2016年《百校联盟》浙江省高考猜题密卷第三模拟英语(解析版)

2016年《百校联盟》浙江省高考猜题密卷第三模拟英语

一、单项选择：共20题

1．—I’ve got a scholarship to study in the USA for a year.

—. You deserve it.

A.I can’t make it

B.I’m happy to hear that

C.Take your time

D.All the best

【答案】B

【解析】——我已经获得了去美国学习一年的奖学金。——我很高兴听到这个消息。这是你应得的。根据答语中的"You deserve it"可知,答话人得知对方获得奖学金后应是感到高兴的,故I’m happy to hear that符合句意。

2．We saw an unknown movie just while ago, which later turned out to be ________box-office success.

A.a; a

B.the; a

C.a; the

D.the; 不填

【答案】A

【解析】句意:不久前我们看过一部不知名的电影,后来它获得了票房上的成功。just a while ago是常用搭配,指刚过去不久的时间;success在题中意为"成功的事",是可数名词且表泛指,故第二空用a。

3．—Where is the 10th anniversary celebration of the company held?

—In Century Lotus Stadium, which is easy reach for all staff.

A.to

B.beyond

C.within

D.from

【答案】C

【解析】——公司的10周年庆典在哪里举办呢?——在世纪莲体育场,那里对所有职员来说都很近。within 意为"在……之内";within easy reach意为"很接近,很靠近",此处表示对所有职员来说都很近。

4．—The new worker is often late for work.

—Tell him he answer for it if he goes on behaving like that.

A.shall

B.may

C.will

D.must

【答案】A

【解析】——那个新来的工人上班经常迟到。——告诉他如果他继续那样做的话,他要为此负责。情态动词shall用于第三人称的陈述句中,在此表示警告。

5．The boy ran after a bird to catch it, but he because of the snow, with his hands and knees wounded.

A.slipped

B.swung

C.quitted

D.withdrew

【答案】A

【解析】句意:这个男孩追着一只鸟想抓住它,但是因为(地上有)雪他滑倒了,手和膝盖都受了伤。根据后半句中的"because of the snow"可知他是滑倒的。slip"滑倒";swing"摇摆";quit"停止,放弃";withdraw"撤退"。

6．We all know that both computers have their strengths and weaknesses, so choose________you like.

A.whatever

B.however

C.whenever

D.whichever

【答案】D

【解析】句意:我们都知道两台电脑有它们(各自)的优点和缺点,所以你就选你喜欢的任意一个吧。分析句子结构可知,空处在此引导宾语从句,在从句中作宾语,且表示有范围的选择,故选whichever。

7．After the meeting, the management must finding solutions to the company’s economic problem.

A.take down

B.take off

C.set up.

D.set about

【答案】D

【解析】句意:会议过后,经营者必须着手寻找解决公司经济问题的办法。固定短语set about的意思是"着手做……,开始做",about是介词,其后接v.-ing形式。

8．—So you saw the accident with your own eyes?

—Yes. I for the bus across the street.

A.was waiting

B.have been waiting

C.had been waiting

D.would wait

【答案】A

【解析】——那么你是亲眼看见这起事故的?——是的。那时我正在街对面等公交车。根据语境可知,事故发生时(过去时间点),答话人正在街对面等车,故要用过去进行时,表示过去某一时间正在进行的动作。

9．We must know our strong and weak points we can improve our personalities.

A.in case

B.even if

C.now that

D.so that

【答案】D

【解析】句意:我们必须知道我们的强项和弱项,以便我们能够完善我们的性格。根据句意可知选so that"以便"引导目的状语从句。

10．In recent years, in many Western countries,in the USA and the UK, Halloween has become a special occasion.

A.in general

B.in brief

C.in short

D.in particular

【答案】D

【解析】句意:近年来,在许多西方国家,尤其是在美国和英国,万圣节前夕已经成为一种特殊的场合。in general 意为"总的说来,通常";in brief意为"简言之";in short意为"总之,简而言之";in particular意为"尤其,特别"。根据句意,答案为D。

11．You’d better your cigarette. It is extremely dangerous to smoke in a petrol station.

A.hold up

B.pull through

C.hang up

D.put out

【答案】D

【解析】句意:你最好把烟灭掉。在加油站抽烟是极其危险的。根据句意可知,put out"熄灭"符合语境。hold up 意为"举起,阻挡,拦截";pull through意为"渡过难关,恢复健康";hang up意为"挂断电话,搁置,拖延"。

12．Oxford is not far from Stratford, so you can easily visit of them in only one day.

