河北省武邑中学届高三上学期寒假作业英语试题2.docx

1、河北省武邑中学届高三上学期寒假作业英语试题2武邑中学2017-2018学年高三年级寒假作业 英语学科（第二期）完成时间：2018年2月13日（腊月二十八） 星期二班级学号_ 学生姓名_ 家长签字_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)，选出最佳选项。ASanlinx Inc. first introduced its original market defining SayaJoy Soy Milk Maker over 14 years ego to the North America market. Now we are intro

2、ducing the SoyaPower G4, the fourth generation of advanced soy milk makers replacing the top rated SayaPower Plu.The SoyaPower has been a best seller for nearly two years before it was replaced by the G4, with more favorable ratings than any other soy milk maker during its lifetime.The SoyaPower G4

3、retains all the SoyaPower Plus features and functions. It makes soy milk, almond milk from other nuts seeds, or grains or a combination of them It makes both fully cooked and raw milks. It even makes creamy soups and porridge and hot chocolate drink.TheMainImprovementsThe G4 adds stainless steel to

4、the lower part of the machine head, and thus makes the total grinding and cooking chamber all stainless steel. This is very important for people who are concerned of plastic leaching into food.The G4 changed to bottom heating like a typical electric water kettle. Since soy milk or soups are easily b

5、urnt onto bottom heating plate, many other bottom heating makers suffer from this problem. The G4 solved this problem by using advanced technologies and design.The perfect technology ensures excellent grinding and milk yields. It also makes the use and cleaning even easier.Eight push button function

6、s, for making milks from soaked beans, dry beans, and other seeds and grains or combination of them. It also makes soups and porridge. It even has a function to make hot chocolate!21.WhyistheSoyaJoyG4produced?A.SovaPower PlusoldbadlyB.The company is very famousC. The company wants to broaden market.

7、D.ThecompanyintendstoopentheNorthAmericamarket.22. Whatcanweknowabouttheg4fromthetext?A. ItcanbeusedtofrychocolateBItsometimesmakesthesoymilkburnt.C.Itmainlyservesforthepeoplemindingplastic.D.Themostadvancedtechnologyisusedonit.23.Whatdoestheunderlinedwordretains inparagraph3mean?A.keeps B.replaces

8、C.obtains D.prohibitsBIn high school I was very shy, content to hang around with my small group of friends and to concentrate on my courses. I was quickly labeled a “brain.” I did so well that by the end of senior year I had perfect grades and enough college credits to give up an entire quarter of c

9、oursework.But in early June of senior year, the principal called me into office. He asked me to give a speech at gradation. I gaped(目瞪口呆地凝视)at him, my heart thumping. This was the reward for my hard work? I mumbled something and fled the office, blaming myself for staying away from physics, a subjec

10、t sure to have broken up my perfect record.I finally agreed to a compromise. I would share the honor with five other students. I agreed to introduce my friend Judy, who would then give her own, full-length speech.Graduation day soon arrived. Id been practicing my speech for days, and I had it memori

11、zed. The first half hour of the ceremony passed in a blur, and then my moment came. My name was announced. I managed to reach the podium without falling down. I faced my classmates. My voice trembled a little, but mostly it was clear and strong. But within seconds, I was done and heading back to my

12、seat. I accomplished something Id never dreamed ofI spoke in front of hundreds of people.Although I didnt realize it at the time, the successful completion of that speech gave me the confidence to participate in class at college, to give verbal reports, and to eventually break free of my shyness. I

13、never would have chosen to give a speech at graduation-or ever. But Im glad I did. I no longer hesitate when Im faced with the prospect of doing something I dread. I know it may very well turn out to be one of my shining moments.24. Why was the writer called a “brain”? A. She was a bookworm all the

14、time B. She was the head of her small group C. She was the most intelligent student D. She did more coursework for good grades.25. What can we infer from the second paragraph? A. She ruined her health by studying hard B. She got the reward beyond expectation C. She was grateful for giving a speech D

15、. She wasnt good at physics at school26. How did the author feel at the beginning of the graduation speech? A. Scared B. Moved C. Excited D. Embarrassed27. What did the speech bring to the author at last? A. She had nothing to fear in life B. She got rid of her sense of shyness C. She won enough col

