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Unit 3元质量检测（三）
Ⅰ.阅读理解(共10小题；每小题2.5分，满分25分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
Surfing the Internet for fun will make you a better employee, according to an Australian study.
The University of Melbourne study shows that people who use the Internet for their own reasons at work are about 9 percent more productive (富有成效的) than those who do not. Study author Brent Coker said, “Surfing the Internet at times helps increase an employee's attention.”
“People need to relax for a bit to get back their attention，” Coker said on the university's website. “Having a short break, such as a quick surfing of the Internet, helps the mind to rest itself, leading to a higher total Internet attention for a day's work, and as a result, increases productivity，” he said.
According to the study of 300 workers, 70 percent of people who use the Internet at work surf the Internet for their own reasons during office hours. Among the most popular surfing activities are searching for information about products, reading online news, playing online games and watching videos. “Firms spend a lot of money on software to block their employees from watching videos, using social networking sites or shopping online，” said Coker. “That's not always a good idea.”
However, Coker said the study looked at people who surfed the Internet in moderation (适度), or were on the Internet for less than 20 percent of their total time in the office. “Those who spend too much time surfing the Internet will have a lower productivity than those without.” he said.
1．What does the University of Melbourne study mainly show
A．People who surf the Internet are good employees.
B．Not everyone surfs the Internet for fun during office hours.
C．The Internet is becoming more and more important in people's life.
D．Surfing the Internet for fun at times during office hours increases productivity.
2．The underlined word “block” in Paragraph 4 means “________”．
A．stop B．organize
C．protect D．separate
3．What can we infer from the last paragraph
A．Those who never surf the Internet have the lowest productivity.
B．Spending too much time surfing the Internet reduces productivity.
C．Most people don't surf the Internet in moderation during office hours.
D．People should spend as little time as possible surfing the Internet.
B
The Internet is an amazing tool, especially for children looking to learn. But it also has a dark side. Parents have to ask themselves, “When is the right time to let my child go online？”
This is a far bigger problem than it used to be. Now we live in a time when a family could have more than one computer. It is common for children to have their own computer or laptop. There are also phones and tablets (平板电脑) to think of.
Parents do have difficulty in acting correctly. On the one hand it would be foolish to keep children from the Internet as they can learn a lot from it. But on the other hand, parents shouldn't let children do whatever they like on the Internet. The problem is that everybody is busy nowadays, and this is certainly true for parents. How many people with children have the time to sit down with their kids when they do their homework online Some do, but more are just not able to.
So at what age should children be allowed to use the Internet According to a survey, the average age at which parents said they were happy for independent (独立的) Internet use is a slightly surprising eight years old.
As a non parent, I do find it hard to agree. I always believe that education, as ever, is the key to success. However, I think children as young as eight may face a lot of dangers when they use the Internet without parents being around. So I think schools and parents have a responsibility to teach children not only how to use the Internet, but also how to do so safely.
4．In Para. 2 the author wants to show that today's children ________.
A．can easily go on the Internet
B．are big problems for their parents
C．consider computers normal things
D．rely more on computers than adults do
5．What is the problem mentioned in Para. 3
A．Parents are too busy to take care of their kids.
B．Most children aren't allowed to use the Internet.
C．The Internet also provides harmful information for kids.
D．Most parents can't be around when their kids use the Internet.
6．The author considers the result of the survey ________.
A．interesting B．meaningless
C．unacceptable D．untrue
7．What can be used as the best title for the passage
A．Why should children be allowed to use the Internet
B．Should children be allowed to use the Internet alone
C．How should children use the Internet in their free time
D．At what age should children be allowed to use the Internet
C
Many people in the UK have poor mathematical skills. Dr.Richard Pike, a member of the Royal Society of Chemistry, said that mathematics questions in entrance tests to British universities were much too simple.
About two thirds of British universities now offer special courses in mathematics to new students. The courses are necessary because new students do not know enough mathematics when they leave high school. A university teacher said that there was a serious risk that there would not be enough scientists and engineers coming out of British universities in the future.
New university students are bad at mathematics. So are a lot of other people in Britain. A survey found that 7 million people in England were bad at mathematics. It is necessary to help people improve their math skills, which are important in lots of ways.
