沈阳二中2015—2016学年度上学期10月份小班化学习成果

阶段验收 高三（16届）英语试题

说明：1.测试时间：120分钟 总分：150分

2.客观题涂在答题纸上，主观题答在答题纸的相应位置上

第Ⅰ卷 （40分）

第Ⅱ卷 （110分）

第I卷

第一部分 阅读理解 （共两节，满分40分）

（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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

A

In this age of Internet chat, videogames and reality television, there is no shortage of mindless activities to keep a child occupied. Yet despite the competition, my 8-year-old daughter Rebecca wants to spend her leisure time writing short stories. She wants to enter one of her stories into a writing contest, a competition which she won last year.

As a writer, I know about winning contests – and about losing them. I know what it is like to work hard on a story only to receive a rejection letter from the publisher. I also know the pressure of trying to live up to a reputation created by previous victories. What if she doesn’t win the contest again? That’s the strange thing about being a parent. So many of our own past scars and destroyed hopes can resurface in our children.

A revelation (启示) came last week when I asked her, “Don’t you want to win again?” “No,” she replied, “I just want to tell the story of an angel going to first grade.”

I had just spent weeks correcting her stories as she spontaneously (自发地) told them. Telling myself that I was merely an experienced writer guiding the young writer across the hall, I offered suggestions for characters, conflicts and endings for her tales. The story about a fearful angel starting first grade was quickly “guided” by me into the tale of a little girl with a wild imagination taking her first music lesson. I had turned her contest into my contest without even realizing it.

Staying back and giving kids space to grow is not as easy as it looks. Because I know very little about farm animals who use tools or angels who go to first grade, I had to accept the fact that I was co-opting(借鉴) my daughter’s experience.

While stepping back was difficult for me, it was certainly a good first step that I will quickly follow with more steps, putting myself far enough away to give her room but close enough to help if asked. All the while I will be reminding myself that children need room to experience, grow and find their own voices.

1. What do we learn from the first paragraph?

A. A lot of amusements compete for children’s time nowadays.

B. Children have lots of fun doing mindless activities.

C. Rebecca is much too busy to enjoy her leisure time.

D. Rebecca draws on a lot of online materials for her writing.

2. What did the author say about her own writing experience?

A. She was constantly under pressure to write more.

B. Most of her stories had been rejected by publishers.

C. She did not quite live up to her reputation as a writer.

D. Her road to success was full of pain and frustrations.

3. Why did Rebecca want to enter this year’s writing contest?

A. She believed she possessed real talent for writing.

B. She was sure of winning with her mother’s help.

C. She wanted to share her stories with readers.

D. She had won a prize in the previous contest.

4. The underlined sentence probably means that the author was _______.

A. trying not to let her daughter enjoy her own life.

B. trying to get her daughter to do the thing as the author wished.

C. making sure that her daughter would win the contest.

D. helping her daughter develop real skills for writing.

B

Museum of Fine Arts, BostonHOURSThe MFA is open 7 days a week.Monday and Tuesday: 10 am – 4:45?pmWednesday – Friday: 10 am – 9:45?pmSaturday and Sunday: 10 am – 4:45?pmHOLIDAYS AND CLOSINGSThe Museum will be closed on the following holidays: New Year’s Day, Patriots’ Day (third Monday in April), Independence Day (July 4), Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.The Museum will close early on Wednesday, at 4:45 pm, June 11, and Thursday, July 24.ADMISSIONAdults: $25Seniors (65+): $23Students (18+): $23Youths 7 – 17*: FREE*Children 6 and under: FREE*Weekdays after 3 pm, weekends, and Boston public school holidays; otherwise $10.PUBLIC TRANSPORTATIONTake the T!Because our limited parking fills up quickly – especially during popular exhibitions, holidays, and school vacation weeks – we encourage you to take advantage of the MBTA, Boston’s public transportation system (known by natives as the “T”).SubwayTake the Green Line E train to the Museum of Fine Arts stop, or the Orange Line train to the Ruggles stop.BusTake the 39 bus to the Museum of Fine Arts stop, or the 8, 47, or CT2 buses to the Ruggles stop.The MFA strives to maintain a safe, comfortable, and respectful environment for all visitors. We also take our role as guardians of the objects in our collection very seriously. Please enjoy all that the Museum has to offer and observe the policies listed here to help protect and preserve the art on view in the Museum.When Visiting the MFA Please Refrain (避免) from the Following:Touching any art objectsGetting closer than 12 inches to any unprotected artworkGesturing within 2 feet of any artworkSmokingChewing gumRunning, yelling, or disruptive behaviorCell phone usage in the galleriesFlash photography5. What day can you spend the longest at the museum? A. On Mondays.

