2013年高三英语5月份百题精练（1）.doc

2013年5月份百题精练（1）英语试题第三部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。ABongos was a happy, artistic girl She had one big ambition to play the drums in a bandBut one big obstacle lay in her wayTo be good enough to play in a band, Brenda had to practice a lot, but she lived next - door to a lot of old peopleMany of them are sickShe knew that the sound of beating drums would really get on their nervesSo, she had tried playing in the strangest places: a basement, a kitchen, and even in a shower But there was always someone it would annoyOne day, while watching a science documentary on TV, she heard that sound cannot travel in space, because there's no airAt that moment, Brenda Bongos decided to become a sort of musical astronautWith the help of a lot of time, books and work, Brenda built a space bubbleThis was a big glass ball connected to a machine which sucked out all the air inside All that would be left inside was a drum kit（成套设备） and a chair Brenda got into the space suit she had made, entered the bubble, turned on the machine, and played those drums like a wild childIt wasn't long before Brenda Bongos came very famousMany people came to see her play in her space bubbleShortly afterwards she came out of the bubble and stated giving concertsHer fame spread so much that the government suggested that she be part of a unique space journeyFinally, Brenda was a real musical astronaut, and had gone far beyond her first ambition of playing drums in a bandYears later, when asked how she had achieved all this, she thought for a moment, and said: "If those old people next-door hadn't mattered so much to me, I wouldn't have found a solution, and none of this would have ever happened"56Why did Brenda try to play in the strangest places?ABecause she didn't want others to hear her playBBecause she didn't mean to disturb othersCBecause she didn't have her own roomDBecause she didn't like her neighbors57Brenda started to give concerts Aafter she practiced in her space bubbleBwhen she became part of the unique space journeyCafter she became a real musical astronautDwhen people came to see her in the space bubble58Brenda became famous because Ashe was good at music and scienceBshe became a real musical astronautCshe invented a special way of practiceDshe played well and had a talent59It can be inferred from the text that “ ” AHe laughs best who laughs lastBIt' s never too old to learnCTwo heads are better than oneDOne good turn deserves anotherBCelebrate the arts at HarvardARTS FIRST: April 28May l, 2012 Experience non-stop art ! Over 200 performances, exhibitions, films, and multimedia presentations Highlighting student and faculty creativity at Harvard Schedule of events: wwwofafasharvard, edu/arts, or call 617 495 8676 to request a program guideJoin us in honoring Susan Meiselas, winner of the 2012 Harvard Arts MedalPhotographer Susan Meiselas will be awarded the Arts Medal by President Drew Gilpin Faust and will take part in a conversation organized by John LithgowFriday, April 29, 4 pmNew College Theatre, 1012 Holyoke St, CambridgeAdmission free: tickets required Those who receive this announcement may request up to two tickets by emailing wwwofafasharvard, edu/arts or calling 617 495 8676Please indicate one or two tickets, and reply by April 2560How long will Harvard ARTS FIRST FESTIVAL last?AFor two days BFor three days CFor four days DFor five days61Who is a photographer?ASusan MeiselasBDrew Gilpin FaustCJohn LithgowDHolyoke Johnson62What do you know about the event at New College Theatre?APeople must buy tickets for itBEveryone can go to itCIt begins at 10 am on April 29DOne can get two tickets at mostCAbout l,500 years ago the Japanese imported many aspects of Chinese culture :the writing system, political institutions, and perhaps the most important, Buddhism Buddhist priests were expected to eat only vegetables, and tofu, made from the soybean, was a very important food in their dietWhen Buddhism was introduced from China, tofu was also brought to JapanTofu developed in different ways in China and JapanWhile the Chinese often changed thetaste of tofu by mixing it with strongly - flavored vegetables or meat, the Japanese preferred to eat it using only a simple sauce Even now, traditional Japanese cooking preserves the original delicacy of tofu, though the way it is served may change from season to season In summer, for example, it is simply served cold, while in winter it is often eaten as part of a hot dishThe soybean was introduced to the West in the 18th century, but little interest was taken in it Only scientists recognized its high food valueDuring the Second World War, when meat was in short supply, the US government encouraged the American people to eat soybean productsHowever, they never became very popular and, after the war, interest in them dropped off as the supply of meat became plentiful againIn recent years, people in the West have become increasingly aware of the dangers of eating too much animal fat, and as a result, they have turned more and more to soybean products This is mainly because the soybean provides almost the same food