河北省武邑中学高考英语一轮复习第40期55分钟课堂练习
河北省武邑中学高考英语一轮复习 第33期55分钟课堂练习
河北省武邑中学2015届高考英语一轮复习第33期55分钟课堂练习第一部分阅读理解AThe Cost of Higher EducationIndividuals (个人) should pay for their higher education.A university education is of huge and direct benefit to the individual. Graduates earn more than non-graduates. Meanwhile, social mobility is ever more dependent on having a degree. However, only some people have it. So the individual, not the taxpayers, should pay for it. There are pressing calls on the resources (资源) of the government. Using taxpayers' money to help a small number of people to earn high incomes in the future is not one of them. Full government funding (资助) is not very good for universities. Adam Smith worked in a Scottish university whose teachers lived off student fees. He knew and looked down upon 18th-century Oxford, where the academics lived comfortably off the income received from the government. Guaranteed salaries, Smith argued, were the enemy of hard work; and when the academics were lazy and incompetent, the students were similarly lazy.If students have to pay for their education, they not only work harder, but also demand more from their teachers. And their teachers have to keep them satisfied. If that means taking teaching seriously, and giving less time to their own research interests, that is surely something to celebrate.Many people believe that higher education should be free because it is good for the economy (经济). Many graduates clearly do contribute to national wealth, but so do all the businesses that invest (投资) and create jobs. If you believe that the government should pay for higher education because graduates are economically productive, you should also believe that the government should pay part of business costs. Anyone promising to create jobs should receive a gift of capital from the government to invest.Therefore, it is the individual, not the government, who should pay for their university education.1. The underlined word "them" in Paragraph 2 refers to _________.A. taxpayersB. pressing callsC. college graduatesD. government resources2. The author thinks that with full government funding _________.A. teachers are less satisfiedB. students are more demandingC. students will become more competentD. teachers will spend less time on teaching3. The author mentions businesses in Paragraph 5 in order to _________.A. argue against free university educationB. call on them to finance students' studiesC. encourage graduates to go into businessD. show their contribution to higher educationBWherever she goes, Molly leaves her mark. Without saying a word, she speaks to peoplewith her kind eyes. Even when she walks away, she leaves an impression．Molly's mark is a smile, stamped into the ground by the horseshoe at the bottom of her false leg．A few years ago, Molly was badly attacked by a dog．The dog bit all four of Molly’s legs and left large cuts in her face. Molly's owner, Kate Harris, took her to an animal hospital．Doctors there were able to save Molly’s life, but soon one of her legs became very infected(感染).At first, doctors thought Molly would have to be put to sleep．But Molly changed their minds. This pony, doctors noticed, shifted her weight, and rested her good leg from time to time. Doctors knew that Molly had amazing intelligence, and that she wanted to live.Several doctors operated on Molly, and removed her infected leg. A false leg was made for her. The leg was a hollow cast with a pole at the bottom for balance. Doctors gave Molly a special horseshoe at the bottom of the leg. This horseshoe she had had a stamp of a smile face in it!After the operation, Molly walked around on all four legs, as if nothing had ever happened to her! Now, with every step she takes, she stamps a smile in the dirt．But she leaves her mark in other ways, too.Kaye Harris took Molly to the false leg center. There were children there who, like Molly, had artificial arms or legs. They were amazed to see a pony with a false leg. Molly made them smile and gave them hope. Soon, Molly began to visit schools, nursing homes, army bases and hospitals. A book was even written about Molly!4. Molly is the name of a .A．dog B．horse C．parent D．child5. Which of the following is true according to the text?A．Molly can speak to people in kind words.B．Kay Harris took Molly to a children’s hospital after the attack.C．In the beginning, doctors had planned to end Molly’s life.D．Molly sometimes leaves smiling marks on people’s faces.6. What is unique about Molly?A．Molly has a false leg with a horseshoe, in which is a stamp of a smile face.B．Molly ran a race and won the first prize, making her owner satisfied.C．Molly often visits places such as schools and parks.D．Molly has become a symbol of hope for people of all ages.7. Which is the best title for the passage?A．A Book on Molly B．A False LegC．A successful Operation D．Leaving her MarkC“Love your neighbor as yourself” is a saying familiar to most of us．It means that you must have the ability to love and accept yourself in order to form and keep satisfying relationship with others. Self-esteem means accepting yourself for who you really are, and believing that you are indeed a worthwhile person who is deserving of love and respect from others．Self-esteem is our sense of how good we feel about ourselves．It is based on our judgment of ourselves, not on other people's assessment, but simply on our own．Our self-esteem isnot dependent on our talent．Some very ordinary people feel very good about themselves, while other extraordinarily high achievers hold low opinions of themselves．Self-esteem is the primary key to long-term stress management．Why? The first three sources of stress are: predictable life events, unexpected changes and build-up of daily stresses. These are much easier to handle when we believe in ourselves. A positive, healthy self-esteem gives us the “hardiness”（强健）to deal with the difficulties of life, and to see them as challenges to be met, rather than threats to be feared．The fourth category of stress is entirely the result of a low self-esteem．It is the category of stress that is most common and tiring in the long run．This kind of stress cannot be overcome, or even changed, until the self-esteem problems that cause it are corrected．Learning to love yourself for who you are is the key to overcoming stress．Self-esteem comes from the self, and cannot be promoted by others．A person who feels that his self-esteem comes from the approval of those around him or her is bound to self-destruct（自毁）. One cannot keep the level of “performance” required to please everyone else, especially if that performance disagrees with who you are and is simply a facade that makes you popular with the world．When the applause is gone, there is nothing left．Only those who can feel the strength of knowing who they are and those who can feel good about themselves will survive the stresses of life．Self-esteem is the basis of contentment and positive living．8．What is self-esteem?A．A kind of positive lifestyle．B．The impression we have on other people．C．Our sense of how good we feel about ourselves．D．Our understanding of how we are seen by others．9．What is the key to overcoming stress according to the passage?A．Removing yourself from stressful situation．B．Learning to love yourself for who you are．C．Facing the stress and dealing with it．D．Getting help from friends．10．What does the underlined word "facade" （in Para 5） mean?A．A strange feeling． B．A big worry．C．A wrong action． D．A false appearance．11．The passage is written to ______．A．show the importance of feeling good about yourselfB．help people form good relationship with othersC．tell people how to overcome stressD．provide the different methods to get a clear view of yourselfDWe all know that global warming is caused by greenhouse gases, largely carbon dioxide, which is given out by everything ranging from home appliances(电器) and cars to the heating and lighting systems of office buil dings. But since we don’t see the gas, most of us simply shake our heads and then continue with our bad habits. Now, researchers at Arizona State University are trying to change that.Directed by associate professor Kevin Gurney, the Hestia Project’s main goal is to makesomething that is currently intangible (无形的) into something a little more tangible, by allowing all of us to visually see how much each and every one of us is “contributing” to global warming.In order to obtain a complete picture of the city’s environment, the team begins by collecting data from all different sources. Then, using special software they divide the emissions (排放) into three categories — commercial entities (实体) (office buildings and industrial plants), households and vehicles. This is the stage where things start to get really inte resting. That’s because instead of showing all this information using graphs that we all instantly lose interest in, they create a visual “film” that shows not only the carbon emitted by each entity, but also the exact location it is coming from and the amount, which varies depending on the time of day or season. For example, the car emissions during rush hour are the highest, as is the case for commercial buildings during the day, especially during winter months when the heating is on.Kevin knows that some of the data shown may start a blame game among the residents (居民) of the city. However, he is hoping that the people will go beyond that and instead use it to make changes in their daily lives.12. According to the text, most people ignore the problem of greenhouse gases mainly because _____.A. the problem is not very seriousB. bad living habits are hard to changeC. greenhouse gases can’t be seenD. they think they have done nothing wrong13. With the efforts of Kevin’s team, people can _____.A. see a film about the effects of greenhouse gasesB. study methods of cutting greenhouse gasesC. know a certain place’s emission at different timesD. get information on emissions with various graphs14. By saying “some of the data shown ma y start a blame game among the residents of thecity”, the author means that _____.A. Kevin’s team may get criticizedB. the Hestia Project may be treated as a gameC. residents may feel guilty of their bad behaviorD. people may accuse each other of carbon emissions15. What’s the purpose of the text?A. To introduce a research project.B. To give advice on cutting emissions.C. To show the harm of carbon emissions.D. To call on people to protect the environment.EHow do you enter a room full of strangers? Do you walk right in full of confidence? Or do you try to slip in without being noticed? 16In life, we admire those who do their tasks confidently． We prefer people who appear to know what they’re doing． But where does that confidence begin?Developing self-confidence starts very early．It’s the parents’ role to get kids on the right track toward becoming confident people． 17 When children make mistakes, their parents should still let them know that they are loved． Children whose parents do these things will likely develop into confident adults． But self-confidence still doesn’t come easily．So what’s the solution?◆ With most things in life, practice makes perfect, and that is true of confidence skills． 18◆ Always hold your head high and look people in the eye． Answer questions clearly and confidently． The way you walk shows others how confident you are．◆ Focus on the things that you do well, and look for opportunities to use those abilities．◆ 19 You’ll approach the task more confidently knowing that you’re ready．◆ All humans fail at times , and you will too． 20 ． Learning from mistakes helps you face the same situation later without fear．A． Prepare thoroughly for every project．B．But don’t allow mistakes to trouble you．C． Even with practice, you will never be perfect．D． Parents are often good teachers for their own children．E． The more you practice them, the easier they will become．F． The way you go into new situations shows our level of self-confidence．G． To help that process, parents should always offer more praise than criticism．第二部分完形填空Tony set off for home again without having eaten since, as usual, one of the older boys had taken hispacked lunch. Angry and 21 , Tony rushed to the park, when he suddenly saw a wasp （黄蜂） flying about among the rosebushes. It 22 him, making him get away from the roses immediately. Then, a 23 came into his head: How is it that something so much 24 than himself could frighten him like that?Having 25 the insects for a while, he had a good understanding of the wasp’s 26 : it was fear. A wasp could never 27 a person, but everyone was so afraid of its sting that they left the wasp 28 . So Tony spent that night 29 what his ‘sting’ could be.The next day, Tony seemed like a 30 boy. No longer did he walk with his eyes fixed on the ground, nor did he 31 nervously when people spoke to him. Instead, he became brave and 32 , ready to face up to anyone. The boy who stole his packed lunch that day ate so spicy a sausage sandwich that he 33 crying and coughing. Never again did he rob Tony of his lunches. Another older boy 34 to hit Tony, but this time Tony looked at the boy 35 and bravely. From memory, he told him the 36 of his parents, his teacher, and the boy’s own mother, “ 37 you hit me I’ll call them, and you’ll be severely punished.” The boy turned around and 38 from the scene.The strategy 39 . So, in the end, Tony became like the wasp he’d seen. Without even having to sting anyone, he frightened them, and 40 that no one would mess with him.21. A. excited B. dissatisfied C. frustrated D. relaxed22. A. scared B. inspired C. rescued D. comforted23. A. guess B. thought C. belief D. view24. A. smaller B. bigger C. smarter D. fiercer25. A. collected B. tested C. watched D. counted26. A. challenge B. trick C. choice D. method27. A. bite B. warn C. fight D. please28. A. in peace B. in silence C. by comparison D. on end29. A. remembering B. doubting C. regretting D. wondering30. A. different B. common C. strange D. rare31. A. turn back B. look into C. turn down D. look away32. A. confident B. reliable C. cheerful D. sensitive33. A. picked up B. brought out C. ended up D. cut down34. A. promised B. threatened C. decided D. started35. A. cruelly B. proudly C. determinedly D. carelessly36. A. numbers B. feelings C. names D. changes37. A. As B. If C. Though D. Unless38. A. withdrew B. recovered C. sheltered D. suffered39. A. improved B. failed C. survived D. worked40. A. proved B. guaranteed C. concluded D. foresaw第三部分语法填空There was a woman who went to the airport 41 (hurry). She was so absorbed 42 her own thoughts that she was not aware they were going on a different route. Suddenly, a man went inside the cab and took her handbag 43 she placed her visa, passport, and all her money for the trip. She kept on thinking how unlucky she was to be in that situation. That very same night, she heard a piece of 44 (shock) news. Flight 230 crashed! It was the plane that she was supposed to board into. 45 she had not lost her precious belongings, she could have lost something far 46 important — her life! Sometimes bad things really happen. We fail in our exams, or get rejected by others. There are times when nothing seems to go our way. So what do we do about it? We must take all these 47 (frustrate) out of our chest and start all over again with the consistent faith that we 48 (get) what are deserved(应得的). If you failed in the exams, maybe you’d be more successful and much happier in 49 field. If you were rejected by your friend, there are plenty of others out there who are much more deserving of (值得的)your love and affection. Don’t waste your time and energy 50 things that can’t be changed.第四部分短文改错Sandy is seventeen years old. And she is much busy. She never has enough time for that she wants to do. Like many other girls about her age, she spends hours on the telephone, talks to her friends. She often goes out on the weekends, and she looks after children forother families to get some money. But, of course, during the school years she herself has a lot homework to do. During the football season, Sandy is more busier than usual. She and other pretty girls are cheer leaders. They jump up and down together, cheering when the team have played well. When the team is not playing so well, the girls try their best encourage the players. The cheers are usually not long, but it spends a long time to practise shouting them together.BDA BCAD CBDA CCDA FGEABCABAC BCADA DACBC ABADB.much→very 2.that→what 3.talks→talking 4.去掉the\=5.But→And 6.lot后加of 7.去掉more 或把more改为much 8.√ 9.have→has 10.best后加toHurriedly; in; where; shocking, if, more, frustrations, will get, another, on。
河北省武邑中学高考英语一轮复习 第28期55分钟课堂练习 (2)
河北省武邑中学2015届高考英语一轮复习第28期55分钟课堂练习阅读理解(共两节，40分)第一节：（共15小题；每小题2分，共30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
