2014年南京市高三英语热身训练题

2014年南京市高三英语热身训练题（一）

一．单项填空

21. ________ news hit ________Venice Film Festival unexpectedly: Hayao Miyazaki, the world‘s most honored creator of

animated features, was ending his movie career.

A. 不填；the

B. 不填；不填

C. The; 不填

D. The; the

22. The successful candidate will be adaptable, take ownership of and develop in the role by taking initiative, being motivated and

________ high standards.

A. ensured

B. to ensure

C. ensuring

D. to be ensured

23. As the scheduled flight for Stockholm from Helsinki early Thursday was canceled, he had to _______ an airport hotel and will fly to Stockholm later Thursday if weather allows.

A. check into

B. burst into

C. bump into

D. bring into

24. He is never satisfied with what he has got. The grass is always greener on the other side of the ________.

A. road

B. fence

C. wall

D. garden

25. Blog discussions may be closed to new comments, ________ a message is displayed informing you of that.

A. in what case

B. in which case

C. in whose case

D. in that case

26. A promising approach to reducing appetite which does not ________ taking any drugs, and is very safe, is to drink a certain

amount of water before a meal.

A. suggest

B. involve

C. prevent

D. practice

27. Make contacts amo ng your parents‘ friends, your neighbors, your community organizations — _______ you can find working

adults, network.

A. whenever

B. whatever

C. whoever

D. wherever

28. The question was brought to life again ________a person has the right to end his or her own life and a doctor has the right to

assist.

A. where

B. in which

C. that

D. whether

29. It is thought police had been called to the scene following a report of a collision involving her vehicle and ________ of another

motorist.

A. one

B. those

C. some

D. that

30. William Shakespeare is considered the greatest playwright________, and his works still influence the English language and

today‘s literature.

A. of the time

B. of all times

C. at times

D. over time

31 According to the new rules, if a student ________ happen to damage something in the campus, he/she should report it those

concerned immediately.

A. should

B. will

C. shall

D. would

32. — Miss. Miller, this is Ruben Holmen calling again. You had said I should call this week to schedule an interview with you.

—________, why don‘t we say next Monday at 11:30 a.m.?

A. It depends

B. All right then

C. How come

D. With pleasure

33. — I wonder if you could go with me to the supermarket.

—Don‘t disturb me. I ________ my daily report this morning and haven‘t finished yet.

A. write

B. was writing

C. have written

D. have been writing

34. W hile being shy is normal, it is when the shyness interferes with an individual‘s daily communication with othe rs ________ it

becomes a disorder.

A. which

B. when

C. where

D. that

35. —You look excited. What‘s up?

—_______ My sister is going to have a baby! That means I‘ll be an aunt.

A. I guess.

B. No doubt.

C. Guess what!

D. All right.

二．完形填空

TWO BLOCKS. Two very, very long blocks beyond in deep darkness. It is 1953, and I have walked these blocks many times on my way to the room I rent 36 campus. I get off the bus after leaving the library at ten o‘clock with books in my arms and a purse 37 from my shoulder.

My landlady works the night 38 at the hospital, so at this hour, the house will be as dark and blank as the others on this street. Everything is quiet and closed. Far ahead is (or so it seems) a streetlight. I am thinking about a paper 39 in a few days. What 40 should I explore? Will the professor admire or 41 it? Why are we reading Dreiser anyway?

I notice headlights coming toward me. A car is driving slowly down the street on the other side. As it passes, I 42 at the

driver—male, blond. I keep walking. The car slows down and stops. I hear its door slam shut. A few seconds later, I hear foot-steps behind me. I do not 43 up, because I don‘t want to call attention to myself. The walker may be going to a house nearby, visiting a friend. Besides, what would be the 44 of hurrying, running?

I still have to get my door key from my purse. When I reach my house in the dark, I will have difficulty 45 my key in

the lock. Then he will climb the steps behind me, put his hand 46

my mouth, knock me down on the porch floor, scattering my books, the contents of my 47 . His breath smells of mint(薄荷), but there is a sour smell too. He will say, ―Don‘t fight me; don‘t fight.‖ I am exhausted. The scene I have imag ined is 48 , violent, cruel and unbearable. I cannot live through what I expect. I stop. I refuse to experience that 49 attack again.

I turn around and wait for him. I wait and wait until he catches up to where I stand, with nothing to 50 myself but the

urgency to escape 51 what might happen but what has already happened in my mind. He comes close, closer. I can see his eyes (or I think I can).

―Will you please leave me alone.‖ It is neither a question nor a scream. My voice is low, conversa tional. Nothing can be 52 than what I have imagined. He pauses.

―I‘m not going to 53 you,‖ he whispers, then turns around and walks back to his car.

Although this incident was important to me, it should not be understood as 54 action for anyone else. Each of us responds in our own way. But for me, a young student, it sealed the connection between my imagination and the source of courage.

I did not run away. The night I 55

my ground.

36. A. from B. off C. by D. on

37. A. disappearing B. escaping C. separating D. hanging

38. A. change B. alternative C. shift D. choice

39. A. due B. necessary C. valuable D. accessible

40. A. adventure B. instance C. format D. theme

41. A. dismiss B. accept C. evaluate D. waste

42. A. glance B. wonder C. jump D. aim

43. A. wake B. turn C. speed D. pick

44. A. danger B. chance C. fortune D. point

45. A. feeling B. leaving C. inserting D. repairing

46. A. into B. down C. through D. over

47. A. clothes B. purse C. paper D. rings

48. A. empty B. detailed C. formal D. real

49. A. flexible B. changeable C. imaginary D. slight

50. A. express B. enjoy C. excuse D. defend

51. A. either B. nothing C. too D. not

52. A. worse B. swifter C. funnier D. useful

53. A. interrupt B. bother C. insult D. prevent

54. A. appropriate B. harmful C. relevant D. improper

55. A. lost B. stood C. turned D. hit

三．阅读理解

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The First Hello

The man from the telephone department got off the bus, and made his way to the tea stall, wiping the sweat off his head, face, then slipping his handkerchief under his shirt to wipe his neck and back. It was a year ago that the phone line had been installed, six months later men from the public works department had come to put up the phone booth — a neat box-like structure, with a glass window, and wooden ledges, yellow in colour. And days after that, a painter had taken an entire day to colour in broad, black brushstrokes, the words: STD Booth, local and STD allowded.

No one could tell that the last word had been misspelled. Besides, he had taken the entire day. After he had a cup of tea, he had left, waving cheerfully. And now months later, someone else was here again.

Everyone watched the man as he sat on the bench. No one said a word, and soon the sound of him slurping his tea filled the hot afternoon. A few leaves fell, heavy in the heat, and sometimes a car passed, on its way to the main city farther away.

When the man had finished, he made to pay but the tea shop owner who sat behind his steaming kettle and the washed upturned cups, waved him away.

―You are our guest here.‖

So the man took his handkerchief out again and wiped his face.

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They crowded around him as he shut himself up in the phone booth. When the children pressed their nose against the glass, he shooed them away, as he took out a shiny black instrument and placed it on the narrow shelf. A sigh of satisfaction passed through everyone that soon changed to an excited yell as they saw him dial a number, pressing a finger into the ringed dialer of the phone and letting it go all the way in a half-circle. A while later, they hear him say into the mouthpiece, ―Hello.‖ ―Hello, ‖ the children around the booth took up the cry, the teashop owner broke into a smile and the men waiting for a bus smiled and said hello to each other. The sadhu(印度的僧人) who sat under the banyan tree nodded wisely. As the sound carried, more hellos were heard. The women winnowing grain giggled as they tried the word tentatively, the shepherds feeding their flocks called out to their sheep, laughing as they used the word.

―It‘s a big occasion,‖ said the headman, in an awed voice.

―It is, ‖ agreed those around him. The telephone man emerged and handed over a small chit of paper to the headman. ―This is the telephone number.‖

The headman looked at it reverently as if it were a mantra(符咒). The others around him read out the numbers slowly, digit-by-digit.

The telephone man was now too tired to notice the cheering around him. He knew he had to wait long before the bus to take him back arrived. As he sipped his second cup of tea, he remembered something else.

―Oh, you can‘t start using the phone now. The minister will come next month and inaugurate it.‖

No one said a word. No one was surprised. They had waited so long; a month more did not really matter.

56. In the story, fitting a working telephone booth __________.

A. was a process that had already taken 12 months

B. was in the charge of the headman.

C. should have been finished more than a year ago

D. was an artistic challenge for a local painter

57. A misspelled word on the booth __________.

A. was a joke shared by the painter and the local people

B. made the painter miss his tea break

C. went unnoticed by the local people

D. kept everyone occupied for an entire day

58. When the man from the telephone department arrived, __________.

A. the hot afternoon was filled with quiet expectation

B. there was a sudden rush of activity in the village

C. he was greeted like a regular customer

D. he learned about the village while having a nice drink

59. What can be inferred from the story?

A. The man from the telephone department had a mentally demanding job.

B. Only the minister had the authority to make the first call.

C. It was a distant village free from modern technology.

D. Few of the local children went to school for education.

60. The examples of the children, the teashop owner, the men waiting for the bus, the women and the shepherds are given to

illustrate __________.

A. the local people‘s curiosity for the new thing

B. the ignorance of the local people

C. the local people‘s enthusiasm for English learning

D. the popularity of the man from the telephone department

61. What words can be used to best describe the local people?

A. Innocent and cooperative.

B. Hospitable and respectful.

C. Patient and competent.

D. Independent and admirable.

B

The malls were filled with people seeking gifts for their loved ones. Some of the malls remained open around the clock, partly to satisfy our needs to buy gifts.

Behind the materialistic aspect of shopping for gifts lies the idea of caring, being attentive to the desires of special people in our lives. However, to use a well-worn play on words: it is our presence, not our presents, that truly counts. Many of us, unfortunately, can be so inattentive, even in the presence of our loved ones, that we might as well not be there at all.

Attention is one of the greatest gifts we can give each other. Companies around the globe spend billions every year on advertising to catch our attention for just a short moment at a time. Whole industries — media, entertainment, education —rely on the precious gift of our attention for their continued existence. A baby lacking attention for a long time is likely to be

psychologically unhealthy.

In earlier times, both diet and attention could be left unregulated (没人管的) without major cause for concern. There were natural checks and balances: limited availability of food meant few got fat, for example. Similarly, in bygone times we might have spent a few hours communicating with the village storyteller; today, watching an entire TV series, while speaking to nobody, is common. In traditional societies, with smaller population, everyone would get a fair deal of attention. On many issues we might go to see Grandma or Grandpa; now we have Google and Wikipedia.

―She just wants attention.‖ people tend to think little of those doing things simply for attention. But the truth is that hum an beings need attention, and giving attention to each other is, to a large extent, what human civilization is based upon. This perhaps explains the runaway success of social networking sites such as Twitter and Facebook. While we use such sites for ―micro Hogging‖, ―idea voicing‖ and ―status updates‖—the reality is that we are often doing no more or less than fulfilling our basic human drive for attention exchange.