One problem is that many students do not want to study math because they think it is a difficult subject. They want to have high grades in their A levels. High A level grades are necessary in order to go to university. This is one reason why students do not choose to study mathematics at A level. Sometimes schools also prefer students to study easier subjects instead of mathematics. A school will have a better reputation if more students pass A level exams.
Another problem is that some educated people think mathematics is not important. They think it is not a creative subject. This way of thinking is very dangerous. When people do not understand mathematics, they are not able to make proper judgments about important questions. Nowadays, a lot of people use the Internet to find the answers to scientific questions. But they don't understand science, they cannot judge the value of the information which they find. People will become very ignorant if they don't study mathematics and science.
8．What is the text mainly about
A．Mathematics problems in the UK.
B．Simple exams for British students.
C．Unscientific course structure in the UK.
D．Problems for British high school students.
9．Many universities in Britain offer math courses because ________.
A．students hope to learn more about mathematic skills
B．students' parents want them to continue math study
C．students do not learn enough mathematics in high school
D．students are expected to become scientists or engineers
10．What can we infer about people who are bad at mathematics
A．They can't make any achievements in some creative work.
B．They can't make correct decisions on some important issues.
C．They can properly use the Internet to look for information.
D．They can gain the respect of students who are bad at math.
Ⅱ.阅读七选五(共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分)
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
How to improve your perseverance (毅力)
If you're familiar with the story of the hare (野兔) and the tortoise, you know that the tortoise proved that persev erance is much more important than speed. __11__， but fewer people have the patience and perseverance of the tortoise. If you're one of those who start with a bang yet quit early, don't despair. It is possible to improve your skills in that area.
·Set goals and write them down.
__12__. Instead of making many projects that may upset you, choose one or two goals that are most important to you and work toward those.
·__13__， and cross each step off the list as you complete it.
If you want to master the ability to cook German dishes, you'll need to buy cookbooks, study the recipes, shop for ingredients and practice making the dishes. Write down all these steps and remove each step as you go.
·Make a list of the rewards involved in any project to encourage yourself to persevere.
When you want to lose 40 pounds, it may seem like a difficult goal. __14__. You can lower your blood sugar considerably or fit into your favorite pair of jeans. Keep those rewards in mind to encourage yourself to stick to your diet and exercise program.
·Imagine your success.
__15__. Or you can write out a paragraph or two about how reaching your goal will change your life. Read them over several times a day to encourage yourself to keep going.
A．Like the hare, many people start off strong
B．And you should focus on every step carefully
C．You can't lose weight only by going on a diet
D．Make a list of the steps required to reach your goal
E．But on the other hand, there are big rewards for doing so
F．If you don't know what you want to accomplish, it's hard to persevere until you do
G．Take time each day to sit back, relax and picture the life you'll lead once you've reached your goal
Ⅲ.完形填空(共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Most people are always complaining about having no time to accompany their children, but is it true Two years ago, Shirley, wife, mother and doctor, found herself worn out.She got up earlier, and went to bed later, just to meet everyday __16__， but lacked __17__ for the things that mattered most.She and her husband, a lawyer, began searching for ways to __18__ their lives.“We had to decide what was really __19__，” says Shirley.They knew they wanted more time to __20__ with their three year old son, to exercise and eat right, and to develop friendship.So the couple chose to live more simply, shopping with care for necessities and enjoying inexpensive __21__ such as reading, cooking and going to the park.
Then Shirley __22__ her job and began working part time.She printed business cards that __23__ “At your service, buy __24__ a little time” and helped clients with personal tasks like shopping, paying bills and __25__ parties.“I still work hard, but being able to control my hours makes a __26__，” she says.“I can spare time to take my son to the __27__ or play basketball with him.My stress and headaches are __28__.” Shirley and her husband are __29__ alone in wanting to __30__ and live a satisfying life.A survey found that 54 percent of parents say they have little time with their children, and 47 percent of married couples __31__ that they lack time together.__32__ does the time go
For most people, __33__ and commuting take up most of the day.Simplifying means becoming __34__ of the ways we use money, we have to gain __35__ over life and have time for the pleasures.
