高三英语突破冲刺试题带答案(2)
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A popular saying goes, "Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me." However, that's not really true. Words have the power to build us up or tear us down. It doesn't matter if the words come from someone's else or ourselves --- the positive and negative effects are just as lasting.
We all talk to ourselves sometimes. We're usually too embarrassed to admit it, though. In fact, we really shouldn't be because more and more experts believe talking to ourselves out loud is a healthy habit.
This "self-talk" helps us motivate ourselves, remember things, solve problems, and calm Our-
selves down. Be aware, though, that as much as 77% of self-talk tends to be negative. So in order to stay positive, we should only speak words of encouragement to ourselves. We should also be quick to give ourselves a pat on the back. The next time you finish a project, do well in a test, or finally clean your room, join me in saying "Good job!"
Often, words come out of our mouths without us thinking about the effect they will have. But we should be aware that our words cause certain responses in others. For example, when returning an item to a store, we might use warm, friendly language during the exchange. And the clerk will probably respond in a similar manner. Or harsh(刻薄的)and critical language will most likely cause the clerk to be defensive.
Words possess power because of their lasting effect. Many of us regret something we once said. And we remember unkind words said to us! Before speaking, we should always ask ourselves: Is it loving? Is it needed? If what we want to say doesn't pass this test, then it's better left unsaid.
Words possess power both positive and negative. Those around us receive encouragement when we speak positively. We can offer hope, build self-esteem and motivate others to do their best. Negative words destroy all those things. Will we use our words to hurt or to heal? The choice is ours.
28. The main idea of the first paragraph is that ________.
A. not sticks and stones but words will hurt us. B. inspiring words give us confidence
C. negative words may let us down D. words have a lasting effect on us
29. There is no sense for us to feel embarrassed when we talk to ourselves because _______
A. almost everybody has the habit of talking to themselves
B. we can benefit from talking to ourselves
C. talking to ourselves always gives us courage
D. it does no harm to have "self-talk" when we are alone
30. The underlined part in the third paragraph means that we should also timely _______
A. praise ourselves B. remind ourselves
C. make ourselves relaxed D. give ourselves amusement
31. The author would probably hold the view that ___________
A. encouraging words are sure to lead to kind offers
B. negative words may stimulate us to make more progress
C. people tend to remember friendly words
D. it is better to think twice before talking to others
D
From losing weight to quitting smoking, each December people around the world make a New Year' s resolution(决心) . But studies have shown that despite their best effort, most will fail.
Professor Peter Herman, a psychology lecturer at the University of Toronto says that the reasons why resolutions fail are clear. "They are not realistic in some or all of the following respects: people think that they can change themselves more quickly; they think that they can change much more than anyone else; or they think they can change everything more easily. "
Professor Herman suggests that the issue may be a cycle of failure and renewed effort. which he calls " the false-hope syndrome" (虚妄期盼综合征). The cycle begins with a difficult self-change task. such as overeating or smoking-common yet rarely successful changes. While people may make some initial progress in the task, eventually they fail to achieve their goal. Having failed, they interpret their failure to convince themselves that with a few adjustments they will succeed. Finally, they begin to embark on another attempt, and the cycle repeats.
In his paper on the topic, Professor Herman and his co-author, Janet Polivy, write, “People tend to make the same resolutions year after year, vowing on average l0 times to get rid of a particular vice (恶习). "Obviously, every renewed vow represents a certain failure; otherwise, there would be no need for yet another attempt. Equally obviously, unsuccessful attempts do not decrease the chance of making future palls for self-change. Even those who are finally successful at sticking to their resolutions make the attempt five or six times on average before succeeding.
Expecting to make a breakthrough is not a good way, so Professor Herman says that the best way of sticking to your resolution is to expect the changes little by little rather than a major transformation. He told Mail Online," Often this means scaling back (缩减) your resolution to something that is actually manageable.”
