1、1高二英语周末限时训练三一、完形填空（共 20 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 20 分）Whenever we hear about “the homeless,”, most of us think of the Developing World. But the _1_ is that homelessness is everywhere. For example, how many of us would expect to see people living on the streets of a _2_ country like Germany?Kurt Muller and his
2、wife Rita have spent eleven years making 3 for the homeless of Berlin, Germanys capital. They first _4 one long hot summer when most Germans were _5_ on holiday. Kurt and his wife stayed at home, made sandwiches, 6 a table in the street and gave food to the homeless. The Mullers soon realized that f
3、ood and clothing werent 7 . “What these people also need is warmth and _8 ,” says Rita. The Mullers didnt 9 to give their phone number to the street people and told them to phone anytime. Rita 10 there was somebody at home to answer the phone and their home was always 11_ to anyone who couldnt face
4、another night on the street. The couple were soon 12 all their time and money, so Kurt visited food and clothing companies to _13 _ donations. Today, over thirty companies 14_ donate food and other goods to the cause and volunteers help to _15_ them to the homeless. The public also give clothes and
5、money and a shoe producer 16_ new shoes. Kurt and Rita receive no 17 for their hard work. “ We feel like parents,” says Rita, “and parents shouldnt 18_ money for helping their children. The love we get on the streets is our salary.” Though Rita admits she often gets 19 . She says she will continue w
6、ith her work because she likes the feeling of having made a 20 in the world. 1. A. result B. truth C. reason D. idea2. A. traditional B. developing C. typical D. wealthy3. A. preparations B. houses C. meals D. suggestions 4. A. began B. met C. called D. left 5. A. asleep B. alone C. across D. away6.
7、 A. brought up B. set up C. put aside D. gave away7. A. enough B. necessary C. helpful D. expensive 8. A. fame B. freedom C. courage D. caring 9. A. hesitate B. agree C. pretend D. intend10. A. make sense B. found out C. make sure D. worked out 11. A. open B. crowded C. noisy D. near12. A. costing B
8、. wasting C. taking D. spending13. A. pay for B. ask for C. look into D. carry out14. A. completely B. calmly C. regularly D. roughly 15. A. advertise B. sell C. deliver D. lend 16. A. donates B. produces C. designs D. collects 17. A. permission B. payment C. direction D. support18. A. borrow B. rai
9、se C. save D. expect 19. A. surprised B. excited C. tired D. amused 20. A. profit B. difference C. decision D. rule2二、阅读理解AThe Pacific island nation of Nauru used to be a beautiful place. Now it is an ecological disaster area. Naurus heartbreaking story could have one good consequence other countrie
10、s might learn from its mistakes. For thousands of years, Polynesian people lived on the remote island of Nauru, far from western civilization. The first European to arrive was John Fearn in 1798. He was the British captain of the Hunter, a whaling ship. He called the island Pleasant Island. However,
11、 because it was very remote, Nauru had little communication with Europeans at first. The whaling ships and other traders began to visit, bringing guns and alcohol. These elements destroyed the social balance of the twelve family groups on the island. A ten-year civil war started, which reduced the p
12、opulation from 1,400 to 900. Naurus real troubles began in 1899 when a British mining company discovered phosphate (磷酸盐 )on the island. In fact, it found that the island of Nauru was nearly all phosphate, which is a very important fertilizer for farming. The company began mining the phosphate. A pho
13、sphate mine is not a hole in the ground; it is a strip mine. When a company strip-mines, it removes the top layer of soil. Then it takes away the material it wants. Strip mining totally destroys the land. Gradually, the lovely island of Nauru started to look like the moon. In 1968, Nauru became one
14、of the richest countries in the world. Every year the government received millions and millions of dollars for its phosphate. Unfortunately, the leaders invested the money unwisely and lost millions of dollars. In addition, they used millions more dollars for personal expenses. Soon people realized
15、that they had a terrible problem their phosphate was running out. Ninety percent of their island was destroyed and they had nothing. By 2000, Nauru was financially ruined. Experts say that it would take approximately $433,600,000 and more than 20 years to repair the island. This will probably never
16、happen. 21. What might be the authors purpose in writing the text?A. To seek help for Naurus problems. B. To give a warning to other countriesC. To show the importance of money D. To tell a heartbreaking story of a war.22. What was Nauru like before the Europeans came?A. Rich and powerful B. Modern