ASubmitting Assignment OnlineIn order to upload an assignment (work given to students) to the system properly, you must save the assignment using one of the following applications: Microsoft Word, Corel WordPerfect, or Microsoft Excel.After you complete an assignment, it is important to save your work. This ensures that assignment being uploaded to the system is the most updated version. Your word processing program may attempt to save the assignment to a folder on your computer. We recommend creating a new folder, named after your course, in a location that is easy to remember, such as “My Documents.”File Name RequirementsSelect a file name for the assignment that is easy to remember. The file name must NOT contain spaces. Any spaces used in the file name will prevent the file from uploading to the system. File names using the extensions .rtf, .html, .zip, .jpg, or .exe are NOT allowed.Assignment Upload ProcedureMake sure you save the assignment using one of the applications previously identified and ensure that it meets the file name requirements described above. When the file is ready to upload, follow these steps:1. Sign in the system.2. Enter your address information and click the CONTINUE button. You will be routed to the “Directions” screen.3. Review the directions and click the CONTINUE button. You will be routed to the “Special Assignment Upload” screen.4. Click the SEARCH button. The “Choose File” pop-up window appears.5. Find the location on your computer where you saved your assignment, and select the file.After you have selected the file, click the UPLOAD button to upload your assignment to the system. Assignment Submission DatesAssignments must be submitted by midnight on the specified due date. Submit your assignment on time so that it reaches the system on or before the due date. No late assignments will be accepted or marked. Assignments delivered after the due date will not be assessed and will be failed. Please manage your time carefully as family and work demands will not be accepted as excuses for late or non-submissions. Tutors and administrators do not have the authority to grant extensions.21. Which of the following file names is acceptable for submitting assignment?A. research paper.docB. research paper.pdfC. researchpaper.docD. researchpaper.rtf22. Students are advised to save an assignment to a specific folder in order to _____.A. sign in the systemB. remember where the document isC. choose the appropriate applicationD. remember the document name quickly23. If you summit your assignment late, you _____.A. can have a second chanceB. should ask a tutor for helpC. may apply for an extensionD. will get a fail for the workBMy favorite English teacher could draw humor out of the driest material. It wasn’t forced on us either. He took Samuel Johnson’s dictionary, Addison’s essays, and many other literary wonders from the eighteenth centur y and made them hilarious, even at eight o’clock in the morning. The thing that amazed me most was that the first time I read these works on my own some of them seemed dead, but the second time, after his explanation, I couldn’t believe that I hadn’t seen the humor. The stories and poems and plays were suddenly filled with allusions(典故) and irony and hilarious moments. I learned more from him than from any other teacher.My least favorite English teacher also made people laugh. Some students found him to be wonderfully funny. Many others did not. He assigned journals over a six week period, to be written in every day. At the end of the six weeks I had a notebook full of bits and pieces about my ideas, short stories, reactions to what we had read, and so on. Our teacher announced that we would be grading each other’s journals. Mine was passed to Joe, that class clown, who always behaved in a funny or silly way. He saw it fit to make joke of and said, “This writing isn’t fit to line the bottom of a birdcage.” O ur teacher laughed at that funny remark. It hurt me so much that the anger from it has driven my writing and teaching ever since.So what makes the difference? Humor is one of the most powerful tools teachers or writers have. It can build up students and classes and make them excited about literature and writing, or it can tear them apart. It is true that humor is either productive or counter-productive and self-defeating.24. The passage mainly discusses _____.A. teachingB. literatureC. humorD. knowledge25. The underlined word “hilarious” in Paragraph 1 probably means _____.A. funnyB. tiringC. inspiringD. brilliant26. With his favorite English teacher, the writer found it most amazing that _____.A. his teacher was very learnedB. his teacher was very humorousC. the works by Johnson and Addison were very humorousD. few were able to find humor in works by Johnson and others27. The English teacher the writer disliked most _____.A. was not able to make students laughB. hurt his students’ feelingsC. didn’t let his students do the gradingD. had no sense of humorCDoes money buy happiness? Not! Ah, but would a little more money make us a little happier? Many of us smirk(傻笑，假笑) and nod. There is, we believe, some connection between financial fitness and emotional fulfillment. Three in four American college students—nearly double the 1970 proportion—now consider it “very important” or “essential” that they become “very well off financially”. Money matters.But a surprising fact of life is that in countries where nearly everyone can afford life’s necessities, increasing wealth matters surprisingly little. The connection between income and happiness is “surprisingly weak,” observed University of Michigan researcherRonald Inglehart in one 16-nation study of 170,000 people. Once comfortable, more money provides diminishing returns(报酬递减). The second piece of pie, or the second $100,000, never tastes as good as the first. Even lottery winners and the Forbes’ 100 wealthi est Americans surveyed by University of Illinois psychologist Ed Diener have expressed only slightly greater happiness than the average American. Making it big brings temporary joy. But in the long run wealth is like health: its complete absence can create suffering, but having it doesn’t guarantee happiness. Happiness seems less a matter of getting what we want than of wanting what we have.Has our happiness, however, floated upward with the rising economic tide? Are we happier today than in 1940s, when two out of five homes lacked a shower or tub? Actually, we are not. Since 1957, the number of Americans who say they are “very happy” has declined from 35 to 32 percent. Meanwhile, the divorce rate has doubled, the teen suicide(自杀) rate has increased nearly three times, the violent crime rate has gone up nearly four times, and depression has mushroomed. Economic growth has provided no boost to human morale. When it comes to psychological well being, it is not the economy.I call this soaring wealth and shrink ing spirit “the American paradox.” More than ever, we have big houses and broken homes, high incomes and low confidence, secured rights and reduced civility. We are good at making a living but often fail at making a life. We celebrate our prosperity(繁荣) but long for a purpose. We treasure our freedoms but long for connection. In an age of plenty, we feel spiritual hunger.28. Which of the following statements best expresses the author’s view?A. The more money we earn, the less returns we have.B. The more money we earn, the happier we would be.C. In the long run, money cannot guarantee happiness.D. In the long run, happiness grows with economy.29. “The second $100,000 never tastes as good as the first” because _____.A. it is not so fresh as the first $100,000B. it is not so important as the first $100,000C. profit brought by it is less than that from the first $100,000D. happiness brought by it is less than that from the first $100,00030. According to the passage, people do well in making a living but don’t _____.A. have any primary aimB. know how to spend moneyC. know how to enjoy lifeD. keep in touch with other people31. The things that happened after 1957 are given to show that _____.A. people’s spiritual needs cannot be fulfilled by we althB. family problems become more and more seriousC. young people are not happy about their lifeD. social crimes have increased significantlyDScience FictionThe science fiction type of entertainment is considered by most to be fathered by Jules Verne (A Journey to the Center of the Earth and Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea) and H. G. Wells (The Time Machine and The War of the Worlds). Sci-Fi, as it is commonly shortened, is a fictional story in which science and technology have a significant influence on the characters and plot. Many such works are guesswork about what the future holds and how scientific findings and technological advances will shape humankind.Writing in the late 1800s, Jules Verne was remarkably successful in his 10 guesses aboutfuture technologies of air conditioning, automobiles, the Internet, television, and underwater, air, and space travel. Unbelievably, of all places from which to choose, Jules Verne guessed Tampa, Florida, USA as the launching site of the first project to the Moon, which was only 200 kilometers away from the actual 1969 location at Cape Canaveral, Florida.One of the best-known science fiction books is Nineteen Eighty-Four by George Orwell. Published in 1949, it was not meant as a prediction, but as a warning: Orwell was describing what he saw as the outcome of the ideas, trends, and emerging technologies of his time. Many invented terms from this novel have become common in everyday use, such as “big brother” and “doublethink”. Even the author’s name has been made into an adjective—Orwellian—and has become a warning descriptor for situations where privacy is lost and the individual becomes sacrifice under a totalitarian(极权主义) government. Nineteen Eighty-Four was translated into sixty-five languages within five years of its publication, setting a record that still stands.What helps bring science fiction into being is usually a new discovery or innovation. The author creates an analysis of the potential influence and consequences and then wraps it in a pleasant story. For example, the beginning of space exploration was followed a few years later by the Star Trek television program and movie series. Advances in genetics(遗传学) cause fantasies of the end of disease, horrors of eugenics(优生学), and thrillers where creatures disappearing long ago are brought back to life. The science fiction author’s self-determined role is that of field glasses for humanity—searching the world of future possibilities upon the road which we are traveling.32. What can science fiction offer to people?A. A forecast of how a new discovery could influence mankind.B. A thoughtful look at the present drawbacks of technology.C. An analysis of why a new technology could be used to harm human.D. A thoughtful look at the past and what brought us to this point in history.33. Which of the following best summarizes the description of Nineteen Eighty-Four?A. A prediction of future technologies.B. A warning of cruel and unfair ruling.C. The consequence of scientific findings.D. An imaginary perfect world of freedom.34. From the passage we can learn that _____.A. Nineteen Eighty-Four adopted some popular termsB. H.G. Wells predicted the Internet in the late 1800sC. Cape Canaveral was mentioned in Jules Verne’s fictionD. Star Trek movie series were based on space exploration35. According to the author, what is the role of science fiction in society?A. A moral compass.B. A reference of technology.C. A record of science development.D. A consideration of possibilities.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，共10分）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。
河北省武邑中学高考英语一轮复习 第32期(2)55分钟课堂练习
河北省武邑中学2015届高考英语一轮复习第32期（2）55分钟课堂练习AIt takes more than just practice to become an Olympian. Gold medal performances require some serious nutrition. Have you ever wondered what these successful athletes eat to stay in peak shape?Keri Glassman, a registered dietitian and founder of Nutritious Life Meals, appeared on “Good Morning America” today to give you a glimpse into the diets of some top athletes. Some of their meals could surprise you.Crazy Calorie CountGlassman said Olympians eat a lot of food- quantities that for ordinary people would constitute pigging out.One secret of swimmer Michael Phelps’ astonishing performance in the 2008Olympics in Beijing was consuming as many as 12,00 calories in one day.Athletes can eat like this and not gain any weight because their workouts are intense. According to Glassman, Phelps’ workouts can burn 4,000 to 6,000 calories in a day, and those calories must be added in order to train the following day.Snacking SecretsSome athletes eat strange foods that improve their performance. Yohan Blake, the Jamaica sprinter and 100-meter world champion, has stolen champion sprinter Usain Bolt’s thunder on the track during the Olympic trials, Asked about how he gets his energy. Blake answered that he eats 16 bananas per day ,Glassman said.Jonathan Horton, the lead gymnast on the Us team, has a blood sugar problem. His solution is honey. When he starts to feel shaky at the gym, he takes honey to boost his energy, Classman said.Foods for RecoveryWhat are the best foods to help the body recover after harsh competition?For Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte, the recovery meal is grilled chicken breasts with Alfredo sauce, whole-grain spaghetti and a salad with lemon juice and olive oil. Lochte, who recently cut out junk food, candy and soda, has undertaken a strength-training regimen(养生法)that involves flipping tractor tires, and tossing beer kegs, Glassman said.1..What’s the best title of this passage?A.Good Diet Makes a True Olympian.B.Olympians Have Olympic-size Appetites.C.Olympians’Strange Eating Habits.D.The Diest of Some Top Olympic Athletes.2.What does the underlined sentence probably mean?A.Ordinary people eat few pigs compared with Olympians.B.Olympians eat a lot more food than ordinary people.C.Olympians tend to eat a lot of high-quality food.D.Olympians eat a large amount of food, just like pigs.3..Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A.Ryan Lochte quit eating junk food , candy and soda for his better recovery.B.Yohan Blake finally beat Usain Bolt in the 100-meter track in the Olympics.C.Michael Phelps’astonishing performance was due to his eating lots of food.D.Jonathan Horton has a blood sugar problem because of taking too much honey.4..Which of the following is not the best food to help the body recover?A.Soda.B.Olive oil.C.Whole-grain spaghetti.D. A salad with lemon juice.5..The passage is most likely to be found in .A.a technical reportB.a fashion magazineC.an education columnD.a sports newspaperBManagers and office busybodies might be keen on a clean desk--but it seems that in terms of productivity, they could have it all wrong. A messy desk can actually lead people towards clearer thinking, say researchers from Germany.The researchers found in a series of linked studies- using a messy desk and a messy shop front ---that people actually thought more clearly when all around was chaos, as they sought to simplify the tasks at hand. That is ,visual and mental clutter（杂乱）forces human beings to focus and think more clearly. For instance, famous thinkers and writers such as Albert Einstein and Roald Dahl have been notorious for their untidy desks.“Messy desks may not be as detrimental as they appear to be, as the problem-solving approaches they seem to cause can boost work efficiency or emhance employees’ creativity in problem solving,” say the authors.Oddly, the effect seems to work most on conservatives-political liberals are less liable to be worried about mess in the first place, say the researchers.“Business and government managers often promote ‘clean desk’ policies to avoid disorganized offices and messy desks, for the purpose of boosting work efficiency and productivity.” Writes a researcher, Jia Liu of the University of Groningen, “This practice is based on the conventional wisdom that a disorganized and messy environment can clutter one’s mind and complicate one’s judgments”“However, not all evidence supports this conventional link between a messy e nvironment and a messy mind”. The scientists tested people’s response in various’messy’environments, including a messy shop front, a disorganized desk, and even a work environment where a language task’reminded’people of messiness.The authors found in the series of six studies that people tended towards simplicity in their thinking.“They categorized products in a simpler manner, were willing to pay more for a T-shirt that depicts a simple-looking picture, and sought less variety in their choices”, said the researchers.6...According to the text, a proper way to lead people towards clearer thinking is to .A.make a list of prioritiesB.simplify the tasks at handC.follow famous peopleD.mess up their mind7..Why did the author take Albert Einstein and Ronald Dahl for example?A.To tell readers untidy desks can make you as famous as celebrities.B.To convince readers that untidiness is not all that bad.C.To inform readers of one way to success-untidy desks.D.To attract readers and show the author’s wide range of knowledge.8...Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A.A messy environment will certainly lead to a messy mind.B.A clean environment will do great harm to work efficiency.C.People tend to clear up the mess before thinking clearly.D.All people are not in favor of “clean desk” in the office.9...The underlined word “detrimental” probably means .A.disadvantageousefulC.beneficialD.accessible10..What is the main idea for this passage?A.The messier the desks are, the more efficient the employees are.B.Messy desks in the office can have a positive effect on employees.C.We should make our office messy to improve our work efficiency.D.Clean desks can boost th e employees’ productivity and creativity.CAnger at the practice of demanding dowries, which can lead to violence against brides, has prompted a take off of “Angry Birds” called “Angry Brides” that aims to highlight the illegal practice still prevalent in many South Asian countries.Dowries-such as jewelry, clothes, cars and money-are traditionally given by the bride’s family to the groom and his parents to ensure she is taken care of in her new home.The custom was outlawed more than five decades ago. But it is still widely practiced, with the groom’s family demanding even more money after marriage, leading to mental and physical annoyance that can drive the woman to suicide.“The Angry Brides game is our way of throwing a spotlight on the nuisanc e(陋习)of dowry.” said Ram Bhamidi, senior vice president and head of online marketing for , a matrimonial(婚姻的)website with two million members.“According to a 2007 study, there is a dowry-related death every four hours in India, We condemn this and have consistently run campaigns on social media to help create awareness of the issue”.The name of the app, available on the group’s home page, is a spinoff from the globally popular “Angry Birds” game, Its home page shows a red-clad, eight-armed woman resembling a powerful female Hindu goddess. Underneath, there is a caption: “A woman will give you strength, care and all the love you need ……NOT dowry!”To play the game, users have to try and hit three dodging grooms--a pilot, a builder and a doctor. There are a variety of weapons to choose from, including a frying pan, broomstick, tomato and loafer.Each groom has a price tag, starting at 1.5 million rupees($29,165). Every time the player hits a groom, his value decreases and money is added to the playe r’s Anti-Dowry Fund ,which is saved posted on their Facebook page.“Since we launched the game last week, more than 270,000 people have liked the app.Both men and women seem to be playing it”, said Bhamidi.11..What caused “Angry Brides” to appear online?A.Women’s rights’being seriously abused.B.Anger at the practice of demanding dowries.C.The bride’s giving a great many dowries.D.The popularity of Angry Birds online.12..Which of the following is True about “Dowries”?A.The custom of giving dowries has been in practice for five decades.ck of abundant dowries may lead to the bride’s being in violence.C.The illegal practice of dowries is still popular in many African countries.D.More dowries the bride gives mean a high social status of her family.13..The underlined word “spinoff” probably means .A.relationB.connectionC.copyD.fake14..Which of the following is NOT TRUE about the game “Angry Bride”?A.There are a variety of weapons to choose from.B.Ram Bhamidi thinks highly of the game.C.Men players don’t find the game enjoyable.D.The game character looks like a Hindu goddess.15..What is the text mainly about?A.Women’s unfair treatment in the marriage.B.The popularity of the game “Angry Brides”C.The groom’s demanding too many dowries.D.How to build an equal relation it the marriage.DEveryone wants to achieve true happiness in life. But the biggest factor holding most of us back is actually our own selves. The Huffington Post released a list of seven mistakes we need to let go of in order to become happier people. Let’s take a look.1. Placing too much emphasis on fulfillment (成就感)Those who put a lot of pressure on themselves to be happy feel more lonely on a daily basis than those who do not, according to research conducted at the University of Denver, US.2. Keeping it all inKeeping it all together during tough t imes can hurt you. Crying is the body’s emotional response to outside triggers (诱因). By suppressing it, you may be damaging your mental and physical health.3. Looking at your smart phone all the timeConnecting with others may be the key to happiness, but a recent University of Michigan study found that the more time participants spent on social networking sites, the less happy they felt.4. Not movingIt’s no secret that a healthy lifestyle is a big part of happiness. Something as simple as a walk can help you increase your creativity and expose you to essential vitamins.5. Not reflecting on the pastIn a 2012 study on nostalgia (怀旧) and emotion, participants reported a higher sense of physiological (生理的) comfort when they looked back on the past. Affection for heartwarming memories helps people relate their past experiences to the present in order to create a greater sense of meaning.6. Resisting changeA study on the psychology of choices shows that the human brain naturally tries to avoid loss –but that resistance can cause stress. Whether it’s fear of the unknown or fear of losing what you currently have, the pressure to hold on to the present can harm your future life satisfaction.7. Not being mindfulSetting aside time for meditation (沉思) allows your body to relax, cultivates (培养) an attitude of gratitude (感恩) and lowers your stress level, according to researchers at University of California, Los Angeles, US.16.. What is the main purpose of the article?A. To inform readers of the benefits of being happy.B. To explain why our happiness depends on our own actions.C. To point out the things we do that prevent us from being happy.D. To discuss some typical characteristics of happy people.17.. The und erlined word “suppressing” in the third paragraph is closest in meaning to ______.A. speaking ofB. holding backC. thinking aboutD. taking no notice of18.. According to the article, to be a happy person, it is important for us to ______.A. set goals and achieve as much as we canB. avoid recalling the pastC. do exercise in our spare timeD. spend more time on social networking sites19.. According to the article, meditation is helpful mainly because ______.A. it increases our creativityB. it makes us less afraid of the unknownC. it helps us relax and thus reduce our stressD. it allows us to relate our past experiences to the presentHow to Calm Your Teen's Nerves before an ExamStress is a feeling of physical and mental of emotional strain of tension, which disturbs or interferes with normal physiological balance. Stress can be overwhelming for anyone, but it can be especially difficult for a teen that has not yet developed effective coping skills. A major source of teen stress is school exams, and test anxiety is not uncommon. So, how can parents help their teen stay calm before an exam?Recognize when your teen is under stress.Teens can feel an immense pressure to do well on exams. For some teens, just theidea of taking the test can bring them into a panic(恐慌). 20 Emotional symptoms include: excessive of uncontrollable drying, aggression or mood swings, and panic attacks.What should parents do?--Be involvedParents need to be involved in their teen's work. What they look for is your presence--to talk, to dry, or simply to sit with them quietly. Communicate openly with your teen. 21--Help them get organizedHelp your teen think about what she has to study and plan accordingly. 22--Give them a nutritious dietIt's important for your teen to eat a healthy, balanced diet during exam times to focus and do her best. 23 If this happens, encourage your teen to eat light meals or sandwiches. A healthy diet. rather than junk food, is best for reducing stress.--Show a positive attitude24 If you panic, blame, or apply to much pressure, your teen will have an undue increase in their stress levels. Make your teen feel accepted and valued for her efforts. Most important, reassure your teens that things will be all right, no matter what the results are.A. Together ,you and your teen can work out a time-table in which she can study for whatshe knows will be on the test.B. A parent's attitude will dictate their teen's emotions.C. Physical symptoms of stress and anxiety include: lack of sleep, difficulty breathing,loss of appetite of irregular eatingD. Encourage your teen to relaxE. Encourage your teen to express his worries and fears, but don't let them focus on those fears.F. Your teen may also make negative comments about themselvesG. Exam stress can make some teens lose their appetite完型填空One dark stormy night, an elderly couple hurried into a hotel and asked whether they could be 25____ for the night, “I’m very sorry,” the clerk on night shift said politely, “we are all 26____ tonight. 27_____ ,you could stay in my room if you don’t mind. I’m 28____ ,so I’ll be here.” The young man gave the sincere advice.The elderly couple accepted his 29___- with gratitude. They apologized for the__30_____ they had caused him. The next day, the rain stopped and it 31_____ .When the old gentlema n went to pay his bill, the same clerk said, “The room you and your wife stayed in is not a proper 32________ room in this hotel, so you don’t need to pay.”The old gentleman nodded in 33____ : “You are an employee that every boss in the hotel business w ould dream of . Perhaps someday I’ll build a hotel for you.” The clerk was 34_____ but, deciding that the guest must have been 35_____ ,he gave the remark 36_____ thought.Two years later, the young man received a letter from the old gentleman, in which he37___ the experience of that dark stormy night. The letter also 38______ a formal invitation, asking that young man to pay a visit.At a street corner in Manhattan, the young man met his 39____ guest. The old gentleman, pointing to a magnificent new building 40______ over the crossroads, “Look, that is the hotel I41_____ to build for you. I hope you will 42_____ it for me .Remember what I said then? Well, I was 43_____ about it.”The young man stammered, “But…will there be any 44______ , sir? Why do you choose me? And who are you?”“My name is William Aster.”This building was none other than the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel,a symbol of supreme status and honor in New York.25.A.put up B.put away C.stay up D.set up26.A.preserved B.conserved C.booked D.occupied27.A.Meanwhile B.Moreover C.Otherwise D.However28.A.on duty B.on display C.on stage D.on hand29.A.service B.view C.offer D.invitation30.A.instruction B.consideration C.inconvenience D.interruption31.A.cleared away B.picked out C.cleaned up D.cleared up32.A.living B.double C.admirable D.luxury33.A.appreciation B.admiration C.surprise D.excitement34.A.excited B.skeptical C.annoyed D.respectfulcking B.covering C.joking D.cheating36.A.not more B.no more C.some D.another37.A.described B.stated C.recited D.recalled38.A.swapped B.included C.attached D.added39.A.former B.original C.formal D.primitive40.A.displaying B.towering C.flying D.hovering41.A.determined B.promised C.tended D.intended42.A.get B.keep C.manage D.make43..A.sensitive B.concerned C.curious D.serious44..A.scene B.situation C.condition D.occasion语法填空My wonderful aunt Helen Louise recently passed away very unexpectedly. I have been trying to stay positive during this time. Today was an especially emotional day, 45I decided to try and keep myself busy by doing a little “treasure hunting” a t my local Goodwill store.While I was browsing, I saw a young girl trying to ride a bicycle. Her grandmother was very __46 (encourage) and it made me smile to see the determination on the little girl’s face.I browsed through the shelve s but didn’t find anything 47 I wanted to buy.I was on the point of leaving 48 I noticed the bicycle 49 (park) at the checkout counter. An idea occurred 50 me and I asked the clerk if the bicycle 51 (pay) for. She tol d me that the little girl’s grandparents were going to buy 52 after they were done looking around. I quickly searched my purse for a Smile Card. I told the clerk I wanted to buy the bicycle for the girl. I paid, got the receipt and handed it, along with the Smile Card, to the girl’s grandmother. I told her about the bicycle. 53 looks on that family’s faces were priceless and I could feel my aunt Helen’s 54 (approve) shining upon me.I miss my aunt Helen every day, but I will continue to honor her legacy of generosityby doing some acts of kindness.改错My daughter, who is thirteen, is not a emotional person. Imagine how surprising I was the other day when she told me that she had been given a school friend of hers a hug every day. That was why she realized the girl “wasn’t getting a lot love at home”. It seems thatshe not only reached out to her friends these days but to her teachers and other childrenas well as. I thought that was awesome! So, I gave she a card for her act of kindness andtold her all for it. She liked the idea very much that she decided to find someone elseto give the card so they could continue passing it forwardCBCC CEAGB。
河北省武邑中学高考英语一轮复习 第10期55分钟课堂练习 (2)
河北省武邑中学2015届高考英语一轮复习第10期55分钟课堂练习阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15题，每题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A,B,C,D)中，选出最佳选项。
AParker Liautaud, a teenager student, is preparing for an expedition to the South Pole. The 19-year-old is now training for a 640-kilometre journey from the Antarctic coast to the South Pole. If he successfully makes the journey in 22 days as planned, he will break the speed record for the fastest trip from the continent’s coast to the South Pole on foot. He would also be the youngest male to reach the goal, although a younger female once did it in the past.Parker says he was motivated by the opportunity to raise awareness about climate change rather than pushing his own physical limits. Citing(提及）Ben Saunders, the British explorer who recently made an expedition to the South Pole and back, as an inspiring influence in his physical preparation, he said, “Training is something I used to feel very out of place doing, but now I feel very confident about my ability to get from A to B physically.”Given that background and a training schedule involving two or three hours’preparation a day, he might be expected to take a hiatus from his studies at Yale University. However, he is continuing his course in geography and geophysics, until he heads out to the Antarctic next month. While in Antarctic, he will be carrying out tests to help show how the climate is changing, including testing a lightweight weather station for the first time on the continent.Parker admitted feeling anxious about the journey, which he is carrying out with his partner Doug Stoup and is expected to complete in less than a month, but he said, “ The best way to respond to pressure is to be as well-prepared as humanly possible.”1.During his expedition, Parker Liautaud will ________.A.have a tight scheduleB.face all difficulties alone.C.cover 640 kilometre a dayD.drive all the way by himself.2.Why does Parker Liautaud plan to visit the South Pole?A.To push his own physical limits.B. To do repairs to a weather station.C. To do research on climate change.D. To finish a project in his university.3.The underlined word “hiatus” in Paragraph 3 probly means “________”.A.prizeB.degreeC.decisionD.break4.What does the author mainly tell us in the text?A.The climate of the Antarctic keeps changing rapidly.B.A teenage student prepares for the South Pole record.C.A 19-year-old buy has crossed the Antarctic successfully.D.It takes courage to go on an expedition to the South Pole.BHowever urban life strikes you, cities worldwide have been growing ever more rapidly.Some of this growth has happened in the developed world, but the most dramatic increase has been in the Third World. Almost all the world’s population growth over the next 30 years will take place in the cities of developing countries.By the year 2030, for the first time in history, 60 percent of the world’s people will be living in cities.This is actually good news in some ways. “Cities are the fundamental building blocks of prosperity(繁荣),” says Marc Weiss, chairman of the Prague Institute for Global Urban Development, “both for the nation and for families.” Industrial and commercial activities in urban areas account for between 50 and 80 percent of the GDP(国内生产总值) in most countries of the world. “There’s the crazy idea that the way to deal with a city’s problems is to keep people out of them.” Weiss continued. “But the problems of the rural life are even more serious than those of the city.” For better or worse, urban-watchers are clear on one point: The quality of life for most people in the future will be determined by the quality of cities. Those cities will be bigger than ever. And yet, population numbers by themselves don’t determine a city’s prospects; after all, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and Hamburg, Germany, have the same population. Nor is explosive growth necessarily the determining factor. “City problems,” one authority points out, “mostly have to do with weak, ineffective, and usually unrepresentative city governments.”5.In the author’s opinion, _________.A．