A.either

B.both

C.all

D.neither

【答案】B

【解析】句意:牛津离斯特拉特福德不远,所以你仅用一天就可以轻松游览这两个地方。根据句意,此处要表达的是一天里两个地方都可以去,故用both。

13．Cloning may have much to contribute to human medicine, but we must use it, because it may put people at risk.

A.casually

B.cautiously

C.slightly

D.differently

【答案】B

【解析】句意:克隆可能会对人类医学作出很大的贡献,但是我们必须谨慎地利用它,因为它可能会给人们带来危险。casually意为"不经意地";cautiously意为"谨慎地";slightly意为"稍微";differently意为"不同地"。

14．Conflict and disagreement are a(n)part of a close relationship, so learn to apologize to your partners and receive forgiveness from others.

A.absolute

B.unavoidable

C.necessary

D.obvious

【答案】B

【解析】句意:在亲密的关系中冲突和意见相左都是不可避免的一部分,因此要学着向同伴道歉并得到别人的谅解。absolute意为"绝对的";unavoidable意为"不可避免的";necessary意为"必要的";obvious意为"明显的"。根据题干中的"so learn to apologize to your partners and receive forgiveness from others"可知,此处指在亲密的关系中冲突和意见相左都是不可避免的,故选B。

15．Many young people turn to alcohol to reduce, though they clearly know it is not a good way to relax.

A.fear

B.loneliness

C.pressure

D.depression

【答案】C

【解析】句意:许多年轻人通过喝酒来缓解压力,尽管他们清楚地知道这并不是一个好的放松方式。根据题干中的"reduce"和"relax"可推知,此处表示缓解压力。

16．It was after the earthquake happened that many reporters were immediately sent to________it.

A.cover

https://www.wendangku.net/doc/d28611484.html,ment

C.rescue

D.support

【答案】A

【解析】句意:正是在地震发生后,许多记者被立刻派去报道这次地震的。根据句意可知,此处表示"报道",故要用cover。

17．________marketing, for a brand, nothing could be more effective than being associated with a festival and contributing to festival-goers’ experiences.

A.In time of

B.In place of

C.In terms of

D.In spite of

【答案】C

【解析】句意:就销售而言,对于一个品牌,没有什么方法比通过节日来增强购物者体验更有效了。in time of 意为"在……的时候";in place of意为"代替";in terms of意为"就……而言";in spite of意为"尽管"。根据句意可知选C。

18．A lot of employees at the company said Eric was impossible, and indeed he was tough.

A.dealing with

B.dealt with

C.to deal with

D.to be dealt with

【答案】C

【解析】句意:公司里的许多员工说,对付Eric是不可能的。他确实很难对付。hard, difficult, easy, impossible 等形容词作表语时,其后的不定式如果与主语之间是逻辑上的动宾关系,通常用不定式的主动形式,故选to deal with。

19．China is at a stage of industrialization the contradiction between economic growth and environmental protection is obvious.

A.that

B.when

C.which

D.where

【答案】B

【解析】句意:中国正处于工业化发展阶段,此时经济增长和环境保护之间的矛盾很明显。分析句子结构可知,此处应用when引导一个定语从句,从句修饰的是a stage of industrialization,且when在从句中作时间状语。

20．—Would you like to join us to have a picnic this weekend?

—. But thank you anyway.

A.That would be nice

B.I’d love to

C.I’m afraid I can’t

D.Let’s do that

【答案】C

【解析】——你愿意这个周末跟我们一起去野餐吗? ——我恐怕去不了。但是无论如何都要谢谢你。根据答语中的"But thank you anyway"可知,答话者不能接受对方的提议,故选C。

二、完形填空：共20题

My father left us when I was three and my mother was forced to leave us with our grandmother and travel from our small town in Malaysia to Singapore to earn a living. From that day on, my two older sisters and I21a difficult life living with our22uncle. We did everything he asked because we were23of him.

I was24the shy younger sister who was always left at home alone. I tried very hard to25both my sisters so they would like me and play with me. To earn their26, I made every effort to be the good girl for my grandma and mother. For a long time, it seemed I was living the life of someone else, just trying to27.

But each time I feel tired or sad, I will always tell myself"Almost there"and don’t28, just a few more steps and I will29it. I have heard a doctor once say,"For illness, we can help to30it, but for a broken heart, we must 31ourselves."