value as meat, and in addition it is a lot more healthful Much of the margarine （人造黄油） ,salad oil and cooking oil in daily use is now produced from soybean oilTofu, a representative soybean product and originally one of the main foods in the diet of Chinese priests, is considered to be one of the healthiest foods available to man63Tofu came to Japan together with Buddhism because _ .ABuddhist priests ate tofu rather than vegetablesBit was a very important food in the diet of Buddhist priestsC the religion came to Japan together with political institutionsDthe religion was the most important aspect of Chinese culture64How are Japanese tofu dishes different from Chinese tofu dishes?AThey are preserved in the original tasteBThey are served the same way throughout the year,CThey have a better taste than Chinese tofu dishesDThey have a greater variety than Chinese tofu dishes65The Western people become interested in tofu and other soybean products because .A they have become tired of eating meatBmeat has become too expensive to buyCthese products are more readily availableD eating too much animal fat is considered unhealthyD"Colour" and "color" , "favourite" and "favorite""- Have you ever wondered why Americans spell those words without a "u"? Is it because they are lazy?Of course notIn fact, the difference in spelling was created by Noah Webster（17581843） He is a teacher who reformed English to make American identity strongerLinguists celebrated his 250th birthday on October 16,2008After the Revolutionary War（17751783） , Webster believed that Americans should have their own dictionary, rather than rely on British versionsHe dropped the British "u" in some wordsAnd he changed "centre" into "center" for children to learn English by spelling words more like they soundedWebster wasnt shy about expressing his opinionsIn defining（定义） preposterous （unreasonable） , he wrote: "A Republican government in the hands of females is preposterous"Webster spent 28 years on the project before completing the 70,000 -word dictionary in 1828 with his American - style spellingsHe also added local wordsHis dictionary was widely used in schoolsLinguists believed it helped a new nation achieve unity and cultural independence at a time when most were focused on political freedom"He was the shaper of our language and the shaper of American identity," said Joshua Kendall, who is working on a biography about Webster"He at last got us united through our language66According to the passage, when he worked on his dictionary, Noah Webster did all of the following EXCEPT _Adropping "u" in all the British wordsBchanging "centre" into "center"Cadding local wordsDvoicing his opinion67When did Noah Webster probably begin his project of the dictionary?AIn 1758 BIn 1783 CIn 1800 DIn 182868Why did Noah Webster create these differences in his dictionary?ABecause he wanted to make English simple and easyBBecause he wanted American English to have its own characteristicsCBecause he wanted to achieve political freedomDBecause he wanted to show that the USA is stronger than the UK69Which of the following words can best describe Noah Webster' s work?AInteresting BBoring CUnfinished DMeaningful70 Which of the following would probably be the best title for the passage?AWebster's dictionaryBAmerican identityCThe shaper of American EnglishDSpelling differences between American and British English第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填人空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。What is a big dream? 71 Or, is a big dream something that provides only entertainment? Children dream big dreams, but there are three barriers to realizing dreamsThey often kill them before they ever have a chance to growThe SelfImmediately following the birth of a big dream, a negative self - talk takes over and gives all the reasons why it cannot happen This inside voice is the ego（自我） It' s there for protecting and should be listened to 72 Most people are influenced by the inside voiceThat's why only a handful of people make their dream come true73 Family and friends are a lot like the egoThey want to protect those they love, so they will often list all the reasons why the big dreams won't come true Sometimes, family and friends destroy dreams of those they love most, out of their own fear of being left behindThe WorldIf one gets past the first two barriers, one has to face the world 74 In the past, big dreamers were locked up and sometimes even killed when they were shown to the worldFortunately, in most of the world today, big dreamers just get laughed atThe way to realize a big dream is with confidence and actionWhen children have confidence and then take action, they will be ready to accept any failureThe truth is that every great dreamer whose dreams have never seen the light of success knows failure well 75 AFamily and FriendsBHow Big Dreams DieCDoes a big dream show one's future?DThey simply fail until they succeedEIt is the last and the most terrible barrierFSometimes it is right, but more often it is wrongGAnd their big dream is to be a rock star or a famous artist参考答案5660BACDC 6165ADBAD 6670ACBDC 7175CFAED- 5 -