One minute on the stage needs ten years practice off stage.
台上一分钟,台下十年功
高三英语限时训练
【阅读理解+七选五+完形填空+语法填空+读后续写】
一、阅读理解
A
Have you heard of the following events
Sheep shearing (修剪)
It’s a big sport in New Zealand, which proudly hosts the annual Golden Shears International Championships. Held in the town of Masterton in March, the four-day event seeks to identify the world’s fastest sheep shearer. The event is not all about shearing; live bands bring a party atmosphere to it. It’s attractive to many tourists.
Lucha libre
It’s a form of freestyle wrestling with a devoted fan base in its native petitors are famous for their well-made masks, which keep their identities a secret. That’s until they are defeated in the fight, which often requires losers to show their faces. Don’t forget to bring some loose change: when viewers are impressed by a victorious wrestler, they throw money at them. You may enjoy the event once a year.
Lawnmower (割草机) racing
This annual sport now has its own governing body—the British Lawn Mower Racing Association (BLRA). It has a 30-race championship that runs from May to October. Most races are part of larger rural events, such as the Cranleigh Show in Surrey, where viewers can experience other events. The BLRA remains un-commercial and donates all profits to organizations that help people who are poor, sick, or in difficulties.
Wife carrying
Every year a small town of Sonkajaervi in Finland hosts the event: the International Wife Carrying Championships. During this competition, husbands have to carry their wives along the track which is 250 m long and features several barriers on land and a 1-m deep water pool. Two couples start at the same time and run as fast as they can. The winning couple is the one that completes the course in the shortest time.
1. What are viewers advised to do while watching Lucha libre
A.Wear a mask. B.Cheer for the loser.
C.Look at the wrestler’s face. D.Take some coins with them.
2. Which event is related to charity work
A.Sheep shearing. B.Lawnmower racing.
C.Lucha libre. D.Wife carrying.
3. What do the events listed in the text have in common
A.They are held annually. B.They attract many tourists.
C.They are international sports. D.They are favored by the young.
B
It’s said that you don’t know a man until you walk a mile in his shoes. And you also don’t know what it’s like for older people to travel until you accompany one on a trip.
After flying with my elderly father from Washington, D.C.to L.A.in July, I began to realize that a companion has important tasks that can make a journey easier for older people. I booked non-stop tickets on JetBlue to avoid tiring, confusing connections, and we flew directly into small, manageable Long Beach Airport. Even though my father could walk, I arranged with the airline for wheelchair assistance, which meant we got on board first.
When I took him back to the airport for his return flight to Washington, I got permission from JetBlue to wait with him at the gate instead of saying goodbye at the security checkpoint. I wished he’d had a first-class seat and access to a comfortable airline club. Better yet, I wish I had flown with him both ways. As I watched the attendant wheel him to the lift that took him from the tarmac(飞机跑道)to the plane, I felt like an anxious mom sending her child to school for the first time.
Things can go awry on a plane trip. And then there is the horrifying story about Joe and Margie. When they landed at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, a wheelchair attendant met them to help with a connection. But somehow Margie, who had Alzheimer’s disease, disappeared.
I didn’t need to worry about my father wandering away. At 82, his mind was sharper than mine. But his hearing was poor, so I worried about what would happen if he missed an important announcement. Fortunately, everything went just fine. Careful planning made the trip successful.
Next time I travel with a senior, I’ll know better. I hope there will be a next time.
4. Why did the man buy nonstop tickets
A.His father was tired of flights.
B.He had important tasks to do.
C.He cared about his father.
D.His schedule was tight.
5. How did the author feel when seeing his father off
A.Disappointed. B.Delighted.
C.Worried. D.Sad.
6. What does the underlined part “go awry” probably mean
A.be amused. B.carry on as usual.
C.live up to one’s expectation. D.be away from the correct course.
7. What can we learn from the passage
A.Taking a trip does great good to seniors.
B.It is a pleasant experience to travel with seniors.
C.To have a long journey with seniors is unpractical.
D.A good arrangement ensures seniors to take a nice trip.
C
Chimpanzees (黑猩猩) enjoy watching movies together, scientists have discovered, in research that suggests social bonding through shared experience has deep evolutionary roots.
It is widely known that humans can bond over group activities such as watching a movie or playing board games. But it has been unclear whether the underlying psychology behind this effect is present in other species.
In the research, chimpanzees were placed in pairs and shown a short video. The researchers then measured how long it took them to approach their partners, how close they got and how long they remained in proximity (靠近) — two measures of social bonding.