Now I am working in Xi’an, China. I have a good32that not only allows me to work on something I like, but also allows me to pass on my33thinking to younger friends and co-workers, as they have to34what will become of their lives. I like to35them that they will do well in life if they can36the mindset of"Almost there". It takes

lots of37to move on, especially when you are38, but if we make it through it will become a story that we can 39with others, good memories that we cherish and a good40that makes us become stronger.

21． A.continued B.needed C.enjoyed D.began

22． A.kind B.friendly C.mean D.selfless

23． A.fond B.tired C.scared D.proud

24． A.hopefully B.extremely C.unfortunately D.accidentally

25． A.praise B.inspire C.impress D.please

26． A.respect B.love C.sympathy D.admiration

27． A.escape B.change C.survive D.develop

28． A.look back B.get down C.give up D.go away

29． A.prove B.find C.understand D.manage

30． A.identify B.cure C.examine D.locate

31． A.make out B.set down C.take over D.depend on

32． A.dream B.boss C.mother D.career

33． A.adaptable B.personal C.positive D.creative

34． A.see B.remember C.wonder D.imagine

35． https://www.wendangku.net/doc/d28611484.html,rm B.remind C.promise D.warn

36． A.keep B.forget C.explain D.ignore

37． A.time B.money C.courage D.patience

38． A.suffering B.working C.bothering D.hesitating

39． A.create B.introduce C.share D.display

40． A.example B.lesson C.symbol D.evidence

【答案】

21．D

22．C

23．C

24．C

25．D

26．B

27．C

28．C

29．D

30．B

31．D

32．D

33．C

34．A

35．B

36．A

37．C

38．A

39．C

40．B

【解析】

21．根据前文叙述的内容可知,父亲去世,母亲外出打工后我和姐姐们的生活才开始(began)变得艰难起来。22．由前文的"a difficult life"和后文的"We did everything he asked"可以推断,此处应该选择贬义词来修饰uncle,所以选择mean,意为"吝啬的"。

23．根据语境可知,此处应该是指我们都怕(scared)他,所以他让我们做什么我们都会去做。

24．不幸的是(unfortunately),我是那个很害羞、总被单独留在家里的小妹妹。

25．我尽全力取悦(please)我的两个姐姐,这样她们就能喜欢我并跟我玩了。

26．为了获得她们的爱(love),我非常努力地要做个好女孩。

27．很长一段时间,我似乎都在过着别人的生活,只是(为了)努力生存(survive)。

28．每当我感到疲惫或伤感的时候,我总是告诉自己"就快到了",不要放弃(give up),再多走几步就会成功(manage)了。空前的"Almost there"是提示。

29．参见上题解析。manage意为"设法做成,努力完成",符合语境。

30．医生的作用就是帮助病人把病治好。故此处指对于疾病,我们能够帮助治愈(cure)它。

31．此处指但是(要抚慰)破碎的心就必须靠我们自己了。depend on"依靠",符合语境。

32．由后面的"allows me to work on something"和"co-workers"可推知,本空应选career"职业"。

33．我的这份职业也使我能够把积极的(positive)思想传递给年轻的朋友和同事。根据第三段第一句话可知,我的思想是积极的。

34．因为他们必须要明白他们将来的生活会是什么样子的。see在此不是"看见"的意思,而是表示"明白,懂得"。

35．此处指我提醒(remind)年轻的朋友和同事,如果他们能保持住"Almost there"这种心态,他们在生活中会做得很好。

36．参见上题解析。

37．结合上下文可知,此处应该是指坚持下去需要很多勇气(courage)。

38．根据语境可知,此处指尤其是在遭受痛苦(suffering)时,坚持下去更需要勇气。

39．空前的"story"和下文的"good memories"表明,这里指把自己的经历分享(share)给别人。

40．根据语境可知,我们的经历会成为很好的教训,能让我们变得更加坚强,故选lesson"教训"。

【备注】我虽然在童年时生活得很艰难,但是我始终坚信自己离成功只有一步之遥,坚持一下就能胜利。"Almost there"更是成了我的座右铭。

三、阅读理解：共20题

Dear Dr. White,

Welcome to Philadelphia! Welcome to The City of Brotherly Love! We have some amazing historic sites to see during your stay. Do take advantage of them. You may have seen the film ThePhiladelphiaStory. Actually it is a comedy and still popular among the young though it was shot in the 1940s.