better city, better lifeB．both urban and rural areas will have a large populationC．the larger the population is, the faster a city developsD．both urban and rural areas have larger GDP6.Which atatement is NOT true according to the passage?A.The developing countries develop faster than the developed countries.B. Cities contribute more to the GDP than the villagers.C. Some problems are more easily solved in cities than in the country.D. It’s impossible to solve urban problems by getting people out of cities.7.The last paragraph implies that ____________.A．public services are ineffective.B．cities are increasing too fast.C．population is not linked with development.D．government should be responsible for the problems in the cities.CIt’s illegal for the police to attach a GPS unit to your car without your permission, as the U.S. Supreme Court settled in 2012. But if the police are in hot pursuit of a bank robber or other escaping criminals that threaten public safety, a GPS tracker is acceptable. But exactly how can the police GPS track a car that is moving fast?The answer to that question comes from Star Chase, a new police technology being used by a small-but growing number of law enforcement agencies. It allows the police to fire 4.5-inch glue-covered GPS bullet-like projectiles (发射体) from an air gun fixed in theirpolice c ars. If the GPS tracker makes contact with the escaping robber’s car, it’ll stick no matter how fast the vehicle is going. That way, the police will have a constant read on the car’s location and heading.Aside from simply apprehending (逮捕) criminals, it’s believed this new technology could help save lives. If the police successfully fire a GPS unit at a speeding criminal, they can pull back from a high-risk chase. Chases can be incredibly dangerous to all involved, including innocent bystanders and other d rivers. Once the GPS bullet connects, there’s no need for the chase any longer.Now, predictably, a GPS-loaded gun isn’t cheap. Police departments need to pay about $5,000 per vehicle for the technology, and individual GPS bullets cost as much as $250 each. That may sound expensive, but remember: The alternative is often thousands of dollars in property damage, and great human cost in injury and lost life. According to Star Chase, their GPS bullet system has an apprehension rate of 80% without any report of injury or property damage.If you’d like to learn more about the Star Chase system, Popular Mechanics has just published a good article about it. There’s also plenty more information available at the company’s website.8. When the GPS bullet sticks to the escaping robber’s car, the police can .A. know the car’s conditionB. ensure the robber’s safetyC. play a fair game with the robberD. know the car’s position and direction9. The GPS bullets could help save lives mainly because .A. the bullets won’t hurt peopleB. they can make the robber’s car stopC. the police can stop the dangerous chasingD. they have more advantages than normal bullets10. From the passage we can learn that GPS bullets .A. are useful for the policeB. are widely used in AmericaC. can control the rising crime rateD. can replace the police in the future11. What would be the best title for the passage?A. LifeB. NatureC. FashionD. TechnologyDThe world is filled with smart, talented, educated and gifted people. We meet them every day. A few days ago, my car was not running well. I pulled it into a garage and the young mechanic had it fixed in just a few minutes. He knew what was wrong by simply listening to the engine. I was amazed. The sad truth is, great talent is not enough.I am constantly shocked at how little talented people earn. I heard the other day that less than 5 percent of Americans earn more than $100, 000 a year. A business consultant who specializes in the medical trade was telling me how many doctors and dentists struggle financially. It was this business consultant who gave me the phrase, "They are one skill away from great wealth."There is an old saying that goes, "Job means' just over broke (破产)' ". And unfortunately,I would say that the saying applies to millions of people. Because school does not think financial intelligence is intelligence, most workers" live within their means". They work and they pay the bills. Instead I recommend to young people to seek work for what they will learn, more than what they will earn.When I ask the classes I teach, "How many of you can cook a better hamburger than McDonald's?" almost all the students raise their hands. I then ask, "So if most of you can cook a better hamburger, how come McDonald's makes more money than you?" The answer is obvious: McDonald's is excellent at business systems. The reason why so many talented people are poor is that they focus on building a better hamburger and know little or nothing about business systems. The world is filled with talented poor people. They focus on perfecting their skills at building a better hamburger rather than the skills of selling and delivering the hamburger.12. The author mentions the mechanic in the first paragraph to show that .A. he is just one of the talented peopleB. he is ready to help othersC. he has a sharp sense of hearingD. he knows little about car repairing13. The underlined part in the third paragraph can be best replaced by .A. spend more than they can affordB. do in their own wayC. live in their own circleD. live within what they earn14. Why do talented people earn so little according to the author?A. They don't work hard enough.B. They lack financial intelligence.C. They don't make full use of their talents.D. They have no specialized skills.15. The main purpose of the author is to tell us .A. how young people can find a satisfactory jobB. what schools should teach studentsC. why so many talented people are poorD.how McDonald's makes much money第二节（共5题，每题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。
河北省武邑中学2018届高三上学期课堂练习英语试题40含答案
课堂练习40第二部分：阅读理解（共两节,满分40分)第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
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河北省武邑中学高考英语一轮复习 第24期55分钟课堂练习
河北省武邑中学2015届高考英语一轮复习第24期55分钟课堂练习阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
AWhen I was 11, I threw a glance into Dad’s lunch box and made the unexpected discovery that my mother still showed her love towards my father. The evidence, a napkin resting on top of the sandwiches packed in wax paper, was certain “Love you!” she had written on the napkin. “ Meat loaf for supper!”Mom penned all kinds of messages to Dad on those paper napkins, and he saved a whole pile of them. What embarrassed me as a kid has become a precious memory of my parents.It also started my own brand of lunch box notes. When my kids were young, I’d glue little drawings on their lunches. Lots of sketches(素描) of our dog, Max, along with smiling flowers. When they were teenagers, I’d copy words of wisdom from great people, Ein stein, for example, or Bruce Springsteen. Then, my kids grew up making their own handwritten notes. And my husband writes me love notes on recycled paper, because he’s all about being green.Friends who know about my lunch box notes eagerly share stories of their own family traditions. So many focus on food. Maura’s mom always drew hearts on the shells of hard-boiled eggs. Melinda wrote messages on her kids’ bananas.We’re into the third generation of lunch box notes in our home. Whenever my 3-year-old grandson, Clayton, spends the night, he knows his lunch is going to have a napkin note from Grandma in the morning. Last week, I drew a picture of me, waving widely and shouting his name. He took one look at it and screamed, “ Where’s Grandpa?” I added a man i n a clean shirt. “ You forgot his tie,” he said. I quickly drew a line of stripes(条纹) down the front of the shirt. Clayton smiled. “Grandpa,” he whispered, running his fingers across the napkin. “ It’s you!”36. When the author first saw Dad’s lunch box no tes, she felt ______.A. movedB. nervousC. proudD. awkward37. What did the author put in the lunch boxes when her kids were in their teens?A. Words of love.B. Pictures of flowers.C. Famous words of wisdom.D. Drawings of their favorite animals.38. It can be inferred that ________.A. the author’s husband is an environmentalist.B. the author’s children dislike making lunch box notes.C. the author’s grandson likes drawing pictures on napkins.D. the a uthor’s friends all had their brand of lunch box notes.39. What’s the best title for the text?A. Old generation’s way of expressing love.B. Different brands of lunch box notes.C. Some interesting family traditions.D. Lunches packed with love.B.As we know, Julian Beever is an international well-known sidewalk chalk artist whose drawings have appeared on the streets of London, Buenos Aires, Paris, New York, and countlessother cities around the world. Beever creates drawings that look completely three- dimensional when seen from the correct angle.Now, in his book, Pavement chalk artist: The three-dimensional drawings of Julian Beever, the artist shares some of his most fascinating and humorous pieces, Here are a few examples you’ll find in the book.●Philadelphia eagleIn Pennsylvania, Beever created “Philadelphia eagle ”a huge drawing with an eagle landing successfully on an American national flag.●Meeting Mr. Frog“Meeting Mr. Frog” was created in Salamanca, Spain, and is about a realistic-looking frog sitting on aLily pad.●Swimming pool in the high streetMy personal favorite is “Swimming pool in the high street” from Brussels, which is about a woman relaxing in a swimming pool-----a swimming pool sunk into the middle of the street, that is!Along with an introduction about his background, Beever includes a description of the techniques he used and the challenges he overcame with every drawing. He shares information about his time at home in the UK. and abroad; there is a fun story to back up each piece of art.Beever’s artwork is truly jaw drooping. You’re sure to spend ages turning the leaves back and forth, surprised at how one man can create what looks like a three-dimensional design on a flat surface with just a bit of chalk. From animals to superheroes to famous buildings, the paintings are a wonder to lay eyes on.＊Payment chalk artist: The three-dimensional drawings of Julian Beever is surely worth a look. And another look. This 112-page hardcover book is available now from Firefly Books at a list price of $ 29.9540.What do we know about the book mentioned in the text?A. It has a paper cover.B. It hasn’t been published.C. It is a biography of Julian Beever.D. It includes some drawing techniques.41. What does the underline d part “ jaw dropping” most probably mean?A. Amazing.B. Romantic.C. FrighteningD. Depressing.42. We can infer that the text is ______.A. a book review.B. a description of street art.C. an introduction to an artist.D. an advertisement for a new bookCWhen Lady Gaga releases a new, pleasing and easily remembered single, it quickly goes around the world. Now scientists have discovered the same thing happens with the songs of another creature----the humpback whale. The mammals become absorbed by new tunes just like people do, and the most popular original whale songs spread globally like hit singles. Male humpback whales are famed for the loud, long and complicated songs they make during the mating season. Each song lasts for 10 to 20 minutes and the males can sing nonstop for 24 hours. At any one time, all the males in a population sing the same song.But a study shows that this song changes over time and spreads around the oceans. Dr.Ellen Garland of Queensland University, said: “Songs move like cultural communication from one population to another, causing all males to change their song to a new version.”Researchers recorded songs from six neighboring populations of whales in the Pacific over a decade. They found that new versions of the songs appear over time and always spread from west to east. It takes two years for songs that appear in the waters off Australia to be heard in French Polynesia.Most of the new songs contain material from the previous year mixed with something new. “ It would be like getting an old Beatles song together with U2,” she said. “ Occasionally they completely throw the current song out of the window and start singing a completely new song”.Dr. Garland believes that a small number of whales may migrate to other populations carrying the new songs with them, or that they are heard by passing whales.The researchers suspect whales adopt new songs to make themselves distinct. Dr. Garland said: “ we think this male search for new songs is in the hope of being that little bit different and perhaps more attractive to the opposite sex.”43. What is the main idea of the text?A．The humpback whale likes to hear Lady Gaga’s songs.B．The humpback whale’s tunes sound like Lady Gaga.C．Lady Gaga’s new single gained worldwide popularity.D．The songs of humpback whales can spread globally.44. According to the text, we can learn that_______A．humpback whales don’t like living in groups.B．new songs contain nothing that is in the old songs.C．humpback whales in the west change their tunes first.D．female humpback whales can sing loud and long songs.45. According to the text, male humpback whales sing new songs to ______A. follow the fashion.B. attract female whales.C. communicate with each other.D. get accepted by another population.46. In which part of the website may the text appear?A. NewsB. Amusement.C. Education.D. HealthDHow long has 3-D technology been around? Most of us might think of crowds of teenagers in a 1950’s movie house watching Bwana Devil in 3-D. But 3-D technology made its first appearance on the scene in 1838 with the first stereoscope(体视镜). And the first actual 3-D movie was a 1903 film called Le Ariveed’un Train.Although it has such a long history, the technology has still remained based on one simple principle-----to make 3-D effects you must find a way to project two slightly different pictures to each eye. Modern 3-D technology works by rapidly flickering(闪动) two versions of the movie and projecting them onto each eye. The brain does the rest of the work, combining the two pictures together into one and giving the show the appearance of depth, the third dimension.But does this exposure, especially long exposures, cause harm to the child’s developing brain and visual system? Unfortunately, long-term studies on new flicker digital 3-D technology and children aren’t yet available. We do not know if regular or daily 3-D viewingover years affects the developing visual system, although older 3-D methods basically do the same thing and are not considered harmful.The question of possible harm in modern 3-D use in TV is really based on two facts: the amount of time children will now be watching 3-D TV each day and the sensitivity some children show in reaction to 3-D viewing. It is difficult to make actual lab studies of longer term 3-D viewing in children because of the possible harm of the experiment. Researchers will have to wait until 3-D TV technology is already in the marketplace for a number of years, then check heavy 3-D TV watchers and compare them with non-watchers.With a 3-D television technology in the home, we will soon be able to answer the question of whether or not longer and more frequent periods of 3-D exposure cause more changes in the visual system. We may find that the bigger problem is the introduction of a new technology that leads to even more time spent on TV rather than playing outdoors.47. According to the text, 3-D technology ______A. was refused by people when it first appeared.B. will soon change the way we watch TV.C. does no good to our visual system.D. has a history of nearly 200 years.48. Paragraph 2 is mainly about________A. how 3-D technology works.B. why 3-D movies are popularC. the history of 3-D technology.D. the influence of 3-D technology.49. What’s the method suggested in paragraph 4?A. To wait and seeB. To carry out lab studiesC. To stop making 3-D moviesD. To improve 3-D technology50. The author’s purpose in writing the text is to _______A. ask children not to watch 3-D moviesB. discuss if 3-D viewing is harmful to children.C. introduce the advantages of 3-D technology.D. predict the development of 3-D technology.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据下列短文内容，从文章后的选项中选出能入空白处的最佳选项。
河北省武邑中学高考英语一轮复习 第6期55分钟课堂练习