32. Why do most people fail in their New Year's resolutions according to Professor Herman?
A. They doesn't do their best at all. B. They make unrealistic resolutions.
C. They want to stay unchanged. D. They change them frequently.
33. What does the underlined part "embark on” in Paragraph 3 probably mean?
A. Undertake. B. Abandon. C. Welcome. D. Represent.
34. How can you achieve your New Year's resolutions in Professor Herman's opinion?
A. Set a big resolution. B. Make a breakthrough.
C. Expect gradual changes. D. Believe in yourself.
35.What may be the best title for the text?
A. Actions Speak Louder Than Words B. Think Twice Before You Do
C. A Bargain Is a Bargain D. Good Plan Is Half Done
第二节(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。
Success Is On The Other Side of Failure
Everybody wants success. Some people aim for it; others just talk about it. 36 But the truth is that it’s closer than you think. It’s just on the other side. You have to want it enough, and be willing enough to get it.
It has no excuses. Fear is your biggest obstacle(障碍). It will cause you to make decisions that may seem “right” at the time. 37 You either get it or you don’t. The minute you find a reason not to take another step towards success is the moment you stop being successful. In the symphony of success, excuses are just noise.
It is on the other side of obstacles. Everyone faces challenges; different ones at different times. We all handle the same challenges differently; we all have different results. It’s how you handle each one and what you do with the results that count. 38 Remember, you’re got to pass obstacles in order to succeed.
39 They call it a ladder of success for a reason. You need to climb it in order to get somewhere. It’s no tan escalator(自动扶梯). You can’t stand there and let it do the work for you. 40 It’s going to take determination and commitment on your part to get up and over that wall.
A. You have to do the work yourself.
B. It takes effort, commitment and follow-though.
C. You’ll be carrying a heavy load on your shoulders.
D. Often times it just seems like something too far out of reach.
E. But they’re preventing you from actually getting over that wall.
F. Even if it works for other people, the same thing just doesn’t work for us.
G. An obstacle is something you either find a way around or allow to stop you.
第三部分 英语知识运用
第一节 完形填空(共20小题：每小题1.5分，满分30分)
When you are living a fully-scheduled life, every minute counts. No matter how many ways you divide your _ 41 , there’s never enough time in a day to catch up.
Six years ago, I was 42 with a care-free, stop-and-smell-the-roses type of 43 . When I needed to rush out, she was taking her sweet 44 picking out a purse and a shining crown. When I needed to have a 45 lunch, she'd stop to speak to the elderly woman who looked like her grandma. Whenever my child caused me to deviate(偏离) from my main 46 , I thought to myself, we don’t have time for this. 47 , the two words I most commonly spoke to my little lover of life were: " 48 !"
Then one day, things 49 . We'd just picked up my older daughter from kindergarten and were getting out of the car. Seeing her little sister not going fast enough for her liking, my older daughter said, "You are so slow. " When the older one crossed her own arms, it dawned on me that her annoyed look 50 that of mine. I saw the _51 my hurried existence was doing to both of my children.
Though my 52 to slow down was made almost three years ago, living at a slower pace still 53 great effort. My younger daughter is my living 54 of why I must keep trying. In fact, she reminded me once again the other day. When I thought my little child was going to eat the last 55 of an ice cream, she held out a spoonful of it. "I saved the last for you," she said. At that moment, I 56 I'd just got the deal of a lifetime. I gave my child a little time, and unexpectedly, 57 , she reminded me that things taste 58 and love comes easier when you stop 59 through life.
Pausing to delight in the simple joys of daily life is the only way to truly live.Trust me, I learned from the world's born 60 in joyful living.