"The City of Brotherly Love", the favored nickname for Philadelphia, is more popular. The name, Philadelphia, which means"brotherly love", is an ancient name that can be found in the Bible. Late in the 17th century, Philadelphia’s founding father, William Penn, borrowed the name because its meaning represented his own beliefs. Our first stop will be the Franklin Institute which is one of the country’s best science museums. The scientist and inventor Benjamin Franklin would take pride in the impressive museum named for him and presenting one of the major focuses of his life work —spreading knowledge of the universe through science. It’s the most visited museum and surely the most fun. Benjamin Franklin was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. Also Franklin was a leading author, printer, politician, scientist, musician, inventor, statesman, and diplomat. As a scientist, he was a major figure in the American Enlightenment and the history of physics for his discoveries and theories regarding electricity. He earned the title of"The First American"for his campaigning for colonial unity; as an author and spokesman in London for several colonies, then as the first United States Ambassador to France, he contributed much to the building of the American nation.

We won’t miss Please Touch Museum too. The straightfor ward name of this museum is accurate: As the first museum in the nation to target children aged seven and younger, Please Touch Museum encourages children to learn through active touching and doing. It is certainly one of the best places for kids.

Philadelphia is also unique in that it has a"State Store"system for non-alcoholic beer sales. Wine and spirits(烈酒) are only sold at stores operated by the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board. For many years, these stores were called"State Store", which were strictly closed on Sundays to prevent those under 21 from drinking wine and harming others. But I will show you around the stores. You can’t imagine how impressive the stores are.

Do you know Segway? It is a two-wheeled self-balancing battery-powered electric vehicle which is popular among those who prefer personal and green transportation. The Segway tour is a unique and fun experience to travel in Philadelphia. If you have never experienced a Segway tour before, we expect you to join us.

Look forward to your coming!

Sincerely,

Joy

41．William Penn chose the name of"Philadelphia"as he.

A.liked the film ThePhiladelphiaStory

B.had been greatly impressed by his own brother

C.found the meaning stood for his own faith

D.favored its unique meaning represented in the Bible

42．What would Benjamin Franklin feel proud of in the Franklin Institute?

A.The announcement of the independence of America.

B.The effort of spreading knowledge through science.

C.The leading place of it in the Western world.

D.The honor of being regarded as a scientist.

43．What is the feature of Please Touch Museum?

A.All of the items can be touched by visitors.

B.It’s only open to children who like to use their head.

C.Children will be taught how those things are created.

D.It inspires children to learn through hands-on experiences.

44．Why weren’t the stores allowed to sell wine on Sundays in Philadelphia?

A.To accelerate the development of tourism.

B.To reduce car accidents in the city center.

C.To prevent the young from drinking and making trouble.

D.To encourage people to go to church and do community service.

45．What attracts people to the Segway tour?

A.It’s environmentally friendly and brings more freedom.

B.It helps people to save money since it doesn’t use oil.

C.It helps to develop the balancing ability of the disabled.

D.It is fun and special because only foreigners can take it.

【答案】

41．C

42．B

43．D

44．C

45．A

【解析】

41．根据第二段最后一句中的"because its meaning represented his own beliefs"可知,William Penn选择费城这个名称的原因是它代表了自己的信仰。

42．根据第三段中的"https://www.wendangku.net/doc/d28611484.html,d for him and presenting one of the major focuses of his life work — spreading knowledge of the universe through science"可知,富兰克林很可能会对该博物馆致力于他一生关注的事业——通过科学来传播知识而感到骄傲。

43．根据第四段中的"...learn through active touching and doing"可知,这个博物馆的特点是能让儿童在亲自实践的经历中学到更多知识。

44．根据第五段中的"...prevent those under 21 from drinking wine and harming others"可知,费城限酒令的初衷是防止21岁以下的人喝酒闹事。

45．第六段中的"It is...prefer personal and green transportation"说明Segway tour是一种环保的出行方式,而且能给旅行者更多的自由空间。

【备注】文章主要介绍了费城一些景点的相关信息。

It’s always good to experience someth ing new in life. Traveling gives plenty of such opportunities and when you choose a hotel to stay in next time, here, in this website, is a list of 5 most weird (怪异的) hotels in the world. Dog Bark Park Inn

If you keep a dog and love animals, then you will definitely become a fan of this hotel. The room of the hotel is just right to accommodate 4 people. Here visitors will find a microwave oven to prepare a simple meal, games, puzzles and books to entertain themselves, an air conditioner and of course a bath. There is no TV set or a phone though. Dennis Sullivan and Frances Conklin, the designers of this hotel, knew what might attract people. Next time you decide to visit Idaho, take a trip to Cottonwood to see the building.