河北省武邑中学2015届高考英语一轮复习第6期55分钟课堂练习阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）ABEIJING—Seven prestigious universities in China announced Sunday that they would begin using the same independent exam —besides the national one —to test students hoping to gain entrance to them in 2011.The seven are Peking University, Beihang University, Beijing Normal University, Nankai University, Fudan University, Xiamen University and Hong Kong University.Students who want to gain entrance to any of the seven universities will only have to sit one independent exam, according to the joint announcement.“This will help lighten th e students’ load, otherwise they must take several exams for different universities,”said the announcement.Passing the exam could result in more than one interview chance, giving the students more opportunities to choose their favorite universities.China’ s college entrance exam system is undergoing reform as universities aim to select students based on independent criteria rather than just using the results of the national exam.In 2003, Peking University and another 21 universities were allowed to pilot (试用) the reform by using their own criteria to independently select five percent of their students. Now nearly 80 universities across the country have the right to select talented students based on their own exams.Education experts regard universities selecting students according to independent examinations as conducive (有助的) to better understanding where the students’ talents lie.Although this may be the case, it has also created problems as students may sit many different exams as they often apply for a number of universities.To relieve students from such pressures, the national education outline (2010—2020) released in July this year encourages high-level universities to group together to use the same exams.1. If students want to be admitted to the seven prestigious universities, they can______.A. only pass the interview.B. only take the national exam.C. only take the independent exam.D. either take the national exam or the take the independent exam.2. What’s the purpose of students sitting one independent exam to gain entrance to the seven universities?A. It can reduce students’ load to take several exams.B. The universities will have the same standard to test students.C. There will be less trouble marking students’ test papers.D. It can avoid fierce competition among these universities.3. If students pass the independent exam, they will ______.A. take the national exam.B. have one or more interview chances.C. be admitted to one of the universities.D. he trained to be adapted to universities life and studies.4. What is the advantage of universities selecting students according to independent examinations?A. Students needn’t take the n ational exam.B. Students ‘education cost can be lowered.C. Students abilities and talents can be better found.D. It can encourage middle schools to recommend more qualified students.BArmed only with iPhones, the inventive rock band Atomic Tom has gone viral（广为流传） by way of the New York subway. The band has scored an Internet hit with the video to the song “Take Me Out．”Singer Luke White says the production was a top-secret operation．“We didn’t tell anyone about this. It was completely top-secret from our family, from our friends, from our label, our management, everybody. So the first time that people saw this video was last Friday when we put it on YouTube,”explained White．Since uploading the video to YouTube, band members have spent several days refreshing the page to watch the number of hits rise．The video has also made its way around Twitter as many people have shared it with their friends．“I mean, it still has’ t quite hit.It’ s just kind of blowing our minds right now that we're getting t his: many people are fond of it, and they’ re sharing it with their friends. We don’ t know what it’s like really to have something that’s viral, so all of this is very new to us.” said Eric Espiritu, the lead guitarist of the band．White explains how the video came together:“We did our research with the applications（应用程序） and found applications that worked out really well with the instruments and then we plugged them all into, plugged our phones into mini-battery powered amplifiers（扩音器） that we put underneath our seats, and we did a lot of, you know, practices, in terms of figuring out what the balance of the sound and like who was overpowering, who was too loud or who was too soft．”The idea for the video came from Espiritu's younger brother Benjamin. The younger Espiritu directed the video from his initial concept through the final edit and upload to the Internet．“I’ ve seen a lot of the music applications come out, and I’ ve never actually had the chance to play with them,”says Ben Espiritu. “When I started hearing about how they sound and everything, I thought it might be unique to take it one step further and then create an entire band just performing solely（单曲） on the iPhones, and I thought it would be a pretty cool idea．”Ben says the success of the band’ s music video is a credit to the talent and ability of the musicians, but it’s also a sign of the times．“It really comes down to seeing something different, seeing something unique, and I think that that’ s always, in any type of art form, what will speak to people, and I think it does reflect the times that we live in, taking a smart phone and then being able to turn it into an instrument, not only just an instrument, but making it sound really good．”5. Who first saw the video of the song “Take Me Out”?A．Their friends B．The people on line C．Their family D．Their management6. What is the band members’ attitude towards the sudden fame?A. They are thrilled．B. They are quite used to it．C. They are kind of confused．D. They are so excited as to tell everyone they know．7. How did the video come into being?A. The band copied from it other musicians．B. It had already existed in the iPhones before they bought them．C. The band created it with the help of the applications in the iPhones．D. The band made full use of the traditional instruments to make the song．8. What is the significance of the success of the band’ s music video?A. It has introduced us several talented musicians．B. It has made the musicians into millionaires．C. It teaches the young a big lesson．D. It reflects the talent and ability of the musicians and the times that we live in．CIn one of the strongest indications of the power of the mind to influence the body, a growing collection of evidence finds that people who are depressed have a greatly higher risk of developing heart disease.In a study of almost 3, 000 men and 5, 000 women, depressed men were 70 per cent more likely to develop coronary (心脏的) heart disease than those who weren't depressed. Whiledepressed women were just 12 per cent more likely to develop heart disease, those who were severely depressed were 78 per cent more likely. In fact, a 1998 study found that women who are depressed have a risk of dying from heart disease equal to that of women who smoke or who have high blood pressure.The link works the other way around, too. While about 1 in 20 American adults experience major depression in a given year, that number jumps to about one in three among those who have survived a heart attack.The more severe the depression, the more dangerous it is to your health. But some studies suggest that even mild depression, including feelings of hopelessness experienced over many years, may damage the heart. Other studies suggest depression may affect how well heart disease medications work.Researchers are n’ t sure what the connection between depression and heart disease is, but theories exist. One is that people who are depressed tend not to take very good care of themselves. They’ re more likely to eat high-fat, high-calorie “comfort” foods, less likely to exercise, and more likely to smoke. But beyond lifestyle, there is probably also a physiological link between depression and heart disease. Recent studies found that people with severe depression tended to have a lack of heart-healthy 0-3 fatty acids. People who are depressed also often have high levels of stress hormones (荷尔蒙). These keep the body primed for fight or flight, raising blood pressure and causing the heart to beat faster, all of which put additional stress on coronary arteries (动脉) and prevent the body’ s natural healing mechanisms from working properly.A whole branch of medicine is devoted to the complex links between mental health, the nervous system, the hormone system and so on. This science is gradually sorting out how the mind-body connection affects us, or defenses against heart disease.Generally, an estimated 10 percent of American adults experience some form of depression every year. Although available treatments can ease symptoms (症状) in more than 80 per cent of people treated, less than half of those with depression get the help they need.9.Which of the following can be the best title of the passage?A. Depression—Heart Disease Risk Factor.B. Heart Disease—Health Killer.C. Depression—Mental Health Enemy.D. Heart Disease—Depression Factor.10. Which statement is NOT true according to the passage?A. With high blood pressure, depression is another potential risk to women’s health.B. Depression, which is mild, can possibly cause damage to your health.C. Most people who experience depression get treated as they should be.D. Depression may have some influence on the function of heart disease medication.11. According to the passage, the possible connections between heart disease and depressionare the following EXCEPT ______.A. depressed ones tend to eat high-fat and high-calories foods, which leads to physical damage to heartB. severe heart disease may cause people to feel hopeless and depressedC.depression may result in the lack of some kind of acids, which probably affects the working of people’ s heartD. people with depression often have a high level of stress hormones, maybe, which will put extra pressure on one’s heartDYi So-yeon, an engineer from Seoul, returned to Earth on Saturday after 11 days aboard the International Space Station (ISS), along with Russian cosmonaut Yuri Malenchenko and US astronaut Peggy Whitson.A technical problem turned a routine (常规) return to Earth into a sharper than usual descent (下降) that tested the group members' stamina and courage. They landed in the Kazakh steppes ( 大草原) about 420km (260 miles) wide of their target."During the descent there was some kind of fire outside the Soyuz capsule because we were going through the atmosphere," Yi said."At first I was afraid, but the two other guys looked okay, so I tried to look okay too."Yi smiled and joked her way through a 10-minute news briefing at Star City, the wooded Sovietera cosmonaut training centre on the edge of Moscow. However, Malenchenko and Whitson looked tired and thin after nearly six months in space. Their answers were short and Whitson needed support to balance when she walked. The 29-year-old Yi has become famous in South Korea since the take-off but she brushed this aside and said she has had little contact with friends or family since returning."In fact, they are the heroes right now," Yi said, referring to Malenchenko and Whitson. "I'm just a beginner and a little ashamed to say that I am a hero." She did, though, relate a more light-hearted incident on the ISS."I sang 'Fly Me to the Moon" Yi said about the 1950s pop song. "It's my favorite song from university although at that time I didn't know I would be an astronaut."The capsule's so-called "ballistic" re-entering made the group members face twice the usual pull from the centre of the earth. The flames Yi described may have been caused by friction (摩擦) heating the capsule as it fell through the atmosphere.Whitson told reporters that Saturday's ballistic landing, was irregular but not an emergency."The Soyuz has been through its history very reliable and there has obviously been someissue in the last couple of descents which went ballistic, but I'm sure the engineers will determine what the problems are and get them fixed," she said.In October, a Soyuz capsule carrying Malaysia's first space tourist touched down about 200 km (125 miles) off course in a similar ballistic landing caused by a technical problem.The Soyuz is the world's longest-serving manned space capsule. An early version of the craft, the Vostok, carried the first person into space in 1961.Whitson, 48, has become the American with the longest amount of time in space with 377 days.12. What's the main idea of the passage?A. Flight in space is very dangerousB. Not everybody can go into spaceC. Fearful landing tests the Korean astronautD. Yi didn't know she would be an astronaut when she was young13. The reason why Yi Suo-yeon felt afraid at first was that __________.A. a fire was caused by the frictionB. she had no such experience beforeC. she was not brave enoughD. the other two didn't help her14. From the passage, we can learn that __________.A. Yi So-yeon, a space tourist came from South KoreaB. Whitson became energetic when they landed on earthC. the two other guys were not afraid during the descentD. the Soyuz, an unmanned space capsule, had a long history15. The underlined phrase in this passage means __________.A. out of workB. out of controlC. in the wrong directionD. in danger七选五Ancient Rome was one of the world’s most powerful empires more than 2,000 years ago. The Romans’ ideas about roads, laws, government and buildings still influence us today.Italy is shaped like a boot.The Colosseum in Rome was built during the time of the Roman Empire, in the first century A.D.__16___It is a popular tourist attraction today.Italy is well-known for its designers, who create cars, handbags, clothes, shoes and other items that are in demand for their style and fine workmanship.Today, the economy of Italy is stronger than in the past. 17 Today, manufacturing and tourism are the main sources of income. There are some big companies, but Italy has many smaller companies, too.18 The southern part does not offer as many manufacturing jobs, so it is not asprosperous.Italy is a member of the European Union, a group of countries that join together for better trade. The currency, or money, they use is called the “euro”.Food and eating good meals are important to Italians. ___19____Popular foods include pasta, risotto, minestrone and pizza．McDonald’s is also popular there.Many families still eat their main meal in the middle of the day. 20 Families spend a lot of time together.A．The family is very important to the Italian way of life.B．The country used to depend on agriculture.C．Mountains cover about three-fourths of the country.D．It could seat about 50,000 people, who went to see fights between animals and people.E. While there are some supermarkets, many people shop at small, neighborhood markets.F. Italy has several islands off the coast.G. The northern part of the country is the main manufacturing center.完型填空: (每小题1.5分，共30分)My husband hasn’t stopped laughing about a funny thing t hat happened to me. It is funny now but is wasn’t at that time.Last Friday, after___21___ all family shopping in town, I wanted a rest___22__catching the train, so I bought a newspaper and some chocolate and went into the____23___coffee shop—that cheap, self-service place with long tables to__24___. I put my heavy bag down on the floor, put the newspaper and chocolate on the table to keep__25___,and went to get a cup of coffee.When I came back with the coffee, there was someone in___26__. It was one of those wild-looking youngsters,___27__ dark glasses and torn__28___,and hair colored bright red at the front. Not so unusual these days. What _29____surprise me was that he had started to eat my chocolate.Naturally, I was annoyed.__30___, to avoid trouble---and really I was rather__31___ about him, I just looked down at the front page of the newspaper, tasted my coffee, and took a bit of chocolate. The boy looked at me closely. Then he took___32___piece of my chocolate. I could _33___believe it. Still I didn’t dare to__34___ an argument. When he took a third piece, I felt more__35__ than uneasy. I thought, “Well, I shall have the last piece.” And I got it.The boy__36___me a strange look, then stood up. As he left he shouted out,“This__37___ is crazy.” Everyone stared. That was embarrassing(令人难堪的)enough, but it was__38___when I finished my coffee and got ready to leave. My face went red—as red as_39____---when Irealized I’d made a mistake. It wasn’t my chocolate that he had been taking. There was mine, unopened, just___40__ my newspaper.21. A. buying B. making C. doing D. taking22. A. after B. on C. before D. while23. A. airport B. park C. station D. hotel24. A .sit on B. seat at C. sit at D. seat by25. A. a place B. an eye C. a space D. a family26. A. the next seat B. my seat C. front seat D. that very seat27. A. having B. wearing C. with D. putting on28. A. clothes B. cloths C. clothing D. cloth29. A. could B. would C. did D. should30. A. Whenever B. Whatever C. However D. In order that31. A. difficult B. anxious C. uneasy D. worried32. A. a big B. a second C. a half D. a full33. A. seldom B. nearly C. almost D. hardly34. A. stop B. hold C. get D. make35. A. satisfied B. happy C. glad D. angry36. A. took B. had C. gave D. past37. A. woman B. man C. boy D. youngster38. A. better B. worse C. all right D. not matter39. A. his hair B. my bag C. his clothes D. his glasses40. A. in B. on C. under D. by语法填空(共10小题，每题1.5分，满分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。
