西藏日喀则地区第一高级中学届高三上学期期末考试英语试题.docx

1、西藏日喀则地区第一高级中学届高三上学期期末考试英语试题第一部分 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,从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中,选出最佳选项。 AMy son David, who was three and a half years old, taught me a beautiful lesson today. After we finished playing with the beads, David slowly picked up each bead, looking at them as if they were

2、 made of chocolate and then put them into the box they were stored in. With over a hundred beads to go, I was getting impatient. “Why could he not pick up 10 in one go and put them in? My morning was going to be ruined today!” But then it hit me like a brick. I noticed that he did this with as much

3、interest as he had while we were playing. The boy was enjoying the whole process. For him the fun was in the game itself as well as in the process of properly picking up and cleaning up. It was not just about his turn or the fun part. Every bit was as fun as the other. I thought of myself as a kid w

4、hen we would go out to play cricket(板球). If I was not batting(用球板击球) or bowling(投球) , I was unhappy as I impatiently waited for my turn to do so. As a result, I was unhappy while waiting for my turn and only happy for the few moments I either batted or bowled. Only the process of doing something I c

5、ombined with happiness made me cheerful. The rest of the time I was waiting for my turn in the future or recalling great bowling from the past. Looking at how peacefully my son was putting beads in the box taught me that the process is the goal. The joy of journey is not in getting there but in ever

6、y step of it.1. Why was the father getting upset?A. He wasnt interested in the game.B. Itd take long to put away the beads.C. David put away the beads casually.D. His son didnt do it as he was told to.2. What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 2 mean?A. I was hit by David with a brick.B. I fe

7、lt very annoyed at what David did.C. I suddenly understood Davids behavior.D. I was at a loss what to do with David.3. We can learn from the text that the author_.A. felt satisfied with his teammatesB. happily watched his teammates playC. thought it a pleasure to win a matchD. was eager to join in t

8、he game4. What did the author learn from this experience?A. The process was more important than the result.B. Happiness resulted from doing something pleasant.C. It was important for children to develop good habits.D. What children thought was different from what adults thought. BIn summer, some peo

9、ple avoid outdoor activities because they dont want to get hot and sticky or sun burnt.Luckily, there are some outdoor activities which dont involve breaking sweat.River raftingHot summer weather and cool water-what a perfect match! River rafting can be both scenic and exciting.When the raft follows

10、 a gentle stream, the views of the countryside or valley is like a traditional Chinese painting. And when you enter white water where the riverbed creates a natural roller coaster, you feel a rush of adrenaline （肾上腺素）.Paddle your raft to the riverbank to have a picnic or barbecue which will taste be

11、st when you are starving.Where to find: River rafting trips are usually on offer in mountainous or valley regions such as the Three Gorges. Tips: Wear a helmet and life jacket at all times; bring enough sunscreen; and bring lots of water.CavingPeople say that the only naturally air-conditioned place

12、 in summer is a big cave.It is true.Cave tours featuring light shows are old hat. Now its time to wear a lamp on your helmet like a mineworker to explore caves in darkness.Exploring unknown caverns and navigating underground rivers is what makes caving so thrilling.Plus, caving can be a very healthy

13、 sport, for the oxygen level is usually higher so basically you are having an oxygen spa as the bonus.Where to find: caving can be very risky, so consult local travel agents and go in groups with professional cavers.Tips: Follow your guides; drink enough water to avoid dehydration（脱水） ; and wear str

14、ong and not easily damaged hiking boots.Coastal walking/cycling and beach activitiesFor those who live far away from mountains, coastal regions and beaches are good places to spend time in the summer.With sea breezes in your hair, it is nice to take a hike or cycle ride while enjoying the coastline.

15、If you want to be sportier, try beach games, such as soccer and volleyball.Its a totally different experience from playing on hard courts or grass. Where to find: Just go to the beach or find an urban artificial beach such as the one in Chatoyant Park in Beijing or the man-made lake beach in Wuhan.

16、Tips: Loads of sunscreen needed; water and snacks are necessary; be aware of jellyfish and garbage floating in the water.5.What does the underlined words old hat in paragraph 5 mean? A.Out of fashion. B.Out of the way. C.A particular fashion. D.A unique style.6.If you love river rafting trips, you c

17、an _. A.go to the beach B.explore caves C.do some outdoor activities D.drift the boat downstream7.What is specially needed to explore caves? A.An oxygen spa. B.A professional caver. C.A lamp. D.A helmet.8.Helen lives in a big city, where is the best place for her to spend weekends? A.A riverbank. B.

