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AOne leg of a baby elephant is tied with a rope to a
wooden post planted in the ground. The rope limits the baby elephant to an area determined by the length of the rope. At first the baby elephant tries to break free from the rope, but the rope is too strong. Soon the elephant learns that he cannot break the rope in any case. This space defined by the rope becomes the elephant’s comfort zone.
As the elephant grows up it could easily break the rope, but it does not even try because it was
conditioned as a baby to think that it still could not break free. As a result, the large elephant remains tied
and stays in a small space.
This metaphor(隐喻) can be used to describe what happens to human beings as we become trapped in a comfort zone. Just as the elephant's space determines what it can do, our comfort zone determines what we are able to achieve. Fortunately, humans are born with the ability to make conscious choices. The elephant doesn't try to break the rope free while we can easily leave our comfort zone.
In order to expand our potential and succeed in life, we must expand our comfort zone into unfamiliar fields. You will never realize what you are truly able to achieve if you remain in your comfort zone.
1.The area where the baby elephant can move around is decided by ________.
A. the space covered by the elephant
B. the length of the rope
C. the elephant’s comfort zone
D. the wooden post planted in the ground
2.The large elephant does not try to break the rope, because ________.
A. the rope is too strong
B. a wooden post is planted in the ground
C. the elephant likes the small space
D. the elephant thinks it still could not break free
3.What can be the best title for the text?
A. How to train elephants
B. A cautious elephant
C. A comfort zone
D. Expand your comfort zone
B
Plans to expand wind energy into the most scenic parts of Germany are meeting increasing opposition across the country.
Anti-wind campaigners are angry that areas including the forests made famous by the tales of the Brothers Grimm are among the targets for new turbines (涡轮机). For the first time they have formed a national opposition group to thwart the expansion. They say the expansion will damage forests and tourism across the country.
Germany has started a massive expansion of renewable energy since the Fukushima nuclear disaster in 2011 in Japan. The government decided to reduce atomic plants and instead increase the opportunities for green power. As a result, solar farms, biogas plants and wind parks are booming. In 2017, 22% of Germany’s electricity was generated by renewable energy. Wind has played a major part in this change, making up half of the renewable energy in 2017, and the public has been generally supportive. To date, a majority of the 23,000 wind turbines in the country have been built in the flat northern and eastern parts of the country. But now the focus of expansion is on the areas of dark forest in the central and southern areas of Germany.
One such region is the Rheinhardswald in the northern part of the state of Hesse. This is the home of the magical tales of Sleeping Beauty, Rapunzel and others, made famous in the books of the Brothers Grimm. This scenic place is a magnet, attracting hundreds and thousands of tourists from all over the world. But now there are also plans to build up to 200 turbines in this scenic place!
Ann-Kathrin Blankenberg is a PhD student and an opponent of the plans. “It is not because this is the area of Sleeping Beauty,” she says, “I want the green movement, I want green technology, I don’t want nuclear power--- but they should be made in the right way and not by destroying the forests.”
The campaigners argue that putting wind turbines in this area makes no sense. The wind speeds are low and the area is home to some extremely rare birds including the endangered black stork. Campaigners say building turbines here would be disastrous for the birds.
4. The underlined word “thwart” can be replaced by_____.
A. support
B. prevent
C. increased
D. promote
5. What can be inferred from the passage? _____.
A. The author is against building more wind turbines.
B. The public prefers wind energy to nuclear energy.
C. Most Germans object to building wind turbines all over Germany.
D. The central and southern areas of Germany are rich in wind energy.
6. What percentage of Germany’s electricity was generated by wind in 2017? _____.
A. 11%
B. 22%
C. 50%
D. 60%
7. What is the main idea of the passage? _____.
A. Wind parks are increasing rapidly all over Germany.
B. The Rheinhardswald is famous for the tales of Sleeping Beauty.
C. Expanding wind energy into the land of Sleeping Beauty causes controversy.
D. Building wind turbines in the land of Sleeping Beauty area makes no sense.
C
It remains a curiosity and a bit of a historical mystery why we don't all drive on the same side of the road. The fact is that most people are right-handed; that's why, for much of history, drivers have stuck to the left. Ancient Romans using two-wheeled carriages are believed to have held the reins(缰绳) with their right hands and a whip with their left; to avoid whipping the near drivers, they favored the left-hand side the road. It's also easier for right-handers to get on a horse from the left, so riders were attracted to that side to avoid the near traffic as they climbed on and off. Finally, knights(骑士) and the other drivers favored the left so they could do battle, if necessary, with their good hand.
So why does most of the world travel on the right side today? Theories differ, but there's no doubt Napoleon was a major influence. The French have used the right since the late 18th century.
