新疆库尔勒市届高三英语周测8.docx

1、新疆库尔勒市届高三英语周测8新疆库尔勒市2020届高三英语周测8第一部分： 完形填空(共20小题；每小题l.5分, 满分30分)阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从120各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。Since my childhood, I always dreamed of becoming a full - time writer. Two years after my graduation, I 1my job and made up my mind to realize my 2.No one could tell me 3I would succeed or n

2、ot. I rented a cold storage room in a building, set up a used desk and 4to write. I had too many things to write and I had to write because the 5was full of my heart.After a year or so, however, I began to doubt myself. I found it 6to earn my living by selling what I wrote. I cant remember how many

3、times my novels were 7during that year. But I 8to put my dream to the testeven though it meant living with uncertainty and fear of 9. I believed anyone with a dream must learn to struggle for the 10.During the most difficult period of my life, one of my classmates came to see me and tried to _11 me,

4、 “Yun, come to our company, and we will 12you 2,000 yuan a month.” 2,000 yuan was really a big 13at that time. It would enable me to live 14. As the money were dancing in my 15, something cleared my senses. Hadnt I dreamed of being a writer? A full - time writer.“Thanks, but no,” I said 16, “Im goin

5、g to stick to writing.”Again and again, I said to myself, “I will be 17. People will love my novels.”Finally my first novel was 18in 1991. I had the kind of fame and success that few writers ever 19.Twenty years have passed, but the effect it had on my life has lasted. Now I often 20the time working

6、 in that cold storage room. I will say, “Anyone with a dream, courage and persistence will be successful.”1.A.attainedB.quitC.pausedD.seized2.A.projectB.gloryC.dreamD.liberty3.A.whetherB.whatC.thatD.when4.A.gave awayB.settled downC.put downD.took over5.A.principleB.justiceC.careerD.enthusiasm6.A.dif

7、ficultB.changeableC.permanentD.skeptical7.A.adjustedB.attackedC.registeredD.rejected8.A.pretendedB.determinedC.waitedD.agreed9.A.anxietyB.prejudiceC.failureD.opportunity10.A.intelligenceB.fantasyC.reputationD.goal11.A.persuadeB.donateC.informD.require12.A.sponsorB.assistC.payD.earn13.A.accountB.mone

8、yC.scaleD.fortune14.A.steadierB.handierC.betterD.happier15.A.handB.headC.tableD.wallet16.A.doubtfullyB.eagerlyC.firmlyD.consciously17.A.successfulB.luckyC.creativeD.confident18.A.soldB.advocatedC.publishedD.allocated19.A.experiencedB.adoptedC.associatedD.deposited20.A.understoodB.recalledC.remindedD

9、.assumed第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分26分）第一节（共8小题；每小题2分，满分16分AWhen I was 11, I threw a glance into Dads lunch box and made the unexpected discovery that my mother still showed her love towards my father. The evidence, a napkin resting on top of the sandwiches packed in wax paper, was certain “Love you!” she had

10、written on the napkin. “ Meat loaf for supper!”Mom penned all kinds of messages to Dad on those paper napkins, and he saved a whole pile of them. What embarrassed me as a kid has become a precious memory of my parents.It also started my own brand of lunch box notes. When my kids were young, Id glue

11、little drawings on their lunches. Lots of sketches(素描) of our dog, Max, along with smiling flowers. When they were teenagers, Id copy words of wisdom from great people, Einstein, for example, or Bruce Springsteen. Then, my kids grew up making their own handwritten notes. And my husband writes me lov

12、e notes on recycled paper, because hes all about being green.Friends who know about my lunch box notes eagerly share stories of their own family traditions. So many focus on food. Mauras mom always drew hearts on the shells of hard-boiled eggs. Melinda wrote messages on her kids bananas.Were into th

13、e third generation of lunch box notes in our home. Whenever my 3-year-old grandson, Clayton, spends the night, he knows his lunch is going to have a napkin note from Grandma in the morning. Last week, I drew a picture of me, waving widely and shouting his name. He took one look at it and screamed, “

14、 Wheres Grandpa?” I added a man in a clean shirt. “ You forgot his tie,” he said. I quickly drew a line of stripes(条纹) down the front of the shirt. Clayton smiled. “Grandpa,” he whispered, running his fingers across the napkin. “ Its you!”21. When the author first saw Dads lunch box notes, she felt