18、Underground rivers. C.An urban artificial beach. D.Mountainous areas. CIts time to be water efficient!AspopulationsincreaseacrossAustraliaandtherestoftheworld,demandforwaterwillalsoincrease.Ifwedontreduceeachindividualsdemandforwater(bothdirectlyandthroughembodiedwater)thewatersituationwillbecomedir

19、e.Itisobviousthatwecannotincreasedemandsforwatermuchmorewithoutdetrimental(有害的)effectstotheenvironment,societyandtheeconomy.Itsalltooeasytoblamesomeoneelseforthewatersituation“if70%ofwaterisusedforagriculturethenthatswhatweshouldtarget”butitsnotthateasy.Wealldependonthefoodandresourcesthatagricultur

20、eprovides,andwhiletherearedefinitelyopportunitiestoincreasewaterefficiencyonthefarm,thesolutionwilltakemorethanthat.Weeachshareresponsibilityforthesustainablemanagementofourwaterresources,whichmeansusinglesswaterathome,intheworkplace,atschool,onholidays,onthefarm,everyone,everywhere,everytime.Itstim

21、etobecomewaterefficient!Thisinvolvesreassessingourrelationshipwithwater,andlearningtouseitmoresparingly.Onthemostbasiclevel,itrequiresabehavioral（行动的）change,andassigningavaluetowaterthattrulyreflectsitsworth.Wecanalsounlockeconomicbenefitsofbeingwaterefficient.Therearemanyrealworldexamplesgiveninthe

22、casestudiesonthissite.Everybodyhasaresponsibilitytosavewater,iffuturegenerationsaretoenjoyasimilarstandardoflivingtotheoneweenjoynow.Infact,manyoftheimpactsassociatedwithwaterusearelikelytohaveaneffectonourownlives!.auhasbeendesignedtohelpyourespondtothechallengetobecomewaterefficient.Itactsasacentr

23、alrepositoryforrelevantinformationandfurtheradvice,sothatyoucanactuallyachievesignificantsavings.Italsoshowcasesthosecompanieswithproductsthatwillassistyouinyourgoal.9.Canyouinferwherethispassageisfrom?A.newspaper B.TVprogramme C.Radiobroadcast D.Internet10.Whatcanwedotosavewater?A.findmorewaterreso

24、urcesB.uselesswatereverywhere,everytimeC.realizetheimportanceofsavingwaterD.unlockeconomicbenefitsofbeingwaterefficient11.Whatisnotthereasontosavewater?A.Therearemoreandmorepeopleintheworld.B.Thewaterresourcesarelimited.C.Agricultureneedsmorewater.D.Thewaterisveryimportantforus.12.Whatisthemainideao

25、fthispassage?A.Waterisveryimportantforthehuman.B.Everybodyhasaresponsibilitytosavewater.C.Itstimetobewaterefficient.D.Letssavewaterforourfuturegenerations. D On Nov. 18, 1995, Itzhak Perlman, the violinist, came on stage to give a concert at Avery Fisher Hall at Lincoln Center in New York City. If y

26、ou have ever been to a Perlman concert，you know that getting on stage is no small achievement for him.He was stricken with polio (小儿麻痹症) as a child，and so he has braces (支架) on both legs and walks with the aid of two crutches (双拐). He walks painfully, yet majestically, until he reaches his chair.The

27、n he sits down，slowly, puts his crutches on the floor, undoes the clasps on his legs，tucks one foot back and extends the other foot forward.Then he bends down and picks up the violin, puts it under his chin，nods to the conductor and proceeds to play. But this time，something went wrong.Just as he fin

28、ished the first few bars (小节)，one of the strings on his violin broke. You could hear it snap (嘣断) - it went off like gunfire across the room. There was no mistaking what that meant. There was no mistaking what he had to do. We figured that he would have to get up, put on the clasps again, pick up th

29、e crutches and limp his way off stage-to either find another violin or else find another string for this one.But he didnt. Instead, he waited a moment，closed his eyes and then signaled the conductor to begin again. The orchestra began, and he played from where he had left off. And he played with suc

30、h passion and such power and such purity as they had never heard before. When he finished, there was an awesome silence in the room. And then people rose and cheered.He smiled，wiped the sweat from this brow, raised his bow to quit us，and then he said in a quiet tone.“You know, sometimes it is the artists task to find out how much music you can still make with what you have left.13.By saying “getting on stage is no small achievement for him”, the author really means . A.its very difficult for Itzhak Perlman to play the violin wi