江西省横峰县横峰中学2016届高三英语上学期第10周周练.doc

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1、江西省横峰县横峰中学2016届高三英语上学期第10周周练一、 阅读理解第一节A As the world prepares to mark the 100th anniversary of International Womens Day on March 8,2010, a new report details the progress and challenges girls face in getting an education.The reportfrom the Education for All Fast Track Initiativehighlights the import

2、ance of girls education for economic and social development. It follows progress in Ethiopia, Burkina Faso, Ghana, Guinea, Mauritania, Mozambique and Niger.Prema Clarke, author of Fasttracking Girls Education, says, “Progress for girls education is that they can leave their homes, leave their famili

3、es and come to a place to study and to learn. And thats a big achievement because otherwise these girls have to stay at home, looking after their brothers and sisters, doing the cooking or doing the cleaning.”She says progress toward the Millennium Development Goals and those of Education for All is

4、 “allowing and enabling girls and forcing countries to look at this issue(问题)and to ensure that interventions(干预)help girls attend school.”BenefitsImproving education for girls brings many benefits, says Clarke. “It means that girls can then enter the workforce. They can look after their own familie

5、s much more effectively. They can prevent child death rate. They can educate their own girl children when they begin to expand their own families.” Studies show that having an educated female population helps to improve a countrys health and economic wellbeing.WarningsThe report says, “In developing

6、 countries, too many girls are not in school, and many girls face continuing health risks and danger just walking to class.”“Especially in the fragile and postconflict countries and in many of the African countries, this is a real issue，” she says. Till now, the interventions have been so focused on

7、 providing schooling and providing teachers, etc. And now I think there is much more expanded focus on looking at specific communities of girls within atrisk groups that now need much more specific attention and much more creative solutions to help them attend school.21. The underlined word “highlig

8、hts” in Paragraph 2 probably means “_”A. reduces B. stressesC. remarks D. improves22. According to Clarke, improving education can provide girls with all the opportunities EXCEPT_.A. to educate their own girl childrenB. to prevent child death rateC. to enter the workforceD. to study abroad23. This p

9、assage is intended to_.A. promote the progress in girls educationB. talk about the benefits of improving girls educationC. talk about the problem girls are facing in educationD. sing high praise for girls education24. It can be inferred from the passage that_.A. the girls educational situation in de

10、veloping countries is still seriousB. girls were free to go wherever they wanted in the pastC. there are enough teachers in most of the African countriesD. International Womens Day was first celebrated on March 8 in 1900BThe smiling face of Santa Claus appears all across China. Local governments are

11、 decorating trees and lamp posts with lights and ornaments. At first glance visitors would think they were in Europe.Despite the fact that most Chinese are not Christians, Christmas season has become increasingly popular.“If you had walked around major Chinese cities 15 years ago, you wouldnt have s

12、een many signs of Christmas. However, if you were to visit those same Chinese cities again today, youd be surprised to see signs of Christmas almost everywhere，” says Cai Jiming, a professor with Tsinghua University, who has served as an expert in developing Chinas holiday schedule.Although Christma

13、s is not a public holiday, many Chinese cities are still getting into the Christmas spirit.Cai says his email inbox and cellphone have been flooded with messages wishing him a merry Christmas. The greetings have been coming in since the end of November.In his view, Christmas seems like a “warmup” fo

14、r the truly important monthlong Spring Festival, which begins on Feb. 3 next year.However, despite the prevalence(流行)of Christmas celebrations, for most Chinese, it neither means a religious celebration nor an occasion for family reunions. Instead, it is a time for relaxing with friends, a time to s

15、hop, a time to have a party and it is especially a time for romance.“It seems to me that everything associated with Christmas time is romantic.”On the streets, rose and chocolate peddlers are competing for their business.Christmas has become another Valentines Day, and at the same time, more people

16、feel it is a time to reward themselves with good food and a good time.25. From the first paragraph, we know_.A. Christmas has become the most important festival in ChinaB. Christmas is celebrated by most of people in ChinaC. Santa Claus doesnt appear in Europe any more on ChristmasD. The smiling fac