41. A. memory B. attention C. love D. experience
42. A. bored B. blessed C. content D. patient
43. A. sister B. grandma C. daughter D. son
44. A. time B. ice cream C. step D. lunch
45. A. big B. quick C. nutritious D. joyful
46. A. goal B. responsibility C. interest D. schedule
47. A. Frankly B. Consequently C. Surprisingly D. Unusually
48. A. Cheer up B. Pull up C. Shut up D. Hurry up
49. A. improved B. changed C. appeared D. worsened
50 A. silenced B. mirrored C. linked D. encouraged
51. A. favor B. honor C. damage D. good
52. A. demand B. offer C. promise D. mistake
53.A. takes B. needs C. makes D. puts
54. A. reminder B. memory C. image D. example
55. A. half B. bite C. cup D. piece
56. A. wondered B. realized C. recognized D. valued
57. A. in conclusion B. in short C. in return D. in fact
58. A. sweeter B. softer C. sourer D.bitter
59. A. going B. rushing C. getting D. enjoying
60. A. artist B. magician C. designer D. expert
第二节 语法填空(共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分)
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 Dutch are used to living in a country which is always exposed to dangers of deadly floods. A country with a half of its land below sea level cannot afford 61 (ignore)the problem of rising sea level, and Holland, which already has spent about U.S. $2.5 trillion on flood 62 (prevent), plans to invest more over the next century. Life in these challenging 63 (circumstance) has inspired the Dutch to develop many excellent methods of 64 (fight) floods. Thanks to the skill of Dutch engineers, flooding in Holland is rarely widespread, and is instead limited 65 certain areas of the country. Two such areas are the valleys of the Rhine and the Meuse Rivers. In spite of large flood wall, these rivers regularly flood the surrounding areas. During dry times, however, those areas are perfectly 66 (pleasure) to live in. One solution that 67 (develop)now is a type of house that seems normal in every day, except that it can float during times of high water rather than 68 (simple) sink beneath the waves as normal houses would. Groups of houses would form floating neighborhoods in 69 people could live together during times of high water, temporarily getting around by boat 70 the flood ends.
第四部分：写作(共两节，满分35分)
第一节 短文改错(共10小题;每小题1分，满分10分)
假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除和修改
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧)，并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线(\)划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1、每处错误及其修改均仅限一词;
2、只允许修改10处，多者(从第11处起)不计分。
One day when we were playing the basketball, I saw Tim wearing a pair sneakers of my style. I thought they were my shoes, so I shouted angry and blamed him for using my personal possessions without permit. Then I went back to the dorm after he could say anything. I opened the door only to find mine own sneakers just under my bed. For a while, I stood there still, shocking and guilty. When realizing my act must have hurt him, immediately I rush to the court to apology to him sincerely. Fortunately, though he was angry and sad, he pardoned me. With my relief, the conflict ended happily.
第二节 书面表达(满分25分)
假如你是在英国学习的交换生李华，住在同学Peter家里。你上周网购的联想(Lenovo)笔记本电脑将于本周日到货，但你因陪同父母到伦敦游览不能按时返回取货，请你给Peter写一封电子邮件，让他帮忙代收并验货。
注意：
1.词数100左右;
参考答案
1~5 BCCAC 6~10 BACAB 11~15 CCACA 16~20 ABBBA
21-23 ABC 24-27 CADD 28-31 DBAD 32-35 BACD 36-40 DEGBA
41-60 BBCAB DBDBB CCAAB BCABD
61. to ignore 62. prevention 63. circumstances 64. fighting 65. to
66. pleasant 67. is being developed 68. simply 69. which 70. till/until
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四、写作
One Possible Version:
Dear Peter,
I think I need your help. Last Friday I placed an order for a laptop on line, and it is estimated to arrive to your address this Sunday. But you know I’m out with my parents, and we are going for a trip to London this weekend. So I’m writing to let you know that it’s not convenient for me to go back to receive the laptop at home. Can you do me the favor, please?
It’s a Lenovo laptop made in China. Please give it a careful checkup and make sure the package is well preserved and the machine operates well. Don’t hesitate to contact the seller if you find any damage. Thank you very much.
Best wishes!
Yours,
Li Hua
