高三限时热身练
(阅读理解+七选五+语法填空+应用文写作+读后续写)
时间:65分钟
一、阅读理解
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Find your new favorite West End musicals, from heartwarming adaptations and award-winning scores to extremely funny musicals and must-see London shows.
The Lion KingEnjoy songs such as Circle Of Life. The award-winning adaptation of Disney’s The Lion King features music by Elton John, plus outstanding costumes and wonderful special effects. The Lion King delights all ages with rhythms of Africa and touching stories of love and life. Prices from 43.05 Call 077-533-0589 for Booking!
The Phantom of the OperaAndrew Lloyd Webber’s famous musical, The Phantom of the Opera, tells the tale of a shadowy character who attempts to make Christina the leading lady of the Paris Opera. With a fantastic plot and breathtaking scene, this long-running show is one of the must-see musicals in London. Prices from 30.75 Call 077-916-4545 for Booking!
Thriller–LiveSee Thriller–Live, a musical in memory of Michael Jackson and the Jackson 5. The show joined London’s West End after three UK tours and popularity across Europe. Celebrate the career of the King of Pop during non-stop hits at this top London theatre show. Prices from 32.72 Call 077-816-3148 for Booking!
School of RockRock out at this award-winning new musical. Based on the 2003 movie, School of Rock follows the story of Dewey Finn and his discovery to transform a class of A-grade students into a real rock group. But will they make it to the Battle of the Bands Booking until Feb. Prices from 18.00 Call 077-317-8315 for Booking!
Matilda The MusicalBe wowed by the Royal Shakespeare Company’s multi-award-winning production of Matilda The Musical. Roald Dahl’s celebrated story bursts into life in this West End musical by Dennis Kelly and Tim Minchin. Children and adults alike will be delighted by the little girl with an extraordinary imagination. Prices from 24.00 Call 077-517-8367 for Booking!
1.The Phantom of the Opera is special because of its .
A.excellent costumes B.experienced actors
C.attractive story D.beautiful songs
2.Which of the following musicals would most probably catch the eye of both kids and adults
A.The Phantom of the Opera. B.Matilda The Musical.
C.School of Rock. D.Thriller–Live.
3.What is the main purpose of the passage
A.To analyze musicals. B.To criticize musicals.
C.To advertise musicals. D.To evaluate musicals.
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Most people find sugar hard to resist. Our big brains need lots of energy and sugary foods provide plenty of it. But when calories are too readily available, it is easy to overdo it.
There has been no shortage of research on sugar substitutes that trigger a sweet sensation without the calories, but these alternatives also taste slightly bitter for many people. What’s more, evidence from animal and human studies has linked some to glucose intolerance and weight gain.
One promising alternative is found in the fruit of Synsepalum dulcificum (神秘果), a plant native to West Africa. These miracle berries don’t taste sugary themselves, but if you try something sour afterward, it will taste miraculously sweet. In Benin, the fruit is eaten fresh and is mostly used as a sweetener to have with sour foods and drinks. The berry is appreciated by local consumers, especially the kids and people with diabetes who use it as a substitute for synthetic sugar.
The chemical, a protein named miraculin, was identified in 1968 and a team in Japan discovered how it works in 2011. At neutral pH, miraculin is an antagonist to our sweet taste receptors, meaning it blocks the taste of sweetness. But in the presence of an acid, miraculin changes shape and is able to activate the receptors.
Despite the miracle berry’s promise as a sugar substitute, it is only produced on a smallish scale and isn’t available worldwide. The berries don’t travel well and the plant is slow to grow and mature.
To create an alternative source of miraculin, researchers in Japan have genetically engineered
tomatoes to produce the protein, while another team is working on increasing the production of miracle berries in West Africa. Earlier 2022, a team in China published the genome of Synsepalum dulcificum. A Spanish start-up plans to promote sustainable cultivation of the plant in Ghana and market the dried berries as a food supplement.;
4.What is special about Synsepalum dulcificum as a sugar alternative
A.It contains many calories itself. B.It makes sour food taste sweet.
C.It will gain weight and cause disease. D.It does good to kids and diabetic patients.;
5.How do the miracle berries work on sour food
A.By changing the pH of a food. B.By increasing its sugar content.
C.By producing shape-variable miraculin. D.By weakening the sweet taste receptors.;
6.What does the underlined word “antagonist” probably mean in Paragraph 4
A.Enemy. B.Assistant. C.Factor. D.Receiver.;
7.Why are the miracle berries hard to get
A.They are only locally available. B.They cannot be grown elsewhere.
C.It is expensive to transport them. D.It takes long to harvest a small amount.
二、七选五阅读
How to make a successful apology. Have you done something that you feel bad about Is there a person who you have treated badly Do you need to say “I’m sorry” to someone Here are five things you can do to have a successful apology.
● Make your apology real. 8 People can tell if you take responsibility for what you did or if you are lying.
● Do not make excuses. 9 It is saying that you were wrong to do it.
● 10 An apology should show that you have learned from what you did. Show that you mean what you say.