河北省武邑中学高考英语一轮复习 第5期55分钟课堂练习
河北省武邑中学2015届高考英语一轮复习第5期55分钟课堂练习第一部分阅读理解（每小题2分，满分40分）AMini Book Excerpts（节选）BiographyWhen Salinger learned that a car park was to be built on the land, the middle-aged writer was shocked and quickly bought the neighboring area to protect it... The townspeople never forgot the rescue and came to help their most famous neighbor.J.D. Salinger: A Life by Kenneth Slawenski (Random House,$27)Mystery（疑案小说）“You’re a smart boy. Benny’s death was no accident, and you’re the only one who saw it happen. Do yo u think the murderer should get away with it?” The boy was staring stubbornly at his lap again.A thought suddenly occurred to Annika. “Did you... You recognized the man in the car, didn’t you?”The boy hesitated, twisting his fingers. “Maybe,” he said qui etly.Red Wolf by Liza Marklund (Atria Books, $25,99)Short StoriesShe wants to say to him what she has learned, none of it in class: Some women are born stupid, and some women are too smart for their own good. Some women are born to give, and some women only know how to take. Some women learn who they want to be from their mothers, some who they don’t want to be. Some mothers suffer so their daughters won’t. Some mothers love so their daughters won’t.You Are Free by Danzy Senna (Riverhead Books, $15)HumorDo your kids like to have fun? Come to Fun Times! Do you like to watch your kids having fun? Bring them to Fun Times! Fun Times’ “amusement cycling” is the most fun you can have, legally, in the United States right now. Why spend thousands of dollars flying to Disney World when you can spend less than half of that within a day’s drive in most cities?Happy And Other Bad Thoughts by Larry Doyle (Ecco, $14.99)1. If the readers want to know about the lite of Salinger, they should buy the book published by.A. EccoB. Atria BooksC. Riverhead BooksD. Random House2. The book Happy And Other Bad Thoughts is intended for .A. young childrenB. Disney World workersC. middle school teachersD. parents with young children3. Which book describes women with characters of their own?A. Happy And Other Bad ThoughtsB. J. D. Salinger:A LifeC. You Are FreeD. Red Wolf4. After finishing the book Red Wolf, the readers would learn that .A. the boy helped arrest the murdererB. Benny died of an accidentC. the murderer got away with the crimeD. Ammika carried out the crimeBAstronauts on shorter shuttle missions（使命）often work very long days. Tasks are scheduled so tightly that break times are often used to finish the day’s work. This type of schedule is far too demanding for long missions on the International Space Station (ISS). ISS crewmembers usually live i space for at least a quarter of a year. They work five days on and two days off to mimic the normal way they do things on Earth as much as possible. Weekends give the crew valuable time to rest and do a few hours of housework. They can communicate with family and friends by email, internet phone and through private video conferences.While astronauts cannot go to a baseball game or a movie in orbit, there are many familiar activities that they can still enjoy. Before a mission the family and friends of each ISS crewmember put together a collection of family photos, messages, videos and reading material for the astronauts to look at when they will be floating 370 kilometers above the Earth. During their mission, the crew also receives care packages with CDs, books, magazines, photos and letters. And as from early 2010, the internet became available on the ISS, giving astronauts the chance to do some “web surfing（冲浪）” in their personal time. Besides relaxing with these more common entertainments, astronauts can simply enjoy the experience of living in space.Many astronauts say that one of the most relaxing things to do in space is to look out the window and stare at the universe and the Earth. Both the shuttle and the ISS circle the planet several t imes each day, and every moment offers a new view of the Earth’s vast land mass and oceans.5. What does the word “mimic” in Paragraph 1 probably mean?A. FindB. CopyC. ChangeD. Lose6. Which of the following best describes the families of the astronauts on the ISS?A. They are caring and thoughtful.B. They are worried and upset.C. They are impatient and annoyed.D. They are excited and curious.7. In the final paragraph, the author shows that astronauts _______A. get more pleasure in space than on the EarthB. find living in space a bit boring and tiringC. regard space life as commonD. love to see the Earth from space8. The passage mainly discusses how astronauts _____A. work for longer missions in spaceB. connect with people on the earthC. observe the Earth from spaceD. spend their free time in spaceCIf Confucius（孔子） were still alive today and could celebrate his September 28 birthday with a big cake, there would be a lot of candles. He’d need a fan or a strong wind to help him put them out.While many people in China will remember Confucius on his special day, few people in theUS will give him a passing thought. It’s nothing personal. Most Americans don’t even remember the birthdays of their own national heroes.But this doesn't mean that Americans don't care about Confucious. In many ways he has become a bridge that foreigners must cross if they want to reach a deeper understanding of China.In the past two decades, the Chinese studies programs have gained huge popularity in Western universities. More recently, the Chinese government has set up Confucius Institutes in more than 80 countries. These schools teach both Chinese language and culture. The main courses of Chinese culture usually include Chinese art, history and philosophy(哲学). Some social scientists suggest that Westerners should take advantage of the ancient Chinese wisdom to make up for the drawbacks of Western philosophy., students in the United States, at the same time, are racing to learn Chinese. So they will be ready for life in a world where China is an equal power with the United States. Businessmen who hope to make money in China are reading books about Confucious to understand their Chinese customers.So the old thinker's ideas are still alive and well.Today China attracts the West more than ever, and it will need more teachers to introduce Confuciousand Chinese culture to the West.As for the old thinker, he will not soon be forgotten by people in the West, even if his birthday is.9.The opening paragraph is mainly intended to__________A. provide some key facts about ConfuciousB. Attract the readers' interest in the subjectC. Show great respect for the ancient thinkerD. Prove the popularity of modern birthday celebrations10.We can learn from Paragraph 4 that American students_________.A.Have a great interest in studying ChineseB.Take an active part in Chinese competitionsC.Try to get high scores in Chinese examsD.Fight for a chance to learn Chinese11.What is the best title for the passage?A.Forgotten wisdom in AmericaB.Huge fans of the Chinese LanguageC.Chinese Culture for WesternersD.Old Thinker with a Big Future12.The passage is likely to appear in ________A. A biographyB. A history paperC. A newspaperD. A philosophy textbookDInside the pleasingly fragrant cafe, So All May Eat (SAME) in downtown Denver, the spirit of generosity （慷慨）is instantly noticeable. A donation box stands in place of a cash register. Customers here pay only what they can afford, on questions asked.A risky business plan, perhaps, but SAME Cafe has done one unchangeable thing in the Mile High City for six years: Open only at midday, the restaurant provides poor local people with healthy, delicious lunches six days a week. Those unable to pay for their meals can instead volunteer as waiters and waitresses, and dishwashers, or look after the buildings and equipment for the cafe.“It’s based on trust, and it’s working all right,” says co-owner Brad Birky, who started the cafe in 2006 with his wife Libby. Previously volunteering at soup kitchens, the Birkys were dissatisfied with the often unhealthy meals they served there.“We wanted to offer quality food in a restaurant where everyone felt comfortable, regardless of their circumstances,” Birky says. SAME’s special lunch menu changes daily and most food materials are natural and grown by local farmers.The cafe now averages 64 to 70 customers (and eight volunteers) a day. And the spirit of generosity behind the project appears to be spreading. In early 2007, one volunteer who had cleared snow for his meals during the long winter said goodbye to the Birkys. “He said he was going to New Orleans to help with the hurricane cleanup,” says Birky.13. What can we learn about the soup kitchens the Birkys previously worked for?A. They refused to have volunteers.B. They offered low quality food.C. They provided customers with a good environment.D. They closed down because of poor management.14. According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?A. The customers who cannot pay can work as volunteers instead.B. More volunteers will go to New Orleans for the hurricane cleanup.C. Many new cafes will be opened to offer free lunches in the town.D. The lunch menu has remained the same since the cafe was started.15. The author’s attitude towards running such a cafe is _______.A. unfavorableB. approvingC. doubtfulD. cautiousE(七选五)Before going outside in the morning, many of us check a window thermometer(温度计)for the temperature. This helps us decide what to wear. _____16____. We want our food to be a certain coldness in the refrigerator. We want it a certain hotness in the oven. If we don’t feel well, we use a thermometer to see if we have a fever. We keep our rooms a certain warmth in the winter and a certain coolness in the summer.Not all the thermometers use the same system to measure temperature. We use a system called the Fahrenheit scale. But most other countries use the Centigrade scale. Both systems use the freezing and boiling points of water as their guide._____17_____ .The most common kind of thermometer is made with mercury(水银)inside a clear glass tube. As mercury (or any other liquid ) becomes hot, it expands. As it gets colder, it contracts(收缩). That is why on hot days the mercury line is high in the glass tube._____18______.First. Take a clear glass juice bottle that has a cap ; fill the bottle with coloured water. Tap a hole in the center of the cap using a hammer and thick nail. Put the cap on the jar. Then stick a plastic straw(吸管) through the nail hole. ______19______.Finally. Place a white card on the outside of the bottle and behind the straw. Now you can see the water lever easily. ______20____.As the temperature goes down, the water will contract, and the lever in the straw will come down. Perhaps you will want to keep a record of the water lever in the straw each morning for a week.A．We use and depend on thermometers to measure the temperature of many other things in our daily lives.B．Thermometers measure temperature, by using materials that change in the same way when they are heated or cooled.C．Now that you know this rule you can make a thermometer of your own that will work.D．The water will rise in the straw. As the temperature of the air goes up, the water will expand and rise even higher.E．They label these in different ways. On the Fahrenheit scale water freezes at 32 degrees and boils at 212 degrees. On the Celsius scale water freezes at 0 degrees and boils at 100degrees.F．Take wax (you may use an old candle if you have one) and melt some of it right where the straw is struck into the cap to seal把..粘住) them together.G．People use thermometers which are made by themselves when travelling around the world. 第二部分完形填空（共20小题；每小题1. 5分，满分30分）It was a cool October evening. Excitement and family members __21___ the hall. I was only a 7-year-old girl, but I was the center of __22___. Finally, after weeks of preparation, I would __23_ all my hard work in a dance of performance. Everything would be __24___ —so I thought. I waited backstage all __25__ in my black tights with a golden belt. In a loud and clear voice, the master of ceremonies __26__ that my class was next.My dance class was doing a routine on wooden boxes two feet by two feet, facing the __27___. All I had to do in the next move was put one foot on the box next to mine and keep my other foot on my box. It really was an __28__ move. I was concentrating so much on __29___ the huge smile on my face and holding my head up that I did not look __30__ I was going.I missed my partner’s box altogether and __31__. There I was standing on the stage floor when my classmates were on top of their boxes. I could hear giggles(咯咯笑) coming from the audience, and I felt the ___32___ rush to my face. I remembered my dance teacher had told us, “If you make a mistake, keep smiling so the audience will not ___33___.” I did my best to follow her ___34___ as I continued with the routine.When the curtain dropped, so did my __35___ for the evening. I ___36___ bitterly, tasting the salt from the tears that streamed down my face. I ran backstage, but no one could __37__ me down.Recently I realized I had been a __38__ that night. I was ___39___, but I fought theurge to run off the stage. __40___, I finished the routine with a smile on my face. Now when friends and family laugh about the time I slipped during a dance performance, I can laugh too.21. A. filled B. visited C. attended D. decorated22. A. pressure B. impression C. debate D.attention23. A. take over B. show off C. look after D. give up24. A. reasonable B. suitable C. obvious D. perfect25. A. dressed up B. folded up C. covered up D. mixed up26. A. suggested B. explained C. announced D.predicted27. A. music B. audience C. curtain D. stage28. A. easy B. active C. adventurous D. extra29. A. containing B. hiding C. sharing D. keeping30. A. why B. whether C. where D. what31. A. wandered B. slipped C. waved D. skipped32. A. blood B. pleasure C. pride D. tear33. A. leave B. cheer C. believe D. notice34. A. gesture B. example C. advice D. plan35. A. doubts B. hopes C. voice D. patience36. A. argued B. shouted C. begged D. sobbed37. A. turn B. calm C. let D. put38. A. star B. pioneer C. loser D. fool39. A. satisfied B. moved C. embarrassed D. confused40. A. However B. Instead C. In total D. In return第三部分：语法填空The woman often called the First Lady of New York died on August. Brooke Astor was one hundred five years old. The extremely wealthy and famous New Yorker spent much of her life __1__(help)the needy in her beloved city.She was born in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. She was the only child of a high level military officer. After two earlier __2__(marry) ，she married Vincent Astor in 1953 again. He came from a family __3__ had been rich for least on hundred years. Among other things, he owed many buildings in New York City. Brooke Astor became one of the __4__(rich)women in the world when Vincent Astor died. She also became head of a huge charity organization_ _5__(found) by her husband. He repeatedly had told her she would have fun giving __6__ his money. And apparently she did. Missus Astor gave tens of millions of dollars __7__(main)to places and people in New York City. She said it was the sensible choice because that was __8__ the money had been ma de. She gave financial support to the city’s cultural centers，its poor anddisabled as __9__ as to many other smaller charities. When she died, the mayor of New York said the city would not be what it is today __10__ her support.第四部分短文改错Are the years you spent at school best years of your life? Personally, I found most lesson rather uninteresting. We had to sit at our desks in silence and paid attention to what the teachers were saying. They were used to write on the blackboard and ask us difficult questions. We also had to do a plenty of homework, and hand it on time. We had to wear school uniforms and obey lots of rules. I left school as soon as I can and started work. I read books at the public library, and late I decided to attend college. Now I really enjoy study because I’m growing old and know what I Want it. When I was at school, I was just the wrong age!Key: DDCA BADD BADC BAB AECFDADBDA CBADC BADCB DBACB1．[解析] sb. spend time (in) doing sth.某人花(时间，精力)做某事。
河北省武邑中学高考英语一轮复习 第36期55分钟课堂练习 (2)
