届高三英语上册阶段测试试题2.docx

1、届高三英语上册阶段测试试题2英语试题第二部分 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。 AGrandpa Nybakken loved life especially when he could play a trick on somebody. At those times, his large Norwegian frame shook with laughter while he pretended innocent surprise, exclaiming, “Oh,

2、 forevermore!” But on a cold Saturday in downtown Chicago, Grandpa felt that God played a trick on him, and grandpa wasnt laughing.Grandpa worked as a carpenter. On this particular day, he was building some boxes for the clothes his church was sending to an orphanage abroad. On his way home, he reac

3、hed into his shirt pocket to find his glasses, but they were gone. He remembered putting them there that morning, so he drove back to the church. His search proved fruitless.Suddenly, he realized what had happened. The glasses had slipped out of his pocket unnoticed and fallen into one of the boxes,

4、 which he had nailed shut. His brand new glasses were heading for China!The Great Depression was at its height, and Grandpa had six children. He had spent twenty dollars for those glasses that very morning.“Its not fair,” he told God as he drove home in frustration. “Ive been very faithful in giving

5、 of my time and money to your work, and now this.”Several months later, the director of the orphanage was on vacation in the United StatesHe wanted to visit all the churches that supported him, so he came to speak on Sunday night at my grandfathers small church in Chicago. Grandpa and his family sat

6、 in their usual seats among the small congregation (教堂会众).“But most of all,” he said, “I must thank you for the glasses you sent last year.”“Even if I had the money, there was simply no way of replacing those glassesAlong with not being able to see well, I experienced headaches every day, so my co-w

7、orkers and I were much in prayer about this. Then your boxes arrivedWhen my staff removed the covers, they found a pair of glasses lying on the top.” After a long pause, he continued, “Folks, when I tried on the glasses, it was as though they had been custom-made just for me! I want to thank you for

8、 being a part of that!”The people listened, happy for the amazing glasses. But the director surely must have confused their church with another, they thought, there were no glasses on their list of items to be sent overseas.But sitting quietly in the back, with tears streaming down his face, an ordi

9、nary carpenter realized the Master Carpenter had used him in an extraordinary way.21. Which of the following is NOT true about Grandpa Nybakken according to the passage? A. He was an outgoing man and held an active attitude towards life. B. He had a large family to support. C. He was a carpenter wor

10、king in the church. D. He was a loyal Christian.22. The people in the church but Grandpa felt confused at what the director said because _. A. Grandpa didnt tell the director that he was the owner of the glasses B. the director wanted to return the glasses even though he liked it C. the director cou

11、ld not get such glasses in their own country D. the glasses were not included in the donation list23. Who does “the Master Carpenter” in the last paragraph probably refer to? A. Grandpas master. B. One of Grandpas friends. C. God. D. Grandpas co-worker.24. Which can be the best title of the passage?

12、 A. Grandfathers life. B. The Helpful Donation. C. The Perfect Mistake. D. An Impressive Speech. BAs a parent you might never guess all the ways a good imagination benefits your child. It helps a preschooler: Develop social skillsAs children play pretend, they explore relationships between family me

13、mbers, friends and co-workers and learn more about how people interact. Playing doctor, they imagine how physicians care for their patients. Playing house, they learn more about how parents feel about their children. Imaginative play helps develop sympathy for others. If children can imagine how it

14、feels to be left out of a game or to lose a pet, they are better able to help those in need. They become more willing to play fair, to share, and to cooperate. Build self-confidenceYoung children have very little control over their lives. Imagining oneself as a builder of skyscrapers or a superhero

15、defending the planet is empowering to a child. It helps them develop confidence in their abilities and their potential.Boost intellectual growthUsing the imagination is the beginning of abstract thought. Children who can see a kings castle in a mound of sand or a delicious dinner in a mud pie are le

16、arning to think symbolically. This skill is important in school where a child will have to learn that numerals symbolize groups of objects, letters symbolize sounds, and so on. Practice language skillsKids who play pretend with their friends do a lot of talking. This helps boost their vocabulary, improve sentence structure and enhance communication skills. Work out fearsPlaying pretend