Some say that before the French Revolution, people in upper class drove their carriages on the left, forcing the peasantry to the right. During the violence, fearful rich people sought to mix with the peasantry by traveling on the right as well. Regardless of the origin, Napoleon brought right-hand traffic to the nations he conquered, including Russia, Switzerland and Germany. Hitler, in turn, ordered right-hand traffic in Czechoslovakia and Austria in the 1930s. Nations that escaped right-handed conquest, like Great Britain, kept their left-handed tradition.
8. Who had a major effect on “keep-right” traffic law?
A. Ancient Romans
B. Hitler
C. Napoleon
D. Austrians
9. What does the second paragraph mainly tell us?
A. Napoleon brought right-hand traffic to the nations he conquered.
B. Hitler ordered right-hand traffic in Austria.
C. Great Britain escaped right-handed conquest.
D. The reasons that most of the world drives on the right side.
10. What does the word peasantry in the last paragraph mean?
A. People in upper class.
B. Right-handers.
C. Drivers.
D. Poor people.
11. Apart from Great Britain, which country mentioned in the text keeps left-hand traffic?
A. France
B. Ancient Rome
C. Russia
D. Germany
D
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Getting away for a short time always seems like a great idea—until you have to pack. ___16__The rule is: pack light. Here are some tips to help you pack.
1. Make a list. Think of what you need from your head to ___17__ When you’ve done this once, it’ll be easier next time.
2. Consider buying small-size samples of shampoo, toothpaste, and other items at your local drugstore. You can reuse the plastic containers next time you go away too.
3. Choosing which clothes to bring is probably the hardest packing decision to make. Think once again from head to toe — hat, shirts, jeans, sneakers, etc. Once you’ve picked out what you want to bring, think carefully. Do you really need that extra pair of jeans? If so, fine. ___18__
Don’t try to fool yourself. You are the one who will be left holding the bag.
4. Weather is an important factor in your packing. If it’s cold, you could wear a jacket, a - sweater, a regular shirt, and a T-shirt. Putting them on will keep you warm. ___19__
Remember how much easier it will be to carry your bag! As for shoes, you may want to call ahead to see if dress shoes are necessary. If so, one pair will be enough, along with one pair of comfortable shoes.
Remember that it is you who have been invited somewhere, not your things. ___20__ So, do it right—pack light.
A. Mixing and matching is a smart and easy way to lighten your load.
B. But packing won’t be a problem if you remember one simple rule.
C. You will have an easier time if you’re weighed down.
D. But make sure they’re really worth the extra weight.
E. It’s best to bring these things with you.
F. And it’ll leave more room in your bag.
G. Keep the list for future reference.
第二部分：完形填空
Anna Douglas was 72 years old when she started writing her newspaper column．She had been a school teacher before she retired(退休)，but she needed to keep 36 ．She was even willing to work without pay．She then offered her 37 with a business that helped other businesses find jobs for old people．Every day she 38 other old folks like her．By talking with them，she 39 two things．Old people had abilities that were not 40 ． But old people also had some 41 ．She found a new purpose for herself then．
Through the years，she 42 to write stories about people for national magazines．There was now a new 43 ： Old people like herself．She began to write a newspaper column called “Sixty Plus”， which was about 44 old ．She writes about the problems of old people，especially their problems with being 45 ．
Anna Douglas uses her 46 ability to see the truth behind a problem．She understands 47 problems begin．For example，one of her 48 said that his grandchildren 49 the houses as soon as he came to visit．Mrs Douglas 50 some ways for him to understand his grandchildren．
“It’s important to know 51 about your grandchildren’s world，”says Mrs Douglas．“That means questioning and listening，and 52 is not what old people do best．Say good things to them and about them，”she continues．“Never try to 53 your grandchildren or other young people．Never 54 your opinion．Don’t tell them what they should do． 55 ，they have been taught they should have respect for old people．The old should respect them as well．”
36．A．free B．rich C．powerful D．busy
37．A．service B．moneyC．students D．books
38．A．observed B．met C．comfortedD．answered
39．A．recognized B．followed C．enjoyed D．demanded
40．A．studied B．agreed C．gaveD．used
41．A．mistakes B．problems C．questionsD．characters
42．A．had B．oughtC．wasD．used
43．A．subject B．life C．way D．plan
44．A．getting B．respecting C．employingD．supporting
45．A．unknown B．refused C．misunderstoodD．discouraged
46．A．thinkingB．working C．writing D．leading
47．A．thatB．when C．whyD．whether
48．A．visitorsB．readers C．listenersD．friends
49．A．got B．entered C．left D．passed
50．A．inventedB．choseC．suggestedD．imagined
51．A．everything B．somethingC．anything D．nothing
52．A．listening B．speaking C．pleasing D．advising
53．A．praise B．scoldC．trouble D．encourage
54．A．speak out B．give up C．get back D．stick to
55．A．CommonlyB．Surprisingly C．Happily D．Naturally
Yesterday afternoon I went to the South Lake Park. It happened that I saw
1_ touching event. At that
time, some people were boating on the lake.