16．A.activities B．demands
C．services D．exercises
17．A.time B．strength
C．money D．ability
18．A.lead B．adapt
C．simplify D．consider
19．A.important B．interesting
C．hard D．comfortable
20．A.study B．help
C．meet D．play
21．A.tasks B．places
C．pleasures D．goods
22．A.found B．received
C．took D．quitted
23．A.wrote B．read
C．showed D．told
24．A.us B．yourself
C．children D．herself
25．A.organizing B．attending
C．having D．going
26．A.life B．result
C．difference D．balance
27．A.office B．hospital
C．school D．park
28．A.better B．gone
C．strong D．obvious
29．A.much too B．a bit
C．far from D．more than
30．A.slow down B．settle down
C．take off D．keep pace
31．A.expect B．doubt
C．imagine D．complain
32．A.How B．When
C．Where D．Why
33．A.working B．reading
C．shopping D．traveling
34．A.afraid B．aware
C．proud D．sure
35．A.value B．experience
C．success D．control
Ⅳ.语法填空(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
Thanks to the development of science and technology, millions of smart devices (装置)__36__ (connect) to homes around the world so far. Among __37__ (they), there is one that I want to call “a bright __38__ (technology) invention”．
How many times have you come home __39__(late) than expected It's dark outside and, of course, you didn't leave the lights on. You feel your way in the dark to get the key in the door, and once you open it, you have to feel around the wall, __40__ (search) for the light switch.
Wouldn't it be easier to hit an application on your phone while you're still in your car and turn on all the lights
__41__ the help of Philips Hue LED lights and Philips Hue Bridge smart home device, you can turn on __42__ off dozens of light bulbs (电灯泡) in and around your house from a long distance.
These lights are also dimmable (可调光的)，__43__ makes it possible for you to have softer lighting at night. Besides, they can wake you up gently by turning on __44__ (slow) in the morning.
You can also connect your Philips Hue light bulbs to the voice recognizing device on your phone. In this way, you'll be able to simply say “Hey. Turn on the lights.” __45__ (turn) your lights on.
Ⅴ.写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节：应用文写作(满分15分)
假如你是某中学的学生会主席李华，你校将举办一场辩论赛，请你以学生会的名义用英语写一份书面通知。
报名须知 截止日期3月11日，填写表格，提供照片
时间和地点 3月16日上午8点，学校操场
奖励 胜方将获15 000元，最佳辩手获1 500元
联系人 李华(电话：12345678)
注意：1.词数80左右；
2．可适当增加细节，以使文章连贯。
参考词汇：登记 register
第二节：读后续写(满分25分)
阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。
I hit the back window of a new car with a hammer. In a flash I was in. I started the car, just like my older brother had taught me. I was 12 then. It seems crazy now. Today, everyone knows me as Donald Driver, a_famous_football_player. I've dedicated (致力于，献身于) my life after football to helping disadvantaged kids around the country.
Mom would have killed me if she'd known what I was up to. My dad had gone to prison while she was pregnant with me. Mom wanted a_better_life for me, my two brothers and two sisters. She worked long hours to support us. But she often fell behind on rent and then we'd have to move. Trouble really started when we moved next door to a man named J. R. Mom trusted him to care us while she was at work, and he did. What Mom didn't know was that J. R. and his friends were dealing drugs.
My older brother Moses and I served as lookouts (放哨人，望风者). We knew it was wrong, but the money was too good — D|S100 a night. We broke it into smaller_bills,_and regularly slipped some into Mom's purse. Then Moses discovered we could bring in even more cash by stealing cars. We practiced giving the_same_smile,_hug and kiss for my mom when we came home, no matter what we'd done on the streets.
Now, though, I was about to get caught. The_police got closer. I turned into a back alley. Suddenly, up ahead, a car backed out of a driveway. I saw a little old lady sitting in the driver's seat. But it was too late. I stopped and jumped out to see if the old lady was damaged. The woman, Evelyn_Johnson,_looked angry, but unhurt. “Go sit in my house right now，” she said. It was the tone of voice that no kid can disobey. The police arrived and began to question the old woman.
“The man who did this ran that way，” she said, pointing down the alley.
注意：1.所续写短文的词数应为150左右；
2．至少使用5个短文中标有下划线的关键词语；
3．续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好；
4．续写完成后，请用下划线标出你所使用的关键词语。
Paragraph 1：
When the police drove off,
Paragraph 2：
I spent more time studying and football kept me busy too. PAGE
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Unit 3元质量检测（三）
Ⅰ.阅读理解(共10小题；每小题2.5分，满分25分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
Surfing the Internet for fun will make you a better employee, according to an Australian study.
