安徽省蚌埠市2010届高三第三次质检

一、单项填空

1. 难度：中等

 As we know,     Potala Palace（布达拉宫）,a combination of Tyibetan constriction art and culture, is considered        precious treasure of China.

    A．不填；a        B．the; a         C．the; the       D．the;不填

2. 难度：中等

 Which exports      an important role in its economic growth now, this province has been affected by the global economic downturn.

    A．played         B．to play        C．playing        D．play

3. 难度：中等

 He is really like a gentleman and he usually          the door open to let the ladies go first.

    A．holds          B．leaves         C．keeps          D．makes

4. 难度：中等

 QQ,      you can chat with your friends, makes communication easy.

    A．as             B．which          C．that           D．where

5. 难度：中等

 ---Have you seen my e-mail about our TESL, project?

   ---Yes. Luckily, I checked my e-mails yesterday. Normally, I      my e-mail-box for days.

    A．haven’t opened                  B．didn’t open   C．hadn’t opened D．don’t open

6. 难度：中等

 The couple did have a quarrel about money last night, but now they have already      .

    A．taken up       B．made up        C．put up         D．brought up

7. 难度：中等

 Even students with         intelligence can be excellent students after improving their study habits.

    A．average        B．unusual        C．splendid       D．popular

8. 难度：中等

 ---Why didn’t you reared him of the possible danger?

   ---But what        otherwise? He never listens to me.

    A．could I do     B．could I have done                C．should I do    D．must I have done

9. 难度：中等

 Any help from you will be greatly appreciated. Please give me a reply at your earliest       .

    A．interruption   B．instruction    C．consideration  D．convenience

10. 难度：中等

 ---It’s said that Williams will come to help us.

   ---        we depend on him, we have to do most of the work ourselves.

    A．No matter what B．However much   C．Whatever       D．However

11. 难度：中等

 Those who brig sunshine into the lives of others cannot keep      from themselves.

    A．it             B．one            C．those          D．them

12. 难度：中等

 It wasn’t until the 2010 CCTV Spring Festival Gals（央视春晚）         .

    A．did the former pop band Little Tiger reunite

    B．that the former pop band Little Tiger reunite

    C．then did the former pop band Little Tiger reunite

    D．when the former pop hand Little Tiger reunited

13. 难度：中等

 Everybody was touched        words after they heard her moving story.

    A．of             B．without        C．beyond         D．in

14. 难度：中等

 Half a month later, he found his lost motorcycle          in the woods off the highway.

    A．abandoned      B．rented         C．donated        D．refused

15. 难度：中等

 ---How far do they live apart?

   ---         I know, they live in the same neighborhood.

    A．As long as     B．As well as     C．As far as      D．As soon as

二、完形填空

16. 难度：中等

阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

In this modern world, we rush around all day, doing things, talking, sending and reading messages. We are always on ,always conected, always thinking, always talking. There is no  1for stillness.

And when we are  2to be still because we’re in line for something, or waiting at a doctor’s appointment, or on a bus or train, we often  3something to do. Some will play with mobile devices, other will read something. Being still isn’t something we’re  4.

This comes at a   5: we lose that time for  6, for observing and listening. We lose peace.

And   7yet: sometimes too much action is worse than no action at all. You can run around crarily, but get  8done.

Take a moment to think about  9you spend your days. Are you constantly rushing around? Are you constantly reading and answering  10checking on the news and the latest tream of information? Are you always  11through your schedule?

Is this how you want to spend your  12? If so, peace be with you. If not, take a moment to be   13. Don’t think about what you have to do, or what you’ve done already.   14be in the moment.

Then after a minute or two of doing that, consider your life, and how you’d  15it to be. See your life with less moveanent, less doing, less rushing. See it with more stillness, more consideration, more  16.

Then be that vision.

