（整理版高中英语）高三英语上学期25分钟限时阅读天天练第12天.doc

高三英语上学期25分钟限时阅读天天练第12天I完形填空 He drove after drinking alcohol, having a severe accident and had to get his arms removed. Since then, he has had to 36 on his younger brother, who became his shadow, never leaving him alone for years. Except for writing with his toes, he was totally unable to do 37 else. As the two brothers grew up together, they had their own problems and would often 38 . Finally, his younger brother went away and lived 39 , leaving him heartbroken and at a loss what to do.40 , a misfortune befell(降临) a girl. One night she was preparing dinner when the kerosene light on the stove was overturned, 41 in a fire which took her hands away. Having decidedly 42 her sisters willingness to help her, she determined to be thoroughly43 . At school, she always studied hard. Most of all she learned to be self-reliant. “I am lucky. Though my 44 are broken, my heart can still fly. She wrote in her blog. One day, the young man and the girl were both invited to a(n) 45 program. The boy told the television hostess about his 46 future, whereas the girl was full of 47 for her life. They were both asked to write something on a piece of paper with their 48. The boy: My younger brothers arms are my arms. The girl: Broken wings, flying heart. They had both gone through the same ordeal(痛苦经历), but their different 49 determined the nature of their lives. As seems the case, 50 disasters can strike our lives at any time. How you handle the 51 when faced with it is the true 52 of your character. If you choose to 53 or escape from the ordeal, it will follow you wherever you go. But if you decide to be strong, the 54 will turn out to be fortune on which new 55 will arise.36. A. live B. stand C. rely D. assist37. A. something B. everything C. nothing D. anything38. A. quarrel B. share C. support D. dislike39. A. happily B. lonely C. separately D. disappointedly40. A. Unfortunately B. Unexpectedly C. Similarly D. Naturally41. A. leading B. bringing C. causing D. resulting42. A. turned to B. turned down C. turned off D. turned against43. A. alone B. free C. independent D. successful44. A. arms B. wings C. dreams D. promises45. A. interview B. radio C. sports D. health46. A. hopeful B. uncertain C. bright D. miserable47. A. calmness B. enthusiasm C. patience D. excitement48. A. hands B. strength C. toes D. mouths49. A. characters B. desires C. opinions D. attitudes50. A. unexpected B. passive C. rough D. serious51. A. emergency B. misfortune C. difficulty D. accident52. A. test B. reflection C. display D. problem53. A. ignore B. resist C. complain D. suffer54. A. problem B. result C. failure D. hardship55. A. solution B. ways C. rewards D. hopes II阅读理解 A Monkeys are very similar to us in many ways. Most have ten fingers and ten toes, and brains much like ours. In fact, Charles Darwins theory of evolution says that monkey and humans share a common ancestor. We enjoy watching them because they often act like us, and we also love to use many expressions about monkeys in almost every language. This is why many monkey expressions are about tricky people or playful acts.Monkeyshine is one of the expressions to show tricks or foolish acts. The meaning is clear if you have ever watched a group of monkeys playfully chasing each other: pulling tails, stealing food, doing tricks.Monkeying around with something means that you do not know what you are doing. When you feel like doing something but have no firm idea of what to do, you are monkeying around. It is just a way to pass the time.Monkey business usually means secret, maybe illegal activities. You may come across a new report that there is monkey business involved in building the new airport, with some officials getting secret payments from builders.Monkey suits are common names for clothes or uniforms soldiers wear. In earlier years in many American cities, you would find men playing musical band organs on the street. Dancing to the music would be the mans small monkey that was dressed in a tight-fitting, colorful jacket similar to a military uniform. So, people began to call a military uniform a monkey suit.56. Which of the following is NOT true about the similarities between human and monkey?A. Most monkeys have ten fingers and toes.B. Monkeys have the same brains as humans.C. Monkeys often act like humans in many ways.D. Monkeys are humansclosest relatives in species.57. According to the passage, an idle wander on the street can be described as_.A. monkeyshine B. monkeying aroundC. a monkey suit D. monkey business58. Monkey suits are commonly used to call military uniforms because they _.A. are created particularly for soldiersuniforms.B. are originally designed for American soldiers.C. share typical features with military uniforms.D. make American soldiers look like monkeys.59. Most monkey expressions are _A. used only in western cultures. B. used on some formal occasions.C. about tricks and naughtiness. D. about terrible funny behaviors. B NO PLANS FOR THE HOLIDAYS?Special Story Time for All Lower Primary PupilsSCHOOL LIBRARYREADING ROOM2 p. m-3 p. mJune 6Mr. Stephen Keene will impress you with stories from his famous New Kids Next Block series.FREE ADMISSION(入场费) LEARN HOW TO PLAY THE GUITAR IN 4 EASY LESSONS!Venue: Music RoomTime: 9 a. m-12 p. mDates: June 6, 13, 20, 27Instructor: Miss Katsumi from JapanFees: $ 40 for 4 lessons *($ 20 for members of the school band and school choir)Register with Mrs. Mary Mi, the Choir Mistress, NOW.*It is compulsory(强制性的) for students who sing up to attend ALL four lessons. JOIN THE GEOGRAPHY CLUBS TWILIGHT CRUISE(黄昏巡游)June 19, 5 p. m-8 p. m View Singapores wonderful skyline by night.Cruise past Kusu Island and Pulau Tekukor (Dove Island)Enjoy a great dinner under the starlit sky.HURRY! VACANCIES(空缺) ONLY FOR THE 1ST 20 PUPILS WHO SING UP. *Get your consent forms(同意书) from Miss Yu and return the forms with your payment($20) by 30 May.* If there are more than 20 pupils interested in the cruise, priority (优先权) will be given to Geography Club.60. A pupil who prefers not to spend any money can go for_. A. the cruise B. story time C. the school choir D. the guitar lessons61 Who will conduct the guitar lessons? A. The band instructor. B. The choir mistress. C. An invited guest. D. Mr. Stephen Keene.62. To go for the cruise, pupils need to _. A. be Geography Club members B. pay $30 C. know how to swim D. have some form filled63. If a pupil is going away for the holidays with his /her family from June 1 to June 7, he/she can still go for_.A. the cruise B. story time C. the school band D. the guitar lessons语言知识点滴积累 New words _ New phrases_ New sentences_36-40 CDACC 41-45 DBCAA 46-50 BBCDA 51-55 BACDD56-59 BBCC 60-63 BCDA