I friend you, you friend me, I retweet you, you retweet me. The charming ease with which we can now get and give attention

is why many people appear overly attached to their smartphones. It is also a vicious (恶性的) circle. As ever more people are busy exchanging attention online, there is increasingly less attention to be paid in the real world, which forces more people to seek their attention exchange online, or else risk attention-starvation.

The very nature of attention exchange is being rapidly transformed, and there is a danger that some of us will develop unhealthy practices. Just as eating red meat every day is a bad idea, so it is with too much attention exchange. The biological consequences of our technological advancement in food production are highly visible; heart disease, diabetes and obesity. The consequences of our transformed attention exchanges will be psychological and social, and so may take longer to identify, but they will be equally damaging.

Face-to-face attention is becoming rarer, and therefore more valuable. In a sense it is priceless. And it is a gift that can be given all-year-round.

62. In the first two paragraphs the author __________.

A. offers advice to attention givers

B. analyses the present problems

C. states the necessity of presents

D. puts forward his point of view

63. Attention exchange was not a major concern in traditional societies because of __________.

A. limited availability of food

B. natural checks and balances

C. a much smaller population

D. the guidance from old people

64. People use social networking sites such as Twitter and Facebook to __________.

A. obtain information

B. give attention to others

C. voice their opinions

D. notice and get noticed

65. What can we infer from Paragraphs 6-7?

A. More people will risk attention-starvation in future.

B. The nature of attention exchange is rarely changed.

C. Technological advancement contributes to all diseases.

D. Transformed attention exchanges do harm to society.

66. The writer‘s purpose for writing the passage is to __________.

A. advocate more focus on real life attention

B. analyze the necessity of attention giving

C. give practical tips on attention exchange

D. recommend some social networking sites

四．书面表达

请你根据对下图的理解，用英语写一篇短文。你的短文应包括以下内容：

1. 简单描述图片内容；

2. 谈谈你的理解和想法；

3. 举例说明理由。

注意: 1.词数：150词左右;2. 开头已给出，不计入总词数; 3. 参考词汇：fertilizer n.肥料

Haste Makes Waste

As we all know, there goes an old saying, ―Haste Makes Waste‖. _________________________

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2014年南京市高三英语热身训练题（二）

一．单项填空

21. These remarkable findings suggest the elephants have ________ a memory capacity to make distinctions between human

voices.

A. built up

B. packed up

C. brought up

D. took up

22. — What about the protection of these equipment?

—Let‘s keep the surface ________ dirt by putting a cover over it.

A. far from

B. free from

C. apart from

D. away from

23. Deep love comes after we see how imperfect the other is and ________ to him or her anyway.

A. cater

B. see

C. appeal

D. commit

24. ________ people have become masters of their own country that science can really serve the people.

A. Only when

B. If only

C. Only if

D. It is only when

25. To see, or not to see? That is not the question, because Stratford-upon-Avon is a constant must, ________ the weather.

A. what

B. how

C. whatever

D. however

26. A much better way, as the press reveals, must be found to achieve an equal ________ of the resources.

A. distribution

B. contribution

C. location

D. separation

27. It isn‘t unusual to hear a man say he doesn‘t know ________ serious problems are in his friend‘s marriage until he appeared

one night asking if he could sleep on the sofa.

A. how

B. what

C. such

D. which

28. — You must find the club poster funny.

— ________. It makes no sense.

A. So it is

B. Not in the least

C. It depends

D. I couldn‘t agree more

29. Three days after the aircraft went missing, an international effort ________ ships and planes hasn't found any wreckage,

________ growing frustration for the families of the 239 people on board.

A. involved; causing

B. to involve; caused

C. involving; causing

D. involving; having caused

30. —Look! It‘s raining again.

— Why ________it rain on Sundays? We are always staying inside for days! What a nuisance!

A. need

B. must

C. can

D. should

31. To British people, Canadians may sound American; to Americans, they may sound British. Canadians themselves insist on

not being identified with ________.

A. either

B. both

C. any

D. neither

32. It is known to all that the US is about the same size as China, whereas its population is five times________.

A. as few

B. fewer

C. as little

D. smaller

33. — When will the expert come and give the lecture on intellectual property?

— Not until our program ________ by the authorities.

A. approves

B. has been approved

C. is to approve

D. will be approved

34. But according to the experts, there are financial mistakes many people make ________ keep them away from their possible

wealth.

A. that

B. what

C. who

D. whether

35. —I‘m so sorry that I screwed everything up. I didn‘t mean to. I ……

— ________.

A. It‘s right

B. Take your time

C. Take it easy

D. Don‘t mention it

二．完形填空

When asked by Conan O‘Brien if his daughters had smartphones, comedian Louis CK explained that he had 36 replied, ―No, y ou can‘t have it. It's bad for you. I don‘t 37 what you want.‖ This hit home for me because at the time, I was in difficult negotiations with my ten-year-old daughter 38 one. And frankly, she was winning. CK added, ―I‘m not raising the 39 --- I‘m raising the grown-ups that they‘re going to be. So just 40 the other stupid kids have phones doesn‘t mean that my kid has to be stupid, or 41 she‘ll feel weird.‖ OK, I was sold.

Cell phones are ―toxic, especially for kids,‖ he said, because they don‘t help them learn empathy, one of the nicer human

42 . When we text, the 43 we get is in cold, hard text-speak. Why are kids 44 ? he asked. ―Because they‘re trying it

out. They look at another kid and go. ?You‘re fat.‘ Then they find the kid‘s unhappy, and they think, Ooh, that doesn‘t feel45 .‖ There, they‘ve experienced empathy. Texting ―you‘re fat‖ allows you to bypass the pain you‘ve caused.

CK went on to explain to us that smartphones rob us of our ability to be 46 . Kids use smartphones to 47 their time: Must text! Must play game! Must look up more tiny American Girl socks online for Molly!!! After all, one of the joys of being human is allowing our minds to 48 . With cell phones, kids are always preoccupied. They never daydream, 49 in class. And here‘s something else we‘re 50 out on thanks to Steve Jobs‘s little device: our right to be51 . This was a right I hadn‘t realized I desired until CK pointed out that it‘s yet another of the essential human emotions.

―Everybody‘s murdering each other with their cars‖ as they text, CK screamed, because they fear being alone. Too bad —they‘re missing out on a life affirming experience.

―I was in my car one time, and Bruce Springsteen‘s ?Jungleland‘ came on,‖ he said. ―And he sounds so far away. It made me really sad. And I think, OK, I‘ve got to get the phone and write hi to 50 people. I was52 for the phone, and I thought, Don‘t!

Just be sad.‖ So CK 53 over and allowed himself to sob like a little girl 54 that brand-new four-poster bed for her American Girl doll. ―It was beautiful. You‘re lucky to 55 sad moments,‖ he said. And because he didn‘t fight and push it away with that little phone, because he allowed himself to be miserable, his body released endorphins(内啡肽). ―And that‘s why I don‘t want to get phones for my kids.‖ CK said. And I suppose I don‘t either.

36. A. hardly B. simply C. voluntarily D. specially

37. A. reject B. care C. neglect D. separate

38. A. by B. from C. over D. beyond

39. A. children B. money C. standard D. doubts

40. A. after B. unless C. though D. because

41. A. otherwise B. nevertheless C. rarely D. moreover

42. A. emotions B. hobbies C. issues D. weaknesses

43. A. error B. response C. trouble D. danger

44. A. proud B. stupid C. mean D. delighted

45. A. upset B. awkward C. good D. crazy

46. A. creative B. smart C. critical D. alone

47. A. spare B. occupy C. value D. miss

48. A. focus B. wander C. make D. occur

49. A. even B. still C. ever D. except

50. A. figuring B. finding C. missing D. taking

51. A. capable B. accessible C. changeable D. miserable

52. A. reaching B. answering C. applying D. begging

53. A. pulled B. turned C. got D. came

54. A. reminded B. denied C. rewarded D. neglected

55. A. live B. share C. ignore D. spare

三．阅读理解

A

Below are some entries from an English dictionary.

1. decode(1) To put a coded message into an understandable form. (2) To find the underlying meaning of.

To decode is to take out of code and put into understandable language. (It s opposite is encode, ―to put into coded form.‖) But dreams may sometimes also be decoded; psychologists often try to decode the images of their patients‘ dreams so as to underst and the emotions behind them.

2. euphemism An agreeable or inoffensive word or expression that is substituted for one that may offend or disgust.

The use of euphemism is an ancient part of the English language, and perhaps of all languages, and all of us use them. Darn is a familiar euphemism for damn. Shoot and sugar are all euphemistic substitutes for a well-known vulgar word. Pass away for die, misspeak for lie, senior citizens for old person---the list goes on and on.

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3. Hades The underground home of the dead in Greek mythology.

In Greek mythology, Hades the god (who the Greeks also called Pluto) is the brother of Zeus and Poseidon, who rule the skies and the seas. The realm also called Hades, where he rules with his wife, is the region under the earth, full of mineral wealth and home to dead souls. Hades today is sometimes used as a polite term for Hell.

4. extrovert A person mainly concerned with things outside himself or herself; a sociable and outgoing person.

Extrovert was coined by the eminent psychologist C.G. Jung in the early 20th century. The opposite personality ty pe, in Jung‘s view, was the introvert. Extroverts seem to be favored by societies such as ours, even though introverts seem to be on average more mentally gifted.

5. Dragon’s teeth Seeds of conflict.

The Phoenician prince Cadmus once killed a dragon, and was instructed by the goddess Athena to plant its teeth in the ground. From the many teeth, there immediately sprang up an army of fierce armed men. The goddess then directed him to throw a precious stone into their midst, and they proceeded to slaughter each other until only the five greatest warriors were left; these became Cadmus‘s generals, with whom he constructed the greatest city-state of Thebes.

56. Which word or expression originates from mythology?

A. Decode.

B. Euphemism.

C. Extrovert.

D. Dragon‘s teeth.

57. Which of the following sentences is False according to the above dictionary entries?

A. ―To decode the communicating done by babies‖ means ―to try to understand the message babies send‖ .

B. When we ―sow dragon‘s teeth‖, we‘re cr eating the conditions for future trouble.

C. Hades refers to the underground world or the ruler, Pluto.

D. Extroverts tend to be more intelligent or talented than average.

58. In which sentence is euphemism used?

A. It‘s hotter than Hades in here!

B. He is the Newton of this century.

C. More haste, less speed.

D. When I told our father about this, his heart burst.

59. What‘s the meaning of the underlined word ―coined‖?

A. Spoken.

B. Earned.

C. Praised.

D. Invented.

B

My heart sank when the man at the immigration counter gestured to the back room. I was born and raised in America, and this was Miami, where I live, but they weren‘t quite ready to let me in yet.

―Please wait in here, Ms Abujaber,‖the immigration officer said. My husband, with his very American last name, accompanied me. He was getting used to this. The same thing had happened recently in Canada when I‘d flown to Montreal to speak at a book event. That time they held me for 45 minutes. Today we were returning from a literary festival in Jamaica, and I was startled that I was being sent ―in back‖ once again.