17、es of Santa Claus are hung on the trees in local governments26. Which of the following statements is right about Cai Jiming?A. Cai Jiming is an expert in developing Chinas economy.B. He thinks that Christmas will become a traditional custom for Chinese.C. He is given many regards on Christmas.D. He

18、will dress like a Santa Claus to send gifts.27. Professor Cai Jimings words in the third paragraph are used to_.A. show he is a famous expert in Chinas holiday scheduleB. prove Tsinghua University is the best university in ChinaC. prove Christmas season has become more and more popularD. show great

19、changes have taken place in China28. Whats the best title of the text?A. Christmas in EuropeB. Chinese celebrating Christmas holidayC. Romantic holidayValentines DayD. The smiling face of Santa ClausCThe City Bike program rolled into New York last spring and proved a hit, with nearly 12,000 New York

20、ers signing up for annual memberships. Since 2010, over a dozen US cities have introduced bike-share programs.Therere plenty of bike stations near parks and other car-free areas. The programs we looked at in major cities work the same way. You buy a 24-hour pass. During the time, you get an unlimite

21、d number of 30-minute rides. If you go over your given half-hour ride time, you start paying fees for each following 30-minute period. Here are some of the biggest bike-share program in America.Minneapolis: Nice Ride MinnesotaStation : Minnehaha Ave. & Minnehaha PkwyHow much: $ 6 for a 24-hour pass.

22、How it works: The first 30 minutes are included in the pass; $ 1.50 for the second 30 minutes; $ 4.50 for the third 30 minutes; later $ 6 for every half an hour.Chicago: Divvy BikesStation : Lakeshore Drive and Monroe St; also Museum CampusHow much: $ 7 for a 24-hour pass, with unlimited 30-minute t

23、rips.How it works: The first 30 minutes are included in the pass; $ 2 for the second 30 minutes; $ 6 for the third 30 minutes; later $ 8 for every half an hour.New York City: Citi BikeStation : Central Park So. & 6th Ave; also Broadway & W.57th St.How much: $ 9.95 for a 24-hour pass.How it works: Th

24、e first 30 minutes are included in the pass; $ 4 for the second 30 minutes; $ 9 for the third 30 minutes; later $ 12 for every half an hour.Boston: HubwayStation : Tremont St. & West St.How much: $ 6 for a 24-hour pass.How it works: The first 30 minutes are included in the pass; $ 2 for the second 3

25、0 minutes; $ 4 for the third 30 minutes; later $ 8 for every half an hour.We are volunteers. If you want to know more information, please contact us.29. According to the text, the City Bike program _.A. was first set up in New YorkB. is very popular in American cities C. has a long history in Americ

26、aD. develops very fast all over the world30. Which of the following bike-share programs costs the riders most?A. Nice Ride MinnesotaB. Divvy Bikes C. Citi BikeD. Hubway31. If you visit Boston by riding Hubway bike for 3 hours, you have to pay _.A. $6B. $ 30C. $ 20D. $ 36DThe principles about applyin

27、g for jobs have altered greatly lately. In the past, people preferred a hand-written application letterHowever, nowadays it is becoming more and more common to apply for a job through the InternetYou can find information on the Internet about how to apply for jobsInformation can be found about how t

28、o fulfill your application letter, the clothes that you should wear and how to carry out the interview itselfThe importance of body language is often mentioned，but doesnt always get the attention it deservesAfter all，before a word has even been spoken，your body language will have already given peopl

29、e their first impression of youAdditionally, your body language will also give out a lot more informationBased on your body language it can be seen if you are self-confidentIt can also show if you are a busy or a quiet type and it helps give an impression of whether you are speaking truthfully or no

30、tBody language can show how enthusiastic you are and if you are a nice personsomeone who will take his work seriously, but also someone who has a sense of humor and can enjoy a joke from time to timeThe members of the application committee will ask you questions，but your answers wont only be oralThe

31、 committee will not only pay attention to what you say, but also to how you say it! Body language will determine first if it clicks，and sometimes all it takes is just a few secondsEverybody uses body language，but it takes place mostly at a subconscious（下意识的） levelUsing body language appropriately, y

32、ou can definitely increase your chances of getting a job32.What kind of people is the text mainly meant for?A. Interviewers B. Job-hunting people C. Employers D. Lay-off workers 33.We can learn from the first paragraph that_Ahand-written letters are not used in finding a job Bthe more expensive clot

