charactersD. are eager to achieve more68. In Paragraph 2, the underlined word “eclipses” means __________.A. deletesB. weakensC. worsensD. emphasizes69. The last paragraph mainly tells us that __________.A. love is more important than focusB. the focus on human natures countsC. more work contributes to happinessD. success comes from devotion to work.70. The purpose of this passage is to __________.A. bring awareness to character buildingB. stress the importance of productivityC. warn about the pressure to seek successD. criticize students’ desire for achievements七选五Weighing the OptionsMaking decisions when shopping is often a tough call. Even if you’re satis fied with the first dress you try on, would you go on looking for alternatives, comparing styles and prices, until literally dropped dead?Psychology researchers have studied how people make decisions and concluded there are two basic styles. “Maximizes” like to take their time and weigh a wide range of options, – sometimes every possible one –before choosing. “Satisficers” would rather be fast than thorough.__________ (71) So even if they see what would seem to meet their requirements, they can’t make a decision until after they’ve examined every option to make sure that they’re making the best possible choice. Researchers followed 548 job-seeking college seniors at 11 schools from October through their graduation in June. They found that the maximizers landed better jobs. __________ (72)“The maximizers is kicking himself because he can’t examine every option and at some point had to just pick something,” they say. “Maximizers make best decisions and end up feeling bad about them. __________ (73)”Satisficers also have high standards, but they are happier than maximizers. Maximizers tend to be more depressed and to report a lower satisfaction with life, his research found.Faced with so many choices in our lives, we need to learn how not to waste time and energy on our decision-making._________ (74) For instance, if you’re picking a restaurant for lunch meeting, first deciding on a certain part of town or type of cuisine can narrow your options.Once you’ve arrived at a decision, stick with it. __________ (75) To limit the number of options you can set a time for decision-making. Say you are buying a new bag, you could spend an amount of time studying features, price and value – but if you give yourself only five minutes to make a decis ion, and there are only bags you can consider, you’ll save time. You’ll be happierwith your decision, too.A. Maximizers are people who want the best.B. First of all, decrease your range of options.C. Comparing is often a must when you make a decision.D. Just accept that no decision is ever completely perfect.E. Satisficers make good decisions and end up feeling good.F. The other is to make decisions more accurately at the beginning.G. Their starting salaries were 20 percent higher but they felt worse about their jobs. WRITING 1 你的英国朋友Tom 将来你家共度除夕,你打算当天下午去地铁站接他。

北京市海淀区2015届高三上学期期中练习英语试题 Word版含答案

北京市海淀区2015届高三上学期期中练习英语试题 Word版含答案

海淀区2015高三年级第一学期期中练习英语本试卷共12页,共150分。

考试时间120分钟。

注意事项:1. 考生务必将答案答在答题卡上,在试卷上作答无效。

2. 答题前考生务必将答题卡上的姓名、准考证号用黑色字迹的签字笔填写。

3. 答题卡上选择题必须用2B铅笔作答,将选中项涂满涂黑,黑度以盖住框内字母为准,修改时用橡皮擦除干净。

非选择题必须用黑色字迹的签字笔按照题号顺序在各题目的答题区域内作答,束在对应的答题区域内作答或超出答题区域作答的均不得分。

第一部分:听力理解(共三节,30分)第一节(共5小题;每小题l 5分,共7 5分)听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一道小题,从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。

听完每段对话后,你将有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话你将听一遍。

1. How does the woman feel now?A.Nerous B.Well C. Bad2. Where does the man plan to go?A. FranceB. AustraliaC. Korea3. What was the stadium used for in the past?A Basketball matchesB Football matchesC Racing events4. What kind of vegetable is expensive in the woman's country?A OnionsB CarrotsC Peas5. When should the speakers hand in the project?A On Friday afternoonB On Monday morningC On the weekend第二节(共10小题;每小题l_5分,共15分)听下面4段对话或独自。

每段对话或独白后有几道小题,从每题所给的A、B、C选项中选出最佳选项。

北京市海淀区2015届高三下学期期末练习英语试题及答案

北京市海淀区2015届高三下学期期末练习英语试题及答案

北京市海淀区2015届高三下学期期末练习英语试题本试卷共12页,共150分。

考试时长120分钟。

注意事项:1.考生务必将答案答在答题卡上,在试卷上作答无效。

2.答题前考生务必将答题卡上的姓名、准考证号用黑色字迹的签字笔填写。

3.答题卡上选择题必须用2B铅笔作答,将选中项涂满涂黑,黑度以盖住框内字母为准,修改时用橡皮擦除干净。

非选择题必须用黑色字迹的签字笔按照题号顺序在各题目的答题区域内作答,未在对应的答题区域内作答或超出答题区域作答的均不得分。

第一部分:听力理解(共三节,30分)第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,共7.5分)听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一道小题,从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。

听完每段对话后,你将有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话你将听一遍。

1. What musical instrument can the woman play?A. The guitar.B. The violin.C. The piano.2. Where does the conversation probably take place?A. At home.B. In a shop.C. In a restaurant.3. What will the woman probably do on Thursday?A. Have dinner with the manB. Go to a classical concert.C. Prepare for a job interview.4. What does the man think of the woman in language learning?A. Smart.B. Talented.C. Hard-working.5. What was wrong with the woman’s watch?A. 5 minutes fast.B. 15 minutes slow.C. 15 minutes fast.第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分,共15分)听下面4段对话或独白。

