衡水万卷2021届高三英语二轮复习作业卷三十七.doc

2016衡水万卷作业三十七
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一 、完形填空
阅读下面短文，从短文后所给各题的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
At the age of three, I was discovered to be totally deaf. Having consulted many specialists, my parents made a(n) 1that would forever alter my future. 2sending me to a special education school for the deaf, they chose an ordinary one for me. All of my schoolmates and teachers there would have 3hearing.
I experienced great 4throughout my primary school because, in addition to the problems of 5with the other students, I also 6with most of my school work. I seemed to spend every spare moment doing homework just so I could 7.
8for me, Mrs. Jordan, my 5th grade teacher, changed all of that with a simple three-word phrase.
One morning, she asked the class a question. I 9her lips and immediately raised my hand. Here was an opportunity to impress the powerful teacher and even my classmates. Although a little afraid when I heard my named called, I felt unusually 10because I was sure I had the right answer. I took a deep breath and 11answered Mrs. Jordan's question.
Her response 12all of us. Mrs. Jordan enthusiastically 13her right foot on the floor and turned her right hand around in a full circle 14it pointed directly at me. With shining eyes she cried, "THAT'S RIGHT, STEPHEN!"
For the first time in my young life, I was an instant star. My heart burst with 15. Smiling widely, I sat a little taller in my chair. My confidence 16like never before. I decided right then and there that I would make a(n) 17in this world. No matter how many 18I might come across in life, I knew I could overcome them.
The very three-word phrase entirely 19my young life. From that day on, my grades and speech improved greatly, my 20among my classmates increased, and my viewpoint on life did a complete turnabout.
1.A. decision B. effort C. commitment D. attempt
2.A. Apart from B. Rather than C. Regardless of D. Instead of
3.A. strong B. normal C. weak D. sharp
4.A. excitement B. sympathy C. anxiety D. authority
5.A. making up B. getting away C. coming up D. fitting in
6.A. struggled B. handled C. impressed D. absorbed
7.A. leave behind B. turn out C. take off D. keep up
8.A. Gradually B. Eventually C. Luckily D. Subsequently
9.A. found B. read C. observed D. appreciated
10.A. confident B. embarrassed C. frightened D. jealous
11.A. carelessly B. nervously C. casually D. naturally
12.A. fooled B. delighted C. surprised D. upset
13.A. hit B. stepped C. placed D. settled
14.A. unless B. since C. after D. until
15.A. regret B. pride C. envy D. courage
16.A. increased B. declined C. escaped D. built
17.A. fortune B. impression C. living D. difference
18.A. feelings B. obstacles C. competitions D. opportunities
19.A. devoted B. surrounded C. occupied D. transformed
20.A. hardship B. character C. popularity D. health

