河北省届高三英语上学期第三周周测试题.docx

1、河北省届高三英语上学期第三周周测试题高三英语上学期第三周周测试题阅读理解(共两节，满分40分)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A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。AThe flowers are blooming and the birds are singing as Melinda sits in the rose garden of the nursing home. She is recalling old times as she waits for her familys arrival. The nursing home has bee

2、n Melindas new settlement ever since Thomas passed away a week ago. Thomas had fought a long and hard battle against lung cancer for three years. Unfortunately, he has broken the promise that he and Melinda had made: to be with each other for every birthday. Melinda knew this was unrealistic (不现实的 )

3、 but agreed to the promise for Thomass sake.Thomas, you are completely a dreamer Melinda shouted to Thomas as he dragged on about living on an island with his beautiful wife. Thats what she loved about him most-he had a vivid imagination. They got married at age eighteen and began having children ri

4、ght away. Mary came within the year, followed by Thomas Benjamin II, Lilly-Ann, and Joseph Little Joey George. The family lived an exultant life filled with laughter and love.Mom! Lilly shouted, but it really sounded like a howl. Melinda had lost herself in thinking about the life she had shared wit

5、h her late husband. Lilly pushed her down the long dark halls of the nursing home until they arrived at the recreational room.When the doors opened, Melinda put her hand over her mouth and was completely speechless.The room was crowded with the people nearest and dearest to her and the warmth and lo

6、ve was felt instantly. The night went on; stories and cocktails were shared and everything was perfect.However, when Melinda caught a moment to herself she looked around at her family. With a smile on her face, she raised her Manhattan and called out for a toast. This one is for you, Thomas,though y

7、ou are not here.1. Why did Thomas break his promise?A. He was busy with his work. B. He died of lung cancer.C. He had to serve in the army. D. He stopped loving Melinda.2. Which of the following best explains exultant underlined in Paragraph 2?A. Peaceful. B. Simple. C. Stressful. D. Happy.3. What c

8、an we infer from the last paragraph?A. Melinda children forgot their father. B. Melinda was tired of noise.C. Melinda missed her husband badly. D. Melinda liked to drink alcohol.4. What can be a suitable title for the text?A. A Particular Birthday B. A Woman at a Nursing HomeC. Memories of Old Days

9、D. A Big Surprise for MelindaB.Every time a new year is coming, people set out to better themselves. They promise they will lose weight, find a new job, or maybe even take that vacation theyve always talked about. But why do we make these promises to ourselves, and where did this tradition come from

10、? Why does this tradition live on when so many people fail to keep the resolutions(决定) they made? Well, we can start by blaming the ancient Babylonians.Around 4,000 years ago in Babylon, the earliest recorded celebration honoring the coming of a new year was held. Calendars werent as they are today,

11、 so the Babylonians did it in late March during the first new moon after the Spring Equinox(春分). The festivities were meant for the rebirth of the sun god, but the Babylonians made promises in order to please their gods. They felt this would help them start the new year off well.Resolutions continue

12、d on with the Romans. When the early Roman calendar no longer synced(同步) up with the sun, Julius Caesar decided to make a change. He consulted with the best astronomers and mathematicians of the time and introduced the Julian calendar, which more closely represents the modern calendar we use today.

13、Caesar declared January 1 the first day of the year to honor the god of new beginnings, Janus. The Romans celebrated the New Year by offering sacrifices to Janus.To this day, the traditions of the ancient Babylonians and Romans continue around the world. So much that Google launched a Resolution Map

14、 in 2013 where people could add resolutions and see others adding theirs in real time. However, no matter how many people participated in Googles project, the numbers are bleak when it comes to the number of people who maintain their resolutions-only eight percent of people are successful in stickin

15、g them out.5. Why did the ancient Babylonians make promises to their gods?A. To honor the god of new beginnings.B. To observe the rebirth of the sun god and please him.C. To honor the coming of a new year and satisfy their gods.D. To please their gods and hope for a good start of the year.6. What ca

16、n we know about the tradition of the New Years resolutions?A. The tradition of making New Years resolutions will soon die.B. The history of making New Years resolutions is not well known.C. Julius Caesar made January 1 the first day of a year on his own.D.A lot of people dont feel like making New Ye