It’s prerty simple: all you have to do is sit still for a little bit each day.   17you’re gotten used to that, try doing less each day. Breathe when you feel yourself moving too  18. slow down. Be present. Find happiness now, in this moment, instead of   19for it.20

1.A．place            B．chance         C．freedom        D．time

2.A．forced           B．ordered        C．invited        D．told

3.A．have             B．find           C．buy            D．get

4.A．familiar with    B．curious about  C．used to        D．interested in

5.A．cost             B．risk           C．moment         D．danger

6.A．play             B．food           C．sleep          D．consideration

7.A．further          B．worse          C．farther        D．deeper

8.A．everything       B．anything       C．nothing        D．something

9.A．how              B．where          C．why            D．whether

10.A．questions       B．problems       C．phones         D．messages

11.A．walking         B．rushing        C．stepping       D．going

12.A．school          B．youth          C．work           D．life

13.A．silent          B．patient        C．still          D．quiet

14.A．Nearly          B．Ever           C．Just           D．Already

15.A．like            B．decide         C．choose         D．need

16.A．activity        B．research       C．study          D．peace

17.A．Because         B．Until          C．Once           D．Unless

18.A．frequently      B．slowly         C．fast           D．quickly

19.A．asking          B．sending        C．calling        D．waiting

20.A．Value           B．Miss           C．Owe            D．Hold

三、阅读理解

17. 难度：中等

Last night was the last game for my eight-year-old son's soccer team. It was the final quarter. The score was two to one, my son's team in the lead. Parents surrounded the playground, offering encouragement.

With less than ten seconds remaining, the ball suddenly rolled in front of my son's teammate, Mickey O’ Donnel. With shouts of "Kick it!" echoing（回响）across the playground, Mickey turned around and gave it everything he had. All around me the crowd erupted（爆发）. O'Donnel had scored!

Then there was silence. Mickey had scored all right, but in the wrong goal, ending the game in a tie. For a moment there was a total hush. You see, Mickey has Down syndrome (唐氏综合症) and for him there is no such thing as a wrong goal. All goals were celebrated by a joyous hug from Mickey. He had even been known to hug the opposing players when they scored.

The silence was finally broken when Mickey, his face filled with joy, hugged my son tightly and shouted, "I scored! I scored. Everybody won! Everybody won!" For a moment I held my breath, not sure how my son would react. I need not have worried. I watched, through tears, as my son threw up his hand in the classic high-five（致礼）salute and started chanting, "Way to go Mickey! Way to go Mickey!" Within moments both teams surrounded Mickey, joining in the chant and congratulating him on his goal. Mike happily and everyone sent their wishes to him.

Later that night, when my daughter asked who had won, I smiled as I replied, "It was a tie. Everybody won."

1.Which is the most correct description of the author’s too? He was/had        .

    A．brave          B．honest         C．sympathy       D．pride

2.The underlined word “hush” in Paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to “          .”

    A．stare          B．silence        C．congratulation D．noise

3.After Mike scored, the author help his breath, because      .

    A．Mike cheated everyone            B．everyone would accept the fact

    C．the score was out of his expectation               D．his son might get angry with Mike

4.We can infer from the passage that Mike         .

    A．was cared about by his teammates

    B．was hared by his own team

    C．was corbarrassed when he realized the fast

    D．was warm-hearted and played soccer for both teams

18. 难度：中等

Here are two letters in WORKWORRIES, a column（栏） in a newspaper:

Dear Ariel,        I got a job offer from a high-tech company with a fairly satisfactory paycheck and benefits．Even the work environment is cool．But I heard that the job requires a lot of overtime and even weekends．I know it's important for newcomers to work hard to get their feet planted firmly on the ground, but I'm scared of the idea of having nearly no free time．I still need to find a girlfriend．So, shall I accept the job or give it up for another one with much less pay and more freedom? Amoretto

 

Dear Amoretto,

I have two things to say: First, you're lucky to have such an excellent offer, especially at a time when so many qualified（胜任的）people are struggling to find any work at all; and second, you can't figure out your work-life balance until you're actually working．

Take the job．You'll be learning, doing interesting things, working in a cool environment, and making money．If you're given a contract （合同）, make sure you understand the terms before you sign．Ask your boss how many hours a week you're expected to work．If they tell you a number that is much lower than what you find once you're working, you'll be in a better position to talk to them about it．

Give your wor k 100 percent．Work energetically and efficiently．If you're dedicated（敬业的）and focused, you might accomplish more than your co-workers in less time．Showing yourself to be a productive and talented worker for the beginning will give you more bargaining power．Finally, remember that taking a job doesn't have to be a life commitment．Try to give it at least a year （two is better）．If you're really miserable after that time, look for another job that will give you more freedom．By then, you'll have workplace experience, bosses and colleagues who can speak positively about your work and some savings．Good luck!

Ariel

 

 

1.From Amoretto's letter, we know that he __________.

       A．has been working for a long time          B．is likely a green hand

       C．expects to change his job                D．is quite satisfied with the job.

2.How can a man arrange his work-life balance according to Ariel?