The University of Melbourne study shows that people who use the Internet for their own reasons at work are about 9 percent more productive (富有成效的) than those who do not. Study author Brent Coker said, “Surfing the Internet at times helps increase an employee's attention.”
“People need to relax for a bit to get back their attention，” Coker said on the university's website. “Having a short break, such as a quick surfing of the Internet, helps the mind to rest itself, leading to a higher total Internet attention for a day's work, and as a result, increases productivity，” he said.
According to the study of 300 workers, 70 percent of people who use the Internet at work surf the Internet for their own reasons during office hours. Among the most popular surfing activities are searching for information about products, reading online news, playing online games and watching videos. “Firms spend a lot of money on software to block their employees from watching videos, using social networking sites or shopping online，” said Coker. “That's not always a good idea.”
However, Coker said the study looked at people who surfed the Internet in moderation (适度), or were on the Internet for less than 20 percent of their total time in the office. “Those who spend too much time surfing the Internet will have a lower productivity than those without.” he said.
1．What does the University of Melbourne study mainly show
A．People who surf the Internet are good employees.
B．Not everyone surfs the Internet for fun during office hours.
C．The Internet is becoming more and more important in people's life.
D．Surfing the Internet for fun at times during office hours increases productivity.
解析：选D 细节理解题。根据第二段第一句可知在上班时间使用网络可以提高生产效率。
2．The underlined word “block” in Paragraph 4 means “________”．
A．stop B．organize
C．protect D．separate
解析：选A 词义猜测题。文章讲到公司让员工上班期间上网并休息一下，有助于他们恢复注意力和提高生产效率。还提到有些公司是花钱来阻止其员工上网、在网上看录像、玩游戏等，但这总不是办法。block“阻止”。
3．What can we infer from the last paragraph
A．Those who never surf the Internet have the lowest productivity.
B．Spending too much time surfing the Internet reduces productivity.
C．Most people don't surf the Internet in moderation during office hours.
D．People should spend as little time as possible surfing the Internet.
解析：选B 推理判断题。根据最后一段最后一句可知，如果一个人上班期间上网的时间过多的话，那么他的生产效率就会降低。
B
The Internet is an amazing tool, especially for children looking to learn. But it also has a dark side. Parents have to ask themselves, “When is the right time to let my child go online？”
This is a far bigger problem than it used to be. Now we live in a time when a family could have more than one computer. It is common for children to have their own computer or laptop. There are also phones and tablets (平板电脑) to think of.
Parents do have difficulty in acting correctly. On the one hand it would be foolish to keep children from the Internet as they can learn a lot from it. But on the other hand, parents shouldn't let children do whatever they like on the Internet. The problem is that everybody is busy nowadays, and this is certainly true for parents. How many people with children have the time to sit down with their kids when they do their homework online Some do, but more are just not able to.
So at what age should children be allowed to use the Internet According to a survey, the average age at which parents said they were happy for independent (独立的) Internet use is a slightly surprising eight years old.
As a non parent, I do find it hard to agree. I always believe that education, as ever, is the key to success. However, I think children as young as eight may face a lot of dangers when they use the Internet without parents being around. So I think schools and parents have a responsibility to teach children not only how to use the Internet, but also how to do so safely.
语篇解读：小孩子多大才能独自上网呢？一个调查显示大部分父母认为在小孩8岁时就可以了，但作者却并不这样认为。
4．In Para. 2 the author wants to show that today's children ________.
A．can easily go on the Internet
B．are big problems for their parents
C．consider computers normal things
D．rely more on computers than adults do
解析：选A 细节理解题。文章第二段讲到现在的家庭中一般都有电脑，而且有些家庭不止拥有一台，此外还有手机、平板电脑等能够让孩子们接触网络的工具，由此可知本段主要想表明现在的孩子想要上网很容易。
5．What is the problem mentioned in Para. 3
A．Parents are too busy to take care of their kids.
B．Most children aren't allowed to use the Internet.
C．The Internet also provides harmful information for kids.
D．Most parents can't be around when their kids use the Internet.
解析：选D 细节理解题。根据文章第三段中的最后两句可知本段提出的问题是：多数父母在他们的孩子上网时不能陪在旁边。
6．The author considers the result of the survey ________.