The officer behind the counter called me up and said, ―Miss, your name looks like the name of someone who‘s on our wanted list. We‘re going to have to check you out with Washington.‖

―How long will it take?‖

―Hard to say ... a few minutes,‖ he said. ―We‘ll call you when we‘re ready for you.‖ After an hour, Washington still hadn‘t decided anything about me. ―Isn‘t this computerized?‖

I asked at the counter. ―Can‘t you just look me up?‖

Just a few more minutes, they assured me.

After an hour and a half, I pulled my cell phone out to call the friends I was supposed to meet that evening. An officer rushed over. ―No phones!‖ he said. ―For all we know you could be calling a terrorist cell and giving them information.‖―I‘m just a university professor,‖ I said. My voice came out in a squeak.

―Of course you are. And we take people like you out of here in leg irons every day.‖

I put my phone away.

My husband and I were getting hungry and tired. Whole families had been brought into the waiting room, and the place was packed with excitable children, exhausted parents, even a flight attendant.

I wanted to scream, to jump on a chair and shout: ―I‘m an American citizen; a novelist; I probably teach English literature to your children.‖ Or would that all be counted against me?

After two hours in detention, I was approached by one of the officers. ―You‘re free to go,‖he said. No explanation or

apologies. For a moment, neither of us moved, we were still in shock.

Then we leaped to our feet.

―Oh, one more thing.‖ He handed me a tattered photocopy with an address on it. ―If you weren‘t happy with your treatment, you can write to this agency.‖

―Will they respond?‖ I asked.

―I don‘t know --- I don‘t know of anyone who‘s ever written to them before.‖ Then he added, ―By the way, this will probably keep happening each time you travel internationally.‖

―What can I do to keep it from happening again?‖

He smiled the empty smile we‘d seen all day. ―Absolutely nothing.‖

After telling several friends about our ordeal, probably the most frequent advice I‘ve heard in response is to change my name.

Twenty years ago, my own graduate school writing professor advised me to write under a pen name so that publishers wouldn‘t sti ck me in what he called ―the ethnic ghetto‖ --- a separate, secondary shelf in the bookstore. But a name is an integral part of anyone‘s personal and professional identity -just like the town you‘re born in and the place where you‘re raised.

Like my father, I‘ll keep the name, but my airport experience has given me a whole new perspective on what diversity and tolerance are supposed to mean. I had no idea that being an American would ever be this hard.

60. The author was held at the airport because __________.

A. she and her husband returned from Jamaica.

B. her name was similar to a terrorist‘s.

C. she had been held in Montreal.

D. she had spoken at a book event.

61. She was not allowed to call her friends because __________.

A. her identity hadn‘t been confirmed yet.

B. she had been held for only one hour and a half.

C. there were other families in the waiting room.

D. she couldn‘t use her own cell phone.

62. We learn from the passage that the author would __________ to prevent similar experience from happening again.

A. write to the agency

B. change her name

C. avoid traveling abroad

D. do nothing

63. Her experiences indicate that there still exists __________ in the US.

A. hatred

B. discrimination

C. tolerance

D. diversity

64. The author sounds __________ in the last paragraph.

A. impatient

B. bitter

C. worried

D. ironic

四．书面表达

你准备参加英语演讲，主题是The value of goals, 在准备稿件时，你读到下面一篇文章，给你很大启发。请按要求准备一份演讲稿, 字数约250词。

Florence Chadwick was a great swimmer. However, not all of her efforts worked out. In addition to working hard, she had a secret for success. At the age of 34, her goal was to become the first woman to swim from Catalina Island to the California coast.

However, in 1952, the sea was like an ice bath and the fog was so dense that she could hardly see her support boats. Her body was numb and she had been swimming for nearly 16 hours. Against the frigid grip of the sea, she struggled on---hour after hour---while millions watched on national television.

Alongside Florence, in one of the boats, her mother and her trainer offered encouragement. They told her it wasn‘t much farth er.

But all she could see was fog. They urged her not to quit. She never had… u ntil then. With only a half mile to go, she asked to be pulled out. Still thawing her chilled body several hours later, she told a reporter, ―Look, I‘m not excusing myself, but if I could have seen land I might have made it.‖ It was not tiredness or even t he cold water that defeated her. It was the fog. She was unable to see her goal.

Two months later, she tried again. Despite the same dense fog, she swam with her faith intact and her goal clearly pictured in her mind. She knew that somewhere behind that fog was land and this time she made it.

你的演讲稿包括以下内容：

(1)你读完这个故事的感受；

(2)谈谈你是如何理解目标在人生当中所起到作用；

(3)鼓励大家要树立目标，并为目标的实现而努力。

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2014年南京市高三英语热身训练题（三）

一．单项填空

21. Language gives us ________ ability to communicate at ________ much higher level than any other animals.

A. an; /

B. /; the

C. an; the

D. the; a

22. — I saw Kerry eating a burger yesterday. I thought she was a vegetarian.

— She is most of the time but she does eat meat ________.

A. by and large

B. now and then

C. sooner or later

D. by and by

23. The government is ________ considerable opposition to its tax reforms.

A. running away with

B. running up against

C. running out of

D. running off with

24. The story brought me back to when I would go outside in the new snow and my footprints were first, even before ________ of

the tiniest animals.

A. that

B. it

C. some

D. those

25. A BBC TV presenter has been banned from driving after being caught more than THREE times over the drink drive limit

________ a crash.

A. following

B. considering

C. providing

D. regarding

26. If your phone takes an unexpected swim, place the device in a bag of rice. With any luck, your phone will be as good as new

once________.

A. being removed

B. removing

C. to remove

D. removed

27. — The b usiness meeting scheduled for today has been cancelled. The hours I‘ve spent preparing for it are totally wasted.

— ______. As far as I know, it‘s been put off till next week.

A. Never mind

B. Not really

C. Not likely

D. No problem

28. Learn to tell a great story of how you grew up, an event that ____ your life, or even a vacation that took you to a new place.

A. devoted

B. shaped

C. occupied

D. filled

29. In the southern Indian Ocean west of Australia, investigators have been searching for the plane, ________ satellite data suggest

the aircraft may have crashed.

A. which

B. whose

C. where

D. as

30. Bellos published his findings on The Guardian, announcing that the number seven is the world's favorite number. ________

you were wondering, he found the least favorite number is 110.

A. In that

B. In case

C. Unless

D. Until

31. —It‘s more convenient to take a subway than drive a private car.

—________. What‘s more, it‘s also a good way to support the low-carbon lifestyle.

A. Quite so

B. So is it

C. By all means

D. All right

32. The adopted son resembles his birth mother so much that she ________ well recognize him.

A. should

B. can

C. must

D. may

33. — How do you find the townships you visited yesterday?

— They have changed out of all ________ in the past 20 years, completely new in front of me.

A. realization D. description C. expression D. recognition

34. The black box is an important device fixed on a plane, which records its speed, direction and whether everything ___ normally.

A. will function

B. functioned

C. is functioning

D. has functioned

35. President Barack Obama accused Iran on Friday of building a secret nuclear site that could have military uses, and they insisted

that Iran ________ its nuclear program.

A. cancel

B. cancels

C. must cancel

D. would cancel

二．完形填空

Many of us bear in mind the little hatred that may have arisen from an argument, a misunderstanding, or some other painful events. 36 , we wait for someone else to reach out to us—believing this is the only way we can 37 or reawaken a friendship or family relationship.

An acquaintance of mine, whose health isn‘t very good, recently told me that she had n‘t 38

her son in almost three years. ―Why not?‖ I asked. She said that she and her son had had a(n) 39

about his wife and that she wouldn‘t speak to him again40 he called first. When I suggested that she be the one to reach out, she 41 initially and said, ―I can‘t do that. He‘s the one who should apologize.‖ She was 42 willing to die before

reaching out to her only son. After a little gentle 43 , she did decide to be the first one to reach out. To her amazement, her son was 44

for her willingness to call and offered an apology of his own. As is usually the 45 , everyone wins when someone takes the chance and reaches out.

Whenever we 46 on to our anger, we turn ―small stuff‖ into really ―big stuff‖ in our minds. We start to believe that our positions are more important than our 47 . They are not. If you want to be a more 48 person you must understand that being right is almost 49 more important than allowing yourself to be happy. The way to be happy is to let go and reach out. Let other people be 50 . This doesn‘t mean that you‘re wrong. Everything will be fine. You‘ll 51

the peace of letting go, as well as the joy of letting others be right. You‘ll also notice that, as you reach out and let others be ―right‖, they will become less 52 and more loving toward you. They might even 53 . But, if for some reason they don‘t, that‘s okay too. You will have the inner 54 of knowing that you have done your part to 55 a more loving world, and certainly you will be more peaceful yourself.

36. A. Fortunately B. Strangely C. Stubbornly D. Honestly

37. A. gain B. forgive C. benefit D. overcome

38. A. reminded B. delighted C. criticized D. contacted

39. A. disagreement B. complaint C. promise D. misunderstanding

40. A. since B. once C. unless D. though

41. A. assisted B. resisted C. persisted D. insisted

42. A. eventually B. accordingly C. typically D. literally

43. A. encouragement B. analysis C. comment D. discussion

44. A. sorry B. anxious C. grateful D. surprised

45. A. way B. case C. attitude D. scene

46. A. focus B. look C. reflect D. hold

47. A. politeness B. kindness C. happiness D. willingness

48. A. honest B. peaceful C. reliable D. respectable

49. A. always B. usually C. never D. sometimes

50. A. right B. first C. considerate D. wrong

51. A. miss B. doubt C. forget D. experience

52. A. active B. supportive C. defensive D. impressive

53. A. stand out B. reach back C. show off D. turn back

54. A. satisfaction B. attention C. motivation D. promotion

55. A. find B. create C. provide D. share

三．阅读理解

A

Kayaking is an activity enjoyed by many people of all ages. It requires little or no experience and nearly anyone of any skill level can participate. It‘s most popular as a summertime sport, but it is also a great activity during t he winter. Kayaking also seems relatively friendly to the environment; more so than speed boating or water skiing. Because a kayak doesn‘t create large or f requent waves, require fuel, or scatter hazards into the air, it is indeed a fairly safe activity for humans and wildlife alike.

Kayaking on freshwater lakes and streams creates little turbulence and therefore does not disturb fish or other aquatic life.

Actually, the gentle paddling and movement of the kayak helps to bring seaweed to the surface, making for convenient snacking to the fish. However, there is a drawback to the all-you-can-buffet for your fishy friends. In addition to bringing food to the surface, kayaking also stirs up litter that‘s been hiding beneath the waters. Some aquatic animals will mistake it for food. This could cause the animals to choke on the indigestible litter, leading to death. As hazardous as this sounds, it isn‘t very likely for such an event to take place. Most litter in lakes and streams is found along the shoreline and s ettles in the sand and dirt, and isn‘t likely to drift away to the main body of water.

▲. And because kayaks do not have a motor, fish have no risk of getting caught underneath the boat.