15、_.A. moved B. nervous C. proud D. awkward22. What did the author put in the lunch boxes when her kids were in their teens?A. Words of love. B. Pictures of flowers.C. Famous words of wisdom. D. Drawings of their favorite animals.23. It can be inferred that _.A. the authors husband is an environmental

16、ist.B. the authors children dislike making lunch box notes.C. the authors grandson likes drawing pictures on napkins.D. the authors friends all had their brand of lunch box notes.24. Whats the best title for the text?A. Old generations way of expressing love. B. Different brands of lunch box notes.C

17、. Some interesting family traditions. D. Lunches packed with love.BWhen you think of success, you think of relative achievements in your own world. Each element of your world is important to you, and there is no need to compare with others. You cannot affect the success of others; you can affect you

18、r own success.Success is very much achievable to everybody. Believe that and you have taken the first step. If you do not believe in yourself, then building self-esteem is your first task. However, believing in your ability to achieve whatever you want to succeed in, is very important if you are not

19、 to be held back by self-doubt throughout your journey to success.There are many things that will affect your ability to succeed, and it is best to focus on those under your immediate control. Once you do that, then the characteristics you develop can be applied to becoming successful in a range of

20、activities.What is important to you is that, as you start to reach milestones in your ambitions, you should appreciate your own achievements. Appreciating yourself will strengthen your self-confidence and your determination to succeed.Some of the key characteristics you will find in those who are su

21、ccessful are perseverance, prepared to research, plan, work hard and practice a lot even when things do not seem to be going well, and an ability to recover and learn from setbacks. At the beginning of whatever you are trying to succeed in, a strong vision of your future, planning, and setting yours

22、elf achievable tar gets can all play an important role.All these qualities, skills and characteristics can be learned and developed. But it is up to you to get things started. Those who do not start travel nowhere. For others, life can be a continuous journey of fulfillment.25. According to the pass

23、age, if you want to achieve success, what should you do first?A. Dont compare with others. B. Bring everything under control.C. Find out what you have in mind. D. Feel confident about your ability.26. Why should you appreciate your own achievements according to the passage?A. It will allow you to re

24、cover from past failures.B. It will remind you of the vision of your future.C. It will motivate you to continue pursuing success.D. It will help you develop your characteristics in everything.27. The underlined word “setbacks” （in paragraph 5） probably means _.A. failures B. troubles C. hesitation D

25、. depression28. What can we learn from the last paragraph?A. If you are stuck where you are, you cannot travel far.B. If you dont start trying, youll never embrace success.C. If you are brave enough, you can get whatever you want.D. If you dont study, you can never reach the destination.第二节 (共5小题；每小

26、题2分, 满分l0分)根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项,选项中有两项为多余选项.A major source of teen stress is school exams, and test anxiety is not uncommon. When you recognize your teen is under stress, how can parents help your teen stay calm before an exam?Be involved. Parents need to be involved in their teens work. 71

27、What they look for is your presence - to talk, to cry, or simply to sit with them quietly. Communicate openly with your teen. Encourage your teen to express his worries and fears, but dont let them focus on those fears.Help them get organized. 72 Together, you and your teen can work out a time-table

28、 in which she can study for what she knows will be on the test.Provide a calm setting. Help your teen set up a quiet place to study and protect his privacy.Give them a nutritious diet. Its important for your teen to eat a healthy, balanced diet during exam times to focus and do her best. 73 If this

29、happens, encourage your teen to eat light meals or sandwiches. A healthy diet, rather than junk food, is best for reducing stress.74 Persuade your teenager to get some sleep and/or do something active when she needs a real break from studying. Making time for relaxation, fun, and exercise are all im

30、portant in reducing stress. Help your teen balance her time so that she will feel comfortable taking time out from studying to spend time with friends or rest.Show a positive attitude. 75 Your panic, anxiety and blame contribute to your teens pressure. Make your teen feel accepted and valued for her

31、 efforts. Most importantly, reassure your teen that things will be all right, no matter what the results are.A. A parents attitude will dictate their teens emotions.B. Exam stress can make some teens lose their appetite.C. They will only make the situation worse.D. Encourage your teen to relax.E. The best thing is simply to listen.F. Help your teen think about what she has to study and plan accordingly.G. Your teen may also make negati