北京市海淀区2015年届高中高三下学期期末学习练习英语试卷试题及答案

北京市海淀区2015年届高中高三下学期期末学习练习英语试卷试题及答案

北京市海淀区2015 届高三放学期期末练习英语试题本试卷共12 页,共 150 分。

考试时长120 分钟。

注意事项:1.考生务势必答案答在答题卡上,在试卷上作答无效。

2.答题前考生务势必答题卡上的姓名、准考据号用黑色笔迹的署名笔填写。

3.答题卡上选择题一定用2B 铅笔作答,将选中项涂满涂黑,黑度以遮住框内字母为准,改正时用橡皮擦除洁净。

非选择题一定用黑色笔迹的署名笔依据题号次序在各题目的答题地区内作答,未在对应的答题地区内作答或高出答题地区作答的均不得分。

第一部分:听力理解(共三节,30 分)第一节(共 5 小题;每题 1.5 分,共 7.5 分)听下边 5 段对话。

每段对话后有一道小题,从每题所给的 A 、 B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。

听完每段对话后,你将有10 秒钟的时间往返答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话你将听一遍。

1.What musical instrument can the woman play?A. The guitar.B. The violin.C. The piano.2.Where does the conversation probably take place?A. At home.B. In a shop.C. In a restaurant.3.What will the woman probably do on Thursday?A. Have dinner with the manB. Go to a classical concert.C. Prepare for a job interview.4.What does the man think of the woman in language learning?A. Smart.B. Talented.C. Hard-working.5.What was wrong with the woman’ s watch?A. 5 minutes fast.B. 15 minutes slow.C. 15 minutes fast.第二节(共10 小题;每题 1.5 分,共 15 分)听下边 4 段对话或独白。

2015海淀区高三英语查漏补缺试题2015海淀区高三英语查漏补缺试题

2015海淀区高三英语查漏补缺试题2015海淀区高三英语查漏补缺试题

海淀区高三英语查漏补缺题(2015.05.15)应用文写作一、假定你是李华,Tom是你在美国的笔友。

美国学校实行走班制,他想了解你校班级授课制。

请回一封邮件,介绍中国的班级授课制。

内容应包括:•特点及优势(班级固定、设班主任、同学关系等);•班上最难忘的一次活动;•最需要改进的一个方面;•想了解对方的情况。

Dear Tom,Thank you for your e-mail. The educational systems in our two countries are quite different. In our school, each student belongs to a fixed class. We have all the lessons together in the fixed class. Each class has a head teacher. Not only does he teach us one subject but also he takes care of our daily life at school. All the classmates stay together for three years like brothers and sisters in a big family, thus enjoying a very good relationship. We hold a lot of activities inside our class. Last year’s picnic impressed everyone in our class. We sang, danced, and played games. What great fun!However, sometimes our head teacher watches us so strictly that we are not allowed some more creative projects. How about your system? Could you give me a brief introduction?Yours sincerely,Li Hua1二、假定你是李华,最近你的英国网友Julier在社区志愿者服务工作中右脚受伤,不能继续做志愿者工作,为此心情沮丧。