Chimpanzees who had viewed the video with either another of their own species or a human approached their partner faster or spent longer in proximity to them, compared with those who had watched the video on their own, the scientists found.
The finding indicates that social bonding created by shared experience may have deeper evolutionary roots than previously thought.
“Animals can stand together and watch a waterfall, but they don’t seem to seek out those kinds of experiences,” said Wolf, an author on the study. “So for a long time we thought they weren’t capable of processing that way or they weren’t feeling any psychological consequences from doing so.”
“It’s exciting that at least some parts of the psychology that we need to connect through shared experiences may actually have a slightly older evolutionary history than previously suspected.”
The animals were tracked for only three minutes after they had watched the film, so it is not clear whether shared experiences strengthen social bonds in the long term. The research used animals in captivity (圈养), and scientists said it was not known whether the same effects would be observed in the wild.;
8. What does the underlined part in Paragraph 2 mean
A.Experiencing social bonds. B.Sharing evolutionary roots.
C.Humans bonding over group activities. D.Chimpanzees watching movies together.;
9. How did the researchers get the findings
A.By making a comparison. B.By introducing a concept.
C.By using an expert’s words. D.By referring to another study.;
10. What did Wolf think of the research findings
A.Imperfect. B.Encouraging. C.Groundless. D.Doubtful.;
11. What does the last paragraph mainly talk about
A.Approaches to future studies. B.New evidences of other researches.
C.The aspects which may need further tests. D.The application of the research findings.
二、七选五阅读
Families provide a source of comfort and safety through love, support, and acceptance. Spending quality time with your loved ones benefits you in many ways and here are some of them:
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In a world where you may feel like everyone is watching, it can be stressful to show your true colors for fear of being judged. According to Psych Central, sharing your personal opinions with a family member allows you to reconnect with your true self, and your family will benefit from easy and open communication.
Get emotional support.
Have you ever been in a situation where emotions are running high Your natural instinct may be to turn to your family for emotional support. When you’re feeling sad or on edge, it can offer great comfort and ease you through the situation. 13
Allow you to develop valuable skills.
You can build self-esteem (自尊) by learning problem-solving and communication skills from your parents. 14 What’s more, family gatherings or dinnertime interactions can help families learn to listen, and build trust, confidence, understanding, and respect.
Establish loving relationships.
15 Spending time together as a family, without distractions, creates an atmosphere beneficial to open communication and connections. Because of your tight schedule, it’s easy to forget to check with your family about how their day went. Set aside a regular time to communicate.
Create lifelong memories.
Many things can be done with family members to create positive memories, including going on family vacations, spending quality time together at home, or discovering a fun hobby you can enjoy. 16 What’s more, they help reinforce (加强) family values.
A.Boost your mood.
B.Give you freedom of expression.
C.The quality of family relationships can exist forever.
D.Family time develops relationships based on love and trust.
E.These things can give family members a sense of belonging.
F.Observing how parents interact teaches you how to act and communicate.
G.You can ask your family for support, advice, or a shoulder to cry on when times get tough.
三、完形填空
At least three people were possibly dead after a powerful earthquake. Others were injured from falling structures and homes, rural roads and 17 highways. Experts said it could take some time to 18 the full extent of the injuries and damage in the region.
Regina Rave,who is a geologist, was meeting with two 19 at his home when the earthquake 20 . Rave tried to stand up from his chair but couldn’t keep his balance and 21 in a kind of group hug with his colleagues, while plates and cups 22 from his shelves to the ground. His children, ages 9 and 2, had their drinks 23 over the edge of cups. Rave tried to calm everybody as the 24 continued for more than a minute.
About 10,000 people live in and around his town, which is 25 66 kilometers from the earthquake’s center. It’s a(n) 26 thing that earthquakes are felt here, but it usually doesn’t last as long and is not as violent as this one. It was quite strong.
People were feeling 27 . Rave was 28 through the damage to his home,which included a broken sewer pipe(污水管)judging from the smell. Friends elsewhere had messaged him with 29 of cracked roads, broken pipes and fallen debris(碎片), but hadn’t described major building collapses or munication seemed to have been 31 with some cell towers likely to have fallen. People were starting to clean up their houses and the streets.