One potential hazard that results from kayaking is human waste. This depends solely on where you plan to kayak, and if there are resources available (such as campsites) along the shoreline. When there are no facilities in sight, you‘re paddling in th e middle of a lake, and nature calls, then often you are given no choice but to expel your waste in the middle of the water. While human

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waste is considered biodegradable, it can be harmful when swallowed by fish. The only preventative measure is to avoid using the water as a restroom. Some public lakes and streams have taken steps to preserve the quality of the water by requiring permits for kayaking. This won‘t eliminate a human waste problem, but does help regulate entry into the lake and prevent it from becoming overcrowded.

As an important factor to remember when kaya king is that you are a guest in someone else‘s home. You may not be greeted by anyone or be able to kick up your feet and watch TV, but the water is home to many aquatic animals and wildlife. Just as you would not throw trash on the floor or destroy the ho me of another, you shouldn‘t do it outdoors either. Keep all trash with you in your kayak and properly dispose of it after you return to shore. By doing your part, you will help doing your part, you will help keep kayaking a safe and enjoyable activity for yourself and the environment.

56. Which of the following statements is True about Kayaking according to the passage?

A. Young people‘s enjoyment of kayaking exceeds that of other people.

B. Water skiing has more negative effects on the environment than Kayaking.

C. Usually, kayaking is only practiced in the summer.

D. Whether you can kayak depends on resources available along the shoreline.

57. What does ―this‖ in paragraph 2 refer to?

A. Providing aquatic animals with an all-you-can-buffet.

B. Stirring up litter to the surface of the water.

C. That aquatic animals choke to death because of eating the litter.

D. That most litter in lakes and streams is found along the shoreline and settles.

58. Which sentence can be put in the blank in paragraph 3?

A. Because of their adaptability, kayaks can be useful for other outdoor activities such as diving, fishing, and search and

rescue during floods.

B. Unlike boats operated by motor and fuel, kayaks pose little or no harm to the fish swimming beneath.

C. Contrary to what people may assume, there are a number of unique styles of kayaking based on the type and speed of water

involved.

D. Sea kayaking is a potentially hazardous pursuit, partly because of the nature of the environment in which we operate.

59. Which is the best title of the passage?

A. The environmental impacts of kayaking—is it dangerous?

B. The most popular water sports—kayaking

C. Advantages and disadvantages of kayaking

D. How to keep kayaking a safe and enjoyable activity?

60. Which word or expression is closest in meaning to ―biodegradable‖?

A. Recycled.

B. Environmentally harmless.

C. Poisonous.

D. Sustainable.

B

A classic joke goes like this: A nurse rushes into an exam room and says, ―Doctor, doctor, there‘s an invisible man in the waiting room.‖ The doctor says, ―Tell him I can‘t see him.‖

Pretty simple, right?

Here‘s how I tell it: ―A nurse—her name is Joyce—feels a presence in the waiting room. She looks around but sees nothing. She jumps up from her desk, carefully replaces her chair, and runs down the lavender-hued hallway to the doctor‘s office. She knocks on the door. No response. He‘s not there. Where can he be? She continues down the hall, admiring a lithograph of an 18th-century Mississippi paddleboat along the way.‖ By this time, my audience has left, but I soldier on. ―She bursts into the exam room and says, ?Doctor, doctor!‘ The doctor, I should mention, is a urologist with a degree from Ohio State, which is where m y nephew …‖

You get the idea. I‘m an embellisher. I can‘t leave a simple gag alone.

I‘m not the only joke-challenged member of the family. My sister‘s worse than I am. Her problem: She can‘t remember them. “‘A nurse rushes into an exam room and says…’Uh, let me start all over again. ‘A nurse rushes into a waiting…’No, it‘s not the wai ting room. She just came from the waiting room. Let me start all over again. ?A doctor rushes into…‘ No, wait…‖ My uncle‘s different. He‘s guilty of taking a perfectly fine joke and selling it as the second coming of Oscar Wilde,“Okay, this is a good one. Ready? No, really, ready? Okay, fasten your seat belts. Ready?‘A nurse…’Got it? A nurse? Okay, ready?‘A nurse rushes into an exam room and says, ―Doctor, doctor, there‘s an invisible man in the waiting room.‖‘ Now, thi s is where it gets funny. Ready?‖

No one is ever ready, so they leave before he gets to the punch line.

My father‘s on Wall Street, so he hears all the jokes before they hit the Web. And he lets you know he knows them all by telling you all of them. He also knows that most people don‘t like jokes. So he slips them in under the radar: ―I was chatting with

B en Bernanke the other day. You know Ben, don‘t you? The Fed chief? Anyway, we were reviewing the Fed‘s policy on long-term

interest rates, and he told me it had evolved into its current iteration only after a nurse rushed into an exam room and said, ?Doctor, doctor, there‘s…‘ Hey, where are you going?‖

My brother Mark understands that the secret to good joke telling is to know your audience. When he entertained my grandmother‘s bridge club one evening, he made it a point to adapt the joke to them: ―A beautiful blonde nurse rushes into a consulting room…”

No one in my family has ever finished this joke.

But as bad as it is not to be able to tell a joke, there‘s something worse: not being able to listen to one. Take my cousin Mitch for example.

“Why couldn‘t the doctor see him?‖ he asked.

“Because he‘s invisible,‖ I said.

“Now, I didn‘t get that. I thought the doctor couldn‘t see him because he was with a patient.‖

“Well, yeah, okay, but the fact that the guy was invisible…‖

“Could the nurse see him?‖

“No. She‘s the one who said he was invisible…‖

“How‘d she know he was there?‖

“Because he…‖

“When you say he was invisible, does that mean his clothes were invisible too?‖ Here‘s where I tried to walk away.

“Because if his clothes weren‘t invisible,‖ Mitch said, stepping between me and the exit, “then the doctor could see him, right?”

“Yeah, but …”

“At least his clothes.”

“I guess…”

“Unless he was naked.”

“Okay, he was naked!”

“Why would he go to his doctor naked?”

Next time you see my family and someone is telling a joke, do yourself a favor: Make yourself invisible.

61. Which of the following is true according to this article?

A. No one in the writer‘s family is good at telling jokes.

B. Mark is the best at telling jokes in his family.

C. Mitch is very sensitive to all kinds of jokes.

D. A typically classic joke should cover all the details.

62. What is inappropriate about Mark‘s adaptation of the joke?

A. He knows the audience very well.

B. He shouldn‘t have entertained a bridge club.

C. He shouldn‘t have begun the story with a beautiful blond nurse.

D. He shouldn‘t have told old people jokes.

63. Mitch stepped between me and the exit because __________.

A. he wanted to go out with me

B. he wanted to block my way out

C. he was trying to repay the situation in the consulting room

D. he wanted to show that the doctor could see the patient

64. Which is the best title of the passage?

A. Learn to Amuse Others

B. Where to Find a Doctor

C. How to Ruin a Classic Joke

D. A Story about a Funny Family

四．书面表达

每年的3月21日是―世界睡眠日‖。记者当天走访市区各大医院了解到，睡眠障碍如今正逐渐呈现年轻化趋势，―爱犯困、觉少、易醒、多梦‖的睡眠现状，给年轻人平添不少烦恼。据悉，78%的年轻人睡前喜欢使用电子设备如手机、音乐播放器、平板电脑等。玩电子设备已日益成为年轻人的―睡眠杀手‖。英国有句俗话，―Early to bed, and early to rise makes

a man healthy, wealthy and wise.‖这是千真万确的。

请根据以上报道，结合生活实际，以―早睡早起有利健康‖为主题写一篇短文。

注意：1.词数150词左右；2.语言流畅，语法正确；观点明确，有自己见解。

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2014年南京市高三英语热身训练题（四）

一．单项填空

21. There is no power like __ power of confidence; and there is no one as competitive as ___ person who trusts his own abilities.

A. the; a

B. a; the

C. /; a

D. the; /

22. Before you sign the insurance contract, you must take a careful look at the numerous conditions ________ the company

attaches to it.

A. what

B. as

C. where

D. that

23. China‘s top family planning authority issued a notice simplifying the procedure of applying for birth permits, ________ for the

migrate parents-to-be.

A. particularly

B. remarkably

C. eventually

D. adequately

24. —When I got home last night, I realized I‘d lost my key. It was so cold!

—Oh no, that ________ have been awful! What did you do in the end?

A. could

B. would

C. must

D. should

25. I bought a radio, but it never worked properly. I won‘t buy the same one again. Once bitten, twice ________.

A. reliable

B. fearless

C. shy

D. wise

26. I‘m really not interested in politics. I know ________ to nothing about it.

A. close

B. near

C. nearly

D. next

27. So astonished was the Prime Minister at the street bombing that he ________ the Cabinet‘s immediate action.

A. made for

B. accounted for

C. called for

D. prepared for

28. We want to poin t out that something that isn‘t real can still ________ people to give a greater effort while exercising than if

they have to do it by themselves.

A. propose

B. promise

C. motivate

D. allow

29. A new study surprised researchers, ________ that for adolescent girls, romantic relationship problems can have serious,

negative effects on their mental health.

A. only to find

B. found

C. having found

D. finding

30. Last Sunday, Adam and his friends hadn‘t walked far along the river ________ he heard the ice crack and the cries for help.

A. until

B. than

C. before

D. when

31. It‘s generally believed that the popular South Korean drama Man From the Stars is ________ in creative storylines as in pretty

faces and fashion.

A. such a successful example

B. so successful an example

C. as a successful example

D. as successful an example

32. — Will you come to the theatre with me tonight?—________. I‘ve got so many papers to go through.

A. My pleasure

B. Not exactly

C. No doubt

D. Not likely

33. Angela and Tahiti will pick up the marriage __ after they meet online couple of times, which their families think is not sensible.

A. permit

B. identification

C. certificate

D. qualification

34. It‘s nearly four years since I worked in that fir m. I ________ a band with other fellows.

A. operated

B. had been operating

C. was operating

D. am operating

35. — Shall we take a taxi there since time is limited?— ________. It should be hard to get one during the rush hour.

A. Go ahead

B. Don‘t me ntion it

C. No doubt

D. Just forget it

二．完形填空

I recently traveled to San Francisco for some meetings and found myself with a half day to 36 . My 37 : The 49ers‘ first game of the season, against the Green Bay Packers. The America‘s Cup sailing race s. Or I could get 38 .

After a terribly long line at the car rental center, I was 39 . So I disappeared into the fog and clouds shrouding the Pacific Coast Highway and headed south with absolutely no 40 in mind. I drove through tunnels 41 out of the mountains and stopped at a few state beaches; at one, I watched a wedding out on the cliffs among the crashing 42 . Back in the car, I drove toward San Gregorio, a town that you can easily 43 . I know because I drove right through it and 44 up on a narrow pine tree–bordered asphalt(柏油) road that felt like it would go on 45 .

A few people just moved around outside the San Gregorio General Store, talking about the motorcycles they've owned over the years. Inside, I found a bar with regular customers, two people playing guitar together, and, of course, a full-on store. I 46 a song, took a seat quickly, and watched the guitarists play and dance. Then I congratulated them, 47 a couple of wrinkled dollars in their bucket, and walked back out into the world.