A．interesting B．meaningless
C．unacceptable D．untrue
解析：选C 观点态度题。根据文章倒数第二段中的“...a slightly surprising eight years old”以及最后一段的第一句“As a non parent, I do find it hard to agree”可知，家长认为孩子8岁就可以单独上网的调查结果对于作者来说是不能接受的。
7．What can be used as the best title for the passage
A．Why should children be allowed to use the Internet
B．Should children be allowed to use the Internet alone
C．How should children use the Internet in their free time
D．At what age should children be allowed to use the Internet
解析：选D 标题归纳题。根据文章内容可知，本文主要讨论的是小孩子多大才能独自上网，由此可知D项作为文章标题最佳。
C
Many people in the UK have poor mathematical skills. Dr.Richard Pike, a member of the Royal Society of Chemistry, said that mathematics questions in entrance tests to British universities were much too simple.
About two thirds of British universities now offer special courses in mathematics to new students. The courses are necessary because new students do not know enough mathematics when they leave high school. A university teacher said that there was a serious risk that there would not be enough scientists and engineers coming out of British universities in the future.
New university students are bad at mathematics. So are a lot of other people in Britain. A survey found that 7 million people in England were bad at mathematics. It is necessary to help people improve their math skills, which are important in lots of ways.
One problem is that many students do not want to study math because they think it is a difficult subject. They want to have high grades in their A levels. High A level grades are necessary in order to go to university. This is one reason why students do not choose to study mathematics at A level. Sometimes schools also prefer students to study easier subjects instead of mathematics. A school will have a better reputation if more students pass A level exams.
Another problem is that some educated people think mathematics is not important. They think it is not a creative subject. This way of thinking is very dangerous. When people do not understand mathematics, they are not able to make proper judgments about important questions. Nowadays, a lot of people use the Internet to find the answers to scientific questions. But they don't understand science, they cannot judge the value of the information which they find. People will become very ignorant if they don't study mathematics and science.
语篇解读：很多英国人不擅长数学。作者认为英国人之所以不擅长数学是因为有些人认为数学太难，有些人认为数学不重要。
8．What is the text mainly about
A．Mathematics problems in the UK.
B．Simple exams for British students.
C．Unscientific course structure in the UK.
D．Problems for British high school students.
解析：选A 主旨大意题。文章论述了英国学生数学不好，并分析了两点原因，所以A项正确。
9．Many universities in Britain offer math courses because ________.
A．students hope to learn more about mathematic skills
B．students' parents want them to continue math study
C．students do not learn enough mathematics in high school
D．students are expected to become scientists or engineers
解析：选C 细节理解题。根据文章第二段的“The courses are necessary because new student do not know enough mathematics when they leave high school.”可知，他们在中学没有学习足够的数学。
10．What can we infer about people who are bad at mathematics
A．They can't make any achievements in some creative work.
B．They can't make correct decisions on some important issues.
C．They can properly use the Internet to look for information.
D．They can gain the respect of students who are bad at math.
解析：选B 推理判断题。根据最后一段中的第四句“When people do not understand mathematics, they are not able to make proper judgments about important questions.”可知，数学学不好，会影响人们对重大事情做出适当的判断。故B项正确。
Ⅱ.阅读七选五(共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分)
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
How to improve your perseverance (毅力)
If you're familiar with the story of the hare (野兔) and the tortoise, you know that the tortoise proved that persev erance is much more important than speed. __11__， but fewer people have the patience and perseverance of the tortoise. If you're one of those who start with a bang yet quit early, don't despair. It is possible to improve your skills in that area.
·Set goals and write them down.
__12__. Instead of making many projects that may upset you, choose one or two goals that are most important to you and work toward those.
·__13__， and cross each step off the list as you complete it.
If you want to master the ability to cook German dishes, you'll need to buy cookbooks, study the recipes, shop for ingredients and practice making the dishes. Write down all these steps and remove each step as you go.
·Make a list of the rewards involved in any project to encourage yourself to persevere.
When you want to lose 40 pounds, it may seem like a difficult goal. __14__. You can lower your blood sugar considerably or fit into your favorite pair of jeans. Keep those rewards in mind to encourage yourself to stick to your diet and exercise program.
·Imagine your success.
__15__. Or you can write out a paragraph or two about how reaching your goal will change your life. Read them over several times a day to encourage yourself to keep going.
