1、2016衡水万卷作业三十一考试时间: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。Jazzy is a lovely pug(哈巴狗) who always seems to be smiling. You cant help but 1when you look at Jazzy now, because you would never guess the horrible situation she was rescued from and the 2this little dog had. Ja
2、zzy was taken from her 3owners, who were immediately 4with animal cruelty. Why? Because neighbors had 5seeing little Jazzyy moving around her back yard with two broken front legs. Her owners, who were supposed to 6her most, did absolutely nothing about it. They had never sought any kind of 7for poor
3、 Jazzy. Nobody knew how it 8and it was believed that she was hit by a car, or that someone had done this to her. 9Jazzys cruel owners didnt take her to the veterinarian, her condition went from bad to worse. Over time her front right leg 10loosely, and her left leg was permanently bent at a sharp an
4、gle. The pain must have been astonishing. She moved around like a baby seal. She needed 11. In a Los Angeles animal shelter, things got even 12. The shelter could not provide the costly operations that could be 13to restore Jazzys ability to 14and lead a normal life, and it was impossible to find a
5、family who would be able to 15a dog in this condition. The difficult 16was made to euthanize(使安乐死)sweet Jazzy. All 17was lost. Then a miracle happened. A volunteer from Dogs Without Borders saw Jazzy. Jazzy was pulled out of the 18and rescuers got busy working on a plan to ensure that Jazzy would ge
6、t treatment. For months, Dogs Without Borders cared for Jazzy, while 19enough money for her operations. Donations came in. Finally in December 2013 the money was enough and it was time to get her operations 20! By the spring of 2014, Jazzy had fully recovered.1.A. complainB. forgive C. celebrate D.
7、laugh2.A. painB. shock C. happiness D. responsibility3.A. lazyB. original C. angry D. new4.A. combinedB. charged C. compared D. provided5.A. reportedB. imagined C. regretted D. avoided6.A. care forB. depend on C. look forD. talk about7.A. foodB. contactC. treatment D. information 8.A. fellB. felt C.
8、 improved D. happened9.A. IfB. Until C. Although D. Since10.A. steppedB. stood C. hung D. waved11.A. instructionB.encouragementC. help D. discipline12.A. harderB. worse C. safer D. clearer13.A. preventedB. required C. released D. checked14.A. breatheB. bark C. walk D. listen15.A. adoptB. buy C. watc
9、hD. catch16.A. promiseB. decisionC. appointmentD. experiment17.A. hopeB. wealthC. medicine D. connection18.A. hospital B. yard C. shelter D. home19.A. borrowingB. savingC. earning D. raising20.A. correctedB. done C. fed D. developed二 、阅读理解AWashington: NASA has announced evidence that Jupiters larges
10、t moon, Ganymede, has a saltwater ocean under its icy surface. The ocean seems to have more water than all the water on Earths surface, according to new Hubble observation.New Hubble observations of Ganymedes magnetic field strongly suggest that the moon, which is the largest in our whole solar syst
11、em, is home to a subsurface ocean.Scientists estimate the ocean is 95 kilometres thick, which is about 10 times deeper than Earths oceans. But unlike our salty waters, Ganymedes ocean is buried under 150 kilometres of ice.While scientists have speculated(推测) since 1970s about the presence of an ocea
12、n on Ganymede-the largest moon in our solar system- until now the only observational evidence came from a brief flyby by the Galileo spacecraft, which didnt observe the moon long enough to confirm a liquid ocean.This discovery marks an important milestone, highlighting what only Hubble can accomplis
13、h. In its 25 years in orbit, Hubble has made many scientific discoveries in our own solar system. A deep ocean under the icy surface of Ganymede opens up further exciting possibilities for life beyond Earth.Scientists have already confirmed the existence of an ocean on Europe, another moon orbiting
14、Jupiter, and NASA has announced plans to send an unmanned mission there searching for the life that might come with liquid water.Hubble is a telescope that orbits Earth, but because of its impressive gravitational analyses it can be used to study the inside of far distant planets. Using these same p
15、rinciples, scientists could theoretically detect oceans on distant planets as well.21.What can we learn about the Ganymede from the passage?A. It is a planet with the largest moon in our whole solar system. B. Its ocean adds to peoples excitement about life beyond Earth.C. It will be used by NASA as
16、 a base for the Hubble telescope. D. Its liquid ocean was first proved by the Galileo spacecraft. 22.Which of the following best describes the writers attitude towards Hubble?A. Cautious B. Doubtful C. Negative D. Favourable23.What does the underlined part in Paragraph 6 mean?A. An underground ocean