17、and open C. Peaceful and attractive D. Greedy and aggressive23. The ecological disaster in Nauru resulted from _. A. soil pollution B. phosphate overmining C. farming activity D. whale hunting 24. Which of the following was a cause of Naurus financial problem?A. Its leaders misused the money B. It s
18、pent too much repairing the island C. Its phosphate mining cost much money D. It lost millions of dollars in the civil war.25. What can we learn about Nauru from the last paragraph?A. The ecological damage is difficult to repair. B. The leaders will take the experts words seriously. C. The island wa
19、s abandoned by the Nauruans D. The phosphate mines were destroyed B3One of the greatest contributions to the first Oxford English Dictionary was also one of its most unusual. In 1879, Oxford University in England asked Prof. James Murray to serve as editor for what was to be the most ambitious dicti
20、onary in the history of the English language. It would include every English word possible and would give not only the definition but also the history of the word and quotations (引文)showing how it was used. This was a huge task, so Murrary had to find volunteers from Britain, the United States, and
21、the British colonies to search every newspaper, magazine, and book ever written in English. Hundreds of volunteers responded, including William Chester Minor. Dr. Minor was an American surgeon who had served in the Civil War and was now living in England. He gave his address as “Broadmoor, Crowthorn
22、e, Berkshire,” 50 miles from Oxford. Minor joined the army of volunteers sending words and quotations to Murray. Over the next 17 years, he became one of the staffs most valued contributors. But he was also a mystery. In spite of many invitations, he would always decline to visit Oxford. So in 1897，
23、 Murray finally decided to travel to Crowthorne himself. When he arrived, he found Minor locked in a book-lined cell at the Broadmoor Asylum（精神病院） for the Criminally insane. Murray and Minor became friends, sharing their love of words. Minor continued contributing to the dictionary, sending in more
24、than 10,000 submissions in 20 years. Murray continued to visit Minor regularly, sometimes taking walks with him around the asylum grounds. In 1910, Minor left Broadmoor for an asylum in his native America. Murray was at the port to wave goodbye to his remarkable friend. Minor died in 1920, seven yea
25、rs before the first edition of the Oxford English Dictionary was completed. The 12 volumes defined 414,825 words, and thousands of them were contributions from a very scholarly and devoted asylum patient. 26. According to the text, the first Oxford English Dictionary _. A. came out before minor died
26、 B. was edited by an American volunteer C. included the English words invented by MurrayD. was intended to be the most ambitious English dictionary27. How did Dr. Minor contributed to the dictionary?A. He helped Murray to find hundreds of volunteers. B. He sent newspapers, magazines and books to Mur
27、ray.C. He provided a great number of words and quotationsD. he went to England to work with Murray. 28. Why did Dr. Minor refuse to visit Oxford?A. He was shut in an asylum B. He lived far from OxfordC. He was busy writing a book D. He disliked traveling 29. Prof. Murray and Dr. Minor became friends
28、 mainly because _.A. they both served in the Civil War. B. They had a common interest in wordsC. Minor recovered with the help of MurrayD. Murray went to America regularly to visit Minor30. Which of the following best describe Dr. Minor?A. Brave and determined B. Cautious and friendly C. Considerate
29、 and optimistic D. Unusual and scholarly C4Beginning college is exciting: new ideas to explore, new challenges to be met and many decisions to be made; your future begins here.However, you will find college life is different from your previous school environment. Many of us can be easily overwhelmed
30、 by the details of running a well-balanced life. While some of us may have the know-how, I guess there are more of us who can benefit from learning about the experiences of others who have walked the college halls before you.The following you may find of use about life on campus: Plan well. There ar
31、e so many new things to do at a new college or university. Give yourself time to make new friends and became familiar with the campus, but dont forget why you are there. Give some time for social activities and manage your time wisely.If you dont have a “system” for planning your time now (like a da
32、y timer a computer data book), get one. Most of all, dont depend on your memory.Dont miss the guidelines. The restrictions, rules and regulations of all kinds can usually be found in your students handbook. Consider them well-balanced food for thought. What dates are important? What pieces of paper
33、need to be handed in? What can / cant you do in your student residence（住处）? Who has the right for what? What do you need to complete to graduate?Write the word “STUDY” on the walls of our bedroom and bathroom, and maybe it will help to write it on a piece of paper and stick it on the telephone, TV a
