1、高 三 英 语十月考试卷第一部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分 40 分）第一节 （共 15 小题：每小题 2 分，满分 30 分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C 和 D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AThe United States is one of the few countries in the world that has an official day on which fathers are honored by their childrenOn the third Sunday in June, fathers all acr
2、oss the United States are given presents, treated to dinner or otherwise made to feel specialHowever, the idea for creating a day for children to honor their fathers began in Spokane, Washington A woman by the name of Sonora Smart Dodd thought of the idea for Fathers Day while listening to a Mothers
3、 Day sermon in 1909. Having been raised by her father, Henry Jackson Smart, after her mother died, Sonora wanted her father to know how special he was to herIt was her father that made all the parental sacrifices and was, in the eyes of his daughter, a selfless and loving manSonoras father was
4、;born in June, so she chose to hold the first Fathers Day celebration in Spokane, Washington on the 19th of June, 1910In 1924 President Calvin Coolidge declared the third Sunday in June as Fathers DayRoses are the Fathers Day flowers: red to be worn for a living father and white if the father
5、has diedWhen children cant visit their fathers or take them out to dinner, they send a greeting card. Traditionally, fathers prefer greeting cards that are not too sentimental. Most greeting cards are too special so fathers laugh when they open themSome give heartfelt thanks for being there wh
6、enever the child need Dad1.The United States is special in Fathers Day because _Amany people celebrate the day Bonly American people celebrate the dayCAmerica makes it an official day Dall men are honored in &nbs
7、p;America2. How many years has passed before Fathers Day became an official day since the fathers day was celebrated?A4 B10 C14
8、; D 243. According to the passage, on Fathers Day, _Apeople will wear the same flowers to honour their fathers.Bonly daughters wear red flowers to honour their fathers.Cchildren must go home to honour their fathersDfathers are often honoured
9、 in different ways.4. According to the passage, we can infer that Henry Jackson Smart _Awas very kind to anyone Bdid a lot for his daughterCwas the first father honored in 1924 Dalways help others by giving moneyBOne morning in mid summer, I h
10、eaded out for some time to myself on the trails of Fontenelle Forest in Bellevue, Nebraska. It was a typical warm and humid summer day in Nebraska. Starting out on the lush green trail, I was already uncomfortably warm. The bugs were everywhere: mosquitoes, gnats, flies, bees, you name it. I followe
11、d the stream trail, which made its way through four-foot high grass. I tried to enjoy the setting but had to constantly fan away the bugs in front of my face. I grew increasingly frustrated.Eventually becoming exasperated with the bugs, I stopped dead in my tracks and waved my arms all around while
12、turning around in a circle. At the very moment, I saw what I had missed the moment before.It seems that a deer had been nestled in the tall grass just one foot from where I stood. I missed it because of my preoccupation with the insects which I believed were bent on ruining my morning. When I starte
13、d making such a fit, the deer was forced to abandon its spot. It leaped in the air right before my eyes, literally, and dashed off for better cover.It was too late. I missed it. Now I was attentive and ready to see what was around me, but the sight that might have been seen was gone. I missed the en
14、joyment of being so close to wildlife! Immediately I wondered what else I was missing, and not just there on the trail. I wondered how the bothersome bugs of my life kept me from noticing really important stuff. This has become a life lesson that Ive remembered often. Its affected my visits with my
15、Grandma, the time alone with my husband, and get-togethers with friends. Ive learned from my mistake.5. Why did the author go to Fontenelle Forest?A. To get close to wildlife. B. To explore the trails.C. To enjoy herself. D. To search for the deer.6. Ho
16、w did the author probably feel when she missed the deer?A. Surprised B. Shocked C. Pleased D. Regretful.7. The author would probably agree that _.A. we should focus on important things in our life.B. we cannot get rid of bugs in our life.C. life wil
17、l be better without bugs.D. everyone will make mistakes.8. Whats the authors purpose of writing the passage?A. To describe an unusual experience. B. To share a lesson she learned.C. To tell us a serious mistake she made. D. To show her dislike for bugs. C“Hit” is a smal