17、 has been found in Europe. B. The presence of an underground ocean in Europe is not possible. C. It is now certain that there is an ocean on Europe. D. No evidence has shown the existence of an ocean on Europe. 24.What type of writing does this passage belong to?A. A term essay B. A news reportC. An
18、 experiment report D. An exploration review.BSpring break is rarely a picnic for low-income kids.While most children count down the days to vacation, students who live in poor households anxiously count the numbers of meals theyll miss when they cant get access to free meals at school.To make sure t
19、he only issue underserved children have to only worry about is how theyll spend their time off, a number of nonprofits are finding innovative ways to bring meals to children.“During spring break,thats 10 missed meals if they are getting breakfastand lunch at school, so its really important for us to
20、 get out here,” Brenda OBrian of the Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma, told News on 6.Across the country,21at school, according to Feeding America.To continue feeding those kids during vacation, nonprofits, likethe Community Food Bank, started putting nourishment systems in place as schools p
21、repared to shut down.That Oklahoma group ispacking up its mobile food truckand parking it at a local community center so that kids can get a hot meal. Children under 18 get first priority and any leftovers can then go to adults, according to News on 6.But the situation is even more difficult for stu
22、dents who attend schools that close for two weeks, which is going to be the case in Franklin, Indiana.There,Gleaners Food Bankis sending out 200 packages to low-income kids packed with 20 pounds of food each, Ross Fraser, Feeding Americas director of media relations, told HuffPost in an email.While
23、aid groups have long focused on finding hunger solutions during the summer months, a number of organizations are increasing up their efforts to also help support kids when school takes a break in the spring.Curbing Hunger, a New Jersey-based group, recently launched a campaign. Through its partnersh
24、ip withAmp Your Good, the campaign is running three separate online food drives that provide goods for local food banks.The campaign varies from the standard collection service in that the crowd-funding model allows donors to allocate funds for specific food items that organizations need. For exampl
25、e, $14.50 buys 10 pounds of oranges.“Due to our food delivery method, food drives on our site are able to raise fresh produce and other healthy foods enabling them to have more positive impact,” Patrick ONeill, CEO of Amp Your Good, told HuffPost in an email. “Our plan is to turn the billions of can
26、ned goods donated each year to food drives into billions of apples, oranges, sweet potatoes and other healthy food items.”25.Spring break in Franklin, Indiana may last _. A. 5 days B. 7 days C. 14 days D. 20 days26.Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?A. Adults in Oklah
27、oma are not allowed to take food from mobile truck.B. 21 million students throughout America can enjoy free meals at school.C. Aid groups have long helped solve hunger problems during spring break.D. Food banks bring meals to the needy kids when school takes spring break.27.The underlined word “allo
28、cate” in paragraph 12 is closest in meaning to _. A. distribute B. raise C. increase D. cancel28.Amp Your Good can provide fresh produce for the needy kids mainly because of their _. A.friendly donor B. low cost C. special delivery D. good plan29.Which of the following is the best title for the pass
29、age?A. Low-income kids go picnicking.B. Hunger doesnt take a spring break.C.Healthy food are available for kids.D. Kids get access to free meals at school.CWith my hands and knees on the floor of the airplane, I was searching for an old ladys missing hearing aid during the flight from Sydney to Los
30、Angeles. It occurred to me that this may not be the most dignified posture for a Buddhist nun(尼姑). I had seen the old lady from the seat in front of me as she walked up and down the passage with a flashlight. I asked a few times what was wrong, but she didnt answer at first she couldnt hear me. She
31、was wearing a woolen coat. Judging from her accent, she came from Eastern Europe.Do you know what hearing aids cost? Thousands, especially for the new tiny hidden-in-the-ear type she described. It takes a long time for an appointment to make a new one, and many doctor visits to get the thing adjuste