河北省武邑中学2015届高考英语一轮复习第36期55分钟课堂练习第二部分：阅读理解 (共两节，满分40分)AEvery time Lionel Messi breaks a record, it seems appropriate to compare him to the legends that came before him.In 2012, he rewrote soccer history on multiple occasions, and his latest record came when he scored his 86th goal of the calendar year, breaking Gerd Muller’s previous mark, before wrapping up the year with 91 goals.All statistics indicate that Messi is currently the best player in the world, and that he will go down in history as the top footballer of his generation. But when he is judged against all-time greats like Pele and Diego Maradona, he still has work to do.We don’t know whether the Barcelona striker will have another year in which he records more than 90 goals, but he must still sustain(维持)a similar level of production for the next several seasons.Messi has already taken part in three of Barcelona’s victorious Champions League(冠军联赛)campaigns, and he played an important role in two of them. In order to firmly establish himself as the greatest club football player in history, he must win the tournament a few more times.Most importantly, the Argentine(阿根廷人)needs to win on the international stage. Regardless of what Messi does for Barcelona, his legacy will be incomplete if he cannot win the World Cup with Argentina.Both Pele and Maradona led their countries to the top of international soccer during their careers, and Messi’s performances for his country have been severely disappointing.While he was still a teenager in 2006-and his lackluster(平淡的)showing is excusable due to his youth-he cannot brush off the disappointment that characterized Argentina’s performance in 2010.But the 4-0 loss to Germany in the 2010 World Cup Quarter Final seems to have sparked Messi. He scored 12 times for Argentina last year, and the next World Cup could finally be Messi’s breakout performance in blue and white stripes.Due to all of his accomplishments, it is easy to forget that the extraordinary footballer is just 25 years old. If he can avoid injury or lengthy slumps(低潮状态)until his speed and skills start to decline due to age, he may continue to break records and win trophies.21. What will Messi have to do in order to be complete in his soccer career?A. He must win the World Cup with Argentina.B. He must win the tournament a few more times.C. He must defeat Pele and Maradona.D. He must avoid injury or lengthy slumps.22. How was Messi’s performance in 2010 World Cup?A. Excellent.B. Inspiring.C. Disappointing.D. Normal.23. What can we infer from the passage?A. Messi has firmly established himself as the greatest club soccer player in history.B. Messi will try his best to win the next World Cup with Argentina.C. Messi can avoid injury and lengthy slumps to break records and win trophies.D. Pele and Maradona led their countries to the top of international soccer during their careers.24. What is the best title of the passage?A. Lionel Messi, the Best Soccer Player of All TimeB. Lionel Messi, the Greatest Soccer Player in HistoryC. Barcelona and Lionel MessiD. World Cup and Lionel MessiBPlanning a visit to the UK? Here we help with ways to cut your costs.AVOID BIG EVENTS Big sporting events, concerts and exhibitions can increase the cost of accommodation and make it harder to find a room. A standard double room at the Thistle Brighton on the final Friday of the Brighton Comedy Festival (19 Oct.) cost ￡169.15 at . A week later, the same room cost ￡118.15.If you can be flexible and want to know dates to avoid—or you're looking for a big event to pass your time—check out sites such as , which allow you to search for events in the UK by city, date and category.STAY AWAY FROM THE STATION If traveling to your destination by train, you may want to find a good base close to the station, but you could end up paying more for the sake of convenience at the start of your holiday.Don't be too choosy about the part of town you stay in. Booking two months in advance, the cheapest room at Travelodge's Central Euston hotel in London for Saturday 22 September was ￡95.95. A room just a tube journey away at its Covent Garden hotel was ￡75.75. And at Farringdon, a double room cost just ￡62.95.LOOK AFTER YOURSELF Really central hotels in cities such as London, Edinburgh and Cardiff can cost a fortune, especially at weekends and during big events. As an alternative consider checking into a self－catering flat with its own kitchen. Often these flats are hidden away on the top floors of city centre buildings. A great example is the historic O'Neill Flat on Edinburgh's Royal Mile, available for ￡420 for five days in late September, with room for four adults.GET ON A BIKE London's “Boris bikes” have attracted the most attention, but other cities also have similar programmes that let you rent a bicycle and explore at your own pace, saving you on public transport or car parking costs.Among the smaller cities with their own programmes are Newcastle (casual members pay around ￡1.50 for two hours) and Cardiff (free for up to 30 minutes, or ￡5 per day)．25. The Brighton Comedy Festival is mentioned mainly to show big events may ________．A. help travelers pass timeB. attract lots of travelers to the UKC. allow travelers to make flexible plansD. cause travelers to pay more for accommodation26．“Farringdon” in Paragraph 5 is most probably ________．A. a hotel away from the train stationB. the tube line to Covent GardenC. an ideal holiday destinationD. the name of a travel agency27．The passage shows that the O'Neill Flat ________．A. lies on the ground floorB. is located in central LondonC. provides cooking facilities for touristsD. costs over ￡100 on average per day in late September28．Cardiff's program allows a free bike for a maximum period of ________．A. half an hourB. one hourC. one hour and a halfD. two hoursCWhile students in Yinchuan are quite used to clear skies, Beijing teenagers are not so lucky. As another warm winter approaches, the city can expect the normal clouds of smoke caused by air pollution.But things may start to improve soon. The government is co-operating with a US-based environmental protection agency to update existing buses and trucks with clean fuel technology. The new technology could reduce air pollutants in existing diesel engines(柴油机)by 40 percent. The programme will begin by testing buses in Beijing to see if the technology can be applied to them.“We encourage the development of public transports. But at the same time we need to reduce pollution from them, ”said an official.Ef forts are being made to improve the capital’s environment with tighter controls on emissions(排放). Some heavily polluting factories and construction sites, such as those owned by the steel giant Shougang Group, have been asked to cut production in November and December or be closed.Beijing was the third polluted city in the world at the end of last century, according to the UN. But thanks to recent measures, the capital has made some progress. Last year 224 clear days were rated as having good air quality. In 1998 the air quality index(指数)gave just 100 days as good.“I am glad to see an improvement, ”said a senior 1 boy living in the northwest of Beijing. “Compared to other places, the air quality of Beijing is still worrying though.I hate pollution. Once I was riding my bike in the morning when I almost had a traffic accident because I couldn’t see a car only metres away from me in fog. ”In early October, the skies were covered by such a thick fog that a display show by the visiting French Air Force was called off.Rapid development, industry, traffic fumes and sandstorms from the desert all contribute to the city’s bad air.29. The passage is mainly about .A. a programme aiming at improving Beijing’s air qualityB. progress made in Beijing’s air qualityC. Beijing’s air pollutionD. the differences between Yinchuan and Beijing30. Which of the following is NOT the measure taken or to be taken to improv e Beijing’s air quality?A. Clean fuel technology will be used in public transports.B. Some factories have been asked to cut production.C. Some construction sites have been told to be closed.D. A display show of airplanes has been called off.31. We can infer from the passage that, with the aim of being an ecological city, .A. far more still needs to be doneB. nothing else needs to be doneC. all traffic has to be closedD. the development of the city has to be slowed down32. Which of the following is NOT correct according to the passage?A. Beijing’s air q uality is getting worse and worse.B. Rapid development, industry, traffic fumes and sandstorms are all the causes of bad air quality.C. People see clouds of smoke in the sky in the winter of Beijing.D. The government is making efforts to stop air pollution.DEvery year Chris Brogan posts his three words for a new year. Many ot hers and I have followed hislead for the past three or four years. They helped me a lot. My words for last year were “passion”,“focus”and “delegate”and I stayed true to them. This year, 2013, my goals are more personal and less professional.FOCUSFocus is making a repeat appearance on my list this year because I’m too much of a multitasker. Theproblem is that I have trouble finishing one thing with so many things ca lling me. When I was working as awriter, all my projects were handled via a schedule, I’m putting a fitness and housekeeping routine into myschedule.HEALTHI get so busy taking care of everyone else, and I forget to take care of myself and this has to change.My health suffers and my weight suffers. I have to get my health in check, not only for me but because I promisedmy 9-year-old son. I’ll make good food and lifestyle choices. I miss bein g thin, and it’s time to get it back.CELEBRATEWhat good is having it if I’m not taking time to enjoy it? I havea wonderful job, a happy family, andso much to be thankful for. So how come I spend all my time working? La st summer my family took ourfirst vacation in four years, the best thing I’ve done for myself and my family in a long time. This year, I’m making sure to take time to enj oy life and celebrate its many blessings.Do you have any words for 2014?33. The underlined word “multitasker”probably refers to a person who.A. makes a living by writingB. always fails to finish a task on timeC. has several things to do at the same timeD. pays more attention to fitness and housekeeping34. Why does the writer have “HEALTH”as one of his three words?A. He wants to take better care of others.B. He’s gaining weight and feeling bad.C. He did not take any exercise in the past.D. He got the idea from his son.35. What can we learn from the passage?A. The word “CELEBRATE”can remind the writer to enjoy life.B. The writer has a vacation with his family every four years.C. The word “FOCUS”can help the writer focus on his family.D. The writer used to be overweight for lack of exercise.第二节（共5小题，每小题2分，满分10分）Do you regularly get together to talk with your family about problems or the day’s events?36 Want to improve your family's communication skills? Try these simple steps.Create opportunities for talking.Make time for talking by reducing the number of unnecessary activities your family is involved in. And if you do find yourself in the car running from place to place, turn off the cell phones, and use that opportunity to catch up on the day’s activities.37In addition to bringing everyone together for a wrap-up(总结) of the day’s activities, insist on a few standing family meals. Use the family dinner table as an opportunity to share what’s going on in each other’s lives.Go on individual dates with your children.38 Older teens might enjoy going out for a hamburger or a coffee at their favorite coffee place. Younger children often enjoy going to the supermarket, especially when you let them select their favorite food.Listen more and speak less.When trying to improve any relationship, listening is far more important than talking. It makes kids feel respected. 3940 Children feel comfortable sharing their problems with their parents, reducing the risk of peers(同龄人) having a negative influence on their lives. Parents remain connected with each other and their children, strengthening the family bond. And the whole family develops a communication style that can help improve the quality of relationships outside the home.A.Insist on family meals.B.Do you want to understand your children better?C.Please think twice about what you say before you say it.D. Spend time with each of your children and let them know that they matter.E. When it comes to family communication, listen four times longer than you speak.F. Maintaining positive family communication benefits your family in many ways.G. Conversation is the key to any strong relationship, but family communication is especially important。
河北省武邑中学高考英语一轮复习 第47期55分钟课堂练习
河北省武邑中学2015届高考英语一轮复习第47期55分钟课堂练习第一部分阅读理解AThe Gloria Barron Prize honors American young people from 8 to l8 who have shown leadership and courage in public service．Each year ten winners each receive$2，000 to support their higher education or their service work．Ellie Wen，18，was volunteering at a community center in Los Angeles．The center was set up to help immigrant families．She happened to meet adults in an EFL(English as a foreign language)class．“When I saw them struggling hard，I wondered how people in poor countries could learn English，”Ellie said．So she started a Website，“Repeat After Us”，where people can listen to English and practice their accents．Volunteers have helped Ellie record more than 6，600 texts，including Abraham Lincoln’s“Gettysburg Address”．Hard work pays off．There were so many times that Ellie was discouraged，but she stuck to it．The Website crashed early on，and all the recordings were lost．But volunteers worked together vigorously to start over，and the visitors returned to the site．“Just follow your idea and know that the world is so kind．Even if you do have trouble，people will help you,”Ellie said．“I was really excited the first month，when we had 49 visitors，”she said．Now，more than 480，000 people from a11 over the world have visited the site．“I get e-mails from China，Egypt，India，and Brazil．”They say，“Thank you so much for this resource，we’ve been waiting for it for so long!”Ellie loves knowing she is helping so many people．Gloria Barron Prize winners like Ellie are enthusiastic about the work they do．And they encourage others to join in if they see a need．Anybody can be negative，but it needs somebody brave to be positive．Are you the brave one？21．Choose the right order of the following．a．Ellie started a Website，Repeat After Us．b．Ellie happened to meet adults in an EFL class．c．All the recordings were lost．d．Ellie became a Gloria Barron Prize winner．e．More than 480，000 people from all over the world visited the site．A. c—b—a—e—dB. a—e—d—c—bC. b—a—c—e—dD. b—c—a—e—d22．Which of the following statements is true?A. The Gloria Barron Prize honors people showing leadership and courage．B. Each year ten winners share US$2，000 to support their higher education．C. Ellie Wen was badly paid at a community center in Los Angeles．D. People can practice their English via Ellie’s website．23.The writer mainly talks about_____．A. how to open up a website with the help of othersB. how to teach immigrant families English via the InternetC. the Gloria Barron Prize and the story of one of its winnersD. young people who help others in various waysBCell phones：Is there a cancer link?Could your cell phone give you cancer? Whether it could or not，some people are worrying about the possibility that phones，power lines and Wi-Fi could be responsible for a range of illnesses，from rashes to brain tumors．Some say there is evidence to support the growing anxieties．David Carpenter，a professor of environmental health sciences at the university at Albany，in New York，thinks there’s a greater than 95 percent chance that power lines can cause childhood leukemia(白血病)．Also there’s a greater than 90 percent chance that cell phones can cause brain tumors．“It’s apparent now that there’s a real risk，”said Carpenter．But others believe these concerns are not justified．Dr Martha Linet，head of radiation epidemiology(流行病学)at the US National Cancer Institute，has looked at the same research as Carpenter but has reached a different conclusion．“I don’t support warning labels for cell phones，”said Linet．“We don’t have the evidence that there’s much danger．”Studies so far suggest a weak connection between EMFs(电磁场)and illness—so weak that it might not exist at a11．A multinational investigation of cell phones and brain cancer，in 13 countries outside the US，has been underway for several years．It’s funded in part by the European Union，in part by a cell phone industry group．The final report should come out later this year，but data so far don’t suggest a strong link between cell phone use and cancer risk．24．From the passage we can learn that some people are worried because________.A. they have evidence that the use of cell phones can lead to cancerB. they feel surprised and alarmed about cell phone useC. some experts have given a warningD. cell phones are responsible for brain tumors25．By saying “I don’t support warning labels for cell phones，”Dr Martha Linet has the idea that_______.A. the worrying is unnecessaryB. cancer—warning labels should be on cell phonesC. there is a link between cell phones and cancerD. cell phones have nothing to do with cancer26．Which of the following best describes the attitude of the author towards the debate?A. Optimistic．