       A．By taking a training course．                 B．By asking people for advice．

       C．By comparing with others．               D．Through his own work experience

3.All of the following are advised byArial EXCEPT__________.

       A．understanding the terms before signing

     B．working hard and efficiently

       C．getting a better position                    

       D．doing the job at least a year

4.What does Ariel advise to do in the reply?

       A．Take the job offered．                        B．Give up and find a new job．

       C．Depend on your feeling．                      D．Choose jobs with great care

19. 难度：中等

When asked to point out one or two things that are most important to themselves, many put friends ahead of homes, jobs, cloth and cars.

A true friendship carries-a-long history of experience that determines who we are and keeps us connected. It is a treasure we should protect. Unfortunately, the better friends you are, the more probably you’ll have disagreements. And the result can be what you don’t want an end to the relationship.

The good news is that most troubled friendships can be mended First, don’t let your pride get in your way. Most of us can forgive each other when differences are brought out in the open . second, apologize when you’re wrong – even if you’ve been wronged. Over the course of a friendship, even the best people make mistakes. Sometimes, it may be best if the wronged person takes the lead and apologizes. When you apologize, give your friend a chance to admit that he has been wrong. Third, see things from your friend’s point of view. And finally, accept that friendships change as our needs and lifestyle change. Making friends can sometimes seem easy. The hard part is keeping the connections strong during the natural ups and downs that have an effect on all relationships . My suggestion: Consider friendship an honor and a gift , and worth the effort to treasure and nurture .

1.What would be the best title for the text?

    A．Easy Ways to Make Friends

    B．Ups and Downs in Friendship

    C．How to Mend a Troubled Friendship

    D．How to Take the Lead in Making Friends

2.The “wronged person” underlined in the text refers to a person           .

    A．who has been mistaken for another

    B．who has been blamed unfairly

    C．who has treated friends badly

    D．who has admitted his mistakes

3.According to the text a friendship can last long only if             ．

    A．we have much in common

    B．we know our friends’ mistakes

    C．we treat our disagreements wisely

    D．we have know one another for long

4.What should we do if we follow the author’s second suggestion?

    A．Stick to our own prints of view

    B．Avoid making mistakes

    C．Make an apology first

    D．Change our lifestyles

20. 难度：中等

In the computer age, most of us take a broadband（宽带）Internet connection for granted. Whether cable or mobile broadband, today’s connections are many times faster than those in the early days. Videos play smoothly, complex websites load quickly, and files（档案文件）download much faster than ten years ago. And the files are much bigger too.

There’s a catch, of course: You have to live near enough to a major city to get broadband Internet. If you don’t, it’s slow dial-up access for you. And for those living really far out, there may be no Internet access at all.

Technology experts often talk about the “last mile” problem, which refers to the difficulty of bringing Internet access to remote locations. In cities and suburbs（郊区）, it’s relatively easy to provide access for everyone. It is much more difficult to deliver access to those living far from cities, especially in developing countries. Internet service providers, for their part, have been reluctant to provide access to sparsely (稀疏地) populated areas. The handful of Internet users they would reach wouldn’t cover the expense.

But every year, technological advancements allow of more and more Internet users. Most broadband connections today run over existing cable TV and telephone lines although these technologies aren’t available everywhere.

Some companies have delivered the Internet over standard power lines. Advancements in cheaper, more efficient fiber optics cables (光纤电缆) promise to bring extremely fast Internet connections to more users.

Still, the “last mile” problem remains hard to deal with. There will always be somewhere that doesn’t have an affordable broadband connection. But someday that might not matter. If the rapid progress in cell phone technology is any indication (迹象), it may not be too long before an Internet connection simply follows you wherever you go.

1.The underlined part “a catch” (in Paragraph 2) probably means “_____”.

    A．a rare challenge                 B．a desirable plan

    C．an efficient device              D．a hidden problem

2.What can we know from the third paragraph?

    A．Internet connection has not been popular in most cities.

    B．Internet service providers care about rural（农村的）customers.

    C．Computer is popular in developing countries.

    D．It is hard to bring Internet access to users in remote areas.

3.Paragraph 4 mainly tells us that technological advancements _____.

    A．make TV and telephone available everywhere

    B．bring great change to people’s everyday life

    C．make it possible for more people to use the Internet

    D．bring faster Internet connections to users

4.What may eventually settle the “last mile” problem?

    A．The broadband connection’s getting faster.

    B．More and more Internet users.