32、d right. Therefore, my dignity seemed less important than finding that hearing aid. But how does one find a tiny black object in a shadowy jet cabin(机舱)?The lady wasnt even sure where or when she had lost it. At one point, a couple of flight attendants did a random search around the ladys seat; I wa
33、snt impressed. They left suggesting that she search the seat of her previous flight! My flashlight turned up all kinds of small objects, bits of plastic, broken pieces of headphones.The old lady said that she gave up. Yet I couldnt. After we landed, as passengers streamed past us, I insisted that th
34、e lady move aside while awaiting her wheelchair. Then I got into a real down and dirty search among the dust under her seat and on the floor.Look! A little peanut-sized shiny black object caught the light of my flashlight in a floor crack near her seat. What a rush. “I found it!” With great astonish
35、ment and gratitude, the old lady responded, “I havent the words to express my thanks!”30.Why did the author put her hands and knees on the floor?A. She is a religious Buddhist nun.B. She fell down from her seat.C. She helped the old lady look for her hearing aid.D. She wanted to stand out among the
36、passengers.31.What do we know about the old lady?A. She ignored the authors question on purpose.B. She is an American.C. She lost her hearing aid by accident.D. It was not difficult for her to get the hearing aid at all.32.Where was the hearing aid found?A. On the previous flight.B. Close to the old
37、 lady seat.C. On the wheelchair.D. In another jet cabin.33.According to the last two paragraphs, what is the old ladys attitude towards the author?A. Respectful. B. Doubtful. C. Supportive. D. Grateful.34.What is the purpose of the passage?A. To tell us a story about kind help.B. To warn us to be mo
38、re careful. C. To teach us how to find the lost thing. D. To present the love from all people on board.D Join the Family Read-Aloud Celebration, held by the Gonda Family Library and the Family School Alliance at UCLA Lab School, from February 21 to March 14,2014. We ask you to spend time reading alo
39、ud to your children at least 20 minutes each day.We hope to help families develop a habit of reading aloud every day throughout and beyond primary school. Well finish the celebration with a party on March 14 for the whole school. Ways to join: Visit Book Corner for reading aloud suggestions. Come to
40、 the start of the activity on Friday, Feb, 21. Add books to our list of favorite read aloud Send us a photo of your family reading together (jkan,toructa. edu). We will share it at the party. Record your familys reading journey! . Join us for th party on March 14,5一7 p. rn. Go on a reading journey!
41、Books can introduce your family to interesting people, exciting places, adventures and information. Let your journeys take you through these categories: Fiction Picture books Poetry Science History Sports Arts other Non-Fiction Benefits of Reading Aloud Reading aloud helps a cloud to read with pleas
42、ure, create background knowledge, and build vocabulary. It also provides children with a reading model. Reading aloud doesnt just benefityoung children. Parents should continue reading aloud as their children grow because listeningcomprehension is more important than reading skills in middle school.
43、 Jim Trelease, in his Read-Aloud Handbook, has noted that almost as big a mistake as notreading to children at all is stopping too soon Until about the eighth grade, children listen andcomprehend on a higher level than their reading skills allow them to read independently, Thismeans children can hea
44、r and understand stories that are more difficult and more interesting thananything they can read on their own35.Whats the purpose of the Family Read-Aloud Celebration? A To celebrate the joys of reading.B. To help improve family relationship,C. To change families bad reading habits.D. To get familie
45、s into the habit of reading aloud.36.If you want to join the activity, youre supposed to _A. mail a book to the school B. make an appearance at the starting dayC. read out loud from 57 p. m every day D. share your reading experience at the party37.We can infer from Jim Tyelease that .A. young childr
46、en show greater skills at listening than readingB. children should be allowed to make mistakes in readingC. interesting stories are easier for children to understandD. the eighth-graders can-t read on their own38.In which part of a website can We find the text?A Culture B. Lifestyle. C. Education. D. Science. 三 、七选五When we think about happiness,we usually think of something extraordinary,a pinnacle(顶点) of sheer(纯粹的) de