1、江苏省仪征中学 2016 届高三英语期中复习（一）一单选（20 分）21. According to the Gini Index, the degree of wealth concentration in China has risen by a third in the past 35 years and now is larger than _ of the US.A. this B. one C. that D. such22. Whats up, detective?I thought the case was off. Everything fell into _ so perf
2、ectly. But Im wrong.A. place B. step C. pieces D. ruins23. Have you heard of such an experiment _ wine experts were fooled into thinking a cheap bottle of wine was an exceptional one with the labels changed?A. as B. where C. that D. which24. Some of our history were glorious, others best left in our
3、 historical records, never _.A. to repeat B. to be repeatedC. being repeated D. having been repeated25. _ speaking of the films made before 1927 as “silent”, the film has never been, in the full sense of the word, silent.A. So accustomed are we to B. As we are so accustomed to C. Accustomed as we ar
4、e to D. Accustomed as are we to 26. Life doesnt count for much _ youre willing to do your small part to leave our children a better world.A. unless B. when C. though D. if27. _ once a year by fire officials, whether a school is large or small, is a regulation that must be carried out in the country.
5、A. Inspected B. Inspecting C. Having been inspecte D. Being inspected28.About 40 percent of the citizens are unhappy with public services, which _ alarm bells ringing in some local governments, so related departments _ pay too much attention to this survey.A. has set; cant B. will set; mustnt C. has
6、 set; shouldnt D. is setting; neednt29. I dont suppose that he could have finished reading the novel borrowed from me,_?A. can he B. couldnt he C. has he D. didnt he30. The new financial policies of the US government have _ a chain reaction in the international money markets.A. gave off B. set off C
7、. seen off D. took off31. To keep up with their work, the vast majority of office clerks today must read letters, reports, trade publications, interoffice communications, to say _ of newspapers and magazines.A. everything B. anything C. nothing D. something32. In 1973, a book _ that plants can feel
8、emotions, prefer classical music, and can respond to the unspoken thoughts of humans landed on the New York Times best-seller list.A. having claimed B. had claimed C. claiming D. claimed33. Jane is really honest and never tends to hide her opinion. She must give you a(n) _ suggestion about what you
9、have been arguing about. A. abrupt B. ambiguous C. straightforward D. arbitrary 34. Peng Liyuan has been wearing Ma Kes designs for more than a decade, however, _the brand, Pengs support of Chinese labels has surprised millions of Chinese who favor foreign fashion brands.A. regardless of B. instead
10、of C. in place of D. in charge of 35. As we all know, electronic products are always under continuous renewal. If robots like Ava _, they could represent a new opportunity for mobile app developers.A. take on B. catch on C. work on D. turn on 36. The new hospital will be located in _ used to be a wa
11、steland and a huge shopping mall will also be constructed _ there used to be a school many years ago.A. where; where B. what ; in which C. what ; where D. which; where 37. Use your head; nothing taught by others can have the same effect on you as _learned through practice.A. those B. what C. that D.
12、 the one38The British increased control over their American colonies, soldiers _ there to ensure that the Americans would obey them.A. were stationed B. to be stationed C. being stationed D. stationed39People are _ the use of alternative energy sources because the rate _ we are now assuming fuels li
13、ke gas and oil is shocking and they may run out one day.A. wrestling with; by which B. pushing for; at which C. catching up on; at which D. accounting for; on which40Ignoring peoples main concern about the environment, his proposal became the_of criticism.A. privilege B. target C. witness D. concept
14、第二部分 完形填空（共 20 小题，每小题 1 分，满分 20 分）Individuals who often read fiction appear to better understand other people, empathize(共鸣) with them and view the world from their perspective. A study found a(an) _41_ result in young children: the more stories read to them, the _42_ their “theory of mind,” or ment
15、al model of other peoples intentions.“Deep reading” as _43_ to the superficial reading we do on the Web is an _44_ practice, one we should take steps to _45_ as we would a historic building or a significant work of art. Its _46_ would put in danger the intellectual and emotional development of gener
16、ations growing up online, as well as literature that can be _47_ only by readers whose brains, quite _48_ , have been trained to understand them.Recent research has demonstrated that deep reading is a _49_ experience, different from the mere decoding of words. _50_ deep reading does not, strictly sp