33、hes interviewees wear, the better Cbody language is more important than spoken words DInternet is of significance in applying for a job 34.Using body language well in a job interview will probably _.Aget rid of the interviewers prejudice Bdetermine what position one will get Cincrease the possibilit

34、y to get the wanted job Dhelp one remove nervousness 35.Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?AThose using body language are usually confident. BBody language is often used on purpose in job hunting. CBody language is a mirror to reflect ones personality. DPeople enjoyin

35、g jokes are preferred in a job interview.第二节You can help your firm innovate(创新) by creating a culture in which all employees are actively encouraged to put forward ideas. But how do you get the best from people and encourage them to be at their most creative.Stress the importance of creativity. 36 I

36、f they dont understand innovation can keep your firm competitive, your efforts at encouraging creative thinking risk falling flat.Make time for brainstorming. Find some time for new ideas to come out. For example, set aside time for brainstorming, hold regular group works hops(研讨会) and arrange team

37、days out. A team involved in a brainstorming session is likely to be more effective. 37 You should also give individuals the space to reflect privately on their work if you think they need it.Challenge the way staff work. 38 Ask people whether they have considered alternative waysof working and what

38、 might be achieved by doing things differently. 39 Motivate individuals or teams who come up with winning ideas by actively recognizing creativity, for example through an award scheme. You can reward those who just have a rich flow of suggestions, regardless of whether they are put into action at wo

39、rk.Act on ideas. Creative thinking is only worthwhile if it results in action. Provide the time and resources to develop and carry out those ideas worth acting on. 40 In addition, the flow of ideas may well dry up if staff feel the process is pointless.A. Reward creativity.B. The problem is that our

40、 minds are lazy.C. Be willing to make mistakes.D. Make sure all your employees know that you want to hear their ideas.E. Individuals within the team can test and improve the ideas together.F. Encourage employees to keep looking at the way they approach their work.G. Failure to do so means that your

41、firm may fail to benefit from innovation.二、完形填空In my dual(双重的)profession_41_an educator and health care provider, I have worked with many children infected with HIV. They have taught me so many things, but I have especially learned that great_42_can be found in the smallest individuals. Let me tell

42、you something about Tyler.Tyler was_43_infected with HIV; his mother was also infected. From the very beginning of his life, he was dependent on medications to_44_him to survive. When he was five, he had a tube inserted in a vein(静脉)in his chest. At times, he also needed extra oxygen to support his_

43、45_.Tyler wasnt_46_to give up one single moment of his childhood to this deadly disease. It was not_47_to find him playing and racing around his backyard, wearing his medicineloaded backpack and_48_his tank of oxygen behind him in his little wagon(小手推车). All of us who knew Tyler were impressed by hi

44、s pure_49_in being alive and the energy it gave him. Tylers mom often_50_him by telling him that he moved so_51_she needed to dress him in red. That way, when she peered through the window to check on him playing in the yard, she could quickly_52_him.This deadly disease eventually_53_down Tyler. He

45、grew quite ill and, unfortunately，_54_did his HIVinfected mother. When it became_55_that he wasnt going to survive, Tylers mom talked to him about_56_. She comforted him by telling Tyler that she was dying too, and that she would be with him soon in heaven.A few days before his death, Tyler_57_to me

46、 to come to his hospital bed and_58_， “I might die soon. Im not_59_. When I die, please dress me in_60_. Mom promised shes coming to heaven, too. Im be playing when she gets there, and I want to make sure she can find me.”41. A. inB. for C. as D. on42. A. pleasure B. pain C. sorrow D. courage43. A.

47、seriously B. born C. unlucky D. disappointingly44. A. cause B. enable C. make D. lead45. A. breathing B. living C. running D. walking46. A. happy B. willing C. daring D. discouraged47. A. common B. unusual C. surprised D. ordinary48. A. dragging B. carrying C. pushing D. taking49. A. character B. joy C. moment D. excitement50. A. comforted B. scolded C. teased D. praised51. A. slowly B. happily C. quickly D. fast52. A. know B. spot C. stop D. observe53. A. tore B. broke C. wore D. kicked54. A. neither B. so