沈阳铁路实验中学2014—2015学年度下学期假期作业验收考试

高三英语

第一部分 阅读理解(共两节,满分40)0

第一节(共15小题;每小题2分,满分30分)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A, B, C和D)中,选出最佳选项. A

Helen Thomas, the pioneering White House reporter known for putting presidents on the hot seat, died at 92． To those who regularly watch presidential press conferences, Helen Thomas is a familiar figure．Usually dressed in red and always seated in the front row, she is always the first or second reporter the president calls upon．It is an honor she has earned．Besides, it affords her the perfect opportunity to do what she does best - challenge the president and other public officials to tell the plain truth．She said, "We reporters' priority（首要事情） is the people's right to know - without fear or favor．We are the people's servants．" Helen Thomas was born in Kentucky in 1920．All the nine Thomas children were brought up to value education, and all were expected to make something of themselves through working hard．She made up her mind while still in high school to become a reporter after writing for the student newspaper．After receiving her bachelor's degree in 1942, Thomas headed straight for Washington, D．C．in search of a newspaper job．Before long, she landed one at Washington Daily News．Her duty included fetching coffee and doughnuts for the paper's reporters and editors．The eager young woman found the atmosphere exciting and was convinced she had made the right career choice． Her big break came when she was sent to Florida to report on the vacation of President-elect John F．Kennedy and his family．Once President Kennedy took office, Thomas changed her focus from the president's family to his policies．She began attending the daily press briefings at the White House as well as presidential press conferences．Thomas has covered every president since Kennedy．Over the years, Thomas found her job "thrilling and inspiring," but never boring．And she took very seriously her duty to "keep an eye on the president" and keep American people informed．1.What can we learn about Helen Thomas from the passage?

She was born to a large family in Kentucky in 1942．

Her first job was to deliver doughnuts to a news agency．

C．Her career took off after covering the Kennedys．

D．She decided to be a reporter while in college．

2. Paragraph 3 is written to show Helen Thomas_________.

A．appreciates education and hard work B．is a good decision maker for her career

C．wants to be famous by writing reports D．has great support from her family

3:What does Helen Thomas think other work?

A．Unbearable． B．Unforgettable． C．Challenging． D．Exciting．

4. What can be the best title for the text?

A．A reporter sticking to the facts． B．A reporter challenging President Kennedy．

C．A reporter from an ordinary family． D．A reporter for Washington Daily News．

B

In Los Angeles, drivers spend sixty-one hours every year stuck in traffic. These drivers know all too well how bad the traffic can be. "There're too many cars, and you can't move around a lot. "????? Professor Cyrus Shahabi also knows about traffic jams. He lives more than 65 kilometers from his office at the University of Southern Califomia,in Los Angeles. He is always late even with the help of a navigation(导航) system.????? He decided to develop a programme called ClearPath for that. He says his program uses historical data to predict traffic conditions even before the driver leaves the house.????? " What's unique is that we use a lot of data that's currently become available including traffic data,weather data,and we analyze that so that we can predict what's going to happen in front of you when you leave home. "????? Professor Shahabi says his system does more than just respond to current traffic conditions. With ClearPath,he says, a driver can decide what time he wants to leave, and ClearPath will give the fastest route. It looks at the entire road network, including surface streets as well as highways,before the driver hits the road. Professor Shahabi hopes to have ClearPath available nationwide and overseas once they can collect traffic data from other cities.???? "I always thought that Los Angeles had the worst traffic, but now I know that Shanghai,Beijing,Seoul,Tokyo, believe it or not, Singapore, Hong Kong certainly are examples that can immediately use this. "???? Professor Shahabi hopes to share this new technology with companies that already have navigation systems, such as Google and Apple.?5. Drivers in Los Angeles were mentioned in order to______.?A. show care for them????????????????? B.?raise the topic? ?C. solve traffic problems??????????????? D. introduce their life

?6.. What is unique about ClearPath??A. It can use a lot of information all over the world.?B. It can ensure that you will never be late for work.?C. It helps drivers see clearly what happens on the road.?D. It helps drivers know the road conditions ahead of time.

