2016年秋建平高三期中英語試卷

1、建平 2016年秋高三期中II. Grammar and VocabularySection ADirections: After reading the passages below, fill in the blanks to make the passages coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks,use one word tha

2、t best fits each blank. A friend of mine, in response to a conversation we were having about the injustices of life, asked me the question, Who said life was going to be fair, or that it was even meant to be fair? Her question was a good one. It reminded me of something I21 (teach) as a youngster: l

3、ife isnt fair. One of the mistakes many of us make is that we feel sorry for ourselves, or for others, 22 (think) that life should be fair, or that someday it will be. Its not and it wont be. One of the nice things about accepting the fact that life isnt fair is 23 it keeps us from feeling sorry for

4、 ourselves by encouraging us to do 24_ (good) we can with what we have. Accepting this fact also keeps 25 _ from feeling sorry for others because we are reminded that everyone isdealt a different hand；everyone has unique strengths and problems in the process of growing up, facing the reality and mak

5、ing decisions；and everyone has those times 26_ they feel wounded or unfairly treated. The fact that life isnt fair doesnt mean we shouldnt do everything 27 our power to improve ourown lives or the world as a whole. On the contrary, it suggests that we should. When we dont recognize or admit that lif

6、e isnt fair, we tend to feel pity for others and for ourselves , a self-defeating emotion that does nothing except 28 _(make) everyone feel worse. Whenwe do recognize that life isnt fair, however, we feel sympathy for others and for ourselves. Andsympathy is a heartfelt emotion that 29_ (deliver) lo

7、ving kindness to everyone it touches. The next time you find yourself 30_ (absorb) in injustices of the world,try reminding yourself of this very basic fact. You may be surprised that it can make you out of self-pity and into helpful action.Section BDirections: Complete the following passage by usin

8、g the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.A. marked B. advocate C. persuasive D. focused E. distinct F. absenceG. progressive H. comparatively I. partly J. postponing K. rising Twenty years ago there was a debate about whether there were

9、specific “Asian values.” Most attention _31_ on the doubtful claims that democracy was not among them. But a more interesting, if less noticed, argument was that traditional family values were strong in Asia than in America and Europe, and that this _32_ accounted for Asias economic success. In the

10、words of Lee Kuan Yew, former prime minister of Singapore and a keen _33_ of Asia values, the Chinese family encouraged “scholarship and hard work and thrift and deferment (推遲) of present enjoyment for future again. ” On the face of it his claim still appears _34_. In most of Asia, marriage is wides

11、pread and illegitimacy(私生) almost unknown. In contrast, half of marriages in some western countries end in divorce, and half of all children are born outside wedlock. The recent riots across Britain, whose origin many believe lies in a _35_ of either parental guidance or filial(子女的) respect, seem to

12、 underline a profound difference between East and West. Yet marriage is changing fast in East, South-east and South Asia, even though each region has different traditions. The changes are 36_ from those that took place in the West in the second half of the 20th century. Divorce, though _37_ in some

13、countries, remains _38_ rare. Whats happening in Asia is a flight from marriage. Marriage rates are falling partly because people are _39_ getting married. Marriage ages have risen all over the world, but the increase is particularly_40_ in Asia. People there now marry even later than they do in the

14、 west.III. Reading ComprehensionSection ADirections: For each blank in the following passages there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context. The term cyberspace wascoinedby William Gibson,a science fiction writer in his 19

15、82,and expanded on it a couple of years later in a novelNeuromancer. His _41_ creation turned out to be remarkably prescient(有先見之明). Cyberspace has become shorthand for the computing devices, networks, fiber-optic cables, and wireless links that bring the internet to billions of people around the wo

16、rld. The _42_ made by these technologies have brought tremendous benefits to everyone who uses the web to _43_ humanitys collective store of knowledge every day.But there is a darker side to this extraordinary invention. Data _44_ are becoming ever bigger and more common. Last year over 800m records

17、 were lost, mainly through attacks. Among the most prominent recent _45_ has been Target, whose executive stood down from his job in May, a few months after the giant retailer _46_ that online intruders had stolen millions of digital records about its customers, including credit- and debit-cards det

18、ails.The potential damage, though, extends well beyond such _47_ intrusion. Wider _48_ have been raised by the realization of a growing numbers of cyber-warriors being recruited by countries that see cyberspace as a new territory of warfare. Americas president, Barack Obama, said in a White House pr

19、ess release that cyber-threats “_49_ one of the gravest national-security dangers” the country is facing.Securing cyberspace is hard because the architecture of the internet was designed to promote connectivity, not _50_. Its founders focused on getting it to work and did not_51_ threats because the

