江苏牛津英语常州高三上期中.docx

1、江苏牛津英语常州高三上期中第一节 单项填空（共15题；每小题1分，满分15分）请认真阅读下面各题, 从题中所给的A、B、C、D 四个选项中, 选出最佳选项, 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。21. The British took words from other countries - something we call “borrowing”, _ the words were kept. A. because B. as though C. even though D. if22. Serious reading, in _ form it may take, has its place in

2、the advance of human civilization. A. which B. what C. whichever D. whatever23. The crashed plane had been kept in service for longer than _ intended. A. originally B. vaguely C. temporarily D. consistently24. The British new visa policy allows tourists to leave and return to the country without _ p

3、aperwork again for two years. A. submitting B. substituting C. appointing D. registering25. By tradition, in Britain, 21 guns are fired as a general rule _ the Queen on her birthday. A. in memory of B. in salute to C. on behalf of D. in celebration of26. -The food in Zhengzhou doesnt agree with me.

4、- You are _ for disappointment if you expect the same taste in a toally different region. A. fragile B. unfit C. bound D. apparent27. - So many tourists pour into such beautiful places. - I think it necessary they _ be well preserved. A. can B. shall C. should D. may28. President Xis visit to the UK

5、 creates a win-win situation, _ both China and the UK will benefit a lot in economic and social development. A. one where B. one C. which D. the one in which29. October 29 saw China _ its one-child policy, _ all couples to have two for the first time since 1980. A. end; allowing B. end; having allow

6、ed C. ending; to allow D. ending; allowed30. - Jack, how are you recently? - Just so-so. My business failed and I am reduced to _ occasionally . A. burn myself out B. hiring myself out C. trying myself out D. stretch myself out31. - I will have two midterms tomorrow. - Me, too. So you _ any sympathy

7、 from me here. A. arent getting B. didnt get C. havent got D. arent going to get32. Having considered the _ of the problem, they worked out a detailed plan carefully. A. regulations B. foundations C. dimensions D. decorations33. -Hey, Franc, join us. Dont you know “All work and no play make a dull b

8、oy”? -Thanks for inviting, but I think _ and I have fallen behind. A. Great minds think alike, but fools seldom differ B. The early bird catches the worm C. Dont count your chicken until they are hatched D. Make hay while the sun shines34. - Did you participate in his celebration party yesterday? -

9、No, I _ my mother do housework all day. A. would help B. helped C. had helped D. was helping35. -Have you watched the film Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation? - _. But I have been working on my graduation thesis. A. Of course not. B. Why bother? C. How dare I? D. I hope so.第二节: 完形填空(共20 小题; 每小题1 分,

10、满分20 分)请认真阅读下面短文, 从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D 四个选项中, 选出最佳选项, 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。Eventually all suns will 36 their fuel, explode and then become cold and dark. Matter itself will disappear and the universe will become 37 for the rest of time.This was the general drift of my thoughts as my wife and I 38 my eldest son a

11、s a freshman at college. That moment at the dorm is 39 at the kindergarten door, at the gates of summer camp, at every occasion of parting and 40 . But it comes surprising, taking what you 41 most.Our ancestors thought this parting should take place 42 . In many societies adolescents were sent away

12、to live with friends or relatives right after adolescence. This was supposed to 43 the conflicts that come from 44 teenagers and their parents very near. Eighteen years is not enough. The days pass uncounted, until they 45 . The adjustment is upsetting. My son is on the 46 side - observant, thoughtf

13、ul, a practitioner of companionable silence. I know this is hard on him as well. He will be homesick. Among the greatest 47 of college students is they wont have a room at home to return to.But with due respect to my sons feelings, I have the 48 of parting. I know something he doesnt - incomprehensi

14、ble to the young. He is experiencing the 49 that come with beginnings. His life is starting for real. I have begun the long letting go. Put another way: He has a wonderful future in which my part 50 decreases.Im sure my father realized it at a(n) 51 moment. And I certainly didnt notice or understand

15、. At first, he was a giant who held my hand and 52 my sky. Then a middle-aged man who paid my bills. Now, decades after his passing, a much-loved 53 . But I can remember the last time I hugged him in his home, where I always had a room. I can only hope to leave my son the same.My son, those days hav

16、e been the greatest wonder and 54 of my life. And there will always be a 55 for you.36. A. add B. use C. consume D. supply37. A. empty B. boundless C. expanding D. hopeless38. A. dropped out B. dropped off C. dropped in D. dropped back39. A. delayed B. implied C. missed D. captured40. A. reliance B.

