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1、2014年8月份考试高三英语试卷 考生注意：1. 本试卷共135分, 考试时间120分钟。2. 请在答题卡密封线外的指定位置写上姓名、班别和考生号。3. 请将答案填涂在答题卡上。I 语言知识及应用（共两节，满分45分）第一节. 完形填空（共15小题，每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，掌握其大意，然后从1-15各题所给的A、B、C、D项中，选出最佳选项。Jennys elder brother was ill throughout the years and she had been helping care him. Little by little, she herself discov

2、ered she had a(n)_1_ in medicine. At 18 she married and started a family. Several years later, Jenny said she wanted to be a _2_. Her husband supported her decision._3_, Canadian medical schools did not _4_ women students at that time. Therefore, Jenny went to the United States to study _5_ at the W

3、omens Medical College in Philadelphia. It took her five years to _6_ her medical degree.Upon graduation, Jenny returned to Montreal and set up a private _7_. Three years later, she moved to Winnipeg, Manitoba, and there she was once again a _8_ doctor. Many of her patients were from the nearby timbe

4、r and railway camps. Jenny found herself operating on damaged limbs and setting broken bones, in addition to _9_ all the babies in the area.But Jenny had been practising without a license. She had _10_ a doctors license in both Montreal and Winnipeg, but was _11_. The Manitoba College of Physician a

5、nd Surgeons, an all-male board, wanted her to _12_ her studies at a Canadian medical college! Jenny refused to _13_ her patients to spend time studying what she already knew. So in 1887, she appealed to the Manitoba Legislature to issue a license to her but they, too, refused. Jenny _14_to practise

6、without a license until 1912. She died four years later at the age of 73.In 1993, 77 years after her death, a medical license was _15_ to Jenny. This decision was made by the Manitoba Legislature to honor “this courageous and pioneering woman.”1. A. habitB. dislikeC. interestD. voice2. A. teacher B.

7、 musician C. lawyer D. doctor3. A. Unluckily B. Besides C. Therefore D.Finally 4. A. hire B. accept C. trust D. entertain5. A. history B. physics C. law D. medicine6. A. improve B. save C. gain D. design7. A. clinic B. museum C. lab D. school 8. A. busy B. wealthy C. greedy D. lucky 9. A. giving B.

8、delivering C. carrying D. taking 10. A. put awayB. taken overC. applied for D. turned in11. A. punishedB. fired C. blamed D. refused12. A. displayB. change C. preview D. complete 13. A. cure B. leave C. test D. charge14. A. continuedB. promised C. pretended D. dreamed15. A. sold B. donated C. issued

9、 D. showed第二节 语法填空（共10小题，每题1.5分，满分15分）  阅读下面短文, 按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求, 在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空, 并将答案填写在答题卡标号为1625的相应位置上.Many people may think its unbelievable that animals should have their feelings. In fact, animals feelings are sometimes even 16 (warm) than we can imagine. Savanah, 17 eight

10、een-month-old leopard(豹), and Max, a dog who is just a few weeks younger, have become the best friends at Ohio Zoo. They get along quite well 18 each other and run after each other all the time cheerfully. 19 Savanah was just 10 weeks old, they have been put together. From then on, their friendship

11、has surprised large numbers of 20 (visit) to the zoo.Another moving story 21 (happen) in Turkey in 2013. Winter was sweeping the Northern Hemisphere, but perhaps no one had been hit as hard 22 the five donkeys by freezing temperatures in Turkey. The unattended (无人照顾的) donkeys in a small Turkish vill

12、age were covered by snow, with icicles (冰柱) 23 (hang) off their bodies. Later, a rescue team found the donkeys, some of 24 were so frozen that they couldnt move and had to be carried away by a truck. 25 being housed in a warm shelter, all the donkeys were “defrosted (解冻)” and alive because of their

13、own strong determination. 阅读（共两节，满分50分）第一节  阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 AOne morning, Anns neighbor Tracy found a lost dog wandering around the local elementary school. She asked Ann if she could keep an eye on the dog. Ann said that she could watch it

14、 only for the day.Tracy took photos of the dog and printed off 400 FOUND fliers(传单), and put them in mailboxes. Meanwhile, Ann went to the dollar store and bought some pet supplies, warning her two sons not to fall in love with the dog. At the time, Anns son Thomas was 10 years old, and Jack, who wa

15、s recovering from a heart operation, was 21 years old.Four days later Ann was still looking after the dog, whom they had started to call Riley. When she arrived home from work, the dog threw itself against the screen door and barked madly at her. As soon as she opened the door, Riley dashed into the

16、 boys room where Ann found Jack suffering a heart attack. Riley ran over to Jack, but as soon as Ann bent over to help him the dog went silent.“If it hadnt come to get me, the doctor said Jack would have died,” Ann reported to a local newspaper. At this point, no one had called to claim the dog, so

17、Ann decided to keep it.The next morning Tracy got a call. A man named Peter recognized his lost dog and called the number on the flier. Tracy started crying, and told him, “That dog saved my friends son.”Peter drove to Anns house to pick up his dog, and saw Thomas and Jack crying in the window. Afte

