高2012级高三(上)英语第15周周练.doc

高2012级高三（上）英语第15周周练一、完型填空（2011 安徽）When I begin planning to move to Auckland to study, my mother was worried about a lack of jobs and cultural differences. Ignoring these _36_, I got there in July 2010. _37_ I arrived, I realized the importance of getting a job _38_ my living experience. Determined to do this _39_ , I spent several weeks going door-to-door for a job, but found _40_ response.One afternoon, I walked into a building to ask _41_ there were my job opportunities. The people there advised me not to continue my job search in that _42_. As I was about to _43_, a man who had been listening approached me and asked me to wait outside _44_. Nearly ten minutes later, he _45_. He asked me about my plans and encouraged me to stay _46_. Then he offered to take me to Royal Oak to _47_ a job.I was a little surprised, but had a _48_ feeling about him. Along the way, I realized that I had _49_ resumes（简历）. Seeing this, the man _50_ at his business partners office to make me fifteen _51_ copies. He also gave me some _52_ on dressing and speaking. I handed out my resumes and went home feeling very _53_. The following day, I received a _54_ from a store in Royal Oak offering me a job.It seems that the world always _55_ to you when you need it. And this time, it was a complete stranger who turned out to be a real blessing.36AdoubtsBconcernsCinstructionsDreasons37AEven ifBEvery timeCNow thatDSoon after38Aof Bat Cfor Dwith39A. on my ownBon my wayCby any chanceDby the day40AanyBmuchCsomeDlittle41AwhyBwhereverCwhetherDwhenever42Adirection BattitudeClanguageDmanner43AanswerBwork CleaveDrefuse44Afor everBat any time Cas usual Dfor a while45AreturnedBhesitated CpassedDregretted46AsilentBbusyCpositiveDcomfortable47A. pick outBsearch forCtake onDgive up48AdullBgood Cguilty Dgeneral49Amade use ofBtaken care ofCrun out ofDbecome tired of50AstoppedBknockedCglancedDappeared 51Aright Bmore CformerDdifferent52ApressuresBagreementsCimpressionsDsuggestions53AlonelyBfunnyCdisappointedDsatisfied54Acall Btip CpresentDreport55Aturns offBgoes overCgives backDlooks up 二、阅读理解 （2011陕西卷）B Most people know that Marie Curie was the first woman to win the Nobel Prize, and the first person to win it twice. However, few people know that she was also the mother of a Nobel Prize winner. Born in September, 1897, Irene Curie was the first of the Curies two daughters. Along with nine other children whose parents were also famous scholars, Irene studied in their own school, and her mother was one of the teachers. She finished her high school education at the College of Svign in Paris. Irene entered the University of Paris in 1914 to prepare for a degree in mathematics and physics. When World War I began, Irene went to help her mother, who was using X-ray facilities (设备) to help save the lives of wounded soldiers. Irene continued the work by developing X-ray facilities in military hospitals in France and Belgium. Her services were recognized in the form of a Military Medal by the French government. In 1918, Irene became her mothers assistant at the Curie Institute. In December 1924, Frederic Joliot joined the Institute, and Irene taught him the techniques required for his work. They soon fell in love and were married in 1926. Their daughter Helene was born in 1927 and their son Pierre five years later. Like her mother, Irene combined family and career. Like her mother, Irene was awarded a Nobel Prize, along with her husband, in 1935. Unfortunately, also like her mother, she developed leukemia because of her work with radioactivity (辐射能). Irene Joliot-Curie died from leukemia on March 17, 1956.1. Why was Irene Curie awarded a Military Medal? A. Because she received a degree in mathematics.B. Because she contributed to saving the wounded. C. Because she won the Nobel Prize with Frederic. D. Because she worked as a helper to her mother.2. Where did Irene Curie meet her husband Frederic Joliot? A. At the Curie Institute. B. At the University of Paris. C. At a military hospital. D. At the College of Svignf.3. When was the second child of Irene Curie and Frederic Joliot born? A. In 1932. B. In 1927. C. In 1897. D. In 1926.4. In which of the following aspects was Irene Curie different from her mother? A. Irene worked with radioactivity. B. Irene combined family and career.C. Irene won the Nobel Prize once. D. Irene died from leukemia.（2010陕西卷）DColumbus College, 241 Queen Elizabeth Drive, Kowloon CityMemoTo: All StallFrom: Jalie Mok, Secretary; Sports Development CommitteeDate: May 20, 2010A week ago, “Sports for Life” programme was sent to the parents, requiring them to select a sport they wanted their child to play. Since then, our staff have received lots of calls from parents asking for more information about it. Here is a memo（备忘录）for your reference when you answer the phones. Sports 1；BasketballWe expect that this will be the most popular of the four sports. Therefore, students should be advised to sign up as soon as possible. Students will take a private bus to and from Kwun Tong Sports Park. To cover the cost of hiring a bus, each student will have to pay $10 each time. There will be four basketball courts available for our use with one teacher watching over each game. Sports 2: GymWe will be using