2015年1月北京市海淀区高三英语期末测试试题

2015年1月北京市海淀区高三英语期末测试试题

21. My normal monthly emails to and ______ pen pals have disappeared with my tight schedule.A. inB. forC. fromD. through22. - Have you heard about the shark attack accident at the SeaWorld show?- Yea, how horrible! A trainer ______ in front of the audience.A. had been killedB. has been killedC. was killedD. is killed23. The Subway Line 16 ______ in Beijing is planned to open this year.A. being builtB. buildingC. builtD. to build24. This room isn’t actually ______ I wanted when I made my reservation.A. whatB. whereC. whichD. whether25. My boss is very generous, and he is ______ generous when we get a big order.A. veryB. mostC. onlyD. rather26. The spread of the Ebola virus in Nigeria is believed ______ by August, 2014.A. to be controlledB. to have been controlledC. to controlD. to have controlled27. We have an adviser on hand in this activity ______ you have any worries or problems.A. whenB. now thatC. thoughD. in case28. - Do I have to bring my camera tomorrow afternoon?- I think so. We ______ the Botanical Garden then.A. will be visitingB. are visitingC. have visitedD. visit29. - The zookeeper was really annoyed with me.- How could he have been if you ______ stones at the animals?A. didn’t throwB. don’t throwC. hadn’t thrownD. haven’t thrown30. Every Monday, my English teacher would cheerfully ask me ______ my weekend had been.A. thatB. ifC. whatD. how31. With doubts ______ through my mind, I felt it necessary to carry out a research.A. to runB. runC. runningD. having run32. - You seem busy these days.- Yes. I’m writing a story. You know, it’s really not easy to write ______ with attractive plots.A. thisB. oneC. itD. that33. According to the latest BBC news, a five-year-old boy from England ______ the youngest computer specialist in the world.A. becameB. becomesC. had becomeD. has become34. The glorious moment would live in my mind ______ our football team won the championship.A. whenB. whereC. thatD. which35. - Tom, why don’t we help our son work on his papers?- We’ve already done more th an we ______. He is on his own this time.A. wouldB. shouldC. couldD. might完型填空He Had a GoIt was a cool spring evening in Melbourne, Australia. I drove to my boxing gym for a Friday night training session. After ______ (36) up, I started training. Then I noticed a tall and slim young man walking through the doors. There was something about him that caught my ______ (37).Before long, I realized that he might have a mental illness. Having volunteered for mental illness support groups, I really ______ (38) his problems when I looked at him.He paid for the session, put on a pair of gloves and then started hitting the punching bags. I watched him from a ______ (39) and wanted to help him to punch straighter and better. Then I felt it was best to leave that up to the trainer who was ______ (40) watching him.After a few seconds of punching the bag, he stopped and started staring at the ______ (41). The trainer went up to him and ______ (42) to help him. It was almost like he woke up from a dream. He ______ (43) eye contact with the ceiling at once.Then the bell rang and it was the end of the round. ______ (44) rounds we are required to do five pushups (俯卧撑), ______ (45) all the boys that were training that night did five pushups. He ______ (46) to complete his five pushups. The bell sounded again and the next round began. He punched the bags for a few seconds and then he ______ (47). This time he was staring at the walls which were decorated with boxing posters.It was clear to me that he could not ______ (48) for long.When I finished training, I decided to go up to him and offer him my help. I held the bag for him and asked him to punch. He ______ (49) the bag a few times and then stopped again.I smiled at him and asked, “Do you like boxing?”He replied with a very shy ______ (50) on his face, “Yes, boxing is alright.”What else could I do than ______ (51) this man and his willingness to give it a go? Most people put self-imposed (自我强加的) ______ (52) on their lives and stop themselves from having a go. I kept thinking about this man while admiring him for even turning up to a boxing gym, let alone training at what appeared to be his ______ (53).There are many lessons to learn from this man. What I ______ (54) admired about this man was that he had a go! That is what ______ (55) ordinariness from greatness.So what will you have a go at?36. A. lifting B. running C. warming D. going37. A. heart B. attention C. breath D. imagination38. A. experienced B. mentioned C. overcame D. understood39. A. distance B. box C. poster D. screen40. A. still B. even C. also D. ever41. A. bags B. walls C. ceiling D. trainer42. A. offered B. promised C. seemed D. planned43. A. made B. broke C. kept D. avoided44. A. Before B. Through C. During D. Between45. A. for B. but C. or D. so46. A. struggled B. preferred C. refused D. decided47. A. slowed B. stopped C. continued D. hesitated48. A. stand B. stay C. concentrate D. remember49. A. hit B. felt C. grasped D. watched50. A. view B. look C. sight D. scene51. A. accept B. appreciate C. motivate D. notice52. A. targets B. burdens C. limitations D. minds53. A. worst B. fullest C. greatest D. hardest54. A. really B. hardly C. merely D. nearly55. A. prevents B. protects C. transforms D. separates阅读理解 ASummer is slipping away from me. Some days, it makes me want to cry. Other days, I feel a sense of expectation within me just thinking about fall that makes me want to burst. Tonight, all five of us were in the family room doing our own things.At this moment, my littlest kid is my number one trouble and my number one joy. He has a tooth on the way and although it’s such a tiny thing, it’s causing so much grief. I’m holding hi m a lot and I’m not going to lie. I live for his afternoon nap (小睡) so I’m able to actually get dressed and use the restroom.The big E is starting school soon. The other day, I found myself a bit depressed about the end of summer and the beginning of another school year. I looked out of our front window with eyes that were heavy and a bit teary. Then, I suddenly realized just how silly this end of summer depression of mine is. I can’t change time. But, I can change my emotions and my thoughts. I decided not to spend my final days of summer vacation walking around with a sad face. I decided to hug the last few days of summer and remind myself that before I know it, we will be back in our school routine and all will go well.This week we