17、 importance C. responsibility D. independence41. A. wonder B. need C. value D. miss42. A. before B. later C. afterwards D. earlier43. A. minimize B. cause C. manage D. settle 44. A. drawing B. relating C. housing D. seating 45. A. come B. end C. break D. start46. A. excited B. sad C. anxious D. quie

18、t47. A. fears B. pities C. reliefs D. pains48. A. better B. pleasure C. worse D. benefit49. A. comprehension B. recognition C. adjustment D. consideration50. A. naturally B. sharply C. immediately D. suddenly51. A. difficult B. critical C. important D. similar52. A. filled B. cleared C. clouded D. b

19、roke 53. A. breadwinner B. shape C. guard D. shadow54. A. pressure B. privilege C. substitute D. inspiration55. A. house B. chance C. room D. dream第三部分：阅读理解（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）请认真阅读下列短文, 从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D 四个选项中, 选出最佳选项, 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AHomonym: a word that has the same spelling and the same pronunciation

20、 as another world, but a different meaningSame spelling, different meaningImagine, then a situation where two words are spelt and pronounced exactly the same way, but have completely different meanings. Welcome to the world of homonyms. Take, for example, the word fail - it can be a kind of festival

21、, and adjective to describe the color of your hair or how you should play a game. Dont take it literallySo how do you know which meaning someone is referring to? - You dont, except by the context. Obviously, if someone asks you to give them a hand, they dont want you to remove what is at the end of

22、your arm.Whats in a name?Sometimes even the context doesnt help much - the result can be amusing. These sentences play with the double meaning of a noun:I used to be a banker, but I lost interest.Have you heard about the cross-eyed teacher who couldnt control his pupils?A small boy swallowed some co

23、ins and had to go to hospital. When his grandmother phoned to ask how he was, the nurse said: No change yet.More ambiguityAnd these examples play with the different meanings of a verb:I wondered why the ball was getting bigger. Then it hit me.No one knew she had a dental implant until it came out in

24、 a conversation.A boiled egg in the morning is hard to beat.Double troubleAnd sometimes a word can be a noun and a verb, but have different meanings. Can you work this one out?Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana.If you like these homonyms, you will be pleased to know that English has

25、 plenty more!Explanations of jokes in the textI used to be banker, but I lost interest. (I became bored with the job / I lost money)Have you heard about the cross-eyed teacher who couldnt control his pupils? (students / parts of his eyes) A small boy swallowed some coins and had to go to hospital. W

26、hen his grandmother phoned to ask how he was, the nurse said: No change yet. (no difference in the situation / no money)I wondered why the ball was getting bigger. Then it hit me. (the ball hit me / I suddenly realized)No one knew she had a dental implant until it came out in a conversation. (became

27、 known / fell out)A boiled egg in the morning is hard to beat. (cant be better / difficult to mix with a fork)Time flies like an arrow. (time goes quickly) Fruit flies like a banana. (insects enjoy eating fuit.)56. Which of the following statements about homonyms is NOT true? A. They share the same

28、spellings regardless of meanings. B. We cant know their meanings without context. C. We may still feel confused even with context. D. Their ambiguity brings great trouble to our life. 57. The “beat” in the sentence “A boiled egg in the morning is hard to beat, making for a satisfying breakfast.” has

29、 a similar meaning to _. A. The rain was beating down on the tin roof. B. Taking the bus sure beats walking. C. The doctor could feel no pulse beating. D. Youve been working too hard, you look dead beat.B We might think we know which colours do what. The idea that red wakes us up or blue calms us do

30、wn is deeply rooted in Western culture. But do they really change our behaviour in the ways that we assume?When it comes to scientific research, the results are mixed and at times contested. Some studies have found that people do better on cognitive tasks when faced with red rather than blue or gree

31、n; others show the opposite. The idea is that if you repeatedly have a particular experience surrounded by a certain colour, then you eventually begin to associate that colour with the way you were feeling or behaving. A school career spent reading your teachers red writing circling your mistakes forever makes you link red with danger. Blue meanwhile is more likely to be associated with calmer situations like marvelling at a big blue expans