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1、江苏省淮海中学高三英语201112301900-1940 阅读理解与完型填充 1 淮海中学定时练习四 一、完形填空（共 20 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 20 分）I was s uccessful at my job.I worked very hard,but it _21_ me and my family a fabulous(极好的)lifestyle.Id worked for the same company for twenty years and had worked my way up to department director._22_,one afternoon la

2、st May,I was called to the office,and it was _23_ explained to me that they were letting me go.I just sat there _24_ they talked on and all I could think was,“Ive _25_.”Id been so well respected;_26_ I was of no value.For six weeks,I was in a very _27_ place.I walked aimlessly around my house like a

3、 zombie(僵尸).I could _28_ things needed doing,but would not do anything.My beliefs in looking forward and seeing the positive(积极的)in everything _29_ me.Then,in late June,my youngest sons football team made the city cup final.The year before,hed been very sad when I _30_ the same final,so he was _31_

4、when I told him Id go this time.Not only did they win,but the look on his face as he saw me _32_ him on was unbelievable.From then on,I spent the summer enjoying my sons and their passions(激情).I attended match after match and performances of my elder sons band I _33_ went to another city to watch hi

5、m play.These moments were so _34_.My life had been so much devoted to _35_ for so long,and I felt _36_ that my sons were happy to welcome me into their world._37_,being unemployed gave me back a sense of purpose I was someones mum!I felt a sense of being _38_ again.Now I feel more positive about my

6、professional _39_ and Im getting on better with my family than I ever have.Losing my job made me realize just how _40_ it is to achieve real balance in life.1.A.promised B.afforded C.showed D.left 2.A.So B.Anyhow C.Or D.However 3.A.quickly B.gently C.partly D.easily 4.A.until B.after C.as D.so 5.A.f

7、ailed B.finished C.tried D.changed 6.A.suddenly B.finally C.immediately D.shortly 7.A.secret B.quiet C.lonely D.dark 8.A.see B.get C.suggest D.understand 9.A.protected B.directed C.deserted D.troubled 10.A.watched B.missed C.lost D.won 11.A.disappointed B.worried C.honored D.happy 12.A.cheering B.ta

8、king C.leading D.passing 13.A.just B.even C.still D.almost 14.A.hopeful B.meaningful C.difficult D.strange 15.A.work B.family C.matches D.performances 16.A.successful B.thoughtful C.thankful D.peaceful 17.A.Naturally B.Doubtfully C.Disagreeably D.Unexpectedly 18.A.employed B.comforted C.valued D.enc

9、ouraged 19.A.education B.experience C.relationship D.future 20.A.important B.interesting C.simple D.surprising 二、阅读理解 A When I was going home to India last year,I called up my mother to ask if she wanted anything from China.When India had not opened up its markets to the world,I carried suitcase loa

10、ds of dark glasses and jeans.Thankfully,we can get all these anywhere in India now.Still,her answer surprised me:“Green tea.”As long as I can remember,she didnt even drink Indian tea.I dutifully bought a big packet of Longjing and headed home to hear the story.My mother and her 江苏省淮海中学高三英语2011123019

11、00-1940 阅读理解与完型填充 2 brother,both regular newspaper readers,believed that Chinese green tea was the wonder drug for all illnesses.At the turn of the century,China was not really familiar to the average Indian.It was a strange country.How things change!And how soon!Now every town of any size seems to

12、have a“China Market”.And everyone is talking about China.The government of India has planned to send a team to China to see how things are done.A minister once said that India must open the doors for more foreign investment(投资)and such a step would“work wonders as it did for China”.But its a two-way

13、 street.I just heard about a thousand Shenzhen office workers who have gone to Rangalore to train in software.Meanwhile,all the IT majors are setting up a strong presence in China.No wonder that trade,which was only in the millions just ten years ago,is expected to hit about US$15 billion for last y

14、ear and US$20 billion by 2008,a goal set by both governments,No wonder,my colleague wrote some weeks ago about this being the Sino-Indian(中印)century as the two countries started on January 1 the Sino-Indian Friendship Year.But what is still a wonder to me is my mother drinking Chinese tea.1.Why did

15、the mother ask for Chinese green tea?A.She was tired of Indian tea.B.She had a son working in China.C.She believed it had a curing effect.D.She was fond of Chinese products.2.What does the author mean by“its a two-way street”?A.China and India have different traffic rules.B.Tea trade works wonders i

16、n both India and China.C.Chinese products are popular in both China and India.D.The exchanges between India and China benefit both.3.What do we know about the Indian IT industry?A.It will move its head office to Shenzhen.B.It is seeking further development in China.C.It has attracted an investment o

17、f US$15 billion.D.It caught up with the US IT industry in2008.4.In the text the author expresses _.A.his concern for his mothers health B.his support for drinking Chinese green tea C.his surprise at Chinas recent development D.his wonder at the growth of Indias IT industry B Dear Friend,The recent s

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21、e.I really didnt expect any publication before I finished the course,but that happened.I sold three stories.And I soon discovered that was not unusual at the Institute.Since graduation,I have authored 34 nationally published childrens books and over 300 stories and articles.江苏省淮海中学高三英语201112301900-1

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23、Kristi Holl,Instructor 5.From the first three paragraphs,we learn that_.A.childrens books are usually bestsellers B.publishers are making$3 billion each year C.magazines for teenagers have drawn public attention D.there is a growing need for writers of childrens books 6.When finishing the course,you

24、 are promised to_.A.be a successful publisher B.become a confident editor C.finish one work for publication D.get one story or article published 7.Kristi Holl mentions her experience mainly to_.A.prove she is a good instructor B.popularize the writing program C.give her advice on course preparation

25、D.show she sold more stories than article C Some people bring out the best in you in a way that you might never have fully realized on your own.My mom was one of those people.My father died when I was nine months old,making my mom a single mother at the age of eighteen.While I was growing up,we live

26、d a very hard life.We had little money,but my mom gave me a lot of love.Each night,she sat me on her lap and spoke the words that would change my life,“Kemmons,you are certain to be a great man and you can do anything in life if you work hard enough to get it.”At fourteen,I was hit by a car and the

27、doctors said I would never walk again.Every day,my mother spoke to me in her gentle,loving voice,telling me that no matter what those doctors said,I could walk again if I wanted to badly enough.She drove that message so deep into my heart that I finally believed her.A year later I returned to school

28、walking on my own!When the Great Depression(大萧条)hit,my mom lost her job.Then I left school to support the both of us.At that moment,I was determined never to be poor again.Over the years,I experienced various levels of business success.But the real turning point occurred on a vacation I took with my

29、 wife and five kids in 1951.I was dissatisfied with the second-class hotels available for families and was angry that they charged an extra$2 for each child.That was too expensive for the average American family.I told my wife that I was going to open a motel(汽车旅馆)for families that would never charg

30、e extra for children.There were plenty of doubters at that time.Not surprisingly,mom was one of my strongest supporters.She worked behind the desk and even designed the room style.As in any business,we experienced a lot of challenges.But with my mothers words deeply rooted in my soul,I never doubted

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