B. Objective．C. Opposite．D. Casual．27．The underlined word“justified” in Paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to_____．A. explainedB. confirmedC. classifiedD. restrictedCCan you believe your eyes? A recent experiment suggests that the answer to that question may depend on your age．Martin Doherty，a psychologist at the University of Stirling in Scotland，led the team of scientists．In this experiment，Doherty and his team tested the perception(观察力)of some people，using pictures of some orange circles．The researchers showed the same pictures to two groups of people．The first group included 151 children aged 4 to 10，and the second group included 24 a—dults aged 18 to 25．The first group of pictures showed two orange circles alone on a white background．One of the circles was larger than the other，and these people were asked to identify the larger one．Four-year-olds identified the correct circle 79 percent of the time．Adults identified the correct circle 95 percent of the time．Next，both groups were shown pictures where the orange circles，again of different sizes，were surrounded by gray circles．Here’s where the trick lies．In some of the pictures，the smaller orange circle was surrounded by even smaller gray circles—making the orange circle appear larger than the other orange circle，which was the real larger one．And the larger orange circle was surrounded by even bigger gray circles—so it appeared to be smaller than the real smaller orange circle．When young children aged 4 to 6 looked at these tricky pictures，they weren’t fooled—they were still able to find the bigger circle with roughly the same accuracy as before．Older children and adults，on the other hand，did not do as well．Older children often identified the smaller circle as the larger one，and adults got it wrong most of the time．As children get older，Doherty said，their brains may develop the ability to identify visual context．In other words，they will begin to process the whole picture at once：the tricky gray circles，as well as the orange circle in the middle．As a result，they’re more likely to fall for this kind of visual trick．28．Doherty and his team of scientists did an experiment to evaluate______．A. Children’s and adults’ eye-sightB. people’s ability to see accuratelyC. children’s and adults’ brainsD. the influence of people’s age29．When asked to find the larger circle，_____．A. children at 6 got it wrong 79％of the time with no gray ones aroundB. only adults over 18 got it right 95％of the time with gray ones aroundC. children at 4 got it right about 79％of the time with gray ones aroundD. adults got it right most of the time with gray ones around30．According to the passage，we can know that_____．A. a smaller orange circle appears bigger on a white backgroundB. an orange circle appears bigger than a gray one of the same sizeC. a circle surrounded by other circles looks bigger than its real sizeD. a circle surrounded by bigger ones looks smaller than its real size31．Why are younger children not fooled?A. Because they are smarter than older children and adults．B. Because older people are influenced by their experience．C. Because people’s eyes become weaker as the y grow older．D. Because their brain can hardly notice related things together．DAs you are probably aware，the latest job markets news isn’t good：Unemployment is still more than 9 percent，and new job growth has fallen close to zero．That’s bad for the econ omy，of course．And it may be especially discouraging if you happen to be looking for a job orhoping to change careers right now．But it actually shouldn’t matter to you nearly as much as you think．That’s because job growth numbers don’t matter to job hunte rs as much as job staff-turnover(人员流动)data．After all，existing jobs open up every day due to promotions，resignations，and retirements．(Yes，people are retiring even in this economy．)In both good times and bad，staff-turnover creates more openings than economic growth does．Even in June of 2007，when the economy was still booming along，job growth was only 132，000，while staff-turnover was 4．7 million!And as it turns out，even today—with job growth near zero—over 4 million job hunters are being hired every month．I don’t mean to imply that overall job growth doesn’t have an impact on one’s ability to land a job．It’s true that if total employment were higher．it would mean more jobs for all of us to choose from(and compete for)．And it's true that there are currently more people applying for each available job opening，regardless of whether it’s a new one or not．But what often distinguishes those who land jobs from those who don’t is their ability to stay motivated．They’re willing to do the hard work of identifying their valuable skills；be creative about where and how to look；learn how to present themselves to potential employers；and keep going，even after repeated rejections．The Bureau of Labor Statistics data show that 2．7 million people who wanted and were available for work hadn’t hunted for it within the last four weeks and were no longer even classified as unemployed．So don’t let the headlines fool you into giving up．Four million people get hired every month in the U．S．You can be one of them32．The author tends to believe that high unemployment rate____．A. takes job opportunities from peopleB. prevents many people from changing careersC. should not stop people from looking for a jobD. does not mean the U．S. economy is worsening33．What does the author say about overall job growth?A. It doesn’t have much effect on individual job seekers．B. It increases people’s confidence in the economy．C. It gives a ray of hope to the unemployed．D. It doesn’t mean greater job security for the employed．34．What is the key to finding a job according to the author?A. EducationB. IntelligenceC. PersistenceD. Experience35．What do we learn about The Bureau of Labor Statistics unemployment data?A. They clearly indicate how healthy the economy is．B. They provide the public with the latest information．C. They warn of the structural problems in the economy．D. They don’t include those who have stopped looking for a job．EWith the development of society，it is common that many people are rushing all the way and all day，tired and subhealthy． 36 She described all the things she had to do—one was to make her bed—from the moment she woke up until she flew out of the door for work．Isuggested she experiment by not making her bed for two weeks．She was shocked，probably thinking I’d been brought up by wolves in a forest． 37Two weeks later she went into my office merrily．She had left her bed unmade for the first time in 42 years—and nothing bad had happened．”And you know what?” she said．”I don’t dry my dishes anymore，either．”38 One was discovering that she had choices in her life that she had never seen before．The other was giving herself permission to be less than perfect．This story shows an important principle about managing time：No one can do it a11．Each of us has to make choices and accept trade-offs(利弊权衡)．The problem is that many people choose in ways that put themselves and their health last．They take better care of their houses and cars than they do of themselves． 39So what is the solution? There’s an easy way．Decide what you want in your life，and put that first．On a daily basis，that should include regular meals，enough sleep and time with your family．Exercise，leisure，friendships and hobbies should also be regular aspects of life． 40 The choice is yours：whatever makes you feel good about yourself and your life．Take a nap．Take a walk．Take time to play the piano．Stop bringing your briefcase home from the office．Stop keeping your house as clean as your mother kept hers．Fill more of your time with want-to-dos instead of have-to-dos．A. Most people do not take time to relax themselves．B. The point is to do something for yourself every day．C. A patient came to see me about the stress in her life．D. This woman had made two major breakthroughs．E. Above all，you needn’t do anything for yourself regularly．F. They put everyone else’s needs ahead of their own．G. However，she went along with my idea．第二部分完形填空Laughter is so familiar to every one of us．There is an English saying that 41 ，”He who laughs last laughs the hardest．” High School Musical star Zac Efron is laughing a lot these days．42 a young boy，Efron was picked on in school because he was always the smallestin his class and 43 because he had a big space between his teeth．In sixth grade，Efron’s basketball team made it to the league championships．In double overtime(两个加时赛)，with three seconds left，he rebounded the ball and passed it—to the 44 team! They scored and his team lost the game．But history，as they say，is a thing of the 45 ．Now at 21，Efron is one of People Magazine’s 100 Most Beautiful People，graces the cover of Entertainment Weekly，Hollywood’s most 46 magazine，and is traveling the world 47 the third High School Musical film．Director Adam Shankman 48 Efron as “arguably the biggest teen star in America right now．”Simply google“Zac Efron” and you get more than 14 million 49 ．Yes，it seems Efron has a lot to smile about these days．Efron was born and 50 in California．He took school 51 ．According to Efron，“I would get crazy if I got a B and not an A in school．”It was his father who encouraged him to act．He took part in school 52 and acted in a local theater group． He also 53 singing lessons．He graduated from high school in 2006 and was 54 to the University ofSouthern California to study film．But he put it off—why study movies 55 you can starin them?Now Efron is also earning more than$3 million for his 56 in High School Musical 3．Not bad for a 21-year-old．But Efron 57 remembers those bullies(欺人者)．“You always have to remember that bullies want to bring you down because you have something that they 58 ．”Efron said．“Also，when you get made fun of，when people point out your 59 ，it’s an opportunity for you to rise above．”Efron has risen all the way to the top of the movie business．And he can now 60 all the way to the bank．41．A. says B. goes C. reads D. talks42．A. As B. Like C. For D. To43．A. teased B. admired C. liked D. hated44．A. strong B. right C. wrong D. active45．A. past B. present C. moment D. time46．A. effective B. respectful C. valuable D. influential 47．A. acting B. promoting C. advancing D. performing 48．A. thought B. served C. described D. treated49．A. responses B. pictures C. passages D. comments50．A. hired B. raised C. directed D. trapped 51．A. seriously B. formally C. cautiously D. easily52．A. meetings B. reports C.1ectures D. performances53．A. taught B. took C. cancelled D. escaped54．A. admitted B. recognized C. realized D. relieved55．A. that B. when C. whether D. which56．A. career B. role C. result D. movie57．A. even B. yet C. still D. ever58．A. admire B. observe C. earn D. consider59．A. descriptions B. weaknesses C. strengths D. excuses60．A. laugh B. cry C. sing D. run第三部分语法填空The Internet is an 61 (amaze)information resource．Students，teachers，and researchers use it as 62 investigative too1．Journalists use it to find information for stories．Doctors use it to learn more about unfamiliar diseases and the 63 (1ate)medical development．Ordinary people use it 64 shopping，banking，bill-paying，and communicating with family and friends．People all over the world use it to connect with individuals from 65 countries and cultures．However, while there are many positive developments 66 (associate)with the Internet，there are also certain fears and concerns．One concern relates to a lack of control over 67 appears on the Internet．With television and radio there are editors to check the accuracy or appropriateness of the content of programs，and with television there are 68 (restrict)on other aspects，for example，what kinds of programs can 69 (broadcast)and at what time of the day．With the Internet，parents cannot check a published guide to determinewhat is suitable for their children 70 (see)．第四部分短文改错Dear schoolmates，In order to get high school students to attaching importance to the environment and raise our awareness to protect the environment，and China Daily is planning to hold an interest knowledge contest．A contest starts on October 14th and end on 31 st．Remember, you can take the contest in China Daily newspaper, that is very popular among high school student．The answer sheet must cut from the newspaper and sent to China Daily after the deadline．Please pay more attention to the related information of the contest and take an active part in them on time．Students’ Union一卷答案是第一个山东名校题，二卷答案是第二个山东实验题。
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1 河北省武邑中学2015届高考英语一轮复习 第40期55分钟课堂练习 第一节;阅读理解 A
In my living room, there is a plaque (匾) that advises me to “Bloom (开花) where you
are planted.” It reminds me of Dorothy. I got to know Dorothy in the early 1980s, when I was teaching Early Childhood Development through a program with Union College in Barbourville, Kentucky. The job responsibilities required occasional visits to the classroom of each teacher in the program. Dorothy stands out in my memory as one who “bloomed” in her remote area. Dorothy taught in a school In Harlan County, Kentucky, Appalachian Mountain area. To get to her school from the town of Harlan, I followed a road winding around the mountain. In the eight-mile journey, I crossed the same railroad track five times, giving the possibility of getting caught by the same train five times. Rather than feeling excited by this drive through the mountains, I found it depressing. The poverty level was shocking and the small shabby houses gave me the greatest feeling of hopelessness. From the moment of my arrival at the little school, all gloom (忧郁) disappeared. Upon arriving at Dorothy’s classroom. I was greeted with smiling faces and treated like a queen. The children had been prepared to show me their latest projects. Dorothy told me with a big smile that they were serving poke greens salad and cornbread for “dinner” (lunch). In case you don’t know, poke greens are a weed-type plant that grows wild, especially on poor ground. Dorothy never ran out of reports of exciting activities of her students. Her enthusiasm never cooled down. When it came time to sit for the testing and interviewing required to receive her Child Development Associate Certification, Dorothy was ready. She came to the assessment and passed in all areas. Afterward, she invited me to the one-and-only steak house in the area to celebrate her victory, as if she had received her Ph. D. degree. After the meal, she placed a little box containing an old pen in my hand. She said it was a family 2
heirloom (传家宝), but to me it is a treasured symbol of appreciation and pride that cannot be matched with things. (360 words) 1. “Early Childhood Development” in Paragraph 1 refers to __________. A. a program directed by Dorothy B. a course given by the author C. an activity held by the students D. an organization sponsored by Union college 2. In the journey, the author was most disappointed at seeing __________. A. the long track B. the poor houses C. the same train D. the winding road 3. Upon arriving at the classroom, the author was cheered up by __________. A. a warm welcome B. the sight of poke greens C. Dorothy’s latest projects D. a big dinner made for her 4. What can we know about Dorothy from the last paragraph A. She was invited to a celebration at a restaurant. B. She got a pen as a gift from the author. C. She passed the required assessment. D. She received her Ph. D. degree. 5. What does the author mainly intend to tell us A. Whatever you do, you must do it carefully. B. Whoever you are, you deserve equal treatment. C. However poor you are, you have the right to education, D. Wherever you are, you can accomplish your achievement.
B It's such a happy-looking library, painted yellow, decorated with palm－tree stickers and sheltered from the Florida sun by its own roof. About the size of a microwave oven, it's pedestrian－friendly, too, waiting for book lovers next to a sidewalk in Palm Beach Country Estates, along the northern boundary of Palm Beach Gardens.
It's a library built with love. 3
A year ago, shortly after Janey Henriksen saw a Brian Williams report about the Little Free Library organization, a Wisconsin－based nonprofit that aims to promote literacy and build a sense of community in a neighborhood by making books freely available, she announced to her family of four, “That's what we're going to do for our spring break！”
Son Austin, now a 10th－grader, didn't see the point of building a library that resembles a mailbox. But Janey insisted, and husband Peter unwillingly got to work. The 51－year－old owner of a ship supply company modified a small wooden house that he'd built years earlier for daughter Abbie's toy horses, and made a door of glass.
After adding the library's final touches (装点), the family hung a signboard on the front, instructing users to “take a book, return a book，” and making the Henriksen library, now one of several hundred like it nationwide and among more than 2，500 in the world, the only Little Free Library in Palm Beach County.