It was pouring outside. We all waited, some patiently, others 48 , because nature messed up their hurried day. I got lost in the sound and sight of the heavens 49 away the dirt and dust of the world. ―Mom, let‘s run through the 50 .‖ said a girl. ―When you were talking to Daddy about his cancer, you said, i f God can get us through this, he can get us through anything!‖ ―Honey, you are 51 right.‖ Mom said. Then off they ran. And yes, I did. I ran.

The day could have been so 52 : being 53 into a stadium or bar half-watching sports. 54 this was much more rewarding. Hours prior, I was on a flight with the masses, going through the motions. Then I was out on my own, having an unexpected and unrepeatable experience.

I learned something on September 8: Don‘t be 55 to get lost—on purpose or otherwise—and have zero expectations. It

will be good for you. I promise.

36. A. waste B. kill C. devote D. spend

37. A. series B. privileges C. options D. priorities

38. A. started B. injured C. lost D. stuck

39. A. free B. occupied C. suspicious D. absorbed

40. A. freedom B. fright C. conscience D. destination

41. A. carved B. released C. standing D. running

42. A. waves B. crowds C. vehicles D. hills

43. A. identify B. miss C. survive D. recognize

44. A. picked B. brought C. ended D. took

45. A. steadily B. smoothly C. firmly D. forever

46. A. recorded B. released C. ordered D. composed

47. A. broke B. carried C. withdrew D. threw

48. A. delighted B. annoyed C. calmed D. inspired

49. A. turning B. washing C. giving D. melting

50. A. danger B. dust C. rain D. store

51. A. somewhat B. especially C. somehow D. absolutely

52. A. impressive B. independent C. adventurous D. different

53. A. pushed B. persuaded C. talked D. tricked

54. A. But B. Therefore C. Besides D. Also

55. A. keen B. afraid C. curious D. thoughtful

三．阅读理解

A

Convection vs. Conventional Ovens

If you are in the market for a new oven and you‘ve already begun shopping for one, you‘ve probably noticed that there are a few different types. Two of the most popular oven types are conventional and convection. The difference in these two types of ovens is the way in which the heat in the oven is spread during the cooking process.

Convection ovens

A convection oven uses a fan which is usually located on the back side of the oven. The purpose of the fan is to force the

heated air inside of the oven and circulate it around the item being cooked. The heater air is constantly pushed over and around the food, and therefore a convection oven cooks food much faster than a conventional oven.

Not only does a convection oven cook food more quickly than a conventional oven, but it can also thoroughly cook food at lower temperatures. The average amount of time saved when cooking with a convection oven is about 20 percent of the food‘s normal cooking time. The temperature a convection oven uses to cook food is also about 20 percent lower than a recipe‘s suggested cooking temperature.

Convection ovens are speedier and more efficient than conventional ovens, and therefore may be more expensive. However, professional chefs from around the world swear by them and rely on them for delicious tasting food. Also, since the air circulation in a convection oven is the same throughout, food will cook at the same rate no matter where it is placed in the oven….on the top or bottom rack or near the front or back.

Conventional Oven

Traditionally, most personal residences in the United States come equipped with a modern conventional oven. These are the most common types of household ovens, and are used every day to cook all sorts of meals, desserts, breads, and many other types of food.

Conventional ovens are similar to convection ovens in that they both cook food using heat. They both have the ability to use either gas or electricity, depending on the hook-up in a home. Some may use either gas or electricity simply depending on what is plugged in to them, and some are made to be either gas specific or electricity specific.

In a conventional oven, the heat circulation in the oven can become blocked by pots and pans inside of the oven, which will result in uneven cooking. Uneven cooking is especially noticeable when both the bottom and top racks in the oven are being used at the same time. The items on top will cook faster because heat rises to the tops and when there is a lot in the oven, the heat gets trapped there.

There are pros and cons to both conventional and convection ovens. Conventional ovens have been serving people for years and years and food has been cooked successfully in them for many decades. Convection ovens have many followers and fans, but these types of ovens can be hard to get used to…especially for novice cooks.

56. If it takes 1 hour to cook a dish using a conventional oven, how much time will one need on average to cook the same dish

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using a convection oven?

A. 48 minutes.

B. 45 minutes.

C. 80 minutes.

D. 20 minutes.

57. What device makes convection ovens more efficient than conventional ovens?

A. Better timers, which reduce the time required to cook.

B. A fan, which forces the air through the oven on a constant basis.

C. Additional heating elements that make certain food be cooked evenly.

D. Commercial cooking facilities, which ensure the food is properly prepared.

58. According to the passage, which of the following may be expected to occur with the use of a conventional oven?

A. Food will have a gas-like smell.

B. Food will be cooked evenly.

C. Items on the top rack will cook faster.

D. Breads will rise better, be lighter and crispier.

59. Which of the following is True of both convection ovens and conventional ovens?

A. Items cooked on the bottom of an oven will not cook properly.

B. Food will be cooked evenly.

C. It uses either gas or electricity to provide heat.

D. It is not easy to use for people who aren‘t familiar with cooking.

B

On his bench in Madison Square Soapy moved uneasily, and he realized the fact that the time had come for him to provide against the coming winter.

The winter ambitions of Soapy were not of the highest. In them there were no dreams of Mediterranean voyages or blue Southern skies. Three months on the Island was what his soul desired. Three months of assured board and bed and good company, safe from north winds seemed to Soapy the most desirable thing.

Just as the more fortunate New Yorkers had bought their tickets to Palm Beach each winter, Soapy had made his arrangements for his annual journey to the Island. And now the time had come.

There were many institution s of charity in New York where he might receive lodging and food, but to Soapy‘s proud spirit the gifts of charity were undesirable. You must pay in humiliation of spirit for everything received at the hands of mercy. So it was better to be a guest of the law.

Soapy, having decided to go to the Island, at once set about accomplishing his desire. He left his bench and went up Broadway. He stopped at the door of a glittering cafe. He was shaven and his coat was decent. If he could reach a table in the restaurant, the portion of him that would show above the table would raise no doubt in the waiter‘s mind. A roasted duck, with a bottle of wi ne, a cigar and a cup of coffee would be enough. Such a dinner would make him happy, for the journey to his winter refuge.

But as Soapy entered the restaurant door, the head waiter‘s eye fell upon his shabby trousers and old shoes. Strong hands pushed him in silence and haste out into the street.

Some other way of entering the desirable refuge must be found.

At a corner of Sixth Avenue Soapy took a stone and sent it through the glass of a glittering shop window. People came running around the corner, a policeman at the head of them. Soapy stood still, with his hands in his pockets, and smiled at the sight of the policeman.

“W here is the man that has done that?‖ asked the policeman.

“Don‘t you think that I have had something to do with it?‖ said Soapy, friendly.

The policeman paid no attention to Soapy. Men who break windows don‘t remain to speak with policemen. They run away. He saw a man running and rushed after him, stick in hand. Soapy, disgusted, walked along, twice unsuccessful.

On the opposite side of the street was a restaurant for people with large appetites and modest purses. Soapy entered this place without difficulty. He sat at a table and ate beefsteak and pie. And then he told the waiter he had no money.

“Go and call a cop,‖ said Soapy. ―And don‘t keep a gentleman waiting.‖

“No cop for you,‖ said the waiter. ―Hey!‖

Then Soapy found himself lying upon his left ear on the pavement. He arose with difficulty, and beat the dust from his clothes. Arrest seemed a rosy dream. The Island seemed far away.

After another unsuccessful attempt to be arrested for harassing a young woman, Soapy went further toward the district of theatres.

When he saw a policeman standing in front of a glittering theatre, he thought of ―disorderly conduct‖. On the sidewalk Soapy began to sing drunken songs at the top of his voice. He danced, cried, and otherwise disturbed the peace.

The policeman turned his back to Soapy, and said to a citizen, ―It is one of the Yale boys celebrating their football victory. Noisy, but no harm.‖

Sadly, Soapy stopped his useless singing and dancing. The Island seemed unattainable. He buttoned his thin coat against the north wind.

In a cigar store he saw a well-dressed man who had set his silk umbrella by the door. Soapy entered the store, took the umbrella, and went out with it slowly. The man with the cigar followed hastily.

“My umbrella,‖ he said.

“Oh, is it?‖ said Soapy. ―Well, why don‘t you call a policeman? I took your umbrella! Why don‘t you call a cop? There

stands one on the corner.‖

The umbrella owner slowed his steps. Soapy did likewise. The policeman looked at them curiously.

“Of course,‖ said the umbrella man, ―well, you know how these mistakes occur…if it‘s your umbrella I hope you‘ll excuse me – I picked it up this morning in a restaurant –if it‘s yours, I hope you‘ll…‖

“Of course it‘s mine,‖ said Soapy.

The ex-umbrella man retreated. The policeman hurried to help a well-dressed woman across the street.

Soapy threw the umbrella angrily. He was angry with the men who wear helmets and carry clubs. They seemed to regard him as a king who could do no wrong.

At last Soapy stopped before an old church on a quiet corner. Through one window a soft light glowed, where, the organist played a Sunday anthem. For there came to Soapy‘s ears sweet music that caught and held him at the iron fence.

The moon was shining; cars and pedestrians were few; birds twittered sleepily under the roof. And the anthem that the organist played cemented Soapy to the iron fence, for he had known it well in the days when his life contained such things as mothers and roses and ambitions and friends.

The influence of the music and the old chur ch produced a sudden and wonderful change in Soapy‘s soul. He thought of his degraded days, dead hopes and wrecked faculties.

And also in a moment a strong impulse moved him to battle with his desperate fate. He would pull himself out of this pit; he would make a man of himself again. Those sweet notes had set up a revolution in him. Tomorrow he would be somebody in the world. He would…

Soapy felt a hand on his arm. He looked quickly around into the broad face of a policeman.

“What are you doing here?‖

“Not hing.‖

“Then come along,‖ said the policeman.

“Three months on the Island,‖ said the Judge the next morning.

