1、诸暨中学高三第一学期中英语诸暨中学2014学年第一学期高三年级英语期中试题卷选择题部分(共80分)第一部分:英语知识运用(共两节,满分30分)第一节:单项填空(共20小题;每小题0.5分,满分10分)从A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项,并在答题纸上将该选项标号涂黑。1. - I will go to Oxford University for further study this summer. - _! A. Take it easy B. All the best C. Go ahead D. Have fun2. Successful e-learning dema
2、nds _ self-control, _ quality many children may lack. A. the, a B. a, the C. /, a D. /, the3. I hate _ when someone talks to me with his mouth full.A. that B. them C. it D. those4. Check to be sure you have _ water and food supplies before you set out for a hiking. A. automatic B. steady C. concrete
3、 D. adequate5. All of us will soon reach a point in our life _ we have to be away from our parents. A. which B. where C. that D. how6. Having stayed in the room with no Internet _ for days, he felt himself entirely cut off from the outside world.A. access B. load C. guarantee D. range7. Many a story
4、 has proved that opportunities always _ those who are well prepared. A. envy B. favor C. suit D. sponsor8. However dark the road ahead is, always keep your head up to the sky because thats _ your dreams lie.A. / B. which C. what D. where9. When caught in a tough situation, the majority of us _ to gi
5、ve up because of a lack of courage and determination.A. adopt B. abuse C. tend D. advocate10. _ to living by himself, the old man found it almost impossible to fit in with the others in the nursing home.A. Having accustomed B. To be accustomed C. Accustomed D. Being accustomed11. By the time he come
6、s back next week, we _ all the tasks to do with the project.A. have finished B. will be finishing C. will finish D. will have finished12. It is the management rules of the hotel that payment _ be made in cash, which I think is quite ridiculous in modern times.A. need B. must C. shall D. can13. There
7、 is nothing easier than developing positive habits. You _ have to do every single day the action you want to make a habit.A. simply B. absolutely C. exactly D. eventually14. Time to us all is limited. So in the days _, we must work out a practical plan for our study and keep to it strictly.A. follow
8、ing B. to follow C. followed D. being followed15. Dont worry! _ I explained on the phone, your plan will be put forward and discussed at the next meeting.A. When B. Unless C. As D. Since16. For no reason, he didnt attend her wedding held last weekend. But I do think he _.A. must have B. should have
9、C. could have D. might have17. People in that area once lived in poverty but their living conditions have improved a lot _ the years.A. during B. for C. over D. with18. Heavy smog blankets Beijing again. _, city authorities start using its new smog warning system.A. In turn B. In time C. In response
10、 D. In return19. Would you please _ the paper for me and see if there are any obvious mistakes?A. look around B. look through C. look up D. look into20. - I heard you were applying for an overseas university. - _ A. Why not? B. Are you serious? C. For what? D. I am, actually.第二节:完型填空(共20小题;每小题1分,满分2
11、0分)阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,然后从2140各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项,并在答题纸上将该选项标号涂黑。Tristan Coffey is 5 years old. He was born on January 12th, 2009, a day you know 21 changed the Coffeys lives forever. In July, he 22 a kind of unusual red spot on his hands. Three months later, he was diagnosed(诊断) with juvenile derma
12、tomyositis(皮肌炎) auto immune disorder. “He was very 23 -not being able to pull up his own shorts. 24 I had to leave from my job, and pull him out of school. Because he loves preschool so much, it broke all of our 25 ,” his mom Brianna said.His immune system is attacking itself, which causes him lots
13、of 26 in lots of places. The Coffeys call it the “invisible illness” 27 except for the spots on Tristans hands and feet, there is little obvious to the eye.Everyone looks at him and says “Oh, he looks so 28 .” But they cannot see his body attacking his heart, or his liver, or his veins, or his muscl
14、es. They 29 see how much he is admitted by the hospital.Juvenile dermatomyositis is treatable, 30 not curable. Tristan takes 11 to 14 medications a day. He has to receive 31 in hospital every month. These medications cause huge mood swings, and 32 Tristans ability to be outdoors in the sun.33 all th
15、is, Tristan is always first in line to play soccer at the playground with his friends. He is also one of the funniest kids youll ever meet. Brianna says, “He will always 34 a room, the hospital and the grocery store - 35 we may be. Hes also super 36 to other peoples feelings. Occasionally he will ca
16、tch me 37 . He will put his little hands on my cheeks and 38 my tears and say Mom, dont cry, I just love you and I am going to be OK. Tristan is very optimistic. He laughs a lot, 39 making jokes, loves to learn, and enjoys life. He is a very 40 kid, and has been through so much.21. A. what B. when C
17、. who D. that22. A. developed B. caused C. invented D. infected23. A. strong B. weak C. thin D. unhappy24. A. Immediately B. Steadily C. Finally D. Instantly25. A. affection B. promise C. minds D. hearts26. A. burn B. fever C. pain D. mess27. A. though B. because C. when D. unless28. A. great B. poo
18、r C. weak D. funny29. A. easily B. hardly C. willingly D. narrowly30. A. and B. or C. then D. but31. A. entertainment B. treatment C. amusement D. experiment32. A. limit B. acquire C. lose D. control33. A. Rather than B. In spite of C. In addition to D. In view of34. A. put up B. take up C. clear up
19、 D. light up35. A. whatever B. wherever C. whoever D. whenever36. A. sensitive B. loyal C. flexible D. potential37. A. smoking B. talking C. crying D. smiling38. A. hold back B. keep back C. dry up D. wipe away39. A. constantly B. gradually C. eventually D. actually40. A. interesting B. humorous C.