17、ars resolutions.7. What does the underlined word “bleak” in the last paragraph mean?A. Large. B. Unpleasant. C. Encouraging. D. Hopeful.8. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?A. How Making New Years Resolutions Came Into Being?B. The Ancient Babylonians and the RomansC. The Cha

18、nge of Roman Calendars D. How People Better ThemselvesCThe province of Alberta contains a large part of the Rocky Mountains，making it an attractive province to visit. However，this part of Canada has more than the Rockies. There are cities and towns that draw a high number of tourists each year. Calg

19、ary Calgary is the largest city in Alberta. Its best known for the Calgary Stampede，a large show that happens in summer every year. The city also has many historic buildings and an amazing zoo. Its very rich due to the provinces large oil industry. Edmonton Edmonton is the capital of Alberta. Its th

20、e second largest city in the province. It is home to a lot of history. The West Edmonton Mall is a popular attraction，which is the largest in North America and contains over 800 stores，a water park，and a famous theme park. Banff Banff is located in Banff National Park. It is famous for its wonderful

21、 scenery. Activities in the area include hiking，cycling，and skiing. The local hot springs (温泉) are also fun to visit. Though its a small town，it is home to a lot of arts and cultures. Banff holds a film festival each year and hosts many dance，theater，and music programs throughout the summer. Jasper

22、Located in Jasper National Park，Jasper attracts lots of visitors to the natural beauty of the park. There are a lot of hiking trails and other nature-related activities. The town offers a number of dining and hotel choices at a variety of price points，making it convenient (便利的) for your visit to the

23、 area. 9What do we know about Calgary? AIt is the capital of Alberta. BIt holds the Calgary Stampede every summer. CIt is famous for its historic buildings. DIt is the richest city in Alberta. 10Visitors who like shopping should go to_. AEdmonton BCalgary CBanff DJasper 11Visitors to Banff and Jaspe

24、r can do the following EXCEPT_. Ahosting music programs Bhaving fun at hot springs Cenjoying the natural beauty Dtaking part in naturerelated activitiesDFor me, my great moment came when I actually decided to accept an opportunity to teach English in Shanghai. There were times when I almost gave up

25、because of fear. But in the end I came here.Last summer, a Canadian-Chinese woman who teaches in Shanghai just happened to come to the place where I was working in the Seattle area. We talked and I said I had always wanted to teach abroad. She said. Come to our school. Okay, I replied, but I wasnt s

26、ure if I meant it.We met later for coffee. She answered all of my questions about the school, and gave me the website address and the email address of the person to contact. It took six months for me to finally decide on the job.First of all, in Shanghai there are many western places to eat western

27、food and lots of interesting things to do. Also, there is a great subway-system with directions and stops posted in English. Finding your way around is a challenge in a new place. But that isnt hard here. Taxis are very cheap, you can always jump in one and get home. There are also a lot of westerne

28、rs in Shanghai, so it is fairly easy to ask for directions. Young Chinese people are much more likely to speak English and they are wonderfully helpful.I earn almost $ 1,000 per month and live in a nice rent-free apartment. My biggest expense (开销) has been food as I am a vegetarian (素食者) and also on

29、 a diet. I still have not got used to the traditional Chinese food, but if you like it, youll be in heaven.Here I have a good place to live in, new friends, a high salary, and a good job. In the U. S., getting a job at my age has been next to impossible for a woman.12.We can infer that at first the

30、writer .A.wasnt interested in teaching abroad at allB.wasnt sure whether to accept the job to teach in ChinaC.knew she would be popular as a teacher in ChinaD.thought the Canadian-Chinese woman was joking13.What does the underlined word that in Paragraph 4 refer to?A.Living in a new place.B.Dealing

31、with a challenge.C.Finding your way around.D.Taking a taxi.14.According to the last but one paragraph, the writer .A.is satisfied with her weightB.doesnt have to pay for rentC.doesnt like eating vegetablesD.is crazy about the traditional Chinese food15.We can infer that the writer most probably .A.s

32、pends lots of money each monthB.lived alone when she was in the United StatesC.had a very good job before she left her countryD.feels happy to have made the decision to teach in Shanghai第二节七选五(共5小题;每小题2分，满分10分)I learned Japanese a few years ago. I can say that learning a language is a huge challenge to me._16_Here are a few tips from experts which can help you become fluent. Kn