二 、阅读理解
A
　 NEW YORK—Australian mining enterpriser Clive Palmer on Tuesday unveiled(公布)blueprints for TitanicⅡ, a modern copy of the doomed ocean liner, although he didn’t call the ship unsinkable any more.
The ship will largely recreate the design and decoration of the fabled original, with some modifications to keep it in line with current safety rules and shipbuilding practices, and the addition of some modern comforts such as air conditioning, Palmer said at a press conference in New York.
The three passenger classes, however, will be prevented from mingling(混杂), as in 1912, Palmer said. “I’m not too superstitious(迷信的). ”Palmer said when asked whether recreating a ship best-known for sinking was tempting fate.
White Star Line, the operator of the original ship, had said the Titanic was designed to be unsinkable. About 1, 500 people died on Titanic’s maiden voyage in 1912 from Southampton to New York after the ship collided with an iceberg in the North Atlantic.
Palmer, who created the company Blue Star Line last year, refused to make a similar boast.
“Anything will sink if you put a hole in it, ”Palmer said. “I think it would be very cavalier to say it. ”
Unlike the original, TitanicⅡwill have more than enough space in its lifeboats for every person on board and will have additional escape staircases. Markku Kanerva, sales director at Deltamarin, the Finnish company designing the ship, said it would be the“safest cruise ship in the world”.
Palmer refused to answer questions about the project’s cost. Although the Titanic was the world’s largest ship in her time, she would be smaller than many of today’s modern cruise ships.
“It’s not about the money, ”Palmer said. “I’ve got enough money for it. I think that’s all that matters. ”
Forbes estimated Palmer’s net worth to be $795 million in 2012. He describes himself as a billionaire.
TitanicⅡwill be built by Chinese state-owned CSC Jinling Shipyard, which has already built four ore carriers for Palmer’s mining business, he said. The contract to build TitanicⅡhas not yet been signed, Palmer said.
21.What’s the meaning of the underlined word“maiden”in Paragraph 4?
A. First. 　　B. Trial. 　　C. Second. 　　D. Last.
22.What can be inferred about TitanicⅡfrom the passage?
A. TitanicⅡwill have more space in its lifeboats than the Titanic.
B. TitanicⅡwill be the largest cruise ship in the world.
C. TitanicⅡwill allow different classes of passengers to mingle.
D. TitanicⅡwill be a real unsinkable cruise ship.
23.Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?
A. 1, 500 people died on Titanic’s maiden voyage in 1912.
B. The Titanic collided with an iceberg in the South Pacific.
C. The Titanic was equipped with air conditioning.
D. The Titanic was the world’s largest ship at that time.
24.What’s the author’s purpose of writing the passage?
A. To tell us the story of the Titanic. B. To tell us TitanicⅡwill cost a lot of money.
C. To tell us about the future TitanicⅡ. D. To tell us a Chinese Shipyard will build TitanicⅡ.
25.What’s the best title of the passage?
A. The old Titanic B. The blueprints of TitanicⅡ
C. The unsinkable TitanicⅡ D. Clive Palmer—a billionaire

B
Talking plants might sound like characters in a fairy tale．But recent scientific studies have shown that plants communicate with each other and with other living things in a surprising number of ways．To understand them, scientists say, we just have to learn their language．Farmers are especially interested in what plants have to say．
“Plants are able to communicate with all sorts of organisms（有机体）．They can communicate with giant bacteria, with other plants and with insects．They do this chemically, ”said Cahill, an Ecology Professor of the University of Alberta in Canada．
Plant scientists are just beginning to understand this chemical “language”．Cahill says studies have shown, for example, that plants can evaluate conditions in their immediate environment and take appropriate actions．Plants have an ability, for example, to signal pain or discomfort caused by anything from temperature extremes to an insect attack．Jack Schultz, a professor of chemical ecology at the University of Missouri, says when a plant senses that it’S being eaten, it cannot walk away from trouble；on the contrary, it will release a chemical vapor that alerts other plants nearby．
“Their language is a chemical language, and it involves chemicals that move through the air, which are easily to be changed, and most of all are smells that we are familiar with, ” Schultz explained．
“All plants responded to the attack by changing their chemistry to defend themselves, ” Schultz recalled．“But we were quite surprised to find that nearby plants also changed their chemistry to defend themselves, even though they were not part of the experiment．”
Studies have also shown that plants under attack release pleasant chemicals．Those chemicals attract friendly insects that attack the pests eating the plant．
In the end, plants’ability to communicate their needs－and our ability to understand them－could help farmers reduce the use of poisonous chemicals, cut operating costs and limit damage to the environment．
26.The recent scientific studies have shown that plants can __________．
A．communicate with other living things in a chemical way
B．hardly react to any sudden change in temperature
C．use a very special chemical language which is familiar to us
D．respond to the attack by giving off poisonous chemicals
27.When being eaten by a pest, the plant will ___________．
A．walk away from trouble
B．change its chemistry to kill the insect
C．release a chemicaI vapor to “ask” other plants for help
D．give off nice chemicals to attract friendly insects to a tack the pest
28.The underlined word “alerts” most probably means “___________”．
A．warns B．protects C．threatens D．allows
29.Which would be the best title for the passage?
A．Communication between Plants B．A Chemical “Language”
C．Plants Can Talk D．How Plants Protect Themselves