A．Like the hare, many people start off strong
B．And you should focus on every step carefully
C．You can't lose weight only by going on a diet
D．Make a list of the steps required to reach your goal
E．But on the other hand, there are big rewards for doing so
F．If you don't know what you want to accomplish, it's hard to persevere until you do
G．Take time each day to sit back, relax and picture the life you'll lead once you've reached your goal
语篇解读：龟兔赛跑的故事告诉我们恒心与毅力的重要性。本文向读者介绍了如何在生活中培养坚忍不拔的毅力。
11．选A 根据空后“but fewer people have the patience and perseverance of the tortoise”可知，空处与之构成意义上转折。A项符合逻辑。
12．选F 第一条建议是要制定目标并记录下来，F项说明其原因：如果连目标都不知道是什么，就很难坚持下去。
13．选D 根据第二条建议所给的实例以及最后总结的“Write down all these steps ...”可知，作者建议人们将目标分为不同的步骤，并且每完成一步就做出标记。
14．选E 第三条建议人们列举完成目标所带来的好处，用以鼓励自己坚持不懈。通过举例说明：减掉40磅的体重是一个艰难的目标，但另外一方面它也带来很多好处，例如E项“But on the other hand, there are big rewards for doing so”与上一句意义转折，下文具体介绍rewards的内容。
15．选G 最后作者建议人们设想成功的情景。G项内容与之一致。
Ⅲ.完形填空(共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Most people are always complaining about having no time to accompany their children, but is it true Two years ago, Shirley, wife, mother and doctor, found herself worn out.She got up earlier, and went to bed later, just to meet everyday __16__， but lacked __17__ for the things that mattered most.She and her husband, a lawyer, began searching for ways to __18__ their lives.“We had to decide what was really __19__，” says Shirley.They knew they wanted more time to __20__ with their three year old son, to exercise and eat right, and to develop friendship.So the couple chose to live more simply, shopping with care for necessities and enjoying inexpensive __21__ such as reading, cooking and going to the park.
Then Shirley __22__ her job and began working part time.She printed business cards that __23__ “At your service, buy __24__ a little time” and helped clients with personal tasks like shopping, paying bills and __25__ parties.“I still work hard, but being able to control my hours makes a __26__，” she says.“I can spare time to take my son to the __27__ or play basketball with him.My stress and headaches are __28__.” Shirley and her husband are __29__ alone in wanting to __30__ and live a satisfying life.A survey found that 54 percent of parents say they have little time with their children, and 47 percent of married couples __31__ that they lack time together.__32__ does the time go
For most people, __33__ and commuting take up most of the day.Simplifying means becoming __34__ of the ways we use money, we have to gain __35__ over life and have time for the pleasures.
语篇解读：本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。Shirley在感到自己没有时间去陪伴孩子时，及时调整了生活方式，并辞掉了工作，这样她可以自由支配自己的时间，更重要的是她还享受到了生活的乐趣。
16．A.activities B．demands
C．services D．exercises
解析：选B 根据上文及常识可知，Shirley作为妻子、母亲和医生，她每天起早贪黑，却仅能完成当天要做的事。故B项正确。
17．A.time B．strength
C．money D．ability
解析：选A 根据第一句“...having no time ...”和本段第六句“...they wanted more time ...”可知，她每天没有时间来处理最重要的事。故A项正确。
18．A.lead B．adapt
C．simplify D．consider
解析：选C 根据上文叙述的Shirley每天十分忙碌却没有时间来处理最重要的事和下文中的“chose to live more simply”可知，她和她的律师丈夫开始想办法来简化生活。故C项正确。
19．A.important B．interesting
C．hard D．comfortable