Das Park Hotel

You are welcomed to spend a night or two in one of the drainpipes (排水管) in Austria. Do not worry, you will love the place a lot because it is equipped and is perfectly adjusted to basic human needs. However, there is one disadvantage to all these. The matter is that bathroom facilities are not included in the price. Each room here is quite small — only 2 sq. meters, but has a bed, electricity and air conditioning. You can also use a special place to keep your luggage. This unusual hotel is situated in Linz.

CasAnus

Read the name of the hotel attentively and you will easily guess what place exactly you are going to spend your vacation in! The hotel is situated in Kemzeke, Belgium and was designed by Joep van Lieshout. Do not say no to this hotel since it is quite comfortable and nice inside.

Hobbit Motel

Deep inside we stay kids forever. This is what the creators of the Hobbit Motel kept in mind when they were creating this motel. Read some more of J.R.R. Tolkien or other books of this kind to fully understand and even feel the atmosphere of the place. The Hobbit Motel is located in Woodlyn Park, New Zealand. It invites visitors all year round. You will recognize the inn by its blocks it is made of and the green roof covered with a thick layer of grass. Null Stern Hotel

Switzerland is a rich country and could offer hundreds of five-star hotels. However, in Appenzellerland, they have a zero-star hotel. There are no windows in the hotel since it is constructed from a war bunker(地堡). The innovation didn’t go unnoticed and in 2009 Pa trik Riklin and Frank Riklin, who created the place, were nominated at the

Worldwide Hospitality Awards. This star-free hotel enters the list of the top 100 European hotels and enables its visitors to enter into the spirit of the great past and history.

46．People who choose to live in Das Park Hotel need to pay extra money for ________.

A.Internet connectivity

B.air conditioning

C.electricity

D.the shower

47．Who is the designer of the Null Stern Hotel?

A.Dennis Sullivan and Frances Conklin.

B.Joep van Lieshout.

C.Patrik Riklin and Frank Riklin.

D.J.R.R. Tolkien.

48．Which statement about the hotels is TRUE according to the passage?

A.The Null Stern Hotel is the only zero-star hotel in Switzerland.

B.The Dog Bark Park Inn offers rooms with an area of 4 sq. meters.

C.The Hobbit Motel is distinguishable by its blocks and green roof.

D.CasAnus only opens in summer since its rooms have no windows.

49．The author writes this passage to________.

A.introduce five strange but fantastic hotels

B.explain how and why such hotels were built

C.tell readers how to choose a hotel when traveling

D.stress the popularity of such hotels among travelers

【答案】

46．D

47．C

48．C

49．A

【解析】

46．根据Das Park Hotel部分中的"The matter is that bathroom facilities are not included in the price"可知答案为D。

47．根据Null Stern Hotel部分中的"Patrik Riklin and Frank Riklin, who created the place"可知答案。

48．根据Hobbit Motel部分中的"You will recognize the inn by its blocks it is made of and the green roof covered with a thick layer of grass"可知答案。

49．根据文章内容,尤其是第一段中的"here, in this website, is a list of 5 most weird (怪异的) hotels in the world"可知,作者写这篇文章的主要目的是向读者介绍五个怪异的旅馆,故答案为A项。

【备注】本文是一篇应用文,主要介绍了世界上五个最怪异的旅馆。

Immigrants are always being told by politicians to learn the language. But some people want to know how long it takes to speak good English.

There are plenty of people in the UK for whom even basic English is a problem. According to a census (人口普查), 726,000 people in England and Wales said they could not speak English well, and another 138,000 said they did not speak it at all. Ling, 40, who arrived five years ago from China, found it difficult to learn English."When I came here, I was pregnant and so I was at home for the next three years. It took me longer to learn as I was very busy with the children."Eventually she was able to begin taking classes and now speaks good conversational English. But even with classes, it can be a long process to pick up the language.

Age is the most important factor in language acquisition, says Mila Vulchanova, professor of linguistics at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology."There is a sensitive period in language learning, which is biologically determined. So the younger the immigrant, the better. Since this decline is only gradual, teenagers are at an advantage over adults,"she says.

There are a number of systems for grading English. The government expects immigrants to reach"ESOL Entry 3"or"B1 level", also called"Intermediate 1"in Scotland, before they can be granted citizenship. It’s equivalent to being able to hold a confident conversation and, although the government does not have a target figure, it might take 360 hours of study to achieve. George Osborne said in June following the spending review that welfare claimants who don’t speak English will have their benefits cut if th ey fail to attend language courses.