60. Soapy regarded the Island as his winter ambition because _____.

A. he wanted to go on Mediterranean voyages and enjoy blue Southern skies

B. he wanted to spend the cold winter somewhere warm other than New York

C. he wanted to be put into prison to survive the coming winter

D. he wanted to buy a ticket to the Island to spend the cold winter

61. Which of the following is the reason for Soapy‘s not turning to charity?

A. His pride gets in the way.

B. What the institutions of charity offer isn‘t what Soapy needs.

C. He wants to be a citizen who obeys the law.

D. The institutions of charity are not located on the island.

62. How many times did Soapy try to accomplish his desire?

A. 4.

B. 5.

C. 6.

D. 7.

63. From the passage, we can see what the two restaurants have in common is that __________.

A. they are both fancy upper class restaurants

B. neither of them served Soapy

C. they both drove Soapy out of the restaurant after he finished his meal

D. neither of them called cops

64. Hearing the Sunday anthem at the church, Soapy was reminded of __________.

A. his good old days and wanted to play the anthem again

B. his unaccomplished ambition and was determined to get to the Island

C. his disgraceful past and determined to transform himself

D. his rosy dream and wished to realize it

65. By ending the story this way, the author means to __________.

A. show that one always gets what he/she wants with enough efforts

B. make a contrast and criticize the sick society

C. surprise readers by proving justice was done after all

D. put a tragic end to Soapy‘s life and show h is sympathy for Soapy

四．书面表达

近几年，我国每年都会出现多种极端天气。很多极端天气都与人类有关，对人居、经济以及社会安定都带来很大的影响。

极端天气的

概念

1.不寻常的、严重灾害天气。

2.地球变暖；威胁人类越来越大。

极端天气带

来的影响

造成人员伤亡，财产受损，庄稼欠收……

与极端天气

抗争的建议

保护意识；预警机制；政府与人民赈灾…

个人看法…

根据所提供的表格与图片，写一篇报道。

要求：1.字数：150词左右；2.不要直译，可适当发挥；3.参考词汇：冰雹hailstorm；赈灾援助disaster relief

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2014年南京市高三英语热身训练题（五）

一．单项填空

21. People all think it strange that the boy should tell what‘s written on the paper in another room without looking at it. I t really

________ explanation.

A. prevents

B. challenges

C. interrupts

D. confuses

22. The result is that the elephants have learned to distinguish the voices and languages of ________ they consider a threat.

A. that

B. those

C. which

D. one

23. President Xi Jinping urged that every effort ________ to rescue and treat the injured when the coalmine accident happened in

Shanxi Province this year.

A. was made

B. must be made

C. would be made

D. be made

24. — I was wondering if you would like to play softball with us on Sunday afternoon.

—Uh…thanks Paul. It sounds like fun, but I‘m really ________.

A. out of reach

B. out of question

C. out of sight

D. out of shape

25. The cause of charity in China has yet to _______, as some wealthy Chinese fear generous donations could invite unwanted

attention on their fortunes.

A. take off

B. pay off

C. lay off

D. give off

26. — When did you took these amazing photos of whales?

—It was last summer vocation _______ my parents and I spent at Botany Bay in Sydney‘s south.

A. that

B. when

C. as

D. while

27. Widening inequality is creating an evil circle ________ wealth and power are increasingly concentrated in the hands of a few,

________ the rest of us to fight over crumbs(面包屑) from the top table.

A. in which; to leave

B. where; leaving

C. that; leaving

D. of which; leaves

28. —I received a letter from my aunt two weeks ago. But I‘m ________ in work so that I can hardly find time to write back.

— If I were you, I would send her an e-mail.

A. getting on my nerves

B. drawing a blank

C. getting cold feet

D. up to my neck

29. — Hey, Tom, Guess what? I was chosen as a torch bearer in the coming 2014 Youth Olympic Games to be held in Nanjing.

— Congratulations! ________.

A. That‘s something

B. You name it

C. You got it

D. All right

30. — Excuse me, would you lower your voice or not use your cell phone inside?

—Oh, sorry …I ________it.

A. don‘t realize

B. hadn‘t realized

C. wasn‘t realizing

D. haven‘t realized

31. China has________ imports of British cheese after the country‘s food inspectors were dissatisfied with standards at a UK dairy.

A. banned

B. declined

C. closed

D. refused

32. —So how do I join? Do I have to fill in an application form?

—________. Why don‘t you ring up? I‘ve got the numbe r here.

A. Not necessarily

B. Not really

C. No doubt

D. No wonder

33. The vocabulary and grammatical differences between British and American English are so slight and few as hardly________.

A. to notice

B. to be noticed

C. noticed

D. being noticed

34. Most of the bodies found in the last two days had broken fingers, probably from the children ________ hard to climb the walls

or floors to escape from the sinking ship in their last moment.

A. tried

B. trying

C. to try

D. having tried

35. Traveling without ordering rooms in advance can eat up precious vacation time ________luck is smiling on you.

A. unless

B. as

C. if

D. when

二．完形填空

Third Culture Kids

As more cities and companies become increasing international, there is a growing number of children that are creating their own sub-culture. Often 36 to as TCKs (Third Culture Kids) or Global Nomads, these students have a(n) 37 impact on

the global community.

So who are these Third Culture Kids? They are not a new phenomenon. As one looks 38 history, there is a realization that certain groups of people have led highly 39 lives, a key 40

in describing TCKs. They often 41 their parents into another country and spend a significant part of his or her development years outside the parents‘ culture. They are 42 to new cultures and to other people in the community who 43 move constantly. Their numbers 44 into the hundreds of thousands and are increasing. Ease of 45 and constant relocation of people through multinational companies and global business links contribute to this 46 .

The question ―Who am I?‖is frequently asked by TCKs. They have 47 a host of cultural identities, and have built relationships to all the cultures, 48 not having full ownership of any. Although elements from each culture are absorbed into TCK‘s life experience, the sense of 49 is in relationship to others of a similar background.

As you enter into the world of TCKs, one might suspect they are no 50 . But it is 51 , after spending only a short time with them, that they bring a deep knowledge from inside and a special ability to compare 52 and local issues. They represent many countries and cultures. They are the future cross-culturalists and 53 future politicians, diplomats, government employees and educators.

They certainly experience a different lifestyle compared to their mono-cultural peers but we can benefit from their global and 54 lives. So, whatever one chooses to label the international students as ---TCKs, Global Nomads, or Global Souls ---we will gain unbelievable 55 .

36. A. submitted B. appealed C. subscribed D. referred

37. A. tremendous B. temporary C. immediate D. initial

38. A. down on B. forward to C. up to D. back on

39. A. adventurous B. mobile C. civilized D. primitive

40. A. factor B. reason C. cause D. figure

41. A. accompany B. divide C. drive D. invite

42. A. connected B. exposed C. addicted D. committed

43. A. frequently B. also C. rarely D. altogether

44. A. extend B. burst C. break D. change

45. A. communication B. travel C. interaction D. export

46. A. tradition B. trend C. option D. shift

47. A. revealed B. discovered C. accumulated D. accelerated

48. A. as B. while C. when D. so

49. A. achievement B. belonging C. possessing D. responsibility

50. A. exception B. denying C. doubtful D. different

51. A. universal B. vital C. clear D. essential

52. A. international B. updated C. complicated D. specific

53. A. luckily B. hopefully C. necessarily D. generally

54. A. professional B. spiritual C. material D. colorful

55. A. awards B. rewards C. popularity D. success

三．阅读理解

A

Most people know precious gemstones (宝石) by their appearances. An emerald flashes deep green, a ruby seems to hold a red fire inside, and a diamond shines like a star. It‘s more difficult to tell where the gem was mined, since a diamond from Australia or Arkansas may appear the same to one from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. However, recently, a team of scientists has found a way to identify a gemstone‘s origin.

Beneath the surface of a gemstone, on the tiny level of atoms and molecules（分子）, lie clues (线索) to its origin. At this year‘s meeting of the Geological Society of America in Minneapolis, Catherine McManus reported on a technique that uses lasers (激光) to cl arify these clues and identify a stone‘s homeland. McManus directs scientific research at Materialytics, in Killeen, Te xas. The company is developing the technique. ―With enough data, we could identify which country, which mining place, even the individual mine a gemstone comes from,‖ McManus told Science News.

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Some gemstones, including many diamonds, come from war-torn co untries. Sales of those ―blood minerals‖ may encourage violent civil wars where innocent people are injured or killed. In an effort to reduce the trade in blood minerals, the U.S. government passed law in July 2010 that requires companies that sell gemstones to determine the origins of their stones.

To figure out where gemstones come from, McManus and her team focus a powerful laser on a small sample of the gemstone. The technique is called laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy. Just as heat can turn ice into water or water into steam, energy from the laser changes the state of matter of the stone. The laser changes a miniscule part of the gemstone into plasma, a gas state of matter in which tiny particles（微粒）called electrons separate from atoms.

The plasma, which is superhot, produces a light pattern. (The science of analyzing this kind of light pattern is called spectroscopy.) Different elements produce different patterns, but McManus and her team say that gemstones from the same area produce similar patterns. Materialytics has already collected patterns from thousands of gemstones, including more than 200 from diamonds. They can compare the light pattern from an unknown gemstone to patterns they do know and look for a match. The light pattern acts like a signature, telling the researchers the origin of the gemstone.

In a small test, the laser technique correctly identified the origins of 95 out of every 100 diamonds. For gemstones like emeralds and rubies, the technique proved successful for 98 out of every 100 stones. The scientists need to collect and analyze more samples, including those from war-torn countries, before the tool is ready for commercial use.

Scientists like Barbara Dutrow, a mineralogist from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, find the technique exciting. ―This is a basic new tool that could provide a better fingerprint of a material from a particular locality,‖ she told Science News.

56. We learn from Paragraph 1 that __________.

A. an emerald and a ruby are names of diamonds.

B. it‘s not difficult to tell where the gem was mined.

C. appearances help to identify the origin of gemstones.

D. diamonds from different places may appear the same.

57. Why did the U.S. government pass law that requires companies selling gemstones to determine the origins of their stones?

A. To look for more gemstones.

B. To encourage violent civil wars.

C. To reduce the trade in blood minerals.

D. To develop the economy.

58. Which of the following facts most probably helps McManus and her team in identifying the origin of stones?

A. Heat can turn ice into water or water into steam.

B. Gemstones from the same area produce similar light patterns.

C. Laser can change a miniscule part of the gemstone into plasma.

D. Materialytics has already collected patterns from thousands of gemstones.

59. From the last two paragraphs, what can be inferred about the laser technique?

A. It is ready for commercial use.

B. People can use the new tool to find more gemstones.

C. It can significantly reduce the gemstones trade in blood minerals.

D. It will bring about a revolutionary change in identifying the origin of minerals.

60. The author wrote this passage mainly to __________.

A. tell us how to identify the origin of diamonds.

B. introduce a laser technique in identifying a stone’s origin

C. prove identifying the origin of gemstones are difficult

D. attract our attention to reducing trade in blood minerals

B

Primary schools could be told to remove some traditional subject-based lessons and replace them with ―personal development‖classes to encourage children to improve their social and practical skill. Parents, teachers and pupils, who took part in the investigation carried out for the biggest ever official review of the primary curriculum, argued that the number of subjects taught to very young people should be reduced.

The review, being conducted by the government‘s school‘s director Sir Jim Rose, will consider how to redesign the primary school day to handle concerns that too many pupils leave primary school unable to read, write and do maths at the level expected

of them. It will also address criticisms that pupils are expected to study so many subjects there is little time for creative learning.

The 60 focus groups brought together 1,500 parents, pupils and school staff and is expected to heavily influence the thinking of the Rose review, which the government is promising to back. Instead of a broad range of subjects, pupils should study in-depth literacy and maths lessons alongside a more creative curriculum that encourages pupils to develop personal, learning and thinking skills, they say. Such lessons might include ―healthy lifestyles, sex and relationships education, drugs and alcohol education‖.