plan on meeting t eachers. I’m taking my girl to have her nails done before her first day of kindergarten. We want to bake a few dozen cookies. We’ll take our evening walks as usual and stay up late. And last but not least, I’ll get school cloth ready, I’ll pack lunches and write lunch notes, we’ll read“The Kissing Hand,”like we normally do, and I’ll tuck (掖好被子) my third grader and kindergartener in their little beds before the big first day.Thank you summer, you’ve been warm and wonderful, you’ve been sweet and sticky, you’ve been refreshing and exactly what we need. And your sunsets have been amazing, so thank you.56. According to Paragraph 1, the author __________.A. feels excitedB. has mixed feelingsC. feels worriedD. has bad feelings57. How will the author spend the final days of the summer vacation?A. Live a simple life.B. Stay at home and relax herself.C. Treasure the vacation.D. Walk around witha depressed face.58. From the passage, we can learn that the author __________.A. is fond of reading novelsB. has two annoying childrenC. often takes evening walksD. has notime to get dressed BEver walked to the shops only to find, once there, you’ve completely forgotten what you went for? Or struggled to remember the name of an old friend? For years we’ve accepted that a forgetful brain is as much a part of ageing as wrinkles and grey hair. But now a new book suggests that we’ve got it all wrong. According to The Secret Life of the Grown-up Brain, by science writer Barbara Strauch, when it comes to the important things, our brains actually get better with age. In fact, she argues that some studies have found that our brain hits its peak between our 40s and 60s – much later than previously thought. Furthermore, rather than losing many brain cells as we age, we retain them, and even produce new ones well into middle age. For years it’s been assumed that brain, much like the body, declines with age. But the longest, largest study into what happens to people as they age suggests otherwise.This continuing research has followed 6,000 people since 1956, testing them every seven years. It has found that on average, participants performed better on cognitive (认知的) tests in their 40s and 50s than they had done in their 20s. Specifically, order people did better on tests of vocabulary, verbal memory (how many words you can remember) and problem solving.Where they performed less well was number ability and perceptual speed – how fast you can push a button when ordered. However, with more complex tasks such as problem-solving and language, we are at our best at middle age and beyond. In short, researchers are now coming up with scientific proof that we do get wiser with age.Neuroscientists are also finding that we are happier with ageing. A recent US study found older people were much better at controlling and balancing their emotions. It is thought that when we’re younger we need to focus more on the negative aspects of life in order to learn about the possible dangers in the world, but as we get older we’ve lea rned our lessons and are sub-consciously aware that we have less time left in life: therefore, it becomes more important for us to be happy.59. Barbara Strauch probably agrees that __________.A. the young are better at handling important thingsB. people’s brains work best between their 40s and 60sC. ageing leads to the decline of the function of the brainD. wrinkles and grey hair are the only symbols of ageing60. The continuing research has found older people perform better on __________.A. vocabulary testsB. number abilityC. perceptual speedD. body balance61. People are happier with age because __________.A. they learn to value the time leftB. they know how to share feelingsC. they cannot focus on negative aspectsD. they do not realize the possible dangers62. What is the main idea of the passage?A. People get wiser with age.B. People get more forgetful with age.C. People get happier with age.D. People get more self-aware with age.CEveryone procrastinates. We put things off because we don’t want to do them, or because we have too many other things on our plates. Putting things off –big or small –is part of being human. But procrastination does have consequences. When your procrastination leaves you feeling discouraged, it is time to take action, and one of the best ways to get rid of it is to make an un-scheduled.An un-schedule is a weekly calendar of all the ways in which your time is already accounted for. You consider not only your timed commitments such as classes and meetings, but also your untimed activities such as meals, exercise, time with friends, and the like. Once you have made your un-schedule, you may be able to see your time is often filled with more activities than you realize, for instance, that you really don’t have five hours to spend writing on the night before your paper is due. Procrastinators’ views of time tend to be unrealistic, and the un-schedule can help you outline a realistic plan. By planning accordingly, you will not only get a better night’s sleep, you may also end up with a better paper.The un-schedule might also be a good way to get started on a larger project, such as a term paper or an honors paper. You may think that you have “all semester” to get the writing done, but if you really map out how much time you have available to write on a daily and weekly basis, you will see that you need to get started sooner, rather than later. In addition, the un-schedule may reveal especially busy weeks or months, which will help you budget time for long-term projects.Perhaps most importantly, the un-schedule can help you examine how you spend your time. You may be surprised at how much time you spend watching television, and decide to make a change. It’s especially important that you build time for fun activities into your un-schedule. Otherwise, you will procrastinate inorder to steal time for relaxation.You can also use the un-schedule to record your progress towards your goal. Reward yourself for your small successes. Seeing what you’ve achieved wi ll help you reinforce (强化) the productive behavior, and you will feel more motivated in the following process.As you explore ways to conquer procrastination, don’t expect overnight transformation. You developed the habit over a long time; you aren’t going stop magically. But you can change the behavior, bit by bit. If you start to make an un-schedule now, you will eventually develop new habits.63. From Paragraph 2, we can know that