17. A.damaged B.surrounded C.hidden D.buried
18. A.foresee B.assess C.recognize D.assume
19. A.roommates B.schoolmates C.colleagues D.parents
20. A.covered B.rose C.ceased D.struck
21. A.ended up B.came out C.carried on D.resulted from
22. A.squeezed B.crashed C.flashed D.pulled
23. A.turn B.knock C.flow D.blow
24. A.jumping B.hanging C.floating D.shaking
25. A.located B.listed C.considered D.posed
26. A.simple B.common C.popular D.awkward
27. A.puzzled B.tired C.frightened D.inspired
28. A.getting B.breaking C.cutting D.sorting
29. A.descriptions B.instructions C.explanations D.introductions
30. A.changes B.injuries C.beats D.attacks
31. A.handled B.improved C.affected D.removed
四、语法填空
阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
The full moon lights up the sky on the evening of the Lantern Festival. The festival, which falls 32 the 15th day of the first month in the Chinese lunar calendar, marks the end of more than two weeks of Chinese New Year 33 (celebrate) each year.
Solving “lantern riddles” is among the many popular traditional activities for the festival, which include eating tangyuan, enjoying the full moon, and 34 (lose) in colorful lighted lanterns. These guessing games 35 (refer) to as lantern riddles because they involve riddles written on lanterns or on slips of paper 36 (attach) to lanterns. They often contain messages of great 37 (wise) and good fortune, and give children and others of all ages the opportunity to have fun while practicing language and problem-analyzing skills. A good many of 38 classic riddles connect with Chinese characters, historical figures, literary references, or names of cities and other places in China. People must guess the answer by thinking about the 39 (variety) meanings of the words and phrases that make up the riddle. 40 (basic), a tip may be provided, such as indicating 41 the answer is a person, a place, or a thing.
五、读后续写
42. 阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。
ALEX pedaled his bike along the country lane that led to his house. As he rounded a bend, the tips of the cattails that grew around Johnson’s Pond came into view. His dad took him canoeing there sometimes, and Alex loved it. The pond was always so alive with activity. Frogs croaked along the shore, dragonflies hunted among the cattails, and sometimes Alex discovered turtles(乌龟) basking(晒太阳) on sunny rocks.
Alex was curious about the turtles he saw. One week, when it was too rainy to go canoeing, he and his dad went to the library to check out books on turtles. Alex learned that turtles don’t have warm blood like people do. That’s why they have to sit in the sun to warm themselves. Now it looked like tomorrow might be another sunny day. He decided he would ask Dad if they could go canoeing and look for turtles again.
Just then Alex saw something in the road up ahead. It looked like a big gray rock. But it was a funny place for a rock to be.
And then, as Alex watched, the rock started to move.
When he rode his bike up to get a closer look, he saw that it wasn’t a rock at all. It was a large turtle crawled its way across the road. It had a bony, beak-shaped mouth and a long, jagged tail. Alex knew right away it was a snapping turtle.
He also knew not to get too close. He had read that a snapping turtle has a powerful bite even though it doesn’t have teeth. It could even bite off someone’s finger. He stood at a distance and watched the turtle move slowly over the road.
Out of the corner of his eye, he saw a car approaching. The turtle was still only halfway across the road. Alex knew he couldn’t pick it up to move it safely to the grass. What could he do
注意:
1.续写词数应为150词左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Thinking fast, he started jumping up and down and waving both hands wildly.
To make the warning sign, Alex hurried back home and started his work with some leftover wood and paint.
参考答案
1. D 2. B 3. A
4. C;5. C;6. D;7. D
8. C 9. A 10. B 11. C
12. B 13. G 14. F 15. D 16. E
17. A 18. B 19. C 20. D 21. A 22. B 23. C 24. D 25. A 26. B 27. C 28. D
29. A 30. B 31. C
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34. being lost
35. are referred
36. attached
37. wisdom
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39. various
40. Basically
41. whether
42. One possible version:
Thinking fast, he started jumping up and down and waving both hands wildly. “Stop! Stop!” he cried. The car slowed to a stop, and the driver stuck his head out of the window with a puzzled look. Alex darted forward and pointed at the moving turtle. “I’m just trying to save it.” he explained. With an understanding smile, the driver applauded his efforts. Seeing the car pulling away, Alex was lost in deep thoughts. “Maybe I could put up a sign to warn people there were turtles crossing the road,” he said to himself.
To make the sign, Alex hurried back home and found some leftover wood and paint. He hammered nails into the wood to make a flat board, after which he painted a vivid picture of a turtle in the middle and added “Slow! Turtles Crossing” at the bottom. He had completed all his work when Dad arrived home, who offered to carry the sign to the spot. Together they fixed the sign into the ground by the side of the road. With their work done, they both breathed a sigh of relief and headed home with great satisfaction.
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