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1、高三上学期第四次周考英语试题 2014.10.9第一节完形填空（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分） 阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从115各题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 In order to reduce cost, local school board officials are discussing whether or not to continue providing money for after-school programs. 1 , there should be no discussion about whether or not t
2、o continue paying for them. After-school programs are 2 . In many cities, lots of 3 have jobs, and they work long hours. So whos taking care of the kids until Mom or Dad gets home? A major benefit of after-school programs is 4 . They keep children occupied, and 5 children usually stay out of trouble
3、. Besides, after-school programs provide educational, cultural, and personal 6 . In terms of education, research has shown that students who participate in after-school programs have a better 7 , and as a result, they attend class regularly, get better grades, and have a(n) 8 chance of graduating fr
4、om high school. Also, after-school programs can 9 field trips to concerts, museums, and places that show the history of our city for 10 purposes. In after-school programs, young people may find out what theyre really 11 in and decide on a future career. While theyre doing a science project or prepar
5、ing for a dance performance, students can develop their creativity and 12 skills. Many programs give students the chance to work together on a team. Sure, after-school programs cost money, but theyre worth every dollar. Besides, help is always 13 . Our school board can apply for funds（资金） from the g
6、overnment and ask for 14 from local business groups .Theres no good reason to 15 programs that benefit our children. 1. A. Especially B. Hopefully C. Actually D. Similarly2. A. fundamental B. useless C. convenient D. expensive3. A. children B. officials C. students D. parents4. A. knowledge B. money
7、 C. safety D. happiness5. A.busy B. young C. lonely D .poor6. A. backgrounds B advantages C. abilities D. views7. A. attitude B. look C. future D. result8. A. slight B. equal C. increased D. unique9. A. suggest B. offer C. gain D. evaluate10. A. musical B. historical C. professional D. cultural11. A
8、. interested B. involved C. stuck D. included12. A. language B. research C. teamwork D. computer13. A. valuable B. available C. necessary D. legal14. A. permission B. employment C. information D. support15. A. bring B. expect C. develop D. reduce 阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填
9、空，并将答案填写在答题卷标号为1625的相应位置上。 Orville and Wilbur Wright were the two American brothers that invented the first airplane .They started out as bicycle repairmen. Soon, they became interested in different types of machines and began to learn 16 the machines worked. They observed birds flying 17 (get) idea
10、s, as well as read about other inventors attempts to make aircraft. In 1900, the brothers completed their first design of a kite glider(滑翔机) and tested 18 in North Carolina. They tested kite gliders both with and without 19 pilot. Finally, in 1903, the first engine-powered Wright Flyer 20 (invent).
11、The Wright Flyer I had a gas engine and wooden propellers(螺旋桨). After they 21 (continue) improved it upon earlier designs, the brothers successfully received a patent(专利) in 1906 22 their Flying Machine. Modern airplanes today are very different 23 the first Flying Machine. They fly faster, are much
12、 larger, and have television sets built in for passengers 24 (enjoy). Some planes have seats 25 lie flat to become beds and on the very newest planes, passengers can even use the Internet!II阅读（共两节，满分50分） 第一节阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）A My first wife and I only had one child. It might have been nice to h
13、ave more. I would have liked a son, but we just had Carmen. I see her as my best friend. I think she always comes to me first if she has a problem. We have the same sense of humour and share many interests, except that shes crazy about animals, obsessed with them-she has always had dogs, cats, and h
14、orses in her life. We were closest when she was about four, which I think is a wonderful age for a child. Thats when they need their parents most. But as soon as Carmen went to school, she seemed to grow up and grow apart from her family, and any father finds it difficult with a teenage daughter. Sh
15、e was very moody and had an odd group of friends. There was an endless stream of strange young men coming to our house. I remember once got annoyed with her in front of her friends and she didnt talk to me for days. Ive always wanted the best for her. We sent her to a good school, but she wasnt happ
16、y there. She left because she wanted to become an actress, so with my connections I got her into a drama school, but she didnt like that either. She worked for a while doing small roles in films, but she must have found it boring although she never really said why. She got married a few years ago, h
17、er husbands a vet. They must be happy because they work together, and she loves animals. We have the same tastes in books and music. When she was younger, I used to take her to the opera-thats my passion-but she cant have liked it very much because she hasnt come with me for years. I dont think she
18、goes to the cinema or watches TV much. She might watch my films, but I dont know. Its not the kind of thing she talks to me about. Im very pleased to have Carmen. Shes a good daughter, but I dont think she likes my new wife very much because she doesnt visit us very often. Im looking forward to bein
19、g a grandfather one day. I hope shell have a son.26. Which is TRUE about the author according to the passage? A. He is disappointed with his first wife. B. His daughter treats him as her best friend. C. He and Carmen dont have much in common. D. He doesnt seem to be an animal lover.27. What does the
20、 author think of getting along with his daughter? A. Its easier for him to get along with her when she was 4. B. He couldnt take care of her after she went to school. C. He tried very hard to get along well with her friends. D. He once got very angry because she didnt talk to him.28. By saying wante
21、d the best for her, the author means that_. A. he had done everything he could for Carmen B. he was sad when Carmen wasnt happy at school C. he never asked Carmen why she gave up drama D. he was pleased that Carmen married her husband29. What can be inferred about the author and Carmen from Paragrap
22、h 5? A. They were both interested in books and music and opera. B. The author greatly influenced her daughters hobbies. C. The author was probably a famous TV presenter. D. The author didnt know much about Carmens hobbies. 30. According to the author, Carmen was_. A. grateful to her father B. quite