procrastinators __________.A. usually have sleeping problemsB. tend to be unrealistic in daily lifeC. spend more time in doing exerciseD. often fail to notice untimed activities64. Which of the following statements best reflects an un-schedule?A. “Now I have more time for fun.”B. “I can start my big project later.”C. “I’ll treat myself to a movie for my progress.”D. “I’m going to have more time to finish my paper.”65. According to the writer, people need to make an un-schedule because of their __________.A. interests in doing things differentlyB. determination to try out new thingsC. inability to manage time properlyD. lack of concentration on a project66. The author writes the passage to __________.A. show concernsB. offer suggestionsC. express dissatisfactionD. make commentsDI wish documentaries, not movies. I read history books, not fiction. I use every free moment to accomplish one of the tasks on my never-ending checklist, and I am completely filled with thoughts of productivity. An hour sleeping is an hour wasted. And like the rest of 21st century America, I like it. But this fixation on productivity is increasingly destroying character and transforming men into robots.New York Times columnist David Brooks warned American University students of this cultural decline in a sp eech. “We cut off all things spiritual and emotional in a competitive urge to stand out”, he said, “The pressure to succeed professionally, to acquire skills, to do the things you need to do to succeed in an information age economy really became the overwhelming (难以应付的) pressure, and it sort of eclipses the thinking about character and morality.Many students happily go to college, viewing it as a next step on their rise to professional achievement. Forcing as many success-building activities into their schedules as they can, they enjoy keeping busy with little sleep. “Today’s outstanding kids are likely to spend their afternoons and weekends shuttling from one skill-improving activity to the next,” Brooks wrote in an article, “We fear failure more tha n we desire success.”A century ago, college was about character building. Today, our characters are in decline. We are experts on economics, material things and professional skills. We fail to discuss and understand relationships, emotions and all things spiritual. Philosophers Karl Popper divided the world into two categories: Clocks and Clouds. Clock problems are those that can be taken apart, examined and solved through deductive reasoning (演绎推理). Clouds cannot be taken apart. Cloud problems represent whole systems that need to be understood in a different way.“When we have a Cloud problem, we try to turn into a Clock problem,” Brooks said. And in a reason-centered culture, adding titles to one’s resume becomes a trend. At American University, 85 percentof seniors (and 89 percent of business majors) graduate with at least one practical experience which is often helpful to a student’s future career, but can sometimes draw focus away from academics.T o prevent the death of man’s character, Bro oks urges rediscovering our human natures through falling in love. And by love he means love for a task, job, or another person. “Synchronicity is key to happiness,” he said. Rather than crazily increasing our long lists of accomplishments, we need to lose ourselves in what we do, and success will come on its own.67. From Paragraph 1, we can learn that people __________.A. are controlled by timeB. are keen on reading booksC. are changing their charactersD. are eager to achieve more68. I n Paragraph 2, the underlined word “eclipses” means __________.A. deletesB. weakensC. worsensD. emphasizes69. The last paragraph mainly tells us that __________.A. love is more important than focusB. the focus on human natures countsC. more work contributes to happinessD. success comes from devotion to work.70. The purpose of this passage is to __________.A. bring awareness to character buildingB. stress the importance of productivityC. warn about the pressure to seek successD. criticize students’desire for achievements七选五Weighing the OptionsMaking decisions when sh opping is often a tough call. Even if you’re satisfied with the first dress you try on, would you go on looking for alternatives, comparing styles and prices, until literally dropped dead? Psychology researchers have studied how people make decisions and concluded there are two basic styles. “Maximizes” like to take their time and weigh a wide range of option s, – sometimes every possible one –before choosing. “Satisficers” would rather be fast than thorough.__________ (71) So even if they see what would seem to meet their requirements, they can’t make a decision until after they’ve examined every option to make sure that they’re making the best possible choice. Researchers followed 548 job-seeking college seniors at 11 schools from October through their graduation in June. They found that the maximizers landed better jobs. __________ (72)“The maximizers is kicking himself because he can’t examine every option and at some point had to just pick something,” they say. “Maximizers make best decisions and end up feeling bad about them. __________ (73)”Satisficers also have high standards, but they are happier than maximizers. Maximizers tend to be more depressed and to report a lower satisfaction with life, his research found.Faced with so many choices in our lives, we need to learn how not to waste time and energy on our decision-making._________ (74) For instance, if you’re picking a restaurant for lunch meeting, first deciding on a certain part of town or type of cuisine can narrow your options.Once you’ve arrived at a decision, stick with it. __________ (75) To limit the number of options you can set a time for decision-making. Say you are buying a new bag, you could spend an amount of time studying features, price and value – but if you give yourself only five minutes to make a decision, and there are only bags you can consider, you’ll save time. You’ll be happier with your decision, too.A. Maximizers are people who want the best.B. First of all, decrease your range of options.C. Comparing is often a must when you make a decision.D. Just accept that no decision is ever completely perfect.E. Satisficers make good decisions and end up feeling good.F. The other is to make decisions more accurately at the beginning.G. Their starting salaries were 20 percent higher but they felt worse about their jobs.WRITING 1 你的英国朋友Tom 将来你家共度除夕,你打算当天下午去地铁站接他。