18、r a few moments Peter said, “Maybe Odie was supposed to find you, maybe you should keep it.”26. What did Tracy do after finding the dog?A. She gave it to Ann as a gift.B. She tried to look for its owner.C. She sold it to the dollar store.D. She bought some food for it.27. How did the dog help save J

19、ack?A. By dragging Jack out of the room. B. By breaking the door for Ann.C. By leading Ann to Jacks room.D. By attending Jack when Ann was out.28. What was Anns attitude to the dog according to Paragraph 4?A. Pitiful B. Careful C. Thankful D. Doubtful 29. For what purpose did Peter call Tracy?A. To

20、take back his dog. B. To interview Tracy.C. To help her friends son. D. To return the flier to her.30. What can we infer about the dog from the last paragraph?A. It would be given to Odie.B. It would be returned to Peter.C. It would be taken away by Tracy.D. It would be kept by Anns family. BLarry w

21、as on another of his underwater expeditions (探险) but this time, it was different. He decided to take his daughter along with him. She was only ten years old. This would be her first trip with her father on what he had always been famous for. Larry first began diving when he was his daughters age. Si

22、milarly, his father had taken him along on one of his expeditions. Since then, he had never looked back. Larry started out by renting diving suits from the small diving shop just along the shore. He had hated them. They were either too big or too small. Then, there was the instructor. He gave him a

23、short lesson before allowing him into the water with his father. He had made an exception. Larry would never have been able to go down without at least five hours of theory and another similar number of hours on practical lessons with a guide. Children his age were not even allowed to dive. After th

24、e first expedition, Larrys later diving adventures only got better and better. There was never a dull moment. In his black and blue suit and with an oxygen tank fastened on his back, Larry dived from boats into the middle of the ocean. Dangerous areas did not prevent him from continuing his search.

25、Sometimes, he was limited to a cage underwater but that did not bother him. At least, he was still able to take photographs of the underwater creatures. Larrys first expedition without his father was in the Cayman Islands. There were numerous diving spots in the area and Larry was determined to visi

26、t all of them. Fortunately for him, a man offered to take him around the different spots for free. Larry didnt even know what the time was, how many spots he dived into or how many photographs he had taken. The diving spots afforded such a wide array of fish and sea creatures that Larry saw more tha

27、n thirty varieties of creatures.Larry looked at his daughter. She looked as excited as he had been when he was her age. He hoped she would be able to continue the family tradition. Already, she looked like she was much braver than Larry had been then. This was the key to a successful underwater expe

28、dition. 31.In what way was this expedition different for Larry ?A. His daughter had grown up. B. His father would dive with him.C. His daughter would dive with him. D. He had become an excellent diver. 32.What can be inferred from Paragraph 2 ? A. Larry liked the rented diving suits. B. Divers had t

29、o buy diving equipment.C. Larry was permitted to dive. D. Ten-year-old children were allowed to dive. 33.Why did Larry have to stay in a cage underwater sometimes ?A. To dive into the deep water. B. To prote ct himself from danger C. To appreciate the underwater view. D. To take photographs more con

30、veniently. 34.What can be learned from the underlined sentence ?A. Larry liked the adventure. B.Larry had a poor memory. C. Larry didnt wear a watch. D. Larry was not good at mathematics 35.What did Larry expect his daughter to do ?A. Become a good diver. B. Make a good diving guide. C. Have longer

31、hours of training. D. Take a lot of photos underwater.CHere is some must-know information from a handbook on how people behave in doing business in some countries.In BrazilBrazilians are warm and friendly. They often stand close when talking and it is common for them to touch the person on the shoul

32、der. People often greet each other (particularly women) with light cheek kisses. Schedules tend to be flexible, with business meetings sometimes starting later than planned. But to be safe, be on time. Meals can stretch for hourstheres no such thing as rushing a meal in Brazil. Lunches also can star

33、t in the mid to late afternoon. Brazilians are social, preferring face-to-face communication over mails or phone calls.In SingaporeSingaporeans shake hands when they meet and often also greet each other with a small, polite bow. Business cards should be offered and received with two hands. Arriving

34、late is considered disrespectful. So be on time. Efficiency(效率) is the goal, so meetings and dealings often are fast-paced. Singaporeans are direct in their discussions, even when the subject is about money. Rank is important and authority is respected. This determines how both people interact in me

35、etings. For example, people avoid disagreeing outright with someone with a higher rank.In the United Arab Emirates21世纪教育网In the UAE, status is important, so the most senior or oldest should be greeted first with their titles. The handshake seems to be longer than elsewhere. So, do not pull away the

36、handshake. Women should cover themselves when it comes to dress. Men also tend to be covered from neck to elbows(肘部) and down to the knees. People do not avoid entertaining in their homes, but they also hold business meals at restaurants. Touching or passing food or eating with your left hand is to

37、be avoided. When meetings are one-to-one, if your host offers you coffee, you should refuse. It might seem odd, but it is a cultural tradition. Coffee should only be accepted if it is already set out or presented.In SwitzerlandThe Swiss tend to be formal and address each other by last name. They als