20、 network was attached to Americas military. As hackers_52_, layers of security, from antivirus programs to firewalls, were added to try to keep them at bay. Gartner, a research firm, admits that last year organizations around the globe spent 67 billion in information security._53_, these defenses ha

21、ve worked reasonably well. Despite the talk about the risk of acyber 9/11, the internet has proved remarkably _54_. Hundreds of millions of people turn on their computers every day and bank online, shop at_55_ stores, share gossip and photos with their friends on social networks and send all kinds o

22、f sensitive data over the web without ill effect. Companies and governments are shifting ever more services online.41. A. technicalB. literaryC. deliberate D. noble42. A. sensesB. restrictionsC. connections D. differences43.A. break through B. keep backC. stand for D. tap into44.A. collectionsB. mis

23、takes C. leaks D. sources45.A. hackers B. agencies C. critics D. victims46.A. assessedB. insistedC. revealed D. concluded 47.A. social B. culturalC. civil D. commercial48.A. gaps B. contactsC. effects D. concerns49.A. pose B. solve C. maintain D. reduce50.A. availabilityB. securityC. temptation D. p

24、reservation 51.A. worry aboutB. specialize inC. keep away D. put off52.A. broke downB. turned upC. fell apart D. shut down53.A. Of courseB. In another wordC. On the whole D. Above all54.A. calm and stable B. fun and fashionableC. profitable and productive D. wild and well-received 55.A. luxuriousB.

25、favoriteC. virtual D. convenienceSection BDirections: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passa

26、ge you have just read.(A) E-learning-An Alternative Learning OpportunityDay school ProgramSecondary students across Toronto District School Board(TDSB) are invited to take one or two e-Learning courses on their day school timetable. Students will remain on the roll at their day school.The on-line cl

27、assroom provides an innovative relevant and interactive Learning environment. The courses and on-line classroom are provided by the Ministry of EducationThese on-line courses are taught by TDSB secondary school teachers are part of the TDSB Students time table; and appear on the Students report upon

28、 completionBenefits of e-LearningInclude: Access to courses that may not be available at his or her TDSB school Using technology to provide students with current information: and. assistance to solve timetable conflictsIs e-Learning for You?Students who are successful in on-line course are usually;

29、able to plan, organize time and complete assignments and activities; capable of working independently in a responsible and honest manner; and , able to regularly use a computer or mobile device with internet accessStudents need to spend at least as much time with their on-line course work as they wo

30、uld in a face-to-face classroom course.56. E-Learning courses are different from other TDSB courses in that .A. they are given by best TDSB teachers.B. they are not on the day school timetable.C. they are not included on students reports.D. they are an addition to TDSB courses.57. What do students n

31、eed to do before completing e-learning courses?A. To learn information technology on-line.B. To do their assignments independently.C. To update their mobile devices regularly.D. To talk face to face with their teachers.58. What can be inferred about the online courses from the advertisement?A. The o

32、n-line course is free of chargeB. Student will use electronic devices in the on-line courseC. Little communication with teachers is needed in the on-line course D. When timetable conflicts, priority should be given to the on-line course.(B) Its an annual argument. Do we or do we not go on holiday? M

33、y wife says no because we have no savings to save us. I say you only live once and we work hard and whats the point if you cant go on holiday. The joy of a recession (不景氣) means no argument next year - we just wont go.Since money is known to be one of the things most likely to bring a relationship t

34、o its knees, we should be grateful. For many families the recession means more than not booking a holiday A YouGov survey of 2, 000 people found 22% said they were arguing more with their partners because of concerns about money. A recent research shows arguments about money were especially damaging

35、 to couples.Kim Stephenson, an occupational psychologist, believes money may be different things to men and women. “People can say the same things about money but have different ideas of what its for.” he explains. “Theyll say its to save, to spend, for security, for freedom, to show someone you lov

36、e them.” He says men are more likely to see money as a way of buying status and of showing their parents that theyve achieved something.“The biggest problem is that couples assume each other know whats going on with their finances, but they dont. There seems to be more of a taboo (禁忌) about talking

37、about money than about death. But you both need to know what youre doing, whos paying what into the joint account and how much you keep separately. In a healthy relationship, you dont have to agree about money, but you have to talk about it.”59. What does the author say about vacationing? A. People

38、enjoy it all the more during a recession.B. It is the chief cause of family disputes.C. It makes all the hard work worthwhile.D. Few people can afford it without working hard.60. What does the author mean by saying money is known to bring a relationship to its knees(Lines 1-2, Para. 2)?A. Money is c

39、onsidered to be the root of all evils. B. Few people can resist the temptation of money. C. Some people sacrifice their dignity for money. D. Disputes over money may ruin a relationship.61. The YouGov poll of 2,000 people indicates that in a recession _. A. conflicts between couples tend to rise. B.