St. Peters Memorial Park. There are two reasons for choosing this park. First, it is not very busy and crowded before 6:00pm. Second, it has lots of trees with plenty of shade. Students must bring along two bottles of water to prevent thirst. Three activities, shipping, jogging , outdoor aerobics（有氧运动），all of which are free of chare, will be arranged. And there will be a teacher on duty for each of the activities. Sprots3: HikingHiking will take place at Kowloon Peak. The activity will start at 2：30 pm and finish 90 minutes later. Three teachers will accompany the students, and a hiking instructor will accompany each group of 15 hikers. Each instructor will cost $75/hr. Sports 4；SwimmingThe Kowloon City Aquatic Centre is a 10-minute walk from our school. Four teachers will go to the pool and conduct the going-on from the poolside. We will only be able to reserve the pool for one hour (i. e. 2:45pm to 3:45 pm). Only students skilful at swimming can take up this activity. The pool will have two life guards present. Girls must wear a swimming suit. The cost is $10 per visit. 5. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A. Students selecting basketball had better register early. B. Students participating in gym should arrive at 6:00 pm. C. Hiking usually begins at 2:30 pm and lasts 2 hours. D. Students having swimming suits can take up swimming. 6. It can be inferred from the passage that A. students taking part in basket ball will walk to the courts. B. every student can gain admission to one of the four sports C. hiking students can have a regular rest in the shade of trees D. students taking up the four sports should bring bottles of water 7. The purpose of the memo is to A. attract students interest in the programme B. require the parents to select a sport for their child C. help the staff explain the programme to the parents D. remind teachers and lifeguards to be present on time （2010广东卷）CFood sometimes gets poisoned with harmful things. A person who eats such food can get an illness called food poisoning. Food poisoning is usually not serious, but some types are deadly. The symptoms (症状) of food poisoning usually begin within hours of eating the poisoned food. Fever is one of the most common symptoms. Certain microorganisms（微生物）cause most types of food poisoning. Bacteria and other microorganisms can poison eggs, meat, vegetables, and many other foods. After entering the body, these tiny living things release（释放）poisons that make people sick. W_w w. k*s*5 u. co mSome chemicals can also cause food poisoning. They are often added to food while it is being grown, processed, or prepared. For example, many farmers spray chemicals on crops to kill weeds and insects. Some people may have a bad reaction to those chemicals when they eat the crops. Some plants and animals contain natural poisons that are harmful to people. These include certain kinds of seafood, grains, nuts, seeds, beans, and mushrooms. W_w w. k*s*5 u. co mWhen people handle food properly, the risk of food poisoning is very small. Microorganisms multiply (繁殖) rapidly in dirty places and in warm temperatures. This means that people should never touch food with dirty hands or put food on unwashed surfaces. Food should be kept in a refrigerator to stop microorganisms from growing. Meat needs to be cooked thoroughly to kill any dangerous microorganisms. People should also wash food covered with chemicals before eating it. Finally, people should not eat wild mushrooms or other foods that grow in the wild. Some of these foods may contain natural materials that are poisonous to humans. In addition, some types of fish can be poisonous. Most people recover from food poisoning after a few days of resting and drinking extra water. If people eat natural poisons, they must go to the hospital right away to have their stomachs emptied. 8. We know from the passage that the symptoms of food poisoning . A. are always accompanied by a fever B. are too common to be notedC. can be noticed within hours D. can he ignored9. Food poisoning can be caused by all the following EXCEPT . W_w w. k*s*5 u. co mA. some chemicals B. low temperaturesC. some tiny living things D. certain natural materials10. From Paragraph 5, we can learn that . A. mushrooms should not be eaten B. vegetables are safer than meat and seafoodC. natural poisons are more dangerous than chemicalsD. different types of food should be handled differently W_w w. k*s*5 u. co m11. It can be inferred from the passage that . A. natural materials are safe in food processing B. chemicals are needed in food processingC. food poisoning can be kept under control D. food poisoning is out of control（2011江西卷）D Why should mankind explore space? Why should money, time and effort be spent exploring and researching something with so few apparent benefits? Why should resources be spent on space rather than on conditions and people on Earth? These are questions that, understandably, are very often askedPerhaps the best answer lies in our genetic makeup（基因构成）as human beingsWhat drove our ancestors to move from the trees into the plains, and on into all possible areas and environments? The wider the spread of a species, the better its chance of survival. Perhaps the best reason for