Huan Japes, deputy chief executive of English UK, a trade body for language colleges, says a rule of thumb is 360 hours, 120 hours for each of three stages, to get to the standard the government expects benefit claimants to reach. But many of the people who attend courses are visiting students rather than people settling in the UK. Immigrants tend to have very varied levels of education.

"Using 120 hours (for each stage of English fluency) is a rather traditional approach to course book learning,"says Dr Elaine Boyd, head of English language at Trinity College London."If someone is really highly motivated, they can learn really quickly. It’s common for children under the age of 11 to be very immersed and be fluent in about six months."

50．The example of Ling is given to show that.

A.it’s difficult to learn English well

B.it’s important to speak fluent English

C.many immigrants attend English classes

D.many immigrants can’t speak English in England

51．What does Mila Vulchanova mainly stress?

A.The function of the sensitive period.

B.The necessity of working hard at English.

C.The advantages children have in learning English.

D.The importance of starting learning English early.

52．What Dr Elaine Boyd says suggests that.

A.highly-motivated adults can speak good English in half a year

B.120 hours for English fluency is a standard that is a little low

C.traditional ways of learning are more beneficial to adults

D.English fluency is not so hard for immigrants to achieve

53．The author develops the passage mainly by.

A.offering experts’ views

B.providing survey data

C.listing the facts of learning English

D.giving examples of English learners

54．What can be the best title for the passage?

A.Why English is so important for immigrants?

B.What can immigrants do to speak good English?

C.When is the best time for people to study English?

D.How many hours does it take to be fluent in English?

【答案】

50．A

51．D

52．B

53．A

54．D

【解析】

50．根据第二段中的"found it difficult to learn English""But even with classes, it can be a long process to pick up the language"可知,作者举了凌女士的例子是为了说明学习英语很难。

51．根据第三段可知,Mila Vulchanova首先提出年龄是影响语言习得的最重要的因素,接着又指出青少年学语言比成年人更有优势,由此可知D项正确。

52．根据最后一段可知,Dr Elaine Boyd认为每个阶段花费120小时是一种很传统的学习方法。如果学习积极性很高的话,人们可以学得非常快。由此可推知B项正确。

53．通读全文可知,作者主要通过引用专家言论和观点的方式来展开文章,作者在文中分别引用了Mila Vulchanova, George Osborne, Huan Japes及Dr Elaine Boyd四人的观点,故A项正确。

54．根据文章内容,尤其是第一段中的"how long it takes to speak good English"可知D项作本文标题最佳。【备注】讲一口流利的英语对生活在英国的很多移民者来说是个难题。那么,究竟需要学习多长时间才能讲一口流利的英语呢?

When my par ents were alive, they weren’t well off financially. Yet they helped their two older daughters time after time. My sisters paid Mom and Dad back part of the time, but when Daddy passed away, his cash journal showed debts due from several of his children. I was not among them. I seldom borrowed money and when I did, at the beginning I set a repayment plan and stuck to it. It was a matter of pride for me.

When you think that I was raised in the same household with my brothers and sisters and had the same parents, it is hard to figure out why I was the only one who couldn’t stand to owe them — or anyone —money. Maybe it’s because I watched my parents struggle to help my older sisters out when they were in financial difficulties themselves. Maybe it’s because of that reason, I was just too proud to depend on anyone else.

These days, I am the one of those other people turn to for help when they need it. Just as I can’t stand to owe other people, I can’t stand to say no to anyone who presents a credible case of nee d. So I am what is called an"enabler". Being an enabler is an insidious (隐伏的) disorder. It starts simply enough when you help someone with an extraordinary expense created by an unusual event. Then when people find out you will provide aid, they ask you more and more and you — being a nice person —just keep giving. It’s a hard cycle to break and I personally have no clue how to escape.

I’m not angry. I’m not holding a grudge. I don’t try to tell my children or my sisters how to run their lives because they ask me for money. Yet I would be so proud of all of them if they were to make more of an effort to handle things themselves, perhaps by doing some financial planning —like planning not to spend money they don’t have!

And I don’t see why they can’t do this. After all, I’m not lassoing them and forcing them to take my money. I’m just not good at saying"no". So I ask you, what can I do when so many people around me have no shame in owing others money?

On the other hand, I am doing them a greatdisserviceby my"kindness". I remember as a child how my father always said these two things,"If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again,"and"I can’t get stuck in the fence. I’ll try to pull it down."As an enabler, I have prevented my children from learning to keep trying instead of turning to me for help. Yes, they could change their ways and learn to get along on their own, but why would they do that? Who among us would choose to be out of a car because we can’t afford to fix it when Mom will supply the money to get i t fixed? Yes, I am an enabler; and I am wronging my children by enabling them to be less than self-sufficient. I have known this for a long time but I still can’t say no.

