高三英語月適應(yīng)性練習(xí)A卷

1、2017高三英語10月適應(yīng)性練習(xí)A卷第卷第一部分 聽力（共兩節(jié)，滿分30分）略第二部分 閱讀理解（共兩節(jié)，滿分40分）第一節(jié) （共15小題；每小題2分，滿分30分）閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的四個選項（A、B、C和D）中，選出最佳選項，并在答題卡上將該項涂黑。ADo you know how Uncle Sam became the popular symbol of the United States? Some historians believe that he is based on a real person, Samuel Wilson. During the War of 1812

2、, Wilson sold meat to American troops. Wilson labeled the meat barrels (桶) US. This meant that it was for the army. At that time, US was not used to mean "United States". An officer asked what the US on the barrels meant. A soldier replied, "Uncle Sam", meaning Samuel Wilson. The

3、 Uncle Sam image (形象) today shows a man with a beard, a stars and stripes (星條旗) top hat, and a suit. Thomas Nast created this image in about 1838. It represented the government in Nast's political cartoons. Some people believe that Nast based his image on Dan Rice, a popular entertainer. Rice pe

4、rformed while wearing a top hat and suit. Others think it was James M. Flagg that drew the most famous image of Uncle Sam in 1917, during World War I. It shows a serious man pointing a finger at the viewer and says "Uncle Sam wants you". Flagg drew this enduring image to encourage American

5、s to join the U.S. Army. It has been used for this purpose ever since.Today, Uncle Sam is a symbol of the United States that is recognized around the world.21. The underlined word “ enduring ” in the fourth paragraph is closest in meaning to “_”. A. short-lived B. long-lasting C. painful D. scary 22

6、. What can be inferred from the passage?A. Uncle Sams top hat and suit reflect the American flag.B. Uncle Sam is an officer from the American army. C. Opinions differ about how Uncle Sam became a national symbol.D. The Uncle Sam symbol is the best of all American symbols.23. Which of the following c

7、an best sum up the passage?A. Over time, the image of Uncle Sam came to represent the United States. B. There are many symbols of the United States, including Uncle Sam.C. Uncle Sam is a national symbol that is recognized around the United States.D. The name Uncle Sam was in

8、vented during the War of 1821.BI used to be an average student in Bohunt High School until I took Dr. Whitworths class. He was such a life-changer to me that I left that class determined never to underachieve again. He not only taught me to perform better and achieve more success than expected, he,

9、more importantly, taught me to think. He convinced me, as much by example as words that it was my moral obligation(義務(wù)) to do so and to serve others.Neither of us could know how our relationship would evolve over the years. When I came back to Bohunt to teach English, I worked for Dr. Whitworth, the

10、department chair. My discussion with him was like graduate seminars in adolescent development, classroom management and school leadership.After several years, I was named department chair, and our relationship shifted again. I thought that it might be awkward chairing the department, since all of my

11、 former English teachers were still there, but Dr. Whitworth supported me throughout. As the former chair, he knew when to give me advice about curriculum, texts and personnel, and when to let me chart my own course.In 1997, I needed his opinion about leaving Bohunt to become principal at another sc

12、hool. If he had asked me to stay at Bohunt, I might have. Instead, he encouraged me to seize the opportunity.Five years ago, I became the principal of Bohunt. Once again, Dr. Whitworth was there for me, letting me know that I could count on him. I have learned from him that great teachers have an in

13、exhaustible (用不完的) wealth of lessons to teach.24. What can we learn about the author from the first paragraph？A. He was a student who was good at thinking before Dr. Whitworth became his teacher.B. He was neither very good nor very bad before Dr. Whitworth became his teacher.C. He hated Dr. Whitwort

14、hs teaching methods and became an underachiever.D. He used to take Dr. Whitworths class instead and they got along well.25. What did the author mean by the underlined “our relationship shifted” in the third paragraph？A. They chaired the department together.B. They became teacher and student again.C.

15、 They were colleagues and he worked for Dr. Whitworth.D. They were colleagues and Dr. Whitworth worked for him.26. How is the story developed?A. In time order. B. In space order.C. By giving examples. D. By comparison.27. Where does this passage possibly come from?A. An advertisement. B. A science m

16、agazine. C. An autobiography. D. A book review.CFreecycle began as a grass roots movement that is now used by people all over the world. Freecycle is both a concept and a network. Though the concept of freecycling is much older, the network began in 2003 in Tucson, Arizona with only a few dozen peop

17、le. Today, The Freecycle Network is a non-profit organization serving to help people and reduce the amount of waste going into landfills across the globe. The concept behind freecycling is finding new uses for old things rather than throwing them out. Sometimes household items and appliances are rep

18、laced even though there are plenty of uses left in them. The primary rule of freecycling is that the item has to be given away, not sold. Taking old, usable items has several benefits, but finding someone to take used items can be difficult. When The Freecycle Network was established in 2003, it bec