17、eaking, require a _51_ book, the built-in limits of the printed page are uniquely conducive(有助于) to the deep reading experience. A books lack of hyperlinks, for example, _52_ the reader from making decisions Should I click on this link or not? _53_ her to remain fully immersed in the narrative.The d
18、eep reading of books and the information-driven reading we do on the Web are different, both _54_ the experience they produce and the _55_ they develop. A growing body of evidence suggests that online reading may be less _56_ and less satisfying, even for the “digital natives” for whom it is so fami
19、liar. When readers are enjoying the experience the most, the _57_ of their reading actually slows. The _58_ of fast, fluent decoding of words and slow, unhurried progress on the page gives deep readers time to enrich their reading with _59_, analysis, and opinions. It gives them time to establish an
20、 close relationship with the author, the two of them engaged in an extended _60_ like people falling in love. 41. A. different B. similar C. efficient D. unbelievable42. A. quicker B. stronger C. keener D. higher43. A. contradicted B. equal C. opposed D. relevant44. A. interesting B. endangered C. a
21、uthentic D. unconscious45. A. preserve B. prevent C. reserve D. promote46. A. practice B. existence C. appearance D. disappearance47. A. recited B. read C. covered D. appreciated48. A. differently B. similarly C. literally D. strangely49. A. distinctive B. difficult C. valid D. reasonable50. A. Sinc
22、e B. Because C. However D. Although51. A. conventional B. complicated C. convenient D. confidential 52. A. limits B. bans C. frees D. protects53. A. forcing B. allowing C. requiring D. encouraging54. A. in B. by C. from D. with55. A. confidence B. plot C. hobbies D. capacities56. A. promising B. eng
23、aging C. involving D. supportive57. A. procedure B. step C. pace D. ratio58 A. contrast B. combination C. comparison D. conflict59. A. reflection B. revision C. response D. consideration60 A. negotiation B. arrangement C. appointment D. conversation第三部分 阅读理解（共 15 小题，每小题 2 分，满分 30 分）AThere will come
24、a time when you must decide to lead the life someone else has chosen for you or the life you want. According to legend, when a young boy asked the great Renaissance artist Michelangelo why he was working so hard hitting the block of marble that would eventually become his greatest sculpture, David,
25、the artist replied, “Young man, there is an angel inside this rock, and I am setting him free.” In The Angel Inside, the well-known consultant and career coach Chris Widener uses Michelangelos words to explore the hidden potential that exists within us all. In this unforgettable tale, Tom Cook, a di
26、sillusioned（幻想破灭的）American businessman, has traveled to Italy looking for direction in his life. In Florence, the last city on his tour, Tom meets a mysterious old man who opens his eyes to the art and life of Michelangelo and reveals what the artists work can teach him and all of us about the power
27、 of following your passion. Whether you are looking for a way to reinvigorate your career or searching for the courage to begin a new one, The Angel Inside is a must-read if you want to find true meaning in your life and work. The break-out business story thats already sold more than 70,000 copies,
28、The Angel Inside tells the story of a young man searching for meaning in his work and finding it in an unlikely place: the life and art of Michelangelo.Advance Praise for The Angel Inside“The Angel Inside is a powerfully simple story that helps you discover your potential for a passionate life!” Joh
29、n C. Maxwell, author, speaker and founder of INJOY Stewardship Services and EQUIP “ Chris Wideners The Angel Inside is a short read that is long on wisdom for life. Take an hour and a half of your time and delve into this truly meaningful book. It will captivate you from beginning to end, but more i
30、mportantly, it will help you create your own life of power and beauty.”Jim Rohn“ A very special one-day relationship between a wise mentor and his struggling but eager protg. What a delightful story for everyone to read, and from which to benefit greatly!” Bob Burg“ The Angel Inside” is truly one of
31、 the most inspiring, encouraging motivational books I have ever read. Once I got started, I found it impossible to stop reading. And I say this as a man who has never read friction; Ive always said that when I get all of the truth, then Ill start reading fiction. It was a wonderful thrill to read a
32、work of fiction that contains an enormous amount of truth and encouragement.” Zig Ziglar61. What is probably the theme of the book The Angel Inside?A. Following your passion B. Recommending a new careerC. Solving the mysteries in life D. Starting with action62. What does the underlined word “captiva