解析：选A 根据语境可知，要想简化生活，就得决定哪些事情是真的重要。同时此处与第三句中的“mattered most”相呼应。故A项正确。
20．A.study B．help
C．meet D．play
解析：选D 根据常识及下文中的“three year old son”可推测出，对于3岁的孩子来说，父母应该花更多的时间来陪他玩。故D项正确。
21．A.tasks B．places
C．pleasures D．goods
解析：选C 根据下文中的“such as reading, cooking and going to the park”可知，这些都是令人身心愉悦的事情，且花销不大。故C项正确。
22．A.found B．received
C．took D．quitted
解析：选D 根据下文“began working part time”可知，Shirley放弃了她的工作做起了兼职。quit意为“放弃，停止”，符合语境。故D项正确。
23．A.wrote B．read
C．showed D．told
解析：选B 此处指她的名片上写着“乐意效劳……”。关系代词that代指先行词business cards，作定语从句的主语。表示纸上或卡片上写着常用动词read或say，故B项正确。
24．A.us B．yourself
C．children D．herself
解析：选B 根据下文中的“helped clients with personal tasks”可知，她帮助客户处理一些个人事务，如购物、付款等，她所做的工作就是为了给顾客留有一点自己的时间，所以她的名片上印着“乐意效劳——给你自己留点时间”。故B项正确。
25．A.organizing B．attending
C．having D．going
解析：选A 根据常识可知，此处应指她还帮助客户组织派对，而不是代替客户参加派对。故A项正确。
26．A.life B．result
C．difference D．balance
解析：选C 根据空格前的“being able to control my hours”可知，尽管她仍需努力工作，但是她能够控制自己的时间，这对自己的生活产生了影响。make a difference意为“有影响，有关系”，符合语境。故C项正确。
27．A.office B．hospital
C．school D．park
解析：选D 根据上文可知，她儿子才3岁，由此可推测，此处是指带他去公园或和他一起玩篮球。故D项正确。
28．A.better B．gone
C．strong D．obvious
解析：选B 根据上文可知，她能抽出时间陪孩子做一些令人身心愉悦的事，同时自己也能对自己的时间有更好的掌控，所以她既不感到有压力，也不头疼了。故B项正确。
29．A.much too B．a bit
C．far from D．more than
解析：选C 根据下文可知，调查发现，54%的家长觉得跟孩子在一起的时间太少；由此可知，有想要简化生活这种想法的人不仅仅只有Shirley和她的丈夫。故C项正确。
30．A.slow down B．settle down
C．take off D．keep pace
解析：选A 根据Shirley前后的做法可知，她想放慢生活节奏，过令自己满意的生活。故A项正确。
31．A.expect B．doubt
C．imagine D．complain
解析：选D 根据下文中的“they lack time together”可知，还有47%的已婚夫妇抱怨缺少在一起的时间。故D项正确。
32．A.How B．When
C．Where D．Why
解析：选C 上文提到47%的已婚夫妇抱怨缺少在一起的时间，所以此处是问时间都去哪儿了。故C项正确。
33．A.working B．reading
C．shopping D．traveling
解析：选A 根据生活常识可知，对于大多数人而言，工作和通勤占用了大部分时间。故A项正确。
34．A.afraid B．aware
C．proud D．sure
解析：选B 根据语境和常识可知，简化生活意味着我们要意识到使用钱的方式。故B项正确。
35．A.value B．experience
C．success D．control
解析：选D 根据第二段第三句中的“being able to control my hours”可知，此处指我们必须赢得对生活的控制权，花时间去做一些令人高兴的事情。故D项正确。
Ⅳ.语法填空(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
Thanks to the development of science and technology, millions of smart devices (装置)__36__ (connect) to homes around the world so far. Among __37__ (they), there is one that I want to call “a bright __38__ (technology) invention”．
How many times have you come home __39__(late) than expected It's dark outside and, of course, you didn't leave the lights on. You feel your way in the dark to get the key in the door, and once you open it, you have to feel around the wall, __40__ (search) for the light switch.
Wouldn't it be easier to hit an application on your phone while you're still in your car and turn on all the lights
__41__ the help of Philips Hue LED lights and Philips Hue Bridge smart home device, you can turn on __42__ off dozens of light bulbs (电灯泡) in and around your house from a long distance.
These lights are also dimmable (可调光的)，__43__ makes it possible for you to have softer lighting at night. Besides, they can wake you up gently by turning on __44__ (slow) in the morning.
You can also connect your Philips Hue light bulbs to the voice recognizing device on your phone. In this way, you'll be able to simply say “Hey. Turn on the lights.” __45__ (turn) your lights on.