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单项填空1. Here is the book. The title :A Complete Guide to Fitness, Health and Beauty.A. readsB. readC. is readD. was read2. Don't worry too much about the paper. It is the content is really important.A. whereB. thatC. whatD. which3. A new smartphone App will do math homework for kids, it's not too complex.A. ifB. even ifC. becauseD. though4. The UK used to require fixed book prices, but no longer .A. hasB. doesC. didD. had5. The German sportswear companies Puma and Adidas are to end an argument 60 years agoby their founding brothers.A. to startB. having startedC. startingD. started6. —Why didn't you take English as your major?—I wanted to, but my parents me. .A. would have killedB. would killC. had killedD. will kill7. A kid likes a book cover is colorful.A. thatB. whichC. whe nD. whose8. He told us his story and nobody doubted it was true.A. howB. thatC. whatD. whether9. —Could you please tell me if the Miami flight will be arriving on time?—Yes, sir. It be arriving in about 10 minutes.A. shouldB. mayC. canD. must10. —I just heard that the tickets for tonight‘s show have been sold out.— Oh, no! I forward to that.A. have been lookingB. was lookingC. am lookingD. look11. A young man through a wood when he saw a ring lying on the ground.A. walkedB. was walkingC. has walkedD. was to walk12. We have no idea he will come to attend the meeting tomorrow.A. whichB. whenC. whetherD. what13. Whenever you feel tired and blue, remember there is a place you call home.A. whatB. whereC. whenD. which14. It is said that most wild animals will not attack people they are cornered.A. whileB. sinceC. unlessD. once15. If he had not joined the army, he alive now.A. would beB. will beC. would have beenD. is16. with endless work, most of which is done in vain, some of the adult are confused of their goals of life.A. OccupyingB. OccupiedC. To occupyD. Having occupied17. The most successful students are usually ________ who come to all the classes.A. thatB. thoseC. themD. one18. — Hello, may I speak to Mr. Black?—Sorry. You the wrong number. We don‘t have a Mr. Black here.A. could dialB. must have dialedC. would dialD. should have dialed19. When I was young, I with my grandma for several years, which is unforgettable.A. livedB. have livedC. was livedD. had lived20. — I promise Shirley get a new iPod on her birthday.— Will it be a big surprise to her?A. shouldB. mustC. wouldD. shall21. Leave me alone. I an article all the afternoon and haven‘t finished yet.A. writeB. have been writingC. have writtenD. wrote22. it rain tomorrow, we would have to cancel the football match.A. ShouldB. WouldC. WillD. Were23. With some books badly needed , she hurried to the bookstore.A. buyingB. boughtC. to buyD. buy24. ---Look, what a mess in the kitchen!---I cooking fish in a new way and I really have no time to tidy it up now.A. triedB. had triedC. will tryD. have been trying25. ---Why should you be so late today ?---I got stuck in the heavy traffic, or I here earlier.A. had arrivedB. arrivedC. would arriveD. would have arrived阅读理解1. What type of document is the first passage?A. A ticket to a sports competition.B. An invitation to a family party.C. A free transportation ticket.D. An offer to join an event.2. The letter mainly wants to _________ .A. thank Brommer, Inc. for its sponsorshipB. ask about team members' shirt sizeC. answer a question concerning group registrationD. request a registration fee from Keith D'Angelo3. What is required to ―participate as a team‖?A. Each team must raise the minimum $20 registration fee.B. There is a minimum group size.C. Participants must come from Pueblo County.D. Questions must be asked and answered online.BDear Ms.Smith,It is with great interest and enthusiasm that I am applying for the arts education internship (实习)advertised in Sunday‘s New York Times. This position is exactly what I am looking for and an ideal opportunity for me to use my knowledge,educational background and experience.My arts education at Pratt Institute has helped me develop a firm foundation in the arts. The courses I have completed at Pratt,along with my study abroad in Paris,has prepared me well for a position in arts education. I have always enjoyed a passion for the arts but my undergraduate (本科)education has taken my interest to a whole new level. I not only enjoy doing art but I find myself even more enthusiastic when I have the opportunity to teach what I have learned.For the past two summers I have worked directly with children at City Arts. These experiences were amazing since my responsibilities included planning and directing major projects that were planned for the summer program that goes on each year for local children interested in the arts. I was given a concept at the beginning of each summer and I had complete control of how the projects were to be completed. The children were the creative force and often were the inspiration for the artwork that was eventually presented to the public.I am very excited about the summer opportunity with the Children‘s Museum of the Arts since I know that I can definitely make a positive contribution while doing what I love—teaching art to children. I will contact you in one week to discuss my candidacy(候选资格)and see if you have any questions about my education or experience. Thank you for your time and consideration.Sincerely,Samantha R.Gray1. What is Gray‘s purpose of writing this letter?A. To advertise for herself in New York Times.B. To show her great enthusiasm for City Arts.C. To obtain the chance of teaching art to children.D. To prove her successful educational experiences.2. Paragraph 2 mainly tells us that _______________.A. Gray tries to find a chance to devote her rich art knowledge to childrenB. Gray has gotten her undergraduate education at college in ParisC. Gray had given up the art courses at Pratt Institute and left for ParisD. the education Gray has received makes her optimistic about the opportunity3. Which of the following isn‘t mentioned by Gray in Paragraph 3?A. Her management ability.B. Her family background.C. Her love for children.D. Her working experience.CIn December of 1992.I was a happy husband and father of two young children. A month later,I was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia(急性白血病).After two years of chemo(化疗)that helped control the disease,my body was weak and lifeless. I felt as if I were a puppet who needed help to lift his arms or hold up his head.I began to run. After six months my strength had come back. On one of my runs,one where I felt I could run forever,I decided I was going to try to run a marathon.After telling my Dad about my plan,he told me of a program that trains people to run a marathon,while raising funds for Leukemia research at the same time. So that summer,through the Leukemia Society‘s Team in Training program,I started to train for the Marine Corps Marathon. During mile after mile of uncertainty,the day finally came to run the marathon.On October 27,1996,at 8 A.M.,along with l9,000 other brave souls I started on a 26.2-mile journey that I will never forget.I first saw my wife Patty at the six-mile mark . She seemed happy that I was still looking as if I knew what I was doing,and having a good time doing it. At Mile l7,my mind was going back to those two horrible years that tried to bring my family and me down. I saw her again. The concern in her face told me she knew I was starting to struggle. I felt as if we were thinking the same,nine more miles and these last few years will be behind us.That thought alone pulled me forward. Mile 22,23,slowing but going,24,25,then there it was. The Iwo Jima War Memorial. I have seen nothing so grand and inspiring in my life. Three hours and forty-one minutes after I started,I crossed what I think has to be the most fitting finish line in all of road racing!That night the Leukemia Society gave me a pin at a post-race party that simply says,―Leukemia 26.2‖.If God wills,my cancer may once again take away my hair and my strength,maybe even my life. But it can