exploring space is this genetic tendency to expand wherever possibleNearly every successful civilization has explored, because by doing so, any dangers in surrounding areas can be identified and prepared for. Without knowledge, we may be completely destroyed by the danger. With knowledge, we can lessen its effectsExploration also allows minerals and other potential （潜在的）resources to be foundEven if we have no immediate need of them, they will perhaps be useful later Resources may be more than physical possessions Knowledge or techniques have been acquired through explorationThe techniques may have medical applications which can improve the length or quality of our livesWe have already benefited from other spin-offs including improvements in earthquake prediction, in satellites for weather forecasting and in communications systemsEven non-stick pans and mirrored sunglasses are by-products （副产品）of technological developments in the space industry!While many resources are spent on what seems a small return, the exploration of space allows creative, brave and intelligent members of our species to focus on what may serve to save us While space may hold many wonders and explanations of how the universe was formed or how it works, it also holds dangersThe danger exists, but knowledge can help human being to surviveWithout the ability to reach out across space, the chance to save ourselves might not existWhile Earth is the only planet known to support life, surely the adaptive ability of humans would allow us to live on other planetsIt is true that the lifestyle would be different, but human life and cultures have adapted in the past and surely could in the future12Why does the author mention the questions in Paragraph1?ATo express his doubts BTo compare different ideasCTo introduce points for discussion DTo describe the conditions on Earth13What is the reason for exploring space based on Paragraph 2?AHumans are nature-born to do so BHumans have the tendency to fightCHumans may find new sources of foodDHumans dont like to stay in the same place14The underlined word spin-offs in Paragraph 4 probably refers to_Asurvival chances Bpotential resourcesCunexpected benefits Dphysical possessions15What makes it possible for humans to live on other planets?AOur genetic makeup BResources on the earthCThe adaptive ability of humans DBy-products in space exploration16Which of the statements can best sum up the passage?ASpace exploration has created many wondersBSpace exploration provided the best value for moneyCSpace exploration can benefit science and technology.DSpace exploration may help us avoid potential problems on Earth.（2011全国卷）D The way we do things round hereSome years ago, I was hired by an American bank. I received a letter from the head of the Personnel Department that started, “Dear John, I am quite pleased that you have decided to join us. That “quite” saddened me. I thought he was saying “were kind of pleased you decided to join us although I wish we had hired someone else.” Then I discovered that in American English “quite” sometimes means “very”, while in British English it means “fairly”.So the first lesson about working in other countries is to learn the language and by that I dont just mean the words people speak. It is body language, dress, manners, ideas, and so on. The way people do things highlights many of the differences we see between cultures.Some of these differences may be only on the surface-dress, food and hours of work-while others may be deeper and take longer to deal with. Mostly, it is just a question of getting used to the differences and accepting them, like the climate, while getting on with business.Some of the differences may be an improvement. People are more polite; the service is better; you ask for something to be done and it happens without having to ask again. However, other differences can be troubling, like punctuality（准时）If you invite people to a party at 7 oclock your guests will consider it polite to turn up exactly on time in Germany, five minutes early in the American Midwest, an hour early in Japan, 15 minutes afterwards in the UK, up to an hour afterwards in Italy and some time in the evening in Greece. I prefer not to use the word “late” because there is nothing wrong with the times people arrive. It is simply the accepted thing to do in their own country.17. The author was unhappy as mentioned in Paragraph 1 because he thought_A. the American bank didnt think much of himB. the American bank might hire another personC. its difficult to get used to American cultureD. its easy to misunderstand Americans18. The word highlights in Paragraph 2 probably means_.A. encourages B. helps to narrowC. increases D. draws attention to19. According to the author, what should we do with most cultural differences?A. Ask the native people for help. B. Understand and accept them.C. Do things in our own way. D. Do in-depth research.20. When invited to a party the people who are usually punctual are_.A. Italians B. Germans C. Greeks D. the British班级： _ 姓名：_完型填空：3637383940414243444546474849505152535455阅读理解：1234567891011121314151617181920答案： 完形答案：3640 BDCAD 4145 CDCDA 4650 CBBCA 5155 BDDAC（2011陕西卷）B: BAAC （2010陕西卷）D: A B C（2010广东卷）C: CBDC（2011江西卷）D CACCD（2011全国卷）D ADBB