B. On Fridays.C. On Sundays.

D. On Independence Day.6. Middle-aged parents with a 10-year-old boy and 5-year-old girl will have to pay ______ for a

visit at weekends. A. $50.

B. $46.

C. $73.

D. $60.7. To get to the museum, you are advised to arrive ______. A. on foot.

B. by bike.

C. by car.

D. by bus.8. According to the rules of the museum, ______. A. you cannot take photos of the artworks. B. you need to put your bags in lockers before tours. C. you have to keep your distance from the artworks. D. you should set your cell phone to silent mode.

C

ONE day my 5-year-old daughter, Mini, ran to the window crying: “A Cabuliwallah (从喀布尔来的水果商贩)! A Cabuliwallah!” In the street below was a Cabuliwallah, passing slowly along. Mini called him loudly but when he looked at her she ran away scared. Shortly after this, the two became friends. They started to hang out together, laughing and talking. Mini’s new friend would give her raisins (葡萄干) and almonds (杏仁) , spending the little money he had on her. The two of them enjoyed joking together. The Cabuliwallah, who was called Rahmun, would say: “Well, little one, when are you going to the father-in-law’s house?” Mini did not understand this and was puzzled. One morning, I heard uproar (骚动) in the street, and saw Rahmun being led away by the police. There were bloodstains on his clothes. I gathered that a neighbor had owed Rahmun money for a shawl (披肩) but had falsely denied having bought it, and that in the course of the quarrel Rahmun had struck him. On a charge of murderous assault (攻击), Rahmun was sentenced to jail. Time passed, and he was not remembered. Mini grew up and we were making arrangements for her wedding. I was sitting in my study when someone entered. It was Rahmun, the Cabuliwallah, released from prison. Barely recognizable now, he asked to see Mini and said that all those years ago she had reminded him of his own daughter in Kabul. It was his belief that Mini was still the same. He had pictured her running to him calling “Cabuliwallah!”. He had imagined that they would laugh and talk together. In fact, he had brought her, wrapped up in paper, a few almonds and grapes. The two were reunited but Mini had grown up. She now understood the meaning of the word “father-in-law,” and when he made this joke once more she flushed up (脸红) at the question. He could not revive (还原) their old friendship. When Rahmun left, I gave him a bank note, saying: “Go back to your own daughter, and may the happiness of your meeting bring good fortune to my child!” Having made this present, I had to give up the electric lights and the military band I had intended for the wedding and the ladies in the house were disappointed. But to me the wedding feast was all the brighter for the thought that in a distant land a long-lost father met again with his child. Adapted from Tagore’s (泰戈尔) short novel The Cabuliwallah

9. Which of the following is TRUE about Mini and Rahmun’s friendship?A. They felt close to each other at first sight.B. The author didn’t like Mini making friends with Rahmun.C. Rahmun liked Mini more when the author often bought fruits from him.D. Though not understanding all Rahmun’s jokes, Mini liked hanging out with him.

10. Why was Rahmun put into prison?A. He hurt a man.B. He stole a shawl.C. He cheated his neighbor.D. He was dishonest in his business.

11. From the article, we can conclude that the author was ______ Rahmun.A. not fond of

B. worried aboutC. not supportive of

D. sympathetic to

D

The smell of fresh air is becoming something of a distant memory, thanks to our increasing use of fragrance (香气). From air fresheners to scented (有香味的) candles, we live in a world of scent.

Recent figures show seven in ten people use air fresheners or scented candles to keep our homes smelling sweet. Yet recent records suggest that perfumed products could affect our health, causing problems including allergies (过敏), headaches and asthma (哮喘) .

One leading expert believes nearly a third of people suffer health effects from being exposed to scents. A major problem is so-called “contact” allergy—where perfumes and scented products cause eczema (湿疹) when they come into contact with the skin. About one in 20 is thought to be affected by fragrance allergy.

“Often it may not be immediately obvious that you have developed a fragrance allergy,” says Dr. Baron. “You don’t react immediately. Gradually, as you are exposed more and more, the body increases its reaction, until it becomes noticeable to you.”

People with pre-existing eczema are particularly vulnerable (易受影响). “The eczema worsens in areas in contact with perfumes,” says Dr. Baron. “But even those without allergies can b