20、tough D. clumsy第二部分:阅读理解(第一节20小题,第二节5小题;每小题2分,满分50分)第一节:阅读下列材料,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项,并在答题纸上将选项标号涂黑。A Parents all struggle to get children to understand that money doesnt grow on trees, wanting them to be responsible, work hard and learn to save a few bucks. But these lessons are among the most
21、 difficult to teach.Enter KidZania, an internationally praised and truly unique childrens theme park, which makes life a little easier for parents. KidZania is not a traditional theme park in almost any sense of the world-there are no roller coasters or merrygo-rounds in sight. There are, however, p
22、lenty of attractions and activities that will keep children busy, active, engaged and excited all day.What makes it so much fun is that it is a kid-sized city-complete with restaurants, banks, grocery stores and hospitals-where the kids get to be adults, doing the things most of us do on any normal
23、day. They start by picking one of nearly 100 “careers” and learning about it. Then, they put on their uniform and are ready to work and earn KidZania dollars (Kidzos). Most activities are universal but some are localized to reflect distinct flavors ad personality of the country and region where the
24、park is located and to keep it real for the kids. Kids get paid for every job they do, which helps them explore the mysteries of managing money. Kidzos in hand, they can spend it or save it. If they run short of money, theyll have to find a way to earn some.Each KIdZania city is planned in amazing d
25、etail, even including real world brands that help sponsor the city and keep it running. I was a little cautious of all the popular corporate logos, but the brands werent pushed at all. They are there to reinforce(加强) the “real city” feeling by mixing it with things kids recognize.KidNania employs se
26、nior citizens who give the park a homey feel and help put children at ease. Management also employs the disabled, whether blind, deaf or wheel-bound. Besides making for a more realistic city, this teaches children about those with different abilities and gives them an opportunity to spend time with
27、people they might otherwise have stared at or treated less than kindly.Socialization is an important part of KidZania, just as it is throughout childhood. The KidZania experience empowers kids, giving them the confidence to be their best selves, and the inspiration to be great global citizens. And i
28、ts part of what makes KidZania such an amazing place for families and children.41. KidZania is unique in that _. A. it has no entertainment facilities. B. it includes lots of localized activities C. it offers kids chances to learn through working D. it employs many seniors and disabled people42. Wha
29、t does the author think of it when the real world brands are included in KidZania? A. He doesnt think it proper to have them in the park. B. He thinks it helpful for running the park. C. He thinks kids can learn nothing without them. D. He thinks it may have a bad effect on kids.43. Childrens theme
30、park KidZania is set up to _. A. prepare them to be good citizens in the future B. provide them with a place to have a good time C. make them aware of their parents hardship D. assist them in building a good relationship with parents44. The word “empower” in the last paragraph is closet in meaning t
31、o _. A. control B. enable C. impress D. promise45. Which of the following might be the best title of the passage? A. Children do part-time jobs at theme park. B. A theme park pushes kids to be grown-ups. C. KidZania theme park makes childrens life easier. D. Kids get to “be” adults at KidZania theme park.BBelow is a selection of 6 scientists who did research.Isaac Newton stuck a needle in hi