18、l word but it has a lot of power. Baseball players hit the ball. Missiles hit an airplane. A car hits a tree.“Hit” also joins with other words to create many colorful expressions. One is hit the road. It means to travel or to leave a place, as suggested in this song, “Hit the Road.“ Another common e
19、xpression is hit the spot. At first it meant hitting a spot at the center of a target with an arrow. Someone who did so was satisfied with his shooting. Now, hitting the spot usually means that a food or drink is especially satisfying.Another expression involving hit is hit bottom. Something that ha
20、s hit bottom can go no lower. If the price of shares of a stock hits bottom , it might be the time to buy it. Its value can only go up. When a student's grades hit bottom it is time to hit the books. Hit the books is another way to saying it is time to study. Not hitting the books could lead to
21、an unpleasant situation for a student. The father or mother may hit the ceiling when they see the low grades. Someone who hits the ceiling, the top of the room, is violently angry. A wife may hit the ceiling because her husband forgot their wedding anniversary.To build something of wood, you usually
22、 need a hammer. That is what you use to hit nails into the pieces of wood to hold them together. When you hit the nail on the head, exactly on its top, it goes into the wood perfectly. And when someone says your words or actions hit the nail on the head, he means what you said or did was exactly rig
23、ht.If you are tired after hitting all those nails on the head, then it is time to hit the hay. Hitting the hay simply means going to bed. That is a good idea. I think I will hit the hay now.9. When Tom tells you his grades hit bottom, it means_.A. Tom hasnt done well in school. B. Tom h
24、as achieved all he wished.C. Tom has read many books. D. Toms has made rapid progress.10. How will your father react if you get home at 2am after drinking too much?A. He will hit the nail. B. He will hit the ceiling.C. He will hit the road.
25、 D. He will hit the wood.11. If you are tired, you can say “_” to express you want to go to bed. A. hit the spot B. hit the books C.hit ceiling D. hit the hay12. What can be the best title for the text?A. Hit and its story. B. American expressi
26、onsC. Hit and American customs D. Words and their functionDBefore he boarded the plane, 37 stone (about 235KG) Les Price had already been forced to pay for an extra ticket. Earlier this year a travel expert advocated a pay-what- you-weigh airline pricing scheme because heavier peop
27、le cost more in fuel to fly. So the airlines rules for passengers weighing more than 20 stone required him to buy two sets for himself.But when he got on board, insult was added to injury. Mr. Price found his seats for the flight to Ireland were not even next to each other they were either side of a
28、nother passengers seat. Mr. Price said the incident was one of many everyday difficulties he has faced since he began struggling with his weight.He sleeps on the ground floor because he cannot manage stairs, “I was the same as everyone else, working, playing rugby, training. Id work 70 or 80 hours a
29、 week and play rugby on a Saturday. I wasnt a lazy man at all.”Mr. Price then injured his back in an accident. He added: “I lost my mobility, developed sciatica and I didnt get out of the house for three months.” “When I was working, I had to get the calories in. Id get up at 5am and have a cooked b
30、reakfast later. I also worked for a bakery, which involved physically hard lifting, moving things around.”Mr. Price said he is cutting down on his calories and attending an NHS weight management clinic. He said: “I want to be out there working. I feel guilty my partner is out there working all she c
31、an. Christmas is coming up and I feel awful I cant do anything to help. I know a lot of people work the benefits system, but I want to be out there, not stuck at home.”13. Why did Mr. Price buy two tickets for boarding?A. Because he paid for his friend.B. Because his luggage weighed 37 s
32、tone.C. Because he was overweight.D. Because he didnt know the airlines rules. 14. What shocked Mr. Price when he got on board?A. He couldnt find his seats. B. He had an injury n the plane.C. He recognized another traveler. D. His two seats were separated.1
33、5. What is the passage mainly about?A. Overweight persons have to buy two tickets.B. Mr. Price has great difficulty in life for his weightC. Mr. Price lost hope in life for the trouble he met.D. We should try our best to help those disabilities. 第二节（共 5 小题：每小题 2 分，满分 10
34、 分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Ways to Fight the FluThe flu is annoying enough on its own. In order to keep yourself from it, follow these tips:1. Get the flu vaccine. 16 Getting vaccinated doesn't just protect your own health. It also helps the people around you becau