―Child and personal development as priorities have been shamefully neglected in recent years in the rush to hit targets in the basics.‖John Bangs, head of education at the National Union of Teachers, said, ―T he worst thing would be to evaluate child development through the current high stakes testing system. That would weaken the capacity of teachers to meet children‘s unique needs.‖

However, the shadow schools minister, Nick Gibb, said, ―If lessons on lifestyle are given the same status as traditional subjects, it is the most disadvantaged children who will be worst affected.‖―C hildren are not able to personally develop and succeed in the future if they don‘t have a grasp of basic subjects such as maths and English early on in primary school. Removing high requirement from the primary curriculum would increase the inequality gap between less well-off pupils and the rest.‖ Nick added.

A spokeswoman for the Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF) said, ―This is a summary of stake holder‘s view,

not the views of the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority or the DCSF, and has been submitted to Sir Jim Rose‘s review as evidence to consider.‖

61. According to the focus groups, the result of learning too many subjects is most likely to be that __________.

A. children may not have any freedom

B. children may not have enough time to pursue personal interest

C. children may not know anything outside the classroom

D. children may not have creative ability

62. Which of the following is False about the review conducted by Sir Jim Rose?

A. It will greatly influence the country‘s future primary curriculum.

B. To complete it will take more time and efforts.

C. It is supported by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority or the DCSF.

D. It needs to take fully into account varied views from the society.

63. John Bangs‘s attitude towards the current high stakes testing system is __________.

A. negative

B. positive

C. uncertain

D. cautious

64. According to Nick Gibb, grasp of basic subjects early on in primary school is important for _______.

A. the primary curriculum reform

B. children‘s development in the future

C. learning more basic knowledge

D. increasing the children‘s confidence

四．书面表达

阅读下面的短文，按照要求写一篇英语短文。

James Bender, in his book How to Talk Well tells the story of a farmer who grew award-winning corn. Each year he won a blue ribbon. One year a newspaper reporter interviewed him and learned something interesting about how he grew it.

The reporter discovered that the farmer shared his seed corn with hi s neighbors. ―How can you afford to share your best seed corn with your neighbors when they are entering corn in competition with yours each year?‖The reporter asked. ―Why,‖ said the farmer, ―didn‘t you know? The wind picks up pollen(花粉) from the ripening corn and carries it from field to field. If my neighbors grow bad corn, cross-pollination(异花受粉) will slowly reduce the quality of my corn. If I am to grow good corn, I must help my neighbors grow good corn. ‖

He is very much aware of the connectedness of life. His corn cannot improve unless his neighbors‘ corn also improves. The lesson for each of us is this: If we are to grow good corn, we must help our neighbors grow good corn.

要求：

1. 写作内容：人与人之间本应和睦相处、互帮互助、共同进步；

2. 以约30个词概括短文的要点；

3. 发表你的看法，谈谈你的认识。

4. 字数：150词左右。

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2014年南京市高三英语热身训练题（六）

一．单项填空

21. Raising _______ retirement age step by step is in ________ line with China‘s labor market realities and should be priorit ized.

A. the; /

B. /; the

C. /; /

D. the; the

22. Had the French visiting delegation set out earlier this morning, they ________ the airport so far.

A. might reach

B. may have reached

C. might have reached

D. may reach

23. ________ used only in digital form, ________ we call Bitcoin can be bought in cash.

A. Although; which

B. While; what

C. As; what

D. Though; in which

24. — Jack, have you got the key to the store cupboard?

—Oh, yes. It‘s in my bag!

—________. Don‘t lose it again.

A. Take your time

B. Take it easy

C. Take it seriously

D. Take care

25. — Where were you last night? We had a wonderful party.

— Oh, ________ If you had called me, I wouldn‘t have gone to the cinema.

A. What a shame.

B. what of it?

C. Bad luck.

D. Never mind.

26. Was he the one who you used to________ with when you were a kid back in California?

A. hang out

B. stick out

C. pull out

D. carry out

27. —Don‘t you remember my name?

—I‘m really sorry. Your name ________ from my mind.

A. escapes

B. escaped

C. will escape

D. has escaped

28. Time is pressing; it‘s impossib le for me to get there in an hour, ________ the possible delays.

A. accounting for

B. answering for

C. allowing for

D. heading for

29. This is the most serious and worst situation ________ I have ever experienced as a fan of the NBA.

A. which

B. what

C. that

D. where

30. The fog was so heavy this morning that drivers could hardly ________ the things just ten meters away from them.

A. turn out

B. look out

C. make out

D. rule out

31. I will be surprised if you can get Calvin, who is a close-fisted man, ________ these donation draw tickets from you.

A. buy

B. buying

C. to buy

D. buys

32. He boasted as if his father were the most successful stockbroker on Wall Street and ________ in stock market for many years,

but in fact his father knew little about finance and economy.

A. invested

B. had invested

C. would have invested

D. would invest

33. Men are equally as good as women at taking care of others; better ________, male nurses can be a great help in keeping

patients still when they are receiving painful treatment.

A. yet

B. much

C. enough

D. even

34. It was not until ________ on TV that ________ that the Chinese ship was rescued by the European Union Task Force.

A. did I turn; did I know

B. did I turn; I knew

C. I turned; did I know

D. I turned; I knew

35. When I ________ my senses, I found myself in bed in my room, with Grandma bending over me.

A. turned up

B. took to

C. picked up

D. came to

二．完形填空

―Kevin, we are getting a divorce,‖ said my mother. M y heart plunged. I was 9 years old and I thought that my life was going to 36 . My brother and I were going to move with my mother to southern California. My dad was to 37 in New Jersey because of work. My family was splitting apart.

Now that my mom is a single parent, I do my own 38 , make dinner and do extra chores around the house. 39 it was hard at first, I now recognize the positive 40 that this responsibility had on me. My mother gave me these chores and duties so that I would learn to become 41 and trustworthy.

I strive to display these 42 in all aspects of my life, and have seen the benefits. When I was only 11 years old, my 43

told me that he was selecting me as soccer team captain because of my determination and ability to get my teammates to 44 themselves. We lost the championship, but I won the 45 play award for keeping my team together.

I am always 46 to be an individual and not participate in anything that I feel is wrong. I am, for example, extremely

proud of my decision not to drink alcohol. 47 , I don‘t feel the need to drink to have fun, and I stand by my decision even when others try to 48 me.

My mom and dad both found new 49 and happily remarried. I am 50 close to my father, even though he lives 4,800 km away. I thought my parents‘ divorce was going to be the worst thing that 51 happened to me. Ironically (讽刺的是), it turned out to be the 52 . I wasn‘t willing to let it ruin my life without putting up a fight, and 53 was my family.

At age 9, I struggled with the confusion and 54 of divorce. Today, at age 16, I understand that 55 can bring opportunity and success, and that hard work, determination and self-control can turn your worst time into your best time.

36. A. fall apart B. give away C. carry on D. come about

37. A. drop B. remain C. call D. break

38. A. housework B. farming C. cooking D. laundry

39. A. Although B. Because C. If D. Since

40. A. attitude B. experience C. effect D. situation

41. A. self-centered B. self-absorbed C. self-disciplined D. self-cared

42. A. skills B. difficulties C. emotions D. qualities

43. A. father B. headmaster C. brother D. coach

44. A. enjoy B. teach C. prove D. push

45. A. fierce B. fair C. close D. decisive

46. A. determined B. reminded C. relieved D. amazed

47. A. Fortunately B. Surprisingly C. Personally D. Consequently

48. A. cheat B. pressure C. please D. enlighten

49. A. families B. jobs C. kids D. partners

50. A. still B. not C. rarely D. less

51. A. never B. even C. ever D. almost

52. A. best B. worst C. busiest D. first

53. A. so B. such C. as D. neither

54. A. struggled B. competed C. lived D. interfered

55. A. barriers B. families C. parents D. routines

三．阅读理解

A

(CNN) -- In the last week, the Apple iWatch has made the jump from unlikely rumor to a real product that‘s probably in development, thanks to reports showing up in various publications.

The clues are planting the seeds of an Apple watch in consumers‘ minds. The genera l public has not been crying out for a better watch. And Apple prides itself on knowing what the people want before they do, and an Apple watch would be much more than just a fancy timepiece.

It‘s not about the watch form factor, but creating a wearable mo bile device that takes advantage of advances in mobile computing technology such as cheap sensors, better battery life and improved voice recognition.

If executed correctly, an Apple watch could bring about a profitable industry of products to go with it, like it did with the iOS App Store and mobile applications.

―It‘s unlimited, the number of wearable things you can put into,‖ said Gene Munster, an analyst with Piper Jaffray, who imagines small companies making inexpensive products like belts with sensors that send warnings to the watch when you‘ve eaten too much.

Apple is not entering virgin territory. There are already a handful of fancy smart watches available, but most act as accessories （附件）, connecting to the more powerful Android and iOS smartphones and tablets over Bluetooth.

For example, the new Pebble smart watch passes on alerts from a smartphone, so when you receive a text, e-mail, or Facebook notification it is pushed to the watch, which vibrates（振动）.

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Wearable technology is also booming, thanks to cheap sensors that can be used to track things like movement and heart rates. The number of wearable fitness products has been growing at a fast pace, but an Apple offering would shake up the industry completely.

―We‘re finally getting some players invo lved, and Apple is the real one that can add some value to some of this wearable technology,‖ said Munster.

Apple isn‘t alone in seeing the potential for this type of technology. Google is working on its own wearable platform, Google Glasses. The two will compete against each other when they are finally available, each sporting its own unique opinion on what kind of user interface people will use (voice control and a small touchscreen or augmented reality). And they will, of course, have their own ecosystems of accessories and apps.

Traditional watches have dropped in popularity in recent years. Smartphones display the easy-to-see time and are already in our back pockets, so it can seem unnecessary to also tie a small clock to our wrists. But when you start packing more power, sensors and connection options like Bluetooth into a watch, it no longer stays to be a watch and becomes a small wearable computer.

An Apple watch could suddenly become better than the current crop of smart watches by creating a platform, not another accessory. According to Munster, the three tasks people use their smartphones for are, in order, texting, Internet and phone calls. Two out of three of those tasks would be a natural fit for a small device, while the need to surf and play games would ensure the smartphone doesn‘t become out of date.

56. This passage should be put under the category of ____________.

A. inventions

B. culture

C. entertainment

D. economy

57. Which of the following is the closest to the underlined word ―sporting‖ in meaning?

A. exercising

B. wearing

C. advocating

D. enjoying

58. It‘s most likely that after the iWatch comes onto the market, __________.

A. a great many tablet computers will be off the shelf

B. many relevant businesses will burst on the scene

C. belts with sensors will made inexpensive

D. a traditional wristwatch will be unnecessary

B

Books, Films and Plays

The novelist‘s medium is the written word, one might almost say the printed word. Typically the novel is consumed by a silent, individual reader, who may be anywhere at the time. The paperback novel is still the cheapest, most portable and adaptable form of narrative entertainment. It is limited to a single channel of information---writing. The narrative can go, effortlessly, anywhere: into space, people‘s head, palaces, prisons and pyramids, without any consideration of cost or practical possibility. In determining the shape and content of his narrative, the writer is restricted by nothing except purely artistic criteria. The novelist keeps absolute control over his text until it is published and received by the audience. He may be advised by his editor to revise his text, but if the writer refused to meet this condition no one would be surprised. It is not unknown for a well-established novelist to deliver his or her manuscript(手稿) and expect the publisher to print it exactly as written.