19、ame possible for people to use the power of the Internet to further this concept. People from all over the globe can join The Freecycle Network and post their requests to give or take a specific item. The Freecycle Network is primarily sponsored（發(fā)起）by Waste Management and the Recycle America Allianc

20、e and has groups around the world including Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany, and many other countries. There are hundreds of thousands of members around the world and many of them are trying to make a difference. By creating a central place for people to check for freecycle items in t

21、heir area, it is easier for people to find free, used stuff and the number of items going into landfills is also reduced.28. What is the concept behind freecycling? A. To make full use of old things. B. To make old things last longer. C. To make money by using old things.D. To prevent waste harming

22、the environment.29. Which of the following is TRUE about The Freecycle Network? A. It was started by the government. B. People all over the world can join its network.C. The concept of freecycling wasnt known until 2003. D. It has earned a lot of money since the network started.30. What can we infer

23、 from the second paragraph? A. It's easy to find a new use for old things. B. A few people are willing to take old things. C. Freecycling cant exist without the Internet. D. The Internet makes the concept of freecycling more popular.31. The passage is mainly about _. A. how to develop the concep

24、t of freecycling. B. what use can be made of old things. C. how to join the Freecycle Network. D. what the Freecycle Network is.DTokyo With wages across Asia rising, Japan is gradually losing its appeal as a destination for foreign workers. The number of foreign workers in Japan is on track to top 1

25、 million by the end of this year, but this trend may not last, even if the country adopts a more welcoming immigration policy.One reason is that South Korea and Taiwan are fast gaining on Japan in terms of wages and other working conditions for foreign workers. Another is that job opportunities are

26、improving in China, a major source of overseas workers in Japan.The owner of a long-established Chinese restaurant in Tokyos Akasaka district is already feeling the effects of these changes.When he was looking for a new part-time worker recently, a young Chinese application demanded a monthly wage o

27、f 300000 yen($2833), twice the amount he has traditionally paid such employees.“I cant afford monthly wages that high,” the owner grumbled (抱怨).The applicant said the restaurants current pay level is not different from what he could earn back in China. The average monthly income of workers in Shangh

28、ai reached 5451 yuan ($813) in 2014 and has continued to rise.Rising wages in China are also affecting rural Japan, where a shrinking working-age population is causing serious problems. Chinese nationals once accounted for more than 70% of foreign workers here. But the minimum monthly wage for full-

29、time workers there is about 110000 yen, not much different from pay levels in urban areas of China.32. Why is Japan losing its attraction to foreign workers?A. Because the economy of Japan has serious problems.B. Because Japan adopted a more welcoming immigration policy.C. Because China restricts it

30、s citizens from working in Japan.D. Because employers in Japan cant afford higher wages.33. The current pay level of the Chinese restaurant mentioned in the passage is most probably _. A. 90000 yen B. 150000 yen C. 190000 yen D. 300000 yen 34. According to the passage, what is causing serious proble

31、ms in rural Japan?A. The number of people in working age is declining.B. The working conditions in rural Japan is much worse than large cities.C. Chinese workers are so greedy that they often demand high wages.D. Workers from urban areas of China dont like living in the countryside.35. What does the

32、 passage suggest?A. Workers from South Korea and Taiwan are leaving Japan.B. Working conditions in China is now better than Japan.C. The average income of workers is increasing in China.D. Japanese people fear that Chinese workers will take their jobs.第二節(jié)（共5小題；每小題2分，滿分10分）根據(jù)短文內(nèi)容，從短文后的選項中選出能填入空白處的最佳選

33、項。選項中有兩項為多余選項。Each year, millions of people go abroad to work, study, or travel. Its a great way to find out what life is like in another part of the world! Youre probably hoping to make new friends and learn about the culture in your host county, everything from attitudes and beliefs to social cust

34、oms and popular foods. 36 Homesickness, stress, fear, and confusion are all symptoms of culture shock. 37 Its OK to have those feelings, but the following are some tips to help you handle the challenges that you will face. Dont expect to be perfect.You may feel frustrated that you have culture shock

35、, especially since you probably spent so much time preparing for your trip. No matter how much information you read, or how well you speak the host language, it is natural to feel upset sometimes. 38 Have an open mind.Its certainly OK to feel frustration or confusion in your new surroundings. 39 Don

36、t think of the host as a better man or a worse man just a different man. Youll be more willing to try new things. Participate.This is obvious, but everybody needs to be reminded. Just watching life go on around you isnt good enough. 40 Dont worry about making mistakes; people in your host country wi

37、ll generally be very understanding and willing to help if you have questions.Your experience abroad is a unique and special time in your life, one that youll never forget. If you follow our suggestions, youll be able to handle it well, and have a wonderful time. Good luck.A. You really need to try n

38、ew things for yourself.B. Yu should adjust yourself to new surroundings.C. Try not to form an opinion about the new culture too soon.D. If you give yourself some time, things will gradually get easier.E. At first, you may feel like getting on the plane and heading home.F. People often feel homesick,