23、lazy at school C. happy to get married D. eager to have a sonB If you hear the sound of a mobile phone beeping in a bag or pocket, you could be forgiven for thinking that someone has received a text message. But nowadays there are so many different ways of messaging someone that it could spell the d
24、eath of the traditional text as we know it. Text messaging, or texting, is the art of sending a short, electronic message between two mobile phones or tablets(平板电脑) But in the last few years, messaging in this manner has been on the decline. The rise of smartphones and tablets has seen an increase i
25、n the use of instant messaging apps(应用程序)， which offer a cheap alternative to conventional texts. Using wireless internet connections or mobile data networks, people can send limitless numbers of instant messages to their friends for very little cost. Unlike traditional mobile texts, the user usuall
26、y only has to pay to download the app once, after which each message they send is free. Web developers soon got the message. Instant messaging apps have become popular all over the world. WhatsApp in America and Europe, WeChat in China and KakaoTalk in South Korea are but a few which have attracted
27、hundreds of millions of people, who use the apps to chat to their friends in real time. These apps allow people to send picture messages for free-something which previously was quite costly. Research firm Informa said that almost 19 billion messages were sent per day using chat apps in 2012, compare
28、d with 17.6 billion SMS(short message service) texts. And it expects the chat app market to grow t0 50 billion per day by 2014. So does this really mean the end for communication by text? Pamela Clark-Dickson from Informa doesnt think so. She says that there are a considerable number of people who u
29、se normal mobile phones, particularly in developing countries, who prefer the SMS messaging tool: They dont have mobile data plans, so there is an awfully big base of mobile phone users who are still going to find that SMS is the best messaging experience for them for a while.33. What does the under
30、lined part got the message probably mean? A. knew what people liked B. received instant messages C. became very popular D. used the apps to chat34. What can be inferred from the last paragraph? A. People wont use communication by text someday. B. People in developing countries are considerate. C. Pe
31、ople dont use smart phones in developing countries. D. People can use SMS without any mobile data plans.35. What is best title for the passage? A. SMS Texts B. Smart Phones C. Trends in Messaging D. Instant Message AppsC Being honest are fundamental requirements if you want to grow spiritually and f
32、ollow your true destination of personal development. Its not simply about being honest with people. While that will make you a better person and a more accepted one its more importantly about being honest with yourself. Living your life honestly means that youve decided to live openly and to show yo
33、ur true self to others and that you can be relied upon to be trustworthy. On the other hand, dishonesty is all about shade and concealment and living your life in dark corners. When youre dishonest, it means that you remain living in the dark and cannot grow spiritually. Honesty produces trust-trust
34、 in ourselves and in all those around us. Trust in turn produces confidence which we all need to overcome lifes problems and which also encourages us to take risks in order to achieve our goals. Youll have no doubt heard expressions such as what goes around, comes around and you get back, what you g
35、ive out in life and thats very true. If you dont live your lives honestly, you can be assured that the people youll attract will turn out to be very similar to you and its therefore unavoidable that one day you11 be on the receiving end of someones dishonest actions or words. There may be situations
36、 where telling the whole truth causes you to bring a lot of pain on somebody else. For example, John may have told Paul that he cant go on a weekend fishing trip with him because he has a family commitment arranged that weekend. You know differently and that the real reason John isnt going is becaus
37、e he hates Paul. When Paul asks you if you know whether the reason is true, what do you say? Well, in situations like this, its often better to be economical(经济的) with the truth. You might say that you dont know why John cant go or that you think he has something on that weekend. Of course, this isn
38、t telling the complete truth but you are sparing Pauls feelings on something that wont, after all, have strong influence on Pauls future.36. If you want to grow spiritually, it is best for you to_. A. follow your destination B. be true to yourself C. plan your personal development D. accept honest p
39、eople as衔ends 37. What does a dishonest man probably do? A. He keeps all his things secret. B. He doesnt want to be trustworthy. C. He depends much on others. D. He stops growing any taller. 38. The passage tells us that if you choose to live a dishonest life, you will_. A. suffer from dishonesty B.
40、 become very attractive C. influence honest people D. have attractive friends 39. The example in the last paragraph is used to prove that_. A. we should always tell the truth B. John is not a trustworthy person C. telling lies causes pain on someone else D. sometimes we cant be completely honest 40.
41、 What is the main idea of the passage? A. We should be economical with the truth. B. People can gain from dishonesty. C. Honesty helps you develop. D. Trust produces confidence.D Ever get that feeling youre being watched? Well, if youre a dog-owner, you may have a point. Dogs are able to watch peopl
42、es interactions with one another to determine who holds yummier treats, according to a new study. This study joins others that show dogs are good observers of human behaviors and feelings. It offers evidence dogs use information not only from peoples direct interactions with them, but also their int
43、eractions with one another. In the study, dogs watched a man ask two women for some of their corns. Both women gave the man corns when he asked, but in response to one woman, the man showed his enthusiasm and said the corns were so delicious. In response to the other woman, he gave the corns back an
44、d called them gross (in Spanish; the study was conducted in Argentina). After these interactions, the man left and an assistant holding the dog let the dog go. While many dogs didnt approach either woman, the dogs that did have a preference tended to prefer the woman with the yummier food. Well, eit
45、her way, you can be sure Fluffs is keeping an eye on you, to the best of her ability. The study was published in the journal PLOS One.41. What does the study mentioned in Paragraph l show? A. Dogs prefer yummier foods. B. Dogs like to copy humans behavior. C. Dogs can interact with humans easily. D. Dogs can read human actions and feelings.42. What does the underlined word gross probably mean? A. Disgusting. B. Healthy. C. Yummy. D. Hot.43. Which is on