    C．more and more Internet connections.

    D．The rapid progress in cell phone technology.

21. 难度：中等

It is common to have difficulties sleeping during the day. Humans are naturally wired to sleep best at night and be awake during the day. However, modern work schedules require some people to try to accommodate the unnatural schedule of shift（轮班）work — being awake at night and sleeping during the day.

In order to make this adjustment, you need to pay special attention to your sleep environment and your preparation for sleep. If shift work is a necessary part of your work life, here are some suggestions that may help.

Arrange to sleep uninterrupted in a quiet, dark room. This means you may have to turn off or unplug your phone, hang darkening curtains on the windows or wear a sleep eye mask, and train your family and friends to leave you alone while you sleep.

Fit in a nap（小睡）. When your daytime sleep period is too short, taking a short nap of less than 30 minutes just before work or on a break has been shown to improve alertness and enhance performance.

Develop and follow a sleep routine. It's best if you go to sleep and wake up at the same time every day. Try not to vary this too much on weekends. Your body likes routine.

Take extra care to make healthy choices. You may be tempted to reach for unhealthy foods or nicotine to stay awake or alcohol to try to sleep. But ultimately these choices are more harmful than helpful.

If you have tried all these things and are still having problems getting enough quality sleep during the day, talk to your doctor or a sleep specialist. Sometimes medications（药物治疗）may be helpful and safe. In other cases, there may be an underlying sleep disorder that needs to be addressed.

1.The purpose of the text is to      .

    A．persuade workers to have a god sleep.

    B．advise night workers to keep healthy

    C．encourage workers to do day work

    D．help night workers to sleep well

2.What does the author recomusend?

    A．A suitable account of alcohol to help sleep.

    B．A regular life on weekday’s and weekends.

    C．A dark room without phoebes to sleep in.

    D．A break for sleeping anytime during the day.

3.On which condition should a person turn to a sleep specialist for help?

    A．If he suffers from a sleep disorder for the first time.

    B．If a good sleep environment is greatly needed for him.

    C．If he falls to get quality sleep through his own efforts.

    D．If he has the problem of bailing to sleep in the daytime.

4.We can learn from the test that        .

    A．night workers need a long time to fall asleep

    B．constant breaks at work help to improve performance

    C．it is difficult to create a good sleep environment

    D．night work requires people to adjust their body clocks

四、任务型阅读

22. 难度：中等

阅读下列短文，根据所读内容在短文后的表格中填入恰当的单词。注意：表格的每个空格只填一个单词。

Educating girls quite possibly yields a higher rate of return than any other investment （投资）available in the developing world. Women's education may be unusual territory for economists（经济学家）, but enhancing women's contribution to development is actually as much an economic as a social issue. And economics（经济因素）, with its emphasis on incentives, provides guideposts that point to an explanation for why so many girls are deprived（剥夺）of an education.

　　Parents in low-income countries fail to invest（投资）in their daughters because they do not expect them to make an economic contribution to the family: girls grow up only to marry into somebody else's family and bear children. Girls are thus seen as less valuable than boys and art kept at home to do housework while their brothers are sent to school - the prophecy （预言) becomes self- fulfilling, trapping women in a vicious circle (恶性循环) of neglect.

　　An educated mother, on the other hand, has greater earning abilities outside the home and faces an entirely different set of choices. She is likely to have fewer but healthier children and can insist on the development of all her children, ensuring that her daughters are given a fair chance. The education of her daughters then makes it much more likely that the next generation of girls, as well as of boys, will be educated and healthy.

Few will dispute that educating women has great social benefits. But it has enormous economic advantages as well. Most obviously, there is the direct effect of education on the wages of female workers. Wages rise by 10 to 20 per cent for each additional year of schooling. Such big returns are impressive by the standard of other available investments, but they are just the beginning. Educating women also has a significant impact on health practices, including family planning.

Topic: The significance of female (1.)        in developing countries

Opinion	Educating girls in more(2.)      than any other investment.
Families	From low-income families	From educated mothers’ families
Attitudes	Girls are of less(3.)          than boys.	Development should be for all(4.)         .
(5.)	There is(6.)      invests ment in daughters. Girls are made to may at home, (7.)        housework.	Girls and boys have(8.)         chances.
Significance	Educating girls(9.)       to social benefits, conceit advantages and health practices, including faruly planning.
(10.)	Educating girls in developing countries is important and rewarding.

五、书面表达

23. 难度：中等

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