55．The author will feel proud when.

A.her children make progress at school

B.she can help her children or her sisters

C.she can pay back the money she owed

D.her children learn to fix a car with her help

56．Why couldn’t the author stand to owe her parents’ money?

A.She thought it would be embarrassing to seek help from the old.

B.She wanted to show she was more successful than her sisters.

C.She didn’t establish a good relationship with her parents.

D.She couldn’t bear her parents’ difficult state in finance.

57．The underlined word"disservice"is closest in meaning to"".

A.favor

B.harm

C.hope

D.encouragement

58．What prevents the children from changing their ways and getting along on their own?

A.Their mother’s kind action.

B.Their financial state.

C.Their lack of creativity and courage.

D.Their traditional culture.

59．What should the author do when others seek help from her?

A.Just refuse them by saying"no".

B.Try to tell them how to run their lives.

C.Remind them to pay back her money in time.

D.Try her best to provide them with necessary help.

60．In which column of a newspaper can we find this passage?

A.Finance.

https://www.wendangku.net/doc/d28611484.html,cation.

C.Culture.

D.Life.

【答案】

55．C

56．D

57．B

58．A

59．B

60．D

【解析】

55．根据第一段最后两句"I seldom borrowed money and when I did, at the beginning I set a repayment plan and stuck to it. It was a matter of pride for me"可知,作者很少借钱,一旦借了就会从一开始就制订还钱计划并坚持执行,这让作者感到自豪。

56．根据第二段中的"... why I was the only one who couldn’t stand to owe them — or anyone —money. Maybe it’s because I watched my parents struggle to help my older sisters out when they were in financial difficulties themselves"可知,作者不愿意向父母借钱的原因是不愿意看到父母在自己经济困难的情况下仍努力地给别人提供帮助。

57．根据后文中的"As an enabler, I have prevented my children from learning to keep trying instead of turning to me for help..."可知,作者是想表明自己的这种借钱给别人的"好心"实际上对借钱的人有害。故画线词应意为"伤害"。

58．根据倒数第二段中的"...by my ‘kindness’..."及最后一段的内容可知,正是母亲善意的行为阻止了孩子改变生活方式,阻止了他们独立生活。

59．根据第五段中的"I don’t try to...how to run their lives because...Yet I would be so proud of all of them if they were to make more of an effort to handle things themselves, perhaps by doing some financial planning — like planning not to spend money they don’t have!"和倒数第二段中的"I remember as a child how my father always said these two things...As an enabler, I have prevented my children from learning to keep trying instead of turning to

me for help"以及最后一段中的"I am wronging my children..."可知,作者虽然不拒绝别人向她借钱,但她知道这样做是不好的,在其他人向她寻求帮助时,作者应该告诉他们如何经营自己的生活,故选B。

60．通读全文可知,本文作者通过自己的经历论述了经常借钱给别人是不好的及人们应该如何经营自己的生活,这是关于生活的话题,最有可能出现在报纸中的生活版块上,故选D。

【备注】作者的父母在经济状况差的情况下尽力帮助子女,作者虽然知道这种行为对被借者不利,可是她也做不到对借钱的人说"不"。

四、信息匹配：共5题

A. Exercise every day.

B. Relieve your feelings.

C. Try to notice good things.

D. Call a friend and pour your heart out.

E. Nurture yourself with good nutrition.

F. Identify troubles and express yourself.

If you feel depressed, it’s best to do something about it — depression doe sn’t just go away on its own. In addition to getting help from a doctor or therapist, here are five things you can do to feel better.

61Take a 15- to 30-minute brisk walk every day — or dance, jog, or bike if you prefer. People who are depressed may not feel much like being active. But make yourself do it anyway, for example, ask a friend to exercise with you if you need to be motivated. Once you get into the exercise habit, it won’t take long to notice a difference in your mood. In addition to getting aerobic exercise, some yoga poses can help relieve feelings of depression. Try Downward Facing Dog Pose or Legs Up the Wall Pose. Two other aspects of yoga — breathing exercises and meditation — can also help people with depression feel better.

62Depression can affect appetite. One person may not feel like eating at all, but another might overeat. If depression has affected your eating, you’ll need to be extra mindful of getting the right nourishment. Proper nutrition can influence a person’s mood and energy. So eat plenty of fruits and vegetables and get regular meals. Even if you don’t feel hungry, try to eat something light, like a piece of fruit, to keep you going.