33、te” mean?A. Instruct B. Attract C. Prevent D. Convince63. What does Zig Ziglar mainly want to tell us?A. Before reading fiction, its necessary to get all the truth.B. The Angel Inside is a thrilling work of science fiction.C. Fiction contains lots of truth and encouragement.D. Readers can benefit a
34、lot from The Angel Inside.BThe first time we started using it, we thought it would just be a bit of fun, a one-time thing. _A_“Lets just give it a try,” my fiance said. I was a bit nervous, but I knew some of our friends were already into it, and they said it was fine and that I should relax because
35、 everyone was doing it.“OK,” I agreed, convinced it would be harmless._B_Before long, we were using it once a week. Then it became twice a week. We went from using it after work to using it in the mornings, and then at lunchtime, too.Suddenly we reached a point where we were using it every day. Even
36、 when I wasnt using it, I was thinking about using it. _C_Thats when I realized the terrible truth. We couldnt stop.Dear readers, it shames me to admit it, but I am an addict of online shopping site Taobao.And I dont think Im the only one. _D_ I see the telltale signs every where: People with bags u
37、nder their eyes, clearly exhausted after staying up late browsing items they might one day need (but probably wont)，like the 1940s leather aviator cap I bought in the event I ever need to become an aviator in the 1940s. I see co-workers furtively (偷偷摸摸地）sneaking down to the mailroom, eyes darting ar
38、ound suspiciously.I know whats going through your mind as you read this.“This isnt me， ” youre thinking, “I can stop anytime I want.”But can you?In China you can get same day delivery for just about anything you buy online. In Australia, my home country, the same item would take weeks to arrive.“Its
39、 the convenience,“ I said to my fiance. “Thats why were hooked.”But is that convenience worth the risk of waking up one morning to discover youve been buried alive in masses of brand new womens shoes?In my case its probably not, especially because I suspect my fiance wont realize Im missing until we
40、eks later, when my credit card stops working and Ive long since expired.So what can you do to battle this terrible addiction?Never fear, dear readers, because Ive created a special five-step list to help you stop online shopping.Step one: Acknowledge you have a problem. Resist buying adult-sized, St
41、ar Wars Stormtrooper outfit on Taobao. You dont really need it.Step two: Try not to feel guilty about buying adult-sized, Star Wars Stormtrooper outfit on Taobao. Step three: Put the computer and smartphone away, get back to nature, and take a walk in the park. Step four: Try not to feel guilty abou
42、t buying a new outfit for your walk in the park. I mean, it was on sale, right?Step five: Buying a book on how to quit Taobao.from Taobao.On second thoughts, maybe dont listen to me, after all.64. Where should the sentence “I have never been so wrong in my entire life.” be put in the passage?A. In b
43、lank A. B. In blank B. C. In blank C. D. In blank D.65. The author writes the underlined paragraph to show _.A. Taobao is a popular and successful online shopping siteB. online shopping is an effective way to help relaxC. people today are fond of the 1940s leather aviator capD. quite a lot of people
44、 are hooked on online shopping66. The author concludes this passage with a tone of_.A. confidence and optimism B. disappointment and disapprovalC. uncertainty and humor D. confusion and sympathyCYoure probably aware of the basic trends. The financial rewards to education have increased over the past
45、 few decades, but men fail to benefit.In elementary and high school, male academic performance is lagging. Boys earn three-quarters of the Ds and Fs. By college, men are clearly behind. Only 40 percent of bachelors degree go to men, along with 40 percent of masters degree.Thanks to their lower skill
46、s, men are dropping out of the labor force. In 1954, 96 percent of the American men between the ages of 25 and 54 worked. Today, that number is down to 80 percent. In Fridays jobs report, male labor force participation reached an all-time low.Millions of men are collecting disability benefits. Even
47、many of those who do have a job are doing poorly. According to Michael Greenstone of the Hamilton Project, annual earnings for average prime-age males have dropped by 28 percent over the past 40 years.Men still dominate (主宰) the top of the corporate ladder because many women take time off to raise c
48、hildren, but women lead or are gaining nearly everywhere else. Women in their 20s outearn men in their 20s. Twelve out of the 15 fastest-growing professions are dominated by women.Over the years, many of us have employed a certain theory to explain mens economic decline. It is that the information-age economy rewards qualities that women are more likely to posses