34、nd the kitchen table. Consider this you are paying thousands of dollars for your course. You pay every time you have to repeat or replace a course.Build your identity. This is the time for you to decide what to do and what not to do. Take as much time as you need to explore new ideas. Do not be afra
35、id of the beyond. This is learning to make good choices.31. What is the main purpose of the passage?A. To offer advice on college life. B. To explain why college life is exciting. C. To describe the importance of college life. D. To persuade you to go to college.32. According to the passage, why is
36、it exciting to begin college life?w.w.w.k.s.5.u.c.#oA. Because you will have more freedom at college.B. Because you will no longer be afraid of the beyondC. Because you prepare for your future career and life there.D. Because professors there will provide you with many new ideas.33. The underlined w
37、ord “know-how” refers to _.A. An understanding of how things are going at collegeB. Practical knowledge about how to behave and what to do at collegeC. College halls where rules and regulations are presentedD. An environment completely different from the one youre used to34. According to the passage
38、, college students _.A. neednt learn from those who went to college before themB. spend as much time as possible on social activitiesC. should know what they have fought for on campus D. are supposed to repeat or replace at least one course35 According to the passage all the following statements are
39、 true EXCEPT_.A. at college you should take an active part in social activitiesw.w.w.k.s.5.u.c.#omB. the author advise you to get a computer data bookC. you are reminded of study by making a sign everywhereD. you are given a suggestion that you make a identity card first.5三. 任务型阅读 10With the fantast
40、ic spur (刺激) both in industry and in economy in China, the number of people who own private cars is on the rise. Some people have bought cars of their own, and others are planning to buy cars. But there have been two quite different views on this phenomenon.Some claim that there are many advantages
41、brought about by cars. First, the automobile industry provides jobs for countless workers and strong support for other industries. Second, if conditions permit, owning a car can make us work more efficiently. Finally, life will become more convenient. A car allows one to move freely and with a car t
42、here is no need to wait for the bus in the cold or under the burning sun. However, others strongly object to the increase in developing private cars. They hold that automobiles will give rise to a series of problems. In the first place, as more and more cars are produced and run in the street, a lar
43、ge volume of poisonous gas will be given off, polluting the atmosphere and causing actual harm to the health of people. Next, private cars contribute to traffic congestion (拥塞 ) so greatly that the advantages gained in comfort and freedom are often cancelled out by the frustration （挫折）caused by traf
44、fic jams. The last problem is the increasing number of car accidents that have killed and will kill a lot of people in a friction of a second.In my opinion, although automobiles have been playing a vital part in the daily activities of our society, they also bring us numerous troubles such as more s
45、erious environmental pollution, more traffic accidents and more energy consumption. They drink up huge amounts of fuel and throw out huge amounts of pollutants. Traffic accidents kill thousands and thousands of people each year and cripple more. Jams waste our precious time. Therefore I am against d
46、eveloping private cars.With the number of people who own private cars _1_, more and more people are planning to buy cars. But there are quite different _2_ on this phenomenon.AdvantagesFirst, it can _3_more jobs_4_, owing a car makes us work more efficiently.Finally, life will be more convenient and
47、 it is _5_ to wait for the bus in the cold or under the burning sun._6 _ More and more cars will _7_ off lots of poisonous gas, which is _8_ to the health of people. More cars can lead to traffic congestion A lot of people can be _9_ in the car accidents.Authors opinion The author _10_ to developing
48、 private cars.6四根据语境填词：101. -It seems that Mr. Smith and his wife has a bad relationship, do you think so?-I agree with you. I always see them come into _ with each other.2. -Why was he put into prison? -It is said that he was _ for taking drugs.3. -What can I do for you? - I will _ it if you can lend me some money.4. -Why do girls spend so much money and time on clothes? -Because they are _ about what they wear, especially when they want to meet their boyfriends.5. -What do you think of the speech by the professor?-Exciting! I was so _ in listening to it without hearing my cellphone rin