However, not even the most well-established playwright or screenplay writer would submit a script and expect it to be performed without any rewriting. This is because plays and motion pictures are cooperative forms of narrative, using more than one channel of communication.

The production of a stage play involves, as well as the words of the author, the physical presence of the actors, their voices and gestures, the ―set‖and possibly music. Although the script is the essential basis of both stage play and film, it is a basis for subsequent revision negotiated between the writer and the other creative people involved. They are given ―approval‖ of the choice of director and actors and have the right to attend rehearsals(排演), during which period they may undertake more rewriting work. In the case of the screenplay, the writer may have little or no control over the final form of his work. Contracts for the production of plays protect the rights of authors in this respect.

In film or television work, on the other hand, the screenplay writer has no contractual right to this degree of consultation. While the script is going through its various drafts, the writer is in the driver‘s seat, although sometimes receiving criticism from the

producer and the director. But once the production is under way, artistic control over the project tends to pass to the director. This is a fact overlooked by most journalistic critics of television drama, who tend(unlike film critics) to give all the credit or blame for success or failure of a production to the writer and actors, ignoring the contribution, for good or ill, of the director.

59. Where might you find the passage?

A. In a textbook.

B. In a movie magazine.

C. In a travelling brochure.

D. In a shopping guide.

60. Which of these subtitles would be most appropriate?

A. Why does the future look good for writers of books, plays and films?

B. What do audiences want from these three forms of entertainment?

C. How do these forms of media compare for their producers?

D. What benefit can we get from these forms of media?

61. Why can the novelist expect the publisher to print the manuscript exactly as written?

A. Because the novelist keeps absolute control over his text.

B. Because the paperback novel is most portable and adaptable.

C. Because the novel is limited to a single channel of information---writing.

D. Because the novelist is seldom advised by editors to revise the text.

62. Which of the following statements is True according to the passage?

A. Playwrights envy the simplicity of the novelist‘s work.

B. Experience in the theatre improves the work of screenplay writers.

C. Screenplay writers usually have the final say in how a TV drama will turn out.

D. Playwrights are frequently involved in revising their work.

63. What can be implied from the last sentence of the passage?

A. TV critics often blame the wrong people for the failure of a programme.

B. The director is a determining factor in the future of a television drama.

C. Few people know that the screenplay writer is often criticized by the director.

D. It is urgent for the film critics to realize their mistakes.

四．书面表达

阅读下面的短文，按照要求写一篇英语短文。

BEIJING, August 19 — Shanghai will launch a pilot textbook recycling scheme in secondary schools from this fall semester to reduce textbook paper consumption, the Shanghai Education Commission revealed yesterday.

The first batch of textbooks to be recycled or reused will be middle school music material. Books on other subjects such as art, physical education and even major subjects like Chinese, math and English, will be included gradually.

The schools taking part in the program will have to purchase new textbooks about every five years and distribute them for students‘ use during class sessions. But the books will have to be collected and kept on campus after class, rather than allo wing students to take them back home, so that they could be passed on to the next batch of students.

Possessing one‘s own brand-new textbooks has been a routine for local elementary school students for decades. The practice, however, leads to huge paper consumption, officials said.

For instance, there are nearly 2 million elementary school students in the city, with an estimated 4,000 tons of paper needed each year. Had these books been reused for five years, more than 80,000 trees could have been saved.

In western countries, such as Australia and America began this practice years ago, which set a good example to other countries, esp. developing ones. (Edited from Shanghai Daily)

要求：

1. 写作内容：Is recycling textbooks a good suggestion?

2. 字数：150词左右；

3. 以约30个词概括短文的要点；

4. 发表你的看法，谈谈你的认识。

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2014年南京市高三英语热身训练题

参考答案（一）

一．单项填空：21-25 DCABB 26-30BDDDB 31-35 ABDDC

二．完形填空：36-40 BDCAD 41-45 AACDC 46-50 DBBCD 51-55 DABAB

三．阅读理解：56-61 ACACAB 62-66 DBDDA

四．书面表达：Possible version:

Haste Makes Waste

As we all know, there is an old saying, ―Haste Makes Waste‖. As is vividly shown in the picture, the couple get astonished when seeing their crops withering/ dead. The husband can‘t help losing his temper, scolding his wife for her improper way of farming, while the wife argues that she simply wants the crops to grow faster by fertilizing more. She never thought too many fertilizers would cause the crops to die.

The picture clearly conveys a message that if people are eager to finish a task in a hurry, the outcome may be less satisfactory and even goes to the oppo site. As is often the case, we can‘t take every detail into consideration before a quick decision is made. Under such circumstances we attach too much importance to quick speed at the expense of high quality, which eventually contributes to greater losses. Additionally, more unexpected accidents may take place when we are in a hurry.

Remembering English words is a good case in point. If you set a goal of reciting 50 words within a short time, the result may let you down, for you forget them easily. However, if you slow down a little bit, for example, divide the words into several parts, one part at a time and go over them frequently, they can be kept longer and more easily in mind. Comparing the two methods, we find the latter is more efficient.

In conclusion, haste makes waste. If we can apply it to our daily life, we are bound to make progress.

参考答案（二）

一．单项填空：21-25 ABDDC 26-30 AABCB 31-35 ADBAC

二．完形填空：36-40 BBCAD 41-45 AABCC 46-50 DBBDC 51-55 DAABA

三．阅读理解：56-59 DDAD 60-64 BADBD

四．书面表达：Possible version:

Ladies and Gentlemen,

Good morning.

Several days ago, I read a story about Florence Chadwick, who first failed to swim from Catalina Island to the California coast because of fog. However, trying again, she succeeded and became the first woman to make it, with her goal in mind despite dense fog/ though it was still foggy.

After reading it, I am deeply inspired by how she succeeded. Her story gives me the strength to pursue my goal, no matter what hardships I am to go through. Her experience makes me aware of the power of a goal in helping one succeed in what he wants to do. Goals are undoubtedly playing an important role in our life. First of all, as goals often go with hopes, they have the magic to enable us to be positive towards ups and downs. Moreover, bearing goals in mind, we are less likely to be blind to the ideals of our life or be distracted from our way to success. Finally, as goals are what we are longing for, they thus can motivate us to strive for greater achievements, making our life more satisfactory/ fulfilling.

Since / Now that goals are so significant to our life, we students are supposed to set goals in life/ it is advocated that every one of us should set goals, keep them in mind and spare no effort/ make every effort to achieve them regardless of all the difficulties.

Thank you very much for your attention.

参考答案（三）

一．单项填空：21-25 DBBDA 26-30 DBBCB 31-35 ADDCA

二．完形填空：36-40 CBDAC 41-45 BDACB 46-50 DCBCA 51-55 DCBAB

三．阅读理解：56-60 BCBAB 61-64 ACBC

四．书面表达：Possible version:

Currently an increasing number of young people have problems with sleep. They are so addicted to various kinds of electric devices that they stay up far late into the night and are unable to get up early in the morning. The phenomenon has aroused public concern.

Sleeping early and getting up early are good habits which can help you remain energetic and keep fit. Having adequate amount of sleep ensures your full energy. By getting up early, you can breathe fresh air and take morning exercises, which does do

you a lot of good, enabling you to build up your body and stay refreshed. Quietness in the morning makes you think more quickly than any other time of the day. You memorize things easily because you have taken a long rest during the night.

Sleeping early and getting up early is beneficial to your character training, as it requires perseverance. There is a saying in English ― Early to bed, and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise. This is very true. I hope everyone will form the good habit of getting up early.

参考答案（四）

一．单项填空：21-25 ADACC 26-30 DCCDD 31-35 DDCDD

二．完形填空：36-40 BCCAD 41-45 AABCD 46-50 CDBBC 51-55 DDAAB

三．阅读理解：56-59 ABCC 60-65 CACDCB

四．书面表达：

Extreme weather includes unusual, severe or unseasonal weather. Some extreme weather events have been attributed to human-induced global warming. Studies indicate an increasing threat from extreme weather, such as tornado, typhoons, drought, flooding, sandstorm, hailstorm, and so on.

Extreme weather has great impact on people‘s life and social development. They cause great damage to people‘s property, bring about injury and even claim people‘s lives. People in the disaster-stricken areas suffer a lot. Their houses are destroyed, jobs are lost and crops fail. Worse still, if not dealt with properly, these areas can be out of control, where robbery and fighting easily take place.

Raising the awareness of fighting extreme weather is the key to solving the problem. The government should improve the warning system to predict bad weather and natural disasters. On the other hand, the victims never await, or just rely on the government‘s disaster relief but save themselves in such kinds of emergency. As for us common people we should try to offer as much help as we can.

参考答案（五）

一．单项填空：21-25 BBDDA 26-30 ABDAC 31-35 AABBA

二．完形填空：36-40 DADBA 41-45 ABBAB 46-50 BCBBD 51-55 CABAB

三．阅读理解：56-60 DCBDB 61-64 DCAB

四．书面表达：Possible version:

A farmer always won a blue ribbon in the state fair every year. His secret is that he helped his neighbor grow good corn to

grow his own corn better.

So is our life. People in the world cannot live by his or her self, not depending on others. Those who choose to live well should also help the poor to live well, for the value of a life is not measured by the wealth one gains but by what the life brings to others.

In fact, we're all members of a big family. As a Chinese saying goes, ―One for all and all for one.‖ Donating blood to others benefits the donator. Picking up rubbish in your neighborhood creates a tidy environment for all the residents.

Therefore, we should help each other and get along with each other to improve our lives. Only in this way can we get our dreams of living a harmonious life realized.

参考答案（六）

一．单项填空：21-25 ACBDA 26-30 ADCCC 31-35 CBADC

二．完形填空：36-40 ABDAC 41-45 CDDDB 46-50 ACBDA 51-55 CADAA

三．阅读理解：56-58 ACB 59-63 ACCDA

四．书面表达：Possible version:

Shanghai has decided to recycle textbooks to reduce the abuse of paper, which leads to a heated discussion. Shanghai is not the first or the last city that wants to recycle textbooks in schools.

I quite agree to the suggestion that we should recycle these textbooks. For one thing, recycling textbooks can save a lot of

natural resources, which is beneficial to our environmental protection and sustainable development. For another, senior students may have made plenty of useful notes on the pages. They are of great help to those textbook users, who may benefit and improve a lot by consulting the recycled textbooks. A lot of precious time and energy are saved.

From m y perspective, much emphasis should be laid on the environmental protection. It‘s essential we have the awareness of recycling textbooks in good condition instead of throwing them away. Saving resources and protecting what can be recycled and reused is the responsibility all of us should shoulder.

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