1、2016衡水万卷作业十八考试时间:45分钟姓名:_班级:_考号:_一 、完形填空阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C、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。The man was very sad. He knew that the cats days were 1. The doctor had said there wasnt anything more that could be done, and that he should take the cat home and make him as 2as possible.A 3rolled dow
2、n the mans cheek and landed on the cats forehead. The cat gave him a slightly annoyed 4. “Why do you 5, man?” the cat asked, “Because you cant bear the thought of 6me? Because you think you can never replace me?” The man nodded, “Yes”.“ 7up that piece of string from the floor- there, my toy.”The man
3、 reached over and picked up the string. It was about two feet long and the cat had been able to 8himself for hours with it. “Now take 9end of the string in one hand.” the cat ordered. The man did so.“The end in your left hand is my 10and the end in your right hand is my death. Now bring the two ends
4、 together.” the cat said. The man did so. Then the cat continued, “You have made a continuous 11. Does any point along the string appear to be different, worse or better than any other part of the string?” The man inspected the string and then 12his head.“Close your eyes.” the cat said. “Now lick yo
5、ur hand.” The man 13his eyes in surprise. “Just do it,”the cat said. “Lick your hand, think of me in all my 14places, and think about all the pieces of string.”Licking his hand, he discovered 15a cat must know that licking a paw is very calming and allows one to think more 16. He continued licking a
6、nd the corners of his mouth turned 17into the first smile he had shown in days. He waited for the cat to tell him to 18, and when he didnt, he opened his eyes. The cats eyes were closed. The man 19softly the warm, brown fur with his fingers , but the cat was gone.One day, not long after, there was a
7、 new cat on his lap. She was a lovely and white one. It is very different from his earlier 20Cat and very much the same.1.A. goneB. numberedC. finishedD. ended2.A. soonB. livelyC. longD comfortable3.A. tearB. rainC. sweatD. water4.A. impressionB. expressionC. passionD. action5.A. screamB. yellC. cry
8、D. call6.A. killingB. destroyingC. lackingD. losing7.A. PickB. PutC. PullD. Push8.A. helpB. learnC. entertainD. teach9.A. eachB. bothC. neitherD. any10.A. lifeB. fateC. originD. birth11.A. stringB. circleC. knotD. rope12.A. noddedB. bowedC. shookD. bent13.A. twinkledB. broadenedC. widenedD. closed14
9、.A. familiarB. similarC. juniorD. superior 15.A. whereB. whatC. whenD. that16.A. cleanlyB. clumsilyC. clearlyD. closely17.A. upward B. downwardC. inwardD. outward18.A. comeB. goC. stopD. run19.A. combedB. pattedC. struckD. rubbed20.A. friendlyB. devotedC. lovelyD. beloved 二 、阅读理解AConflict is on the
10、menu tonight at the caf La Chope. This evening, as on every Thursday night, psychologist Maud Lehanne is leading two of Frances favorite pastimes, coffee drinking and the “talking cure”. Here they are learning to get in touch with their true feelings. It isnt always easy. They customers-some thirty
11、Parisians who pay just under $2 (plus drinks) per session-care quick to intellectualize (高谈阔论),slow to open up and connect. “You are forbidden to say one feels, or people think,”Lehane told them. “Say I think, Think me.”A caf society where no intellectualizing is allowed? It couldnt seem more un-Fre
12、nch. But Lehannes psychology caf is about more than knowing oneself: Its trying to help the citys troubled neighborhood cafes. Over the years, Parisian cafes have fallen victim to changes in the French lifestyle-longer working hours, a fast food boom and a younger generations desire to spend more ti
13、me at home. Dozens of new theme cafes appear to change the situation. Cafes focused around psychology, history, and engineering are catching on, filling tables well into the evening.21.What are people encouraged to do at the cafe La Chope?A. Learn a new subjectB. Keep in touch with friends.C. Show o
14、ff their knowledge.D. Express their true feelings.22.How are cafes affected by French lifestyle changes?A. They are less frequently visited.B. They stay open for longer hours.C. They have bigger night crowds.D. They start to serve fast food.23.What are theme cafes expected to do?A. Create more jobs.