39、 stressful and confused when living abroad.G. But constantly having to deal with new situations can be tiring, even stressful.第三部分 英語知識運(yùn)用（共兩節(jié)，滿分45分）第一節(jié) 完形填空（共20小題；每小題1.5分，滿分30分）閱讀下面短文，從短文后各題所給的四個選項（A、B、C和D）中，選出可以填入空白處的最佳選項，并在答題卡上將該項涂黑。Everybody might make mistakes or do something wrong. However, it&

40、#39;s never easy to 41 you are wrong because it takes great courage. We all need to know the art of 42 . Think how often you've done wrong and made mistakes. Then count how many times you've expressed clearly you were 43 or embarrassed for your silly 44 . You can't go to bed with an easy

41、 mind 45 you do nothing about it. A doctor friend, Mr Lied, told me about a man who came to him with a variety of 46 : headaches, heart trouble and insomnia(失眠癥). But after some careful exams, Mr. Lied found nothing 47 with him and said, "If you don't tell me what's 48 you, I can't

42、help you. " The man admitted he was 49 his brother of his possessions and he was 50 about his dishonesty. Then and there the clever doctor made the man write to his brother and return his 51 . As soon as the 52 was put into the post box, the man suddenly cried 53 ."Thank you," he said

43、 to the doctor, "I think I've got 54 ." An apology can not only 55 a broken relationship, but also make it 56 . If youre able to 57 of someone who should be 58 an apology from you, do something about it in no time. Remember: It's never too 59 to mend so long as you want to 60 the r

44、elationship between you and the people around.41A. agreeB. promiseC. permit D. admit42A. honestyB. apologyC. encouragementD. mistake43A. delightedB. excitedC. sorryD. confused44A. speechesB. mistakesC. appearanceD. behavior45A. if B. whetherC. unlessD. although46A. questionsB. reasonsC. complaintD.

45、signs47A. special B. importantC. wrongD. valuable48A. excitingB. troubling C. terrifyingD. hurting49A. cheatingB. robbingC. accusingD. reminding50A. concerned B. angryC. curiousD. guilty51A. moneyB. bookC. troubleD. apology52A. letterB. pencil C. paperD. money53A. worriedlyB. excitedlyC. sadlyD. hop

46、elessly54A. madB. sickC. wellD. sad55A. comfortB. affectC. ruinD. save56A. widerB. largerC. strongerD. further57A. ridB. tellC. thinkD. speak58A. taken B. benefitedC. madeD. given59A. lateB. hardC. easyD. early60A. destroyB. promoteC. correctD. found 第II卷第三部分 英語知識運(yùn)用（共兩節(jié)，滿分45分）第二節(jié) （共10小題；每小題1.5分，滿分15

47、分）閱讀下面材料，在空白處填入適當(dāng)?shù)膬?nèi)容（1個單詞）或括號內(nèi)單詞的正確形式。將答案填寫在答題卡的相應(yīng)位置。 Nothing can compare to the warm hug of a person, but when there is no one else around, this little Japanese 61 (invent) can do the job quite well. It 62 (call) the "tranquility chair", 63 back is shaped like giant human doll with a 64 (

48、friend) face and long arms that can wrap around you in an affectionate hug. The chair is the product of a Japanese company. "It makes you feel safe," said 65 spokesman in that company. " 66 it is specially designed for the old, anyone can use it. " Given that a quarter of Japan&#

49、39;s population is 67 (current) over the age of 65, and the number is expected to rise to 40% 68 the coming decades, the tranquility chair is really quite suitable for the Japanese market. The company has also come up with a similar product like " Life Rhythm Dolls ", which are programmed

50、69 (remind) the users to take their medicine on time. Meanwhile, the spokesman explained that the hugging chair is also designed to help dementia (癡呆) patients as well as people 70 (suffer) from anxiety, fear or uncontrollable anger.第四部分 寫作（共兩節(jié)，滿分35分）第一節(jié) 短文改錯（共10小題；每小題1分，滿分10分）假定英語課上老師要求同桌之間交換修改作文，請

51、你修改你同桌寫的以下作文。文中共有10處語言錯誤，每句中最多有兩處。每處錯誤僅涉及一個單詞的增加、刪除或修改。增加：在缺詞處加一個漏字符號（），并在其下面寫出該加的詞。刪除：把多余的詞用斜線（）劃掉。修改：在錯的詞下劃一橫線，并在該詞下面寫出修改后的詞。注意：1. 每處錯誤及其修改均僅限一詞；2. 只允許修改10處，多者（從第11處起）不計分。Do you read reviews after you see a movie? I used to do that, but I usually regret. I read so much about a movie on advance tha

52、t I often ended up not go to see it at all. The writers point out everything that's wrong with the film, but seldom mentions anything good about them. They also tell many things and even the ending of the movie. Lately I have changed way I choose movies to watch. I read reviews afterwards. What's importance to me is that I don't watch