never take away my pin,or the fact that I am a marathoner.1. The writer decided to run a marathon because __________ .A. he wanted to raise money for Leukemia researchB. he believed he was able to take the challengeC. he hoped to recover his strength through trainingD. his dad knew about the race and made the suggestion2. Which statement is RIGHT about the writer?A. He has always been dreaming of becoming a marathoner.B. The training he took that summer well prepared him for the race.C. Those running in the race were mostly Leukemia patients like him .D. His wife was with him during the marathon to give him support.3. Why does the writer think the finish line is the most fitting?A. Because running a marathon is the most suitable sport for him.B. Because the memorial is the most powerful construction he has seen.C. Because he considers it a victory over his disease to finish the race.D. Because 26.2 miles is the most reasonable distance for road racing.4. Which of the following can best describe the writer?A. Optimistic and outspokenB. Strong-willed and determinedC. Generous and easy-goingD. Brave and warm-heartedDCoral reefs(珊瑚礁)are not just beautiful to look at,but also very useful. They shelter nearly 25%of ocean life and provide food for billions of people. However, like many other species,this amazing ecosystem(生态系统)is in danger of dying out!There are two main reasons for the destruction—the rising carbon dioxide levels caused by global warming as well as human influences like bottom operation. While not much can be done about the former,the loss caused by the latter can be reduced.Bottom operation involves dropping nets to the ocean bed and then dragging them up when filled with fish. This action damaged the ocean floor,causing the coral branches to separate from the reefs. While that is very discouraging,the good news is that if these branches are found quickly,they can be saved. At present,that work is being performed by volunteerdivers. But the method has only limited success because they cannot stay long underwater, nor reach depths of over 200 meters where some of the deep-sea coral grows.However,this is not the case for Coralbots—the robots that can constantly seek out broken branches. A team of ‗coralbots‘,each individually working to simple rules will piece together damaged bits of coral, allowing them to regrow. They are programmed to be able to distinguish between other things and the coral. The robots work together in groups,similar to bees. If one coralbot is damaged then the others will still be able to complete the task.Dr Lea-Anne Henry said:―The project of using coralbots offers us the possibility to restore(修复)the function of reefs. It is in the final stage of testing. Once ready, the researchers hope to build hundreds of them and use them effectively in the waters off Scotland and then hopefully in the oceans across the world.‖1. Which of the following is a cause of the danger that coral reefs are facing?A. The appearance of new creatures.B. The seriously polluted sea water.C. The activities of volunteer divers.D. Human activities like bottom operation.2. Compared with volunteer divers,coralbots ______________.A. can stay longer underwaterB. must work as bees doC. can distinguish what is coralD. can never be damaged3. The underlined word ―them‖ in the last paragraph refers to ______________.A. CoralbotsB. Broken branchesC. Working beesD. Bits of coral4. We can infer from the passage that _______________.A. bottom operation has affected most underwater creaturesB. broken branches of coral can regrow if saved in timeC. hundreds of the coralbots have worked well in the oceansD. with the coralbots all damaged coral reefs can be restoredEFilm director James Cameron first became interested in sea exploration when he was a little boy. His love for the ocean grew after he made the 1989 undersea adventure film The Abyss and the 1997 blockbuster Titanic,one of the most successful movies of all time. Following that big success,James Cameron decided to put his film career on hold to become an explorer.In 2012,James Cameron made a journey to the deepest spot in the Mariana Trench,known as Challenger Deep. And now the great journey has been made into a documentary film,named James Cameron‘s Deep-sea Challenger 3D.In James Cameron‘s fantasy films,such as Avatar and The Abyss,the unexplored areas are decorated in colors and full of danger. But on his dive into Challenger Deep,the reality proved far different: white, deserted and dull.―I felt like I had gone to another planet,‖ Cameron said after returning from the cold and dark place in the Western Pacific Ocean,nearly 7 miles below the surface. ―I really have a sense of being separated and realize how tiny I am down in this big, blac k and unexplored place.‖Cameron captured(获取)the moon-like landscape of the deep sea and documented the sea creatures he observed in the ocean.James Cameron‘s Deep—sea Challenger 3D tells the story of Cameron‘ s journey. It is a film about determination,danger and the ocean‘s greatest depths. The movie shows a unique insight into Cameron‘s world when he makes his dream a reality and makes history by becoming the first person to travel alone to the deepest point on the planet.It‘s an excitin g film and inspiring reminder that our beautiful planet still has a lot to explore.1. When did James Cameron become interested in the ocean?A. When he was in his childhood.B. After his films The Abyss and Titanic.C. After he achieved great Success in movies.D. When he began to explore the deep sea alone.2. What is the unexplored ocean like?A. Colorful and dangerous.B. Boring and deserted.C. White and attractive.D. Small and dull.3. What can we know about James Cameron‘s Deep-sea Challenger 3D?A. It is a film about the exploration of ocean creatures.B. It is a story about Cameron‘s film-making dream.C. It aims to attract more people to explore the deep sea.D. It tells us about James‘ journey into Challenger Deep.4. What is the best title for this passage?A. The great dream of a film directorB. A film director exploring deep seaC. James Cameron and his documentary filmD. The first person to make films about the deep seaFIf you‘re secretly worried ab out your smartphone addiction, then the new NoPhone might be just the thing you need. It looks and feels exactly like a smartphone,but it does nothing. It's just a piece of plastic that you can carry around in your hand to fool yourself.Dutch designer Lngmar Larsen came up with the idea as a joke along with his two friends. To their great surprise,the idea received a lot of attention online and people from all over the world started placing requests for NoPhones of their own. So that‘s when the three frien ds decided to turn to collect enough fund for mass production.NoPhone is currently a prototype(模型)that will cost only $12 once it hits the market. It is 5.5 inches high,2.6 inches wide and 0.29 inches thick, bringing it quite close to the latest smartpho nes on the market. It is described as ―battery free‖,―no upgrades necessary‖,―shatterproof(抗震)‖, ―waterproof'‘ and ―an alternative to constant hand-to-phone contact that allows you to stay connected with the real world‖.―Phone addiction is everywhere.‖ the designers insist. ―It‘s ruining your dates. It‘s distracting you at concerts. It‘s blocking sidewalks. Now, there is a real solution. With a thin,light and completely wireless design, the NoPhone acts as a substitute to any smart mobile device, enabling you to always have a phone to hold without giving up potential engagement with your direct environment.