36．have been connected “smart devices (装置)”与connect 之间是被动关系，且由“so far”可知，此处应用现在完成时，故填have been connected。
37．them 设空处作介词Among的宾语，指代“millions of smart devices (装置)”， 故填them。
38．technological 设空处作定语修饰invention, 表示“科技的”，故填technological。
39．later 由than可知，此处表示比较，故填later。
40．searching 设空处作伴随状语，因you与search之间是逻辑上的主谓关系，且search 所表示的动作与谓语动作同时发生，故填searching。
41．With with the help of ... 意为“在……的帮助下”。
42．or on与off之间是选择关系，故填or。
43．which 设空处引导非限制性定语从句，指代整个主句，且在从句中作主语，故填which。
44．slowly 设空处作状语修饰turning on，故填slowly。
45．to turn 说“嗨，开灯”这句话的目的是把灯打开，故填to turn。
Ⅴ.写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节：应用文写作(满分15分)
假如你是某中学的学生会主席李华，你校将举办一场辩论赛，请你以学生会的名义用英语写一份书面通知。
报名须知 截止日期3月11日，填写表格，提供照片
时间和地点 3月16日上午8点，学校操场
奖励 胜方将获15 000元，最佳辩手获1 500元
联系人 李华(电话：12345678)
注意：1.词数80左右；
2．可适当增加细节，以使文章连贯。
参考词汇：登记 register
参考范文：
Notice
Our school is organizing a debate competition, which aims to improve students' skills of speech, and to develop their interest in social affairs.
The students who attend the competition should register by filling in a form and providing a photo before March 11. The winning team will get a total of 15,000 yuan and the best debater will get 1,500 yuan.
It is on the playground at 8 am on March 16 that the competition will be held. What's more, all students are welcomed to watch the competition and cheer for the teams that you are in favor of. For details, please call Li Hua at 12345678.
Student Union
第二节：读后续写(满分25分)
阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。
I hit the back window of a new car with a hammer. In a flash I was in. I started the car, just like my older brother had taught me. I was 12 then. It seems crazy now. Today, everyone knows me as Donald Driver, a_famous_football_player. I've dedicated (致力于，献身于) my life after football to helping disadvantaged kids around the country.
Mom would have killed me if she'd known what I was up to. My dad had gone to prison while she was pregnant with me. Mom wanted a_better_life for me, my two brothers and two sisters. She worked long hours to support us. But she often fell behind on rent and then we'd have to move. Trouble really started when we moved next door to a man named J. R. Mom trusted him to care us while she was at work, and he did. What Mom didn't know was that J. R. and his friends were dealing drugs.
My older brother Moses and I served as lookouts (放哨人，望风者). We knew it was wrong, but the money was too good — D|S100 a night. We broke it into smaller_bills,_and regularly slipped some into Mom's purse. Then Moses discovered we could bring in even more cash by stealing cars. We practiced giving the_same_smile,_hug and kiss for my mom when we came home, no matter what we'd done on the streets.
Now, though, I was about to get caught. The_police got closer. I turned into a back alley. Suddenly, up ahead, a car backed out of a driveway. I saw a little old lady sitting in the driver's seat. But it was too late. I stopped and jumped out to see if the old lady was damaged. The woman, Evelyn_Johnson,_looked angry, but unhurt. “Go sit in my house right now，” she said. It was the tone of voice that no kid can disobey. The police arrived and began to question the old woman.
“The man who did this ran that way，” she said, pointing down the alley.
注意：1.所续写短文的词数应为150左右；
2．至少使用5个短文中标有下划线的关键词语；
3．续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好；
4．续写完成后，请用下划线标出你所使用的关键词语。
Paragraph 1：
When the police drove off,
Paragraph 2：
I spent more time studying and football kept me busy too.
参考范文：
Paragraph 1：
When the police drove off, Evelyn_Johnson pushed some cookies in front of me.“You've been given an opportunity，” she said.“Don't waste it.There aren't any second chances.” I went back to Miss Johnson's a few days later, trying to do something for damaging her car.I went again the next week, and I kept going back.“How are your grades？” she'd ask.“Did you win the game？” I liked that she cared.Sure, my mom cared, a lot, but she worked so much.Miss Johnson always had the time.Over the years, Miss Johnson had become like a real grandmother to me.
Paragraph 2：
I spent more time studying and football kept me busy too.All throughout the difficulties, I thought about Miss Johnson and the chance she'd given me.I worked hard on the football field and became a_famous_football_player.I turned down an alley to escape the_police.Little did I know I'd find a way to a_better_life than I could ever have imagined.