15、B. Supply better drinks.C. Save the cafe business.D. Serve the neighborhood.24.Why are psychology cafes becoming popular in Paris?A. They bring people true friendship.B. They give people spiritual support.C. They help people realize their dreams.D. They offer a platform for business links.BPeter lov
16、ed to shop used articles. Almost a month ago, he bought popular word game that used little pieces of wood with different letters on them. As he was purchasing it, the salesgirl said, “Uh, look, the game box havent even been opened yet. That might be worth some money. ”Peter examined the box, and, su
17、re enough, it was completely covered in factory-sealed plastic. And he saw a date of 1973 on the back of the box.“You should put that up for auction (拍卖) on the Internet, and see what happens.”the salesgirl said.“Yes, youre right. People like something rare.” Peter agreed, “I cant imagine there bein
18、g very many unopened boxes of this game still around 40 years later.”“Dont forget to tell me if you sell it.” the salesgirl smiled.“No problem.” Peter said.After he got home, Peter went online to several auction websites looking for his game. But he couldnt find it. Then he typed in the name of the
19、word game and hit Search. The search result was 543 websites containing information about the changes of the game. Over the years, the game had been produced using letters in different sizes and game boards in different colors. He also found some lists of game fans looking for various versions of th
20、e game. Peter emailed some of them, telling them what he had.Two weeks later, Peter went back to the shop.“Hello. Do you still remember the unopened word game?”The salesgirl looked at him for a second, then recognized him and said, “Oh, hi!”“Ive got something for you,” Peter said. “I sold the game a
21、nd made $1,000. Thank you for your suggestion.” He handed her three $ 100 bills.“Wow!” the salesgirl cried out. “Thank you, I never expected it.”25.Which of the following best describes Peters word game?A. It was made around 40 years ago.B. It had game boards in different sizes.C. It was kept in a p
22、lastic bag with a seal.D. It had little pieces of wood in different colors.26.What did the salesgirl probably think of Peters word game?A. Old and handy.B. Rare and valuable.C. Classic and attractive.D. Colorful and interesting27.Peter got the names of the game fans from _.A. an auctionB. the Intern
23、etC. a game shopD. the second-hand shop28.What happened at the end of the story?A. Peter gave the girl $300 as a reward.B. The salesgirl became Peters friend.C. Peter returned the word game for $ 1,000.D. The salesgirl felt confused to see Peter again.29.What is the main theme of the story?A. Its im
24、portant to keep a promise.B. Its great to share in other peoples happiness.C. We should be grateful for the help from others.D. Something rare is worth a large amount of money.CGroup exercise is one of the most effective ways to improve physical fitness and sustain a healthy lifestyle.Group exercise
25、 is challenging, yet fun and empowering! Of course everyone knows that exercise is good for the body.However, studies have shown that when exercise is performed in groups, its not only great for improving physical health but for psychological health. Its an opportunity to be social, release endorphi
26、ns , and improve your strength. Additionally, group exercise creates a community feel and the shared common goal motivates participants to work hard. The instrumental support of taking on a fitness journey with others proves more effective than going to the gym alone.Another beneficial aspect of gro
27、up exercise is the informational support participants receive from the instructor.Many people fear the gym because they feel lost and dont want to embarrass themselves. If you feel you can relate, then group training is an even better option for you. Its a great opportunity to learn more about fitne
28、ss through the clear instruction and supervision of a fitness instructor. If youre tired of wandering around the gym wasting time and becoming bored, !you can attend an upbeat group fitness class thatll keep your workout on track. Dont let fitness frighten you!If youre serious about wanting to live
29、a healthy lifestyle, its extremely important to surround yourself with people wholl provide you with the proper emotional support. I wouldnt scold anyone for deciding to party on weekends and in turn I wouldnt expect anyone to give offence to me for focusing on my health. Surround yourself with peop
30、le who uplift, encourage and understand you! Make fitness even more fun by trying something new or any group fitness class, with a friend. Plan to go for a jog together. Then try a fun healthy restaurant or fresh juice bar! Fitness can be both fun and social!Surrounding yourself with people wholl pr
31、ovide you with respect support can be very beneficial while working towards reaching health and fitness goals. First, decide to do it for yourself and work towards staying positive. Then make sure the people you surround yourself with are supportive. Dont let negativity ruin your motivation.30.The f
32、irst paragraph focuses on.A.the greatest challenge of group exerciseB.the most effective way to improve physical fitnessC.the contribution of group exercise to psychological healthD.the shared common goal in performing exercise in groups31.The underlined word upbeat in the second paragraph probably
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41、ube that is carved out ,with small sticks or other materials pushed inside so that it has a somewhat smooth surface on the outside.but small barriers inside.These can be in a lined pattern,for a specific sound,or placed at random for a more varied effect.It is then filled with a variety of different
42、 things,like small stones,or beads(珠子),or even rice,and the ends are capped to provide a seal.38. The origins of rainsticks are not really known and so the stories are quite varied.Some people say that the ancient peoples of Chile created rainsticks from dried cactus(仙人掌),with the sharp points taken
43、 off,pushed back inside and then filled with small stones。39.The Deaguita Indians survive even today,and they are still using them in many of their rain ceremonies.They also make them as musical instruments.40.Turning the stick over quickly will produce a higher sound,while turning it slowly will pr
44、oduce a deeper effect.How long the effect 1asts depends on how long the instrument is.The tube also affects the quality of the rain sound as well.If you make them from some kind of absorbent material,like cactus or bamboo,you will hear it better than if you were to make it from cardboard tubing. A r
45、ainstick can be made from almost any kind of material and the types of things that you can use as fillings can be even more varied. 41.Usually,these school projects are made using a cardhoard tube,like the center from a roll of toilet paper or a paper towel tube.Tooth picks are then inserted,with th
46、e exposed ends cut off and glued in place.42.A.You can even make your own rainsticks,and they are often part of school projects where they are used to help children learn the history of Indian peoples.B.When turned upside down,these materials fall down through the tube,bouncing off of the barriers t
47、o produce a calming rain-like sound.C.These were then capped with pieces of wood on the ends and used in ceremonies to bring rain to their crops.D.One end is capped off with poster board and filled with rice or beans,and then the other end is sealed.E.You can get different rain sounds,depending on how fast you turn the rainstick itself.F.This rainstick can never be opened according to the scared writings of the ancients.G.They can be thre