2
them was a happy family. They were taking photos
3
suddenly the girl fell
4
the boat into the water. She was struggling and her parents cried out,
“Help! Help!” It was
5
(evidence) that they could not swim at all. From nearby a young man
immediately rushed to the lake. Without taking off his clothes, he jumped into the water and quickly swam
6
the girl,
7
was already tired out. At last he carried
8
to the bank. She was saved!
How happy and grateful the parents were!
9
, when they thought of expressing their thankfulness, the young man
10
(disappear).
第四部分：短文改错
When Joe left university, he got a good work in a bike factory. But after he had been worked there for some years, he decided to have change, so he put a notice in several newspapers, saying what experiences he had and the kind of job he would like to have. One of the answers he accepted was from a man was looking for a job, either. This man wrote to him, “Dear, sir, when you get a new job, be kind enough to give your name and address to you present boss as I have been trying to find a position like yours for a long time.” After he reads the letter, he suddenly realized that what he had done was real foolish.
第五部分：书面表达(满分25分)
现在越多的人在周末或假期到社区做义工。上周你班同学到当地一家福利院看望老人。请根据列要点给China Daily写一篇短文，介绍活动情况。
给老人们读报、打扫卫生等；
与老人们交流；
你的感想。
生词：福利院 welfare house。
Nowadays, more and more people choose to be volunteers in the community at their spare time. Last week our class went to a local welfare house to visit the old people.
My classmates and I did what we could to help them. Some cleaned the rooms, gardens and all the places which needed to be cleaned; some read newspapers and magazines to the old people; others talked happily with the lonely ones. We tried our best to show our love and care and we actually did it.
Frankly speaking, we were so happy that day. When we helped others, we also get something more important. That is when you pay, you gain. So please show your love, show your care, and our society will be more beautiful and more harmonious.
云龙二中2017届高三新课程期末检测试卷
36.D。她从教师工作上退了下来，然而她一直很忙。B项有一定干扰性。keep rich意思是“富有”，从后文she was even willing to work without pay．可以看出B项不合题意。
37.A。从空后的that helped other businesses find jobs for old people．可以看出，她提供的是商业服务。
38.B。从空后的By talking with them可以看出，Anna Douglas每天都与很多老年人会面，而不是观察或安慰他们。
39.A。通过与他们交谈，她认识到两件事情。接下来的两句便是她认识到的事情。recognize在这里是“认识到”的意思。
40.D。老年人有未被利用的能力。这是她积极为老年人找工作发挥他们余热的原因。其他答案不合题意。
41.B。然而老年人也有老年人的问题。A项有较大干扰性。从后文我们知道，有一位老年人不受其孙子女的欢迎，这是他面临的问题，而不是错误。
42.D。从后文She began to write a newspaper column called“Sixty Plus”，我们知道，她为国家杂志写人物故事是以前的事。
43.A。联系上下文Old people like herself．是报纸的一个话题(subject)，因此其它选项不合题意。
44.A。get old在这里为系表结构，其它选项不正确。
45.C。B，D项有较大干扰性。作者举的例子说明很多老年人被其孙子女误解，而不是(他们的要求)被拒绝等。
46.A。从空后的see the truth behind a problem我们得知，Anna Douglas用的是 thinking abilities。
47.C。从下文举的例子看，她明白的是事情的起因，因此其它选项不合题意。
48.B。A项有较大干扰性。从前文我们知道Anna Douglas是靠写文章与老年人交流，而不是建立了咨询中心，因此A项不合题意。
49.C。联系上下文我们可以推知，这位老年人与其孙子女关系并不融洽，因此当他进来时，孩子们就离开。
50.C。她给这位老人建议了几种方法。
51.B。A，C有较大干扰性。从空后的 your grandchildren"s world我们得知，想了解孙子女世界的一切是不可能的。
52.A。本空承接and前的分句而来，因此答案应在questioning和listening间选择，选项中没有questioning。
53.B。联系上文Say good things to them and about them．得此答案。A项有一定干扰性，空前的Never决定了此选项不正确。
54.D。stick to在这里是“固执地坚持”。A，B均有一定干扰性。联系前文Mrs Douglas认为老人应该多听听孙子女的见解，不要太固执地坚持自己的看法。 speak out意思是“说出”，give up是“放弃”，因此不合题意。
55.A。D有较大干扰性。Naturally意思是“自然而然地”，而Commonly指“通常情况下”。
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BDA
B段39—42
BBAC
C段43—46
CDB
D段47—50
DCBC
“七选五”：51—55 1. a
2. Among
3. when
4. off
5. evident
6. towards 7. who
8. her
9. However
10. had disappeared
改错：
⑵ 76．job 77．去掉been 78． a 79．experience 80． received 81． 去掉was/加who 82．your-my 84． read 85． really
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第 二十三 期
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2017-2017高三