40、 couples show more concern for each other. C. it is more expensive for couples to split up.D. divorce and separation rates increase.62. The author suggests at the end of the passage that couples should _. A. put their money together instead of keeping it separately B. make efforts to reach agreement

41、 on their family budgets C. discuss money matters to maintain a healthy relationship D. avoid arguing about money matters to remain romantic(C)Attachment Parenting is not indulgent Parenting. Attachment parents do not spoil their children. Spoiling is done when a child is given everything that they

42、want regardless of what they need and regardless of what is practical. Indulgent parents give toys for tantrums (發(fā)脾氣), ice cream for breakfast. Attachment parents dont give their children everything that they want, they give their children everything that they need. Attachment parents believe that l

43、ove and comfort are free and necessary. Not sweets or toys. Attachment Parenting is not afraid of tears parenting. Our kids cry. The difference is that we understand that tantrums and tears come from emotions and not manipulation. And our children understand this too. They cry and have tantrums some

44、times, of course. But they do this because their emotions are so overwhelming that they need to get it out. They do not expect to be rewarded for their strong negative emotions; they simply expect that we will listen. We pick up our babies when they cry, and we respond to the tears of our older chil

45、dren because we believe firmly that comfort is free, love is free, and that when a child has need for comfort and love, it is our job to provide those things. We are not afraid of tears. We dont avoid them. We hold our children through them and teach them that when they are hurt or frustrated we are

46、 here to comfort them and help them work through their emotions.Attachment Parenting is not Clingy Parenting. I do not cling to my children. In fact, Im pretty free-range. As soon as they can move they usually move away from me and let me set up a chase as they crawl, run, skip and hop on their merr

47、y way to explore the world. Sure, I carry them and hug them and chase them and kiss them and rock them and sleep with them. But this is not for me following them everywhere and pulling them back to me. This is me being a home base. The attachment comes from their being allowed to attach to us, not f

48、rom us attaching to them like parental leeches.Attachment Parenting is not Selfish Parenting. It is also not selfless parenting. We are not doing it for us, and we are not doing it to torment ourselves.Attachment Parenting is not Helicopter Parenting. I dont hover. I supervise. I follow, I teach, I

49、demonstrate, I explain. I dont slap curious hands away. I show how to do thing safely. I let my child do the things that my child wished to do, first with help and then with supervision and finally with trust. I dont insist that my 23 month old hold my hand when we walk in the sidewalk because I kno

50、w that I can recall him with my voice because he trusts me to allow him to explore and he trusts me to explain when something is dangerous and to help him satisfy his curiosities safely. Most of the negative things that I hear about attachment parents are completely off-base and describe something t

51、hat is entirely unlike Attachment Parenting. Attachment Parenting is child-centric and focuses on the needs of the child. Children need structure, rules, and boundaries. Attachment Parents simply believe that the child and the parent are allies, not adversaries. And that children are taught, not tra

52、ined. 63. According to the author, what should parents do when their kids cry? A. Providing comfort and love. B. Trying to stop kids crying. C. Holding them till they stop.D. Rewarding kids with toys.64.What does free-range mean according to the passage?A. Fond of providing a home base. B. Ready to

53、play games with my kids. C. Curious to watch what games they play.D. Willing to give kids freedom of movement.65. Which of the following is NOT attachment parenting?A. Fostering their curiosity. B. Standing by and protecting. C. Showing them how things are done.D. Helping them do the right thing.66.

54、 What does the passage mainly discuss?A. How to foster love in children.B. How to build child confidence.C. Different types of parenting.D. Parent-child relationships.Section C A. Long car journeys are even less pleasant B. During the day, sleep comes in snatchesC. But nothing can match them for spe

55、ed and comfortD. you will arrive at your destination fresh and uncrumpledE. you will be utterly exhausted before you are halfway through your journeyF. Also, you are invariably faced with numerous opinions different airlines offer for similar flightsPeople travelling long distances frequently have t

56、o decide whether they would prefer to go by land, sea, or air. Hardly anyone canpositivelyenjoy sitting in a train for more than a few hours. Traincompartmentssoon getcrampedandstuffy. It is almost impossible to take your mind off the journey. Reading is only a partial solution, for themonotonousrhy

57、thm of the wheels clicking on the rails soonluresyou to sleep._ 67_ At night, when you really wish to go to sleep, you rarely manage to do so. If you are lucky enough to get asleeper, you spend half the night staring at the small blue light in the ceiling, or fumblingto find you ticket forinspection.Inevitablyyou arrive at your destin