35、se there's less chance you'll catch the flu and pass it on.2. 17 In addition to getting the flu vaccine, hand washing is an important line of defense against germs like flu viruses. Hand washing also helps protect against other germs and illnesses. So get in the habit of
36、washing your hands when you come home from school, the mall, or anywhere else where you are around a lot of people. 3. Keep your distance if someone is sick (coughing, sneezing, etc.). 18_ It's also a good idea to avoid touching your nose, eyes, and mouth three places f
37、lu viruses can easily enter the body.4. Cough or sneeze into a tissue or your elbow not into your hands. That way, you're not spreading the virus when you touch surfaces that other people may touch too.5. 19 You don't want to pass your germs to someone else. Staying home
38、 is a great excuse to watch your favorite movie, play video games, or read to have a good rest. 20 You also can fight the flu on a daily basis by keeping your immune system strong. Some great immune boosters are getting enough sleep, eating healthy foods (including five or more servings
39、of fruits and veggies a day!), drinking plenty of fluids, and getting regular exercise.Don't let the flu mess with your fall and winter fun. Fight back!A.It's the best way to protect yourself against the flu.B.Wash your hands often.C. Flu viruses travel through the air, so try to stay away f
40、rom people who look sick.D. Take some medicine as soon as you have the flu.E. Rest can help the body recover faster.F. Stay home if you have the flu. G. Dont let the flu fall at one of the most exciting times of the year.第二部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分 45 分）第一节 完形填空（共 20 小题：每小题 1.5 分，满分 30 分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的
41、四个选项（A、B、C 和 D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。There once lived a great fighter. Though quite old, he still was able to defeat any 21 . His reputation was spread far and wide throughout the land and many students 22 to study under him.One day a young fighter arrived at the village. H
42、e was 23 to be the first man to 24 the great master. Along with his strength, he had an 25 ability to find and take advantage of any 26 in a competitor. He would wait for his competitor to make the first 27 , thus showing a weakness, and the
43、n would 28 with extreme force and lightning speed. No one had ever 29 longer than him in a match beyond the first move.Much against the 30 of his concerned students, the old master gladly accepted the young man's challenge. As the two prepared for the
44、31 , the young man began to throw insults 32 the old master. He threw dirt and spit in his face. For hours he verbally (口头地)33 him with every insult known to mankind. But the old master 34 stood there without moving and with a calm attitude. Finally, the young man g
45、ot 35 himself. Knowing he was defeated, he left feeling 36 Somewhat disappointed that he did not fight the 37 youth, the students gathered around the old master and questioned him. “How could you 38 such insults? How did you 39 him
46、away?“If someone comes to give you a 40 and you do not accept it,“ the teacher replied, “to whom does the gift belong?“21. A. performer B. challenger C. player D. conductor22. A. agreed
47、 B. promised C. refused D. gathered23. A. determined B. recommended C. pleased D. surprised24. A. amuse &nb
48、sp; B. protect C. defeat D. threat25. A. obvious B. extraordinary C. ordinary D. equal26. A. anxiety
49、; B. limitation C. advantage D. weakness27. A. effort B. achievement C. move D. reply28. A. meet
50、; B. strike C. appear D. match29. A. worked B. quarreled C. insisted D
51、. lasted30. A. advice B. will C. confidence D. desire31. A. argument B. battle C. res
52、t D. war32. A. for B. in C. on D. at33. A. attacked &nb
53、sp; B. frightened C. satisfied D. provided34. A. hardly B. almost C. only &nbs
54、p; D. mostly.35. A. satisfied B. tired C. moved D. encouraged36. A. puzzled B. inspired C. pleased
55、 D. shamed37. A. rude B. courageous C. intelligent D. proud38. A. head B. accept
56、; C. stand D. fight 39. A. give B. take C. drive D. send40. A. hand &n
57、bsp; B. gift C. favor D. reward第二节（共 10 小题：每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1 个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。将答案填写在答题卡的相应位置。A police car pulled up
58、in front of an older woman's house, and her husband climbed out. The polite policeman 41_(explain) to his wife that “this elderly gentleman“ said that he was lost in the park and that couldn't find his way home. She looked 42_(surprise), and asked her husband, “How could it happen?“ “You've been going to that park for over 30 years! How could you get lost?“Getting close 43 _her ear so that the policeman couldn't hear, he whispered,”1 wasn't lost-l was j
