课堂限时训练3.doc

课堂限时训 3
一 完形填空(13分钟)
　　　Christmas was coming. Iram and Ahmed were　21　. They took out their　22　from their jars(罐). Iram said, “Momma says we should　23　about how much we have and think of someone who doesn’t have very much, and do something　24　for them. ”
“I think we can do something for our　25　with all this money, ” Ahmed said.
“But we have to do it　26　. We have to pick someone and do it without them knowing it is from　27　. Who should we pick? ” Iram asked.
“What about Rashid and Fatima? I　28　they had holes in their shoes and we could buy some new shoes for them, ” Ahmed said.
“Good idea, ” said Iram.
They found their momma and said, “We have been　29　our money all year long and we want to buy some shoes to　30　Rashid and Fatima. ” Momma smiled at them and　31　to take them to the store at once. They walked there and　32　two pairs of shoes. Iram and Ahmed felt very　33　of themselves. Later, they went home and wrapped(包起来)the shoe boxes. They　34　anxiously for night to come　35　they could deliver their gifts.
21. A. interested B. peaceful C. hopeful D. excited
22. A. candies B. toys C. coins D. gifts
23. A. worry B. care C. talk D. think
24. A. nice B. important C. attractive D. unusual
25. A. families B. teachers C. neighbors D. relatives
26. A. briefly B. secretly C. faithfully D. quickly
27. A. you B. him C. them D. us
28. A. noticed B. realized C. recognized D. watched
29. A. collecting B. spending C. saving D. earning
30. A. protect B. help C. replace D. amaze
31. A. decided B. managed C. tried D. seemed
32. A. found out B. looked at C. picked out D. took up
33. A. confident B. fond C. determined D. proud
34. A. asked B. waited C. called D. looked
35. A. so that B. as if C. ever since D. now that

The sun set and it soon was　36　outside. The children walked　37　over to Rashid and Fatima’s house and put both of the boxes　38　by the door. They　39　on the door and then ran fast to their house.
The next morning, as momma, Iram and Ahmed went out, they saw Rashid and Fatima outside playing, both wearing their new shoes. 　40　said a thing. Iram and Ahmed just smiled, because it was the best Christmas for them.
32. A. found out B. looked at C. picked out D. took up
33. A. confident B. fond C. determined D. proud
34. A. asked B. waited C. called D. looked
35. A. so that B. as if C. ever since D. now that
36. A. noisy B. cloudy C. dark D. bright
37. A. bravely B. quietly C. slowly D. easily
38. A. down B. up C. out D. off
39. A. fixed B. held C. hid D. knocked
40. A. Somebody B. Nobody C. Both D. Each
二 阅读（6 分钟）
As an English teacher, one of the most common problems I’ve found with my students is their lack of confidence with speaking, and difficulty in understanding native speakers. Another problem could be that a foreign language taught in schools can sound quite different to what native speakers actually use.
There are a few English words and expressions that I’d never heard until I came to China. The most common one in my experience is “How are you? I’m fine, thank you, and you?”
I appreciate that although this greeting is much too formal for everyday use, it’s easy to learn and help build confidence. However, it can be a hard habit to break. I’ve seen many parents correct their kids if they don’t use that exact phrase, as if simply replying “I’m fine” would somehow be rude. In fact I’m banning my students from saying that in the classroom, insisting a simple “I’m fine, thanks” is good enough.
“Seldom” is another one that I find interesting. The first time a student told me “I seldom watch TV” , my initial reaction was a stupefied look, followed by “Huh?” I then realized the student used “seldom” when it’s more common for us to use “rarely” .
I was just as confused when I first heard a toilet referred to as a WC(water closet), another English term I’d never heard of back in Australia. Of course, my students know the other names for it like bathroom, toilet, washroom etc. , so to prefer that name is an interesting choice.
I don’t mind that my students have substituted familiar English words with their own, far from it. It reminds me how creative they can be with not only their language, but with mine as well. It’s healthy for English to evolve(进化)and change and I’m happy to add these new words to my vocabulary.
One important lesson I’ve learnt is that textbooks can only help you so much. For further improvement you’d better practice with native speakers.
50. What does the article mainly talk about?
A. Learning English needs confidence.
B. Native speakers are hard to understand.
C. Chinese-English has something different.
D. Chinese students are more creative.
51. The problem with the reply “I’m fine, thank you, and you?” is that it is　　　.
A. too long to remember B. not popular with native speakers
C. sometimes misunderstood D. considered impolite by native speakers
52. The writer mentioned parents correcting their kids to show that in China　　　.
A. speaking English at home has become a habit
B. the exact reply has been trained into a habit
C. some parents are not qualified to teach English
D. children don’t always obey their teachers
53. The underlined word “stupefied” in Para. 4 is closest in meaning to　　　.
A. stupid B. excited
C. suspected D. surprised
54. It’s possible for us to hear an Australian say “We　　　use the term‘　　　’for a toilet. ”
A. seldom; bathroom B. rarely; washroom C. seldom; WC D. rarely; WC
55. What is the writer’s attitude towards his students using Chinese-English?
A. He’s tolerant. B. He’s angry. C. He feels uncomfortable. D. He pays no attention.

三 语法填空（8分钟）
It was now raining heavily. My husband was away. I did not want to ask anyone else to go with me. So I went to the hospital by ___31___ . I was taken to a small room. Lina ___32___ (lie)sleeping quietly on a table.
This wasn’t 33___ first time Lina had taken too many pills. I knew she would sleep deeply for about twelve hours ____34____ the poison had stopped doing its harm.
I sat down by Lina’s side and watched her sleeping. The room was still. I looked around. The room seemed familiar. “Have I been here before?” I wondered. I looked around ___35____. “I’m sure I’ve been in this room,” I told myself. Then I remembered. It was in this very room that I gave birth ___36___ Lina seventeen years ago. ____37___ happy I was then!
Lina used to be such a bright, ____38____(health) and nice child. “What has turned her into a dope-taker (吸毒者)?” I asked myself. “And why are millions of young people like her ___39___ (take)dope to destroy themselves? There must be something ____40___(serious) wrong with our society. What is it?”
四 短文改错(6分钟)
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