‖If you‘re interested in NoPhone, but concerned about not being able to take selfies(自拍) anymore. Don‘t feel upset. The makers do have an upgrade at no extra charge—the mirror sticker. That way, they say, you can enjoy ‗real-time‘ selfies with your friends when they‘re standing right behind you.1. What can NoPhone do for people according to the text?A. It is actually a new kind of real smartphone.B. It can help us stay away from the real world.C. It helps get rid of people‘s smartphone addiction.D. It‘s just a piece of plastic and can do nothing.2. What is Paragraph 3 mainly about?A. The size of Nophone.B. The inventors of Nophone.C. The material of Nophone.D. A brief description of Nophone.3. What can we learn from the passage?A. NoPhone has received unexpected attention.B. NoPhone can completely replace smartphones.C. The designers have made lots of money from Nophone.D. NoPhone is able to take selfies as smartphones do.4. What type of writing is this passage?A. A travel guide.B. A scientific report.C. A medical record.D. An official document.第二节1Do you ever do homework while listening to music, or watch TV while texting friend? It may seem like an obvious question since most of us multitask all the time.But according to a recent study published in PLOS ONE, using a number of media devices at the same time could be changing our brains.Researchers first asked 75 adults about how often they spent time multitasking between different kinds of media.71 Those who reported heavier media multitasking had less gray matter in their brains. Gray matter is the part of the brain that helps to deal with information and control emotions. 72 We can‘t be sure, according to researchers. They say that the results only show a link. They are unsure whether multitasking reduces gray matter.―Media multitasking is becoming more popular in our lives and there is increasing concern about its influence on our well-being,‖ said British scientist Kep Kee Loh, who directed the study. Loh says that more study is needed to support the idea that our behaviors are changing our brains. 73 In 2012,a study by Michigan State University in the US found that people using several media devices at the same time were more likely to be depressed.74 But no matter what, you should consider limiting yourself to one screen at a time, the Huffington Post reported. Multitasking doesn‘t actually work if you are trying to be more efficient. You‘re going from one action to another instead of truly doing two things at a time. 75 Once you‘ve slowed down, it can be hard to pick up where you left off.If you want to finish a list of jobs, ―set goals, establish a routine, and take regular breaks‖, suggested The Huffington Post.A. It seems that more research is needed.B. It wastes your energy and slows you down.C. So is multitasking really ruining our brains?D. But if it‘s true, it could support earlier studies.E. There are several reasons behind media multitasking.F. Then they checked their brains with an MRI machine.G. Depressed people use more media devices to relieve stress.2Everyone wants to achieve happiness and smile. 71 How do we find real happiness and smile? By getting rich? In case you are scratching your head, looking for some reasons or ideas to be happy, here are a few.1. Throw an impromptu(即兴的) party. 72 An impromptu one increases the joy to a new level. And of course making other people happy is bound to have the same effect on you.2. Treat yourself. Sometimes all it takes to make one happy is a little indulgence(放纵). So, go ahead and grab a cup of coffee and sit inside a blanket with a good book! You will be surprised at how happy it makes you.3. 73 Happiness can be transformed! When we feel happy and excited, it can lift the spirits of others. Your simple gesture can transform a person‘s day and get him or her prepared to take on any challenge.4. Have a conversation with a parent. If you are like most kids, you possibly spend more time texting or surfing the Internet than talking to your family. 74 You will be surprised at the feeling of joy that it brings to you.5. Finally, don‘t forget to be happy every day! While International Day of Happiness may come about only once a year, happiness is around you all day and night 75A. You just have to seek it out and grab it.B. Most of your family members show no interest in texting or the Internet.C. But life is hard, so it is very difficult to find real happiness and smile.D. Be friendly to others and smile at a stranger.E. Set aside your mobile phone for a few minutes and have a chat with a family member.F. You should try to celebrate the Day of Happiness every day and everywhere.G. Nothing makes people happier than being invited to a party.3.The increasing environmental problems and need for eco-friendly products and services are creating a new job section of green-collar jobs. 71 It is expected that by 2025 about 25% of the jobs in developed countries will be of green-collar jobs. Doesn‘t the data look promising for the future?72 And jobs will pop up at every income level, from environmental manager to gardener. For example, many countries including the United States have understood that fossil fuels have negative effect on the environment which can later become a serious danger to mankind. 73 The increasing demand of newer resources has created the need for experts and researchers who can find better ways to deal with the ongoing needs. In addition, in order to meet the increasing demands of environment-friendly equipment, both green product designer and educated and trained workers are needed. Management of environmental organizations also demands a large number of environmental managers.74 Internet is undoubtedly the best way to find information on almost any matter. Nowadays, different kinds of jobs are being posted online. Search through a couple of job websites to look for a bright future in energy conversion and recycling of waste management. Check regularly and find the right work for yourself. 75A. People who read newspapers can also find different kinds of green-collar jobs.B. People who take green careers will be well paid.C. Where can you find green-collar jobs?D. Green-collar jobs have become a bright career chances for all.E. Many countries of the world have realized the importance and need for energy-saving products and services.F. As a result, possibilities are being explored to find alternatives to satisfy demands in a better way.G. Forget the blue–collar and white–collar categories.4.How to Relieve Exam StressExam time is here and stress levels are up. You‘re stuck indoors hitting the books, writing papers, and preparing projects. With the importance of exams, it is understandable that you feel stressed. When faced with something stressful, your body reacts. 71Y es. You Can!Believe in yourself that you can pass the exam. Don‘t focus on how bad it would be for you if you performed poorly. Instead, focus on how good it would be when you did well.72 Don‘t let it get into a panic, though. Just c1ose your eyes and take long slow breaths. Doing so will calm your nerves and help you get back your focus.Don’t Cram for ExamsResearch has shown that cramming(临时突击)at the last minute for exerts is not efficient. It only adds more stress to your body and mind for lack of sleep and poor nutrition.Instead of cramming, review your notes, read or do what you would normally do for a test. You have already mastered all the knowledge you need. 73 A rested body and a sharp mind will put you in a good state.Keep a Normal LifeOne of the best ways you can relieve the stress of exams is to keep a normal life. After studying you should reward yourself. 74 It will do wonders to relieve your stress, but be s ure to get back in time and get a good night‘s sleep.Eat Well and ExerciseFood is energy for the brain, so be sure to eat well. Energy drinks are NOT food. Try brain foods such as bananas, other fruits and foods high in carbon.Exercise is also a great way to relieve stress. Shooting basketball with friends or working out at the gym will help raise your energy and reduce stress. 75A. They will be over soon!B. So try to get a good night‘s sleep.C. Even a walk around campus will raise your energy level.D. You can build your body in various ways.E. It‘s normal to feel nervous before and during an exam.F. Go out with friends to get a good meal.G. You just need to understand this is a normal reaction and take steps to deal with it.应用文写作一、假定你是李华,Tom是你在美国的笔友。

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