C

Most people who move to a foreign country or culture may go through some form of culture shock, and its degree is determined by the differences between cultures, the anxiety to adapt to a new culture and the familiarity with a new culture,?etc．If you go, for example, to a culture that is far different from your own, you're likely to experience culture shock more sharply than those who move to anew culture knowing the language and the custom of it．

It is important to understand and learn how to deal with culture shock if you are m adapt successfully to your new home's culture．There are four general stages of cultural adjustment, and being aware of them helps you understand that culture shock won't last long．It's just a process you are going through rather than a constant situation．

The first stage is usually referred to as the "honeymoon" stage．Upon arriving in a new environment, you'll be interested in the new culture．Everything will seem thrilling and everyone will seem friendly and helpful．During this stage you are merely taking in these impressions passively．

But it isn't long before the honeymoon stage gives way to the second stage -- "the withdrawal stage"．The excitement you felt before is gone and problems arise．The language is hard to learn, people are unusual and unpredictable, friends are hard to make, and simple things like shopping and going to the bank are challenges．It is at this stage that you are likely to feel anxious and homesick, and you will probably find yourself complaining about the new culture or country．This is the stage called "culture shock"．

At some point, if you can manage it?well, you'll begin the transition into the next stage, the "recovery" stage, in which you'll feel more confident functioning in the new culture．Customs and traditions are dearer and easier to understand．At this stage, you'll deal with new challenges with humor rather than anxiety．

9．According to the passage, culture shock can be _____．

A．dealt with more easily for some people ?B．reduced by learning the language alone

C．avoided by knowing adjustment stages? D．got rid of by learning just the customs

10．The "honeymoon stage"??here refers to _____．

A．the first month after the?wedding? B．the stage of adaptation

C．the period of excitement? D．the holiday for a newly-married couple

11．Which of the following doesn't belong to the second stage?

A．Becoming upset? B．Missing family C．Feeling confident? D．Making complaints

12．What would be probably discussed in the paragraph that follows?

A．Consequences of culture shock.? B．Challenges in a new country.

C．The 4th?stage?of cultural adjustment. D．Preparations for a new culture.?

D

If you are planning a visit to Chicago, make sure you see the city best before you head back home.Architecture Chicago is home to some of the most fascinating architecture in the country. One of the oldest buildings in the city is the Water Tower, which was built in 1869. It is one of the structures to survive the Chicago Fire in 1871. It is a fascinating building to see, and is nearby the Water Tower Place, which has great shopping. It’s a paradise for the young. Another stop must be the Willes Tower, formerly known as the Sears Tower. Go to the top and walk out on the clear walkway to take a look straight down on the city. If you have the time, be sure to have dinner or a cocktail in the Signature Room on the 95th floor. Not only is the food great, but the views are breathtaking.Boat Tours If architecture is your thing, Wendella Boats offers a great architecture tour of Chicago. You can see some of the beautiful buildings from the Chicago River, which is a side of the buildings you don’t usually get to see. There are several other boat tours that are just great, too, and many will even take you from the river out to Lake Michigan where you can see the Chicago skyline at any time of day. These tours are great ways to gain knowledge of this spectacular city, and it’s also a funny way to rest your legs between walking tips.Famous Pizza You cannot come to Chicago without trying some famous, deep-dish pizza. There are many places to get this delicious, thick pizza, but three stores stand out from the rest. Gino’s East, Giordano’s, and Lou Malnati’s are the best places to get authentic, Chicago-style, deep-dish pizza. Try it with all the toppings or just cheese, but be sure you try it at some point. Many think that much pizza and cheese seems disgusting, but don’t knock it till you try it. You might find a new favorite way of eating this Italian classic.13.Water Tower Place is so popular among young people most probably because of ______.

its amusement services and shopping advantages

B．its advantage of meeting his or her future partner

C. there being many museums about art and literature

D. its importance in working as an unusual water tower now

14.While making a boat tour, you can ______.

A．draw the newly built architecture along the river

B．see some beautiful buildings and even the Chicago skyline

C．see how to gain knowl