38、o are respectful of private lives. You should be careful not to ask about personal topics. Punctuality (守时) is vital, something that comes from a deep respect for others time. Arrive at any meeting or even a few minutes early to be safe. They also have clear structure in their companies. Higher-ups

39、make the final decisions, even if others might disagree. Neat, clean dress is expected. The Swiss follow formal table manners. They also keep their hands visible at the table and their elbows off the table. It is polite to finish the food on your plate.36. The passage is mainly about _.A. the workpl

40、ace atmosphere B. customs and social mannersC. living conditions and standards D. communication types and conditions 37. Why do Singaporeans avoid arguing with their boss?A. They put efficiency in the first place.B. They should obey the person of a higher rank C. They dont like the face-to-face comm

41、unications.D.They want to finish meetings as quickly as possible.38. In the UAE, when should you refuse the coffee if it is offered?A. When meeting the host alone. B. When greeting the old people.C. When attending a presentation.  D. When dining with business partners.39. In which country do pe

42、ople greet each other with a small and polite bow?A. In Brazil. B. In Singapore.C. In the United Arab Emirate.  D. In Switzerland.40. In which country do people care about where to put their hands at the dinner table?A. In Brazil. B. In Singapore.C. In the United Arab Emirate.  D. In Switz

43、erland. DIt was one of those terribly hot days in Baltimore. Needless to say, it was too hot to do anything outside. But it was also scorching in our apartment. This was 1962, and I would not live in a place with an air conditioner for another ten years. So my brother and I decided to leave the apar

44、tment to find someplace indoors. He suggested we could see a movie. It was a brilliant plan.Movie theaters were one of the few places you could sit all day and-most important-sit in air conditioning. In those days, you could buy one ticket and sit through two movies. Then the theater would show the

45、same two movies again. If you wanted to, you could sit through them twice. Most people did not do that, but the manager at our theater, Mr. Bellow, did not mind if you did.That particular day, my brother and I sat through both movies twice, trying to escape the heat. We bought three bags of popcorn

46、and three sodas each. Then, we sat and watched The Music Man followed by The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance. Wed already seen the second movie once before. It had been at the theater since January, because Mr. Bellow loved anything with John Wayne in it.We left theater around 8, just before the evenin

47、g shows began. But we returned the next day and saw the same two movies again, twice more. And we did it the next day too. Finally, on the fourth day, the heat wave broke.Still, to this day I can sing half the songs in The Music Man and recite half of John Wayne and Jimmy Stewarts dialogue from The

48、Man Who Shot Liberty Valance! Those memories are some of the few I have of the heat wave of 1962. Theyre really memories of the screen, not memories of my life.41. In which year did the author first live in a place with an air conditioner?A. 1952 B. 1962 C. 1972 D. 198242. What does the underlined w

49、ord “It” in Paragraph 3 refer to?A. The heat. B. The theatre.C. The Music Man D. The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance43. What do we know about Mr. Bellow?A. He was a movie star.B. He sold air conditioners.C. He was a fan of John Wayne.D. He loved children very much.44. Why did the author and his/her bro

50、ther see the same movies several times?A. They wanted to avoid the heat outside.B. The two movies were really wonderful.C. The manager of the theater was friendly.D. They liked the popcorn and the soda at the theater.45. What can we learn from the last paragraph?A. The author turned out to be a grea

51、t singer.B. The author enjoyed the heat wave of 1962.C. The authors life has been changed by the two movies. D. The author considers the experience at the theater unforgettable.第二节 信息匹配（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）请阅读下列应用文及相关信息，并按照要求匹配信息。请在答题卡上将对应题号的相应选项字母涂黑。首先,请阅读下列信息:A. “Organic produce is always better,” Go

52、ld said. “The food is free of pesticides(农药),and you are generally supporting family farms instead of large farms. And more often than not it is locally grown and seasonal, so it is more tasty.” Gold is one of a growing number of shoppers buying into the organic trend, and supermarkets across Britai

53、n are counting on more like him as they grow their organic food business.B. Market research shows that Gold and others who buy organic food can generally give clear reasons for their preferences, but their knowledge of organic food is far from complete. For example, small amounts of pesticides can b

54、e used on organic products. And about three quarters of organic food in Britain is not local but imported to meet growing demand. “The demand for organic food is increasing by about one third every year, so it is a very fast-growing market,” said Sue Flock, a specialist in this line of business.C. M

55、any cities around the world today are heavily polluted. Careless methods of production and lack of consumer demand for environment-friendly products have contributed to the pollution problem. One result is that millions of tons of glass, paper, plastic and metal containers are produced, and these ar

56、e difficult to get rid of.D. However, today, more and more consumers are choosing “green” and demanding that the products they buy should be safe for the environment. Before they buy a product, they ask questions like these: “Will this shampoo damage the environment?”“Can this metal container be reu

57、sed or can it only be used once?”E. Only a few years ago, it was impossible to find green products in supermarkets, but now there are hundreds. Some supermarket products carry labels(标签) to show that the product is green. Some companies have made the manufacturing(制造) of clean and safe products their main selling point and emphasized it in their advertising.F. T