C
My 16-year-old son, Anton, had gone to the local swimming hole． Most of the kids swim there, and there are plenty of rocks for them to use as safe harbors, so I had no fears for his safety．
Still, the firefighter's first words "You need to come up here to the Stillwater River" made me catch my breath, and his follow-up words gave me relief: “ Your son is OK．”
When I got to the river, I immediately saw the firetruck, ambulance and Anton, wrapped with a towel about his shoulders, sitting quietly on a low platform of the fire engine．
I hurried over to him． "You OK?"I asked．
”Yeah," was all he said． But my eyes begged for an explanation, I didn't get it from my son, however, who tends to play his cards close to his vest．
The story was this: A woman was being swept under water． Hearing the cries, Anton and his friend Tyler, without hesitation, swam out to her, and brought her safely to shore．
In an age in which the word "hero" is broadcast with abandon and seemingly applied to anyone who make it through the day, I realized the real thing in my son． The teens are stubborn and self-centred, but that didn't mean they have no desire to do good．
Still shocked by my son's daring, I drove him home． Along the way, I tried to dig out some more information from him - but he had precious little to say． The only words he said were,
”What's for supper?"
I spent some time alone that evening, thinking about the tragedy that might have been． The next morning, when Anton got up, I half expected him to tell me the story． But all he did was toast some bread, pull himself together, and head for the door to start a new day． Watching from the window,1 was reminded that still water often runs deep．
30.Why did the mother allow her son to swim there?
A． He was an excellent swimmer． B．The water of the river is shallow．
C． He was old enough to swim． D．The rocks can be of help if there's danger．
31.The underlined part "who tends to play his cards close to his vest" probably means
A． Anton is a boy fond of swimming with other kids
B． Anton is unwilling to tell others what he thinks
C． Anton always has a desire to help others
D． Anton seldom changes his mind
32.In the mother's eyes, what her son did was
A． dangerous but interesting
C． unexpected and courageous
B． meaningful but difficult
D． awful and absurd
33.What might be the best title for the passage?
A． My Son, My Hero B． Anton, A Silent Boy
C． A Good Deed D．A Proud Mother

D
It's time for your family to relax and have fun! The following family adventures have links for you to get more information．
Take the Rides of Your Life
Visit Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio, to seek thrills "Even though it's located off the beaten track, experts regularly praise Cedar Point as the best overall theme park of the country," says U．S． News & World Report． The park calls itself the roller coaster capital of the world, and with 16 to choose from, it's hard to argue． It's open daily from May 10 through Labor Day; weekends only from Labor Day through November 2．
Tickets start at $ 48．99 per person if purchased online．
http://www．cedarpoint,com．
Wander Free on a Dude farm
Dust off your cowboy boots and ready your cowboy hats for a visit to this Rocky Mountains paradise． Located in Augusta, Montana, "The farm has everything an aspiring cowboy or girl could long for," says Sunset magazine, including hiking trails, fishing trips, campfires with sing-alongs, and, of course, horseback rides． The large farm operates from June through September; kids-only and adults-only
programs are available．
Total cost starts at $ 1,360 per adult, $ 1,276 per teen, and $ 1,168 per child．
http://www．triplejranch．com．
Dig for Dinosaurs
Most kids （and adults） love dinosaurs, and to make their wildest dreams come true, head to Fruita, Colorado． The Museum of Western Colorado offers Dino Digs for children ages five and older． You can choose from one-, three-, and five-day expeditions． "Imagine how your child will feel when she helps unearth the fossilized（化石） bones of ancient species," says Outside magazine． It lasts from May to October．
Digs start at $ 125 per person．
http://www．museumofwesternco．com
Surf Sand Dunes
Swap your snowboard for a sand-board, and head to Sand Master Park in Florence, Oregon． Real Simple recommends learning the basics at this private dune park, "which offers board rentals and lessons - often taught by world-champion sand boarders．" Then you 'can hit the ",slopes" to test your skills． From March to June, and September to November．
Rentals for a sand-board start at $ 10 per day; lessons start at $ 45 an hour per person．
http:/'www．sandmasterpark．com．
34.What is special about Cedar Point?
A．You can visit Cedar Point on weekends．
B．It has 16 roller coasters for you to choose from．
C．You can help unearth the fossilized bones of dinosaurs．
D．It offers lessons taught by world-champion sand boarders．
35.If you have a 3-day holiday in April, which of the following may interest you most?
A． Take the Rides of Your Life
B． Wande