63Try to identify any situations that have contributed to your depression. When you know what’s got you feeling blue and why, talk about it with a caring friend. Talking is a way to release the feelings and to receive some understanding. Once you air out these thoughts and feelings, turn your attention to something positive. Take action to solve problems. Ask for help if you need it. Feeling connected with friends and family can help relieve depression. It may also help them feel there is something they can do instead of just watching you hurt.

64With depression, a person’s creativi ty and sense of fun may seem blocked. Exercise your imagination, such as painting, drawing, sewing, writing, dancing, composing music, etc., and you not only get those creative juices flowing, you also loosen up some positive emotions. Take time to play with a friend or a pet, or do something fun for yourself. Find something to laugh about — a funny movie, perhaps. Laughter helps lighten your mood.

65Depression affects a person’s thoughts, making everything seem dismal(忧郁的), negative, and hopeless. If depression has you noticing only the negative, make an effort to notice the good things in life. Try to notice one thing, then try to think of one more. Consider your strengths, gifts, or blessings. Most of all, don’t forget to be patient with yourself. Depression takes time to heal.

【答案】

61．A

62．E

63．F

64．B

65．C

五、短文改错：共1题

66．Envy is destructive because it can both make people unhappy or drive them to harm an object of their envy. I once played for our school football team. One of my teammates played so very well that the coach and the other player liked him very much. I became more and more envious of him, complain that he got the coach’s praise and appreciation. Therefore, that I refused to do was pass the ball to him. Of course, due to envy of him our team suffered a lot. Lucky enough, the coach pointed out my mistakes in time. I felt very sorry and apologized on what I had done. Never did I envied others ever since then.

【答案】Envy is destructive because it can both make people unhappy or

and drive them to harm an

the

object of

their envy. I once played for our school football team. One of my teammates played so very

去掉

well that the coach

and the other player

players liked him very much. I became more and more envious of him,complain

complaining

that he got

the coach’s praise and appreciation. Therefore,that

what

I refused to do was pass the ball to him. Of course, due

to∧

my envy of him our team suffered a lot.Lucky

Luckily

enough, the coach pointed out my mistakes in time. I felt

very sorry and apologized on

for what I had done. Never did

have

I envied others ever since then.

【解析】第一处:or→and。根据固定用法both...and..."两者都"可知,此处or应改为and。

第二处:an→the。此处指"驱使他们伤害他们忌妒的对象",故可数名词object在句中表示特指,故不定冠词an 应改为定冠词。

第三处:删掉very。本句是so...that...(如此……以至于……)句型,so在此修饰副词well,故very是多余的。第四处:player→players。这里指"教练和其他运动员",而不是"教练和另外一个运动员",故用player的复数形式。

第五处:complain→complaining。逗号之后为非谓语动词短语作伴随状语,complain与其主语是逻辑上的主动关系,故complain应改为现在分词形式。

第六处:that→what。分析句子结构可知,句中的was前是个主语从句,引导词在从句中作宾语,且表示"所……的事情",故用what。

第七处:在envy前加my。根据语境可知,这里说的是"因为我对他的忌妒,我们队吃了很多苦头",故在envy之前加形容词性物主代词my。

第八处:Lucky→Luckily。句首应使用副词Luckily"幸运地"作状语。

第九处:on→for。我感到很懊悔,并为我做过的事情道了歉。apologize for sth.意为"为/因……而道歉",故on 改为for。

第十处:did→have。自那以后,我再也没有忌妒过别人。根据句中的时间状语"ever since then"和语境可知,该句应用现在完成时态。

六、书面表达：共1题

67．在一节英语课中,大家就"生活目标"这个话题进行讨论。你曾在网络上看到John Ruskin所说的名言"Living without an aim is like sailing without a compass.",请根据下列要点用英语写一篇100~120个词的短文:

1.解释这句话的含义;

2.用具体的事例阐述你的看法。

注意:短文中,不得以任何形式透露地区、学校、同学姓名等真实信息。

【答案】Living without an aim is like sailing without a compass, which means that everyone should have his own aim and follow the aim to achieve his dream in the future. If there is no aim in our lives, like sailing without a compass, we will get lost and go in the wrong direction.

Last term, because I failed in my final math examination, I felt so disappointed that I decided to give it up. However, my teacher offered me several detailed approaches and advised me to set a short-term goal to improve my math. Finally, I worked harder than ever and made great progress in my math.

In my opinion, success consists in a series of goals. Therefore, we should remember to make our targets clear and spare no effort to realize our dreams.

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