● Make it clear that you are apologizing. Just saying “I’m sorry” is not enough. Talk about what you did and then say that you feel bad about doing it. 11
● Be prepared for the unexpected. Be prepared for it to take some time for your apology to be accepted. This may be a long moment, a few minutes, or even days or weeks. The person may stay angry with you. 12
A.Be patient and hopeful.
B.Make a promise to change.
C.Choose the right time to apologize.
D.An apology will be better accepted if it is sincere.
E.An apology is not explaining why you did something.
F.You can give your apology to the other person as a letter.
G.It is important that the person knows you are apologizing.
三、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。
As the famous American song of the 1950s says. “Little things mean a lot.” To me, this phrase is becoming more and more significant as I get older and 13 (increase) comprehend that the ‘“little” things in life are often the most valuable.
One of these “little things” is nature. Most of us, even in urban cities, can find at least a little slice of nature 14 (appreciate). There’s a well-tended garden in my workplace. Most days I would never pay attention to 15 as I rushed past on my way to the office. A few days ago, realizing what I had missed, I 16 (decide) just to go there and seriously take time to enjoy it. The garden with many brightly colored 17 (rose) still in bloom in November is not only a feast for the eyes, but also a credit to the hardworking staff 18 carefully look after it.
Another “little thing” that means a lot to me is my little balcony garden. It’s such 19 enormous delight to enjoy this little bit of nature in my own home. 20 (raise) from seeds, the plants there are now bringing me plenty of lovely peppers, which is 21 (enjoy) and practical.
Nature is not “over there”, it’s right in front of us. Maybe it’s time to start focusing more 22 the “little things” in life.
四、应用文写作
23.假如你是李华,你的美国朋友Jim来信说,很多女生现在对节食瘦身很是痴迷,他询问你对此的看法,以及在你眼里什么是真正的美。请你给他写封回信,说说自己的观点。
注意:
1.词数80左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Jim,
Yours,
Li Hua
五、读后续写
24.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。续写的词数应为150左右。
Holidays are not necessarily for fun or rest. Doing something meaningful can also gain special pleasure. When the final bell rang, the students were reminded that there was no school on Monday—the Labor Day. “Enjoy your extra day off,”said the teacher to her class.
An extra day of fun suited Kayla just fine. She loved breaks. She wanted to go out to play with her friends. When the school bus dropped Kayla off, she ran into the house happily.
“How was school, Kayla ” asked her mom.
“It was great, Mom. I am excited about no school on Monday. ”
“You just started back to school two weeks ago. Already in need of a break, huh ” asked Kayla’s mom with a laugh.
Kayla slept in the next morning. Saturday was her favorite day of the week. It rained most of the day, so Kayla enjoyed playing video games inside. On Sunday, her friends came over and they played basketball for several hours.
Then it was Labor Day, you know, the extra day off that Kayla was so looking forward to. But Kayla was awakened early that morning by her dad. He told Kayla that in honor of Labor Day, the family would be cleaning both inside and outside the house. Kayla couldn’t believe it. This was a holiday. A day when she was supposed to be enjoying freshly squeezed lemonade while playing in her tree house. As Kayla wiped her eyes, she began to wonder if this was just a bad dream.
“Kayla, your breakfast is ready. We have a lot of work to do today. Let’s get a move on, ”said Kayla’s mom. As she sat down at the kitchen table, Kayla asked her parents,
“Are you serious about working today Isn’t Labor Day a holiday ”
“Yes, Kayla. It is, ”replied her dad. “But your mom and I thought working hard today would make you appreciate why Labor Day was observed in the first place. ”
Paragraph1:
At first, Kayla felt disappointed at her parents’ plan for the holiday.
Paragraph 2:
But things began to change as she was doing the chores.
参考答案
1.C 2.B 3.C
4.B 5.C 6.A 7.D
8.D;9.E;10.B;11.G;12.A
13.increasingly 14.appreciation 15.it 16.decided 17.roses 18.who
19.an 20.Raising 21.enjoyable 22.on
23.One possible version:
Dear Jim,
Glad to receive your letter, and I am writing to share my thoughts about the true meaning of beauty.
As you said, many girls are addicted to dieting to become slim. My view is that slimming helps us become more beautiful but not necessarily healthier. Good appearances can surely leave a positive impression on others. But it is not worthwhile if it affects our fitness.
As for true beauty, I think external beauty is important, but inner beauty should always come first. Do you agree with me
Yours,
Li Hua
24.Paragraph1:
At first, Kayla felt disappointed at her parents’plan for the holiday. How eagerly she wanted to go to out to play with her friends! She was against the annoying plan from the bottom of her heart, but she had no choice. First, Kayla was arranged to wash the breakfast dishes. After that, she was asked to give their puppy a bath. She knew it was a hard task, which needed a lot of tiring, careful and patient work. She has begun the work with great unwillingness.
Paragraph 2:
But things began to change as she was doing the chores. Brushing the puppy, she found it was a lot of fun with so many soap bubbles. Then it was on to yard work where Kayla helped to pick up sticks. She pretended the small sticks were basketballs, and shot them into a large trash can. So the work was done with great pleasure. Kayla felt proud to see how much better the yard looked. When she finished her meaningful chores, Kayla enjoyed relaxing in her tree house. The lemonade tasted wonderful after a hard day of work.
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