16、lege credits D. She desired to become a speaker CElectronic devices can seem like a “third party in some relationships because some partners spend more time on them than with each other.When Amanda Gao, a 26-year-old white-collar worker in Beijing, went to a hotpot restaurant with her boyfriend on F

17、riday night several weeks ago, she expected that they would have a good time together. To her disappointment, however, it did not turn out that way later. As soon as they were led to their seats and she began to order dishes, he buried himself in his mobile phone“It seemed that his phone was making

18、its way between us. A date that should have belonged to us turned into one where my boyfriend dated a third party and I felt left out. Gao said. some people, like her, have found that electronics have been sabotaging(破坏) their romantic relationships.A study, published in the journal Psychology of Po

19、pular Media Culture in April 2017, questioned nearly 200 college aged adults who were in committed relationships to report on their and their partners smartphone dependency. The results showed people who were more dependent on their phones were less sure about their relationships, and people who con

20、sidered their partners excessively (过度地) dependent on their devices were less satisfied in their relationship. Lin Yuan, a relationship advisor in Beijing, noted that as more and more electronics come out and spice up peoples lives, they are at the same time becoming a third party in relationships,

21、especially for young people.Lin said she knew of some people who suggest that electronics should be kept out of bedrooms, which she considered challenging and hard to be put into practice for most couples. She recommended that if people are feeling neglected in their relationship, they need to respe

22、ctfully let their partners know their feeling. “Communication is always the best and the most efficient way,” she said.28. What is Gaos feeling when entering the restaurant with her boyfriend? A. Disappointed B. Expectant C. Annoyed D. Uneasy29. Which of the following may Lin Yuan agree with? A. Gao

23、s boyfriend is addicted to playing games B. Most couples can keep electronics out of bedrooms C. Partners should communicate more to understand each other better D. Couples should stop using electronics to avoid the problem mentioned above30. Why was the case of Amanda Gao mentioned? A. To explain w

24、ho the “third party” is B. To stress the importance of electronic devices C. To encourage advisors to talk about the case D. To introduce the phenomena of excessively depending on electronics31. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?A. Are devices killing romance?B. How to beat s

25、martphoneC. The romantic story of Miss GaoD. The relationship between man and smart phoneD China is embracing an era of sharing economy. After sharing bikes, sharing books are the next trend. The book-sharing program at Sanxiaokou Xinhua Bookstore in Hefei, capital of Anhui province, has been runnin

26、g for several months since its launch on July 16, 2017. Customers are encouraged to borrow up to two books, from all books available in this store, for free via an app, pay 99 yuan online as the deposit and return the books within 10 days.A survey of 601 app users conducted by the company in late Ju

27、ly found that more than 90 percent of the readers said they may want to keep some of the borrowed books permanently, but they dont want to visit the store again to complete the purchase. When another nine stores joined the book-sharing program in August, the ability to purchase the borrowed books wa

28、s made available on the app. Zhao Shiping, a manager of the Sanxiaokou store, said that the daily customer flow in the first week of the book-sharing program was about 7,000 while the figure for the same period last year was 5,000 to 6,000. So, book-sharing will reduce barriers for book purchasing a

29、nd increase customer flow, which will increase the business value of the bookstore, its brand value and increase its value as a partner for companies outside the book sales sector.In addition to bookstores, banks have also joined the trend of book-sharing. Two branches of China Everbright Bank intro

30、duced book loan service at the end of this July. The service is free for seven days and 0.1 yuan is charged after that and 0.5 yuan after 21 days. Readers can return borrowed books to any branch of the bank. This book-sharing project, a cooperation between Everbright Bank and an app called Youshugon

31、gdu, which translates as lets read books together, will be expanded to other outlets to turn each outlet into a small community library with 1,000 to 2,000 books.32. Whats the text mainly about? A. Banks begins to sell books B. People tend to share books online C. A book-sharing program has been run

32、ning D. Bookstores and banks join book-sharing economy33. Which group is benefit of books-sharing according to Paragraph 3? Increasing the customer flowBringing convenience to the bookstoresReducing the barriers for book purchasingIncreasing the brand value of the bookstoresA. B. C. D. 34. How much should you pay for borrowing a book from the China Everbright Bank for two wee